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US10751467B2 System and methods for fluid delivery
A system for at least partial closed-loop control of a medical condition is disclosed. The system includes at least one medical fluid pump. The medical fluid pump including a sensor for determining the volume of fluid pumped by the pump. Also, at least one continuous analyte monitor, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the medical fluid pump and the at least one continuous analyte monitor. The controller includes a processor. The processor includes instructions for delivery of medical fluid based at least on data received from the at least one continuous analyte monitor.
US10751466B2 Pneumatic vibrational injection apparatus
A pneumatic vibrational injection apparatus suitable for use in a system for removal, delivery and/or transplantation of body tissues and other substances in medical procedures may include an apparatus housing having an air inlet chamber, an air outlet chamber, a connecting chamber connecting the air outlet chamber and the air inlet chamber and an injection chamber disposed between the air inlet chamber and the air outlet chamber. An injection nozzle may be disposed in fluid communication with the injection chamber. An injection cannula may be disposed in fluid communication with the injection nozzle. An inlet transducer wheel and an outlet transducer wheel may be mounted for rotation in the air inlet chamber and the air outlet chamber, respectively, of the apparatus housing. A vibration transducer may be disposed in physical contact with the inlet transducer wheel and the outlet transducer wheel. The injection nozzle may be disposed in physical contact with the vibration transducer. A syringe plunger may slidably engage the injection chamber in the apparatus housing.
US10751458B2 Displacement sensing device and peritoneal dialysis system
A displacement sensing device is configured for a peritoneal dialysis system. The peritoneal dialysis system includes a housing and a syringe. The syringe is disposed on the housing and has a push rod. The displacement sensing device includes a guide rod, a probing module, and a resistance scale. The guide rod is coupled to the push rod, and the probing module is disposed in the housing and is fixed at the guide rod. The resistance scale is disposed at a side of the probing module. The probing module is configured to contact the resistance scale to obtain a resistance value of the resistance scale and determine a displacement magnitude of the push rod. In addition, a peritoneal dialysis system is also mentioned.
US10751455B2 Patient behavior sensitive controller
A method of controlling an implantable blood pump of a living patient. The method includes receiving one or more pump signals indicating at least one from the group consisting of a motor speed of the blood pump, power supplied to the blood pump, and differential pressure exerted by the blood pump. One or more medication signals is received indicating whether the patient has taken a medication. The flow rate of blood based on a combination of the one or more pump signals and the medication signals is determined. At least one from the group consisting of increasing and decreasing power is supplied to the pump in response to the determined flow rate.
US10751452B2 Wound healing device
This invention provides wound healing systems, which delivers oxygen to the wound bed and applies negative pressure thereto, where the source of oxygen and negative pressure are simultaneously applied to distal sites of the dressing. Methods of treating wounds and methods of treating or preventing anaerobic infection of wounds using such systems are described.
US10751450B2 Rapamycin 40-O-cyclic hydrocarbon esters, compositions and methods
A new class of rapamycin 40-O-cyclic hydrocarbon esters is disclosed. The 40-O position of the rapamycin ester has the form 40-O—R, where R is C(O)—(CH2)n—X, n is 0, 1 or 2, and X is a cyclic hydrocarbon having 3-8 carbons, optionally containing one or more unsaturated bonds, and one or more linear (CH2)n) and/or cyclic (X) carbon atoms may have an OH or halide group. Also disclosed are therapeutic compositions and methods that employ the novel analogs.
US10751449B2 Absorbable permeability-modulated barrier composites and applications thereof
Absorbable barrier composites are designed for modulated gas and water permeability depending on clinical use and are formed of at least two physicochemically distinct components, one of which is a film adjoined to a knitted mesh and/or electrostatically spun, non-woven fabric. Depending on the physicochemical properties of the barrier composite, it can be used in neurological and urinogenital surgical procedures as well as tissue engineering and/or as physical barriers to prevent adhesion formation following several types of surgical procedures.
US10751447B2 Laminous vascular constructs combining cell sheet engineering and electrospinning technologies
Vascular scaffolds and methods of fabricating the same are disclosed for tissue engineering of vascular constructs. By combining electrospun matrices with cell sheet technologies, vascular constructs with more mature cell layers can be obtained for reconstruction of blood vessels, heart valves and the like. A engineered smooth muscle cell sheet, wrapped around an electrospun vascular scaffold, is able to provide a mature SMC layer that expresses strong cell-to-cell junction markers and contractile proteins. In addition, preconditioning of the cell sheet covered vascular scaffold maintained cell viability and infiltration into the scaffold.
US10751442B2 Dressing
The invention relates to a chemically modified cellulose based dressing particularly for use in the dressing of wounds but also for use as a packing material. Dressings according to the invention seek to mitigate the problems associated with shrinkage encountered with fibrous dressings made of gel-forming fibres and comprise a compressed body of chemically modified polysaccharide having a density of at least 0.08 g/cm3.
US10751441B2 Tissue-adhesive porous haemostatic product
A process of preparing an adhesive haemostatic product is provided. The process comprises: (a) coating a porous solid substrate with a coating liquid that comprises an electrophilically activated polyoxazoline (EL-POX) and a solvent to produce a coated substrate; and (b) removing the solvent from the coated substrate. The EL-POX comprises at least 2 reactive electrophilic groups. The process enables the application of an EL-POX coating that leaves the pore structure of the substrate largely intact so that the ability of the porous substrate to absorb body fluids, such as blood, remains essentially unaffected. The EL-POX coated haemostatic product obtained by the present process has excellent adhesive properties due to the presence of electrophilic reactive groups that are capable of reacting with e.g. amine groups that are naturally present in tissue, under the formation of covalent bonds.
US10751439B2 Vent balloon
A vent balloon for use over an air vent including an inflatable body operatively attached to a base on a proximal side, and a removable adhesive attached to a distal side of the base for attaching to an air vent. A method of using a vent balloon by removably adhering an inflatable body of the vent balloon through a base to an air vent, flowing air through the inflatable body, and inflating the inflatable body. A vent balloon for dispersing scent in a room, including an inflatable body operatively attached to a base on a proximal side, a removable adhesive attached to a distal side of the base for attaching to an air vent, and at least one scent mechanism operatively attached to the vent balloon for dispersing scent in the room. A method of dispersing scent in a room using the vent balloon.
US10751438B2 Use of fluorescent polymers in marking compositions for the diagnostic determination of cleaning performance
The present invention generally relates to fluorescent marking compositions and their use to determine whether a surface has been cleaned. More particularly, the marking compositions comprise fluorescent polymers.
US10751433B2 Systems and methods for controlling an irradiation device
A method and system for treating a biological fluid within a container by subjecting the container to light is provided. The system includes a fluid treatment chamber for receiving the container of biological fluid; an agitation assembly for oscillating the container of biological fluid within the fluid treatment chamber including a variable speed motor; one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid treatment chamber; at least one sensor for sensing a condition of the biological fluid in the container; and a programmable controller. The programmable controller is further configured to operate the variable speed motor to oscillate the container of biological fluid within the fluid treatment chamber at an initial oscillation rate; activate the one or more light sources; receive a signal indicative of one or more sensed conditions of the fluid in the container; and vary the speed of the motor to adjust the oscillation rate of the container of biological fluid within the fluid treatment chamber based on the sensed conditions.
US10751432B2 Shielding assembly for a radioisotope delivery system having multiple radiation detectors
A shielding assembly may be used in a nuclear medicine infusion system that generates and infuse radioactive liquid into a patient undergoing a diagnostic imaging procedure. In some examples, the shielding assembly has multiple compartments each formed of a shielding material providing a barrier to radioactive radiation. For example, the shielding assembly may have a first compartment configured to receive a radioisotope generator that generates a radioactive eluate via elution, a second compartment configured to receive a beta detector, and a third compartment configured to receive a gamma detector. In some examples, the compartments are arranged to minimize background radiation emitted by the radioisotope generator and detected by the gamma detector to enhance the quality of the measurements made by the gamma detector.
US10751431B2 Positron emission capsule for image-guided proton therapy
Multi-modal imaging capsule for image-guided proton beam therapy, consisting of a biocompatible polymer layer, 18O-enriched water, and a contrast agent. The biocompatible capsule may be inserted near or inside a tumor under the guidance of X-ray, magnetic resonance, or ultrasonography imaging. Upon proton beam irradiation, the capsule emits positrons, allowing the tumor to be imaged and tracked by a PET detector.
US10751427B2 Recombinogenic nucleic acid strands in situ
The invention relates to retrieving or modifying target nucleic acids, such as host cell chromosomal DNA, by homologous recombination with vectors that contain homology arms flanked by nuclease cutting sites that have been cut by a nuclease such as Cas to provide recombinogenic nucleic acid strands in situ. The methods described herein can be used in genetic engineering of cells and for gene therapy of cells or organisms.
US10751424B2 Disulfide-linked polyethyleneglycol/peptide conjugates for the transfection of nucleic acids
The present invention is directed to an inventive polymeric carrier molecule according to generic formula (I) and variations thereof, which allows for efficient transfection of nucleic acids into cells in vivo and in vitro, a polymeric carrier cargo complex formed by a nucleic acid and the inventive polymeric carrier molecule, but also to methods of preparation of this inventive polymeric carrier molecule and of the inventive polymeric carrier cargo complex. The present invention also provides methods of application and use of this inventive polymeric carrier molecule and the inventive polymeric carrier cargo complex as a medicament, for the treatment of various diseases, and in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of such diseases.
US10751422B2 Antibody drug conjugates (ADC) that bind to FLT3 proteins
Antibody drug conjugates (ADC's) that bind to FLT3 protein and variants thereof are described herein. FLT3 exhibits a distinct and limited expression pattern in normal adult tissue(s), and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, the ADC's of the invention provide a therapeutic composition for the treatment of cancer.
US10751417B2 Sustained release delivery systems comprising traceless linkers
Described herein are drug delivery systems for delivering biologically active agents comprising primary or secondary amines, or a ring nitrogen atom of an azaheteroaryl ring, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, drug delivery reagents related thereto, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the drug delivery systems, and the use of the drug delivery systems as sustained release therapeutics.
US10751416B2 IL-26 inhibitors
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the therapeutic and diagnostic use in the treatment of diseases and disorders which are caused by or associated with interleukin 26 (IL-26), including inflammatory diseases, such as psoriasis and/or bacterial infections.
US10751411B2 Recombinant herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) vaccine vectors
Recombinant herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) vaccine vectors, virions thereof, compositions and vaccines comprising such, and methods of use thereof are each provided.
US10751410B2 Immunogenic middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) compositions and methods
Disclosed herein are nanoparticles containing MERS virus proteins in polymer structures, and compositions containing the nanoparticles formulated for administration as immunogenic compositions. Also provided herein are vector constructs encoding the proteins, and host cells containing the vector constructs. The disclosure also includes methods of making the nanoparticles and administering them to vertebrates, including methods of inducing immune responses to MERS that reduce or prevent infection by the virus.
US10751408B2 Compositions and methods for making and using thermostable immunogenic formulations with increased compatibility of use as vaccines against one or more pathogens
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide novel compositions, methods of use and methods for single composition, multi-dose, thermostable vaccine formulations. In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides compositions and methods for dehydrating immunogenic agents in the presence of glass-forming agents, and coating the particles formed by the glass-forming agents. In other embodiments, the present disclosure provides for generating compositions for administering an immunogenic composition to a subject multiple times using a single immunogenic composition capable of time-release administration. In other embodiments, single-dose immunogenic agent-containing particles can be directed to two or more pathogens. In other embodiments, incompatible immunogenic agents against two or more different pathogens of immunogenic agent-containing particles disclosed herein can be mixed together and coated for timed-release administration to produce single-administration formulations capable of eliciting an immune response to the two or more pathogens in a subject.
US10751407B2 PRRSV minor protein-containing recombinant viral vectors and methods of making and use thereof
The present invention encompasses recombinant porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) vaccines or compositions. In particular, the invention encompasses recombinant adenovirus vectors encoding and expressing PRRSV gp2, gp3, gp4, gp5a, gp5 and/or E antigens, proteins, epitopes or immunogens. Such vaccines or compositions can be used to protect animals from PRRSV.
US10751401B2 Attenuated vaccines to protect against tick-borne Ehrlichia species infections
Attenuated vaccines to protect vertebrate animals and people against tick-born rickettsial, Ehrlichia and Anaplasma species infections is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods to modify the organism to achieve the desired immunity through the modification of a novel genetic region involved in pathogenesis. These compounds represent a needed vaccine against an organism causing life-threatening febrile illness in humans and animals, and also represent the potential to develop new classes of drugs targeting the gene products of genes Ech_0379 and Ech_0230, and their homologs of other related rickettsial pathogens.
US10751398B2 Inflammasome activators and methods of use to treat tumors
Compositions and treatments for inducing tumor regression by activating inflammasomes in tumor cells and tumor-associated cells. A tumor in a subject is treated by administering a composition to the subject that activates inflammasomes in cells of the tumor and thereby causes tumor cell pyroptosis and tumor regression.
US10751397B2 Regulatory T cell epitopes, compositions and uses thereof
The invention is directed to T cell epitopes wherein said epitopes comprises a peptide or polypeptide chain comprising at least a portion of an immunoglobulin constant or variable region. The invention also relates to methods of using and methods of making the epitopes of the invention.
US10751396B2 Early hyperlipidemia promotes endothelial activation via a caspase-1-sirtuin 1 pathway
The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing a disease or disorder associated with endothelial activation, inflammation or atherogenesis, including but not limited to cardiovascular diseases and inflammatory disorders.
US10751395B2 Method of treating depression
Methods are disclosed herein for treating depression in the subject. A method includes the use of Botulinum toxin to cause paralysis of a facial muscle, such as the depressor anguli oris, procerus, frontalis, orbicularis oculi, or corrugator supercilii muscle to treat depression in the subject.
US10751393B2 Bacillus amyloliquefaciens GF423 strain, and composition for providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities or preventing or treating hyperlipidemia, including polypeptide produced by the same
The present invention relates to a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain that produces superoxide dismutase (SOD), and also relates to an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical composition and a pharmaceutical composition and food composition for preventing or treating hyperlipidemia, which include a superoxide dismutase produced by the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain. The compositions of the present invention exhibit excellent effects without causing side effects, and may thus be used as functional raw materials or products having an enhanced activity of preventing or treating inflammation, cancer or hyperlipidemia in the pharmaceutical drug, food, cosmetic and livestock fields.
US10751390B2 Lipidated peptides as neuroprotective agents
Lipidated neuropeptides PrRP31, PrRP20, containing C14 to C16 fatty acid, and their analogs, wherein a sequence of IRPVGRF-NH2 at the C-terminus is variable in the site of isoleucine, valine and phenylalanine; said fatty acid is bound in position 1 or 11 for PrRP31 or its analog and in position 1 or 7 for PrRP20 or its analog; the bond comprises an amide bond between an amino acid having at least one free NH2 group and a carboxylic group of the fatty acid and alternatively includes also a binding through arm X2, which is a hydrophilic linker selected from a group comprising β-alanine, γ-aminobutyric acid or γ-glutamic acid; for use in the treatment and prevention of diseases, which are Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), cognitive impairment no dementia (CIND), brain trauma, and neurodegenerative changes and disorders.
US10751387B2 Pharmacological therapy for neuronopathic Gaucher disease
The instant disclosure relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of Gaucher disease, particularly type II and III neuronopathic Gaucher disease (nGD). The methods include the step of administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a ryanodine receptor inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
US10751386B2 Engineered nucleic acids and methods of use thereof
Provided are compositions and methods for delivering biological moieties such as modified nucleic acids into cells to kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms. Such compositions and methods include the use of modified messenger RNAs, and are useful to treat or prevent microbial infection, or to improve a subject's heath or wellbeing.
US10751382B2 Anti-amyloid beta antibodies binding to a cyclic amyloid beta peptide
The disclosure pertains to methods of treating or preventing a disease or condition associated with and/or induced by soluble A-beta oligomer such as Alzheimer's disease by administering to a subject in need thereof conformation specific and/or selective antibodies or binding fragments thereof and related products.
US10751380B2 Compound and method for treating spasms, inflammation and pain
The disclosed invention generally relates to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical compounds and methods for reducing inflammation, muscle spasms, and pain associated with cancer, trauma, medical procedure, neurological diseases and disorders, as well as other conditions in subjects in need thereof. The disclosed invention further relates to Mitragyna speciose and Cannabis sativa based compounds and synthetic analogs of the alkaloids found in said plants, where said compounds can also contain a pharmacologically inactive substance for modifying certain qualities of said compounds.
US10751373B2 PD-L1 expressing hematopoietic stem cells and uses
Embodiments disclosed here provide engineered modified hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), artificially prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)-stimulated HSCs, compositions comprising these HSCs, methods of using these modified HSCs for treating autoimmune diseases and disorders and for suppressing the immune system. In particular, the engineered modified HSCs or PGE2-stimulated HSCs express the surface marker, programmed cell death-1 ligand 1 (PD-L1).
US10751371B2 Use of allogeneic interstitial vessel-layer cell and allogeneic mesenchymal progenitor cell for preventing or treating osteoarthritis
Provided are uses of allogeneic interstitial vessel-layer cells and allogeneic mesenchymal progenitor cells in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating osteoarthritis (OA). Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition containing the allogeneic interstitial vessel-layer cells and the allogeneic mesenchymal progenitor cells.
US10751365B2 Methods of treating chronic inflammatory diseases
The invention relates to method of treating chronic inflammatory diseases in subjects in need thereof by administering calcium lactate as an active agent. The calcium lactate can be provided in a pharmaceutical, food, or nutrient composition.
US10751361B2 Enhanced immune response in bovine species
The present invention relates to a method of immune activation which is effective for eliciting a non-antigen-specific immune response in a member of the bovine species. The method is particularly effective for protecting a member of the bovine species from infectious disease and treating animals inflicted with infectious disease.
US10751358B2 Multitargeted nucleoside derivatives
Multitargeted pyrimidine nucleoside carbamates, substituted with fluorine at both the base and the sugar moieties, are disclosed (see Formula I): where R=linear or branched alkyl (C1-7); R′=H, hydroxy protecting group; R″=H, phosphate ester, amino acid alkyl (C1-7) ester phoshoramidate, or phosphorodiamidate. The disclosed compounds are fluoropyrimidine prodrugs that are characterized by a novel combination of structural components that provide intracellular metabolites capable of 1) inhibiting several cellular enzymes required for the synthesis and proper functioning of DNA, and 2) causing DNA damage by misincorporation into DNA. By acting on multiple targets with different mechanisms of action, compounds of Formula I reduce the likelihood of the emergence of drug resistance, a major drawback of the use of nucleoside-based anticancer and antiviral drugs. Due to the metabolic activation profile of compounds of Formula I, characteristic adverse effects and potential lethality of the fluoropyrimidine class of anticancer drugs may be alleviated. Compounds and compositions of the present disclosure can be used in treatment of cancer and viral infections.
US10751357B2 Compositions and methods using a polyphenol for musculoskeletal health
A composition comprising one or more polyphenols, such as oleuropein, rutin, curcumin or quercetin, can treat or prevent sarcopenia, reduce a loss of muscle functionality (e.g. muscle strength, gait speed, etc.), increase muscle functionality, and/or improve recovery of muscle functionality after muscle atrophy. The composition can be administered to an individual who is elderly and/or frail.
US10751356B2 Compositions and methods for transient up-regulation of Myc in B-cell lymphomas for enhancing P53 independent apoptotic responses to chemotherapy
Compositions and methods useful for the treatment of cancer, particularly lymphoma, are disclosed.
US10751354B2 Synthetic composition for microbiota modulation
A human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) or a synthetic composition comprising said HMO, for use in increasing the abundance, particularly the relative abundance, of a Bifidobacterium of the B. adolescentis phylogenic group in the microbiota in the gastro-intestinal tract of a human, preferably a non-infant human. The HMO(s) and/or synthetic composition is useful in; increasing particularly the relative abundance of B. adolescentis and/or B. pseudocatenulatum; for treating or preventing in said non-infant human with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity; an enteropathogenic infection; impaired gut barrier function and/or; an inflammation related to gastro intestinal condition, preferably irritable bowel disease (IBD) or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); as a nutritional composition. The HMO is a fucosylated neutral HMO, a non-fucosylated neutral HMO, or a mixture of a fucosylated and a non-fucosylated neutral HMO. The HMOs comprises 2′-fucosyllactose (preferred), 2′-fucosyllactose (preferred), 3-fucosyllactose, difucosyllactose (preferred), lacto-N-fucopentaose, fucosyl-lacto-N-hexaose, fucosyl-para-lacto-N-hexaose, lacto-N-tetraose (preferred), lacto-N-neotetraose (preferred), lacto-N-hexaose, lacto-N-neohexaose, para-lacto-N-hexaose and para-lacto-N-neohexaose.
US10751350B2 Method for obtaining vitamin D2 from shiitake mushrooms
A method of obtaining vitamin D from shiitake includes a) adding ethanol to shiitake powder, followed by reflux extraction, to prepare a shiitake extract; and (b) irradiating ultraviolet (UV) light to the shiitake extract prepared in step (a). When shiitake extracts are obtained and exposed to ultraviolet light under specific conditions, the content of vitamin D2 in the shiitake extracts may be increased.
US10751349B2 Compositions of obeticholic acid and methods of use
The disclosure relates to obeticholic acid formulations with improved stability, dissolution, and/or solubility, methods of preparing the same for use and methods of treating various diseases and conditions.
US10751343B2 Nasal compositions stimulating ciliary activity
Nasal compositions, comprising an aqueous solution containing caffeine and/or theobromine in a total concentration of up to about 0.5 percent (w/v) and an aqueous carrier having a pH of about 6-8 and comprising physiologically acceptable salts of sodium, potassium and calcium. The nasal composition when used as a nasal spray or as nasal drops or irrigation fluid is able to clean the nasal passages and to stimulate nasal mucociliary clearance and, in contrast to nasal decongestants, may be used on a daily-basis for a period longer than 5 days.
US10751338B2 Sustained-release voriconazole-containing thermogel and uses thereof
The present disclosure provides veterinary formulations comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a voriconazole and a polymer. The disclosure also provides methods, and kits for the treatment of disease, such as for treating a fungal infection in an animal utilizing the veterinary formulations.
US10751330B2 Human therapeutic agents
Human therapeutic treatment compositions comprise at least two of a curcumin component, a harmine component, and an isovanillin component, and preferably all three in combination. The agents are effective for the treatment of human conditions, especially human cancers.
US10751329B2 Treatment of CDKL5 disorders with GSK3β inhibitor tideglusib
Provided herein are methods of treating a CDKL5 deficiency with tideglusib or a derivative thereof.
US10751325B2 Stabilized oxymetazoline formulations and their uses
The present invention provides stabilized cream formulations of oxymetazoline and uses thereof. The present invention also provides a method of treating facial erythema associated with rosacea in a patient in need of such treatment, comprising topically administering once or twice daily to the site of erythema on the face of the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising 0.5%, 1.0% or 1.5% oxymetazoline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as the sole active ingredient.
US10751324B2 Treatment of TNF- alpha cytotoxicity
Provided herein is technology relating to treating and/or ameliorating TNFα cytotoxicity and particularly, but not exclusively, to compositions, methods, and kits for specifically modulating BCL-2-associated death promoter (BAD) activity, for example, by modulating the activity of Src and/or p190GAP.
US10751323B2 Controlled-release melatonin compositions and related methods
An oral melatonin pharmaceutical dosage form that contains a sustained release dose of melatonin includes melatonin and an acid dispersed in a hydrogel-forming polymer matrix that combine after ingestion to form an acidic hydrogel containing the melatonin.
US10751320B2 Therapeutic agents containing cannabis flavonoid derivatives for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders
The present invention provides a cannabis-based flavonoid pharmaceutical composition including any one or more selected from the group of Apigenin, Cannflavin A, Cannflavin B, Cannflavin C, Chrysoeriol, Cosmosiin, Flavocannabiside, Kaempferol, Luteolin, Myricetin, Orientin, Isoorientin (Homoorientin), Quercetin, (+)-Taxifolin, Vitexin, and Isovitexin, or their synthases, for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases of the CNS system and related disorders.
US10751318B2 Pharmaceutical co-crystal and use thereof
The current invention relates to a co-crystal of carboplatin with 1,2-cis-cyclobutane dicarboxylate and its pharmaceutical use. The co-crystal of the current invention can be used in the treatment and/or prevention of cancer, as well as the treatment and/or prevention of a virus infection.
US10751317B2 Methods and compositions for increasing the potency of antifungal agents
Embodiments provided herein include methods, compositions, and uses of aromatic alcohols to increase the potency of antifungal agents.
US10751315B2 Methods and compositions for treating infection and inflammation with selenocyanate
The present invention generally relates to methods and compositions for treating pulmonary infections and inflammation with a composition comprising selenocyanate, hyposelenocyanite or a selenocyanate conjugate.
US10751314B2 Compositions comprising rumenic acid-rich conjugated linoleic acid for joint health
Methods for enhancing joint function and for treating or preventing age-related joint discomfort in an adult human are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the human a dietetic food, medical food, or food supplement. The food or food supplement comprises a rumenic acid-rich conjugated linoleic acid (RAR-CLA), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, mono-, di-, or triglyceride, metabolic precursor thereof, or mixture thereof, in an amount effective to enhance joint function or to alleviate joint discomfort in the human. The RAR-CLA comprises cis-9, trans-11 linoleic acid and trans-10, cis-12 linoleic acid isomers in a weight ratio of at least 2:1. Enrichment of a dietetic food, medical food, or food supplement with RAR-CLA can help to improve joint function and/or alleviate joint discomfort. Longer-term studies should help to further elucidate the potential impact of RAR-CLA supplementation on joint function in older adults.
US10751308B2 Composition for preventing or reducing transepidermal water loss
The present invention relates to the use in a pregnant or lactating woman of SFCA ingredient, SCFA originating ingredients or mixtures thereof for preventing and/or treating trans epidermal water loss (TEWL) and/or TEWL-associated disorders and/or enhance skin barrier function in the off-spring or breast-fed infant.
US10751307B2 [2.2.2] bicyclic derivatives and methods of use
Administration of a salt of bi-cyclo [2.2.2] octane-2-carbonic acid reduces dysphoria in dysphoric subjects, ameliorates ethanol craving in alcoholics, reduces the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and the level of liver function markers (AST, ALT, and bilirubin) in human subjects, and reduces the number or strength of seizures in epileptics.
US10751305B2 Solid-forming topical formulations for pain control
Solid-forming topical formulations can include a local anesthetic, an emulsifying agent, polymer, and water. The formulation can include from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % more of the emulsifying agent, from 0.1 wt % to 20 wt % more of the polymer, and from 0.1 wt % to 30 wt % more water than a comparative formulation, and drying time is faster than the comparative formulation when applied to a skin surface and dried under the same ambient conditions.
US10751298B2 Compositions and methods for treating muscular dystrophy and other disorders
The present invention provides compositions and methods of their use in treating muscular dystrophy and other disorders.
US10751296B2 Curcuphenol compounds for increasing MHC-I expression
Provided are methods of using curcuphenol compounds to increase expression of major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-I) antigen in cells, particularly on the surface of diseased cells such as cancer cells, and thereby increase the immunogenicity of the cells. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions that comprise curcuphenol compounds and methods of use thereof, for instance, to treat various cancers, alone or in combination with other therapies.
US10751293B2 Polymer fiber scaffolds and uses thereof
A multilayered polymer composite film includes a water-soluble polymer matrix and a plurality of fibers embedded within the water soluble polymer matrix. The fibers include a water insoluble polymer material and at least one of a non-polymeric hydrophobic therapeutic agent or a non-polymeric hydrophobic cosmetic agent incorporated in the water insoluble polymer material. The fibers have a rectangular cross-section, and extend the entire length of the multilayered polymer composite film.
US10751292B2 Method and apparatus for the manufacture of fibrous dosage forms
Recently, we have introduced fibrous dosage forms that enable predictable microstructures with a greater range of pharmaceutically relevant properties. Presented herein, accordingly, are a method and an apparatus for the manufacture of such fibrous dosage forms. The method includes extruding a plasticized matrix through an exit port of an extrusion channel to form at least one plasticized fiber, and structuring said at least one plasticized fiber to a three dimensional structural network of fibers. The apparatus includes an internally hollow housing defining an extrusion channel, a conveying element for extruding a plasticized matrix in the extrusion channel through an exit port to form at least one plasticized fiber, and a unit for structuring said at least one plasticized fiber to a three dimensional structural network of fibers.
US10751291B2 Nanoparticulate compositions comprising interferon gamma and losartan for immunotherapy
Nanoparticulate compositions are disclosed. The nanoparticulate compositions typically include at least one, preferably two or more, active agent(s), one of which is an immunomodulatory compound, loaded into, attached to the surface of and/or enclosed within a delivery vehicle. The delivery vehicles can be nanolipogels including a polymeric core and a lipid shell or a biodegradable polymeric nanoparticle such as a PLGA nanoparticle. Typically, at least one of the active agents is an immunomodulator that increases an immune stimulatory response or decreases an immune suppressive response. In some embodiments, the particle includes both an immunomodulator that increases an immune stimulatory response and an immunomodulator that decreases an immune suppressive response. The particles can be decorated with a targeting moiety that improves delivery to a target cell. Methods of using the compositions to enhance an immune response and treat diseases such as cancer are also disclosed.
US10751289B2 Core-shell particles and method of manufacturing the same
Provided are core-shell particles which are kept stable in a solvent such as water for a long period. Each core-shell particle includes a core which contains a hydrophobic polymer having an anionic group and a shell which contains calcium phosphate. At least one of calcium atoms contained in calcium phosphate is chemically bonded to a functional group derived from the anionic group. In a method of manufacturing core-shell particles each core-shell particle includes a core which contains a hydrophobic polymer and a shell which contains calcium phosphate, the method includes the steps of: mixing a water-soluble organic solution which contains a hydrophobic polymer having an anionic group with a solution which contains calcium ion so as to obtain a first mixed solution; mixing the first mixed solution with a solution which contains phosphate ions so as to obtain a second mixed solution; and stirring the second mixed solution.
US10751286B2 Immunomodulation using spores and pollen grains
The present invention includes compositions, methods of making and using the compositions for modulating the immune response in a subject by providing a vaccine composition having a pollen or spore disposed in a pharmaceutical carrier for delivery to a subject, wherein the pollen or spore comprises multiple pores that connect an outer surface of the pollen/spore to an inner cavity and one or more antigens disposed on the outer surface, in the inner cavity, in the multiple pores, or a combination thereof, wherein the one or more antigens modulate an immune responses in the subject.
US10751285B1 Synthesis of C resorcinarene based novel amphiphilic supramolecular macrocycle as nano-scale drug loading system
A drug delivery system comprising the synthesis of resorcinarene based novel amphiphilic supramolecular macrocycle that is capable of self-assembling in nano-scale vesicles upon its contact with aqueous medium and its use as nano-drug loading vehicle when mixed with cholesterol (2:1 ratio w/w).
US10751280B2 Implantable cellular and biotherapeutic agent delivery canister
The invention relates to a metallic, nanoporous canister used to encapsulate cellular and/or biotherapeutic agents. The device is biocompatible and functions to wholly isolate a therapeutically active agent and/or cells therein. Their implantation, and survival in vivo, permits the local or systemic diffusion of their encapsulated cellular and/or biomolecular and therapeutics factors with the potential to promote repair of damaged or degenerated tissues in mammalian hosts, primarily humans.
US10751278B2 Intravenous administration of tramadol
A method of treating pain, e.g., acute post-operative pain, by administering to a human patient(s) a therapeutically effective dose of tramadol intravenously in a dosing regimen which includes one or more loading doses administered at shortened intervals as compared to dosing at steady-state is disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the intravenous dosing regimen provides a Cmax and AUC of tramadol is similar to the Cmax and AUC of an oral dose of 100 mg tramadol HCl given every 6 hours. In certain preferred embodiments, the dosing regimen comprises 50 mg IV tramadol at Hour 0, followed by 50 mg at Hour 2, 50 mg at hour 4, and 50 mg every 4 hours thereafter (e.g., until the patient no longer requires treatment with tramadol).
US10751277B2 Intravenous administration of tramadol
A method of treating pain, e.g., acute post-operative pain, by administering to a human patient(s) a therapeutically effective dose of tramadol intravenously in a dosing regimen which includes one or more loading doses administered at shortened intervals as compared to dosing at steady-state is disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the intravenous dosing regimen provides a Cmax and AUC of tramadol is similar to the Cmax and AUC of an oral dose of 100 mg tramadol HCl given every 6 hours. In certain preferred embodiments, the dosing regimen comprises 50 mg IV tramadol at Hour 0, followed by 50 mg at Hour 2, 50 mg at hour 4, and 50 mg every 4 hours thereafter (e.g., until the patient no longer requires treatment with tramadol).
US10751274B1 Fast-acting micelle nanoparticle and cosmetic composition comprising same
The present invention relates to phytosphingosine-1-phosphate micelle nanoparticles having high transdermal penetration and absorption rates. In addition, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing the micelle nanoparticles and a skin care method using the same.
US10751272B2 Method of preparing a product composition comprising a discrete particle and an aqueous base composition
Disclosed is a method of preparing a product composition comprising steps of: Preparing a mixture composition comprising a surfactant and a high melting point fatty compound and benefit agent; Separately preparing an aqueous base composition comprising an aqueous carrier and water soluble polymer, wherein the base composition is substantially free of a detersive surfactant selected from anionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, and combinations thereof; Mixing the mixture composition and the aqueous base composition to form a discrete particle of the mixture composition dispersed in the aqueous base composition. Alternatively, the method comprises steps of preparing a discrete particle of the mixture composition; and mixing it with the aqueous composition. The methods of the present invention provide a product composition with at least one the followings: more flexibility in the product composition rheology; improved stability in the product composition; improved deposition of benefit agents; and improved visual/aesthetic appearance.
US10751265B2 Barrier patch with soluble film and methods of improving skin appearance
A multilayer beauty care product or method is provided. The beauty care product has a water soluble film zone that includes a water soluble film forming polymer and a cosmetic composition with an effective amount of a skin active agent. The product also has a barrier patch having a backing layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive zone. The adhesive zone and the water soluble film zone are continuous, discontinuous, or a combination thereof. The product exhibits a dynamic modulus.
US10751257B2 Medication delivery apparatus
An assembly for delivering medication to a patient has a cartridge loadable with a coiled strip of successively, physically linked medication-containing pouches. The cartridge is inserted into a delivery unit which has an advance mechanism which engages the strip and drives pouches successively out of the cartridge. Pouches are fed successively to an inspection mechanism and a separation station. At the inspection station indicia on successive pouches representing a medication schedule are inspected and compared and validated against a separately stored medication schedule recorded at the time the medication is packaged in the cartridge. A separation mechanism mounted at the separation station is used to separate a pouch at the leading end of the strip from the adjacent pouches. At a pouch exit, separated pouches are routed to a delivery zone.
US10751255B2 Aseptic hard capsule sealing apparatus and methods
An apparatus for aseptic sealing a capsule having coaxial parts that at least partly overlap when telescopically joined, certain embodiments of the apparatus comprising: a capsule carrier assembly provided with at least one cavity for accommodating a respective capsule therein; a clamping member comprising a first half and a second half disposed on either side of the cavity at a capsule processing station, and each half arranged to linearly displace towards the cavity containing the capsule to a clamped position over and/or around at least a portion of the capsule; wherein the clamping member comprises a sealing means adapted to apply a sealing fluid uniformly to a circumferential gap around the capsule to be sealed when in the clamped position, and wherein the clamping member further comprises a suction means adapted to provide an area of low pressure around the capsule after application of the sealing fluid so as to remove any excess sealing fluid from the capsule when in the same clamped position.
US10751254B2 Methods and systems for labeling and loading pharmaceutical containers
A pharmaceutical order filling system receives pharmaceutical orders and uses a loading device to label containers and load the labeled containers onto a pallet. The loading device is configured with at least one container drop assembly that receives containers to be labelled and loaded onto the pallet and that is in communication with a label assembly configured to print and apply labels to the containers. The loading device also includes at least one loading rotary wheel configured to receive the labelled containers and hold the labelled containers in a pick position to be moved from the pick position to a predetermined position on the pallet. The loading device may be configured to accommodate multiple sizes of containers and to consolidate multiple sizes of labelled containers into a single loading rotary wheel for loading onto the pallet.
US10751250B1 System and method for battery-based control of a locking drug receptacle
A charge adjustment device, located at a residence, includes a container identification module, a charge determination module, and a charge control module. The container identification module is configured to determine a prescription identifier (RX ID) of a cap attached to a container. The charge determination module is configured to establish a connection with a remote data source over a network and, according to the RX ID, obtain information indicating a desired charge amount of a battery of the cap. The charge control module is configured to selectively control additional charge to be supplied to the battery based on the desired charge amount.
US10751248B2 Automatic chest compression systems that incorporate biological feedback
Automated CPR systems incorporating biological feedback can include an automated compression piston system, a data acquisition system, computer systems for running various control algorithms, ventilation control systems, and/or drug delivery systems. Automated CPR systems can be used as stand-alone systems for treating patients in cardiac arrest, or they can be used to administer pretreatment to a patient prior to defibrillation.
US10751235B2 Adjustable camber wheelchair devices, systems and methods
Wheelchair devices and systems that have wheels with adjustable camber. The device has a bracket attached to a wheelchair and a receiver configured to couple to the axle of the wheel. The position of the receiver relative to the bracket can be adjusted by the user to alter the position of the axle relative to the bracket, thereby altering the camber in the rear wheel. A top portion of the rear wheel can remain in a vertical plane of travel regardless of the amount of camber in the wheel and a bottom portion of the rear wheel can remain in a horizontal plane.
US10751231B2 System for powering medical imaging systems
Disclosed herein is a system and method for powering a medical imaging machine as well as an accompanying workstation, the system comprising an engine connected to a generator with a main circuit panel in electrical connection with the generator to create a branch circuit. Embodiments include a DC power supply electrically connected to the branch circuit; an inverter placed in electrical connection with a plurality of capacitors electrically connected in series; a generator control in electronical connection with the inverter and the generator; and an inverter panel in electrical communication with the inverter and providing a first output at a first voltage for the medical imaging machine and a second output at a second voltage for the workstation controls of the medical imaging machine. In a preferred embodiment, the engine is further arranged for propelling a truck which contains all of the power system components along with the medical imaging system.
US10751225B2 Machine and method for making absorbent sanitary articles
A machine for making absorbent sanitary articles including an absorbent pad with at least one discrete layer of superabsorbent polymer material includes a unit for forming and applying a succession of absorbent pads, which includes a drum for forming the pad, a duct for feeding a charge of superabsorbent polymer material to the drum and intermittent valve mounted along a stretch of the duct and driven by an actuator. A device detects the superabsorbent polymer material and sends a signal to a control and drive unit connected to the device indicating that the superabsorbent polymer material has been detected. The control and drive unit is configured to drive the actuator to bring the valve into phase with the rotation of the drum when the deviation of the signal from a reference signal exceeds a defined threshold value.
US10751223B1 Painless bandage removal system
A painless bandage removal system includes a bandage with at least one adhesive, an adhesive solvent and at least one adhesive solvent release agent. The adhesive solvent release agent includes microbeads that contain a composition that liquefies at a temperature between 42° C. and 46° C. The released solvent degrades the adhesive agent and permits painless removal of the adhered bandage.
US10751220B2 Method of forming bonds between discrete components of disposable articles
Continuous edge folds of a top sheet in disposable products prepare the top sheet for placement/attachment of discrete side panels to the folded-over portion of top-sheets oriented so that the side panels lay on top of the top-sheet without any further folding steps required. Later, a back sheet can be added and back sheet edges then folded over to cover edges of top-sheet/side panel sandwich.
US10751209B2 Pyloric anchor retrieval tools and methods
A retrieval device comprising a hook assembly and a capsule assembly. The hook assembly has an attachment feature at a first end. The capsule assembly includes a capsule, a capsule shaft, and a handle connected in series and defining an inner bore. The capsule has a first end defining an opening. The inner bore of the capsule assembly is configured to slidably receive the hook assembly. The handle has a central portion, a first extension portion attached to the capsule shaft, and a second extension portion with a hook assembly lock at a second end. The hook assembly lock is configured to lock the hook assembly to the second extension portion. The second extension portion is configured to pull the hook assembly relative to the capsule shaft, and the first extension portion is configured to push the capsule shaft relative to the hook assembly along the central longitudinal axis.
US10751207B2 Rapid exchange enteral stent delivery system
Devices for palliating gastrointestinal strictures using rapid exchange type enteral stent placement catheters. The catheter may include an inner member and an outer member, with the two members being slidable with respect to one another. In various device embodiments, a ramp for directing a guidewire out from within the catheter is provided using portions of the outer member or a shaped mandrel. The inner member may take a number of forms, including a tubular distal portion, a skived or integrally attached elongate midsection, and a proximal portion. A mandrel can be used in a portion proximal of the guidewire ramp, with the mandrel taking one of several disclosed forms.
US10751206B2 Catheter or stent delivery system
A method for delivering catheters, and stents composed of soft, compliant polymers through anatomical passages. These devices have a bulbous or enlarged anchorage end with a diameter greater than the rest of the catheter. To facilitate implant and delivery a pusher catheter or sheath with an internal lumen larger than the outer diameter of the catheter but smaller than the outer diameter of the bulbous or enlarged anchorage end is provided. The distal end of pusher catheter or the sheath physically engages the proximal end of the bulbous or enlarged anchorage end and applies an axial force to coaxially advance the catheter over a guidewire through anatomical passages. This method allows a physician to move the catheter to an anatomical site without the device exhibiting buckling due to axial force applied. Similarly, this delivery method will allow more force to be applied to the distal end of the catheter diminishing the likelihood of buckling.
US10751205B1 Tapered sleeve
The present disclosure describes methods of making a sleeve comprising a conical frustum having first and second end profiles and a lumen there through for covering and constraining an expandable device, and apparatuses, systems, and assemblies comprising an expandable device and a sleeve having a frustoconical shape when the expandable device is at least partially expanded. The present disclosure further describes methods for deploying an expandable device in a patient comprising releasing a releasable seam disposed on a sleeve and everting the sleeve while retracting it from the expandable device.
US10751202B2 Prosthetic limb sockets and methods of making and using
The present disclosure is directed to prosthetic limb sockets that couple prosthetic limbs to residual limbs. The sockets include a conical cup sized to engage and couple to the residual limb, and a base to secure the socket to the prosthetic limb. The sockets are direct heat-formable onto the residual limb, such that they can be heated and formed as they are secured to the residual limb.
US10751193B2 Device for percutaneous transpedicular fusion
A device for percutaneous transpedicular fusion includes at least two straight pedicular cannulas arranged respectively on the upper or lower vertebra, or on the two vertebrae of the spinal segment, at least one guide pin with a curved profile, which is implanted in the endplate of the corresponding vertebra through the corresponding pedicular cannula, of a flexible cannulated drill bit guided around the corresponding guide pin and driven in back and forth movements by a cannulated drive system to nibble out gradually slots in the lower and upper endplate of each vertebra and reduce to flaps the nucleic tissues of an intervertebral disk for the production of the intersomatic space, of an injection device connected to one of the straight pedicular cannulas for the injection of the graft into the intersomatic space, and closing devices that are screwed into the holes left free after retraction of the straight pedicular cannulas.
US10751189B2 Resection guide, trial knee joint implant, and surgical instrument for knee arthroplasty
Disclosed is a resection guide, a trial knee joint implant, and a surgical instrument for knee arthroplasty. The resection guide, the trial knee joint implant, and the surgical instrument enable implantation of an implant that provides improved vertical fixing force and initial fixing force as compared with an existing cementless or uncemented implant.
US10751187B2 Intersomatic cage, intervertebral prosthesis, anchoring device and implantation instruments
An intersomatic cage, an intervertebral prosthesis, an anchoring device and an instrument for implantation of the cage or the prosthesis and the anchoring device are provided. An intersomatic cage or an intervertebral prosthesis fit closely to the anchoring device, which includes a body of elongated shape on a longitudinal axis, of curved shape describing, along the longitudinal axis, an arc whose dimensions and radius of curvature are designed in such a manner that the anchoring device may be implanted in the vertebral plate of a vertebra by presenting its longitudinal axis substantially along the plane of the intervertebral space, where the anchoring device is inserted, by means of the instrument, through a slot located in at least one peripheral wall of the cage or on at least one plate of the intervertebral disc prosthesis to penetrate into at least one vertebral plate.
US10751186B2 Methods for attaching acetabular augments together or to acetabular shells
Systems and methods and augments for supporting an acetabular shell at a hip bone. An example system of modular augments can include first and second augments, each having a body extending from a respective first end portion to a respective second end portion. The first augment second end portion can include a first coupling element and the second augment first end portion can include a second coupling element. Together the first and second coupling elements can form a coupling mechanism to join the first and second augments together. In some examples, the coupling mechanism can include a bulbous tip portion and a recess to receive and retain the bulbous tip portion.
US10751185B2 Treatment of skeletal voids with implantable substrate hydrated with bone marrow concentrate
The invention is directed to a bone void filler comprising a scaffold or matrix. The scaffold or matrix may include a porous inorganic matrix component and/or a 3D-printed implantable device. The bone void filler may include a cellular component containing cells, some of which are capable of making extracellular matrix resembling native bone tissue. The bone void filler may include an organic matrix, such as, an organic biopolymer that aids in cell retention and renders the scaffold or matrix moldable. The bone void filler may include growth factors and/or cytokines. The bone void filler may include a clotting agent.
US10751184B2 Apparatus and method for guide-wire based advancement of an adjustable implant
A tissue-engaging element has a distal portion configured to engage a portion of tissue of the heart. A guide member is reversibly coupled to the tissue-engaging element. An artificial chorda tendinea has a distal end and a proximal end, at least the distal end being slidably coupled to the guide member. A tool is slidable along the guide member distally toward the tissue-engaging element while (i) the tool is coupled to at least the distal end of the chorda tendinea, and (ii) the guide member is coupled to the tissue-engaging element, such that sliding of the tool along the guide member distally toward the tissue-engaging element while (i) the tool is coupled to at least the distal end of the chorda tendinea, and (ii) the guide member is coupled to the tissue-engaging element, slides at least the distal end of the chorda tendinea toward the tissue-engaging element.
US10751183B2 Apparatuses for treating cardiac dysfunction
Described herein are implant loading and delivery systems for treating heart failure. An implant loading system may include a funnel having a flared first end and a second end, such that the flared first end is configured for receiving and collapsing the expandable implant, and a sleeve removably coupled to the second end of the funnel and configured to transfer the expandable implant to a guide catheter. The expandable device may have a foot for contacting a first interior wall portion of a heart, a support frame including a plurality of radially expandable struts, and a membrane coupled to the support frame. The expandable device may be coupled to a delivery catheter. An expansion member coupled to a distal end of the delivery catheter may apply pressure to the support frame of the expandable device to move the expandable device from a collapsed configuration to an expanded deployed configuration.
US10751181B2 Percutaneuous temporary aortic valve
Methods and apparatuses for regulating aortic regurgitation are provided. A catheter shaft is advanced through vasculature so that a flexible occluding membrane coupled to the catheter shaft is positioned within the aorta, typically the ascending aorta above the Sinus of Valsalva and coronary ostia. Blood flow in the aorta causes the flexible occluding membrane to alternate between an expanded occluding configuration while in diastole and a collapsed lesser occluding configuration is systole. The flexible occluding membrane thereby acts as a temporary aortic valve. The flexible occluding membrane is generally conical in shape, with the tip of the cone disposed closer to the aorta than the proximal rim. In diastole, blood flow expands the flexible occluding membrane so that the proximal rim apposes the inner wall of the aorta. The flexible occluding membrane will have one or more openings to allow perfusion of the coronary arteries in diastole.
US10751180B2 Method and device for treatment of valve regurgitation
A prosthetic valve coaptation assist device (100) includes an anchor (101) and a single valve assist leaflet (102). The anchor may be a supporting ring frame, brace or arc structure and will usually be radially self-expandable so that it can expand against surrounding tissue. The valve assist leaflet may be made of pericardium or other biological or artificial material and is shaped like the native target valve leaflet. The valve assist leaflet is typically sized larger than the target leaflet so that after implantation a significant overlap of the device body occurs.
US10751171B2 Valve leaflet attachment in collapsible prosthetic valves
A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent having a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. The stent includes a plurality of cells, each cell being formed by a plurality of struts, and a plurality of commissure features. The heart valve further includes a valve assembly secured to the stent and including a cuff and a plurality of leaflets, each leaflet being attached to adjacent commissure features and to the stent struts and/or the cuff.
US10751168B2 Intraocular lens insertion apparatus
An intraocular lens insertion apparatus includes an apparatus body configured to include a housing member for housing an intraocular lens and an insertion tube member for ejecting the intraocular lens into an eyeball of a patient, a plunger configured to move in the apparatus body, and a hook member formed on the apparatus body for a user of the intraocular lens insertion apparatus to hook a finger when the user moves the plunger. The plunger is moved to a side of the insertion tube member, the intraocular lens housed in the housing member is pushed by a distal end of the plunger, and the intraocular lens is ejected from the insertion tube member, and a connecting member configured to connect an operability enhancing member for enhancing an operability of the plunger when the plunger is moved with the apparatus body is provided for the apparatus body.
US10751166B2 Method for performing ophthalmosurgical operations using an autograft
The claimed method for performing ophthalmosurgical operations includes forming a recipient bed and implanting an autograft consisting of a portion of the patient's own nail plate, which is shaped to fit the recipient bed, and which is sterilized and then kept in a dry environment prior to implantation. The autograft is similar in chemical composition and physical characteristics to the tissues of the eye, is not accompanied by an immune system rejection reaction, and adapts to the shape of the recipient bed as a result of natural swelling.
US10751164B2 Inelastic noiseless air bag in a breast implant
An implantable device includes a first sealed flexible shell configured for implantation within a breast of a human subject, an elastic filler material contained within the first sealed flexible shell, and a second sealed flexible, inelastic shell, which is disposed within the elastic filler material inside the first sealed flexible shell and is inflated with a volume of gas. The second shell includes a material selected such that a root-mean-square (RMS) sound pressure caused by a deformation of the second shell not exceeding 50 mm does not exceed 20 micro-Pascals.
US10751163B2 Adjustable implant
The present disclosure describes various embodiments of adjustable implants, particularly permanent breast implants, intended for implantation into a subject, particularly a human subject. In some embodiments, the adjustable implant comprises a shell including a resilient shell membrane, a first reservoir containing a fluid, e.g., a saline, a second reservoir including a resilient second-reservoir membrane, and a pump. The pump may include a first pump actuator, a first pump inlet, and a first pump outlet. The first reservoir and second reservoir may be disposed within the shell and be in fluid communication via the pump. Fluid may be transferred between the two reservoirs to change the profile of the implant.
US10751161B2 Biceps tenodesis anchor implants
Various bone anchor assemblies and methods are provided for anchoring tissue to bone. In one embodiment, an anchor assembly for anchoring a tendon to bone is provided and includes a substantially cylindrical sheath having bone-engaging surface features formed on an external surface thereof, and having an inner lumen formed therein and extending from an open proximal end to a substantially closed distal. The substantially closed distal end includes at least one tendon anchoring feature extending distally therefrom and configured to facilitate anchoring of a tendon to bone. The anchor assembly further includes an expander having a generally elongate cylindrical configuration and being sized and shaped to be received within the inner lumen of the sheath.
US10751156B2 Fixating means between a mesh and mesh deployment means especially useful for hernia repair surgeries and methods thereof
The present invention provides a fixating means adapted for use in hernia repair surgeries in attaching a mesh and mesh deployment means; said fixating means are attached to said mesh deployment means; and fixating means comprising: (a) a first portion coupled to said deployment means; and, (b) a second portion comprising a coil having a predetermined retracted shape; said coil is reconfigurable from a plurality of unretracted positions to a plurality of retracted positions and from said plurality of retracted positions to said plurality of unretracted positions; wherein said attachment between said deployment means and said mesh is obtained by reconfiguration of said coil from at least one of said unretracted positions to at least one of said retracted positions.
US10751146B2 Medical adherence device
Methods and apparatus for a medical adherence device. A medical adherence device includes a sharps bin, and an enclosure, the enclosure configured to display information on an output screen, receive medical waste and record information about the medical waste as the medical waste drops into the sharps bin.
US10751145B2 Signal tag detection components, devices, and systems
Provided herein are systems, devices, assemblies, and methods for localization of a tag in a tissue of a patient. For example, provided herein are systems, devices, and methods employing an implantable tag that emits sidebands at defined frequencies upon activation by a magnetic field generated by a remote activating device, and a plurality of witness stations configured to detect such sidebands. Also provided herein are herein are systems, devices, and methods employing a detection component that is attached to or integrated with a surgical device.
US10751142B1 Device for holding a drain or gutter downspout extension
A device and methods for holding a circular drain or circular gutter extension, including a connecting piece configured to connect to a drain or gutter extension, the connecting piece comprising a side portion arranged in a substantially circular configuration defining a flow chamber, at least a first frame segment positioned at a front of the side portion and extending at least partially into the flow chamber, and at least a first tab extending from an inner surface of the side portion into the flow chamber, and a stake connected to and extending outward from an outer surface of the side portion. The device is inserted or ratcheted upon the drain or tubing such that the tabs set into valleys of the tube for a secure connection such that when the stake is inserted into the ground the tubing is also secure.
US10751136B2 Robotic surgical devices, systems and related methods
The various inventions relate to robotic surgical devices, consoles for operating such surgical devices, operating theaters in which the various devices can be used, insertion systems for inserting and using the surgical devices, and related methods.
US10751135B2 System and method for providing feedback during manual joint positioning
A system and method of providing feedback during manual joint positioning includes a computer-assisted medical device. The computer-assisted medical device includes an articulated arm comprising a joint and a control unit coupled to the articulated arm. The control unit is configured to provide feedback during manual positioning of the joint by determining a target position for the joint, determining kinematics of the joint relative to the target position, and providing feedback based on the kinematics of the joint.
US10751134B2 Anatomical model controlling
Devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are directed to facilitating control of a graphical user interface associated with performing a medical procedure. Inputs can be received from a plurality of input devices interacting with respective sets of input options displayed on respective portions of the graphical user interface. One of the input devices can be operable by a physician, during a medical procedure, to navigate a set of input options to modify a graphical representation of at least one of a medical device and an anatomic structure displayed on the graphical user interface.
US10751127B2 Spinal implant system and methods of use
A method comprises the steps of: imaging a patient anatomy; selecting an implant strategy for at least one bone fastener having a first member; registering the imaging of the patient anatomy with imaging of at least a portion of a robot; engaging the first member with tissue of the patient anatomy via robotic guidance according to the implant strategy; and subsequently, manipulating the patient anatomy. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.
US10751116B2 Ablation device with guide sleeves
An energy delivery device for treating a patient includes a probe body; a plurality of guide sleeves positioned inside the probe body and adapted to be deployed radially away from the probe body and into tissue of the patient; and a plurality of elongate electrode elements each adapted to receive electrical treatment energy from an energy source and adapted to be deployed into the tissue through a corresponding deployed guide sleeve. The guide sleeves provide a structural pathway for guiding the electrodes along their intended trajectory and for determining the angle of deployment of the electrodes relative to the longitudinal axis of the probe body.
US10751114B2 Manufacturing electrosurgical instruments
A pair of jaw members for an electrosurgical instrument is manufactured by providing first and second jaw members (2 & 3), each jaw member including a planar sealing surface (5 & 7). The jaw members are assembled with the first and second jaw members in a required orientation such that the planar sealing surface (5) of the first jaw member (2) is at a predetermined orientation with respect to the sealing surface (7) of the second jaw member (3). The first and second jaw members are held in the required orientation, and pivot holes (11 & 12) are formed in the first and second jaw members while they are held in the required orientation. When a pivot pin is inserted through the pivot holes in the first and second jaw members, the first and second jaw members are assembled into a pair of jaws.
US10751113B2 Electrosurgical device
A surgical instrument has an end effector on the end of an elongate shaft extending from a handle. The end-effector has different operations, including grasping, cutting, and sealing and/or coagulating tissue, and one operation is controlled by a switch on the handle proximal end upper surface. The switch is connected to the end-effector to deliver a current to a component in the end-effector. The electrical wire assemblies pass through respective pockets/chambers formed within the handle, an electrical connector contained within each chamber for connecting wires extending from electrodes on the end-effector to wires extending through the handle and on connecting to an electrosurgical generator. The pockets provision within which connectors are contained, one per pocket, prevents insulation damage to wires by connectors, as they are contained within the pockets. The pockets provision pockets side-by-side provides large separation between two connectors, so it is hard for liquid to short the connectors.
US10751111B2 Electro-surgical bipolar forceps
An electro-surgical bipolar forceps includes a first tip and a second tip, each having a body. The body has a distal end and a proximal end. The body has a first groove having a substantially planar base proximate the proximal end. A substantially planar face is proximate to the distal end of the tip body. The base and the face on each tip define planes that are approximately perpendicular with respect to each other. A tip assembly includes a tip and an engagement plug. When making the tip assembly, a planar surface on the engagement plug is aligned with the planar base of the groove in the tip. Then the tip is connected to the engagement plug.
US10751109B2 High power battery powered RF amplifier topology
In various embodiments, a control circuit for a radio frequency drive of an electrosurgical device is disclosed comprising a voltage data input configured to receive voltage data, a current data input configured to receive current data, and a switching signal output configured to source a switching signal. The control circuit is configured to adjust a frequency of the switching signal based on the voltage data and the current data. The radio frequency drive comprising a transformer comprising a first tap, a second tap, a third tap, a first portion of a primary coil, a second portion of the primary coil, and a secondary coil. Two of the first, second, and third taps are selected to drive the primary coil between the two selected taps.
US10751106B2 Electrosurgical instrument and device with such an instrument
The invention relates to an electrosurgical instrument, especially for argon plasma coagulation, with a handle (10), an outer shaft (12) that surrounds an electrode and/or an inner shaft (11, 111) and is held in the handle (10), and an actuation mechanism (13) on the handle (10) to move the outer shaft (12) in the axial direction relative to the electrode/to the inner shaft (11, 111). The invention is characterized in that the inner shaft and/or the electrode (11, 111) are mechanically connected with one another in a distal end area (65) of the outer shaft (12) in such a way that the inner shaft and/or the electrode (11, 111) can be bent by moving the outer shaft (12) relative to the inner shaft and/or to the electrode (11, 111).
US10751098B2 Stabilization systems
Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate, and the compression fastener is configured to dynamically compress the bone.
US10751094B2 Adjustable spinal implant
In one embodiment, a non-invasively adjustable spinal system for treatment of a subject having spondylolisthesis includes a first implantable actuator having at least one anchoring structure, the anchoring structure configured to facilitate securement of the first implantable actuator to a portion of the sacrum of the subject. The non-invasively adjustable spinal system can further include an adjustment element, configured to be coupled to the first implantable actuator, the adjustment element having an engagement structure configured to engage at least one transverse process of a lumbar vertebra of the subject. The non-invasively adjustable spinal system can further include a driving element, wherein remote activation of the driving element causes movement of the adjustment element in relation to the first implantable actuator.
US10751085B2 Trocar assembly with a movable cleaning element
A trocar assembly with an integrated scope-cleaning structure may have a proximal portion configured for accessibility by a user and a cannula extending distally from the proximal portion and configured to extend distally into a patient body, where the cannula is further configured to receive a distal end of a scope such that the scope can be maneuvered through the cannula to a location within the patient body. A cleaning element may be included, where the proximal portion includes a housing, where the cleaning element is substantially located within the housing.
US10751084B2 Systems and methods for providing ultrasound guidance to target structures within a body
An ultrasonic probe comprising a housing, a first ultrasonic transducer array, a second ultrasonic transducer array, a first light source, and a second light source. The first ultrasonic transducer array is coupled to the housing and configured to emit a first planar ultrasonic beam in a first direction within a first plane. The second ultrasonic transducer array is coupled to the housing and configured to emit a second planar ultrasonic beam in the first direction within a second plane, which is substantially perpendicular to the first plane. The first light source is coupled to the housing and configured to project a first light line substantially within the first plane. The second light source is coupled to the housing and configured to project a second light line within a third plane, which is substantially perpendicular to the first plane and intersects the second plane at an oblique angle. The first light line intersects and is substantially perpendicular to the second light line.
US10751083B2 Atherectomy device
A surgical apparatus for removing deposits from an interior of a vessel including an outer member and a rotatable shaft having a lumen to receive a guidewire. The lumen has a cross-sectional dimension to enable fluid injection between an inner diameter of the shaft and an outer diameter of the guidewire. A tip is mounted to the shaft for rotation about its longitudinal axis and mounted such that the distal opening of the shaft is axially spaced from a distal internal surface of the tip such that fluid injected through the lumen of the shaft contacts the distal internal surface of the tip and is redirected proximally to direct in a proximal direction deposits removed by the rotational movement of the shaft. The tip includes including a guidewire lumen for receiving a guidewire to enable over the wire insertion of the apparatus.
US10751079B2 Ultrasonic surgical instrument with transducer slip joint
A surgical instrument for use during a surgical procedure includes an instrument body, an ultrasonic transducer assembly extending along a longitudinal axis, a power cord, and a transducer slip joint. The ultrasonic transducer assembly is rotatably mounted within the instrument body about the longitudinal axis and defines a first outer profile. The power cord projects from the instrument body to provide electrical power to the ultrasonic transducer assembly for operating an acoustic waveguide. The transducer slip joint is positioned between the power cord and the ultrasonic transducer assembly and electrically and mechanically connects the power cord to the ultrasonic transducer assembly. The ultrasonic transducer assembly selectively rotates relative to the power cord for inhibiting the power cord from winding upon rotation of the ultrasonic transducer assembly. The transducer slip joint also defines a second outer profile that fits within the first outer profile of the ultrasonic transducer assembly.
US10751076B2 Motor-driven surgical cutting instrument with electric actuator directional control assembly
A motor-driven surgical instrument that may comprise (i) a movable drive member that is driven in a first direction when the electric motor operates in a first direction and that is driven in a second direction when the electric motor operates in a second direction. Movement of the drive member causes movement of the movable component of the end effector, and (ii) a motor control circuit connected to the motor for controlling the motor. The motor control circuit may comprise a switching circuit that, upon actuation, reverses the direction of the motor from the first direction to the second direction. The switching circuit may be actuatable separately through each of: (i) actuation of a movable actuator of the switching circuit through movement of the drive member at least in the first direction; and (ii) manual actuation by a user of the surgical instrument.
US10751074B2 Method of manufacturing a surgical instrument with increased reliability
A surgical instrument having a long shaft comprises, in the shaft, a sealing element produced by primary shaping at the installation location. The sealing element is produced such that any actuating mechanisms are installed and held in place in the shaft and then a curable plastic material is injected into the shaft such that the material encloses the actuating element along a length that is greater than the inside diameter and smaller than its length.
US10751073B2 Clot removal device with steerable element
A clot removal device and method for removing a clot from a blood vessel are provided, where the clot removal device includes a shaft and an elongate clot engagement element having one end connected to the shaft and a distal end remote from the end connected to the shaft, and where the shaft and elongate clot engagement element having a principal longitudinal axis. Further, the distal end can include an end formation forming a curved contact surface at the distal end, and the end formation can be displaced to one side of the principal longitudinal axis.
US10751072B2 Delivery device
A device for delivery of material or stimulus to targets within a body to produce a desired response, the targets being at least one of cells of interest, cell organelles of interest and cell nuclei of interest. The device includes a number of projections for penetrating a body surface, with the number of projections being selected to produce a desired response, and the number being at least 500. A spacing between projections is also at least partially determined based on an arrangement of the targets within the body.
US10751068B2 Intramedullary autograft harvester
An intramedullary autograft harvesting instrument (100) includes a cutting rod (10) having a body (13) and a cutting head (14), a harvesting member (20) configured to be disposed about the body (13) of the cutting rod (10), and an outer tube (30) configured to be disposed about the harvesting member (20). A method of using the instrument (100) transports harvested tissue from an intramedullary canal.
US10751066B2 Aneurysm device and delivery system
The present disclosure relates to a self-expanding braided tubular member for treating an aneurysm. The braid can include a distal implant end opposite a proximal implant end. Translating the braid distally from within a tubular delivery member can cause the distal implant end to invert and fold into itself thereby forming an occlusive sack for occluding an aneurysm.
US10751065B2 Aneurysm device and delivery system
The present disclosure relates to a braid for treating an aneurysm. The braid can include a first radially expandable segment operable to move from a collapsed state within a microcatheter to a deployed state distal of the microcatheter. The first radially expandable segment can be capable of radially expanding to form an outer occlusive sack in the aneurysm in the deployed state. The braid can also include a second radially expandable segment operable to move from the collapsed state within the microcatheter to the deployed state distal of the microcatheter, wherein the second radially expandable segment is capable of radially expanding inside the outer occlusive sack to form an inner occlusive sack in the outer occlusive sack in the deployed state.
US10751064B2 Systems and methods for delivering an implantable device
A delivery system for delivering an implantable device can include a delivery catheter, a sleeve, and a guide catheter. The delivery catheter can have a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end, such that the distal end of the delivery catheter is configured to couple to the implantable device. The sleeve can define a lumen configured to receive the delivery catheter and the implantable device coupled thereto. A first fluid delivery port can be positioned on the delivery catheter or the sleeve. A mechanical seal can be coupled to the sleeve and configured to form a liquid-tight seal with the delivery catheter. A guide catheter can have a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a second fluid delivery port positioned thereon, wherein the proximal end of the guide catheter is configured to be connected to a distal end of the sleeve.
US10751061B2 Pushing apparatus and delivery system
A pushing apparatus and conveying system for an interventional medical instrument. By covering a thermoplastic elastomer on the surface of a steel cable to form an overlay film, steel cable support is improved when guaranteeing the flexibility thereof so that it is difficult for the instrument to deviate from a predetermined position when conveying the instrument, the operation time is shortened, and the operation risk of patients is reduced. Meanwhile, in the conveying system, a sealing member is provided in an inner cavity of a hemostasis valve body to match the overlay film of the steel cable so that the distal end of the hemostasis valve body is isolated from the outside, and the release effect of the instrument can be assessed by radiography before the instrument is released from the steel cable in operation, thereby effectively reducing harm to patients.
US10751046B2 Medical suture needle
A medical suture needle made of stainless steel includes a cutting blade component and a body part continuing to the cutting blade component. The cutting blade component, whose degree of thickness decreases from the body part to a sharp point, includes a first cutting blade part and a second cutting blade part continuing from the first cutting blade part. The first cutting blade part includes two first slanted surfaces formed sandwiching an apex and a first bottom surface sandwiched by the two first slanted surfaces. Cutting blades are formed at an edge constituting the apex and at edges where the first bottom surface and the two first slanted surfaces intersect. The second cutting blade part includes first slanted surfaces, second slanted surfaces having rims approximately parallel to the apex and formed on the respective first slanted surfaces, and a second bottom surface sandwiched by the second slanted surfaces.
US10751044B2 Vaginal tissue closure
A tissue closure system for closing vaginal tissue includes a tissue closure device having an end effector supporting one or more sutures securable to vaginal tissue. The one or more sutures may be separated from the end effector and tied to the vaginal tissue. The tissue closure system may include a tissue approximation device configured to apply negative pressure to vaginal tissue for approximating portions of the vaginal tissue together.
US10751039B2 Expandable devices, rail systems, and motorized devices
Provided herein are expandable devices, rail systems, and motorized devices. In one embodiment, an expandable device comprises an expandable sac having a tool housed therein. The expandable device is optionally configured for operation while inside a body cavity. The expandable device optionally comprises at least one rail in the sac, and at least one railed device coupled to the rail for movement there on. Movement of the railed device on the rail is provided by, for example, a motor such as an electromagnetic motor or an inch-worm type motor. Expandable devices can be used, for example, to perform minimally invasive medical procedures requiring access to a body cavity. Expandable devices can also be used, for example, to provide safe and stable transport of instruments to the body cavity.
US10751037B2 Surgical retractor
A surgical retractor and configured to minimize tearing of the gloves without compromising the ability to grip tissue. The surgical retractor has a handle, a blade, and a plurality of retraction elements. The retraction elements may be fixed to the blade but arranged in a specific configuration that minimizes tearing of the gloves without compromising the ability to grip tissue. The retraction elements may also be made deployable by having a deployed configuration in which the retraction elements are exposed, and a stowed configuration in which the retraction elements are hidden.
US10751031B2 Retrieval of biological materials from the human uterus, ovary and cervix by suction
The invention provides devices and methods for self-administered noninvasive retrieval of biological materials of the uterus and/or cervix and preimplantation stage embryos. The cervical device comprises a receptacle with a variable volume receptacle cavity, a controller configured to change the volume of the receptacle cavity, a surface for collection of biological materials, and a flexible pouch for generation of suction to facilitate efficient retrieval of biological materials. The biological materials retrieved include various biomarkers of diseases and disorders of reproduction, are directly isolated from a site of pathology, and are not metabolized or diluted. Information generated by analyzing these biological materials permits early diagnosis and prognosis assessments of disease and disorders of the female reproductive organs, irregularities of pregnancy, anomalies of the fetus in utero, and microbial infections.
US10751026B2 Skeletal method and arrangement utilizing electromagnetic waves
The object of the invention is a skeletal method utilizing electromagnetic waves to be utilized at least in one of skeletal actuation, skeletal detection and skeletal therapy. In the method is performed at least one of first and second method steps, where in the first method step is generated by means of electromagnetic waves at least one mechanical wave in at least one generation location into the skeleton through soft tissue. In the second method step is detected by means of electromagnetic waves skeletal vibrations due to at least one mechanical wave, is recorded the detected at least one mechanical wave in at least one recording location to form mechanical wave information, and distance of said at least one recording location from said at least one generation location is known, and further in the second method step is determined skeletal properties based on at least one recorded signal.
US10751023B2 Unified trajectory generation process and system
A system, medium, and method including obtaining a plurality of positions for multiple components defined by a plan; obtaining a set of constraints that express limitations for the multiple components at the plurality of positions, the constraints being applicable to a plan where the multiple components synchronously change their positions with time to traverse a prescribed sequence of the plurality of positions, at least one of the multiple components being further constrained to change its position over time by staying within a predefined tolerance to a predefined smooth function of position over time between different positions; determining a trajectory of position and a minimum duration in which the multiple components completely synchronously traverse the prescribed sequence of positions while satisfying the constraints for the multiple components; and generating a record of the determined trajectory of position and the minimum duration for the plurality of components.
US10751021B2 System and method for acquiring an x-ray image
An x-ray imaging system is provided. The system includes an x-ray emitter and an x-ray detector. The system further includes a sensor operative to acquire one or more image acquisition factors, and a controller in electronic communication with the x-ray emitter, the x-ray detector, and the sensor. The controller is operative to: acquire an x-ray image of a patient via the x-ray emitter and the x-ray detector; receive the one or more image acquisition factors from the sensor; and generate a view name of the x-ray image based at least in part on the one or more image acquisition factors.
US10751020B2 X-ray detector, X-ray CT device, X-ray detection method, and X-ray detection program
There is disclosed an X-ray detector that includes a detection section, an addition rate determination section, an addition section, and a position information storage section in order to enhance the accuracy of interpolation of an output signal from a defective element and suppress artifacts with ease without increasing, for example, the length of processing time, the number of processing circuits, and the amount of interpolation data. The detection section includes a plurality of arrays of detection element groups that are each formed of a plurality of detection elements in correspondence with one pixel. The addition rate determination section determines addition rates for output signals of the detection elements. The addition section calculates the signal value of each pixel of a projection image by adding the output signals of the detection elements belonging to the detection element groups in accordance with the addition rates. The position information storage section stores pixel position information and defective element position information. The pixel position information indicates the positional relationship between the pixel and the detection elements. The defective element position information indicates the position of a defective element. Based on the pixel position information and the defective element position information, the addition rate determination section determines the addition rate for the output signal of the defective element and the addition rate for the output signal of a diagonal detection element positioned symmetrically with respect to the defective element in such a manner that the addition rates are equal and lower than the addition rates for the other detection elements and that the addition rates for the other detection elements are substantially equal.
US10751014B2 Using a rotating 2D X-ray imager as an imaging device to perform target tracking during radiation treatment delivery
A method includes receiving, from a volumetric imager, a first image including a target of a patient. The method further includes receiving a second image including the target of the patient. The method further includes tracking, by a processing device, a position of the target using the first image and the second image.
US10751012B2 Radiological imaging device with improved maneuverability
A radiological imaging device including a gantry suitable to perform the radiological imaging. The gantry includes a source suitable to emit radiation and a detector suitable to receive the radiation. The radiological imaging device further includes a control station suitable to control the functioning of the source and the detector. Also, the radiological imaging device includes an articulated arm suitable to move the gantry in relation to the control station to define various configurations. These configurations include an operating configuration wherein the gantry is distanced from the control station and a rest configuration wherein the gantry is alongside the control station limiting the overall dimensions of the device.
US10751008B2 Medical devices for diagnostic imaging
A medical imaging system for detecting ionizing radiation. The system includes one or more pixilated imagers positioned to acquire patient image data and one or more position sensors positioned to acquire patient position data. Once the patient image data and patient position data are acquired, one or more processors operably connected to each of the one or more pixilated imagers and one or more position sensors calculate a three-dimensional mass distribution based on patient image data and patient position data.
US10751007B2 Generating an image sequence
A method generates an image sequence using a tomosynthesis system. The image sequence represents an object under examination in rotating fashion. In a first step at least two projection data sets for the object under examination are captured. These have been acquired using different X-ray spectra in each case and from a plurality of acquisition angles in each case. In a further step at least one combination data set is calculated on the basis of the projection data sets. Subsequently in a further step the image sequence is calculated on the basis of the combination data set. An image sequence generating apparatus and a tomosynthesis system perform this described method.
US10751004B2 Predictive weighting of hypotension profiling parameters
A system having a processor obtain a digital hemodynamic data from a hemodynamic sensor, obtain one or more vital sign parameters characterizing vital sign data from the digital hemodynamic data, derive differential parameters based on the one or more vital sign parameters, generate combinatorial parameters using the one or more vital sign parameters and the differential parameters, determine a risk score corresponding to a probability of a future hypotension event for the living subject based on a weighted combination of a plurality of hypotension profiling parameters including the one or more vital sign parameters characterizing vital sign data, the differential parameters and the combinatorial parameters, and invoke a sensory alarm if the risk score satisfies a predetermined risk criterion.
US10751003B2 Reducing motion-related artifacts in optical measurements for vital signs monitoring
Vital sign monitors are plagued by noisy photoplethysmography (PPG) data, making it difficult for the monitors to output consistently accurate readings. Noise in PPG signals is often caused by motion. The present disclosure provides improved techniques for reducing motion-related artifacts in optical/PPG measurements for vital signs monitoring. In general, techniques described herein are based on using measurements of reference sensors that include sensors other than optical sensors used for the optical measurements, e.g., biopotential sensors, bioimpedance sensors, and/or capacitive sensors. In particular, techniques described herein aim to filter PPG signals using substantially only the noise components of signals generated by reference sensors, by attenuating or altogether eliminating components of the signals generated by reference sensors which are indicative of the parameter the reference sensors are designed to measure. Implementing the techniques described herein may lead to more accurate vital sign evaluation using optical/PPG measurements.
US10751002B2 Biosignal processing apparatus and method
A biosignal processing apparatus includes a communication interface configured to receive a biosignal, and a processor configured to set a target interval of the biosignal, calculate a quality metric corresponding to the target interval based on a target component that is a frequency component of the target interval corresponding to a set value and a non-target component that is a frequency component of the target interval not corresponding to the set value, and estimate a quality of the biosignal based on the quality metric.
US10751000B2 Endotracheal tube apparatus
An apparatus for monitoring EMG signals of a patient's laryngeal muscles includes an endotracheal tube having an exterior surface and a first location configured to be positioned at the patient's vocal folds. A first electrode is formed on the exterior surface of the endotracheal tube substantially below the first location to receive EMG signals primarily from below the vocal folds. A second electrode is formed on the exterior surface of the endotracheal tube substantially above the first location to receive EMG signals primarily from above the vocal folds. The first and second electrodes are configured to receive the EMG signals from the laryngeal muscles when the endotracheal tube is placed in a trachea of the patient.
US10750996B2 Multi-sensor body fluid volume index
An apparatus comprises plurality of physiologic sensors and a processor circuit. The sensors provide sensor signals having physiological information and include a heart sound sensor and an impedance sensor. The processor circuit includes a volume index module configured to determine a value of at least one heart sound parameter using the heart sound signal and determine a value of at least one physiological impedance parameter value using the impedance signal, calculate a volume index representative of fluid volume status of the subject using the at least one heart sound parameter value and the at least one physiological impedance parameter value, compare a determined metric of the calculated volume index to one or more high threshold metric values and one or more low threshold metric values, and generate an indication of a fluid volume status of the subject according to the comparison.
US10750995B2 Pain monitoring and feedback system for dental procedures
A pain monitoring and feedback system for dental procedures includes: a sensing device for taking a picture of a patient for the muscle change detection of the patient undergoing dental procedures, a heat-sensing unit for sensing the body temperature change of the patient, and a grip force-sensing unit for measuring the grip force of the patient; and a computing device for receiving data from the sensing device and outputting a signal corresponding to pain information, a control unit for analyzing at least one of the muscle change, the body temperature change and the grip force change of the patient by using the monitoring data received via the communication unit so as to estimate the pain of the patient and outputting a pain signal or controlling a procedure device according to the estimated pain, and a memory for storing data necessary for processing the control unit.
US10750993B2 Tongue manifestation detecting device and tongue manifestation detecting apparatus comprising the same
The present discourse provides a tongue manifestation detecting device. The tongue manifestation detecting device comprises: an image acquisition component configured to acquire a surface image of a tongue; a temperature acquisition component configured to acquire parameters characterized by the temperature of the tongue; and a brightness temperature image generation component configured to generate a brightness temperature image of the tongue based on the parameters characterized by the temperature of the tongue acquired by the temperature acquisition component.
US10750985B2 Continuous analyte sensor
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a continuous analyte sensor that can be used to measure glucose or lactate levels in a patient, along with other analytes. In some embodiments, the sensor can be located in the tissue or a blood vessel of a patient, and a probe can be located on the skin of the patient generally adjacent to the sensor. The probe can detect luminescent signals that originate from the sensor and that are dependent on analyte levels.
US10750983B2 Physiological measurement system with automatic wavelength adjustment
Disclosed herein is a physiological measurement system that can automatically adjust the number of wavelengths used based on the quality of a sensor signal that is reflective of an optical radiation detected at a sensor after tissue attenuation. The signal quality is examined to determine if it is sufficient to support the use of a full set of wavelengths. If it is determined to be insufficient to support the full set, a reduced number of wavelengths is used.
US10750980B2 Human body measurement using thermographic images
A medical image processing method performed by a computer, for measuring the spatial location of a point on the surface of a patient's body including: acquiring at least two two-dimensional image datasets, wherein each two-dimensional image dataset represents a two-dimensional image of at least a part of the surface which comprises the point, and wherein the two-dimensional images are taken from different and known viewing directions; determining the pixels in the two-dimensional image datasets which show the point on the surface of the body; and calculating the spatial location of the point from the locations of the determined pixels in the two-dimensional image datasets and the viewing directions of the two-dimensional images; wherein the two-dimensional images are thermographic images.
US10750979B2 Apparatus and method for determining 3D load displacement response of a joint
An apparatus for determining 3D load displacement characteristics of an anatomical joint formed by a first body portion and a second body portion moveable with respect to the first body portion. The apparatus includes a first frame for receiving and securing the first body portion and a load displacement assembly. The load displacement assembly includes a first axis for alignment with a first anatomical plane of the joint, a second frame for receiving and securing the second body portion. The second frame is movable relative to the first frame. The load displacement assembly also includes a first counterweight configured to balance the weight of the second frame, a force for applying a load to the second frame, and a displacement sensor for measuring displacement of the second frame relative to the first frame upon application of the force.
US10750976B1 Digital stethoscope for counting coughs, and applications thereof
Embodiments disclosed herein improve digital stethoscopes and their application and operation. A first method detects of a respiratory abnormality using a convolution. A second method counts coughs for a patient. A third method predicts a respiratory event based on a detected trend. A fourth method forecasts characteristics of a future respiratory event. In a fifth embodiment, a base station is provided for a digital stethoscope.
US10750975B2 Methods and systems for generating smoothed images of an elongate medical device
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating smoothed images of an elongate medical device including a plurality of position sensors. The system includes a model construction system configured to be coupled to the medical device and acquire data points corresponding to positions of the position sensors. The computer-based model construction system is further configured to establish a coordinate system, calculate a coordinate for each position sensor, estimate a set of true parameters describing the medical device including a curvature term and a torsion term, calculate a measurement error for each position sensor based on a stiffness parameter, compute smoothed data points for the position sensors based on (i) a function of the estimated set of true parameters and the coordinates of the position sensors, and (ii) a weighting of the measurement error, generate an image of the medical device using the smoothed data points, and display the image.
US10750969B2 Heartbeat detection method and heartbeat detection device
A heartbeat detection device includes a peak search unit (4) for searching for one of a peak at which a value M obtained from a sampling data sequence of an electrocardiographic waveform of a living body changes from an increase to a decrease and a peak at which the value M changes from a decrease to an increase, and a heartbeat time determination unit (5) for checking the value M in a predetermined time domain before a time of the peak and the value M in a predetermined time domain after the time of the peak, and setting the time of the peak as a heartbeat time if differences between the value M at the time of the peak and the values M in the predetermined time domains are not smaller than a predetermined amount.
US10750967B2 Regional high-density mapping of the atrial fibrillation substrate
The present invention concerns a method for identifying areas of the heart of a patient able to be involved in the perpetuation of atrial fibrillation. This method takes into account the reference cycle of the arrhythmia and has two variants: a local variant in which the areas of the heart are each analysed separately and a regional variant in which several areas of the heart are analysed together. The invention also concerns device for implementing said method a program and the medium thereof.
US10750963B2 Apparatus and method for heartbeat detection
According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for heartbeat detection, comprising: means for forming a first amplified signal and a second amplified signal on the basis of an input signal representative of heartbeat, means for forming a third signal by inverting the second signal and adding a base voltage, and means for indicating an overlap of the first signal and the third signal.
US10750961B2 Diagnosis assistance apparatus, diagnosis assistance method, diagnosis assistance program
Provided are diagnosis assistance apparatus, diagnosis assistance method, and diagnosis assistance program, according to which it is possible to effectively assist diagnosis by making it easy to understand a state of biological information of a measurement subject. A diagnosis assistance apparatus includes: biological information analysis unit configured to analyze a plurality of pieces of biological information that are measured from a measurement subject and are stored along with measurement times in a storage medium, and calculate an occurrence frequency of a fluctuating state in which the biological information fluctuates by a threshold or more in a predetermined period and representative value for fluctuation amount of the biological information in the fluctuating state that occurs in the predetermined period; and an analysis result output unit configured to output a graph indicating an analysis result obtained by associating occurrence frequency and representative value that were calculated by the biological information analysis unit.
US10750957B2 Clamp mechanism to assist in attaching a finger cuff
Disclosed is a clamp mechanism to assist in attaching a finger cuff to a patient's finger by a medical assistant. The clamp mechanism may comprise a mounting structure including a top portion having a gap, opposed descending sides, an exterior, and a pair of opposed clamping members. The pair of opposed clamping members extend from opposite sides of the exterior of the mounting structure to form a clamping slot over the gap. The clamping slot is openable by the medical assistant to allow for the pulling of the first side and the second side of the finger cuff by the medical assistant through the gap and the opened clamping slot. Further, the clamping slot is closeable by the medical assistant so that the first side and the second side of the finger cuff are clamped together such that the finger cuff is firmly attachable to the patient's finger.
US10750956B2 System and method for blood pressure measurement
A system for use in monitoring blood circulation data of a user is disclosed. The system comprising a monitoring unit comprising at least one light source unit configured for providing and directing coherent illumination onto at least one selected inspection region on the user's body, and a collection unit configured for collecting light returning for at least a portion of the inspection region and generating a plurality of image data pieces associated with secondary speckle patterns in the collected light returning from said regions; and a control unit configured and operable for receiving said plurality of image data pieces, determining correlation functions between speckle patterns in consecutive image data pieces, processing said correlation functions for determining data indicative of at least two heart rate data sequence indicative of heart rate of the user, and determining data indicative of circulation pressure of the user in accordance with said data indicative of heart rate of the user measured at said first and second monitoring regions.
US10750955B1 Health and fitness tracking
A health & fitness tracking device may include a display that provides fitness information to a wearer of the health & fitness tracking device, at least one physiological sensor that obtains physiological data by monitoring at least one physiological condition of the wearer, at least one environmental sensor that obtains environmental data by monitoring at least one environmental condition, a data storage device that stores the physiological data, the environmental data, and medical history data relating to the wearer, a memory storing a computer program, and a processor that executes the computer program. The computer program may adjust a sensor configuration of the at least one physiological sensor based on the medical history data.
US10750952B2 Continuous glucose monitoring system and methods of use
A continuous glucose monitoring system including a sensor configured to detect one or more glucose levels, a transmitter operatively coupled to the sensor, the transmitter configured to receive the detected one or more glucose levels, the transmitter further configured to transmit signals corresponding to the detected one or more glucose levels, and a receiver operatively coupled to the transmitter configured to receive transmitted signals corresponding to the detected one or more glucose levels, and methods thereof, are disclosed. In one aspect, the transmitter may be configured to transmit a current data point and at least one previous data point, the current data point and the at least one previous data point corresponding to the detected one or more glucose levels.
US10750951B1 Core temperature measurement using asymmetric sensors
A temperature measurement system determines a body temperature. The system includes a first temperature sensor; a first insulation material thermally coupled to the first temperature sensor with a first thermal resistance; a second temperature sensor spaced from the first temperature sensor; a second insulation material thermally coupled to the second temperature sensor with a second thermal resistance that is different from the first thermal resistance; an isothermal plate thermally coupled to the first insulation material and the second insulation material; and an isothermal plate temperature sensor. Heat conduction occurs along a first heat conduction path from the body, through the first insulation material, and to the isothermal plate, and the first temperature sensor measures a first temperature. Heat conduction occurs along a second heat conduction path from the body, through the second insulation material, and to the isothermal plate, and the second temperature sensor measures a second temperature.
US10750949B2 Guidewire with internal pressure sensor
The present document describes a pressure guidewire. It comprises a shaft tube having a proximal section configured to provide pushability to the pressure guidewire; a middle section extending distally relative to the proximal section, the middle section comprising a cut pattern configured to provide greater flexibility in the middle section than the proximal section; and a sensor housing section extending distally relative to the middle section. The pressure guidewire further comprises an inner hypotube comprising a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the inner hypotube positioned entirely radially inward of the shaft tube and within at least the middle section, the proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the inner hypotube being joined to the shaft tube; and a tip pressure sensor positioned in the sensor housing section.
US10750947B2 System and method for intraoperative fluorescence imaging in ambient light
A system and method for intraoperative fluorescence imaging. A system for intraoperative fluorescence imaging includes a visible light source, a laser light source, a visible light image detector, a fluorescence image detector, radio frequency (RF) circuitry, and an image processing system. The RF circuitry is coupled to the laser light source and the fluorescence image detector. The RF circuitry is configured to modulate laser light generated by the laser source, and modulate an intensifier of the fluorescence image detector. The image processing system is coupled to the visible light image detector and the fluorescence image detector. The image processing system is configured to merge a fluorescence image produced by the fluorescence image detector and a visible light image produced by the visible light image detector to generate an intraoperative image showing an outline of a region of interest identified in the fluorescence image overlaid on the visible light image.
US10750945B2 Biological signal recording system
A transmission device can be carried by the subject. A biological signal recording device can perform wireless communication with the transmission device. A transmitter transmits biological signal data corresponding to a biological signal of a subject. A storage stores the biological signal data. A receiver receives the biological signal data. A recorder records the biological signal data received by the receiver. A detector detects a missing portion in the biological signal data recorded by the recorder or a receipt of the biological signal data by the receiver. A notifier notifies the missing portion or transmits an acknowledgment of the receipt to the transmission device. A complementary transmitter retrieves biological signal data corresponding to the notified missing portion from the storage or identifies unreceived biological signal data and retrieves the identified biological signal data, and transmits the retrieved biological signal data. A complementary recorder records the biological signal data transmitted by the complementary transmitter.
US10750944B2 Eye surgery visualization system
An eye surgery visualization system includes an image sensor and contains an imaging system for producing an image of an object region with an optical imaging beam path in an imaging plane on an image sensor. A computer unit has an image processing routine for an image of the object region, the image having been captured by the image sensor. An image display unit visualizes image data of an image processed in the computer unit. An ophthalmoscopy loupe of the system images a portion lying within a patient's eye in an intermediate image plane that is conjugate to the imaging plane on the image sensor. The image processing routine separates the first portions of the image of the object region from second portions of the image of the object region in the imaging plane on the image sensor.
US10750942B2 Adaptive laryngoscope and adaptive blade for a laryngoscope
An adaptive blade for a laryngoscope includes a proximal end, a distal end, a first chain arranged between the ends and composed of a plurality of chain links connected in pairs in an articulated manner, a second chain arranged between the ends and composed of a plurality of chain links connected in pairs in an articulated manner, and a spacer component, connected at a first end in an articulated manner to the first chain, and connected at a second end in an articulated manner to the second chain. One or more or all of the articulated connections between the chain links of the first chain, the chain links of the second chain and the spacer component are provided as a form-fit hinge.
US10750939B2 Expanding endoscope and method
An endoscope having a camera and a tubular enclosure. A distal end of the camera may be movable from a first position in line with a longitudinal axis of the tubular enclosure to a second position lateral of the longitudinal axis of the tubular enclosure. Some embodiments are configured such that no portion of the endoscope obstructs a view from the distal end of the camera as the distal end of the camera is moved from the first position to the second position.
US10750937B2 Stereoscopic endoscope apparatus having variable focus and fixed focus objective optical systems
A stereoscopic endoscope apparatus includes: an insertion portion; a variable focus objective optical system; a fixed focus objective optical system; an image pickup section; an image signal generation output section that outputs an image signal for two-dimensional display when a focal length of the variable focus objective optical system and a focal length of the fixed focus objective optical system are different from each other, and outputs an image signal for stereoscopic observation when the focal length of the variable focus objective optical system and the focal length of the fixed focus objective optical system are coincident with each other in the near point observation state.
US10750935B2 Guidance device and capsule medical device guidance system
A guidance device includes: a magnetic field generation unit configured to generate the magnetic field; a movement mechanism configured to move the magnetic field generation unit in a vertical direction; a rotation mechanism configured to rotate the magnetic field generation unit in a vertical plane including a magnetization direction of the magnetic field generation unit; an input unit configured to input first operation information for changing posture of a capsule medical device; and a control unit configured to: cause the rotation mechanism to rotate the magnetic field generation unit to change the posture of the capsule medical device based on the first operation information; and control the movement mechanism to change a distance between the magnetic field generation unit and the capsule medical device to correct a magnetic attracting force in a vertical direction of the capsule medical device.
US10750927B1 Hands-free shoe sole cleaning device and method
A hands-free footwear sole cleaning device is foot-actuated to clean the bottom of footwear sole. Applying direct force with the footwear sole actuates a sprayer to discharge a cleaning fluid directly into the crevices and traction that form in the bottom of the footwear sole; and thereby remove debris. The sprayer is adjustable so that the direction, intensity, and pattern of the cleaning fluid can be adjusted for different cleaning needs and footwear soles. The device comprises an elevated base that provides support and, through its elevated disposition enables drainage of the cleaning fluid and debris. The device also includes a sprayer that is detachably retained in the elevated base to forcibly discharge cleaning fluid towards the footwear sole. The device also includes a foot trigger that is pivotally in communication with a spray trigger on the sprayer to actuate discharge of cleaning fluid onto the footwear sole with minimal splashing and debris dislodgement above the elevated base.
US10750926B2 Bucket cleaning apparatus and method of use thereof
A bucket cleaning apparatus is provided. The bucket cleaning apparatus includes a frame. One or more primary support members is coupled individually to the frame. A corresponding secondary support member is coupled to each primary support member. A scraper is coupled to one or more of each of the primary support members and secondary support members, wherein each scraper is adjustable with respect to the primary support member or secondary support member to which the scraper is coupled. A bucket may be inserted over the top of the primary support members such that the scrapers on at least the primary support members engage interior surfaces of the bucket to clean out the bucket as the bucket is rotated about the primary support members.
US10750921B2 Automatic cleaning device and sweeping assembly thereof
The present disclosure relates to an automatic cleaning device and a sweeping assembly thereof. The sweeping assembly includes: a brush holder, a brush body disposed at least partially in the brush holder; and an anti-winding structure. The anti-winding structure is located at a joint of the brush body and the brush holder, where the anti-winding structure is configured to at least partially fill a gap at the joint when the sweeping assembly is in a working state.
US10750920B2 Control method of robot system including plurality of moving robots
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of controlling a robot system including a plurality of moving robots each assigned a cleaning area, the method including receiving a command designating an urgent cleaning area, at least one moving robot of the plurality of moving robots moving to the urgent cleaning area according to a predetermined criterion based on the command, performing a cleaning operation by the moving robot having moved to the urgent cleaning area and a moving robot assigned the urgent cleaning area as a cleaning area, and returning to an assigned cleaning area by the moving robot having moved to the urgent cleaning area when the cleaning operation is completed.
US10750918B2 Cleaning robot and controlling method thereof
Disclosed is a cleaning robot including: a driving unit configured to move the cleaning robot; an obstacle sensor configured to sense an obstacle; and a controller configured to reduce, if a distance between the cleaning robot and the obstacle is shorter than or equal to a reference distance, a driving speed of the cleaning robot so that the driving speed of the cleaning robot is lower than a shock absorbing speed when the cleaning robot contacts the obstacle.
US10750915B2 Vacuum cleaning systems and methods including slide out drum and filter interlock device
A vacuum cleaning system includes a housing, a motor connected to the housing, a debris container, a filter assembly, and a stop. The housing defines an inlet, an outlet, and a receptacle. The motor is adapted to generate air flow through the housing from the inlet to the outlet. The debris container is slidable into and out of the housing receptacle. The stop is connected to the housing and adapted to inhibit mounting the debris container when the filter assembly is absent from the debris container.
US10750908B2 Container for food processing system
A container configured for use with a food processing system includes a container body configurable with a food processing base. The container body includes an interior wall and an exterior wall. The interior will and the exterior wall are arranged in contact at a first end. At least one of the interior wall and the exterior wall is formed from a non-resilient material. A chamber is defined by said container body.
US10750907B2 Food processor
A food processor may include: a base; a container including an accommodation tub installed on an upper surface of the base and accommodating a processing target, a handle support part laterally protruding from a side surface of the accommodation tub, and a handle extending upwards or downwards from the handle support part; a lower enclosure installed on the upper surface of the base to surround a lower portion of the accommodation tub; and an upper enclosure positioned in a coupled state and a released state with respect to the lower enclosure and cooperatively supporting the handle support part together with the lower enclosure to suppress shaking of the container.
US10750905B2 Barbecue (bar-b-que) grill and smoker
Provided is a grill apparatus having an elongated base assembly coupled to a firebox assembly. The base assembly includes a lid with a handle, where the lid is pivotally coupled to a base along the length of the base assembly. The base has a bottom, and a hole in a side portion that is adapted to accept an exhaust piping assembly, while the bottom of the base has a hole that substantially accommodate a fire box assembly. The firebox assembly is coupled to the base assembly and includes a firebox and at least one vent. A removable shield separates the firebox assembly from the base assembly. The shield is slightly larger than the hole in the base in at least one dimension, such that as the shield rests on the base above the hole in the base, a gap is left that allows heat and air to flow from the firebox into the base assembly.
US10750902B2 Warming apparatus for warming the contents of a foodstuff container
In a warming apparatus for warming the contents of a foodstuff container, a barrier member is disposed at least in part within the interior space of a housing of the apparatus and includes a generally tubular barrier wall extending longitudinally within the housing and defining a warming compartment therein. The barrier wall has a lower end and an open upper end accessible through an open upper end of the housing for receiving the foodstuff container into the warming compartment. The barrier wall is resiliently flexible at least transversely of the barrier member. A reservoir is disposed in the housing for containing a warming liquid. A heating unit is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The heating unit is operable to receive warming liquid from the reservoir and heat the warming liquid for supplying heated warming liquid into the warming compartment to warm the contents of the foodstuff container.
US10750899B2 Brewing apparatus with air suction for cold extraction and brewing method thereof
The present invention discloses a brewing apparatus with air suction for cold extraction and a brewing method thereof, the apparatus adopts a air suction device to suck air out of a pot body and achieves a subatmospheric environment, by adopting the subatmospheric environment together with the cold water, it is able to extract a plurality of brewing ingredients effectively, and be able to shorten an extraction period while improving an extraction efficiency, which is favorable for a popularization of cold extraction beverage, and the brewing apparatus with air suction for the cold extraction is convenient to use, having a low manufacturing cost. The apparatus is able to prepare a cold-extraction beverage ready just after a simple operation, thus having a good economic efficiency and practicality.
US10750896B2 Immersion beverage maker with plunger assembly
A beverage maker having a brew container with a base, a first cylindrical section having a first diameter attached to the base and a second section attached to the first cylindrical section having at least a portion with a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter; a liquid reservoir; a liquid delivery system configured to draw liquid from the liquid reservoir and deliver the liquid to the brew container; a plunger assembly having a filter portion configured to filter the substance to produce the beverage from the liquid and a gasket configured to form a seal between the plunger assembly and an inner wall of the brew container in the first cylindrical section As the plunger assembly is raised through the liquid from the base of the brew container a vacuum is formed between the plunger assembly and the bottom of the brew container and the filter traps and separates the substance to produce the beverage from the beverage.
US10750891B2 Pump operated lid
A pump operated lid that pushes liquid through the lid. The pump operated lid includes an enclosure having an interior volume and an outer perimeter, wherein the outer perimeter is designed to removably secure to a cup. An air pump is within the interior volume along with a power source and a control circuit, each operably connected to the air pump. A switch is on the enclosure and operably connected to the air pump, such that the switch is designed to activate the air pump. One or more valves are on the upper surface and designed to allow air into the interior volume when the air pump is activated. An aperture is on the upper surface and extends through the enclosure and is designed to receive a straw therethrough.
US10750889B2 Quilt batting materials and methods of using the same
Improved batting insert materials for quilting are provided herein. The improved batting materials are adapted to be positioned between a quilt top and quilt bottom, and the materials advantageously prevent slippage of quilt layers during stitching without the need for pinning or basting. The insert materials generally comprise a batting layer and a flannel layer secured to the batting layer. The flannel layer is adapted to be positioned abutting the quilt bottom, and it has been discovered that the interaction between the surfaces of these fabrics prevents the layers from slipping. Quilts and methods utilizing the improved batting insert materials are also provided herein.
US10750887B2 Food service equipment and systems
Food service equipment may include a hygienic shield system. The hygienic shield system may include a frame that is coupled to a serving surface of the food service equipment. At least one clear or transparent panel may be coupled to the frame. The food service equipment may include a media device or system that is integrated within or on the food service equipment. The media device may be configured to playback one of audio and video of a media file. The food service equipment may include a controller configured to select the one of audio and video of the media file for playback by the media device.
US10750886B2 Systems and methods of objectively confirming customer self-scanning of products in a retail store
In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided to confirm customer scanning of products. Some embodiments provide retail store automated product confirmation systems, comprising: a plurality of RFID tag readers; a scan compiling circuit communicatively coupled with a plurality of portable product scanning systems and configured to associate the scanned identifying information with the customer and create a purchase list; and a scan confirmation circuit configured to: receive product identifying information detected by two RFID tag readers and associated with the customer without the customer having to travel through a choke point, generate an RFID detected product listing, determine a current level of accuracy between the RFID detected product listing and the purchase list, and direct an action be taken based on the determined level of accuracy.
US10750877B2 Pocketed spring comfort layer having at least one foam layer and method of making same
A pocketed spring comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has pockets characterized by the individual mini coil springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with between at least one cushion assembly and a sheet of polypropylene fabric. Each cushion assembly includes at least one foam layer. A segmented seam joins the cushion assembly and the sheet of polypropylene fabric around each of the mini coil springs of the pocketed spring comfort layer. The method of making the pocketed spring comfort layer includes compressing the mini coil springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
US10750876B2 Adjustable organizer
An adjustable organizer, for holding useful items and supported between the mattress and box spring of a bed, between couch or chair cushions, or by a bed frame, if available, as examples, is described, Useful items may include magazines, books, mobile telephones, computer tablets, charging devices therefor, drinking water containers, and the like. The adjustable organizer may be disassembled, making it readily storable, and includes a container, which may have multiple compartments, and an open top for providing ready access to the items, first and second planar cylindrical support bars, and planar U-shaped connecting bracket.
US10750875B2 Adjustable bed system having split-head and joined foot configuration
A sleep system comprises a mattress including a movable first section extending laterally along a first portion of a width of the mattress and extending longitudinally along a first portion of a length of the mattress, a movable second section extending laterally along a second portion of the width of the mattress and extending longitudinally along the first portion of the length of the mattress, and a movable third section extending laterally across substantially the entire width of the mattress and extending longitudinally along a second portion of the length of the mattress, and an articulation system configured to independently articulate the first section, the second section, and the third section.
US10750872B2 Adjustable saddle
An adjustable saddle may include a mounting frame with a plurality of tracks configured to receive a plurality of fasteners configured to couple a first saddle half base and a second saddle half base to the mounting frame. The plurality of tracks may extend along a rectilinear path, and/or an arcuate path, to allow pivotal attachment of the first and second saddle half bases at a plurality of different pivot points. In some embodiments, the first and second saddle half bases may also include a plurality of mounting tabs and an intermediate open space formed between the first and second saddle half bases, when the adjustable saddle is fully assembled, in order to allow easy access to the plurality of fasteners.
US10750868B2 Office seat
An office seat is disclosed. The office seat includes a seat body; an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a sitting posture of a user by adjusting a state of the seat body, and the adjustment mechanism being provided on the seat body; an image capture device for detecting the contour of the user's body; a controller, the controller being connected to the adjustment mechanism and the image capture device, respectively, and controlling the adjustment mechanism to adjust the seat body according to the detection result of the image capture device. In certain embodiments the office seat may be able to adjust the user's sitting posture, protect the user's physical health, be comfortable in use.
US10750866B2 Display unit with built-in shelving supports
Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a display unit with built-in, hollow vertical supports that are formed out of a single sheet of material. As one example, a display unit having a plurality of built-in, hollow vertical supports for supporting one or more shelves is provided. The display unit includes: a first single sheet of material folded into: (i) a plurality of vertical panels; and (ii) a first set of built-in, hollow vertical supports of the plurality of built-in, hollow vertical supports, wherein each built-in, hollow vertical support contacts one or more of the plurality of vertical panels; and a first shelf of the one or more shelves disposed within the frame and supported by each built-in, hollow vertical support of the first set of built-in, hollow vertical supports.
US10750864B2 Automatically activated anti-disengagement system for a hidden hanging bracket for wall cupboards
An anti-disengagement system that can be automatically activated for a hidden hanging bracket of a wall cupboard is employed to prevent the disengagement of a wall cupboard hooked to a support, fixed to a wall, with a movable hook having a curved hooking tooth forming part of a hanging bracket coupled to the wall cupboard at the rear. Elastically yielding engagement elements are automatically snap-activated upon insertion of the curved hooking tooth into a housing of the support.
US10750861B2 Drive device for a movable furniture part
A drive device for a movable furniture part includes a first lockable ejection device and a second lockable ejection device for ejecting the movable furniture part out of a closed position into an open position. The first ejection device has a first locking device and the second ejection device has a second locking device. The first locking device and the second locking device each have a locking position and an unlocking position. The first locking device and the second locking device are movable between the respective locking position and the respective unlocking position by rotational movement of a respective first component relative to a respective second component about a rotational axis oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first ejection device and the second ejection device. A synchronizing device for synchronizing the first locking device and the second locking device.
US10750854B2 Electrically height-adjustable table
The present disclosure relates to a table top, a leg and a worktable comprising a table top and legs. The table top has a honeycomb structure which extends along a main extension plane of the table top, with one or more areas being cut out from the honeycomb structure in accordance with a predetermined layout for receiving electrical and/or mechanical components. The leg has one or more decorative elements each having an areal main extension, the one or more decorative elements extending along their areal main dimensions over at least part of the surface of the leg and being fixed to the leg. Further, a worktable having such a table top and such a leg is described. A system comprising a worktable with a table top and legs of this type as well as a packaging for packing the worktable is also described.
US10750853B1 Broom with light
A broom with a brush section and a brush cap into which the upper ends of a plurality of bristles are mounted, a plurality of white-light LEDs, a shaft, a rechargeable battery, an on/off switch, and a printed circuit board. The plurality of white-light LEDs are arranged in two rows around a perimeter of a bottom of the brush cap. The bristles are arranged in clusters, and each cluster is inserted into a hole in the bottom of the brush cap. The ten white-light LEDs are mounted into the bottom of the brush cap at preset, individual orientations so that a central axis of a light beam from each LED is oriented in a direction that is parallel to the bristles that are closest to that particular LED.
US10750852B2 Brushing breath freshener
A device for freshening breath includes a hollow housing sized to be placeable over a finger, a brush unit for brushing teeth, the brush unit being integrally formed with the housing and including a plurality of bristles; and breath freshening fluid held via surface tension within the brush unit and releasable upon of contact of the brush unit with the teeth.
US10750842B2 Bottle
The present disclosure relate to a smart and intelligent water bottle that can inform its user of his hydration needs by tracking water consumed by the user and also functions as a safety device by enabling user to transmit a SoS and GPS co-ordinates to predefined list of friends, family or official institutions. The bottle, while tracking water consumption, can differentiate between actual consumption and intended or unintended discharge of its contents. The bottle incorporates a panic button configured to recognize a genuine pressing of the panic button based on natural increase in heart rate of the user in case of emergencies. The disclosed bottle incorporates a capacitive sensor and a tilt sensor for measurement of water present in the bottle is done. In an aspect, the capacitive sensor is configured centrally within a hollow space in the bottle to prevent its contact with water.
US10750841B2 Beauty product displays
Devices and methods for displaying beauty and other visual products are disclosed. A display system can include a frame and a sample portion. Traits such as color and texture of a beauty product can be displayed on the sample portion, and the frame portion can interface with product shelving to align samples with relevant products in the display. The sample portion can be releasably attached to the frame to be removed by a user and be placed above a body part of the user to which a beauty product may be applied, or a body part can be placed in proximity to the sample portion even while it is attached to the frame. The user can advantageously view the beauty product as applied to the body part without applying the beauty product. The system is useful for fingernail polish display, for example.
US10750834B2 Bag provided with expansion means
A bag provided with an expansion member, including: a bag body having a storage space formed therein; a cushion pocket forming a predetermined space inside the storage space of the bag body; and an expansion member which is accommodated in the cushion pocket, and of which the total volume is variable when air is injected or discharged through an injection portion.
US10750827B2 Crampons provided with spikes
Disclosed are chain-type crampons for preventing mountain-climbing boots from being slipped on a snowy road or icy road when climbing a mountain. The crampons having an elastic band and chains mounted on the band are provided with a plurality of spikes and link rings including an advanced spike on the front of the boot when so mounted, so that a brake power on the snowy road or icy road is increased and snow is not adhered to the crampons. The crampons have a restraining member at the front.
US10750822B2 Article of footwear with a harness and fluid-filled chamber arrangement
An article of footwear includes a structural harness and impact-attenuating structure arrangement that includes a fluid-filled chamber. The article includes an upper, a sole secured to the upper having an impact-attenuating structure including a fluid-filled chamber and a structural harness. The structural harness may extend between the upper and fluid-filled chamber in a tensile arrangement that biases the fluid-filled chamber toward the upper and compresses the chamber. The structural harness may include a first layer, a thread layer bonded to the first layer and a second layer bonded to the thread layer on an opposite side of the thread layer. The thread layer may include threads configured to transmit tensile forces and restrict stretch in a longitudinal direction of the threads.
US10750820B2 Midsole lattice with hollow tubes for footwear
An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole member connected to upper. The sole member includes a plurality of tubular structures. Each of the plurality of tubular structures is at least partially filled with a loose granular material.
US10750814B2 Method and device for the manufacture of sporting goods and sporting goods manufactured thereby
Described are methods for the manufacture of sporting goods, in particular a shoe, sporting goods manufactured by such methods, for example a shoe, as well as a device for performing such methods. The method for the manufacture of sporting goods, in particular a shoe, is provided, wherein the sporting goods has a first component with a first connection surface and a second component with a second connection surface. The method includes activating at least one portion of the first connection surface by providing heat energy without contact, and connecting the first component with the second component by joining the first connection surface and the second connection surface.
US10750811B1 Helmet with sweat gutter
A helmet includes a helmet body, and a sweat-collecting strap extending between opposed ends along an interior of the helmet body. The sweat-collecting strap has a gutter between the opposed ends thereof. Each end of the sweat-collecting strap is mounted along one of the side portions of the helmet body. The sweat-collecting strap is displaceable with respect to the helmet body to bias the gutter against a forehead of the wearer above the eyes.
US10750810B2 Method of projecting sewing pattern pieces onto fabric
According to the present invention there is provided a method of projecting images of sewing patterns as templates onto fabrics. The contemplated application for the invention includes sewist making an article of clothing. As such, images of the patterns to be sewn are stored in a storage device for latter access from a computing device that sends them to a projecting device for projection. The projecting devices is then positioned, graduated, calibrated, and set for optimizing the cutting of the fabric. Thereafter, the operator may interactively modify the projected image, and as such initiates the cutting of the fabric, in accordance to the projected sewing patterns.
US10750808B1 Decorative artificial plant
A decorative artificial plant apparatus having a tubular frame configured to resemble the longitudinal shape of trunk and branch portions of a natural plant that is being duplicated. A stack of overlapping open cylinder segments is supported on the frame shaped to collectively resemble an outer surface of the trunk portion. Each cylinder segment has an expansion feature configured to diametrically expand when overlapped around an adjacent cylinder segment in the stack.
US10750807B1 Garment system for interchangeable covers for garment straps
A bra strap cover system is disclosed. The system includes a bra including at least one shoulder strap and a decorative bra strap cover. The shoulder strap of the bra includes a plurality of fasteners attached to its upper surface. The underside of the bra strap cover includes a plurality fasteners attached thereto. The bra strap cover is configured to be removably attached to the bra strap such that the bra strap cover substantially covers and overlies the upper surface of the shoulder strap.
US10750805B2 Adhesive fabrication process for garments and other fabric products
A process for fabricating a three-dimensional, multi-layered fabric product with a moisture barrier is provided. A partially seamed inner lining fabric assembly having at least a two-dimensional shape is laminated with a membrane barrier film having flaps left un-laminated to cover at least one seam. The inner lining fabric assembly is further seamed and flaps of the of the membrane barrier film overlapped into contact with each other and sealed to provide a continuous moisture barrier. A process for fabricating a stretchable section of a garment with a moisture barrier is also provided. At least a section of a garment is formed from fibers arranged in a pattern having a direction of stretch in one direction and a three-dimensional surface texture such that a portion of the fibers protrude above another portion of the fibers. The stretchable section is stretched in the direction of stretch. Segments of a membrane barrier film are adhered to an outer edge of the protruding portion of the fibers while the section is stretched in the direction of stretch, leaving intermediate segments of the barrier film free from adherence to the section. In this way, the intermediate segments of the membrane barrier film include slack that folds up to form ruches when the section is in a relaxed state.
US10750800B2 Surgical apparel system
A surgical garment configured for attachment to a surgical helmet, wherein the surgical garment defines a barrier between the wearer and the environment. The surgical helmet includes a peripheral device, a chin bar, and a coupling member. The coupling member may be recessed within the chin bar. The surgical garment may comprise an attachment element configured to removably couple with the coupling member of the surgical helmet. The coupling member and attachment member may comprise reciprocal features, such as a protrusion and a recess. The protrusion and/or corresponding recess may comprise a curved or similarly shaped surface configured to resist decoupling of the attachment member and the coupling member when a force is applied to the surgical garment.
US10750798B2 Hand warmer
An element defines an aperture, is insulative and has a muff configuration wherein: the element defines a tubular body sized and dimensioned to permit a user to manipulate a phone interiorly of the tubular body; and the aperture permits the phone to be viewed in the course of such manipulation.
US10750792B2 Underwear garment
A garment that includes a main body, a waistband positioned along an upper side of the main body, and a pouch positioned centrally and frontally on the main body with respect to the user. The pouch includes an auxiliary pouch, an orifice panel forming an orifice, and a hood covering the orifice panel from an outside surface thereof. The auxiliary pouch is configured to accommodate a first anatomical part of the user. The orifice is configured to accommodate insertion of a second anatomical part of the user therethrough into a separated space. The separated space is defined by an outside surface of the orifice panel and an inside surface of the hood. The hood is attached to said garment at a top side of the hood and upper portions of both lateral sides of the hood. A bottom side of the hood is not directly attached to the garment.
US10750791B1 Vaporization device having remotely controllable operational modes
Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.
US10750790B2 Electronic cigarette and atomizing assembly and atomizing element thereof
An atomizing element for an electronic cigarette is provide, which includes: a porous body comprising an atomizing surface and a liquid absorbing surface; and a porous heating film formed on the atomizing surface. An electronic cigarette and an atomizing assembly including the same are also provided.
US10750787B2 Heat-not-burn device and method
A device for converting a consumable into an aerosol with high heat without burning the consumable by packaging the consumable containing an internal susceptor inside an encasement having a plurality of holes with an induction heating element wrapped around the consumable-containing package to heat the susceptor using a magnetic field generated by the induction heating element. Combustion of the consumable-containing package is minimized by limiting air inside the consumable-containing package by coating the encasement material that melts at high temperatures. The coating may also include a flavoring.
US10750786B2 Electronic smoking device with secondary heating element
It is provide an electronic smoking device (10) which comprises a mouthpiece (15) at a first end (40) of the electronic smoking device (10), wherein the mouthpiece (15) comprises an air inhalation port (36). Furthermore, the electronic smoking device (10) comprises an atomizer (26) with a primary heating element (27) and a liquid reservoir (34). A secondary heating element (60) is provided inside the electronic smoking device (10) at the first end (40) of the electronic smoking device (10). Furthermore, a mouthpiece (15) for an electronic smoking device (10) is provided, comprising a body (19) with an air inhalation port (36) therein. The mouthpiece (15) comprises a secondary heating element (60) which is arranged within the body (19).
US10750784B2 Aerosol-generating systems and methods for guiding an airflow inside an electrically heated aerosol-generating system
An aerosol-generating system is provided, including a liquid storage portion including a container configured to hold a liquid aerosol-generating substrate and defining an opening; a heater assembly extending across the opening along a plane transverse to the opening and including at least one electrically operated heating element; and a first channel defining a first flow route, a portion of the first channel being arranged with respect to the plane transverse to the opening such that at least a portion of the first channel is configured to direct air originating from outside the system to impinge against and across a surface portion of the at least one electrically operated heating element. A method for guiding an airflow in an electrically operated aerosol-generating system is also provided.
US10750783B2 Universal adjustable nail assembly for concentrate volatilization and delivery
A titanium alloy nail for use in connection with the volatilization of concentrate, including cannabis extract. The nail interchanges with various standardized male and female grounded joints. The components of the nail may are detachably threadable to one another and configurable to adapt to fit any number of a multitude of configurations, including ten standardized joints.
US10750781B2 Electronic cigarette, atomizer device thereof, method for assembling the atomizer device
An electronic cigarette, an atomizer device thereof and a method for assembling the atomizer device are provided. The atomizer device comprises an atomizer assembly (14) having an atomizer base (141), a heating member (142), and a liquid transport member (143). The atomizer base (141) includes a tubular body (1412) having an inserting end (1413); and a side wall of the tubular body (1412) defines at least one slot (1414) extending along a longitudinal direction and communicating with an end surface of the inserting end (1413). The heating member (142) is tubular and arranged in the tubular body (1412), and an air flowing channel is defined inside the heating member (142). The liquid transport member (143) comprises a tubular liquid transport body (1431) and at least one couple of connecting portions (1432) connected together in a circumferential direction of the liquid transport body (1431).
US10750776B1 Fire pipe
A battery-operated ignition smoking pipe including a replaceable nichrome wire within an indentation on an inner perimeter of a bowl of the pipe body, a fuel reservoir directly below and adjacent the interior cavity of the bowl, an ignition switch on a stem of a pipe body to activate, in one embodiment, a nichrome wire and, and in another embodiment, an ignition wire for igniting an amount of fuel within a fuel reservoir to combust an ignitable smoking substance, such as tobacco, contained within the bowl, and a filter disposed between the stem and the bowl. The present device permits one-handed ignition to combust the smoking substance.
US10750774B2 Extraction method of flavor constituent and manufacturing method of composition element of favorite item
An extraction method of a flavor constituent comprises: a step A for heating a tobacco raw material which is subjected to an alkali treatment; and a step B for bringing a release component released in the gas phase in the step A into contact with a collection solvent at normal temperature until any time from when a first condition is satisfied to when a second condition is satisfied. The first condition is determined based on a residual rate of nicotine component. The second condition is determined based on a remaining amount of nicotine component.
US10750773B2 Reconstituted tobacco sheets and related methods
The invention relates to a reconstituted tobacco sheet having a basis weight of less than about (14) grams per square foot (about (151) grams per square metre) and comprising tobacco stem or stalk refined fibres having a length of at least about (300) micrometres and tobacco cast leaf material. There is further provided a method of making a reconstituted tobacco sheet, the method comprising preparing a dispersion of tobacco stems or stalks in a liquid, the dispersion having a consistency of at least about (10) percent by weight. The tobacco stems or stalks in the dispersion are refined to obtain a pulp suspension having a freeness (drainability) of at least about (30) degrees Schopper-Riegler and comprising tobacco stem or stalk fibres having a length of at least about (300) micrometres dispersed in the liquid. The pulp suspension is combined with tobacco cast leaf material to obtain a slurry, and a sheet is formed from the slurry.
US10750772B2 Apparatus and method for producing flake-like cereal without the use of a flaking mill
An apparatus and method for producing flake-like cereal without the use of a flaking mill.
US10750771B2 Food supplement comprising amino acid and chromium
Disclosed is a food supplement including at least the amino acids leucine, isoleucine, valine, threonine and lysine and Chromium. Also disclosed are food compositions including the food supplement as well as uses of both.
US10750770B2 Combination of natural antioxidants
The present invention concerns an antioxidant combination of at least tocopherols, carnosic acid and hydrolysable gallotannins, wherein: —the amount of tocopherols is less than about 500 ppm, and—the ratio of carnosic acid:hydrolysable gallotannins ranges from about 1:4 to about 3:1. The present invention also concerns an antioxidated fat-containing composition comprising this antioxidant combination. The present invention also concerns a method for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition, as well as the use of the antioxidant combination for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition.
US10750767B2 Non-fried potato chips
Disclosed herein are non-fried potato chips that are produced without frying in oil to reduce an oil content but have a crispy texture and good meltability in the mouth, which cannot be sufficiently achieved by conventional non-fried potato chips, and are therefore comparable to potato chips produced by frying in oil. The inside of the non-fried potato chips is sufficiently puffed, and the non-fried potato chips have a number of pores. More specifically, the non-fried potato chips have 10/mm2 or more holes with a short diameter of 20 μm or more and a porosity of 35% to 65% when their vertical sections are observed.
US10750766B2 Food ingredients produced from high amylose wheat
Provided are food and drink ingredients produced from wheat grain which has a low level (2-30%) of total starch branching enzyme II activity and an amylose content in the starch of at least 50% (w/w), and processes for producing and using the ingredients. Also provided are foods produced from the ingredients which may be used in humans to improve one or more parameters of metabolic health, bowel health or cardiovascular health.
US10750765B2 Desalinization device and method for producing desalinized object
A desalinization device includes a separating unit that is configured to separate an object including moisture into the moisture and a substance other than the moisture, a desalinizing unit that is configured to generate desalinized water obtained by removing salinity from the moisture separated by the separating unit, and a mixing unit that is configured to generate a desalinized object, by mixing the substance separated by the separating unit with the desalinized water generated by the desalinizing unit.
US10750764B2 Stevia-containing beverage
Beverages having an improvement in continuity of aftertaste caused by Rebaudioside D (RebD) and Rebaudioside M (RebM) and methods of production thereof. A content (A) of catechin compound(s) in beverages is adjusted to within a certain range, a total content (B) of RebM and/or RebD in beverages is adjusted to within a certain range, and B/A is adjusted to within a certain range.
US10750763B2 Method for conducing concentrated cannabis oil to be stable, emulsifiable and flavorless for use in hot beverages and resulting powderized cannabis oil
A method for producing powderized Cannabis oil, and the resulting powderized Cannabis oil, in which concentrated Cannabis oil is mixed with and absorbed by a modified starch powder, preferably maltodextrin, in a ratio of at least three grams of starch powder for every one-eighth of a gram of Cannabis oil is disclosed. Further disclosed are beverages, baked goods and single-serve beverage brewing cartridges utilizing or incorporating the powderized Cannabis oil to create human-consumable products that contain an emulsified, tasteless, and odorless dose of Cannabis oil.
US10750762B2 Bio-based N-acetyl-L-methionine and use thereof
A bio-based N-acetyl-L-methionine and a preparation method thereof, a feed additive containing the N-acetyl-L-methionine, a feed composition containing the feed additive, and a method for raising animals which includes feeding a feed additive containing the N-acetyl-L-methionine or a feed composition containing the feed additive to animals.
US10750759B2 Edible water-in-oil emulsions and a process for preparing such emulsions
The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an edible water-in-oil emulsion comprising 10 to 85 wt. % of liquid oil, 0.5 to 50 wt. % of hardstock fat, 10 to 85 wt. % of a dispersed water-phase; comprising the steps of: a) providing a first water-in-oil emulsion; b) providing a second water-in-oil emulsion; and c) mixing said first and second emulsion to provide a finished edible water-in-oil emulsion. The invention further relates to water-in-oil emulsions having a distinct water-phase release profile.
US10750755B2 Continuous process to produce firmer processed vegetables
A continuous method for improving the firmness of vegetable products uses a continuous vegetable product treatment device comprising a vegetable product treatment chamber having a vegetable product inlet, a vegetable product outlet, a vegetable product transport mechanism for urging the vegetable product toward the vegetable product outlet, and at least one liquid introduction orifice for introducing a liquid. Vegetable product is continuously treated in the chamber at a temperature of from about 125° F. to about 160° F., and the liquid in the treatment chamber is maintained at a pH of from about 5 to about 7. Individual vegetable products reside in the treatment chamber for a time of from about 20 minutes to about 60 minutes. The heat-treated vegetable products are blanched in a subsequent blanching step at a temperature ranging from about 190° F. to 210° F. for a time of from about two to about 10 minutes.
US10750754B2 Controlled environment shipping containers
Systems and apparatus are provided for maintaining an ultra low oxygen concentration in a shipping container for the purpose of preventing spoilage of perishable food products. The system and apparatus may contain a composition of a mixture of gases including one or more of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and another inert gas, wherein the mixture of gases positively pressurizes the shipping container with an ultra low oxygen concentration. The system and apparatus may use one or more sensors to monitor the composition of the mixture of gases, and may use one or more controllers to release the compressed gases into the interior of the container. The controller may release the compressed gases at a variable rate of release sufficient to maintain the ultra low oxygen concentration and to ensure consistent concentrations of the mixture of gases with the container.
US10750753B2 Flowline system and a method for processing food products
A flowline system for processing food products includes a feeding conveyor is provided for conveying the food products to be processed, a plurality of workstations are arranged along the feeding conveyor, a diverter associated with each of the plurality of workstations for diverting food products from the feeding conveyor to the workstations, and a takeaway conveyor assembly. Each workstation comprises a release mechanism configured to receive a food product after being processed and to transfer the processed food product onto the takeaway conveyor assembly, and where a control unit is provided to allocate a slot length on the takeaway conveyor assembly in accordance to a length of the processed food product.
US10750752B2 Method for controlling a clipping machine as well as a clipping machine therefor
The present invention relates to a method for producing sausage-shaped products, like sausages, containing a flowable filling material in a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing, on a clipping machine having a control unit for controlling the clipping machine, the method comprises the steps of feeding the filling material in a feeding direction into the tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing stored on a filling tube and being closed at the front end by a closure means, like a closure clip, gathering the filled tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing by gathering means arranged downstream the filling tube, for forming a plait-like portion thereto, and placing and closing at least one closure means on the plait-like portion for closing the filled tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing. The method includes the steps of starting the production process, automatically capturing at least one value of at least one parameter of the clipping machine and setting the captured value as the target value for said parameter in the further production process. The present invention further relates to a clipping machine on which the inventive method may be executed.
US10750751B2 Honey based biocide composition
A biocide composition that provides an organic and food grade biocide to serve as an insecticide, moldicide and fungicide. The biocide composition consists of honey; acetylsalicylic acid; polysaccharide; guar gum; bee propolis; decylglucoside; and water. The crystallization of the honey is central to the effectiveness of the biocide composition. The biocide composition is safe, 100% organic, environmentally friendly, and pesticide free. Thus, the biocide composition enables a process of keeping infestations under control without the use of dangerous chemicals. The composition is formulated through generally known analytical chemistry that includes a series of mixing, heating, crystallization, dilutions, and finally liquefying into a usable form for dispersion. The biocide composition kills rapidly and leaves a protective barrier behind when applied in a mist to the walls and surfaces of the plant.
US10750750B2 Aqueous compositions for treating seeds, seeds treated therewith, and methods for treating seeds
Disclosed are seed treatment compositions that include: (a) an aqueous polyurethane dispersion; and (b) an insecticide, a fungicide, a nematicide, and/or other pesticides. Also disclosed are seeds treated with such a treatment compositions and methods for treating a seed using such treatment composition.
US10750747B2 Compositions, methods and uses for cleaning, disinfecting and/or sterilizing
The present specification discloses a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more disinfectants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine, one or more disinfectants and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of one or more guanide-containing compound and one or more alcohols, kits comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a disclosed composition, as well as methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a device using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a surface area using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a microbial infection in an individual using such compositions.
US10750744B2 Process for the preparation of isoxazoline compounds
This invention relates to processes for the preparation of antiparasitic isoxazoline compounds enriched in an enantiomer using quinine-based chiral phase transfer catalyst. The invention also relates to novel quinine-based phase transfer catalysts and to a toluene solvent form of the isoxazoline compound of the invention.
US10750743B2 Pyridazinone herbicides
Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as herbicides wherein R1, R2, G and W are as defined in the disclosure, and A is selected from and X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X10, Y1, Y2, and Y4 are as defined in the disclosure.
US10750738B2 Systems and methods for ex vivo lung care
Methods and systems of maintaining, evaluating, and providing therapy to a lung ex vivo. The methods and systems involve positioning the lung in an ex vivo perfusion circuit; circulating a perfusion fluid through the lung, the fluid entering the lung through a pulmonary artery interface and leaving the lung through a left atrial interface; and ventilating the lung by flowing a ventilation gas through a tracheal interface. Maintaining the lung for extended periods involves causing the lung to rebreath a captive volume of air, and reaching an equilibrium state between the perfusion fluid and the ventilation gas. Evaluating the gas exchange capability of the lung involves deoxygenating the perfusion fluid and measuring a time taken to reoxygenate the perfusion fluid by ventilating the lung with an oxygenation gas.
US10750734B2 Agricultural machine and control method
An agricultural machine for discharging liquid includes a boom, a frame to which the boom is fixed such that the boom can be rotated about an axis of rotation pointing in the direction of travel, an actuating cylinder for rotating the boom about the axis of rotation, and a measurement and control system for the actuation of the actuating cylinder, wherein the actuating cylinder is mechanically connected to the frame on one side. The actuating cylinder is mechanically connected to the boom on the other side for the direct introduction of force. The actuating cylinder is formed as a double-acting actuating cylinder having a piston, to which pressure can be applied on both sides in order to move the boom in opposite directions of rotation.
US10750731B1 Micro external adjustable spool braking system
A device has a spool rotatable about an axis in a reel, and a braking structure that effects a braking force against rotation of the spool, the braking force being adjustable by changing a proximity of the braking structure relative to the spool. The device includes at least one tap in a fixed relationship with respect to the braking structure, and a brake dial accessible outside the reel and providing a threaded portion that accepts the at least one tap, the brake dial being rotatable to change the proximity of the braking structure relative to the spool by movement of the tap.
US10750725B2 Storage system for chicken feeders
A feeder storage apparatus for a chicken feeder includes a body section, a coupling member and/or a mounting web substructure, and a feeder contacting section. The mounting web substructure is positioned on a first end of the body section for securing the body section to the coupling member and/or a chicken feed tube. The feeder contacting section is positioned on a second end of the body section and includes angled arms to support a feeder above the feed tube.
US10750720B2 Detachable tugging pet toy
A detachable tugging pet toy comprising two elements each having a strap, a gripping means located on one end of said strap, and a fastening means located on one side of said strap, the respective fastening means of each element being complementary to each other. The elements are aligned and attached and then pulled outward via said gripping means until they are fully detached, a process that is satisfying and effortful. The elements are then easily re-attached.
US10750718B2 Overhead animal feed loading, transporting and mixing system
According to embodiments disclosed herein, there is provided a system for loading, mixing and transporting feed. The system includes a scoop assembly and a mixing tub that are movable overhead a series of storage bays. The scoop assembly may retrieve commodities from the storage bays and load measured quantities of the commodities into the mixing tub.
US10750717B2 Method and apparatus for spatial cognitive assessment of a lab animal
The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for performing a cognitive bias assay on a lab animal. The apparatus may include a first base member and a second base member spaced apart from the first base member to form an interior region between the first and second base members. The second base member may include a plurality of spaced apertures providing access to the interior region. Each of the plurality of apertures may be sized to receive a lab animal. The second base member may be configured to support the lab animal. The apparatus may further include a stimulus device operative to project an aversive stimulus towards the second base member.
US10750714B2 Electronic pet door
An electronic pet door is provided herein. The electronic pet door includes a pivotal flap and a frame that defines a through-way. A rotatable knob is mounted to the frame and has a handle portion and a stop wall. The handle portion and stop wall include various profiles and configurations that work in concert to control the flap's direction of pivotal movement. In a first configuration, the flap may swing outwardly or inwardly. A second configuration prevents the flap from swinging inwardly. A third configuration prevents the flap from swinging outwardly. A fourth configuration places the flap is in a locked position to prevent swinging in either direction. The electronic door also includes an electronic latch mechanism which selectively latches and unlatches the flap. The latch mechanism unlatches the flap in response to a wireless signal from an electronic transmitter that may be affixed to a pet.
US10750710B2 Tomato variety NUN 09220 TOF
The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, NUN 09220 TOF as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.
US10750700B2 Sprouting broccoli with one or more improved phenotypes
Provided herein are sprouting broccoli plants, or Brassica oleracea convar. botrytis var. asparagoides plants, with one or more improved phenotypes such as floret development in a single horizontal plane allowing simultaneous harvest of all florets, a reduced cultivation period until harvest and/or not requiring exposure to a cold period below 15° C. during at least one to two weeks. Also provided herein are seeds, cells and plant parts, especially harvestable plant parts such as florets, of the present plants.
US10750698B2 Onion variety SVNZ5847
The invention provides seed and plants of the onion line designated SVNZ5847. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of onion line SVNZ5847, and to methods for producing an onion plant produced by crossing a plant of onion line SVNZ5847 with itself or with another onion plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of onion line SVNZ5847, including the bulbs and gametes of such plants.
US10750695B1 Plants and seeds of corn variety CV776873
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV776873. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV776873, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV776873 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV776873 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV776873.
US10750693B2 Tomato plants having fruit with yellow and red segments
Provided are tomato plants having fruit with red and yellow segments that appear across the fruit from the internal seed area to the most external layer of the epidermis. The present invention discloses that this phenotype, designated Arlecchino, is linked to insertion mutation within the Phytoene synthase 1 (Psy1) gene.
US10750692B2 Altered pigment deposition in Tagetes patula
The invention provides Tagetes patula ray florets comprising cyanidin-3-rutinoside, cyanidin-3-glucoside, petunidin-3-glucoside, and cyanidin in the lower epidermal layers. The invention also provides Tagetes plants comprising a mutant prdr1-1 allele and methods for producing a plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by crossing Tagetes plants comprising a mutant prdr1-1 allele. The invention further relates to parts of such plants.
US10750678B2 System for protecting plant seedlings
A system for protecting from bad weather plants seedlings arranged in rows, wherein the system includes: at least one body configured to be positioned nearby at least one row of plants seedlings; at least one first protection member configured to be deployed above the plants seedlings in at least one first position so as to cover at least partially the plants seedlings of the row and to be retracted in at least one second position so as to uncover the plants seedlings of the row, the first protection member being fastened to said body; and at least one control device configured to enable the deployment and retraction of the first protection member, the body including at least one first receiving chamber extending at least partially at a first longitudinal side of said body, the first receiving chamber configured to receive the at least one protection member in the retracted position.
US10750676B2 Greenhouse desiccant dehumidifier and carbon dioxide generator
A dehumidification system includes a desiccant, a primary heat exchanger, a secondary heat exchanger, three fans, and a burner. The first fan generates a carbon dioxide airflow through the primary heat exchanger and the secondary heat exchanger. The burner generates a flame into one end of the primary heat exchanger. The flame increases an amount of carbon dioxide within the carbon dioxide airflow. The second fan generates a reactivation airflow that flows over a portion of the secondary heat exchanger, a portion of the primary heat exchanger, and then through a first portion of the desiccant in order to dry the desiccant. The third fan generates a process airflow that flows through a second portion of the desiccant in order to provide dehumidification to the process airflow.
US10750675B2 Vertical hydroponic tower plant container handling system
A planting system for use with a vertical hydroponic tower. The planting system includes a payload transport system and a planter. The payload transport system, which is configured to be positioned at a location adjacent to the hydroponic tower, includes a base and a lift tower, the lift tower including a motorized lift system configured to move the planter upward and downward. The planter is configured to insert plant containers containing seedlings into the hydroponic tower as the motorized payload lift system moves the planter upwards along the face of the tower.
US10750674B2 Air-root pruning propagation tray
A propagation tray for growing a plurality of plug plants in bounded transplantable growing media has two spaced apart aperture plates. The plug plants are held loosely in the apertures in a top plate while retained at the apertures in the bottom plate over air cells associated with and under the apertures in the bottom plate. The air cells provide a volume into which roots from the plug plant may grow, and the air cells have at least one port for drainage and/or ventilation and toward which roots are guided to be air pruned. The propagation tray maximizes air flow around the plug for air pruning of roots, while minimizing contact of the plug with the structures on the tray to reduce the formation of root defects.
US10750672B2 Leaf color pattern creation
A device and method for altering biochrome ratios in plant leaves is provided. The device and method generally include a a light source; and means of directing the light source to deliver an altering spectrum to a group of cells. The altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to produce a contrasting color that creates a desired pattern on a leaf. The device may include a first light source that emits a main growth spectrum, a second light source that emits an altering spectrum; and means of directing the first and second light source to a group of cells, wherein the altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to create a desired pattern on a leaf. Methods of altering the biochrome ratio in a group of cells on a leaf generally involve aligning a surface of a leaf with a light source, activating the light source to produce an altering spectrum, and directing the altering spectrum towards the leaf to create a pattern, wherein cells of the leaf exposed to the altering spectrum exhibit a desired pattern.
US10750670B2 Horticultural propagation capsule and kit containing same
A latchably closable horticultural capsule is configured to contain a growing medium, and to be temporarily closed around a branch section of a parent plant during an air-layering propagation process. The capsule includes a first shell portion and a second shell portion pivotally joined together by a central hinge. The first shell portion includes a main shell body having a cup-like shape configured to partially surround the branch section, the main shell body having opposed end walls with notches formed therein. The first shell portion also includes two seal-receiving cups externally attached to the end walls of the main shell body. The seal-receiving cups have hollow notches formed in respective edge portions thereof, and are also configured to partially surround the branch section. The notches of the seal-receiving cups are substantially linearly aligned with one another, and also with the notches of the main shell body.
US10750668B1 Self-cleaning unloader assembly
A crop unloader having a frame, an unloader tube mounted to the frame, a driven gear fixed to the unloader tube and having driven teeth extending radially from a first axis, a drive gear mounted to the frame and having drive teeth extending radially from a second axis and extending to mesh at an engagement location with the driven teeth during rotation of the drive gear about the second axis, and a motor operable to rotate the drive gear to rotate the driven gear to move the unloader tube between a first position about the first axis and a second position about the first axis. The teeth form a tapered gap at the engagement location, the tapered gap extending from an upper end to a lower end and being larger at the lower end than at the upper end. An agricultural combine having the crop unloader is also provided.
US10750666B2 Dispenser for dispensing water and fertiliser
A dispenser for simultaneously dispensing water and fertiliser comprising: a chamber having a chamber wall which is at least partially water permeable; a fertiliser supply line having a fertiliser supply line wall; a water supply line having a water supply line wall, the water supply line wall having at least one aperture extending through the wall; the water supply line and the fertiliser supply line being arranged within the chamber; and at least one dispensing head comprising one or more outlets; wherein the at least one dispensing head extends through the fertiliser supply line wall and the water permeable wall of the chamber.
US10750665B1 Meter roller system
A modular meter roller for an agricultural metering system. The modular meter roller includes a shaft that rotates. A first roller segment that defines a first aperture that receives the shaft. The first roller segment receives and meters flowable particulate material in a groove via rotation of the shaft. A first end plate couples to the shaft. The first end plate blocks removal of the first roller segment in a first axial direction. A second end plate removably couples to the shaft. The second end plate enables an exchange of the first roller segment with a second roller segment and blocks removal of the first roller segment in a second axial direction during operation of the modular meter roller.
US10750664B2 Depth adjustment assembly for a seed planting unit of an agricultural implement
A depth adjustment assembly for seed planting unit of an agricultural implement may include a cam member rotatable to adjust a vertical position of a wheel of the unit relative to a ground engaging tool of the unit. The cam member may include a first engagement element. The depth adjustment assembly may also include a locking member having a second engagement element and a biasing member configured to bias the cam and locking members together to engage the first and second engagement elements and maintain a rotational position of the cam member relative to the locking member. When the first and second engagement elements are disengaged, the cam member is rotatable relative to the locking member to vary the penetration depth setting.
US10750661B2 Air entrainment device for seed delivery
A seed delivery device including a frame defining at least one seed chamber. The frame includes a sidewall and an air permeable floor. Seed can be received and deposited on the air permeable floor through an input port. An air input channel is utilized to introduce an air stream into the seed chamber and direct it through the air permeable floor such that seed is lifted from the air permeable floor to an outlet port. An air bypass channel is configured to separate the air stream into a first stream that is directed through the air permeable floor and a second stream that is directed through the bypass channel and recombined with the first stream, at a point prior to the output port.
US10750659B2 Baffle retention channel for an inductor box of an agricultural implement
An agricultural product distribution system includes an inductor box configured to receive agricultural product and conveyed air to combine the conveyed air and the agricultural product. The conveyed air is configured to direct the agricultural product through ports to multiple distribution units. Moreover the inductor box includes a baffle retention channel configured to receive a removable baffle. Furthermore, the removable baffle includes at least one opening configured to control an amount of conveyed air directed through the ports to the multiple distribution units.
US10750653B2 Automated leveling and depth control system of a work machine and method thereof
An agricultural implement includes a transversely extending frame forming a first, a second, and a third frame section. A first actuator is coupled to the first frame section, a second actuator coupled to the second frame section, and a third actuator coupled to the third frame section. Sensors are coupled to each frame section to detect a height of the respective frame section relative to an underlying surface. A control unit is disposed in electrical communication with the sensors and operably controls the actuators to adjust the height of each frame section.
US10757850B2 Tape feeder and component mounter
A tape feeder includes a magnet that rotates as one with a sprocket driven by a motor, two magnetic field detecting elements that detect signals in accordance with a magnetic field from the magnet and that are arranged at positions opposite the rotation region of the magnet, and a rotation angle detecting circuit that detects the rotation angle of the magnet and the rotation angle of the sprocket by processing output signals of the magnetic field detecting elements. A control section of the tape feeder reads the detection information of the rotation angle detecting circuit from immediately after the motor is started, recognizes the rotation angle of the sprocket, detects the position of tooth of the sprocket of the tooth engaged with a feeding hole of component supply tape based on the recognition results of the rotation angle of the sprocket for each pitch feeding operation of the sprocket, and corrects the pitch feeding amount of the motor by a pitch error correcting amount set for the tooth.
US10757848B2 Display device and manufacturing method thereof
A display device and a method for manufacturing the display device are disclosed. An edge region of the display panel of the display device includes a first region in which an exposed connection line pattern is provided and a second region in which no connection line pattern is provided, and an electrostatic layer is attached to the edge region; wherein the electrostatic shielding layer comprises an insulating material region and a conductive material region, the insulating material region contacting the first region and the conductive material region contacting the second region.
US10757846B2 Electronic device including shielding member connected to conductive plate covering opening of shield can
Provided is an electronic device including a printed circuit board (PCB) in which at least one electrical element is disposed; a shield can including a concave portion and an opening formed in part of the concave portion and configured to receive the at least one electrical element at an inside of the concave portion disposed on the PCB; a conductive plate configured to cover the opening at an outside of the concave portion; a support member disposed between the conductive plate and the outside of the concave portion; and a shielding member disposed between the support member and the outside of the concave portion and connected to at least part of the conductive plate extended in a direction of the opening from the support member and configured to cover the opening.
US10757843B2 Vehicular traction inverter temperature control system
A vehicular system includes a pump, configured to circulate coolant for a traction inverter, and a controller. The controller may be configured to, responsive to each of a temperature of the traction inverter falling outside a first range or a requested flow rate of the pump falling outside a second range, operate the pump at a predefined speed, otherwise, operate the pump at a speed based on a difference between the temperature and a temperature associated with the coolant.
US10757833B2 Cooling structure for electronic boards
A cooling structure for large electronic boards with closely-spaced heterogeneous die and packages is disclosed. The assembly includes a frame having a plurality of openings. The assembly further includes a cold plate mounted to the frame. The cold plate includes at least one inlet and at least one outlet and fluid channels in communication with the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet. The assembly further includes a heat sink mounted within each of the plurality of openings which in combination with sidewalls of the openings of the frame and the cold plate form individual compartments each of which are in fluid communication with the fluid channels.
US10757829B2 Modular server
Disclosed is a modular server that allows for the simple replacement of the system board, memory and key network components in a single system tray to form a system module. The system module is connected to a storage plane with hard drives through a mid-plane with power and data channels. The system module can be easily replaced or upgraded independently of the mid-plane and storage plane. This extends the life cycle of the server chassis and associated components such as hard drives and power module when upgrading, resulting in overall savings for the owner of this system.
US10757827B2 Structural device cover
The description relates to devices that can include a hollow arm that has an open side and a cover engaging region around the open side. The cover engaging region defines a first width at the open side, a second width farther from the open side, and a third width that is farther from the open side than the first width and the second width. The device can also include an arm cover that includes an arm engaging region. The arm engaging region can define a fourth width at the open side, a fifth width farther from the open side, and a sixth width that is farther from the open side than the fourth width and the fifth width. The sixth width can be greater than the fifth width and the second width and less than the first width and the fourth width.
US10757826B2 Display device and frame assembly
A display device includes a frame assembly, a display panel and a casing. The frame assembly includes a plate member and a frame body. A periphery of the plate member has a plurality of first connecting portions and a plurality of second connecting portions. A height difference exists between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. The first connecting portion has a first hole and the second connecting portion has a second hole. The frame body covers the periphery of the plate member. The frame body has a plurality of third connecting portions and a plurality of fourth connecting portions. The third connecting portion is embedded into the first hole and the fourth connecting portion is embedded into the second hole. The display panel is disposed on a first side of the frame assembly and the casing is disposed on a second side of the frame assembly.
US10757825B2 Terminal and method for assembling collection module of terminal
A terminal and a method for assembling a collection circuit of a terminal. The collection circuit is attached to an inside of a metal supporting frame, and the metal supporting frame is attached to a rear housing of the terminal. In this way, the collection circuit does not need to be disposed on a battery cover, and is supported by the metal supporting frame. This resolves a problem that a press support failure occurs when the collection circuit is used. Moreover, attaching the collection circuit and the metal supporting frame to the rear housing belongs to level 2 appearance assembly. This resolves a problem in level 1 appearance assembly that a minor scratch on the battery cover may ruin a fingerprint recognition circuit. Assembly of the entire collection circuit is simple and cost effective.
US10757819B2 Method of forming a laminate structure having a plated through-hole using a removable cover layer
A core or sub-composite structure is provided including a dielectric layer between a first conductive film and a second conductive film. The first conductive film may include a first peelable/removable cover layer formed on or coupled to a first conductive layer. The second conductive film may include a second peelable/removable cover layer formed on or coupled to a second conductive layer.
US10757818B2 Wiring board manufacturing method and wiring board
A wiring board manufacturing method includes: forming a first groove structure in a first principal surface of a base by scanning with laser light in a first irradiation pattern such that the first groove structure has a first width; irradiating an inside of the first groove structure with laser light in a second irradiation pattern that is different from the first irradiation pattern to form recessed portions inside the first groove structure; and forming a first wiring pattern by filling the first groove structure with a first electrically-conductive material to form a first wiring pattern whose shape matches with a shape of the first groove structure in a top view.
US10757817B2 Printed circuit board with embedded components for electronic device and method for making the same
A circuit board with embedded components includes an inner layer board, electronic component disposed in the inner layer circuit board, and third to sixth conductive circuit layers. The third and fourth conductive circuit layers are on opposite surfaces of the inner circuit board through first and second adhesive layers. The third conductive circuit layer and the fourth conductive circuit layer are electrically connected to the first conductive circuit layer and the second conductive circuit layer.
US10757816B2 Panel-molded electronic assemblies
A method of encapsulating a panel of electronic components such as power converters reduces wasted printed circuit board area. The panel, which may include a plurality of components, may be cut into one or more individual pieces after encapsulation. The mold may be used to form part of the finished product, e.g. providing heat sink fins or a surface mount solderable surface. Interconnection features provided along boundaries of individual circuits are exposed during the singulation process providing electrical connections to the components without wasting valuable PCB surface area. The molds may include various internal features such as registration features accurately locating the circuit board within the mold cavity, interlocking contours for structural integrity of the singulated module, contours to match component shapes and sizes enhancing heat removal from internal components and reducing the required volume of encapsulant, clearance channels providing safety agency spacing and setbacks for the interconnects. Wide cuts may be made in the molds after encapsulation reducing thermal stresses and reducing the thickness of material to be cut during subsequent singulation. External mold features can include various fin configurations for heat sinks, flat surfaces for surface mounting or soldering, etc. Blank mold panels may be machined to provide some or all of the above features in an on-demand manufacturing system. Connection adapters may be provided to use the modules in vertical or horizontal mounting positions in connector, through-hole, surface-mount solder variations. The interconnects may be plated to provide a connectorized module that may be inserted into a mating connector. Reuseable plates may be used instead of the heat sink panels. Alternatively the panel may be encapsulated in and separated from a re-useable mold after curing.
US10757815B2 Method for fabrication of a soft-matter printed circuit board
A fabrication process for soft-matter printed circuit boards is disclosed in which traces of liquid-phase Ga—In eutectic (eGaIn) are patterned with UV laser micromachining (UVLM). The terminals of the elastomer-sealed LM circuit connect to the surface mounted chips through vertically-aligned columns of eGaIn-coated ferromagnetic microspheres that are embedded within an interfacial elastomer layer.
US10757811B2 Higher density multi-component and serial packages
A high density multi-component package is provided. The package has at least two electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a first external termination and a second external termination. At least one first adhesive is between adjacent first external terminations of adjacent electronic components. At least one second adhesive is between the adjacent electronic component and at least two adjacent electronic components are connected serially. The first adhesive and second adhesive are independently selected from a high temperature conductive adhesive and a high temperature insulating adhesive.
US10757809B1 Air-cooled heat exchanger and thermal arrangement for stacked electronics
A stacked electronic arrangement provides independent upgradability of active component boards and radiator boards, enabling quick changes in chip set and alternate polarizations, and includes: an active tile circuit card assembly (CCA); a passive radiator CCA; a tile frame; and a heat exchanger. The active tile CCA includes transmit/receive modules that accept, amply and transmit radar signals. The passive radiator CCA includes patch radiator plugins that receive and then radiate the amplified signal from the modules. The tile frame separates the active tile and the passive radiator CCAs. An elongated casing of the heat exchanger creates an accommodating space for air flow, and forms a first inlet, a second inlet, and a central exhaust plenum between the first and second inlets. High density tins are positioned within the accommodating space between the first and second inlets, and which have openings to the exhaust outlet.
US10757807B2 Printed wiring board and method for manufacturing printed wiring board
A printed wiring board includes a main substrate and a rising substrate. A support portion of the rising substrate is inserted into a slit in the main substrate. In a direction in which a plurality of first electrodes are aligned, a width of each of the plurality of first electrodes is larger than a width of each of a plurality of second electrodes, and the width of each of the plurality of second electrodes is arranged to fit within the width of each of the plurality of first electrodes.
US10757802B2 Differential transmission line formed on a wiring substrate and having a metal conductor ground layer, where a metal conductor removal block is formed in the ground layer at a location of curved sections of the differential transmission line
A differential transmission line and a wiring substrate are provided. The differential transmission line includes a ground layer, a dielectric layer, a first transmission line, and a second transmission line. The ground layer is formed of a metal conductor. The dielectric layer is disposed on the ground layer. The first transmission line and the second transmission line are disposed on the dielectric layer. A metal conductor removal block is distributed in at least a portion of at least one of a first projection area of the ground layer on which to project the first transmission line and a second projection area of the ground layer on which to project the second transmission line. A metal conductor is provided in a region between the first projection area and the second projection area of the ground layer.
US10757800B1 Stripline transmission lines with cross-hatched pattern return plane, where the striplines do not overlap any intersections in the cross-hatched pattern
A circuit board transmission line structures has microstrip or stripline transmission line geometries and cross-hatch patterned return planes. The cross-hatch design structure of the return planes and the relative position of the cross-hatch pattern to the transmission lines are configured to increase the usable bandwidth of the transmission lines. By properly adjusting the size and shape of the cross-hatch pattern, the performance of the microstrip and stripline transmission lines can be largely restored to the performance where continuous, solid return planes are used.
US10757798B2 Linear accelerator system for stable pulsing at multiple dose levels
A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different dose.
US10757795B2 Device for determining spatially dependent x-ray flux degradation and photon spectral change
The invention relates to a device (10) for determining spatially dependent x-ray flux degradation and photon spectral change, a system (1) for determining spatially dependent x-ray flux degradation and photon spectral change for an x-ray tube (20), a method for spatially dependent x-ray flux degradation and photon spectral change for an x-ray tube (20), a computer program element for controlling such device (10) or system (1) for performing such method and a computer readable medium having stored such computer program element. The device (10) for determining spatially dependent x-ray flux degradation and photon spectral change comprises an acquisition unit (11), a processing unit (12), a calculation unit (13), and a combination unit (14). The acquisition unit (11) is configured to acquire x-ray flux degradation data for the x-ray tube (20). The processing unit (12) is configured to process the x-ray flux degradation data into spatially dependent flux degradation data. The calculation unit (13) is configured to calculate at least a photon spectral change of the x-ray tube (20) and to convert the photon spectral change into a spatially dependent spectrum. The combination unit (14) is configured to combine the spatially dependent flux degradation data and the spatially dependent spectrum.
US10757793B2 Connected lighting system
Techniques are described for a lighting system in which light sources are controllable using signals sent over a wireless mesh network. During a commissioning process, a user interface (UI) may present a representation of nodes (e.g., light sources, sensors, controllers, etc.) that are broadcasting a wireless advertising signal. In response to a selection of a particular node, a wireless message may be sent to instruct the selected node to provide a visual indication of its presence, such as a flashing light. The visual indication may enable a user to discern the physical location of the node, such that each node may be added to the mesh network and, in some instances, to a group of nodes. The UI may also enable the definition of scenes, where each scene describes the brightness level or other operating characteristics of particular light source(s) and/or group(s) of light sources when the scene is active.
US10757792B2 Device having data signal transmission over power line
A system includes a power source and a plurality of modules, where each module has a control for controlling a function of the module and a user input actuatable by a user. The plurality of modules are electrically connected in series with a power conductor electrically connected between each adjacent module, where the power source provides power to each module over the power conductor. In response to actuation by the user of the user input on a select module of the plurality of modules, the control of the select module generates a control signal that is transmitted to each other module over the power conductor, such that the control of each other module controls the associated function in the same manner as the select module.
US10757790B2 Sensor hub apparatus and method for sensing ambient light and audio conditions
Apparatuses, methods and a storage medium associated with a sensor hub are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a sensor hub may include a body with a plurality of apertures disposed on the sensor hub body at substantially equal distances to each other, oriented towards a plurality of directions, and a plurality of sensors disposed inside the sensor hub body to interface respective apertures, to sense ambient conditions in the plurality of directions via the apertures. The sensor hub may further include one or more communication interfaces to transmit the sensor data or results from processing the sensor data to an external recipient. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
US10757785B2 Driver with open output protection
A load driver for driving a load and an LED module are disclosed. In one embodiment, the load driver comprises a converter circuit comprising a controllable switching element configured to be turned on and off and to perform power factor correction for power from a power supply to the load, wherein a control terminal of the controllable switching element is configured for receiving a startup current via the two output terminals, the controllable switching element configured to be turned on by the startup current. The converter circuit further comprises a first inductor, coupled to the power supply at a first end, and to ground at a second end via the controllable switching element, wherein a first one of the output terminals connects to a second end of the first inductor via a diode forwarded from the first inductor, a second one of the output terminals is coupled to the first end of the first inductor.
US10757781B2 Lighting apparatus including light-emitting diodes
A lighting apparatus including an LED circuit including a plurality of serially connected stages configured to receive a modulated rectified voltage, each of the stages including a first path including a first resistor and a first LED connected in series, and a second path connected to the first path in parallel and including a second LED configured to emit light having a color temperature different from that emitted from the first LED, and a driving current controller configured to adjust an intensity of light output from the LED circuit by adjusting currents applied to driving nodes connected to the stages, depending on a dimming signal associated with a dimming level of the rectified voltage, in which a threshold voltage of the first LED is lower than that of the second LED.
US10757778B2 Systems and methods for output current regulation in power conversion systems
Systems and methods are provided for regulating a power conversion system. An example system controller includes: a detection component configured to receive an input voltage related to a diode connected to an inductor and output a first signal at a first logic level in response to the input voltage being larger than a predetermined threshold, a control logic component configured to receive the first signal, process information associated with the first signal, and output a modulation signal related to a modulation frequency in response to the first signal being at the first logic level, and a driving component configured to receive the modulation signal and output a drive signal to open and close a first switch at the modulation frequency.
US10757776B1 USB input device with luminous function
An input device includes a universal serial bus interface, a white light-emitting diode unit, a red light-emitting diode unit, a green light-emitting diode unit, a blue light-emitting diode unit and a driving part. The driving part receives electricity through the universal serial bus and drives at least one of the white light-emitting diode unit, the red light-emitting diode unit, the green light-emitting diode unit and the blue light-emitting diode unit to emit a light beam. Consequently, the light beam with a higher luminous intensity and a specified color is outputted from the input device.
US10757775B2 N-color scalable LED driver
Light-emitting diode (LED) driver systems that are scalable and can be used for N-color LED systems are provided. An LED system having N LED strings of different color can be efficiently driven with independently controllable constant current sources for each string from a single power source. The driver system can include a power converter having an inductor.
US10757774B1 Current adjustment circuit
The present disclosure provides a current adjustment circuit. The current adjustment circuit includes a lighting sub-circuit, a dimming switch disposed in the lighting sub-circuit, a switch control sub-circuit connected to the dimming switch and the lighting sub-circuit, and a time control sub-circuit connected to the switch control sub-circuit. Time of switch-off period in a switching cycle of the current adjustment circuit is adjusted under control of the time control sub-circuit and the switch control sub-circuit. Brightness of the current adjustment circuit is adjusted based on the output current of the current adjustment circuit. The present disclosure may reduce or even eliminate influence of factors such as circuit parasitic parameters on an LED light source, ensure consistency of each light source, and optimize display effect of the LED light source.
US10757773B2 Load control device for a light-emitting diode light source
A load control device for controlling the intensity of a lighting load, such as a light-emitting diode (LED) light source, may include a power converter circuit operable to receive a rectified AC voltage and to generate a DC bus voltage, a load regulation circuit operable to receive the bus voltage and to control the magnitude of a load current conducted through the lighting load, and a control circuit operatively coupled to the load regulation circuit for pulse width modulating or pulse frequency modulating the load current to control the intensity of the lighting load to a target intensity. The control circuit may control the intensity of the lighting load by pulse width modulating the load current when the target intensity is above a predetermined threshold and control the intensity of the lighting load by pulse frequency modulating the load current when the target intensity is below the predetermined threshold.
US10757767B2 DC-DC converter circuit configuration
Systems, devices and methods are described herein. A device includes a power stage circuit, a switch and a first circuit. The switch is electrically coupled to the power stage circuit. The first circuit is electrically coupled to the power stage circuit and the switch and has a single output. The first circuit is configured to provide a first circuit output voltage at the single output. The first circuit output voltage has a first level on a condition that the power stage circuit is conducting at a peak current level. The first circuit output voltage has a second level on a condition that the power stage circuit is not conducting.
US10757766B2 RF oven control and interface
An oven may include a cooking chamber configured to receive a food product, a convective heating system configured to provide heated air into the cooking chamber, a radio frequency (RF) heating system configured to provide RF energy into the cooking chamber using solid state electronic components, and control electronics configured to control the convective heating system and the RF heating system. The control electronics may further control a user interface configured to define one or more control consoles. At least one of the control consoles may enable a user to select a cooking program. The user interface may further provide a single indicator showing a graphical representation of current progress relative to a representation of a full commitment of time to complete the selected cooking program. The single indicator may further provide a selectable operator that is operable to control progress toward completing the selected cooking program.
US10757763B2 Method for heating a fluid circuit by supplying alternating current to a direct-current pump motor
A heating device intended to heat body, such as fluid contained in fluid circuit, the device including at least one electric heating element, as well as at least one control module to electrically power the heating element, the heating element being formed by propulsive winding circuit of direct-current electric motor which, when it is electrically powered by a direct supply voltage, generates drive force which tends to drive the motor in direction of displacement determined by the polarity of the supply voltage, and the control module including activation mode called heating oscillating mode, according to which the control module causes a warm-up of the propulsive winding circuit by Joule effect by applying at the terminals of the winding circuit an alternating supply voltage whose polarity switches, alternately and automatically, according to predetermined frequency called heating frequency, from a first polarity to opposite second polarity.
US10757762B2 Electric cooktop appliance
A cooktop appliance is provided herein. The cooktop appliance may include a ceramic plate, an electric heating element, a temperature sensor, and a thermal conduction strip. The electric heating element may be positioned below the ceramic plate. The electric heating element may define a horizontal length from a center point projected on the ceramic plate. The temperature sensor may be positioned between the ceramic plate and the electric heating element relative to a vertical direction. The temperature sensor may be spaced apart from the ceramic plate and the electric heating element. The thermal-conduction strip may be attached to the temperature sensor. The thermal-conduction strip may extend in contact with a bottom surface of the ceramic plate between an inner tip proximal to the center point and an outer tip distal to the center point.
US10757760B2 Infrared heater and infrared processing device
An infrared heater 10 includes a heating element 40 that emits infrared radiation when heated and that is capable of absorbing infrared radiation in a predetermined reflection wavelength range, and a filter unit 50 that is disposed so as to be separated by a first space 47, which is open to an outside space, from the heating element 40. The filter unit 50 includes one or more transmission layers (a first transmission layer 51) that transmit at least a part of the infrared radiation from the heating element 40, and a reflective section (the first transmission layer 51) that reflects infrared radiation in the reflection wavelength range toward the heating element 40.
US10757758B2 Heating system for heating a living being
The invention relates to a heating system for heating a living being, for instance, a person (2) within a vehicle (1) being preferentially a hybrid car or an electric car. The heating system comprises an infrared laser system (5, 6) for illuminating the living being with infrared laser light, thereby heating the living being. Thus, heating radiation is used, which has a high collimation and which can be focused relatively easily. The heating can therefore be confined to a certain region, in which the living being is located. The heating can even be confined to the living being or to parts of the living being only. This more focused heating allows for a reduction of the energy consumption.
US10757754B2 Techniques for securing PDCP control PDU
Techniques are described herein to secure a packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) control protocol data unit (PDU). A base station may determine a security configuration for a PDCP control PDU based on various factors including the content of the PDCP control PDU. For example, the security configuration of the PDCP control PDU may be applied because the PDCP control PDU includes a retransmission request. A counter dedicated to PDCP control PDUs may be initialized. The security protocols may be based on the dedicated counter. Some types of security parameters may be shared in some contexts such as in handover procedures or dual connectivity procedures. For example, security configurations associated with a second communication link may be based on security configurations associated with a first communication link. PDCP control PDUs may be secured based on the security configurations, the security parameters, protection keys, or combinations thereof.
US10757750B2 Apparatus and method for monitoring D2D transmission in connected state
A method and an apparatus for monitoring device-to-device (D2D) transmission in a connected state in a communication system supportive of a D2D scheme are provided. The method includes monitoring, by a D2D user equipment (UE), a D2D transmission during a D2D resource cycle and a discontinuous reception (DRX) cycle in a radio resource control (RRC) state, transmitting an indication including a capability of the UE to a base station, and reestablishing an RRC connection from the base station, wherein the D2D resource cycle and the DRX cycle are configured not to overlap each other based on the indication.
US10757748B2 Device and display device having attached mode and detached mode
A computing system includes a base processing device, as well as a display device having a screen. In an attached mode, the base processing device is mechanically attached to the base processing device, and is to display a user interface on the display device using a mechanical data connection between the base processing device and the display device. In a detached mode, the base processing device is mechanically detached from the display device, and is to render the user interface and transmit the rendered user interface to the display device over a wireless data connection between the base processing device and the display device. The display device is to receive and responsively display the rendered user interface.
US10757746B1 Establishing simultaneous radio connection between a user equipment and two eNodeBs
A first radio station (1) requests or instructs a second radio station (2) to prepare for communication with a radio terminal (3) on a second cell (20) while a first radio connection on a first cell (10) with the radio terminal (3) is established. Further, the first radio station (1) instructs the radio terminal (3) or the second radio station (2) to establish a second radio connection on the second cell (20) with the radio terminal (3) while maintaining the radio connection on the first cell (10) with the radio terminal (3). It is thus for example possible to enable a single radio terminal to establish radio connections with cells of a plurality of radio stations, in order to achieve carrier aggregation of cells operated by different radio stations.
US10757739B2 Method for transmitting and receiving data in wireless communication system and apparatus for supporting same
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for transmitting and receiving, by a terminal, data in a wireless communication system. The present invention may provide a method and an apparatus which receive, from a base station, a system information block comprising backoff information for an arbitrary connection procedure; select an arbitrary backoff time between a first minimum backoff time and a first maximum backoff time; transmit, to the base station, a preamble for any connection after the selected arbitrary backoff time has elapsed; receive a response message comprising resource information for transmitting data, in response to the preamble; and transmit, to the base station, the data on the basis of the resource information.
US10757735B2 Systems and methods for Wi-Fi latency reduction in DOCSIS backhaul
A wireless communication node includes a receiving portion configured to detect, over a wireless communication channel, a request to send (RTS) message from a transmitting station within a communication vicinity of the wireless communication node. The RTS message includes at least one duration field. The wireless communication node further includes a processor configured to (i) calculate an estimated time parameter, (ii) add the estimated time parameter to a current timestamp of the wireless communication node, and (iii) form a control packet from the RTS message, the at least one duration field, and the estimated time parameter. The wireless communication node further includes a transmitting portion configured to transmit over the wireless communication channel (i) a clear to send (CTS) message the transmitting station, and (ii) the control packet to a modem in operable communication with the wireless communication channel.
US10757731B2 Method and system for OFDMA random access
Some embodiments are directed to grouping electronic devices into contention groups to reduce uplink Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) random access (OFDMA-RA) collisions. An access point may explicitly assign an electronic device to a contention group, or the electronic device may implicitly determine an assignment to the contention group. To explicitly assign a device to a contention group, the access point may randomly assign or assign based on a criteria of the electronic device. Examples of criteria include an association identifier (AID), a traffic type/quality of service (QoS) category, a power saving preference, and an association status. The electronic device may implicitly determine a contention group assignment based on the total number of contention groups. The electronic device may use the explicitly or implicitly assigned contention group number to determine whether the electronic device may contend for a given trigger frame random access (TF-R) frame.
US10757728B2 Multiple transmission time interval coexistence
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. Different transmission time interval (TTI) durations may be supported and configured to coexist with one another. A set of TTIs with a relatively short duration may overlap in time with longer duration TTIs. Boundaries of TTIs with a relatively short duration may be configured to align with boundaries of relatively longer duration TTIs. For example, TTIs that are a Long Term Evolution (LTE) subframe, an LTE slot, and a duration of two LTE symbol periods may be supported. Two-symbol period TTIs may align with or be embedded within slot-duration TTIs, which, in turn, may align with or be embedded within a subframe. In some examples, one or more symbol periods of a subframe may be designated as a gap between two-symbol TTIs within the subframe, or such symbols may be merged with a two-symbol TTI within the subframe.
US10757727B2 Signal processing method for low-cost device, and apparatus for same
A method of receiving a downlink signal by a user equipment in a wireless communication system is discussed. The method includes receiving a plurality of scheduling information, each scheduling information being associated with a respective data in a same time unit, and receiving at least one of a plurality of the respective data based on whether sizes of the first and second data are under a processing capability of the user equipment, wherein the processing capability of the user equipment includes two maximum data sizes, and a first maximum data size T1 is smaller than a second maximum data size T2.
US10757722B2 Method for allowing wireless resource to be allocated in wireless communication system, and device therefor
A method for allowing a wireless resource to be allocated in a wireless communication system, and a device therefor are disclosed. Particularly, a method by which a terminal allows a wireless resource to be allocated in a wireless communication system can comprise the steps of: receiving, from a base station, one or more pieces of semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) configuration information comprising semi-persistent resource allocation information; receiving, from the base station, an SPS activation on specific SPS configuration information among the one or more pieces of SPS configuration information; allowing a specific SPS resource to be allocated on the basis of the specific SPS configuration information; and reporting, to the base station, information indicating a transmission state of the one or more pieces of SPS configuration information when a transmission of an SPS message using the specific SPS resource is stopped.
US10757718B2 Post-puncture indication for mobile broadband and low latency communication multiplexing
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. Some wireless communications systems support mobile broadband (MBB) communications and low latency communications. To accommodate low latency communications, a base station may identify resources allocated for MBB communications, and the base station may reassign (or puncture) these resources for low latency communications. The base station may transmit an indication of the reassigned (or punctured) resources to one or more user equipment (UEs). The base station may transmit an indication of the reassigned resources in a transmission time interval (TTI) that is subsequent to a TTI reassigned (or punctured) for low latency communications (e.g., a post indication). The base station may transmit the post indication in a retransmission grant of a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) or in downlink control information (DCI) of a PDCCH.
US10757716B2 Mobile core network service exposure for the user equipment
A Service Capability Exposure Function for a UE (U-SCEF) may be part of the UE's operating system (OS) and expose API's to applications that allow these applications to schedule data plane communications such as periodic sensor measurements or a firmware download. The U-SCEF communicates with an EPC Interworking Service that resides in the mobile network operator's (S)Gi-LAN. The EPC Interworking Service serves as an interface between the U-SCEF and the service capabilities that are exposed by the MNO via the SCEF. The U-SCEF may provide the EPC Interworking Service with information about the UE's anticipated communication schedule and mobility status. The EPC Interworking Service uses the services that are exposed by the SCEF to determine the optimal times for the UE to communicate, an optimal mobility management configuration, etc. The EPC Interworking Service negotiates a communication schedule with the EPC (SCEF) and policies on behalf of the UE (U-SCEF).
US10757713B2 Orthogonality and encapsulation for positioning and navigation signals
Mobile devices often use orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) to calculate position information of mobile devices within the network. However, physical distance between the mobile device and a signal source for positioning and other environmental factors can influence the signal strength of received signals. Received signals at the mobile device that are stronger may drown out the weaker signals, particularly when two signal sources occupy the same symbol. In traditional OFDM, a signal source transmits the same symbol for each positioning occasion, so a weaker signal may never be detected over a stronger signal, reducing the accuracy of the positioning calculations. Described herein are systems and methods for using a pattern to vary the designated symbol for each signal source in a wireless network so that a weaker signal from a signal source may be detected on at least some of the positioning occasions.
US10757712B2 Restricted frequency band interference cancellation
A method and apparatus is disclosed by which a device in a wireless network may determine and reduce interference when using channels in restricted frequency bands and when other networks may be transmitting in the same restricted frequency. The wireless network may be a Wi-Fi system utilizing channels/frequencies in the television white space. Receivers, such as a client device and access point (AP), may determine information on one or more interfering signals and utilize the information to reduce or cancel the interference caused by the interfering signals generated by a second network. The information may be parameters or information on the structure of the interfering signal, and may be determined by retrieving stored cache information, receiving information on a beacon signal or sampling an interfering signal. The interference cancellation may be performed by joint demodulation or parallel interference cancellation.
US10757711B2 Vehicle terminal and operation method thereof
Disclosed is a method for identifying a network resource to be allocated to at least one application in a scheduled driving route based on information on a communication state of the scheduled driving route and Quality of Service (QoS) requirement for the at least one application, and a vehicle terminal for the same. In the present disclosure, one or more of a vehicle, a vehicle terminal, and an autonomous vehicle may be associated with an artificial intelligence (AI) module, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, a 5G service device, etc.
US10757708B2 Battery-backed RAM for wearable devices
In embodiments of battery-backed RAM for wearable devices, a mobile device, such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, or other portable device is implemented for wireless connection with a wearable device, such as a smartwatch, exercise tracking device, glasses device, or other wearable device that implements computing technology. The wearable device can store data in battery-backed RAM in the wearable device, and the mobile device can back-up the data with battery-backed RAM in the mobile device when the data is received from the wearable device. A wireless connection can be established for wireless data communication between the wearable device and the mobile device. A data manager can detect a low battery condition of the wearable device, which initiates the data being transferred from the wearable device to the mobile device via the wireless connection.
US10757706B2 Techniques and apparatuses for using a downlink assignment index in new radio
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive an uplink grant that includes multiple total downlink assignment indexes (DAIs) corresponding to multiple DAI groups associated with the UE, wherein each of the multiple DAI groups is associated with a different set of component carriers used by the UE for carrier aggregation; and transmit (ACK/NACK) feedback for the multiple DAI groups based at least in part on the multiple total DAIs included in the uplink grant. In some aspects, a base station may determine multiple total DAIs corresponding to multiple DAI groups associated with a UE, wherein each of the multiple DAI groups is associated with a different set of component carriers used by the UE for carrier aggregation; and transmit the multiple total DAIs to the UE in an uplink grant. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US10757700B2 Frame structure coordination in wireless communication systems with integrated access and backhaul links in advanced networks
Facilitating frame structure coordination in wireless communication systems with integrated access and backhaul links in advanced networks (e.g., 4G, 5G, and beyond) is provided herein. Operations of a system can comprise facilitating a first configuration of a first group of flexible symbols and facilitating a second configuration of a first pattern defined for an uplink transmission. Further, the operations can comprise facilitating a third configuration of a second pattern defined for a downlink transmission and facilitating a fourth configuration of a second group of flexible symbols. Flexible symbols can be symbols within a slot that are not defined as uplink symbols or downlink symbols.
US10757695B2 Method and apparatus for sending and receiving downlink control information
A user equipment, UE, is configured to receive downlink control information, DCI, transmitted to the UE by a primary cell in a wireless communication system. The UE comprises one or more processing circuits that shall assume that a DCI message which has a common payload size and the same first control channel element index, but different bit fields, in a common search space and a UE-specific search space is transmitted by the primary cell in the common search space or the UE-specific search space, based on radio resource control, RRC, configuration of the UE.
US10757692B2 Method for determining network standard in wireless communications network, access point device, terminal device, and radio network controller
The method includes: receiving, by an access point device, at least one network standard configuration request message sent by at least one terminal device, where the at least one network standard configuration request message indicates a network standard that needs to be used by the at least one terminal device; determining, by the access point device according to the network standard configuration request message sent by the at least one terminal device, a same network standard that needs to be used by all or some of the at least one terminal device, as a target network standard; and sending, by the access point device, a network standard trigger message to the all or some of the at least one terminal device, where the network standard trigger message indicates the target network standard configured by the access point device.
US10757687B2 Techniques for communicating feedback in low latency wireless communications
Various aspects described herein relate to communicating uplink control information (UCI) in low-latency communications. A resource assignment is received from an access point to transmit over a first symbol and a second symbol that comprise a first TTI, wherein the resource assignment includes, at least for the first symbol, an indication of one or more consecutive frequency resources in a system bandwidth based on a decimation factor. A reference signal is transmitted in the first TTI over the first symbol and a data signal indicating UCI over the second symbol according to the resource assignment.
US10757686B2 Method and user equipment for requesting common information from an access node
Disclosed are a data transmission method, device, and system, which are used for resolving the problem of large overhead if an existing manner of sending a public message periodically is used in an ultra-dense network. The method comprises: user equipment sends an uplink request message, the uplink request message being used for requesting for obtaining public information of a first access node in an area in which the user equipment is located; and the user equipment receives the public information sent by the first access node. Because an access node in an area in which user equipment is located does not need to broadcast and send public information periodically, the access node can send, based on an uplink request of the user equipment, the public information, thereby improving the resource utilization and reducing the energy consumption.
US10757683B2 Detecting the number of transmit antennas in a base station
Data is scrambled at a transmitter according to one of a number of predetermined scrambling sequences which are associated with a particular one of a number of predetermined transmit antenna diversity schemes (i.e., a specific number of transmit antenna ports). Received data is decoded using one or more of the known transmit antenna diversity schemes and the scrambled data is descrambled according to a corresponding descrambling sequence (related to the scrambling sequence). Based on the descrambled data, the receiver determines which transmit antenna diversity scheme (i.e., the number of antenna ports) is used by the transmitter. In one specific embodiment, CRC parity data is scrambled in the transmitter and the receiver descrambles the recovered CRC parity data according to a descrambling sequence, computes CRC parity data from the received data, and compares the descrambled CRC parity data to the newly computed CRC parity data.
US10757682B2 Method and apparatus for receiving multimedia broadcast/multicast service in mobile communication system
An MBMS service reception method and an apparatus are provided for facilitating reception of Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS) provided in the Long Term Evolution (LTE) system. The method for receiving MBMS in a radio communication system includes receiving User Service Description (USD) information including time information of the MBMS in a connected mode, determining whether a session of the MBMS has started based on the time information, and receiving, when the MBMS session has started, MBMS data of the MBMS session. The MBMS service reception method and apparatus of the present invention facilitates receiving the MBMS service.
US10757681B2 Method for performing paging-related operation of second UE having connection with first UE in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor
One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for performing a paging-related operation by a base station of a second user equipment (UE) having connection with a first UE in a wireless communication system, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a paging message for the second UE from a second MME by the base station; and when the second UE is in a radio resource control (RRC)-connected state while being in a core network (CN)-idle state, transmitting a message, including information related to a connection state of the second UE, as a response to the paging message to the second MME by the base station.
US10757680B2 Enhanced paging for low cost (LC) machine type communication (MTC) UEs
Methods and apparatus are provided for paging enhancement for LC-MTC devices. In one novel aspect, a new paging message is used. In one embodiment, a new system information (M-SI)-paging is provided either carrying a bitmap or being generated from specific M-P1-RNTI sequences to indicate the modified SI messages. In another embodiment, a new RRC-paging is used through a UE-specific message, a multicast message, or a broadcast message to inform a UE to establish a RRC connection. The new paging message is either a sequence or an encoded data packet transmitted without control information, or scheduled by M-PDCCH. In another novel aspect, the new paging message is transmitted within one or more cells by a broadcast mechanism to achieve a maximal CE level the one or more cells support, or a multi-cast mechanism to support a specified CE level range, or a unicast mechanism to support a CE level.
US10757673B2 Method and device in UE, base station and service center
A method and device for a user equipment, a base station and a service center is disclosed; the UE transmits first information, then receives X1 first signals and transmits a first measurement report; first information is used to determine X1 first antenna port(s); first measurement report includes K1 piece(s) of measurement information, and each of K1 piece(s) of measurement information is for one of X1 first signals; measurement information is used to determine at least the first two of the corresponding set of time length, first antenna port, or first angle; By designing first information and first measurement report, feedback information of beam selection is used to determine generation and transmission of positioning reference signal under the condition of the base station and the UE supporting beamforming, utilizing beamforming has strong directional characteristics to improve the accuracy of UE positioning.
US10757664B2 Contention free physical uplink shared control channel (PUSCH) transmission using listen before talk
Technology for contention free physical uplink shared control channel (PUSCH) transmission using listen before talk procedure is disclosed. In an example, an apparatus of a user equipment (UE) having circuitry configured to achieves low latency synchronization with an anchor enhanced Node (eNB) by sensing for a predetermined time period if any physical uplink shared channels (PUSCH) are idle with the anchor eNB for uplink (UL) synchronization; providing a unique UE identification in a PUSCH transmission; and communicating the PUSCH transmission in one of the idle PUSCH channels for contention free communication with the anchor eNB for uplink synchronization.
US10757663B2 Intermodulation limiting on multiple transmitter device
A communication device, method, and computer program product provide communication quality mitigation in response to an intermodulation product resulting from concurrent transmission by first and second transmitters of a communication device. A controller is communicatively coupled to the first and second transmitters and executes an intermodulation mitigation utility that enables the communication device to monitor transmission characteristics of first and second transmitters of the communication device. The controller determines whether concurrent transmissions by the first and second transmitters create an intermodulation product having a power level at one or more frequencies that exceeds an intermodulation threshold for at least one of: (i) spurious emissions to a thirty-party receiver; and (ii) desensing a receiver of the communication device. Controller enables communication device to perform reduced transmit power mode that reduces the power level of the intermodulation product to not exceed the intermodulation threshold and performs communication quality mitigation.
US10757657B2 Apparatus and method for transmission of uplink sounding reference signals in a wireless network
A mobile station for use in a wireless network that operates according to the Long-Term Evolution Advanced (LTE-A) standard is configured to transmit an aperiodic sounding reference signal (SRS) to a base station in response to a triggering grant received from the base station. The bandwidth on which the mobile station transmits the aperiodic SRS depends on a type of the triggering grant. The type of the triggering grant is one of a downlink grant, an uplink multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) grant, and an uplink single-input, multiple-output (SIMO) grant.
US10757655B1 Uplink interference avoidance under closed loop power control conditions
Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for facilitating uplink interference avoidance. According an embodiment, a system can comprise receiving a request to adjust an uplink power limit of a first communication device that is generating an uplink interference above a threshold and a power adjustment value employable to adjust the uplink power limit of the first communication device. The system can further facilitate identifying a packet flow in an uplink communication with the first communication device, wherein use of the packet flow results in generating of the uplink interference above the threshold. The system can further facilitate determining whether the uplink power limit of the first communication device is able to be adjusted based on a quality of service allocated to the packet flow. The system can further facilitate transmitting a message to update the uplink power limit of the first communication device using the power adjustment value.
US10757653B2 Electronic devices for receiving pushed data
Mobile devices such as cellular telephones are provided that communicate with wireless networks. Cellular telephone network equipment may communicate with a cellular telephone over a data connection. The cellular telephone may have an internet protocol (IP) address that allows data to be provided to the cellular telephone over the data connection. To conserve resources and release unused IP addresses, the cellular telephone network equipment may deactivate inactive data connections after a period of inactivity. A baseband processor within a mobile device may periodically send User Datagram Protocol (UDP) keep-alive packets over the data connection to ensure that the data connection remains active. The keep-alive packets may be directed to a packet sink server or may be associated with a black hole route. An applications processor in the telephone may remain in sleep mode during keep-alive packet transmission to conserve power.
US10757652B2 Wireless receiver with field capture for beacon frames
A wireless receiver powers up shortly before the expected arrival of a beacon frame, and upon detection of a beacon frame from an access point the station is associated with and determination of subsequent fields of interest, including at least a TIM field, the receiver powers down. At the previously identified fields of interest, the receiver powers up and uses previously stored values to continue packet demodulation, thereafter examining the TIM field to determine whether the AP has packets to transmit to the station.
US10757650B2 Method and mobile terminal for performing random access
A random access procedure between a mobile terminal and a network is performed based upon the characteristics of a RACH preamble transmitted by the terminal. A first type of random access preamble is selectable by the terminal from a set of random access preambles, and a second type of random access preamble is directly allocated to the terminal by the network. The network responds with a random access response. The terminal performs a discontinuous reception (DRX) operation that allows it to monitor a downlink control channel discontinuously. The DRX operation includes an active time period during which the terminal monitors the control channel after successful reception of the random access response for the second type of random access preamble until a transmission from the network addressed to a Cell-Radio Network Temporary Identifier (C-RNTI) associated with the terminal is received.
US10757648B2 Coordinating communications between nodes having asynchronous time slot schedules
A wireless mesh network includes a child node coupled to a parent node. The parent node transmits time sync beacons that indicate a time slot number and a start time for a current time slot. The child node receives the time sync beacons and determines a delta between the current time slot number of the child node and the current time slot number of the parent node. The child node also computes an offset between a start time of the current slot of the child node and the start time of the current slot of the parent node. The child node reports the delta and the offset to the parent node. Based on the delta and the offset, the parent node determines when, and on what channel, the child node is predicted to be receiving transmissions, and then schedules transmissions to the child node accordingly.
US10757647B2 Optimized channel selection for virtual access point (VAP) enabled networks
In one embodiment, a supervisory device in a network forms a virtual access point (VAP) for a node in the network. A plurality of access points (APs) in the network are mapped to the VAP as part of a VAP mapping and the node treats the APs in the VAP mapping as a single AP for purposes of communicating with the network. The supervisory device determines a traffic type of traffic associated with the node. The supervisory device assigns the node to a selected wireless channel based in part on the traffic type of the traffic associated with the node. The supervisory device controls the VAP to use the channel assigned to the node.
US10757645B2 Access control in communications network comprising slices
The present invention relates to a method for operating a mobile entity (100, 400) in a mobile communications network (50) which comprises at least one slice (51, 53), comprising the steps of: —determining to which slice of the mobile communication the mobile entity (100, 400) intends to connect, —determining whether a relationship can be identified in the mobile entity (100) via which the slice to which the mobile entity intends to connect, is related to an access point of the determined slice, wherein when the relationship is found in the mobile entity: —transmitting a request message to a radio access network of the mobile communications network including the identified relationship.
US10757644B2 Method and apparatus for multi-sim selection
A mobile transceiver having multiple subscriber identity module (SIM) cards and a method of selection is provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method of operating a mobile transceiver, comprising: waking up the mobile transceiver from a low power mode; selecting a first subscriber identity module (SIM) card from a plurality of SIM cards; activating a cellular transceiver using the first SIM card; searching, via the cellular transceiver, for available wireless services associated with the first SIM card; and switching from the first SIM card to a second SIM card in the plurality of SIM cards when a wireless service for the first SIM card is not available.
US10757636B2 Notification and trigger for service layers and applications in a small cell network
In current approaches to M2M architectures, no interworking application programming interfaces (API's) are exposed to the service layers that are in the local network. Thus, a service layer might not able to make various requests including, for example, that devices be triggered, that the service layer receive notifications when devices are connected to the network, and that the service layer receive notifications when devices are no longer connected to the network. Described herein is a small cell architecture that provides an interworking interface to applications and service layers that reside in the local small cell network. For example, a small cell or eNB may send a notification, for example to a Local Security Capability Exposure Function (L-SCEF) or a core network function, when a UE attaches to or disconnects from a local network.
US10757635B2 Validity time of system information in a wireless communication system
A user equipment (14) is configured for use in a wireless communication system (10). The user equipment (14) is configured to receive system information (16) and a value tag (18) indicating a version of the system information (16). The value tag (18) is associated with a validity time period (20) for which the version of the system information (16) is deemed valid. The value tag (18) is one of multiple different possible value tags. At least two of the different possible value tags are respectively associated with different possible validity time periods.
US10757633B2 Optimized broadcasting of system information messages
The present disclosure relates to a network node, a network control node, a wireless device and corresponding methods for optimized broadcasting of system information messages in a wireless network. The disclosure proposes a method, performed in a wireless device, of assessing system information perception capability in a wireless network that is arranged to broadcast system information on at least two frequency carriers. The method comprises receiving (S10) broadcasted system information on the at least two frequency carriers. The method also comprises determining (S12), using the received broadcasted system information, frequency carrier identity correlated information for each of the at least two frequency carriers. The method further comprises reporting (S14) receipt of the broadcasted system information on the at least two frequency carriers, wherein the report includes the frequency carrier identity correlated information.
US10757625B2 Enhanced indication of network support of SRVCC and/or voice-over-IMS for an user equipment in an EPS network
Embodiments of the present invention include a method for enhanced indication of network support of SRVCC and/or Voice-over-IMS for an User Equipment UE in an Evolved Packet System EPS network, said method comprising at least one step based on taking into account support of SRVCC and/or Voice-over-IMS by Radio Access Network RAN nodes and/or by Radio Access Technologies RATs available for SRVCC for said UE in said EPS network.
US10757624B2 Communication method, access network device, and core network device
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a communication method, an access network device, and a core network device. The method includes: sending, by a source access network device, to a core network device a handover message for a handover of one or more sessions of a terminal device from the source access network device to a target access network device, wherein the handover message comprises information about the target access network device and identifier information of the one or more sessions; and sending, by the core network device, a response message of the handover message to the source access network device, wherein the response message of the handover message comprises indication information indicating a reason that a session of the one or more sessions is not accepted, wherein the reason is associated with a slice corresponding to the session.
US10757623B2 Cognitive analysis of temporal obstructions
A method, system and computer program product includes receiving information related to a temporal obstruction located within a first small cell of a network, analyzing the information related to the temporal obstruction, determining a change in a range of the first small cell caused by the temporal obstruction, and sending a notification related to the change in the range of the first small cell caused by the temporal obstruction.
US10757618B2 Method and apparatus for performing handover
Provided are a method for performing a handover by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system, and an apparatus supporting the same. The method may include: receiving information on candidate target cells for the handover and a handover condition, from a base station; initiating a handover to a first target cell among the candidate target cells, based on the handover condition; before detecting a failure of the handover to the first target cell, when channel quality of a second target cell among the candidate target cells is higher than channel quality of the first target cell, stopping the handover to the first target cell; and performing a handover to the second target cell.
US10757617B2 Base station and data transfer method
A base station in a master cell group configured to establish a bearer to a mobile station together with a base station in a secondary cell group for communication includes a data transfer instruction unit configured to transmit to the base station in the secondary cell group an instruction on whether to transfer downlink data in the base station in the secondary cell group to the base station in the master cell group upon deletion or modification of the secondary cell group or upon deletion of the bearer in the secondary cell group; a reception unit configured to receive the downlink data transferred from the base station in the secondary cell group according to the instruction; and a transmission unit configured to transmit the received downlink data to the mobile station.
US10757616B2 Geographically-organized neighbor cell lists
Communication network techniques may use geographic information to reduce a number of neighboring cell measurements to be taken. Such techniques may be useful, for example, in cell reselection.
US10757615B2 Radio link failure information for PDCP duplication
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for wireless communications. Devices may exchange information regarding a radio link failure and/or a handover. The information may comprise a radio link failure report which may comprise an indication of packet duplication.
US10757612B2 Controlling fallback procedures for different user groups or device groups
A user equipment (UE) and an Internet Protocol (IP) Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) node may exchange fallback indicators in SIP signaling for purposes of controlling fallback procedures implemented by the UE. The SIP signaling may include a SIP request from the UE that includes first information. The IMS node can evaluate a criterion based on the first information, and, if the criterion is met, the IMS node may authorize (or prohibit) the use of a UE-supported fallback radio access technology (RAT) that corresponds to a fallback indicator also included in the SIP request. Based on the evaluation of the criterion, the IMS node may respond to the UE with a SIP response that includes second information indicating which of the supported Fallback RATs the UE is authorized to use (if any), and which of the supported Fallback RATs the UE is not authorized to use (if any).
US10757611B2 SMF and AMF relocation during UE registration
A target AMF receives a first message requesting a handover of a wireless device from a source AMF. The first message comprises: parameter(s) of an SMF, and second PDU session identifier(s) identifying second PDU session(s) established between a UPF and the wireless device. The target AMF selects a target SMF different from the source SMF. The target AMF sends a second message to the target SMF requesting creation of first PDU session(s) between the UPF and the wireless device. The second message comprises first PDU session identifier(s) identifying the first PDU session(s). The target SMF sends a third message to the UPF requesting establishment of a user plane session for first PDU session(s). The third message comprises an indication that the source SMF is relocated. The target SMF receives a fourth message from the UPF confirming the establishment of the user plane session.
US10757610B2 Call preservation on handover
In an example, a wireless communication system and apparatuses thereof are described. In an example long-term evolution (LTE) network, a first base station hands over a connection to a second base station. The first base station may be a (femto) home eNodeB (HeNB) or (macro) eNodeB. The second base station may also be a HeNB or eNodeB connected to a different gateway. The first base station may send “Handover Request” on an X2 connection, identifying the gateway that the second base station is connected to as the correct gateway. After sending a “Handover Request Acknowledgement,” the second base station correctly establishes a tunnel to a connected gateway device.
US10757605B2 Radio communication device and radio communication method
A radio communication device is disclosed that transmits and receives protocol data units in a packet data convergence protocol layer located above a radio link control layer. The radio communication device includes a processor that generates a status report indicating reception status of the protocol data units in the packet data convergence protocol layer and a transmitter that transmits the status report in the packet data convergence protocol layer to a destination radio communication device. If a size of a protocol data unit that includes the status report exceeds a predetermined threshold, the processor sets the size of the protocol data unit to the predetermined threshold and the transmitter transmits the protocol data unit having the set size to the destination radio communication device.
US10757604B1 Method and device for adaptively controlling traffic in a mobile network
A device receive property data associated with a coverage area of a mobile network, wherein the property data includes identification information and location information associated with the coverage area; receive load data associated with the coverage area; determine a load threshold associated with the coverage area; determine whether the load data satisfies the load threshold; identify, based on determining that the load data satisfies the load threshold, impacted user equipment associated with the coverage area, wherein the impacted user equipment is further identified based on the property data; identify an application network device associated with the coverage area and the impacted user equipment, wherein the application network device is further identified based on the property data; determine a corrective action based on the load data, the load threshold, and the application network device; and perform the corrective action in connection with the application network device.
US10757603B2 Gateway function collecting data from nearby devices at first and second positions and timings for transmission to a base station
To avoid congestion and an overload at the time of data transmission from an IoT device to a wireless network, at least one gateway apparatus is controlled to execute a gateway function at a first timing at a first position, collect data from a plurality of devices present near the first position, and transmit aggregated data to a base station, and to execute the gateway function at a second timing different from the first timing at a second position different from the first position, collect data from a plurality of devices present near the second position, and transmit aggregated data to the base station.
US10757601B2 Physical layer procedures for user equipment in power saving mode
A user equipment can send a notification to a network node indicating that the user equipment is entering a battery saving mode of operation. Reduced physical layer procedures can be implemented based on reduced capabilities indicated by the user equipment. Reduced physical layer procedures can also be implemented based on the network node's reconfiguration of parameters to facilitate the activation of the reduced physical layer procedures. The user equipment can also send to the network node recommendations of reduced physical layer procedures.
US10757598B2 Reference frequency for UI signal bar display
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for a wireless device to perform methods for improvements of display of signal bars on a user interface of a wireless device. The wireless device may be configured to perform methods for determining a number of signal bars to display on the user interface based, at least in part, on a reference frequency. The reference frequency may be indicated and/or provided by a network.
US10757592B2 Determining network performance metrics using customer-specific information
Systems and methods are described herein for analyzing the performance of a communications network (e.g., a mobile telecommunications network) using customer-centric and/or subscriber-centric data and information. In some embodiments, the systems and method may determine key performance indicators for a communications network by accessing call detail records from multiple communications network sources, generating a database of one or more customer stats table (CSTs) based on the accessed call records, wherein the CSTs include records for each individual customers of the communications network, and determining one or more key performance indicators (KPIs) for the overall network based on the records stored by the one or more customer stats tables.
US10757591B2 Radio network node, network node, wireless device, and methods performed therein for communicating in a wireless communication network
Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a wireless device (10) for handling communication in a wireless communication network. The wireless device (10) stores a time instant associated with a receiving event relating to reference signal detection and information related to the receiving event. The wireless device (10) further detects a connection event related to a connection of the wireless device; and reports the time instant and the information to a radio network node (13) in the wireless communication network.
US10757589B2 Method and a first network entity for handling control plane context information
The disclosure relates to a method for a first network entity of handling control plane context information relating to wireless devices. The first network entity is configured with a first context replication domain. The method comprises handling control plane context information relating to one or more wireless devices, and communicating, with each additional network entity also configured with the first context replication domain, changes of control plane context information for the one or more wireless devices. The disclosure also relates to corresponding computer program, computer program product and first network entity.
US10757587B2 Methods for controlling SCell state and apparatuses thereof
Provided is a method of controlling states of a secondary cell by a user equipment. The method may include receiving SCell state indication information indicating a state for the SCell from a base station through an RRC message or a MAC control element, configuring the state of the SCell in an activation state or a dormant state on the basis of the SCell state indication information, and transmitting channel state information for the SCell to the base station in accordance with CQI configuration information configured for the SCell.
US10757582B2 System and method for millimeter wave communications
A method includes measuring beam-formed reference signals transmitted by a plurality of mmWave transmission points (TPs), sending a cloud cell formation request including indicators associated with best mmWave TPs determined in accordance with the measured beam-formed reference signals, receiving a cloud cell formation request response including indicators associated with a subset of the best mmWave TPs selected by a central controller in accordance with selection information, where the subset of the best mmWave TPs includes a first mmWave transmission point (TP) serving as a master TP and a second mmWave TP serving as a slave TP, and establishing a cloud cell with mmWave TPs of the subset of the best mmWave TPs selected by the central controller, where a data connection is established with the slave TP and at least a control connection is established with the master TP.
US10757580B2 System and methods for venue based wireless communication
A plurality of directional antennas are arranged between an inner barrier (e.g., ring, wall, fence, glass, etc encircling a field, court, rink, stage, etc) and an outer barrier (e.g., guardrail, wall, etc encircling a seating region, etc) of the venue. Each directional antenna produces a beam pattern that is oriented such that the beam pattern is directed at an angle off-normal from the inner or outer barrier. Further, at least some of the directional antennas are placed at the openings of pedestrian tunnels leading into the seating region of the venue, near the inner barrier of the venue seating region, or placed near a midpoint between the inner and outer barriers so as to provide wireless communication services to users in the seating region of the venue.
US10757578B2 Electronic device and method for the electronic device for clustering of high priority level secondary systems
Provided are as electronic device and a method for an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a processing circuit, configured to: determine a first set of a high priority secondary system based on mutual interference between a low-priority sub-system and the high-priority sub-system, wherein the mutual interference between the high-priority sub-system in the first set and at least one low-priority sub-system is higher than a pre-set level; and based on information related to the first set, clustering the high-priority sub-system in the first set.
US10757575B2 Increased security for multilateration timing advance
A positioning node (e.g., SMLC), a Radio Access Network (RAN) Node (e.g., BSS/BTS), and a wireless device (e.g., MS) are described herein which implement procedures and corresponding modified or new messages/information elements/fields to reduce the possibility of a bandit (e.g., invalid or unauthorized) wireless device from triggering the RAN Node (e.g., BSS/BTS) to generate false timing advance (TA) information associated with the wireless device and report the false TA information to the positioning node (e.g., SMLC) which leads the positioning node (e.g., SMLC) to estimate with degraded accuracy a position of the wireless device.
US10757574B1 Multi-factor authentication providing a credential via a contactless card for secure messaging
Exemplary embodiments may use a contactless card as a secondary form of authentication in a multi-factor authentication for a secure messaging service. The recipient party of a request to initiate a messaging service session (such as a server computing device) may be programmed to use the phone number of the originating device to look up records regarding an identity of a party and their associated phone number as a primary credential and then may require an authentication credential originating from the contactless card as a secondary credential for the initiating party. In some instances, the credential originating from the contactless card is a onetime password that is valid only for a period of time. The recipient party determines whether the onetime password is valid. If both credentials are valid, a secure messaging session may be initiated with the initiating party.
US10757569B2 Privacy preserving authentication and key agreement protocol for apparatus-to-apparatus communication
A method is disclosed, comprising obtaining, by a first apparatus, a first identifier associated with the first apparatus, wherein the first identifier is different from a second identifier associated with the first apparatus, providing, by the first apparatus, at least one message to at least one further apparatus of at least one further apparatus, wherein each of the at least one message comprises a key information of the first apparatus and is associated with the first identifier associated with the first apparatus, and determining, by the first apparatus, a session key of a communication session associated with the first apparatus and the at least one further apparatus, based on at least one message received, by the first apparatus, provided by at least one further apparatus of the at least one further apparatus, wherein each of the at least one message comprises a key information of the respective further apparatus and is associated with a first identifier associated with the respective further apparatus.
US10757568B2 System and method for communicating digital data using media content
The embodiments herein disclose an apparatus and method especially developed for the direct application in transmission involving user devices with some computational potential, allowing data transmission between two devices in a secure manner using media content. The method for the transmission of data between two devices comprises the following steps: receiving a digital data and a media content as input, encoding the digital data, embedding the digital data into a media content, modulating the data using radio frequency (RF) signals, transmitting the modulated RF signals, capturing the modulated RF signals by the receiver module, demodulating the modulated RF signal to obtain an encoded media content and decoding the media content for recovering the digital data.
US10757566B2 User equipment capability reporting
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe methods and apparatuses for UE capability reporting in mobile communication systems. UE capability reporting in LTE with high number of CCs (32) creates a great signalling overhead. An enhanced network enquiry message (UECapabilityEnquiry) is proposed which includes indications (e.g. maximum aggregated CC number or bandwidth class, MIMO/CSI-process capabilities) that indicate to a UE that the UE is to exclude, from its capability report (UECapabilityInformation), information related to functions that the network either does not support or is not interested in. The enhanced network enquiry message may include indications of a max. number of DL/UL CCs for which the UE is requested to provide supported CA band combinations and non-CA bands. The UE selects a subset of CA capabilities based on these indicator and generates a UE capability response (UECapabilityInformation) including information related to the selected subset of CA capabilities.
US10757565B2 Method and apparatus for triggering of specific operation mode for terminals operating in extended long range
Systems and methods are disclosed for triggering a long range extension mode of operation for a wireless device in a cellular communications network. In one preferred embodiment, the wireless device is a Machine Type Communication (MTC) device. In one embodiment, a node in the cellular communications network determines that the wireless device is to operate in the long range extension mode if there is difficulty in establishing communication between the wireless device and the cellular communications network. If the wireless device is to operate in the long range extension mode, the node activates one or more long range extension mechanisms with respect to the wireless device such that the wireless device operates in the long range extension mode. In this manner, the long range extension mode is selectively triggered for the wireless device.
US10757563B1 Method and system for controlling UE operation based on TDD configuration support per location
A method and system to help address this issue. When a device is within coverage of a cell that operates with a particular TDD configuration, the device will determine based on its location a set of one or more TDD frame configurations that the device would support, which could be based on maximum uplink transmission power of the UE, permitted maximum transmission power in the location, and uplink duty cycle defined by each of the various TDD configurations. The UE will then control whether or not it will be served by the cell based on whether the TDD configuration of the cell is within the determined set.
US10757556B2 Device-based access point association and tracking of physical addresses
Disclosed in various examples are methods, systems, devices, and machine-readable mediums for tracking device and access point geographic locations of wireless (e.g., Wi-Fi) networks. In an example, operations performed by a device for association and use of a location include: receiving identification information (e.g., a MAC address) that identifies an access point of a wireless network; comparing the identification information with a list of access points (e.g., a white list) to identify an unvalidated status of the access point; communicating the identification information to the communications service; receiving a validated status for the access point and a geographic location for the wireless network from the communications service; and perforating a communication action with the communication service, using the wireless network, based on the geographic location and the validated status. Further operations involving evaluating the access point status and updating the list of access points, are also disclosed.
US10757555B2 Communication apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer-readable instructions for communication apparatus
A communication apparatus may include: a first interface being set in one of a first operating state and a second operating state; a second interface; and an apparatus controller. The first interface is configured to: receive specific access point information in a case where a wireless connection is established in a situation where the first interface is set in the first operating state; and not receive the specific access point information in a case where a wireless connection via the first interface is established in a situation where the first interface is set in the second operating state. The apparatus controller performs: setting the first interface in the first operating state in a case where the access point information is not registered; registering the specific access point information; and setting the first interface in the second operating state in a case where the specific access point information is registered.
US10757554B2 Method and apparatus for managing device using at least one sensor
The present disclosure relates to a sensor network, Machine Type Communication (MTC), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication, and technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the above technologies, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services.A method of managing an electronic device is provided, which includes determining a management target device, selecting at least one measurement device based on the determined management target device, transmitting an operation command to the management target device, receiving measurement information from the at least one measurement device, and determining a state of the management target device based on the received measurement information.
US10757548B2 System, process, and device for multiple network usage tracking
A system for multiple network usage tracking, the system having a policy management platform having one or more processors able to receive and to calculate account usage data associated with an account profile, the policy management platform arranged externally from a network of at least one wireless carrier.
US10757546B2 System and method for triggering on platform usage
A system and method for triggering on platform usage can include at a platform, receiving and storing a trigger configuration of an account; operating a platform comprising internally executing a process on behalf of an account and publishing at least one event when executing the process; at the platform, incrementing a counter in response to the at least one event and if the stored trigger configuration species a usage key associated with a category of counted events of the at least one event; monitoring counters in a context of an associated trigger; and processing the trigger upon the counter satisfying condition of an associated trigger.
US10757542B2 Broadcast bearer management method and device thereof
The present disclosure relates to broadcast bearer management methods and devices. One example method includes receiving, by a first bearer management server (BMS), a first message sent by a server, where the first message includes a group identifier of a service group, determining, by the first BMS, a first broadcast bearer for the service group based on the first message, and sending, by the first BMS, a second message to the server, where the second message carries user plane information of the first broadcast bearer.
US10757535B1 Methods and apparatus for maintaining and using geolocation data in a wireless system
A user device includes and maintains a geolocation list (GLL) including sets of information corresponding to Citizens Broadband radio Services Devices (CBSDs). The GLL stored in the user device contains entries corresponding to the areas most recently visited by the UE, each entry including location information of a CBSD. User devices typically frequent a limited set of the same areas repetitively. Thus this maintained relatively small list provides the UE with a highly relevant set of information which can be quickly accessed without additional wireless signaling and the additional power loss associated with a typical search. When the UE desires to find and connect to a CBSD, the UE first searches its GLL for a CBSD providing coverage in its currently located area. However, if GLL search does not identify a CBSD, then the UE sends a request to a geolocation server for active CBSDs.
US10757530B1 Computer model accuracy in predicting location of online system users
An online system receives a request from a user of a manager transmitter to generate a unique beacon identifier (ID) associated with a physical location. Responsive to receiving the beacon ID from the online system, the manager transmitter transmits a Bluetooth signal comprising the beacon ID to user client devices, which send the beacon ID to the online system for identification. Responsive to detecting that a received signal strength exceeds a threshold, a location context module classifies the instance of the user client device detecting the signal as an example of a user being present at the physical location. A location prediction module uses the instance as training data to train a machine-learning model to predict the presence of online system users at the physical location.
US10757525B2 Vehicle and method of controlling the same
A vehicle and a method of controlling the vehicle are capable of outputting a sound similar to an original sound by modulating a sound signal obtained using a plurality of microphones of an external terminal device considering the physical characteristics of a user and the sound reproduction space. The vehicle includes: a speaker; a sensor module configured to detect a state of the vehicle; a communicator including a plurality of microphones and configured to receive a sound signal having two channels, information about sensitivity of each microphone of the plurality of microphones, and information about a relative position between the plurality of microphones; and a controller configured to: modulate the sound signal on at least one of the sensitivity of the plurality of microphones, the relative position between the plurality of microphones, and a Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF); remove the reverberation from the modulated sound signal; and control the speaker.
US10757522B2 Active monitoring headphone and a method for calibrating the same
According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for calibrating a headphone including an amplifier with a memory and signal processing properties, the method comprising steps for determining a desired sound attributes for the headphone, and setting signal processing parameters in the amplifier in order to obtain the desired sound attributes either by measurement or based on the received input information from a user of the headphones.
US10757518B2 Compact public address access point apparatuses
Apparatuses that operate as both a public address speaker and a wireless access point (AP) for mounting to a ceiling or wall. The compact public address access points described herein may include an AP housing, enclosing a radio (e.g., a 3×3 MIMO radio) and antenna, that is coupled to a speaker assembly including a speaker, a conical acoustic reflector positioned between a front of the speaker and the housing of the AP, and an annular region comprising a concave inner wall facing the conical acoustic reflector. Although the AP is nested atop the front of the speaker, the speaker may produce high-quality sound with accurate voice reproduction without interfering with the operation of the wireless transmission of the AP. Methods of operating and installing these apparatuses are also described.
US10757513B1 Adjustment method of hearing auxiliary device
An adjustment method of a hearing auxiliary device includes steps of (a) providing a context awareness platform and a hearing auxiliary device, (b) acquiring an activity and emotion information and inputting the activity and emotion information to the context awareness platform, (c) acquiring a scene information and inputting the scene information to the context awareness platform, (d) obtaining a sound adjustment suggestion according to the activity and emotional information and the scene information, (e) determining whether a response of a user to the sound adjustment suggestion meets expectation, and (f) when the judgment result of the step (e) is TRUE, transmitting the sound adjustment suggestion to the hearing auxiliary device and adjusting the hearing auxiliary device according to the sound adjustment suggestion. Therefore, the hearing auxiliary device can be appropriately adjusted to meet the demands and correctly and effectively adjusted without any assistance of a professional.
US10757512B2 Multi-source audio amplification and ear protection devices
Apparatus and methods for multi-source audio amplification and ear protection devices are provided herein. In certain configurations, an audio amplification and ear protection device includes at least one microphone that generates an ambient sound signal based on detecting ambient sound, at least one speaker, and an electrical system that controls sound outputted by the at least one speaker based on amplifying the ambient sound signal and a secondary sound source signal. The electrical system receives a first user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the ambient sound signal, and a second user-controlled volume signal that is operable to control an amount of amplification provided to the secondary sound source signal.
US10757511B2 Hearing device adapted for matching input transducers using the voice of a wearer of the hearing device
A hearing device, e.g. a hearing aid, comprises first and second separate, interconnectable parts comprising first and second input transducers, respectively, for providing first and second electric input signals, respectively, representative of sound in an environment of the user, and a beamformer filtering unit configured to provide a spatially filtered signal based thereon, and a memory comprising a previously determined own voice transfer function corresponding to a target sound source located at said user's mouth. The hearing device is configured to determine an updated own voice transfer function according to activation of a predefined trigger, when the user's own voice is present, and to store an updated own voice transfer function in said memory. The hearing device further comprises at least one combination unit configured to apply a first multiplication factor to at least one of the first and second electric input signals, and a control unit configured to determine the first multiplication factor so as to decrease, e.g. minimize a difference measure representative of a difference between the previously determined own voice transfer function and the updated own voice transfer function.
US10757509B2 Reduced thickness actuator
In some implementations, an actuator can include a magnetic cup comprising a base and sidewalls defining a cavity, the base comprising a planar outer surface opposite the cavity, an edge of the outer surface comprising one or more joint elements; a magnet arranged in the cavity of the magnetic cup; a voice coil arranged in an air gap separating the sidewalls and the magnet; a support comprising one or more magnetic suspension members each comprising an edge shaped to fit to a corresponding one of the joint elements and having a first side that is a) flush with the planar outer surface or b) displaced from the planar outer surface along a first axis perpendicular to the planar outer surface in a direction toward the cavity of the magnetic cup; and a coupling plate attached to the voice coil and the support.
US10757506B2 Amplifier circuit for a parametric transducer and a related audio device
An amplifier circuit for a parametric transducer, comprising: a signal processor for processing an input signal into first and second signals; and at least a pair of output stages arranged to respectively receive the first and second signals for generating amplified first and second signals respectively, which are provided to operate the parametric transducer. The input, first and second signals are arranged with a substantially similar frequency to cause a switching frequency of the amplifier circuit to be matched to a carrier frequency of the parametric transducer. A related audio device is also disclosed.
US10757501B2 Hybrid audio system for eyewear devices
An audio system for providing content to a user. The system includes a first and a second transducer assembly of a plurality of transducer assemblies, an acoustic sensor, and a controller. The first transducer assembly couples to a portion of an auricle of the user's ear and vibrates over a first range of frequencies based on a first set of audio instructions. The vibration causes the portion of the ear to create a first range of acoustic pressure waves. The second transducer assembly is configured to vibrate over a second range of frequencies to produce a second range of acoustic pressure waves based on a second set of audio instructions. The acoustic sensor detects acoustic pressure waves at an entrance of the ear. The controller generates the audio instructions based on audio content to be provided to the user and the detected acoustic pressure waves from the acoustic sensor.
US10757500B2 Wearable audio device with head on/off state detection
Various implementations include wearable audio devices and related methods for controlling such devices. Some approaches include controlling a wearable audio device by: determining a magnitude of an acoustic transfer function based on an electrical signal from an internal microphone and an audio signal from an acoustic transducer at one or more predetermined frequencies; calibrating a proximity sensor; detecting a change in the state of the wearable audio device from one of: off-head to on-head, or on-head to off-head using both the calibrated proximity sensor and the magnitude of the acoustic transfer function; and adjusting at least one function of the wearable audio device in response to detecting the change from the on-head state to the off-head state or detecting the change from the off-head state to the on-head state.
US10757499B1 Systems and methods for controlling playback and other features of a wireless headphone
Wireless headphones with user controls and methods for using are disclosed. In one embodiment, a wireless headphone includes a left earcup comprising a left speaker driver and a left earcup housing; and a right earcup comprising a right speaker driver and a right earcup housing; a processor; a microphone; user controls including: a voice assistant activator control; a volume slider; a play control slider; a play-pause control; and instructions configuring the processor to: commence a voice assistant recognition routine when sound received by the microphone matches a wake word, and perform an action based on instructions returned from the voice assistant; update a current volume of the headphone to a higher volume when the volume slider receives a swipe; skip to a next track of a current media content when the play control slider receives a swipe; and toggle playback of the media content when the play-pause control is activated.
US10757498B2 System with wireless earphones
Apparatus comprises adapter and speaker system. Adapter is configured to plug into port of personal digital audio player. Speaker system is in communication with adapter, and comprises multiple acoustic transducers, programmable processor circuit, and wireless communication circuit. In first operational mode, processor circuit receives, via adapter, and processes digital audio content from personal digital audio player into which adapter is plugged, and the multiple acoustic transducers output the received audio content from the personal digital audio player. In second operational mode, wireless communication circuit receives digital audio content from a remote digital audio source over a wireless network, processor circuit processes the digital audio content received from remote digital audio source, and the multiple acoustic transducers output the audio content received from the remote digital audio source.
US10757497B2 Earpiece having V-shaped interconnection between two portions of the earpiece when inserted into the ear canal
An earpiece for an earphone comprising a first portion (100), a second portion (101), and a resilient bridge (102) interconnecting the first portion (100) and second portion (101), wherein the resilient bridge (102) is configured to flex so that the earpiece can conform to ear canal geometry as it is received in a user ear canal and thereby be at least substantially locatable within the ear canal. The resilient bridge (102) may be configured to provide a biasing effect so that the first portion (100) and/or second portion (101) can bias against the ear canal wall (15).
US10757494B2 Symmetric dual suspension speaker structure
A symmetric dual suspension speaker structure is herein disclosed, comprising a basin frame, a U-shaped iron, a magnet permeability ferrite ring, a corrugated rim, a diaphragm, a sound coil, a damper clamped between the magnet permeability ferrite ring and the U-shaped iron, as well as a magnet, wherein the peripheral edge around the upper surface of the diaphragm can be stretched in the vertical direction to form a barrel component, and the corrugated rim is used to bond and fix the top end of the barrel component while the damper is used to bond and fix the bottom end of the barrel component, such that the sound coil can bring the barrel component of the diaphragm to vertically vibrate thus improving the instability existing in the bonding of the conventional diaphragm and the coil framework.
US10757486B2 Intelligent and dynamic processing of sensor reading fidelity
A method includes receiving a sensor data stream from a sensor, determining that the sensor data stream is associated with a sensor fidelity rule specifying a triggering event, a fidelity modification, and a modification period, sampling the sensor data stream according to a first sampling interval, responsive to occurrence of a triggering event, changing the first sampling interval to a second sampling interval based on the fidelity modification, wherein the second sampling interval is different from the first sampling interval, determining whether the modification period has elapsed and whether the triggering event is active, and sampling the sensor data stream according to the second sampling interval when it is determined that the modification period has not elapsed and the triggering event is active.
US10757485B2 System and method for synchronized vehicle sensor data acquisition processing using vehicular communication
A method for controlling vehicle sensor data acquisition using a vehicular communication network includes, receiving a global time signal at the first vehicle and at the second vehicle. The first vehicle synchronizes a local clock signal of the first vehicle with the global time signal, and the second vehicle synchronizes a local clock signal of the second vehicle with the global time signal. Further, the method includes determining a capture interval that minimizes a time between actuation of a sensor of the first vehicle and actuation of a sensor of the second vehicle. The method includes actuating, according to the capture interval, the sensor of the first vehicle and the sensor of the second vehicle. The first vehicle transmits to the second vehicle the sensor data, and the second vehicle transmits to the first vehicle the sensor data.
US10757480B2 Methods and apparatus to assign viewers to media meter data
Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to assign viewers to media meter data are disclosed. An apparatus includes memory to store instructions, and a processor to execute the instructions to at least: determine first probabilities for first panelists in a media meter household during a first set of time periods, determine second probabilities for second panelists in a plurality of learning households during a second set of time periods, compare the first probabilities and the second probabilities to identify a candidate household from the plurality of learning households to associated with the media meter household, and impute ones of the first number of minutes to individual ones of the first panelists when second panelist behavior data associated with the candidate household indicates activity during one of the second set of time periods that matches activity in the media meter household during one of the first set of time periods.
US10757477B2 Criteria verification to facilitate providing of highest cost per mile (CPM) overlays to client devices
A processing device for generating a viewing data report is disclosed. The processing device may include a memory device and a processor. The memory device may store instructions. The processor may be operatively coupled to the memory device. The processor may execute the instructions to: determine first viewing data associated with a first ACR event; determine second viewing data associated with a second ACR event; determine that a data field of a plurality of data fields in the first viewing data is incomplete; derive new data for the data field using other data fields of the first viewing data; aggregate the first viewing data and the second viewing data into a single data model to obtain aggregated viewing data of viewing behavior of a first viewer and a second viewer; and create a viewing data report as a compilation of the aggregated viewing data.
US10757473B2 Digital media splicing system and method
The present invention relates to a system and method of inserting a secondary stream of digital frames into a primary stream of digital frames without transcoding any of the streams, where the primary stream is encoded according to a first format and the secondary stream is encoded according to a second format where each frame is independent of a succeeding frame. The approach comprises receiving a requested splice-out point in the primary stream; determining an optimal splice-out point in the primary stream in dependence upon the requested splice-out point; receiving a requested splice-in point in the primary stream; determining an optimal splice-in point in the primary stream in dependence upon the requested splice-out point; and replacing the section of the primary stream between the optimal splice-out point and the optimal splice-in point with the secondary stream.
US10757470B2 System and method for classifying recorded content for deletion
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for classifying, based on most recent information associated with recorded content, the recorded content to an appropriate deletion classifier. A media guidance application may receive information about an event that is associated with a recorded media asset. The media guidance application may determine, based on the event and a current deletion classifier associated with the recorded media asset, whether the current deletion classifier associated with the recorded media asset needs to be updated to a new deletion classifier. The media guidance application may make this determination by accessing a deletion classification database containing rules for classifying recorded media assets into a variety of deletion classifiers. Upon determining that the current deletion classifier associated with the recorded media asset needs to be updated to a new deletion classifier, the media guidance application may update the current deletion classifier to the new deletion classifier.
US10757469B2 Methods and systems for bypassing preemptions in recorded media assets
Methods and systems for transmitting an interruption-free version of a television program for recording on a user equipment device. In one aspect, a system transmits a first stream including a television program to a user equipment device. The system receives an indication that the television program is being recorded on the user equipment device. The system determines whether an interruption is imminent during transmission of the television program. In response to determining that the interruption is imminent, the system generates a second stream including the television program. The second stream does not include the interruption during the transmission of the television program. The system transmits the second stream to the user equipment device along with an instruction to switch recording of the television program from the first stream to the second stream.
US10757465B2 Method and apparatus for selecting among multiple tuners
A system or method selects among multiple tuners to tune a particular channel. A request is received to tune a first channel. In response to this request, a first tuner is assigned to tune the first channel. A request is received to tune a second channel. If the program tuned by the first tuner is not being recorded, the first tuner is assigned to tune the second channel. If the program tuned by the first tuner is being recorded, the second tuner is assigned to tune the second channel.
US10757462B2 Integrating digital advertising ecosystems into linear TV
A programmable and universal video serving platform enabling digital ads to be inserted into linear television cable programming feeds. A linear programming feed includes a cue message that indicates a spot for local ad insertion into the programming feed. Detection of the cue message triggers the generation of a VAST protocol ad request from the video serving platform to a digital ad server, the request including programmable fields that are configured to obtain data to generate standard and custom VAST tag information, including audience impression information and distribution platform information as needed. The digital ad server delivers a VAST response back to the video serving platform identifying a digital ad for insertion, and the video serving platform enables playout of the selected digital ad during a designated insertion spot in the programming feed.
US10757460B2 Distribution system, reception apparatus, and methods for transitioning to new services
A distribution system and reception apparatus, and methods thereof, are provided for broadcasting and receiving a plurality of non-backwards-compatible services. The broadcasting method includes receiving, by a first service provider, a plurality of first services, which include a first service from each of the first and second service providers. The first service provider generates a first broadcast multiplex, including the plurality of first services, and broadcasts the first broadcast multiplex on a first broadcast channel allocated to the first service provider. A second service provider receives a plurality of second services, which include a second service from each of the first and second service providers. The second service provider generates a second broadcast multiplex, including the plurality of second services, and broadcasts the second broadcast multiplex on a second broadcast channel allocated to the second service provider.
US10757459B2 Video steaming control
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a media server having a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate sending a datastream to a display device. The datastream may include an identification thereof. Upon receiving the identification from a user, the media server associates the datastream with the user. The media server may send to the user, a listing of the media services to which the user has subscribed. Upon receiving, from the user, a selection of a selected media service, the media server streams the selected media service to the display device over the datastream. The datastream may be controlled with the user for as long as the media server detects the user in a vicinity of the display device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US10757458B2 Dynamically scheduling non-programming media items in contextually relevant programming media content
A hardware media items scheduling and packaging system, which schedules and distributes channels to be viewed on a plurality of consumer devices, extracts contextual data from program-specific information associated with programming media content of a channel received from a distribution source device. A plurality of potential non-programming media items is determined for a plurality of users based on a match between a sentiment type of each of a plurality of non-programming media items and the extracted contextual data. Based on at least the extracted contextual data and the sentiment type of each of the plurality of potential non-programming media items, a plurality of candidate spots in the programming media content is determined. Based on at least a set of constraints and user estimation data associated with the plurality of users, a schedule of non-programming media item(s) is dynamically generated for at least one candidate spot in the programming media content.
US10757450B2 System and methods for data compression and nonuniform quantizers
An optical network includes a transmitting portion configured to (i) encode an input digitized sequence of data samples into a quantized sequence of data samples having a first number of digits per sample, (ii) map the quantized sequence of data samples into a compressed sequence of data samples having a second number of digits per sample, the second number being lower than the first number, and (iii) modulate the compressed sequence of data samples and transmit the modulated sequence over a digital optical link. The optical network further includes a receiving portion configured to (i) receive and demodulate the modulated sequence from the digital optical link, (ii) map the demodulated sequence from the second number of digits per sample into a decompressed sequence having the first number of digits per sample, and (iii) decode the decompressed sequence.
US10757448B2 Bitstream transformation apparatus, bitstream transformation method, distribution system, moving image encoding apparatus, moving image encoding method and computer-readable storage medium
An apparatus comprises: a unit that analyzes syntax of a bitstream corresponding to moving image data for which a minimum size of a unit according to decoding processing is defined and syntax of an accompanying bitstream that accompanies the bitstream; a unit that transforms high-level syntax obtained as a result of the analysis into new high-level syntax including a resolution that is lower than a resolution that the high-level syntax includes; a unit that transforms information which is obtained as a result of the analysis and is associated with a minimum size unit in the bitstream into information associated with a corresponding unit in the accompanying bitstream; and a unit that synthesizes, in accordance with syntax, the new high-level syntax and information after the transformation, and that generates a new bitstream.
US10757447B2 Transform coefficient coding
An idea used herein is to use the same function for the dependency of the context and the dependency of the symbolization parameter on previously coded/decoded transform coefficients. Using the same function—with varying function parameter—may even be used with respect to different transform block sizes and/or frequency portions of the transform blocks in case of the transform coefficients being spatially arranged in transform blocks. A further variant of this idea is to use the same function for the dependency of a symbolization parameter on previously coded/decoded transform coefficients for different sizes of the current transform coefficient's transform block, different information component types of the current transform coefficient's transform block and/or different frequency portions the current transform coefficient is located within the transform block.
US10757446B2 Data compression apparatus and data compression method
A processor calculates, from image data, a plurality of first coefficients corresponding to different frequencies using a Fourier transform and stores first frequency domain data, from which first coefficients whose magnitude is below a threshold have been excluded, in a memory. The processor also calculates, from kernel data, second coefficients of frequencies corresponding to the first coefficients indicated by the first frequency domain data using a Fourier transform and stores second frequency domain data in the memory. The processor uses the first frequency domain data, the second frequency domain data, and an inverse Fourier transform to generate a feature map indicating a result of applying the kernel data to the image data.
US10757445B2 Techniques for resource conservation during performance of intra block copy prediction searches
Methods are described for encoding and decoding blocks of image data using intra block copying (IBC). A source block for intra block copying is selected from a source region of a current image that is closer to the current block than a threshold, wherein the source region does not include a portion of the current image that is further from the current block than the threshold.
US10757443B2 Inter prediction method and apparatus for same
According to the present invention, an image encoding apparatus comprises: a motion prediction unit which derives motion information on a current block in the form of the motion information including L0 motion information and L1 motion information; a motion compensation unit which performs a motion compensation for the current block on the basis of at least one of the L0 motion information and L1 motion information so as to generate a prediction block corresponding to the current block; and a restoration block generating unit which generates a restoration block corresponding to the current block based on the prediction block. According to the present invention, image encoding efficiency can be improved.
US10757442B2 Partial reconstruction based template matching for motion vector derivation
A method of decoding video data includes determining, by a video decoder, a neighboring block in a current frame is inter coded. The method includes, in response to determining the neighboring block is inter coded, determining, by the video decoder, a template for a current block in the current frame based on a partial reconstruction of the neighboring block. The method includes determining, by the video decoder, a reference block in a reference frame corresponding to the template for the current block and determining, by the video decoder, motion vector information for the current frame based on the reference block and the template. The method includes generating, by the video decoder, a predictive block for the current block of video data based on the motion vector information and decoding, by the video decoder, the current block of video data based on the predictive block.
US10757440B2 Motion vector prediction using co-located prediction units
A system includes motion vector prediction circuitry that generates motion vectors for pixel groups and pixel subgroups within the pixel groups. For a current pixel group within the currently processed picture, the motion vector prediction circuitry selects a target reference picture. Without first translating the current pixel group in accord with an offset vector, the motion vector prediction circuitry initiates generation of a default motion vector for the current pixel group. Responsive to the selected target reference picture, the motion vector prediction circuitry generates the offset vector. The motion vector prediction circuitry translates the current pixel group in accord with offset vector and determines motion vectors for pixel subgroups of the current pixel group based on the translated position of the current pixel group.
US10757439B2 Arithmetic unit, transmission program, and transmission method
An arithmetic unit comprises a video input unit to which is input recorded video information obtained by taking a video of a human, a memory which stores human motion information as information related to movement of the human, and a transmission unit which determines importance of the human motion information, and sends the recorded video information and the human motion information to an external device so that availability of the human motion information in the external device will increase more for the human motion information determined as having high importance.
US10757438B2 Motion estimation
A technique of motion estimation in video compression is described, the technique including: determining, in one or more reference frames of a video picture, the best full-pixel motion vector F for a block in a current frame of the video picture, wherein m and n are signed numbers and integer multiples of the distance between two adjacent full-pixels; selecting the best half-pixel motion vector candidates from a set of half-pixel motion vectors based on the best full-pixel motion vector; determining the best half-pixel motion vector H; selecting the best quarter-pixel motion vector candidates from a set of quarter-pixel motion vectors based on the best full-pixel motion vector and the best half-pixel motion vector; determining the best quarter-pixel motion vector Q; and determining the best motion vector for the block as BMV.
US10757432B2 Flexible band offset mode in sample adaptive offset in HEVC
A Flexible Band Offset (FBO) apparatus and method of performing Sample Adaptive Offset (SAO) filtering within encoders and decoders, such as according to the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard, and similarly configured coding devices. The number of Band Offset (BO) modes and the number of necessary offsets is reduced. The invention beneficially provides simpler coding, reduces temporary buffer size requirements, and can yield a small performance gain over existing SAO techniques of HEVC test model HM 5.
US10757431B2 Method and apparatus for processing video
The present invention relates to an apparatus for processing a video, comprising: a video central processing unit which communicates with a host, receives a bitstream and parses header information; and a free scan module which generates free scan information by a free scan of a video bitstream inputted from the host according to the control of the video central processing unit, wherein the video central processing unit rearranges the bitstream on the basis of the header information and the free scan information and performs task scheduling so as to perform parallel decoding of the rearranged bitstream by a predetermined unit.
US10757428B2 Luma and chroma reshaping of HDR video encoding
Systems and methods are disclosed for reshaping HDR video content to improve compression efficiency while using standard encoding/decoding techniques. Input HDR video frames, e.g., represented in an IPT color space, may be reshaped before the encoding/decoding process and the corresponding reconstructed HDR video frames may then be reverse reshaped. The disclosed reshaping methods may be combinations of scene-based or segment-based methods.
US10757426B2 Method and apparatus for processing image data
The invention concerns scaling color difference components prior to encoding in order to extend the dynamic range. In one embodiment the color difference components are encoded prior to quantization. In another embodiment the color difference components are encoded after quantization. A decoder is configured to process data representative of the gain factor for a decoding process.
US10757424B2 FLC-based image compression method and device
Fixed length code (FLC)-based image compression method and device are provided. The FLC-based image compression method for compressing a block containing multiple pixels includes the following steps: determining a first representative pixel and a second representative pixel from the pixels according to the pixel values of the pixels; generating, by interpolation, multiple interpolated pixels according to the first representative pixel and the second representative pixel; generating an index value for each of the pixels according to the first representative pixel, the second representative pixel, and the interpolated pixels; adjusting the first representative pixel and the second representative pixel to generate a first adjusted representative pixel and a second adjusted representative pixel; and using the index values and complete or quantized pixel values of the first adjusted representative pixel and the second adjusted representative pixel to represent the block.
US10757421B2 Information processing device, moving image coding method, and recording medium on which computer program for moving image coding is recorded
An information processing device includes: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to: calculate, for a first block included in a coding target picture included in moving image data, a ratio of an area of a corrected block obtained by correcting distortion of a subject represented in the first block to an area of the first block, set code amount control information for the first block such that the higher the ratio for the first block, the larger a code amount which is assigned to the first block, and code a second block belonging to the first block among a plurality of second blocks which is obtained by dividing the coding target picture according to the code amount control information for the first block.
US10757420B2 Combination of inter-prediction and intra-prediction in video coding
Techniques are described for using an inter-intra-prediction block. A video coder may generate a first prediction block according to an intra-prediction mode and generate a second prediction block according to an inter-prediction mode. The video coder may weighted combine, such as based on the intra-prediction mode, the two prediction blocks to generate an inter-intra-prediction block (e.g., final prediction block). In some examples, an inter-intra candidate is identified in a list of candidate motion vector predictors, and an inter-intra-prediction block is used based on identification of the inter-intra candidate in the list of candidate motion vector predictors.
US10757416B2 Method and device for adaptively compressing image data
Provided is a method for adaptively compressing image data. A refresh rate and a compression rate of the image data are determined based on motion information of the image data, and the image data are compressed based on the determined refresh rate and compression rate.
US10757411B2 Adaptation of scan order for entropy coding
Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for adapting scan order of a transform block. An apparatus for decoding coefficients of a transform block includes a processor. The processor is configured to decode, from a compressed bitstream, first coefficients of at least one row of the transform block; decode, from the compressed bitstream, second coefficients of at least one column of the transform block, where the transform block consists of the first coefficients, the second coefficients, and remaining coefficients; select, using the first coefficients and the second coefficients, a scan order for decoding the remaining coefficients; and decode the remaining coefficients of the transform block using the scan order.
US10757409B2 Method for controlling information processing device and information processing device
A method for controlling an information processing device includes: accepting an operation on an image before editing; editing the image before editing, based on the accepted operation; comparing data of the image before editing with data of an image after editing obtained by editing the image before editing; and storing history information about the editing if a difference between the image before editing and the image after editing is detected as a result of the comparison.
US10757407B2 Method and device for performing image decoding on basis of intra prediction in image coding system
A method by which a decoding device performs image decoding, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: deriving an intra prediction mode of a current block; deriving neighboring samples including left neighboring samples and upper neighboring samples of the current block; deriving reference samples for prediction of a target sample among the neighboring samples on the basis of the position of the target sample of the current block and the prediction angle of the intra prediction mode; determining an interpolation filter for the target sample; and deriving the prediction sample of the target sample on the basis of the interpolation filter and the reference samples.
US10757405B2 Method of decoding motion vector
An apparatus of encoding an image in an advanced motion vector prediction (AMVP) mode can include an inter prediction module for determining motion information of a current block, and generating a prediction block of the current block using the motion information; a transform module for transforming the residual block to generate a transformed block; a quantization module for quantizing the transformed block using a quantization parameter and a quantization matrix to generate a quantized block; a scanning module for scanning quantized coefficient components of the quantized block; and an entropy coding module for entropy-coding the scanned quantized coefficient components of the quantized block; in which the motion information is encoded by performing the sub-steps of: constructing an AMVP list using available motion vector candidates of a left motion vector candidate, an above motion vector candidate and a temporal motion vector candidate; selecting a motion vector predictor among motion vector candidates of the AMVP candidate list; generating a differential motion vector by subtracting the motion vector predictor from the motion vector; and encoding a reference picture index, the differential motion vector and an AMVP index specifying the motion vector predictor.
US10757404B2 Adaptive unequal weight planar prediction
A method of decoding JVET video includes receiving a bitstream that includes encoded video data that includes encoded video data. From the encoded data, a horizontal predictor and a vertical predictor for a pixel in the current coding block may be interpolated. A coding block size may be identified to determine whether to use equal weight or unequal weights to apply to each of the horizontal and vertical predictors for calculating a final planar prediction value P(x,y) by comparing the coding block size to a coding block size threshold.
US10757401B2 Display system and method for display control of a video based on different view positions
A display-control apparatus and method for position-based control of display of a video on a display screen are disclosed. Based on retrieval of the video in which each image frame is embedded in one of a plurality of view angles with respect to a reference axis, the display-control apparatus may control display of the video on the display screen. The display controller may control display of the retrieved video on the display screen. The display screen may be viewable from different view positions of a defined area. Further, the display of the retrieved video on the display screen may be controlled such that a first sequence of image frames associated with a first view angle of the plurality of view angles may be viewable through a first type of wearable glasses from a first view position of the different view positions.
US10757398B1 Systems and methods for generating temporally multiplexed images
A method for generating a temporally multiplexed image to a viewer may include (1) receiving input data by a controller, (2) converting the input data by the controller into a sequence of instructions controlling at least functions of a subpixel array system and of an optical system, (3) generating subframes from the sequence of instructions which includes for each subframe: the subpixels to be illuminated at a given time and at a given position of a light deviator of the optical system that possesses at least one lateral-light-shifting degree of freedom, and (4) temporally multiplexing the subframes using the optical system, the one or more subframes designed to display an image to a viewer at the viewing region. Various other apparatus, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
US10757394B1 System and method for calibrating a plurality of 3D sensors with respect to a motion conveyance
This invention provides a system and method for concurrently (i.e. non-serially) calibrating a plurality of 3D sensors to provide therefrom a single FOV in a vision system that allows for straightforward setup using a series of relatively straightforward steps that are supported by an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). The system and method requires minimal input significant data about the imaged scene or calibration object used to calibrate the sensors, thereby effecting a substantially “automatic” calibration procedure. 3D features of a stable object, typically employing a plurality of 3D subobjects are first measured by one of the plurality of image sensors, and then the feature measurements are used in a calibration in which each of the 3D sensors images a discrete one of the subobjects, resolves features thereon and computes a common coordinate space between the plurality of 3D sensors. Laser displacement sensors and a conveyor/motion stage can be employed.
US10757392B2 Method of transmitting 360-degree video, method of receiving 360-degree video, device for transmitting 360-degree video, and device for receiving 360-degree video
The present invention suggests a method of providing subtitles for a 360 content, the method comprising: generating 360 video data captured by at least one camera; stitching the 360 video data; projecting the 360 video data to a 2D image; encoding the 2D image into a video stream; generating a 360 subtitle Supplemental Enhancement Information (SEI) message for signaling a subtitle for the 360 content; inserting the 360 subtitle SEI message into the video stream; and generating a broadcast signal including the video stream, and transmitting the broadcast signal.
US10757388B2 Providing apparatus, providing method and computer readable storage medium for performing processing relating to a virtual viewpoint image
A providing apparatus configured to provide three-dimensional geometric data to be used to generate a virtual viewpoint image receives a data request from a communication apparatus, decides which of a plurality of pieces of three-dimensional geometric data including first three-dimensional geometric data and second three-dimensional geometric data with a different quality than the first three-dimensional geometric data is to be provided to the communication apparatus from which the received data request was transmitted, and provides the three-dimensional geometric data decided on from among the plurality of pieces of three-dimensional geometric data, to the communication apparatus as a response to the received data request.
US10757386B2 White balance calibration method based on skin color data and image processing apparatus using the same
Disclosed are a white balance calibration method based on skin color data and an image processing apparatus using the same. By using the method and the image processing apparatus, weight allocation of the skin color data in an input image may be adaptively performed to avoid white balance calibration errors due to excessive skin color data. Therefore, the present disclosure can further solve an issue that in video applications, the white balance calibration is easily interfered by a large amount of the skin color data. Moreover, the present disclosure may be adapted to different color temperatures and may output images having colors closer to actual colors.
US10757383B2 Projection apparatus, projection system, projection method, and computer readable storage medium
A projection apparatus includes a matrix expression generation unit which generates viewpoint correction matrices used for a conversion calculation on each of the projection surfaces for an image to be projected, a mask generation unit which generates correction mask data indicating regions corresponding to the viewpoint correction matrices generated by the matrix expression generation unit for the image, and a projection control unit which executes the conversion calculation on the image using each viewpoint correction matrix generated for each corresponding region in the correction mask data generated by the mask generation unit, and thereafter controls the projection unit to project the image.
US10757382B2 Projection apparatus and interface apparatus
Provided are a projection apparatus and an interface apparatus that have a small size and low power consumption and can perform high-resolution multicolor display, without color breakup. The projection apparatus includes a light source emitting laser beams of a plurality of colors, a modulation means that has a phase-modulation-type modulation element including display regions corresponding to each color of the laser beams of the plurality of colors emitted from the light source and modulates incident laser beams, an unnecessary component removal means that removes the unnecessary components, which are generated by the modulation of laser beams of other colors mixed in the display regions corresponding to the laser beams of the plurality of colors, from the laser beams modulated by the modulation means using wavelength selection; and a projection means that projects light from which the unnecessary components have been removed by the unnecessary component removal means.
US10757381B2 Image projection apparatus and its control method
An image projection apparatus communicable with another image projection apparatus and having a first internal time includes a time acquirer configured to acquire information of a second internal time included in the other image projection apparatus through a communication, and a controller configured to calculate a difference between the first internal time and the second internal time and to set, using the difference, an operation time for implementing a first operation and a second operation for an adjustment relating to an image projection by the image projection apparatus and the other image projection apparatus.
US10757378B2 Dual lens camera unit
Embodiments of the invention relate to a portable digital video system sized to be worn on the user's body and equipped with a plurality of lens assemblies for recording video in a plurality of directions. In one embodiment, the invention includes a camera unit comprising a first lens assembly, a second lens assembly, a first housing containing the first lens assembly and the second lens assembly, a battery unit, a first storage memory, controller circuitry operable to receive video data from the first lens assembly and the second lens assembly and store the video data in the first storage memory, and a second housing containing the battery unit and attached via a cable to the first housing unit. In some embodiments, the system is equipped with both volatile and non-volatile memory for continuous recording with permanent storage of key video segments.
US10757377B2 Surveillance system and operation method thereof
The disclosure is related to a surveillance system and an operation method thereof. The surveillance system includes an auxiliary sensor module that is in full-time operation, and a main sensor module that is in a power-saving mode at a normal state. The main sensor is in operation only if the signals generated by the auxiliary sensor module meet a criterion of surveillance. The surveillance system can reduce power consumption since the more powerful main sensor module stays in the power-saving mode without actuation. The surveillance system can process the surveillance data generated by the auxiliary sensor module since it adopts the steps of ROI detection, feature extraction, and object recognition in an early stage of a whole surveillance process.
US10757374B2 Medical support system
There is provided a medical support system in which a plurality of photography apparatuses and a portable-type viewer apparatus including a display unit are communicably connected to a server. The portable-type viewer apparatus includes: a selection unit that selects one of the plurality of photography apparatuses; and a photographer ID input unit that inputs a photographer ID that is an ID of a photographer photographing a subject using the selected photography apparatus. The selected photography apparatus further includes a transmission unit that transmits image data of the subject photographed by the selected photography apparatus to the server, and the server includes a recording unit that records the photographer ID and the transmitted image data in association with each other in a case where the photographer ID is input.
US10757372B2 Self-healing video surveillance system
A self-healing video surveillance system is described. The self-healing video surveillance system includes one or more surveillance cameras that are configured to store configuration data of a network video recorder in operable communication with the surveillance cameras. The network video recorder includes configuration data, and a module configured to store the configuration data on the surveillance cameras and/or retrieve configuration data stored on the surveillance cameras. A new network video recorder introduced into the network retrieves the stored configuration data to self-configure with minimal or no human interaction. In embodiments, configuration data is distributed among a plurality of surveillance cameras, and may be stored in encrypted format.
US10757371B2 Networked and camera enabled locking devices
A lock box including a main body, a lid, an electronic locking mechanism, a lid sensor, and a processing circuit. The main body defines a compartment. The main body is structured to be secured within or secured to a substantially permanent structure. The lid is positioned to selectively enclose the compartment. The electronic locking mechanism is positioned to selectively lock the lid to the main body. The lid sensor is configured to detect at least one of an attempt to open the lid or opening of the lid. The processing circuit is configured to generate an alert in response to the lid sensor detecting the at least one of the attempt to open the lid or the opening of the lid.
US10757370B2 Imaging apparatus and distance measuring apparatus using the same
An imaging apparatus in an embodiment includes lens optical systems each including a lens whose surface closest to the target object is shaped to be convex toward the target object, imaging regions which respectively face the lens optical systems and output a photoelectrically converted signal corresponding to an amount of light transmitting the lens optical systems and received by the imaging regions, and a light-transmissive cover which covers an exposed portion of the lens of each of the lens optical systems and a portion between the lens of one of the lens optical systems and the lens of another one of the lens optical systems adjacent to the one of the lens optical systems, the cover having a curved portion which is convex toward the target object. The optical axes of the lens optical systems are parallel to each other.
US10757367B1 Enhanced video conference management
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for enhanced video conference management. In some implementations, a media stream is received from each of multiple endpoint devices over a communication network. A video conference session among the endpoint devices is managed such that at least one or more of the media streams are transmitted over the communication network for display by the endpoint devices. A plurality of audio and/or video characteristics from the media stream from a particular endpoint device of the multiple endpoint devices are measured. Based on the audio and/or video characteristics, a collaboration factor score is determined for the particular endpoint device for each of a plurality of collaboration factors. The video conference of the endpoint devices by performing a video conference management action selected based on the collaboration factor scores.
US10757361B2 Transmission apparatus, transmission method, reception apparatus, and reception method
A processing load on a reception side when subtitle graphics data is superimposed on video data is alleviated.A video stream including video data is generated. A subtitle stream including bitmap data is generated, the bitmap data being obtained by converting subtitle graphics data. A container having a predetermined format containing the video stream and the subtitle stream is transmitted. The subtitle stream includes a bitmap conversion table containing conversion information of a color gamut and/or a luminance. On the reception side, subtitle graphics data having characteristics matched with those of target video data of a superimposition destination can be easily obtained by just converting the bitmap data to the subtitle graphics data by using the bitmap conversion table.
US10757357B2 Imaging element, imaging device, and endoscope
An imaging element includes: a plurality of pixels where each pixel is configured to generate an imaging signal; a noise eliminating circuit configured to eliminate a noise component included in the imaging signal; a plurality of column source follower buffers where each column source follower buffer is configured to amplify the imaging signal from which the noise component has been eliminated by the noise eliminating circuit, and output the amplified signal; a horizontal scanning circuit configured to sequentially select the column source follower buffer and output the imaging signal; and a buffer circuit which is connected with the column source follower buffer sequentially selected by the horizontal scanning circuit to form a voltage follower circuit, the buffer circuit being configured to perform impedance conversion on a voltage of the imaging signal output from the column source follower buffer, and output the converted signal to an outside.
US10757354B2 Pixel sensing circuit and driving method thereof, image sensor and electronic device
The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a pixel sensing circuit. The photoelectric conversion sub-circuit is configured to collect an incident light, and generate an electrical signal based on the incident light collected, so as to charge the signal collection point. The resetting sub-circuit is configured to write a first power supply voltage from the first power supply terminal to the signal collection point. The compensation and pulling-up sub-circuit is configured to: obtain a threshold voltage of the conversion transistor; generate a compensation voltage according to the threshold voltage; write the compensation voltage to the signal collection point; pull up the voltage at the signal collection point. The selection sub-circuit is configured to control the connection between the first electrode of the conversion transistor and an image processor. The conversion transistor is configured to output the current signal according to the voltage at the signal collection point.
US10757352B2 Solid-state imaging device
According to one embodiment, a solid-state imaging device includes a substrate, a light receiving pixel, a first interconnection layer, a light shielding layer, and a first metal film. The substrate includes a sensor region and a circuit region. The light receiving pixel is provided on a surface of the sensor region of the substrate. The first interconnection layer is provided in the sensor region. The light shielding layer is provided in the sensor region and has a larger width than the first interconnection. The first metal film is provided on at least one of an upper surface or a lower surface of the light shielding layer. The first metal film partially covers at least one of the upper surface or the lower surface.
US10757348B2 Image pickup apparatus, image pickup apparatus control method and computer-readable non-transitory recording medium recording program
An image pickup apparatus including: an image pickup device including a pixel region in which image pixels corresponding to microlenses are arrayed in a matrix, each of the image pixels being divided into a plurality of focus detection pixels configured to generate respective photoelectric conversion signals; and a control circuit configured to control a cycle in a column direction of first rows in which photoelectric conversion signals in an image pixel are added up to generate an image pixel signal, and second rows in which both of a pair of the focus detection pixel signals or one of the pair of the focus detection pixel signals and the image pixel signal are generated and read, in a frame is provided.
US10757339B2 Image data processing for multi-exposure wide dynamic range image data
Disclosed examples include integrated circuits, merge circuits and methods of processing multiple-exposure image data, in which a single pre-processing circuit is used for pre-processing first input exposure data associated with a first exposure of the image, and then for pre-processing second input exposure data associated with a second exposure of the image, and the first and second pre-processed exposure data are merged to generate merged image data for tone mapping and other post-processing. An example merge circuit includes a configurable gain circuit to apply a gain to the first and/or second exposure data, as well as a configurable weighting circuit with a weight calculation circuit and a motion adaptive filter circuit to compute a first and second weight values for merging the pre-processed first and second exposure data.
US10757337B2 Information processing apparatus and information processing method to control exposure for imaging the eye
An information processing device including a light source control unit that controls a light source that irradiates an eye with light; and an exposure control unit that controls exposure for imaging the eye. The light source control unit sets a state of the light source to an on state or an off state at a time when the exposure is not performed.
US10757336B2 Image capturing apparatus, image capturing method, and storage medium
An image capturing apparatus includes a spatial light modulator configured to shape a wavefront of light traveling from a light source to an object, an image capturer configured to generate image data by capturing an image of the object, and a controller configured to control the spatial light modulator and to make the image capturer capture the image when object light among the light reaches the image capturer via the object. The controller performs an optimization control of the spatial light modulator so as to maximum or minimize a value of an objective function set by using a luminance value in a target area corresponding to the object light in the image data.
US10757334B2 Actuator of camera module
An actuator of a camera module includes a driving coil disposed to face a detection target; a driving circuit including a plurality of transistors connected to the driving coil; and a processor configured to provide a respective gate control signal to a gate of each of the plurality of transistors, and detect a displacement of the detection target based on a component of an oscillation signal generated in a driving signal applied to the driving coil in response to an operation of any one of the plurality of transistors being switched by the respective gate control signal.
US10757331B2 Camera posture estimation method and substrate processing apparatus
A method for estimating a posture of a camera installed in a substrate processing apparatus to obliquely photograph an object includes removing the remaining background other than a substrate and performing ellipse fitting, adjusting a yaw direction of the camera by using a difference between the center of a camera image and the center of an elliptical substrate image obtained by performing the ellipse fitting, adjusting a roll direction of the camera by using a tilt angle of an ellipse in the elliptical substrate image obtained by performing the ellipse fitting, and adjusting a pitch direction of the camera by using a ratio of a minor axis to a major axis of the ellipse in the elliptical substrate image obtained by performing the ellipse fitting.
US10757329B2 Power management module and method for managing power supply
A power management module for managing power supply from a power sourcing equipment item to an associated apparatus, which includes a connexion interface suitable for connecting the power management module to the associated apparatus for estimating a power that the power management module is able to supply via the connexion interface, negotiating, based on the power estimated by the means for estimating power, the start-up of the associated apparatus in a power class, the means for negotiating comprising means for supplying power via the connexion interface, determining an updated power that the power management module is able to supply, when power is supplied to the associated apparatus by said means for supplying power, and re-negotiating the start-up of the associated apparatus based on the determined updated power.
US10757328B2 Eye tracking using video information and electrooculography information
Disclosed are an apparatus and a method of low-latency, low-power eye tracking. In some embodiments, the eye tracking method operates a first sensor having a first level of power consumption that tracks positions of an eye of a user. In response to detection that the eye does not change position for a time period, the method stops operation of the first sensor and instead operates a second sensor that detects a change of position of the eye. The second sensor has a level of power consumption lower than the level of power consumption of the first sensor. Once the eye position changes, the second sensor resumes operation.
US10757327B2 Panoramic sea view monitoring method and device, server and system
The embodiments of the present invention provide a panoramic sea view monitoring method, said method including: aligning any two adjacent monitoring cameras among a plurality of monitoring cameras, so that the any two adjacent monitoring cameras are located on the same physical horizontal plane in a field of view; obtaining monitoring images by using the plurality of aligned monitoring cameras and a depth-of-field camera to monitor a panoramic sea view; determining a horizontal spacing parameter and a vertical spacing parameter of the any two adjacent monitoring cameras; and using the horizontal spacing parameter and the vertical spacing parameter to combine the monitoring images in a pairwise manner, so as to construct a two-dimensional scene. The present invention also provides a panoramic sea view monitoring device, a server and a system. The present invention can reduce the complexity of the system while reducing the cost.
US10757324B2 Transform processors for gradually switching between image transforms
An imaging system may include transform circuitry to transform a captured input image into desired output images. In some applications, it may be desired to transition between a first output image and a second output image that have been respectively produced using first and second transforms. To perform this transition gradually, the transform circuitry may include a transform processor and an interpolation processor that produce discrete intermediate output images between the first output image and the second output image. The transform processor may generate a set of individual transforms between the first transform and the second transform or may interpolate between the first transform and the second transform to produce interpolated transforms. In either case, the transform circuitry may produce the intermediate output images using the produced transforms, and the output images may be output in a continuous stream to gradually transition between the first and second output images.
US10757323B2 Electronic device with image capture command source identification and corresponding methods
A method, and corresponding electronic device, receives, at a user interface of the electronic device, a command to capture one or more images. An imager of the electronic device initiates capturing the one or more images. One or more sensors of the electronic device, optionally in conjunction with one or more processors, identify a source of the command to capture the one or more images. The one or more processors can then apply a digital data identifier to the one or more images, the digital data identifier identifying the source of the command to capture the one or more images.
US10757322B2 Method of setting initial position of camera, camera, and camera system
In one aspect of the present invention, when reset of a camera is received, a pan motor and a tilt motor of a pan and tilt mechanism are rotated in a first preset rotation direction, and the pan and tilt mechanism is first moved to a pan reference position and a tilt reference position. Thereafter, the pan motor and the tilt motor are rotated in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction, and the pan and tilt mechanism is moved to an initial pan position and an initial tilt position. Using a movement of the pan and tilt mechanism to initial pan and tilt positions, detection of a subject for automatic tracking is performed, and if the subject is detected, then transition to an automatic tracking state is caused to occur.
US10757321B2 Detection apparatus for detecting portion satisfying predetermined condition from image, image processing apparatus for applying predetermined image processing on image, detection method, and image processing method
A detection method includes image acquisition processing for acquiring an image; white balance adjustment processing for adjusting a white balance of the image which is acquired in the image acquisition processing; control processing for controlling adjustment content of the white balance in the white balance adjustment processing, on the basis of a specific color serving as a reference; and detection processing for detecting a portion satisfying a predetermined condition relevant to the specific color from the acquired image in which the white balance has not adjusted, on the basis of the image in which the white balance has been adjusted by the adjustment content of the white balance controlled in the control processing.
US10757314B2 Imaging control system, imaging control method, program, and recording medium for controlling operation of digital imaging device
Provided is a technique for preventing a user of a digital imaging device to capture an inappropriate image and urging the user to capture an appropriate image.In an imaging control system, an imaging control method, a program, and a recording medium, operation control information including an evaluation item of an image and control content relating to an evaluation result with respect to the evaluation item of the image is acquired in an operation control device, images captured by the plurality of digital imaging devices are analyzed, each image is evaluated with respect to the evaluation item on the basis of the analysis result of the image, and an operation of each of the digital imaging devices is controlled in accordance with control content relating to the evaluation result of the image with respect to the evaluation item.
US10757310B1 Miniature image pickup module and manufacturing method thereof
A miniature image pickup module and a manufacturing method are provided. The manufacturing method includes the following steps. In a step (a), a substrate with two vertical conductor lines is provided. In a step (b), a photosensitive element is provided. The photosensitive element is fixed on the substrate. The two vertical conductor lines are penetrated through two openings of the photosensitive element. Moreover, first ends of the vertical conductor lines are located away from the substrate and partially exposed to a top surface of the photosensitive element. In a step (c), the first ends of the vertical conductor lines are electrically connected with the corresponding bonding pads. In a step (d), a lens module is fixed on the substrate to cover a top side of the photosensitive element, so that the miniature image pickup module is manufactured.
US10757309B2 Endoscope imaging module with signal cable and flexible linear structure
An imaging module includes: an image-sensing device; a first substrate; a signal cable; a second substrate; and a flexible linear structure. Each of the first substrate and the second substrate includes a wiring and a cable terminal electrically connected to the signal cable on only one surface of the substrate. Each of the wiring of the first substrate and the wiring of the second substrate is electrically connected to the signal line via the cable terminal. The flexible linear structure extends in a direction along the signal cable from a front-end portion of the flexible linear structure supported by a structure-front-end support including the first substrate, and the flexible linear structure is disposed on a side of the signal cable where the first substrate and the second substrate are disposed.
US10757308B2 Techniques for device attachment with dual band imaging sensor
Various techniques are disclosed for providing a device attachment configured to releasably attach to and provide infrared imaging functionality to mobile phones or other portable electronic devices. The device attachment may include an infrared imagining module and a non-thermal imaging module that cooperate with one or more of a non-thermal imaging module in an attached device and a light source in the attached device for capturing and processing images.
US10757307B2 Lighting devices configurable for generating a visual signature
A lighting device includes a light source, an image sensor, a controller, a memory, and a wireless transceiver. The light source is configured to emit light for general illumination. The image sensor is configured to acquire an image of an area illuminated by the light source. The controller is coupled to control the image sensor and to receive the acquired image of the illuminated area from the image sensor. The controller is configured to operate the wireless transceiver to receive identification information from a wireless device in the illuminated area. The controller is further configured to automatically generate a visual signature based on image information of a person or object, obtained from the image of the illuminated area. The controller also is configured to store the visual signature of the person or object in the memory in association with the wireless device identification information.
US10757302B2 Small, solid-state imaging module and harness unit
The imaging module includes: an image-sensing device, circuit substrate, fixing member, signal cable, and electroconductive member. The image-sensing device includes: a connection electrode. The circuit substrate includes: a substrate main body, electrode terminal, cable terminal, and connection wiring. The substrate main body has two surfaces and is an insulating member. The electrode terminal is on the first surface and is electrically connected to the connection electrode. The cable terminal is on the second surface. Inside the substrate main body, the connection wiring electrically connects the electrode terminal to the cable terminal. The fixing member has a through hole and a substrate connection face opposite the second surface. The signal cable is inserted into the through hole and is fixed by the fixing member. The electroconductive member connects the second surface to the substrate connection face and electrically connects the conductor end face to the cable terminal.
US10757280B2 Image reader, image forming apparatus, and image density correcting method
An image reader includes a reading device to read an image on a recording medium, a first conveying roller pair upstream of the reading device in a conveyance direction of the recording medium, a second conveying roller pair downstream of the reading device in the conveyance direction, to hold the recording medium together with the first conveying roller pair to convey the recording medium, and a driver to drive the first conveying roller pair and the second conveying roller pair so that a relative relation between a reading position of the reading device and the recording medium held by the first conveying roller pair and the second conveying roller pair is constant. The reading device determines that the image read from the recording medium is effective in a period in which the relative relation is constant.
US10757276B2 Operation panel and operation device
An operation panel includes: a housing; a reading unit configured to read information from a medium allowed to approach a predetermined position of the housing; a first operation unit provided outside a predetermined range including the position in a front surface of the housing and configured to receive an operation; and a second operation unit provided within the range, configured to receive an operation, and configured to receive the operation less easily than the first operation unit.
US10757275B2 Information processing apparatus, method of controlling information processing apparatus, and program
An information processing apparatus determines whether information extracted from a read two-dimensional code is first connection information about an access point of a network or second connection information for connecting to a communication apparatus. If the information processing apparatus determines that the extracted information is the first connection information, the information processing apparatus connects to the network via the access point corresponding to the first connection information, automatically searches for a plurality of communication apparatuses connected to the network, displays a list of the plurality of detected communication apparatuses, and connects to a communication apparatus selected from the displayed list. If the information processing apparatus determines that the extracted information is the second connection information, the information processing apparatus connects to the communication apparatus using the second connection information.
US10757272B2 Virus check method and information processing device, image forming device, and image forming system that perform the virus check method
An information processing device includes: a storage that stores data; and a hardware processor. The hardware processor: receives the data and stores the data in the storage; checks the data for viruses when the data is received; sends the data stored in the storage to an external device; determines whether the data has been checked for viruses when the data is sent to the external device; and adds, upon determining that the data has been checked for viruses, checked information to the data to be sent.
US10757267B2 Platform for enabling sponsors to sponsor functions of a computing device
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for sponsoring functions of computing devices associated with users. A sponsor may define a sponsorship that includes rules for sponsoring certain functions available to a user via a computing device. The execution of the functions may be facilitated, in some instances, by a service provider that may also specify rules and policies that control the functions. As such, when the user executes one or more of the sponsored functions by way of the computing device, instead of charging the associated cost to the user, the service provider may charge the cost to the sponsor based on the associated rules and policies.
US10757264B2 Matching using agent/caller sensitivity to performance
A method, system and program product, the method comprising: obtaining for each call in one set of calls a respective pattern representing multiple different respective data fields; obtaining performance data for the respective patterns of the calls; obtaining performance data for the respective agents; determining agent performance sensitivity to call pattern performance for agents in a set of agents comprising the agent performance data correlated to call performance data for the calls the agent handles; and matching a respective one of the agents from the set of agents to one of the calls based at least in part on the performance data for the respective pattern of the one call and on the agent sensitivity to call performance for the respective one agent of the set of agents.
US10757262B1 Techniques for decisioning behavioral pairing in a task assignment system
Techniques for decisioning behavioral pairing in a task assignment system are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for decisioning behavioral pairing in a task assignment system comprising: determining, by at least one computer processor communicatively coupled to and configured to operate in the task assignment system, a plurality of possible task-agent pairings among at least one task waiting for assignment and at least one agent available for assignment; and selecting, by the least one computer processor for assignment in the task assignment system, a first task-agent pairing of the plurality of possible task-agent pairings based at least in part on a first offer set to be offered by the agent or a first compensation to be received by the agent.
US10757261B1 Techniques for pairing contacts and agents in a contact center system
Techniques for pairing contacts and agents in a contact center system are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for pairing contacts and agents in a contact center system comprising: assigning, by at least one computer processor communicatively coupled to and configured to operate in the contact center system, a contact to an agent based on information associated with a prior interaction of the contact with the contact center system. The assigning of the contact to the agent may result in a less favorable outcome for the contact assigned to the agent and an increase in an overall performance of the contact center system.
US10757260B2 Techniques for estimating expected performance in a task assignment system
Techniques for estimating expected performance of a task assignment strategy in a task assignment system are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method comprising receiving, by at least one computer processor communicatively coupled to a task assignment system, a plurality of historical agent task assignments; determining, by the at least one computer processor, a sample of the plurality based on a strategy for pairing agents with tasks; determining, by the at least one computer processor, an expected performance of the strategy based on the sample; outputting, by the at least one computer processor, the expected performance; and optimizing, by the at least one computer processor, the performance of the task assignment system based on the expected performance.
US10757257B1 Response quality index for service sessions
Techniques are described for analyzing communications sent during a service session to provide (e.g., customer) service on a social media channel, the analysis to determine a quality of service provided during the session. Natural language processing, lexical analysis, pattern matching, or other types of analysis may be used to determine an empathy factor and a conversational factor for communications between a service representative (SR) and a user during a session. The factors may be combined with other factors, such as a timely acknowledgement factor and a timely resolution factor, to generate a response quality index (RQI) for the session. Based on the RQI, feedback information may be generated and sent to the SR. In some implementations, the communications may be analyzed and feedback information sent to the SR in real time during the session, to dynamically improve service quality.
US10757254B1 Call center interface
One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for intelligent data presentation are provided herein. Data can be presented on similar devices having different characteristics in different manners. For example, data may be rendered in a first manner on a first device having one monitor, the same data may be rendered in a second manner on a second device having two displays or a different display size. Financial information, sales data, banking information, etc. may be presented in a variety of ways based on capabilities or properties of a device accessing the information or data. Similarly, renderings may be selected based on interaction capabilities or interaction options a user may have with different renderings or presentations. In other embodiments, user interaction with an automated teller machine (ATM), call center, vehicle, or other interface can be based on device properties or device capabilities.
US10757251B1 Real time sign language conversion for communication in a contact center
Interactions between agents of a contact center and customers provide the bulk of many communications and generally work well, except when the customer is deaf or mute. Customers that sign would often prefer to conduct interactions in sign language but the pool of agents having such skills is limited. By providing systems and methods to alter an image of a non-signing agent, a customer may be presented with an image of a signing agent. Additionally, systems and methods herein enable a non-signing agent to be presented with generated speech and/or text translated from the signing gestures provided by the image of the signing customer.
US10757250B1 System and method for using public registry to enhance caller information and determine call handling for called parties
Systems and methods are provided for using a registry to assure parties receiving a communication, such as an incoming phone call, that the party sending the communication, such as the caller is, who it appears to be. In some embodiments the registry is a publicly accessible database which stores communication identifiers such as telephone numbers for parties in association with other data including data provided by the parties or others. The other data may include the name of the party associated with the identifier, a cryptographic public key used by the party as part of a public/private key pair, data representing the intent of the party in sending a communication, and parameters set by parties to be satisfied to receive communications or in determining how such communications should be handled. The system may provide the data representing the party's specific intention in that call or other communication to the party receiving the communication.
US10757245B2 Message display method, user terminal, and graphical user interface
A message display method, a user terminal, and a graphical user interface, where the method includes: detecting, by a user terminal, a press parameter when a user performs a press operation on the user terminal, and displaying the unread dedicated message when the first press parameter is greater than a first preset parameter and an unread dedicated message of the user exists in a group of a communicate application. Hence, the user only needs to press the user terminal, and when a press condition is met, the user terminal can automatically display the unread dedicated message of the user. Therefore, it is more convenient to view a dedicated message.
US10757244B2 Cloud system for controlling outdoor grill with mobile application
Embodiments are directed to communicating with and controlling operation of electronically-controlled appliances. In one scenario, a computer system receives a first input from a computing system indicating that an electronically-controlled appliance is permitted to communicate with a cloud computing platform. The computer system generates a notification that is to be sent to a software application, where the software application is configured to control functions of the electronically-controlled appliance. The computer system transmits the generated notification to the software application, where the generated notification indicates that the cloud computing platform is communicably connected to the electronically-controlled appliance. The computer system then receives a second input from the software application indicating that specified functions are to be performed on the electronically-controlled appliance, and transmits instructions to the electronically-controlled appliance to perform the specified functions. These functions are then interpreted and carried out by a hardware controller on the electronically-controlled appliance.
US10757238B1 Cell phone attachment
A mobile phone attachment allows a mobile phone to be recovered if dropped in water by inflating an air bag in the attachment whenever the mobile phone is dropped in water.
US10757236B2 Handheld system for three-dimensional scanning with a smartphone
The system according to the present invention enables a sensor to be applied compactly and economically, in particular for a three-dimensional scan to a smartphone, enabling it to control its main functions with one hand. The peculiar features of this system include the simplicity of mating with the smartphone and the ergonomic design that allows it to be used with one hand.
US10757230B2 Efficient parsing of extended packet headers
Communication apparatus includes multiple interfaces configured to be connected to a network so as to receive and transmit data packets having respective packet headers, which can include sub-headers of different, respective types. A memory stores instructions for parsing each type of sub-headers and a transition table, which indicates, for each of the types, a location of the instructions for parsing a subsequent sub-header depending upon the type of the subsequent sub-header. A plurality of predefined types are represented in the transition table by a common alias. Routing logic parses the first sub-header in a packet, reads the type of the second sub-header from the first sub-header, and accesses the transition table using the common alias in place of the type of the first sub-header so as to locate and read the instructions for parsing the second sub-header.
US10757229B2 Apparatus and method for converting protocol by type of data and vehicle system
The present disclosure provides an apparatus and a method for converting a protocol by a type of data, and a vehicle system. The apparatus includes a storage configured to store a conversion table that defines a protocol conversion method depending on the type of data, a protocol conversion device configured to receive Controller Area Network (CAN) data from a CAN node in a vehicle, to call the conversion table, to determine the protocol conversion method corresponding to a type of the CAN data, and to convert a communication protocol of the CAN data to an Ethernet-based communication protocol based on the protocol conversion method, and a transmission processing device configured to convert a message format of the CAN data to an Ethernet message format and to transmit the CAN data to an external server.
US10757227B2 Security-oriented compression
A method of data nibble-histogram compression can include determining a first amount of space freed by compressing the input data using a first compression technique, determining a second amount of space freed by compressing the input data using a second, different compression technique, compressing the input data using the compression technique of the first and second compression techniques determined to free up more space to create compressed input data, and inserting into the compressed input data, security data including one of a message authentication control (MAC) and an inventory control tag (ICT).
US10757220B2 Estimating video quality of experience metrics from encrypted network traffic
In one example, a processing system including at least one processor obtains a transport control protocol flow associated with a video session that streams a video from a server to a client. The transport control protocol flow comprises a plurality encrypted packets exchanged between the server and the client. The processing system then reconstructs a hypertext transfer protocol transaction that is part of the streaming video session. The reconstructing is performed without decrypting the plurality of encrypted packets.
US10757219B2 Secure network access to medical device
A method of improving network access security on a medical device includes opening a communication port on the medical device to establish a communication session on a network and transmitting medical device data to a computer over the network during the communication session. After the medical device data is transmitted to the computer, the method includes transmitting to the computer a request for a command from the computer during the communication session. The method also includes receiving a command from the computer, processing the command, and closing the communication port on the medical device.
US10757211B2 Method and apparatus for sending a push content
A terminal receiving a push message is provided. The terminal sets service control condition which specifies application identifier (app ID) corresponding to service that the terminal is allowed to receive, wherein the service control condition is contained in push message control policy. And the terminal then receives a push message, matching the push message control policy, sent by a server.