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| US10913102B2 |
Drawn body for vehicle structural member, manufacturing method for drawn body for vehicle structural member, and manufacturing apparatus for drawn body for vehicle structural member
A drawn body for a vehicle structural member has a tensile strength of 980 MPa or more, radii of curvature of two first convex ridge portions, a second convex ridge portion, and a concave ridge portion are each 30 mm or less, a corner radius of a corner wall is 30 mm or less, and a forming depth which is a separation distance between a top sheet portion and an outwardly-extending flange is 40 mm or more. |
| US10913099B2 |
End grooving system and process for tubing
A groove forming station configured to simultaneously form a groove on an end of a plurality of tubes includes a conveyor system configured to receive one of the plurality of tubes and align the one of the plurality of tubes for a subsequent grooving process; a first groove forming device configured to form a first groove on one end of a plurality of tubes; a second groove forming device configured to form a second groove on another end of the plurality of tubes. The conveyor system is configured to convey the plurality of tubes to the first groove forming device; and the conveyor system being further configured to convey the plurality of tubes to the second groove forming device. |
| US10913098B2 |
Method, arrangement and production line for manufacturing a parabolic trough solar collector
An arrangement for manufacturing a reflector for a PTC from a rectangular reflective structure. The arrangement comprises a tensioning device configured to tension a reflector portion of the rectangular reflective structure, such that a surface of the tensioned reflector portion acquires a curvature perpendicular to the tensioned reflector portion's longitudinal propagation, along the tensioned reflector portion's longitudinal propagation. The arrangement further comprises a fixating device configured to fixate the surface's curvature, such that the tensioned reflector portion remains tensioned. The tensioning device is configured to tension the reflector portion of the rectangular reflective structure by pre-forming the reflector portion to a pre-curvature, and adjusting the pre-curvature by applying a torque at a longitudinal borderline of the pre-formed portion. Because the reflector will be maintained tensioned by torques only, it will adapt a curvature of a high precision parabola. |
| US10913097B2 |
Helical bending device
A bending device for forming a product from a workpiece includes a shaft driven to rotate by a motor, an actuator including an extendable end configured to secure a portion of the workpiece, and a die coupled to the shaft and driven about an axis. The die includes a peripheral portion including a channel configured to receive the workpiece. The channel includes a first end and a second end offset from the first end in a direction parallel to the axis. Rotation of the die about the axis causes the workpiece to bend along the channel. |
| US10913093B2 |
Micro-electro-mechanical system piezoelectric transducer and method for manufacturing the same
An MEMS piezoelectric transducer and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The first substrate includes a first base, at least one conductive layer, a signal processing circuit and/or a driving circuit arranged on a side of the first base, where the signal processing circuit and/or the driving circuit is electrically connected to the at least one conductive layer. The second substrate includes a second base, a first electrode arranged on a side of the second base, and a piezoelectric layer arranged on the first electrode. A side of the first substrate where the at least one conductive layer is arranged is attached and fixed to a side of the second substrate where the first electrode and the piezoelectric layer are arranged. The first electrode and the at least one conductive layer are electrically connected through a conductive through via. |
| US10913092B2 |
Systems and methods of UV printing on substrates
A system and method for printing patterns on a substrate, including a substrate; a powder; a sealing coating; and a UV curable paint; wherein the powder, the sealing coating and the UV curable paint are deposited onto the substrate and heated and cured. The method is designed to make the substrate have a faux appearance with lower costs than manufacturing the real substrate it was meant to look like. |
| US10913088B2 |
Coating nozzle head, and liquid-applying apparatus including the same
A liquid-coating apparatus includes: (a) a nozzle hole from which a liquid material is to be discharged; (b) a supply flow channel configured to supply the liquid material to the nozzle hole; (c) a plunger configured to reciprocate in contact with the liquid material inside the supply flow channel; (d) a displacement-expansion mechanism configured to displace the plunger; and (e) an actuator configured to displace the displacement-expansion mechanism, wherein at least one of a contact part of the displacement-expansion mechanism and a contact part of the actuator has a curved surface. |
| US10913086B2 |
Drift sensor for agricultural spraying
Wind speed, wind direction, and field boundary information are detected and used to identify a monitor area indicative of a likely overspray condition. Control signals are generated to obtain information from a sprayed substance sensor, in the monitor area. When an overspray condition is detected, an overspraying signal from the sprayed substance sensor indicating the detected overspray condition is received and overspray processing is performed, based upon the received overspray signal. |
| US10913082B2 |
Coating apparatus
A coating apparatus is disclosed for applying an activated coating onto an internal surface of a conduit, the coating being activated by mixing at least a first and a second component. The apparatus includes a high-pressure mix gun for mixing the at least first and second components such that the activated coating is generated. A rotary atomizer is operatively connected to and cooperates with the high pressure mix gun for receiving the activated coating from the high pressure mix gun. The rotary atomizer cooperates with the activated coating such that the activated coating is atomized so that application of the atomized activated coating onto the internal surface of the conduit is permitted. |
| US10913078B2 |
Elliptical and funnel-shaped jet nozzle structure
An elliptical and funnel-shaped jet nozzle structure includes a plurality of elliptical tapered diversion channels, a plurality of elliptical jet nozzles and a conveyer belt. A wall thickness of each of the elliptical tapered diversion channels is 1-5 mm. A wall thickness of each of the elliptical jet nozzles is 1-5 mm. A thickness of the conveyer belt is 1-5 mm. The elliptical tapered diversion channel is a hollow elliptical truncated cone and it includes an upper opening and a lower opening. The upper opening of the elliptical tapered diversion channel is connected to an elliptical opening, and the lower opening of the elliptical tapered diversion channel is connected to an inlet of the elliptical jet nozzle. The elliptical jet nozzle is a hollow elliptical cylinder. |
| US10913077B1 |
Dispensing device
A dispensing device includes a nozzle, two containers and a regulation device. The containers each include a bottle and a pump unit. The bottle has a regulated unit. The regulated unit is disposed at the bottom of the bottle. The pump unit linearly, movably connects to the bottle. The pump unit is in communication with the nozzle. The pump unit provides a substance in the bottle to the nozzle. The regulation device rotatably connects to the regulated units of the two bottles or is positioned proximate to the regulated units of the two bottles. The regulation device is rotated such that the bottles vary in height relative to the regulation device. Therefore, the dispensing device provides two types of substances simultaneously and regulates a proportion of the provided substances. |
| US10913076B2 |
Oil separator
An oil separator separating mist oil from processing-target gas includes: a case, a first partition wall and a lower, second partition wall, both partitioning vertically an internal space of the case; a partition dividing a space between the first and second partition walls into an introduction path and a first chamber; a supply hole vertically penetrating the second partition wall from the introduction path to a separation chamber; a communication hole vertically penetrating the second partition wall from the first chamber to the separation chamber; a rotor in the separation chamber; a center-side space in a center part of the rotor, the center-side space communicating with the supply hole through an open, upper part of the center-side space. The rotor separates the mist oil from the processing-target gas flowing from the center-side space to an outer periphery of the rotor, where the separated oil is emitted. The processing-target gas flows into the first chamber through the communication hole. |
| US10913068B2 |
Testing device, microfluidic chip and nucleic acid testing method
A testing device is provided. The testing device includes a capturing tool and a microfluidic chip having a plurality of chambers connected in a network, a sample receiving port connected to the network, and a guide structure configured to receive the capturing tool, wherein the capturing tool is configured to capture sample in a distal position from the guide structure and further configured to transfer the captured sample to the sample receiving port in a proximal position from the guide structure. |
| US10913065B2 |
Fluid sensing with control of particle aggregation in sensing zone
An apparatus includes a chamber, a nozzle connected to the chamber, a fluid driver proximate the driver to expel fluid from the chamber through the nozzle, a microfluidic passage, an inlet connecting the microfluidic passage and the chamber, a sensor proximate the inlet to sense fluid within a fluid sensing zone within the inlet, and a particle aggregation limiter to control aggregation of particles within the sensing zone. |
| US10913058B2 |
Purification process for hydrolysable organic solvent
Methods for the removal of ionic contaminants from hydrolysable organic solvent by ion exchange resins are described. A mixed bed of ion exchange resin with cationic ion exchange resin and weak-base anionic ion exchange resin is used in such methods. |
| US10913056B2 |
Method for synthesis of copper/copper oxide nanocrystals
A simple approach to produce mixed Cu/Cu2O nanocrystals having a specific morphology by controlling the reaction temperature during Cu/Cu2O nanocrystals synthesis. Other variables are kept constant, such as the amount of reactants, while the reaction temperatures is maintained at a predetermined temperature of 70° C., 30° C. or 0° C., which are used to produce different and controlled morphologies for the Cu/Cu2O nanocrystals. The reaction mixture includes a copper ion contributor, a capping agent, a pH adjustor, and reducing agent. The reaction mixture is held at the predetermined temperature for three hours to produce the Cu/Cu2O nanocrystals. The synthesis method has advantages such as mass production, easy operation, and high reproducibility. |
| US10913054B2 |
Hydrocracking catalyst containing zeolite USY and low acidity and large domain size zeolite beta
A hydrocracking catalyst comprising a zeolite beta having an average domain size from 800 to 1500 nm2; a zeolite USY; a catalyst support; and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of elements from Group 6 and Groups 8 through 10 of the Periodic Table. The zeolite beta has an OD acidity of 20 to 50 μmol/g and the catalyst support comprises an amorphous silica aluminate and a second support material when the weight percentage content of the zeolite beta is less than the weight percentage of the zeolite USY, and, when the weight percentage content of the zeolite beta is greater than the weight percentage of the zeolite USY, the zeolite beta has an OD acidity of 20 to 400 μmol/g, the zeolite beta content is from 0.5 to 10 wt. % and the zeolite USY has an ASDI between 0.05 and 0.12 with a corresponding zeolite USY content of from 0 to 5 wt. %. A process for hydrocracking a hydrocarbonaceous feedstock using the catalyst is also described as is a method for making the hydrocracking catalyst. |
| US10913052B1 |
Supported bimetallic core-shell structure catalyst and its preparation method
The purpose of the invention is to provide a supported bimetallic core-shell structure catalyst and its preparation method. Supporter, metal salt and reducing agent solution are mixed to synthesize the catalyst M@PdM/ZT by using a one-step synthesis method, wherein the active metal particle M@PdM as core-shell structure, M Is the core representing one of the Ag, Pt, Au and Ir. ZT is the supporter, representing one of hydrotalcite (Mg2Al-LDH), alumina (Al2O3) and silica (SiO2). By changing the temperature and the reaction time to control the kinetic behavior of the reduction of two kinds of metal ions to realize the construction of core-shell structure. Active metal particle composition and shell thickness are regulated by controlling metal ion concentration. The bimetallic core-shell catalyst prepared by this method showed excellent selectivity and stability in acetylene selective hydrogenation and anthraquinone hydrogenation. |
| US10913050B1 |
Method for making and using a dye sorbent
A method for producing a modified sawdust sorbent. The method involves sulfonating sawdust with sulfuric acid and oxidizing the sulfonated sawdust with hydrogen peroxide. The method yields a modified sawdust sorbent containing sulfonated and oxidized cellulose. The modified sawdust sorbent has a higher surface area, higher organic dye adsorption capacity, and more rapid organic dye adsorption rate than unmodified sawdust. Also disclosed is a method of using the modified sawdust sorbent for organic dye removal from water. |
| US10913049B2 |
Compositions and methods for producing high purity filter aids
A filter aid may include acid-washed diatomaceous earth having high purity, and perlite. A method of making a high purity filter aid may include acid washing diatomaceous earth to reduce the h in the diatomaceous earth, and combining the acid-washed diatomaceous earth with high purity perlite to obtain to obtain a high purity filter aid. A method of reducing extractable metals from diatomaceous earth may include washing the diatomaceous earth in a first acid, rinsing the diatomaceous earth, and washing the diatomaceous earth in a second acid. The first acid may include an inorganic acid having a first strength, and the second acid may include an organic acid having a second strength different than the first strength. A method of filtering a beverage may include passing the beverage through a filter including a filter aid including acid-washed diatomaceous earth having high purity, and perlite. |
| US10913043B2 |
Apparatuses for mixing of staged methanol injection
This present disclosure relates to apparatuses for methylation of aromatics in an aromatics complex for producing a xylene isomer product. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to the use of riser slip reduction technology to improve the methanol feed and catalyst contacting which will improve the product yield rate. |
| US10913042B2 |
Fixed bed radial flow reactor for light paraffin conversion
Systems and methods are provided for conversion of light paraffinic gases to form liquid products in a process performed in a fixed bed radial-flow reactor. The light paraffins can correspond to C3+ paraffins. Examples of liquid products that can be formed include C6-C12 aromatics, such as benzene, toluene, and xylene. The fixed bed radial-flow reactor can allow for improved control over the reaction conditions for paraffin conversion in spite of the fixed bed nature of the reactor. This can allow the process to operate with improved efficiency while reducing or minimizing the complexity of operation relative to non-fixed bed reactor systems. |
| US10913039B2 |
Microfluidic mixer
One example provides a microfluidic mixing device that includes a main fluidic channel to provide main fluidic channel flow and a number of I-shaped secondary channels extending outwardly from a portion of the main fluidic channel. A number of inertial pumps are located within the I-shaped secondary channels to create serpentine flows in the direction of the main fluidic channel flow or create vorticity-inducing counterflow in the main fluidic channel. |
| US10913038B2 |
Bottom-to-top liquid filling system
Disclosed is a bottom-up liquid filling system, comprising an upper body and a lower body. The upper body comprises a fixed member and a lifting member with a filling passage channel in the middle, wherein the fixed member is fixedly arranged on an inner bottom face of the upper body, the lifting member is arranged inside the fixed member and is movable up and down, a passage hole is arranged in a side wall of the lifting member, and the filling passage channel passes through the bottom of the upper body. The lower body comprises a capping plug, a rigid cylinder, an outer retractable tube and an inner retractable tube, wherein the outer retractable tube is internally provided with a spring, the rigid cylinder is arranged on a top plate and is provided with a channel, the inner retractable tube is arranged inside the outer retractable tube and is in communication with the rigid cylinder, a support cylinder is arranged on a bottom plate, the support cylinder passes through the inner retractable tube and extends into the rigid cylinder, the capping plug connected to the top of the rigid cylinder is fixedly arranged at the top of the support cylinder, and an outer side wall of the capping plug is snap-fitted with an inner side wall of the top of the lifting member. The present invention has the advantages of being less prone to leakage and spilling, having low costs and reducing the chance of scalding. |
| US10913025B2 |
Removal of dust in urea finishing
Disclosed is a method for the removal of urea dust from the off-gas of a finishing section of a urea production plant. the method comprises subjecting the off-gas to quenching with water so as to produce quenched off-gas. The quenched off-gas is subjected to humidification by mixing said quenched gas stream with a humidification fluid selected from (a) saturated steam and (b) superheated steam mixed with a second aqueous stream, so as to produce a humidified gas stream, subjecting said humidified gas stream to particle separation (i.e., dust removal) by means of a scrubbing liquid in which at least part of the particles in the gas stream are soluble. |
| US10913023B2 |
Rotating separator with housing preventing separated liquid carryover
A rotating separator has a housing preventing separated liquid carryover. A plenum between the annular rotating separating filter element and the housing sidewall has one or more flow path separating guides minimizing the flow of separated liquid to the outlet. The flow path guides may include one or more fins and/or swirl flow dampers and/or a configured surface. |
| US10913022B2 |
Process for utilizing a high efficiency synthetic filter media
The present invention is generally related to a high capacity, high efficiency nonwoven filtration media comprising a gradient pore structure. In particular, the filtration media can comprise thermoplastic synthetic microfibers, fibrillated fibers, staple fibers, and a binder. Furthermore, the filtration media may be produced without the use of glass fibers or microglass fibers. A process for making the filtration media is also provided. Consequently, the filtration media of the present invention does not cause the same issues as conventional filtration media that comprises glass fibers and/or microglass fibers. Moreover, the filtration media can be used to treat fuel, lubrication fluids, hydraulic fluids, and various other industrial gases. |
| US10913020B2 |
Magnetic interface for a water filter assembly
A water filter assembly is provided that includes features that facilitate mounting and removal of a water filter cartridge to and from a manifold. In particular, the water filter assembly includes a magnetic interface that simplifies and aids mounting and removal of the water filter cartridge to and from the manifold. |
| US10913019B2 |
Apparatus for providing supplemental advanced filtration
The present invention teaches a method and apparatus to quickly and inexpensively implement advanced, bypass grade, fine, or additional filtration to engines and hydraulic systems. The present invention has the ability to make quick hydraulic connection to the engine or hydraulic system, where oil is super cleaned, without major modifications as is the paradigm by traditional bypass filtration systems and without removing any lubricant from the engine or system that the present invention is connected to, as is the paradigm of traditional bypass filtering systems. When connected to the normally provided stud for the spin-on oil filter in an engine or hydraulic system, the net effect of interest to the present invention is that by simply placing the adapter at the point of connection of the spin-on oil filter, many of the necessary plumbing associated with the traditional bypass filter installation is obviated, as is the energy and labor intensive process of seeking for a pressure point and a return of the oil. The present invention relies on the differential pressure effected by either alone or in combination of an orifice restriction to effect flow of either engine oil or hydraulic fluid, to route through a high efficiency filter, in trapping and low pressure to flow, an amount of dirty oil and then to return same amount to reconstitute a total flow on the system, whereby supplemental or advanced filtration is quickly connected to an engine or hydraulic system. |
| US10913018B2 |
Spring biased filter element
A filter element for use in a housing of a filter assembly having a cover and a seal therebetween. The housing includes inlet and outlet valves. The filter element comprises a first endcap and a second endcap including an inlet valve actuator. A cylindrical ring of filter media extends axially between the first and second endcaps and surrounds a center tube that defines an outlet having an outlet valve actuator. A sleeve positioned to receive and exert force in a first and second direction surrounds a bias member. Threading the cover to the housing compresses the bias member causing the inlet and outlet valve actuators to actuate the inlet and outlet valves. Removing the cover causes extension of the bias member and the inlet and outlet valve actuators to retreat from the inlet and outlet valves before the seal between the cover and the housing is broken. |
| US10913012B2 |
Three-phase separation of hydrocarbon containing fluids
Systems and methods for separation of hydrocarbon containing fluids are provided. More particularly, the disclosure is relevant to separating fluids having a gas phase, a hydrocarbon liquid phase, and an aqueous liquid phase using indirect heating. In general, the system uses a first gas separation followed by pressure reduction and then a second gas separation. Indirect follows the second gas separation and then three-phase separation. |
| US10913009B2 |
Geometric toy
A hollow rigidly deformable geometric toy with a flat side and a mating joint construction. The toy has a plurality of faces which form a geometric cage and a plurality of apertures, and can contain an interior toy. The geometric toy is stably constructed such that it is safe for babies and children and suitable for teething and play. |
| US10913007B2 |
Invertible interactive toy house
An invertible interactive toy house comprising a series of adjacent foldable segments that can be assembled by folding in either of two different directions and joined at its outer edges to form a self-standing toy house. When folded in one direction, the assemble house displays its outside features. When folded in the opposite direction, the assembled house displays its inside features. Figures which correspond to the indicia on the walls of the house are provided. The figures are removably affixed to corresponding indicia on the walls of the toy house. Playing with this toy house has been found to teach children with learning difficulties to improve various skills, including non-verbal skills of focus and attention, social skills, visual attention and processing skills, and ability to recognize different sizes and shapes, as well as general language skills. |
| US10913004B1 |
Games in chat
Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program and a method for providing games in a chat interface. A conversation interface is presented in a messaging application to enable a plurality of participants in a conversation to exchange messages with each other. A request from a first participant of the plurality of participants is received to launch a gaming application. In response to receiving the request from the first participant, a first message is transmitted to a second participant of the plurality of participants that indicates the first participant has launched the gaming application. In response to receiving the first message, an option is presented to the second participant in the conversation interface, the option associated with the gaming application to enable the second participant to join the first participant in the gaming application. |
| US10912996B2 |
Server, communication system, method for controlling communication system, and program
A server includes drawing means for drawing an item by lottery from among an item group including a plurality of types of items with different scarcity values and providing the item to a user, and additional item providing means for providing an additional item to the user in accordance with a provision count of the number of times an item is provided by the drawing means. |
| US10912994B2 |
Vibration control system, vibration control apparatus and vibration control method
A non-limiting example game apparatus functions as a vibration control apparatus. When vibration data are simultaneously input from a plurality of programs during execution of the plurality of programs, the game apparatus drives a vibration motor incorporated in the game apparatus by preferentially using the vibration data from the program that is granted with a vibration control right. The vibration control right is authority of performing vibration control preferentially, and is basically granted to a program corresponding to an image being displayed forefront; however, when a plurality of images are displayed, the vibration control right is granted to a program having authority of acquiring an input from an input device (controller). |
| US10912985B2 |
Laces with tying mechanisms and related methods
Laces and tying mechanisms can be used with boxing gloves and shoes to allow a user to secure the laces without a second person and/or without tying a knot. A tying mechanism can include a back-to-back hook and loop fastener element or can be a separate hook element and a loop element. Lace overhang sections of a lace can connect to the tying mechanism to enable a person to lace up his or her gloves, or shoes, while having two hands inside the gloves without the aid of another person. |
| US10912984B2 |
Slat-belt treadmill
A slat-belt treadmill is provided. The slat-belt treadmill includes a treadmill frame, a front shaft pivotally coupled to the treadmill frame, and a rear shaft pivotally coupled to the treadmill frame; a plurality of slats constituting a slat-belt, collaboratively rotating about the front and rear shafts, and forming an exercise surface on which a user of the treadmill may walk or run; a driving apparatus coupling to the slats and driving the slats to rotate about the front and rear shafts; and a light-emitting unit disposed under the exercise surface to provide a light source. When the slats are rotating, light from the light-emitting unit is intermittently visible as the slats intermittently block and reveal the light. |
| US10912975B1 |
Extended skating rink and method of play thereon
A roller skating rink for players to play a skating game utilizes one or more game implements. A skating track includes a peripheral edge and a center area. The roller skating rink includes a concave peripheral wall that encloses the skating track and has a lower end and an upper end that are substantially vertically aligned. The concave peripheral wall may include one or more doorways through which the players and the game implements may traverse. One or more propelling devices are each adapted to propel one of the game implements into the roller skating rink. One or more scoring receptacles are situated for receiving one or more of the game implements therein proximate the upper end of the concave peripheral wall. A method of game play is further disclosed. |
| US10912973B2 |
Weighted golf grip
A golf grip having a weighted rear, longitudinal underside section providing a high Moment of Inertia to increase resistance to twisting and turning when the grip is connected to a golf club during the execution of a golf shot. |
| US10912972B1 |
Single-handed golf swing apparatus
The present invention is a mono-manual golf swing apparatus. More particularly, the apparatus is an accessory for a golf club which facilitates singular manual dexterous handling of a golf club and eliminates unintended slipping while swinging. Of further advantage, this apparatus may be easily removed, attached and detached single-handedly. |
| US10912969B2 |
Golf club head
A head includes a head body including a sole and a face plate fixed to the head body. The face plate includes a plate front surface that forms a part of a hitting face, a plate rear surface, and a plate side surface. The head body includes an opening at which the face plate is disposed, and a back support portion that supports the face plate from a back side. The back support portion includes a back receiving surface forming an abutting region by abutting on an outer peripheral edge portion of the place rear surface, and a rear surface that is a surface opposite to the back receiving surface. A face-peripheral-side end of the rear surface is located on a face peripheral side relative to a face-center-side end of the abutting region. |
| US10912965B1 |
Fire extinguishing system
Techniques and safety devices are described for extinguishing fires within an inventory management system. A plurality of fire extinguishing devices for a plurality of containers in an inventory management system is monitored. Upon determining that a fire condition is occurring within the inventory management system, a positional information data store is queried to determine a current position of a first container within the inventory management system. Two or more containers within the inventory management system that are in close proximity to the first container are identified and one or more wireless signals are transmitted to two or more fire extinguishing devices of the plurality of fire extinguishing devices that are contained within the two or more containers, to activate the two or more first extinguishing devices. The plurality of containers is scanned using an infrared scanning device to determine whether all fire conditions within the inventory management system are extinguished. |
| US10912964B2 |
Modular valve assembly
A wet piping system modular valve assembly includes a single piece valve body with a check valve within the valve body. The check valve is movable between a closed position and an open position according to a pressure differential across the check valve. A drain valve is removably mounted to the valve body and fluidly connected with the valve body downstream of the check valve. A mechanically independent flow detection switch is removably mounted to the valve body and fluidly connected with the valve body upstream of the drain valve. |
| US10912962B2 |
Portable anchoring apparatus for buildings
A portable anchoring apparatus that includes a first connecting arm having a connecting hole, a second connecting arm, a first anchoring arm and a second anchoring arm. The first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are connected in overlap and parallel one to the other by a ratchet mechanism that includes an opening ratchet button. The first connecting arm and the first anchoring arm are connected to each other by an axial connector that has an opening button. The second connecting arm and the second anchoring arm are connected to each other by an axial connector that has an opening button. |
| US10912959B1 |
Breathable respirator mask with air filters and opening covers
A respirator oxygen mask having a filter, a mask body, an outer edge is described herein. Disposed in the mask body of the respirator oxygen mask is a mask opening and a straw opening, with the mask opening disposed above the straw opening. Additionally, a sliding door is adapted to cover the mask opening. The straw opening having a mask straw attachment adapted to receive a straw and a straw opening cover removably attached to the mask straw attachment. The respirator oxygen mask also having a face mask reduction attachment adapted to fasten to the outer edge. Furthermore, the mask body having a front surface with a hose attachment ring disposed over the filter and adapted to receive a tube and a rear surface with a filter holder and a filter cover to secure the filter in place. |
| US10912956B2 |
Cosmetic compositions and uses thereof
The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions comprising Hylocereus undatus fruit extract and Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, useful as antioxidants and/or inhibiting TNF-α expression. |
| US10912955B2 |
Treatment of celiac disease, C. difficile infection, food intolerance and food allergy with secretory IgA/IgM
A process is provided for inhibiting symptoms of celiac disease, Clostridium difficile associated diseases such as Clostridium difficile colitis, pseudomembranous colitis and antibiotic associated diarrhea, food allergy or food intolerance in a subject that includes the oral administration to the subject suffering from food allergy or food intolerance an IgM. When administered in a, therapeutic quantity based on the subject characteristics and the type of IgM, symptoms of food allergy or food intolerance in that subject are inhibited. Even non-secretory forms of IgM are effective when administered orally. |
| US10912954B2 |
Patient shuttle system, irradiation system for particle therapy and operation method thereof
A patient shuttle system, an irradiation system for particle therapy and an operation method thereof are provided. One embodiment of the present invention provides a patient shuttle system including a patient table on which a patient is placed, a drive device that causes the patient table to move parallel and/or rotate, and a drive control device that controls parallel movement and/or rotation of the patient table by the drive device, in accordance with a parallel movement amount and/or a rotation amount of the patient table that are received from a patient positioning system provided in a treatment room for particle therapy. |
| US10912948B2 |
Composite intelligent biological phototherapy device
The present invention provides a composite intelligent biological phototherapy device including a base structure, a plurality of white light fluorescent tubes arranged side by side on the base structure, a plurality of LEDs disposed between the white light fluorescent tubes, a housing having an opening and configured to accommodate the base structure and the white light fluorescent tubes and the LEDs thereon, a light-transmittable plate disposed on the housing corresponding to the opening, and an control module configured to respectively control the white light fluorescent tubes and the LEDs. The base structure includes a plurality of sections, and each of the sections has a first surface facing the light-transmittable plate. The white light fluorescent tubes and the LEDs are provided on the first surfaces, and the sections are bent relative to each other so an angle between the first surfaces of adjacent sections is less than 180 degrees. |
| US10912944B2 |
System to estimate the location of a spinal cord physiological midline
Techniques for determining the location of a physiological midline are disclosed. A first technique evaluates the response to stimulation of spinal electrodes at peripheral electrodes on different sides of the body. In this technique, a spinal electrode's position relative to a physiological midline is determined based on a relationship between responses to its stimulation observed on different sides of the body. A second technique evaluates the response of spinal electrodes to stimulation of peripheral electrodes on different sides of the body. In this technique, a spinal electrode's position relative to a physiological midline is determined based on the different responses that it observes to stimulation on different sides of the body. |
| US10912940B2 |
Connection joints for joining wires and pads constructed of different conductive materials and methods of making the same
An exemplary connection joint includes a wire constructed from a first conductive material having a first melting point and a pad constructed from a second conductive material different from the first conductive material and having a second melting point lower than the first melting point. The connection joint further includes a groove within the pad that partially surrounds the wire and a fixative covering the wire and the pad so as to fix the wire in place within the groove. The groove is formed by a displacement of the second conductive material that occurs when the wire is in contact with the pad at a contact area of the pad that is heated to a temperature between the first and second melting points so as to reflow the second conductive material from which the pad is constructed without reflowing the first conductive material from which the wire is constructed. |
| US10912939B2 |
Electroporation device
An electroporation device for injecting a product into a ciliary muscle of an eye, said device comprising: a support having a support contact surface extending along a virtual sphere having a radius between 10 and 15 mm, so as to match the outside surface of the eye, a first electrode comprising an invasive electrode needle, a second electrode having an electrically conductive electrode contact surface, optionally an injection needle, wherein the support comprises an insertion guide configured to guide a sliding of said electrode needle and/or injection needle along a respective insertion axis, so that the angle between said insertion axis and a plane tangential to the virtual sphere at the insertion point is less than 40°, the insertion point being the point where said insertion axis crosses said virtual sphere. |
| US10912938B2 |
Dual multipolar lead implantable in the coronary venous network
The disclosure relates to a multipolar, detection/stimulation endovascular lead intended to be implanted in the coronary venous network. The lead comprises a lead body with in proximal portion a connector to a cardiac pacemaker/defibrillator generator, and in a distal portion a first branch and a second branch extending beyond a bifurcation. The distal ends of the branches are free ends carrying an array of electrodes connected to the connector. Each of the branches comprises at its free end an outlet in the distal direction, able to receive an implantation guide wire inserted therein and to guide the implantation guide wire in an axial direction parallel to the main axis of the lead body. |
| US10912937B2 |
Methods and devices for guided subdural electrode array placement
Disclosed are devices, electrodes, systems, methods, and other implementations, including a device that includes an electrode comprising an elongated body, a plurality of electrode contacts disposed on a first side of the elongated body, and a cannulation channel defined along a longitudinal axis of the electrode. The device further includes a guiding mechanism received within the cannulation channel, the guiding mechanism configured to guide the electrode for placement at a target area inside a body of a patient. In some embodiments, the cannulation channel is configured to receive irrigation fluids dispensed through a perforated end located near a leading tip of the elongated body. |
| US10912934B2 |
Methods and compositions for treating skin
The present disclosure generally relates to methods and compositions for treating skin. In some embodiments, the method uses an exfoliation tool. In some embodiments, the method uses an exfoliation tool together with selected skin care agents or compositions. |
| US10912931B2 |
Drug releasing coatings for balloon catheters
Balloon catheters, methods for preparing balloon catheters, and uses of balloon catheters are disclosed. The balloon catheter includes an elongate member, an expandable balloon, and a coating layer overlying an exterior surface of the expandable balloon. The coating layer includes a total drug load of a hydrophobic therapeutic agent and a combination of additives including a first additive and a second additive. The hydrophobic therapeutic agent is paclitaxel, rapamycin, or paclitaxel and rapamycin. The first additive is a surfactant. The second additive is a chemical compound having one or more hydroxyl, amino, carbonyl, carboxyl, acid, amide, or ester groups. |
| US10912922B2 |
Modular medical device catheter system
A modular medical device catheter system comprises a parent module and an adapter module. The adapter module is configured to engage an inner lumen of a distal end of the parent module to couple the adapter module with the parent module. |
| US10912920B2 |
Self-expanding cannula
Disclosed is a self-expanding cannula, systems using such cannulae, and methods of their use. The cannulae may comprise single lumen cannula (SLC) configurations and double lumen cannula (DLC) configurations, and include at least a first cannula and a self-expanding wire frame attached to the first cannula. Self-expanding wire frame is automatically expandable from a compressed state (providing a reduced cannula diameter as it is moved through a patients body to the site at which it is to be deployed) to an expanded state (which increases the diameter of the cannula to the diameter intended for its normal use). The expanded wire frame provides radial support to prevent a drainage canal (whether a patients blood vessel or a portion of the system inserted into the patients blood vessel) from collapsing as fluid is drained from the patient. |
| US10912917B2 |
Catheter assembly/package utilizing a hydrating/hydrogel sleeve and method of making and using the same
A catheter assembly (11) includes an elongate member (14) having a proximal end (18) and a distal end (19). The distal end (19) has at least one drainage opening (15). A fluid containing member (20) is arranged on the elongate member (14). A container (12) contains the elongate member (14) and the fluid containing member (20). A method of using the catheter assembly (11) includes inserting a catheter (14) into a user's body and draining a fluid from the user's body. |
| US10912916B2 |
Electronic display adjustments to mitigate motion sickness
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for automatic display modifications to avoid motion sickness. Example methods may include determining a first acceleration value of a device in a first direction, determining a first acceleration vector using the first acceleration value, and determining a baseline location of a focal point of a display of the device. Some embodiments may include determining a first adjusted location of the focal point of the display based at least in part on the first acceleration vector, and causing presentation of a graphical indicator of the first adjusted location of the focal point at the display, where the graphical indication is positioned at a second direction relative to the baseline location, and the second direction is opposite the first direction. |
| US10912915B2 |
Apparatus, system and method of multisensory stimulation
In an exemplary embodiment, a body-supporting structure for multisensory stimulation may be provided. The body-supporting structure for multisensory stimulation may include a number of biometric measurement devices for detecting a user's state and a number of speakers or transducers connected to resonators on the body-supporting structure and arranged to transfer a stimulus in accordance with the state detected. A computing device may be connected to the biometric measurement devices and to a virtual reality display. A number of input devices may also be connected to the computing device and to a number of amplifiers configured to transfer a signal to the number of speakers and transducers. |
| US10912914B2 |
Systems and methods for bottle retention
A filler adaptor assembly includes a base, an outer ring, and iris members. The base has a central opening. The outer ring is disposed circumferentially about the base and is rotatable relative to the base. The iris members are pivotably coupled to the base. The iris members cooperate to define an iris opening and are movable to vary the iris opening. The iris members are coupled to the outer ring, and move between an open position and a closed position when the outer ring is rotated relative to the base. |
| US10912908B2 |
Respiratory interface
A patient respiratory interface for use in an aerosol delivery system is disclosed. The interface may provide a mechanism for introducing an aerosolized medicament to infants without the need for invasive intubation when treating issues in infants such as infant respiratory distress syndrome. The interface may include an outer body formed in the shape of a pacifier where the insertion portion of the pacifier may be hollow and have an opening to guide a catheter or other tubing that may be passed through a flange and the insertion portion of the interface. The catheter may be recessed from or extend slightly out of the tip of the insertion portion so that a flow of nebulized medicament may be delivered to the patient's oropharynx in aerosol form. |
| US10912907B2 |
Double lumen tube capable of fixing trachea carina
A double lumen endotracheal tube capable of being fixed to the trachea carina. The double lumen endotracheal tube includes: a first tube extended in one direction; a second tube extended while being adjacent to the first tube and having an extended portion bent toward one side thereof and extended longer than the first tube; a first balloon extended while passing through the first tube so as to expand or contract a first cuff connected to the end thereof; a second balloon extended while passing through the second tube so as to expand or contract a second cuff connected to the end thereof; and a third balloon extended while passing through between the first tube and the second tube so as to expand or contract a third cuff connected to the end thereof. |
| US10912906B2 |
Mechanical ventilation with automatic control of patient's work of breathing using classical feedback control
A mechanical ventilator (10) provides pressure support ventilation (PSV) to a patient (12). A power of breathing (PoB) or work of breathing (WoB) estimator (30) generates a PoB or WoB signal (34) for the patient. An error calculator (36) computes an error signal as a difference between the PoB or WoB signal and a set point PoB or WoB value (22). A controller (20) inputs a PSV control signal (24) equal to the product of the controller transfer function and the error signal to the mechanical ventilator. A patient adaptation component (52, 54, 56, 60) fits parameters of a model of a controlled mechanical ventilation system comprising the mechanical ventilator and the patient to data comprising the PoB or WoB signal and the PSV control signal generated by the operating closed loop controller, and adjusts parameters of the controller transfer function to maintain stability of the operating closed loop controller. |
| US10912898B1 |
Tamper evident cap for medical fitting
A tamper evident closure assembly for a fitting including, but not limited to, use in combination with a female fixture or an enteral fixture. A cap is connectable in flow restricting relation to the fitting and includes an indicator member removably connected to an exterior thereof. A housing is dimensioned to removably contain the cap and the connected indicator member. Subsequent to the fixture being connected to the cap, a removal thereof results in the indicator member being detached from the cap and movably disposed in a captured, detached orientation within the housing. Tampering may be evidenced by the indicator member remaining captivated within the housing which may be determined by visual observation or the generation of sound caused resulting from the housing being shaken. An included drive assembly is structured for concurrent rotation of the housing and the indicator member one direction and relative movement there between upon rotation of at least a housing in an opposite direction. |
| US10912897B2 |
Single-use syringe
A single-use medical syringe having a plunger with a sealing element arranged on a distal end of the plunger head to contact the medicament in the syringe body and one or more hollow piercing elements disposed in the interior of the syringe body between a distal surface of the interior and the sealing element of the plunger head, wherein the one or more hollow piercing elements are arranged axially with respect to the syringe and positioned to be driven though the sealing element when the sealing element is driven against the distal surface at the end of the injection operation, wherein, at the end of the injection operation, the one or more hollow piercing elements create a fluid passageway across the plunger head when the one or more hollow piercing elements pierce through the sealing element of the plunger head. |
| US10912890B2 |
Medical delivery device
A medical delivery device is disclosed having a rod element with a stem and a first thread arrangement, a dial shell with a second thread arrangement, a delivery orifice, and a switching mechanism. In a dosing status, the rod element is movable relative to the delivery orifice by rotating the dial shell around the stem causing the first thread arrangement and the second thread arrangement to travel along each other, a dosage chamber is formed between the rod element and the delivery orifice when the rod element moves away from the delivery orifice, and the rod element is prevented from movement along a longitudinal axis when an axial force is applied. In a delivery status, the rod element is movable along the longitudinal axis relative to the delivery orifice when an axial force is applied and moving the rod element by rotating the dial shell around the stem is prevented. |
| US10912889B2 |
Auto-injector
A auto-injector device having a housing (212, 214), a cartridge for containing a medicament, a first needle tip (230) arranged to penetrate said cartridge, a second needle tip (230) for injecting said medicament into a target, said first and second needle tips being in fluid communication, a plunger rod (242) to move said cartridge so as to be pierced by said first needle tip, said plunger rod (242) having a recess (270) in an end thereof, the improvement comprising a battery (258), a printed circuit board (250) electrically communicating with said battery, an electrically conductive element (274) having a first end in electric communication with said battery (258) and printed circuit board (250), a second end within said recess (270) in said plunger rod (242), said second end being electrically insulated, a coil spring (246) surrounding said electrically conductive element and being spaced therefrom, the arrangement being such that when said plunger rod (242) is activated, said second end of said electrically conductive element is released from said recess (270) in said plunger rod (242) and contacts said coil spring (246) to complete an electric circuit. |
| US10912885B2 |
Device and method for infusing and aspirating fluid
The instant invention discloses a low-profile infusion set for the infusion and aspiration of fluid. The infusion set comprises an infusion tubing, an extension tube, a housing, a needle, and a needle holder. The extension tube and needle are connected to the housing, creating improved fluid pressure rates and flow rates. |
| US10912884B2 |
Infusion set
The present application relates to an infusion set (80). The infusion set (80) has a base (90) for mounting on a user, and a connector (100) which engages with the base (90) to form a flow path between the connector (100) and a cannula mountable on the base (90). The connector (100) is configured to be selectably mountable to the base (90) in at least two predetermined mounting orientations. The present application also relates to an infusion set base (90), an infusion set connector (100), an infusion set cannula, and a method of assembling an infusion set (80). |
| US10912882B2 |
Infusion pump assembly
A wearable infusion pump assembly including a reservoir for receiving an infusible fluid, and a fluid delivery system configured to deliver the infusible fluid from the reservoir to an external infusion set. The fluid delivery system includes a volume sensor assembly configured to receive a quantity of the infusible fluid from the reservoir. The volume sensor assembly includes an acoustically contiguous region having a volume that varies based upon the quantity of infusible fluid received from the reservoir, and an acoustic energy emitter configured to provide acoustic energy at a plurality of frequencies to excite a gas included within the acoustically contiguous region. |
| US10912880B2 |
Tamper-evident pen needle outer cover
A pen needle outer cover (10) has a molded plastic distal cover (20), and a molded plastic proximal cover (22) in place of the conventional paper-foil label. The proximal cover (22) may be snap-fit over the opening of the distal cover (20). A user-separable section (26) with a finger pull tab (32) is defined by a reduced-thickness membrane (24), which functions as a tear line to allow that section (26) to at least partially separate from the proximal cover (22). A living hinge (27) may be provided to keep the user-separable section (26) from completely separating from the proximal cover (22). The finger pull tab (32) may be configured to enable re-covering of a pen needle (30) that is still within the outer cover (10). |
| US10912876B2 |
Automatic detection and adjustment of a pressure pod diaphragm
A system for controlling the position of a diaphragm in a diaphragm-containing pressure pod, is provided. The system can include a peristaltic pump, a pressure pod having a flow-through fluid side and a gas side that are separated by a diaphragm, and a pressure sensor operatively connected to the gas side. The pressure sensor is configured to sense pulses of pressure resulting from movement of the diaphragm and caused by the action of the peristaltic pump. A gas source and a valve can be in fluid communication with the gas side of the pressure pod and can be configured to provide gas to, or vent gas from, the gas side. A controller receives pressure signals from the pressure sensor and controls the valve in response, and in so doing, controls the position of the diaphragm. Methods for positioning the diaphragm are also included. |
| US10912874B2 |
Intracardiac pump
An intra-cardiac device component (ICDC) is inserted into one to four chambers of the heart. The ICDC in the right atrium and left atrium expands while the tricuspid and mitral valves are open during the first-time epoch. The expansion in the right atrium and left atrium pushes blood from these atriums into their respective ventricles. The ICDC in the right ventricle and left ventricle contracts at this time epoch and the pulmonary and aortic valves are closed. In the succeeding time epoch, the ICDC in the right atrium and left atrium contracts while the tricuspid and mitral valves are closed, and the right atrium and left atrium are filling with blood. The ICDC in the right ventricle and left ventricle expand in this time epoch while the pulmonary and aortic valves are open. This sequence increases blood flow into the pulmonary artery and aorta and helps to remedy the decreased ability to pump blood in heart failure patients. |
| US10912873B2 |
Systems and methods for reducing pressure at an outflow of a duct
Various systems and methods are provided for reducing pressure at an outflow of a duct such as the thoracic duct or the lymphatic duct. A catheter system can include a catheter shaft configured to be at least partially implantable within a patient's vein, a flexible membrane attached to the catheter shaft, the flexible membrane being a collapsible, tube-like member having a lumen extending therethrough, and a single selectively deployable restriction member formed over a portion of the flexible membrane at substantially a midpoint between a proximal end of the flexible membrane and a distal end of the flexible membrane, the restriction member being configured to control a size of the lumen so as to direct a controlled volume of fluid from an upstream side of the restriction member to a downstream side the restriction member. |
| US10912871B2 |
Aspiration catheter
The invention relates to an aspiration catheter for the extraction of thrombotic material from blood vessels, with a first and a second lumen, wherein the first lumen is distally provided with an aspiration opening and the second lumen of smaller cross section than the first lumen and extending coaxially in the distal region of the first lumen being provided with a lateral as well as distally located opening, said lateral opening reaching through the wall of the catheter. Within the first lumen a stabilization wire is movably arranged which terminates distally of the lateral opening of the second lumen but proximally of the aspiration opening of the first lumen. |
| US10912870B2 |
Canister fluid level detection in reduced pressure therapy systems
Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy apparatuses and methods for using such apparatuses are disclosed. In some embodiments, a negative pressure wound therapy apparatus includes a controller configured to determine a level of exudate in a canister (or a dressing) based at least in part on one or more characteristics of pressure signals generated by a negative pressure source and monitored by a pressure sensor. One such characteristic of the pressure signals can be amplitude, which may increase as a level of exudate in the canister (or dressing) increases. The canister (or dressing) can include a filter configured to become occluded in order to prevent overflow of the canister (or dressing). The controller can be additionally configured to detect and indicate a canister (or dressing) pre-full condition before the filter becomes occluded. More efficient and reliable operation of the negative pressure wound therapy apparatus can thereby be attained. |
| US10912866B2 |
Porous bionic skull repairing material, preparation method and implement method thereof
A porous bionic skull repairing material includes a polymer material, whose structure is consistent with that of a human skull. The surface layers of the porous bionic skull repairing material are dense layers which are composed of non-degradable or degradable polymer materials and has blind holes having an asymmetric structure, and the inner layer of the porous bionic skull repairing material is a loose layer which has a porous structure. The repairing material can be molded by adopting a mixed mould pressing method or a 3D printing method, simulates a bone structure, with two dense sides and a loose middle, of a human skull to the greatest extent. |
| US10912864B2 |
Acellular soft tissue-derived matrices and methods for preparing same
Compositions including a first soft tissue-derived matrix and a second soft tissue-derived matrix are provided, as well as methods of making such compositions. In some embodiments, the composition comprises delipidated, decellularized adipose tissue-derived matrix and delipidated, decellularized fascial tissue-derived matrix, which may be combined in various proportions. Such adipose-fascia matrix compositions provide improved volume retention when implanted into a patient. The composition may further include exogenous cells or other substances, and/or a carrier. The composition is suitable for use inplastic surgery procedures, including reconstructive or cosmetic surgery procedures, as well as procedures for wound treatment and tissue regeneration. The methods for making the compositions may involve separation of first and second soft tissues from one another, followed by performing one or more treatments on the separated soft tissues, then combining the treated soft tissues and, optionally, performing one or more additional treatments on the combined soft tissues. |
| US10912862B2 |
Multi-layer biomaterial for tissue regeneration and wound healing
The technology described herein is directed to compositions comprising at least a first porous biomaterial layer and a second impermeable biomaterial layer and methods relating thereto. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods described herein relate to wound healing, e.g. repair of wounds and/or tissue defects. |
| US10912858B2 |
Pectin-carboxymethylcellulose mesothelial sealants and protectants
This disclosure relates to pectin-based polymer compositions and methods of use thereof to cover, protect, and seal injuries, e.g., surgical wounds, in a mesothelial tissue. The methods include obtaining a bioadhesive pectin-based polymer composition including a complex of high-methoxyl pectin (HMP) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) in a ratio from about 10 to 1 to 1 to 10 by weight; applying the composition to an injured mesothelial tissue; and applying pressure for at least one minute to enable the composition to bind to the mesothelial tissue. |
| US10912853B2 |
Solid air freshener
The present invention relates to a solid pressed air freshener and odor neutralizer composition which can include greater than 10% fragrance. The air freshener comprises a fragrance; preferably the fragrance is impregnated within a water soluble substrate made from a foamed vegetable starch, a surfactant and a solidifier. The solid formulations break down easily in the presence of water and may be sprayed, within the area to be freshened. |
| US10912852B2 |
Sterilizing using ozone
A sterilization system including an oxygen generator, an ozone generator, a mixer, a wash chamber, and a sterilization chamber is disclosed. The oxygen generator is configured to generate a flow of oxygen. The ozone generator is in fluid communication with the oxygen generator, and configured to generate a flow of ozone from the flow of oxygen. The mixer is in fluid communication with the ozone generator and configured to receive the flow of ozone and a flow of cleaning fluid, and mix the flow of ozone into the flow of cleaning fluid, resulting in a flow of ozonated cleaning fluid. The wash chamber is in fluid communication with the mixer and configured to receive the flow of ozonated cleaning fluid from the mixer. The sterilization chamber is in fluid communication with the ozone generator and is configure to receive the flow of ozone. |
| US10912849B2 |
Deuterium substituted positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agents and their pharmacological application
The present invention relates to deuterated compounds according to Formula I-A, Formula II-A, Formula II-D, and Formula III-A. These compounds can be used as PET imaging agents for evaluating Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer Disease, and for determining specific serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIi) activity for treatment of depression. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier and a compound of Formula I-A, Formulae II-A, Formula II-D, or Formula III-A, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US10912846B2 |
Molecular probes for chemiluminescence imaging and in vivo detection of target molecules
Chemiluminescence imaging probes for in vivo detection of biological molecules, events, or processes. The CLI probes may feature a portion of a fluorescein molecule and a portion of a luminol molecule. The fluorescein molecule and luminol molecule may be linked by a non-xanthenic aromatic ring. The CLI probes are generally non-toxic and soluble in aqueous solutions such as PBS. The CLI probes may be used to detect specific molecules in vivo. |
| US10912845B2 |
Treatment of retinal degeneration using gene therapy
The present invention relates to an improved method of providing photoreceptor function to a cell, for example for use in the treatment of retinal degeneration. The present invention also relates to compositions and kits, in particular for use in such methods. |
| US10912844B2 |
Biodegradable lipids for delivery of nucleic acids
The present invention provides, in part, a biodegradable compound of formula I, and sub-formulas thereof:Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where each X independently is O or S, each Y independently is O or S, and each R1 independently is defined herein; and a liposome composition comprising the cationic lipid of formula I or a sub-formula thereof, and methods of delivering agents, such as nucleic acids including mRNA, in vivo, by administering to a subject the liposome comprising the cationic lipid of formula I or a sub-formula thereof, where the agent is encapsulated within the liposome. |
| US10912840B2 |
Conjugates for treating diseases caused by PSMA expressing cells
The invention described herein pertains to the diagnosis, imaging, and/or treatment of pathogenic cell populations. In particular, the invention described herein pertains to the diagnosis, imaging, and/or treatment of diseases caused by PSMA expressing cells, such as prostate cancer cells, using compounds capable of targeting PSMA expressing cells. |
| US10912834B2 |
Topical formulations based on ionic species for skin treatment
Compositions containing a complex that contains a cation with alkyl chains and a macromolecule anion, and methods of making and using are disclosed. The compositions are typically charge neutral and a liquid at room temperature and standard pressure. The macromolecule anions may be nucleic acids, peptides, proteins, and/or carbohydrates. The compositions have enhanced penetration across the skin barrier (stratum corneum) and into the skin cells, delivering the macromolecules to the skin cells. The compositions are topically applied to the skin and are particularly useful for treatment of skin conditions. |
| US10912829B2 |
Method, apparatus and systems for tracking freight
Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for tracking freight. Embodiments include a tracking device for a trailer containing a load. The tracking device may include a housing including a connector, a main body, and a GPS tracker located within the main body and configured to track the location of the load. Tracking device may include a support member linking the connector and main body. Connector may securely attach to a container on the trailer and attach to a seal such that the container cannot be opened without breaking the seal. Support member may stabilize the housing and protect the tracking device during transit of the load. A tracking system may implement to monitor, gather information and report on the tracking device and the load. |
| US10912825B2 |
Influenza vaccines
An influenza vaccine comprising an influenza hemagglutinin-containing antigen which is subjected to a treatment at a suitable low pH or other suitable conditions to obtain a suitable degree of loss of potency, and the method of making it are provided. The vaccine not only induces an increased cross-reactive immune response and cross protection, but can also induce a strain-specific immune response and protection like current inactivated vaccines. A method of administering influenza vaccines is also provided to induce an increased cross-reactive immune response and cross protection, which is especially suitable for use in emergency situations such as a pandemic. |
| US10912819B2 |
Neuroprotective peptides derived from activity-dependent neuroprotective protein for treatment of neurological diseases
This invention provides a novel formulation for effective delivery of a pharmaceutically active ingredient such as a peptide possessing neuroprotective activity. Also provided are methods for treating pertinent clinical implications such as autism, schizophrenia, and dementia using the formulation. |
| US10912816B2 |
Obesity-related genes and their proteins and uses thereof
The invention provides for methods of treating obesity or an obesity-associated disorder. |
| US10912815B2 |
Inhibitors of mitochondrial fission and methods of use thereof
The present disclosure provides peptides and constructs that inhibit mitochondrial fission, and compositions comprising the peptides or constructs. The present disclosure provides methods of reducing abnormal mitochondrial fission in a cell. Also provided are methods for designing and validating mitochondrial fission inhibitor constructs and peptides, including but not limited to, evaluating the effects of the constructs and peptides on binding of dynamin-1-related protein (Drp1) GTPase activity, Drp1 to mitochondrial fission 1 protein (Fis1), reduction of mitochondrial damage, reduction in cell death, inhibition of mitochondrial fragmentation in a cell under pathological conditions, and reduced loss of neurites in primary dopaminergic neurons in a Parkinsonism cell culture. |
| US10912814B2 |
Combination formulation of three antiviral compounds
Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising three antiviral compounds. In particular, the pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of velpatasvir, an effective amount of sofosbuvir, and an effective amount of voxilaprevir. Also disclosed are methods of use for the pharmaceutical composition. |
| US10912813B2 |
Weekly dosing regimens for anti-CD30 vc-PAB-MMAE antibody drug-conjugates
Methods for the treatment of CD30-expressing cancers are provided. The methods comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a weekly dose of from about 0.8 mg/kg to about 1.8 mg/kg of an antibody-drug conjugate compound having formula (I); or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein: mAb is an anti-CD30 antibody unit, S is a sulfur atom of the antibody, A- is a Stretcher unit, and p is from about 3 to about 5. |
| US10912810B2 |
Combination, composition, and method of administering the combination or composition to animals
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a combination and/or composition for administration to animals. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition can be administered to treat and/or prevent a disease in animals. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition can be administered to promote animal health. In some embodiments, the combination comprises a composition comprising Yucca schidigera, Quillaja saponaria, and combinations thereof and a composition comprising an antimicrobial, an antibiotic, an anticoccidial, a vaccine, or combinations thereof. The combinations or compositions disclosed herein can also improve feed conversion rates in animals. |
| US10912805B2 |
Extract of algae for use as an immunomodulator agent
The present invention relates to an extract of algae from the order of ulvales, in particular an extract of green algae of the Ulva type, for its use for modulating the immune response in a human being or an animal, in particular for stimulating the immune response with view to infections. It also relates to the non-therapeutic use of an extract of green algae of the Ulva type for modulating the immune response. |
| US10912799B2 |
Compositions and methods for inhibition of lineage specific antigens
Disclosed herein are methods of administering an agent targeting a lineage-specific cell-surface antigen and a population of hematopoietic cells that are deficient in the lineage-specific cell-surface antigen for immunotherapy of hematological malignancies. |
| US10912796B2 |
Phosphorus-sparing nutritional composition
A nutritional composition comprises (a) one to a plurality of physiologically acceptable calcium salts and/or chelates and (b) one or more phosphorus-containing components, such as phosphate salts, and/or phosphorus-rescuing components, such as phytase. The composition is useful for phosphorus-sparing calcium supplementation of the diet of a human subject, and for treatment of a low bone density condition in a human subject in need thereof. |
| US10912795B1 |
Stable, highly pure L-cysteine compositions for injection and methods of use
The subject matter described herein is directed to stable L-cysteine compositions for injection, comprising: L-cysteine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and/or hydrate thereof in an amount from about 10 mg/mL to about 100 mg/mL; Aluminum in an amount from about 1.0 parts per billion (ppb) to about 250 ppb; cystine in an amount from about 0.01 wt % to about 2 wt % relative to L-cysteine; pyruvic acid in an amount from about 0.01 wt % to about 2 wt % relative to L-cysteine; a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, comprising water; headspace O2 that is less than 1.0%; dissolved oxygen present in the carrier in an amount from about 0.01 parts per million (ppm) to about 1 ppm, wherein the composition is enclosed in a single-use container having a volume of from 10 mL to 100 mL. Also described are compositions for a total parenteral nutrition regimen and methods for their use. |
| US10912793B2 |
Compositions, kits, and methods to induce acquired cytoresistance using stress protein inducers
The present disclosure provides compositions, kits, and methods to protect organs by inducing acquired cytoresistance without causing injury to the organ. The compositions, kits, and methods utilize heme proteins, iron and/or vitamin B12 and, optionally, agents that impact heme protein metabolism. |
| US10912792B2 |
Compounds and methods for modulating angiotensinogen expression
Disclosed herein are compositions and compounds comprising modified oligonucleotides for modulating AGT and modulating a RAAS pathway related disease, disorder and/or condition in an individual in need thereof. A RAAS pathway related disease, disorder and/or condition in an individual such as hypertension can be treated, ameliorated, delayed or prevented with the administration of antisense compounds targeted to AGT. |
| US10912788B2 |
Methods and compositions for preventing and treating conditions related to alpha-synuclein
Provided herein are methods of treating constipation in subjects in need thereof. The method includes administering a therapeutically effective dosage of N-acetylglucosamine. Subjects who may benefit from treatment include those having synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's Disease. |
| US10912785B2 |
Composition and medical device comprising acetylsalicylic acid for the treatment of human papilloma virus skin infections
A medical device for the treatment of papilloma virus (HPV) skin infections is the object of this invention, in particular for the treatment of warts and related pathologies. In particular, this invention relates to acetylsalicylic acid for use in the topical treatment, of HPV skin infections in particular benign infections and more in particular warts. Acetylsalicylic acid may be administered by plaster or patch, both in a solid state, such as a tablet, powder or granulate, and by a hydrophilic or hydrophobic gel. |
| US10912782B2 |
Needle assisted injection administration of testosterone compositions
The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating a subject in need of treatment with testosterone, including introducing testosterone into the subject subcutaneously, intradermally, or intramuscularly, from a needle assisted jet injection device. |
| US10912780B2 |
Heterocyclic compounds useful as anti-bacterial agents and method for production thereof
The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula I, or their stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, complexes, hydrates, solvates, tautomers, polymorphs, racemic mixtures, optically active forms and pharmaceutically active derivatives thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as the active ingredient which can be used as medicaments. The aforementioned substances can also be used in the manufacture of medicaments for treatment, prevention or suppression of diseases, and conditions mediated by microbes. The present disclosure also relates to the synthesis and characterization of aforementioned substances. |
| US10912779B2 |
Quinazolines and azaquinazolines as dual inhibitors of RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT/PTEN/mTOR pathways
The present application provides novel quinazolines and azaquinazolines and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided are methods for preparing these compounds. These compounds are useful in for co-regulating RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT/PTEN/mTOR pathways by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the compounds of formula (I), wherein X, Y, T and R4, and R6 to R8′ are defined herein, to a patient. By doing so, these compounds are effective in treating conditions associated with the dysregulation of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT/PTEN/mTOR pathways. A variety of conditions can be treated using these compounds and include diseases which are characterized by abnormal cellular proliferation. In one embodiment, the disease is cancer. |
| US10912776B2 |
Methods of treating cancer
Provided herein are, inter alia, methods of treating cancer by administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an adenosine-A2A(A2A) receptor antagonist or a combination of an adenosine-A2A(A2A) receptor antagonist and a programmed cell death protein 1(PD-1) signaling pathway inhibitor. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions including an A2A receptor antagonist, a PD-1 signaling pathway inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Further provided are methods of detecting cellular effects, for example expression of pCREB, before, after or during adenosine receptor antagonist treatment. |
| US10912774B2 |
Pyrimidine FGFR4 inhibitors
Provided herein are compounds of Formula I useful as FGFR4 inhibitors, as well as methods of use of the same. |
| US10912772B2 |
Opioid formulations
A depot precursor formulation comprising: a) a controlled-release matrix; b) at least oxygen containing organic solvent; c) at least 12% by weigh of at least one active agent selected from buprenorphine and salts thereof, calculated as buprenorphine free base. Corresponding depot compositions and methods of treatment in pain management, by opioid maintenance and related methods are provided. |
| US10912770B2 |
Targeting AMP deaminase 2 for ameliorating craving for sugar and other substances
The invention relates to the use of adenosine monophosphate deaminase 2 (AMPD2) inhibitors alone or in combination with various agents to treat a wide variety of diseases including, but not limited to, sugar craving, salt craving, umami craving, and addictions including drug, tobacco, nicotine and alcohol addictions. Embodiments of the invention may also relate to stimulation of AMPD2 activity to treat anorexia nervosa or stimulate food intake in a subject. |
| US10912769B2 |
1-[(pyridin-3-yl-sulfonyl)-1H-pyrrol-3-yl] methanamine derivative and pharmaceutical composition and use thereof
Provided in the present invention are a 1-[(pyridin-3-yl-sulfonyl)-1h-pyrrol-3-yl] methanamine derivative having the structure shown below in formula (I) and a pharmaceutical composition and use thereof. The 1-[(pyridin-3-yl-sulfonyl)-1h-pyrrol-3-yl] methanamine derivative provided in the present invention has good gastric acid secretion inhibitory activities and excellent pharmacodynamic properties, while having relatively low toxicity. |
| US10912767B2 |
Anthracycline prodrugs and methods of making and using the same
The present invention includes compounds of the class anthracycline that have been modified to include photo-activated prodrug anthracycline compounds that are useful in the treatment of cancer. One example composition of the invention may include photodoxazolidine which may be synthesized in two steps from 4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol and doxazolidine. In this embodiment commercial 4,5-dimethoxyl-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol reacts with p-nitrophenylchloroformate to give the p-nitrophenyl carbonate of the benzyl alcohol derivative. The p-nitrophenyl carbonate is then reacted with doxazolidine to give the exemplary photodoxazolidine composition. |
| US10912763B2 |
Pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising 6′-fluoro-(N-methyl- or N,N-dimethyl-)-4-phenyl-4′,9′-dihydro-3′H-spiro[cyclohexane-1,1′-pyrano[3,4,b]indol]-4-amine
A pharmaceutical dosage form for administration twice daily, once daily or less frequently, which contains 6′-fluoro-(N-methyl- or N,N-dimethyl)-4-phenyl-4′,9′-dihydro-3′H-spiro[cyclohexane-1,1′-pyrano[3,4,b]indol]-4-amine or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US10912752B2 |
Methods and compositions for reducing ocular discomfort
The invention relates to compositions and devices which include an osmolytic agent, in particular a betaine or carnitine compound, for reducing ocular discomfort associated with various diseases or conditions, in particular diseases or conditions associated with high tear film tonicity. The invention also relates to methods of treating or preventing various diseases or conditions using compositions and devices of the invention. |
| US10912744B2 |
Therapeutic formulation for reduced drug side effects
The present invention provides drug therapy formulations for reducing the side effects associated with a therapeutic. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a reduction in sleep- and diet-related side effects associated with a therapeutic. |
| US10912743B2 |
Compositions for treating inflammation and methods of treating the same
Provided herein are compositions useful for treating inflammation in a subject and methods of decreasing inflammation in the skin, mucosa, and/or eye of a subject comprising applying a pharmaceutical composition that includes an NO-releasing compound to the skin, mucosa, and/or eye of the subject in an amount sufficient to decrease inflammation. |
| US10912742B2 |
Medicinal use of serrulatane diterpenes
The invention relates to terpenes and uses thereof. |
| US10912741B2 |
Prevention of liver cancer with safranal-based formulations
Methods of preventing the formation of liver cancer in a subject are described herein. In the disclosed methods, a prophylactically effective amount of safranal may be administered to a subject. In some embodiments, the subject may suffer from hepatic oxidative stress and/or hepatic inflammation. In another aspect, methods of preventing the formation of a liver cancer in a subject are disclosed that include monitoring the level of a liver cancer marker and administering a prophylactically effective amount of safranal to the subject, such that the effective amount is effective to maintain a normal level of the liver cancer marker. |
| US10912736B2 |
Delivery method of target material into extracellular vesicles using extracorporeal shockwave
Provided are a method of delivering target materials into extracellular vesicles including exposing the target materials and the extracellular vesicles to extracorporeal shockwaves, a method of preparing target material-introduced extracellular vesicles, extracellular vesicles prepared by the method, drug delivery vehicles including extracellular vesicles, and a method of delivering target materials into cells. The present disclosure exposes extracellular vesicles derived from natural organisms such as animal cells, plant cells, and microorganisms including bacteria and eukaryotic bacteria as well as artificially produced extracellular vesicles to extracorporeal shockwaves extracellularly. Thus, the high-level energy extracorporeal shockwaves can be used to deliver the target material into the extracellular vesicle efficiently. When treating with extracorporeal shockwaves, the ability of target material-introduced extracellular vesicles to incorporate into target cells also increases. According to the method of the present disclosure, the target materials can be delivered into cells with high efficiency, being utilized in various fields. |
| US10912735B2 |
Injectable composition with aromatase inhibitor
The present invention provides a composition suitable for forming an intramuscular implant. It comprises a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer of polylactic acid (PLA), DMSO and an aromatase inhibitor compound. The invention also provides a kit suitable for the in situ formation of the composition and its use as a medicine for treating cancer, especially breast cancer. |
| US10912732B2 |
Clear shampoo composition containing silicone polymers
A clear shampoo composition containing a silicone emulsion and a detersive surfactant. The silicone emulsion contains one or more silicone polymers that can be a polyorganosiloxane compound containing one or more quaternary ammonium groups, silicone blocks comprising between about 99 and about 199 siloxane units on average, at least one polyalkylene oxide structural unit; and at least one terminal ester group. |
| US10912730B2 |
Personal care compositions containing complexing polyelectrolytes
Compositions of the invention contain, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, a) a cationic polyelectrolyte, b) at least one surfactant; and (c) from about 0.01 to about 1.2 weight percent of an anionic polyelectrolyte, where the weight ratio of the anionic polyelectrolyte to the cationic polyelectrolyte is from about 0.05 to about 1.2, and where the composition exhibits a viscosity change that is below a minimum significant-change-threshold (Δηmin) and exhibits no measurable yield stress or increase in yield stress value when compared to a substantially identical composition that does not contain from about 0.01 to about 1.2 weight percent of the anionic polyelectrolyte, at a weight ratio of anionic polyelectrolyte to cationic polyelectrolyte of from about 0.05 to about 1.2. |
| US10912727B2 |
Composition and process for treating hair
Disclosed herein is hair cosmetic composition comprising a thiol-based compound selected from thiolactic acid and its derivatives or salts, and wherein the composition has a pH of less than 7. Also disclosed is a process for shaping or 5 altering the shape of hair or caring of the hair. |
| US10912723B2 |
Hair conditioning composition comprising monoalkyl glyceryl ether
Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising: (a) a cationic surfactant; (b) a high melting point fatty compound having a melting point of 25° C. or higher; (c) a monoalkyl glyceryl ether; and (d) an aqueous carrier. The compositions of the present invention provide styling and/or volume benefits together with conditioning benefits. |
| US10912722B2 |
Stabilized stannous compositions
The present invention relates to improved complexes of amorphous calcium phosphate and/or amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate stabilised by phosphopeptides/phosphoproteins by addition of stannous ions. These complexes have anticariogenic properties useful to protect tooth structures as they remineralize (repair) early stages of dental caries and have other dental/medical applications (including anti-calculus, anti-erosion/corrosion and anti-dentinal hypersensitivity). Methods of making the complexes of the invention and of treatment or prevention of various dental conditions including dental caries, dental calculus, dental erosion/corrosion and dental hypersensitivity are also provided. |
| US10912720B2 |
Co-emulsification composition containing various emulsification particle sizes and method for preparing same
Disclosed are: a co-emulsified composition containing different emulsification particle sizes; and a method for preparing the same. The co-emulsified composition contains an amphipathic anisotropic power and a surfactant, thereby allowing emulsification particles with different sizes to coexist in one dosage form, and thus a co-emulsified composition can be provided that simultaneously implements two or more feelings of use or physical characteristics. |
| US10912715B2 |
Device for connecting a vessel and a container and connection assembly including such a device
The device allows the connection between a vessel closed off by a perforable stopper and a container. It comprises a base, which is configured to be mounted on the vessel and which comprises a hollow member for perforating the stopper, this hollow member delimiting at least one opening, and a needle holder, which is waiting to be connected with the container, and which includes a needle, one of the ends of which emerges in the inner volume of the hollow member. The device further comprises a collar attached to a needle holder, and a sheath, which is connected around the collar and which defines a central axis along which it is movable against a resilient force exerted by a spring. |
| US10912707B2 |
Massage device and method of use
A massage device that includes a housing, an electrical input, a motor, a switch in electrical communication with the electrical input and the motor and configured to selectively provide power from the electrical input to the motor, an actuated output operatively connected to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor, and a treatment structure operatively connected to a distal end of the actuated output. The actuated output is configured to reciprocate the treatment structure at a frequency of between about 15 Hz and about 100 Hz, and at an amplitude of between about 0.15 and about 1.0 inches. The combination of amplitude and frequency provides efficient reciprocation of the treatment structure such that the treatment structure provides therapeutically beneficial treatment to a targeted muscle of a user. |
| US10912706B2 |
Bodily insertion device with tail attachment
An example tail assembly includes a bodily insertion device that extends along a longitudinal axis from a base to a tip. A shackle is secured to the base and includes a pair of spaced apart arms. The example tail assembly also includes a tail having an eyelet, and a rod inserted into respective openings in the spaced apart arms. The rod is inserted through the eyelet between the respective openings, thereby securing the tail to the bodily insertion device. |
| US10912700B2 |
Vibrating fat eliminating device
A vibrating fat eliminating device includes a vibrating mainbody, a chair body and a positioning unit. The vibrating mainbody includes a fixing notch and an upper surface, wherein the fixing notch is disposed on the upper surface. The chair body is detachably disposed on the vibrating mainbody and includes a supporting frame and a cushion, wherein the supporting frame is disposed on the upper surface, the cushion is disposed on the supporting frame, and the supporting frame includes a connecting portion having a through hole. The positioning unit passes through the through hole and is connected to the fixing notch correspondingly, wherein the chair body is detachably disposed on the upper surface via the positioning unit. |
| US10912692B2 |
Standing-up assistance method and apparatus
A standing-up assistance method and apparatus may measure a pressure applied to a part of a body of a user, acquire information about a torque corresponding to the measured pressure, and provide an assistance force to the body of the user based on the information about the torque. |
| US10912691B2 |
Configurable assistive device
A configurable assistive device comprising: a platform; at least three wheels; and, at least three independent leg mechanisms, each respective leg mechanism coupled to the platform and a respective one of the at least three wheels, each respective leg mechanism configured to move the platform relative to the respective wheel for positioning the platform at an elevation and for inclining the platform to an inclination to configure the assistive device into one of a plurality of configurations. |
| US10912690B2 |
Wheelchair suspension
A suspension for a vehicle is provided. The suspension includes, for example, a frame, at least one drive assembly and at least one caster pivot arm. The at least one drive assembly and the at least one caster pivot arm are pivotally connected to the frame at a common pivot axis such that the drive assembly and the front caster pivot arm are pivotable relative to one another. |
| US10912688B2 |
Mobility enhancement wheelchair
A wheelchair includes a frame, a seat attached to the frame, a first forward wheel on a first side of the frame and a second forward wheel on a second side of the frame, a first rearward wheel on the first side of the frame and a second rearward wheel on the second side of the frame, a first drive wheel on the first side of the frame positioned intermediate between the first forward wheel and the first rearward wheel and a second drive wheel on the second side of the frame positioned intermediate between the second forward wheel and the second rearward wheel, and actuators to independently control the vertical position of the first forward wheel relative to the frame, the vertical position of the second forward wheel relative to the frame, the vertical position of the first rearward wheel relative to the frame, the vertical position of the second rearward wheel relative to the frame, the vertical position of the first drive wheel relative to the frame and the vertical position of the second drive wheel relative to the frame. |
| US10912686B2 |
Wheelchair dolly
A wheelchair dolly is provided. The wheelchair dolly includes two spaced apart frame elements, each movable in concert between a folded position and an extended position for supporting two or more wheelchairs for transportation. Each frame element may serially provide a front, middle and rear sections, wherein the front and middle sections are pivotal about a distal end of the rear section for moving between the extended and folded positions. The rear sections may each provide a rear wheel and a handle portion interconnected by a brake system for selectively braking the rear wheels. Bracing and crossbars may secure the frame elements in their spaced apart arrangement. |
| US10912685B2 |
System and method of braking for a patient support apparatus
A patient support apparatus includes a base having a length and including a plurality of caster wheels enabling movement of the patient support apparatus across a floor surface. An auxiliary wheel support structure is secured to the base and rotatably supports at least one non-castered auxiliary wheel. A drive mechanism including a motor may be configured to drive the auxiliary wheel. A braking system including at least one brake member may be configured to apply a braking force to decelerate the auxiliary wheel and is movable between a first position wherein the at least one brake member is disengaged from the auxiliary wheel and a deployed position wherein the at least one brake member is frictionally engaged with the auxiliary wheel to restrict rotation of the auxiliary wheel. The braking system may be configured to synchronize the braking forces applied to first and second auxiliary wheels. |
| US10912681B2 |
Device for manufacturing particulate-containing article and method for manufacturing particulate-containing article
A sheet conveyance device for conveying, along a conveyance path, a sheet in which a given region from an obverse surface toward a reverse side thereof is composed of a non-woven fabric, and a powder supply device for supplying a powder to at least a partial zone of the sheet, are provided. Further, a fiber-raising device for raising fibers in at least part of the powder supply zone of the sheet is provided on the conveyance path at a position upstream of the powder supply device in a conveyance direction of the sheet. |
| US10912679B2 |
Transparent tourniquet and bandage material system utilizing absorbing components and treatment gas
The present invention provides a method and device for visualizing and treating an injury, wound or skin using a visual tourniquet and skin patch system made of transparent materials. The inventive bandage system is capable of applying pressure while absorbing bodily fluids away from the wound or skin and providing support for the application of one or more medicaments or a combination of treatment gas and/or medicine. The inventive bandage system enables the practitioner to visually inspect and measure the size of the wound over time without removing or touching the bandage or tourniquet thereby reducing pain and contamination of the wound bed. One embodiment of the inventive bandage system continuously controls the wound bed temperature thereby reducing pain and inhibiting bacterial growth. Other embodiments of the inventive bandage system are used as a visual tourniquet to apply a combination of pressures to a wound or skin. |
| US10912678B2 |
Multiple spot photomedical treatment using a laser indirect ophthalmoscope
A laser indirect ophthalmoscope (LIO) apparatus for photomedical treatment and/or diagnosis is presented. The LIO apparatus allows multiple spot ophthalmic surgery to be performed in a wider range of patient positions and less intrusively than currently available methods. The LIO apparatus utilizes a separate or integral beam multiplier that generates one or more optical beams via spatial and/or temporal separation, and an optical system that conditions and directs the one or more optical beams to a target to form a pattern. The LIO apparatus includes a headset, and is therefore wearable by the user (e.g., a physician). |
| US10912677B2 |
Multi-spot optical fiber endophotocoagulation probe
A system and method for treating target tissue including a light source for generating a beam of light, a plurality of optical fibers, a deflection device configured to selectively deflect the light beam into the input ends of the optical fibers, one optical fiber input end at a time, and a probe having a tip with the output ends of the optical fibers and configured for insertion into target tissue. The probe tip is configured to sequentially project spaced apart spots of the light beam from the output ends as the deflection device deflects the light beam into the optical fibers. One or more moving or static deflecting optics at the probe tip can be used to statically or dynamically deflect the beam exiting the optical fibers. |
| US10912671B2 |
Polymeric articles comprising a decoration and method of manufacturing
Polymeric articles, such as condoms or gloves, including a decoration, are described. The polymeric article includes at least two polymeric layers, and a decoration. The decoration is at least one of a polymeric film, a decal or a temporary tattoo disposed between the at least two polymeric layers. Methods for manufacturing polymeric articles including a decoration are also described. |
| US10912670B2 |
Oral appliance and method for manufacturing the same
The present invention relates to an oral appliance, and more specifically, to an oral appliance enabling comfortable oral motor exercises while being effectively fastened to teeth by applying differing degrees of fastening to teeth to its incisor part and molar part. In the oral appliance and method for manufacturing the same according to the present invention, different degrees of fastening are applied to the incisor part and the molar part, thereby minimizing the user's inconvenience that arises when the user moves mouth while keeping the oral appliance stably fastened to the teeth. |
| US10912666B2 |
Energy storage device for an exoskeleton
Disclosed herein is a leg exoskeleton configured to aid motion (e.g., walking) of a user in need thereof. In particular, the exoskeleton includes a belt configured to attach the exoskeleton to the waist of a user. The exoskeleton further includes a leg frame configured to attach to at least one leg of the user through a hip attachment mechanism on the belt. Finally, the exoskeleton includes an energy storage subsystem that is configured to store and release energy as the user walks, particularly aiding the user in the forward motion of the leg when walking. Methods of using the leg exoskeleton are also provided. |
| US10912665B2 |
Balloon catheter for multiple adjustable stent deployment
A catheter configured to carry one or more stents and having an inflatable balloon for expanding a stent surrounding the balloon. The catheter is characterized in having a positioner for moving the one or more stents relative to the balloon from a first position in which the stent does not surround the balloon to a second position in which the stent surrounds the balloon. Also disclosed is a method for deploying a stent at a desired location in the vascular system. |
| US10912662B2 |
Electrically driven artificial arm and method of use
Disclosed is a prosthesis for a person with an amputation below the elbow to provide a replacement for at least a lower arm of the person. The prosthesis includes a receiving sleeve adapted to be attached to a stump of the person such that the stump can move the receiving sleeve. An electromechanical hand is attached to the receiving sleeve, the electromechanical hand having a rotary mechanism, a control unit, at least one finger and at least one motor. The rotary mechanism includes a potentiometer having a shaft in communication with the receiving sleeve such that a displacement of the receiving sleeve causes a corresponding rotation of the shaft of the potentiometer. The control unit is configured to measure the corresponding rotation of the shaft of the potentiometer and send a signal to the at least one motor to actuate the at least one finger. |
| US10912661B2 |
Artificial hand
An artificial hand is provided. The artificial includes phalanges suitable to reproduce at least one finger, hinges hinging a first element identifying a phalanx to a second element identifying a second phalanx, and an implementation mechanism suitable to command a reciprocal rotation between the hinges defining a mutual rotation speed between the first and second element. The hinges define different damping coefficients so that, during a mutual rotation of the first and second element, they are subject to distinct damping forces opposing mutual rotation and proportional to the mutual rotation speed so as to vary the movement of the artificial hand as a function of the mutual rotation speed. |
| US10912646B2 |
Methods, apparatus and devices to treat heart valves
Apparatus for treating blood flow regurgitation through a native heart valve (16) includes a selective occlusion device sized and configured to be implanted in the native heart valve (16) and selectively operating with at least one of the first or second native leaflets (16a, 16b) to allow blood flow through the native heart valve (16) when the heart cycle is in diastole and reduce blood flow regurgitation through the native heart valve (16) when the heart cycle is in systole. A clip structure (50) is coupled with the selective occlusion device. The clip structure (50) is configured to be affixed to a margin of at least one of the first or second native leaflets (16a, 16b) to secure the selective occlusion device to the native heart valve (16). |
| US10912642B2 |
Intraocular lens having an asymmetric hinged closed-loop haptic structure
An ophthalmic device includes an optic having an optic axis and a closed-loop haptic structure coupled with the optic. The closed loop haptic structure includes a first hinge having a first section, a second section, and a connecting section extending between the first section and the second section. The first section has a first component extending in a first angular direction and a second component extending in a second angular direction that is opposite to the first angular direction. The closed loop haptic structure further includes a second hinge including a radial section and an axial section extending from the axial section in the first angular direction, the radial section having a cross-sectional area greater than a maximum cross-sectional area of the first hinge. |
| US10912638B2 |
Prosthesis for repairing a blood vessel and method
A prosthesis for repairing a blood vessel, wherein the prosthesis is inserted intraluminally and fixed in the vessel so as to isolate a diseased section thereof and maintain the flow of blood from the vessel to collateral vessels involved the diseased section, and the prosthesis comprises a stent support and a flexible fabric liner of woven material comprising a plurality of concentric layers, wherein each of said layers has a very open fabric web which allows the passage of blood flow through the layers during the installation or the prosthesis but which allows the sealing of layers once the prosthesis is installed. A method is also provided for safe installation of the prosthesis. |
| US10912637B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and other conditions
Extra-urethral implants and methods of use are disclosed. Implants can treat disorders or diseases of the prostate by, for example, enlarging the lumen of the prostatic urethra. |
| US10912636B2 |
Textured surfaces for breast implants
The invention provides new devices for implantation in a patient having irregular textured surfaces, which devices show significantly improved cellular response compared to conventional smooth and textured implants, indicating that significantly improved biocompatihility would be achieved in vivo. Methods for making such new devices and surface textures are also disclosed. |
| US10912626B2 |
Integrated digital workflow for providing dental restoration
A computer-implemented method of routing a dental restoration design case to a user account includes receiving new dental restoration design cases associated with metadata describes design requirements. The method includes parsing the metadata to identify design factors indicating the requirements and storing the new cases in a main queue. The method also includes receiving login information, identifying the user account for the design user and retrieving attribute data associated with the account. The attribute data describes a design skill level of the design user. The method includes evaluating the design factors of the new dental restoration design cases in the main queue based on the attribute data of the account to determine a dental restoration design case in the main queue that satisfies the attribute data of the account and routing the determined dental restoration design case to a user queue associated with the user account. |
| US10912624B2 |
System and apparatus for sensing contact on a robotic mechanism in a catheter procedure system
A contact sensor assembly includes a sensor comprising a plurality of sensing areas, a plurality of non-sensing areas, and a connector coupled to the plurality of sensing areas. The contact sensor assembly also include an outer cover positioned over the sensor. The outer cover has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface includes a plurality of raised portions and at least one corner section. The at least one corner section of the inner surface of the outer cover is reinforced so that the corner section has a greater stiffness and the corner section corresponds to at least one non-sensing area of the sensor. |
| US10912623B2 |
Sterilization tray protection mechanisms
A sterilization wrap system with features for protecting a sterilization wrap and/or a sterilization tray of the sterilization wrap system is provided. Such features include strap or belt protectors, edge protectors, corner protectors, and/or expandable protectors, which each may provide protection of one or more areas of the sterilization wrap and/or tray when positioned against an outer surface of the wrap and/or between an inner surface of the wrap and a container for holding implements to be sterilized. A size-selectable protection system also is provided. The size-selectable protection system provides a material having a plurality of perforations such that a length of the material may be selected and detached from the rest of the material. The selected length of material may be used with a sterilization wrap system to protect a sterilization wrap and/or sterilization tray from cuts, tears, or the like. |
| US10912622B2 |
Disposable endoscope shield
The present disclosure provides a disposable endoscope shield including a shield body member having a first surface configured to cover a treatment area of a subject and a second surface oriented towards a user of an endoscope device. The shield body member is configured with an opening extending from the first surface to the second surface for allowing the endoscope device to access an internal organ of the subject via a cavity, for performing an endoscopy. A fluid protection layer is configured between the first surface and the second surface of the shield body member, for protecting the user from fluids splattering from the internal organ of the subject during the endoscopy. The shield also includes a pocket member and is configured to a medical procedure mat. |
| US10912616B2 |
Coupler to transfer motion to surgical instrument from teleoperated actuator
A sterile adapter for coupling a surgical instrument and a surgical instrument manipulator includes a bottom component and a coupling component. The bottom component includes a bottom component opening with a bottom lip having a locking mechanism. The coupling component is rotatably coupled to the bottom component. The coupling component includes an engagement feature that engages the surgical instrument manipulator. The coupling component further includes a locking mechanism opening that engages the locking mechanism when the engagement feature has not engaged the surgical instrument manipulator. The coupling component may include a retention tab that is aligned with the keyway to insert the coupling component into the bottom component opening and then misaligned with the keyway to retain the coupling component in the bottom component opening. A ramp may be provided on a leading edge of a pocket to facilitate engaging the coupling component with the surgical instrument manipulator. |
| US10912615B2 |
Architecture, system, and method for developing and robotically performing a medical procedure activity
Embodiments of architecture, systems, and methods to develop a learning/evolving system to robotically perform one or more activities of a medical procedure where the medical procedure may include diagnosing a patient's medical condition(s), treating medical condition(s), and robotically diagnosing a patient's medical condition(s) and performing one or more medical procedure activities based on the diagnosis without User intervention. |
| US10912610B2 |
Devices and methods for treatment of heart failure by splanchnic nerve ablation
A method for treating a heart failure patient by ablating a nerve of the splanchnic sympathetic nervous system to increase venous capacitance and reduce pulmonary blood pressure. A method including: inserting a catheter into a vein adjacent the nerve, applying stimulation energy and observing hemodynamic effects, applying ablation energy and observing hemodynamic effects, applying simulation energy after the ablation and observing hemodynamic effects. |
| US10912609B2 |
Pulmonary vein isolation balloon catheter
The instant disclosure relates to electrophysiology catheters for tissue ablation within a cardiac muscle. In particular, the instant disclosure relates to an electrophysiology ablation balloon catheter with an electrode coil that is wrapped around at least a portion of the balloon and delivers ablation energy at a desired portion of tissue. |
| US10912608B2 |
Radio frequency electro-thrombectomy device
A device is designed to remove blockages in a lumen such as a thrombus, blood clot, or embolus. The device comprises a manipulating wire and a structure that can conduct electrical current to a lumen blockage. The electrical current is preferably in radio frequency (RF). The RF electric current in the blockage can excite the contents such as proteins of the blockage, so that cross-linking density and interfacial adsorption of the entire blockage is enhanced. The enhanced cross-linking density can result in increased fracture resistance of the blockage such that fracture of the blockage during the removal process is unlikely. The enhanced interfacial adsorption results in increased interfacial fracture resistance between the device and blockage so that the blockage can be securely captured during the removal process without using radially applied force. |
| US10912602B2 |
Electrosurgical tissue and vessel sealing device
An electrosurgical device can be delivered to a tissue site to provide supplemental sealing of vessels and/or vascular tissue that include suturing, stapling, or the like. The electrosurgical device is generally in the form of forceps, and includes an end effector assembly including opposing movable jaws. Each jaw includes a deformable pad or cushion including an electrode array positioned thereon. Each deformable cushion is configured to deliver a fluid, such as saline, during activation of the electrode array, thereby creating a virtual electrode which couples radiofrequency (RF) energy emitted from the electrode array into tissue in which the RF energy is converted into thermal energy. The deformable cushion and electrode array provide a controlled degree of compression upon the target tissue or vessel to maintain integrity of a suture, staple, or clip, as well as controlled energy emission for sealing, cauterizing, coagulating, and/or desiccating the target tissue or vessel. |
| US10912601B2 |
Multi-function surgical instruments
A surgical instrument including housing having a shaft extending distally therefrom, an outer sleeve disposed about the shaft and selectively translatable relative to the shaft, a first drive shaft disposed within the shaft and translatable relative to the shaft independently of the outer sleeve, a second drive shaft disposed within the first drive shaft and coupled to the outer sleeve to translate in conjunction with the outer sleeve, and a rotatable nose wheel. The rotatable nose wheel is mounted about a distal end of the housing and is rotatably coupled to each of the outer sleeve, the shaft, the first drive shaft, and the second drive shaft such that rotation of the rotatable nose wheel effects corresponding rotation of the outer sleeve, the shaft, the first drive shaft, and the second drive shaft in conjunction with one another and relative to the housing. |
| US10912600B2 |
High-frequency electrosurgical treatment instrument for operations and high-frequency electrosurgical system for operations
A high-frequency electrosurgical treatment instrument for operations, includes a pair of forceps pieces, an insulating member, a transmission member, a manipulation rod member, a distal end cover member, a shaft member and a manipulation portion. The instrument, includes a flow channel portion formed between the manipulation rod member and the shaft member, the flow channel portion being disposed along a longitudinal direction of the manipulation rod member to allow liquid to flow; a groove portion that communicates with the flow channel portion to allow the liquid to flow from the flow channel portion; and an opening portion that communicates with the groove portion to supply the liquid near the proximal end portions of the pair of forceps pieces. |
| US10912599B2 |
Compositions, treatment systems and methods for improved cooling of lipid-rich tissue
Compositions and formulations for use with devices and systems that enable tissue cooling, such as cryotherapy applications, for alteration and reduction of adipose tissue are described. Aspects of the technology are further directed to methods, compositions and devices that provide protection of non-targeted cells (e.g., non-lipid-rich cells) from freeze damage during dermatological and related aesthetic procedures that require sustained exposure to cold temperatures. Further aspects of the technology include systems for enhancing sustained and/or replenishing release of cryoprotectant to a treatment site prior to and during cooling applications. |
| US10912594B2 |
Osteosynthesis device
In one embodiment, the present invention includes an intramedullary osteosynthesis or arthrodesis implant including a central body, a first pair of legs extending from the central body to a pair of leg tips, and a second pair of legs extending from the central body, in a direction opposite the first pair of legs, to a pair of leg tips such that the central body, first pair of legs and second pair of legs are positioned alongside a longitudinal axis. |
| US10912591B2 |
Anterior cervical plate
An anterior cervical plate system is provided. The cervical plate includes a retention ring with a deflectable flange that is upwardly spaced from the top surface of the ring and configured to prevent an inserted bone fastener from backing out of the plate. The plate includes a locking pin having a camming surface and a blocking surface. When the camming surface is moved into position adjacent to the flange, the flange is free to flex out of the way of a bone screw being inserted into or removed from the plate. When the blocking surface is positioned adjacent to the flange, outward deflection of the flange is prevented to retain the bone screw inside the plate. The locking pin is rotated through a camming surface to bring a blocking surface against the flange deflecting the flange onto the head of the bone screw. |
| US10912590B2 |
Percutaneous spinal cross link system and method
A percutaneous spinal cross link system for interconnecting a spinal fusion construct on one side of the longitudinal axis of the spine with a spinal fusion construct on the other side of the longitudinal axis may include a cross bar connected at each end by a respective connector to a respective spinal fusion rod of each of the spinal fusion constructs. The connector may include a rod receiving portion adapted to receive one of the spinal fusion rods and a cross bar receiving portion adapted to receive the cross bar in an orientation generally perpendicular to the spinal fusion rod. A cannula defined by two spaced apart blades may be connected to the connector for defining a minimally invasive pathway through body tissue for introduction of the cross bar to the connector. Other tools for use with the system are also disclosed. |
| US10912588B1 |
Super wing bolt
Provided is a super wing nut bolt. The super wing bolt comprises a head, two wings that extend transversely from opposite sides of the head, a tightening hole that passes perpendicular through the head between the two wings, a tightening slot in a first top surface of the head, a polygonal-sided shaft that extends downward from the head and a threaded hole that passes axially through the shaft. |
| US10912587B2 |
Super wing nut
Provided are a super wing nut and a super wing bolt that may be used both separately and in conjunction with each other. The super wing nut comprises a head, two wings that extend transversely from opposite sides of the head, a tightening hole that passes perpendicular through the head between the two wings, a tightening slot in a top surface of the head, a polygonal sided shaft that extends downward from the head, and a threaded shaft that extends downward from the polygonal sided shaft. The super wing bolt comprises a head, two wings that extend transversely from opposite sides of the head, a tightening hole that passes perpendicular through the head between the two wings, a tightening slot in a first top surface of the head, a polygonal-sided shaft that extends downward from the head and a threaded hole that passes axially through the shaft. |
| US10912579B2 |
System and method for delivery and positioning of surgical implants
Systems and method for delivery and positioning of a sheet-like surgical implant to a target site including a means of deploying and orienting the sheet-like implant within the body. |
| US10912575B2 |
Surgical stapling device having supports for a flexible drive mechanism
The present invention includes a surgical stapler having a staple cartridge, an anvil, a cutting member having a cutting surface, and a driver operably engaged with the cutting member to move the cutting member relative to the anvil and the staple cartridge. In at least one embodiment, one of the anvil and the staple cartridge defines a slot which is configured to receive at least a portion of the cutting member and guide the cutting member as it is moved relative to the anvil and the staple cartridge. In these embodiments, the slot can also be configured to receive a portion of the driver operably engaged with cutting member and support the driver when it moves the cutting member. In at least one embodiment, the slot is defined by at least one radius of curvature. |
| US10912574B2 |
Coupler assembly for tibial cutting guide
The present invention relates to a coupler assembly for a tibial cutting guide, the assembly including an aligning coupler having a first side coupled to an aligning member by sliding and a second side slid in an adaptor groove of the tibial cutting guide, and a handle slidably coupled to the aligning coupler. More particularly, the present invention relates to a coupler assembly for a tibial cutting guide, the assembly enabling an aligner and a cutting guide to be easily coupled and decoupled through an adaptor without specific operation because when the handle is slid to the cutting guide, the handle is fixed to the cutting guide, and the cutting guide and the adaptor are locked, and when the handle is slid in the opposite direction from the cutting guide, the handle is separated from the cutting guide, and the cutting guide and the adaptor are unlocked. |
| US10912569B2 |
Aneurysm treatment coils and associated systems and methods of use
Devices, systems, and methods for treating vascular defects are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward an occlusive device having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The occlusive device may comprise an elongated member wound about the longitudinal axis to form a series of loops, wherein along at least some of the loops, the elongated member includes a first peak and a second peak axially offset from the first peak, the first peak being axially between the second peak and the proximal end. The first peak may be convex towards the distal end, and the second peak may be convex towards the proximal end. |
| US10912567B2 |
Circular stapler
Systems and methods for stapling tissue, a vessel, duct, etc., during a surgical procedure are provided. The surgical stapling systems generally include a circular stapling tool with a shaft extending therefrom that has an end effector at a distal end thereof. The end effector can have a staple deck and an anvil. The circular stapling tool can be configured to drive at least two circular rows of staples through tissue engaged between the staple deck and the anvil to thereby staple the tissue, and the tool can be configured to drive a knife through tissue engaged between the staple deck and the anvil to thereby cut the tissue. The surgical stapling system can also include a control system that is configured to communicate with the circular stapling tool. |
| US10912560B2 |
Surgical reloadable cartridge assembly
The present disclosure includes apparatuses for a surgical reloadable cartridge assembly. An example apparatus includes a lock slider and a blade lock configured to actuate radially between a first position that locks a blade in a secure position and a second position that allows the blade to move longitudinally. |
| US10912555B2 |
Connecting a plurality of tissue parts
A device for fixing a first and a second tissue part or a tissue part and an implant part to each other is provided, providing a fastener including a thermoplastic material and a fastening instrument. The fastening instrument includes a first instrument component with a first contact surface facing toward a distal side and a second instrument component has a foot with a second contact surface distally of the first contact surface and facing toward a proximal side. The first instrument component and the second instrument component are displaceable with respect to each other, so that the fastener is compressible between the first and second contact surfaces by application of a relative force between the components. The instrument also includes an energy source for coupling mechanical energy into one of the instrument components to soften and/or melt an end portion of the fastener. |
| US10912553B2 |
Apparatus and methods for Achilles tendon repair
Apparatus and methods for Achilles tendon repair are described where an elongate tendon repair assembly may be introduced into a single incision to access the damaged tissue. The assembly may define a channel for receiving a portion of the tendon and which may provide support to the tissue during repair. One or more retractable needles each carrying a length of suture may be deployed within the channel for piercing through the tendon and a cinching member may secure each of the suture lengths for tensioning the suture against the damaged tendon. Once the suture lengths have been deployed, the needles may be retracted and the device removed from the incision. |
| US10912551B2 |
Suture anchor with soft anchor of electrospun fibers
A flexible anchor for coupling a suture to a bone is provided. The anchor is composed of non-woven electrospun fibers and has an elongate tubular body that extends from a first end to a second end. The anchor is configured to receive a suture that enters the anchor through a first aperture and exits the anchor through a second aperture. When free ends of the suture are pulled, the anchor transitions from a first configuration to a second anchoring configuration. |
| US10912548B2 |
Surgical retractor adaptor devices and methods of use thereof
One aspect of the invention relates to an adaptor for use in a surgical retractor system including a surgical retractor bar having a longitudinal extent between a first end and a second end and a self-retaining retractor device with arms moveable between spaced and proximate positions. The adaptor includes a first plate coupled to a second plate, optionally by one or more connecting elements. A slot is formed between the first plate and the second plate and is configured to either longitudinally receive either the first end or the second end of the surgical retractor bar or laterally receive a lateral edge of the surgical retractor bar such that the adaptor is positioned along the longitudinal extent between the first end and the second end of the surgical retractor bar during use. One or more retaining elements are located on a first surface of the first plate opposite the slot between the first plate and the second plate. The one or more retaining elements are shaped to engage with at least a portion of the self-retaining retractor device to maintain the position of the self-retaining retractor device with respect to the first surface when a force is applied oblique to the first surface by the self-retaining retractor device. |
| US10912545B2 |
Tissue specimen retrieval devices and methods
A tissue specimen retrieval device includes an end effector assembly including first and second arms including respective first and second proximal segments and respective first and second distal segments. The first and second distal segments each include first and second end portions. First and second joints operable couple the first and second end portions of the first and second distal segments, respectively. A third joint operably couples the first proximal and first distal segments and a fourth joint operably couples the second proximal and distal segments. The first and second distal segments are movable relative to one another about the first and second joints. The first and second distal segments are movable relative to the first and second proximal segments about the third and fourth joints. |
| US10912544B2 |
Systems and methods for instrument engagement
A method of engaging a medical instrument with a medical instrument manipulator comprises receiving an indication that a first input coupling of the medical instrument is positioned adjacent to a first drive output of the manipulator. The first drive output is driven by a first actuating element. In response to receiving the indication, the first drive output is rotated in a first rotational direction. A determination is made, by one or more processors, as to whether a resistance torque is experienced by the first actuating element after rotating the first drive output in the first rotational direction. If the resistance torque is not experienced by the first actuating element after rotating of the first drive output in the first rotational direction, the first drive output is rotated in a second rotational direction. A determination is made, by the one or more processors, as to whether a resistance torque is experienced by the first actuating element after rotating of the first drive output in the second rotational direction. |
| US10912543B2 |
Surgical end effector loading device and trocar integration
Devices and methods for delivering end effectors through surgical trocars are described herein. In one embodiment, a surgical end effector loading device is provided that includes a housing having a distal-facing first portion configured to couple with a proximal end of a surgical trocar, and an elongate second portion protruding distally from the first portion. The second portion can include a lumen formed therein and can be configured to extend into a working channel of the surgical trocar when the housing is coupled thereto. The device can also include at least one mating element coupled to the housing and configured to interface with a complementary mating element of the surgical trocar to restrict movement of the housing relative to the trocar, as well as an end effector retainer coupled to the housing and configured to selectively couple a surgical end effector to the housing. |
| US10912536B2 |
Ultrasound system and method
A method for ultrasound imaging detects a region of interest from ultrasound signals of a first imaging mode received along sensing elements of a transducer probe. The sensed data is analyzed and the system responds to the region of interest detection by switching to a secondary imaging mode with the transducer probe at the same position. The transducer probe indexes to a next scan position and sensing and analysis are repeated at each of a number of indexed scan positions. |
| US10912535B2 |
Ultrasound diagnostic imaging apparatus
Disclosed is an ultrasound diagnostic imaging apparatus including an ultrasound probe which outputs transmission ultrasound toward a subject due to a pulse signal being input and which outputs a received signal by receiving reflected ultrasound from the subject, and a transmission unit which makes the ultrasound probe generate the transmission ultrasound by outputting a pulse signal whose drive waveform is formed of rectangular waves. The frequency power spectrum of the pulse signal has intensity peaks in a frequency band included in a transmission frequency band at −20 dB of the ultrasound probe on a low frequency side and a high frequency side of a center frequency of the transmission frequency band, respectively, and intensity of a frequency region between the intensity peaks is −20 dB or greater with a maximum value of intensity among the intensity peaks being a reference. |
| US10912533B2 |
High-speed magnetic synchronization of wireless detector
Mechanisms for synchronizing the read-out sequence of non-tethered digital X-ray detectors in a radiography system with an X-ray generator or an X-ray source for use in digital wireless detectors where a synchronization of the digital wireless detector circuitry with the start of the actual exposure is required. The mechanisms can be applied in X-ray devices that are based on digital flat panel detectors, and wherein the digital detectors do not have a tethered connection with the modality for receiving the activation signal. |
| US10912530B2 |
Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer programs for processing tomographic images
A method, apparatus, system, and computer program for generating clinical information. Information indicating at least one clinical aspect of an object is received. Clinical information of interest relating to the at least one clinical aspect is generated from a plurality of projection images. |
| US10912526B1 |
Radiation scatter anesthesia protection system
A radiation scatter anesthesia protection system designed to attach to a procedure table to limit exposure to radiation for both medical staff and a patient. The radiation scatter anesthesia protection system includes a headboard adapted to be disposed adjacent the patient's head. Headboard shielding including a first sheet of shielding extending downward from the procedure table, a plurality of additional sheets of shielding removably mounted to the headboard, and a molded head shield extending from the headboard. A frame disposed adjacent the procedure table. First and second outer side curtain shields suspended from the frame. First and second central curtain shields disposed between the first and second outer side curtain shields and suspended from the frame. |
| US10912525B2 |
Adjustment method for a marking laser beam, corresponding adjustment system and imaging modality
An adjustment method is for a marking laser beam of an imaging modality. The marking laser beam includes a central beam and at least one peripheral beam and extends from a laser source to a detection plane. The detection plane includes a central target position for the central beam and at least one peripheral target position for the at least one peripheral beam and a detection unit. The detection unit is embodied to capture whether the marking laser beam is striking at least one of the target positions. In an embodiment, the method includes a first adjustment of the marking laser beam via an adjusting unit, until it strikes the central target position; and a second adjustment of the marking laser beam via the adjusting unit, until it strikes the at least one peripheral target position. The marking laser beam will also be kept at the central target position. |
| US10912523B2 |
Systems and methods for anatomic motion compensation
A method includes receiving a first set of image data representing passageways at a first cyclical motion state, receiving a second set of image data representing the passageways at a second cyclical motion state, receiving pose data for points describing a shape of an instrument, and comparing the shape of the instrument to the first and second sets of image data. The comparing includes assigning match scores to the sets of image data by comparing each to the shape of the instrument and determining a selected set of image data that matches the shape. The method further includes identifying a phase of a cyclical anatomical motion, generating a command signal indicating an intended movement of the instrument, adjusting the command signal to include an instruction for a cyclical instrument motion of the instrument based on the phase of the cyclical anatomical motion, and causing the intended movement of the instrument. |
| US10912520B2 |
Activity level determination for risk stratification
In one example, a method of monitoring a sustained activity of a human or animal subject for the purpose of determining a risk group includes detecting a physical activity signal from the subject, determining a magnitude of the detected physical activity signal, initiating a timer in response to determining the magnitude of the physical activity signal exceeding an activity level threshold, triggering storing at least one value associated with the physical activity signal only when the magnitude of the physical activity signal exceeds the activity level threshold and the timer is greater than a duration threshold, and determining, using the processor circuit, an indication of the subject's cardiovascular disease based on the stored value. |
| US10912519B2 |
Personal healthcare device
A method and system for measuring personal health, the method comprising detecting a photoplethysmograph (PPG) wave, the PPG wave generated based on a combination of infra-red and red lights, transmitting the PPG wave to a server, the server processing the PPG wave to infer biometric statistics based on machine learned correlations generated from a training set of PPG waves and biometric data, receiving the biometric statistics from the server, and generating display data based on the biometric statistics. |
| US10912517B2 |
Radio frequency coil methods and apparatus
Aspects relate to providing radio frequency components responsive to magnetic resonance signals. According to some aspects, a radio frequency component comprises at least one coil having a conductor arranged in a plurality of turns oriented about a region of interest to respond to corresponding magnetic resonant signal components. According to some aspects, the radio frequency component comprises a plurality of coils oriented to respond to corresponding magnetic resonant signal components. According to some aspects, an optimization is used to determine a configuration for at least one radio frequency coil. |
| US10912513B2 |
Pressure and vacuum sensors, systems, and associated methods with a plurality of layers of a dielectric material
A system includes a housing, a capacitive sensor, and an electronics module. The housing has an interior and is configured to be maintained at a first pressure that is lower than a pressure external of the housing the interior under a vacuum pressure. The capacitive sensor is disposed within the housing and includes a plurality of layers of a dielectric material. The electronics module is coupled to the capacitive sensor and includes a processor configured to receive a raw capacitance value from the capacitive sensor and to output a signal identifying a pressure exerted on the capacitive sensor. |
| US10912511B2 |
Measurment of nursed breast milk
A nursing monitoring device includes an inlet conduit with an inlet opening to enable milk that is released from a nipple to enter the inlet conduit. An outlet conduit with an outlet opening enables milk from the outlet conduit to enter a mouth of a nursing child. A measurement unit connected to the inlet conduit and to the outlet conduit enables measurement of a property of the milk that flows from the inlet conduit to the outlet conduit via the measurement unit. The outlet conduit is sufficiently long to enable placement of the measurement unit laterally to the mouth. |
| US10912510B2 |
Index deriving device, wearable device, and mobile device
A subject performs a sit-to-stand operation while wearing a device (SU) that contains an acceleration sensor (11) on the front of the chest. The present invention derives a muscular strength index representing the muscular strength of a human body by obtaining maximum acceleration value data from a signal expressing the size of an acceleration vector comprising a tri-axial component in detected acceleration, and using the maximum acceleration value data and the muscle mass or body fat mass of the subject. The present invention has the ability to derive a physical activity amount from the acceleration detection results, and on the basis of the activity amount (ACT) during a prescribed activity target period and the muscular strength index at the start and end times of the activity target period, obtains an activity efficiency index that corresponds to changes in the muscular strength index in response to the amount of activity. |
| US10912507B2 |
Skin pricking device
A skin pricking device includes a housing having an opening formed in a proximal end thereof; a spring mounted lancet including a needle within a casing having body and cap parts, interconnected by a separable coupling. The cap part has a cap projecting through the opening allow a user to grip and remove the cap. The device further includes a trigger for firing the lancet. Turning the cap part moves the entire lancet, engaging a trigger stop surface on the distal body part of the lancet with a trigger catch and further biasing the trigger to block the lancet. Further turning of the cap part over a second angle relative to the housing causes the cap part to move in a proximal direction by a further, second distance, thereby axially separating the cap part from the body part, whereby the cap part can then be removed from the device. |
| US10912504B2 |
Near-infrared spectroscopy and diffuse correlation spectroscopy device and methods
There is provided herewith an apparatus, probe, and method for the combination of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and diffuse correlation spectroscopy (DCS). The apparatus, probe and method allow for the simultaneous detection of NIRS and DCS. |
| US10912488B2 |
Apparatus and method for catheter navigation and tip location
Devices and methods obtain and use endovascular electrograms in a number of clinical applications and settings. In one embodiment, methods for triggering analysis of an endovascular ECG waveform are based on the detection of a peak in a skin-based ECG waveform in order to determine a location of an indwelling medical device, such as a catheter. In another embodiment, the position of a catheter or other medical device within the vasculature can be determined by analysis of the energy profile of a detected P-wave. In yet other embodiments, magnetic connecting devices are used for establishing an operable connection through a sterile field. |
| US10912486B2 |
Medical posture retainer
The present invention is a medical posture retainer having a mat and a core member. The mat includes an airtight bag and a cushion layer. The airtight bag is a cover of the mat and has a gas barrier property. An exhaust valve for deflation is attached to the bag. The cushion layer is formed of particles in the bag. The core member includes a plate-like support that is attached to a side face of the hag to keep a certain rise height, and a stopper that is attached to the upper face and the lower face of the airtight bag to restrict the rise height. The core member is attached before deflation of the bag so as to impart a shape necessary for receiving a specific part of a human body. |
| US10912482B2 |
Method for determining at least one type and/or condition of cells and system
The invention relates to a method for discriminating cells of a cellular structure, notably of a cellular tissue, comprising the steps consisting in determining (12) a frequency spectrum of the impedance of the cellular structure; defining (22) at least one model of the impedance of the cellular structure including a constant phase element (30); determining (44) the impedance of the constant phase element (30) which optimizes the correlation of each model of the impedance of the cellular structure with the spectrum; and deducing (66), from the impedance of the constant phase element (30) or from the impedances of the constant phase elements (30), an item of information on the cells of the cellular structure. The invention also relates to a system for implementing the method for discriminating cells of a cellular structure. |
| US10912481B2 |
Bioimpedance measurement system calibration
Techniques are disclosed for measuring bioimpedance of a biological object with an alternating current (AC) source, a pair of electrodes, a reference load, a switching arrangement switchable between a first switch condition and a second switch condition, and measuring electronics. When the switching arrangement is in the first switch condition, the AC source is applied across the reference load and a group delay of the measuring electronics is determined. When the switching arrangement is in the second switch condition, and the pair of electrodes is in contact with the biological object, a voltage waveform based on the AC source being applied across the pair of electrodes is measured and a calibrated voltage waveform is determined, the calibrated voltage waveform being corrected for the group delay. The bioimpedance value of the biological object is determined based on the calibrated voltage waveform. |
| US10912478B2 |
Configuring a cardiac monitoring device
A system for configuring an ambulatory medical device includes a medical device configured to monitor a patient for an occurrence of one or more cardiac events, and a remote computing device. The remote computing device is configured to receive threshold values related to operation of the medical device from, for example, a physician, the threshold values identifying conditions indicative of an occurrence of a cardiac event. The remote computing device can query a master lookup table to determine a lookup code associated with the received threshold values and encode a key including the lookup code. Upon activation of the medical device, the remote computing device can establish a communication link with the medical device and transmit the encoded key to the medical device. The medical device can decode the lookup code, identify the threshold values on a local lookup table, and operate according to the identified threshold values. |
| US10912471B2 |
System and method for automatic perfusion measurement
A system and a method for automatically and continuously measuring and assessing hemodynamics uses fluorescence imaging in which the fluorescent agent is controlled and automated. A method of automatic perfusion assessment of an anatomical structure of a subject includes administration into a vein of a bolus corresponding to less than 0.01 mg ICG/kg body weight of a first fluorescence imaging agent. A system for automatic perfusion assessment during a medical procedure includes a controllable injection pump for holding at least one first fluorescence imaging agent, the injection pump being configured for injecting a predefined amount of the first fluorescence imaging agent into the blood. The system is configured for receiving and analysing a time series of fluorescence images and determining at least one perfusion parameter based on the analysis. |
| US10912464B2 |
System and method for monitoring vascular system health
The present disclosure generally relates to a system and method for non-invasively monitoring health of a vascular system of a patient. The system comprises a monitoring device for measuring vascular activity of the patient; and a server configured for performing steps of the method. The method steps comprise: receiving a set of signals comprising a vascular signal derived from vascular activity measurements of the patient by the monitoring device; reconstructing an identity pulse from the vascular signal; determining identity pulse features from the identity pulse; comparing data from a set of features with a patient database, the set of features comprising the identity pulse features; and generating a patient risk assessment of vascular health conditions based on results from the comparison with the patient database, wherein the patient database comprises data associated with the set of features for a population of patients. |
| US10912461B2 |
Method for surface scanning in medical imaging and related apparatus
A method and apparatus for surface scanning in medical imaging is provided. The surface scanning apparatus comprises an image source, a first optical fiber bundle comprising first optical fibers having proximal ends and distal ends, and a first optical coupler for coupling an image from the image source into the proximal ends of the first optical fibers, wherein the first optical coupler comprises a plurality of lens elements including a first lens element and a second lens element, each of the plurality of lens elements comprising a primary surface facing a distal end of the first optical coupler, and a secondary surface facing a proximal end of the first optical coupler. |
| US10912457B2 |
Lighting system for simulating conditions of color deficient vision and demonstrating effectiveness of color-blindness compensating eyewear
The invention generally relates to devices that demonstrate the function of ophthalmic lenses that modify human color perception and to methods and devices that simulate color vision deficiency or color blindness. |
| US10912456B2 |
Ametropia treatment tracking methods and system
A system, method and computer program product for estimating future axial elongation of an individual's eye as a way to predict and track refractive error progression of an individual. The method includes: receiving, via a computer interface, data relating to refractive change in a prior pre-determined time period for the individual from a reference timepoint; receiving data representing an age of the individual and data representing a current axial length value of the eye as measured at the reference timepoint; calculating, by said processor, a future axial elongation of the eye as a function of the age of the individual, the current axial length value of the eye as measured at the reference timepoint, and the refractive change in the prior pre-determined time period; generating, an output indication of said computed axial elongation of the eye, and using said output indication to select a myopia control treatment for said individual. |
| US10912453B2 |
Body cavity illumination system
A cavity illumination system according to the present disclosure may include one or more illumination elements composed of a transparent or semi-transparent, biocompatible sterilizable polymer and one or more illumination sources. The sterilizable polymer operates as a waveguide. An illumination element may incorporate micro structured optical components such as for example gratings, prisms and or diffusers to operate as precision optics for customized delivery of the light energy. The micro structured optical components may also be used to polarize and/or filter the light energy entering or exiting the illumination element. |
| US10912452B2 |
Illumination light guiding device and endoscope device
An illumination light guiding device includes a phosphor layer that is disposed on another surface opposite to one surface of a board, and converts the wavelengths of a plurality of light beams transmitted through the board and incident on one surface of the phosphor layer, and an emission-side fiber including a plurality of optical fibers that are provided so as to be erected side by side on another surface opposite to one surface of the phosphor layer, each optical fiber guiding a different one of the plurality of light beams having wavelengths converted by the phosphor layer. |
| US10912447B2 |
Laparoscope system
A visual system for laparoscopy comprising a visual device having a visual head member and an elongated connector; a manipulation device having a handheld operation portion, an insertion portion and a first contact element; and an external device comprising means to communicate with the vision head member, via the first contact element, when the elongated connector is mounted in an lumen of the insertion portion. The insertion portion of the manipulation device is configured to be extendable out from a body cavity through an airtight passage whereby the elongated connector is configured to be slidably mounted into the lumen of the insertion portion outside of the body cavity upon the insertion portion is withdrawn into the body cavity. |
| US10912444B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and endoscope
In order to acquire height information regarding a subject disposed on the internal surface of an elongated tubular member, an image processing apparatus according to the present disclosure, includes a processor the processor including hardware and configured to perform the steps of receiving a first image and a second image acquired from a subject using an optical system having a field of view in a direction of at least about 90° to a central axis of the optical system, the first image acquired at a first position, the second image acquired at a second position, the second position different from the first position along the central axis; and calculating a distance between the subject and the central axis of the optical system, based on a distance between the first position and the second position, and based on the corresponding points in the third image and in the fourth image. |
| US10912438B2 |
Sweeping robot and corresponding cleaning device
The disclosure relates to a sweeping robot and a cleaning device. The sweeping robot includes: a flexible roller for cleaning the ground, a roller motor for driving the flexible roller to rotate, a pressing member for deforming the flexible roller to press out sewage. Clean water in the clean water sink flows through the clean water hole to the flexible roller. The sweeping robot further includes a sewage sink. The sewage sink is provided with a sewage hole is adjacent to the pressing member. The pressing member deforms the flexible roller, causing sewage to be pressed out of the flexible member and flow through the sewage hole into the sewage sink. The sewage sink is separated from the clean water sink. The cleaning device of the present invention has strong cleaning ability, and the flexible roller is easy to clean. |
| US10912437B2 |
Vacuum cleaner and cleaner handle
A handle for a cleaner according to the present disclosure includes: an extension tube connector that is connected to an extension tube; an air flow pipe that communicates with the extension tube connector to transfer air and dusts that is received from the extension tube connector; a grip part that is to be held by a user; and a grip part connector that connects the extension tube connector and the grip part to each other and is rotated with respect to the air flow pipe, wherein the grip part is rotated together with the grip part connector and the extension tube connector, and the grip part is rotated with respect to the central line of the extension tube connector. |
| US10912436B2 |
Floor cleaner, and cleaning mechanism for clearing cleaning roller
A cleaning mechanism for clearing a cleaning roller of a cleaner. The cleaning mechanism includes: a cleaning roller for cleaning ground, a clearing component operating to clearing the cleaning roller, and a power unit. The clearing component includes a rotation body and a plurality of clearing elements disposed on the rotation body for clearing a surface of the cleaning roller. The power unit operates to drive the rotation body and the clearing elements to rotate along with the cleaning roller in the same direction. During the rotation of the cleaning roller, the trash is cleared by the clearing elements. |
| US10912432B2 |
Cleaner
A cleaner includes: a suction unit; a suction motor that generates suction force for sucking air through the suction unit and includes an impeller; a dust separation unit that includes one or more cyclone units generating cyclonic flow to separate dust from air flowing inside through the suction unit; a dust container that stores dust separated by the dust separation unit and is disposed under the suction motor; a battery disposed behind the dust container to supply power to the suction motor; and a handle disposed behind the suction motor, wherein a rotational axis of the impeller and an axis of the cyclonic flow vertically extend and an extension line from the rotational axis of the impeller passes through the one or more cyclone units. |
| US10912427B1 |
Combined toothpaste tube and additional item holder
A combined toothpaste tube and additional item (e.g., a medicine package) holder includes a body having a base and first and second walls extending upwards, in parallel, from the base forming a slot in communication with a channel. Top edges of the walls flare outwards away from each other to form resilient, convex tube compression members that face each other within the slot. A key having a handle and a shaft is provided within the channel to wind a bottom end of a collapsible tube of toothpaste disposed between the compression members within the slot. As the handle of the key is rotated, the bottom end of the tube is wound onto the shaft allowing the compression members to engage the outer surface of the tube to dispense toothpaste from the top opening of the tube. At least one spring clip is attached to the base of the holder for retaining and displaying an item, such as a medicine package. |
| US10912421B2 |
Cookware handle cover
A panhandle cover made of a heat-resistant material including leather is generally of a longitudinally-split tubular configuration with its longitudinal split having the converging flanks overlapping one inside the other. The nature of genuine leather enables the flanks to conform to any pan-handle as it wraps around the handle. The flexibility of the leather cover adapts to the handle with conformity to the handle-configuration through use. |
| US10912420B2 |
Slicing apparatus
A food preparation system is provided. The food preparation system includes a slicing apparatus configured to host a plurality of different food items simultaneously and govern which of the ingredients are to be sliced. |
| US10912417B2 |
Grinder assembly
A grinder assembly which minimizes deviations in the path of ground material as well as other interfering structure is provided. A receiving chamber is disposed above a grinding mechanism and provides for direct transfer of material to be ground from the outlet aperture of the receiving chamber to the grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism is driven from above and, therefore, no other structure necessary which may interfere with the ejection of grounds from the grinder assembly. A vacuum-stabilized base plate may also be provided in order to securely and removably mount the grinder assembly to a surface. |
| US10912416B2 |
Grinding device for grindable products
A grinding device for grindable products includes movable and fixed grinding assemblies. The movable grinding assembly includes a rotationally integral casing and a grinder including a grinding cone with a grinding surface. The fixed grinding assembly includes a counter-grinder and a coupling member. The casing includes a cylindrical jacket and is closed at one end, including openings for dispensing a ground product. The counter-grinder has a hollow cylindrical body with an inner grinding surface. The grinder is inserted into the hollow cylindrical body of the counter-grinder to allow the respective grinding surfaces to cooperate. The coupling member includes an open ended cylindrical body connecting with the container and an adjustment portion cooperating with the casing for adjusting the movable grinding assembly with respect to the fixed grinding assembly. The grinder and the counter-grinder are substantially rigid, and the casing and the coupling member are substantially flexible. |
| US10912413B2 |
Pellet grill
A grill including an upper shell and a lower shell is provided. The lower shell defines an opening there-through, and the upper shell and the lower shell together define a cooking chamber. A pellet burner is adapted to fit in the opening in the lower shell. The pellet burner includes an air duct having a first end and a second end. The first end is positioned outside of the lower shell and the second end is positioned inside of the lower shell when the pellet burner is fitted in the opening in the lower shell. The pellet burner includes a fan positioned to blow air through the air duct and through the second end of the air duct, and a pellet box configured to hold a plurality of pellets. An auger moves the pellets to a position adjacent the second end of the air duct that contains a hot rod. |
| US10912412B2 |
Grease capture system for indoor grill cooktop unit
A grill module for a cooktop in a kitchen has a removable grease tray which collects the grease created by use of the grill module in grilling food. The grease is directed to the grease tray by a combination of burner cover(s), grease divertor(s), and angled surfaces on the grill module housing. The one-piece removable grease tray permits quick and easy removal of collected grease and retains the grease in a place where it cannot be heated to its flashpoint. |
| US10912409B2 |
Electrically connected single serve beverage dispenser for a refrigerator appliance
A brew module for use with a refrigerator appliance is provided. The brew module includes a brewing body removably mounted to a dispensing assembly of the refrigerator appliance. The brewing body defines a brew chamber configured to receive a brew pod and a flow of heated water from the dispensing assembly to mix with contents of the brew pod to create a beverage. Electrical contacts positioned on the brew module electrically couple the brew module and the dispensing assembly, e.g., to power a user interface panel and/or communicate data such as pod type, a desired temperature and volume of water, etc. |
| US10912405B1 |
Examination glove donning machine
The examination glove donning machine is a mechanical device. The examination glove donning machine is configured for use with one or more hands of a patient. The examination glove donning machine comprises a housing, an elastomeric sheeting, a vacuum pump, and a laser cutting device. The housing contains the elastomeric sheeting, the vacuum pump, and the laser cutting device. The elastomeric sheeting forms a barrier around a hand of the patient. The vacuum pump creates a vacuum that draws the elastomeric sheeting around the hand of the patient. The laser cutting device cuts the elastomeric sheeting as it is drawn against the hand of the patient such that the examination glove is formed while on the hand of the patient. The examination glove donning machine simultaneously dons an examination glove on up to two hands of a patient. |
| US10912403B2 |
Utensil holder and method of assembling the same
A utensil holder for a table setting and a method of assembling the same may be provided. The utensil holder may include at least one napkin, the napkin being manipulated to form a three-dimensional structure having a cavity; and at least one utensil disposed within the cavity, wherein an outward-facing surface of the three-dimensional structure contains a decorative element. The decorative element may complement a particular theme or decorating motif of a dining occasion. The method of assembling the utensil holder may include a combination of folding techniques that orients one or more napkins into a three-dimensional structure having a cavity for utensils. The utensil holder may be provided with ribbons and other accessories symbolizing various objects. |
| US10912401B2 |
Product displaying holder systems
A product displaying holder system that is configured to removably secure to a surface of a component includes a base bar including one or more securing mounts, and one or more securing assemblies coupled to the securing mount(s). The securing assemblies are configured to removably secure the product displaying holder system to the surface of the component. One or more product holders are secured to the base bar. |
| US10912400B2 |
Adjustable shelf reducer
An adjustable shelf reducer for use with a retail display to create a visually-appealing, full display of products contained on the shelf. The adjustable shelf reducer includes an L-shaped support having a backing member coupled to a base. One or more spaced-apart openings between the backing member and the base permit the passage of longitudinal spacer slats. The depth of the shelf display may be adjusted by sliding the spacer slats through the openings in the support and securing them in place at a pre-selected distance to create an aesthetically-pleasing and easy-to-access retail display. |
| US10912396B2 |
Universal smart child pad
A smart child pad is provided that may be universally used in infant, toddler and child carrying devices, such as car seats, high chairs, strollers or cribs in which the child pad contains components for heating, vibrating and massaging the occupant of the child carrying device with those components being controlled and monitored remotely by mobile applications, blue tooth or Wi-Fi capabilities so that the individual environment of each child carrying device to maintain comfortable and acceptable environments while so that infants, toddlers and children are lying or sitting in or being transported in such child carrying devices. |
| US10912395B2 |
Baby recliner
A baby recliner has two cushions separated from each other by a seam along which one cushion can be folded back against the other cushion to establish a cushion stack. The top cushion is formed with a baby channel defined by seams, with lateral support sections being established outboard of the seams defining the channel. A baby can be placed in the baby channel with his or her head on the cushion stack elevated above the legs which extend down the slightly slanted channel. |
| US10912392B2 |
Passive encasement zipper containment system
A device is disclosed that provides parasite, dust mite and allergen protection for an encasement used for a mattress or foundation. The device can be part of the original encasement or added as an after-market item to a conventional encasement to prevent the egress of parasites, dust mites and allergens from the gap between the zipper slide and the zipper stop and prevent movement of the zipper slide when the zipper is completely zipped up. The device includes a at least one compressible material that is used. The compressible material is compressed to seal the gap and prevent movement of the zipper slide. In one embodiment of the invention, the device allows the mattress or foundation within the encasement to breathe while blocking parasites, dust mites and allergens from escaping from within the encasement. |
| US10912389B2 |
Stadium seat table
The present invention relates to an adjustable stadium seat table. The adjustable table comprises a tray, a trey bracket, riser assembly, a horizontal assembly, a seat bracket and a 90 degree angle bracket. The horizontal assembly comprises an outer tube and an inner tube. The seat bracket is configured to hold the outer tube of the horizontal assembly underneath a seat. The tray of the adjustable table includes a slot and an opening. The slot on the tray accommodates a cell phone and the opening holds a cup comprising a drink. The tray is engaged to the inner tube tray via the tray bracket, wherein the tray bracket is bonded to the tray underneath. Further, the tray bracket enables the tray to rotate at 90°. The tray and the riser assembly are stored under the seat and is retrieved by arena personnel once the event is over. |
| US10912388B2 |
Cushioned load bearing surface and method for making same
A cushioned load bearing seating surface includes a suspension layer, a membrane and a load distribution layer. The membrane is positioned between the suspension layer and the load distribution layer. The membrane includes a base and a plurality of molded, oriented, piston-like projections extending from the base. The membrane defines intermediate portions between each projection and the base that extend in a direction opposite the projections. The projections are compressible from a first state to a compressed state under load and return to the first state upon removing the load. The intermediate portions flex to accommodate at least a portion of the projections as the projections are compressed. A molded, piston pixelated membrane and a method for making the membrane are disclosed. |
| US10912387B2 |
Seat and method of assembling a support thereof
A seat includes a seat surface and a central leg with feet close to an end remote from the seat surface. The feet are movable between a transport position substantially parallel to the leg and an operative position extending substantially radially from the leg. Several feet are connected to each other by at least one connecting element extending from the leg. A method includes supplying a central leg with feet in a transport position directed substantially parallel to the leg, supplying at least one connecting element, moving the feet from the transport position to an operative position extending substantially in radial direction from the leg, and connecting at least several feet to each other using the connecting element, wherein the connecting element extends at a distance from the central leg. |
| US10912386B2 |
Easy to disassemble and assemble rattan hammock chair with hanging stand
An easy to Disassemble and Assemble Rattan Hammock Chair with a Hanging Stand with an upper boom, a bolt, a spring, hook, a safety catch, a lower boom, a split hanging basket, a first split part, a second split part, a circular ring, a third split part, a fourth split part, a cushion, a base. The Chair receives the following beneficial effect: It has the reasonable structural design and is easily mounted and dismounted, thus reducing the transport space, improving the transport efficiency, lowering the transport cost and strengthening the comfort degree, safe and reliable, so it is suitable to promote the use of it. |
| US10912384B2 |
Furniture tip over prevention system
Various examples of methods and systems are provided for furniture tip over prevention. In one example, a system includes a furniture mounting bracket configured to be secured to a piece of furniture; a wall anchor plate configured to be secured to a wall adjacent to a back surface of the piece of furniture and below the top of the piece of furniture; and a securing device attached to the wall anchor plate, the securing device configured to detachably attach to the furniture mounting bracket via a quick release. In another example, a method includes securing a wall anchor plate to a wall using mounting wires; attaching a furniture mounting bracket to a piece of furniture; positioning the piece of furniture adjacent to the wall anchor plate; and tensioning a securing device attached between the wall anchor plate and the furniture mounting bracket thereby preventing the furniture from tipping over. |
| US10912379B2 |
Oral hygiene tool
A oral hygiene tool has a tongue scraper and a toothbrush. The tongue scraper includes an elongate connector body, a scraper blade being on a first end transverse to the elongate connector body. A slide control mechanism extends from a second end of the elongate connector body. An interlocking structure has a laterally extending ridge. The toothbrush includes an elongate toothbrush body that has a plurality of brushes and a bore that extends into a distal end of the elongate toothbrush body. A slot extends longitudinally along part of the elongate toothbrush body into the bore, while first and second lateral grooves extend laterally into the slot. The interlocking structure is adapted to be slidably inserted into the bore of the elongate toothbrush body such that the interlocking structure is pushed outwardly into the slot of the elongate toothbrush body. |
| US10912377B1 |
Electric toothbrush brush head and electric toothbrush
The present disclosure provides a brush head of an electric toothbrush, which is detachably attached to a handle of the electric toothbrush, and the handle includes a drive shaft. The brush head includes a brush head main body, and the brush head main body has a receiving cavity along a first direction. The receiving cavity accommodates at least a part of the drive shaft. The brush head main body includes a cavity wall forming the receiving cavity and an abutment wall. The cavity wall and the abutment wall are integrally formed. When the electric toothbrush brush head is in an assembled state, the abutment wall abuts against the drive shaft under an external force. The brush head includes an elastic member. The elastic member is arranged at a position corresponding to the abutment wall. |
| US10912370B2 |
Modular cosmetic pen
The modular cosmetic pen is an apparatus that compacts a writing instrument and a cosmetic tool together while preserving a streamline and ergonomic structure. The apparatus includes a writing instrument, an adapter, at least one cosmetic tool, and a cover. The writing instrument is preferably a pen; however, the writing instrument may be a variety of applied writing instruments. The writing instrument preferably includes a twist mechanism that extends and retracts a dispensing tip. The dispensing tip preferably expels ink. The adapter connects the at least one cosmetic tool to the writing instrument. The at least one cosmetic tool is connected to the adapter, positioned opposite the writing instrument. The at least one cosmetic tool includes a cosmetic applicator and a cap, and preferably a tube which serves as a reservoir for a cosmetic. The cover is removably attached to the adapter over the at least one cosmetic tool. |
| US10912367B2 |
Mobile phone case having make-up palettes capable of being separated and combined
The present invention relates to a mobile phone case and, more specifically, to a mobile phone case having make-up palettes capable of being separated and combined, in which the mobile phone case is provided, on the rear surface thereof, with a cosmetics storage recess for storing a plurality of make-up palettes capable of being combined in various ways, which enables a user to: select and combine different colored make-up palettes according to a user selection, thereby solving an inconvenience to separately carry various types of cosmetics and make-up kits; freely configure make-up palettes to reflect the user's individuality and preference; and change only a necessary module, which is rational and economical in that the user does not need to newly purchase all make-up palettes in order to use one type of cosmetics. |
| US10912362B2 |
Portable storage device with power distribution system
A bag for transporting tools and building supplies includes a body, a divider, and a battery charger. The body includes a base member and at least one side panel coupled to the base member and extending from the base member. The base member and the at least one side panel cooperate to define an internal volume. The internal volume is accessible through a main opening defined by the at least one side panel. The divider is positioned within the internal volume and coupled to the body. The divider is configured to divide the internal volume into a first volume and a second volume. The battery charger is coupled to the body and configured to be selectively coupled to a removable battery. The battery charger extends into the first volume, and the removable battery extends into the second volume when the removable battery is coupled to the battery charger. |
| US10912361B2 |
Strap attachment
A strap attachment device includes a strap connector configured to attach to a strap and a connecting plate secured on the surface of an article such as a bag or suitcase. The strap connector includes a connector post configured to removably engage and be secured by a locking member located beneath the connecting plate. The locking member is biased into a closed position by a mechanical biasing means, such as a spring. The connector post may include a flanged end configured to partially disengage the locking member causing the flanged end to mate with and be secured by the locking member responsive to being inserted into the connecting plate. A pull tab is further disposed on a pull track within the connecting plate. A user can disengage the connector post from the locking member by moving the pull tab along the pull track. |
| US10912359B2 |
Portable protection case and display
A portable protection case and a display are provided. The protection case, adapted to hold a display device, includes a body and a hanger assembly. The body has a surface. The hanger assembly, configured to connect the display device, includes a fixed member, a base, an elastic member and a holder. The fixed member is disposed on the surface of the body. The base is disposed on the fixed member. The elastic member is connected between the fixed member and the base for providing the base with an elastic force. The holder is disposed on the base for holding the display device. |
| US10912356B1 |
Hands free umbrella apparatus
A hands-free umbrella holder is disclosed herein. The hands-free umbrella holder includes a back covering having adjustable shoulder straps, shoulder covering, and an umbrella holding sleeve on the back covering. The umbrella holder includes a vest assembly having a shoulder portion extending substantially along a user's shoulders and towards their stomach area. The vest includes side openings providing the user ample room to move their arms. Additionally, the vest includes a back portion having a holding assembly mounted thereon. The holder assembly is a tube member that is attached to the vest through means of brackets and screws. An umbrella is then placed within the tube providing the user with shielding form the sun and other weather conditions while having full use of their hands. |
| US10912353B2 |
Necklace with interchangeable jewel part
A magnetic jewelry piece that is formed of first and second pieces that hold together to hold the necklace in a first configuration where there is only a single ornament that is showing, or can be separated, such that each of the first and second pieces get their own ornaments. The magnetic jewelry piece includes first and second flat surfaces separated by a step surface that is perpendicular to both of the first and second flat surfaces, and forms step forms a step assembly. The first and second flat surfaces are magnetically attracted to first and second flat surfaces on either the other piece, or on the ornamental piece. The jewelry can be a necklace, in which case it can be a single ended necklace or a double-ended necklace, and it can be embodied into an earring, in which case it can be a single jewel earring, or can be an interchangeable jewel ending. |
| US10912348B2 |
Easy access articles of footwear
Foot support systems (and articles of footwear including them) include: (a) a medial side member having one or more medial side supports (e.g., ribs); (b) a lateral side member having one or more lateral side supports (e.g., ribs); and (c) structure (such as a hinge system) configured to move the foot support system (e.g., the medial side support(s) with respect to the lateral side support(s)) between: (a) a foot-insertion configuration and (b) a foot-containing configuration. In moving from the foot-insertion configuration to the foot-containing configuration, the foot support system can be changed between an open condition and a closed condition. |
| US10912345B2 |
Mask
A shock absorber, for use with headgear having a faceguard, has a sliding member that does not extend beyond the support structure of the shock absorber in a way that would leave it vulnerable to damage. A headgear having a faceguard provides a protected mounting location for mounting a shock absorber for the faceguard. |
| US10912344B2 |
Helmet with accessory attachment rail
A protective helmet has an outer shell configured for surrounding a head of a user and at least one accessory attachment rail connected to the outer shell. The accessory attachment rail has a body having a front end, a rear end, and one or more slots between the front end and the rear end. Each of the one or more slots is configured for removably receiving at least one helmet accessory. A locking mechanism is associated with each of the one or more slots for automatically locking the at least one helmet accessory in the one or more slots upon insertion of the at least one helmet accessory within the one or more slots and for preventing removal of the at least one helmet accessory from the one or more slots. At least one connection element is provided for connecting the accessory attachment rail to the outer shell. |
| US10912342B2 |
Glove and production method of glove
A glove includes a glove main body for covering a wearer's hand, the glove main body containing nitrile-butadiene rubber as a principal component, wherein: the glove main body comprises zinc oxide, a vulcanizing agent, a vulcanization accelerating agent, and a cross-linked product from the nitrile-butadiene rubber and polycarbodiimide; a mass ratio of the polycarbodiimide to the nitrile-butadiene rubber is no less than 0.003 and no greater than 0.1; a mass ratio of the zinc oxide to the nitrile-butadiene rubber is no less than 0.010 and no greater than 0.05; and a MEK-absorption capacity of the glove main body is no greater than 25 times the glove main body on a mass basis. The percentage content of a MEK-insoluble matter in the glove main body is preferably no less than 65% by mass. The molar ratio of zinc oxide to the carbodiimide group in the polycarbodiimide is preferably 1 to 50. |
| US10912338B2 |
Electronic cigarette and using method to accurately determine an amount of a tobacco liquid in a liuid storage chamber
An electronic cigarette includes: an atomizer, defining a liquid storage chamber formed therein; a heating element, communicated with the liquid storage chamber; a power supply, configured for supplying power; a controlling unit, one end of the controlling unit electrically connected with the power supply, the other end thereof electrically connected with the heating element; and a capacitive transducer electrically connected with the controlling unit. Two electrodes are disposed inside the liquid storage chamber for determining an amount of the tobacco liquid in the liquid storage chamber. A using method includes: conducting the electricity and controlling the heating element to atomize the tobacco liquid in the liquid storage chamber; detecting an amount of the tobacco liquid in the liquid storage chamber via the capacitive transducer. When the detected amount of the tobacco liquid reaches a preset value, the electronic cigarette emits alert information or cuts off the electricity. |
| US10912337B2 |
Supporting frame for vaporization unit of electronic cigarette
A supporting frame comprises a hollow frame body, an circumferential protrusion is radially formed on an outer wall, an inner shoulder which has a central hole is radially formed on an inner wall, the frame body is divided into an upper and a lower cavity portion, a rectangular notch is formed on a wall of the upper cavity portion, slots are symmetrically formed on an inner wall of the upper cavity portion, a step is formed on an upper circumferential edge of the central hole, and a backflow groove is formed between the annular-shaped step and the inner wall of the upper cavity portion, bottoms of the two slots are higher than the annular-shaped step, column parts are respectively formed on two sides of openings of the two slots, extending downwards to the annular-shaped inner shoulder and protruding outwards and towards each other to partially close the openings. |
| US10912332B2 |
Electronic cigarette and control method thereof
An electronic cigarette and a control method thereof are disclosed. The electronic cigarette defines an airflow channel and has a heating assembly. The control method includes: sensing a pressure or pressure difference in the airflow channel to generate a corresponding electrical signal; generating a corresponding control signal according to the electrical signal; and generating a corresponding output power according to the control signal and outputting the power to the heating assembly. The electronic cigarette and control method thereof obtain the inhalation force of a user by sensing the pressure or pressure difference in the airflow channel and then adjust the output power automatically. The user experience is improved. |
| US10912329B2 |
Aerosol-generating system and capsule for use in an aerosol-generating system
A capsule for use in an aerosol-generating system includes a shell including a base and at least one side wall extending from the base. The capsule further includes a lid sealed on the at least one side wall for forming a sealed capsule. The shell contains an aerosol-forming substrate and susceptor material for heating the aerosol-forming substrate in the shell. |
| US10912328B2 |
Process for the deep-freezing of a substantially fluid food preparation
A frozen condiment selected from the group consisting of sauces, pastes, pâtés, creams and pizza toppings, having hygienic and organoleptic features comparable with those of a corresponding fresh condiment, which is in the form of granules having a porous surface, having an average weight of 6.0 g or less and essentially homogeneous in size having a diameter comprised between 1 mm and 20 mm, and apt to determine a rapid and uniform thawing of the deep-frozen condiment. |
| US10912326B2 |
Nanoformulations containing encapsulted omega-3 fatty acids
Disclosed is a method for making and using insoluble, biodegradable, nanoparticles containing the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in selected ratios. Tests show a surprising effect that the nanoformulation is twice as potent and at least five times more sustained leading to at least tenfold (2×5) higher bioavailability at equal dose (1% v/v). |
| US10912325B2 |
Tablet containing ceylon cinnamon powder
The present invention relates to a tablet and a method for stabilizing and reversing the effects of age and activity related inflammation in persons over the age of 18. |
| US10912323B2 |
Nutritional supplement powder
A nutritional supplement powder and a method of making the nutritional supplement powder are provided. The nutritional supplement powder includes from 20% by weight to 55% by weight protein, from 20% by weight to 50% by weight fructooligosaccharide powder, and an anti-caking mixture that includes calcium silicate and tricalcium phosphate. A weight ratio of the fructooligosaccharide powder to the anti-caking mixture is from 6:1 to 10:1. |
| US10912321B2 |
Methods of using peracetic acid to treat poultry in a chill tank during processing
Methods for treating poultry during processing for increasing the weight of the poultry are disclosed. The methods may be performed in a chill tank or other reservoir and utilize either equilibrium peracetic acid or non-equilibrium peracetic acid. The non-equilibrium peracetic acid may be prepared from hydrogen peroxide and a liquid acetyl precursor, such as triacetin. The methods comprise contacting a poultry carcass with peracetic acid-containing water at a pH of about 6 to about 9. The methods result in an increase in the weight of the processed products and an increase in a processing plant's percent yield of the processed products. |
| US10912315B2 |
Edible insect derived products and processes for the manufacture and use thereof
Edible food protein products derived from insects, such as edible textured insect proteins, insect protein concentrates and insect whey protein concentrates, and processes to produce those products, are described. For example, described is a process for producing an edible protein product derived from at least one insect that comprises: processing the at least one insect to produce an insect milk by combining the at least one insect with an extraction buffer solution containing at least one of a monovalent salt, a divalent salt and a phosphate salt, and reducing the at least one insect into a plurality of insect particles of a desired particle size; adjusting a pH level of the insect milk; and heating the insect milk is to coagulate the insect milk to form whey and at least one curd. In some embodiments, the insect protein concentrates and insect whey protein concentrates are in powder form. |
| US10912310B2 |
Elaeagnus angustifolia yoghourt and manufacturing method thereof
The present invention discloses an Elaeagnus angustifolia yoghourt and a manufacturing method thereof. The yoghourt is manufactured by taking fresh milk, white granulated sugar, Elaeagnus angustifolia, apple pear juice and Elaeagnus angustifolia honey drink as main ingredients. The Elaeagnus angustifolia yoghourt is not only delicate in product taste and unique in flavor but also rich in nutrition and has effects of nourishing yang and moistening dryness and invigorating spleen and strengthening stomach. |
| US10912308B2 |
Cross cut tenderizer
A tenderizer system, apparatus and method to tenderize meat products and other foods through a cross-cut tenderizing process. This process can be performed by a tenderizer cartridge including at least two shafts in parallel, where a stack of blades are disposed on each shaft and in contact with each other along a respective shaft, each blade including teeth around outer circumferences such that each blade in contact is aligned to form continuous ridges that extend in parallel with the shafts. |
| US10912306B2 |
Continuous renewal system for a wire mesh heating element and a woven angled wire mesh
Disclosed is a mesh heating system including: two or more electrodes configured to supply a current to the wire mesh heating element; a mesh heating element comprising filaments disposed between the two or more electrodes; and a tensioner to maintain the wire mesh heating element at tension along an axis of tension as the wire mesh heating element is heated, wherein some of the filaments of the mesh heating element are disposed to intersect the axis of tension at a non-orthogonal angle. |
| US10912304B2 |
Plant disease control composition and plant disease control method
A composition for controlling plant diseases comprising Paecilomyces fumosoroseus, and one or more nematicidal active ingredients selected from specific groups has an excellent controlling effect on plant diseases. |
| US10912302B2 |
Glyphosate salt herbicidal composition
A process is provided for preparing a glyphosate salt solution that comprises potassium and IPA cations in a desired mole ratio, and that has a glyphosate a.e. concentration not less than about 400 g/l. The process includes adding glyphosate acid to a glyphosate potassium salt solution having a glyphosate assay of at least about 40% a.e. by weight, to form a slurry. The process also includes introducing isopropylamine, in an amount sufficient to neutralize the added glyphosate acid, to the slurry with mixing until all glyphosate is dissolved, to form a mixed glyphosate salt solution comprising potassium and IPA cations in the desired mole ratio. |
| US10912301B2 |
Herbicide combinations comprising L-glufosinate and indaziflam
The present invention primarily relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) indaziflam and to compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, in particular as plant growth regulators and for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods. |
| US10912298B2 |
Liquid sulfonylurea herbicide formulations
Disclosed are single liquid-phase herbicide compositions comprising by weight, from 0.1 to 20% of one or more sulfonylurea herbicides, from 0 to 40% of one or more biologically active agents other than sulfonylurea herbicides, from 0.1 to 20% of one or more lignosulfonates, from 0 to 99.8% of one or more fatty acid esters of C1-C4 alkanols, and from 0 to 50% of one or more additional formulating ingredients. |
| US10912293B1 |
Body support stand
A stand includes a frame and a mounting mechanism coupled to the frame. The frame includes a first platform disposed at a first end of the frame and extending along a proximal direction relative to the frame. The frame includes a second platform disposed at a second end of the frame, the second end opposing the first end. The second platform extends along the proximal direction relative to the frame and is configured to translate relative to the first platform between a first position and a second position to dispose the second platform at a vertical distance of between about 24 inches and 36 inches relative to the first platform. The stand includes a seat portion coupled to the second platform, the seat portion configured to rotate relative to, and about a proximal perimeter portion of, the second platform between a first seat position and a second seat position. |
| US10912290B2 |
Magnetic damping mechanism of a fishing reel
The present invention discloses a magnetic damping mechanism of a fishing reel, including a carrier having a magnet, a damping disc disposed on reel shaft and being rotatable together with the reel shaft, an adjustment knob partially exposed out of the side cover, a driving member engaged with the adjustment knob, and a base connected to the driving member. The base has a through hole for receiving the damping disc; a main spring, which enables the rocker arm to always have a trend to rotate away from the damping disc, is disposed on the base. When the magnetic lines are cut and the induced current is generated when the damping disc rotates together with the reel, the rocker arm is drawn close to the damping disc in the axial direction, to generate a greater damping force. That is, the faster the reel rotates, the more the rocker arm is drawn. |
| US10912289B2 |
Fishing rod having rod body with fitting mounted thereon, tubular body having the fitting mounted thereon, and method for manufacturing them
There is provided a fishing rod preventing or suppressing deviation or inclination of a fitting on a surface of a rod body. The fishing rod includes an elongated cylindrical rod body, a fitting having a mounting portion and mounted to an outer peripheral surface of the rod body via the mounting portion, a first layer formed by winding a first sheet so as to enclose the mounting portion and the rod body, the first sheet being made of a fiber-reinforced resin or a resin having a thermal shrinkage rate of 2.5% or lower, and a second layer formed by winding a second sheet made of a fiber-reinforced resin on an outer side of the first sheet, wherein a temperature at which a loss tangent of the first sheet has a maximum value is different from a temperature at which a loss tangent of the second sheet has a maximum value. |
| US10912288B1 |
Habitat and system for cultivation of insects
A harvesting platform configured to navigate in a space over a room configured for the cultivation of insects. The harvesting platform may be equipped with a watering device and feed delivery device for supplying nutrients to the insect population being cultivated within the room. The harvesting platform may also be equipped with a harvesting device, such as a vacuum system, to harvest or remove the insects from the room when matured. |
| US10912286B2 |
Aquarium with wireless lighting
An aquarium has wireless lighting which is configured to turn on a lighting device provided inside the aquarium and vertically move the lighting device in water by a wireless magnetic resonance method. Therefore, a light that can be maintained in a submerged state may be provided, thereby providing better aesthetic effects than existing lights of aquariums. In addition, additional devices such as a filter can be moved in water by using a magnetic field, thereby improving functional effects. |
| US10912285B2 |
Support device for aquarium accessories
In a support device for aquarium accessories including a first fixing element appliable on the inner surface of a wall of an aquarium and a sustaining element for an accessory supportable by the first fixing element, the first fixing element has a concave cap and the sustaining element has a convex cap housable at least partially inside the concave cap. Furthermore, the support device includes a cap-shaped first magnetic or ferromagnetic element, the first fixing element includes a second magnetic or ferromagnetic element, and the convex cap of the sustaining element is interposed between the concave cap of the first fixing element and the first magnetic or ferromagnetic element so that, due to magnetic attraction between the first magnetic or ferromagnetic element and the second magnetic or ferromagnetic element, the sustaining element is supported by the first fixing element and, at the same time, it is rotationally movable. |
| US10912281B2 |
Systems and methods for communicating with a guide animal
Systems and methods for communicating with a guide animal are provided. One embodiment of a method includes determining a first command to provide to a user to proceed to a destination, determining a second command to provide to the guide animal to correspond with the first command, and outputting the first command to direct the user toward the destination. Some embodiments include outputting the second command to direct the guide animal toward the destination, where the second command is outputted to be imperceptible by the user but is perceptible by the guide animal. |
| US10912279B2 |
Pet feeder
The pet feeder composed of a shell, a fodder pot set on one side of the shell and a fodder vessel set inside the shell; a feed inlet is set on the top of the fodder vessel and the first outlet is set on the bottom thereof; a mounting base is also set inside the shell, a driving mechanism, a driving medium and a micro switch are set on the mounting base, the driving mechanism drives the driving medium to rotate, and the driving medium triggers the micro switch once after rotating at a certain angle; the driving medium is provided with the rotation shaft connected with and driven itself, and many even-distributed vanes are set on the rotation shaft; bolt-jointed blanking pot is set on the bottom of fodder vessel, the rotation shaft passes through the blanking pot, and many vanes divide the blanking pot into many blanking grooves. |
| US10912277B2 |
Manure-removal vehicle for removing manure from an animal-shed floor
A wheeled manure-removal vehicle for removing manure from an animal-shed floor includes a tank for storing manure, a manure collector, a liquid reservoir placed in the tank and having an opening for the supply of liquid to the reservoir and the discharge of liquid from the reservoir, and a flexible reservoir wall, to make it possible to vary the volume of the reservoir, depending on the fill level, and a dispenser operatively connected to the reservoir for dispensing liquid from the reservoir onto the animal-shed floor. The opening of the reservoir is situated in a top part of the reservoir. The reservoir furthermore includes a spacer which extends on the inside of the reservoir from the opening down to the lower part of the reservoir to ensure a liquid passage between the opening and a bottom part of the reservoir. |
| US10912275B1 |
Soybean cultivar 89242728
A soybean cultivar designated 89242728 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 89242728, to the plants of soybean cultivar 89242728, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 89242728, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 89242728. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89242728. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89242728, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 89242728 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10912274B1 |
Soybean cultivar 86171246
A soybean cultivar designated 86171246 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 86171246, to the plants of soybean cultivar 86171246, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 86171246, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 86171246. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86171246. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86171246, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 86171246 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US10912271B1 |
Soybean variety 01072822
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072822. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072822. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072822 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072822 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10912267B1 |
Maize hybrid X80N507
A novel maize variety designated X80N507 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80N507 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80N507 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80N507, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80N507 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80N507 and methods of using maize variety X80N507 are disclosed. |
| US10912261B2 |
Plant cultivation device
The plant cultivation device which workability of cutting of the leaves of the plant at the base portion thereof from the root portion of the plants. The plant cultivation device includes a culture medium holding portion in a cylindrical shape, accommodating and holding a seedling culture medium, arranged in the through-holes of the fluid passage member and absorbing the culture fluid into the seedling culture medium and a leaf supporting portion formed in a cylindrical shape, arranged at an upper side of the culture medium holding portion and supporting the leaves from around the leaves which are cultivated from the seeds. The culture medium holding portion and the leaf supporting portion are formed such that a cutting tool, used for separation between the seedling culture medium and the leaves, can be insertable from outside into a bordering portion between the culture medium holding portion and the leaf supporting portion. |
| US10912260B1 |
Adaptable planter system
An adaptive planter system enables a container in which plants grow to be secured to the ground. It also allows for use of the space above the plants in decorative, artistic or practical ways. A shaft anchors the body of the system to the ground and provides a way to attach banners, handles, figures or the like to the opposite end. |
| US10912259B2 |
Cutting device
A cutting device includes a first cutting element and a second cutting element configured to move relative to each other, and a first gripping element and a second gripping element configured to move relative to each other. The cutting device further includes at least one driving element configured to assist a movement of the second cutting element relative to the first cutting element in an assistance mode in which the at least one driving element is activated, and a sensor configured to recognize an object located between the first gripping element and the second gripping element in order to switch off the assistance mode. |
| US10912257B2 |
Wrap feed assembly for round module builder
A crop module builder including a module wrapping assembly configured to wrap a module with a wrap provided by a wrap roll. The crop module builder includes a floor including a plurality of belts configured to move the wrap from the wrap roll toward a front of the floor, wherein the floor includes a first position and a second position. A guiderod structure is operatively connected to the floor, wherein the guide rod structure is configured to move with movement of the floor. A mat is operatively connected to the floor and to the guide rod structure, wherein the mat spans a gap between the guide rod structure and the deck in the first position and in the second position. |
| US10912256B2 |
Air assisted shaker table
A shaker table with air flow openings and airflow to preprocess the crop before it fully enters the separating and cleaning system of the harvester through a means of corrugation platforms with air flow directed from below to break up the material into a more easily cleaned condition. |
| US10912255B2 |
Control system for adjusting forming shield of windrowing work vehicle
A forming shield arrangement configured for a windrowing work vehicle is supported for movement by a support structure. The forming shield arrangement is configured to at least partly shape a windrow of a crop material. A method of operating the forming shield arrangement includes receiving, by a processor of a control system from a memory element, a stored position setting that corresponds to a position of the forming shield arrangement relative to the support structure. The method also includes processing, by the processor, a positioning control signal based, at least in part, on the stored position setting. Moreover, the method includes changing, with an actuator, the position of the forming shield arrangement according to the positioning control signal. |
| US10912254B2 |
Inertia compensation for a reciprocating mowing sickle
A mowing sickle drive system comprises a knife bar supported by a frame and drive apparatus operable to drive the knife bar in a reciprocating linear motion at a variable drive frequency. A spring is coupled to the knife bar for applying a restoring force to the knife bar toward a neutral position when in motion. The spring has a variable modulus of elasticity that is controlled dependent upon the drive frequency. |
| US10912252B2 |
Localized hydraulic circuit configuration detection and loading in a self-propelled agricultural product applicator
A localized hydraulic circuit configuration detection and loading arrangement, and method, utilize a pattern of pins in an electrical interface connector that is unique to a particular hydraulically powered product delivery unit mounted on a self-propelled agricultural product applicator to close or leave open electrical circuits in solenoid operated pump control valve arrangements for selectively connecting a flow of hydraulic fluid at an operating pressure from one or more continuously operating pumps of the applicator to the product delivery unit, or for selectively bypassing the flow of fluid from one or more of the pumps back to a hydraulic reservoir of the applicator at a low, bypass pressure. When no product delivery unit is mounted on the applicator, the flows from all of the pumps are bypassed to the reservoir at the low, bypass pressure. |
| US10912251B2 |
Method for treating plants with respect to estimated root zones
A method for treating plants comprises estimating a growth state or maturity state of a plant based on a planting date, a current date and the crop type of the plant. A root zone estimator or data processor estimating a size, diameter or radius of a root zone of the plant based on the determined growth state or maturity state. The data processor adjusts a lateral offset of a distribution pattern of a crop input or nutrient from at least one nutrient knife based on the size, diameter or radius of the root zone and safety zone about the root zone, where the at least one nutrient knife tracks a path outside of or bounded by the root zone. |
| US10912249B1 |
Prediction of amount of crop or product remaining for field
A method for managing agricultural operations by predicting amount of crop or product remaining for a field includes performing agricultural operations on at least a portion of a field using an agricultural machine, sensing data associated with the agricultural operations using sensors associated with the agricultural machine, communicating the data associated with the agricultural operations to a computing device, analyzing the data associated with the agricultural operations performed using the computing device to determine an area prediction for a remaining portion of the field upon which the agricultural operations are to be performed, and using the area prediction for the remaining portion of the field by the computing device to determine a time associated with completing the agricultural operations for the field or an amount of material or other resources associated with completing the agricultural operations for the field. |
| US10912245B2 |
System and method for regulating the flow of fluid supplied to actuators of an agricultural implement
In one aspect, a system for regulating the flow of fluid supplied to actuators of an agricultural implement may include a tool and a fluid-driven actuator configured to actuate the tool relative to a surface. The system may also include a pump configured to supply fluid to the fluid-driven actuator and a valve configured to control a flow of the fluid supplied to the fluid-driven actuator. Furthermore, the system may include a first sensor configured to detect a parameter indicative of a first pressure upstream of the valve and a second sensor configured to detect a parameter indicative of a second pressure downstream of the valve. Additionally, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the first and second sensors, with the controller configured to determine a pressure differential across the valve based on measurement signals received from the first and second sensors. |
| US10917990B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a display module including a first non-folding area, a folding area, and a second non-folding area sequentially defined along a first direction, and a cover member disposed under the display module. The cover member includes a first plate including a first support portion disposed under the first non-folding area and a first protrusion portion disposed under the folding area and a second plate including a second support portion disposed under the second non-folding area and a second protrusion portion disposed under the folding area. A thickness of the first protrusion portion is smaller than a thickness of the first support portion, and a thickness of the second protrusion portion is smaller than a thickness of the second support portion. |
| US10917985B1 |
Flexible display device
A flexible display device includes a back cover supporting and engaged with the rear surface of a display panel, a curvature changing member provided on the rear surface of the back cover and configured to change a curvature of the back cover, and a rear cover bent along with the back cover and supporting the rear surface of the back cover. |
| US10917980B2 |
Three-dimensional structures and related methods of forming three-dimensional structures
The present disclosure provides three-dimensional structures and related methods. The three-dimensional structures may define patterns of positive and negative spaces on opposing surfaces that combine to form the three-dimensional structures. The negative spaces of the patterns may intersect to form apertures through the three-dimensional structures, which may define linear or non-linear paths therethrough. The apertures may be configured to provide desirable characteristics with respect to light, sound, and fluid travel therethrough. Further, the three-dimensional structures may be configured to define desired stiffness, weight, and/or flexibility. The three-dimensional structures may be employed in embodiments including heat sinks, housings, speaker or vent covers, springs, etc. |
| US10917976B1 |
Designing a printed circuit board (PCB) to detect slivers of conductive material included within vias of the PCB
A method may include obtaining a printed circuit board (PCB) that includes a set of vias that include a set of stub regions. The PCB may include a set of layers perpendicular to the set of vias. The set of layers may include a signal layer and a ground layer. The ground layer may be located between the set of stub regions and the signal layer. The method may include drilling to remove at least a portion of a stub region of a via of the set of vias. The method may include performing an electrical test to determine whether a sliver of conductive material is included within the via after drilling to remove the at least a portion of the stub region of the via. |
| US10917974B2 |
Circuit board incorporating electronic component and manufacturing method thereof
Disclosed herein is a circuit board that includes a resin substrate including a substrate wiring layer, and an electronic component embedded in the resin substrate and having a plurality of external electrodes. The resin substrate includes a plurality of via holes that expose the external electrodes and a plurality of via conductors embedded in the via holes to electrically connect the substrate wiring layer to the external electrodes. At least some of the via holes are different in planar shape from each other. |
| US10917973B1 |
Method of direct embedding a lithium ion battery on a flexible printed circuit board
A flexible printed circuit board with a lithium ion battery printed thereon is achieved. The flexible printed circuit board comprises a top and a bottom electrically insulating base film, a top electrically conductive metal layer over the top electrically insulating base film, and a bottom electrically conductive metal layer under the bottom electrically insulating base film. A printable lithium ion battery sits in a cavity completely through the top and bottom base films wherein a top of the battery contacts the top electrically conductive metal layer and wherein a bottom of the battery contacts the bottom electrically conductive metal layer. An adhesive film around the battery seals it to the top and bottom electrically insulating base film and seals the top electrically conductive metal layer to the bottom electrically conductive metal layer. |
| US10917972B2 |
Switching device and electronic device
According to one embodiment, a switching device includes a first switching element, a second switching element, and a holder. The first switching element includes a plurality of terminals. The second switching element includes a plurality of terminals and is provided apart from the first switching element in a thickness direction of the first switching element. The holder includes a holding member, a connection portion, and a conductor. The holding member is provided with a cavity to contain the first switching element. The cavity includes a bottom portion between the first switching element and the second switching element. The connection portion is provided on the holding member to face the cavity and is electrically connected to the second switching element. The conductor connects the connection portion and the terminals of the first switching element. The first switching element and the second switching element are connected in parallel. |
| US10917970B2 |
Display panel and display
A display panel and a display are provided. The display panel includes a glass substrate, at least one driving chip and a flexible printed circuit, wherein the at least one driving chip is electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit. Both the at least one driving chip and the flexible printed circuit are arranged on the glass substrate together to reduce the thickness of the display. |
| US10917968B1 |
Package to printed circuit board transition
Package to printed circuit board (PCB) transitions are described. In one aspect, a multi-layer PCB includes an external layer having a transition region configured to receive an electrical component and a clear routing region outside of the transition region. The PCB includes first via(s) that extend from the transition region to an inner trace routing layer. The trace routing layer is disposed between the external layer and the second inner trace routing layer. The first inner trace routing layer includes a transition area disposed under the transition region of the external layer, a clear routing area outside of the transition region, and a transmission line that connects a given first via to a second via for a second electrical component. The transmission line includes conductive trace(s) that each have a first width in the transition area and a second width, greater than the first width, in the clear routing area. |
| US10917966B2 |
Articles including metallized vias
An article includes a wafer having a body which defines a first surface and a second surface. The wafer defines a via having a via surface extending between the first and second surfaces through the body. An adhesion layer is positioned on the via surface. At least a portion of the via surface is free of the adhesion layer. A metallic component is positioned within the via and extends from the first surface to the second surface. |
| US10917964B2 |
Primer composition and copper foil substrate using the same
A primer composition and a copper foil substrate using the same are provided. The primer composition includes a mixture of a hydrocarbon resin and a compound having three or more carbon-carbon double bonds, wherein a molar ratio of the hydrocarbon resin to the compound having three or more carbon-carbon double bonds is 1:0.2 to 1:10. |
| US10917963B2 |
Thermal insulation and temperature control of components
A device may include a temperature controlled chamber. The temperature controlled chamber may be coupled to a plurality of strengthening coated capillary tubes. The strengthening coated capillary tubes may support the temperature controlled chamber and provide thermal insulation to the temperature controlled chamber. |
| US10917962B2 |
Electronic device
The reliability of an electronic device is improved. An electronic device has a wiring substrate and a housing made of a metal for supporting the wiring substrate. A semiconductor device having a switching power transistor is mounted at the wiring substrate. A ground pattern of a conductive film and a heat radiation pattern of a conductive film are formed at the wiring substrate. The heat radiation pattern is not electrically coupled with any electronic component mounted at the wiring substrate, and is also not electrically coupled with the ground pattern. The ground pattern overlaps the semiconductor device in the thickness direction of the wiring substrate. The heat radiation pattern overlaps the ground pattern in the thickness direction of the wiring substrate, and overlaps a region where the housing and the wiring substrate are in contact with each other. |
| US10917958B2 |
Illumination system and method for maintaining a common illumination value on a release command sent from a keypad
An illumination system and method is disclosed for maintaining a consistent change in illumination value among a group of illumination devices whenever a change command is manually sent from a keypad to those illumination devices. The consistent change results from maintaining a common start illumination value among not only the group, but also the keypad which controls the group. From the start illumination value, the keypad can then compute an end illumination value depending upon the amount of time that the increase or decrease in illumination value button is depressed and held. Since the start change signal can arrive on different illumination devices within the group depending upon where each illumination device is geographically located, a masking time is reserved after the button is released so that enough time is allocated for each of the illumination devices within that group to arrive at a common end illumination value regardless of their disparate location to the keypad, the number of hops or interference therebetween. |
| US10917950B2 |
Light-emitting circuit with harmonic distortion reduction
An automatically reconfiguring light-emitting circuit includes a first and second block of electric lights, a switching mechanism, the switching mechanism having (i) a first state in which the switching mechanism electrically connects the first block of electric lights in parallel with the second block of electric lights and (ii) a second state in which the switching mechanism electrically connects the first block of electric lights in series with the second block of electric lights, a current regulator that generates a current control signal in response to a current in the first group of lights and second group of lights, and a controller electrically connected to the switching mechanism, the controller configured to switch the switching mechanism between the first state and the second state based on the current control signal. |
| US10917948B2 |
Apparatus and methods for defrosting operations in an RF heating system
A system and method for defrosting or heating are presented. A radio frequency (RF) signal source provides, through a transmission path, an RF signal to an electrode that is proximate to a cavity of a defrosting system. A rate of change of a ratio of a reflected RF power measurement and a forward RF power measurement along the transmission path is determined to have transitioned from a relatively high value to a relatively low value. At a point in time when the determination is made, the RF signal is provided to the electrode for an additional time duration beyond the point in time, and provision of the RF signal to the electrode is ceased when the additional time duration has expired. |
| US10917946B2 |
Induction heating methods and apparatus
Methods and apparatus for induction heating are disclosed. An example induction heating cable assembly includes: a first group of one or more cables extending substantially in parallel; a second group of one or more cables extending substantially in parallel, the first group of cables in parallel with the second group of cables; and an insulation layer configured to insulate the first group of cables and the second group of cables from electrical contact, the insulation layer configured to group the first group of cables, to group the second group of cables, and to extend between the first group and second groups of cables, in which the first group of cables, the second group of cables, and the insulation layer are conformable to enable conformance of the induction heating cable assembly to a workpiece to be heated via the induction heating cable assembly. |
| US10917939B2 |
Data radio bearer (DRB) identifier assignment for multi-radio access technology dual connectivity (MR-DC)
Methods, systems, and storage media are described for the assignment of data radio bearer (DRB) identifiers (IDs) for multi-radio access technology dual connectivity (MR-DC). Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. |
| US10917937B2 |
System and method for test and/or calibration of multi-channel RF communication devices
A test system includes: a signal processor configured to generate a plurality of orthogonal baseband sequences; a signal generator configured to supply the plurality of orthogonal baseband sequences to a corresponding plurality of RF transmitters of a device under test (DUT), wherein the RF transmitters each employ the corresponding orthogonal baseband sequence to generate a corresponding RF signal on a corresponding channel among a plurality of channels of the DUT such that the RF transmitters output a plurality of orthogonal RF signals at a same time; a combiner network configured to combine the plurality of orthogonal RF signals and to output a single signal under test; and a single channel measurement instrument configured to receive the single signal under test and to measure independently therefrom at least one characteristic of each of the RF transmitters. Orthogonal RF test signals may be used similarly to test RF receivers of the DUT. |
| US10917936B2 |
Communication apparatus and communication method using aggregate physical layer convergence protocol data unit
A communication apparatus includes: a PPDU generation circuit that sets a time equal to or greater than a total of a non-legacy STF, a non-legacy CEF, multiple non-legacy header fields, and multiple data fields as a nominal data field length, computes a nominal data octet size based on the nominal data field length, stores the nominal data octet size in a legacy header, and sets an Additional PPDU field in the legacy header to 0; a signal processing circuit that forms an A-PPDU in the nominal data field length or less; and a transmission circuit that transmits the A-PPDU. |
| US10917927B2 |
Local identifier locator network protocol (ILNP) breakout
A method is implemented by a network device functioning as an evolved universal terrestrial radio access network (E-UTRAN) node B (eNodeB) in a cellular communication network to support incremental deployment of identifier locator network protocol (ILNP) breakout in the cellular communication network. The method includes advertising a first access point name (APN) and a second APN to a user equipment (UE), where the first APN is associated with a user plane packet gateway (P-GWu) that is implemented at the source eNodeB, and where the second APN is associated with a packet gateway (P-GW) in a core of the cellular communication network. |
| US10917923B2 |
Resource optimization allocation system
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for resource optimization allocation via an interactive resource interface. In this way, the invention provides a comprehensive integrated platform for identification, continual monitoring and optimal allocation of resources on a mobile device. The invention enables identification of existing resources. In one aspect, the system identifies inflow resource transfers associated with a first resource. The system then determines if the inflow resource transfers are required for processing of critical tasks. Consequently, the system initiates a resource transfer, comprising at least a portion of the inflow resource transfer, from the first resource to a second user resource. Typically, the second resource is configured to promote resource accumulation. In another aspect of the invention, the system identifies a third user resource that is configured to foster resource growth, that is then linked with the second resource. |
| US10917922B2 |
Audio communication system with a dongle
An audio communication system is disclosed. The audio communication system comprises a speaker device having at least one speaker, a first wireless communication unit and a first connector part; a dongle having control functionality, a second wireless communication unit, and a second connector part, the dangle being configured to operate in a first mode being an audio communication system pairing mode and in a second mode being an audio communication system operating mode. The second connector part is in the audio communication system pairing mode configured to interconnect with the first connector part to enable pairing of the dongle and the speaker device. The second connector part is the audio communication system operating mode configured to interconnect with an external device, providing wireless communication between the speaker device and the external device. |
| US10917921B2 |
Secure wireless networks for vehicles
A system and method (600) of securely and accurately connecting mobile devices (110) to wireless networks in vehicles (210) by using encrypted wireless network configurations based on vehicle specific data is disclosed herein. The system comprises a vehicle (210) comprising an on-board computer (232) with a memory (231) having a vehicle identification number (233), a connector plug (235), and an motorized engine (234), a connected vehicle device (130) comprising a processor, a WiFi radio, a BLUETOOTH radio, a memory, and a connector for mating with the connector plug of the vehicle (210), and a mobile device (110) comprising a graphical user interface (335), a processor (310), a WiFi radio (307), a BLUETOOTH radio (306), and a cellular network interface (308). |
| US10917920B2 |
Method and apparatus for connecting alternative communication means using bluetooth low energy (LE)
The present invention relates to a method for transmitting and receiving data performed by a first device that receives service list information through Bluetooth Low Energy (LE). The present invention provides a method and apparatus including receiving an advertising message for discovering a second device from the second device, establishing a Bluetooth LE connection with the second device based on the advertising message, transmitting a first request message requesting connection information for establishing the Bluetooth BR/EDR connection with the second device through the Bluetooth LE, receiving a first response message including the connection information from the first device, and establishing a Bluetooth BR/EDR connection for providing a specific service with the second device. |
| US10917919B2 |
Reference signal design for medium access in cellular V2X communication
Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for scheduling traffic between a transmitting device and a receiving device. A transmitting device negotiates with a receiving device to reserve a slot for communicating data with the receiving device and determines whether the transmitting device is a master or a slave with respect to the receiving device. If the transmitting device is the master, the transmitting device sends, at a beginning of the slot, a transmission priority (TxP) signal, wherein the TxP signal indicates that the transmitting device intends and has priority to transmit the data in the slot. The transmitting device then receives, from the receiving device, a clear-to-send (CTS) message in the slot based on the TxP signal, and transmits the data to the receiving device in the slot upon receiving the CTS message. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described. |
| US10917915B2 |
Device and method for wireless communication system, and spectrum management device
Disclosed are a device and method for a wireless communication system, and a spectrum management device, the device for a wireless communication system comprising at least one processing circuit configured to: generate, for at least one group of carriers on an unlicensed band, at least one group of channel detection parameters for a user equipment to detect whether a channel is idle, wherein the at least one group of carriers is obtained by grouping at least some of the carriers on the unlicensed hand; generate carrier grouping information indicating grouping situations of the carriers; and generate an uplink scheduling grant for the at least one group of carriers. |
| US10917914B2 |
Media access control for license-assisted access
Systems and/or methods of receiving communications at a receiving node that communicates with a transmitting node over a first communication channel and a second communication channel are disclosed. The method includes receiving, at the receiving node, a request-to-send message from the transmitting node over the first communication channel, the request-to-send message indicating that the transmitting node has data to be transmitted to the receiving node over the second communication channel, determining at the receiving node whether the second communication channel is available for reception of the data, in response to determining that the second communication channel is available for reception of the data, reserving the second communication channel for use by the transmitting node, and receiving the data from the transmitting node over the second communication channel. |
| US10917912B2 |
Narrowband physical random access channel (NPRACH) for extended range
An example method in a wireless device operating in a wireless network comprises generating (1210) a random access preamble signal and transmitting (1220) the random access preamble signal. The generated random access preamble signal comprises a random access symbol group that comprises a plurality of consecutive symbols, where each of the plurality of consecutive symbols being modulated on a corresponding subcarrier frequency and each of the plurality of consecutive symbols corresponding to a truncated sinusoid of 3.75/N kHz, with N>1. |
| US10917911B2 |
System access method and apparatus of a narrowband terminal in a wireless communication system supporting wideband and narrowband terminals
Apparatuses (including base stations and terminals), systems, and methods for supporting both wideband and narrowband communications are described. In one aspect, a base station supporting first type terminals operating on a first bandwidth and second type terminals operating on a second bandwidth is described, having an information formatter, a transceiver, and a controller. The information formatter generates a Low-end Master Information Block (L-MIB) and a Low-end System Information Block (L-SIB), which are transmitted by the transceiver to first type and second type terminals. The L-MIB includes control information on an L-subframe configuration for supporting a second type terminal and a sub-band configuration of the L-subframe, while the L-SIB includes information on downlink reception and uplink transmission of the second type terminal. When the base station receives a Random Access Channel (RACH) preamble request from one of the terminals, the base station performs the random access procedure. |
| US10917907B2 |
Resource allocation for random access procedure messages
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment may determine information that identifies a resource for transmitting an acknowledgment of a message associated with a random access procedure. The information that identifies the resource may be determined based at least in part on at least one of: a frequency band associated with the random access procedure, a resource associated with at least one message in a sequence of messages associated with the random access procedure, a payload of at least one message in the sequence of messages associated with the random access procedure, or a grant associated with another message in the sequence of messages associated with the random access procedure. In some aspects, the user equipment may transmit the acknowledgment based at least in part on the information that identifies the resource. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US10917901B2 |
Quality of service configurations for radio bearers with multiple data flows
A wireless communications system may establish radio bearers for certain data transmissions between a user equipment (UE) and a base station. A radio bearer may be associated with one or more quality of services (QoS) parameters, such as a bit rate. The base station may indicate to the UE a time window over which to average the bit rate. A radio bearer may include multiple data flows. The base station may provide information regarding QoS parameters for each data flow in control signaling, such as a grant. |
| US10917898B2 |
Auxiliary communication method and system, and device having base station function and terminal
The present disclosure provides an auxiliary communication method and system, a device having base station function and a terminal. The auxiliary communication method includes: determining whether it is needed to provide auxiliary communication for any terminal according to channel quality of communication channels with the any terminal and data transmission requirement of the any terminal; selecting a specified terminal which is connected to the device having the base station function as an auxiliary terminal for assisting communication of the any terminal, when it is determined that it is needed to provide auxiliary communication for the any terminal; communicating with the any terminal through the auxiliary terminal. The present disclosure enables accurately to determine the terminal assisted in communication. Wasting communication sources and blind assistance are avoided. Higher channel quality of the terminal between the terminal and the base station and higher data transmission rate can be ensured. |
| US10917896B2 |
User equipment, communication system, and method of controlling a user equipment
A user equipment (2) has a wireless interface configured for communication with a cellular communication network. The user equipment (2) is configured to use device-to-device resources for device-to-device discovery and/or device-to-device communication. The device-to-device resources are dependent on whether the user equipment is out of coverage of the cellular communication network. |
| US10917877B2 |
Method for transmitting control information in wireless communication systems
When a plurality of terminals share the same resources in a wireless communication system, and when control information such as acknowledgement/negative acknowledgement (ACK/NAK) information or scheduling information is transmitted, a method of efficiently performing code division multiplexing (CDM) is required to distinguish the plurality of terminals. In particular, it is necessary to develop a method by which a code sequence of CDM can be selected and used according to each cell condition. Provided is a method of forming a signal in a wireless communication system in which a plurality of terminals commonly share frequency and time resources. The method includes the operations of receiving condition information in a cell; selecting one of a plurality of time domain orthogonal sequences having different lengths, according to the condition information; and allocating the selected time domain orthogonal sequence to a control signal symbol block. |
| US10917874B2 |
Adaptive paging techniques for extended coverage-capable devices
Adaptive paging techniques for EC-capable devices are described. In one embodiment, for example, an apparatus may comprise at least one memory and logic for an evolved node B (eNB), at least a portion of the logic comprised in hardware coupled to the at least one memory, the logic to receive an S1 paging message comprising a user equipment (UE) identifier (ID) associated with a UE and an extended coverage (EC) capability indicator indicating that the UE is EC-capable and page the UE using an EC paging sequence based on receipt of the S1 paging message, the EC paging sequence to comprise a series of transmissions of a radio resource control (RRC) paging message, the logic to truncate the EC paging sequence based on a determination that the UE has responded to RRC paging. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US10917871B2 |
Method and device for determining carrier for bearing paging message and sending paging message
Provided are a method and a device for determining a carrier for bearing a paging message and sending a paging message. The method for determining a carrier for bearing a paging message can comprise: acquiring, from a paging message sent by a mobility management entity (MME) or information locally stored by a base station, a paging characteristic of a terminal, where the paging characteristic indicates whether the terminal has the capability of supporting a non-anchor carrier for bearing the paging message; and determining a carrier for bearing the paging message corresponding to the terminal according to the paging characteristic. |
| US10917870B2 |
Angle of arrival estimation method and device
An angle of arrival estimation method and device, where a first device: collects a first signal from a second device using a reference antenna and a first antenna group; determines first channel state information (CSI); collects a second signal from the second device using the reference antenna and a second antenna group; determines second CSI; determines a phase difference vector between the first signal and the second signal based on a vector corresponding to the reference antenna in the first CSI and a vector corresponding to the reference antenna in the second CSI; compensates for the second CSI using the phase difference vector; and estimates an angle of arrival of the second device based on the first CSI and compensated second CSI. |
| US10917868B2 |
Method for notifying of mobility event in wireless communication system and device therefor
In one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an event notification method of an AMF in a wireless communication system. The event notification method includes receiving, from a requester, a subscribe message for a notification subscribe to a mobility event of a UE, wherein the subscribe message includes an identifier (ID) of the UE and an event filter for filtering the mobility event; performing a registration procedure for the UE; and when the mobility event filtered by the event filter happens in the registration procedure, completing the registration procedure of a notification message for the mobility event and then sending the notification message to a SMF, wherein if the subscribe message includes an indicator indicating a maintenance of a connected mode of the UE, the connected mode of the UE is maintained for a predetermined time after the registration procedure is completed. |
| US10917864B2 |
Method and device for realizing synchronization
The invention relates to the technical field of communications, and more particularly, to a method and device for realizing synchronization. The method comprises: performing, by a base station, and according to an SRS signal transmitted by a terminal, filtering to obtain a RRU channel having the maximum receiving power in a current operation; upon determining that the RRU channel having the maximum receiving power in the current operation is different from a RRU channel used in the currently performed demodulation, refraining from performing immediate switching; and permitting switching of the RRU channel only when the receiving power of the RRU channel is determined to match the maximum threshold of a preset series of thresholds, and transmitting a TA command word to the terminal while switching the RRU channel to complete synchronization with the terminal. The invention prevents a terminal from frequently switching between RRU channels on a subframe basis. Moreover, a TA command word is transmitted while switching is being performed, thereby preventing a problem in which when a change in a RRU channel occurs, a TA command word is not received by a terminal for a long time, resulting in an asynchronous operation. |
| US10917861B2 |
Radio device and radio cell with multiplexed data sequences with unequal power allocation
The disclosure relates to a radio device, in particular a user equipment, for communication with a radio cell, the radio device comprising: a processor, configured: to generate a radio frame comprising a first data sequence and a second data sequence, to arrange the first data sequence within the radio frame in a time interval that is non-overlapping with respect to a predetermined time interval of a first data sequence of another radio device with another adjacent radio cell, and to apply an unequal power allocation for generating the first data sequence and the second data sequence. |
| US10917860B1 |
System and method for using dual power meters for satellite terminal calibration
Some implementations of the disclosure are directed to a satellite terminal comprising: a modem; and a radio frequency unit (RFU) configured to amplify and frequency upconvert a transmit signal for transmission over an inroute channel of a satellite communications network, the RFU comprising: an input power meter configured to measure a first power level of an intermediate frequency (IF) signal transmitted from the modem to an input of the RFU; an upconverter configured to frequency upconvert the IF signal to obtain a radio frequency (RF) signal; and an output power meter configured to measure a second power level of the RF signal. By taking the readings from the input and output power meters of the RFU, one or more calibration related functions, including a determination of the power loss due to the IF cable or a determination of the upconverter's gain, may be automatically performed at the satellite terminal. |
| US10917858B2 |
Communication control apparatus and wireless communication apparatus
[Object] To achieve both prevention of harmful interference and promptness of power allocation under conditions in which multiple secondary systems may be managed.[Solution] Provided is a communication control apparatus including: a calculation unit configured to calculate a transmit power to be allocated, including a nominal transmit power and a margin for interference avoidance, for one or more secondary systems that secondarily use frequency channels protected for a primary system; and a determination unit configured to determine a variation in a number of secondary systems, and cause the calculation unit to adjust the margin for interference avoidance on a basis of the determined variation. |
| US10917857B2 |
Methods and systems for wireless communication
Methods and systems for wireless communication are described. A computing device may receive data via a network. The computing device may modify one or more settings associated with a network based on the data. |
| US10917856B2 |
Statistical projection for controlling BLER
Methods are disclosed for determining a block error rate (BLER) and determining if the BLER is significantly above, below or on BLER target. The method includes determining a pair of thresholds including an upper threshold and a lower threshold for a predetermined confidence level and determining a threshold in total number of blocks received. The method further includes determining a Required Compensation BLER from a number of bad blocks, a total number of blocks received and a maximum total number of blocks to receive for a purpose of statistical significance; comparing the Required Compensation BLER against the upper and lower threshold to determine if the BLER is significantly above the BLER target, below the BLER target or inconclusive; and, if the threshold in total number of blocks received is reached, then the inconclusive result is reinterpreted as the BLER being on target. |
| US10917853B2 |
System, method and apparatus for battery allocation
A server for allocating a rechargeable battery among a plurality of roles performed by a group of devices removably connectable with the rechargeable battery, receives for each role from a subgroup of devices, data sets corresponding to respective operational periods. Each data set includes an identifier of the rechargeable battery; a measured capacity; and a measured energy consumption during the operational period. The server: determines and stores, based on the measured capacities, a predicted capacity of the rechargeable battery; determines and stores, for each role, a predicted energy consumption per role based on the measured energy consumptions; obtains an allocation defined by the identifier of the rechargeable battery and an identifier of one of the roles; compares the predicted capacity with the predicted energy consumption corresponding to the obtained role; and when the predicted energy consumption corresponding to the one of the roles exceeds the predicted capacity, generates an alert. |
| US10917849B2 |
Radio frequency (RF) power detector for antenna mode detection
In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus for privacy protection includes a housing arranged to hold a second device, a local communication device at least partially supported by the housing, and a controller, where the apparatus is associated with a radio frequency (RF) power detector. The RF power detector monitors energy emitted from one or more antennas of the second device in response to determining that the second device indicates that the second device has transitioned from a first mode of operation to a second mode of operation. The apparatus further establishes a communication channel between the apparatus and the second device, and obtains, through the communication channel, a communication status of the second device. The apparatus can then report compromise of the second device upon determining that a discrepancy between the communication status and the energy emission. |
| US10917846B2 |
Low power wireless communication device and remote management techniques
According to one embodiment, a beacon device is configured to provide power in the beacon device in response to a signal from a clock to enter a wake state from a sleep state. The beacon device is further configured to receive configuration parameters over the wireless network interfaces from a network device, monitor one or more of a beacon sensor or a user device over the wireless network interfaces according to the configuration parameters, transmit data over the network interfaces to the network device according to the configuration parameters, and monitor the clock for a signal to enter a sleep state. The beacon device is further configured to disrupt the power in the beacon device in response to the signal to enter the sleep state from the clock. |
| US10917842B2 |
Access point connection method and terminal
Embodiments of this application relate to the communications field, and provide an access point connection method and a terminal, so as to preferentially connect to a traffic-free access point, reduce traffic consumption of a user, and improve video experience of the user. The method specifically includes: A terminal first obtains a charging type of each of at least one AP, where the AP charging type includes a traffic-free AP and a traffic-charged AP; and then the terminal selects an AP for connection based on the charging type of each of the at least one AP and an AP connection priority. A connection priority of the traffic-free AP is higher than that of the traffic-charged AP. This application is used to connect to an AP by a terminal. |
| US10917841B2 |
Method for selecting serving MME of remote UE and transmitting NAS message in wireless communication system, and apparatus for said method
Provided is a method for selecting a serving mobility management entity (MME) and transmitting a non-access stratum (NAS) message, the method according to one embodiment of the present invention, with respect to an eNB selecting a serving MME of a remote user equipment (UE) and transmitting an NAS message in a wireless communication system, comprising the steps of: the eNB receiving an attach request of the remote UE; the eNB selecting a serving MME of the remote UE; and the eNB transmitting the attach request to the selected MME, wherein, on the basis of one or more from among the identification data of a relay UE, data indicating that the attach request is transmitted by means of the relay UE, or data indicating that the selected PLMN data of the remote UE is not available, the eNB selects a PLMN of the relay UE as the PLMN of the remote UE. |
| US10917837B2 |
Techniques and apparatuses for common search space determination
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment may receive when operating in a network that provides synchronization signals at a plurality of locations in a channel bandwidth, a common search space (CSS) indicator for a synchronization signal, wherein the CSS indicator indicates that the synchronization signal is not associated with a CSS for a downlink control channel. The user equipment may determine a location of the CSS for the downlink control channel based at least in part on the CSS indicator. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US10917833B2 |
Implicit system information (SI) content variation enabling soft combining
According to certain embodiments, a method is disclosed for use in a network node. The method comprises transmitting a set of system information transmission. Each transmission within the set comprises system information, and the set of transmissions enable soft combining by configuring a portion of the system information to be the same for each transmission within the set. For each transmission, the method comprises providing an indication of an identifier associated with the respective transmission. The indication is provided other than in the system information. |
| US10917832B2 |
Communication device, communication method, and program
A communication device performs processing of transmission and reception of wireless signals in a period of a predetermined length, which arrives at a predetermined time interval, processing of requesting a particular communication device, belonging to a group of a plurality of communication devices that are synchronized regarding the period, for proxy regarding at least one processing of transmission and reception of wireless signals in the period, and processing of deciding whether or not to perform a request for proxy, in accordance with a frequency of the period in which the communication means performing transmission and reception of wireless signals, out of a plurality of the periods. |
| US10917831B2 |
Radio access network slice generation method, radio access network, and slice manager
This patent application discloses a radio access network slice generation method, a radio access network, and a slice manager. The method includes: receiving, by a radio access network, a radio access network slice generation request message sent by a slice manager; and generating, by the radio access network, a radio access network slice. The radio access network slice generation request message includes information about a service type, and a protocol stack corresponding to the service type is configured for the radio access network slice. In this patent application, there is no need to repeatedly deploy different radio access networks to meet different service types, and therefore operating expenses are reduced. The radio access network slice may be quickly generated, and this facilitates rapid deployment of a new service. |
| US10917828B2 |
System for steering the traffic of a roaming user, methods, unit, and platform used in this system
A system including an entity of a home network configured to register geographical locations of users. On receiving a request to update the location of a user, the entity determines minimum quality of service parameters required of the visited network as a function of the service requested and of a profile of the user. These parameters and the updated quality of service of the visited network are taken into account by a traffic steering platform in order to give a positive or a negative response to the request. |
| US10917827B2 |
Communication system and head mounted display
The present disclosure provides a communication system and a head mounted display. The head mounted display is configured for: obtaining first geological information of the head mounted display at present based on a positioning technology; forwarding the first geological information to a base station through an access point; and in response to the head mounted display changing from the first geological information to second geological information, switching to a specific transmission mode according to a control signal from the base station. |
| US10917820B2 |
Wireless communication device and control method therefor
The disclosure relates to a wireless communication device and a method for controlling the same and, particularly, to a wireless communication device capable of communicating in different frequency bands, and a method for controlling the same.A method according to an embodiment of the disclosure corresponds to a method for controlling a wireless communication device having a wireless communication unit in accordance with each of a plurality of wireless communication standards. The method may comprise the steps of: receiving a first control signal from a first network by a first communication processor which communicates in a first wireless standard mode; controlling, by the first communication processor, power of a second communication processor of a second wireless standard mode to be turned on when the first control signal includes system control information of the second wireless standard mode; transferring, by the first communication processor, control information to be used in a system of the second wireless standard mode to the second communication processor through a data communication interface when data received from a system of the first wireless standard mode includes the control information to be used in the system of the second wireless standard mode; and accessing and communicating with the system of the second wireless standard mode by the second communication processor.The present research has been conducted with the support of the “Cross-Department Giga KOREA Project” of the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning. |
| US10917811B2 |
Updating multiple packet filters in a single bearer context IE
A method is disclosed, comprising: in a general packet radio services (GPRS) tunneling protocol (GTP) message to update a GTP tunnel with a traffic flow template (TFT), sending a first opcode in a header of a TFT message; sending a second opcode in a packet filter field of the TFT message; interpreting the first opcode to initiate at least two of creation, deletion, and updating of traffic flow templates (TFTs); and interpreting the second opcode to identify an existing packet filter for adding, replacing, and deleting a packet filter. |
| US10917810B2 |
Method and wireless communication system for traffic mobility between heterogeneous access networks
A traffic mobility method between heterogeneous access networks of a wireless communication system includes, as a user equipment (UE) multiply accesses a first access network and a second access network, configuring a first transmission path corresponding to the first access network and a second transmission path corresponding to the second access network with respect to the UE, by a gateway, determining whether traffic mobility is performed on each traffic flow based on a traffic mobility policy of the each traffic flow served to the UE through the first transmission path and a transmission state of the second access network, by a control entity, and changing a transmission path of a traffic flow on which traffic mobility is determined, to the second transmission path from the first transmission path, by the gateway. |
| US10917802B2 |
Device and method of handling communication operations with a communication device
A base station for handling communication operations with a communication device comprising a storage unit for storing instructions and a processing means coupled to the storage unit. The processing means is configured to execute the instructions stored in the storage unit. The instructions comprise transmitting at least one configuration of a first type for configuring 32 measurement objects (MeasObjects) to the communication device; transmitting at least one configuration of a second type for configuring at least one MeasObject in addition to the 32 MeasObjects to the communication device, wherein the second type is different from the first type; receiving a measurement result corresponding to one of the 32 MeasObjects from the communication device; and receiving a measurement result corresponding to one of the at least one MeasObject from the communication device. |
| US10917799B2 |
Central control for wireless device density optimization
Methods and apparatuses for managing user density in wireless communications are described. In one example, a method includes receiving at a central controller device a plurality of link data associated with a plurality of wireless links between a plurality of first communication devices and a plurality of second communication devices. The method includes identifying a global system performance from the plurality of link data utilizing a link quality parameter. The method further includes, responsive to the global system performance, generating one or more modified link settings for a first wireless link between a first communication device and a second communication device. The method further includes transmitting from the central controller device to the first communication device or the second communication device the one or more modified link settings for the first wireless link for implementation at the first communication device and/or the second communication device. |
| US10917798B2 |
Shaping of transmission beams
There is provided mechanisms for shaping transmission beams in a wireless communications network. A method is performed by a network node. The method comprises acquiring channel measurements from wireless devices served by radio access network nodes using current beam forming parameters and being controlled by the network node. The method comprises determining, based on the channel measurements, desired beam forming parameters for shaping the transmission beams for at least one of the radio access network nodes. The method comprises initiating network controlled handover of at least some of the wireless devices served by the radio access network nodes based on the desired beam forming parameters. The method comprises initiating a change of the current beam forming parameters to the desired beam forming parameters for shaping the transmission beams for the at least one of the radio access network nodes only after having initiated said network controlled handover. |
| US10917797B2 |
Method and system for detecting and resolving anomalies in a wireless network
Anomalies at nodes of a wireless network can be detected by receiving performance measurement (PM) data for a plurality of nodes in the wireless telecommunications network, accessing sets of binned data of the PM data for each node of the plurality of nodes, comparing at least one characteristic of the binned data for each node to at least one of a threshold value and the binned data for another node of the plurality of nodes, and determining whether an anomaly is present at each of the plurality of nodes based on a result of the comparison. |
| US10917796B1 |
Space-based internet network realized by satellite system
A satellite system has satellites supporting inter-satellite communication to form a multihop communication network; computing servers distributed over the satellites and networked together to form a space-based Internet network; and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routers integrated to the space-based Internet network. Each satellite is installed with a BGP router to locally manage the servers installed in this satellite. Data packets generated by the servers are transmitted from the servers to the BGP router entirely over an in-satellite local area network for carrying out routing of the data packets, lessening a communication burden on inter-satellite communication. The BGP routers also assign autonomous system (AS) numbers to the servers so as to enable the space-based Internet network to function independently without a need for support from a terrestrial Internet network. It allows a user to access Internet services provided by the space-based Internet network even if the terrestrial Internet network fails. |
| US10917790B2 |
Server trust evaluation based authentication
Disclosed herein are techniques for enabling a user to activate a new device with a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) without requiring the user to provide MNO authentication credentials that are easily forgotten. The user activates the new device using credentials from an existing device (associated with the user) that is trusted by the MNO and also using a trust score provided by a third-party server that has knowledge of associations between the user and the existing device. The new device can be a supplemental device, such as a wearable device to a cellular phone, where both devices remain capable of accessing services provided by the MNO after the new device is activated with the MNO. The new device can also be a replacement device, such as a new phone, tablet, or wearable device, where the new device supplants access to services provided by the MNO for an existing device. |
| US10917787B2 |
Security gateway for a regional/home network
Systems, devices and methods to protect a regional network (e.g., home network) by monitoring devices connected to and attempting to connect to the regional network. Monitoring includes assessing and addressing security concerns regarding devices attempting to or available to connect to the regional network as well as monitoring configurations and activity of connected devices. Devices to monitor include: computers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), laptops, tablets, home appliances, smartphones, smart televisions, and any other type of device in the logical proximity of the regional network. |
| US10917785B2 |
Method and apparatus for implementing bearer specific changes as part of a connection reconfiguration that impacts the security keys being used
A method and apparatus provides a communication connection between a user equipment and a network entity including a plurality of radio bearers having security keys. A connection reconfiguration message is received, which identifies bearer specific changes to be made to a subset of radio bearers including less than all of the plurality of radio bearers, that impact the security keys being used by the subset of radio bearers, where the connection reconfiguration message includes a bearer identification field that identifies the radio bearers included in the subset and a chaining counter. The requested changes are applied to the subset of radio bearers associated with the bearer identification field without resetting the communication connection with the communication network. |
| US10917783B2 |
Machine-type communication proxy function
One embodiment includes a method and apparatus for routing messages in a machine-type communication (MTC) architecture. The method includes receiving a request at a MTC-proxy residing at an egress of a network. The request includes an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) for which a destination is outside the network. The method further includes replacing, by the MTC-proxy, the IMSI in the request with an external identifier. |
| US10917780B2 |
Wireless terminal for operating in a cellular network
A wireless terminal for operating in a cellular network includes a transceiver, at least one processor and a memory. The transceiver is configured to receive system information respectively transmitted by base stations comprising area system information transmitted by one of the base stations. The area system information is common for a local area covered by said base station and at least one other base station. The processor is configured to store received area system information in the memory. The processor is configured to process a later transmitted area system information only in case of detection of: an area identifier transmitted with the system information indicating a change of area, or a system value change field transmitted with the system information indicating a change of values of area system information values, or an overrun field transmitted with the system information indicating an overrun of the system value change field. |
| US10917779B2 |
User equipment registration redistribution in a MSC pool
A system, methods, nodes and computer program for redistributing a registration of a UE from a first MSC to a second MSC is provided. The first MSC and the second MSCs are members of a pool of MSCs. The UE is registered in the first MSC and is attached to the first MSC via a packet control node such as MME or SGSN. The first MSC receives an order from an O&M center to redistribute the registrations of UEs in the pool. The first MSC sends a redistribution order to the packet control node. The packet control node triggers the UE to perform a routing or tracking area update procedure and triggers a location area update procedure to the second MSC, causing the UE to be registered to the second MSC. |
| US10917774B2 |
Bluetooth audio communication system and method for acknowledging reception of packets of audio streams at a slave and master devices
A method applied to a wireless Bluetooth audio communication system includes: providing an audio gateway of a first piconet to communicate with a master device in the first piconet and to transmit at least one packet of audio stream to the master device and a slave device; employing a first transceiver as the master device to receive the at least one packet of the audio stream from the audio gateway; and, employing a second transceiver as the slave device to receive the at least one packet of the audio stream from the audio gateway and to acknowledge the first transceiver whether the second transceiver has successfully received the at least one packet of the audio stream from the audio gateway. |
| US10917771B2 |
System for smart child seat vehicle integration
A system for a vehicle comprises a controller, programmed to output a warning to a registered mobile device via a server over a wireless network, responsive to a safety event indicative of a child being left in the vehicle in a dangerous condition triggered responsive to detection of presence of the child in a car seat and failure to receive confirmation that an adult occupant is still in the vehicle. |
| US10917769B2 |
Method and device for transmitting and receiving shared control message in wireless access system supporting machine type communication
One embodiment provides a technique of adjusting a gate voltage to be applied to at least one MOS capacitor and an amount of electric charge to be stored in the MOS capacitor so as to determine sensitivity of a change in the amount of electric charge stored in the MOS capacitor, and exposing the MOS capacitor to an electric field for a predetermined amount of time and then reading an electron inflow or outflow result due to the electric field so as to interpret the intensity and the direction of the electric field, thereby measuring the intensity and the direction of the electric field. |
| US10917758B1 |
Voice-based messaging
Techniques for enabling a system to create a multimedia messaging service (MMS) message or a short message service (SMS) message from a spoken message are described. A system may receive audio data corresponding to a spoken message. The system may determine a recipient of the spoken message as well as a device associated with the recipient. The system may determine the type of messaging supported by the device. Based on the messaging capabilities, the system generates either a MMS message or a SMS message. The MMS message may include a message payload including a portion of text corresponding to content of the message as well as audio data embedded in the message payload. The SMS message may include a message payload including a portion of text corresponding to content of the message as well as a link to message content audio data stored by the system. |
| US10917756B2 |
Identification verification and authentication system
A system for verifying an identity of a user includes a first client electronic device associated with a first user, and a computer-readable storage medium having one or more programming instructions that, when executed, cause the first client electronic device to receive a first secret and a second secret, detect, a wireless signal being broadcast by a second client electronic device in proximity to a specified physical location where the interaction is to occur, establish a communication channel with the second client electronic device, send the first secret to the second client electronic device via the communication channel, receive data from the second client electronic device via the communication channel, determine whether the received data matches the second secret, and in response to determining that the received data matches the second secret, cause an alert to be provided to the first user via the first client electronic device. |
| US10917755B2 |
Object tracking using a cognitive heterogeneous ad hoc mesh network
Embodiments described herein are directed to a tracking objects using a cognitive heterogeneous ad hoc mesh network. Participant objects transmit notification signals to inform other participant objects in line-of-sight of their position and movement. The participants also utilize echoes of the notification signals to detect and estimate the position and movement of non-participant objects. Participant objects can then share this positional information with one another to refine the estimated position and movement of non-participant objects. The position of each other participant and non-participant object is updated based on an individualized update rate that dynamically changes based on the distance and velocity of closure between the participant and the other participant or non-participant object. |
| US10917753B2 |
Electronic device and method for providing information by electronic device
An operation method of an electronic device is provided. The method includes receiving biometric information of a first user from a first external electronic device, receiving information sensed by a second external electronic device, which is located at a selected place associated with the first external electronic device, from the second external electronic device, generating user guide information at least partially based on the received biometric information of the first user and sensed information, receiving at least one of information indicating that the first external electronic device is located at the selected place and a user input for requesting of the user guide information via the second external electronic device, and in response to at least one of the received information and the user input, displaying the user guide information via a display device located at the selected place. |
| US10917752B1 |
Connected services configurator
A system may include a telematics device associated with a vehicle, a first computing device associated with a driver of the vehicle, and a server. The server may receive, from the telematics device or another device, driving behavior data, a vehicle location, and a time corresponding to the vehicle location, and parse data regarding a driver's calendar in order to identify a scheduled meeting or event and a location and/or time associated therewith. Further, the server may estimate a time of arrival at which the vehicle will arrive at the meeting or event location, determine whether or not the driver will be late to the meeting or event, and take action as appropriate. |
| US10917750B2 |
System and method for locating a portable device in different zones relative to a vehicle and enabling vehicle control functions
A vehicle system may include wireless transmitters carried by a vehicle and spaced apart from one another and configured to transmit wireless signals, a portable device configured to receive the wireless signals from the wireless transmitters, and a controller carried by the vehicle. The controller may be configured to wirelessly communicate with the portable device, cooperate with the portable device to determine when the portable device enters into one of a plurality of different zones relative to the vehicle based upon the received wireless location signals, with the zones having different respective vehicle control functions associated therewith. The controller may also be configured to enable the respective vehicle control function associated with the zone entered into by the portable device. |
| US10917743B2 |
Mapping discovery system
Systems and methods are provided for determining that the first computing device is located within a predetermined geofence and that a user of the first computing device is opted into chance mode. Based on determining that the user of first computing device is opted into chance mode, systems and methods further provide for determining a subset of a plurality of computing devices that are located within the predetermined geofence and that are associated with users opted into chance mode, generating location information and user information each of the users of the subset of the plurality of computing devices, and causing display on the first computing device of indicium for each user associated with each of the subset of the plurality of computing devices on a map, each indicium presented in a location on the map associated with each of the subset of the plurality of computing devices. |
| US10917742B2 |
Electronic apparatus, device and method for adjusting a parameter for a proximity-based service communication
An electronic apparatus, an information processing device and an information processing method. An electronic apparatus for a base station side includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to: control a user equipment to acquire, from a base station, reference information about a signal intensity on a specific spectrum resource in a predetermined region; when the user equipment is located in the predetermined region, control the user equipment to sense the signal intensity on the specific spectrum resource; and control the user equipment to adjust, based on the reference information and the sensed signal intensity, a parameter for performing near-distance service communication in the predetermined region, so as to achieve an expected communication performance, wherein the parameter influences the access rate and/or transmission reliability of near-distance service communication. |
| US10917740B1 |
Laboratory utilization monitoring and analytics
A method includes defining a plurality of monitored spaces. For each of at least a subset of the plurality of monitored spaces, the method includes associating a set of laboratory equipment with the monitored space, calculating an equipment utilization score for the monitored space based on resource consumption data for the set of laboratory equipment, calculating an occupancy utilization score for the monitored space based on occupant tracking data for the monitored space, and calculating a combined utilization score based on the equipment utilization score and the occupancy utilization score. The method also includes providing a graphical user interface comprising the combined utilization scores for the subset of the plurality of monitored spaces. |
| US10917739B1 |
Location tracking with loitering logic
A location system of a mobile device may detect a first location and a second location of the mobile device. A processor of the mobile device may determine that the first location and second location are within a geofence surrounding the location of interest. The processor may determine a speed at which the mobile device traveled from the first location to the second location. The processor may determine that the mobile device is loitering at the location of interest in response to the speed being below a threshold value. In response to determining that the mobile device is loitering at the location of interest, the processor may perform check in processing to check a user of the mobile device as being on site at the location of interest. |
| US10917738B2 |
Systems and methods for providing mobile proving ground
The disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for enabling beta testing of new features within a native application. In one embodiment, a native application executed by a client device may include executable instructions that are activated and executed only upon indication of a user belonging to a beta test group. The client device may receive a signal from a service or content provider that includes test group information indicating whether a user is a member of a test group. The client device may process the received signal to determine whether the user is a member of a test group and, if so, activates and executes certain instructions received as part of the native application that define a user interface enabling access to additional functionality unavailable to a user determined not to be a member of a test group. |
| US10917736B2 |
System and method for spatially projected audio communication
A system for providing spatially projected audio communication between members of a group, the system mounted onto a respective user of the group, the system comprising: a detection unit; a communication unit; a processing unit; and an audio interface unit, configured to audibly present the synthesized spatially resolved audio signal to the user. |
| US10917734B2 |
Electronic device for controlling speaker and operating method thereof
An electronic device for controlling a speaker and an operating method thereof are provided. The electronic device includes an audio output apparatus, and a processor configured to, according to a type of a first sound source to be output through the audio output apparatus, control an output of the audio output apparatus to output a first sound corresponding to the first sound source so as to be focused on a first area. |
| US10917726B2 |
Diaphragm and sounding device
A diaphragm is provided, including a dome and a suspension extending from a periphery of the dome. The dome includes a stack of an aluminum foil layer, a foam layer and a carbon fiber layer. The dome is recessed from the aluminum foil layer toward the carbon fiber layer to form a receiving recess. The receiving recess is arranged surrounding the periphery of the dome. The suspension is partially received in the receiving recess and is fixed to the dome. A sounding device is also provided, the sounding device includes the diaphragm. The diaphragm and the sounding device of the present disclosure have better high frequency acoustic performance and excellent reliability. |
| US10917722B2 |
System and method for digital signal processing
A system and method for digital processing including a gain element to process an input audio signal, a high pass filter to then filter the signal and create a high pass signal, a first filter module to filter the high pass signal and create a first filtered signal and a splitter to split the high pass signal into two high pass signals. The first filter module filters one high pass signals before a first compressor modulates the signal or a high pass signal to create a modulated signal. A second filter module filters the modulated signal to create a second filtered signal that is processed by a first processing module including a band splitter that splits the signal into low and high band signals that are then modulated by compressors. A second processing module processes the modulated low and high band signals to create an output signal. |
| US10917720B2 |
Sound source localization device, sound source localization method, and program
A sound source localization device includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire acoustic signals of M channels (M is an integer equal to or greater than one), a phase difference information calculator configured to perform a short-time Fourier transform on the acoustic signals of M channels and to convert a time domain into a frequency domain including phase information, and an estimator configured to input phase information of the acoustic signals subjected to the short-time Fourier transform to a deep learning machine and to perform sound source localization of the acoustic signals using the deep learning machine where input follows a von Mises distribution. |
| US10917716B2 |
Apparatus for and method of wind detection
A method, comprising: obtain one or more accelerometer signals derived from an accelerometer; and determining one or more parameters of wind at the accelerometer based on the one or more accelerometer signals. |
| US10917715B2 |
Acoustic transducer with split dipole vents
A loudspeaker including an acoustic radiator configured to emit front-side acoustic radiation from a front side and rear-side acoustic radiation from a rear side; a housing that directs the front-side acoustic radiation and the rear-side acoustic radiation; and a plurality of sound-emitting vents arranged in the housing. The plurality of sound-emitting vents includes a first sound-emitting vent arranged in a first end of the housing and a second sound-emitting vent in a second end of the housing. A first distance between the first and second sound-emitting vents defines a first effective length of a first loudspeaker dipole. The plurality of sound-emitting vents further includes third and fourth sound-emitting vents arranged in the housing. A second distance between the first sound-emitting vent and the third and fourth sound-emitting vents defines a second effective length of a second loudspeaker dipole. The second effective length is shorter than the first effective length. |
| US10917711B2 |
Flanged earbud and hearing device including same
Various embodiments of an earbud for insertion into an ear canal and a hearing device that includes such earbud are disclosed. The earbud includes an elongated body having a first end, a second end, and a cavity that extends along a body axis between the first end and the second end of the elongated body. The earbud also includes a first flange connected to the elongated body, where the first flange includes a first end adjacent the first end of the elongated body, a second end, and a sound hole disposed in the first end of the first flange that is acoustically connected to the cavity of the elongated body. The first flange further includes a vent disposed through the first flange. The earbud also includes a second flange connected to the second end of the elongated body and including a first end adjacent the second end of the elongated body and a second end. |
| US10917705B2 |
Implementing intelligent network service functionality in a network
Simulating intelligent network triggers in a network system is provided. A mobile terminal is configured with an intelligent network Simulator adapted to detect call events and originate simulated intelligent network triggers in response to the call events. Call progressions implemented according to the simulated intelligent network triggers may be managed or coordinated by at least one of a carrier-gateway server and an Enterprise-gateway server. Call progressions implemented by simulated intelligent network triggers may be specified according to Enterprise member policies or general Enterprise behaviors. Advantageously, if a carrier network does not support a trigger infrastructure that has capabilities of originating triggers and terminating triggers, or if a roaming agreement is not in place that allows transfer of triggers between carriers, the use of an intelligent network Simulator provides an alternative mechanism for providing IN service functionality without network support for intelligent network triggers. |
| US10917703B2 |
System and method for generating a custom summary of unconsumed portions of a series of media assets
Systems and methods are provided herein for generating summaries of unconsumed portions of an ordered series of media assets, customized for multiple users. A media guidance application may determine that a given media asset of an ordered series is to be collectively consumed by a first user and a second user. A first portion of an ordered series, that both the first user and the second user have not yet consumed, is identified together with a second portion of the ordered series that the first user has consumed but the second user has not yet consumed. A custom summary including a detailed summary of the first portion (e.g., a two minute summary) and less detailed summary of the second portion (e.g., a one minute summary) is generated. |
| US10917702B2 |
Creating customized short-form content from long-form content
In one example, a method includes extracting an excerpt from a first item of digital content. The first item of digital content is one of a plurality of items of digital content stored in a digital content library of a telecommunications service provider network. Topics that are trending among a plurality of users of the network are identified. A first topic of the topics in which a first user of the plurality of users has expressed an interest is identified. The excerpt is mapped to the first topic to generate a local mapping for the first user. The local mapping indicates a relationship between the first topic and the excerpt. A customized collection of excerpts is generated for the first user based on the local mapping. The first excerpt is included in the customized collection of excerpts. The customized collection of excerpts is sent to the first user. |
| US10917697B2 |
Interactive programming guide
Techniques of providing an interactive programming guide with a personalized lineup are disclosed. In some embodiments, a profile is accessed, and a personalized lineup is determined based on the profile. The personalized lineup may include a corresponding media content identification assigned to each one of a plurality of sequential time slots, where each media content identification identifies media content for the corresponding time slot. A first interactive programming guide may be caused to be displayed on a first media content device associated with the profile, where the first interactive programming guide includes the personalized lineup. |
| US10917696B2 |
Content provision server, content provision program, content provision system and user program
Communications are established between a referring content and a referred content. A content providing server 1 includes an obtainer 11 configured to obtain first post data P1 from a first user terminal 3 on which first content data M1 is being viewed, and second post data P2 from a second user terminal 4 on which second content data M2 is being viewed; and an output unit 12 configured to output the first content data M1 and the first post data P1 to the first user terminal 3, and the second content data M2 and the second post data P2 to the second user terminal 4, and to output, if referring to and outputting the second content data M2 on the first content data M1, the second content data M2 to the first user terminal 3, and the first post data P1 to the second user terminal 4. |
| US10917692B2 |
Ratings information
A system for content advisory ratings information. |
| US10917688B2 |
Video content providing apparatus, control method thereof and system
An example video content apparatus including: an output portion including output circuitry configured to transmit a content signal for displaying an image to a relay connected to an image processing apparatus to provide the content signal to the image processing apparatus; and at least one processor configured to receive video formation information about a first video format supported by the image processing apparatus from among a plurality of video formats from the relay, and if it is determined that the relay does not support the first video format, to output the content signal corresponding to a second video format different from the first video format and supportable by the relay from among the plurality of video formats. |
| US10917686B2 |
System and method for prioritizing and filtering CEC commands
A first controllable appliance receives from a second controllable appliance a command for causing the first controllable appliance to be placed into a state and, in response, determines a trust level of the second controllable appliance. When it is determined that the second controllable appliance is trustworthy, the first controllable appliance executes the command. When it is determined that the second controllable appliance is untrustworthy, the first controllable appliance ignores the command. Otherwise, the first controllable appliance enters into a state in which the first controllable appliance waits for at least a predetermined period of time for a user to confirm whether or not the first controllable appliance should be caused to execute the command. |
| US10917681B2 |
Multimedia bullet screen on TV via remote control input device and set top box
The example system and method enable a user to post comments to appear as textual content in a streaming graphical content presentation. The textual content and the graphical content may be provided to the user's set top box for presentation on an associated display device and may be provided to another user's set top box for presentation on the other user's display device. Each of the users utilize a wireless remote control enabled to accept text and/or voice inputs of a comment for inclusion in the streaming graphical content. The set top box generates a comment based on the inputted text and/or voice received from the remote control. The set top box provides the generated comment to a media server which distributes textual content based on the generated comment to other set top boxes for presentation with the streaming graphical content. |
| US10917678B1 |
Enhanced subscriber authentication using location tracking
Tracking and analysis of the location of user and device access to telecommunications services may be used to validate that a given user or device is part of an authorized subscriber household and is therefore properly accessing those services in accordance with the terms of service. A service provider may determine, based on previously collected data and user information collected while a user accesses a service, whether the user's pattern of access establishes a required pattern of access determined by the service provider, such as access on a minimum periodic basis from the home of an authorized subscriber. |
| US10917669B2 |
Broadcast signal transmission device, broadcast signal reception device, broadcast signal transmission method, and broadcast signal reception method
The present invention presents a method for transmitting a broadcast signal. The method for transmitting a broadcast signal, according to the present invention, presents a system capable of supporting a next-generation broadcast service in an environment supporting next-generation hybrid broadcasting using a terrestrial broadcast network and an Internet network. In addition, presented is an efficient signaling method capable of covering both the terrestrial broadcast network and the Internet network in the environment supporting the next-generation hybrid broadcasting. |
| US10917667B1 |
Perceptual visual quality video chunk selection
Devices, computer-readable media, and methods for selecting a video chunk from among a plurality of video chunks associated with a first time block of a video in accordance with a designated perceptual visual quality are disclosed. For instance, a processing system including at least one processor may obtain a selection of a designated perceptual visual quality for a video, select a video chunk from among a plurality of video chunks associated with a first time block of the video, based upon a manifest file of the video, where the video chunk is selected in accordance with the designated perceptual visual quality, and where each of the plurality of video chunks is associated with a respective perceptual visual quality. The processing system may further obtain the video chunk from a server and record the video chunk in a buffer. |
| US10917663B2 |
Method and apparatus for fast and efficient image compression and decompression
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for fast and efficient image compression and decompression comprising transform coding of image data to generate an image representation using transform coefficients, bit-plane serialization of the image representation using transform coefficients, and for each bitplane optimal prefix encoding of bits in a bitplane sharing local context, run-length encoding of 0 bit sequences in the bitplane and storing the coefficients received after optimal prefix encoding and 0 run length encoding starting with the sign followed by the bits in the order of significance, starting with the most significant bit to the least significant bit in a seektable in a header section. |
| US10917653B2 |
Accelerated re-encoding of video for video delivery
In some embodiments, a method receives an encoded video and decodes blocks in a frame of the encoded video in which replacement content will be inserted. The blocks are analyzed to determine first blocks of the frame that are affected by insertion of the replacement content and second blocks in the frame that are not affected by the insertion. Information from the decoding of the block is saved for the second blocks. The frame is encoded where the replacement content is inserted to replace the first blocks in the encoding of the frame, and wherein the information from the decoding of the second blocks is reused when performing the encoding of the second blocks. |
| US10917652B2 |
Data rate control method, computer system, and device
A data rate control method includes determining an adjustment value of a first encoding parameter for encoding a first strip based on a quota of the first strip included in a frame that has not been encoded and based on a quota of at least one already encoded strip included in the frame. At least one of the quota of the first strip and the quota of the at least one already encoded strip relates to a number of shares of bits used for encoding a strip. The data rate control method also includes determining the first encoding parameter based on the adjustment value. |
| US10917651B2 |
Methods and apparatus for video encoding and decoding binary sets using adaptive tree selection
Methods and apparatus are provided for encoding and decoding binary sets using adaptive tree selection. In one exemplary encoding method embodiment, picture data is encoded for a block in a picture; in which one of a plurality of trees structures is selected to code a binary set of data for indicating coefficient significance for the block. In another exemplary encoding method embodiment, picture data is encoded for a block in a picture, in which one or more trees are used to encode a binary set of data for indicating coefficient significance for the block, the one or more trees each having a plurality of nodes, at least one of the nodes of the one or more trees being modified responsive to at least one parameter. |
| US10917650B2 |
Resilient transmission of raw video streams over an IP communication network
Systems, methods, and computer program products relating to resilient transmission of a media stream over a communication network. A plurality of data packets are received over a communications network. The plurality of data packets relate to a first source video portion transformed using a geometric transform. The geometric transform is configured to modify a location of pixels in the first source video portion such that a plurality of adjacent pixels in the first source video portion are not adjacent after transformation. A received video portion is assembled based on the plurality of data packets. The received video portion is transformed, using an inverse of the geometric transform, to generate a second source video portion. The second source video portion and the first source video portion include a plurality of matching pixels. |
| US10917648B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium
An image processing apparatus sets a region of interest for an image frame of a moving image captured by a capturing unit, based on an operation by a user, detects a moving object region in the image frame, determines whether at least part of the detected moving object region is contained in the region of interest or not, and, in a case where at least part of the detected moving object region is determined to be contained in the region of interest, performs encoding such that the entire region of interest becomes higher in image quality than an outside of the region of interest. |
| US10917642B2 |
Coefficient coding harmonization in HEVC
Coefficient coding for transform units (TUs) during high efficiency video coding (HEVC), and similar standards, toward simplifying design while enhancing efficiency. Elements of the invention include coefficient coding for TUs with up-right diagonal scans being modified, and selectively applying multi-level significance map coding. |
| US10917628B2 |
IR pattern characteristics for active stereo matching
Various examples with respect to infrared (IR) patter characteristics for stereo matching are described. A control circuit of an apparatus controls an IR projector to project a patterned IR light. In response, the control circuit receives first data of a left image of a scene from a first camera and second data of a right image of the scene from a second camera. The control circuit then performs stereo matching of the left image and the right image to generate a depth map of the scene. The patterned IR light satisfies one or more characteristic requirements. |
| US10917626B2 |
Active illumination 3D imaging system
An active illumination range camera operable to determine distances to features in a scene, and comprising an illumination system and imaging system simultaneously controllable to provide a FOI and a FOV that coincide at, and are substantially coextensive with, a region of interest (ROI) in a portion of the scene and track the ROI as it moves. |
| US10917617B2 |
Tunnel deformation monitoring system
The present invention discloses a tunnel deformation monitoring system, which includes: a laser distance measuring instrument, disposed on a side wall of a maximum horizontal width of a tunnel, and configured to measure the width of a cross section of the tunnel; a surveillance camera, disposed on the laser distance measuring instrument, and configured to view the scene of the tunnel; a control and transmission device, configured to receive a control command and control the laser distance measuring instrument and the surveillance camera, and receive monitoring data of the laser distance measuring instrument and video data acquired by the surveillance camera; and a remote control terminal, configured to send a control command to the control and transmission device, receive the monitoring data and the video data, and analyze and display the monitoring data and the video data. |
| US10917615B2 |
Endoscope system, receiving device, workstation, setting method, and computer readable recording medium
An endoscope system includes: a capsule endoscope that is capable of being introduced into a subject and that wirelessly transmits image data obtained by capturing an image inside the subject; a plurality of receiving devices each of which receives and records the image data wirelessly transmitted by the capsule endoscope, each of the receiving devices including a receiver configured to receive, by using wireless communication, identification information for identifying the capsule endoscope, a recorder configured to record the image data, and a first controller configured to establish wireless communication with the capsule endoscope according to a reception result of the receiver and record, in the recorder, the image data transmitted from the capsule endoscope by associating the image data with the identification information of the capsule endoscope; and a workstation that is connected to the plurality of the receiving devices, the workstation including a processor comprising hardware. |
| US10917609B2 |
Interpolation frame generation device
A motion vector detector detects a motion vector, and generates reliability data of the motion vector. Pixel selectors select pixels for dynamic interpolation and pixels for static interpolation. The mixing ratio generator generates a first mixing ratio of interpolation pixels of the dynamic interpolation and interpolation pixels of the static interpolation based on the reliability data. A mixing ratio generator generates a second mixing ratio based on a difference value between the pixels for the dynamic interpolation. A mixing ratio adjuster adjusts the mixing ratio so that the mixing ratio of the interpolation pixels of the static interpolation becomes larger to generate a third mixing ratio. An interpolation data generator mixes the interpolation pixels of the dynamic interpolation and the static interpolation with each other in response to the third mixing ratio. |
| US10917608B1 |
Dynamically controlled aspect ratios based on a number of participants depicted in communication video streams
The disclosed techniques improve user engagement and more efficient use of computing resources by providing dynamically controlled aspect ratios for communication session renderings based on a number of people depicted in shared video streams. A system can identify select streams depicting at least a threshold number of individuals. A first aspect ratio can be selected from a number of preset aspect ratios for the display of select streams depicting at least the threshold number of individuals. A second aspect ratio can be selected for the display of other individual streams having video components depicting less than the threshold number of individuals. In some embodiments, the first aspect ratio is greater than the second aspect ratio. By switching between aspect ratios depending on a number of individuals depicted in each video stream, a system can improve user engagement by equalizing the display each person participating in a communication session. |
| US10917606B2 |
Audio-visual system and method for controlling the same
An audio-visual system may include a housing comprising an open upper end and a storage space, an audio-visual device installed inside the housing and exposable through the open upper end, and a lifting device configured to expose or store the audio-visual device inside the housing through the open upper end. The audio-visual device may include a display, a speaker, and a processor configured to control the audio-visual system to operate in a first mode for outputting media art content while the display is stored in the housing according to a first event, operate in a second mode for outputting audio content through the speaker while part of the display is exposed through the open upper end according to a second event, and operate in a third mode for outputting a visual content while the entire display is exposed through the open upper end according to a third event. |
| US10917601B2 |
Tracker, surveying apparatus and method for tracking a target
The present invention relates to a tracker and a surveying apparatus comprising the tracker, which improve the reliability of tracking a target. The tracker comprises a an image sensor arrangement having an imaging region composed of a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix of columns and rows. The imaging region is arranged to take an image of a scene including the target. A controller receives or generates a timing signal indicating a time duration during which an illumination unit is switched on and off, controls the imaging region to take an image of the scene when the illumination unit is switched on, and reads out a subgroup of neighboring columns or rows constituting a stripe window of the imaging region so that an image section including the target is obtained, controls the imaging region to take another image of the scene when the illumination unit is switched off, and reads out another subgroup of neighboring columns or rows constituting another stripe window of the imaging region so that another image section including the target is obtained, and calculates a difference image section by determining a difference between the pixel values of the pixels of the image section and the other image section. |
| US10917600B2 |
Current driven pixel circuit and related image sensor
A current-driven pixel circuit and a related image sensor are disclosed. The image sensor includes a pixel circuit array and a current reference circuit. The pixel circuit array includes a plurality of pixel circuits, each having a photo detecting element and a power element. The photo detecting element changes impendence in response to illumination. The power element is arranged to selectively provide a driving current to the photo detecting element. The current reference circuit includes a current source, wherein the power element provides the driving current according to a reference current of the current source, respectively. |
| US10917594B2 |
Event-based sensor and event-based sensing method
An event-based sensor includes: a pixel array configured to output activation signals in response to an input to the pixel array; and a controller configured to output a control signal for supplying a first photocurrent generated in a first pixel of the pixel array to a second pixel of the pixel array. |
| US10917593B2 |
Camera calibration device that estimates internal parameter of camera
This camera calibration device is provided with: an image acquisition unit into which a plurality of images captured at different times by a camera mounted to a vehicle are inputted; a feature point extraction unit which extracts features points from each of the images inputted into the image acquisition unit; a feature point tracking unit which tracks the feature points between the plurality of images; a vehicle movement acquisition unit which acquires information related to the movement of the vehicle; a trajectory estimation unit which, on the basis of the information acquired by the vehicle movement acquisition unit, estimates the trajectory of the feature points corresponding to the movement of the vehicle; and an internal parameter estimation unit which estimates internal parameters of the camera on the basis of the trajectory of the feature points tracked by the feature point tracking unit, and the trajectory of the feature points estimated by the trajectory estimation unit. |
| US10917592B2 |
Image sensor
An image sensor includes a pixel array including a plurality of unit pixels arranged along a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns. Each of the unit pixels includes a photoelectric conversion element generating and accumulating photocharges, a charge detection node receiving the photocharges accumulated in the photoelectric conversion element, a readout circuit converting the photocharges accumulated in and output from the charge detection node into an electrical pixel signal, the readout circuit outputting the electrical pixel signal, a capacitive element, and a switching element controlling connection between the charge detection node and the capacitive element. Each of the rows of the pixel array includes first pixels connected to a first conversion gain control line and second pixels connected to a second conversion gain control line. |
| US10917589B2 |
Digital pixel with extended dynamic range
Examples of a pixel cell are disclosed. In one example, a pixel cell may include a first semiconductor layer including a photodiode and one or more transistor devices configured to convert charges generated by the photodiode into an analog signal. The pixel cell may also include a second semiconductor layer including one or more transistor devices configured to convert the analog signal to one or more digital signals. The first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer may form a stack structure. In another example, a pixel cell may include a photodiode and a capacitor. The pixel cell may be operated, in a first mode of measurement, to measure the charges stored at the capacitor when the capacitor is electrically coupled with the photodiode, and in a second mode of measurement, to measure the charges stored at the capacitor when the capacitor is electrically isolated from the photodiode. |
| US10917588B2 |
Imaging sensors with per-pixel control
Image sensors may include pixel circuitry to enable per-pixel integration time and read-out control. Two transistors may be coupled in series for per-pixel control, with one of the transistors being controlled on a row-by-row basis and the other transistor being controlled on a column-by-column basis. The two transistors in series may be coupled directly to each other without any intervening structures. Two transistors in series between a photodiode and a power supply terminal enables per-pixel control of starting an integration time, two transistors in series between a photodiode and a charge storage region enables per-pixel control of ending an integration time, and two transistors in series between a charge storage region and a floating diffusion region enables per-pixel control of read-out. |
| US10917587B2 |
Importing and presenting data
Implementations generally relate to importing data and presenting the data in a user interface (UI). In some implementations, a method includes capturing an image of an object using a camera, where the object includes text. The method further includes recognizing the text. The method further includes generating a data structure that includes the text. The method further includes generating a graphical image that represents at least a portion of the text. The method further includes displaying the graphical image in a UI in a display screen of a client device. |
| US10917574B2 |
Motion triggered gated imaging
In one example, a digital image capture unit comprises a gated image sensor configured to operate multiple sensor exposure events per a single image frame readout. The digital image capture unit further comprises a motion monitor configured to monitor motion related to the digital image capture unit. The digital image capture unit further comprises a controller configured to instruct the gated image sensor to discard a sensor exposure event of the multiple sensor exposure events in response to a temporally corresponding monitored motion related to the digital image capture unit failing to meet a motion requirement. |
| US10917573B1 |
Systems and methods for stabilizing videos
A video may be captured by an image capture device in motion. A stabilized view of the video may be generated by providing a punchout of the video. The punchout of the video may compensate for rotation of the image capture device during capture of the video. The size of the punchout of the video may be changed based on different rotational positions of to provide a view that includes different extents of the captured visual content. The changes in the size of the punchout may simulate changes in zoom of the visual content. |
| US10917571B2 |
Image capture device control based on determination of blur value of objects in images
An image processing device is disclosed. The image processing device controls an image capture device to capture at least first image that comprises one or more objects. The image processing device identifies at least a first object in the first image. The image processing device determines a first blur value of identified first object and determines the identified first object as a blur object based on the first blur value. The image processing device adjusts a focal point of the image capture device to focus on the blurred first object. The image processing device controls the image capture device to capture a second image of the first object based on adjusted focal point. The image processing device replaces the first object in first image with the first object in the second image to generate an output image and further controls the display screen to display well-focused output image. |
| US10917566B2 |
Optimum situation determination imaging method and device for performing the method
An optimum situation determination imaging method and a device for performing the method. An optimum situation determination imaging method can include the step of an omnidirectional image processing device deciding whether or not a current imaging situation satisfies an optimum imaging situation condition, the omnidirectional image processing device performing imaging and generating a condition-satisfied omnidirectional image, wherein the optimum imaging situation condition can comprise a tilting condition of omnidirectional image processing device. |
| US10917565B1 |
Image capture device with a spherical capture mode and a non-spherical capture mode
An image capture device may switch operation between a spherical capture mode or a non-spherical capture mode. Operation of the image capture device in the spherical capture mode includes generation of spherical visual content based on the visual content generated by multiple image sensors. Operation of the image capture device in the non-spherical capture mode includes generation of non-spherical visual content based on visual content generated by a single image sensor. |
| US10917556B2 |
Imaging apparatus
An imaging apparatus includes: an image sensor capturing an image of a subject via an optical system including a focus lens, and generating image data; a distance measuring part calculating a subject distance and a movement distance of the subject by using the generated image data; and a controller that performs an auto-focus action by using the calculated subject distance or movement distance. The distance measuring part uses: first image data when the subject lies at the first position; second image data when the subject lies at the second position; and a PSF of the optical system corresponding to a focused position of the subject lying at the first position, thereby finding a distance between the first position and the second position, and calculating the subject distance and the movement distance of the subject for an image indicated by the second image data based on the found distance. |
| US10917555B2 |
Imaging apparatus, focus control method, and focus determination method
An imaging unit is configured with use of an imaging element including an image output pixel and a phase difference detection pixel. A control unit performs focus control based on image-plane phase difference information obtained using the phase difference detection pixel over a predetermined period, generates focus state change information indicating whether or not a change in a focus state is a monotonous change, and continues the focus control based on the image-plane phase difference information on the assumption of a large blur state in a case where the focus state change information indicates that a change in the focus state is a monotonous change. The control unit switches from the image-plane phase difference auto-focus operation to an auto-focus operation in a case where a change in the focus state is not a monotonous change. Thus, it becomes possible to perform a high-speed and high-quality auto-focus operation. |
| US10917554B2 |
Lens apparatus, image capturing apparatus, camera system, determination method of correction value and storage medium
A lens apparatus detachably attachable to an image capturing apparatus including a focus detection unit having a focus detection optical system and performing focus detection process, and a controller controlling driving of a focusing lens unit based on a result of the focus detection process, via an extender including an extender optical system, includes an image capturing optical system including the focusing lens unit, and a determination unit determining a first correction value used for correcting the result of the focus detection process. When the lens apparatus is attached to the image capturing apparatus via the extender, the determination unit determines the first correction value using first information regarding a diameter of a pupil of the focus detection optical system and second information regarding a diameter of a pupil of an optical system including the image capturing optical system and the extender optical system. |
| US10917551B2 |
Interactive photography using two or more devices
A method for interactive photography performed by a device, a device for interactive photography, and a computer program product for interactive photography are disclosed. An image is captured by a first device used by a first user to photograph a second user and the image received at a device for interactive photography. An adjustment input from the second user to adjust the image is received. An adjusted image is generated at the device for interactive photography based on the received adjustment input to the received image. The adjusted image is sent to the first device as adjustment information, for use in photographing the second user. |
| US10917548B2 |
Vehicular camera and lens assembly and method of manufacturing same
A method of providing a camera sub-assembly for a vehicular camera includes providing a lens barrel, a lens holder and a printed circuit board, and dispensing an adhesive in an uncured state at one or both of (i) an annular attaching surface at an outer end of a receiving structure of the lens holder and (ii) an annular attaching surface of an annular flange of the lens barrel. With the adhesive contacting both of the annular attaching surfaces, the lens optics are aligned with respect to the imaging array at the printed circuit board by utilizing a multi-axis positioning device. After aligning the lens optics with respect to the imaging array, the adhesive is cured to a first cure level and the lens barrel and the lens holder joined together by the adhesive are moved to a further curing station, where the adhesive is further cured to a second cure level. |
| US10917547B2 |
Plastic barrel, camera module, and electronic device
A plastic barrel including an object-end portion, a holder portion, and a tube portion is proposed. The object-end portion includes an outer object-end surface, an object-end hole, and an inner annular object-end surface. A part of the inner annular object-end surface is connected with the outer object-end surface and surrounding the object-end hole. The holder portion includes a bottom surface, a bottom hole, and an outer bottom side. The bottom surface surrounds the bottom hole and is connected with the outer bottom side. The holder portion further includes cut traces formed by partially removing gate portions. The tube portion includes inner annular surfaces and connects the object-end portion with the holder portion. |
| US10917545B2 |
Camera module and electronic device
A camera module includes a fixed member, a movable member, a lens unit and a driving member. A top surface of the fixed member is provided with a through hole, and is a step surface and includes first and second sub-top-surfaces mutually connected, and the first sub-top-surface is inclined with respect to the second sub-top-surface and defines a notch together with the second sub-top-surface. The movable member is accommodated in the fixed member and corresponds to the through hole. The lens unit is accommodated in the movable member and corresponds to the through hole. The driving member is provided in the fixed member and located at a side of the fixed member away from the notch, and configured to drive the movable member to lead the lens unit to move along an optical axis of the lens unit. The present disclosure further discloses an electronic device. |
| US10917542B2 |
Color conversion information generation method, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing color conversion information generation program, and color conversion information generation apparatus
A color conversion information generation apparatus converts a first coordinate value into a second coordinate value in a second color space by using first conversion information, acquires a colorimetric coordinate value in a first color space indicating a colorimetric result of an image output by a first output apparatus according to the second coordinate value, converts the second coordinate value into a third coordinate value by using second conversion information, determines a target coordinate value indicating a target color in the first color space based on the third coordinate value and a difference between the first coordinate value and the colorimetric coordinate value, retrieves a fourth coordinate value satisfying a condition that a color difference between a fifth coordinate value in the first color space obtained by converting a fourth coordinate value in the second color space by using the second conversion information and the target coordinate value is smaller than a color difference between the third coordinate value and the target coordinate value, and generates color conversion information used to convert the first coordinate value or a name of a color into a coordinate value in the second color space based on the first coordinate value and the fourth coordinate value satisfying the condition. |
| US10917540B2 |
Communication apparatus, control method, and recording medium
Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a communication apparatus capable of preventing a decrease in the speed of communication with an external device due to execution of a handover when the communication apparatus is connected to the external device, and also directed to a control method and a recording medium. A communication apparatus provides, by using a first communication portion that uses a first communication method, communication information for performing communication based on a second communication method to an external device, and causes a second communication portion that uses the second communication method to connect with the external device using the second communication method, and performs control in such a manner that, in a case where the second communication portion connects with the external device, the first communication portion is used to provide communication information to no other external devices. |
| US10917539B2 |
Apparatus and methods for computerized authentication of electronic documents
A computerized method for authenticating documents having VIZ sections, the method comprising capturing an image of a document to be authenticated from a scanner and enhancing the captured image, and using a processor for identifying and cropping a VIZ section in the image. |
| US10917538B2 |
Information processing apparatus and non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing information processing program
An information processing apparatus includes a dividing unit configured to divide a read image into plural divided images, an acquiring unit configured to acquire additional information including a content common to the plural divided images, and an addition processing unit configured to perform addition processing for adding the acquired additional information to plural data files respectively including the divided images. |
| US10917533B2 |
Information processing apparatus
An information processing apparatus includes a display unit that displays a screen and a display control unit that, if an operator selects one of a predetermined number of setting items displayed in a first display part of the screen, displays the predetermined number of setting items other than the setting item selected by the operator in the first display part and setting information corresponding to the setting item selected by the operator in a second display part of the screen. |
| US10917531B2 |
Operation apparatus, information processing system, and operation method for outputting a message by voice sound
An operation apparatus operates an electronic device. The operation apparatus includes a receiver configured to receive a first image from the electronic device; an image generator configured to generate a second image including the first image received by the receiver; a message setter configured to set a message corresponding to a status of the electronic device, with respect to the first image included in the second image; a display configured to display the second image; and a voice sound outputter configured to output, by voice sound, the message set with respect to the first image, in response to a user operating the first image included in the second image being displayed. |
| US10917526B1 |
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. |
| US10917524B1 |
Methods for auditing communication sessions
A method comprises establishing a communication session between an agent and at least one of a caller and a called party. The method comprises establishing a communication session between an agent and at least one of a caller and a called party and monitoring the communication session for one or more audit triggers. The method comprises detecting the one or more audit triggers. The method comprises, in response to detecting the one or more audit triggers, sending a notification to a client, the notification identifying one or more communication session auditing procedures available for the communication session. The method comprises receiving, from the client in response to the notification, a request to audit the communication session using at least one of the available one or more communication session auditing procedures. The method comprises performing the requested at least one communication session auditing procedure. |
| US10917523B2 |
Codebook design and structure for advanced wireless communication systems
A base station capable of communicating with a user equipment (UE) includes a transceiver configured to transmit Channel State Information-Reference Signal (CSI-RS) according to a CSI-RS configuration comprising a number of antenna ports, and downlink signals containing the CSI-RS configuration and a precoding-matrix-construction configuration for precoding matrix indicator (PMI) reporting on physical downlink shared channels (PDSCH), the precoding-matrix-construction configuration comprising a first and second sampling factors, O1 and O2, and a first and second numbers, N1 and N2, receive, from the UE, uplink signals containing a precoding matrix indicator (PMI) derived using the CSI-RS according to the precoding-matrix-construction configuration, a controller configured to convert the PMI to one of predetermined precoding matrices. |
| US10917520B1 |
Automated self-service callback for proactive and dynamic user assistance
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for providing an automated callback service to a user. An example technique includes receiving an indication of a product installation failure, which includes an error code, a context of the computing device, and a product identifier. Based on the product identifier, a phone number is retrieved that is associated with the user of the computing device. A set of solutions predicted to resolve the installation failure is retrieved, based on the error code and the context. A callback is established to the user, and the user is connected with a virtual agent that will provide solutions from the set of solutions in the ranking order retrieved until a solution is determined to resolve the product installation error. The ranking of the predicted solutions is updated for other users in the future who may face a similar product installation error. |
| US10917518B2 |
Dynamic message processing and aggregation of data in messaging
A network device (e.g., a user's mobile phone) may be used to make a telephone call to a landline telephone associated with a client device (e.g., a business's device). If the telephone call is terminated, either the network device or the client device may generate a text message to the other and establish a communication session. The client device may present a variety of options to the network device of service requests that may be completed by text message. The network device may transmit the service request and the service request may be fulfilled by the client. |
| US10917516B1 |
Data access system for representatives
Embodiments described herein disclose methods and systems for providing selective data access to representatives. In some embodiments, the system can monitor a call between a user and a representative regarding a subject matter. The user can have an associated profile with data, and the data can be locked such that the representative cannot access the data. During the conversation between the representative and the user, the system can continuously convert both parties' speech into text. The system can determine an intent of the call based on the text and unlock a portion of the data about the user based on the determined intent of the call. Only the unlocked portion of the data is displayed to the representative. |
| US10917514B1 |
Method and apparatus for activating near field communication card
A method and apparatus for activating a Near Field Communication (NFC) card involving short range communication can the problems of low efficiency and poor user experience in the process of switching and managing the emulated card. The method includes: determining and activating an NFC card associated with a preset location change rule in response to detecting that a change of a geographic location conforms to the preset location change rule, where the preset location change rule is used to characterize entering and/or leaving a preset geographic range. |
| US10917513B2 |
Calibration of measurement bias of a barometric sensor in a wireless terminal
A location engine that estimates the barometric pressure measurement bias of a wireless terminal, resulting in an improved estimate of elevation of the wireless terminal. The location engine generates an estimate of measurement bias by comparing the barometric pressure measured by the wireless terminal while at that elevation and the barometric pressure that corresponds to an estimated elevation of the wireless terminal when it made the pressure measurement (i.e., the expected pressure). The estimated elevation is based on an inferred above-ground height and the local terrain elevation, and the expected pressure is based on the measurement of barometric pressure at the pressure reference and the estimated elevation. The location engine infers the height based on various techniques disclosed herein. The location engine can use the measurement bias to adjust subsequent pressure measurements reported by the wireless terminal, in order to generate an improved estimate of elevation of the wireless terminal. |
| US10917508B2 |
Mobile terminal that switches audio paths based on detected movement of the terminal
The present invention relates to a mobile terminal capable of efficiently controlling reception of an incoming call in a state that an external terminal capable of assisting audio output is connected with the mobile terminal and a method of controlling therefor. Specifically, the present invention relates to the mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to communicate with the external terminal, a sensing unit configured to detect a movement of the mobile terminal, an audio output unit and a controller, if a first movement is detected by the sensing unit in the middle of receiving the incoming call in a first configuration state of which an audio output is performed via a first external terminal, configured to accept the incoming call and switch to a second configuration outputting an calling signal for the accepted incoming call via the audio output unit instead of the first external terminal. |
| US10917507B2 |
Mobile terminal with movable camera
A mobile terminal includes a support assembly, a display screen, and a movable base. The support assembly includes a first housing, a second housing, and a bendable member. The first housing defines a first recess. The second housing defines a second recess. The bendable member is connected between the first housing and the second housing and has a capacity of being unbent or bent to unfold or fold the support assembly. The movable base is movably mounted in the first recess. The movable base is able to carry the camera to move out or retract into the first recess with respect to the first circumferential side surface, and the second recess is configured to accommodate a part of the movable base. |
| US10917506B2 |
Terminal display assembly and mobile terminal
The present disclosure provides a terminal display assembly and a mobile terminal. The terminal display assembly includes a display screen, a first light-transmissive cover plate, a light-shielding member and a second light-transmissive cover plate. The display screen defines a first through hole. The first light-transmissive cover plate is provided on the display screen, and defines a second through hole. The second through hole has a size larger than that of the first through hole to form a supporting surface on the display screen. The light-shielding member has a bottom wall and a side wall. The side wall forms a receiving space and is adjacent to the first light-transmissive cover plate. The bottom wall is provided on the supporting surface, and defines a third through hole. The second light-transmissive cover plate is provided within the receiving space to cover the first through hole and the third through hole. |
| US10917500B2 |
Inferring client-server relations for UDP connections
A method for monitoring a computing system including multiple endpoints, includes monitoring, in at least some of the endpoints, operating-system (OS) system calls relating to a transport protocol having no handshake mechanism. First and second endpoints, which exchange a flow of packets with one another using the transport protocol, are identified from among the multiple endpoints. A deduction is made, from the monitored system calls, which of the first and second endpoints acts as a server in the flow of packets, and which of the first and second endpoints acts as a client in the flow of packets. |
| US10917498B2 |
Service processing method and apparatus, and service server
Disclosed are a service processing method and apparatus, and a service server. The method comprises: receiving an operation request, sent by a first client device, for requesting to perform a service operation; generating a target service random code for a first account according to the operation request; receiving an operation response that is sent by a second client device according to the target service random code; identifying the first account by using the operation response; and sending account information of the first account to the second client device, so that the second client device completes the service operation based on the account information. In embodiments of the present application, a service processing process is completed based on a service random code that is generated by a service server in real time; therefore, security is relatively high, and interference from the external natural environment is avoided, and reliability of service processing can be effectively improved. |
| US10917497B2 |
Method, system, device and server for determining transmission quality of node
Some embodiments of the present application disclose a method, system, device, and server for determining transmission quality of a node, wherein the method comprises: acquiring data transmission information of a preset number of data slices transmitted from a first peer node to a second peer node and before a first slice in the data slices (S11); determining, according to the data transmission information, a data transmission success rate factor corresponding to the first slice (S12); determining, according to the data transmission information, a transmission speed factor corresponding to the first slice (S13); and determining, according to the transmission success rate factor and the transmission speed factor, transmission quality of data transmission from the first peer node to the second peer node (S14). The technical solutions provided by embodiments of the present application can timely judge the transmission quality of the node and improve the transmission efficiency of P2P. |
| US10917496B2 |
Networked storage architecture
Technologies are provided for a dynamically scalable storage architecture. A workload manager can be configured to monitor compute workloads targeting network-enabled storage devices. The workload manager can identify servers to perform all or part of the compute workloads. The workload management server can configure the identified servers to establish logical connections with the network-enabled storage devices, wherein the identified servers can transmit data access commands to the network-enabled storage devices via a computer network. The identified servers can then be used to perform all or part of the compute workloads targeting the network-enabled storage devices. In at least some embodiments, the workload manager can monitor a pool of available servers, from which servers can be identified and associated with network-enabled storage devices. In a different or further embodiment, the workload management server can instantiate new virtual servers and associate the virtual servers with network-enabled storage devices. |
| US10917494B2 |
Dynamic application content analysis
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including an apparatus for analyzing content that is displayed within an application (e.g., a native application) on a client device and making decisions regarding the presentation of content within the application. In one aspect, a process includes identifying an event occurring within the application. The event can be indicative of a display of content by the application. The content to be displayed is received from the application. Information representative of the content is sent to a server. A response is received from the server. The response is indicative of the suitability of the content for display within the application. |
| US10917493B2 |
Dynamic edge cache content management
Systems and techniques for dynamic edge cache content management are described herein. A request for a webpage may be received from a content delivery network that includes at least one content item identifier. One or more content delivery network directives may be constructed for the webpage. The one or more content delivery network directives may be transmitted to the content delivery network. The one or more content delivery network directives include a key with a hash variable reference. A request may be received from the content delivery network for a hash value corresponding to the hash variable reference. The request may include the key. A hash value may be computed for the content item. The key including the hash value may be transmitted to the content delivery network. |
| US10917491B1 |
Cognitive automation-based engine to propagate data across systems
Aspects of the disclosure relate to cognitive automation-based engine processing to propagate data across multiple systems via a private network to overcome technical system, resource consumption, and architecture limitations. Data to be propagated can be manually input or extracted from a digital file. The data can be parsed by analyzing for correct syntax, normalized into first through sixth normal forms, segmented into packets for efficient data transmission, validated to ensure that the data satisfies defined formats and input criteria, and distributed into a plurality of data stores coupled to the private network, thereby propagating data without repetitive manual entry. The data may also be enriched by, for example, correcting for any errors or linking with other potentially related data. Based on data enrichment, recommendations of additional target(s) for propagation of data can be identified. Reports may also be generated. The cognitive automation may be performed in real-time to expedite processing. |
| US10917484B2 |
Identifying and managing redundant digital content transfers
A computer system receives digital content for communication to a user. Digital fingerprints are calculated from the digital content. The fingerprints are compared to identify redundant digital content. Digital identifications associated with the digital fingerprints are communicated to a user device to determine whether the digital content exists in local storage. |
| US10917482B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing system, and non-transitory computer readable medium
An information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit that acquires position information about a position of a second user, and a reporting unit that, in a case of a first user making contact with the second user, when reporting contact information that is information uniquely specifying the second user, alters the contact information according to the position information and reports the altered contact information to the first user. |
| US10917474B2 |
Information processing apparatus, method for controlling information processing apparatus, and storage medium
An apparatus includes HTTP and HTTPS servers and an application, provides a content of the application, according to receiving external access, to the HTTP or HTTPS servers, and includes authentication and management units. The authentication unit provides an authentication screen according to the HTTP or HTTPS servers receiving the access from a web browser in a non-login state, and conducts authentication based on information. The management unit manages session information generated by the HTTP or HTTPS servers when the authentication is successful. When managing the HTTPS server generated session information, the management unit manages identification information indicating that the web browser has been subjected to the authentication accompanying the access to the HTTPS server separately from the session information, the web browser is redirected to the HTTPS server when it is confirmed that the identification information is managed. The HTTP server, instead of the HTTP server, provides the application content. |
| US10917469B2 |
Read performance enhancement by enabling read from secondary in highly available cluster setup
A computer-implemented method for efficiently accessing a secondary storage in highly available clustered storage environment may include receiving a client-initiated data request at a secondary server coupled to a secondary storage; determining request information about the client-initiated data request; determining with the secondary server whether to process the client-initiated data request on the secondary storage based on the determined request information; and responsive to determining that the secondary server should process the client-initiated data request, processing the client-initiated data request by the secondary server to retrieve data from the secondary storage. |
| US10917467B1 |
Object subscription rule propagation
A computing system implemented method is disclosed for distributing data objects in a network of computing nodes. Each node has stored thereon subscription rules defining characteristics of data objects that the particular node may require during processing. The nodes exchange their subscription rules with other nodes in the network. Each node then compares the rules received from other nodes with the attributes of data objects stored on the particular node. Where a rule set matches the attributes of a data object stored thereon, the node marks the particular data object for copying to the node from which the particular rule set was received. The marked data object is then copied to the appropriate node. |
| US10917466B1 |
Methods for synchronizing files in a cloud network
Disclosed are methods and systems for providing cloud services to personal computing devices that store large personal files such as personal videos and personal photographs in a lossless format. The methods and systems include a cloud server that synchronizes a menu of the file system between local computing devices. |
| US10917460B2 |
Distributed load-balancing for software defined networks
A load-balancer instance is instantiated in a network virtualization edge (NVE) in a software defined network (SDN). A forwarding table in the NVE is modified to indicate that a next hop for a packet having a destination address of the load-balancer instance is to be resolved by the load-balancer instance. From a portion of the packet, and using the load-balancer instance, a value usable to select a singular next hop to a first real server in a pool of real servers managed by the load-balancer instance is determined. The packet is forwarded, using the modified forwarding table, the packet through an underlay of the SDN such that the packet tunnels from the NVE to a first NVE, the second NVE hosting the first real server. |
| US10917457B2 |
Command processing in distributed computing systems
An embodiment of the invention includes a method for executing commands in a distributed computing environment. The method receives a plurality of distributed commands from one or more devices. The method determines a global command execution order for executing the received plurality of distributed commands. The method dispatches the received plurality of distributed commands to a plurality of servers hosting a plurality of corresponding shards in the distributed computing environment, where a given distributed command corresponds to one or more of a given shard if the given distributed command pertains to a state hosted by the one or more given shard. The method executes, by the one or more given shard, the given distributed command, where the execution is deterministic, and where a result of deterministic execution of the given distributed command is unanimous among the one or more given shard. |
| US10917452B2 |
Speech coding adjustment method in VoLTE communication and serving base station thereof
A speech coding adjustment method in voice over long-term evolution (VoLTE) communication and a serving base station thereof are disclosed. The method includes: acquiring, by a serving base station, quality information of the VoLTE communication based on a predetermined condition; smoothening, by the serving base station, the quality information; acquiring coding information of the VoLTE communication based on the smoothened quality information, the coding information including a final speech coding mode and a corresponding code rate; and sending, by the serving base station, the coding information to a serving base station corresponding to a peer terminal, such that the serving base station and the serving base station corresponding to the peer terminal perform a speech coding adjustment for the VoLTE communication. |
| US10917445B2 |
Communication sessions between computing devices using dynamically customizable interaction environments
Techniques are described for providing and managing interactive communication sessions between client computing devices, such as via Web browser software executing on the client computing devices to interact with server computer devices providing a shared visual interaction environment for the devices, and with the shared visual interaction environment being dynamically customizable to add and/or remove selected types of functionality that have corresponding visual representations in the shared visual interaction environment. In some situations, the described techniques include providing multiple predefined types of functionality and/or enabling users to add new types of user-defined functionality, using visible layers that each present one or more types of visual information or other visual effects corresponding to at least one of the functionality types. In some situations, the techniques support an augmented reality and/or virtual reality system, and enable control over a variety of types of communication-enabled physical objects (e.g., the Internet of Things). |
| US10917442B2 |
System and method for secure billing for IMS-based VoIP networks
Methods and systems for independent security scrubbing and billing of calls through an IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem (IMS) are provided. The system includes a core IMS network and a security network cloud securely connected via session border controllers. The IMS network is configured to route calls to the security network cloud. The security network includes call-processing and billing servers that implement security checks on calls from OSI model layer three to seven and analyze the call to collect and generate billing data. After successful security and billing operations, the call is routed back to the IMS network for handling according to conventional workflows. Accordingly, the disclosed invention serves to enhance security for IMS traffic, improve the accuracy of customer billing and conserves IMS network resources which would otherwise be consumed by malicious attacks and billing responsibilities. |
| US10917438B2 |
Secure publishing for policy updates
Aspects of the disclosed technology relate to ways to authenticate customer/subscriber access to a policy update stream. A process of the technology can include steps for instantiating a network monitoring device in response to a request, the request comprising one or more configuration parameters for the network monitoring device, and receiving a first certificate from the network monitoring device, wherein the first certificate is based on the one or more configuration parameters. In some aspects, the steps can further include sending the first certificate to a processing pipeline for authentication, wherein the processing pipeline is configured to authenticate the first certificate based on a second certificate received by the processing pipeline from the network monitoring device. Systems and machine readable media are also provided. |
| US10917436B2 |
On-demand security policy provisioning
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for on-demand security provisioning using whitelist and blacklist rules. In some examples, a system in a network including a plurality of pods can configure security policies for a first endpoint group (EPG) in a first pod, the security policies including blacklist and whitelist rules defining traffic security enforcement rules for communications between the first EPG and a second EPG in a second pods in the network. The system can assign respective implicit priorities to the one or more security policies based on a respective specificity of each policy, wherein more specific policies are assigned higher priorities than less specific policies. The system can respond to a detected move of a virtual machine associated with the first EPG to a second pod in the network by dynamically provisioning security policies for the first EPG in the second pod and removing security policies from the first pod. |
| US10917434B1 |
Systems and methods for AIDA based second chance
Methods and systems are described in which a system provides a user interface to confirm whether to review or take an action associated with an untrusted email. A driver on a device monitors the startup of any processes. Responsive to monitoring, the driver detects an application process that was created that indicates than an application was launched, and notifies a user console about the creation of the application process. The user console determines if the application process is of significance, if so, it injects a monitor library into the process. Once injected into the process, the monitor library detects if the application process receives an action of a user to access a domain that is not identified as trusted. The monitor library notifies the user console of the user's URL-access request. |
| US10917433B2 |
Systems and methods for artificial model building techniques
Embodiments disclosed describe a security awareness system may adaptively learn the best design of a simulated phishing campaign to get a user to perform the requested actions, such as clicking a hyperlink or opening a file. In some implementations, the system may adapt an ongoing campaign based on user's responses to messages in the campaign, along with the system's learned awareness. The learning process implemented by the security awareness system can be trained by observing the behavior of other users in the same company, other users in the same industry, other users that share similar attributes, all other users of the system, or users that have user attributes that match criteria set by the system, or that match attributes of a subset of other users in the system. |
| US10917432B2 |
Systems and methods for artificial intelligence driven agent campaign controller
The present disclose describes systems and methods for creating a simulated phishing campaign for a user based on at least a history of the user with respect to simulated phishing campaigns. A database may be configured to store simulated phishing campaign history of a user, the simulated phishing campaign history comprising information on events associated with the user during one or more previous simulated phishing campaigns, A campaign controller may identify the simulated phishing campaign history of the user from the database, determine based at least on the simulated phishing campaign history of the user, a model from a plurality of models for creating a simulated phishing campaign directed to the user; and create, responsive to the determination, the simulated phishing campaign using the model. |
| US10917431B2 |
System, method, and device of authenticating a user based on selfie image or selfie video
System, method, and device of detecting identity of a user and authenticating a user; as well as detecting a possible attacker or impostor, and differentiating among users of an electronic device or of a computerized service. A mobile or portable electronic device is utilized to capture a self-taken image or video of a user, which is utilized as a user-authentication factor. The accelerometer and gyroscope or device-orientation sensor of the mobile device, sense and measure spatial and physical device properties during, before or after the submission of the self-taken image or video. Based on such spatial and physical device properties, in combination with computer-vision analysis of the content shown in the self-taken image or video, the system determines liveness of the user and freshness of the submitted self-taken image or video, and differentiates between a legitimate user and an attacker. |
| US10917429B1 |
Systems and methods for effective delivery of simulated phishing campaigns
Systems and methods are described for verifying whether simulated phishing communications are allowed to pass by a security system of an email system to email account of users. The delivery verification campaign may be configured to include the selection of the one or more types of simulated phishing communications from the plurality of types of simulated phishing communications. The selected one or more types of simulated phishing communications of the delivery verification campaign may be communicated to one or more email accounts. It is determined whether or not each of the one or more types of simulated phishing communications was allowed by the security system to be received unchanged at the one or more email accounts. |
| US10917428B2 |
Holistic computer system cybersecurity evaluation and scoring
A system and method for holistic computer system cybersecurity evaluation and risk rating that takes into account the operation of the entire computer system environment comprising hardware, software, and the operating system. Not only are the hardware, software, and operating system evaluated separately for cybersecurity concerns, their interaction and operation as a whole are also evaluated and scored. The results of such analyses may be used, for example, by underwriters of cybersecurity insurance policies to determine policy terms and rates. |
| US10917425B2 |
Graph structure model training and junk account identification
Implementations of the present specification disclose graph structure model training and junk account identification methods, apparatuses, and devices. The solution includes: obtaining an account medium network graph, a node in the account medium network graph representing an account and a medium, and at least some edges indicating that a login behavior relationship exists between nodes connected by the edges; obtaining feature data and risk labeling data of the node, the feature data reflecting a login behavior of the corresponding node in a time sequence; and training, based on the account medium network graph, the feature data, and the risk labeling data, a predefined graph structure model for identifying a junk account. |
| US10917423B2 |
Intelligently differentiating between different types of states and attributes when using an adaptive trust profile
A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for performing an adaptive trust profile generation operation. The adaptive trust profile generation operation includes: monitoring an electronically-observable action of an entity, the electronically-observable action of the entity corresponding to an event enacted by the entity; converting the electronically-observable action of the entity to electronic information representing the action of the entity; and generating the adaptive trust profile based upon the action of the entity, the adaptive trust profile comprising a plurality of adaptive trust profile components. |
| US10917422B2 |
Digital auditing system and method for detecting unauthorized activities on websites
An auditing system (10) is provided for detecting at least one unauthorized operational activity in at least one website, and includes a processor coupled to at least one database (34) for storing data related to the at least one unauthorized operational activity. The processor is programmed to detect the at least one unauthorized operational activity in the at least one website using a monitoring module (22) configured to monitor the at least one website via a network (16) and provide unauthorized operational status information about the at least one website using a plurality of status messages generated based on the data, and a detection module (24) configured to examine the plurality of status messages and detect an anomaly caused by the at least one unauthorized operational activity. |
| US10917420B2 |
Anomaly detection in a data stream
There is provided a method for detecting an anomaly in plurality of data streams originating from a system or network of systems. Data streams are collected from the system or systems and divided into a plurality of time intervals. For each of the plurality of time intervals, a value for a parameter associated with the data stream is determined. A deviation in the determined values is calculated for the parameters associated with the data stream from expected values for the parameters and, if the calculated deviation is above a threshold, an anomaly is detected in the collected data stream. |
| US10917418B2 |
Smart intrusion prevention policy
A data packet is received. The data packet is a unit of data transmitted across a packet-switched network. A determination is made whether a new connection is detected. The data packet is transmitted using the new connection. In response to determining that a new connection is detected, a connection context for the new connection is added to a current connection context in a dynamic event table. The dynamic event table includes the current connection context, one or more previous connection contexts, and a listing of one or more events. Each event of the one or more events is a malicious activity and is retrieved from a repository. A score for each event is calculated based on the current connection context. Each event in the dynamic event table is prioritized based on the calculated score for each event. The event with the highest score receives the highest priority. |
| US10917415B2 |
Machine learning-based determination of program code characteristics
A technique includes processing a plurality of sets of program code to extract call graphs; determining similarities between the call graphs; applying unsupervised machine learning to an input formed from the determined similarities to determine latent features of the input; clustering the determined latent features; and determining a characteristic of a given program code set of the plurality of program code sets based on a result of the clustering. |
| US10917414B2 |
Monitoring actions performed by a network of peer devices using a blockchain
A blockchain of transactions may be referenced for various purposes and may be later accessed by interested parties. One example may comprise one or more of creating one or more control commands configured to control one or more smart devices, signing the one or more control commands via a key maintained by an entity creating the control commands, broadcasting the one or more control commands to the one or more smart devices, and storing the one or more control commands in a blockchain. |
| US10917409B2 |
System and method to securely execute datacenter management operations remotely
Disclosed in various examples are methods, systems, and machine-readable media for exposing a Representational State Transfer (RESTful) interface to users whereby management commands on a datacenter may be issued remotely from the users' workstations for secure, remote management of the datacenter. An application task automation command (e.g., a POWERSHELL® command) is executed remotely by creating a proxy command (e.g., based on a POWERSHELL® cmdlet code) to cause the application task automation command to be executed when the proxy command is remotely invoked and deploying the proxy command to a remote computer, such as the user's workstation. The remote computer issues a request including a user identifier and any parameters for the application task automation command when the corresponding proxy command has been invoked by the remote computer. The datacenter determines whether the user is authorized to execute the application task automation command invoked by the proxy command, and upon authorization of the user, the datacenter computer runs the application task automation command with any parameters provided in the request to control configuration of, or data stored on, at least one computer in the datacenter. |
| US10917406B2 |
Access control method and system, and switch
An access control method, system, and a switch, pertains to the field of network technologies. The access control method includes receiving, by an authentication device, a packet from an access device, where the packet includes a virtual local area network (VLAN) identifier, and authenticating, by the authentication device based on the VLAN identifier and a preconfigured correspondence using an authentication method corresponding to the VLAN identifier, a terminal device sending the packet, where the correspondence includes a mapping from a plurality of VLAN identifiers to at least two authentication methods. Hence, the authentication method of the terminal device is determined based on the VLAN identifier such that different authentication methods may be used for terminal devices in different VLANs. Therefore, an access manner is flexible. |
| US10917403B2 |
Systems and methods for variable-length encoding and decoding for enhancing computer systems
A method for variable length decoding, the method including: receiving, in a default word length mode, at least one first data word having a default first word length; combining the received at least one first data word as a first portion of data; receiving, after the at least one first data word, a transition word indicative of transitioning to a variable word length mode; receiving, after the transition word, a first word length word indicative of a second word length; receiving, after the first word length word, at least one second data word having the second word length; and combining the received at least one second data word as a second portion of the data. |
| US10917398B2 |
Server, control method of server, and storage medium
The object of the present invention is to reduce the storage capacity necessary to save server certificates while enabling encrypted communication, such as SSL communication, whose convenience is high in the case where a plurality of server certificates is created. The present invention is a server that creates a server certificate that is necessary for encrypted communication and has a creation unit configured to create a first server certificate including information that fluctuates in accordance with a network environment, a second server certificate including information that does not fluctuate in accordance with the network environment, and a third server certificate that puts together information on a plurality of host names of the server, which a user can change and a transmission unit configured to transmit one of the created first, second, and third server certificates to a communication device. |
| US10917396B2 |
Systems and methods for credentialing of non local requestors in decoupled systems utilizing a domain local authenticator
Embodiments as disclosed provide systems and methods that use a local authenticator within a domain to provide a credential to access a resource of the domain to a non-local requestor. When a request is received from a non-local requestor at the domain the non-local requestor can be authenticated based on the request. The local authenticator can then be accessed to obtain a credential. This credential may be the same type of credential provided to members of the domain when they authenticate using the local authenticator. The credential is provided to the non-local requestor so the non-local requestor can access the resource of the domain using the credential and authentication of the non-local requestor with respect to these accesses can be accomplished using the local domain authenticator and the credential. |
| US10917393B2 |
Remote monitoring and management of an instant issuance system
A system and method for remote monitoring and management of an instant issuance system is provided. The embodiments provide secure communication between different entities within the instant issuance system. Security can be established via mutual authentication between the communicating entities of the instant issuance system prior and/or concurrent with a communication taking place. |
| US10917389B2 |
Trusted tunnel bridge
Various embodiments of the present application set forth a computer-implemented method that includes receiving, by a trusted tunnel bridge and from a first application executing in a first network, a first encrypted data packet, where the first encrypted data packet includes an encrypted portion of data, and a destination device identifier (DDI). The method further includes determining, by the trusted tunnel bridge, a particular device in a second network and associated with the DDI included in the first encrypted data packet. The method further includes sending, by the trusted tunnel bridge directly to the particular device, the first encrypted data packet. |
| US10917380B2 |
Device and associated methodology for collecting communication partner IP addresses
A communication partner correspondence relationship collecting device includes a communication partner specifying unit that specifies a subject communication partner whose correspondence relationships are to be collected; a DNS query transmission controller that controls a DNS client such that the DNS client transmits a DNS query to the subject communication partner in a given cycle shorter than a cycle in which the IP address corresponding to the subject communication partner is changed and that collects IP addresses corresponding to the subject communication partner from responses to the DNS queries; and a correspondence relationship log information creator that creates log information from the IP addresses corresponding to the subject communication partner, which are the IP addresses collected by the DNS query transmission controller, and at least one of a set of dates and a set of times at which responses are made to the DNS queries. |
| US10917376B2 |
Origin-based consolidation of related content within social network posts
Multiple social network postings that originate from a single social network user are detected within a social network. The multiple social network postings that originate from the single social network user are analyzed using configured posting relationship identification criteria. Based upon the analysis of the multiple social network postings that originate from the single social network user using the configured posting relationship identification criteria, a determination is made that at least two of the multiple social network postings that originate from the single social network user include related content. The content of the at least two social network postings determined to include the related content is concatenated into a single consolidated social network post. |
| US10917375B2 |
Method and device for managing messages in a communication device
A method of managing messages in a communication device is disclosed. The method includes receiving messages through a communication device. Critical messages may be determined by identification of one or more critical content in the one or more messages and analyzed based on the context and content associated with the critical messages. A priority for each of the critical messages may be generated by assigning vocabulary weight to the critical content and a context weight to the critical message. The critical messages may be queued based on their respective priorities. Dynamic allocation of resources by adjusting at least one of buffer, and packet delay associated with the communication device based on the priority of the one or more messages in the queue is done. The one or more messages in the communication device may be managed based on the queuing and the dynamic allocation of resources. |
| US10917373B2 |
Method and system for managing electronic message threads
An electronic message thread management system is disclosed. The electronic message thread management system may include a memory and at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to analyze an electronic message thread to differentiate among a plurality of subjects reflected in the electronic message thread, using at least a timestamp associated with each message included in the electronic message thread; designate each message in the electronic message thread according to one or more of the different subjects; and provide messages in the electronic message thread based on the designation of the messages. |
| US10917366B2 |
Method and apparatus for managing message in electronic device
Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for managing a message in an electronic device. The method includes displaying an application execution screen of an application. The method also includes displaying a marked message list when a touch input is sensed for extracting a marked message from the application execution screen. The method also includes switching to and displaying a chat window including a selected marked message, when the marked message is selected from the marked message list. |
| US10917365B1 |
Messaging platform and method of auditable transmission of messages
The present disclosure relates to a messaging platform and a method of enabling auditable transmission of messages from a sender application server to a recipient application server for delivery to end users. The messaging platform comprises a distributed ledger and at least a communication unit coupled with the distributed ledger. The sender application server comprises a first communication node hosted therein to transmit messages to the communication unit as a part of first transaction and record the first transaction on the distributed ledger. The communication unit retrieves and pushes the messages to the second communication node as a part of second transaction and record the transaction on the distributed ledger. The second communication node hosted at the recipient application server, retrieve the messages as a part of third transaction and record the third transaction in the distributed ledger, thereby enabling traceability and transparency of the message flow during the message transmission. |
| US10917364B2 |
Modular network switch components and assembly thereof and method of use
A switch having two or more logical switching units which allow servers or other networked equipment to be connected into two or more different networks without expanding the switch into more than 1U is disclosed. A modular switching node and associated housing that allows servers or other networked equipment to be connected into two or more different networks without expanding the switch into more than 1U, and which allows failing parts to be replaced or upgraded without requiring the replacement of the entire switch is disclosed. |
| US10917361B2 |
Data processing apparatus and terminal
A data processing apparatus includes N apparatus input ends, an input switch, K buffer areas, a first output switch, a second output switch, and M apparatus output ends. N input ends of the input switch are coupled to the N apparatus input ends, and K output ends of the input switch correspond to the K buffer areas. K1 input ends of the first output switch correspond to K1 buffer areas in the K buffer areas, and M output ends of the first output switch are coupled to the M apparatus output ends. K2 input ends of the second output switch correspond to K2 buffer areas in the K buffer areas except the K1 buffer areas, and M output ends of the second output switch are coupled to the M apparatus output ends. |
| US10917358B1 |
Cloud service for cross-cloud operations
A disclosed cloud service (CS) enables cross-cloud access to data resources and cross-cloud execution of orchestrations, including automations. The CS includes a peer-to-peer (P2P) cloud orchestrator service (COS) and a cloud broker service (CBS). The COS enables P2P identification and communication routing between different cloud computing environments. The CBS enables cross-cloud access to data and orchestrations (e.g., one or more scripts, workflows, and/or scheduled jobs) from different cloud computing environments. Additionally, the data center may be configured to route all orchestration calls of a data center through the CS, such that the CS can ensure that references to local data and orchestrations are handled within the data center, while references to data and orchestrations of a different data center are suitably routed to be handled by a corresponding CS of the appropriate data center. |
| US10917350B2 |
Transmission device and network system
A transmission device includes at least one port, first and second transceivers, and a processor. The first transceiver transmits or receives a frame signal to or from one adjacent node within a ring network including a plurality of nodes. The frame signal includes an overhead and a plurality of slots. The second transceiver transmits or receives a frame signal to or from another adjacent node within the ring network. The processor sets port information to the overhead of a frame signal to be transmitted from the first transceiver. The processor acquires slot information from the overhead of a frame signal received by the first transceiver or the second transceiver based on the port information. The processor sets a received data signal in a slot allocated based on the slot information, among the plurality of slots of a frame signal to be transmitted from the first transceiver or the second transceiver. |
| US10917345B2 |
Generating a hash table in accordance with a prefix length
Examples herein disclose a generation of a hash table. The examples identify a prefix length from a routing table of various prefix lengths and corresponding distribution of entries. The identified prefix length corresponds to a larger distribution of entries in the routing table. The examples generate the hash table in accordance with the identified prefix length. |
| US10917341B2 |
Forwarding path selection method and device
A forwarding path selection method and device are disclosed. If a data packet to be sent to a target device is a start packet of a flowlet in which the data packet is located, a sender device selects a low-load path from a plurality of paths to forward the data packet, and sets a forwarding decision of a flow in which the data packet is located to the selected path, where load of each path is load of traffic received by a corresponding intermediate device from the sender device or load of traffic sent by a corresponding intermediate device to the target device, whichever is higher. Flowlet-based load balancing can be implemented only by providing related functions on one type of device. |