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| US11826309B2 |
Therapy device
A cold and/or hot therapy device that utilizes insulation to maintain its temperature. |
| US11826307B2 |
High efficiency external counter pulsation system and method of treatment using the system
An external counter pulsation system (ECP) and method for using the system to improve circulation as well as cardiovascular related diseases. The ECP system of the present invention comprises a helical air bladder for modulating blood flow of major veins and arteries of the thigh. High efficiency is realized with the helical shape of the air bladder to lower the cost, weight and size of the ECP of the present invention. |
| US11826306B2 |
Device and computer program for training a preferred retinal locus of fixation
The disclosure relates to a method and a respective computer program with a program code to execute the method. In particular, disclosed is a method for training a preferred retinal locus of fixation (efficient PRL) for a person having an eye with a field of vision comprising an area of partially diminished or entirely degenerated visual acuity. The method includes: a) determining an inefficient retinal region outside the area in the field of vision of the eye of the person and a more efficient retinal region for the specific vision task outside the area in the field of vision of the eye of the person and b) inducing a preferred retinal locus of fixation (efficient PRL) for a vision task outside the inefficient retinal region but in the more efficient retinal region. In addition, the disclosure relates to a device for performing the method. |
| US11826303B2 |
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation machines with stabilizing members and methods
In embodiments, a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) system includes a retention structure, a compression mechanism coupled to the retention structure and a backboard. The retention structure and the backboard can be assembled together so as to form a closed loop that surrounds the patient's torso, and a piston of the compression mechanism is movable towards and away from a chest of a patient. In addition, the CPR system has a stabilizing member, and a coupler configured to couple the stabilizing member to the backboard. The stabilizing member can prevent the retention structure from tilting while the CPR system delivers chest compressions to the patient. |
| US11826301B2 |
Acoustic shock wave therapeutic methods
A method of modulating glandular secretions by administering acoustic shock waves to a gland, includes the steps of activating acoustic shock waves of an acoustic shock wave generator to emit acoustic shock waves and subjecting the gland to acoustic shock waves stimulating the gland to have a modulated response. The modulated response is one of an adjustment in hormonal release which increases low level output, decreases high level output or stabilizes erratic output. The emitted acoustic shock waves are focused or unfocused low energy acoustic shock waves. The gland underlies the patient's skin. The shock wave generator is acoustically coupled to the patient's skin using a coupling gel or liquid. The gland is one of a testicle, ovary, pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid gland, thymus, pineal gland, parathyroid, or hypothalamus. The method can be repeated one or more times. |
| US11826300B1 |
Massaging device
The present disclosure provides a massaging device, which includes a first housing and a driving assembly received in the first housing, the driving assembly includes a tilting shaft and a rotating element connected with the tilting shaft, a length of the tilting shaft has a range of 10˜50 mm, when the tilting shaft rotates, the tilting shaft is configured to drive the first housing to swing by the rotating element. The massaging device of the present disclosure has advantages of good massaging effect and long service life. |
| US11826299B2 |
Finger-splinting sheath device and method
A finger-splinting sheath device is provided for use as a self-treatment aid in assisting a bowel in a patient suffering from complications of pelvic organ prolapse, namely rectocele. The finger-splinting sheath device generally includes a monolithic molded body including a flange-element, and a sheath-element having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the sheath-element is coupled to the flange-element at the proximal end and is closed at the distal end. The sheath-element generally includes an elliptical cross-section configured to receive two-fingers therein, wherein the sheath-element functions to splint the two fingers during use. A method for using the device includes inserting the device with two fingers within the sheath-element into the vagina and applying pressure to the vaginal walls to assist a bowel movement. |
| US11826292B1 |
Backrest interlocking type frame for foldable wheelchair
Disclosed herein is a backrest interlocking type frame for a foldable wheelchair. The backrest interlocking type frame includes: a seat frame which includes a first horizontal bar and a second horizontal bar spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval and arranged at the top and the bottom of the seat frame, a first mounting member, a second mounting member, and a third mounting member mounted between the first horizontal bar and the second horizontal bar to be spaced apart from one another, a first bracket mounted on the first mounting member and a second bracket mounted on the second mounting member; a backrest frame which includes a first vertical bar and a second vertical bar formed integrally, wherein one end of the first vertical bar is rotatably mounted on the third mounting member of the seat frame through a first hinge portion, and both ends of a rail are fixed between the second mounting member and the third mounting member of the seat frame; a horizontally foldable frame rotatably mounted on the first bracket and the second bracket of the seat frame; and a transfer block mounted on the rail to move along the rail, wherein one end of a retractor is rotatably mounted on the transfer block through a third hinge portion, the other end of the retractor is rotatably mounted on the second vertical bar of the backrest frame through a second hinge portion, so that the horizontally foldable frame is operated to be folded when the backrest frame is folded downwardly, thereby reducing the overall width of the seat frame. |
| US11826291B2 |
Mobility device
A mobility device (1) comprising: a main frame (3), drive wheel swing arms (5) pivotally connected to the main frame (3), drive wheels (7) connected to a respective one of the drive wheel swing arms (5), wheel motors, each wheel motor being configured to drive a respective drive wheel (7), a rear wheel swing arm (9) pivotally connected to the main frame (3), a rear wheel (11) connected to the rear wheel swing arm (9), and an actuating device configured to control a rear wheel swing arm angle between the rear wheel swing arm (9) and the main frame (3) independently of control of the wheel motors. |
| US11826289B2 |
Surgical boot with splined support rod
A limb support comprises a spar, a limb rest, and a coupler. The spar is configured to be supported from a patient support apparatus and adjustable relative to the patient support and has a longitudinal axis. The coupler includes a release that is selectively actuable to release locking mechanisms to permit adjustment of the limb support relative to the spar. |
| US11826286B2 |
Apparatus support, in particular for fastening a mobile medical apparatus, and medical assembly having same
An apparatus support, intended for fastening a mobile medical apparatus such as a defibrillator, an oxygen apparatus, a ventilator, a monitor, an infusion apparatus, an inhalation apparatus, an electrocardiograph, a transfusion pump, a life support system, an extracorporeal system, and a heart-lung machine, has a wall holder and a mounting plate. In the intended mounting state, the apparatus is oriented at least substantially or exactly horizontally and has upper and lower faces and side edges. The mounting plate has a fastening device for fastening a medical apparatus that is to be arranged on the upper face, and a damping device via which the mounting plate is fixed on the wall holder. The invention further relates to a medical assembly having such an apparatus support and having a medical apparatus as described above. |
| US11826284B2 |
Patient support apparatus with a side ramp
A patient support apparatus supports a patient and comprises a litter. The litter comprises a patient support deck and extends longitudinally between first and second ends. A base is configured to support the litter and comprises a base lift mechanism configured to move the litter between lifted and lowered base positions. A side ramp is coupled to the patient support deck along the litter between the first and second ends and extends laterally away from the patient support deck to an engagement end. The side ramp is pivotable relative to the litter between first and second positions. In the first position, the side ramp is planar with or angled upwardly to extend above the patient support deck. In the second position, the side ramp is angled downwardly to extend below the patient support deck for contacting the floor surface with the engagement end when in the lowered base position. |
| US11826283B2 |
Apparatus for influencing an intraocular pressure
An apparatus for influencing an intraocular pressure (IOP) of an eye with a controllable discharge device which is configured to discharge a liquid from at least one area of the eye. The apparatus includes a first sensor device which captures at least one first value that is characteristic for the IOP of the eye, and a second sensor device, which captures at least one second value that is characteristic for a pressure acting on the eye, and a control device which controls the discharge device at least at times taking account of the first characteristic value and the second characteristic value, wherein the second characteristic value is characteristic for an intracranial pressure and/or cerebrospinal pressure. |
| US11826281B1 |
Eye drop dispenser
An eye drop or eye wash dispenser assembly includes a dispenser bottle having a nipple for dispensing eye drops, and a cap removably coupleable to the dispenser bottle over the nipple. An eye cup removably fits over at least a portion of the dispenser bottle and couples to the bottle. The eye cup has a first open end with an oval shape and a second open end with a circular shape that is opposite the first open end. The eye cup can be coupled to the dispenser bottle in a stowed position where the eye cup is disposed below the nipple, and can be inverted and coupled to the dispenser bottle in a deployed position where the eye cup is disposed so that it extends distally of and around the nipple. The eye cup in the deployed position can be supported on or rest on the periphery of the eye socket to facilitate delivery of eye drops into a user's eye. |
| US11826278B2 |
Device for the extracorporeal controlling of the temperature of patients, having a separable secondary unit
Device for the extracorporeal controlling of the temperature of patients by transmitting heat between a fluid and a transmission medium, having a primary circuit having a primary unit (102, 201) for receiving the fluid, and a secondary circuit having a secondary unit (104, 200) which includes connectors (240, 242) for infeeding and outfeeding the transmission medium, wherein the secondary unit (104, 200) is capable of being fastened to the primary unit (102, 201) and has nozzles (206) for configuring an impingement flow, said nozzles (206), in the case of a secondary unit (104, 200) being fastened to the primary unit (102, 201), being directed in the direction of the primary unit (102, 201). |
| US11826274B1 |
Devices and methods for assisting extension and/or flexion
Embodiments of the invention are directed to devices and methods for providing extension and flexion assistance about a joint of a user. In some cases, a device may manipulate an arm of a user, thereby providing extension or flexion assistance to the arm about an elbow. In other cases, a device may manipulate a hand of a user to provide palmar flexion or dorsiflexion assistance about a wrist of the user. |
| US11826271B2 |
Intraluminal vascular prosthesis
The present invention relates to an intraluminal vascular prosthesis for implantation into a blood vessel, with a stent framework and a prosthesis material secured onto the stent framework, wherein the vascular prosthesis has a hollow-cylindrical body with a lumen passing there through and a circumferentially closed jacket, wherein at least one substantially U-shaped or V-shaped fenestration-cut in the prosthesis material of the vascular prosthesis is provided, which is dimensioned and formed, such, that via the fenestration-cut a flap-like access to the lumen of the vascular prosthesis for at least one side branch branching off from the hollow-cylindrical body can be formed. |
| US11826268B2 |
Trial inserter and trial head
Embodiments are directed to spinal treatments and, more particularly, to a trial inserter tool compatible with detachable trial heads for use in spinal surgery. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a system for sizing an implant to be used in posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery. The system may comprise a trial inserter tool, wherein the trial inserter tool comprises: a body, wherein the body is an elongated tubular, wherein the body comprises a first end and a second end; an actuation device, wherein the actuation device is disposed on the body between the first end and the second end; and a hooked support member that extends from the second end of the body; and a trial head disposable on the hooked support member. |
| US11826266B2 |
Bone wedge device and method
An osteotomy implant device includes a housing defining a cavity and having a central plane extending therethrough. The housing includes a first bone engaging surface and a second bone engaging surface. The second bone engaging surface disposed on an opposing side of the central plane from the first bone engaging surface. The osteotomy implant device also includes a cutting member. The cutting member rotatable coupled to the housing. The cutting member rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position. The cutting member entirely disposed within the cavity between the first bone engaging surface and the second bone engaging surface in the first position. A portion of the cutting member extends beyond at least the first bone engaging surface or the second bone engaging surface of the housing in the second position. |
| US11826257B2 |
Tibial preparation
A kit of parts for use in a unicondylar knee replacement procedure having a keel punch, a unicondylar tibial trial and an impactor. The keel punch including a cutting formation on the inferior side configured to form a slot in a resected part of a patient's tibia, and a first attachment formation on the superior side. The unicondylar tibial trial having a body defining a slot passing therethrough between an upper surface and a lower surface that extends parallel to a longitudinal axis extending from an anterior end to a posterior end of the body. The slot configured to slidably receive the keel punch. The impactor includes a second attachment formation and is releasably attachable to the keel punch by slidingly engaging the second attachment formation with the first attachment formation. An assembly for use in and methods of trialing during a unicondylar knee replacement procedure are also disclosed. |
| US11826255B2 |
Valve planning tool
A valve planning tool comprising: (a) a stem having a distal end and a proximal end, (b) an anchor indicator located at the distal end, and (c) a balloon located proximal of the anchor indicator, the balloon including: (i) a retracted state and (ii) a deployed state; wherein the balloon is inflatable from the retracted state to the deployed state and the balloon is substantially non-compliant so that the balloon is only inflatable to one size. |
| US11826253B2 |
Percutaneous temporary aortic valve
Methods and apparatuses for regulating aortic regurgitation are provided. A catheter shaft is advanced through vasculature so that a flexible occluding membrane coupled to the catheter shaft is positioned within the aorta, typically the ascending aorta above the Sinus of Valsalva and coronary ostia. Blood flow in the aorta causes the flexible occluding membrane to alternate between an expanded occluding configuration while in diastole and a collapsed lesser occluding configuration is systole. The flexible occluding membrane thereby acts as a temporary aortic valve. The flexible occluding membrane is generally conical in shape, with the tip of the cone disposed closer to the aorta than the proximal rim. In diastole, blood flow expands the flexible occluding membrane so that the proximal rim apposes the inner wall of the aorta. The flexible occluding membrane will have one or more openings to allow perfusion of the coronary arteries in diastole. |
| US11826249B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for heart valve replacement
A heart valve repair device may include a support configured to extend through a native annulus of a native heart valve, wherein the support comprises an upstream portion and a downstream portion; an annular expandable retainer extending from the upstream portion of the support, and an arm extending from the downstream portion of the support. The annular expandable retainer may include a C-shaped cross-section that is open inwardly. The arm may be configured to reach behind a leaflet of the native heart valve and sandwich the leaflet between the arm and the support. |
| US11826248B2 |
Vertical coaptation zone in a planar portion of prosthetic heart valve leaflet
Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valve leaflets of a particular shape that allows redundant coaptation height in the leaflets when a planar segment is present in each leaflet. |
| US11826246B2 |
Accommodating intraocular lens device
An accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) can be implanted either alone or as part of a two-part lens assembly. The IOL comprises an optic, a flexible membrane and a peripheral edge coupling the optic and the flexible membrane. The peripheral edge comprises an external circumferential surface having a height and a force transmitting area defined along a portion of the height of the external circumferential surface. A closed volume spaces apart the optic and the flexible membrane. The optic is axially displaced and the flexible membrane changes in curvature about a central axis when a radial compressive force is applied to the force transmitting area. A volume defined by the closed volume remains fixed when the optic is axially displaced and the flexible membrane changes in curvature and/or when the radial compressive force is applied to the force transmitting area. |
| US11826245B2 |
Method for patterned plasma-mediated modification of the crystalline lens
A method of treating a lens of a patient's eye includes generating a light beam, deflecting the light beam using a scanner to form a treatment pattern of the light beam, delivering the treatment pattern to the lens of a patient's eye to create a plurality of cuts in the lens in the form of the treatment pattern to break the lens up into a plurality of pieces, and removing the lens pieces from the patient's eye. The lens pieces can then be mechanically removed. The light beam can be used to create larger segmenting cuts into the lens, as well as smaller softening cuts that soften the lens for easier removal. |
| US11826235B2 |
Buffered adhesive compositions for skin-adhering medical products
Provided are buffered adhesive compositions comprising a high molecular weight non-neutralized polymeric acid and a high molecular weight partially neutralized polymeric acid and products such as wound dressings and ostomy skin barriers incorporating the compositions. |
| US11826232B2 |
Devices and methods for occluding a duct and attenuating sound
Systems and methods for occluding a duct and attenuating sound may be provided. In some embodiments, a system may include a toroidal component enclosing an interior volume. The interior volume may contain a fluid and may have an extended state and a retracted state. When the toroidal component is in the extended state, a distal portion of the toroidal component that defines a distal tip is configured to extend in a distal direction and a proximal portion of the toroidal component may define a proximal end of the toroidal component. When the toroidal component is in the retracted state, a portion of the inner surface may extend proximally beyond the proximal end of the toroidal component. A fluid composition and methods for attenuating sound may also be provided. In some embodiments, the fluid composition may be a suspension that includes an interstitial fluid and a plurality of gas-filled spheres. |
| US11826231B2 |
Earpiece-foam sizing apparatus and method
The present invention provides system for shaping at least a foam portion of an earpiece, the system including a sizer configured to receive at least the foam portion of the earpiece such that at least the foam portion of the earpiece is reduced in size before being placed into an ear of a user, wherein the sizer includes a hollow structure having an open first end and a second end, wherein the first end has a first cross-sectional area, wherein the second end has a second cross-sectional area, and wherein the first cross-sectional area is larger than the second cross-sectional area. |
| US11826229B2 |
Fibrous sheet
Provided are a fibrous sheet having a stress relaxation rate defined by the following formula of less than or equal to 85%: stress relaxation rate [%]=(stress S5 at extension after five minutes/stress S0 at initial extension)×100 when a stress at extension immediately after extension in an in-plane first direction at 50% elongation is defined as a stress S0 (N/50 mm) at initial extension, and a stress at extension at a time of extending in the first direction at 50% elongation for five minutes is defined as a stress S5 (N/50 mm) at extension after five minutes, and a bandage including the fibrous sheet. |
| US11826228B2 |
Prosthetic devices
Expandable prosthetic devices used for treating a variety of conditions, including rotator cuff injuries, broken and/or depressed bone fractures, infection and/or inflammation in the body. In one embodiment, a prosthesis includes an implant having a pressure regulating valve. The implant is capable of being positioned between a first tissue and an opposing second tissue in a void space and of deforming under pressure in response to articulation of a joint. The pressure regulating valve is configured to open based on a predetermined pressure in the implant. |
| US11826225B2 |
Intraoral 3D scanner employing light projectors with pattern generating optical elements
An apparatus for intraoral scanning comprises an elongate handheld wand comprising a probe at a distal end, one or more light projectors, and two or more cameras. Each light projector comprises at least one light source configured to generate light and a pattern generating optical element configured to generate a pattern of light when the light is transmitted through the pattern generating optical element. Each camera comprises a camera sensor and one or more lenses and is configured to capture a plurality of images that depict at least a portion of the projected pattern of light on an intraoral surface, wherein each camera is configured to focus at an object focal plane that is located between about 1 mm and about 30 mm from a lens of the one or more lenses that is farthest from the camera sensor. |
| US11826224B2 |
Multi-unit dental assembly with off-axis feature
A dental assembly includes a prosthesis having a base and a plurality of artificial teeth, and at least one connecting element coupled to the prosthesis and configured to facilitate coupling of the dental assembly to a patient's oral cavity. The at least one connecting element includes a cylinder with a body having a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending between the first and second ends. The connecting element further includes an opening through a sidewall of the cylinder that is open to the passageway. The slot allows access to a fixation screw positioned in the cylinder from a direction that is angled relative to an axis of the cylinder. A method of making a dental assembly is also disclosed. |
| US11826214B2 |
Oral irrigator
In one embodiment, an oral irrigator including a reservoir, a tip fluidly connected to the reservoir, a motor having a drive shaft, and a pump. The pump includes a pump body including a pump inlet fluidly connected to the reservoir and a pump outlet fluidly connected to the tip, a spiral pinion gear including a plurality of pinion gear teeth that curve along their length, and a spiral driven gear including a plurality of driven gear teeth that mesh with the pinion gear teeth. The pump also may include a connecting rod eccentrically connected to the driven gear and a piston and received within the pump body. Movement of the drive shaft causes the pinion gear to rotate, causing the driven gear to rotate, translating the connecting rod and moving the piston laterally within the pump body to pull fluid from the reservoir and push the fluid to the tip. |
| US11826209B2 |
Holding device and method for locking the holding device
The invention relates to a holding device 020 for human-medicine or veterinary-medicine applications comprising: a joint between a proximal holding segment 001 and a distal holding segment 017; wherein one axially displaceable thrust element 002, 016 in each case is arranged in the holding segments 001, 017; wherein the joint has a tightening bolt, which defines the pivoting and tightening axis, and has deflection elements, by means of which a thrust force, acting relative to the axis, of the proximal thrust element 002 is deflectable to lock the joint onto the tightening axis and to displace the distal thrust element 016; and wherein the deflection elements comprise at least one ramp system with a wedge body 008. The invention further relates to a holding system comprising the specified holding device and a method for locking the joint of the specified holding device 020. |
| US11826208B2 |
Dual zoom and dual field-of-view microscope
A surgical imaging system is described. The system includes first and second optical assemblies. Each optical assembly defines a respective optical axis, and each includes a respective set of one or more optics for adjusting field-of-view (FOV) and focus and a respective camera for capturing an image. The system includes a controller for controlling the optical assemblies and for switching the surgical imaging system between a coupled configuration and an uncoupled configuration. In the coupled configuration, the first optical assemblies are controlled to adjust the respective sets of optics and/or the respective optical axes in dependence on each other. In the uncoupled configuration, the optical assemblies are controlled to adjust the respective sets of optics, and the respective optical axes independently of each other. |
| US11826205B2 |
Ultrasound imaging method and system
The embodiments of the present disclosure disclose an ultrasound imaging method and system, the method may include transmitting a plurality of plane wave ultrasound beams to a scan target and acquiring corresponding plane wave echo signals; transmitting focused ultrasound beams to the scan target and acquiring corresponding focused beam echo signals; acquiring a plurality of velocity components of a target point in the scan target using the plane wave echo signals, and acquiring velocity vectors of the target point according to the plurality of velocity components; acquiring an ultrasound image of the scan target using the focused beam echo signals; and displaying the velocity vector and the ultrasound image. |
| US11826204B2 |
Motion detection using ping-based and multiple aperture doppler ultrasound
A method of full-field or “ping-based” Doppler ultrasound imaging allows for detection of Doppler signals indicating moving reflectors at any point in an imaging field without the need to predefine range gates. In various embodiments, such whole-field Doppler imaging methods may include transmitting a Doppler ping from a transmit aperture, receiving echoes of the Doppler ping with one or more separate receive apertures, detecting Doppler signals and determining the speed of moving reflectors. In some embodiments, the system also provides the ability to determine the direction of motion by solving a set of simultaneous equations based on echo data received by multiple receive apertures. |
| US11826203B2 |
Analyzing apparatus
An analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to detect a shear wave propagating in an object. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate an index value that indicates viscosity within the object and that is not dependent on any physical model related to viscoelasticity, by analyzing the detected shear wave. |
| US11826202B2 |
Ultrasound elasticity measurement device and method
An ultrasound elasticity measurement device includes an ultrasound probe. The ultrasound probe includes a vibrator and a transducer. The ultrasound elasticity measurement device further includes a vibration controller, a transmission/receiving controller and a data processor. When simultaneously performing the strain detection and the vibration elasticity detection, the vibration controller generates a vibration control sequence and transmits the same to the vibrator. The ultrasound probe vibrates when driven by the vibrator, and transmits ultrasound waves to the biological tissue and receives the ultrasound echoes, so as to obtain the ultrasound echo data for strain detection and the ultrasound echo data for vibration elasticity detection. The data processor calculates the strain elasticity result according to the ultrasound echo data for strain detection calculates the vibration elasticity result according to the ultrasound echo data for vibration elasticity detection, thereby realizing simultaneously to strain elasticity imaging and the vibration elasticity measurement. |
| US11826198B2 |
Ultrasound diagnosis apparatus and method of operating the same
An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes: a two-dimensional (2D) transducer array in which a plurality of transducers that transmit/receive an ultrasound signal to/from an object are arranged in two dimensions; an analog beamformer configured to perform analog beamforming in a first direction, and perform analog beamforming in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on signals respectively received by the plurality of transducers; and a digital beamformer configured to perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the first direction, and perform digital beamforming on the signals that are analog-beamformed in the second direction. |
| US11826196B2 |
Medical imaging table, table support assembly, probe support assembly, system, and method of use
A system including: a table assembly for supporting a subject in one or more examination positions; a table support assembly for supporting the table assembly, wherein the table support assembly includes: one or more moving mechanisms controlled to move the table assembly relative to a reference point along one or more axes, and to rotate the table assembly around the one or more axes; and a probe support assembly comprising: a grip for holding a probe; and an arrangement of a plurality of arms and joints controlled to movably support the probe that is held by the grip, wherein the probe support assembly is removably arranged at a predetermined position and orientation relative to the table support assembly to permit movement of the table support assembly and the probe support assembly for reproduction of a position and orientation of the probe relative to the subject supported by the table assembly. |
| US11826187B2 |
Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for enhanced phase-contrast x-ray imaging
Systems and methods that directly image attenuation-based object grid, use a source grid to improve imaging of the object grid using a high-energy polychromatic source, and use a detector grid having gratings oriented substantially orthogonally to that of the object grid, can address artifacts and beam hardening effects that limit the quality and discriminatory power of high-energy x-ray imaging that includes phase contrast. |
| US11826186B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and program
An image processing apparatus comprises an acquisition unit for acquiring low-energy information and high-energy information from a plurality of images that are obtained by emitting radiation toward an object, a calculation unit for calculating an effective atomic number and a surface density from the low-energy information and the high-energy information, and a generation unit for generating an image that includes color information based on the effective atomic number and the surface density. |
| US11826185B2 |
Mattress having selectable patient weight valve, inductive power, and a digital x-ray cassette
A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress positioned on the frame. The mattress has an electronic component positioned within an interior of the mattress. An inductive power transmitter is coupled to the frame. An inductive power receiver is positioned within the interior of the mattress and electrically coupled to the electronic component. |
| US11826182B2 |
Medical supplies cabinet
A medical supplies cabinet is disclosed. The cabinet comprises a housing presenting a medical supplies storage zone at where there is provided at least one medical supplies receptacle. The receptacle(s) is/are of a shape and configuration to be able to at least partly receive and hold at least one medical item. A sensor is associated with the receptacle(s). The sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of the presence and/or absence, or removal of the medical item in/from the receptacle. |
| US11826179B2 |
Method, system and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for managing biometric information
A method for managing biometric information is provided. The method includes the steps of: determining whether a cardiac disorder event has occurred to a user on the basis of biometric information measured from the user's body and situation information associated with the biometric information; providing alarm information associated with the cardiac disorder event to the user in response to determining that the cardiac disorder event has occurred; and associating a time point of occurrence of the cardiac disorder event with feedback information acquired from the user in response to the provided alarm information. |
| US11826174B2 |
Monitoring physiological status based on bio-vibrational and radio frequency data analysis
A patient monitoring device includes an ECG sensor coupled to a patient, a sensor coupled to the patient and configured to detect bio-vibrational signals, and a radio frequency monitoring device configured to produce information responsive to electromagnetic energy reflected from the patient's thoracic cavity. A processor processes the ECG signals, the bio-vibrational signals, and the radio frequency information to generate a plurality of physiological parameters of the patient. The processor also performs at least one of a predictive analysis and a trend analysis of the plurality of physiological parameters to determine a current clinical condition of the patient. The trend analysis includes determining a substantial relationship between changes in the plurality of physiological parameters. The processor can compare the current clinical condition of the patient to predetermined clinically actionable criteria to determine one or more clinically actionable events and provide an output relating to one or more clinically actionable events. |
| US11826169B2 |
Mouth guard having low-profile printed circuit board for sensing and notification of impact forces
A mouth guard senses impact forces and determines if the forces exceed an impact threshold. If so, the mouth guard notifies the user of the risk for injury by haptic feedback, vibratory feedback, and/or audible feedback. The mouth guard system may also remotely communicate the status of risk and the potential injury. The mouth guard uses a local memory device to store impact thresholds based on personal biometric information obtained from the user and compares the sensed forces relative to those threshold values. The mouth guard and its electrical components on the printed circuit board are custom manufactured for the user such that the mouth guard provides a comfortable and reliable fit, while ensuring exceptional performance. |
| US11826164B2 |
Subdermal medical system for generating measurement data or providing a therapy
A medical system comprising a first medical device, a second medical device, and a computer. The first medical device is configured to be placed beneath the dermis. The first medical device comprises an enclosure comprising non-electrically conductive material. A cap couples to the enclosure and is configured to seal the enclosure. The enclosure houses electronic circuitry configured to measure one or more parameter or provide a therapy. The cap couples to the ground of the electronic circuitry. The first medical device includes a dual band antenna. A first antenna is configured to operate within a first frequency band below 1 gigahertz. The second antenna is configured to operate at a frequency above 1 gigahertz. The second medical device is configured to transmit a radio frequency signal to the first medical device. The first medical device is configured to harvest the energy received from the radio frequency signal to enable the electronic circuitry and perform at least one task. |
| US11826160B2 |
Nerve disorder diagnosis apparatus and method using virtual reality
The purpose of the present invention is to diagnose a neurological disease such as dementia by using virtual reality, and the present invention receives a neurological disease-diagnosing problem from an external device, displays a virtual reality image through a display on the basis of the received neurological disease-diagnosing problem, and performs an examination using the virtual reality image according to user actions detected through various sensors. This process can be performed when linked with an external device such as a PC or a smart phone. Particularly, with respect to the neurological disease-diagnosing problem, the present invention includes: a first screen for introducing at least one object in a virtual reality space and hiding the same; and a second screen having a question on the hidden object. According to the present invention, neurological disease such as dementia can be conveniently examined without inconveniencing or burdening a patient. |
| US11826159B2 |
Brain monitoring system
Systems and methods capture light reflected back from a patient's fundus and compares the resulting images to prior images, to determine if the patient is experiencing intraocular inflammation or atrophy. |
| US11826154B2 |
Method and system for identification of source of chronic pain and treatment
A method for identifying and treating a neural pathway associated with chronic pain via nerve stimulation and brain wave monitoring of a mammalian brain is described. The method includes positioning a probe to stimulate a target nerve, wherein the target nerve is suspected of being a source of chronic pain; delivering a first nerve stimulation from the probe to the target nerve, wherein the first nerve stimulation is sufficient to elicit a chronic pain response in the brain; and monitoring for evoked potential activity in the brain as a result of the first nerve stimulation. The method can also include delivering second and third nerve stimulations to confirm the correct identification of the neural pathway and to treat the chronic pain, respectively. A system and apparatus for performing a procedure to identify and treat a nerve that is the source of chronic pain are also described. |
| US11826150B2 |
User interface for analysis of electrocardiograms
The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method for electrocardiogram analysis, the method comprising the steps of receiving at least one ECG signal; analyzing the ECG signal to provide features and/or identify at least one episode and/or event, wherein an episode is a segment of the ECG signal defined by a starting time, a duration and a label obtained during the analysis of the ECG signal and an event is a strip of the ECG signal of predefined duration defined by a starting time and a label obtained during the analysis of the ECG signal; and displaying a multiple field display (1) which includes at least a main plot (42), being a global view of a graphic representation of the ECG signal in a first time window; a local view of a graphic representation of the ECG signal in a second time window (51), where the first time window comprises the second time window; an intermediate view of a graphic representation of the ECG signal in a third time window (52), wherein the third time window comprises the second time window and has a duration comprised between the duration of the first time window and the duration of the second time window. |
| US11826148B2 |
Sensing zone for spatially relevant electrical information
Systems and methods are disclosed to determine one or more sensing zones on a body surface for electrocardiographic mapping of a region of interest associated with the heart. The sensing zone can be utilized to facilitate acquisition, processing and mapping of electrical activity for the corresponding region of interest. In other examples, an application-specific arrangement of electrodes can also be provided based on the sensing zone that is determined for the region of interest. |
| US11826145B2 |
Tail pressing type disposable safety lancet
A tail pressing type disposable safety lancet includes a shell, a lancet core, a spring and tail cover. The shell has an elastic arm for locking the lancet core, wherein: the tail cover has an active locking part for locking and the elastic arm has a passive locking part for locking correspondingly; the positions, the fitting time of the active locking part and the passive locking part correlate with the active and passive unlocking parts; when the tail cover is pressed during use, it forces the lancet core to unlock for ejection and puncturing, and the tail cover and elastic arm enter the locking state and cannot be used again. After use of the safety lancet, the tail cover permanently locks on the elastic arm of the shell, ensuring the safety of single use, and the user visually recognizes the tail cover is retracted at the tail of the shell. |
| US11826144B2 |
Apparatus and method for estimating biological substance, apparatus for acquiring unit spectrum, and wearable device
An apparatus for estimating a biological substance in a user using a unit spectrum for the biological substance acquired using a biological tissue simulation solution is provided. The apparatus may include a spectrometer configured to emit a light to a skin of a user, detect the light returned from the skin, and measure a skin spectrum of the user from the detected light and a processor configured to estimate a biological substance in the user based on the measured skin spectrum and a unit spectrum acquired using a biological tissue simulation solution. |
| US11826139B2 |
System and method for tracking a body
Provided is a system, method, and apparatus for tracking a body. The method includes communicating at least one activation signal to each RF transponder of a first array and a second array, receiving a plurality of response signals from the first array and the second array, the plurality of response signals comprising a response signal for each RF transponder of the first array and the second array, determining a difference in distances between the antenna and each RF transponder of the first array and each transponder of the second array based at least partially on at least one corresponding response signal of the plurality of response signals, and determining a relative location of the first portion of the body and the second portion of the body. |
| US11826134B2 |
Method for measuring water exchange across the blood-brain barrier using MRI
A method for measuring water exchange across the blood-brain barrier includes acquiring diffusion weighted (DW) arterial spin labeling (ASL) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signals. The method further includes determining optimal parameters to separate labeled water in capillary and brain tissue compartments. The method further includes estimating water exchange rate across the blood-brain barrier based on the DW ASL MRI signals and the optimal parameters, using a total generalized variation (TGV) regularized single-pass approximation (SPA) modeling algorithm. |
| US11826132B2 |
Time dependent evaluation of sensor data to determine stability, creep, and viscoelastic elements of measures
A powered surgical cutting and stapling instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes at least one sensor to measure at least one parameter associated with the instrument, at least one processor, and a memory operatively associated with the processor. The memory includes machine executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to monitor the at least one sensor over a predetermined time period and determine a rate of change of the measured parameter. |
| US11826130B2 |
Skin perfusion monitoring device
A method and a device for diagnostic of skin cancer and other mammalian skin tissue pathologies are described. The method relies on determination of pathological changes in tissue vascularization and capillary blood flow. The device uses photonic emitters and detectors to characterize temporal and spatial changes in blood flow in response to external perturbation such as external mechanical force or temperature change. |
| US11826127B2 |
Intra ventricular ambulatory implantable PV loop system
A blood pump including a housing having an inlet element, the inlet element including a distal portion coupled to the housing and a proximal portion sized to be received within at least a portion of a heart of a patient and a rotor configured to rotate within the housing and impel blood from the heart. At least one pressure sensor is coupled to the proximal portion of the inlet element. |
| US11826123B2 |
Fluorolucent magnetic field generator
A transmitting element for generating a magnetic field for tracking of an object includes a first spiral trace that extends from a first outer origin inward to a central origin in a first direction. A second spiral trace can extend from the central origin outward to a second outer origin in the first direction. The second spiral trace can extend from the central origin to the second outer origin in the first direction. The first spiral trace and the second spiral trace can be physically connected at the central origin to form the fluorolucent magnetic transmitting element and at least a portion of the first spiral trace overlaps at least a portion of the second spiral trace. |
| US11826119B2 |
Internet-linked ultrasonic network for medical devices
A system and method is provided for transmitting signals ultrasonically among a network of implantable and wearable biological devices. The devices includes one or more implantable nodes, which include a sensing and/or actuating unit, at least one gateway node, and at least one access point node. Ultrasonic signals can be transmitted through the body by the implantable nodes to and from the gateway node, for transmission to and from the access point node. The access point node can be connected to the Internet. In this manner, remote instructions can be transmitted to the implantable nodes and data obtained at the implantable nodes can be transmitted to remote sites. |
| US11826118B2 |
Surgical draping system and method for using same
A surgical draping system includes an under-draping, an over-draping, and a connecting draping connected by the under-draping and the over-draping. The surgical draping system is used to establish and maintain a surgical corridor to a surgical site or sites on a patient supported by a surgical table. The surgical draping system can accommodate rotation of the patient on the surgical table, such that the sterile surgical corridor is maintained even during such rotation. The sterile surgical corridor extends through an aperture formed in the over-draping, through an enclosed passageway formed through the connecting draping, and through an aperture formed in the under-draping. |
| US11826115B2 |
Adjustable user console for a surgical robotic system
A method performed by a surgical robotic system that includes a seat that is arranged for a user to sit and a display column that includes at least one display for displaying a three-dimensional (3D) surgical presentation. The method includes receiving an indication that the user has manually adjusted the seat and in response, determining, while the user is sitting on the seat, a position of the user's eyes, determining a configuration for the display column based on the determined position of the user's eyes, and adjusting the display column by actuating one or more actuators of the display column according to the determined configuration. |
| US11826112B2 |
Method for registering articulated anatomical structures
The present invention relates to a method for registering a first anatomical structure (1) which is articulately coupled to a second anatomical structure (2), the method being constituted to be executed by a computer and comprising the steps of: acquiring second structure correlation data describing the spatial position of at least one correlation feature (3) relative to the second anatomical structure (2); acquiring coupling data describing a positional fixation (6) of the first anatomical structure (1) relative to the second anatomical structure (2), which is set by the articulated coupling (4) between the first anatomical structure (1) and the second anatomical structure (2); determining, based on the second structure correlation data and the coupling data, first structure correlation data describing the spatial position of the at least one correlation feature (3) relative to the first anatomical structure (1). The present invention further relates to a corresponding computer program and system. |
| US11826108B2 |
Systems and methods for orientation independent sensing
A system and method for obtaining an OIS coordinate frame comprising an electronic control unit configured to determine a local 3D electric field loop, create a zero mean version of E(t) over a depolarization interval, compute an Ė value at each of a plurality of time intervals, compute an initial estimate of ŵ from a cross product of E and the Ė value for each of the plurality of time intervals, average the initial estimate of ŵ from each of the plurality of time for a best estimate of ŵ, determine a plurality of â(θ) values and using the corresponding {circumflex over (n)}(θ) values, compute a composite match score, and choose at least one best value for â and a best value for {circumflex over (n)}. |
| US11826107B2 |
Registration system for medical navigation and method of operation thereof
A registration system for medical navigation includes a shape sensing device (SSD) (104, 504) having at least one sensor (450, 505) for providing corresponding sensor information (SI) indicative of at least one of a position of the at least one sensor (450, 505); a registration fixture (106) having a channel (130) configured to receive at least part of the SSD and defining a registration path (P). The registration fixture may be configured to be attached to a registrant object (RO) (119) defining a workspace. A controller (110) may be configured to: sense a shape of a path traversed by the SSD based upon the SI when the at least one sensor is situated within the channel (130), determine whether the sensed shape of the path corresponds with a known shape selected from one or more known shapes, and perform a coordinate registration based upon the determination. |
| US11826106B2 |
Method and system for providing information from a patient-specific model of blood flow
Embodiments include a system for providing blood flow information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system including a touchscreen. The at least one computer system may be configured to display, on the touchscreen, a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of an anatomical structure of the patient based on patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may also be configured to receive a first input relating to a first location on the touchscreen indicated by at least one pointing object controlled by a user, and the first location on the touchscreen may indicate a first location on the displayed three-dimensional model. The at least one computer system may be further configured to display first information on the touchscreen, and the first information may indicate a blood flow characteristic at the first location. |
| US11826103B2 |
Multi-laser eye tracking system
Techniques are described herein that are capable of tracking an eye of a user using multiple lasers. Light from the lasers is scanned across respective partially overlapping portions of a region that includes an eye of a user during respective time periods. Portion(s) of the light that are reflected from the eye are detected by respective photodetector(s). In an example implementation, a signal corresponding to the detected portion(s) is provided in a pixel of a frame buffer based at least in part on a current angle of a mirror used to scan the light across the region. In a second implementation, digital state(s) are provided based at least in part on difference(s) between a reference signal and signal(s) corresponding to the detected portion(s), and a time value indicating a time at which a glint is detected by a photodetector is provided when a digital state triggers an interrupt handler. |
| US11826101B2 |
Scene camera systems and methods for vitreoretinal surgery
The present disclosure provides a scene camera system including a scene camera that includes a lens and may detect light reflected off an exterior of an eye into the lens and send a signal corresponding to the detected light to a processor. The system further includes a main camera that may detect light reflected off an interior structure of the eye and send a signal corresponding to the detected light to the processor. The system also includes an image processing system including the processor that executes instructions to produce a scene camera digital image of the eye and a main camera digital image of the eye. The system further includes a multiple picture-in-picture display that displays the scene camera digital image of the eye and the main camera digital image of the eye concurrently. |
| US11826088B2 |
Adjusting phases of multiphase ablation generator to detect contact
A radio frequency ablation system, includes a single frequency RF signal generator, control circuitry configured to set phases and amplitudes of a plurality of replicas of the RF signal, a plurality of non-linear amplifiers, configured to amplify the plurality of replicas of the RF signal, and to drive a respective plurality of ablation electrodes in a patient body with the amplified replicas. A processor is configured to receive a superposition of the plurality of replicas as a return signal from a body surface patch electrode, and to adaptively adjust phases and amplitudes of the amplified replicas in response to the return signal with the control circuitry to zero crosstalk currents. In a tissue contact check mode of operation the phases of the amplified replicas are identical, and in an ablation mode of operation the phases of the amplified replicas differ from one another. |
| US11826086B2 |
Spinal implant system and method
A delivery system includes a first instrument having an outer sleeve defining a passageway. The first instrument includes an inner sleeve having a first end disposed in the passageway and a second end including a first mating element. The inner sleeve defines a channel. A second instrument includes a hollow shaft disposed in the channel and a handle coupled to the shaft. The handle includes a body and a second mating element extending from the body. The second mating element is configured to engage the first mating element to secure the second instrument to the first instrument. Methods are disclosed. |
| US11826084B2 |
System and method for bone fusing implants
A bone fusing implant device includes an elongated body extending along a longitudinal direction and having a star-shaped cross-section. The elongated body includes a central through-opening extending through the elongated body's center along the longitudinal direction and an outer surface with alternating elongated ridges and slit openings extending along the longitudinal direction. The outer surface is coated with bone growth enhancing additives. |
| US11826081B2 |
Implantable vertebral frame systems and related methods for spinal repair
A system for performing surgical repair of the spine includes a distractor and a permanently implanted bone plate system. A surgical repair methodology is also disclosed that employs an implanted bone plate system with a substantially void internal volume which is attached to adjacent vertebrae subsequent to the distraction and adjustment of curvature of the vertebrae and prior to the excision of disc and/or end plate tissue through the bone plate. The device further facilitates the subsequent delivery of an interbody repair device for the purpose of either fusion or dynamic stabilization, such as by disc arthroplasty. The plate may be permanently implanted, such as when a fusion between the attached vertebral bodies is desired, but it need not be permanently implanted. |
| US11826080B2 |
Occipital plate systems
Occipital plate systems are described. The occipital plate systems include an occipital plate having an upper portion and lower portion. The lower portion can include an opening for receiving one or more lateral members therethrough. The lateral members include top and/or side apertures for receiving lateral connectors that are attached to polyaxial screw receiving members. The occipital plate systems can also include low-profile clamping arms that are operably attached to an occipital plate via an extension member and articulating joint member. The clamping arms, along with tension cables attached intermittently along its length, can be used in addition to or instead of screws and hooks to secure an occipital plate system to vertebrae. |
| US11826079B2 |
Closures with splay limiting threads for bone anchor receivers having horizontally-extending tool engagement grooves
A receiver assembly for securing an elongate rod to a bone anchor includes a receiver having pair of upright arms that define an open channel configured to receive the elongate rod, a discontinuous helically wound receiver guide and advancement structure formed into the interior surfaces of the upright arms, and horizontally-elongated tool engaging grooves formed into upper portions of the outer surface of the upright arms. The receiver assembly further includes a closure configured for positioning within the open channel to secure the elongate rod to the receiver in a locked configuration, with the closure having an outer surface with a mating continuous helically wound closure guide and advancement structure configured to resist a tendency toward splaying between the upright arms upon a screwing in of the closure within the open channel by rotatable engagement with the receiver guide and advancement structure. |
| US11826071B2 |
Apparatus and methods for tissue reduction
Apparatus and methods for tissue reduction are described where one embodiment of the tissue resection device may generally comprise an external clamping mechanism having at least two distally extending members shaped with an atraumatic distal end and defining a confined region between the distally extending members sized to receive a tissue region therebetween. Additionally, an elongate coring needle defining a lumen and having a proximal end attached to a handle and a distal end which defines a cutting mechanism may also be included, wherein the coring needle is translatable adjacent and/or relative to the external or internal clamping mechanism defined by the confined region. |
| US11826070B2 |
Endovascular devices and methods
Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing an intravascular device having a distal portion with a side port, inserting the device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, directing the distal portion within the vascular wall such that the distal portion moves at least partially laterally, and directing the side port towards the vascular lumen. |
| US11826054B2 |
Radial compression hemostasis band with doppler confirming vascular patency
A radial compression band is configured to provide hemostatic compression to an arterial access site on the arm of a wearer. The radial compression band includes an elongated arm band that presents an arm opening sized to receive the arm. The arm band presents proximal and distal margins, with the arm opening being defined between the margins. |
| US11826049B2 |
Devices for deploying tissue fasteners
The present invention is directed to a hand-held surgical device, operable by a single user, for deploying fasteners to close a wound or incision in tissue. The device includes tissue pinching and folding members operably controlled by the user during actuation of a trigger of the device, which can temporarily secure and expose inner surfaces of two edges of an incision or wound, where one of a plurality of fasteners can be inserted upon further actuation of the trigger, without crushing or causing undue trauma to the tissue. |
| US11826044B2 |
Surgical stapling device with curved tool assembly
A surgical stapling device includes a tool assembly having a U-shaped frame, an anvil assembly, and a cartridge assembly. The U-shaped frame has a proximal transverse portion, a longitudinal portion, and a distal transverse portion. The distal transverse portion and the proximal transverse of the U-shaped frame and the cartridge assembly have a common shape including a first linear portion defining a first axis, a second linear portion defining a second axis, and a third linear portion defining a third axis, the first axis being transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongate body. In embodiments, a first radius of curvature is defined between the first linear portion and the second linear portion such that the first axis and the second axis define an angle β, and a second radius of curvature is defined between the second linear portion and the third linear portion such that the second axis and the third axis define an angle Ω. |
| US11826040B2 |
Suturing apparatus and method
Disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, systems, and methods for guiding a needle to facilitate suturing, such as in surgical anastomosis. In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus includes at least one guide member configured to extend from a suturing mechanism that is configured to revolve a helically-shaped needle around an axis while the needle is advanced around an object to be sutured. A guide track is configured to be positioned around the object and to guide the suturing mechanism in an articulated path around the object. The guide track defines at least one guide channel configured to receive the guide member, where the at least one guide channel is configured to direct movement of the guide member to cause the suturing mechanism to pivot to realign the axis to be tangential to the curved guide track. |
| US11826038B2 |
Suture anchor construct
Disclosure herein are knotless suture anchor constructs and methods of use thereof. The suture anchor constructs can include a bone anchor and a suture. The bone anchor can include a suture anchoring member and can define a cavity and a longitudinal passage extending from a trailing end of the bone anchor at least partially therethrough to the cavity. The suture anchoring member can be located in the cavity. The suture can be coupled to the suture anchoring member and can include a tensioning portion, a repair portion, and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion can form a suture loop extending along the longitudinal passage. |
| US11826037B2 |
Meniscal repair devices, systems, and methods
Meniscal repair devices, systems, and methods are provided. |
| US11826035B2 |
Treatment device for sacroiliac joint hypomobility
Treatment devices for sacroiliac (SI) joint hypomobility are described herein. In one example, a method of treating SI joint hypomobility involves positioning a person relative to a SI joint device that includes a resilient crest. Positioning the person relative to the SI joint device can involve aligning the resilient crest along the SI joint underneath the person. The method can also include using the SI joint device to pry open the SI joint. In another example, an SI joint device includes a body extending between a medial end and a lateral end, and the body includes a rigid protrusion. The SI joint device can also include a resilient cover extending over the rigid protrusion. The rigid protrusion and the resilient cover can define a crest for prying open the SI joint. The crest can include a concavity oriented towards the lateral end of the body, and the crest can deform towards the lateral end of the body when subjected to a load on a top of the crest. |
| US11826034B2 |
Instruments and methods for complete plantar plate repairs
Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor. |
| US11826026B2 |
Dental aspiration prevention systems and methods
In one embodiment, an aspiration prevention system is configured to keep items from moving from a mouth of a patient into a throat of the patient. The system includes a mouth prop, a frame, and an air-permeable barrier. The mouth prop has a top surface configured to abut top teeth of the mouth, a bottom surface configured to abut bottom teeth of the mouth, and a frame coupling feature. The frame has a barrier retention feature configured to retain an air-permeable barrier, and a prop coupling feature that is attachable to the frame coupling feature of the mouth prop in a position in which the frame at least partially covers the throat. |
| US11826023B2 |
Multi-use endoscopes and associated systems and methods
An endoscope having an outer sheath, a handle, an optical window, and an optical module. The outer sheath includes a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof. The handle is mounted at the proximal end of the outer sheath and includes an external data connector. The optical window is removably and sealingly mounted at the distal end of the outer sheath. The optical module is removably disposed within the distal end of the outer sheath and includes an integrated image sensor, an optical lens, and an optical module connector. The optical module connector is configured for selective disconnection from and reconnection to a mating line connector in electrical communication with the external data connector of the handle. The optical module and the outer sheath further include one or more alignment features configured to ensure correct radial and axial positioning. |
| US11826018B2 |
Rotatable medical device
A medical device comprising a shaft, a handle including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion is fixed to a proximal portion of the shaft, and a channel extending from the handle into the shaft, wherein the channel includes a proximal channel and a distal channel, the proximal channel being rotatable relative to the distal channel and aligned with the distal channel throughout rotation of the proximal channel, wherein the proximal portion includes the proximal channel and the distal portion includes the distal channel, wherein the distal portion is rotatable relative to the proximal portion of the handle, and the shaft is configured to rotate with the distal portion of the handle. |
| US11826017B2 |
Systems and methods for safe operation of a device
Systems and methods for safe operation of a device include a control system having a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to determine, using one or more sensors, whether an operator is in contact with an input control of a console coupled to the system. The processor is further configured to affect commanded motion of the device using the input control in response to the determination of operator contact with the input control. In some embodiments, affecting the commanded motion includes limiting commanded motion of the device using the input control in response to determining the operator is not in contact with the input control. In some embodiments, the limited commanded motion is an insertion motion of the elongate device, a retraction motion of the elongate device, or a steering motion of a distal end of the elongate device. |
| US11826016B2 |
External light interference removal method
A method for removing external light interference according to the present disclosure includes: performing the scan in the state where external light is turned on, performing the scan in the state where the external light and internal light are turned on together, and calculating a brightness value from an obtained image. Further, by subtracting the brightness value obtained in the brightness calculating step from a color value of the image through an operation, it is possible to obtain an image and a three-dimensional scan model with the influence of the external light being minimized. |
| US11826015B2 |
System and method for controlling capsule endoscope
A system and method for controlling a capsule endoscope is provided. The control method includes: measuring a magnetic field value of the environment in which the capsule endoscope is subjected; obtaining a critical magnetic field value for suspension of the capsule endoscope according to the magnetic field value; adjusting a traction force on the capsule endoscope according to the critical magnetic field value for suspension; and controlling the movement of the capsule endoscope in a horizontal and/or vertical direction, wherein the movement of the first magnet is controlled by moving the second magnet, and the capsule endoscope is in a quasi-suspended state as moving in the horizontal and/or vertical direction. The system and method reduce friction between the capsule endoscope and wall of the target area during movement by controlling the capsule endoscope in a quasi-suspended state, which makes the scanning of the target area more accurate. |
| US11826013B2 |
Surgical instruments with firing member closure features
Surgical end effectors with first and second jaws that are opened and closed with an axially movable firing member. The firing member is configured to apply a first closure motion to the second jaw to move the second jaw from an open position to a closed position as the firing member is moved in a distal direction from a home position to an ending position. The firing member is further configured to move the second jaw towards the first jaw when the firing member is moved in a proximal direction from the home position. |
| US11826001B2 |
Dishwasher with tubular spray element including elongated metal tube and retaining tab for mounting support member thereto
A tubular spray element for a dishwasher is formed in part using an elongated metal tube joined with a molded polymer support member using one or more retaining tabs that are molded into the support member and that project within a sleeve in the support member to engage with cooperative mounting apertures in the elongated metal tube and thereby restrict relative movement between the elongated metal tube and the support member both about and along a longitudinal axis of the tubular spray element. |
| US11826000B2 |
Domestic dishwasher
A household dishwasher includes a washing container holding a dishwasher load, and a spray arm for applying washing liquor and/or fresh water to the dishwasher load. The spray arm is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation and is actively driven by a drive entity. The drive entity includes a drive shaft mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation which extends in parallel relation to and at a distance from the axis of rotation of the spray arm. |
| US11825998B2 |
Domestic dishwasher and method for treating items to be washed
A household dishwasher includes a dishwasher cavity defining a treatment chamber, a loading unit accommodated in the treatment chamber for holding items to be washed, a washing apparatus configured to apply washing liquid to the treatment chamber, and a fan wheel mounted in the treatment chamber above the loading unit for rotation in a blow-off operating phase such that the fan wheel draws in air from the treatment chamber, accelerates and moves the air forward and downward as an air flow in the treatment chamber. The air flow strikes a blow-off region at a top of the loading unit and blowing off washing liquid from atop the items being washed. |
| US11825997B2 |
Vacuum extraction head with adjustable-height brush
An extraction head for a cleaning machine is disclosed for traveling along a cleaning path on a variable-height floor. The extraction head comprises a body including a floor-facing surface and an extraction aperture disposed in the floor-facing surface. The extraction head comprises a vacuum outlet in fluid communication with the extraction aperture. The extraction head comprises an adjustable-height brush positioned in front of the extraction head body along the cleaning path. The adjustable-height brush is configured to translocate upwardly and downwardly as the extraction head moves along the cleaning path on the variable-height floor. The adjustable-height brush may comprise a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The proximal and distal ends may be configured to translocate upwardly and downwardly relative to each other as the extraction head moves along the cleaning path on the variable-height floor. |
| US11825994B2 |
One-piece shower base
A one-piece shower base includes a pitched bottom surface, a plurality of vertical flanges extending upward from a plurality of outer edges of the one-piece shower base, a drain integrated within the one-piece shower base, and a pitched foam support base having an upper surface and a lower surface. The pitched bottom surface is pitched downward in at least one direction toward the drain. The upper surface of the pitched foam support base is adhered to an underside of the pitched bottom surface. The pitched foam support base fills in a hollow space below the underside of the pitched bottom surface created by the pitch of the pitched bottom surface. |
| US11825991B2 |
Blade assembly and food processor having same
A blade assembly and a food processor having the same are provided. The blade assembly includes an inner blade shaft, an outer blade shaft, an inner joint assembly, and an outer joint assembly. The outer blade shaft is fitted over the inner blade shaft. The inner joint assembly includes an inner blade joint, an inner motor joint, and an inner sealing head. The inner sealing head is connected between the inner blade joint and the inner motor joint, the inner blade joint is connected to the inner blade shaft. The outer joint assembly includes an outer blade joint, an outer motor joint, and an outer sealing head, the outer sealing head is connected between the outer blade joint and the outer motor joint, and the outer blade joint is connected to the outer blade shaft. |
| US11825989B1 |
Apparatus and methods for storing, transporting, and/or grinding herbs and/or similar things
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for storing, transporting, grinding, and/or dispensing/pouring herbs and/or similar materials and things. A compressing/urging plate/platform is disclosed, which can selectively move the herbs or other materials toward a grinding assembly, and the ground material can be captured on the other side of the grinding assembly, for subsequent dispense and/or use. The inventions can reduce and simplify the steps and the overall apparatus needed to accomplish transportation, storage, consumption, and/or use of herb-like materials and things. |
| US11825985B2 |
Rotisserie cooking appliance
A cooking appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a plurality of electric heating elements, and a heat shield. The cabinet may define a cooking chamber and an exhaust path downstream therefrom to direct vapor from the cabinet. The plurality of electric heating elements may be mounted within the cabinet. The heat shield may be mounted within the cabinet. The heat shield may extend along a shield plane from a first end to a second end. The heat shield may define a plurality of vent channels spaced apart along the shield plane from the first end to the second end. The plurality of vent channels may be disposed in fluid communication between the cooking chamber and the exhaust path. |
| US11825980B2 |
Capsule distributing device with bulk loading
Disclosed is a device for distributing capsules with axial symmetry and irregular shape, including: a container apt to receive in bulk a plurality of capsules; an ordering assembly placed inside the container, apt to arrange the capsules vertically; an orientating assembly, apt to receive the capsules from the ordering assembly and to orientate them in a predetermined direction; and a conveying assembly apt to receive the capsules from the orientating assembly and to convey them towards a distribution outlet in a predetermined orientation. |
| US11825979B2 |
Single serve systems, apparatuses, and methods
A single serve pod system, a single serve pod assembly system, a single serve pod, a reusable pod apparatus, a process of assembling the single serve pod, and methods of use are presented. More specifically, and without limitation, the present disclosure relates to preparation of a single serve pod in accordance with brewing coffee, tea, and/or other brewing. |
| US11825978B2 |
Systems and methods for improved brewing of ground coffee
There is provided an aeration device including an interchangeable aeration element having needles arranged in an aeration pattern, a slider including the needles, a slider guide element engaged with the slider, a slider spring element biased to position the slider in an undeployed position, wherein the slider is displaced in a downward direction away from the top end of the aeration device frame towards the bottom end of the aeration device frame when a user applies an operating force to the slider, wherein the slider spring element applies a return force on the slider encouraging the slider to return to the undeployed position, and wherein, when the slider is in a fully deployed position at a maximum displacement from the top end of the aeration device frame, the plurality of puck aeration needles extend passed the bottom end of the aeration device, and a method of using the aeration device. |
| US11825977B2 |
Method of operating a steam generator, steam generator and cooking device
A steam generator has a water container and an upper heating device and a lower heating device, a first temperature detection device covering a temperature detection area including the area covered by the two heating devices, a control device for monitoring and evaluating the first temperature detection device and for controlling the activation state of the two heating devices. For operation of the steam generator, water is filled into the container, at least one of the two heating devices is activated for generating steam for an operation of a steam household device, wherein finally this operation is over. Then at least the lower heating device is activated, until the first temperature detection device detects that a pre-defined first temperature threshold has been reached, upon which the lower heating device is deactivated. Remaining water is pumped off from the water container for a pre-defined first pumping duration. |
| US11825976B2 |
Reservoir for steam cooking
There is provided a cooking appliance having an oven cavity, a fan, a heater, and a convection shroud. The fan is configured to circulate air heated by the heater to redistribute the air throughout the oven cavity. The heater configured both to heat the expelled by the fan and to generate steam from water in which the heater is immersed within a water reservoir. In described embodiments, the water reservoir is part of the convection shroud and is formed or attached together with a fan cover thereof. |
| US11825971B2 |
Receiving device for parcels or packages delivered by air
Exemplary embodiments relate to an apparatus comprising a receiving device (200) configured to receive a package (1) delivered via an airborne drone (100). The receiving device (200) includes a receptacle (201), an optical scanner (208), a transceiver (207), and at least one light emitter (204) in operative connection with a computer (203). The optical scanner (208) is operative to read optical indicia that includes a delivery code. The transceiver (207) is operative to receive a signal that includes a verification code and an encrypted one time code from the drone (100). If the verification code has a predetermined relationship with the delivery information, the computer (203) is operative to decrypt the one time code and to transmit an encrypted optical signal through the at least one light emitter (204) whereby the drone (100) is enabled to identify the receiving device (200) and to position the package (1) therein. |
| US11825970B2 |
Scrim-reinforced cushion mat for carpet tiles
A carpet tile includes a textile top member and a cushion mat that is coupled with the textile top member via a thermoplastic material. The textile top member includes carpet yarns and a backing that is coupled with the carpet yarns so that the backing structurally supports the carpet yarns. The cushion mat includes a polymeric material component having polymer fibers that are randomly oriented and entangled together and a scrim reinforcement that is disposed within the polymeric material component. The scrim reinforcement reinforces and stabilizes the polymeric material component and is entirely covered and concealed by the intermeshed polymer fibers. |
| US11825968B2 |
Adjustable vessel holder
An adjustable vessel holder, such as an adjustable beverage container holder, is adjustable between a first position and a second position and includes a sleeve and at least one closure coupled to the sleeve. The at least one closure is configured to have a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the adjustable vessel holder is in the first position and is configured to receive a vessel having a first size. In the open position of the closure, the adjustable vessel holder is in the second position and is configured to receive a different vessel having a second size. In some vessel holders, in the first position, a top end has a first internal perimeter, and in the second position, the top end has a second internal perimeter that is larger than the first internal perimeter. |
| US11825965B2 |
System for mounting objects to a structure
A system for mounting an object on a structure includes a pivoting mounting bracket portion and a rail portion. The mounting bracket portion includes a front plate that is pivotally coupled to a back plate. The rail portion is shaped in the form a C-channel. The back plate is sized and shaped to snugly fit within the C-channel of the rail portion. The rail portion is configured to be attached to the structure, and the front plate is configured to be attached to the object. |
| US11825964B1 |
Mirror with illuminated extruded frame
A frame lit mirror component includes an extruded frame member. The extruded frame member further includes a mirror mounting edge. The mirror mounting edge extends along a longitudinal direction of the extruded frame member. The mirror mounting edge is sized to receive an edge of a mirror. A light source volume extends along the longitudinal direction of the extruded frame member. An angle exists between the mirror mounting edge and the light source volume. The light source volume is sized to receive a light source, such that when the light source is in an on-state light radiates from the light source volume. |
| US11825958B2 |
Connecting structure between feet and central member, feet, central member, chassis and chair
A connecting structure for connecting support feet and a center piece, a support foot, a center piece, a chassis and a seat are provided. The connecting structure for connecting support feet and a center piece includes: center piece connecting portions provided on the outer periphery of the center piece for connecting with the support feet; support foot connecting portions provided on one end of the support feet for connecting with the center piece. Two side walls of each of the center piece connecting portions are further provided with rotation limit grooves, with a clamping platform arranged inside; two side surfaces of the support foot connecting portion are respectively provided with rotation limit protrusions outwardly protruding, an abutting portion is provided on the lower surface. |
| US11825957B2 |
Zoned suspension seating structure
A body support structure including a backrest, a seat connected to the backrest, and a suspension material connected to the backrest or the seat. The suspension material includes elastomeric filaments with monofilaments and multifilaments. The suspension material further includes a first zone with a first stiffness, a second zone with a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness, and a transition zone positioned between the first zone and the second zone. |
| US11825956B2 |
Bleach compatible polyolefin mattress cover
A bleach compatible mattress cover made of a non-woven polyolefin material and defining an interior cavity. The interior cavity configured to receive a mattress structure which may include a first and second support structure disposed in the interior cavity. In certain embodiments, the mattress cover has a Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate of greater than or equal 400 to less than 10,000, 7500 or more particularly less than 5000 grams per square meter per day and a hydrostatic head of 100 cm or greater and passes ASTM 1670 and ASTM 1671. |
| US11825953B1 |
Multi-zone adjustable bed with smart adjustment mechanism
A smart sleep system comprising a mattress including a plurality of pressure zones, each pressure zone separately adjustable for firmness, a sensor to sense a user's position on the mattress, a processing system to determine pressure for each of the plurality of pressure zones based on data from the sensor, and a controller to adjust one or more of the pressure zones based on the determination. |
| US11825950B2 |
Sofa frame and assembled sofa
Sofa frame and assembled sofa, comprising back boards, side boards connected to back boards, and face board connected to side boards; said side boards are relatively configured on the two sides of the back board; the two sides of the face board are respectively connected to the side boards on both sides; said face board comprises at least two folding blocks and hinges connected to the folding blocks. In the above-mentioned sofa frame, as hinges are used to connect adjacent folding blocks, the face board becomes a folding structure. Thus, during transportation, the folded face board occupies less space to reduce transportation cost. |
| US11825948B1 |
Furniture article having panels with embedded magnets
A furniture article includes a first panel and a second panel. The panels are positioned adjacent each other, having one or more panel fasteners therebetween. The panel fasteners include embedded magnets. The panels are positioned relative to a working surface, and are positioned such that each of the panel fasteners is hidden from view. |
| US11825947B1 |
Floating shelf system
A floating shelf system for a desk provides floating shelf brackets with plates mounted to both sides of a stud in a wall. A beam extends from the plates and have a fork with a pair of prongs secured along side the plates. The beam and the prongs are formed by a pair of outer square tubes and a center rectangular tube. The tubes form a rectangular and oblong cross-section with a pair of webs. |
| US11825945B2 |
Securable wall bracket
A storage rack apparatus including a locking mechanism that secures a bracket (10) to a supporting member such as a wall-mounted rail (48) or panel (54). A securing bar (36) is rotatably attached to the body (12) of the bracket and is rotatable between unlocked (FIGS. 3 and 6) and locked (FIGS. 4, 5, 7, and 8) positions. In the unlocked position, an unlocking portion (44) of the securing bar does not make contact with the rail or panel. In the locked position, a locking portion (46) of the securing bar makes forced contact with a front surface (50, 62) of the supporting member, thereby placing the hooks (24, 26) of the bracket into frictional engagement with the rear surface (16) of the supporting member to resist movement of the bracket from its installed position. |
| US11825944B2 |
Cone assembly and method of manufacturing such assembly
A cone assembly for furniture or interior accessories is provided. A plurality of cones is arranged in a linear array to form the cone assembly, wherein an inner cone is received by at least one outer cone; and wherein the outer cone is made of a first layer of material being different from the material of the inner cone. |
| US11825941B2 |
Record holder system and method
A record holder system includes a frame of two ends and two sides, a fixed end attached to one of the ends of the frame, and a selectively adjustable end slidably connected to the frame. The frame connects to a track. The adjustable end includes a clamp that engages the track to retain the adjustable end in select position along the track. A handle connects to the clamp. The handle is manually pressed to disengage the clamp from the track, thereby allowing the adjustable end to be varied in relative position with respect to the fixed end. Records or other items may be stacked upright and retained in the system. |
| US11825940B2 |
Customizable shower caddy
There is provided a customizable shower caddy. The shower caddy includes connectors that can be set at various heights along a rod that is supported between a shower basin or tub at the bottom and a ceiling at the top. Product holders can be connected to the connectors at different positions about the rod. This provides flexibility in the layout of which direction the product holders extend from the rod, which enables the shower caddy to be set up for use in a corner, along a wall or in the center of the shower or tub. |
| US11825935B2 |
Table accessory for a toilet
A table carried at the distal end of a table leg that is configured for anchoring entirely on a toilet. The table leg is anchored at its proximal end to an upside-down J-bracket configured to couple with the rim of a toilet bowl. A J-bracket typically includes a clamping mechanism to horizontally squeeze the rim. Table elevation above floor level may be adjusted by way of a telescopic table leg, and/or a coupling mechanism between the proximal table leg end and the J-bracket. Horizontal orientation of the table top surface may be maintained by an anti-twist mechanism and an anti-roll mechanism. |
| US11825932B2 |
Drywall knife holster
A drywall knife holster includes a belt hook, a back member and a knife holder. The back member couples with the belt hook. The knife holder couples with the back member through an upwardly facing U-bend that biases a pinch region of the knife holder toward the back member. Inserting a drywall knife blade between the knife holder and the back member, and seating a leading edge of the drywall knife blade within the U-bend, causes the pinch region of the knife holder to urge a handle of the drywall knife into contact with the back member. The back member and the knife holder may form a holster portion that couples with the belt hook through a swiveling connector. The holster may continue past the pinch region to form a second drywall knife holder and/or a loop member to accommodate a different tool. |
| US11825931B2 |
Lip activated cup
A cup (12) or container assembly (10) having a lip (13, 15) activated input feature. The lip (13, 15) activated feature permits removal of the contents from the cup (12) or container (12) while mitigating against leaks and/or spills. The lid (12, 14) includes a movable member (48, 58) and a baffle (54, 59). The cup assembly (10) is constructed to have streamlined assembly method due to a reduced number of parts needing separation and/or improved connecting features. The improved geometry of lid (12, 14) components lends to heightened ease of cleaning. A cup (12) or container assembly (10) having a lip (13, 15) activated input feature. The lip (13, 15) activated feature permits removal of the contents from the cup (12) or container (12) while mitigating against leaks and/or spills. The lid (12, 14) includes a movable member (48, 58) and a baffle (54, 59). The cup assembly (10) is constructed to have streamlined assembly method due to a reduced number of parts needing separation and/or improved connecting features. The improved geometry of lid (12, 14) components lends to heightened ease of cleaning. |
| US11825928B2 |
Method of recommending cosmetics based on melanin index and hemoglobin index and device thereof
The present disclosure relates to a method of recommending cosmetics based on a melanin index and a hemoglobin index and a device thereof, and more particularly to a method for implementing quantification and standardization based on hemoglobin and melanin indexes from personal color consulting, which conventionally done offline based on a color index (Lab index) and has high result variability depending on personal experience or knowledge of a consultant and recommending cosmetics based on the quantification and standardization. The method includes measuring a hemoglobin index and a melanin index of skin and providing a measured value, classifying the measured hemoglobin index and melanin index of the skin into one of a plurality of categories based on a predetermined reference, and recommending cosmetics suitable for a color or condition of the skin corresponding to the measured and classified hemoglobin index and the melanin index of the skin, wherein a category of the color of the skin is classified into 4 seasonal categories including a spring type, a summer type, an autumn type, and a winter type. |
| US11825927B2 |
Pot for cosmetic product
A pot for a cosmetic product including a base topped by a substantially cylindrical neck defining an opening, and a lid equipped with a seal having top and bottom surfaces. The neck of the pot has a rim with an inner periphery having a shoulder forming a concave surface. The bottom surface of the seal includes a flexible annular lip that has a convex shape on an outer peripheral wall which, when the lid is tightened on the base, matches the concave surface over at least a portion of the height of the shoulder and presses sealingly against the rim around the entire inner periphery of same to sealingly close the pot. The flexibility of the seal and the shape of the lip thereof, which complements that of the rim, allow it to be deformed to be able to compensate for dimensional irregularities during at manufacture ensuring tight sealing. |
| US11825925B2 |
Luggage comprising two sections foldable between a deployed use configuration and a folded storage configuration
The invention relates to a luggage with a shell having an upper section and a lower section connected by a hinge area. The upper section has a handle for handling the luggage with an upper framework between an upper handle and a lower support fastened in the upper section. The lower section has a lower framework which extends between a lower wall of the lower section and an upper support fastened in the lower section. The luggage being has an intermediate framework with a connector while being reversibly deployable between a position remote from the hinge area and a position of engagement of the connector into one of the supports while being arranged to prevent folding of the hinge area. The connector and the support includes a device for reversibly locking their engagement. |
| US11825924B2 |
Smoker's hygiene assembly
A smoker's hygiene assembly for performing smoker's hygiene includes a case that has a plurality of storage wells integrated therein. A bottle of body spray is provided and the bottle of body spray is stored in a respective one of the storage slots. A bottle of hand cream is provided and the hand cream is stored in a respective one of the storage slots. A bottle of hand sanitizer is provided and the bottle of hand sanitizer is stored in a respective one of the storage slots. A tin of breath mints is provided and the tin of breath mints is stored in a respective one of the storage wells. |
| US11825922B1 |
Umbrella for pets
The umbrella for pets comprises an umbrella, a front support, and a rear support. The umbrella may be adapted to shield a pet from weather. As non-limiting examples, the weather may comprise rain, snow, sleet, sunshine, or combinations thereof. The front support and the rear support may be adapted to removably couple to the pet and may hold the umbrella above the pet. The front support and the rear support may pivot up against a canopy of the umbrella for storage and transportation. In some embodiments, a left side panel and a right side panel may detachably couple to the sides of the umbrella to provide additional shielding from wind-blown weather. In some embodiments, a carrying bag may be uniquely adapted to transport the umbrella when not in use on the pet. |
| US11825921B2 |
Modifiable jewelry system and method of using same
A modifiable jewelry system. The modifiable jewelry system may include a main jewelry body, wherein the main jewelry body may include a track along at least a portion of the main jewelry body and a securing component. The modifiable jewelry system may further include one or more attachable/detachable components, the one or more attachable/detachable components may include a decorative portion and a retaining body portion, wherein the retaining body portion may be configured to be received by the track of the main body, and wherein the received retaining body portion may be releasable retained within an internal portion of the track via the securing mechanism. |
| US11825919B2 |
Slide fastener
A pull tab includes a pull tab main portion. A first base is sandwiched between a second base and the pull tab main portion to form a stack in which the second base, the first base and the pull tab main portion are stacked in this order. The pull tab main portion and the first base are configured such that the pull tab main portion moves rearward to cause rearward movement of the slider body as the stack is sandwiched by human fingers in its stack direction while the first insert has been not fully inserted inside the slider body. |
| US11825916B2 |
Buffing system for footwear
Buffing of a footwear component allows for an alteration of the component surface to achieve an intended surface for aesthetics and/or manufacturing purposes. The buffing is performed in a system having a vision module, a sidewall buffing module, an up surface buffing module, and a down surface buffing module. Each of the buffing modules are adapted for the unique shape and sizes of a footwear component to effectively and automatically buff the footwear component. |
| US11825915B2 |
Shoe buffing system
An apparatus for buffing a shoe part includes a housing adapted to be articulated around at least a portion of the footwear part. A rotating spindle is positioned in the housing and has a buffing surface for engagement with the footwear part. A carriage is slideably connected to the housing and holds the spindle such that the buffing surface can be moved closer to and further away from the footwear part. An actuator is in the housing and in contact with the carriage. The actuator applies force to the carriage to increase the force of the buffing surface onto the footwear part. A biasing member is in the housing and in contact with the carriage. The biasing member exerts force onto the carriage in a direction opposite the force exerted by the actuator. |
| US11825914B2 |
Lacing apparatus for automated footwear platform
Systems and apparatus related to automated tightening of a footwear platform including a footwear lacing apparatus are discussed. In an example, a footwear lacing apparatus can include a housing structure, a spool, and a drive mechanism. The housing structure can include a top section and a bottom section. The spool can include a superior surface, a lace spool under the superior surface and a spool shaft with a keyed connection pin. The spool can also be integrated into the top section of the housing structure. The drive mechanism can couple with the spool via the keyed connection pin on the spool shaft. The drive mechanism can be adapted to rotate the spool to tighten or loosen a lace cable integrated into the footwear. |
| US11825911B2 |
Fastening device
A fastening device includes a case unit, a knob, an engaging unit and a spool. The case unit has an axial direction and includes a plurality of mounting teeth. The knob covers on the case unit along the axial direction. The engaging unit is coupled to the knob and includes an engaging portion. The spool is configured for a lace to wind therearound. The engaging unit is driven by the knob to switch between a first position and a second position along the axial direction. When the engaging unit is in the first position, the engaging unit prohibits the spool from releasing the lace. When the engaging unit is in the second position, the engaging portion is engaged with at least one of the mounting teeth, and the engaging unit does not prohibit the spool from releasing the lace. Therefore, the reliability can be improved. |
| US11825908B2 |
Skate
A skate (e.g., an ice skate) for a user (e.g., a hockey player). The skate comprises a skate boot for receiving a foot of the user and a skating device (e.g., a blade and a blade holder) disposed beneath the skate boot to engage a skating surface. The skate boot may be designed to better fit the user's foot and/or enhance skating performance of the user, such as by being shaped in accordance with anatomy of toes of the user's foot and/or enhancing integrity of the skate boot. |
| US11825907B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining sensory threshold for shoe-type device, shoe-type device, and method of controlling the same
A method and apparatus for determining sensory threshold information for a shoe-type device, the shoe-type device, and a method of controlling the shoe-type device are disclosed. The method of determining sensory threshold information includes executing a program for sensory threshold testing, determining sensory threshold information of a user based on a choice input by the user that is received in a process of the sensory threshold testing, and transmitting the determined sensory threshold information to the shoe-type device. |
| US11825904B2 |
Article of footwear having a sole plate
A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes a first cushioning member disposed in a heel region of the sole structure and a second cushioning member disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure. The second cushioning member is spaced apart from the first cushioning member by a gap that extends between the first cushioning member and the second cushioning member. A sole plate extends across the gap between the first cushioning member and the second cushioning member. |
| US11825902B2 |
Footwear article with collar elevator
A footwear article includes a collar elevator that returns an ankle collar from a lowered state that is conducive to donning up to a raised state that secures the wearer's foot during wear. The collar elevator includes a lever arm. The lever arm may be deformable and biased towards the raised state. The lever arm may be articulated with a biasing force urging the lever arm to the raised state. The lever arm may have a variety of cross sections as well. The lever arm extends from a base, which may a sole portion of the footwear article. The lever arm and the base may be monolithic, permanently joined, removably joined, or otherwise connected. |
| US11825899B2 |
Adjustable brim for a hat
An adjustable brim for use with a hat, such as a baseball-style hat includes a sheath having a rounded shape for positioning around the hat and including a channel, a body, a tightening device positioned within the channel of the sheath, and a fastener positioned on the tightening device for adjusting the size of the sheath. The body includes an inner edge, an outer edge opposite the inner edge, an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, and the inner edge of the body is connected to the sheath. |
| US11825895B2 |
Glove for conforming to hands of various sizes
A glove has a palm side and a back side joined at a side edge to form a glove body. The palm side and the back side are constructed from a stretch material. Panels attach to the stretch material on the palm side to form finger parts, palm parts and a back part. The panels are separated from each other by the stretch material to allow relative movement. Elastic bands attached to the panels on the back side adjust the fit. A thumb part has a gusset of the stretch material. Grip surfaces have an embossed texture with indentations. |
| US11825888B2 |
Hooded and adjustable adaptive garment
Methods and systems are provided for an adaptive article of clothing. In one example, the adaptive article of clothing may have a first front tail panel and a second front tail panel configured to overlap while wrapping at least partially around a front of a wearer in opposite directions in a first worn configuration and hang open in a second worn configuration. A top portion of at least one of the first front tail panel and the second front tail panel may be detachably coupled in a shoulder region of the adaptive article of clothing to enable access to the wearer while the adaptive article of clothing is worn in each of the first worn configuration and the second worn configuration. |
| US11825885B2 |
Female undergarment
An undergarment includes a folded fabric attached at lateral edges to form an overlap regions along each side of the undergarment to form a generally triangular configuration complementary to the female anatomy. The overlap region may have a lateral length of about 0.5 inches or more. Some examples may include multiple layers of fabric, natural fiber materials such as jersey knit natural cotton, or both. The undergarment may be assembled using a continuous seam. a fabric wherein the layered assembly comprises jersey knit fabric and the undergarment does not include elastic along body or leg openings, and wherein the layered assembly and the respective first ends and second ends of the upper and lower regions are attached by a continuous seam. |
| US11825879B2 |
Consistently-automated production machines and method for preparing dried paper article
Consistently-automated production machines allocated in a pulp-molding production line and a method for prepare a dried paper article (i.e. a filter tip, a cartridge container, or a component of a packaging tube) is introduced herein. It can not only resolve the technical problems of the existing pulp-molding fabrication method that is incapable of producing an elongated cylindrical/tubular component, having a ratio, greater than one, of a maximum longitudinal height thereof being relative to a maximum transverse width thereof, but can also save its working cycle time, benefit its mass production, and assure its higher product yield and quality. |
| US11825873B2 |
Hookah
A hookah, including a high-frequency heating component and a filter assembly. The high-frequency heating component includes a conductive cup and a magnetic induction coil. The conductive cup is disposed in the magnetic induction coil and configured to accommodate a tobacco material. When in use, an alternating current is introduced to the magnetic induction coil, and a magnetic induction effect is generated, so that the conductive cup is heated and the heat is transferred to the tobacco material whereby the tobacco material is heated and smoke is produced. The smoke is filtered in the filter assembly and inhaled by a user. |
| US11825865B2 |
Tubular food casing with transfer function
A description is given of a tubular food casing having a fiber layer on the inside and having two or more polymer layers. The polymer layers include a first continuous polymer layer (A), with which the inner fiber layer or nonwoven-web layer is coated on the side of the tubular casing facing away from the inside, and completely covers the layer, and at least one polymer layer (B), and a monoaxially or biaxially oriented film based on polyamide and/or copolyamide. At least two of the polymer layers are joined to one another directly by a layer of adhesive. The inner fiber layer may absorb colour, smoke, aroma and/or flavour substance(s), such as liquid smoke or caramel, store these substances and transfer them to a food located within the casino. The casing is suitable as artificial sausage casing, especially for cooked-filling and scalded-emulsion sausage. |
| US11825862B2 |
Fowl production by administration of a synthetic bioensemble of microbes or purified strains thereof
The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms-including novel strains of the microorganisms-microbial ensembles, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial ensembles, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production of poultry, disease resistance, and egg yield. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing feed efficiency, and methods of preventing colonization of pathogenic microbes. |
| US11825861B2 |
Process for enhancing solubility of plant protein compositions
The present disclosure discloses methods for preparing plant-based protein compositions, such as a pea protein isolate, comprising alkaline phosphate salts, wherein the compositions exhibit greatly improved solubility. The high solubility of these plant-based protein isolate compositions greatly facilitates the manufacture of food and beverage products containing plant-based protein. |
| US11825855B2 |
Processing line and method for harvesting hearts from viscera packages taken out and detached from poultry carcasses
A processing line for harvesting hearts from viscera packages taken out from poultry carcasses. An apparatus with an infeed section below a conveying track to mechanically grip the viscera package. The infeed section is equipped to transfer the viscera package from which the gizzard is removed to a processing section. An outfeed section that follows the processing section, which outfeed section is arranged to make the heart as separated from the viscera package available at an outlet for the heart. |
| US11825847B2 |
Antimicrobial coating comprising chalcogenide nano-particles capped by chitosan
Disclosed herein are methods of making pure chalcogenide (e.g., selenium, tellurium, or selenium/tellurium) nanoparticles by irradiating chalcogenide pellets by nano-second laser ablation using chitosan as a capping agent to form chitosan chalcogenide nanoparticles (CS-CgNPs). CS-CgNPs and methods of using such particles are also disclosed herein, such as antimicrobials and antimicrobial coatings effective against biofilms. |
| US11825846B2 |
Method for disinfection of items and spaces
This disclosure provides a method of disinfecting a surface within an area, comprising the steps of: a) dispersing into the area a multiplicity of droplets of a first aqueous composition comprising a first iodine reactant compound that is either a peroxide compound or an iodine salt compound: b) allowing sufficient time for the first aqueous composition to distribute throughout the area, and to deposit and coalesce into a layer upon the surface: c) dispersing into the area a multiplicity of droplets of a second aqueous composition comprising a second iodine reactant compound that is the other of the first iodine reactant compound, and: d) again allowing sufficient time for the droplets of the second aqueous composition to deposit onto the coalesced layer of the first aqueous composition, thereby forming iodine and other iodine biocides in situ and disinfecting the surface. |
| US11825845B2 |
Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces that release hydrophilic and hydrophobic agents
The present invention provides materials and methods of making materials, where at least one surface of the material utilizes an emulsion to controllably release active agents, which can include hydrophilic agents, into the surrounding environment. Preferably, the materials are ‘slippery’ in that liquid droplets and other compounds, such as aqueous fluids, organic compounds and microorganisms, are able to easily slide off the surface without adhering to the surface. The active agents released by the emulsion may include antimicrobial agents, antifungal agents, antibacterial agents and other molecules that can kill or otherwise reduce the number of the pathogens. The resulting materials have improved anti-fouling behaviors compared to many other existing types of anti-fouling surfaces. |
| US11825843B2 |
Insecticidal proteins and methods for their use
Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity. |
| US11825839B2 |
Cryopreservation of cell-seeded substrates and related methods
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the identification of viability enhancing cell features and substrate features as they relate to post-cryopreservation survival of substrate seeded cells. Embodiments of the present invention further involve identification of cell features to manufacture a supernatant that is useful for cell culturing and treatment of various diseases. |
| US11825838B2 |
Tricyclic carboxamides for controlling arthropods
The invention relates, inter alia, to compounds of general formula (I). The invention also relates to methods for synthesizing the compounds of formula (I). The compounds according to the invention are in particular suitable for controlling insects, arachnids and nematodes in agricultural applications and for controlling ectoparasites in veterinary medicine. |
| US11825835B2 |
Determination of the requirements of plant protection agents
The present application relates to the cultivation of crop plants using plant protection agents. Certain embodiments relate to methods, a system, and a computer program product for determining partial-area-specific requirements of a crop plant for plant protection agents. |
| US11825834B2 |
Agricultural applicator and system
A variable width agricultural applicator is provided. The variable width agricultural applicator is attachable to a boom to apply a liquid to a crop in rows. The variable width agricultural sprayer includes a drop tube and a splitter downstream of the drop tube. The splitter is fluidly connected to the drop tube. A pair of flexible delivery tubes is fluidly connected to the splitter. Each one of the pair of flexible delivery tubes has a predetermined bend. |
| US11825832B2 |
Motive device for waterfowl decoy deployment system
A waterfowl decoy deployment system includes a thrust device and a hub coupled to the thrust device. The waterfowl decoy deployment system also includes a plurality of arms coupled to the hub such that the plurality of arms extend radially outward from the hub. The thrust device is configured to rotate about an axis to induce a substantially circular motion to the hub and the plurality of arms. |
| US11825827B2 |
Materials and methods for the control of nematodes
The invention provides materials and method for controlling pests, in particular, nematodes. The invention also provides compositions comprising biosurfactants as pesticides. |
| US11825826B1 |
Device for the storage and transport of fishing tackle
A device for the transport and storage of fishing tackle having a base member shaped and dimensioned for selective attachment to a support surface. An upstanding tubular column extends from the base member. A cover member is provided, wherein the cover member is shaped and dimensioned for selectively covering the upstanding tubular column in a manner such that the cover member can be moved between a closed configuration wherein the upstanding tubular column is hidden under the cover member and an open configuration wherein the upstanding tubular column is exposed for access by an individual using the device. |
| US11825825B1 |
Adjustable tension kite holding and release release apparatus
An adjustable tension kite holding and release apparatus, which has an apparatus head, and an apparatus body having an adjustable thumbscrew coupled to the apparatus body, and first and second ring grippers having first and second bumps providing a ring gripping mechanism at a distal end of the apparatus body. The ring gripping mechanism holding a releasable ring, running a fishing line through the releasable ring, tightening the adjustable thumbscrew such that the ring gripping mechanism applies tension to the releasable ring, and increasing or decreasing the tension based on an estimated force desired to release the releasable ring. |
| US11825823B2 |
Fishing line guide and fishing rod including fishing line guide
A fishing line guide attached to a rod body of a fishing rod is provided. The fishing line guide includes a guide ring through which a fishing line passes, a frame supporting the guide ring, and an attachment portion coupled to the frame and attached to the rod body. The frame has, at a lower end thereof, an attachment foot extending along a longitudinal direction of the rod body. The attachment portion is coupled to the attachment foot and is composed of a resin material. The attachment portion has a through bore to which the rod body is fitted, and a fitting hole to which the attachment foot is fitted. The fitting hole is spaced apart along the longitudinal direction from one end surface of the attachment portion and is formed at an outside of the through bore separately from the through bore in a radial direction. |
| US11825817B2 |
Rat model of down syndrome and method for producing same
In this application, the provided are: a Down syndrome rat model characterized in that a rat gene homologous to at least one gene present on a human chromosome 21 or fragment thereof is a trisomy and is transmittable to progeny; or a Down syndrome rat model characterized in that it comprises a human chromosome 21 or fragment thereof, or an exogenous rat chromosome or fragment thereof on which a rat gene homologous to the human chromosome 21 or fragment thereof is present, wherein at least one gene on the human chromosome 21 or fragment thereof or on the exogenous rat chromosome or fragment thereof is added to endogenous rat genes homologous to the at least gene so as to become a trisomy and to be transmittable to progeny: and a method for producing the Down syndrome rat model. |
| US11825812B2 |
Continuation application non-slip therapeutic dog boots
A product for therapeutic, non-slip animal boots. The product includes boots of various materials molded into grids and shaped to cover an animal's paws, and a means of securing the boots to the animal's paws. |
| US11825810B2 |
Intelligent automatic livestock rearing system
A livestock automatic rearing system, including a supporting frame, grooved floor panels, an operating robot, horizontal and longitudinal conveyors. Animals are reared on grooved panels with feces hold in the grooves. The operating robot is programmed to remove feces, clean up floor panels, pick up dead or sick animals and bring all these objects out of the building through a conveyor system. The autonomous operating robot also assists young animal placement, finished animal, and final cleaning and disinfection. With sensors and AI system, the robot provides behavior observation, health diagnosis, early warning, and remote medical treatment. An underfloor environment control system provides better and comforts air with reduced energy. The system will help reduce farmer's labor in an unpleasant environment, improve animal welfare, increate production effectiveness, and reduce biosecurity risk through the elimination contact of humans with animals. |
| US11825809B2 |
Dual-purpose container and diversion device for animals and a method for its manufacture
A dual-purpose container and diversion device for animals includes a base and a perimeter wall attached to the base. An inner surface and outer surface of the container combine to form an overall surface. The device includes at least a linear fault region in the overall surface having a lesser tensile strength and including at least a first non-intersecting open curve forming a first planar section; the at least a linear fault region may include at least a second curve defining a bracing component. The device is convertible to a second configuration forming a diversion device for an animal, by fracture of the at least a linear fault region to form at least a first flap and rotation of the at least a flap into a second position; conversion may include movement of the at least a bracing component to support the at least a flap in the second position. |
| US11825801B2 |
Soybean cultivar 03120254
A soybean cultivar designated 03120254 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 03120254, to the plants of soybean cultivar 03120254, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 03120254, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 03120254. 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 03120254. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 03120254, 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 03120254 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US11825800B2 |
Soybean cultivar 05020705
A soybean cultivar designated 05020705 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 05020705, to the plants of soybean cultivar 05020705, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 05020705, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 05020705. 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 05020705. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 05020705, 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 05020705 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US11825796B2 |
Plants and seeds of corn variety CV399035
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV399035. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV399035, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV399035 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV399035 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV399035. |
| US11825790B2 |
Canola hybrid 19GG0885L
Provided is a canola variety designated 19GG0885L and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 19GG0885L with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 19GG0885L through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety are disclosed. |
| US11825788B2 |
Method for promoting accumulation of secondary metabolites in cannabis
A method for promoting the accumulation of secondary metabolites of cannabis is disclosed. The method comprises the step of adding an irradiation of green-yellow light, which has a peak wavelength at 505-590 nm, into the indoor growing environment of cannabis to improve the level of cannabidiol (CBD), secondary metabolites in cannabis. While maintaining the light intensity and other growth conditions, the yield and/or level of CBD, secondary metabolites in cannabis, can be increased by up to 11.04%. |
| US11825787B2 |
Controller-operated vertical farming system using transportable modules
The present invention is a system and method comprising a vertical farm where the plants are nourished by an aqueous nutrient solution and where all operations of the farm: the circulation of aqueous nutrient solution, replenishment of nutrients and supplements to the solution, as well as the seeding, growing, harvesting and packaging of plants are able to be effected in an automated manner and controlled by the farm controller system. It is possible for the operations of the present invention to be non-automated, semi-automated, or fully-automated, or any combination of non-automated, semi-automated and fully-automated operations, and to be controlled either centrally or locally. |
| US11825786B2 |
Indoor garden center with a drive assembly utilizing positional feedback
An indoor gardening appliance includes a grow module that is seated on a turntable that is rotatably mounted within a grow chamber and is rotated by a drive assembly. A position sensing assembly monitors an angular position using two proximity sensors, such as Hall-effect sensors, mounted below the sump at the same circumferential position but at different radial positions. The turntable includes a plurality of proximity indicators, such as magnets, positioned at each of three circumferential positions on the turntable and at different radiuses to define a two-digit binary code corresponding to each of the three circumferential positions that is detectable by the proximity sensors. |
| US11825785B2 |
High-density cultivation system, apparatus used therein, and methods of operation thereof
Disclosed are high-density soil-less hydroponic cultivation systems, apparatus used therein, and methods of operation thereof. A high-density soil-less cultivation system can comprise one or more grow columns, each comprising a column lumen, and one or more angled housings coupled to the grow columns. The system can further comprise a nutrient reservoir configured to contain a nutrient solution to be delivered to the grow columns, a capture conduit coupled to the grow columns configured to capture or recapture nutrient solution flowing through the grow columns, and a capture reservoir configured to collect the captured or recaptured nutrient solution from the capture conduit for delivery to the nutrient reservoir to be reused. The system can also comprise an omnidirectional light tower configured to shine light on the one or more angled housings to induce growth of any plant matter within the angled housings. |
| US11825784B1 |
Artificial intelligence enabled IoT-fog system in hydroponic automation for heterogeneous plants
A hydroponic system is managed by obtaining hydroponic data using a plurality of sensors in a hydroponic cultivator. Data from the plurality of sensors is communicated to a data aggregator, which renders the sensed data from the plurality of sensors in a predetermined data format, as aggregator output data. The aggregator output data is communicated to a fog computing unit, which, in turn, communicates with outside computing routed over the Internet backbone or “cloud”. The fog computing unit is used to control operation of the hydroponic cultivator based on direct control commands executed through the fog control unit and data inputs obtained by communications with outside computing routed over the Internet backbone or “cloud”. |
| US11825782B2 |
Automatic bucking tool
An electric trimmer has an electric motor and power source, a pair of blade plates, at least one of which is connected to an oscillator mechanism in the electric motor, and a pair of guard plates disposed one on each side of the at least one of the pair of blade plates, the guard plates hosting a matching radial or linear pattern of slots having a uniform spacing, a uniform slot width, the slots breaking out past at least one edge of the guard plates, the guard plates, in assembly, creating a gap space there between. One or more operators may insert branches having buds or flowers thereon through any one of the matching slots in the slot pattern, the branch oriented orthogonal to the blade set with the blade plates oscillating to harvest the buds or flowers within the gap space. |
| US11825779B2 |
System and method for analysis of current and voltage levels within a center pivot irrigation system
The present invention provides a system and method for analyzing drive tower current and voltage levels to determine drive wheel status. In accordance with a first preferred embodiment, the system of the present invention includes a machine analysis module which analyzes data from electrical sensing systems, GPS sensors, and gyroscopic sensors. According to a further preferred embodiment, the machine analysis module applies a current/voltage sensing algorithm which analyzes the status of the first and second drive wheels based on detected operating currents/voltages of selected motors. |
| US11825773B2 |
High capacity baler
A high capacity square baler including a pickup mechanism configured to pick up a single windrow of crop material off the ground. The baler additionally includes one or more stuffer chutes each configured to receive at least a portion of the crop material picked up by the pickup mechanism. The baler additionally includes one or more stuffer assemblies each configured to push crop generally upward through one of the stuffer chutes. The baler further includes a plurality of separate bale-forming chambers each configured to receive crop material from one or more of the stuffer chutes and to form a bale of crop material therein. |
| US11825770B1 |
Agricultural vehicle with debris-purging clutch assembly
A clutch assembly includes: a drive hub having a spline configured to couple to a gearbox; a clutch housing coupled to the drive hub and having an end face defining an opening therein; a clutch hub disposed within the clutch housing and having a portion that extends out of the opening, the clutch hub being rotatable with respect to the clutch housing during a slip condition; a primary seal disposed between the clutch housing and the clutch hub; a quantity of purging compound disposed between the clutch housing and the clutch hub; and an end washer coupled to the clutch hub and facing the end face, the end washer and the end face defining a purge gap therebetween such that rotation of the clutch hub relative to the clutch housing causes some of the purging compound to eject from the clutch housing through the purge gap. |
| US11825769B2 |
Conditioning roller assembly
A conditioning roller assembly includes two conditioning rollers which are rotatably mounted on associated bearing arrangements, and a holder which includes a first holder component and a second holder component that are connected together by a hinge and a spring arrangement for providing a pre-tensioning of the conditioning rollers. The first holder component is releasably connected to the first bearing arrangement, the second holder component is releasably connected to the second bearing arrangement, and the conditioning rollers, with the bearing arrangements, are detachable in each case from the components without the holder being disassembled. |
| US11825764B2 |
Collection device for meter calibration of air seeder tanks
A collection device has a chute supported below the calibration opening on pneumatic delivery lines through which seed can be dispensed during calibration of a seed meter below a seed tank of an agricultural air seeder implement. The chute has a top opening at a top side in alignment with the calibration opening thereabove so as to receive seed discharged through the calibration opening into the chute through the top opening and a bottom that slopes downwardly to one end locating a discharge opening through which collected seed is dispensed. The chute is supported on bag mounts of the implement from which a flexible calibration bag is otherwise suspended. A gate is operably associated with the discharge opening. |
| US11825763B2 |
Tagged container tracking
A system and method that automatically monitors product use, such as the type and amount of agricultural and/or horticultural product stored in and dispensed from a cartridge over time and/or by geographic location. Monitored data are stored in memory such as a tag on the cartridge and may be transmitted to a server for storage, aggregation, and analysis. The cartridge may be authenticated before being authorized for use for the benefit of a current user in dispensing the product. The cartridge may be refilled after confirmation of authorization codes on the cartridge and refilling equipment tags. The cartridge may be calibrated automatically based on the bulk density or other parameter of the product in the cartridge. Data may be aggregated from a plurality of cartridges automatically. As-applied data from individual cartridges may be used to verify, independent of operator input, treated area coverage and product application rate. |
| US11825760B2 |
Path planning system and method for defining a harvest path for harvesting a crop material from a field
A path planning system includes a path planning algorithm operable to receive a desired harvest width for each pass of a harvester implement, and a boundary of a harvest area to be harvested. The path planning algorithm determine a surface elevation of the harvest area within the boundary, which includes at least one elevation contour establishing a line of constant elevation. The path planning algorithm then defines a harvest path for the harvester implement to follow while harvesting the crop material. The harvest path is defined to substantially parallel the at least one elevation contour, and is incremented in elevation in a parallel manner based on the desired harvest width. |
| US11832534B2 |
Three-terminal oxygen intercalation neuromorphic devices
Methods of forming variable-resistance devices include forming a variable-resistance layer between a first terminal and a second terminal from a material that varies in resistance based on an oxygen concentration. An electrolyte layer is formed over the variable-resistance layer from a material that is stable at room temperature and that conducts oxygen ions in accordance with an applied voltage. A conductive gate layer is formed over the electrolyte layer. |
| US11832532B2 |
Superconductor-to-insulator devices
A device includes a superconductor layer and a piezoelectric layer positioned adjacent to the superconductor layer. The piezoelectric layer is configured to apply a first strain to the superconductor layer in response to receiving a first voltage that is below a predefined voltage threshold and to apply a second strain to the superconductor layer in response to receiving a second voltage that is above the predefined voltage threshold. While the device is maintained below a superconducting threshold temperature for the superconductor layer and is supplied with current below a superconducting threshold current for the superconductor layer, the superconductor layer is configured to 1) operate in a superconducting state when the piezoelectric layer applies the first strain to the superconductor layer and 2) operate in an insulating state when the piezoelectric layer applies the second strain to the superconductor layer. |
| US11832526B2 |
Spin-orbit-torque magnetization rotational element and magnetic memory
A spin-orbit-torque magnetization rotational element includes: a ferromagnetic metal layer, a magnetization direction of the ferromagnetic metal layer being configured to change; a spin-orbit torque wiring which extends in the first direction intersecting a lamination direction of the ferromagnetic metal layer and is joined to the ferromagnetic metal layer; and two via wires, each of which extends in a direction intersecting the spin-orbit torque wiring from a surface of the spin-orbit torque wiring opposite to a side with the ferromagnetic metal layer and is connected to a semiconductor circuit, wherein a via-to-via distance between the two via wires in the first direction is shorter than a width of the ferromagnetic metal layer in the first direction. |
| US11832522B2 |
Piezoelectric transducer
A piezoelectric transducer includes beam portions each with a fixed end portion and extending in a direction away from the fixed end portion. A base portion is connected to the fixed end portion of each of the beam portions. The beam portions extends in a same plane, and respective extending directions of at least two beam portions are different from each other. The beam portions each include a single crystal piezoelectric layer having a polarization axis in a same direction, an upper electrode layer, and a lower electrode layer. A polarization axis has a polarization component in the plane. An axial direction of an orthogonal axis that is orthogonal to the polarization axis and extends in the above-described plane intersects with an extending direction of each of the plurality of beam portions. |
| US11832521B2 |
Methods of forming group III-nitride single crystal piezoelectric thin films using ordered deposition and stress neutral template layers
A method of forming a piezoelectric thin film can include depositing a material on a first surface of a Si substrate to provide a stress neutral template layer. A piezoelectric thin film including a Group III element and nitrogen can be sputtered onto the stress neutral template layer and a second surface of the Si substrate that is opposite the first surface can be processed to remove that Si substrate and the stress neutral template layer to provide a remaining portion of the piezoelectric thin film. A piezoelectric resonator can be formed on the remaining portion of the piezoelectric thin film. |
| US11832519B2 |
Thermoelectric conversion material, thermoelectric conversion element, thermoelectric conversion module, and optical sensor
A thermoelectric conversion material is constituted of a semiconductor that contains a constituent element and an additive element having a difference of 1 in the number of electrons in an outermost shell from the constituent element, the additive element having a concentration of not less than 0.01 at % and not more than 30 at %. The semiconductor has a microstructure including an amorphous phase and a granular crystal phase dispersed in the amorphous phase. The amorphous phase includes a first region in which the concentration of the additive element is a first concentration, and a second region in which the concentration of the additive element is a second concentration lower than the first concentration. The first concentration and the second concentration have a difference of not less than 15 at % and not more than 25 at % therebetween. |
| US11832517B2 |
Heterocyclic compound and organic light emitting device comprising same
A heterocyclic compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, and an organic light emitting device comprising the same, and the heterocyclic compound providing improved efficiency, low driving voltage, and improved lifetime characteristics of the organic light emitting device. |
| US11832513B2 |
Materials for electronic devices
The present application relates to triarylamine compounds of a defined formula. The present application further relates to processes for preparing the compounds, to the use of the compounds in electronic devices, and to electronic devices comprising the compounds. |
| US11832512B2 |
Organic electroluminescence device and monoamine compound for organic electroluminescence device
An organic electroluminescence device including a monoamine compound represented by the following Formula 1 in at least one of a plurality of organic layers, and a monoamine compound represented by the following Formula 1 are provided. The monoamine compound represented by Formula 1 may be represented by the following Formula 2-1 or 2-2. |
| US11832511B2 |
Organometallic compound, organic light-emitting device including the same, and diagnostic composition including the organometallic compound
An organometallic compound represented by Formula 1, an organic light-emitting device including the organometallic compound, and a diagnostic composition including the organometallic compound are provided: M1(L11)n11(L12)n12 Formula 1 wherein, in Formula 1, L11 may be a ligand represented by Formula 1-1, and the other substituents may be understood by referring to the descriptions thereof provided in the detailed description: |
| US11832510B2 |
Organic electroluminescent materials and devices
Provided are novel compounds having a structure of that are useful as emitters in OLEDs. |
| US11832507B2 |
Organic electroluminescent materials and devices
A compound having a formula M(LA)x(LB)y(LC)z, where ligand LA is ligand LB is and ligand LC is is disclosed. In formula M(LA)x(LB)y(LC)z, M is a metal having an atomic number greater than 40; x is 1 or 2; y and z are independently 0, 1, or 2; x+y+z is the oxidation state of the metal M; A1-A8 are carbon or nitrogen; ring B is bonded to ring A through a C—C bond; M is bonded to ring A through a M-C bond; X is O, S, Se, CRR′, or NR1; rings C and D are each independently a 5 or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; at least one R4 is a five-membered or six-membered heterocyclic ring which can be further substituted by RE; each R substituent is independently selected from the several substituents; and any adjacent R substitutents are optionally joined to form a ring. |
| US11832501B2 |
Display panel
A display panel is provided. The display panel has a display region and a peripheral region, the peripheral region includes a first peripheral region, a bending region, and a second peripheral region. The display panel includes a base substrate, a driving circuit layer, an organic structure, and an encapsulation layer; the organic structure includes a first organic structure and a second organic structure, the first organic structure is in the first peripheral region, and the second organic structure includes a first portion in the first peripheral region and a second portion in the bending region; the encapsulation layer partially overlaps with the second organic structure, a portion of the encapsulation layer which overlaps with the second organic structure includes a first encapsulation portion and a second encapsulation portion; an average thickness of the first encapsulation portion is greater than an average thickness of the second encapsulation portion. |
| US11832496B1 |
Color display with color filter layer comprising two-dimensional photonic crystals formed in a dielectric layer
In a color display, a color filter layer includes a dielectric layer with an array of photonic crystals, an electroluminescent material disposed on the color filter layer, and electrodes arranged to electrically energize the electroluminescent material to output white light. Each photonic crystal includes a two-dimensional (2D) array of features. The 2D array of features includes a central cavity within which the features of the 2D array of features are omitted. Each photonic crystal is tuned to a resonant wavelength by a periodicity of the two-dimensional array of features. The array of photonic crystals may include, for example, red, green, and blue photonic crystals arranged to form an array of pixels spanning a display area of the color display, in which each pixel includes at least one red photonic crystal, at least one green photonic crystal, and at least one blue photonic crystal. |
| US11832491B2 |
Pixel structure with different distance between adjacent subpixels and pixels, display substrate and driving method therefor, and display device
A pixel structure, a display substrate and a driving method therefor, and a display device. The pixel structure includes a plurality of pixel units; each pixel unit comprises a first sub-pixel, a second sub-pixel, a third sub-pixel, and a central sub-pixel; the central sub-pixel is located in an area enclosed by the first sub-pixel, the second sub-pixel, and the third sub-pixel; the minimum distance from the central sub-pixel to at least one of the first sub-pixel, the second sub-pixel, and the third sub-pixel in a same pixel unit is less than the distance between two adjacent pixel units. |
| US11832483B2 |
Display device
A display device comprises a first electrode of a (1-1)-th subpixel, a first electrode of a (1-2)-th subpixel, a first electrode of a (2-1)-th subpixel, and a first electrode of a (2-2)-th subpixel; a (1-1)-th welding electrode connected to the first electrode of the (1-1)-th subpixel, a (1-2)-th welding electrode connected to the first electrode of the (1-2)-th subpixel, a (2-1)-th welding electrode connected to the first electrode of the (2-1)-th subpixel, and a (2-2)-th welding electrode connected to the first electrode of the (2-2)-th subpixel; and a first repair line overlapping the (1-1)-th welding electrode and the (2-1)-th welding electrode and a second repair line overlapping the (1-2)-th welding electrode and the (2-2)-th welding electrode, wherein the first repair line and the second repair line are disposed on different layers with at least one insulating layer interposed therebetween. |
| US11832481B2 |
Display panel and display device including adhesive through hole connecting cathode and pixel defining block
A display panel and a display device are provided. The display panel includes an array substrate, a first electrode, a pixel defining block, an organic common layer, a second electrode, an adhesive layer, and a thin film encapsulation layer. The organic common layer corresponding to the pixel defining block is defined with a through hole, and the adhesive layer is filled, which realizes a strong adhesion between the second electrode and the pixel defining block, and reduces a risk of peeling between layers of the organic common layer. |
| US11832479B2 |
Display device which includes an expanded display area
A display device a substrate; first display elements arranged in a first area on the substrate; first pixel circuits arranged in the first area on the substrate and connected to the first display elements; second display elements arranged in a second area on the substrate; and second pixel circuits arranged in a third area on the substrate and connected to the second display elements. The second pixel circuits connected to the second display elements arranged in a column are arranged in a plurality of columns in the third area. |
| US11832477B2 |
Display device
A display device is provided, and includes a display panel, a multi-layered polarizer layer, and a cover layer. The display panel has a substrate with two opposite first edges. The multi-layered polarizer layer is disposed on the display panel and has a bottom layer with two opposite second edges corresponding to the two opposite first edges respectively. The cover layer is disposed on the multi-layered polarizer layer. A distance between one of the two opposite first edges and one of the two opposite second edges corresponding to the one of the two opposite first edges is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 5 millimeters. |
| US11832474B2 |
OLED device having enhancement layer(s)
An OLED is disclosed that includes an enhancement layer having optically active metamaterials, or hyperbolic metamaterials, which transfer radiative energy from the organic emissive material to a non-radiative mode, wherein the enhancement layer is disposed over the organic emissive layer opposite from the first electrode, and is positioned no more than a threshold distance away from the organic emissive layer, wherein the organic emissive material has a total non-radiative decay rate constant and a total radiative decay rate constant due to the presence of the enhancement layer, and the threshold distance is where the total non-radiative decay rate constant is equal to the total radiative decay rate constant; and an outcoupling layer disposed over the enhancement layer, wherein the outcoupling layer scatters radiative energy from the enhancement layer to free space. |
| US11832473B2 |
Optoelectronic device including light transmissive regions, with light diffraction characteristics
An opto-electronic device comprises light transmissive regions extending through it along a first axis to allow passage of light therethrough. The transmissive regions may be arranged along a plurality of transverse configuration axes. Emissive regions may lie between adjacent transmissive regions along a plurality of configuration axes to emit light from the device. Each transmissive region has a lateral closed boundary having a shape to alter at least one characteristic of a diffraction pattern exhibited when light is transmitted through the device to mitigate interference by such pattern. An opaque coating may comprise at least one aperture defining a corresponding transmissive region to preclude transmission of light therethrough other than through the transmissive region(s). The device can form a face of a user device having a body and housing a transceiver positioned to receive light along at least one light transmissive region. |
| US11832471B2 |
Inorganic layer structure in bending area of display device and method of providing the same
A method includes providing an active pattern and gate metal patterns, and inorganic insulation layers respectively therebetween in a pixel area and each extending to a bending area, providing a first photoresist pattern defining a first opening in the bending area, providing by using the first photoresist pattern, at least one of the inorganic layers in the bending area which is etched, providing a remaining photoresist pattern defining a first remaining opening corresponding to the first opening and a second opening corresponding to the active pattern, and providing by using the remaining photoresist pattern, both a contact hole corresponding to the second opening and exposing the portion of the active pattern to outside the remaining photoresist pattern, and a portion of the base substrate corresponding to the first remaining opening and exposed to outside the remaining photoresist pattern. |
| US11832470B2 |
Organic electroluminescence device and electronic apparatus
An organic electroluminescence device includes an organic electroluminescence element, and a protective layer that protects the organic electroluminescence element, wherein the protective layer includes a first insulating film, a second insulating film, a third insulating film, a fourth insulating film, and a fifth insulating film, a density of the second insulating film is higher than a density of each of the first insulating film, the third insulating film, and the fifth insulating film, a density of the fourth insulating film is higher than the density of each of the first insulating film, the third insulating film, and the fifth insulating film, and each of the first insulating film, the second insulating film, the third insulating film, the fourth insulating film, and the fifth insulating film includes an inorganic material including silicon and nitrogen. |
| US11832469B2 |
Display substrate, method for manufacturing display substrate, and display apparatus
The present application discloses a display substrate. The display substrate may include a base substrate and a plurality of light emitting structures on the base substrate. Each of the plurality of the light emitting structures includes a first electrode, a light emitting layer, a transparent electrode, an optical adjustment layer and a second electrode, arranged along a direction away from the base substrate. Optical thicknesses of optical adjustment layers in at least two of the plurality of light emitting structures are different. |
| US11832465B2 |
Light-emitting element, light-emitting device, electronic device, and lighting device
Emission efficiency of a light-emitting element is improved. The light-emitting element has a pair of electrodes and an EL layer between the pair of electrodes. The EL layer includes a first light-emitting layer and a second light-emitting layer. The first light-emitting layer includes a fluorescent material and a host material. The second light-emitting layer includes a phosphorescent material, a first organic compound, and a second organic compound. An emission spectrum of the second light-emitting layer has a peak in a yellow wavelength region. The first organic compound and the second organic compound form an exciplex. |
| US11832462B2 |
Photosensitive device
A photosensitive device including a microlens substrate, a photosensitive element substrate, and an optical glue is provided. The microlens substrate includes a first substrate and microlenses. The first substrate has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The microlenses are located on the first side of the first substrate. The photosensitive element substrate includes a second substrate, active components, first electrodes, a second electrode, and an organic photosensitive material layer. The second substrate has a third side and a fourth side opposite to the third side. The second side of the first substrate faces the third side of the second substrate. The active components are located on the fourth side of the second substrate. The first electrodes are respectively electrically connected to the active components. The organic photosensitive material layer is located between the first electrodes and the second electrode. |
| US11832460B2 |
Working electrode for a photovoltaic device, and a photovoltaic device including the working electrode
The present invention relates to a working electrode (1a) for a photovoltaic device, comprising a light absorbing layer (3) and a conductive layer (6) arranged in electrical contact with the light absorbing layer (3), and the light absorbing layer (3) comprises a light absorbing photovoltaic material consisting of a plurality of dye molecules. The light absorbing layer (3) is formed by a layer of a plurality of clusters (7), whereby each cluster (7) is formed by dye molecules and each dye molecule in the cluster (7) is bonded to its adjacent dye molecules. |
| US11832457B2 |
Nitrogen-containing compound, and organic electroluminescent device and electronic apparatus thereof
The present disclosure provides a nitrogen-containing compound, and an organic electroluminescent device and an electronic device including the same, and belongs to the field of organic electroluminescence. A transport group in the nitrogen-containing compound of the present disclosure has an overlapping spatial positional relationship, which can improve the carrier transport properties, and when the material is applied to an organic electroluminescent device, the performance of the organic electroluminescent device can be significantly improved. |
| US11832455B2 |
Display panel and display device
The present application relates to display panel. An opening area of any one of sub-pixels of the first transitional display region is larger than an opening area of a same-colored sub-pixel of the first display region and is smaller than an opening area of a same-colored sub-pixel of the second display region. An interval between any two closest sub-pixels of a same color arranged in adjacent columns in the first display region is x; an interval between any two closest sub-pixels of a same color arranged in two adjacent columns respectively in the first transitional display region and the second display region is y; an interval between any two closest sub-pixels of a same color arranged in two adjacent columns in the second display region is z, wherein x≤y≤z. The present application also provides a display device. |
| US11832454B2 |
Integrated assemblies comprising hydrogen diffused within two or more different semiconductor materials, and methods of forming integrated assemblies
Some embodiments include an integrated assembly having a first semiconductor material between two regions of a second semiconductor material. The second semiconductor material is a different composition than the first semiconductor material. Hydrogen is diffused within the first and second semiconductor materials. The conductivity of the second semiconductor material increases in response to the hydrogen diffused therein to thereby create a structure having the second semiconductor material as source/drain regions, and having the first semiconductor material as a channel region between the source/drain regions. A transistor gate is adjacent the channel region and is configured to induce an electric field within the channel region. Some embodiments include methods of forming integrated assemblies. |
| US11832450B2 |
Embedded ferroelectric FinFET memory device
Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a method of forming a ferroelectric memory device. In the method, a pair of source/drain regions is formed in a substrate. A gate dielectric and a gate electrode are formed over the substrate and between the pair of source/drain regions. A polarization switching structure is formed directly on a top surface of the gate electrode. By arranging the polarization switching structure directly on the gate electrode, smaller pad size can be realized, and more flexible area ratio tuning can be achieved compared to arranging the polarization switching structure under the gate electrode with the aligned sidewall and same lateral dimensions. In addition, since the process of forming gate electrode can endure higher annealing temperatures, such that quality of the ferroelectric structure is better controlled. |
| US11832445B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method of the semiconductor device
A semiconductor device and a manufacturing method of the semiconductor device are provided. The semiconductor device includes a stacked structure including a plurality of conductive patterns and a plurality of insulating patterns alternately stacked on each other, a cell plug passing through the stacked structure, a select plug coupled to the cell plug, and a select pattern surrounding the select plug, wherein the select pattern includes a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion covering a sidewall and a top surface of the first conductive portion, and wherein the conductive patterns, the first conductive portion, and the second conductive portion include different materials. |
| US11832442B2 |
Semiconductor memory device with buried contacts and a fence
The present disclosure provides a semiconductor memory device with improved element performance and reliability. The semiconductor memory device comprises a substrate, a gate electrode extending in a first direction in the substrate, a plurality of buried contacts on the substrate, and a fence in a trench between adjacent ones of the buried contacts. The fence is on the gate electrode. The fence includes a spacer film on side walls of the trench and extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a filling film in the trench and on the spacer film. An upper surface of the spacer film is lower than an upper surface of the filling film with respect to the substrate. |
| US11832440B2 |
Method of forming memory device
A method includes forming a first conductive line and a second conductive respectively above a memory region and a peripheral region of a substrate. A capacitor is formed above the first conductive line. A bottom portion of a contact structure is formed above the second conductive line. A first dielectric layer is formed covering the capacitor and the bottom portion. First and second openings are formed in the first dielectric layer. The first opening is above the capacitor, and the second opening exposes the bottom portion. A middle portion of the contact structure and a gate material are respectively formed in the second opening and the first opening. A third opening is formed in the gate material to form a gate structure. A gate dielectric layer and a channel are formed in the third opening. A bit line is connected to the channel and the contact structure. |
| US11832437B2 |
Semiconductor memory device with air gaps for reducing current leakage
The present disclosure provides to a semiconductor memory device. The semiconductor memory device includes a substrate having a cell area and a peripheral area; and a first bit line structure disposed on and protruding from a surface of the cell area. The first bit line structure is sandwiched by a pair of air gaps and a barrier layer is conformally overlaying the air gaps adjacent to the sidewalls of the first bit line structure and the cell area. The first bit line structure has a sidewall and an ascending top portion, and a landing pad is disposed over the ascending top portion and the sidewalls of the first bit line structure. The landing pad has an inclined surface corresponding to the ascending top portion of the first bit line structure. |
| US11832432B2 |
Method of manufacturing memory device having word lines with reduced leakage
The present application provides a method of manufacturing a memory device having several word lines (WL) with reduced leakage. The method includes steps of providing a semiconductor substrate defined with an active area and including an isolation surrounding the active area; forming a first recess extending into the semiconductor substrate and across the active area; forming a first lining portion of a first insulating layer conformal to the first recess; disposing a first conductive material conformal to the first lining portion; forming a first conductive member surrounded by the first conductive material; disposing a second conductive material over the first conductive member to form a first conductive layer enclosing the first conductive member; and forming a first protruding portion of the first insulating layer above the first conductive layer and the first conductive member. |
| US11832427B2 |
Method for reducing coupling sensitivity deviation, terminal, and apparatus with storage function
A method and terminal for reducing coupling sensitivity deviations, and an apparatus having a storage function are provided. Sensitivities of different channels are collected to obtain sensitivity deviations between adjacent channels when a sample smart terminal is at a first predetermined position. It is determined whether one of the sensitivity deviations is greater than a predetermined deviation threshold. If one of the sensitivity deviations is greater than the predetermined deviation threshold, it is determined whether a cause of the sensitivity deviation comprises a signal scattering effect and/or a signal radiation effect. A smart terminal is then produced according to determination of the cause. |
| US11832425B2 |
Support for electric components
A support for at least one electrical component includes a heat sink having a heat sink surface and two opposing lateral walls protruding from the heat sink surface. The heat sink includes a base body made of aluminum and a copper layer as a heat spreading layer which forms the heat sink surface. The copper layer is produced together with the base body through continuous casting, or with the copper layer being applied additively through cold gas spraying to a surface of the base body. Two spaced-apart sealing blocks lie on the heat sink surface, with each of the two sealing blocks extending between the two lateral walls and contacting the two lateral walls. A support structure is arranged on the heat sink surface between the two sealing blocks. |
| US11832424B2 |
Electronic module
Provided is an electronic module including a housing case for housing a relay, a heat transfer sheet placed on one wall portion of the housing case, a bus bar that is connected to the relay and is partially in contact with the heat transfer sheet, and a pressing portion that presses the bus bar against the heat transfer sheet. |
| US11832422B2 |
Computing rack apparatus using cooling unit
A computing rack apparatus which reduces the manufacturing cost by simplifying the structure thereof and in which the temperature of the internal air is utilized in the cooling unit is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a rack housing which houses a server, a rack frame which is disposed inside the rack housing and on which the server is fastened and mounted; and a cooling unit which has a discharge port which is disposed inside the rack housing and discharges cooling air and a suction port which sucks the internal air through a cooling zone, wherein the discharge port is located in a first region with respect to a boundary portion defined by a front surface of the server, and the suction port is located in a second region with respect to the boundary portion, and the first and second regions form the cooling zone. |
| US11832418B2 |
Liquid cooling module and its liquid cooling head
A liquid cooling head includes a chassis, an inlet channel, a thermally-conducting structure, a liquid gathering structure, a drain channel and a pump set. The chassis includes a lower chamber and an upper chamber communicated with the lower chamber through a connection opening. The inlet channel is disposed on one side of the chassis, and communicated with the upper chamber for radiating the heat of the working fluid away. The thermally-conducting structure is disposed in the lower chamber for gathering the working fluid passed through the thermally-conducting structure. The drain channel is disposed on one side of the chassis to be communicated with the lower chamber. The pump set for pushing the working fluid in the lower chamber to discharge the working fluid outwards from the drain channel. |
| US11832412B1 |
Universal mounting device for printed circuit boards
Embodiments are directed toward a mounting device for circuit boards. The mounting device preferably includes a first standoff and a first track. The first standoff is preferably configured to receive a circuit board. The first track is preferably be configured to receive the first standoff. The first standoff is preferably configured to move relative to the first track in two dimensions to facilitate receiving different circuit boards having different sizes or dimensions. |
| US11832407B2 |
Support frame and display device
A support frame includes a frame body and a sliding module. The frame body has a first guiding rail and a second guiding rail, wherein the first guiding rail is opposite to the second guiding rail and the first guiding rail is made of a magnetic induction material. The sliding module is slidably disposed on the frame body. The sliding module includes a plurality of first spherical bodies and a plurality of second spherical bodies, wherein the first spherical bodies rotatably abut against the first guiding rail, the second spherical bodies rotatably abut against the second guiding rail, and at least one of the first spherical bodies is a magnetic ball. |
| US11832406B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a first display area, a second display area, a third display area having a curved shape, and a fourth display area. The display device includes a display panel, an inner cover member, a first outer cover, and a hinge member. The display panel overlaps the first, second, third, and fourth display areas. The inner cover member covers an outer periphery of the display panel overlapping the first, second, and third display areas. The first outer cover member surrounds the inner cover member. The hinge member is disposed on a bottom surface of the display panel to overlap a boundary between the second display area and the fourth display area, and is connected to the first outer cover member. The display panel is folded and unfolded through the hinge member. The inner cover member is drawn in to and out from the first outer cover member. |
| US11832405B2 |
Rotating module and electronic device
A rotating module is provided and includes two rotating arms, and a bracket having a track groove and located between the two rotating arms. Each rotating arm includes a first rotating piece, a first end of which is located in the track groove; and a second rotating piece connected with the bracket and a second end of the first rotating piece respectively. In a folded state, a rotation center of the first rotating piece is a first position on the groove wall of the track groove; in an unfolded state, the rotation center of the first rotating piece is a second position on the groove wall of the track groove. The second position is located between a center position of the track groove and the first position, and the rotation center of the first rotating piece is one rotation center of the rotating arm. |
| US11832402B2 |
Movable locking ear and electrical device including the same
The invention discloses a movable locking ear and an electrical device. The electrical device comprises a frame and a movable locking ear. The frame comprises a first recess, a second recess opposite to the first recess, and a side wall between the first recess and the second recess. The movable locking ear comprises a first fastening member for fastening the first recess, a second fastening member opposite to the second fastening member for fastening the second recess, and a resisting member between the first fastening member and the second fastening member. A position of a bending end of the resisting member is near or far from the side wall depending on a distance between the first fastening member and the second fastening member. |
| US11832399B2 |
Electronics module for a transmission control unit, and transmission control unit
An electronics module for a transmission control unit may including one or more of the following: a printed circuit board populated with electronic components that are attached to an upper surface and/or a lower surface of the printed circuit board, and electrically connected thereto, and a media-tight protective layer, which covers one or more electronic components and connecting points between the one or more electronic components and the printed circuit board, where there is a cooling element for cooling the electronic components on one side of the printed circuit board, where the cooling element is connected to the printed circuit board and houses the electronic components that are to be cooled, and where the media-tight protective layer covers a transition region between the printed circuit board and the cooling element along the entire periphery of the cooling element. |
| US11832391B2 |
Terminal connection routing and method the same
Terminal connection routing on top of a substrate surface connects to component terminals to and from PMIC devices and provides a novel structure to connect surface mount technology (SMT) passive device terminals on an SMT layer (such as a Cu bar mesh) that uses the 3D space available near to components to lower resistance/lower inductive path and provides a shorter path, SIP form factor reduction, a component placement density increase, creates an additional PDN layer for connectivity and, if the routing is encapsulated in a mold, protects the metal in the connection from oxidation. Methods are presented for providing a substrate, attaching a first device to a first surface of the substrate near a center of the substrate, attaching a second device to the first surface of the substrate near an edge of the substrate, and connecting a connection located on the first surface of the substrate between the first device and the second device. |
| US11832390B2 |
Multilayer copper bus bars with soldered through hole components
An electrical assembly, such as a multi-layer bus bar, includes an electrical connection pin and a plurality of electrically conductive layers. Each of the electrically conductive layers is formed to define a cutout therein to receive the electrical connection pin and allow access for joining material to join the electrical connection pin with the plurality of electrically conductive layers. Each of the cutouts is formed to include a first portion arranged around the electrical connection pin and a second portion located radially outward of the first portion. |
| US11832388B2 |
Wiring board
A wiring board includes an insulating base having a first principal surface, and a second principal surface opposite to the first principal surface, a first through hole formed in the base, a first conductive layer provided inside the first through hole, a first insulating layer covering the first principal surface, a second insulating layer covering the second principal surface, a second through hole formed in the first insulating layer, the base, and the second insulating layer, a magnetic material provided inside the second through hole, a third through hole famed in the magnetic material, and a second conductive layer provided inside the third through hole. |
| US11832387B2 |
Printed circuit board and vehicle including the same
A printed circuit board, on which at least one light emitting diode including at least two electrodes is mounted, includes a base member, an insulating layer disposed on the base member, a plurality of conductive pads disposed on the insulating layer and electrically connected to the light emitting diode, a plurality of via holes formed through at least one conductive pad of the plurality of conductive pads and at least a portion of each insulating layer, and filling members disposed in the plurality of via holes to electrically connect the base member to the at least one conductive pad, A distance between the plurality of via holes is ‘n’ times greater than a depth of at least one via hole of the plurality of via holes, in which ‘n’ is a positive integer greater than ‘1’ and less than ‘10’. |
| US11832382B2 |
Printed circuit board and a storage system including the same
A printed circuit board (PCB) including: a negative thermal coefficient (NTC) thermistor which provides an electrical signal received from outside the PCB, wherein an electrical resistance of the NTC thermistor varies according to a negative thermal coefficient; and a heating pattern which receives the electrical signal from the NTC thermistor, wherein the heating pattern includes a positive thermal coefficient (PTC) thermistor with an electrical resistance that varies according to a positive thermal coefficient, wherein the PTC thermistor has a first thermal coefficient of resistance at a first critical temperature or below and changes to a second thermal coefficient of resistance above the first critical temperature, and the NTC thermistor has a third thermal coefficient of resistance at a second critical temperature or below and changes to a fourth thermal coefficient of resistance above the second critical temperature. |
| US11832379B2 |
Single PCB board camera with enhanced signal integrity and thermal conduction
Described herein is a sensor device. The sensor device comprises a housing and a printed circuit board encased by the housing. The printed circuit board comprises an image sensor that captures image data, an image sensor processor that processes the image data, a serializer that converts one or more data channels associated with the image data into a single data channel, and one or more exposed surfaces. The one or more exposed surfaces dissipate heat generated by the image sensor, the image sensor processor, and the serializer from the printed circuit board to the housing. |
| US11832377B2 |
Industrial control device and method for insertion and removal of a module under power without interruption
Disclosed is an industrial control device including a point-to-point backplane/point module architecture providing RIUP (Removal and Insertion Under Power) functionality where data communications between modules is maintained after the removal of a point module from the backplane. According to an exemplary embodiment, a backplane includes a plurality of passive mechanical bypass switches controlled by the insertion and removal of respective point modules, whereby data communicated bypass a removed point module interface and point-to-point data communications are provided to an inserted point module after an initial routine is executed by a microcontroller associated with the inserted point module. |
| US11832376B1 |
Fold away blanking panel system
In some examples, a system including a first blanking panel and a second blanking panel configured to be affixed to a cabinet. The first blanking panel includes a first spring-loaded hinge and a first connecting mechanism. The second blanking panel includes a second spring-loaded hinge and a second connecting mechanism. Each of the first and second spring-loaded hinges are configured to rotate between a non-deployed position and a deployed position. Each of the first and second connecting mechanisms are configured to connect the first blanking panel with the second blanking panel in a closed position when the spring-loaded hinges are in the non-deployed position. The first blanking panel and the second blanking panel are configured to be out of contact with each other and into respective open positions when the spring-loaded hinges are in the deployed position. |
| US11832372B2 |
EUV light source and apparatus for lithography
An extreme ultra violet (EUV) radiation source apparatus includes a collector, a target droplet generator for generating a tin (Sn) droplet, a rotatable debris collection device and a chamber enclosing at least the collector and the rotatable debris collection device. The rotatable debris collection device includes a first end support, a second end support and a plurality of vanes, ends of which are supported by the first end support and the second end support, respectively. A surface of at least one of the plurality of vanes is coated by a catalytic layer, which reduces a SnH4 to Sn. |
| US11832370B2 |
Table type cooking apparatus
A table type cooking apparatus includes: a heating coil that inductively heats an object; a power transmission coil that transmits power to a power receiving device; a housing that houses the heating coil and the power transmission coil; a top plate provided on an upper surface of the housing; and a leg portion provided on a floor surface to support the housing on a floor surface. The top plate includes: a heating area provided as an area in which the object is inductively heated by the heating coil, a power transmission area provided as an area in which power is transmitted from the power transmission coil to the power receiving device, and a work area including at least an area in which when at least one of the heating coil and the power transmission coil is in a conductive state, a surface potential of a metal object is constant. |
| US11832368B2 |
State retention load control system
A device may detect a power removal event, determine whether the power removal event is a local power removal event or a system power removal event, and perform state correction. For example, the device may receive an indication of a state change event turning on the lighting device. The indication may be received from a sensor. For example, the sensor may include a photosensing circuit (e.g., capable of detecting light emission from the lighting device) or the sensor may include a live voltage sensor (e.g., capable of detecting a change in current driven to the lighting device). The device may then determine whether the power removal event is a system power removal event or a local power removal event. If the device determines that the power removal event is a system power removal event, the device may perform state correction (e.g., setting the lighting device to its state prior to the power removal event). |
| US11832365B2 |
Load control system having a visible light sensor
A visible light sensor (VLS) may be configured to sense environmental characteristics using images of a space. The VLS may be controlled in one or more modes, including a daylight glare sensor mode, a daylighting sensor mode, a color sensor mode, and/or an occupancy/vacancy sensor mode. In the daylight glare sensor mode, the VLS may be configured to decrease or eliminate glares. In the daylighting sensor mode and/or color sensor mode, the VLS may be configured to provide a preferred amount of light and color temperature, respectively, within the space. In the occupancy/vacancy sensor mode, the VLS may be configured to detect an occupancy/vacancy condition within the space and adjust one or more control devices according to the occupation or vacancy of the space. The visible light sensor may be configured to protect the privacy of users within the space via software, a removable module, and/or a special sensor. |
| US11832360B1 |
Lamp device and light-emitting control method thereof
A lamp device includes a controller, a plurality of light-emitting elements, a plurality of current conversion modules and an interpretation module. The controller is configured to output a dimming signal. The current conversion modules are coupled to the light-emitting elements and configured to control the light-emitting elements to emit light. The interpretation module is coupled to the current conversion modules and configured to output, according to a comparison table, a plurality of control signals corresponding to the dimming signal to the current conversion modules respectively. The light-emitting elements are different in a luminous property, and one of the current conversion modules is configured to output a feedback signal to the controller. |
| US11832354B2 |
Integrated access and backhaul node specific guard intervals
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) node may receive, from a first wireless device, an uplink communication using a first guard interval. The IAB may receive, from a second wireless device, a downlink communication using a second guard interval, a second length of the second guard interval being different from a first length of the first guard interval. The IAB may process the uplink communication and the downlink communication in a same fast Fourier transform window. Numerous other aspects are described. |
| US11832352B2 |
Service flow transmission method and apparatus and communications method and apparatus
A service flow transmission method includes: receiving, by a terminal, a steering mode of a service flow and/or a transmission method of the service flow that are/is sent by a core network element, where a protocol data unit (PDU) session to which the service flow belongs supports a plurality of access technologies; and transmitting, by the terminal, the service flow according to the steering mode and/or the transmission method of the service flow using at least one of the plurality of access technologies. |
| US11832349B2 |
Nomination of a primary cell phone from a pool of cell phones
A first mobile device is provided. The first mobile device includes at least one hardware processor and a first mobile device application, executed by the at least one hardware processor. The first mobile device application is configured to detect that the first mobile device is in physical contact with, or within a predetermined distance of, a second mobile device. The first mobile device is also configured to, in response to the detection, send a switch request to make a mobile phone line inactive for the first mobile device and active for the second mobile device. |
| US11832344B2 |
Personalization on multi-subscriber identification module devices
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. An example method may include identifying that a user equipment (UE) includes a first subscriber identification module (SIM) card in a first card slot of a plurality of card slots of the UE is associated with a first operator and associated with a first subscription for which use of the UE is subject to a contractual obligation to the first operator. The method may further include determining that the UE is in communication with a first radio access network of the first operator and communicating in accordance with a second subscription associated with a second SIM card in a second card slot, the communicating allowed based at least in part on the first SIM card associated with the first operator being in the first card slot and the UE being in communication with the first radio access network. |
| US11832343B1 |
System, method, and computer program for protecting against unintentional deletion of an eSIM from a mobile device
A system, method, and computer program are provided for protecting against unintentional deletion of an eSIM from a mobile device. In use, deletion of an eSIM from a mobile device is detected. Additionally, definitions of predefined scenarios indicative of unintentional deletions of eSIMs are accessed. Further, the detected deletion is analyzed, using the definitions, to determine that the detected deletion is unintentional. Still yet, a proactive care action is caused to be performed to address the unintentional deletion of the eSIM from the mobile device. |
| US11832337B2 |
Method and device for determining timer configuration
Embodiments of the disclosure generally relate to determining configuration of a DRX timer. A wireless device determines a relationship between a DRX timer and different scheduling units and determines a time unit of the DRX timer based on the determined relationship. Then, the wireless device calculates a time interval indicated by the DRX timer based on the time unit. |
| US11832336B2 |
CDRX and IDRX collisions
Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable storage medium for resolving state mismatch between a dual subscriber identity module (SIM) dual standby (DSDS)UE and a network are provided. An example method may include receiving, from at least one base station, a connected mode discontinuous reception (DRX) (CDRX) configuration and an idle DRX (IDRX) configuration, the CDRX configuration being associated with a first subscriber and the IDRX configuration being associated with a second subscriber. The example method may further include transmitting, to an upper layer, a radio resource control (RRC) release request based on the CDRX configuration and the IDRX configuration. The example method may further include transmitting, to an associated base station of the at least one base station, a synchronization message to get in synchronization with the associated base station. |
| US11832334B2 |
Semi-independent discontinuous reception groups
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A semi-independent discontinuous reception (DRX) group configuration for a user equipment (UE) configured to communicate on at least a primary DRX group (PDG) and a secondary DRX group (SDG). The UE and a base station may implement a DRX coupling rule to ensure the PDG is in an active mode when the SDG is in an active mode. In some examples, the PDG, the SDG, or both may be configured for DRX long cycles, DRX short cycles, or both. The UE may determine active or inactive mode timers of each semi-independent DRX group. In some cases, the UE may trigger or extend an active mode of the PDG when an SDG active mode is triggered. Additionally, the UE may end an active mode of the SDG when an active mode of the PDG expires. |
| US11832332B2 |
Resuming a connection in a wireless communication system
A method performed by a user equipment includes receiving, via a radio access network (RAN), a radio resource control (RRC) message indicating to transition from RRC_CONNECTED to RRC_INACTIVE. The RRC message includes a resume identifier. The user equipment performs a connection resume procedure that includes transmitting, to the RAN, an RRC connection resume request that includes the resume identifier and transmitting, to the RAN, an RRC resume complete message that includes an index of a selected public land mobile network (PLMN) identity. |
| US11832330B2 |
Beam failure detection for full-duplex communication
A beam failure in a full-duplex communication scenario may be detected based on a reference signal measurement. For example, a user equipment (UE) may measure a downlink reference signal transmitted by a base station and/or an uplink reference signal transmitted by the UE and derive a quality parameter based on one or both of these measurements. If the quality parameter indicates a beam failure, the UE may generate an indication that one or more of the beams monitored by the UE have failed. |
| US11832326B2 |
Systems and methods to converge a mobile network operator (MNO) with a multiple-system operator (MSO)
Systems and methods manage data traffic by converging a mobile network operator (MNO) core network with a multiple-system operator (MSO) core network (e.g., a Hybrid-Mobile Virtual Network Operator (H-MVNO) core network). The system architecture includes one or more standards-based inter-network interfaces (e.g., as defined by Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards) established between the MSO core network and the MNO core network and/or a dedicated core to provide a data signal pathway between the MNO core network and the MSO core network. As such, a user equipment (UE) receives data services through the H-MVNO core network via the standards-based inter-network interface when the UE is connected to a radio access network (RAN) for the MNO core network. Various configurations provide data services for single-subscriber identity module (SIM) UEs and dual-SIM UEs. Voice/message services are provided by a voice/message core. |
| US11832325B2 |
Allocation of link ID for transmitting multi-link information
In a wireless local area network system, a transmitting multi-link device (MLD) includes at least one transmitting station (STA). The transmitting STA generates a multi-link (ML) element and transmits the ML element. The ML element includes a common information field and information related to each transmitting STA. The information related to each transmitting STA includes a first link identifier (ID) field and a first link information field that includes information related to a transmitting STA operating in a link related to the first link field. The first link information field includes information commonly related to all transmitting STAs included in the transmitting MLD based on the first link ID field having a first value. |
| US11832324B2 |
Device to device communications in hybrid networks
Device-to-Device (D2D) communications in hybrid networks are provided by identifying a first dual-mode endpoint seeking to communicate with a second dual-mode endpoint via a D2D communications session; identifying a first communications pattern of network resource usage for the first Radio Access Technology (RAT) and a second communications pattern of network resource usage for the second RAT in the heterogeneous wireless network environment; assigning the D2D communications session to the first RAT based on the first communication pattern and the second communication pattern; and in response to detecting network resource usage changes in the first RAT, transitioning the D2D communications session to the second RAT. In some embodiments, the D2D communications session is assigned to the first RAT using a shared frequency regulated by a band access controller that is reserved as a static resource for D2D communication while high-priority signals are absent from the shared frequency. |
| US11832318B2 |
Credential transfer management camera system
A camera and a smart device are connected when the camera is in a first communication mode. Network credentials that enable connections to the camera in a second communication mode are transmitted from the camera to the smart device. Subsequent to transmitting the network credentials from the camera to the smart device, the camera is configured to operate in the second communication mode. A request to connect the smart device to the camera in the second communication mode is received at the camera and from the smart device. Media captured by the camera are transmitted from the camera to the smart device and using the second communication mode. |
| US11832317B2 |
Control method and information processing apparatus
There is provided a control method of performing communication using a first and second communication method includes: searching for, by the first and second communication method, communication apparatus; receiving a selection of one of the communication apparatus discovered by the first and second communication method, as a target; and if the target discovered by the first communication method is selected, transmitting first setting information to cause the target to establish connection by the first communication method to the target, and transmitting second setting information to cause the target to establish connection by the second communication method to the target, and if the target discovered by the second communication method is selected, transmitting the second setting information to the target by the second communication method, and transmitting the first setting information to the target. |
| US11832311B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving wireless signal in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a wireless communication system. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus therefor, the method comprising the steps of: transmitting an RA preamble on one RO among a plurality of ROs, wherein a resource to which the RA preamble is transmitted includes the following elements, (a) a sub-interval index within a 10 ms interval, (b) a slot index within a sub-interval, (c) a symbol index within a slot, and (d) a frequency resource index; and after transmitting the RA preamble, monitoring DCI having an RA-identifier within a time window, the RA-identifier being masked in a CRC in the DCI, and receiving an RA response corresponding to the DCI, wherein one of (a) to (d) is included in a payload in the DCI, and the rest of (a) to (d) is included in the RA-identifier. |
| US11832310B2 |
Method for transmitting uplink channel in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
Provided is a method for performing transmission of an uplink channel in a wireless communication system, the method being performed by a terminal and comprising the steps of: receiving a system information block 1 (SIB1) from a base station; transmitting a preamble for a random access procedure to the base station; receiving a random access response (RAR) to the preamble from the base station; and transmitting a PUSCH to the base station on the basis of the random access response. |
| US11832304B2 |
Wireless communication method and wireless communication terminal for spatial reuse operation
The present invention relates a wireless communication method and a wireless communication terminal for supporting a spatial reuse operation of an overlapping basic service set to efficiently use a wireless resource. To this end, provided are a base wireless communication terminal including: a processor; and a communication unit, wherein the processor receives a PHY protocol data unit (PPDU) through the communication unit, determines whether the PPDU contains an intra-BSS frame or contains an inter-BSS frame based on preamble information of the PPDU, and performs either a first operation or a second operation distinct from each other according to a determination result and a wireless communication method using the same. |
| US11832303B2 |
Systems and methods for channel access
A system and method for channel access in licensed and unlicensed spectrums are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method performed by a communication node, includes: detection of an idle channel associated with a communication device after performance of a channel access procedure; transmitting an initial signal after the detection of the idle channel, wherein the initial signal configures a communication device to start detecting a control channel; and transmitting a control signal using the control channel to the communication device after the transmitting the initial signal. |
| US11832301B2 |
Communication apparatus and communication method for controlling channel access operation
To provide a communication apparatus which controls channel access operation under a multi user environment, and a communication method.Channel access operation of each STA after an MU mode is finished is controlled through a trigger frame from an AP to prevent collision immediately after the MU mode is finished. Further, the AP sets a smaller CW upon transmission of the trigger frame than a CW of an STA to preferentially transmit the trigger frame and give priority to communication in the MU mode over communication in an SU mode. Further, by the CW of each STA upon switching of the mode being not reset, a transmission waiting period after the MU mode is finished is shortened. |
| US11832299B2 |
Extended range direct mode enhanced channel access in digital mobile radio systems
Systems and methods for extended range direct mode enhanced channel access in digital mobile radio systems. One example method for operating a portable communication device includes receiving a transmit request, and, responsive to receiving the transmit request, transmitting a single transmit burst including a source identifier identifying the portable communications device and starting an enhanced channel access timer. The method includes, when the enhanced channel access timer expires without receiving at least one from the group consisting of a receive idle burst and a receive burst, transmitting a signal based on the transmit request. The method includes, when a receive burst including a second source identifier is received while the enhanced channel access timer has not expired, responsive to receiving the receive burst, comparing the source identifier to the second source identifier. The method includes, responsive to determining that the second source identifier matches the source identifier, transmitting the signal. |
| US11832295B2 |
Partial random access channel procedure
In an embodiment, a serving BS of a UE may transmit a PDCCH communication to the UE. The PDCCH communication triggers a partial RACH procedure, whereby a RACH transmission is performed. In some designs, the RACH transmission is for positioning, and positioning measurements are performed at the serving BS and (optionally) at one or more non-serving BSs. In some designs, measurement data based on the positioning measurements are conveyed to a position estimation entity (e.g., LMF), which performs a positioning estimate of the UE. |
| US11832283B2 |
Details of physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) repetition with different beams
One or more aspects of physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) repetition is disclosed. In a particular implementation, a method of wireless communication includes receiving, by a user equipment (UE), downlink control information (DCI) including a physical uplink control channel resource indicator (PRI) field codepoint. The method also includes determining, based on the PRI field codepoint, whether to transmit a PUCCH repetition within a slot position using a single PUCCH resource or transmit multiple PUCCH repetitions within the slot position using multiple PUCCH resources. The method further includes transmitting multiple PUCCH repetitions within the slot position using the multiple PUCCH resources responsive to determining to transmit the multiple PUCCH repetitions within the slot position using the multiple PUCCH resources. |
| US11832282B2 |
Selective adjustment of packet durations
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for adjusting a packet duration for triggered uplink (UL) transmissions to an access point (AP) from one or more stations (STAs). In one aspect, the AP may estimate an amount of data that a STA has queued for UL transmission and select the packet duration based on the estimated amount of queued UL data. The AP may transmit a trigger frame that solicits UL data from the STA and indicates the selected packet duration. In response, the AP may receive an UL packet from the STA and determine an amount of UL data queued in the STA based on the UL packet. In some implementations, the AP may selectively adjust the packet duration for UL transmissions based on the UL packet, the determined amount of UL data queued in the STA, or both. |
| US11832279B2 |
Signal transmission method, signal transmission apparatus, electronic device and computer-readable storage medium
A signal transmission method is provided. The method includes: determining a target device, and transmitting a 5G signal to the target device, where the 5G signal includes a synchronization block, and the synchronization block is used to carry a PBCH, a PSS, an SSS and a DMRS, and the DMRS and the SSS are used as references for a demodulation result of the PBCH. By further setting the DMRS in the synchronization block, both the SSS and the DMRS are used as the references for the demodulation result of the PBCH, thereby ensuring that an adjusted phase of the demodulation result is as same as possible to a phase of the synchronization block before modulation of a transmission device, which greatly eliminates influence of factors such as the Doppler effect on the phase of the synchronization block during a signal transmission process. |
| US11832277B2 |
Method and apparatus for paging for multicast and broadcast service in a wireless communication system
A method and apparatus for paging for multicast and broadcast service in a wireless communication system is provided. A Distributed Unit (DU) of a Radio Access Network (RAN) node may receive, from a central unit (CU) of the RAN node, a service identity for a Multicast and/or Broadcast (MB) service. A MB session may be set for the MB service. A DU of a RAN node may transmit, to multiple User Equipments (UEs) in Connection Management (CM)-IDLE state, the service identity of the MB service. The multiple UEs may have joined to the MB session. A DU of a RAN node may receive, from at least one UE among the multiple UEs, an RRC message to request the MB service. A DU of a RAN node may forward the RRC message to the CU of the RAN node. |
| US11832276B2 |
Techniques for communicating using a relay node
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a relay node may receive, from a first wireless node via a first wireless link, a first communication, generate, using a digital processing operation, a second communication based at least in part on an information of the first communication, wherein the second communication is different than the first communication, and transmit, to a second wireless node via a second wireless link, the second communication. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US11832274B2 |
Systems and methods for data transmission in an inactive state
Control signaling mechanisms are provided to support data transmissions to or from a user equipment (UE) in an inactive state. In some embodiments, a UE in an inactive state receives DCI including: a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) scrambled by a radio network temporary identifier (RNTI) that is specific to a group of UEs, the group of UEs including the UE; and a resource assignment for a data transmission to the UE. The data transmission is then received on a physical shared channel. In further embodiments, a UE in an inactive state receives DCI including: a CRC scrambled by a paging RNTI; and a resource assignment for a paging message to the UE. A data transmission is received by the UE in the paging message or in a further transmission that is scheduled by the paging message. |
| US11832270B2 |
Bandwidth part based uplink and downlink communication in a time resource
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive, from a base station, an indication that a downlink (DL) bandwidth part (BWP) and an uplink (UL) BWP are simultaneously active in a time resource. The UE may communicate with the base station via the DL BWP and the UL BWP simultaneously in the time resource in accordance with the indication. Numerous other aspects are described. |
| US11832267B2 |
Uplink transmissions in preconfigured resources for enhanced machine type communication (EMTC) and narrow-band internet of things (NB-IOT)
Technology for a low mobility user equipment (UE) operable to perform uplink (UL) transmissions using configured grant (CG) physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) resources is disclosed. The UE can decode a CG PUSCH resource configuration from an eNodeB while the low mobility UE is in a radio resource control (RRC) connected state. The CG PUSCH resource configuration can indicate CG PUSCH resources for the low mobility UE after the low mobility UE transitions from the RRC connected state to an RRC idle state. The UE can transition from the RRC connected state to the RRC idle state. The UE can encode data packets for transmission over a PUSCH to the eNodeB using the CG PUSCH resources while the low mobility UE is in the RRC idle state. |
| US11832266B2 |
Frame structure and resource allocation scheme for 5G system operating above 52.6 GHz carrier frequency
A generation Node B (gNB) configured for operating in a fifth generation (5G) system encodes a downlink control information (DCI) for transmission to a user equipment (UE). For slot-less operation the DCI may indicate a set of values for a data channel scheduling gap and hybrid automatic repeat request—acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) timing. The set of values may be defined for a symbol group including one or more symbols. The gNB may encode the data channel for transmission based on the one or more values. The data channel may be transmitted on the symbol group with slot-less operation and using a subframe or frame for reference timing. |
| US11832264B2 |
Enhancement on scheduling and HARQ-ACK feedback for URLLC, multiplexing scheme for control/data channel and DM-RS for NR, and activation mechanism, scheduling aspects, and synchronization signal (SS) blocks for new radio (NR) system with multiple bandwidth parts (BWPs)
An apparatus, method, system and machine-readable medium. The apparatus may be an apparatus of a New Radio (NR) gNodeB or of a NR User Equipment (UE), and may include a memory and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry for the apparatus of the gNodeB is to: configure a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with respective numerologies; determine a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) including downlink control information (DCI), the DCI including information on scheduled resources including BWP index for a data transmission to or from a User Equipment (UE), the data transmission to occupy one of the plurality of BWPs or multiple ones of the plurality of BWPs; encode the PDCCH for transmission; and process the data transmission based on the DCI. The apparatus of the NR UE is to: process a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) from a NR gNodeB, the PDCCH including downlink control information (DCI) indicating scheduled resources for a data transmission to or from the UE, the data transmission to occupy one or multiple ones of a plurality of BWPs configured by the gNodeB; and process the data transmission based on the DCI. |
| US11832261B2 |
Methods and apparatus for providing a demapping system to demap uplink transmissions
Methods and apparatus for providing a demapping system to demap uplink transmissions. In an embodiment, a method is provided that includes detecting a processing type associated with a received uplink transmission, and when the detected processing type is a first processing type then performing the following operations: removing resource elements containing reference signals from the uplink transmission; layer demapping remaining resource elements of the uplink transmission into two or more layers; soft-demapping the two or more layers to produce soft-demapped data. The method also includes descrambling the soft-demapped data to produce descrambled data, and processing the descrambled data to generate uplink control information (UCI). |
| US11832258B2 |
Techniques and apparatuses for waveform signaling for downlink communications
When a base station is capable of using multiple different types of waveforms for a downlink communication to a UE, the UE may waste processing resources attempting to receive and/or process the downlink communication. For example, the UE may cycle through various possible types of waveforms in an attempt to process the downlink communication. Techniques described herein use waveform signaling for downlink communications to notify the UE of a type of waveform being used for a downlink communication, thereby conserving UE resources (e.g., processing resources, memory resources, RF resources, and/or the like) that would otherwise be wasted attempting to process the downlink communication using multiple types of waveforms. |
| US11832255B2 |
Data transmission method and reception method for wireless communication system and device using same
A base station of a wireless communication system is disclosed. The base station of the wireless communication includes a communication module; and a processor configured to control the communication module. The processor receives a radio resource control (RRC) signal from a base station of the wireless communication system through the communication module and determines a time-frequency resource corresponding to at least one resource-set indicated by the RRC signal. The processor receives a physical control channel from the base station through the communication module, determines a time-frequency resource domain in which physical data channel reception of the terminal is scheduled by the physical control channel, and receives a physical data channel based on a time-frequency resource in which the physical data channel reception of the terminal is scheduled and a time-frequency resource in which the at least one resource-set overlap. The resource-set is a set of time-frequency resources. |
| US11832251B2 |
Apparatus for CSI prediction control
An apparatus includes circuitry configured to: receive a radio resource control configuration including at least one channel state information reporting configuration indicating at least one channel state information quantity for which prediction is configured or enabled; receive at least one of a downlink reference signal and/or a downlink channel for at least one of channel measurement and/or interference measurement; determine the at least one channel state information quantity or at least one channel state information prediction model, based on at least one of a downlink reference measurement, and/or a downlink channel decoding outcome, and/or the at least one channel state information reporting configuration, and/or at least one prediction window; and transmit a channel state information report in uplink control information, based on the determining. |
| US11832250B2 |
Sensing based dynamic adaptation of sidelink transmit discontinuous reception (DRX) pattern
Aspects of the present disclosure provide apparatus, methods, processing systems, and computer readable mediums for decoding, by a first user equipment (UE), a sidelink control information (SCI) from at least a second UE, the SCI indicating time resources reserved for future transmission to a third UE; and adapting a sidelink transmit discontinuous reception (DRX) pattern of the first UE based on the indicated time resources. |
| US11832249B2 |
Dynamic duty cycle
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may identify a duty cycle function corresponding to a duty cycle range. In some cases, the UE may determine the duty cycle function based on a congestion metric. The UE may identify a bandwidth allocation for the UE and may determine a duty cycle within the duty cycle range based on the duty cycle function and the bandwidth allocation. In some cases, the UE may identify one or more of the duty cycle function, the congestion metric, the duty cycle range, or the bandwidth allocation based on control signaling from a base station. The UE may transmit a packet within the bandwidth allocation in accordance with the duty cycle. |
| US11832243B2 |
Data transmission method for ultra low-latency, highly-reliable communication in wireless communication system, and device therefor
Provided are a data transmission method for ultra low-latency, highly-reliable communication in a wireless communication system, and a device therefor. A method for transmitting data in a wireless communication system comprises the steps of: receiving, from a base station, information relating to the number of repeated transmissions with respect to uplink data; configuring a plurality of physical uplink shared channels (PUSCH) corresponding to the number of repeated transmissions, wherein the uplink data is likewise mapped to the plurality of PUSCH; and sequentially transmitting the plurality of PUSCH in a single slot, wherein the plurality of PUSCH comprises a first PUSCH and a second PUSCH, and a first frequency resource for the transmission of the first PUSCH and a second frequency resource for the transmission of the second PUSCH can be changed so as to differ from one another in the single slot. |
| US11832241B2 |
Operating more than one wireless communication protocol with a coexistence window
The disclosed technology relates to operating two wireless communication protocols during operation of a hearing device. The disclosed technology includes a method that includes: aligning a timing of audio frames of a first wireless communication protocol with a timing of slots of a second wireless communication protocol to reduce overlapping requests to access a shared transceiver from the first wireless communication protocol and the second wireless communication protocol; receiving a first request to access the shared transceiver of the wireless communication device from the first wireless communication protocol and receiving a second request to access the shared transceiver of the wireless communication device from the second wireless communication protocol during a coexistence window; and granting the second request from the second wireless communication protocol to be executed based on priority of the second wireless communication protocol over the first wireless communication protocol during the coexistence window. |
| US11832240B2 |
Method and device for sidelink communication
The present disclosure provides a method for sidelink communication, including: performing operation on scheduling information in a first bandwidth part, wherein the scheduling information is used for scheduling data in a second bandwidth part; and performing operation on the data in the second bandwidth part. |
| US11832239B2 |
Resource selection method for V2X operation of terminal in wireless communication system, and terminal using method
Provided are a resource selection method for a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) operation of a terminal in a wireless communication system, and a terminal using the method. The method comprises: monitoring physical sidelink control channels (PSCCHs) for other terminals in a first subframe; and transmitting, in a second subframe, a V2X message by using a resource which is not overlapped with a resource scheduled by the PSCCH for another terminal. |
| US11832238B2 |
Techniques for communicating sidelink transmission timing
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may transmit to a base station a request for resources including an indication of a transmission beam for performing a sidelink communication in a millimeter wave (mmW) system. The base station may determine a transmission configuration based on the request for resources. The UE may transmit reference signals based on the transmission configuration, and the base station may monitor for the reference signals using one or more reception beams. The base station may determine timing information for the sidelink communication, and transmit the timing information to the UE in a resource grant. Based on the timing information, the UE may perform the sidelink communication using the transmission beam. In some examples, the sidelink communication may be multiplexed in frequency from the perspective of the base station with an uplink transmission from another UE. |
| US11832234B2 |
Scheduling in license assisted access
According to some embodiments, a method in a network node comprises determining a first uplink/downlink scheduling pattern for a first plurality of consecutive subframes; transmitting the first uplink/downlink scheduling pattern to a wireless device; transmitting at least one subframe to the wireless device according to the first uplink/downlink scheduling pattern; determining a second uplink/downlink scheduling pattern for a second plurality of consecutive subframes, wherein the first plurality of consecutive subframes and the second plurality of consecutive subframes share at least one subframe; and transmitting the second uplink/downlink scheduling pattern to the wireless device. |
| US11832230B2 |
Apparatus and method for inter-band pairing of carriers for time division duplex transmit- and receive-switching and its application to multiplexing of different transmission time
Aspects of the present disclosure provide for the pairing of an inter-band carrier with a time division duplex (TDD) carrier. If the paired band is a frequency division duplex (FDD) band, then base stations and mobile devices may transmit and receive additional thin control channels on FDD carriers to enable full duplex operations. If the paired band is a TDD band, then a conjugate or inverse carrier may be used such that full duplex, or a close approximation thereto, is achieved. With the introduction of a paired channel and fast control channels, rapid uplink/downlink switching may be achieved for TDD carriers efficiently and effectively. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described. |
| US11832229B2 |
Method and apparatus for supporting multiple frequency bands in mobile communication system
A method and an apparatus for supporting multiple frequency bands efficiently in a mobile communication system are provided. The method includes generating first system information including a frequency band indicator indicating a frequency band supported by the base station and an additional frequency band indicator indicating at least one frequency band supported by the base station, and broadcasting the first system information. |
| US11832228B2 |
Timing advance offset for uplink-downlink switching in new radio
The embodiments herein relate to timing advance offset for uplink/downlink switching in New Radio (NR). In one embodiment, there proposes a method in a wireless communication device, comprising: determining a timing advance (TA) offset for uplink/downlink switching, wherein the TA offset is at least based on the time offset requirement for uplink/downlink switching in different scenarios used in communication between the wireless communication device and a network node; applying the determined TA offset in the uplink communication from the wireless communication device to the network node. With embodiments herein, uplink/downlink switching time for NR is defined. |
| US11832227B2 |
Interrupted time domain resources for a half-duplex user equipment with a large timing advance
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may identify a time-domain resource for an uplink transmission. The UE may determine a time period, during which the UE is to refrain from monitoring for downlink communications, based at least in part on the time-domain resource for the uplink transmission and at least one of a first time offset associated with a difference in starting time between an uplink radio frame and a corresponding downlink radio frame at the UE, a second time offset associated with an uplink-downlink timing interaction for the UE, or a network-indicated offset. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US11832226B2 |
Indicating slot format indices used across multiple user equipments
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A first wireless device may receive a first indication indicating a communication direction for the first wireless device for each of a plurality of time periods for a time interval. The first wireless device may also receive a second indication associated with a second wireless device indicating a communication direction for the second wireless device. The first wireless device may adjust a communication configuration for at least a set of time periods of the plurality of time periods based on identifying a communication direction mismatch between the first wireless device and the second wireless device, where the communication direction mismatch is based on the first indication and the second indication. |
| US11832223B2 |
Scheduling application delay
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for managing scheduling of wireless communications. A method that may be performed by a user equipment (UE) includes receiving, from a base station, one or more configurations indicating a plurality of minimum scheduling offset values; receiving, from the base station, a signal indicating one of the minimum scheduling offset values as an updated value to be used for communications with the base station and a type of scheduling; determining a delay based on the type of scheduling; and after the reception of the signal, using the updated value for communications with the base station based on the determined delay. |
| US11832220B2 |
Sidelink TX resource pool selection
Methods and apparatuses in a wireless communication system. A method of operating a UE includes: receiving configuration information for TX resource pools including at least one of a first set of resource pools or a second set of resource pools; identifying, at an RRC sub-layer, the first and second set of resource pools based on a HARQ feedback channel; selecting, at a MAC sub-layer, a logical channel to transmit SL data, wherein the logical channel includes a highest priority among multiple logical channels using an LCP function; determining, at the MAC sub-layer, whether the logical channel is configured with the HARQ feedback channel; selecting, at the MAC sub-layer, a TX resource pool from the first set of resource pools based on a determination that the logical channel is configured with the HARQ feedback channel; and transmitting the SL data based on the TX resource pool. |
| US11832217B2 |
Sidelink feedback transmission in resource pool
A first user equipment (UE) can determine a slot, from a resource pool including a plurality of slots allocated for sidelink communications, for providing hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) feedback to a second UE via a sidelink channel. The determination may be based on a physical slot index or a logical slot index. The first UE may send the HARQ feedback on the sidelink channel in the slot, or refrain from sending the HARQ feedback, based on the determination. The first UE may determine the slot has a first slot index that is at least a preconfigured number of slots after a slot scheduled for sidelink data transmission having a second slot index. |
| US11832216B2 |
Method and device for handling paging messages with non-3GPP access as decision point
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. Embodiments herein disclose a method of handling a paging message on a multi-subscriber identity module (SIM) user equipment (UE), the method comprising: receiving a paging message over a 3GPP access for a pending downlink data, wherein the pending downlink data is to be sent over a non-3GPP access; determining whether to re-establish user-plane resources over a 3GPP access using at least one protocol data unit (PDU) session of the non-3GPP access based on the paging message; and performing one of: responding to the paging message in response to determining that the user-plane resources are to be re-established using at least one PDU session of the non-3GPP access over the 3GPP access and not responding to the paging message in response to determining the user-plane resources are not to be re-establish using at least one PD U session of the non-3GPP access over the 3GPP access. |
| US11832208B2 |
Assigning UWB anchors for client ranging
Presented herein are techniques for assigning Ultra-Wideband (UWB) anchors for client ranging. A location server can estimate a coarse location of a mobile device using a localization technique other than a UWB localization technique. The localization technique can involve multiple wireless access points or other radio devices. The location server can define an area around the coarse location to identify a set of candidate anchors for UWB ranging. The set of candidate anchors can be disposed within the area and include at least a subset of the radio devices. The location server can modify the set of candidate anchors to create a modified set of candidate anchors that includes only UWB-enabled devices. The location server can select a primary anchor from the modified set of candidate anchors and send a command to cause a UWB ranging procedure to be initiated between the primary anchor and the mobile device. |
| US11832207B2 |
Device locationing using a beacon of a battery pack
Device locationing using a beacon of a battery pack is described herein. A battery pack may determine that a user device is connected to the battery. The battery pack may determine, based on a power output of the battery, that the user device is inactive. The battery pack may cause, based on determining that the user device is inactive, the beacon to emit a beaconing signal that is associated with locating the user device and/or the battery pack. |
| US11832206B2 |
Method and apparatus for supporting access control and mobility management
The present application provides a method and apparatus for supporting general registration of user equipment to facilitate MO only mode preferences. |
| US11832204B2 |
Ultra-lean synchronization procedure for 5G and 6G networking
The user devices in managed networks, such as 5G and 6G networks, are required to adapt their uplink transmissions to the base station's resource grid, including the timing and frequency structure of the resource grid. Message-heavy legacy synchronization procedures can consume substantial resources. Therefore, a simpler, faster procedure is disclosed in which synchronization parameters are standardized where possible, timing signals are configured in minimal size where possible, and the user device collaborates with the base station to adjust the user device's clock setting, clock rate, timing advance (to match the base station's symbol boundaries), and Doppler correction (to match the base station's subcarrier frequency), without exchanging data messages other than very brief timing signals. Such ultra-lean synchronization procedures may enable low-complexity synchronization in future high-frequency communications. |
| US11832201B2 |
Small cell demodulation reference signal and initial synchronization
Described herein is a system with a first network element and a second network element. The first network element contains a processor configured to synchronize with the second network element; and maintain synchronization with the second network element. The first network element is a small cell eNB and the second network element is one of the following: a macro cell enhanced node-B (eNB); or a small cell eNB. |
| US11832198B2 |
Cell synchronization in physical (PHY) layer and medium access control (MAC) layer mobility
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to wireless communications, and more particularly, to mobility techniques that allow for dynamically updating a set of cells activated to serve a user equipment (UE) and synchronizing with the cells activated to serve the UE. An example method generally includes receiving, from a network entity, signaling indicating a set of cells supported by one or more distributed units (DUs) under a common central unit (CU) and one or more timing advance groups (TAGs) for the set of cells; identifying a subset of the set of cells activated to serve the UE; receiving physical (PHY) layer or medium access control (MAC) layer mobility signaling; updating the subset of activated cells based on the mobility signaling; and communicating with the subset of activated cells based on a timing advance associated with the one or more TAGs in which the updated subset of activated cells belong. |
| US11832197B2 |
Neighborhood management between WiFi and unlicensed spectrum radios
Techniques for neighborhood management between WiFi and unlicensed spectrum radios. A wireless access point (AP), including a first radio, identifies a neighboring second radio operating using at least a portion of an unlicensed radio spectrum, based on a time that the AP receives a transmission from the second radio using a frequency within the unlicensed radio spectrum. Transmission between the first radio and the second radio is synchronized by identifying a clock offset between a first clock relating to the first radio and a second clock relating to the second radio. |
| US11832196B2 |
Method and apparatus to support several models of a part or a plurality of parts under a single basic input and output system (BIOS)
An information handling system includes a wireless local area network (WLAN) radio and a system embedded controller (EC). An antenna controller may determine an antenna type from a group consisting of a passive antenna and an active antenna, map a platform-unique subsystem identifier in accordance with the antenna type, configure a heartbeat message path to the system EC based on the antenna type, and control a WLAN radio transmit power level based on a heartbeat status. |
| US11832195B2 |
Failsafe handoff between system embedded controller and radio using antenna controller
An information handling system includes a wireless local area network (WLAN) radio and a system embedded controller (EC). An antenna controller may determine an antenna type from a group consisting of a passive antenna and an active antenna, map a platform-unique subsystem identifier in accordance with the antenna type, configure a heartbeat message path to the system EC based on the antenna type, and control a WLAN radio transmit power level based on a heartbeat status. |
| US11832194B2 |
Base station device, terminal device, wireless communication system, and communication method
A base station device includes: a controller configured to determine whether a calculation method for a single term among a plurality of terms included in an equation for determining a transmission power is either a first method or a second method; and a transmitter configured to transmit notification information for notifying the calculation method determined by the controller. The controller determines either the first method or the second method for first data, and determines either the first method or the second method for second data different from the first data. |
| US11832190B2 |
Control of uplink data transmission
A method for control of data transmission in a wireless communication system includes receiving, by an application, from a modem, information indicative of a radio coverage condition, where a user equipment (UE) includes the application and the modem; based on the received information, determining that the UE is in an enhanced coverage state; and in response to the determining, controlling uplink data transmission by the modem to reduce power consumption of the UE. |
| US11832186B2 |
Scheduling for power saving state in next generation wireless networks
Some of the present implementations provide a method for a user equipment (UE) for receiving a power saving signal. The method receives, from a base station, a power saving signal comprising a minimum applicable K0 (K0min) that indicates a minimum scheduling offset restriction between a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) and a physical downlink shared channel (PDCCH). The method determines an application delay based on a predefined value. The method then applies the minimum scheduling offset restriction after the application delay. |
| US11832181B2 |
Apparatus of optimizing power consumption at wake-up signal receiver in wireless LAN system
A method performed by a wireless device operating in a wireless network. The method includes receiving a wake-up receiver frame, wherein the wake-up receiver frame includes a continuous frame field that indicates whether a further wake-up receiver frame comes after the wake-up receiver frame and determining whether the further wake-up receiver frame exists based on a content of the continuous frame field. |
| US11832179B2 |
System and method for uplink timing synchronization in conjunction with discontinuous reception
A system and method are disclosed for providing uplink timing synchronization during DRX operation in a wireless communication system. |
| US11832177B2 |
Transmission system comprising first and second bridge devices
A first bridge device, connected by a first wired link to a supplying device, and a second bridge device, connected by a second wired link to a consuming device, are interconnected via a wireless communication network and are able to be configured in: a nominal operating mode; an energy saving mode; or a stop mode. The first bridge device switches into stop mode following detection of deactivation of the first wired link, and switches into energy saving mode following detection of disconnection from the network of the second bridge device or when the second bridge device goes into energy saving mode or following detection of a low volume of bidirectional traffic. The second bridge device switches into stop mode following detection of deactivation of the second wired link, and switches into energy saving mode following detection of the consuming device being put into hibernation or following detection of disconnection of the network or detection of a low volume of bidirectional traffic. |
| US11832174B2 |
BSS-color grading in a WLAN infrastructure
Embodiments herein describe techniques for conveying performance parameters to client devices using BSS coloring. IEEE 802.11ax introduced BSS color to help with interference between BSSs operating in the same channel or partially overlapping channels in a frequency band. The BSS colors are typically assigned at random. However, in the embodiments herein, the BSS colors can still be relied to help with co-channel interference as intended by IEEE 802.11ax but also can convey performance parameters to the client devices. The AP can leverage the BSS color to convey (or encode) a performance parameter such as radio frequency (RF) conditions, quality of service (QoS) conditions, or a policy of the network in response to expected (or future) conditions to receiving client devices. |
| US11832170B2 |
Detection of parallel operating Wi-Fi networks
Systems and methods of detecting a parallel Wi-Fi network or a parallel Wi-Fi access point include operating a new Wi-Fi network at a location; analyzing Wi-Fi at the location; determining whether there is a parallel Wi-Fi network or a parallel Wi-Fi access point operating at the location with the new Wi-Fi network based on the analyzing; and, responsive to determining there is the parallel Wi-Fi network or the parallel Wi-Fi access point at the location, performing one or more of i) causing resolution of the parallel Wi-Fi network or the parallel Wi-Fi access point and ii) providing a notification to a user associated with the location. |
| US11832162B2 |
Terminal device, infrastructure equipment and methods for resource selection and updating of access class information
A terminal device for use with a wireless telecommunications network includes a transceiver configured to receive information indicative of one or more access classes of terminal devices which are permitted to exchange signals with the wireless telecommunications network, and a controller configured to update the received information to modify the one or more access classes of terminal devices which are permitted to exchange signals with the mobile telecommunications network, the received information being updated by the controller according to a predetermined function of time. |
| US11832159B2 |
Wireless communication apparatus and method for selecting one or more relay communication devices based on historical and current energy information
An apparatus and method for wireless communication. The apparatus includes processing circuitry: configured to receive a relay establishment request from a source communication device; configured to acquire historical energy information and current energy information about a candidate communication device as a relay candidate, and to determine one or more relay communication devices to be used as a relay based on the acquired information; and configured to send information about the relay establishment to the one or more relay communication devices, the source communication device, and a destination communication device. |
| US11832154B2 |
Apparatus for sharing data of vehicle and method thereof
A vehicle data sharing apparatus and a vehicle data sharing method, may include a processor configured to subdivide a sharing range of vehicle data for each group according to a range of a subject driving a vehicle, and to obtain consent from a user for each subdivided group, to perform vehicle data sharing; and a storage configured to register consent information related to a sharing range of vehicle data acquired from the user. |
| US11832151B2 |
Method and system for network discovery and management and associated E-commerce
The subject matter described herein relates to wireless network discovery, management, the enabling of services, and economic exchanges in a cooperative manner by one or more federated sets of consumers, one or more access point providers, and one or more wireless service providers. Described herein are methods and apparatus for the discovery, classification, and management of wireless networks. The methods and apparatuses described herein may leverage two complementary elements impacting the performance of wireless LANs: (1) organization and management of the wireless access points (hot spots) from an ontology perspective, and (2) organization of mobile devices as a federation. |
| US11832146B2 |
Electronic device and method for improving angle of arrival of a signal
An electronic device includes an indoor positioner and a positioning engine server. The indoor positioner has an antenna array including a plurality of antenna units. The indoor positioner divides the antenna units into multiple antenna unit groups, receives a wireless signal from user equipment at each time point via the antenna unit groups, and calculates a plurality of angles of arrival (AOA) corresponding to the antenna unit groups at each time point. The positioning engine server receives and stores the angles of arrival corresponding to the antenna unit groups at each time point, and filters the angles of arrival according to the angle sizes of the angles of arrival corresponding to the antenna unit groups at each time point stored in an observation period. |
| US11832140B2 |
Inter-donor cell management in wireless communication network
Aspects relate to technologies and techniques for migrating a radio access network (RAN) node associated with a first donor node in a communications network. The first donor node may receive, via a first communications interface, such as an F1-C or resource control (RRC) interface, cell configuration data associated with one or more cells of the RAN node activated by the first donor node. The first donor node may process the cell configuration data and transit the cell configuration data, using a second communications interface, such as an Xn or X2 interface, to a second donor node for use in migrating the RAN node from the first donor node to the second donor node. |
| US11832138B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for handling the configuration of measurements to be performed by a user equipment in a wireless communication network
A method performed by a first base station, is described. The first base station determines a change in one or more measurements to be performed by a UE. The measurements are associated with a first set of frequencies. The first base station also transmits a first message to a second base station comprising information regarding which frequencies in the first set are to be changed. The first base station and the second base station serve the UE. A method performed by the second base station is also described whereby the second base station receives the first message. In a method performed by the UE, the UE receives, from the first base station, a configuration message configured to specify the measurements to perform and a measurement gap configuration. The UE then takes the measurements based on the configuration message. |
| US11832137B2 |
Techniques for discontinuous reception collision handling for multiple subscriber identity module user equipment
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive handover information associated with one or more neighbor cells. The UE may identify that a first discontinuous reception (DRX) cycle associated with a first subscriber identity module (SIM) of the UE at least partially overlaps with a second DRX cycle associated with a second SIM of the UE. The UE may identify that at least one of the first DRX cycle or the second DRX cycle does not overlap with a third DRX cycle associated with a neighbor cell of the one or more neighbor cells. The UE may transmit, to the neighbor cell, a message associated with a handover of at least one of the first SIM or the second SIM to the neighbor cell. Numerous other aspects are described. |
| US11832133B2 |
Service processing method, information transmission method, and relevant devices
The present disclosure provides a service processing method, an information transmission method and relevant devices. The service processing method includes: acquiring related information about service processing; and performing relevant processing on a target service at least in accordance with the acquired related information about the service processing. |
| US11832132B2 |
Method for accessing a service unavailable through a network cell
In an access device associated with a first network cell, a method for enabling user equipment (UE) to obtain a service unavailable through the first network cell includes receiving a request for the UE to access the service, and identifying, in a message to the UE, a plurality of second network cells providing the service. |
| US11832131B2 |
Bandwidth allocation method and apparatus
The application provides a bandwidth allocation method and device. The method includes that: Discontinuous Reception (DRX) indication information is determined, the DRX indication information being used for a terminal device to determine a working bandwidth to be used within a DRX cycle and/or a frequency point of the working bandwidth; and the DRX indication information is transmitted to the terminal device. According to the bandwidth allocation method of the embodiments of the application, unnecessary power consumption of the terminal device may be avoided. |
| US11832128B2 |
Fault detection and mitigation based on fault types in 5G/6G
In 5G and 6G, a message received with even a single-bit fault generally discarded and a retransmission is requested. However, the faulted message contains a wealth of information that the receiver can use to avoid, or at least mitigate, such faults thereafter. Disclosed is a method for comparing a faulted message with an unfaulted copy, thereby determining which part of the message is faulted, and specifically how it was faulted. For example, the fault may have been an amplitude fault in which a demodulated amplitude differs by one level from the initially modulated amplitude, or it may be a phase fault in which the received phase differs by one phase level, or there may be a displacement by multiple amplitude or phase levels (a non-adjacent fault). Different mitigation strategies are disclosed for each situation, including AI models configured to select a suitable modulation scheme to combat specific faults. |
| US11832124B2 |
Controlling performance of a wireless device in a heterogeneous network
A method of controlling performance of a wireless device is performed by a node that is in electronic communication with a cellular network. The node includes a processor, a non-transitory memory, and a network interface. The method includes receiving a performance value characterizing a performance of a communication channel between a wireless device and a wireless access point. In some implementations, the wireless device and the cellular network are associated with different radio access technologies (RATs). The method includes determining whether the performance value breaches a performance criterion for the wireless device. The method includes adjusting a first amount of data transmitted to the wireless device from a base station of the cellular network and a second amount of data transmitted to the wireless device from the wireless access point. In some implementations, the combined first and second amounts of data satisfy the performance criterion for the wireless device. |
| US11832123B2 |
Time-aware quality-of-service in communication systems
A device translates between a first communication network, in particular a deterministic communication network, and a second communication network, in particular a mobile communication network, in particular a 5G communication network. The device is configured to execute an application function that is configured to translate between Quality-of-Service, QoS, parameters of the first communication network and QoS parameters of the second communication network. A QoS profile includes the QoS parameters of the first communication network translated by the application function and, optionally, additional QoS parameters originating from the second communication network. The device is further configured to execute a signaling procedure configured to exchange the translated QoS parameters within the second communication network. |
| US11832118B2 |
Beam adjustment by incremental feedback in 5G and 6G
An ultra-lean, low-complexity 5G/6G procedure for adjusting transmission beam parameters for optimal reception by a particular user device. The transmitter can append multiple brief test signals to each message, using a different transmission parameter for each test signal. The receiver can reply (optionally in an acknowledgement) indicating which test signal was best received. The transmitter can then use the selected value of the transmission parameter for the next message, thereby successively approaching the optimal value. Each adjustment step can be a predetermined increment value, which is added or subtracted from the previous value depending on which test signal was selected by the receiver. As conditions change (or as the user device moves), the beam parameter can be updated again upon each downlink transmission, thereby tracking the user device's preferred transmission value in realtime. |
| US11832115B2 |
Estimating features of a radio frequency band based on an inter-band reference signal
A method of wireless communication performed by a first transmission and reception point (TRP), includes receiving a message indicating a measurement of a reference signal (RS) transmitted in a first band to a wireless device or one or more features of a second band estimated by the wireless device. The first TRP may operate in the second band not overlapping the first band, the one or more features comprise one or more of a channel characteristic, a signal strength, or a beam direction of the second band. The method also includes adjusting one or more parameters of the second band in response to receiving the message. The one or more parameters may include one or both of a channel or a beam direction. The method further includes transmitting signals to a user equipment (UE) in the second band according to the one or more adjusted parameters. |
| US11832114B2 |
User terminal, radio base station and radio communication method
The present invention is designed to reduce the time it takes to form adequate beams, in communication using beamforming. According to one aspect of the present invention, a user terminal has a receiving section that, using temporally orthogonal radio resources, forms receiving beams and receives reference signals that are transmitted in different transmitting beams respectively, a measurement section that performs measurements based on the reference signals, and a control section that controls the forming of the receiving beams so that at least one of the reference signal is received in a given period set. |
| US11832113B2 |
System and method for identifying best location for 5G in-residence router location
Disclosed are devices and methods for displaying optimal locations for telecommunications equipment. In one embodiment, a method comprises simultaneously recording video footage and wireless signal strengths of a respective room in a plurality of rooms; storing the video footage and wireless signal strengths in a database; accessing the database and analyzing whether the video footage and wireless signal strengths include useful information; displaying one or more locations for telecommunications equipment on a floor plan of the respective room if the video footage and wireless signal strengths include useful information; and transmitting the video footage and wireless signal strengths to a technician if the video footage and wireless signal strengths do not include useful information. |
| US11832112B2 |
Wireless base station installation position calculation method and wireless base station installation position calculation device
A wireless base station setting position calculation method includes a step S1 for assuming the setting area to be a rectangle, receiving an input of longitudinal and lateral lengths of a setting area and the number of wireless base stations to be set “s”, and determining one or more candidates of a number of divisions “d” of the setting area according to the number of wireless base stations “s”, a step S2 for representing the number of divisions “d” in a division ratio x:y and selecting, for each number of divisions “d”, according to the longitudinal and lateral lengths of the setting area, a division ratio at which diagonal line lengths of divided areas are minimized, a step S3 for performing, for each number of divisions “d”, adjustment of a division pattern until a difference m between the number of divisions “d” and the number of wireless base stations “s” decreases to 0, a step S4 for calculating, for each number of divisions “d”, a sum of the diagonal line lengths of the divided areas and selecting the division pattern with which the sum is minimized, and a step S5 for setting the wireless base stations in the centers of gravity of the divided areas in the division pattern selected in step S4. |
| US11832110B2 |
System, method, and apparatus for providing dynamic, prioritized spectrum management and utilization
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing dynamic, prioritized spectrum utilization management. The system includes at least one monitoring sensor, at least one data analysis engine, at least one application, a semantic engine, a programmable rules and policy editor, a tip and cue server, and/or a control panel. The tip and cue server is operable utilize the environmental awareness from the data processed by the at least one data analysis engine in combination with additional information to create actionable data. |
| US11832107B2 |
Recovering devices from limited service due to mis-configuration
Recovering a user equipment (UE) from limited service due to misconfiguration may include providing a universal subscriber identity module (USIM) identification data or a USIM authentication data to a wireless network. Failure data associated with failing to authenticate or identify the UE to the wireless network may be decoded. The failure data received from the wireless network. The failure data may be processed to determine a cause for the failure. Based on processing the failure data, it may be determined that the USIM identification data or the USIM authentication data is misconfigured. In response to determining that the USIM identification data or the USIM authentication data is misconfigured, a recovery for identifying or authenticating the UE to the wireless network may be automatically performed. |
| US11832106B2 |
5G-IoT intelligent trust enabler system
An intelligent trust enabler system for a 5G IoT (fifth-generation Internet of Things) environment includes: an IoT trust enabler mounted on an edge and gateway on a fifth-generation (5G) IoT infrastructure, for providing trust information based on data collected from IoT devices and performing operation and management of connected IoT resources; and an IoT trust agent for providing a legacy environment for the IoT trust enabler. |
| US11832104B2 |
Systems and methods for using unmanned aerial systems in cellular networks
Systems and methods provide for provisioning services for an unmanned aerial system (UAS) in a 3GPP network, enabling communication for command and control in 5G systems, and enabling UAS service for identification and operation in a 3GPP system. |
| US11832102B2 |
User-authorized onboarding using a public authorization service
Various systems and methods for user-authorized onboarding of a device using a public authorization service are described herein. In an example, a 3-way authorization protocol is used to coordinate device onboarding among several Internet of Things (IoT) Fog users (e.g., devices in a common network topology or domain) with principles of least privilege. For instance, respective onboarding steps may be assigned for performance by different Fog ‘owners’ such as respective users and clients. Each owner may rely on a separate authorization protocol or user interaction to be notified of and to give approval for the specific onboarding actions(s) assigned. Further techniques for implementation and tracking such onboarding actions as part of an IoT network service are also disclosed. |
| US11832101B1 |
Access controlling network architectures utilizing novel cellular signaled access control and machine-learning techniques to identify, rank, modify, and/or control visual schemas of automated programmable entities (such as robots/bots) and methods for use thereof
In some embodiments, an exemplary access controlling network architecture may include: a computer platform configured to: receive, from an online entity, an action performance request; request, from an access controlling platform, an expected access control digital key to be presented to the online entity; receive the expected access control digital key; instruct to display the expected access control digital key at a computing device; cause a mobile originating communication, having the expected access control digital key and an identity linked to the computing device; determine a lack of a receipt of the access authentication indicator associated with the online entity from the access controlling platform; and perform, due to, for example, the online entity being a BOT, one of: modifying a visual schema of the online entity, disabling the online entity, or suspending one of: a performance of the online entity or the performance of the action by the online entity. |
| US11832099B2 |
System and method of notifying mobile devices to complete transactions
A method including registering an authority device for an account on an auth platform; receiving transaction request from an initiator to the auth platform; messaging the authority device with the transaction request; receiving an authority agent response from the authority device to the auth platform; if the authority agent response confirms the transaction, communicating a confirmed transaction to the initiator; and if the authority agent response denies the transaction, communicating a denied transaction to the initiator. |
| US11832093B2 |
Method and apparatus for handling a beam failure recovery in wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as long term evolution (LTE). A terminal in a wireless communication system is provided. The terminal includes a transceiver, and at least one processor configured to receive, from a base station (BS), a beam failure recovery configuration comprising at least one reference signal for identifying a candidate beam for the beam failure recovery and associated random access (RA) parameters, identify the candidate beam for the beam failure recovery using the at least one reference signal, and perform a physical random access channel (PRACH) using the at least one reference signal and the associated RA parameters on the candidate beam for the beam failure recovery. |
| US11832090B2 |
Data transmission method, device, and storage medium
A data transmission method, a device and a storage medium are provided, and relate to the technical field of mobile communication. The method includes: monitoring a first physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) according to a first PDCCH monitoring mode; and determining, according to a monitoring result of the first PDCCH and first time information, ending time of monitoring the first PDCCH according to the first PDCCH monitoring mode. |
| US11832080B2 |
Spatial audio parameters and associated spatial audio playback
An apparatus configured to: determine, for two or more microphone audio signals, a plurality of spatial audio parameters for providing spatial audio reproduction, wherein the plurality of spatial audio parameters are associated with respective frequency bands of at least two frequency bands of the two or more microphone audio signals; determine at least one coherence parameter associated with a sound field, wherein the sound field is associated with the two or more microphone audio signals; determine at least one audio signal based on the two or more microphone audio signals; and enable the spatial audio reproduction based on the plurality of spatial audio parameters, the at least one coherence parameter, and the at least one determined audio signal. |
| US11832076B2 |
Playing binaural sound in response to a person being at a location
An electronic device includes a display and one or more processors. The display displays, when a person is at a location, a virtual image at a sound localization point (SLP) in empty space. The one or more processors process sound with a room impulse response (RIR) for the location in order to generate binaural sound that externally localizes at the SLP in empty space in response to the person being at the location. |
| US11832068B2 |
Music service selection
Methods and apparatus for identifying a music service based on a user command. A content type is identified from a received user command and a music service is selected that supports the content type. A selected music service can then transmit audio content associated with the content type for playback. |
| US11832067B2 |
Open-loop multichannel audio impulse response measurement and capture path evaluation
Techniques are provided for audio capture path evaluation of microphones incorporated into a device under test (DUT). A methodology implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes estimating impulse responses (IRs) of the DUT microphones based on a comparison of a test audio signal received through the DUT microphones, at a selected measurement angle, to the test audio signal received through a reference microphone. The method also includes calculating group delays for the DUT microphones based on phase responses of the estimated IRs and calculating an average of the group delays. The method further includes calculating a distance, projected onto the measurement angle, between the DUT microphones and a geometric center of the DUT microphones. The distance is calculated as a product of the speed of sound and a difference between the average delay and the group delays for the DUT microphones. The process is repeated for additional measurement angles. |
| US11832062B1 |
Neural-network based denoising of audio signals received by an ear-worn device controlled based on activation of a user input device on the ear-worn device
A hearing aid includes a non-programmable user input device that is not programmable by a user nor by an audiologist, control circuitry configured to receive an activation signal from the non-programmable user input device, one or more microphones, neural network circuitry configured to denoise audio signals received by the one or more microphones, and communication circuitry. The hearing aid is configured to detect, using the control circuitry, user activation of the non-programmable user input device on the hearing aid; control, using the control circuitry and based on detecting the activation of the non-programmable user input device on the hearing aid, switching between enabling and disabling the neural network circuitry; and transmit, using the communication circuitry, an indication of the enabling or disabling of the neural network circuitry to a processing device in operative communication with the hearing aid. |
| US11832060B2 |
Systems and methods for suppressing sound leakage
A speaker comprises a housing, a transducer residing inside the housing, and at least one sound guiding hole located on the housing. The transducer generates vibrations. The vibrations produce a sound wave inside the housing and cause a leaked sound wave spreading outside the housing from a portion of the housing. The at least one sound guiding hole guides the sound wave inside the housing through the at least one sound guiding hole to an outside of the housing. The guided sound wave interferes with the leaked sound wave in a target region. The interference at a specific frequency relates to a distance between the at least one sound guiding hole and the portion of the housing. |
| US11832057B2 |
Piezoelectric MEMS microphone
A piezoelectric microelectromechanical systems microphone can be mounted on a printed circuit board. The microphone can include a substrate with an opening between a bottom end of the substrate and a top end of the substrate. The microphone can include a single piezoelectric film layer disposed over the top end of the substrate and defining a diaphragm structure, the single piezoelectric film layer having substantially zero residual stress and formed from a piezoelectric wafer. The microphone can include one or more electrodes disposed over the diaphragm structure. The diaphragm structure is configured to deflect when subjected to sound pressure via the opening in the substrate. |
| US11832056B2 |
Vibration device and apparatus including the same
A disclosed vibration device comprises a first vibration generator and a first connection member disposed on a first surface of the first vibration generator. The first vibration generator may comprise a first vibration part including a plurality of inorganic material portions having a piezoelectric characteristic and an organic material portion between the plurality of inorganic material portions. |
| US11832050B2 |
Zeolitic material for improving loudspeaker performance
Aspects are disclosed of an apparatus comprising an assemblage of beads. The assemblage includes a plurality of beads formed from a zeolite and a polymeric binder. At least one bead in the plurality of beads has a shape including a base shape having a continuous exterior formed of a first dome portion and a second dome portion, the first and second dome portions being joined together to form a spheroid with a polar axis, a polar dimension along the polar axis, and a transverse dimension normal to the polar axis, and an indentation formed in one of the first and second domed portions, the indentation having a depth and extending toward a center of the base shape along and in the direction of the polar axis and a width in the direction normal to the polar axis. |
| US11832047B2 |
Head-mounted device, wearing detection method and apparatus therefor, and medium
A head-mounted device, a wearing detection method, a wearing detection apparatus, and a medium are provided. The head-mounted device includes a GMR magnetic sensor and an IR sensor. The GMR magnetic sensor outputs a collected signal so that the MCU calculates a reference parameter indicating a position of the head-mounted device. The IR sensor outputs a collected signal so that the MCU makes determination based on the output signal. Only in a case that the reference parameter and the output signal meet the predetermined condition, it is determined that the head-mounted device is worn. |
| US11832041B2 |
Refrigerator capable of sound input
A door cover defines an upper surface of a door of a refrigerator. The door cover includes a microphone pocket in which a microphone mount is provided and a separate speaker pocket in which a speaker mount is provided. |
| US11832035B2 |
Localized NoC switching interconnect for high bandwidth interfaces
Embodiments herein describe an integrated circuit that includes a NoC with at least two levels of switching: a sparse network and a non-blocking network. In one embodiment, the non-blocking network is a localized interconnect that provides an interface between the sparse network in the NoC and a memory system that requires additional bandwidth such as HBM2/3 or DDR5. Hardware elements connected to the NoC that do not need the additional benefits provided by the non-blocking network can connect solely to the sparse network. In this manner, the NoC provides a sparse network (which has a lower density of switching elements) for providing communication between lower bandwidth hardware elements and a localized non-blocking network for facilitating communication between the sparse network and higher bandwidth hardware elements. |
| US11832032B2 |
Optical submarine branching apparatus, optical submarine cable system, switching method, and non-transitory computer readable medium
An optical submarine branching apparatus includes a first, second, and third switching unit. The first switching unit is connected to N first, second, and third optical fiber transmission lines connected to a first, second and third terminal stations, respectively, and switches a transmission route for a wavelength-multiplexed optical signal. The second switching unit is interposed on the N first optical fiber transmission lines between the first terminal station and the first switching unit, and switches a connection relation between in front of and behind a place where the second switching unit is interposed. The third switching unit is interposed on the N second optical fiber transmission lines between the second terminal station and the first switching unit, and switches a connection relation between in front of and behind a place where the third switching unit is interposed. |
| US11832030B2 |
Electronic apparatus including projector
An electronic apparatus according to various embodiments disclosed in the disclosure may comprise: a first housing rotatable about a first axis; a projector module coupled to a portion of the first housing and rotatable about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; a vision sensor module rotatable about the first axis; a second housing; a first driving device disposed inside the first housing and capable of transmitting power to each of the projector module and the first housing; and a second driving device disposed inside the second housing and capable of transmitting power to the vision sensor module. According to the various embodiments, the projector module can rotate independently of the first housing in the direction of the second axis, and the vision sensor module can rotate independently of the first housing in the direction of the first axis. |
| US11832020B2 |
Image pickup apparatus, image pickup method, and storage medium
An image pickup apparatus includes a lens, an image pickup device, and a processor. The processor acquires a plurality of pieces of first image data and second image data with an exposure time period longer than an exposure time period of the first image data from the image pickup device, detects a motion region by using the first image data and the second image data, and acquires motion detection information by using the plurality of pieces of first image data. The processor changes a synthesis method in accordance with whether the motion region is detected and generates one piece of synthesized image data. |
| US11832019B2 |
Method for harmonizing images acquired from non overlapping camera views
An image processing method for harmonizing images acquired by a first camera and a second camera connected to a vehicle and arranged in such a way as their fields of view cover a same road space at different times as the vehicle travels along a travel direction is disclosed. The method includes: acquiring by a selected camera, a first image at a first time; selecting a first region of interest bounding a road portion from the first image; sampling the first region of interest; acquiring by the other camera, a second image in such a way that the road portion is included in a second region of interest; sampling the second region of interest; and determining one or more correction parameters for harmonizing images acquired by the first and second cameras, based on a comparison between the image content of the first and second regions of interest. |
| US11832018B2 |
Image stitching in the presence of a full field of view reference image
Systems and methods for obtaining a seamless, high resolution, large field of view image comprise capturing a plurality of Tele images in a scene using a scanning Tele camera, each captured Tele image having an associated Tele field of view FOVT, retrieving a R image having a respective R image scene with a field of view greater than FOVT, analyzing the R image for defining an order of scanning positions according to which the folded Tele camera scans a scene to capture the plurality of Tele images, aligning the plurality of Tele images and the R image to obtain aligned Tele images, and composing the aligned Tele images into an output image. The output image may include at least parts of the R image and may be one of a stream of output images. |
| US11832017B2 |
Video generation method, video playing method, video generation device, video playing device, electronic apparatus and computer-readable storage medium
A video generation method, a video playing method, a video generation device, a video playing device, an electronic apparatus and a computer-readable storage medium are provided. The video generation method includes: acquiring a first video; executing Gaussian blur special effect processing on the first video to obtain a second video; superimposing an additional dynamic effect on the second video to generate a third video, wherein the additional dynamic effect is a dynamic image that presents a related information corresponding to the first video in a dynamic effect; and splicing the first video with the third video to generate a fourth video, wherein an image area of the fourth video comprises a first image area configured to display an image of the first video and a second image area configured to display an image of the third video. |
| US11832008B2 |
Image sensors and sensing methods to obtain time-of-flight and phase detection information
Indirect time-of-flight (i-ToF) image sensor pixels, i-ToF image sensors including such pixels, stereo cameras including such image sensors, and sensing methods to obtain i-ToF detection and phase detection information using such image sensors and stereo cameras. An i-ToF image sensor pixel may comprise a plurality of sub-pixels, each sub-pixel including a photodiode, a single microlens covering the plurality of sub-pixels and a read-out circuit for extracting i-ToF phase signals of each sub-pixel individually. |
| US11832006B2 |
Image sensor with active capacitance cancellation circuitry to reduce pixel output settling time
An image sensor may include an array of image pixels arranged in rows and columns. Each column of pixels may be coupled to current source transistors and capacitance cancellation circuitry. The capacitance cancellation circuitry may include capacitors, a common source amplifier transistor, an autozero switch, a switch for selectively deactivating at least one of the capacitors during sample-and-hold reset and sample-and-hold signal operations. |
| US11832004B2 |
Method, apparatus, and system providing an imager with pixels having extended dynamic range
The dynamic range of a pixel is increased by using selective photosensor resets during a frame time of image capture at a timing depending on the light intensity that the pixel will be exposed to during the frame time. Pixels that will be exposed to high light intensity are reset later in the frame than pixels that will be exposed to lower light intensity. |
| US11831999B2 |
Imaging control apparatus and imaging control method
Provided imaging control apparatus effectively avoid image capturing competition in a scene in which a large number of infrared cameras capture images. The imaging control apparatus includes an image acquisition unit that acquires an infrared image generated by an infrared camera imaging reflected light of emitted infrared rays; and a control unit that controls a setting for the generation of the infrared image on the basis of a control parameter transmitted to another apparatus or received from another apparatus via a communication interface. |
| US11831998B2 |
Image capturing apparatus, control method thereof, and storage medium
An image capturing apparatus comprising an image capturing unit; a flicker detection unit; and a control unit configured to cause, in parallel, an execution of a first image capturing operation in which the image capturing unit is caused to periodically capture an image for storage and a second image capturing operation in which the image capturing unit is caused to periodically capture an image for display, wherein the control unit: in the first image capturing operation, causes the image capturing unit to perform capturing in accordance with a peak timing of a flicker; and in a case where an accumulation period in the first image capturing operation and an accumulation period in the second image capturing operation overlap, changes a timing of capturing in the second image capturing operation. |
| US11831997B1 |
Sky sensor
A sky sensor device for measuring direct normal illuminance (DNE) value is described. One sky sensor device includes a camera sensor to capture a series of images, an illuminance sensor to measure illuminance, and a processing device coupled to the camera sensor and the illuminance sensor. The processing device determines a DNE value using the series of images and the illuminance. |
| US11831992B2 |
Control circuit and control method of image sensor
A control circuit and a control method of an image sensor are provided. The image sensor generates a sensed data. The control circuit includes a statistical circuit, an auto exposure (AE) circuit, and a calculation circuit. The statistical circuit generates a luminance statistical data according to the sensed data. The AE circuit sets the image sensor and outputs an AE data which includes a target luminance of the image sensor. The calculation circuit controls an operation mode of the image sensor according to the luminance statistical data and the AE data. |
| US11831987B2 |
Control apparatus, imaging apparatus, lens apparatus, and control method for image blur correction system
A control apparatus includes a selection unit that selects a drive mode for first and second correction units based on a focal length, and a control unit that drives the correction units in the selected mode. The first correction unit moves an optical element. The second correction unit moves a sensor. The selection unit selects a first mode if the focal length is a first value, and selects a second mode if the focal length is a second value larger than the first value. With the first mode selected, if a shake amount is a threshold or less, the first correction unit is driven based on the shake amount, and if the shake amount is larger than the threshold, the correction units are driven based on the shake amount. With the second mode selected, the correction units are driven based on the shake amount and a drive ratio. |
| US11831986B2 |
Camera actuator assembly with sensor shift flexure arrangement
Various embodiments include a camera with image sensor shifting capabilities and a flexure arrangement. In various embodiments, the flexure arrangement may include an upper flexure and a lower flexure. The upper flexure may include a suspension wire that extends between two sheets. The lower flexure may include one or more flexure arms that connect a moveable platform to a stationary platform. |
| US11831985B2 |
Camera and control method
The present technology relates to a camera, a control method, and a program capable of improving image quality. An image sensor captures an image, and an encoding unit encodes the image. A control unit controls a bit rate to be allocated to encode the image in response to a shake of the camera. The present technology is applicable to, for example, a camera that captures and encodes an image. |
| US11831984B2 |
Camera shooting program control method, electronic device, and storage medium
A camera shooting program control method, the method is applied to terminal equipment, and the method includes obtaining motion parameters collected by at least one motion sensor in response to a situation that the terminal equipment enters a camera shooting program from a screen locking state, and determining a motion state of the terminal equipment according to the motion parameters collected by the at least one motion sensor; obtaining a mistaken touch rate of a display screen of the terminal equipment in response to the motion state of the terminal equipment being a moving state; and exiting the camera shooting program in response to a condition that the mistaken touch rate is greater than a preset first proportion threshold value. |
| US11831980B2 |
Electronic device and controlling method of electronic device
An electronic device and a controlling method of the electronic device are provided. The controlling method of an electronic device according to the disclosure includes the steps of, based on a first user input for or related to acquiring a live view image through a camera including a plurality of lenses different from one another being received, acquiring a plurality of image frames for each of the plurality of lenses and storing the image frames in a first memory, inputting the plurality of image frames for each lens stored in the first memory into a neural network model, by a predetermined time interval, and acquiring score information including composition preference information of each of the input image frames, selecting at least one lens among the plurality of lenses based on the score information, storing image frames acquired through the selected at least one lens in a second memory during the predetermined time interval, and based on a second user input for initiating recording of the live view image being received, storing an image related to the image frames stored in the second memory in a third memory until a time point when a third user input for ending the recording is received. |
| US11831978B2 |
Recording apparatus, control method thereof, and storage medium
A recording apparatus includes a control unit configured to set the input additional information as recording additional information to be recorded together with a moving-image file, in response to input of the additional information, and a recording control unit configured to record moving-image data in a recording medium as the moving-image file, and record an additional information file including the recording additional information set by the control unit in the recording medium, in association with the moving-image file, wherein, in a case where the additional information is input by an input unit during recording of the moving-image file in the recording medium, the control unit sets the input additional information as the recording additional information at end of recording of the moving-image file, without setting the input additional information as the recording additional information in response to the input of the additional information by the input unit. |
| US11831975B2 |
Imaging apparatus, electronic device, finder unit
An imaging apparatus including a first sensor configured to image an optical subject image incident via a first lens unit includes a display panel, an eyepiece portion, a second sensor configured to image an eye of a user viewing the display panel by looking into the eyepiece portion, the second sensor being different from the first sensor, an optical path split unit configured to guide light from the display panel to outside the imaging apparatus and to guide external light to the second sensor, and a second lens unit disposed between the optical path split unit and the eyepiece portion, wherein the second sensor is disposed at a different side from a side where a grip region of the imaging apparatus is disposed with respect to an optical axis of the second lens unit. |
| US11831974B2 |
Zone-adaptive video generation
The present invention provides a system and a method for automatically generating an output video of a presentation given by at least one presenter, comprising a displayed content, and performed in an environment, the system comprising a plurality of zones defined within the environment, at least one camera, wherein the camera is configured to capture image frames of the presentation given by the presenter in the environment, means to detect when the at least one presenter changes zone, a configuration associating to each zone, a set of filming parameters for controlling the at least one camera when the at least one presenter is in said zone, wherein the system if further configured to change the filming parameters when the at least one presenter changes zone based on the configuration associated to the zone in which the at least one presenter is so as to provide an output video to the user with different filming parameters. |
| US11831973B2 |
Camera setting adjustment based on event mapping
Systems, methods, and non-transitory media are provided for adjusting camera settings based on event data. An example method can include obtaining, via an image capture device of a mobile device, an image depicting at least a portion of an environment; determining a match between one or more visual features extracted from the image and one or more visual features associated with a keyframe; and based on the match, adjusting one or more settings of the image capture device. |
| US11831970B2 |
Image pickup apparatus comprising driven body driven by actuator, and moving body
An image pickup apparatus is capable of decreasing a space capacity occupied by component elements and being downsized compared to a case where an actuator is arranged independently of a supporting unit. The image pickup apparatus has an image pickup unit driven by the actuator, a base unit, and the supporting unit provided in a standing manner from the base unit and rotatably supports the image pickup unit. The actuator has a piezoelectric element and an oscillator including a transmission unit which transmits driving force caused by vibration excited by the piezoelectric element. The transmission unit is arranged in the supporting unit so that it is in pressure contact with the image pickup unit. The image pickup unit has a transmitted plane with which the transmission unit is brought into pressure contact, and the vibration excited by the oscillator causes the transmitted plane to move relatively to the oscillator. |
| US11831969B1 |
Asymmetric component arrangement within small form factor cameras
Small form factor cameras that may include one or more voice coil motor actuators, one or more springs and/or one or more motion damping mechanisms. Multiple cameras or camera modules may be positioned close together within a device. Multiple camera modules may be placed closely adjacent to one another by utilizing a recessed portion of the respective perimeters, such as by having one corner removed from rectangular perimeters. By aligning two such recessed portions two camera modules may be more placed more closely together, thereby reducing the distance between the apertures of the respective camera modules. Within asymmetric camera modules, individual components, such as magnets, coils, damping pins, gel pockets, etc., may be asymmetrically placed to correspond with, or in response to the reduced space resulting from the asymmetry of the camera module outline. |
| US11831965B1 |
Identifiable information redaction and/or replacement
Embodiments include systems and methods for filtering augmented reality (“AR”) data streams, and in particular, video and/or audio streams to change or remove undesirable content, such as personally identifiable information, embarrassing content, financial data, etc. For example, a handheld device may capture video using a built in camera, and as needed superimpose AR objects on the video to change its content. A cloud service may host an AR session between the handheld device and a remote machine. The cloud service and remote machine may also operate their own filter on the AR data to remove and/or replace content to comply with their interests, regulations, policies, etc. Filtering may be cumulative. For example, the handheld device may remove financial data before it leaves the device, and then the cloud service may replace commercial logos before sharing AR data between session participants. |
| US11831961B2 |
Systems and methods for real time fact checking during streaming viewing
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for fact-checking contemporary and/or live video streams. In one aspect, the disclosed systems and methods may provide fact-checked commentary and annotations to enhance the enjoyment and engagement with the streaming media. In one aspect, the systems and methods nay generate an overlay for the streaming media that includes fact-checked annotations and comments about statements or assertions made during the live streaming media. |
| US11831958B2 |
Systems and methods for enabling a user to generate a plan to access content using multiple content services
A system for facilitating access to items of content presents recommendations to a user. Items of content may include movies and television shows. Recommendations may include access plans specifying a plurality of digital media services, where each specified digital media service provides availability to items of content included in a user defined set. Further, recommendations may be based on one or more use defined constraints. User defined constraints may include a user budget for accessing items of content during a specific time period. |
| US11831957B2 |
System and methods for providing bookmarking data
A client device is configured to receive bookmarking data from a data processing and aggregating server, the bookmarking data referencing a specific point in a media content item playable from the client device. The client the bookmarking data and outputs a first signal which instructs a display device to display at least one bookmark that includes at least a user-selectable portion and a descriptive portion. Upon receiving an input signal at the client device from a user input device, the input signal indicating a user selection of a bookmark displayed by the display device, the client device outputs a second signal to the display device which instructs the display device to display a media content item from a specific point specified by the bookmarking data. |
| US11831952B2 |
Virtual set-top box
A virtual set-top box (vSTB) for executing a middleware component, designed originally for use with the physical STB, including emulating hardware capabilities of the physical STB to process IPTV content received over a connection for presenting the IPTV content on a display of the electronic device. |
| US11831951B2 |
Display controlling method, time controlling method, time managing method, and broadcast receiving apparatus
A display controlling method for a broadcast receiving apparatus allowed to receive IP simultaneous broadcasting of a 4K broadcasting service via a communication transmission line, in which simultaneous broadcasting of the 4K broadcasting service and a 2K broadcasting service is executed by a broadcasting wave, is configured to: receive and demodulate the 4K broadcasting service, and display a broadcasting program of the 4K broadcasting service; and select and execute one display switching process of first and second display switching processes in accordance with priority order in a case where a defect occurs in reception, demodulation, or display of the 4K broadcasting service, the 2K broadcasting service being received and demodulated to display a broadcasting program of the 2K broadcasting service in the first display switching process, the IP simultaneous broadcasting being received and demodulated to display a program of the IP simultaneous broadcasting in the second display switching process. |
| US11831950B2 |
Methods and apparatus to measure exposure to streaming media
Methods and apparatus to measure exposure to streaming media are disclosed. An example apparatus includes communication interface circuitry to obtain metering data, the metering data including a first metadata tag extracted from media at a time corresponding to a media event associated with the media, the metering data omitting second metadata tags extracted from the media by a media monitor, the second metadata tags identified for omission based on a temporal proximity of the second metadata tags to the media event, the first and second metadata tags extracted from the media when the media is presented; memory; instructions included in the apparatus; and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to determine a first exposure of an audience to the media based on the metering data, the first exposure being the same as a second exposure determined based on an analysis of the first metadata tags. |
| US11831947B2 |
Video analytics conflict detection and mitigation
Systems and methods for identifying objects of interest in video streams associated with an incident. One system includes an electronic processor that receives a search attribute for an object associated with the incident and receives, from a primary video analytics system having a first video coverage capability associated with the incident, a video analytics policy for the first capability. The processor identifies a conflict between the attribute and the policy, and, in response, determines a plurality of secondary video analytics systems, each having a secondary video coverage capability. The processor, for each of the plurality of secondary systems: receives a secondary video analytics policy and determines whether a secondary conflict exists between the attribute and the policy, and, in response to determining that a conflict does not exist, transmits, to the secondary video analytics system, a request to apply the search attribute to a video stream of the secondary capability. |
| US11831943B2 |
Synchronized playback of media content
The subject technology provides for synchronized playback of different media content streams. The disclosed techniques may include determining, while certain audio content is being outputted, whether a triggering event has occurred at a media device. Responsive to a determination that the triggering event has occurred, audio information including identification information and a current output status of the audio content may be obtained, and a visual content stream for visual content corresponding to the audio content may be obtained. At the media device, the visual content stream may be processed based on the audio information to determine a starting time point indicating a time point within the visual content from which to start outputting the visual content. The visual content may be outputted such that the output of the visual content begins at the starting time point and is synchronized in time with the audio content. |
| US11831937B2 |
Video generation system to render frames on demand using a fleet of GPUS
A content controller system to render frames on demand comprises a rendering server system that includes a plurality of graphics processing units (GPUs). The GPUs in the rendering server system render a set of media content item segments using a media content identification and a main user identification. Rendering the set of media content item segments includes retrieving metadata from a metadata database associated with the media content identification, rendering the set of media content item segments using the metadata, generating a main user avatar based on the main user identification, and incorporating the main user avatar into the set of media content item segments. The rendering server system then uploads the set of media content item segments to a segment database; and updates segment states in a segment state database to indicate that the set of media content item segments are available. Other embodiments are disclosed herein. |
| US11831936B2 |
Video rights management for an in-cabin monitoring system
Roles and rights management systems are provided. The systems are configured for receiving an in-vehicle video recording of a rideshare vehicle, where the in-vehicle video recording includes a video recording segment associated with a plurality of rideshare users, determining that the plurality of rideshare users are permitted to vote on an action associated with the video recording segment, receiving, from at least one of the plurality of rideshare users, at least one vote associated with the video recording segment, and initiating the action in response to the at least one vote. |
| US11831933B2 |
Video aware transmission and processing
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a communication device may classify a set of packets of streaming video content based at least in part on one or more video characteristics, wherein the one or more video characteristics relate to an effect of a packet on a quality of experience of providing the streaming video content; assign the set of packets to a plurality of transport blocks, wherein a first transport block is associated with a first set of values for a set of communication parameters and a second transport block is associated with a second set of values for the set of communication parameters; and provide the plurality of transport blocks for transmission based at least in part on assigning the set of packets to the plurality of transport blocks. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US11831924B2 |
Systems and methods for signaling general constraint information in video coding
A device may be configured to general constraint information according to one or more of the techniques described herein. |
| US11831923B2 |
Presence of adaptation parameter set units
Systems, methods and apparatus for video processing are described. The video processing may include video encoding, video decoding, or video transcoding. One example method of video processing includes performing a conversion between a video comprising one or more pictures comprising one or more slices and a bitstream of the video. The bitstream conforms to a predefined order between a position of a first NAL (network abstraction layer) unit in a picture unit carrying an adaptation parameter set information and a second NAL unit that is a last video coding layer (VCL) NAL unit in the picture unit. |
| US11831913B2 |
Sensor driven secure dispensing unit
A secure dispensing unit includes a housing comprising a first end and a second end and a number of storage assemblies. The number of storage assemblies are arranged in parallel with one another within the housing. Each storage assembly includes a number of compartments arranged linearly along an axis of the housing with each of the compartments being configured to store an item. A cover is coupled with the housing and extends between the first end and the second end such that the cover is positioned over the compartments. An actuator is coupled with the cover, the actuator being configured to retract the cover to draw a distal end of the cover from the first end toward the second end to expose a selected number of compartments. |
| US11831911B2 |
Method and apparatus for video coding
Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. In some examples, an apparatus for video decoding includes receiving circuitry and processing circuitry. For example, the processing circuitry receives a bitstream including bits corresponding to residues associated with a prediction of a block in a coding tree unit (CTU) and determines a maximum transform size based on the CTU size. The maximum transform size is used in a partition to form, from the residues, one or more transform blocks that are respectively encoded into the bits. Then, the processing circuitry reconstructs based on the maximum transform size and from the bits the residues associated with the prediction of the block, and then the processing circuitry reconstructs samples of the block based on the reconstructed residues and the prediction of the block. |
| US11831910B2 |
Method and apparatus for encoding/decoding video, and recording medium storing bit stream
The present invention relates to an image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. The image decoding method according to the present invention may comprise reconstructing an intra prediction mode of a current block, determining a reference sample for intra prediction of the current block, and generating a prediction block of the current block by performing the intra prediction on the current block on the basis of the intra prediction mode and the reference sample. The determining of the reference sample or the intra prediction may be performed on the basis of a shape of the current block. |
| US11831906B2 |
Automated film-making using image-based object tracking
A method for image capture. The method includes generating, by disposing a light sensing device (112) at one or more locations in a scene (140), a direction of a visible light source (118) from each of the one or more locations in the scene (140), generating, based at least on the direction of the visible light source (118) and a pre-determined image capture criterion, a physical configuration of the image capture, wherein the physical configuration comprises at least one selected from a group consisting of a target camera location (145b) and a target object location (144b) in the scene (140), and transmitting a command to a camera device (110) to capture an image of an object in the scene (140) based on the physical con-figuration of the image capture. |
| US11831905B2 |
Encoding method, decoding method, encoder, and decoder
An encoder includes circuitry and memory. Using the memory, the circuitry performs a primary transform on a derived prediction error, performs a secondary transform on a result of the primary transform, quantizes a result of the secondary transform, and encodes a result of the quantization as data of an image. When a current block to be processed has a predetermined shape, the encoder performs the secondary transform using, among secondary transform basis candidates that are secondary bases usable in the secondary transform, only a secondary transform basis candidate having a size that is not largest size containable in the current block. |
| US11831903B2 |
Encoder, decoder, encoding method, decoding method, and recording medium
An encoder that; obtains two prediction images by performing motion compensation using two motion vectors; obtains a gradient value of each of pixels included in the two prediction images; derives a local motion estimation value for each of sub-blocks based on the pixel value and the gradient value of each of the pixels, the sub-blocks being obtained by partitioning the current block; and generates a final prediction image for the current block using the pixel value and the gradient value of each of the pixels, and the local motion estimation value derived for each of the sub-blocks. Each of the pixels in the two prediction images is interpolated with sub-pixel accuracy, and a reference range for the interpolation is included in a normal reference range that is referred to for motion compensation for the current block in normal inter prediction performed without using the local motion estimation value. |
| US11831901B2 |
Generalized bi directional prediction mode in video processing
A method of video processing is provided. The method includes: determining, for a conversion between a current video block of a video and a coded representation of the video, a mode of operation of a generalized bi-prediction (GBi) coding tool in which a prediction of the current video block uses a final predictor corresponding to a non-uniformly weighted sum of predictors from two reference lists; and performing the conversion based on the determining, wherein a field in the coded representation corresponds to the mode of operation and a value of the field indicates whether the GBI coding tool is enabled or disabled for the current video block. |
| US11831891B2 |
Image coding method, image decoding method, image coding apparatus, and image decoding apparatus
According to an embodiment, an image coding method is for coding an image including a luminance component and color difference components. The method includes acquiring a reference image; and generating a predicted image by interpolating the luminance component and the color difference components in the reference image according to a motion vector. If a size of a block, which is designated as a unit of the interpolation, is equal to or smaller than a predetermined first threshold value, the generating includes inhibiting a bi-directional prediction, and performing only a uni-directional prediction to generate the predicted image according to the motion vector. |
| US11831889B2 |
Method and apparatus for improved implicit transform selection
In a method of video encoding for an encoder, a determination is made to determine whether (i) an implicit transform scheme is enabled, and (ii) at least one of a low-frequency non-separable transform (LFNST) and a matrix-based intra predication mode (MIP) is invalid for a coding unit (CU). In response to the determination that the implicit transform scheme is enabled, and at least one of the LFNST and MIP is invalid, a primary transform type is determined based on a size of the CU. A primary transform is performed for a transform block that is partitioned from the CU in accordance with the determined primary transform type. A coded bitstream that indicates the primary transform type of the CU is subsequently output. |
| US11831887B1 |
Scalable video coding for machine
A neural processing unit (NPU) for decoding video or feature map is provided. The NPU may include at least one processing element (PE) for an artificial neural network, the at least one PE configured to receive and decode data included in a bitstream. The data included in the bitstream may include data of a base layer; or the data of the base layer and data of at least one enhancement layer. An NPU for encoding video or feature map is also provided. The encoder NPU may include at least one PE for an artificial neural network, the at least one PE configured to receive and encode a transmitted video or feature map, wherein the at least one PE may be further configured to output a bitstream including data of a base layer and data of at least one enhancement layer. |
| US11831883B2 |
QoE-based adaptive acquisition and transmission method for VR video
The present application discloses a QoE-based adaptive acquisition and transmission method for VR video, comprising the following steps: 1, capturing, by respective cameras in a VR video acquisition system, original videos with the same bit rate level, and compressing each original video with different bit rate levels; 2, selecting, by a server, a bit rate level for each original video for transmission, and synthesizing all of the transmitted original videos into a complete VR video; 3, performing, by the server, a segmentation process on the synthesized VR video, and compressing each video block into different quality levels; and 4, selecting, by the server, a quality level and an MCS scheme for each video block according to real-time viewing angle information of users and downlink channel bandwidth information in a feedback channel, and transmitting each video block to a client. |
| US11831878B2 |
Video decoding and encoding
Data that is predicted across pictures in a video sequence is managed by separating the data into multiple data types. Instead of keeping all data associated with a decoded picture, such as picture sample values and motion vector data, data associated with a decoded picture is split by data type to enable storing only a subset of all data associated with a decoded picture. |
| US11831872B2 |
Video encoding and decoding using multiple transform selection
In general, encoding or decoding image information can involve processing a signal including image information based on determining a block of spatial-domain values for a prediction residual; replacing in a set of multiple transforms at least one first transform matrix with at least one second transform matrix and/or adding at least one second transform matrix to said set of multiple transforms; transforming the block of spatial-domain values using said second transform matrix; and encoding or decoding at least a portion of the image information based on the transforming of the block of spatial-domain values. |
| US11831870B2 |
Method, device, and recording medium storing bit stream, for encoding/decoding image
The invention relates to a method for encoding/decoding an image. The image decoding method according to the invention comprises the steps of: obtaining diagonal partition information on a current block; determining a diagonal partition structure of the current block using the diagonal partition information; and diagonally partitioning the current block into a first and a second area based on the determined diagonal partition structure, the current block being a leaf node of a square or rectangular partition. |
| US11831868B2 |
Image and video compression for remote vehicle assistance
A vehicle may receive one or more images of an environment of the vehicle. The vehicle may also receive a map of the environment. The vehicle may also match at least one feature in the one or more images with corresponding one or more features in the map. The vehicle may also identify a given area in the one or more images that corresponds to a a portion of the map that is within a threshold distance to the one or more features. The vehicle may also compress the one or more images to include a lower amount of details in areas of the one or more images other than the given area. The vehicle may also provide the compressed images to a remote system, and responsively receive operation instructions from the remote system. |
| US11831857B1 |
Structured light scanning device and method thereof
A structured light scanning method includes a light projector projecting a group of structured light to an object, an image capturing device capturing a group of images generated by the object reflecting the group of structured light, an image processor obtaining a pixel luminosity distribution of an image in the group of images, the image processor determining a reflection state of the image from the pixel luminosity distribution, the image processor determining whether to include the image in generating a depth map according to the reflection state, and the image processor decoding at least one image from the group of images to generate the depth map. |
| US11831855B2 |
Method for transmitting 360-degree video, method for providing a user interface for 360-degree video, apparatus for transmitting 360-degree video, and apparatus for providing a user interface for 360-degree video
A 360-degree video data processing method performed by a 360-degree video reception apparatus, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: receiving 360-degree video data; deriving metadata and information on an encoded picture for a specific viewing position in specific viewing space based on the 360-degree video data; decoding the encoded picture based on the information on the encoded picture; rendering the decoded picture based on the metadata; and displaying a viewport in a 360-degree video generated based on the rendering, wherein the viewport includes a mini-map representing the specific viewing space, and wherein a shape of the mini-map is derived as a shape corresponding to a shape type of the specific viewing space. |
| US11831852B2 |
Information processing apparatus, method of controlling information processing apparatus, and storage medium
An information processing apparatus for generating a virtual camera path by interpolation using a plurality of key frames to be a reference in the virtual camera path that indicates a path of a position of a virtual camera, comprising: a designation unit configured to accept a key frame designation operation in accordance with a user operation; a specifying unit configured to specify the number of frames between a first key frame that has already been set and a second key frame designated by the user operation; a change amount specifying unit configured to specify an amount of change per unit of time of a virtual camera parameter between the first and second key frames based on the number of frames specified by the specifying unit; and a notification unit configured to notify, to a user, the specified amount of change. |
| US11831849B2 |
Information processing device and method of controlling image forming apparatus
An information processing device includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquire color information on a specific color included in an inspection image, and a determination condition for determining a color shift with respect to the specific color; and a controller configured to: determine, based on the color information and the determination condition acquired by the acquisition unit, test image data representing a plurality of test images to be formed by an image forming apparatus; output the determined test image data to the image forming apparatus in order to form the plurality of test images; acquire luminance data on the plurality of test images, the luminance data being output from a color sensor; acquire spectral data on the plurality of test images, the spectral data being output from a spectroscopic sensor. |
| US11831848B2 |
Information processing apparatus, color management method and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium encoded with color management program
An information processing apparatus, accessible to a color expert who manages colors of an image to be printed in a plurality of printing devices and a plurality of operators each of whom is capable of operating at least the one printing device out of the plurality of printing device, registers a patch image to be printed by any of the plurality of printing devices and/or a color management setting information piece defining a condition for printing by the printing device in accordance with an instruction provided by the color expert, sets the patch image and/or the color management setting information piece accessible to the one or more operators, and in response to a request from any of the plurality of operators, permits access to the patch image and/or the color management setting information piece set accessible to the operator who has made the request. |
| US11831847B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and program for forming correcting color image data for each paper type
An image processing apparatus includes a control unit configured to control execution of monochromatic calibration and multi-color calibration, and a registration unit configured to register paper types of paper to be used at time of execution of the monochromatic calibration, a monochromatic target value set for each of the paper types used for the monochromatic calibration, paper types of paper to be used at time of execution of multi-color calibration, and a multi-color target value set for each of the paper types used for the multi-color calibration. The image processing apparatus executes the multi-color calibration, after executing the monochromatic calibration, via the control unit by using paper of a paper type selected from common paper types out of the registered paper types and the monochromatic target value and the multi-color target value set for the selected paper type. |
| US11831844B2 |
Print artifact compensation mechanism using transfer functions for each color generated based on ink deposition functions for groups of nozzles
A system is disclosed. The system includes at least one physical memory device to store compensation logic and one or more processors coupled with the at least one physical memory device to execute the compensation logic to generate transfer functions for each of a plurality of color planes to compensate for overlapping pel forming elements of adjacent printheads, wherein the transfer functions are generated based on ink deposition functions for groups of pel forming elements including non-overlapping pel forming elements and the overlapping pel forming elements, wherein the transfer functions transform input digital counts, and wherein the ink deposition functions represent output ink amount versus input digital count. |
| US11831841B2 |
Dither mask selection for printing using aligned printheads
A method of printing an image using a printing system having first and second printheads supplied with a same ink. The method includes the steps of: allocating first lines of the image to the first printhead; allocating second lines of the image to the second printhead; dithering the first lines of the image using a selected first dither mask; dithering the second lines of the image using a selected second dither mask; printing the dithered first lines of the image using the first printhead; and printing the dithered second lines of the image using the second printhead. The first and second dither masks are selected based on a relative alignment of the first and second printheads. |
| US11831839B1 |
Image processing apparatus, method, and program product for printing based on PDL data in print job for printing monochrome representation of color data
The technique of the present disclosure can achieve processing efficiency and prevention of improper drawing in printing a monochrome representation of color data. In performing discriminability reproducing color conversion processing, a PDL analysis unit determines whether processing involving color change that changes the original color is specified in operator information on a target object for the discriminability reproducing color conversion processing. In a case where processing that changes the original color, such as ROP or α-blending, is specified for the target object, the discriminability reproducing color conversion processing for the page is canceled and switched to all-color uniform color conversion processing. This enables both of efficient discriminability reproducing color conversion and prevention of improper drawing. |
| US11831836B2 |
Information processing apparatus and control method of information processing apparatus for changing display mode of icon on basis of status of image forming device
The present invention includes: a receiver that receives posting of a message including a request by a user; a poster that posts the message received by the receiver to a social networking service (SNS); an acquirer that acquires a message posted by an image forming device from the SNS, the image forming device being able to process the request and being among image forming devices that are associated with the user in the SNS; and a display that shows the message acquired by the acquirer. |
| US11831834B2 |
Information processing apparatus, method, and product performing multiplexing processing by different methods with respect to printing and non-printing areas
An information processing apparatus includes a determination unit configured to determine a printing area and a non-printing area in image data, and an execution unit configured to execute first multiplexing processing by changing a U component in a YUV color space with respect to an area determined as a printing area in the image data and to execute second multiplexing processing by changing a Y component in a CMYK color space with respect to an area determined as a non-printing area in the image data. |
| US11831832B2 |
Scannable thumbnails for association with data objects
Scannable thumbnails for identifying data objects stored on a database. A method includes identifying a data collection comprising one or more data objects stored on a database and receiving a thumbnail selection to represent the data collection, wherein the thumbnail selection comprises one or more of an image from the data collection, a graphic, or text. The method includes generating a scannable code associated with the data collection merging the scannable code with the thumbnail selection to generate a scannable thumbnail. |
| US11831816B2 |
Sub-picture motion vectors in video coding
A video coding mechanism includes receiving a bitstream comprising a current picture including a sub-picture coded according to inter-prediction. Coded blocks contain candidate motion vectors for a current block of the sub-picture. The coded blocks include a collocated block from a different picture. A candidate list of candidate motion vectors for the current block are derived by excluding collocated motion vectors from the candidate list when the collocated motion vectors are included in the collocated block, when the collocated motion vectors point outside of the sub-picture, and when a flag is set to indicate the sub-picture is treated as a picture. A current motion vector for the current block is determined from the candidate list of candidate motion vectors. The current block is decoded based on the current motion vector. The current block is forwarded for display as part of a decoded video sequence. |
| US11831812B2 |
Conferencing device with beamforming and echo cancellation
This disclosure describes a conferencing device with beamforming and echo cancellation that includes: a microphone array that further comprises a plurality of microphones oriented to develop a corresponding plurality of microphone signals; a processor configured to execute the following steps: (1) performing a beamforming operation to combine the plurality of microphone signals from the microphone array into a plurality of combined signals, (2) performing an acoustic echo cancellation operation on the plurality of combined signals to generate a plurality of combined echo cancelled signals, (3) receiving with a voice activity detector the far end signal as an input, (4) selecting one or more of the combined echo cancelled signals for transmission to the far end where a signal selector uses the far end signal as information to inhibit the signal selector from changing the selection of the combined echo cancelled signals while only the far end signal is active. |
| US11831805B2 |
System and method for transmitting and receiving multimedia content between the caller and the callee during ring time of a voice call
Systems and methods are described for transmitting and receiving a multimedia content to and fro between a caller mobile device and a callee mobile device in which the multimedia content is from the device of the users involved during ring time of a voice call, streaming live and in real time, and not from any third party multimedia storage server. An aspect of the present disclosure also states that the callee can also reply to the caller by transmitting multimedia content to the caller during the ring time of the voice call, streaming live and in real time. |
| US11831803B1 |
Ghost call vulnerability during call setup silent voice over IP denial-of-service
Systems and methods for detecting and preventing a denial-of-service attack at one or more victim agents of a telecommunication network include one or more session management systems communicatively coupled to one or more attacker agents. The one or more session management systems to receive a call initiation message during a session, provide a provisional response during the session, activate a connection timer, determine whether a provisional acknowledgement message is received within a pre-determined period associated with the connection timer, deactivate the connection timer if the provisional acknowledgement message is not received within the pre-determined period, determine whether a call counter is greater than or equal to a threshold in response to the connection timer deactivation, and activate a block timer if the call counter is greater than or equal to the threshold. The block timer to block one or more calls from the attacker agent. |
| US11831802B2 |
Systems and methods for handling a telephony communication setup request
Systems and methods for setting up a telephony communication include an operating system of a user telephony device diverting a call setup request made via a native dialer of the user telephony device to a telephony software application on the user telephony device. The telephony software application then sets up the requested telephony communication using a telephony communication application programming interface (API). The telephony communication may be setup in a way that results in the called party not receiving information about the calling party or the calling party's telephone number. |
| US11831801B2 |
Communication device with a purpose-driven graphical user interface, graphics driver, and persistent display
A communication device can have a main body with a persistent display, a processor, a memory, and a transceiver. The memory can be in communication with the processor and the persistent display. The memory can have a tangible, non-transitory computer readable memory with processor-executable instructions stored thereon. The processor-executable instructions can define a curated platform. The curated platform can have a plurality of modules. The plurality of modules, upon being executed by the processor, can render on the persistent display a purpose-driven graphical user interface (GUI). The purpose-driven GUI can include a plurality of interfaces with interactable objects. The transceiver can be in communication with the processor and the memory. The transceiver can be configured to permit interpersonal communication between a user of the communication device and a different user of a different device using the purpose-driven GUI. |
| US11831800B2 |
Accessory-recognizing electronic device
An accessory-recognizing electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing; at least one metal plate disposed within the housing; at least one magnetic force detection sensor disposed on the bottom of the at least one metal plate; a memory; and a processor operatively connected to the at least one magnetic force detection sensor and the memory, wherein the processor recognizes attachment of the at least one accessory to the designated area of the housing on the basis of the strength and polarity of a magnetic force detected by the at least one magnetic force detection sensor, the at least one accessory including at least one magnet inside the at least one accessory, and determines properties of the attached at least one accessory corresponding to the detected strength and polarity of the magnetic force, by using information stored in the memory. |
| US11831799B2 |
Propagating context information in a privacy preserving manner
The present disclosure generally relates to propagating context information from a first electronic device to a second electronic device. In one example, in response to detecting the second electronic device satisfies a distance criterion with respect to the first electronic device, the first electronic device determines whether propagation of the context to the second electronic device is permitted. If propagation of the context to the second electronic device is permitted and while the second electronic device satisfies the distance criterion with respect to the first electronic device, the context is transmitted to the second electronic device. |
| US11831796B2 |
In-folding hinge structure having flexible display panel installed thereon
In a mobile communication terminal in which a flexible display panel is provided in two body portions which are foldably connected to each other, a plurality of rotation supports are provided in a central joint that connects the two body portions and two sliding panels sliding in the respective body portions together and the rotation supports are directly connected to the two body portions to support rotation of the body portions such that the body portions do not rotate over 180 degrees when the two body portions are fully unfolded, whereby damage of the flexible display panel provided on the surfaces of the two body portions is prevented. |
| US11831794B1 |
System and method for managing routing of leads
A routing system of a call center determines a plurality of advisor clusters to be assigned to each of a plurality of lead records stored in a lead model database. The predictive machine learning model inputs lead model data and advisor model data into a clustering analysis. Various modeling data are extracted from source lead data, sales data, and advisor data, in which the advisor data has been flattened for modeling. The predictive machine learning model applies a combination of a clustering analysis, a cluster model, and an aggregate conversion model to lead model data and user model data. The clustering analysis utilizes unsupervised clustering and supervised clustering, and outputs a plurality of advisor clusters and sales conversion scores. The clustering analysis clusters each of the advisors into one of the plurality of advisor clusters based on degree of similarity of a clustering vector. |
| US11831791B2 |
System and method for approving transactions
In a transaction between a merchant and a payer, approval of the transaction may be provided by a payment processing system using authentication information provided from a mobile device of the payer. The authentication information may include a location of the payer mobile device which may be compared to a location of a merchant payment device such that the transaction is approved if the payer mobile device is within a defined distance of the merchant payment device. |
| US11831789B2 |
Systems and methods of managing a certificate associated with a component located at a remote location
Systems and methods of managing a certificate associated with a component located at a remote location from a certificate authority system are provided. A certificate request is received, wherein the certificate request comprises a key associated with the component. A certificate is generated corresponding to the key received in the certificate request, and a validity status of the certificate is caused to be set to invalid. The certificate is provided to the component and it is determined whether the component matches the certificate. Upon determining that the component matches the certificate, the validity status is caused to be set to valid. |
| US11831781B2 |
Device with self-authentication
A device includes a first memory circuit and a processing circuit. The first memory circuit is configured to store first hash data. The processing circuit is coupled to the first memory circuit. The processing circuit is configured to: at least based on a volume of the device, define a size of a distinguishable identification (ID) and a size of second hash data; based on a combination of at least one bit of each of the distinguishable ID and IDs of the device, generate the second hash data; and compare the first hash data with the second hash data, in order to identify whether the device is tampered. A method is also discloses herein. |
| US11831780B2 |
Verification of biometric templates for privacy preserving authentication
Secure protocols for external-facing authentication are provided for both user templates stored on their devices and the biometric measurement captured by external sensors of an access device. The protocols provide different levels of security, ranging from passive security with some leakage to active security with no leakage. A packing technique is also provided. Zero-knowledge techniques are used during enrollment to validate a norm of user templates and knowledge of the plaintext biometric template. Once enrolled, the verifier can sign the encrypted template for use in a later matching phase with an access device. |
| US11831779B2 |
Decentralized trust using blockchain for tracking and validation of voice communications
Systems and methods of authenticating voice data using a ledger (blockchain). Examples include a scalable and seamless system that uses blockchain technologies to distribute trust of a conversation, authenticate persons in a conversation, track their characteristics and also to keep records of conversations. In some examples, smart phones, wearables, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices can be used to record and track conversations between individuals. These devices can each be used to create entries for the blockchain or a single device could be used to keep track of the entirety of the conversation. Fuzzy hashing may be used to compare newly created entries with previous entries on the ledger. |
| US11831770B2 |
Relay service for communication between controllers and accessories
A relay service can relay messages between controllers and electronically controllable accessory devices that may be located remotely from the controllers. Relaying of messages by the relay service can be decoupled from any knowledge of the functionality of the accessory or the content of the messages. Device identification and relaying of messages can be managed using “relay aliases” that are meaningful only to the relay service and the endpoint devices (the controller and accessory). The endpoint devices can implement end-to-end security for messages transported by the relay service. |
| US11831769B2 |
Registration device, server device, searchable encryption system, and searchable encryption method
A registration device (200) generates an encryption keyword by encrypting a keyword with a registration key, generates an index including the encryption keyword and identification information which identifies a corresponding ciphertext, generates a conversion key from the registration key and a search key, and registers a plurality of ciphertexts, the index, and the conversion key in a server device (400). A search device (300) generates a search query by encrypting a keyword, and transmits the search query to the server device (400). The server device (400) generates a re-encryption keyword by re-encrypting the search query with the registered conversion key, searches the registered index with the re-encryption keyword, acquires, from the index, the identification information if the encryption keyword is obtained as a search result, extracts a ciphertext identified by the identification information from the registered plurality of ciphertexts, and transmits the extracted ciphertext to the search device (300). |
| US11831763B2 |
Methods, systems, and computer readable media for utilizing predetermined encryption keys in a test simulation environment
Methods, systems, and computer readable media for utilizing predetermined encryption keys in a test simulation environment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes generating, prior to an initiation of an Internet protocol security (IPsec) test session, a private key and a public key at a traffic emulation device and storing the private key and the public key in a local storage associated with the traffic emulation device. The method further includes retrieving, from the local storage, the private key and the public key upon the initiation of the IPsec test session between the traffic emulation device and a device under test (DUT) and generating a shared secret key utilizing the retrieved private key and a DUT public key received from the DUT. |
| US11831760B1 |
Secure computing environments with key management for private communication over data networks
A secure module can be configured to: provide the trusted execution environment; and load secure-software for processing in the trusted execution environment to perform operations. The operations can include generating a private key and a corresponding public key; maintaining the private key in the trusted execution environment; receiving at least one attestation request from at least one attestation server; responding to the received attestation requests with attestation responses generated with the private key; initiating encrypted connections with client devices using the private key, the encrypted connections having an endpoint within the trusted execution environment such that contents of the encrypted connections are secure from observation and manipulation by other operations outside of the secure module and outside of the client devices; and communicating data with the client devices through the encrypted connections. |
| US11831759B1 |
Optimized authentication system for a multiuser device
A method including encrypting, by a multiuser device, a first folder based on utilizing a first symmetric key and a second folder based on utilizing a second symmetric key, the first folder and the second folder being stored on the multiuser device; encrypting, by the multiuser device, the first symmetric key based on utilizing a first assigned public key and the second symmetric key based on utilizing a second assigned public key; and providing access, by the multiuser device, to the encrypted first folder by decrypting the encrypted first symmetric key based on verifying first biometric information and to the encrypted second folder by decrypting the encrypted second symmetric key based on verifying second biometric information, the first biometric information being different from the second biometric information is disclosed. Various other aspects and techniques are contemplated. |
| US11831753B2 |
Secure distributed key management system
A distributed key management system, which contains a server, a plurality of key-holding devices adapted to communicate with the server; and a key-requesting device adapted to communicate with the server. Each one of the plurality of key-holding devices is adapted to hold a different fragment of a private key. The server is adapted to reconstruct the private key based on the fragments received from the plurality of key-holding devices. The key-requesting device is adapted to obtain the private key from the server. The systems according to the invention provide a zero-trust model key management scheme and would eliminate the risk of key leakage to unauthorized person while providing flexibility of authorizing devices. |
| US11831752B2 |
Initializing a data storage device with a manager device
Disclosed herein is a data storage device. A data port transmits data between a host computer system and the data storage device. A non-volatile storage medium stores encrypted user content data and a cryptography engine uses a cryptographic key to decrypt the encrypted user content data stored on the storage medium in response to a request from the host computer system. An access controller receives a request from a manager device to initialize the data storage device. The controller generates the cryptographic key, generates a manager key configured to provide manager access for the manager device and provide access to the cryptographic key, and stores, on a data store, authorization data indicative of the manager key and accessible based on a private key stored on the manager device. |
| US11831750B2 |
Method for selecting consensus node using nonce and method and apparatus for generating blockchain using the same
Disclosed herein is a method for generating a blockchain, which includes selecting, by a first master node that generated a first block, second candidate nodes from a node pool according to a consensus node selection scheme using a nonce, and selecting, by the first master node, a second master node using the result of a vote taken by first candidate nodes. Here, among candidate blocks generated by the second candidate nodes, the candidate block generated by the second master node is locked as a second block. |
| US11831748B1 |
Method and system for utilizing the infrastructure of a blockchain to enhance the degree of security and veracity of another blockchain
The invention is a system and method for improving the reliability of data on blockchain by proofing the data onto another blockchain by use of nonfederated nodes. Contemplated within the scope of the invention is resolution process for data forks within a blockchain network. |
| US11831744B2 |
Building, transmitting, and receiving frame structures in power line communications
Methods for building, transmitting, and receiving frame structures in power line communications (PLC) are described. Various techniques described herein provide a preamble design using one or more symbols. One or more preamble symbols may be interspersed within a header portion of a PLC frame to facilitate estimation of a frame boundary and/or sampling frequency offset, for example, in the presence of impulsive noise. |
| US11831743B1 |
Streaming architecture for packet parsing
Apparatus and associated methods relate to packet header field extraction as defined by a high level language and implemented in a minimum number of hardware streaming parsing stages to speculatively extract header fields from among multiple possible header sequences. In an illustrative example, the number of stages may be determined from the longest possible header sequence in any received packet. For each possible header sequence, one or more headers may be assigned to each stage, for example, based on a parse graph. Each pipelined stage may resolve a correct header sequence, for example, by sequentially extracting length and transition information from an adjacent prior stage to determine offset of the next header. By speculatively extracting selected fields from every possible position in each pipeline stage, a correct value may be selected using sequential hardware streaming pipelines to substantially reduce parsing latency. |
| US11831735B2 |
Method and device for processing mini program data
The present application discloses a method and a device for processing mini program data, which relates to the technical field of data processing and cloud computing. The method for processing mini program data is applied to a proxy server, and the specific implementation scheme is: obtaining a user data request of a developer server of a mini program, where the user data request is generated by the developer server according to a user request of a user terminal of the mini program; determining returned data according to the user data request, where the returned data of the proxy server is obtained through data synchronization between the proxy server and the developer server; and sending the returned data to the user terminal. In addition, the present application also discloses a proxy server and a developer server. |
| US11831730B2 |
Thin client for installing a network-connectable device
The disclosure relates to methods and systems for provisioning a network-connectable device. A communication tunnel is formed for transmitting data between the network-connectable device, a mobile terminal and a remote server. The communication tunnel includes a first link initiated using a webview embedded in an application on the mobile terminal and a second link initiated using a library attached to the webview. The first link connects the mobile terminal with the remote server. The second link connects the network-connectable device with the remote server through the mobile terminal. A data packet indicating that the network-connectable device is ready to be provisioned is received through the communication tunnel. A request for providing provisioning data is sent through the communication tunnel based on the data packet. Provisioning data are transmitted through the communication tunnel in response to sending the request. The network-connectable device is provisioned using the provisioning data. |
| US11831729B2 |
Determining application security and correctness using machine learning based clustering and similarity
A computing system includes persistent storage configured to store representations of software applications installed on computing devices, and a software application configured to perform operations, including retrieving, from the persistent storage, a first plurality of representations of a first plurality of software applications installed on a particular computing device and a second plurality of representations of a second plurality of software applications installed on a reference computing device. The operations also include determining a device fingerprint of the particular computing device based on the first plurality of representations and a reference device fingerprint of the reference computing device based on the second plurality of representations, and comparing the device fingerprint to the reference device fingerprint. The operations further include, based on the comparing, determining a disparity between software applications installed on the particular computing device and the reference computing device, and storing, in the persistent storage, a representation of the disparity. |
| US11831727B2 |
Profile based content and services
Profile based services and content can assist with the backward and forward compatibility of conventional service layers or the like. Using a profile to manage content and access to services offered may reduce the overhead or processing associated with providing those value added services by service layers. |
| US11831726B2 |
Curating proxy server pools
A system and method of forming proxy server pools is provided. The method comprises several steps, such as requesting a pool to execute the user's request and retrieving an initial group. The system checks the service history of an initial group, including whether any of the proxy servers in an initial group are exclusive to existing pools. The exclusive proxy servers in an initial group with eligible proxy servers are replaced when needed and new proxy server pools are formed. The system also records the service history of proxy servers and pools before and after the pools are created. The method can also involve predicting the pool health in relation with the thresholds foreseen and replacing the proxy servers below the threshold. |
| US11831721B2 |
Mirrored queues
Embodiments disclosed herein involve a first playback device, associated with a first household, where the first playback device is configured to mirror a playback queue that is associated with a second playback device, where the second playback device is associated with a second household. For instance, a device associated with the first household, such as a controller, may send a command to the first playback device to mirror the playback queue associated with the second playback device. Based on the received command, the first playback device may mirror the playback queue that is associated with the second playback device such that contents of a playback queue that is associated with the first playback device are the same as contents of the playback queue that is associated with the second playback device. |
| US11831717B2 |
IP support in non-cellular low-power wide area networks
A low-power wide area network supports IP communication between a wireless device and an IP application node. The LPWAN server provides the application node's IP address and a compression/decompression protocol to the device, which applies the protocol (i) to generate a compressed uplink IP header for wireless transmission to LPWAN radio gateway(s), where the compressed IP header is subsequently decompressed to form an uplink IP packet for transmission to the application node and (ii) to decompress a compressed downlink IP header received from a radio gateway, where the compressed IP header was generated from an uncompressed downlink IP header from the IP application node. The device can also segment large uplink IP packets and reassemble large downlink IP packets. In a LoRaWAN network, the join server facilitates arriving at a common compression/decompression protocol and assigns an IP address to the device to enable IP communication with an IP application client. |
| US11831716B2 |
System and method for communication between BMSs
A system for communication between BMSs of a battery pack including a plurality of BMSs connected to a parallel communication network, and a plurality of slave BMSs allocated with different communication identifiers, each having a variable field; and a master BMS for allocating a communication identifier to each of the plurality of slave BMSs through the parallel communication network, changing a priority determination value allocated to the variable field according to a predetermined condition, and performing communication with the plurality of slave BMSs based on the communication identifier. |
| US11831712B2 |
Synchronizing file data between computer systems
Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure describe implementation of an exemplary synchronization protocol to identify file data for synchronization as well as negotiate how to achieve data transport for synchronization of the file data. In one example, a request for synchronization of data is received from a processing device. In response to receiving the request, a response is generated. The response may comprise: identification of file data for synchronization, instructions for accessing the file data and instructions indicating a data transport protocol to utilize to obtain the file data. The response may be transmitted to the processing device, for example, to enable the processing device to synchronize file data. Other examples are also described. |
| US11831711B2 |
System and method for sending and receiving remote procedure calls
Systems and methods are provided for sending and receiving remote procedure calls (RPCs). Based on a message in a first RPC, a second set of RPCs are created by one or more computing devices, where each of the second set of RPCs includes a portion of the message in the first RPC. The message in the first RPC is replaced with a reference to each RPC of the second set of RPCs. The one or more computing devices send the first RPC with the references, and also send the second set of RPCs. |
| US11831708B2 |
Distributed computation offloading method based on computation-network collaboration in stochastic network
A distributed computation offloading method based on computation-network collaboration in a stochastic network is provided. The distributed computation offloading method includes: building a device revenue maximization problem model and a MEC server revenue maximization problem model based on a local computing model and an edge cloud computing model; building composite sets of scenarios for dwell time and waiting latency based on a random movement of a user and burst computation demands; compensating for a game strategy by using a posteriori recourse action and building a game-based stochastic programming model between the device and the MEC server; transforming a multi-stage stochastic regularization problem for both the device and the MEC server into a DEP problem by constructing a scenario tree, and solving the DEP problem to obtain an optimal task strategy for the offloading from the MEC server and an optimal offering strategy of the MEC server to the device. |
| US11831705B2 |
Mobile file transfer methods and apparatus
A system, method, and apparatus for transferring blood donation files are disclosed. An example system includes a collection device located at a blood donation site and a collection server located in a remote location. The example collection device is configured to store blood donation information from blood donors within a blood donation batch file located at a designated directory of a memory, and store metadata related to the blood donation information to the blood donation batch file. The example collection device also transmits the blood donation batch file to a registered user device. The example collection server is configured to determine the registered user device is available via a network connection. Responsive to determining the user device is connected, the collection server acquires the blood donation batch file from the user device and aggregates the blood donation batch file with blood donation batch files received from other registered user devices. |
| US11831701B1 |
Extended reality device identification by internet gateway
Methods and systems are provided for differentiating an XR device from other devices when initiating communications with an Internet gateway. Initially the XR device sends a probe request to the Internet gateway, where the probe request includes an identifier of the device type and network requirements of the XR device. It is determined that the particular device type and network requirements in the probe request are supported by the Internet gateway, and is communicated to the XR device in the form of a probe response. A communication session is set up between the XR device, the Internet gateway, and a network, the communication session including QoS control based on the device type and network requirements of the XR device. |
| US11831697B2 |
System for audio communication using LTE
Disclosed are a method, a first electronic audio device, and a system comprising at least a first electronic audio device and a second electronic audio device for performing audio communication between at least the first electronic audio device and the second electronic audio device. The electronic audio devices are configured for wireless communication via a wireless connection. The electronic audio devices are configured to transmit and/or receive audio directly between them via the wireless connection. The electronic audio devices comprise a speaker and a microphone. At least the first electronic audio device is configured to operate and/or communicate in at least three modes for controlling audio to be transmitted from the first electronic audio device to the speaker of the second electronic audio device: a first mode where the transmitted audio is, such as solely, an output from the speaker in the first electronic audio device; a second mode where the transmitted audio is, such as solely, an input from the microphone in the first electronic audio device; a third mode where the transmitted audio is, such as both, an output from the speaker of the first electronic audio device and an input from the microphone of the first electronic audio device. |
| US11831695B2 |
User status detection and interface
A computer implemented method includes gathering metrics from components of a conferencing endpoint in a conference call, and determining status indicator values according to the metrics. The status indicator values each identify a component status of a component. The status indicator values are combined to estimate a user status. The computer implemented method further includes generating a description of a user status of a target user with respect to the conference call, and presenting the description of the user status. |
| US11831694B2 |
Method and system for content management for a virtual meeting
An electronic device is provided that includes a display, a processor, and a data storage device having executable instructions accessible by the processor. Responsive to execution of the instructions, the processor displays a user desktop related to a user, creates a virtual meeting that is configured to be attended by communication through a network by at least one network based electronic device, generates a shared desktop related to the virtual meeting that is configured to be shared with the at least one network based electronic device via the network, and displays the shared desktop during the virtual meeting. |
| US11831684B2 |
Systems and methods to rotate security assets used for secure communications
Systems and methods to rotate security assets used to for secure communications are disclosed. The system includes initiating a communication session between two servers. Additionally, a server provides a first version of a first certificate to another server. The first version of the first certificate has identifying information including a first public key. The server receives a second certificate. The server determines that the second certificate is trusted by determining that the second certificate has identifying information matching the identifying information of the first version of the first certificate. In response to determining that the second certificate is trusted, the server encrypts the first public key. The server provides the encrypted first public key to the other server. The server then receives a verification of decryption of the encrypted first public key. |
| US11831682B2 |
Highly scalable distributed connection interface for data capture from multiple network service and cloud-based sources
A system and method for a highly scalable distributed connection interface for data capture from multiple network service sources. The connection interface is designed to enable simple to initiate, performant and highly available input/output from a large plurality of external networked service's and application's application programming interfaces (API) to the modules of an integrated predictive business operating system. To handle the high volume of information exchange, the connection interface is distributed and designed to be scalable and self-load-balancing. The connection interface possesses robust expressive scripting capabilities that allow highly specific handling rules to be generated for the routing, transformation, and output of data within the business operating system. |
| US11831674B2 |
Detecting man-in-the-middle attacks in management component transport protocol network server systems
Techniques and mechanisms for verifying integrity of components within a management component transport protocol (MCTP) server system to detect man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and preventing data loss upon detection of MITM attacks. For example, a controller may perform an endpoint discovery process and authenticate endpoints within a rack server system. The controller may send requests to endpoints based on user actions and if no response is received from a particular endpoint, the controller may determine there is a MITM attack and block traffic to the particular endpoint. Additionally, the controller may periodically request measurements from endpoints that are related to the code and configuration area of the endpoints. If the received measurements from a particular endpoint do not match expected values, the controller may determine there is a MITM attack and block traffic to the particular endpoint. |
| US11831670B1 |
System and method for prioritizing distributed system risk remediations
A server system obtains, for machines in a distributed system, system risk information, such as information identifying open sessions between respective users and respective machines, information identifying vulnerabilities in respective machines; and administrative rights information identifying groups of users having administrative rights to respective machines. The server system determines security risk factors, including risk factors related to lateral movement between logically coupled machines, and generates machine risk assessment values for at least a subset of the machines, based on a weighted combination of the risk factors. A user interface that includes a list of machines, sorted in accordance with the machine risk assessment values is presented to a user. The user interface also includes, for respective machines, links for accessing additional information about risk factors associated with the machine, and for accessing one or more remediation tools for remediating one or more security risks associated with the respective machine. |
| US11831668B1 |
Using a logical graph to model activity in a network environment
A data platform receives data associated with activities in an environment, generates a logical graph using at least a portion of the received data, at least in part by clustering multiple nodes into a node of the logical graph based at least in part on behaviors in the network environment, and provides data representing a portion of the logical graph to a computer, the data representing the portion of the logical graph configured to be processed by the computer to display a visualization of the portion of the logical graph. The data platform may provide the data to the computer in response to receiving a query from the computer. The data platform may use the logical graph to detect an anomaly in the environment. |
| US11831664B2 |
Systems and methods for anomaly detection
Systems and methods for anomaly detection are described. One aspect includes defining a computing device group comprising a plurality of networked computing devices. The networked computing devices are associated with a computer network. One or more statistical parameters associated with the computing device group are calculated. A set of communication data associated with a networked computing device is received. An operating point geometric distance of the networked computing device relative to the one or more statistical parameters is computed. This operating point geometric distance is based at least in part on the set of communication data. An anomaly is detected based on the operating point geometric distance. |
| US11831663B2 |
Secure networking protocol optimization via NIC hardware offloading
Methods and apparatus for secure networking protocol optimization via NIC hardware offloading. Under a method, security offload entries are cached in a flow table or a security database offload table on a network interface coupled to a host that implements a host security database mapping flows to Security Association (SA) contexts. Each security offload entry includes information identify a flow and information, such as an offset value, to locate a corresponding entry for the flow in the host security database. Hardware descriptors for received packets that belong to flows with matching security offload entries are generated and marked with the information used to locate the corresponding entries in the host security database. The hardware descriptors are processed by software on the host and the location information is used to de-reference the location of applicable entries in the host security database. |
| US11831661B2 |
Multi-tiered approach to payload detection for incoming communications
A plurality of features associated with a message are determined. At least one feature included in the plurality of features is associated with a payload of the message. A determination is made that supplemental analysis should be performed on the message. The determination is based at least in part on performing behavioral analysis using at least some of the features included in the plurality of features. Supplemental analysis is performed. |
| US11831660B2 |
Blockchain-based method and system for handling domain name abuse
Provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure are a blockchain-based method and system for handling domain name abuse. All network nodes in a public blockchain can report domain name abuse, and all network nodes receiving reported data are entitled to participate in the process of judging whether domain name abuse exists in the reported data. The public blockchain obtains a target judgment result of whether domain name abuse exists by means of integrating first judgment results of multiple identification nodes on whether domain name abuse exists in the reported data and credit value of each identification node. Alternatively, when the number of identification nodes in the public blockchain is less than a preset number of nodes, a consortium blockchain composed of regulatory agencies directly judges whether domain name abuse exists in the reported data, and the judgment result serves as the target judgment result. Since the target judgment result is obtained through joint determination of nodes in the public blockchain or the consortium blockchain, the judgment result is not interfered by personal factors, with high accuracy and credibility, and thus the reported data is timely processed. |
| US11831659B2 |
Security monitoring at operating system kernel level
Methods and apparatus for real-time security monitoring on a computing device are presented. A system may define privileges to access hardware interfaces for each process of a plurality of processes executing on a computing device. The privileges may be defined in a privileged operating system level that controls root access to an operating system. In response to a determination that a process is attempting to access a hardware interface, the system may determine whether the process is privileged to access the hardware interface by checking the privileges. In response to determining that the process is not privileged to access the hardware interface, the intrusion detection agent may terminate the process. |
| US11831658B2 |
Endpoint security architecture with programmable logic engine
The present invention provides an integrated, context-aware, security system that provides an adaptive endpoint security agent architecture model for a continuously monitoring and recording activity across an enterprise, specifically monitoring activity on endpoints, and subsequently detecting and blocking any malicious processes that may otherwise invade the enterprise and cause issues. The endpoint security agent architecture exposes a well-defined, public interface to the event data generated by the endpoint security agent in the form of a custom programming language by which a user can define the logic that the endpoint security agent executes in response to event data to perform detection of and response to suspicious activity. |
| US11831656B2 |
Providing data authorization based on blockchain
Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for providing blockchain-based data authorization. One of the methods includes receiving, by a blockchain node, a data acquisition transaction submitted by a data user for obtaining target data possessed by a data owner, determining, by the blockchain node, that the data user has obtained authorization of the target data, and executing, by the blockchain node, a smart contract invoked by the data acquisition transaction to issue an authorization token to the data user in response to determining that the data user has authorization of the target data, where the authorization token is sent to a privacy computing platform. |
| US11831650B2 |
Personalized services based on confirmed proximity of user
A first computing device that provides a first service is configured to securely provide personalized services to a user of a second computing device. The first computing device obtains an authentication token and confirms the proximity of the user associated with the second computing device. The first computing device confirms the proximity of the user by detecting a connection of a physical cable between the first computing device and the second computing device. The first computing device provides the authentication token to the second computing device via the physical cable. The first computing device also authenticates the user of the second computing device and determines a second service available to the user of the second computing device. The first computing device combines the first service with the second service to provide a personalized service to the user at the first computing device. |
| US11831647B2 |
Methods and systems for establishing communication with users based on biometric data
Methods and systems are disclosed herein for establishing communication with users based on biometric data. For example, in response to determining that a user has a particular biometric state, the media guidance application may present an option to contact another user that is associated with that biometric state. |
| US11831645B1 |
Dynamically restricting social media access
This disclosure relates to restricting access in a social network. The social network stores profile information for each of a plurality of users of the social network in a database. The social network receives, from a first user of the social network, a request to invite a second user to establish a connection with the first user. The social network transmits, to the first user, one or more questions pertaining to the profile information of the second user. The social network receives, from the first user, one or more answers responsive to the one or more questions. The social network determines whether each of the answers is correct based on the stored profile information of the second user. The social network transmits, to the second user, an invitation to establish the connection with the first user when at least a number of the answers are correct. |
| US11831640B2 |
Verifying identity of a source of a transmission
A method including storing, by a device in a database, a trusted fingerprint determined based at least in part on encrypting trusted connection information included in a trusted transmission packet received from a trusted source application; determining, by the device, a current fingerprint based at least in part on encrypting current connection information included in a current transmission packet received from a current source application; comparing, by the device, the current fingerprint with the trusted fingerprint; and processing, by the device, the current transmission packet based at least in part on a result of comparing the current fingerprint with the trusted fingerprint. Various other aspects are contemplated. |
| US11831639B2 |
Systems and methods for using micro accelerations as a biometric identification factor
Systems and methods for using micro accelerations as a biometric factor for multi-factor authentication, the method including receiving, filtering, and determining an identifying pattern from micro acceleration data representative of the user, storing the identifying pattern for later use in authenticating the identity of the user, and using the identifying pattern as one factor in a multi factor authentication. |
| US11831632B2 |
Secure endpoint authentication credential control
Methods, systems, and devices for secure endpoint authentication credential control are described. An endpoint agent may receive an indication from an operating system of an endpoint device that the operating has received authentication credentials from a user. The endpoint agent may be housed in the endpoint device, and may detect a change between the received set of authentication credentials and a previous version of authentication credentials. Based on this detection, the endpoint agent may transmit the received authentication credentials to a central server. The central server may transmit the authentication credentials to an information technology (IT) resource which requires user authentication prior to granting access to a user. |
| US11831625B2 |
Gateway apparatus, communication method, and recording medium
An identification code (referred to as “original identification code”) in a predetermined application is preset in each of one or more devices not compliant to a predetermined security protocol. A GW determines a new identification code of each of the one or more devices and notifies an HEMS controller of the new identification code. The GW receives a message including the new identification code of a particular device (referred to as “destination device”) and encrypted according to the security protocol. The GW decodes a received message according to the security protocol, converts the new identification code of the destination device included in a decoded message into the original identification code of the destination device, and transfers a converted message to the destination device. |
| US11831619B1 |
Establishing concealed communications between parties
The disclosed computer-implemented method may include receiving an input from a user identifying specified persons that are to be included in a concealed list of persons. The specified persons may be unaware of their inclusion in the concealed list of persons. The method may also include generating the concealed list of persons and determining that a potential participant from the user's concealed list of persons has selected the user in a corresponding concealed list of persons that belongs to the potential participant and, in response to the determination, the method may include creating a private conversation instance that is unique to the user and the potential participant. The generated private conversation instance may include an interaction interface that allows the user and the potential participant to interact in a confidential manner. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. |
| US11831618B2 |
User data electronic exchange platform
An indication that data packets of personal data that correspond to data packet types for data categories are approved for transfer between user accounts via the personal data sharing platform is provided. A first data packet identifying first personal data that is related to a first user of the first user account is received. The first data packet includes first personal data values that correspond to first attributes specified by a first data packet type and that have been individually encrypted at first user account. Whether the first data packet satisfies a condition that the first data packet include data values for each of the first attributes specified by the first data packet type for a first data category is determined. Responsive to determining that the first data packet satisfies the condition, the individually encrypted first personal data values and the corresponding first attributes are stored at a data store. |
| US11831617B2 |
File upload control for client-side applications in proxy solutions
A computer-implemented method includes receiving, by a proxy device, a document from a service provider in response to a request to the service provider from a client device. The proxy device injects into the document event monitoring code for monitoring user actions on the client device. The proxy device sends the document with the event monitoring code to the client device. The event monitoring code intercepts a user request for a file upload event using a client-side application on the client device. The proxy device receives a client request including file information regarding the file upload event from the event monitoring code. The proxy device determines whether the file upload event should be allowed or blocked based on the received file information and stored policy data. |
| US11831609B2 |
Network security system with enhanced traffic analysis based on feedback loop
This document describes among other things, network security systems that incorporate a feedback loop so as to automatically and dynamically adjust the scope of network traffic that is subject to inspection. Risky traffic can be sent for inspection; risky traffic that is demonstrated to have high rate of threats can be outright blocked without further inspection; traffic that is causing errors due to protocol incompatibility or should not be inspected for regulatory or other reasons can be flagged so it bypasses the security inspection system. The system can operate on a domain by domain basis, IP address basis, or otherwise. |
| US11831602B2 |
Systems and methods of controlling internet access using encrypted DNS
Described systems and methods enable protecting client devices (e.g., personal computers and IoT devices) implementing encrypted DNS protocols against harmful or inappropriate Internet content. A DNS proxy intercepts an attempt to establish an encrypted communication session between a client device and a DNS server. Without decrypting any communications, some embodiments of the DNS proxy determine an identifier of the respective session and an identifier of the client device, and send a query tracer connecting the session identifier with the client identifier to a security server. In some embodiments, the security server obtains the domain name included in an encrypted DNS query from the DNS server and instructs the DNS server to allow or block access of the client device to the respective Internet domain according to a device- and/or user-specific access policy. |
| US11831600B2 |
Domain name system operations implemented using scalable virtual traffic hub
Connectivity is enabled between a first and second isolated network using a virtual traffic hub that includes a decision master node responsible for determining a routing action for a packet received at the hub. At the hub, a determination is made that a particular domain name system (DNS) message being directed to a first resource in the first isolated network is to include an indication of a second resource in the second isolated network. The second resource is assigned a network address within a private address range of the second isolated network, which overlaps with a private address range being used in the first isolated network. The hub causes a transformed version of the network address to be included in the DNS message delivered to the first resource. |
| US11831599B1 |
Aperiodic updating of parameters in a mesh network
A method including receiving, by an infrastructure device from a first device in communication with a second device in a mesh network, periodic requests requesting the infrastructure device to determine a current communication parameter associated with the first device; receiving, by the infrastructure device from first device during an interval between transmissions of the periodic requests, an aperiodic request requesting the infrastructure device to determine the current communication parameter based at least in part on the first device determining occurrence of a triggering event during the interval; and transmitting, by the infrastructure device to the first device during the interval, communication information based at least in part on receiving the aperiodic request, the communication information indicating the current communication parameter. Various other aspects are contemplated. |
| US11831592B2 |
Combining individual functions into shortcuts within a messaging system
Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and method for combining individual functions into shortcuts. The program and method provide for accessing information for a shortcut for performing with respect to an image captured by a device camera, the shortcut corresponding to a combination of individual functions to apply to the image; causing, based on the accessing, display of an interface with a user-selectable element for performing the shortcut with respect to the image; receiving, via the interface, user selection of the user-selectable element; and applying, in response to the receiving, the combination of the individual functions to the image. |
| US11831590B1 |
Apparatus and method for context-driven determination of optimal cross- protocol communication delivery
This disclosure relates generally to apparatus, methods, and computer readable media for composing communications for computing devices across multiple formats and multiple protocols. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, this disclosure relates to apparatus, methods, and computer readable media to permit computing devices, e.g., smartphones, tablets, laptops, and the like, to send communications in a number of pre-determined and/or ‘determined-on-the-fly’ optimal communications formats and/or protocols. Determinations of optimal delivery methods may be intelligently based on the sender individually or the relationship with the sender in the context of a group of recipients—including the format of the incoming communication, the preferred format of the recipient and/or sender, and an optimal format for a given communication message. The techniques disclosed herein allow communications systems to become ‘message-centric’ or ‘people-centric,’ as opposed to ‘protocol-centric,’ eventually allowing consideration of message protocol to fall away entirely for the sender of the communication. |
| US11831589B2 |
Method and system of obtaining contact information for a person or an entity
A method of obtaining contact information for a person or an entity is disclosed. The method comprises detecting a name of the person or the entity in a frame from a screen of a device; determining a presence status for the detected name based on one or more connectivity status for the detected name in one or more communication applications and/or one or more databases, where the one or more communication applications operate on the device from which the frame originates and where the one or more databases are accessible on the device; displaying the presence status on the screen of the device. |
| US11831586B2 |
Transmit receive point pairing indication
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive one or more transmit receive point (TRP) pairing indications, wherein the one or more TRP pairing indications identify one or more TRPs that have a capability to be paired with one or more neighbor TRPs in a full-duplex communication mode or one or more TRPs that have a capability to be paired with one or more neighbor TRPs in a simultaneous half-duplex multi-TRP (mTRP) communication mode. The UE may transmit, to a base station, a report indicating at least one candidate TRP to be paired in the full-duplex communication mode or the simultaneous half-duplex mTRP communication mode based at least in part on the one or more TRP pairing indications. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US11831581B2 |
Electronic device, user equipment, method and computer readable storage medium
The present invention relates to an electronic device, a User Equipment (UE), a method, and a computer readable storage medium. According to the present invention, a method for determining location of a positioning reference signal (PRS) comprises: obtaining a subcarrier interval of a resource block (RB); and determining a time-frequency location of the PRS in the RB according to the subcarrier interval. The electronic device, the UE, the method, and the computer readable storage medium according to the present invention can be used for designing the PRS with respect to an NR communication system more reasonably, so as to optimize the positioning of the UE. |
| US11831574B2 |
Method and apparatus for sensing measurement
This application provides a method and an apparatus for sensing measurement. In a technical solution of this application, a transmit end of data may send an indication frame to a receive end of the data, where the indication frame may indicate a spatial mapping matrix used by the transmit end of the data to send the data to the receive end of the data. In this way, the receive end of the data can eliminate impact of spatial mapping on channel state information based on the spatial mapping matrix, to obtain actual channel state information, thereby completing sensing, positioning, and the like on an ambient environment or a passive target by using the obtained actual channel state information. |
| US11831573B2 |
Sending reference signals during symbol padding
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may receive an indication of a subcarrier spacing (SCS) for communications in a transmission time interval (TTI), such as a half-subframe, including multiple symbols, corresponding cyclic prefixes, and a padding duration which is at least as long as a symbol duration. The UE may receive a configuration for the padding duration, indicating that at least a portion of the padding duration is reallocated for a reference signal that indicates waveform parameters for one or more symbols of the TTI after the padding duration. The UE may receive the reference signal indicating the waveform parameters during the portion of the padding duration and communicate during the one or more symbols of the TTI according to the waveform parameters. |
| US11831570B2 |
Redundancy version cross carrier interleaving
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A device may identify a transport block (TB) size for a TB that is scheduled across a set of component carriers (CCs) including a first CC and a second CC. The TB may include a first code block (CB) and a second CB. The device may rate match the TB with the set of CCs. Based on the rate matching, the device may identify redundancy portions of the first CB and redundancy portions of the second CB. The device may allocate a first redundancy portion of the first CB and a first redundancy portion of the second CB to the first CC, and may allocate a second redundancy portion of the first CB and a second redundancy portion of the second CB to the second CC. The device may transmit the TB over the set of CCs based on the allocating. |
| US11831568B2 |
Techniques for phase tracking to enable higher modulation orders in wireless communications
Aspects described herein relate receiving a signal having a waveform including, within a symbol, resource elements for a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) and separate resource elements for multiple pilots to enable phase tracking, estimating, based on the multiple pilots, a channel response of the PDSCH, and removing, from the signal, a phase noise computed based on the channel response estimated for the PDSCH. |
| US11831566B2 |
Method and apparatus for transmitting scene image of virtual scene, computer device, and computer-readable storage medium
This application relates to a method for transmitting a scene image of a virtual scene. The method includes: rendering a first image to obtain a first rendered image, wherein the first image is obtained through acquisition of display data of a virtual scene when the display data changes; acquiring a first time point at which the rendering of the first image is completed; encoding the first rendered image to obtain an encoded image when an interval between the first time point and a second time point is not less than a first interval threshold, wherein the second time point is a time point at which image encoding is performed last time; and transmitting the encoded image to a terminal for decoding and displaying. |
| US11831556B2 |
Systems and methods for transport based network slicing orchestration and management
A network device obtains service requirements associated with a customer identifier, obtains a first profile describing an infrastructure design of multiple transport domains associated with at least one network slice of a network, and obtains a second profile describing performance characteristics of the multiple transport domains of the at least one network slice. The network device receives training data associated with performance measurements of the multiple transport domains of the at least one network slice, and updates a machine learning model based on the training data. The network device selects at least one of the multiple transport domains for orchestration using the updated machine learning model, the service requirements, the first profile, and the second profile. |