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| US11923591B2 |
Waveguide device and method of manufacturing this device
Waveguide device for guiding a radio frequency signal at a given frequency f, the device including: a core manufactured by additive manufacturing and including side walls with inner and outer surfaces, the inner surfaces delimiting a waveguide channel, wherein a cross-section of the channel has two straight sides joined together by two half-portions, at least one of the two half-portions being rounded or formed of at least two straight segments, the cross-section having a maximum length (a) and a maximum width (b), the ratio between the maximum length (a)/maximum width (b) being between 2.05 and 3.5, preferably between 2.05 and 2.4. |
| US11923588B2 |
Single-layer cross-coupled filter
A single-layer cross-coupling filter includes a cavity in which a receiving space is formed; an integrally formed resonant structure installed in the receiving space; and at least one partition wall. The resonant structure includes at least two rows of resonant units distributed along a signal transmission path. The at least two rows of resonant units are located in a same plane of the receiving space, and each row of the resonant units includes a plurality of resonators. The resonators on a same row are coupled and connected to form signal transmission, and at least two adjacent resonators in different rows are coupled and connected to realize cross-coupling. |
| US11923583B2 |
Condensation-based redox flow battery rebalancing
In a redox flow battery (RFB), the base solvent of the electrolytes tends to migrate across the barrier layer from one electrode toward the other. This can result in a volume and concentration imbalance between the electrolytes that is detrimental to battery efficiency and capacity. Compatible electrolytes can be mixed to rebalance the system, but for incompatible electrolytes mixing is not a viable option. To this end, the RFB herein includes a separator that recovers base solvent from the vapor phase of one of the electrolytes and returns the recovered base solvent to the other electrolyte to thereby reverse the imbalance. |
| US11923570B2 |
Assembly for an electrochemical device and method for producing such an assembly
An assembly for an electrochemical device is provided, including a gas diffusion layer and a sealing element produced on the gas diffusion layer. The sealing element includes an inner sealing region fixed to the gas diffusion layer and an outer sealing region connected to the gas diffusion layer via the inner sealing region. The assembly has minimal warpage without the temperature in the injection molding tool having to be lowered and/or a geometric pre-compensation of the warpage of the sealing element in the inner sealing region. The sealing element includes a relief region arranged between the inner and outer sealing regions and a) includes a relief opening extending through the sealing element and/or b) has a smallest height (he), which is smaller than both one fourth of the greatest height (HI) of the inner sealing region and one fourth of the greatest height (HA) of the outer sealing region. |
| US11923566B2 |
Sealed battery
A sealed battery with a current breaking mechanism, and a conductor member that is, inside the battery, electrically connected to the current breaking mechanism, and that is, outside the battery, electrically connected to the positive electrode external terminal. The current breaking mechanism includes a thin plate-like inversion plate in which an outer peripheral portion thereof is connected to the positive electrode collector member, and an inner peripheral portion thereof is connected to the conductor member. The inversion plate is, upon an increase in pressure inside the battery, capable of having the inner peripheral portion become displaced so as to be separated from the conductor member. An accommodating recess that receives the inner peripheral portion of the inverted collector member separated and displaced from the conductor member is formed in the positive electrode collector member and in a thickness direction of the positive electrode collector member. |
| US11923557B2 |
Battery pack
The present disclosure is directed to a battery pack comprising a housing, a plurality of battery cells, a battery cell holder holding the plurality of battery cells, a printed circuit board, a plurality of components requiring exposure, the plurality of components affixed to the printed circuit board, a plurality of adhesion holes positioned to form a boundary about the plurality of components, a low pressure molded material applied to the printed circuit board such that the plurality of components are exposed and surrounded by the low pressure molded material. |
| US11923551B2 |
Battery cell, battery, electric apparatus, and manufacturing method and system of battery cell
Embodiments provide a battery cell, a battery, an electric apparatus, and a manufacturing method and system of battery cell. In those embodiments, the battery cell includes a housing, an electrode assembly, and an end cover assembly. The housing provides an opening. The electrode assembly is disposed in the housing. The electrode assembly includes a body portion and a tab. The tab extends from an end of the body portion to the opening. The electrode assembly includes a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator. The first electrode plate and the second electrode plate each have a coated area and an uncoated area. A part of the electrode assembly corresponding to the coated areas of the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate is the body portion. The uncoated area of the first electrode plate or the second electrode plate forms the tab. |
| US11923550B2 |
Catalyst layer for fuel cell, and fuel cell
The preset disclosure provides a catalyst layer that has a small contact resistance with a gas diffusion layer and excellent gas diffusion properties. The catalyst layer for a fuel cell has a uniform thickness and includes fibrous conductive members and catalyst particles. The fibrous conductive members are inclined relative to a surface direction of the catalyst layer, and a lengthwise direction of the fibrous conductive members, on average, matches a first direction. |
| US11923544B2 |
Surface modification
An electrochemically active material comprising a surface is provided, wherein the surface comprises an oligomer. A method of functionalising the surface with the oligomer is also provided. |
| US11923539B2 |
Lithium antimonide sulfide as Li conductive compounds for the application of thick coating layer in Li metal battery and solid electrolyte in all-solid-state lithium batteries
Lithium antimony sulfide compounds having lithium ion conductivity of at least 10−5 S/cm are described. The materials are useful as coatings of lithium metal anodes to preevent dendrite formation and provide lithium metal batteries having high energy density. |
| US11923538B2 |
Negative electrode for lithium secondary battery and lithium secondary battery comprising same
A negative electrode for a lithium secondary battery including a lithium metal layer; a first protective layer formed on a surface of the lithium metal layer; and a second protective layer formed on a surface of the first protective layer opposite the lithium metal layer, wherein the first protective layer and the second protective layer are different from each other in at least one property selected from the group consisting of ion conductivity and electrolyte uptake. |
| US11923536B2 |
Composite material with core-shell structure for battery, secondary battery, battery module, battery pack and apparatus
The present application relates to a composite material with a core-shell structure for battery, wherein the core is made of a core material including metallic copper or a copper-containing compound; the shell is made of a shell material including at least one of silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide; and the core material has an average particle size D50 of 0.01 μm-5 μm, optionally 0.1 μm-3 μm, and more optionally 0.1 μm-2 μm. The present application also relates to secondary battery containing the composite material, a battery module, a battery pack, and an apparatus. |
| US11923534B2 |
Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery including a positive electrode active substance containing a lithium composite oxide porous particle having voids
A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery which is obtained using a lithium composite oxide having a layered structure and coated with a tungsten-containing compound in a positive electrode active substance, and which has a low initial resistance, and in which an increase in resistance following repeated charging and discharging is suppressed. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode includes a positive electrode active substance layer containing a lithium composite oxide having a layered structure. The lithium composite oxide includes a porous particle having a void ratio of not less than 20% but not more than 50%. The porous particle contains two or more voids having diameters that are at least 10% of the particle diameter of the porous particle. The surface of the porous particle is provided with a coating containing tungsten oxide and lithium tungstate. |
| US11923527B2 |
Phosphorus-carbon composites as battery anode materials
An electrochemical device includes an anode containing a phosphorus-carbon composite including a conductive carbon matrix and nano-sized phosphorus particles, wherein the nano-sized phosphorus particles are uniformly dispersed on the surface and/or pores of the carbon matrix. |
| US11923524B2 |
Cooling module for a cell stack, and a cell stack
The present invention relates to the field of electrical energy storage devices and in particular enables simplified manufacture and/or optimised operation thereof in that a cooling module, a cell stack, the entire electrical energy storage device and/or a method for cooling cells are optimised. |
| US11923522B2 |
Battery pack and electronic device having the same
Provided are a battery pack configured to be easily charged even at a subzero temperature and an electronic device including the battery pack. The battery pack includes: a housing which includes a first surface including an opening and forms an exterior of the battery pack; a battery unit which is accommodated in the housing; and a heat transfer portion which is arranged on the first surface of the housing and is at least partially exposed to outside of the housing through the opening, the heat transfer portion increasing an inside temperature of the housing by receiving heat from the outside. |
| US11923518B2 |
Systems and methods for closed-loop recycling of a liquid component of a leaching mixture when recycling lead from spent lead-acid batteries
The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for recycling lead-acid batteries, and more specifically, relates to purifying and recycling the lead content from lead-acid batteries. A system includes a reactor that receives and mixes a lead-bearing material waste, a carboxylate source, and a recycled liquid component to form a leaching mixture yielding a lead carboxylate precipitate. The system also includes a phase separation device coupled to the reactor, wherein the phase separation device isolates the lead carboxylate precipitate from a liquid component of the leaching mixture. The system further includes a closed-loop liquid recycling system coupled to the phase separation device and to the reactor, wherein the closed-loop liquid recycling system receives the liquid component isolated by the phase separation device and recycles a substantial portion of the received liquid component back to the reactor as the recycled liquid component. |
| US11923509B2 |
Electrolyte including mixture of siloxane-based oligomer and polyalkylene carbonate-based oligomer and lithium secondary battery including the same
An electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an electrolyte includes a lithium salt present in a concentration of 1.6 M to 5 M, an oligomer mixture including a first oligomer containing a unit represented by Formula 1 and a second oligomer containing a unit represented by Formula 2, and an organic solvent. |
| US11923507B2 |
Electrochemical cell with TMCCC electrodes in an acetonitrile solvent including a dinitrile additive
A system and method for a liquid electrolyte used in secondary electrochemical cells having at least one electrode including a TMCCC material, the liquid electrolyte enabling an increased lifetime while allowing for fast discharge to extremely high depth of discharge. The addition of dinitriles to liquid electrolytes in electrochemical cells in which energy storage is achieved by ion intercalation in transition metal cyanide coordination compounds (TMCCC) has the advantage of increasing device lifetime by inhibiting common chemical and electrochemical degradation mechanisms. |
| US11923499B2 |
Secondary battery and a method for fabricating the same
The adhesion between metal foil serving as a current collector and a negative electrode active material is increased to enable long-term reliability. An electrode active material layer (including a negative electrode active material or a positive electrode active material) is formed over a base, a metal film is formed over the electrode active material layer by sputtering, and then the base and the electrode active material layer are separated at the interface therebetween; thus, an electrode is formed. The electrode active material particles in contact with the metal film are bonded by being covered with the metal film formed by the sputtering. The electrode active material is used for at least one of a pair of electrodes (a negative electrode or a positive electrode) in a lithium-ion secondary battery. |
| US11923498B2 |
Lithium-ion battery having desirable safety performance
A lithium-ion battery having desirable safety performance includes a positive plate having a positive film, a negative plate having a negative film, a separator between the positive plate and the negative plate, and electrolyte. The positive film is provided with a first recess and a positive lead is soldered in the first recess. The negative film is provided with a second recess and a negative lead is soldered in the second recess. A first insulating glue layer is formed on an upper surface and below a lower surface of the positive lead. Surface of the positive film corresponding to the second recess is pasted with a second insulating glue layer. |
| US11923497B2 |
Additives for improved battery performance, improved additive-containing membranes, improved battery separators, improved batteries, and related methods
Described herein, are battery separators, comprising the following: a microporous polymeric film; and an optional coating layer on at least one side of the microporous polymeric film, wherein at least one of the microporous polymeric film and the optional coating comprises an additive. The additive is selected from the group consisting of a lubricating agent, a plasticizing agent, a nucleating agent, a shrinkage reducing agent, a surfactant, an SEI improving agent, a cathode protection agent, a flame retardant additive, LiPF6 salt stabilizer, an overcharge protector, an aluminum corrosion inhibitor, a lithium deposition agent or improver, or a solvation enhancer, an aluminum corrosion inhibitor, a wetting agent, and a viscosity improver. Also, described herein are batteries, including lithium-ion batteries, comprising one or more of the described separators. Methods for making the battery separators are also described. |
| US11923495B2 |
Application of pressure to electrochemical devices including deformable solids, and related systems
Systems and methods for applying pressure to electrochemical devices are generally described. In some aspects, batteries including an electrochemical cell and an associated deformable solid are provided. The deformable solid may be configured to apply an anisotropic force (e.g., during cycling), which may improve the performance and/or durability of the electrochemical cell. In some instances (for example, in certain cases where the deformable solid includes a piezoelectric array and/or an electroactive polymer), the battery may be able to make dynamic adjustments to a pressure experienced by the electrochemical cell (e.g., based on signals from a pressure sensor). The systems and methods described herein can, in some instances, provide for relatively uniform pressure distributions across an electrochemical cell and/or throughout a stack of multiple electrochemical cells. |
| US11923492B2 |
Apparatus for manufacturing bagged electrode, accumulating apparatus, and method for manufacturing bagged electrode
An apparatus for manufacturing a bagged electrode includes a conveying unit, a first bonding unit, a second bonding unit, and a separating unit. The conveying unit conveys an electrode in a manner interposed between a pair of long separator materials unwound from a pair of rolls. The first bonding unit bonds the pair of long separator materials outside the electrode along a conveyance direction without stopping conveyance of the electrode and the pair of long separator materials. The second bonding unit bonds the pair of long separator materials outside the electrode along a direction intersecting the conveyance direction without stopping conveyance of the electrode and the pair of long separator materials. The separating unit cuts the pair of long separator materials along the direction intersecting the conveyance direction to cut off the bagged electrode without stopping conveyance of the electrode and the pair of long separator materials. |
| US11923490B2 |
Semiconductor light-emitting device
A semiconductor light-emitting device includes a substrate, a connection structure disposed on the substrate, a semiconductor light-emitting unit disposed on the connection structure, and first and second electrodes. The connection structure includes an insulating layer formed with a through hole, a first electrically connecting layer disposed on the insulating layer and electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second electrically connecting layer disposed between the substrate and the insulating layer and extending through the through hole to be electrically connected to the second electrode. A projection of the second electrode on the insulating layer covers a portion of the insulating layer. |
| US11923486B2 |
Light-emitting diode and light-emitting module
A light-emitting module and a light-emitting diode are provided. The light-emitting diode includes an epitaxial light-emitting structure to generate a light beam with a broadband blue spectrum. A spectrum waveform of the broadband blue spectrum has a full width at half maximum (FWHM) larger than or equal to 30 nm. The spectrum waveform has a plurality of peak inflection points, and a difference between two wavelength values to which any two adjacent ones of the peak inflection points respectively correspond is less than or equal to 18 nm. |
| US11923479B2 |
Light-emitting element and electronic apparatus
A light-emitting element and an electronic apparatus capable of reducing the element area and realizing a stable electrical connection. A light-emitting element according to the present technology includes a first semiconductor layer, a light-emitting layer, and a second semiconductor layer laminated in this order, and a light-emitting surface, a non-light-emitting surface, and a side surface connecting the light-emitting surface and the non-light-emitting surface. The side surface is inclined. A first electrode is in a concave portion in the light-emitting surface at a periphery of the first semiconductor layer. A second electrode is on a non-light-emitting surface side of the laminate. A third electrode is on the non-light-emitting surface side of the laminate and is insulated from the second electrode. The side wiring electrically connects the first electrode and the third electrode via the side surface. |
| US11923477B2 |
Method for manufacturing an electronic device
A method of manufacturing an electronic device, including the successive steps of: a) performing an ion implantation of indium or of aluminum into an upper portion of a first single-crystal gallium nitride layer, to make the upper portion of the first layer amorphous and to preserve the crystal structure of a lower portion of the first layer; and b) performing a solid phase recrystallization anneal of the upper portion of the first layer, resulting in transforming the upper portion of the first layer into a crystalline indium gallium nitride or aluminum gallium nitride layer. |
| US11923476B2 |
Display device and method of fabricating the same
A method of manufacturing a display device includes forming a first light-emitting area on a substrate, and forming a first color adjustment pattern on the first light-emitting area by emitting first light from the first light-emitting area, wherein the first light-emitting area includes a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer provided on the first semiconductor layer, a first active layer arranged between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, a first contact electrically connecting the substrate and the first semiconductor layer, and a first preliminary common electrode electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer. |
| US11923474B2 |
Solar cell interconnection
A solar cell can include a conductive foil having a first portion with a first yield strength coupled to a semiconductor region of the solar cell. The solar cell can be interconnected with another solar cell via an interconnect structure that includes a second portion of the conductive foil, with the interconnect structure having a second yield strength greater than the first yield strength. |
| US11923469B2 |
Optical solar enhancer
An optical solar enhancer comprises a panel that has a top surface and a bottom surface and an imaginary central plane that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface. The panel includes a plurality of generally parallel features configured to variably increase radiant energy entering the top surface at an acute angle relative to the central plane such that the effect is strongest at lower angles (early morning and late day sun) and weakest at higher angles (mid-day sun) and then redirect the increased radiant energy through the bottom surface. |
| US11923463B2 |
Power Schottky barrier diodes with high breakdown voltage and low leakage current
This disclosure provides a diode including a semiconductor region having at least one two-dimensional carrier channel of a first conductivity type. The diode also includes a plurality of sidewalls exposed in the semiconductor region defining at least one trench extending through the at least one two-dimensional carrier channel and a material of a second conductivity type, the second conductivity type being the other of the n-type and the p-type conductivity, disposed on the plurality of sidewalls and in contact with the at least one two-dimensional carrier channel. The diode also includes an anode material in contact with at least a portion of the semiconductor region and in contact with at least a portion of the material of the second conductivity type, and a cathode material in contact with the at least one two-dimensional carrier channel. |
| US11923462B2 |
Lateral Schottky diode
Various aspects of Schottky diodes are described. The diodes are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of up to and in excess of 2000 V with reverse current leakage as low as 0.4 microamp/millimeter in some cases among other aspects. In one example, a Schottky diode includes a conduction layer, a first layer over the conduction layer, a second layer over the first layer, a first cathode and a second cathode spaced apart and in electrical contact with the conduction layer, and an anode over the second layer between the first cathode and the second cathode. The first cathode and the second cathode can be electrically connected to each other as a cathode of the Schottky diode. |
| US11923449B2 |
Manufacturing method for semiconductor device
A manufacturing method for a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes: forming a recess at a top surface of a substrate; forming a channel layer and a barrier layer in order, to conformally cover surfaces of the recess; filling up the recess with a conductive material; removing a top portion of the conductive material, such that a lower portion of the conductive material remained in the recess forms a gate electrode; and forming an insulating structure on the gate electrode. A hetero junction formed at an interface of the channel layer and the barrier layer is external to the substrate, and a two dimensional electron gas or a two dimensional hole gas is induced along the hetero junction external to the substrate. |
| US11923438B2 |
Field-effect transistor with punchthrough stop region
A semiconductor structure includes a substrate comprising a semiconductor material, and a fin on the substrate. The fin includes a first portion formed from the semiconductor material and a second portion including a channel region. The first portion has a first thickness and the second portion has a second thickness greater than the first thickness. A spacer is disposed on sides of the first portion of the fin. |
| US11923437B2 |
Controlling fin-thinning through feedback
A method includes forming isolation regions extending into a semiconductor substrate. A semiconductor strip is between the isolation regions. The method further includes recessing the isolation regions so that a top portion of the semiconductor strip protrudes higher than top surfaces of the isolation regions to form a semiconductor fin, measuring a fin width of the semiconductor fin, generating an etch recipe based on the fin width, and performing a thinning process on the semiconductor fin using the etching recipe. |
| US11923435B2 |
High voltage semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
A high voltage semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first drift region, a gate structure, a first sub gate structure, a first spacer structure, a second spacer structure, and a first insulation structure. The first drift region is disposed in the semiconductor substrate. The gate structure is disposed on the semiconductor substrate and separated from the first sub gate structure. The first sub gate structure and the first insulation structure are disposed on the first drift region. The first spacer structure is disposed on a sidewall of the gate structure. The second spacer structure is disposed on a sidewall of the first sub gate structure. At least a part of the first insulation structure is located between the first spacer structure and the second spacer structure. The first insulation structure is directly connected with the first drift region located between the first spacer structure and the second spacer structure. |
| US11923430B2 |
Gate structure and patterning method for multiple threshold voltages
A semiconductor device and a method of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, the semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of channel regions including first, second, and third p-type channel regions as well as first, second, and third n-type channel regions, and a plurality of gate structures. The plurality of gate structures includes an interfacial layer (IL) disposed over the plurality of channel regions, a first high-k (HK) dielectric layer disposed over the first p-type channel region and the first n-type channel region, a second high-k dielectric layer disposed over the first n-type channel region, the second n-type channel region, the first p-type channel region, and the second p-type channel region; and a third high-k dielectric layer disposed over the plurality of channel regions. The first, second and third high-k dielectric layers are different from one another. |
| US11923428B2 |
Fin field-effect transistor and method of forming the same
A semiconductor device includes a fin structure disposed over a substrate. The semiconductor device includes a first interfacial layer straddling the fin structure. The semiconductor device includes a gate dielectric layer extending along sidewalls of the fin structure. The semiconductor device includes a second interfacial layer overlaying a top surface of the fin structure. The semiconductor device includes a gate structure straddling the fin structure. The first interfacial layer and the gate dielectric layer are disposed between the sidewalls of the fin structure and the gate structure. |
| US11923427B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a control gate, a select gate, a charge trapping structure, and a dielectric structure. The semiconductor substrate has a drain region, a source region, and a channel region between the drain region and the source region. The control gate is over the channel region of the semiconductor substrate. The select gate is over the channel region of the semiconductor substrate and separated from the control gate. The charge trapping structure is between the control gate and the semiconductor substrate. The dielectric structure is between the select gate and the semiconductor substrate. The dielectric structure has a first part and a second part, the first part is between the charge trapping structure and the second part, and the second part is thicker than the first part. |
| US11923424B2 |
Semiconductor device with conductive elements formed over dielectric layers and method of fabrication therefor
An embodiment of a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first dielectric layer disposed over the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate, and a first current-carrying electrode and a second current-carrying electrode formed over the semiconductor substrate within openings formed in the first dielectric layer. A control electrode is formed over the semiconductor substrate and disposed between the first current-carrying electrode and a second current-carrying electrode and over the first dielectric layer. A first conductive element is formed over the first dielectric layer, adjacent the control electrode and between the control electrode and the second current-carrying electrode. A second dielectric layer is disposed over the control electrode and over the first conductive element. A second conductive element is disposed over the second dielectric layer and over the first conductive element. |
| US11923422B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes a substrate, an initial layer, and a superlattice stack. The initial layer is located on the substrate and includes aluminum nitride (AlN). The superlattice stack is located on the initial layer and includes a plurality of first films, a plurality of second films and at least one doped layer, and the first films and the second films are alternately stacked on the initial layer, wherein the at least one doped layer is arranged in one of the first films and the second films, and dopants of the at least one doped layer are selected from a group consisting of carbon, iron, and the combination thereof. |
| US11923420B2 |
Semiconductor device, method for manufacturing semiconductor device, inverter circuit, driving device, vehicle, and elevator
A semiconductor device according to an embodiment includes: a silicon carbide layer; a metal layer; and a conductive layer positioned between the silicon carbide layer and the metal layer, the conductive layer containing a silicide of one metal element (M) selected from the group consisting of nickel (Ni), palladium (Pd), and platinum (Pt), and the conductive layer having a carbon concentration of 1×1017 cm−3 or less. |
| US11923418B2 |
Semiconductor device including a superlattice and enriched silicon 28 epitaxial layer
A semiconductor device may include a first single crystal silicon layer having a first percentage of silicon 28; a second single crystal silicon layer having a second percentage of silicon 28 higher than the first percentage of silicon 28; and a superlattice between the first and second single crystal silicon layers. The superlattice may include stacked groups of layers, with each group of layers including stacked base silicon monolayers defining a base silicon portion, and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer constrained within a crystal lattice of adjacent base silicon portions. |
| US11923415B2 |
Integrated assemblies, and methods of forming integrated assemblies
Some embodiments include an integrated assembly having a source structure. The source structure includes, in ascending order, a first conductively-doped semiconductor material, one or more first insulative layers, a second conductively-doped semiconductor material, one or more second insulative layers, and a third conductively-doped semiconductor material. The source structure includes blocks extending through the second conductively-doped semiconductor material. Conductive levels are over the source structure. Channel material extends vertically along the conductive levels, and extends into the source structure to be in direct contact with the second conductively-doped semiconductor material. One or more memory cell materials are between the channel material and the conductive levels. Some embodiments include methods of forming integrated assemblies. |
| US11923413B2 |
Semiconductor structure with extended contact structure
Semiconductor structures are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate and nanostructures formed over the substrate. The semiconductor structure further includes a gate structure surrounding the nanostructures and a source/drain structure attached to the nanostructures. The semiconductor structure further includes a contact formed over the source/drain structure and extending into the source/drain structure. |
| US11923409B2 |
Epitaxial structures exposed in airgaps for semiconductor devices
A semiconductor device includes a source/drain feature over a semiconductor substrate, channel layers over the semiconductor substrate and connected to the source/drain feature, a gate portion between vertically adjacent channel layers, and an inner spacer between the source/drain feature and the gate portion and between adjacent channel layers. The semiconductor device further includes an air gap between the inner spacer and the source/drain feature. |
| US11923407B2 |
Memory device including voids between control gates
Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods of forming the apparatuses. One of the apparatuses includes a channel to conduct current, the channel including a first channel portion and a second channel portion, a first memory cell structure located between a first gate and the first channel portion, a second memory cell structure located between a second gate and the second channel portion, and a void located between the first and second gates and between the first and second memory cell structures. |
| US11923406B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes: a first insulating layer, a plurality of first electrodes penetrating the first insulating layer, a plurality of second electrodes penetrating the first insulating layer, the plurality of second electrodes being located between the plurality of first electrodes: a first high dielectric constant layer having a dielectric constant higher than a dielectric constant of the first insulating layer, a plurality of third electrodes penetrating the first high dielectric constant layer, the plurality of third electrodes being respectively connected to the plurality of first electrodes, and a plurality of fourth electrodes penetrating the first high dielectric constant layer, the plurality of fourth electrodes being located between the plurality of third electrodes. |
| US11923405B2 |
Metal-insulator-metal structure and methods of fabrication thereof
The present disclosure is directed to a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, an insulating layer disposed on the substrate, a first conductive feature disposed in the insulating layer, and a capacitor structure disposed on the insulating layer. The capacitor structure includes a first electrode, a first dielectric layer, a second electrode, a second dielectric layer, and a third electrode sequentially stacked. The semiconductor device also includes a first via connected to the first electrode and the third electrode, a second via connected to the second electrode, and a third via connected to the first conductive feature. A part of the first via is disposed in the insulating layer. A portion of the first conductive feature is directly under the capacitor structure. |
| US11923402B2 |
Light emitting diode device
Described are light emitting diode (LED) devices including a combination of electroluminescent and photo-luminescent active regions in the same wafer to provide LEDs with emission spectra that are adjustable after epitaxial growth. The LED device includes a multilayer anode contact comprising a reflecting metal and at least one transparent conducting oxide layer in between the metal and the p-type layer surface. The thickness of the transparent conducting oxide layer may vary for LEDs fabricated with different emission spectra. |
| US11923401B2 |
III-nitride multi-wavelength LED arrays
Described are arrays of light emitting diode (LED) devices and methods for their manufacture. An LED array comprises a first mesa comprising a top surface, at least a first LED including a first p-type layer, a first n-type layer and a first color active region and a tunnel junction on the first LED, the top surface comprising a second n-type layer on the tunnel junction. The LED array further comprises an adjacent mesa comprising a top surface, the first LED, a second LED including the second n-type layer, a second p-type layer and a second color active region. There is a first trench separating the first mesa and the adjacent mesa, n-type metallization in the first trench and in electrical contact with the first color active region and the second color active region of the adjacent mesa, and p-type metallization contacts on the n-type layer of the first mesa and on the p-type layer of the adjacent mesa. |
| US11923400B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus includes a substrate, a light-emitting device provided on the substrate, a driving transistor device configured to control the light-emitting device, a first power supply line electrically connected to a source region of the driving transistor device, a conductive pattern electrically connected to a gate electrode of the driving transistor device, and a second power supply line electrically connected to the first power supply line, wherein the conductive pattern and the first power supply line constitute a first capacitor, and the conductive pattern and the second power supply line constitute a second capacitor, wherein the first capacitor and the second capacitor are connected in parallel. |
| US11923399B2 |
Micro light emitting diode display panel
A micro light-emitting diode display panel includes a substrate, at least one light-emitting element, a reflective layer and a light-absorbing layer. The at least one light-emitting element is disposed on the substrate to define at least one pixel, and each light-emitting element includes micro light-emitting diodes. The reflective layer is disposed on the substrate and located between the micro light-emitting diodes. The reflective layer has cavities surrounding the micro light-emitting diodes, such that a thickness of a portion of the reflective layer close to any one of the micro light-emitting diodes is greater than a thickness of a portion of the reflective layer away from the corresponding micro light-emitting diode. The light-absorbing layer is at least disposed in the cavities of the reflective layer. |
| US11923397B2 |
Micro light emitting diode display substrate and manufacturing method thereof
The present invention discloses a micro light emitting diode display substrate and a manufacturing method thereof. The substrate includes an underlay substrate, a thin film transistor and a micro light emitting diode disposed on a top surface of the underlay substrate and connected to each other, a first metal film layer disposed on a bottom surface of the underlay substrate and at least formed with fanout circuit pattern and a side printed bonding pad. The fanout circuit pattern is connected to the side printed bonding pad, the side printed bonding pad is connected to the thin film transistor through a side wire such that after the display substrate is assembled with a bezel, a top surface display pixel region can maximally approach the bezel, to achieve bezel-less effect. |
| US11923393B2 |
Semiconductor image sensor having reflection component and method of making
A semiconductor image sensor includes a pixel. The pixel includes a first substrate; and a photodiode in the first substrate. The semiconductor image sensor further includes an interconnect structure electrically connected to the pixel. The semiconductor image sensor further includes a reflection structure between the interconnect and the photodiode, wherein the reflection structure is configured to reflect light passing through the photodiode back toward the photodiode. |
| US11923390B2 |
Detection module and display device having the same
A detection module for a display device includes: a substrate; a detector disposed on the substrate to detect an external signal; a sensor driving circuit disposed on the substrate to drive the detector; and a light shielding layer to block an external light from entering the sensor driving circuit and to receive a light blocking voltage. |
| US11923389B2 |
Image sensing device
An image sensing device includes photoelectric conversion elements structured to convert light into electrical signals, and a color filter layer structured to filter incident light towards the photoelectric conversion elements depending on a wavelength range of the incident light corresponding to colors of the incident light to allow the filtered light to be detected by the photoelectric conversion elements corresponding to the colors of the incident light. The color filter layer includes a plurality of first color filters as part of the different filters and structured to allow light at a wavelength range corresponding to a first color and arranged adjacent to each other. A distance between at least one of the first color filters and a corresponding photoelectric conversion element formed below the at least one of the first color filters is different from a distance between the remaining first color filters and corresponding photoelectric conversion elements, respectively. |
| US11923384B2 |
Display panel, manufacturing method thereof, and display device
The present disclosure provides a display panel, a manufacturing method thereof, and a display device. The display panel includes a first transistor. The first transistor includes a first semiconductor layer, and the first semiconductor layer includes bismuth selenium oxide materials to enhance mobility of the first transistor and improve electrical performance of the display panel, so that the display panel meets requirements of high refresh rate and high transmittance. |
| US11923381B2 |
Display device with auxiliary bottom line
A display device may include a first conductive layer disposed on a substrate, and including an auxiliary bottom line and an additional conductive pattern; a first insulating layer disposed on the substrate and the first conductive layer; a semiconductor pattern disposed on the first insulating layer; a second insulating layer disposed on the first insulating layer and the semiconductor pattern; a second conductive layer disposed on the second insulating layer, and including a conductive pattern and a gate electrode; a third insulating layer disposed on the second insulating layer and the second conductive layer; a connection pattern disposed on the third insulating layer and electrically connected to the conductive pattern; a first electrode disposed on the connection pattern and electrically connected to the connection pattern; and at least one light emitting element disposed on the first electrode and electrically connected to the first electrode. |
| US11923379B2 |
Method for preparing display substrate
Provided is a method for preparing a display substrate. The method includes: providing a substrate, the substrate including a plurality of pixel island regions spaced apart and a plurality of bridge regions connecting adjacent pixel island regions; forming thin film transistors and first signal lines in the pixel island regions, and forming first connecting bridges in the bridge regions; and forming second signal lines, second connecting bridges, and a source/drain layer on the substrate by a one-time patterning process. |
| US11923375B2 |
Display apparatus and method of manufacturing the same
A display apparatus includes a substrate partitioned into a central area and a peripheral area disposed adjacent to the central area. The central area includes a display area; a first insulating layer corresponding to the peripheral area of the substrate; at least one slit corresponding to a region of the first insulating layer; and a cladding layer, which covers the at least one slit, on the first insulating layer. |
| US11923374B2 |
3D semiconductor device and structure with metal layers
A semiconductor device, the device including: a first silicon layer including a first single crystal silicon layer; a plurality of first transistors each including a single crystal channel; a first metal layer disposed over the plurality of first transistors; a second metal layer disposed over the first metal layer; a third metal layer disposed over the second metal layer; a second level including a plurality of second transistors, the second level disposed over the third metal layer; a fourth metal layer disposed over the second level; a fifth metal layer disposed over the fourth metal layer; a via disposed through the second level, where at least one of the plurality of second transistors includes a metal gate, where an average thickness of the fifth metal layer is greater than an average thickness of the third metal layer by at least 50%; and at least one Electrostatic discharge (“ESD”) structure. |
| US11923373B2 |
Semiconductor structure
A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor on insulator (SOI) substrate, a first electrically conductive structure, and a second electrically conductive structure. The SOI substrate includes a base substrate, a buried insulation layer disposed on the base substrate, a semiconductor layer disposed on the buried insulation layer, and a trap rich layer disposed between the buried insulation layer and the base substrate. At least a part of the first electrically conductive structure and at least a part of the second electrically conductive structure are disposed in the trap rich layer. A part of the trap rich layer is disposed between the first electrically conductive structure and the second electrically conductive structure. The first electrically conductive structure, the second electrically conductive structure, and the trap rich layer disposed between the first electrically conductive structure and the second electrically conductive structure are at least a portion of an anti-fuse structure. |
| US11923370B2 |
Forksheet transistors with dielectric or conductive spine
Embodiments disclosed herein include forksheet transistor devices having a dielectric or a conductive spine. For example, an integrated circuit structure includes a dielectric spine. A first transistor device includes a first vertical stack of semiconductor channels spaced apart from a first edge of the dielectric spine. A second transistor device includes a second vertical stack of semiconductor channels spaced apart from a second edge of the dielectric spine. An N-type gate structure is on the first vertical stack of semiconductor channels, a portion of the N-type gate structure laterally between and in contact with the first edge of the dielectric spine and the first vertical stack of semiconductor channels. A P-type gate structure is on the second vertical stack of semiconductor channels, a portion of the P-type gate structure laterally between and in contact with the second edge of the dielectric spine and the second vertical stack of semiconductor channels. |
| US11923366B2 |
Transistor isolation regions and methods of forming the same
In an embodiment, a device includes: a first semiconductor fin extending from a substrate; a second semiconductor fin extending from the substrate; a hybrid fin over the substrate, the second semiconductor fin disposed between the first semiconductor fin and the hybrid fin; a first isolation region between the first semiconductor fin and the second semiconductor fin; and a second isolation region between the second semiconductor fin and the hybrid fin, a top surface of the second isolation region disposed further from the substrate than a top surface of the first isolation region. |
| US11923365B2 |
Integrated circuit devices including transistor stacks having different threshold voltages and methods of forming the same
Integrated circuit devices may include two transistor stacks including lower transistors having different threshold voltages and upper transistors having different threshold voltages. Gate insulators of the lower transistors may have different dipole elements or different areal densities of dipole elements, and the upper transistors may have different gate electrode structures. |
| US11923362B2 |
Integrated circuit (IC) device
An integrated circuit (IC) device includes: a fin-type active area protruding from a substrate and extending in a first horizontal direction; a first nanosheet disposed above an upper surface of the fin-type active area with a first separation space therebetween; a second nanosheet disposed above the first nanosheet with a second separation space therebetween; a gate line extending on the substrate in a second horizontal direction intersecting the first horizontal direction, at least a portion of the gate line being disposed in the second separation space; and a bottom insulation structure disposed in the first separation space. |
| US11923358B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
A device comprises a first transistor, a second transistor, a first contact, and a second contact. The first transistor comprises a first gate structure, first source/drain regions on opposite sides of the first gate structure, and first gate spacers spacing the first gate structure apart from the first source/drain regions. The second transistor comprises a second gate structure, second source/drain regions on opposite sides of the second gate structure, and second gate spacers spacing the second gate structure apart from the second source/drain regions. The first contact forms a first contact interface with one of the first source/drain regions. The second contact forms a second contact interface with one of the second source/drain regions. An area ratio of the first contact interface to top surface the first source/drain region is greater than an area ratio of the second contact interface to top surface of the second source/drain region. |
| US11923355B2 |
Deep trench capacitor fuse structure for high voltage breakdown defense and methods for forming the same
Devices and methods for manufacturing a deep trench capacitor fuse for high voltage breakdown defense. A semiconductor device comprising a deep trench capacitor structure and a transistor structure. The transistor structure may comprise a base, a first terminal formed within the base, and a second terminal formed within the base. The first terminal and the second terminal may be formed by doping the base. The deep trench capacitor structure may comprise a first metallic electrode layer and a second metallic electrode layer. The first terminal may be electrically connected to the first metallic electrode layer, and the second terminal may be electrically connected to the second metallic electrode layer. |
| US11923351B2 |
Stacked-chip packages having through vias
A stacked-chip package of the inventive concepts includes a first chip and a second chip stacked on the first chip. The first chip may include a first cell array region, a first core circuit region including a first core terminal, and a first peripheral circuit region including a plurality of first peripheral circuit terminals. The second chip may include a second cell array region on the first cell array region, a second core circuit region on the first core circuit region and including a second core terminal, and a through via on the first peripheral circuit region and connected to at least one first peripheral circuit terminal of the plurality of first peripheral circuit terminals. |
| US11923349B2 |
Semiconductor structures
A semiconductor structure includes a die and a first connector. The first connector is disposed on the die. The first connector includes a first connecting housing, a first connecting element and a first connecting portion. The first connecting element is electrically connected to the die and disposed at a first side of the first connecting housing. The first connecting portion is disposed at a second side different from the first side of the first connecting housing, wherein the first connecting portion is one of a hole and a protrusion with respect to a surface of the second side of the first connecting housing. |
| US11923348B2 |
Light emitting device with LED stack for display and display apparatus having the same
A light emitting diode pixel for a display includes a first subpixel including a first LED sub-unit, a second subpixel including a second LED sub-unit, a third subpixel including a third LED sub-unit, and a bonding layer overlapping the first, second, and third subpixels, in which each of the first, second, and third LED sub-units includes a first type of semiconductor layer and a second type of semiconductor layer, each of the first, second, and third LED sub-units is disposed on a different plane, and light generated from the second subpixel is configured to be emitted to an outside of the light emitting diode pixel by passing through a lesser number of LED sub-units than light generated from the first subpixel and emitted to the outside. |
| US11923346B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a substrate including a display area and a non-display area, and pixels disposed in the display area. The pixels each include first electrodes, second electrodes spaced apart from the first electrodes, and light emitting elements disposed between the first electrodes and the second electrodes. The first electrodes each include a closed loop of a polygonal shape in some sections. |
| US11923345B2 |
Light emitting device and light emitting module including the same
A light emitting module including a mounting substrate, light emitting chips mounted on the mounting substrate, and pads, in which the light emitting chips include a first substrate, a first light emitting unit on a first surface of the first substrate, a second substrate spaced apart from the first substrate, and a second light emitting unit on a second surface of the second substrate, the first substrate includes a first side surface including a first modified surface, and the second substrate includes a second side surface facing the first side surface and including a second modified surface, the first modified surface includes first modified regions extended in a thickness direction and first ruptured regions disposed therebetween, the second modified surface includes second modified regions extended in the thickness direction and second ruptured regions disposed therebetween, and the first ruptured regions have the same width as the second ruptured regions. |
| US11923344B2 |
Compact power module
A power module is provided with a substrate, power devices, and a housing. The power devices are mounted on device pads of the substrate and arranged to provide a power circuit having a first input, a second input, and at least one output. First and second power terminals provide first and second inputs for the power circuit. At least one output power terminal provides at least one output. The housing encompasses the substrate, the power devices, and portions of the first and second input power terminals as well as the at least one output power terminal. The first and second input power terminals extend out of a first side of the housing, and the at least one output power terminal extends out of a second side of the housing, the first side being opposite the second side. |
| US11923339B2 |
Integration of three-dimensional NAND memory devices with multiple functional chips
Embodiments of three-dimensional semiconductor devices and fabrication methods are disclosed. The method includes forming a first and a second memory chips and a microprocessor chip. The method also includes bonding a first interconnect layer of the first memory chip with a second interconnect layer of the second memory chip, such that one or more first memory cells of the first memory chip are electrically connected with one or more second memory cells of the second memory chip through interconnect structures of the first and second interconnect layers. The method further includes bonding a third interconnect layer of the microprocessor chip with a substrate of the second memory chip, such that the one or more microprocessor devices of the microprocessor chip are electrically connected with one or more second memory cell of the second memory chip through interconnect structures of the second and third interconnect layers. |
| US11923335B2 |
Anisotropic conductive film and connected structure
Anisotropic conductive films, each including an insulating adhesive layer and conductive particles insulating adhesive layer in a lattice-like manner. Among center distances between an arbitrary conductive particle and conductive particles adjacent to the conductive particle, the shortest distance to the conductive particle is a first center distance; the next shortest distance is a second center distance. These center distances are 1.5 to 5 times the conductive particles' diameter. The arbitrary conductive particle, conductive particle spaced apart from the conductive particle by the first center distance, conductive particle spaced apart from the conductive particle by first center distance or second center distance form an acute triangle. Regarding this acute triangle, an acute angle formed between a straight line orthogonal to a first array direction passing through the conductive particles and second array direction passing through conductive particles being 18 to 35°. These anisotropic conductive films have stable connection reliability in COG connection. |
| US11923331B2 |
Die attached leveling control by metal stopper bumps
In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an integrated chip (IC), including a substrate, a first die disposed over the substrate, a metal wire attached to a frontside of the first die, and a first plurality of die stopper bumps disposed along a backside of the first die and configured to control an angle of operation of the first die. The first plurality of die stopper bumps directly contacts a backside surface of the first die. |
| US11923329B2 |
Uniform electrochemical plating of metal onto arrays of pillars having different lateral densities and related technology
A semiconductor die assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology includes first and second semiconductor dies spaced apart from one another. The first semiconductor die has a major surface with non-overlapping first and second regions. The semiconductor die assembly further includes an array of first pillars extending heightwise from the first region of the major surface of the first semiconductor die toward the second semiconductor die. Similarly, the semiconductor die assembly includes an array of second pillars extending heightwise from the second region of the major surface of the first semiconductor die toward the second semiconductor die. The first and second pillars have different lateral densities and different average widths. The latter difference at least partially offsets an effect of the former difference on relative metal deposition rates of an electrochemical plating process used to form the first and second pillars. |
| US11923323B2 |
High-density flip chip package for wireless transceivers
An RF flip chip is provided in which a local bump region adjacent a die corner includes a balun having a centrally-located bump. |
| US11923320B2 |
Semiconductor device having tapered metal coated sidewalls
A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die having a top side surface comprising a semiconductor material including circuitry therein having bond pads connected to nodes in the circuitry, a bottom side surface, and sidewall surfaces between the top side surface and the bottom side surface. A metal coating layer including a bottom side metal layer is over the bottom side surface that extends continuously to a sidewall metal layer on the sidewall surfaces. The sidewall metal layer defines a sidewall plane that is at an angle from 10° to 60° relative to a normal projected from a bottom plane defined by the bottom side metal layer. |
| US11923313B2 |
RF device without silicon handle substrate for enhanced thermal and electrical performance and methods of forming the same
The present disclosure relates to a radio frequency (RF) device that includes a mold device die and a multilayer redistribution structure underneath the mold device die. The mold device die includes a device region with a back-end-of-line (BEOL) portion and a front-end-of-line (FEOL) portion over the BEOL portion, and a first mold compound. The FEOL portion includes an active layer, a contact layer, and isolation sections. Herein, the active layer and the isolation sections reside over the contact layer, and the active layer is surrounded by the isolation sections. The first mold compound resides over the active layer without silicon crystal, which has no germanium content, in between. The multilayer redistribution structure includes redistribution interconnections and a number of bump structures that are at bottom of the multilayer redistribution structure and electrically coupled to the mold device die via the redistribution interconnections. |
| US11923311B2 |
Forming self-aligned multi-metal interconnects
An interconnect structure is provided. The interconnect structure includes first conducting lines and second conducting lines. The first conducting lines are formed of a first metallic material and include at least one individual first conducting line in contact with a first corresponding substrate conducting line. The second conducting lines are formed of a second metallic material and include at least one individual second conducting line between neighboring first conducting lines and in contact with a second corresponding substrate conducting line. The at least one individual second conducting line is separated from each of the neighboring first conducting lines by controlled distances. |
| US11923308B2 |
Die interconnect structures having bump field and ground plane
Generally discussed herein are systems, devices, and methods to reduce crosstalk interference. An interconnect structure can include a first metal layer, a second metal layer, a third metal layer, the first metal layer closer to the first and second dies than the second and third metal layers, the first metal layer including a ground plane within a footprint of a bump field of the interconnect structure and signal traces outside the footprint of the bump field. |
| US11923304B2 |
Electro-migration barrier for interconnect
The present disclosure relates to an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a conductive interconnect disposed on a dielectric over a substrate. An interfacial layer is arranged along an upper surface of the conductive interconnect. A liner is arranged along a lower surface of the conductive interconnect. The liner and the interfacial layer surround the conductive interconnect. A middle layer is located over the interfacial layer and has a bottommost surface over the dielectric. A bottommost surface of the interfacial layer and the bottommost surface of the middle layer are both above a top of the conductive interconnect. |
| US11923303B2 |
Carrier, assembly with a carrier, and method for producing a carrier
A carrier comprises: a main body made of a material comprising a thermal conductivity of at least 380 W/(m K), wherein the main body comprises a mounting surface for mechanical and thermal connection with a component, wherein the main body comprises a recess which penetrates the main body along a first direction perpendicular to the main extension plane of the main body, an electrically insulating filler is arranged in the recess, which comprises a further recess penetrating the filler along the first direction, an inner wall of the filler surrounding the further recess is provided with an electrically conductive coating to form a via through the main body. |
| US11923301B2 |
Method of manufacturing semiconductor device
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, including: forming a plurality of gate strips, each gate strip is a gate terminal of a transistor; forming a plurality of first contact vias connected to a part of the gate strips; forming a plurality of first metal strips above the plurality of gate strips; connecting one of the first metal strips to one of the first contact vias; forming a plurality of second metal strips above the plurality of first metal strips, wherein the plurality of second metal strips are co-planar, each second metal strip and one of the first metal strips are crisscrossed from top view; a length between two adjacent gate strips is twice as a length between two adjacent second metal strips, and a length of said one of the first metal strips is smaller than two and a half times as the length between two adjacent gate strips. |
| US11923298B2 |
Method of fabricating semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes a first active pattern on a substrate; a first gate electrode crossing the first active pattern; source/drain patterns in an upper portion of the first active pattern and at opposite sides, respectively, of the first gate electrode; a first gate capping pattern on the first gate electrode; an interlayer insulating layer on the source/drain patterns; first and second active contacts penetrating the interlayer insulating layer and being respectively connected to the pair of source/drain patterns; and a first interconnection layer on the first and second active contacts. The first interconnection layer may include a first insulating structure covering a top surface of the second active contact; and a first interconnection line covering a top surface of the first active contact and extending on the first insulating structure, and covering a top surface of the first gate capping pattern between the first and second active contacts. |
| US11923297B2 |
Apparatus and methods for generating a circuit with high density routing layout
Apparatus and methods for generating a physical layout for a high density routing circuit are disclosed. An exemplary semiconductor structure includes: a gate structure; a plurality of first metal lines formed in a first dielectric layer below the gate structure; at least one first via formed in a second dielectric layer between the gate structure and the first dielectric layer; a plurality of second metal lines formed in a third dielectric layer over the gate structure; and at least one second via formed in a fourth dielectric layer between the gate structure and the third dielectric layer. Each of the at least one first via is electrically connected to the gate structure and a corresponding one of the plurality of first metal lines. Each of the at least one second via is electrically connected to the gate structure and a corresponding one of the plurality of second metal lines. |
| US11923294B2 |
Interconnect structures of semiconductor device and methods of forming the same
An interconnect structure includes an etching stop layer, a dielectric layer and an insert layer and a conductive line. The insert layer is located between the etching stop layer and the dielectric layer. The conductive line extends through the dielectric layer, the insert layer, and the etching stop layer. A material of the insert layer is different from the dielectric layer and the etching stop layer. |
| US11923293B2 |
Barrier structure on interconnect wire to increase processing window for overlying via
In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an integrated chip that includes a first interconnect dielectric layer arranged over a substrate. An interconnect wire extends through the first interconnect dielectric layer, and a barrier structure is arranged directly over the interconnect wire. The integrated chip further includes an etch stop layer arranged over the barrier structure and surrounds outer sidewalls of the barrier structure. A second interconnect dielectric layer is arranged over the etch stop layer, and an interconnect via extends through the second interconnect dielectric layer, the etch stop layer, and the barrier structure to contact the interconnect wire. |
| US11923283B2 |
Semiconductor package and method for fabricating the same
A semiconductor package including a first package substrate, a first semiconductor chip on a top surface of the first package substrate, an interposer electrically connected to the first package substrate on a top surface of the first semiconductor chip, and a molding layer configured to cover the first package substrate and the first semiconductor chip may be provided. The interposer may include an interposer trench recessed from a bottom surface of the interposer that faces both the top surface of the first semiconductor chip and the top surface of the first package substrate, and an interposer hole penetrating the interposer. The molding layer may include a filling portion filling a region between the first package substrate and the interposer, a through portion filling the interposer hole, and a cover portion covering at least a part of a top surface of the interposer. |
| US11923279B2 |
Semiconductor device
A first semiconductor device includes: a first wiring layer including a first interlayer insulating film, a first electrode pad, and a first dummy electrode, the first electrode pad being embedded in the first interlayer insulating film and having one surface located on same plane as one surface of the first interlayer insulating film, and the first dummy electrode being embedded in the first interlayer insulating film, having one surface located on same plane as the one surface of the first interlayer insulating film, and being disposed around the first electrode pad; and a second wiring layer including a second interlayer insulating film, a second electrode pad, and a second dummy electrode, the second electrode pad being embedded in the second interlayer insulating film, having one surface located on same surface as one surface of the second interlayer insulating film, and being bonded to the first electrode pad, and the second dummy electrode having one surface located on same plane as the surface located closer to the first interlayer insulating film of the second interlayer insulating film, being disposed around the second electrode pad, and being bonded to the first dummy electrode. A second semiconductor device includes: a first semiconductor section including a first electrode, the first electrode being formed on a surface located closer to a bonding interface and extending in a first direction; and a second semiconductor section including a second electrode and disposed to be bonded to the first semiconductor section at the bonding interface, the second electrode being bonded to the first electrode and extending in a second direction that intersects with the first direction. |
| US11923278B2 |
Semiconductor module
A semiconductor module includes a semiconductor device and bus bar. The device includes an insulating substrate, conductive member, switching elements, and first/second input terminals. The substrate has main/back surfaces opposite in a thickness direction, with the conductive member disposed on the main surface. The switching elements are connected to the conductive member. The first input terminal, including a first terminal portion, is connected to the conductive member. The second input terminal, including a second terminal portion overlapping with the first terminal portion in the thickness direction, is connected to the switching elements. The second input terminal is separate from the first input terminal and conductive member in the thickness direction. The bus bar includes first/second terminals. The second terminal, separate from the first terminal in the thickness direction, partially overlaps with the first terminal in the thickness direction. The first/second terminals are connected to the first/second terminal portions, respectively. |
| US11923276B2 |
Semiconductor device including a bidirectional switch
A semiconductor includes a carrier; a semiconductor element arranged on the carrier; a first row of terminals arranged along a first side face of the carrier; a second row of terminals arranged along a second side face of the carrier opposite the first side face; and an encapsulation body encapsulating the semiconductor element, wherein the semiconductor element comprises a first transistor structure and a second transistor structure, wherein the first row of terminals comprises a first gate terminal, a first sensing terminal coupled, and a first power terminal, wherein the second row of terminals, a second sensing terminal, and a second power terminal. |
| US11923275B2 |
Lead-frame assembly, semiconductor package and methods for improved adhesion
A lead-frame assembly is disclosed, for a semiconductor die and comprising a die attach pad and a plurality of elongate leads spaced apart therefrom; wherein each elongate lead has a first proximal end portion, a second distal end portion and a middle portion therebetween; wherein the die attach pad and each of the plurality of elongate leads each comprise a coating-free portion, and a coated portion having a coating material thereon; wherein a part of a perimeter of the die attach pad proximal each lead is comprised in the coating-free portion, and wherein the proximal end portion of each elongate lead is comprised in the coating-free portion. Associated package assemblies and methods are also disclosed. |
| US11923274B2 |
Semiconductor device package including promoters and method of manufacturing the same
The subject application discloses a substrate. The substrate includes a first conductive layer, a first bonding layer, a first dielectric layer, and a conductive via. The first bonding layer is disposed on the first conductive layer. The first dielectric layer is disposed on the first bonding layer. The conductive via penetrates the first dielectric layer and is electrically connected with the first conductive layer. |
| US11923273B2 |
Method of manufacturing a semiconductor device
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, including: forming a plurality of first metal strips extending in a first direction on a first plane; and forming a plurality of second metal strips extending in the first direction on a second plane over the first plane by executing a photolithography operation with a single mask, wherein a first second metal strip (FIG. 1, 131) is disposed over a first first metal strip; wherein the first first metal strip and the first second metal strip are directed to a first voltage source; wherein a distance between the first second metal strip and a second second metal strip immediate adjacent to the first second metal strip is greater than a distance between the second second metal strip and a third second metal strip immediate adjacent to the second second metal strip. |
| US11923272B2 |
Integrated assemblies and methods of forming integrated assemblies
Some embodiments include a method of forming an integrated assembly. Semiconductor material is patterned into a configuration which includes a set of first upwardly-projecting structures spaced from one another by first gaps, and a second upwardly-projecting structure spaced from the set by a second gap. The second gap is larger than the first gaps. Conductive material is formed along the first and second upwardly-projecting structures and within the first and second gaps. First and second segments of protective material are formed over regions of the conductive material within the second gap, and then an etch is utilized to pattern the conductive material into first conductive structures within the first gaps and into second conductive structures within the second gap. Some embodiments include integrated assemblies. |
| US11923270B2 |
Semiconductor device
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor chip having a first electrode on a first surface, a metal plate, and a first conductive bonding sheet that is disposed between the first surface of the semiconductor chip and the metal plate and bonds the first electrode to the metal plate. |
| US11923269B2 |
Co-packaged optical module
An optical module includes an optoelectronic assembly and a heat spreader. The optoelectronic assembly includes a flat, rigid substrate, an array of electrical contacts positioned on a first portion of the substrate, and an optoelectronics assemblage that is electrically connected to the array of contacts and is positioned apart from the array of electrical contacts. The heat spreader is comprised of a thermally conductive material and comprises a second portion that is structurally connected to the first portion and a third portion that is thermally connected to the optoelectronics assemblage. |
| US11923263B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of forming
A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a chip underlying the substrate, a chip overlying the substrate, and a dummy die overlying the substrate. A pattern of the dummy die includes a first interior sidewall and a second interior sidewall, and a stress relief material between the first interior sidewall and the second interior sidewall to form a dummy die stress balance pattern. |
| US11923256B2 |
Cap for package of integrated circuit
A cover for an integrated circuit package includes a central plate and a peripheral frame surrounding the central plate. The peripheral frame is vertically spaced from and parallel to the central plate. The peripheral frame includes through openings formed therein. The cover can be used to package a semiconductor chip that is mounted to a substrate. |
| US11923254B2 |
Method for detecting temperature of thermal chamber
The present application provides a method for detecting temperature of thermal chamber comprising: conducting a thermal treatment at a predicted temperature to a selected silicon wafer within a thermal chamber, wherein the predicted temperature comprises plural temperature points set in order; obtaining a haze value corresponding to the predicted temperature; obtaining a linear relationship I between the temperature and the haze; polishing and washing the silicon wafer; conducting a thermal treatment at a predicted temperature to the polished silicon wafer within the thermal chamber; obtaining a linear relationship II between the temperature and the haze; calculating a difference of the haze at same temperature point between the two thermal treatments, and obtaining an actual temperature difference of the thermal chamber based on the difference of the haze. The present application increases efficiency and accuracy of temperature detection of the thermal chamber, reduce fluctuations caused by silicon wafer thickness and resistivity, increase utilization of silicon wafer, and reduce cost. |
| US11923253B2 |
Integrated circuit structure
A device includes a first transistor, a second transistor, and a dielectric structure. The first transistor is over a substrate and has a first gate structure. The second transistor is over the substrate and has a second gate structure. The dielectric structure is between the first gate structure and the second gate structure. The dielectric structure has a width increasing from a bottom position of the dielectric structure to a first position higher than the bottom position of the dielectric structure. A width of the first gate structure is less than the width of the dielectric structure at the first position. |
| US11923249B2 |
Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same
A semiconductor device in which fluctuation in electric characteristics due to miniaturization is less likely to be caused is provided. The semiconductor device includes an oxide semiconductor film including a first region, a pair of second regions in contact with side surfaces of the first region, and a pair of third regions in contact with side surfaces of the pair of second regions; a gate insulating film provided over the oxide semiconductor film; and a first electrode that is over the gate insulating film and overlaps with the first region. The first region is a CAAC oxide semiconductor region. The pair of second regions and the pair of third regions are each an amorphous oxide semiconductor region containing a dopant. The dopant concentration of the pair of third regions is higher than the dopant concentration of the pair of second regions. |
| US11923244B2 |
Subtractive metals and subtractive metal semiconductor structures
Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to subtractive metals, subtractive metal semiconductor structures, subtractive metal interconnects, and to processes for forming such semiconductor structures and interconnects. In an embodiment, a process for fabricating a semiconductor structure is provided. The process includes performing a degas operation on the semiconductor structure and depositing a liner layer on the semiconductor structure. The process further includes performing a sputter operation on the semiconductor structure, and depositing, by physical vapor deposition, a metal layer on the liner layer, wherein the liner layer comprises Ti, Ta, TaN, or combinations thereof, and a resistivity of the metal layer is about 30 μΩ·cm or less. |
| US11923230B1 |
3D semiconductor device and structure with bonding
A 3D semiconductor device, the device including: a first level including a first single crystal layer, the first level including first transistors, where each of the first transistors includes a single crystal channel; first metal layers interconnecting at least the first transistors; a second metal layer overlaying the first metal layers; and a second level including a second single crystal layer, the second level including second transistors and at least one third metal layer, where the second level overlays the first level, where at least one of the second transistors includes a transistor channel, where the second level includes a plurality of DRAM memory cells, where each of the plurality of DRAM memory cells includes at least one of the second transistors, where the second level is directly bonded to the first level, and where the bonded includes metal to metal bonds. |
| US11923226B2 |
Conveyor device and semiconductor production equipment
This application provides a conveyor device and semiconductor production equipment, and relates to the technical field of semiconductor production equipment. The conveyor device is installed on a machine platform of semiconductor production equipment, the machine platform is provided with a guide structure, and the guide structure is provided with multiple oil injection ports arranged along an extension direction of the guide structure. The conveyor device includes a conveyor platform and a driving mechanism, where the conveyor platform is slidably installed on the guide structure to carry and convey wafers, the conveyor platform covers at least one of the multiple oil injection ports, and the driving mechanism is connected to the conveyor platform. |
| US11923223B2 |
Apparatus and method for detecting a wafer in a cassette
A warning is issued about an irregularity concerning a wafer stored in a cassette if a difference between a value of an apparent thickness of the wafer and the previously obtained value of an actual thickness of the wafer exceeds a threshold value, the value of the apparent thickness of the wafer being obtained by a non-contact-type sensor for detecting a front portion of the wafer laterally of the wafer. Consequently, the wafer is prevented from being damaged when it is taken out of the cassette. |
| US11923217B2 |
Processing system having a front opening unified pod (FOUP) load lock
An embodiment is a processing system for processing a substrate. The processing system includes a Front Opening Unified Pod (FOUP) load lock (FLL) and a vacuum system. The FLL has walls defining an interior space therein. The FLL includes load lock isolation and tunnel isolation doors. The load lock isolation door is operable to close a first opening in a first sidewall of the FLL. The first opening is sized so that a FOUP is capable of passing therethrough. The tunnel isolation door is operable to close a second opening in a second sidewall of the FLL. The second opening is sized so that a substrate is capable of passing therethrough. The vacuum system is fluidly connected to the interior space of the FLL and is operable to pump down a pressure of the interior space of the FLL. |
| US11923213B2 |
Substrate heating unit, substrate processing apparatus, and substrate processing method
Proposed is a substrate heating unit including: a laser generator providing a laser beam for heating a substrate; and a beam shaper processing the laser beam from the laser generator and selectively providing one of a first beam having a uniform energy distribution and a second beam having an edge-enhanced energy distribution to the substrate. |
| US11923212B2 |
Apparatus and method for treating substrate
An apparatus for treating a substrate includes a process chamber having a process space inside, a support unit that supports the substrate in the process space, a heating unit that is provided inside the support unit and that heats the substrate, an exhaust unit that evacuates the process space, and a gas supply unit that supplies a gas into the process space, and the gas supply unit supplies the gas at a temperature selected from a first temperature and a second temperature. |
| US11923209B2 |
Substrate processing apparatus and substrate processing method
A substrate processing apparatus includes a substrate support configured to support and rotate a substrate, at least one first lower cleaning nozzle configured to spray a first cleaning liquid on a lower surface of the substrate, at least one second lower cleaning nozzle configured to spray a second cleaning liquid on the lower surface of the substrate, a bowl assembly disposed around the substrate support, the bowl assembly including a cup body providing an annular shaped accommodating space and inner and outer collection portions sequentially arranged in a radial direction in a lower portion of the cup body, an annular shaped discharge guide plate disposed in the receiving space of the bowl assembly under the substrate and extending outwardly from a circumference of the substrate, and a discharge separation plate provided within the receiving space of the bowl assembly to be movable upward and downward. |
| US11923202B2 |
Double patterning method
The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated circuit structure. The integrated circuit structure includes a substrate and a hard mask over the substrate. The hard mask has sidewalls that form a first opening and a second opening exposing an upper surface of the substrate. A block mask is arranged on the hard mask and is set back from the sidewalls of the hard mask. Spacers are disposed over the block mask and have sidewalls that define a spacer opening exposing an upper surface of the block mask. The block mask extends from directly below the spacers to laterally past the sidewalls of the spacers. |
| US11923195B2 |
Single crystal semiconductor structure and method of manufacturing the same
A single crystal semiconductor includes a strain compensation layer; an amorphous substrate disposed on the strain compensation layer; a lattice matching layer disposed on the amorphous substrate and including two or more single crystal layers; and a single crystal semiconductor layer disposed on the lattice matching layer, the lattice matching layer including a direction control film disposed on the amorphous substrate and including a single crystal structure, and a buffer layer including a material different from that of the direction control film, the buffer layer being disposed on the direction control film and including a single crystal structure. |
| US11923192B2 |
Methods for depositing an oxide film on a substrate by a cyclical deposition process and related device structures
A method for depositing an oxide film on a substrate by a cyclical deposition is disclosed. The method may include: depositing a metal oxide film over the substrate utilizing at least one deposition cycle of a first sub-cycle of the cyclical deposition process; and depositing a silicon oxide film directly on the metal oxide film utilizing at least one deposition cycle of a second sub-cycle of the cyclical deposition process. Semiconductor device structures including an oxide film deposited by the methods of the disclosure are also disclosed. |
| US11923186B2 |
Tool for replacing obstructed, upward-facing lightbulbs
The present invention is a device for installing and removing partially obstructed, upward-facing lightbulbs. It is comprised of a gripping element, a weight, a flexible rotary shaft having two ends, and an extension pole having two ends. The gripping element, itself, is comprised of a hollow, three-dimensional gripping element body having an inner and outer surface and a plurality of flexible, tactile members. The hollow, three-dimensional gripping element body is open at one end and closed at the other. At the open end, the plurality of flexible, tactile members are arranged about a peripheral rim at the opening. When the device is placed over a lightbulb, the flexible, tactile members capture the lightbulb. Rotating the extension pole will cause the lightbulb to rotate. |
| US11923183B2 |
Dynamic equilibration time calculation to improve MS/MS dynamic range
Dynamic skimmer pulsing and dynamic equilibration times are used for MS and MS/MS scans. A target percentage transmission of the ion beam is calculated based on a previous percentage transmission and a previous TIC or a previous highest intensity of a previous cycle time. An equilibration time is calculated based on the current percentage transmission and the target percentage transmission. A skimmer of a tandem mass spectrometer is controlled to attenuate the ion beam to the target percentage transmission to prevent saturation of a detector of the tandem mass spectrometer and to increase the dynamic range of the tandem mass spectrometer. The tandem mass spectrometer is controlled to perform an MS scan or an MS/MS scan after the calculated equilibration time to reduce the cycle time. |
| US11923177B2 |
Plasma processing apparatus and plasma processing method
A plasma processing apparatus includes: a processing container having a vertical tubular shape and an opening formed in a side wall of the processing container, the processing container configured to accommodate a plurality of substrates in multiple stages; a plasma partition wall airtightly provided on an outer wall of the processing container and configured to cover the opening and define a plasma generation space; a plasma electrode provided along the plasma partition wall; and a processing gas supplier provided outside the plasma generation space and configured to supply a plasma generation gas. |
| US11923173B2 |
Substrate processing apparatus, substrate processing method, method of manufacturing semiconductor device, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium
There is provided a technique capable of improving a uniformity of a substrate processing on a substrate surface. According to one aspect thereof, there is provided a substrate processing apparatus including: a substrate processing room; a plasma generation room; a gas supplier supplying a gas into the plasma generation room; a first coil surrounding the plasma generation room and to which an electric power is supplied; and a second coil surrounding the plasma generation room and to which an electric power is supplied. An axial direction of the second coil is equal to that of the first coil, a winding diameter of the second coil is different from that of the first coil, and a peak of a voltage distribution generated by supplying the electric power to the second coil does not overlap with a peak of a voltage distribution generated by the first coil. |
| US11923172B2 |
Paired dynamic parallel plate capacitively coupled plasmas
Processing chambers with a plurality of processing stations and individual wafer support surfaces are described. The processing stations and wafer support surfaces are arranged so that there is an equal number of processing stations and heaters. An RF generator is connected to a first electrode in a first station and a second electrode in a second station. A bottom RF path is formed by a connection between a first support surface and a second support surface. |
| US11923168B2 |
Microscopy imaging method for 3D tomography with predictive drift tracking for multiple charged particle beams
A method to compensate for drift while controlling a charged particle beam (CPB) system having at least one charged particle beam controllable in position. Sources of drift include mechanical variations in the stage supporting the sample, beam deflection shifts, and environmental impacts, such as temperature. The method includes positioning a sample supported by a stage in the CPB system, monitoring a reference fiducial on a surface of the sample from a start time to an end time, determining a drift compensation to compensate for a drift that causes an unintended change in the position of a first charged particle beam relative to the sample by a known amount over a period of time based on a change in the position of the reference fiducial between the start time and the end time, and adjusting positions of the first charged particle beam by applying the determined drift compensation during an operation of the CPB system. |
| US11923166B2 |
Guard electrode and field emission device
In a cylindrical guard electrode (5) provided on the outer peripheral side of an electron generation part (31) of an emitter (3), a distal end section (5A) 5 positioned in the emission direction of an electron beam (L1) from the electron generation part (31) includes: a distal end inner-peripheral-side part (A1) having an inner-peripheral-side curved surface portion (a1) convex in the emission direction; a distal end outer-peripheral-side part (A2) having an outer-peripheral-side curved portion (a2) convex in the emission direction; and a 10 distal end middle part (A3) positioned between the distal end inner-peripheral-side (A1) and the distal end outer-peripheral-side part (A2). The distal end middle part (A3) has a flat surface portion (a3) between the inner-peripheral-surface portion (a1) and the outer-peripheral-side curved surface portion (a2) so as to extend in the direction therebetween. |
| US11923165B2 |
Radiation tube and radiation source
A radiation tube that is used in a radiation source for radiography includes: an electron emitting unit that includes a cathode unit having an emitter electrode which emits electrons and a gate electrode; an anode unit that has an anode surface facing the cathode unit and collides with the electrons to generate radiation; a constant voltage supply unit that supplies a constant driving voltage to the gate electrode; and a vacuum tube that accommodates the constant voltage supply unit, the electron emitting unit, and the anode unit. |
| US11923159B2 |
Keyswitch structure and keycap support mechanism thereof
A keyswitch structure includes a keycap support mechanism and a keycap that is supported by the keycap support mechanism in a vertical direction. The keycap support mechanism includes a base and two supports. The base has two sliding slots. Each sliding slot has an opening in a horizontal direction and an obstruction block at the opening. The horizontal direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction. Each support has a sliding portion and a linkage portion. The sliding portions slide parallel to the horizontal direction in the sliding slots correspondingly. The obstruction block prevents the corresponding sliding portion from disengaging from the corresponding sliding slot. The two linkage portions push against each other in line contact, so that the two supports are mutually driven through the two linkage portions. |
| US11923156B2 |
Backlight module and lighting keyboard
A back light module is applied to a lighting keyboard with a plurality of keyswitches and includes a lighting unit, a light guide plate, a light penetrating membrane, a light calibration layer and an adhering component. The light guide plate has an opening used to accommodate the lighting unit. The light penetrating membrane is disposed on the light guide plate. The light calibration layer is disposed on the light penetrating membrane and has a second contour. The adhering component is disposed between the light guide plate and the light penetrating membrane, and has a first contour greater than the second contour. The adhering component includes a front region, a rear region and a hollow region. The front region is covered by the light calibration layer. The rear region is partly covered or not covered by the light calibration layer. The hollow region corresponds to and is larger than the opening. |
| US11923154B2 |
Trigger switch
A trigger switch according to one or more embodiments may include a first conductive plate (movable electrode) movable in response to movement of a trigger receiving a depressing operation, and a second fixed electrode (fixed electrode) located adjacent to a movable range of the first conductive plate with a space in between. The second fixed electrode forms a capacitor together with the first conductive plate. The capacitor formed by the first conductive plate and the second fixed electrode has a capacitance that changes as the first conductive plate moves. |
| US11923149B2 |
Multilayer ceramic capacitor and method of manufacturing the same
A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes a ceramic body including dielectric layers, a plurality of internal electrodes disposed in the ceramic body, and a first side margin portion and a second side margin portion respectively arranged on end portions of the internal electrodes exposed to first and second surfaces. The first and second side margin portions each include a first region adjacent to an outward facing side surface of the respective side margin portion, and a second region adjacent to the internal electrodes exposed to the first and second surfaces of the ceramic body, and an average size of dielectric grains included in the second region is larger than an average size of dielectric grains included in the first region. |
| US11923146B2 |
Multilayer ceramic capacitor and method of manufacturing the same
A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes a ceramic body having a dielectric layer, a plurality of internal electrodes disposed in the ceramic body, and a first side margin portion and a second side margin portion arranged on end portions of the internal electrodes exposed through respective opposing surfaces of the ceramic body. The ceramic body includes an active portion having the plurality of internal electrodes arranged to overlap each other with the dielectric layer interposed therebetween to form capacitance, and cover portions disposed above an uppermost and below a lowermost internal electrode of the active portion. The first and second side margin portions include tin (Sn), and a content of Sn included in the first and second side margin portions is greater than a content of Sn included in the dielectric layer of the active portion. |
| US11923145B2 |
Multilayer capacitor having improved reliability by adjusting grain size of dielectric layer
A multilayer capacitor includes a body including a multilayer structure in which a plurality of dielectric layers are stacked in a first direction and a plurality of internal electrodes stacked with the dielectric layer interposed therebetween and external electrodes formed outside the body and connected to the internal electrodes. The body includes an active portion and a side margin portion covering the active portion and opposing each other in a second direction, and 1 |
| US11923143B2 |
Capacitive cable
A capacitive cable comprised six long, thin and narrow electrode plates or strips (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106). Typically, they are 5 km long, 10 cm wide and 0.5 mm thick of aluminum or copper foil. Individual ones of them are separated by 0.25 mm thick polypropylene ribbons (107) insulating the individual strips from each other in an insulating manner. The assembly of strips and ribbons is contained within an insulating sheath 108. At opposite ends (111,112), the alternate strips are cut off short and the remaining fingers (114,115) are joined together and to connection wires (116,117), typically by riveting (118). The wires are insulated and the insulating sheath extends onto the insulation of the wires, whereby the entire cable is insulated for safe contact with foreign objects between the ends. |
| US11923139B2 |
Energy storage device for high temperature applications
An energy storage device, especially a super capacitor, useful for high temperature applications has current collector elements supporting a carbonaceous matrix modified or doped with pseudo-capacitive materials, including one or more transition metal dichalcogenides, transition metal oxides and mixtures thereof, in contact with a non-aqueous electrolyte composition whereby it is possible to exploit the faradic mechanism in addition to the electric double layer mechanism as an energy storage principle. |
| US11923138B2 |
Collecting device and collecting method
A collecting device includes a stage configured to place a substrate. A magnetic field generating unit holds, by a magnetic field, a first liquid containing a magnetic fluid and a collecting liquid to bring the first liquid into contact with at least an end portion of the substrate. A collecting unit collects the first liquid from the magnetic field generating unit. A separating unit separates the collecting liquid from the first liquid. |
| US11923137B2 |
Electromagnetic actuator arrangement
The invention relates to an electromagnetic actuator arrangement comprising an electromagnetic actuator device (2), in particular a camshaft adjusting device, having a housing (4) and at least one armature unit which can be driven, in response to the energization of a stationary, axially aligned coil unit, in or parallel to the axial direction and which is designed to interact with at least one slide and/or tappet unit (6, 7) extending in the axial direction, in particular a tappet unit (6, 7) effecting a camshaft adjustment of an internal combustion engine, and at least one switching gate (12) which can be arranged on a slide cam (14) and through which a transverse central plane (56) passes, wherein the actuator device (2) comprises a detection device for contactless magnetic and/or electrical interaction with the switching gate (12), which detection device comprises at least one magnetic field and/or electric field detection means which is designed to produce and/or detect a detection field acting directly on the switching gate (12), and a detection field evaluation means (32) which is designed to determine the position of the switching gate (12) by means of the measured detection field, the magnetic field and/or electric field detection means being arranged at least partially outside the housing (4). |
| US11923136B2 |
Magnetic coupling and use and adjustment method thereof
A magnetic coupling, includes a driving rotor sleeved on the driving shaft, a driven rotor sleeved on the driven shaft, external magnets mounted on the driving rotor and internal magnets mounted on the driven rotor and located on the inner sides of the external magnets; a plurality of internal magnets are arranged and uniformly distributed along the circumferential direction of the driven rotor; the external magnets and the internal magnets are aligned one by one along a radial direction; the internal magnets and the external magnets are magnetized along the radial direction; adjacent internal magnets have opposite magnetizing directions, and adjacent external magnets have opposite magnetizing directions; magnetic poles of the internal magnets are opposite to magnetic poles of the corresponding external magnets, and the driving rotor and the driven rotor form a working magnetic circuit through a magnetic field generated by the external magnets and a magnetic field generated by the internal magnets, wherein at least the external magnets are magnet exciting coils that generate a working magnetic field through power supply. |
| US11923131B2 |
Products and applications for the templated fabrication of materials using cold spray deposition
A product includes an array of cold spray-formed structures. Each of the structures is characterized by having a defined feature size in at least one dimension of less than 100 microns as measured in a plane of deposition of the structure, at least 90% of a theoretical density of a raw material from which the structure is formed, and essentially the same functional properties as the raw material. A product includes a cold spray-formed structure characterized by having a defined feature size in at least one dimension of less than 100 microns as measured in a plane of deposition of the structure, at least 90% of a theoretical density of a raw material from which the structure is formed, and essentially the same functional properties as the raw material. |
| US11923130B2 |
Laminated core and electric motor
A laminated core includes: a plurality of electrical steel sheets stacked in a thickness direction, wherein the electrical steel sheet includes an annular core back part and a plurality of tooth parts protruding from the core back part toward a radial direction and arranged at intervals in a circumferential direction of the core back part, and wherein among the plurality of electrical steel sheets, the tooth parts of the electrical steel sheets located at one side on the outside in a stacking direction are adhered to each other by an adhesion part provided between the tooth parts adjacent to each other in the stacking direction, the tooth parts of the electrical steel sheets located at the other side on the outside in the stacking direction are adhered to each other by an adhesion part provided between the tooth parts adjacent to each other in the stacking direction, and the tooth parts of the electrical steel sheets located at a center part in the stacking direction are not adhered to each other. |
| US11923129B2 |
Control system for transformer protection system
Methods and systems for controlling a circuit designed to protect electrical equipment, in particular sensitive power grid equipment such as transformers, are disclosed. In particular, methods of local and remote control of operation of protection circuits are provided that allow for remote access to change an operational mode of such protection circuits, while ensuring that power grid equipment is protected locally regardless of any configuration instructions received from a remote or centralized facility. Override levels may be set to ensure power grid transformer protection, regardless of operational mode or remote instruction. |
| US11923127B2 |
Method and device for insulation of high-voltage generator tank
The present disclosure relates to a tank of a high-voltage generator including a tank body and a tank lid. There is an opening in the tank lid. The opening is connected to the bellows so as to counteract the volume change of the transformer oil and avoid generation of bubbles. The tank includes a positive transformer, a negative transformer, a bellows, and other components. The high-voltage winding is embedded in the PCBs. The outer insulating bushing is covered by the PCBs so as to improve the insulativity between the turns of the high-voltage winding. In addition, oil barriers may be placed between the positive and the negative transformers, or between the transformers and the ground so as to eliminate the bridge breakdown effect and make the electric field uniform. By means of said measures, the present disclosure improves the stability of the high-voltage generator. |
| US11923125B2 |
Power conversion device, multilayer board included in the same, and vehicle having power conversion device mounted therein
A power conversion device includes a multilayer board including conductive layers that form a primary-side coil and a secondary-side coil of a transformer; and a circuit board electrically connected to the multilayer board, having a first conversion circuit formed therein or thereon. The multilayer board includes a transformer region in which the transformer is formed; a core member disposed in the transformer region and around the primary-side coil and secondary-side coil are wound; a circuit formed region which is adjacent to the transformer region and a second conversion circuit is formed, the second conversion circuit being electrically connected to the primary-side coil or the secondary-side coil; and a terminal portion which is electrically connected to the secondary-side coil or the primary-side coil. The first conversion circuit is electrically connected to the transformer via the terminal portion. One of the coils has a smaller number of turns than the other coil. |
| US11923124B2 |
Coil component
A coil component includes a body having one surface, and one end surface and the other end surface, respectively connected to the one surface and opposing each other, a support substrate embedded in the body, and a coil portion disposed on the support substrate and including first and second lead-out patterns respectively exposed from surfaces of the body. The first lead-out pattern is exposed from the one surface of the body and the one end surface of the body. The second lead-out pattern is exposed from the one surface of the body and the other end surface of the body. The body includes an anchor portion disposed in each of the first and second lead-out patterns. |
| US11923122B2 |
Inverter apparatus
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for an inverter which receives a direct current (DC) input, and outputs an alternating current (AC) output. A high AC voltage is achieved by serially connecting AC outputs from inversion modules included in the inverter. Multiple inversion stages are serially connected in order to form the AC output. Windings around a common core of the inverter may cause ripple currents to be shared by the inversion modules. Utilizing a common core enables reducing low frequency ripple currents. |
| US11923120B2 |
Circuit with transformer and corresponding method
A circuit is provided that comprises a transformer having a first coil, which is arranged on a substrate, a second coil, which is arranged above the first coil on the substrate, and a dielectric between the first coil and the second coil. The circuit furthermore comprises a resonant circuit, which is couplable to the first coil and/or the second coil to form a resonant loop, wherein a measure of a characteristic frequency of the resonant loop and/or a measure of a power consumption of the resonant loop is able to be tapped off at an output of the resonant circuit.A corresponding method is also provided. |
| US11923113B2 |
Power cable assembly for a power distribution system having an integrated cooling system
A power cable assembly includes a power cable core. The power cable core has a longitudinally extending cooling tube comprising a thermally conductive wall defining an interior channel for circulating, between a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet of the cooling tube, a coolant medium; a longitudinally extending electrical conductor configured to be coupled via first and second connectors to respective electrical connections of a power distribution system; and a first insulating layer surrounding the power cable core. The electrical conductor is arranged to surround the cooling tube at least partially such that at least a portion of an external surface of the thermally conductive wall is provided in direct contact with a corresponding portion of the electrical conductor over a heat exchange region so as to transfer heat from the electrical conductor to the coolant medium circulating in the interior channel of the cooling tube. |
| US11923109B2 |
Grommets for holding cables
The present disclosure describes a grommet formed of a polymeric material and adapted for securing a cable within a cable hanger. The grommet includes a main body having a generally cylindrical profile surrounding an interior cavity, the main body further having a length, a thickness, and a longitudinal axis, a slot extending the length of the main body which provides an entry point for the cable to be inserted into the interior cavity, a plurality of flex retention members extending into the interior cavity configured to grip and secure the cable within the interior cavity, and one or more grip enhancement features residing between an inner surface of the main body and the flex retention members. The grip enhancement features are configured to provide additional support to the flex retention members when a cable is inserted into the interior cavity. |
| US11923104B2 |
Cable
A cable includes a cable core including one or more electric wires, a shield layer covering around the cable core, and a sheath covering around the shield layer. The shield layer is composed of a braided shield including a plurality of first metal wires composed of aluminum or aluminum alloy and a plurality of second metal wires composed of copper or copper alloy. The plurality of first metal wires and the plurality of second metal wires are cross-braided. |
| US11923099B2 |
Vortex driven passive hydrogen recombiner and igniter
An igniter apparatus which generates a high speed buoyancy induced vortex to funnel hydrogen and air from the surrounding onto the “igniter core” where an “igniter core” heats up to the auto ignition temperature by the exothermic catalytic oxidation of hydrogen on its surface. Water (vapor) is formed as the product, which inhibits the oxidation reaction, if not stripped away from the catalyst surface. The high velocity of the vortex ensures the stripping of the boundary layer of steam that is formed by the reaction, thus ensuring more active sites are available for hydrogen oxidation. The vortex is formed by channeling an upward draft into a vortex by guided fins. The upward draft is formed by a plate, which is also coated with a hydrogen recombination catalyst. The plate becomes hot by the same catalytic oxidation reaction in the presence of air containing hydrogen. |
| US11923097B2 |
Sensors for passively measuring a maximum temperature of a nuclear reactor, and related methods
A sensor for passively measuring a maximum temperature within a nuclear reactor comprises a substrate, and a plurality of melt wires within a cavity defined within the substrate, at least one melt wire of the plurality of melt wires exhibiting a variable melting temperature along a length of the at least one melt wire. Related sensors and methods of forming the sensors are also disclosed. |
| US11923096B2 |
Systems and methods for inspecting a machine
An inspection system for inspecting a machine includes an inspection vehicle constructed for wireless operation while submersed in a dielectric liquid medium. The inspection vehicle is self-propelled. A controller is operative to direct the activities of the inspection vehicle. A plurality of status interrogation systems is disposed on the inspection vehicle. The status interrogation systems are operative to capture inspection data regarding a plurality of inspection procedures performed on the machine. |
| US11923092B2 |
Deep-learning-based fall detection based on human keypoints
Various embodiments of a fall-detection system for detecting personal fall while preserving the privacy of a detected person are disclosed. This disclosed fall-detection system can begin by receiving a sequence of video images comprising a person being monitored. The disclosed fall-detection system then processes each video image in the sequence of video images by: detecting the person in the video image; and extracting a skeletal figure of the detected person by identifying a set of human keypoints from the detected person. Next, the disclosed fall-detection system processes the sequence of skeletal figures corresponding to the sequence of video images by labeling each skeletal figure in the sequence of skeletal figures with an action among a set of predetermined actions. The disclosed fall-detection system subsequently generates a fall/non-fall decision for the detected person based on the set of action labels corresponding to the sequence of video images. |
| US11923082B2 |
Method and system for rapid prediction offast blood glucose level in pregnant subjects
The present invention relates to a system for predicting gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) of pregnant individuals, wherein the system comprises an operation module, and the operation model comprises a support vector regression model, and the system is used to predict the plasma glucose levels at 1 hour and/or 2 hours of oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) by using a support vector regression developed prediction model generated by substituting the concentration of the biomarkers in fasting blood samples of pregnant individuals. The present invention provides biomarkers and biomarker-based diagnostic models for differential diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), which can be applied to diagnosis or prediction of GDM in early stage and are of great significance to the prevention or treatment of GDM. |
| US11923073B2 |
Automatically assessing an anatomical surface feature and securely managing information related to the same
A facility for procuring and analyzing information about an anatomical surface feature from a caregiver that is usable to generate an assessment of the surface feature is described. The facility displays information about the surface feature used in the assessment of the surface feature. The facility obtains user input and/or data generated by an image capture device to assess the surface feature or update an existing assessment of the surface feature. |
| US11923066B2 |
System and method for providing a trainer with live training data of an individual as the individual is performing a training workout
An athlete tracking system and method for tracking an athlete during training sessions. The system includes a mobile tracking device wearable around a portion of the athlete, and a training log server for maintaining an athlete profile that includes a training record updatable by the athlete device and a training plan supplied by a coach. |
| US11923063B2 |
Artificial pancreas with neural signal input
There is provided apparatus for controlling the delivery of insulin to a subject. The apparatus comprises a first input (18) for receiving neural information from the subject indicative of prospective or actual food and/or drink intake and a second input (15) for receiving a signal indicative of the subject's blood glucose level (BG). The apparatus further comprises a processor or processors (10) configured to determine food and/or drink characteristics based on the received neural information and to determine an amount of insulin to be delivered based on the measured blood glucose levels (BG) and the determined food and/or drink characteristics, and an output for providing an insulin pump control signal (12) indicative of the determined amount of insulin. |
| US11923057B2 |
Method and system using artificial intelligence to monitor user characteristics during a telemedicine session
A computer-implemented system may include a treatment device configured to be manipulated by a user while the user is performing a treatment plan and a patient interface comprising an output device configured to present telemedicine information associated with a telemedicine session. The computer-implemented system may also include a first computing device configured to: receive treatment data pertaining to the user while the user uses the treatment device to perform the treatment plan; write to an associated memory, for access by an artificial intelligence engine, the treatment data; receive, from the artificial intelligence engine, at least one prediction; identify a threshold corresponding to the at least one prediction; and, in response to a determination that the at least one prediction is outside of the range of the threshold, update the treatment data pertaining to the user to indicate the at least one prediction. |
| US11923056B1 |
Discovering context-specific complexity and utilization sequences
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for patient case and care complexity characterization, and detecting matches of an individual patient's record with collections of other patients' records, based on serial, longitudinal patterns, for facilitating efficient health services utilization, implementing programs to reduce complexity, preventive medicine, and risk management in health care. In an embodiment, time series are formed by electronically representing information pertaining to successive longitudinal episodes of health services utilization and the circumstances in which the episodes were incurred; calculating time-series K-nearest-neighbor clusters and distances for each combination; determining the cluster to which a given candidate patient complexity record is nearest, and prescribing one or more interventions specific to the plurality of hazards that are characteristic of trajectories that are members of that cluster, or that are deemed to be relevant to mitigating those hazards, thereby preventing the adverse outcomes and subsequent excess utilization that are prevalent in that cluster. |
| US11923055B1 |
Computer-based tools and techniques for analyzing health care data in connection with medical procedures
Tools and techniques are provided for analyzing health care procedure related transactions of a health care entity. The method can include creating a linked data items file, by a transaction analysis computer system, derived from a combination of a charge description master (CDM) file containing CDM data items, an order entry system (OES) file containing OES data items, and a CDM-to-OES cross-reference data file. The linked data items file can be analyzed by reading linked line items, analyzing its CDM data portion, analyzing its OES data portion, and/or comparing the linked CDM data portion to the linked OES data portion for determining similarities or differences between the CDM and OES data portions. |
| US11923054B2 |
AI platform for processing speech and video information collected during a medical procedure
An AI based platform for processing information collected during a medical procedure. A method includes capturing images and speech during a medical procedure; processing the images using a trained classifier to identify image-based quality-of-care indicators (QIs); converting the speech into text; parsing the text into sentences; performing a search and replace on predefined text patterns in the sentences; identifying text-based QIs in the sentences; classifying sentences into sentence types using a trained model; updating sentences by integrating the image-based QIs with text-based QIs; and outputting structured data that includes sentences organized by sentence type. |
| US11923053B2 |
HIPPA-compliant computer security method and system for recording visual personal health information in an electronic format relating to at least two individuals, at least one of whom is an individual under care, from a video camera, preventing unauthorized access of a user to the information, formatting the information, and populating forms with the information
HIPAA-compliant computer security method and system for recording, using a video camera, electronic visual personal health information of at least two individuals, including an individual under care, and preventing unauthorized access of the user to the video information. The video is compared to physical attribute information of the individuals stored in the computer system's memory, and the individuals are identified by facial matching. The user's stored caseload has authorization profile information including access to individuals under care. The identified individuals are compared to the user's caseload information, and the user is granted access to part of the video of the individual under care, the video of the other individuals is blurred, and the resulting video is transmitted to the user's caseload for viewing. Data fields of an information request are populated using formatted data from the video information. |
| US11923052B2 |
Electronic healthcare record data blockchain system and process
An Electronic Health Record (EHR) data blockchain system configured to allow multiple entities (e.g., pharmacy industry entities and healthcare providers that can act as data, service, product and service providers, and consumers) to connect to an EHR patient transaction blockchain (e.g., EHR-DATA-BC) and an EHR Data Patient Portal (e.g., EHR-Data-PP) to provide a centralized location for messages and subsequent edits to ensure uniform message data is presented. The EHR data blockchain system can include an EHR Data API, an EHR patient transaction blockchain API, and an EHR patient transaction blockchain. The EHR data blockchain system can provide workflow on the blockchain that can utilize smart contracts to define workflow processes, expected outcomes, and financial costs. When a prescription transaction is complete, it will result in the settlement of each of the smart contracts that were added to the prescription workflow. |
| US11923050B2 |
Efficiently populating a phase diagram for multiple substances
Method and system are provided for efficiently populating a phase diagram for modeling of multiple substances. The method may include defining an n-way phase diagram with data points each being an n-tuple describing the n substance inputs, wherein the n-way phase diagram is defined at a user-configured resolution. The method may select an initial subset of data points and calculate their contribution to the phase diagram. The method may then generate a Bayesian model based on the initial subset of calculated data points and predicting the resultant phase and an associated uncertainty of all the uncalculated data points in the defined phase diagram. The method may select a sample subset of the data points using maximum entropy sampling and calculating a resultant phase for each of the selected data points, and incorporate the calculated phases into the Bayesian model. Re-modeling the Bayesian model may predict the resultant phase and an associated uncertainty of all the remaining uncalculated data points in the defined phase diagram. Repeating the selecting a sample subset of the data points using maximum entropy sampling and re-modeling is carried out until a defined termination criterion is met. |
| US11923045B2 |
Multiparametric discovery and optimization platform
Provided herein are systems and methods for screening desirable biological variants using a high-throughput integrated system. The integrated system may be configured to input a plurality of parameters from functional studies of biological variants under applied conditions, in conjunction with integrated libraries of biological variants, and filter the inputs to produce desirable biological variants based on an input performance requirement. The system may output optimized strains, molecules, or novel molecules expected to have a desirable functional characteristic. Accordingly, the methods and systems disclosed herein enable multi-parametric studies of biological diversity and conditional diversity in systems biology. |
| US11923039B2 |
Apparatuses and methods including multilevel command and address signals
Multilevel command and address (CA) signals are used to provide commands and memory addresses from a controller to a memory system. Using multilevel signals CA signals may allow for using fewer signals compared to binary signals to represent a same number of commands and/or address space, or using a same number of multilevel CA signals to represent a larger number of commands and/or address space. A number of external command/address terminals may be reduced without reducing a set of commands and/or address space. Alternatively, a number of external terminals may be maintained, but provide for an expanded set of commands and/or address space. |
| US11923038B2 |
Apparatuses and methods including multilevel command and address signals
Multilevel command and address (CA) signals are used to provide commands and memory addresses from a controller to a memory system. Using multilevel signals CA signals may allow for using fewer signals compared to binary signals to represent a same number of commands and/or address space, or using a same number of multilevel CA signals to represent a larger number of commands and/or address space. A number of external command/address terminals may be reduced without reducing a set of commands and/or address space. Alternatively, a number of external terminals may be maintained, but provide for an expanded set of commands and/or address space. |
| US11923036B2 |
Memory sense amplifier trimming
A memory device, such as an MRAM memory, includes a memory array with a plurality of bit cells. The memory array is configured to store trimming information and store user data. A sense amplifier is configured to read the trimming information from the memory array, and a trimming register is configured to receive the trimming information from the sense amplifier. The sense amplifier is configured to receive the trimming information from the trimming register so as to operate in a trimmed mode for reading the user data from the memory array. |
| US11923031B2 |
Tracking charge loss in memory sub-systems
Disclosed is a system that comprises a memory device and a processing device, operatively coupled with the memory device, to perform operations that include, identifying a block family comprising a plurality of blocks of the memory device. The operations performed by the processing device further include associating the block family with a threshold voltage offset. The operations performed by the processing device further include computing an adjustment value of the threshold voltage offset, wherein the adjustment value reflects a time period that has elapsed since a triggering event and a temperature of a memory component carrying one or more blocks of the plurality of blocks. |
| US11923028B2 |
Reference voltage adjustment based on post-decoding and pre-decoding state information
Systems and methods are provided for tracking read reference voltages used for reading data in a non-volatile storage device. A method may comprise collecting pre-decoding state information for a read reference voltage by reading data stored in a non-volatile storage device using the read reference voltage, collecting post-decoding state information for the read reference voltage after decoding the data, generating a comparison of probability of state errors for the read reference voltage based on the pre-decoding state information and post-decoding state information, obtaining an adjustment amount to the read reference voltage based on the comparison of probability of state errors; and adjusting the read reference voltage by applying the adjustment amount to the read reference voltage to obtain an adjusted read reference voltage. |
| US11923027B2 |
Read command fault detection in a memory system
Methods, systems, and devices for read command fault detection in a memory system are described. For example, a memory device may be configured to set a field of a register with a first value, corresponding to a state where a read command has not been decoded. If the memory device receives and decodes a read command from a host device, the memory device may set the field with a second value. The memory device indicate a value of the field of the register to the host device, which may be used to evaluate whether to process information interpreted over an interface between the host device and the memory device. For example, if the host device receives an indication of the second value, the host device may proceed with processing and, if the host device receives an indication of the first value, the host device may refrain from processing. |
| US11923026B2 |
Data storage system with intelligent error management
A data storage system may connect a non-volatile memory to a quarantine module that generates a quarantine strategy in response to a pending data access request to the non-volatile memory. The quarantine strategy can proactively prescribing a plurality of status levels for physical data addresses of the non-volatile memory. A comparison of a volume of errors for the non-volatile memory to a first threshold of the quarantine strategy with the quarantine module may prompt the alteration of a first status level of the plurality of status levels for a first physical data address of the non-volatile memory, as directed by the quarantine strategy. |
| US11923022B2 |
Storage device and operating method for controller
A storage device includes a memory including a plurality of regions arranged along a first axis and a second axis orthogonal to each other, each of the plurality of regions belonging to one of first groups and one of second groups; and a controller configured to, when a programmed and weak region exists, put into a scan list on the basis of a weak list, a programmed and weak sub-region included in the programmed and weak region among the plurality of regions, put into the scan list, a first programmed and adjacent sub-region in a first programmed and adjacent region selected according to a second axis expansion order among the plurality of regions, and put into the scan list, a second programmed and adjacent sub-region in a second programmed and adjacent region selected according to a first axis expansion order among the plurality of regions. |
| US11923010B2 |
Flash memory chip that modulates its program step voltage as a function of chip temperature
A method is described. The method includes performing the following on a flash memory chip: measuring a temperature of the flash memory chip; and, changing a program step size voltage of the flash memory chip because the temperature of the flash memory chip has changed. |
| US11923008B2 |
Ternary content addressable memory and decision generation method for the same
A TCAM comprises a plurality of first search lines, a plurality of second search lines, a plurality of memory cell strings and one or more current sensing units. The memory cell strings comprise a plurality of memory cells. The current sensing units are coupled to the memory cell strings. In a search operation, a determination that whether any of the data stored in the memory cell strings matches a data string to be searched is made according to whether the one or more current sensing units detect current from the memory cell strings, or according to the magnitude of the current flowing out from the memory cell strings detected by the one or more current sensing units. Each memory cell includes a first transistor and a second transistor. Gates of the first and second transistors are coupled to a corresponding first search line and a corresponding second search line. |
| US11923003B2 |
Resistive change element arrays
Combinations of resistive change elements and resistive change element arrays thereof are described. Combinational resistive change elements and combinational resistive change element arrays thereof are described. Devices and methods for programming and accessing combinations of resistive change elements are described. Devices and methods for programming and accessing combinational resistive change elements are described. |
| US11923001B2 |
Managing the programming of an open translation unit
A programming operation is performed on a first set of memory cells addressable by a first wordline (WL), wherein the first set of memory cells are comprised by an open translation unit (TU) of memory cells. It is determined that a second set of memory cells comprised by the open TU are in a coarse programming state, wherein the second set of memory cells is addressable by a second WL. In response to determining that the second set of memory cells satisfies a threshold criterion, a programming state verify level associated with the second WL is reduced by a verify level offset. A programming state gate step size associated with each WL of the open TU is reduced by a predefined value. A programming operation is performed on the second set of memory cells using the reduced programming state verify level and the reduced programming state gate step size. |
| US11922995B2 |
Memory with artificial intelligence mode
Apparatuses and methods related to an artificial intelligence accelerator in memory are disclosed. An apparatus can include a number of registers configured to enable the apparatus to operate in an artificial intelligence mode to perform artificial intelligence operations and an artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator configured to perform the artificial intelligence operations using the data stored in the number of memory arrays. The AI accelerator can include hardware, software, and or firmware that is configured to perform operations associated with AI operations. The hardware can include circuitry configured as an adder and/or multiplier to perform operations, such as logic operations, associated with AI operations. |
| US11922991B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing system, and semiconductor storage device
According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a connector into which a first-type semiconductor storage device operating with n types of power supply voltages or a second-type semiconductor storage device operating with m types of power supply voltages less than the n types of power supply voltages is capable of being placed. The apparatus checks whether or not a notch is formed at a predetermined position of a semiconductor storage device placed into the connector, and supplies the m types of power supply voltages to the semiconductor storage device when the notch is formed at the predetermined position. |
| US11922990B2 |
Memory devices configured to provide external regulated voltages
Memory devices, systems including memory devices, and methods of operating memory devices and systems in which a memory device can include a voltage regulator for adjusting a supply voltage to an output voltage and providing the output voltage to other devices external to the memory device (e.g., other memory devices in the same memory system, processors, graphics chipsets, other logic circuits, expansion cards, etc.). A memory device may comprise one or more external inputs configured to receive a supply voltage having a first voltage level; a voltage regulator configured to receive the supply voltage from the one or more external inputs and to output an output voltage having a second voltage level different from the first voltage level; one or more memories configured to receive the output voltage from the voltage regulator; and one or more external outputs configured to supply the output voltage to one or more connected devices. |
| US11922985B2 |
Magnetic memory device and magnetic memory apparatus
A magnetic memory device is provided. The magnetic memory device includes a spin orbit torque (SOT) source configured to generate SOT, and a magnetic fine wire of which one end contacts a main surface of the SOT source. A direction of SOT generated by the SOT source is perpendicular to a direction in which the magnetic fine wire extends, and a magnetic domain in the magnetic fine wire is parallel to the direction in which the magnetic fine wire extends. |
| US11922980B1 |
Disk device with column attached to base and cover
According to one embodiment, a disk device includes a plurality of magnetic disks, a casing, a column, a rotary component, and a screw. The casing includes a base having an inner space in which the plurality of magnetic disks is accommodated, and a first cover attached to the base to close the space. The column with a screw hole, is located in the space and is attached to the base by being fitted into a recess formed in the base. The rotary component is located in the space, surrounds the column, and is configured to rotate about the column. The screw is fitted into the screw hole through the first cover. |
| US11922967B2 |
System and method for podcast repetitive content detection
In one aspect, a method includes detecting a fingerprint match between query fingerprint data representing at least one audio segment within podcast content and reference fingerprint data representing known repetitive content within other podcast content, detecting a feature match between a set of audio features across multiple time-windows of the podcast content, and detecting a text match between at least one query text sentences from a transcript of the podcast content and reference text sentences, the reference text sentences comprising text sentences from the known repetitive content within the other podcast content. The method also includes responsive to the detections, generating sets of labels identifying potential repetitive content within the podcast content. The method also includes selecting, from the sets of labels, a consolidated set of labels identifying segments of repetitive content within the podcast content, and responsive to selecting the consolidated set of labels, performing an action. |
| US11922966B2 |
Signal separation apparatus, signal separation method and program
A signal separation device for acquiring a source signal from a mixed signal observed by a plurality of sensors includes: a database that stores feature information of a clean signal; separation matrix calculation means for repeatedly performing processes of, based on a separated signal obtained by multiplication of a mixed signal converted into a time-frequency representation by a separation matrix and on the feature information stored in the database, calculating a parameter to be used for an objective function for optimizing the separation matrix, and calculating a separation matrix for minimizing the objective function using the parameter; and output means for outputting a separated signal calculated using the optimized separation matrix obtained by the separation matrix calculation means. |
| US11922965B2 |
Direction of arrival estimation apparatus, model learning apparatus, direction of arrival estimation method, model learning method, and program
A direction-of-arrival estimation device for achieving direction-of-arrival estimation which is robust against an SNR and in which an application range of a learning model is specific is provided. The device includes: a reverberation output unit configured to receive input of a real spectrogram extracted from a complex spectrogram of acoustic data and an acoustic intensity vector extracted from the complex spectrogram, and output an estimated reverberation component of the acoustic intensity vector; a noise suppression mask output unit configured to receive input of the real spectrogram and the acoustic intensity vector from which the reverberation component has been subtracted, and output a time frequency mask for noise suppression; and a sound source direction-of-arrival derivation unit configured to derive a sound source direction-of-arrival based on an acoustic intensity vector formed by applying the time frequency mask to the acoustic intensity vector from which the reverberation component has been subtracted. |
| US11922964B2 |
PSD optimization apparatus, PSD optimization method, and program
Sound source enhancement technology is provided that is capable of improving sound source enhancement capabilities in accordance with settings of usage and applications. A PSD optimization device includes a PSD updating unit that takes a target sound PSD input value {circumflex over ( )}φS(ω, τ), an interference noise PSD input value {circumflex over ( )}φIN(ω, τ), and a background noise PSD input value {circumflex over ( )}φBN(ω, τ) as input, and generates a target sound PSD output value φS(ω, τ), an interference noise PSD output value {circumflex over ( )}φIN(ω, τ), and a background noise PSD output value {circumflex over ( )}φBN(ω, τ), by solving an optimization problem for a cost function relating to a variable uS representing a target sound PSD, a variable uIN representing an interference noise PSD, and a variable uBN representing a background noise PSD. The optimization problem for the cost function is defined using at least one of a constraint relating to a frequency structure of a sound source or a convex cost term relating to the frequency structure of the sound source, a constraint relating to a temporal structure of the sound source or a convex cost term relating to the temporal structure of the sound source, and a constraint relating to a spatial structure of the sound source or a convex cost term relating to the spatial structure of the sound source. |
| US11922957B2 |
Method for decoding and encoding a downmix matrix, method for presenting audio content, encoder and decoder for a downmix matrix, audio encoder and audio decoder
A method is described which decodes a downmix matrix for mapping a plurality of input channels of audio content to a plurality of output channels, the input and output channels being associated with respective speakers at predetermined positions relative to a listener position, wherein the downmix matrix is encoded by exploiting the symmetry of speaker pairs of the plurality of input channels and the symmetry of speaker pairs of the plurality of output channels. Encoded information representing the encoded downmix matrix is received and decoded for obtaining the decoded downmix matrix. |
| US11922956B2 |
Apparatus and method for encoding or decoding an audio signal with intelligent gap filling in the spectral domain
An apparatus for decoding an encoded audio signal, includes a spectral domain audio decoder for generating a first decoded representation of a first set of first spectral portions, the decoded representation having a first spectral resolution; a parametric decoder for generating a second decoded representation of a second set of second spectral portions having a second spectral resolution being lower than the first spectral resolution; a frequency regenerator for regenerating every constructed second spectral portion having the first spectral resolution using a first spectral portion and spectral envelope information for the second spectral portion; and a spectrum time converter for converting the first decoded representation and the reconstructed second spectral portion into a time representation. |
| US11922954B2 |
Multichannel audio signal processing method, apparatus, and system
An encoder includes a signal detection circuit and a signal encoding circuit. The signal encoding circuit is configured to encode the Nth-frame downmixed signal when the signal detection circuit detects that an Nth-frame downmixed signal includes a speech signal, or when the signal detection circuit detects that the Nth-frame downmixed signal does not include a speech signal, encode the Nth-frame downmixed signal when the signal detection circuit determines that the Nth-frame downmixed signal satisfies a preset audio frame encoding condition, or skip encoding the Nth-frame downmixed signal when the signal detection circuit determines that the Nth-frame downmixed signal does not satisfy a preset audio frame encoding condition. |
| US11922949B1 |
Sound detection-based power control of a device
Techniques for improving the power consumption of a device without impacting or with minimal impact to operations of the device are described. In an example, the device includes a processor. The device receives, while the processor is operating in a first power mode, first input data corresponding to first audio detected by a microphone. Based at least in part on the first input data, the device detects a sound event or ambient noise. Based at least in part on a detection of the ambient noise only, the device causes processor to operate in a second power mode in which the processor consumes less power than in the first power mode. |
| US11922948B2 |
Multi-mode voice triggering for audio devices
Implementations of the subject technology provide systems and methods for multi-mode voice triggering for audio devices. An audio device may store multiple voice recognition models, each trained to detect a single corresponding trigger phrase. So that the audio device can detect a specific one of the multiple trigger phrases without consuming the processing and/or power resources to run a voice recognition model that can differentiate between different trigger phrases, the audio device pre-loads a selected one of the voice recognition models for an expected trigger phrase into a processor of the audio device. The audio device may select the one of the voice recognition models for the expected trigger phrase based on a type of a companion device that is communicatively coupled to the audio device. |
| US11922943B1 |
KPI-threshold selection for audio-transcription models
In general, this disclosure describes techniques for generating and evaluating automatic transcripts of audio recordings containing human speech. In some examples, a computing system is configured to: generate transcripts of a plurality of audio recordings; determine an error rate for each transcript by comparing the transcript to a reference transcript of the audio recording; receive, for each transcript, a subjective ranking selected from a plurality of subjective rank categories; determine, based on the error rates and subjective rankings, objective rank categories defined by error-rate ranges; and assign an objective ranking to a new machine-generated transcript of a new audio recording, based on the objective rank categories and an error rate of the new machine-generated transcript. |
| US11922941B2 |
Implementations for voice assistant on devices
An electronic device stores a voice assistant library for execution on the electronic device based on the electronic device having a first device type. The electronic device receives a verbal input from a user. It extracts request information from the verbal input by processing the verbal input using the voice assistant library executing on the device. It transmits a request to a remote system. The electronic device receives a response to the request. The response is generated by the remote system. The electronic device performs an operation in accordance with the response by one or more voice-processing modules of the configured voice assistant library. |
| US11922938B1 |
Access to multiple virtual assistants
A multi-assistant speech-processing system that centrally determines multiple execution plans to respond to a user input. A central component determines whether a particular input should be processed using a requested assistant or a different assistant or should be terminated. Assistant handoff may be determined based on system policies as well as user input-specific data. A ranked list of execution options may be supplemented by augmented data corresponding to messages to a user. The system may attempt to execute plans in the ranked order until a plan succeeds. |
| US11922936B2 |
Home appliance and operating method thereof
The present disclosure relates to a home appliance and an operating method thereof. The home appliance according to the present disclosure includes: a user input interface; a storage configured to store a database of a response history, and a controller configured to: in response to receiving an input requesting to perform a previous operation through the user input interface, verify whether a first operation, corresponding to the request for performing the previous operation, is present in the operation history; in response to there being the first operation, verify a type of a first command, mapped to the first operation, among commands included in the database; in response to the type of the first command being a first type, determine the first operation to be the previous operation; and in response to the type of the first command being a second type, generate a second operation corresponding to the first command, and determines the second operation to be the previous operation. Various other embodiments are also possible. |
| US11922935B2 |
Voice interaction method and apparatus, terminal, and storage medium
A voice interaction method, where a service type set on which a user has a voice interaction intention is predicted based on a target event that can trigger voice interaction, and when a service type of a first service expressed by a voice instruction is a target service type in the service type set, the first service is executed. |
| US11922917B2 |
Audio system and signal processing method for an ear mountable playback device
An audio system for an ear mountable playback device comprises a compensation filter configured to generate a third compensation signal by applying filter operations to an audio signal, and an error compensation unit configured to generate a compensated error signal on the basis of the third compensation signal and a disturbed audio signal from an error microphone. The audio system further comprises a first noise filter configured to be adapted based on the compensated error signal, and a detection unit configured to estimate the acoustic leakage condition on the basis of the first noise filter or of the disturbed audio signal and an audio output signal. The compensation filter is configured to be adapted based on the acoustic leakage condition. |
| US11922916B2 |
Active noise control system
A signal e(z) obtained by subtracting echo-canceling sound from an output of a second microphone is used as an error of an echo cancellation adaptive filter and a noise cancellation adaptive filter, and an output of a first sound source device is added to the signal e(z) and output from a first speaker. The echo cancellation adaptive filter generates echo-canceling sound from an addition signal of the output of the second sound source device and the output of the first microphone such that the signal e(z) is minimized. The noise cancellation adaptive filter generates the noise-canceling sound from the output of the first sound source device such that the signal e(z) is minimized, and outputs the noise-canceling sound from the second speaker. |
| US11922915B2 |
Systems, apparatuses and methods for adaptive noise reduction
An apparatus includes a sensor module configured for receiving sensed information indicative of a sensed signal. The sensed signal includes a source signal component and a source noise component. The apparatus also includes a reference module configured for reference information indicative of a reference signal. The reference signal also includes a reference noise component. The apparatus also includes a filter module configured as a fixed lag Kalman smoother. The filter module is configured for adaptively filtering the reference signal to generate an estimate of the source noise component. The apparatus also includes a processing module configured for calculating an output signal based on the sensed signal and the estimate of the source noise component. The apparatus also includes an interface module configured for transmitting an indication of the output signal. The filter module is further configured for, based on the output signal, tuning the Kalman smoother. |
| US11922910B1 |
System for organizing and displaying musical properties in a musical composition
A digital audio workstation organizes musical information in a visually consistent manner, such that it is easier for the user to see and to manipulate the content in a song. The organization includes a multitrack music stream, which depicts multiple adjacent streams (or “tracks”) of musical content playing in parallel; a Play Bar, which is a visual plane intersecting the music stream; and two or more data layers, which are spatially aligned with the underlying musical stream, but each of which contains a specific type of musical data which can be viewed and manipulated in isolation. This approach to visual organization of music information has some major benefits to the user. Many different kinds of musical content and transformations can be depicted in a clear and consistent manner, making it easier for the user to see and manipulate the song. |
| US11922904B2 |
Information processing apparatus and information processing method to control display of a content image
The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program that allow for preventing a decrease in marker recognition rate.Display of a content image that moves in a first display surface on which a marker image is displayed in a display form in which at least a part of the marker image is not shielded is controlled on the basis of first information regarding feature points of the marker image displayed on the first display surface of a terminal device; and second information regarding the feature points of the marker image on the first display surface in the display form is acquired from image data of a captured image obtained by imaging the first display surface, and a position and an orientation of the terminal device are detected on the basis of the image data. The present disclosure can be applied to, for example, an information processing apparatus, an image processing apparatus, an electronic device, an information processing method, a program, or the like. |
| US11922903B2 |
Image display method, image display device, and non-transitory computer-readable storage for changing display of an additional image added to an image
An image display method includes displaying a first image and a second image on a display and, when the first image to which a first additional image identifying the first image is added and the second image to which a second additional image identifying the second image is added are displayed on the display along a first axis in a still state, making a display mode different between the first additional image added to the first image and the second additional image added to the second image. |
| US11922900B2 |
Managing a display of an information handling system
A method for managing a display of an information handling system includes: monitoring, by a display controller, a usage period of the display indicating a period of time in which the display is in an illuminated state; determining, by the display controller, that the usage period is greater than a threshold usage period; causing, by the display controller, a brightness level of the display to decrease; sending, by the display controller, a signal to a graphics processing unit; receiving, by the graphics processing unit, the signal; determining, by the graphics processing unit, a contrast level associated with one or more images presented to a user; determining, by the graphics processing unit, a gamma level associated with the one or more images; and processing, by the graphics processing unit, the one or more images based on the contrast level and the gamma level. |
| US11922899B2 |
Method and electronic device for determining dynamic resolution for application of electronic device
A method for identifying a dynamic resolution for an application (150) of an electronic device (100) is provided. The method includes identifying, by the electronic device, a base resolution for a window of the application (150), wherein the window includes a plurality of views; identifying, by the electronic device, a plurality of resolutions respectively corresponding to the plurality of views based on the base resolution and at least one characteristic of each of the plurality of views; applying, by the electronic device, the plurality of resolutions to the plurality of views, respectively; and displaying, by the electronic device, the plurality of views in the plurality of resolutions, respectively. |
| US11922894B2 |
Driving method of display apparatus, apparatus, electronic device and storage medium for correcting brightness data using pixel misalignment information
Provided are a driving method of a display apparatus, a driving apparatus, an electronic device and a storage medium. The display apparatus includes a first display panel and a second display panel disposed on a light-emitting side of the first display panel, wherein the first display panel is divided into a plurality of pixel blocks; and the driving method includes: acquiring an angle between a user's eye and each pixel block and initial brightness data corresponding to the first display panel; determining misalignment information corresponding to each pixel block according to the angle between the user's eye and each pixel block; correcting the initial brightness data according to the misalignment information corresponding to each pixel block to obtain corrected brightness data; and outputting the corrected brightness data to the first display panel. |
| US11922893B2 |
High voltage driving using top plane switching with zero voltage frames between driving frames
Improved methods for driving an active matrix of pixel electrodes controlled with thin film transistors when the voltage on a top electrode is being altered between driving frames. The methods described increase performance by providing smaller swings in the overall voltage between the top electrode and pixel electrode while reducing stress on the thin film transistor. |
| US11922884B2 |
Display device and driving method thereof
A display device includes: a first pixel including a first organic light emitting diode; an initialization voltage generator for generating a first initialization voltage to be supplied to an anode of the first organic light emitting diode; and a timing controller including a first lookup table in which a plurality of first initialization voltage values corresponding to a plurality of maximum luminances are recorded, the timing controller being configured to determine a value of the first initialization voltage, based on reception information on a target maximum luminance and the first lookup table. |
| US11922882B2 |
Pixel circuit and driving method therefor, and display apparatus
According to a pixel circuit and a driving method therefor, and a display apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, a signal of a data signal end may be provided to a first end of a driving transistor through a data writing circuit under the control of a signal of a scanning signal end. A control end of the driving transistor is initialized through a second reset circuit according to a signal of an initializing signal end; and under the control of a signal of a light emitting control signal end, a first power end and the first end of the driving transistor are turned on through a light emitting control circuit, and a second end of the driving transistor and a light emitting device are turned on. |
| US11922880B2 |
Current supply circuit and display device including the same
A current supply circuit according to the present disclosure may include a voltage/current converter configured to convert, into a data current, a data voltage received from a data driving circuit and a first current mirror circuit configured to mirror the data current so that a light-emitting diode (LED) current flows into an LED array. The data current may be adjusted based on a greyscale value of the LED array. |
| US11922877B2 |
Display device enabling both high-frequency drive and low-frequency drive
The present disclosure achieves a display device provided with a pixel circuit that enables both high-frequency drive and low-frequency drive without causing deterioration in display quality. In a pixel circuit (20), a holding capacitor (C1) is provided between a second control node (NA) connected to a data signal line via a write control transistor (T3) and a first control node (NG) connected to a control terminal of a drive transistor (T4). An oxide thin-film transistor (TFT) is employed for each of a first initialization transistor (T1) having a second conductive terminal connected to the first control node (NG) and a threshold voltage compensation transistor (T2) having a first conductive terminal connected to the first control node (NG). |
| US11922876B2 |
Display device
Disclosed is a display device, which includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels, and one of the plurality of pixels includes a light emitting device connected to a first reference node and that emits light, a driving transistor connected between a power supply line receiving a power supply voltage and the first reference node, a scan transistor connected between a data line receiving a data signal and the driving transistor and that receives a scan signal, a first capacitor connected between the first reference node and a second reference node, a shared transistor connected between the first reference node and the second reference node and that receives a shared control signal, and the first capacitor and the shared transistor are connected in series between the first reference node and the second reference node, and a control electrode of the driving transistor is connected to the second reference node. |
| US11922875B2 |
Pixel circuit, display device, and drive method therefor
The present application discloses a display device capable of performing favorable display in which flicker is not visually recognized while the power consumption of a scanning-side drive circuit, as well as a data-side drive circuit, can be reduced sufficiently when pause driving is performed. A pixel circuit including emission control transistors M5, M6 in addition to a drive transistor M1 includes a switching element that is turned on based on a voltage of an emission control line Ei to initialize an organic EL element OL when the voltage of the emission control line Ei is at a level for turning off the emission control transistors M5, M6. For example, in some embodiments, the anode electrode of the organic EL element OL is connected to an initialization voltage line Vini via an N-channel transistor M7 serving as the switching element, and the emission control line Ei is connected to the gate terminal of the transistor M7. In the pixel circuit, the transistors M1, M5, M6, and the like except for the transistor M7 are all P-channel transistors. |
| US11922872B2 |
Pixels, display device comprising pixels, and driving method therefor
In a pixel, a display device including a pixel, and a method of driving the display device, the pixel includes a first transistor connected to a first power source, a fourth node and a first node, a second transistor connected to a third node, a data line and an i-th first scan line, a third transistor connected to the first node, the fourth node, and an i-th third scan line, a fourth transistor connected to the second node, an initialization voltage, and an i-th second scan line, a first capacitor connected between the third node and the first node, a second capacitor connected between the first node and the second node, and an organic light emitting diode connected between the second node and a second power source, wherein I is a natural number and the third transistor is an N-type transistor. |
| US11922870B2 |
Under-display sensor operation
An example method includes programming, based on image data of a frame of a plurality of frames and during a non-emission period of the frame, pixels of a plurality of pixels of a display of a computing device; causing pixels of the plurality of pixels to emit light during an emission period of the frame, wherein an amount of light emitted by the pixels during the emission period is based on the programming; and synchronizing operation of one or more sensors and operation of the plurality of pixels by at least causing the one or more sensors to emit, during a particular portion of the emission period of the frame, electromagnetic radiation through the display. |
| US11922865B2 |
Double-sided emissive transparent display device
A display device includes a first pixel that emits light toward an upper side, a second pixel that emits light toward a lower side, a plurality of lines and a pad electrode. The first pixel includes a first light emitting element, a first pixel circuit connected to the first light emitting element and some of the plurality of lines and a bottom reflective layer that is under the first light emitting element to overlap the first light emitting element and has a greater size than the first light emitting element. The second pixel includes a second light emitting element, a second pixel circuit connected to the second light emitting element and the others of the plurality of lines, and a top reflective layer that on the second light emitting element to overlap the second light emitting element and has a greater size than the second light emitting element. |
| US11922861B1 |
Micro light-emitting diode display device and driving method thereof
Micro LED display device and driving method thereof. The display device includes a display substrate and a data driving circuit. The display substrate includes multiple pixels, and each pixel includes a first subpixel and a second subpixel. The first subpixel has a first subpixel circuit and a first light-emitting element. The second subpixel has a second subpixel circuit and a second light-emitting element. The first subpixel circuit and the second subpixel circuit are configured independently. The data driving circuit is electrically connected to the first and the second subpixel circuits. The data driving circuit transmits a first data signal to the first subpixel circuits to drive the first light-emitting elements and a second data signal to the second subpixel circuits to drive the second light-emitting elements. The first data signal is a PWM signal, and the second data signal is a PAM signal. |
| US11922859B2 |
Display panel, display device, input/output device, and data processing device
A novel display panel that is highly convenient or reliable is provided. The display panel includes a pixel comprising a pixel circuit and a display element, and the display element is electrically connected to the pixel circuit. The pixel circuit is supplied with a selection signal, an image signal, and a pulse width control signal, supplies an output potential, and determines, on the basis of the pulse width control signal, a period during which the output potential is supplied. The pixel circuit includes a first switch and a first transistor. The first switch supplies the image signal on the basis of the selection signal and determines the output potential on the basis of the image signal. The first transistor includes a first and second electrode, and a first gate electrode. The output potential is output from the first electrode, and the first gate electrode is supplied with the image signal. |
| US11922858B2 |
Display apparatus, method for synthesizing images of moving object and device
Disclosed are a display apparatus, a method for synthesizing images of a moving object and a device. The display apparatus includes: a display panel, including a main display region and a transparent display region at least partially provided in the main display region; and an image acquisition component, provided on a non-display side of the transparent display region, and configured to acquire a light incident from a display side of the transparent display region and penetrating the transparent display region. The image acquisition component is configured to continuously acquire, at a predetermined time interval, light of a moving object transmitting through the transparent display region, to obtain n images, diffraction spots of at least two of the n images are different. The image acquisition component is further configured to merge the n images to obtain m synthetic image(s) to eliminate or weaken diffraction spots in the n images. |
| US11922857B2 |
Imaging device with display switching determination period setting according to relevance between imaging setting and display item
An imaging device includes a display switching determination period setting unit that sets a display switching determination period for each of a plurality of display items displayed on a display unit in accordance with a set imaging setting related to imaging. |
| US11922856B2 |
Light transmissive display device and dimming method
According to the present disclosure, there is provided a light transmissive display device including a conductor to which a voltage for changing transmittance of the dimming element and a voltage outputting an electromagnetic wave for communication are applied in a time division manner, and a light transmitting member that is provided with a conductor and transmits light passing through the dimming element. This configuration makes it possible to suppress a space occupied by the dimming element and the antenna in a configuration including the dimming element and the antenna. |
| US11922853B2 |
Display device, method and system for displaying image thereof, and storage medium
Provided is a display device. The display device includes a controller, a display module, and a temperature sensor disposed in the display module; wherein the controller is connected to the display module and the temperature sensor; the temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the display module; and the controller is configured to: adjust a gamma parameter of the display module to a target gamma parameter corresponding to the temperature of the display module; determine a target drive voltage required by the display module with the target gamma parameter; and drive, based on the target drive voltage, the display module to display an image. |
| US11922850B1 |
Image display method
An image display method includes: obtaining attribute information of each of sub-pixels in an under-display camera region and in a normal display region; calculating a compensated brightness value of the under-display camera region and an attenuated brightness value of the normal display region according to the attribute information; displaying an image according to the compensated brightness value of the under-display camera region and the attenuated brightness value of the normal display region. |
| US11922848B2 |
Method and apparatus for compensating displayed picture, device thereof, and driver board for display screen
Provided is a method for compensating a displayed picture in a display screen. The display screen includes a plurality of regions, each of the plurality of regions including a plurality of pixels; the method includes: determining transformation matrices corresponding to pixels in the plurality of regions based on texture complexities of pictures to be displayed in the plurality of regions; acquiring compensated grayscales by compensating grayscales of pixel points in the pictures to be displayed in the plurality of regions based on the transformation matrices corresponding to the pixels in the plurality of regions. |
| US11922838B2 |
Display panel and crack detection method therefor, and display device
A display panel, comprising a first insulating structural layer, a first crack detection line, a second insulating structural layer and a second crack detection line which are sequentially arranged on a substrate, wherein the first crack detection line and the second crack detection line are both located in a peripheral area and are arranged around a display area, one end of the first crack detection line is configured to receive a detection signal, and the other end of the first crack detection line is configured to output a first output signal, and one end of the second crack detection line is configured to receive a detection signal and the other end of the second crack detection line is configured to output a second output signal. |
| US11922836B2 |
Rendering system, display system, display control system, and rendering method
A rendering system includes a first obtainer, a second obtainer, a renderer, an estimator, and a corrector. The first obtainer obtains position information indicating a position of an object from a detector. The second obtainer obtains movement information indicating a movement state of the moving body. The renderer renders a display image including a content related to the object. The estimator estimates a delay period by comparing the position information to estimated-position information indicating an estimated position of the object estimated based on the movement information of the object. The corrector corrects displacement of a display position of the content on the display image which is caused by movement of the moving body over the delay period. |
| US11922834B2 |
Splicing component and spliced display screen
A splicing component and a spliced display screen are provided. In the splicing component provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, splicing panels are aligned and preliminarily spliced through a first positioning structure and a second positioning structure. A first splicing part and a second splicing part are then connected through a connecting part. Therefore, a plurality of splicing panels are efficiently and seamlessly spliced through the splicing component. The splicing component provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure improves the mounting efficiency of a spliced display screen and simplifies the mounting mode. |
| US11922832B2 |
Display apparatus
A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes: a display panel having a first area, a second area, and a bending area between the first area and the second area and having a shape extending in a direction crossing an imaginary first straight line connecting the first area and the second area, the bending area being bendable; a support at a rear of the display panel and comprising a first support supporting the first area, a second support supporting the second area, and a connection portion connecting the first support and the second support and having a thickness less than a thickness of the first support or a thickness of the second support; and a magnetic field generation portion configured to generate a magnetic field in a direction from the first support toward the second support. |
| US11922831B2 |
Electronic device
An electronic device is provided, including a housing and a display screen covering the housing, where the housing includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a third housing portion; when the electronic device is in a first state, the first and third housing portions are spliced, the electronic device performs displaying by the display screen covering the first and third housing portions, an accommodating space is formed between the first and third housing portions, and the second housing portion is accommodated in the accommodating space; and when the electronic device is in a second state, the first, second, and third housing portions are spliced, the second housing portion is located between the first and third housing portions, and the electronic device performs displaying by the display screen covering the first, second, and third housing portions. |
| US11922828B2 |
Greeting devices for presenting a media item and associated methods for manufacturing such devices
Greeting devices are described herein. In some embodiments, the greeting device can include an elongate body having a first end portion defining a chamber, and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. A message module can be positioned at least partially within the chamber. The greeting device can further include a first arm pivotably coupled to a first side of the body, and a second arm pivotably coupled to a second side of the body opposite the first side. An actuation mechanism can be operably coupled to the body. When actuated, the actuation mechanism can be configured to: (i) pivot the first and second arms relative to the body in a first direction toward the message module; and (ii) move the message module in a first direction from the chamber to extend at least partially beyond the body. |
| US11922827B2 |
Learning management systems and methods therefor
There is provided a learning management system comprising: a display; and a processing element in electronic communication with the display, the processing element configured to perform the following operations: generate a plurality of nodes, wherein the nodes correspond to an item of content; implement a testing module that selects a first node of the plurality of nodes to display on the display, wherein the first node outputs to the display one or more questions to a user and prompts the user to select an answer; and implement a confidence metric that prompts the user to select a value corresponding with the user's confidence that the selected answer is correct, wherein the selected answer and the confidence metric value for the first node are used to determine a second node from a plurality of nodes to display to the user next. |
| US11922818B2 |
UAV flight corridor allocation in cellular networks
A system, method, node, apparatus, and computer program for allocating a flight corridor for use by an UAV (10) for traveling from a starting point to a destination point is presented. The UAV (10) is connected to a cellular network and associated with an Application Server, UAV-AS, (100) being responsible for an own geographical service area (150) where the UAV (10) is located. The UAV-AS (100) is maintaining a set of predetermined flight corridor segments in the geographical service area (150). The method is performed by the UAV-AS (100) and comprises receiving a request for allocation of a flight corridor for use by the UAV (10), the request comprising a starting point and a destination point. The method further comprises allocating a flight corridor being seamlessly covered by the cellular network and allowing a seamless control of the UAV (10) by the UAV-AS (100), the flight corridor comprising a concatenation of flight corridor segments and bridging the starting point and the destination point. The method also comprises sending a response comprising an identifier of the allocated flight corridor. |
| US11922816B1 |
Ridesharing fleet management
A system for managing a fleet of shared autonomous vehicles may comprise a plurality of specialized sub-systems. The sub-systems may coordinate to service requested rides using the vehicles. The system may comprise a reservation system configured to receive a request for a ride from a user device. The system may comprise a coordination system configured to determine a price for the requested ride. The system may comprise a routing system configured to determine a vehicle of the fleet to service the requested ride and/or a route for the requested ride. The determined vehicle may be caused to service the requested ride. |
| US11922815B2 |
System for managing automated vehicles
A method for managing data traffic of customers and self-driving vehicles includes receiving a transport request by a requesting customer, processing the received transport request, and identifying, among the self-driving vehicles, a compliant vehicle compliant with the transport request. The method also includes identifying a compliant route, compliant with the transport request, and causing the compliant vehicle to perform a transport service over the identified compliant route according to said transport request. identification of a compliant vehicle, identification of a compliant route, and causation of the compliant vehicle to perform a transport service are based on information about the mobile communication network, information about the compliant vehicle, and information about a radio state in the mobile communication network between the customers, between the vehicles, and between the customers and the vehicles. |
| US11922814B2 |
Method, system, and vehicle for controlling a vehicle system
The present disclosure relates to a method to control a vehicle system. The method includes detecting a deviating vehicle having at least one of a deviating behaviour and a deviating vehicle property by means of a perception system of a first vehicle, wherein the perception system includes at least one sensor device configured to monitor a surrounding environment of the first vehicle; assigning a deviating vehicle classification to the deviating vehicle based on the deviating behaviour and/or deviating vehicle property; determining at least one second vehicle to receive information relating to the deviating vehicle; and transmitting to each determined second vehicle a set of information relating to the deviating vehicle, said set of information including at least one of the deviating vehicle classification and a predetermined instruction to be performed by the determined second vehicle, wherein the predetermined instruction is dependent on the deviating vehicle classification. |
| US11922813B2 |
Alert control apparatus, moving body, alert control method, and computer-readable storage medium
An alert control apparatus includes: an alert control unit to issue a first alert to an occupant in a moving body if an object in a particular category is present within a region to which the moving body is headed, and issue a second alert to the occupant if an object in a category other than the particular category is present within the region; a reception control unit to perform, when the moving body enters a new movement section on a movement route, control for receiving a category of an object present within the new movement section from an external apparatus. If there is an object for which an alert is to be issued during movement within the new section, the alert control unit, based on the category received from the external apparatus, controls as to which of the first and second alerts is to be issued. |
| US11922807B1 |
Vehicle identification system and method
A vehicle identification system includes one or more displays associated with a vehicle, and a network-accessible controller. The one or more displays are located to be visible from an exterior of the vehicle. The controller is adapted to generate a first signal with an identifier to be transmitted to a mobile communication device associated with a vehicle or its driver in response to receiving a ride request from a user. The mobile communication device associated with the vehicle or its driver is adapted to generate a second signal indicative of the identifier to be transmitted to the one or more displays. The controller is also adapted to generate a further signal for displaying an advertisement on the one or more displays. |
| US11922798B2 |
Control device and control method
A control device includes a detection unit, a specifying unit, and a phase offset control unit. The detection unit detects a contact position on a display provided with a plurality of drive units that performs tactile presentation. The specifying unit specifies, based on the contact position detected by the detection unit, a target phase offset, which is a phase offset being an acquisition target of a plurality of drive signals each of which drives each of the plurality of drive units. The phase offset control unit adjusts the phase offset of the plurality of drive signals so as to obtain the target phase offset specified by the specifying unit. |
| US11922797B2 |
Encoding device, encoding method, decoding device, decoding method, and program
To reduce a data amount required for tactile presentation while enabling driving of different types of tactile presentation devices corresponding to different physical amounts.An encoding device according to the present technology is provided with an encoding unit that generates coded data by performing encoding to compress an information amount by utilizing an interconversion property between physical amounts on a plurality of tactile signals representing different physical amounts. This makes it possible to obtain the tactile signals representing desired physical amounts within a range in which interconversion may be performed while compressing the information amount by utilizing the interconversion property between the physical amounts. |
| US11922796B2 |
Predicting critical alarms
Embodiments propose methods and system for predicting the occurrence of critical alarms in response to the occurrence of less severe, non-critical alarms. It is proposed to use a machine-learning model trained to discern whether a non-critical alarm will be followed by a critical alarm within a particular time period, e.g. whether the non-critical alarm will develop into a critical alarm. Unlike existing alarm systems which are merely threshold based, this approach uses physiological data from a window of data. This window of data can be expected to carry more information than a simple breach of the threshold. |
| US11922789B2 |
Systems and methods for machine placement
A reach and placement tool includes an eyepiece, an orientation sensor, a distance sensor, and a controller. The controller is configured to obtain a distance value and an orientation from the distance sensor and the orientation sensor when the reach and placement tool is directed towards a point of interest at a particular location. The controller is also configured to determine a coordinate of the point of interest using the distance value and the orientation, and compare the coordinate of the point of interest to a reach envelope to determine if the point of interest is within range of a particular reach apparatus. |
| US11922783B2 |
Display with integrated cameras
A display includes two-integrated cameras. A first camera is situated in a top right corner of a front display surface of the display and a second camera is situated in a top left corner of the front display surface. The display is connected to a transaction terminal with the first camera focused on a bagging area associated with the transaction terminal and with the second camera focused on a staging area associated with the transaction terminal. Each camera captures images of items and the item images are streamed over a high-speed display port directly to the transaction terminal. The transaction terminal performs item recognition, item tracking, and auditing on the items based the item images during transaction processing at the transaction terminal. |
| US11922779B2 |
Tournament management device
A tournament management device manages tournaments consistently from making promotions to progress a game and configured to encourage a member to participate in each suitable tournament. The tournament management device includes a control unit programmed to execute the processes of: a) a process of creating tournament basic information from data including an input game content and the number of participants, and storing the tournament basic information; b) a process of creating, based on the tournament basic information, promotion information which asks for participation in a tournament, and sending the promotion information; c) a process of sending a register screen for participating in the tournament to the outside; d) a register process of storing a participant of the tournament in association with membership identification information on condition that predetermined register information is supplied; and e) a process of holding the tournament with registered participants based on the tournament basic information. |
| US11922770B2 |
Gaming device having subsequent game symbol bonus
Embodiments of the present invention set forth systems, apparatuses and methods for bonusing symbols in subsequent games of gaming devices based on a current game outcome. Accordingly, a gaming device can be configured to initiate and display a first gaming event on a game display of the gaming device. If one or more symbols appear as part of a predefined criterion, such as being part of a winning symbol combination, the one or more symbols may be associated with a modifier, such as a multiplier, in one or more subsequent gaming events. |
| US11922768B2 |
Gaming device with mobile win selector
Many gaming devices use a movable box, indicator, or other area-based selector (collectively, a “selector”) to determine whether a particular instance of a game generates a payout to a player (e.g., the player “wins”). Thus, the selector may be used to control either or both of a return to player (“RTP”) or volatility of the electronic gaming device. The selector may change its position between games or during a game, such as while values for one or more positions on a playing field are undetermined. The selector may move (e.g., change its position) in a random or semi-random fashion. The selector may change its size between games or during a game, such that it encompasses more or fewer positions on the playing field than during the previous game. The selector may be used to control either or both of a gaming device's RTP or volatility, and the selector's position, size, or the like may vary between games to ensure that the gaming device's RTP and/or volatility remain within acceptable ranges. |
| US11922762B2 |
Digital wallet systems and methods with responsible gaming
A digital wallet computing system is described including at least one processor in communication with a memory storing instructions. The instructions cause the at least one processor to establish wireless connectivity between a mobile device and an electronic gaming device, the electronic gaming device including a device identifier, receive a funds transfer request from the mobile device, the funds transfer request identifying a funds transfer amount and an external player account, and identify an operator identity based on the device identifier. The instructions also cause the at least one processor to identify a player account, the player account associated with the operator, perform a first withdrawal transaction moving the funds transfer amount from the electronic gaming device to the player account, and in response to the first withdrawal transaction, automatically perform a second withdrawal transaction moving the funds transfer amount from the player account to the external player account. |
| US11922761B2 |
System and method for coordinating transactions involving cashless wagering accounts and gaming establishment retail accounts
A system that interconnects multiple accounts associated with a gaming establishment. |
| US11922759B2 |
Systems and methods of electronic gaming
Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for electronic gaming are disclosed. In a first aspect, a gaming system may implement a method of electronic gaming. The method may include selecting a first plurality of symbols, displaying the first plurality of symbols in a first column of symbol display positions, selecting a second plurality of symbols, displaying the second plurality of symbols in a second column of symbol display positions, determining that the first plurality of symbols satisfies a symbol change condition, and replacing, in response to the determining that the first plurality of symbols satisfies the symbol change condition, the first plurality of symbols with a first plurality of jackpot symbols. |
| US11922756B2 |
Parking meter having touchscreen display
A parking meter may incorporate a touchscreen display assembly that uses a low-power wake trigger, which may be a proximity sensor overlaid on the display, that can power on the display and touch sensor when a user's proximity is detected. The parking meter may incorporate a replaceable panel insert that allows user interface components to be easily retrofitted or upgraded by simply replacing the panel insert. Additionally, the parking meter may incorporate multiple solar panels on the exterior of the parking meter. |
| US11922750B2 |
Systems and methods for facilitating package delivery or pickup
A system for facilitating package delivery or pickup at premises of senders or recipients has a package door that is used for receipt and collection of packages. The package door includes an input device for entering package information and an image capture device for visually recording the arrival of a courier. Based on the package information entered via the input device, the system determines whether the package information matches a predetermined value, such as a package tracking number. The system may automatically unlock the package door if the package information matches such predetermined value. In other embodiments, a user may remotely monitor the package information and/or information from the image capture device to determine whether to provide inputs for unlocking the package door. The system logs the package information received from the input device and the image capture device. |
| US11922749B2 |
Providing virtual and physical access to secure storage container
A device may obtain a first image depicting contents included in a secure storage container at a first point in time and first user account data associated with the secure storage container. The device may store the first image in a data structure associated with the first user account data. In addition, the device may receive data indicating that an individual associated with a second user account accessed the secure storage container, and receive a second image depicting contents included in the secure storage container at a second point in time. The second image may be stored in the data structure. The device may further receive, from a user device associated with the first user account data, a request to access the data structure, and the device may provide, to the user device, data that causes display of the second image. |
| US11922748B2 |
Electronic door system
A door system includes a door jamb, a door panel, a window disposed in the door panel, a plurality of electronic components, a hinge pivotally coupling an edge of the door panel to the door jamb, and a control system disposed within the door panel. The plurality of electronic components include an electronic locking mechanism coupled to the door panel, a camera coupled to the door panel, a sensor configured to facilitate detecting at least one of sound or activity proximate the door panel, and a backup battery disposed in at least one of the door jamb or the door panel. The edge of the door panel is configured to receive power from an external power source to power the plurality of electronic components. The backup battery is configured to power at least one of the plurality of electronic components in an event of power loss from the external power source. |
| US11922743B2 |
Logistics information processing method based on electronic lock, blockchain and waybill, and apparatus and device thereof
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a logistics information processing method and apparatus, and a device. The method includes: a blockchain node receives a locking request sent by a handheld terminal, and the locking request includes an identifier of an electronic lock on a logistics box and a waybill number of an item in the logistics box; the blockchain node acquires an unlocking key of the electronic lock corresponding to the waybill number according to the locking request, and the unlocking key is confirmed by a receiving terminal corresponding to the item; the blockchain node generates a locking instruction according to the unlocking key and the waybill number, and sends the locking instruction to the electronic lock, where the locking instruction is used to instruct the electronic lock to lock, and store the unlocking key and the waybill number. Logistics security of the item is improved. |
| US11922739B2 |
Technology for capturing and analyzing sensor data to dynamically facilitate vehicle operation feedback
Systems and methods for dynamically assessing vehicle operation are described. According to certain aspects, an electronic device may accumulate telematics data associated with operation of a vehicle, where the telematics data indicates a location of the vehicle. The electronic device may retrieve additional telematics data of additional vehicles operating at or near the location, and compare the accumulated telematics data to the additional telematics data. The electronic device may dynamically generate and display a data visualization indicating the analysis for review by an operator of the vehicle. |
| US11922733B2 |
System and method of enrolling users of a wireless biometric lockset
A method of enrolling a user at a biometric lockset is described. The method includes receiving user access information from a mobile device of an administrative user of the biometric lockset. The user access information indicates to the biometric lockset to enter an enrollment mode in which a user identity is associated with fingerprint data in a user entry within a memory of the biometric lockset. A plurality of different light codes are displayed on the lockset, each one of the plurality of light codes representative of a different state of fingerprint data capture. A message is transmitted to the mobile device, and corresponds to the light code displayed at the lockset. The completed fingerprint data is stored in association with the user identity of the user in the user entry. |
| US11922729B1 |
Detecting interactions with non-discretized items and associating interactions with actors using digital images
Commercial interactions with non-discretized items such as liquids in carafes or other dispensers are detected and associated with actors using images captured by one or more digital cameras including the carafes or dispensers within their fields of view. The images are processed to detect body parts of actors and other aspects therein, and to not only determine that a commercial interaction has occurred but also identify an actor that performed the commercial interaction. Based on information or data determined from such images, movements of body parts associated with raising, lowering or rotating one or more carafes or other dispensers may be detected, and a commercial interaction involving such carafes or dispensers may be detected and associated with a specific actor accordingly. |
| US11922724B2 |
Face recognition method utilizing a face recognition model and a face sample library to detect mask images
A device and a method and a non-transitory readable storage medium, for face recognition are provided, the method comprise: extracting a face sample image from a predetermined face sample library and performing feature point detection to obtain multiple face feature points; obtaining multiple mask images; selecting first to fourth face feature points from the multiple face feature points; defining a distance between the first and second face feature point as a mask image height, and defining a distance between the third and fourth face feature point as a mask image width; adjusting a size of each mask image according to the mask image height and the mask image width; fusing each adjusted mask image with the face sample image to obtain multiple face mask images to save into the predetermined face sample library; training a face recognition model based on the predetermined face sample library for face recognition. |
| US11922722B2 |
System and method of monitoring attributes associated with users of information handling systems
In one or more embodiments, one or more systems, one or more methods, and/or one or more processes may determine that a user is in a presence of an information handling system (IHS); determine a digital image of a face of the user; determine an angle of the face of the user with respect to a vertical axis of a camera based at least on the digital image; determine that the face is facing a display associated with the IHS; determine an amount of time, which the user spends looking at the display; determine, via multiple sensors associated with the IHS, a heart rate and a respiratory rate associated with the user; determine that the user should move based at least on the first amount of time, the heart rate, the respiratory rate, and the angle; and display information indicating that the user should move. |
| US11922720B2 |
Perspective distortion correction on faces
Apparatus and methods related to image processing are provided. A computing device can determine a first image area of an image, such as an image captured by a camera. The computing device can determine a warping mesh for the image with a first portion of the warping mesh associated with the first image area. The computing device can determine a cost function for the warping mesh by: determining first costs associated with the first portion of the warping mesh that include costs associated with face-related transformations of the first image area to correct geometric distortions, and determining second costs associated with the warping mesh that include costs of edge-related transformations for preserving straightness of edges of the image. The computing device can determine an optimized mesh based on optimizing the cost function. The computing device can modify the first image area based on the optimized mesh. |
| US11922718B2 |
Fingerprint sensor package and sensor package
A fingerprint sensor package may include a film substrate, an interconnection substrate on the film substrate, a semiconductor chip on the interconnection substrate, a conductive structure on the interconnection substrate and laterally isolated from direct contact with the semiconductor chip, and an interposer substrate on the semiconductor chip and the conductive structure. The conductive structure may include first and second conductive structures, which are electrically separated from each other. The interposer substrate may include a first sensing pattern electrically connected to the first conductive structure and a second sensing pattern on a top surface of the first sensing pattern and electrically connected to the second conductive structure. The second sensing pattern may be vertically isolated from direct contact with from the first sensing pattern. The second sensing pattern may have a longitudinal axis parallel to a direction crossing a longitudinal axis of the first sensing pattern, in a plan view. |
| US11922713B2 |
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor with NFV collimator and TFT/organic imager
An apparatus for fingerprint sensing includes a touch-display layer covered by a transparent layer. The touch-display layer can emit light to illuminate a finger surface touching the transparent layer. The touch-display layer is transparent to reflected light from the surface to underlying layers. The underlying layers include a collimator layer and a pixelated image sensor. The collimator layer can collimate the reflected light, and the pixelated image sensor can sense the collimated reflected light. The collimator can collimate the reflected light to enable a one-to-one imaging ratio between an area of the finger surface touching the transparent layer and an area of a corresponding image formed on the pixelated image sensor. |
| US11922711B2 |
Object tracking assisted with hand or eye tracking
Embodiments relate to tracking and determining a location of an object in an environment surrounding a user. A system includes one or more imaging devices and an object tracking unit. The system identifies an object in a search region, determines a tracking region that is smaller than the search region corresponding to the object, and scans the tracking region to determine a location associated with the object. The system may generate a ranking of objects, determine locations associated with the objects, and generate a model of the search region based on the locations associated with the objects. |
| US11922706B2 |
Systems and methods for dynamic attention area
A driver monitoring system of a vehicle includes: a camera configured to capture an image of a driver on a driver's seat within a passenger cabin of the vehicle; a gaze module configured to determine a gaze vector based on a direction of pupils of the driver in the image; an area module configured to determine an area on a vertical plane in front of the driver based on a road in front of the vehicle; a location module configured to determine a location on the vertical plane where the gaze vector intersects the vertical plane; and a monitor module that determines whether the location on the vertical plane where the gaze vector intersects the vertical plane is within the area on the vertical plane. |
| US11922704B2 |
System and method for detecting road and lane connections at intersections
A method for detecting road edges at a predetermined intersection, comprising: receiving, by the controller, aerial imagery data about the predetermined intersection; receiving, by the controller, vehicle telemetry data from at least one vehicle passing through the predetermined intersection; detecting, using the aerial imagery data and generative adversarial networks (GANs) executed on the controller, road edges at the predetermined intersection; classifying, using the vehicle telemetry data and a random forest classifier (RFC) executed on the controller, each vehicle trajectory passing through the predetermined intersection with a label corresponding to a unique maneuver to create a maneuver labeling at the predetermined intersection; constructing, using the maneuver labeling determined by the RFC and the road edges, a probabilistic finite state automata (PFSA) to pair inbound lanes with outbound lanes at the predetermined intersection; and determining lane edges at the predetermined intersection using a homotopy model. |
| US11922700B2 |
Intelligent object selection from drone field of view
A method and apparatus for aiding a police officer in writing a report by creating a depiction of an incident scene is provided herein. During operation a drone will photograph an incident scene from above. Relevant objects will be identified and a depiction of the incident scene will be created by overlaying the relevant photographed real world objects onto a map retrieved from storage. The depiction of the incident scene will be made available to police officers to increase the officers' efficiency in report writing. More particularly, officers will no longer need to re-create the depiction of the incident scene by hand. Instead, the officer will be able to use the depiction of the incident scene. |
| US11922698B2 |
System, apparatus, and method for monitoring edge compute sites
Systems, methods, and devices are described for monitoring and protecting electronic hardware, data assets, and the facility itself, particularly well-suited to monitoring remote facilities and resources in edge locations, including for determining door state for both equipment and personnel doors, and for determining values of one or more environmental parameters, using optical image analytics. An example system includes one or more edge-located hardware monitoring devices having one or more physical sensors, and custom software distributed across edge, cloud, mobile, and enterprise platforms. An example monitoring device can include an embedded computer, various sensors of different types, one or more cameras, a power supply, and several communication interfaces. All or virtually all sensing and processing capabilities can be integrated into the edge device, which utilizes low-cost sensors and video analytics to monitor the environment. |
| US11922694B2 |
Systems and methods for augmented reality application for annotations and adding interfaces to control panels and screens
Example implementations described herein systems and method for providing a platform to facilitate augmented reality (AR) overlays, which can involve stabilizing video received from a first device for display on a second device and for input made to a portion of the stabilized video at the second device, generating an AR overlay on a display of the first device corresponding to the portion of the stabilized video. |
| US11922692B2 |
Vehicle displaying augmented reality image of point of interest, and control method thereof
A vehicle and a control method may adjust an augmented reality (AR) image of a point of interest (POI) based on at least one of a driving speed of the vehicle or a distance between the vehicle and the POI. The vehicle may include: an image sensor configured to obtain a front image of the vehicle; a display module configured to display the front image; and a controller configured to control the display module to display an AR image of a POI included in the front image by being superimposed on the front image, and adjust the AR image so that at least one of an amount of information or a size is changed based on at least one of a driving speed of the vehicle or a distance between the vehicle and the POI. |
| US11922688B2 |
Automated diagnosis and treatment of crop infestations
Disclosed are various embodiments for automating the diagnosis of crop infestations and estimating crop yields. In some embodiments, a field report that includes an image of a crop and a location of a corresponding field is received from a computing device. The image of the crop is processed using computer-vision techniques to identify a pathogen affecting the crop. A biocide to apply to the crop to treat the pathogen is then identified. In some embodiments, the yield of the crop can also be estimated. In such embodiments, a field report that includes images of plants in a field and an identifier of the field is received. A computer-vision technique is applied to each image to determine an individual yield of each plant in an image. An estimate of the yield of the crop is then calculated based on the individual yields of the plants and the size of the field. |
| US11922684B2 |
Bone fracture detection and classification
The outline of a bone or at least a portion thereof may be determined based on deep neural net and optionally on an active shape model approach. An algorithm may detect a fracture of the bone. An algorithm may also classify the bone fracture and provide guidance on how to treat the fracture. |
| US11922682B2 |
Disease detection algorithms trainable with small number of positive samples
Disease detection from medical images is provided. In various embodiments, a medical image of a patient is read. The medical image is provided to a trained anatomy segmentation network. A feature map is received from the trained anatomy segmentation network. The feature map indicates the location of at least one feature within the medical image. The feature map is provided to a trained classification network. The trained classification network was pre-trained on a plurality of feature map outputs of the segmentation network. A disease detection is received from the trained classification network. The disease detection indicating the presence or absence of a predetermined disease. |
| US11922681B2 |
Systems and methods for identifying cell clusters within images of stained biological samples
The present disclosure relates to automated systems and methods adapted to quickly and accurately train a neural network to detect and/or classify cells and/or nuclei. The present disclosure also relates to automated systems and methods for using a trained cell detection and classification engine, such as one including a neural network, to classify cells within an unlabeled image. |
| US11922679B2 |
Automatic seismic facies identification method based on combination of self-attention mechanism and u-shape network architecture
An automatic seismic facies identification method based on combination of Self-Attention mechanism and U-shape network architecture, including: obtaining and preprocessing post-stack seismic data to construct a sample training and validation dataset; building an encoder through an overlapped patch merging module with down-sampling function and a self-attention transformer module with global modeling function; building a decoder through a patch expanding module with linear upsampling function, the self-attention transformer module, and a skip connection module with multilayer feature fusion function; building a seismic facies identification model using the encoder, the decoder, and a Hypercolumn module, where the seismic facies identification model includes a Hypercolumns-U-Segformer (HUSeg); and building a hybrid loss function; iteratively training the seismic facies identification model with a training and validation set; and inputting test data into a trained identification model to obtain seismic facies corresponding to the test data. |
| US11922677B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and non-transitory computer readable medium
An information processing apparatus (10) according to the present disclosure includes: an object recognition unit (11) that outputs, by using a first modal signal and a first modal recognition model corresponding to the first modal signal, an inference result regarding the first modal signal; a training data processing unit (12) that generates first modal training data regarding the first modal signal by using the inference result, and updates second modal training data regarding a second modal signal that is different from the first modal signal by using the first modal training data; and a recognition model update unit (13) that updates a second modal recognition model corresponding to the second modal signal by using the second modal training data. |
| US11922675B1 |
Systems and methods for automating benchmark generation using neural networks for image or video selection
A method includes accessing a web-based property over a network; storing a plurality of images or videos from the web-based property and associations between the plurality of images or videos and a target audience identifier responsive to the web-based property having a stored association with the target audience identifier; retrieving the plurality of images or videos from the database responsive to each of the plurality of images or videos having stored associations with the target audience identifier; executing a neural network to generate a performance score for each of the plurality of images or videos; calculating a target audience benchmark; executing the neural network to generate a first performance score for a first image or video and a second performance score for a second image or video; comparing the first performance score and the second performance score to the benchmark; and generating a record identifying the first image or video. |
| US11922673B2 |
Product inspection method and device, producing system and computer storage medium
Disclosed are a product inspection method and device, producing system and a computer storage medium. The method comprises: conducting image acquisition on a product assembly line to obtain a production line image; extracting a product image including a product to be inspected from the production line image; extracting an inspection point image in a part inspection area in the product image; inputting the inspection point image into an inspection model to obtain an inspection result; and determining that the product to be inspected in the product image has defects under the condition that the inspection result meets any of the following conditions. |
| US11922667B2 |
Object region identification device, object region identification method, and object region identification program
To accurately identify a region corresponding to a position where an object is preset in an image, an object region identification device acquires a first frame image and a second frame image that are temporally successive. The device inputs the first frame image to a model that identifies an object in an image and acquires position information, the position affecting identification of an object in the first frame image. The device acquires motion information indicating a motion of the object in the first frame image based on the first frame image and the second frame image. The device generates, based on the acquired position information and motion information, region information indicating a region in the first frame image, the region corresponding to a position where the object is present. |
| US11922666B2 |
Object presence detection using raw images
An object detection system and method includes: an optical image sensor arranged to perform the following steps: capturing a calibration image during a calibration stage, dividing the calibration image into a plurality of quadrants, and calculating a parameter for each of the quadrants; capturing a plurality of raw images during a detection stage, dividing each image of the raw images into a plurality of quadrants, and calculating a parameter for each of the quadrants; comparing the respective parameters of each quadrant of a raw image with the respective parameters of each quadrant of the calibration image to generate a ratio value for each quadrant; and comparing the ratio value of each quadrant with a predetermined threshold. When each ratio value of specific quadrants of the quadrants is greater than the predetermined threshold, object detection is confirmed. |
| US11922664B2 |
Method and apparatus of adaptive sampling for mesh compression by decoders
A processing circuitry decodes a plurality of maps in 2D from a bitstream carrying a mesh frame. The mesh frame represents a surface of an object with polygons. The plurality of maps includes a decoded geometry map and a decoded attribute map with an adaptive 2D atlas sampling applied. The processing circuitry determines at least a first sampling rate and a second sampling rate according to syntaxes signaled in the bitstream. The first sampling rate is applied to a first region of the mesh frame and the second sampling rate is applied to a second region of the mesh frame during the adaptive 2D atlas sampling. The processing circuitry reconstructs, based on the plurality of maps, at least a first vertex of the mesh frame according to the first sampling rate, and a second vertex of the mesh frame according to the second sampling rate. |
| US11922657B2 |
Detector for determining a position of at least one object
Described herein is a detector for determining a position of an object. The detector includes a sensor element having a matrix of optical sensors, wherein the sensor element is configured to determine a reflection image. The detector also includes an evaluation device configured to select a reflection feature of the reflection image at a first image position in the reflection image, determine a longitudinal coordinate z of the selected reflection feature by optimizing a blurring function fa, and determine a reference feature in a reference image at a second image position in the reference image corresponding to the reflection feature. The reference image and the reflection image are determined at two different spatial configurations, wherein the spatial configurations differ by a relative spatial constellation, wherein the evaluation device is configured to determine the relative spatial constellation from the longitudinal coordinate z and the first and the second image positions. |
| US11922656B2 |
Partial deformation maps for reconstructing motion-affected treatment dose using machine learning
A method comprises inputting a treatment planning image of a target subject into a machine learning system. The method further comprises determining, by the machine learning system, a first target-subject-specific model of the treatment planning image. The method further comprises applying, by a processing device, the first target-subject-specific model to the treatment planning image to generate a transformed treatment planning image corresponding to a first position of a plurality of positions of the target subject. The method further comprises comparing the transformed treatment planning image to a reference image. The method further comprises, based on the comparing, modifying one or more parameters of the first target-subject-specific model to generate a second target-subject-specific model corresponding to a second position of the plurality of positions. The method further comprises controlling a treatment device based on the second target-subject-specific model to deliver a treatment to the target subject. |
| US11922654B2 |
Mammographic image processing method and apparatus, system and medium
A computer device, obtains a mammographic image of a unilateral breast. The mammographic image includes a cranial-caudal (CC)-position mammographic image and a mediolateral-oblique (MLO)-position mammographic image. The computer device invokes a breast detection model to perform a prediction of a condition of the unilateral breast according to the CC-position mammographic image and the MLO-position mammographic image. The device obtains a prediction result of the unilateral breast, and generates and outputs a detection report that includes the prediction result. |
| US11922653B2 |
Locating system
An object locating system (100) in which there is an observation device (104) observing at least three datums (106, 112, 114), each of which datums (106, 112, 114) having a positioning system that reports it position to the observation device (104). The positioning systems of the datums (106, 12, 114) being calibrated so as to accurately report their relative positions. The observation device (104) has a camera whose field of view (116) contains an object (18) to be located as well as at least two of the datums (106, 112,114) and a range finder that measures the distance (110) between the observation device (104) and at least one object (18) within the field of view (116) of the camera. A computing device calculates an azimuth and (X1, X2) elevation angle (Y1, Y2) between two datums (122, 114), or between the optical axis of the camera and each datum (112, 114),in the image so as to triangulate the position and attitude of the camera (104) at the time the image was captured using received position data for each datum (106, 112, 114) at the time the image was captured; and also calculates an azimuth and elevation angle between an optical axis of the camera and the object (18) in the image. Knowing the position and attitude of the camera (104) and a distance (110) to the object (18) at the time the image was captured, it triangulates a position of the object (18) at the time the image was captured. |
| US11922648B2 |
Method for providing image and electronic device supporting the same
An electronic device and method are provided for obtaining an image. An electronic device may include cameras; a distance sensor including a light-emitting part and a light-receiving part; and a processor. The processor may identify a range corresponding to a zoom magnification for obtaining an image, obtain, based on light emitted from the light-emitting part and received by regions of the light-receiving part, signals corresponding to the regions of the light-receiving part, identify first peaks of the signals, obtain, based on the first peaks, first distances, identify whether a distance that is greater than or equal to a first distance corresponding to the identified range exists among the first distances, identify, based on identifying that the distance that is greater than or equal to the first distance exists, whether a maximum value of the first peaks is less than a first value, and determine a camera for obtaining the image among the multiple cameras, based whether the distance that is greater than or equal to the first distance exists and/or whether the maximum value of the one or more first peaks is less than the first value. |
| US11922646B2 |
Tracking surgical items with prediction of duplicate imaging of items
A computer-implemented method for tracking surgical textiles includes receiving a first image comprising a first textile-depicting image region, receiving a second image comprising a second textile-depicting image region, measuring a likelihood that the first and second image regions depict at least a portion of the same textile, and incrementing an index counter if the measure of likelihood does not meet a predetermined threshold. The measure of likelihood may be based on at least one classification feature at least partially based on aspects or other features of the first and second images. |
| US11922644B2 |
Calibration procedures for helmet based weld tracking systems
Described herein are examples of weld tracking systems implemented via a welding helmet. The welding helmet includes weld tracking sensors configured to allow the welding helmet to track a welding-type tool and/or an arc generated by the welding-type tool. The welding helmet also includes helmet tracking sensors configured to allow the welding helmet to track its own position and/or orientation relative to a reference point in the welding environment. By tracking itself as well as the welding-type tool and/or arc, the welding helmet can differentiate between its own movement, and movement of the welding-type tool and/or arc. By knowing the spatial relationship between the different sensors of the welding helmet, the tracking information can be combined and used for weld tracking. By implementing the weld tracking system in the welding helmet, the weld tracking system becomes portable and usable outside of the usual fixed confines of weld tracking systems. |
| US11922642B1 |
Methods and apparatus for detecting unrecognized moving objects
Security methods and apparatus. In one example, a method includes detecting a motion event in a scene using a motion detector, based on detecting the motion event, acquiring a plurality of images of the scene using an image capture device, applying a motion detection process to the plurality of images to detect motion in the scene, applying an object detection process to at least one of the images to detect an object in the scene, pairing the motion with the object to locate a moving object, identifying the moving object as an unrecognized object, and based at least in part on identifying the moving object as an unrecognized object, triggering a video recording of the scene using the image capture device. |
| US11922640B2 |
Semi-supervised 3D object tracking in videos via 2D semantic keypoints
A method for 3D object tracking is described. The method includes inferring first 2D semantic keypoints of a 3D object within a sparsely annotated video stream. The method also includes matching the first 2D semantic keypoints of a current frame with second 2D semantic keypoints in a next frame of the sparsely annotated video stream using embedded descriptors within the current frame and the next frame. The method further includes warping the first 2D semantic keypoints to the second 2D semantic keypoints to form warped 2D semantic keypoints in the next frame. The method also includes labeling a 3D bounding box in the next frame according to the warped 2D semantic keypoints in the next frame. |
| US11922639B2 |
HDR image generation from single-shot HDR color image sensors
A method for generating an high-dynamic-range (HDR) color image from a dual-exposure-time single-shot HDR color image sensor includes obtaining pixel values generated by a local region of sensor pixels of the image sensor, determining a motion parameter for the local region from pixel values associated with a first color, and demosaicing the pixel values of the local region to determine, for each of three colors, an output value of the images pixel, wherein relative contributions of short-exposure-time pixels and long-exposure-time pixels to the output value are weighted according to the motion parameter. A method for generating an HDR color image from a triple-exposure-time single-shot HDR color image sensor includes generating a first dual-exposure-time HDR image from short-exposure-time and medium-exposure-time pixel values, generating a second dual-exposure-time HDR image from medium-exposure-time and long-exposure-time pixel values, and generating a triple-exposure-time HDR color image from the first and second dual-exposure-time HDR images. |
| US11922637B2 |
Testbed platform for characterization of materials and inks used in additive manufacturing of nanocomposites
Various embodiments are directed to a testbed platform for characterizing materials and inks utilized in additive manufacturing of nanocomposites. The system may include a testbed base coupled to a group of electromagnets. The base may include an aperture for housing a microscope slide and an interchangeable channel including a microfluidic flow cell of various geometric angles. The system may further include a group of needle tips in fluidic communication with the microfluidic flow cell. The needle tips may be coupled, via lock connectors, to syringes that dispense magnetic inks utilized in additive manufacturing into the microfluidic flow cell. The system may also include an inverted microscope lens and a high-speed camera in optical communication with the base. The camera may be utilized to capture images of a flow behavior of the magnetic inks for performing an analysis that determines a nozzle design for microdispensing during an additive manufacturing process. |
| US11922636B2 |
Placing augmented reality objects in an image based on device position
An electronic device places an augmented reality object in an image of a real environment based on a pose of the electronic device and based on image segmentation. The electronic device includes a camera that captures images of the real environment and sensors, such as an inertial measurement unit (IMU), that capture a pose of the electronic device. The electronic device selects an augmented reality (AR) object from a memory, segments a captured image of the real environment into foreground pixels and background pixels, and composites an image for display wherein the AR object is placed between the foreground pixels and the background pixels. As the pose of the electronic device changes, the electronic device maintains the relative position of the AR object with respect to the real environment in images for display. |
| US11922633B2 |
Real-time lumen distance calculation based on three-dimensional (3D) A-line signal data
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums for optical imaging medical devices, such as, but not limited to, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), single mode OCT, and/or multi-modal OCT apparatuses and systems, and methods and storage mediums for use with same, for calculating lumen distance(s), including based on real-time A-line signal(s), are provided herein. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio and/or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, capsules and needles (e.g., a biopsy needle). Fast A-line lumen segmentation methods, which can be applied real-time to a whole arterial pullback, and devices, systems, and storage mediums for use with same, are provided herein. Techniques provided herein also improve processing efficiency and decrease calculations while achieving measurements that are more precise. |
| US11922631B2 |
Method for generating a 3D physical model of a patient specific anatomic feature from 2D medical images
There is provided a method for generating a 3D physical model of a patient specific anatomic feature from 2D medical images. The 2D medical images are uploaded by an end-user via a Web Application and sent to a server. The server processes the 2D medical images and automatically generates a 3D printable model of a patient specific anatomic feature from the 2D medical images using a segmentation technique. The 3D printable model is 3D printed as a 3D physical model such that it represents a 1:1 scale of the patient specific anatomic feature. The method includes the step of automatically identifying the patient specific anatomic feature. |
| US11922629B2 |
Systems and methods for generating cancer prediction maps from multiparametric magnetic resonance images using deep learning
Various example embodiments are described in which an anisotropic encoder-decoder convolutional neural network architecture is employed to process multiparametric magnetic resonance images for the generation of cancer predication maps. In some example embodiments, a simplified anisotropic encoder-decoder convolutional neural network architecture may include an encoder portion that is deeper than a decoder portion. In some example embodiments, simplified network architectures may be combined with test-time-augmentation in order to facilitate training and testing with a minimal number of test subjects. |
| US11922626B2 |
Systems and methods for automatic detection and quantification of pathology using dynamic feature classification
Methods, devices, and systems are provided for quantifying an extent of various pathology patterns in scanned subject images. The detection and quantification of pathology is performed automatically and unsupervised via a trained system. The methods, devices, and systems described herein generate unique dictionaries of elements based on actual image data scans to automatically identify pathology of new image data scans of subjects. The automatic detection and quantification system can detect a number of pathologies including a usual interstitial pneumonia pattern on computed tomography images, which is subject to high inter-observer variation, in the diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. |
| US11922623B2 |
Cellular diagnostic and analysis methods
Detection of pathological abnormalities in tissue samples and/or pluralities of cells is a highly specialized and time-consuming effort, usually performed by a select group of clinicians and technical personnel. Described herein are methods for more automatable, consistent and comprehensive cell sample analysis to deliver a rapid, reliable and detailed classification, e.g., diagnosis, of the status of cells present in a sample, particularly, but not limited to cancer diagnosis. |
| US11922617B2 |
Method and system for defect detection
The present application provides a method and system for defect detection. The method includes: acquiring a two-dimensional (2D) picture of an object to be detected; inputting the acquired 2D picture to a trained defect segmentation model to obtain a segmented 2D defect mask, where the defect segmentation model is trained based on a multi-level feature extraction instance segmentation network with intersection over union (IoU) thresholds being increased level by level, and the 2D defect mask includes information about a defect type, a defect size, and a defect location of a segmented defect region; and determining the segmented 2D defect mask based on a predefined defect rule to output a defect detection result. |
| US11922616B2 |
Alignment device
An alignment device includes a holding device capable of holding the second workpiece, a moving device that moves the holding device toward the first workpiece, a mirror member capable of reflecting the second workpiece, the mirror member being arranged adjacent to the first workpiece, an image sensor arranged to be able to simultaneously and continuously capture the first workpiece and a mirror image of the second workpiece reflected on the mirror member, and a control device that performs feedback control of the moving device based on the calculated position of the second workpiece with respect to the first workpiece based on the first workpiece and the mirror image of the second workpiece, which are captured by the image sensor, to align the second workpiece with the first workpiece. |
| US11922614B2 |
Welding condition setting assistance device
Image processing unit is provided in computer, and performs: for each of input images constituting a moving image obtained by capturing a workpiece during arc welding, a spatter detection step of detecting a spatter from an input image constituting a moving image of the workpiece, the moving image being generated by capturing the workpiece during the arc welding; a background bright spot identification step of identifying, as a background bright spot, a position in the moving image, the position being a position where a number of times of the detection in the spatter detection step is equal to or more than a predetermined reference number of times; and a spatter number identification step of identifying, for one input image, a number of spatters excluding spatters each corresponding to the background bright spot identified by the background bright spot identification step among the spatters detected by the spatter detection processing. |
| US11922611B2 |
Methods and systems for accelerated image rendering with motion compensation
Various methods and systems are provided for accelerated image rendering with motion compensation. In one embodiment, a method comprises calculating motion between a preceding image frame and a target image frame to be rendered, rendering a small image with a size smaller than a target size of the target image frame based on the calculated motion, and generating the target image frame at the target size based on the small image, the calculated motion, and a reference image frame. In this way, high-quality image frames for a video stream may be generated with a reduced amount of rendering for each frame, thereby reducing the overall processing resources dedicated to rendering as well as the power consumption for image rendering. |
| US11922610B2 |
Multi-eye camera system, multi-eye photographing camera head, image processing device, multi-eye photographing program and multi-eye photographing method
A multi-eye camera system includes multi-eye photographing camera heads 2 and image processing device 3 to which a plurality of the multi-eye photographing camera heads 2 are connected. Each of the multi-eye photographing camera heads 2 is provided with partial image acquiring part 24, parameter memory part 23 and image correcting part 26. Image processing device 3 is provided with input processing part 31, resizing processing part 32 and whole image memory 33. |
| US11922606B2 |
Multipass interference correction and material recognition based on patterned illumination without frame rate loss
The method includes simultaneously illuminating a scene by at least two light sources, each light source emitting structured light having a spatial pattern, a wavelength and/or a polarization, wherein the spatial pattern, the wavelength and/or the polarization of each structured light differ from each other, respectively, capturing an image of the scene simultaneously illuminated by the at least two light sources by an imaging sensor through a filter array, wherein one pixel of the imaging sensor captures the image through one filter of the filter array, calculating, for each pixel, intensity values of direct and global components of the light received by the pixel from a system of equations compiled for each joint pixel, and performing, for each pixel, image correction by assigning to each pixel its calculated intensity value of the direct component to obtain a corrected image. |
| US11922603B2 |
Radiographic image processing device, radiographic image processing method, and radiographic image processing program
A processor acquires a first radiographic image and a second radiographic image that include the same subject and have different S/N ratios. The processor derives a processing content of a first graininess suppression process on the first radiographic image having a higher S/N ratio of the first radiographic image and the second radiographic image and derives a processing content of a second graininess suppression process on the second radiographic image on the basis of the processing content of the first graininess suppression process. The processor performs a graininess suppression process on the second radiographic image on the basis of the processing content of the second graininess suppression process. |
| US11922601B2 |
Medical image processing apparatus, medical image processing method and computer-readable medium
A medical image processing apparatus includes: an obtaining unit configured to obtain a first image that is a motion contrast en-face image of an eye to be examined; and an image quality improving unit configured to generate a second image with at least one of lower noise and higher contrast than the obtained first image using the obtained first image as input data that is input into an image quality improving engine, wherein the image quality improving engine includes a machine learning engine that has been obtained by using training data including a second image with at least one of lower noise and higher contrast than a first image that is a motion contrast en-face image of an eye to be examined. |
| US11922598B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and storage medium
In an image processing system in which development processing is applied to a RAW image in a server apparatus and results thereof are provided to a client terminal, the capacity of image data that is transmitted to the client terminal is reduced. The client terminal applies low-load development processing to an input RAW image and stores and displays the results image thereof. On the other hand, the server generates a difference image between both results images by applying the low-load and high-load development processing and provides the difference image to the client terminal. Then, based on the difference image, the client terminal reproduces a results image of the high-load development processing. |
| US11922595B2 |
Redacting content in a virtual reality environment
A method for execution by a computer generating a virtual reality environment utilizing a group of object representations by identifying an exclusion asset and modifying a set of common illustrative assets to exclude the exclusion asset to produce a redacted set of common illustrative assets.The method further includes rendering a portion of the redacted set of common illustrative asset to produce a redacted set of common illustrative asset video frames and selecting a subset of the redacted set of common illustrative asset video frames to produce a common portion of video frames for the virtual reality environment. The method further includes rendering representations of object representations to produce remaining portions of the video frames for the virtual reality environment. The method further includes linking the common portion and the remaining portions of the video frames to produce the virtual reality environment for interactive consumption. |
| US11922589B2 |
Methods and systems for digital twin augmented reality replication of non-homogeneous elements in integrated environments
The present disclosure describes systems and methods for generating digital twin augmented reality replications of non-homogenous elements in integrated environments. One method includes storing a first data structure for a first element in a digital twin augmented reality environment, the first data structure including respective fields for a first function, a first set of relationships, a first physical location, and a first time period of operation. The method also includes storing a second data structure for a second element in the digital twin augmented reality environment, the second data structure includes respective fields for a second function, a second set of relationships, a second physical location, and a second time period of operation. The method can generate a visual representation of the first element and the second element in the digital twin augmented reality environment. The location of the first and second element in the digital twin augmented reality environment is based on the first and second physical location. |
| US11922587B2 |
Dynamic augmented reality experience
Systems and methods describe an augmented reality (AR) system for generating AR experiences in real-time. The AR experience system receives a selection of an AR experience from an application running on a computer device, displays a first set of textual cues associated with the AR experience on the computer device, receives a first set of image data corresponding to the first set of textual cues, generates a first AR object associated with the AR experience, displays the first AR object on the computer device and a second set of textual cues associated with the AR experience, receives a second set of image data corresponding to the second set of textual cues, and generates a second AR object associated with the AR experience. |
| US11922585B2 |
Method for operating a head-mounted display apparatus in a motor vehicle, control device, and head-mounted display apparatus
A control device in a motor vehicle receives a signal from a sensor device which includes at least one image of the current interior situation. The control device generates a superimposition signal containing the at least one image of the current interior situation and transmits the superimposition signal to a display element of a display apparatus. The display apparatus superimposes the at least one image of the current interior situation onto predefined output content output to a user. |
| US11922583B2 |
Interactive method and system of movable platform, movable platform, and storage medium
An interactive method for a movable platform, an interactive system, a movable platform and a storage medium including the interactive method. The interactive method may include projecting three-dimensional point cloud data collected by a sensor into image data collected by a camera for fusion processing to obtain a fused image; rendering the fused image to determine a three-dimensional visualization image of a surrounding environment where the movable platform is located; and outputting the three-dimensional visualization image of the surrounding environment where the movable platform is located on a display interface. |
| US11922579B2 |
Image processing apparatus and method for image processing by deriving voxel and mesh data to generate point cloud data
There is provided an image processing apparatus and an image processing method that are capable of suppressing an increase in loads when a point cloud is generated from a mesh. Point cloud data is generated by positioning points at intersection points between a surface of a mesh and vectors each including, as a start origin, position coordinates corresponding to a specified resolution. For example, intersection determination is performed between the surface of the mesh and each of the vectors, and in a case where the surface and the vector are determined to intersect each other, the coordinates of the intersection point are calculated. The present disclosure can be applied to an image processing apparatus, electronic equipment, an image processing method, a program, or the like. |
| US11922578B2 |
Method for adjusting point cloud density, electronic device, and storage medium
A method for adjusting point cloud density, an electronic device, and a storage medium are provided. In the method an initial point cloud map and a distance determination threshold of a robot are obtained. A plurality of target regions in the initial point cloud map are determined, and an environmental complexity value of each target region is calculated. The initial point cloud map is divided into submaps, and a point cloud density coefficient of each submap is determined. The initial point cloud map is adjusted according to the point cloud density coefficient and the target point cloud map is obtained. By utilizing such method, adjustment efficiency and an accuracy of point cloud density can be improved. |
| US11922568B2 |
Finite aperture omni-directional stereo light transport
In various embodiments, a finite aperture omni-directional camera is modeled by aligning a finite aperture lens and focal point with the omni-directional part of the projection. For example, each point on an image plane maps to a direction in camera space. For a spherical projection, the lens can be orientated along this direction and the focal point is picked along this direction at focal distance from the lens. For a cylindrical projection, the lens can be oriented along the projected direction on the two dimensional (2D) xz-plane, as the projection is not omni-directional in the y direction. The focal point is picked along the (unprojected) direction so its projection on the xz-plane is at focal distance from the lens. The final outgoing ray can be constructed by sampling of point on this oriented lens and shooting a ray from there through the focal point. |
| US11922567B2 |
Asynchronous lighting for image illumination
The present invention facilitates efficient and effective image processing. A network can comprise: a first system configured to perform a first portion of lighting calculations for an image and combing results of the first portion of lighting calculations for the image with results of a second portion of lighting calculations; and a second system configured to perform the second portion of lighting calculations and forward the results of the second portion of the lighting calculations to the first system. The first and second portion of lighting calculations can be associated with indirect lighting calculations and direct lighting calculations respectively. The first system can be a client in a local location and the second system can be a server in a remote location (e.g., a cloud computing environment). The first system and second system can be in a cloud and a video is transmitted to a local system. |
| US11922560B2 |
Connecting spatial anchors for augmented reality
One example provides a computing device configured to capture, via the camera, first image data imaging a first physical world location, create a first spatial representation of the first physical world location based on the first image data, receive a user input defining a pose of a first virtual spatial anchor point relative to a feature imaged in the first image data, track user movement to a second physical world location, capture second image data imaging the second physical world location, receive a user input defining a pose of a second virtual spatial anchor point relative to a feature imaged in the second image data, and send, to a remote computing device, data representing the first spatial representation, the pose of first spatial anchor point, the second spatial representation, the pose of second spatial anchor point, and a positional relationship between first and second spatial anchor points. |
| US11922557B2 |
Apparatus and method using triangle pairs and shared transformation circuitry to improve ray tracing performance
An apparatus and method for merging primitives and coordinating between vertex and ray transformations on a shared transformation unit. For example, one embodiment of a graphics processor comprises: a queue comprising a plurality of entries; ordering circuitry/logic to order triangles front to back within the queue; pairing circuitry/logic to identify triangles in the queue sharing an edge and to merge the triangles sharing an edge to produce merged triangle pairs; and shared transformation circuitry to alternate between performing vertex transformations on vertices of the merged triangle pairs and to performing ray transformations on ray direction/origin data. |
| US11922555B2 |
Data structures, methods and tiling engines for hierarchically storing tiling information in a graphics processing system
Methods and tiling engines for tiling primitives in a tile based graphics processing system in which a rendering space is divided into a plurality of tiles. The method includes generating a multi-level hierarchy of tile groups, each level of the multi-level hierarchy comprising one or more tile groups comprising one or more of the plurality of tiles; receiving a plurality of primitive blocks, each primitive block comprising geometry data for one or more primitives; associating each of the plurality of primitive blocks with one or more of the tile groups up to a maximum number of tile groups such that if at least one primitive of a primitive block falls, at least partially, within the bounds of a tile, the primitive block is associated with at least one tile group that includes that tile; and generating a control stream for each tile group based on the associations, wherein each control stream comprises a primitive block entry for each primitive block associated with the corresponding tile group. |
| US11922553B1 |
System and method for controlling effects on live video stream and for controlling accessories via live video stream interface
A method for controlling effects on a live video stream includes providing a video image from a content creator device and displaying the video image on a first viewer device. A selection of a sticker graphic is received on the first viewer device. A position of a user input operation on the displayed video image is determined. The determined position of the user input operation on the displayed video image is converted to a position of the user input operation on the video image. The selected sticker graphic is applied to the video image at the position of the user input operation on the video image. The applied sticker graphic is displayed along with the video image on at least the first viewer device. |
| US11922548B2 |
Accident re-creation using augmented reality
Systems, devices, and methods provide an augmented reality visualization of a real world accident scene. The system may comprise an augmented reality visualization device in communication with a display interface. The display interface may be configured to present a graphical user interface including an accident scene that corresponds to a real world location. The augmented reality visualization device (and/or system) may comprise one or more data stores configured to store accident scene information corresponding to the real world location, such as vehicles, motorcycles, trees, road objects, etc. Additionally, the one or more data stores may also store participant information corresponding to details about other multiple participants, such as witnesses, other drivers, and/or police officers. |
| US11922546B2 |
Methods and apparatus to generate and display trends associated with a process control system
Methods and apparatus to generate and display trends associated with a process control system are disclosed. An example apparatus includes memory, machine readable instructions, and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to generate a first graphical user interface. The first graphical user interface to include a graphical representation of a component in a process control system. The processor circuitry to generate a second graphical user interface. The second graphical user interface to include a chart region with a trend represented therein. The trend indicative of values of a process parameter of the process control system over a period of time. The processor circuitry to automatically generate the trend in the chart region in response to a graphical element being dragged and dropped from the first graphical user interface to the second graphical user interface. |
| US11922543B2 |
Device and method for coloring sketch image with color pointer
A method, performed by a coloring apparatus, of coloring a sketch image includes adding a color pointer on the sketch image, according to an input of a user; determining an object related to a point where the color pointer is located, from among objects configuring the sketch image; and generating a colored image by coloring the determined object, based on a color of the color pointer. |
| US11922542B2 |
Masking and compositing visual effects in user interfaces
Computer-implemented systems and methods for rendering a visual effect on a graphical element, including: generating an initial visual effect based on the graphical element; computing a mask shape based on the graphical element; generating a mask based on the mask shape from the graphical element; masking the initial visual effect based on the mask to generate a masked visual effect; and combining the masked visual effect with the graphical element into a combined graphical element and visual effect. |
| US11922535B2 |
Compute optimization mechanism for deep neural networks
Embodiments provide mechanisms to facilitate compute operations for deep neural networks. One embodiment comprises a graphics processing unit comprising one or more multiprocessors, at least one of the one or more multiprocessors including a register file to store a plurality of different types of operands and a plurality of processing cores. The plurality of processing cores includes a first set of processing cores of a first type and a second set of processing cores of a second type. The first set of processing cores are associated with a first memory channel and the second set of processing cores are associated with a second memory channel. |
| US11922534B2 |
Tile based computer graphics
A method and system for generating and shading a computer graphics image in a tile based computer graphics system is provided. Geometry data is supplied and a plurality of primitives are derived from the geometry data. One or more modified primitives are then derived from at least one of the plurality of primitives. For each of a plurality of tiles, an object list is derived including data identifying the primitive from which each modified primitive located at least partially within that tile is derived. Alternatively, the object list may include data identifying each modified primitive located at least partially within that tile. Each tile is then shaded for display using its respective object list. |
| US11922533B2 |
Dynamically reducing latency in processing pipelines
A weighted average execution time associated with each execution stage of a plurality of execution stages used to process a plurality of frames in parallel is obtained. The processing of each of the plurality of frames is performed at each of the plurality of execution stages in a sequential order, starting with an initial execution stage and continuing with each subsequent execution stage. A first largest weighted average execution time associated with one of the plurality of execution stages is determined. A delay to the initial execution stage prior to processing a first next frame is applied. The delay is determined based on the first largest weighted average execution time. |
| US11922532B2 |
System for mitigating the problem of deepfake media content using watermarking
Watermarking media content, in combination with blockchain and distributed storage networks, prevents the proliferation of Deepfake content. Digital watermarks are embedded in the audio and video tracks of video clips of trusted content producers at the time the videos are captured or before they are distributed. The watermarks are detected at the social media network's portals, nodes, and back ends. The embedded watermark imparts a unique identifier to the video, that links it to a blockchain. The watermarks also allow video source tracking, integrity verification, and alteration localization. The watermark detectors can be standalone software applications, or they can be integrated with other applications. They are used to perform three main tasks: (1) they alert the Internet user when he watches an inauthentic news video, so that he may discard it, (2) they prevent a Deepfake content from propagating through the network (3) they perform forensic analysis to help track and remove Deepfake content postings. |
| US11922531B2 |
Ride request interactions
A provider, such as a transportation management service, can manage transport for a number of riders between various locations. A customer can request transport between different locations. The provider may analyze the request for salient information, such as information corresponding to a start and end location, and determine whether there are errors in the salient information that would prevent the provider from providing the requested service. When the provider detects errors, the provider may request additional information from the customer in order to correct the errors. |
| US11922523B2 |
Information processing device, information processing system, and program for acquiring power generation information and generating proposal information including a type of electric power to be selected
An information processing device includes a processor configured to: acquire renewable power generation information from a renewable energy power generation server; acquire at least one of hydrogen power generation information from a hydrogen power generation server and fuel cell information; acquire grid power generation information from a grid power generation server; acquire electric power information from each of a plurality of consumer facilities in a predetermined area, the electric power information being regarding an amount of electric power consumed by the consumer facility; and generate proposal information including information on a type of electric power supplied to a predetermined consumer facility based on at least one of the renewable power generation information, the hydrogen power generation information, and the fuel cell information, the grid power generation information, and a plurality of pieces of the electric power information, and output the proposal information to the predetermined consumer facility. |
| US11922522B2 |
Oilfield data loading services request handling and completion system
A method for tracking, managing, and fulfilling data loading service request includes: receiving a data loading service request for loading oilfield-related data to an application; generating a service ticket based on the request, the service ticket identifying details of the data loading service request; assigning one or more tasks associated with the service ticket to one or more resources; receiving, from the one or more resources, information regarding status of completion of the requested service; and providing one or more updates on the status of the requested server to the user through an oilfield-related user interface. |
| US11922521B2 |
Centralized governance regulatory compliance (C-GRC) system
The present disclosure describes techniques that facilitate a Governance Regulatory Compliance (C-GRC) controller that is configured to dynamically monitor and collate data associated with an agricultural operation for demonstrating compliance with an agricultural compliance plan. The C-GRC controller may act as a centralized server that dynamically monitors the cycle of agricultural activities for an agricultural product and in doing so, automates the governance of an agricultural compliance plan across a plurality of entities that are each responsible for one or more agricultural activities. The C-GRC controller may detect independent interactions conducted between a complying entity and a participating entity. These interactions may be intended to gather information relating to compliance of a pending task. In doing so, the C-GRC controller may update an agricultural compliance plan accordingly. The C-GRC controller may dynamically advance progress through an agricultural compliance plan or dynamically regress progress based on a complying entity retracting compliance. |
| US11922519B2 |
Agricultural spatial data processing systems and methods
A method comprising while traversing, by a current agricultural implement during a current agricultural operation, a plurality of current geo-referenced locations: receiving, from one or more sensors, mounted in the current agricultural implement, current data at the plurality of current geo-referenced locations, wherein the plurality of current geo-referenced locations includes a plurality of swath locations; dynamically displaying a visual correlation between previous data collected from a previous agricultural operation and the current data, comprising: rendering a bitmap from bitmap values corresponding to the current data, wherein the bitmap includes only those bitmap values that are associated with a threshold number of swath locations; generating a plurality of values of the previous data corresponding to a current geo-referenced location of the current agricultural implement; and displaying, on a display device, the plurality of values of the previous data as visually correlated with the current data received during the current agricultural operation. |
| US11922518B2 |
Managing contact information for communication applications
The present disclosure generally relates to contact management and communication with contacts. On a portable electronic device having a display a plurality of affordances associated with a plurality of contacts are displayed. A first user input is received selecting a first affordance of the plurality of affordances for a first contact of the plurality of contacts. In response to receiving the first user input and in accordance with a determination that a first communication application is in a set of communication applications installed on the portable electronic device, a contact information interface is displayed for the first contact. The contact information interface includes a first contact identification field for the first contact. The first contact identification field is associated with the first contact and the first communication application. |
| US11922514B2 |
Systems and methods for analyzing property related information
A property analyzer device may include (1) a receiver configured to receive property identification information from a mobile device, the received property identification information including a picture of the property and/or a property location; (2) a retriever configured to retrieve property-related information from multiple property sources (such as public record databases, websites, or an internal company database) based upon the received property identification information; (3) a processor configured to consolidate the retrieved property-related information into a consolidated property-related image of the property; and (4) a transmitter configured to transmit the consolidated property-related image to the mobile device for review by a user. The mobile device may display the consolidated images that may include several images of the property taken over time (such as showing repairs or improvements made), home insurance quotes, home loan quotes, and other types of property-related or community information that home buyers or owners would find useful. |
| US11922510B1 |
User interface with moveable, arrangeable, multi-sided color-coded tiles
A user interface with visual presentation of data, real time risk adjustment, and underwriter approval processes is described. The system provides computer control for performing cashflow analysis, assessing risk, optimizing loan offers, generating dashboards with status information and tile displays of loan application data, and displaying of optimized loan offers. The dashboard includes a progress indicator of an electronic loan request to a complete loan application and finally to an approval or rejection. The dashboard also includes visual indications, including color and signals, directing the underwriter's attention to important or necessary action steps to reject or advance the loan. The dashboard interface can be customized. The dashboard interface includes a moveable, arrangeable, multi-sided color-coded tile system. Risk may be modified by the underwriter through the user interface through scale sliders, causing loan scoring and optimizing to occur in real time and presenting new loan offers to the underwriter for approval. |
| US11922505B1 |
Trade asset card
The innovation disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises systems, methods and computer program products that enable transactions requested by a user using a trade asset card. The innovation enables the transactions to be completed in real time or near real time per pre-determined rules and settings, or audited changes to rules and settings, while staying perpetually invested in the user's investment portfolio. |
| US11922502B2 |
Dynamic strategy management tool
Example methods, apparatus, and computer readable storage media are described and disclosed. An example method includes depicting a strategy node in a graphical user interface presented by a computing device. The strategy node represents a trading strategy associated with two or more tradeable objects. The example method includes generating a graphical connector between the strategy node and one of a plurality of contract nodes including at least a first contract node and a second contract node. Each contract node represents a contract associated with one of the tradeable objects. The example method includes repositioning, in response to an input received via the graphical interface, an endpoint of the graphical connector from the first contract node specified by the trading strategy to the second contract node. The example method also includes generating an updated trading strategy based on the trading strategy and the second contract node. |
| US11922499B2 |
Contextual searching
Contextual searches may be performed to identify subsets of search results from an organized dataset. Contextual searching may return search results based on a relevance of the results to a query or search terms. Characters may be input by users at a search field that may be used to define context filters for limiting the search results of the organized dataset. Triggering events may be received that may trigger the definition of context filters that may be used to obtain the subsets of search results from the organized dataset. The triggering event may be a delimiter in the character string, for example. The subset of search results may include a subset of tradeable objects that may be traded at an electronic exchange. The subset of search results may continue to be limited based on additional context filters defined from the search input at the search field. |
| US11922498B2 |
Methods and systems for maximizing share purchase under an employee stock purchase plan with limited payroll deductions
A method of increasing the number of shares purchased under an ESPP (potentially up to the maximum allowable) with limited employee net capital contributions, comprising the steps of selecting a monetary contribution amount or an amount to be deducted from an employee's monetary compensation for contribution to the plan, wherein the contribution amount is less than a maximum allowable contribution under allowable limits of the plan; optionally selecting a rebalancing price at which to sell shares of employer stock at the end of an offering period under the plan; having a third party or broker-dealer provide, via a loan to the employee, a supplemental monetary contribution equal to a difference between the employee's selected contribution amount and the maximum allowable contribution under the plan over the course of the offering period on behalf of the employee to the employer (or such lower supplemental monetary contribution amount as the employee may select or agree to), the supplemental monetary contribution received by a financial or ledger account used to purchase shares via the plan at the end of the offering period; and the delivery of shares to a third party for sale in an open market transaction or otherwise, or if applicable, for delivery to financial market counterparty upon exercise of an option that on the purchase date is in-the-money, to repay the proceeds of a loan and comply with employee elections. |
| US11922491B1 |
Generating dynamic base limit value user interface elements determined from a base limit value model
The disclosure describes embodiments of systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable storage media that utilize a variety of machine learning models and a base limit value model to generate user interface elements that transparently and efficiently present current and future base limit values for user accounts. For example, the disclosed systems can utilize a machine learning model to determine a base limit value, subsequent base limit value, and user activity conditions to achieve the subsequent base limit value for a user account. Then, the disclosed systems can display a base limit progress element that indicates progress towards fulfilling the user activity conditions to achieve the subsequent base limit value. For example, the disclosed systems can display, within a graphical user interface, multiple base limit progress elements that indicate progress towards fulfilling the user activity conditions in separate time-based segments (e.g., to represent time elements within the user activity conditions). |
| US11922490B2 |
Systems and methods for asset tracking using an ad-hoc mesh network of mobile devices
An asset includes a short range transmitter that broadcasts a first signal that includes a unique identifier associated with the asset. Each asset is carried by one of number of mobile devices, and each asset is freely exchangeable between any of the number of mobile devices. Each of at least some of the mobile devices carries a receiver to receive the first signals within reception range of the receiver. Each of at least some of the mobile devices aggregates the received unique identifiers. Each of at least some of the mobile devices carries a transmitter that transmits a second signal that includes data representative of a geolocation of the respective mobile device and data indicative of the unique identifiers received by the respective mobile device to a back-end system. The back-end system uses the data included in the received second signals to track and locate assets within a geographic area. |
| US11922489B2 |
Curated environments for augmented reality applications
A camera is used to capture image data of representations of a physical environment. Planes and surfaces are determined from a representation. The planes and the surfaces are analyzed using relationships there between to obtain shapes and depth information for available spaces within the physical environment. Locations of the camera with respect to the physical environment are determined. The shapes and the depth information are analyzed using a trained neural network to determine items fitting the available spaces. A live camera view is overlaid with a selection from the items to provide an augmented reality (AR) view of the physical environment from an individual location of the locations. The AR view is enabled so that a user can port to a different location than the individual location by an input received to the AR view while the selection from the items remains anchored to the individual location. |
| US11922485B2 |
Method, system, and medium for one-page checkout
Systems and methods for facilitating a purchase are described. A user logs in to a payment service provider site. The user provides authorization to use a one-page checkout service. The user's information is captured during the session, and a cookie is placed on the user's device. When the user goes on a merchant website and checks out using the payment service provider, the payment service provider detects the cookie on the user device. The payment service provider uses the cookie, and in one embodiment, centrally stored information, to populate the one-page checkout page with the last used payment. In various embodiments, the one-page checkout page also displays a shipping address. |
| US11922482B2 |
Self-checkout system, purchased product management method, and purchased product management program
A change detection means 840 detects an area of change in a product shelf on which a product has been arranged, on the basis of a captured image of the product. A classification means 850 classifies the change in the product shelf in the detected area of change. A shopping list generation means 860 generates a shopping list for a customer on the basis of the classification of the change in the product shelf and of shelving information on the product shelf. |
| US11922480B2 |
System and method for dynamic real-time cross-selling of passenger oriented travel products
Disclosed is a method for cross-selling passenger-oriented travel products from a sponsor company and other travel product providers to users, by normalizing the products and dynamically filtering the products in real-time according to rules defined by the travel product sponsor company. In one of the embodiments, ancillary products from any combination of an airline sponsor company, affiliated airline companies and other travel product providers may be presented to customers in accordance with the sponsor company's preferred product bundling nor package scheme and in coordination with affiliated airlines and other travel product providers as they may be available for a combined product. Other embodiments cross-sell travel products for rail, sea and other ground transportation, accommodation services and providers as well as passenger-oriented ancillary travel product providers such as Wi-Fi and duty-free shopping services. |
| US11922478B2 |
Alternative item booster service
Item vectors representing transaction contexts for items are mapped to multidimensional space. A request is received for an alternative to a given item from a resource. The multidimensional space is evaluated to identify closest candidate items to the given item based on the corresponding item vectors. An optimal candidate item is selected from the candidate items based on the request. The association between the given item and the optimal candidate item is injected within a process workflow associated with the resource. |
| US11922475B1 |
Summarization and personalization of big data method and apparatus
Systems and methods for a user interface to summarize and personalize a large amount of price and product information, to identify patterns therein, and to generate recommendations in relation thereto are described herein. |
| US11922471B1 |
Automated data routing and comparison systems and methods for identifying and implementing an optimal pricing model
To automate a pricing strategy for an otherwise unpriced service or item, prices may be generated through a plurality of different pricing models, via a pricing engine passing input data to a plurality of discrete pricing models. Those pricing models may pass data back to the pricing engine, which then adjudicates the results of the pricing models to identify a most-relevant pricing model for the particular unpriced service or item. |
| US11922469B2 |
Automated news ranking and recommendation system
A framework for an automated news recommendation system for financial analysis. The system includes the automated ingestion, relevancy, clustering, and ranking of news events for financial analysts in the capital markets. The framework is adaptable to any form of input news data and can seamlessly integrate with other data used for analysis like financial data. |
| US11922464B2 |
Sponsor driven digital marketing for live television broadcast
A system and method facilitate digital marketing for sponsors of live television broadcasts. The system allows a user, using an application on a computing device while a piece of sponsored content is being broadcast, to express an interest in the broadcast piece of sponsored content and the interest of the user is communicated to a backend system that selects an endpoint destination associated with the broadcast piece of sponsored content wherein the endpoint destination is a pointer to further digital information about the broadcast piece of sponsored content. The system and method may periodically change the selected endpoint destination based on an event in the sponsored piece of content. |
| US11922463B2 |
Vehicle-mounted dynamic content delivery systems
A method is disclosed for displaying dynamic media content on a vehicle-mounted display as the vehicle travels along a route. The dynamic content may be audio or video content, and is selected based in part on sensor data, which may pertain to contextual or environmental factors. The content may be dynamically adjusted during playback, such as by bouncing or sharply changing direction during a sudden change in velocity or acceleration. Aside from motion-related factors, other contextual and environmental factors include weather, visibility, traffic, location, and time of day. |
| US11922462B2 |
Vehicle autonomous collision prediction and escaping system (ACE)
Embodiments herein relate to an autonomous vehicle or self-driving vehicle. The system can determine a collision avoidance path by: 1) predicting the behavior/trajectory of other moving objects (and identifying stationary objects); 2) given the driving trajectory (issued by autonomous driving system) or predicted driving trajectory (human), establishing the probability for a collision that can be calculated between the vehicle and one or more objects; and 3) finding a path to minimize the collision probability. |
| US11922459B2 |
Systems and methods for providing advertising services to devices with a customized adaptive user experience based on adaptive algorithms
Methods and systems are described for providing advertising services to devices with a customized adaptive user experience based on adaptive algorithms. In one embodiment, a system includes a storage medium to store one or more software programs and an adaptive decision unit coupled to the storage medium. The adaptive decision unit includes or is coupled to processing logic that is configured to execute instructions of at least one adaptive decision algorithm to obtain data for different variables including at least two of an advertisement (ad) engagement history for a user, application (app) engagement history for the user, and in-app purchase engagement history for the user when making an ad selection decision. The at least one adaptive decision algorithm determines an ad selection decision for at least one relevant ad or ad content served in an engaging manner to a device of the user. |
| US11922457B2 |
Management of cannibalistic ads to improve internet advertising efficiency
Generating a cannibalism score for a paid ad in a search engine results page (SERP) by gathering keywords relevant to an advertiser, defining rules that compute a cannibalism score for the ad in relation to a corresponding unpaid listing, where the cannibalism score estimates the reduction in revenue to the advertiser due to the ad appearing in the same SERP as the corresponding listing, providing a keyword to a search engine, receiving a SERP from the search engine, determining the position of a first ad placed by the advertiser from among one or more ads in the SERP, determining the position of a corresponding unpaid listing from among a plurality of unpaid listings in the SERP, and applying the rules to the ad and to the corresponding unpaid listing to obtain a cannibalism score for the ad. |
| US11922455B1 |
Close-loop advertising system and method
A verification system configured to determine when customers respond to a real-world ad unit is disclosed. The system comprises: a first camera, a second camera, and a processor. The first camera is mounted at a billboard promoting an associated merchant. The second camera is installed at the merchant where it is configured to capture images of people present at the merchant. The processor is configured to: receive images of a first set of people from the first camera at the billboard; receive images of a second set of people from the second camera at the merchant; and identify a subset of people that appear in the first set and then in the second set. The processor can then generate a conversion rate based on the first set of people and the third set of people. The advertising system is therefore a close-loop system for measuring the effectiveness of advertising. |
| US11922453B2 |
Generating a tokenized reputation score
Systems and methods for generating tokenized reputation scores are described. In one example, a service provider system receives data describing user activity associated with a service provider account and determines that the user activity is eligible for a reputation reward of reputation tokens. The service provider system initiates a calculation of the reputation reward based on the data describing the user activity. Further, the service provider system verifies a transfer of reputation tokens to a blockchain account address associated with the service provider account, where the reputation tokens are based on the reputation reward calculated. The service provider system generates a reputation score based on an amount of reputation tokens associated with the blockchain account address and generates an indication of the reputation score. The indication of the reputation score is displayed in relation to a representation of the service provider account. |
| US11922452B2 |
System for managing a loyalty program marketplace
A computer system detects a request to process a transaction corresponding to a first user and a first merchant, wherein the first user is associated with a first user account of a plurality of user accounts associated with a transaction platform. In response to detecting the request to process the transaction, the computer system identifies that a second user account of the plurality of user accounts includes a first amount of rewards corresponding to the first merchant. The computer system determines an optimal transaction path for obtaining, from the second user account, at least a portion of the first amount of rewards. In response to determining the optimal transaction path, the computer system utilizes the optimal transaction path to obtain the at least the portion of the first amount of rewards, and processes the transaction by utilizing the at least the portion of the first amount of rewards. |
| US11922450B2 |
System and method for multi-connection point of sale terminal for activity tracking
The system is configured to monitor and operate a hybrid reward system with a multi-channel point of sale terminal. The system may perform operations including receiving, by a computer based system and via a first connection from a point of sale terminal, reward program information and transaction information in response to a reward program instrument being presented at the point of sale terminal. A transaction authorization request associated with the reward program information may be provided by the point of sale terminal, via a second connection from the point of sale terminal, to a transaction authorization system to authorize a transaction. The transaction may be initiated by a transaction instrument. The reward program instrument is at least one of a transaction instrument and a reward program indicia. |
| US11922449B2 |
Model-based promotion and price computation system and method
A system and method for providing model-based promotion and price computation is described in which promotional offers in the form of promotion information from a manufacturer are combined with price determination parameters from the retailer to calculate a final retail price. The system prevents fraud by eliminating the heavy dependence on unverifiable trust between the retailer and manufacturer and by assuring that the consumer will receive the benefit of the promotions intended by the manufacturer. |
| US11922448B2 |
Systems and methods for facilitating intent-based advertising and offers
In supply-side information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a method for providing a user with intent-based ads may include: (1) receiving, from an intent broker, intent identifiers for intent categories of user intents; (2) communicating the intent identifiers to a demand-side platform, the demand-side platform comprising a plurality of advertisers and merchants; (3) receiving, from a supply-side SDK on a user electronic device, personal data for a user, wherein the supply-side SDK captures the personal data from a publisher application executed on the user electronic device; (4) retrieving, based on the personal data and from the intent broker, a user intent identifier for the user, the user intent identifier matching one of the intent categories; (5) communicating the user intent identifier to the supply-side SDK, wherein the supply-side SDK requests an intent-based ad from the demand-side platform using the user intent identifier. |
| US11922446B2 |
Systems and methods for generating digital items
A television service provider system includes interactive elements embedded within advertisements or other content related to a particular product or service that a user may select to receive an initially non-redeemable coupon for the product. The system then electronically communicates to the seller or advertiser system the indications of such electronic interactivity between the viewers of content and content related to the product being sold or advertised. The advertiser or seller may then electronically activate and thus convert the non-redeemable coupon into a redeemable coupon. A system for processing retail transactions redeems the coupons for the product for a particular user using an identifier of the user associated with the account of the user with the television service provider. |
| US11922444B1 |
Systems, methods, and media for classifying electronic voice of the customer data using emotion profiles generated for a plurality of clusters
VoC data, e.g., plurality of VoC communications, for a plurality of customers can be collected. A clustering algorithm may be utilized to generate a plurality of cluster each of which is assigned a group of customers that share similar metadata. An emotion profile may be generated for each cluster based on segment detected emotions for the VoC data corresponding to the customers that are assigned to the cluster. The emotion profile for a cluster may represent the normal or expected emotions experienced during VoC communications by customers assigned to the cluster. New VoC data corresponding to a new customer may be received. A cluster may be identified based on the metadata of the new customer, and the emotion attributes of the new VoC data may be compared to the emotion profile of the identified cluster. Based on the comparison, one or more deviation can be identified to trigger an action. |
| US11922440B2 |
Demand forecasting using weighted mixed machine learning models
Embodiments forecast demand of an item by receiving historical sales data for the item for a plurality of past time periods including a plurality of features that define one or more feature sets. Embodiments use the feature sets as inputs to one or more different algorithms to generate a plurality of different models. Embodiments train each of the different models. Embodiments use each of the trained models to generate a plurality of past demand forecasts for each of some or all of the past time periods. Embodiments determine a root-mean-square error (“RMSE”) for each of the past demand forecasts and, based on the RMSE, determine a weight for each of the trained models and normalize each weight. Embodiments then generate a final demand forecast for the item for each future time period by combining a weighted value for each trained model. |
| US11922439B2 |
System, method and computer program product for predicting a next hop in a search path
A system, method, and computer program product for identifying consumer items more likely to be bought by an individual user. In some embodiments, a collaborative filter may be used to rank items based on the degree to which they match user preferences. The collaborative filter may be hierarchical and may take various factors into consideration. Example factors may include the similarity among items based on observable features, a summary of aggregate online search behavior across multiple users, the item features determined to be most important to the individual user, and a baseline item against which a conditional probability of another item being selected is measured. |
| US11922437B2 |
System and method for implementing a market data hub
An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a market data hub. The innovative system comprises a processing engine that manages contributed content and allows for custom analytics, alerting, reporting, machine learning interfaces, etc., while preserving entitlements controls specific to participants. Moreover, the system disseminates market data to downstream consumers and syndicated entities that are entitled to view the market data. |
| US11922430B2 |
Systems and methods using blockchain for monitoring and tracking customer service representative actions
A system and method using blockchain for monitoring and tracking customer service representative actions are disclosed. In the system and method, customer service representative actions are encrypted using an encryption key specific to a company on whose behalf the customer service representative is acting. The customer service representative signs the encrypted action with a private key of a public/private key pair. The signed, encrypted action record is placed on the blockchain, which can later be accessed to review the actions of the customer service representative or actions of any customer service representative acting on behalf of the specific company. |
| US11922429B2 |
Transaction security apparatus and method
An apparatus, including a transaction terminal including an input device or receiver which inputs or receives information regarding an account and transaction information, a camera or video recording device which obtains or records a photograph or video clip of an individual involved in the transaction, and a processor, and a central processing computer including a database and a display which displays information or data to a user or operator. The apparatus transmits a notification message to a communication device associated with an account holder of the account. The central processing computer provides for a retrieval, by the user or the operator via the display, of the information regarding the transaction and the photograph or the video clip of the individual involved in the transaction. |
| US11922426B2 |
Systems and methods for artificial intelligence controlled prioritization of transactions
Systems and methods for artificial intelligence transaction priority control are presented. Transaction priority control may be provided in the context of online user accounts maintained by financial institutions. Transaction priority control may be obtained through querying transaction information from a database, applying a predictive model to determine a likely future transaction, assigning a priority score to the future transaction, and approving or denying the future transaction based on the priority score. |
| US11922424B2 |
System, method, and computer program product for interpreting black box models by perturbing transaction parameters
A computer-implemented method includes: receiving an inquiry request message identifying a first payment transaction having a plurality of transaction parameters and a risk score, where the risk score is generated by a machine-learning model based on the plurality of transaction parameters; for each transaction parameter of the plurality of transaction parameters, perturbing a value of the transaction parameter and re-analyzing the first payment transaction with the machine-learning model to generate a perturbed risk score based on the perturbed transaction parameter; determining at least one impact parameter from the plurality of transaction parameters by comparing the perturbed risk scores generated for each of the plurality of transaction parameters; and generating an inquiry response message based on the at least one impact parameter. |
| US11922422B2 |
System, method, and computer program product for determining fraud
A method of determining fraud includes: receiving a transaction request associated with a first payment transaction between a merchant and a user from a merchant system; generating a first risk score based on the transaction request and a first set pot of transaction data received prior to the transaction request; processing a transaction request approval based on the first risk score not satisfying a first threshold; receiving a risk score request associated with the first payment transaction, where the risk score request is received after the transaction request has been approved; generating a second risk score based on a second set of transaction data received after the first risk score is determined; and automatically classifying the first payment transaction as potentially fraudulent in response to determining that the second risk score satisfies a second threshold. |
| US11922420B2 |
System and method for error correcting coding of billing transactions for data management system user identity verification
Systems and methods for authenticating a user are disclosed. An example method may be performed by one or more processors of a system and include generating an encoded identification tag including identification information associated with a user's account, embedding the encoded identification tag in a transaction description associated with a payment from the user, receiving a request to access the user's account, retrieving an existing identification tag from the transaction description, generating a decoded identification tag from the existing identification tag, determining whether information retrieved from the decoded identification tag matches the identification information, and granting the request to access the user's account if at least a portion of the information retrieved from the decoded identification tag matches the identification information or denying the request to access the user's account if the information retrieved from the decoded identification tag does not match at least a portion of the identification information. |
| US11922416B2 |
Atomtronics as a service
An atomtronics station and a cloud-based server cooperate to provide Bose-Einstein condensates as a service (ATaaS). The atomtronics station serves as a system for implementing “recipes” for producing, manipulating, and/or using atomtronic devices based on cold atoms that are, in some respects, analogous to classical electronic devices based on electricity. The cloud-based server acts as an interface between the station (or stations) and authorized users of account holders. To this end the server hosts an account manager and a session manager. The account manager manages accounts and associated account-based and user-specific permissions that define what actions any given authorized user for an account may perform with respect to an atomtronics station. The session manager controls (in some cases, real-time) interactions between a user and an atomtronics station, some interactions allowing a user to select a recipe based on results returned earlier in the same session. |
| US11922415B2 |
Cryptographic digital asset architecture with selectively-lockable dynamic evolution
A method of selectively locking a cryptographic digital asset includes instructing or requesting the creation or minting of a plurality of cryptographic tokens via a first common digital contract registered to a distributed ledger. Each cryptographic token is a digital asset that includes at least one attribute that is operative to evolve or change through a plurality of evolutionary stages. The plurality of cryptographic tokens are then instructed to be transferred to a plurality of token holders. The method further includes receiving a request from a token holder to selectively lock their digital asset at one of the plurality of evolutionary stages; and instructing or requesting the transfer of a second cryptographic token to the token holder, the second cryptographic token having at least one attribute that is at least partially derived from the evolutionary stage of the digital asset at the time of the request. |
| US11922412B2 |
Data object compression and reduction
A system for data object compression and reduction includes to implement, in accordance with obtained optimization constraint data, an optimization procedure configured to determine an optimal set of adjustments to a set of data objects that maximizes reduction of both a data set aggregate magnitude and a data link composite magnitude for at least one pair of a plurality of data sources, the optimal set of adjustments including an offset of multiple data objects of data objects of same data object type and opposite polarity, and to store data indicative of the optimal set of adjustments to the set of data objects. |
| US11922409B2 |
User-linked payment methods for completion of an online transaction
A computer-implemented method of providing payment methods for an online transaction includes: receiving an unencrypted shopper identifier credential that is associated with a specific user and is input via a checkout user interface, wherein the checkout user interface is associated with the online transaction and is displayed at a user device; in response to receiving the unencrypted shopper identifier credential, generating a first encrypted shopper identifier credential based on the unencrypted shopper identifier credential; sending a first query that includes the first encrypted shopper identifier credential to a first payment instrument manager, wherein the first query requests an indication that the first encrypted shopper identifier credential is associated with an account for the first payment instrument manager; receiving a response from the first payment instrument manager that includes the indication; and causing the checkout user interface to be modified with a selection field, wherein the selection field is associated with the first payment instrument manager. |
| US11922404B2 |
Method and system for payment for central bank digital currency
Payment methods and systems for processing a payment using a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) without a double payment in an offline situation (e.g., in a situation in which a terminal of a user is unable to be connected) to a server through a network may be provided. |
| US11922402B2 |
System and method for authorizing blockchain network transactions
Systems and methods are provided that authorize blockchain network transactions based on a work requirement. A blockchain network has a plurality of nodes. At least one node of the plurality of nodes is configured to determine whether a token has satisfied a work requirement. The work requirement represents participation of performing work within the blockchain network. The at least one node is further configured to approve a transaction as a function of determining that the work requirement has been satisfied and, to disapprove the transaction as a function of determining that the work requirement has not been satisfied. By enabling the transaction to be approved based on a work requirement, the token, for example, can be authenticated as having an inherent functional value. In this way, the blockchain network or token exchange can attest to the token not being a security, which would be subject to federal securities and regulations. |
| US11922401B1 |
Automated application workflows based on signal detection
Techniques are described for automatically presenting workflow(s) in an application based at least partly on detected signal(s). A radio-frequency signal may be emitted from a transceiver and received by a transceiver of a user device when the transceiver is in proximity to the device. In response, an application including functionality to activate a payment card can launch. |
| US11922396B1 |
Sending pairing and payment instructions to devices
Techniques described herein enable a payment service to generate and send different instructions regarding a wireless payment reader based on a current state of the payment reader. For instance, a wireless payment reader may include a quick-response (QR) code that uniquely identifies the payment reader relative to other payment readers. Further, the QR code may embed information identifying the wireless payment reader and/or a uniform resource locator (URL) pointing back to a payment service configured to process payment transactions with the wireless payment reader. In response to receiving an indication of a scan of the QR code, the payment service may determine whether the payment reader is currently paired. If not, then the payment service may generate and send pairing instructions to enable pairing with the payment reader. If so, then the payment service may generate and send payment instructions to cause the device to engage in a payment flow. |
| US11922395B2 |
Linked account system using personal digital key (PDK-LAS)
One embodiment of the invention includes a system comprising: a personal digital key and a computer readable medium that is accessible when authenticated by the personal digital key. |
| US11922391B2 |
Article deduction apparatus, article deduction method, and program
An article information deduction apparatus (10) includes an acquisition unit (110) and an output unit (120). The acquisition unit (110) acquires data based on a change in a detected value of a weight sensor (30) (hereinafter described as weight change data). For example, the acquisition unit (110) determines data acquired by chronologically arranging data acquired from the weight sensor (30) as weight change data. Further, the acquisition unit (110) acquires data indicating a movement of a hand of a person positioned in a shelf-front space (hereinafter described as movement data). For example, the acquisition unit (110) acquires data acquired by chronologically arranging data output from a depth sensor (40) to the article information deduction apparatus (10) as movement data. The output unit (120) outputs article determination information of the article deduced to be taken out by the hand of the person positioned in the shelf-front space, by using the weight change data and the movement data. |
| US11922389B2 |
Payment terminal
A payment terminal includes a camera configured to capture an image, a card slot for inserting a contact type IC card, and a panel arrangement surface on which a touch panel is arranged. A lens of the camera, the card slot, and the panel arrangement surface are arranged in order in the height direction from a placement surface of the payment terminal. The panel arrangement surface is oriented obliquely upward toward a user positioned in front of the card slot. An optical axis direction of the lens is obliquely upward toward the user, and the lens is provided closer to the user than the card slot. |
| US11922384B2 |
Method for obtaining a security token by a mobile terminal
The method of the invention comprises: an identification step (E30-E50) of identifying the user of the mobile terminal; a generation step, triggered if identification is successful, of a secure element of the terminal generating (E70) at least one identification value for the terminal by using a first secret key shared between the secure element and a token service provider device; a sending step (E100) of sending a request to the token service provider device to obtain at least one security token, the request including said at least one identification value for the terminal; and a reception step (F90) of receiving from the token service provider device said at least one security token in encrypted form, each security token being associated with a random number generated by the token service provider device and being encrypted by means of an encryption key generated for that token from the random number and from a second secret key shared between the token service provider device and the secure element of the terminal. |
| US11922382B2 |
Transaction system having a serverless architecture that provides multi-language multi-platform transaction support for multiple vendors in conjunction with a cloud-based computing platform
Technologies are provided for a cloud computing platform (CCP) to request a transaction via a third-party vendor and receive a transaction response result of that transaction from another cloud computing platform having a serverless capability such that at least part of the transaction occurs at the other cloud computing platform. A transaction request having a specific transaction type (TT) is sent to an adapter, which sends another call with the transaction request to the public cloud. The specific TT corresponds to a particular serverless function (SF) of the third-party vendor. A particular template t corresponds to the specific TT. The particular template is a code statement that follows a standard code definition written in the proprietary programming language of the CCP. The other cloud computing platform invokes the particular SF to generate a transaction response that is consumable by the CCP. |
| US11922380B2 |
System and method for recommending portable financial device for a payment transaction
A system and method for recommending portable financial device for a payment transaction is disclosed. The method includes establishing a secure communication session with one or more external APIs during a payment transaction stage and fetching data representative of banking accounts associated with a customer from the one or more external APIs. The method further includes determining one or more transactional parameters associated with the payment transaction stage and generating an optimal score for each of the one or more portable financial devices by using Machine Learning (ML) based transaction model. The method includes identifying best suitable portable financial device with maximum optimal score and recommending the identified best suitable portable financial device for completing the payment transaction stage based on the identification. Further, the method includes outputting the recommended portable financial device on a graphical user interface of one or more electronic devices associated with the customer. |
| US11922373B2 |
Clinical data reconciliation as part of a report generation solution
An automated system updates electronic medical records (EMRs) based on dictated reports, without requiring manual data entry into on-screen forms. A dictated report is transcribed by an automatic speech recognizer, and facts are extracted from the report and stored in encoded form. Information from a patient's report is also stored in encoded form. The resulting encoded information from the report and EMR are reconciled with each other, and changes to be made to the EMR are identified based on the reconciliation. The identified changes are made to the EMR automatically, without requiring manual data entry into the EMR. |
| US11922372B2 |
Systems and methods for voice assisted goods delivery
The following relates generally to voice assisted delivery of goods. In some embodiments, a digital assistant receives audio data, and determines an intent from the audio data. The digital assistant may then match the determined intent to a flow of a set of flows, where the set of flows may include at least one of: (i) requesting curbside pickup of an item, (ii) requesting locker storage of the item, (iii) requesting an indication of locations that the item is available, (iv) requesting an indication of an inventory of a retail store, (v) requesting ads for an additional item that is related to the item, (vi) requesting a status of an order for the item, (vii) requesting drone delivery of the item from a retail store to a residence, or (viii) requesting drone delivery of the item from a warehouse to the residence. The matched flow of the set of flows may then be executed. |
| US11922367B2 |
Stocker system
A stocker system for transporting a good via a transport vehicle to a stocker with multiple storage compartments, the stocker system including: a stocker information memory section configured to memorize stocker information including arrangement position information of the storage compartments in the stocker, and information of presence or absence of the good in the storage compartments; a stocker information updating section configured to update the stocker information in accordance with the goods being taken in and out of the storage compartments; and a stopping position setting section configured to acquire the arrangement position information of an empty storage compartment from the stocker information and to set a stopping position of the transport vehicle for the good to be put into the empty storage compartment based on the acquired arrangement position information of the empty storage compartment. |
| US11922363B2 |
Counterparty physical proximity verification for digital asset transfers
Embodiments are provided for verifying physical proximity of counterparties in digital asset transfers. A sender device receives a recipient hash and a recipient address are received, where recipient hash is generated by the recipient device based on each of the associated recipient address and a first set of location parameters. The sender device obtains a second set of location parameters that corresponds to a detected physical location thereof. The sender device employs the obtained second set of location parameters to decipher the recipient hash, and generates a request to transfer a digital token from a sender address associated with the sender device to the recipient address based on a determination that the deciphered recipient hash corresponds to the received recipient address. |
| US11922361B2 |
Distribution system
A distribution system is linked to a delivery vehicle delivering a product stored in a warehouse to a delivery destination and includes an automatic conveyance device and an automatic conveyance device server. An automatic conveyance device server transmits a release instruction to an automatic conveyance device when receiving a request for delivery, transmits a loading instruction for loading of a product to a delivery vehicle to the automatic conveyance device when receiving loading permission, and transmits a release completion notification to a transmitter of a delivery request when receiving information indicating the releasing is completed. An automatic conveyance device picks up a designated product in a warehouse when receiving a release instruction, loads the picked-up product to a delivery vehicle standing by at a standby position when receiving a loading instruction, and transmits information indicating that release is completed to the automatic conveyance device server when loading work is completed. |
| US11922359B2 |
System and method for securely training and using a model
A system and method for securely training a model comprises including the algorithms of the model into a training module, and communicating the training module from a vendor computer system to a customer computer system. The training module is operated on the customer's computer system using the data from the customer, and a trained training module is achieved after operating the training module on the customer's computer system. The trained training module is used to initialize at least one additional module, which is communicated from the customer's computer system to the vendor's computer system, is used to score observations. |
| US11922355B2 |
Sentiment-based participation requests for contact center engagements
A sentiment-based score is determined for a contact center engagement between a first contact center service operator and a contact center user. The sentiment-based score is indicated within a graphical user interface displaying information associated with multiple contact center engagements at a device of a second contact center service operator. Based on a request to participate in the contact center engagement received from the device of the second contact center service operator via the graphical user interface, information associated with the contact center engagement is transmitted to the device of the second contact center service operator, and a contact center session involving a device of the contact center user and the device of the second contact center service operator is established. |
| US11922353B2 |
Change management system and method
A method, computer program product, and computing system for initiating a bespoke journey concerning a business process transition event; providing information concerning the bespoke journey to a plurality of recipients participating in the business process transition event; and monitoring the plurality of recipients to gauge sentiment concerning the bespoke journey. |
| US11922352B1 |
System and method for risk tracking
Disclosed are systems and methods for facilitating identification of risk across risk silos in an organization. Machine learning utilizes risk identification data from two or more silos to identify risk associated with electronic change requests provided to the system. Regulatory/compliance results are submitted to a blockchain for immutable recordation of compliance status. |
| US11922351B2 |
Issue tracking methods for queue management
Methods and computer readable medium for queue management are disclosed. The method includes displaying a queue panel including two or more queue categories of queues. A queue is configured to include items that have at least one parameter is common. The queue panel is further configured to display activity data corresponding to queues in at least one of the two or more queue categories. The method also includes determining whether the activity data needs to be refreshed, identifying a list of queues belonging to the at least one queue category; generating a refresh request for the identified list of queues; communicating the refresh request to a remote server; receiving updated activity data from the remote server for the identified list of queues; and updating the activity data displayed in the queue panel based on the received updated activity data. |
| US11922346B2 |
System and method for shift schedule management
Implementations relate to methods and systems to identify problem shifts. In some implementations, a method includes obtaining a plurality of published shift schedules, each published shift schedule associated with a respective shift of a respective employer of one or more employers, wherein each published shift schedule includes a location attribute, industry code attribute, and week indicator attribute; for each published shift schedule, obtaining a corresponding time and attendance record; programmatically analyzing the published shift schedule and the corresponding time and attendance record to determine unscheduled shifts; and adding unscheduled shift data associated with one or more unscheduled shifts to a training corpus, wherein the unscheduled shift data includes two or more of an employer identifier, a location identifier, a shift identifier, an industry identifier, an employee identifier, a job type identifier; and applying a machine learning algorithm to the training corpus to determine a plurality of problem shifts. |
| US11922341B2 |
Context-based remote autonomous vehicle assistance
Systems and methods for controlling autonomous vehicles are provided. Assisted autonomy tasks facilitated by operators for a plurality of autonomous vehicles can be tracked in order to generate operator attributes for each of a plurality of operators. The attributes for an operator can be based on tracking one or more respective assisted autonomy tasks facilitated by the operator. The operator attributes can be used to facilitate enhanced remote operations for autonomous vehicles. For example, request parameters can be obtained in response to a request for remote assistance associated with an autonomous vehicle. An operator can be selected to assist with autonomy tasks for the autonomous vehicle based at least in part on the operator attributes for the operator and the request parameters associated with the request. Remote assistance for the first autonomous vehicle can be initiated, facilitated by the first operator in response to the request for remote assistance. |
| US11922331B2 |
Machine-learning-based predictive ice detection
Systems and methods for machine-learning-based aircraft icing prediction use supervised and unsupervised learning to process real-time environmental data, such as onboard measurements of outside air temperature and dew point, to predict a risk of icing and determine whether to issue an icing risk alert to an onboard crewmember or a remote operator, and/or to recommend an icing avoidance maneuver. The systems and methods can use reinforcement learning to generate a confidence metric in the predicted risk of icing, to determine a time or distance to predicting icing, and/or to not issue an alert or recommend a maneuver in consideration of historical data in a “library of learning” and/or other flight data such as airspeed, altitude, time of year, and weather conditions. The predictive systems and methods are low-cost and low-power, do not require onboard weather radar, and can be effective for use in smaller aircraft that are completely icing-intolerant. |
| US11922328B1 |
Generating machine-learning model for document extraction
Systems and methods for generating a machine-learning (ML) model for extracting information from one or more electronic documents, where the ML model can be used as a data object, which can be part of a database command or as part of a document information extraction process that is continuously running (e.g., document information extraction pipeline). |
| US11922326B2 |
Data management suggestions from knowledge graph actions
Approaches are described for generating suggestions for new nodes or new relationships in a knowledge graph based on content of data assets represented by existing nodes in the knowledge graph. The knowledge graph is defined by nodes connected by edges. A method includes determining that a data asset represented by a root node of a knowledge graph has been changed, where the changed data asset is represented by a version node connected to the root node. The changed data asset is processed, including: identifying one or more candidate terms in the changed data asset, and comparing each candidate term with each of one or more existing terms from data assets of the knowledge graph other than the changed data asset to obtain (i) one or more of the candidate terms that do not correspond to any existing term or (ii) one or more candidate terms that each corresponds to a respective existing term that is not related to the version node representing the changed data asset. A suggestion node is generated for each of the obtained candidate terms, each suggestion node connected to the version node representing the changed data asset, wherein each suggestion node indicates a suggestion for a new node or a new edge in the knowledge graph. Information indicative of each suggestion is displayed on a user interface. |
| US11922320B2 |
Neural network for object detection and tracking
A dual variational autoencoder-generative adversarial network (VAE-GAN) is trained to transform a real video sequence and a simulated video sequence by inputting the real video data into a real video decoder and a real video encoder and inputting the simulated video data into a synthetic video encoder and a synthetic video decoder. Real loss functions and simulated loss functions are determined based on output from a real video discriminator and a simulated video discriminator, respectively. The real loss functions are backpropagated through the real video encoder and the real video decoder to train the real video encoder and the real video decoder based on the real loss functions. The synthetic loss functions are backpropagated through the synthetic video encoder and the synthetic video decoder to train the synthetic video encoder and the synthetic video decoder based on the synthetic loss functions. The real video discriminator and the synthetic video discriminator can be trained to determine an authentic video sequence from a fake video sequence using the real loss functions and the synthetic loss functions. The annotated simulated video can be transformed with the synthetic video encoder and the real video decoder of the dual VAE-GAN to generate a reconstructed annotated real video sequence that includes style elements based on the real video sequence. A second neural network is trained using the reconstructed annotated real video sequence to detect and track objects. |
| US11922316B2 |
Training a neural network using periodic sampling over model weights
A computer-implemented method includes: initializing model parameters for training a neural network; performing a forward pass and backpropagation for a first minibatch of training data; determining a new weight value for each of a plurality of nodes of the neural network using a gradient descent of the first minibatch; for each determined new weight value, determining whether to update a running mean corresponding to a weight of a particular node; based on a determination to update the running mean, calculating a new mean weight value for the particular node using the determined new weight value; updating the weight parameters for all nodes based on the calculated new mean weight values corresponding to each node; assigning the running mean as the weight for the particular node when training on the first minibatch is completed; and reinitializing running means for all nodes at a start of training a second minibatch. |
| US11922310B1 |
Forecasting activity in software applications using machine learning models and multidimensional time-series data
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for predicting activity within a software application using a machine learning model. An example method generally includes generating a multidimensional time-series data set from time-series data associated with activity within a software application. The multidimensional time-series data set generally includes the time-series data organized based on a plurality of time granularities. Using a machine learning model and the generated multidimensional time-series data set, activity within the software application is predicted for one or more time granularities of the plurality of time granularities. Computing resources are allocated to execute operations using the software application based on the predicted activity within the software application. |
| US11922304B2 |
Remote artificial intelligence (AI) acceleration system
A remote artificial intelligence (AI) acceleration system is provided. The system includes a plurality of application servers, wherein each of the plurality of application server is configured to execute AI applications over an AI software framework; at least one artificial intelligence accelerator (AIA) appliance server configured to execute AI processing tasks in response to requests from the AI applications; and at least one switch configured to allow connectivity between the plurality of application servers and the at least one AIA appliance server, wherein the plurality of network attached artificial intelligence accelerator (NA-AIA) engines connected to the AIA switch, wherein each of the plurality of NA-AIA engines connected is configured to execute at least one processing AI task. |
| US11922302B2 |
Hyper-parameter optimization method for spiking neural network and the processing apparatus thereof
Provided are a hyperparameter optimizer and method for optimizing hyperparameters and a spiking neural network processing unit. The optimizer includes a statistical analyzer configured to receive training data and perform statistical analysis on the training data, an objective function generator configured to generate hyperparameter-specific objective functions by using a statistical analysis value of the statistical analyzer, and an optimal hyperparameter selector configured to select optimal hyperparameters according to certain rules on the basis of the hyperparameter-specific objective functions. |
| US11922294B2 |
Neural network execution block using fully connected layers
Systems and components for use with neural networks. An execution block and a system architecture using that execution block are disclosed. The execution block uses a fully connected stack of layers and one output is a forecast for a time series while another output is a backcast that can be used to determine a residual from the input to the execution block. The execution block uses a waveform generator sub-unit whose parameters can be judiciously selected to thereby constrain the possible set of waveforms generated. By doing so, the execution block specializes its function. The system using the execution block has been shown to be better than the state of the art in providing solutions to the time series problem. |
| US11922290B2 |
System, method, and computer program product for analyzing multivariate time series using a convolutional Fourier network
Provided is a system for analyzing a multivariate time series that includes at least one processor programmed or configured to receive a time series of historical data points, determine a historical time period, determine a contemporary time period, determine a first time series of data points associated with a historical transaction metric from the historical time period, determine a second time series of data points associated with a historical target transaction metric from the historical time period, determine a third time series of data points associated with a contemporary transaction metric from the contemporary time period, and generate a machine learning model, wherein the machine learning model is configured to provide an output that comprises a predicted time series of data points associated with a contemporary target transaction metric. Methods and computer program products are also provided. |
| US11922285B2 |
Dividing training data for aggregating results of multiple machine learning elements
Systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products to aggregate classifier result are provided. According to an embodiment, a system can comprise a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can comprise a fractal dividing component that can train classifiers with fractally defined disjoint and non-disjoint subsets of training data comprising data with a first label and data with a second label. Further, the system can include training component that can train the group of classifiers with the fractally defined disjoint and non-disjoint subsets of training data. A fractal aggregating component can be included to generate a unified result of the classifiers by fractally aggregating results of classification by the ones of the classifiers, based on the subsets. |
| US11922284B1 |
Temporally dynamic predictive data analysis
There is a need for solutions that generates a temporally dynamic prediction for a particular prediction input. This need can be addressed by, for example, processing the prediction input using each of a plurality of temporally trained machine learning models to generate a corresponding model-specific prediction inference of a plurality of model-specific prediction inferences and processing the plurality of model-specific prediction inferences using an ensemble model to generate the temporally dynamic prediction for the prediction input. |
| US11922279B2 |
Standard error of prediction of performance in artificial intelligence model
An approach for selecting a transformed prediction model for estimating the uncertainty of prediction associated with machine learning is disclosed. The approach determines a function corresponding to a prediction interval based on one or more datasets and calculates one or more sets of prediction interval parameters associated with the function based on training a set of regression models with the one or more datasets. The approach creates one or more transformed predictions based on the one or more sets of parameters and based on a logical distance and selects a transformed prediction model based on a mean absolute correlation from the one or more transformed predictions. Furthermore, the approach outputs the selected transformed prediction model. |
| US11922277B2 |
Pain determination using trend analysis, medical device incorporating machine learning, economic discriminant model, and IoT, tailormade machine learning, and novel brainwave feature quantity for pain determination
A high accuracy information extracting device construction system includes: a feature quantity extraction expression list generating unit for generating a feature quantity extraction expression list; a feature quantity calculating unit for calculating feature quantities of teacher data by means of respective feature quantity extracting expressions; a teacher data supply unit for supplying teacher data; an evaluation value calculating unit for generating information extracting expressions by means of machine learning on the basis of the calculated feature quantities of teacher data and the teacher data, and calculating evaluation values for the respective feature quantity extracting expressions; and a synthesis unit for constructing a high accuracy information extracting device using T weak information extracting parts F(X)t output from the evaluation value calculating unit 15 and confidence levels Ct corresponding thereto. |
| US11922273B2 |
Detuning modulated composite pulses for high-fidelity robust quantum control
A method for robust state manipulation in quantum information processing comprises evanescently coupling a first waveguide to a second waveguide, the first and second waveguide having different geometries respectively; and providing waveguide geometries such that their coupling is detuned, the detuning being a function of the geometries, the detuned coupling thereby providing reliable population transfer between the first and second waveguides that is robust to fabrication and other errors. The method may be used to provide a quantum optical coupler. |
| US11922268B1 |
Object identification based on a partial decode
Systems and methods for enhancing decoding of indicia are disclosed herein. An example implementation includes: generating a visual embedding from image data; identifying, in the image data, a partial indicia and decoding the partial indicia to determine at least a partial payload; responsive to the at least partial payload not being a full payload, determining one or more candidate visual embeddings corresponding to the partial payload; comparing the one or more candidate visual embeddings to the visual embedding generated from the image data and assigning a correspondence score for each of the one or more candidate visual embeddings based on the comparison; and determining a recommendation based on the correspondence score for each of the one or more candidate visual embeddings. |
| US11922266B2 |
Remote barcodes decoding
Systems and method for remotely capturing a barcode and local decoding. The barcode may be captured using a remote imaging sensor. Images captured may be transmitted to a mobile scanner with an incorporated decoder. Additionally, inputs to the mobile scanner may facilitate moving the remote imaging sensor in three-dimensional space. Some embodiments also include a pointer device that may non-destructively mark a position for the remote imaging sensor to target. An image or series of image may be transmitted to the mobile scanner. When an image includes a barcode, the mobile scanner may decode the barcode and provide confirmation feedback. |
| US11922258B2 |
Interactive data system
An interactive data system in which a user, scanning a tag such as a QR-code, is directed to a destination (which may be one of a number of different destinations) which is determined by a profile of the user, which profile is established beforehand. Optionally access to a destination is also determined by an access permission which may be granted to the user. In one example a user, scanning a menu of food and beverage offerings, is directed to a choice of food and beverage which is dependent on the user's likes and dislikes, and dietary and similar factors. |
| US11922254B2 |
Devices and methods for contactless card alignment with a foldable mobile device
Example embodiments of systems, methods, and devices for transaction card alignment are provided. In one example embodiment, a mobile device may include a first component and a second component foldable with respect to one another between a first configuration and a second configuration. The mobile device may further include a screen interface on an interior side of the first component, and an alignment feature along the interior side, the alignment feature providing alignment for a contactless card with respect to the screen interface, wherein the contactless card is uncovered by the second component in the first configuration and covered by the second component in the second configuration. |
| US11922252B1 |
Metamaterials technology for ore tracking
The present invention is generally directed to systems, materials, and methods for ore tracking. In particular, the invention relates to metamaterial RFID tags that are chip-free and comprise RF metamaterials to produce unique spectral features when illuminated with microwave radiation. In one or more embodiments of the present invention, each of the metamaterial RFID tags includes one or more tag units that have a particular spectral response representing a one-bit code. As a result, each tag may comprise a specific code that is “assembled” from a plurality of tag units in a modular fashion. One or more embodiments of the present invention further includes a blast-tolerant package for one or more of the metamaterial RFID tags that enables such tags to survive blasting, crushing, and/or other forces inherent in mine operations. |
| US11922251B2 |
Process for RFID certification of carton content
A process for RFID certification of carton content. Cartons may be packed with a number of RFID-tagged items and sealed. A carton may then be placed in the proximity of a scanner, which may verify the number and type of items present in the container. The carton ID information and measured RFID data of the carton contents may then be compared to a database, and an RFID pack certification label prepared for the carton if there is no mismatch. Cartons may then be scanned after unloading at a distribution center and again after they are reloaded, for example by passing them through a door portal. Such a method may substantially reduce the costs of scanning and tracking items in a supply chain. |
| US11922249B2 |
RFID label and RFID tag
An RFID label includes: a substrate; a dipole antenna formed of a metal foil so as to have a predetermined antenna length and a predetermined antenna width, the dipole antenna being arranged on a surface of the substrate; an IC chip connected to the dipole antenna; and a separator temporarily adhered to an adhesive agent overlaid on the surface of the substrate on which the dipole antenna is arranged, wherein a tear off line cuts through the substrate and the dipole antenna, in at least a part of the dipole antenna, so as to extend along an antenna length direction and so as to be superimposed with the part of the dipole antenna. |
| US11922248B2 |
Smart card
The invention relates to a smart card, which includes: a card body, having an accommodating recess extending along its own thickness direction of the card body; a decorative part, at least part of the decorative part being embedded in the accommodating recess; in which the decorative part includes a base layer and decorative pieces, more than two decorative pieces are arranged on the base layer, the base layer is connected to the card body, the decorative pieces correspond to the accommodating recess along the thickness direction and are exposed to an external environment. The smart card of the invention can improve the stereoscopic sense, individuation and noble sense of the smart card by arranging the decorative parts with decorative pieces on the card body. |
| US11922244B2 |
Storage device and method of producing the same
In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a storage device is provided, comprising: a capacitor configured to be charged; a charge circuit configured to charge said capacitor; a pass device coupled between the charge circuit and the capacitor; a control circuit configured to control said pass device; a photosensitive diode coupled between the control circuit and the pass device, such that an input voltage provided by the control circuit to the pass device is reduced if the storage device is exposed to light. In accordance with a second aspect of the present disclosure, a corresponding method of producing a storage device is conceived. |
| US11922241B1 |
Printer calibration mechanism
A printing system is disclosed. The printing system includes at least one physical memory device to store calibration logic and one or more processors coupled with the at least one physical memory device to execute the calibration logic to receive a reference halftone design, receive reference ink drop size data, receive a reference printer transfer function corresponding to the reference halftone design, a reference printer response target and a reference print substrate, receive first print measurement data corresponding to the reference halftone design, the reference printer transfer function and a first print substrate, receive first printer response target, generate a first intermediate print substrate transfer function based on the first print measurement data and the first printer response target, generate a first printer transfer function based on the first intermediate print substrate transfer function, the reference halftone design, the reference ink drop size data and the reference printer transfer function and generate a first print substrate transfer function as an approximation of a function with input values determined as the first printer transfer function evaluated at digital count values and output values determined as the composition of the first intermediate print substrate transfer function and the reference printer transfer function evaluated at the digital count values, wherein a transfer function comprises a mapping of an input digital count to an output digital count. |
| US11922239B1 |
System and method for abstraction of application programming interface creation without code
A system for abstraction of creation of an Application Programming Interface (API) without code is provided. The system includes a metadata repository, at least one authentication server, and at least one API server. The metadata repository is configured to store API metadata information and generate API signatures. The authentication server(s) is configured to check authorization of client application. The API server(s) is configured to receive an API call including credentials from client application; send a request including credentials to the authentication server(s); receive authorization token from the authentication server(s) upon successful authorization of client application; send first query including authorization token to metadata repository; receive, from metadata repository, API signature including input parameters of the API and definition of the API; send second query including API signature to target database; receive API response including target data that is retrieved from target database; and send API response to client application. |
| US11922236B2 |
Producer-side prioritization of message processing
Systems, methods, and computer program products for producer-side prioritization of message processing. Producer-side prioritization of message processing may include receiving an input message according to a messaging protocol for communicating between software components, where the input message comprises message priority information for the input message, producing a command for a next step in the processing flow, the command including a target time determined using the message priority information from the input message, queuing the command in a command queue, selecting the command from the command queue based on a determination that the target time has expired, and processing the command. |
| US11922235B2 |
Coordinating asynchronous communication among microservices
Techniques are described relating to coordinating asynchronous communication among a plurality of client microservices in a managed services domain of a cloud computing environment. An associated computer-implemented method includes receiving at a single request topic queue of a message broker application programming interface (API) at least one message associated with a topic from at least one publisher microservice among the plurality of client microservices. The method further includes identifying an authorization identification parameter included in each of the at least one message. The method further includes publishing each of the at least one message to a respective bucket within a single response topic queue of the message broker API, the respective bucket corresponding to one of at least one subscriber microservice among the plurality of client microservices associated with the authorization identification parameter included in the message. |
| US11922231B1 |
Printing device connectivity manager for a digital front end
A printing system includes a digital front end (DFE) system connected to a plurality of printing devices. The DFE system manages printing operations to the plurality of printing devices. The DFE system also includes a printing device connectivity manager to manage connections with the printing devices. Printing connectivity modules are installed at the printing device connectivity manager using application programming interfaces (APIs) that are loaded at the creation of the printing connectivity modules. The DFE system also includes a display device connectivity manager to manage connections with display devices using display connectivity modules and display connectivity APIs. The DFE system also includes a storage connectivity manager to manage data storage and storage devices using storage connectivity modules and storage connectivity APIs. |
| US11922227B2 |
Technologies for providing efficient migration of services at a cloud edge
Technologies for providing efficient migration of services include a server device. The server device includes compute engine circuitry to execute a set of services on behalf of a terminal device and migration accelerator circuitry. The migration accelerator circuitry is to determine whether execution of the services is to be migrated from an edge station in which the present server device is located to a second edge station in which a second server device is located, determine a prioritization of the services executed by the server device, and send, in response to a determination that the services are to be migrated and as a function of the determined prioritization, data utilized by each service to the second server device of the second edge station to migrate the services. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. |
| US11922226B2 |
Adaptive control of deadline-constrained workload migrations
Adaptive control of deadline-constrained workload migrations can include monitoring migrations of workloads forming a wave migrating from a source computing node to a target computing node. The monitoring can be performed in real time. The migrations can be performed by transferring image replications of each workload over a data communication network. Based on an expected bandwidth availability, a likelihood that a cutover deadline associated with the wave is exceeded prior to completing a migration of each of the wave's workloads can be predicted. Migration of one or more selected workloads can be suspended in response to determining that exceeding the cutover deadline prior to completing migration of each of the wave's workloads is likely. |
| US11922225B1 |
Cluster node recommendation system
Provided is a cluster node recommendation system. A method of controlling the cluster node recommendation system includes: inputting user selection information from a user, the user selection information including at least one of a cloud vendor, an Information Technology (IT) resource size, and a free resource size; checking resource requirements of a designated application; outputting a node configuration by inputting the input user selection information and the checked resource requirements of the application to an artificial intelligence module; verifying validity by arranging a container in which the application is executed, in the output node configuration; and providing a final node configuration in which validity verification is made, to the user. |
| US11922221B2 |
System and method for automatic dependency analysis for use with a multidimensional database
In accordance with an embodiment, described herein is a system and method for dependency analysis for a calculation script in a multidimensional database computing environment. A multidimensional database cube aggregation can be represented as a lattice of blocks or cube, arranged according to a database outline (e.g., intra-dimensional or member hierarchy). When the multidimensional database system performs computations in parallel for a given calculation script, portions of the cube that can be computed concurrently are identified. |
| US11922218B2 |
Communication fabric coupled compute units
Communication fabric-coupled computing architectures, platforms, and systems are provided herein. In one example, an apparatus includes a management entity configured to establish a compute unit comprising components from among a plurality of physical computing components by at least instructing a communication fabric communicatively coupling the plurality of physical computing components to establish logical isolation within the communication fabric to form the compute unit. Responsive to an indication of a change in workload associated with at least a software component deployed to a processing element of the compute unit, the management entity is configured to adjust the logical isolation to alter a quantity of the plurality of physical computing components in the compute unit in accordance with the change in the workload. |
| US11922216B2 |
Compute resources management via virtual service contexts (VSC) in compute clusters
Techniques and mechanisms for managing workloads in compute clusters comprising compute nodes by managing the workloads at the resource level of the compute clusters. For example, virtual service contexts (VSCs) may be defined where the VSCs represent service classes. Policies may be defined with respect to each service class. These service classes are dynamically constructed based on business needs. Hence there is natural requirement for a user to construct and rebalance the compute resources for these service classes dynamically. The policies may be related to resources of the compute clusters for executing workload units in the compute clusters. Resources of the compute clusters may be allocated to each service class. Each workload unit may be assigned to a one of the service classes based on the service context or type of workload unit. The workload units may then be executed by the compute clusters using the resources in accordance with the policies. |
| US11922214B2 |
Browser-based processing of data
In some implementations, a user interface for an application is displayed using a web browser instance on a client device. An input is received to present data on the user interface in a particular view. In response to the input, a first web worker thread corresponding to the web browser instance obtains data from a server, and executes first library routines to store the data in local storage at the client device. A second web worker thread, which corresponds to the web browser instance and the user interface, accesses the data from the local storage by using one or more second library routines, and processes the data to convert to a presentation format corresponding to the particular view. The second web worker thread stores the processed data in the local storage by using one or more third library routines, and provides the processed data for display on the user interface. |
| US11922205B2 |
Virtual machine management method and apparatus, device, and readable storage medium
A virtual machine management method and apparatus, a device, and a readable storage medium. The virtual machine management method is applied to a private cloud, and comprises: acquiring a SELinux label, the SELinux label comprising five elements: User, Role, Type, Sensitivity, and Category (S101); setting elements other than Category in the SELinux label as default values (S102); assigning different values to Category according to a preset Category variable combination so as to obtain multiple non-duplicate label groups (S103); and configuring each label group to a virtual machine in the private cloud, so that virtual machines configured with the same label group communicate with each other, and virtual machines configured with different label groups are isolated from each other (S104). |
| US11922204B1 |
Dynamic asset inventory
Methods and systems for generating and using a dynamic asset inventory are disclosed. According to an implementation, a dynamic inventory can be generated by a function included in a security agent that provides security for a network environment. First computing asset information can be collected from first data sources, and the first computing asset information can be supplemented with second computing asset information. The supplemented computing asset information can be used to generate log files for computing assets. The log files can be used to generate an asset search index that supports rapid search of the dynamic asset inventory. |
| US11922203B2 |
Virtualized server systems and methods including scaling of file system virtual machines
Examples described herein include virtualized environments including a virtualized file server. Examples of file server virtual machine managers are described which may setup and/or configure file server virtual machines in accordance with a target number of connections and/or a target throughput for the virtualized file server. The virtualized file server may be scaled up, scaled down, scaled in, and/or scaled out. |
| US11922202B2 |
Data transmission method and apparatus
A data transmission method includes: obtaining information required for performing an acceleration operation in a virtual input/output ring of a target virtual accelerator, where the information required for performing the acceleration operation uses a predefined data structure, and the data structure occupies one entry of the virtual input/output ring of the target virtual accelerator; determining, according to the information required for performing the acceleration operation, information that can be recognized by the hardware accelerator; and sending the information that can be recognized by the hardware accelerator to the hardware accelerator, where the hardware accelerator is configured to obtain to-be-accelerated data according to the information that can be recognized by the hardware accelerator and perform the acceleration operation on the to-be-accelerated data. |
| US11922201B2 |
Enhanced attachable writable volumes in VDI based on data requirements
Systems and methods are described for efficient ways to manage storage of data in virtual desktops on writable volumes contained in attachable virtual disks. Multiple writeable volumes can be attached to a user's virtual desktop and data writes on the virtual desktop can be allocated among the writeable volumes based on preset policies or criteria, allowing the storage of different types of data in different writable volumes located on different storage devices. |
| US11922199B2 |
Associating security tags to continuous data protection checkpoints/snapshots/point-in-time images
An in-guest agent in a virtual machine (VM) operates in conjunction with a replication module. The replication module performs continuous data protection (CDP) by saving images of the VM as checkpoints at a disaster recovery site over time. Concurrently, the in-guest agent monitors for behavior in the VM that may be indicative of the presence of malicious code. If the in-guest agent identifies behavior (at a particular point in time) at the VM that may be indicative of the presence of malicious code, the replication module can tag a checkpoint that corresponds to the same particular point in time as a security risk. One or more checkpoints generated prior to the particular time may be determined to be secure checkpoints that are usable for restoration of the VM. |
| US11922186B2 |
Data rendering for applications
One example method includes receiving, at a client device, an input to present data corresponding to an application. In response to the input, a first user interface for the application is displayed using a web browser on the client device. A streaming data service corresponding to data to be displayed is identified, the streaming data service hosted by a server. A first web worker thread corresponding to the web browser is used to subscribe to the streaming data service. New data corresponding to the streaming data service is obtained using the first web worker thread from the server, and provided to a second web worker thread corresponding to the web browser. The second web worker thread is used to process the new data and prepare for presentation on the first user interface. |
| US11922185B2 |
Deployment and isolation of plugins in a virtualized computing environment
In an architecture of a virtualized computing system plugins are less tightly integrated with a core user interface of a management server. Rather than being installed and executed at the management server as local plugins, the plugins are served as remote plugins from a plugin server, and may be accessed by a web client through a reverse proxy at the management server. Plugin operations may be executed at the plugin server and/or invoked from a user device where the web client resides. Furthermore, a plugin sandbox and other isolation configurations are provided at the user device, so as to further control access capability and interaction of the plugins. |
| US11922182B2 |
Managing multi-single-tenant SaaS services
A system comprises data processing hardware and memory hardware. The memory hardware is in communication with the data processing hardware, and stores instructions that, when executed on the data processing hardware, cause the data processing hardware to perform a plurality of operations. In some examples, one of the operations may include receiving instance management configuration data for a single-tenant software-as-a-service (SaaS) application. Another operation may include further include receiving an image of the single-tenant SaaS application. Yet another operation can include generating, by the control plane manager, a control plane based on the instance management configuration data. The control plane is configured to create multiple instances of the single-tenant SaaS application based on the received image, and to manage the instances of the single-tenant SaaS application based on the received instance management configuration data. Another operation may include executing the control plane on the data processing hardware. |
| US11922176B2 |
Containerized firmware services
Temporary firmware is provided as cloud services. Different temporary firmware containers are downloaded via a communications network. A light-weight operating system launches and executes the temporary firmware containers during a boot operation, POST operation, or other scheme. The temporary firmware containers thus detect and perhaps resolve POST errors. The light-weight operating system may also download a full-service/resource operating system. A second or subsequent boot operation may be performed, but control is ceded to the full-service/resource operating system. Multiple firmware tenants may thus be temporarily downloaded to a bare metal machine to support POST error detection activities. Advanced OS serviceability, diagnostics, and other containerized firmware may thus be quickly and simply launched without requiring the excessive time and difficulties of using the full-service/resource operating system. |
| US11922170B2 |
Systems and method for bootup activation of firmware images
A storage device is disclosed. The storage device may include a first storage. The first storage may include a primary firmware slot to store a first firmware, a secondary firmware slot to store a second firmware, a primary file system slot to store an existing file system, and a secondary file system slot. The storage device may include a processor configured to execute the first firmware or the second firmware. The storage device may include a second storage for user data, the second storage configured to use the existing file system. The second firmware may include a tag indicating that the second firmware is subject to bootup activation. |
| US11922168B2 |
Stack traces using shadow stack
A program is executed using a call stack and shadow stack. The call stack includes frames having respective return addresses. The frames may also store variables and/or parameters. The shadow stack stores duplicates of the return addresses in the call stack. The call stack and the shadow stack are maintained by, (i) each time a function is called, adding a corresponding stack frame to the call stack and adding a corresponding return address to the shadow stack, and (ii) each time a function is exited, removing a corresponding frame from the call stack and removing a corresponding return address from the shadow stack. A backtrace of the program's current call chain is generated by accessing the return addresses in the shadow stack. The outputted backtrace includes the return addresses from the shadow stack and/or information about the traced functions that is derived from the shadow stack's return addresses. |
| US11922167B2 |
Method performed by a microcontroller for managing a NOP instruction and corresponding microcontroller
Disclosed herein is a method for managing of NOP instructions in a microcontroller, the method comprising duplicating all jump instructions causing a NOP instruction to form a new instruction set; inserting an internal NOP instruction into each of the jump instructions; when a jump instruction is executed, executing a subsequent instruction of the new instruction set; and executing the internal NOP instruction when an execution of the subsequent instruction is skipped. |
| US11922165B2 |
Parameter vector value proposal apparatus, parameter vector value proposal method, and parameter optimization method
A storage stores observation data (a set of pairs each consists of a parameter vector value representing a point in a D-dimensional space and an observation value of an objective function at the point). A processor determines a low-dimensional search space (R (2≤R |
| US11922163B2 |
Cloud version management for legacy on-premise application
Various examples are directed to systems and methods for upgrading a cloud-implemented application. A cloud service may receive a request from a user group to access the application. The cloud service may access consumer context data comprising a plurality of context properties of the user group and may access a rollout strategy map comprising a first rollout record. The cloud service may compare the plurality of context properties of the first user group to first selector data indicated by a first rollout record. Based on the comparing, the cloud service may add the first version of the application to a list of permissible versions for the first user group. |
| US11922156B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for synchronization of content associated with computing platforms
Systems, methods, and devices facilitate synchronization of content between instances of data records. Servers may be configured to generate a data record comprising a dynamic synchronization data object, receive an input associated with the data record, and determine a plurality of synchronization parameters including a plurality of expansion parameters and a plurality of permission parameters associated with the dynamic synchronization data object. The servers may be configured to determine a plurality of update parameters based on the synchronization parameters, the update parameters identifying if a modification included in the input should be applied to contents of the dynamic synchronization data object. The servers may also be configured to update the data record and the contents of the dynamic synchronization data object based, at least in part, on the determined update parameters, the updating including pushing the updated contents to at least one of the plurality of target data records. |
| US11922152B2 |
Workload oriented constant propagation for compiler
An embodiment of a semiconductor package apparatus may include technology to identify workload control variables, add workload flags to respective edges in a static single assignment graph, and propagate constants based on the identified workload control variables and the workload flags. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. |
| US11922149B2 |
Method for controlling the flow execution of a generated script of a blockchain transaction
A method and system for generating a transaction for a blockchain protocol are disclosed. The method comprises using a software resource to receive, generate, or derive at least one data item, insert, at least once, a portion of code into a script associated with the transaction, where the script is written in a language that is functionally restricted. Upon execution of the script, the portion of code provides functionality of a control flow mechanism controlled or influenced by the at least one data item. The method further comprises using the software resource to generate the blockchain transaction comprising the script and submit the blockchain transaction to a blockchain network. |
| US11922144B1 |
Schema-based integration of external APIs with natural language applications
Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and computer-readable media for integrating a particular external application programming interface (API) with a natural language model user interface. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a first input at the natural language model user interface, determining the first input includes a request to integrate the particular external application programming interface (API) with the natural language model user interface, identifying the particular external API based on the received input, integrating the particular external API with the natural language model user interface, accessing the particular external API based on the first input or a second input at the natural language model user interface, and transmitting, based on the accessing, a response message to the natural language model user interface, the response message including a result of the accessing. |
| US11922141B2 |
Voice and chatbot conversation builder
Systems and methods are disclosed for a voice/chatbot building system. The voice/chatbot builder may involve receiving an identified intent, receiving a task related to the identified intent, and receiving a response related to both the identified intent and the task. The identified intent, task, and response may form a first conversation. The first conversation may be linked to other conversations to establish contextual relationships among conversations and determine conversation priority. Voice/chatbot building may also train natural language processing machine learning algorithms. |
| US11922139B2 |
Systems and methods for creating software from library and custom components
Methods and systems are disclosed that automate and institutionalize many aspects of the process of creating software. Embodiments automate aspects of pricing, software creation, and delivery using a manufacturing-styled approach to development that reuses existing code and other existing software design features. |
| US11922134B2 |
Physics informed neural network for learning non-Euclidean dynamics in electro-mechanical systems for synthesizing energy-based controllers
System and method for synthesizing a controller for a dynamical system includes a feeder neural network trained to estimate an ordinary differential equation (ODE) from time series training data (X) of a trajectory having embedded angular data and configured to learn dynamics of a physical system by encoding a generalization of a Hamiltonian representation of the dynamics using a constant external control term (u). A neural ODE solver receives the estimate of the ODE from the feeder neural network and synthesizes a controller to control the system to track a reference configuration. |
| US11922131B2 |
Scalable, multi-precision, self-calibrated multiplier-accumulator architecture
A method for performing vector-matrix multiplication may include converting a digital input vector comprising a plurality of binary-encoded values into a plurality of analog signals using a plurality of one-bit digital to analog converters (DACs); sequentially performing, using an analog vector matrix multiplier and based on bit-order, vector-matrix multiplication operations using a weighting matrix for the plurality of analog signals to generate analog outputs of the analog vector matrix multiplier; sequentially performing an analog-to-digital (ADC) operation on the analog outputs of the analog vector matrix multiplier to generate binary partial output vectors; and combining the binary partial output vectors to generate a result of the vector-matrix multiplication. |
| US11922129B2 |
Causal knowledge identification and extraction
A computer-implemented method is provided that includes accessing candidate text and a candidate pair including first and second phrases, substituting the first and second phrases into cause-effect patterns to generate variant sentences. An artificial intelligence model is leveraged to determine respective probabilities that the variant sentences are inferred from the candidate text, calculate a statistical measure of the respective probabilities, and assess the calculated statistical measure to ascertain whether the first and second phrases possess a causal relationship or non-causal relationship to one another. A knowledge base including one or more pairs of cause-effect phrase pairs is populated with the first and second phrases possessing the causal relationship. A computer system and a computer program product are also provided. |
| US11922125B2 |
Ensemble learning for extracting semantics of data in building systems
Described herein are systems and methods for utilizing ensemble learning methods to extract semantics of data in buildings by retrieving a plurality of data sets from a plurality of data sources associated with an automated environment; labeling a subset of the plurality of data sets by applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) on manufacturer specifications to generate a plurality of labels associated with the subset of the plurality of data sets, respectively; training a learning model on the subset of the plurality of data sets and the plurality of labels; and applying the learning model on remanding subset of the plurality of data sets to generate a semantic map indicative of semantic arrangement of the plurality of data sources associated with the automated environment. |
| US11922120B2 |
Method for more accurately performing an autocomplete function
An autocomplete function for textual input uses situational parameters to predict the next words the user is intending to type. Situational and temporal parameters are based on textual input and sensor data of the user. A past time window is based on the situational and temporal parameters. Historical textual input and sensor data during the time window relating to the situational parameters are retrieved from a storage device and aggregated. A pre-existing model that relates the situational parameter to the time window is used to select a situational value based on the textual input and sensor data. Words relating to the situational parameter are listed that the user is likely to input next based on the selected situational value. The words are ranked by the probability that the user is intending to type each of the words. The highest ranked word is displayed to the user on a user interface. |
| US11922116B2 |
Annotations in a content model of a content management system
A non-transitory computer-readable medium having program instructions embodied thereon, said program instructions configured to, when executed by at least one server computer, cause said at least one server computer to perform a method for activating editing functionality in a content management system (CMS), said method including the following operations: the CMS providing a content management application programming interface (CMA) enabling management of a content project, the content project having a content model defined by a plurality of content types, each content type defining one or more fields, said content types defining structures for content managed via the CMS; responsive to an application programming interface (API) call to the CMA, then assigning one or more annotations to one or more of the content types; wherein for the content types having annotations assigned thereto, the assigned annotations enable an editing functionality of an editing application interfaced with the CMS. |
| US11922115B1 |
Systems and methods for automatic generation of event materials
Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for generating one or more candidate event material sets. An example method includes receiving an event material generation request. The example method further includes generating one or more candidate event feature sets and one or more candidate event material sets based on the one or more candidate event feature sets. The method further includes providing the one or more candidate event material sets. |
| US11922112B2 |
Systems and methods for generating personalized content
The system receives a message having a sender and a recipient. The system identifies entities associated with the message and associated with any content that is associated with the message. The system determines whether to, and how to, modify the message based on relationship information among the sender, the recipient, and any entities identified in the message or components of the message. A relationship between a sender and recipient may be determined using, for example, a database of relationship information. The system modifies, for example, text, images, or video of the message to generate the personalized message. The personalized message include the original message along with context information to help indicate the relevance of the message to the recipient. The context information can include text, images, video, or other information. To illustrate, the context information can include keywords or identifiers that indicate entities associated with the message. |
| US11922108B2 |
Method of forming a memory cell array circuit
A memory cell array includes a first and a second column of memory cells, a first and a second bit line, a source line and a first set of vias. The first or second bit line includes a first conductive line located on a first metal layer, and a second conductive line located on a second metal layer. The first and second conductive lines overlap a source of a transistor of a memory cell of the first column or second column of memory cells. The source line is coupled to the first and second column of memory cells. The first set of vias is electrically coupled to the first and second conductive line. A pair of vias of the first set of vias is located above where the first conductive line overlaps each memory cell of the first or second column of memory cells. |
| US11922107B2 |
Quantum circuit mapping for multi-programmed quantum computers
Systems and methods are disclosed that map quantum circuits to physical qubits of a quantum computer. Techniques are disclosed to generate a graph that characterizes the physical qubits of the quantum computer and to compute the resource requirements of each circuit of the quantum circuits. For each circuit, the graph is searched for a subgraph that matches the resource requirements of the circuit, based on a density matrix. Physical qubits, defined by the matching subgraph, are then allocated to the logical qubits of the circuit. |
| US11922103B2 |
Algorithm for optimal ICD configuration using a coupled wellbore-reservoir model
The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product for improving production of an oil well. For example, one disclosed embodiment includes a system that includes at least one processor and at least one memory coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions that when executed by the at least one processor performs operations for generating a model of a wellbore in a wellbore simulator. The at least one processor further executes an algorithm that determines optimal parameters for inflow control devices (ICD) along a horizontal portion of the wellbore. The determined optimal parameters of the inflow control devices would yield a substantially uniform approach of at least one of water and gas along the horizontal portion of the wellbore. |
| US11922101B2 |
Integrated circuits as a service
Systems and methods are disclosed for automated generation of integrated circuit designs and associated data. These allow the design of processors and SoCs by a single, non-expert who understands high-level requirements; allow the en masse exploration of the design-space through the generation processors across the design-space via simulation, or emulation; allow the easy integration of IP cores from multiple third parties into an SoC; allow for delivery of a multi-tenant service for producing processors and SoCs that are customized while also being pre-verified and delivered with a complete set of developer tools, documentation and related outputs. Some embodiments, provide direct delivery, or delivery into a cloud hosting environment, of finished integrated circuits embodying the processors and SoCs. |
| US11922098B2 |
Computer vision systems and methods for modeling roofs of structures using two-dimensional and partial three-dimensional data
A system for modeling a roof of a structure comprising a first database, a second database and a processor in communication with the first database and the second database. The processor selects one or more images and the respective metadata thereof from the first database based on a received a geospatial region of interest. The processor generates two-dimensional line segment geometries in pixel space based on two-dimensional outputs generated by a neural network in pixel space of at least one roof structure present in the selected one or more images. The processor classifies the generated two-dimensional line segment geometries into at least one contour graph based on three-dimensional data received from the second database and generates a three-dimensional representation of the at least one roof structure based on the at least one contour graph and the received three-dimensional data. |
| US11922089B2 |
Vehicle controller, vehicle display system, and vehicle display control method using a single display processing unit for displaying link images
A vehicle controller is configured to control a plurality of display units disposed in a vehicle interior. The vehicle controller includes: a single display processing unit that is configured to perform preprocessing on a plurality of link images for the plurality of display units such that each of the plurality of link images is able to be output to a corresponding one of the plurality of display units, the plurality of link images being to be displayed in a linked manner across the plurality of display units; and a plurality of image output units each of which is configured to output a respective one of the plurality of link images to the corresponding one of the plurality of display units after the plurality of link images are subject to the preprocessing by the single display processing unit. |
| US11922086B2 |
Printing system including data processing server and printing device to transmit print job to the data processing server
A printing system includes a printing device and a data processing server. The printing device includes a first controller. The data processing server includes a second controller. The first controller acquires a print job from an external device and transmits the print job to the server. The second controller receives the print job and stores the print job in a server memory. The first controller receives designation of the print job subject to printing and transmits a print request for printing the print job subject to printing to the server. After a fee payment approval to approve a payment for execution of the designated print job is transmitted, the second controller transmits to the printing device the print job. The first controller receives the print job and performs printing the print job on a print medium by controlling a printing member. |
| US11922084B2 |
Image printing apparatus having print setting values, printing system, control method, and storage medium
An image forming apparatus includes a controller configured to receive, from an information processing apparatus, a set of print setting values, an identifier of the set, and a user identifier, register the received set of print setting values in association with the received identifier of the set and the received user identifier, and receive, from an information processing apparatus, a first request for obtaining the registered identifier of the set. The received first request includes the user identifier of a user that operates the information processing apparatus that has transmitted the first request. The controller also transmits, to the information processing apparatus that has transmitted the first request, the identifier of the set registered in association with the user identifier included in the first request, wherein the information processing apparatus that has received the identifier of the set displays a print setting screen using the received identifier of the set. |
| US11922081B2 |
Information processing apparatus, method, and program product comparing current and required driver version based on printer firmware update
An information processing apparatus gives an update notification of a firmware of the image printing apparatus and an update notification of a printer driver necessary for the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus having a driver that causes the image printing apparatus to execute image printing, includes: a driver information obtaining unit configured to obtain information on firmware update of the image printing apparatus and information on a required version of the driver; an information analysis unit configured to compare a current version of the driver and the information on the required version obtained by the driver information obtaining unit; and a display controlling unit configured to display an update notification screen based on a result analyzed by the information analysis unit and the information on the firmware update obtained by the driver information obtaining unit. |
| US11922078B2 |
Printing device connectivity manager for a digital front end
A printing system includes a digital front end (DFE) system connected to a plurality of printing devices. The DFE system manages printing operations to the plurality of printing devices. The DFE system also includes a printing device connectivity manager to manage connections with the printing devices. Printing connectivity modules are installed at the printing device connectivity manager using application programming interfaces (APIs) that are loaded at the creation of the printing connectivity modules. The DFE system also includes a display device connectivity manager to manage connections with display devices using display connectivity modules and display connectivity APIs. The DFE system also includes a storage connectivity manager to manage data storage and storage devices using storage connectivity modules and storage connectivity APIs. |
| US11922077B2 |
Image forming system, method for controlling the same, and storage medium
An image forming system includes an image forming unit configured to form a print image to be printed on a recording medium, based on a raster image and print setting information, a printing unit configured to print an image on the recording medium based on the print image, an image reading unit configured to read the image printed on the recording medium to obtain a read image, and a determination unit configured to determine whether there is an error in the image printed on the recording medium, based on the read image and the raster image. In a case where there is a predetermined difference between the raster image and the read image and the predetermined difference is based on the print setting information, the determination unit does not determine that there is an error in the printed image. |
| US11922072B2 |
System supporting virtualization of SR-IOV capable devices
An apparatus supports single root input/output virtualization (SR-IOV) capable devices. The apparatus includes input/output ports, and SR-IOV capable PCIe devices. Each SR-IOV capable PCIe device has one or more namespaces or controller memory buffers. The SR-IOV capable PCIe device provides one or more physical functions and virtual functions that can access the one or more namespaces or controller memory buffers. A PCIe switch controller communicates with host servers coupled to the input/output ports, and assigns one or more virtual functions to each host device, and enables the host devices to access one or more namespaces or controller memory buffers through the assigned virtual functions. The PCIe device is configured to attach one or more namespaces or one or more partitions of one or more controller memory buffers to each virtual function, set at least one namespace or controller memory buffer to a shared state and allow different host devices to access the same namespace or controller memory buffer using respective assigned virtual functions. |
| US11922071B2 |
Methods and systems for storing data in a distributed system using offload components and a GPU module
A method for storing data, the method comprising receiving, by an offload component in a client application node, an augmented write request originating from an application executing in an application container on the client application node, wherein the augmented write request is associated with data and wherein the offload component is located in a hardware layer of the client application node, and processing, by the offload component, the augmented write request by a file system (FS) client and a memory hypervisor module executing in a modified client FS container on the offload component, wherein processing the request results in at least a portion of the data being written to a location in a storage pool. |
| US11922070B2 |
Granting access to a storage device based on reservations
A method includes, responsive to receiving a modified first reservation command from a storage controller, identifying, by a storage drive, a first range of storage based on a first range identifier of the modified reservation command. The method also includes granting, by the storage drive, a reservation for access to the storage drive on behalf of a first host controller by associating the reservation for the first range with a second range of storage. |
| US11922069B2 |
Adaptive block mapping
Methods, systems, and devices for adaptive block mapping are described. In some examples, a first superblock and a second superblock may be established across one or more dice of a memory device. The superblocks may each include one or more blocks from a plurality of planes of a memory die. In some examples, the second superblock may include at least one bad block (e.g., defective block) in addition to one or more good blocks (e.g., non-defective blocks). The memory device may receive a command for writing data in a first mode and may write a first subset of the data to the first superblock in the first mode, a second subset of the data to the second superblock in the first mode, and one or more blocks associated with the second superblock in a second mode. Additionally or alternatively, the memory device may receive a second command for writing data in the second mode and may write the data to the first superblock in the first mode. |
| US11922068B2 |
Near memory processing (NMP) dual in-line memory module (DIMM)
A Near Memory Processing (NMP) Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) is provided that includes random access memory (RAM), a Near-Memory-Processing (NMP) circuit and a first control port. The NMP circuit is for receiving a command from a host system, determining an operation to be performed on the RAM in response to the command, and a location of data within the RAM with respect to the determined operation. The first control port interacts with a second control port of the host system to enable the NMP circuit to exchange control information with the host system in response to the received command. |
| US11922067B2 |
Read-disturb-based logical storage read temperature information maintenance system
A read-disturb-based logical storage read temperature information maintenance system includes a global read temperature identification subsystem coupled to storage device(s). Each storage device identifies, from a physical block in that storage device, current read disturb information associated with a row provided by the physical block in that storage device, and maps the current read disturb information to logical storage element(s) included in a logical-to-physical storage element mapping for that storage device along with previous read disturb information that was previously mapped to those logical storage element(s) included in the logical-to-physical storage element mapping for that storage device. Based on the current read disturb information and the previous read disturb information mapped to the logical storage element(s) included in the logical-to-physical storage element mapping for that storage device, each storage device generates a current local logical storage element read temperature map that it provides to the global read temperature identification subsystem. |
| US11922060B2 |
Internal communication interface management
Apparatus and methods are disclosed, including enabling communication between a memory controller and multiple memory devices of a storage system using a storage-system interface, the multiple memory devices each comprising a device controller and a group of non-volatile memory cells, and compressing data using at least one of the device controllers prior to transfer over the storage-system interface to improve an effective internal data transmission speed of the storage system. |
| US11922058B2 |
Data buffering operation of three-dimensional memory device with static random-access memory
Embodiments of a three-dimensional (3D) memory device and a method of operating the 3D memory device are provided. The 3D memory device includes an array of 3D NAND memory cells, an array of static random-access memory (SRAM) cells, and a peripheral circuit. The array of SRAM cells and the peripheral circuit arranged at one side are bonded with the array of 3D NAND memory cells at another side to form a chip. Data is received from a host through the peripheral circuit, buffered in the array of SRAM cells, and transmitted from the array of SRAM cells to the array of 3D NAND memory cells. The data is programmed into the array of 3D NAND memory cells. |
| US11922057B2 |
Computing system including host and storage system with preload buffer memory and method of operating the same
A storage system may include a storage device configured to store data in a storage area corresponding to a physical address; a buffer memory configured to temporarily store data read from the storage device; and a storage controller configured to store first data having a first priority and second data having a second priority received by the storage system in the storage device, and load the first data into the buffer memory. |
| US11922055B2 |
Stack register having different ferroelectric memory element constructions
Apparatus and method for managing data in a processing system, such as but not limited to a data storage device such as a solid-state drive (SSD). A ferroelectric stack register memory has a first arrangement of ferroelectric memory cells (FMEs) of a first construction and a second arrangement of FMEs of a different, second construction arranged to provide respective cache lines for use by a controller, such as a programmable processor. A pointer mechanism is configured to provide pointers to point to each of the respective cache lines based on a time sequence of operation of the processor. Data sets can be migrated to the different arrangements by the controller as required based on the different operational characteristics of the respective FME constructions. The FMEs may be non-volatile and read-destructive. Refresh circuitry can be selectively enacted under different operational modes. |
| US11922054B2 |
Techniques for temperature-based access operations
Methods, systems, and devices for techniques for temperature-based access operations are described. A memory system may be configured to write temperature information to metadata during a write operation. The temperature information may indicate a temperature range within which the memory system may be during the write operation. The memory system may perform a corresponding read operation based on the temperature information written to the metadata and a temperature of the memory system during the read operation. A server may determine and indicate parameters associated with writing the temperature information to the metadata. Additionally, or alternatively, the server may indicate trim parameters for use in performing read operations based on temperature information received from the memory system. In some examples, the memory system may perform targeted refresh operations at locations based on temperature information stored associated with the locations. |
| US11922046B2 |
Erasure coded data within zoned drives
A non-volatile solid-state storage is provided. The non-volatile solid state storage includes a non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) addressable by a processor external to the non-volatile solid state storage. The NVRAM is configured to store user data and metadata relating to the user data. The non-volatile solid state storage includes a flash memory addressable by the processor. The flash memory is configured to store the user data responsive to the processor directing transfer of the user data from the NVRAM to the flash memory. |
| US11922041B2 |
Threshold voltage bin calibration at memory device power up
An example method of threshold voltage offset calibration at memory device power up comprises: identifying a set of memory pages that have been programmed within a time window; determining, for each voltage offset bin of a plurality of voltage offset bins, a corresponding value of a data state metric produced by a memory access operation with respect to a memory page of the set of memory pages, wherein the memory access operation utilizes a voltage offset associated with the voltage offset bin; identifying a subset of the plurality of voltage offset bins, such that memory access operations performed using the corresponding voltage offsets produced respective values of the data state metric that satisfy a predefined quality criterion; selecting, among the subset of the plurality of voltage offset bins, a voltage offset bin that is associated with the lowest voltage offset; and associating the set of memory pages with the selected voltage offset bin. |
| US11922040B2 |
Extended super memory blocks in memory systems
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a memory system and an operating method of the memory system. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a memory system may divide and manage the plurality of memory dies into a plurality of memory die groups, may set a first super memory block including at least one of memory blocks included in a first memory die group, and a second super memory block including at least one of memory blocks included in a second memory die group, may determine whether to set an extended super memory block in which all or part of the first super memory block and all or part of the second super memory block are merged, and may write a write data to the extended super memory block in an interleaving manner when writing the write data requested by a host. |
| US11922037B2 |
Controller, storage device and operation method of storage device
A storage device includes a plurality of nonvolatile memories, each including a plurality of memory blocks and a controller configured to control the plurality of nonvolatile memories, in which the controller is configured to buffer data chunks received along with write commands from a host, is configured to determine a size of continuous data based on a start logical address and a chunk size of the data chunks, is configured to determine a striping number indicating a number of nonvolatile memory which is for distributing and storing the data chunks in sub-page units based on the size of continuous data, and is configured to provide the data chunks to one or more nonvolatile memories selected from among the plurality of nonvolatile memories based on the determined striping number and the one or more selected nonvolatile memories are configured to perform a programming operation on the data chunks in parallel. |
| US11922034B2 |
Dual mode storage device
A system is disclosed. The system may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. A storage device may also be coupled to the processor. The storage device may include a first interface and a second interface. The storage device may be configured to extend the memory. A mode switch may select a selected interface of the first interface and the second interface for a command issued by the processor. |
| US11922031B1 |
Apparatus with directed refresh management mechanism
Methods, apparatuses, and systems related to operations for controlling direct refresh management (DRFM) operations. A memory may process a DRFM sample command using bank logic located downstream from a command decoder. The bank logic may be configured to process the DRFM sample command according to an operating state of a targeted memory bank. |
| US11922029B2 |
Modified read counter incrementing scheme in a memory sub-system
A system includes a memory device including multiple memory cells and a processing device operatively coupled to the memory device. The processing device is to receive a first read command at a first time. The first read command is with respect to a set of memory cells of the memory device. The processing device is further to receive a second read command at a second time. The second read command is with respect to the set of memory cells of the memory device. The processing device is further to increment a read counter for the memory device by a value reflecting a difference between the first time and the second time. The processing device is further to determine that a value of the read counter satisfies a threshold criterion. The processing device is further to perform a data integrity scan with respect to the set of memory cells. |
| US11922028B2 |
Information processing system for controlling storage device
According to one embodiment, when it is determined that a first storage device of a plurality of storage devices is to be removed and an additional storage device is connected to a storage controller, the storage controller writes update data portions corresponding to data portions already written to the first storage device to any storage device selected from remaining one or more storage devices of the plurality of storage devices except for the first storage device and the additional storage device. Further, the storage controller writes update data portions corresponding to data portions already written to the remaining one or more storage devices to any storage device selected from the remaining one or more storage devices and the additional storage device. |
| US11922027B2 |
Memory access speed adjustment method, control device and memory module
A memory access speed adjustment method, control device and memory module are provided. The method is for use in controlling a controller of a memory and includes steps of: obtaining a current temperature value of the memory; determining an access speed threshold of the memory according to a continuous variation relation with respect to a difference between the current temperature value and a target temperature value; and adjusting, by the controller, an access speed of the memory according to the access speed threshold. |
| US11922025B2 |
Memory device defect scanning
A method includes determining that a criteria involving a memory device is met and performing a defect scan involving memory dice of the memory device in response to the criteria being met. The method further includes determining, as part of performing the defect scan, whether at least one memory die of the memory device has experienced degradation. The defect scan is performed as part of a quality and reliability assurance test or a reliability demonstration test, or both. |
| US11922023B2 |
Read/write method and memory device
A read/write method includes: applying a read command to a memory device, the read command pointing to address information, reading to-be-read data from a storage cell corresponding to the address information to which the read command points, and if an error occurs in the to-be-read data, storing the address information to which the read command points in a preset storage space. The read/write operation is not performed on the address information stored in the preset storage space when the user executes the read or write operation on the memory device, which avoids a data error or data loss and greatly improves the reliability and prolongs the service life of the memory device. |
| US11922019B2 |
Storage device read-disturb-based block read temperature utilization system
A storage device read-disturb-based block read temperature utilization system includes a storage device chassis housing a storage subsystem. A local read temperature utilization subsystem in the storage device chassis determines that data in a first block in the storage subsystem should be moved and, in response determines read disturb information for the first block and uses it to identify relative read temperatures for a plurality of rows in the first block in the storage subsystem. The local read temperature utilization system then moves the data from the first block in the storage subsystem to at least one second block in the storage subsystem based on the relative read temperatures identified for the plurality of rows in the first block in the storage subsystem. |
| US11922018B2 |
Storage system and storage control method including dimension setting information representing attribute for each of data dimensions of multidimensional dataset
To generate an optimum compressor irrespective of the number of dimensions and a format of a multidimensional dataset. A storage system refers to dimension setting information, which is information representing an attribute for each of data dimensions of the multidimensional dataset, and generates a compressor based on the dimension setting information. |
| US11922016B2 |
Managing free space in a compressed memory system
Disclosed is a compressed memory management method for a computer system having one or more processors (P1-PN), compressible main memory, secondary memory and an operating system. The compressible main memory has a compressed memory space comprising an active part directly accessible to said one or more processors (P1-PN), as well as an inactive part not directly accessible to said one or more processors (P1-PN) in the form of memory freed up by memory compression. The compressed memory management method comprises maintaining, in an auxiliary memory, a layout of the compressed memory space of the compressible main memory, the layout including size and location of individual memory pages as well as free memory regions in said compressed memory space; triggering the compression of a memory page in the compressible main memory; intercepting a page-in request from said operating system to said secondary memory, using the layout of the compressed memory space maintained by the auxiliary memory to locate, when available, in said auxiliary memory a page requested by the page-in request, and making the located requested page available in the active part of the compressed memory space; and intercepting a page-out request from said operating system to said secondary memory, using the layout of the compressed memory space maintained by the auxiliary memory to obtain a free region for a page requested by the page-out request, and accommodating the requested page in the obtained free region of the auxiliary memory. |
| US11922015B2 |
Generating recovered data in a storage network
A storage network operates by: issuing a read threshold number of read slice requests to storage units of a set of storage units, where the read threshold number of read slice requests identifies a read threshold number of encoded slices of a set of encoded slices corresponding to a data segment; when one or more other encoded data slices of the read threshold number of encoded slices is not received within a time threshold, facilitating receiving a decode threshold number of encoded slices of the set of encoded slices; decoding the decode threshold number of encoded slices to produce recovered encoded data slices, wherein a number of the recovered encoded data slices corresponds to the read threshold number minus a number of the encoded slices received within the time threshold; and outputting the recovered encoded data slices and the encoded slices of the read threshold number of encoded slices received within the time threshold. |
| US11922013B2 |
Contention-reduced update of storage system parameters
A method for contention reduced update of one or more storage system parameters, the method may include (i) concurrently monitoring the one or more storage system parameters (SSPs) by compute entities (CEs); wherein the concurrently monitoring comprises updating, by the CEs, local counters allocated to different SSPs; (ii) updating, by the CEs, sets of shared counter fields with values of the local counters, wherein different sets are allocated to different SSPs; wherein an updating of a set of a shared counter fields by an CE comprises selecting a shared counter field of the set by the CE; and (iii) calculating values of the different SSPs, wherein a calculating of a value of a SSP is based on at least one value of at least one shared counter field of a set that is allocated to the SSP. |
| US11922011B2 |
Virtual management unit scheme for two-pass programming in a memory sub-system
A data item is programmed to a first set of management units (MUs) associated with a first portion of one or more memory devices. The first portion includes memory cells of a first type. The first set of MUs is associated with a first physical address. A mapping is generated in a virtual MU data structure that associates the first physical address with a set of virtual MUs associated with the one or more memory devices. An entry associated with the data item is added to a logical-to-physical (L2P) table associated with the one or more memory devices. The entry includes an identifier associated with the set of virtual MUs associated with the one or more memory devices. A detection is made that the data item is programmed to a second set of MUs associated with a second portion of the one or more memory devices. The second portion includes memory cells of a second type. The second set of MUs is associated with a second physical address. The mapping is updated to associate the set of virtual MUs with the second physical address. |
| US11922010B2 |
Providing contextual information with keyboard interface for messaging system
Aspects of the present disclosure involve a device comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and method for providing contextual information with a keyboard interface. The program and method provide for receiving a media content item provided by a second device; displaying, on a screen of the device, the media content item together with a reply element, the reply element being user-selectable to generate a reply message with respect to the media content item; receiving user selection of the reply element; and in response to receiving the user selection, displaying, in a first preset area of the screen, a keyboard interface for user selection of text to include in the reply message, and displaying, in a second preset area of the screen, a context information interface which is user-selectable to provide information corresponding to at least one type of context associated with the media content item. |
| US11922009B2 |
Using a stylus to input typed text into text boxes
The technology relates to allowing a user to enter text into text boxes using a stylus. For instance, first user input identifying a text box displayed on a display of the computing device may be received. Based on the received first user input, a handwriting field may be generated on the display without visual impact on the display. A second user input within the handwriting field may be received. The second user input may be converted into typed text, and the typed text may be displayed in the text box. |