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US09265248B2	Water soluble antimicrobial composition The present invention provides for antimicrobial compositions, methods of preparing the antimicrobial compositions, methods of using the antimicrobial compositions, and/or kits that include the antimicrobial compositions. The antimicrobial compositions can be in a dry, solid (e.g., powdered) form, or can be in a liquid (e.g., aqueous) form.
US09265247B2	Autodissemination of an insect-growth regulator for insect management The described invention provides a gel formulation of a composition comprising at least one insecticide in an amount effective to control an insect larval population, an apparatus for autodissmenination of an insecticide for insect management containing (1) a cap component, (2) a cup component, and (3) a mesh component, a method and a system for autodissemination for effectively controlling an insect larval population. Also disclosed is an improvided biphasic autodissemination station for control of undesirable insect populations.
US09265244B2	Kit for converting a climbing tree stand into a cart A kit for converting a climbing tree stand into a cart includes a bracket having a first side and a second side. The first side is shaped to attach to a top part of a climbing tree stand. The second side is shaped to attach to a bottom part of the climbing tree stand. At least one wheel with an axle is positioned on the bracket. The bracket converts the climbing tree stand into a cart by attaching the top part of the climbing tree stand to the first side and attaching the bottom part of the climbing tree stand to the second side.
US09265240B2	Fishing device inserts A fishing mechanism for selectively attaching a fishing device to a line is provided. In one example, the fishing mechanism comprises an elongated outer insert mechanism having a line path channel formed therein, the line path channel extending from one end of the elongated outer insert mechanism to its other end, and wherein the elongated outer insert mechanism further comprises an elongated opening that extends from said one to said other end, the elongated opening being configured such that the line may be placed through the elongated opening and into the line path channel without having to guide an end of the line through the line path channel from said one end to said other end.
US09265231B2	Portable nipple based poultry waterer A portable poultry waterer is provided having a manifold with a connector placed on the back surface to attach the manifold to a water storage vessel. The connector extends outward in a substantially perpendicular fashion to the manifold. Holes are placed into the manifold to accept a plurality of longitudinally spaced poultry nipples. One or more holes are placed into the manifold to accept a clean out plug(s).
US09265230B2	Electric fence and assembly therewith An electric fence for deterring animals from an area with one or more supplies of feed and at least one separate feed processing machine, wherein the fence comprises an electrically conductive member, an electric power supply connected to said member for energizing the member and arranged to provide an electric shock to an object coming into contact with said member. A controller is operatively connected to the fence, wherein the controller is arranged to measure a value of an electrical parameter of the fence, and to automatically adjust the operating state of the machine within the area when the measured parameter value fulfills a predetermined criterion.
US09265221B1	Maize inbred PH252W A novel maize variety designated PH252W and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH252W with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH252W through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH252W or a locus conversion of PH252W with another maize variety.
US09265218B2	Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH816051 According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH816051. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH816051, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH816051 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH816051.
US09265216B2	Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH998883 According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH998883. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH998883, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH998883 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH998883.
US09265215B2	Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH199984 According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH199984. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH199984, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH199984 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH199984.
US09265212B2	Plants and seeds of corn variety CV890045 According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV890045. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV890045, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV890045 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV890045 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV890045.
US09265203B2	Fastening device for movable wires on a row of plants The present invention relates to a device for fastening movable wires on a row of plants, in particular grape vines.A fastening device for movable wires (F′, F″) of a row of plants according to the invention includes connecting means (1, 201, 301, 401) suitable to arrange said device in proximity of a head pole (PE) of said row, guide means (2) and a plurality of mounting means (3) of a wire slidingly connected to said guide means (2). The device is characterized in that said guide means (2) include a plurality of guide portions (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) that define a corresponding plurality of displacement paths of said movable wires (F′, F″) distributed on opposite sides of the row, said displacement paths being oriented transversally relative to the direction of extension of said movable wires (F′, F″), and in that said mounting means (3) are designed to receive a single movable wire (F′, F″) so that each one of said movable wires (F′, F″) is independently displaceable along one of said displacement paths.
US09265202B2	Plant cage kit A plant cage kit includes a wire grid, a bottom ring, and a top ring. The wire grid has a plurality of first and second spaced-apart wires. Each of the second wires is coupled to each of the first wires to form the wire grid. The first end of each second wire is formed into a loop and the second end of each second wire is formed into a hook. The hook of each second wire engages the loop of the same second wire when the plant cage kit is in the assembled configuration. When the plant cage kit is in the shipping configuration, the plurality of first wires is generally positioned in a first plane such that wire grid has a generally flat shape. The bottom and top rings have a generally U-shaped cross-section portion forming respective channels.
US09265195B2	Engine mounting system A rotary lawn mower includes an internal combustion engine, a blade, and a deck. The internal combustion engine includes an engine block having a crankcase and a cover. The crankcase surrounds a crankshaft, which powers the blade. The blade spins below the deck during operation of the rotary lawn mower. The deck is integrally formed with the cover.
US09265191B2	Seed disc with seed aperture path having interspersed agitation cavities A seed meter for an agricultural planter in which the seed disc is rotatably mounted within a seed meter housing. As the seed disc rotates, the apertures in the disc rotate along a seed aperture path through a horizontally adjacent seed pool area. The seed disc includes cavities disposed along the seed aperture path to agitate the seeds in the seed pool area. A singulator having multiple co-planar singulator surfaces is biased against the seed side surface of the seed disc.
US09265189B2	Method for reducing damage by harmful organisms in corn cultivation Provided is a method for reducing damage by harmful organisms in corn cultivation. Damage by harmful organisms in corn cultivation can be reduced by carrying out the steps of A) ditching a cultivated land; B) seeding with corn a furrow formed in the foregoing step; C) applying to the furrow an aqueous dispersion or aqueous solution of one or more selected from the below-mentioned compound group (I); and D) closing the furrow. Compound group (I): clothianidin, thiamethoxam, imidacloprid or thiacloprid.
US09265187B2	Robotic platform and method for performing multiple functions in agricultural systems An autonomous vehicle platform and system for selectively performing an in-season management task in an agricultural field while self-navigating between rows of planted crops, the autonomous vehicle platform having a vehicle base with a width so dimensioned as to be insertable through the space between two rows of planted crops, the vehicle base having an in-season task management structure configured to perform various tasks, including selectively applying fertilizer, mapping growth zones and seeding cover crop within an agricultural field.
US09271433B2	Display device and method of manufacturing the same A method of manufacturing a display device includes providing a display panel including a first alignment mark on one side of opposite facing sides, obtaining location information of the first alignment mark by imaging the one side of the display panel, providing a flexible printed circuit board that includes a second alignment mark and a subsidiary mark on one side of the flexible printed circuit board, the subsidiary mark being spaced apart from the display panel and being spaced a predetermined distance apart from the second alignment mark, aligning the first alignment mark and the second alignment mark by disposing the subsidiary mark to be spaced the predetermined distance apart from the first alignment mark on the basis of the location information of the first alignment mark, and bonding the display panel and the flexible printed circuit board.
US09271431B2	Electronic device having connector with integrated shielding An electronic device may have a housing in which electrical components on a printed circuit board are mounted. A connector may be mounted to the edge of the printed circuit board using solder. The connector may have a threaded portion that protrudes through the housing. A threadless portion of the connector may be aligned with the housing. The connector may have a metal body member covered with a metal shell. The metal shell may have a portion that covers the electrical components and serves as an electromagnetic interference shield for the electrical components. The connector may have a threaded barrel. The threaded barrel may have a threaded outer portion with a diameter that is larger than a threaded inner portion. The threadless portion of the connector may lie between the threaded outer and inner portions.
US09271430B2	Flexible electronic circuit enclosure assembly A flexible enclosure assembly for an electronic device for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a preform blank of conductive sheet material such as wire screen mesh or the like which defines upper, lower and a plurality of side wall portions flexibly interconnected by living hinges. A framework of resilient elastomeric material is insert molded to the preform blank to provide three-dimensional case details to accept one or more electronic devices such as circuit boards required for electrical control and display of vehicle based systems. The conductive sheet material is preferably a wire mesh which provides shielding from electrical anomalies and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. Major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment.
US09271428B2	Cooling host module A cooling host module is operable for providing cooling gas flow in a substantially isolated closed loop for a computing device. The computing device comprises a substantially vertical first face having an inlet portion comprising no more than about a lower third of a height of the first face for inlet gas flow and a substantially vertical second face opposite the first face for outlet gas flow. The cooling host module comprises: a heat exchanger adjacent to the second face of the computing device for cooling outlet gas flow; a gas flow path directing air exiting the heat exchanger beneath the computing unit; a gas moving device for moving gas in the gas flow path; and a vent towards distal end of the gas flow path for providing gas flow to the inlet portion of the first face of the computing device.
US09271427B2	Flexible thermal transfer strips A system for use between a heat generating electronic device having a die having a shape placed thereon and a heat sink, includes a thermally conductive slug having a plurality of edges; a plurality of discrete strips each of the strips having a proximal end attaching to one of the edges of the thermally conductive slug, a distal end wherein the distal end is rigid for attachment to the heat sink, a flexible portion between the distal end and the thermally conductive slug wherein the slug may move as the electronic device moves and wherein the strips are comprised of two of more discrete layers, or strands that create a braid.
US09271423B2	Power distribution unit and method of distributing high density power A power distribution unit includes a first solid state power module comprising a first plurality of solid state power controllers, where the first solid state power module comprises a first set of power characteristics. Also included is a second solid state power module comprising a second plurality of solid state power controllers. The second solid state power module comprises a second set of power characteristics. Also, the first solid state power module and the second solid state power module are interchangeably coupled to a first location of a common chassis.
US09271420B1	Modular power device A modular power device is used for mounting on a main plate. The modular power device includes a first substrate, a driving module, and a converting module. The first substrate has a first axial direction and a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction. The driving module is located on one side of the first substrate, the converting module is located on the other side of the first substrate, and includes a second substrate parallel to the main plate, wherein two opposite sides of the first substrate are inserted into the main plate and the second substrate. A length of the converting module is equal to that of the first substrate in the first axial direction, and a width of the converting module is smaller than a length of the first substrate in the first axial direction.
US09271417B2	Electronic component mounting method When a connected position detecting unit detects that a connected position of a tape reaches a predetermined position in the tape passage, head-feeding of an electronic component provided in a head of the connected new tape is provided. In the head-feeding, a tape feeder feeds the tape such that the electronic component in the head of the new tape is located in a component pickup port. When the connected position detecting unit detects that the connected position of the tape reaches the predetermined position in the tape passage, a mounting head picks up the electronic component from the new tape fed by the head feeding control unit and is mounted on a new board positioned by a board conveying path.
US09271406B2	Overhead panel for an aircraft cockpit and aircraft including such a panel The invention relates to an overhead panel able to be positioned in an aircraft cockpit, which includes an assembly of independent submodules (67), each of which is associated with a particular system or a particular function of the aeroplane, incorporated in a rigid self-supporting module (60), including a front face (65) to which the submodules (67) are attached, and two side faces fitted with peripheral electrical connectors (63) intended to be connected to different systems of the aeroplane.The invention also relates to a method of manufacture of such a panel.
US09271401B2	Metal film material and method for manufacturing the same The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a metal film material, the method including: applying an ink composition by discharging the ink composition onto a substrate via an inkjet method, the ink composition containing at least one first monomer having at least one group selected from the group consisting of a cyano group, an alkyloxy group, an amino group, a pyridine residue, a pyrrolidone residue, an imidazole residue, an alkylsulfanyl group, or a cyclic ether residue, at least one second monomer that has polyfunctionality, and at least one polymerization initiator, a total monomer content in the ink composition being 85% by mass or greater; forming a cured film by carrying out at least one of light exposure or heating of the ink composition that has been applied; applying a plating catalyst or a precursor thereof to the cured film; and a plating processing step of performing plating with respect to the plating catalyst or precursor thereof that has been applied.
US09271389B2	Device mounting board, semiconductor module, and method for fabricating the device mounting board A device mounting board includes a metallic substrate, an oxide film formed such that the surfaces of the metallic form are oxidized, an insulating resin layer disposed on the oxide film facing one main surface of the metallic layer, and a wiring layer disposed on the insulating resin layer. The film thickness of a certain partial region of the oxide film disposed below a first semiconductor device is greater than that of the other regions surrounding the partial region of the oxide film. Conversely, the film thickness of the insulating resin layer underneath a second semiconductor device is less than that of the insulating resin layer underneath the first semiconductor device.
US09271381B2	Methods and apparatus for laser produced plasma EUV light source A system for producing EUV light using a drive laser beam to irradiate a stream of material droplets. There is included a monitoring system for monitoring at least one of drive laser beam reflection from the drive laser beam and EUV radiation pulses and producing a detector signal, the detector signal being a pulse train. There is also included an arrangement for analyzing the detector signal to ascertain whether there exists at least one satellite droplet in the stream of material droplets.
US09271378B2	Portable electric lamp having a current limitation device Portable electric lamp including a lighting module, and a compact case containing a power supply for supplying the lighting module and a limitation device for a current delivered by the power supply, the limitation device including a controlled limitation switch coupled between a reference terminal of the power supply and an output terminal of the lighting module, the limitation device being configured so as to determine a supply voltage between an output terminal of the limitation switch and the reference terminal, and to control the limitation switch so that it is in a closed state when the supply voltage is lower than or equal to a desired voltage.
US09271375B2	System and method for occupancy sensing with enhanced functionality A system and method are disclosed for providing fail-safe operation of a lighting system. A lighting level detector is used to obtain a baseline lighting level for a low-intensity light. If the detector measures less than the baseline level when an occupancy sensor determines the space is unoccupied, a high-intensity light is energized and an indication is provided to a user that the low-intensity light has failed. A method is also disclosed for daylighting operation of a lighting system. An occupancy sensor can have Wi-Fi functionality to enable remote configuration of the sensor. A line voltage occupancy sensor can include an interface with low voltage devices. An occupancy sensor can include an integral interface to enable an external control system to override the sensor's normal logic under emergency conditions. An occupancy sensor can include an active temperature compensation feature. An occupancy sensor can also incorporate an automatically adjustable coverage area.
US09271370B2	Method of characterising an LED device A method of characterizing an LED, as well as an integrated circuit using this method, based on a so-called characteristic resistance, in which the LED is operated at a first, relatively low, operating current and then at a second, relatively high, operating current. From the ratio between the difference between the forward voltages at these two operating currents, and the difference between the operating current, the characteristic resistance is determined. The characteristic resistance is measured at two or more moments during the operational lifetime of the device, and a prediction or estimate is made in relation to the total operational lifetime of the devices, from the evolution or change of the characteristic resistance.
US09271369B2	LED driver apparatus A Light Emitting Diode (LED) driving apparatus and a method of driving a LED backlight unit are provided. An LED driving apparatus includes: an input unit configured to receive a dimming signal, an extension unit configured to extend ON time of the inputted dimming signal, an LED driving unit configured to drive an LED array using the extended dimming signal, and a detection unit configured to detect a degradation of the LED array by measuring a forward voltage between the LED array and the LED driving unit.
US09271365B2	LED power supply device An LED power supply device disclosed in the present specification includes a DC dimmer circuit that performs dimming control of an LED such that the higher a reference voltage variably controlled according to a dimmer signal is, the smaller a current flowing in the LED is. This configuration makes it possible to achieve fine dimming control.
US09271362B2	Planckian and non-planckian dimming of solid state light sources Systems and methods of Planckian and non-Planckian dimming of solid state light sources are disclosed. For a given first range of correlated color temperature values on the 1931 CIE Chromaticity Diagram, the current through a plurality of solid state light sources is adjusted so that the light output thereby follows the correlated color temperature values relating to the black body curve over that given first range. For a given second range of correlated color temperature values, the current through a plurality of solid state light sources is adjusted so that the light output thereby deviates from black body curve and instead relates to a series of coordinates that tracks a line between the curve and a color point for one of the solid state light sources.
US09271349B2	Device and method for controlling current to solid state lighting circuit A device for controlling current to a solid state lighting load includes a capacitor (241, 341) and a current source (245, 345). The capacitor is connected in a parallel arrangement with the solid state lighting load (260, 360). The current source is connected in series with the parallel arrangement of the capacitor and the solid state lighting load. The current source is configured to modulate dynamically an amplitude of an input current provided to the parallel arrangement of the capacitor and the solid state lighting load based on an input voltage.
US09271347B2	TRIAC dimmable LED driver circuit A TRIAC dimmable light-emitting diode (LED) driver circuit is disclosed, compromising: An alternating-current (AC) voltage connected to a rectifier bridge; An LED load, which is connected to an inductor or a transformer, a power MOS transistor, a low voltage MOS transistor and a current sensing resistor. The LED driver also compromises: a peak current comparator which is used to compare the voltage between a current sensing resistor and a reference voltage; a maximum on-time timer, which is used to detect the on time of the low voltage MOS transistor. When the voltage on the current sensing resistor is higher than the reference voltage or the on time of the low voltage MOS transistor reaches the preset time of the maximum on-time timer, the low voltage MOS transistor is turned off.
US09271340B2	Microwave filter and microwave brazing system thereof A microwave filter for use with a microwave brazing system having a brazing chamber, a vacuum line, and a pressure gauge located proximate the vacuum line. The microwave filter includes a baffle plate configured to be mounted in an opening between the brazing chamber and the pressure gauge, and a plurality of hollow pipes configured to substantially prevent the transmission of microwaves from the brazing chamber to the pressure gauge, and further configured to allow gas to flow between the brazing chamber and the vacuum line.
US09271337B2	Induction heating cooking apparatus and control method thereof An induction heating cooking apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. A vessel can be effectively heated by using a plurality of heating coils regardless of a position of the vessel. By connecting a plurality of heating coils to a smaller amount of inverters through relays, only a heating coil on which a vessel is placed, among the plurality of heating coils, can be heated. Also, by connecting the heating coils in series, a current flowing in the heating coil can be lowered, and thus, a rated current of the inverter can be lowered. Also, by connecting relays and heating coils such that a larger amount of heating coils are operated, while minimizing the amount of inverters, manufacturing cost can be reduced, operation efficiency can be increased, and stability of the cooking apparatus can be enhanced.
US09271334B2	Infrared electrothermal raised floor piece and floor comprising the same Provided is an infrared electrothermal raised floor piece, comprising a faceplate layer, a carbon fiber far-infrared heat layer, a force support structure layer, at least a pair of electrodes and a plurality of power line connection terminals; wherein the electrodes are connected to the carbon fiber far-infrared heat layer; and the power line connection terminals are connected to the electrode. Also provided is an infrared electrothermal raised floor, comprising a plurality of infrared electrothermal raised floor pieces each comprising a plurality of power line connection terminals, and a supporter; wherein the infrared electrothermal raised floor pieces are transversely or lengthwisely arranged and flexibly installed on the supporter.
US09271329B2	Systems and methods for enabling stations to connect to wireless hotspots using non-unicode service set identification information Embodiments relate to systems and methods for enabling stations to connect to wireless hotspots using non-Unicode service set identification information. A WiFi™ wireless router or other access point can broadcast beacon information to smart phones or other stations within wireless range of that device. In existing access point implementations, the character set in which the access point broadcasts this information, including a service set identification indicating the connection services available from the access point, are assumed to be encoded in Unicode format, specifically, UTF-8 format. While English-language options are properly displayed, character sets and/or languages which are not encoded in Unicode (UTF-8) format are translated into unintelligible characters using this approach. According to embodiments, access point hardware can be configured to broadcast the type of character set encoding in the beacon information itself, for instance, in existing SSID information elements, vendor-specific information elements, and/or other locations in the beacon data.
US09271326B2	Radio resource control dormancy timer based on traffic type A device may be configured to determine a type of traffic, received by the device from a user device; identify a radio resource control (“RRC”) timeout value associated with the type; start an RRC dormancy timer based on the RRC timeout value; and modify, based on expiration of the RRC dormancy timer, an RRC channel between the device and the user device.
US09271325B2	Detection and reporting of keepalive messages for optimization of keepalive traffic in a mobile network Detection of network transactions or keepalives for maintaining long lived connections are disclosed. A keepalive detector can detect keepalive traffic based on keepalive parameters determined from an analysis of socket level network communication log data that record data transfer events including data sent from mobile applications or clients on a mobile device and data received by the mobile applications or clients on the mobile device, timing characteristics, protocol types, etc. Various statistical analyses can be performed on the network communication data to detect keepalives, taking into account variability in intervals of the data transfer events and sizes of data sent and received on each event. The keepalive detector can also detect keepalives from stream data on a mobile device by analyzing socket level communication messages including timing characteristics and amount of data transferred to detect keepalives and report keepalives using a data structure.
US09271317B2	Systems and methods for fast initial network link setup Systems and methods for communicating in a wireless communication system are described. Various processes for reducing the initial link setup time are described. In one aspect a method in a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes queuing for transmission, at a first device, a first message for requesting information to establish a link with an access point, the first message including a network identifier for the access point. The method further includes, before transmission of the message, receiving a second message including the information. The method further includes removing the message from the queue when the second message includes the information.
US09271316B2	Network apparatus and process to determine the connection context for connections used for (local) offloading A method, system and device are provided for managing LIPA and/or SIPTO connection releases by providing predetermined context information in either the context request message or response thereto exchanged between source and target Mobility Management Entity (MME) devices to allow the appropriate MME device to determine if LIPA service continuity is provided or not.
US09271313B2	Service frequency based 3GDT A method for reducing the signaling load of a GPRS core network system is provided. The GPRS core network system comprises a first UE, a first RNC, a first SGSN, a first core network node, and a first IP network, where the first UE is arranged to be in communication with the first RNC, where the first RNC is arranged to be in communication with the SGSN for non-3GDT communication of the GPRS core network system or the core network node for 3GDT communication of the GPRS core network system, where the first SGSN is arranged to be in communication with the first core network node, where the first core network node is arranged to be in contact with the first IP network, where one or more service requests originates from the first UE to the SGSN, where the number of service requests to the SGSN is measured.
US09271310B2	Method and apparatus for a smart random access procedure in a telecommunication network Aspects of the present disclosure provide for a method and an apparatus for wireless communications using an intelligent Random Access Channel (RACH) procedure that may increase the probability of obtaining an available E-DCH resource quickly in a Universal Mobile Telecommunication System.
US09271307B2	System and method for full-duplex MAC timing modifications A system, method, and computer-readable storage media for reducing monopolization of a frequency channel during full-duplex communications. The MAC layer of governing communications can be modified to reduce likelihood of monopolization by (1) in networks which are exclusively filled with full-duplex devices, configuring non-communicating devices to ignore data collisions of communicating devices, requiring the communicating devices to wait for an standard backoff time after the data transmission is complete; and/or (2) in mixed half-duplex/full-duplex networks, requiring a half-duplex nodes and/or a full-duplex node to wait an extended duration after the data transmission is complete, while the non-communicating devices do not wait an extended duration.
US09271304B2	Method for increasing the address space for mobile terminals in a wireless network A method, in a base station subsystem (10), of allocating radio resources to mobile stations (20) in a wireless communication system (1) involves the base station subsystem (10) assigning a respective Temporary Block Flow (TBF) to each mobile station (20) in a cell (40) in the communication system (1), and then assigning to each TBF a Temporary Flow Identity (TFI), at least one Packet Data Channel (PDCH), and an Uplink State Flag (USF) if the TBF is an uplink TBF. The base station subsystem (10) then selects different training sequences from a plurality of available training sequences and assigns a respective different selected training sequence to two or more TBFs wherein these two or more TBFs share the same assigned Temporary Flow Identity (TFI), the same assigned Packet Data Channel (PDCH), and/or the same assigned Uplink State Flag (USF) if the TBF is an uplink TBF.
US09271296B2	Methods and devices for allocating resource blocks in an LTE network Resource blocks in a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network may be allocated by determining a maximum number of user equipments (UEs) in the LTE network that are permitted to transmit in a time period using a given resource block. This maximum number of UEs may be determined according to an upper limit on the overall transmission power in the LTE network for the given resource block. The given resource block may be allocated in the time period to up to the maximum number of UEs based on each UE's geographic location within the network. Related systems, methods, and devices are disclosed.
US09271294B2	Method and system for requesting a service utilizing a sequence of codes A method for sending a signal to a signaled entity, the method determining at least a first code of a sequence of codes comprising the signal, wherein at least one code of the sequence of codes is derived from at least one bit string that is encoded by an encoder to produce a sequence of output bit groups, each output bit group being used to select a code from a set of predefined codes; receiving, at the signaling entity, an assignation of resources from the signaled entity for transmission of at least the first code of the sequence of codes; transmitting, utilizing at least the first code of the sequence of codes and the assignation, the signal, wherein at least the first code is shared among a plurality of signaling entities; and sending, utilizing subsequent codes of the sequence of codes, the signal.
US09271289B2	Switching sub-system for distributed antenna systems using time division duplexing A switching control module can optimize time division duplexing operations of a distributed antenna system (“DAS”). The switching control module can include a measurement receiver and a processor. The measurement receiver can measure signal powers of downlink signals in a downlink path of the DAS. The processor can determine start times for downlink sub-frames transmitted via the downlink path based on downlink signal powers measured by the measurement receiver exceeding a threshold signal power. The processor can identify a clock setting that controls a timing of switching signals used for switching the DAS between an uplink mode and a downlink mode. The processor can statistically determine a switching time adjustment for the clock setting based on switching time differentials between the clock setting and the start times. The processor can update the clock setting based on the switching time adjustment.
US09271286B2	Method and apparatus for performing muting coordination and for testing of coordinating communication A method and apparatus can be configured to transmit a physical-resource-block muting request to a neighboring network entity. The method can also include transmitting at least one muting priority level for at least one physical-resource-block of the physical-resource-block muting request.
US09271277B2	Method and apparatus for relaying data in wireless communication system based on TDD The present invention provides a method and an apparatus of relaying data in a wireless communication system based on Time Division Duplex (TDD). A relay station receives downlink data from a base station in an uplink subframe and relays the downlink data to at least one mobile station. Accordingly, the efficiency of resource allocation for a relay station can be improved.
US09271262B2	Method and apparatus for managing multicast and broadcast service resource When zone allocation information of sub-bands is changed, a terminal receives a new MBS configuration message after a lifetime of an MBS configuration message at a time when the changed zone allocation information is received is expired. The terminal applies the changed zone allocation information at the beginning of the first MSI of the new MBS configuration message.
US09271255B1	Providing wireless network communication among a plurality of wireless devices A communication link is established between a first wireless device and a communication network using a network communication protocol when it is determined at the first wireless device that a communication link with an access node is not detected. The first wireless device transmits an indication that the first wireless device can provide wireless communications to a second wireless device using a cellular radio access technology. In response to a communication channel request from the second wireless device, the first wireless device grants a communication channel to the second wireless device, and the second wireless device is assigned a network address. A request is received at the first wireless device to establish a communication session for the second wireless device over the communication network, and the communication session is established by the wireless device for the second wireless device over the communication network.
US09271239B2	Current-efficient low noise amplifier (LNA) A device includes a multi-mode low noise amplifier (LNA) having a first amplifier stage, and a second amplifier stage coupled to the first amplifier stage, the second amplifier stage having a plurality of amplification paths configured to amplify a plurality of carrier frequencies, the first amplifier stage configured to bypass the second amplifier stage when the first amplifier stage is configured to amplify a single carrier frequency.
US09271237B2	Optimizing keepalive and other background traffic in a wireless network Systems and methods of optimizing network transaction traffic originating at a mobile device are provided. The systems and methods includes identifying network transaction parameters corresponding to an application and utilizing the network transaction parameters to execute a network transaction in advance of an expected schedule or after a delay to optimize the network transaction traffic.
US09271227B2	Method and system for allowing low priority UEs to connect to a femtocell operating in a mixed mode based on path loss A method for processing user equipment (UE) connection under a mixed mode and a femtocell system are provided. The method for processing UE connection is used in a femtocell for processing the connection of a UE. The method includes the following steps. A connection request is received from a low priority UE under a mixed mode. Whether the measurement results corresponding to the femtocell satisfy threshold settings is determined in response to the connection request, wherein the measurement results include a path loss corresponding to the femtocell. If the measurement results satisfy the threshold settings, then the low priority UE is allowed to be connected to the femtocell. In one embodiment, suitable resource allocation, such as the allocation of power and code resource, is provided after the low priority UE is connected to the femtocell under the mixed mode.
US09271225B2	Method and apparatus for reducing channel scanning time by sharing channel information in wireless local area network (WLAN) A method and apparatus for scanning a channel in a wireless local area network (WLAN) system may be disclosed including, extracting at least one target channel from among a plurality of channels present in at least one frequency band, based on channel scanning record information, generating a basic service set (BSS) existing information element (IE) including at least one BSS existing channel bitmap indicating information associated with a channel in which at least one access point (AP) exists, based on channel information received from at least one neighboring station (STA), determining a scanning rank of the at least one target channel, using the BSS existing channel IE, and identifying a target AP through scanning the at least one target channel, based on the scanning rank.
US09271223B2	Adaptive filtering of cell measurements A method for adaptive filtering of cell measurements is provided. The method can include a wireless communication device determining based on instantaneous measurement samples of a cell captured over a measurement period that a fading condition of the cell exceeds a threshold. The method can further include the wireless communication device modifying a network configured filter coefficient to derive a modified filter coefficient in response to the fading condition of the cell exceeding the threshold over the measurement period. The method can additionally include the wireless communication device filtering the instantaneous measurement samples based on the modified filter coefficient to calculate a filtered measurement of the cell. The method can also include the wireless communication device calculating an adjusted measurement value for the cell based on the filtered measurement. The method can further include the wireless communication device using the adjusted measurement value for event evaluation and reporting.
US09271222B2	Method and apparatus for implementing access to machine to machine (M2M) core network The present invention discloses a method and an apparatus for implementing an access to a Machine to Machine (M2M) core network. In the method, a network element receives an access request message carrying equipment identity indication information, wherein the access request message is initiated by terminal equipment; the network element determines that the terminal equipment is M2M equipment according to the equipment identity indication information; and the network element selects a corresponding M2M core network for the terminal equipment to implement the access of the terminal equipment. According to the technical solution provided by the present invention, the existing network can meet the M2M service requirement while providing services for existing Human to Human (H2H) equipment, without any need of enhancement and mass expansion.
US09271219B2	In-vehicle communication system, in-vehicle communication apparatus, and mobile communication terminal An in-vehicle communication system includes: an in-vehicle communication apparatus equipped to a vehicle; a first mobile communication terminal connected in a communicable manner with the in-vehicle communication apparatus; and a second mobile communication terminal connected in a communicable manner with the first mobile communication terminal. The in-vehicle communication apparatus, the first mobile communication terminal, and the second mobile communication terminal each has a cooperative application program for executing multiple contents cooperatively with one another. The first mobile communication terminal forbids operational input and/or screen output of a predetermined content. When a travel determination unit determines that the vehicle is running, the in-vehicle communication apparatus forbids operational input and/or screen output with respect to the predetermined content. The second mobile communication terminal enables operational input and/or screen output with respect to the predetermined content.
US09271209B2	Method and system for maintaining multiple PDN network connection during inter-technology handover in the idle mode Supporting an optimized idle mode handoff of user equipment from a 3GPP to a non-3GPP system. Namely, during an idle mode registration of the user equipment with the non-3GPP system, the user equipment may provide an indication to the access node on the non-3GPP system so that the access point in that non-3GPP system contacts the appropriate entity (HSS or AAA) on the home network for the user equipment to download the addresses of the multiple PDN gateway addresses that are currently in use by the user equipment. This indication to the non-3GPP access node, the contact message from the access node to the home network, and the response from the home network to the access node on the non-3GPP system provide the access node with sufficient information to maintain multiple PDN connectivity to the user equipment during an idle mode handover.
US09271207B1	Wireless network transition by a wireless communication device Examples disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and software for transitioning between wireless communication networks. In one example, a method of operating a wireless communication device to transition between wireless communication networks includes exchanging first wireless communication signals with a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network for an application in the wireless communication device. The method further includes transitioning from exchanging the first wireless communication signals with the LTE network, to exchanging second wireless communication signals with at least one non-LTE base station for the application in the wireless communication device, and identifying LTE network status data to estimate an LTE network data rate. Based at least on the LTE network data rate, the method provides identifying an eNodeB sector and frequency carrier. Upon identifying the eNodeB sector and frequency carrier, the wireless communication device will drop to an idle mode before returning to an active mode connected to the LTE communication network.
US09271205B2	Measurement management in small-cell systems A system and method for neighbor-cell measurement reporting in a cellular environment supporting multistate cells limits measurement reporting by requiring that state-specific trigger conditions are met. Thus for example, a dormant cell may need to meet more stringent measurement conditions before a report is generated by the user device, since a current primary cell may prefer to hand off to an active cell. In particular, state-specific thresholds, offsets, and hysteresis values may be used to enforce a preference for active cells, for example.
US09271201B2	Method and system for managing security in mobile communication system A method, an apparatus, and a system for solving and managing security problems, which may occur during a handover of a User Equipment (UE) between PLMNs in a mobile communication network, by using a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) protocol are provided. By the method, a UE can perform a security mode command and an authentication with a network. Further, the method can prevent interruption of communication due to authentication or security during a handover of a UE between Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMNs).
US09271200B2	Method and system for managing security in mobile communication system A method, an apparatus, and a system for solving and managing security problems, which may occur during a handover of a User Equipment (UE) between PLMNs in a mobile communication network, by using a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) protocol are provided. By the method, a UE can perform a security mode command and an authentication with a network. Further, the method can prevent interruption of communication due to authentication or security during a handover of a UE between Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMNs).
US09271199B2	Managing system frame numbers (SFNs) for circuit-switched fallback (CSFB) A method of wireless communication includes recording an absolute system frame number (SFN) of a target radio access technology (RAT) and/or recording a relative system frame number (SFN) difference between a serving radio access technology (RAT) and the target RAT. A transmission time interval (TTI) boundary, is determined after redirection, based at least in part on the recorded absolute frame number (SFN) and/or the recorded relative system frame number (SFN) difference.
US09271197B2	System and method for distributed evolved packet core architecture An embodiment method for session handling for a connection between an UE and a network includes establishing, at a first distributed EPC, user and IP sessions over the connection through the first distributed EPC. The first distributed EPC includes a first PGW at which the IP session is anchored. The method also includes holding original IP resources and releasing original connection resources for the sessions at the first distributed EPC when the UE moves beyond the first distributed EPC to a second distributed EPC. The method then establishes a tunnel between the first PGW and a second PGW for the second distributed EPC. The tunnel utilizes the original IP resources and new connection resources at the second distributed EPC. The method then routes data from the tunnel, through the first PGW, and to the network.
US09271194B2	Method, device, and system for handover of user equipment group A method includes: determining, according to a measurement report of agent UE and a measurement report of UE in a UE group that are sent by the agent UE, whether the agent UE and the UE in the UE group need to be handed over; when the agent UE and at least one piece of UE in the UE group need to be handed over, sending a handover request message to a T-eNB; receiving a handover configuration message sent by the T-eNB and sending the handover configuration message to the agent UE; and receiving a context release message sent by the T-eNB, and releasing context resources of the agent UE and the to-be-handed-over UE.
US09271192B1	Rate adaptation in wireless systems Techniques and systems for rate adaption in wireless systems are disclosed. A disclosed technique includes generating confidence measures for a plurality of data rates based at least on a first indicator and a second indicator, the first indicator corresponding to packet loss associated with packets transmitted by a device at a first data rate that is selected from the plurality of data rates, and the second indicator corresponding to one or more signal quality values associated with one or more packets received by the device; selecting, from the plurality of data rates, a second data rate based at least on the confidence measures; and transmitting one or more additional packets at the second data rate.
US09271186B2	Throughput estimation device A throughput estimation device 500 includes a wireless link quality information acquisition portion 501 acquiring wireless link quality information denoting a quality of a wireless link established between a mobile station and a base station on a mobile communication network, and a throughput estimation portion 502 estimating a throughput which is the amount for the mobile station to receive per unit time a data sent by a transmitting device connected communicably with the mobile station via the wireless link, based on the acquired wireless link quality information.
US09271179B2	Customized coexistence management based on user behavior A method for customized coexistence management based on user behavior is disclosed. The method can include a wireless communication device determining a behavior pattern of a user of the wireless communication device; assigning a priority level to each of a first application and a second application based on the behavior pattern; using a first wireless communication interface to support data communication for the first application; using a second wireless communication interface to support data communication for the second application concurrent with data communication for the first application over the first wireless communication interface; and managing in-device coexistence of the first wireless communication interface and the second wireless communication interface during concurrent data communication for the first application and the second application based on the priority level assigned to the first application and the priority level assigned to the second application.
US09271177B2	Base station device and signal transmitting method thereof The present invention relates to a base station device and a signal transmitting method thereof. The base station device according to the present invention includes a digital signal processing device configured to separate transmission data into a first data area and a second data area, to verify whether first data detected from the first data area is pre-transmitted data, to compress any one of the first data and second data detected from the second data area based on a result of the verifying, and to transmit the compressed data via an interface, and a radio signal processing device configured to combine the first data and the second data and wirelessly transmit the transmission data when the second data is received from the digital signal processing device in a state in which the first data is received via the interface connected to the digital signal processing device and stored.
US09271174B2	Communication device performing measurements using assigned time slots A method for performing a measurement by a communication device including selecting at least one measurement type of a plurality of measurement types, wherein each measurement type is assigned to a time slot, wherein the at least one measurement type is selected for a time interval which is pre-defined as a transmission gap of a receiver of the communication device for carrying out measurements by the receiver corresponding to the time slot; and performing a measurement of the at least one measurement type during the time interval.
US09271169B2	Method of reporting link failure If a new link is established between a user equipment and a serving base station after a previous link failure, the user equipment is configured to report information associated with the previous link failure, including UE mobility information during the previous link, information related to transmitting/receiving the RRC connection reconfiguration, or information related to radio link failure. The serving base station is configured to perform mobility optimization in the minimization of drive test accordingly for improving handover success rate and overall network efficiency.
US09271168B2	Systems and/or methods for managing or improving interference between cells Systems and methods for managing and/or improving interference in cells may be provided. For example, in embodiments, a partial-band Almost Blank Subframe (PB-ABS) subframe and/or a spatial Almost Blank Subframe (SABS) may be provided and/or used for coordinating communication with in networks with smaller and larger cells (e.g. pico or macro cells). For example, a PB-ABS may provide a dimension (e.g. frequency) that may be used to define a region and/or particular resources (e.g. resource blocks) reserved for pico cell operations or transmissions and a region or other resources (e.g. not those reserved for pico cell operations) available for macro cell operations or transmissions. Additionally, based on beam parameters (e.g. associated with cell partitioning), SABS may offer an additional dimension (e.g. spatial) that may be used to prevent transmission in a particular spatial direction.
US09271162B2	Mobile communication method and mobile station A mobile communication method according to the present invention includes a step A of generating and storing, by a mobile station UE in a standby state, a MDT log including predetermined information in a period defined by a “Logged MDT measurement period”, a step B of generating and storing, by the mobile station UE, the MDT log when a standby cell is changed, and a step C of transmitting, by the mobile station UE, the stored MDT log to a radio base station eNB after the mobile station UE is changed to an active state.
US09271157B2	Method of and system for optimizing an empirical propagation prediction model in a mobile communications network A propagation prediction model having adjustable parameters is optimized in a mobile communications network, by subdividing a service area into a plurality of map tiles, predicting a tile reliability from the model for each map tile, averaging the predicted tile reliability from all the map tiles to obtain a predicted average service area reliability, measuring a service area reliability for all the map tiles to obtain a measured service area reliability, comparing the predicted average service area reliability with the predicted average service area reliability, and adjusting the parameters of the model when the measured service area reliability differs from the predicted average service area reliability by a predetermined amount.
US09271145B2	System and method for controlling, monitoring and recording of wireless communications in penal institutions A system for controlling, monitoring, and recording of wireless telecommunications services associated with penal institutions is provided comprising a portable electronic device and application executing on the device that present a listing of available call destinations based on receiving a first instruction from a first authorized party possessing the device. The application receives a second instruction comprising a choice of a first call destination from the listing. The application transmits a third instruction requesting connection with the destination and joins a second authorized party associated with the first call destination in a first voice session. The application joins the first authorized party to the first session. The application further joins the first party to a second voice session initiated by the second party based on determining that the second party initiated the second session from the first destination. The device originates and receives transmissions solely upon approval of the application.
US09271129B2	Mobile messaging hub enabling enterprise office telephone numbers A messaging hub provides communication services for user devices associated with an enterprise office telephone number. The messaging hub establishes a secure connection between the messaging hub local SMSC/MMSC and a data adapter of a unified communications service, provision the enterprise office telephone number for use in a global SMS/MMS network and delivers messages addressed to the enterprise office telephone number to selected user devices.
US09271128B2	Location, time, and context-based deferred notifications on a mobile device A method and system for a first user to provide a future notification (referred to as a deferred notification) on second user's mobile device based on the second user's location are disclosed.
US09271125B2	Method and terminal for processing short message Method and terminal for processing short message are provided, wherein the method includes: when a short message is received, an index identifier corresponding to the short message is created, and the index identifier is stored into a preset index file, and the short message is stored into a preset message file according to the index identifier. The method performs processes to short message in storage space of mobile terminal according to actual data length of short message, and stores as many short messages as possible in limited storage space.
US09271123B2	Wireless reliability architecture and methods using network coding Network-coding-enabled reliability architectures and techniques are provided that are capable of enhancing data transfer reliability and efficiency in next generation wireless networks. In some embodiments, the techniques and architectures utilize a flexible thread-based coding approach to implement network coding. The techniques and architectures may also, or alternatively, utilize systematic intra-session random linear network coding as a packet erasure code to support reliable data transfer.
US09271121B1	Associating requests for content with a confirmed location Methods, systems, and apparatus include computer programs encoded on a computer-readable storage medium, including a method for providing content. A first confirmation is received of a location associated with a user identifier. A confirmed location identifies a physical address of a user device associated with the user identifier. Subsequent to the first confirmation, location data associated with a user device associated with the user identifier is processed, including determining that the user device is near the confirmed location. A second confirmation confirms that sufficient occurrences have identified of a presence of a device associated with the user identifier near the confirmed location. Characteristics of an environment accessed by the user are determined and stored in association with the confirmed location. Requests are received from other users. Characteristics of a given request are compared with stored characteristics. When comparing indicates a match, the confirmed location is associated with the subsequent request.
US09271116B1	Location-based telephone calls over a wireless local area network (WLAN) A request to access a location-based service is received via a wireless access point (WAP). A WAP identifier associated with the WAP may be identified based on the request and a particular geographic location associated with the WAP may be determined based on the identifier. For example, a WAP information service (WIS) may store data associating geographic locations and WAP identifiers corresponding to a plurality of WAPs that include the WAP, and the particular geographic location may be determined by querying the WIS, based on the particular WAP identifier, to identify the particular geographic location. A communication may be established between the user device and location-based service based on the particular geographic location associated with the WAP.
US09271115B2	Method and system for providing a social music service using an LBS, and recording medium for recording a program for executing the method Provided are a method and system for providing a social music service using a location based service (LBS), and a recording medium in which a program for executing the method is recorded. The method includes: an uploading step of receiving data on a location at which music is to be posted and corresponding music data from a user terminal and then storing the data in a server; a tracking step of tracking the location of the user terminal using the LBS in the server and detecting whether or not the user terminal has come within a predetermined distance from the posting location; and a playing step of transmitting, from the server to the user terminal, music data matched with the corresponding location when the user terminal has come within the predetermined distance from the posting location.
US09271104B2	Method and apparatus for dynamic device pairing A communication system, method, and components are described. Specifically, a communication system that supports dynamic device pairing of communication devices is described. Such pairing is accomplished using a feature or pairing server, without requiring modification to associated communication endpoints. Moreover, sequenced applications can be applied for all communication endpoints when pairing is in effect.
US09271102B2	Multi-dimensional parametric audio system and method Systems and methods that use ultrasonic emitters for producing multi-dimensional parametric audio are provided. The systems and methods can be configured to determine HRTF filters for the left and right ears of a listener using an optical imaging system to scan a profile of a listener. Audio content may be encoded into a left and right channel for producing a three dimensional sound effect for the listener of the audio content by: processing the sound channel into left and right input channel signals; applying the HRTF filters and acoustic crosstalk cancellations filters to the left and right channel signals to generate output left and right channel signals; and modulating the left and right output channel signal frequencies onto an ultrasonic carrier.
US09271100B2	Sound field spatial stabilizer with spectral coherence compensation In a system and method for maintaining the spatial stability of a sound field a balance gain may be calculated for two or more microphone signals. The balance gain may be associated with a spatial image in the sound field. Signal values may be calculated for each of the microphone. The signal values may be signal estimates or signal gains calculated to improve a characteristic of the microphone signals. The differences between the signal values associated with each microphone signal may be limited although some difference between signal values may be allowable. One or more microphone signals are adjusted responsive to the two or more balance gains and the signal gains to maintain the spatial stability of the sound field. The adjustments of one or more microphone signals may include mixing of two or more microphone. The signal gains are applied to the two or more microphone signals.
US09271098B2	Audio speaker with externally reinforced passive radiator attachment A battery powered wireless audio speaker comprising a passive radiator is disclosed. The perimeter portion of the passive radiator is sandwiched between the speaker chassis and the retention gasket that resides between an external overlying perforated cover to firmly secure the passive radiator. The construction is capable of being well suited to enhance and improve integrity to the seal between the passive radiator and the speaker chassis in strenuous environment conditions such as when a speaker is submerged in water.
US09271096B2	Delay unit for a conference audio system, method for delaying audio input signals, computer program and conference audio system A delay unit (16) for a conference audio system (1) adapted to delay audio input signals for an adjustable time delay, thereby generating audio output signals, is proposed. The delay unit (16) comprising a circular buffer (17); a write pointer (W) to write a sample (S1) of a first input signal to the circular buffer (17) at a first write position; a read pointer (R) to read a sample from the circular buffer (17) at a first read position as a sample of a first output signal, whereby the distance between the first write position and the first read position determines a first time delay dold; a buffer control module adapted to move the write pointer W to a next position after writing and to move the read pointer (R) to a next position after reading; characterized in that the buffer control module is adapted to adjust a second time delay dnew by moving the write pointer (W) to a second write position, whereby the distance between the first read position and the second write position determines the second time delay dnew.
US09271095B2	Hearing aid device and a method of manufacturing a hearing aid device A hearing aid device and a method of manufacturing the hearing aid device provide a housing and a first conductive layer. The housing has a first non-conductive layer and a second non-conductive layer. The first conductive layer is disposed between the first non-conductive layer and the second non-conductive layer.
US09271085B2	Damper of a voice coil plate for a plate speaker The present invention relates to a plate speaker, and more particularly, to a guide damper intended for a plate speaker and made of a flexible synthetic resin material. The guide damper for a voice coil plate for a plate speaker includes: a coil plate bonding part made of a flexible synthetic resin material and having an integrated structure, wherein the coil plate bonding part has a groove in the lengthwise direction thereof such that the voice coil plate is seated on the central portion thereof; an outer frame having a closed loop shape and adhering to a base frame defining the outer shape of the plate speaker, wherein the outer frame defines the outer shape of the damper; and a damper bridge connecting each of the left and right sides of the coil plate bonding part to the outer frame, wherein the damper bridge provides damping between the coil plate bonding part and the outer frame.
US09271081B2	Method and device for enhanced sound field reproduction of spatially encoded audio input signals A method for sound field reproduction into a listening area of spatially encoded first audio input signals according to sound field description data using an ensemble of physical loudspeakers. The method includes computing reproduction subspace description data from loudspeaker positioning data describing the subspace in which virtual sources can be reproduced with the physically available setup. Then, second and third audio input signals with associated sound field description data, in which second audio input signals include spatial components of the first audio input signals located within the reproducible subspace and third audio input signals include spatial components of the first audio input signals located outside of the reproducible subspace. A spatial analysis is performed on second audio input signals to extract fourth audio input signals corresponding to localizable sources within the reproducible subspace with associated source positioning data. Components of second audio input signals after spatial analysis are merged with third audio input signals into fifth audio input signals with associated sound field description data for reproduction within the reproducible subspace. Loud-speaker alimentation signals are computed from fourth and fifth audio input signals.
US09271077B2	Method and system for directional enhancement of sound using small microphone arrays Herein provided is a method and system for directional enhancement of a microphone array comprising at least two microphones by analysis of the phase angle of the coherence between at least two microphones. The method can further include communicating directional data with the microphone signal to a secondary device, and adjusting at least one parameter of the device in view of the directional data. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US09271074B2	System and method for measuring sound A system and method for measuring sound is described. In one embodiment frequency-banded-noise samples, which collectively cover at least a portion of a spectrum, are sequentially generated at different points in time, and a baseline sound-pressure-level reading for each of the frequency banded noise samples is received. Using data received from a microphone, a sound pressure level reading is generated for each of the frequency banded noise samples. Calibration data is then produced for the microphone as a function of a difference between each of the baseline sound-pressure-level readings and a corresponding one of each of the generated sound pressure level readings for each of the frequency banded noise samples.
US09271070B2	Waterproof sound transmitting member A waterproof sound transmitting member according to the present invention includes: a waterproof sound transmitting membrane having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and a first adhesive sheet and a second adhesive sheet that are disposed on the first surface. When viewed in a direction perpendicular to the first surface, the first adhesive sheet has a closed frame shape, and the second adhesive sheet is disposed within the frame formed by the first adhesive sheet and is spaced from the first adhesive sheet. This waterproof sound transmitting member has a structure suitable for preventing deterioration in sound quality due to sagging of the waterproof sound transmitting membrane.
US09271060B2	Flat type speaker having vibration-lead plate attached on top of vibration plate A flat-type speaker includes a voice coil plate, a pair of magnetic bodies having a magnet and a yoke formed side by side, separated at a predetermined interval; the voice coil plate being in a space between the magnetic bodies, and having printed thereon a voice coil with a spiral pattern; a vibration-lead plate having physically separated first and second vibration-lead plates, each having +, − terminals formed on the front ends thereof, the first and the second vibration-lead plates each equipped with a coil plate spline, which adheres to the upper end of the voice coil plate, and at least one wing spline having one end thereof connected to the coil plate spline and the other end connected to the terminals; and a vibration plate, which vibrates from the vibration received from the voice coil plate, while being contacted to the upper end portion of the vibration-lead plate.
US09271058B2	Communications network A communications network wherein first and second optical signals can be launched into an optical fiber in respective first and second regions of a transmission window such that controllable filters can be used to selectively recover the first and second optical signals. This partitioning of the transmission window allows two incompatible optical signals to coexist in the same optical fiber.
US09271052B2	Grid encoded media asset data Metadata can identify temporal segments of content associated with a media asset and can identify asset data types. In response to a request for a particular asset, a central office may identify a data type and a temporal segment based on metadata associated with the request.
US09271050B2	Localization process system There is disclosed apparatuses and methods for a localized process system. The apparatuses and methods include a server for authenticating a user login for a localized process system; presenting a user with a project, comprising an asset, wherein the project is a movie, and wherein the asset is created for an original geographical territory; presenting a user with a display to order a localized version of the asset, wherein the localized version of the asset is a version of the asset that is customized for a second geographical territory that is different than the original geographical territory; receiving user input to create subtitles for the localized version of the asset, wherein the user selects himself to enter the subtitles; presenting the user with a display of a timed-text script that displays a time of the asset, and the dialogue of the asset.
US09271048B2	Systems and methods for immersive viewing experience Described herein are methods and systems that may help to provide selectable viewing options for a television program. An exemplary method involves: (i) receiving a television video transport stream comprising video content associated with a particular television program, wherein the television video transport stream comprises focal-point metadata regarding at least one focus point, wherein the at least one focus point corresponds to a sub-frame within at least one frame of the video content, (ii) receiving focal-point input data indicating a zoom request, (iii) processing video content in response to the focal-point input data, and (iv) generating a television video output signal comprising video content that is zoomed to the sub-frame, wherein the television video output signal is configured to be displayable on a graphic display.
US09271043B2	System and method of ad delivery A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a device having a controller programmed to store a subscriber selectable preference for advertisements used for selecting advertisements to send to a set top box and receive a signal from a broadcast stream indicating the location for insertion of an advertisement based on the subscriber selectable preference. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US09271036B1	Location-based movie identification systems and methods The illustrative embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for movie identification based on a location. In the embodiment, a method includes locating a mobile communication device associated with a user to form location data, accessing a location database to determine a geographic location of the mobile communication device based on the location data, and identifying a set of movies related to the geographic location by accessing a movie database. Each of the set of movies in the movie database is associated with one or more respective geographic locations. The method also includes presenting a set of movie results corresponding to the set of movies on a graphical user interface of the mobile communication device. In another embodiment, the method may also validate an object photographed by a camera of the mobile communication device, and use the recognized object to identify the set of movies.
US09271033B2	System and method for saving and recalling state data for media and home appliances A set of media playback and device settings data from each home appliance of a first set of home appliances is stored on a central server and/or sent to a remote control device upon initiation of a suspend command by a user. The stored media and devices states may be used at a later time to control the first set of home appliances, or a user may, after relocating to a second set of home appliances, initiate a resume state command whereupon media playback and device settings data from the central server and/or remote control device controls each home appliance in the second set of home appliances to bring about the same or substantially similar media and device states as in the first set of home appliances.
US09271017B2	Apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving broadcasting A broadcasting transmitting apparatus configures one broadcasting channel as at least two video streams, generates a program map table (PMT) representing configuration information of a stream included within the broadcasting channel, sets a program type provided through the corresponding broadcasting channel within the PMT, multiplexes the at least two video streams and signaling information, and transmits the multiplexed two video streams and signaling information through a broadcasting network.
US09271009B2	Image processing apparatus and image processing method A variable-length code stream is read out from a position designated as a start position of an encoded stream of a block of interest, and the readout stream is decoded. Upon completion of the decoding of the variable-length code stream of the block of interest, a data length of a semi-fixed-length data stream of the block of interest is calculated. A position the data length behind the start position of the semi-fixed-length data stream is designated as a start position of an encoded stream of a next block to be decoded after the block of interest, and decoding of a variable-length code stream of the next block is started.
US09271008B2	Video encoding apparatus and method, video encoding program, and storage medium which stores the program A video encoding apparatus and a corresponding method for applying orthogonal transformation to a prediction error signal between a video signal of an encoding target area and a predicted signal for the video signal, and quantizing an obtained orthogonal transformation coefficient by using a preset quantization step size so as to encode the coefficient. A prediction error power which is a power of the prediction error signal is computed. For input information such as the computed prediction error power, the preset quantization step size, and an upper limit of an amount of code generated for the encoding target area, it is determined whether or not an amount of code generated when performing quantization using the preset quantization step size exceeds the upper limit. An encoding process is changed based on a result of the determination.
US09271007B2	System and method for adaptively allocating resources in a transcoder An adaptive transcoder is provided that includes a shared memory containing a plurality of decoder buffers to store incoming data packets, a plurality of decoder instances to control a decoding process to generate image raw data based on the incoming data packets, and a plurality of encoder instances configured to control an encoding process to generate outgoing packets based on the image raw data; and a data processing element containing a plurality of processing cores, and a core controller. Each decoder instance is paired with an encoder instance; and each decoder buffer is associated with a decoder instance. Each decoder buffer includes a monitoring element to monitor a respective decoder buffer, and provide buffer data corresponding to the status of the decoder buffer. Each encoder instance is associated with a processing core; and the core controller uses the buffer data to associate each decoder instance with a processing core.
US09270994B2	Video encoder/decoder, method and computer program product that process tiles of video data A video decoder, method and computer program product allow for processing of a video frame encoded in rectangular tiles. An interface receives a bit stream in tile order within a video frame that was encoded into rectangular tiles. A processor decodes the video frame while respecting dependency breaks at tile boundaries; the rectangular tiles include an integer number of two-dimensional blocks of pixels. A tile shape is defined by N×M two-dimensional blocks of pixels, respective values of N and M need not be identical for each of the rectangular tiles, and information regarding tile shape for each tile being conveyed from an encoder to the decoder. The decoder determines N and M for each tile from the information, and tiles have dependency breaks therebetween.
US09270993B2	Video deblocking filter strength derivation Codecs may be modified to consider weighting and/or illumination compensation parameters when determining a deblocking filter strength that is to be applied. These parameters may be useful for recording illumination changes, such as fades, cross-fades, flashes, or light source changes, which allows these illumination changes to displayed during playback using the same reference frame data which different weighting and/or illumination compensation parameters applied. In different instances, the parameters may be considered when setting a deblocking filter strength to ensure that these effects are properly displaying during playback while minimizing the appearance of blocking artifacts.
US09270992B2	Image coding apparatus, image coding method and program, image decoding apparatus, and image decoding method and program An image coding method according to one aspect includes dividing an input image into processing target block(s), determining a mode of an intra-picture prediction of the processing target block in units of the divided processing target block(s), holding the prediction mode into a holding unit, estimating the intra prediction mode of the processing target block, comparing the result of the prediction mode determination and the result of the prediction mode estimation to determine whether they match each other, coding the result of the comparison, and further, when the result of the comparison indicates a mismatch, coding the result of the prediction mode determination. An intra prediction mode of one or more predetermined processing units surrounding the processing target block from the holding unit is acquired and compared, and the coding is controlled based on the result of the mode comparison.
US09270991B2	Inter-layer reference picture generation for HLS-only scalable video coding An apparatus for coding video information may include a memory unit configured to store video information associated with a picture and a processor in communication with the memory unit configured to resample video information of a reference picture to obtain a resampled picture having a plurality of slices and a different picture size than a picture to be encoded. Further, the processor may determine slice definitions for slices in the resampled picture. The slices of the resampled picture may correspond to slices of the reference picture. The processor may determine, based on the slice definitions, whether a slice of the resampled picture satisfies one or more slice definition rules. In response to determining that the slice of the resampled picture does not satisfy at least one slice definition rule, the processor can modify the slice definition for the slice so as to satisfy the slice definition rule.
US09270978B2	Method and device for 3-D display based on random constructive interference The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for 3-D display based on random constructive interference. It produces a number of discrete secondary light sources by using an amplitude-phase-modulator-array, which helps to create 3-D images by means of constructive interference. Next it employs a random-secondary-light-source-generator-array to shift the position of each secondary light source to a random place, eliminating multiple images due to high order diffraction. It could be constructed with low resolution liquid crystal screens to realize large size real-time color 3-D display, which could widely be applied to 3-D computer or TV screens, 3-D human-machine interaction, machine vision, and so on.
US09270974B2	Calibration between depth and color sensors for depth cameras A system described herein includes a receiver component that receives a first digital image from a color camera, wherein the first digital image comprises a planar object, and a second digital image from a depth sensor, wherein the second digital image comprises the planar object. The system also includes a calibrator component that jointly calibrates the color camera and the depth sensor based at least in part upon the first digital image and the second digital image.
US09270966B2	Storage medium storing information processing program, information processing device, information processing system, and panoramic video display method An example information processing device displays a partial area of a panoramic video on a display device. A display range of the panoramic video to be displayed on the display device is determined based on an input made on a predetermined input device. The information processing device accepts an input of additional information for the panoramic video being displayed on the display device. Moreover, input information is stored in a storage unit, the input information including the additional information and input range information with which it is possible to identify a display range when the additional information was accepted and/or a position within the display range. The information processing device outputs the additional information together with the panoramic video based on the input range information when the panoramic video is played with the additional information having been stored.
US09270962B2	Method of eliminating color cast of image in photographic device A method of eliminating a color cast of image in photographic device includes: obtaining a color cast image; determining a color temperature of the color cast image; analyzing a brightness ratio among a first primary color, a second primary color, and a third primary color of the color cast image; choosing one parameter group from a plurality of color cast calibration parameter groups according to the color temperature; calibrating the brightness ratio among the first primary color, the second primary color, and the third primary color of the color cast image via the chosen color cast calibration parameter group.
US09270960B1	System and method for green imbalance compensation in images A method and imaging device are provided. A pixel output signal is obtained for each green pixel in a group of pixels of an image. The group of pixels includes a plurality of pixel arrays, where each pixel array of the plurality of pixel arrays includes a first green pixel and a second green pixel. A green imbalance value is determined for the group of pixels based on the obtained pixel output signals. For each pixel array, a difference between the pixel output signal for the first green pixel and the pixel output signal for the second green pixel is calculated. An average of the calculated differences is determined. The pixel output signal of at least one of the green pixels in the group of pixels is adjusted based on the green imbalance value.
US09270959B2	Dynamic color shading correction Certain embodiments relate to systems and methods for dynamic color shading correction, which can estimate the color shading in a captured image on the fly. The color shading may be estimated from the scene statistics of the captured image, and the estimated shading may be used for color shading correction. The color shading estimation method may separate out the color shading component from the actual image content by its unique characteristic in the gradient domain.
US09270957B2	Video display device A video display device includes a laser beam source module including a laser beam source emitting a laser beam and a laser beam source drive unit supplying power to the laser beam source, and an image generation unit generating a desired display image from the laser beam. The laser beam source module includes a substrate having the placed laser beam source and improved thermal conductivity, a temperature measurement member measuring a temperature of the substrate, a temperature adjustment member contacting the substrate and adjusting the temperature of the substrate, a circuit substrate electrically connecting the temperature measurement member and the laser beam source. Moreover, the circuit substrate is disposed on a rear surface opposite to a placement surface on which the laser beam source is placed, the temperature measurement member is mounted on the circuit substrate, and a portion of the temperature measurement member is connected to the substrate.
US09270950B2	Identifying a locale for controlling capture of data by a digital life recorder based on location The illustrative embodiments described herein provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product controlling a capture of data. In one embodiment, the process identifies a location from locale identifier data to form an identified location in response to receiving the locale identifier data. The locale identifier data is associated with a location of the digital life recorder. In addition, the identified location is associated with a set of usage policies. The process then determines whether the set of usage policies restricts the capture of data by the digital life recorder at the identified location or whether the set of usage policies restricts playback of the data by a playback system. Thereafter, the process disables a set of sensors while the digital life recorder is in the presence of the locale identifier in response to determining that the set of usage policies restricts the capture of data.
US09270947B2	Terminal device, server, data processing system, data processing method, and program A terminal device, which includes an encrypting section encrypting input data in a fully homomorphic encryption scheme to generate encrypted data. The terminal device includes an encrypted data transmission section transmitting the encrypted data generated by the encrypting section to a server. The terminal device includes an encrypted data reception section receiving the encrypted data on which the server implements a predetermined process and a decrypting section decrypting the encrypted data on which the predetermined process is implemented.
US09270940B1	Remote object sensing in video A method comprises obtaining an input comprising audio and visual data for display on a first device, receiving data associated with one or more sensory properties of one or more objects in the input, and reconstructing the one or more sensory properties at the first device based on the data received.
US09270934B2	3D video communication apparatus and method for video processing of 3D video communication apparatus A video communication method includes: acquiring a plurality of 2D images corresponding to a talker using a 3D camera; adjusting a point of convergence of the plurality of 2D images using a feature point of the talker; detecting an object located between the talker and the 3D camera using the acquired plurality of 2D images; scaling an original sense of depth of the detected object to a new sense of depth; and generating a 3D talker image including the object with the new sense of depth and transmitting the 3D talker image to a 3D video communication apparatus of a listener.
US09270933B1	System and method for face-to-face video communication The present invention relates to a system for video communication comprising a display having a reflective surface facing to a local user and a video camera mounted on a supporting structure and aimed toward the display; wherein said display displays dark screen images periodically; said camera captures of the local user's image reflected off from the surface during the dark screen image period. The captured reflective images of the local user are used to form a video stream for a remote user to view.
US09270930B2	Image system An image system includes image signal generating apparatuses; display apparatuses; and intervention apparatuses. The intervention apparatuses are interconnected between the image signal generating apparatuses and the display apparatuses, convert the image signals from the image signal generating apparatuses to image signals of a first format, add identification information regarding the image signal generating apparatuses to the image signals of the first format, and output the image signals of the first format and the identification information, respectively.
US09270921B2	Method of controlling display characteristic and display apparatus using the same A display characteristic control method provides an on-screen display (OSD) of display characteristics values automatically controlled according to ambient illuminance levels, to enable user recognition and confirmation of current values. A display apparatus adopting the method includes a display module for displaying a video signal; an illuminance sensor for detecting a level of ambient illuminance; a system controller for adjusting, based on the detected ambient illuminance, at least one display characteristic of the display module and for generating a set of control values corresponding to the adjusted at least one display characteristic; a display characteristic controller for controlling the display module using the adjusted at least one display characteristic; and an OSD generator for generating OSD data for display on a display screen together with the video signal, the displayed OSD data corresponding to the display characteristic control values of the adjusted at least one display characteristic.
US09270917B2	Apparatus and method for controlling home network devices An apparatus and method for controlling home network devices is provided. The apparatus includes a display unit that displays a list of items corresponding to a plurality controlled devices arranged in a predetermined space, a receiving unit that receives a first image containing the controlled devices, the list, and information on light reflected from a controlled device of the controlled devices and the device list, and a control unit that maps the controlled devices and the items in the list according to the light information detected from the received image.
US09270913B2	Photoelectric conversion apparatus and imaging system The present disclosure relate to photoelectric conversion apparatus and imaging system. The photoelectric conversion apparatus has a plurality of pixels arranged in rows and columns, and each configured to generate a signal by photoelectric conversion, a plurality of holding capacitors arranged correspondingly to the respective columns of the plurality of pixels, and configured to hold signals based on the pixels, a first output line, a second output line, a first switch arranged between the holding capacitor and the first output line, a second switch arranged between the holding capacitor and the second output line, and a column selecting line configured to control the second switch, wherein a wiring structure of a portion at which the column selecting line intersects the first output line is different from a wiring structure of a portion at which the column selecting line intersects the second output line.
US09270897B2	Apparatus, method, and program for processing image An image processing apparatus includes a correction parameter calculation unit for calculating a motion blur correction parameter for motion blur correction on the basis of motion information indicating a motion of an image between unit images, the unit images forming image data, and shutter speed information obtained at the image capturing of the image data, and a motion blur correction processing unit for correcting a motion blur quantity contained in the image data by performing at least a process of reducing a motion blur in accordance with the motion blur correction parameter.
US09270893B2	Monitoring method and camera A monitoring camera arranged to monitor a scene and a method of controlling camera settings for a monitoring camera arranged to monitor a scene wherein images are captured of different parts of the scene by altering a field of view of the camera, wherein data defining a camera settings control area within the scene is accessed, and it is determined if there is an overlapping region between a current field of view of the camera and the camera settings control area, and if there is an overlapping region, camera settings are controlled based on the overlapping region.
US09270879B2	Imaging sensor capable of phase difference focus detection An imaging device capable of phase difference focus detection is described. The imaging device includes a plurality of pixels that are 2-dimensionally arranged and which receive image light. At least one pixel of the plurality of pixels comprises: a micro lens; a plurality of photoelectric conversion units, which are biased around an optical axis of the micro lens; and a control unit, which limits generation of electrons photoelectrically converted at at least one photoelectric conversion unit of the plurality of photoelectric conversion units.
US09270877B2	Method and system for generation of images based on biorhythms Certain embodiments of the invention may include apparatus, systems, and methods for exchanging pictures, images, audio files, and videos over social networks. Said communications comprise transcribed media such as voice recordings, photographs, digitally manipulated images, or videos. A method is described wherein a predictive analytics engine using pre-determined biorhythm criterion, such as heart rate, inferred from historical data, determines the appropriate time to capture images and when to transmit them to social networks, and which networks to transmit the media to as well as which users to authorize to view the content.
US09270870B2	Motion estimation with variable spatial resolution A motion estimator has a spatial sub-sampler to receive input images; at least one motion estimator determining motion vectors between input images and sub-sampled motion vectors between sub-sampled images; an up-sampler for up-sampling the sub-sampled motion vectors; and a selector for providing a motion vector output by selecting between the motion vectors and the (up-sampled) sub-sampled motion vectors, according to motion vector confidence.
US09270869B1	Video processing apparatus According to one embodiment, a video processing apparatus includes a video data output device which outputs a data packet signal obtained by packetizing a data enable signal and a synchronization packet signal obtained by packetizing a synchronization signal, a transmission device which transmits the data packet signal and the synchronization packet signal, the data packet signal being delayed by a first delay amount and the synchronization packet signal being delayed by a second delay amount, and a timing controller which generates the data enable signal and the synchronization signal so as to set a pulse of the synchronization signal within a blanking period of the data enable signal based on the data packet signal and the synchronization packet signal.
US09270865B2	Recording device and recording control method, reproduction device and reproduction control method, output device and output control method, and programs A recording device includes a color gamut conversion control unit, a color gamut conversion unit, and a recording unit. The color gamut conversion control unit controls a method of converting the color gamut of content data, on the basis of a user-specified condition specified by a user. The color gamut conversion unit converts the color gamut of the content data in accordance with the control of the color gamut conversion control unit. The recording unit records, on a recording medium, the content data, the color gamut of which has been converted by the color gamut conversion unit in accordance with the control of the color gamut conversion control unit, or the content data, the color gamut of which has not been converted by the color gamut conversion unit in accordance with the control of the color gamut conversion control unit.
US09270863B2	Image scanning apparatus A controller is configured to set a reference gradation value when a gray reference member is illuminated. When the number of pixels, of which the gradation values is equal to or greater than the reference gradation value, is a target number of pixels, both are stored in association with each other. A correction target number which is a minimum target number of pixels from among a plurality of target numbers of pixels respectively providing differences, which is less than a predetermined value, between the reference gradation values stored in association with an M-th target number and an (M+1)-th target number. The controller further determines an anomaly pixel number which is the number of anomaly pixels having gradation values which are equal to or greater than a base gradation value. The gradation values of the determined number of anomaly pixels are corrected.
US09270859B2	Utilizing data reduction in steganographic and cryptographic systems The present invention relates to methods for protecting a data signal using the following techniques: applying a data reduction technique to reduce the data signal into a reduced data signal; subtracting the reduced data signal from the data signal to produce a remainder signal; embedding a first watermark into the reduced data signal to produce a watermarked, reduced data signal; and adding the watermarked, reduced data signal to the remainder signal to produce an output signal. A second watermark may be embedded into the remainder signal before the final addition step. Further, cryptographic techniques may be used to encrypt the reduced data signals and to encrypt the remainder signals before the final addition step.
US09270856B2	Image reading apparatus and image forming apparatus including the same Provided is an image reading apparatus, including: a placing member on which an original is to be placed; a reading section arranged so as to be opposed to the original across the placing member and reading an image of the original placed on the placing member; a casing which supports an outer peripheral edge portion of the placing member; and a support member supporting a portion other than the outer peripheral edge portion of the placing member, the support member including an abutment portion abutting against the casing, the support member being capable of supporting the placing member under a state in which the abutment portion abuts against the casing.
US09270850B2	Method for detecting and transmitting process-control data before and/or during a printing operation for the production of printed products in a printing press With a method for transmitting process-control data before and/or during a printing process for the production of printed products in a printing press, the data are detected at least with the aid of at least one print mark that is effectively connected to a printed product. The data obtained from the print mark are transmitted and/or transferred to at least one processing unit that is arranged downstream of the printing operation. Within the printing process, the data obtained from the print mark are subjected continuously to at least one redundant check in at least one downstream-arranged processing unit, with respect to the data determined during the integral printing process and/or with respect to a further processing location for the printed products which is specified ahead of time.
US09270847B2	System and method for sharing photographic content A method and system for sharing photographic content, the method comprising generating social media content for a photograph feed associated with a photograph that is shared on a social network, the photograph located at a first location and including scannable code, receiving activity information associated with the photograph from one or more client devices, the activity information including scanning of the scannable code and geographical data of the one or more client devices, and determining movements of the photograph from the first location based on the geographical data. The method further comprises updating the social media content with geographical locations and distances traveled from the first location based on the activity information and the determined movements.
US09270840B2	Site image capture and marketing system and associated methods The present invention in one aspect is directed to systems and methods for capturing a digital image, and preferably a collection of digital images, of a customer in a defined location, such as a museum, a garden, a zoo, a religious institution, a theme park, or any such site known in the art, or in a defined time period, such as a vacation. The systems and methods provide a customer with a customized pictorial souvenir, physical and/or electronic, of a visit or vacation. The souvenir can include other elements, such as “stock” images, alone or having had an image of the customer digitally inserted thereinto, and informational material. Embodiments are also provided that employ devices such as “smart,” interactive devices and read only or read/write devices.
US09270837B1	System for calibrating a stationary image capture module of an optical scanner A system for calibrating a scan module of an automatic document feed (ADF) scanner. The system includes a rotatable frame disposed on a position opposite to an imaging surface of the ADF scanner. An image backer and a calibration surface portion formed along longitudinal portions of the frame extend substantially parallel to the imaging surface. The image backer and calibration surface portion have top surfaces of different reflectivity that respectively does not contact and contacts the imaging surface when the frame is rotated to position the image backer and the calibration surface portion in a field of view of the scan module. A drive mechanism coupled to the frame is controlled by a controller to rotate the frame and selectively position within the field of view of the image capture module the image backer during a scanning operation and the calibration surface portion during a calibration operation.
US09270830B2	Echo canceller for VOIP networks An echo canceller in an IP network includes an adaptive filter that models the echo path between a receiving output port of the echo canceller and a sending input port. The adaptive filter filters a receiving input signal to generate an estimate of an echo signal. The estimate of the echo signal is subtracted from a sending input signal to cancel the echo in the sending input signal and to generate a sending output signal. A packet loss detection circuit detects when packet loss occurs in the echo path. Responsive to detection of packet loss in the echo path, the echo canceller applies packet loss concealment to either the sending output signal or the receiving input signal.
US09270810B2	Methods and systems for providing efficient telecommunications services Methods and systems for more efficiently providing telecommunications services are provided. A menu of options may be presented to a user upon detecting that the user has attempted to connect a call to a recipient. If the user selects an option before a predetermined amount of time has elapsed, the actions associated with that option may be performed instead of setting up a call between the user and the recipient. If the predetermined amount of time elapses without the user making a selection of an option or if the user has explicitly indicated a desire to establish the call, the call may be established.
US09270805B2	Mobile terminal and controlling method thereof A mobile terminal, including a touchscreen, a wireless communication unit, and a controller, displays an analog watch type interface including a hand that is rotatable in response to user input; receives first information from an external terminal when a preset condition is met, wherein the received first information is related to at least one process previously executed in the external terminal; displays second information associated with a specific one of the at least one previously executed process in response to a touch input causing rotation of the hand on the touchscreen, the displayed second information corresponding to a rotation angle of the rotated hand; and transmits third information related to the second information to the external terminal in response to selection of the displayed second information such that the specific one of the at least one previously executed process is paged in the external terminal.
US09270802B2	Electronic device and information processing method An electronic device and an information processing method are described. The device includes a first body, a first rotary structure connected to the first body, a support member comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the first rotary structure, a second rotary structure connected to the second end, and a second body connected to the second rotary structure. When it is detected that the first body and the first rotary structure are separated and/or the second body and the second rotary structure are separated, switching the electronic device to the first operation mode; and when it is detected that the first body and the first rotary structure are connected and the second body and the second rotary structure are connected, switching the electronic device to the second operation mode.
US09270798B2	Ring-tone detection in a VoIP call Alerting a calling party in a Voice over IP (VoIP) setting that a called party might not be able to hear ring tones. In response to a call arriving on an IP connection, the audible level of ring-tones that are generated by a microphone associated with a VoIP computer application is sampled, and responsive to the audible level of ring-tones being below a minimum threshold, a message is transmitting to the calling party via any available connection that the called party might be unable to hear the ring-tones.
US09270795B2	Communication antenna unit and mobile terminal apparatus In a communication antenna unit which is stored inside a casing, a flexible circuit board is supported by a support member in a bent state. A first antenna conductor pattern which configures a first communication antenna and a human body sensor are substantially formed on a flat plane section of the flexible circuit board adjacent to a curved section of the flexible circuit board. A second antenna conductor pattern which configures a second communication antenna is substantially formed on the curved section. The first antenna conductor pattern and the second antenna conductor pattern are connected to each other through an inductor coil which configures a resonant circuit portion.
US09270790B2	Method and system for data demultiplexing A method and system for demultiplexing packets of a message is provided. The demultiplexing system receives packets of a message, identifies a sequence of message handlers for processing the message, identifies state information associated with the message for each message handler, and invokes the message handlers passing the message and the associated state information. The system identifies the message handlers based on the initial data type of the message and a target data type. The identified message handlers effect the conversion of the data to the target data type through various intermediate data types.
US09270784B2	Peer-to-peer communications A peer-to-peer (p2p) communication system is provided. One or both of audio and video can be transferred among a number of user terminals in the p2p system. The user terminals include at least one master terminal. The master terminal is identified, based on a determined topology, using obtained information provided in a data parameters table. Each user terminal includes a control for processing video and/or audio that is sent and/or received by the user terminal. The master terminal control can process the same video and/or audio and generate different video and/or audio data to be provided to different user terminals. Such different video data is a function of the communication paths between the master terminal and the different user terminals. Such different audio data can be a function of virtual relative positions associated with the user terminals. Audio volumes can also be separately controlled by each user terminal. Video and/or audio can be transferred in an aggregate manner, such as when the master terminal sends audio originating from a number of user terminals to another user terminal. This p2p system can be utilized with online game playing.
US09270782B2	System and method for managing network communications between server plug-ins and clients A communication protocol and system is disclosed for network communications between a data service residing on a client that provides network communications between one or more mobile applications on a mobile computing device and a network based on a process number. The shared data service communicates with a data service plug-in on the server side associated with the process number, in order to handle requests from the mobile applications that access a plug-in associated with the process number through the data service. The communication connection between the mobile application and the data plug may be managed by a set of rules defined for that network communication.
US09270780B2	Apparatus, system and method for providing latent triggers for celebrating past and recurring events An apparatus, system and method of providing a latent celebration of memorable events, or a recurring celebration of an event in a timely manner, which allows for a determination of a latency or recurring period, whereupon remembrances, such as photos, may be shared amongst the celebrants.
US09270779B2	Display service method, network device capable of performing the method, and storage medium storing the method Provided are a display service method for automatically displaying the same screen image on a plurality of network devices at the same time based on pre-set schedule information in a network based on a plurality of network devices, a network device capable of performing the method, and a storage medium thereof. The method includes capturing a screen image of a first network device based on pre-set schedule information, and transmitting the captured screen image to at least one second network device. Accordingly, screen images displayed on a network device can be displayed on different network devices regardless of a format of the screen images.
US09270773B2	Method and electronic device for receiving, viewing and forwarding information published on network A method and electronic device for receiving, viewing, and forwarding information published on the network enables a user to view in real time information update content on a network information platform without having to log on the network information platform. The method of receiving information published on the network includes, according to a previous subscription of a second electronic device, receiving information related to content update sent by a first electronic device and when a network information platform on the first electronic device updates content; saving the information related to content update in a first part of a contact object record that is located in a contact list saved by the second electronic device, and there being saved in a second part of the contact object record contact object information of the contact object record, the network information platform corresponding to the contact object record through the contact object information.
US09270767B2	Method and system for discovery of user unknown interests based on supplemental content The present teaching relates to discovery of user unknown interests. In one example, information related to a user is retrieved from a user profile. The information indicates one or more known interests of the user. At least one known interest of the user is identified based on the information. One or more supplemental interests with respect to each identified at least one known interest of the user are identified. The one or more supplemental interests do not overlap with the one or more known interests of the user. Supplemental content associated with the one or more supplemental interests are identified. Each piece of content in the supplemental content is ranked. At least one piece of content in the supplemental content is selected based on the ranking. The selected at least one piece of supplemental content is used to discover unknown interest of the user.
US09270764B2	Methods for transmitting multimedia files and advertisements In one implementation a process is provided that upon a server determining that the playing of all or part of an obligatory advertising portion is attempting to be avoided by a multimedia player, the server sends to the multimedia player a message with data storage medium control information for the purpose of inhibiting advertising-sponsored content stored in a data storage medium from being played by multimedia player.
US09270761B1	Device control profile for a fabric network Methods and systems for controlling a remote device that includes receiving, at an assisting device, a remote passive rendezvous request from a commissioning device. The commissioning device manages access to a fabric on which the assisting device resides, and the assisting device is configured to assist a joining device in joining the network. Moreover, the assisting device passively waits to rendezvous with the joining device remotely through its network interface. The remote passive rendezvous request includes a rendezvous timeout field that indicates how long a remote passive rendezvous attempt may remain open before the assisting device is to close the attempt. Furthermore, the remote passive rendezvous request includes a filter address that indicates a device to which device is to serve as the joining device.
US09270749B2	Leveraging social media to assist in troubleshooting Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for leveraging social media to assist in troubleshooting are provided herein. A method includes extracting user-generated information pertaining to multiple failure scenarios from at least one social media data source; determining one or more causality relationships between a set of log entries associated with the multiple failure scenarios and the extracted user-generated information; identifying a similarity between the one or more determined causality relationships and information contained within a user query; and providing guidance to the user regarding resolving and/or obviating a failure associated with the user query based on said identified similarity.
US09270748B2	Method for content delivery involving a policy database The present invention comprises a content delivery system for delivering content to clients. The content delivery system comprises at least one mobile object adapted to be executed on the content delivery system and on other content delivery systems or multimedia devices adapted for mobile objects. Each mobile object comprises a media file and is further adapted to determine the capabilities of the other content delivery systems or multimedia devices and to monitor data related to the clients' access of the media file. The content delivery system also comprises a transcoder unit for transcoding the media file to another media file prior sending it to the other content delivery system or multimedia device. The invention solves problems that can arise when sending large media files to content delivery systems or multimedia devices having limited capabilities.
US09270745B2	Method and system for client-side scaling of web server farm architectures in a cloud data center A novel web server farm architecture is provided that combines various cloud components and innovatively maximizes their strengths to achieve a scalable, adaptable, load balanced computing architecture. In one embodiment, this architecture includes a storage host for static content hosting, a cluster of virtual machines (operating as web servers) for dynamic content hosting, and a dedicated application engine for monitoring the load of the virtual machines. A browser or end-application user of a web application is first routed to a static anchor page hosted on the storage host. The browser is subsequently presented with a list of virtual machines and data corresponding to their respective current loads. To access dynamic content, the browser is able to select from the virtual machines based in large part on the reported current loads of the virtual machines. Once a virtual machine is selected, the browser may communicate directly with the selected web server.
US09270742B2	Computer system and control method of computer system A computer system includes a plurality of processing computers which switches an execution time of a main function processing and a management function processing in a given time, and a management computer which has a schedule table showing a schedule in which each processing computer may execute the management function processing, and which is capable of instructing the execution of the management function processing to each processing computer, wherein the processing computer notifies a start time an end time of the management function processing to the management computer before starting the management function processing, and the management computer updates the schedule table with the notification, an decides the processing computer that may execute the management function processing, by referring to the schedule table, upon instructing the management function processing to the processing computer.
US09270740B2	Cross device visitor correlation In embodiments of cross device visitor correlation, application data is generated by an application executing on a computing device, and a visitor identifier is included in the application data. The visitor identifier is associated with the computing device for a user who is not identified at the computing device from a user-provided log-in credential or email address. The application data can be communicated to a cloud data storage that maintains the application data to update instances of the application on one or more additional computing devices when the application data is requested. An additional computing device can receive the application data along with the visitor identifier, and then return the visitor identifier back to the cloud storage along with updated application data. A user of the computing device and the additional computing device is correlated as the same visitor by a visitor profile server based on the visitor identifier.
US09270732B2	System and method for automatically uploading updates The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a user of an electronic device with an Automatic Upgrade Functionality (AUF), the ability to automatically upgrade software installations with a configurable amount of user interaction and interruption.
US09270731B2	Topic-based messaging using consumer address and pool In a multicast publisher-subscriber environment, a configurator machine manages a consumer pool of multiple receiver machines. The consumer pool is dedicated to a topic. Each receiver machine has a unique consumer address within the consumer pool allocated by the configurator machine. The configurator machine receives registration data from a receiver machine to be added to the consumer pool and provides a consumer address to the receiver machine. The receiver machine transmits a multicast communication to advertise its availability to receive messages on the topic. The multicast communication includes the consumer address. A transmitter machine may publish a message on the topic. The message may be a multicast communication directed to any receiver machine in to the consumer pool, or the message may be a point-to-point communication directed to the receiver machine with the consumer address.
US09270725B2	Method and apparatus for capacity dimensioning in a communication network A method, computer readable medium and apparatus for calculating a capacity for high speed packet access data in a link in a communications network are disclosed. For example, the method initializes parameters associated with streaming data, long elastic data and short elastic data, determines, via a processor, a capacity value such that a quality of service metric is met for the streaming data, the long elastic data and the short elastic data and provisions the link with the capacity value if the quality of service metric is met.
US09270709B2	Integrated signaling between mobile data networks and enterprise networks A method is provided in one example and includes receiving a request from a first network element associated with a first network for establishing a first communication session between the first network element to a first user device associated with a second network. The request includes a first user identifier used to identify a first user associated with the first user device within the first network. The method further includes translating the first user identifier to a second user identifier in which the second user identifier is used to identify the first user within the second network. The method still further includes sending a first query including the second user identifier to a second network element, and receiving a first response message including quality of service information indicated by a policy associated with the second user identifier.
US09270706B2	Method and arrangement for managing security reconfiguration in a cellular communication system Methods are discussed of managing security reconfiguration and cell update procedures in a user equipment and in a node in a cellular communication system and a user equipment and a node in the cellular communication system. Methods in the user equipment may include detecting a cell update trigger event, and aborting any ongoing security reconfiguration procedure in the user equipment in response to the detected cell update trigger event. Subsequently, a security status indication in response to the aborted security reconfiguration may be provided, and a cell update message and the provided security status indication may be jointly transmitted to a node.
US09270697B2	Hardware-assisted integrity monitor A hardware-assisted integrity monitor may include one or more target machines and/or monitor machines. A target machine may include one or more processors, which may include one or more system management modes (SMM). A SMM may include one or more register checking modules, which may be configured to determine one or more current CPU register states. A SMM may include one or more acquiring modules, which may be configured to determine one or more current memory states. A SMM may include one or more network modules, which may be configured to direct one or more communications, for example of one or more current CPU register states and/or current memory states, to a monitor machine. A monitor machine may include one or more network modules and/or analysis modules. An analysis module may be configured to determine memory state differences and/or determine CPU register states differences.
US09270692B2	Method and apparatus for setting secure connection in wireless communications system A method of setting a secure connection in a wireless communications system is disclosed. The method comprises setting a protocol information to a terminal; and checking a packet received in the terminal according to the protocol information; wherein the packet comprises a protocol type, a source port, and a destination port.
US09270691B2	Web based remote malware detection A method for detecting HTML-modifying malware present in a computer includes providing a server which serves a web page (HTML) to a browser. A determination is made whether a modified string exists in the page received by the browser and if a modifying element is found, determining the malware is present in the computer.
US09270690B2	Network protection system and method Systems and methods for protecting at least one client from becoming part of at least one botnet. The system may comprise virtual machines deliberately infected with malicious content and operable to record botnet communications to and from criminal servers. The virtual machines are in communication with a processing unit configured to index data collected. Data related to the prevalence of cyber threats may be presented to users in response to queries.
US09270675B2	Information processing device and method Access restriction is performed on access to a page on which information is posted from a terminal of a subject. It is determined whether positions of terminals used by the subject and a manager, who is associated with the subject in advance, accord with each other. A relaxation operation is received from the terminal of the manager, when it is determined that the positions accord with each other. The access restriction by a restriction unit is relaxed, when the relaxation operation is received. A characteristic word of the page accessed by the terminal of the subject for which the access restriction is relaxed is acquired. The acquired characteristic word is transmitted to the terminal of the manager to display the characteristic word. A recovery operation is received from the terminal of the manager. The access restriction performed by the restriction unit is recovered, when the recovery operation is received.
US09270674B2	Validating the identity of a mobile application for mobile application management A method of managing access to enterprise resources is provided. An access manager may operate at a mobile device to validate a mobile application installed at that mobile device. If the access manager does not successfully validate the mobile application, the access manager may prevent the mobile application from accessing computing resource. If the access manager does successfully validate the mobile application, then the access manager may identify the mobile application as a trusted mobile application. The access manager may thus permit the trusted mobile application to access the computing resource.
US09270670B1	Systems and methods for providing a covert password manager The present invention relates to an application that is configured to provide secure access to confidential information. To protect the confidential information, the application may include functions that utilize a decoy application to disguise the functionality of the application. A unique sequence of inputs received through an interface associated with the decoy application may permit a user to access the confidential information. An authorized user that has been provided access to the confidential information may access configuration interfaces that permit the user to define the inputs that will serve as login credentials and to customize the appearance and functionality of the decoy application.
US09270668B2	Method and apparatus for verifying anti-counterfeiting information A method and apparatus for verifying anti-counterfeiting information are provided so as to improve an anti-counterfeiting effect, to lower an anti-counterfeiting cost, to extend the scope of population to which anti-counterfeiting effect is applicable and to guarantee the stability of anti-counterfeiting means. The method includes: a terminal obtains and parses encrypted address information of an object; the terminal connects to a network address corresponding to the parsed encrypted address information; the terminal determines that the encrypted address information is valid upon successful connection and sending verification information of the object to the network address corresponding to the encrypted address information; and the terminal receives feedback information about whether the verification information is valid.
US09270667B2	Utilizing X.509 authentication for single sign-on between disparate servers An authentication scheme may be utilized for a single sign-on operation between servers. One or more servers receive a data request directed to a disparate server. A root certificate (e.g., an X.509 root certificate) is loaded for accessing the disparate server. A user certificate is dynamically generated for identifying a logged-in user. The user certificate is signed with the root certificate and sent to the disparate server for binding with the data request. The data request is sent to the disparate server for authentication using the user certificate. The disparate server accesses a mapping table to map a subject name in the user certificate. When an entry for the logged-in user is found in the mapping table, data operations are enabled between the servers. An open web protocol response containing the requested data is then received from the disparate server.
US09270657B2	Activation and monetization of features built into storage subsystems using a trusted connect service back end infrastructure Embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods to enable a value-added storage service of a storage system coupled to a client are described. In some embodiments, a system establishes a secure root of trust for the client. In addition, the system establishes a secure tunnel between an application of the client and a storage system of the client. Furthermore, the system securely downloads a license for the value-added storage service to the storage system and provides the license from the storage system to an application via the secure tunnel.
US09270653B2	Carrier network security interface for fielded devices The disclosed subject matter provides carrier-side security services for fielded devices. In contrast to conventional authentication systems for fielded devices, wherein an end-to-end communications pathway is typically established for authentication of a fielded device by a back-end service provider, authentication and security services can be moved into the carrier network. A security service monitor component can be at the carrier network and can authenticate field components without establishing a communications pathway to the back-end service provider. Further, security service monitor component can provide security services for communications with an authenticated field component. In an aspect, this can allow for centralization of security elements from the periphery of back-end service providers into the carrier network. In a further aspect, security service monitor component can host a security services platform for back-end service providers.
US09270649B1	Secure software authenticator data transfer between processing devices A method comprises establishing a network connection between the first processing device and the second processing device for transfer of data associated with a software authenticator from the first processing device to the second processing device, encrypting the software authenticator data with encryption that is separate from encryption used for the network connection, and transferring the encrypted software authenticator data from the first processing device to the second processing device. Another method comprises establishing the network connection between the first processing device and the second processing device for transfer of the software authenticator data, receiving encrypted data from the first processing device, wherein the encrypted data has encryption that is separate from encryption used for the network connection, decrypting the encrypted data to obtain data associated with a software authenticator and importing the software authenticator data into a software authenticator stored in a memory of the second processing device.
US09270643B2	State-transition based network intrusion detection A network intrusion detection unit (NIDU) identifies a protocol used to transmit a packet and the flow to which the packet belongs. The NIDU determines whether a rules table exists for the protocol, and determines, if the rules table exists, whether a state table includes a matching flow entry corresponding to the flow. If the state table includes the matching flow entry, the NIDU determines whether a state of the flow will transition from a current state indicated in the matching flow entry to a valid destination state indicated in a state-transition rule in the rules table. If the state of the flow will not transition to a valid destination state, the NIDU discards the packet.
US09270640B2	Communication device, control method for communication device, and storage medium [Object] To enable a device that is a target for denial of communication to be shared over a network.[Solution] A communication device registers identifying information of a denial target device that is present in a first network and that is a target for denial of communication and notifies another device of the registered identifying information of the denial target device. The communication device constructs a second network different from the first network with the other device.
US09270638B2	Managing address validation states in switches snooping IPv6 In one embodiment, a particular device (e.g., switch) receives a neighbor discovery (ND) message from a non-trusted non-switch device, the ND message having an associated address, and creates a corresponding binding entry for the address in a temporary tentative state without forwarding the ND message. In addition, the switch then generates and forwards a first duplicate address detection (DAD) message on behalf of the non-trusted non-switch device. In response to receiving a second DAD message from a non-owner device, the switch may either drop the second DAD message when a corresponding second address of the second DAD message is stored as a tentative-state entry, or else forward the second DAD message to a corresponding owner device of the second address for neighbor advertisement (NA) defense when the second address is not stored as a tentative-state entry.
US09270631B2	Communicating via a virtual community using outside contact information A device is provided that creates an account for a first member of a virtual community. The account includes a contact identifier used for communicating with the first member outside of the virtual community. The device receives a message via the virtual community from a second member of the virtual community. A recipient of the message being selected by the second member using outside contact information for a contact, and the outside contact information corresponding to contact information used to communicate with the contact outside of the virtual community. Additionally, the device identifies the first member of the virtual community as the recipient of the message based on the contact identifier included in the account and the outside contact information indicated by the message. Furthermore, the device transmits the message to the first member via the virtual community.
US09270614B1	Quality of service for SIP-based data A method and system for providing Quality of Service (QoS) for Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based signaling and traffic are disclosed. The method can facilitate the management of Quality of Service in a Session Initiation Protocol-based communication on a cable network by using a built-in Dynamic Service feature to set up, enforce, modify, and tear down Quality of Service enabled service flows for SIP-based signaling and multimedia traffic over the cable system. The system can include a cable modem that is configured to recognize SIP-based signaling and traffic on a CM/Multimedia Terminal Adapter interface. The disclosed method and system can facilitate the provision of SIP-based services utilizing the inherent features of a cable network.
US09270610B2	Apparatus and method for controlling transaction flow in integrated circuits Various embodiments of a method and apparatus for controlling transaction flow in a communications fabric is disclosed. In one embodiment, an IC includes a communications fabric connecting multiple agents to one another. Each agent may include an interface coupling itself to at least one other agent. Each interface may include multiple queues for storing information corresponding to pending transactions. Also included in each interface is an arbitration unit and control logic. The control logic may determine which transactions are presented to the arbitration unit for arbitration. In one embodiment, the control logic may inhibit certain transactions from being presented to the arbitration unit so that other higher priority transactions may advance. In another embodiment, the control logic may reduce the priority level of some transactions for arbitration purposes to prevent the blocking of other higher priority transactions.
US09270608B2	Multi-stage large send offload A network stack sends very large packets with large segment offload (LSO) by performing multi-pass LSO. A first-stage LSO filter is inserted between the network stack and the physical NIC. The first-stage filter splits very large LSO packets into LSO packets that are small enough for the NIC. The NIC then performs a second pass of LSO by splitting these sub-packets into standard MTU-sized networking packets for transmission on the network.
US09270607B2	Method and devices for packet selection This invention relates to packet selection techniques that can be used in conjunction with a clock recovery mechanism to mitigate the effects of packet delay variation on timing messages exchanged over a packet network, particularly when seeking to synchronize the time of a clock in a slave device to that of a master clock. The packet selection techniques can assist in reducing the noise in the recovered clock signal at the slave device, allowing recovery to a higher quality. Embodiments of the invention provide techniques based on extracting timing packets that create a constant interval between the arrival of selected packets at the slave device and on extracting timing packets which are closest to making the interval between arrival of the selected packets equal to the interval between the departure of the packets.
US09270603B2	Methods and apparatus for improving idle mode performance using deep packet inspection (DPI) idle mode agent A network configuration capable of prioritizing and categorizing paging messages using a deep packet inspection (“DPI”) idle mode agent (“IMA”) is disclosed. In one embodiment, upon redirecting a downstream packet stream to a DPI agent after discovery of destination end user (“EU”) equipment is in an idle mode, the legitimacy of the downstream packet stream is determinate in accordance with previously stored information. The downstream packet stream is subsequently categorized to a high priority paging category, a medium priority paging category, or a low priority paging category in response to the legitimacy of the downstream packet stream.
US09270595B2	Method and system for controlling a delay of packet processing using loop paths A method and system for introducing controlled delay of packet processing at a network device using one or more delay loop paths (DLPs). For each packet received at the network device, a determination will be made as to whether or not packet processing should be delayed. If delay is chosen, a DLP will be selected according to a desired delay for the packet. The desired delay value is used to determine a time value and inserts the time value in the DLP ahead of the packet. Upon completion of a DLP delay, a packet will be returned for processing, an additional delay, or some other action. One or more DLPs may be enabled with packet queues, and may be used advantageously by devices, for which in-order processing of packets may be desired or required.
US09270594B2	Apparatus and method for applying network policy at virtual interfaces Methods and apparatus are disclosed for applying network policy to communications originating at operating system virtual interfaces. In an example embodiment, a network device is networked with a switch. The network device may include a first operating system interface, a virtualization adapter, and an input output port. In an example embodiment, the virtualization adapter receives a first frame from the first operating system interface. The virtualization adapter may tag the first frame to indicate an association between the first frame and the first operating system interface. The first frame may then be transmitted with a second frame being associated with a second operating system interface, to the switch via the input output port. In an example embodiment, the switch is configured to receive the frame, examine a tag and then to enforce a network policy upon the first frame, based on the tag.
US09270592B1	Hash collision avoidance in network routing Network device and method for routing a packet and setting up a new flow. The device includes a packet classifier, a field-selection table, a hash module, and a routing table. A packet is routed by finding an entry in the field-selection table using the packet classifier, selecting bits from the packet based on the entry in the field-selection table, and hashing the selected bits along with an identifier from the packet classifier or the field-selection table, using the hash module. The hash result is used to locate instructions in the routing table. When setting up a new flow, the hash module result may point to an existing entry in the routing table. In such instances, a new entry is added to the packet classifier, such that the hash module will produce a different result that points to an available entry in the routing table.
US09270575B2	Service node using services applied by an application node Packets are encapsulated and sent from a service node to an application node for applying one or more Layer-4 to Layer-7 services to the packets, with service-applied packets being returned to the service node. An identification of a virtual private network (VPN) may be carried within a request packet, encapsulating a particular packet, sent by a service node to an application node for applying a service to the particular packet; with the corresponding response packet sent to the service node including an identification of the VPN for use by the service node in forwarding the services-applied packet. Additionally, parameters may be included in a request packet to identify a particular service of a general service to be applied to a particular packet encapsulated in the request packet.
US09270561B2	Method and apparatus for applying uniform hashing to wireless traffic A method, computer readable medium and apparatus for hashing wireless traffic are disclosed. For example, the method hashes the wireless traffic uniformly by a plurality of probe servers based on at least one first key to provide a plurality of streams, and hashes at least one output stream of each of the plurality of probe servers uniformly based on at least one second key to provide a plurality of output streams. The method then provides the plurality of output streams to at least one aggregator server.
US09270560B2	Session layer for monitoring utility application traffic Techniques are provided to facilitate monitoring of utility application traffic streams. At a network device that routes utility application traffic for utility devices, control information is received, where the control information is configured to cause the network device to monitor utility application traffic that passes through the network device. The network device monitors a header inserted into utility application traffic messages based on the control information.
US09270558B2	Method, local gateway, and system for local voice survivability Embodiments of the present invention relate to the communications field and disclose a method, a local gateway, and a system for local voice survivability, to implement local voice survivability without configuring a DNS proxy function on a local gateway or configuring a server on a user terminal. A specific solution is: detecting, according to a preset detection period, an activity state of a server recorded in a server monitoring list, where the server monitoring list records a voice server on an Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem IMS network in advance; intercepting, when it is detected that all servers in the server monitoring list are in an unavailable state, a service data stream sent by a user terminal to the server; and providing a corresponding service response for the user terminal according to content of the intercepted service data stream. The present invention applies to a process of voice survivability.
US09270557B1	Method and system for adjustments for application underachievement in a virtually provisioned environment Adjustments for application underachievement in a virtually provisioned environment are described. If an average of application operation times exceeds a first time constraint, a utilization measurement is recorded for each resource for each server in a virtually provisioned environment associated with an application operation when an application operation time exceeds a second time constraint. The resources include a central processing unit resource, a memory resource, a network resource, and/or an input-output resource. Each utilization measurement is converted to a corresponding utilization range of multiple utilization ranges. After the application operation time exceeds the time constraint on a specified number of occasions, an additional resource is provisioned to adjust the specific resource for the specific server based on an enhancement factor applied to the specific resource if the utilization record includes a specific range for the specific resource for the specific server more than a specified frequency.
US09270540B2	Method and apparatus of providing an interface for managing network switches An approach is provided for presenting, via a graphical user interface, a plurality of selectable areas corresponding to a plurality of categories of switches and a plurality of options. One of the options includes a search function for finding a desired one of the switches. A communication session is automatically established with one of the switches as specified by a user through one of the selectable areas or the search function. Information from the one switch is received over the communication session, wherein the information is used for analyzing the one switch.
US09270531B2	Communication apparatus, control method, and program The convenience of users is improved for a case in which a network is structured by way of performance of a process of sharing communication parameters with other apparatuses.A process of providing, so that an upper limit number of communication partners is M which is a plural number, communication parameters to a communication partner is performed in accordance with a predetermined operation performed by a user. When the predetermined operation is performed by the user again after the process has been performed, the communication parameters are provided to a communication partner so that an upper limit number of communication partners is one.
US09270529B2	Distributed data transmission in data networks Systems and methods are disclosed for distributed data transmission in an RF mesh network or other data network. An exemplary system includes at least two distribution devices. A first distribution device can receive a first data message that includes a first header and payload data. The first distribution device can determine that the second distribution device is not identified in the first header as receiving the payload data. The first distribution device can generate a second data message based on determining that the second distribution device is not identified in the first header. The second data message includes the payload data and the second header. The second header identifies the second distribution device as being selected to receive the payload data. The first distribution device transmits the second data message to the second distribution device.
US09270527B2	Methods, systems, and computer readable media for enabling real-time guarantees in publish-subscribe middleware using dynamically reconfigurable networks The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for enabling real-time guarantees in publish-subscribe middleware with dynamically reconfigurable networks. One exemplary method includes providing a publish-subscribe middleware interface usable by publishers and subscribers to request quality of service guarantees for data delivery across a network. The method also includes providing a global resource manager for receiving quality of service requests from the subscribers, for evaluating the requests, and for dynamically reconfiguring network resources to provide the requested quality of service guarantees.
US09270522B2	Replica deployment method and relay apparatus A first information processing apparatus transmits a message storing a replica of data stored in the first information processing apparatus. The message has an unspecified destination. A first relay apparatus detects a second information processing apparatus provided in a network to which the first relay apparatus belongs. The first relay apparatus selects, as a transfer destination of the message, the second information processing apparatus or a second relay apparatus upon receiving the message. The first relay apparatus transfers the message to the selected transfer destination. The second information processing apparatus stores the replica therein upon receiving the message.
US09270521B2	Provisioning and managing a cluster deployed on a cloud A system is provided to provision and manage cloud-based clustered application deployment. In one example embodiment, a clustered computing application is detected as being launched on a cluster of nodes. Each node in the cluster is a virtual instance of a machine within a virtualization service. Status of the nodes in the cluster are monitored to detect availability of a server within the virtualization service A notification message addressed to the server is issued in response to detecting the availability of the server. The notification message includes information for connecting to the cluster.
US09270515B1	Identifying portions of a media stream Aspects relate to tagging portions of streaming media such that one or more actions can be taken on the tagged portions. An action can be to remove a section of the streaming media. Another action can be to retain a portion of the streaming media, regardless of whether or not other portions are retained. Another action can be to replace content with different content. The tagging can be facilitated by the user of a lightweight embedded watermark. In another example, the tagging can be facilitated through the use of watermark types.
US09270514B2	Method and apparatus for data recording multimedia data A multimedia event recording apparatus, and more particularly, a multimedia event recording method by which multimedia data and multimedia event contents are related and then stored, and an apparatus suitable for the method are provided. The multimedia recording method includes: detecting an occurrence of a control event in relation to multimedia data; closing a file in which an audio and/or video (A/V) stream is being recorded if the control event occurs, before the control event occurs is recorded; recording a position of data at which the control event corresponding to the closed file occurs and file information of the closed file in a mark table; and opening a new file and storing an A/V stream after the control event occurs.
US09270512B2	Nonlinearity compensation for reception of OFDM signals An electronic receiver may comprise nonlinear distortion modeling circuitry, interference estimation circuitry, and sequence estimation circuitry. The receiver may receive an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) symbol in the form of an electromagnetic signal. The nonlinear distortion modeling circuitry may generate a nonlinear distortion model that models nonlinear distortion introduced to the received electromagnetic signal en route to the sequence estimation circuitry. The interference estimation circuitry may estimate inter-subcarrier interference present in the received OFDM symbol based on the generated nonlinear distortion model. The estimating of the inter-subcarrier interference may comprise applying the nonlinear distortion model to one or more candidate vectors generated by the sequence estimation circuitry. The sequence estimation circuitry may sequentially process a plurality of received virtual subcarrier values of the OFDM symbol using the estimated inter-subcarrier interference.
US09270510B2	Adaptive two-dimensional channel interpolation A method and apparatus for improving channel estimation within an OFDM communication system. Channel estimation in OFDM is usually performed with the aid of pilot symbols. The pilot symbols are typically spaced in time and frequency. The set of frequencies and times at which pilot symbols are inserted is referred to as a pilot pattern. In some cases, the pilot pattern is a diagonal-shaped lattice, either regular or irregular. The method first interpolates in the direction of larger coherence (time or frequency). Using these measurements, the density of pilot symbols in the direction of faster change will be increased thereby improving channel estimation without increasing overhead. As such, the results of the first interpolating step can then be used to assist the interpolation in the dimension of smaller coherence (time or frequency).
US09270499B2	Network signal enhancement circuit assembly A network signal enhancement circuit assembly includes a processing circuit installed in a circuit board and having opposing first and second connection ends thereof respectively coupled to a network connector and a voltage-mode network-on-chip. The processing circuit includes coupling modules for coupling network signals, EMI protection modules for removing noises from coupled network signals, and a signal enhancement module including a voltage source and a plurality of pull-up resistors and adapted to compensate for an attenuation of the network signal due to long distance signal transmission, assuring a high level of signal transmission stability.
US09270498B2	System and method for amplifying a signal An amplification system, connected to a modem delivering a signal to be amplified, includes at least one amplification device, at least one first determination device for determination of a first difference and at least one second determination device for determination of a variable gain. Moreover, the system is characterized in that the second determination device is capable of the determination of said variable gain on the basis of said signal to be amplified, said amplified signal and said first difference.
US09270496B2	Physical uplink shared channel demodulation reference signal design for uplink coordinated transmission in type II relay A method is provided for an access node to perform channel estimation. The method includes, when a UE and a relay node are present in a cell with the access node, the access node receiving from the UE and from the relay node DMRS that are cyclically shifted relative to one another. The method further includes the access node performing a first channel estimation based on the DMRS that was transmitted by the UE, performing a second channel estimation based on the DMRS that was transmitted by the at least one relay node, combining the first channel estimation with the second channel estimation to derive a combined channel estimation, using the first channel estimation to demodulate control information received from the UE, and using the combined channel estimation to demodulate data received from both the UE and the at least one relay node.
US09270491B2	Scalable networked device dynamic mapping Technologies are generally described for providing a system of scalable networked devices that may be mapped employing a naming convention that enables an optimized route to the devices through device search algorithms for network-connected and non-network connected devices. The naming convention and corresponding algorithms may enable users to search for a desired functionality, access suitable scalable networked device(s), and utilize the desired functionality. Furthermore, a spider algorithm may be employed to continuously map and update a mesh of scalable networked devices.
US09270485B2	Method for ethernet ring protection An Ethernet Ring Protection (ERP) method is disclosed. The method includes: when a link on an Ethernet ring network is faulty, determining whether the faulty link is a link where a normally blocked port is located; and sending a first control message which carries first indication information to a ring node on the Ethernet ring network if the faulty link is the link where the normally blocked port is located, wherein the first indication information indicates that a forwarding table is not desired to be cleared by the ring node. Through the method according to the present invention, the broadcast traffic generated by unnecessary clearing of the forwarding table and self-learning is reduced effectively.
US09270478B2	Systems and methods for controlling and monitoring multiple electronic devices A device control system for controlling multiple electronic devices over a network with a centralized host device is disclosed. The device control system includes a host device providing a graphical interface for a user to control various electronic devices throughout a home, building, or industrial plant. The host device is connected to multiple devices over a network and controls the electronic devices in real-time. The host device runs a managing controlling process that closes the control loops for each device over the network at the host device. Multiple devices are controlled in real-time using a 2N time slicing algorithm. The host device can be accessed from a remote location by establishing an Internet connection.
US09270476B2	Methods and apparatus for network protection The present disclosure relates to a network protection scheme. In one embodiment, there provides a method for network protection, including the steps of: detecting a switch indicator in a network; setting a rate limit of storm protection, which is of a first value, as a second value, the second value being higher than the first value; and performing a flush operation of a Forwarding DataBase FDB.
US09270471B2	Client-client-server authentication Described is a technology by which machines of a (typically small) network have associated public key-based certificates for use in authentication with a server and validation of other machines in the network. This provides an inexpensive and straightforward mechanism to control, manage and maintain client machines, as well as to allow valid client machines to securely communicate with one another and recognize machines that are not valid on the network. Certificates are maintained on the server and checked for validity as needed.
US09270470B2	Unauthorized contents detection system A data processing device for playing back a digital work reduces the processing load involved in verification by using only a predetermined number of encrypted units selected randomly from multiple encrypted units constituting encrypted contents recorded on a DVD. In addition, the data processing device improves the accuracy of detecting unauthorized contents by randomly selecting a predetermined number of encrypted units every time the verification is performed.
US09270468B2	Methods to improve secure flash programming Methods are provided for securely loading software objects into an electronic control unit. The methods include receiving a first software object comprising a second level public key certificate, a first encryption signature and a first set of software. Once the first software object is received, validating the first second level public key is validated with the embedded root public key, the first encryption signature with the first second level public key certificate, and the first set of software with the first encryption signature. When the first set of software is valid, then the first second level public key certificate and the first set of software are stored to non-volatile memory. Once stored, a consecutive software object is received comprising only a consecutive encryption signature and a consecutive set of software from the programming source. The consecutive encryption signature is validated with the stored second level public key certificate, and the consecutive set of software is validated with the consecutive encryption signature.
US09270464B2	Methods for secure enrollment and backup of personal identity credentials into electronic devices A method and system for securely enrolling personal identity credentials into personal identification devices. The system of the invention comprises the manufacturer of the device and an enrollment authority. The manufacturer is responsible for recording serial numbers or another unique identifier for each device that it produces, along with a self-generated public key for each device. The enrollment authority is recognized by the manufacturer or another suitable institution as capable of validating an individual before enrolling him into the device. The enrollment authority maintains and operates the appropriate equipment for enrollment, and provides its approval of the enrollment. The methods described herein discuss post-manufacturing, enrollment, backup, and recovery processes for the device.
US09270460B2	Instructions to perform JH cryptographic hashing in a 256 bit data path A method is described. The method includes executing one or more JH_SBOX_L instructions to perform S-Box mappings and a linear (L) transformation on a JH state and executing one or more JH_P instructions to perform a permutation function on the JH state once the S-Box mappings and the L transformation have been performed.
US09270456B1	System and methodology for decrypting encrypted media A system and method for decrypting encrypted media that have changing initialization vectors and keys is disclosed. As encrypted media is received and played back, the encrypted frames can be monitored (e.g., checked) to detect whether or not initialization vectors are prepended to them. If a prepended initialization vector is detected, the prepended initialization vector is used to facilitate the decryption of the encrypted frame. If no prepended initialization vector is detected, a new initialization vector is generated by using a last portion of bytes of the preceding encrypted frame and the new initialization vector is used to facilitate the decryption of the encrypted frame. A signal byte can be included to signal whether the frame is encrypted or not, whether an initialization vector is included, and other information about the encrypted frame.
US09270455B1	CPU assisted seeding of a random number generator in an externally provable fashion A method of providing a secure, reliable and verifiable seed generation a random number generator. The method includes determining a first input based upon at least one entropy source related to operation of the processing device. For example, the entropy source can be random information related to the current operation of a computing device. The method further includes accessing a secret input that is unique to the processing device and combining the first input and the secret input via a secure cryptographic combining function, wherein the secret input and the secure cryptographic combining function are stored in a hardware-based storage medium associated with a specific processing device such that they are accessible only by that specific processing device. Based upon the combination, the method includes determining a first output value and outputting the first output value as a random seed for a random number generator.
US09270446B2	Privacy-enhancing technologies for medical tests using genomic data In this invention, we propose privacy-enhancing technologies for medical tests and personalized medicine methods, which utilize patients' genomic data. Assuming the whole genome sequencing is done by a certified institution, we propose to store patients' genomic data encrypted by a patient's public keys at a Storage and Processing Unit (SPU). A part of the corresponding private key is also stored on the SPU. At the time of the test by a Medical Unit (MU), the patient provides the second part of the private key to the MU. A test with its associated markers is determined by the MU and sent to the SPU. The test is carried out on the encrypted values thanks to homomorphic operation and returned back to the MU. The latter uses the second part of the private key to access the result.
US09270440B2	Processing overlapping EPDCCH resource sets A method of wireless communication is presented. The method includes determining whether decoding candidates for enhanced control channel resource sets overlap. The method further includes determining uplink resources based on a predefined rule when the decoding candidates overlap.
US09270439B2	Method and system for transmitting channel state information in wireless communication systems A base station includes a transmit path circuitry to transmit an uplink grant in a DCI format to a subscriber station. The base station also includes a receive path circuitry to receive only UCI on a PUSCH from a subscriber station when the uplink grant includes a MCS of an enabled transport block (TB) with a value of 29, or a redundancy version of the PUSCH with a value of 1; a CSI request field with a non-zero value; and a total number of physical resource blocks allocated for the subscriber station, NPRB, with a value less than or equal to a threshold number of physical resource blocks, TPRB. TPRB is based at least partly upon one of a total number of CSI information bits to be transmitted on the PUSCH, Ntotal, and a number of DL CCs reported in a current CSI reporting, NCCs.
US09270435B2	Sounding reference signal (SRS) usage Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for controlling sounding reference signal (SRS) transmission are provided. One method includes incorporating into an uplink grant message, by a base station in a communications system, information on whether a last symbol of an uplink subframe is used for physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH), for sounding reference signal (SRS), or is empty. The method may then include transmitting the uplink grant message comprising the information on the last symbol to a user equipment (UE).
US09270433B2	Sounding mechanism and configuration under carrier aggregation A method of multi-set RRC signaling for ap-SRS configuration is provided to enhance ap-SRS flexibility. An eNB transmits a plurality of sets of UE-specific SRS parameters to a UE via upper layer messaging in a multi-carrier wireless communication system. The eNB also determines triggering information of a selected set of UE-specific SRS parameters and an indicated carrier for the UE. The eNB then transmits an uplink or downlink grant over a primary carrier, the grant comprises triggering information for the UE to send an ap-SRS over the indicated carrier using the selected set of UE-specific SRS parameters. In one embodiment of joint signaling, the plurality of sets of UE-specific SRS parameters are signaled together in a single RRC transmission. In another embodiment of separate signaling, each set of UE-specific SRS parameters is signaled independently.
US09270432B2	Method for transmitting reference signal for terminal demodulation in radio mobile communication system, and apparatus for implementing the same The present invention relates to a method for transmitting a data demodulation reference signal in a radio mobile communication system. The method comprises: a step for generating a sub-frame including the data demodulation reference signal, and a step for transmitting the generated sub-frame. The 1st and 2nd demodulation reference signal pattern groups include plural demodulation signal patterns orthogonal to each other, and are differentiated from each other with regard to time-frequency resources. In the data demodulation reference signal, demodulation reference signal patterns which are respectively orthogonal to each other M (M≦N) and N-M times are respectively included in the 1st and 2nd demodulation reference signal pattern groups if the rank is N.
US09270421B2	Cooperative subspace demultiplexing in communication networks A source node selects a plurality of transmitting nodes to cooperatively encode a set of original packets to transfer to a destination node. Encoding produces a plurality of coded packets and a corresponding code matrix of coefficients. The coded packets and the corresponding code matrix comprise a set of independent equations of independent variables in a system of linear equations, wherein the independent variables comprise the original packets. A destination node may select a set of receiving nodes to cooperatively receive the transmissions. The destination node collects the coded packets and code matrix from the receiving nodes, which provide a sufficient number of independent equations for decoding the original packets. Decoding comprises calculating a solution for the system of linear equations.
US09270419B2	Wireless communication device and communication terminal A device divides a sampled sound signal into a high frequency signal and a low frequency signal, individually encodes the high frequency signal and the low frequency signal, and generates error detection code pertinent to the high frequency ADPCM data and the low frequency ADPCM data. The device replaces data pertinent to some of a plurality of bits which configure the low frequency ADPCM data with the error detection code and transmits them. A receiver side receives the high frequency ADPCM data and the low frequency ADPCM data, and individually processes the high frequency ADPCM data and the low frequency ADPCM data in accordance with a value of the error detection code.
US09270416B2	Multi-mode transmitter for highly-spectrally-efficient communications A transmitter may comprise a symbol mapping circuit that is configurable to operate in at least two configurations, wherein a first of the configurations of the symbol mapping circuit uses a first symbol constellation and a second of the configurations of the symbol mapping circuit uses a second symbol constellation. The transmitter may also comprise a pulse shaping circuit that is configurable to operate in at least two configurations, wherein a first of the configurations of the pulse shaping circuit uses a first set of filter taps and a second of the configurations of the pulse shaping circuit uses a second set of filter taps. The first set of filter taps may correspond to a root raised cosine (RRC) filter and the second set of filter taps corresponds to a partial response filter.
US09270405B2	Directionless optical architecture and highly available network and photonic resilience methods A directionless optical architecture is described for reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMs) and wavelength selective switches (WSSs). The directionless architecture utilizes a directionless wavelength switch coupled between client devices and ROADMs/WSSs to eliminate the need to hard-wire client devices to a wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) network. Accordingly, client device connections can be automatically routed without manual intervention to provide a highly resilient network design which can recover route diversity during failure scenarios. Additionally, the present invention minimizes deployments of costly optical transceivers while providing superior resiliency. Further, the present invention couples the directionless optical architecture and associated optical protection mechanisms with existing mesh restoration schemes to provide additional resiliency.
US09270401B2	Method and apparatus for asynchronous orthogonal frequency division multiple access A method of transmitting orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) signals includes transmitting, at a first transmitter of a network, a first stream of data having a first number of symbols over a first time interval using a first set of one or more OFDMA subcarriers. At a second transmitter of the network, a second stream of data is transmitted having a second number of symbols over a second time interval, different in duration than the first time interval and overlapping the first time interval. The second burst of data is transmitted using a second set of one or more OFDMA subcarriers. The first time interval and first set of subcarriers define a first time-frequency grant, the second time interval and second set of subcarriers define a second time-frequency grant, and the first and second time-frequency grants are granted by a network coordinator node of the network.
US09270400B2	Determining proximity of user equipment for device-to-device communication Embodiments of apparatus, packages, computer-implemented methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media (transitory and non-transitory) are described herein for ascertaining, e.g., by a traffic detection function (“TDF”), that a first user equipment (“UE”) and a second UE are, potentially, sufficiently proximate to each other to wirelessly exchange data directly. In various embodiments, an evolved serving mobile location center (“E-SMLC”) may be instructed, e.g., by the TDF, to obtain location change data associated with the first and second UEs. In various embodiments, a determination may be made, e.g., by the TDF, based on the location change data, whether the first and second UEs are sufficiently proximate to exchange data directly, and whether the first and second UEs are likely to remain proximate for at least a predetermined time interval. In various embodiments, the first and second UEs may be caused to commence device-to-device (“D2D”) communication based on the determination.
US09270392B2	Digital broadcasting system and method of processing data A digital broadcasting system and method of processing data are disclosed. Herein, a method of processing data in a transmitting system includes creating a data group including a plurality of mobile service data packets, re-adjusting a relative position of at least one main service data packet of a main service data section, the main service data section including a plurality of main service data packets, and multiplexing the mobile service data of the data group and the main service data of the main service data section in burst units. Herein, a position of an audio data packet among the main service data packets of the main service data section may be re-adjusted. Also, a position of an audio data packet included in the main service data section may be re-adjusted based upon a multiplexing position of the main service data section.
US09270390B2	Frequency and phase offset compensation of modulated signals with symbol timing recovery Systems and methods are provided in which a wireless receiver can be configured to compensate frequency and phase offsets with joint symbol timing recovery of modulated signals transmitted across a channel, and it can include a transformation module configured to generate an error signal for an information signal representing the modulated signal received by the receiver. The transformation module can include a squaring module configured to square the information signal, thereby generating a squared signal, and a mixer configured to perform a complex multiplication of the squared signal by the local reference signal, and a downsampler. The transformation module can also be configured to extract and compensate frequency and phase offsets with joint symbol timing recovery.
US09270387B2	Mobile device with an underwater communications system and method An underwater communications system is provided that transmits electromagnetic and/or magnetic signals to a remote receiver. The transmitter includes a data input. A digital data compressor compresses data to be transmitted. A modulator modulates compressed data onto a carrier signal. An electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna transmits the compressed, modulated signals. The receiver that has an electrically insulated, magnetic coupled antenna for receiving a compressed, modulated signal. A demodulator is provided for demodulating the signal to reveal compressed data. A de-compressor de-compresses the data. An appropriate human interface is provided to present transmitted data into text/audio/visible form. Similarly, the transmit system comprises appropriate audio/visual/text entry mechanisms.
US09270384B2	Sub-sampled carrier phase recovery Presented herein are sub-sampled carrier phase recovery techniques. In accordance with one example, a plurality of consecutive symbols associated with a received optical signal is obtained. Carrier phase recovery of the optical signal is performed using one or more carrier phase estimation stages. At each of the one or more carrier phase estimation stages, a subset of the plurality of consecutive symbols is selected for use in carrier phase estimation. The subset of symbols selected for use in carrier phase estimation at each of the one or more stages comprises symbols that provide the most phase recovery information for each of the one or more stages.
US09270378B2	CML output driver An integrated circuit (IC) for driving a light emitting semiconductor device is provided. The IC includes an input stage configured to receive a first input signal with a first differential pair of bipolar transistors and a second input signal with a second differential pair of bipolar transistors and to provide a pre-driver output signal being a superposition of the first input signal and the second input signal and an output stage including a third differential pair of bipolar transistors for receiving the pre-driver output signal of the input stage and for driving the light emitting semiconductor device in response to the pre-driver output signal, wherein the IC is configured to pre-distort the pre-driver output signal of the input stage so as to compensate a signal distortion of the output stage.
US09270376B2	Method of allocating bandwidth in an optical network Proposed is a method for allocating bandwidth in an optical network. A bandwidth grid containing first bandwidth slots of a lower bandwidth and higher bandwidth slots of a higher bandwidth is provided. A set of requests for respective data transmission connections with respective data rates and respective shortest path metrics is provided. Shorter distances, over which a data signal may be transmitted transparently at the respective data rate within the lower bandwidth, and longer distances, over which a data signal may be transmitted transparently at the respective data rate within the higher bandwidth, are provided. Bandwidth slots of the lower bandwidth for those of the data transmission connections, whose respective shortest path metric is smaller than their respective shorter distance, are allocated. Finally, bandwidth slots of the lower or the higher bandwidth are allocated for the further data transmission connections, using respective numbers of necessary OEO regenerations.
US09270374B2	Providing digital data services in optical fiber-based distributed radio frequency (RF) communications systems, and related components and methods Optical fiber-based distributed communications systems that provide and support both RF communication services and digital data services are disclosed herein. The RF communication services and digital data services can be distributed over optical fiber to client devices, such as remote antenna units for example. In certain embodiments, digital data services can be distributed over optical fiber separate from optical fiber distributing RF communication services. In other embodiments, digital data services can be distributed over common optical fiber with RF communication services. For example, digital data services can be distributed over common optical fiber with RF communication services at different wavelengths through wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) and/or at different frequencies through frequency-division multiplexing (FDM). Power distributed in the optical fiber-based distributed communications system to provide power to remote antenna units can also be accessed to provide power to digital data service components.
US09270365B2	User equipment, PDSCH A/N transmitting method thereof, transmission/reception point, and PDSCH A/N receiving method thereof The present invention relates to a system that includes a transmission/reception point and a user equipment having different configurations in inter-band and performs a TDD (Time Division Duplex) method.
US09270356B2	Channel-sounding method using a plurality of antennas, and apparatus for same The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and to an apparatus for transmitting an SRS in a multi-antenna system. The method comprises the steps of: acquiring specific information for discriminating a first antenna group and a second antenna group from among a plurality of antennas, wherein said first antenna group includes one or more antennas which are set to a turned-on state to perform communication with a base station, and said second antenna group includes one or more other antennas which are set to a turned-off state; transmitting an SRS to the base station if a predetermined condition is satisfied, under the condition that the second antenna group is set to the turned-off state; and setting the second antenna group to a turned-off state after the transmission of the SRS.
US09270355B2	Control method of radio communication system, radio communication system, and radio communication apparatus A communication device 1 (transceivers 400) transmits a training signal from its own transmitting antenna while performing beam scanning, and a communication device 2 (transceivers 500) receives this training signal in a state where a quasi-omni pattern is generated in its own receiving antenna. Further, the device 1 transmits a training signal in a state where a quasi-omni pattern is generated in the transmitting antenna, and the device 2 receives this training signal by the receiving antenna while performing beam scanning. The device 1 and 2 detects, from respective reception results, transmitting-antenna-setting candidates of the device 1 and receiving-antenna-setting candidates of the device 2, and determines antenna-setting pairs (combinations of antenna-setting candidates). The above-described processes are also performed for a receiving antenna of the device 1 and a transmitting antenna of the device 2. The device 1 and 2 communicates by using the obtained antenna-setting pairs. In this way, when radio communication is performed by using beam forming, the time necessary for finding and setting a beam direction is reduced, thereby reducing the transmission-disconnected time.
US09270348B2	Method of transmitting and receiving MIMO feedback information in wireless communication system, mobile station and base station A method of transmitting an MIMO (multiple input multiple output) feedback information, which is transmitted by a mobile station in a wireless communication system, is disclosed. The present invention includes sending a ranging request message to a base station and receiving a ranging response message from the base station in response to the ranging request message, wherein the mobile station comprises a fixed M2M (machine to machine) device and wherein the ranging request message contains the MIMO feedback information.
US09270342B2	System and method for low loss wireless power transmission Systems and methods for low loss wireless power transmission are described herein. In one aspect, a transmission coil for transmitting wireless power comprises a first and second spiral coil. Each spiral coil comprises a plurality of turns. A center of the first spiral coil to an outermost turn of the first spiral coil defines a first cross section, and a center of the second spiral coil to an outermost turn of the second spiral coil defines a second cross section. Portions of the first spiral coil along the first cross section and the second spiral coil along the second cross section have a mutual inductance with respect to a receive coil greater than 65% of a maximum mutual inductance along the first and second cross sections. The second spiral coil is counter-wound relative to the first spiral coil.
US09270334B2	Advanced switch node selection for power line communications network An algorithm for the promotion of terminal nodes to switch nodes in a PLC network reduces overall network overhead and collisions, while ensuring the appropriate selection of a switch node and minimizing the number of levels in a PLC network. It also ensures that the terminal nodes with appropriate signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) are promoted. It is desirable to have a network with fewer levels. The disclosed approach favors the nodes that are closer to the DC to promote them as switch nodes. This is achieved by waiting for a smaller number of PNPDUs for a node that is closer to the DC in comparison to a node that is farther away from the DC.
US09270332B2	Method for testing a component of a vectoring system and line termination equipment configured to carry out said method The invention pertains to a method and apparatus for testing a component of a vectoring system, such as a DSLAM performing crosstalk cancellation. The method is based on the insight that line termination equipment, such as a DSLAM, and in particular the crosstalk canceller, can be used to simulate a multiline network. A signal is exchanged between the line termination equipment and attached network termination equipment, passing through the crosstalk canceller which acts as a multiline simulator. Information indicative of an error component in a received version of the signal is used to assess the operation the vectoring system.
US09270330B2	Radio communication system and method A radio communications system includes a communication radio and an antenna module positioned external to the communication radio. An antenna cable connects the radio and the antenna module. The radio superposes a power voltage for operating the antenna module on a signal line of the antenna cable and transmits to the antenna module through the antenna cable a control signal that controls a gain of a transmission amplifier and duplexers while the transmission signal is not transmitted therethrough. In such manner, a control of the antenna module is enabled without affecting the transmission signal.
US09270316B2	Radio frequency front-end based on high-intermediate frequency superheterodyne and zero intermediate frequency structure The invention discloses a radio frequency front-end based on the high-intermediate frequency superheterodyne and zero intermediate frequency structure, which includes a transmitting module and a receiving module, wherein, the receiving module includes the following devices connected in turn with each other: a transceiving antenna, a low-pass filter, a superheterodyne unit, an IF band-pass filter, a zero-IF unit, a analog-to-digital converter and a digital baseband module of which the output is communicated with the transmitting module. The zero-IF unit includes the following devices which are also connected in turn with each other: a zero-IF mixer, an active low-pass filter and a variable gain operational amplifier of which the output is communicated with the input of the ADC; the inputs of the zero-IF mixer are communicated with the output of the IF band-pass filter and the second LO respectively. The present invention avoids the image interference, improves the system integration and decreases the system consumption.
US09270310B2	Interference cancellation in microwave backhaul systems A first microwave backhaul assembly comprises a first antenna, a front-end circuit, an inter-backhaul-assembly interface circuit, and an interference cancellation circuit. The first antenna is operable to receive a first microwave signal. The front-end circuit is operable to convert the first microwave signal to a lower-frequency digital signal, wherein the lower-frequency digital signal has energy of a second microwave signal and energy of a third microwave signal. The inter-backhaul-assembly interface circuit is operable to receive information from a second microwave backhaul assembly. The interference cancellation circuit is operable to use the information received via the inter-backhaul-assembly interface circuit during processing of the lower-frequency digital signal to remove, from the first microwave signal, the energy of the third microwave signal. The information received via the inter-backhaul-assembly interface may comprise a signal having energy of the second microwave signal.
US09270307B2	Method and apparatus for improving audio reception in a paging device A method (300) and apparatus (200) are provided for operating a portable pager. The method and apparatus eliminate channel noise between paging tones and voice messages. Channel noise is squelched between paging tones and voice messages using a delayed N timer, thereby allowing the speaker to remain on. Paging tones are received and played at the speaker during a signaling squelch mode of operation. The detection of the paging tones and subsequent drop in carrier signal, initiates a timer during which channel noise is squelched during a carrier squelch mode of operation. The timer is delayed (delay N timer) so as to expire only after the carrier frequency is re-established. Once the carrier signal is re-established followed by the delayed timer expiration, the carrier squelch is removed. The speaker remains on during both signaling squelch and carrier squelch. Hence, paging tones are heard, channel noise is silenced, and then voice messages are played.
US09270306B2	Receiving device for receiving a hybrid broadcast A receiving device reduces a frequency of performing AF check per a predetermined amount of time during a reception of a digital broadcast through a hybrid broadcast to less than a frequency of performing AF check per a predetermined amount of time during a reception of an analog broadcast through the hybrid broadcast.
US09270304B2	Method and apparatus for nonlinear-channel identification and estimation of nonlinear-distorted signals The present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for nonlinear channel identification and estimation of the distorted signals in digital data transmission systems that include signals traversing a dispersive nonlinear channel that produces noisy distorted signals. The identification and estimation are accomplished with an amplitude-based signal expansion and are adapted for changing nonlinear distortion effects using a Least-Means Square direct solution that includes a precomputed matrix.
US09270301B2	Method and arrangement for transmitting and receiving RF signals through various radio interfaces of communication systems A method and arrangement for transmitting and receiving RF signals, associated with different radio interfaces of communication systems, employ a direct conversion based transceiver which substantially comprises one receive signal branch and one transmit signal branch. Mixing frequencies of the different systems are generated by a single common by use of an output frequency divider in combination with the synthesizer, and by use of filtering corresponding to a system channel bandwidth by means of a controllable low-pass filter operating at baseband frequency.
US09270293B2	System and method for multi channel sampling SAR ADC A device includes a SAR, a comparator, a DAC and a multichannel passive S/H component. The multichannel passive S/H component is able to sample and hold a plurality of analog voltages in parallel. The multichannel passive S/H component is further able to serially feed the plurality of sampled and held analog voltages to the SAR, comparator and DAC, such that each analog voltage is serially converted to a digital representation.
US09270291B1	High speed time-interleaved ADC gain offset and skew mitigation Methods and apparatuses are described for timing skew mitigation in time-interleaved ADCs (TI-ADCs) that may be performed for any receive signal without any special signals during blind initialization, which may be followed by background calibration. The same gain/skew calibration metrics may be applied to baud sampled and oversampled systems, including wideband receivers and regardless of any modulation, by applying a timing or frequency offset to non-stationary sampled signals during initial training. Skew mitigation is low latency, low power, low area, noise tolerant and scalable. Digital estimation may be implemented with accumulators and multipliers while analog calibration may be implemented with adjustable delays. DC and gain offsets may be calibrated before skew calibration. The slope of the correlation function between adjacent samples may be used to move a timing skew estimate stochastically at a low adaptive rate until the skew algorithm converges.
US09270288B2	Time-to-digital converter based on a voltage controlled oscillator A phase-locked loop (PLL) includes a time to voltage converter to convert a phase error between a reference signal and a feedback signal of the PLL to one or more voltage signals. An oscillator-based analog to digital converter (ADC) receives the one or more voltage signals and controls one or more oscillators according to the voltages. The oscillator-based ADC determines a digital value corresponding to the phase error based on the frequencies of the one or more oscillators.
US09270286B2	Phase lock loop with cascade tracking filters for synchronizing an electric grid Present embodiments relate to a method for synchronizing an electric grid. The method includes receiving a phase voltage of the electric grid. The method further includes determining one or more disturbance frequencies in the phase voltage via a plurality of sequential tracking filters, wherein each of the plurality of tracking filters corresponds to a harmonic of the received phase voltage. The method further includes removing the disturbance frequencies components sequentially to produce a minimally distorted frequency, and performing a PLL operation on the clean frequency to determine a phase angle of the frequency.
US09270285B2	Semiconductor chips and semiconductor systems for executing a test mode Semiconductor chips are provided. The semiconductor chip includes a selection phase clock generator and a data input/output portion. The selection phase clock generator is configured to receive an external clock signal and an inversed external clock signal to generate phase clock signals, configured to receive a first external test clock signal and a second external test clock signal to generate test phase clock signals, and configured to output the phase clock signals or the test phase clock signals as selection phase clock signals in response to a test mode signal.
US09270284B1	Method for creating a reliable phase-locked loop in a ruggedized or harsh environment A phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit system includes first, second, and third PLL circuits, first, second, and third multiplexer circuits coupled to the first, second, and third PLL circuits, and a majority voter circuit coupled to the first, second, and third PLL circuits, wherein the PLL circuit system provides a glitch-free output clock signal by selecting a locked PLL circuit. Each PLL circuit includes a first input for receiving a reference clock signal; a second input for receiving a feedback clock signal; a first output for providing an output clock signal; a second output for providing a lock signal; and a return path coupled between the first output and the second input. The return path can be a direct connection or a logic circuit. Each multiplexer circuit includes three lock inputs, a first clock input, a second clock input, a defeat input, and a clock output.
US09270279B2	Apparatus and methods for time-multiplex field-programmable gate arrays A time-multiplexed field programmable gate array (TM-FPGA) includes programmable logic circuitry, programmable interconnect circuitry, and a plurality of context registers. A user's circuit can be mapped to the programmable logic circuitry, the programmable interconnect circuitry, and the plurality of context registers without the user's intervention in mapping the design.
US09270276B1	Level shifting apparatus and method of using the same A level shifting apparatus includes a first capacitor, a first side of the first capacitor configured to receive a first voltage. The level shifting apparatus further includes an edge detector configured to receive the first voltage. The level shifting apparatus further includes an output inverter connected to a second side of the first capacitor, the output inverter configured to output an voltage-level shifted signal of the level shifting apparatus. The level shifting apparatus further includes a latch loop configured to receive feedback the output signal to an input of the output inverter, wherein the edge detector is configured to selectively interrupt feedback of the output signal to the input of the output inverter.
US09270274B1	FPGA configuration data scrambling using input multiplexers Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide for protection of configuration bitstreams from theft. One exemplary embodiment receives a scrambled configuration bitstream with an integrated circuit. The scrambled configuration bitstream is descrambled using a plurality of multiplexers under control of a security key. A configuration bitstream is received in portions. One specific embodiment uses a key stored in memory to control a bank of multiplexers that descramble each of the received portions of the configuration bitstream. Other embodiments store longer keys, and use portions of the keys to descramble one or more portions of their respective configuration bitstreams. The outputs of the multiplexers are then stored in configuration memory cells.
US09270267B2	Touch panel and method of manufacturing the same A touch panel includes a transparent substrate, a first pattern/layer on the transparent substrate, and an second pattern/layer on or under the first pattern/layer. The first pattern/layer includes first electrodes detecting a first coordinate value and first metal interconnections connecting the first electrodes to a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). The second pattern/layer includes second electrodes detecting a second coordinate value and second metal interconnections connecting the second electrodes to the FPCB. The first and second metal interconnections extend on side and back surfaces of the transparent electrode. Therefore, the metal interconnections connect the first and second patterns/layers to the FPCB by being formed on the side and back surfaces of the transparent substrate, which reduces the length and/or width of the bezel (a non-active region).
US09270266B1	High voltage switching circuit A high voltage switching circuit includes a low voltage driving circuit having first and second capacitors; and an isolated high voltage driving circuit. The isolated high voltage driving circuit has an isolated charge pump circuit and a transistor driving circuit. The first and second electrical nodes of the isolated charge pump circuit are electrically coupled to the transistor driving circuit, which is coupled to a resistive load. The transistor driving circuit increases an output voltage of the resistive load to a desired output voltage level over a time interval in response to first and second voltage signals being applied to the first and second electrical nodes, respectively, when the first and second capacitors are receiving first and second pulse width modulated voltage signals, respectively, over the time interval.
US09270262B2	Power management during wakeup A circuit includes a first set of transistors and a second set of transistors. The first set of transistors is configured to be turned on in a sequential manner. The second set of transistors is configured to be turned on in a sequential manner after the first set of transistors is turned on. A transistor of the first set of transistors corresponds to a first time delay. The first set of transistors corresponds to a second time delay that is a multiple of the first time delay.
US09270255B2	High voltage driver using low voltage transistor A high voltage driver may include: a low side switching unit including first to n-th N-channel metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) transistors; a high side switching unit including first and second to n-th P-channel MOS (PMOS) transistors; a voltage dividing unit dividing a voltage between the output terminal and the ground; a first constant voltage unit providing a constant voltage and a unidirectional signal path between a source and a gate of each of the first to n-th NMOS transistors; a second constant voltage unit providing a constant voltage and a unidirectional signal path between a source and a gate of each of the first to n-th PMOS transistors; a first charging unit providing a charged voltage to each of the gates of the second to n-th NMOS transistors; and a second charging unit providing a charged voltage to each of the gates of the second to n-th PMOS transistors.
US09270251B2	Carrier for mounting a piezoelectric device on a circuit board and method for mounting a piezoelectric device on a circuit board A carrier for mounting a piezoelectric device, e.g., a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device, on a circuit board and a method of mounting a piezoelectric device on a circuit board using such a carrier are disclosed. The carrier includes a carrier bottom, a plurality of metal contacts, and a carrier lid attached to the carrier bottom. The carrier bottom has an opening extending partially through the carrier bottom from a top surface thereof and the opening is configured such that when a piezoelectric device to be mounted in the carrier is inserted into the carrier bottom, the piezoelectric device is at least partially recessed within the carrier bottom. The metal contacts include a cantilevered end configured for electrical connection to a piezoelectric device. The carrier lid is configured to retain a piezoelectric device within the carrier bottom and to apply substantially even pressure across a top surface of a piezoelectric device. The method includes mounting the carrier bottom to the circuit board prior to insertion of the piezoelectric device and connection of the carrier lid.
US09270244B2	System and method to detect close voice sources and automatically enhance situation awareness A system and method for enhancing two-way conversation between a user wearing at least one communication system or earphone and a second individual in proximity to the user is provided. The method includes detecting a spoken voice of the user from sounds captured at an ambient sound microphone, automatically activating a voice timer and setting a voice activity threshold for the voice timer responsive to detecting spoken voice, and adjusting a mixing gain of an audio content signal delivered to the earphone or communication system by way of the internal speaker with an ambient sound pass-through during activation of the voice timer. Separate mixing gains can be adjusted independently in accordance with spoken voice activity and reproduced audio content characteristics. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US09270241B2	Power supply device, transmission device using same, and method for operating power supply device A power supply device includes a switching amplification unit that supplies power to a load, a linear amplification unit that corrects an output voltage applied to the load according to an input signal, and a power supply control unit that controls the power supply of the linear amplification unit according to the input signal.
US09270239B2	Envelope tracking system with internal power amplifier characterization An RF PA system that generates its own local characterization information. The RF PA system includes a PA to generate a RF output signal from a RF input signal, the PA powered by a supply voltage. A characterization block generates characterization information corresponding to a relationship between the supply voltage and performance (e.g., gain, power efficiency, distortion, receive band noise) of the RF PA system for a plurality of levels of one or more operating conditions (e.g., temperature, operating frequency, modulation format, antennae mismatch, etc.) of the RF PA system. An amplitude estimator block estimates an amplitude of the RF input signal. A supply control block generates a supply voltage control signal for controlling the supply voltage based on the characterization information and the amplitude of the RF input signal.
US09270231B2	Distortion compensation apparatus, wireless transmission apparatus, and distortion compensation method A distortion compensation apparatus that compensates nonlinear distortion of an amplifier that amplifies power of a multi-carrier signal includes a band limiting unit that places a first frequency band limitation on a first signal fed back from the amplifier to output a second signal after the first frequency band limitation, a decision unit that decides a first cutoff frequency of the first frequency band limitation based on a carrier interval of the multi-carrier signal, and an updating unit that updates a distortion compensation coefficient to be used for compensation of the nonlinear distortion, based on an error between the second signal and the multi-carrier signal.
US09270229B2	Power storage device and semiconductor device provided with the power storage device An object is to provide a power storage device provided with a battery that is a power storage means, for safe and accurate supply of electric power in a short period of time for drive power supply voltage without checking remaining capacity of the battery or changing batteries with deterioration over time of the battery for drive power supply voltage. The power storage device is provided with a battery that is a power storage means as a power supply for supplying electric power and a counter circuit for counting charging time of the power storage means. An electromagnetic wave with electric field intensity, magnetic field intensity, and power flux density per unit time which are transmitted from a power feeder are controlled, and the power storage means is efficiently charged using the electromagnetic wave in a short period of time.
US09270226B2	Noninvasive monitoring of a photovoltaic system A method for determining a photovoltaic (PV) current from each of a plurality of PV elements arranged in a differential network is provided. The differential network is controlled with a plurality of control signals, where the differential network includes a plurality of inductors, and each control signal has a duty cycle. A plurality of controller parameters is received from the plurality of differential controllers. The PV current for each of the plurality of PV elements is calculated from the plurality of inductor currents and the duty cycle for each control signal.
US09270221B2	Method for setting parameters of electronically-commutated motor for use as permanent-split capacitor motor A method for setting parameters of an ECM motor, the method including: 1) energizing the motor and measuring the AC input voltage Vac; 2) allowing the motor to run according to recorded rotational direction data and rotational speed data when Vac>Vset1; 3) enabling the motor to enter a programming state of rotational direction data and rotational speed data when Vac
US09270202B2	Constant power inverter with crest factor control An electrosurgical generator is provided. The generator includes a DC-DC buck converter configured to output a DC waveform, the DC-DC buck converter including at least one first switching element operated at a first duty cycle; a DC-AC boost converter coupled to the DC-DC buck converter and including at least one second switching element operated at a second duty cycle, the DC-AC boost converter configured to convert the DC waveform to generate at least one electrosurgical waveform; and a controller coupled to the DC-DC buck converter and the DC-AC boost converter and configured to adjust the first duty cycle and the second duty cycle to operate the at least one electrosurgical waveform in at least one of constant current, constant voltage, or constant power modes.
US09270198B2	Control of parallel-connected current source rectifiers A three-phase alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter may include a three-phase AC filter receiving a three-phase AC power supply, a plurality of three-phase current source rectifiers (CSR) connected in parallel with each other and connected to a three-phase AC filter, and an output filter connected to the CSR's to generate a DC output. Each of the CSRs may include six switches and a free-wheeling diode. Each of the three filtered AC inputs from the three-phase AC filter may be connected via a switch of the six switches to selectably send current into a positive line, and each of three filtered AC inputs from the three-phase AC filter may be connected via another switch of the six switches to selectably receive current from a negative line. The free-wheeling diode may have a cathode connected to the positive line and an anode connected to the negative line.
US09270191B2	Power condition units with MPPT A power conditioning unit with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for a dc power source in a photovoltaic panel is provided. The power conditioning unit includes a power injection control block having a sense input coupled to an energy storage capacitor on a dc link for controlling a dc-to-ac converter to control the injected mains power. The power injection control block tracks the maximum power point by measuring a signal on the dc link which depends on the power drawn from the dc power source, and thus there is no need to measure the dc voltage and current from the dc source. The measured signal is a ripple voltage level and the power injection control block controls the amplitude of an ac current output such that the amount of power transferred to the grid mains is dependent on the amplitude of a sinusoidal voltage component on the energy storage capacitor.
US09270169B2	Non-linear system control methods In various embodiments, a control system for an electronic circuit iteratively applies voltage to and senses current from a load to regulate operation of the load.
US09270168B2	Electromagnetic interference (EMI) reduction in multi-level power converter A multi-level power converter system includes a multi-level power converter configured to synthesize at least three direct current (DC) voltages into an alternating current (AC) output voltage, and includes a plurality of transistors. A controller generates pulse-width modulation (PWM) signals used to control a state of the plurality of transistors of the multi-level converter by comparing first and second carrier signals to a reference signals, wherein a period of the first and second carrier signals is randomly varied from a nominal period.
US09270166B2	Power factor improvement circuit A power factor improvement circuit is configured with two series circuits each having a switching element and a rectifying element connected in series. Two input terminals of a single-phase AC power source are respectively connected between the switching elements and the rectifying elements in the series circuits. An inductor element is connected between an output terminal of the power factor improvement circuit and two terminals, which are on the other side of the rectifying elements, of the switching elements. A capacitor element is connected between the output terminal and the two terminals. According to the above configuration, it is possible to decrease a loss of a bridge circuit and common-mode noise, and to provide a power factor improvement circuit in a smaller size.
US09270163B2	Power source, power failure detection apparatus, and image forming apparatus A power source includes a rectifying unit configured to full-wave rectify an AC voltage to be input, a first and second converter configured to convert the voltage rectified by the rectifying unit, a zero cross detection unit configured to detect a zero cross of the AC voltage, a voltage detection unit configured to detect the AC voltage, a first capacitance element connected across a potential after being subjected to rectification by the rectifying unit and a ground, a first discharging resistor configured to discharge electric charges charged in the first capacitance element, a first switch unit configured to cut off a current flowing to the first discharging resistor and a stopping unit configured, in a case where the AC voltage is detected by the voltage detection unit and the detected voltage is smaller than a threshold value, to stop the operation of the second converter.
US09270160B2	Repetitive servomechanism controller for uninterruptible power supply system A repetitive servomechanism controller for a UPS system has an inner control loop and an outer control loop. The inner control loop regulates inverter current and the outer control loop regulates inverter voltage. The outer control loop includes a repetitive controller in combination with a harmonic servomechanism controller and a feed-forward controller.
US09270157B2	DC-DC converter and semiconductor integrated circuit A DC-DC converter includes: a high-side switch; a low-side switch coupled to the high-side switch in series; a capacitor configured to be charged while the low-side switch is turned on and to increase a driving voltage for turning on the high-side switch by a charged voltage; a buffer configured to output a control signal for controlling the high-side switch; a latch configured to receive the control signal at a first input terminal, retain the control signal, and output the control signal to the high-side switch; and a switch configured to receive the control signal from the latch and deactivate the buffer.
US09270153B2	Energy regeneration device of suspension system for vehicle regenerating rotational kinetic energy generated from wheels into electric energy An energy regeneration device of a suspension system for a vehicle, includes a suspension link that connects a wheel carrier to a vehicle body, a bush unit that is disposed between a vehicle body connection portion of the suspension link and the vehicle body and outputs hinge motion of the suspension link through an output gear, a one-way power transmission mechanism that is connected with the output gear of the bush unit, receives the hinge motion transmitted from the output gear through an input gear, and outputs only one-way rotational power, and a generator that is disposed at a side of the vehicle body and generates electricity while being rotated by the transmitted one-way rotational power.
US09270134B2	Adaptive rate recharging system Devices, systems, and techniques for selecting a period for charging an implantable rechargeable power source are disclosed. Implantable medical devices may include a rechargeable power source that can be transcutaneously charged. A system may control a charging module to begin charging the rechargeable power source of the implantable medical device with a high power level. The system may then determine an estimated heat loss based on power initially delivered to the rechargeable power source when beginning the charging. Based on this estimated heat loss during the initial period of recharging, the system may select a boost period that includes a duration of time that the rechargeable power source is charged with the high power level.
US09270130B2	Method and system to mount a portable electronic device to wirelessly charge A system and method for mounting and charging a portable electronic device on or in contiguity to a wireless charging device. The wireless power transferring and charging device includes a suction pump that provides a suction vacuum to mount/hold a portable electronic device onto an induction charging surface of the wireless charging device in a vertical or semi-vertical position to be wirelessly powered and/or charged.
US09270127B2	Method and system for balancing electrical cells The present invention relates to a system for charge balancing over a plurality of rechargeable energy storage devices coupled in series, said system comprising a plurality of balancing units each assigned to one of the rechargeable energy storage devices, an AC signal generator for providing an AC signal to the plurality of balancing units, and a capacitive coupling between the AC signal generator and each of the plurality of balancing units for common mode rejection. A first balancing unit comprises a plurality of switches for transferring, on the one hand, charge from the AC signal generator or from an energy storage device assigned to another balancing unit for charging the energy storage device assigned to the first balancing unit, and, on the other hand, for transferring charge to the AC signal generator or to an energy storage device assigned to another balancing unit for discharging the energy storage device assigned to the first balancing unit.
US09270126B2	Sensing device, power reception device, power transmission device, non-contact power transmission system, and sensing method There is provided a sensing device including a circuit including at least a coil electromagnetically coupled to an outside; a temperature detection unit for detecting a temperature of the coil; a sensing unit for measuring a Q value of the circuit; and a correction unit for correcting the Q value measured by the sensing unit based on temperature information detected by the temperature detection unit.
US09270125B2	Wireless power transfer system, control method of wireless power transfer system, wireless power transmitting apparatus, control method of wireless power transmitting apparatus, and storage medium A wireless power transfer system comprising a wireless power transmitting apparatus and a plurality of wireless power receiving apparatuses, the wireless power transmitting apparatus comprising: a power transmitting unit adapted to transmit power to the wireless power receiving apparatus; a recognition unit adapted to recognize the wireless power receiving apparatus; and a transmitting unit adapted to transmit predetermined charging delay information according to a recognition result of the recognition unit to the wireless power receiving apparatus recognized by the recognition unit, and the wireless power receiving apparatus comprising: a power receiving unit adapted to receive power transmitted from the power transmitting unit; a receiving unit adapted to receive the predetermined charging delay information transmitted from the transmitting unit; and a display unit adapted to make a display based on the predetermined charging delay information received by the receiving unit.
US09270119B2	High voltage direct current transmission and distribution system A direct current to alternating current inverter sub-system is for a HVDC distribution system. The DC to AC inverter sub-system includes an enclosure and a DC to DC galvanically isolated buck converter having a DC input electrically connectable to a HVDC cable and a DC output. A DC to AC inverter includes a DC input electrically connected to the DC output of the DC to DC galvanically isolated buck converter and an AC output electrically connectable to an AC transmission line. The DC to AC inverter is mounted in an enclosure with the DC to DC galvanically isolated buck converter, in order that the DC output of the DC to DC galvanically isolated buck converter is directly electrically connected within the enclosure to the DC input of the DC to AC inverter.
US09270113B2	Power distribution cabinet A power supply module included in a power distribution cabinet distributes power from one or more power sources to a plurality of internal cabinet modules. The power supply module includes a plurality of input terminals, each input terminal connected to a different power source, wherein availability of each of the plurality of power sources varies during operation of the aircraft or vehicle. A plurality of output terminals connected to one or more of the plurality of input terminals to provide an output that represents a combination of selected power sources.
US09270107B2	Method and an apparatus for supervision of current transformer in a differential protection system A method and device are disclosed for supervising the operation of plural current transformers and for prevention of a malfunction, such as false tripping of power in an electrical system. Exemplary embodiments can include measuring current parameters (e.g., magnitude and phase angle) for each winding in current transformer (CT) sets. A negative sequence current can be calculated from measured phase currents and a fault condition determined. A phase angle difference parameter derived from phase measurements between two healthy CTs can be used as an additional condition parameter for reliable operation of equipment in the electrical system.
US09270106B2	Temperature protection device of electronic device A temperature protection device of an electronic device according to the present technology is inserted and connected in a current-carrying circuit between a power supply unit and an electronic device main body in which a temperature detecting element is installed, and includes a first switch inserted and connected in series in the current-carrying circuit from the power supply unit to the electronic device main body, a cutoff unit for controlling on/off of the first switch, a current fusing element of which one end is connected to the current-carrying circuit to the electronic device main body, a second switch connected to the other end of the current fusing element, and a controller for controlling on/off of the second switch based on a temperature detection signal from the temperature detecting element.
US09270092B2	Roll on the floor circuit breakers and related kits and methods Roll on floor (ROF) circuit breakers include a plurality of support wheels configured to contact a support surface as the ROF circuit breaker is moved between locations. The support wheels have a rocker configuration whereby weight of the ROF circuit breaker is transferred between different sets of the wheels during movement to thereby facilitate ease of movement.
US09270084B2	Cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film, manufacturing method and application thereof Cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film, manufacturing method and application thereof are provided, said method for manufacturing cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film comprises the following steps: mixing MgO, BaO, WO3 and Ce2O3, sintering for forming sputtering target, forming the precursor of cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film by magnetron sputtering, annealing the precursor of cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film, and then forming cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film. Said cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film exhibits high luminescence efficiency and high light emitting peaks in red and blue regions. Said method presents the advantages of simplified operation, less cost, and suitable for industrial preparation.
US09270075B2	Pulsed supercontinuum source of variable pulse duration A supercontinuum source capable of emitting waves between the infrared range and the ultraviolet range, includes a pulsed laser source (12) capable of generating a laser beam and a non-linear microstructured optical fiber (14) capable of receiving the laser beam, in such a way that the supercontinuum source is capable of generating a beam (F′) over a pulse duration (T′), characterized in that the supercontinuum source includes elements for varying the pulse duration.
US09270065B2	Electrical connector with inter-molded terminals An electrical connector includes an insulative housing and a plurality of conductive terminals fixed in the housing, the housing includes a pair of side walls, a pair of end walls and a plug-receiving cavity with an insertion direction surrounded by an inner surfaces of the said four walls, each terminal defines a plate portion embedded in the inner surface of the side walls, and a soldering portion extends out of the housing, each plate portion defines a contacting surface facing and exposing to the plug-receiving cavity and two corners opposite to the contacting surface, the side walls of the housing define a plurality of holes through an outer surface and the holes are located between every adjacent plate portions of the conductive terminals, seen from a cross-section of the electrical connector perpendicular to the insertion direction, said two corners of each plate portion are exposed to adjacent holes.
US09270061B2	Power device A power device including a power circuit assembly, a first plug assembly, and a second plug assembly is described herein. The first plug assembly is coupled to the power circuit assembly for transmitting power from a power source to the power circuit assembly at a first voltage. The second plug assembly is coupled to the power circuit assembly for controllably transmitting power from the power source to the power circuit assembly at a second voltage and at a third voltage.
US09270055B2	Connector with vibratory connection feedback A connector having a connector body defining a first protrusion and a connector position assurance (CPA) device in the form of a sleeve axially surrounding the connector body that is moveable along a mating axis. The sleeve defines a second protrusion configured to engage the first protrusion when a first force is applied to the sleeve as the connector is mated with a corresponding mating connector. The second protrusion is configured to slide over the first protrusion and then disengage the first protrusion when a second force is applied to the sleeve, thereby producing a vibratory response in the sleeve. The vibratory response is a tactile vibration or an audible vibration. The second force applied to the sleeve is greater than the first force and the second force may be applied to the sleeve in the same direction as the first force or in the opposite direction.
US09270052B1	Pass-through connector system A pass-through connector system is provided that includes a receptacle assembly and a pass-through connector. The receptacle assembly has a mounting ear at least proximate to a mounting end. The mounting ear defines an aperture therethrough that receives a fastener to mount the receptacle assembly to a substrate. A diameter of the aperture of the mounting ear is greater than an outer diameter of the fastener such that a gap is formed between the mounting ear and the fastener. The pass-through connector extends through a window in a panel that at least partially surrounds the substrate. The pass-through connector has a shroud at a plug end that defines an opening to a cavity. The receptacle assembly is floatable radially within the gap relative to the fastener to allow the shroud to guide the receptacle assembly into alignment with the cavity of the pass-through connector during mating.
US09270051B1	Wet mate connector A wet mate electrical connector includes a female connector and a male connector. The female connector can include a female connector body defining a central passage. The central passage can include a plurality of female contacts. The male connector can include a male connector body defining a central passage. A male pin can project from the central passage of the male connector body. The male pin can include a plurality of male contacts and be insertible into the central passage of the female connector. The male connector can also include a sleeve slidably displaceable over the male pin between a first position in which the sleeve covers the plurality of male contacts in a protected condition, and a second position in which the sleeve is retracted and exposes the plurality of male contacts.
US09270039B2	Surface mount connector for electrically isolating two insulated conductors A surface mount connector includes a pair of electrical contacts spaced from each other a predetermined distance. Each contact includes a substantially flat base portion having upper and lower surfaces, the lower surface being suitable for soldering to a pad or land on a printed circuit board (PCB). Each contact is provided with an integrally-formed conductor-engaging portion extending from a base portion in a direction substantially normal to the base portion. Electrically non-conductive tape is secured to the upper surfaces of the spaced base portions for maintaining the contacts spaced at a set or predetermined distance from each other. The contacts each including member for physically and electrically engaging another insulated conductor so that the connector can physically and electrically engage and secure two separate insulated or clad conductors while maintaining them electrically isolated.
US09270035B2	Carrier and carrier assembly used thereof for positioning IC package A carrier assembly (100) comprises an IC package (200) and a carrier (300) for positioning the IC package (200), the IC package (200) includes a body portion (22), a die portion (21) extending upwardly from the body portion (22) and a ear portion (232) extending from the die portion (21), the ear portion (232) and the body portion (22) defines a space (231), the carrier (300) includes a first side (310), a second side (312) opposite to the first side (310), a position portion (343) extending from the first side (310) and a fixing portion (331) extending from the second side (312) positioned in the space (231) of the IC package (200) to position the IC package (200) on the carrier (300).
US09270034B2	Wire clamping assembly An exemplary wire clamping assembly is disclosed which includes a support body, a clamping strip and at least one clamping screw. The support body can include a first surface and a second surface, the at least one clamping screw being adapted to direct a clamping force to a clamping force receiving portion of the clamping strip for clamping at least one wire between the clamping strip and the first surface of the support body. The clamping strip can be a flexible strip, and the clamping force receiving portion of the clamping strip is, in use, located on the side of the second surface of the support body.
US09270032B2	Connector with piercing tail An electrical connector and a terminal thereof are provided. The electrical connector comprises a housing, a circuit board and a plurality of terminals. The housing comprises a body and an assembly frame. The body is formed with a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other, and includes a terminal mounting hole penetrating through the first surface and the second surface. The assembly frame extends outwardly from the second surface and forms a mounting surface. The circuit board is mounted to the mounting surface. The terminal comprises a main body, a plurality of pins and a pressing portion. The main body is mounted to the corresponding terminal mounting hole. The pins protrude out of the first surface from a side edge of the main body adjacent to the first surface.
US09270031B2	Processes for manufacturing jointing assemblies for medium or high voltage electrical cables and jointing assemblies obtainable by the processes A process for manufacturing a jointing assembly for medium or high voltage electrical cables may include: forming a tubular element made from semi-conductive material; cutting out of the tubular element first and second cylindrical elements; machining an end portion of the first and second cylindrical elements to provide the end portions with an at least partially rounded profile; arranging the first cylindrical element at a radially inner surface of an elastomeric sleeve made from dielectric material; arranging the second cylindrical element at a free end portion of the elastomeric sleeve, spaced apart from the first cylindrical element, with the at least partially rounded profile end portion of the second cylindrical element facing the at least partially rounded profile end portion of the first cylindrical element; and elastically expanding the elastomeric sleeve by inserting at least one removable support element in a radially inner position with respect to the elastomeric sleeve.
US09270019B2	Multiband MIMO vehicular antenna assemblies with DSRC capabilities Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of multiband multiple input multiple output (MIMO) vehicular antenna assemblies for installation to a vehicle body wall. In exemplary embodiments, a multiband MIMO vehicular antenna assembly generally includes at least one cellular antenna configured to be operable over one or more cellular frequencies (e.g., Long Term Evolution (LTE), etc.), at least one satellite antenna configured to be operable over one or more satellite frequencies (e.g., Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), satellite digital audio radio services (SDARS), etc.) and at least one Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) antenna configured to be operable over DSRC frequencies.
US09270018B2	Rooftop antenna, in particular motor vehicle rooftop antenna with associated plug-type connection device An improved rooftop antenna is characterized, inter alia, by the following features: the base (7) has a protruding base foot part (17) on the base lower side (7e) of said base; the base foot part (17) is formed integrally with the remaining part of the base (7) or connected thereto and is electrically conductive or coated, together with the base (7), with an electrically conductive layer; the base foot part (17) has a channel (117), which passes through the foot part (17) transversely and preferably perpendicular to the base (7) in a plug-in and joining direction (Z) for accommodating the at least one coaxial line (21); and the coaxial line (21) is inserted into the at least one channel (117) of the base foot part (17) in such a way that at least one section of the outer circumference of the outer conductor (27) of the coaxial line (21) is pressed mechanically with the electrically conductive inner wall of the channel (117) of the base foot part (17) and DC contact is thereby made therewith.
US09270017B2	Multi-element cavity-coupled antenna An antenna (10) suitable for receiving circularly polarized RF signals from a satellite is integrated with a window (12) of a vehicle (14), such as a roof window (12). The antenna (10) includes a patch element (18) disposed adjacent to the window (12). Radiating strips (26) forming at least one dipole pair are disposed below the patch element (18) and connectable to a transmission line. A coupling element (20) surrounds the radiating strips (26) and a dielectric layer (38) is sandwiched between the patch element (18) and the radiating strips (26). A ground plane (36) is also disposed below the radiating strip (26). A conductive casing (46) perpendicularly surrounds the antenna (10) elements while electrically connecting the ground plane (36) to the coupling element (20) such that the radiating strips (26) are generally disposed within a cavity (24).
US09270016B2	Integrated antenna system A method and apparatus comprising a resin layer, a number of conductive elements, and a number of layers of reinforcement material. The number of conductive elements is on the resin layer. The number of conductive elements has a configuration that forms an antenna system. The number of layers of reinforcement material forms a reinforcement for a composite structure, and at least a portion of the resin layer forms a matrix for the composite structure.
US09270015B2	Attachment component with parasitic antenna A wearable electronic device includes an active antenna and an attachment component for attaching the wearable electronic device to a wearer. The attachment component includes a floating portion adapted to resonate in the presence of a radio frequency (RF) carrier wave transmitted by the active antenna. The floating portion is positioned relative to the active antenna to achieve a target coupling with the transmitted RF carrier wave.
US09270008B2	Transmission line resonator, bandpass filter using transmission line resonator, multiplexer, balanced-to-unbalanced transformer, power divider, unbalanced-to-balanced transformer, frequency mixer, and balance-type filter A transmission line resonator includes a half-wavelength stepped-impedance resonator with two ends short-circuited to ground, and a capacitive element with one end connected to a center portion of the stepped-impedance resonator and the other end short-circuited to ground. The stepped-impedance resonator includes a first transmission line, a second transmission line, and a third transmission line. The second transmission line has a second line impedance and a second line length, with one end being connected to one end of the first transmission line and the other end being short-circuited to ground. The third transmission line has the second line impedance and the second line length, with one end being connected to the other end of the first transmission line and the other end being short-circuited to ground. The first line impedance is lowered in comparison with the second line impedance.
US09270000B2	Waveguide circulator with improved transition to other transmission line media A waveguide circulator for an electro-magnetic field having a wavelength is provided. The waveguide circulator includes: N waveguide arms, where N is a positive integer; a ferrite element having N segments protruding into the N respective waveguide arms; at most (N−1) quarter-wave dielectric transformers attached to respective ends of at most (N−1) other segments; a first quarter-wave dielectric transformer attached to an end of the first segment; and a coaxial-coupling component. The N waveguide arms include a first-waveguide arm and (N−1) other-waveguide arms. The N segments include a first segment protruding into the first-waveguide arm and (N−1) other segments protruding into respective (N−1) other-waveguide arms. The coaxial-coupling component is positioned within a quarter wavelength of the electro-magnetic field from the first quarter-wave dielectric transformer positioned in the first-waveguide arm.
US09269987B2	Anions and derived salts with high dissociation in non-protogenic solvents Salts with formula X−M+ wherein M+ is Li, Na, K, an ammonium, a phosphonium, an imidazolium, a pyridinium, or a pyrazolium and X− is an anion formed from covalent linking of two negative moieties to a positive onium-type core are provided. Also provided are electrolytes and batteries produced from these salts.
US09269983B2	Flow battery An electrolyte system for a flow battery has an anolyte including [Fe(CN)6]3− and [Fe(CN)6]4− and a catholyte including Fe2+ and Fe3+.
US09269972B2	Method for detecting the sealed state of a fuel cell Procedure for detecting the sealing state of a fuel cell stack in which, as soon as the fuel cell stack is considered to be extinguished, the sum of the pressures in the anode circuit and in the cathode circuit equal to P1 is recorded. After an additional period of time of 180 seconds, the sum of the pressures in the anode circuit and in the cathode circuit equal to P2 is recorded. If P2 is less than P1, an alarm is triggered.
US09269969B2	Fuel cell stack A fuel cell stack includes a terminal plate, an insulating member, and an end plate at one end of a stack body formed by stacking a plurality of power generation cells. A heat insulating member and the terminal plate are placed in a recess of the insulating member. The heat insulating member is formed by stacking metal plates and metal plates together alternately. The metal plate is formed by cutting the outer end of a first metal separator of the power generation cell into a frame shape and the metal plate is formed by cutting the outer end of a second metal separator of the power generation cell into a frame shape.
US09269968B2	Methods and devices for generating electricity from a fuel and an oxidant using a capacitor Devices and methods are provided for generating electrical power using a capacitor. The capacitor has a catalytic working electrode, a dielectric, and a counter electrode. Power is generated by flowing a fuel (e.g., hydrogen gas) over the working electrode, charging the capacitor (e.g. by applying a voltage), flowing an oxidant (e.g., oxygen gas) over the working electrode, and connecting the electrodes to a resistive load, which allows current to flow through the load, between the electrodes. The inverse device (i.e., oxidant first, then fuel) functions similarly.
US09269966B2	Method and device for preparing platinum catalyst A method and device for preparing platinum catalyst are disclosed. The method comprises providing a carbon-based material; immersing the carbon-based material with a platinum precursor solution in a first container; controlling pressure and temperature within the first container to a predetermined temperature and predetermined pressure to form water vapor, and then allowing the water vapor to escape from the first container through a first opening of the first container to a second container; and maintaining the predetermined temperature and predetermined pressure within the first container for a period of time to reduce the catalyst on the carbon-based material.
US09269956B1	High energy density metal-oxygen battery The battery includes a cathode configured to generate oxygen ions during discharge of the battery. The battery also includes an oxygen ion-conducting electrolyte that receives the oxygen ions from the cathode during discharge of the battery. The battery further includes an anode that has an anode active medium positioned in the pores of a porous anode current collector. The anode active medium receives the oxygen ions conducted through the oxygen ion conducting electrolyte during discharge of the battery. Additionally, the anode active medium includes an elemental metal that reacts with the oxygen ions to form a metal oxide during discharge of the battery.
US09269950B2	Procedure to optimize materials for cathodes and cathode material having enhanced electrochemical properties A material C-AxM(XO4)y that is of particles of a compound of the formula AxM(XO4)y, wherein said particles include a carbon deposit deposited by means of pyrolysis on at least a portion of the surface thereof, and where: A is Li alone or partially replaced by at most 10 atomic % of Na or K; M is Fe(II), or Mn(II), or mixtures thereof alone or partially replaced by at most 30 atomic % of one or more metals selected from Mn, Ni and Co and/or at most 5% of Fe(III); XO4 is PO4 alone or partially replaced by at most 10 molar % of at least one group selected from SO4, SiO4 and MoO4; and where said material has a calcium impurity content of lower than about 1000 ppm.
US09269947B2	Glass-fiber containing composite materials for alkali metal-based batteries and methods of making Glass-fiber composites are described that include a substrate containing glass fibers and particles in contact with the glass fiber substrate. The particles may include an alkali-metal containing compound. In addition, batteries are described with an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte. The cathode may include alkali-metal containing nanoparticles in contact with glass fibers. Described are methods of making a glass-fiber composite. The methods may include the steps of forming a wet laid non-woven glass fiber substrate, and contacting alkali-metal containing particles on the substrate.
US09269941B2	Molten salt battery A molten-salt battery is provided with rectangular plate-like negative electrodes (21) and rectangular plate-like positive electrodes (41) each housed in a bag-shaped separator (31). The negative electrodes (21) and positive electrodes (41) are arranged laterally and alternately in a standing manner. A lower end of a rectangular tab (22) for collecting current is joined to an upper end of each negative electrode (21) close to a side wall (1A) of a container body (1). The upper ends of the tabs (22) are joined to the lower surface of a rectangular plate-like tab lead (23). A lower end of a rectangular tab (42) for collecting current is joined to an upper end of each positive electrode (41) close to a side wall (1B) of the container body (1). The upper ends of the tabs (42) are joined to the lower surface of a rectangular plate-like tab lead (43).
US09269940B2	System for bypassing and isolating electrical power cells An electrical power cell system including first and second electrical power cells having first and second terminals, one or more transient voltage suppressors connected in parallel with a relay, the relay having two states, the first state of the relay connects the first and second electrical power cells in series, and the second state of the relay bypasses the first electrical power cell so that the first electrical power cell is not connected in series with the second electrical power cell.
US09269933B2	Gasket In a gasket sealing a gap between two opposed surfaces, the gasket is constructed by a tabular main body portion, two lip-like projections which are provided in one surface of the main body portion, and extend in parallel to each other along the main body portion, two small projections which are provided in the other surface of the main body portion and extend in parallel to each other along the main body portion, through holes which are provided at a plurality of positions of the main body portion, and an annular seal portion which is provided in such a manner as to surround the through holes. Accordingly, it is possible to have a good installation property of the gasket and a good stability (seating property) after the installation, and the gasket can be compressed highly by a low reaction force, and has a high reliability.
US09269931B2	Battery cover for prevention of electrolyte leakage In a battery cover, a sealed assembly structure of upper and lower covers of a battery case is configured in such a way that it forms a labyrinth structure that can allow an electrolyte to move upward and downward, thereby increasing an electrolyte leakage resistance of the battery case. Gas discharge holes and micro-holes are formed in the battery cover, and so the battery cover can easily discharge gas from the battery case. In the battery cover, electrolyte recovery ports are arrayed in such a way that the electrolyte can be prevented from leaking from the battery case even when the battery case is turned over or tilts to one side.
US09269923B2	Barrier films for thin film encapsulation A method and apparatus for depositing an inorganic layer onto a substrate is described. The inorganic layer may be part of an encapsulating film utilized in various display applications. The encapsulating film includes one or more inorganic layers as barrier layers to improve water-barrier performance. An oxygen containing gas, such as nitrous oxide, is introduced during the deposition of the inorganic layer. As a result, the inorganic layer is lower in stress and may obtain a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of less than 100 mg/m2-day.
US09269919B2	Stacked organic light emitting diode The present specification discloses an organic electroluminescent device including: an anode; a cathode; and two or more light emitting units provided between the anode and the cathode and including a light emitting layer, in which a light emitting unit among the light emitting units, which is the most associated with the cathode, includes a first n-type organic material layer provided on the cathode side of the light emitting layer, and a first p-type organic material layer is provided between the light emitting unit among the light emitting units, which is the most associated with the cathode, and the cathode.
US09269916B2	Organic thin-film solar cell module and sub-module An organic thin-film solar cell module according to one embodiment includes solar cell panels and reflective surfaces. Each panel includes a substrate, a 1st electrode, a 2nd electrode and a photoelectric conversion layer. When supposing a 1st plane including the reflective surface, a 1st intersection line as a line of intersection of the 1st plane and the 2nd main surface of the substrate, and a 2nd plane including the 1st intersection line and forming an angle of 45° with the 2nd main surface of the substrate and an angle smaller than 45° with the 1st plane, an edge of the photoelectric conversion layer is in contact with the 2nd plane or the 2nd plane intersects the photoelectric conversion layer.
US09269910B2	Substituted carbazoles as hole transport materials for organic electroluminescence devices and organic electroluminescence devices comprising the same A hole transport material for an organic electroluminescence (EL) device, and an EL device including the same, the hole transport material being represented by Formula 1, below:
US09269907B2	Aromatic amine derivative and organic electroluminescence device using the same A compound is shown by the following formula (1). wherein l, m, and n are independently an integer from 1 to 3, Ar1 to Ar4 are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl group having 5 to 30 ring atoms, Ar5, Ar6, and Ar7 are independently a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylene group having 5 to 30 ring atoms, and p is an integer from 0 to 2, and Ar6 and N are bonded via a single bond when p is 0, provided that at least one of Ar1 to Ar4 is substituted with a substituted silyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and at least one of Ar1 to Ar4 is substituted with a cyano group.
US09269903B2	Method of manufacturing variable resistance element and apparatus for manufacturing the same [Object] To provide a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a variable resistance element by which a metal oxide layer having a desired resistivity can be precisely formed.[Solving Means] The method of manufacturing the variable resistance element according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a step of forming a first metal oxide having a first resistivity and a step of forming a second metal oxide having a second resistivity different from the first resistivity. The first metal oxide is formed on a substrate by sputtering, while sputtering a first target made of an oxide of metal, a second target made of the metal with a first power. The second metal oxide layer is formed on the first metal oxide layer by sputtering the second target with a second power different from the first power while sputtering the first target.
US09269897B2	Device structure for a RRAM and method A method of forming a resistive device includes forming a first wiring layer overlying a first dielectric on top of a substrate, forming a junction material, patterning the first wiring layer and junction material to expose a portion of the first dielectric, forming a second dielectric over the patterned first wiring layer, forming an opening in the second dielectric to expose a portion of the junction material, forming a resistive switching material over the portion of the junction material in the opening, the resistive switching material having an intrinsic semiconductor characteristic, forming a conductive material over the resistive switching material, etching the conductive material and the resistive switching material to expose respective sidewalls of the resistive switching material and the conductive material, and the second dielectric, and forming a second wiring layer over the conductive material in contact with the respective sidewalls and the second dielectric.
US09269874B2	Sealing material for light emitting device, light emitting device using the same, and manufacturing method for light emitting device The present invention is intended to provide a sealing material for a light emitting device, which is able achieve both the adhesiveness and the crack resistance, have the high sulfurization resistance and the wet heat resistance, and seal the light emitting element. The sealing material for a light emitting device for sealing a light emitting element is characterized in that in a solid Si-nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum, a peak has a peak top in a chemical shift within a range of −120 ppm or more and −90 ppm or less, and a half width of 5 ppm or more and 12 ppm or less; in the solid Si-nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum, a peak has a peak top in a chemical shift within a range of −80 ppm or more and −40 ppm or less, and a half width of 5 ppm or more and 12 ppm or less; and a silanol content ratio is 11% by weight or more and 30% by weight or less.
US09269872B1	Molded electronic package geometry to control warpage and die stress A method and system are provided for a molded electronic package geometry that enables control of warpage and die stress. A mold tool can be closed to define a space or cavity about a semiconductor die disposed on a substrate. Once the mold tool is closed, a mold material can be applied to the space to produce a mold cap. The mold cap geometry can have a first surface that is in contact with the surface of the substrate and a second surface that is opposite the first surface. The second surface can define a tapered portion of the mold cap in which the larger thickness of the tapered portion of the mold cap is in proximity to the semiconductor die and the smaller thickness of the tapered portion of the mold cap is away from the semiconductor die. The thickness of the tapered portion can vary linearly or non-linearly.
US09269871B2	Light emitting diode Disclosed is a light emitting diode (LED) comprising a light emitting stacked structure and an electrode structure formed to have a pattern on the light emitting stacked structure. The electrode structure of the LED includes a cluster of reflectors disposed along the pattern on the light emitting stacked structure, and a pad material layer formed to entirely cover the reflectors.
US09269869B2	Semiconductor optical element In order to provide a highly reliable silicon-germanium semiconductor optical element of high luminous efficiency or of low power consumption that can reduce or prevent the occurrence of dislocations or crystal defects on the interface between a light emitting layer or a light absorption layer and a cladding layer, in a silicon-germanium semiconductor optical element, a germanium protective layer 11 of non-light emission is disposed between a germanium light emitting layer or the light absorption layer 10 and a cladding layer 12 disposed above a substrate. The germanium protective layer 11 has the electrical conductivity different from electrical conductivity of the germanium light emitting layer or the light absorption layer 10.
US09269865B2	Nanostructure semiconductor light emitting device A nanostructure semiconductor light emitting device may include a first conductivity-type semiconductor base layer, a mask layer disposed on the base layer and having a plurality of openings exposing portions of the base layer, a plurality of light emitting nanostructures disposed in the plurality of openings, and a polycrystalline current suppressing layer disposed on the mask layer. At least a portion of the polycrystalline current suppressing layer is disposed below the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer. Each light emitting nanostructure includes a first conductivity-type semiconductor nanocore, an active layer, and a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer.
US09269864B2	Light emitting device and lighting system A light emitting device includes a first electrode layer, a second conductive semiconductor layer on the first electrode layer, an active layer on the second conductive semiconductor layer, and a first conductive semiconductor layer on the active layer. An AlyGa1-yN layer (where, 0 y≦1) is provided over the first conductive semiconductor layer, and an InxGa1-xN pattern (where, 0 x≦1) is provided over the AlyGa1-yN layer. A gallium nitride semiconductor layer is provided over the InxGa1-xN pattern; and a pad electrode is provided on the gallium nitride semiconductor layer.
US09269863B2	Light-emitting apparatus The present application discloses a light-emitting apparatus comprising a first light-emitting semiconductor stack, a first intermediate layer formed on the first light-emitting semiconductor stack and a second light-emitting semiconductor stack formed on the first intermediate layer. The first intermediate layer comprises a first conductive semiconductor layer, a second conductive semiconductor layer and an intermediate region. The intermediate region has a discontinuous structure located between the first conductive semiconductor layer and the second conductive semiconductor layer.
US09269862B2	Light-emitting device A light-emitting device includes: a Distributed Bragg reflector comprising alternate first semiconductor layers and second semiconductor layers, wherein each first semiconductor layer comprises a low-refractive-index part having a depth; and a light-emitting semiconductor stack associated with the Distributed Bragg reflector; wherein the depths of the low-refractive-index parts of the first semiconductor layers are gradually changed in a direction toward the light-emitting semiconductor stack.
US09269861B2	Light emitting device package and lighting device for vehicle including the same Embodiments relate to a light emitting device package including a package body, a light emitting structure disposed on the package body, the light emitting structure including a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second conductive semiconductor layer, the light emitting structure being divided into at least two light emitting cells, a support substrate located between the package body and the light emitting structure, a first electrode and a second electrode connected to each of the light emitting cells and fluorescent substances disposed respectively on the light emitting cells. At least two layers among the first conductive semiconductor layer, the active layer and the second conductive semiconductor layer included in each of the light emitting cells next to each other are electrically separated from each other.
US09269859B2	Lighting emitting device with aligned-bonding having alignment patterns A light-emitting device comprises a semiconductor light-emitting stacked layer having a first connecting surface, wherein the semiconductor light-emitting stacked layer comprises a first alignment pattern on the first connecting surface, and a substrate under the semiconductor light-emitting stacked layer, wherein the substrate has a second connecting surface being operable for connecting with the first connecting surface, wherein the substrate comprises a second alignment pattern on the second connecting surface, and the second alignment pattern is corresponding to the first alignment pattern.
US09269851B2	Metal contact scheme for solar cells A method of depositing metal on an exposed surface of a p-type semiconductor region of a semiconductor device comprising a p-n junction is disclosed, the method comprising: immersing the exposed surface of the p-type semiconductor region on which the metal is to be deposited in a solution of metal ions; producing an electric field in the semiconductor device such that the p-n junction is forward biased; electrochemically depositing the metal on the exposed surface of the p-type semiconductor region of the semiconductor device by reduction of metal ions in the solution.
US09269850B2	Method and apparatus for forming copper(Cu) or antimony(Sb) doped zinc telluride and cadmium zinc telluride layers in a photovoltaic device A method and apparatus for an amount of Cu or Sb dopant incorporated into a zinc-based layer as the layer is being formed. The layer is formed over a coated substrate using an electrochemical deposition (ECD) process. In the ECD process, the bias voltage and plating solution composition may be systematically changed during the electrochemical deposition process to change the amount of Cu or Sb dopant incorporated into the plated layer.
US09269838B2	Radiation detector system and method of manufacture A high electric field radiation detector includes a first and second electrode, a radiation detector layer and a soft polvmer layer. The soft polvmer detector layer located below the radiation detector layer and in contact with at least the first electrode.
US09269835B2	Method and device for control of avalanche photo-diode characteristics for high speed and high gain applications A device that may include A DC power supply coupled to a fixed current source; an avalanche photo-diode (APD); a DC voltage regulator that comprises a regulating transistor; wherein the DC voltage regulator is arranged to (a) maintain a regulated voltage at a fixed value, and (b) output the regulated voltage; and a temperature control module that is arranged to maintain a portion of the temperature control module at a fixed temperature; wherein the DC voltage regulator and the APD are electrically coupled in parallel to each other, so that a sum of currents that pass through the APD and the regulating transistor equals a fixed current supplied by the fixed current source; and wherein the portion of the temperature control module is thermally coupled to the DC voltage regulator and to the APD, and wherein APD and the regulating transistor are thermally coupled to each other.
US09269827B2	Oxidizing the source and doping the drain of a thin-film transistor A method for manufacturing a thin-film transistor (TFT) is provided, including the following steps. A gate is formed on a substrate. A gate insulating layer is formed on the gate. A patterned semiconductor layer is formed on the gate insulating layer. A source is formed on the patterned semiconductor layer. The peripheral portion of the source is oxidized to form an oxide layer, wherein the oxide layer covers the source and a portion of the patterned semiconductor layer. A protective layer and hydrogen ions are formed, wherein the protective layer covers the oxide layer and the patterned semiconductor layer. The patterned semiconductor layer not covered by the oxide layer is doped with the hydrogen ions to form a drain. A TFT is also provided.
US09269821B2	Semiconductor device A transistor including an oxide semiconductor layer can have stable electrical characteristics. In addition, a highly reliable semiconductor device including the transistor is provided. A semiconductor device includes a multi-layer film including an oxide layer and an oxide semiconductor layer, a gate insulating film in contact with the multi-layer film, and a gate electrode overlapping with the multi-layer film with the gate insulating film provided therebetween. In the semiconductor device, the oxide semiconductor layer contains indium, the oxide semiconductor layer is in contact with the oxide layer, and the oxide layer contains indium and has a larger energy gap than the oxide semiconductor layer.
US09269819B2	Semiconductor device having a gate and a conductive line in a pillar pattern A semiconductor device including a vertical gate and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed, which prevent a floating body phenomenon, thereby increasing a cell threshold voltage and reducing leakage current, resulting in improved refresh properties of the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a plurality of pillar patterns, including first pillar patterns arranged along a first direction and second pillar patterns arranged along a second direction, formed over a semiconductor substrate; a gate extending in the first direction, arranged along sidewalls of the first pillar patterns, and configured to couple the first pillar patterns; a junction region formed in an upper portion of the pillar patterns; and a conductive line arranged along the sidewalls of the first pillar patterns and provided in a region disposed below the junction region and over the gate.
US09269818B2	Array substrate for liquid crystal display device and method for fabricating the same An array substrate for the liquid crystal display device, the array substrate includes: a first insulating film pattern on an insulating substrate and having an opening; a first light shielding film pattern on the first insulating film pattern including the opening; a gate insulating film over the entire surface of the insulating substrate including the first light shielding film pattern; an active layer on top of the gate insulating film and overlapping the first light shielding film pattern; a pixel electrode on top of the gate insulating film to be separated from the active layer; a source electrode and a drain electrode on top of the active layer, the drain electrode being separated from the source electrode and directly connected to the pixel electrode; a passivation film over the entire surface of the insulating substrate including the source electrode and the drain electrode; a second insulating film pattern on top of the passivation film and overlapping the first light shielding film pattern; a second light shielding film pattern on the second insulating film pattern; and a plurality of divided common electrodes on top of the passivation film and overlapping the pixel electrode.
US09269816B2	Thin film transistor A thin film transistor (TFT) is provided, which includes a substrate, a first gate layer, an insulation layer, a first source/drain layer, a second source/drain layer, a semiconductor layer, a passivation layer and a second gate layer. The first gate layer is disposed on the substrate. The insulation layer is disposed on the first gate layer. The first source/drain layer is disposed on the insulation layer. The second source/drain layer is disposed on the insulation layer. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the insulation layer and covers the first source/drain layer and the second source/drain layer. The passivation layer is disposed on the insulation layer and covers the semiconductor layer. The second gate layer is disposed on the passivation layer and contacts the first gate layer through a via so that the two gate layers keep a same voltage level.
US09269814B2	Sacrificial layer fin isolation for fin height and leakage control of bulk finFETs The present disclosure relates to a structure and method for fin isolation in bulk FinFETs. A sacrificial portion is formed between the actual fin and the substrate, which gets selectively removed at a later stage of processing to reveal a cavity which extends all the way under the fin. This helps prevent source/drain leakage as there is no path for current flow between the fin and bulk substrate. Furthermore, this method of formation helps in precise control of fin-height in bulk FinFETs.
US09269809B2	Methods for forming protection layers on sidewalls of contact etch stop layers When forming semiconductor devices with contact plugs comprising protection layers formed on sidewalls of etch stop layers to reduce the risk of shorts, the protection layers may be formed by performing a sputter process to remove material from a contact region and redeposit the removed material on the sidewalls of the etch stop layers.
US09269808B2	Method and apparatus for power device with depletion structure A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate of a first conductivity type and an epitaxial structure of the first conductivity type disposed on the substrate. The semiconductor device further includes a well region having a first doping concentration of a second conductivity type disposed in the epitaxial structure and the substrate. The semiconductor device further includes a drain region and a source region respectively formed in the epitaxial structure inside and outside of the well region. The semiconductor device further includes a body region of the first conductivity type disposed under the source region, and a pair of first and second doped regions disposed in the well region between the drain region and the source region. The first and second doped regions extend outside of the well region and toward the body region.
US09269805B2	Method to manufacture short channel trench MOSFET Aspects of the present disclosure describe a trench MOSFET with a channel length that may be controlled by counterdoping the body-drain junction to form a straggle region adjacent to the trenches. The channel length is defined between the straggle region at the bottom and a source region at the top. Both of the straggle region and the source region are of the same conductivity type though they may be different ion species. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
US09269803B2	Semiconductor device The reliability of a field effect transistor made of a nitride semiconductor material is improved. An ohmic electrode includes a plurality of unit electrodes isolated to be separated from each other. With this configuration, an on-state current can be prevented from flowing in the unit electrodes in a y-axial direction (negative direction). Further, in the respective unit electrodes, a current density of the on-state current flowing in the y-axial direction (negative direction) can be prevented from increasing. As a result, an electromigration resistance of the ohmic electrode can be improved.
US09269788B2	Ohmic contact to semiconductor A solution for forming an ohmic contact to a semiconductor layer is provided. A masking material is applied to a set of contact regions on the surface of the semiconductor layer. Subsequently, one or more layers of a device heterostructure are formed on the non-masked region(s) of the semiconductor layer. The ohmic contact can be formed after the one or more layers of the device heterostructure are formed. The ohmic contact formation can be performed at a processing temperature lower than a temperature range within which a quality of a material forming any semiconductor layer in the device heterostructure is damaged.
US09269781B2	Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a first, a second, a third, a fourth semiconductor region, a control electrode, and an insulating film. The first region contains silicon carbide. The second region is provided on the first region and contains silicon carbide. The third region is provided on the second region and contains silicon carbide. The fourth region is provided on the third region and contains silicon carbide. The control electrode is provided in a trench. The trench is formed in the fourth, the third, and the second semiconductor region. The insulating film is provided between a side surface of the trench and the control electrode. The insulating film contains a high-dielectric constant region. The high-dielectric constant region contacts with at least the third semiconductor region. The high-dielectric constant region has a higher dielectric constant than a dielectric constant of silicon oxide.
US09269777B2	Source/drain structures and methods of forming same The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device including a gate stack disposed over a substrate, a source/drain (S/D) feature at least partially embedded within the substrate adjacent the gate stack. The S/D feature includes a first semiconductor material layer, a second semiconductor material layer disposed over the first semiconductor material layer. The second semiconductor material layer is different to the first semiconductor material layer. The S/D also includes a third semiconductor material layer disposed over the second semiconductor material layer, which includes a tin (Sn) material.
US09269774B2	Electronic device An electronic device (1) includes a semiconductor substrate (3) having a front surface (7), a first electrode (8) and a second electrode (9) disposed on the front surface (7) of the substrate (3), wherein the first electrode (8) and the second electrode (9) each have at least one epitaxial graphene monolayer (10). The at least one epitaxial graphene monolayer (10) of the first electrode (8) forms an ohmic contact with the substrate (3) and the at least one epitaxial graphene monolayer (10) of the second electrode (9) forms a Schottky barrier with the substrate (3).
US09269771B2	Integrated circuit comprising components, for example NMOS transistors, having active regions with relaxed compressive stresses An integrated circuit includes a substrate and at least one component unfavorably sensitive to compressive stress which is arranged at least partially within an active region of the substrate limited by an insulating region. To address compressive stress in the active region, the circuit further includes at least one electrically inactive trench located at least in the insulating region and containing an internal area configured to reduce compressive stress in the active region. The internal area is filled with polysilicon. The polysilicon filled trench may further extend through the insulating region and into the substrate.
US09269770B2	Integrated circuit system with double doped drain transistor An integrated circuit system includes a substrate, forming a gate over the substrate, forming a first drift region having a first counter diffused region and a source diffused region, the first drift region in the substrate adjacent a first side of the gate, and forming a second drift region having a second counter diffused region and a drain diffused region, the second drift region in the substrate adjacent a second side of the gate opposite the first side of the gate.
US09269768B2	Insulation wall between transistors on SOI An insulation wall separating transistors formed in a thin semiconductor layer resting on an insulating layer laid on a semiconductor substrate, this wall being formed of an insulating material and comprising a wall crossing the thin layer and the insulating layer and penetrating into the substrate, and lateral extensions extending in the substrate under the insulating layer.
US09269762B2	Metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor within topmost thick inter-metal dielectric layers Embodiments of MIM capacitors may be embedded into a thick IMD layer with enough thickness (e.g., 10 KÅ˜30 KÅ) to get high capacitance, which may be on top of a thinner IMD layer. MIM capacitors may be formed among three adjacent metal layers which have two thick IMD layers separating the three adjacent metal layers. Materials such as TaN or TiN are used as bottom/top electrodes & Cu barrier. The metal layer above the thick IMD layer may act as the top electrode connection. The metal layer under the thick IMD layer may act as the bottom electrode connection. The capacitor may be of different shapes such as cylindrical shape, or a concave shape. Many kinds of materials (Si3N4, ZrO2, HfO2, BST . . . etc.) can be used as the dielectric material. The MIM capacitors are formed by one or two extra masks while forming other non-capacitor logic of the circuit.
US09269744B2	Manufacturing method of solid-state imaging apparatus To realize simplification of a process of forming hollow portions in a solid-state imaging apparatus, a plurality of light receiving portions is formed on a semiconductor substrate, and color filter layers as hollow portion forming layers are formed above the semiconductor substrate (FIG. 1A). A sealable layer for opening boundary portions of the color filter layers is formed on the color filter layers (FIG. 1B). Hollow portions are formed on side surfaces of the color filter layer by etching using the sealable layer as a mask (FIG. 1C). The sealable layer is heated and softened to connect mutually adjacent sealable layers to form a sealing layer for sealing the aperture regions of the hollow portions (FIG. 1D).
US09269735B2	Method of manufacturing solid-state imaging device, solid-state imaging device, and electronic apparatus The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a solid-state imaging device, including, forming on a first substrate a semiconductor thin film which is to be photoelectric conversion sections, forming driving circuits on a face side of a second substrate, laminating the first substrate and the second substrate by disposing the first substrate and second substrate opposite to each other in a condition in which the semiconductor thin film is connected to the driving circuits, and removing the first substrate from the semiconductor thin film in a condition in which the semiconductor thin film is left on the second substrate side.
US09269734B2	Method of manufacturing solid-state imaging device According to one embodiment, the method of manufacturing a solid-state imaging device includes: forming a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements by two-dimensionally arranging semiconductor areas of a second conductivity type at a semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type in a matrix pattern; forming the photoelectric conversion elements in a rectangular shape in plan view, the photoelectric conversion elements being formed by forming a grid-like trench in plan view so as to partition the semiconductor layer; forming the photoelectric conversion element formed into the rectangular shape in plan view into a convex polygonal shape in plan view whose number of corners is larger than the number of corners of a rectangular; and forming an element isolation area including a light shielding member at a trench coated with an insulating film after coating an inner peripheral surface of the trench with the insulating film.
US09269730B2	Imaging systems with backside isolation trenches An image sensor such as a backside illumination image sensor may be provided with analog circuitry, digital circuitry, and an image pixel array on a semiconductor substrate. Trench isolation structures may separate the analog circuitry from the digital circuitry on the substrate. The trench isolation structures may be formed from dielectric-filled trenches in the substrate that isolate the portion of the substrate having the analog circuitry from the portion of the substrate having the digital circuitry. The trench isolation structures may prevent digital circuit operations such as switching operations from negatively affecting the performance of the analog circuitry. Additional trench isolation structures may be interposed between portions of the substrate on which bond pads are formed and other portions of the substrate to prevent capacitive coupling between the bond pad structures and the substrate, thereby enhancing the high frequency operations of the image sensor.
US09269725B2	Display device A driver circuit portion of a display device has a function in which image signals are written to a selected pixel successively so as to display an image on a screen and a function in which writing operation of an image signal is stopped and a transistor is turned off so as to maintain one image written to the screen when the one image is continuously displayed on the screen. Such functions are achieved by a transistor whose off current per micrometer in channel width is reduced to an extremely low value that is lower than 10 zA/μm at room temperature and lower than 100 zA/μm at 85° C.
US09269716B2	Method of manufacturing semiconductor device having embedded conductive line Disclosed herein is a method includes: forming first and second cavities, the first cavity having a first width, each of the second cavities having a second width narrower than the first width; forming a first conductive layer buried in the second cavities and formed on bottom and side surface of the semiconductor substrate defined by the first cavity so that a third cavity is defined by the first conductive layer formed on the bottom and side surface of the semiconductor substrate; subjecting an etch back process to the first conductive layer so that a first conductive portion is formed at a bottom corner of the first cavity, further a fourth cavity is formed on the semiconductor substrate uncovered with the first conductive portion in the first cavity; and forming a first insulating layer in the fourth cavity and in the second cavity.
US09269714B2	Device including a transistor having a stressed channel region and method for the formation thereof A device includes a substrate, a P-channel transistor and an N-channel transistor. The substrate includes a first layer of a first semiconductor material and a second layer of a second semiconductor material. The first and second semiconductor materials have different crystal lattice constants. The P-channel transistor includes a channel region having a compressive stress in a first portion of the substrate. The channel region of the P-channel transistor includes a portion of the first layer of the first semiconductor material and a portion of the second layer of the second semiconductor material. The N-channel transistor includes a channel region having a tensile stress formed in a second portion of the substrate. The channel region of the N-channel transistor includes a portion of the first layer of the first semiconductor material and a portion of the second layer of the second semiconductor material. Methods of forming the device are also disclosed.
US09269706B2	Method of processing a silicon wafer and a silicon integrated circuit Methods and systems for processing a silicon wafer are disclosed. A method includes providing a flash memory region in the silicon wafer and providing a bipolar transistor with a polysilicon external base in the silicon wafer. The flash memory region and the bipolar transistor are formed by depositing a single polysilicon layer common to both the flash memory region and the bipolar transistor.
US09269703B2	ESD protection using diode-isolated gate-grounded nMOS with diode string An ESD protection circuit with a diode string coupled to a diode-isolated, gate-grounded NMOS ESD device. A method of forming an ESD protection circuit with a diode string coupled to a diode-isolated, gate-grounded NMOS ESD device.
US09269700B2	Stacked semiconductor die assemblies with improved thermal performance and associated systems and methods Stacked semiconductor die assemblies with improved thermal performance and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a semiconductor die assembly can include a stack of semiconductor dies and a thermally conductive casing at least partially enclosing the stack of semiconductor dies within an enclosure. A package substrate carries the thermally conductive casing, and an interposer is disposed between the thermally conductive casing and the stack of semiconductor dies. A peripheral portion of the interposer extends laterally beyond the stack of semiconductor dies and is coupled to a plurality of conductive members interposed between the peripheral portion and the package substrate.
US09269695B2	Semiconductor device assemblies including face-to-face semiconductor dice and related methods Methods of manufacturing semiconductor device assemblies include attaching a back side of a first semiconductor die to a substrate and structurally and electrically coupling a first end of laterally extending conductive elements to conductive terminals on or in a surface of the substrate. Second ends of the laterally extending conductive elements are structurally and electrically coupled to bond pads on or in an active surface of the first semiconductor die. Conductive structures are structurally and electrically coupled to bond pads of a second semiconductor die. At least some of the conductive structures are aligned with at least some of the bond pads of the first semiconductor die. An active surface of the second semiconductor die faces an active surface of the first semiconductor die. At least some of the conductive structures are structurally and electrically coupled to at least some of the bond pads of the first semiconductor die.
US09269694B2	Packages with thermal management features for reduced thermal crosstalk and methods of forming same An embodiment package includes a first die stack on a surface of a package component, a second die stack on the surface of the package component, and a contour lid over the first die stack and second die stack. The contour lid includes a first thermal conductive portion over the first die stack, a second thermal conductive portion over the second die stack, and a thermal barrier portion between the first thermal conductive portion and the second thermal conductive portion. The thermal barrier portion includes a low thermal conductivity material.
US09269686B2	Debond interconnect structures The present subject matter relates to the field of fabricating microelectronic devices. In at least one embodiment, the present subject matter relates to forming an interconnect that has a portion thereof which becomes debonded from the microelectronic device during cooling after attachment to an external device. The debonded portion allows the interconnect to flex and absorb stress.
US09269677B2	Fabrication method of packaging substrate A packaging substrate and a semiconductor package using the packaging substrate are provided. The packaging substrate includes: a substrate body having a die attach area, a circuit layer formed around the die attach area and having a plurality of conductive traces each having a wire bonding pad, and a surface treatment layer formed on the wire bonding pads. Therein, only one of the conductive traces is connected to an electroplating line so as to prevent cross-talk that otherwise occurs between conductive traces due to too many electroplating lines in the prior art.
US09269670B2	Bonding structure of semiconductor package, method for fabricating the same, and stack-type semiconductor package A bonding structure of a semiconductor package includes: a first conductive member configured to transmit an electrical signal; and a bonding pad configured to be electrically coupled to a surface of the first conductive member and comprising a plurality of sub bonding pads.
US09269666B2	Methods for selective reverse mask planarization and interconnect structures formed thereby Methods for planarizing layers of a material, such as a dielectric, and interconnect structures formed by the planarization methods. The method includes depositing a first dielectric layer on a top surface of multiple conductive features and on a top surface of a substrate between the conductive features. A portion of the first dielectric layer is selectively removed from the top surface of at least one of the conductive features without removing a portion the first dielectric layer that is between the conductive features. A second dielectric layer is formed on the top surface of the at least one of the conductive features and on a top surface of the first dielectric layer, and a top surface of the second dielectric layer is planarized. A layer operating as an etch stop is located between the top surface of at least one of the conductive features and the second dielectric layer.
US09269661B1	Low resistance power switching device A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate with doped regions of a first type and doped regions of a second type. A first metallization layer connects to the doped regions of the first type through conductive paths, such that current is able to flow within the metallization layer along a plurality of linear axes. A second metallization layer connects to the doped regions of the second type through conductive paths, such that that current is able to flow within the metallization layer along a plurality of linear axes. Contacts on an exterior surface of the semiconductor device can be arranged concentrically.
US09269656B2	High efficiency module A module (1) includes a first functional device (2) and a second functional device (3). The first functional device (2) includes a base electrode, an emitter electrode and a collector electrode. The second functional device (3) includes at least one electrode. The module (1) further includes a conductive frame (4). One of the base electrode, the emitter electrode, and the collector electrode of the first functional device (2) is directly connected to the frame (4). The electrode of the second functional device (3) is also directly connected to the frame (4). The frame (4) includes a portion serving as a terminal for external connection.
US09269655B2	Method for fabricating a semiconductor package with conductive carrier integrated heat spreader In one implementation, a semiconductor package includes a control conductive carrier having a die side and an opposite input/output (I/O) side connecting the semiconductor package to a mounting surface. The semiconductor package also includes a control FET of a power converter switching stage having a control drain attached to the die side of the control conductive carrier. The control conductive carrier is configured to sink heat produced by the control FET into the mounting surface. The semiconductor package includes a sync conductive carrier having another die side and another opposite I/O side connecting the semiconductor package to the mounting surface, and a sync FET of the power converter switching stage having a sync source attached to the die side of the sync conductive carrier.
US09269648B2	Thermally enhanced package with lid heat spreader A method and apparatus are provided for manufacturing a lead frame based thermally enhanced package (9) with exposed heat spreader lid array (96) designed to be optimized for compression mold encapsulation of an integrated circuit die (94) by including a perimeter reservoir regions (97r) in each heat spreader lid (96) for movement of mold compound (98) displaced during the mold compression process.
US09269642B2	Methods for testing integrated circuits of wafer and testing structures for integrated circuits Aspects of the present invention relate to methods of testing an integrated circuit of a wafer and testing structures for integrated circuits. The methods include depositing a sacrificial material over a first conductor material of the integrated circuit, and contacting a test probe to the deposited sacrificial material. The methods can also include testing the integrated circuit using the test probe contacting the sacrificial material. Finally, the methods can include removing the sacrificial material over the first conductor material of the integrated circuit subsequent to the testing of the integrated circuit.
US09269638B2	Temperature detecting apparatus, substrate processing apparatus and method of manufacturing semiconductor device A temperature detecting apparatus is provided which is capable of suppressing disconnection of a thermocouple wire or positional deviation of a thermocouple junction portion caused by change over time. The temperature detecting apparatus includes: an insulation rod installed to extend in a vertical direction and including a through-hole in vertical direction; a thermocouple wire inserted in the through-hole of the insulation rod, the thermocouple wire including a thermocouple junction portion at an upper end thereof and an angled portion at a lower end of the insulation rod; and a buffer area installed below the insulation rod and configured to suppress a restriction of a horizontal portion of the angled portion upon heat expansion, wherein an upper portion of the thermocouple wire or a middle portion in the vertical direction are supported by the insulation rod.
US09269636B2	High quality dielectric for hi-k last replacement gate transistors A replacement metal gate transistor is formed with high quality gate dielectric under the high-k dielectric. The high quality gate dielectric is formed on the substrate at a temperature of at least 850° C. A sacrificial gate dielectric is formed on the high quality gate dielectric and a polysilicon replacement gate is formed on the sacrificial gate dielectric. The polysilicon replacement gate is removed leaving a gate trench. The sacrificial gate dielectric is removed from a bottom of the gate. A high-k dielectric is deposited into the gate trench. Metal gate material is deposited on the high-k dielectric.
US09269628B1	Methods of removing portions of at least one fin structure so as to form isolation regions when forming FinFET semiconductor devices One illustrative method disclosed herein includes, among other things, forming a plurality of first and second fins that are made of different semiconductor materials that may be selectively etched relative to one another, forming a first insulating material between the plurality of first and second fins, forming an etch mask above the first and second fins that exposes a portion of at least one first fin and exposes a portion of at least one second fin, performing an etching process to remove the exposed portion of the at least one first fin selectively to the first insulating material and the exposed portion of the at least one second fin so as to thereby define at least one removed fin cavity in the first insulating material, removing the patterned etch mask, and forming a second insulating material in the at least one removed fin cavity.
US09269624B2	Wafer processing method Disclosed herein is a wafer processing method including a wafer supporting step of mounting an adhesive film for die bonding on the back side of a wafer, attaching a dicing tape to the adhesive film, and supporting the peripheral portion of the dicing tape to an annular frame, wherein the wafer has already been divided into individual device chips along division lines formed on the front side or a break start point has already been formed inside the wafer along each division line, a protective film forming step of applying a water-soluble resin to the front side of the wafer and/or the peripheral portion of the adhesive film projecting from the outer circumference of the wafer, thereby forming a protective film from the water-soluble resin, and an adhesive film breaking step of expanding the dicing tape to thereby break the adhesive film along the individual device chips.
US09269619B2	Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same A semiconductor device concerning the embodiment includes a semiconductor layer which has a first surface and a second surface which is opposite to the first surface, an interlayer which is provided on the first surface and which consists of only metal whose standard oxidation-reduction potential is not lower than 0 (zero) V in an ionization tendency, and an electrode provided on the interlayer. The semiconductor device further includes an electrical conductive layer which covers an inside of a hole which is formed in the semiconductor layer so as to reach the interlayer the interlayer from the second surface, and which is electrically connected to the electrode via the interlayer which is exposed to a bottom of the hole.
US09269577B2	Method for manufacturing nitride semiconductor device Forming a group III nitride semiconductor layer having p-type conductivity on at least one layer or more formed on an Si substrate or sapphire substrate using at least one of an epitaxial growth or ion implantation method. When forming the group III nitride semiconductor layer, at least one type of metal element selected from Zn, Li, Au, Ag, Cu, Pt, and Pd having a formation energy of a group III element substitute higher than that of Mg is doped simultaneously with Mg of a p-type dopant to introduce an interstitial site. Subsequent to activation of Mg as an acceptor, the metal element is removed from the group III nitride semiconductor layer, and the concentration of the metal element is not more than 1/100 of the concentration of Mg to realize a hole concentration of not less than 1018 to 1019 cm−3.
US09269576B2	Silicon carbide semiconductor substrate and method for manufacturing same A silicon carbide semiconductor substrate is made of a silicon carbide single crystal and is formed with a stamp on at least a surface as an identification indication formed of a crystal defect. When a silicon carbide single crystal is allowed to grow using the silicon carbide semiconductor substrate as a seed crystal, the stamp can be propagated to the silicon carbide single crystal as a crystal defect. When silicon carbide semiconductor substrates are manufactured using the silicon carbide single crystal, the stamp has already been formed on each of the silicon carbide semiconductor substrates.
US09269566B2	Substrate processing apparatus A substrate processing apparatus capable of forming an oxide film on a substrate by forming a layer on the substrate by supplying a source gas into a process vessel accommodating the substrate via the first nozzle, and simultaneously supplying an oxygen-containing gas through a second nozzle and a hydrogen-containing gas through a first nozzle into the process vessel having an inside pressure thereof lower than atmospheric pressure; mixing and reacting the oxygen-containing gas with the hydrogen-containing gas in a non-plasma atmosphere within the process vessel to generate atomic oxygen; and oxidizing the layer with the atomic oxygen to change the layer into an oxide layer is disclosed.
US09269564B2	Thin film deposition apparatus A thin film deposition apparatus includes a reaction chamber, a main disk installed in the reaction chamber, and a gas discharging unit disposed outside the main disk. The gas discharging unit recollects a gas in the reaction chamber, and includes: a base member that includes an outer sidewall, an inner sidewall, and a lower wall that connects the outer and inner sidewalls, and is ring-shaped with an open upper portion. At least one through hole is formed in the lower wall. A discharge sleeve is configured to be inserted into the through hole, wherein a gas outlet is formed in the discharge sleeve. An upper cover that is ring-shaped covers the open upper portion of the base member. A plurality of gas inlets are formed in the upper cover.
US09269563B2	Methods for forming interconnect structure utilizing selective protection process for hardmask removal process Methods and apparatuses for forming a dual damascene structure utilizing a selective protection process to protect vias and/or trenches in the dual damascene structure while removing a hardmask layer from the dual damascene structure. In one embodiment, a method for removing a patterned hardmask layer from a substrate includes forming an organic polymer material on a dual damascene structure that exposes substantially a patterned hardmask layer disposed on an upper surface of the dual damascene structure, removing the patterned hardmask layer on the substrate, and removing the organic polymer material from the substrate.
US09269562B2	In situ chamber clean with inert hydrogen helium mixture during wafer process Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a method for cleaning a processing chamber during substrate processing. During a first substrate processing step, a plasma is formed from a gas mixture of argon, helium, and hydrogen in the processing chamber. In a second substrate processing step, an argon plasma is formed in the processing chamber.
US09269561B2	Wafer debonding using long-wavelength infrared radiation ablation Methods are provided for handling a device wafer. For example, a method includes providing a stack structure having a device wafer, a handler wafer, and a bonding structure disposed between the device wafer and handler wafer, and irradiating the bonding structure with long-wavelength infrared energy to ablate the bonding structure.
US09269553B2	Systems and methods for rapidly screening samples by mass spectrometry Systems and methods are used to rapidly screening samples. A fast sample introduction device that is non-chromatographic is instructed to supply each sample of a plurality samples to a tandem mass spectrometer using a processor. The fast sample introduction device can include a flow injection analysis device, an ion mobility analysis device, or a rapid sample cleanup device. The tandem mass spectrometer is instructed to perform fragmentation scans at two or more mass selection windows across a mass range of each sample of the plurality of samples using the processor. The two or more mass selection windows across the mass range can have fixed or variable window widths. The tandem mass spectrometer can be instructed to obtain a mass spectrum of the mass range before instructing the tandem mass spectrometer to perform the fragmentation scans.
US09269546B2	Plasma reactor with electron beam plasma source having a uniform magnetic field Electron beam-confining electromagnets of an electron beam generator are aligned with an electron beam axis, each of the electromagnets being folded to define a main section and a pair of angled wing sections disposed at respective angles relative to said main section, and a conductor wound around the edge.
US09269544B2	System and method for treatment of biofilms A plasma system is disclosed. The system includes a plasma device including an inner electrode and an outer electrode coaxially disposed around the inner electrode, wherein at least one of the inner electrode and the outer electrode is temperature controlled; an ionizable media source coupled to the plasma device and configured to supply ionizable media thereto; and a power source coupled to the inner and outer electrodes and configured to ignite the ionizable media at the plasma device to form a plasma effluent.
US09269543B2	Compensation of defective beamlets in a charged-particle multi-beam exposure tool An exposure pattern is computed which is used for exposing a desired pattern on a target by means of a blanking aperture array in a particle-optical lithography apparatus which has a finite number of defects, said desired pattern being composed of a multitude of image elements within an image area on the target: A list of defective blanking apertures is provided, comprising information about the type of defect of the defective blanking apertures; from the desired pattern a nominal exposure pattern is calculated as a raster graphics over the image elements disregarding the defective blanking apertures; the “compromised” image elements (1105) are determined which are exposed by aperture images of defective blanking apertures; for each compromised element (1105), a set of neighboring image elements is selected as “correction elements” (1104); for each compromised element, corrected dose values are calculated for the correction elements, said corrected dose values minimizing an error functional of the deviation of the dose distribution including the defects from the nominal dose distribution, under the constraint that each of the corrected dose values falls within the allowed doses; and a corrected exposure pattern (1103) is generated by substituting the corrected dose values for the nominal dose values at the correction elements.
US09269542B2	Plasma cathode charged particle lithography system In one embodiment, a system for patterning a substrate includes a plasma chamber; a power source to generate a plasma within the plasma chamber; and an extraction plate system comprising a plurality of apertures and disposed along a side of the plasma chamber. The extraction plate system is configured to receive an extraction voltage that biases the extraction plate system with respect to the plasma chamber wherein the plurality of apertures are configured to extract a plurality of respective charged particle beamlets from the plasma. The system further includes a projection optics system to direct at least one of the plurality of charged particle beamlets to the substrate.
US09269534B2	Sample holder and method for observing electron microscopic image In an upper main body of a sample holder, a laminate of an insulative thin film and a secondary electron emission protective thin film is provided. An electron beam emitted from an electron gun enters the secondary electron emission protective thin film side. The undersurface of the insulative thin film is a sample adhesion surface, where a sample to be an observation target is held by adsorption or the like. The secondary electron emission protective thin film is made of a material having a low secondary electron emission coefficient δ and, preferably, is non-insulative. That is, the secondary electron emission protective thin film is conductive even though the electric resistance is high. Accordingly, the charge level of a site irradiated with the electron beam has a low charge level.
US09269531B2	Backscatter reduction in thin electron detectors In a direct electron detector, backscattering of electrons into the detector volume from below the sensor is prevented. In some embodiments, an empty space is maintained below the sensor. In other embodiments, a structure below the sensor includes geometry, such as multiple high aspects ratio channels, either extending to or from the sensor to trap electrons, or a structure of angled surfaces to deflect the electrons that pass through the sensor.
US09269528B2	Medium current ribbon beam for ion implantation A method of setting up a medium current ribbon beam for ion implantation is provided. It includes providing an ion source fed with a process gas and a support gas. The process ion beam is separated from the support gas beam with a mass analyzing magnet, and the intensity of the process ion beam is controlled by varying the ratio of process gas to support gas in the ion source gas feed. Process beam intensity may also be controlled with one or more mechanical current limiting devices located downstream of the ion source. An ion beam system is also provided. This method may control the total ribbon beam intensity at the target between approximately 3 uA to about 3 mA.
US09269519B2	Ultrananocrystalline diamond films with optimized dielectric properties for advanced RF MEMS capacitive switches An efficient deposition process is provided for fabricating reliable RF MEMS capacitive switches with multilayer ultrananocrystalline (UNCD) films for more rapid recovery, charging and discharging that is effective for more than a billion cycles of operation. Significantly, the deposition process is compatible for integration with CMOS electronics and thereby can provide monolithically integrated RF MEMS capacitive switches for use with CMOS electronic devices, such as for insertion into phase array antennas for radars and other RF communication systems.
US09269518B2	Electric charging apparatus and failure determination method therefor An electric charging apparatus and a failure determination method therefor are provided. In the electric charging apparatus, a relay allows a current to flow inside the electric charging apparatus by switching of a switch. An acceleration sensor detects a vibration of the relay and generating an acceleration sensing signal. A control unit receives the acceleration sensing signal from the acceleration sensor and detects failure of the electric charging apparatus.
US09269517B2	Kind of anti-adhesion device, a heating apparatus including the device, and method of operating the same A kind of anti-adhesion device for a relay. The device can include a control circuit and adhesion detecting circuit of first and second relays, which are used to respectively control power on and power off of the first and second electric heater. Closing a switch of the control circuit of the first and second relays is used to lead out the line and the output elements of the adhesion detecting circuit, to form a detecting loop. An interlocking circuit is bridged between the control circuit of the first and second relay. Therefore the first and second relay won't be closed at the same time, to avoid the fault caused by parallel connection of electric heaters. The adhesion detecting circuit can output a square wave when a relay has adhesion. The square wave avoids mixing with a low level output of the detecting circuit.
US09269508B2	Tap switch The invention relates to a tap changer for voltage regulation with semiconductor switching components on a regulating transformer having a regulating winding. The tap changer is of a modular design and each module comprises, respectively, one partial winding of the regulating winding that is connectable or disconnectable by means of semiconductor switching components. Varistors and capacitors are additionally integrated for protecting the semiconductor switching components against high voltages.
US09269504B2	Electrode, method for producing electrode, and energy device, electronic device, and transportation device including electrode Disclosed herein is an electrode for energy devices such as electric double layer capacitors, which includes conductive fibers made of carbon, such as carbon nanotubes, as an electrode active material and has a high capacitance. The electrode for energy devices includes a current collector and a plurality of conductive fibers (e.g., carbon nanotubes) provided to stand on a surface of the current collector so that their one ends are electrically connected to the surface of the current collector, wherein the conductive fibers are made of carbon and have carboxyl group-containing functional groups or oxo group-containing functional groups and hydroxyl group-containing functional groups attached thereto. The conductive fibers preferably carry a quinone group-containing compound.
US09269502B2	Carbon materials comprising enhanced electrochemical properties The present application is directed to carbon materials comprising an optimized pore structure. The carbon materials comprise enhanced electrochemical properties and find utility in any number of electrical devices, for example, as electrode material in ultracapacitors. Methods for making the disclosed carbon materials are also disclosed.
US09269498B2	Sintered capacitor electrode including multiple thicknesses An example includes a capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte, at least one anode disposed in the capacitor case, the at least one anode comprising a sintered portion disposed on a substrate, an anode conductor coupled to the substrate in electrical communication with the sintered portion, the anode conductor sealingly extending through the capacitor case to an anode terminal disposed on the exterior of the capacitor case with the anode terminal in electrical communication with the sintered portion, a cathode disposed in the capacitor case, a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode and a cathode terminal disposed on an exterior of the capacitor case and in electrical communication with the cathode, with the anode terminal and the cathode terminal electrically isolated from one another.
US09269494B2	Monolithic ceramic electronic component Solder-repellent portions are each arranged so as to extend over all or substantially all of a portion of a corresponding one of outer electrodes provided on a corresponding one of end surfaces of a monolithic ceramic electronic component and partially on portions of the outer electrode provided over two side surfaces of the monolithic ceramic electronic component. When the monolithic ceramic electronic component is mounted on the circuit board, solder does not adhere to the end surfaces and portions of the outer electrode provided on portions of the two side surfaces. Thus, expansion and contraction that occur as a result of application of an AC voltage is not transmitted or is not significantly transmitted to the circuit board. Consequently, vibrations of the circuit board are significantly reduced or prevented.
US09269487B2	Common mode noise filter and production method therefor A common mode noise filter includes a first insulating layer, a first coil conductor on an upper surface of the first insulating layer, a second coil conductor on a lower surface of the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer on the upper surface of the first insulating layer to cover the first coil conductor, a third insulating layer on a lower surface of the second insulating layer to cover the second coil conductor. The first insulating layer contains glass and inorganic filler, and contains pores dispersed therein. The second insulating layer covers the first coil conductor, contains glass and inorganic filler, and contains pores dispersed therein. The third insulating layer covers the second coil conductor, contains glass and inorganic filler, and contains pores dispersed therein. This common mode noise filter has excellent high-frequency characteristics at a high yield rate.
US09269485B2	Method of creating spiral inductor having high Q value A method for fabricating an inductor structure having an increased quality factor (Q) is provided. In one embodiment, a substrate is provided and a plurality of metal layers are formed on the substrate. A spirally patterned conductor layer is formed over and in the substrate and in the metal layers to produce a planar spiral inductor. A via hole is formed over and in the substrate and in the metal layers within the spirally patterned conductor layer, the via hole being formed by a through silicon via (TSV) process. Thereafter, the via hole is filled with a core layer, wherein the core layer extends from a bottom surface of the substrate to a top surface of the metal layers.
US09269484B2	Magnet assembly An electromagnet comprising a ferromagnetic yoke which comprises a yoke. Mutually opposing first and second pole pieces are provided. The first pole piece is provided with a planar coil having a first side facing the yoke and a second side facing the yoke. A balancing member is arranged on the second side of the planar coil to counterbalance the attractive force between the planar coil and the yoke. The other pole piece may also be provided with a corresponding balancing member.
US09269482B2	Magnetizing apparatus Magnetic structure production may relate, by way of example but not limitation, to methods, systems, etc. for producing magnetic structures by printing magnetic pixels (aka maxels) into a magnetizable material. Disclosed herein is production of magnetic structures having, for example: maxels of varying shapes, maxels with different positioning, individual maxels with different properties, maxel patterns having different magnetic field characteristics, combinations thereof, and so forth. In certain example implementations disclosed herein, a second maxel may be printed such that it partially overwrites a first maxel to produce a magnetic structure having overlapping maxels. In certain example implementations disclosed herein, a magnetic printer may include a print head comprising multiple parts and having various properties. In certain example implementations disclosed herein, various techniques for using a magnetic printer may be employed to produce different magnetic structures. Furthermore, description of additional magnet-related technology and example implementations thereof is included herein.
US09269481B2	Iron powder coated with Mg-containing oxide film Oxide-coated Fe powder for producing various electromagnetic circuit components requiring high resistivity is provided. The oxide-coated Fe powder is a Mg-containing oxide film-coated iron powder coated with an Mg—Fe—O ternary-based deposition film at least containing (Mg, Fe)O. The (Mg,Fe)O is a crystalline MgO-dissolving wustite. The Mg—Fe—O ternary-based oxide deposition film has a sulfur-enriched layer containing a higher concentration of sulfur than that of central portion of the iron powder, fine crystalline texture having a grain size of 200 nm or less, and the outermost surface is substantially composed of MgO. A composite soft magnetic material using the Mg-containing oxide film-coated iron powder is also provided.
US09269478B2	Transparent conductive film-preparing method and transparent film prepared therefrom Provided are a method for preparing a transparent conductive layer and a transparent conductive layer prepared by the method. The method for preparing a transparent conductive layer includes: 1) forming a cellulose derivative film by coating a transparent substrate with a cellulose derivative coating liquid; 2) hydrolyzing the cellulose derivatives by treating the cellulose derivative film using an alkaline agent; 3) forming a metal film by coating the hydrolyzed cellulose derivative film with an organic metal ink and reducing metals on the cellulose derivative; and 4) forming a conductive metal layer by heat-treating the cellulose derivative film with the metal film formed, and a transparent conductive layer prepared by the method. According to the present invention, a process can be simplified, and also a transparent conductive layer having excellent conductivity, transmittance, bending resistance, and low haze can be prepared.
US09269472B2	Fluorine-doped tin-oxide particles and manufacturing method therefor Fluorine-doped tin oxide particles having a structure characterized by peaks at at least 123±5 cm−1, 139±5 cm−1, and 170±5 cm−1 in Raman spectroscopy. The particles preferably have additional Raman spectral peaks at 78±5 cm−1, 97±5 cm−1, 109±5 cm−1, 186±5 cm−1, and 207±5 cm−1. The particles preferably have a specific surface area of 10 to 300 m2/g.
US09269469B2	Arrangement and method for inverse X-ray phase contrast imaging An arrangement for inverse x-ray phase contrast imaging includes a photon-counting x-ray detector and a multibeam x-ray tube. Focal points of the x-ray tube are collimated such that a narrow x-ray beam that is directed toward an optical axis of the arrangement and toward the x-ray detector may be generated. An active surface of the x-ray detector is at least as large as a cross-sectional surface of the narrow x-ray beam. The arrangement also includes a source grating arranged between the x-ray tube and the x-ray detector. The arrangement includes a defraction grating arranged between the source grating and the x-ray detector, and an absorption grating arranged between the defraction grating and the x-ray detector.
US09269465B2	Device for limiting the degassing of tritiated waste issued from the nuclear industry A method and device for limiting the degassing of tritiated waste issued from the nuclear industry are provided. The method reduces an amount of generated tritiated hydrogen (T2 or HT) and/or tritiated water (HTO or T2O) including at least one piece of tritiated waste from the nuclear industry. The method includes placing the package in contact with a mixture including manganese dioxide (MnO2) combined with a component that includes silver; and placing the package in contact with a molecular sieve.
US09269462B2	Nuclear fission reactor, a vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system Disclosed embodiments include a vented nuclear fission fuel module system. Given by way of non-limiting example and not of limitation, an illustrative vented nuclear fission fuel module system includes a nuclear fission fuel element capable of generating a gaseous fission product. A valve body is associated with the nuclear fission fuel element, and the valve body defines a plenum therein for receiving the gaseous fission product. A reclosable valve is in operative communication with the plenum for controllably venting the gaseous fission product from the plenum, and the valve body includes a flexible diaphragm coupled to the valve for moving the valve to a closed position.
US09269461B2	Method and system for providing fuel in a nuclear reactor Exemplary embodiments provide automated nuclear fission reactors and methods for their operation. Exemplary embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, re-use of nuclear fission fuel, alternate fuels and fuel geometries, modular fuel cores, fast fluid cooling, variable burn-up, programmable nuclear thermostats, fast flux irradiation, temperature-driven surface area/volume ratio neutron absorption, low coolant temperature cores, refueling, and the like.
US09269453B2	Fuse array A fuse array may include: an E-fuse including a plurality of active regions having a floating node and a contact node, and a plurality of gates overlapping the respective active regions and separated from each other between the floating node and the contact node; and a plurality of fuse sets each including two or more E-fuses and sharing the floating node or the contact node.
US09269447B1	Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device A nonvolatile semiconductor memory device according to an embodiment comprises a control unit, in a data write, determining at least one of: a first requirement that the number of times of a data read on first through n1-th pages (where n1 is an integer of 1 to N−1) of a target block executed after the most recent data erase on the target block, is less than a reference number of times; and a second requirement that the number of memory cells whose threshold voltage is higher than a reference voltage, of a plurality of memory cells of a reference page of n1+1-th through N-th pages of the target block, is less than a reference number, and when the determined requirement is satisfied, writing additional data to the n1+1-th through N-th pages of the target block.
US09269443B2	Semiconductor device and program fail cells A semiconductor device includes a memory block including even memory cells configured to form an even page and odd memory cells configured to form an odd page. The semiconductor device may also include an operation circuit configured to perform a program operation on the even memory cells and the odd memory cells. A first verify operation may separately verify the even memory cells and the odd memory cells, and a second verify operation may simultaneously verify the even memory cells and the odd memory cells. Further, the operation circuit may be configured to selectively perform the first verify operation and the second verify operation depending on a number of adjacent program fail cells in response to a verify result value.
US09269434B2	Resistive memory apparatus and write-in method thereof A resistive memory apparatus and a write-in method thereof are provided. The memory controller provides unselected bit-lines and unselected word-lines both not coupled to a selected resistive memory cell respectively with a first bit-line voltage and a first word-line voltage in one of a setting duration and a resetting duration, wherein the first bit-line voltage is equal to a product of a writing-in voltage VW and (n−1)/n and the first word-line voltage is equal to VW×1/n. The memory controller provides the unselected bit-lines not coupled to the selected resistive memory cell with a second bit-line voltage and the unselected word-lines not coupled to the selected resistive memory cell with a second word-line voltage in the other one of the setting duration and the resetting duration, wherein the second bit-line voltage is equal to VW×1/n and the second word-line voltage is equal to VW×(n−1)/n.
US09269431B2	Configurable reference current generation for non volatile memory This disclosure relates to generating a reference current for a memory device. In one aspect, a non-volatile memory device, such as a phase change memory device, can determine a value of a data digit, such as a bit, stored in a non-volatile memory cell based at least partly on the reference current. The reference current can be generated by mirroring a current at a node that is biased by a voltage bias. A configurable resistance circuit can have a resistance that is configurable. The resistance of the configurable resistance circuit can be in series between the node and a resistive non-volatile memory element. In some embodiments, a plurality of non-volatile memory elements can each be electrically connected in series between the resistance of the configurable resistance circuit and a corresponding selector.
US09269430B1	Memory device having cross point array structure, memory system, and method of operating memory device In a method of operating a memory device having a cross point array structure, the memory device includes multiple tiles, and each of the tiles includes memory cells of multiple layers. The method includes accessing, in a first tile, multiple memory cells of a first layer disposed in a region where at least one first line and at least one second line cross each other, accessing, in the first tile, multiple memory cells of a second layer disposed in a region where at least one first line and at least one second line cross each other, and accessing, after the memory cells of the multiple layers of the first tile are accessed, multiple memory cells included in a second tile. Related memory devices and memory systems are also discussed.
US09269429B2	Resistive memory device, resistive memory system, and method of operating resistive memory device A resistive memory device includes a memory cell array including a plurality vertically stacked layers having one layer designated as an interference-free layer and another layer designated as an access prohibited layer, wherein the interference-free layer and the access prohibited layer share a connection with at least one signal line and access operations directed to memory cells the access prohibited layer are prohibited.
US09269425B2	Low forming voltage non-volatile storage device A three-dimensional array of memory elements that reversibly change a level of electrical conductance in response to a voltage difference being applied across them. The memory elements can be set to a low resistance state and reset to a high resistance state during standard operation by biasing appropriate voltages on the word lines and bit lines. Prior to standard operation, the memory elements undergo a forming operation, during which current through the bit lines is limited. A forming voltage is applied to the memory elements during forming with a polarity such that a higher voltage is applied to anodes and a lower voltage to cathodes.
US09269422B2	Two transistor ternary random access memory A two transistor ternary random access memory (TTTRAM) circuit includes an voltage/current input, an input/output switch, a first transistor, a first pull up resistor, a second transistor, and a second pull up resistor. The first transistor has a first emitter, a first collector connected to the input/output switch, and a first base. The first pull up resistor is connected to the first emitter and the voltage/current input. The second transistor has a second emitter connected to ground, a second collector, and a second base connected to the input/output switch. The second pull up resistor is connected to the first base, the second collector, and the voltage/current input.
US09269421B2	Semiconductor memory and method for operating the same A semiconductor memory may include: a storage unit suitable for storing a minimum operation interval between row command operations, a detection unit suitable for detecting whether row command signals inputted for the row command operations are activated at the minimum operation interval, a latching unit suitable for generating flag signals by latching the row command signals, and a shifting unit suitable for shifting the flag signals based on the minimum operation interval in response to an output signal of the detection unit, and generating an internal row command signals.
US09269413B2	Semiconductor device having transistor and semiconductor memory device using the same Semiconductor device capable of preventing off-leakage of the transistor may include a pulse voltage generator configured to generate a pulse voltage, and a transistor configured to have a gate provided with the pulse voltage. The transistor is in an off state in response to the pulse voltage.
US09269410B2	Leakage measurement systems Described examples include leakage measurement systems and methods for measuring leakage current between a word line at a boosted voltage and a word line at a supply voltage. The boosted voltage may be generated by charge pump circuitry. Examples of leakage measurement systems described herein may be included in memory devices.
US09269404B1	Semiconductor package on package memory channels with arbitration for shared calibration resources A package on package (PoP) apparatus includes a shared ZQ calibration path and a shared ZQ calibration resistor for calibrating multiple channels of DRAM on a memory package of the PoP apparatus. Arbitration circuitry on a processor package of the PoP apparatus is coupled to separate memory controllers for the multiple memory channels. The arbitration circuitry is configured to indicate availability of the shared ZQ calibration resistor. The memory controllers are configured to communicate with the arbitration circuitry before performing a ZQ calibration and to delay the ZQ calibration when the arbitration circuitry indicates the ZQ calibration resistor is busy.
US09269400B2	Apparatus for locking a component drawer into a chassis Provided herein is an apparatus, including: a component drawer, a chassis including an opening configured to removably receive the component drawer therethrough, a cover for the component drawer, and means for locking the component drawer in the chassis during movement of the component drawer into the chassis with the cover in a storage position, and for releasing the component drawer from the chassis when the cover is the non-storage position.
US09269395B2	Display control apparatus, display apparatus, and method for controlling the same Disclosed is a display control apparatus for performing display control in order to display an image on a display apparatus; the display control apparatus comprising an input unit configured to input image group data composed of a plurality of images to be sequentially played; an acquiring unit configured to acquire information of a display size of a specific object included in each of the images; and a deciding unit configured to decide a play speed at which the plurality of images are sequentially played one by one in accordance with the display size of the specific object included in each of the images.
US09269389B2	Sputtering target of magnetic material A magnetic sputtering target which contains B and is obtained by a melting and casting method, wherein the B content is 10 at % or more and 50 at % or less, and the remainder is one or more elements selected from Co, Fe, and Ni. Based on the method of the present invention, the sputtering target, in which gaseous impurities are few, there are no cracks and fractures, and segregation of its main constituent elements is minimal, is obtained. Consequently, when sputtered with a magnetron sputtering device comprising a DC power supply, this sputtering target yields a significant effect of being able to inhibit the generation of particles during sputtering, and improve the production yield upon forming thin films.
US09269386B1	Data storage device on-line adapting disturbance observer filter A data storage device is disclosed comprising a head actuated over a disk comprising tracks defined by servo sectors. A location of the head is generated based on the servo sectors, and a position error signal (PES) representing a difference between a target location for the head and the measured location for the head is generated. An actuator control signal (ACS) is generated in response to the PES, a disturbance compensation signal (DCS) is generated based on the PES and the ACS, and the DCS is filtered with a disturbance observer filter. The DCS is filtered with a plurality of band-pass filters, and an output of one of the band-pass filters is filtered with a peak detection filter configured to detect a peak frequency corresponding to a peak in a frequency response of the band-pass filter, wherein the disturbance observer filter is adjusted based on the peak frequency.
US09269385B1	Servo channel hybrid analog-digital high pass filter An apparatus for storing data includes a storage medium, a head assembly disposed in relation to the storage medium and operable to read and write data on the storage medium, an analog high pass filter operable to filter an output from the head assembly to yield a filtered analog signal, wherein a high pass corner frequency of the analog high pass filter is below a servo data frequency in the data, an analog to digital converter operable to sample the filtered analog signal to yield digital samples, and a digital filter operable to perform pole-zero compensation for the analog high pass filter on the digital samples to yield filtered digital samples, with a zero at the high pass corner frequency of the analog high pass filter, and with a pole at a frequency higher than the high pass corner frequency of the analog high pass filter.
US09269378B2	Stray field shielding for perpendicular magnetic recording write head The present invention relates to stray magnetic shielding in PMR systems. The stray magnetic fields can funnel through the magnetic write head into the recording medium and lead to degradation in performance, even erasure. By placing a magnetic shield around the return pole, and spaced from the main pole by a nonmagnetic material, the stray magnetic flux is diverted into the additional stray field magnetic shields such that the stray magnetic fields travel mainly through the shield, away from the main pole. This ensures the stray magnetic flux density will be decreased greatly before reaching the recording medium, unable to negatively affect performance. To further ensure ease of manufacturing, the magnetic shield is made from the same material as the main pole, the return pole, or both.
US09269370B2	Adaptive speech filter for attenuation of ambient noise According to a preferred aspect of the instant invention, there is provided a system and method that allows the user to attenuate ambient noise in speech recordings in the audio part of a video recording. The user does not need to define particular sections or samples or individual parameters. The system is automatically analyzing the input signal and in a plurality of individual steps detects the ambient noise, determines an adaptive filter, implements the filter and therewith attenuates the ambient noise accordingly.
US09269367B2	Processing audio signals during a communication event A method of processing audio signals during a communication session between a user device and a remote node, includes receiving a plurality of audio signals at audio input means at the user device including at least one primary audio signal and unwanted signals and receiving direction of arrival information of the audio signals at a noise suppression means. Known direction of arrival information representative of at least some of said unwanted signals is provided to the noise suppression means and the audio signals are processed at the noise suppression means to treat as noise, portions of the signal identified as unwanted dependent on a comparison between the direction of arrival information of the audio signals and the known direction of arrival information.
US09269353B1	Methods and systems for measuring semantics in communications A content is divided into tokens. Tokens can represent sounds, symbols, letters, words, sentences, paragraphs, or documents, among other possibilities. Probable measures of meaning (PMMs) are determined for each token. Given a target token, a proximity function for other tokens can be calculated, which in turn can be used to modify the PMMs for the other tokens. These modified PMMs for the other tokens can then be used in conjunction with the PMM for the target token to generate a relative measure of meaning (RMM) for the target token.
US09269345B2	Signal processing The electronic device and a corresponding signal processing method disclosed herein reduces electromagnetic noise. To that end, the electronic device includes a delay line, an oscillator, and a modulator. The delay line generates a spread spectrum clock signal from an input clock signal, where a timing jitter and a period of jitter of the spread spectrum clock signal are controlled at each period of the spread spectrum clock signal based on a digital code. The oscillator uses the spread spectrum clock signal to generate a processing signal. The modulator modulates the processing signal as a function of an audio signal.
US09269342B2	In-ear active noise reduction earphone An active noise reduction earphone. The earphone includes structure for positioning and retaining the earphone in the ear of a user without a headband, active noise reduction circuitry including an acoustic driver with a nominal diameter greater than 10 mm oriented so that a line parallel to, or coincident with, an axis of the acoustic driver and that intersects a centerline of the nozzle intersects the centerline of the nozzle at angle θ>±30 degrees. A microphone is positioned adjacent an edge of the acoustic driver. The earphone is configured so that a portion of the acoustic driver is within the concha of a user and another portion of the acoustic driver is outside the concha of the user when the earphone is in position. An opening coupling the nozzle to the environment includes impedance providing structure in the opening.
US09269337B2	Drum mounting device and drum A floor tom-tom is mounted on three floor tom-tom legs via three tom-tom mounting devices. Each tom-tom mounting device is composed of a memory lock and a floor tom-tom bracket located on the memory lock. The tom-tom mounting device is configured to be capable of fixing the floor tom-tom bracket to the memory lock.
US09269332B2	Font preloading There is provided a method for preloading the glyphs required to display the content of a system. In accordance with an embodiment of the present technique, only those glyphs which are present in the system upon startup or synchronization of an electronic device are preloaded. The glyphs present upon startup or synchronization of the electronic device may be determined by scanning the system. In an illustrated embodiment, scanning the system may include analyzing models and views to determine the glyphs present in the system.
US09269331B2	Information processing apparatus which cooperates with other apparatus, and information processing system in which a plurality of information processing apparatuses cooperates The present invention is directed to providing, in a plurality of information processing apparatuses which transmits and receives objects, a technique for causing the display contents in the apparatuses to be related by the apparatuses performing simple exchange of information. An information processing apparatus includes a display control unit configured to cause, based on the information on the azimuth direction in which an object displayed on a screen has been moved, from other apparatus that transmits the information and the information indicating the azimuth direction in which the screen of the information processing apparatus has been directed, an object which is the same as an object displayed on a screen of the other apparatus to appear from an azimuth direction opposite of the azimuth direction in which the object displayed on the screen of the other apparatus has been moved, in the screen of the information processing apparatus.
US09269330B2	Head mounted display apparatus and backlight adjustment method thereof A head mounted display apparatus and a backlight adjustment method thereof are disclosed. The head mounted display apparatus comprises a display module, a backlight module, an application processor, an eye image capture apparatus, an infrared (IR) light emitting diode (LED) and an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The backlight module provides a backlight to the display module. The eye image capture apparatus captures an eye image. The IR LED provides an auxiliary light source to the eye image capture apparatus. The ASIC calculates a current pupil size according to the eye image. The application processor adjusts the backlight intensity of the backlight module according to the current pupil size in an adjustment mode.
US09269329B2	Display device, data processor and method thereof A data processor for a display device that includes a plurality of pixels, each of which includes red, first green, blue, and second green sub-pixels, may include an input gamma processor for processing image data including red, green, and blue grayscale data into linearized image data by applying a gamma function to the image data, a first sub-pixel rendering unit for rendering the linearized image data according to layout of a plurality of sub-pixels included in the plurality of pixels using a 3×1 rendering filter to output linearized second sub-pixel data, and an output gamma processor for processing the linearized second sub-pixel data into non-linearized second sub-pixel data by applying an inverse gamma function to the linearized second sub-pixel data.
US09269316B2	Shift register, gate driving device and liquid crystal display device A shift register, a gate driving device and a liquid crystal display device aim to solve the problem that the lifespan of the gate driving device is shortened since some transistors in an existing shift register are in a turn-on state all the time during a non-operational period to reduce noise on a corresponding gate line. The shift register includes an output module (12) for connecting a control signal output terminal (OUTPUT) of the shift register and a clock signal input terminal (CLKIN) under the control of the signal output from a driving module (11); a first pull-down module (13) for connecting the pull-up node (PU) and the second level signal input terminal (15) and connecting the control signal output terminal (OUTPUT) of the shift register and the second level signal input terminal (15) under the control of the signal output from a driving module (11); and a second pull-down module (14) for connecting the pull-up node (PU) and the second level signal input terminal (15) and connecting the control signal output terminal (OUTPUT) of the shift register and the second level signal input terminal (15) under the control of the signal output from a driving module (11).
US09269314B2	Display driver The display driver includes an image memory which is configured by including a plurality of memory mats, a plurality of power supply switches which can perform an ON and OFF control of power supply to each of the plurality of memory mats, and a control circuit which turns on or off the power supply switches. The control circuit turns on the plurality of power supply switches in such a manner that the power supply to the memory mat to which the image data is written at an initial time, among the plurality of memory mats, becomes stable earlier than the power supply to the other memory mats.
US09269310B1	Progressive display updates Techniques for performing progressive updates on displays of respective electronic devices. The techniques may update a display in two or more steps for the purpose of first providing a quick response and thereafter providing a higher quality rendering of the update. For instance, when the techniques receive an indication that the device has received an instruction to perform an update on a particular portion of the display, the techniques may compare one or more aspects of the update to one or more predefined criteria. If the update satisfies the criteria, then the techniques may instruct a display controller to first perform the update in black and white and may set a timer for later instructing the display controller to perform the update in grayscale.
US09269308B2	Universal back light unit control Display backlight units are controlled with a signal. A message has an address header specifying one of an array of backlight units, and instructions for individually controlling each of the backlight units, particularized accordingly. The message is routed from a controller to a first controllable backlight unit of the display, which controllably responds to its corresponding particularized instructions. The message is sequentially routed in order from each backlight unit to the next in a chained ring configuration. Data from the backlight units is similarly routed back to the controller.
US09269292B2	Method of setting target locations for reducing image sticking, organic light emitting display device, and method of driving the same A method of setting target locations for reducing image sticking is provided. According to the method, a plurality of images, each of the images being displayed during each frame by an organic light emitting display device are acquired. The target locations at which image sticking frequently occurs are set by comparing the images. Image data corresponding to the target locations are stored in a memory unit. A plurality of pixel circuits may simultaneously emit light in the organic light emitting display device.
US09269290B2	Display device and driving method thereof A display device is provided. The display device includes pixels, a data driver, a signal controller, a data processor. The data driver is configured to apply a first data voltage to a first pixel. The signal controller is configured to transfer an image data signal and a data control signal for controlling an operation of the data driver. The data processor is configured to detect a first region including a moving in a first image signal, to apply a first dynamic capacitance control (DCC) to the first region, to apply a second DCC to a second region other than the moving pattern region, to generate the second image signal by combining the first region to which the first DCC is applied and the second region to which the second DCC is applied, and to transfer the second image signal to the signal controller.
US09269288B2	Generating method of Gamma value test chart of display device and measuring method of Gamma value thereof The present disclosure provides a method for generating a test chart for Gamma value of a display device and a method for testing Gamma value thereof. The method includes: determining a grayscale corresponding to a generated test chart for Gamma value of the display device, and determining luminance of a standard picture area represented by the test chart for Gamma value of the display device; determining a grayscale voltage of a test picture area according to the grayscale corresponding to the standard picture area in the display panel, and determining the luminance of the test picture area displayed by the display panel under the grayscale voltage; comparing the luminance of the test picture area and the luminance of the standard picture area, and determining the Gamma value of the display device according to the result of the comparison.
US09269285B2	Array substrate including a first switching circuit, a second switching circuit, and a fan-out unit, display device including the same and method of operating the display device An array substrate includes a display area including a plurality of pixels coupled to a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of data lines; a data driving unit, coupled to a fan-out unit and configured to drive the data lines; a first switching circuit between the display area and the data driving unit and configured to control the data lines to share electric charges in an image display mode; and a second switching circuit coupled to the fan-out unit via a fuse unit and configured to be disconnected from the fan-out unit in the image display mode.
US09269284B2	Escape route marking with a luminous strip made of photoluminescent material An escape route marking for an airplane with a long luminous strip consisting of a photoluminescent material, a housing in which the luminous strip is arranged and that is designed clear or transparent at least on its top side, and a holding rail for the housing. The holding rail possesses a seating recess for the housing of the luminous strip and cover wings that project laterally on both sides of the holding rail in the longitudinal direction. The top side of the housing inserted in the holding recess is exposed, the cover wings are designed to be elastic, and at least the cover wings of the holding rail consist of a material that is more elastic than the material of the housing.
US09269272B2	Independent instrument landing system monitor A system and method of monitoring received instrument landing system (ILS) signals onboard an aircraft includes performing a pre-approach sampling of the received ILS signals to thereby generate pre-approach phase ILS data. A statistical approach course of the aircraft is determined based at least in part on the pre-approach phase ILS data. A determination is made as to when the aircraft is below a predetermined activation altitude and, when it is, approach sampling of the received ILS signals is performed to generate approach phase ILS data. The approach phase ILS data is compared to the statistical approach course to determine a course deviation. An alert signal is selectively generated when the course deviation exceeds a predetermined magnitude.
US09269261B2	Communication method and device for remote control of an actuator for mobile equipment in a building The present invention relates to an operating method for a communication device (DC) for remote control of an actuator (ACT) for a piece of mobile equipment (ME) in a building, comprising the steps consisting of: analysing a first received signal (RS) to determine if at least one sequence of the first received signal (RS) can be interpreted as being in accordance with a configuration communication mode which can be used by the communication device (DC); on receipt of at least one sequence of the first received signal which is in accordance with a configuration mode, defining said configuration communication mode (MCi) as the identified configuration communication mode; defining an operational communication mode (MUO) on the basis of the identified configuration communication mode (MCi); receiving a second signal (RS2) according to the operational communication mode (MUO); and interpreting the second received signal (RS2) according to the operational communication mode (MUO), in such a way as to identify control data in the second received signal (RS2).
US09269256B2	Dynamic activation of service indicators based upon service personnel proximity Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and computer program product for dynamic activation of service indicators based upon service personnel proximity. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for dynamic activation of service indicators based upon service personnel proximity is provided. The method includes receiving at an enclosure of different hardware devices in a data center, a message for personnel proximity based activation of a service indicator lamp and activating a presence sensor in response to receiving the message. The method also includes responding to presence sensing an individual by the presence sensor by activating the service indicator lamp of the enclosure.
US09269254B2	Signalling device for divers A signalling device for divers (3) has, along a shoulder strap (4) for compressed air bottles, a clip (12) which is pivotably attached in the shoulder region to the shoulder strap (4) and is detachably connected at the other free end to the shoulder strap (4) by means of a closure (13, 13′). The closure (13, 13′) can be opened manually or opens automatically when an alarm is triggered, for example when a limiting value which is set on a diving computer is exceeded. The clip (12) then floats above the shoulder in the manner of a torch which is held upright, especially since the clip (12) has a signal light (14) as an all-round light at the free end. An antenna (21) of an ultrasonic transmitter (20) can be provided on the clip (12), and if appropriate also a GPS transmitter (22) or transponder which makes it easier to locate the diver (3) above the water. A hose (10) leading to a compressed air bottle (9) is clamped in between the clip (12) and the shoulder strap (4), which hose (10) has a reserve mouthpiece (11). This alternative supply of breathing air is released when the clip (12) is opened.
US09269251B2	Medical data transport over wireless life critical network A communicator facilitates communications with a remote server via a wireless network supporting a plurality of disparate data transport mechanisms having differing characteristics. A processor coupled to memory is disposed in a communicator housing, which is configured for portability. The memory stores wireless radio firmware and data transfer instructions that are executable by the processor for transferring data to the remote server in accordance with a priority level. The priority level is based in part on criticality of the data and the communicator status. A radio disposed in the housing effects communications via the wireless network in accordance with the firmware. A power source in the housing supplies power for communicator components. The processor executes program instructions for selecting a data transport mechanism among the plurality transport mechanisms based on the priority level, and transmits the data via the wireless network via the radio using the selected transport mechanism.
US09269248B2	Environmental parameter responsive, aspirated fire detector An aspirated smoke detector includes at least one ambient atmosphere inflow collection pipe with a plurality of inflow ports arranged along the pipe. The ports of the pipe are defined at least in part by temperature sensitive materials which alter the area of the respective inflow port in response to physical and/or chemical changes. As the temperature increases the area increases, thereby drawing more of the local ambient air and airborne particulate matter into the flow pipe, and then onto the smoke sensing chamber. This increased flow off-sets the dilution present due to other air in the respective pipe from other inflow ports which might not be near the developing fire condition.
US09269246B2	Copper theft alarm for grain bin systems A copper theft alarm system is disclosed. The alarm system can be deployed on existing grain bins or other electrically powered equipment, allowing persons to receive an automated phone call, text message notification, or other desired notification when the system has sensed that a copper cable is being pulled out of a conduit. The notification can aid in potentially disrupting a thief's activity.
US09269236B2	RFID tag dispenser An RFID key dispenser. The tag dispenser has a simple mechanical construction that enables the tag dispenser to be located in unattended locations. The tag dispenser can, even with very simple construction, dispense a large number of tags between being restocked. Simple motions may be used to retrieve an individual tag for programming, move the tag to a programming station, and then route the tag to a dispensing portion of the tag dispenser or to a storage area for defective tags.
US09269227B2	Single outcome game of chance with differing wagers varying among multiple paytables A method of playing a wagering game that comprises the player making multiple wagers to play a single-outcome game, the multiple wagers being made on multiple predetermined paytables for said game. One single-outcome game and at least two differing paytables for said game are offered to the player. The paytables may be for different game versions or for a single game version with differing risk levels. The payback percentage of each of the said differing paytables may vary according to the amount of the wager. The player makes one wager for each predetermined paytable to be utilized in the resolve of the wagers. Multiple same paytables, multiple differing paytables or combinations thereof may be wagered for the play of a single game having a single outcome. The said single outcome is then compared to each wagered predetermined paytable, and each wager is resolved according to that same wagered predetermined paytable.
US09269223B2	Gaming system and method for providing play of local first game and remote second game A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming devices. Upon the central server determining that a game transfer event has occurred, the central server selects a game played by a first player at a first gaming device to be displayed to a second player at a second, gaming device in the gaming system. The first player at the first gaming device and the second player at the second gaming device are provided any awards for the outcomes generated in association with the game currently played by the first player at the first gaming device.
US09269218B2	Image processor and method therefor By rendering lower half of 30 FPS in the processing of even numbered frame of 60 fps and rendering upper half of 30 fps in the processing of odd numbered frame, the processing load of the processor 70 can be reduced to half. Thus, by delaying image rendering, the image quality degradation can be prevented, therefore stable high-quality images can be displayed.
US09269213B2	Gaming system and method for providing a bonus based on number of gaming machines being actively played A gaming system includes a controller linked to a plurality of gaming devices. The central server tracks: (i) a quantity of gaming devices being actively played by players, or (ii) a quantity of players actively playing at the gaming devices. The controller determines the players' eligibility for different awards based on the tracked quantity. When the controller tracks a first quantity, the controller provides the active players with an opportunity to win a first award. When the central server tracks a second quantity, the central server provides the active players with an opportunity to win a second award. As the tracked quantity changes, the controller determines or modifies the number of awards available to the players actively playing at the gaming devices.
US09269209B2	Apparatus for transporting and/or storing banknotes The invention relates to a device (20) for transport and/or storage of notes of value. The device (20) comprises a roller storage (20) having a winding drum (1, 30). Further, the device (20) comprises a sensor (26, 34) for detecting a rotary motion of the winding drum (1, 30).
US09269205B1	Aircraft environmental impact measurement system An environmental impact measurement system for an aircraft includes a one-way data interface and a processing system. The one-way data interface is adapted to continuously receive and transmit aircraft data and flight plan data. The processing system is in operable communication with the one-way data interface to receive the aircraft data and the flight plan data transmitted therefrom. The processing system is configured, upon receipt of the aircraft data and the flight plan data, to generate at least data representative of real-time environmental impact of the aircraft, and recommendations for improving the real-time environmental impact of the aircraft.
US09269200B2	Real-time evaluation of machine performance for fleet management A real-time performance evaluation system can compare machine performance to a performance standard. A Fleet Operations Subsystem (FOS) can determine a machine status such as Parked, Idle, Working, Travel or Turning. The FOS can be configured to determine machine performance by determining the amount of time spent in each status. The performance can be compared to predetermined performance standards, for example a minimum number of hours spent working, or a maximum number of hours spent idle. A performance score can be generated based on the comparison. A report of the performance evaluation can be provided. A report can be in the form of a performance marker graphic on a visual display. The performance marker can represent the performance score. The performance marker can be in the form of an alarm symbol for a poorly performing machine. The system provides an operator or manager the opportunity to improve machine performance.
US09269199B2	Method and system for monitoring downhole assets A location of a downhole asset relative to a first environment may be tracked. The configuration information for the downhole asset is acquired, where the configuration information includes a measurement of one or more forces applied to the downhole asset during assembly of the downhole asset in the first environment. A service life of the downhole asset is determined from the configuration information. One or more parameters related to usage of the downhole environment in a second environment are measured. A remainder of the service life of the downhole asset is determined by reducing the service life by an amount proportional to usage of the downhole asset as indicated by the measurement related to usage of the downhole asset. The remaining service life may be used to automatically initiate an order for new parts.
US09269192B2	Head-mounted display device A head-mounted display device that allows a user to visually recognize a virtual image in a state where the head-mounted display device is mounted on the head of the user, including: an image processing unit that performs a process of generating an image; and an image display unit having an image light generating unit that generates image light representing the image, and configured such that the user can visually recognize the virtual image and the outside world, wherein the head-mounted display device is configured such that in a partial area of an area where the virtual image can be displayed in a visual field of the user, the outside world can be visually recognized preferentially.
US09269189B1	Conversion of T-spline models to trim-free T-spline models: functional case Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for constructing a trim-free T-spline surface and control mesh for a NURBS surface control grid of a B-rep face; modifying the trim-free T-spline control mesh to align the trim-free T-spline surface boundary with a functional trimming curve; and redefining one or more faces in the modified trim-free T-spline control mesh that is adjacent to the trimming curve as a variable knot spline face.
US09269188B2	Densifying and colorizing point cloud representation of physical surface using image data Image data obtained from an image sampling of a physical surface is integrated with position data obtained from a three-dimensional surface sampling of the same physical surface by combining data from the images with the measured surface points from the surface sampling to create additional “implied” surface points between the measured surface points. Thus, the originally obtained point cloud of measured surface points is densified by adding the implied surface points. Moreover, the image data can be used to apply colors to both the implied data points and the measured data points, resulting in a colored three-dimensional representation of the physical surface that is of higher resolution than a representation obtained from only the measured surface points.
US09269180B2	Computer graphics processor and method for rendering a three-dimensional image on a display screen A computer graphics processor and a method for rendering a three-dimensional image on a display screen. The computer graphics processor comprises a rasterizer configured to perform pixel traversal of a primitive after projection of the primitive. Furthermore, the rasterizer is configured to perform the pixel traversal of a first primitive for a plurality of views prior to performing pixel traversal of a next primitive for one or several views.
US09269179B2	System, method, and computer program product for generating primitive specific attributes A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating primitive-specific attributes. In operation, it is determined whether a portion of a graphics processor is operating in a predetermined mode. If it is determined that the portion of the graphics processor is operating in the predetermined mode, only one or more primitive-specific attributes are generated in association with a primitive.
US09269176B2	Dynamic splitting of content Methods and systems for dynamically splitting content are disclosed. In some embodiments, content may be received that includes one or more elements to be animated. It may be determined that a size of at least one element of the one or more elements to be animated exceeds a threshold. The at least one element having the size that exceeds the threshold may be split into a plurality of sub-elements. A transform of at least one of the sub-elements may be modified.
US09269175B2	Game apparatus and computer-readable storage medium having a game program stored thereon In a game apparatus, a trajectory WP on which a waist W of a player character moves and an elliptic trajectory ArP on which an ankle Par of the player character moves are set. When the player character moves in a game space, the waist moves on the trajectory WP and the ankle moves on the elliptic trajectory ArP in accordance with a movement amount of the player character. In this case, while the ankle makes one round on the elliptic trajectory ArP, the waist makes two shuttle movements on the trajectory WP. Thus, motion images in accordance with the movements of legs and feet are not required to be previously prepared and a variety of motions of the legs and feet of the player character can be realized.
US09269172B2	Pixel-based visualizations of time series data using helices Example embodiments relate to providing pixel-based visualizations of time series data using nested helices. In example embodiments, helix portions in the time series data may be identified according to a measured time interval, where each of the helix portions represents the measured time interval in the time series data. A helical time period may then be determined and used as a helical revolution in a helical pixel representation. At this stage, the helical pixel representation may be generated using the helix portions, where proximate helix portions along a common line parallel to an axis of the helical pixel representation are chronologically separated by the helical time period.
US09269165B2	Rib enhancement in radiographic images A method for radiographic imaging obtains a radiographic image of a patient's chest and processes the obtained image to generate a default radiographic image and a bone-enhanced image. At least a portion of one or more ribs within the default radiographic image is detected and a rib mask generated according to the at least the detected portion of the one or more ribs. The rib mask is applied to the bone-enhanced image to define masked enhanced image content that includes the detected at least the portion of one or more ribs. A composite image that combines the masked enhanced image content with the default radiographic image is generated and displayed.
US09269164B2	Image interpolation method with decision mixing The method comprises for a pixel of an output grid which is not on an input grid on which pixel values are received in an input signal: determining a loss value for each of a plurality of candidate interpolators by analyzing the pixel values of the input grid along a direction associated with the candidate interpolator; selecting at least one interpolator by minimizing the loss value; and determining an output pixel value. At least two interpolation modes are provided, including: a first mode in which one interpolator is selected and the output pixel value is determined as an interpolated value obtained by applying locally the selected interpolator to pixel values of the input grid; and a second mode in which more than one interpolator is selected and the output pixel value is determined as a weighted sum of a plurality of interpolated values obtained by applying locally the selected interpolators.
US09269161B2	Anti-counterfeiting test method, device and system based on textures The present invention relates to anti-counterfeiting field, and more particularly, to an anti-counterfeiting method, device and system based on textures of an object to be tested. The method includes: providing a light source based on a pre-determined anti-counterfeiting test model, projecting light emitted by the light source on a pre-determined test area, obtaining a pre-determined number of pictures of the pre-determined test area by means of a pre-determined optical sensor, acquiring texture characteristics of the pre-determined test area from the pictures, computing similarity between the texture characteristics and pre-stored texture characteristics and outputting a test result based on the similarity. The present invention implements anti-counterfeiting function by using the texture characteristics of the object itself and improves the anti-counterfeiting level greatly without increasing complexity of the production of the object.
US09269158B2	Method, apparatus and computer program product for periodic motion detection in multimedia content In an example embodiment a method, apparatus and computer program product are provided. The method includes facilitating selection of a region of interest (ROI) in a plurality of frames of a multimedia content. The ROI is associated with a motion of at least one object. An object mobility data matrix associated with the ROI is determined in the plurality of frames. The object mobility data matrix is indicative of a difference in motion of the at least one object in the plurality of frames. A projection of the object mobility data matrix is determined on a line. The motion of the at least one object in the ROI is determined across the plurality of frames to as a periodic motion or a non-periodic motion based on the projection of the object mobility data matrix.
US09269138B2	Controlled dispensing of samples onto substrates Methods for dispensing a fluid sample on a substrate include obtaining an image of a sample applicator in proximity to the substrate, where the image includes a first image of the sample applicator and a second image of the sample applicator, determining a height of the sample applicator relative to a surface plane of the substrate based on a distance between common portions of the first and second images, and dispensing the fluid sample onto the substrate using the sample applicator, where the dispensing includes: translating the sample applicator, translating the substrate, or translating both the sample applicator and the substrate to effect a relative translation between the sample applicator and the substrate; and maintaining the sample applicator within 2 microns of a target height relative to the surface plane of the substrate during the translating.
US09269124B2	Image processing device, image processing method, program for image processing device, recording medium, and image display device A distorted image (S) is acquired through a photographing operation using a wide-angle lens or an omnidirectional mirror. A cutting reference point (P) for cutting a partial cut region from the distorted image is set. The cut region is set according to the cutting reference point. An eye vector (n) corresponding to the cutting reference point is set with a photographing viewpoint of the distorted image as a base point. The cut region is shifted by a predetermined distance from the cutting reference point. The shifted cut region is transformed through image transformation to transform the distorted image into a planar regular image (T′) according to the eye vector. The shifted cut region (E′) is transformed.
US09269121B2	Techniques for managing system power using deferred graphics rendering An apparatus may include a memory to store one or more graphics rendering commands in a queue after generation. The apparatus may also include a processor circuit, and a graphics rendering command manager for execution on the processor to dynamically determine at one or more instances a total execution duration for the one or more graphics rendering commands, where the total execution duration comprises a total time to render the one or more graphics rendering commands. The graphics rendering command manager also may be for execution on the processor to generate a signal to transmit the one or more graphics rendering commands for rendering by a graphics processor when the total execution duration exceeds a graphics rendering command execution window.
US09269120B2	Dynamically rebalancing graphics processor resources According to some embodiments, performance bottlenecks that arise in particular resources within a graphic processor unit may be alleviated by dynamically rebalancing workloads among the resources, with the goal of removing the current performance bottleneck, while at the same time maintaining power dissipation within a currently allocated power budget. In some embodiments this may be achieved by defining a separate clock domain for each of the plurality of graphics processor resources whose performance may then be rebalanced.
US09269119B2	Devices and methods for health tracking and providing information for improving health In one aspect, a device includes at least one storage medium bearing instructions executable by a processor, and at least one processor configured for accessing the storage medium to execute the instructions to configure the processor for receiving input pertaining to at least a first health parameter, monitoring at least one biometric of a user, and determining whether the user's biometric conforms to the first health parameter. The instructions also configure the processor for providing an indication that the biometric conforms to the first health parameter in response to determining that the user's biometric conforms to the first health parameter, and providing a recommendation for conforming to the first health parameter in response to determining that the user's biometric does not conform to the first health parameter.
US09269118B2	Device, method, and program for extracting abnormal event from medical information An abnormality score calculating means calculates abnormality scores which are information indicating abnormality of medical data, based on specificity of the medical data. An abnormality score vector generating means creates at least one or more abnormality score vectors which are information obtained by integrating the abnormality scores. Further, a side effect detecting means which decides a likelihood of a side effect indicated by the abnormality score vector, based on a predetermined rule, and detects an abnormality score vector the likelihood of which is set in advance and which satisfies conditions as information indicating the side effect.

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