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| US10696367B1 |
Tillers for outboard motors having reversible throttle grip direction
A tiller for an outboard motor has a throttle grip that is manually rotatable through first and second ranges of motion into and between an idle position in which the outboard motor is controlled at an idle speed, and first and second open-throttle positions, respectively, in which the outboard motor is controlled at an above-idle speed. A throttle shaft is coupled to the throttle grip and is configured so that rotation of the throttle grip causes rotation of the throttle shaft, which changes a throttle position of a throttle of the outboard motor. A rotation direction switching mechanism is manually positionable into a first position in which rotation of the throttle grip through the first range of motion controls the throttle of the outboard motor and alternately manually positionable into a second position in which rotation of the throttle grip through the second range of motion controls the throttle position. |
| US10696357B2 |
Rocker for a bicycle gear
A rocker for a bicycle gear that has an inner plate, an outer plate, a pair of pins integral with said inner and outer plates and a pair of toothed wheels arranged between them. Each toothed wheels is rotatably mounted on a respective pin. At least one pin is inserted in non-threaded through holes formed in the inner and outer plates and is defined by a screw with an outer threading and a female screw with an inner threading engaged with the outer threading. |
| US10696356B2 |
Driving device for a hub assembly
A driving device for use in a hub assembly includes a stationary ring, a connecting seat and a pawl unit, all of which surround an axis. The stationary ring has a plurality of angularly spaced-apart ratchet grooves that are symmetric. The connecting seat has a sprocket and at least one connecting portion, both of which are arranged along the axis. The pawl unit includes a ring-shaped coupling seat that is removably sleeved on the connecting seat and that has at least one coupling portion engaging removably the at least one connecting portion, and a plurality of angularly spaced-apart retaining grooves, each retaining a pawl and a resilient member for engaging a corresponding one of the ratchet grooves of the stationary ring. |
| US10696355B2 |
Bicycle frame with battery mount
A bicycle comprises front and rear wheels, a frame supported on the front and rear wheels and including a frame mount, and a battery including a battery mount engaged with the frame mount. One of the battery mount and the frame mount includes a depression and the other of the battery mount and the frame mount includes a boss positioned in the depression. Preferably, depression comprises a slot, and the slot can include a resilient material to securely hold the boss. The boss can comprise an eccentric boss. Preferably, the battery mount is positioned adjacent one end of the battery, and an opposite end of the battery includes an opening. In this embodiment, the bicycle further comprises a mounting pin positioned through the opening and through a portion of the frame to secure the opposite end of the battery to the frame. |
| US10696353B2 |
Motorcycle having a fluid-actuated lowering device
A motor vehicle, in particular a motorcycle or a motorcycle-like vehicle, includes a wheel suspension supporting the vehicle frame with a spring assembly. The wheel suspension is designed to compress in a compression direction and to rebound in an opposite rebound direction. The wheel suspension includes a lowering device which can be selectively actuated by a pressure fluid in an active state to apply a preload to the wheel suspension to alter a ride height of the motor vehicle. |
| US10696344B2 |
Scooter driven by an electric motor for transporting persons and method for operating a scooter
A scooter, which is driven by an electric motor, for transporting persons, includes an electric drive motor and a standing platform. A front wheel is arranged along a center axis of the standing platform. A steering rod is coupled to the front wheel. Handlebars pivot the front wheel about a rotational axis, which is formed by the steering rod. Two rear wheels are at a spacing from the front wheel and are each arranged laterally offset with respect to the center axis. A feed-through aperture, which is preferably completely closed circumferentially and is passed through by the steering rod, or in which the front wheel sits, is incorporated into the standing platform. The front wheel is flanked on both sides in each case by at least one support element which projects from an underside of the standing platform that faces an underlying surface. |
| US10696335B2 |
Methods and apparatus for pivotally mounting trailer skirt
The present invention includes methods and apparatus for mounting a trailer skirt to a trailer. This includes attaching a trailer skirt to a trailer, the trailer skirt configured to pivot in a longitudinal direction of the trailer skirt. In certain embodiments, such methods are accomplished using a trailer-skirt coupling apparatus, the apparatus including a trailer mounting bracket configured for mechanically coupling the apparatus to a trailer and a skirt-supporting member operably attached to the trailer mounting bracket in a cantilevered configuration, where in the cantilevered configuration, the skirt-supporting member is configured to pivot in a longitudinal direction of the trailer skirt. |
| US10696330B2 |
Upper part structure of vehicle body
A roof panel is attached to a roof opening reinforcement that reinforces an area around an opening. The roof opening reinforcement has a rear side portion that extends in the lateral direction along the rear edge of the opening. The upper surface of the rear side portion of the roof opening reinforcement, or a roof panel opposed surface, extends along the lower surface of the roof panel. Extended reinforcements are disposed corresponding to the respective rear corners of the opening. The extended reinforcement extends toward the roof side rails as if forming an extension of the roof panel opposed surface, and is attached to the roof panel near where the roof panel is attached to the roof side rails. |
| US10696328B2 |
Cruise-assist image generation device, cruise-assist image generation method, in-vehicle camera and equipment-control assist image generation device
A cruise-assist image generation device includes: a steering-angle information acquisition unit acquiring steering angle information of a steering wheel; an additional line generation unit generating a cruise assist additional line corresponding to the acquired steering angle information and formed by combination of a given number of segments; and an additional line superimposing unit superimposing the generated cruise assist additional line on a taken image of the vehicle periphery to obtain a composite image. The additional line generation unit generates respective curved lines forming part or all of the given number of segments by quadratic curve approximation using coordinate data corresponding to the acquired steering angle information and including coordinates of two endpoints and one middle point representing each segment, and generating respective straight lines forming the remains of the given number of segments by collinear approximation using coordinate data corresponding to the acquired steering angle information and including coordinates of two end points representing each segment. |
| US10696326B2 |
Vehicle
The steering angles of front wheels 3f and rear wheels 3r of a vehicle 1 can be respectively controlled by a front wheel steering angle control actuator 35 and a rear wheel steering angle control actuator 44. If a steering wheel 20 is operated in a turning direction of the vehicle 1 while the vehicle 1 is traveling in a straight line, then a controller 60 changes the steering angle of the front wheels 3f to approach to a steering angle specified on the basis of an operation amount after the steering wheel 20 is operated, and also controls the front wheel steering angle control actuator 35 and the rear wheel steering angle control actuator 44 to change the steering angles of the rear wheels 3r to the opposite direction of the turning direction of the vehicle 1 immediately after the steering wheel 20 is operated. |
| US10696323B2 |
Steering control device
A steering control device includes a command value setting processing portion configured to set a current command value based on a detection value of steering torque; a feedback processing portion configured to control a voltage applied to a motor so as to control a current flowing through the motor to the current command value, based on an output value of an integral element obtained by using a difference between the current and the current command value; an end determination processing portion configured to determine whether a turning angle of steered wheels has reached a limit angle; and an end-time limit processing portion configured to perform correction to increase a magnitude of the difference, based on a degree of a decrease in a magnitude of a rotational speed of the motor when the end determination processing portion determines that the turning angle has reached the limit angle. |
| US10696321B2 |
System for modification of the steering ratio for a vehicle provided with a steering wheel, and corresponding vehicle
The invention relates to a modification system for modifying the steering ratio for a vehicle having steered wheels (11), a steering wheel (10), and a steering transmission device (20) serving to transmit steering movement between the steering wheel (10) and the steered wheels (11) with a steering ratio R=Alpha/Beta, where Alpha is the turning angle of the steering wheel, and Beta is the steering angle of the wheels; said system comprising a device for determining the angular speed of the steering wheel. Said system comprises a module (102) for controlling the steering ratio R configured to calculate the steering ratio as a function of the angular speed of the steering wheel (10). The invention also relates to a wheeled vehicle fitted with such a steering ratio modification system. |
| US10696318B2 |
Slide cooler
A mobile container that is designed to allows a user to easily transport the container through a variety of terrains, such as snow, sand, and pavement. The mobile container includes an insulated container, a first sled-molded runner, a second sled-molded runner, a first wheel, a second wheel, and a convex protrusion. The first sled-molded runner and the second sled-molded runner are positioned parallel and opposite to each other, across the insulated container, and are adjacently connected to a base of the insulated container. The first wheel and the second wheel are laterally and coaxially connected to the insulated container, opposite to each other. The convex protrusion modifies the flow of sand or snow about the insulated container in order to decrease drag. The convex protrusion is positioned opposite the first wheel and the second wheel. Additionally, the convex protrusion is integrated into a front surface of the insulated container. |
| US10696317B2 |
Pull-down UV screen for child carriers
The system provides a roller shade apparatus that can be affixed to any of a plurality of infant and toddler carriers (including strollers, playpens, car seats, rockers, and the like). A pair of adjustable clips allow for the roller shade to be mounted on carriers of a variety of widths. Once in place, the shade can be unrolled to the desired length and an adjustable cord with clamp (with Velcro™ backing pad) can be affixed to the body of the carrier to secure the shade in place. This allows the apparatus to be used in a variety of carriers with variable dimensions. The apparatus provides easy adjustment to various carrier designs with the use of ball joint swivels, spring clamps and an adjustable length cord. |
| US10696314B1 |
Foldable cart system and method
A foldable or collapsible cart can be oriented in several different configurations to accommodate different loads and transport requirements. In one configuration, the cart may be folded for direct load the back of a vehicle. In another configuration, the cart can operate in lowboy or dolly mode. In another configuration the cart may be used as a hand truck. |
| US10696313B2 |
Vehicle control system
A vehicle control system determines a predicted location of wheel slip for an upcoming trip of a vehicle system by comparing a vehicle characteristic, route characteristic, and/or weather characteristic associated with the upcoming trip with a vehicle characteristic, route characteristic, and/or weather characteristic associated with a previous detection of wheel slip. Movement of the vehicle system is controlled during the upcoming trip by reducing tractive effort generated by a leading vehicle of the vehicle system relative to a trailing vehicle of the vehicle system during movement over the predicted location, reducing tractive effort generated by a leading axle in a vehicle of the vehicle system relative to a trailing axle of the vehicle during movement over the predicted location, and/or directing an adhesion modifying device to automatically dispense an adhesion modifying substance onto the predicted location. |
| US10696311B2 |
Full side openable boxcar
A full side openable boxcar is provided according to the present application, which includes multiple doors movable in a direction of a body of the boxcar, and opening and closing devices each being configured to activate the opening and closing of the respective doors; in a closing state, the doors are arranged sequentially to form one side wall of the full side openable boxcar, and opening is required, the opening and closing devices activate the doors to translate in an inner-outer direction, to allow the doors to be staggered and moved in a longitudinal direction of the car body to open the corresponding position of the full side openable boxcar. The design of a door assembly is optimized so as to improve the simplicity and flexibility of door opening and closing, thereby ensuring the improvement in cargo loading and unloading efficiency. |
| US10696308B2 |
Road condition heads up display
Various systems and methods for providing a road condition heads up display system are provided herein. A road condition heads up display system, includes: a video display to present imagery captured by a camera system, the imagery including terrain around an autonomous vehicle, the terrain including a driving surface on which the autonomous vehicle operates; a vehicle control system coupled to the camera system and the video processor, the vehicle control system to: operate the autonomous vehicle in an autonomous mode; recognize a non-navigable portion of the terrain around the autonomous vehicle; present an augmented reality user interface on the video display, the augmented reality user interface used by an occupant of the autonomous vehicle to indicate a waypoint; and operate the autonomous vehicle in a non-autonomous mode according to the user input. |
| US10696291B2 |
Systems and methods for supplying power in a hybrid vehicle using capacitors, a battery and one or more DC/DC converters
A power management system for a hybrid vehicle including an engine includes a vehicle power bus distributing power from a battery to vehicle loads. A capacitor includes one of a plurality of supercapacitors and a plurality of ultracapacitors. A starter/generator controller communicates with the capacitor and the battery. A power management module is configured to supply current from the capacitor to the starter/generator controller during cranking of the engine; and supply current from the battery to the starter/generator controller during the cranking of the engine. The power supplied by the battery is greater than or equal to 2% and less than or equal to 20% of a total power supplied to the starter/generator controller during the cranking of the engine. |
| US10696271B1 |
Locking boot for vehicle wheel
A vehicle locking boot includes a horizontal support arm and a first vertical support arm extending from the horizontal support arm. The first vertical support arm includes a front engagement protrusion. A receiving sleeve extends from the horizontal support arm at a base of the first vertical support arm. A horizontal extension portion is coupled to the horizontal support arm. A second vertical support arm extends from the horizontal extension portion. The second vertical support arm includes a rear engagement protrusion extending therefrom. The front engagement protrusion faces the rear engagement protrusion. A keypad is disposed on the first engagement portion to lock and unlock the horizontal extension portion. A lug nut blocking plate is coupled to the first vertical support arm. A spacer is removeably coupled to the horizontal support arm. |
| US10696264B2 |
Airbag and method of production of airbag
Provided is an airbag which can be easily manufactured though it is provided with a tether inside, and has a reduced fear of gas leakage from a joint region. The airbag includes a joint region of outer circumferential edges of a pair of walls. The joint region includes, between the outer circumferential edges of the pair of walls, a sealing member which has elasticity, and has adhesiveness in an unsolidified state. The joint region is formed by such a sewing that runs a sewing thread through an application area of the sealing member. A tether connects the pair of walls. The joint region includes a region in which the sealing member has a solidified, thus non-adhesive surface, and is pressed against at least one of the walls by the non-adhesive surface, and penetrated by the sewing thread in that state. |
| US10696261B2 |
Seat assembly including airbags integrated into a tulip armchair
A seat assembly includes a seat frame and a seat cushion coupled to the seat frame. The seat frame includes a seatback frame, a base frame coupled to the seatback frame, a first armrest frame coupled to the seatback frame, and a second armrest frame coupled to the seatback frame. The seat cushion covers the seat frame and is spaced apart from the seat frame to define a cavity therebetween. The seat assembly further includes an airbag coupled between the seat frame and the seat cushion. The airbag has a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, the airbag is disposed in the cavity between the seat frame and the seat cushion. In the deployed position, the airbag is partly disposed outside the cavity between the seat frame and the seat cushion to absorb energy. |
| US10696260B2 |
Multiple pivot rollover protection structure
A multiple pivot rollover protection structure includes a pair of primary pivot assemblies and a pair of shipping pivot assemblies. The primary pivot assemblies provide a plurality of different operating positions for the upper ROPS legs, and a generally vertical shipping configuration for the upper ROPS legs extending downwardly alongside and not behind a rear mounted engine. The shipping pivot assemblies provide a generally vertical operating position for each of the intermediate ROPS legs and a generally horizontal shipping configuration for each of the intermediate ROPS legs extending rearwardly alongside and not behind the rear mounted engine. A spring loaded plunger is engageable between each upper ROPS leg and intermediate ROPS leg. A latch may be provided between each of the upper ROPS legs and the intermediate ROPS legs to hold the spring loaded plunger in a disengaged position. |
| US10696259B2 |
Pedal assembly for a motor vehicle
A pedal assembly for a motor vehicle includes a pedal arm pivotably arranged about a rotation shaft at its first end when in an operating position. A bracket is rotatably arranged around the rotation shaft and connected to the first end of the pedal arm through a pedal connection shaft. A locking arrangement, when in a locked state, locks the bracket in a first bracket position relative the pedal arm such that the bracket rotates with the pedal arm, and the pedal arm is held in an operating position. When the locking arrangement changes from the locked state to an unlocked state, the bracket is unlocked from the pedal arm such that, under influence of gravity, the pedal arm is released from the rotation shaft and displaced from the operating position to a safety position, the first end of the pedal arm being connected to the rotation shaft via the pedal connection shaft and the bracket, and the bracket rotated relative the pedal arm to a second bracket position. |
| US10696251B2 |
Vehicle
A vehicle includes a first power distribution branch unit disposed between an energy storage device and a power conversion device and configured to branch current from the energy storage device and supply the current to the power conversion device and an electric auxiliary machine. A travel motor and the power conversion device are supported by a sub frame. The energy storage device is supported by a main frame. The first power distribution branch unit is fixed to a part of a vehicle body that is different from the sub frame or the main frame (for example, fixed to a dashboard). |
| US10696246B2 |
Corrugated tube holder and wire harness
A corrugated tube holder configured to retain a corrugated tube having a perfect circular shape in a cross section orthogonal to an axial direction of the corrugated tube, the corrugated tube having recessed portions extending around an outer peripheral surface of the corrugated tube, the corrugated tube holder including a first protruding portion configured to be in an annular shape to engage with one of the recessed portions to retain the corrugated tube, the first protruding portion having an imperfect circular shape in a cross section orthogonal to the axial direction when the first protruding portion is engaged with the one of the recessed portions to retain the corrugated tube. |
| US10696242B2 |
Vehicle interior panel including a snap joint
A vehicle interior panel includes pieces held together by a snap joint formed when a protrusion of the outer piece is received by a receptacle of the inner piece. The receptacle is formed by a pair of walls extending from a back side of the inner piece, and the protrusion is received between the pair of walls. Oppositely facing bulges engage with oppositely facing grooves to form the joint. Sidewalls of the bulges also engage with angled sidewalls of the opposite piece to form a robust interlocking joint in which multiple pairs of opposing surfaces are engaged with each other to prevent relative movement of the inner and outer pieces in multiple directions. The features that form the snap joint can be molded as integral parts of the pieces being held together without the need for separate clips or fasteners. |
| US10696241B2 |
Mobile video and imaging system
An all-weather non-enclosed-vehicle mounted system for recording video and audio. The weatherproof system comprises an interface for connecting various system components and external devices, a display monitor integrated into the same housing as an electronics module operable to receive the video and audio, and a memory operable to receive and store the video and audio. |
| US10696239B2 |
Use of a lenticular lens array to apply a display inside of a vehicle
A system for displaying data inside of a vehicle includes a main body including a substrate forming a display surface and defining a vehicle interior. The system also includes a plurality of lenticular lenses located on the display surface. The system also includes an eye tracker designed to detect a location of eyes of a person relative to the display surface. The system also includes a light source designed to generate light to produce an image via the plurality of lenticular lenses. The system also includes an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the eye tracker and the light source and designed to determine the location of the eyes relative to the display surface and to control the light source to center the image based on the location of the eyes relative to the display surface. |
| US10696238B2 |
Headrest-mounted entertainment systems
In certain embodiments, a mobile entertainment system includes a screen assembly with a display and a signal generating device. A housing pivotally coupled to the screen assembly can have a lower portion, an upper portion, and a housing cavity sized and shaped to receive the screen assembly. The upper portion can receive at least a portion of the signal generating device. At least a portion of the screen assembly can rotate through an opening in the lower portion. A shell can receive the housing. |
| US10696235B2 |
Unitary housing for electronic device
An electronic device having a unitary housing is disclosed. The device can include a first housing component having an open cavity, an internal electronic part disposed within the cavity, a second housing component disposed across the cavity, and a support feature disposed within the cavity and arranged to support the second housing component. The first housing component can be formed from metal, while the second housing component can be formed from a plurality of laminated foil metal layers. The second housing component can be attached to the first housing component via one or more ultrasonic welds, such that a fully enclosed housing is created. The fully enclosed housing can be hermetically sealed, and the outside surfaces thereof can be machined or otherwise finished after the ultrasonic welding. |
| US10696234B2 |
Covering shelf apparatus for vehicles
A covering shelf apparatus for a vehicle is provided. The apparatus is convertible into a using state in which the covering shelf operating separately from a tailgate closes a luggage compartment, a standing state in which the covering shelf is open at an angle, and a stowed state in which the covering shelf is inserted behind a rear seat. Accordingly, freight is capable of being loaded on the covering shelf in the using state in which the covering shelf closes the luggage compartment. Since the covering shelf is operated separately from the tailgate, the covering shelf is capable of being used more conveniently. |
| US10696231B2 |
In-vehicle image display system and image processing method
Disclosed is an in-vehicle image display device equipped in a vehicle to support driving of a driver. The in-vehicle image display system comprises: a side camera installed to a lateral portion of an exterior of the vehicle to face outwardly and configured to take an image of an area lateral to the vehicle by using a wide-angle lens; a processing unit configured to correct a wide-angle image taken by the side camera to generate a planar image, and process the planar image to generate a processed image; and a display unit configured to display the processed image transmitted from the processing unit on a screen, wherein the processing unit is operable to execute a secondary processing of the planar image so as not to include an image region located outward from the reachable position in a vehicle-width direction, in order to generate the processed image. |
| US10696228B2 |
On-vehicle display control device, on-vehicle display system, on-vehicle display control method, and program
A device comprises: a rear video data acquiring unit 42 configured to acquire first video data from a rear camera that is arranged on a rear part of the vehicle and configured to image a rear side of the vehicle; a clipping unit 50 configured to clip a first area that is a part of the first video data acquired by the rear video data acquiring unit 42; a detecting unit 70 configured to perform moving object recognition and detect presence of a rear moving object in the first video data; and a display control unit 90 configured to display video clipped as the first area on a rearview monitor 140 that displays rear video of the vehicle, and display video clearly indicating presence of a detected rear moving object if the detecting unit 70 detects presence of the rear moving object. |
| US10696216B2 |
Information display device and information display method
A vehicle state determining unit (1) for determining a state of a vehicle, a display data output unit (7) for outputting display data for displaying information indicating the state of the vehicle determined by the vehicle state determining unit (1), and an information displaying unit (10) for determining display time of the information from the state of the vehicle determined by the vehicle state determining unit (1) and displaying the information to the outside of the vehicle in accordance with the display data output from the display data output unit (7) during the display time, in which the information displaying unit (10) is configured to switch a display method of the information in accordance with the display time. Thus, a degree of information transmission may be increased. |
| US10696208B2 |
Device and method for adjusting the light distribution of a headlight
A device for adjusting the light distribution of a vehicle headlight with a plurality of light sources, includes a first control unit for adjusting the light distribution. The first control unit is coupled to a second control unit, the second control unit being coupled to at least one input device for inputting user settings for adjusting the light distribution in a user -defined manner and/or includes at least one interface for coupling to at least one input device of this type, the second control unit generating control data from the user settings and transmitting the control data to the first control unit in order to adjust the light distribution. |
| US10696194B1 |
Vehicle seat with fold down child seat
A vehicle seat with fold down child seat includes a passenger seat and a convertible child seat section. In a first seat configuration, the convertible child seat section may be for use by an adult or adolescent. In a second seat configuration, the convertible child seat section may be for use by a child. The convertible child seat section may includes a child seat back that rotates to present a front side for adult seating or a rear side for child seating and a child seat cushion that rotates to present a top side for adult seating or a bottom side for child seating. The seat back and seat cushion may rotate on a seat back spindle and seat bottom cushion, respectively. The convertible child seat section may include a harness. A vehicle seat may comprise multiple convertible child seat sections. |
| US10696190B2 |
Vehicle seat
Provided is a vehicle seat for use with an occupant classification system (OCS). The seat comprises: a seat base including a seat base support, and a cushion pan mounted on the seat base support and forwardly moveable on the support to extend the seat base. The seat further comprises an intermediate layer fixed with respect to the seat base support and adapted for fastening to a component of the OCS so that when the seat base is extended by the cushion pan moving forward with respect to the seat base support, the intermediate layer does not move forward with the cushion pan but remains substantially stationary. The relationship between the various OCS components can therefore be maintained irrespective of the extension of the seat base. |
| US10696179B2 |
Electrically powered vehicle
An electrically powered vehicle includes a power supply device, a first outlet, a second outlet, and an electronic control unit. The first outlet configured to be connected to an external equipment that is not constituent equipment of the electrically powered vehicle. The second outlet is configured to be connected to an external equipment that is not constituent equipment of the electrically powered vehicle. While first power feed and second power feed are being executed simultaneously, in a case where first power feed electric power exceeds a first threshold or in a case where total electric power of the first power feed and the second power feed exceeds a second threshold, the electronic control unit is configured to temporarily stop the second power feed and continue the first power feed. |
| US10696178B2 |
Hybrid powertrain system and method
A hybrid powertrain system and method includes a prime mover driving a generator/motor to produce an AC power output. The AC power output is applied to a rectifier which is controlled to transform the applied AC power to DC power to supply a DC Power bus at a selected voltage and current. An energy storage device is also connected to the DC power bus and the current flow between the energy storage device and the DC power bus is monitored and compared to preselected values and the results of that comparison are used to alter the operation of the rectifier to increase or decrease, as needed, the current provided to the DC power bus as electrical loads on the DC power bus change. |
| US10696170B2 |
Method for changing vehicle energy stores, and an energy store changing device
A method for changing at least one energy store of a vehicle and an energy store changing apparatus. The method includes steps for ascertaining the vehicle type and the provision of vehicle data relating to the ascertained vehicle type. The vehicle data includes data about the arrangement of the energy store in the vehicle. The position of the vehicle is ascertained on the basis of at least one physical reference point, and at least one energy store of the vehicle is changed. |
| US10696161B2 |
Operating knob extending from the surface of a pixel-based screen
An operating knob for an operating apparatus extends away from a reference plane that delimits the operating knob on a rear side. The operating knob is in the form of a three-dimensionally protruding body in relation to the reference plane up to a knob height. The operating knob has at least one side wall extending between the reference plane and the knob height at an angle greater than 20° with respect to the reference plane as a placement surface for at least one finger operating the operating knob. Luminous outputs of at least one luminous segment or a pixel matrix are provided on the side wall. |
| US10696154B2 |
Cooperating tank and rack superstructure
A cooperating rack structure comprising at least two modules affixed to legs and a method of reduced weight vertical storage of fuel tanks for use in motor vehicles wherein the fuel tanks form a cooperating portion of the rack superstructure. |
| US10696152B2 |
Heat exchanger cooling system
A heat exchanger cooling system may include a frame provided in a duct housing and formed of two sections, each of the two sections being divided into two sub-sections, a single motor provided in the frame, and a drive device configured to be driven by the single motor, wherein air flaps provided in the respective sub-sections are simultaneously controlled by operation of the drive device. |
| US10696145B2 |
Side to side roller tarp system
A roller tarp system for covering a truck bed includes a first pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to one side of the truck bed and a second pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to an opposite side of the truck bed. A generally hollow and cylindrical tarp spool extends along a longitudinal axis between opposite first and second ends. The tarp spool is rotatably coupled between the first and second pivot arm assemblies for rotatably supporting a flexible tarp cover. A drive assembly is housed within the tarp spool adjacent one of the first and second ends. The drive assembly is operatively coupled between one of the first and second pivot arm assemblies and the tarp spool for selectively rotating the tarp spool and actuating the tarp system between an open position uncovering the truck bed and a closed position covering the truck bed. |
| US10696138B2 |
Control apparatus and method for compressor of vehicle
A control apparatus for a compressor of a vehicle capable of turning-on/off a compressor based on coolant pressure of an air conditioner in the winter and a method thereof are provided. The control apparatus includes a compressor that is configured to reduce a temperature by compressing a coolant of an air conditioner and a controller that is configured to operate the compressor, to confirm an operation coolant pressure of the air conditioner after operating the compressor. The controller also operates the compressor based on the operation coolant pressure of a measured coolant pressure of the air conditioner when an ambient temperature of the vehicle is less than a reference temperature. |
| US10696131B2 |
Method for determining the surrounding air temperature of a motor vehicle
A method for operating a climate-control system of a vehicle using an initial ambient (outside the vehicle) air temperature calculated based upon a current air temperature measured by a temperature sensor located on a side-mirror of the vehicle. A previous air temperature is stored at or before an engine shut-down time. At a subsequent engine start time: a) the temperature sensor on the side-mirror determines the current air temperature; b) a solar radiation on the vehicle is measured; and c) a duration since the previous air temperature was stored is determined. If, at the engine re-start time; a) the duration exceeds a threshold value; and b) the current air temperature is higher than the previous air temperature, then the initial air temperature is calculated from: a) the current air temperature, b) the previous air temperature, and c) the solar radiation. The climate-control system is operated using the calculated initial temp. |
| US10696129B2 |
Method and system for remote control of a mobile climate control system
A method and system for remotely controlling a mobile climate control system for a vehicle is provided. The method allows for remote connection of a smart device to a mobile climate control system. The mobile climate control system may comprise a single HVAC system and thermostat or may comprise multiple HVAC systems and thermostats which provide multi-zone climate control for a vehicle, such as for non-limiting example, a recreational vehicle (RV). In some other embodiments, the system may comprise multiple HVACs and a single thermostat. |
| US10696124B2 |
Coupling device for a vehicle suspension
The disclosure relates to a coupling device for a stabilizer of a suspension. The coupling device has a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion that is supported thereon. One coupling portion has a connection location for the stabilizer and another coupling portion has a connection location for a wheel suspension. and the coupling device also has a locking device, which, in a locking position, limits a relative movement of the second coupling portion with respect to the first coupling portion in a first direction. In order to better protect a stabilizer from overload, the locking device is configured in a release position to release the relative movement when a first force acting between the connection locations exceeds a threshold value. |
| US10696123B2 |
Systems for a fuel tank
Methods and systems are provided for a fuel tank and suspension system. In one example, a system may include arranged a dampener between the fuel tank and the suspension system. The dampener may be configured to couple to the fuel tank or suspension system such that a threshold distance between a spud of the fuel tank and a stability bar of the suspension system may be maintained. |
| US10696122B2 |
Vehicle stabilizer, processing device for eye portion of stabilizer, and processing method for eye portion
An annular reference surface is formed around a through-hole of an eye portion. A distal-end-side curved portion is formed at a first corner portion, on an outer side of the annular reference surface. The thickness of the distal-end-side curved portion is reduced in a range of a length from the first flat surface toward the distal end surface. A hole-side curved portion whose thickness is reduced toward an inner surface of the through-hole is formed at a second corner portion, on an inner side of the annular reference surface. The length of the hole-side curved portion is less than the length of the distal-end-side curved portion. The hole-side curved portion is curved with a greater curvature than that of the distal-end-side curved portion. |
| US10696115B2 |
Movement system for an omnidirectional vehicle
An omnidirectional movement system includes a frame with a central axis extending from a first end to a second end; a support extending from the first end to the second end; a first set of Mecanum wheels connected through a first axle and connected to the frame; a second set of Mecanum wheels connected through a second axle and connected to the frame; and a flexible suspension system connecting the frame to the support. |
| US10696104B2 |
Tires and other objects having an aerodynamic/hydrodynamic surface treatment
Various embodiments of a tire, and other objects, having an aerodynamic and/or hydrodynamic surface treatment are disclosed. |
| US10696101B2 |
Pneumatic tire
This pneumatic tire includes, on the tread surface, land portions defined by circumferential main grooves extending continuously in the tread circumferential direction and by tread edges. An intermediate land portion on one side in the tread width direction, adjacent to the tire equatorial plane side of the outermost circumferential main groove on the one side, is formed into blocks only by sipes extending in the tread width direction, an intermediate land portion on the other side in the tread width direction, adjacent to a tire equatorial plane side of an outermost circumferential main groove on the other side, is formed in a ribbed shape, and intermediate land portion lug grooves are formed in the intermediate land portion on the other side, with one end opening into the outermost circumferential main groove on the other side, and the other end terminating within the intermediate land portion on the other side. |
| US10696100B2 |
Tire tread
The tire tread having a tread surface and a total thickness E and at least one main groove which opens when new onto a tread surface. In the vicinity of this main groove, at least one discontinuous secondary groove has a plurality of hidden parts and a plurality of open parts. The open parts are open onto the tread surface when new. The main groove and the discontinuous secondary groove have roughly identical main directions. The mean distance L1, which is a distance measured at the open parts between the mean surface of the main groove and the mean surface of the discontinuous groove, is less than the mean distance L2 measured between the mean surface of the main groove and the mean surface of the discontinuous groove in the regions of the discontinuous groove that do not have open parts. |
| US10696098B2 |
Pneumatic vehicle tire
Pneumatic vehicle tire includes a carcass, a belt with at least three belt plies arranged one on top of the other in a radial direction and being arranged radially outside the carcass and a profiled tread arranged radially outside the belt. The at least three belt plies include a radially inner belt ply and a radially outer belt ply are working plies having parallel strength members that are embedded in rubber so that, when viewed in a circumferential direction of the vehicle tire, the strength members of the radially inner belt ply have an opposing axial direction of inclination to the strength members of the radially outer belt ply. A generally zero-degree ply is arranged between and in contact with the two working plies. |
| US10696097B2 |
Tire comprising a carcass reinforcement made up of two layers
The tire has a load index that is at least 118 and two layers of reinforcing elements. Each of the layers has a breaking force per unit width that is higher than 2900 daN/dm. A minimum strength per unit width, measured for an elongation of less than 10%, of the second layer is greater than 20% of the minimum strength per unit width, measured for an elongation of less than 10%, of the first layer. The reinforcing elements of the first layer have a thread count that is higher than 300 tex. The reinforcing elements of the two layers have a thread count of less than 750 tex. The elongation of the reinforcing elements of the second layer are greater than 8% under a force of 20 daN and the secant elastic modulus values under tension at 10% elongation, Mt, Mj, satisfy the relationship Mt/Mj≥1. |
| US10696093B2 |
Method of manufacturing a lightweight wheel with high strength flexible spokes
A method of manufacturing a lightweight wheel with high strength flexible spokes of the present invention, includes providing a rim and hub, and a plurality of lightweight, flexible and resilient spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The wheel includes a nipple within the rim that receives the high strength spoke and allows for flexibility in adapting the spoke to wheels having differing shapes and sizes. |
| US10696092B2 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing spokes
A method and a device are provided for manufacturing spokes from a wire material, in particular for at least partially muscle-powered two-wheeled vehicles. The spokes include a spoke shaft having at least two shaft sections. The shaft sections differ in at least one cross-section. For shaping the cross-sections, the wire material is reshaped at least in sections by means of a shaping tool. The relative position of the wire material relative to the shaping tool is varied in the axial direction during reshaping. For shaping the cross-sections in the two shaft sections the relative position of the wire material relative to the shaping tool is varied by way of different positioning movements. |
| US10696089B2 |
Decals with dimensional offsets
Decals with dimensional offsets are disclosed. The decals may be part of a decal kit or may be applied to an article. The decals include an overlay having multiple dimensional spacers. When applied to an article, the decal overlay bonds to the article, securing the dimensional spacers between the overlay and the article creating dimensional offsets. The dimensional offsets are positioned on an interior surface of the article so that contact with a wearer's skin is minimized, reducing the perception of cling. |
| US10696084B1 |
Sheet processing device and image processing system
According to one embodiment, a sheet processing device includes a moving member, an extrusion member, a first motor, a second motor, a first power transmission unit, a second power transmission unit, and a shaft. The first motor drives the moving member. The second motor drives the extrusion member. The second motor is a motor separated from the first motor. The first power transmission unit includes a first rotor. The first power transmission unit transfers power from the first motor to the moving member. The second power transmission unit includes a second rotor. The second power transmission unit transfers power from the second motor to the extrusion member. The shaft supports the first rotor and the second rotor. |
| US10696079B2 |
Printer device for thermal printing or embossing
The invention relates to a printer device for thermal printing or embossing of a carrier film coated with a coloring matter on a substrate, wherein the printer device has a roller arrangement for accommodating the carrier film and for moving the carrier film along a conveyor path, stepper motors for driving the roller arrangement, a thermal print head for printing or embossing the coloring matter from the carrier film onto the substrate, and a swivel arrangement, which can be deflected over a swivel range, for engaging with a swivel roller of the roller arrangement and for exerting a tensile force on the carrier film. The printer device is characterized in that, with regard to an engagement with the carrier film, the swivel roller is arranged along the conveyor path directly adjacent to the thermal print head. |
| US10696075B2 |
Film media kit
A film media kit includes a first part and a second part. The first part is a first transparent film element having a first film having front side and back sides, wherein the front side is a high gloss smooth surface and wherein the back side supports an image-receiving layer for receiving a mirror-reflected reversed image printed on top of the image-receiving layer. The second part includes a second transparent film element having a second film having front and back sides, wherein the front side supports an adhesion layer and the back side supports a light diffusion layer. The second part also includes a third film element having a third film/paper having front and back sides, wherein the back side supports an anti-block layer. A method of manufacturing the film media kit and a film media for both front-lit and back-lit viewing are also provided. |
| US10696071B2 |
Device for direct to garment printing
Provided herein are platens for printing on an item of clothing, where the platens are adapted to enable the printing of a pattern on the item of clothing, such that the pattern may encircle the entire item of clothing in a seamless manner. Also disclosed herein is an apparatus that makes use of said platens and a method of printing with said platens. |
| US10696070B2 |
Print unit and printer
A print unit is disposed in an apparatus having a printing function. The print unit includes a print engine configured to perform printing on a continuous sheet, and a damper located on an upstream side of a sheet entrance of the print engine in a sheet traveling direction and configured to adjust tension applied to the continuous sheet to be fed to the print engine. The damper includes a sheet guide having a planar guide portion which guides the continuous sheet to the sheet entrance, and an end portion of the guide portion on a downstream side in a sheet traveling direction is configured as a fixed end resting on the sheet entrance, and another end portion thereof on an opposite side is configured as a swinging end which is elastically biased toward the continuous sheet by a spring force of a spring. |
| US10696067B2 |
Nail printing apparatus and control method
A nail printing apparatus comprising: a print head configured to perform printing on a nail of one of a finger of a hand and a toe of a foot; and a processor configured to detect, from a nail image captured of the nail of one of the finger and the toe, a nail area that is a target of the printing performed by the print head; wherein the processor is further configured to: divide the nail area into a first area on a nail root side of the nail and a second area on a nail free edge side of the nail to store information of the first area in a memory; and, in accordance that the information of the first area is stored in the memory, when detecting the nail area from the nail image, forgo detecting the first area, and reads out the information of the first area stored in the memory. |
| US10696065B2 |
Platen assembly for textile decorating machines
A platen assembly for use in digital printing includes a substrate support adapted to support the substrate thereon to facilitate printing to the substrate. One or more apertures are associated with the substrate support and the platen assembly includes a vacuum chamber in fluid communication with the one or more apertures. A vacuum device is in communication with the vacuum chamber such that vacuum pressure is developed in the vacuum chamber during operation of the vacuum device and a corresponding air flow is developed through the one or more apertures. A method for applying indicia to a textile substrate includes placing the textile substrate on a substrate support surface, and directing air through the textile substrate such that the substrate is drawn against the substrate support surface. |
| US10696063B2 |
Image forming apparatus body and image forming apparatus
A mobile image forming apparatus includes a body; a recording device supported by the body and configured to form an image on a recording medium, and at least one roller provided to the body and configured to rotate on the recording medium while the body is moved in a scanning direction for image formation. The mobile image forming apparatus further includes at least one pressing member disposed in contact with the at least one roller and configured to press the at least one roller in a roller axial direction. |
| US10696052B1 |
Submersion cap devices stabilizing ink in nozzles of inkjet printheads
A cap is positioned to contact a printhead when the printhead is not ejecting liquid ink onto print media. A dispenser dispenses an ink stabilizing material into the cap. A blocking structure is positioned in the cap to contact vent openings of the inkjet printhead when the inkjet printhead is in the cap and is in a location to submerge the nozzles in the ink stabilizing material in the cap. An ink control device draws the ink stabilizing material into nozzles of the inkjet printhead when the vent openings are blocked by the blocking structure. The ink control device subsequently draws the ink stabilizing material into the vent openings when the vent openings are separated from the blocking structure. |
| US10696050B2 |
Ink jet printing apparatus and ink jet printing method
An ink jet printing apparatus including: an image forming unit which forms an ink image containing an aqueous liquid component and a coloring material, including a reaction solution applying unit and an ink applying unit; and a liquid absorbing unit for absorbing at least a portion of a liquid component from the ink image by bringing a porous body into contact with the ink image, the liquid absorbing unit including a liquid absorbing member having the porous body, wherein the ink applying unit includes a liquid ejection head including a plurality of printing element substrates each having an element which generates energy that is utilized for discharging a liquid, a pressure chamber which has the element in the inside, and a plurality of ejection orifices which discharge a liquid, and the ink is circulated between the inside of the pressure chamber and the outside of the pressure chamber. |
| US10696045B2 |
Recording apparatus and recording method
A recording apparatus includes a recording head, a circulation channel, a concentration acquisition unit, an adjustment unit, and a control unit. The recording head includes a plurality of discharge ports through which ink is discharged and a pressure chamber being in communication with the plurality of discharge ports. The circulation channel is in communication with the pressure chamber to circulate the ink between the pressure chamber and an external portion thereof such that the ink is supplied to and collected from the pressure chamber. The concentration acquisition unit is configured to acquire concentration information about an ink concentration in the circulation channel. The adjustment unit is configured to adjust a timing to discharge the ink based on the concentration information. The control unit is configured to control a recording operation of recording by discharging the ink from the recording head such that the ink is discharged at the adjusted timing. |
| US10696037B2 |
Apparatus and method for fabrication of three-dimensional objects
A digital fabrication apparatus with rigid frame for large built volume three-dimensional (3D) objects. |
| US10696024B2 |
Fire-rated roofing system
A fire-resistant polymeric membrane includes a polymer layer such as PVC, TPO, or EPDM affixed to a carbon fiber composite. The carbon fiber composite includes one or two layers of non-woven carbon fibers and at least one of an inert fiber mat or a metal foil layer, wherein the metal foil layer has a melting temperature of at least about 660° C. The present invention also provides an underlayment, wherein the underlayment is formed from one or more fibrous carbon layers affixed to at least one of an inert fiber mat or a metal foil having a melting temperature greater than 660° C. |
| US10696010B2 |
Plugged honeycomb structure and plugged honeycomb segment
A plugged honeycomb structure includes: a plurality of honeycomb segments, a bonding layer, and a plugging portions to plug open ends of cells of each of the honeycomb segments. The honeycomb segment is configured so that the cells having at least two kinds of different shapes are disposed in a cross section orthogonal to an extension direction of the cells, the honeycomb segment has a center region and an circumferential region located in the circumference of the center region, the center region has a cell arrangement pattern such that inflow cells surround one outflow cell, in the inflow end face of the honeycomb segment, the circumferential region has an open frontal area that is smaller than an open frontal area of the center region, the segment circumferential wall of the honeycomb segment and the bonding layer have a special thickness. |
| US10696009B2 |
3-D honeycomb foam structure
What is presented is a unit cell that has a cellular geometry that comprises cell walls and cell edges arranged into a combination of a cubic cell geometry and a tetrahedral cell geometry and assembled structures that comprise a plurality of unit cells. The voids of the unit cell created by the combination of geometries comprise regular tetrahedrons, irregular tetrahedrons, and octahedrons. In some embodiments, the thickness of selected cell walls can vary and in some embodiments have zero thickness. In some embodiments selected cell walls and selected cell edges have a varied thickness. In other embodiments selected cell walls are non-planar. In some embodiments selected cell walls may have one or more holes. Selected cell edges of some embodiments of unit cell may have varying cross-sectional geometry that vary along a length of the cell edge. Some embodiments of the unit cell may comprise fillets to blunt stress concentrations. |
| US10696004B2 |
Embossing device and method
An embossing device (1) includes three embossing rollers (5, 7, 9), each co-acting with a pressure roller (11, 15, 19), to emboss a plurality of paper plies (V1, V2, V3). Two embossing rollers can be easily interchanged to switch from a nested configuration to a tip-to-tip configuration, or to switch from one type of pattern to another. A lamination roller and a glue dispenser are arranged around one of the embossing rollers. |
| US10696003B2 |
Tool-holder head, transport carriage and methods for mounting and removing a tool for a unit for converting a flat substrate
A tool-holder head for a carriage for transporting rotary tools of a unit for converting a flat substrate, which includes an upper port (29) and a lower port (30) arranged one above the other and intended to receive a front end of an upper rotary tool (10) and a front end of a lower rotary tool (11), respectively. |
| US10696002B2 |
Paper crumpler and method
A paper crumpler has a dispenser with a bottom, a top, a side wall between the bottom and the top, and a cavity defined by the bottom, the top, and the side wall. A hole is formed in the top of the dispenser. A shelf is positioned within the cavity below the top of the dispenser. Uncrumpled paper is stored in the cavity beneath the shelf. An orifice is formed in the shelf. The orifice has protrusions that extend radially inward toward one another and that are configured to contact the uncrumpled paper when the uncrumpled paper is passed through the orifice from the cavity to thereby form crumpled paper above the shelf. The crumpled paper can be dispensed from the dispenser through the hole. |
| US10695983B2 |
Generative production device comprising a measuring device
A device for the layer-wise additive production of a complex three-dimensional component has a measuring mechanism for continuously monitoring quality indicators during the production of the component, wherein the measuring mechanism and a bed with a material powder are surrounded, at least in regions, by a processing cell filled with a protective gas atmosphere and the material powder of an uppermost layer can be melted in a locally limited manner in a melting zone by means of at least one laser. The measuring mechanism has the at least one laser and at least one optical sensor for the priority detection of the quality indicators in the region of the melting zone, in particular by means of Raman spectroscopy. Consequently, any construction errors in the component can be recognised, evaluated and, if necessary, corrected in a resource-saving manner without delay. |
| US10695961B2 |
Method for modifying the wettability of surfaces
A method for modifying the wettability of a surface of an object can comprise forming on the surface of the object one or more arrays of nanofibers, wherein the one or more arrays of nanofibers includes nanofibers spaced along an X-axis and a Y-axis at the same or different intervals along either axis, the one or more arrays of nanofibers is integral with the object, and the nanofibers all have a base portion that is substantially normal to the surface. The intervals, diameter, and length of the nanofibers of the one or more arrays of nanofibers are selected so that the wettability of the surface for one or more predetermined liquids is increased or decreased relative to the wettability of the surface in the absence of the array of nanofibers. |
| US10695958B2 |
Lattice reinforced radius filler
A method and apparatus for forming a radius filler. A lattice is formed of connecting elongate members having a three-dimensional shape of the radius filler. A resin is placed within the lattice. |
| US10695956B2 |
Mold with separable features
A mold includes a main body and a separable feature. One or more first weakened regions join the separable feature to the main body. The one or more first weakened regions are breakable to enable the main body to be removed from a shell independently of the separable feature after the shell is formed over the mold. The main body includes a first section and a second section that are at least partially separable at one or more second weakened regions to enable the first section to be removed from the shell independently of the second section after the shell is formed over the mold. |
| US10695948B2 |
Molding machine for synthesizing stone by means of beats of heavy hammer, and processing technology
A molding machine for synthesizing a stone by means of beats of a heavy hammer includes a base, a heavy hammer mounted on the base, and a driving device for driving the heavy hammer. The base is provided with a material-load zone, and the heavy hammer is configured to beat the material-load zone. A processing method for synthesizing a stone by means of beats of a heavy hammer includes the following steps: burdening; material distribution; shaping; and solidification. |
| US10695939B2 |
Power tool separation device
The disclosure relates to a power tool separation device, in particular a hand-held power tool separation device, comprising at least one cutting unit which comprises at least two interconnected cutter support elements. At least two cutter support elements are interconnected by means of at least one connecting element of the cutting unit, and the connecting element is essentially flush with at least one outer surface of the at least two cutter support elements. |
| US10695927B2 |
Scraping tools that deburr multiple edges of a part
Systems and methods are provided for scraping tools for edging composite parts. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a scraping tool. The scraping tool includes a base member, a first wall upwardly extending from a first side of the base member, a second wall upwardly extending from a second side of the base member, and a channel defined by the base member, the first wall, and the second wall. The scraping tool further includes a first blade mount within the channel that is fixed to the first wall, and a second blade mount within the channel that is fixed to the second wall. The first blade mount secures a blade oriented oblique to the base member, and the second blade mount secures a blade oriented oblique to the base member. |
| US10695911B2 |
Robot navigation and object tracking
A system and method of tracking an object and navigating an object tracking robot includes receiving tracking sensor input representing the object and an environment at multiple times, responsive to the tracking sensor input, calculating positions of the robot and the object at the multiple times, and using a computer implemented deep reinforcement learning (DRL) network trained as a function of tracking quality rewards and robot navigation path quality rewards, the DRL network being responsive to the calculated positions of the robot and the object at the multiple times to determine possible actions specifying movement of the object tracking robot from a current position of the robot and target, determine quality values (Q-values) for the possible actions, and select an action as a function of the Q-values. A method of training the DRL network is also included. |
| US10695910B2 |
Automatic calibration method for robot system
An automatic calibration method for a robot system comprises providing a ball-rod member including a connection rod and a sphere connected to a first end of the connection rod, fixing an opposite second end of the connection rod to an end execution tool mounted on a flange of a robot, and controlling the robot to move a center of the sphere to a same target point in a plurality of different poses under the guidance of a vision sensor. A transformation matrix of the center of the sphere with respect to a center of the flange is calculated based on pose data of the robot at the same target point. A transformation matrix of a center of the end execution tool with respect to the center of the flange is calculated according to a formula. |
| US10695904B2 |
Bionic pneumatic soft gripping device
A bionic pneumatic soft gripping device includes a flexible sleeve, a connecting base, a pneumatic artificial muscle, a flexible holder, and a gap tube. The flexible sleeve is an annular jacket-like structure. The flexible holder is a tubular hollow structure having openings at both ends thereof. The pneumatic artificial muscle is wound on the flexible holder. The flexible sleeve is sleeved on the flexible holder connected with the pneumatic artificial muscle through the opening of the flexible sleeve. The pneumatic artificial muscle is connected to a tube joint via a fastening sleeve, and the tube joint is connected to the gap tube. The bionic pneumatic flexible gripping device of the present disclosure has advantages of large gripping force and compliancy, thereby effectively gripping objects in various shapes within its gripping size range. |
| US10695903B2 |
Articulated robot and module thereof
An articulated robot includes a pedestal and two or more modules supported by the pedestal. Each of the two or more modules includes a support member, a link member supported by the support member to be rotatable about a first axis, and a first drive unit provided in the link member and for rotating the link member about the first axis with respect to the support member. |
| US10695899B2 |
Gas spring fastener driver
A fastener driver includes a main housing, a drive blade movable from a retracted position to a driven position for driving a fastener into a workpiece, and a gas spring mechanism for driving the drive blade from the retracted position to the driven position. The gas spring mechanism includes a piston movable between a retracted position and a driven position. The fastener driver also includes an extensible cylinder for moving the drive blade from the driven position toward the retracted position. The extensible cylinder includes a cylinder housing coupled one of the main housing or the drive blade, and a rod coupled to the other of the main housing or the drive blade. A vacuum is created in the cylinder housing for biasing the drive blade toward the retracted position. |
| US10695896B2 |
Power screwdrivers
A power screwdriver may include a main body including a bit drive device configured to rotate a driver bit. A screw may be attached to the driver bit. The power screwdriver may further include a locator attached to the main body and configured to adjust a driving depth of the screw into a workpiece. The locator may include a contact member including a contact surface for contacting with the surface of the workpiece. An orientation adjusting device may adjust the orientation of the contact member relative to the main body or the axial direction of the driver bit. |
| US10695885B2 |
Method for producing bearing components by means of a production line, production line and production system
A method for producing one or more bearing components along a production line, comprising honing the bearing components along the production line, cleaning the bearing components along the production line, grinding the bearing components along the production line, and transporting the bearing components along the production line utilizing one or more transport units. |
| US10695883B2 |
Device for passing lubricant out of a lubricant collecting container
A device for passing lubricant out of a lubricant collecting container to a lubricant pump, in particular for an oil circuit of an internal combustion engine. The device including a lubricant intake pipe and a sedimentation container, which is connected fluidically to the lubricant intake pipe. |
| US10695880B2 |
Power tool dust collector
A power tool assembly includes a hand-held power tool, a dust collector removably coupled to the power tool, and first and second power tool battery packs each of which is interchangeably coupled with the power tool and the dust collector for separately powering the power tool and the dust collector, respectively. |
| US10695877B1 |
Workholding system using quarter turn device
A workholding system includes a quarter turn fastener used in workholding applications to quickly hold and release objects, such as tooling, parts, and plates. In one embodiment, a T-slot fastener facilitates the creation of an entire workholding system that facilitates the rapid installation of studs into receiving members. The compact design also makes possible the ability to insert the quarter turn fastener into a device that can fit into a T-slot and still have considerable holding power. The system is lower in cost than other solutions. |
| US10695864B2 |
Apparatus and method for manufacturing discrete portions
An apparatus for manufacturing discrete portions (19; 119) comprises: an advancement device for advancing a flexible material (4; 102) along a path (P1); a cutting device (18) positioned along said path (P1) for cutting the flexible material (4; 102) so as to obtain a discrete portion (19; 119), the cutting device (18) comprising a laser source (20) configured to emit a laser beam (21) incident on a rear face (7; 107), opposite a printed front face (5; 105), of the flexible material (4; 102); a retaining device (22) for retaining the flexible material (4; 102) while the cutting device (18) cuts the discrete portion (19; 119) from the flexible material (4; 102). |
| US10695860B2 |
Ultrasonic anvil having low transmissibility
An anvil system for use in an ultrasonic bonder includes an anvil assembly including an anvil bar having an anvil aperture in at least one anvil bar longitudinal end, the anvil aperture having an anvil aperture inner surface, a shaft separate from the anvil bar and partially disposed in the anvil aperture, the shaft having a circumferential surface and extending outwardly beyond the anvil bar longitudinal end, and a first elastomeric shaft O-ring disposed on the shaft between the shaft circumferential surface and the anvil aperture inner surface; a mounting bracket with a mounting bracket hole having a hole surface; a bushing disposed in the mounting bracket hole and sized to accommodate an end of the shaft, the bushing having a bushing inner surface; and a second elastomeric shaft O-ring disposed on the shaft between the shaft circumferential surface and the bushing inner surface. |
| US10695858B2 |
Welding torch and mounting jig thereof
The present invention relates to a welding torch including a mounting jig for mounting a wire-aiming guide which feeds a welding wire toward a molten pool of a work piece, wherein the mounting jig has a male screw that can be screwed into a female screw provided in a torch body, and is detachably mounted to the torch body; and a mounting jig. The present invention provides the welding torch with which a wire-aiming guide can be stably mounted and which can mount a highly versatile wire-aiming guide; and the mounting jig. |
| US10695842B2 |
Horizontal lathe machine with a mid-spindle and two tooling turrets
A horizontal lathe machine includes a work spindle unit disposed on a middle portion of a machine base and proximate to a front side of the machine base for holding a workpiece in an X-direction, and two tooling turret units located at two opposite sides of the spindle unit and driven to move in the X-direction by X-direction driving units. Each turret unit has a saddle movable on the machine base in the X-direction, and a turret driven by a turret driving member to rotate about a turret axis in a Y-direction that is perpendicular to the X-direction for facilitating a tool changing operation. |
| US10695840B2 |
Sintered magnet based on MnBi having improved heat stability and method of preparing the same
Disclosed are an MnBi sintered magnet exhibiting excellent thermal stability as well as excellent magnetic characteristics at high temperature, an MnBi anisotropic complex sintered magnet, and a method of preparing the same. |
| US10695839B2 |
Method for producing spray powders containing chromium nitride
A process for producing a sintered spraying powder comprising chromium nitride includes producing a powder mixture comprising a first powder and a second powder, and sintering the powder mixture to the sintered spraying powder at a nitrogen partial pressure of >1 bar so as to maintain or increase a chemically bound nitrogen in the sintered spraying powder compared to a chemically bound nitrogen in the first powder mixture. The first powder comprises at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of Cr, CrN and Cr2N. The second powder comprises at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt, nickel alloys, cobalt alloys and iron alloys. |
| US10695838B2 |
Tool body, a tool and a method for manufacturing a tool body
A tool body and a tool for cutting machining, wherein the tool body extends in an axial direction and at least a portion of the tool body is formed with a solid outer jacket encasing a core structure. The core structure includes a three-dimensional open lattice structure attached to the outer jacket and made of a lattice structure material. The core structure further includes a filling structure of a solid phase filling material that is different from the lattice structure material, wherein the filling structure surrounds the lattice structure. The lattice structure and the outer jacket are manufactured using additive manufacturing and the filling material is added to the lattice structure in the form of a liquid or a powder, which is thereafter solidified. |
| US10695829B2 |
Maintenance station for casting molds and maintenance method for a casting mold
A maintenance station for casting molds is provided with a handling device on which a spraying device is disposed. The spraying device sprays a cleaning medium onto a surface of at least one casting mold. The cleaning medium is a mixture of compressed air and abrasive particles. A maintenance method for the casting mold in the maintenance station is also provided. |
| US10695817B2 |
Thirty-six-cornered strengthening member
A strengthening member for an automotive vehicle includes a thirty-six-cornered cross section having adjacent sides defining internal angles and external angles. Each of the internal angles and the external angles are at least 45 degrees and are less than 180 degrees. The sides define a plurality of adjacent lobes disposed about a perimeter of the strengthening member. Along the perimeter of the thirty-six-cornered cross section, individual lobes of the plurality of lobes are separated by one external angle. |
| US10695812B2 |
Metal part extrusion control
A technique for optimizing metal extrusion process parameters includes receiving values representing properties of an extrusion press machine, and calculating an estimated surface exit temperature of a metal work product resulting from an extrusion of a metal billet using the extrusion press machine based on the machine property values, an initial temperature of the metal billet prior to the extrusion, an extrusion force applied to the metal billet during the extrusion, and an extrusion speed of the metal work product. The estimated surface exit temperature of the metal work product is compared with a target hot shortness exit temperature of the metal work product. The initial temperature of the metal billet, the extrusion speed, and the extrusion force are changed based on the comparison until the estimated surface exit temperature equals the target hot shortness exit temperature. |
| US10695808B2 |
Aluminum foil rolling process
In an aluminum foil rolling process, first and second aluminum foils are provided, each having first and second faces, one face between the first and second faces is lubricated to obtain a first lubricated face. The foils are coupled to obtain a coupled foil having two outer faces and rolling the coupled foil, reducing the thickness of the coupled foil. One face between the two outer faces of the coupled foil is lubricated to obtain a coupled foil having a second lubricated face. The coupled foil is then wound to obtain a wound coupled foil. The coupled foil is partially separated by unwinding one of the first and second foils, to obtain a wound coupled foil. The wound coupled foil is unwound and rolled to obtain a coupled foil with reduced thickness and is then separated to obtain first and second foils with respective first and second reduced thicknesses. |
| US10695790B2 |
Disposable sealant fluid path assembly
One general aspect includes a liquid dispenser with a mount having a mount aperture. A liquid flow path assembly is removably secured to the mount and has an inlet configured to receive liquid, an outlet configured to dispense liquid and a passageway fluidly coupling the inlet to the outlet. A third aperture apart from the inlet and the outlet is fluidly coupled to the passageway and forming a valve guide. The liquid flow path assembly is disposed on the mount to align the third aperture with the mount aperture. An elongated valve has a valve stem guided by the valve guide and extends through the third aperture and the mount aperture. A latch assembly secures the liquid flow path assembly to the mount. |
| US10695787B2 |
Aerosol generator
An aerosol generator (100) has a vibratable plate (1) with apertures therein and an annular piezo (2) which causes movement of the vibratable plate (1). An annular support member (3) supports the piezo (2) and the vibratable plate (1). A first electrical power conducting pin (10) engages directly with a first, top, surface of the piezo (2). A second electrical power conducting pin (11) indirectly conducts electrical power to a second surface of the piezo (2), by contacting an extension tab (103) of the support member (20), also on its top side. There is a film of cured epoxy adhesive on the tab (103), providing excellent gripping force between the pin (11) and the support (3). The aerosol generator (100) avoids need for soldered joints for electrical contact, and the pins are conveniently mounted parallel to each on the on the same lateral and top side of the piezo and support member. The pins may have multi-point tips (50) for particularly effective electrical contact. |
| US10695774B2 |
Centrifuge separator for gold mining and recovery
A centrifuge separator device for use in mining gold ore receives bulk quantities of gold bearing materials through a port in a central vertical pipe, diverting the materials through a series of rotating baffles into a multi-tiered bowl, with a variable speed bowl drive system turning the bowl and the baffles at a selected speed while framework, including a channeled bin, gussets and a plurality of blades extending a plurality of upper and lower cutters, remains stationary, forcing the materials to separate by density, forcing the lighter materials up and over the rotating bowl into a channeled bin for further disposal through an exit port in the channeled bin, leaving the heavier gold bearing ores in the lower part of the bowl for collection and further classification. |
| US10695773B2 |
Separation apparatus, grinding apparatus and beverage producing apparatus
A separation apparatus for separating an unwanted substance from an extraction target includes a forming unit configured to form a separation chamber through which the extraction target passes, and a suction unit communicating with the separation chamber in a direction crossing a passage direction of the extraction target and configured to suck air in the separation chamber. The forming unit includes an inlet for the extraction target, which communicates with the separation chamber, and an outlet for the extraction target, which communicates with the separation chamber, and the air is sucked from the outlet into the separation chamber by suction of the suction unit. |
| US10695760B2 |
Apparatus and method
A channel assembly is disclosed, which may comprise a microfluidic channel. Methods of manufacture are also disclosed as are detectors and detector components which may comprise such a channel assembly. An example is a detection apparatus comprising: a detector for detecting a substance of interest; and a pneumatic system comprising a microfluidic channel assembly comprising a first microfluidic channel for dispensing vapour to the detector, wherein the first microfluidic channel comprises a groove in a surface of a polymer body and a wall of the first channel is provided by a film bonded to the surface of the body over the groove. |
| US10695750B2 |
Catalyst for decomposition of nitrous oxide
The present invention relates to a catalyst for decomposition of nitrous oxide and also to its method of preparation and use. |
| US10695745B2 |
Solid, hydrophobic aggregators and methods of making and using the same
Disclosed herein are aggregators that can be cellulosic particles having high oil sorption capacity, high hydrophobicity, high buoyancy in water, and an aggregation quality that can support environmental remediation of hydrocarbon spills (e.g., crude oil spills) by various cleanup strategies including burning, skimming, or bioremediation. Also disclosed are methods of making the materials and methods of using the materials for environmental remediation. |
| US10695742B2 |
Reforming with oxygen-enriched matter
Various embodiments that pertain to oxygen enrichment are described. Oxygen enrichment is shown to allow for independent control of both reformer residence time and the oxygen-to-carbon ratio during reforming. This allows for much better control over the reformer and for significant gains in reformer through-put without negative impacts to reformer performance. Additionally, the use of oxygen enriched reforming is shown to result in enhanced reformer performance, reduced degradation from catalyst poisons (carbon formation and sulfur) and enhanced fuel cell stack performance due to greatly increased hydrogen concentration in the reformate. |
| US10695740B2 |
Method and device for controlling an ozone generator power supply
The power supply unit for an ozone generating system generally has a pulsed current generator generating current pulses to be supplied to an ozone generator; and a computer adapted for obtaining an ozone yield based on a first amount of ozone to be generated by the current pulses during a first period of time and on a first amount of electricity consumed by the power supply unit during the first period of time; modifying an amplitude of the current pulses based on the ozone yield; obtaining an ozone production rate based on a second amount of ozone generated during a second given period of time; adjusting a frequency of the current pulses based on the ozone production rate; and wherein said steps are executed iteratively to enhance the ozone yield while meeting the ozone production rate. |
| US10695731B2 |
Dye dispensing system
An apparatus for dye dispensing is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a controller and a tray. The tray communicates with the controller and is configured with at least one opening. At least one canister is configured with an identifier and a dye. The dye is associated with the identifier. A reader communicates with the controller. A dispenser comprises an actuator communicating with the controller and a lever arm. The lever arm is coupled to the actuator and configured with a projection. The reader, based on the identifier, identifies a selected dye in a selected canister associated with a dye formulation. When the selected canister is aligned with a dispensing area, the dispenser applies a downward force on the selected canister and dispenses the selected dye. |
| US10695730B2 |
Magnetic coupling assembly for coupling stir bar in magnetic stirrer mixer and magnetic stirrer mixer using the same
A magnetic coupling assembly for a magnetic stirrer includes a non-magnetic disc embedded with two or more pairs of magnets. The two magnets of each pair are oriented with opposite magnetic poles pointing in the upward direction. When the magnetic coupling assembly is driven to rotate, it can bind one or more axially magnetized stir bar in a mixer at a relatively higher speed to achieve better mixing result without causing spin-out or jumping-flea phenomena, compared to when only one pair of magnets is used. |
| US10695725B2 |
Intercalation membrane
An ion conductive intercalation membrane is useful to separate anode and cathode compartments in an electrochemical cell and provide ion transport between the anode and cathode compartments. The intercalation membrane does not receive and release electrons during operation of the electrochemical cell. An electric potential and current source is connected to an anode and a cathode disposed in respective anode and cathode compartments to cause oxidation and reduction reactions to occur at the anode and cathode, to cause electrons to flow through an external circuit coupled to the anode and cathode, and to cause ions to transport through the intercalation membrane to maintain charge neutrality within the electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell operates at a current density greater than 25 mA/cm2 across the intercalation membrane. |
| US10695724B2 |
Anti-fouling coatings with star polymers for filtration membranes
A porous membrane with a molecular weight cut-off (MWCO) greater than about 10 kDa, and a coating on at least a portion of a major surface of the porous membrane. The coating includes a star polymer having a hydrophobic core and hydrophilic arms, wherein the hydrophobic core contacts the porous membrane. |
| US10695722B2 |
Method of preparing perm-selective porous membrane and method of separating gases using porous membrane prepared thereby
The present invention relates to a method of preparing a perm-selective porous membrane and a method of separating gases using the prepared porous membrane. According to the present invention, a membrane is synthesized using a hierarchically structured alumina porous support by a counter diffusion method. During this synthesis, the diffusion rate of metal ions loaded on the porous support is controlled by controlling the pore size of the porous support, and the position at which the membrane is synthesized is controlled by synthesizing the membrane inside the support. This can increase the physical stability of the membrane and make the membrane thicker so as to ensure higher H2/CO2 separation factors. |
| US10695716B2 |
Addition of alkaline materials to biotrickling filter or bio-filter make-up water
A system for removing undesirable compounds from contaminated air includes a biofilter having an alkaline material introduction system and a fuzzy-logic based controller. A contaminant, such as hydrogen sulfide, is removed from contaminated air by passing the contaminated air through the biofilter. |
| US10695715B2 |
Carbonized material, device for removing ozone, and method for removing ozone
A carbonized material, a device for removing ozone, and a method for removing ozone are provided. The carbonized material has at least a carbonyl-containing group, alkylol group, and carbon having sp2 hybrid orbital. In particular, the at least one carbonyl-containing group has a carbon content from 10 atom % to 30 atom %, based on the total carbon atoms of the at least one carbonyl-containing group, the at least one alkylol group, and the at least one carbon having sp2 hybrid orbital. |
| US10695710B2 |
Methods for producing ozone and oxygen mixtures
A method for the continuous production of ozone and recovery of oxygen in a purge cycle adsorption process having four adsorbent beds. The method has the steps of feeding a mixture of ozone and oxygen to a first and second adsorbent bed wherein the first and the second adsorbent bed adsorb ozone and allow oxygen to pass through; recovering the oxygen from the first bed; feeding the oxygen from the second bed to a fourth adsorbent bed, wherein ozone is desorbed from the fourth bed; feeding clean dry air through a valve to the third adsorbent bed, and measuring the flow rate of the clean dry air through the valve, comparing this flow rate to a pre-calculated value and adjusting the flow rate of the clean dry air to equal the pre-calculated value; desorbing ozone from the third bed; and recovering ozone from the third bed and the fourth bed. |
| US10695706B2 |
Method and apparatus for measuring fine particulate matters
An apparatus for measuring fine particulate matter to determine a time to replace each of a filter and an air quality sensor based on a concentration of a filtered fine particulate matter and a method thereof are provided. The apparatus for measuring fine particulate matter is applied to an air cleaner, a personal environment monitoring system (PEMS), a fine particulate matter module, or the like by sensing a target material, such as harmful gas, as well as particulate matter and fine particulate matter in the air and providing result information. |
| US10695705B2 |
Air filter comprising a multilayer filter material
A multilayer filter material for an interior air filter element of an air conditioning system of a vehicle may include an ion exchange layer including ion exchange particles and a plurality of further layers. The ion exchange layer may directly adjoin at least one of the plurality of further layers. The plurality of further layers may include an active layer including non-impregnated active carbon particles, and an impregnation layer including impregnated active carbon particles. The active layer may be arranged between the ion exchange layer and the impregnation layer. The ion exchange layer may be hygroscopic and may contain ions which form a toxic environment with water. The impregnation layer may include a component of active carbon particles impregnated with potassium iodide and a component of active carbon particles impregnated with potassium carbonate. The component impregnated with potassium iodide may be greater than the component impregnated with potassium carbonate. |
| US10695693B2 |
Use of alkaline washes during chromatography to remove impurities
In certain embodiments, the invention provides a method of purifying a protein of interest from a mixture which comprises the protein of interest and one or more contaminants, said method comprising: a) subjecting the mixture to a first chromatography matrix, wherein the protein of interest binds to the first chromatography matrix; b) contacting the first chromatography matrix with a first wash solution which has a pH of at least 9.0, and does not comprise arginine or an arginine derivative; and c) eluting the protein of interest from the first chromatography matrix into an elution solution. |
| US10695692B2 |
Device and method of a supercritical fluid system for detecting analytes using a low pressure detector
A device is provided in a supercritical fluid system, which uses a mobile phase output by a separation device, the mobile phase volumetrically expanding as it decompresses. The device includes a passive splitter and a shuttle valve. The passive splitter is configured to receive the mobile phase and to split the mobile phase into a primary flow stream and a split flow stream, where the primary flow stream is directed to a pressure maintenance device. The passive splitter is further configured to reduce pressure of the split flow stream, causing volumetric expansion of the split flow stream. The shuttle valve is configured to insert volumetric aliquots of the volumetrically expanded split flow stream into a dilution flow stream to provide a diluted split flow stream, and to direct the diluted split flow stream to a low pressure detector. |
| US10695683B2 |
Action character models and accessories with movable parts
An action character assembly includes a torso having a first magnet disposed therein, the torso bounding a first passage extending from an exterior surface of the torso toward the first magnet, the first passage having a non-circular transverse cross sectional configuration. A first appendage has a first connector attached thereto, a portion of the first connector being received within first passage so that the first connector is magnetically coupled to the first magnet, the first connector being movably coupled to the first appendage. |
| US10695678B2 |
Computer-implemented methods and systems enabling fan participation in calling plays at sporting and other events
A computerized method and system of facilitating state-based participation in calling plays in a football game thereby allowing fans to proactively participate in real-time in the game. A computing device receives a user profile corresponding to a user registered to vote in a real-time football game. A sequence of states is initiated in response to start of a play during the real-time football game. The sequence of states includes receiving a set of plays from a coach, sending the set of plays to a user, and receiving a vote from the user. A result of a real-time play based on the winning play is received and the coach is score updated. The computerized method and system is not limited to football, and may also be applied to other live events such as soccer, baseball, golf, hockey, basketball, movie screenings, game shows, award shows, sales meetings, political events, and business conferences. |
| US10695671B2 |
Establishing and managing multiplayer sessions
A system and method for establishing and managing multiuser sessions is provided. A plurality of interactive content titles and at least one activity template associated with each of the interactive content titles are stored in memory. A processor executes instructions stored in memory, wherein execution of the instructions by the processor receives input regarding a selected activity associated with one of the interactive content titles stored in memory, retrieves an activity template associated with the selected activity from memory, establishes a session based at least on the activity properties, assigns a user as a leader of the established session, adds each of a plurality of peers to an available participant slot in accordance with leader input, and automatically initiates the selected activity within the established session. |
| US10695655B1 |
Revolute floating kingpin truck for a riding device
A truck for a riding device with three primary motions of leaning, steering, and floating, comprising three rigid bodies, a baseplate, a revolute floating kingpin, and a hanger. A revolute joint moveably connects the kingpin and baseplate, an upper spherical joint moveably connects the baseplate and hanger, and a lower spherical joint moveably connects the hanger and kingpin. The upper and lower spherical joints define a hanger pivot axis, with a virtual pivot point at the intersection of the hanger pivot axis and a line vertically projected from the axle axis. A longitudinal roll axis is coincident with the axis of rotation of the revolute joint. In a riding device, a virtual pivot point roll axis is coincident with a virtual line between a virtual pivot point of the front truck and a virtual pivot point of the rear truck. |
| US10695651B2 |
Protection device for carrying out sports activities usable in a data analysis and monitoring system, and relative system and method for processing and calculating the sent data
Protection device (1) for sports activities, analysis and monitoring system (14) of data sent by a protection device and method for processing and calculating the data sent by a protection device where the protection device (1) comprises a localization unit (2) adapted to detect the positioning data (P) of the user, a detection unit (3) adapted to detect the movement data (A, M, W) of the user; at least a communication unit (6), operatively connected to the localization unit (2) and to the detection unit (3) and adapted to send/receive said positioning data (P) and movement data (A, M, W) to/from at least an external module (7). |
| US10695650B2 |
Protective apparatus with grooves
A sports accessory is provided to be worn by a user during a sport activity. The accessory includes a flexure system. The flexure system includes a support structure including a plurality of intersecting grooves disposed along a surface of the support structure, where a plurality of segments are defined along the surface of the support structure between the intersecting grooves such that the support structure is configured to flex along the grooves with segments moving in relation to other segments during use of the sports accessory. |
| US10695641B2 |
Golf training aid to help golfers achieve the correct angle-of-attack
A golf training aid helps train a correct golf swing path where for a short period of time, the club is swung straight through the ball and down the target-line for a period of 12 inches, 6 inches before and 6 inches after impact. The golf training aid golfers achieve this flat with all golf clubs. Four six-inch angled polymer poles attach to a base made for driver and wood shots off a tee, and iron and wood-shots off the ground. Feedback is provided when a player hits or misses the poles. Angled poles are fixed to the base's external driver and iron lines for use with the various clubs, and the ball is aligned with one of two center lines, one line being for tee-shots and the other being for shots hit from the ground. |
| US10695627B2 |
Iron-type golf club heads with a dual-density insert
In general, aspects of this invention relate to blade-type iron golf clubs or golf club heads. The blade-type golf club head may comprise a body forged of a metal material. The body may include a hosel, a top surface, a sole, a heel, a toe, a ball striking surface, and a rear surface opposite the ball striking surface. The rear surface may have recess in which a dual-density insert is affixed. The dual-density insert may have a first portion or first insert with a density greater than a second portion or second insert with a lesser density located closer to the toe than the first portion or first insert located closer to the heel. The mass distribution of the dual-density insert moves the center of gravity of the club head closer or substantially coincident to the face center location. |
| US10695626B2 |
Metal wood club
A golf club head comprising a body, wherein the body comprises a cavity, wherein the cavity comprises an open end and a terminal end, the terminal end opposite the open end, an elongate weighted insert configured to reside in the cavity, the weighted insert having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the cavity is configured to receive the weighted insert through the open end, a head locking feature located at the open end of the cavity, an insert locking member comprising an insert locking feature configured to engage the head locking feature and lock the weighted insert in the cavity. |
| US10695623B2 |
Golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads
Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion and a plurality of weight portions. The body portion may include a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, a heel portion, a top portion, and a bottom portion having a plurality of ports. The plurality of ports may include a first set of ports and a second set of ports. Each port of the plurality of ports may be configured to receive a weight portion of the plurality of weight portions. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed. |
| US10695614B2 |
System and method for monitoring or assessing physical fitness from disparate exercise devices and activity trackers
Physical fitness assessment systems and methods and wellness assessment systems and methods are disclosed. One physical fitness assessment system includes an exercise device and a host computer. The exercise device is configured to track movement of the exercise device by a user, determine a current physical activity data of the user based on, at least, the tracked movement, and transmit the current physical activity data of the user. The host computer is configured to receive from the exercise device the current physical activity data of the user, receive a physical fitness assessment selection to apply to the current physical activity date, compare the current physical activity data against benchmark physical activity data correlated with the exercise device, determine a physical fitness assessment of the user, generate the physical fitness assessment image based on the physical fitness assessment of the user, and present the physical fitness assessment image. |
| US10695610B2 |
Exercise method and device
An incline push-up stabilizer device and method, wherein the devise is comprised of a handle, spacer, and inflexible base. The inflexible base has a “W” profile, which allows the incline push-up stabilizer to temporarily, but securely, engage with a stair, so that a user may perform inclined push-ups. The incline push-up stabilizer device has a pair of orthogonally connected shared surfaces that are covered with a high-friction, flexible material, to create a gripping surface. The incline push-up stabilizer device is placed on a stair so that the gripping surface engages the stair. By doing push-ups on a positive incline, the user experiences less force with each push-up. This enables people who are fatigued, injured, out-of-shape, or old to perform push-ups. |
| US10695608B2 |
Multi-functional exercise apparatus
A durable and impact-resistant exercise apparatus that is portable, modular, stackable, and weight-adjustable to allow a user to perform a variety of isolated lower body, core, and upper body resistance training exercises as well as full-body strength training exercises to improve a fitness of the user. The exercise apparatus is configured both as a platform for supporting the user during a first plurality of exercises as well as a weighted body for being lifted or moved by the user during a second plurality of exercises. |
| US10695604B2 |
Exercise device
An exercise device has a pair of handles with a resistance assembly connected therebetween. Each handle has an internal annular channel with a stop wall. Each channel receives a grip body and a grip spring that serially abut one another, with the grip spring disposed between the grip body and the stop wall. In use, a user rotates each handle to compress the grip springs and applies tension by bending the resistance assembly. As a result, exercise of the six primary muscle groups responsible for postural stability muscles is provided to the user. Each of the handles are also easily removable from the resistance assembly by way of spring loaded plungers, which allows for different resistance assemblies of different spring force or resistance. The handles are further connected in a nonaligned manner relative to the resistance assembly, which contributes to maximizing the exercising benefits received from the exercise device. |
| US10695603B1 |
Grip augmentation straps
A slap wrap style grip augmentation strap is provided in which the extended securing strap is lined with a bistable ribbon formed of metal or similarly functioning material. The lined strap extends from a wrist loop and provide a self-wrapping ability which allows the user to get a tighter and more uniform grip that was previously much harder or near impossible to obtain with other lifting straps. Gripping efficiency is improved with quickly applied, strong and equal equally applied attachment to a targeted piece of exercise equipment. The use of a strap of the present invention will encourage proper body mechanics during lifting exercises that would help prevent these potential dangers. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. |
| US10695601B2 |
Exercise accessory, system and method
An accessory includes a support hook, a hand grip, and an arm support. Also disclosed herein is an exercise system including a left exercise accessory, a right exercise accessory and an exercise support having a first vertical support, a second vertical support, a first horizontal bar and a second horizontal bar. The exercise system is useful for providing a means to perform abdominal exercise on a horizontal bar in a variety of settings. |
| US10695599B2 |
Bus duct firestop system
A firestop system for fire stopping a bus duct that passes through an opening in a marine deck or a marine bulkhead includes a boot seal wrapped around the bus duct housing. The boot seal has a top end attached to the bus duct, and a bottom end attached to the division. The boot seal is made of flexible material to allow for movement of the bus duct relative to the division due to vibration. The boot seal may be made of a thermal barrier wrap or other high-temperature insulating mat materials to allow heat generated under normal condition to escape while providing firestopping and temperature resistance under fire exposure conditions. The firestop system may also have a gasket positioned between the bus duct and the boot seal to accommodate irregularities in the outside surface of the bus duct housing. |
| US10695596B2 |
Device for braking the fall of a load
A device (1) is described for braking the fall of a load comprising a sling (2) and a braking element (3, 30), said sling (2) comprising a first end (21) constrainable to an anchoring point; a second end (22) constrainable to said load; a folded section (23) comprising a first portion (23a) of said sling (2) reversibly joined to a second portion (23b) of said sling (2), said folded section (23) providing a resistance to the separation of said first and second portions (23a, 23b). The sling further comprises a first free section (24) comprised between said first portion (23a) of said folded section (23) and said first end (21); and a second free section (25) comprised between said second portion (23b) of said folded section (23) and said second end (22). The braking element (3, 30) comprises a plurality of passages for said sling (2), said first free section (24) crossing at least one first passage (3a), said second free section (25) crossing at least one second passage (3b), so that said first portion (23a), as a consequence of the application of a traction force (FT, FT′) higher than a threshold value to at least one of said two ends (21, 22), separates from said second portion (23b) and crosses said first passage (3a), and said second portion 23b crosses said second passage (3b). |
| US10695593B2 |
Method for storing a respiratory mask and respiratory equipment including a respiratory mask and a storage element
Embodiments provide methods for storing a respiratory mask. In one embodiment, the respiratory equipment may include a respiratory mask having a front side and a rear side and a cavity having an opening in the rear side. There may also be provided an inflatable harness adapted to maintain the respiratory mask against the user face, and a storage element comprising a housing. In one embodiment, the method may include pulling on the harness on the front side of the respiratory mask in order to place the harness on the respiratory mask in an storage position outside said cavity, and maintaining the harness on the respiratory mask in the storage position and inserting the respiratory mask into the housing of the storage element. |
| US10695584B2 |
Method for measuring depth profile of particle beam using acoustic signals generated by the particle beam
Provided is a method for measuring a depth profile of a particle beam, the method including providing first sensors in a first direction in auditory organs of a human body, providing second sensors in a second direction that intersects with the first direction on a top of a head and in a mouth of the human body, providing a particle beam into the head of the human body, detecting an acoustic signal generated by the particle beam through the first and second sensors, and calculating a depth profile of the first and second directions of the particle beam corresponding to a Bragg peak position of the particle beam in the head using the acoustic signal. |
| US10695579B2 |
Apparatus and method for indicating treatment site locations for phototherapy to the brain
An apparatus and method for indicating treatment site locations for phototherapy to the brain are disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a headpiece wearable by a patient. The headpiece includes a body adapted to be worn over at least a portion of the patient's scalp and a plurality of position indicators corresponding to a plurality of treatment site locations at the patient's scalp where a light source is to be sequentially positioned such that light from the light source is sequentially applied to irradiate at least a portion of the patient's brain. At least one of the position indicators includes an optically transmissive portion having an area of at least 1 cm2 through which the light propagates. |
| US10695578B1 |
Vascular optical fiber guidewire with plug
A vascular optical fiber guidewire includes an optical fiber guidewire and a plug connected to the optical fiber guidewire. The plug may be a memory alloy plug including a handle, a fixing groove and a sleeve which are sequentially connected. A radius of a segment of the fixing groove is larger than a radius of a segment of the fixing groove. The fixing groove cooperates with an external connector to provide a locking effect. The sleeve is provided with an elastically deformable spiral structure. The memory alloy plug is sleeved on a metal tube sleeved outside the optical fiber guidewire and connected with the optical fiber guidewire. A part of the metal tube extending from the memory alloy plug forms a spiral shape by spirally cutting to protect and support the optical fiber guidewire. The insertion and extraction operations and rotating operations can be facilitated. |
| US10695565B2 |
System and method to mitigate motion sickness or emesis in a vehicle
One general aspect includes a system to mitigate motion sickness/emesis, the system including: a memory configured to include one or more executable instructions and a processor configured to execute the executable instructions, where the executable instructions enable the processor to: in response to an activation of a motion-equalizing device installed in an interior of a vehicle, provide electric stimulus to a vehicle occupant via the motion-equalizing device, where the electric stimulus is designed to mitigate one or more symptoms of motion sickness and/or emesis for the vehicle occupant. |
| US10695553B2 |
Biomedical electrode comprising discontinuous primer layer
Articles and methods of making articles are described. In one embodiment, an electrode is described, comprising an ionically-conductive hydrogel layer comprising a first major surface and opposing major surface. The electrode further comprises a discontinuous primer layer disposed on the first major surface ionically-conducting hydrogel layer and an electrically conductive member or a connector component thereof, in contact with the first major surface of the ionically-conducting hydrogel layer. In another embodiment, an article is described comprising a hydrogel layer comprising a first major surface and opposing major surface; a discontinuous hydrophobic primer layer disposed on the first hydrogel layer; and a hydrophobic adhesive or hydrophobic backing bonded to the primer and discontinuous hydrophobic primer layer of the hydrogel. |
| US10695540B2 |
Segmented metallic guidewires
Disclosed herein are embodiments of segmented metallic guidewires that are suitable for MRI catheterization. Disclosed guidewires comprise a plurality of short conductive metallic segments that individually are short enough such that they do not resonate during MRI. The conductive segments are electrically insulated from each other and mechanically coupled together end-to-end via connectors, such as stiffness matched connectors, to provide a sufficiently long, strong, and flexible guidewire for catheterization that is non-resonant during MRI. |
| US10695538B2 |
Device for securing an elongated element on the body of a patient, treatment kit and associated method
An attachment device for securing an elongated element on the body of a patient is provided which includes a retaining support for retaining the elongated element, including at least one lower wall and an adhesive strip bearing the retaining support, and intended to be applied on the skin of the patient, the adhesive strip defining at least one region of the attachment device shifted with respect to the lower wall. A region of the attachment device located under the lower wall along an axis for inserting the elongated element into the retaining support is intended to be non-adherent to the skin of the patient. The retaining support comprises a clasping flap able to be maneuvered with respect to the lower wall between an open position and a clasping position of the elongated element. The elongated element is intended to be maintained between the lower wall and the clasping flap. |
| US10695531B2 |
Balloon catheter and medical elongated body
An inner tube includes a tubular body made of a first resin and a reinforcing member disposed on an inner side of the tubular body. The reinforcing member is configured of a linear body including a second resin. The inner tube has a first region including a distal portion provided with a distal opening portion and a second region that is disposed to be closer to a proximal side than the first region. The linear body projects inwardly from the inner surface of the tubular body in the first and second regions, and inwardly projects less in the first region than in the second region. In a balloon catheter, guide wire operability is improved and problems which can arise when using a metal reinforcing member are avoided. In a medical elongated body, sliding resistance of a medical device inserted in a lumen can be reduced. |
| US10695529B2 |
Methods, systems, and apparatus for configuring cognitive states
Methods, systems, and apparatus for changing a cognitive state of a user are disclosed. An example system includes a sensor to gather first electroencephalographic data from the user and an analyzer to determine a first cognitive state of the user based on the first electroencephalographic data and to determine a first binaural beat to present to the user based on the first cognitive state and a second cognitive state. The example system also includes an output to present the first binaural beat to the user. The sensor is to gather second electroencephalographic data from the user exposed to the first binaural beat. The analyzer is to determine a first effectiveness of the first binaural beat to place the user in the second cognitive state, and to determine a second binaural beat to present to the user based on the first cognitive state, the second cognitive state, and the second electroencephalographic data. The output is to present the second binaural beat to the user. In addition, the analyzer to determine a second effectiveness of the second binaural beat to place the user in the second cognitive state, to perform a comparison of the first effectiveness and the second effectiveness, and to select one of the first binaural beat or the second binaural beat for future presentation to the user to change the cognitive state of the user to the second cognitive state based on the comparison. |
| US10695525B2 |
Valve for controlling gas flow
A gas valve is arranged for controlling the flow of medical gas for oxygen therapy in case of spontaneous breathing. An embodiment of the gas valve contains a connection component to connect the gas valve to an external supply such as for example an external supply network for medical gases at a pressure lower than 50 bars. The gas valve may contain a regulating system configured to select and supply a pulsating or continuous flow of medical gas in which the regulating system contains a flow rate regulator to controllable set the flow rate of the continuous flow. |
| US10695524B2 |
Nebulizer systems, apparatus and methods for respiratory therapy
Nebulizer systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a body, a breathing gas inlet and outlet, and a barrier. The body is sized to be positioned within an adaptor of the nebulizer system. The breathing gas inlet and the breathing gas outlet are at opposite ends of the body. The barrier is coupled to the body. A plurality of holes are formed in the barrier. The plurality of holes open in a direction orthogonal to the breathing gas inlet. The system employs the apparatus in conjunction with a nebulizer and an adaptor. The method includes generating an aerosolized medicament, providing the aerosolized medicament to the adaptor, passing the aerosolized medicament through the barrier of the apparatus, providing a breathing gas to the apparatus, and flowing the aerosolized medicament and the breathing gas through the breathing gas outlet of the apparatus. |
| US10695517B2 |
Nasal breathing apparatus and method with multifunction
A nasal breathing apparatus with multifunction has two nasal inserts and one tubular chamber. In one embodiment, the first nasal insert forms an airtight barrier inside one nostril for delivering gases. The second nasal insert does not block the other nostril and is for sampling gases. The tubular chamber is in fluid communication with the first nasal insert but not the second nasal insert and has an outlet for discharging and delivering gases and for providing continuous positive airway pressure and ventilation. In another embodiment, both nasal inserts form an airtight barrier in the corresponding nostrils. The first nasal insert is dedicated for delivering gases and the second nasal insert for sampling gases. The tubular chamber is in fluid communication with both nasal inserts and has an outlet for discharging and delivering gases and for providing continuous positive airway pressure and ventilation. |
| US10695500B2 |
Mechanism for a drug delivery device and drug delivery device comprising the mechanism
A mechanism for a drug delivery device includes a body, a dial that is moved with respect to the body for setting a dose, and an indicator member coupled with the dial. A movement of the dial generates a helical movement of the indicator member, and a movable window is coupled to the indicator member. |
| US10695482B2 |
Cartridge and method for increasing myocardial function
The present invention relates to a cytopheretic cartridge for use in treating and/or preventing inflammatory conditions that affect myocardial function and to related methods. The cartridge can be used in treating a subject with myocardial dysfunction, such as a subject with chronic heart failure and/or acute decompensated heart failure. |
| US10695480B2 |
Gas exchange composite membranes and methods of use thereof
Provided herein is a gas exchange composite membrane and methods of making the same. The gas exchange composite membrane may find use in a method of exchanging gas with blood in a subject in need of blood oxygenation support, which method is also disclosed. Also provided herein are systems and kits that find use in performing the methods of exchanging gas with blood. |
| US10695477B2 |
Hard-wired implanted controller system
A circulatory assist system is disclosed, the system including an implantable electrical device having an electric motor, an implantable controller connected to the implantable electrical device, and an implantable power source connected to the controller for supplying power to the controller. The controller is attachable to a first side of a percutaneous connector. A second side of the percutaneous connector, opposite to the first side, allows external connectivity to said controller. |
| US10695476B2 |
Resonant power transfer systems with communications
Methods and apparatus for wireless power transfer and communications are provided. In one embodiment, a wireless power transfer system comprises an external transmit resonator configured to transmit wireless power, an implantable receive resonator configured to receive the transmitted wireless power from the transmit resonator, and a user interface device comprising a resonant coil circuit, the resonant coil circuit being configured to receive magnetic communication signals from the transmit resonator or the receive resonator and to display information relating to the magnetic communication signals to a user of the user interface device. |
| US10695474B2 |
Method and apparatus for determining aortic valve opening
Apparatus for determining opening of an aortic valve of a biological subject, the apparatus including an electronic processing device that determines a pump speed of a ventricular assist device that is assisting cardiac function of the biological subject, analyses the pump speed to determine a pump speed indicator at least partially indicative of changes in pump speed and uses the pump speed indicator to determine an opening indicator indicative of opening of the aortic valve. |
| US10695472B2 |
Vacuum closure device
This invention relates to the design of tissue covering elements for use in vacuum assisted tissue apposition systems, wherein the geometry of the covering elements favours the application of contractile forces over compressive or extensive forces at the tissue interface. |
| US10695471B2 |
Wound dressing apparatus
The wound dressing apparatus facilitates administration of combined negative pressure and positive pressure treatment at a wound site. The wound dressing apparatus includes a wound dome having a substantially hollow dome interior, a manifold that is in fluid communication with the dome interior, a first passage adapted to connect to a negative pressure source to the dome interior, and a second passage adapted to connect to a positive pressure source to the manifold. |
| US10695458B2 |
Absorbent materials
The present invention provides dry-creped absorbent material comprised of gelling fibres intended for use particularly, but not necessarily exclusively, as wound dressings or as a component (absorbent substrate) of a wound dressing, as well as wound dressings comprising the absorbent material. |
| US10695457B2 |
Antiseptic wound dressing
The antiseptic wound dressing includes at least nanometer chitin, alkaline earth metal alginate, and an antiseptic material. The nanometer chitin is tubular shaped having diameter 10˜50 nm and length 20˜200 nm. The amount of the nanometer chitin is 0.1%˜5% to the alkaline earth metal alginate. The antiseptic wound dressing is manufactured by mixing nanometer chitin and alkaline metal alginate, further mixing with antiseptic material, conducting a wet spinning process to produce fibers, and conducting a non-woven cloth process to obtain the antiseptic wound dressing of the present invention. Therefore, the antiseptic wound dressing is capable of reducing the chance of would infection, and providing superior moisture retention and enhanced wet strength. |
| US10695454B2 |
Method and system of sensor feedback for a scent diffusion device
The disclosure herein concerns a method including receiving at a computer at least one target value of a scent parameter for an environment that is remote from the computer, receiving at the computer a sensed parameter of the environment, and controlling, via the computer, diffusion of a liquid from a source of the liquid in fluid communication with at least one scent diffusion device to achieve the target value of the scent parameter, wherein controlling includes setting or adjusting an operation parameter of the at least one scent diffusion device in response to the sensed parameter. |
| US10695427B2 |
Shape memory particles for biomedical uses
The presently disclosed subject matter provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising shape memory particles that can be used for delivering a drug and/or treating a disease or disorder in a patient. Specifically, shape changes in the presently disclosed shape memory particles can be used to control drug delivery spatially and/or temporally in a patient. Also provided are compositions, methods, and kits comprising nanoparticles and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) inhibitors with or without chemotherapeutic agents for inhibiting HIF activity in a patient and/or treating a hypoxia-associated disease or disorder. |
| US10695426B2 |
Combination of a PD-1 antagonist and an ALK inhibitor for treating cancer
The present disclosure describes combination therapies comprising an antagonist of Programmed Death 1 receptor (PD-1) and an Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) inhibitor, and the use of the combination therapies for the treatment of cancer, and in particular for treating cancers that test positive for ALK, PD-L 1, or both ALK and PD-L 1. |
| US10695407B2 |
Protective solution for preventing or reducing reperfusion injury of the brain and the whole body
The present invention relates to a protective solution for preventing or reducing reperfusion injury of the brain which contains magnesium ions and which has an osmolality of 350 to 600 mOsm/L, a pH value of 6.8 to 7.8 and albumin in an amount of 1 to 20% by weight. |
| US10695401B2 |
Use of vimentin in the modulation of acute inflammation and thrombosis
Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and compositions for treating or preventing acute inflammation using soluble vimentin. In specific embodiments, a vimentin derivative comprising the rod domain is utilized for treating or preventing any disease in which a decrease in leukocyte adhesion is therapeutic. In specific embodiments, a fragment of vimentin that comprises part or all of the rod domain is employed. |
| US10695397B2 |
Method of treating diseases
Methods of treating acromegaly in a subject are described herein. Exemplary methods include orally administering to the subject at least once daily at least one dosage form comprising octreotide, wherein the octreotide in each dosage form is 20 mg, and wherein the administering occurs at least 1 hour before a meal or at least 2 hours after a meal. |
| US10695386B2 |
Skin microbiome colonizer formulations and methods for use
A system for treating and maintaining the health of the skin of a user. The system may include a topical formulation and an oral formulation. The topical formation may include various probiotic organisms selected for enhancing and treating the skin of a user. The oral formulation may include various probiotic organisms for enhancing and treating the skin of the user. The topical formulation and the oral formulation may be used cooperatively and simultaneously to produce a beneficial, synergistic effect. |
| US10695380B2 |
Cryopreservation of encapsulated pancreatic endoderm cells
Disclosed herein are methods for cryopreserving, hibernation and room temperature storage of PEC aggregates, implantable semipermeable devices and the VC combination product. |
| US10695373B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides of non-canonical origin for use in immunotherapy against different types of cancers
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US10695370B2 |
Compositions and methods for dental mineralization
The present invention relates to compositions for mineralizing a dental surface, in particular tooth enamel. Methods of mineralizing hypomineralized lesions (including subsurface lesions) in the tooth enamel caused by dental caries, dental corrosion and fluorosis are also provided. In particular, the invention relates to a method of mineralizing a dental surface or subsurface comprising contacting the dental surface or subsurface with a compound that is capable of increasing or maintaining the pH of a solution and a mineralizing agent. |
| US10695369B2 |
Cognitive function-remedying agent
Disclosed are a cognitive function improvement agent comprising vitamin A, vitamin B components (B1, B2, B6, and B12), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, zinc, magnesium, pantothenic acid, biotin, and folic acid as active ingredients, and a method for improving cognitive functions, comprising administering vitamin A, vitamin B components (B1, B2, B6, and B12), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, zinc, magnesium, pantothenic acid, biotin, and folic acid to a mammal. |
| US10695366B2 |
Microporous zirconium silicate and diuretics for the reduction of potassium and treatment of chronic kidney and/or chronic heart disease
The present invention relates to novel methods of using microporous zirconium silicate to reduce the risk of hyperkalemia and to lower aldosterone levels in the treatment of chronic kidney disease and/or chronic heart disease with therapies comprising diuretics. The invention provides a safe way to reduce the risk of hyperkalemia and to lower aldosterone. The invention also relates to treatment of other conditions that can occur either alone or in connection with hyperkalemia, chronic kidney disease, and/or chronic heart disease. |
| US10695354B2 |
Methods of treatment of partial onset seizures using eslicarbazepine acetate
The present disclosure relates to the treatment of various diseases and conditions with eslicarbazepine acetate. The present disclosure also relates to the use of eslicarbazepine acetate in a method for reducing or decreasing epileptic seizures in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method for increasing the exposure to eslicarbazepine in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising eslicarbazepine acetate. |
| US10695350B2 |
Methods of treating and preventing graft versus host disease
Described herein are methods for treating and preventing graft versus host disease using ACK inhibitors. The methods include administering to an individual in need thereof an ACK inhibitor such as ibrutinib for treating and preventing graft versus host disease. |
| US10695334B2 |
Heteroaromatic carboxamide derivatives as plasma kallikrein inhibitors
Heteroaromatic carboxamides of formula (I), wherein Y, R, and X are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula (I) can be used in methods for the treatment of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of plasma kallikrein. |
| US10695333B2 |
Pharmaceutical combination comprising LSZ102 and alpelisib
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination comprising LSZ102 and alpelisib; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same; and methods of using such combinations and compositions in the treatment or prevention of conditions in which degradation of estrogen receptors combined with PI3K inhibition is beneficial in, for example, the treatment of cancers. |
| US10695332B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions for direct systemic introduction
The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for direct systemic introduction, are also known as DSI pharmaceutical compositions, for used as human veterinary pharmaceutical compositions. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for direct system introduction comprising bovine gelatin, mannitol, an optional surfactant, an optional flavorant, and an active pharmaceutical ingredient. A DSI pharmaceutical composition of the invention has a disintegration time of 7 seconds or less in deionized water maintained at 37.0° C.±0.5° C. The invention also relates to a method of delivering an active pharmaceutical ingredient to an animal comprising the step of placing a DSI pharmaceutical composition of the invention into a mucosal cavity of an animal to be treated with the active pharmaceutical ingredient and to the corresponding methods of treatment. |
| US10695325B2 |
Compounds and methods for treating an epileptic disorder
Provided, inter alia, are methods for treating an epilepsy disorder using clemizole, a clemizole analog, or pharmaceutical salts thereof. |
| US10695321B2 |
Use of glycopyrrolate for treating tachycardia
The invention relates to a novel use of the antimuscarinic agent glycopyrrolate, for example the salt glycopyrronium bromide. In particular, the invention relates to glycopyrrolate for use as a heart rate lowering agent and more particularly, but not exclusively, for use in patients suffering from respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |
| US10695313B2 |
Edible composition suitable for lowering serum cholesterol
The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings. |
| US10695310B2 |
D-serine treatment for neurological disorders that cause seizures
Methods of treatment using D-serine to target brain cells expressing GluN3 subunit-containing triheteromeric NMDARs are disclosed. The methods include inhibiting calcium ion uptake by brain cells, treating epilepsy, and treating seizures by artificially administering D-serine. |
| US10695302B2 |
Treatments for attention and cognitive disorders, and for dementia associated with a neurodegenerative disorder
The present invention provides a method of treating or preventing an attention and/or cognitive disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a compound useful within the invention. The present invention further provides a method of treating or preventing dementia associated with a neurodegenerative disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a compound useful within the invention. |
| US10695291B2 |
Optimized pharmaceutical formulation for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the esophagus
Disclosed is an optimized pharmaceutical formulation for the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the esophagus. A pharmaceutical formulation in the form of an orodispersible effervescent tablet is stable, easy to produce, and can be used without dissolving same in a liquid. It is not necessary to drink anything with the tablet as this would reduce the time that the budesonide solution remains in the affected regions of the esophagus. The effervescent tablet of the invention surprisingly resulted in an unexpectedly high rate of histological remission in patients with active eosinophilic esophagitis. |
| US10695277B2 |
Pro-fragrance composition
A pro-fragrance composition includes a cucurbituril in complex with a fragrance molecule and use of the compositions in counteracting malodour. The cucurbituril is present as a mixture, wherein the mixture includes at least two different cucurbiturils selected from CB[5], CB[6], CB[7] and CB[8]. The complexed fragrance molecule is released when the composition is exposed to a stimulus. Also provides methods for the preparation of pro-fragrance complexes of cucurbiturils and fragrance molecules. |
| US10695276B2 |
Composition containing glycerol and glycine
The present invention aims to provide a production method of a composition containing (A) glycerol and (B) glycine, which includes using glycerol substantially free of dihydroxyacetone or having a dihydroxyacetone content of not more than 150 ppm. According to the present invention, a composition, particularly a cosmetic composition, having a moist feeling but free of stickiness and showing suppressed coloration can be provided. |
| US10695269B2 |
Nasogastric tube
A nasogastric tube comprising at least one main lumen and at least one vacuum lumen comprising at least one suction port for sealingly drawing an inner wall of an esophagus thereagainst, said at least one suction port has a unique concave structure which substantially prevents tissue damage is provided. |
| US10695263B2 |
Sensory stimulation or monitoring apparatus for the back of neck
Described herein are wearable sensory stimulation and monitoring devices that can be worn around the back of the neck along and in contact with the spine. Apparatuses described herein stimulate one or more senses including auditory, tactile or olfactory. Apparatuses are also described that allow for sensing and monitoring of physiologic parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure and movement. The device also has features that allow for easy attachment or integration to articles worn on the head. |
| US10695262B2 |
Flexible vibration module for snap in attachment to a grommet embedded in a compression wrap
A flexible vibrating module with flexible radiating arms outwardly projecting around the module, with each arm having an associated coin motor which can optionally be operated at high frequency or low frequency or pulsing frequency, is shown in combination with a wrap having a snap in flexible grommet for the module to consistently orient properly the module with respect to a patient's muscles or joints. |
| US10695259B2 |
Adjustable massager
An improved self-massage apparatus may feature a main mounting bar serving as a body and one or two coaxial and slidable tubes to provide mounting tension. An outer surface may present a rotatable massage head. The two ends of the apparatus may have brackets or other interfaces to secure the apparatus between two parallel surfaces. Clamps, ratchets, and other tension devices may be used to hold the main components in fixed relation to each other and the massage head may rotate a full 360° on at least two planes for a customizable and extremely versatile massage experience. |
| US10695258B1 |
Tessellated massage roller
A massage roller may include a hollow cylindrical body with a cylindrical core and a plurality of massage protrusions each extending outwardly from the cylindrical body. Each massage protrusion may be substantially centered within a different polygonal region of a polygonal tessellation of the surface of the cylindrical body. The massage protrusions each may have a base, a filleted peripheral edge extending around the base, a concave cap opposite the base, and a plurality of walls equal in number to the edges of the polygonal region in which the protrusion is substantially centered. Each massage protrusion may also include an axial cross-section which is substantially polygonal, and has the same number of edges as and is substantially aligned with the polygonal region in which the protrusion is substantially centered. |
| US10695251B2 |
Lifting column for a medical device
An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first operating table column member, a second operating table column member that is movable relative to the first operating table member in a longitudinal direction, and a slide member that is attached to an inner surface of the first operating table column member, the slide member having a slide surface. The slide surface is slidably mounted on an outer surface of the second operating table column member, the outer surface of the second operating table column member facing the inner surface of the first operating table column member. A curable sealing compound is disposed in a space between the slide surface of the slide member and the inner surface of the first operating table column member. |
| US10695250B2 |
Medical supply unit having an elbow joint part
A medical supply unit is disclosed. The medical supply unit has a mobile housing, a manual control mechanism for controlling location-movement or location-locking of the mobile housing, and a horizontal arm. The medical supply unit also has a vertical arm, an elbow joint part that connects the horizontal arm and the vertical arm, and a rotary shaft for movable connection of the vertical arm, in which the rotary shaft movably connects to one end of the elbow joint part via the vertical arm, wherein another end of the elbow joint part connects to the mobile housing via the horizontal arm, and a first end of the mobile housing is attached to the manual control mechanism. The mobile housing can provide electrical and gas supply connections for convenient use during medical procedures. |
| US10695228B2 |
Flexible means for determining the extent of debridement required to remove non-viable tissue
A flexible dressing for applying to a tissue site for determining the extent of debridement required to remove non-viable tissue is disclosed. Some embodiments of the dressing may be in the form of a multi-layer drape having an integrated tissue viability indicator system. Some embodiments may also include a system of shapes or a grid pattern printed or embossed on a surface of the drape for providing guidance during an ensuing debridement or amputation procedure. |
| US10695213B2 |
System for cryotherapy
An invention concerns a moisture control in a cryotherapy system and creating of snow mist. The system comprises a treatment chamber for at least one person, a closable entry to the treatment chamber, and a cooling apparatus. The cooling apparatus comprises an evaporator configured to function with a coolant and a valve for flow control of the coolant, wherein the evaporator is placed in the treatment chamber and the valve is coupled to the evaporator. The system further comprises a ventilation aperture for obtaining an additional air into the treatment chamber, the ventilation aperture being placed far from the evaporator to such spot that the additional air flows from the ventilation aperture towards the centre of the treatment chamber and simultaneously mixes with an air included in the treatment chamber so that water vapour of the additional air changes from gas to solid ice crystals and forms snow mist in the treatment chamber. |
| US10695210B1 |
Telescoping collapsible splint
A collapsible splint includes an expandable frame within a flexible generally rectangular sleeve. The expandable frame includes a number of members that are extendable rods or tubes. The members are oriented longitudinally within the sleeve and arranged transversely across the sleeve and adjacent to one another. The rods are secured at one end of the sleeve and are connected to one another by transverse links to form the frame. The sleeve includes an opening through which the frame can be accessed and extended to a desired length. The sleeve also includes straps on its rear side suitable for binding the collapsible splint around a fractured limb. |
| US10695207B2 |
Method and instrument for treating obesity
A surgical or laparoscopic method of treating obesity of a patient using a device adapted to stretch a portion of the stomach wall of said patient. The method comprising the steps of: cutting a hole in the abdominal wall of said patient, dissecting an area around the stomach, placing said device in contact with the stomach, and fixating, direct or indirect, through invagination of the stomach wall, said device to the stomach wall such that said device can stretch a portion of said stomach wall. |
| US10695200B2 |
Anti-thrombogenic medical devices
Medical devices that include a tubular member with a plurality of braided filaments, each filament crossing another of the filaments at a respective crossing point forming sidewall and a plurality of pores in the sidewall that are sized to inhibit flow of blood through the sidewall into an aneurysm to a degree sufficient to lead to thrombosis and healing of the aneurysm when the tubular member is positioned in a blood vessel and adjacent to the aneurysm, the pores have an average pore size that is less than or equal to about 500 microns when the tubular member is in an expanded state, the filaments possessing antithrombogenic surfaces to increase antithrombogenicity of the medical device with pores substantially free of webs formed by antithrombogenic material, such that fewer than 5% of the crossing points have webs formed by antithrombogenic material thereby permitting the pores to be substantially free of webs. |
| US10695197B2 |
Prosthetic ankle and method of controlling same based on weight-shifting
Prosthetic devices and methods of controlling the same are provided. A prosthetic ankle device includes a foot unit and lower limb member moveable relative to one another and defining an ankle angle therebetween. The prosthetic ankle device further includes a controller to operate the device based on weight shifting. Methods of controlling the prosthetic ankle device include operating the device at different ankle angles depending on weight shifting of the user while standing or stopped. |
| US10695196B2 |
Methods, devices, and systems for the fabrication of materials and tissues utilizing electromagnetic radiation
The present invention provides a three-dimensional bioprinter for fabricating cellular constructs such as tissues and organs using electromagnetic radiation (EMR) at or above 405 nm. The bioprinter includes a material deposition device comprising a cartridge for receiving and holding a composition which contains biomaterial that cures after exposure to EMR. The bioprinter also includes an EMR module that emits EMR at a wavelength of about 405 nm or higher. Also provided is a bioprinter cartridge which contains cells and a material curable at a wavelength of about 405 nm or greater. The cells are present in a chamber and are extruded through an orifice to form the cellular construct. |
| US10695190B2 |
Bone expandable device
A bone expandable device comprises two expanding members, a retractable member and a fastener. The two expanding members are joined together for forming a cavity therebetween, each the expanding member includes two flexible parts and a fixed part. The two flexible parts are connected to the fixed part separately, and each the flexible part can be bent from the fixed part. The retractable member is disposed in the cavity and includes a first part and a second part. The first part is movably sleeved on the second part, and a length of the retractable member can be adjusted by moving the first part or the second part. The fastener is for fastening the two expanding members together. When the length of the retractable member is increasing, the two opposite ends of the retractable member would push against the four flexible parts to expand the flexible parts outwardly from the cavity. |
| US10695181B2 |
Bone graft cage
A device is for containing a bone graft material. The device includes a mesh outer sleeve extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and sized and shaped to correspond to a profile of an outer surface of a target bone. The outer sleeve includes a plurality of openings extending therethrough, longitudinally adjacent ones of the plurality of openings being offset from one another relative to a longitudinal axis of the device. The device also includes a mesh inner sleeve connected to an interior surface of the outer sleeve via at least one strut so that a bone graft collecting space is defined therebetween The inner sleeve is sized and shaped to correspond to a profile of a medullary canal of the target bone. The inner sleeve includes a plurality of openings extending therethrough. |
| US10695174B2 |
Insertion tools for medical devices and methods for using
The disclosure provides insertion tools and articles that facilitate entry of a medical device, such as a balloon catheter, into the body. In embodiments the insertion tools have an elongate hollow body (50) that is able to protect a portion of a medical device, such as a balloon of a balloon catheter, during an insertion procedure. In one embodiment the insertion tool has an elongate hollow body (131), a tapered distal end (135), and a locking mechanism (133) at the proximal end which can secure a portion of a balloon catheter. An opening at the distal end can allow passage of the balloon in a folded uninflated state. |
| US10695166B2 |
Intraocular lenses (IOLs) and related assemblies and intraocular attachment methods
Intraocular lenses and related assemblies and intraocular attachment methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an intraocular lens assembly comprises a helical-shaped coil fastener to affix an intraocular lens to an iris to correct for astigmatism, presbyopia, and/or myopia or hyperopia. The helical-shaped coil fastener comprises a head and a helical wire extending from a bottom surface of the head and comprising a pointed tip opposite the head. The helical-shaped coil fastener is configured to be affixed to the iris by rotatable penetration of the iris, and thus can be removed from the iris by reverse rotation of the helical-shaped coil fastener. The helical-shaped coil fastener has a low volume, large surface area, low cross-sectional area of penetration, and an oblique angle of penetration. Thus, the helical-shaped coil fastener is easy to apply, easy to remove, minimizes tissue damage, maximizes stability, and minimizes penetration force. |
| US10695164B2 |
Covered endovascular stent-graft
Provided is a covered endovascular stent-graft comprising a first membrana tectoria for modeling a vascular shape and a stent-graft skeleton fitted to the outside of the first membrana tectoria, at least part of the outer surface of the stent-graft skeleton being covered with a second membrana tectoria; the first membrana tectoria and the second membrana tectoria are combined so that at least part of the stent-graft skeleton is covered between the first membrana tectoria and the second membrana tectoria, wherein the first membrana tectoria and/or the second membrana tectoria is/are a polyvinylidene fluoride resin membrana tectoria. The polyvinylidene fluoride resin membrana tectoria of the covered endovascular stent-graft makes the cost reduced and has good mechanical properties and biological properties. |
| US10695160B2 |
Adjustable endolumenal implant for reshaping the mitral valve annulus
Excessive dilation of the annulus of a mitral valve may lead to regurgitation of blood during ventricular contraction. This regurgitation may lead to a reduction in cardiac output. Disclosed are systems and methods relating to an implant configured for reshaping a mitral valve. The implant comprises a plurality of struts with anchors for tissue engagement. The implant is compressible to a first, reduced diameter for transluminal navigation and delivery to the left atrium of a heart. The implant may then expand to a second, enlarged diameter to embed its anchors to the tissue surrounding and/or including the mitral valve. The implant may then contract to a third, intermediate diameter, pulling the tissue radially inwardly, thereby reducing the mitral valve and lessening any of the associated symptoms including mitral regurgitation. |
| US10695152B2 |
Method for forming bis-acrylic or other crown
Casting jigs, methods, and kits that may be used in manufacture of anatomical healing caps. A casting jig may include a body having one or more wells within the body, each well being open at a proximal end thereof and having a negative shape corresponding to an anatomical healing cuff body of a given tooth position. The casting jig includes an opening through the bottom surface through which an elongate handle may be inserted, allowing a temporary abutment to be coupled into the distal end of the elongate handle, so that the abutment is disposed in the well, held in place by the handle, as it is used as a core about which the anatomical healing cuff body is formed. A crown forming jig for forming an inexpensive, chair-side prepared bis-acrylic temporary crown that may be easily and quickly installed over the anatomical healing cuff body is also disclosed. |
| US10695150B2 |
Augmented reality enhancements for intraoral scanning
A system comprises a scanner, an augmented reality (AR) display and a computing device. The scanner generates intraoral images of a dental arch and the AR display generates additional image data representative of a view from a wearer of the AR display. The computing device receives the intraoral images from the intraoral scanner, generates a virtual three-dimensional model of at least a portion of the dental arch from the intraoral images, receives the additional image data from the AR display, determines, from the additional image data, a region of the view that is outside of the dental arch, generates a visual overlay comprising the virtual three-dimensional model, and sends the visual overlay to the AR display. The AR display displays the visual overlay such that the virtual three-dimensional model is shown in the region of the view that is outside of the dental arch. |
| US10695145B2 |
Tomographic scan
A system for performing a scanning session of a patient's body, the system comprising: a radiation source; a radiation sensor; a patient positioner for placing the patient between the radiation source and the radiation sensor in a fixed position during each scan; at least one Pseudo-Random Grid (PRG) comprising randomly spaced perpendicular gridlines, the PRG being at least partially radiopaque and positioned between the radiation source and the radiation sensor in a fixed manner with respect to the patient positioner during the scanning session, wherein at least one of said radiation source and said radiation sensor is configured to move independently, and wherein at least one of said radiation source and said radiation sensor is moved to multiple different positions during the scanning session such that energy emitted from the radiation source passes through said PRG and said patient's body and collected by a surface of said radiation sensor. |
| US10695143B2 |
Medical device package
In some examples, a medical device package may include a backing card that is configured to secure a medical device to a major surface of the backing card. The backing card is configured to be assembled from an open state into a closed state in which flaps on one or more ends of a central region of the backing card move over some of the central region and cover some of the secured medical device. The closed state defines a reduced footprint relative to the unfolded state. The backing card may be sealed in a pouch, which may then be housed in a carton. The carton includes exterior walls that enclose the sealed backing card and spacing elements that receive the sealed backing card at a relative location within the carton and holds the backing card a threshold distance from the exterior walls of the carton. |
| US10695136B2 |
Preventing instrument/tissue collisions
Collisions between a minimally invasive surgical instrument and patient tissue are prevented in various ways. A real time image of a surgical site is mosaiced over a previously recorded more distal image of the site. Surgical instruments are visible in the real time image, and representations of the surgical instruments as they would appear in the previously recorded image are generated and displayed on the previously recorded image. Consequently, a person moving the surgical instruments sees a representation of the instruments outside the field of view of an imaging system taking the real time images. |
| US10695135B2 |
Non-invasive positioning system and method for screwing and fixing a bone
The present invention relates to a non-invasive positioning system for screwing and fixing a bone, where a intramedullary nail is inserted to marrow of the bone, and the intramedullary nail comprises a wall and at least one through-hole through the wall for screwing and fixing by at least one corresponding set screw, the system comprises: an in vitro locator having at least one light source to emit a laser with a wavelength to the muscle tissue to form an incident light and running through the muscle tissue and the bone to form a penetrated light, an optical holder having an optical lens and a positioning ring portion for removably disposing the optical lens, wherein the focusing spot of the incident light, the focusing spot of the penetrated light, and the at least one through-hole are aligned in a line to confirm a linear position for screwing and fixing the intramedullary nail. |
| US10695122B2 |
Systems and methods for creating one or more lesions in neurological tissue
This disclosure relates to forming a lesion in a patient's neurological tissue without requiring general anesthesia. The lesion can be either temporary or permanent. In either case, the lesion can be created by a steerable probe that includes a steerable guide, a laser device, and at least one electrode. The steerable guide steers the probe to a target location in the subject's neurological tissue. When the probe reaches the target location, the laser can create the lesion. The at least one electrode can detect a progressive vanishing of neural activity from the portion of the neurological tissue due to the lesion. |
| US10695120B2 |
Adapter element, HF surgical instrument, adapter attachment and system
An adapter element for receiving an HF surgical handpiece is proposed. The adapter element is characterized in that it is possible by receiving the handpiece in the adapter element to form a smoke duct in said adapter element for discharging smoke from a treatment area, at least one stick-, point-, ring-, sphere- or loop-shaped electrode or combinations of the same being attached on the distal end of the adapter element. |
| US10695115B2 |
Expandable screw and methods of use
An expandable screw includes generally a shaft, a head, and a cut pattern. The shaft includes a longitudinal axis, an outer surface including a thread to engage bone, and an expandable region configurable between a first state with a first radius measured from the longitudinal axis to the outer surface and a second state having a second radius measured from the longitudinal axis to the outer surface. The cut pattern on the shaft permits at least partial nesting of a first portion of the expandable region within a second portion of the expandable region in the second state. The central lumen is closed by the abutment of a top portion of the second cut surface with the bottom portion of the first cut surface so as to form a closed structure or fluid seal preventing a bone ingrowth inside the central lumen. |
| US10695112B2 |
Bone distraction system
Instrumentation and methods are provided for orthopedic surgery, including bone distraction. The application describes a bone distraction system that can be used to both distract and retract, or increase and decrease, a gap between first and second bone segments. The instrumentation can include any one of, or any combination of, a distractor, a ratchet, a first footplate, a second footplate, a first torque application instrument, and a second torque application instrument. |
| US10695110B2 |
Internal fixator for bone fracture
A bone fracture internal fixator for repairing a bone fracture of a femoral neck that allows load to be applied to the associated bone parts evenly, and increases the connecting strength between the femoral head and femoral shaft while minimizing the risk of the femoral head being torn apart by the inner connecting member by increasing the diameter of the inner fixing member. The central axial line of the femoral head is offset from the central axial line of the intramedullary nail placed in the medullary cavity of the femoral shaft. In order to bring the inner fixing member such as a lag screw configured to be inserted through the femoral neck close to the central axial line of the femoral neck, the central axial line of the through hole for receiving the inner fixing member is offset from the central axial line of the intramedullary nail. |
| US10695105B2 |
Spinal fixation devices and methods of use
Apparatus and methods for the treatment of abnormal spinal stability and stenosis of the spinal canal. In one embodiment, the apparatus and methods provide treatment via decompression and/or fixation of the spinal canal. One or more implants are used to fixate the posterior column of a spinal segment compromised of the superior and inferior immediately adjacent vertebral bones. In one variant, these disclosed devices are used to fixate the posterior column of a spinal segment while another orthopedic implant is placed into the anterior column of the same spinal segment, thereby providing circumferential decompression. |
| US10695100B2 |
Spinal implant system and methods of use
A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is movable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed. |
| US10695091B2 |
Systems and methods for tissue capture and removal
Components, systems and kits for capturing and removing tissue from mammalian bodies include a tissue container that may be introduced into a body cavity and within which a tissue specimen may be placed, cut and removed from the body cavity. Methods of using these components, systems and kits are also described. |
| US10695089B2 |
Medical tools and methods for gaining access to extravascular spaces
This disclosure provides tools and implant techniques utilizing such tools to gain access to and implant a medical device, such as a medical electrical lead, within extravascular spaces. In one example, this disclosure provides a tool for creating a sub-sternal tunnel in a patient. The tool comprises a relatively straight guide member extending from a first end thereof to a second end thereof, a tunneling member extending from a first end thereof to a tip thereof, the tunneling member extending alongside and coplanar with the guide member, the first end of the tunneling member and the first end of the guide member being joined together, and a handle coupled to the guide member. |
| US10695084B2 |
Devices and systems for thrombus treatment
A thrombus treatment device includes a support wire, a body frame portion that is disposed about an axis defined by the support wire, one or more tethers that each have a first end and a second end. Each of the one or more tethers is attached at its first end to the body frame portion, and at its second end to a collar that couples the second end of each of the multiple tethers to the support wire. When the collar is advanced to a position substantially within a region interior of the body frame portion, a rotational actuation of the support wire causes a swiveling motion of the one or more tethers. The swiveling motion of the tethers operates to macerate a thrombus. |
| US10695072B2 |
Keel punch system
An orthopedic surgical instrument includes a keel punch, an adapter, and a guide tower. The adapter includes an elongate body and a radial locking pin. The guide tower includes a sidewall that defines a passageway configured to receive the keel punch and the adapter. The guide tower also includes one or more L-shaped slots in the sidewall. The adapter and the keel punch lock with each other when the adapter is rotated in a first direction and unlock when the adapter is rotated in a second direction. The locking pin and the L-shaped slot lock with each other when the adapter is rotated in the second direction and unlock when the adapter is rotated in the first direction. Hence, when the adapter is rotated in the second direction for disengaging from the keel punch the locking pin simultaneously engages the L-shaped slot and locks the guide tower to the adapter. |
| US10695054B2 |
Method and apparatus for increasing current capacity of a distributed drive system
An improved system for connecting a DC bus cable and a remote motor drive includes a capacitance module and an extension module that may each be mounted adjacent to the remote motor drive. The capacitance module includes a first DC bus connector and a second DC bus connector. The first DC bus connector includes a terminal block configured to receive a pair of conductors for the DC bus. The first DC bus connector further includes a pair of intermediate bus bars where each of the intermediate bus bars are connected at a first end to the terminal block and at a second end to a circuit board contained within the capacitance module. Traces on the circuit board are routed between the second ends of the intermediate bus bars and the second DC bus connector. The second DC bus connector is configured to be connected to DC bus bars. |
| US10695047B2 |
Systems, devices, and methods for securing tissue using hard anchors
Systems, devices, and methods are provided for securing soft tissue to bone. One exemplary embodiment of a device includes an anchor, a repair filament, and a connecting filament that is coupled to the repair filament, is in contact with the anchor's distal end, and is effective to connect the repair filament to the anchor such that the repair filament slides with respect to the anchor. The anchor can be rigid, and can include an axial bore extending therethrough. At least one of the repair filament and the connecting filament can extend through at least a portion of the axial bore, and the bore can be sized such that a portion of the filament extending therethrough barely fits to help maintain the connection between the anchor, repair filament, and connecting filament. Embodiments of the systems and devices disclosed can be used in a number of methods for repairing soft tissue. |
| US10695042B2 |
Marchand Salpingectomy—A laparoscopic surgical technique
The Marchand Salpingectomy is a fast, safe and minimally invasive procedure for removal of the fallopian tubes. The procedure involves minimal blood loss and gives the patient the benefit of permanent sterility as well as a decreased lifetime incidence of ovarian cancer. The procedure relies on two novel aspects of the technique which make the surgery significantly different than any surgery previously described as well as extremely minimally invasive. |
| US10695040B2 |
Self-closing devices and methods for making and using them
A self-closing device for implantation within a patient's body includes base material including an inner surface area for securing the base material to a tissue structure, and a plurality of support elements surrounding or embedded in the base material. The support elements are separable laterally within a plane of the base material to accommodate creating an opening through the base material for receiving one or more instruments through the base material, and biased to return laterally towards a relaxed state for self-closing the opening after removing the one or more instruments. The device may be provided as a patch or integrally attached to a tubular graft or in various shapes. |
| US10695038B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for obtaining a tissue sample
A biopsy assembly includes a catheter, a valve, a device having suction and pressure modes, and a loss of suction indicator. The catheter includes a proximal end, a distal end configured to capture a tissue sample, and defines a lumen therebetween. The valve defines a first port coupled to the device and a second port coupled to the proximal end of the catheter. When suction is applied to the first port, a suction path is defined from the distal end of the catheter through the lumen of the catheter and into the second port, such that the tissue sample is suctioned into the catheter. Upon loss of suction at the distal end, the pressure mode is used to define a pressure path from the first port to an open third port, expelling material therefrom. In the pressure mode, suction is maintained at the second port and catheter coupled thereto. |
| US10695036B2 |
Magnetic apparatus and methods of use
Provided herein is a magnetic apparatus for collecting superparamagnetic particles from a subject. The superparamagnetic particles are previously injected into the subject and have ligands bound thereto that are specific for one or more non-cell biomarkers. In one embodiment, the superparamagnetic particles are injected into and retrieved from a cavity such as a joint cavity. These compositions and methods allow for the sequestration and removal of inflammatory mediators, as both a diagnostic of the local immune response and a therapeutic that can reduce inflammation in the local disease environment. |
| US10695028B2 |
Floating mechanism and ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus having same
A floating mechanism comprises a lift arm, a translation arm and a connection frame. One end of the lift arm is rotatably connected to the connection frame which is also rotatably connected to the translation arm. The lift arm drives the translation arm to rotate and move up and down between two intersecting planes with a fulcrum at the other end of the lift arm opposite to the translation arm. The translation arm can also be translated in a translational plane intersecting the lift arm with the connection point of the translation arm and the connecting frame as an axis. The lift arm and the translation arm of the floating mechanism can together drive an operating panel to move up and down in a vertical plane and to translate front and back, and left and right in a translation plane; meanwhile, the operating panel can be driven to rotate in the translation plane along with the lift arm and the translation arm. Also provided are an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus with the floating mechanism and a floating support method. |
| US10695026B2 |
Device for three-dimensional, internal ultrasound with rotating transducer and rotating reflector
Devices and methods for obtaining a real-time, three-dimensional image of a body part, particularly a blood vessel. A catheter has a chamber in its tip. The chamber contains an ultrasound transducer and reflector which generally face each other and rotate about a common axis. The transducer element on the transducer and the reflective face on the reflector are both tilted off-axis. The difference in angular velocity generally creates a phase shift between the transducer and the reflective face. The phase shift allows the transducer and the reflective face to actively scan a three-dimensional volume that is generally bounded interiorly by a hyperboloid and exteriorly by the effective range of the ultrasound beam. The transducer and reflector may rotate at constant speeds or nonconstant speeds as well in the same direction or in opposite directions. |
| US10695025B2 |
Wearable ultrasonic device for circulating tumor cell detection
An apparatus for detecting circulating tumor cells is provided. A support system for mounting on a patient is provided. An imaging system is attached to the support system. The imaging system comprises a transmitter and receiver system for generating and transmitting signals into the patient and receiving signals from the patient and a controller. The controller comprises a processor and computer readable media. The computer readable media comprises computer readable code for transmitting signals into the patient, computer readable code for receiving signals from the patent, and computer readable code for providing in vivo circulating tumor cell imaging agent data from the received signals from the patient. |
| US10695023B2 |
Method for characterisation of perivascular tissue
Methods for volumetric characterisation of perivascular adipose tissue use data collected by computed tomography (CT) scanning. The volumetric characterisation of perivascular adipose tissue allows the inflammatory status of underlying blood vessels to be established by CT scanning. This is of use in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of coronary and vascular disease. |
| US10695011B2 |
X-ray collimator for imaging system
A collimator includes a panel and one or more blades. The panel defines an exit port, and the one or more blades are held between the panel and an X-ray source to cover at least a portion of the exit port. Each of the one or more blades has a primary blocking member and a secondary blocking member with material densities sufficient to block X-ray radiation. The primary blocking member shapes an X-ray beam emitted from the X-ray source. The secondary blocking member is secured in a fixed position relative to the primary blocking member between the primary blocking member and the panel to block scatter radiation from the X-ray beam from emanating through the exit port. The primary blocking member has a substantially non-planar surface facing toward the X-ray source. The secondary blocking member has a substantially planar surface facing toward the X-ray source. |
| US10695007B1 |
Health monitoring and communications device
Devices, systems and methods for reconfigurable and/or updatable lightweight embedded devices or systems are disclosed. Via use of such a device, system, or method, various capabilities for a user are provided, simplified, secured, and/or made more convenient. The system may interact with various other devices or systems, including those that are cloud-based or communicate through the cloud, and may utilize various local sensors, in order to provide one or more of improved access, monitoring, diagnostics, and so forth. |
| US10695001B2 |
System and method for intracranial access and monitoring
A system and method for intracranial access is disclosed. In particular, a drill stop is shown providing a way to control the penetration of a drill bit as an access hole into the brain is being formed. Access to a desired location is achieved using a catheter guide device. Also disclosed is a mechanism by which multiple diagnostic and treatment devices can be placed at a desired location in brain tissue without the need for more than one access hole. A drainage catheter is disclosed with a mechanism to allow both drainage and to allow intracranial pressure measurement. |
| US10694988B2 |
System and method for detecting physiological state
A system and method for health diagnostics and more specifically to an image-capture based system and method for detecting physiological state for a subject. The system provides a remote and non-invasive approach by which to detect physiological state with a high confidence. The system enables monitoring of hemoglobin concentration changes by optical imaging and related detection systems. |
| US10694987B1 |
Neurological disorder determining and monitoring system and method
A system and method for determining and monitoring a neurological disorder using key action cadence is disclosed. |
| US10694980B2 |
Exercise support device, exercise support method and exercise support program
An exercise support device and an exercise support method are provided by which a judgment regarding the landing of the left and right feet of a user can be accurately made with low power consumption, so that the user can appropriately grasp and judge the balance of the use of the body in an exercise. First, based on changes in acceleration in a vertical direction with respect to the ground which has been acquired by a sensor section worn on the body during a running exercise, landing timing at which one of the left and right feet is landed is detected. Then, based on whether a difference between angular velocities around a traveling direction axis immediately after the latest landing timing and the preceding landing timing has a positive or negative value, whether the landed foot is the left foot or the right foot is judged. |
| US10694976B2 |
Squeeze protection
A structural element for use in a radiotherapy system or a magnetic resonance imaging system or a combination of a radiotherapy system and a magnetic resonance imaging system includes a plurality of fibers and a matrix, whereby the plurality of fibers are embedded in the matrix. |
| US10694966B1 |
Leadless ECG monitoring via electrode switching
An ergonomically designed wireless wearable smart band pair for continuous ECG monitoring is disclosed. The pair comprises primary and secondary smart bands with integrated electrodes that are provided with switches for enabling desired electrodes during data acquisition. When the smart bands are worn around the two limbs, electrodes contact the skin. The primary smart band sets all possible states of the electrode switches and acquires biopotential data from the first wrist while the secondary smart band simultaneously acquires biopotential data from the second wrist and sends it wirelessly to the primary smart band. The primary smart band processes biopotential data via digital and analog signal conditioning and fuses information to acquire high-fidelity ECG data as per Einthoven's law without need for completing a circuit via leads and/or holding auxiliary electrodes. The primary smart band analyzes ECG data in real-time, generates pertinent alarms, stores data locally, and wirelessly transmits information to external devices. |
| US10694962B2 |
Assessment of iron deposition post myocardial infarction as a marker of myocardial hemorrhage
The invention provides various methods of identifying myocardial infarction (MI) patients who have microvascular obstruction (MO), persistent microvascular obstruction (PMO), reperfusion hemorrhage, iron deposition, chronic iron deposition, and/or fat infiltration/accumulation. The invention provides various methods of identifying myocardial infarction (MI) patients who are at risk of prolonged inflammation burden in heart, adverse cardiac remodeling, electrical abnormality, mechanical abnormality, malignant cardiac arrhythmia, ischemic heart failure, and/or sudden cardiac death. The invention also provides various methods of treating these MI patients with chelation drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, fat-lowering drugs, cooling therapies, or device therapies, or their combinations. |
| US10694955B2 |
Apparatus for vessel characterization
The invention discloses an apparatus (2), a system (1) and a method (100) for characterization of vessels and for vessel modeling. The cross sectional area (A1) of the vessel is derived from pressure measurements (p1, p2) obtained by an instrument (3) from within the vessel. When multiple cross sectional areas (A1, A2) are derived for multiple reference positions (r1, r2) based on pressure measurements (p1, p2, p3) along the vessel, a representation (20, 30) of the vessel can be rendered, without requiring any imaging modality. Furthermore, the effect of the pulsatile blood flow on the elasticity of the vessel walls can be visualized, supporting assessment of a stenosis or an aneurysm formation along the vessel. |
| US10694952B2 |
Electronic device
An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device of the present invention comprises a body; a head being extended from the body, the head including an internal space for accommodating; a light transmission circle being formed on the head; and a measurement module being installed in the internal space of the head, the measurement module facing the light transmission circle, wherein the measurement module includes: a plurality of first light source providing the light transmission circle with light for speckle imaging; a image sensor being positioned between the light transmission circle and the plurality of first light sources, the image sensor being spaced apart from the plurality of first light sources, the image sensor facing the light transmission circle; and a lens covering the image sensor, the lens being positioned between the image sensor and the light transmission circle. |
| US10694939B2 |
Whole eye optical coherence tomography(OCT) imaging systems and related methods
Whole eye optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging systems and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, an OCT imaging system includes a source having an associated source arm path. Further, the OCT imaging system includes a reference arm coupled to the source arm. Further, the OCT imaging system includes a sample arm having an associated sample arm path and coupled to the source arm. The sample arm includes at least one optical component configured to simultaneously scan both an anterior and posterior portion of an eye of a subject. |
| US10694938B2 |
Purkinje meter and method for automatic evaluation
The invention relates to a new type of measurement method for automatically recording and evaluating the Purkinje reflections of an eye in order to determine the malposition (decentration and tilt) of intraocular or natural lenses and to a device for applying said method. According to the invention, the eye is systematically illuminated from different directions and, by means of linear regression, the relative lens orientation is extracted from the position of the Pukinje reflections thus produced. |
| US10694930B2 |
Endoscope reprocessor
An endoscope reprocessor includes: a concentration measurement chamber; a liquid concentrate supply unit; a diluent supply unit; a holding unit configured to hold a concentration sensor; a memory; and a processor configured to produce information on a temporary standard curve based on a first point at which a first concentration is associated with a sensor output value at measurement of concentration of liquid concentrate and a second point at which a second concentration is associated with a sensor output value at measurement of concentration of a practical use solution after dilution, calculate a deviation degree between a standard curve and the temporary standard curve, and determine whether the temporary standard curve is valid from the deviation degree. |
| US10694929B2 |
Medical equipment system and operation method of medical equipment system
A medical equipment system includes an image pickup information storage unit configured to store images and image pickup position information by associating the images and the image pickup position information with each other; a unit configured to calculate an image pickup position in 3D information on a luminal organ during image acquisition; a control unit configured to calculate a current image pickup position or image pickup area of the image pickup system in the 3D information; and an image processing unit configured to acquire images at image pickup positions overlapping the current image pickup position or image pickup area from storage results of the image pickup information storage unit and arrange the images based on a predetermined criterion on a region by region basis. |
| US10694921B2 |
Wire dishware and cutlery rack for dishwasher
A dishwasher, including: a dishwashing compartment having a loading opening; a door configured to close the loading opening; a bottom washware rack configured for movement out of and into the dishwashing compartment; a middle washware rack configured for movement out of and into the dishwashing compartment; and a top washware rack configured for movement out of and into the dishwashing compartment. The top rack is formed of wire thereby to hold washware including cutlery and to enhance drying performance. The spacing between an inner surface of a top wall of the dishwashing compartment and an upper surface of a deepest portion of the top rack is in a range of 79.0 mm to 83.0 mm. The top rack is formed with a notch section along at least one side in a bottom portion thereof, and include an angled portion to hold bowls at a slight tilt with respect to horizontal. |
| US10694920B2 |
Method of operating a dishwasher and a dishwasher
Provided is a method of operating a dishwasher including a heat pump circuit, wherein a condensate collection container is associated with an evaporator of the heat pump circuit. The method may include the steps of pumping a washing liquid from a sump of the dishwasher using a pump device, opening a first valve in a condensate conduit connecting the condensate collection container with a suction conduit of the pump device, pumping a condensate from the condensate collection container using the pump device. A dishwasher may also be provided. |
| US10694919B2 |
Dish treating appliance with diverter valve position sensing
A diverter valve assembly includes a manifold defining a plenum with an inlet and multiple outlets, a membrane movably mounted within the plenum and having at least one through opening, which is sequentially aligned with the multiple outlets upon movement of the membrane, indicia provided on the membrane corresponding to each of the multiple outlets, and a sensor configured to sense the indicia and provide an output of the sensed indicia. |
| US10694907B2 |
Sanitary washing device
According to one embodiment, a sanitary washing device includes a toilet seat, a main part, a radio wave sensor, and a circuit board, wherein the main part is provided at a rear of the toilet seat; the radio wave sensor is provided in an interior of the main part and uses a radio wave to detect a user in front of the main part; and the circuit board includes a metal member and is positioned between the toilet seat and the radio wave sensor in a state in which the toilet seat is closed. |
| US10694904B2 |
Container of wipes with a ‘fallback prevent’ dispensing nozzle
The invention relates to a dispensing nozzle 2 for a container of wipes (not shown). The nozzle 2 features an annular projection 14 the inside of which features inward facing spikes 17. The spikes can be made from a flexible elastomer or a non flexible polypropylene material. The spikes 17 feature ‘slit’ sections of weakness that enables the spikes to flex upwardly when subjected to upward pressures from say a wipe (not shown) passing though the structure of the dispensing nozzle 2. If downward forces act on the wipe after it has been inserted into the nozzle so as to force the wipe 4 back into its container, two things happen. 1) The spikes 17 or spikes flex back to their original position thereby imposing space restrictions within the annular projection that imped wipe fall back. 2) The ends 20 of the spikes 17 dig into the wipe thereby impeding wipe fall back still further. |
| US10694899B2 |
Foam-at-a-distance dispensing systems
A dispensing system includes an above-deck nozzle portion, a reservoir for holding fluid, a foam pump, a multi-lumen dispense passage, and a mixing portion. The above-deck nozzle portion has a dispenser outlet and is disposed above a counter. The foam pump is disposed below the counter and includes at least one liquid pump chamber in fluid communication with the reservoir, at least one air pump chamber, and a pump outlet. The multi-lumen dispense passage includes an inlet, an outlet, at least one liquid lumen, and at least two air lumens. The inlet is in fluid communication with the pump outlet, the outlet is in fluid communication with the dispenser outlet, and the at least one liquid lumen and the at least two air lumens are each in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet of the multi-lumen dispense passage. The mixing portion is disposed between the multi-lumen dispense passage and the dispenser outlet. |
| US10694896B2 |
Flat surface for sinks and shower pans with drainage by means of channels
A flat surface for sinks and shower pans with drainage through channels, which, as a single component, has a flat upper surface (1) in which interconnected radial and peripheral channels (2) are made, which guide the water to a drain (3) arranged in the lower part thereof, and partial grooves (4) run between the channels (2), said grooves having a recess to prevent the water from spilling over, and this upper flat surface (1) is arranged over a concave water collection tray (5) which leads into the drain (3). |
| US10694892B2 |
Internal chimney system for grills and smokers
A smoke circulating element includes a smoke retaining element and a smoke circulation opening adapted for directing smoke out of the smoke retaining element. The smoke retaining element has a plurality of panels at least partially bounding a smoke chamber. The smoke circulating element is contoured to fit the inner surface of a grilling device so that the inner surface and smoke circulating element cooperate to substantially enclose the smoke chamber. Smoke produced within the smoke chamber by a wood pellet fire pot escapes the smoke chamber through the upper disposed smoke circulation opening and is exhausted from the grilling device as it cools, settles, and escapes through a lower disposed exhaust opening. |
| US10694877B2 |
Double reacher apparatus
A double reacher apparatus to aid in donning a garment including an elongated handle member, a pair of parallel positioned arm members forming a U shape and a pair of clamp members. The elongated handle member is integrally connected to the pair of parallel positioned arm members. The pair of parallel positioned arm members are integrally coupled at a distal end of the elongated handle along a U-bend region and the pair of parallel positioned arm members have an adjustable width therebetween along the U-bend region. The width being adjusted to a length so as to extend open an attached garment wide enough to allow a user to insert both legs contemporaneously into the garment. The pair of clamp members operatively grip and ungrip a garment. Each clamp member is integrally connected to a distal end of a corresponding arm member and each clamp member has a fixed engaging member which attaches directly to the corresponding arm member and a movable mating engaging member which is integrally connected to the fixed engaging member. |
| US10694875B2 |
Paper cup with straw
The present invention discloses a paper cup with straw. The paper cup comprises a sectioned-ring-shaped paper sheet for making a cup body and a round paper sheet for making a cup bottom. The sectioned-ring-shaped paper sheet and the round paper sheet are affixed to form the paper cup. An edge of a top arch of the sectioned-ring-shaped paper sheet is provided with at least one protruding rectangular paper sheet that is integrally formed with the sectioned-ring-shaped paper sheet. An edge of a bottom arch of the sectioned-ring-shaped paper sheet is provided with at least one notch corresponding to the protruding rectangular paper sheet. The protruding rectangular paper sheet is rolled via a cylindrical mold to form an upper portion of a straw. A lower portion of the straw is connected to a receiving room of the paper cup via the notch. |
| US10694870B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a control unit provided in the cabinet and controlling an operation of the refrigerator, a main door that opens or closes the cabinet and has an opening formed therein, a main hinge that couples the cabinet to the main door and allows the main door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-door that is formed on a front surface of the refrigerator and opens or closes the opening, a sub-hinge that couples the main door to the sub-door and allows the sub-door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-hinge cover that simultaneously shield a main hinge shaft of the main hinge and a sub-hinge shaft of the sub-hinge, and a wire disposed to extend from an inside of the sub-door, to be connected with the control unit, and to sequentially pass through the sub-hinge shaft and the main hinge shaft along an inside of the sub-hinge cover. |
| US10694854B1 |
Portable gravity reducing apparatus for sitting positions
A portable gravity reducing apparatus is provided, which may be installed on a headrest of a fitted seat in a car, bus, plane, or an office chair. A pair of looped straps or under shoulder harnesses serves to lift the user's upper body via one or more hand pump driven pneumatic bags. The apparatus can be fitted to and detached from existing seats and chairs in a quick and easy manner in a variety of embodiments. |
| US10694845B2 |
Grill insert enclosure
A grill insert enclosure including a framework of interconnected frame members and support members adapted to receive a grill insert. The construction and utilization of the grill insert enclosure includes adjustably locating the support members to accommodate the configuration and dimensions of various grill inserts. |
| US10694839B2 |
Head for an oral care implement, oral care implement and method for manufacturing such head
A head for an oral care implement has a mounting surface comprising at least one tuft of a first length and at least one tuft of a second length, the first length being longer than the second length measured from the mounting surface of the head along a longitudinal axis of the tufts. The at least one tuft of the first length comprises filaments having a substantially circular cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and an end-rounded free end, while the at least one tuft of the second length comprises flagged filaments having split free ends. |
| US10694835B2 |
Protective case for use with device grip
A protective case system includes an extendable device grip and a protective case. The extendable device grip includes an attachment mechanism and has a stowed configuration and extended configuration. The protective case includes an inner shell having a receiver and an outer cushion layer. The inner shell is configured for receiving and removably retaining an electronic device. The extendable device grip is removably attachable to the receiver for removably attaching the extendable device grip to the inner shell. The outer cushion layer first over the inner shell and includes an aperture for accessing the device grip when the extendable device grip is attached to the inner shell. |
| US10694822B2 |
Slider and slide fastener
A slider includes a slider body and a pull. The slider body includes an upper blade and a lower blade arranged to be spaced from each other in an up-down direction and to be parallel to each other, a guide post connecting the upper blade and the lower blade, and a pull attachment portion provided on an upper surface of the upper blade. The pull is attached to the pull attachment portion. A cut-out portion is formed on a front end portion of the upper blade at one of left and right sides with respect to the guide post. The cut-out portion is formed to be positioned at a rear side than a front end portion of the upper blade at the other of the left and right sides with respect to the guide post and than a front end portion of the lower blade. |
| US10694819B2 |
Luminous spring buckle device
A luminous spring buckle device includes a hollow casing, a luminous device, a spring and a bearing device. The hollow casing includes a bottom and an upper opening. The luminous device is positioned in the hollow casing and includes a controlling circuit and a luminous component. The spring is contained in the hollow casing. The bearing device is engaged with the upper opening in a sliding manner and coupled to the spring. Wherein, when an external force is applied to the bearing device, the bearing device compresses the spring and presses the controlling circuit to enable the luminous component to emit light. Compared with the prior art, the luminous spring buckle device includes the function of the spring buckle and luminous function to increase the recognizability and the night warning function. |
| US10694811B2 |
Article of footwear with sole system having carrier member and sensory node elements
An article of footwear includes a sole system with a carrier member and a plurality of sensory node elements. The sensory node elements are received in recesses of the carrier member and can protrude through to the upper and/or an insole. The sensory node elements push against the foot to increase sensory perception of the surface underlying the sole system. |
| US10694784B2 |
Cartridge and a system for an aerosol-forming article including the cartridge
The present invention relates to a cartridge (10), comprising: An outer shell (20) defining an inner volume containing: A first reservoir (30) containing a first component and having a first aperture (32) for discharge of the first component; a second reservoir (40) containing a second component and having a second aperture (42) for discharge of the second component; A first removable film (34) impermeable to the first component sealing the first aperture; A second removable film (44) impermeable to the second component sealing the second aperture; A seat (12) having an opening (14) in said outer shell and delimiting walls within said inner volume, said first and second apertures being formed in said delimiting walls, the seat being configured to house a piercer (50) of an external component; and Wherein a portion of the first film or a portion of the second film is protruding from said opening or it faces said opening. The present invention also relates to a system for an aerosol-forming article (1000) and to a method for opening a cartridge in an aerosol-forming article. |
| US10694783B2 |
Feedback controlled RTD adjustment for an aerosol-generating device
An electrically heated aerosol-generating device and system are provided, the device including an outer housing having a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating substrate; an electrical heater including at least one heating element configured to heat the aerosol-generating substrate in the cavity to generate an aerosol; at least one air inlet, at least one air outlet; an airflow pathway extending from the at least one air inlet, through the cavity, to the at least one air outlet; means for determining the resistance-to-draw of the airflow pathway; and means for adjusting the resistance-to-draw of the airflow pathway in dependence on the determined resistance-to-draw. The system comprises an electrically heated aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-forming substrate comprising tobacco. |
| US10694772B2 |
Method of pitting and cutting fruits and multi-lane machine therefor
A fruit pitting and cutting method provides a fruit feeding along more fruit lanes, a pre-cutting stage to create an incision in the upper portion and the lower portion of each fruit, a pitting stage, in which the pit is separated from the flesh but remains inside the fruit, and a subsequent cutting stage in which a vertical cut is made in side parts of each fruit to be divided into two halves. A multi-lane machine is also described that has a longitudinal frame, a fruit flight conveyor, movable upper and lower transverse heads, a station including a pre-cutting section, a pitting section, and a cutting section separated in succession. |
| US10694770B2 |
Chamber for pulsed electric field generation
The present invention describes a PEF (pulsed electric field) chamber, said PEF chamber 1 comprising a tube 2 with two open ends 3, 4 having attachment means 5, 6 enabling the PEF chamber 1 to be a plug-in device, wherein the tube 2 has a length L from one open end 3 to the other open end 4 and an inner width IW from one side of the tube to the other side of the tube in a cross section being perpendicular to the length L thereof, wherein the tube 2 has a geometrical narrowing of the inner width IW somewhere along the length L of the tube 2, and wherein the PEF chamber 1 comprises a grid 9 of an insulating material being arranged at the geometrical narrowing or electrode units 7, 8 being arranged opposite each other at the geometrical narrowing of the inner width IW along the length L of the tube 2. The plug-in feature of the present invention renders the PEF chamber to function as an l attachable and disposable PEF chamber. |
| US10694768B2 |
Process for preparing a soluble protein composition
This application provides a high quality protein composition and the processes of making the same. The compositions prepared by filtration according to the instant application may contain higher percentage of branched chain amino acids (BCAA) and/or essential amino acids (EAA). The compositions may have reduced level of sodium and also lighter color than that of the composition before passing through the filtration means. |
| US10694767B2 |
Process for preparing a pumpable broth composition
This invention provides a high quality soluble protein composition and the processes of making the same. According to the described methods, a non-pumpable broth may be converted into a pumpable broth by using a filtration means. The resulting compositions are shelf-stable, easy to use and have excellent nutritional values as compared to other protein products. |
| US10694758B1 |
Low-sulphur fruit drying process
Processes and methods for producing dried fruit which has been treated with sulphur dioxide. Such processes and methods are particularly adapted for producing golden raisins which have relatively low concentrations of sulphur dioxide. To produce golden raisins, fresh sultana grapes are subjected to sulphur dioxide fumigation before undergoing a series of washing and rinsing steps which may include a cold water bath, a hot lye bath, and cold water sprays before being placed into drying tunnels. After drying, golden raisins may be undergo an additional treatment of sulphur dioxide. |
| US10694730B2 |
Leader line spooling device
The leader line spooling device that allows the length of a leader line to be adjusted while accommodating a variety of fishing line accessories such as ornaments, fishing bobbers, and weights. The apparatus includes a flexible wire, a cap, a spool, an eyelet hook, and a fishing line hole. The flexible wire contains the variety of fishing line accessories while allowing the fishing line accessories to slide and increase the chances of visually attracting nearby fish. The cap connects the flexible wire to the spool. The spool contains extra additional leader line that may or may not be used. The eyelet hook contains and secures leader line that is most likely going to be used. The fishing line hole allows the leader line to be connected to the spool. The apparatus preferably includes a notch that secures the leader line to the eyelet hook. |
| US10694724B2 |
Transgenic mouse for the assessment of thyroid hormone (TH) action
A transgenic animal model that is suitable for the cell or tissue specific assessing of thyroid hormone (TH) action in vivo is described. The recombinant DNA construct and methods suitable to generate such an animal are also provided. The assessment of TH action is based on a reporter that is dependent on an endogenously expressed thyroid hormone receptor (TR) and coregulators of said receptor. |
| US10694722B1 |
Systems and methods of intensive recirculating aquaculture
Systems and methods for intensive recirculating aquaculture are provided herein. An example system includes water sourced from a first segment of a saline aquifer, a recirculating aquaculture system receiving the sourced water and producing discharge water, and a water discharge point located within second segment of the saline aquifer disposed below the first segment of the saline aquifer. |
| US10694713B2 |
Milking device
A milking system including: at least one milking device; a milk storage vessel storing milk obtained with the milking device; a milk line system with a milk line with a first end connected to the milking device and with a second end connected to the milk storage vessel; and a monitoring system including: a sensor configured to measure a fluid parameter value of a fluid in the milk line, and a control system actively connected to the sensor and configured to process the measured fluid parameter value and generate a transition signal on fulfilment of a predefined transition criterion. The milk line includes a substantially vertical line portion, and a proposed discharge direction of milk runs through the milk line from the milking device to the milk storage vessel and is raised through the line portion, wherein the sensor is placed in or on the substantially vertical line portion. |
| US10694703B1 |
Hybrid corn variety 66712011
A novel maize variety designated 66712011 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety 66712011 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 66712011 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 66712011, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 66712011 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 66712011 and methods of using maize variety 66712011 are disclosed. |
| US10694702B1 |
Hybrid corn variety 28440503
A novel maize variety designated 28440503 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety 28440503 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 28440503 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 28440503, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 28440503 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 28440503 and methods of using maize variety 28440503 are disclosed. |
| US10694701B1 |
Maize inbred PH484K
A novel maize variety designated PH484K and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH484K with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH484K through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH484K or a locus conversion of PH484K with another maize variety. |
| US10694700B1 |
Maize inbred PH25RN
A novel maize variety designated PH25RN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH25RN with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25RN through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH25RN or a locus conversion of PH25RN with another maize variety. |
| US10694691B2 |
Intergeneric hybrid plants and methods of production
The present invention relates to intergeneric hybrid plants of Zinnia elegans and Tagetes erecta and methods for making the same. The invention further relates to methods for producing intergeneric hybrid plants of Z. elegans and T. erecta containing in their genetic material one or more transgenes and the intergeneric hybrid plants produced by that method. The invention also relates to transferring desirable characteristics from one genera to the other, as well as creation of new unique characteristics not found in either of the parent genera alone. The invention further relates to methods for producing intergeneric hybrid plants of Z. elegans and T. erecta derived from intergeneric hybrid plants of Z. elegans and T. erecta and to the plants produced by the method. |
| US10694686B2 |
Generating digital models of crop yield based on crop planting dates and relative maturity values
A method for generating digital models of potential crop yield based on planting date, relative maturity, and actual production history is provided. In an embodiment, data representing historical planting dates, relative maturity values, and crop yield is received by an agricultural intelligence computer system. Based on the historical data, the system generates spatial and temporal maps of planting dates, relative maturity, and actual production history. Using the maps, the system creates a model of potential yield that is dependent on planting date and relative maturity. The system may then receive actual production history data for a particular field. Using the received actual production history data, a particular planting date, and a particular relative maturity value, the agricultural intelligence computer system computes a potential yield for a particular field. |
| US10694678B2 |
Combine harvester fan housing assembly
A combine harvester fan housing assembly may include a fan enclosure formed as a single unitary body out of a polymeric material. The fan enclosure may include a spiral duct spiraling about an axis, a first axial inlet opening sized to axially receive a fan therethrough and a second axial inlet opening and a discharge duct extending from the spiral duct. The combine harvester fan housing assembly may further include an inlet ring releasably mounted to the fan enclosure about the first axial opening, the inlet ring projecting into the first axial opening by an extent so as to extend radially inward of blade ends of the fan. |
| US10694672B2 |
Multi-use tool with interchangeable attachments
Systems and methods for using interchangeable tool attachments in multi-use tools. In one embodiment, a multi-use tool includes a motor, a shaft and a shaft adapter at the end of the shaft. The motor has user controls (e.g., on/off switch or throttle) that control the motor to drive the shaft and cause it to rotate. The shaft may include a rigid tubular outer member with a flexible inner shaft. The shaft adapter is coupled to the end of the rotating portion of the shaft. The shaft adapter has a mounting flange that rotates with the adapter at the end of the shaft. An interchangeable tool attachment is secured to the mounting flange, and rotation of the shaft adapter and mounting flange causes the tool attachment to rotate as well. Many different tool attachments can be interchangeably secured to the mounting flange to provide corresponding, different functions to the tool. |
| US10694668B2 |
Locally controlling settings on a combine harvester based on a remote settings adjustment
A display controller controls a display device in a harvester to display an interface showing adjustments to combine harvester settings, received from a remote computing system, along with an adjustment actuator. A settings adjustment is made based on user actuation of the adjustment actuator input is received through the settings adjustment actuator on the displayed interface. A verification notification is sent to the remote computing system, showing the adjusted settings on the combine. |
| US10694664B2 |
Cutter assembly of lawnmower
A cutter assembly of lawnmower includes a base body, a fixing plate, a motor, a cutter, and a restriction assembly. The base body defines an axial direction. The fixing plate is disposed on the base body and has a first circumferential wall. A first bearing is received inside the first circumferential wall. The motor is disposed on the base body and includes a base seat, a rotor, and a rotation axle. The base seat is disposed on the base body and has a second circumferential wall. Two second bearings are received inside the second circumferential wall. The rotation axle and the rotor are linked-up and inserted through the first bearing and the second bearings. |
| US10694656B2 |
Method for detecting agricultural field work performed by a vehicle
The disclosed subject matter relates to a method for detecting agricultural field work performed by a vehicle, comprising: a) carrying a satellite navigation receiver on the vehicle and recording a sequence of position fixes and associated time stamps; b) for a position fix: determining a group of position fixes that lie in a region; c) dividing the group into sub-groups on the basis of a minimum time interval; d) determining trajectory sections on the basis of the sub-groups; e) determining an attribute vector for the considered position fix comprising at least an angle between two trajectory sections; and, f) if the attribute vector satisfies a specified threshold criterion, detecting the position fix as a location of field work. |
| US10694654B2 |
Automatic divider height positioning for an agricultural harvester
A harvester including: a chassis; an adjustable feeder housing carried by the chassis and defining a face angle relative to a ground plane; a header carried by the chassis, the header including: a header frame; at least one harvesting element carried by the header frame; and at least one divider pivotably carried by the header frame and defining a divider angle relative to the ground plane; and a mechanical linkage coupling the feeder housing to the at least one divider such that the divider angle is adjustable independently of movement of the header frame. |
| US10694653B2 |
Rotary apparatus with protective knife
A rotary apparatus comprises a housing, a rotor, and a face seal. The rotor is mounted for rotation relative to the housing. The housing and the rotor cooperate to provide an annular clearance passage therebetween. The face seal is positioned in communication with the clearance passage and establishes a sealed connection between the housing and the rotor to block ingress of debris from the clearance passage. The housing or the rotor comprises a knife partially defining the clearance passage to cut debris that may enter the clearance passage. The rotary apparatus may be used, for example, in a shaft assembly or a final drive. |
| US10701848B2 |
Electromagnetic wave absorber and molded article equipped with electromagnetic wave absorber
For the purpose of providing an electromagnetic wave absorber capable of holding excellent performance over a long period of time, the electromagnetic wave absorber includes: a dielectric layer B including a polymer film and having a first surface and a second surface; a resistive layer A formed on the first surface of the dielectric layer Band containing indium tin oxide as a main component; and an electrically conductive layer C formed on the second surface of the dielectric layer B and having a sheet resistance lower than that of the resistive layer A, wherein the indium tin oxide in the resistive layer A contains 20 to 40 wt. % of tin oxide based on the total weight of the indium tin oxide. |
| US10701840B2 |
Power converter for railroad vehicle
In a power converter for a railroad vehicle, adjacent ones of a plurality of fins are spaced apart from each other from a base connected to a base portion to a distal end, and the plurality of fins further spread to both one side and the other side in an alignment direction from the base toward the distal end. |
| US10701822B2 |
Electronic device and slide positioning mechanism thereof
An electronic device includes a base cover, a cover plate which is slidable relative to the base cover among a closed position, an open position, and a transition position, and a slide positioning mechanism which is configured for positioning the cover plate relative to the base cover, and which has first and second magnetically attractive units. When the cover plate is in a selected one of the closed and open positions, a magnetically attractive force is generated to position the cover plate in the selected one of the closed and open positions. When the cover plate is in the transition position, a magnetically repulsive force is generated to facilitate movement of the cover plate away from the transition position. |
| US10701821B2 |
Display device with rollable display panel
The display device includes a rollable display panel configured to display an image; a display-panel roller, the display panel being fixed thereto, the roller being elongate; a support frame, the display-panel roller being rotatably coupled to the frame; a drive motor configured for rotating the display-panel roller with respect to the support frame, wherein a rotation of the display-panel roller allows roll-up of the panel around the roller or unroll-down of the panel from the roller; and an elastic unit configured to configured to provide an elastic force to assist in rolling up the display panel around the display-panel roller. This allows reduction of a size or capacity of the motor. |
| US10701820B1 |
Tamper proof approaches for securing an enclosure
A tamper proof control system includes a housing, and a cap. The housing includes a housing body defining an interior volume to accommodate an electronic process control device and further includes a first end having a housing threaded portion. The cap includes a cap body that defines an interior volume and further includes a proximal end, a cap threaded portion, an exterior surface, and at least one groove formed on the exterior surface. The proximal end of the cap body defines a coupling portion. Upon threadably securing the cap to the housing, the coupling portion of the cap engages the housing threaded portion to restrict relative rotation between the housing and the cap. |
| US10701818B2 |
Electronic device with hinge defining an asymmetrical service loop for a flexible display and corresponding systems and methods
An electronic device includes a hinge coupling at least a first device housing to a second device housing. A flexible display is coupled to the first device housing and the second device housing and spans the hinge. The first device housing defines a curvilinear recess forming at least some of the flexible display into an asymmetrical service loop when the first device housing and the second device housing pivot about the hinge from an axially displaced open position to a closed position. Additional hinges and device housings can be added to accommodate flexible displays of varying lengths. |
| US10701804B2 |
Copper nanoparticle application processes for low temperature printable, flexible/conformal electronics and antennas
An ink adapted for forming conductive elements is disclosed. The ink includes a plurality of nanoparticles and a carrier. The nanoparticles comprise copper and have a diameter of less than 20 nanometers. Each nanoparticle has at least a partial coating of a surfactant configured to separate adjacent nanoparticles. Methods of creating circuit elements from copper-containing nanoparticles by spraying, tracing, stamping, burnishing, or heating are disclosed. |
| US10701798B2 |
Systems and apparatuses for power electronics with high current carrying conductors
Systems and apparatuses for electrically switching current include a first conductor formed of an electrically conductive material and having a first longitudinal axis; a second conductor formed of the electrically conductive material and having a second longitudinal axis; a set of switching components, each component selectively configured to electrically couple the first conductor to the second conductor; and a printed circuit board on which the first and second conductors are disposed. The width of the first conductor along the first longitudinal axis varies such that the current density in the first conductor is substantially constant along the first longitudinal axis and the width of the second conductor along the second longitudinal axis varies such that the current density in the second conductor is substantially constant along the second longitudinal axis. |
| US10701793B2 |
Component carrier comprising a copper filled multiple-diameter laser drilled bore
A component carrier includes a layer stack formed of an electrically insulating structure and an electrically conductive structure. Furthermore, a bore extends into the layer stack and has a first bore section with a first diameter (D1) and a connected second bore section with a second diameter (D2) differing from the first diameter (D1). A thermally conductive material fills substantially the entire bore. The bore is in particular formed by laser drilling. |
| US10701790B2 |
X-ray imaging apparatus
An X-ray imaging apparatus operates by selecting an appropriate exposure sensitivity corresponding to the X-ray detector to be used. In the apparatus, an exposure sensitivity corresponding to the flat panel detectors used for an X-ray imaging is selected from multiple exposure sensitivities stored in an exposure sensitivity memory unit of the console, and the selected exposure sensitivity is displayed on the display unit of the high-voltage unit. An exposure control is executed based on the exposure sensitivity corresponding to the flat panel detectors used for the X-ray imaging, which is selected from multiple exposure sensitivities stored in an exposure sensitivity memory unit. The exposure control unit of the high-voltage unit suspends the X-ray irradiation from the X-ray tube when an integrated value of the X-ray detected by the X-ray dose sensor reaches to the setting-value set relative to the selected exposure sensitivity. |
| US10701787B2 |
X-Ray conversion target and X-ray generator
The disclosed technology relates to an X-ray conversion target. In one aspect, the X-ray conversion target includes target body and a target part arranged within the target body, the target part having a first face configured to produce X-rays. The X-ray conversion target further comprises a cooling passage having a side wall, at least a part of the side wall being consisted of a portion of the target part. |
| US10701783B2 |
Display device
A display device includes: an illuminating unit having a light source unit emitting light; an illumination control unit controlling the illuminating unit; a display element forming an image using illuminating light from the illuminating unit; a display control unit controlling the display element; a control unit controlling the illumination control unit and the display control unit based on a video signal; and a detection unit detecting the output intensity of the light source unit at that time. The control unit stores a control value corresponding to a target output intensity of the light source unit, and based on a difference between the to target output intensity and the output intensity at that time, the control unit determines a correction value for correcting the control value, and based on a control correction value obtained by correcting the control value using the correction value, the illumination control unit drives the light source unit. |
| US10701778B2 |
Lighting device LED module with effects for color temperature tuning and color tuning
A lighting system includes a lighting device that further includes a housing, and light emitting diode (LED) modules positioned in an opening of the housing to emit light away from the housing. Each LED module includes a substrate, a plurality of module-level conductors, and a plurality of LED sets, each of which comprises a first section including a first group of LEDs, one or more additional sections (each including an additional group of LEDs), a first conductive element that electrically connects the first section to a first one of the module-level conductors, and one or more additional conductive elements. The lighting system also includes a sensor and a control circuitry configured to generate commands to control drive currents delivered to the first group of LEDs in each LED set and each additional group of LEDs in each LED set based on the data collected by the sensor. |
| US10701772B2 |
Lighting device with variable light distribution
A lighting device comprises at least two groups of light-emitting diodes and an electronic circuit for controlling said light-emitting diodes. The electronic circuit is configured to control each group of light-emitting diodes separately. The beam characteristic of at least one of the groups of light-emitting diodes differs from the beam characteristic of at least one of the other groups of light-emitting diodes. As a result, the light distribution of the lighting device can be switched electronically. |
| US10701771B2 |
LED luminaire with constant current per-module control
A lighting device includes multiple light emitting diode (LED) channels. Each LED channel is connected in parallel to an output rail of a power converter. The power converter may be a buck regulator. Each LED channel may include an LED string of one or more LEDs, a first transistor that is electrically connected between the LED string and ground, a second transistor that is electrically connected between the first transistor and ground, and a current sensing resistor that is electrically connected between the first transistor and the second transistor. This design provides for self-regulation of current across all LED channels when another LED channel is added to or deleted from the lighting device. |
| US10701761B2 |
Network device and base station device, and downlink packet transmission base station reselecting method performed by same device
Disclosed is a technology for improving the quality of an IoT service by increasing the success rate of reception of a downlink packet transmitted to an IoT terminal through a new proposed method of solving a problem of downlink packet collision recognized by a BS. |
| US10701749B2 |
Communication method for terminal device in device to device communication, terminal device, and network device
Provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure are a communication method for a terminal device in device to device (D2D) communication, a terminal device, and a network device. The method includes: determining, by the first terminal device, information about at least one second terminal device that uses a target resource; and performing, by the first terminal device, the D2D communication according to the information about the at least one second terminal device by using the target resource. |
| US10701747B2 |
Electronic apparatus, a central node apparatus and a network side apparatus, a transmission method and a configuration method
The present disclosure provides an electronic apparatus, a central node apparatus and a network side apparatus, a transmission method and a configuration method. The electronic apparatus for user equipment UE side includes: a transmission mode determining device configured for determining, based on service type of uplink transmission data that is to be transmitted to a network side apparatus by the electronic apparatus for UE side, whether to adopt a transmission mode in which the uplink transmission data is transmitted to a central node apparatus such that the uplink transmission data is transmitted to the network side apparatus. The electronic apparatus, the central node apparatus and the network side apparatus, the transmission method and the configuration method according to the present disclosure can implement at least one of saving network resources, reducing signaling overhead, and reducing power loss. |
| US10701746B2 |
Systems and methods for automatic pairing of devices
A system comprising a provider server configured to establish communication with a mobile device, receive a user ID form the mobile device, provide device IDs for a plurality of devices to the mobile device, and provide the user ID and device IDs to a device manager server; a device manager server configured to receive the user ID and device IDs associate them in a database, and provide the device IDs to the mobile device associated with the device ID; a mobile device comprising an application associated with the provider server and a short range communication interface, the mobile device configured to receive a plurality of device IDs via the short range communication interface, provide the received device IDs with device IDs received from a device manager, and when the device IDs match, then automatically pair with devices associated with the device IDs and begin receiving data from the devices. |
| US10701743B2 |
User plane resource allocation
Apparatus and methods for allocating resources (e.g., an IP address, a TEID) for a user plane node in a network providing wireless communications. A serving gateway (SGW) control plane (SGW-C) node of a core network can allocate a resource for a SGW user plane (SGW-U) node. The SGW-U can allocate a resource and communicate to the SGW-C. A packet data network gateway (PGW) control plane (PGW-C) node can allocate a resource for a PGW user plane (PGW-U). The PGW-U can al locate a resource and communicate to the PGW-C. |
| US10701742B2 |
Information processing apparatus, control method for information processing apparatus, and control method for communication system
A control method for an information processing apparatus includes transmitting, by a first communication unit, information about an access point to which a second communication unit is connected, to a communication apparatus to which the first communication unit is connected. In a case where the information about the access point to which the second communication unit is connected is received, the communication apparatus connects to and communicates with the access point to which the second communication unit is connected by the second wireless communication method. |
| US10701739B2 |
Call transmitting/receiving method in wireless communication system and device for same
One embodiment of the present invention, with respect to a call receiving method of a UE in a wireless communication system, a call receiving method of a UE comprises the steps of: establishing a one-to-one connection with a relay UE; transmitting an SIP register message including information pertaining to an IMS registration cancellation of the relay UE to an SIP server; and receiving a call from the SIP server, wherein when a connection between the UE and the relay UE is cancelled, the relay UE is IMS registered. |
| US10701733B2 |
Transmission resource obtaining method and user equipment
A transmission resource obtaining method and user equipment are provided. The transmission resource obtaining method includes: receiving first configuration information sent by an base station, and obtaining request resources based on the first configuration information, where the request resources include a scheduling request (SR) resource and a physical random access channel (PRACH) resource; determining a target request resource from the request resources based on time information of user equipment, where the target request resource includes the SR resource and/or the PRACH resource; and sending an uplink resource request to the base station by using the target request resource. The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention help improve uplink transmission resource obtaining efficiency. |
| US10701729B2 |
Protected CET transmission and reception
Protection of transmission and reception of clear channel assessment (CCA)-exempt transmission (CET) is disclosed in which channel reserving signals or protection signals may be transmitted by the transmitter or receiver of the CET. The transmitted signals may be received by the neighboring access points that could potentially cause interference with the reception of the CET. |
| US10701725B2 |
Scheduling resource configuration method and apparatus, user equipment, and base station
The disclosure discloses a scheduling resource configuration method and apparatus, user equipment, and a base station, so as to obtain, from a location such as a core network or a user terminal, related data, of a service that is currently executed by the user terminal, and further generate and configure scheduling configuration information such as SPS scheduling configuration information based on the data. The base station and the user terminal both run, based on the generated scheduling configuration information, the service that is currently executed by the user equipment. This disclose dynamic configuration of a scheduling resource such as an SPS resource, effectively saves resources, such as PDCCH resources, used for a scheduling indication in a system, and can also ensure, to fullest extent, data transmission quality of some services whose data packet sizes, periods, or the like change. |
| US10701724B2 |
Time density and frequency density determination of phase tracking reference signals (PT-RS) in new radio (NR) systems
Embodiments of a User Equipment (UE), Next Generation Node-B (gNB) and methods of communication are generally described herein. The UE may receive an information element (IE) that includes: a higher layer parameter that indicates a plurality of modulation and coding scheme (MCS) thresholds; and another higher layer parameter that includes a plurality of resource block (RB) thresholds. The UE may determine a time density of phase tracking reference signal (PT-RS) to be transmitted by the UE based at least partly on a comparison between a MCS and the plurality of MCS thresholds. The UE may determine a frequency density of the PT-RS based at least partly on a comparison between a scheduled bandwidth and the plurality of RB thresholds. The UE may encode the PT-RS for transmission in accordance with the determined time density and the determined frequency density. |
| US10701716B2 |
Base station apparatus, transmission method, and recording medium for transmitting speech information
A communication interface receives data at least including speech information and information related to a transmission time when the speech information should be transmitted. A processor extracts the speech information and the transmission time included in the data received by the communication interface. A wireless transmitter transmits the speech information extracted by the processor based on the transmission time extracted by the processor. When the transmission time has already passed, the wireless transmitter transmits the speech information and transmits the speech information extracted from subsequent data that follows said data at a time later than the transmission time extracted from the subsequent data. |
| US10701714B2 |
Method for performing device-to-device communication in wireless communication system, and apparatus for same
The present specification relates to a method for efficiently managing a D2D sidelink process using D2D data priority. The method, which is performed by a D2D receiving device, comprising: from a D2D transmitting device, receiving, through a sidelink physical channel, scheduling assignment (SA) including information regarding transmission of D2D data; receiving, from the D2D transmitting device, the D2D data on the basis of the received scheduling assignment (SA); and performing a sidelink process with respect to the received D2D data. |
| US10701701B2 |
Method and device for allocating resource unit on basis of container in wireless LAN
Disclosed are a method and a device for allocating a resource unit on the basis of a container in a wireless LAN. The method for allocating a resource unit in a wireless LAN comprises the steps of: generating, by an AP, a PPDU to be transmitted to a plurality of STAs; and transmitting, by the AP, the PPDU to the plurality of STAs through at least one container allocated on the entire frequency band, wherein the PPDU includes MU/SU transmission indication information and resource allocation information for each container, the MU/SU transmission indication information includes information on whether an SU-based transmission or an MU-based transmission is carried out on the entire bandwidth, and the resource allocation information for each container can include information on the number of STAs allocated to each of the at least one container. |
| US10701700B2 |
Signaling messaging and UE capability with tag and compression
This disclosure relates to techniques for reducing signaling overhead associated with signaling the capability of a wireless device and/or other messages. Among various possibilities, tags and/or compression may be used. Additionally, techniques for enhanced security and signaling between network devices are disclosed. |
| US10701699B2 |
Uplink transmit power allocation and power headroom reporting by a user equipment in a multi-connectivity environment
Techniques for wireless communication are described, which may include establishing a connection, by a user equipment (UE), with a first and second evolved NodeB (eNB), wherein each of the eNBs provide radio resources to the UE for respective uplink communications; receiving from the first eNB, at the UE, an indication including an allocation of uplink transmit power between the first eNB and at least the second eNB; and transmitting the uplink communications from the UE to the first and second eNBs based on the indication. The techniques may further include coordinating, by a first eNB, multi-connectivity communication for a UE with at least the first eNB and a second eNB; determining for the UE, at the eNB, an allocation of uplink transmit power between the first eNB and at least the second eNB; and transmitting an indication including the allocation of uplink transmit power allocation from the first eNB to the UE. |
| US10701698B2 |
Mobile communication system
An object is to appropriately perform transmission power control on a mobile station (UE) when performing “Inter-eNB CA” by using cells under the control of plural radio base stations (eNB). In a mobile communication system according to the present invention, each of plural radio base stations (eNB #1, eNB #2) reduces, upon detecting that the mobile station (UE) is performing transmission at a maximum transmission power (PCMAX,c), by a predetermined amount a transmission power of the mobile station (UE) in a cell (#1/#2A to #2C) under the control thereof and notifies other radio base station (eNB) of the predetermined amount. |
| US10701688B2 |
Dynamic channel bonding and multi-band aggregation
This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to dynamic channel bonding and multi-band aggregation. A device may determine a plurality of aggregated medium access control (MAC) protocol data unit (A-MPDU) subframes to send to a station device including a first A-MPDU subframe and a second A-MPDU subframe. The device may determine a quiet period between the first A-MPDU subframe and the second A-MPDU subframe. The device may cause to send the plurality of A-MPDU subframes to the station device on a first channel. The device may determine a status of a second channel during the quiet period. The device may cause to send the second A-MPDU subframe to the station device using a multi-band transmission on the first channel and the second channel. |
| US10701687B2 |
Communication method and communications apparatus
A communication method and a communications apparatus are disclosed. In the communication method, a first terminal obtains a resource period parameter, where the resource period parameter is sent by a network-side device or preconfigured by the first terminal. The resource period parameter includes a period duration of each of at least one resource. The first terminal determines a start time unit of a resource period, and the first terminal sends communication data according to the start time unit of the resource period and the resource period parameter. |
| US10701680B2 |
Communication system
A communications system is described in which user devices are allocated sub-carriers on which to transmit uplink data to a base station. ACK/NACK messages for the data transmitted on the uplink are then transmitted by the base station on sub-carriers that depend on the sub-carriers used to carry the uplink data. A direct mapping function is preferably used to determine the sub-carriers to be used for the ACK/NACK messages from the uplink sub-carriers. In another embodiment, the ACK/NACK messages are transmitted to the user devices on sub-carriers that are previously identified to the user devices, preferably by transmitting one or more index values to the user device in a control channel thereof. |
| US10701675B2 |
Method for transmitting wireless signals and apparatus therefor
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system and, more particularly, to a method and an apparatus therefor, the method comprising: a step of acquiring a periodically allocated PUSCH resource, wherein the periodically allocated PUSCH resource is used for a transmission of a first PUSCH; a step of performing a procedure for transmitting uplink control information if transmission of the uplink control information is required at the transmission timing of the first PUSCH; and a step of transmitting the uplink control information, wherein if an aperiodically allocated second PUSCH does not exist at the transmission timing of the first PUSCH, the uplink control information is transmitted via the first PUSCH, and if the aperiodically allocated second PUSCH exists at the transmission timing of the first PUSCH, the uplink control information is transmitted via the second PUSCH. |
| US10701673B2 |
Channel quality information reporting for subframes
The present invention relates to reporting the channel state information in a communication system. The channel state information is reported from the user terminal to a base station. Accordingly, the user terminal determines a first channel state information value from a first set of values (levels) and a second channel state information value from another set of values, preferably a larger set of values. Then a difference or other relative measure is calculated between the first and the second channel state information value and transmitted to the base station. |
| US10701666B2 |
Mobile communication method, mobile management node, and serving gateway apparatus
A mobile communication method in a mobile communication system according to the present invention in which when MME #1 is restarted in a first state in which a PDN connection #1 including one or more EPS bearers #1 is set among a UE, an S-GW #1, and a P-GW #1, the first state transitions to a second state in which the PDN connection #1 is released between the UE and the S-GW #1 and the connection is maintained only between the S-GW #1 and the P-GW #1, the mobile communication method including the step of not transmitting, by the MME #1, “Paging” whose destination is the UE upon receiving “DDN” including IMSI of the UE after detecting that re-attach processing for the mobile station has been executed in the second state. |
| US10701648B2 |
Method for transmitting synchronization signal for direct communication between terminals in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. Disclosed is a method for transmitting a synchronization signal for direction communication between terminals. A method for transmitting a synchronization signal according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: mapping a synchronization signal for direction communication between terminals to a sub-frame comprising a first slot and a second slot; and transmitting, to a counterpart terminal, the sub-frame to which the synchronization signal is mapped, wherein the synchronization signal is mapped to four orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDM) symbols of the sub-frame, and at least two OFDM symbols of the four OFDM symbols may be adjacent to each other. |
| US10701642B2 |
Power control method and user equipment in device to device communication in serving cell
The present disclosure provides a power control method in device to device (D2D) communication and a user equipment for performing the power control method. The method includes computing a power value of device to device (D2D) transmission of a user equipment performing D2D communication in a subframe in a serving cell, based on a power control adjustment state of a Long Term Evolution (LTE) wide area network (WAN) uplink channel of the user equipment and an offset or a ratio indicated by a transmit power control (TPC) command indicated in D2D grant or downlink control information (DCI) format 3/3A. |
| US10701639B2 |
Mobile communications system and mobile terminal
A mobile terminal 3 judges whether or not the mobile terminal is able to make a transition to a DTX period during Active, and, when judging that the mobile terminal is able to make a transition to a DTX period during Active, notifies a base station 2 to that effect. If the base station 2 judges that the mobile terminal is able to make a transition to a DRX period during Active when triggered by the notification from the mobile terminal 3, the base station temporarily stops supply of electric power to the data transmission processing units and the data reception processing units of the mobile terminal 3. |
| US10701635B2 |
Low power LTE (LP-LTE) paging monitoring
A wireless communication device (UE) may include a paging subsystem that performs paging-monitoring as part of wireless communications of the wireless communication device. The UE may place wireless communication system resources not required during paging-monitoring into either a low-power state or a power-down state, and those system resources may remain in one of those respective states during paging-monitoring. The wireless communication system resources not required during the paging-monitoring may include at least a wireless communications protocol stack used during the wireless communications of the UE, and at least system resources used for performing uplink related tasks independently of wireless communication system resources used for performing downlink related tasks. The paging subsystem may include at least a control manager subsystem capable of decoding a physical downlink control channel, a downlink control subsystem capable of performing tasks related to a physical downlink data channel, and a message parser for parsing paging messages. |
| US10701631B2 |
Method for receiving D2D discovery information and apparatus
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for receiving D2D discovery information and an apparatus. The method for receiving D2D discovery information includes: sending, by an upper layer of a radio resource control RRC layer of a D2D communication device, a first instruction to a physical layer of the D2D communication device, where the first instruction is used to instruct the physical layer to switch from a D2D sleep state to a D2D listening state; and receiving, by the physical layer of the D2D communication device, the first instruction and switching from the D2D sleep state to the D2D listening state according to the first instruction, to listen to D2D discovery information. This reduces power consumption of the D2D communication device and prolongs a standby time of the D2D communication device. |
| US10701625B2 |
DCN processing method for PLMN, UE, and DCN serving node
The present application discloses a DCN processing method for a PLMN that is applied to a network sharing scenario. An access feedback message of a network side is received, and selection assistance information of a DCN and an identifier of a PLMN that serves UE are obtained from the access feedback message, so as to know a PLMN that is actually accessed by the UE. A correspondence between the selection assistance information of the DCN and the identifier of the PLMN that serves the UE is stored. When the UE moves to coverage of the PLMN, a requested DCN to be accessed can be directly determined according to the correspondence, and a RAN node is requested to access the determined DCN. Therefore, a redirection process is reduced, and resource overheads are reduced. |
| US10701618B2 |
System and method for access barring
A method for performing access barring includes receiving barring parameters, modifying a subset of the barring parameters associated with an access class barring type, and forwarding the modified subset of the barring parameters to a remote device. |
| US10701611B2 |
Method and apparatus for releasing connection with local GW when UE moves out of the residential/enterprise network coverage
In some examples, a method in a core network communicatively connected with a first radio access network (RAN) comprising a first network element, and a second RAN comprising a second network element, includes receiving a first Non Access Stratum (NAS) message via the second network element from a User Equipment (UE), where the UE has, with the first network element, a selected IP traffic offload (SIPTO) PDN connection. The mobility management node detects that the UE is connected to the second network element that is different from the first network element that has a first identifying characteristic, where the detecting comprises determining that the first NAS message is received with a second identifying characteristic of the second network element different from the first identifying characteristic associated with the SIPTO PDN connection. |
| US10701602B2 |
Cell reselection to high priority neighbor cells
In some aspects, a user equipment may determine whether a neighbor cell satisfies a first suitability condition that indicates whether the neighbor cell is suitable for reselection from a serving cell; selectively determine, based at least in part on whether the neighbor cell satisfies the first suitability condition, whether the neighbor cell satisfies a variation condition that indicates whether the neighbor cell is getting stronger over time as compared to the serving cell; selectively determine, based at least in part on whether the neighbor cell satisfies the variation condition, whether the neighbor cell satisfies a second suitability condition that indicates whether the neighbor cell is suitable for reselection from the serving cell; and selectively reselect to the neighbor cell based at least in part on at least one of the first suitability condition, the variation condition, or the second suitability condition. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US10701595B2 |
Selection of a network element
A method for delivering information on a serving mobile switching centre server for an user equipment between a first communication network and a second communication network. The method includes a step of requesting an attachment of the user equipment to the second communication network by signaling between the user equipment and a network node of the second communication network, the signaling including at least part of information on the mobile switching centre server serving the user equipment in the first communication network. Additionally, an user equipment and a network node implementing the aspects of the method are described. |
| US10701590B2 |
System and method for minimizing network load imbalance and latency
A system and method for improving a network topology to minimize load imbalance and latency between network nodes is provided. A network performance and configuration tool receives performance data from payload handling nodes, including radio stations, transport nodes and payload gateways to calculate a current network condition related to the current network topology. A revised network topology is determined by selecting a radio station to re-home from its parent transport node and payload gateway to a newly selected transport node and payload gateway. The revised network condition is calculated and compared to current network condition to determine if the re-homing should be accepted. The process can be repeated for a number of iterations until an optimized network topology is found. Configuration instructions are then transmitted to any radio stations that have been re-homed in the final network topology. |
| US10701582B2 |
Dynamic application QoS profile provisioning
Dynamic application QoS profile provisioning may be provided. First, an access point may send a profile to a client device. The profile may comprise a plurality of application identifiers and a plurality policies corresponding to the plurality of application identifiers. Each of the plurality of application identifiers may respectively correspond to a plurality of applications. Next, the client device may receive the profile. Then the client device may select, from the received profile, a first policy from the plurality policies in the profile. The first policy may correspond to a first application identifier in the plurality of application identifiers. The first application identifier may correspond to a first application within the plurality of applications. The first application may be on the client device. The first application on the client device may then create a network flow from the client device to the access point based on the selected first policy. |
| US10701581B2 |
Method for measuring and reporting D2D resource in wireless communication system, and apparatus therefor
A method for measuring and reporting a D2D resource by a terminal that supports D2D communication according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: measuring a resource usage rate of a first link that is being used by the terminal for D2D communication; transmitting a measurement report including the measured resource usage rate to a base station when the measured resource usage rate exceeds a first threshold value or less than a second threshold value; and receiving resource reallocation information for offloading the D2D communication, from the base station, wherein the resource reallocation information includes probability values indicating probabilities that the first link and the second link, which is configured in a resource different from that of the first link, will be used for the D2D communication, respectively. The terminal may offload the D2D communication performed in the first link onto the second link when the second link is selected through a link selection performed on the basis of the probability values. |
| US10701575B2 |
Method and apparatus for efficiently transmitting and receiving data in a wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th-generation (4G) communication system such as long term evolution (LTE). The present disclosure relates to a method for transmitting and receiving a data. A method of a terminal according to the present disclosure includes: generating a signal; identifying a category of the terminal; mapping the generated signal to a resource using resource mapping information determined based on the category of the terminal; and transmitting the signal using the mapped resource. |
| US10701563B2 |
Mobile device locking
Systems and methods for securing access to a mobile device are disclosed. A method includes: synchronizing, by a first mobile computer device, with a remote mobile computer device; transmitting, by the first mobile computer device, a tone to a surface of an object; receiving, by the first mobile computer device, a compound resonance frequency from the object based on the transmitted tone; determining, by the first mobile computer device, the received compound resonance frequency conforms to a stored compound resonance frequency; unlocking, by the first mobile computer device, the first computer device based on the determining; and establishing, by the first mobile computer device, a group connection with the remote mobile computer device based on the unlocking. |
| US10701559B2 |
Communication and action approval system and method
A computer-based method for real-time communication authorization includes receiving, from a first communication device, a communication request, verifying, with a verification engine, a pre-approval status of the communication request, storing the communication request is an approval queue if the communication authorization the pre-approval status is set to false, issuing an alert to the authorization device, and receiving one or more authorization parameters from an authorization device. |
| US10701555B1 |
System and method for control policy retention
An exemplary mobile computing device includes an interface configured to wirelessly receive a control policy from an antenna; a processor configured to enforce the received control policy; and memory configured to store the received control policy and retain a last-received control policy for enforcement by the processor when the interface is outside an antenna range to wirelessly receive any control policy. |
| US10701551B1 |
Methods for sharing a virtual SIM card
A method for virtual subscriber identity module (SIM) sharing. The method can include a service provider receiving a request including service details from a first UE. The service provider can verify the request and then generate a first SIM over-the-air (OTA) message. The first virtual SIM-OTA message can be sent to the first UE and causes the first UE to dynamically provision a virtual SIM. The service provider can also generate and transmit a first unique identifier to the first UE. The method can further include the service provider receiving a second unique identifier from a second UE. After determining the first unique identifier matches the second unique identifier, the service provider can generate and transmit a second SIM-OTA message to the second UE. The service provider can then provide the service to the first UE and second UE according to the service details. |
| US10701545B2 |
File sending method and terminal, and file receiving method and terminal
A file sending method, a file receiving method, and related terminals, where a first terminal is configured to scan on a BLUETOOTH low energy (BLE) broadcast channel to obtain a broadcast packet from at least one second terminal, determine at least one discoverable second terminal based on the broadcast packet, determine a target terminal that is configured to receive a file and that is in the at least one discoverable second terminal, send a coupling request to the target terminal, establish a BLE coupling between the first terminal and the target terminal, and send WI-FI direct coupling parameters to the target terminal using a BLE data channel of the BLE coupling. The WI-FI direct is established between the first terminal and the target terminal. |
| US10701524B2 |
Multicast transmission method, information extraction method and corresponding terminal and device
A multicast transmission method for information to be transmitted and an information extraction method for a multicast data frame are disclosed. The multicast transmission method comprises the steps of: dividing a coding sequence of information to be transmitted into a plurality of code strings, and defining each code string and a corresponding index string allocated thereto and representing an index sequence as a coding unit; constructing a reference frame based on a multicast data frame format; constructing an information frame based on the multicast data frame format, so as to enable a destination address domain thereof to contain the first part content of the coding unit, and enable the difference between the frame length thereof and the frame length of the reference frame to contain the remaining part of the content of the coding unit; and transmitting the reference frame and the information frame. |
| US10701516B2 |
Method for providing location information and apparatus therefor
A server may include a communication circuit communicating with a user terminal, storage including a fingerprint DB storing fingerprints corresponding to a plurality of points and a signal fluctuation probability DB, and a processor electrically connected to the communication circuit and the storage. The processor may be configured to store similarity between first signal strength and second signal strength, which are determined based on a probability that a pair of the first signal strength and the second signal strength received from a first AP occurs with respect to fingerprints corresponding to a first point, in the signal fluctuation probability DB, to obtain a fingerprint including signal strength received from the first AP, from the user terminal, and to determine a location of the user terminal based on the obtained fingerprint and the signal fluctuation probability DB. |
| US10701514B2 |
Determining the distance between devices in a wireless data exchange protocol
A method of determining a distance between a first and a second device in a wireless data exchange protocol is presented. The method includes sending an advertising channel Protocol Data Unit (PDU) from the first device; receiving the advertising channel PDU at the second device and responsively sending a scan request scanning PDU from the second device to the first device; receiving the scan request scanning PDU at the first device and responsively sending a scan response scanning PDU from the first device to the second device; calculating a time of flight (TOF) for at least one of the sent PDUs; and determining the distance between the first and second devices using the calculated TOF. |
| US10701504B2 |
Apparatus and method for realizing a SAOC downmix of 3D audio content
An apparatus for generating one or more audio output channels is provided. The apparatus includes a parameter processor for calculating output channel mixing information and a downmix processor for generating the one or more audio output channels. The downmix processor is configured to receive an audio transport signal including one or more audio transport channels, wherein two or more audio object signals are mixed within the audio transport signal, and wherein the number of the one or more audio transport channels is smaller than the number of the two or more audio object signals. The audio transport signal depends on a first mixing rule and on a second mixing rule. The first mixing rule indicates how to mix the two or more audio object signals to obtain a plurality of premixed channels. Moreover, the second mixing rule indicates how to mix the plurality of premixed channels. |
| US10701497B2 |
Hearing device seal modules, modular hearing devices including the same and associated methods
A hearing device seal module having a tubular seal carrier formed from resilient material, defining a medial-lateral axis and a lumen configured for passage of the hearing device core, and including a seal support region with a first portion defining a first portion perimeter in a plane perpendicular to the medial-lateral axis and a second portion, lateral of the first portion, defining a second portion perimeter in a plane perpendicular to the medial-lateral axis that is less than the first portion perimeter when the seal support region is in an unstressed state, and a first seal secured to the first portion of the seal support region and extending outwardly therefrom. |
| US10701490B2 |
Audio transducers
The invention relates to audio transducers, such as loudspeaker, microphones and the like, and includes improvements in or relating to: audio transducer diaphragm structures and assemblies, audio transducer mounting systems; audio transducer diaphragm suspension systems, personal audio devices incorporating the same and any combination thereof. The embodiments of the invention include linear action and rotational action transducers. For both types of transducer, rigid and composite diaphragm constructions and unsupported diaphragm periphery designs are described. Systems and methods for mounting the transducer to a housing, such as an enclosure or baffle are also described. Furthermore, hinge systems including: rigid contact hinge systems and flexible hinge systems are also disclosed for various rotational action transducer embodiments. Various applications and implementations are described and envisaged for the audio transducer embodiments including, for example, personal audio devices such as headphones, earphones and the like. |
| US10701488B2 |
Head-mounted display system with a surround sound system
Described herein is a head-mounted device including an audio system configured to provide a surround sound audio effect. The device may include one or more of a forehead assembly, a rear-head assembly, a set of speakers, a set of straps connecting the forehead assembly to the read-head assembly, and/or other components. The forehead assembly may include one or more speakers. Individual ones of the straps may include one or more speakers. |
| US10701485B2 |
Energy limiter for loudspeaker protection
One embodiment provides a method comprising determining a potential energy in a loudspeaker, a kinetic energy in the loudspeaker, and an electrical energy in the loudspeaker based on a physical model of the loudspeaker. The method further comprises determining a total energy stored in the loudspeaker based on the potential energy, the kinetic energy, and the electrical energy. The method further comprises determining a maximum potential displacement of a diaphragm of a speaker driver of the loudspeaker based on the total energy, and limiting the total energy stored in the loudspeaker by attenuating a source signal for reproduction via the loudspeaker. An actual displacement of the diaphragm during the reproduction of the source signal is controlled based on the attenuated source signal. |
| US10701484B2 |
Non-linear feedback control for temperature and power protection of loudspeakers
A system and a method provide for protecting a loudspeaker from thermal and/or mechanical failure by monitoring for over-temperature and over-power conditions. The system generates a first gain from a first speaker protection controller in response to a driving voltage and/or a driving current of a loudspeaker, and generates a second gain from a second speaker protection controller in response to the driving voltage and/or a driving current of the loudspeaker, if the temperature exceeds a thermal limit or if the power exceeds a maximum power. The system applies the second gain to an audio signal to lower the audio signal if the first speaker protection controller fails. |
| US10701483B2 |
Sound leveling in multi-channel sound capture system
Embodiments of sound leveling in multi-channel sound capture system are disclosed. According to a method, a processor converts at least two input sound channels captured via a microphone array into at least two intermediate sound channels. The intermediate sound channels are respectively associated with predetermined directions from the microphone array. The closer to the direction a sound source is, the more the sound source is enhanced in the intermediate sound channel associated with the direction. The processor levels the intermediate sound channels separately. Further, the processor converts the intermediate sound channels subjected to leveling to a predetermined output channel format. Because sound leveling of the intermediate sound channels can be achieved independently of each other, at least some of the deficiencies of the conventional gain regulation can be overcome or mitigated. |
| US10701479B2 |
Headphone or earphone device
An earphone/headphone device, and a housing for such device are presented. The housing has proximal and distal ends defining respectively, a proximal closed-end portion and a distal open-end portion of the device, and comprises a sound source site for mounting a sound source in this site inside the housing, and an acoustic cavity extending from a back side of the sound source site and the proximal end portion of the housing. The acoustic cavity is configured to define a perpetual self-feeding closed-loop structure for propagation of backwave sound originated at the sound source site, such that the backwave sound is trapped and circulates in the closed-loop structure. |
| US10701472B1 |
Earbud charging case
A charging case for an earbud that has a pair of charging contacts that are configured to pass electrical power to an earbud battery. The charging case includes a raised pedestal, a pair of conductive charging pins protruding from the pedestal, and a docking magnet protruding from the pedestal proximate the charging pins. |
| US10701470B2 |
Circumaural headset or headphones with adjustable biometric sensor
A headset includes a circumaural assembly having an adjustable sensor mount configured to secure a sensor forward of the tragus of a user. The mount is movable relative to the assembly to position the sensor in contact with or proximal to the user skin. The mount may extend from an interior side or flat component of the assembly into an opening of a circumaural cushion. The sensor mount may include a resilient support arm or structure extending from behind a circumaural cushion, or integrated into the cushion, to urge the sensor into contact with the user. The mount may include a spring-biased rotatable knob having an eccentrically located aperture configured to secure the sensor, and rotatable to position the sensor. Sensor signals may be processed to detect blood flow, heart rate, etc. and/or movement, such as jaw movement indicative of talking for use in automatically muting an associated microphone. |
| US10701469B2 |
Electronic device
An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may comprise: a housing comprising a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, the first surface comprising an at least partially transparent part and at least one opening formed adjacent to the at least partially transparent part; a camera positioned inside the housing, the camera comprising an image sensor facing in the first direction through the at least partially transparent part of the housing; and an acoustic component arranged between the first surface and the second surface, the acoustic component comprising a vibration plate configured to generate a sound such that the same moves in at least one direction selected from the first and second directions, a first passage formed in a third direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction such that the generated sound passes through the same, and a second passage formed along a fourth direction that is different from the third direction so as to connect the first passage and the at least one opening; a wireless communication circuit positioned inside the housing and electrically connected to the acoustic component so as to provide the acoustic component with a signal regarding the sound; a display exposed through the first surface and positioned adjacent to the camera; and a processor positioned inside the housing and electrically connected to the camera, the acoustic component, the wireless communication circuit, and the display. Various other embodiments are also possible. |
| US10701464B2 |
Handle for insertion and removal of network component
In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a latching component configured to secure a network component within a chassis of a network device when the apparatus is in a first configuration. The latching component is also configured to allow removal of the network component from the chassis of the network device when the apparatus is in a second configuration. The apparatus also includes a handle component coupled to the latching component. The handle component is accessible from a first face of the network component. The handle component is oriented away from the first face. The handle component is configured to facilitate the removal of the network component from the chassis when the apparatus is in the first configuration. The handle component is also configured to facilitate the insertion of the network component into the chassis when the apparatus is in the second configuration. |
| US10701461B2 |
Video Processing Method, Terminal and Server
A video processing method, a terminal, and a server, where the method includes receiving a media presentation description (MPD) file sent by the server, where the MPD file includes region information of a region that can be independently decoded in the video, determining, according to the region information, a region used for playback on a terminal from the region that can be independently decoded, determining a to-be-acquired media segment according to the MPD file, acquiring a location in which data content is stored in the media segment, acquiring, according to the location in which the data content is stored in the media segment, the data content from the media segment stored in the server, and playing a picture of the region for the playback on the terminal. Therefore, it is not required to independently store a partial video on the server, thereby saving a storage resource of the server. |
| US10701460B2 |
Methods and system for presenting search results
Systems and methods are described herein for a media guidance application that facilitates presenting, to a user, media assets that match a search expression by generating for display media asset identifiers corresponding to media assets that are scheduled for transmission to a plurality of users during a specific time interval. The media asset identifiers corresponding to media assets that match the search expression are distinguished from media asset identifiers that correspond to media assets that do not match the search expression. Furthermore, media asset identifiers corresponding to media assets that match the search expression are distinguished from each other based on an attribute of each media asset that matches the search expression. |
| US10701459B2 |
Audio-video content control
A controller for controlling the output of an audio-video feed has an input for receiving audio-video content and a vector engine arranged to produce a continuous metadata value of M dimensions at intervals from the audio-video content. The metadata value may indicate aspect of the video content such as rate, pace, tone or other such information. A low pass filter and hysteresis filter are then provided to filter the continuous metadata value to produce a binary output. The binary output is provided to a retrieval module arranged to control the audio-video content in dependence upon the binary output. In this way, automated segmentation of audio-video content may be reliably achieved. |
| US10701454B2 |
Image providing service
The described technology is directed towards an image providing service, including an image processing service that composites a base image into a resultant image, e.g., by resizing an image, overlaying text and so forth based upon a purpose for that image and/or a client device class; other parameters such as design information, protection and so forth also may be specified. When a client requests an image including by specifying a purpose and size in a request to an endpoint (e.g., URL) for an image, the image processing service locates or composites a resultant image corresponding to the request, and returns the resultant image or a modified (e.g., resized) resultant image in response to the request. Clients thus obtain images based upon a desired purpose without having to do client-side image processing including image compositing. |
| US10701451B2 |
Program interaction system, method, client, and backend server
The present disclosure discloses a program interaction method. In the disclosed method, a backend server receives interaction information of a program from a program provider client and program information of a currently watched program from a program viewer client. After receiving the interaction information and the program information, the backend server determines the interaction information that corresponds to the program information and sends the interaction information and a resource gifting interface to the program viewer client. The program viewer client subsequently sends a resource gifting instruction through the resource gifting interface to the backend server to transfer a resource to a performer of the program. |
| US10701445B2 |
Display apparatus, content displaying method, and non-transitory recording medium
A display apparatus includes a display controller that displays, on the basis of a display schedule, content included in distribution data distributed from a content distribution apparatus. The display apparatus determines whether or not content that matches the replacement rule is included in the distribution data. When displaying content included in the distribution data on the basis of the display schedule, if it is determined that content that matches the replacement rule is included in the distribution data, the display apparatus replaces the content with the replacement content and displays the replacement content. |
| US10701444B2 |
Video stream augmenting
Augmenting a video stream of an environment is provided, the environment containing a private entity to be augmented. Video of the environment is processed in accordance with an entity recognition process to identify the presence of at least part of an entity in the environment. It is determined whether the identified entity is to be augmented based on information relating to the identified entity and the private entity. Based on determining that the identified entity is to be augmented, the video stream is modified to replace at least a portion of the identified entity with a graphical element adapted to obscure the portion of the identified entity in the video stream. By modifying the video stream to obscure an entity, private or personal information in the environment may be prevented from being displayed to a viewer of the video stream. |
| US10701441B2 |
Identification and instantiation of community driven content
An apparatus for providing community driven content includes at least one sensor for recording sensor data, a network interface, a memory, and a processor connected to the sensor, the network interface, and the memory. The processor is configured to record usage history for engagement with the apparatus by a first user over a period of time and receive the sensor data from the at least one sensor for actions by the first user over the period of time. The processor determines user preferences for the first user based on the usage history and the sensor data, and determines whether a second user is available for interaction with the first user. The processor then outputs the suggested action, at a predetermined time, to at least one connected display device or audio device. |
| US10701440B2 |
Identification and presentation of content associated with currently playing television programs
Features of various implementations are used to enable identifying and presenting, in real time, Internet-accessible and/or Internet-based functionality, content and/or services associated with a particular television program concurrently playing on a television or display, as a part of an interactive television suite of technologies. In some implementations, the process of identifying Internet-accessible and/or Internet-based functionality, content and/or services associated with a particular television program is enabled to reduce communication between a primary set-top box and a supplemental set-top box and/or television integrated device, thereby reducing the need for one or more provider specific APIs. For example, one aspect of the disclosure is a computer-implemented method of identifying a media program by capturing display data from the media program, and extracting information from the display data in response to determining that the display data includes a program information overlay associated with the media program. |
| US10701437B2 |
Method and device for controlling reception of broadcast service provided by means of application layer forward error correction
A method for processing a content by a set-top box according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises the steps of: receiving a content including an audio stream; and performing bypassing to output the audio stream to a television (TV) through an output interface without performing a decoding operation for the audio stream, wherein the audio stream includes metadata regarding the content. |
| US10701423B2 |
Advertisement scheduler
An advertisement scheduler receives a commercial break schedule generated from a completed assignment of one or more spots that correspond to the deals comprising advertiser's orders to place the spots into one or more commercial breaks in the commercial break schedule based on constraints and placement requirements. The advertisement scheduler may determine representative liability per pending spot for the deals and reshuffle the placement of the spots based on the representative liability of the deals in order to minimize liability associated with the deals. The advertisement scheduler may reshuffle the placement of the spots for maximum delivery of candidate deals, where the reshuffle is based on a forecast of expected viewership associated with the deals, and a pacing computation of cumulative demographics guaranteed at a particular point in time, modify the forecast based on weighting factor, and generate a finalized commercial break schedule based on the reshuffling. |
| US10701418B2 |
Systems and methods for resolving manifest file discontinuities
A system and corresponding method facilitate resolution of discontinuities in manifest files used in the distribution of stored content. Resolution of discontinuities includes identifying each of a discontinuity in a first manifest file and a corresponding entry in a second manifest file for the same or substantially similar content segment stored at a different location. A combined manifest file is then generated by inserting the entry of the second manifest file or otherwise inserting the location information of the second manifest file entry into the first manifest file. The systems and methods herein may be implemented at various locations within a system for providing content to a client device and may be implemented at various times in the process of generating or distributing content. |
| US10701416B2 |
Content promotion through automated curation of content clips
A content curation system includes a computing platform having a hardware processor and a system memory storing a content promotion software code providing a user interface. The hardware processor executes the content promotion software code to receive an initiation signal corresponding to a user action, and, in response to receiving the initiation signal, to identify multiple content items as desirable content items to the user. In addition, the content promotion software code determines a portion of the desirable content item as most desirable content to the user, and, for each most desirable content portion, obtains a content clip including that content, resulting in multiple content clips corresponding respectively to the multiple content items. The content promotion software code further outputs the content clips for playout to the user via the user interface. |
| US10701414B2 |
Legacy video network configuration in a distributed access architecture
In one embodiment, a method receives a network topology of a distributed access architecture and a legacy video network. Video streams include characteristics that are associated with delivery via the legacy video network. The method selects a set of anchor points for a remote physical device in the distributed access architecture where the set of anchor points are associated with a geographic location of the remote physical device. A set of attribute labels are selected for the set of anchor points where the set of attribute labels associated with characteristics of the video streams. The method then generates a definition of video streams based on the anchor points and the attribute labels for a remote physical device configuration and generates the remote physical device configuration for video. The remote physical device configuration is used to provide the video streams to the remote physical device. |
| US10701413B2 |
Real-time sub-second download and transcode of a video stream
There is provided a system having a content server having a hardware processor and a system memory, a content management software code stored in the system memory. The hardware processor being configured to execute the content management software code to receive a search request for a video content, and identify a plurality of video content streams based on the search request. For each of the plurality of video content streams to determine a plurality of video content threads for downloading the video content stream in multiple segments, execute the plurality of video content threads concurrently at least in part for downloading the video content stream, and reassemble the video content stream from the plurality of video content threads. |
| US10701409B1 |
System and method for selectively replacing commercials that are in a video data stream with alternative commercials
Systems and methods are provided for selectively replacing commercials that are in a video data stream with alternative commercials. Automatic content recognition (ACR) is performed on the video data stream to detect the identity of each of the commercials played in a commercial block during a commercial break. Commercials in the video data stream which are detected as being displayed on a video display device are stored in a first database, and commercials in the video data stream which are detected as not being displayed on the video display device are stored in a second database. A rules engine defines how commercials in the video data stream should be replaced with other commercials. Commercials in the video data stream that were previously detected as being displayed on the video display device are selectively replaced with commercials that were previously detected as not being displayed on the video display device. |
| US10701400B2 |
Signalling of summarizing video supplemental information
In various implementations, provided are techniques, as well as systems that implement these techniques, for SEI messages that distinguish “essential” information from “non-essential” information. In various implementations, an encoder can be configured to determine whether information associated with video data is essential or is not essential. In various implementations, different types of SEI messages can be defined, where one or more of these types of SEI messages can indicate whether information associated with a particular video is essential or not essential. Essential information is required for presenting the video data, and is not required for decoding the video data. |
| US10701389B2 |
Moving picture coding device, moving picture coding method and moving picture coding program, and moving picture decoding device, moving picture decoding method and moving picture decoding program
A temporal merging motion information candidate generation unit derives, when information indicating whether or not to derive a temporal merging motion information candidate shared for all prediction blocks in a coding block is information indicating the derivation of a temporal merging motion information candidate shared for all the prediction blocks in the coding block, a temporal merging motion information candidate shared for all the prediction blocks in the coding block from a prediction block of a coded picture different from a picture having a prediction block subject to coding. A merging motion information candidate list construction unit generates a plurality of merging motion information candidates including a temporal merging motion information candidate. |
| US10701387B2 |
Biasing selection of motion estimation vectors
A motion estimation technique finds first and second candidate bi-directional motion vectors for a first region of an interpolated frame of video content by performing double ended vector motion estimation on the first region. One of these candidate bi-directional motion vectors is selected, and used to identify a remote region of the interpolated frame. This remote region is located at an off-set location from the first region, and is found based on an endpoint of the selected candidate bi-directional motion vector. A remote motion vector for the remote region of the interpolated frame is obtained, and one or more properties of this remote motion vector are used to bias a selection between the first and second candidate vectors. |
| US10701382B2 |
Multilayer-based image encoding/decoding method and apparatus
Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for video decoding that support a plurality of layers. The method for video decoding includes acquiring information indicating whether tile information exists and acquiring the tile information based on the information indicating whether tile information exists. |
| US10701371B1 |
Lossless compression of high framerate imagery
A system for lossless compression of high frame rate imagery includes at least one non-transitory computer readable storage medium having instructions encoded thereon that, when executed by at least one processor, implement operations to compress high frame rate imagery in a lossless manner, the at least one non-transitory computer readable storage medium including: logic to encode frame deltas to decrease pixel dynamic range; logic to localize frame deltas; and logic to encode subframes with lookback history to further decrease pixel dynamic range for temporary obstructions. |
| US10701341B2 |
Calibration method, calibration device, and computer program product
A calibration method is for a photographic device that photographs an object through a transparent body. The calibration method includes: acquiring a first photographic image by photographing the object without interposing the transparent body; acquiring a second photographic image by photographing the object through the transparent body; calculating an absolute positional deviation that indicates a deviation in coordinates of an image of the object due to the transparent body based on coordinates of an image of the object on the first photographic image and coordinates of an image of the object on the second photographic image; calculating a correction parameter for calibrating the absolute positional deviation; and storing the correction parameter in the photographic device. |
| US10701340B2 |
3D multi-aperture imaging device
A 3D multi-aperture imaging device that is, on the one hand, able to provide 3D information on a scene and, on the other hand, allows obtaining high lateral resolution and/or a wide total field of view, is described. The 3 D multi-aperture imaging device is provided with a first plurality of optical channels for projecting overlapping first partial fields of view of a total field of view on first image sensor areas of an image sensor of the 3D multi-aperture imaging device, as well as with a second plurality of optical channels for projecting overlapping second partial fields of view of the total field of view on second image sensor areas of the image sensor. |
| US10701335B2 |
Calculation of temporally coherent disparity from sequence of video frames
Techniques are provided for calculating temporally coherent disparity values for pixels in a sequence of image frames. An example method may include calculating initial spatial disparity costs between a pixel of a first image frame from a reference camera and pixels from an image frame from a secondary camera. The method may also include estimating a motion vector for the pixel of the first reference camera image frame to a corresponding pixel from a second reference camera image frame. The method may further include calculating a confidence value for the estimated motion vector based on a measure of similarity between the colors of the pixels of the first and second image frames from the reference camera. The method may further include calculating temporally coherent disparity costs based on the initial spatial disparity costs weighted by the confidence value and selecting a disparity value based on those costs. |
| US10701328B2 |
Image processing device, image processing method, and image processing program
A peripheral blown-out pixel counter counts the number of blown-out pixels in a block including a target pixel and peripheral pixels in image data. A G threshold setting unit sets a G threshold such that the G threshold is greater as the number of the blown-out pixels is larger. A (B−G) threshold setting unit sets a (B−G) threshold such that the (B−G) threshold is smaller as the number of the blown-out pixels is larger. A correction necessity determination unit determines that a color of the target pixel should be corrected when a G signal is determined to be smaller than the G threshold and a (B−G) value is determined to be greater than the (B−G) threshold. A color correction unit corrects at least the G signal and a B signal when the color of the target pixel should be corrected. |
| US10701324B2 |
Gestural control of visual projectors
Gestures may be performed to control a visual projector. When a device or human hand is placed into a projection field of the visual projector, the visual projector responds to gestures. The human hand, for example, may gesture to rotate a projected image or to correct the projected image. The visual projector may thus manipulate and/or correct the projected image in response to the gesture. |
| US10701319B2 |
Enhanced virtual and/or augmented communications interface
The present invention provides systems and methods employing a conferencing system for facilitating enhanced communication between users. In certain embodiments, the conferencing system comprises a communication interface configured to, during a conference session, provide a virtual and/or augmented conference between multiple users having access to a multi-channel, multi-access, always-on, and non-blocking communication. In particular embodiments, the communication interface is in communication with at least one additional component select from: a video component, a data component (e.g., that provides non-audio data to one or more of said users), an audio/video ambience component, and a whiteboard component. |
| US10701304B2 |
Power management in an artificial window system
In general, the present disclosure is directed to an artificial window system that can simulate the user experience of a traditional window in environments where exterior walls are unavailable or other constraints make traditional windows impractical. In an embodiment, an artificial window consistent with the present disclosure includes a window panel, a panel driver, and a camera device. The camera device captures a plurality of image frames representative of an outdoor environment and provides the same to the panel driver. A controller of the panel driver sends the image frames as a video signal to cause the window panel to visually output the same. The window panel may further include light panels, and the controller may extract light characteristics from the captured plurality of image frames to send signals to the light panels to cause the light panels to mimic outdoor lighting conditions. |
| US10701303B2 |
Generating spatial audio using a predictive model
Certain embodiments involve generating and providing spatial audio using a predictive model. For example, a generates, using a predictive model, a visual representation of visual content provideable to a user device by encoding the visual content into the visual representation that indicates a visual element in the visual content. The system generates, using the predictive model, an audio representation of audio associated with the visual content by encoding the audio into the audio representation that indicates an audio element in the audio. The system also generates, using the predictive model, spatial audio based at least in part on the audio element and associating the spatial audio with the visual element. The system can also augment the visual content using the spatial audio by at least associating the spatial audio with the visual content. |
| US10701288B2 |
System for output of dual video stream via a single parallel digital video interface
A method of operating a video camera includes capturing a scene of imaging data using a focal plane array (FPA) module of the video camera. The scene of imaging data is characterized by a first bit depth. The method also includes processing, using an image processing module coupled to the FPA module, the scene of imaging data to provide display data characterized by a second bit depth less than the first bit depth. The method further includes forming a super frame including the display data and the scene of imaging data and outputting the super frame. |
| US10701279B2 |
Utilizing alignment models and motion vector path blending to generate a long exposure digital image from a sequence of short exposure digital images
This disclosure relates to methods, non-transitory computer readable media, and systems that generate a virtual long exposure image from a sequence of short exposure images portraying a moving object. In various embodiments, the image transformation system aligns two digital images in the sequence of short exposure images. The image transformation system can determine a motion vector path for the moving object between the first digital image and the second digital image. The image transformation system can also blend pixels along the motion vector path to generate a blended image representative of the motion of the moving object between the first digital image and the second digital image. The image transformation system can generate additional blended images based on consecutive pairs of images in the sequence of digital images and generates a virtual long exposure image by combining the first blended image with the additional blended images. |
| US10701278B2 |
Method of inter-frame and intra-frame image processing
The invention concerns a method of performing intra-frame and inter-frame image processing comprising: alternating first and second image capture operations, the first image capture operation comprises capturing one or more first images (IA) based on a first set of image capture parameters (PA) and the second image capture operation comprises capturing one or more second images (IB) based on a second set of image capture parameters (PB), the values of the parameters of the first set being modified between each of the first image capture operations and the values of the parameters of the second set remaining constant between each of the second image capture operations or varying by less than a significant amount. |
| US10701274B2 |
Controlling zoom magnification based on image size
A subject detection unit of an imaging apparatus detects a subject image from an image. An automatic zoom control unit performs zoom control according to a size of a subject detected by the subject detection unit. The automatic zoom control unit automatically selects a specific composition among a plurality of compositions and sets a reference size of the subject used to control a zoom magnification based on the selected composition and the size and position of the detected subject. A process of determining a scene using information including a detection result by the subject detection unit, a composition selection process is performed on the determination scene, and one composition is selected from a composition of upper body of the subject, a composition of whole body, a composition of a subject face, and a composition of multiple people. |
| US10701273B1 |
User terminal apparatus and control method thereof
A user terminal apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. The user terminal apparatus includes a display including a main display area which is disposed on a front surface of the user terminal apparatus, and a sub display area which extends from one side of the main display area and is disposed on at least one area of a rear surface of the user terminal apparatus, a camera configured to photograph an image, and a processor configured to display a live view acquired through the camera on one of the main display area or the sub display area, and control the display to display, in response to an orientation of the user terminal apparatus being changed, the live view on another one of the main display area or the sub display area. |
| US10701270B1 |
Camera display welder's helmet
A light blocking welding helmet having a helmet body with a shell having a head aperture produces an image from at least one (1) exterior camera within the helmet body. The helmet body includes an interior cavity containing an adjustable headband and an internal power source for powering the viewing screen and camera. The camera is mounted on the helmet body. Electrical circuitry is operatively connected to the power source, to the viewing screen, and to the camera such that the electrical circuitry causes the viewing screen to display the image produced by the camera. The image can be transmitted to a remote receiving unit where a weld can be monitored. Multiple cameras may be used and a control switch then selects which camera that will produce an image. |
| US10701261B2 |
Method, system and computer program product for selective image capture
A method includes analyzing a preview image made by an image sensor when operating in a preview image mode to determine if the preview image contains some portion that corresponds to information that is considered not subject to being imaged. The method further includes, if it is determined that the preview image does comprise some image portion that corresponds to information that is considered not subject to being imaged, disabling the image sensor from capturing an image that would correspond to the preview image. Analyzing can include accessing a data storage that contains representations of information that is considered not subject to being imaged for comparison with image features extracted from the preview image, where the data storage is at least one of contained in a device that also contains the image sensor, or is located remotely from the device and can be accessed via a wireless connection. |
| US10701251B2 |
Imaging optical system, image projection apparatus, and camera system
An imaging optical system includes, in order from an enlargement conjugate side to a reduction conjugate side, a first mirror as a convex mirror, a first lens unit, a second mirror as a concave mirror, a third mirror as a concave mirror, and a second lens unit. The imaging optical system is configured to form a first intermediate real image and a second intermediate real image located at a position different from that of the first intermediate real image between the first mirror and a reduction side conjugate plane. |
| US10701250B2 |
Portable electronic device
Portable electronic devices having I/O assemblies that can include optical and audio components are described. An exemplary I/O assembly can include a first camera module and a second camera module that can be carried within a camera module housing. A flex connector can carry a strobe that can be positioned between the first camera module and the second camera module. A trim can enclose the first camera, the second camera and the strobe and optically isolates the optical components. An exemplary portable electronic device can include a side wall retainer that defines its perimeter, a front cover glass and a rear cover glass that cooperate to form an enclosure. The I/O assembly can be secured to the enclosure both from inside and outside of the rear cover glass. I/O assembly can also include an audio transducer that can record sound when the camera module are recording videos. |
| US10701244B2 |
Recolorization of infrared image streams
Methods and devices for colorizing an infrared image stream may include receiving an infrared (IR) image stream of a scene. The methods and devices may include detecting at least one object in the IR image stream and receiving, from a red green blue (RGB) knowledge base, a RGB texture corresponding to the at least one object detected in the IR image stream. The methods and devices may include processing the RGB texture by matching coordinates in the RGB texture with corresponding coordinates in the at least one object to produce a colorized IR image stream. The methods and devices may include transmitting the colorized IR image stream of the scene wherein the at least one object is displayed in color based on the processing. |
| US10701240B2 |
Print head and image forming apparatus
In accordance with an embodiment, a print head includes a first light emitting element line and a second light emitting element line. The first light emitting element line and the second light emitting element line each include a plurality of light emitting elements that emit light on the basis of image data. The plurality of light emitting elements of the second light emitting element line are arranged deviated from the plurality of light emitting elements of the first light emitting element line by a certain interval in a main scanning direction. |
| US10701227B2 |
Original-document-feeding apparatus, image-reading apparatus, and image-forming apparatus
An image-forming apparatus includes an image-reading unit. The image-reading unit includes a first member and a second member. The image-reading unit includes an original-document-feeding apparatus that conveys an original document from an original-document-loading tray to a discharge tray via a read position. In the first member and the second member, a first conveyance passage along which the original document is conveyed to the read position and a second conveyance passage along which the original document is conveyed from the read position to the discharge tray are formed. The second member includes at least two conveyance rollers. Between the two conveyance rollers, there are opening edges for partly allowing access to the second conveyance passage. The second member includes a lid for covering an opening that is defined by the opening edges. |
| US10701202B2 |
Control of notifications on a mobile communication device based on driving conditions
One method includes identifying driving conditions associated with a current location of a mobile communication device, receiving a notification to be output on the device, preventing the device from outputting the notification in response to identifying a first driving condition, and outputting the notification on the device in response to identifying a second driving condition. A second method includes identifying one or more driving conditions associated with a current location of a mobile communication device and calculating a driving hazard score as a function of the identified one or more driving conditions. The second method further includes receiving a notification to be output on the device, preventing the device from outputting the notification in response to the driving hazard score exceeding a first threshold value, and outputting the notification on the device in response to the driving hazard score being less than a second threshold value. |
| US10701198B2 |
Audio call analysis
A device includes a communication interface, an input interface, and a processor. The communication interface is configured to receive an audio signal associated with an audio call. The input interface is configured to receive user input during the audio call. The processor is configured to generate an audio recording of the audio signal in response to receiving the user input. The processor is also configured to generate text by performing speech-to-text conversion of the audio recording. The processor is further configured to perform a comparison of the text to a pattern. The processor is also configured to identify, based on the comparison, a portion of the text that matches the pattern. The processor is further configured to provide the portion of the text and an option to a display. The option is selectable to initiate performance of an action corresponding to the pattern. |
| US10701194B2 |
Electronic device with metal frame antenna
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing and a connection part. The housing includes a first housing portion that includes a first side face, and a second housing portion that includes a second side face. The connection part connects the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A first conductive member extends along at least a portion of the first side face, a first non-conductive member is disposed on the first side face, a second conductive member extends along at least a portion of the second side face, a second non-conductive member is disposed on the second side face, and when the second housing portion faces the first housing portion, the first non-conductive member and the second non-conductive member are substantially aligned. |
| US10701193B2 |
Hinged electronic device with moving support plates for a flexible display and corresponding systems
An electronic device includes a first device housing and a second device housing. Each can optionally define a linear recess. A hinge couples the first device housing to the second device housing. The first device housing is pivotable about the hinge relative to the second device housing. A flexible display is situated in the linear recess, where included, and spans the hinge. The hinge includes a cam, a first support plate pivotally coupled to a first side of the cam, and a second support plate pivotally coupled to a second side of the cam. The first support plate, the cam, and the second support plate bridge the linear recess of each device housing when the electronic device is in an axially displaced open position, but define boundaries within which the flexible display defines a service loop when the electronic device is in a closed position. |
| US10701190B2 |
Efficient parsing of optional header fields
Communication apparatus includes multiple interfaces configured to be connected to a network so as to receive and transmit data packets having respective packet headers that includes a basic header record and one or more optional records. Parsing instructions specify one or more types of the optional records and indicate, for each specified type, an offset within an optional record of the specified type. Upon receiving each packet, routing logic parses the basic header record in the packet, parses the one or more optional records so as to identify any optional records of the one or more specified types, extracts header data from the identified optional records at the offset indicated for the specified type, and processes and forwards the data packets via the interfaces to the network in accordance with information parsed from the basic header record and the extracted header data. |
| US10701188B2 |
Transfer device, communication system and communication method
A device includes a transmission/reception unit configured to receive a packet transmitted from a communication device to a destination device, a control unit configured to separate data received through the packet into transmission data and control information, a replacement process unit configured to generate replacement data resulting from replacing data associated with an identifier with the identifier in the transmission data when data that has been transmitted toward the destination device in association with the identifier is included, and a transmission unit configured to transfer the replacement data toward the destination device, wherein the control unit generates connected data resulting from connecting respective pieces of data obtained by removing the control information from the data, and discards the control information, and the replacement process unit generates the replacement data by replacing data associated with the identifier with the identifier in the connected data. |
| US10701185B2 |
Content management and transformation system for digital content
A transformation engine that enables content and information to be transformed from one format, a source format, to a format that is compatible with the requesting device, a destination format. Advantageously, various device types can access and share content via a network without concern as to the original format of the content. When a client device provides a request for content, the transformation engine identifies delivery characteristics of the client device, and identifies a source for the requested content. The transformation engine then transforms the source formatted content into a format identified through a best fit analysis of the delivery characteristics of the device. |
| US10701173B2 |
Caching in a content delivery framework
A computer-implemented method, operable with a content delivery network (CDN) uses late binding of caching policies; by a caching node in the CDN, in response to a request for content, determining if the content is cached locally. When it is determined that said content is cached locally, then: determining a current cache policy associated with the content; and then determining, based on said current cache policy associated with the content, whether it is acceptable to serve the content that is cached locally; based on said determining, when it is not acceptable to serve the content that is cached locally, obtaining a new version of the content and then serving the new version of the content, otherwise when it is acceptable to serve the content that is cached locally, serving the content that is cached locally. |
| US10701164B2 |
Engaged micro-interactions on digital devices
A technique for engaged micro-interactions on digital devices is disclosed. In an embodiment, activities performed on a digital device are monitored. Further, at least one user accessing the digital device and friends associated with the user are determined based on the activities. Furthermore, a profile for the user and friends is created. Moreover, time spent and required to perform an action on content are determined based on the profile. In addition, a list of desires associated with the user and/or friends is determined based upon the activities and/or time spent and required to perform the action on the content. Also, the list of desires are ranked based on the activities to be performed by the user and friends. The user and/or friends are then engaged by providing a micro-interaction on the digital device based on the ranking of the list of desires and a time required to download online content. |
| US10701163B2 |
Lines prediction model
Described herein is a system and method for estimating wait times at various resource providers based on transaction information submitted to a processing network. In some embodiments, the system identifies a time distance between a target resource provider and a plurality of other resource providers in order to identify resource providers local to the target resource provider. Additionally, the system may identify segments for each of a plurality of users on the system. The processing network may identify recent transaction requests received from each of the resource providers local to the target resource provider. The processing network may then identify users associated with each of those transaction requests. Based on the segments assigned to each of those users, the system may estimate and arrival rate, and subsequently an estimated wait time, for the target resource provider. |
| US10701157B2 |
Method and terminal for controlling internet of things and controlled electronic device
A method for controlling an internet of things comprises: displaying, by a terminal, an interactive page of a controlled device, wherein the interactive page includes an interface interaction element configured to control the controlled device, and the controlled device is assigned a unique communication number; obtaining, by the terminal, a control command inputted by a user via the interface interaction element for controlling the controlled device, wherein the control command comprises the unique communication number; and sending, by the terminal, the control command to the controlled device in accordance with the unique communication number. |
| US10701144B2 |
Decentralized discovery across different networks
Dynamic discovery of peers or services in different networks, where few or no servers may be required for the discovering process, is provided. Broadcasting used for the peer or service discovery may serve to reduce centralized bottlenecks and may serve to increase scalability. |
| US10701136B1 |
System, method, and computer program for monitoring application activity for a cluster of applications
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for monitoring application activity for a cluster of applications. In use, at least one application associated with a plurality of applications to monitor is identified. Further, metadata associated with an application flow corresponding to the at least one application is defined. The defined metadata is stored in at least one file that is accessible to at least one application server associated with the plurality of applications. Activity of the at least one application is monitored utilizing the metadata associated with the at least one application. Moreover, information associated with the at least one application is displayed based on monitoring the activity of the at least one application, utilizing at least one user interface. |
| US10701135B1 |
Intelligent hub for protocol-agnostic file transfer
An intelligent hub for protocol-agnostic file transfer. The hub may include a transceiver, an interrogator processor, an intelligence engine processor, a data translation processor and a hashing processor. The hub may utilize artificial intelligence processes to perform real-time networking or file transfer protocol conversion. |
| US10701128B2 |
Systems and methods for accessing multiple resources via one identifier
Systems and methods for accessing multiple resources via one identifier are described, including receiving an input that includes at least an authentication code from an application; associating the authentication code with a resource; receiving another input, which includes at least an identifier associated with the resource and the authentication code, from the application requesting the resource; determining that the application can access another resource based on the authentication code; and based on the determining, providing the another resource to the application. |
| US10701127B2 |
Apparatus and method for supporting relationships associated with content provisioning
A method includes receiving transaction information related to supplemental content that is presented in association with base content, where the transaction information includes an identification of a user. The method also includes identifying a relationship between the user and a content provider that provided the base content using the identification. The method further includes obtaining user transaction credentials from the content provider and completing a transaction for the user using the user transaction credentials. |
| US10701119B2 |
Adaptive video streaming using dynamic radio access network information
A network device (e.g., an evolved Node B (eNB), server, or other network entity) or a client device (e.g., a user equipment (UE)) can operate over various interfaces according to a dynamic adaptive streaming over hypertext transfer protocol (DASH) assisting network element (DANE). A media path interface can deliver streaming media content to the client device from the media origin server based on a set of parameters provided via a DANE server interface. A client-to-DANE interface can receive a set of metric and status messages from the client device concurrent with a delivery of the streaming media content. A content adaptation component can generate a modification of a media presentation or related parameters based on the set of metric and status messages. |
| US10701117B1 |
System, method, and computer program for managing conference calls between a plurality of conference call systems
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for managing conference calls between a plurality of conference call systems. In operation, a conference management system monitors a plurality of call conference systems to determine whether at least one first conference system is attempting to connect to at least one second conference system. The conference management system connects the at least one first conference system with the at least one second conference system such that communication between the at least one first conference system and the at least one second conference system is managed by the conference management system. Additionally, the conference management system provides one suite of services to users of the at least one first conference system and the at least one second conference system. |
| US10701112B2 |
IP-based USSD communications
A USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) message may be transmitted by a communication device to an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) within a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) INVITE message, where it is received by a TAS (Telephony Application Server). The TAS sends the USSD message to an HSS (Home Subscriber Service) of the IMS using an existing Diameter Sh interface between the TAS and the HSS. The HSS then communicates with a USSD gateway to obtain a USSD response, which is sent back to the TAS over the Diameter Sh interface. The TAS sends the USSD response to the communication device within a SIP BYE message. |
| US10701109B2 |
Service capabilities in heterogeneous network
In some implementations, a telecommunications network can include a core network device. The core network device can receive from a session-originating device an initiation request of a communication session, the initiation request including information of a destination and information of media capabilities. The core network device can determine network-location information of the destination, retrieve from a capability registry modification information corresponding to the network-location information, and modify the information of the media capabilities based at least in part on the modification information. The core network device can transmit the initiation request including the modified information of the media capabilities to another core network device corresponding to the network-location information. The core network device can also determine that the information of the one or more media capabilities does not correspond to the retrieved capability information and transmit a session-failure indication to the session-originating device. |
| US10701093B2 |
Anomaly alert system for cyber threat detection
Disclosed herein is a method for use in detection of anomalous behavior of a device of a computer system. The method is arranged to be performed by a processing system. The method includes deriving values, m1, . . . , mN, of a metric, M, representative of data associated with the device; modeling a distribution of the values; and determining, in accordance with the distribution of the values, the probability of observing a more extreme value of the metric than a given value, m, of the metric, wherein the probability is used to determine whether the device is behaving anomalously. Also disclosed is an equivalent computer readable medium and anomalous behavior detection system. |
| US10701090B2 |
Distributed network security using a logical multi-dimensional label-based policy model
A managed server (MS) within an administrative domain is quarantined. The administrative domain includes multiple MSs that use management instructions to configure management modules so that the configured management modules implement an administrative domain-wide management policy that comprises a set of one or more rules. The quarantined MS is isolated from other MSs. A description of the MS is modified to indicate that the MS is quarantined, thereby specifying a description of the quarantined MS. Cached actor-sets are updated to indicate the quarantined MS's changed state, thereby specifying updated actor-sets. A determination is made regarding which updated actor-sets are relevant to an other MS, thereby specifying currently-relevant updated actor-sets. A determination is made regarding whether the currently-relevant updated actor-sets differ from actor-sets previously sent to the other MS. Responsive to determining that the currently-relevant updated actor-sets are identical to the previously-sent actor-sets, no further action is taken. |
| US10701086B1 |
Methods and systems for detecting malicious servers
An Active Intelligence method and system are provided for detecting malicious servers using an automated machine-learning active intelligence manager. The Active Intelligence method and system automatically and covertly extract forensic data and intelligence related to a selected server in real time to determine whether the server is part of a cybercrime infrastructure. An automated machine-learning active intelligence manager is provided that collects or gathers one or more types of forensic intelligence related to the operation of the server under investigation. The active intelligence manager combines the collected one or more types of forensic intelligence, extracts features from the combined forensic intelligence, and classifies the server as malicious or benign based on the extracted features. |
| US10701084B2 |
Reliable and secure firmware update with a dynamic validation for internet of things (IoT) devices
A computing system for a secure and reliable firmware update through a verification process, dynamic validation and continuous monitoring for error or failure and speedy correction of Internet of Things (IoT) device operability. The invention uses a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) for hardware-based isolation of the firmware update, validation and continuous monitoring services. The isolation is performed by hardware System on a Chip (SoC) Security Extensions such as ARM TrustZone or similar technologies on other hardware platforms. The invention therefore comprises Firmware Update Service (FUS), System Validation Service (SMS) and Continuous Monitoring Service (CMS) running in the TEE with dedicated memory and storage, thus providing a trusted configuration management functionality for the operating system (OS) code and applications on IoT devices.Services running in the TEE use both direct (hardware level) and indirect (software agents inside main execution environment (MEE)) methods of control of the MEE. Embodiments of the invention apply all updates to a staging (new) execution environment (SEE) without changing of the MEE. |
| US10701078B2 |
Method for automatically applying access control policies based on device types of networked computing devices
Techniques for managing access control policies are described herein. According to one embodiment, access control policies (ACPs) and access control rules (ACRs) are downloaded from a management server to a network access device (NAD) over the Internet, where the network access device is one of a plurality of network access devices managed by the management server over the Internet. In response to a request from a network client device for entering a network, a device type of the network client device is detected and an ACP identifier is determined based on the device type using the ACRs An ACP is selected from the ACPs based on the ACP identifier and enforced against the network client device. At least the selected ACP is reported to the management server to distribute the selected ACP to other network access devices. |
| US10701069B2 |
Online identity verification platform and process
An online identity verification application may be provided. According to an exemplary embodiment, an online identity verification application may utilize photographic, biometric, and documentation identification protocols. The verification application may use a multi-tier verification process based on identification protocols to verify the owner of a verification account and subsequently verify any linked accounts. |
| US10701060B2 |
Public key infrastructure exchange using netconf for Openflow enabled switches
Generating PKI credentials for authenticating a networking appliance attempting to attach to a network includes: receiving a certificate signing request (CSR) from the networking appliance, wherein the CSR comprises credential data associated with an identity of the networking appliance; generating an appliance certificate based on the credential data and a certificate authority (CA) certificate associated with the computer; and returning the appliance certificate to the networking appliance. |
| US10701050B2 |
Base station, control method, and storage medium
A base station includes a reception unit that receives a first communication parameter including first security information and an identifier of a first wireless network established by another base station, a generation unit that generates second security information in which a security method defined in the first security information is changed to a security method having a higher security level, and an establishment unit that establishes a second wireless network that uses a second communication parameter including the identifier and the second security information and has the identifier. |
| US10701045B2 |
Personal monitoring using a remote timer
Method and apparatus for monitoring the status and location of personnel using a remote timer. In some embodiments, a method includes execution of a subject application (app) on a network accessible device. A countdown timer of a remote server is initiated to monitor a time interval, the remote server communicating with the network accessible device over a network. Geo positions of the network accessible device are monitored during the monitored time interval. The remote server sends a notification to a monitoring device responsive to at least one of the following events: the monitored time interval ends without the remote server receiving an authorized personal identification (PID) value; or the remote server receives an unauthorized PID value prior to the conclusion of the monitored time interval. In further embodiments, a notification is sent based on an out-of-bounds geo position of the network accessible device during the time interval. |
| US10701044B2 |
Sharing of community-based security information
Examples disclosed herein relate to sharing of community-based security information. Some examples may enable generating a first community on a security information sharing platform that enables sharing of security information among a plurality of communities; obtaining a first security indicator from a first user of the first community; providing the first security indicator to the first community; obtaining contextual information related to the first security indicator from a second user of the first community; including the first security indicator and the contextual information related to the first security indicator in the security information of the first community; and encrypting a portion of the security information of the first community with an encryption key, wherein the encryption key is unavailable to users outside of the first community. |
| US10701043B2 |
Methods for physical authentication of medical devices during wireless pairing
Systems and methods for physical authentication of medical devices during wireless pairing are disclosed herein. The method can include receiving a request to initiate coupling. Following the request, a visual identifier can be generated with a light source. The visual identifier can include embedded data used to couple the medical devices. The visual identifier can be captured in image data, which image data can be analyzed and the embedded data can be extracted from the image data. Based on the embedded data that is extracted from the image data, secure coupling between medical devices can be established. |
| US10701036B2 |
System, method, and computer program for preventing infections from spreading in a network environment using dynamic application of a firewall policy
A method for containing a threat in network environment using dynamic firewall policies is provided. In one example embodiment, the method can include detecting a threat originating from a first node having a source address in a network, applying a local firewall policy to block connections with the source address, and broadcasting an alert to a second node in the network. In more particular embodiments, an alert may be sent to a network administrator identifying the source address and providing remedial information. In yet other particular embodiments, the method may also include applying a remote firewall policy to the first node blocking outgoing connections from the first node. |
| US10701029B2 |
Processing platform and method to process domain name transactions for a remote domain name registry
Within a particular Top Level Domain (TLD), domain name allocation and domain name ownership may be subject to certain restrictions requiring verification. A processing platform and method is disclosed to process verification of a domain name and/or a domain name entity such as a registrant for domain name transactions with a domain name registry. The processing platform and domain name registry may be remotely located relative to one another. |
| US10701022B2 |
Initiating social interaction based on E-mail content
Arrangements described herein relate to initiating social interaction based on e-mail content. Information associated with an e-mail being composed by a user can be analyzed to determine whether content of the e-mail is appropriate for incorporation into at least one social system. Responsive to determining that the content of the e-mail is appropriate for incorporation into at least one social system, a first option to enter the content of the e-mail in a first social system and a second option to enter the content of the e-mail in a second social system can be presented to the user. Responsive to the user selecting to enter the content of the e-mail in the first social system, a first entry in the first social system can be automatically created. The first entry can include the content of the e-mail composed by the user. |
| US10701013B2 |
Message display control system for chatting with a plurality of users, message display control server for chatting with a plurality of users, message display control device for chatting with a plurality of users, and information storage medium for displaying messages for chatting with a plurality of users
A message display control device comprising at least one processor configured to: display at least one of a plurality of message objects on a display; acquire a determination result about whether or not a reference display time period has elapsed for each of the at least one of the plurality of message objects; and display a new message object on the display, on which the at least one of the plurality of message objects are displayed, based on the determination result. |
| US10701008B2 |
Personal music compilation
Exemplary methods, apparatuses, and systems receive, from a first user of a network service, an identifier associated with an account within the network service for a second user and data that is descriptive of the second user. Based upon the descriptive data, a plurality of candidate songs is selected and presented to the first user. A selection of a plurality of the candidate songs is received from the first user. A media object including the selected songs as a musical compilation is generated and published to the network service. In response to receiving an interaction with the media object, the network service plays the musical compilation. |
| US10701001B2 |
Wireless communication circuit with scheduling circuit in MAC layer
A wireless communication circuit includes: a physical-layer circuit, arranged to operably communicate with other wireless communication devices through an antenna; a micro-controller, arranged to operably generate data frames to be transmitted to other wireless communication devices; and a MAC-layer circuit comprising: a MAC-layer storage circuit for storing a data queue; a MAC-layer control circuit, coupled with the physical-layer circuit, the micro-controller, and the MAC-layer storage circuit, arranged to temporarily store the data frames generated by the micro-controller in the data queue; and a scheduling circuit, coupled with the MAC-layer storage circuit and the MAC-layer control circuit, arranged to operably schedule a timing that the MAC-layer control circuit transmits data stored in the data queue to the physical-layer circuit. |
| US10700991B2 |
Multi-cluster resource management
Entries in individual portions of a network map serve to establish inter-cluster routes that are formed from routing data structures at individual clusters, which routing data structures store connection parameters pertaining to access point nodes in a multi-cluster computing environment. Upon receiving a resource management request at one of the access points, the request parameters are used in combination with the network map to identify at least one target access point having a virtual machine for responding to the resource management request. The resource management request is routed to a next hop access point node on route(s) to target access points. If the next hop access point node is not the node to respond to the resource management request, then processing at the next hop node serves to route the resource management request to a further next hop access point node on a route to the target access point. |
| US10700988B2 |
System and method for dynamic bandwidth adjustments for cellular interfaces in a network environment
A method is provided in one example embodiment and may include determining a predicted average throughput for each of one or more cellular interfaces and adjusting bandwidth for each of the one or more of the cellular interfaces based, at least in part, on the predicted average throughput determined for each of the one or more cellular interfaces. Another method can be provided, which may include determining a variance in path metrics for multiple cellular interfaces and updating a routing table for the cellular interfaces using the determined variance if there is a difference between the determined variance and a previous variance determined for the cellular interfaces. Another method can be provided, which may include monitoring watermark thresholds for a MAC buffer; generating an interrupt when a particular watermark threshold for the MAC buffer is reached; and adjusting enqueueing of uplink packets into the MAC buffer based on the interrupt. |
| US10700987B2 |
System and method for transmitting data over a communication network
A technique is provided for transmitting data over a communication network. The technique comprises identifying an optimum network path comprising intelligent intermediate nodes between a source node and a destination node, determining an optimum packet size of the optimum network path for transmitting data packets without fragmentation, transmitting each of the data packets from the source node to the destination node via the optimum network path at the optimum packet size, detecting at least one of a plausible fragmentation of a data packet being transmitted and an actual fragmentation of a transmitted data packet at one of the intelligent intermediate nodes, dynamically updating the optimum packet size of the optimum network path for transmitting remaining data packets without fragmentation based on the detection, and transmitting each of the remaining data packets from the source node to the destination node via the optimum network path at the updated optimum packet size. |
| US10700983B2 |
System and method for feedback based traffic management
A communication system that may include a traffic management module and a communication interface module. The communication interface module is arranged to: estimate a status of multiple channels by utilizing hardware channel status estimators, generate filler packets in response to the status of the multiple channels; wherein the filler packets are associated with the multiple channels; send the filler packets to the traffic management module. The traffic management module is arranged to receive multiple input packets that are associated with multiple channels, receive the filler packets; apply a traffic management scheme on the multiple input packets and the filler packets to provide multiple intermediate packets that comprise (a) multiple filler traffic managed packets and (b) multiple non-filler traffic managed packets. |
| US10700980B2 |
User traffic generation method and apparatus
A user traffic generation method includes receiving a user traffic generation instruction, performing, in response to the user traffic generation instruction and index information pre-stored in an on-chip static random access memory (SRAM) of a field programmable gate array, a prefetch operation and a cache operation on a user packet that is stored in a dynamic random access memory DRAM and indicated by the index information, and generating user traffic at a line rate of the user packet that is cached during the cache operation. The on-chip SRAM is configured to store index information of all user packets that need to be used. The DRAM is configured to store all the user packets. |
| US10700977B2 |
Preventing TCP from becoming too conservative too quickly
A technique that addresses the problem of a TCP connection's throughput being very vulnerable to early losses implements a pair of controls around ssthresh. A first control is a loss forgiveness mechanism that applies to the first n-loss events by the TCP connection. Generally, this mechanism prevents new TCP connections from ending slow-start and becoming conservative on window growth too early (which would otherwise occur due to the early losses). The second control is a self-decay mechanism that is applied beyond the first n-losses that are handled by the first control. This mechanism decouples of ssthresh drop from cwnd and is thus useful in arresting otherwise steep ssthresh drops. The self-decay mechanism also enables TCP to enter/continue to be slow-start even after fast-recovery from a loss event. |
| US10700974B2 |
Dynamic allocation of memory for packet processing instruction tables in a network device
A method for operating a network device, having data storage with selectably modifiable capacity for storing instructional data for a packet processing operation, includes detecting a need for additional storage for the instructional data, allocating an additional memory block without interrupting operation of the network device, associating with the additional memory block an additional address hashing function, different from each of at least one respective previous address hashing function associated with any previously-allocated memory block. Each respective previous address hashing function transforms a look-up key into a respective addressable location in a previously-allocated memory block, and the additional address hashing function transforms the look-up key into an addressable location in the additional memory block. When a block is deallocated, each unit of instructional data is reprocessed through the hashing function of a different block to which the unit of the instructional data will be moved. |
| US10700970B2 |
Data communication system and method
A controller in a vehicle consist is configured to receive data of measured brake system characteristics of a first vehicle of the consist and one or more remote vehicles of the consist. The controller is configured to communicate with the remote vehicles for coordinated travel along a route based on the received data. The controller is configured to switch from communicating with the remote vehicles, and receiving the brake system data from the remote vehicles, over a first wireless channel to a second wireless channel responsive to when the first wireless channel becomes unavailable. |
| US10700968B2 |
Optimized function assignment in a multi-core processor
A system including an optimization module executing on and configured to enable a computer processor to: receive a user application including a set of functions and simulate execution of different configurations of the functions on a multi-core microprocessor chip, where: the multi-core microprocessor chip includes a set of tiles arranged in a grid configuration, where each tile includes a processor core and a corresponding router, where each router is communicatively coupled with at least one other router to form a network-on-chip and implements a deterministic static priority routing policy, and the different configurations include execution of the functions by different groups of tiles. The computer processor is further enabled to monitor network traffic patterns of the execution of the different configurations; rank the different configurations based on the corresponding network traffic patterns; and select an optimal configuration of the different configurations based on the ranking. |
| US10700962B2 |
Communications network
A method of operating a communications network, in which a primary learning process periodically determines which routes communications sessions are assigned to in order that the session can be carried with a requested QoS. A secondary learning process is used, in between instances of the primary learning process to check that the QoS constraints are still satisfied. If not, action is taken, for example using a load balancer to transmit the session over one or more further network routes. |
| US10700956B2 |
AP tracking sniffer aware Wi-Fi network
An apparatus, computer program product, and method relating to identifying and configuring an access point (AP) as a network sniffer. A network controller identifies a plurality of sniffer targets for which at least one of a plurality of sniffer candidate access points an act as a network sniffer. The controller receives a desired sniffer target. The controller selects a first AP, of the plurality of sniffer candidate APs, for use as a network sniffer, based on the identified plurality of sniffer targets and the desired sniffer target. The controller configures a radio in the first AP as a network sniffer to monitor network traffic related to the desired sniffer target. |
| US10700954B2 |
Scheduling memory bandwidth based on quality of service floorbackground
A system includes a multi-core processor that includes a scheduler. The multi-core processor communicates with a system memory and an operating system. The multi-core processor executes a first process and a second process. The system uses the scheduler to control a use of a memory bandwidth by the second process until a current use in a control cycle by the first process meets a first setpoint of use for the first process when the first setpoint is at or below a latency sensitive (LS) floor or a current use in the control cycle by the first process exceeds the LS floor when the first setpoint exceeds the LS floor. |
| US10700943B2 |
System and method for collection of radio environment information using a limited datalink
Systems and methods for analyzing and displaying radiofrequency (RF) information collected at a radio sensor are provided. The method can include receiving, analyzing and buffering RF signal information at a radio sensor. The radio sensor can relay the buffered signal data and related metadata to a ground station for display, review, and playback. The buffered signal data can be stored in a memory of the ground station, each RF signal of the plurality of RF signals having an associated signal data buffer in the memory. The ground station can then display activity boxes on a box display indicating an activity level or an amount of data buffered relating to an associated RF signal. The system can further display activity symbols on an activity display each activity symbol depicting a timewise display of the spectral data and/or an amount of signal data buffered. |
| US10700941B2 |
System and method for out-of-line real-time in-service performance measurement
A system for out-of-line testing of performance of a network, comprising a multiplexer at an input to the network; a demultiplexer at an output from the network; the multiplexer further comprising a traffic generator to insert synthetic traffic, and a first switch to accept an incoming customer traffic stream and join the incoming customer traffic stream with a synthetic traffic stream to form a total traffic stream, the total traffic stream fed to the input to the network; and the demultiplexer comprising a second switch to receive the total traffic stream from the output of the network, and separate the total traffic stream into the synthetic traffic stream and the customer traffic stream, and a traffic analyzer to analyze the separated synthetic traffic stream. |
| US10700937B2 |
Method for setting link speed of dual port switch
The present disclosure relates to a method for setting a link speed of a dual port switch, and more particularly, to a method for setting a link speed of a dual port switch, which controls link speeds of ports, which are included in the dual port switch using a cut-through packet switching scheme, to be equal to each other. |
| US10700935B1 |
Automatic configuration and operation of complex systems
A system operation management server computer (server), agent computer (agent), and related methods are disclosed to configure and manage the operation of systems in a system category. In some embodiments, the server and a plurality of agents are programmed to collaborate on exploring and improving the operation of systems in a system category through reinforcement learning. |
| US10700933B2 |
Validating tunnel endpoint addresses in a network fabric
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for validating endpoint information for nodes in a network. A network assurance appliance is configured to retrieve an actual tunnel endpoint address for an endpoint in communication with a network fabric via a leaf node in the network fabric, identify a reference tunnel endpoint address for the endpoint, and determine that there is an inconsistency based on a comparison of the actual tunnel endpoint address with the reference tunnel endpoint address. |
| US10700928B2 |
Method and apparatus for deploying service in virtualized network
A method for deploying a service in a virtualized network is described. A virtualized network function manager receives an instantiation request including a virtualized network function (VNF) instance identifier and a first deployment flavour identifier; obtains a VNF deployment template (VNFD) including description information of at least two potential deployment nodes and description information of at least two deployment flavours, description information of each potential deployment node includes node information and a deployment condition of the potential deployment node, and description information of each deployment flavour includes deployment information of a to-be-deployed node corresponding to the deployment flavour; determines node information and deployment information of a to-be-deployed node based on the first deployment flavour identifier and the VNFD; and sends the determined node information and deployment information of the to-be-deployed node to a virtualized infrastructure manager. |
| US10700926B2 |
Accessing gateway management console
Technical solutions are described for configuring a gateway in an IoT system. An example method includes providing, by an identification module, a user-interface (UI) access information to an administrative device. The method further includes receiving, by a setup module, from the administrative device, and via a management console generated based on the UI access information, setup data. The method further includes adjusting, by the setup module, one or more settings of the gateway according to the setup data. |
| US10700925B2 |
Dedicated endpoints for network-accessible services
Methods and apparatus for dedicated endpoint instances for network-accessible services are disclosed. The number of dedicated endpoint instances to be established to direct work requests of a given client to back-end nodes of a service may be determined. Configuration policies for the instances, including one or more policies related to caching, authentication, redundancy, durability, availability, and/or load balancing, may also be determined. Configuration of the instances may be initiated, and an indication that the endpoint or endpoints have been configured may be provided to the client. |
| US10700921B2 |
Automatic symptom data collection in cloud deployment
Apparatuses, methods, and computer-readable media regard automatic symptom data collection in cloud deployment. The method includes detecting a failure, determining when to trigger symptom data collection for collecting information about the failure, and transmitting an indication of the triggering of the symptom data collection to a management function of the virtual network function. |
| US10700903B2 |
Circuit structure for efficiently demodulating FSK signal in wireless charging device
A circuit structure for efficiently demodulating an FSK signal in a wireless charging device, comprising a data sampling module, a period point counting module, a data distribution module, and a period point processing module. An input terminal of the period point counting module is connected to an output terminal of the data sampling module; an input terminal of the data distribution module is connected to an output terminal of the period point counting module; and an input terminal of the period point processing module is connected to an output terminal of the data distribution module. |
| US10700902B1 |
Modifying a sampling frequency in a radio frequency digital to analog converter
A communication system using an increased sampling rate includes a baseband signal generator and a PLL that generates an LO signal and an inverted LO signal. An interpolator generates an interpolated/delayed data stream from a baseband original data stream, and a cell control circuit generate control signals based on the interpolated data stream and the baseband original data stream. An RFDAC generates an RF output signal from the baseband signal using an increased sampling rate, the LO signal, the inverted LO signal, and the control signals. |
| US10700898B2 |
Communication device, communication system, communication method, and surgical system
Communication devices, communication systems and communication methods that implement transmission lane information are disclosed. In one example, circuitry is configured to receive transmission lane information from each of a plurality of reception lanes and to generate physical lane correspondence information based on the received transmission lane information, wherein the transmission lane information identifies a plurality of transmission lanes of a device that transmitted the transmission lane information. The physical lane correspondence information indicates a correspondence relationship between the plurality of transmission lanes and the plurality of reception lanes. |
| US10700893B1 |
Multi-homed edge device VxLAN data traffic forwarding system
A multi-homed edge device VxLAN data traffic forwarding system includes a first VTEP device that receives an Ethernet packet from a first edge device, encapsulates the Ethernet packet in a VxLAN packet, generates a source port value, and provides the source port value in a field in the VxLAN packet. The first VTEP device transmits multiple copies of the VxLAN packet to second VTEP devices that each determine whether the source port value in their respective copy of the VxLAN packet is included in a forwarding range for that second VTEP device that is different than forwarding range(s) for each of the other second VTEP device(s). If not, that second VTEP device prevents information in that copy of the VxLAN packet from being transmitted to the second edge device. If so, that second VTEP device transmits information in that copy of the VxLAN packet to the second edge device. |
| US10700878B1 |
Physical unclonable function code generation apparatus and method thereof
A PUF code generation apparatus that includes a reference generator, a PUF information generation and storage array, a sensing amplifier and a writing driver is introduced. The PUF information generation and storage array includes a plurality of first memory cells each including a PUF information providing element and a PUF information storage element. The sensing amplifier compares a plurality of first electrical values read from the PUF information providing elements to a reference generated from the reference generator to generate a plurality of PUF information. The writing driver performs a write-back operation on the PUF information storage elements according to the plurality of PUF information. The sensing amplifier reads a plurality of second electrical values of the PUF information storage elements to generate a sensing result and output a PUF code according to the sensing result. |
| US10700869B2 |
Access control and security for synchronous input/output links
Aspects include providing automatic access control and security for a synchronous input/output (I/O) link. Providing automatic access control and security includes initializing devices of a storage environment over a first link to verify that the devices are available within the storage environment; building a table of identifiers, where each of the identifiers is assigned one of the devices that have been initialized; and verifying a first device attempting to perform synchronous I/O commands across the synchronization I/O link by confirming that an identifier assigned to the first device is within the table of identifiers. |
| US10700863B2 |
Shared keys based on multiple features
A method for secret sharing utilizing multiple features of an input includes: receiving a registration input; obtaining features from the registration input; generating a secret key and a plurality of shared keys according to a shared secret scheme; associating each of the plurality of shared keys with a respective feature of the registration input; generating a plurality of additional features associated with additional keys having a similar format as a shared key associated with a respective feature; storing the plurality of shared keys associated with respective features together with the plurality of additional keys associated with additional features; and encrypting an element to be protected by the secret key using the secret key. |
| US10700859B2 |
Efficient computation of a threshold partially-oblivious pseudorandom function
A computing device includes an interface configured to interface and communicate with a communication system, a memory that stores operational instructions, and processing circuitry operably coupled to the interface and to the memory that is configured to execute the operational instructions to perform various operations. The computing device processes an input value in accordance with a Threshold Partially-Oblivious Pseudorandom Function (TP-OPRF) blinding operation to generate a blinded input. The computing device then selects a threshold number of shareholder computing devices that are associated with a Key Management System (KMS) service and transmits the blinded input to them. The computing device then receives at least a threshold number of blinded output components from at least some of the shareholder computing devices and processes them to generate a blinded output. The computing device then processes the blinded output in accordance with a TP-OPRF unblinding operation to generate a key. |
| US10700855B2 |
Reinforcement learning-based encryption and decryption method and client and server system performing the same
A client and server system that performs a reinforcement learning-based encryption and decryption method according to an aspect of the present invention may include: a key management module configured to manage an encryption key required in performing an encryption and a decryption of data; a secret sharing module configured to perform a secret sharing of a threshold value for a lifetime and availability of the data; and a threshold estimation module configured to perform an estimation of the threshold value; and can improve the availability and security of data to satisfy user demands in a self-destructing environment for privacy protection. |
| US10700851B2 |
System and method for implementing a resolver service for decentralized identifiers
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for implementing a resolver service. One of the methods includes: obtaining event data from a blockchain, wherein the event data comprises a plurality of updates associated with a plurality of decentralized identifier (DID) documents stored on the blockchain; storing the event data in a database; receiving a request for information associated with the event data; and providing information about one or more updates associated with one or more of the DID documents in response to the request. |
| US10700850B2 |
System and method for information protection
A computer-implemented method for information protection comprises: determining one or more data inputs and one or more data outputs for a transaction, wherein the data inputs are associated with input data types respectively, and the data outputs are associated with output data types respectively; encrypting the input data types and the output data types; committing each of the encrypted input data types and the encrypted output data types with a commitment scheme to obtain corresponding commitment values; obtaining at least a parameter R based at least on the commitment values; and submitting the transaction to one or more nodes in a blockchain network with disclosure of the parameter R and without disclosure of the input data types and output data types for the nodes to verify consistency between the input data types and the output data types. |
| US10700848B2 |
Sensor that transmits signals responsive to a request signal and receives information
A sensor comprises a transmitter to transmit signals over a communication path, the sensor further capable to receive signals from the communication path, wherein the sensor is configured to communicate sensor data having a nibble data signal format at the transmitter in response to a trigger signal received at the sensor. |
| US10700847B2 |
Codeword synchronization for fiber channel protocol
Efficient codeword synchronization methods and systems for fiber channel protocol are disclosed. The method includes identifying a codeword boundary by detecting 100-bit known patterns in a bit codeword in a transmission. |
| US10700841B2 |
Search space for non-interleaved R-PDCCH
The present invention relates to providing control information within a search space for blind decoding in a multi-carrier communication system. In particular, the control information is carried within a sub-frame of the communication system, the sub-frame including a plurality of control channel elements. The control channel elements may be aggregated into candidates for blind decoding. The number of control channel elements in a candidate is called aggregation level. In accordance with the present invention, the candidates of lower aggregation levels are localized, meaning that the control channel elements of one candidate are located adjacently to each other in the frequency domain. Some candidates of the higher aggregation level(s) are distributed in the frequency. |
| US10700837B2 |
Group common control channel
Methods and systems for group common control channel implementation and use are provided. An embodiment a method in a base station for signaling group common control channel information is provided. The method includes determining control information common to a group of user equipment (UEs), the control information comprising time-frequency locations for at least one of a plurality of data channels and a plurality of control channels. The control information formatted in a Downlink Control Information (DCI) format. The method also includes encoding the control information in a group common control channel to generate encoded control information. The method also includes transmitting the encoded control information to the group of UEs. |
| US10700834B2 |
Reference signal sending method, reference signal receiving method, network device, and terminal device
A reference signal sending or receiving method includes: determining, by the network device, a plurality of resource elements REs used to carry a first CSI-RS, where the plurality of REs are distributed in a plurality of resource units, and in each resource unit, a plurality of REs used to carry the first CSI-RS are located on a plurality of subcarriers in a same symbol, values of the first CSI-RS carried on at least two REs are different, and values of the first CSI-RS are loaded to the plurality of REs in the resource unit by using a first multiplex code; and sending, by the network device, the first CSI-RS to the terminal device by using the plurality of REs. |
| US10700832B2 |
Determining reference signal locations
For determining reference signal locations, a method determines a number of Transmission Time Intervals (TTI) in a scheduled transmission of a plurality of TTI. The method further determines one or more reference signal locations based on the number of TTI and one or more of a parameter received from a higher layer wherein the higher layer is higher than a physical layer, a subframe index, a subband size, and a Time Division Duplex (TDD) configuration for the scheduled transmission. |
| US10700829B2 |
Combining decision metrics of a scrambled payload
Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to techniques for combining a plurality of decision metrics of a scrambled payload in a 5G wireless communications system. For example, in some cases, combining decision metrics of a scrambled payload may generally involve receiving a first payload at a receiver that was scrambled both before and after encoding, generating a second payload at the receiver with selectively set payload mask bits, and using the selectively-set payload mask bits in the second payload to descramble the first payload. |
| US10700818B2 |
System and method for improving efficiency of wirelessly transmitting video packets
A device, system and method are provided for wirelessly transmitting a sequence of video packets containing video data for one or more video frames. An importance metric associated with a priority of transmitting each individual packet in the sequence of video packets is independently computed, a retry limit or packet lifetime for each individual video packet in the sequence of video packets is independently determined based on the importance metric, and each video packet in the sequence of video packets is attempted to be transmitted. If the transmission attempt for an individual video packet in the sequence fails, the transmission attempt is repeated for up to the retry limit or the packet lifetime independently determined for the individual packet or until a successful transmission is achieved, whichever occurs first. |
| US10700817B2 |
Multi-member bluetooth device capable of avoiding signal interrupt
A multi-member Bluetooth device includes: a main Bluetooth circuit capable of bidirectionally communicating with a remote Bluetooth device through a first Bluetooth communication circuit; and an auxiliary Bluetooth circuit capable of communicating with the main Bluetooth circuit through a data transmission circuit. While the main Bluetooth circuit utilizes the first Bluetooth communication circuit to communicate with the remote Bluetooth device, the auxiliary Bluetooth circuit utilizes a second Bluetooth communication circuit to sniff packets transmitted from the remote Bluetooth device. When detected that the auxiliary Bluetooth circuit has missed packets transmitted from the remote Bluetooth device, the main Bluetooth circuit transmits missing packets of the auxiliary Bluetooth circuit to the auxiliary Bluetooth circuit through the data transmission circuit. |
| US10700812B2 |
Device, method, and program
A device, method, and program that can improve decoding precision of a desired signal in a case in which multiplexing/multiple access is performed using power allocation. The device includes a transmission processor configured to set each of transmission signal sequences of a plurality of power layers that are to be multiplexed using power allocation as a target and apply at least one of a scrambler using a scramble pattern and an interleaver using an interleave pattern corresponding to information regarding the power allocation. |
| US10700801B2 |
Techniques for managing cell identifiers and other parameters for flexible duplex operations
Techniques are described for wireless communications at a user equipment (UE). One method includes determining a first cell identifier (ID) associated with a first downlink transmission in a first radio frequency spectrum band of paired radio frequency spectrum bands, determining a second cell ID associated with a second downlink transmission in a second radio frequency spectrum band of the paired radio frequency spectrum bands, and communicating based on the first cell ID and the second cell ID. In some cases, the method may include determining a cell ID associated with a downlink transmission in an uplink radio frequency spectrum band, and receiving the downlink transmission in a subframe of the uplink radio frequency spectrum band. The downlink transmission may be based on the cell ID and a format of a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH), and may include an eight layer single-user multiple-input multiple-output (SU-MIMO) transmission. |
| US10700799B2 |
Method and apparatus for broadcast signal transmission
The method and apparatus for broadcast signal transmission are provided. A method of adjusting points of time when output packets are to be provided, performed by a stream generation device which provides an output stream, including the output packets, to a decoding device, according to an embodiment may include obtaining a first output packet and a second output packet; assigning a first multiplexing time to the first output packet and assigning a second multiplexing time different from the first multiplexing time to the second output packet; and providing the first output packet and the second output packet in the output stream to the decoding device by multiplexing the first output packet and the second output packet on the basis of the first multiplexing time and the second multiplexing time. |
| US10700794B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for automatic signal detection based on power distribution by frequency over time within an electromagnetic spectrum
Systems, methods, and apparatus for automatic signal detection in a radio-frequency (RF) environment are disclosed. At least one node device is in a fixed nodal network. The at least one node device is operable to measure and learn the RF environment in a predetermined period based on statistical learning techniques, thereby creating learning data. The at least one node device is operable to create a spectrum map based on the learning data. The at least one node device is operable to calculate a power distribution by frequency of the RF environment in real time or near real time, including a first derivative and a second derivative of fast Fourier transform (FFT) data of the RF environment. The at least one node device is operable to identify at least one signal based on the first derivative and the second derivative of FFT data. |
| US10700791B2 |
On-boarding and provisioning devices using ultrasonic wave communications
Techniques for communicating configuration information with remote devices using ultrasonic audio are disclosed. In an example, provisioning and device onboarding operations are initiated by a configuration computing device to a plurality of configurable devices, through operations that encode configuration data into an ultrasonic audio signal (e.g., emitted at 18 kHz or greater) and broadcast this ultrasonic audio signal with a speaker. The respective configurable devices may then perform operations to receive the ultrasonic audio signal with a microphone, decode the configuration data from the ultrasonic audio signal, and configure settings based on the configuration data. This configuration data may include network connection information to onboard the respective configurable devices to connection with a wireless local area network (e.g., a Wi-Fi network). This configuration data may also communicate information to enable the respective configurable device to access a provisioning server, used to obtain additional network or configuration settings. |
| US10700788B2 |
Method and apparatus for compensating for wavelength drift
A method and an apparatus for compensating for wavelength drift are disclosed. The method includes: generating, by a burst control circuit, a burst bias current; sending, by the burst control circuit, the burst bias current to a light emitting part and a trigger; converting, by the trigger, the received burst bias current into burst DA data; sending, by the trigger, the burst DA data to a synthesizer circuit; receiving, by the synthesizer circuit, the burst DA data sent by the trigger and the calibrated DA data sent by the MCU respectively; synthesizing, by the synthesizer circuit, the burst DA data and the calibrated DA data to obtain a synthesized signal; and sending, by the synthesizer circuit, the synthesized signal to a temperature control part. |
| US10700782B2 |
Vehicle-to-vehicle communication
Various systems and methods for implementing an anti-collision mechanism are described herein. A system for a lead vehicle to provide a visible light communication (VLC) message to a trailing vehicle behind the lead vehicle includes a vehicle controller subsystem of the lead vehicle, to: receive from a sensor array interface, sensor data from a forward-facing sensor incorporated into the lead vehicle; determine, using a processor, from the sensor data that a hazard exists; initiate the application of brakes with a braking force; and initiate, via a light controller, a VLC message to the trailing vehicle, the VLC message including the braking force. |
| US10700780B2 |
Systems and methods for adjusting movable lenses in directional free-space optical communication systems for portable electronic devices
A directional free-space optical communication system includes a source device including a laser diode and an endpoint device including a photodiode. The endpoint device and the source device also include an adjustable optics subsystem that increases both angular and positional offset tolerance between the source device and the endpoint device. |
| US10700779B1 |
System and method for compact adaptive free space optical communications
The present disclosure relates to a free-space optical communications system that may make use of a controller and a digital micro mirror (DMM) assembly in communication with the controller. The DMM may have a plurality of independently controllable micromirror elements forming both an emitter and a receiver. A laser is included which is configured to generate an optical beam which may be applied to select ones of the first subpluralities of micromirror elements to generate a transmitted free space optical signal along a selected vector. A detector is included for receiving an incoming free space optical signal imaged by at least one of the micromirror elements. |
| US10700757B2 |
Selection of beamforming directions based on learned performance
In a radio-access network utilizing beam-formed communications, beam direction for uplink or downlink communications is determined based on learned beam directions applicable to a current location of user equipment (UE) in lieu of a sector scan when prior transmission performance measures are available for the current location. A beam-finding map that associates a plurality of locations with corresponding beam directions previously determined to be operative to direct transmission from those locations to a recipient device is used. |
| US10700743B2 |
Methods and apparatus for determining nearfield localization using phase and RSSI diversity
Methods and apparatus to determine nearfield localization using phase and received signal strength indication (RSSI) diversity are disclosed. An example method includes determining a first strength of an electric field and a second strength of a magnetic field, the electric field and the magnetic field associated with an electromagnetic signal sent from a transmitter; determining a difference between the first strength and the second strength; and determining a transmitter distance based on the difference between the first strength and the second strength. |
| US10700740B2 |
Communication-based physical media monitoring
A communication system and method includes a receiver for receiving a communication signal coupled through a physical medium in accordance with a protocol. An interface formed in a single substrate receives from the receiver an indication of the signal strength of the received communication signal. The interface also decodes the information contained in the received communication signal. For example, the interface sends the information decoded from the received communication signal to a first application for consuming the decoded information. The interface also sends the indication of the signal strength of the received communication signal to a second application for generating a quality determination of the physical medium in response to the indication of the signal strength of the received communication signal. |