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User interface for multi-device control
ActiveUS20050097478A1Facilitate control of systemAlter its performanceData processing applicationsComputer controlControl signalNetwork connection
A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of system components connected via a wired and / or wireless communications network. The system components include audio / visual components (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). A portable controller allows a user to access and control the system components from any location within a controlled residential and / or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The portable controller includes a user and management interface that contains customized control screens for the system components. The control screens are stored in a hierarchical architecture that is searchable by region or component type.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
User interface for multi-device control
InactiveUS8042049B2Alter its performanceFacilitate control of systemData processing applicationsComputer controlControl signalDisplay device
A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of system components connected via a wired and / or wireless communications network. The system components include audio / visual components (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc.) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc.). A portable controller allows a user to access and control the system components from any location within a controlled residential and / or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The portable controller includes a user and management interface that contains customized control screens for the system components. The control screens are stored in a hierarchical architecture that is searchable by region or component type.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Hearing implant
InactiveUS7289639B2Not easily fall outAvoid cloggingCompletely in canal hearing aidsOptical signal transducersHearing aidLight signal
The present invention relates to a hearing aid system comprising a hearing implant and a method of powering a hearing implant, the system comprising an external ear canal module and an implant, wherein the signalling and / or powering of the ear implant is by way of a light signal being provided to the implant through the ear drum from, for example, the ear canal module.
Owner:EARLENS CORP
Thermoplastic composites with improved sound absorbing capabilities
InactiveUS20060137799A1Alter its performanceOptimization propertiesWood working apparatusBaby linensGlass fiberPolyethylene terephthalate
A composite material formed of reinforcement fibers, acoustical enhancing fibers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers or modified polyethylene terephthalate fibers, and one or more organic fibers is provided. The acoustical enhancing fiber may be any fiber that provides increased or enhanced acoustical absorbance, particularly at low frequencies. The composite material may be formed by partially opening wet reinforcing fibers, acoustical enhancing fibers, and organic fibers, mixing the reinforcing, acoustical enhancement, and organic fibers, forming the fibers into a sheet, and bonding the fibers in the sheet. Preferably the reinforcing fibers are wet use chopped strand glass fibers. The composite material may be formed of a single layer of reinforcement, acoustical enhancement fibers, and organic fibers. Alternatively, the composite material may be a multi-layered composite in which the acoustical enhancement fibers are located in an acoustical layer laminated to a thermal layer formed of the organic fibers and reinforcement fibers.
Owner:OWENS CORNING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL LLC
Networked test system
ActiveUS20080098272A1Reduce amount of hardwareReduce the amount of hardwareDigital circuit testingDetecting faulty hardware by remote testVirtual instrumentationInstrumentation
An automatic test system that can be configured to perform any of a number of test processes. The test system contains multiple functional modules that are interconnected by a network. By using software to configure data flow between functional modules, combinations of modules can be made, thereby creating virtual instruments. As test requirements change, the test system can be reconfigured to contain other virtual instruments, eliminating or reducing the need to add instruments to meet changing test requirements. To ensure adequate performance of the test system, a proposed configuration may be simulated, and if a virtual instrument does not provide a required level of performance, the test system may be reconfigured.
Owner:TERADYNE
Method for manufacturing precision electroplated solder bumps
InactiveUS6387793B1Avoid the needAlter its performancePrinted circuit assemblingSemiconductor/solid-state device detailsResistEvaporation
A method for fabrication of a solder bump, comprising applying preferably an insulating film, followed by applying a multilayer underbump metallization, a layer of a photoresist, and a thin layer of titanium on a substrate containing, preferably, III-V semiconductor circuits. The multilayer UBM pad, preferably comprising a 0.02 to 0.05 micrometer thick layer of titanium, a 0.5 to 1.0 micrometer thick layer of nickel and a 0.1 to 0.2 thick layer of gold. The protective film with the thickness of preferably 0.5 to 40 micrometer comprises a photoresist. After the solder has been electroplated, the protective film is removed, preferably by dry etching or with a solvent. The titanium film serves a dual function of being a membrane for electroplating of the solder and of being a non-wettable dam for wetting back of the plated solder. The titanium film with the thickness of 200 to 1,000 Angstroms is preferably deposited by evaporation. After the solder has been electroplated, much of the titanium film is removed, preferably by wet etching or dry etching, leaving only a band of titanium that surrounds the disk of solder. A multilayer solder bump structure for III-V semiconductor circuits manufactured using this method, comprising, preferably, an insulating film, a multilayer underbump metallization layer, and remnants of the thin titanium film.
Owner:HRL LAB
Method, system, and computer program product for managing controlled residential or non-residential environments
ActiveUS7933945B2Alter its performanceTelevision system detailsColor television detailsControl signalDisplay device
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Systems and methods for steam turbine remote monitoring, diagnosis and benchmarking
ActiveUS20080208429A1Alter its performanceAnalogue computers for vehiclesSteam engine plantsData acquisitionMonitoring system
Systems and methods for steam turbine remote monitoring, calculating corrected efficiency, monitoring performance degradation, diagnosing and benchmarking are disclosed with an example turbine system including a turbine, a data acquisition device coupled to the turbine, the data acquisition device for collecting turbine data that includes performance parameters of the turbine and a central monitoring system coupled to the data acquisition device, the central monitoring system for receiving the collected turbine data and processing the turbine data to determine turbine performance.
Owner:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
Kite safety device
InactiveUS6869047B2Maintain tensionAvoid breakingWater sport boardsMarine propulsionLeading edgeControl line
A kite safety device for a kite having an airfoil with leading and trailing edges, at least two control lines attached to the airfoil and a control flying bar attached to at least two of the control lines. The device features a trim line having a hollow central passageway, sized and shaped to fit slidably through a central opening in the control flying bar. A safety flying line is attached at its first end to a first point adjacent a midpoint along a centerline extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge and attached through said passageway at its second end to a fixture providing a point for attachment of the flying line to a harness. When the control flying bar is released a user may rotate beneath the kite and when the safety flying line is tensioned, the kite will begin to stall and the kite will descend.
Owner:POUCHKAREV ALEXANDER S
Kite safety, control, and rapid depowering apparatus
InactiveUS7036771B1Safely and quickly de-poweringEasy to controlMarine propulsionParachutesLeading edgeFast release
A kite safety, control, and depowering device for a kite having an airfoil with leading and trailing edges, at least two control lines attached to the airfoil and a control flying bar attached to at least two of the control lines. The device features a continuous trim and safety flying line disposed at their lower ends over a rapid depowering apparatus. The depowering apparatus includes means for capturing and rapidly releasing an expansion disposed on the trim line, such that when rapid depowering is required, a simply release mechanism may be actuated to change the angle of attack of the airfoil rapidly.
Owner:POUCHKAREV ALEXANDER S
User Interface For Multi-Device Control
InactiveUS20120266095A1Alter its performanceFacilitate control of systemData processing applicationsSynchronous operation arrangementsControl signalDisplay device
Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC
Image Processing Device
ActiveUS20080025597A1Simple to executeEasy to manageTelevision system detailsCharacter and pattern recognitionImaging processingComputer graphics (images)
An image processing device of the present invention performs a task to execute an image processing This image processing device comprises a picture frame assigning unit that assigns an identification number to the image data to be collected by a picture collection device, an image capture requested picture of checking unit that checks whether the image data to which the identification number is assigned is identical with the image data that is requested by the task, an requested picture frame image collection notification unit that notifies the task of the image data having been collected which the task requests, if the image data to which the picture frame number is assigned is identical with the image data which the task requests, and an image capture requested picture frame receiving unit receives an image collection request from the task.
Owner:HITACHI ASTEMO LTD
Precision electroplated solder bumps and method for manufacturing thereof
InactiveUS20020090805A1Avoid the needAlter its performancePrinted circuit assemblingSemiconductor/solid-state device detailsEvaporationSolvent
A method for fabrication of a solder bump, comprising applying preferably an insulating film, followed by applying a multilayer underbump metallization, a layer of a photoresist, and a thin layer of titanium on a substrate containing, preferably, III-V semiconductor circuits. The multilayer UBM pad, preferably comprising a 0.02 to 0.05 micrometer thick layer of titanium, a 0.5 to 1.0 micrometer thick layer of nickel and a 0.1 to 0.2 thick layer of gold. The protective film with the thickness of preferably 0.5 to 40 micrometer comprises a photoresist. After the solder has been electroplated, the protective film is removed, preferably by dry etching or with a solvent. The titanium film serves a dual function of being a membrane for electroplating of the solder and of being a non-wettable dam for wetting back of the plated solder. The titanium film with the thickness of 200 to 1,000 Angstroms is preferably deposited by evaporation. After the solder has been electroplated, much of the titanium film is removed, preferably by wet etching or dry etching, leaving only a band of titanium that surrounds the disk of solder. A multilayer solder bump structure for III-V semiconductor circuits manufactured using this method, comprising, preferably, an insulating film, a multilayer underbump metallization layer, and remnants of the thin titanium film.
Owner:HRL LAB
Integrated marine performance system
InactiveUS7318388B2Reduce air pressureReduce riskWatercraft hull designFloating buildingsMarine engineeringAerodynamics
Owner:SCISM RANDY MARK +1
Biomass Combustion Chamber and Refractory Components
InactiveUS20090293786A1Improve combustion efficiencyImprove thermal efficiencyLiquid surface applicatorsGlass/slag layered productsColloidal silicaEmissivity
A combustion chamber has refractory walls, with an input feeding biomass into the chamber, and an ignition source to ignite the biomass. Each refractory wall component, refractory brick, panel or castable, has a surface exposed to heat generated within the chamber with a thermal protective layer consisting of a thermal enhancing high emissivity coating disposed on the exposed refractory surface. The coating contains from about 5% to about 35% of colloidal silica, colloidal alumina, or combinations thereof, from about 23% to about 79% of a filler, and from about 1% to about 20% of one or more emissivity agents.
Owner:FUJITSU LTD
Networked test system
ActiveUS7908531B2Reduce the amount of hardwareReducing the total hardware requiredDigital circuit testingDetecting faulty hardware by remote testComputer moduleTest requirements
An automatic test system that can be configured to perform any of a number of test processes. The test system contains multiple functional modules that are interconnected by a network. By using software to configure data flow between functional modules, combinations of modules can be made, thereby creating virtual instruments. As test requirements change, the test system can be reconfigured to contain other virtual instruments, eliminating or reducing the need to add instruments to meet changing test requirements. To ensure adequate performance of the test system, a proposed configuration may be simulated, and if a virtual instrument does not provide a required level of performance, the test system may be reconfigured.
Owner:TERADYNE
Temperature sensing display assemblies
ActiveUS20160299629A1Alter its performanceNon-linear opticsInput/output processes for data processingLight-emitting diodeElectron
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for determining the temperature of a light-generating component of a display assembly using a voltage of the light-generating component are provided. In one embodiment, a method for operating an electronic device, which may include an external surface and a light-emitting diode operative to emit light for illuminating the external surface, may include detecting the forward voltage of the light-emitting diode, calculating the temperature of the light-emitting diode using the detected forward voltage of the light-emitting diode, and altering the performance of the electronic device based on the calculated temperature of the light-emitting diode. Additional embodiments are also provided.
Owner:APPLE INC
Image processing device for controlling a plurality of tasks
ActiveUS8184860B2Improve reliabilityAltering taskTelevision system detailsCharacter and pattern recognitionImaging processingComputer graphics (images)
An image processing device of the present invention performs a task to execute an image processing This image processing device comprises a picture frame assigning unit that assigns an identification number to the image data to be collected by a picture collection device, an image capture requested picture of checking unit that checks whether the image data to which the identification number is assigned is identical with the image data that is requested by the task, an requested picture frame image collection notification unit that notifies the task of the image data having been collected which the task requests, if the image data to which the picture frame number is assigned is identical with the image data which the task requests, and an image capture requested picture frame receiving unit receives an image collection request from the task.
Owner:HITACHI ASTEMO LTD
Snow Plow Blade Detection and Compensation System
InactiveUS20150105974A1Alter its performanceDigital data processing detailsSnow cleaningMultiple sensorVision based
A snow plow blade detection and compensation system and method operable to detect when a plow blade is attached to the vehicle and then, when the driver is in plowing mode, take appropriate compensating actions. The systems and methods may include: (1) computer vision based recognition of plow blade position, wherein object recognition from a forward looking camera and computer vision system may be installed on the vehicle to recognize that the plow blade is in the down position; (2) proximity sensing system indicating that the plow blade is down, wherein multiple sensors may be used to indicate that the plow blade position is down; (3) direct input of plowing status, wherein vehicle Interfaces indicate that a plow mode is active; (4) drive pattern recognition; and / or (5) audio recognition, wherein microphones detect sound characteristics of “scraping” sounds, inferring that the plow blade is on the ground and pushing snow.
Owner:FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
Fractionation processes and devices for oils and fats
ActiveUS20090264667A1Little hold-upEasy to useFatty oils/acids recovery from wasteShaking/oscillating/vibrating mixersEngineeringSolvent
The invention provides operating the dry or solvent fractionation of oils and fats in a crystallizer comprising a crystallization vessel (1,2), an agitator, cooling means and a drive, wherein said drive provides said agitator with an oscillating motion, and / or a rotating motion around an axis, with the proviso that each point of said agitator moves at substantially the same linear speed.The invention also provides a crystallizer comprising a crystallization vessel (1,2) having a polygonal cross-section, an agitator and a drive, wherein said drive provides said agitator with an oscillating motion, and wherein said agitator is not inclined to the moving direction.
Owner:DESMET BELGIUM
Automated motion of interest recognition, detection and self-learning
InactiveUS20170055918A1Large data setEasy accessMedical data miningGymnastic exercisingMotion monitoringMotion recognition
A motion monitoring system can detect and identify motions of interest in motion data. The motion monitoring system can identify instances of the motion of interest in the motion data and can train a machine-learned model for identifying or characterizing motions of interest in motion data based on extracted features from the motions of interest. The motion monitoring system can also monitor motion data from a user and can help the user alter the performance of the motions of interest. For example, the motion monitoring system can generate an improvement strategy that helps the user improve their performance of the motion of interest. The motion monitoring system's altering of a user's performance of a motion of interest can be applied to physical therapy, gunfire detection, workplace motion improvement, sports, and driving.
Owner:FOCUS VENTURES
Integrated marine performance system
InactiveUS20050247251A1Easy to optimizeCharacteristic can be alteredWatercraft hull designFloating buildingsMarine engineeringStream flow
A system for improving the performance of a powered boat that includes both methods and apparatuses that provide a powered boat means to stabilize, control, and optimize the powered boat's performance when the powered boat is in powered motion. The system provides capabilities of enhancing the powered boat's performance by responding to both aerodynamic and hydrodynamic effects upon the powered boat when the powered boat is in motion. Some embodiments of the system are capable of altering its means of response to aerodynamic effects while the powered boat is in powered motion, other embodiments are capable of altering the powered boat's response to hydrodynamic effects while the powered boat is in powered motion, and still other embodiments are capable of altering the powered boat's response to both aerodynamic and hydrodynamic effects while the powered boat is in powered motion. Certain embodiments of the system are capable of utilizing aerodynamic elements that operate on the air stream flowing within a tunnel formed within a multihull of a powered boat, while other embodiments are capable of mitigating the effects of water impacts upon the roof of a tunnel formed within a multihull powered boat. Still other embodiments are capable of responding to aerodynamic effects by interacting with portions of the air stream that passes above the boat while mitigating the potential for negative effects due to cross-winds impacting the structure which rises above a deck of the powered boat.
Owner:SCISM RANDY MARK +1
Predictive technologies for lubricant development
InactiveUS20070112527A1Alter its performanceImprove stabilityChemical property predictionMaterial testing goodsChemical structureEngineering
In a method for predicting and / or correlating additive chemical structure to engine performance, at least one molecular descriptor for one or more additives are used to characterize the chemical structure. Based on the selected molecular descriptors, a value or functional relation of model parameters of a mechanistic engine model for the engine performance e.g. using reaction kinetics parameters is determined. For example, a functional relation between the molecular descriptors and the kinetic parameters by testing compositions comprising one or more additives is determined. Based on the mechanistic engine model a QSPR library describing the relation between the molecular descriptors of the additives and the kinetic parameters an engine performance of other additives may be estimated.
Owner:AVANTIUM INT
Hammer dirll
ActiveUS20140083728A1Alter its performanceReciprocating drilling machinesConstructionsRAM driveReciprocating motion
A hammer drill including a cylinder; a piston and a ram mounted within the cylinder; a drive mechanism for converting rotation of a motor into reciprocating movement of the piston; a ram driven by the piston via an air spring; at least two air entry points formed through the wall of the cylinder in different axial positions along the length of the cylinder, each of which are capable of replenishing the air spring; the ram striking a tool in a tool holder; wherein there is further provided a selector mechanism which selectively opens and close the air entry points; characterized in that the selector mechanism opens only one air entry point at any one time during normal use, the selector mechanism closing all other air entry points, each of the air entry point capable of replenishing the air spring during normal use when opened by the selector mechanism.
Owner:BLACK & DECKER INC
Multilayer structure comprising a phase change material layer and method of producing the same
ActiveUS20100276657A1Efficient procedureEfficiently pattern and structureSemiconductor/solid-state device manufacturingBulk negative resistance effect devicesPhase-change materialMaterials science
A method of producing a multilayer structure is provided, wherein the method comprises forming a phase change material layer onto a substrate, forming a protective layer, forming a further layer on the protective layer, patterning the further layer in an first 5 patterning step, patterning the protective layer and the phase change material layer by a second patterning step. In particular, the first patterning step may be an etching step using chemical etchants. Moreover, electrodes may be formed on the substrate before the phase change material layer is formed, e.g. the electrodes may be formed on one level, e.g. may forma planar structure and may not form a vertically structure.
Owner:NXP BV
Multilayer structure comprising a phase change material layer and method of producing the same
ActiveUS8263471B2Efficient procedureEfficiently pattern and structureSemiconductor/solid-state device manufacturingPhase-change materialMaterials science
Owner:NXP BV
Coated overhead conductor
ActiveUS20160343476A1Lower operating temperatureGood flexibility and adhesionOverhead installationConductive materialElectrical conductorAdhesive
Owner:GENERAL CABLE TECH CORP +1
Endophytes and related methods
InactiveUS20130104263A1Eliminate productionImprove biological activityFungiSugar derivativesFungal endophyteMetabolic profile
The present invention relates to a method for identifying and / or characterising an endophyte strain, said method including providing a plurality of samples of endophytes, subjecting said endophytes to genetic analysis, subjecting said endophytes to metabolic analysis and selecting endophytes having a desired genetic and metabolic profile.The present invention also relates to novel endophytes having a desired toxin profile wherein the endophyte produces significantly less toxic alkaloids compared with a control endophyte such as standard toxic (ST) endophyte; and / or significantly more alkaloids conferring beneficial properties compared with a control endophyte such as ST endophyte.The present invention also relates to endophyte variants having a desired genetic and metabolic profile, wherein said endophyte variants possess genetic and / or metabolic characteristics that result in a beneficial phenotype in a plant harbouring or otherwise associated with the endophyte variant. Preferably said endophyte variants are generated by polyploidisation or induced chromosome doubling.
Owner:AGRI VICTORIA SERVICES PTY LTD
Variable geometry turbocharger adjustment device
ActiveUS10487681B1Increase boost pressureReduce boost pressureInternal combustion piston enginesEngine componentsTurbine wheelEngineering
A turbocharger adjustment device adapted to alter the performance of a variable geometry turbocharger delivering boost pressure to an engine, comprising a replacement piston cap and a movable adjustment rod. The turbocharger adjustment device integrates with the actuator controlling the opening and closing of the variable inlet through which exhaust gas from the engine passes to turn the turbine wheel and compressor of the turbocharger. The replacement piston cap replaces the cap of the actuator so that the adjustment rod extends into the actuator housing interior to abut against and restrict the movement of the piston which actuates the variable inlet, preventing the piston from opening the variable inlet. The turbocharger adjustment device prevents the decrease in boost pressure caused by the variable inlet opening in response to an increase in exhaust gas pressure, and allows the user to customize the maximum area of the variable inlet.
Owner:EZRA EYAL
Hinged firearm receiver
ActiveUS20220082342A1Lengthen platformQuality improvementBreech mechanismsCollapsible gunsTelecommunicationsEmbedded system
Provided is a hinged firearm receiver configured to operate with an AR-pattern Bolt carrier group, buffer, buffer spring, and buffer tube. The firearm upper receiver has an integral hinge that connects to a rear receiver body and provides an AR-pattern firearm the ability to have a folding stock to reduce length for storage or transportation purposes.
Owner:LAW TACTICAL LLC
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