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Non-Volatile Memory And Method With Post-Write Read And Adaptive Re-Write To Manage Errors

Data errors in non-volatile memory inevitably increase with usage and with higher density of bits stored per cell. The memory is configured to have a first portion operating with less error but of lower density storage, and a second portion operating with a higher density but less robust storage. Input data is written and staged in the first portion before being copied to the second portion. An error management provides checking the quality of the copied data for excessive error bits. The copying and checking are repeated on a different location in the second portion until either a predetermined quality is satisfied or the number or repeats exceeds a predetermined limit. The error management is not started when a memory is new with little or no errors, but started after the memory has aged to a predetermined amount as determined by the number of erase / program cycling its has experienced.
Owner:SANDISK TECH LLC

Non-Volatile Memory And Method With Accelerated Post-Write Read To Manage Errors

Data errors in non-volatile memory inevitably increase with usage and with higher density of bits stored per cell. The memory is configured to have a first portion operating with less error but of lower density storage, and a second portion operating with a higher density but less robust storage. An error management provides reading and checking the copy after copying to the second portion. If the copy has excessive error bits, it is repeated in a different location either in the second or first portion. The reading and checking of the copy is accelerated by reading only a sample of it. The sample is selected from a subset of the copy having its own ECC and estimated to represent a worst error rate among the copy it is sampling. One embodiment has the sample taken from one bit of each multi-bit memory cell of a group.
Owner:SANDISK TECH LLC

Non-Volatile Memory And Method With Post-Write Read And Adaptive Re-Write To Manage Errors

Data errors in non-volatile memory inevitably increase with usage and with higher density of bits stored per cell. For acceptable quality assurance, conventional error correction codes (“ECC”) have to correct a maximum number of error bits up to the far tail end of a statistical population. The present memory is configured to have a first portion operating with less error but of lower density storage, and a second portion operating with a higher density but less robust storage. If excessive error bits (at the far tail-end) occur after writing a group of data to the second portion, the data is adaptively rewritten to the first portion which will produce less error bits. Preferably, the data is initially written to a cache also in the first portion to provide source data for any rewrites. Thus, a more efficient ECC not requiring to correcting for the far tail end can be used.
Owner:SANDISK TECH LLC

Pile mesh prosthesis

InactiveUS20020116070A1Add support structurePromoting rapid tissue in-growthWeft knittingWarp knittingRepair tissueProsthesis
A method and apparatus relating to a biocompatible soft tissue implant is disclosed. The implant, in the form of a prosthesis, is constructed of a knitted pile mesh material arranged into either a 3-dimensional structure or a planar shape or structure. The material or fabric includes a plurality of filament extensions projecting outwardly therefrom. The filament extensions can be radially projecting looping filaments from one or more rows of the knitted pile mesh material. The combination of the filament extensions with the 3-dimensional structure results in the biocompatible implant having a structural resistance to hinder anticipated crushing forces applied to the implant, and also provide a suitable 3-dimensional structure for promoting rapid tissue in-growth to anchor such implant without migration and strengthen the repaired tissue area.
Owner:ATRIUM MEDICAL

Rim system for a display

This invention relates to a rim system for a display such as a TV or a computer display. Controllable light sources are used for emitting light beam of at least one wavelength into a light guide comprising an inner and an outer side and a front and a back side, the light guide being adapted for guiding incoming light emitted by the light sources. The light guide 5 comprises an out-coupling structure for interacting with the light guided within the light guide such that the light becomes extracted out of the front side of the light guide. The light sources are coupled to the light guide such that the emitted light beam reaching the inner and the outer sides from with hin the light guide becomes reflected under an oblique angle with the respect to the inner and the outer sides.
Owner:TP VISION HLDG B V HOLDCO

Fire alarm system

An improved fire alarm system capable of reliably detecting the presence of fire caused by different sources. The fire alarm system detects a smoke density (S) as well as a temperature difference (DELTAT) within a predetermined time interval, and has primary criteria of (i) whether the smoke density (S) exceeds a smoke threshold [e.g., S>5% / m]; (ii) whether the temperature difference (DELTAT) exceeds a temperature difference threshold [e.g., DELTAT>=18 C]; and (iii) whether a combination of S and DELTAT satisfies an inequality [e.g. 2S+DELTAT >=12] which is based upon a decreasing function of DELTAT with an increase of S. The detected smoke density and the temperature difference are examined with reference to the primary criteria so as to provide a fire warning signal indicating a possible fire presence when anyone of the above primary criteria is satisfied.
Owner:MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS LTD

Automated visual inspection system for the detection of microbial growth in solutions

Essential prerequisites for any injectable product are its sterility, its freedom from pathogens and its freedom from visible particle contamination . . . . These requirements must be satisfied prior to the release of an injectable product batch for sale and use. A major difficulty in responding to these assay requirements is the need for a size sensitivity difference of 100 or greater in determining the presence of viable pathogenic organisms and of non-viable random particle contaminants. The wide dynamic testing range cannot be satisfied in current art with a single non-destructive testing station. The present invention uses a special agitation procedure to generate separate liquid volumes containing the small viable and larger non-viable particle contaminants. This separation makes possible the introduction of sensing systems that have been optimized for each size range and that can operate in parallel without interference.
Owner:BUDD GERALD WALTER +1

Developing apparatus and developing method

An object of the present invention is to provide a developing apparatus which is less affected by usage environments, has high development efficiency for long term use and can provide a high quality image without image density non-uniformity.The present invention relates to a developing apparatus wherein a magnetic toner-carrying member has a work function value at the surface thereof within a specific range, a toner regulating member which regulates toner carried on the magnetic toner-carrying member is made of a specific material at a portion contacting the magnetic toner, the magnetic toner has an average circularity of 0.950 or more and the magnetic toner has a surface tension index within a specific range.
Owner:CANON KK

Semiconductor substrate and process for production thereof

A process for producing a semiconductor substrate is provided which comprises providing a first member having a porous monocrystalline silicon layer and a nonporous monocrystalline silicon layer grown thereon, laminating the nonporous silicon layer of the first member onto a second member with interposition of an insulation layer provided on at least one lamination face of the first member and the second member, and removing the porous monocrystalline silicon layer by etching, wherein the nonporous monocrystalline silicon layer is grown at a low growth rate controlled such that the density of remaining pores on the crystal growth face is not more than 1000 / cm2 at the time when the nonporous silicon layer has grown to a thickness corresponding to the diameter of the pores of the porous monocrystalline silicon layer.
Owner:CANON KK

Article of footwear with midsole having higher density peripheral portion

ActiveUS20070107259A1High densityHigh density peripheral portionSolesHigh densityEngineering
An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly. The sole assembly includes a central member of a first material having a first density with its medial and lateral sides having surface irregularities. A medial member extends along a medial side of the central member and beneath a portion of the central member, and has a surface irregularity configured to mate and interlock with a surface irregularity of the central member. The medial member is formed of a second material having a density greater than the first density. A lateral member extends along a lateral side of the central member and beneath a portion of the central member, and has a surface irregularity configured to mate and interlock with a surface irregularity of the central member. The lateral member is formed of a third material having a density greater than the first density.
Owner:NIKE INC

Permanent magnet generator

A permanent magnet generator having the unique feature of a speed proportionally adjusted air gap for self-regulation of coil output voltage over a wide range of operating rotational speed of a steam turbine to which the invention is coupled. The Permanent Magnet Generator rotor is supported by the turbine end shaft and the stator is supported by a bracket bolted to the turbine pedestal base or other rigid structure. The speed proportional air gap is accomplished through the use of a plurality of centrifugal flyweights in mechanical coupling to a spool piece under spring load and to corresponding rare earth magnets via linkage such that increasing rotor speed extends the flyweights outward from the rotor center of rotation and draws the rare earth magnets closer to the rotor center of rotation and thus increases the air gap.
Owner:LOVEJOY CONTROLS

Electrophotographic developer and carrier therefor, core material particle for carrier for electrophotographic developer and production method thereof and image forming method

The present invention can provide small-diameter core material particles for electrophotographic carrier, the particles that can prevent occurrences of carrier adhesions and reduce toner spent, have excellent durability and cause little fluctuations in image density with a narrow particle diameter distribution, and an efficient, cost-effective production method thereof. That is, the core material particles for electrophotographic carrier are particles wherein the weight average particle diameter, Dw, is in the range of 22 μm to 32 μm, the ratio of Dw to the number average particle diameter, Dp, satisfies the condition, 1<Dw / Dp<1.20, the content of particles smaller than 20 μm in diameter is in the range of 0% by mass to 7% by mass and smaller than 36 μm is in the range of 90% by mass to 100% by mass, and the BET specific surface area is in the range of 300 cm2 / g to 900 cm2 / g.
Owner:RICOH KK

Exhaust diffuser for a truck

An exhaust diluting and diffusing apparatus includes a pipe mountable on a exhaust stack pipe, and having a flared skirt inlet to define an annular inlet, a mixing section adjacent the inlet, and an exhaust section formed as a pipe section with a multiplicity of holes. The apparatus pipe has a diameter greater than the diameter of the exhaust stack on which it is mounted.
Owner:VOLVO LASTVAGNAR AB

Hip Abduction Pillow

A hip abduction pillow designed to be placed between the legs of an individual to provide comfort, stability and support particularly following a hip and / or lower joint replacement. In addition, the hip abduction pillow comprises three layers with a middle layer of added flexibility to be oriented between the knees of the individual to allow the individual's knees to bend and / or flex whether in the supine, prone or side position for additional comfort replacement.
Owner:K E E HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fire alarm system

An improved fire alarm system capable of reliably detecting the presence of fire caused by different sources. The fire alarm system detects a smoke density (S) as well as a temperature difference (DELTAT) within a predetermined time interval, and has primary criteria of(i) whether the smoke density (S) exceeds a smoke threshold [e.g., S>5% / m];(ii) whether the temperature difference (DELTAT) exceeds a temperature difference threshold [e.g., DELTAT>=18 C]; and(iii) whether a combination of S and DELTAT satisfies an inequality [e.g. 2S+DELTAT>=12] which is based upon a decreasing function of DELTAT with an increase of S. The detected smoke density and the temperature difference are examined with reference to the primary criteria so as to provide a fire warning signal indicating a possible fire presence when anyone of the above primary criteria is satisfied.
Owner:MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS LTD

Waist elastic members for use in absorbent articles

Absorbent articles having form fitting properties are disclosed. In particular, the absorbent articles include at least one waist elastic member that extends a substantial distance in the longitudinal direction. The waist elastic member, for instance, may be positioned in a front region of the article, in a back region of the article or in both the front and back regions. The waist elastic member comprises a breathable elastic film. In order for the film to be breathable, the film includes apertures. The apertures appear on the film according to a particular pattern and having a particular diameter so that the film retains desired stretch properties.
Owner:KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC

Non-Volatile Memory and Method with Post-Write Read and Adaptive Re-Write to Manage Errors

Data errors in non-volatile memory inevitably increase with usage and with higher density of bits stored per cell. For acceptable quality assurance, conventional error correction codes (“ECC”) have to correct a maximum number of error bits up to the far tail end of a statistical population. The present memory is configured to have a first portion operating with less error but of lower density storage, and a second portion operating with a higher density but less robust storage. If excessive error bits (at the far tail-end) occur after writing a group of data to the second portion, the data is adaptively rewritten to the first portion which will produce less error bits. Preferably, the data is initially written to a cache also in the first portion to provide source data for any rewrites. Thus, a more efficient ECC not requiring to correcting for the far tail end can be used.
Owner:SANDISK TECH LLC

Article of footwear with midsole having higher density peripheral portion

ActiveUS7444767B2High density peripheral portionAvoid excessive densitySolesHigh densityMedial side
An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly. The sole assembly includes a central member of a first material having a first density with its medial and lateral sides having surface irregularities. A medial member extends along a medial side of the central member and beneath a portion of the central member, and has a surface irregularity configured to mate and interlock with a surface irregularity of the central member. The medial member is formed of a second material having a density greater than the first density. A lateral member extends along a lateral side of the central member and beneath a portion of the central member, and has a surface irregularity configured to mate and interlock with a surface irregularity of the central member. The lateral member is formed of a third material having a density greater than the first density.
Owner:NIKE INC

Image forming apparatus and method of controlling the same

An image forming apparatus which can improve image formation capability to a satisfactory degree while curbing the rise in running cost. An image forming device forms adjustment images having different densities on an image support member having a higher optical reflectivity than an optical reflectivity of the adjustment images. A reading reads the adjustment images. An output from the reading device is read at a predetermined number of readings or time interval between readings based on the densities of the adjustment images susceptible to the optical reflectivity of the image support member.
Owner:CANON KK

Non-volatile memory and method with post-write read and adaptive re-write to manage errors

Data errors in non-volatile memory inevitably increase with usage and with higher density of bits stored per cell. The memory is configured to have a first portion operating with less error but of lower density storage, and a second portion operating with a higher density but less robust storage. Input data is written and staged in the first portion before being copied to the second portion. An error management provides checking the quality of the copied data for excessive error bits. The copying and checking are repeated on a different location in the second portion until either a predetermined quality is satisfied or the number or repeats exceeds a predetermined limit. The error management is not started when a memory is new with little or no errors, but started after the memory has aged to a predetermined amount as determined by the number of erase / program cycling its has experienced.
Owner:SANDISK TECH LLC

Methods of fabricating thin ferroelectric layers and capacitors having ferroelectric dielectric layers therein

InactiveUS20060263909A1Uniform thin thicknessImproved ferroelectricSolid-state devicesSemiconductor/solid-state device manufacturingMetallurgyNitrogen
Methods of forming ferroelectric layers include forming a ferroelectric layer on a substrate and chemically-mechanically polishing a surface of the ferroelectric layer by rotating a polishing pad on the surface at a rotation speed in a range from about 5 rpm to about 25 rpm. This polishing step includes pressing the polishing pad onto the surface of the ferroelectric layer at a pressure in a range from about 0.5 psi to about 3 psi. This polishing step may be followed by the step of exposing the polished surface to a rapid thermal anneal. This anneal can be performed in an inert atmosphere containing a gas selected from a group consisting of nitrogen, helium, argon and neon.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Illuminant-neutral gray component replacement in systems for spectral multiplexing of source images to provide a composite image, for rendering the composite image, and for spectral demultiplexing of the composite image

Methods and apparatus for spectrally-encoding plural source images and for providing the spectrally-encoded plural source images in a composite image, for rendering the composite image in a physical form, or for recovering at least one of the encoded source images from the rendered composite image such that the recovered source image is made distinguishable. Source image confusion in a rendered composite image is controlled by application of a illuminant-neutral gray component replacement (GCR) technique to the darkness common to the different colorants under the multiple illuminants.
Owner:XEROX CORP

Neutrally buoyant submerged system using lesser density ballast fluid

The invention provides a means by which the attitude or orientation of a submerged object can be changed or altered using a fixed quantity of transferable ballast fluid which has a density less than that of the surrounding fluid in which the object is submerged. In one embodiment, the process utilizes a static negatively buoyant material (which could be a lead weight) to offset the net negative buoyancy of the transferable ballast fluid. In this way, the total overall buoyancy of the system does not change, but by transferring ballast fluid into expandable reservoirs which are physically separated from the static negatively buoyant material, the separation between the center of buoyancy and the center of mass of the object can be changed, and thus the attitude or orientation of the object, if it is unrestrained, may be changed.
Owner:THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

Liquid jetting apparatus

ActiveUS20170282562A1Unevenness in density can be lessUneven inhibitory concentrationInking apparatusLiquid jetEngineering
A liquid jetting apparatus jetting a liquid onto a recording medium conveyed in a first direction includes head units arranged in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. One head unit includes nozzle chips; one nozzle chip has a nozzle arrangement area wherein nozzles are aligned in a third direction crossing the first and second directions. The nozzle chip is arranged to be shifted relative to another nozzle chip in a direction crossing the first and second directions and different from the third direction. The head unit has a first overlapping portion wherein nozzle arrangement areas of first and second nozzle chips included in the nozzle chips partially overlap with each other in the first direction. The liquid jetting apparatus has a second overlapping portion wherein nozzle arrangement areas of third and fourth nozzle chips included in the head units partially overlap with each other in the first direction.
Owner:BROTHER KOGYO KK

Developing apparatus and developing method

An object of the present invention is to provide a developing apparatus which is less affected by usage environments, has high development efficiency for long term use and can provide a high quality image without image density non-uniformity.The present invention relates to a developing apparatus wherein a magnetic toner-carrying member has a work function value at the surface thereof within a specific range, a toner regulating member which regulates toner carried on the magnetic toner-carrying member is made of a specific material at a portion contacting the magnetic toner, the magnetic toner has an average circularity of 0.950 or more and the magnetic toner has a surface tension index within a specific range.
Owner:CANON KK

Method for laser printing biological components, and device for implementing said method

A method for printing uses at least one bio-ink. The method also uses at least one laser print head to deposit at least one droplet of at least one bio-ink onto a depositing surface of a receiving substrate. The printing method uses at least one nozzle print head to deposit at least one droplet of at least one bio-ink onto a depositing surface of the same receiving substrate as the laser print head.
Owner:UNIV DE BORDEAUX +1

Volume Rendering Using N-Pass Sampling

A system and methods for volume rendering using n-pass sampling are disclosed. A plurality of first rays in a first density is sampled through a volume. Each of the first rays is in a separate section. A value of at least one first ray is compared to a first threshold. A plurality of second rays in a second density is sampled based on the comparison of the at least one first ray. The second rays are in a first section of the separate sections. The first section being for the at least one first ray. A value of at least one second ray is compared to a second threshold. A plurality of third rays is sampled in a second section spatially different than the first section based on the comparison of the at least one second ray. An image rendered from the sampling of at least the first rays is displayed.
Owner:SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA INC
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