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System and method for piece-picking or put-away with a mobile manipulation robot
ActiveUS20150032252A1Overcomes shortcomingReduce complexity and costProgramme-controlled manipulatorAutonomous decision making processLogistics managementPosition dependent
A method and system for piece-picking or piece put-away within a logistics facility. The system includes a central server and at least one mobile manipulation robot. The central server is configured to communicate with the robots to send and receive piece-picking data which includes a unique identification for each piece to be picked, a location within the logistics facility of the pieces to be picked, and a route for the robot to take within the logistics facility. The robots can then autonomously navigate and position themselves within the logistics facility by recognition of landmarks by at least one of a plurality of sensors. The sensors also provide signals related to detection, identification, and location of a piece to be picked or put-away, and processors on the robots analyze the sensor information to generate movements of a unique articulated arm and end effector on the robot to pick or put-away the piece.
Owner:IAM ROBOTICS
Wireless antennas, networks, methods, software, and services
InactiveUS20040162115A1Reduce complexityLow costAntenna supports/mountingsSubstation equipmentBeam patternMulti beam
The invention is directed to a wireless network arrangement in which nodes comprise multi-faceted multi-beam antennas and in which wireless backhaul is provided using those multi-faceted multi-beam antennas. In particular, the invention is directed to a wireless communication node comprising: an antenna defining a first wireless coverage area and a second wireless coverage area. The first wireless coverage area extends in a first beam pattern and the second wireless coverage area extends in a second beam pattern and the second beam pattern comprises at least one directional beam having a direction which is variable. Associated apparatus, methods, programs, and subscriber services are also provided.
Owner:APPLE INC +1
Message conduit systems with algorithmic data stream control and methods for processing thereof
InactiveUS20090259612A1Simple designEasy to build programKnowledge representationTransmissionVirtualizationManagement algorithm
A method for processing messages is provided where at least one algorithmic conduit is defined, and at least one conduit rule for controlling at least one algorithmic conduit is defined. An algorithmic conduit is a persistent connection, controlled by explicit, independent, dynamic rules, and capable of processing messages among data communicators such as devices, systems, or programs. Messages can be monitored, filtered, transformed, correlated, or processed in other ways without modifying the data communicators. A message conduit hub system allows creation and management of algorithmic conduits to serve as active, virtualized links carrying rules-based data streams among configurable endpoints. These “smart” connections are managed using parameters, logic, and other control interfaces for tailoring behavior to a particular application, site, or user. A message conduit hub system may be implemented as a stand-alone device, as part of a larger system, or as an “encapsulation layer” for an existing application.
Owner:HANSON TREVOR
Dynamic identification and correction of defective pixels
InactiveUS20050010621A1Reduce complexityLow costTelevision system detailsColor signal processing circuitsComputer scienceDefective pixel
Rather than storing a table within a digital camera or other optical device of defective pixels within its image sensor, defective pixels are dynamically identified by comparing the output values of individual pixels under test with those of neighboring pixels. If the neighbors are all above or below the pixel under test by a defined threshold amount, the output of the pixel under test is replaced with a value calculated from the outputs of neighboring pixels.
Owner:QUALCOMM INC
Current sharing scheme for multiple CCF lamp operation
InactiveUS20050093471A1Reduce complexity and costIncrease currentConversion with intermediate conversion to dcElectric light circuit arrangementTransformerClosed loop
A ring balancer comprising a plurality of balancing transformers facilitates current sharing in a multi-lamp backlight system. The balancing transformers have respective primary windings separately coupled in series with designated lamps and have respective secondary windings coupled together in a closed loop. The secondary windings conduct a common current and the respective primary windings conduct proportional currents to balance currents among the lamps. The ring balancer facilitates automatic lamp striking and the lamps can be advantageously driven by a common voltage source.
Owner:MICROSEMI
Balancing transformers for ring balancer
ActiveUS20050093472A1Reduce complexity and costIncrease currentPiezoelectric/electrostriction/magnetostriction machinesElectric light circuit arrangementEngineeringElectrical and Electronics engineering
A ring balancer comprising a plurality of balancing transformers facilitates current sharing in a multi-lamp backlight system. The balancing transformers have respective primary windings separately coupled in series with designated lamps and have respective secondary windings coupled together in a closed loop. The secondary windings conduct a common current and the respective primary windings conduct proportional currents to balance currents among the lamps. The ring balancer facilitates automatic lamp striking and the lamps can be advantageously driven by a common voltage source.
Owner:POLARIS POWERLED TECH LLC
Tunable add/drop optical device
InactiveUS6285810B1Reduce complexityLow costCoupling light guidesTransmission monitoringRefractive indexCarrier signal
Tunable add / drop optical device for injecting or extracting (add / drop) at least a selected optical channel or carrier wavelength in or from a set of multiplexed channels or carriers of different wavelengths comprising a plurality of directional couplers (AD1 . . . AD6) and a plurality of phase-shift stages (SF1 . . . SF5) alternately connected in cascade, wherein each phase-shift stage defines a certain optical path length difference (DELTAL1 . . . DELTAL5) between two distinct optical paths of the stage. The tuning is performed modifying the refraction index of one path of said phase shift stages by means of Joule effect heating strips (L1 . . . L5) or by means of metallic field plates adapted to receive a signal suitable to modify the electric field intensity. The first two phase-shift stages of said plurality of phase-shift stages have differences of length of optical paths different from each other and in a preestablished ratio while the remaining phase-shift stages have differences of length of optical paths identical. It is thus possible to provide a device having an exceptionally flat cross response characteristic, substantially free of ripple due to an inevitable truncation of the Fourier expansion series.
Owner:STMICROELECTRONICS SRL
Novel phase change random access memory
ActiveUS20070012905A1Reduce complexityLow costBulk negative resistance effect devicesSemiconductor devicesEngineeringPhase-change material
A phase change memory device with a reduced phase change volume and lower drive current and a method for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a bottom insulating layer comprising a bottom electrode contact, forming a bottom electrode film on the bottom electrode contact, forming an anti-reflective coating (ARC) film on the bottom electrode film, patterning and etching the ARC film and the bottom electrode film to form a bottom electrode comprising a side edge, and forming a phase change material portion on the ARC film and the bottom insulating layer, wherein the phase change material portion physically contacts the side edge of the bottom electrode. The method further includes forming a top electrode on the phase change material portion, and forming a top electrode contact on the top electrode.
Owner:TAIWAN SEMICON MFG CO LTD
System and method for piece-picking or put-away with a mobile manipulation robot
ActiveUS9785911B2Overcomes shortcomingReduce complexity and costProgramme-controlled manipulatorAutonomous decision making processLogistics managementActuator
A method and system for piece-picking or piece put-away within a logistics facility. The system includes a central server and at least one mobile manipulation robot. The central server is configured to communicate with the robots to send and receive piece-picking data which includes a unique identification for each piece to be picked, a location within the logistics facility of the pieces to be picked, and a route for the robot to take within the logistics facility. The robots can then autonomously navigate and position themselves within the logistics facility by recognition of landmarks by at least one of a plurality of sensors. The sensors also provide signals related to detection, identification, and location of a piece to be picked or put-away, and processors on the robots analyze the sensor information to generate movements of a unique articulated arm and end effector on the robot to pick or put-away the piece.
Owner:IAM ROBOTICS
Combined global positioning system receiver and radio
ActiveUS7142900B1Reduce complexityLow costTelephonic communicationRadio transmissionRadio networksVoice communication
A portable GPS / radio unit (10) communicates over a wireless radio network (12) with at least one other such unit. The unit (10) may transmit radio signals over the network (12) indicative of the unit's location. The unit (10) includes a single, push-to-talk button (38) that may be pressed to both transmit a voice communication and to initiate transmission of location data. The unit (10) also includes a “polling” function that requests location data from other units, an auxiliary coding system that codes or encrypts all transmitted data, and an emergency message feature that facilities the transmission and receipt of emergency messages.
Owner:GARMIN
Message conduit systems with algorithmic data stream control and methods for processing thereof
InactiveUS8239340B2Reduce complexity and costAvoid the needKnowledge representationTransmissionVirtualizationData stream
A method for processing messages is provided where at least one algorithmic conduit is defined, and at least one conduit rule for controlling at least one algorithmic conduit is defined. An algorithmic conduit is a persistent connection, controlled by explicit, independent, dynamic rules, and capable of processing messages among data communicators such as devices, systems, or programs. Messages can be monitored, filtered, transformed, correlated, or processed in other ways without modifying the data communicators. A message conduit hub system allows creation and management of algorithmic conduits to serve as active, virtualized links carrying rules-based data streams among configurable endpoints. These “smart” connections are managed using parameters, logic, and other control interfaces for tailoring behavior to a particular application, site, or user. A message conduit hub system may be implemented as a stand-alone device, as part of a larger system, or as an “encapsulation layer” for an existing application.
Owner:HANSON TREVOR
Rotor system for helicopters
A tail rotor system for a helicopter includes a gear box housing retainer (66) coupled to the tail boom (16) of the helicopter. The tail rotor system also includes a power-limiting device (50) configured to disconnect the tail rotor from a power plant for driving the tail rotor about a rotor axis of rotation.
Owner:ARLTON PAUL E
Injection molded control panel with in-molded decorated plastic film
ActiveUS20120314348A1Reduce complexity and costElectrical apparatus contructional detailsCoatingsGraphicsPlastic film
Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface.
Owner:E2IP TECH INC
Bus architecture for quantum processing
ActiveUS7613765B1Reduce capacitanceReduce complexityQuantum computersNanoinformaticsCapacitanceCapacitive coupling
A quantum processing apparatus includes a qubit, a superconducting bus, and a controllable coupling mechanism that controllably couples the superconducting bus to the qubit. The controllable coupling mechanism is characterized by a first state in which the superconducting bus and the qubit are capacitively coupled, thereby permitting a coupling operation to be performed between a quantum device, coupled to the superconducting bus, and the qubit. The controllable coupling mechanism is also characterized by a second state in which the superconducting bus and the qubit are capacitively uncoupled such that the qubit and the quantum device are not coupled to each other.
Owner:D-WAVE SYSTEMS
Adaptive controller for PC cooling fans
ActiveUS7138781B2Reduce complexity and costLow costSynchronous motors startersAC motor controlMicrocontrollerClosed loop
Owner:MICROCHIP TECH INC
Current sharing scheme for multiple CCF lamp operation
InactiveUS7242147B2Reduce complexity and costIncrease currentConversion with intermediate conversion to dcElectric light circuit arrangementTransformerClosed loop
A ring balancer comprising a plurality of balancing transformers facilitates current sharing in a multi-lamp backlight system. The balancing transformers have respective primary windings separately coupled in series with designated lamps and have respective secondary windings coupled together in a closed loop. The secondary windings conduct a common current and the respective primary windings conduct proportional currents to balance currents among the lamps. The ring balancer facilitates automatic lamp striking and the lamps can be advantageously driven by a common voltage source.
Owner:MICROSEMI CORP
Adaptive controller for PC cooling fans
ActiveUS20060108962A1Reduce cost and complexityCost reductionSynchronous motors startersAC motor controlSelf adaptiveAdaptive control
A system and method for controlling a fan is disclosed. In one embodiment, a fan controller is integrated in silicon and uses an embedded microcontroller to implement a digital fan control algorithm. The microcontroller may continually monitor temperature and sample the speed of the controlled fan. The speed of the fan may be compared to RPM values fitted on a desired curve that is representative of the Temperature-versus-RPM function for the given controlled fan. The fan control algorithm may be based on a PID compensator or a Ramp Rate Closed-loop controller (RRCC), which may be operated to drive the fan to the desired speed. The fan may also provide a Fan ID feedback signal to the microcontroller, which may use the Fan ID feedback signal upon system start-up to initialize the PID compensator gain settings or the RRCC parameter settings, and select the appropriate Temperature-versus-RPM function curve based on pre-determined values for the given fan. Thus, fans from different vendors may be changed at the factory without having to perform configuration programming. The need for a PWM command may be obviated, thereby facilitating the removal of any associated circuitry from the given fan, and thus reducing the cost of the fan.
Owner:MICROCHIP TECH INC
Digital camera with reduced image buffer memory and minimal processing for recycling through a service center
InactiveUS20100020199A1Minimizes complexity and amountEasy to processTelevision system detailsTelevision system scanning detailsImaging processingComputer graphics (images)
Owner:QUALCOMM INC
Calibration and Operational Assurance Method and Apparatus for RFID Object Monitoring System
ActiveUS20110063113A1Reduce complexity and costElectric signal transmission systemsMultiple keys/algorithms usageMonitoring systemRadio frequency
A method for monitoring objects in a three dimensional target area and or business process decision making. The methods include calibration, recalibration, operation and rules compliance for a radio frequency object monitoring system. Location tags are placed throughout a three dimensional area in predetermined positions and used to determine relative position, movement and or distances of objects with and without object tags. Repeated scanning and comparison of data provides a database by which the object monitoring system responds according to predetermined rules.
Owner:RF CONTROLS
Catalytic gasification of organic matter in supercritical water
InactiveUS20120060418A1Reduce complexity and costReduce the temperatureWaste based fuelHydroxy compound preparationHigh pressureTemperature and pressure
A catalyst system including at least one metal and an oxide support, said oxide support including at least one of Al2O3, MnxOy, MgO, ZrO2, and La2O3, or any mixtures thereof; said catalyst being suitable for catalyzing at least one reaction under supercritical water conditions is disclosed. Additionally, a system for producing a high-pressure product gas under super-critical water conditions is provided. The system includes a pressure reactor accommodating a feed mixture of water and organic matter; a solar radiation concentrating system heating the pressure reactor and elevating the temperature and the pressure of the mixture to about the water critical temperature point and pressure point or higher. The reactor is configured and operable to enable a supercritical water process of the mixture to occur therein for conversion of the organic matter and producing a high-pressure product fuel gas.
Owner:RAMOT AT TEL AVIV UNIV LTD +2
Electronic Nonlinearity Compensation For Optical Transmission Systems
ActiveUS20110255879A1Increase efficiency of nonlinearity compensationImprove performanceWavelength-division multiplex systemsDistortion/dispersion eliminationDigital signal processingOptical communication
Embodiments for optical communication are provided in which a receiver includes a digital signal processor configured to process a digital form of an input signal. In one embodiment, the digital signal processor includes a first electronic chromatic dispersion compensation module for compensating the digital form of the input signal, at least one nonlinearity compensation stage for serially compensating an output of the electronic chromatic dispersion compensation module; and a second electronic chromatic dispersion compensation module for compensating an output of the at least one nonlinearity compensation stage.
Owner:ALCATEL LUCENT SAS
Multiphase Coupled and Integrated Inductors with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Windings for Power Factor Correction (PFC) Converters
ActiveUS20170294833A1Reducing non-ZVS lossesReduce switching frequencyAc-dc conversion without reversalEfficient power electronics conversionElectrical batteryOn board
A power factor correction (PFC) power converter, particularly of a multiphase totem-pole or other topology presenting a switching bridge that can potentially provide bi-directional power transfer control, reduces a nominal switching frequency and achieves zero voltage switching over an increased portion of a half line cycle by providing positive or inverse coupling of inductors in an inductor structure that can be formed of a multi-layer printed circuit board such that at least three different inductances are presented during each half line cycle period; allowing increased switching frequency and simplifying EMI filtering arrangements. Parasitic capacitances can be balanced with additional coupled windings to reduce differential mode and common mode noise. The PFC power converter is particularly applicable to provide bi-directional power control from an on-board battery charger in an electrically powered vehicle.
Owner:VIRGINIA TECH INTPROP INC
Methods for quantum processing
ActiveUS7613764B1Reduce capacitanceReduce complexityQuantum computersNanoinformaticsCouplingCondensed matter physics
A method for performing a coupling operation between a quantum device and a qubit is provided. The quantum device is coupled to a superconducting bus. The method includes placing a controllable coupling mechanism into a coupled state, thereby coupling the quantum device and the qubit to each other. The quantum device or the qubit is then tuned for a first period of time. Then the controllable coupling mechanism is placed into an uncoupled state, thereby decoupling the quantum device and the qubit from each other.
Owner:D WAVE SYSTEMS INC
Paste-bond clevis joint
InactiveUS6863767B2Reduce complexity and costEfficient assemblyFuselage framesSynthetic resin layered productsAdhesiveMaterials science
A method is provided for using a three-dimensional, Pi-shaped, woven preform to assemble first and second composite components. The preform is infused with resin, and at least one surface of the preform is adhered to at least one surface of the first component using a film adhesive. The preform is cured while an oversized tool coated with non-stick material is located within a clevis formed by two legs of the preform. A removable peel ply is located between the tool and the clevis, and semi-rigid over-presses are used during curing. After curing, the tool, over-presses, and peel ply are removed, and adhesive is injected into the clevis. The second component is inserted into the clevis, the adhesive adhering to an inner surface of the clevis and to at least one surface of the second component for retaining the second component within the clevis, the second component having a smaller width than the tool.
Owner:LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Apparatus for and methods of handling biological sample containers
InactiveUS6843962B2Reduce complexity and costBioreactor/fermenter combinationsBiological substance pretreatmentsEngineeringMechanical engineering
Apparatus for handling biological sample containers comprises a conveyor assembly for conveying containers and a lid handing assembly operable to remove lids from and replace lids onto containers while the containers are in motion on the conveyor assembly. The lid handling assembly comprises a pair of ramps onto which a lid is lifted by a lifting mechanism configured to handle overhanging lids or non-overhanging lids as required. The lid handling assembly may be configured to handle lids of containers of various sizes by altering the ramp spacing. A conveyor assembly comprises a pair of converging rails which carry a pair of jaws operable to carry a container. The convergence of the rails rakes the jaws clamp the container so that it is held tightly in position for micro-arraying to be cared out. The conveyor assembly may be adapted to handle different sizes of container by the provision of holders to hold various container types.
Owner:GENETIX LTD
Rotary electromagnetic launch tube
InactiveUS6854409B1Reduce complexity and costRocket launchersNon-magnetic metal hullsElectromagnetic launchHigh pressure water
An underwater launch system includes a launch tube frangibly sealed at its forward end. At launch time, pressure equalization means introduces water at depth pressure into the launch tube between its frangibly sealed ends. A rotary electromagnetic pump coupled to the launch tube receives water at depth and expels the water at a higher pressure. The higher pressure water is coupled to the aft end of the launch tube.
Owner:THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
Apparatus for and methods of handling biological sample containers
InactiveUS6998094B2Reduce complexity and costAutomationBioreactor/fermenter combinationsBiological substance pretreatmentsEngineeringMechanical engineering
Apparatus for handling biological sample containers comprises a conveyor assembly for conveying containers and a lid handling assembly operable to remove lids from and replace lids onto containers while the containers are in motion on the conveyor assembly. The lid handling assembly comprises a pair of ramps onto which a lid is lifted by a lifting mechanism configured to handle overhanging lids or non-overhanging lids as required. The lid handling assembly may be configured to handle lids of containers of various sizes by altering the ramp spacing. A conveyor assembly comprises a pair of converging rails which carry a pair of jaws operable to carry a container. The convergence of the rails makes the jaws clamp the container so that it is held tightly in position for micro-arraying to be carried out. The conveyor assembly may be adapted to handle different sizes of container by the provision of holders to hold various container types.
Owner:GENETIX LTD
Verification system for verifying authenticity of a battery and method thereof
InactiveUS20050001629A1Reduce complexityLow costBatteries circuit arrangementsResistance/reactance/impedenceElectrical batteryTransducer
A verification system for verifying authenticity of a battery used in a portable electronic device includes a battery for supplying a first electrical current, the battery containing a transducer for inducing an analog voltage based on the first electrical current, and a portable electronic device having the battery removably installed therein. The portable electronic device includes an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) electrically connected to the transducer for converting the analog voltage to a digital voltage value, a lookup table for providing an expected voltage value based on an operating state of the portable electronic device, and a controller. The controller reads the expected voltage value from the lookup table, compares the expected voltage value with the digital voltage value, and determines whether the battery is authorized for use in the portable electronic device according to the expected voltage value and the digital voltage value.
Owner:QUISDA CORP
Anti-backlash gear
ActiveUS7752937B1Reduce complexity and costPortable liftingGearing detailsEngineeringCircular cavity
An anti-backlash gear includes a first gear and a second gear. The first gear preferably includes a gear plate, a plurality of snap projections and a finger hub. The plurality of snap projections and the finger hub extend from one face of the gear plate. The finger hub includes at least one substantially circular cavity. The second gear preferably includes a gear ring, a tubular projection and at least one spring finger. The tubular projection extends from one face of the gear ring. A snap bore is formed in the tubular projection. The at least one spring finger extends from an inside perimeter of the tubular projection. Each spring finger is terminated with a substantial retention cylinder for retention in the substantially circular opening. The second gear is pushed on to the first gear. The plurality of snap projections are retained on a bottom of the snap bore.
Owner:WINZELER GEAR
Data transmission system using in computer
ActiveUS20100185792A1Reduce complexityLow costInput/output processes for data processingComputerized systemPersonal computer
The invention disclosed a data transmission system, comprising a first conversion module provided on the host side, used for converting USB data into data in format which may be transmitted by a data transmission module and for converting data in format which may be transmitted by the data transmission module into USB data the data transmission module provided between the host and the monitor, used for data intercommunication between the host and the monitor, and a second conversion module provided on the monitor side, used for converting USB data into data in format which may be transmitted by the data transmission module and for converting data in format which may be transmitted by the data transmission module into USB data. Wherein, the data transmission module is a DisplayPort auxiliary channel (DisplayPort AUX CH). With the invention, the connection of the personal computer host and the monitor may be realized by using only one DisplayPort cable, thereby USB interfaces may be integrated on the monitor. The manner may reduce the complexity and cost of the computer system, and may enhance the user experience.
Owner:ANALOGIX CHINA SEMICON
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