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Flash file system power-up by using sequential sector allocation
InactiveUS20070016721A1Reduced space requirementShorten the timeMemory architecture accessing/allocationEnergy efficient ICTInitFlash file system
A method and system for reducing the time for initializing a non-volatile memory device, such as flash memory, at power-up that takes advantage of the fact that many file systems are designed to perform sequential writes within a block of data units. The method and system includes, in one aspect, reading the last page of a block, determining the logical sector number of the page and generating a mapping table for that block by allocating the logical sector number to the last page and respectively allocating to each remaining page sequentially decreasing logical sector numbers. When not all sectors in the block are consecutive, mapping table information is built by reading only one page from each chain of consecutive sectors. In another aspect, a “deleted sector(s) present” flag is used in the last page of each block to determine whether the block contains deleted sectors, in which case the initialization procedure generally reads all sectors in the block. In addition, the initialization procedure reduces the time required to identify erased blocks by reading only the first and last pages of the block.
Owner:WYSE TECH LLC
Presenting independent images on multiple display devices from one set of control signals
InactiveUS6628243B1Cost reductionReduced space requirementCathode-ray tube indicatorsDigital output to display deviceClock signalData signal
Multiple independent images are presented on multiple display devices by driving the display devices with a common set of control signals and a multiplexed set of data signals that convey information representing interleaved components of each independent image. In a preferred embodiment, a unique clock signal is provided to each respective display device that is aligned with the interleaved components of the image to be presented by that respective display. The control, data and clock signals may be obtained by multiplexing control and data signals received from display pipeline circuits, or by generating the, signals using a composite circuit that implements the features of two or more multiplexed display pipeline circuits.
Owner:SEIKO EPSON CORP
Airport map system with compact feature data storage
InactiveUS6862519B2Reduced space requirementEasily accessAnalogue computers for vehiclesHelicopter landing platformData pointAirplane
An airport map display system for an aircraft displays the airport paved surfaces and structures to a pilot or crew member. The system displays runways, taxiways, connectors, ramps, gates, and buildings. Hold and yield points may also be displayed. A compact set of specific data points and associated pavement width values is used to store unique data for each airport.
Owner:SMITHS AEROSPACE INC
Scalable automated cooking system having small footprint and reduced labor cost
InactiveUS20140230660A1Reduced space requirementReduce labor costCooking vesselsFood preparationFood componentsSmall footprint
An automatic cooking system includes a computer system that stores recipes, cooking stations each comprising a cooking container that can cook food ingredients therein to produce a first cooked food, wherein the computer system can assign and schedule a plurality of dishes to be cooked at the cooking stations, storage containers configured to hold food ingredients, mini vehicles each carrying transport containers configured to hold the food ingredients, wherein the computer system can control at least some of movements of the mini vehicles in accordance to the recipes, a loading apparatus configured to load food ingredients from the storage stations to the transport containers on the mini vehicles, and an unloading apparatus that can transfer food ingredients from the transport containers on the mini vehicles to the cooking container at one of the cooking stations.
Owner:HE ZHENGXU
Elevator device for a multi-sky-lobby system
ActiveUS20050077115A1Reduced space requirementReduce space occupyElevatorsBuilding liftsElevator systemEngineering
An elevator system is provided with multiple sky lobbies to reduce the space required for elevator shafts and the space required for the entire elevator system, as well as the required elevator speed and motor capacity. Sky lobbies Ls1-Lsx are arranged above building lobby LG at ground level, with a prescribed number of floors between them. Shuttle elevator (1) stops only at building lobby LG and sky lobbies Ls1-Lsx, and passes through the various floors between lobbies by making them an express region. Local elevators service the floors in each bank between adjacent sky lobbies. Local elevators (2a), (2c), (2e), (2g) for the odd-numbered banks are arranged along the same elevator shaft, and local elevators (2b), (2d), (2f) for the even-numbered banks are arranged along another same elevator shaft.
Owner:OTIS ELEVATOR CO
Input element for a telephone
InactiveUS7146005B1Reduced space requirementEasily confuseInterconnection arrangementsCathode-ray tube indicatorsEngineeringDisplay device
Owner:SIEMENS AG
Compressing index files in information retrieval
ActiveUS7028045B2Reduced space requirementReduce spacingData processing applicationsDigital data information retrievalData miningIndexed file
There is provided a method for compressing an index file in an information retrieval system that retrieves information from a plurality of documents. Each of the plurality of documents has features occurring therein. Each of the features has parameters corresponding thereto. Parameter values corresponding to the parameters of the features are mapped into a plurality of bins. Bin identifiers are stored in the index file. Each of the bin identifiers identifies a bin to which is assigned at least one individual parameter value corresponding to at least one individual parameter.
Owner:TWITTER INC
Weapon light
ActiveUS7954273B1Reduced space requirementReduced space requirementsSighting devicesInfrared emitterEngineering
A mounting platform that includes an annular housing which is received around the barrel of the firearm is configured to include interchangeable electronics modules, such as visible lights, infrared emitters, laser sighting devices, range finders, video cameras, tasers, etc. The accessory mounting platform includes a central aperture for receiving the barrel of the weapon therethrough. The front of the housing includes a faceplate that has a plurality of sockets therein for receiving a plurality of electronic accessory modules. Each of the modules is individually threaded and can be selectively mounted into any of the threaded mounting sockets. Each of the accessory modules is fully interchangeable and can be removed if not needed. The accessory mounting platform is preferably mounted to the bayonet lug and front sight of the weapon.
Owner:SWAN RICHARD E
Gate-driver IC with HV-isolation, especially hybrid electric vehicle motor drive concept
ActiveUS20090243764A1Reduced space requirementReduce complexityMultiple-port networksConversion constructional detailsControl functionPower inverter
Owner:INFINEON TECH AMERICAS
Back-up camera and integrated LED license light
InactiveUS20090153663A1Reduced space requirementTelevision system detailsColor television detailsEngineeringLicense
Owner:HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
Device for closing and opening the mold halves of a glass molding machine
InactiveUS7017374B2Reduced space requirementPrecise and extremely reproducible mannerBlowing machine gearingsGlass pressing apparatusDriven elementHinge angle
Each mold half is held by means of a mold half holding mechanism which can be driven so as to pivot in a reciprocating manner about a common vertical hinge column by means of a vertical shaft (6; 7), which is mounted in a rotatable manner in a frame (2) of the glass forming machine (1), and by means of first intermediate members. Each shaft (6; 7) is connected via a lever mechanism (8; 9) to a common drive shaft which can be pivoted in a reciprocating manner by means of a drive element (19), which can be moved linearly in a reciprocating manner, of a drive (20) and by means of second intermediate members (18). The drive element (19) can be mounted on a nut (26) and secured against rotating about a longitudinal axis (39) of the drive element (19) by means of a guide device (32). The nut (26) is in engagement with a spindle (33). The spindle (33) is mounted in an axially fixed, rotatable manner and can be driven rotationally in a reciprocating manner by means of the drive (20).
Owner:HEYE HLDG
Clutch device
InactiveUS20130112522A1Reduce weightReduced space requirementGearing controlFriction clutchesClutchEngineering
The clutch device comprises a first clutch element and a second clutch element, which are each supported in a rotational manner on a common axis of rotation. In an engaged state, the clutch elements are coupled to one another in a form-locking manner by a sliding sleeve. The sliding sleeve is attached to the first clutch element in a rotationally fixed and axially displaceable manner. A peripheral surface of the sliding sleeve is provided with at least one step, having a first step flank and extending with a first step course on the peripheral surface of the sliding sleeve, wherein the first step course also has, at least in sections, at least one axial directional component in the direction of the axis of rotation. A placement agent can be displaced radially back and forth between an engaging placement agent position and a disengaging placement agent position, and is otherwise stationary.
Owner:ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
Multiple output transmission
InactiveUS20060011005A1Reduce weight and costReduced space requirementGearingFluid clutchesClutchDrive motor
A transmission for driving one or more powered devices from a single drive motor. The transmission includes at least one output drive shaft, and at least one gear. Each gear is in constant driving engagement with at least one other gear, and one gear is engaged with the motor. Each of the output shafts is adapted to be coupled to at least one of the devices and at least one of the gears. The transmission also includes a plurality of clutches. Each of the clutches is uniquely associated with one of the output drive shafts and one of the gears, and each of the clutches selectively couples a gear to a corresponding output drive shaft. The transmission may include a control system for activating the motor and the clutches at desired time intervals.
Owner:HAVEN INNOVATION
Dual on-center column lock mechanism
InactiveUS20090282945A1Reduced space requirementReduced space requirementsSteering columnsCamEngineering
An adjustable steering column assembly includes a column jacket extending along a longitudinal axis. The column jacket includes a compression bracket mounted thereto, and is supported by a mounting bracket. A pawl engages a telescope slot defined by the compression bracket in interlocking engagement to mechanically lock the longitudinal position of the column jacket relative to the mounting bracket. A transverse cam mechanism moves the pawl generally vertically into and out of engagement with the telescope slot. An axial cam mechanism compresses the compression bracket against the mounting bracket. The transverse cam mechanism and the axial cam mechanism are operated by shaft extending along a shaft axis intersecting the column jacket. The transverse cam mechanism and the axial cam mechanism each include first and second cam mechanism disposed on opposing sides of the column jacket and simultaneously operable by a lever.
Owner:STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HLDG +1
Speaker
InactiveUS20130070956A1Reduced space requirementReduce spacingLoudspeaker transducer fixingLoudspeakersLoudspeakerEngineering
A speaker includes a speaker main body and attachment parts arranged to attach the speaker main body to an electronic apparatus such as a television. The speaker is attached to the electronic apparatus as a result of fitted holes in the attachment parts being fitted over projections on the electronic apparatus. Each of the attachment members includes a metal plate integral with a frame of the speaker main body and a rearward extension part that is bent from a side edge of the frame toward a back of the speaker main body and an inward extension part that is bent from the rearward extension part toward an inside of the speaker main body. Portions of the inward extension parts overlap with the speaker main body on the back side of the speaker main body. The fitted holes are provided in the inward extension parts.
Owner:FUNAI ELECTRIC CO LTD
Inkjet recording device
InactiveUS20120069112A1Reduced space requirementDeposition of particleOther printing apparatusInking apparatusEngineeringElectrical and Electronics engineering
An inkjet recording device includes: a medium feed part including a rotating body that rotates about a horizontal axis to feed an elongated recording medium while the recording medium is in contact against a circular outer face of the rotating body so that the recording medium is fed along an arcuate feed path conforming to the outer face; a medium recording part having a plurality of recording units arranged along the feed path, and that carries out recording through ejection deposition of ink onto the recording medium; an outfeed part that outfeeds the recording medium in a tangential direction from the rotating body at an outfeed position positioned in an upper half of the rotating body; and an ink fixation part facing from above the recording medium outfed from the rotating body, and fixes the ink that has been ejection-deposited onto the recording medium by the medium recording part.
Owner:SEIKO EPSON CORP
X-ray system and calibration method therefor
ActiveUS20080075349A1Reduced space requirementCalibrationTelevision system detailsCharacter and pattern recognitionMulti pointX-ray
In a method for calibration of an image-generating x-ray system with a digital x-ray receiver and an x-ray system operating with this calibration method, a number of first offset-corrected bright images are determined at a first constant reference temperature of the x-ray receiver respective at a number first dose settings. A second offset-corrected bright image are subsequently determined at a number of second reference temperatures and at second dose settings that correspond to respective first dose settings. A quotient image is calculated from the second bright image and the first bright image for each of these reference temperatures and is stored. A multi-point calibration at various reference temperatures is implemented with low time expenditure in this manner.
Owner:SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH
Driver authorisation system
InactiveUS20060113841A1Cost savingReduced space requirementElectric signal transmission systemsMultiple keys/algorithms usageDriver/operatorEmbedded system
Owner:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
Dynamic liine-detection system for processors having limited internal memory
ActiveUS20130128045A1Reduced space requirementReduce storage spaceCharacter and pattern recognitionColor television detailsLocal memoriesComputer vision
A line-detection system computes, using a local memory, a result of a partial conversion of image-space pixel data from image space to Hough space. The result is analyzed for edges corresponding to a line present in the partial conversion. The line is compared against other lines detected in previously computed partial results to identify a longest line in the image.
Owner:ANALOG DEVICES INC
Power tool
ActiveUS20160226339A1Effectively coolReduced space requirementMagnetic circuit rotating partsMagnetic circuit stationary partsPower toolMagnet
A power tool (1) includes a brushless motor (8) having a stator (9) and a rotor (10). The stator (9) includes: a tubular stator core (60); front and rear insulators (61, 62) fixed to the stator core; and coils (64), which are wound around a plurality of teeth (63) on the stator core. The rotor (10) includes: a rotor core (67) disposed within the stator; a rotary shaft (11) fixed to the rotor core; and one or more permanent magnets (68) fixed to the rotor core. A sensor-circuit board (65) detects the position(s) of the permanent magnet(s) and is fixed to the stator. One or more notched parts (91) is / are formed, in an outer circumference of the sensor-circuit board, between circumferentially-adjacent teeth in an axial direction of the stator. The notch part(s) allow(s) air for cooling the brushless motor to pass more easily through the interior of the stator.
Owner:MAKITA CORP
Rear mounted engine design with improved maintenance access for a military vehicle
InactiveUS7108093B1Reduced space requirementImproved accessVehicle arrangementsArmoured vehiclesAutomotive engineeringEngine mount
A military vehicle with a turbine engine mounted on an outer rear corner of the vehicle, with the engine being installed in a vertical orientation in order to save critical space. The vehicle is provided with access hatches which enable operators to easily work on the engine and related power generation components. The positioning of the engine allows the crew of the vehicle to be shielded from the heat, noise, and exhaust of the engine. The rear positioning of the engine also provides improved survivability of the engine, as well as a reduced heat signature for the vehicle. Finally, the unique engine placement provides easy access for maintenance and removal of components or component modules.
Owner:BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS LP
Rivet bolt in combination with an attachment and process for making same
A rivet bolt in combination with an attachment wherein the rivet bolt includes: a flange having a top surface and a bottom surface, and, a shaft having a threaded portion. An upper cylindrical portion of the rivet bolt includes an upper edge and an interior base surface having a drive head socket. The attachment receives the rivet bolt and comprises: a top surface, a bottom surface, a cylindrical bore therethrough, and an inverted frusto-conical surface extending from the top surface to the cylindrical bore. The upper cylindrical portion of the rivet bolt is deformed and rotatably and slidingly engages the inverted frusto-conical surface extending from the top surface of the attachment to the cylindrical bore therethrough. The upper cylindrical portion of the rivet bolt resides partially within the cylindrical bore. A process for making a rivet bolt in combination with an attachment is disclosed.
Owner:STAFAST PROD
Fuel cell system
InactiveUS20090117445A1Reduced space requirementLow power consumptionReactant parameters controlFuel cells groupingExhaust gasAutomotive engineering
The present invention makes a power generation environment of a MEA uniform. A fuel cell system of the present invention includes a fuel cell stack having a plurality of fuel cells arranged on an identical plane, a housing configured to cover the fuel cell stack above a surface of said fuel cell stack through an airflow space, an airflow generating section configured to form airflow in said airflow space, and a blowing path provided such that exhaust gas exhausted from the airflow space is introduced into the airflow space again via the airflow generating section.
Owner:NEC CORP
Camshaft with Camshaft Adjuster
InactiveUS20130068180A1Facilitate actuationReduced space requirementMachines/enginesNon-mechanical valveEngineeringCam
A camshaft for actuating the gas exchange valves of an internal combustion engine. The camshaft includes a camshaft tube, a hydraulic camshaft adjuster, a valve for controlling the hydraulic fluid supplied to the camshaft adjuster and an actuation device, arranged in the interior of the camshaft tube, for actuating the valve. The actuation device is secured against displacement in the axial direction. The camshaft is light-weight and functional elements in addition to the actuation device and optionally the valve can be integrated into the interior of the camshaft. It should furthermore be possible to arrange an oil or vacuum pump at the end of the camshaft opposite the camshaft adjuster, the pump being drivable by the camshaft. The actuation device is designed as an electromagnetic, piezoelectric or electrical actuator and is connected to the camshaft tube such that they rotate together.
Owner:THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER AG
Table with a foldable tabletop
InactiveUS20070101911A1Reduced space requirementEase of transportationFoldable tablesStowable tablesEngineeringMechanical engineering
Owner:LO CHIU HSIANG
Process for determining a time interval
InactiveUS20070085726A1Increase precision and interference resistanceReduced space requirementUsing electrical meansConverting sensor outputEngineeringMeasurement precision
In order to improve e.g. at a magnetostrictive position sensor the measurement precision and the robustness of the time measurement in spite of low installation size and cost, it is suggested according to the invention to generate a digital position impulse with defined time width from the analog position impulse so, that the middle of the digital impulse is located at the middle of the analog impulse and the time interval can be determined as time differential between the start impulse and the middle of the digital impulse.
Owner:ASM AUTOMATION SENSORIK MESSTECHN GMBH
Engine intake control device
InactiveUS20050279325A1Reduce numberReduced space requirementSpeed sensing governorsMachines/enginesFront coverThrottle
Provide is an engine intake control device in which components such as attachment brackets, attachment screws for attaching respective solenoid valves around an engine are not required, and the number of attachment operations is reduced. The engine intake control device includes: a throttle chamber (1); a throttle valve (5) rotatably provided in the throttle chamber (1) using a valve shaft (2); an electric motor (6) provided outside an air passage (50); a coupling mechanism (51) for transmitting a driving force of the electric motor (6) to the valve shaft (2); a cover (7) provided on one side of the throttle chamber (1) to cover the coupling mechanism (51); and a solenoid valve (10) attached to the throttle chamber (1) for applying a negative pressure in a surge tank to an external negative pressure actuator and interrupting application of the negative pressure to the external negative pressure actuator. The solenoid valve (10) is provided integrally with the cover (7).
Owner:MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP
Nested luggage cart
InactiveUS9840265B1Reduce spaceReduced space requirementSledge wheelsHand carts with multiple axesCartEngineering
A cart for transporting goods to various locations. The cart is configured to carry luggage and other items that require transportation, and designed to nest with like-constructed carts, thereby reducing the space required to store the carts when not in use. The cart comprises a platform configured to carry a load. The platform has a first end configured to nest within a like-shaped cart, a second end configured to receive and engage with at least a portion of said like-shaped cart, and opposing sides. The cart further includes a pair of push or pull handles having first ends secured to the first end of the platform and second ends secured to the second end of the platform, and a main body traversing between the first end and the second end. The cart also includes a plurality of wheels attached to a lower surface of the platform.
Owner:SUNCAST TECH
Case body with front panel and acoustic apparatus for vehicle use
InactiveUS20020121873A1Reduced space requirementLarge capacityCarrier coversRecord information storageEngineeringSurface plate
To provide a case body with a front panel that achieves a simplified structure and thus reduction in manufacturing cost, and allows a space in the case body to be effectively used. There is provided a case body with a front panel in which driving means is actuated to thereby cause an attitude of a panel 2 to be successively changed from a first state where the panel 2 is substantially parallel to a front surface of a case body 1, to a second state where the panel 2 substantially horizontally projects forward from the front surface of the case body 1, and to a third state where top and bottom as well as inside and outside of the panel 2 are reversed to the first state, wherein the driving means has a panel driving member 68 pivotably coupled to the panel via a drive shaft 68b, and as the drive shaft 68b moves, the shaft member 3 moves in the groove 4 to pivot the panel 2.
Owner:JVC KENWOOD CORP A CORP OF JAPAN
Curtain Fixing Device
InactiveUS20160073813A1Reduced space requirementSimple structureCurtain suspension devicesRod connectionsEngineeringElectrical and Electronics engineering
Owner:CHENG LI MING
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