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1788 results about "Control electronics" patented technology

Action control system

To enable provision of appropriate action guidance to users.SOLUTION: An action control system disclosed herein comprises a processing unit for performing specific processing using a sentence generation model for generating a sentence according to an input sentence, and an output unit configured to control an action of an electronic device to output a result of the specific processing. The processing unit, upon receipt of a disaster notification notifying of a predetermined disaster, collects disaster information related to the disaster notification, and acquires a result of the specific processing using an output of the sentence generation model that uses a text instructing presentation of action guidance as an action guideline in the collected disaster information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2A
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Thermoelectric coupler for selective heat transfer between coolant loops in a device cooling system

A disclosed device cooling system includes a first coolant loop that circulates a first cooling media through a device; a second coolant loop that circulates a second cooling media through the device; a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) positioned between the first coolant loop and the second coolant loop; and control electronics configured to selectively drive the TEC to transfer heat between the first coolant loop and the second coolant loop.
Owner:MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC

Verifying operation of temperature sensor of an aerosol-generating device

An aerosol-generating device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-forming substrate is provided, the aerosol-generating device including: an electrically powered heater element configured to heat the aerosol-forming substrate; a temperature sensor coupled to the electrically powered heater element and configured to sense a temperature of the electrically powered heater element; a power source configured to supply power to the electrically powered heater element and the temperature sensor; and control electronics configured to measure an impedance value of the electrically powered heater element, correlate the measured impedance value with a value of impedance determined from the temperature of the electrically powered heater element as sensed by the temperature sensor, and control the supply of power to the electrically powered heater element based on the correlation. A method of controlling an electrically powered heater element of the aerosol-generating device is also provided.
Owner:PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA

Vertically integrated electro-absorption modulated lasers and methods of fabrication

Electro-absorption modulators (EAM) and monolithically integrated electro-absorption modulated lasers (EML) and methods of fabrication are disclosed. Vertically stacked waveguides for a distributed feedback (DFB) laser, an electro-absorption modulator (EAM) and a passive output waveguide are vertically integrated, and the DFB laser, EAM and output waveguide are optically coupled using laterally tapered vertical optical couplers. Laterally tapered vertical optical couplers provides an alternative to conventional butt-coupling of a laser and EAM, offering improved reliability for high power operation over extended lifetimes. Optionally, the EML comprises monolithically integrated electronic circuitry, e.g., driver and control electronics for the DFB laser and EAM. Beneficially, integrated EAM driver and control circuitry comprises a high-speed electro-optical control loop for very high-speed linearization and temperature compensation, e.g. to enable advanced modulation schemes, such as PAM-4 and DP-QPSK, for analog optical data center interconnect applications. Some embodiments are compatible with fabrication using a single epitaxial growth.
Owner:ELECTROPHOTONIC IC INC

Electronic device for executing one or more applications based on state of flexible display and method thereof

According to an embodiment, at least one processor of a multi-foldable electronic device, individually and / or collectively, is configured to control the electronic device to: display an execution screen of a first application on a first region, a second region and a third region of a flexible display; identify any of a second housing and a third housing being folded with respect to a first housing; display an execution screen of a first application on the second region and an execution screen of a second application on the first region and the third region, based on identifying that the second housing is folded with respect to the first housing; and display an execution screen of the first application on the first region and the second region and an execution screen of the second application on the third region, based on identifying that the third housing is folded with respect to the first housing.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Method and equipment for constant temperature control of printer nozzle and storage medium

The invention discloses a method and equipment for constant temperature control of a printer nozzle and a storage medium, and relates to the technical field of printer nozzle temperature control, temperature data is collected in real time through a distributed temperature sensor array, and PID parameters are adjusted by combining environment temperature and humidity and ink flow and utilizing a dynamic self-adaptive control algorithm model, so that the temperature of the printer nozzle is controlled. The method comprises feedforward control, partition gradient heating, a pulse type low-power-consumption heating mode and an abnormal temperature processing mechanism, precise control over the temperature of the spray head is achieved, the electronic equipment comprises a multi-sensor fusion module, a data processing module, a power driving module and a state monitoring module, efficient execution of a control strategy is ensured, and the control efficiency is improved. According to the method and the equipment, the control strategy is continuously optimized through the self-adaptive learning function, and the printing quality and the equipment stability are improved.
Owner:GUANGZHOU SENYANG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD

Integrated module for an apparatus from lighting, sound, video or special effects engineering for providing control by means of an ethernet connection

An ethernet device connector built-in module for a controllable apparatus from lighting, sound, video or special effects engineering, for incorporating the apparatus in a chain of apparatuses serially connected by ethernet. The construction of the built-in module allows serial control of complexly switchable apparatuses. The built-in module provides a data supply and, for example, a power supply of a chain of serially interconnected apparatuses via two external plug-in locations being interconnected via an interposed distributor component that has an ethernet contact interface on a PCB of the built-in module for connecting within the apparatus, the built-in module to control electronics of the apparatus. The distributor component is configured here to distribute a data supply signal and optionally a power supply signal supplied by one of the two external plug-in locations to the other one of the two external plug-in locations and the ethernet contact interface on the PCB.
Owner:NEUTRIK

Trailer frame rail suspension for electric and hybrid transport

A self contained battery and slide frame houses a pair of trailer axles and an electrical vehicle storage battery secured by parallel slide frame rails adapted for attachment to an underside of a standard tractor trailer (Class 8) trailer frame. The slide frame attaches to an underside of a trailer using perforated frame beams used to vary a position of the wheel / axle assemblies relative to the trailer body and payload. The slide frame rails provide self contained support for a storage battery, e-axle, control electronics and connecting wires for charging and running a vehicle load from the storage battery. Vehicle loads powered by the storage battery include transport refrigeration units (TRUs) and electrical vehicle (EV) tractors.
Owner:NIVALIS ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC

Graphical user interface device and method

The present invention relates to a computer-implemented of controlling an electronic device with a display and a user input. The method includes the steps of: displaying a first visual object within a graphical user interface; wherein the first visual object comprises a plurality of first visual elements, and wherein the first visual elements are displayed in a first visual state in a ring within the graphical user interface; detecting a first user input event at one of the first visual elements; in response to the first user input event, displaying a second visual object within the graphical user interface; wherein the second visual object comprises a plurality of second visual elements, and wherein the second visual elements are displayed in a ring surrounding the first visual object within the graphical user interface; detecting a second user input event at one of the second visual elements; and, in response to the second user input event, controlling the electronic device to access functionality associated with the second visual element. An electronic device and a computer program are also disclosed.
Owner:CORE NETWORK LTD

Electronic device, and method for controlling brightness of display in electronic device

An electronic device according to various embodiments comprises: a display; a camera module; a sensor module including a first sensor, which is disposed on the rear part of the electronic device and operates on the basis of light, and a second sensor, which is disposed on the front part of the electronic device and operates on the basis of light; and a processor including a first processor and a second processor, wherein the processor can be configured to control the brightness of the display on the basis of data received from the first sensor and data received from the second sensor when the camera module is in an inactive state, and control the brightness of the display on the basis of data received from the second sensor, and not on the basis of data received from the first sensor, when the camera module is in an active state.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Electro-photonic transmitter and receiver integrated circuits (chiplets) for co-packaged optics and methods of operation

Electro-photonic integrated circuits comprising optical transmitters and receivers are disclosed, wherein a monolithically integrated electro-absorption modulated laser (EML) is operable bidirectionally, in a transmitter mode and in a receiver mode. Vertically stacked waveguides are provided for a laser and an electro-absorption modulator (EAM). The laser and EAM are optically coupled using a laterally tapered vertical optical coupler. The EML comprises monolithically integrated electronic circuitry, e.g., driver and control electronics for the driving the laser and EAM as an EML, in transmitter mode. The control circuitry comprises a transimpedance amplifier (TIA). The EAM has first and second parts that can be independently biased. In receiver mode, the laser current is reduced to close to the threshold, and a first part of the EAM is biased to absorb residual laser light, and the second part of the EAM acts as a photodiode receiver to provide a photocurrent to the TIA.
Owner:ELECTROPHOTONIC IC INC

Electronic device comprising expandable display, and method for controlling screen of electronic device

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a flexible display comprising a first housing, a second housing and a third housing movably coupled with respect to the first housing, a first region disposed in the first housing to form a first surface exposed to the outside of the electronic device, a second region which extends from the first region and is located inside the second housing, and a third region which extends from the first region and is located inside the second housing, and a processor that may display a first screen in the first region, determine a direction and a distance in which the flexible display is extended based on a value obtained by a sensor, and display a screen different from the first screen in the second region or the third region based on the determination.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

System and method of sleep induction

A sleep induction device includes a headband, multiple transcranial stimulation electrodes, and control electronics to drive the electrodes. The sleep induction device may be worn by an awake user prior to attempting sleep. The control electronics are configured to cause the stimulation electrodes to emit a sequence of stimulation waveforms separated by interstimulus periods. The stimulation waveforms may have the characteristics of low-delta waveforms that may characterize non-REM stage 3 sleep. The stimulation period may last from about 4-8 seconds and the interstimulus period may last from about 10 to 30 seconds. A sleep induction session may include multiple alternating stimulation and non-stimulation periods. The sleep induction session may last for about 5 minutes to about 30 minutes.
Owner:TELEDYNE SCIENTIFIC & IMAGING LLC

Electronic device comprising flexible display and method for controlling electronic device

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise: a wireless communication module including wireless communication circuitry; a first housing; a second housing coupled to the first housing to be able to slide; a flexible display comprising a first display area visible when the second housing is in a slide-in state with regard to the first housing, and a second display area visible when the second housing is in a slide-out state with regard to the first housing; a memory; and at least one processor, comprising processing circuitry, operatively connected to the wireless communication module, the flexible display, and the memory. At least one processor, individually and / or collectively, may be configured to control the electronic device to: display a first application in the first display area based on the second housing being in a slide-in state with regard to the first housing, display, at a first location in the first display area, a notification received from an external electronic device using the wireless communication module, generate a state change icon at a second location in the first display area based on reception of the notification, switch the second housing from the slide-in state to the slide-out state based on the state change icon being touched, and display a second application corresponding to the notification in the second display area.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Key operation method and related device

The invention provides a key operation method and a related device. A pressure sensor, an optical sensor, a bioelectric sensor and a temperature sensor can be arranged in a first key of the electronic equipment. The electronic equipment can accurately identify whether the touch operation acts on the first key and the type of the touch operation according to the data detected by the sensor in the first key. Therefore, the first key can support various types of touch operations (such as short-press operation, long-press operation, light-press operation, heavy-press operation, up-slide operation and the like). According to the method, a user can conveniently carry out different types of touch operations on the first key so as to control the electronic equipment to realize multiple functions.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

Action control system

To make an electronic device take an appropriate action in response to an action of a user.SOLUTION: An action control system disclosed herein comprises an input unit for receiving user input including information on date of birth and an area of residence of a particular infant, a processing unit for performing specific processing using a sentence generation model for generating a sentence according to an input sentence, and an output unit configured to control an action of an electronic device to output a result of the specific processing, where the specific processing comprises suggesting meal recipes for the infant. The processing unit determines whether a predetermined trigger condition is met or not and, when affirmative, suggests meal recipes for the infant using an output of the sentence generation model that uses information obtained from the user input as the input sentence.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Parking brake device for a utility vehicle

A parking brake device with at least one first connector line to a compressed air source and with at least one second connector line to a compressed air source, includes at least one electronically actuable bistable valve arrangement for the actuation of a spring brake cylinder and at least one further electronically actuable redundancy control valve arrangement for the actuation of a redundant brake system. At least one first control electronics module and at least one second control electronics module are provided which can be operated independently of one another. The bistable valve arrangement can be actuated via the first control electronics module, and, independently thereof, the redundancy control valve arrangement can be actuated via the second control electronics module.
Owner:KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUER NUTZFAHIZEUGE GMBH

Method for Controlling Movement of Cursor on Electronic Device, Mobile Device, and Electronic Device

A method for controlling movement of a cursor on an electronic device, a mobile device, and. an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes: a processor; a memory; a display screen, where the display screen includes a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge, the first edge is parallel to the second edge, the third edge is parallel to the-fourth edge, the first edge and the second edge are parallel to a first direction, the third edge and the fourth edge are parallel to a second direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and a cursor on the display screen moves on the display screen with the mobile device; at least two UWB base stations; and a computer program, where when the computer program is executed by the processor, the electronic device is enabled to perform the following steps: when the cursor moves to the third edge or the fourth edge, and an intersection point between a straight line in a direction to which the mobile device points and a plane on which the display screen is located is not between a straight line on which the third edge lies and a straight line on which the fourth edge lies, the cursor no longer moves in the first direction with the mobile device. The electronic device resolves a problem of out-of-focus between the mobile device and the cursor on the display screen.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

Electronic device, method for controlling electronic device, and program for controlling electronic device

An electronic device includes a plurality of sensors installed in predetermined orientations at different positions. Each of the plurality of sensors includes a transmission antenna that transmits a transmission wave, a reception antenna that receives a reflected wave that is the transmission wave having been reflected, and a control unit that detects an object that reflects the transmission wave, based on a transmission signal transmitted as the transmission wave and a reception signal received as the reflected wave. The electronic device further includes a determination unit that determines a shift in orientation of at least any of the plurality of sensors, based on detection results of an object obtained by the plurality of sensors.
Owner:KYOCERA CORP

Self-adhesive phototherapy treatment device

An apparatus for use in therapeutic and / or cosmetic treatments is provided herein. For example, a self-adhesive ambulatory phototherapy treatment device comprises a double-sided self-adhesive layer which is capable of attaching itself to a patient to be treated, the self-adhesive layer being substantially transparent to wavelength of light used for the phototherapy treatment and wherein the self-adhesive ambulatory phototherapy treatment device includes a treatment head comprising of a light source, a battery and control electronics.
Owner:AMBICARE HEALTH LTD

Electronic equipment and shell assembly

The invention relates to the technical field of terminals, and discloses electronic equipment and a shell assembly, and the electronic equipment comprises a shell and a movable decoration module. The movable decoration module is at least partially exposed out of the outer wall face of the shell and can at least partially move relative to the shell. When the movable decoration module moves relative to the shell, an electric signal for controlling the operation of the electronic equipment can be generated. That is, the movable decoration module can realize mobility, and can also generate electric signals for controlling the operation of the electronic equipment and other electronic equipment in communication connection with the electronic equipment. According to the electronic equipment, the movable design of the decoration module relative to the shell is realized, and the physical touch feeling of a user is improved. In addition, the movable decoration module can generate an electric signal, and the electronic equipment can control related functions of the electronic equipment and other electronic equipment in communication connection with the electronic equipment based on the electric signal, so that the integration of physical touch and function interaction is realized, the playability of the electronic equipment is improved, and the user experience is improved.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

Method for controlling a fan on a spray device, and spray device

A method is provided for controlling a fan on a high volume low pressure (HVLP) paint-spray device. The HVLP paint-spray device includes a trigger, for triggering a spraying procedure, a paint feed, the fan with a fan motor, and control electronics for the fan. The control electronics include a power control for the fan motor, and with the HVLP paint-spray device switched on in an interrupted spraying procedure the fan motor is actively energized at least temporarily at a reduced power in comparison with the spraying procedure The method includes activating, by at least one switch or button, the control electronics for operation of the motor, and controlling, by at least the trigger, emission of paint.
Owner:J WAGNER GMBH

Reconfigurable stand ecosystem

Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.
Owner:APPLE INC

Electronic device and method for controlling the electronic device thereof

An electronic device and a method of controlling an electronic device are provided. The method includes obtaining an image comprising a text through a camera, identifying an input text, among texts included in the image, to be translated, obtaining a first vector corresponding to the input text by inputting the identified input text to an encoder of a translation model, identifying whether additional information is necessary to translate the input text by inputting the first vector to a first artificial intelligence model trained to translate the input text, based on identification that the additional information is necessary, identifying additional information among the at least one context information by inputting the first vector and at least one context information obtained from the image, and obtaining an output text corresponding to the input text by inputting the first vector and the identified additional information to a decoder of the translation model.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Built-in module for device of light, sound, image or effect technology for providing control by means of ethernet connection

To provide an apparatus for incorporating an apparatus in a chain of apparatuses serially connected by ethernet and capable of controlling lighting, sound, video or special effects engineering.SOLUTION: An ethernet-based construction of an ethernet device connector built-in module 1 allows serial control of complexly switchable apparatuses. The built-in module provides data and power of a chain of serially interconnected apparatuses via two external slots 3A, 3B being connected to an ethernet contact interface on a circuit board via distributors 10 interconnected to each other, for connecting the ethernet device connector built-in module 1 to control electronics of the apparatus within the apparatus. The distributor 10 (e.g., PoE switch or PoDL switch) is configured to distribute a data signal and a power supply signal, as necessary, supplied by one of the two external slots 3A, 3B to the other one of the slots and the ethernet contact interface on the circuit board.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
Owner:NEUTRIK

Modular omni-directional sensor array enclosure

ActiveUS12231751B1Sensor arrayOptical Module
A modular omni-directional sensor array (MOSA) enclosure is provided for visual surveillance. The MOSA enclosure is disposable on an elevated position and includes a lower equipment module and an upper optical module. The equipment module contains electrical power and control electronics and is disposed on the elevated position from underneath. The optical module contains a plurality of cameras viewing radially outward. The optical module is disposed onto the equipment module from above.
Owner:USA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

Compressed air system of a motor vehicle with a pressure regulating unit spatially separated from the air dryer unit.

The invention relates to a compressed air system (1) of a motor vehicle, in particular of a towing vehicle of a towing vehicle-trailer combination, comprising a compressed air supply system (2), wherein the compressed air supply system (2) includes a compressor connection (10) for a compressor (9) and, as separate units: an air dryer unit (3) with a replaceable air dryer cartridge (4) and a base (5) for the air dryer cartridge (4), a pressure control unit (6) with a first valve assembly (7) and a first control or regulating electronics unit (8) which includes routines for pressure regulation, and with at least one supply air outlet (11), wherein the first control or regulating electronics unit (8) controls the first valve assembly (7) at least in the sense of a pressure regulating function.to generate a pressure-controlled supply of compressed air for at least one compressed air reservoir (12) from the compressed air supplied through the compressor connection (10) at the at least one supply air outlet (11), wherein a compressed air connection is provided between the air dryer assembly (3) and the compressed air control and distribution assembly (6), which includes or is formed by at least one pneumatic line (13).
Owner:KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUER NUTZFAHIZEUGE GMBH

Control system

To enable provision of assistance in planning menus according to a wish of each individual.SOLUTION: A control system disclosed herein comprises an input unit for receiving user input, a processing unit for performing specific processing using a sentence generation model for generating a sentence according to input data, and an output unit configured to control an electronic device to output a result of the specific processing. The processing unit determines whether or not the user input includes a menu creation request and, when affirmative, performs first specific processing for creating a menu using an output of the sentence generation model that uses a text instructing creation of a menu according to information obtained from the user input as the input data, and then performs second specific processing for generating a list of ingredients to be used for the created menu and ordering the ingredients on the list.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4C
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Techniques to control corrosion for electronic devices through use of a corrosion inhibitor substance

Presented herein is a corrosion inhibitor dispensing system that provides for the in-situ application of a corrosion inhibitor in order to protect internal elements of an apparatus from corrosion. In one example, an apparatus is provided that may include a housing to contain one or more electronic components. The housing includes air inflow ports configured to limit internal air from exiting the housing during a corrosion inhibitor dispensing processes, air outflow ports configured to limit external air from entering the housing during the dispensing process, and one or more fans to direct airflow for the housing. The apparatus further includes a corrosion inhibitor dispensing system that includes a dispensing container to hold a corrosion inhibitor in a non-vaporized state and includes one or more ports for dispensing the corrosion inhibitor in a vaporized state during the corrosion inhibitor dispensing processes. A controller is provided to manage the dispensing process.
Owner:CISCO TECHNOLOGY INC

Electric motor

An electric motor is described, with a stator, a rotor surrounding the stator, a shaft connected to the rotor in a rotationally fixed manner, a first housing component and a second housing component, which together enclose a motor compartment in which the rotor and the stator are arranged, wherein a first end of the shaft is arranged in the motor compartment, and a second end of the shaft protrudes from an opening of the second housing component. It is envisaged that the first housing component, together with a third housing component, encloses an electronics compartment in which control electronics are arranged, wherein a wall of the first housing component separates the motor compartment from the electronics compartment, and the control electronics have a circuit board whose board plane faces the said wall.
Owner:BORGWARNER INC