604 results about "Operational performance" patented technology

The embodiment of the invention discloses an unlocking method, a server, a mobile terminal, an electronic lock and an unlocking system. The unlocking method comprises the following steps: the server obtains identifying information of a target electronic lock and identity information of an unlocking user from an unlocking verification request sent by the mobile terminal; the server recognizes the binding relationship of the identifying information of the target electronic lock and the identity information of the unlocking user; the server generates an unlocking instruction according to the recognized binding relationship and sends the unlocking instruction to the mobile terminal so as to indicate that the mobile terminal transmits the unlocking instruction to the target electronic lock, so that the target electronic lock is unlocked according to the unlocking instruction, wherein the mobile terminal and the electronic lock are interacted with each other based on near field communication. According to the technical scheme, the operational performance requirements on an electronic lock memory and a processor can be lowered, and the cost of the electronic lock is saved.

Runtime connection load balancing of work across connections to a clustered computing system involves the routing of requests for a service, based on the current operational performance of each of the instances that offer the service. A connection is selected from an identified connection pool, to connect to an instance that provides the service for routing a work request. The operational performance of the instances may be represented by performance information that characterizes the response time and/or the throughput of the service that is provided by a particular instance on a respective node of the system, and is relative to other instances that offer the same service.

The present disclosure relates to the use of hybrid predictive models to predict one or more of performance, availability, or degradation of a power plant or a component of the power plant. The hybrid predictive model comprises at least two model components, one based on a physics-based modeling approach and one based on an observational or data-based modeling approach. The hybrid predictive model may self-tune or self-correct as operational performance varies over time.

An RF-lightwave transmitter performs successive conversions of an information-bearing input signal in order to generate an output signal suitable for transmission in a wireless communications system. The transmitter includes a high-efficiency FM laser connected to a FM discriminator. In operation, the laser converts an RF signal into a frequency-modulated optical signal, and the discriminator converts this signal into an amplitude-modulated optical signal. The discriminator performs its conversion using a high slope-efficiency linear transfer function which ensures that the AM optical signal varies in accordance with a desired operational performance. The transmitter also includes a photodiode which converts the AM signal output from the optical discriminator back into an RF signal for transmission. Experimental results demonstrated that a transmitter of this type is able to realize greater than 10 dB RF insertion gain at less than 0 dBm optical power, with a high spurious-free dynamic range and low noise. A signal processor embodied within the transmitter may be used in a purely optical communication systems or may be used for other types of RF-photonics applications such as those expected for use in next-generation systems.

A method and apparatus is described for removing particles from an air-flow. An air-flow containing microscopic particulate matter is passed through a filter that rotates or oscillates at a high rate of speed relative to the speed of the air-flow and in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of the air-flow. The filter in motion impacts and thereby removes particulate matter from the air passing through it, yet the far smaller air molecules pass unimpeded through the mesh in the filter. The filter and filtration system maintain consistent operational performance despite changes in the condition of the filter and/or changes in the operational environment by adjusting the filter's speed and/or by cleaning the filter on a periodic or continuous basis. The effective life of a filter is extended, thereby increasing the period of time between filter replacements and reducing life-cycle man-power and material costs without any sacrifices in performance.

A system and method for initiating a limited operation mode and operating the hybrid electric vehicle in the limited operation mode is described. The system includes a user interface associated with the hybrid electric vehicle, an operating mode device and a control module. The operating mode device is coupled to the user interface and is configured to initiate one or more vehicle operation modes including a limited operation mode. The operating mode device is further configured to deactivate a second vehicle operation mode if the second vehicle operation mode is currently active in response to initiating the limited operation mode. The control module is coupled to the operating mode device. In some embodiments the control module is configured to generate commands for limiting the hybrid electric vehicle operational performance characteristics when the hybrid electric vehicle is in the limited operation mode.

An EL display having high operating performance and reliability is provided. LDD regions 15a through 15d of a switching TFT 201 formed in a pixel are formed such that they do not overlap gate electrodes 19a and 19b to provide a structure which is primarily intended for the reduction of an off-current. An LDD region 22 of a current control TFT 202 is formed such that it partially overlaps a gate electrode 35 to provide a structure which is primarily intended for the prevention of hot carrier injection and the reduction of an off-current. Appropriate TFT structures are thus provided depending on required functions to improve operational performance and reliability.

A method of determining a volume of fluid associated with a fluid storage and dispensing system, the volume of fluid having a height in the system, wherein the system include measurement apparatus for measuring the height. The method includes collecting a plurality of height measurement data from the measurement apparatus in a form readable by a computer; storing the plurality of height measurement data in a compressed matrix format in a computer memory; and performing regression analysis using the compressed matrix format to calculate the volume of fluid associated with the system.

A multiphase DC-DC converter architecture, in which respectively different channels have different operational performance parameters. These different parameters are selected so as to enable the converter to achieve an extended range of high efficiency. The converter contains a combination of one or more fast response time-based converter channels, and one or more highly efficient converter channels in respectively different phases thereof and combines the outputs of all the channels. The efficiency of the asymmetric multiphase converter is higher at light loads (up to approximately 12 amps), enabling it to offer longer battery life in applications that spend most of their operating time in the leakage mode, as noted above.

A computer-implemented method for modeling and/or improving operational performance of an energy system includes providing a graphical user interface configured to allow a user to manipulate equipment icons into an energy system model representation, using modular, piece-wise linear equipment models to simulate non-linear behavior of equipment represented by the manipulated equipment icons to solve an energy system model represented by the manipulation, and displaying a solution of the energy system model.

The present invention achieves the enhancement of stability of operational performance of a display device and the enlargement of margin of design in circuit designing. In a semiconductor device including a semiconductor, a gate insulation film which is brought into contact with the semiconductor, a gate electrode which faces an active layer by way of the gate insulation film, a first inorganic insulation film which is formed above the active layer, an SOG film which is formed on the first inorganic insulation film, and a second inorganic insulation film which is formed on the SOG film, and wiring which is formed on the second inorganic insulation film, an inner wall surface of a first opening portion formed in the SOG film is covered with the second inorganic insulation film and, at the same time, a second opening portion which is formed in a laminated body including the gate insulation film, the first inorganic insulation film and the second inorganic insulation film is provided to the inside of the first opening portion, and the semiconductor and the wiring are connected to each other through the first opening portion and the second opening portion.

A method and system for interactive modeling of high-level network performance with low-level link design provides a tool for optimizing networked computing systems and their link components simultaneously. The method models a fixed portion of a network and specifies operational performance levels and power constraints. A solution is chosen for a non-fixed network portion and the network is simulated to determine link requirements and synthesizes links in conformity with the link requirements. The links are analyzed to determine performance (e.g., bandwidth) and requirements (e.g., power) and network performance is recalculated. An iterative loop from the selection of the non-fixed topology through synthesis and recalculation of link performance can be implemented to optimize the link and network design. The links may be links that use an adaptive management policy that trades off power and bandwidth in multiple operating modes and the method may be used to optimize the operating modes and/or management rules.

A method for inspection of additive manufactured parts and monitoring operational performance of an additive manufacturing apparatus is provided. The method includes a heating step for heating an area of a build platform on which at least one part is built by the additive manufacturing apparatus. An obtaining step is used for obtaining, in real-time during an additively manufactured build process, a thermographic scan of the area of the build platform. An evaluating step evaluates, by a processor, the thermographic scan. A determining step determines, based on the evaluating, whether an operational flaw with the additive manufacturing apparatus has occurred or a defect in the at least one part has occurred.

A method for inspection and assessment of 3D manufactured parts and operational performance of a 3D manufacturing apparatus is provided. The method includes the step of obtaining, in real-time during a 3D printing build process in which at least one structure or part is built by the 3D manufacturing apparatus, an electro-magnetic scan of an area of a build platform on which the at least one structure is built. An evaluating step evaluates, by a processor, the electro-magnetic scan. A determining step determines, based on the evaluating step, whether an operational flaw with the 3D manufacturing apparatus has occurred.

A method of monitoring a fluid storage and dispensing system having a measurement apparatus for measuring a volume of fluid associated with the system and a plurality of temperature sensing devices disposed at a plurality of locations within the system. The method includes collecting a plurality of measurement data from the measurement apparatus and the plurality of temperature sensing devices in a form readable by a computer; storing the plurality of measurement data in a compressed matrix format in a computer memory; and statistically analyzing the compressed matrix format to determine operational monitoring information and to calculate the volume of fluid based on the measurement data collected from the measurement apparatus and the plurality of temperature sensing devices.