4513 results about "Signal amplification" patented technology

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the use of microsphere arrays to detect and quantify a number of nucleic acid reactions. The invention finds use in genotyping, i.e. the determination of the sequence of nucleic acids, particularly alterations such as nucleotide substitutions (mismatches) and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Similarly, the invention finds use in the detection and quantification of a nucleic acid target using a variety of amplification techniques, including both signal amplification and target amplification. The methods and compositions of the invention can be used in nucleic acid sequencing reactions as well. All applications can include the use of adapter sequences to allow for universal arrays.

The invention is a device for multi-band, multi-channel, wireless communications that automatically provides signal amplification when and where necessary, and that automatically avoids harmful interference to base stations and other parts of the communications infrastructure. The device is especially suitable for, but not limited to, cellular and PCS bands and channels. The invention is a unique combination of an adjustable gain, bidirectional amplifier, a GPS receiver, a processor, and one or more removable, non-volatile, updatable memory devices. Alternatively, the memory can be an internal device accessible via an electronic port such as a USB. In either case, the memory stores comprehensive information that determines if amplification is necessary at a particular location sensed by the GPS receiver. Because the memory devices are updatable, they therefore provide protection against piracy and unauthorized and improper use. As an added measure of protection for the wireless networks, the device includes a dedicated apparatus that permits a service technician to remotely deactivate it in the event of a malfunction.

A method and apparatus for sensing and measuring stress waves. The method comprises the steps of: a.) sensing motion, where the motion comprises a stress wave component and a vibration component; b.) separating the stress wave component from the vibration component with a high pass filter to create a signal proportional to the stress wave; c.) amplifying the signal to create an amplified signal; d.) processing the amplified signal with a sample and hold peak detector over a predetermined interval of time to determine peaks of the amplified signal over said predetermined period of time; e.) creating an output signal proportional to the determined peaks of the amplified signal; and, f.) repeating steps d.) and e.). The invention also includes an apparatus for implementing the method of the invention.

A speaker system for a musical instrument that detects the displacement of a voice coil of a speaker and provides feedback processing. The speaker system has a preamp that alters the frequency characteristics of the an electrical signal that has been input to an input terminal, and a power amplifier that amplifies the electrical signal. A speaker is driven by the power amplifier and a feedback unit detects the displacement of the speaker and provides a feedback signal to the power amplifier. The power amplifier amplifies the electrical signal in conformance with the output of the preamp and the feedback signal.

An apparatus and method for providing a centralized speaker system that allows multiple speakers connected to a central amplifier speaker line to be monitored and controlled from a central location via a master/slave protocol. The centralized speaker system comprises a central station for selectively communicating at least one of a command and an information signal to a destination device. A tone generator is adapted to communicate an activation tone to the destination device. An amplifier, which is colocated with the central station, is adapted to amplify the signals to the destination device.

Disclosed embodiments comprise a computer device comprising communication apparatus operatively configured for boosting communication signals to prevent cancerous diseases and to provide interactive user interface. The communication apparatus is further configured to convert sound waves, vibrations, solar energy, wind force and pressure force into electrical energy communicable to a battery cell. Disclosed embodiment encompasses three modes of communications—the Cell phone, wireless Internet applications, and Global communication and information. Embodiments provide communication apparatus operable to enhance mobile communication efficiency with touch sensitive display and energy platform configured with memories, processors, modules, and including advanced vehicular computing and media applications for in-vehicle interactive communications and wireless Internet applications. Embodiments further provide a communication apparatus comprising a gaming device, a wireless media device with visor screen configured with touch pads comprising sensors being embedded in silicon substrate and fused in micro fiber material having excellent electrical characteristics. Certain embodiments provide communication apparatus configured for voice enabled applications comprising human voice auditory operable to convert text to voice auditory and/or voice auditory to text applications, providing signal amplification with better data and graphical transmission. Embodiments further provide a communication apparatus comprising a media device configured for various communications and Internet applications.

The speed of a fan motor is controlled by varying a DC voltage to the fan motor. A series pass transistor is used to vary the DC voltage to the fan motor. A power management controller sets the fan motor speed by outputting pulses to a pulse-to-DC voltage converter that changes the pulses to a proportional DC control voltage for controlling the series pass transistor. A tachometer output amplifier circuit is used to remove DC components and amplify to useful logic levels a low level tachometer output signal from the fan motor. The amplified tachometer signal is used by the power management controller in controlling the rotational speed of the fan motor.

Circuitry for monitoring the operation of an optoelectronic transceiver includes a sequence of interconnected signal processing circuits for processing an analog input signal and producing a digital result signal, where the analog signal represents one or more operating conditions of the optoelectronic transceiver. The sequence of signal processing circuits include gain circuitry for amplifying or attenuating the analog input signal by a gain value to produce a scaled analog signal, an analog to digital converter for converting the scaled analog signal into a first digital signal, and digital adjustment circuitry for digitally adjusting the first digital signal to produce the digital result signal. The digital adjustment circuitry includes shifting circuitry configured to shift an input digital signal in accordance with a shift value so as to produce a digital shifted signal. The digital result signal is stored in memory in predefined locations accessible by a host.

The invention provides a short distance transmission system for wireless electromagnetic wave signals of a downhole near bit and a short distance transmission method, and belongs to the field of geosteering systems and measurement while drilling instruments in industries such as petroleum, mines and geological prospecting. The automatic gain control technology is adopted in the short distance transmission system for realizing the automatic adjustment of enlargement factors of downhole weak signals. The short distance transmission system comprises a short section receiving assembly and a short section transmitting assembly, wherein the short section receiving assembly and the short section transmitting assembly are respectively provided with a receiving antenna and a transmitting antenna. Due to the fact that radial coupled antennas are adopted, the short distance transmission system is relatively simple in structure. Meanwhile, the short distance transmission system is high in arithmetic speed and can meet demands for real-time transmission of a large number of signals. Moreover, a front end processing module special for the downhole weak signals is utilized for carrying out the automatic gain adjustment to the collected signals, maintaining stable output of the signals and lowering processing difficulty of subsequent signals, and therefore the signal transmission quality is greatly improved.

Described herein are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture involving neutral conjugated polymers including methods for synthesis of neutral conjugated water-soluble polymers with linkers along the polymer main chain structure and terminal end capping units. Such polymers may serve in the fabrication of novel optoelectronic devices and in the development of highly efficient biosensors. The invention further relates to the application of these polymers in assay methods.

Disclosed herein are diagnostic assays using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)-active particles, including liquid-based assays; magnetic capture assays; microparticle-nanoparticle satellite structures for signal amplification in an assay; composite SERS-active particles useful for enhanced detection of targets; and sample tubes and processes for using the same.

An audio apparatus includes: a connector that supports a multipolar plug including a plurality of plug terminals, the connector having a plurality of connector terminals including an input terminal of an audio collection section and an output terminal that outputs a noise canceling signal; a signal amplification section that amplifies a combined signal generated by combining the noise canceling signal and a reproduction audio signal, the signal amplification section being provided on an audio signal line that connects the input terminal and the output terminal; a detection section that detects whether the multipolar plug is inserted or pulled out by detecting change of voltage of a voltage supply line connected to the audio signal line; and a suppression section that suppresses output from the signal amplification section when the multipolar plug is pulled out but does not suppress the output when the multipolar plug is inserted.

The invention discloses an IGBT drive protection circuit, which comprises positive and negative power supplies, a signal and feedback optical coupler, a signal amplification circuit, an undervoltage detection and indication circuit, an IGBT overcurrent detection and reset circuit, a soft turn-off circuit, a fault latch and retaining circuit and the like. The undervoltage detection circuit if the power supply at the receiving terminal of the signal optical coupler and the positive/negative power supply are undervoltage, and an LED is lighted if the power supply at the receiving terminal of thesignal optical coupler and the positive/negative power supply are not undervoltage to enable a drive circuit. The IGBT overcurrent detection circuit can sample a collector-emitter voltage drop duringthe period when the IGBT is turned on, detect time delay according to high-low dynamic adjustment of the collector-emitter voltage drop, start a soft turn-off process and perform self locking to ensure soft turn off when the collector-emitter voltage drop exceeds a preset threshold, retain the overcurrent fault state, keep the IGBT turned off during the retaining period, transmit the state to a control circuit and keep time set between millisecond and second.

The methods and compositions provided herein are based on use of reporter system to detect multiple analyte in a sample. The reporter system can be a signal amplification system that includes a carrier, typically a particle containing an analyte binding moiety, and multiple copies of a signaling moiety. Different reporter system can bind with different analyte. Different reporter system or their signaling moiety can be distinguished and detected. In various embodiments, the signaling moiety is physically released from its carrier after the carrier has been bound to the analyte and distinguished and detected after the release.

The devices and method are provided for detecting labeled and label-free analytes, such as nucleic acids and proteins, employing conjugated cationic, anionic and neutral polymers. The analytes can be immobilized on a solid support material. The solid support material can be disposed in the pre-fabricated patterns on a substrate. The chemical structures of the polymers employed by the various embodiments of the present invention are described herein.

The invention provides unmanned helicopter pesticide applying operation automatic control system and method based on GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation, belonging to the field of agricultural technology. The main communication end of a flight control host machine is communicated with a GPS, and the main control output end is connected with the controlled end of a rotor flight system to be used for sending a navigation control signal to the flight system according to a preset air line and real-time position information transmitted by the GPS; an unmanned helicopter is also provided with a pesticide applying device and a pesticide applying control system, wherein the pesticide applying device comprises a pesticide box, a liquid pump, a spray rod and a spray head; the pesticide applying control system comprises a main control circuit, a communication module, a feedback module, a signal processing module and a power transformation module; the main control circuit is used for feeding back the state information of the pesticide applying system to the flight control host machine by the communication module; and the signal processing module is used for amplifying a pesticide applying control signal transmitted by the main control circuit into an electric signal and controlling the liquid pump to carry out pesticide applying operation. The system and the method can control the unmanned helicopter to flight according to the preset air line by the GPS and perform a spray task according to a preset GPS air line.

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the use of microsphere arrays to detect and quantify a number of nucleic acid reactions. The invention finds use in genotyping, i.e. the determination of the sequence of nucleic acids, particularly alterations such as nucleotide substitutions (mismatches) and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Similarly, the invention finds use in the detection and quantification of a nucleic acid target using a variety of amplification techniques, including both signal amplification and target amplification. The methods and compositions of the invention can be used in nucleic acid sequencing reactions as well. All applications can include the use of adapter sequences to allow for universal arrays.

A Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) for powering a single element of a multi-element antenna, the SSPA comprising:

an RF amplifier, having a signal amplifying path that includes preamplifier, driver amplifier and a power output stage;

an Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC) for providing a variable value of DC voltage for powering the power output stage of the RF amplifier;

a control ASIC for receiving an input power signal of the RF amplifier for providing a voltage control signal to the EPC to determine the value of the DC voltage, the control ASIC addressing an EEPROM holding a collection of control words that define output values of a control output signal for varying values of said input power, such that the value of the DC voltage to the power output stage is varied so as to control the gain compression of the RF amplifier for varying values of input power in order to maintain constant amplifier linearity.

A frequency-dependent phase pre-distortion technique is applied to an input signal in order to reduce spurious emissions resulting from subsequent amplification of the signal. In preferred embodiments, the frequency-dependent phase pre-distortion of the present invention is implemented in combination with the (frequency-independent) magnitude and phase pre-distortion technique described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/395,490 (“the '490 application”), where one or more frequency-dependent phase pre-distortion signals are either advanced or delayed relative to the main pre-distorted signal generated in accordance with the '490 application. Each frequency-dependent phase pre-distortion signal is preferably based on a 180° phase difference between a pair of (critical) frequencies located outside (e.g., one on each side) of the signal channel. The magnitude of the frequency difference between the pair of critical frequencies dictates the magnitude of the desired advancement or delay in time of the frequency-dependent pre-distortion signal relative to the main pre-distorted signal. Embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in either the baseband domain or the RF domain. Implementations may also be based on look-up tables that are adaptively updated to ensure optimal performance over time.

A memory array includes wordlines, local bitlines, two-terminal memory elements, global bitlines, and local-to-global bitline pass gates and gain stages. The memory elements are formed between the wordlines and local bitlines. Each local bitline is selectively coupled to an associated global bitline, by way of an associated local-to-global bitline pass gate. During a read operation when a memory element of a local bitline is selected to be read, a local-to-global gain stage is configured to amplify a signal on or passing through the local bitline to an amplified signal on or along an associated global bitline. The amplified signal, which in one embodiment is dependent on the resistive state of the selected memory element, is used to rapidly determine the memory state stored by the selected memory element.

A pulsed laser light source is provided. A continuous light beam is first generated by a CW laser source such as a laser diode, a superfluorescent source or a CW solid state laser. The continuous light beam is then modulated by a first modulator, and further shaped by a second modulator at least in partial synchronization with the first. The first and second modulators are preferably each followed by a gain medium for signal amplification.

A bolt with a function of measuring strain, comprising a Wheatstone bridge circuit comprising a strain sensor and a dummy resistor, a translate circuit that amplifies a signal from the Wheatstone bridge circuit to convert the same into a digital signal, a transmitting circuit that transmits the digital signal outside the bolt, and a power circuit, by which electromagnetic wave energy received from outside the bolt is supplied as a power source for at least any one of the circuits.

The invention discloses a sleep period separating method and system. The method is applied to a sleep period separating system. The system comprises a first measuring electrode, a second measuring electrode, a first reference electrode, a second reference electrode, an amplification collector and a period separating device. The first measuring electrode is used for being placed on the left side of the forehead or the temporal hair-free region on the left side of a testee, the second measuring electrode is used for being placed on the right side of the forehead or the temporal hair-free region on the right side of the testee, the first reference electrode is used for being placed on the periphery of the left ear of the testee, and the second reference electrode is used for being placed on the periphery of the right ear of the testee. The method comprises the steps that the first measuring electrode and the second measuring electrode are utilized for collecting electroencephalogram signals and electro-oculogram signals of the testee, the signal amplification collector is used for amplifying the electroencephalogram signals and the electro-oculogram signals and carrying out analog-digital conversion on the amplified signals. The period separating device determines the separated sleep periods according to the analog-digital converted electroencephalogram signals and electro-oculogram signals.

An improved enhancer is disclosed which uses a switch matrix to increase the isolation between two antennas. For either an reverse link or forward link communication, the enhancer has a first antenna for receiving an incoming signal, and a receiver sub-system that amplifies and converts the incoming signal from the first antenna to a first predetermined frequency band. The enhancer further has a demodulator coupled to the receiver sub-system for demodulating the converted signal, and detecting timing information thereof. Also contained in the enhancer is a transmitter sub-system operable with the receiver sub-system that converts the signal from the receiver subsystem to a second predetermined frequency band and further amplifies the signal. After the signal is thus enhanced, a second antenna is used for further transmitting the amplified signal from the transmitted sub-system. The switch matrix controls connection switching among the first antenna, the second antenna, the transmitter sub-system, and the receiver sub-system, wherein the connection switching of the switch matrix is made based on the timing information detected by the demodulator and based on whether the incoming signal comes from a terminal or a base transceiver station.

The invention discloses a cuff-free portable device for monitoring a human physiological parameters and a method. An optical signal receiver inside a shell is connected with a signal amplifying module, a signal filtering module, an A/D conversion module and a singlechip in turn; the singlechip is externally connected with a data storage; a shell connecting strip is tied on the human wrist; and the surface of the shell is provided with a liquid crystal screen. A photoelectric detection module is arranged on the back of the shell and contacted with the body surface skin corresponding to the radial artery; a chip temperature sensor is arranged in the middle of the back of the shell and contacted with the wrist skin; the photoelectric detection module calculates the acquired human body pulse wave light volume description signals to acquire the parameter values of the human blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, heart rate and respiratory frequency through the extraction of the signal characteristic time and calculation of a signal power spectrum; and a human body surface temperature signal is acquired by the temperature sensor. The cuff-free portable device for monitoring the human physiological parameters can non-invasively, comfortably, accurately display a plurality of human physiological parameters in real time.

The invention discloses a circulating tumor cell identification kit and a circulating tumor cell identification method. The circulating tumor cell identification kit comprises a detection probe for detecting mRNA of an epithelial cell marking gene and/or mRNA of a mesenchymal cell marking gene, wherein the epithelial cell marking gene is selected from one or more of CDH2, VIMENTIN, FN1 and AKT2. Multiple RNA probes are adopted in the identification method, specific genes of a plurality of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) can be marked at the same time and are divided into genes I (epithelial genes), genes II (epithelial-mesenchymal genes) and genes III (mesenchymal genes), and false positive results caused by lack of part of the specific genes of the CTCs in a process that the CTCs enter peripheral blood for circulation are reduced; the method can be finished within eight hours, and a single copied mRNA hybridization probe is combined with a corresponding fluorescent probe by virtue of a signal amplification system, so that the detection sensitivity of in-situ RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) hybridization is remarkably improved.

Disclosed is an audio amplification circuit comprising: an input terminal for receipt of an audio input signal; a first preamplifier having an input operatively coupled to the input terminal and operable to provide a first amplified audio signal with a first signal amplification; a second preamplifier having an input operatively coupled to the input terminal and operable to provide a second amplified audio signal with a second signal amplification, smaller than the first signal amplification; a switch having a first input operatively coupled to the first preamplifier, a second input operatively coupled to the second preamplifier, and an output; an analogue-to-digital converter operatively coupled to the output of the switch and operable to provide a digital audio signal; a signal selection circuit operable to control the switch to selectively provide one of the first and second amplified audio signals on the output of the switch.

The invention relates to a millimeter wave tile-type phased-array antenna TR module, and the invention aims at providing a TR module realization scheme with advantages of high reliability, low cost and high density integration for a millimeter wave frequency range high-power active phased-array antenna (APAA). The millimeter wave tile-type phased-array antenna TR module can be realized by the following scheme: a radio-frequency signal is fed from a radio-frequency vertical interconnection interface of a common port of the lower cavity bottom of the TR module, after the radio-frequency signal is performed the power distribution through a power divider mounting on the surface of a multi-layer circuit board and the like, the radio-frequency signal is fed in a multichannel amplitude-phase control chip connected with every transmit-receive channel, after the radio-frequency signal is performed the second power distribution by the multichannel amplitude-phase control chip, the amplitude-phase information of each channel radio-frequency signal is adjusted according to the state of the external control code and is outputted to a TR multi-function chip, the signal is amplified and outputted to the final power amplifier until saturation, the signal is outputted to a power switch, the emission access is gated, and the signal is transmitted to antenna radio-frequency vertical interconnection interfaces arranged on two ends of the cavity on the TR module; when the TR module receives a work, the radio-frequency signal passes through the TR module in a reverse direction.

The invention relates to compositions and methods useful in the detection of nucleic acids using a variety of amplification techniques, including both signal amplification and target amplification. Detection proceeds through the use of an electron transfer moiety (ETM) that is associated with the nucleic acid, either directly or indirectly, to allow electronic detection of the ETM using an electrode.

The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for managing the body fat of a human body and, more particularly, to a mobile communication terminal in which a body fat managing function is embedded, and an apparatus in which a body fat managing device is connected to a mobile communication terminal. The mobile communication terminal, in which a body fat managing function is embedded, includes a signal amplifying and converting unit for converting the measured value of body fat, a low frequency generating unit for generating low frequency waves, an input unit for receiving the body fat-related items, a display unit for displaying the measured value of the body fat, a memory unit for storing the measured value of the body fat, an adaptor unit connected to outside electrode lines, and a control unit for controlling the respective function units. Additionally, a body fat managing device, which is used while being connected to a mobile communication terminal, includes a signal amplifying and converting unit, a low frequency generating unit, an electrode unit and a conduction unit.