US10259040B2
The lubricant for metal powder metallurgy of the present invention consists of particulates that contain at least one amide compound selected from the group consisting of amide compounds represented by general formula (1) below and amide compounds represented by general formula (2) below, wherein particulates with a particle diameter larger than 198 μm are less than 1 mass % and particulates with a diameter of 10 μm or less are not more than 10 mass %, R1—CONHCH2mNHCO—R2 (1) wherein, R1 and R2 each independently represent a C13-27 aliphatic hydrocarbon group and m represents a number from 1 to 6, R3—CONH2 (2) wherein, R3 represents a C13-27 aliphatic hydrocarbon group. The lubricant for metal powder metallurgy of the present invention realizes low rattler values and low densities without inhibition of the lubricity, and can provide green bodies and sintered bodies free of cracking, chipping, and density imbalances.
US10259028B2
In a direct resistance heating method, a current is applied to a plate workpiece having a varying cross-sectional area to heat the workpiece such that a high-temperature heating region and a non-high-temperature heating region are provided side by side. The method includes a preparation step of arranging a pair of electrodes on the workpiece, and a heating step of moving a first electrode from one end of the high-temperature heating region while applying a current to the pair of electrodes, stopping the movement of the first electrode when the first electrode reaches the other end of the high-temperature heating region, and stopping the current from being applied to the pair of electrodes when a predetermined time elapses after stopping the first electrode. A press-molded product manufacturing method includes pressing the workpiece that has been heated by direct resistance heating method using a press die to perform hot press molding.
US10259021B2
A lens and/or a view screen of an electronic device having at least one case can be cleaned by wiping the view screen with a cleaning component wherein the cleaning component is configured to selectively couple to the at least one case or some other substrate using a magnetic attractive force. The cleaning devices may have secondary applications such as securing fly fishing lures, activating or deactivating a device having a magnetic switch, or preventing sunglasses from sinking. They may also be manufactured without a cleaning component for use with the secondary applications.
US10259007B2
Embodiments of the invention generally include apparatus and methods for depositing nanowires in a predetermined pattern during an electrospinning process. An apparatus includes a nozzle for containing and ejecting a deposition material, and a voltage source coupled to the nozzle to eject the deposition material. One or more electric field shaping devices are positioned to shape the electric field adjacent to a substrate to control the trajectory of the ejected deposition material. The electric field shaping device converges an electric field at a point near the surface of the substrate to accurately deposit the deposition material on the substrate in a predetermined pattern. The methods include applying a voltage to a nozzle to eject an electrically-charged deposition material towards a substrate, and shaping one or more electric fields to control the trajectory of the electrically-charged deposition material. The deposition material is then deposited on the substrate in a predetermined pattern.
US10259005B2
A workpiece carrier includes a base frame, a fixture base, a plurality of locators, and a drive source. The fixture base is secured to the base frame. Each of the plurality of locators is secured at a first end to the fixture base and at a second end to a workpiece. The drive source is in communication with the fixture base for rotationally driving the fixture base with respect to the base frame.
US10259004B2
A process includes setting a preset temperature; setting up a counter, wherein a first number is displayed on the counter in response to a water control switch switching from a low position to a high position, a second number is displayed on the counter in response to the water control switching from the high position to the low position; setting a target temperature in response to a first determination as to whether the first number or the second number is displayed on the counter, wherein the target temperature is equal to the preset temperature in response to the first number being displayed and the target temperature is equal to preset temperature less an adjustment temperature in response to the second number being displayed; and maintaining the target temperature for a period of time, then restoring the target temperature to the preset temperature after the period of time.
US10258999B2
A separator includes a rotor, a plurality of flow channels each of which has an inlet and an outlet for gas and are in a vicinity of a rotation axis of the rotor, an air current producer configured to cause gas to flow through the plurality of flow channels, a driving device configured to rotate the rotor to rotate the plurality of flow channels around the rotation axis, and a discharger for allowing discharge of solid materials suspended in airstream produced in each of the plurality of flow channels, in a direction away from the rotation axis.
US10258994B2
Method and apparatus for deconstructing, cutting, shredding or disintegrating a mattress, sofa, car seat or similar items with steel or metal sub frames by the use of high pressure water jets whereby the mattress, sofa, car seat or the like is compressed and then deconstructed while compressed by the use of high pressure water jets.
US10258992B2
Provided in part herein are static-defeating apparatus for use in multipipettor systems. Multiple pipette tips can be retained by a static-defeating sheet of material. A multipipettor, having multiple pipettes or nozzles, can engage the pipette tips retained by the sheet. After use, the multipipettor can eject the pipette tips, which sometimes are ejected as a single unit due to the pipette tips being retained by the sheet. In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a snap plate having one or more holes, and a base rack for ease of mounting.
US10258978B2
A porous ceramic substrate for use as a particle filter, with a porosity of at least 50%, which includes a non-uniform coating layer of an oxide component in contact with a surface of the ceramic substrate, which oxide component is distributed on the surface and in dead-end pores of the ceramic substrate and creates the non-uniform coating layer on the substrate support, wherein the coating layer has a substantially smooth surface. Such substrate is typically a particle filter or part of a particle filter, e.g. a DPF.
US10258977B2
The purpose of this invention is to prepare lanthanum (La) supported tin oxide-titania (SnO2—TiO2) nanoparticles in the presence of three different solvents (Ethyl acetate, Benzyl alcohol, Ethylene glycol) as directing medium, through sol-gel followed by hydrothermal method for nanofiltration system.
US10258973B2
A catalyst washcoat is provided having a molecular sieve with a CHA crystal structure; about 0.5 to about 5.0 mol % phosphorus; and SiO2 and Al2O3 in a mole ratio of about 5 to about 40. The washcoat includes one or more promoters or stabilizers, and may be applied to a monolith substrate to produce a catalytically active article.
US10258972B2
Provided is a catalyst article for simultaneously remediating the nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and gaseous hydrocarbons present in diesel engine exhaust streams. The catalyst article has a soot filter coated with a material effective in the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) of NOx by a reductant, e.g., ammonia.
US10258969B2
The invention concerns a catalyst comprising a calcined oxide matrix which is mainly alumina and an active phase comprising nickel, said active phase being at least partially co-mixed within said calcined oxide matrix which is mainly alumina, the nickel content being in the range 5% to 65% by weight of said element with respect to the total mass of catalyst, said active phase not comprising metal from group VIB, the nickel particles having a diameter of less than 15 nm, said catalyst having a median mesopore diameter in the range 8 nm to 25 nm, a median macropore diameter of more than 300 nm, a mesopore volume, measured by mercury porosimetry, of 0.30 mL/g or more and a total pore volume, measured by mercury porosimetry, of 0.34 mL/g or more. The invention also concerns the process for the preparation of said catalyst, and its use in a hydrogenation process.
US10258964B2
Provided are a composite oxide which is suitable as a co-catalyst for an exhaust gas purifying catalyst or the like, has high heat resistance, and has an excellent oxygen absorbing and desorbing capability at low temperatures and a method for producing the composite oxide. The composite oxide contains Ce and Zr, wherein the Ce content is 30 to 80 at % and the Zr content is 20 to 70 at %, based on the total of Ce and Zr being 100 at %, or further contains particular element M, wherein the Ce content is not less than 30 at % and less than 80 at %, the Zr content is not less than 20 at % and less than 70 at %, and the content of element M is more than 0 at % and not more than 15 at %, based on the total of Ce, Zr, and element M being 100 at %.
US10258962B2
The present invention relates to superabsorbent polymer and a method for preparing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to superabsorbent polymer with improved properties, comprising a dual cross-linking structure derived from alkyleneglycol multifunctional (meth)acrylate and modified nanoclay, and a method for preparing the same. According to the present invention, the modified nanoclay and alkyleneglycol multifunctional (meth)acrylate are used as internal crosslinking agents in the process of preparing superabsorbent polymer, thus contributing to improvement in the cross-linking degree and the properties of superabsorbent polymer.
US10258961B2
A reactor includes a plurality of reaction side flow passages through which a reaction fluid flows, a catalyst (catalyst structure) disposed inside the reaction side flow passages to accelerate the reaction of the reaction fluid, a plurality of heat medium side flow passages which are alternately stacked with the reaction side flow passages, and through which a heat medium flows, and a suppression flow passage which is disposed adjacent to a surface of the reaction side flow passage, the heat medium side flow passages being not stacked on the surface, and through which flows a suppression fluid suppressing the heat dissipation to the outside from the reaction fluid flowing through the reaction side flow passage, or the heat transfer from the outside to the reaction fluid.
US10258958B2
The present invention describes a photochemical hydrogenation process for heavy fractions of hydrocarbon streams where the aromatic and polyaromatic compounds present in that fraction selectively react in the presence of an alkoxide, when subjected to electromagnetic irradiation.
US10258951B2
A reactor for preparing granular polysilicon by deposition of polycrystalline silicon on silicon seed particles has a reaction vessel, an inner reactor tube for a fluidized bed comprising granular polysilicon and a reactor bottom within the reactor vessel, a heating device for heating the fluidized bed in the inner reactor tube, at least one bottom gas nozzle for introduction of fluidizing gas and at least one reaction gas nozzle for introduction of reaction gas, a feed device to introduce silicon seed particles, an offtake line for granular polysilicon, and a device for discharging reactor offgas from the reactor vessel, and has a cylindrical component which has openings on its cylindrical surface, with at least 5% and not more than 95% of the cylindrical surface being open located between the inner reactor tube and the heating device.
US10258937B2
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to extracting the liquid from a container (such as a bottle of wine) using a needle adapted to pierce the closure of a container of liquid, dispense liquid from the container, and supply an inert gas to the container to help preserve the liquid.
US10258935B2
The present invention provides a high-flux polyamide composite membrane, which includes a composite membrane body, wherein the composite membrane body includes a non-woven fabric, a porous supporting layer and a polyamide layer which are successively arranged; and the polyamide layer is prepared by a polyamine solution and a poly-acyl chloride solution through an interface polymerization reaction, wherein the polyamine solution contains amino acid. The amino acid adopted in the technical solution of the present invention can be used as an end-capping reagent to react with acyl chloride groups, thereby regulating a polyamide layer structure, decreasing a cross-linking degree of the polyamide layer, and opening a channel for the passing of water molecules; and moreover, the hydrophilic performance of a membrane surface can also be improved, and a water flux is increased while a high interception rate is ensured.
US10258923B2
A system for use in selective catalytic reduction reactor is disclosed. The system may include a catalyst bed and a screen located close to the catalyst bed in a manner so that flow of flue gas to the catalyst bed contacts the screen before it contacts the catalyst bed. The screen may be adapted to support a weight of at least 400 pounds above the catalyst bed so that the weight is not imposed on the catalyst. The screen may have a plurality of holes across its surface in a manner so that the screen is adapted to change the velocity distribution of the flue gas as it flows through the screen.
US10258916B2
The present invention provides a filtering system including an impermeable extension for a filtering element.
US10258913B2
Filter assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components use advantageous housing seal features. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.
US10258911B2
A portable water purifier according to the present invention includes: a container that is open at least at the top and has a predetermined internal volume; a cap that is coupled to the top of the container to seal the container and has an exit for selectively communicating with the container; a pump that is embedded in a side of the container and supplies air in a predetermined direction into the container; and a filter assembly that is coupled to the bottom of the cap and inserted in the container to filter water. According to the present invention, it is possible to simply supply purified water using pressure from the pump embedded in a side of the container to supply air into the container in a predetermined direction.
US10258910B2
A filter assembly comprises a housing open at a first end and holding a filter element therein and an end plate secured to the housing and closing the first end and enclosing the filter element within the housing. The plate includes a first inlet opening, a second inlet opening, and an outlet opening. The filter assembly further includes a fluid flow controller disposed between an end of the filter element and the end plate. The flow controller includes a valve including a first portion cooperating with the first inlet opening and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet opening. The fluid flow controller further includes a spring-loaded valve seat in communication with the valve and providing resistance to movement of the first portion of the valve.
US10258908B2
A filter including a shell with at least one viewing region, a translucent bowl that fits and is installable within the shell, and an attachment mechanism. The bowl is positionable within the shell such that at least a portion of the bowl is visible through the viewing region. The attachment mechanism securely attaches the bowl the shell together and prevents at least one of vertical and rotational movement between the bowl and the shell. The shell and the bowl are not threaded to each other.
US10258906B2
A metal filter includes a plurality of through holes. An opening shape of each of the plurality of through holes is a rectangle or rounded-rectangle and a length of a short side of the rectangle or a rounded rectangle is 5 to 15 μm. A method for concentrating cancer cells using the metal filter includes separating cancer cells from blood and blood cell constituents by passing blood, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets through the plurality of through holes while capturing cancer cells to concentrate the cancer cells.
US10258902B2
Materials and methods for mitigating the effects of halide species contained in process streams are provided. A halide-containing process stream can be contacted with mitigation materials comprising active metal oxides and a non-acidic high surface area carrier combined with a solid, porous substrate. The halide species in the process stream can be reacted with the mitigation material to produce neutralized halide salts and a process stream that is essentially halide-free. The neutralized salts can be attracted and retained on the solid, porous substrate.
US10258900B2
A divided wall column includes: a column shell; a divided wall provided vertically inside the column shell, defining a divided wall section between an upper edge and a lower edge of the divided wall; and a liquid distributor provided within the divided wall section. The liquid distributor is fixed only to the column shell but not to the divided wall. By using the divided wall column, a defect involved in conventional divided wall columns, i.e. a maldistribution of fluid over mass transfer elements caused by a manufacturing defect of the divided wall resulted from its manufacturing process and/or a deformation thereof under operation conditions, can be minimized or even avoided.
US10258898B2
An adhesive strip includes an array of apertures that provides additional retention of interlocking bricks. The adhesive strip can include a carrier material. The carrier material can include a plurality of evenly spaced and evenly sized apertures in an array of at least two columns by two rows. The carrier material can include a first carrier material side. The carrier material can include a second carrier material side on an opposite side of the carrier material from the first carrier material side. The adhesive strip can include a pressure-sensitive adhesive coating arranged on the first carrier material side.
US10258895B2
An inflatable assembly may include a housing that has a plurality of adjustment inflatables that may form a range of shapes at different levels of inflation. The inflatable may also include one or more sensors disposed on the housing and one or more valves disposed in the housing. The valves are controllable and configured to direct fluid flow into the plurality of adjustment inflatables. The assembly may also include a processor that receives data from the one or more sensors disposed on the housing and adjust one or more positions of the one or more valves based on the data to control fluid flow into one or more of the plurality of adjustment inflatables.
US10258890B2
Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined. In some embodiments, a same player may appear multiple times in a team. Various other embodiments are described.
US10258887B2
A gaming headset receives a plurality of audio channels during play of a particular game, determines an identity and/or an age of a gamer that is wearing the gaming headset, and configures operation of the gaming headset based on the determined identity and/or age of the gamer. The gaming headset logs into the particular game using credentials associated with the determined identity and/or age, and selects settings based on the determined identity and/or age of the gamer that is wearing the gaming headset. One or more sensors communicatively coupled to the gaming headset may be activated and information received from the sensors is utilized to determine the identity and/or the age of the gamer that is wearing the gaming headset. The sensors determine, for example, the head size, ear size, voice characteristics and/or biometric information for the gamer that is wearing the gaming headset.
US10258882B2
Active gameplay of a video game on a computer gaming device is overseen by a platform-level in-game recording companion that executes separately from any of a plurality of different video games. During active gameplay of the video game, the active gameplay is continuously and automatically buffered to a temporary storage buffer. During active gameplay the computer gaming device receives a command to save a segment of the active gameplay for subsequent viewing. While displaying gameplay of the currently-executing video game, an interface for the platform-level in-game recording companion is displayed. The segment of the active gameplay is saved from the temporary storage buffer to a library of the platform-level in-game recording companion.
US10258879B2
An example supporting device supports two game controllers. The supporting device includes a support section and a main section connected to the support section. The support section includes a first slide member and a second slide member. The first slide member is provided in an area of the support section toward a first side in a predetermined direction, and the second slide member is provided in an area toward a second side. The slide members are capable of slidably engaging with rail members of the respective game controllers in a predetermined slide direction. The first slide member includes a first terminal provided on a first opposing surface. The second slide member includes a second terminal provided on a second opposing surface. The main section includes a first grip portion for being gripped by a user, and a second grip portion for being gripped by the user.
US10258866B2
The present invention includes a deck of playing cards for playing a card game comprising a plurality of spell cards and a plurality of trap cards. The spell cards are for offensive use by a player to inflict consequences to the player's opponent while the trap cards are for defensive use by a player to mitigate consequences of the spell cards. The spell cards and trap cards are intended to be combined and mixed into a single deck and then divided into player decks and distributed between the players. However, the use of spell cards is limited by a mana resource cost associated with each card and a corresponding mana resource availability of a spell caster desiring to use the spell cards. A plurality of cards in each player deck are removed from their respective player decks and used by each player to indicate available mana resources and exhausted mana resources.
US10258861B2
A sport board binding system includes a receiver configured to be secured to a deck of a sport board, a boot, and an intermediate locking member. The receiver defines a channel extending inward from a periphery of the receiver. The boot is configured to be worn by a user and includes an engagement mechanism. The intermediate locking member includes a lower head connected to an upper head by way of a neck with the lower head selectively housed within the channel of the receiver and the upper head selectively housed within the engagement mechanism of the boot.
US10258860B2
A variable-color region (106) of an information-presentation structure extends to an exposed surface (102) at a surface zone (112) and normally appears along it as a principal color. The region responds to an object (104) impacting the zone at an object-contact area (116) by providing an impact signal if the impact meets threshold impact criteria. The impact signal identifies a threshold criteria-meeting area (1626 or 1626) where the criteria are met in the zone. Responsive to the impact signal, a controller (1622 or 1632) provides an initiation signal that designates a print area (118) in the zone such that the print area is larger than the criteria-meeting area and can closely match the object-contact area in size, shape, and location. An impact-dependent portion (138) of the region responds to the initiation signal by temporarily appearing along the print area as changed color materially different from the principal color.
US10258855B1
A tackle indicating assembly for flag football players includes a belt that is configured to position around and couple to a waist of a user. Each of a plurality of straps has a terminus that is configured to selectively magnetically couple to the belt. The straps are configured to be grasped in a hand of a tackler so that each strap is positioned to separate from the belt to indicate a tackle of the user.
US10258853B2
A goal frame includes a frame. The frame is mounted with a ball net to form a goal when the frame is in an unfolded state. The frame includes support members, at least one connecting member, and posts. The support members are pivotally connected to the connecting member. The connecting member has stop portions corresponding to the support members. When the support members are blocked by the stop portions, the frame is in the unfolded state. When in the unfolded state, the posts are mounted to the support members, respectively. The posts are detachable. The support members are limited by the ball net and the corresponding stop portions to retain the goal frame in the unfolded state. The assembly of the goal frame is simply. The goal frame can be folded quickly and conveniently by pivoting the support members. The cost of the components is low.
US10258847B2
A cleaning device for cleaning golf club heads includes a cleaning chamber having an interior that houses a cleaning solution, and an opening leading to the interior. A lid is removably affixed over the opening. The lid moves between a closed position in which the lid covers the opening to close off the interior, and an opened position in which the lid is displaced from the opening to expose the interior. The lid, when in the opened position, allows for passage of a golf club head through the opening and into the interior.
US10258839B2
A wood-type golf club head includes first and second ribs projecting from a bottom club head wall portion, the wall portion, the first rib, and the second rib forming an elongate recess defining a weight path. A weight element is translatable along the weight path and includes a first weight portion, a second weight portion, and a fastener, the first and second ribs each being interposed between the first weight portion and the second weight portion such that the first weight portion is located proximate the club head wall portion and the second weight portion is located distal the club head wall portion. The second weight portion has a contact surface that includes a recessed region, and when the weight element is in a secured position, at least a portion of the first weight portion is located within the recessed region.
US10258836B2
An inflatable sports ball is provided. The sports ball includes an interior bladder and a cover disposed about the interior bladder. The cover may include an outer substrate and an intermediate structure. The cover may further include an outer substrate surface, defined by the outer substrate, and a feature surface radially spaced apart from the outer substrate surface. Together the outer substrate surface and the feature surface cooperate to define an exterior surface of the cover. A mechanoluminescent material may be embedded in a portion of the cover. The mechanoluminescent material may be disposed at only one of the outer substrate surface and the feature surface, such that it is positioned to form a predetermined design on the cover. The mechanoluminescent material emits visible light in response to an externally-applied stress, such that the predetermined design illuminates when an external stress or mechanical stimulus is exerted upon the cover.
US10258835B2
Golf balls having a very high positive gradient multilayer core are provided. The multilayer core includes an outer core layer and a very soft, low compression inner core layer. The inner core layer is formed from an unfoamed composition and has a center hardness that is at least 40 Shore C points less than the outer surface hardness of the outer core layer.
US10258828B2
An exercise machine includes a frame, a movable element that is movable in the performance of an exercise where the movable element has at least one selectively adjustable operating parameter that selectively alters a difficulty of the exercise, and a recall mechanism connected to the frame. The exercise machine also includes a processor and memory where the memory has programmed instructions executable by the processor to apply a first difficulty setting of the selectively adjustable operating parameter to the movable element and reapply the first difficulty setting to the movable element based on activation of the recall mechanism.
US10258825B2
A variable-color region (106) of an information-presentation structure extends to an exposed surface (102) at a surface zone (112), normally appears along it as a principal color, and includes impact-sensitive and color-change components 182 and (184). A segment (192) of the impact-sensitive component responds to an object (104) impacting the zone at an object-contact area (116) by providing an impact effect if the impact meets threshold impact criteria. A segment (194) of the color-change component responds to the impact effect by causing an impact-dependent portion (138) of the variable-color region to temporarily appear along a print area (118) of the zone as changed color materially different from the principal color. The print area closely matches the object-contact area in size, shape, and location. The color-change capability helps, for instance, in making in/out calls in sports such as tennis.
US10258823B2
A physical exercise device providing a stepper like motion for a user may include a pair of foot pedals and a pair of arms for engagement by the user while seated on the seat of the physical exercise device. The pair of foot pedals and the pair of arms may be connected to a drive train which provides contralateral motion between the pair of arms and the pair of foot pedals. A pedal and arm lock mechanism may also be provided which prevents the pedals and arms to be moved in a lock state, while allowing movement of the pedals and the arms when in the unlock state. The physical exercise device may also include computational and data acquisition units for receiving a position signal and pedal force signals and recording the signals.
US10258812B2
Disclosed are radiation treatment systems with enhanced control architectures that enable more complex treatment plans to be implemented, and radiation treatment systems with enhanced resistance to the effect of neutrons. An exemplary control architectures comprises: a digital packet network; a supervisor electrically coupled to the digital packet network and having a treatment plan; and a plurality of nodes, each node coupled to digital packet network and controlling one or more treatment-related components of the radiation treatment system; and wherein the supervisor periodically communicates control orders to the nodes over the digital packet network.
US10258811B2
A method for reviewing a treatment plan (24) for delivering radiation therapy to a patient. The treatment plan (24) includes geometric analysis data, dose distribution analysis data, dose volume histogram data, parametric analysis data or deliverability analysis data of a patient. First, for the treatment plan (24), a plurality of clinical and delivery goals are identified (20, 22). Next, goal data points are extracted (26) from the treatment plan (24). Then, data points are correlated (28) to identify deficiencies in the treatment plan (24). A report is generated (30) to display on a display (10) the correlated data points using visual markings (84) to highlight identified deficiencies. Text and audio notations can be attached to the report to explain the correlations and warn a user of plan deficiencies.
US10258798B2
A patient controls the delivery of therapy through volitional inputs that are detected by a biosignal within the brain. The volitional patient input may be directed towards performing a specific physical or mental activity, such as moving a muscle or performing a mathematical calculation. In one embodiment, a biosignal detection module monitors an electroencephalogram (EEG) signal from within the brain of the patient and determines whether the EEG signal includes the biosignal. In one embodiment, the biosignal detection module analyzes one or more frequency components of the EEG signal. In this manner, the patient may adjust therapy delivery by providing a volitional input that is detected by brain signals, wherein the volitional input may not require the interaction with another device, thereby eliminating the need for an external programmer to adjust therapy delivery. Example therapies include electrical stimulation, drug delivery, and delivery of sensory cues.
US10258797B2
An example of a system may include an electrode arrangement and a neuromodulation device configured to use electrodes in the electrode arrangement to generate a neuromodulation field. The neuromodulation device may include a neuromodulation generator, a neuromodulation control circuit and a storage. The storage may include a stochastically-modulated neuromodulation parameter set and the stochastically-modulated neuromodulation parameter set may include at least one stochastically-modulated parameter. The controller may be configured to control the neuromodulation generator using the stochastically-modulation parameter set to generate the neuromodulation field.
US10258792B2
In some embodiments, without limitation, the invention comprises an apparatus for cutting an endocardial lead within a patient. The apparatus comprises a generally flexible tubular member having a proximal end and distal end. At least one blade or cutting surface is affixed to the distal end of the tubular member. The apparatus optionally includes an adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust the blade or cutting surface between an extended position and a retracted position. The blade or cutting surface engages the endocardial lead to cut the lead. Various embodiments include a v-shaped groove defining the cutting surfaces. Other embodiments may comprise a rotatable blade of an inner shaft rotating within the tubular member and cutting the lead received within the v-shaped groove, and blades or cutting surfaces functioning like guillotines or scissors retracting into a distal end of the tubular member.
US10258790B2
A system for providing non-invasive neuromodulation to a patient includes a mouthpiece and a controller. The mouthpiece includes an elongated housing, a printed circuit board, control circuitry mounted within the elongated housing, and a cable for connecting to a controller. The controller includes an elongated u-shaped element, an electronic receptacle, and a microcontroller. A method for providing non-invasive neurorehabilitation of a patient including connecting a mouthpiece to a controller, transmitting a numeric sequence to the mouthpiece, generating a first hash code, transmitting the first hash code to the controller, generating a second hash code, comparing the second hash code with the first hash code, enabling electrical communication between the mouthpiece and the controller only if the first hash code matches the second hash code, contacting the mouthpiece with the patient's intraoral cavity, and delivering neurostimulation to the patient's intraoral cavity.
US10258787B2
A cutaneous medical device having a main part containing an electrical energy source that can generate an electric current and electronic components that form part of an electric circuit; and at least one removable cutaneous electrode comprising an electric plug. The electrode is intended to be in electric contact with a user. The electrode also includes at least one base which is positioned on a first face of the main part and can be electrically connected to the at least one removable cutaneous electrode.
US10258786B2
A collapsible valve for use in a needleless access connector to reduce the priming volume of the needleless access connector. A needleless access connector with a small priming volume. A method of connecting a first medical device to a second medical device with a needleless access connector with a small priming volume.
US10258785B2
A disconnecting mechanism includes a main body including a fluid transfer tip having a tapered surface to form a friction fit with a corresponding connector. The lever member includes a threaded portion to enable the corresponding connector part to be connected to the fluid transfer tip by a screw fit in addition to the friction fit, and an actuator portion to actuate release of the friction fit. In a first pivotal position, the threaded portion has a first position close to the fluid transfer tip to engage with an outer thread or rim of the corresponding part and thereby form the screw fit in addition to the friction fit. In a second pivotal position, the threaded portion has a second position further away from the fluid transfer tip to disconnect the screw fit and the actuator portion is moved forward to push the connector part and release the friction fit.
US10258782B2
According to some embodiments herein, systems for delivering therapeutic agents and/or methods of using such systems are provided. The systems can be configured to administer solution comprising therapeutic agent to a subject, and can further comprise an ultrasound applicator for applying ultrasound energy to the subject.
US10258774B2
Apparatus and methods are provided for managing delivery of fluid into a vessel. A balloon catheter with a 3-way valve is introduced into an occluded vessel. The 3-way valve permits fluid, such as a contrast dye, to be injected into the vessel lumen. The valve is also configured to permit the balloon portion of the catheter to be inflated by means of the same lumen used to inject the contrast dye into the vessel. Bloodstream pressure can also be measured before and after dilation to confirm the procedure was successful. This apparatus and method provides for a quick, safe, and reliable treatment of an occluded vessel, among other things and works with known and later developed systems.
US10258772B2
The invention relates to a safety needle arrangement (1) comprising a main part (2), a cannula support (6), a cannula (10), a proximal end of which is retained on a distal end (7) of the cannula support (6), an adjusting element (15) which is operatively arranged between the main part (2) and the cannula support (6), and a locking device (19) with multiple first and second locking elements (20, 21) which are engaged with one another. The first locking elements (20) are arranged in the region of a proximal end (4) of the main part (2) and are formed by projections (22) which are arranged diametrically opposite one another. The second locking elements (21) are arranged in the region of a proximal end (8) of the cannula support (6) and are formed by recesses (24) which are arranged diametrically opposite one another.
US10258771B2
An introducer assembly includes a sheath and a tubular member that are coupled by a movement that is simultaneously longitudinal and radial.
US10258768B2
Catheter apparatuses, systems, and methods for introducing a catheter into a patient's body. In one embodiment, a catheter apparatus includes a catheter body having a first lumen capable of fluid communication via a first distal opening and a second lumen capable of fluid communication via a second distal opening, a first intra-catheter stiffener element for disposition through the first lumen such that a distal end thereof is distal in relation to the first distal opening, and a second intra-catheter stiffener element configured for disposition through the second lumen such that a distal end thereof is distal in relation to the second distal opening, one of the first intra-catheter stiffener element distal end and the second intra-catheter stiffener element distal end capable of receiving and accommodating the other of the first intra-catheter stiffener element distal end and the second intra-catheter stiffener element distal end.
US10258761B2
A children's soothing device, such as a motorized swing, a motorized glider, a motorized rocker, a motorized bouncer, a playard, a crib, a car seat, a stroller, an infant carrier, or a bassinet, can include one or more speakers, one or more vibrating motors or solenoids, and one or more light attractions or lights for soothing a child. The children's soothing device can include a control system for storing and reading sound and other data files to output music or other sounds through the speakers and to activate and deactivate the vibrating motors in a synchronized pattern with the sound or music. The children's soother device can also evaluate the sound and other data files to synchronize the activation, deactivation, and/or change of state of the light attraction or lights with the sound/music and the vibrating motors.
US10258760B1
Computer implemented method and system for achieving a preferred state of mind of a user are disclosed. In a first aspect, the method comprises detecting a biological marker (biomarker) of a user utilizing one or more sensors; and inferring a state of mind of the user based upon data received from the one or more sensors that are provided to computational hardware. Finally the method includes providing an antidote to the user if the inferred state of mind is different than the preferred state of mind utilizing an actuator. In a second aspect, the system comprises one or more sensors for detecting a biological marker (biomarker) of the user and computational hardware for inferring a state of mind of the user based upon data received from the one or more sensors. Finally the system includes an actuator for providing an antidote to the user if the inferred state of mind is different than a preferred state of mind.
US10258745B2
Disclosed are systems and methods of detecting an impulse of energy given off by an injection device and determining a dosage of medicine based on the impulse. In one example, a module detects the vibrations given off by dialing a click-wheel on an autoinjector and determining the selected dosage of medicine based on the dialed dosage.
US10258727B2
The invention relates to a disposable article for use in dialysis treatment which has at least one sensor for determining a measured value relating to the dialysis. The invention further relates to a dialyzer having a disposable article in accordance with the invention. The invention furthermore relates to a dialyzer and to a water preparation plant for dialysate having at least one sensor for determining at least one measured value relating to the dialysis, at least one transmitter which is connected to the sensor and is configured such that it enables a wireless transmission of the measured value to at least one receiver and at least one energy converter for providing energy, preferably electrical energy, to the sensor and to the transmitter.
US10258724B2
The present disclosure provides for methods and devices for determining the probability of a patient's aortic valve being open or closed. In one embodiment, a plurality of flow rate data points are obtained from a blood pump, a portion of the flow rate data points are identified, first and second index values characterizing properties of at least part of the identified portion of the flow rate data points determined using only arithmetic and/or exponentiation operations, and a probability is determined of whether the patient's aortic valve is open or closed based on the first and second index values.
US10258718B2
A process and apparatus for applying a needle lubricant to a syringe. The interface forces between the needle lubricant and the syringe at the tip of the needle are balanced by optimizing the flow rate of a positively pressurized gas that is delivered to the syringe. Such optimization prevents the formation of bubbles in the needle lubricant that is applied to the syringe, thereby providing a confluent, uniform and smooth lubricant coating on the exterior wall of the needle and prevents lubricant from contaminating inner portions of the syringe. The smooth and uniform lubricant coating may minimize dilation and glide forces and pain associated with the insertion of the needle into a patient's tissue. Additionally, a gas pulse may blow off the droplet of needle lubricant from the tip of the needle to further minimize dilation forces and associated patient pain.
US10258707B2
Diminishing gel compositions are disclosed and described. A diminishing gel composition can include a polymer matrix, a gel-diminishing agent, and a releasable active agent, such as an olfactory agent. The gel-diminishing agent can facilitate a visually noticeable or detectible gradual decrease in volume of the gel composition while in use. The releasable active agent can be released from the gel composition at a rate and amount that is sufficient to produce a desired result, such as an effective olfactory event.
US10258705B2
The sanitizing device for tool and cart handles is designed to rest on a base mount attached to the tool handle. When the user wants to use the sanitizing device they move the device from its rest position, spray sanitizing solution onto the desired surface area of the tool or cart handle, then slide the device along the handle to sanitize and/or disinfect it. The device includes a sponge which aids in the thorough sanitization of the desired surface area. In addition to sanitizing tool or cart handle, the device allows the user to direct the sanitizing spray into their hands to eliminate or minimize the transfer or spread of communicable pathogens. The fluid reservoir may be refillable or, alternatively, the fluid reservoir may be disposable and replaceable when the fluid is depleted.
US10258699B2
The present application relates to the molecular labeling and in vivo imaging of amyloids. Specifically, the present application relates to a polypeptide-based method/vector for targeting amyloids. Such a method/vector enables the transportation of compounds or drugs across blood-brain-barrier of an individual and then binding to amyloids in brain. Particularly, the vector of the present application can transport an imaging group linked to the vector across the blood-brain-barrier, and can binds to amyloids in brain, and thus enables the labeling and imaging of amyloid deposits. When used as an imaging agent for detecting amyloid deposits in body or tissues, the vector may be labeled with suitable optical imaging groups, radioactive isotopes or imaging groups suitable for MRI or CT detection. The method/vector can especially used for the in vivo non-invasive diagnosis of amyloid-related diseases including Alzheimer's disease, and for the observation of the therapeutic effect of drugs targeting amyloid deposits.
US10258696B2
The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydromorphone (4,5-α-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methyl morphinan-6-one) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydromorphone. The hydromorphone prodrugs of the present technology have decreased side effects and decreased potential for abuse compared to unconjugated hydromorphone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.
US10258689B2
The present invention relates to a stable liquid formulation of etanercept (recombinant p75 sTNFR:Fc fusion protein), and more particularly, to a liquid formulation comprising one or more stabilizers selected from the group consisting of methionine, lysine, histidine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in an amount sufficient to reduce by-product formation of etanercept during storage. The liquid formulation according to the present invention effectively reduces production of etanercept by-products and to stably maintain its pharmaceutical efficacies for long-term storage. Therefore, the reconstitution procedure is not required before administration, and the sterile formulation can be administered to patients to ensure patient safety. Thus, it can be applied to the fields in need of etanercept treatment.
US10258687B2
The present invention relates to methods for obtaining a whole virus vaccine candidate stock. The present invention also relates to an inactivated whole virus vaccine candidate stock that can be used for vaccination purposes as well as development of novel high titer virus, which is the preferred virus for this technique.
US10258680B2
The present application provides a vaccine composition comprising: bacteria engineered to express at least one N-glycan of Campylobacter, such as C. jejuni for example, or an N-glycan derivative thereof on its cell surface; and one or more of a physiologically acceptable diluent, excipient, adjuvant or carrier. The bacteria is Escherichia coli, Salmonella or any suitable bacteria that offers sufficient expression and improved immunogenic response. The vaccine composition can be formulated for administration to animals, such as poultry, including chickens.
US10258678B2
The present invention relates to the field of prophylaxis and therapy of cancer. In particular there is provided a protein Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) or peptide fragments here of that are capable of eliciting anti-cancer immune responses. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of IDO or peptides derived here from or IDO specific T-cells for treatment of cancer. The invention thus relates to an anti-cancer vaccine which optionally may be used in combination with other immunotherapies and to IDO specific T-cells adoptively transferred or induced in vivo by vaccination as a treatment of cancer. It is an aspect of the invention that the medicaments herein provided may be used in combination with cancer chemotherapy treatment. A further aspect relates to the prophylaxis and therapy of infections by the same means as described above.The use of IDO and immunogenic peptide fragments hereof in cancer and infection treatment, diagnosis and prognosis is also provided.
US10258675B2
The invention relates to methods of treatment of medical conditions (e.g., diseases and injuries) in a mammal (e.g., a human), such as hypoxia/ischemia, burns, and viral infections (e.g., influenza, West Nile virus, and Dengue fever), in adults and in children (e.g., neonates) by administering a composition that includes an IAIP.
US10258668B2
The present invention relates to methods to treat a neurodegenerative disease or disorder, e.g., a motor neuron disease in a subject, whereby the subject is administered a recombinant human Mullerian Inhibiting Substance (MIS) protein as disclosed herein, wherein the recombinant human MIS protein comprises a modified Kex cleavage site for increased cleavage. The recombinant human MIS protein can be produced from a pre-proprotein comprising a non-MIS leader sequence or a functional fragment thereof in place of the MIS leader sequence.
US10258660B2
The present invention provides a method of producing an olive leaf extract that contains a high concentration of oleuropein. A method of producing an olive leaf extract comprises a first step of grinding dried olive leaves and a second step of mixing grapes with the ground olive leaves and then extracting an olive leaf extract using an extraction solvent. In the second step, the extraction solvent is water, alcohol, or a combination thereof, and extraction is performed at 70° C. or higher.
US10258659B2
The present invention relates to a water-soluble defructosylated pea extract, substantially free of proteins and peptides, as well as to an oligosaccharide composition such as that contained in said extract. It also relates to the method for preparing the same, and to the use thereof as a prebiotic agent.
US10258658B2
A composition for improving muscle metabolism in a subject and methods for manufacturing and using same. Embodiments include compositions having an extract of Rhaponticum and an extract of Rhodiola. An extract of Rhaponticum may include amounts of ecdysterones including 20-hydroxyecdysone. An extract of Rhodiola my include salidrosides and rosavins, including rosavin. Suitable ingestion dosages of the composition may be operable to increase protein synthesis and reduce protein proteolysis in a subject.
US10258654B2
There is provided an isolated E. coli strain deposited at the International Depositary Authority of Canada (IDAC) on Jun. 20, 2013 and attributed accession number 200613-01. There is also provided methods of using this strain for preventing edema disease or diarrhea caused by an F18 pathogenic E. coli infection in an animal.
US10258650B2
Provided herein is a placental product comprising an immunocompatible chorionic membrane. Such placental products can be cryopreserved and contain viable therapeutic cells after thawing. The placental product of the present invention is useful in treating a patient with a tissue injury (e.g. wound or burn) by applying the placental product to the injury. Similar application is useful with ligament and tendon repair and for engraftment procedures such as bone engraftment.
US10258649B2
Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising tumoricidal and/or antimicrobial components isolated from the supernatant of NK-92 cell medium and methods of using the compositions for killing cancer cells.
US10258648B2
Methods and compositions are provided for combined transplantation of a solid organ and hematopoietic cells to a recipient, where tolerance to the graft is established through development of a persistent mixed chimerism. An individual with persistent mixed chimerism, usually for a period of at least six months, is able to withdraw from the use of immunosuppressive drugs after a period of time sufficient to establish tolerance.
US10258642B2
Dextran sulfate in a range of 3500 and 9500 Da is employed to mobilize cells, such as stem and/or progenitor cells and certain white blood cells, in particular lymphocytes, into the peripheral blood of a subject. Dextran sulfate has a very fast cell mobilizing effect that implies that any cell harvest can be started almost immediately following dextran sulfate administration.
US10258640B2
A method of inhibiting quorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa is provided. The method comprises contacting Pseudomonas aeruginosa with a gold(I) thiolate complex in an amount effective to inhibit quorum sensing in the Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Use of the method for the treatment or prevention of damage or disease associated with quorum sensing and/or biofilm formation in a subject, or for the treatment of biofilm and/or for inhibiting biofilm formation is also provided.
US10258638B2
Disclosed are methods and compositions related to methods of treating, ameliorating, mitigating, slowing, arresting, preventing or reversing various diseases and conditions, including age-related obesity, age-related increases in blood lipid levels, age-related decreases in insulin sensitivity, age-related decreases in memory function, and age-related changes in eye function such as macular degeneration. The methods comprise administering nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) to a subject. In some embodiments, the administration can be oral administration. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising NMN.
US10258637B2
The present invention relates to certain SGLT-2 inhibitors for treating and/or preventing metabolic disorders, such as type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or pre-diabetes, in patients with renal impairment or chronic kidney disease (CKD).
US10258636B2
Provided are novel prodrug salts of selective aquaporin inhibitors, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and novel processes for their synthesis and novel intermediates for use in their synthesis. Also provided is use of a compound for the prophylaxis, treatment, and control of aquaporin-mediated conditions. Aquaporin inhibitors, e.g., inhibitors of AQP4 and/or AQP2, may be of utility in the treatment or control of diseases of water imbalance, for example edema (particularly edema of the brain and spinal cord), hyponatremia, and excess fluid retention, as well as diseases such as epilepsy, retinal ischemia and other diseases of the eye, myocardial ischemia, myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, myocardial infarction, myocardial hypoxia, congestive heart failure, sepsis, and neuromyelitis optica, as well as migraines.
US10258630B2
In one aspect, compositions and methods for the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) are provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises administering an estrogen to a subject having VVA by inserting a dosage form comprising a liquid pharmaceutical composition.
US10258619B2
The invention relates to methods of treating cancer, myeloproliferative diseases, or immunological or neurological diseases with a combination of a glutaminase inhibitor and an immuno-oncology therapeutic agent, such as an inhibitor of arginase, CTLA-4, indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase, and/or PD-1/PD-L1.
US10258618B2
Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
US10258600B2
Provided herein are novel agents that modulate AhR activity for use in therapeutic compositions and methods thereof for inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and tumor cell invasion and metastasis. The agents comprise AhR inhibitors or non-constitutive AhR agonists of Formula (I) and (II) for the inhibition of cancer cell growth and parameters that characterize tumor metastasis, such as tumor cell invasiveness.
US10258590B2
Embodiments of the disclosure are drawn to an enteral feeding device for hydrolyzing triglycerides in a nutritional formula. The device may include a body housing a chamber, an inlet configured to fluidly couple with a source of nutritional formula, and an outlet configured to fluidly couple with an enteral feeding tube. The device may include a headspace and a plurality of particles contained within the chamber, wherein the lipase is covalently bonded to the plurality of particles. The device may include an inlet filter located between the inlet and the chamber, wherein the inlet filter contains a first plurality of openings, and an outlet filter located between the chamber and the outlet, wherein the outlet filter has a second plurality of openings smaller than the plurality of particles.
US10258586B2
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the treatment of diverticulosis. It is more specifically directed to compositions including L-glutamine, its salts, or its derivatives, and uses of such compositions in the treatment of diverticulosis. In a method aspect, the present invention provides a method of treating diverticulosis. The method includes ingestion of 0.05 g/kg body weight to 10.0 g/kg body weight of L-glutamine, an L-glutamine salt or an L-glutamine derivative per day by a person who has diverticulosis.
US10258583B2
The present invention relates to extended release liquid compositions of guanfacine. The extended release liquid compositions of the present invention are bioequivalent to marketed extended release tablet compositions of guanfacine. Said extended release liquid compositions provide substantially similar in-vitro dissolution release profile upon storage for at least seven days. Further, the extended release liquid compositions are stable. The extended release liquid compositions are in the form of ready-to-use liquid compositions or reconstituted liquid compositions. It also relates to processes for the preparation of said extended release liquid compositions.
US10258582B2
The present invention relates to compounds that modulate nicotinic receptors as non-competitive antagonists, methods for their synthesis, methods for use, and their pharmaceutical compositions.
US10258580B2
The present invention relates to cannabinoids for use in the prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative diseases or disorders. Preferably the cannabinoids are cannabichromene (CBC) cannabidivarin (CBDV) and/or cannabidivarin acid (CBDVA). More preferably the neurodegenerative disease or disorder to be prevented or treated is Alzheimer's disease.
US10258570B2
The invention relates to liposomes for pulmonary application, advantageously comprising at least one first and at least one second phospholipid, cholesterol, and at least one active substance and/or colorant, wherein the first phospholipid is a phosphatidylcholine, preferably DSPC, and the second phospholipid is a phosphatidylcholine or an ethanolamine, preferably selected from the group DMPC, DPPC, DPPE. It is thereby advantageous if the first and the second phospholipid are present at a molar ratio of 0.5:1 to 10:1, preferably at a ratio of 6:1 to 2:1, in particular preferably at a ratio of 3:1. It is further advantageous if the molar ratio between phospholipids and cholesterol is between 10:1 and 1:1, preferably between 6:1 and 3:1, in particular preferably 4:1. The second phospholipid is further preferably DMPC or DPPE, in particular preferably DPPE. The size of the liposomes is advantageously between 0.05 μm and 5 μm, preferably between 0.2 μm and 2.0 μm, and the median aerodynamic mass diameter of aerosol particles comprising the liposomes is between 1 μm and 6 μm, preferably between 1.5 μm and 5 μm, in particular preferably between 2 μm and 4.5 μm. It is further in particular advantageous if the liposomes comprise an atomization stability of greater than 50%, preferably greater than 75%, in particular preferably greater than 80%, and if the transition temperature is greater than 37° C., preferably greater than 45° C., in particular preferably greater than 50° C.
US10258568B2
A pharmaceutical solution for a medication delivery apparatus, especially a metered dose inhaler, is described. The pharmaceutical solution comprises: (a) a liquefied propellant component consisting essentially of and preferably consisting entirely of 1,1-difluoroethane (R-152a); (b) ethanol; and (c) a drug component dissolved in the propellant/ethanol mixture consisting of at least one drug selected from the group consisting of beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) and fluticasone propionate (FP).
US10258566B2
The present invention relates to compositions, methods and kits for the treatment of bone particularly impaired or damaged bone.
US10258560B1
A composition suitable for topical application to the nails contains undecylenic acid, a urea-based component, a monohydric alcohol such as isopropanol, a diol such as propylene glycol, dimethyl isosorbide, and a carboxylic acid other than undecylenic acid, preferably lactic acid.
US10258558B2
Cosmetic products and methods for temporarily shaping keratin-containing fibers using the cosmetic products are provided herein. A cosmetic product for temporarily shaping keratinic fibers includes a cosmetic preparation. The cosmetic preparation contains at least one copolymer a1) that is constructed from at least the following monomer units: (meth)acrylic acid, (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester, and (meth)acrylic acid hydroxy alkyl ester. The cosmetic preparation further contains at least one copolymer a2) that is constructed from at least the following monomer units: styrene, and at least one of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid. The proportion by weight of copolymers a1) and a2) with respect to the total weight of the cosmetic preparation is about 1.0 to about 10 wt %.
US10258552B2
The present invention relates to a composition comprising particles of at least one polymer that is surface-stabilized with a stabilizer, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being an isobornyl (meth)acrylate polymer chosen from isobornyl (meth)acrylate homopolymer and statistical copolymers of isobornyl (meth)acrylate and of C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate present in an isobornyl (meth)acrylate/C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate weight ratio of greater than 4, at least one hydrocarbon-based oil and at least one silicone elastomer conveyed in at least one second oil. The invention also relates to a process for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in which said composition is applied.
US10258548B2
The hair care composition includes a cationic surfactant, a silicone, and an aqueous carrier, wherein the silicone to high melting point fatty compounds ratio is about 100:0. Additionally, the hair care composition has a liquid phase viscosity of from about 1 centipoise to about 500 centipoise. The hair care composition can be dispensed as a dosage of foam; applying the foam to the hair; and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam has a density of from about 0.025 g/cm3 to about 0.15 g/cm3 when dispensed from the aerosol foam dispenser.
US10258545B2
Oily cosmetics which exhibit sufficient filling properties of viscosity and fluidity during the heating and melting steps of manufacture, significantly ameliorate the problems associated with the aggregation of powder, and have excellent usability characteristics, contain coated powder obtained by subjecting base material powder to composite treatment using at least alkylsilane and phospholipid through a wet method. The oily cosmetics contain 5 to 65 mass % of powder component, 0 to 40 mass % of solid oil, and 25 to 95 mass % of liquid oil, in which the content of the coated powder in the powder component is 0.1 to 65 mass % based on the total amount of the oily cosmetics.
US10258539B2
The present invention relates to unitary bottle for injection, more particularly, to a unitary medicine bottle having an integral structure where a medicine container is easily connected with a plastic container including a solution at a completely sterilized state so that powdered, freeze-dried or liquid medicine is mixed with the solution with one touch for a short time. The unitary medicine bottle for injection according to the present invention comprises: a plastic container equipped with a coupling member connected with a medicine container at one end and a releasing member for releasing a liquid medicine to be at the other end; a protection cap integrally formed with the coupling member to accept the medicine container; and a flue needle which moves forward in a direction of the medicine container and perforates a stopper of the medicine container and is inserted in the coupling member connecting the plastic container with the medicine container.
US10258533B1
A foldable crutch includes an upper rod having a pad portion on a top end thereof and a first coupling portion at a bottom end thereof. The first coupling portion includes at least one positioning groove and a receiving groove. A handle is disposed on the upper rod. A lower rod includes an upper end having a second coupling portion mounted to the first coupling portion. The second coupling portion includes a positioning member for coupling with the positioning groove or the receiving groove. A turn knob is mounted to the first coupling portion. An axle extends through the first and second coupling portions and is pivotably connected to the turn knob. An elastic element biases the first and second coupling portions to disengage the positioning member from the at least one positioning groove when the turn knob is in the unlocking position.
US10258528B2
Caskets, cap panel assemblies for a casket, and methods for manufacturing cap panel assemblies are described. A casket may include a casket shell, at least one casket cap pivotally mounted on the casket shell, and a cap panel assembly mounted in the at least one casket cap. The cap panel assembly may include a cap panel, a puffing member attached to each edge of the cap panel, and a cap panel insert. The cap panel insert is fastened to the cap panel using pins. The cap panel insert can include a frame, fabric, filler, and a backing board. The cap panel insert can include elastic or ribbon-shaped straps positioned on a front face of the cap panel insert. The elastic or ribbon-shaped straps can be positioned in a lattice or grid-like arrangement. The cap panel insert can include a mounting bracket or a screw and wire assembly for mounting the cap panel insert on a wall.
US10258524B2
A transfer system includes a first mechanical element including a portion of a one of a support platform and a transfer device; a second mechanical element including a portion of a one of the support platform and the transfer device; and a sacrificial element including a first end, a second end, and a central portion, the second end removably connected to the first mechanical element with a first connecting fastener, and the first end removably connected to the second mechanical element with a second connecting fastener.
US10258520B1
A crawler that allows a person whom suffers from cerebral palsy to move in an environment. The crawler has a weight bearing support portion that is at an angle of 5 to 15 degree from the frame of the crawler. The weight bearing porting defines a headrest support, an arm support, and a trunk support. The crawler also has a trunk restraint and a pair of thigh restraints to that will keep a person secured on the crawler.
US10258512B2
An electronics enclosure has terminal conductors for contacting corresponding conductors in a receptacle when engaged with the receptacle. The electronics enclosure has a housing having first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth surface portions arranged to define the exterior of the housing. The receptacle engages and retains the corresponding electronics enclosure, the receptacle having terminal conductors for contacting corresponding conductors in the enclosure when engaged with the enclosure. The receptacle has a base surface along which the enclosure can translate in an engagement direction to engage the enclosure with the receptacle. An absorbent article management system includes: a diaper having the receptacle at which sensor elements of the diaper terminate; a logger unit having logger electronics enclosed in the enclosure and adapted to cooperate with the receptacle to connect the logger electronics to the sensor elements; and data processing equipment for processing data acquired from the sensor elements by the logger and for taking action based on the same.
US10258506B2
The present invention refers to a Laser therapy system and a method for a treatment of a cornea and/or sclera of an eye to correct its refractive system, comprising: a dispenser for a photosensitizer agent; a 3D imaging unit; an image processing unit adapted to recognize a first collagen tissue structure and a first orientation of respective collagen fibers therein; a UVA light source adapted to a crosslinking within the collagen tissue structure; an optical system for deflecting and focusing the UVA light on a focus point behind an aperture within the imaging volume; and a processing and control unit adapted to receive data relating to a refractive error of the eye, to determine a second collagen tissue structure with new corrective collagen crosslinks, such as to achieve a minimized refractive error of the eye and a UVA light energy to induce the new corrective collagen crosslinks.
US10258494B2
Treatment of a spinal lateral translation may be carried out by tensioning a cable that is set around a subject at the approximate height of the lateral translation. A tensioner may tension the cable, thereby directing a lateral corrective force from one or more anchor points toward the spinal deformity. Tension may be applied to the cable by a tensioning assembly such as one having a ratcheting device. A frame can maintain the anchor point(s), cable(s), and tensioning assembly(ies) at desired vertical and/or lateral positions. A device comprising the foregoing components may be wearable by the subject.
US10258492B2
A prosthesis delivery system and method of use thereof are described. The system includes a handle, an inner cannula extending proximally from the handle, an outer sheath extending proximally from the handle, and a pull member. The outer sheath including an axially collapsible segment and a non-collapsible body. The pull member is coupled between the handle and the axially collapsible segment or the non-collapsible body of the outer sheath. The handle is operable to retract the pull member such that the axially collapsible segment is shortened. The handle may include a spool and an actuator coupled to the pull member in a manner for winding the pull member around the spool. The handle may be shorter than the retraction length of the axially collapsible segment sized for deployment of the prosthesis.
US10258488B2
A stent includes a stent body defining a longitudinal axis and proximal and distal ends and being expandable from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration. The stent body includes a plurality of stent segments. The stent segments include a first end segment and a second end segment on opposite ends of the stent body and at least one intermediate segment disposed between the first end segment and the second end segment. Each stent segment defines a plurality of cells and a plurality of peaks and valleys. The at least one intermediate segment defines only x number of cells. The first end segment defines at least x+1 number of cells. Each of the cells of the first end segment is substantially equal in size. Each of the at least one intermediate segment and the first end segment defines only y number of peaks and valleys.
US10258487B2
Expandable elements having drug-delivery features and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a drug-eluting stent includes a radially expandable cylindrical frame having a plurality of struts. The frame is transformable between a low-profile delivery state and an expanded deployed state. A plurality of drug-delivery features are carried by one of the struts and configured to deliver a drug to a treatment site within the patient or piercing through the tissue wall to break the constricting of the vessel wall inwardly. When the frame is in the expanded state within a body lumen of the patient, the drug-delivery features extend radially outwardly away from the strut and are configured to engage and, in some arrangements, pass through a wall of the body lumen.
US10258485B2
In some embodiments, a stent includes an elongate member and a distal retention member. The elongate member is configured to be disposed within a ureter of a patient and has a first portion, a second portion and a plurality of beads bonded together. The plurality of beads define a plurality of spaces between the plurality of beads. The plurality of spaces are configured to allow fluid to flow from the first portion of the elongate member to the second portion of the elongate member. The distal retention member is configured to help maintain a portion of the stent within a kidney of the patient.
US10258474B2
An artificial joint cup, in particular a hip joint cup, for implanting in a cavity in a bone. The joint cup is, in particular, substantially in the form of a spherical dome cup, having a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface. In addition, the joint cup comprises an outer diameter and an inner diameter. The ratio of the difference between the outer diameter and the inner diameter, in relation to the outer diameter, is in a range of between 0.5 and 0.07, preferably between 0.3 and 0.075, particularly preferably between 0.2 and 0.1. The joint cup is manufactured from a ceramic material, and the convex outer surface has a micro-structuring.
US10258473B2
An intra-articular device comprises a membrane shaped like a cap having a peripheral geometry similar to that of a head of a bone for a joint to be restored and an open end sized to be applied over the bone proximate the head, so that the open end can be stretched over the head of the bone and held in position on the bone interposed between the head and its corresponding articular component of the joint. The membrane is made of a polyether-urethane-urea material selected to have a property of absorbing the joint's own synovial fluid so as to swell and have a viscoelastic property similar to the body's own articular hyaline cartilage. In a preferred embodiment, the membrane cap is adapted for use on a femoral bone for restoring a hip joint. A related method of installing an intra-articular device as artificial cartilage comprises forming a membrane cap to be applied over the head of the bone of the joint, surgically exposing the head of the bone, installing the membrane cap over the head of the bone, then repositioning the capped head of the bone back in its place in the joint with the membrane interposed as artificial cartilage.
US10258470B2
A delivery device for a stented heart valve comprises a handle, an inner catheter shaft extending from the handle and having an enlarged bumper element at a distal end, an outer catheter shaft extending from the handle and slidably coupled around the inner catheter shaft, and a retraction mechanism for controlling longitudinal movement of the outer catheter shaft relative to the inner catheter shaft. The outer catheter shaft includes a generally cylindrical housing at a distal end that is structured to receive the bumper element therein.
US10258461B2
Medical kits and methods for performing small incision DLEK include a corneal transplantation donor tissue graft formed into an implantable and compact rolled configuration using the flexible substrate.
US10258454B2
A removable vena cava filter configured for reduced trauma and enhanced visualization of anchoring hook placement relative to the vessel wall is disclosed. The filter includes a plurality of struts, each having an anchoring hook and a stop member proximate the anchoring hook. The stop members are configured to engage the vessel wall to prevent excessive penetration of the anchoring hooks into the vessel wall and to aid in the identification of anchoring hook placement relative to the vessel wall.
US10258449B2
A hernia repair device includes a mesh configured figured to extend across a tissue defect and a plurality of filaments coupled to the mesh. The filaments are coupled to the mesh in proximity of an outer periphery thereof and extend from a central portion of the mesh. Each filament includes a plurality of barbs disposed along at least a portion of the length thereof. Each filament further includes a needle disposed at a free end thereof.
US10258448B2
An implantable prosthesis for repairing or augmenting anatomical defects, including an inguinal hernia. The prosthesis may include a repair fabric having a body portion and a pocket on one side of the body portion to facilitate deployment and/or placement of the prosthesis at the defect site. For some applications, such as a reversible prosthesis, a second pocket may be provided on the opposite side of the body portion. Each pocket may be configured to receive a sufficient length of one or more fingers of an individual for deploying and/or positioning the prosthesis. A support member may be provided to help deploy the repair fabric at the surgical site and/or help inhibit folding or buckling of the repair fabric.
US10258434B1
A low profile winged impression post having snap-in features eliminates the need for individual impressions of the mandibular and maxillary arches as well as a separate bite registration when registering a dental implant. The low profile impression post is retained by a press fit which eliminates the cumbersome task of screwing in the implant post. The time and steps needed to produce a stone model for construction are shortened. The same low profile impression post can be scanned optically for accurate placement in a virtual three dimensional space model of the jaw. A physical model can be generated in rigid polymer from the virtual scan data.
US10258432B2
A series of appliances including a first shell and a second shell can be designed to incrementally implement a treatment plan. The first and second shells can have cavities designed to receive teeth of a jaw. The first shell can be designed to interface with a first surface of a plurality of surfaces of an attachment structure to provide a first engagement force specific to a first stage of the treatment plan. The second shell can be designed to interface with a second surface of the plurality of surfaces of the attachment structure attached to the at least one tooth of the first jaw to provide a second engagement force specific to a second stage of the treatment plan.
US10258423B2
A surgical instrument organizer. The surgical instrument organizer includes an upper assembly affixed to a lower assembly. The upper assembly includes a recessed area for supporting surgical instruments, one or more catheters extending therefrom, and one or more clips for supporting tubes, cables, and the like. In one embodiment, the catheters are operably connected to a valve that controls passage therethrough. The lower assembly includes one or more chambers accessible via one or more ports. In one embodiment, a channel and tube causes the upper assembly to be in fluid communication with the chambers of the lower assembly, wherein cleaning solution may be added or removed from the chambers as desired. Each port of the lower assembly is configured to receive wires for cleaning the chambers of blood or other fluids.
US10258418B2
In some aspects, a control algorithm is provided for manipulating a pair of articulation arms configured to control an articulation angle of an end effector of a robotic surgical instrument. Other aspects of the present disclosure focus on the robotic arm system, including the pair of articulation arms coupled to the end effector and guided by independent motors controlled by a control circuit. Each of the articulation arms are designed to exert antagonistic forces competing against each other that are apportioned according to a ratio specified in the control algorithm. The ratio of the antagonistic forces may be used to determine the articulation angle of the head or end effector of the robotic surgical arm.
US10258413B2
The present disclosure provides a human organ movement monitoring method for monitoring human organ movement in a surgical process in real time and a surgical navigation system. The human organ movement monitoring method includes: obtaining first position and orientation of movement monitoring tools in an image coordinate system identified from a preoperative three-dimensional medical image; determining second position and orientation of the movement monitoring tools in a positioning coordinate system in the surgery in real time; calculating an optimal coordinate transformation relation between the positioning coordinate system and the image coordinate system in real time based on the first position and orientation of the movement monitoring tools in the image coordinate system and the second position and orientation thereof in the positioning coordinate system, and calculating overall errors of coordinate transformation of the movement monitoring tools from the positioning coordinate system to the image coordinate system based on the optimal coordinate transformation relation; and evaluating movement degree of a human organ at various moments relative to a preoperative scanning moment based on the real-time determined overall errors of coordinate transformation of the movement monitoring tools at the various moments.
US10258412B2
A method of manufacturing a surgical kit for cartilage repair in an articulating surface of a joint, comprising the steps of receiving radiology image data representing three dimensional image of a joint; generating a first three dimensional representation of a first surface of the joint in a trainable image segmentation process dependent on a trained segmentation process control parameter set and said radiology image data; generating a set of data representing a geometrical object based on said first surface, wherein said geometrical object is confined by said first surface; generating control software adapted to control a CAD or CAM system to manufacture a surgical kit for cartilage repair dependent on said set of data representing a geometrical object and on a predetermined model of components of said surgical kit.
US10258408B2
Described here are devices, systems, and methods for closing the left atrial appendage. The methods described here utilize a closure device for closing the left atrial appendage and guides or expandable elements with ablation or abrading elements to ablate or abrade the left atrial appendage. In general, these methods include positioning a balloon at least partially within the atrial appendage, positioning a closure assembly of a closure device around an exterior of the atrial appendage, inflating the balloon, partially closing the closure assembly, ablating the interior tissue of the atrial appendage with the inflated balloon, removing the balloon from the atrial appendage, and closing the atrial appendage with the closure assembly.
US10258385B1
The bottom loading fastening system that consists of the polyaxial ball and socket joint used in conjunction with a bone screw. The system allows attachment to a bone screw using a retaining ring with a blocker ring to assure proper ring positioning. The retaining ring having a continuous inner surface wall and an outer wall having a notch. Upon installation the retainer wall is expanded causing a break at the notch producing an audible and tactile indication that the sufficient force has been applied to set the retainer and blocker rings locking the bone screw to a U-shaped connecting assembly.
US10258380B2
A bone screw, for drawing first and second bone fragments together, includes a shaft having a distal section and a proximal section. The distal section has a first external male screw thread and a minor diameter. The proximal section has a second external male screw thread. A major diameter of the distal section is larger than a major diameter of the proximal section. The bone screw includes a sleeve that has an internal female screw thread configured to mate with the second male screw thread. A distal portion of the sleeve has an outer diameter. The outer diameter is equal to or smaller than the minor diameter of the distal section of the shaft.
US10258376B2
A tool for manipulating a foreign body (e.g., a deployed medical device) can include an operative portion. The operative portion can be used to move the foreign body in the proximal and/or distal directions with respect to the removal/repositioning tool and/or the tissue surrounding the foreign body. In some embodiments, the tool can include a compressing portion that can be used to compress the foreign body as the foreign body is pulled by the operative portion in the proximal direction. The tool can further include a sleeve that can be used to transition the operative portion and/or compressing portion between an opened configuration and a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the tool can be used in conjunction with an endoscope to navigate the tool to the site of a foreign body within the body of a patient.
US10258375B2
The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention.
US10258368B2
A cannula assembly having a plurality of outwardly-biased flexible fins capable of inward movement such that the fins converge upon insertion of a trocar device. The fin embodiment including a slot formed therein, with a corresponding raised feature on the trocar shaft capable of engaging the slots. Inward movement of the trocar within the cannula lumen causes the fins to converge. An additional embodiment utilizes outwardly-biased flexible fins that lock together in a closed position, with corrugated features in the fin inner surface that contact the trocar shaft such that, upon insertion of the trocar, the fins unlock and splay outward. One or more of the flexible fins also including one or more penetrations for accepting a biasing device for altering the biasing force of the fin.
US10258364B2
Embodiments of the invention provide a laparoscopic morcellating device and method for removing tissue from a body cavity. The morcellating device includes a containment mechanism having an aperture, a cutting mechanism designed to fit into an interior space of the containment mechanism and a retractor mechanism that is coupled to the cutting mechanism. The containment mechanism and cutting mechanism combination surrounds the tissue and the aperture of the containment mechanism is closed around the tissue. The morcellating device further includes a motor for actuating the retractor such that the cutting mechanism constricts and morcellates the tissue. The laparoscopic morcellating device further allows for torque balancing of the retractor mechanism, gas flow regulation of the body cavity, and safety feedback mechanisms that can alert the surgeon.
US10258363B2
An apparatus comprises a body assembly, a shaft, an acoustic waveguide, an articulation section, an end effector, and an articulation drive assembly. The shaft extends distally from the body assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The acoustic waveguide comprises a flexible portion. The articulation section is coupled with the shaft. A portion of the articulation section encompasses the flexible portion of the waveguide. The articulation section comprises a plurality of body portions aligned along the longitudinal axis and a flexible locking member. The flexible locking member is operable to secure the body portions in relation to each other and in relation to the shaft. The end effector comprises an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the waveguide. The articulation drive assembly is operable to drive articulation of the articulation section to thereby deflect the end effector from the longitudinal axis.
US10258350B2
Method and system for optically evaluating drilling proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve in situ
A low coherence interferometry probe system for evaluating proximity to a tissue layer, comprising a low coherence light source for generating low coherence excitation light, an excitation optical fiber to bring the low coherence excitation light near the tissue layer and a collection optical fiber for capturing back-scattered light from the tissue layer. The probe system comprises a low coherence interferometry sub-system and a digital signal processor for evaluating a distance to the tissue layer. There is also provided a spectral absorption probe system for evaluating proximity to an artery, comprising a light source excitation light having a wavelength adapted for absorption by blood chromophores, an excitation optical fiber and a collection optical fiber. The probe system comprises a light detector and a signal processor for determining a distance to the artery based on the back-scattered light and on Beer-Lambert law of light absorption using a value for surrounding tissue attenuation coefficient (μeff). A probe system combining low coherence interferometry and spectral absorption is also provided.
US10258349B2
An arthroscopic surgery method for ankle impingement of the embodiment removes a posterior process of talus from the portal formed in the position specified beforehand by vibrating ultrasonically of an ultrasonic treatment tool which inserted and inserted the ultrasonic treatment tool to the posterior process of talus and a tendon sheath of flexor hallucis longus muscle tendon, and deletes the tendon sheath of flexor hallucis longus muscle tendon by the ultrasonic treatment tool used for deleting the posterior process of talus.
US10258338B2
An anastomosis instrument includes a headpiece shaft which can be inserted in an instrument shaft so as to be axially shiftable therein, a plate-like and/or anvil-like headpiece being axially shiftable on the distal end portion of the headpiece shaft and being supported via a cross pin between a processing position and a withdrawal position, the headpiece on the headpiece shaft being displaced or shifted from a first, proximally retracted latching position in which the headpiece shaft is coupled to the headpiece in a form-fitting manner to fix the headpiece in the processing position so that it is unable to pivot, to a second, distally advanced latching position in which the form fit is released in order to allow the headpiece to swivel to the withdrawal position.
US10258328B2
A fixation assembly for bone fixation and a method for joining bones or bone fragments of a single bone and translating uniform compression to the bones. The fixation assembly comprises a post member coupled to a screw member. The post member comprises a head portion connected to an anchoring portion, wherein the head portion is offset from the anchoring portion by a first angle. The head portion may comprise a curved body annularly extending from a first end to a second end, wherein the first end is separated from the second end by a slot, and wherein the curved body defines a tapered annular bore therein. The anchoring portion comprises a first leg extending from the first end of the curved body and a second leg extending from the second end of the curved body. The screw member comprises a tapered bulbous portion connected to a threaded elongated portion. The screw member is coupled to the post member by advancing the elongated portion of the screw member through the tapered bore of the post member until the tapered bulbous portion of the screw member abuts the tapered bore of the post member thereby creating an interference fit. The first angle of the post member determines the angle of fixation of the post member with respect to the screw member.
US10258326B2
A tissue fastener having fixed points of tissue attachment including a first elongate elastic component and a second elongate component having one or more elongate sections each adjacent section delineated by at least one frangible point.
US10258321B2
Suture constructs and methods are provided for securing soft tissue to bone. One exemplary embodiment of a construct includes a first limb, a second limb, a coaxial region, and a collapsible snare defined by the first and second limbs. The coaxial region can be formed by a portion of the second limb being disposed in a volume of the first limb, which allows for a low profile construct that is useful in various soft tissue repair procedures. The construct can be configured to be disposed in tissue to draw the tissue toward bone, and the coaxial region can be deconstructed so that the first and second limbs can be used to help secure the desired location of the tissue with respect to the bone. Various features of the construct and methods for using the same in a surgical procedure are also provided.
US10258320B2
Systems and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs, without knot tying. The soft tissue repair systems include self-cinching constructs with splices, loops and inserts that are pre-loaded onto knotless anchors to position the self-locking, adjustable construct at the repair site. The splice incorporates an insert in the form of a flexible strand with at least one barb, or simply in the form of a cut length of suture or braid that is inserted into the center of the cinching loop to create a thicker portion. When the cinching loop is tightened, the insert prevents loosening of the loop, locking in the cinching loop and preventing movement of the loop.
US10258312B2
In order to obtain a high-resolution ultrasound diagnostic image while reducing the back side reflection of a ultrasound irradiated to the side opposite to the ultrasound transmission direction of an ultrasound transmission/reception device, disclosed is an ultrasound probe, wherein a substrate is provided thereon with a cavity, insulation layers having the cavity therebetween, and an upper layer electrode and a lower layer electrode having the cavity and the insulation layers therebetween, so as to form an ultrasound vibration element, the substrate is held by a backing with a low-modulus member therebetween, and a direct voltage and a alternating voltage are applied between the electrodes to vibrate the ultrasound vibration element, and wherein a mechanical impedance by the substrate and the low-modulus member has a substantially equal value as an acoustic impedance of the backing.
US10258311B2
A probe includes a transducer array including a transducer element, the transducer element including cells connected in parallel to each other, and a current detector configured to apply a voltage to the cells of the transducer element, or to output an electrical signal based on currents output from the cells.
US10258298B2
A medical image scanning system includes a top plate on which an object is placed, a drive screw shaft, and a fall prevention unit. The fall prevention unit includes a load support nut that is threadedly engaged with the drive screw shaft and to which the load of the top plate is applied; a fall prevention nut that is arranged below the load support nut and is threadedly engaged with the drive screw shaft; a rotation prevention mechanism that prevents the rotation of the load support nut; and a detent mechanism that performs the turning stop of the fall prevention nut and releases the turning stop of the fall prevention nut when the threaded engagement between the drive screw shaft and the load support nut is disconnected.
US10258296B2
An X-ray CT apparatus includes a first X-ray source, a first detector, a second X-ray source, a second detector, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry controls the first X-ray source, the second X-ray source, the first detector, and the second detector to perform scanning. The processing circuitry acquires first data of a plurality of first detection regions and second data of a plurality of second detection regions, each of the plurality of first detection regions and the plurality of second detection regions including one detection element or a plurality of detection elements in a row direction, and the plurality of first detection regions being offset by an amount corresponding to n (0
US10258278B2
A hydration sensor or sensing element is configured to measure the hydration level of a user. The sensing element can include a water-permeable material positioned in between two water-impermeable materials. The sensing element can be coupled to a bottle of fluid, or a carrier with a timer. The sensing element can be incorporated into a handheld device. The sensing element can be a disposable element, an element applicable for more than one-time use, or a re-usable element. The sensing element or sensor can be calibrated for a specific user or a group of users. One or more additional sensors that do not measure hydration level of the user can be coupled to a hydration sensing element to determine the amount of fluid consumption for the user in different conditions.
US10258273B2
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a computer-implemented method for stress monitoring. Methods include receiving, by a processor, a plurality of user stress labels corresponding to a plurality of events. Methods also include determining an individualized stress profile based at least in part upon the user stress labels. Methods also include receiving heart rate sensor data from a wearable device. Methods also include extracting a cardiovascular feature from the heart rate sensor data. Methods also include determining a stress index based at least in part upon the individualized stress profile and the cardiovascular feature. Methods also include outputting the stress index.
US10258267B2
Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide a pulse oximeter capable of taking blood oxygen readings based on readings from an accelerometer. The various embodiments may provide an electronic patch including a pulse oximeter and accelerometer connected to a processor, wherein the processor is configured with processor executable instructions to control the operation of the pulse oximeter based at least in part on data received from the accelerometer. In various embodiments the electronic patch may further include a coin cell battery, or other low power source, that may power the pulse oximeter.
US10258265B1
The present disclosure relates to noninvasive methods, devices, and systems for measuring various blood constituents or analytes, such as glucose. In an embodiment, a light source comprises LEDs and super-luminescent LEDs. The light source emits light at least wavelengths of about 1610 nm, about 1640 nm, and about 1665 nm. In an embodiment, the detector comprises a plurality of photodetectors arranged in a special geometry comprising one of a substantially linear substantially equal spaced geometry, a substantially linear substantially non-equal spaced geometry, and a substantially grid geometry.
US10258264B2
Methods and systems for sensor calibration and sensor glucose (SG) fusion are used advantageously to improve the accuracy and reliability of orthogonally redundant glucose sensor devices, which may include optical and electrochemical glucose sensors. Calibration for both sensors may be achieved via fixed-offset and/or dynamic regression methodologies, depending, e.g., on sensor stability and Isig-Ratio pair correlation. For SG fusion, respective integrity checks may be performed for SG values from the optical and electrochemical sensors, and the SG values calibrated if the integrity checks are passed. Integrity checks may include checking for sensitivity loss, noise, and drift. If the integrity checks are failed, in-line sensor mapping between the electrochemical and optical sensors may be performed prior to calibration. The electrochemical and optical SG values may be weighted (as a function of the respective sensor's overall reliability index (RI)) and the weighted SGs combined to obtain a single, fused SG value.
US10258255B2
An elongate medical device includes a sensor configured to detect one or more characteristics of an electromagnetic field in which the device is disposed. The sensor includes an electrically-insulative substrate, rectangular in shape, and a patterned, conductive trace disposed on the substrate. The patterned trace includes a plurality of diagonal sections parallel to one another, arranged with a relatively low pitch. The substrate is wrapped into a cylindrical shape thereby forming a three-dimensional spiral capable of functioning as a micro-electromagnetic sensor. A medical positioning system is responsive to the signal from the sensor to determine a position and/or orientation of the sensor.
US10258247B2
Provided is a highly reliable technique for the evaluation of ischemic conditions. A preferred embodiment is a nuclear medicine measurement protocol in which the administration of a radiopharmaceutical agent and radiation measurement are performed twice at rest and under stress. In the nuclear medicine measurement protocol, radiation collection is performed without radiopharmaceutical agent administration before the second radiopharmaceutical agent administration, and the result is used to correct the nuclear medicine measurement result after the second radiopharmaceutical agent administration.
US10258246B2
MRI techniques seek to simultaneously measure physiological parameters in multiple directions, requiring the application of multiple encoding magnetic field gradient waveforms. The use of multiple encoding waveforms degrades the temporal resolution of the measurement, or may distort the results depending on the methodology used to derive physiological parameters from the measured data. The disclosed Direct Inversion Reconstruction Method (DiR) provides distortion-free velocity images with high temporal resolution, without changing the method of acquiring the phase data. The disclosed method provides a more stable and accurate recovery of phase-based dynamic magnetic resonance signals with higher temporal resolution than current state-of-the-art methods.
US10258242B2
The present application describes techniques to image biological tissue to determine biological information of an imaged tissue sample such as changes in hemoglobin concentrations, blood flow rate (pulse), and/or spatio-temporal features. Embodiments include illuminating the tissue sample with light in the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum, which is minimally absorbed but scattered through the tissue sample. By detecting the NIR light that is attenuated through, transmitted through, and/or reflected off the tissue to be imaged, the resulting NIR intensity signals may be further analyzed to provide this data. Embodiments include using multiple NIR light sources having varying wavelengths to obtain changes in the oxy- and deoxy-hemoglobin concentrations of the imaged tissue region. The tissue sample may be imaged over a time period, and the NIR images may be viewed statically or in real time after post-processing analyses have been performed.
US10258239B2
Proposed is a method for in-line testing and surface analysis of test material with participation of Raman spectroscopy wherein the apparatus has a column with a plurality of test units at least one of which is a wear test unit and another is a Raman spectrometer. The sample is located on a rotary table under the test units. By sequentially removing the material of the sample to a predetermined depth and then conducting the surface analysis with the use of the Raman spectrometer, it becomes possible to analyze distribution of the material components in the depth direction from the surface of the sample. delivery beams to the longitudinal axis of the Raman spectrometer
US10258235B2
The present invention provides a method for assessing bowel function in a patient, comprising providing the patient with a numeric analog scale for at least one parameter which is a measure of bowel function; causing the patient to indicate on the numeric analog scale the amount and/or intensity of the parameter being experienced; and observing the amount and/or intensity of the at least one parameter indicated on the numeric analog scale in order to assess bowel function. Further, the present invention provides a device for assessing bowel function in a patient, the device comprising a display unit for providing a numeric analog scale for at least one parameter which is associated with bowel function of a patient; a receiving unit adapted to receive an amount and/or intensity of the at least one parameter indicated by the patient on the numeric analog scale; and an interface unit adapted to provide the amount and/or intensity of the at least one parameter indicated on the numeric analog scale in order to assess bowel function.
US10258234B2
According to one embodiment, an ophthalmologic apparatus includes an optical system, a support, a drive unit, an alignment optical system, two or more imaging units, an analyzer, and a controller. The optical system acquires data of an eye. The support is configured to support the face of a subject. The drive unit moves the optical system and the support relative to each other. The alignment optical system projects an indicator for performing alignment of the optical system with respect to the eye onto the anterior segment of the eye. The imaging units photograph the anterior segment of the eye, onto which the indicator is being projected, substantially simultaneously from different directions. The analyzer analyzes two or more photography images captured substantially simultaneously by the imaging units to specify the position of the eye. The controller controls the drive unit based on the position specified by the analyzer.
US10258229B2
In a method for the acquisition of optical coherence tomography image data of retina tissue of an eye (99) of a human subject using an acquisition device comprising an imaging optics (2), a first image associated with a baseline relative positioning of the eye (99) of the human subject with respect to the imaging optics (2) is acquired at a first point in time. The baseline relative positioning is stored. At a second point in time being different from the first point in time, the baseline relative positioning of the same eye (99) of the same human subject with respect to the imaging optics (2) is re-established and a second image is acquired. For re-establishing the positioning, a present relative positioning of the eye (99) of the human subject with respect to the imaging optics is determined based on a video image of an iris region of the eye. A corresponding device comprises an imaging optics (2), a head support to be contacted by a head portion of the human subject, the head support defining an entrance position of the sample beam entering an eye of the human subject, a camera (71) for acquiring a video image of an iris region of the eye, a display (75) for displaying a target image to the human subject, the target image indicating a direction of a line of vision to be assumed by the human subject, and a processor for determining a present relative positioning of the eye of the human subject with respect to the imaging optics, based on the video image, for comparing a present relative positioning of the eye (99) of the human subject with respect to the imaging optics (2) to a stored baseline relative positioning, for affecting the target image as long as the present relative positioning does not correspond to the stored baseline relative positioning, and for triggering the acquisition of image data when the present relative positioning corresponds to the baseline relative positioning.
US10258226B2
Systems, devices and methods for producing registered images of a body lumen are provided. The system includes a first imaging device having an imager positioned at a distal end thereof, said first imaging device configured to produce a first image of a body cavity; and an imaging system, including a second imaging device having an imager positioned at a distal end thereof and configured to be positioned approximate to said imager of said first imaging device within said body cavity and configured to produce a second image; an elongated member configured to contain said second imaging device; and at least one marker configured to produce registration information in the first image and the second image.
US10258222B2
A multi-focal, multi-camera endoscope having a tip section including a first optical assembly for generating a first image of a body cavity; a second optical assembly for generating a second image of a body cavity; at least one illuminator associated with each of the first optical assembly and second optical assembly; and a processing system configured to: zoom the first optical assembly and thereby generate a zoomed first image in place of the first image; and automatically cause a physical display to eliminate a display of the second image and to only display said zoomed first image. To eliminate the display of the second image, the processing system reduces a power supply to the second optical assembly, reduces an illumination intensity of an illuminator associated with the second optical assembly or causes the physical display to power off, darken, or blacken.
US10258210B2
A hand vacuum cleaner may have a first stage cyclone having a first stage cyclone chamber, a first stage cyclone air inlet, a first stage cyclone air outlet and a first stage longitudinal cyclone axis about which the air rotates in the first stage cyclone chamber. A second stage cyclone may be downstream from the first stage cyclone and may be at least substantially nested in the first stage cyclone. The second stage cyclone may have a second stage cyclone chamber, a plurality of second stage cyclone air inlets, a second stage cyclone air outlet and a second stage longitudinal cyclone axis about which the air rotates in the second stage cyclone chamber. A length of the second stage cyclone chamber may be shorter than a length of the first stage cyclone chamber.
US10258209B2
A handheld cleaner is provided. The handheld cleaner includes: a dust cup assembly comprising: a cup casing; a device housing configured to have a tube shape and disposed in the cup casing, wherein an outer end face of the device housing at an axial side thereof abuts against or extends out of a partial inner surface of the cup casing, and a dust removal chamber is defined between an inner surface of the cup casing and an outer peripheral surface of the device housing and surrounds the device housing along a circumferential direction of the device housing; and a negative pressure device located within the device housing and configured to enable dusty air to enter the dust removal chamber for dust and air separation; a holding assembly mounted to the dust cup assembly and configured for handholding.
US10258200B2
An implement for stirring or comminuting, containing a drive motor arranged in a motor housing, a stem, in which a shaft connected to the drive motor in a rotationally rigid manner is mounted, and which is divided into an inner and an outer assembly, wherein the outer assembly has a shield at an end remote from the motor housing, and a working part surrounded by the shield, wherein the shaft is guided in an axially immovable manner in the inner assembly and the inner assembly is axially movable relative to the outer assembly. The working part is fixedly connected to the stem and is mounted in an axially immovable manner in the inner assembly, such that the working part can move in relation to the shield.
US10258189B2
The gripper device (100) comprises a pair of opposite movable jaws (41) having respective coordinated gripping profiles (50) intended to cooperate with corresponding predetermined portions of the lateral surface of a capsule (C) of a first predetermined type so as to define a retaining position for such a capsule (C) in which the capsule (C) is essentially coaxial with a predetermined reference direction (R-R).The jaws (41) are able to assume a relative rest or standby position in which they are close together and inlet portions thereof (41a, 45) are capable of being splayed and passed beyond by a capsule (C) introduced into the machine (1), so as to allow said capsule (C) to be positioned and gripped between the gripping profiles (50) in the retaining position.Moreover, the jaws (41), adjacent to said coordinated gripping profiles (50), have respective further coordinated gripping profiles (51) able to cooperate with corresponding predetermined portions of the lateral surface of a capsule (CX) of a further and different type able to be introduced into the machine as well as to splay and pass beyond the inlet portions (41a, 45) of the jaws (41). These further coordinated profiles (51) are shaped and/or arranged such that they are capable of defining, for a capsule (CX) of the further type, a corresponding retaining position in which the capsule (CX) of the further type is axially offset by a predetermined amount (Δ) with respect to the predetermined reference direction (R-R).
US10258188B2
An automatic cooking apparatus capable of supplying drinking water is provided, and includes a drinking water tank, a drinking water supplying unit, a food storage, a cooking unit and a controller. The drinking water tank includes a drinking water sensor, a drinking water output tube, and a drinking water valve. The food storage includes a food sensor, a food output member and a food valve. The cooking unit includes a heater, a steam output member and a pot cover actuator. The controller controls the drinking water valve, the food valve, the heater and the pot cover actuator based on a user's instruction.
US10258187B2
An infused beverage brewing assembly that includes a solvent flow management system (SFMS) operable to receive a solvent and then at least one of modulate and maintain a flow of the solvent independent of a back pressure within a brewing chamber for housing a solute disposed to receive the solvent to produce an infused beverage, wherein the SFMS is in fluid communication with the brewing chamber through at least one solvent conduit, the assembly including an outlet for discharging the infused beverage and having an electronic control system communicatively coupled to and operable to selectively modulate the SFMS to at least one of modulate and maintain the flow of the solvent upstream of the brewing chamber and downstream of the SFMS independent of the back pressure without the use of a feedback mechanism for monitoring the flow of the solvent.
US10258180B2
A hook rail assembly for hanging objects on a wall includes an elongated rail member for abutting the wall, at least one anchor component connected to a back side of the rail member and at least one hook member positioned at a front side of the rail member. The anchor component including a base and at least one wall penetrating retainer, the wall penetrating retainer having a wall penetrating extent that that protrudes rearwardly of the rail member and has a curved configuration. The wall penetrating extent may be arcuate and have a radius of curvature with a center point proximate a bottom side of the rail member.
US10258179B2
Reversible floor mats having two layers bonded together at an undulating surface are described. Each layer has a generally non-constant across over its width and length. The combined thickness of the two layers is generally constant over its width and length. The layers have different colors and/or different surface textures to provide different working surfaces.
US10258173B2
A display stand (10) comprising a double wall construction, respectively, an inner wall (11), defining an inner volume (50), and an outer wall (12) enclose said inner wall (11), and said inner wall (11) and said outer wall (12) defining a display volume (60), said display stand comprising an elevated stand (13) elevating said double wall construction and display volume characterized in that said elevated stand (13) comprises an opening (30) providing access to said inside of said elevated stand and the inner volume of the inner wall (11).
US10258170B2
A system for controlling the transparency of a display case having a door is disclosed. A transparent electronic display is positioned within the door, a controller is electrically connected to the electronic display and configured to track the present time, a network connectivity device is in electrical connection with the controller and communication with a communications network, and a remotely located user interface receives user input through the communications network. The user input is used to generate the transparency data, which is used by the controller to drive the electronic display at various transparency levels.
US10258162B2
A foldable chair includes a chair body having two rear legs, a metal seat movable upward and foldable on the rear legs so as to occupy little storage room. When the seat is moved to a seated position and when the rear legs are moved to a stretch-out position, the seat has a bottom edge seated on the top end of the rear legs and defines a straight line aligned with a middle line of the top end of the rear leg. An integrally formed strengthening structure extends across a bottom side of the seat so that gravity center of the seat is concentrated on the top ends of the rear legs, thereby strengthening the supporting ability of the rear legs relative to the seat so that even sitting of an overweight person on the seat does not deform and damage the seat and the rear legs.
US10258159B2
A tilt mechanism for a weight-responsive seating furniture comprises a backrest support, a first lever and a second lever. The backrest support is configured for coupling to a backrest and is pivotably mounted. The first lever has a mount structure for coupling the first lever to a seat. The first lever is pivotably mounted at a first pivot axis. The second lever is pivotably attached to the backrest support at a second pivot axis and is coupled to the first lever by a coupling mechanism to pivot the first lever about the first pivot axis when the backrest support pivots relative to the carrier.
US10258158B2
The present invention discloses a dual motor lift chair for the elderly, which comprises a base, a seat lift, a back flexing mechanism and a leg flexing mechanism. The seat lift is arranged on the base, and the back flexing mechanism and the leg flexing mechanism are arranged on the seat lift. The present invention has a reasonable structure. When in the standing assistance configuration, the overall height of the lift chair increases, and the lift chair inclines forward at a certain angle, so that the center of gravity of the elderly rises and moves forward. Hence, an effective result of standing assistance is achieved, and the experience effect of the standing assistance is ensured. Furthermore, by setting the leg flexing mechanism and the back flexing mechanism, the flex of the body may be adjusted, and hence the comfortability of the chair is improved.
US10258157B2
A functional rail system is mounted to the top of a modular office panel and supports a worksurface on the rail with the worksurface locked in position along the rail. The rail includes a channel in the upper surface for receiving an accessory, and a side accessory slot for mounting the worksurface. The worksurface may be mounted via an upper bracket and a lower bracket interfitted with each other and the side accessory slot to frictionally lock the brackets in place along the longitudinal length of the slot.
US10258150B2
A height adjustable desk includes a worksurface, a first leg and a second leg connected to the worksurface. The first leg is provided with a first motor to drive a first lifting apparatus for telescoping the first leg, while the second leg is provided with a second motor to drive a second lifting apparatus for telescoping the second leg. Each of the first motor and the second motor is provided with a magnetic device and two sensors. The magnetic device has several N-pole sections and S-pole sections, and the sensor detect a change of a magnetic field when the motor is turning. A control unit receives the signals of the sensor, and changes a speed of at least one of the motors until the signals are synchronous again when the control unit found that the signals are not synchronous.
US10258140B2
A bristled component for a cosmetic applicator comprising: an elongated carrier having a longitudinal axis; and at least a first plurality of bristles including at least one array of bristles ultrasonically welded to the carrier and outwardly extending therefrom according to a first pre-determined pattern, wherein the carrier and the bristles comprise ultrasonically compatible materials, and wherein the bristles are ultrasonically bonded to the carrier through a direct ultrasonic bond between a surface of the carrier and a lengthwise portion of each of the bristles.
US10258134B2
A comb and a thermal protective glove are provided herein. In one embodiment, the comb includes: (1) a base having a top side and a bottom side, (2) a longitudinal row of teeth on the top side of the base and (3) an attacher having a coupling end connected to the bottom side of the base.
US10258133B2
The present disclosure is directed to a decorative item with an interchangeable portion. The presently disclosed device can be attached to the hair, clothing, or other suitable surface and has an interchangeable decorative feature that does not require the purchase of a large number of similar items to vary the appearance of the decorative item. The preferred embodiment of the device is similar in nature to a barrette with the inclusion of two attachment means on opposing ends of the barrette. The interchangeable decorations can be attached to the attachment means on the barrette.
US10258132B2
A hair treatment or styling apparatus adapted to impart a straightening and/or curling effect on hair includes both a novel thermally conductive construction and heating assembly, which conveys thermal energy uniformly to all areas of the treatment head such that the desired style is achieved regardless of the skill of the user. The apparatus further includes a hinge assembly incorporating one or more ceramic bearings units which provide smooth consistent resistance for pivoting movement of the treatment members and a more durable hinge joint thereby increasing the life and usability of the apparatus.
US10258131B2
The present invention provides a multiple sensors-based flexible anti-theft system, and a security travel bag and an anti-sexual assault garment using flexible anti-theft system. The flexible anti-theft system will not falsely trigger an alarm due to the overall motion or acceleration changes of a transport vehicle, and can effectively prevent personal articles in a suitcase or bag from theft. The flexible anti-theft system comprises: a multi-sensor module configured to correspondingly attach multiple motion sensors to multiple positions of the flexible material; a microprocessor module configured to receive output information from the multiple motion sensors and deduce, according to the output information, whether the flexible material undergoes abnormal movement; an alarm module configured to send out an alarm according to a judgment result of the microprocessor module; and a user identity authentication and working mode switching module connected with the microprocessor module.
US10258129B2
A bag having a quick release zipper lock. The bag has an internal compartment with a zipper closure. A locking rod is secured to an inner side of the zipper slider of the zipper closure. A zipper lock is secured within the internal compartment at the closed end of the zipper closure which lockably receives the locking rod. A quick release mechanism has a pull release cord with an end disposed external to the internal compartment. A cable couples the quick release mechanism to the zipper lock. Whereby upon exerting a pulling force on the pull release cord, the zipper lock releases the locking rod so as to permit the zipper slider to be moved from the closed end toward the open end for accessing the internal compartment of the bag.
US10258126B2
A suitcase with an integrated garment bag is able to be used to neatly store items to prevent them from being wrinkled or otherwise disarranged.
US10258120B2
A foldable frame is disclosed. The foldable frame contains at least one multiple-fold frame assembly containing an inner intermediate stretcher rib containing a first end and a second end, an outer intermediate stretcher rib containing a first end and a second end, and an outer leverage arm containing a first end and a second end, wherein the inner intermediate stretcher rib's second end is pivotally coupled with the outer intermediate stretcher rib's second end, wherein the outer leverage arm's second end is pivotally coupled with the outer intermediate stretcher rib adjacent to the first end, wherein the outer leverage arm's second end is pivotally coupled with the outer intermediate stretcher rib a first distance from the first end.
US10258115B2
A set of watch straps include a first strap, the first strap including a first band, a first adapter, and a first lug connected in series, and a second strap, the second strap including a second band, a second adapter, and a second lug connected in series. The first lug is configured to slide into a first strap receiving groove of the watch, and the second lug is configured to slide into a second strap receiving groove of the watch. At least one of the first strap and the second strap is reversible.
US10258103B2
A watersports sandal is disclosed. The sandal has a flexible sole that underlies and protects a user's foot in a walking configuration. The sandal has a detachable forefoot strap that connects the sole to the user's forefoot and an ankle strap that connects the heel portion of the sole to the lower leg of the user. The sandal can be reconfigured to a stowed configuration in which the forefoot strap attaches the sole to a user's lower leg. In this stowed configuration, the user's bare feet are exposed to allow him fine sensitivity to water sport devices such as surf boards.
US10258102B2
An airbag device includes a wear and an elastic module mounted on the wear. The wear has a wearing space. The elastic module is mounted in the wearing space of the wear and includes a first air bag, a second air bag, a first control valve and a second control valve. The first control valve is connected with the first air bag and is provided with a first oneway air inlet and a first oneway air outlet. The second control valve is connected between the first air bag and the second air bag and is provided with a second oneway air inlet and a second oneway air outlet. The second control valve and the first control valve are operated synchronously.
US10258101B2
A healthcare footwear article includes an upper shoe body and a sole member provided underneath the upper shoe body and is connected with the upper shoe body to form an integral body. The upper shoe body and the sole member is configured from a material consisting of approximately 70% to approximately 80% of silicon rubber by weight, approximately 5% to approximately 20% of negative ion powder by weight, approximately 2% to approximately 7% of antiwear agent by weight, approximately 5% to approximately 20% of titanium powder by weight, approximately 0.1% to approximately 1.5% of vulcanizing agent by weight, approximately 5% to approximately 10% of infrared ray powder by weight, and approximately 0.1% to approximately 8% of dye by weight.
US10258093B2
A low drag garment has a plurality of zones including a first zone A, a second zone B and a third zone C, which are defined in relation to a forward direction of travel M of a person wearing the garment. The first zone A is located generally in an inner front region of the garment, the second zone B is located in an outer front region of the garment and the third zone C is located in a rear region of the garment. The garment is made from a fabric having a textured outer surface with a texture height H, wherein in first zone A the fabric has a mean texture height HA in the range 0-200 μm, in the second zone B the fabric has a mean texture height HB that is greater than HA and preferably in the range of 100-500 μm, and in the third zone C the fabric has a mean texture height He that is greater than HB and preferably greater than 200 μm.
US10258087B2
Example embodiments relate to a cartridge including a housing, a pre-vapor formulation reservoir configured to store a pre-vapor formulation in the housing, a vaporizer, and an airflow diverter. The vaporizer may be configured to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation. The vaporizer may include a heater and a wick, the wick may be in fluid communication with the pre-vapor formulation reservoir, and the heater may be configured to vaporize at least a portion of the pre-vapor formulation in the wick to form a vapor. The heater may be positioned in a transverse direction in the housing, and the airflow diverter may be located on an opposite side of the heater relative to a mouth-end portion.
US10258073B2
The present invention discloses a functional nutritional blend comprising Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract, Coleus forskohlii extract, Zingiber officinale extract and piperine, for increasing metabolic efficiency and inhibition of adipogenesis.
US10258072B2
A gel is disclosed that is formed from a hydrophobic liquid and a gelator. The gelator has a structure given by: formula (I) where (II) and (III) or (IV) or (V). The gelator is environmentally friendly and from a biomass source.
US10258064B2
A method for production of near sterile whey protein concentrates is proposed, which includes the following steps: (a) Ultrafiltration of whey at a temperature of about 2 to about 25° C. to produce a first retentate R1 and a first permeate P1; (b) Microfiltration of the retentate R1 from step (a) at a temperature of about 2 to about 35° C. to produce a second retentate R2 and a second permeate P2; (c) Ultrafiltration of the second permeate P2 from step (b) at a temperature of about 6 to about 25° C. to produce a third retentate R3 and a third permeate P3; (d) Pasteurization of the retentate R3 from step (c) (e) Drying of the pasteurized product from step (d).
US10258044B2
Herbicide combinations comprising an effective amount of components (A), (B) and (C) wherein (A) denotes one or more herbicides selected from the group of compounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof (B) denotes one or more herbicides selected from the group of the compounds of the formula (II) and their salts (C) denotes at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (C-1) thienecarbazone-methyl; (C-2) pyroxsulam; (C-3) halauxifen; (C-4) pinoxaden; (C-5) pyroxasulfone; and/or salts thereof.
US10258043B2
The present invention discloses a pesticide composition comprising a juvenoid, such as pyriproxyfen or hydroprene, and a chitin synthesis inhibitor, such as novaluron. The composition containing the combined actives provides an increased efficacy not exhibited by either active when used alone.
US10258029B2
A drift fence camera trap enclosure includes a frame and sheathing mounted on the frame. An opening extends from a first side of the drift fence camera trap enclosure to a second side of the drift camera enclosure. A threshold is located within the opening. A detection unit detects passage of an animal over the threshold. A camera is configured to capture pictures or video of the animal as the animals cross the threshold.
US10258025B2
A fishing line clip is a handy tool for fishermen when stringing up a fishing rod for use or storage. The line clip can be releasably attached to a fishing line that has been fed through fishing rod eyelets. The clip prevents the line from falling back through the eyelets. The clip includes a plug fixed to a line clamp. The plug is sized to be larger than the diameter of a fishing rod eyelet. The line clamp allows for convenient fixing and releasing of a fishing line to the clip.
US10258018B2
An animal toilet includes: a front-rear direction, a right-left direction, and a height direction; an upper container that is to be placed with excrement treating material on a bottom portion having a plurality of holes through which urine passes, the bottom portion being a part positioned lowest inside the upper container, in a state where an absorbent body has been placed in a tray, a central position of the bottom portion of the upper container being arranged nearer to a rear side than a central position of the absorbent body, in the front-rear direction; the tray that is to be placed with the absorbent body that absorbs urine that has passed through the holes; and a lower container put below the upper container, the lower container storing the tray.
US10258017B2
The disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for the production of cheese. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for making pasta filata cheese. In one embodiment, a continuous cooker stretcher is used for the production of pasta filata cheese.
US10258015B1
A petunia-calibrachoa plant designated SAKPXC018 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC018, the plants of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC018, to plant parts of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC018, and methods for producing a plant produced by crossing petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC018 with itself or with another variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC018, methods for producing other lines or plant parts derived from petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC018, and the plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC018 with another variety.
US10258003B2
New lettuce variety designated ‘PRO 1632’ is described. ‘PRO 1632’ exhibits stability and uniformity.
US10258002B2
The present invention relates to the field of spinach breeding, in particular to a new dominant resistance gene, designated RPF12, which confers resistance against all races of Peronospora farinosa and to spinach plants comprising said gene.
US10257997B1
A novel maize variety designated X13M716 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13M716 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13M716 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13M716, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13M716 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13M716 and methods of using maize variety X13M716 are disclosed.
US10257990B1
The present invention provides a practical and economical means of growing of kelp and other types of macroalgae in large quantities on and in the ocean. Through the use of catenary principles and innovative structural designs, efficient designs emerge that translate into lightweight and low-cost components. The novel design described allows cost-efficient macroalgae farming at scales and at depths unsuitable for present macroalgae farming techniques. The device and methods described present a means of farming these seaweeds for the purpose of providing food, chemical feed stocks, and a biomass suitable for the production of biofuels.
US10257988B2
A lighting system with selectable emission characteristics may include a housing, a controller, a first plurality of light sources operatively coupled to the controller and carried by the housing, and a second plurality of light sources operatively coupled to and controlled by the controller and carried by the housing. The first and second pluralities of light sources may be operable to emit first and second combined lights, respectively, and to emit a first light having a wavelength within the range of 650 nanometers to 700 nanometers, a second light having a wavelength within the range of 500 nanometers to 570 nanometers, and a third light having a wavelength within the range of 430 nanometers to 470 nanometer. The second light may be characterized by a human photopic response of greater than 0.0 and less than 0.4 throughout the range from 500 nanometers to 570 nanometers.
US10257977B2
An articulated harvesting combine includes of a forward power processing unit (PPU, 12) and a rear grain cart (14), wherein the PPU carries dual axially mounted engines (36 and 38) with oppositely opposed crankshafts (100 and 102) with one toward the rear grain cart and the other engine away from the rear grain cart, wherein the dual engines share a common radiator, single air conditioning condenser, single alternator, common batteries, common fuel tank and exhaust fluid tank; but have separate hot exhaust treatment system, separate hot exhaust manifolds, and separate side-mounted charge air coolers.
US10257972B2
An agricultural tillage implement for use in a field. The agricultural tillage implement including a frame section and a plurality of wing sections. The frame section has a pull hitch extending in a travel direction. Each of the plurality of wing sections are coupled to the frame section and/or a wing section. The wing sections each have an articulated portion pivotal about an axis substantially perpendicular to the travel direction.
US10264719B2
Multiple types of leaded components 410a, 410b, and 410c are scattered on component support member 285, and those multiple types of components are imaged by an imaging device. Identification information for identifying each type of the multiple types of components, and position information representing the position of the components on the component support section, is acquired from image data captured by the imaging device 84. Then, based on the identification information and the position information, any of the multiple types of components on the component support member 285 are held by a holding tool. By this, it is possible to pick up any of the multiple types of components scattered on the component support section 285 and it is possible to supply many types of components using the component supply device 32. Also, there is no need for an operator to check components on the component support section 285, so the operator workload is reduced.
US10264718B2
An external-leadwire crimping apparatus is provided by embodiments of the present invention, including: a heating base provided with a heating rod and a temperature sensor; a crimping tool tip which is connected with the heating base and supplied with heat from the heating base, the crimping tool tip being configured to to crimp a leadwire of a flexible printed circuit board onto a printed circuit board assembly, by curing a conductive adhesive after receipt of heat, and the crimping tool tip comprising a crimping tool tip body. The crimping tool tip body is provided with at least one heat dissipation slot on an upper surface thereof, the heat dissipation slot being configured to extend in a thickness direction of the crimping tool tip body and to penetrate therethrough at both ends; and the crimping tool tip body is provided with at least one heat dissipation hole penetrating the thickness direction thereof.
US10264716B2
An outdoor display screen includes a housing, a display screen, a control module, a heat dissipation module, and a power supply component. A first cavity and a second cavity are disposed on the housing. The display screen, the control module, and the power supply component are mounted in the first cavity, and the heat dissipation module is mounted in the second cavity. A cable-through hole is disposed on the housing. An air exhaust vent connected to an air intake vent of an internal circulation path and an air intake vent connected to an air exhaust vent of the internal circulation path are disposed in the first cavity to form an internal circulation heat-dissipation air duct. An air intake vent and an air exhaust vent are disposed in the second cavity to form an external circulation heat-dissipation air duct.
US10264711B2
A marine subsea data vessel includes a plurality of server boards, in certain embodiments forming a carousel, coupled with a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger operates to extract heat and transfer the heat to seawater entirely surrounding the marine subsea data vessel. The heat transfer may be through the outer shell of the vessel, or via an external heat exchanger, or both. Various heat exchanger configurations provide additional heat transfer efficiency. The subsea data vessel may be clustered providing additional advantages. The subsea data vessel may be powered via a variety of power sources.
US10264709B1
A power output end structure of a DC power supply is disclosed. The power supply includes a casing provided with a plurality of power modules. Output terminals of the power modules are electrically connected to a positive busbar and a negative busbar, respectively. The positive busbar and the negative busbar are in the form of a thin plate and arranged horizontally. The power modules are electrically connected in parallel or in series. Because the positive busbar and the negative busbar are in the form of a thin plate and arranged horizontally, the heat dissipation path in the casing won't be blocked so as to provide a better heat dissipation space and achieve a better heat dissipation effect.
US10264698B2
The disclosed mounting assembly for mounting information technology modules within an information technology rack may include (1) a support tray coupled to a frame of the information technology rack, (2) a drawer positioned on the support tray that is moveable between an initial position and an extended position within the support tray, and (3) at least one elongate handle, attached to a front panel of the drawer, that includes a button that interacts with a latching mechanism that locks the drawer into the initial position, where (1) when disengaged, the latching mechanism allows the drawer to move into the extended position and (2) the latching mechanism is disengaged when the button is pressed.
US10264695B2
A power converter includes a power semiconductor module, a control circuit board, and a case. The power semiconductor module includes a switching element and a metal module case for forming a storage space to store the switching element. The case includes a resin case, a metal case, and a metal base. The resin case stores the power semiconductor module. The metal case stores the control circuit board. The metal base is disposed so as to separate a storage space of the resin case and a storage space of the metal case. The resin case forms a refrigerant flow channel. The metal base includes a first opening. The power semiconductor module is disposed such that the storage space of the module case and the storage space of the metal case are connected via the first opening of the metal base.
US10264689B2
An electronic device that has components is provided with a housing that defines an exterior and an interior of the electronic device. The housing includes a vapor port that prevents ingress of liquid through the vapor port from the exterior of the electronic device to the interior of the electronic device. The vapor port also permits egress of vapor through the vapor port from the interior of the electronic device to the exterior of the electronic device. The vapor port may include a breathable, but water-resistant or waterproof barrier to prevent water from entering through the barrier while enabling water vapor to exit through the barrier and, thus, the vapor port.
US10264676B2
A passive element array includes an element body including laminated base material layers, first and second passive elements arranged in the element body perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a lamination direction of the plurality of base material layers, a pair of first input/output terminals provided at one main surface of the element body and connected to the first passive element and a pair of second input/output terminals provided at the other main surface of the element body and connected to the second passive element.
US10264675B2
A dual connector system includes a host circuit board, a first electrical connector at a front mounting area of the host circuit board, and a second electrical connector at a rear mounting area of the host circuit board. The first electrical connector has a housing having a card slot for a module circuit board and the second electrical connector has a housing having an upper mating surface for the module circuit board. The housing has towers having ledges defining a gap between the upper mating surface and the ledges. The housing has biasing members at each tower facing the gap configured to engage the module circuit board to locate the module circuit board between the towers. The housing holds second contacts at the upper mating surface.
US10264666B2
A method is provided for forming an internal electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield in a mold cap formed over a printed circuit board (PCB). The method includes forming a trench in the mold cap, the trench extending continuously from a first edge of the mold cap to a second edge of the mold cap, where the trench defines a trench pattern corresponding to desired locations of the internal EMI shield. The method further includes sealing an elastomeric pad on a top surface of the mold cap to form a channel, the channel including at least the trench formed in the mold cap; and filling the channel with a conductive epoxy using a vacuum configured to draw the conductive epoxy from a dispenser, connected to the first edge of the mold cap, through the channel to the second edge of the mold cap based on pressure differential.
US10264660B2
The disclosure relates to a beam trap including: a reflector for reflecting a beam, in particular a laser beam, that is incident on a surface of the reflector, and an absorber device for absorbing the beam reflected at the surface of the reflector. The surface of the reflector is segmented and has a plurality of reflector regions that are configured for reflecting a respective partial beam of the incident beam into an absorber region of the absorber device that is associated with the respective reflector region. The disclosure also relates to a beam guide device having a beam trap of this type, an EUV radiation generation apparatus having a beam guide device of this type, and an associated method for absorbing a beam, in particular for absorbing a laser beam.
US10264647B1
Described herein are adaptable control apparatus indicators for dedicated operations of a device for operating an electric power delivery system. The control apparatus indicators may be buttons on an intelligent electronic device (IED) used for the dedicated operations of opening and closing a circuit breaker of the electric power delivery system. The colors of the control apparatus indicators may be configurable by a user upon configuration of the IED.
US10264644B2
Systems and methods are provided for regulating one or more currents. An example system controller includes: a thermal detector configured to detect a temperature associated with the system controller and generate a thermal detection signal based at least in part on the detected temperature; and a modulation-and-driver component configured to receive the thermal detection signal and generate a drive signal based at least in part on the thermal detection signal to close or open a switch to affect a drive current associated with one or more light emitting diodes. The modulation-and-driver component is further configured to, in response to the detected temperature increasing from a first temperature threshold but remaining smaller than a second temperature threshold, generate the drive signal to keep the drive current at a first current magnitude, the second temperature threshold being higher than the first temperature threshold.
US10264639B2
An apparatus and method for performing lighting control are provided. An electronic device capable of light control includes a sensor unit including at least one sensor, configured to output a sensing signal based on the at least one sensor, a communication unit comprising communication circuitry configured to transmit, to a server, a request message including identification information and context information, to receive a response message from the server in response to the request message, and to transmit a light control command message to a light controller, a controller configured to generate the context information based on the sensing signal received from the sensor unit, and to generate the light control command message to satisfy a visual comfort condition based on light control zone information corresponding to the identification information and the context information, included in the response message, and a storage including a database for light control.
US10264634B2
An adaptive power regulation converter for battery powered emergency lighting LED driver is disclosed. The power feedback and power compensation circuits regulate the output power to LED strings and provides tighten regulated constant power and constant lumens for emergency light during power out time. The adaptive power regulation converter can be used for a great range of LED strings.
US10264632B2
A direct type backlight unit disposed under a liquid crystal panel includes a backlight module including a printed circuit board including blocks arranged in an M×N matrix, in which M and N are natural numbers of 2 or greater, light emitting devices disposed on the printed circuit board such that at least one light emitting device is disposed in each block, each of the light emitting devices including light emitting cells disposed on a single substrate, and optical members disposed on the light emitting devices, each of the optical members being configured to change a light beam distribution of a corresponding light emitting device, and a backlight control module configured to control dimming levels of the light emitting devices and to independently control the light emitting devices disposed in different blocks.
US10264629B2
An infrared heat lamp (200) includes a heating element (214) wound about and supported by an inner tubular member (224) and an outer tubular member (202) enclosing the inner tubular member (224) and heating element (214). The outer tubular member (202) includes an open first end (204) having a flange member (212) defined along an outer periphery thereof and a dome-like second end (206). The infrared heat lamp (200) further includes a base member (230) having first and second discrete portions (232, 234) secured to one another by a fastener (238) and retaining the flange member (212) of the open first end (204) of the outer tubular member (202) therebetween.
US10264620B2
A policy determination system (500) according to an aspect of the present invention is arranged in a core network (10) and capable of communicating with a control apparatus (100) arranged in a radio access network (20). The control apparatus (100) is configured to perform control related to a state transition between a CONNECTED state and an IDLE state of a mobile terminal (300) based on a state control policy supplied from the policy determination system. The policy determination system (500) includes a policy determination unit (502) that determines a state control policy according to a situation of the mobile terminal (300), and a notification unit (503 or 205) that notifies the control apparatus (100) of the state control policy. This enables, for example, to reduce the number of signalings which are caused due to repetition of state transition (CONNECTED-IDLE transition) of the mobile terminal and are to be processed by the core network, based on the determination by the core network.
US10264615B1
A secure communication method between a vehicle-mounted diagnostic device and a mobile terminal of a user includes the device broadcasting a paging message, inviting at least one mobile terminal to send a pairing request to the vehicle-mounted device. In response to a pairing request from a mobile terminal, an inquiry signal is sent to the mobile terminal inquiring as to a pairing mode required. One of several pairing modes can be selected, each pairing mode corresponding to a preset pairing password and at least one vehicle-mounted system accessible under the pairing mode. Upon matching the pairing password from the mobile terminal with a device-stored preset pairing password corresponding to the selected pairing mode, a wireless connection between the vehicle-mounted device and the mobile terminal is made, allowing the mobile terminal to access the at least one vehicle-mounted system accessible under the selected pairing mode.
US10264605B2
There is provided a method, performed by a communication station, for Listen-Before-Talk, LBT, based medium access. The method comprises the step (S1) of performing an LBT-based medium access procedure including sensing a radio-based medium on a shared radio spectrum during a sensing duration, deferring transmission if an on-going transmission is detected during the sensing, and transmitting on the radio-based medium if no on-going transmission is detected during the sensing. The method further comprises the step (S2) of waiting, when the communication station has transmitted, for a waiting duration that is based on a time duration between consecutive sensing occasions for at least one other communication station, also operating according to an LBT-based medium access procedure on the shared radio spectrum, before performing the LBT-based medium access procedure again.
US10264602B2
Embodiments include a method, computer program product, and system for grouping electronic devices into contention groups to reduce uplink Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) random access (OFDMA-RA) collisions. An access point may explicitly assign an electronic device to a contention group, or the electronic device may implicitly determine an assignment to the contention group. To explicitly assign a device to a contention group, the access point may randomly assign or assign based on a criteria of the electronic device. Examples of criteria include an association identifier (AID), a traffic type/quality of service (QoS) category, a power saving preference, and an association status. The electronic device may implicitly determine a contention group assignment based on the total number of contention groups. The electronic device may use the explicitly or implicitly assigned contention group number to determine whether the electronic device may contend for a given trigger frame random access (TF-R) frame.
US10264595B2
Techniques are described herein to provide priority traffic grant-less access to pre-defined communication resources that are semi-persistently scheduled. A set of semi-persistent communication resources may be reserved for use by priority traffic. If not used for priority traffic, the semi-persistent resources may be scheduled for use by other types of traffic. As priority traffic is identified, the priority traffic may be transmitted using the semi-persistent resource without having those communication resources granted by a scheduling entity. Such grant-less access to the semi-persistent resources may result in interference between the scheduled traffic and the priority traffic communicated without first scheduling the specific communication resources. To mitigate interference between different traffic types, a user equipment (UE) may transmit a device-to-device silencing message to other UEs. Upon receiving the silencing message, the other UEs may release any scheduled communication resources that at least partially overlap with the semi-persistent resources.
US10264592B2
A method and a radio network node for scheduling wireless devices. The node assigns, to each wireless device, a D2D pair out of the D2D pairs based on spatial compatibilities for each of the D2D pairs with respect to each wireless device. The node estimates, for each wireless device and the assigned D2D pair, a first respective throughput for cellular communication and D2D communication, and estimates, for each wireless device, a second respective throughput for only cellular communication. The node schedules one or more of the wireless devices of the cellular network based on the first and second respective throughputs. Each of the wireless devices is scheduled for cellular communication together with the D2D communication of the assigned D2D pair when the first respective throughput exceeds the second respective throughput, or for only cellular communication when the first respective throughput is below the second respective throughput.
US10264588B2
One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for automatically forming a wireless sensor network, implementing power management for the wireless sensor network, and/or self-healing within the wireless sensor network. For example, hub devices, configured to forward messages through the wireless sensor network to a gateway device having access to a network, may automatically join and configure into the wireless sensor network by locating and connecting to master devices using signal frequencies representing numbers of hops to the gateway device. A hub device may be configured to transition between a low power sleep state for power conservation and an awakened normal operational state for transmitting timing signals according to a duty cycle, and thus the hub device may be capable of operating from a battery. If a hub device determines that a master device has become inoperable, the hub device may automatically search for a new master device.
US10264585B2
The present invention provides a method by which an MTC terminal measures channel state information (CSI), a method for transmitting CSI, and apparatuses supporting the same. A method by which the MTC terminal feeds back CSI in a wireless access system supporting machine type communication (MTC), according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: receiving allocation information on a limited MTC bandwidth allocated to the MTC terminal calculating CSI; and feeding back the CSI. Here, the CSI can include MTC wideband channel state information (MTC W-CQI) for the limited MTC bandwidth.
US10264583B2
The present invention discloses a carrier switching method, a base station, and user equipment, where the method includes: determining, according to carrier switching capability information of user equipment UE, a carrier switching policy according to which the UE performs carrier switching; and sending carrier switching indication information to the UE, where the carrier switching indication information is used for indicating the carrier switching policy, so that the UE performs carrier switching according to the carrier switching policy. In the carrier switching method, the base station and the user equipment according to embodiments of the present invention, the UE having no carrier aggregation capability is enabled to dynamically perform switching between at least two carriers, so that quality of service of a service of the UE can be improved, user experience can be improved, and system performance can be improved.
US10264580B2
Methods and apparatus are provided for HE-SIG-B common field formats and indications. In one novel aspect, a fixed format is used for HE-SIG-B common field indicating resource allocations (RA). In one embodiment, look-up tables (LUT) are configured for the resource allocation and indicated in the HE-SIG-B common field. In one embodiment, one or more RA LUTs are used based on the operation bandwidth. The RA LUTs are placed in an order of channel indexes from lower channel to upper channel signaled in each corresponding RA LUT. In another novel aspect, MU-MIMO is used for operation bandwidth of 160 MHz and a compression indicator is set in the HE-SIG-A field indicating a saving of all RA LUTS in the HE-SIG-B common field. In yet another novel aspect, a one-bit middle-tone indicator is included in the HE-SIG-B common field indicating whether the one or more middle 26 tone is used.
US10264577B2
The embodiments provide a communications device and a discontinuous transmission method, The communications device includes: a first determining module, configured to: when a dedicated channel DCH carries a signaling radio bearer SRB, determine a position in which a current timeslot is located in a transmission interval of the SRB, where the transmission interval of the SRB is greater than or equal to 40 ms, The communications device also includes a second determining module, configured to: when the position in which the current timeslot is located meets a preset condition, and a radio frame in which the current timeslot is located does not include the SRB or a DPCH transport block, determine not to send or not to receive a dedicated physical control channel DPCCH and/or a dedicated physical data channel DPDCH in the current timeslot.
US10264567B2
A method for mapping uplink data to a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system, the method includes receiving a configuration for a UE-specific aperiodic sounding reference signal (SRS) subframe from a base station; and mapping the uplink data to the PUSCH in the UE-specific aperiodic SRS subframe, wherein the UE-specific aperiodic SRS subframe includes a single carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA) symbol reserved for an aperiodic SRS, wherein the aperiodic SRS is selectively transmitted in the reserved SC-FDMA symbol to the base station, and the aperiodic SRS is transmitted in the reserved SC-FDMA symbol when triggered by the base station, and wherein the uplink data is mapped to SC-FDMA symbols other than the SC-FDMA symbol reserved for the aperiodic SRS in the UE-specific aperiodic SRS subframe in a case when the aperiodic SRS is not transmitted in the reserved SC-FDMA symbol.
US10264566B2
Aspects of the present disclosure provide a scheduling entity for facilitating Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) wireless communication by dynamically assigning ranks to scheduled entities for each sub-band of a slot. In some examples, the rank assigned to a particular scheduled entity may be increased or decreased between sub-bands of the slot based on the amount of scheduled user data traffic for that particular scheduled entity relative to the amount of scheduled user data traffic for other scheduled entities. The scheduling entity further schedules resources within the sub-bands of the slot based on the assigned ranks and transmits an enhanced control channel providing scheduling information indicating the scheduled resources to the scheduled entities.
US10264565B2
A method for receiving downlink data in a wireless communication system supporting a Narrow Band (NB)-Internet of Things (IoT), the method performed by a terminal comprising: receiving a narrowband synchronization signal (NBSS) on a first NB-IoT carrier from a base station; acquiring, based on the NBSS, time synchronization and frequency synchronization with the base station; receiving the system information related to the NB-IoT on the first NB-IoT carrier from the base station; being assigned a second NB-IoT carrier from the base station; and receiving the downlink data on at least one of the first NB-IoT carrier or the second NB-IoT carrier from the base station.
US10264560B2
The present invention provides a method and device for transmitting/receiving an uplink signal. When a user equipment of the present invention is configured by multiple cell groups and multiple pieces of uplink control information (UCI) to be transmitted by the user equipment in a subframe are generated, the user equipment separately transmits, to the multiple cell groups, the UCI one by one from the piece of UCI having the highest priority, and drops the pieces of UCI having lower priorities among the multiple pieces of UCI.
US10264552B2
In one example embodiment, a method includes allocating resources for a common Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services (MBMS) bearer, transmitting MBMS information to a plurality of user equipments (UEs), the MBMS information identifying the allocated resources for the common MBMS bearer, receiving a request to transmit content information using the common MBMS bearer and receiving the content information and transmitting the content information to the UEs using the common MBMS bearer
US10264526B2
Examples pertaining to adaptive traffic indication map (TIM) setup policy for client devices in power-save mode in a dense environment are provided. An apparatus may determine an amount of available time for access to a transmission medium. The apparatus (e.g., access point) may select a subset of one or more communication devices from a plurality of communication devices (e.g., client devices) associated with the apparatus based at least in part on the amount of available time. The apparatus may also signal to the selected subset of the one or more communication devices to cause the one or more communication devices to switch from a first mode to a second mode. The apparatus may further transmit buffered data to at least one communication device of the subset of one or more communication devices during the available time.
US10264520B2
Disclosed is a method of supporting/using Device-to-Device (D2D) communication supporting user equipment (UE) mobility in a wireless mobile communication system. A method and an apparatus for performing D2D communication includes receiving system information of at least one of a serving cell and an adjacent cell of the UE. The method and apparatus for performing D2D communication also includes determining whether cell redirection is required to perform the direct communication based on the system information. The method and apparatus for performing D2D communication further includes performing the cell redirection on the adjacent cell when the cell redirection is required according to a result of the determination.
US10264518B2
A cell-search method for a cellular communication device capable of communicating via a first radio-access technology, RAT, in a first frequency band, and via a second RAT in a second frequency band, which is in a higher frequency region than the first frequency band is disclosed. The method comprises performing a first cell search in the first frequency band in order to detect a first cell of the first RAT. The method further comprises, if such a first cell is detected, synchronizing to the first cell, without registering to the first cell, determining a reference frequency error estimate between a local reference frequency of the cellular communication device and reference frequency of the first cell, and thereafter performing a second cell search, based on the reference frequency error estimate, in the second frequency band to detect a second cell of the second RAT. A corresponding cellular communication device, computer program product, and computer-readable medium are also disclosed.
US10264517B2
Battery life of a user equipment (UE) can be extended when the UE is roaming internationally in a country that has multiple carrier networks each utilizing multiple public land mobile network (PLMN) identifiers. Scan control tables, stored in a universal integrated circuit card (UICC) of the UE, are populated with the identifiers of a PLMN having the highest priority in a defined area (e.g., Circle). A roaming control applet of the UICC can compare serving cell data with the scan control tables to determine if the UE is to perform a higher priority (HP) PLMN search. Utilization of the scan control table avoids unnecessary searches for HPPLMNs that are unavailable in the UE's current location and accordingly extends battery life of the UE.
US10264514B2
Provided is a method for access control performed by a terminal in a wireless communication system and an apparatus using the method. The method comprises: acquiring service specific access control information (SSACI) on an application; determining whether prioritization access control information (PACI) can be applied to the application; and when the PACI is determined to be applicable, performing an access control for the application by preferentially applying the PACI than the SSACI.
US10264489B2
The present invention discloses a method and an apparatus for reporting an unlicensed spectrum capability The method includes the following: UE reports a list of unlicensed spectrums that can be supported by the UE and a maximum bandwidth value of each unlicensed spectrum to a serving base station of the UE, so that the serving base station of the UE can configure an unlicensed spectrum resource for the UE according to a received unlicensed spectrum capability parameter. Therefore, a base station can configure an unlicensed spectrum resource according to unlicensed spectrum capabilities that can be supported by different UEs.
US10264485B2
Policy control and charging triggered quality-of-service modification for delay tolerant connections
A device may: receive, from a first network device, an indication that a user equipment device (UE) has established an Internet Protocol (IP) session through a network; subscribe to a notification service, at the first network device, that indicates whether the UE is reachable; determine that quality-of-service (QoS) for the UE needs to be modified; send a first request, to the first network device, to modify a bearer for the UE in response to the determination that the QoS for the UE needs to be modified; receive a first reply, from the first network device, that the QoS for the UE has failed because the UE is unreachable; receive a notification, from the notification service at the first network device, that the UE is reachable; determine whether the QoS for the UE still needs to be modified in response to the notification; and send a second request to the first network device in response to determining whether the QoS for the UE still needs to be modified.
US10264484B2
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and a device for calculating and reporting a data available for transmission in a PDCP entity in a dual connectivity system, the method comprising: triggering an event for reporting an amount of data available for transmission in a PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) entity, wherein the PDCP entity is mapped to two RLC (Radio Link Control) entities and two MAC (Medium Access Control); and reporting the amount of data available for transmission in the PDCP entity as zero to the first BS and the second BS.
US10264477B2
The disclosure is related to a multi-band wireless station, e.g., a wireless access point, that includes more than one wireless radio in the same frequency band. The wireless station operates at multiple frequency bands, e.g., 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Further, the wireless station includes multiple radios in the same frequency band. For example, the wireless station can have two radios for the 5 GHz band—one for a low 5 GHz band and another for high 5 GHz band. If the client station is connecting to the 5 GHz band, it can either connect to the first sub-band or the second sub-band of the 5 GHz. The wireless station can decide the sub-band to which a particular client station has to be assigned based on a number of assignment attributes, e.g., client station attributes and the sub-band attributes.
US10264473B2
There is provided a communication control apparatus including a communication controller that controls communication with other communication control apparatuses, the communication exchanging information about terminal grouping to distinguish operations to a specific wireless terminal and to other wireless terminals.
US10264469B2
The present invention relates to a robust coverage method for relay nodes in a double-layer structure wireless sensor network. The present invention is a local search based relay node 2-coverage deployment algorithm which, by means of reducing the global deployment problem to a local deployment problem, achieves optimal deployment while ensuring robustness. The method specifically comprises two steps: first 1-coverage and second 1-coverage, wherein the first 1-coverage comprises the three steps of construction of relay node candidate deployment locations, grouping of sensor nodes and local deployment of relay nodes, wherein the sensor nodes are grouped by means of a novel grouping method, and the complexity of the algorithm is reduced while ensuring optimal deployment. The second 1-coverage adjusts a threshold, selects from every group the sensor nodes covered by just one relay node, and uses a 1-coverage method to re-implement 1-coverage of the sensor nodes, thereby ensuring robustness, reducing the number of relay nodes deployed, and shortening the problem-saving time.
US10264468B1
A method of operating a femtocell network cluster is disclosed. One example method of operating the femtocell network cluster may include certain operations, such as, selecting a master femtocell access point among various femtocell access points operating on the femtocell network cluster and updating a master table to include the master femtocell access point in the master table neighbor list. Other operations may include transmitting the master table to each of the femtocell access points informing them of the identity of the master femtocell access point. The tables may be maintained by all of the femtocell access points operating on the network.
US10264462B2
A system including an interference module. The interference module is configured to determine, based on first data to be transmitted from a wireless communication device, information about interference predicted to be caused by the first data being transmitted, and provide, to a receiver of the wireless communication device, the information about the predicted interference. A component of the receiver of the wireless communication device is configured to receive, from the interference module, the information about the predicted interference, and adjust, for a duration of the predicted interference, a function performed by the component of the receiver. The function performed by the component of the receiver is related to processing a signal received by the receiver of the wireless communication device.
US10264461B2
A method of providing radio resources to a number of communication flows in a radio access network that comprises a slice controller and a plurality of base stations. The method comprises in the slice controller abstracting radio resources that are available to the plurality of base stations and dynamically allocating the abstracted radio resources to a number of isolated slices, each slice accommodating one or more of the communication flows and communicating the radio resource allocations to the base stations. The method further comprises, in the base stations, performing application specific customisation radio resources within an allocated slice.
US10264458B2
In various embodiments, methods and systems for implementing motion-based parental controls on mobile devices using virtual private network (VPN)-based parental control services are provided. A parental control profile is received at a controlled device where the parental control profile includes instructions to configure the controlled device with a device motion-based control policy. The device motion-based control policy includes a motion-related condition and a resource that is restricted when the motion-related condition is met. A VPN is configured using the parental control profile. The VPN comprises a virtual point-to-point connection between the controlled device and a network of the parental control service. When it is determined that the motion-related condition of the controlled device has been met, a restricted mode is initiated on the controlled device to restrict the resource. It is contemplated that the restricted mode supports a VPN channel and a cellular channel for restricted and unrestricted resources, respectively.
US10264447B2
The implementation of anonymization validation protects the privacy of subscribers that uses the telecommunication services of a wireless telecommunication network. The anonymization validation checks the data in an anonymized communication record table to ensure the data is properly filtered or encrypted. The anonymized communication record table contains data pertaining to at least one of telephone calls, messages, and data connectivity sessions that are initiated or received by multiple subscribers of a wireless telecommunication network. The anonymized communication record is generated from an original communication record table via filtering out or encryption of the data pertaining to one or more subscribers. The performance of the anonymization validation includes performing opt-out filtering validation, network cell anonymity filtering validation, and telephone number encryption validation on the anonymized communication record table.
US10264441B2
One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for performing discovery by a device supporting Wi-Fi Direct, the method comprising the steps of: calling, by a service end, a SeekService method and an AdvertiseService method; and transmitting a probe request on the basis of at least one of the SeekService method and the AdvertiseService method, wherein when the type field of the SeekService method is active and the periodic field of the AdvertiseService method is 1 or higher, the probe request includes a service hash generated from the service_name of the SeekService method, and a service hash and an advertisement ID generated from the service_name of the AdvertiseService method.
US10264438B2
A server performs a method for modifying behavior of an Internet-of-things device based on proximal presence of a mobile device. The method includes receiving a first presence code that indicates proximal presence of a first mobile device without identifying a user of the first mobile device, providing the first presence code to a first network that manages user profiles, and receiving, from the first network, a first profile for the user of the first mobile device. The method further includes determining, based on the first profile, first adaptation data for an Internet-of-things device in proximity to the first mobile device. The first adaptation data is used to modify behavior of the Internet-of-things device based on the proximal presence of the first mobile device.
US10264437B2
Physical layer processing and procedures for device-to-device (D2D) discovery signal generation and transmission and scheduling of D2D discovery signals are described. Detection and measurement of a D2D discovery signal, D2D signal identity management, and monitoring by a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) of PDCCH for D2D discovery scheduling is described, as is a WTRU that may be configured with a D2D-specific transmission/reception opportunity pattern. The discovery signal may carry a payload for explicit information about user and/or service identity, and may be mapped to physical resources in such a way as to decouple transmission/reception of the discovery signal from downlink operations. A WTRU may measure a D2D discovery signal quality and report to the network.
US10264435B2
The invention relates to a user-operated device, a method and computer program for providing acknowledgement indicators performed by a user-operated device within a communication network. The user-operated device for receiving user input to trigger in a user-perceivable reaction of the user-operated device or a system controlled by it, the user-operated comprising means for detecting an actuation pattern of the user-operated device upon actuation of a user; means for comparing the detected actuation pattern with a predetermined pattern; and means for generating an acknowledgement indicator in dependence of a comparison result of the actuation pattern with the predetermined pattern.
US10264427B1
A method of wireless communication. The method comprising receiving by an application executing on a mobile communication device a provisioning payload comprising a zero-rated access point name (APN) from a wireless communication network, where the zero-rated APN is used by the wireless communication network to provide a distinctive communication service to the mobile communication device without counting data tonnage associated with the distinctive communication service against a data limit of a wireless communication service plan associated with the mobile communication device, receiving by the application a command to initiate the distinctive communication service, engaging the distinctive communication service to use the zero-rated APN in conducting the distinctive communication service, and providing the distinctive communication service to the mobile communication device at a lower quality of service (QoS) by a wireless communication network node relative to a standard QoS provided to standard communication service in the wireless communication network.
US10264426B2
In certain embodiments, carrier-specific configuration of a user device may be facilitated based on pre-stored information for multiple carriers. In some embodiments, a user device may store information for limited access (that allows the user device to obtain carrier-specific parameters from carrier networks). During activation, the user device may select one of the carrier networks on which the user device is to be configured to operate. Responsive to the selection, the user device may provide, to a carrier-side computer system on the selected carrier network, a request for limited access to the selected carrier network for configuring the user device, wherein the request comprises the stored access information that allows the user device to obtain carrier-specific parameters via the selected carrier network. Responsive to the limited access being granted, the user device may obtain a configuration package from the carrier-side computer system comprising parameters for configuring the user device.
US10264421B2
A tracking server stores information identifying one or more community mobile devices and information identifying one or more tracking devices within a proximity of each of the one or more community mobile devices. The tracking server receives a tracking device request from a mobile device. The tracking device request includes information identifying a tracking device and configuration instructions for configuring the tracking device. The tracking server identifies a community mobile device from the one or more community mobile devices within a proximity of the tracking device. The tracking server sends the tracking device request to the identified community mobile device. The identified community mobile device is configured to forward the tracking device request to the tracking device and the tracking device is configured to re-configure the tracking device based on the configuration instructions included in the tracking device request.
US10264413B1
A device can determine that a sender user equipment connected to a network has been authenticated. The device can cause another device associated with the network to provide configuration information to the sender user equipment after determining that the sender user equipment has been authenticated. The device can receive an RCS message from the sender user equipment after causing the other device to provide the configuration information. The device can determine a capability of a set of receiver user equipment utilizing capability information stored in a data structure. The device can selectively provide the RCS message to the set of receiver user equipment utilizing the non-IMS RCS messaging based on the capability of the set of receiver user equipment, or provide the RCS message to the set of receiver user equipment without utilizing the non-IMS RCS messaging based on the capability of the set of receiver user equipment.
US10264411B2
A communication network handles group management of two different types of groups of user devices. The first type of group is an application server managed group and is used for communication to/from application servers external to the network. The second type of group is a mobile network operator managed group and is used for group communication of network-specific messages to user devices.
US10264404B2
An information processing apparatus for providing position information of a transmission device that sends out a signal including identification information of the transmission device, includes a processor, in communication with a memory, executing a process including storing in one or more storages an identification information of the transmission device in association with an attribute information, a threshold corresponding to the attribute information for each one of the attribute information, and the position information of the transmission device in association with the identification information of the transmission device, correcting the position information using the stored attribute information or the threshold stored in the one or more storages, and displaying on a display the corrected position information.
US10264401B1
A messaging server receives a sharing message from a sharer client indicating that the sharer client is offering to provide live location information. When the messaging server receives a subscription request from a receiver client indicating a request to receive live location information shared by the sharer client, the messaging server sends a location request to the sharer client. The location request requests live location information from the sharer client. The sharer client determines its location using a location module and sends live location information to the messaging server in response to the request. The server sends the live location information received from the sharer client to the receiver client. When no receiver clients send subscription requests, the sharer client does not send live location information, thereby preserving power by limiting use of the location module.
US10264399B2
A system and method of wireless communication between a location-based wireless communications device and a vehicle, the method including the steps of: detecting when the vehicle is within an operating range of the location-based wireless communications device; establishing a short-range wireless communication (SRWC) connection between the location-based wireless communications device and the vehicle, wherein the SRWC connection is carried out over at least a first frequency band that enables a multi-Gbps data transfer rate; and transferring data between the location-based wireless communications device and the vehicle over the SRWC connection.
US10264397B2
An apparatus, computer-readable medium, and method to determine a user equipment (UE) location in a wireless network using signals from a wireless local-area network are disclosed wireless communication network entity may be configured to send WLAN assistance data to a UE. The WLAN assistance data may include a list of one or more WLAN access points (APs). The wireless communication network entity may receive location information from the UE. The location information may be based on measurements of signals from one or more of the WLAN APs. The wireless communication network entity may determine an estimate of the location of the UE based on the location information and stored information at the wireless communication network. The wireless communication network entity may determine the estimate of the location of the UE based on the measurements of the signals of the WLAN APs and a geographic position of the WLAN APs.
US10264393B2
A method of increasing transit ridership includes receiving a travel destination from a mobile device, identifying a plurality of entities positioned within a predefined radius of the travel destination, and alerting the entities that the mobile device has selected the travel destination. The method also includes receiving, in response to the alert, at least one transit ride option from at least some of the entities, providing the at least one transit ride option to the mobile device, and receiving a selection of one transit ride option of the transit ride option from the mobile device. The method further includes detecting that the mobile device is present on a transit vehicle associated with the transit ride option, determining that the mobile device is present within an entity associated with the selected transit ride option, and providing a transit product to the mobile device based on the determination.
US10264391B2
A wireless tracking device can utilize a location detector, such as a GPS receiver or a short-range receiver, to provide locational information for the wireless tracking device. The wireless tracking device can transmit the locational information over a cellular network. Geofences can help manage location of the wireless tracking device. An analysis can be conducted at the wireless tracking device, at a server, or at some other appropriate location to assess integrity of the locational information. A determination as to whether the wireless tracking device is in an area can be based on the locational information and the integrity of the locational information.
US10264390B2
A radio access network system is described that determines a signal metric associated with a user equipment or device. The user equipment device can implement an altered transmission policy. The altered transmission policy can alter a strength of transmissions by increasing power consumption per transmission, increasing a length of timer per transmission, and altering other parameters of transmissions. The altered transmission policy can also alter an error correction policy. The error correction policy can indicate that error correction transmissions are to be decreased. The altered transmission policy can be implemented until the signal metric changes to a more desirable level.
US10264388B2
A method comprising receiving information indicative of an incoming communication, determining a notification that signifies the incoming communication, causing rendering of the notification, receiving information indicative of a point of interest selection input that identifies a selected point of interest, and causing performance of a location response action associated with the incoming communication, based at least in part, on the selected point of interest is disclosed.
US10264379B1
A method, system, and computer product for providing a visual indication of sound capture capability of a microphone includes receiving data corresponding to a polar pattern and a sound capture range of the microphone from a memory, generating a projection signal based on the data corresponding to the polar pattern and the sound capture range provided from the memory, generating a virtual image based on the projection signal, and projecting the generated virtual image near a sound source. The virtual image provides a visual indication of capability of the microphone to capture a sound generated by the sound source.
US10264378B2
This measurement system is for evaluating an acoustic apparatus (100) that includes a vibrating element (102) and allows sound to be heard via vibration transmission. The measurement system includes an ear model (50) including an artificial ear (51) modeled after a human ear and an artificial temporal bone (57) in contact with the artificial ear (51); and a vibration detection element (56) disposed in the artificial temporal bone (57).
US10264374B2
Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved connections for components of hearing assistance devices. Various embodiments include an apparatus including a receiver case configured to house a hearing assistance device receiver, the receiver case including a spherical receiver spout having an opening. The apparatus also includes a receptacle housing having a spherical socket adapted to mate with the spherical receiver spout to form a ball and socket connection. An insert within the spherical socket is configured to establish a retained interference fit with the opening of the receiver spout when the connection is formed so as to create an acoustic seal therebetween.
US10264365B2
A system for configuring a hearing device comprises an in-ear listening device; a plurality of customization components for use with the in-ear listening device, each customization component when in combination with the listening device cooperating with the listening device to define a controlled amount of venting; and a self-fitting assistance processing device in communication with the in-ear listening device, which adjusts a gain of the in-ear listening device according to the amount of venting provided by a selected one of the customization components.
US10264361B2
An assembly including a transducer, such as a capacitive transducer, a vibration sensor or a microphone, and an amplifier for receiving and amplifying an output of the transducer, where the amplifier is supplied with a voltage being at least 60% of a voltage corresponding to an electrical field between two elements of the transducer. When the transducer is a biased transducer, the amplifier is supplied with a voltage being at least 60% of a biasing voltage of the transducer.
US10264353B2
Several first digital streams of first digital samples at a first sampling frequency are processed to issue corresponding stream that are converted into second digital streams sampled at a second sampling frequency lower than said first sampling frequency. At least one delay to be applied to at least one first digital stream to satisfy a condition on the second digital streams is determined and applied to at least one first digital stream before converting. The converting operation performed is decimation filtering of the first digital streams. The application of the at least one delay to at least one first steam involves skipping a number of first digital samples in the at least one first digital stream. The number skipped depends on the value of the at least one delay. Samples that are skipped are not delivered for decimation filtering.
US10264349B2
This application provides a combined-type phase plug, and a compression driver and a speaker using same. The combined-type phase plug of this application includes a first phase plug and a second phase plug. The first phase plug includes a cone, a plurality of fins, and a base ring. The plurality of fins is located on an outer surface of the cone. The base ring is located below the cone, and the plurality of fins extends downward to the base ring. The base ring is connected to the plurality of fins but is not connected to the cone. That is, the cone and the base ring are connected only by the plurality of fins. The second phase plug is located under the first phase plug. The second phase plug includes a tapered cone and a base. The tapered cone is located inside the base ring, and a first space is formed between the tapered cone and the base ring. A second space is formed between the tapered cone and the cone, and the second space extends to the first space. The base extends horizontally outward from the tapered cone, so that the base ring is located on the base. Multiple channels are formed by means of extensions of the first space and the second space to improve the acoustic performance.
US10264344B2
The present disclosure provides a HIFI system based on digital connection, which includes an audio outputting device and a HIFI module, the audio outputting device is detachably connected with the HIFI module, when the audio outputting device is connected with the HIFI module, the audio outputting device is electrically connected with the HIFI module, the HIFI module includes a digital analog conversion circuit and a digital interface electrically connected with the digital analog conversion circuit, the digital interface transmits a received digital signal from external to the digital analog conversion circuit to be converted to an analog signal. The present disclosure only need to connect the HIFI module connected with the audio outputting device with the sound source device, and overcomes the problem that user cannot listen to the sound source due to the losing or forgetting to carry the digital analog converter.
US10264342B2
Disclosed is an open headphone, comprising a front cover, a loudspeaker unit and a rear housing. A front headphone chamber is formed between the front cover and the loudspeaker unit. A rear headphone chamber is formed between the loudspeaker unit and the rear housing. The front cover is provided with several sound output holes. The loudspeaker unit has a middle loudspeaker hole which is through in a front-rear direction. The rear housing is also provided with a sound guide tube. The rear end of the sound guide tube is in communication with the external space of the headphone. The front end of the sound guide tube is inserted in the middle loudspeaker hole and at a distance from a vibrating diaphragm, and the distance is larger than a maximum vibration displacement of the vibrating diaphragm. The open headphone of the present disclosure has high-quality bass performance, and other advantages, such as that the sound field is open and natural, that the user is not easy to become fatigue after long-term use, and that it will not cause damage to people's hearing. By inserting the front end of the sound guide tube in the middle loudspeaker hole, which is able to reduce the volume of the rear headphone chamber, so as to make the whole headphone small and easy to carry.
US10264341B2
A microphone pivot device of a headphone comprises at least one magnet in communication with a movable microphone, the at least one magnet having a plurality of segments, each segment having a magnet characteristic; a sensor that detects a magnet characteristic of a magnet segment when the segment is moved in response to a movement of the microphone so that the segment is in proximity of the sensor; and a controller that receives a signal from the sensor in response to the detected magnet characteristic, and that controls an operation of the microphone in response to the received signal.
US10264337B2
The field of the invention relates to speaker devices, to speaker panels for speaker devices, to mechanical assemblies and mountings for speaker devices, to uses of speaker devices for example as products or as components for products, and to computer program products operable to control speaker devices. There is provided a speaker device, the speaker device including a body and a speaker panel assembly, the speaker panel assembly movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein in the open configuration the speaker panel assembly is displaced relative to the body, and in the closed configuration the speaker panel assembly is retracted into the body. The speaker device may be a smart device. The speaker device may be one configured to receive and to store a mobile device.
US10264329B2
Embodiments provide techniques for distributing supplemental content based on content entities within video content. Embodiments include receiving video data containing an embedded watermark at a first position within the video data. The embedded watermark is detected at the first position within the video data. Embodiments also include transmitting, to a remote content server, a message specifying a time stamp corresponding to the first position within the video data. In response to transmitting the message, supplemental content corresponding to a content entity depicted within the video content at the first position within the video content is received from the remote content server. Embodiments also include outputting the video data for display together with at least an indication of the supplemental content.
US10264328B2
To provide more advanced emergency notification service. An emergency notification control unit controls operations of respective units corresponding to an emergency notification service based on an emergency notification control signal transmitted through a broadcast wave of digital broadcasting using an IP transmission scheme, and thus a more advanced emergency notification service can be provided in digital broadcasting using an IP transmission scheme. The present technology can be applied to, for example, a broadcasting system including a transmitter and a receiver.
US10264323B2
A video distribution technique permits individual subscribers to pay a nominal fee to follow celebrities and receive videos directly therefrom. An individual may qualify as a broadcaster by having a sufficient fan base as measured by the number of followers in existing social media services. The broadcaster uploads video to a central processing service where it may be transcoded to a convenient communication protocol for distribution. In addition, a warning message is sent to all subscribers of a particular broadcaster to indicate the impending arrival of an incoming video from the broadcaster. In one embodiment, the user will not receive any video unless they transmit an acknowledgement to the push text notification. In an alternative embodiment, the subscriber will receive all videos automatically unless they respond to the push text notification to opt out of receiving the video.
US10264322B2
Techniques and mechanisms described herein relate to generating a unified playlist for media content originating from different content providers. According to various embodiments, a connection request from a media aggregation system is sent to an over-the-top (OTT) content service provider. A connection is established between the media aggregation system and the OTT content service provider. A connection is also established between the media aggregation system and a cable/satellite/terrestrial (CST) content service provider. Program information from the OTT content service provider and program information associated with the CST content service provider are combined to generate a unified playlist at the media aggregation system.
US10264316B2
A television program ratings method and system includes transferring information associated with households from a cable provider to a ratings provider such that the ratings provider has access to information associated with sampled households and lacks access to information associated with non-sampled households. To this end, identity information and usage information associated with the households are respectively anonymized and encrypted. Knowledge of the identities of the sampled households enables the anonymized identity information and the encrypted usage information for the sampled households to be respectively de-anonymized and decrypted. The ratings provider knows which households are sampled households. As such, the ratings provider de-anonymizes and decrypts the information associated with the sampled households and then uses the de-anonymized and decrypted information to determine television program ratings. The cable provider anonymizes and encrypts the information for all households as the cable provider does not know which households are sampled households.
US10264310B2
Various implementations described herein are directed to technologies for providing uninterrupted playback of a content recording on a set top box during head end failures. The set top box detects a head end failure. An unavailability mode is entered during the detected head end failure. A head end recovery is detected. The unavailability mode is exited. A content unavailability skipper associated with the recorded content is updated. The content unavailability skipper includes instructions for playback of the recorded content.
US10264307B2
Method for the remote recording of a video program received in the form of a binary stream by at least one receiver, referred to as a recording receiver, having to record the video program on a remote server using a communication network. The method is implemented by each recording receiver and comprises, for each recording receiver, steps of obtaining (3051) a compression factor of the video program, of dividing (3054) the binary stream into a set of successive portions according to the compression factor obtained, of determining (305) a subset of portions to be transmitted to the remote server from all the successive portions according to an offset value and the compression factor, the offset value being a remainder of an integer division of a random number determined to find the recording receiver by the compression factor, and of transmission of the portions of the subset of portions determined to the remote server.
US10264298B2
A multiplexing apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry multiplexes a plurality of MMT packets including at least one MMT packet to which first output time information representing a first output time and presentation time information representing a presentation time are added. The processing circuitry rewrites the first output time information to second output time information representing a second output time. The processing circuitry adds a time necessary to multiplex the plurality of MMT packets to the presentation time represented by the presentation time information as a delay time.
US10264297B1
In some implementations, a system is capable of dynamically associating content streams to improve a user's viewing experience while accessing primary content. To accomplish this, the CMS uses content association data assigning secondary content items to the primary content. Secondary content items can be assigned to designated frames of the primary content so that the secondary content items are presented to user at specified time points during the playback of the primary content. Secondary content items can represent content that is related to the subject matter of the primary content, or content that a user may be interested in accessing while viewing the primary content.
US10264295B2
A system and method is presented that segregates portions of a video file into distinct sections based on whether the sections contain original content or modified content. For each segment, portion, section or scene with modified content, a compressed file is created which includes at least one instance of a set of frames which includes modified content. For some sections there may be two or more versions of modifications. These alternative versions may be compressed as a single distinct file. This permits efficient edge caching of video files with modified content, for example for selective provision of alternative versions of the video file to various end users in a transmission efficient manner.
US10264281B2
A method and apparatus for three-dimensional video coding are disclosed. Embodiments according to the present invention apply the pruning process to one or more spatial candidates and at least one of the inter-view candidate and the temporal candidate to generate a retained candidate set. The pruning process removes any redundant candidate among one or more spatial candidates and at least one of the inter-view candidate and the temporal candidate. A Merge/Skip candidate list is then generated, which includes the retained candidate set. In one embodiment, the temporal candidate is exempted from the pruning process. In another embodiment, the inter-view candidate is exempted from the pruning process. In other embodiments of the present invention, the pruning process is applied to the inter-view candidate and two or more spatial candidates. The pruning process compares the spatial candidates with the inter-view candidate.
US10264270B1
A method and apparatus of processing content, such as, video and/or audio are disclosed. The operations of processing content may include receiving user input, such as, a content file, a type of content format, and a content destination. Other operations include determining necessary operations needed to complete the content processing and determining the applications available to the user on a local machine used by the user. The operations further include determining whether the user's local machine includes the necessary applications to perform the content processing, and determining a codec that will be used to process the content, and formatting the content using the codec and distributing the content to the content destination.
US10264263B2
A compression device for compressing image data generated by a computed tomography (CT) imaging system is described herein. The compression device is configured to compress the image data by implementing a method including receiving image data from the CT imaging system and requantizing the image data in a square root domain. The method further includes identifying a group of projections (GOP) in the image data, including a first projection and a plurality of subsequent projections, and performing spatial-delta encoding on the first projection and temporal-delta encoding on each of the plurality of subsequent projections. The method also includes identifying a signed value in the GOP, and converting the signed value to an unsigned value. The method further includes entropy coding the image data in the GOP, and packetizing the GOP for transmission or storage.
US10264261B2
Apparatuses and methods for initializing a CABAC state are disclosed herein. An example apparatus may include an encoder configured to receive a macroblock dependent on at least one unencoded macroblock. The encoder may further be configured to receive a plurality of CABAC states and initialize CABAC in accordance with one of the plurality of CABAC states to encode the macroblock prior to the at least one unencoded macroblock being encoded.
US10264259B2
Techniques are provided to encode and decode image data comprising a tone mapped (TM) image with HDR reconstruction data in the form of luminance ratios and color residual values. In an example embodiment, luminance ratio values and residual values in color channels of a color space are generated on an individual pixel basis based on a high dynamic range (HDR) image and a derivative tone-mapped (TM) image that comprises one or more color alterations that would not be recoverable from the TM image with a luminance ratio image. The TM image with HDR reconstruction data derived from the luminance ratio values and the color-channel residual values may be outputted in an image file to a downstream device, for example, for decoding, rendering, and/or storing. The image file may be decoded to generate a restored HDR image free of the color alterations.
US10264255B2
Methods, systems, and computer readable media for transcoding video data based on metadata are provided. In some embodiments, methods for transcoding video data using metadata are provided, the methods comprising: receiving a first plurality of encoded images from a storage device; decoding the first plurality of encoded images based on a first coding scheme to generate a plurality of decoded images; receiving a plurality of encoding parameters from the storage device; and encoding the plurality of decoded images into a second plurality of encoded images based on a second coding scheme and the plurality of encoding parameters.
US10264246B2
A multi-view image display apparatus including: an image receiver; a display including: a display panel; and a visual field divider disposed in front of a viewing surface of the display panel and configured to provide different viewpoints at which an image is viewed in a viewing zone; and a processor configured to: render a plurality of views of the image having different viewpoints based on a depth of the image, generate a multi-view image, and control the display panel to display the multi-view image. The processor is further configured to map a mixture pixel value to a target area of the multi-view image, the mixture pixel value being generated based on pixel values of a first viewpoint and a second viewpoint, and the target area being calculated based on a difference between an output pixel area of the display panel and a corresponding visible pixel area in the viewing zone.
US10264245B2
The disclosure is directed to a 3D imaging system that generates a three-dimensional (3D) spatial image of a source content, e.g., images or videos. The source content is a two-dimensional (2D) color-encoded content in which different portions of the source content are encoded with different colors based on a depth at which the corresponding portion is to be formed relative to the other portions in the 3D spatial image. The 3D imaging system includes an optical component, e.g., a Fresnel lens, to generate the 3D spatial image. In the aerial viewing configuration of the 3D imaging system, the 3D imaging system generates the 3D spatial image in a space between the optical component and a viewer. In the infinity viewing configuration of the 3D imaging system, the 3D imaging system generates the 3D spatial image in a space between the optical component and optical infinity.
US10264238B2
According to an aspect of an embodiment, a method may include obtaining a first digital image via a mapping application. The method may also include obtaining a second digital image via the mapping application. The method may additionally include determining a displacement factor between the first digital image and the second digital image. Further, the method may include generating a third digital image by cropping the second digital image based on the displacement factor, adjusting an aspect ratio of the third digital image, and resizing the third digital image. Moreover, the method may include generating a stereoscopic map image of the setting that includes a first-eye image and a second eye image. The first-eye image may be based on the first digital image and the second-eye image may be based on the third digital image.
US10264228B2
In the case where a phenomenon called brightness saturation occurs due to high brightness of light output from a transmission apparatus and high lightness in a portion of a transmitter (light source) within a frame obtained by imaging in a reception apparatus, a decoder in a reception apparatus performs first image processing of shifting the focus by moving a lens in an imager or a filtering process (gradation filtering process) of an image for replacing the color of a brightness saturation area with the color surrounding the brightness saturation area, before determination of a change area, determination of the color of the change area, and decoding of bit string data.
US10264219B2
A camera for a vision system of a vehicle includes a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, a front camera housing and a rear camera housing. An imager is disposed at a printed circuit board, and a spring-biased electrical connector is disposed at the rear camera housing. The electrical connector includes an inner terminal and an outer terminal for connecting to respective ones of an inner contact and an outer contact at the printed circuit board. As the rear camera housing is moved into engagement with the front camera housing, the inner and outer terminals engage with the inner and outer contacts and compress towards a compressed state and, after the rear camera housing is attached at the front camera housing, are in spring-biased electrical connection with the inner and outer contacts at the printed circuit board.
US10264216B2
Provided is a method and system for providing a video stream for a video conference. A video stream providing method may include managing class information in which a resolution range for the video conference is classified into a plurality of classes; determining at least two classes in which a resolution providable from a source providing client that participates in the video conference is included among the plurality of classes, based on the class information; encoding a video stream for the video conference as a plurality of layers using a resolution set for each of the determined at least two classes; and controlling an electronic device of the source providing client to transmit the video stream encoded as the plurality of layers to a server for the video conference over a network.
US10264213B1
A digital content conference sharing system comprising a first large common emissive surface arranged for viewing by users within a conference space, a first conference table assembly located in the conference space and including at least a first worksurface member and at least first and second user stations including first and second station worksurfaces and first and second indicator devices, the first indicator device controllable to indicate at least first and second visually distinct states, the second indicator device controllable to indicate at least the first visually distinct state and a third visually distinct state that is distinct from the first and second states, a processor programmed to perform the steps of, while a source device is associated with the first station or the second station and capable of sharing but is not sharing content on the common emissive surface, controlling the first and second indicators to indicate the first state, respectively and, while a source device is associated with the first station and the second station and is sharing content on the common emissive surface, controlling the first indicator to indicate the second state and the second indicator to indicate the third state, respectively.
US10264212B1
A method and system for deinterlacing. A memory receives a current input image frame and a next input image frame. A processor estimates motion between the current input image frame and the next input image frame. Based on the motion estimate, a deinterlace map is created that indicates where the current input image frame should be deinterlaced. The current input image frame is split into fields, the first frame being an odd field frame, the second frame being an even field frame. The processor interpolates missing lines in the image. Two deinterlaced frames are output, with the first deinterlaced frame being based on the odd field frame and the second deinterlaced frame being based on the even field frame.
US10264210B2
A video processing apparatus includes a camera to continuously capture an image of an object to acquire video data, a memory, and circuitry to identify, from among a plurality of users appearing in the video data, a user who is speaking at a point in time when the video data is acquired as a currently-speaking user, store, in the memory, speech history information that associates, for each point in time when the video data is acquired during at least a predetermined time period, the currently-speaking user with time information indicating the point in time when the video data is acquired, and based on the speech history information, identify a first user currently speaking and a second user who is to be displayed enlarged together with the first user.
US10264207B2
The disclosure is related to a system and a method for creating a virtual message on a moving object, and for searching the virtual message. Under a data-construction mode, a user manipulates a mobile device to select a virtual message, and to capture a moving object. The mobile device allows the user to position the virtual message on the moving object. The system then receives data of the virtual message, the image information extracted from the moving object, and a viewable range for the virtual message relative to the moving object. The image information is employed to be the reference for the position of the virtual message. Under a search mode, the system renders a service for searching the virtual message over a specific moving object according to the image information of the moving object and the location of the mobile device.
US10264206B1
A remotely controlled device receives a first command from a remote control (RC) but does not execute the command. Instead, the remotely controlled device waits to receive the first command within a threshold period, and if not received twice within the period, the first command is then executed. However, the first command is not executed if it is received twice, at which point the name of the corresponding RC key is announced. A second double command caused by a second double press of the same key on the RC causes the remotely controlled device to announce the function of the key. The logic may be executed in the RC as well as or in lieu of executing it in the remotely controlled device.
US10264205B2
A method for transmitting an image and an electronic device thereof are provided. An image transmission method of an electronic device includes displaying a message transmission/reception history with at least one other electronic device, sensing a selection of a camera execution menu, displaying a preview screen of a camera within a screen in which the message transmission/reception history is displayed, detecting a touch on the displayed preview screen, if the displayed preview screen is touched, capturing an image of a subject, detecting a gesture for the captured image, and, if the gesture for the captured image is detected, transmitting the captured image to the at least one other electronic device according to the detected gesture.
US10264204B2
The invention concerns an image sensor including a plurality of pixels distributed in a plurality of elementary groups of a plurality of pixels each, wherein: each pixel includes a photoelectric conversion element and an individual capacitive storage element; and each elementary group of pixels includes a shared capacitive storage element.
US10264201B2
Provided is a solid-state image pickup apparatus which includes a plurality of groups, each including an output line to which the pixel signals are output from pixels in a corresponding column and an AD conversion unit configured to perform AD conversion on the pixel signals output to the output line for some of the plurality of rows to generate a digital signal. An adjustment period for ensuring a difference in length between a first horizontal period and a second horizontal period and executing an operation of the AD conversion unit is set in a period excluding a period from first timing at which the output of the pixel signals to the output line starts, to second timing at which the AD conversion unit starts the AD conversion.
US10264187B2
A display control apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store image data associated with positional information, a determination unit configured to determine whether information representing a type of satellite used for determining the positional information associated with the image data stored in the storage unit is associated with the image data, and a display control unit configured to control, in accordance with a result of the determination performed by the determination unit, display of information representing a type of satellite used for determining the positional information associated with the image data in a form in which the type of satellite is recognizable.
US10264186B2
Methods and devices for dynamically controlling mirroring of a preview image may include receiving physical location information of a selected camera resource on the computer device, wherein the physical location information corresponds to a static orientation of the camera resource. The methods and devices may include determining a dynamic orientation of the selected camera resource based on sensor information for the selected camera resource and determining a camera role of the selected camera resource based on the dynamic orientation and the static orientation of the selected camera, wherein the camera role comprises a front facing camera role or a rear facing camera role. The methods and devices may include displaying a mirrored preview image when the camera role of the selected camera resource is the front facing camera role and displaying a non-mirrored preview image when the camera role of the selected camera resource is the rear facing camera role.
US10264179B2
The present disclosure discloses a photographing apparatus, where the photographing apparatus includes a first lens and a second lens, where the first lens and the second lens are separately disposed on two adjacent surfaces of the photographing apparatus, the first lens is configured to acquire a first image, and the second lens is configured to acquire a second image; a light control unit, disposed at a juncture of an optical axis of the first lens and an optical axis of the second lens, and configured to transmit or reflect the first image, and reflect or transmit the second image; and an image sensing unit configured to collect the first image and the second image using the light control unit, and synthesize the first image and the second image into an image of a wide field of view.
US10264175B2
An event venue with a performance area (e.g., a sport field or auditorium stage) and an eventgoer area (e.g., stadium seating or bleachers) may include a set of eventgoer cameras trained on various sections of the eventgoer area and a set of performance cameras trained on the performance area. The event venue may also include sensors. When an event occurrence (e.g., a goal or touchdown) is detected using the cameras and/or sensors, at least one photo or video of the event occurrence may be captured by the performance cameras, and at least one photo or video of the eventgoer reaction may be captured using the eventgoer cameras. Facial recognition may then be used to identify particular eventgoers in each photo or video. Identified eventgoers can then receive photos or videos in which they are identified along with performance photos or videos that were captured at roughly the same time.
US10264172B2
Provided is an image system device comprising: a plurality of imaging units that captures a specific subject from different directions; a shooting signal transmitter that transmits, to the plurality of imaging units, a shooting signal for controlling a capturing timing of the plurality of imaging units; and a host that acquires location information indicating a physical location of each of the plurality of imaging units, and when receiving an image from each of the plurality of imaging units, stores the image with a file name based on the location information corresponding to each of the imaging units from which the image is received.
US10264166B2
An intracorporeal-monitoring camera system provided with a support tube whose one end is introduced in a body, an imaging portion that is joined to the support tube in the body, a joining portion that joins the imaging portion and the support tube together, a cable that is connected with the imaging portion and drawn out to an outside of the body through the support tube, and a control system that is provided on the outside of the body, connected with the cable, and includes at least a display device. A slit is formed in the support tube so that the cable is placed in the support tube from a side of the support tube.
US10264155B2
A wireless communication apparatus includes a memory device in which data associated with a storage device are stored, wherein the data is acquired through a wireless communication; an image capturing device; a display; and a controller configured to: identify an external storage device corresponding to a code captured by the image capturing device, responsive to identification of the external storage device, generate a display image from the data stored in the memory device if the data stored in the memory device are associated with the identified external storage device, and control the display to display a display image, wherein the data stored in the memory device include thumbnail image data of image data stored in the external storage device, and the display image includes one or more thumbnail images that are generated from the thumbnail image data.
US10264143B2
An image forming apparatus includes an Internet Printing Protocol FaxOut Service (IPP-FAX) processing unit and first and second processing units. The IPP-FAX processing unit receives a service request relating to IPP-FAX from an external apparatus. The first processing unit generates, and stores, image data from page description language (PDL) data. The IPP-FAX processing unit acquires PDL data, image processing information, and destination information from the service request and notifies the first processing unit of the PDL data and the image processing information. The first processing unit generates, and stores, image data from the PDL data based on the image processing information. The IPP-FAX processing unit notifies the second processing unit of the destination information, and image data indicating information. The second processing unit performs fax transmission of the stored image data to a destination indicated by the destination information.
US10264137B2
A system to control usage of a subscription in a mobile device comprising: a plurality of subscriptions of at least two or more mobile networks; a subscription profile associated with each subscription; a UICC/eUICC/USIM/SIM card capable of switching among different networks; an applet running on the said SIM card; a server which communicates with the said mobile device through a network interface; a server process which stores identity and network related data of each subscription profile; stores network territory and coverage map; stores history of network drops and subscription profile switch events; stores quota-price-validity-bandwidth attached to each subscription profile; connects to the networks providing the subscription profile periodically, to retrieve, calculate and store actual usage and outstanding quota and validity for SMS, data and minutes for each subscription profile; connects to the SIM applet to receive information from the applet about network loss and network coverage; determines and stores best network, preferred network, and available network periodically; and communicates and commands the SIM card applet to initiate selection of subscription based on available quota, validity and coverage.
US10264132B2
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, responsive to determining that a second device is associated with a first carrier network, obtaining a first record associated with a called number of the second device from a first carrier network telephone number mapping equipment server of the first carrier network, and transmitting a first internet protocol address for the second device from the first record to a terminating call session control function server of the first carrier network to initiate the internet protocol call session. Responsive to a second determination that the second device is associated with a second carrier network, obtaining a second record associated with the called number according to a pointer to a second carrier network telephone number mapping equipment server of the second carrier network, and transmitting a second internet protocol address for the second device derived from the second record to a session border controller of the first carrier network to initiate the internet protocol call session. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US10264121B2
A method of prioritizing emergency calls received at a public safety answering point (PSAP) management system, New emergency calls can be placed on hold and added to a call queue. An audio emergency description message can be recorded from the caller while the emergency call is on hold, and a transcript of the audio emergency description message can be generated using automatic speech recognition. The transcript can be displayed to users in a dashboard while the emergency call is on hold, and a priority level of the emergency call can be adjusted within the call queue based on the transcript, such that urgent emergency calls can be prioritized and answered before less urgent emergency calls.
US10264117B2
Embodiments relate to a method for detecting a broken binder in an access network including a plurality of telecommunication lines grouped in respective binders, executed by a detection device, including identifying a plurality of telecommunication lines for which a transmission interruption has been detected within a given time period obtaining line data associated with the respective identified telecommunication lines, for respective pairs of identified telecommunication lines, determining a virtual distance between the two telecommunication lines, in function of the associated line data, determining at least one cluster of telecommunication lines in function of the virtual distances, and detecting a broken binder in function of the determined at least one cluster.
US10264116B2
A method including, while first audio signals from a first user are being transmitted on a first bandwidth from a first apparatus, detecting transmitting of second audio signals from a second user by a second apparatus; and based upon the detecting of the second audio signals from the second apparatus, reducing the transmitting of the first audio signals on the first bandwidth to transmitting of the first audio signals on at least one first relatively smaller sub-band of the first bandwidth.
US10264115B1
A computer system determines whether a location of a computing device corresponds to a vehicle that is in motion. In response to determining that the location of the computing device corresponds to the vehicle that is in motion, and determining that the location of the computing device corresponds to an area in the vehicle that is associated with a driver of the vehicle, the computer system imposes one or more restrictions on a usage of the computing device.
US10264112B2
A special-purpose mobile communication device using low-bandwidth cellular technology designed for IoT applications, such Narrowband LTE for IoT, is used to securely exchange voice messages in real-time or near real-time with another user. The voice messages are short duration voice messages, also referred to as voice clips, that are capable of being compressed using file compression algorithms instead of stream compression methods ordinarily used for real-time audio. A general-purpose mobile communication device activates the special-purpose devices and creates a private network for securely exchanging the voice messages between the devices. The general-purpose device also operates a mobile application that interfaces with a cloud-based mobile voice communication and location tracking system to manage the voice messages and track the location of the special-purpose device using Observed Time Difference of Arrival measurements.
US10264110B2
Telephone directory data stored in storage unit (103) of a cordless telephone device of the present invention is data in which a telephone directory serial number, name information, telephone number information, and thumbnail image data are associated with each communication partner. With respect to telephone directory data, slave device transfer data transmitting unit (125) transmits only telephone directory serial number and thumbnail image data after conversion in association with each other, to the cordless phone slave device. In a case where there is an incoming call destined to a specific cordless phone slave device from a subscriber line, call control unit (121) transmits the telephone directory serial number, the name information, and the telephone number information of the telephone directory data of a caller, together with incoming information, to the cordless phone slave device.
US10264109B2
Synchronization between related devices is described. A group of related devices includes devices that are associated with the same subscriber account, share the same cellular telephone line, and so forth. In an example, a related device that is a browser-enabled device may register with a service that enables the browser-enabled device to share a same account and/or same line with other related device(s). Based partly on the browser-enabled device registering with the service, the browser-enabled device may retrieve data associated with contacts (i.e., contact data) that is associated with at least one other related device that is a cellular communication device. Additionally, a user associated with the browser-enabled device and/or a user associated with the at least one other related device may make modifications to the contact data and techniques described herein may enable synchronization of such modifications between the related devices.
US10264107B2
A method for transmitting a frame is provided by a device in a wireless communication network. The device compensates a carrier frequency using a value of carrier frequency offset (CFO), and transmits a frame with the compensated carrier frequency to a receiver. The value of the CFO is indicated in TXVECTOR. A method for transmitting a frame is provided by a device in a wireless communication network. The device allocates data tones for a last symbol based on a payload size, generates the last symbol having repeated waveforms and transmits a frame including at least one period waveform of the repeated waveforms in the last symbol.
US10264105B2
A method comprises: initialising a value of an input transfer size parameter; initialising a value of a transfer data segment parameter; requesting data from a data source; storing the data in a cache; using the value of the transfer data segment parameter to form a data segment; transmitting the data segment using multiple logical connections of a transfer path deleting the data segment from the cache; measuring performance of transmission of data over the path and identifying a first optimum value of the transfer data segment parameter; measuring performance of transmission of data over the path and identifying a first optimum value of the input transfer size parameter; measuring performance of transmission of data over the path and identifying a second optimum value of the transfer data segment parameter; and requesting data from the data source using the first optimised value of the input transfer size parameter.
US10264094B2
A method and system for processing incoming messages. An incoming message is scanned, wherein the incoming message is an email message sent by a sender. One or more resource links in the scanned incoming message are detected, wherein the one or more resource links are in the sender's email signature in the email message. In response to detecting the one or more resource links in the scanned incoming message, it is determined that users of the computer are likely to request a content of the detected one or more resource links, based at least on: a type of the one or more detected resource links, a type of network to which the computer is connected, and a determination that the detected one or more resource links are pointing to one or more files and are not pointing to a corporate website.
US10264080B2
Techniques for determining a location of a user based on locations of other users. First user location information and second user location information is received. The first user location information includes a first centroid and first radius associated with a first user position and the second user location information includes a second centroid and second radius associated with a second user position. The second user is further associated with second user venue information. A venue correlation score between the first user and the second user is determined based on an amount of overlap between the first user radius and the second user radius and a social metric indicating a strength of a social relationship between the first user and second user. Venue information for the first user is created based on the second user venue information when the relationship score exceeds a threshold value.
US10264068B2
An information processing apparatus capable of flexibly making a setting of a synchronization destination of setting information according to user's intention. In a communication system, a server performs data communication with each of MFPs, and the communication system stores a plurality of types of setting information to be synchronized with each MFP. A synchronization destination of the plurality of types of setting information is set. The setting information is synchronized with the set synchronization destination. The synchronization destination of the setting information is changed, on a setting information type by setting information type basis.
US10264065B2
Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and processes to perform application aware input/output (I/O) fencing operations. A determination is made that a cluster has been partitioned. The cluster includes multiple nodes. As a result of the partitioning, the nodes are split between a first network partition with a first set of nodes and a second network partition with a second set of nodes. Another determination is made that instances of an application are executing on the first set of nodes and the second set of nodes. An application aware I/O fencing operation is then performed that causes termination of instances of the application executing on the first set of nodes or on the second set of nodes.
US10264064B1
The disclosed computer-implemented method for performing data replication in distributed cluster environments may include (1) identifying a distributed cluster environment that includes (A) a plurality of compute nodes that execute a plurality of virtual machines and (B) a data node that stores data that has been replicated from storage devices used by the virtual machines, (2) determining, at the data node, storage-utilization totals for the virtual machines that represent amounts of storage space on the storage devices used by the virtual machines, (3) identifying, based at least in part on the storage-utilization totals, a virtual machine whose storage-utilization total is highest among the plurality of virtual machines, (4) prioritizing the virtual machine and then in response to the prioritization, (5) directing the compute node to initiate a data replication process with the data node in connection with the virtual machine. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
US10264062B2
A system, method and computer-readable medium for request routing based on content popularity information are provided. A client computing device transmits a first DNS query to a content delivery network service provider. The content delivery network service provider transmits an alternative resource identifier in response to the client computing device DNS query. The alternative resource identifier is selected as a function of popularity information pertaining to the requested resource. The client computing device then transmits a second DNS query to the content delivery network service provider. The content delivery network service provider can then either resolve the second DNS query with an IP address of a cache component or transmit another alternative resource identifier that will resolve to the content delivery network service provider. The process can repeat until a DNS nameserver resolves a DNS query from the client computing device.
US10264060B1
A system, computer program product, and computer-executable method of balancing Input/Output (I/O) loads for cloud data storage systems including a plurality of hosts and a plurality of data storage arrays, the system, computer program product, and computer-executable method including monitoring, via a first host of the plurality of hosts, a status of a first data storage array of the plurality of data storage arrays, upon detecting a performance issue with the first data storage array, notifying a cloud manager of the first data storage array, wherein the cloud manager is in communication with each of the plurality of hosts and each of the plurality of data storage arrays, monitoring, via the cloud manager, the performance issue, and determining, via the cloud manager, whether to move at least one LUN from the first data storage array.
US10264057B2
In one embodiment, first and second computer systems are integrated to exchange information and coordinate processing of data. A first computer system may access data in a database for a document ready for external processing. The data may be stored in a queue and retrieved by the second system using a request. The second system sends an acknowledgement when the data is received. The data in the queue may be locked until a confirmation is received in the first system that processing on the second system is complete. In particular embodiments, the first system may be a cloud computer system and the second system a backend computer system.
US10264049B2
A system for monitoring resource utilization and electronic validation includes an entity system having a network communication interface and a memory device storing a resource monitoring and utilization application and a resource application. A processing device is operatively coupled to the memory device, wherein the processing device is configured to execute computer-readable program code to: determine based on the utilization of the resource application to initiate the resource monitoring and utilization application; initiate the resource monitoring and utilization application; and transmit an electronic validation that a transaction executed by the resource application is complete.
US10264047B2
A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium having instructions to store data that provides mappings between criteria information and lists of codecs; receive an indication that one of an audio session, a video session, or an audio and video session is to be initiated with another device; obtain one or more criteria metric values in response to a receipt of the indication; select one of the lists of codecs from the data based on one of the mappings and the one or more criteria metric values; transmit the one of the lists of codecs to the other device via a wireless network; receive a response, via the wireless network, from the other device, wherein the response indicates one of the codecs; and use the one of the codecs during the one of the audio session, the video session, or the audio and video session.
US10264046B2
Techniques are proposed for embedding transition points in media content. A transition point system retrieves a time marker associated with a point of interest in the media content. The transition point system identifies a first position within the media content corresponding to the point of interest. The transition point system embeds data associated with the time marker into the media content at a second position that is no later in time than the first position. The transition point system causes a client media player to transition from a first image quality level to a second quality level based on the time marker.
US10264039B2
Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to file system placeholders. In aspects, placeholders may be used by a client to represent remote file system objects. The placeholders may include metadata and may also include none, some, or all of the content of the represented remote file system objects. In response to a request to access content of a file system object represented by a placeholder, a client may obtain needed data from a remote storage system and stream or not stream the data to the requesting application based on whether the requesting application is capable of streaming the data.
US10264034B2
A digital magazine server user may identify a content item presented by the digital magazine server to save or present to other digital magazine server users by interacting with a client device presenting the content item. For example, providing a gesture to the client device identifies a content item for presentation to other digital magazine server users. The gesture may begin by the user interacting with a portion of a display device that displays a portion of the content item and continue as the user interacts with the display device along a path from the portion to an additional portion. When the gesture is completed, the user may be presented with options to present the content item to additional digital magazine server users, or the content item may be presented to other digital magazine server users.
US10264028B2
Embodiments of a central emulator, distributed emulator and method for emulation of a system are generally described herein. The central emulator may receive state variables from distributed emulators at various emulation times. As an example, such an emulation time may be related to an emulation event at one of the distributed emulators. The central emulator may determine global snapshots of the system emulation for the emulation times based on the state variables. The global snapshots may be used to control a timing of the system emulation for operations such as rewinding, pausing, forwarding and/or setting to a target time.
US10264027B2
Methods and apparatuses employing outlier score detection method and apparatus for identifying and detecting threats to an enterprise or e-commerce system are disclosed, including grouping log lines belonging to one or more log line parameters from one or more enterprise or e-commerce system data sources and/or from incoming data traffic to the enterprise or e-commerce system; extracting one or more features from the grouped log lines into one or more features tables; using one or more statistical models on the one or more features tables to identify statistical outliers; using the one or more features tables to create one or more rules for identifying threats to the enterprise or e-commerce system; and using the one or more rules on incoming enterprise or e-commerce system data traffic to detect threats to the enterprise or e-commerce system. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
US10264026B2
The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for dynamically managing privileged access for non-privileged accounts. Operations may include receiving a request from a computer device associated with a network account to access a privileged resource, wherein the network account lacks any privileged account membership enabling the network account to access the privileged resource. Operations may include authenticating the network account, and assigning, based on the authentication, privileged on-demand membership for the network account, wherein the privileged on-demand membership enables the network account to access the privileged resource. Operations may also include identifying that the network account should no longer have access to the privileged resource, and removing, based on the identification, the privileged on-demand membership for the network account.
US10264022B2
Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for automated change audit of an enterprise's IT infrastructure, including independent detection of changes, reconciliation of detected changes and independent reporting, to effectuate a triad of controls on managing changes within the IT infrastructure, preventive controls, detective controls and corrective controls.
US10264019B2
A device such as a smartphone may communicate with a server or other network entity using encrypted communications, making it difficult to examine such communications for purposes of identifying communication issues that may affect user QoE (quality of experience). In certain embodiments, an application may be modified to log communication data before encryption and after decryption. For example, the application program may be decompiled and logging instructions may be inserted before portion that result in data encryption and after portions where received data is decrypted. The modified application program may then be recompiled and executed on a device to produce an unencrypted log of data. In other embodiments, elements of the device operating system may be modified to log data before encryption and after decryption.
US10264018B1
Embodiments disclosed describe a security awareness system may adaptively learn the best design of a simulated phishing campaign to get a user to perform the requested actions, such as clicking a hyperlink or opening a file. In some implementations, the system may adapt an ongoing campaign based on user's responses to messages in the campaign, along with the system's learned awareness. The learning process implemented by the security awareness system can be trained by observing the behavior of other users in the same company, other users in the same industry, other users that share similar attributes, all other users of the system, or users that have user attributes that match criteria set by the system, or that match attributes of a subset of other users in the system.
US10264015B2
A real-time asynchronous event aggregation system, method, and network device are configured to capture real-time asynchronous events, and to pass them as input to one or more aggregation engines to determine a reputation for a target. The aggregation engine(s) may then send out notifications where a reputation category changes for a target, indicating that an action may be taken to inhibit spam messages from the target, highlight a display of content from the target, or the like. As such, the event-driven aggregation engines may be designed to capture real-time asynchronous events, such as reputation reports for a wide variety of activities, including, but not limited to spam and/or not-spam messages, determining a reputation on a posting of comments to a movie, a blog posting, a play list posting, or the like. In one embodiment, a reputation of the sender of the reputation event may also be determined.
US10264007B2
A method for detecting malware beaconing in a network, the method includes capturing network traffic over a network connection at a network connected device, representing the network traffic over the network connection as a set of tuples wherein each of the tuples includes at least a source Internet Protocol address, a destination Internet Protocol address, and a destination port, associating timestamps with each of the set of tuples, and analyzing the tuples using the timestamps based on frequency of connections to determine malware beaconing on the network, wherein the analyzing is performed by a computing device.
US10264005B2
Identifying malicious network traffic based on distributed, collaborative sampling includes, at a computing device having connectivity to a network, obtaining a first set of data flows, based on sampling criteria, that represents network traffic between one or more nodes in the network and one or more domains outside of the network, each data flow in the first set of data flows including a plurality of data packets. The first set of data flows is forwarded for correlation with a plurality of other sets of data flows from other networks to generate global intelligence data. Adjusted sampling criteria is generated based on the global intelligence data and a second set of data flows is obtained based on the adjusted sampling criteria.
US10264003B1
Embodiments are directed to monitoring network traffic using network computers. Monitoring triggers associated with one or more conditions and one or more actions may be provided. A monitoring engine may monitor information that is associated with network traffic associated with networks based on an inspection detail level. The monitoring engine may compare the monitored information to the conditions associated with the monitoring triggers. The monitoring engine may activate one or more monitoring triggers based on a result of the comparison. The monitoring engine may modify the inspection detail level based on the actions associated with the activated monitoring triggers to increase the amount of the information monitored by the monitoring engine. An analysis engine may provide analysis of the network traffic based on the monitored information.
US10264001B2
Methods, systems, and techniques for network resource attack detection using a client identifier. A server receives from a device the client identifier and user credentials. The client identifier and user credentials are assessed to determine their authenticity. If one or both of the credentials and identifier are inauthentic, the device does not learn from the server which of the identifier and credentials have been found to be inauthentic. When at least one of the identifier and credentials are inauthentic, the device that sent them is assessed to determine whether it is an attacker of the network resource. If the device is determined to be an attacker, one or both of prophylactic and remedial action is taken in response.
US10263998B1
A processing device in one embodiment comprises a processor coupled to a memory and is configured to obtain a plurality of security alerts in a computer network, to process the security alerts to extract a plurality of markers from each of the security alerts, to compute at least one relevance score relating a given one of the security alerts to another one of the security alerts based at least in part on distance measures computed between markers shared by the given security alert and the other security alert, and to adjust at least one operating characteristic of a network security system of the computer network based at least in part on the relevance score. The relevance score may be computed as a function of a number of markers shared by the given security alert and the other security alert.
US10263995B1
A policy management service receives a request to evaluate a provisional policy to determine the impact of implementation of the provisional policy. The policy management service evaluates an active policy against a request to access a computing resource to determine an authorization decision. The policy management service then evaluates the provisional policy against the request to access the computing resource to generate an evaluation of the provisional policy. The policy management service provides the evaluation and the authorization decision in response to the request to evaluate the provisional policy.
US10263993B2
A multi-tenant logging system that allows a user to have an individual profile that controls the user's access to tenant logs is provided. The system includes a plugin that adds features of an access control list (ACL) to indexes of a logging stack based on a user's access role. The stack is an aggregate of logs for nodes that are stored globally in the system. When a user requests a particular index to logs in the logging stack, an authorization token associated with the user is provided. Before the user request is allowed to proceed, the access guard plugin performs access control on the stack by referencing the ACL using the authorization token to determine which tenants a user can access in view of the user's current access role. The plugin uses the token and the user identifier to construct the ACL to enable each user's access to the stack.
US10263991B2
A method comprises storing, at the server computer system, user profile information for the remote user. The user profile information for the remote user (or a link to the user profile information) is encrypted using authentication information. The user profile information is associated with user identification information, at the server computer system, using the authentication information, which is selectively made available by the remote user via the network to the server computer system in order to enable the server computer system to associate the user profile information with the user identification information.
US10263990B2
Provided is a mode-based access control method that includes: making a security mode list which indicates security setting states of devices existing in a home network; setting a specific security mode selected from the modes on the security mode list; and making the devices perform functions thereof in the specific security mode. Also, provided is a mode-based access control device includes: an authentication unit which checks information on a user and authenticates the user; a mode configuration unit which makes a security mode list indicating the security setting state of devices forming a home network; a mode setting unit which sets a specific security mode selected from modes on the security mode list; and an operating unit which causes the devices to perform functions thereof in the specific security mode.
US10263985B2
A work method for a smart key device. A host machine acquires data from a trusted server via a browser and then transmits the data to a smart key device; the smart key device performs a signing operation when the data transmitted by the host machine is received and when a user confirmed by pressing a key and then returns a signing result to the host machine; and the host machine transmits data returned by the smart key device to the trusted server to verify the validity of the smart key device. This implements rapid authentication of user identity, thus allowing highly efficient, secure, and expedited online transactions.
US10263983B2
Image forming apparatus having transmission function, and control method and storage medium therefor
An image forming apparatus capable of maintaining user's convenience in performing transmission while utilizing a transmission setting even when destinations usable for the transmission according to the transmission setting are restricted to a predetermined destination such as an authenticated user's address in order to enhance security. In a case where destinations usable for the transmission according to the transmission setting are restricted to an authenticated user's address and where at least one transmission destination registered in the transmission setting differs from the user's address, the at least one transmission destination registered in the transmission setting is rewritten to the authenticated user's address.
US10263977B2
An example method for migrating communication data from a source server to a target server includes obtaining, using a computing device, a set of credentials to access the source server, and accessing the source server using the set of credentials. The method also includes requesting, automatically by the computing device, a directory structure associated with communication data from the source server, populating, by the computing device, the target server using the directory structure, requesting the communication data from the source server, and populating the target server with the communication data.
US10263972B1
Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for authenticating by labeling are provided herein. A method includes identifying each of one or more graphical-based input elements to be associated with a computing device in response to user activity in connection with the computing device; identifying each of one or more graphical-based labels to be assigned to the one or more graphical-based input elements; displaying (i) the one or more graphical-based input elements and (ii) the one or more graphical-based labels via an interface of the computing device; generating a prompt via the computing device interface; and processing input cryptographic information entered via the computing device interface in response to the prompt against (i) the one or more graphical-based input elements and (ii) the one or more graphical-based labels.
US10263969B2
Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for authenticated key exchange using a password and an identity-based signature, by which robustness is provided in order to prevent a server impersonation attack when a password is exposed, and by which a client may be provided with convenient authentication using an ID and a password.
US10263965B2
One embodiment provides a system that facilitates selective encryption of bit groups of a message. During operation, the system determines, by a content requesting device or content producing device, a message that includes a plurality of bit groups, each corresponding to a type, a length, and a set of values, wherein one or more bit groups are marked for encryption, and wherein the message indicates a name that is a hierarchically structured variable-length identifier comprising contiguous name components ordered from a most general level to a most specific level. The system computes a plurality of cipher blocks for the message based on an authenticated encryption protocol. The system encrypts the one or more bit groups marked for encryption based on one or more symmetric keys, wherein the marked bit groups include one or more name components. Subsequently, the system indicates the encrypted bit groups as encrypted.
US10263962B2
Methods are provided for authenticating user authentication data, associated with a user ID, at an authentication system. The authentication system comprises an authentication server connected to a network, and a secure cryptoprocessor operatively coupled to the authentication server. A first token for the user ID is provided in data storage operatively coupled to the authentication server. The first token is produced by the secure cryptoprocessor by encoding the user authentication data associated with the user ID via an encoding process dependent on a secret key of the secure cryptoprocessor. The authentication server receives an authentication request for the user ID from a remote computer via the network. The authentication request comprises a ciphertext encrypting user authentication data under a public key of a first public-private key pair, the private key of which is secret to the secure cryptoprocessor. The authentication server supplies the ciphertext to the secure cryptoprocessor which decrypts the ciphertext using this private key to obtain plaintext user authentication data. The authentication server retrieves the first token for the user ID from the data storage. The authentication system checks for equality of the plaintext user authentication data and the user authentication data encoded in the first token via a cryptographic processing operation in which the authentication data is not exposed outside the secure cryptoprocessor. In response to such equality, the authentication server sends an authentication confirmation message to the remote computer via the network.
US10263960B2
A wireless communication device 1 encrypts a passphrase which corresponds to a communication mode after change and which is a character string for authentication by using an encryption key PTK corresponding to a communication mode before change, and transmits the encrypted passphrase to a wireless communication device 2, and also creates an encryption key PTK corresponding to the communication mode after change from the passphrase corresponding to the communication mode after change. The wireless communication device 2 receives the encrypted passphrase transmitted from the wireless communication device 1 and decrypts the encrypted passphrase by using an encryption key PTK corresponding to the communication mode before change, and also creates an encryption key PTK corresponding to the communication mode after change from the decrypted passphrase.
US10263958B2
A system for mediating Internet service includes a DNS server and a DNS policy engine associated with the DNS server. The DNS policy engine can be configured to apply one or more DNS policies selected by the DNS policy engine to DNS queries received by the DNS server from a client, analyze the DNS query based on predetermined criteria, and based on the analysis, and selectively redirect a data request associated with the client to a proxy server for further mediation. The system can further include a proxy server and a proxy policy engine associated with the proxy server. The proxy policy engine can be configured to apply one or more proxy policies selected by the proxy policy engine to at least one of data requests received by the proxy server from a client and data responses returned to the proxy server from an IP address.
US10263956B2
A physical level-based security system for data security of a security terminal and a method using the system. The security system includes at least one normal terminal corresponding to an external network, a security terminal corresponding to an internal network and storing sensitive data, and an interface device for transmitting input information of a user to any one of the at least one normal terminal and the security terminal, and providing unidirectional transmission service from the at least one normal terminal to the security terminal.
US10263950B2
Methods and systems for redirecting client requests are provided. According to one embodiment, a system includes a processor and a memory coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions. A request is received from a client capable of communicating via multiple supported communication formats. The request is capable of being serviced by multiple servers each of which are configured to communicate via a different communication format. A server is selected from the multiple servers based on a traffic management policy. The traffic management policy is based on (i) different communication formats available via the multiple servers and (ii) performance expected to be provided to the client as a result of using each of the different communication formats. The client is then redirected to the selected server.
US10263948B2
A method that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining at a first directory server of a first regional call processing system whether a new name authority pointer associated with a telephone number is within a first geographic region of the first regional call processing system, transmitting the new name authority pointer to a first name server of the first regional call processing system for provisioning the name authority pointer to the first name server responsive to determining that the telephone number is located within the first geographic region, and transmitting the new name authority pointer to a second directory server for provisioning the new name authority pointer to a second name server of a second regional call processing system responsive to determining that the telephone number is not located within the first geographic region. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US10263930B2
Systems and methods are disclosed for suspending notification messages at a presenter's computer during a presentation. For example, a method comprises: receiving, by an operating system of a computer, a first instruction from a screensharing application to suspend displaying notification messages by the operating system of the computer. The method further comprises sending visual media of a display screen of the computer by the operating system to the screensharing application during a screen sharing communication session. The method further comprises disregarding the request during the screen sharing communication session in accordance with the first instruction, in response to receiving a request from a first application to display a notification message on the display screen.
US10263921B2
A method for composing electronic mail messages in an electronic mail program or service includes (a) activating a merge function for merging two or more existing messages, including creating an empty merge message; (b) selecting a first message of the two or more existing messages; (c) automatic entry of the contents of at least a part of the text and subject fields of the selected first message into the text and subject fields of the merge message, as well as of at least one of the addresses in the sender's address field (“From:”) and the recipients' address fields (“To:”, “Cc:”, “Bcc:”) of the first message into at least one of the recipients' address fields (“To:”, “Cc:”, “Bcc:”) of the merge message; (d) selecting at least a second one of the two or more existing messages; (e) automatic entry of the contents of at least a part of the text and subject fields of the selected second message into the text and subject fields of the merge message, as well as of at least one of the sender's address (“From:”) and the recipients' addresses (“To:”, “Cc:”, “Bcc:”) of the at least one second message into at least one of the recipients' address fields of the merge message; (f) automatic entry of any attachments of the first message and at least one second message into the attachments field of the merge message, and (g) storing in a non-volatile manner, discarding, or sending the merge message thus created.
US10263920B2
Described herein are methods, systems, and software for handling packet buffering between end users and content servers, such as content delivery nodes. In one example, a method of operating a content server includes generating first and second data packets for first and second content requests. Once generated, the method provides storing the first packets in a packet buffer and transferring the first packets to a first user device. Upon transfer, the first packets are deleted from the packet buffer and replaced with the second packets. Theses second packets are then transferred to a second user device and deleted from the packet buffer. Further, once the packets are transferred to the user devices, the method further includes monitoring for an acknowledgment from the user devices to ensure the packets are received.
US10263915B2
A method for processing an event between a controller and a network device is disclosed. A method for processing an event in a network device comprises the steps of: receiving an event notification registration request from a controller; monitoring the occurrence of an event corresponding to the event notification registration request and; when an event occurs, notifying the event occurrence to the controller. Thus, the controller can reduce the load through reducing the number of times of message transmissions for monitoring the event by a switch.
US10263908B1
The processing of search queries for a customer using a set of resource can balance performance with cost, in order to ensure that the processing satisfies customer performance requirements while attempting to minimize the cost to the customer for obtaining that performance. In addition to dynamically updating the allocation of resources used to process the requests, such as to change the number or sizes of allocated resources, the number of indexes to be searched can be updated as well. For example, a search index can be divided into two sub-indexes against which queries can be executed concurrently in order to reduce the latency by about a half. Adjustments to the indexes and resources can be balanced to minimize cost while retaining performance, which can include rejoining sub-indexes or reducing the number of resource as appropriate.
US10263907B2
Managing virtual network ports on a physical server to provide a virtual server access to a group of storage resources through a network. A storage access group representing a group of storage resources is generated. A virtual server is generated on a hypervisor executed on the physical server. Access to the network is activated for the virtual server. A management console is provided for creating and managing the storage access group providing access to the group of storage resources for the virtual server from one or more physical servers. The management console includes a virtual server management facility and a storage access group facility. The virtual server management facility allows for managing virtual server definitions and activating, deactivating, and migrating virtual servers. The storage access group facility allows for managing virtual network port descriptions, administrating network port names, and creating, activating and deactivating virtual network ports.
US10263901B2
The present invention discloses a service packet processing method, apparatus, and system. The method includes a first service atom receiving a second packet sent by a central switching device, where a first service packet is encapsulated in the second packet and the second packet further includes a first service path identifier. The first service atom performs first service processing according to information in the first service packet, to obtain a first processing result. The first service atom queries a first path switching entry according to the first processing result and the first service path identifier. The first service atom sends a third packet to the central switching device, where a source device identifier of the third packet is a device identifier of the first service atom, a second service packet is encapsulated in the third packet, and the third packet includes the second service path identifier.
US10263900B2
Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for dynamically applying PPP-based network functions to traffic flows based on heuristics, policy conditions, and client-specified conditions. A network monitors a network traffic flow to determine whether the network traffic flow meets a first criterion of a first rule. The criterion specifies that when the first criterion is met, a PPP-based network function be used to analyze or process the network traffic flow. When the network traffic flow is determined to meet the first criterion, the network determines a first route through the network to a PPP-based router that provides the PPP-based network function and configures one or more routers along the first route to forward the network traffic flow to the PPP-based router for analysis or processing.
US10263896B1
In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a gateway device that can be operatively coupled to a switch via a set of links. The gateway device can operatively couple a network node during a communication session with the switch, and can store an association between the communication session of the network node and a link such that data sent via the communication session of the network node is sent via the link. In such embodiments, the gateway device can receive, from a virtual port associated with the network node, a login request. The gateway device can send the login request to the switch to initiate a communication session between the virtual port and the switch. The gateway device can also associate the communication session of the virtual port with the link based on the communication session of the network node being associated with the link.
US10263889B2
Data forwarding method, device, and system are provided for software-defined networking. An SDN control device delivers a proactive flow entry according to network topology information, where the proactive flow entry is unrelated to a service, and instead related to the network topology information. The proactive flow entry may be reused during data forwarding. After data is received, the SDN control device delivers reactive flow entries to some switching devices, where the reactive flow entries are related to the service, but are delivered to a subset of switching devices. This reduces flow entries delivered by the SDN control device to some switching devices, so that occupation of resources of the SDN control device and a switching device by flow entries is reduced.
US10263886B2
Methods, systems and computer readable media for mobile endpoint network interface selection using merged policies.
US10263884B2
A coordinated multi-cast content distribution process is used to distribute content, e.g., files, from a source node of a network to target nodes of the network. A minimum spanning tree is identified for the network based on costs of edges connecting the nodes. The minimum spanning tree includes the source node and all target nodes; the minimum spanning tree distinguishes leaf target nodes from non-leaf target nodes. Content parts are moved along the spanning tree in an iterative process in which, for each iteration, the highest-cost leaf nodes are identified and content parts are moved toward the identified leaf nodes. This process reduces avoids network congestion and reduces the total bandwidth consumption required to supply the content to all target nodes.
US10263871B2
Electronic capture of adverse event information includes selective input of adverse event information into a machine in response to prompt provided to the user based on a site visit. Such adverse event information is forwardable to a location over a communication link. The machine produces one or more alerts, if adverse event information has been input, after a prescribed period of time has transpired unless the machine is informed that the same information has already been forwarded to the location. In a preferred embodiment, the customer is a clinician. Optionally, received adverse event information can be parsed to audit whether any of the information, in fact, concerns an adverse event. Systems and software concerning related technological improvements are disclosed.
US10263866B2
A Device Abstraction Proxy (DAP) interface receives a request for operational data relating to Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services provided to a plurality of DSL terminals in a DSL network by two or more providers. The DAP interface receives, in response to the request, the operational data, including operational data for a plurality of DSL lines coupled to the plurality of DSL terminals. The DAP then identifies at least two of the plurality of DSL lines as belonging to a common neighborhood of DSL lines, each of the at least two of the plurality of DSL lines respectively associated with at least two of the plurality of DSL terminals being provided the DSL services by different providers. Embodiments correlate a condition and/or a performance of one of the at least two DSL lines identified as belonging to the common neighborhood with a condition and/or performance of another one of the at least two DSL lines identified as belonging to the common neighborhood.
US10263850B2
A network testing device is provided in order to validate network topology information and test various other attributes of a network. The network testing device may, in response to a command, obtain connection information from a network indicated in the command. The connection information may be compared to network topology information corresponding to the network. The network topology information may indicate which interfaces of a network device should be to be connected to which interfaces of other network devices. The network testing device may then return, in response to the command, a result of the comparison. Furthermore, the network testing device may return result of other network test performed by the network testing device on the network device.
US10263848B2
Method of and a compiler for controlling a network based on a logical network model. The network has physical nodes and virtual nodes. The physical nodes are interconnected by physical links in accordance with a physical network layout. The logical network model has logical nodes indicated with a logical node name which refers to at least one physical or at least one virtual node in the network. The method uses a physical forwarding point-of-attachment relation defining physical paths of the physical network in dependence on a physical forwarding policy, a first mapping relation defining how the virtual nodes and the physical nodes are mapped to one another, and a second mapping relation defining how the logical nodes are mapped to the physical nodes and the virtual nodes. The method also includes transforming paths in the physical network to paths between the physical nodes and the virtual nodes.
US10263847B2
Some embodiments provide method for managing a set of computing resources. The method receives information for a set of resources. The information for each resource indicates a set of policies bound to the resource. The policies as bound to the resources are for application by several policy engines. For each of several of the resources, the method determines whether the policies bound to the resource violate a set of policy validation rules. For a subset of the resources for which a violation exists, the method disables at least one of the policies from being applied to the resource by the several policy engines.
US10263844B1
Techniques for performing an upgrade may include: receiving notification regarding an occurrence of a trigger event in a system, wherein the trigger event is included in a set of one or more defined trigger events, and wherein the set includes one or more defined time periods; and responsive to receiving the notification, performing first processing including: collecting configuration information describing a current configuration of the system, wherein the configuration information includes data storage device information identifying particular data storage devices in the system, a current version of software on the system, and a current version of firmware for a particular type of data storage device in the system; and performing proactive analysis of the configuration information that determines whether to recommend performing an upgrade to the firmware.
US10263840B2
Systems and methods for stretching a subnet that do not require level 2 (L2) communications to be handled are provided. A user may gradually migrate VMs or applications instead of migrating an entire subnet at one time, may fail-over specific VMs without failing-over an entire subnet or renumbering IP addresses, may deploy applications to the cloud without the need to create a VPN, or may enable hybrid network connectivity without modifying routes or (re)configuring edge routers, among other benefits. The domains over which the subnet are stretched include a virtual gateway which is associated with the layer-3 (L3) addresses of the other domains. L3 communications within the domain are routed within that domain, and L3 communications within the subnet in another domain are intercepted by the local gateway, are passed to the remote gateway of the other domain, and are forwarded to the destination while leveraging L3 communications.
US10263834B2
A communication apparatus sets a first antenna direction to be used in a first time slot among a plurality of time slots, and a second antenna direction to be used in a second time slot among the plurality of time slots, transmits first data in the first time slot by using a first communication path using the first antenna direction, retransmits the first data in the second time slot by using a second communication path using the second antenna direction if transmission of the first data has failed, and transmits second data different in type from the first data in the second time slot by using the second communication path using the second antenna direction if transmission of the first data has succeeded.
US10263833B2
The disclosed embodiments provide a system for processing data. During operation, the system obtains a set of components of a time-series performance metric associated with an anomaly in a performance of one or more monitored systems. For each component in the set of components, the system performs a statistical hypothesis test on the component to assess a deviation of the component from a baseline value of the component. When the statistical hypothesis test identifies a statistically significant deviation of the component from the baseline value, the system outputs an alert comprising a root cause of the anomaly that is represented by the statistically significant deviation of the component from the baseline value.
US10263832B1
In some examples, a computing device includes one or more processors and a physical interface device (IFD) connected to one or more of the processors. One or more of the processors are configured to detect a change in physical link status for a physical link in a network interface card, receive a list of active virtual machines associated with the physical link, and transmit a virtual IFD status notification message to the active virtual machines of virtual IFDs impacted by the physical link status change, the virtual IFD status notification message identifying the physical link status change.
US10263831B2
A method, system and computer program product. A first computer device identifies a notifiable management event relating to the first computer device, wherein the first computer device is unable to notify a management device of the notifiable management event via a management network because the first computer device is unable to connect to the management network. The first computer device sends, to a second computer device via a broadcast or multicast communication, an event notification of the notifiable management event. The first computer device receives, from the second computer device via a first unicast communication, an acknowledgement of the event notification, wherein the second computer device is able to connect to the management network. The broadcast or multicast communication and the first unicast communication each use a short-range wireless communications technology.
US10263826B1
In one embodiment, a method can include notifying, from a mainframe, a virtual tape server that the mainframe is available to accept a job over a virtual tape channel. The method can also include, responsive to receiving at least one job data message of the job, sending, from the mainframe, a job receipt confirmation to the virtual tape server.
US10263821B2
In wireless communications for multi-users, an access point may transmit a first trigger frame to one or more stations. The first trigger frame may be for scheduling a first uplink multi-user transmission and may indicate a plurality of resources for indicating existence of data to be sent to the access point. The station(s) may process the first trigger frame received from the access point. In response to the first trigger frame, the station(s) may generate and transmit a respective first uplink frame to the access point. In some cases, the first uplink frame(s) from the station(s) does not have a data field and does have a signal indicating existence of data to be sent from the station(s) to the access point. The signal may be sent using a resource(s) of the plurality of resources. Other methods, apparatus, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
US10263815B1
This disclosure relates generally to continuous time linear equalization. In an example of a continuous time linear equalizer, a variable gain circuit includes transistors having gate nodes respectively as a first and a second input node. A first transimpedance circuit is connected between the first input node and a first output node. A second transimpedance circuit is connected between the second input node and a second output node. A source node of each of the first transistor and the second transistor are commonly connected to one another. In the same or another equalizer, output nodes of a first frequency peaking circuit are connected to input nodes of a second frequency peaking circuit. In such a same or another equalizer, an RC feedback circuit has tap-off nodes and summing nodes respectively connected at the output nodes of the first frequency peaking circuit.
US10263808B2
According to an example, a Virtual Extensible Local Area Network Tunnel End Point (VTEP) sends a Virtual Extensible Local Area Network (VXLAN) information announcement message carrying the identifiers of VXLAN instances to the neighbor VTEPs and receive VXLAN information announcement messages from the neighbor VTEPs. If a neighbor VTEP is configured with the same VXLAN instance as the present VTEP, the present VTEP sets up a tunnel to the neighbor VTEP; and associates the tunnel with the same VXLAN instance.
US10263803B2
System and method for providing network support services and premises gateway support infrastructure
A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices.
US10263798B2
A device may receive network traffic. The device may determine that the network traffic includes a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) message. The device may determine, based on the HTTP message, that the network traffic is associated with a toll-free data service. The toll-free data service may cause a first party to be billed for data usage associated with the network traffic by a second party. The device may perform validation operations, based on validation information included in the HTTP message, to determine whether to provide the network traffic or drop the network traffic. The network traffic may be provided when the validation operations are successful, and may be dropped when the validation operations are unsuccessful. The device may cause the first party or the second party to be billed for the data usage based on the network traffic being associated with the toll-free data service.
US10263786B2
Disclosed below are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for monitoring and using data in an electric power grid. For example, one disclosed embodiment comprises a sensor for measuring an electrical characteristic of a power line, electrical generator, or electrical device; a network interface; a processor; and one or more computer-readable storage media storing computer-executable instructions. In this embodiment, the computer-executable instructions include instructions for implementing an authorization and authentication module for validating a software agent received at the network interface; instructions for implementing one or more agent execution environments for executing agent code that is included with the software agent and that causes data from the sensor to be collected; and instructions for implementing an agent packaging and instantiation module for storing the collected data in a data container of the software agent and for transmitting the software agent, along with the stored data, to a next destination.
US10263766B1
Methods, apparatus, and systems for data communication over a multi-wire, multi-phase interface are disclosed. A method includes recovering a first clock signal from transitions between pairs of symbols representative of successive signaling states of a 3-wire interface, where a pulse in the first clock signal is generated in response to an earliest-occurring transition between the first and second symbols in one of three difference signals representative of differences in state between two wires, determining direction of voltage change of a first transition detected on a first difference signal, providing a value selected based on the direction of voltage change as value of the first difference signal in the second symbol, and providing a value of a second difference signal captured during the first symbol as the value of the second difference signal when the second difference signal does not transition between the first symbol and the second symbol.
US10263765B2
Systems and methods for low-power single-wire communication are provided. In some embodiments, a method of operation of a transmitter to transmit a data word to a receiver using low-power single-wire communication includes receiving the data word to be transmitted to the receiver. The method also includes encoding the data word to be transmitted in a Pulsed Index Communication (PIC) format to produce a PIC data word and transmitting the PIC data word to the receiver. In this way, the transmitter may be able to transmit an increased amount of data while maintaining a simple communication protocol that uses low power and does not require a Clock-Data Recovery circuit.
US10263764B2
A method for optimizing data communications includes receiving a plurality of data and comparing a size of the plurality of data to a preset fixed data packet size. The method also includes transmitting the plurality of data within the preset fixed data packet size in response to the size of the plurality of data corresponding to the preset fixed data packet size. The method additionally include dynamically, autonomously adjusting a clock frequency for formatting data packets to format one or more data packets that accommodate the size of the plurality of data with minimal fill data in response to the size of the plurality of data being different from the preset fixed data packet size. The method further includes formatting the one or more data packets in response to dynamically, autonomously adjusting the clock frequency.
US10263761B2
This disclosure provides a clock recovery circuit for a multi-lane communication system. Local clocks are recovered from the input signals using respective local CDR circuits, and associated CDR error signals are aggregated or otherwise combined. A global recovered clock for shared use by the local CDR circuits is generated at a controllable oscillation frequency as a function of a combination of the error signals from the plurality of receivers. A voltage- or current-controlled delay line can also be used to phase adjust the global recovered clock to mitigate band-limited, lane-correlated, high frequency jitter.
US10263755B2
A method and an apparatus for sending response information and a computer storage medium are disclosed. The method comprises: determining a Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest (HARQ) timing corresponding to a downlink subframe, wherein the downlink subframe is a downlink subframe, for which a feedback of HARQ-ACK response information is needed, and is located in a Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) downlink or uplink frequency spectrum; and sending the HARQ-ACK response information corresponding to the downlink subframe according to the determined HARQ timing.
US10263752B2
An electronic device includes a first communication module, a second communication module, a memory, a processor configured to be electrically connected with the first communication module and the second communication module, and a memory. The processor is configured to verify a first data packet to be transmitted via the first communication module. The processor is also configured to obtain scheduling information of a second data packet received via the second communication module. The processor is also configured to adjust a time when transmission of the first data packet is started, based on the scheduling information.
US10263744B2
Disclosed are a wireless transmitter and a reference signal transmission method that improve channel estimation accuracy. In a terminal (100), which transmits a reference signal using n (n is a non-negative integer 2 or greater) band blocks (which correspond to clusters here), which are disposed with spaces therebetween in a frequency direction, a reference signal controller (106) switches the reference signal formation method of a reference signal generator (107) between a first formation method and a second formation method based on the number (n) of band blocks. In addition, a threshold value setting unit (105) adjusts a switching threshold value based on the frequency spacing between band blocks. Thus, the reference signal formation method can be selected with good accuracy and, as a result, channel estimation accuracy is further improved.
US10263741B2
A method of wireless communications identifies a first virtual cell identity. The method also includes determining one or more virtual cells based on the identified first virtual cell identity. The method further includes processing one channel based on the determination.
US10263740B2
When transmitting signals from a plurality of base stations (broadcasting stations), the base stations include at least a first base station having a first antenna with a first polarization and a second base station having a second antenna with a second polarization that is different from the first polarization. Then, when the first base station transmits a signal from the first antenna having the first polarization, the second base station transmits the same signal as the first antenna of the first base station from a second antenna having the second polarization, at the same time.
US10263738B2
A method for generating a physical layer (PHY) data unit includes generating a first signal field to include multiple copies of first signal field content, wherein the first signal field content spans one sub-band of a plurality of sub-bands of the PHY data unit, and wherein the multiple copies collectively span the plurality of sub-bands of the PHY data unit; generating a second signal field to include multiple copies of second signal field content, wherein the second signal field content spans multiple ones of the plurality of sub-bands of the PHY data unit, and wherein the multiple copies of the second signal field collectively span the plurality of sub-bands of the PHY data unit; generating a preamble of the PHY data unit to include at least the first signal field and the second signal field; generating the PHY data unit to include at least the preamble.
US10263735B2
For a first group of devices having a first group size, a set of block allocations is selected from a codebook. A block allocation for the first group of devices is selected from the selected set of block allocations. A corresponding integer number of different orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) tone blocks is assigned to each device of the first group of devices according to the allocation. An orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) data unit to be transmitted to the first group of devices via the WLAN communication channel is generated using the assigned set of OFDM tone blocks. The OFDMA data unit includes a preamble portion and a data portion, the preamble portion having an index to the codebook that indicates i) the first group size, and ii) the selected block allocation.
US10263732B2
Presented herein are downstream recovery (error correction) techniques for an aggregated/consolidated media stream. In one example, a consolidated media stream that includes source media packets from one or more sources is sent to one or more downstream receiving devices. Based on the source media packets, one or more self-describing recovery packets for downstream error correction of the source media packets are generated. The self-describing recovery packets include a mapping to the source media packets used to generate the self-describing recovery packets, thereby avoiding the addition of error correction information in the consolidated media stream. The one or more self-describing recovery packets are sent to each of the downstream receiving devices as a separate stream.
US10263730B2
Provided a method in a mobile communication system comprising a base station adapted to create a precoding matrix for applying to data to be transmitted to a user terminal by using a channel estimate determined from a Reference Signal (RS) transmitted from the user terminal to the base station, the user terminal being adapted to transmit to the base station a Channel State Information (CSI) report, wherein the method comprises: the base station creating a relationship between the received CSI report and Interference pluses Noise covariance matrix that reflects amount of interference and noise observed at the user terminal's antennas, the base station determining the Interference pluses Noise covariance matrix based on the created relationship, and the base station using the determined Interference pluses Noise covariance matrix to estimate SINR for each data layer conditioned on the precoding matrix.
US10263724B2
In an improved wavelength-division multiplexed system, transmitters modulate carrier signals that are phase or frequency correlated with each other. Receivers retrieve transmission data from the modulated carrier signals by demodulating and equalizing the modulated carrier signals using oscillating signals that are also phase or frequency correlated with each other. Each oscillating signal has a wavelength that matches a wavelength of a corresponding one of the carrier signals. At least one of the receivers generates process information during the demodulating and equalizing. The process information is sent to at least one other receiver, which uses the process information to retrieve at least a portion of the transmission data.
US10263722B2
A method for transmitting data over an optical communication system is performed by sequentially tuning a laser beam among a plurality of optical wavelengths. At least one data signal is modulated onto the plurality of optical wavelengths by sequentially switching the modulation of the data signal among the plurality of optical wavelengths such that at any given time the data signal is only modulated onto a single one of the optical wavelengths. The sequential switching is performed at a rate equal to or greater than a response time of one or more optical amplifiers used for amplifying the optical wavelengths.
US10263717B1
A method for synchronizing a pause process during playback compress: delivering a pause release instruction, and a first period for which a first audio device is paused, simultaneously, the steps being performed by the first audio device. The method also comprises (i) receiving the pause release instruction, and the first period, and (ii) adjusting a playback of the audio data based on a difference between the first period and a second period for which a second audio device is paused, the steps being performed by the second audio device.
US10263707B2
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward techniques and configurations for an apparatus comprising an electro-optical modulation device with a bias control and adjustment. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise an electro-optical modulator having first and second arms, to modulate light passing through the first and second arms in response to an input data signal, and output a corresponding optical data signal. The apparatus may further comprise a control module coupled with the electro-optical modulator, to differentially adjust respective phases of first or second light portions passing through the first and second arms, to achieve a bias point for the optical data signal. The bias point may define a desired power output of the apparatus that corresponds to the optical data signal. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
US10263705B1
A software-defined network multi-layer controller (SDN-MLC) may communicate with multiple layers of a telecommunication network. The SDN-MLC may have an optimization algorithm that helps in capacity planning of the telecommunications based on the management of multiple layers of the telecommunication network.
US10263702B2
Systems and methods for relaying upstream signals received from a plurality of subscribers to a remote head end. Preferably, the systems and methods use a switch that selectively opens when upstream RF signals are not present and closes when upstream RF signals are present, in a manner that reduces noise.
US10263697B2
The present disclosure discloses a method and an apparatus for monitoring chromatic dispersion in an optical communications network. The method includes: performing coherent mixing of a to-be-monitored signal with a first optical signal and a second optical signal to obtain two analog electrical signals, where center frequencies of the first optical signal and the second optical signal are located on two sides of a center frequency of the to-be-monitored signal, and a difference between the center frequencies of these two optical signals equals a Baud rate; converting the two analog electrical signals into two corresponding first time domain power signals; determining a value of a time delay between these two time domain power signals; and obtaining, according to a correspondence between the value of the time delay and the chromatic dispersion, the fiber chromatic dispersion generated in a process of transmitting the to-be-monitored signal.
US10263695B2
The present invention provides systems and methods for improved data communication between communication terminals such as a base station and an unmanned aerial vehicle. In some instances, the systems and methods described herein provide robust transmission uplink data such as control data and wideband transmission of downlink data such as image data or other sensor data, while avoiding interference between the uplink data transmission and the downlink transmission.
US10263694B2
Satellite provisioning of cell service for an in-vehicle telematics control unit (“TCU”) is presented. Thus, a truly carrier independent TCU is facilitated. A TCU may be provided with a cellular modem and two or more SIM cards, each associated with a cellular carrier that has approved the modem and their SIM card. The TCU may also be provided with connectivity to a satellite, such as, for example, via an SDARS antenna and processing module, that can receive and process SDARS audio and data signals. When a user desires to change from one of the cellular carriers to another, provisioning data for the new carrier's SIM, now already in the telematics system, may be (i) sent over the satellite, (ii) received at the satellite antenna, and (iii) passed to a telematics processor. The telematics processor, in turn, may (iv) deliver the provisioning data to the cell modem, which may then (v) program the appropriate SIM with the provisioning data, thus allowing cellular communications on the new carrier's network. The inventive functionality facilitates easily switching carriers as one crosses a border, or when a new vehicle is imported to a given country, and cellular service then or there available on one of the approved carriers is easily chosen by a user and turned on. The TCU may also include a Wi-Fi module, configured to receive provisioning instructions or data over a Wi-Fi network.
US10263690B2
Methods and systems are described for providing satellite beam handover based on predicted network conditions. In embodiments, a satellite communications system retrieves flight plan data for a plurality of aircraft being provided a network access service, identifies, for each aircraft respective candidate satellite beams of the plurality of satellite beams for providing the network access service, each candidate satellite beam having an associated service timeframe for providing the network access service, obtains, for each of the respective candidate satellite beams, a beam utilization score indicative of predicted beam utilization by the plurality of aircraft over the associated service timeframe, selects satellite beams for providing the network access service of each aircraft of the plurality of aircraft based at least in part on the beam utilization scores, and schedules handover of the network access service for the plurality of aircraft to the selected satellite beams.
US10263688B2
A method for vehicle communications is disclosed. The method comprises monitoring, in a vehicle during travel, line of sight (LOS) datalink messages sent to one or more other vehicles from one or more ground stations in a LOS datalink network coverage area, and calculating a rate in which the LOS datalink messages are sent to the other vehicles. The method detects that the vehicle is substantially out of the LOS datalink network coverage area, when the LOS datalink messages rate drops below a threshold value. Messages are transmitted from the vehicle over a different available network when the vehicle is substantially out of the LOS datalink network coverage area.
US10263684B2
A wireless access point is configured to communicate in millimeter wave frequency bands in the downlink direction and in sub-6 GHz frequency bands in the uplink direction. The wireless access point includes a signal processing circuit configured to generate different spatial streams signals and a frequency shift circuit configured to apply different frequency shifts to the different spatial streams signals. The wireless access point includes a mixer driven by a local oscillator, which up-converts the frequency shifted signals to millimeter wave frequency band signals, wherein the millimeter wave frequency band signals are transmitted by a MIMO transmit antenna array. A wireless communication device applies different frequency shifts to the different spatial streams signals after down-converting the signals received at a higher millimeter wave frequency to a lower frequency below 6 GHz. The wireless communication device applies no frequency-shifts to different spatial streams signals transmitted at lower frequency below 6 GHz.
US10263680B2
Methods and apparatuses are provided for reporting channel status by a user equipment (UE) in a communication system. Information on at least one channel status information reference signal is received from an evolved node B. A first channel status based on a first period and a first set of the at least one channel status information reference signal, is reported to the evolved node B. A second channel status based on a second period and a second set of the at least one channel status information reference signal, is reported to the evolved node B. The first channel status includes at least one of a precoding matrix indicator (PMI), a channel quality indicator (CQI), and a ranking indication (RI), and the second channel status includes at least one of a CQI, a PMI and a RI. The RI of the second channel status is same as the RI of the first channel status.
US10263677B2
Aspects of the present invention provide additional MAC functionality to support the PHY features of a wireless communication system framework. The additional MAC functionality aids in enabling feedback from wireless terminals to base stations. In some aspects of the invention the feedback is provided on an allocated feedback channel. In other aspects of the invention the feedback is provided by MAC protocol data units (PDU) in a header, mini-header, or subheader. The feedback may be transmitted from the wireless terminal to the base station autonomously by the wireless terminal or in response to an indication from the base station that feedback is requested. Aspects of the invention also provide for allocating feedback resources to form a dedicated feedback channel. One or more of these enhancements is included in a given implementation. Base stations and wireless terminals are also described upon which methods described herein can be implemented.
US10263676B2
A method for indicating a combination between a codeword and a layer in a MIMO communication, system, a layer mapping method, and a data transmission method using the same are disclosed. A minimum number of codeword-layer mapping combinations from among all available combinations based on the’ numbers of all codewords and all layers are pre-defined in consideration of a ratio of a codeword to a layer, a reception performance of a receiver, and reduction of combinations, so that a data transmission method using the predefined combinations is implemented. If a specific one codeword is mapped to at least two layers, a diversity gain can be acquired.
US10263673B2
Embodiments of the present invention provide a signal transmission method and device. The method includes: determining, by a sending device, a target precoding matrix V, where V=(H)−1·{tilde over (H)}, H indicates a channel matrix between the sending device and a receiving device, {tilde over (H)} indicates an equivalent channel matrix between the sending device and the receiving device, ({tilde over (H)}H·{tilde over (H)}) or ({tilde over (H)}·{tilde over (H)}H) is a diagonal matrix, and {tilde over (H)} is related to a transmission distance D between the sending device and the receiving device and an element spacing of an antenna of the receiving device; and sending, by the sending device, a signal to the receiving device according to the target precoding matrix V. Because {tilde over (H)} meets a characteristic that ({tilde over (H)}H·{tilde over (H)}) or ({tilde over (H)}·{tilde over (H)}H) is a diagonal matrix, a channel corresponding to {tilde over (H)} can support multiple data stream transmission. Therefore, the signal transmission method and device provided in the embodiments of the present invention can support multiple data stream transmission.
US10263661B2
A system is provided that can introduce data redundancy into wireless communications, and in particular ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless communications to increase the communication range when transmitting data that has low transmission rates. Multipath degradation, introduced by the extended communications range, can be mitigated by frequency hopping between the orthogonal frequency-division multiplexed symbols of the ultra-wideband waveform. Frequency hopping can place adjacent symbols in different frequency channels for filtering. Data redundancy can be expanded in the time domain and/or the frequency domain, resulting in extended range.
US10263657B2
An instantaneous value for the specific absorption rate of user terminal is determined, the instantaneous value is compared to a predetermined threshold; and the voice call and data transfer capabilities of the user terminal are controlled on the basis of the comparison and the call connection and data transfer status of the user terminal.
US10263654B2
A radio frequency signal can be received in an intermediate frequency mode suitable for radio wave reception conditions. An oscillator has a variable oscillation frequency. A quadrature demodulator includes a frequency mixer and generates an intermediate frequency signal having an intermediate frequency lower than the frequency of the radio frequency signal. An ADC receives the intermediate frequency signal passed through an analog filter and converts the received intermediate frequency signal to a digital signal. A channel selection signal processing section generates a demodulated signal from the intermediate frequency signal converted to the digital signal. A mode control section switches the operating mode of the quadrature demodulator between a zero intermediate frequency mode and a low intermediate frequency mode in accordance with the radio wave reception conditions.
US10263653B1
A noise reduction device according to an aspect of an embodiment includes a detection unit, a calculation unit, and a reduction unit. The detection unit detects frequency components of a plurality of noise signals that are included in a received signal, based on a frequency spectrum of the received signal. The calculation unit calculates a coefficient, based on the frequency components that are detected by the detection unit. The reduction unit reduces n noise signals that are at least a part of the plurality of noise signals from the received signal, depending on the coefficient that is calculated by the calculation unit (where n is a positive number that is greater than or equal to 2).
US10263648B2
A low cost millimeter wave receiver and method for operating same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving the first signal, converting the first signal of the first bandwidth into an intermediate frequency band, splitting the converted first signal into N of intermediate signals, each having a bandwidth less than the digital processor bandwidth, wherein N is an integer greater than one, downconverting each of the N intermediate signals to the second frequency band, processing the downconverted plurality of signals with the digital processor to generate N processed signals, upconverting each of the N processed signals to the intermediate frequency band, converting the upconverted signals to the third frequency band, and transmitting the converted signals.
US10263631B2
An analog to digital conversion device according to one or more embodiments may include sequential comparison type analog to digital converters, wherein each of the analog to digital converters converts an analog signal to a digital signal by repeating comparative voltage generation processing to generate a comparative voltage and comparison processing to compare the analog signal with the comparative voltage. Each of the analog to digital converters may include a noise notification part that generates a noise notification signal to give notification of noise production and inputs the noise notification signal to a different one of the analog to digital converters. At start of operation, based on the notification noise signal inputted from the different analog to digital converter, each of the analog to digital converters may be synchronized with the different analog to digital converter performing the comparative voltage generation processing and the comparison processing.
US10263604B2
A triangular wave generator includes a wave generator configured to generate a triangular wave according to a clock signal and a control signal. The triangular wave generator further includes a wave controller configured to adjust a value of the control signal in a correction mode. The control signal includes a first bias control signal, a second bias control signal, and a capacitance control signal.
US10263600B2
A branching filter includes a first band-pass filter provided between a common port and a first signal port, and a second band-pass filter provided between the common port and a second signal port. The first band-pass filter includes a first LC resonant circuit and a first resonant circuit section provided in series. The first resonant circuit section includes a first acoustic wave resonator. The second band-pass filter includes a second LC resonant circuit and a second resonant circuit section provided in series. The second resonant circuit section includes a second acoustic wave resonator and an inductor connected in parallel.
US10263599B2
A Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) filter includes a series branch coupled between an input node and an output node. The series branch has multiple BAW resonators that are coupled in series, wherein a first series resonator is coupled between a first node and a second node in the series branch. A first shunt resonator is coupled between the first node and a fixed voltage node, such as ground, and a second shunt resonator is coupled between the second node and the fixed voltage node. Further, a first inductor is coupled between the first node and the fixed voltage node, and a second inductor is coupled between the second node and the fixed voltage node. The first inductor and the second inductor are magnetically coupled to one another to generate a virtual inductance between the first node and the second node and in parallel with the first series resonator.
US10263593B2
A filter circuit in a radio frequency power detection circuit includes input and output lines, wherein: an input terminal of the input and output lines is connected with a first capacitor, the first capacitor is connected with a first filtering sub-circuit; the first filtering sub-circuit is connected with a third capacitor, the third capacitor is connected with a second filtering sub-circuit; the second filtering sub-circuit is connected with an output terminal of the input and output lines. The filter circuit of the present invention is able to effectively improve the detection accuracy of the radio frequency electric source output power, thereby improving the power output accuracy of the radio frequency electric source.
US10263591B1
A device and method for reducing ground currents and electromagnetic interference in pulsed signal devices are described. In one embodiment, the device may include, in addition to regular filtering components and circuits, a separate noise-suppressing choke in the ground wire to reduce current in the ground wire that causes damage to bearings and electrical overstress. Such choke may be of a saturation type that offers high inductance and good noise-blocking properties in normal operating conditions and sufficiently low impedance at fail currents which provides proper tripping of safety circuits.
US10263586B2
A filter arrangement for filtering parasitic induction currents may include an electrically conductive housing part that at least partly surrounds a cavity, an electric ground connection on the housing part for establishing an electric connection to an electric ground, a busbar in the cavity, and at least one electric filter component electrically connected between the busbar and the housing part and mechanically secured to the housing part and to the busbar. A voltage converter may include at least one such filter arrangement.
US10263579B2
A differential amplifier includes a pair of cascode amplifiers. A voltage clamp is coupled to the pair of cascode amplifiers.
US10263567B2
An amplifier circuit includes a first transistor; a first resistor to which a first potential is applied, the first resistor being connected to an emitter of the first transistor; a second resistor to which a second potential is applied, the second resistor being connected to a collector of the first transistor; and a signal control circuit configured to apply, to a base of the first transistor, a voltage that has been level-shifted based on an average value of a voltage at the collector of the first transistor, the signal control circuit being provided between the collector and the base of the first transistor.
US10263564B2
A voltage-controlled oscillator includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a first center-tapped inductor, two first varactors, a second center-tapped inductor and two second varactors. The first and second transistors cooperatively forma cross-connected pair. The first center-tapped inductor and the first varactors cooperatively form a first LC tank. The second center-tapped inductor and the second varactors cooperatively forma second LC tank. The cross-connected pair is connected between the first and second LC tanks. The first and second center-tapped inductors are mutual-inductively coupled to each other. An oscillation signal pair is provided between the first LC tank and the cross-connected pair.
US10263563B2
The present disclosure relates to a modular solar power generation apparatus comprising a base plate, a light guiding unit, a plurality of connection units and a plurality of solar panels wherein: the light guiding unit is installed on the base plate; all connection units are circlewise mounted on the base plate and encircling the light guiding unit; each the solar panel, which is connected to one of the connection units, and the base plate form an angle of inclination by which each the solar panel features upward broadened widths such that any two neighboring solar panels allow their corresponding edges to be adjacent to each other and a gap in between to be narrowed for development of solar panels easily installed and maintained.
US10263556B2
A method and a system for correcting an initial zero position deviation are provided, which is applied to a permanent magnet synchronous motor and a resolver. The method includes: driving a rotor of the permanent magnet synchronous motor to rotate at a constant speed; acquiring counter electromotive forces of a stator of the permanent magnet synchronous motor and a position of a rotor of the resolver; calculating a space vector phase angle θ1 based on the counter electromotive forces; acquiring a rotation angle θ2 measured by the resolver; calculating an installation deviation Δθ corresponding to the space vector phase angle θ1 and the rotation angle θ2; and adjusting a position of the resolver until the installation deviation Δθ meets a precision requirement.
US10263548B2
Disclosed are a method and a system for feedback-controlling including controlling a current supply unit in a controller so that an output applied to a driving unit from the current supply unit is repeatedly turned on/off by predetermined period and duty. The method also includes feedback-controlling of an output value of the controller applied to the current supply unit from the controller so that the output of the current supply unit follows a target value. The feedback-controlling includes an integration control process and stops the integration control process in the period that the current supply unit turns off the output thereof.
US10263544B2
A system and method for controlling a speed of a permanent magnet AC motor (38) based on a delay angle of a triac-controlled AC voltage signal (66) from a triac (34). A simulated load (54) connected to the triac (34) enables a load current and creates the signal (66). A first detector (48) detects a zero-crossing point of the AC voltage signal, and a second detector (50) detects a subsequent turn-on instance of the triac (34). A speed command generator (52) measures an interval between the zero-crossing point and the subsequent turn-on instance, and converts the delay angle to a speed command for controlling the speed of the motor (38). The simulated load (54) may include resistors (70) having a resistance which causes the load current to be below a holding current rating of the triac (34), thereby causing the triac (34) to turn off after the interval has been measured.
US10263543B2
A power tool system includes a battery pack, a charger connectable to the battery pack, and a power tool body connectable to the battery pack. The battery pack includes a battery pack memory that stores identification information in a smallest unit allowing for communication with the charger and the power tool body. Each of the charger and the power tool body includes a device memory that stores at least one piece of identification information of a usable battery pack. Each of the charger and the power tool body or the battery pack includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the at least one piece of identification information stored in the device memory includes the identification information stored in the battery pack memory.
US10263536B2
A control apparatus includes a control logic circuit that is configured to generate control signals for controlling at least two inverters (e.g., 3-phase inverters) that are coupled in parallel. The control logic circuit is configured to sample output currents present in common load terminals of the inverters, and to compare the sampled currents to generated current references. The output currents may be sampled, and/or the current references generated, at a fixed rate. Errors between the sampled currents and current references are evaluated against hysteresis dead bands around the current references. The control signals are generated based on (i) retrieved modulator output values for a selected one of the inverters and (ii) the errors as evaluated against the hysteresis dead bands. The control logic circuit may implement first and second counters for coordinating the current reference generation, sampling the output currents, retrieving the modulator output values, etc.
US10263533B2
An improved gated thyristor that utilizes less silicon area than IGBT, BIPOLARs or MOSFETs sized for the same application is provided. Embodiments of the inventive thyristor have a lower gate charge, and a lower forward drop for a given current density. Embodiments of the thyristor once triggered have a latch structure that does not have the same Cgd or Ceb capacitor that must be charged from the gate, and therefore the gated thyristor is cheaper to produce, and requires a smaller gate driver, and takes up less space than standard solutions. Embodiments of the inventive thyristor provide a faster turn off speed than the typical >600 ns using a modified MCT structure which results in the improved tail current turn off profile (<250 ns). Additionally, series resistance of the device is reduced without comprising voltage blocking ability is achieved. Finally, a positive only gate drive means is taught as is a method to module the saturation current using the gate terminal.
US10263526B2
A system includes a boost circuit, a capacitive circuit, and a converter circuit. The boost circuit receives a DC signal at a first DC voltage and generates an intermediate AC signal at a first AC voltage based on the DC signal. The capacitive circuit receives the intermediate AC signal at the first AC voltage and generates an isolated AC signal at the first AC voltage based on the intermediate AC signal at the first AC voltage. The converter circuit receives the isolated AC signal at the first AC voltage; generates a first isolated DC signal at a second DC voltage based on the isolated AC signal at the first AC voltage; and generates a second isolated DC signal at a third DC voltage based on the first isolated DC signal at the second DC voltage. The third DC voltage may be less than the second DC voltage.
US10263525B2
A power supply device includes: a power supply circuit that converts an AC voltage into a DC voltage; and a control circuit that controls the power supply circuit, wherein the power supply circuit includes: a rectifying and smoothing circuit that rectifies and smoothes the AC voltage; a first voltage converting circuit that converts the voltage and outputs a first DC voltage; a second voltage converting circuit that switches the first DC voltage by a switching circuit to output a second DC voltage; a feedback circuit that detects and feeds back an output voltage of the first voltage converting circuit; and a selection circuit that switches a reference voltage of the feedback circuit, and the control circuit sets the switching circuit to be in a continuous connection state when a normal mode is shifted to a power saving mode and gradually switches the reference voltage.
US10263523B1
A DC-DC converter with a programmable pulse time limit. A charge pulse begins when the output voltage reaches a minimum threshold and terminates in response to a discharge indication, in which charge current flows through an inductive element while the charge pulse is provided. The discharge indication is provided to initiate a discharge pulse when the charge current reaches a peak threshold, which terminates in response to a reset indication. Current is discharged from the inductive element during the discharge pulse. A zero crossing detector provides the reset indication when the discharge current reaches a minimum level. A programmable timing circuit limits a duration of either one or both of the charge pulse and the discharge pulse to prevent hangup or excessive output voltage ripple. The DC-DC converter may include a memory that stores a digital value used to program the programmed time duration of the programmable timing circuit.
US10263517B2
The present invention relates to a voltage boosting circuit capable of modulating duty cycle automatically, which comprises an inductor, a switching module, and a control circuit. The inductor is coupled to an input for receiving an input power. The switching module is coupled among the inductor, a ground, and an output for switching so that the input power can charge the inductor and produce charged energy, or for switching so that the charged energy of the inductor can discharge to the output and produce an output voltage. The control circuit outputs at least a control signal according to the charged energy and the output voltage for controlling the switching module to switch the inductor and provide the input power to the output, to switch the charged energy of the inductor to discharge to the output, or to switch the input power to charge the inductor.
US10263514B1
A single integrated circuit DC-to-DC conversion solution that can be used in conjunction with product designs requiring at least two different DC-to-DC conversion ratios, and in particular both divide-by-2 and divide-by-3 DC-to-DC buck conversion ratios or both multiply-by-2 and multiply-by-3 DC-to-DC boost conversion ratios. Embodiments are reconfigurable between a first Dickson converter configuration that includes at least two non-parallel capacitors (any of which may be off-chip) and associated controlled multi-phase switching to achieve a first conversion ratio, and a second Dickson converter configuration that includes a lesser equivalent number of capacitors than the first circuit configuration (which may be accomplished by parallelizing at least two non-parallel capacitors of the first configuration) and associated controlled multi-phase switching to achieve a second conversion ratio different from the first conversion ratio.
US10263512B2
An apparatus for converting voltage includes terminals coupled to external circuits at corresponding voltages and a switching network having driving circuits and semiconductor switches that interconnect capacitors in successive states to one another and to the terminals. The switches interconnect some capacitors to one another through a series of switches when an activation pattern causes them to be activated. Each driving circuit has power connections, a control input, and a drive output coupled to and controlling at least one switch. A drive output of one of them couples to and drives each switch. Some of the driving circuits are powered via corresponding power connections from at least one of the capacitors such that a voltage across the corresponding power connections is less than a highest of the corresponding voltages. The terminals and the switching network are constituents of a switched capacitor converter.
US10263508B2
Two versions of an isolated single stage converter AC/DC Power Factor Corrected (PFC) converter topology have been invented. One is with a full bridge rectifier at its input and the other is a True Bridgeless version. The two versions of the topology feature new configurations and circuitry including a simplified damper circuit and a clamp capacitor flipping circuit and control methods that allow them to realize improved single stage isolated power factor converters which are suitable for high power operation, features Zero Voltage Switching to maximize conversion efficiency and to minimize Electro-Magnetic Interference generation, does not need an additional circuit to limit the inrush current, achieves reasonably low input current Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), and is easy to control. The second version provides a true bridgeless single stage isolated power factor converter with even higher efficiency and lower input current THD.
US10263504B2
A meter mechanism and method are disclosed for recording relative interval data accumulated when the meter loses real time due to a power failure and synchronizing the relative interval data with real-time intervals in the meter memory. The disclosed meter mechanism and method ensure that all usage is accounted for while the meter is online, the metered usage is closer to the actual interval boundaries in which the usage occurred, accounts for all real time intervals in a day, and is power fail tolerant during both the analysis and synchronization.
US10263499B2
A motor includes: a motor main body; a power board including a switching element and electrically connected to the motor main body; a control board electrically connected to the power board and disposed on an axial counter output side of the motor main body; a control board holder attached to the motor main body to hold the control board; a sensor magnet located on a counter output side of a stator and fixed to a shaft; a rotation sensor attached to the control board to face the sensor magnet; and a power board case directly or indirectly attached to the motor main body to hold the power board. The power board is positioned radially outward of the motor main body. Board surfaces of the power board are inclined with respect to board surfaces of the control board.
US10263497B2
A system and method for cooling an enclosed position feedback device mounted to a motor is disclosed. An active cooling device is mounted between the position feedback device and the housing enclosing the position feedback device. A compliant mount is provided to accommodate vibration in the position feedback device. The compliant mount may be a compliant thermal pad positioned between the feedback device and the active cooling device. Optionally, the compliant mount may be provided between the motor and the position feedback device.
US10263487B2
The present invention relates to an electrical household appliance comprising an electric motor with a stator having a core around which a coil is wrapped to be connected to a motor power socket by an electrical connection terminal. An electric motor is disclosed, the electric motor comprising a stator which contains a core wrapped with a coil therearound, an electrical connection terminal into which a mag mate terminal having at least one slit is inserted to be electrically connected to the coil through insertion of the coil into the slit.
US10263484B2
A stator for a rotary electric machine includes a stator core, three-phase coils, and a neutral point connection conductor. The three-phase coils are wound around the stator core. The neutral point connection conductor is connected to each of the three-phase coils. The neutral point connection conductor includes a linear conductor that is bent. The linear conductor includes two end portions and an overlapping portion in which the conductor is folded back and doubled up. One of the two end portions is connected to one-phase coil of the three-phase coils. The other of the two end portions is connected to another-phase coil of the three-phase coils. The overlapping portion is connected to the remaining-phase coil of the three-phase coils.
US10263482B2
Cracking and flying around of permanent magnets in a permanent magnet embedded-type rotating electric machine is prevented. Thermally hardening FRP is used as a reinforcement sheet, and the reinforcement sheet is wrapped around the periphery of a permanent magnet and caused to adhere to the surface of the permanent magnet by being thermally hardened. Subsequently, the permanent magnet to which the reinforcement sheet is adhering is embedded in magnet embedding holes of the rotor. The surface of the reinforcement sheet after thermal hardening is in a state of not being attached to the inner wall surface of the magnet embedding holes. Consequently, no stress caused by the difference between the linear expansion coefficients of the rotor and permanent magnets acts on the permanent magnets when the temperature of the rotor rises, and cracking of the permanent magnets can thus be prevented.
US10263480B2
Disclosed are various embodiments for a motor/generator comprising: a rotor adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis, the rotor comprising a first partial toroidal magnetic cylinder defining a semi-circular tunnel, wherein the plurality of magnets forming the first partial toroidal magnetic cylinder have substantially all like poles facing inward toward the semi-circular tunnel, the semi-circular tunnel having an entrance and an exit forming an open throat defined by a space between the entrance and the exit, and a stator positioned about the longitudinal axis within a rotational path of the rotor.
US10263477B2
A power transmitting apparatus supporting a plurality of wireless power transmission methods, acquires information about at least one wireless power transmission method supported by a power receiving apparatus from the power receiving apparatus, decides, based on the acquired information, a wireless power transmission method to be used for power transmission to the power receiving apparatus, and transmits power to the power receiving apparatus by the decided wireless power transmission method.
US10263476B2
Transmitter board allowing for modular antenna configurations in wireless power transmission systems
A transmitter including a transmitter board comprising multiple electrical ports, each port configured to: receive any of a plurality of antenna boards, and provide electrical signals to a received antenna board. Each respective antenna board comprises antenna elements configured to transmit radio frequency (RF) power waves using the provided signal. The transmitter board further includes a processor configured to: determine whether antenna boards are connected to respective ports of the multiple electrical ports, and after determining that a respective antenna board has been received at a respective port: (i) instruct the transmitter board to provide, via the respective electrical port, electrical signals to the antenna board, and (ii) control transmission of RF waves by antenna elements of the respective antenna board to cause each of the RF waves to constructively interfere with at least one other RF wave at a receiver device located within a transmission field of the transmitter.
US10263471B2
In one embodiment, a multiple interleaved coil structure for wireless power transfer includes a plurality of incomplete coils, each of the plurality of incomplete coils configured such that an alternating current flowing in the incomplete coil produces a magnetic field, and at least one interconnect between the plurality of incomplete coils, the at least one interconnect including a plurality of conductors arranged in such a way that the alternating current flowing in the plurality of conductors does not produce a magnetic field. Each of the plurality of incomplete coils includes a plurality of non-contiguous segments arranged in such a way that the incomplete coil will emit magnetic flux in response to an applied alternating current. The multiple interleaved coil structure can be implemented in a wireless power transmitter or a wireless power receiver.
US10263470B2
A wireless power transfer system includes a power transmitter (101) arranged to provide a power transfer to a power receiver (105) via a wireless inductive power transfer signal where the power transfer signal is provided in a power time interval of a repeating power transfer signal time frame. The time frame furthermore comprises a reduced power time interval. An apparatus (typically being the power receiver (105) or the power transmitter (101)) comprises a short range communication unit (305, 405) arranged to communicate data messages with a second entity (which is the complementary unit, i.e. either the power transmitter (101)) or the power receiver (105)) using short range communication. The short range communication has a range not exceeding 20 cm. The apparatus further comprises a synchronization unit (309, 409) arranged to synchronize the short range communication to the power transfer signal time frame such that short range communication is restricted to the reduced power time intervals. The communication may specifically be NFC communication.
US10263462B2
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for controlling an electrical system using simulation-based setpoints. Some embodiments include control methods that enable recalculation of the optimal setpoints during demand windows. Some embodiments include a multi-mode controller to control an electrical system in a charge mode and a demand mode. Some embodiments include techniques for load and generation learning and prediction. Some embodiments include consideration of external data, such as weather.
US10263461B2
A power system for a vehicle parking structure is disclosed. The power system comprises: a DC voltage bus arranged throughout the vehicle parking structure and configured to distribute DC power throughout the vehicle parking structure; at least one DC power source operably connected to the DC voltage bus and configured to provide DC power to the DC voltage bus; a plurality of DC loads arranged throughout the vehicle parking structure and operably connected to the DC voltage bus, the plurality of DC loads being configured to operate using DC power from the DC voltage bus; and a control system operably connected to the DC voltage bus and configured to communicate with at least one DC load in the plurality of DC loads using data signals transmitted via the DC voltage bus.
US10263460B2
An uninterruptible power supply adapted to be connected between an AC line and a load a battery system for storing battery power, an inverter, a transformer, and a controller. The inverter is operatively connected to the battery system. The transformer comprises a primary winding adapted to be operatively connected to the AC line, a load winding adapted to be operatively connected to the load, and an inverter winding operatively connected to the inverter. The controller controls the inverter to operate in a first mode in which the inverter supplies power to the battery system, a second mode in which the inverter supplies power to the load winding using battery power stored in the battery system, and, based on a cost value indicative of reduction of life of the battery system, a third mode in which the inverter supplies power to the primary winding using battery power stored in the battery system.
US10263459B2
A power supply system includes a plurality of uninterruptible power supplies provided for a load in parallel. The uninterruptible power supplies each include a power supply unit configured to supply the load with power and being larger in capacitance than the load, and a switch provided between the power supply unit and the load. The power supply system further includes a control unit selecting a first uninterruptible power supply of the plurality of uninterruptible power supplies, and setting the switch of the first uninterruptible power supply to the on state.
US10263457B2
An uninterruptible power supply device (60) does not have a wire connecting a bidirectional chopper (24) to a neutral point (NP). The bidirectional chopper (24) includes first and second capacitors (C11, C12), first to fourth transistors (Q11-Q14), and a normal mode reactor (50). In a discharging mode, a controller (63) causes the second and third transistors (Q12, Q13) to be complementarily turned on and controls the ON period of each of the second and third transistors (Q12, Q13) so that terminal-to-terminal voltages (V11, V12) of the first and second capacitors (C11, C12) are equal to each other.
US10263456B1
A three-port bidirectional DC-DC converter for grid-interactive renewable energy source system applications. The three-phase topology is suitable for residential power requirements. The control of the backup battery system and the renewable energy source system are naturally decoupled. In addition, the port interface with the renewable energy is current type, which can implement maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and soft switching under wide variations in the renewable energy source terminal voltage.
US10263454B2
A charger and a power delivery control chip and a charging method thereof are provided. Resistance values of equivalent resistances corresponding to a power supply bus are calculated according to a charging current and voltage sensing signals respectively provided by chips of a first connector and a second connector. A charging voltage supplied to the power supply bus is adjusted according to a target charging voltage, a current charging current, and variations of the resistance values of the equivalent resistances corresponding to the power supply bus.
US10263453B2
An apparatus and method are provided for permitting a wireless power receiver to be charged by a wireless power transmitter. The method includes generating a Power Receiving Unit (PRU) control signal including permission information indicating charging permission for the wireless power receiver; and transmitting the PRU control signal to the wireless power receiver.
US10263452B2
The present disclosure provides a wireless charging control method. The wireless charging control method in an apparatus having a wireless power reception module, includes sensing an event in a wireless charging mode, determining whether the sensed event is a predetermined wireless-charging indirect-associated event, when the sensed event is a predetermined wireless-charging indirect-associated event, identifying a wireless charging operation corresponding to the wireless-charging indirect-associated event and controlling wireless charging according to the identified wireless charging operation.
US10263450B2
Techniques for power regulation in a system, method, and apparatus are described herein. An apparatus for voltage regulation in a wireless power receiver may include a power switch to selectively supply a regulated voltage to a battery at a regulated current. The apparatus may also include load modulation logic to generate load modulation signaling by toggling the power switch.
US10263444B2
A two way charging-discharging circuit structure has a main system and a secondary system. When the main system is connected to the secondary system, the sequence for discharging the battery modules may be controlled, and the to-be-discharging battery module will not be charged. The battery modules of the main system and the secondary system may be charged simultaneously if the power of the power adapter is large enough.
US10263438B2
A battery management system for a vehicle is provided. The system is capable of preventing vehicle malfunction by preventing overcharge and over-discharge of a low-voltage battery by providing a controller that is configured to receive power transmitted from a first connection line and power transmitted from a second connection line. The battery management system includes a relay configured to electrically connect and disconnect power that is supplied from a battery to loads. The system also includes a controller configured to receive a first regular power transmitted through a connection line between the battery and the relay and a second regular power transmitted through a connection line between the relay and the loads. The controller is further configured to turn the relay on and off.
US10263434B2
A charge and discharge device (10) includes: a battery unit (110) in which m (m is an integer of 3 or more) battery cells (112) that are connected in series are grouped into plural groups (114) including n (n is an integer equal to or larger than 2 and smaller than m) battery cells (112) that are continuously arranged and a part of the battery cells (112) that belong to a certain group is shared by a different group; a cell balance unit (120) that is provided for each group (114) and uniformizes voltages of the battery cells (112) that belong to the group (114); and a control unit (130) that stops the operation of the cell balance unit (120), when a voltage difference of the battery cells (112) that belong to an arbitrary one of the groups (114) is within a predetermined value, and when a total average voltage in all the battery cells (112) and a partial average voltage which is an average voltage of the battery cells (112) that belong to the arbitrary group (114) satisfy a specific condition, the cell balance unit (120) corresponding to the arbitrary group (114).
US10263432B1
A method for wireless power transmission is provided. The method comprising emitting, by a first antenna element of a transmitter, a first signal comprising a plurality of wireless power waves establishing a pocket of energy. The method further comprising emitting, by a second antenna element of the transmitter, a second signal different from the first signal. The second signal provides Wi-Fi access.
US10263427B2
An autonomous energy supply network has energy producers and energy consumers that are driven by a local control device. The following steps reduce the parameterization outlay required for the operation of the autonomous energy supply network: provision of model data of the autonomous energy supply network in a data memory of a computing device superordinate to the local control device, the model data specifying the respective energy producers and their operating parameters; determination of an operating plan for the autonomous energy supply network with the computing device by using the model data, the operating plan specifying the operating state of the autonomous energy supply network during a particular time interval; transmission of the operating plan to the local control device; and driving of the energy producers and/or the energy consumers according to the specifications of the operating plan by the local control device.
US10263425B2
A power transmission network including a single-phase or multi-phase AC electrical system, a converter including an AC terminal, a point of common coupling, a phase reactance connecting the common coupling to each AC terminal, and a transmission medium to interconnect the common coupling and the electrical system. The network includes a controller to: process the voltage and current at the common coupling to compute a state vector; derive a converter demand by combining the state vector with control parameters, including the capacitance of the power transmission medium presented at the common coupling and the impedance of the phase reactance; and operate the converter according to demand controlling the voltage at each terminal and/or the common coupling to inhibit any perturbation in the converter voltage from a target converter voltage or range resulting from the interaction between the capacitance of the power transmission medium and the impedance of the phase reactance.
US10263412B2
In accordance with an embodiment, a method of operating a control circuit includes generating a threshold value based on a drive signal of an external power transistor, and determining an overpower state of the external power transistor based on a voltage at a drain or a collector of the external power transistor and the threshold value.
US10263407B1
A laminated bus bar of an inverter module to power an electric vehicle is provided. The laminated bus bar can include a first insulating layer and a current layer disposed over the first insulting layer. The current layer can include an output terminal. The laminated bus bar can include a second insulating layer disposed over the current layer. The laminated bus bar can include a third insulating layer disposed over the second insulating layer. The laminated bus bar can include a first polarity (e.g., negative) layer disposed over the third insulating layer. The first polarity layer can include a first polarity (e.g., negative) input terminal. The laminated bus bar can include a fourth insulating layer disposed over the first polarity layer. The laminated bus bar can include a second polarity (e.g., positive) layer disposed over the fourth insulating layer and that includes a second polarity (e.g., positive) input terminal.
US10263406B2
An enclosure for breaking out a trunk cable includes: a base having a generally flat surface adapted for mounting to a mounting surface; a shell having a front and two side walls extending from opposite sides of the front and two opposed end walls, the side walls of the shell mounted to the base to form a cavity; a plurality of connectors mounted to each of the side walls; and a trunk cable routed into the cavity through one of the end walls, the trunk cable comprising a plurality of power conductors and/or a plurality of optical fibers. The power conductors and the optical fibers are connected with respective ones of the plurality of connectors.
US10263404B2
Electrical box assemblies, cable clamps and cable clamp assemblies are provided. The cable clamps include a base, cable guides, and clamping members that grip an electrical cable passing through the base. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box, and a cable clamp or a cable clamp assembly. The cable clamp assemblies include dual cable clamps that can fit within pry-outs in an electrical box or that can be releasably secured to an electrical box adjacent pry-outs in an electrical box.
US10263402B2
Methods and applicators for applying tubular conductor cover to a cable. The applicator may retain a user's hand. The applicators may stop a user's hand from moving relative to the applicator in a direction opposed to a path of conductor cover passage through the applicator. An applicator for applying a tubular conductor cover to a cable, the conductor cover being split longitudinally to define a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, the applicator comprising: a separator shaped to contact, in operation of the applicator, an interior surface of the conductor cover to spread open the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge along a portion of the conductor cover to allow the portion of the conductor cover to be applied to a cable; and a hand retainer connected to or forming part of the separator. A method of applying tubular conductor cover to a cable, the conductor cover being split longitudinally to define a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, the method comprising: positioning a hand in a hand retainer connected to or forming part of a separator; spreading open the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge of a portion of the conductor cover with a separator, the separator contacting an interior surface of the conductor cover; and applying a length of conductor cover to the cable through the separator.
