Method for automated closed-loop neurostimulation for improving sleep quality

    公开(公告)号:US10918862B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-16

    申请号:US16100184

    申请日:2018-08-09

    Abstract: Described is a system for adaptable neurostimulation intervention. The system monitors a set of neurophysiological signals in real-time and updates a physiological and behavioral model. The set of neurophysiological signals are classified in real-time based on the physiological and behavioral model. A neurostimulation intervention schedule is generated based on the classified set of neurophysiological signals. The system activates electrodes via a neurostimulation intervention system to cause a timed neurostimulation intervention to be administered based on the neurostimulation intervention schedule. The neurostimulation intervention schedule and timed neurostimulation intervention are refined based on new sets of neurophysiological signals.

    System for co-adaptation of robot control to human biomechanics

    公开(公告)号:US10899017B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-26

    申请号:US16033138

    申请日:2018-07-11

    Abstract: Described is a system for co-adaptation of robot control to human biomechanics. During operation, the system receives joint angle and joint velocity of a human and co-robot and generates estimated internal states of the human. A task space motion plan is then generated for the co-robot based on a specified cooperative task and estimated internal states and joint angle and joint velocity of the human. Joint torque commands are then generated based on the task space motion plan and joint angle and joint velocity of the human and co-robot. Motion of the co-robot is then controlled, such as causing the co-robot to actuate one or more actuators to move based on the joint torque commands.

    High-durability anti-fouling and anti-icing coatings

    公开(公告)号:US10889724B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-12

    申请号:US16035759

    申请日:2018-07-16

    Abstract: The invention provides a highly durable surface coating intended to inhibit the formation of ice at sub-0° C. temperatures as well as reduce the accumulation of dirt and insect debris to a vehicle surface upon impact. A continuous, durable matrix surrounds both low-surface-energy (low-adhesion) material inclusions as well as hygroscopic material inclusions. Some variations provide a low-friction, low-adhesion material comprising: a durable continuous matrix; a plurality of first inclusions, dispersed within the matrix, each comprising a low-surface-energy polymer; and a plurality of second inclusions, dispersed within the matrix, each comprising a hygroscopic material. The matrix and the first and second inclusions form a lubricating surface layer in the presence of humidity. Other variations employ a durable continuous matrix and a plurality of inclusions, dispersed within the matrix, each comprising a low-surface-energy polymer surrounding a hygroscopic material. Coating precursors and methods of forming final coatings are also described.

    Anonymous allocation and majority voting in a compromised environment

    公开(公告)号:US10887092B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-05

    申请号:US16433928

    申请日:2019-06-06

    Abstract: Described is a system for anonymous job allocation and majority voting in a cloud computing environment. The system broadcasts a job to physical nodes, each of the physical nodes having a control operations plane (COP) node and one or more service nodes associated with the COP node. A set of redundant job assignments is distributed to individual COP nodes pursuant to a private job assignment schedule, such that each individual COP node is only aware of its own assignment and corresponding job. The service nodes execute the job assigned to the COP nodes such that the service nodes each complete a task associated with the job and forward an individual result to their associated COP node. A privacy-preserving result checking protocol is performed amongst the COP nodes such that secret shares of a majority result are obtained and the majority result is provided to a client.

    HYDRIDE-COATED MICROPARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20200377983A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-03

    申请号:US16994595

    申请日:2020-08-16

    Abstract: A metal microparticle coated with metal hydride nanoparticles is disclosed. Some variations provide a material comprising a plurality of microparticles (1 micron to 1 millimeter) containing a metal or metal alloy and coated with a plurality of nanoparticles (less than 1 micron) containing a metal hydride or metal alloy hydride. The invention eliminates non-uniform distribution of sintering aids by attaching them directly to the surface of the microparticles. No method is previously known to exist which can assemble nanoparticle metal hydrides onto the surface of a metal microparticle. Some variations provide a solid article comprising a material with a metal or metal alloy microparticles coated with metal hydride or metal alloy hydride nanoparticles, wherein the nanoparticles form continuous or periodic inclusions at or near grain boundaries within the microparticles.

    SIMULTANEOUS DUAL-BAND IMAGE SENSORS
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200328247A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-15

    申请号:US16776907

    申请日:2020-01-30

    Abstract: A simultaneous dual-band image sensor having a plurality of pixels includes a substrate, a common ground on the substrate, wherein each pixel includes a Band 1 absorber layer on the common ground layer, a barrier layer on the Band 1 absorber layer, a Band 2 absorber layer on the barrier layer, a ring opening in the pixel formed by a removed portion of the Band 2 absorber layer, a removed portion of the barrier layer and a removed portion of the Band 1 absorber layer, wherein the ring opening does not extend through the Band 1 absorber layer, a first contact on a portion of the Band 2 absorber layer inside the ring, and a second contact on a portion of the Band 2 absorber layer outside the ring. The Band 1 absorber layer and the Band 2 absorber layer are n-type, or the Band 1 absorber layer and the Band 2 absorber layer are p-type.

    Inorganic passive coatings for atomic vapor cells

    公开(公告)号:US10774220B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-15

    申请号:US16173316

    申请日:2018-10-29

    Abstract: Some variations provide an atomic vapor-cell system comprising: a vapor-cell region configured with vapor-cell walls for containing an atomic vapor; and a coating disposed on at least some interior surfaces of the walls, wherein the coating comprises magnesium oxide, a rare earth metal oxide, or a combination thereof. The atomic vapor-cell system may be configured to allow at least one optical path through the vapor-cell region. In some embodiments, the coating comprises or consists essentially of magnesium oxide and/or a rare earth metal oxide. When the coating contains a rare earth metal oxide, it may be a lanthanoid oxide, such as lanthanum oxide. The atomic vapor-cell system preferably further comprises a device to adjust vapor pressure of the atomic vapor within the vapor-cell region. Preferably, the device is a solid-state electrochemical device configured to convey the atomic vapor into or out of the vapor-cell region.

    ROBUST, SCALABLE AND GENERALIZABLE MACHINE LEARNING PARADIGM FOR MULTI-AGENT APPLICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20200285995A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-10

    申请号:US16792869

    申请日:2020-02-17

    Abstract: Described is a learning system for multi-agent applications. In operation, the system initializes a plurality of learning agents. The learning agents include both tactical agents and strategic agents. The strategic agents take an observation from an environment and select one or more of the tactical agents to produce an action that is used to control a platform's actuators or simulated movements in the environment to complete a task. Alternatively, the tactical agents produce the action corresponding to a learned low-level behavior to control the platform's actuators or simulated movements in the environment to complete the task.

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