Abstract:
A correlation module includes a plurality of first functional modules, a plurality of second functional modules, a plurality of function adjust modules, a summation module, a correlation value register, and a correlation evaluation module. The plurality of first functional modules is operably coupled to perform a first function upon a first corresponding pipelined data element to produce a first corresponding value. The plurality of second functional modules is operably coupled to perform a second function upon a second corresponding pipelined data element to produce a second corresponding value. The plurality of function adjust modules is operably coupled to selected ones of the plurality of first functional modules and to selected ones of the plurality of second functional modules. The summation module is operably coupled to sum the plurality of first corresponding values, the plurality of second corresponding values, and a previous correlation value to produce a current correlation value. The correlation evaluation module is operably coupled to compare the current correlation value with a correlation threshold to determine whether current pipelined data correlates with the expected pattern of the training sequence.
Abstract:
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for providing content to a user utilizing a mood of the user. In use, data associated with a mood of a user is identified. Additionally, the mood of the user is determined, based on the data. Further, content is provided to the user, utilizing the mood of the user.
Abstract:
A gutter cleaning robot can traverse rain gutters to agitate and remove debris. The gutter cleaning robot is equipped with a debris auger at a front end that contacts and ejects the debris, and has a drive system for propelling the gutter cleaning robot along the rain gutter. The debris auger can include a spiral screw or various other forms of auger, and may be interchangeable by the user so as to enhance the effectiveness of the gutter cleaning robot in various environments or modes of operation.
Abstract:
A system and method are disclosed for displaying video on a computing device for navigation and other purposes. A map database developer collects video data. The video data is collected by traveling along roads in a geographic area and storing the video data along with data indicating the positions at which the video data had been captured. This captured video data is then used in navigation systems and other devices that provide navigation, routing, video games, or other features. An application forms a video that shows a turn at an intersection from a first road onto a second road. The application adds video that depicts travel away from the intersection along the second road to video that depicts travel into the intersection along the first road to form a composite video that shows a turn at the intersection from the first road onto the second road. The composite video is then presented to a user on a display.
Abstract:
A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.
Abstract:
A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.
Abstract:
A stencil printer for printing viscous material on a substrate includes a frame, a stencil coupled to the frame, and a print head, coupled for the frame, to deposit and print viscous material over the stencil. The stencil printer further includes a substrate support to support a substrate in a print position and a substrate clamping assembly to clamp the substrate in the print position. In a certain embodiment, the substrate clamping assembly includes a pair of rail members coupled to the frame. The rail members are adapted to engage opposite edges of the substrate. The substrate clamping assembly further includes a pair of foils, one for each rail member, with each foil being releasably secured to the rail member in a position so that the foil overlies the substrate. The substrate clamping assembly also includes a pair of clamping members, one for each rail member and foil, to releasably secure the foil in place on the rail member.
Abstract:
A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station. Also disclosed are systems and methods for confirming a presence of a robotic device docked with a charger by recognizing a load formed by a circuit in the charger combined with a complementary circuit in the robotic device.
Abstract:
A method for energy management in a robotic device includes providing a base station for mating with the robotic device, determining a quantity of energy stored in an energy storage unit of the robotic device, and performing a predetermined task based at least in part on the quantity of energy stored. Also disclosed are systems for emitting avoidance signals to prevent inadvertent contact between the robot and the base station, and systems for emitting homing signals to allow the robotic device to accurately dock with the base station.
Abstract:
An interface implements a file system for supporting Java record and resource management between an operating system using a first programming language other than Java and a suite of Java applications. The interface provides a method for maintaining any number of files to be open in a manner transparent to the Java applications. Location information of a file is put in storage allocated for usage by Java code when a maximum number of open files is exceeded. A table is used to translate between file names of differing length and to identify directories in a manner to provide a hierarchical file system. An identifier is associated with a shortened Java file name in the table to quickly identify an operating system file with a shortened file name.