公开(公告)号：US06173461B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-16

申请号：US09068252

申请日：1998-05-12

Applicant: Michael Alexander

Inventor： Michael Alexander

IPC: A47B702

CPC classification number: A61G7/015 ,  A61G5/006

Abstract: A support unit, for locating a body at different positions relative to another part of the body, comprising a chassis and a working carrier comprising a first section for the trunk, a second section for the thighs, and a third section for the legs. A waist coupling is located between the first section and the second section enabling the first section and second section to rotate relative to one another about a waist axis. A knee coupling is located between the second section and the third section enabling the second section to rotate relative to one another about the knee axis. The waist axis is parallel to the knee axis and separated substantially by the length of the second section. The working carrier at least with the first, second and third sections lie in a substantially common horizontal plane, having in plan overall dimensions substantially greater than the overall dimensions in plan of the chassis. A frame member slidably retaining the first section to support the working carrier at least when the working carrier is substantially horizontal. A variable length column extends between the chassis and the frame member to support the frame member and provide height adjustment. A link serves to limit rotation of the second section towards the first section, at least when the first section is tilted from horizontal. A first variable length longitudinal actuator for enabling the frame member and the working carrier to be rotated relative to the chassis about a horizontal main axis, and a second variable length longitudinal actuator for enabling the first section to be displaced linearly relative to the working carrier. A control mechanism controls operation of the support unit.

Abstract translation: 支撑单元，用于将身体相对于身体的另一部分定位在不同位置，包括底盘和工作载体，其包括用于躯干的第一部分，用于大腿的第二部分和用于腿部的第三部分。 腰部联接器位于第一部分和第二部分之间，使得第一部分和第二部分能够围绕腰部轴线相对于彼此旋转。 膝部联接器位于第二部分和第三部分之间，使得第二部分能够围绕膝盖轴线相对于彼此旋转。 腰部轴线平行于膝盖轴线并基本上分开第二部分的长度。 至少具有第一，第二和第三部分的工作载体位于基本上共同的水平平面中，其平面整体尺寸基本上大于底盘平面中的总体尺寸。 至少当工作载体基本上水平时，框架构件可滑动地保持第一部分以支撑工作载体。 可变长度列在底架和框架构件之间延伸以支撑框架构件并提供高度调节。 至少当第一部分从水平方向倾斜时，连杆用于限制第二部分朝向第一部分的旋转。 第一可变长度纵向致动器，用于使框架构件和工作载体相对于底盘围绕水平主轴线旋转;以及第二可变长度纵向致动器，用于使第一区段相对于工作载体线性地移位。 控制机构控制支撑单元的动作。

公开(公告)号：US4922606A

公开(公告)日：1990-05-08

申请号：US259223

申请日：1988-10-18

Applicant: Michael Alexander ,  Fiona G. Riddoch

Inventor： Michael Alexander ,  Fiona G. Riddoch

IPC: G01R3/00 ,  G01R15/20 ,  H01L43/08

CPC classification number: H01L43/08 ,  G01R15/205 ,  G01R3/00 ,  Y10T29/49133 ,  Y10T29/49142 ,  Y10T29/49179 ,  Y10T29/49199

Abstract: A method of making a current sensor device is disclosed wherein a sensor, having a magnetoresistive element configured into a bridge, an insulating substrate and a conductive member are sub-assembled and then the sub-assembly is heated to bond the components together. The bridge is attached to a first substrate having a first layer of insulation with first vias therein in which are deposited first elements of solder projecting beyond the first layer of insulation. Second elements of (e.g.) solder are deposited in second vias in a second layer of insulation on the second substrate. When the components are sub-assembled, the first elements rest on the second elements to provide a clearance between the first and second layers of insulation. Heat is applied to the sub-assembly in a controlled manner so that the (solder) elements melt sufficiently to cause a degree of self-alignment between the bridge and the conductive member and to cause the bridge to be disposed at a predetermined distance above the conductive member.

公开(公告)号：US09363464B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US12819417

申请日：2010-06-21

Applicant: Michael Alexander

Inventor： Michael Alexander

IPC: H04H60/32 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775

CPC classification number: H04N21/4667 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/775 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4135 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4335 ,  H04N21/44213 ,  H04N21/47214

Abstract: Various embodiments facilitate history-based decision making in television receivers, such as set-top boxes. In one embodiment, a history-based decision facilitator (“HBDF”) is provided. The HBDF facilitates decision making in a television receiver based on device history data received from the television receiver. In one embodiment, the HBDF receives an indication of an operation to be performed by the television receiver, the operation including one or more parameters. In response, the HBDF determines values for the one or more parameters, based on device history data received from the television receiver. The HBDF then provides the determined parameter values to the television receiver. In one example application, the HBDF can determine a tuner of the television receiver to utilize for recording a program, based on the history of the television receiver, such as that the determined tuner is typically idle during the scheduled recording time period.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例有助于电视接收机（例如机顶盒）中基于历史的决策。 在一个实施例中，提供了基于历史的决策促进者（“HBDF”）。 HBDF有助于基于从电视接收机接收的设备历史数据在电视接收机中进行决策。 在一个实施例中，HBDF接收由电视接收机执行的操作的指示，该操作包括一个或多个参数。 作为响应，HBDF基于从电视接收机接收的设备历史数据来确定一个或多个参数的值。 HBDF然后将确定的参数值提供给电视接收机。 在一个示例应用中，HBDF可以基于电视接收机的历史来确定电视接收机的调谐器用于记录节目，诸如所确定的调谐器在预定的录制时间段期间通常是空闲的。

公开(公告)号：US08983274B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13112789

申请日：2011-05-20

Applicant: Michael Alexander

Inventor： Michael Alexander

IPC: H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/458 ,  H04N21/475 ,  H04N21/488 ,  H04N5/445

CPC classification number: H04N21/47214 ,  H04N5/782 ,  H04N21/4334 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4583 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N2005/44547

Abstract: A method for recording multimedia content. The method includes providing instructions to record a plurality of segments of multimedia content, each of the plurality of segments having a recording start time and a recording end time associated therewith. The method further includes providing instructions regarding recording settings for one or more first segments of multimedia content to be recorded. The method also includes comparing modified start time and/or modified end times with the recording start times and/or the recording end times associated with the plurality of segments of multimedia content and determining, based at least in part on the comparison, whether to record the one or more first segments with the modified start time and/or the modified end time.

Abstract translation: 一种用于记录多媒体内容的方法。 所述方法包括提供用于记录多个多媒体内容段的指令，所述多个段中的每一个具有记录开始时间和与其相关联的记录结束时间。 该方法还包括提供关于要记录的多媒体内容的一个或多个第一段的记录设置的指令。 该方法还包括将修改的开始时间和/或修改的结束时间与多媒体内容的多个段相关联的记录开始时间和/或记录结束时间进行比较，并且至少部分地基于比较来确定是否记录 具有修改的开始时间和/或修改的结束时间的一个或多个第一段。

公开(公告)号：US08515697B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US13037939

申请日：2011-03-01

Applicant: Michael Alexander ,  James Brown ,  Bernard Clement ,  Kelly Berger ,  James Riling ,  Joseph Reutzel

Inventor： Michael Alexander ,  James Brown ,  Bernard Clement ,  Kelly Berger ,  James Riling ,  Joseph Reutzel

IPC: G01R31/02

CPC classification number: B61L5/1881 ,  B61L1/20

Abstract: A railroad monitoring apparatus includes first and second diverse vital processing units, first and second current sensors configured to measure the current being provided to one or more signaling elements of an item of wayside signaling equipment, and means for measuring voltage levels being supplied to each of the signaling elements. The first processing unit receives a first current measurement from the first current sensor and the measured voltage levels, and the second vital processing unit receives a second current measurement from the second current sensor and the measured voltage levels. The vital processing units are each programmed to determine based on one or more of the first current measurement, the second current measurement and the measured voltage levels: (i) the state of the item of railroad wayside signaling equipment, (ii) failures within the item of railroad wayside signaling equipment, and (iii) failures within the monitoring apparatus itself.

Abstract translation: 铁路监测装置包括第一和第二多样的重要处理单元，第一和第二电流传感器被配置为测量提供给路旁信号设备的一个或多个信令元件的电流，以及用于测量提供给每个 信号元素。 第一处理单元从第一电流传感器接收第一电流测量值和测量的电压电平，第二生物处理单元从第二电流传感器接收第二电流测量值和测量的电压电平。 重要的处理单元各自被编程为基于第一电流测量，第二电流测量和测量的电压电平中的一个或多个来确定：（i）铁路路边信号设备的项目的状态，（ii） 铁路路边信号设备项目，以及（iii）监控设备本身的故障。

公开(公告)号：US20110314536A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：US12818238

申请日：2010-06-18

Applicant: Mark J. Kuckelman ,  Quang Dao ,  Jeffery Jay Logan ,  Michael Alexander

Inventor： Mark J. Kuckelman ,  Quang Dao ,  Jeffery Jay Logan ,  Michael Alexander

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/02 ,  H04L63/1433

Abstract: Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for testing functionality of a firewall. The testing the functionality of the firewall can include a method. The method can include selecting a plurality of valid message types, generating a percentage of valid and invalid messages from the plurality of valid message types, transmitting the plurality of valid and invalid messages to the firewall, receiving an indication of the firewall's handling of valid and invalid messages based on the transmitted message, and determining the functionality of the firewall from the received indication.

Abstract translation: 描述了基于计算机的方法和设备，包括用于测试防火墙的功能的计算机程序产品。 测试防火墙的功能可以包括一种方法。 该方法可以包括选择多个有效的消息类型，从多个有效消息类型生成有效和无效消息的百分比，将多个有效和无效消息发送到防火墙，接收防火墙对有效和无效消息的处理的指示， 基于所发送的消息的无效消息，以及从接收到的指示确定防火墙的功能。

公开(公告)号：US6029006A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-22

申请号：US772713

申请日：1996-12-23

Applicant: Michael Alexander ,  Belliappa Kuttanna

Inventor： Michael Alexander ,  Belliappa Kuttanna

IPC: G06F1/04 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F9/30 ,  G06F9/38 ,  G06F15/78

CPC classification number: G06F9/3869 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F9/3802 ,  G06F9/3836 ,  G06F9/384

Abstract: A data processor (10) incorporates instruction regulating or "throttling" circuitry (31) for limiting consumed power. A user visible register maintains an INTERVAL field by which instruction fetch from an instruction cache (14) is periodically delayed. This INTERVAL field may be adjusted to suit the power budget of the data processor.

Abstract translation: 数据处理器（10）包含用于限制消耗功率的指令调节或“限流”电路（31）。 用户可见寄存器保持INTERVAL字段，通过该INTERVAL字段周期性地延迟来自指令高速缓存（14）的指令获取。 可以调整该INTERVAL字段以适应数据处理器的功率预算。