公开(公告)号：US08625813B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US12635548

申请日：2009-12-10

Applicant: Earl Corban Vickers

Inventor： Earl Corban Vickers

IPC: H03G3/00

CPC classification number: H03G3/00 ,  H04R3/04 ,  H04R5/04 ,  H04R2430/03

Abstract: Psychoacoustic bass audio signal enhancement can be accomplished using a monotonic, asymmetric polynomial distortion. A non-linear process applies a monotonic, asymmetric polynomial distortion function that has continuous first and second derivatives to generate even and odd harmonics of missing fundamental frequencies. This polynomial distortion produces the desired psychoacoustic effect with a fairly rapid roll-off so as to avoid unpleasant aliasing. Moreover, the lack of first-order discontinuities prevents clicks or glitches.

Abstract translation: 使用单调，非对称多项式失真可以实现心理声学低音音频信号增强。 非线性过程应用具有连续第一和第二导数的单调，非对称多项式失真函数，以产生缺失基频的均匀和奇次谐波。 这种多项式失真产生所需的心理声学效应，相当快速的滚降，以避免令人不快的混叠。 此外，缺乏一级不连续性可以防止点击或毛刺。

公开(公告)号：US08625570B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US12494122

申请日：2009-06-29

Applicant: Liwen Chu ,  George A. Vlantis

Inventor： Liwen Chu ,  George A. Vlantis

IPC: H04J3/24

CPC classification number: H04W72/0446 ,  H04L12/43 ,  H04W72/005 ,  H04W74/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for implementing a robust unicast/broadcast/multicast protocol are provided. In one aspect, a method of avoiding collision of intra-basic service set unicast, broadcast or multicast transmissions notifies stations in the basic service set of a reserved transmit opportunity for a unicast, broadcast or multicast transmission. Transmissions from at least one station in the basic service set are deferred until after the reserved unicast, broadcast or multicast transmit opportunity.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于实现鲁棒的单播/广播/多播协议的方法和装置。 在一个方面，避免基本内部服务设置单播，广播或多播传输的冲突的方法通知用于单播，广播或多播传输的预留发送机会的基本服务集中的站。 基本服务集中的至少一个站的传输延迟到保留的单播，广播或多播发送机会之后。

公开(公告)号：US08610781B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US13666024

申请日：2012-11-01

Applicant: STMicroelectronics, Inc.

Inventor： Dong Wei ,  Zhao Huang ,  Greg Neal ,  Caba Moldvai

IPC: H04N17/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/36 ,  G09G2320/0233 ,  G09G2320/0285 ,  G09G2380/08 ,  H04N17/04

Abstract: A system for adjusting the light uniformity of a monitor. The system comprises a camera for capturing a test pattern image on a display of the monitor and a controller configured to select the test pattern image and to cause the monitor to display the selected test pattern image. The controller receives the captured image from the camera and compares pixel values from the captured image to known pixel values associated with the selected test pattern image. The selected test pattern image has an ideal uniform light distribution and the captured image has a non-uniform light distribution. In response to the comparison, the controller calculates a compensation light distribution that may be combined with the non-uniform light distribution to generate a resulting image on the display of the monitor having a resulting light distribution that approximates the ideal uniform light distribution.

Abstract translation: 用于调节显示器的光均匀性的系统。 该系统包括用于在监视器的显示器上捕获测试图案图像的摄像机和被配置为选择测试图案图像并使监视器显示所选择的测试图案图像的控制器。 控制器从相机接收捕获的图像，并将来自捕获图像的像素值与所选择的测试图案图像相关联的已知像素值进行比较。 所选择的测试图案图像具有理想的均匀光分布，并且所捕获的图像具有不均匀的光分布。 响应于比较，控制器计算可以与非均匀光分布组合的补偿光分布，以在具有近似于理想均匀光分布的结果光分布的监视器的显示器上生成结果图像。

公开(公告)号：US20130266136A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：US13448260

申请日：2012-04-16

Applicant: LIWEN CHU ,  GEORGE A. VLANTIS

Inventor： LIWEN CHU ,  GEORGE A. VLANTIS

IPC: H04W36/06 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04K1/003 ,  H04W36/0033 ,  H04W76/22 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to switching of stations STA, access points APs and PCPs that are communicating through a wireless link from one frequency band to another. One embodiment is directed to switching of stations STA that are communicating through a tunneled direct link setup (TDLS) link from one frequency band to another. A multiband element may be added to a TDLS discovery request and TDLS discovery response frames to allow each of the stations communications through a TDLS to determine if the other station has multiband capability. In one embodiment, a pairwise transient key (PTK) is created for both a current band in which the stations STA are communicating and a new band over which the stations may communicate in the future. In this way there is no need to calculate a new pairwise transient key PTK for the new frequency band.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及通过无线链路从一个频带到另一个频带进行通信的站STA，接入点AP和PCP的切换。 一个实施例涉及通过隧道直接链路建立（TDLS）链路从一个频带到另一个频带进行通信的站STA的切换。 可以将多频段元素添加到TDLS发现请求和TDLS发现响应帧，以允许每个站通过TDLS进行通信以确定另一站是否具有多频带能力。 在一个实施例中，为站STA正在通信的当前频带和将来可以在其上通信的新频带两者创建成对瞬态密钥（PTK）。 以这种方式，不需要为新的频带计算新的成对瞬态键PTK。

公开(公告)号：US08553652B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12721374

申请日：2010-03-10

Applicant: Wendong Hu

Inventor： Wendong Hu

IPC: H04B7/216

CPC classification number: H04W72/0426 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W72/0406 ,  H04W74/0808

Abstract: The invention discloses frame-based, on-demand spectrum contention methods and systems to share spectrum resources in cognitive radio networks in general and in Wireless Regional Area Networks (WRANs) having overlapping service areas in particular. As demand for increased spectrum usage arises, frames within synchronized superframes are allocated, on a frame-by-frame basis, based on independently chosen, equiprobable random numbers generated for each base station contending for transmission/reception use of the frames.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种基于帧的按需频谱争用方法和系统，用于共享认知无线电网络中的频谱资源，特别是在具有重叠服务区域的无线区域网络（WRAN）中。 随着对增加的频谱使用的需求出现，基于竞争用于帧的发送/接收使用的每个基站所生成的独立选择的等能随机数，逐帧地分配同步超帧内的帧。

公开(公告)号：US20130262944A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13903847

申请日：2013-05-28

Applicant: STMicroelectronics, Inc.

Inventor： Razak Hossain

IPC: G01R31/3177

CPC classification number: G01R31/3177 ,  G01R31/318575 ,  G01R31/318577

Abstract: A leakage power control vector is loaded into existing test scan chain elements for application to circuit elements of a circuit in which the leakage currents are to be controlled. The vector is designed to configure the circuit elements into states in which leakage currents are reduced. A multiplexer selects the power control vector for loading into the scan chain elements, and a clock generator clocks the configuration vector into the scan chain elements. A sleep mode detector may be provided to configure the multiplexer to select the power control vector and to operate the clock generator to clock the power control vector into the scan chain elements when a sleep mode of the circuit is detected.

Abstract translation: 泄漏功率控制矢量被加载到现有的测试扫描链元件中，用于应用于要控制泄漏电流的电路的电路元件。 该矢量被设计为将电路元件配置为泄漏电流减小的状态。 多路复用器选择用于加载到扫描链元件中的功率控制矢量，并且时钟发生器将配置向量计时到扫描链元件中。 可以提供睡眠模式检测器来配置多路复用器以选择功率控制矢量，并且当检测到电路的睡眠模式时，操作时钟发生器以将功率控制矢量时钟化为扫描链元件。

公开(公告)号：US20130241070A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13875443

申请日：2013-05-02

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ,  GLOBALFOUNDARIES INC. ,  STMICROELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Brett H. Engel ,  Lindsey Hall ,  David F. Hilscher ,  Randolph F. Knarr ,  Steven R. Soss ,  Jin Z. Wallner

IPC: H01L23/528

CPC classification number: H01L23/528 ,  H01L21/76816 ,  H01L21/76895 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L23/5226 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A semiconductor device with overlapping contacts is provided. In one aspect, the semiconductor device includes a dielectric layer; a first contact located in the dielectric layer; and a second contact located in the dielectric layer adjacent to the first contact, wherein a portion of the second contact overlaps a top surface of the first contact.

Abstract translation: 提供具有重叠触点的半导体器件。 在一个方面，半导体器件包括电介质层; 位于介电层中的第一触点; 以及位于所述电介质层中与所述第一触点相邻的第二触点，其中所述第二触点的一部分与所述第一触点的顶表面重叠。

公开(公告)号：US20130218316A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13401295

申请日：2012-02-21

Applicant: John H. ZHANG ,  Cindy GOLDBERG

Inventor： John H. ZHANG ,  Cindy GOLDBERG

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  H01L21/306

CPC classification number: B24B37/013 ,  B24B49/12 ,  H01L22/12 ,  H01L22/26

Abstract: A semiconductor processing apparatus includes a semiconductor processing station for a semiconductor wafer, and an endpoint detector associated with the semiconductor processing station. The endpoint detector includes a non-contact probe configured to probe the semiconductor wafer, an optical transmitter configured to transmit an optical signal to the non-contact probe, and an optical receiver configured to receive a reflected optical signal from the non-contact probe. The controller controls the semiconductor processing station based on the reflected optical signal.

Abstract translation: 半导体处理装置包括半导体晶片的半导体处理站和与半导体处理站相关联的端点检测器。 端点检测器包括配置成探测半导体晶片的非接触探针，被配置为将光信号传输到非接触探针的光发射器，以及被配置为从非接触探针接收反射光信号的光接收器。 控制器基于反射光信号控制半导体处理站。

公开(公告)号：US20130214756A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13857361

申请日：2013-04-05

Applicant: STMicroelectronics, Inc.

Inventor： Jianwen Shao ,  Thomas L. Hopkins

IPC: G05F5/00

CPC classification number: G05F5/00 ,  H02M1/4225 ,  Y02B70/126

Abstract: A boost circuit is used for power factor correction (PFC). In a low power application, transition mode control is utilized. However, switching frequency varies with different input voltages, and over a wide input voltage range, the switching frequency can become too high to be practical. To address this issue, a boost circuit is provided whose effective inductance changes as a function of input voltage. By changing the inductance, control is exercised over switching frequency.

Abstract translation: 升压电路用于功率因数校正（PFC）。 在低功率应用中，利用了过渡模式控制。 然而，开关频率随着不同的输入电压而变化，并且在宽的输入电压范围内，开关频率可能变得太高而不实际。 为了解决这个问题，提供升压电路，其有效电感作为输入电压的函数而变化。 通过改变电感，对开关频率进行控制。

公开(公告)号：US08510851B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US13109154

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Darryn D. McDade, Sr.

Inventor： Darryn D. McDade, Sr.

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/62 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4782 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recovering a content signal from media stream protected by a digital rights management (DRM) system. A content access device includes a network interface configured to receive the protected media stream from a remote content provider via a network and a plurality of distinct DRM components corresponding to DRM systems supported by the content access device. A content extraction unit is operable to select a DRM component of the plurality of DRM components and execute the selected DRM component to recover a content signal from the protected media stream. When a search engine is used to discover available content, a list of references to available content is presented to the user, the presentation being dependent upon whether or not the content is protected by a DRM system supported by the content access device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从由数字版权管理（DRM）系统保护的媒体流中恢复内容信号的方法和装置。 内容访问设备包括被配置为经由网络从远程内容提供商接收受保护媒体流的网络接口和对应于内容访问设备支持的DRM系统的多个不同DRM组件。 内容提取单元可操作以选择多个DRM组件的DRM组件并执行所选择的DRM组件以从受保护的媒体流中恢复内容信号。 当使用搜索引擎来发现可用内容时，向用户呈现对可用内容的引用的列表，所述呈现取决于内容是否受到由内容访问设备支持的DRM系统的保护。