公开(公告)号：US09462538B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14520828

申请日：2014-10-22

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. ,  STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.

Inventor： Liwen Chu ,  George A. Vlantis ,  Vincenzo Scarpa

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04W48/14 ,  H04W72/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W40/34 ,  H04W48/08 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/22

CPC classification number: H04W48/14 ,  H04W40/34 ,  H04W48/08 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W72/1252 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W84/22 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/22

Abstract: The addition of high throughput capability elements to beacon frames and peer link action frames in wireless mesh networks enable the utilization of desirable features without further modifications to the network. Rules can be established for high throughput mesh point protection in a mesh network, Space-time Block Code (STBC) operations and 20/40 MHz operation selections. However, features such as PSMP (power save multi-poll) and PCO (phased coexistence operations) are barred from implementation to prevent collisions.

公开(公告)号：US09461504B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14036751

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Stefano Ramorini ,  Alessandro Gasparini ,  Alberto Cattani

IPC: H02J15/00 ,  H02M3/158 ,  H02N2/18 ,  H02M7/217 ,  H02M1/00

CPC classification number: H02J15/00 ,  H02M3/1588 ,  H02M7/04 ,  H02M7/217 ,  H02M2001/0009 ,  H02N2/181 ,  Y02B70/1466

Abstract: An energy-scavenging interface includes first and second switches connected in series between an input and reference, and third and fourth switches connected in series between the input and an output. A control circuit closes the first and second switches and opens the third switch for a first time interval to store charge in a storage element. A scaled copy of a peak value of the charging current is obtained. The control circuit then opens the first switch and closes the third and fourth switches to generate an output signal as long as the value in current of the output signal is higher than the value of said scaled copy of the peak value.

Abstract translation: 能量清除界面包括在输入和参考之间串联连接的第一和第二开关以及串联连接在输入和输出之间的第三和第四开关。 控制电路关闭第一和第二开关并打开第一开关第一时间间隔以将电荷存储在存储元件中。 获得充电电流的峰值的缩放副本。 只要输出信号的电流值高于峰值的缩放副本的值，控制电路就打开第一开关并闭合第三和第四开关以产生输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US09461011B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14079457

申请日：2013-11-13

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.

Inventor： Paolo Crema

IPC: B05D5/12 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L21/48

CPC classification number: H01L24/43 ,  H01L21/4821 ,  H01L2224/43 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/15747 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/45099 ,  H01L2224/05599

Abstract: An embodiment of a method and an apparatus for manufacturing lead frames are described. For example, a coating layer is formed on one or more predefined portions of the surface of the substrate of the lead frame by delimiting the predefined portions by means of screen printing. The employment of screen printing may allow obtaining large amounts of lead frames with excellent electronic and structural properties in a quick and cost-effective way.

Abstract translation: 描述用于制造引线框架的方法和装置的实施例。 例如，通过丝网印刷限定预定部分，在引线框架的基板的表面的一个或多个预定部分上形成涂层。 使用丝网印刷可以以快速和成本有效的方式获得具有优异电子和结构特性的大量引线框架。

公开(公告)号：US20160276936A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14661968

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.

Inventor： Giovanni Gritti

IPC: H02M3/335 ,  H02M1/42

CPC classification number: H02M1/4258 ,  H02M2001/0009 ,  Y02B70/126

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a switching power converter having a power transistor controlled by a controller. The controller includes a multiplier that produces a voltage reference signal. A subtraction circuit subtracts a capacitor signal, which is based on the voltage reference signal, from a sensing signal that is representative of the current flowing through the power transistor. A comparator compares the voltage reference signal to the output of the subtraction circuit, and a driving circuit drives the power transistor based on the comparison resulting in a high power factor and low total harmonic distortion for the converter.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有由控制器控制的功率晶体管的开关功率转换器。 控制器包括产生电压参考信号的乘法器。 减法电路从表示流过功率晶体管的电流的感测信号中减去基于电压参考信号的电容信号。 比较器将电压参考信号与减法电路的输出进行比较，驱动电路根据比较驱动功率晶体管，导致转换器的功率因数高，总谐波失真低。

公开(公告)号：US09450434B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14181270

申请日：2014-02-14

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Valeria Bottarel ,  Giulio Ricotti

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H02J7/32 ,  H02M1/36 ,  H02M1/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/32 ,  H02M1/36 ,  H02M2001/0032 ,  Y02B70/16

Abstract: An energy-harvesting system includes a transducer to convert environmental energy into a harvesting electrical signal. A storage element stores electrical energy derived from conversion of the harvested environmental energy. A harvesting interface supplies an electrical charging signal to the storage element. The harvesting interface is selectively connected to the storage element in response to a control signal. The control signal causes the connection when the harvesting electrical signal exceeds a threshold. Conversely, the control signal causes the disconnection when the harvesting electrical signal is less than the threshold.

Abstract translation: 能量收集系统包括将环境能量转换成收获电信号的换能器。 存储元件存储从收获的环境能量的转化得到的电能。 收割界面向存储元件提供充电信号。 响应于控制信号，收获界面选择性地连接到存储元件。 当采集电信号超过阈值时，控制信号导致连接。 相反，当采集电信号小于阈值时，控制信号导致断开。

公开(公告)号：US20160268887A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15163394

申请日：2016-05-24

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.

Inventor： Stefano RAMORINI ,  Alessandro GASPARINI ,  Alberto CATTANI

IPC: H02M3/02 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02J3/38

CPC classification number: H02M3/02 ,  H02J3/385 ,  H02J7/32 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02M3/158 ,  Y02B10/14

Abstract: An electrical-energy harvesting system envisages a transducer for converting energy from an environmental energy source into a transduced signal, an electrical energy harvesting interface for receiving the transduced signal and for supplying a harvesting signal, and an energy storage element coupled to the electrical energy harvesting interface for receiving the harvesting signal. The electrical-energy harvesting system also includes a voltage converter connected to the electrical energy harvesting interface for generating a regulated voltage. The harvesting interface samples an open-circuit voltage value of the transduced signal, generates an optimized voltage value starting from the open-circuit voltage value, and generates an upper threshold voltage and a lower threshold voltage on the basis of the optimized voltage value. The harvesting interface controls the voltage converter in switching mode so that the harvesting signal has a value between the upper and lower threshold voltages in at least one operating condition.

公开(公告)号：US20160259448A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14973444

申请日：2015-12-17

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.

Inventor： Nunziata Ivana GUARNERI

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: A capacitive touch screen of e.g., a mobile communications device such as a smart phone or tablet is operated by producing a capacitance map of capacitance values for the screen, wherein the capacitance values are indicative of locations of the screen exposed to touch by a user, and by identifying locations of the screen exposed to touch by a user by comparing the capacitance values against settings of sensing thresholds. Descriptor processing is applied to the capacitance map to extract a set of descriptors indicative of said screen being in one of a plurality of different operating conditions. A set of rules is applied to these descriptors to identify one of a plurality of different operating conditions, and selecting the setting of sensing thresholds as a function of the operating condition thus identified.

Abstract translation: 例如，诸如智能电话或平板电脑的移动通信设备的电容式触摸屏通过产生用于屏幕的电容值的电容图来操作，其中电容值表示暴露于用户触摸的屏幕的位置， 并且通过将电容值与感测阈值的设置进行比较来识别由用户触摸的屏幕的位置。 将描述符处理应用于电容图以提取表示所述屏幕处于多个不同操作条件之一的描述符集合。 一组规则被应用于这些描述符以识别多个不同操作条件中的一个，并且根据所识别的操作条件选择感测阈值的设置。

公开(公告)号：US09434987B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14543276

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: STMicroelectronics, S.r.l.

Inventor： Sabrina Conoci ,  Maria Eloisa Castagna ,  Massimo Orazio Spata ,  Dario Russo

IPC: B01L7/00 ,  C12Q1/68 ,  G01N21/01 ,  B01L3/00 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/51 ,  G01N21/03

CPC classification number: C12Q1/6851 ,  B01L3/50851 ,  B01L7/52 ,  B01L2200/10 ,  B01L2200/12 ,  B01L2300/0816 ,  B01L2300/0819 ,  B01L2300/0829 ,  B01L2300/0851 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2300/0893 ,  B01L2300/161 ,  B01L2300/163 ,  B01L2300/168 ,  B01L2300/1827 ,  C12Q1/6825 ,  C12Q1/686 ,  G01N21/01 ,  G01N21/0303 ,  G01N21/253 ,  G01N21/51 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G06K9/0014 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T7/0014 ,  G06T2207/10064 ,  G06T2207/20024 ,  G06T2207/20061 ,  G06T2207/30072 ,  Y10T29/49885

Abstract: A cartridge for an optical analysis, including a supporting body, having a first face and a second face opposite to one another; a plurality of wells adapted to receive a biological solution to be analyzed, the wells extending in the supporting body on the first face; at least one biocompatible layer extending inside each well; an anti-reflection layer extending on the first face outside the wells; and a reflection layer extending inside each well. Methods of using same are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于光学分析的盒，包括支撑体，具有彼此相对的第一面和第二面; 适于接收要分析的生物溶液的多个井，所述井在所述第一面上的所述支撑体中延伸; 在每个孔内延伸的至少一个生物相容层; 在所述孔的外部的所述第一面上延伸的防反射层; 以及在每个孔内延伸的反射层。 还提供了使用方法。

公开(公告)号：US09431934B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14247955

申请日：2014-04-08

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. ,  STMICROELECTRONICS S.r.l.

Inventor： Frederic Bonvin ,  Ezio Galbiati

IPC: H02P6/10 ,  G11B19/20 ,  H02P6/08 ,  H02P6/18

CPC classification number: H02P6/10 ,  G11B19/20 ,  H02P6/085 ,  H02P6/18

Abstract: An embodiment of a motor controller includes a motor driver and a signal conditioner. The motor driver is operable to generate a motor-coil drive signal having a first component at a first frequency, and the signal conditioner is coupled to the motor driver and is operable to alter the first component. For example, if the first component of the motor-coil drive signal causes the motor to audibly vibrate (e.g., “whine”), then the signal conditioner may alter the amplitude or phase of the first component to reduce the vibration noise to below a threshold level.

Abstract translation: 马达控制器的实施例包括马达驱动器和信号调节器。 马达驱动器可操作以产生具有第一频率的第一分量的电动机线圈驱动信号，并且信号调节器耦合到马达驱动器并且可操作以改变第一分量。 例如，如果电动机线圈驱动信号的第一分量使得电动机听起来振动（例如，“呜呜”），则信号调节器可以改变第一组件的幅度或相位，以将振动噪声降低到低于 门限等级。

公开(公告)号：US09430731B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14640215

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L.

Inventor： Giuliano Filpi ,  Antonio Sismundo

IPC: G06K19/06 ,  G06K19/077

CPC classification number: G06K19/07739

Abstract: An integrated circuit card includes a substrate and an integrated circuit carried by the substrate. A first sector is delimited by a first weakening line on the substrate, with the first sector being able to be separated from the substrate. A second sector is delimited by a second weakening line inside the first sector, with the second sector being able to be separated from the substrate and having the integrated circuit thereon. A disposable frame-piece is defined between the first and second weakening lines of the first and second sectors, and has a ring form. A breakage lug is arranged with respect to the disposable frame-piece to break the disposable frame-piece so that it is no longer intact, during separation of the second sector from the substrate.

Abstract translation: 集成电路卡包括基板和由基板承载的集成电路。 第一扇区由衬底上的第一弱化线限定，第一扇区能够与衬底分离。 第二扇区由第一扇区内的第二弱化线限定，第二扇区能够与衬底分离并且在其上具有集成电路。 一次性框架件限定在第一和第二扇区的第一和第二弱化线之间，并且具有环形。 相对于一次性框架件布置破损凸耳，以在第二扇区与基板分离期间破坏一次性框架件使得其不再完整。