Artificial Intelligence Enabled Neuroprosthetic Hand

    公开(公告)号:US20230086004A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-23

    申请号:US17948175

    申请日:2022-09-19

    Abstract: A prosthetic limb in amputation rehabilitation, having a forearm and a hand with four fingers and a thumb, with the wrist and the fingers & thumb thereof being fully independently controlled by nerve signals originating in the amputee's brain and not being controlled by the actions of nearby muscles in the amputee's upper arm or shoulder. Control of the prosthesis is achieved by a fully contained electronic unit in the forearm of the prosthesis that receives neural signals from the brain, converts the analog neural signals to digital signals that are fed into an artificial intelligence engine circuit that utilizes a library of algorithms to learn from the brain what the signals are that will produce a desired hand and finger movement, then convert its computed digital output to analog electrical signals that are fed to the prosthetic hand and finger to produce actual motion as instructed by the brain.

    Microswitching device and method of manufacturing the same
    2.
    发明授权
    Microswitching device and method of manufacturing the same 有权
    微动开关装置及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US08106730B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-31

    申请号:US11699378

    申请日:2007-01-30

    CPC classification number: H01H59/0009

    Abstract: A microswitching device includes a base, a fixed portion joined to the base, a movable portion extending along the base and having a fixed end fixed to the fixed portion, a movable contact electrode film provided on a side of the movable portion opposite the base, a pair of fixed contact electrodes joined to the fixed portion and having a region opposing the movable contact electrode film, a movable driving electrode film provided on a side of the movable portion opposite the base, and a fixed driving electrode having a region opposing the movable driving electrode film. The movable driving electrode film is thinner than the movable contact electrode film. The fixed driving electrode is joined to the fixed portion joined to the base.

    Abstract translation: 一种微动开关装置,包括基座,与基座连接的固定部分,沿着基座延伸并具有固定在固定部分上的固定端的可动部分,设置在与基座相对的可动部分的一侧的可动接点电极膜, 一对固定接触电极,其连接到固定部分并且具有与可动接触电极膜相对的区域;可动驱动电极膜,设置在与基座相对的可动部分的一侧;以及固定驱动电极,具有与可动接触电极膜相对的区域 驱动电极膜。 可动驱动电极膜比可动接触电极膜薄。 固定驱动电极接合到与基座接合的固定部分。

    Micro-switching device
    3.
    发明授权
    Micro-switching device 失效
    微动开关装置

    公开(公告)号:US07755460B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-13

    申请号:US11987884

    申请日:2007-12-05

    CPC classification number: H01H47/325 H01H59/0009

    Abstract: A micro-switching device includes a movable electrode provided on a movable support having an end fixed to a fixing member. The switching device also includes first and second stationary electrodes. The movable electrode includes first and second contact portions. The first stationary electrode includes a third contact portion facing the first contact portion of the movable electrode. The second stationary electrode includes a fourth contact portion facing the second contact portion of the movable electrode. The distance between the first and the third contact portions is smaller than the distance between the second and the fourth contact portions. The switching device further includes a driving mechanism having a driving force generation region provided on the movable support. The center of gravity of the driving force generation region is closer to the second contact portion than to the first contact portion.

    Abstract translation: 微型开关装置包括可动电极,其设置在具有固定到固定构件的端部的可动支架上。 开关装置还包括第一和第二固定电极。 可动电极包括第一和第二接触部分。 第一固定电极包括面对可动电极的第一接触部分的第三接触部分。 第二固定电极包括面对可动电极的第二接触部分的第四接触部分。 第一和第三接触部分之间的距离小于第二和第四接触部分之间的距离。 开关装置还包括具有设置在可动支架上的驱动力产生区域的驱动机构。 驱动力产生区域的重心比第一接触部分更靠近第二接触部分。

    Micro-switching device and method of manufacturing the same
    4.
    发明授权
    Micro-switching device and method of manufacturing the same 失效
    微动开关装置及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US07755459B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-13

    申请号:US12007630

    申请日:2008-01-14

    Abstract: A micro-switching device includes a fixing portion, a movable portion, a first electrode with first and second contacts, a second electrode with a third contact contacting the first contact, and a third electrode with a fourth contact opposing the second contact. In manufacturing the micro-switching device., the first electrode is formed on a substrate, and a sacrifice layer is formed on the substrate to cover the first electrode. Then, a first recess and a shallower second recess are formed in the sacrifice layer at a position corresponding to the first electrode. The second electrode is formed to have a portion opposing the first electrode via the sacrifice layer, and to fill the first recess. The third electrode is formed to have a portion opposing the first electrode via the sacrifice layer; and to fill the second recess. Thereafter the sacrifice layer is removed.

    Abstract translation: 微型开关装置包括固定部分,可移动部分,具有第一和第二触点的第一电极,具有接触第一触点的第三触点的第二电极和与第二触点相对的第四触点的第三电极。 在微型开关元件的制造中,第一电极形成在基板上,牺牲层形成在基板上以覆盖第一电极。 然后,在与第一电极对应的位置处,在牺牲层中形成第一凹部和较浅的第二凹部。 第二电极形成为具有经由牺牲层与第一电极相对的部分,并填充第一凹部。 第三电极通过牺牲层形成为具有与第一电极相对的部分; 并填补第二个休息。 然后除去牺牲层。

    Switch
    5.
    发明申请
    Switch 有权
    开关

    公开(公告)号:US20080173524A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-24

    申请号:US11878210

    申请日:2007-07-23

    CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 H01H1/06 H01P1/127

    Abstract: A switch includes a movable portion, a first electrode and a second electrode. The movable portion is provided on a substrate and moves with respect to the substrate. The first electrode is provided on the movable portion. The second electrode is able to contact with the first electrode and is fixed to the substrate. f×Ro×C≦1.6×10−4 when an operation frequency is represented as “f” (Hz), a transmission impedance is represented as “Ro” (Ω), and a capacitance in “OFF” state between the first electrode and the second electrode is represented as “C” (F).

    Abstract translation: 开关包括可动部分,第一电极和第二电极。 可移动部分设置在基板上并相对于基板移动。 第一电极设置在可动部上。 第二电极能够与第一电极接触并固定到基板。 当操作频率被表示为“f”(Hz)时,fxRoxC <= 1.6×10 -4 - ,传输阻抗被表示为“Ro”(Ω),并且在“OFF” 第一电极和第二电极被表示为“C”(F)。

    Apparatus, system, and method for extending a device driver to facilitate a network connection to a remote event manager
    6.
    发明授权
    Apparatus, system, and method for extending a device driver to facilitate a network connection to a remote event manager 失效
    用于扩展设备驱动程序以促进与远程事件管理器的网络连接的装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07926069B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-12

    申请号:US11679065

    申请日:2007-02-26

    CPC classification number: G06F13/14

    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for providing a network interface to a small computer system interface (“SCSI”) storage device driver. The method includes detecting an event in one of a storage device and a SCSI device driver of the storage device and comparing an event identifier associated with the event to a list of event identifiers. The method includes suspending an application in communication with the storage device through the SCSI device driver and sending a request associated with the event to a remote event manager over a transaction control protocol/Internet protocol (“TCP/IP”) connection, each in response to the event identifier matching a listed event identifier. The method includes receiving a response related to the event from the remote event manager over a TCP/IP connection. The method includes resuming the application after sending the response to the storage device through the SCSI device driver or failing the application.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向小型计算机系统接口(“SCSI”)存储设备驱动程序提供网络接口的装置,系统和方法。 该方法包括检测存储设备的存储设备和SCSI设备驱动程序之一中的事件,并将与事件相关联的事件标识符与事件标识符列表进行比较。 该方法包括通过SCSI设备驱动程序暂停与存储设备通信的应用程序,并通过事务控制协议/因特网协议(“TCP / IP”)连接向远程事件管理器发送与事件相关联的请求,每个响应 到匹配列出的事件标识符的事件标识符。 该方法包括通过TCP / IP连接从远程事件管理器接收与事件有关的响应。 该方法包括在通过SCSI设备驱动程序向存储设备发送响应或者在应用程序失败之后恢复应用程序。

    Switch with movable portion
    8.
    发明授权
    Switch with movable portion 有权
    用可动部分切换

    公开(公告)号:US07786830B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-31

    申请号:US11878210

    申请日:2007-07-23

    CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 H01H1/06 H01P1/127

    Abstract: A switch includes a movable portion, a first electrode and a second electrode. The movable portion is provided on a substrate and moves with respect to the substrate. The first electrode is provided on the movable portion. The second electrode is able to contact with the first electrode and is fixed to the substrate. f×Ro×C≦1.6×10−4 when an operation frequency is represented as “f” (Hz), a transmission impedance is represented as “Ro” (Ω), and a capacitance in “OFF” state between the first electrode and the second electrode is represented as “C” (F).

    Abstract translation: 开关包括可动部分,第一电极和第二电极。 可移动部分设置在基板上并相对于基板移动。 第一电极设置在可动部上。 第二电极能够与第一电极接触并固定到基板。 f×Ro×C&nlE; 1.6×10-4,当操作频率表示为“f”(Hz)时,传输阻抗表示为“Ro”(&OHgr),第一 电极和第二电极表示为“C”(F)。

    Variable capacitor and method of manufacturing variable capacitor
    9.
    发明授权
    Variable capacitor and method of manufacturing variable capacitor 失效
    可变电容器及制造可变电容器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07307827B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-11

    申请号:US11104453

    申请日:2005-04-13

    CPC classification number: H01G5/18 H01G5/16 Y10T29/417 Y10T29/435

    Abstract: The first movable electrode is flat, but the second movable electrode is deformed into a convex shape. A dielectric layer is placed on the facing surface of the second movable electrode. By adjusting a voltage to be applied between the first movable electrode and the second movable electrode, an arbitrary distance is secured between the two electrodes by the electrostatic attractive force generated between the two electrodes, and a desired electrostatic capacitance is obtained. When the distance between the two electrodes is shortened, first, at the center, a part of the first movable electrode and a part of the second movable electrode come into contact with each other with the dielectric layer between them. Then, the first movable electrode and the dielectric layer (second movable electrode) come into contact with each other successively from the contact part towards the periphery side, and the contact area gradually increases.

    Abstract translation: 第一可动电极是平坦的,但是第二可动电极变形为凸形。 电介质层被放置在第二可动电极的相对表面上。 通过调整施加在第一可动电极和第二可动电极之间的电压,通过在两个电极之间产生的静电吸引力,确保两个电极之间的任意距离,并获得所需的静电电容。 当两个电极之间的距离缩短时,首先在中心处,第一可移动电极的一部分和第二可动电极的一部分彼此接触,并且它们之间具有介电层。 然后,第一可动电极和电介质层(第二可动电极)从接触部朝向周边依次相接触,接触面积逐渐增大。

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