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340,500 | 62,981,204 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,501 | 62,981,401 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,502 | 62,981,339 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,503 | 62,981,327 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,504 | 62,981,387 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,505 | 62,981,426 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,506 | 62,981,409 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,507 | 62,981,417 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,508 | 62,981,423 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,509 | 62,981,331 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,510 | 62,981,412 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,511 | 62,981,411 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,512 | 62,981,398 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,513 | 62,981,433 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,514 | 62,981,388 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,515 | 62,981,429 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,516 | 62,981,395 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,517 | 62,981,425 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,518 | 62,981,427 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,519 | 62,981,436 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,520 | 62,981,403 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,521 | 62,981,450 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,522 | 62,981,441 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,523 | 62,981,392 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,524 | 62,981,391 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,525 | 62,981,448 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,526 | 62,981,341 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,527 | 62,981,419 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,528 | 62,981,434 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,529 | 62,981,462 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,530 | 62,981,307 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,531 | 62,981,435 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,532 | 62,981,334 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,533 | 62,981,461 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,534 | 62,981,330 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,535 | 62,981,432 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,536 | 62,981,428 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,537 | 62,981,431 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,538 | 62,981,348 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,539 | 62,981,478 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,540 | 62,981,457 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,541 | 62,981,351 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,542 | 62,981,362 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,543 | 62,981,488 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,544 | 62,981,470 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,545 | 62,981,481 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,546 | 62,981,466 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,547 | 62,981,490 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,548 | 62,981,469 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,549 | 62,981,444 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,550 | 62,981,438 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,551 | 62,981,373 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,552 | 62,981,468 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,553 | 62,981,454 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,554 | 62,981,467 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,555 | 62,981,308 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,556 | 62,981,453 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,557 | 63,100,011 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,558 | 62,981,463 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,559 | 62,981,512 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,560 | 62,981,460 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,561 | 62,981,382 | 2,922 | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault. | 1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | A resilient system implementation in a network-on-ship with at least one functional logic unit and at least one duplicated logic unit. A resilient system and method, in accordance with the invention, are disclosed for detecting a fault or an uncorrectable error and isolating the fault. Isolation of the fault prevents further propagation of the fault throughout the system. The resilient system includes isolation logic or an isolation unit that isolates the fault.1. An isolation unit in communication with an interconnect, the isolation unit prevents propagation of an uncorrectable error through a system, the isolation unit comprising:
a state machine; a gate unit in communication with the state machine; a delay unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the delay unit introduces a delay in the communication path; and a multiplexer unit in communication with the state machine, wherein the state machine receives a fault signal indicating a fault has occurred and the isolation unit prevents the fault from propagating and generates a replacement packet as an output. 2. The isolation unit of claim 1 further comprising a buffer in communication with the state machine, wherein the buffer stores packets. 3. The isolation unit of claim 2, wherein the buffer stores packets when the isolation unit receives the fault signal. 4. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine is a FLIT state machine. 5. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated outside of a network-on-chip (NoC). 6. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the fault signal indicates that the uncorrectable error originated inside the NoC. 7. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit generates and sends a reset enable signal. 8. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the state machine sends a control signal to the gate unit to prevent packets from passing through the isolation unit. 9. The isolation unit of claim 1, wherein the isolation unit ends isolation mode to allow data propagation per normal mode of operation. | 2,900 |
340,562 | 15,929,234 | 3,632 | It is an object of the invention to provide an alternative suspension system for the known suspension system wherein this problem is addressed. | 1. A suspension system (100) intended for attachment to an upper structure at a selectable height for suspending a load (110) wherein the load (110) may comprise a carrier for the one or more medical devices or one or more devices, such as for instance a (target) lighting, monitor, camera or a medical device, comprising
a fastening member (102) for attachment to the upper structure, one or more articulated arms (103) comprising a system of one main arm (103-1) and at least one carrier arm (103-2), in which the proximal end of the main arm (103-1) is connected to the fastening member (102) by means of a first rotation connection (104), which first rotation connection (104) comprises a first axis of rotation (105) for rotating the main arm (103-1) about the first axis of rotation (105) and in a first plane of rotation, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105) preferably makes an angle of substantially 90° with the longitudinal plane of the upper structure; the first rotation connection (104) is provided with an electronically operable first brake device (106) for braking the rotation of the main arm (103-1) relative to the first axis of rotation (105); the proximal end of the carrier arm (103-2) is connected to the distal end of the main arm (103-1) by means of a second rotation connection (107), which second rotation connection (107) comprises a second axis of rotation (108) for rotating the carrier arm (103-2) about the second axis of rotation (108) and in a second rotation plane, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the second axis of rotation (108) preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105); the second rotation connection (107) is provided with an electronically operable second brake device (109) for braking the rotation of the carrier arm (103-2) relative to the second axis of rotation (108); the carrier arm (103-2) is arranged for attaching the load (110) to the distal end thereof, preferably by means of a third rotation connection (113); a first control device for controlling the first and second brake device (106;109), 2. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein for stationary placement of the load (110) the first control device is arranged for determining the desired first brake moment, wherein the desired first brake moment is proportional with the first formula: 3. The suspension system (100) according to claim 2 wherein the first control device is arranged for controlling the first brake device (106) in move mode, wherein the desired first brake moment is proportional with the third formula:
Mmain arm,move˜Mmain arm,stat×C( ) 4. The suspension system (100) according to claim 3, wherein the parameters C( ) and D( ) have the following values in the different states:
stationary placement of the articulated arm (103): C( ), D( )=1; moving of the articulated arm (103) by the operator: 0<C( ),D( )<1; locking the articulated arm (103): 1<C( ),D( )<max, wherein max sets the brake moment to a maximum value. during unexpected external impacts and control actions to avoid or bypass predicted collisions; C( ),D( )≠1 5. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first measuring means comprises the following means for measuring the angle of rotation and the direction of rotation in a rotation connection:
a first and second magnetic encoder ring (131;132) which are placed over a cylindrical shaped part (150) of the first or second rotation connection (104;107), wherein the rings (131;132) can rotate with respect to rotation part (150) when the relevant arm rotates, wherein the first magnetic encoder ring (131) has a large number of magnetic pole pair which are evenly distributed over the circumference of the ring (131) and the second encoder ring (132) has a few markers consisting of a few magnetic pole pairs that are all at a different radial distance from each other wherein the mutual distance between these markers and the position with respect to the cylindrical shaped part (150) of the rotary connection are known in the first control device; a first magnetic sensor (133) attached to the surrounding part (151) of the rotation connection, which is arranged for step-by-step measuring of passing pole pairs of the magnetic ring (131), with which the relative rotation angle and the rotation speed can be determined; a second magnetic sensor (134) attached to the surrounding portion (151) of the rotary connection, is arranged for measuring passing pole pairs in the markers of the magnetic ring (132), wherein after measuring two consecutive markers, the absolute angular position of the cylindrical shaped member (150) relative to the surrounding member (151) of a rotary joint can be determined; 6. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein each rotation connection (104, 107) comprises a rotation-limiting device with a first and/or second (physical) end stop for limiting the rotation between a first physical end angle and a second physical end angle, the first control device is adapted to determine and store the actual values of the first and or second physical end angle of each rotation connection, and the control device is adapted, in use of the suspension system, when approaching the first respective second end angle of a rotation connection to adjust the braking moment of the brake device of the relevant rotation connection in such a way that a hard collision with the first respective second end stop can be prevented, after which the articulated arm enters the stationary mode. 7. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein
the first control device comprises calculating means for calculating the displacement speed of the load (110) in the move mode on the basis of the first measuring means, the first control device is arranged to detect the passing of a lower limit value of the speed of movement of the end of the carrier arm (103-2), in which the lower limit value is predetermined, the first control device is arranged to control the first brake moment and/or second brake moment on detection of the passing of the lower limit value in order to limit the distance travelled by the load (110) to a predefined maximum distance after which the articulated arm (103) is put in stationary mode. 8. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein
the carrier arm (103-2) is provided near the proximal end with a fourth rotation connection, which fourth rotation connection comprises a fourth rotation axis for rotating the carrier arm (103-2) about the fourth rotation axis in a fourth rotation plane, which fourth plane of rotation is, in use, perpendicular to the second rotation plane; the first measuring means are arranged for measuring a fourth rotation of the carrier arm (103-2) about the fourth axis of rotation relative to a predetermined point on the fourth axis of rotation; the first control device is arranged to predict a collision between the carrier arm (103-2) and the main arm (103-1); the first control device is arranged to increase the second braking moment in the event of a predicted collision and/or to prevent (motorized) movement about the fourth axis of rotation in order to prevent the predicted collision. 9. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein
the first control device is arranged to calculate and record the actual and predicted allocated space of its own articulated arm (103) and load (110); the first control device is arranged for storing spatial coordinates of one or more stationary objects in a space; the first control device is arranged to predict a collision of the main arm (103-1) and/or the carrying arm (103-2) and/or load (110) with a stationary object based on the spatial coordinates and the calculated own allocated space; the first control device is adapted to adjust the first braking moment and/or the second braking moment of the main arm (103-1) and/or carrying arm (103-2) in the event of a predicted collision in order to prevent a collision between the object and the main arm (103-1) and/or carrying arm (103-2) and/or load (110). 10. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein
the first control device is arranged for communication with one or more further suspension system (100) according to the invention, the communication comprises information from the (predicted) allocated space of each of the suspension systems that exchange this information with each other, the first control device is arranged for assessing the own allocated space and the allocated space of one or more further suspension systems for controlling the first and second brake device (106; 109) to prevent a collision between the main arm (103-1), carrying arm (103-2) or load (110) with the main arm (103-1), carrying arm (103-2) or load (110) of the further suspension system (100). 11. A brake device for use in a suspension system (100) intended for attachment to an upper structure at a selectable height for suspending a load (110) wherein the load (110) may comprise a carrier for the one or more medical devices or one or more devices, such as for instance a (target) lighting, monitor, camera or a medical device, comprising
a fastening member (102) for attachment to the upper structure, one or more articulated arms (103) comprising a system of one main arm (103-1) and at least one carrier arm (103-2), in which the proximal end of the main arm (103-1) is connected to the fastening member (102) by means of a first rotation connection (104), which first rotation connection (104) comprises a first axis of rotation (105) for rotating the main arm (103-1) about the first axis of rotation (105) and in a first plane of rotation, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105) preferably makes an angle of substantially 90° with the longitudinal plane of the upper structure; the first rotation connection (104) is provided with an electronically operable first brake device (106) for braking the rotation of the main arm (103-1) relative to the first axis of rotation (105); the proximal end of the carrier arm (103-2) is connected to the distal end of the main arm (103-1) by means of a second rotation connection (107), which second rotation connection (107) comprises a second axis of rotation (108) for rotating the carrier arm (103-2) about the second axis of rotation (108) and in a second rotation plane, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the second axis of rotation (108) preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105); the second rotation connection (107) is provided with an electronically operable second brake device (109) for braking the rotation of the carrier arm (103-2) relative to the second axis of rotation (108); the carrier arm (103-2) is arranged for attaching the load (110) to the distal end thereof, preferably by means of a third rotation connection (113); a first control device for controlling the first and second brake device (106;109), 12. A rotation limiting device (200) for use in a suspension system (100) intended for attachment to an upper structure at a selectable height for suspending a load (110) wherein the load (110) may comprise a carrier for the one or more medical devices or one or more devices, such as for instance a (target) lighting, monitor, camera or a medical device, comprising
a fastening member (102) for attachment to the upper structure, one or more articulated arms (103) comprising a system of one main arm (103-1) and at least one carrier arm (103-2), in which the proximal end of the main arm (103-1) is connected to the fastening member (102) by means of a first rotation connection (104), which first rotation connection (104) comprises a first axis of rotation (105) for rotating the main arm (103-1) about the first axis of rotation (105) and in a first plane of rotation, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105) preferably makes an angle of substantially 90° with the longitudinal plane of the upper structure; the first rotation connection (104) is provided with an electronically operable first brake device (106) for braking the rotation of the main arm (103-1) relative to the first axis of rotation (105); the proximal end of the carrier arm (103-2) is connected to the distal end of the main arm (103-1) by means of a second rotation connection (107), which second rotation connection (107) comprises a second axis of rotation (108) for rotating the carrier arm (103-2) about the second axis of rotation (108) and in a second rotation plane, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the second axis of rotation (108) preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105); the second rotation connection (107) is provided with an electronically operable second brake device (109) for braking the rotation of the carrier arm (103-2) relative to the second axis of rotation (108); the carrier arm (103-2) is arranged for attaching the load (110) to the distal end thereof, preferably by means of a third rotation connection (113); a first control device for controlling the first and second brake device (106;109), 13. The rotation limiting device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the suspension system (100) comprises first measuring means for measuring a movement of the articulated arm (103);
the first measuring means are arranged for measuring a first rotation of the main arm (103-1) about the first axis of rotation (105) relative to a predetermined point on the first axis of rotation (105) and measuring a second rotation of the carrier arm (103-2) about the second axis of rotation (108) with respect to the carrier arm (103-2); the first brake device (106) is controllable by means of an adjustable first brake moment, the second brake device (109) is controllable by means of an adjustable second brake moment; the first control device is arranged to dynamically calculate the desired first brake moment and the desired second brake moment on the basis of the actual rotations and geometry of the articulated arm (103), in which the relationship between the rotations of the articulated arm (103) and the first brake moment as well as the second brake moment is predetermined; the first control device is adapted to control the first brake device (106) and the second brake device (109) to the calculated first and second brake moment respectively wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the actual first brake moment and actual second brake moment are such that a user will have to exert a(n) (adjustable) minimum displacement force on the load (110) on the load (110) irrespective of a first rotation position of the main arm (103-1) and/or a second rotation position of the carrier arm (103-2); the first control device is adapted, in use of the suspension system (100), to set the desired first brake moment and the desired second brake moment in stationary state always larger or equal to brake moments wherein the articulated arm (103) can move undesirably due, for example, drift or use of the (medical) device as part of the load (110). 14. The rotation limiting device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the first stop element (210) is displaceable in the slot (209) over a length of at least twice the width of the portion of the second stop element (211) extending into the hollow space. 15. The rotation limiting device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the second rotation connection element (202) is provided with an opening (212) for releasably receiving a second stop element (11), wherein the opening (212) extends from an outside of the second rotary connection element (202) to an inner side of the groove (207) and the opening (212) is arranged for passage of the first stop element (210) to a slot (209). 16. The rotation limiting device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the first stop element (210) is spherical and the slot (209) and the groove (207) have an at least partially circular cross-section for form fitting the spherical stop element into the hollow space (208). 17. The rotation limiting device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the second stop element (211) is pin-shaped. | It is an object of the invention to provide an alternative suspension system for the known suspension system wherein this problem is addressed.1. A suspension system (100) intended for attachment to an upper structure at a selectable height for suspending a load (110) wherein the load (110) may comprise a carrier for the one or more medical devices or one or more devices, such as for instance a (target) lighting, monitor, camera or a medical device, comprising
a fastening member (102) for attachment to the upper structure, one or more articulated arms (103) comprising a system of one main arm (103-1) and at least one carrier arm (103-2), in which the proximal end of the main arm (103-1) is connected to the fastening member (102) by means of a first rotation connection (104), which first rotation connection (104) comprises a first axis of rotation (105) for rotating the main arm (103-1) about the first axis of rotation (105) and in a first plane of rotation, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105) preferably makes an angle of substantially 90° with the longitudinal plane of the upper structure; the first rotation connection (104) is provided with an electronically operable first brake device (106) for braking the rotation of the main arm (103-1) relative to the first axis of rotation (105); the proximal end of the carrier arm (103-2) is connected to the distal end of the main arm (103-1) by means of a second rotation connection (107), which second rotation connection (107) comprises a second axis of rotation (108) for rotating the carrier arm (103-2) about the second axis of rotation (108) and in a second rotation plane, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the second axis of rotation (108) preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105); the second rotation connection (107) is provided with an electronically operable second brake device (109) for braking the rotation of the carrier arm (103-2) relative to the second axis of rotation (108); the carrier arm (103-2) is arranged for attaching the load (110) to the distal end thereof, preferably by means of a third rotation connection (113); a first control device for controlling the first and second brake device (106;109), 2. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein for stationary placement of the load (110) the first control device is arranged for determining the desired first brake moment, wherein the desired first brake moment is proportional with the first formula: 3. The suspension system (100) according to claim 2 wherein the first control device is arranged for controlling the first brake device (106) in move mode, wherein the desired first brake moment is proportional with the third formula:
Mmain arm,move˜Mmain arm,stat×C( ) 4. The suspension system (100) according to claim 3, wherein the parameters C( ) and D( ) have the following values in the different states:
stationary placement of the articulated arm (103): C( ), D( )=1; moving of the articulated arm (103) by the operator: 0<C( ),D( )<1; locking the articulated arm (103): 1<C( ),D( )<max, wherein max sets the brake moment to a maximum value. during unexpected external impacts and control actions to avoid or bypass predicted collisions; C( ),D( )≠1 5. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first measuring means comprises the following means for measuring the angle of rotation and the direction of rotation in a rotation connection:
a first and second magnetic encoder ring (131;132) which are placed over a cylindrical shaped part (150) of the first or second rotation connection (104;107), wherein the rings (131;132) can rotate with respect to rotation part (150) when the relevant arm rotates, wherein the first magnetic encoder ring (131) has a large number of magnetic pole pair which are evenly distributed over the circumference of the ring (131) and the second encoder ring (132) has a few markers consisting of a few magnetic pole pairs that are all at a different radial distance from each other wherein the mutual distance between these markers and the position with respect to the cylindrical shaped part (150) of the rotary connection are known in the first control device; a first magnetic sensor (133) attached to the surrounding part (151) of the rotation connection, which is arranged for step-by-step measuring of passing pole pairs of the magnetic ring (131), with which the relative rotation angle and the rotation speed can be determined; a second magnetic sensor (134) attached to the surrounding portion (151) of the rotary connection, is arranged for measuring passing pole pairs in the markers of the magnetic ring (132), wherein after measuring two consecutive markers, the absolute angular position of the cylindrical shaped member (150) relative to the surrounding member (151) of a rotary joint can be determined; 6. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein each rotation connection (104, 107) comprises a rotation-limiting device with a first and/or second (physical) end stop for limiting the rotation between a first physical end angle and a second physical end angle, the first control device is adapted to determine and store the actual values of the first and or second physical end angle of each rotation connection, and the control device is adapted, in use of the suspension system, when approaching the first respective second end angle of a rotation connection to adjust the braking moment of the brake device of the relevant rotation connection in such a way that a hard collision with the first respective second end stop can be prevented, after which the articulated arm enters the stationary mode. 7. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein
the first control device comprises calculating means for calculating the displacement speed of the load (110) in the move mode on the basis of the first measuring means, the first control device is arranged to detect the passing of a lower limit value of the speed of movement of the end of the carrier arm (103-2), in which the lower limit value is predetermined, the first control device is arranged to control the first brake moment and/or second brake moment on detection of the passing of the lower limit value in order to limit the distance travelled by the load (110) to a predefined maximum distance after which the articulated arm (103) is put in stationary mode. 8. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein
the carrier arm (103-2) is provided near the proximal end with a fourth rotation connection, which fourth rotation connection comprises a fourth rotation axis for rotating the carrier arm (103-2) about the fourth rotation axis in a fourth rotation plane, which fourth plane of rotation is, in use, perpendicular to the second rotation plane; the first measuring means are arranged for measuring a fourth rotation of the carrier arm (103-2) about the fourth axis of rotation relative to a predetermined point on the fourth axis of rotation; the first control device is arranged to predict a collision between the carrier arm (103-2) and the main arm (103-1); the first control device is arranged to increase the second braking moment in the event of a predicted collision and/or to prevent (motorized) movement about the fourth axis of rotation in order to prevent the predicted collision. 9. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein
the first control device is arranged to calculate and record the actual and predicted allocated space of its own articulated arm (103) and load (110); the first control device is arranged for storing spatial coordinates of one or more stationary objects in a space; the first control device is arranged to predict a collision of the main arm (103-1) and/or the carrying arm (103-2) and/or load (110) with a stationary object based on the spatial coordinates and the calculated own allocated space; the first control device is adapted to adjust the first braking moment and/or the second braking moment of the main arm (103-1) and/or carrying arm (103-2) in the event of a predicted collision in order to prevent a collision between the object and the main arm (103-1) and/or carrying arm (103-2) and/or load (110). 10. The suspension system (100) according to claim 1, wherein
the first control device is arranged for communication with one or more further suspension system (100) according to the invention, the communication comprises information from the (predicted) allocated space of each of the suspension systems that exchange this information with each other, the first control device is arranged for assessing the own allocated space and the allocated space of one or more further suspension systems for controlling the first and second brake device (106; 109) to prevent a collision between the main arm (103-1), carrying arm (103-2) or load (110) with the main arm (103-1), carrying arm (103-2) or load (110) of the further suspension system (100). 11. A brake device for use in a suspension system (100) intended for attachment to an upper structure at a selectable height for suspending a load (110) wherein the load (110) may comprise a carrier for the one or more medical devices or one or more devices, such as for instance a (target) lighting, monitor, camera or a medical device, comprising
a fastening member (102) for attachment to the upper structure, one or more articulated arms (103) comprising a system of one main arm (103-1) and at least one carrier arm (103-2), in which the proximal end of the main arm (103-1) is connected to the fastening member (102) by means of a first rotation connection (104), which first rotation connection (104) comprises a first axis of rotation (105) for rotating the main arm (103-1) about the first axis of rotation (105) and in a first plane of rotation, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105) preferably makes an angle of substantially 90° with the longitudinal plane of the upper structure; the first rotation connection (104) is provided with an electronically operable first brake device (106) for braking the rotation of the main arm (103-1) relative to the first axis of rotation (105); the proximal end of the carrier arm (103-2) is connected to the distal end of the main arm (103-1) by means of a second rotation connection (107), which second rotation connection (107) comprises a second axis of rotation (108) for rotating the carrier arm (103-2) about the second axis of rotation (108) and in a second rotation plane, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the second axis of rotation (108) preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105); the second rotation connection (107) is provided with an electronically operable second brake device (109) for braking the rotation of the carrier arm (103-2) relative to the second axis of rotation (108); the carrier arm (103-2) is arranged for attaching the load (110) to the distal end thereof, preferably by means of a third rotation connection (113); a first control device for controlling the first and second brake device (106;109), 12. A rotation limiting device (200) for use in a suspension system (100) intended for attachment to an upper structure at a selectable height for suspending a load (110) wherein the load (110) may comprise a carrier for the one or more medical devices or one or more devices, such as for instance a (target) lighting, monitor, camera or a medical device, comprising
a fastening member (102) for attachment to the upper structure, one or more articulated arms (103) comprising a system of one main arm (103-1) and at least one carrier arm (103-2), in which the proximal end of the main arm (103-1) is connected to the fastening member (102) by means of a first rotation connection (104), which first rotation connection (104) comprises a first axis of rotation (105) for rotating the main arm (103-1) about the first axis of rotation (105) and in a first plane of rotation, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105) preferably makes an angle of substantially 90° with the longitudinal plane of the upper structure; the first rotation connection (104) is provided with an electronically operable first brake device (106) for braking the rotation of the main arm (103-1) relative to the first axis of rotation (105); the proximal end of the carrier arm (103-2) is connected to the distal end of the main arm (103-1) by means of a second rotation connection (107), which second rotation connection (107) comprises a second axis of rotation (108) for rotating the carrier arm (103-2) about the second axis of rotation (108) and in a second rotation plane, wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the longitudinal direction of the second axis of rotation (108) preferably runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of the first axis of rotation (105); the second rotation connection (107) is provided with an electronically operable second brake device (109) for braking the rotation of the carrier arm (103-2) relative to the second axis of rotation (108); the carrier arm (103-2) is arranged for attaching the load (110) to the distal end thereof, preferably by means of a third rotation connection (113); a first control device for controlling the first and second brake device (106;109), 13. The rotation limiting device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the suspension system (100) comprises first measuring means for measuring a movement of the articulated arm (103);
the first measuring means are arranged for measuring a first rotation of the main arm (103-1) about the first axis of rotation (105) relative to a predetermined point on the first axis of rotation (105) and measuring a second rotation of the carrier arm (103-2) about the second axis of rotation (108) with respect to the carrier arm (103-2); the first brake device (106) is controllable by means of an adjustable first brake moment, the second brake device (109) is controllable by means of an adjustable second brake moment; the first control device is arranged to dynamically calculate the desired first brake moment and the desired second brake moment on the basis of the actual rotations and geometry of the articulated arm (103), in which the relationship between the rotations of the articulated arm (103) and the first brake moment as well as the second brake moment is predetermined; the first control device is adapted to control the first brake device (106) and the second brake device (109) to the calculated first and second brake moment respectively wherein, in use of the suspension system (100), the actual first brake moment and actual second brake moment are such that a user will have to exert a(n) (adjustable) minimum displacement force on the load (110) on the load (110) irrespective of a first rotation position of the main arm (103-1) and/or a second rotation position of the carrier arm (103-2); the first control device is adapted, in use of the suspension system (100), to set the desired first brake moment and the desired second brake moment in stationary state always larger or equal to brake moments wherein the articulated arm (103) can move undesirably due, for example, drift or use of the (medical) device as part of the load (110). 14. The rotation limiting device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the first stop element (210) is displaceable in the slot (209) over a length of at least twice the width of the portion of the second stop element (211) extending into the hollow space. 15. The rotation limiting device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the second rotation connection element (202) is provided with an opening (212) for releasably receiving a second stop element (11), wherein the opening (212) extends from an outside of the second rotary connection element (202) to an inner side of the groove (207) and the opening (212) is arranged for passage of the first stop element (210) to a slot (209). 16. The rotation limiting device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the first stop element (210) is spherical and the slot (209) and the groove (207) have an at least partially circular cross-section for form fitting the spherical stop element into the hollow space (208). 17. The rotation limiting device (200) according to claim 12, wherein the second stop element (211) is pin-shaped. | 3,600 |
340,563 | 16,642,021 | 2,626 | The present disclosure provides a flexible display device including a display panel, a first attachment frame, a second attachment frame, and a cover window structure, wherein the cover window structure is connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame. By providing a replaceable cover window structure, thinning of the cover window structure can be realized to the greatest extent, and its bending performance can be improved. As such, a wider choice of materials is available, and expensive materials can be replaced by cheaper layers, such that the production of the hardened layer can be achieved through various process routes. | 1. A flexible display device, comprising:
a display panel having a front side and a back side opposite to each other; an attachment frame comprising a first attachment frame disposed on a peripheral edge of the front side of the display panel, wherein the first attachment frame has a rectangular ring shape; and a cover window structure fixedly disposed on a side of the first attachment frame away from the display panel, and connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame, wherein the cover window structure, the display panel, and the first attachment frame enclose a cavity therebetween, wherein a touch panel and a polarizer are stacked in order from bottom to top between the display panel and the first attachment frame, a first adhesive layer is disposed between the display panel and the touch panel, and a second adhesive layer is disposed between the touch panel and the polarizer. 2. The flexible display device according to claim 1, wherein the cover window structure comprises a base layer, and the base layer is made of a material comprising at least one of a cycloolefin polymer and a polyterephthalate plastic. 3. The flexible display device according to claim 2, wherein the cover window structure further comprises a hardened layer disposed on the base layer. 4. (canceled) 5. The flexible display device according to claim 1, wherein the attachment frame further comprises a second attachment frame, the second attachment frame is disposed on a peripheral edge of the back side of the display panel to fix the display panel, and the second attachment frame and the display panel are fixedly connected by bonding with an adhesive layer. 6. The flexible display device according to claim 5, wherein a back plate is provided between the display panel and the second attachment frame, a foam layer is provided on a side of the back plate away from the display panel, and a third adhesive layer is provided between the display panel and the back plate. 7. The flexible display device according to claim 5, wherein the flexible display device further comprises an entire device frame, and outer sides of the first attachment frame and second attachment frame are attached to an inner surface of the entire device frame. 8. A flexible display device, comprising:
a display panel having a front side and a back side opposite to each other; an attachment frame comprising a first attachment frame disposed on a peripheral edge of the front side of the display panel; and a cover window structure fixedly disposed on a side of the first attachment frame away from the display panel, and connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame, wherein the cover window structure, the display panel, and the first attachment frame enclose a cavity therebetween, wherein a touch panel and a polarizer are stacked in order from bottom to top between the display panel and the first attachment frame, a first adhesive layer is disposed between the display panel and the touch panel, and a second adhesive layer is disposed between the touch panel and the polarizer. 9. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the cover window structure comprises a base layer, and the base layer is made of a material comprising at least one of a cycloolefin polymer and a polyterephthalate plastic. 10. The flexible display device according to claim 2 claim 9, wherein the cover window structure further comprises a hardened layer disposed on the base layer. 11. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a light adjustment layer is provided on the front side of the display panel, and the light adjustment layer is located in the cavity. 12. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the cover window structure and the first attachment frame are fixedly connected by bonding with as adhesive layer or by mechanical connection. 13. The flexible display device according to claim 12, wherein the cover window structure and the first attachment frame are fixedly connected by rivet fixing or screw connection. 14. (canceled) 15. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a width of the first attachment frame is 0.1 mm-20 mm, and a thickness of the first attachment frame is 0.05 mm-5 mm. 16. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a thickness of the cover window structure is 0.05 mm-0.1 mm. 17. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the attachment frame further comprises a second attachment frame, the second attachment frame is disposed on a peripheral edge of the back side of the display panel to fix the display panel, and the second attachment frame and the display panel are fixedly connected by bonding with an adhesive layer. 18. The flexible display device according to claim 17, wherein a back plate is provided between the display panel and the second attachment frame, a foam layer is provided on a side of the back plate away from the display panel, and a third adhesive layer is provided between the display panel and the back plate. 19. The flexible display device according to claim 17, wherein the flexible display device further comprises an entire device frame, and outer sides of the first attachment frame and second attachment frame are attached to an inner surface of the entire device frame. 20. The flexible display device according to claim 19, wherein the first attachment frame and the second attachment frame are integrally formed with the entire device frame. | The present disclosure provides a flexible display device including a display panel, a first attachment frame, a second attachment frame, and a cover window structure, wherein the cover window structure is connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame. By providing a replaceable cover window structure, thinning of the cover window structure can be realized to the greatest extent, and its bending performance can be improved. As such, a wider choice of materials is available, and expensive materials can be replaced by cheaper layers, such that the production of the hardened layer can be achieved through various process routes.1. A flexible display device, comprising:
a display panel having a front side and a back side opposite to each other; an attachment frame comprising a first attachment frame disposed on a peripheral edge of the front side of the display panel, wherein the first attachment frame has a rectangular ring shape; and a cover window structure fixedly disposed on a side of the first attachment frame away from the display panel, and connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame, wherein the cover window structure, the display panel, and the first attachment frame enclose a cavity therebetween, wherein a touch panel and a polarizer are stacked in order from bottom to top between the display panel and the first attachment frame, a first adhesive layer is disposed between the display panel and the touch panel, and a second adhesive layer is disposed between the touch panel and the polarizer. 2. The flexible display device according to claim 1, wherein the cover window structure comprises a base layer, and the base layer is made of a material comprising at least one of a cycloolefin polymer and a polyterephthalate plastic. 3. The flexible display device according to claim 2, wherein the cover window structure further comprises a hardened layer disposed on the base layer. 4. (canceled) 5. The flexible display device according to claim 1, wherein the attachment frame further comprises a second attachment frame, the second attachment frame is disposed on a peripheral edge of the back side of the display panel to fix the display panel, and the second attachment frame and the display panel are fixedly connected by bonding with an adhesive layer. 6. The flexible display device according to claim 5, wherein a back plate is provided between the display panel and the second attachment frame, a foam layer is provided on a side of the back plate away from the display panel, and a third adhesive layer is provided between the display panel and the back plate. 7. The flexible display device according to claim 5, wherein the flexible display device further comprises an entire device frame, and outer sides of the first attachment frame and second attachment frame are attached to an inner surface of the entire device frame. 8. A flexible display device, comprising:
a display panel having a front side and a back side opposite to each other; an attachment frame comprising a first attachment frame disposed on a peripheral edge of the front side of the display panel; and a cover window structure fixedly disposed on a side of the first attachment frame away from the display panel, and connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame, wherein the cover window structure, the display panel, and the first attachment frame enclose a cavity therebetween, wherein a touch panel and a polarizer are stacked in order from bottom to top between the display panel and the first attachment frame, a first adhesive layer is disposed between the display panel and the touch panel, and a second adhesive layer is disposed between the touch panel and the polarizer. 9. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the cover window structure comprises a base layer, and the base layer is made of a material comprising at least one of a cycloolefin polymer and a polyterephthalate plastic. 10. The flexible display device according to claim 2 claim 9, wherein the cover window structure further comprises a hardened layer disposed on the base layer. 11. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a light adjustment layer is provided on the front side of the display panel, and the light adjustment layer is located in the cavity. 12. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the cover window structure and the first attachment frame are fixedly connected by bonding with as adhesive layer or by mechanical connection. 13. The flexible display device according to claim 12, wherein the cover window structure and the first attachment frame are fixedly connected by rivet fixing or screw connection. 14. (canceled) 15. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a width of the first attachment frame is 0.1 mm-20 mm, and a thickness of the first attachment frame is 0.05 mm-5 mm. 16. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a thickness of the cover window structure is 0.05 mm-0.1 mm. 17. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the attachment frame further comprises a second attachment frame, the second attachment frame is disposed on a peripheral edge of the back side of the display panel to fix the display panel, and the second attachment frame and the display panel are fixedly connected by bonding with an adhesive layer. 18. The flexible display device according to claim 17, wherein a back plate is provided between the display panel and the second attachment frame, a foam layer is provided on a side of the back plate away from the display panel, and a third adhesive layer is provided between the display panel and the back plate. 19. The flexible display device according to claim 17, wherein the flexible display device further comprises an entire device frame, and outer sides of the first attachment frame and second attachment frame are attached to an inner surface of the entire device frame. 20. The flexible display device according to claim 19, wherein the first attachment frame and the second attachment frame are integrally formed with the entire device frame. | 2,600 |
340,564 | 90,014,464 | 3,993 | The present disclosure provides a flexible display device including a display panel, a first attachment frame, a second attachment frame, and a cover window structure, wherein the cover window structure is connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame. By providing a replaceable cover window structure, thinning of the cover window structure can be realized to the greatest extent, and its bending performance can be improved. As such, a wider choice of materials is available, and expensive materials can be replaced by cheaper layers, such that the production of the hardened layer can be achieved through various process routes. | 1. A flexible display device, comprising:
a display panel having a front side and a back side opposite to each other; an attachment frame comprising a first attachment frame disposed on a peripheral edge of the front side of the display panel, wherein the first attachment frame has a rectangular ring shape; and a cover window structure fixedly disposed on a side of the first attachment frame away from the display panel, and connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame, wherein the cover window structure, the display panel, and the first attachment frame enclose a cavity therebetween, wherein a touch panel and a polarizer are stacked in order from bottom to top between the display panel and the first attachment frame, a first adhesive layer is disposed between the display panel and the touch panel, and a second adhesive layer is disposed between the touch panel and the polarizer. 2. The flexible display device according to claim 1, wherein the cover window structure comprises a base layer, and the base layer is made of a material comprising at least one of a cycloolefin polymer and a polyterephthalate plastic. 3. The flexible display device according to claim 2, wherein the cover window structure further comprises a hardened layer disposed on the base layer. 4. (canceled) 5. The flexible display device according to claim 1, wherein the attachment frame further comprises a second attachment frame, the second attachment frame is disposed on a peripheral edge of the back side of the display panel to fix the display panel, and the second attachment frame and the display panel are fixedly connected by bonding with an adhesive layer. 6. The flexible display device according to claim 5, wherein a back plate is provided between the display panel and the second attachment frame, a foam layer is provided on a side of the back plate away from the display panel, and a third adhesive layer is provided between the display panel and the back plate. 7. The flexible display device according to claim 5, wherein the flexible display device further comprises an entire device frame, and outer sides of the first attachment frame and second attachment frame are attached to an inner surface of the entire device frame. 8. A flexible display device, comprising:
a display panel having a front side and a back side opposite to each other; an attachment frame comprising a first attachment frame disposed on a peripheral edge of the front side of the display panel; and a cover window structure fixedly disposed on a side of the first attachment frame away from the display panel, and connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame, wherein the cover window structure, the display panel, and the first attachment frame enclose a cavity therebetween, wherein a touch panel and a polarizer are stacked in order from bottom to top between the display panel and the first attachment frame, a first adhesive layer is disposed between the display panel and the touch panel, and a second adhesive layer is disposed between the touch panel and the polarizer. 9. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the cover window structure comprises a base layer, and the base layer is made of a material comprising at least one of a cycloolefin polymer and a polyterephthalate plastic. 10. The flexible display device according to claim 2 claim 9, wherein the cover window structure further comprises a hardened layer disposed on the base layer. 11. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a light adjustment layer is provided on the front side of the display panel, and the light adjustment layer is located in the cavity. 12. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the cover window structure and the first attachment frame are fixedly connected by bonding with as adhesive layer or by mechanical connection. 13. The flexible display device according to claim 12, wherein the cover window structure and the first attachment frame are fixedly connected by rivet fixing or screw connection. 14. (canceled) 15. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a width of the first attachment frame is 0.1 mm-20 mm, and a thickness of the first attachment frame is 0.05 mm-5 mm. 16. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a thickness of the cover window structure is 0.05 mm-0.1 mm. 17. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the attachment frame further comprises a second attachment frame, the second attachment frame is disposed on a peripheral edge of the back side of the display panel to fix the display panel, and the second attachment frame and the display panel are fixedly connected by bonding with an adhesive layer. 18. The flexible display device according to claim 17, wherein a back plate is provided between the display panel and the second attachment frame, a foam layer is provided on a side of the back plate away from the display panel, and a third adhesive layer is provided between the display panel and the back plate. 19. The flexible display device according to claim 17, wherein the flexible display device further comprises an entire device frame, and outer sides of the first attachment frame and second attachment frame are attached to an inner surface of the entire device frame. 20. The flexible display device according to claim 19, wherein the first attachment frame and the second attachment frame are integrally formed with the entire device frame. | The present disclosure provides a flexible display device including a display panel, a first attachment frame, a second attachment frame, and a cover window structure, wherein the cover window structure is connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame. By providing a replaceable cover window structure, thinning of the cover window structure can be realized to the greatest extent, and its bending performance can be improved. As such, a wider choice of materials is available, and expensive materials can be replaced by cheaper layers, such that the production of the hardened layer can be achieved through various process routes.1. A flexible display device, comprising:
a display panel having a front side and a back side opposite to each other; an attachment frame comprising a first attachment frame disposed on a peripheral edge of the front side of the display panel, wherein the first attachment frame has a rectangular ring shape; and a cover window structure fixedly disposed on a side of the first attachment frame away from the display panel, and connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame, wherein the cover window structure, the display panel, and the first attachment frame enclose a cavity therebetween, wherein a touch panel and a polarizer are stacked in order from bottom to top between the display panel and the first attachment frame, a first adhesive layer is disposed between the display panel and the touch panel, and a second adhesive layer is disposed between the touch panel and the polarizer. 2. The flexible display device according to claim 1, wherein the cover window structure comprises a base layer, and the base layer is made of a material comprising at least one of a cycloolefin polymer and a polyterephthalate plastic. 3. The flexible display device according to claim 2, wherein the cover window structure further comprises a hardened layer disposed on the base layer. 4. (canceled) 5. The flexible display device according to claim 1, wherein the attachment frame further comprises a second attachment frame, the second attachment frame is disposed on a peripheral edge of the back side of the display panel to fix the display panel, and the second attachment frame and the display panel are fixedly connected by bonding with an adhesive layer. 6. The flexible display device according to claim 5, wherein a back plate is provided between the display panel and the second attachment frame, a foam layer is provided on a side of the back plate away from the display panel, and a third adhesive layer is provided between the display panel and the back plate. 7. The flexible display device according to claim 5, wherein the flexible display device further comprises an entire device frame, and outer sides of the first attachment frame and second attachment frame are attached to an inner surface of the entire device frame. 8. A flexible display device, comprising:
a display panel having a front side and a back side opposite to each other; an attachment frame comprising a first attachment frame disposed on a peripheral edge of the front side of the display panel; and a cover window structure fixedly disposed on a side of the first attachment frame away from the display panel, and connected to the display panel through the first attachment frame, wherein the cover window structure, the display panel, and the first attachment frame enclose a cavity therebetween, wherein a touch panel and a polarizer are stacked in order from bottom to top between the display panel and the first attachment frame, a first adhesive layer is disposed between the display panel and the touch panel, and a second adhesive layer is disposed between the touch panel and the polarizer. 9. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the cover window structure comprises a base layer, and the base layer is made of a material comprising at least one of a cycloolefin polymer and a polyterephthalate plastic. 10. The flexible display device according to claim 2 claim 9, wherein the cover window structure further comprises a hardened layer disposed on the base layer. 11. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a light adjustment layer is provided on the front side of the display panel, and the light adjustment layer is located in the cavity. 12. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the cover window structure and the first attachment frame are fixedly connected by bonding with as adhesive layer or by mechanical connection. 13. The flexible display device according to claim 12, wherein the cover window structure and the first attachment frame are fixedly connected by rivet fixing or screw connection. 14. (canceled) 15. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a width of the first attachment frame is 0.1 mm-20 mm, and a thickness of the first attachment frame is 0.05 mm-5 mm. 16. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein a thickness of the cover window structure is 0.05 mm-0.1 mm. 17. The flexible display device according to claim 8, wherein the attachment frame further comprises a second attachment frame, the second attachment frame is disposed on a peripheral edge of the back side of the display panel to fix the display panel, and the second attachment frame and the display panel are fixedly connected by bonding with an adhesive layer. 18. The flexible display device according to claim 17, wherein a back plate is provided between the display panel and the second attachment frame, a foam layer is provided on a side of the back plate away from the display panel, and a third adhesive layer is provided between the display panel and the back plate. 19. The flexible display device according to claim 17, wherein the flexible display device further comprises an entire device frame, and outer sides of the first attachment frame and second attachment frame are attached to an inner surface of the entire device frame. 20. The flexible display device according to claim 19, wherein the first attachment frame and the second attachment frame are integrally formed with the entire device frame. | 3,900 |
340,565 | 16,642,029 | 2,871 | It relates to: a display panel including a first substrate and a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer retained therebetween, a first alignment film provided on a surface of the first substrate facing toward the liquid crystal layer, and a second alignment film provided on a surface of the second substrate facing toward the liquid crystal layer; and a display apparatus that includes the display panel. In the display panel, all of a plurality of directors of liquid crystal composition composing the liquid crystal layer are essentially perpendicular to the first alignment film and the second alignment film in the absence of applied voltage; a liquid crystal layer included in each of a plurality of unit pixels arranged in a matrix along a row direction and along a column direction has a single alignment state; and a director of liquid crystal composition located at a central portion in a first unit pixel that is one of the plurality of unit pixels is in an opposite orientation with respect to a director of liquid crystal composition located at a central portion in a second unit pixel that is in a same row or a same column as the first unit pixel. | 1. A display panel comprising a first substrate and a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer retained therebetween, a first alignment film provided on a surface of the first substrate facing toward the liquid crystal layer, and a second alignment film provided on a surface of the second substrate facing toward the liquid crystal layer, wherein,
all of a plurality of directors of liquid crystal composition composing the liquid crystal layer are essentially perpendicular to the first alignment film and the second alignment film in the absence of applied voltage; a liquid crystal layer included in each of a plurality of unit pixels arranged in a matrix along a row direction and along a column direction has a single alignment state; and a director of liquid crystal composition located at a central portion in a first unit pixel that is one of the plurality of unit pixels is in an opposite orientation with respect to a director of liquid crystal composition located at a central portion in a second unit pixel that is in a same row or a same column as the first unit pixel. 2. The display panel of claim 1, wherein the second unit pixel is adjacent to the first unit pixel along at least one of the row direction and the column direction. 3. The display panel of claim 1, wherein the second unit pixel is included in a second color filter set that is, along one of the row direction and the column direction, adjacent to a first color filter set that includes the first unit pixel. 4. The display panel of claim 1, wherein, in the absence of applied voltage, the director of liquid crystal composition is aligned with a pretilt in a range of not less than 0.5° and not more than 5° relative to a perpendicular direction to the first alignment film and the second alignment film. 5. The display panel of claim 1, wherein the liquid crystal composition contains liquid crystal molecules having negative dielectric anisotropy. 6. The display panel of claim 1, wherein a single thin film transistor of a reverse staggered type is included in each of the plurality of unit pixels. 7. The display panel of claim 6, wherein a light shielding layer is formed to block direct light from a light source section to a semiconductor layer composing the thin film transistor. 8. The display panel of claim 7, wherein the light shielding layer is a gate electrode. 9. A display apparatus comprising:
a display panel of claim 1; a light source section to emit light toward the first substrate; and a light diffusing member having a light input plane facing toward the display panel and an light output plane as an opposite plane, the light diffusing member allowing light which is emitted from the display panel to be diffused and output from the light output plane, wherein a full width of a polar angle corresponding to a decrement from a luminance, at the front, of light which is output from the light output plane to ⅓ of the luminance is 85° or more but less than 180°. 10. The display apparatus of claim 9, wherein, in the light diffusing member, a plurality of light diffusing portions are provided between the light input plane and the light output plane to allow light which is emitted from the display panel to be output from the light output plane, with an angular distribution thereof expanded, and a light shielding portion is provided in a region excluding the light diffusing portions. 11. The display apparatus of claim 9,
wherein the light source section includes a light converging member to allow light from the light source section to be converged and emitted toward the display panel, and wherein a full width of a polar angle corresponding to a decrement from a luminance, at the front, of light which is emitted from the light source section to ½ of a maximum luminance thereof is 60° or less. 12. The display panel of claim 8, wherein a width of the gate electrode along a source-drain direction is 1.5 times or less of a width of the semiconductor layer along the source-drain direction. 13. The display panel of claim 8, wherein a width of the gate electrode along a source-drain direction is 1.2 times or less of a width of the semiconductor layer along the source-drain direction. 14. The display panel of claim 1,
wherein each of the first alignment film and the second alignment film is a photo-alignment film, and wherein an orientation direction defined by the first alignment film differs from an orientation direction defined by the second alignment film by substantially 90°. 15. The display apparatus of claim 9,
wherein the light source section includes a light converging member to converge light from the light source section and emit the light toward the display panel, and wherein a full width of a polar angle corresponding to a decrement from a luminance at the front of light which is emitted from the light source section to ½ of a maximum luminance thereof is 40° or less. | It relates to: a display panel including a first substrate and a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer retained therebetween, a first alignment film provided on a surface of the first substrate facing toward the liquid crystal layer, and a second alignment film provided on a surface of the second substrate facing toward the liquid crystal layer; and a display apparatus that includes the display panel. In the display panel, all of a plurality of directors of liquid crystal composition composing the liquid crystal layer are essentially perpendicular to the first alignment film and the second alignment film in the absence of applied voltage; a liquid crystal layer included in each of a plurality of unit pixels arranged in a matrix along a row direction and along a column direction has a single alignment state; and a director of liquid crystal composition located at a central portion in a first unit pixel that is one of the plurality of unit pixels is in an opposite orientation with respect to a director of liquid crystal composition located at a central portion in a second unit pixel that is in a same row or a same column as the first unit pixel.1. A display panel comprising a first substrate and a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer retained therebetween, a first alignment film provided on a surface of the first substrate facing toward the liquid crystal layer, and a second alignment film provided on a surface of the second substrate facing toward the liquid crystal layer, wherein,
all of a plurality of directors of liquid crystal composition composing the liquid crystal layer are essentially perpendicular to the first alignment film and the second alignment film in the absence of applied voltage; a liquid crystal layer included in each of a plurality of unit pixels arranged in a matrix along a row direction and along a column direction has a single alignment state; and a director of liquid crystal composition located at a central portion in a first unit pixel that is one of the plurality of unit pixels is in an opposite orientation with respect to a director of liquid crystal composition located at a central portion in a second unit pixel that is in a same row or a same column as the first unit pixel. 2. The display panel of claim 1, wherein the second unit pixel is adjacent to the first unit pixel along at least one of the row direction and the column direction. 3. The display panel of claim 1, wherein the second unit pixel is included in a second color filter set that is, along one of the row direction and the column direction, adjacent to a first color filter set that includes the first unit pixel. 4. The display panel of claim 1, wherein, in the absence of applied voltage, the director of liquid crystal composition is aligned with a pretilt in a range of not less than 0.5° and not more than 5° relative to a perpendicular direction to the first alignment film and the second alignment film. 5. The display panel of claim 1, wherein the liquid crystal composition contains liquid crystal molecules having negative dielectric anisotropy. 6. The display panel of claim 1, wherein a single thin film transistor of a reverse staggered type is included in each of the plurality of unit pixels. 7. The display panel of claim 6, wherein a light shielding layer is formed to block direct light from a light source section to a semiconductor layer composing the thin film transistor. 8. The display panel of claim 7, wherein the light shielding layer is a gate electrode. 9. A display apparatus comprising:
a display panel of claim 1; a light source section to emit light toward the first substrate; and a light diffusing member having a light input plane facing toward the display panel and an light output plane as an opposite plane, the light diffusing member allowing light which is emitted from the display panel to be diffused and output from the light output plane, wherein a full width of a polar angle corresponding to a decrement from a luminance, at the front, of light which is output from the light output plane to ⅓ of the luminance is 85° or more but less than 180°. 10. The display apparatus of claim 9, wherein, in the light diffusing member, a plurality of light diffusing portions are provided between the light input plane and the light output plane to allow light which is emitted from the display panel to be output from the light output plane, with an angular distribution thereof expanded, and a light shielding portion is provided in a region excluding the light diffusing portions. 11. The display apparatus of claim 9,
wherein the light source section includes a light converging member to allow light from the light source section to be converged and emitted toward the display panel, and wherein a full width of a polar angle corresponding to a decrement from a luminance, at the front, of light which is emitted from the light source section to ½ of a maximum luminance thereof is 60° or less. 12. The display panel of claim 8, wherein a width of the gate electrode along a source-drain direction is 1.5 times or less of a width of the semiconductor layer along the source-drain direction. 13. The display panel of claim 8, wherein a width of the gate electrode along a source-drain direction is 1.2 times or less of a width of the semiconductor layer along the source-drain direction. 14. The display panel of claim 1,
wherein each of the first alignment film and the second alignment film is a photo-alignment film, and wherein an orientation direction defined by the first alignment film differs from an orientation direction defined by the second alignment film by substantially 90°. 15. The display apparatus of claim 9,
wherein the light source section includes a light converging member to converge light from the light source section and emit the light toward the display panel, and wherein a full width of a polar angle corresponding to a decrement from a luminance at the front of light which is emitted from the light source section to ½ of a maximum luminance thereof is 40° or less. | 2,800 |
340,566 | 16,642,030 | 2,871 | An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen and an OLED display device are provided. The OLED display screen has a first display region, a second display region, and a folded display region. A bonding region is disposed on a side edge of the second display region away from the folded display region. Only part of a first backplate disposed on the second display region close to the bonding region is retained and replaced with a buffer layer to ensure stability of a shape of the folded display region and prevent wave warping. | 1. An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, comprising a foldable first display region and a foldable second display region, and a folded display region positioned between the first display region and the second display region, wherein the first display region and the second display region are stacked after the first display region and the second display region are folded, a bonding region is disposed on a side edge of the second display region away from the folded display region, the bonding region comprises a bending region and a non-bending region, the bending region is disposed between the second display region and the non-bending region, and a chip on film is disposed on a display panel corresponding to the bonding region, wherein the OLED display screen comprises at least:
the display panel; and a first backplate disposed on at least part of the second display region close to the bonding region, wherein the display panel is disposed on the first backplate. 2. The OLED display screen according to claim 1, further comprising a buffer layer, wherein the buffer layer is disposed on the first display region, the folded display region, and the second display region, and the buffer layer covers the first backplate. 3. The OLED display screen according to claim 1, further comprising a second backplate, wherein the second backplate is disposed on the non-bending region, and the second backplate is disposed on a side of the display panel close to the second display region. 4. The OLED display screen according to claim 3, wherein a size of the first backplate in a first direction is greater than or equal to a size of the second backplate in the first direction, the first direction is a direction perpendicular to an extending direction of a bending axis of the bonding region, and the OLED display screen is bent along the bending axis. 5. The OLED display screen according to claim 4, wherein the size of the first backplate in the first direction ranges from 5 mm to 15 mm, and the size of the second backplate in the first direction ranges from 2 mm to 5 mm. 6. The OLED display screen according to claim 2, wherein a material of the buffer layer is foam. 7. An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, comprising a foldable first display region and a foldable second display region, and a folded display region positioned between the first display region and the second display region, wherein the first display region and the second display region are stacked after the first display region and the second display region are folded, and a bonding region is disposed on a side edge of the second display region away from the folded display region, wherein the OLED display screen comprises at least:
a display panel; and a first backplate disposed on at least part of the second display region close to the bonding region, wherein the display panel is disposed on the first backplate, and a chip on film is disposed on the display panel corresponding to the bonding region. 8. The OLED display screen according to claim 7, further comprising a buffer layer, wherein the buffer layer is disposed on the first display region, the folded display region, and the second display region, and the buffer layer covers the first backplate. 9. The OLED display screen according to claim 7, wherein the bonding region comprises a bending region and a non-bending region, and the bending region is disposed between the second display region and the non-bending region. 10. The OLED display screen according to claim 9, further comprising a second backplate, wherein the second backplate is disposed on the non-bending region, and the second backplate is disposed on a side of the display panel close to the second display region. 11. The OLED display screen according to claim 10, wherein a size of the first backplate in a first direction is greater than or equal to a size of the second backplate in the first direction, the first direction is a direction perpendicular to an extending direction of a bending axis of the bonding region, and the OLED display screen is bent along the bending axis. 12. The OLED display screen according to claim 11, wherein the size of the first backplate in the first direction ranges from 5 mm to 15 mm, and the size of the second backplate in the first direction ranges from 2 mm to 5 mm. 13. The OLED display screen according to claim 11, wherein a thickness of the first backplate and the second backplate ranges from 40 μm to 75 μm. 14. The OLED display screen according to claim 11, wherein a reinforcing plate is disposed between the first backplate and the second backplate. 15. The OLED display screen according to claim 8, wherein a material of the buffer layer is foam. 16. The OLED display screen according to claim 7, further comprising:
a touch layer disposed on the display panel; and a polarizer disposed on the touch layer; wherein the display panel and the touch layer are connected by a first adhesive layer, and the touch layer and the polarizer are connected by a second adhesive layer. 17. The OLED display screen according to claim 16, wherein the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer are an optical glue. 18. The OLED display screen according to claim 16, wherein a thickness of each of the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer is 100 μm. 19. (canceled) 20. An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display device, comprising the OLED display screen of claim 7. | An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen and an OLED display device are provided. The OLED display screen has a first display region, a second display region, and a folded display region. A bonding region is disposed on a side edge of the second display region away from the folded display region. Only part of a first backplate disposed on the second display region close to the bonding region is retained and replaced with a buffer layer to ensure stability of a shape of the folded display region and prevent wave warping.1. An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, comprising a foldable first display region and a foldable second display region, and a folded display region positioned between the first display region and the second display region, wherein the first display region and the second display region are stacked after the first display region and the second display region are folded, a bonding region is disposed on a side edge of the second display region away from the folded display region, the bonding region comprises a bending region and a non-bending region, the bending region is disposed between the second display region and the non-bending region, and a chip on film is disposed on a display panel corresponding to the bonding region, wherein the OLED display screen comprises at least:
the display panel; and a first backplate disposed on at least part of the second display region close to the bonding region, wherein the display panel is disposed on the first backplate. 2. The OLED display screen according to claim 1, further comprising a buffer layer, wherein the buffer layer is disposed on the first display region, the folded display region, and the second display region, and the buffer layer covers the first backplate. 3. The OLED display screen according to claim 1, further comprising a second backplate, wherein the second backplate is disposed on the non-bending region, and the second backplate is disposed on a side of the display panel close to the second display region. 4. The OLED display screen according to claim 3, wherein a size of the first backplate in a first direction is greater than or equal to a size of the second backplate in the first direction, the first direction is a direction perpendicular to an extending direction of a bending axis of the bonding region, and the OLED display screen is bent along the bending axis. 5. The OLED display screen according to claim 4, wherein the size of the first backplate in the first direction ranges from 5 mm to 15 mm, and the size of the second backplate in the first direction ranges from 2 mm to 5 mm. 6. The OLED display screen according to claim 2, wherein a material of the buffer layer is foam. 7. An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, comprising a foldable first display region and a foldable second display region, and a folded display region positioned between the first display region and the second display region, wherein the first display region and the second display region are stacked after the first display region and the second display region are folded, and a bonding region is disposed on a side edge of the second display region away from the folded display region, wherein the OLED display screen comprises at least:
a display panel; and a first backplate disposed on at least part of the second display region close to the bonding region, wherein the display panel is disposed on the first backplate, and a chip on film is disposed on the display panel corresponding to the bonding region. 8. The OLED display screen according to claim 7, further comprising a buffer layer, wherein the buffer layer is disposed on the first display region, the folded display region, and the second display region, and the buffer layer covers the first backplate. 9. The OLED display screen according to claim 7, wherein the bonding region comprises a bending region and a non-bending region, and the bending region is disposed between the second display region and the non-bending region. 10. The OLED display screen according to claim 9, further comprising a second backplate, wherein the second backplate is disposed on the non-bending region, and the second backplate is disposed on a side of the display panel close to the second display region. 11. The OLED display screen according to claim 10, wherein a size of the first backplate in a first direction is greater than or equal to a size of the second backplate in the first direction, the first direction is a direction perpendicular to an extending direction of a bending axis of the bonding region, and the OLED display screen is bent along the bending axis. 12. The OLED display screen according to claim 11, wherein the size of the first backplate in the first direction ranges from 5 mm to 15 mm, and the size of the second backplate in the first direction ranges from 2 mm to 5 mm. 13. The OLED display screen according to claim 11, wherein a thickness of the first backplate and the second backplate ranges from 40 μm to 75 μm. 14. The OLED display screen according to claim 11, wherein a reinforcing plate is disposed between the first backplate and the second backplate. 15. The OLED display screen according to claim 8, wherein a material of the buffer layer is foam. 16. The OLED display screen according to claim 7, further comprising:
a touch layer disposed on the display panel; and a polarizer disposed on the touch layer; wherein the display panel and the touch layer are connected by a first adhesive layer, and the touch layer and the polarizer are connected by a second adhesive layer. 17. The OLED display screen according to claim 16, wherein the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer are an optical glue. 18. The OLED display screen according to claim 16, wherein a thickness of each of the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer is 100 μm. 19. (canceled) 20. An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display device, comprising the OLED display screen of claim 7. | 2,800 |
340,567 | 16,642,042 | 2,871 | A system, method, node and computer program for allocating a user equipment, UE, (30) roaming in a visited network (10), to a dedicated core network, DCN, (120) out of a plurality of DCN (120) available in the visited network (10), is provided. The method comprises receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network (20) of the roaming UE (30), and determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network (10). The method further comprises determining, if the DCN-type is not supported by the visited network (10), an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network (10) and allocating, by the visited network (10), the roaming UE (30) to a DCN (120) of the alternative DCN-type. | 1-27. (canceled) 28. A method for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, the method comprising:
receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determining, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and allocating, by the visited network, the roaming UE to a DCN of the alternative DCN-type. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the trigger is a signaling message. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the trigger is a service call. 31. The method of claim 28, wherein at least one of the DCN in the plurality of DCN has different capabilities. 32. The method of claim 28, wherein a DCN-type is deemed supported by the visited network when the visited network comprises at least one DCN adapted to handle UEs having a subscription to that particular DCN-type, otherwise the DCN-type is deemed not supported. 33. The method of claim 28, wherein the determining the alternative DCN-type is based on:
DCN-types being equivalent to the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator; DCN-types matching the intended usage by the UE as derived from the DCN-type indicator; additional data available in the subscription of the UE; a roaming agreement between an operator of the home network and an operator of the visited network, with such roaming agreement defining mapping rules for the DCN-type indicator; and/or a load sharing algorithm when the more than one DCN-types qualify. 34. The method of claim 28, wherein the receiving, the determining whether the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network, and the determining the alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network are executed by a network element in the visited network. 35. The method of claim 28, wherein the receiving, the determining whether the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network, and the determining the alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network are executed by a network element in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network. 36. The method of claim 34, further comprising:
forwarding the received trigger by the network element; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 37. The method of claim 36, further comprising caching, by the network element, the forwarded DCN-type indicator for a particular UE. 38. The method of claim 37, further comprising the network element:
receiving a request for a DCN-type indicator destined to the home network; and when the request is for a UE for which the DCN-type indicator was cached, returning the cached DCN-type indicator without forwarding the request to the home network. 39. A method, in a network element, for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, the method comprising the network element:
receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determining, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and forwarding the received trigger; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 40. The method of claim 39, wherein the trigger is a signaling message. 41. The method of claim 39, wherein the trigger is a service call. 42. The method of claim 39, wherein at least one of the DCN in the plurality of DCN has different capabilities. 43. The method of claim 39, wherein a DCN-type is deemed supported by the visited network when the visited network comprises at least one DCN adapted to handle UEs having a subscription to that particular DCN-type, otherwise the DCN-type is deemed not supported. 44. The method of claim 39, wherein the determination of an alternative DCN-type is based on:
DCN-types being equivalent to the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator; DCN-types matching the intended usage by the UE as derived from the DCN-type indicator; additional data available in the subscription of the UE; a roaming agreement between an operator of the home network and an operator of the visited network, with such roaming agreement defining mapping rules for the DCN-type indicator; and/or a load sharing algorithm when the more than one DCN-types qualify. 45. The method of claim 39, wherein the network element is located in the visited network. 46. The method of claim 39, wherein the network element is located in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network. 47. The method of claim 39, further comprising the network element caching the forwarded DCN-type indicator for a particular UE. 48. The method of claim 47, further comprising the network element:
receiving a request for a DCN-type indicator destined to the home network; and when the request is for a UE for which the DCN-type indicator was cached, returning the cached DCN-type indicator without forwarding the request to the home network. 49. A network element for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, the network element comprising:
processing circuitry; memory containing instructions executable by the processing circuitry whereby the network element is operative to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE;
determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network;
determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and
forward the received trigger;
wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 50. A system for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, the system comprising:
a network element; one or more roaming UE, roaming in the visited network, including a first roaming UE; the visited network, comprising a plurality of DCN; and a home network of the first roaming UE; wherein the network element is operative to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the first roaming UE;
determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network;
determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and
forward the received trigger;
wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 51. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing a computer program product for controlling a network element for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, wherein the network element is in the visited network, the computer program product comprising program instructions which, when run on processing circuitry of the network element, causes the network element to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and allocate, by the visited network, the roaming UE to a DCN of the alternative DCN-type. 52. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing a computer program product for controlling a network element for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, wherein the network element is in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network, the computer program product comprising program instructions which, when run on processing circuitry of the network element, causes the network element to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and forward the received trigger; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. | A system, method, node and computer program for allocating a user equipment, UE, (30) roaming in a visited network (10), to a dedicated core network, DCN, (120) out of a plurality of DCN (120) available in the visited network (10), is provided. The method comprises receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network (20) of the roaming UE (30), and determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network (10). The method further comprises determining, if the DCN-type is not supported by the visited network (10), an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network (10) and allocating, by the visited network (10), the roaming UE (30) to a DCN (120) of the alternative DCN-type.1-27. (canceled) 28. A method for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, the method comprising:
receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determining, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and allocating, by the visited network, the roaming UE to a DCN of the alternative DCN-type. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the trigger is a signaling message. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the trigger is a service call. 31. The method of claim 28, wherein at least one of the DCN in the plurality of DCN has different capabilities. 32. The method of claim 28, wherein a DCN-type is deemed supported by the visited network when the visited network comprises at least one DCN adapted to handle UEs having a subscription to that particular DCN-type, otherwise the DCN-type is deemed not supported. 33. The method of claim 28, wherein the determining the alternative DCN-type is based on:
DCN-types being equivalent to the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator; DCN-types matching the intended usage by the UE as derived from the DCN-type indicator; additional data available in the subscription of the UE; a roaming agreement between an operator of the home network and an operator of the visited network, with such roaming agreement defining mapping rules for the DCN-type indicator; and/or a load sharing algorithm when the more than one DCN-types qualify. 34. The method of claim 28, wherein the receiving, the determining whether the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network, and the determining the alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network are executed by a network element in the visited network. 35. The method of claim 28, wherein the receiving, the determining whether the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network, and the determining the alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network are executed by a network element in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network. 36. The method of claim 34, further comprising:
forwarding the received trigger by the network element; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 37. The method of claim 36, further comprising caching, by the network element, the forwarded DCN-type indicator for a particular UE. 38. The method of claim 37, further comprising the network element:
receiving a request for a DCN-type indicator destined to the home network; and when the request is for a UE for which the DCN-type indicator was cached, returning the cached DCN-type indicator without forwarding the request to the home network. 39. A method, in a network element, for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, the method comprising the network element:
receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determining, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and forwarding the received trigger; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 40. The method of claim 39, wherein the trigger is a signaling message. 41. The method of claim 39, wherein the trigger is a service call. 42. The method of claim 39, wherein at least one of the DCN in the plurality of DCN has different capabilities. 43. The method of claim 39, wherein a DCN-type is deemed supported by the visited network when the visited network comprises at least one DCN adapted to handle UEs having a subscription to that particular DCN-type, otherwise the DCN-type is deemed not supported. 44. The method of claim 39, wherein the determination of an alternative DCN-type is based on:
DCN-types being equivalent to the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator; DCN-types matching the intended usage by the UE as derived from the DCN-type indicator; additional data available in the subscription of the UE; a roaming agreement between an operator of the home network and an operator of the visited network, with such roaming agreement defining mapping rules for the DCN-type indicator; and/or a load sharing algorithm when the more than one DCN-types qualify. 45. The method of claim 39, wherein the network element is located in the visited network. 46. The method of claim 39, wherein the network element is located in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network. 47. The method of claim 39, further comprising the network element caching the forwarded DCN-type indicator for a particular UE. 48. The method of claim 47, further comprising the network element:
receiving a request for a DCN-type indicator destined to the home network; and when the request is for a UE for which the DCN-type indicator was cached, returning the cached DCN-type indicator without forwarding the request to the home network. 49. A network element for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, the network element comprising:
processing circuitry; memory containing instructions executable by the processing circuitry whereby the network element is operative to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE;
determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network;
determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and
forward the received trigger;
wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 50. A system for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, the system comprising:
a network element; one or more roaming UE, roaming in the visited network, including a first roaming UE; the visited network, comprising a plurality of DCN; and a home network of the first roaming UE; wherein the network element is operative to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the first roaming UE;
determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network;
determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and
forward the received trigger;
wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 51. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing a computer program product for controlling a network element for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, wherein the network element is in the visited network, the computer program product comprising program instructions which, when run on processing circuitry of the network element, causes the network element to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and allocate, by the visited network, the roaming UE to a DCN of the alternative DCN-type. 52. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing a computer program product for controlling a network element for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, wherein the network element is in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network, the computer program product comprising program instructions which, when run on processing circuitry of the network element, causes the network element to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and forward the received trigger; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. | 2,800 |
340,568 | 90,014,463 | 2,871 | A system, method, node and computer program for allocating a user equipment, UE, (30) roaming in a visited network (10), to a dedicated core network, DCN, (120) out of a plurality of DCN (120) available in the visited network (10), is provided. The method comprises receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network (20) of the roaming UE (30), and determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network (10). The method further comprises determining, if the DCN-type is not supported by the visited network (10), an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network (10) and allocating, by the visited network (10), the roaming UE (30) to a DCN (120) of the alternative DCN-type. | 1-27. (canceled) 28. A method for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, the method comprising:
receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determining, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and allocating, by the visited network, the roaming UE to a DCN of the alternative DCN-type. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the trigger is a signaling message. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the trigger is a service call. 31. The method of claim 28, wherein at least one of the DCN in the plurality of DCN has different capabilities. 32. The method of claim 28, wherein a DCN-type is deemed supported by the visited network when the visited network comprises at least one DCN adapted to handle UEs having a subscription to that particular DCN-type, otherwise the DCN-type is deemed not supported. 33. The method of claim 28, wherein the determining the alternative DCN-type is based on:
DCN-types being equivalent to the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator; DCN-types matching the intended usage by the UE as derived from the DCN-type indicator; additional data available in the subscription of the UE; a roaming agreement between an operator of the home network and an operator of the visited network, with such roaming agreement defining mapping rules for the DCN-type indicator; and/or a load sharing algorithm when the more than one DCN-types qualify. 34. The method of claim 28, wherein the receiving, the determining whether the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network, and the determining the alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network are executed by a network element in the visited network. 35. The method of claim 28, wherein the receiving, the determining whether the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network, and the determining the alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network are executed by a network element in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network. 36. The method of claim 34, further comprising:
forwarding the received trigger by the network element; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 37. The method of claim 36, further comprising caching, by the network element, the forwarded DCN-type indicator for a particular UE. 38. The method of claim 37, further comprising the network element:
receiving a request for a DCN-type indicator destined to the home network; and when the request is for a UE for which the DCN-type indicator was cached, returning the cached DCN-type indicator without forwarding the request to the home network. 39. A method, in a network element, for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, the method comprising the network element:
receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determining, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and forwarding the received trigger; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 40. The method of claim 39, wherein the trigger is a signaling message. 41. The method of claim 39, wherein the trigger is a service call. 42. The method of claim 39, wherein at least one of the DCN in the plurality of DCN has different capabilities. 43. The method of claim 39, wherein a DCN-type is deemed supported by the visited network when the visited network comprises at least one DCN adapted to handle UEs having a subscription to that particular DCN-type, otherwise the DCN-type is deemed not supported. 44. The method of claim 39, wherein the determination of an alternative DCN-type is based on:
DCN-types being equivalent to the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator; DCN-types matching the intended usage by the UE as derived from the DCN-type indicator; additional data available in the subscription of the UE; a roaming agreement between an operator of the home network and an operator of the visited network, with such roaming agreement defining mapping rules for the DCN-type indicator; and/or a load sharing algorithm when the more than one DCN-types qualify. 45. The method of claim 39, wherein the network element is located in the visited network. 46. The method of claim 39, wherein the network element is located in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network. 47. The method of claim 39, further comprising the network element caching the forwarded DCN-type indicator for a particular UE. 48. The method of claim 47, further comprising the network element:
receiving a request for a DCN-type indicator destined to the home network; and when the request is for a UE for which the DCN-type indicator was cached, returning the cached DCN-type indicator without forwarding the request to the home network. 49. A network element for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, the network element comprising:
processing circuitry; memory containing instructions executable by the processing circuitry whereby the network element is operative to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE;
determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network;
determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and
forward the received trigger;
wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 50. A system for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, the system comprising:
a network element; one or more roaming UE, roaming in the visited network, including a first roaming UE; the visited network, comprising a plurality of DCN; and a home network of the first roaming UE; wherein the network element is operative to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the first roaming UE;
determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network;
determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and
forward the received trigger;
wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 51. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing a computer program product for controlling a network element for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, wherein the network element is in the visited network, the computer program product comprising program instructions which, when run on processing circuitry of the network element, causes the network element to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and allocate, by the visited network, the roaming UE to a DCN of the alternative DCN-type. 52. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing a computer program product for controlling a network element for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, wherein the network element is in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network, the computer program product comprising program instructions which, when run on processing circuitry of the network element, causes the network element to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and forward the received trigger; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. | A system, method, node and computer program for allocating a user equipment, UE, (30) roaming in a visited network (10), to a dedicated core network, DCN, (120) out of a plurality of DCN (120) available in the visited network (10), is provided. The method comprises receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network (20) of the roaming UE (30), and determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network (10). The method further comprises determining, if the DCN-type is not supported by the visited network (10), an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network (10) and allocating, by the visited network (10), the roaming UE (30) to a DCN (120) of the alternative DCN-type.1-27. (canceled) 28. A method for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, the method comprising:
receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determining, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and allocating, by the visited network, the roaming UE to a DCN of the alternative DCN-type. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the trigger is a signaling message. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the trigger is a service call. 31. The method of claim 28, wherein at least one of the DCN in the plurality of DCN has different capabilities. 32. The method of claim 28, wherein a DCN-type is deemed supported by the visited network when the visited network comprises at least one DCN adapted to handle UEs having a subscription to that particular DCN-type, otherwise the DCN-type is deemed not supported. 33. The method of claim 28, wherein the determining the alternative DCN-type is based on:
DCN-types being equivalent to the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator; DCN-types matching the intended usage by the UE as derived from the DCN-type indicator; additional data available in the subscription of the UE; a roaming agreement between an operator of the home network and an operator of the visited network, with such roaming agreement defining mapping rules for the DCN-type indicator; and/or a load sharing algorithm when the more than one DCN-types qualify. 34. The method of claim 28, wherein the receiving, the determining whether the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network, and the determining the alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network are executed by a network element in the visited network. 35. The method of claim 28, wherein the receiving, the determining whether the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network, and the determining the alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network are executed by a network element in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network. 36. The method of claim 34, further comprising:
forwarding the received trigger by the network element; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 37. The method of claim 36, further comprising caching, by the network element, the forwarded DCN-type indicator for a particular UE. 38. The method of claim 37, further comprising the network element:
receiving a request for a DCN-type indicator destined to the home network; and when the request is for a UE for which the DCN-type indicator was cached, returning the cached DCN-type indicator without forwarding the request to the home network. 39. A method, in a network element, for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, the method comprising the network element:
receiving a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determining, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determining, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and forwarding the received trigger; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 40. The method of claim 39, wherein the trigger is a signaling message. 41. The method of claim 39, wherein the trigger is a service call. 42. The method of claim 39, wherein at least one of the DCN in the plurality of DCN has different capabilities. 43. The method of claim 39, wherein a DCN-type is deemed supported by the visited network when the visited network comprises at least one DCN adapted to handle UEs having a subscription to that particular DCN-type, otherwise the DCN-type is deemed not supported. 44. The method of claim 39, wherein the determination of an alternative DCN-type is based on:
DCN-types being equivalent to the DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator; DCN-types matching the intended usage by the UE as derived from the DCN-type indicator; additional data available in the subscription of the UE; a roaming agreement between an operator of the home network and an operator of the visited network, with such roaming agreement defining mapping rules for the DCN-type indicator; and/or a load sharing algorithm when the more than one DCN-types qualify. 45. The method of claim 39, wherein the network element is located in the visited network. 46. The method of claim 39, wherein the network element is located in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network. 47. The method of claim 39, further comprising the network element caching the forwarded DCN-type indicator for a particular UE. 48. The method of claim 47, further comprising the network element:
receiving a request for a DCN-type indicator destined to the home network; and when the request is for a UE for which the DCN-type indicator was cached, returning the cached DCN-type indicator without forwarding the request to the home network. 49. A network element for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, the network element comprising:
processing circuitry; memory containing instructions executable by the processing circuitry whereby the network element is operative to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE;
determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network;
determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and
forward the received trigger;
wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 50. A system for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, the system comprising:
a network element; one or more roaming UE, roaming in the visited network, including a first roaming UE; the visited network, comprising a plurality of DCN; and a home network of the first roaming UE; wherein the network element is operative to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the first roaming UE;
determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether an DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network;
determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and
forward the received trigger;
wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. 51. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing a computer program product for controlling a network element for allocating a roaming user equipment (UE), roaming in a visited network, to a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in the visited network, wherein the network element is in the visited network, the computer program product comprising program instructions which, when run on processing circuitry of the network element, causes the network element to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and allocate, by the visited network, the roaming UE to a DCN of the alternative DCN-type. 52. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing a computer program product for controlling a network element for determining a dedicated core network (DCN) out of a plurality of DCN available in a visited network where a roaming UE is located, wherein the network element is in a transit network located between the visited network and the home network, the computer program product comprising program instructions which, when run on processing circuitry of the network element, causes the network element to:
receive a trigger comprising a DCN-type indicator from a home network of the roaming UE; determine, responsive to the reception of the DCN-type indicator, whether a DCN-type indicated by the received DCN-type indicator is supported by the visited network; determine, in response to the DCN-type not being supported by the visited network, an alternative DCN-type supported by the visited network; and forward the received trigger; wherein when the alternative DCN-type was determined, the received DCN-type indicator in the trigger is replaced by a DCN-type indicator indicating the alternative DCN-type prior to the forwarding. | 2,800 |
340,569 | 16,642,024 | 2,871 | A device capable of automatically igniting or heating a cigarette includes a heat source system, a control system, and the openable and closeable top cover. The heat source system includes the electric heating chamber and the igniter. The igniter includes the electric heating element. The electric heating chamber includes at least one pair of light passing holes of the electric heating chamber. The control system includes the control circuit board, the mechanical switch, the mode switching switch, the infrared light source, the light sensing switch, and the device main circuit switch. The mechanical switch controls the top cover to be opened or closed and controls the device main circuit switch to be turned on or off. The mode switching switch is used for switching between an operation of the igniter and an operation of the electric heating chamber. | 1. A device for automatically igniting or heating a cigarette, comprising:
a heat source system, a control system, and an openable and closeable top cover; wherein: the heat source system comprises an electric heating chamber and an igniter, wherein the igniter is located at a bottom of the electric heating chamber; the igniter comprises an electric heating element; the electric heating chamber comprises at least one pair of first light passing holes, wherein the at least one pair of first light passing holes penetrate a wall of the electric heating chamber; and the control system comprises a control circuit board, a mechanical switch, a mode switching switch, an infrared light source, a light sensing switch, and a device main circuit switch; wherein the mechanical switch controls the openable and closeable top cover to be opened or closed and controls the device main circuit switch to be turned on or off; the mode switching switch is configured to switch between an operation of the igniter and an operation of the electric heating chamber; the infrared light source, the light sensing switch, and the at least one pair of first light passing holes are aligned with one another; the light sensing switch controls the igniter or the electric heating chamber to be powered on or off. 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein: a thermal insulation layer is arranged outside the electric heating chamber, and an air chamber is arranged between the electric heating chamber and the thermal insulation layer. 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein: the device further comprises an auxiliary cigarette accommodation case. 4. The device according to claim 2, wherein: at least one pair of second light passing holes are arranged on the thermal insulation layer, and the at least one pair of second light passing holes are aligned with the at least one pair of first light passing holes. 5. The device according to claim 1, wherein: the device further comprises a battery and/or a charging interface. 6. The device according to claim 1, wherein: the electric heating chamber is arranged in a manner allowing the electric heating chamber to slidably extend or retract relative to the device. 7. The device according to claim 6, wherein: the device further comprises an electric heating chamber sliding button, and the electric heating chamber sliding button is fixed on an outer wall of the electric heating chamber and extends outside the device. 8. A method of automatically igniting or heating the cigarette by using the device according to claim 1, comprising the following steps:
step (1): pressing the mechanical switch, unlocking a snap buckle of the openable and closeable top cover to open the openable and closeable top cover, triggering the device main circuit switch, wherein a main circuit of the device is connected, the infrared light source works to emit an infrared light, and the infrared light reaches the light sensing switch via the at least one pair of first light passing holes; setting the mode switching switch according to a type of a cigarette to be smoked; if the cigarette to be smoked is a carbon-heated cigarette or an end-ignition type cigarette, setting an ignition mode, wherein only the igniter is powered on to operate in the ignition mode, and the electric heating chamber is not powered on to operate in the ignition mode; if the cigarette to be smoked is an electric heating cigarette, setting a heating mode, wherein only the electric heating chamber is powered on to operate in the heating mode, and the igniter is not powered on to operate in the heating mode; entering a standby state of the device; and step (2): inserting the cigarette to be smoked into the electric heating chamber, when the cigarette to be smoked blocks the infrared light, according to a mode setting of the mode switching switch, activating the igniter to be powered on to operate to ignite an insertion end of the cigarette to be smoked by the light sensing switch, or activating the electric heating chamber to be powered on to operate to circumferentially heat the cigarette to be smoked by the light sensing switch; and entering a working state of the device. 9. The method according to claim 8, wherein, the method further comprises the following step:
step (3): sensing the infrared light and restoring the device to the standby state by the light sensing switch after the cigarette to be smoked is removed from the electric heating chamber. 10. The method according to claim 8, wherein, the method further comprises the following step:
step (4) cutting off the main circuit of the device by the device main circuit switch after the openable and closeable top cover is closed, and entering an off state of the device. 11. The method according to claim 8, wherein: a thermal insulation layer is arranged outside the electric heating chamber, and an air chamber is arranged between the electric heating chamber and the thermal insulation layer. 12. The method according to claim 8, wherein: the device further comprises an auxiliary cigarette accommodation case. 13. The method according to claim 8, wherein: at least one pair of second light passing holes are arranged on the thermal insulation layer, and the at least one pair of second light passing holes are aligned with the at least one pair of first light passing holes. 14. The method according to claim 8, wherein: the device further comprises a battery and/or a charging interface. 15. The method according to claim 8, wherein: the electric heating chamber is arranged in a manner allowing the electric heating chamber to slidably extend or retract relative to the device. | A device capable of automatically igniting or heating a cigarette includes a heat source system, a control system, and the openable and closeable top cover. The heat source system includes the electric heating chamber and the igniter. The igniter includes the electric heating element. The electric heating chamber includes at least one pair of light passing holes of the electric heating chamber. The control system includes the control circuit board, the mechanical switch, the mode switching switch, the infrared light source, the light sensing switch, and the device main circuit switch. The mechanical switch controls the top cover to be opened or closed and controls the device main circuit switch to be turned on or off. The mode switching switch is used for switching between an operation of the igniter and an operation of the electric heating chamber.1. A device for automatically igniting or heating a cigarette, comprising:
a heat source system, a control system, and an openable and closeable top cover; wherein: the heat source system comprises an electric heating chamber and an igniter, wherein the igniter is located at a bottom of the electric heating chamber; the igniter comprises an electric heating element; the electric heating chamber comprises at least one pair of first light passing holes, wherein the at least one pair of first light passing holes penetrate a wall of the electric heating chamber; and the control system comprises a control circuit board, a mechanical switch, a mode switching switch, an infrared light source, a light sensing switch, and a device main circuit switch; wherein the mechanical switch controls the openable and closeable top cover to be opened or closed and controls the device main circuit switch to be turned on or off; the mode switching switch is configured to switch between an operation of the igniter and an operation of the electric heating chamber; the infrared light source, the light sensing switch, and the at least one pair of first light passing holes are aligned with one another; the light sensing switch controls the igniter or the electric heating chamber to be powered on or off. 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein: a thermal insulation layer is arranged outside the electric heating chamber, and an air chamber is arranged between the electric heating chamber and the thermal insulation layer. 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein: the device further comprises an auxiliary cigarette accommodation case. 4. The device according to claim 2, wherein: at least one pair of second light passing holes are arranged on the thermal insulation layer, and the at least one pair of second light passing holes are aligned with the at least one pair of first light passing holes. 5. The device according to claim 1, wherein: the device further comprises a battery and/or a charging interface. 6. The device according to claim 1, wherein: the electric heating chamber is arranged in a manner allowing the electric heating chamber to slidably extend or retract relative to the device. 7. The device according to claim 6, wherein: the device further comprises an electric heating chamber sliding button, and the electric heating chamber sliding button is fixed on an outer wall of the electric heating chamber and extends outside the device. 8. A method of automatically igniting or heating the cigarette by using the device according to claim 1, comprising the following steps:
step (1): pressing the mechanical switch, unlocking a snap buckle of the openable and closeable top cover to open the openable and closeable top cover, triggering the device main circuit switch, wherein a main circuit of the device is connected, the infrared light source works to emit an infrared light, and the infrared light reaches the light sensing switch via the at least one pair of first light passing holes; setting the mode switching switch according to a type of a cigarette to be smoked; if the cigarette to be smoked is a carbon-heated cigarette or an end-ignition type cigarette, setting an ignition mode, wherein only the igniter is powered on to operate in the ignition mode, and the electric heating chamber is not powered on to operate in the ignition mode; if the cigarette to be smoked is an electric heating cigarette, setting a heating mode, wherein only the electric heating chamber is powered on to operate in the heating mode, and the igniter is not powered on to operate in the heating mode; entering a standby state of the device; and step (2): inserting the cigarette to be smoked into the electric heating chamber, when the cigarette to be smoked blocks the infrared light, according to a mode setting of the mode switching switch, activating the igniter to be powered on to operate to ignite an insertion end of the cigarette to be smoked by the light sensing switch, or activating the electric heating chamber to be powered on to operate to circumferentially heat the cigarette to be smoked by the light sensing switch; and entering a working state of the device. 9. The method according to claim 8, wherein, the method further comprises the following step:
step (3): sensing the infrared light and restoring the device to the standby state by the light sensing switch after the cigarette to be smoked is removed from the electric heating chamber. 10. The method according to claim 8, wherein, the method further comprises the following step:
step (4) cutting off the main circuit of the device by the device main circuit switch after the openable and closeable top cover is closed, and entering an off state of the device. 11. The method according to claim 8, wherein: a thermal insulation layer is arranged outside the electric heating chamber, and an air chamber is arranged between the electric heating chamber and the thermal insulation layer. 12. The method according to claim 8, wherein: the device further comprises an auxiliary cigarette accommodation case. 13. The method according to claim 8, wherein: at least one pair of second light passing holes are arranged on the thermal insulation layer, and the at least one pair of second light passing holes are aligned with the at least one pair of first light passing holes. 14. The method according to claim 8, wherein: the device further comprises a battery and/or a charging interface. 15. The method according to claim 8, wherein: the electric heating chamber is arranged in a manner allowing the electric heating chamber to slidably extend or retract relative to the device. | 2,800 |
340,570 | 16,630,334 | 2,871 | An integrated motor cartridge (2) for connection to and for use in a pipetting system comprises a housing (4); a guide tube (14); a piston (16) provided with a plurality of permanent magnets (18), the piston having a pressure tube facing side and a pressure tube distal side, the piston being arranged in the guide tube and the piston having at least one seal (24) with respect to the guide tube; and a coil assembly (20) by means of which the piston can be moved in the guide tube when power is supplied to the coil assembly; wherein the guide tube, the piston and the coil assembly are arranged in the housing. The integrated motor cartridge further comprises a pressure tube connection (6) by means of which the guide tube, on the pressure tube facing side of the piston, can be connected to a pressure tube of the pipetting system in a gastight manner; and a power connection (8) which is coupled to the coil assembly and adapted to be coupled to a power supply arranged outside of the integrated motor cartridge; wherein the integrated motor cartridge can be introduced into and removed from the pipetting system as a unit. | 1. An integrated motor cartridge for connection to and for use in a pipetting system, comprising:
a housing, a guide tube, a piston provided with a plurality of permanent magnets, the piston having a pressure tube facing side and a pressure tube distal side, wherein the piston is arranged in the guide tube and wherein the piston has at least one seal with respect to the guide tube, and a coil assembly by means of which the piston can be moved in the guide tube when current is supplied to the coil assembly, wherein the guide tube, the piston and the coil assembly are arranged in the housing, wherein the integrated motor cartridge further comprises: a pressure tube connection by means of which the guide tube, on the pressure tube facing side, can be connected in a gastight manner to a pressure tube of the pipetting system, and a power connection which is coupled to the coil assembly and adapted to be coupled to a power supply arranged outside of the integrated motor cartridge, wherein the integrated motor cartridge can be introduced into and removed from the pipetting system as a unit. 2. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the pressure tube connection is designed to fix the position of the integrated motor cartridge with respect to the pipetting system. 3. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the pressure tube connection has a receptacle for a motor facing side of the pressure tube. 4. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 3,
wherein the receptacle has a contact surface for an O-ring arranged around the pressure tube. 5. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the power connection is designed as a printed circuit. 6. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 5,
wherein the printed circuit is disposed within the housing along the guide tube and/or extends through the housing in a pressure tube distal end portion of the integrated motor cartridge. 7. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
further comprising: a plurality of magnetic field sensors arranged within the housing along the guide tube for determining the position of the piston. 8. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 7,
further comprising: a sensor data connection coupled to the plurality of magnetic field sensors and adapted to be coupled to a control unit of the pipetting system arranged outside of the integrated motor cartridge. 9. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 7,
further comprising a memory element, the memory element preferably containing calibration data, the calibration data describing a correlation between measured values of the magnetic field sensors and the position of the piston. 10. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 9,
wherein the calibration data further include a description of the influence of the current flow of the coil assembly on the measured values of the magnetic field sensors. 11. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 9,
wherein the calibration data are adapted to be read out by a control unit of the pipetting system. 12. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the coil assembly comprises a plurality of coils arranged in a circular manner around the guide tube. 13. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the housing is made of a magnetically soft material, in particular of a magnetically soft nickel-iron alloy. 14. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the size of the housing is adapted to the grid of the pipetting system, in particular to a standardized grid pattern. 15. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the housing has a substantially rectangular cross section and/or wherein the housing, in cross section, has an area between 50 mm2 and 200 mm2, in particular between 100 mm2 and 150 mm2, still more in particular between 130 mm2 and 140 mm2. 16. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the piston has a seal with respect to the guide tube on the pressure tube facing side. 17. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the complete travel way of the piston is within the housing. 18. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein a stopper for the piston or an air filter or an integrated stopper/air filter unit is provided on the pressure tube distal side of the guide tube. 19. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
further comprising a temperature sensor arranged within the housing for temperature measurement within the integrated motor cartridge. 20. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
further comprising a cooling duct arranged within the housing along the guide tube and having a first opening through the housing on the pressure tube facing side of the housing and a second opening through the housing on the pressure tube distal side of the housing. 21. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
further comprising a support on the pressure tube distal side of the housing, with which the integrated motor cartridge can be fixed with respect to the pipetting system. 22. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 21,
wherein the support has a contact surface adapted to be engaged with a complementary contact surface of the pipetting system for alignment of the integrated motor cartridge and/or wherein the support has a guide member adapted to be introduced in a recess of the pipetting system for alignment of the integrated motor cartridge. 23. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 21,
wherein the support has a receptacle, in particular a hole or threaded hole, for introducing a locking element provided on the pipetting system, in particular a locking pin or a locking screw. 24. A pipetting system for aspirating and dispensing pipetting liquid, comprising:
at least one pressure tube, each of the at least one pressure tube having a coupling device for coupling a pipetting tip to the respective pressure tube, and for each of the at least one pressure tube, a motor cartridge connection for connecting the pipetting system to a respective integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1. 25. The pipetting system according to claim 24,
wherein the motor cartridge connection comprises: a pressure tube connection on the side of the pipetting system, which can be connected to the pressure tube connection of the integrated motor cartridge in a gastight manner. 26. The pipetting system according to claim 25,
wherein the pressure tube connection on the side of the pipetting system comprises a free end of the pressure tube which is adapted to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle of the pressure tube connection of the integrated motor cartridge. 27. The pipetting system according to claim 26,
wherein the free end of the pressure tube comprises an O-ring arranged around the pressure tube. 28. The pipetting system according to claim 24,
further comprising, for each of the at least one pressure tube, a locking element, in particular a locking pin or a locking screw, for fixing the integrated motor cartridge with respect to the pipetting system. 29. The pipetting system according to claim 24,
further comprising a control unit configured to control an integrated motor cartridge for aspirating and dispensing pipetting liquid. 30. The pipetting system according to claim 29,
wherein the control unit is adapted to be coupled to the coil assembly of the integrated motor cartridge and configured to control a motion of the piston. 31. The pipetting system according to claim 29,
wherein the control unit is adapted to be coupled to a plurality of magnetic field sensors of the integrated motor cartridge and is configured to determine the position of the piston on the basis of measured values of the magnetic field sensors. 32. The pipetting system according to claim 24,
wherein the control unit is adapted to be coupled to a memory element of the integrated motor cartridge and configured to read out data, in particular calibration data, from the data memory. 33. A method of replacing an integrated motor cartridge of a pipetting system, comprising the steps of:
removing a first integrated motor cartridge from the pipetting system, wherein the first integrated motor cartridge is in accordance with claim 1 and wherein the step of removing comprises releasing the pressure tube connection of the first integrated motor cartridge from a pressure tube connection on the side of the pipetting system, and inserting a second integrated motor cartridge into the pipetting system, wherein the second integrated motor cartridge is in accordance with claim 1 and wherein the step of inserting comprises connecting the pressure tube connection of the second integrated motor cartridge to the pressure tube connection on the side of the pipetting system. 34. The method according to claim 33,
wherein the step of removing the first integrated motor cartridge comprises at least one of the following steps:
releasing the power connection of the first integrated motor cartridge from a power connection on the side of the pipetting system,
releasing a sensor data connection of the first integrated motor cartridge from a sensor data connection on the side of the pipetting system,
releasing a support on the pressure tube distal side of the housing of the first integrated motor cartridge from the pipetting system; and
wherein the step of inserting the second integrated motor cartridge comprises at least one of the following steps:
connecting the power connection of the second integrated motor cartridge to the power connection on the side of the pipetting system,
connecting a sensor data connection of the second integrated motor cartridge to the sensor data connection on the side of the pipetting system,
connecting a support on the pressure tube distal side of the housing of the second integrated motor cartridge to the pipetting system. | An integrated motor cartridge (2) for connection to and for use in a pipetting system comprises a housing (4); a guide tube (14); a piston (16) provided with a plurality of permanent magnets (18), the piston having a pressure tube facing side and a pressure tube distal side, the piston being arranged in the guide tube and the piston having at least one seal (24) with respect to the guide tube; and a coil assembly (20) by means of which the piston can be moved in the guide tube when power is supplied to the coil assembly; wherein the guide tube, the piston and the coil assembly are arranged in the housing. The integrated motor cartridge further comprises a pressure tube connection (6) by means of which the guide tube, on the pressure tube facing side of the piston, can be connected to a pressure tube of the pipetting system in a gastight manner; and a power connection (8) which is coupled to the coil assembly and adapted to be coupled to a power supply arranged outside of the integrated motor cartridge; wherein the integrated motor cartridge can be introduced into and removed from the pipetting system as a unit.1. An integrated motor cartridge for connection to and for use in a pipetting system, comprising:
a housing, a guide tube, a piston provided with a plurality of permanent magnets, the piston having a pressure tube facing side and a pressure tube distal side, wherein the piston is arranged in the guide tube and wherein the piston has at least one seal with respect to the guide tube, and a coil assembly by means of which the piston can be moved in the guide tube when current is supplied to the coil assembly, wherein the guide tube, the piston and the coil assembly are arranged in the housing, wherein the integrated motor cartridge further comprises: a pressure tube connection by means of which the guide tube, on the pressure tube facing side, can be connected in a gastight manner to a pressure tube of the pipetting system, and a power connection which is coupled to the coil assembly and adapted to be coupled to a power supply arranged outside of the integrated motor cartridge, wherein the integrated motor cartridge can be introduced into and removed from the pipetting system as a unit. 2. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the pressure tube connection is designed to fix the position of the integrated motor cartridge with respect to the pipetting system. 3. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the pressure tube connection has a receptacle for a motor facing side of the pressure tube. 4. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 3,
wherein the receptacle has a contact surface for an O-ring arranged around the pressure tube. 5. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the power connection is designed as a printed circuit. 6. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 5,
wherein the printed circuit is disposed within the housing along the guide tube and/or extends through the housing in a pressure tube distal end portion of the integrated motor cartridge. 7. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
further comprising: a plurality of magnetic field sensors arranged within the housing along the guide tube for determining the position of the piston. 8. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 7,
further comprising: a sensor data connection coupled to the plurality of magnetic field sensors and adapted to be coupled to a control unit of the pipetting system arranged outside of the integrated motor cartridge. 9. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 7,
further comprising a memory element, the memory element preferably containing calibration data, the calibration data describing a correlation between measured values of the magnetic field sensors and the position of the piston. 10. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 9,
wherein the calibration data further include a description of the influence of the current flow of the coil assembly on the measured values of the magnetic field sensors. 11. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 9,
wherein the calibration data are adapted to be read out by a control unit of the pipetting system. 12. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the coil assembly comprises a plurality of coils arranged in a circular manner around the guide tube. 13. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the housing is made of a magnetically soft material, in particular of a magnetically soft nickel-iron alloy. 14. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the size of the housing is adapted to the grid of the pipetting system, in particular to a standardized grid pattern. 15. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the housing has a substantially rectangular cross section and/or wherein the housing, in cross section, has an area between 50 mm2 and 200 mm2, in particular between 100 mm2 and 150 mm2, still more in particular between 130 mm2 and 140 mm2. 16. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein the piston has a seal with respect to the guide tube on the pressure tube facing side. 17. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the complete travel way of the piston is within the housing. 18. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
wherein a stopper for the piston or an air filter or an integrated stopper/air filter unit is provided on the pressure tube distal side of the guide tube. 19. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
further comprising a temperature sensor arranged within the housing for temperature measurement within the integrated motor cartridge. 20. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
further comprising a cooling duct arranged within the housing along the guide tube and having a first opening through the housing on the pressure tube facing side of the housing and a second opening through the housing on the pressure tube distal side of the housing. 21. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1,
further comprising a support on the pressure tube distal side of the housing, with which the integrated motor cartridge can be fixed with respect to the pipetting system. 22. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 21,
wherein the support has a contact surface adapted to be engaged with a complementary contact surface of the pipetting system for alignment of the integrated motor cartridge and/or wherein the support has a guide member adapted to be introduced in a recess of the pipetting system for alignment of the integrated motor cartridge. 23. The integrated motor cartridge according to claim 21,
wherein the support has a receptacle, in particular a hole or threaded hole, for introducing a locking element provided on the pipetting system, in particular a locking pin or a locking screw. 24. A pipetting system for aspirating and dispensing pipetting liquid, comprising:
at least one pressure tube, each of the at least one pressure tube having a coupling device for coupling a pipetting tip to the respective pressure tube, and for each of the at least one pressure tube, a motor cartridge connection for connecting the pipetting system to a respective integrated motor cartridge according to claim 1. 25. The pipetting system according to claim 24,
wherein the motor cartridge connection comprises: a pressure tube connection on the side of the pipetting system, which can be connected to the pressure tube connection of the integrated motor cartridge in a gastight manner. 26. The pipetting system according to claim 25,
wherein the pressure tube connection on the side of the pipetting system comprises a free end of the pressure tube which is adapted to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle of the pressure tube connection of the integrated motor cartridge. 27. The pipetting system according to claim 26,
wherein the free end of the pressure tube comprises an O-ring arranged around the pressure tube. 28. The pipetting system according to claim 24,
further comprising, for each of the at least one pressure tube, a locking element, in particular a locking pin or a locking screw, for fixing the integrated motor cartridge with respect to the pipetting system. 29. The pipetting system according to claim 24,
further comprising a control unit configured to control an integrated motor cartridge for aspirating and dispensing pipetting liquid. 30. The pipetting system according to claim 29,
wherein the control unit is adapted to be coupled to the coil assembly of the integrated motor cartridge and configured to control a motion of the piston. 31. The pipetting system according to claim 29,
wherein the control unit is adapted to be coupled to a plurality of magnetic field sensors of the integrated motor cartridge and is configured to determine the position of the piston on the basis of measured values of the magnetic field sensors. 32. The pipetting system according to claim 24,
wherein the control unit is adapted to be coupled to a memory element of the integrated motor cartridge and configured to read out data, in particular calibration data, from the data memory. 33. A method of replacing an integrated motor cartridge of a pipetting system, comprising the steps of:
removing a first integrated motor cartridge from the pipetting system, wherein the first integrated motor cartridge is in accordance with claim 1 and wherein the step of removing comprises releasing the pressure tube connection of the first integrated motor cartridge from a pressure tube connection on the side of the pipetting system, and inserting a second integrated motor cartridge into the pipetting system, wherein the second integrated motor cartridge is in accordance with claim 1 and wherein the step of inserting comprises connecting the pressure tube connection of the second integrated motor cartridge to the pressure tube connection on the side of the pipetting system. 34. The method according to claim 33,
wherein the step of removing the first integrated motor cartridge comprises at least one of the following steps:
releasing the power connection of the first integrated motor cartridge from a power connection on the side of the pipetting system,
releasing a sensor data connection of the first integrated motor cartridge from a sensor data connection on the side of the pipetting system,
releasing a support on the pressure tube distal side of the housing of the first integrated motor cartridge from the pipetting system; and
wherein the step of inserting the second integrated motor cartridge comprises at least one of the following steps:
connecting the power connection of the second integrated motor cartridge to the power connection on the side of the pipetting system,
connecting a sensor data connection of the second integrated motor cartridge to the sensor data connection on the side of the pipetting system,
connecting a support on the pressure tube distal side of the housing of the second integrated motor cartridge to the pipetting system. | 2,800 |
340,571 | 16,642,026 | 2,871 | Device, circuit and method are configured to enhance throughout of processing of vast amount of data such as video stream. In some embodiment frequently used data blocks are stored in a fast RAM of the processor. In another embodiment received stream of data is divided to plurality of data portions and is streamed concurrently to streaming multiprocessors of a graphic processing unit (GPU) and is processed concurrently before the entire stream is loaded. | 1. A method for enhancing graphical data throughput exchanged between graphical data source and a graphical processing unit (GPU) via a streaming multiprocessor unit (200) that comprises a processing core unit (PCU) (210), a register file unit (220), multiple cache units (230), shared memory unit (240), unified cache unit (250) and interface cache unit (260), the method comprising:
transferring stream of graphical data via interface cache unit (256) and via the multiple cache units (230) and via the unified cache unit (250) to the register file unit (220); transferring a second stream of graphical data from the register file unit to the processing core unit (PCU) (210); and storing and receiving frequently used portions of data in shared memory unit (240), via register file unit (220). 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the register file unit is configured to direct data processed by the PCU to the shared memory unit as long as it is capable of receiving more data, based on the level of frequent use of that data. 3. The method of claim 2 wherein the level of frequent use is determined by the PCU. 4. A streaming multiprocessor unit (200) for enhancing graphical data throughput comprising:
a processing core unit (PCU) (210) configured to process graphical data; a register file unit (220), configured to provide graphical data from the PCU and to receive and temporary store processed graphical data from the PCU; multiple cache units (230), configured to provide graphical data from the register file unit and to receive and temporary store processed graphical data from the register file unit; shared memory unit (240) configured to provide graphical data from the register file unit and to receive and temporary store processed graphical data from the register file unit; unified cache unit (250) configured to provide graphical data from the register file unit and to receive and temporary store processed graphical data from the register file unit; and interface cache unit (260), configured to receive graphical data for graphical processing at high pace, to provide the graphical data to at least one of shared memory unit and unified cache unit, to receive processed graphical data from the unified cache unit, and to provide the processed graphical data to external processing units. 5. The streaming multiprocessor unit of claim 4 wherein at least some of the graphical data elements are stored, before and/or after processing by the PCU in the shared memory unit, based on a priority figure that is associated with the probability of their close call by the PCU. 6. The streaming multiprocessor unit of claim 5 wherein the priority figure is higher as the probability is higher. 7. A circuit for handling unprocessed data comprising:
a data stream divider unit (DSDU) (304), comprising:
an array comprising plurality of first-in-first-out (FIFO) registers, configured to receive a stream of data and to divide it into portions of data and to pass each of the portions of data through one of the plurality of FIFO registers; and
a first advanced extensible interface (AXI) unit configured to receive the data portions; and
a graphics processing unit (GPU) comprising:
a second advanced extensible interface (AXI) unit configured to receive data portions from the first AXI unit; and
a plurality of streaming multiprocessors (SM) configured to receive each data portion from a respective FIFO register, and to process the received data portion. 8. The circuit of claim 7, wherein a FIFO register in the DSDU is connected to an assigned SM in the GPU via an assigned first AXI unit in the DSDU and an assigned second AXI unit in the GPU. 9. The circuit of claim 7, wherein each of the FIFO registers in the DSDU is connected to an assigned SM in the GPU via a first common AXI unit in the DSDU and a common AXI unit in the GPU. 10. A method for efficiently processing large amount of data comprising:
receiving a stream of unprocessed data; dividing the stream to a plurality of data portions; passing each data portion via a specific FIFO register in a data stream divider unit (DSDU); and transferring the data portion from the specific FIFO register to an assigned streaming multiprocessor (SM) in graphics processor unit (GPU) for processing. 11. The method of claim 10 wherein the data portions are transferred via a first advanced extensible interface (AXI) unit in the DSDU and a second advanced extensible interface (AXI) unit in the GPU. 12. The method of claim 11 wherein a data portion received from a specific FIFO register is transferred to the assigned SM in the GPU via an assigned first AXI unit in the DSDU and an assigned second AXI unit in the GPU. 13. The method of claim 11 wherein each of the data portion received from FIFO registers is transferred to the assigned SM in the GPU via a common first AXI unit in the DSDU and a common second AXI unit in the GPU. | Device, circuit and method are configured to enhance throughout of processing of vast amount of data such as video stream. In some embodiment frequently used data blocks are stored in a fast RAM of the processor. In another embodiment received stream of data is divided to plurality of data portions and is streamed concurrently to streaming multiprocessors of a graphic processing unit (GPU) and is processed concurrently before the entire stream is loaded.1. A method for enhancing graphical data throughput exchanged between graphical data source and a graphical processing unit (GPU) via a streaming multiprocessor unit (200) that comprises a processing core unit (PCU) (210), a register file unit (220), multiple cache units (230), shared memory unit (240), unified cache unit (250) and interface cache unit (260), the method comprising:
transferring stream of graphical data via interface cache unit (256) and via the multiple cache units (230) and via the unified cache unit (250) to the register file unit (220); transferring a second stream of graphical data from the register file unit to the processing core unit (PCU) (210); and storing and receiving frequently used portions of data in shared memory unit (240), via register file unit (220). 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the register file unit is configured to direct data processed by the PCU to the shared memory unit as long as it is capable of receiving more data, based on the level of frequent use of that data. 3. The method of claim 2 wherein the level of frequent use is determined by the PCU. 4. A streaming multiprocessor unit (200) for enhancing graphical data throughput comprising:
a processing core unit (PCU) (210) configured to process graphical data; a register file unit (220), configured to provide graphical data from the PCU and to receive and temporary store processed graphical data from the PCU; multiple cache units (230), configured to provide graphical data from the register file unit and to receive and temporary store processed graphical data from the register file unit; shared memory unit (240) configured to provide graphical data from the register file unit and to receive and temporary store processed graphical data from the register file unit; unified cache unit (250) configured to provide graphical data from the register file unit and to receive and temporary store processed graphical data from the register file unit; and interface cache unit (260), configured to receive graphical data for graphical processing at high pace, to provide the graphical data to at least one of shared memory unit and unified cache unit, to receive processed graphical data from the unified cache unit, and to provide the processed graphical data to external processing units. 5. The streaming multiprocessor unit of claim 4 wherein at least some of the graphical data elements are stored, before and/or after processing by the PCU in the shared memory unit, based on a priority figure that is associated with the probability of their close call by the PCU. 6. The streaming multiprocessor unit of claim 5 wherein the priority figure is higher as the probability is higher. 7. A circuit for handling unprocessed data comprising:
a data stream divider unit (DSDU) (304), comprising:
an array comprising plurality of first-in-first-out (FIFO) registers, configured to receive a stream of data and to divide it into portions of data and to pass each of the portions of data through one of the plurality of FIFO registers; and
a first advanced extensible interface (AXI) unit configured to receive the data portions; and
a graphics processing unit (GPU) comprising:
a second advanced extensible interface (AXI) unit configured to receive data portions from the first AXI unit; and
a plurality of streaming multiprocessors (SM) configured to receive each data portion from a respective FIFO register, and to process the received data portion. 8. The circuit of claim 7, wherein a FIFO register in the DSDU is connected to an assigned SM in the GPU via an assigned first AXI unit in the DSDU and an assigned second AXI unit in the GPU. 9. The circuit of claim 7, wherein each of the FIFO registers in the DSDU is connected to an assigned SM in the GPU via a first common AXI unit in the DSDU and a common AXI unit in the GPU. 10. A method for efficiently processing large amount of data comprising:
receiving a stream of unprocessed data; dividing the stream to a plurality of data portions; passing each data portion via a specific FIFO register in a data stream divider unit (DSDU); and transferring the data portion from the specific FIFO register to an assigned streaming multiprocessor (SM) in graphics processor unit (GPU) for processing. 11. The method of claim 10 wherein the data portions are transferred via a first advanced extensible interface (AXI) unit in the DSDU and a second advanced extensible interface (AXI) unit in the GPU. 12. The method of claim 11 wherein a data portion received from a specific FIFO register is transferred to the assigned SM in the GPU via an assigned first AXI unit in the DSDU and an assigned second AXI unit in the GPU. 13. The method of claim 11 wherein each of the data portion received from FIFO registers is transferred to the assigned SM in the GPU via a common first AXI unit in the DSDU and a common second AXI unit in the GPU. | 2,800 |
340,572 | 16,616,433 | 2,871 | An organic EL light-emitting element is provided in which, by means of an organic material that is oligomeric, an organic layer coated film 25 is formed in a high-definition pixel pattern in the openings 23a of insulation banks 23 that are formed to be hydrophilic; a manufacturing method of said organic EL light-emitting element is also provided. The coated film 25 is formed by dropwise injection of a liquid composition containing an organic material oligomer. | 1. An organic electroluminescent light-emitting element comprising:
a substrate, a first electrode provided on a surface of the substrate, an insulation bank formed to surround at least part of the first electrode, one or more organic layers formed on the first electrode surrounded by the insulation bank, and a second electrode formed on the organic layer, wherein the insulation bank has a forward tapered shape or a sidewall of the insulation bank is formed such as to be substantially perpendicular to the first electrode, and a surface of the insulation bank is formed to have a hydrophilic property, and a contact angle of the surface of the insulation bank to water is 15° or more and 60° or less, and each of the one or more organic layers is a coated-type organic layer formed of an oligomer of an organic material, and the one or more organic layers comprise a light-emitting layer, and the oligomer of the organic material for the light-emitting layer is a compound obtained by a polymerization of a monomer, the monomer comprising a structural unit represented by a general formula of —[Y]—, wherein Y comprises a skeleton selected from a group consisting of a triarylamine skeleton, an oxadiazole skeleton, a triazole skeleton, a silole skeleton, a styrylarylene skeleton, a pyrazoloquinoline skeleton, an oligothiophene skeleton, a rylene skeleton, a perinone skeleton, a vinyl carobazole skeleton, a tetraphenylethylene skeleton, a coumarin skeleton, a rubrene skeleton, a quinacridone skeleton, a squarylium skeleton, a porphyrin skeleton, and a pyrazoline skeleton. 2. The organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 1, wherein an angle of the sidewall of the insulation bank to the first electrode is 10° or more and 90° or less. 3. The organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 1, wherein the surface of the insulation bank is a modified surface having an arithmetic average roughness of 5 nm or more and 30 nm or less. 4. (canceled) 5. The organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 1, wherein a pinning position of the organic layer is provided in a position such that a height of the pinning position from a surface of the first electrode is greater than a height of a thinnest part of the organic layer from a surface of the first electrode, the pinning position being a contact point between the organic layer and the sidewall of the insulation bank. 6. A method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent light-emitting element comprising:
forming a first electrode on a surface of a substrate, forming an insulation bank to surround at least part of the first electrode, forming one or more organic layers comprising a light-emitting layer on an area of the first electrode surrounded by the insulation bank, the one or more organic layers being formed of an oligomer of an organic material, each of the one or more organic layers being formed as a coated-type organic layer, and forming a second electrode on the organic layer, wherein the method comprises conducting a modifying treatment to a surface of a sidewall of an opening surrounded by the insulation bank so as to have a contact angle of the surface of the sidewall of the opening surrounded by the insulation bank to water of 15° or more and 60° or less before forming the organic layer, the oligomer of the organic material for the light-emitting layer is a compound obtained by a polymerization of a monomer, the monomer comprising a structural unit represented by a general formula of —[Y]—, wherein Y comprises a skeleton selected from a group consisting of a triarylamine skeleton, an oxadiazole skeleton, a triazole skeleton, a silole skeleton, a styrylarylene skeleton, a pyrazoloquinoline skeleton, an oligothiophene skeleton, a rylene skeleton, a perinone skeleton, a vinyl carobazole skeleton, a tetraphenylethylene skeleton, a coumarin skeleton, a rubrene skeleton, a quinacridone skeleton, a squarylium skeleton, a porphyrin skeleton, and a pyrazoline skeleton, and a step for forming the light-emitting layer is conducted by applying a droplet of a liquid composition comprising the oligomer of the organic material for the light-emitting layer using an ink-jet process. 7. The method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 6, wherein the modifying treatment is conducted by modifying an arithmetic average roughness of a surface of the insulation bank through a rehardening of the surface of the insulation bank or an exposure to a dissolving solvent. 8. The method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 6, wherein the modifying treatment is conducted by introducing a polar functional group onto a surface of the insulation bank by a plasma irradiation, a UV irradiation, or an ozone treatment. 9. The organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 1, wherein an area of the first electrode surrounded by the insulation bank is 100 μm2 or more and 850 μm2 or less. 10. The method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 6, wherein the insulation bank is formed such that the area of the first electrode surrounded by the insulation bank is 100 μm2 or more and 850 μm2 or less. | An organic EL light-emitting element is provided in which, by means of an organic material that is oligomeric, an organic layer coated film 25 is formed in a high-definition pixel pattern in the openings 23a of insulation banks 23 that are formed to be hydrophilic; a manufacturing method of said organic EL light-emitting element is also provided. The coated film 25 is formed by dropwise injection of a liquid composition containing an organic material oligomer.1. An organic electroluminescent light-emitting element comprising:
a substrate, a first electrode provided on a surface of the substrate, an insulation bank formed to surround at least part of the first electrode, one or more organic layers formed on the first electrode surrounded by the insulation bank, and a second electrode formed on the organic layer, wherein the insulation bank has a forward tapered shape or a sidewall of the insulation bank is formed such as to be substantially perpendicular to the first electrode, and a surface of the insulation bank is formed to have a hydrophilic property, and a contact angle of the surface of the insulation bank to water is 15° or more and 60° or less, and each of the one or more organic layers is a coated-type organic layer formed of an oligomer of an organic material, and the one or more organic layers comprise a light-emitting layer, and the oligomer of the organic material for the light-emitting layer is a compound obtained by a polymerization of a monomer, the monomer comprising a structural unit represented by a general formula of —[Y]—, wherein Y comprises a skeleton selected from a group consisting of a triarylamine skeleton, an oxadiazole skeleton, a triazole skeleton, a silole skeleton, a styrylarylene skeleton, a pyrazoloquinoline skeleton, an oligothiophene skeleton, a rylene skeleton, a perinone skeleton, a vinyl carobazole skeleton, a tetraphenylethylene skeleton, a coumarin skeleton, a rubrene skeleton, a quinacridone skeleton, a squarylium skeleton, a porphyrin skeleton, and a pyrazoline skeleton. 2. The organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 1, wherein an angle of the sidewall of the insulation bank to the first electrode is 10° or more and 90° or less. 3. The organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 1, wherein the surface of the insulation bank is a modified surface having an arithmetic average roughness of 5 nm or more and 30 nm or less. 4. (canceled) 5. The organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 1, wherein a pinning position of the organic layer is provided in a position such that a height of the pinning position from a surface of the first electrode is greater than a height of a thinnest part of the organic layer from a surface of the first electrode, the pinning position being a contact point between the organic layer and the sidewall of the insulation bank. 6. A method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent light-emitting element comprising:
forming a first electrode on a surface of a substrate, forming an insulation bank to surround at least part of the first electrode, forming one or more organic layers comprising a light-emitting layer on an area of the first electrode surrounded by the insulation bank, the one or more organic layers being formed of an oligomer of an organic material, each of the one or more organic layers being formed as a coated-type organic layer, and forming a second electrode on the organic layer, wherein the method comprises conducting a modifying treatment to a surface of a sidewall of an opening surrounded by the insulation bank so as to have a contact angle of the surface of the sidewall of the opening surrounded by the insulation bank to water of 15° or more and 60° or less before forming the organic layer, the oligomer of the organic material for the light-emitting layer is a compound obtained by a polymerization of a monomer, the monomer comprising a structural unit represented by a general formula of —[Y]—, wherein Y comprises a skeleton selected from a group consisting of a triarylamine skeleton, an oxadiazole skeleton, a triazole skeleton, a silole skeleton, a styrylarylene skeleton, a pyrazoloquinoline skeleton, an oligothiophene skeleton, a rylene skeleton, a perinone skeleton, a vinyl carobazole skeleton, a tetraphenylethylene skeleton, a coumarin skeleton, a rubrene skeleton, a quinacridone skeleton, a squarylium skeleton, a porphyrin skeleton, and a pyrazoline skeleton, and a step for forming the light-emitting layer is conducted by applying a droplet of a liquid composition comprising the oligomer of the organic material for the light-emitting layer using an ink-jet process. 7. The method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 6, wherein the modifying treatment is conducted by modifying an arithmetic average roughness of a surface of the insulation bank through a rehardening of the surface of the insulation bank or an exposure to a dissolving solvent. 8. The method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 6, wherein the modifying treatment is conducted by introducing a polar functional group onto a surface of the insulation bank by a plasma irradiation, a UV irradiation, or an ozone treatment. 9. The organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 1, wherein an area of the first electrode surrounded by the insulation bank is 100 μm2 or more and 850 μm2 or less. 10. The method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent light-emitting element of claim 6, wherein the insulation bank is formed such that the area of the first electrode surrounded by the insulation bank is 100 μm2 or more and 850 μm2 or less. | 2,800 |
340,573 | 16,642,020 | 2,871 | A rule for transferring data over a communication network is changed for each communication apparatus without spending time and cost. In a communication system in which a plurality of communication apparatuses are connected to a network, at least one of the plurality of communication apparatuses includes rule storage means for storing a plurality of transfer rules for transferring data over the network, transfer means for transferring data incoming over the network in accordance with one of the plurality of transfer rules, and rule switching means for switching one transfer rule to another transfer rule when the communication apparatus receives a notification from the outside. | 1. A communication system in which a plurality of communication apparatuses are connected to a network,
at least one of the plurality of communication apparatuses including
a rule storage for storing a plurality of transfer rules for transferring data over the network,
a transfer module for transferring data incoming over the network in accordance with one transfer rule of the plurality of transfer rules, and
a rule switching module for switching the one transfer rule to another transfer rule when the communication apparatus receives a notification from outside,
the plurality of communication apparatuses being in time synchronization with one another, and the notification including information on time of switching of the one transfer rule to the another transfer rule. 2. (canceled) 3. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein
the notification includes information representing a transfer rule to be switched to. 4. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein
when a network configuration representing a manner of connection of the plurality of communication apparatuses over the network is changed, the notification is transmitted to the network. 5. The communication system according to claim 4, wherein
when change in network configuration is detected, another communication apparatus of the plurality of communication apparatuses broadcasts the notification over the network. 6. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein
the transfer rule includes a path rule for setting a transmission path in the network for transferring the incoming data to another communication apparatus. 7. The communication system according to claim 6, wherein
the communication apparatus further includes a plurality of ports from which the incoming data is sent to the network, the plurality of ports correspond to a plurality of transmission paths, and the path rule includes a rule that identifies one of the plurality of ports based on a sender and a destination of the incoming data. 8. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein
the transfer rule includes a band rule for setting a communication band in which the data is to be transmitted, in a communication band of the network. 9. The communication system according to claim 8, wherein
the network includes a network over which data for controlling a manufacturing apparatus or a production facility is transmitted, and the band rule includes a rule for securing a communication band for the data, in the communication band of the network. 10. A communication apparatus connected to a communication system over a network, the communication apparatus comprising:
a rule storage for storing a plurality of transfer rules for transferring data to another communication apparatus over the network; a transfer module for transferring data incoming over the network in accordance with one transfer rule of the plurality of transfer rules; and a rule switching module for switching the one transfer rule to another transfer rule when the communication apparatus receives a notification from outside, the communication apparatus and the another communication apparatus being in time synchronization with one another, and the notification including information on time of switching of the one transfer rule to the another transfer rule. 11. A communication method in a communication system in which a plurality of communication apparatuses are connected to a network, the communication method comprising:
by at least one of the plurality of communication apparatuses, transferring data incoming over the network in accordance with one transfer rule of a plurality of transfer rules for transferring data over the network; and switching the one transfer rule to another transfer rule when the communication apparatus receives a notification from outside, the plurality of communication apparatuses being in time synchronization with one another, and the notification including information on time of switching of the one transfer rule to the another transfer rule. | A rule for transferring data over a communication network is changed for each communication apparatus without spending time and cost. In a communication system in which a plurality of communication apparatuses are connected to a network, at least one of the plurality of communication apparatuses includes rule storage means for storing a plurality of transfer rules for transferring data over the network, transfer means for transferring data incoming over the network in accordance with one of the plurality of transfer rules, and rule switching means for switching one transfer rule to another transfer rule when the communication apparatus receives a notification from the outside.1. A communication system in which a plurality of communication apparatuses are connected to a network,
at least one of the plurality of communication apparatuses including
a rule storage for storing a plurality of transfer rules for transferring data over the network,
a transfer module for transferring data incoming over the network in accordance with one transfer rule of the plurality of transfer rules, and
a rule switching module for switching the one transfer rule to another transfer rule when the communication apparatus receives a notification from outside,
the plurality of communication apparatuses being in time synchronization with one another, and the notification including information on time of switching of the one transfer rule to the another transfer rule. 2. (canceled) 3. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein
the notification includes information representing a transfer rule to be switched to. 4. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein
when a network configuration representing a manner of connection of the plurality of communication apparatuses over the network is changed, the notification is transmitted to the network. 5. The communication system according to claim 4, wherein
when change in network configuration is detected, another communication apparatus of the plurality of communication apparatuses broadcasts the notification over the network. 6. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein
the transfer rule includes a path rule for setting a transmission path in the network for transferring the incoming data to another communication apparatus. 7. The communication system according to claim 6, wherein
the communication apparatus further includes a plurality of ports from which the incoming data is sent to the network, the plurality of ports correspond to a plurality of transmission paths, and the path rule includes a rule that identifies one of the plurality of ports based on a sender and a destination of the incoming data. 8. The communication system according to claim 1, wherein
the transfer rule includes a band rule for setting a communication band in which the data is to be transmitted, in a communication band of the network. 9. The communication system according to claim 8, wherein
the network includes a network over which data for controlling a manufacturing apparatus or a production facility is transmitted, and the band rule includes a rule for securing a communication band for the data, in the communication band of the network. 10. A communication apparatus connected to a communication system over a network, the communication apparatus comprising:
a rule storage for storing a plurality of transfer rules for transferring data to another communication apparatus over the network; a transfer module for transferring data incoming over the network in accordance with one transfer rule of the plurality of transfer rules; and a rule switching module for switching the one transfer rule to another transfer rule when the communication apparatus receives a notification from outside, the communication apparatus and the another communication apparatus being in time synchronization with one another, and the notification including information on time of switching of the one transfer rule to the another transfer rule. 11. A communication method in a communication system in which a plurality of communication apparatuses are connected to a network, the communication method comprising:
by at least one of the plurality of communication apparatuses, transferring data incoming over the network in accordance with one transfer rule of a plurality of transfer rules for transferring data over the network; and switching the one transfer rule to another transfer rule when the communication apparatus receives a notification from outside, the plurality of communication apparatuses being in time synchronization with one another, and the notification including information on time of switching of the one transfer rule to the another transfer rule. | 2,800 |
340,574 | 16,642,056 | 2,871 | A method and system for authenticating a user (106) at a predetermined geographical location are provided. The method is conducted at a mobile device (104) and includes receiving (212) a set of data elements from an authentication server (102). The set of data elements relates to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data which is obtained (214) from a camera of the mobile device (104). The image data relates to a physical environment in which the mobile device (104) is located. A composite view, in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data, is displayed (216) on the display of the mobile device (104). User interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object is recorded (218) and transmitted (219) to the authentication server. The user interaction data is analysed and compared with an expected interaction for authentication of the user (106). | 1. A computer-implemented method for authenticating a user, the method conducted at a mobile device of the user comprising:
receiving a set of data elements from an authentication server, the set of data elements relating to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data obtained from a camera of the mobile device; obtaining image data from the camera, the image data relating to a physical environment in which the mobile device is located; displaying a composite view on the display of the mobile device in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data; recording user interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object; and, transmitting the user interaction data to the authentication server for validity analysis including comparison with an expected interaction for authentication of the user. 2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein recording user interaction data includes: identifying a body part of the user in the image data;
monitoring movement of the identified body part; mapping the movement of the body part to manipulation of the augmented reality object being superimposed on the image data; and, recording the manipulation of the object. 3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interaction data includes the image data. 4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein a physical object is present in the physical environment which is required to be included in the image data for authentication of the user. 5. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the camera includes a digital fingerprint which is uniquely associated with the user. 6. The method as claimed in claim 5, wherein the image data includes the digital fingerprint. 7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the method includes: obtaining geographical location data relating to a geographical location of the mobile device from a geographical location element associated therewith; and,
transmitting the geographical location data to the authentication server for determining whether the mobile device is within a predetermined threshold of a predetermined geographical location; and wherein, the set of data elements is only received if the mobile device is within the predetermined threshold of the predetermined geographical location. 8. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the augmented reality object is a keypad and user interaction with the augmented reality object includes inputting a passcode into the keypad. 9. (canceled) 10. A computer-implemented method for authenticating a user, the method conducted at an authentication server comprising:
transmitting a set of data elements to a mobile device of the user, the set of data elements relating to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data obtained from a camera of the mobile device; receiving user interaction data from the mobile device, the user interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object displayed in a composite view on a display of the mobile device in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data; analysing the validity of the received user interaction data including comparing the received user interaction data with an expected interaction; and, if the received user interaction data is valid, authenticating the user. 11. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the user interaction data includes a recording of manipulation of the augmented reality object based on a mapping of movement of a body part of the user, identified in the image data, to manipulation of the augmented reality object being superimposed on the image data. 12. The method as claimed in claim 11, wherein analysing the validity of the received user interaction data includes analysing one or both of biometric and physical data associated with the body part and included in the image data. 13. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein authentication of the user is associated with a predetermined physical environment. 14. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the interaction data includes the image data. 15. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein analysing the validity of the user interaction data includes analysing the image data for the presence of a physical object which is known to be present in the physical environment which is required to be included in the image data for authentication of the user. 16. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein analysing the validity of the received user interaction data includes analysing the image data for the presence of a fingerprint included in a camera with which the image data is obtained, and wherein the fingerprint is uniquely associated with the user. 17. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the set of data elements is transmitted to the mobile device of the user if the mobile device is determined to be within a predetermined threshold of a predetermined geographical location. 18. The method as claimed in claim 17, wherein the method includes:
receiving geographical location data from the mobile device; and, using the geographical location data to determine whether the mobile device is within the predetermined threshold of the predetermined geographical location. 19. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the augmented reality object is a keypad and user interaction with the augmented reality object includes inputting a passcode into the keypad, wherein comparing the received user interaction data with an expected interaction includes:
analysing the user interaction data to determine the passcode input by the user; and comparing the passcode to a passcode registered in association with the user. 20-21. (canceled) 22. A system for authenticating a user, the system including a mobile device of the user having a memory for storing computer-readable program code and a processor for executing the computer-readable program code, the mobile device comprising: a data element receiving component for receiving a set of data elements from an authentication server, the set of data elements relating to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data obtained from a camera of the mobile device; an image data obtaining component for obtaining image data from the camera, the image data relating to a physical environment in which the mobile device is located;
a composite view display component for displaying a composite view on the display of the mobile device in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data; a user interaction data recording component for recording user interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object; and, a user interaction data transmitting component for transmitting the user interaction data to the authentication server for validity analysis including comparison with an expected interaction for authentication of the user. 23. The system as claimed in claim 22, wherein the system includes an authentication server having a memory for storing computer-readable program code and a processor for executing the computer-readable program code, the authentication server comprising:
a data element transmitting component for transmitting a set of data elements to the mobile device of the user, the set of data elements relating to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data obtained from a camera of the mobile device; a user interaction data receiving component for receiving user interaction data from the mobile device, the user interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object displayed in a composite view on a display of the mobile device in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data; a validity analysing component for analysing the validity of the received user interaction data including comparing the received user interaction data with an expected interaction; and, a user authentication component for, if the received user interaction data is valid, authenticating the user. 24-25. (canceled) | A method and system for authenticating a user (106) at a predetermined geographical location are provided. The method is conducted at a mobile device (104) and includes receiving (212) a set of data elements from an authentication server (102). The set of data elements relates to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data which is obtained (214) from a camera of the mobile device (104). The image data relates to a physical environment in which the mobile device (104) is located. A composite view, in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data, is displayed (216) on the display of the mobile device (104). User interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object is recorded (218) and transmitted (219) to the authentication server. The user interaction data is analysed and compared with an expected interaction for authentication of the user (106).1. A computer-implemented method for authenticating a user, the method conducted at a mobile device of the user comprising:
receiving a set of data elements from an authentication server, the set of data elements relating to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data obtained from a camera of the mobile device; obtaining image data from the camera, the image data relating to a physical environment in which the mobile device is located; displaying a composite view on the display of the mobile device in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data; recording user interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object; and, transmitting the user interaction data to the authentication server for validity analysis including comparison with an expected interaction for authentication of the user. 2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein recording user interaction data includes: identifying a body part of the user in the image data;
monitoring movement of the identified body part; mapping the movement of the body part to manipulation of the augmented reality object being superimposed on the image data; and, recording the manipulation of the object. 3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interaction data includes the image data. 4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein a physical object is present in the physical environment which is required to be included in the image data for authentication of the user. 5. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the camera includes a digital fingerprint which is uniquely associated with the user. 6. The method as claimed in claim 5, wherein the image data includes the digital fingerprint. 7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the method includes: obtaining geographical location data relating to a geographical location of the mobile device from a geographical location element associated therewith; and,
transmitting the geographical location data to the authentication server for determining whether the mobile device is within a predetermined threshold of a predetermined geographical location; and wherein, the set of data elements is only received if the mobile device is within the predetermined threshold of the predetermined geographical location. 8. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the augmented reality object is a keypad and user interaction with the augmented reality object includes inputting a passcode into the keypad. 9. (canceled) 10. A computer-implemented method for authenticating a user, the method conducted at an authentication server comprising:
transmitting a set of data elements to a mobile device of the user, the set of data elements relating to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data obtained from a camera of the mobile device; receiving user interaction data from the mobile device, the user interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object displayed in a composite view on a display of the mobile device in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data; analysing the validity of the received user interaction data including comparing the received user interaction data with an expected interaction; and, if the received user interaction data is valid, authenticating the user. 11. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the user interaction data includes a recording of manipulation of the augmented reality object based on a mapping of movement of a body part of the user, identified in the image data, to manipulation of the augmented reality object being superimposed on the image data. 12. The method as claimed in claim 11, wherein analysing the validity of the received user interaction data includes analysing one or both of biometric and physical data associated with the body part and included in the image data. 13. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein authentication of the user is associated with a predetermined physical environment. 14. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the interaction data includes the image data. 15. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein analysing the validity of the user interaction data includes analysing the image data for the presence of a physical object which is known to be present in the physical environment which is required to be included in the image data for authentication of the user. 16. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein analysing the validity of the received user interaction data includes analysing the image data for the presence of a fingerprint included in a camera with which the image data is obtained, and wherein the fingerprint is uniquely associated with the user. 17. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the set of data elements is transmitted to the mobile device of the user if the mobile device is determined to be within a predetermined threshold of a predetermined geographical location. 18. The method as claimed in claim 17, wherein the method includes:
receiving geographical location data from the mobile device; and, using the geographical location data to determine whether the mobile device is within the predetermined threshold of the predetermined geographical location. 19. The method as claimed in claim 10, wherein the augmented reality object is a keypad and user interaction with the augmented reality object includes inputting a passcode into the keypad, wherein comparing the received user interaction data with an expected interaction includes:
analysing the user interaction data to determine the passcode input by the user; and comparing the passcode to a passcode registered in association with the user. 20-21. (canceled) 22. A system for authenticating a user, the system including a mobile device of the user having a memory for storing computer-readable program code and a processor for executing the computer-readable program code, the mobile device comprising: a data element receiving component for receiving a set of data elements from an authentication server, the set of data elements relating to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data obtained from a camera of the mobile device; an image data obtaining component for obtaining image data from the camera, the image data relating to a physical environment in which the mobile device is located;
a composite view display component for displaying a composite view on the display of the mobile device in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data; a user interaction data recording component for recording user interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object; and, a user interaction data transmitting component for transmitting the user interaction data to the authentication server for validity analysis including comparison with an expected interaction for authentication of the user. 23. The system as claimed in claim 22, wherein the system includes an authentication server having a memory for storing computer-readable program code and a processor for executing the computer-readable program code, the authentication server comprising:
a data element transmitting component for transmitting a set of data elements to the mobile device of the user, the set of data elements relating to an augmented reality object configured for superimposition on image data obtained from a camera of the mobile device; a user interaction data receiving component for receiving user interaction data from the mobile device, the user interaction data relating to user interaction with the augmented reality object displayed in a composite view on a display of the mobile device in which the augmented reality object is superimposed on the image data; a validity analysing component for analysing the validity of the received user interaction data including comparing the received user interaction data with an expected interaction; and, a user authentication component for, if the received user interaction data is valid, authenticating the user. 24-25. (canceled) | 2,800 |
340,575 | 16,642,046 | 2,871 | An aspect of the present invention allows for determining a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light-receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor. A multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor (1) determines that electrical noise occurs, in a case where abnormality in output occurs in both of adjacent light-receivable periods (Ts) in one light-receiving cycle (Tc). | 1. A determining device configured to determine a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor, the determining device comprising:
a first determining section configured to determine whether or not abnormality in output occurred, with regard to each of respective light-receivable periods of the light-receiving elements, the light-receivable periods being arranged in one cycle so as not to overlap with each other; and a second determining section configured to (1) determine that electrical noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to each of adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, the first determining section has determined that the abnormality in output occurred, or (2) determine that disturbance light noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to one light-receivable period or two or more non-adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, the first determining section has determined that the abnormality in output occurred. 2. The determining device as set forth in claim 1, wherein:
the light-receivable periods are arranged to correspond to light-emitting periods, respectively; and the first determining section is configured to determine, with regard to each of the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, that the abnormality in output occurred, in a case where an output exceeds a predetermined value in a period excluding, from the each of the light-receivable periods, a corresponding one of the light-emitting periods. 3. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a storing section configured to store, in a storage section, outputs in the adjacent light-receivable periods in which the electrical noise occurred according to a result of determination by the second determining section. 4. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a notifying section configured to differently notify a user of (1) a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the electrical noise occurred or (2) a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the disturbance light noise occurred. 5. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a filtering section configured to remove the electrical noise which caused the abnormality in output, in a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the electrical noise occurred. 6. A multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor comprising:
a determining device according to claim 1. 7. A method of controlling a determining device configured to determine a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light-receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor, the method comprising the steps of:
A) determining whether or not abnormality in output occurred, with regard to each of respective light-receivable periods of the light-receiving elements, the light-receivable periods being arranged in one cycle so as not to overlap with each other; and B) (1) determining that electrical noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to each of adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, it is determined in the step A) that the abnormality in output occurred, or (2) determining that disturbance light noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to one light-receivable period or two or more non-adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, it is determined in the step A) that the abnormality in output occurred. 8. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing therein an information processing program for causing a computer to function as a determining device according to claim 1, the program causing the computer to function as each of the foregoing sections. 9. (canceled) | An aspect of the present invention allows for determining a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light-receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor. A multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor (1) determines that electrical noise occurs, in a case where abnormality in output occurs in both of adjacent light-receivable periods (Ts) in one light-receiving cycle (Tc).1. A determining device configured to determine a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor, the determining device comprising:
a first determining section configured to determine whether or not abnormality in output occurred, with regard to each of respective light-receivable periods of the light-receiving elements, the light-receivable periods being arranged in one cycle so as not to overlap with each other; and a second determining section configured to (1) determine that electrical noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to each of adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, the first determining section has determined that the abnormality in output occurred, or (2) determine that disturbance light noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to one light-receivable period or two or more non-adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, the first determining section has determined that the abnormality in output occurred. 2. The determining device as set forth in claim 1, wherein:
the light-receivable periods are arranged to correspond to light-emitting periods, respectively; and the first determining section is configured to determine, with regard to each of the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, that the abnormality in output occurred, in a case where an output exceeds a predetermined value in a period excluding, from the each of the light-receivable periods, a corresponding one of the light-emitting periods. 3. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a storing section configured to store, in a storage section, outputs in the adjacent light-receivable periods in which the electrical noise occurred according to a result of determination by the second determining section. 4. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a notifying section configured to differently notify a user of (1) a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the electrical noise occurred or (2) a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the disturbance light noise occurred. 5. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a filtering section configured to remove the electrical noise which caused the abnormality in output, in a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the electrical noise occurred. 6. A multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor comprising:
a determining device according to claim 1. 7. A method of controlling a determining device configured to determine a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light-receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor, the method comprising the steps of:
A) determining whether or not abnormality in output occurred, with regard to each of respective light-receivable periods of the light-receiving elements, the light-receivable periods being arranged in one cycle so as not to overlap with each other; and B) (1) determining that electrical noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to each of adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, it is determined in the step A) that the abnormality in output occurred, or (2) determining that disturbance light noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to one light-receivable period or two or more non-adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, it is determined in the step A) that the abnormality in output occurred. 8. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing therein an information processing program for causing a computer to function as a determining device according to claim 1, the program causing the computer to function as each of the foregoing sections. 9. (canceled) | 2,800 |
340,576 | 16,642,027 | 2,434 | An aspect of the present invention allows for determining a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light-receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor. A multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor (1) determines that electrical noise occurs, in a case where abnormality in output occurs in both of adjacent light-receivable periods (Ts) in one light-receiving cycle (Tc). | 1. A determining device configured to determine a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor, the determining device comprising:
a first determining section configured to determine whether or not abnormality in output occurred, with regard to each of respective light-receivable periods of the light-receiving elements, the light-receivable periods being arranged in one cycle so as not to overlap with each other; and a second determining section configured to (1) determine that electrical noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to each of adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, the first determining section has determined that the abnormality in output occurred, or (2) determine that disturbance light noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to one light-receivable period or two or more non-adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, the first determining section has determined that the abnormality in output occurred. 2. The determining device as set forth in claim 1, wherein:
the light-receivable periods are arranged to correspond to light-emitting periods, respectively; and the first determining section is configured to determine, with regard to each of the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, that the abnormality in output occurred, in a case where an output exceeds a predetermined value in a period excluding, from the each of the light-receivable periods, a corresponding one of the light-emitting periods. 3. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a storing section configured to store, in a storage section, outputs in the adjacent light-receivable periods in which the electrical noise occurred according to a result of determination by the second determining section. 4. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a notifying section configured to differently notify a user of (1) a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the electrical noise occurred or (2) a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the disturbance light noise occurred. 5. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a filtering section configured to remove the electrical noise which caused the abnormality in output, in a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the electrical noise occurred. 6. A multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor comprising:
a determining device according to claim 1. 7. A method of controlling a determining device configured to determine a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light-receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor, the method comprising the steps of:
A) determining whether or not abnormality in output occurred, with regard to each of respective light-receivable periods of the light-receiving elements, the light-receivable periods being arranged in one cycle so as not to overlap with each other; and B) (1) determining that electrical noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to each of adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, it is determined in the step A) that the abnormality in output occurred, or (2) determining that disturbance light noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to one light-receivable period or two or more non-adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, it is determined in the step A) that the abnormality in output occurred. 8. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing therein an information processing program for causing a computer to function as a determining device according to claim 1, the program causing the computer to function as each of the foregoing sections. 9. (canceled) | An aspect of the present invention allows for determining a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light-receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor. A multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor (1) determines that electrical noise occurs, in a case where abnormality in output occurs in both of adjacent light-receivable periods (Ts) in one light-receiving cycle (Tc).1. A determining device configured to determine a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor, the determining device comprising:
a first determining section configured to determine whether or not abnormality in output occurred, with regard to each of respective light-receivable periods of the light-receiving elements, the light-receivable periods being arranged in one cycle so as not to overlap with each other; and a second determining section configured to (1) determine that electrical noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to each of adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, the first determining section has determined that the abnormality in output occurred, or (2) determine that disturbance light noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to one light-receivable period or two or more non-adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, the first determining section has determined that the abnormality in output occurred. 2. The determining device as set forth in claim 1, wherein:
the light-receivable periods are arranged to correspond to light-emitting periods, respectively; and the first determining section is configured to determine, with regard to each of the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, that the abnormality in output occurred, in a case where an output exceeds a predetermined value in a period excluding, from the each of the light-receivable periods, a corresponding one of the light-emitting periods. 3. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a storing section configured to store, in a storage section, outputs in the adjacent light-receivable periods in which the electrical noise occurred according to a result of determination by the second determining section. 4. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a notifying section configured to differently notify a user of (1) a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the electrical noise occurred or (2) a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the disturbance light noise occurred. 5. A determining device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a filtering section configured to remove the electrical noise which caused the abnormality in output, in a case where it has been determined by the second determining section that the electrical noise occurred. 6. A multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor comprising:
a determining device according to claim 1. 7. A method of controlling a determining device configured to determine a cause of abnormality in output of a light-receiving element among light-receiving elements in a multiple optical-axis photoelectric sensor, the method comprising the steps of:
A) determining whether or not abnormality in output occurred, with regard to each of respective light-receivable periods of the light-receiving elements, the light-receivable periods being arranged in one cycle so as not to overlap with each other; and B) (1) determining that electrical noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to each of adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, it is determined in the step A) that the abnormality in output occurred, or (2) determining that disturbance light noise occurred, in a case where, with regard to one light-receivable period or two or more non-adjacent light-receivable periods among the light-receivable periods in the one cycle, it is determined in the step A) that the abnormality in output occurred. 8. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing therein an information processing program for causing a computer to function as a determining device according to claim 1, the program causing the computer to function as each of the foregoing sections. 9. (canceled) | 2,400 |
340,577 | 16,624,022 | 2,434 | A near-infrared curable ink composition on a predetermined substrate that has excellent adhesion to the substrate when irradiated with near-infrared rays and cured, a near-infrared curable film obtained from the near-infrared curable ink composition, and stereolithography using the near-infrared curable ink composition, and contains composite tungsten oxide fine particles as near-infrared absorbing fine particles and uncured thermosetting resin, wherein the composite tungsten oxide fine particles have a XRD peak top intensity ratio value of 0.13 or more based on a XRD peak intensity ratio value of 1 on plane (220) of a silicon powder standard sample (640c produced by NIST). | 1. A near-infrared curable ink composition containing composite tungsten oxide fine particles as near-infrared absorbing fine particles and uncured thermosetting resin,
wherein the composite tungsten oxide fine particles have a XRD peak top intensity ratio value of 0.13 or more based on a XRD peak intensity ratio value of 1 on plane (220) of a silicon powder standard sample (640c produced by NIST). 2. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, wherein the composite tungsten oxide fine particles are expressed by general formula MxWyOz (wherein M element is an element of one or more kinds selected from H, He, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, rare earth elements, Mg, Zr, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ru, Co, Rh, Ir, Ni, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag, Au, Zn, Cd, Al, Ga, In, Tl, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, Sb, B, F, P, S, Se, Br, Te, Ti, Nb, V, Mo, Ta, Re, Be, Hf, Os, Bi, and I, W is tungsten, O is oxygen, satisfying 0.001≤x/y≤1, 2.2≤z/y≤3.0). 3. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, wherein some of the composite tungsten oxide fine particles have a hexagonal crystal structure or all have a hexagonal crystal structure. 4. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, wherein a crystallite size of each composite tungsten oxide fine particle is 1 nm or more. 5. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 2, wherein the M element of the composite tungsten oxide fine particles is composed of a composite tungsten oxide that is one or more selected from Cs, Rb, K, Tl, In, Ba, Li, Ca, Sr, Fe, and Sn. 6. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, wherein a surface of the near-infrared absorbing fine particles is coated with an oxide containing one or more elements of Si, Ti, Zr, and Al. 7. The near-infrared curable ink composition of according to claim 1, further containing one or more selected from organic pigments, inorganic pigments and dyes. 8. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, further containing a dispersant. 9. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, further containing a solvent. 10. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, wherein a dispersed particle size of the near-infrared absorbing fine particles is 1 nm or more and 200 nm or less. 11. A near-infrared cured layer, wherein the near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1 is cured by being irradiated with near-infrared rays. 12. A stereolithography, comprising:
applying a near-infrared curable ink composition of claim 1 on a desired substrate to obtain a coated material; and irradiating the coated material with near-infrared rays, to cure the near-infrared curable ink composition. 13. A method for producing a near-infrared curable ink composition containing composite tungsten oxide fine particles and an uncured thermosetting resin, the method comprising:
producing the composite tungsten oxide fine particles so as to have a XRD peak top intensity ratio value of 0.13 or more based on a XRD peak intensity ratio value of 1 on plane (220) of a silicon powder standard sample (640c produced by NIST); and adding the produced composite tungsten oxide particles into the uncured thermosetting resin, while maintaining the XRD peak top intensity ratio value at 0.13 or more. | A near-infrared curable ink composition on a predetermined substrate that has excellent adhesion to the substrate when irradiated with near-infrared rays and cured, a near-infrared curable film obtained from the near-infrared curable ink composition, and stereolithography using the near-infrared curable ink composition, and contains composite tungsten oxide fine particles as near-infrared absorbing fine particles and uncured thermosetting resin, wherein the composite tungsten oxide fine particles have a XRD peak top intensity ratio value of 0.13 or more based on a XRD peak intensity ratio value of 1 on plane (220) of a silicon powder standard sample (640c produced by NIST).1. A near-infrared curable ink composition containing composite tungsten oxide fine particles as near-infrared absorbing fine particles and uncured thermosetting resin,
wherein the composite tungsten oxide fine particles have a XRD peak top intensity ratio value of 0.13 or more based on a XRD peak intensity ratio value of 1 on plane (220) of a silicon powder standard sample (640c produced by NIST). 2. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, wherein the composite tungsten oxide fine particles are expressed by general formula MxWyOz (wherein M element is an element of one or more kinds selected from H, He, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, rare earth elements, Mg, Zr, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ru, Co, Rh, Ir, Ni, Pd, Pt, Cu, Ag, Au, Zn, Cd, Al, Ga, In, Tl, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, Sb, B, F, P, S, Se, Br, Te, Ti, Nb, V, Mo, Ta, Re, Be, Hf, Os, Bi, and I, W is tungsten, O is oxygen, satisfying 0.001≤x/y≤1, 2.2≤z/y≤3.0). 3. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, wherein some of the composite tungsten oxide fine particles have a hexagonal crystal structure or all have a hexagonal crystal structure. 4. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, wherein a crystallite size of each composite tungsten oxide fine particle is 1 nm or more. 5. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 2, wherein the M element of the composite tungsten oxide fine particles is composed of a composite tungsten oxide that is one or more selected from Cs, Rb, K, Tl, In, Ba, Li, Ca, Sr, Fe, and Sn. 6. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, wherein a surface of the near-infrared absorbing fine particles is coated with an oxide containing one or more elements of Si, Ti, Zr, and Al. 7. The near-infrared curable ink composition of according to claim 1, further containing one or more selected from organic pigments, inorganic pigments and dyes. 8. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, further containing a dispersant. 9. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, further containing a solvent. 10. The near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1, wherein a dispersed particle size of the near-infrared absorbing fine particles is 1 nm or more and 200 nm or less. 11. A near-infrared cured layer, wherein the near-infrared curable ink composition according to claim 1 is cured by being irradiated with near-infrared rays. 12. A stereolithography, comprising:
applying a near-infrared curable ink composition of claim 1 on a desired substrate to obtain a coated material; and irradiating the coated material with near-infrared rays, to cure the near-infrared curable ink composition. 13. A method for producing a near-infrared curable ink composition containing composite tungsten oxide fine particles and an uncured thermosetting resin, the method comprising:
producing the composite tungsten oxide fine particles so as to have a XRD peak top intensity ratio value of 0.13 or more based on a XRD peak intensity ratio value of 1 on plane (220) of a silicon powder standard sample (640c produced by NIST); and adding the produced composite tungsten oxide particles into the uncured thermosetting resin, while maintaining the XRD peak top intensity ratio value at 0.13 or more. | 2,400 |
340,578 | 16,642,041 | 2,434 | Disclosed is an oligomer or polymer obtained by reacting at least one monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups with 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid and/or at least one alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid. A composition comprising a said oligomer or polymer is also disclosed. | 1. An oligomer or polymer obtained by the method comprising:
(a) reacting at least one isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups with a 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, an alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, or a combination thereof, wherein the isocyanate is monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric. 2. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1, wherein the isocyanate is methylene diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, toluene diisocyanate, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, pentamethylene diisocyanate, naphthalene diisocyanate, or a combination thereof. 3. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1, wherein the isocyanate is at least one oligomer or polymer of methylene diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, toluene diisocyanate, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, pentamethylene diisocyanate, and/or naphthalene diisocyanate. 4. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1, wherein the alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid is a C1-C4-alkyl ester. 5. (canceled) 6. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1, wherein the alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid is a methyl vinyl glycolate or ethyl vinyl glycolate. 7. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1, wherein the ester or 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid is an ester with 2-ethyl-heptanol, 2-propyl-heptanol, 5-hydroxy-1,3-dioxane, 5-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxane, or 5-hydroxyethyl-1,3-dioxane. 8. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1 further comprising:
(b) reacting the oligomer or polymer of (a) with at least one lactone diol, triol, or polyol. 9. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 8, wherein the lactone diol, triol, or polyol is selected from the group consisting of an oligomeric and/or a polymeric acetolactone, propiolactone, butyrolactone, valcrolactone, caprolactone, or a combination thereof. 10. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 8, wherein the lactone diol, triol or polyol is a caprolaclone diol, triol or polyol having a molecular weight Mn of 100-2000 and a hydroxyl number of 100-500 mg KOH/g. 11. A composition comprising:
(a) an oligomer or a polymer, the oligomer or the polymer formed from an isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups being reacted with a 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, an alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, or a combination thereof, wherein the isocyanate is monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric. 12. The composition according to claim 11 further comprising:
(b) at least one acrylic, methacrylic, or crotonic ester of a diol, triol, or polyol. 13. The composition according to claim 12, wherein the acrylic, methacrylic or crotonatic ester is a mono or diester of a diol; a mono, di or triester of a triol; a mono, di, tri or tetraester of a tetrol; a mono, di, tri, tetra or pentaester of a pentol; or a mono, di, tri, tetra, penta or hexaester of a hexol. 14. The composition according to claim 11 further comprising:
(c) at least one allyl ether of a diol, triol, or polyol. 15. The composition according to claim 14, wherein the at least one allyl or methallyl ether is a mono or diether of a diol; a mono, di or triether of a triol; a mono, di, tri or tetraether of a tetrol; a mono, di, tri, tetra or pentaether of a pentol: or a mono, di, tri, tetra, penta or hexaether of a hexol. 16. The composition according to claim 12, wherein is selected from butanediol, propanediol, heptanediol, pentanediol, hexanediol, dipropylene glycol, triethylene glycol, cyclohexanedimethanol, 2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol, neopentyl glycol, 5,5-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxane-of pentaerythitol spiroglycol, or a combination thereof. 17. The composition according claim 12, wherein the diol, triol, or polyol of (b) is ethoxylated, propoxylated and/or butoxylated, neopentyl glycol, 5,5-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxane or pentaerythitol spiroglycol. 18. The composition according to claim 12, wherein the triol is selected from glycerol, trimethylolethane, trimethylolpropane, trimethylolbutane, or a combination thereof. 19. (canceled) 20. The composition according to claim 12, wherein the polyol of (b) is selected from pentaerythritol, ditrimethylolethane, ditrimethylolpropane, ditrimethylolbutane, dipentaerythritol, or a combination thereof. 21. (canceled) 22. (canceled) 23. The composition according to claim 11 further comprising:
(d) at least one photoinitiator, such as a free radical, cation and/or anion photoinitiator. 24. (canceled) 25. (canceled) 26. A method for using oligomers and polymers from 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid and its esters reacted with isocyanates, the method comprising:
(a) producing an oligomer or a polymer by reacting an isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups with a 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, an alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, or a combination thereof, wherein the isocyanate is monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric; (b) preparing a composition comprising the oligomer or the polymer of (a); and (c) incorporating the composition of (b) in at least one of wood coatings, metal coatings, plastic coatings, textile coatings, paper coatings, flexo and digital inks, 3D printing, graphic arts, adhesives, medical and dental applications and devices, absorbents, sanitary articles, packaging, electronic and electric applications and devices, and/or optical application and devices. | Disclosed is an oligomer or polymer obtained by reacting at least one monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups with 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid and/or at least one alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid. A composition comprising a said oligomer or polymer is also disclosed.1. An oligomer or polymer obtained by the method comprising:
(a) reacting at least one isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups with a 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, an alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, or a combination thereof, wherein the isocyanate is monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric. 2. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1, wherein the isocyanate is methylene diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, toluene diisocyanate, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, pentamethylene diisocyanate, naphthalene diisocyanate, or a combination thereof. 3. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1, wherein the isocyanate is at least one oligomer or polymer of methylene diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, toluene diisocyanate, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, pentamethylene diisocyanate, and/or naphthalene diisocyanate. 4. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1, wherein the alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid is a C1-C4-alkyl ester. 5. (canceled) 6. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1, wherein the alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid is a methyl vinyl glycolate or ethyl vinyl glycolate. 7. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1, wherein the ester or 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid is an ester with 2-ethyl-heptanol, 2-propyl-heptanol, 5-hydroxy-1,3-dioxane, 5-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxane, or 5-hydroxyethyl-1,3-dioxane. 8. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 1 further comprising:
(b) reacting the oligomer or polymer of (a) with at least one lactone diol, triol, or polyol. 9. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 8, wherein the lactone diol, triol, or polyol is selected from the group consisting of an oligomeric and/or a polymeric acetolactone, propiolactone, butyrolactone, valcrolactone, caprolactone, or a combination thereof. 10. The oligomer or polymer according to claim 8, wherein the lactone diol, triol or polyol is a caprolaclone diol, triol or polyol having a molecular weight Mn of 100-2000 and a hydroxyl number of 100-500 mg KOH/g. 11. A composition comprising:
(a) an oligomer or a polymer, the oligomer or the polymer formed from an isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups being reacted with a 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, an alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, or a combination thereof, wherein the isocyanate is monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric. 12. The composition according to claim 11 further comprising:
(b) at least one acrylic, methacrylic, or crotonic ester of a diol, triol, or polyol. 13. The composition according to claim 12, wherein the acrylic, methacrylic or crotonatic ester is a mono or diester of a diol; a mono, di or triester of a triol; a mono, di, tri or tetraester of a tetrol; a mono, di, tri, tetra or pentaester of a pentol; or a mono, di, tri, tetra, penta or hexaester of a hexol. 14. The composition according to claim 11 further comprising:
(c) at least one allyl ether of a diol, triol, or polyol. 15. The composition according to claim 14, wherein the at least one allyl or methallyl ether is a mono or diether of a diol; a mono, di or triether of a triol; a mono, di, tri or tetraether of a tetrol; a mono, di, tri, tetra or pentaether of a pentol: or a mono, di, tri, tetra, penta or hexaether of a hexol. 16. The composition according to claim 12, wherein is selected from butanediol, propanediol, heptanediol, pentanediol, hexanediol, dipropylene glycol, triethylene glycol, cyclohexanedimethanol, 2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol, neopentyl glycol, 5,5-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxane-of pentaerythitol spiroglycol, or a combination thereof. 17. The composition according claim 12, wherein the diol, triol, or polyol of (b) is ethoxylated, propoxylated and/or butoxylated, neopentyl glycol, 5,5-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxane or pentaerythitol spiroglycol. 18. The composition according to claim 12, wherein the triol is selected from glycerol, trimethylolethane, trimethylolpropane, trimethylolbutane, or a combination thereof. 19. (canceled) 20. The composition according to claim 12, wherein the polyol of (b) is selected from pentaerythritol, ditrimethylolethane, ditrimethylolpropane, ditrimethylolbutane, dipentaerythritol, or a combination thereof. 21. (canceled) 22. (canceled) 23. The composition according to claim 11 further comprising:
(d) at least one photoinitiator, such as a free radical, cation and/or anion photoinitiator. 24. (canceled) 25. (canceled) 26. A method for using oligomers and polymers from 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid and its esters reacted with isocyanates, the method comprising:
(a) producing an oligomer or a polymer by reacting an isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups with a 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, an alkyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid, or a combination thereof, wherein the isocyanate is monomeric, oligomeric, or polymeric; (b) preparing a composition comprising the oligomer or the polymer of (a); and (c) incorporating the composition of (b) in at least one of wood coatings, metal coatings, plastic coatings, textile coatings, paper coatings, flexo and digital inks, 3D printing, graphic arts, adhesives, medical and dental applications and devices, absorbents, sanitary articles, packaging, electronic and electric applications and devices, and/or optical application and devices. | 2,400 |
340,579 | 16,615,947 | 2,434 | The present invention concerns a compound of following general formula (I): | 1. A method for treating cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of following general formula (I): 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the compound has a formula (II): 3. The method use according to claim 1, wherein the compound has a formula (III): 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein in formula (III) Cy1 is an aliphatic ring or heteroaliphatic ring such as defined in claim 1, said aliphatic or heteroaliphatic rings optionally being fused to a heteroaryl ring. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the compound has formula (III-1): 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the compound has formula (III-4): 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the compound has formula (IV): 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the compound has formula (IV-1): 9. The method according to claim 2, where R3 is H. 10. The method according to claim 2, where R2 and R3 are H. 11. The method according to claim 1 wherein said compound is selected from among: 12. The method according to claim 1 wherein the cancer is breast cancer. 13. A compound of formula (V): 14. A medicinal product comprising the compound according to claim 13. | The present invention concerns a compound of following general formula (I):1. A method for treating cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of following general formula (I): 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the compound has a formula (II): 3. The method use according to claim 1, wherein the compound has a formula (III): 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein in formula (III) Cy1 is an aliphatic ring or heteroaliphatic ring such as defined in claim 1, said aliphatic or heteroaliphatic rings optionally being fused to a heteroaryl ring. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the compound has formula (III-1): 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the compound has formula (III-4): 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the compound has formula (IV): 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the compound has formula (IV-1): 9. The method according to claim 2, where R3 is H. 10. The method according to claim 2, where R2 and R3 are H. 11. The method according to claim 1 wherein said compound is selected from among: 12. The method according to claim 1 wherein the cancer is breast cancer. 13. A compound of formula (V): 14. A medicinal product comprising the compound according to claim 13. | 2,400 |
340,580 | 16,642,043 | 2,434 | Disclosed herein are membranes, composition for forming membranes, methods for forming membranes, and sensors and other devices comprising membranes. The membrane comprises a polyurethane component, the polyurethane component comprising a blend of from 5 wt % to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of an amphiphilic polyurethane, and from 5 wt % to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of a hydrophobic polyurethane. | 1-17. (canceled) 20. A method of forming a membrane comprising the steps of forming a film from a composition comprising a polyurethane component and a solvent, and evaporating the solvent thereby forming a membrane,
wherein the composition comprises from 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % of the polyurethane component and from 90 to 99.5 wt % of the solvent, the polyurethane component comprising a blend of from 5 wt % to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of an amphiphilic polyurethane, and from 5 wt % to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of a hydrophobic polyurethane, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane comprises a first amphiphilic polyurethane or a second amphiphilic polyurethane, and
a. the first amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the reaction product of:
i. an aliphatic diisocyanate;
ii. a hydrophilic polymer diol;
iii. a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide) diol; and
iv. a chain extender;
b. the second amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the reaction product of:
i. an aliphatic diisocyanate;
ii. a copolymer diol comprising a hydrophilic polymer and a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide); and
iii. a chain extender;
c. the hydrophobic polyurethane comprises the reaction product of:
i. an aliphatic diisocyanate;
ii. a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide) diol; and
iii. a chain extender;
wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane and the hydrophobic polyurethane are substantially devoid of siloxane moieties, wherein the residual solvent content of the membrane is less than 50 ppm if the membrane is dried in a convection oven at 50° C. for 16 hours after forming the membrane. 21. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane comprises from 30 wt % to 85 wt %, based on the total weight of the amphiphilic polyurethane, of the residue of a hydrophilic poly(alkylene oxide) diol, a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide) diol, or a copolymer diol comprising a hydrophilic poly(alkylene oxide) and a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide). 22. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane, the hydrophobic polyurethane, or both are linear and further comprise an endgroup at each terminus of the backbone. 23. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane is linear and comprises an endgroup, and the endgroup comprises poly(ethylene oxide). 24. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane, the hydrophobic polyurethane, or both further comprise an endgroup and the endgroup comprises C2-C20 alkyl, C2-C16 fluoroalkyl, or C2-C16 fluoroalkyl ether. 25. The method of claim 1, wherein the membrane is substantially devoid of free hydrophilic polymer. 26. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane and the hydrophobic polyurethane are aliphatic. 27. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the first amphiphilic polyurethane and the first amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the residue of a hydrophilic poly(alkylene oxide) diol. 28. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the second amphiphilic polyurethane and the second amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the residue of copolymer diol comprising a hydrophilic poly(alkylene oxide) and a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide). 29. The method of claim 1, wherein the polyurethane component comprises a blend of from 35 wt % to 65 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of the amphiphilic polyurethane, and from 35 wt % to 65 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of the hydrophobic polyurethane. 30. The method of claim 1, wherein the hydrophobic polyurethane is devoid of polyethylene oxide and polyoxazoline. 31. The method according to claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane consists of the reaction product of:
i. an aliphatic diisocyanate; ii. a hydrophilic polymer diol; iii. a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide) diol; and iv. a chain extender. 32. The method of claim 1, wherein the backbone of the hydrophobic polyurethane consists of the reaction product of:
i. an aliphatic diisocyanate; ii. a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide) diol; and iii. a chain extender. 33. The method of claim 1, wherein the hydrophilic polymer diol consists of a poly(ethylene oxide) diol. 34. The method of claim 1, wherein the hydrophobic polymer diol consists of poly(propylene oxide) diol, poly(tetramethylene oxide) diol, a copolymer diol comprising poly(propylene oxide) and poly(tetramethylene oxide), or a mixture thereof. 35. The method of claim 1, wherein the solvent consists of tetrahydrofuran (THF), methyl-tetrahydrofuran (methyl-THF), or a mixture thereof. 36. The method according to claim 1, wherein the solvent consists of at least 40 wt % of THF, methyl-THF, or a mixture thereof, and optionally, methanol, ethanol, isobutanol, propanol, methyl ethyl ketone, or a mixture thereof at an amount of from 60 wt % or less, based on the total amount of solvent in the composition. 37. A membrane formed from the method according to claim 1. 38. The membrane according to claim 37, wherein the membrane has a residual solvent content of less than 50 ppm after drying the membrane under nitrogen for 24 hours followed by drying in a convection oven at 50° C. for one hour. 39. A sensor comprising the membrane of claim 37, wherein the sensor is configured to detect glucose, lactic acid, glutamate, pyruvate, choline, acetylcholine, nitric oxide, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, bicarbonate, urea, creatine, or dopamine in the blood stream or another bodily fluid. | Disclosed herein are membranes, composition for forming membranes, methods for forming membranes, and sensors and other devices comprising membranes. The membrane comprises a polyurethane component, the polyurethane component comprising a blend of from 5 wt % to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of an amphiphilic polyurethane, and from 5 wt % to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of a hydrophobic polyurethane.1-17. (canceled) 20. A method of forming a membrane comprising the steps of forming a film from a composition comprising a polyurethane component and a solvent, and evaporating the solvent thereby forming a membrane,
wherein the composition comprises from 0.5 wt % to 10 wt % of the polyurethane component and from 90 to 99.5 wt % of the solvent, the polyurethane component comprising a blend of from 5 wt % to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of an amphiphilic polyurethane, and from 5 wt % to 95 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of a hydrophobic polyurethane, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane comprises a first amphiphilic polyurethane or a second amphiphilic polyurethane, and
a. the first amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the reaction product of:
i. an aliphatic diisocyanate;
ii. a hydrophilic polymer diol;
iii. a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide) diol; and
iv. a chain extender;
b. the second amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the reaction product of:
i. an aliphatic diisocyanate;
ii. a copolymer diol comprising a hydrophilic polymer and a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide); and
iii. a chain extender;
c. the hydrophobic polyurethane comprises the reaction product of:
i. an aliphatic diisocyanate;
ii. a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide) diol; and
iii. a chain extender;
wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane and the hydrophobic polyurethane are substantially devoid of siloxane moieties, wherein the residual solvent content of the membrane is less than 50 ppm if the membrane is dried in a convection oven at 50° C. for 16 hours after forming the membrane. 21. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane comprises from 30 wt % to 85 wt %, based on the total weight of the amphiphilic polyurethane, of the residue of a hydrophilic poly(alkylene oxide) diol, a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide) diol, or a copolymer diol comprising a hydrophilic poly(alkylene oxide) and a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide). 22. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane, the hydrophobic polyurethane, or both are linear and further comprise an endgroup at each terminus of the backbone. 23. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane is linear and comprises an endgroup, and the endgroup comprises poly(ethylene oxide). 24. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane, the hydrophobic polyurethane, or both further comprise an endgroup and the endgroup comprises C2-C20 alkyl, C2-C16 fluoroalkyl, or C2-C16 fluoroalkyl ether. 25. The method of claim 1, wherein the membrane is substantially devoid of free hydrophilic polymer. 26. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane and the hydrophobic polyurethane are aliphatic. 27. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the first amphiphilic polyurethane and the first amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the residue of a hydrophilic poly(alkylene oxide) diol. 28. The method of claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the second amphiphilic polyurethane and the second amphiphilic polyurethane comprises the residue of copolymer diol comprising a hydrophilic poly(alkylene oxide) and a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide). 29. The method of claim 1, wherein the polyurethane component comprises a blend of from 35 wt % to 65 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of the amphiphilic polyurethane, and from 35 wt % to 65 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane component, of the hydrophobic polyurethane. 30. The method of claim 1, wherein the hydrophobic polyurethane is devoid of polyethylene oxide and polyoxazoline. 31. The method according to claim 1, wherein the amphiphilic polyurethane consists of the reaction product of:
i. an aliphatic diisocyanate; ii. a hydrophilic polymer diol; iii. a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide) diol; and iv. a chain extender. 32. The method of claim 1, wherein the backbone of the hydrophobic polyurethane consists of the reaction product of:
i. an aliphatic diisocyanate; ii. a hydrophobic poly(alkylene oxide) diol; and iii. a chain extender. 33. The method of claim 1, wherein the hydrophilic polymer diol consists of a poly(ethylene oxide) diol. 34. The method of claim 1, wherein the hydrophobic polymer diol consists of poly(propylene oxide) diol, poly(tetramethylene oxide) diol, a copolymer diol comprising poly(propylene oxide) and poly(tetramethylene oxide), or a mixture thereof. 35. The method of claim 1, wherein the solvent consists of tetrahydrofuran (THF), methyl-tetrahydrofuran (methyl-THF), or a mixture thereof. 36. The method according to claim 1, wherein the solvent consists of at least 40 wt % of THF, methyl-THF, or a mixture thereof, and optionally, methanol, ethanol, isobutanol, propanol, methyl ethyl ketone, or a mixture thereof at an amount of from 60 wt % or less, based on the total amount of solvent in the composition. 37. A membrane formed from the method according to claim 1. 38. The membrane according to claim 37, wherein the membrane has a residual solvent content of less than 50 ppm after drying the membrane under nitrogen for 24 hours followed by drying in a convection oven at 50° C. for one hour. 39. A sensor comprising the membrane of claim 37, wherein the sensor is configured to detect glucose, lactic acid, glutamate, pyruvate, choline, acetylcholine, nitric oxide, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, bicarbonate, urea, creatine, or dopamine in the blood stream or another bodily fluid. | 2,400 |
340,581 | 16,642,035 | 2,434 | The present invention maintains sealing of the housing over a long period of time. A multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor (100) includes a light projector (110) and a light receiver (120) whose external forms are each formed by a housing (1) including an outer case (10) constituted by a main body case (11) and a first cap member (12), a light-transmitting plate (15), a first pressing member (20A), second pressing members (20B), a first adhesive tape (17A), and second adhesive tapes (17B). The first cap member (12) has a supporting part (12 a) provided on its inner side, and an elastic member (18) is provided between the second pressing member (20B) and a portion of the light-transmitting plate (15) supported by the supporting part (12 a). The light-transmitting plate (15) is pressed toward the first cap member (12) via the elastic member (18). | 1. A multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor comprising:
a light projector; and a light receiver; an external form of each of the light projector and the light receiver being constituted by a housing, the housing including an outer case, a light-transmitting plate, a pressing member, and an adhesive member, the outer case having a front surface with an opening, the light-transmitting plate covering the opening, the pressing member pressing the light-transmitting plate toward the outer case, and the adhesive member causing the light-transmitting plate to adhere to the outer case, the outer case having a supporting part which is provided on an inner side of the outer case for supporting an edge of the light-transmitting plate via the adhesive member, an elastic member being provided between the pressing member and a portion of the light-transmitting plate which portion is supported by the supporting part, and the light-transmitting plate being pressed toward the outer case via the elastic member. 2. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor as set forth in claim 1, wherein:
the outer case includes a main body case and end members which are fitted into both ends of the main body case; the pressing member includes a first pressing member and second pressing members, the first pressing member pressing the light-transmitting plate toward the main body case, and the second pressing members pressing the light-transmitting plate toward the respective end members; the adhesive member includes a first adhesive member and second adhesive members, the first adhesive member causing the light-transmitting plate to adhere to the main body case, and the second adhesive members causing the light-transmitting plate to adhere to the respective end members; the elastic member is provided between each of the second pressing members and a portion of the light-transmitting plate which portion is supported by the supporting part that is formed in each of the end members; and the light-transmitting plate is pressed toward each of the end members via the elastic member. 3. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor as set forth in claim 2, wherein:
the elastic member has a bent part which is formed by bending an end part of the elastic member on a main body case side such that the bent part extends between the first pressing member and each of the second pressing members; and the bent part is compressed by the first pressing member and each of the second pressing members. | The present invention maintains sealing of the housing over a long period of time. A multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor (100) includes a light projector (110) and a light receiver (120) whose external forms are each formed by a housing (1) including an outer case (10) constituted by a main body case (11) and a first cap member (12), a light-transmitting plate (15), a first pressing member (20A), second pressing members (20B), a first adhesive tape (17A), and second adhesive tapes (17B). The first cap member (12) has a supporting part (12 a) provided on its inner side, and an elastic member (18) is provided between the second pressing member (20B) and a portion of the light-transmitting plate (15) supported by the supporting part (12 a). The light-transmitting plate (15) is pressed toward the first cap member (12) via the elastic member (18).1. A multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor comprising:
a light projector; and a light receiver; an external form of each of the light projector and the light receiver being constituted by a housing, the housing including an outer case, a light-transmitting plate, a pressing member, and an adhesive member, the outer case having a front surface with an opening, the light-transmitting plate covering the opening, the pressing member pressing the light-transmitting plate toward the outer case, and the adhesive member causing the light-transmitting plate to adhere to the outer case, the outer case having a supporting part which is provided on an inner side of the outer case for supporting an edge of the light-transmitting plate via the adhesive member, an elastic member being provided between the pressing member and a portion of the light-transmitting plate which portion is supported by the supporting part, and the light-transmitting plate being pressed toward the outer case via the elastic member. 2. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor as set forth in claim 1, wherein:
the outer case includes a main body case and end members which are fitted into both ends of the main body case; the pressing member includes a first pressing member and second pressing members, the first pressing member pressing the light-transmitting plate toward the main body case, and the second pressing members pressing the light-transmitting plate toward the respective end members; the adhesive member includes a first adhesive member and second adhesive members, the first adhesive member causing the light-transmitting plate to adhere to the main body case, and the second adhesive members causing the light-transmitting plate to adhere to the respective end members; the elastic member is provided between each of the second pressing members and a portion of the light-transmitting plate which portion is supported by the supporting part that is formed in each of the end members; and the light-transmitting plate is pressed toward each of the end members via the elastic member. 3. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor as set forth in claim 2, wherein:
the elastic member has a bent part which is formed by bending an end part of the elastic member on a main body case side such that the bent part extends between the first pressing member and each of the second pressing members; and the bent part is compressed by the first pressing member and each of the second pressing members. | 2,400 |
340,582 | 16,642,039 | 2,878 | The present invention achieves a multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor which can be assembled with reduced effort. A multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor (100) includes a light projector (110) and a light receiver (120) each having an outer shape defined by a housing (1) including: an outer case (10); a light-transmitting plate (15); and a pressing member (20). Supporting parts (11b) are provided at respective inner surfaces of side plates of the outer case. Extending parts (11c) are provided at end parts of the corresponding side plates. The pressing member is configured to press the light-transmitting plate against the supporting parts by being attached to the respective extending parts. | 1. A multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor comprising a light projector and a light receiver each having an outer shape defined by a housing including
an outer case having an opening in a front surface of the outer case, a light-transmitting plate configured to close the opening, and a pressing member configured to press the light-transmitting plate against the outer case, the outer case having a pair of side plates having respective inner surfaces at which supporting parts for supporting respective side edge parts of the light-transmitting plate are provided, the pair of side plates having respective extending parts each of which (i) is provided at an end part at which the opening is made and (ii) extends toward an end part of the other one of the pair of side plates, and the pressing member, which has first protruding parts and second protruding parts facing each other in directions in which a thickness of the light-transmitting plate extends, being configured to press the light-transmitting plate against the supporting parts by being attached to the extending parts such that the extending parts are each sandwiched between a corresponding one of the first protruding parts and a corresponding one of the second protruding parts. 2. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, wherein
a first protrusion and a recess, with which the first protrusion is to be engaged, are provided at a surface A and a surface B, respectively, or provided at a surface B and a surface A, respectively, the surface A being a surface of each of the extending parts, which surface faces a corresponding one of the first protruding parts or a corresponding one of the second protruding parts, and the surface B being a surface of one of the first protruding parts or of one of the second protruding parts, which surface faces a corresponding one of the extending parts. 3. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, wherein:
a first protrusion is provided at a surface C which is a surface of each of the extending parts, which surface faces a corresponding one of the first protruding parts or a corresponding one of the second protruding parts; and a second protrusion is provided at a surface of the corresponding one of the first protruding parts or of the corresponding one of the second protruding parts, which surface faces the surface C. 4. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 2, wherein
the pair of side plates of the outer case each have an engagement part which is configured to be engaged with a corresponding end part of the pressing member and which is provided so as to be further away from the light-transmitting plate than is a corresponding one of the extending parts. 5. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, wherein
the pressing member is configured to press the light-transmitting plate with an elastic member therebetween. 6. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, further comprising:
an adhesive material which causes the light-transmitting plate to adhere to the supporting parts. 7. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, wherein
the pressing member is configured to be attached to each of the extending parts by being moved in a direction parallel to a direction in which the front surface extends. | The present invention achieves a multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor which can be assembled with reduced effort. A multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor (100) includes a light projector (110) and a light receiver (120) each having an outer shape defined by a housing (1) including: an outer case (10); a light-transmitting plate (15); and a pressing member (20). Supporting parts (11b) are provided at respective inner surfaces of side plates of the outer case. Extending parts (11c) are provided at end parts of the corresponding side plates. The pressing member is configured to press the light-transmitting plate against the supporting parts by being attached to the respective extending parts.1. A multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor comprising a light projector and a light receiver each having an outer shape defined by a housing including
an outer case having an opening in a front surface of the outer case, a light-transmitting plate configured to close the opening, and a pressing member configured to press the light-transmitting plate against the outer case, the outer case having a pair of side plates having respective inner surfaces at which supporting parts for supporting respective side edge parts of the light-transmitting plate are provided, the pair of side plates having respective extending parts each of which (i) is provided at an end part at which the opening is made and (ii) extends toward an end part of the other one of the pair of side plates, and the pressing member, which has first protruding parts and second protruding parts facing each other in directions in which a thickness of the light-transmitting plate extends, being configured to press the light-transmitting plate against the supporting parts by being attached to the extending parts such that the extending parts are each sandwiched between a corresponding one of the first protruding parts and a corresponding one of the second protruding parts. 2. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, wherein
a first protrusion and a recess, with which the first protrusion is to be engaged, are provided at a surface A and a surface B, respectively, or provided at a surface B and a surface A, respectively, the surface A being a surface of each of the extending parts, which surface faces a corresponding one of the first protruding parts or a corresponding one of the second protruding parts, and the surface B being a surface of one of the first protruding parts or of one of the second protruding parts, which surface faces a corresponding one of the extending parts. 3. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, wherein:
a first protrusion is provided at a surface C which is a surface of each of the extending parts, which surface faces a corresponding one of the first protruding parts or a corresponding one of the second protruding parts; and a second protrusion is provided at a surface of the corresponding one of the first protruding parts or of the corresponding one of the second protruding parts, which surface faces the surface C. 4. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 2, wherein
the pair of side plates of the outer case each have an engagement part which is configured to be engaged with a corresponding end part of the pressing member and which is provided so as to be further away from the light-transmitting plate than is a corresponding one of the extending parts. 5. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, wherein
the pressing member is configured to press the light-transmitting plate with an elastic member therebetween. 6. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, further comprising:
an adhesive material which causes the light-transmitting plate to adhere to the supporting parts. 7. The multiple-optical-axis photoelectric sensor according to claim 1, wherein
the pressing member is configured to be attached to each of the extending parts by being moved in a direction parallel to a direction in which the front surface extends. | 2,800 |
340,583 | 16,642,037 | 2,632 | A body-worn tracking device (BWTD) includes a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) device, a cellular communication unit, at least one processor, and at least one memory device. The at least one memory device includes instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on board an aircraft. Execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to, responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on board the aircraft: disable the GNSS device and the cellular communication unit; and temporarily refrain from generating an alert that indicates a current location of the BWTD cannot be determined. | 1. A body-worn tracking device (BWTD) comprising:
a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) device; a cellular communication unit; at least one processor; and at least one memory device comprising instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:
determine whether the BWTD is located on board an aircraft; and
responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on board the aircraft:
disable the GNSS device and the cellular communication unit; and
temporarily refrain from generating an alert that indicates a current location of the BWTD cannot be determined. 2. The BWTD of claim 1, further comprising a non-cellular communication unit,
wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on board the aircraft by at least causing the at least one processor to:
receive, from a wireless communication device that is communicatively coupled to the non-cellular communication unit, a device identifier corresponding to the wireless communication device; and
determine, based on the device identifier corresponding to the wireless communication device, whether the wireless communication device is associated with the aircraft; and
determine that the BWTD is located on the aircraft based on determining that the wireless communication device is associated with the aircraft. 3. The BWTD of claim 2, wherein based on the wireless communication device being associated with the aircraft, execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
retrieve, from the at least one memory device, network access credentials associated with a wireless network expected to be available on board the aircraft; and send, via the non-cellular communication unit and to the wireless communication device associated with the aircraft, the network access credentials; and receive, via the non-cellular communication unit and from the wireless communication device associated with the aircraft, an indication that the network access credentials are correct,
wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to disable the GNSS device in further response to receiving the indication that the network access credentials are correct. 4. (canceled) 5. The BWTD of claim 1, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to:
further responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on the aircraft, determine whether the aircraft is a permitted aircraft on which an individual assigned to wear the BWTD is permitted to travel,
wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to temporarily refrain from generating the alert in further response to determining that the aircraft is the permitted aircraft,
wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the aircraft is a permitted aircraft on which an individual assigned to wear the BWTD is permitted to travel by at least causing the at least one processor to: determine flight information for the aircraft; determine whether the flight information for the aircraft corresponds to expected flight information for the permitted aircraft; and determine that the aircraft is the permitted aircraft in response to determining that the flight information for the aircraft corresponds to expected flight information for the permitted aircraft. 6. (canceled) 7. The BWTD of claim 5, wherein the flight information for the aircraft includes at least one of:
flight number of the aircraft, departure date of the aircraft, airline associated with the aircraft, departure location of the aircraft, or destination location of the aircraft. 8. The BWTD of claim 5, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to:
responsive to determining that the aircraft is not the permitted aircraft, send, to the remote computing device, a message indicating the individual assigned to wear the BWTD is located on an aircraft that is not the permitted aircraft. 9. The BWTD of claim 1, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft at a first time, and wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
determine, at a second time that is later than the first time, whether the aircraft has landed; and responsive to determining that the aircraft has landed:
enable the GNSS device and the cellular communication unit;
determine whether GNSS coordinates of the BWTD at the second time are known; and responsive to determining that the GNSS coordinates of the BWTD at the second time are known, send, via the cellular communication unit and to a remote computing device, an indication of the GNSS coordinates of the BWTD at the second time. 10. The BWTD of claim 9, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
responsive to determining that the GNSS coordinates of the BWTD at the second time are not known, determine whether a predetermined WiFi network is available; and responsive to determining that the predetermined WiFi network is available: connect to the WiFi network; and send, to the remote computing device, a message indicating that the BWTD is communicatively connected to the predetermined WiFi network. 11. The BWTD of claim 1, further comprising a non-cellular communication unit, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft at a first time, and wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
determine, at a second time that is earlier than the first time, whether the BWTD is located within a predetermined distance of an airport; and responsive to determining that the BWTD is within the predetermined distance of the airport, enable the non-cellular communication unit. 12. The BWTD of claim 1, further comprising at least one motion sensor;
wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on an aircraft by at least causing the at least one processor to: receive, from the at least one motion sensor, an indication of acceleration; and determine, based on the indication of the acceleration and an acceleration profile, whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft. 13-24. (canceled) 25. A computing system comprising:
at least one processor; and at least one memory device comprising instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: determine whether a body-worn tracking device (BWTD) is located on board an aircraft; and responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on board the aircraft, temporarily refrain from generating an alert that indicates a current location of the BWTD cannot be determined. 26. The computing system of claim 25, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
receive a travel request associated with the BWTD; receive expected flight information associated with the travel request; determine whether the travel request has been approved; and responsive to determining that the travel request has been approved, update monitoring rules associated with the BWTD to include the expected flight information. 27. The computing system of claim 26, wherein the expected flight information comprises a flight number, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
receive, from a travel provider, based at least in part on the flight number, information indicative of a wireless network on board a permitted flight. 28. The computing system of claim 25, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on board the aircraft, send, to the BWTD, a message enabling the BWTD to disable at least one of a GNSS device of the BWTD or a cellular communication unit of the BWTD. 29. The computing system of claim 25, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
further responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on the aircraft, determine whether the aircraft is a permitted aircraft on which an individual assigned to wear the BWTD is permitted to travel, and temporarily refrain from generating the alert is further response to determining that the aircraft is the permitted aircraft. 30. The method of claim 29, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to determine whether the aircraft is a permitted aircraft on which an individual assigned to wear the BWTD is permitted to travel by causing the at least one processor to:
receive flight information for the aircraft; determine whether the flight information for the aircraft corresponds to expected flight information for the permitted aircraft; and determine that the aircraft is the permitted aircraft in response to determining that the flight information for the aircraft corresponds to expected flight information for the permitted aircraft. 31. The computing system of claim 30, wherein the flight information for the aircraft includes at least one of:
a flight number of the aircraft, a departure date of the aircraft, airline associated with the aircraft, a departure location of the aircraft, or a destination location of the aircraft. 32. The computing system of claim 29, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
responsive to determining that the aircraft is not the permitted aircraft, output a message indicating the individual assigned to wear the BWTD is located on an aircraft that is not the permitted aircraft. 33. The computing system of claim 25, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft comprises determining whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft at a first time, and wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
determine, at a second time that is later than the first time, whether the aircraft has landed; and responsive to determining that the aircraft has landed, send, to the BWTD, a command to enable the GNSS device and the cellular communication unit. 34. The computing system of claim 25, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft comprises determining whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft at a first time, and wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
determine, at a second time that is earlier than the first time, whether the BWTD is located within a predetermined distance of an airport; and responsive to determining that the BWTD is within the predetermined distance of the airport, send, to the BWTD, a message instructing the BWTD to enable a non-cellular wireless communication unit of the BWTD. 35-49. (canceled) | A body-worn tracking device (BWTD) includes a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) device, a cellular communication unit, at least one processor, and at least one memory device. The at least one memory device includes instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on board an aircraft. Execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to, responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on board the aircraft: disable the GNSS device and the cellular communication unit; and temporarily refrain from generating an alert that indicates a current location of the BWTD cannot be determined.1. A body-worn tracking device (BWTD) comprising:
a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) device; a cellular communication unit; at least one processor; and at least one memory device comprising instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:
determine whether the BWTD is located on board an aircraft; and
responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on board the aircraft:
disable the GNSS device and the cellular communication unit; and
temporarily refrain from generating an alert that indicates a current location of the BWTD cannot be determined. 2. The BWTD of claim 1, further comprising a non-cellular communication unit,
wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on board the aircraft by at least causing the at least one processor to:
receive, from a wireless communication device that is communicatively coupled to the non-cellular communication unit, a device identifier corresponding to the wireless communication device; and
determine, based on the device identifier corresponding to the wireless communication device, whether the wireless communication device is associated with the aircraft; and
determine that the BWTD is located on the aircraft based on determining that the wireless communication device is associated with the aircraft. 3. The BWTD of claim 2, wherein based on the wireless communication device being associated with the aircraft, execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
retrieve, from the at least one memory device, network access credentials associated with a wireless network expected to be available on board the aircraft; and send, via the non-cellular communication unit and to the wireless communication device associated with the aircraft, the network access credentials; and receive, via the non-cellular communication unit and from the wireless communication device associated with the aircraft, an indication that the network access credentials are correct,
wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to disable the GNSS device in further response to receiving the indication that the network access credentials are correct. 4. (canceled) 5. The BWTD of claim 1, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to:
further responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on the aircraft, determine whether the aircraft is a permitted aircraft on which an individual assigned to wear the BWTD is permitted to travel,
wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to temporarily refrain from generating the alert in further response to determining that the aircraft is the permitted aircraft,
wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the aircraft is a permitted aircraft on which an individual assigned to wear the BWTD is permitted to travel by at least causing the at least one processor to: determine flight information for the aircraft; determine whether the flight information for the aircraft corresponds to expected flight information for the permitted aircraft; and determine that the aircraft is the permitted aircraft in response to determining that the flight information for the aircraft corresponds to expected flight information for the permitted aircraft. 6. (canceled) 7. The BWTD of claim 5, wherein the flight information for the aircraft includes at least one of:
flight number of the aircraft, departure date of the aircraft, airline associated with the aircraft, departure location of the aircraft, or destination location of the aircraft. 8. The BWTD of claim 5, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to:
responsive to determining that the aircraft is not the permitted aircraft, send, to the remote computing device, a message indicating the individual assigned to wear the BWTD is located on an aircraft that is not the permitted aircraft. 9. The BWTD of claim 1, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft at a first time, and wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
determine, at a second time that is later than the first time, whether the aircraft has landed; and responsive to determining that the aircraft has landed:
enable the GNSS device and the cellular communication unit;
determine whether GNSS coordinates of the BWTD at the second time are known; and responsive to determining that the GNSS coordinates of the BWTD at the second time are known, send, via the cellular communication unit and to a remote computing device, an indication of the GNSS coordinates of the BWTD at the second time. 10. The BWTD of claim 9, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
responsive to determining that the GNSS coordinates of the BWTD at the second time are not known, determine whether a predetermined WiFi network is available; and responsive to determining that the predetermined WiFi network is available: connect to the WiFi network; and send, to the remote computing device, a message indicating that the BWTD is communicatively connected to the predetermined WiFi network. 11. The BWTD of claim 1, further comprising a non-cellular communication unit, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft at a first time, and wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
determine, at a second time that is earlier than the first time, whether the BWTD is located within a predetermined distance of an airport; and responsive to determining that the BWTD is within the predetermined distance of the airport, enable the non-cellular communication unit. 12. The BWTD of claim 1, further comprising at least one motion sensor;
wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on an aircraft by at least causing the at least one processor to: receive, from the at least one motion sensor, an indication of acceleration; and determine, based on the indication of the acceleration and an acceleration profile, whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft. 13-24. (canceled) 25. A computing system comprising:
at least one processor; and at least one memory device comprising instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to: determine whether a body-worn tracking device (BWTD) is located on board an aircraft; and responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on board the aircraft, temporarily refrain from generating an alert that indicates a current location of the BWTD cannot be determined. 26. The computing system of claim 25, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
receive a travel request associated with the BWTD; receive expected flight information associated with the travel request; determine whether the travel request has been approved; and responsive to determining that the travel request has been approved, update monitoring rules associated with the BWTD to include the expected flight information. 27. The computing system of claim 26, wherein the expected flight information comprises a flight number, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
receive, from a travel provider, based at least in part on the flight number, information indicative of a wireless network on board a permitted flight. 28. The computing system of claim 25, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on board the aircraft, send, to the BWTD, a message enabling the BWTD to disable at least one of a GNSS device of the BWTD or a cellular communication unit of the BWTD. 29. The computing system of claim 25, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
further responsive to determining that the BWTD is located on the aircraft, determine whether the aircraft is a permitted aircraft on which an individual assigned to wear the BWTD is permitted to travel, and temporarily refrain from generating the alert is further response to determining that the aircraft is the permitted aircraft. 30. The method of claim 29, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to determine whether the aircraft is a permitted aircraft on which an individual assigned to wear the BWTD is permitted to travel by causing the at least one processor to:
receive flight information for the aircraft; determine whether the flight information for the aircraft corresponds to expected flight information for the permitted aircraft; and determine that the aircraft is the permitted aircraft in response to determining that the flight information for the aircraft corresponds to expected flight information for the permitted aircraft. 31. The computing system of claim 30, wherein the flight information for the aircraft includes at least one of:
a flight number of the aircraft, a departure date of the aircraft, airline associated with the aircraft, a departure location of the aircraft, or a destination location of the aircraft. 32. The computing system of claim 29, wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
responsive to determining that the aircraft is not the permitted aircraft, output a message indicating the individual assigned to wear the BWTD is located on an aircraft that is not the permitted aircraft. 33. The computing system of claim 25, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft comprises determining whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft at a first time, and wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
determine, at a second time that is later than the first time, whether the aircraft has landed; and responsive to determining that the aircraft has landed, send, to the BWTD, a command to enable the GNSS device and the cellular communication unit. 34. The computing system of claim 25, wherein execution of the instructions causes the at least one processor to determine whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft comprises determining whether the BWTD is located on the aircraft at a first time, and wherein execution of the instructions further causes the at least one processor to:
determine, at a second time that is earlier than the first time, whether the BWTD is located within a predetermined distance of an airport; and responsive to determining that the BWTD is within the predetermined distance of the airport, send, to the BWTD, a message instructing the BWTD to enable a non-cellular wireless communication unit of the BWTD. 35-49. (canceled) | 2,600 |
340,584 | 16,642,034 | 2,632 | A tire mold having a sidewall molding surface with a negative irregular rough surface texture pattern extending circumferentially along the sidewall molding surface so as to mold at least one annular exterior surface of a tire sidewall of a tire with an irregular rough surface texture, the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern defining recessed portions disposed non-uniformly between raised portions, the recessed portions having a depth of at least 0.1 millimeters. | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a tire mold having a sidewall molding surface with a negative irregular rough surface texture pattern extending circumferentially along the sidewall molding surface so as to mold at least one annular exterior surface of a tire sidewall with an irregular rough surface texture, the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern defining recessed portions disposed non-uniformly between raised portions, the recessed portions having a depth of at least 0.1 millimeters. 2. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the recessed portions and the raised portions vary non-uniformly in size and shape along the sidewall molding surface. 3. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the recessed portions have a depth of 0.1-0.5 millimeters. 4. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the recessed portions have a depth of 0.3 millimeters. 5. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the sidewall molding surface is a surface of a sidewall ring plate. 6. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern is configured to mold a rough sandpaper pattern on the at least one annular exterior surface of the tire sidewall, the rough sandpaper pattern being visually discernible from other exterior surfaces of the tire by an observer. 7. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern is configured to mold a pebble pattern on the at least one annular exterior surface of the tire sidewall, the pebble pattern being visually discernible from other exterior surfaces of the tire by an observer. 8. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the sidewall molding surface defines a negative indicia pattern with an indicia depth that is greater than the depth of the recessed portions so as to mold the at least one annular exterior surface of the tire sidewall with the indicia pattern overlaying the irregular rough surface texture. 9. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern is formed by laser etching a planar sidewall molding surface in a non-uniform laser pattern to create the recessed portions, said laser-etched recessed portions thereby defining the raised portions, the raised portions being portions of the planar sidewall molding surface not laser etched. 10. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the tire mold includes a tread molding surface, the tread molding surface with a negative irregular rough surface texture pattern corresponding to the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern on the sidewall molding surface so as to mold at least one annular exterior surface of a tire tread with an irregular rough surface texture corresponding to the irregular rough surface texture of the tire sidewall. 11. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern extends circumferentially continuously 360 degrees along the sidewall molding surface. 12. An apparatus comprising:
a tire mold having a sidewall molding surface with a negative irregular rough surface texture pattern extending circumferentially along the sidewall molding surface so as to mold at least one annular exterior surface of a tire sidewall with an irregular rough surface texture, the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern having an irregularity depth of at least 0.1 millimeters. 13. The apparatus in accordance with claim 12, wherein:
the irregularity depth is in a range of 0.1-0.5 millimeters. 14. The apparatus in accordance with claim 12, wherein:
the irregularity depth is 0.3 millimeters. 15. The apparatus in accordance with claim 12, wherein:
the sidewall molding surface is a surface of a sidewall ring plate. 16. The apparatus in accordance with claim 12, wherein:
the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern is configured to mold one of a rough sandpaper pattern, and a pebble pattern on the at least one annular exterior surface of the tire sidewall, the one of the rough sandpaper pattern, and the pebble pattern being visually discernible from other exterior surfaces of the tire by an observer. 17. A pneumatic tire comprising:
a first and a second sidewall each axially spaced apart from one another and extending from respective opposite ends of a tread; and at least one of the first and second sidewalls having an annular exterior surface with an irregular rough surface texture, the irregular rough surface texture:
having an irregularity depth of at least 0.1 millimeters,
being integrally formed on the annular exterior surface, and
formed so as to provide a non-uniform, coarse surface texture finish that extends circumferentially along the annular exterior surface of the at least one of the first and second sidewalls. 18. The pneumatic tire in accordance with claim 17, wherein:
the irregularity depth is in a range of 0.1-0.5 millimeters. 19. The apparatus in accordance with claim 17, wherein:
the irregularity depth is 0.3 millimeters. 20. The pneumatic tire in accordance with claim 17, wherein:
the irregular rough surface texture is one of a rough sandpaper pattern and a pebble pattern, the one of the rough sandpaper pattern and the pebble pattern being visually discernible from other exterior surfaces of the pneumatic tire by an observer | A tire mold having a sidewall molding surface with a negative irregular rough surface texture pattern extending circumferentially along the sidewall molding surface so as to mold at least one annular exterior surface of a tire sidewall of a tire with an irregular rough surface texture, the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern defining recessed portions disposed non-uniformly between raised portions, the recessed portions having a depth of at least 0.1 millimeters.1. An apparatus comprising:
a tire mold having a sidewall molding surface with a negative irregular rough surface texture pattern extending circumferentially along the sidewall molding surface so as to mold at least one annular exterior surface of a tire sidewall with an irregular rough surface texture, the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern defining recessed portions disposed non-uniformly between raised portions, the recessed portions having a depth of at least 0.1 millimeters. 2. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the recessed portions and the raised portions vary non-uniformly in size and shape along the sidewall molding surface. 3. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the recessed portions have a depth of 0.1-0.5 millimeters. 4. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the recessed portions have a depth of 0.3 millimeters. 5. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the sidewall molding surface is a surface of a sidewall ring plate. 6. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern is configured to mold a rough sandpaper pattern on the at least one annular exterior surface of the tire sidewall, the rough sandpaper pattern being visually discernible from other exterior surfaces of the tire by an observer. 7. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern is configured to mold a pebble pattern on the at least one annular exterior surface of the tire sidewall, the pebble pattern being visually discernible from other exterior surfaces of the tire by an observer. 8. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the sidewall molding surface defines a negative indicia pattern with an indicia depth that is greater than the depth of the recessed portions so as to mold the at least one annular exterior surface of the tire sidewall with the indicia pattern overlaying the irregular rough surface texture. 9. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern is formed by laser etching a planar sidewall molding surface in a non-uniform laser pattern to create the recessed portions, said laser-etched recessed portions thereby defining the raised portions, the raised portions being portions of the planar sidewall molding surface not laser etched. 10. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the tire mold includes a tread molding surface, the tread molding surface with a negative irregular rough surface texture pattern corresponding to the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern on the sidewall molding surface so as to mold at least one annular exterior surface of a tire tread with an irregular rough surface texture corresponding to the irregular rough surface texture of the tire sidewall. 11. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein:
the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern extends circumferentially continuously 360 degrees along the sidewall molding surface. 12. An apparatus comprising:
a tire mold having a sidewall molding surface with a negative irregular rough surface texture pattern extending circumferentially along the sidewall molding surface so as to mold at least one annular exterior surface of a tire sidewall with an irregular rough surface texture, the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern having an irregularity depth of at least 0.1 millimeters. 13. The apparatus in accordance with claim 12, wherein:
the irregularity depth is in a range of 0.1-0.5 millimeters. 14. The apparatus in accordance with claim 12, wherein:
the irregularity depth is 0.3 millimeters. 15. The apparatus in accordance with claim 12, wherein:
the sidewall molding surface is a surface of a sidewall ring plate. 16. The apparatus in accordance with claim 12, wherein:
the negative irregular rough surface texture pattern is configured to mold one of a rough sandpaper pattern, and a pebble pattern on the at least one annular exterior surface of the tire sidewall, the one of the rough sandpaper pattern, and the pebble pattern being visually discernible from other exterior surfaces of the tire by an observer. 17. A pneumatic tire comprising:
a first and a second sidewall each axially spaced apart from one another and extending from respective opposite ends of a tread; and at least one of the first and second sidewalls having an annular exterior surface with an irregular rough surface texture, the irregular rough surface texture:
having an irregularity depth of at least 0.1 millimeters,
being integrally formed on the annular exterior surface, and
formed so as to provide a non-uniform, coarse surface texture finish that extends circumferentially along the annular exterior surface of the at least one of the first and second sidewalls. 18. The pneumatic tire in accordance with claim 17, wherein:
the irregularity depth is in a range of 0.1-0.5 millimeters. 19. The apparatus in accordance with claim 17, wherein:
the irregularity depth is 0.3 millimeters. 20. The pneumatic tire in accordance with claim 17, wherein:
the irregular rough surface texture is one of a rough sandpaper pattern and a pebble pattern, the one of the rough sandpaper pattern and the pebble pattern being visually discernible from other exterior surfaces of the pneumatic tire by an observer | 2,600 |
340,585 | 16,642,022 | 2,879 | The present invention discloses a flexible light emitting display panel, a flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method, and a display apparatus. The flexible light emitting display panel includes: a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, polarizer, and a cover lid stacked sequentially on one another from a bottom to a top. The substrate is made of a metal material. The substrate made of the metal material serves as the base of the flexible light emitting display panel can guarantee flexibility characteristics of the flexible light emitting display panel and enhancement of an overall hardness of the flexible light emitting display panel simultaneously. | 1. A flexible light emitting display panel, comprising:
a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, a polarizer, and a cover lid sequentially stacked on one another from a bottom to a top; wherein the substrate is a substrate made of a metal material. 2. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible light emitting display panel comprises at least one bending region. 3. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one gap is defined in the substrate, and the at least one gap is located in the bending region. 4. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one recess is defined in a surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer, and the at least one recess is located in the bending region. 5. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 4, wherein a width of the at least one recess is the same as a horizontal width of the bending region of the flexible light emitting display panel in an expanded and flattened status. 6. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the metal material is ductile metal. 7. A flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method, comprising:
providing a substrate, wherein the substrate is made of a metal material; coating a flexible layer on the substrate; forming a light emitting device on the flexible layer; and attaching a polarizer on the light emitting device. 8. The flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method as claimed in claim 7, wherein after the step of attaching the polarizer on the light emitting device, the method further comprises:
patterning a surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer to define at least one gap or recess in the substrate. 9. The flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method as claimed in claim 8, wherein the step of patterning the surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer comprises:
etching a portion of the surface of the substrate opposite to a middle region of the flexible layer. 10. A display apparatus, wherein the display apparatus comprises a flexible light emitting display panel and a casing, the flexible light emitting display panel is disposed on the casing, and the flexible light emitting display panel comprises:
a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, a polarizer, and a cover lid sequentially stacked on one another from a bottom to a top; wherein the substrate is made of a metal material. 11. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein the flexible light emitting display panel comprises at least one bending region. 12. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein at least one gap is defined in the substrate, and the at least one gap is located in the bending region. 13. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein at least one recess is defined in the surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer, and the at least one recess is located in the bending region. 14. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein a width of the at least one recess is the same as a horizontal width of the bending region of the flexible light emitting display panel in an expanded and flattened status. 15. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein the metal material is ductile metal. 16. (canceled) | The present invention discloses a flexible light emitting display panel, a flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method, and a display apparatus. The flexible light emitting display panel includes: a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, polarizer, and a cover lid stacked sequentially on one another from a bottom to a top. The substrate is made of a metal material. The substrate made of the metal material serves as the base of the flexible light emitting display panel can guarantee flexibility characteristics of the flexible light emitting display panel and enhancement of an overall hardness of the flexible light emitting display panel simultaneously.1. A flexible light emitting display panel, comprising:
a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, a polarizer, and a cover lid sequentially stacked on one another from a bottom to a top; wherein the substrate is a substrate made of a metal material. 2. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible light emitting display panel comprises at least one bending region. 3. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one gap is defined in the substrate, and the at least one gap is located in the bending region. 4. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one recess is defined in a surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer, and the at least one recess is located in the bending region. 5. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 4, wherein a width of the at least one recess is the same as a horizontal width of the bending region of the flexible light emitting display panel in an expanded and flattened status. 6. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the metal material is ductile metal. 7. A flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method, comprising:
providing a substrate, wherein the substrate is made of a metal material; coating a flexible layer on the substrate; forming a light emitting device on the flexible layer; and attaching a polarizer on the light emitting device. 8. The flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method as claimed in claim 7, wherein after the step of attaching the polarizer on the light emitting device, the method further comprises:
patterning a surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer to define at least one gap or recess in the substrate. 9. The flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method as claimed in claim 8, wherein the step of patterning the surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer comprises:
etching a portion of the surface of the substrate opposite to a middle region of the flexible layer. 10. A display apparatus, wherein the display apparatus comprises a flexible light emitting display panel and a casing, the flexible light emitting display panel is disposed on the casing, and the flexible light emitting display panel comprises:
a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, a polarizer, and a cover lid sequentially stacked on one another from a bottom to a top; wherein the substrate is made of a metal material. 11. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein the flexible light emitting display panel comprises at least one bending region. 12. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein at least one gap is defined in the substrate, and the at least one gap is located in the bending region. 13. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein at least one recess is defined in the surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer, and the at least one recess is located in the bending region. 14. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein a width of the at least one recess is the same as a horizontal width of the bending region of the flexible light emitting display panel in an expanded and flattened status. 15. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein the metal material is ductile metal. 16. (canceled) | 2,800 |
340,586 | 62,981,424 | 2,879 | The present invention discloses a flexible light emitting display panel, a flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method, and a display apparatus. The flexible light emitting display panel includes: a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, polarizer, and a cover lid stacked sequentially on one another from a bottom to a top. The substrate is made of a metal material. The substrate made of the metal material serves as the base of the flexible light emitting display panel can guarantee flexibility characteristics of the flexible light emitting display panel and enhancement of an overall hardness of the flexible light emitting display panel simultaneously. | 1. A flexible light emitting display panel, comprising:
a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, a polarizer, and a cover lid sequentially stacked on one another from a bottom to a top; wherein the substrate is a substrate made of a metal material. 2. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible light emitting display panel comprises at least one bending region. 3. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one gap is defined in the substrate, and the at least one gap is located in the bending region. 4. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one recess is defined in a surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer, and the at least one recess is located in the bending region. 5. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 4, wherein a width of the at least one recess is the same as a horizontal width of the bending region of the flexible light emitting display panel in an expanded and flattened status. 6. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the metal material is ductile metal. 7. A flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method, comprising:
providing a substrate, wherein the substrate is made of a metal material; coating a flexible layer on the substrate; forming a light emitting device on the flexible layer; and attaching a polarizer on the light emitting device. 8. The flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method as claimed in claim 7, wherein after the step of attaching the polarizer on the light emitting device, the method further comprises:
patterning a surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer to define at least one gap or recess in the substrate. 9. The flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method as claimed in claim 8, wherein the step of patterning the surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer comprises:
etching a portion of the surface of the substrate opposite to a middle region of the flexible layer. 10. A display apparatus, wherein the display apparatus comprises a flexible light emitting display panel and a casing, the flexible light emitting display panel is disposed on the casing, and the flexible light emitting display panel comprises:
a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, a polarizer, and a cover lid sequentially stacked on one another from a bottom to a top; wherein the substrate is made of a metal material. 11. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein the flexible light emitting display panel comprises at least one bending region. 12. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein at least one gap is defined in the substrate, and the at least one gap is located in the bending region. 13. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein at least one recess is defined in the surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer, and the at least one recess is located in the bending region. 14. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein a width of the at least one recess is the same as a horizontal width of the bending region of the flexible light emitting display panel in an expanded and flattened status. 15. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein the metal material is ductile metal. 16. (canceled) | The present invention discloses a flexible light emitting display panel, a flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method, and a display apparatus. The flexible light emitting display panel includes: a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, polarizer, and a cover lid stacked sequentially on one another from a bottom to a top. The substrate is made of a metal material. The substrate made of the metal material serves as the base of the flexible light emitting display panel can guarantee flexibility characteristics of the flexible light emitting display panel and enhancement of an overall hardness of the flexible light emitting display panel simultaneously.1. A flexible light emitting display panel, comprising:
a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, a polarizer, and a cover lid sequentially stacked on one another from a bottom to a top; wherein the substrate is a substrate made of a metal material. 2. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible light emitting display panel comprises at least one bending region. 3. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one gap is defined in the substrate, and the at least one gap is located in the bending region. 4. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 2, wherein at least one recess is defined in a surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer, and the at least one recess is located in the bending region. 5. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 4, wherein a width of the at least one recess is the same as a horizontal width of the bending region of the flexible light emitting display panel in an expanded and flattened status. 6. The flexible light emitting display panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein the metal material is ductile metal. 7. A flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method, comprising:
providing a substrate, wherein the substrate is made of a metal material; coating a flexible layer on the substrate; forming a light emitting device on the flexible layer; and attaching a polarizer on the light emitting device. 8. The flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method as claimed in claim 7, wherein after the step of attaching the polarizer on the light emitting device, the method further comprises:
patterning a surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer to define at least one gap or recess in the substrate. 9. The flexible light emitting display panel manufacturing method as claimed in claim 8, wherein the step of patterning the surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer comprises:
etching a portion of the surface of the substrate opposite to a middle region of the flexible layer. 10. A display apparatus, wherein the display apparatus comprises a flexible light emitting display panel and a casing, the flexible light emitting display panel is disposed on the casing, and the flexible light emitting display panel comprises:
a substrate, a flexible layer, a light emitting device, a polarizer, and a cover lid sequentially stacked on one another from a bottom to a top; wherein the substrate is made of a metal material. 11. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein the flexible light emitting display panel comprises at least one bending region. 12. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein at least one gap is defined in the substrate, and the at least one gap is located in the bending region. 13. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein at least one recess is defined in the surface of the substrate away from the flexible layer, and the at least one recess is located in the bending region. 14. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein a width of the at least one recess is the same as a horizontal width of the bending region of the flexible light emitting display panel in an expanded and flattened status. 15. The display apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein the metal material is ductile metal. 16. (canceled) | 2,800 |
340,587 | 16,642,050 | 2,879 | Described herein are oral care compositions which contain antibacterial amounts of zinc, a calcium carbonate base; a gum system; and a natural ingredient component. | 1. An oral care composition comprising:
a first source of zinc ions; a second source of zinc ions; a gum system; an orally acceptable carrier comprising calcium carbonate; and a natural ingredient component comprising:
an herbal extract; and
an essential oil. 2. The oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the first source of zinc ions comprises zinc oxide. 3. The oral care composition according to claim 2, wherein the second source of zinc ions comprises zinc citrate. 4. The oral care composition according to claim 3, comprising:
from about 0.1 to about 5%, by weight, of zinc oxide; and from about 0.05 to about 2%, by weight, of zinc citrate. 5. The oral care composition according to claim 3, comprising:
from about 0.3 to about 4%, by weight, of zinc oxide; and from about 0.1 to about 1.5%, by weight, of zinc citrate. 6. The oral care composition according to claim 3, comprising:
from about 0.5 to about 2%, by weight, of zinc oxide; and from about 0.2 to about 0.75%, by weight, of zinc citrate. 7. The oral care composition according to claim 3, comprising:
about 1%, by weight of zinc oxide; and about 0.5%, by weight of zinc citrate. 8. The oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the herbal extract is selected from amla extract, honey extract, almond extract, aloe vera extract, maricha extract, ginger extract, fenugreek, and combinations of two or more thereof. 9. The oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the essential oil is selected from neem seed oil, sesame oil, cinnamon leaf oil, clove oil, thyme oil, eucalyptus oil, eugenol, menthol, babool, camphor, and combinations of two or more thereof. 10. The oral care composition according to claim 3, wherein the herbal extract is selected from amla extract, aloe vera extract, honey extract and a combination thereof, and the essential oil is selected from neem seed oil, basil oil, cinnamon leaf oil, clove oil, camphor and a combination of two or more thereof. 11. The oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the gum system comprises carrageenan. 12. The oral care composition according to claim 10, wherein the gum system comprises carrageenan concentrate. 13. The oral care composition according to claim 1, further comprising a fluoride ion source selected from: stannous fluoride, sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate, sodium fluorosilicate, ammonium fluorosilicate, amine fluoride, ammonium fluoride, and a combination of two or more thereof. 14. The oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the calcium carbonate is selected from natural calcium carbonate, precipitated calcium carbonate, and combinations thereof. 15. A method of treating or preventing a disease or condition of the oral cavity comprising contacting an oral cavity surface of a patient in need thereof with the oral care composition according to claim 10. 16. The method according to claim 15, wherein the disease or condition of the oral cavity is a disease or condition caused by oral bacteria. | Described herein are oral care compositions which contain antibacterial amounts of zinc, a calcium carbonate base; a gum system; and a natural ingredient component.1. An oral care composition comprising:
a first source of zinc ions; a second source of zinc ions; a gum system; an orally acceptable carrier comprising calcium carbonate; and a natural ingredient component comprising:
an herbal extract; and
an essential oil. 2. The oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the first source of zinc ions comprises zinc oxide. 3. The oral care composition according to claim 2, wherein the second source of zinc ions comprises zinc citrate. 4. The oral care composition according to claim 3, comprising:
from about 0.1 to about 5%, by weight, of zinc oxide; and from about 0.05 to about 2%, by weight, of zinc citrate. 5. The oral care composition according to claim 3, comprising:
from about 0.3 to about 4%, by weight, of zinc oxide; and from about 0.1 to about 1.5%, by weight, of zinc citrate. 6. The oral care composition according to claim 3, comprising:
from about 0.5 to about 2%, by weight, of zinc oxide; and from about 0.2 to about 0.75%, by weight, of zinc citrate. 7. The oral care composition according to claim 3, comprising:
about 1%, by weight of zinc oxide; and about 0.5%, by weight of zinc citrate. 8. The oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the herbal extract is selected from amla extract, honey extract, almond extract, aloe vera extract, maricha extract, ginger extract, fenugreek, and combinations of two or more thereof. 9. The oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the essential oil is selected from neem seed oil, sesame oil, cinnamon leaf oil, clove oil, thyme oil, eucalyptus oil, eugenol, menthol, babool, camphor, and combinations of two or more thereof. 10. The oral care composition according to claim 3, wherein the herbal extract is selected from amla extract, aloe vera extract, honey extract and a combination thereof, and the essential oil is selected from neem seed oil, basil oil, cinnamon leaf oil, clove oil, camphor and a combination of two or more thereof. 11. The oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the gum system comprises carrageenan. 12. The oral care composition according to claim 10, wherein the gum system comprises carrageenan concentrate. 13. The oral care composition according to claim 1, further comprising a fluoride ion source selected from: stannous fluoride, sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate, sodium fluorosilicate, ammonium fluorosilicate, amine fluoride, ammonium fluoride, and a combination of two or more thereof. 14. The oral care composition according to claim 1, wherein the calcium carbonate is selected from natural calcium carbonate, precipitated calcium carbonate, and combinations thereof. 15. A method of treating or preventing a disease or condition of the oral cavity comprising contacting an oral cavity surface of a patient in need thereof with the oral care composition according to claim 10. 16. The method according to claim 15, wherein the disease or condition of the oral cavity is a disease or condition caused by oral bacteria. | 2,800 |
340,588 | 16,642,051 | 2,879 | Systems and methods for managing an electrical load of a power strip. The systems include a power strip including an electrical connector connected to an AC power supply, outlet sockets electrically coupled to the electrical connector, a conductive path between the electrical connector and the electrical outlet sockets, an indicator, and a current monitoring circuit. The current monitoring circuit is electrically coupled to the conductive path and measures total current flowing in the conductive path, determines whether the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from a current rating of the power strip, and causes the indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. | 1. A power strip comprising:
an electrical connector configured to connect to an AC power supply; a plurality of outlet sockets electrically coupled to the electrical connector; a conductive path between the electrical connector and the plurality of outlet sockets; an indicator; and a current monitoring circuit electrically coupled to the conductive path and configured to:
measure total current flowing through the conductive path;
determine whether the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from a current rating of the power strip; and
cause the indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 2. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the current monitoring circuit is configured to determine whether the total current is within the predetermined amount of current by determining whether the total current exceeds a predetermined threshold, and
wherein the predetermined threshold is a percentage of the current rating of the power strip. 3. The power strip of claim 2, wherein the predetermined threshold is a first predetermined threshold, and
wherein the current monitoring circuit is further configured to:
determine whether the total current exceeds a second predetermined threshold less than the first predetermined threshold; and
cause the indicator to indicate that the total current exceeds the second predetermined threshold. 4. The power strip of claim 3, wherein the current monitoring circuit is further configured to:
determine whether the total current exceeds a third predetermined threshold current that is lower than the second predetermined threshold; and cause the indicator to indicate that the total current exceeds the third predetermined threshold. 5. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the current rating of the power strip is a maximum current rating. 6. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the current monitoring circuit comprises a current sensor, an amplifier, and a comparator, and
wherein the current sensor is electrically coupled to the conductive path and the amplifier is electrically coupled to the current sensor and the comparator. 7. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the current monitoring circuit comprises one or more of a resistor, a current transformer, a Hall effect sensor, or a Rogowski coil. 8. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the indicator is an audible or a visible indicator. 9. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the indicator is an LED configured to flash at a rate or change color based on a difference between the total current and the current rating of the power strip. 10. The power strip of claim 1, further comprising a communication circuit coupled to the current monitoring circuit and configured to provide an indicator signal to a mobile device, a network, or a computer system when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 11. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the power strip is a medical-grade power strip. 12. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the current monitoring circuit is further configured to:
determine whether the total current is not within the predetermined amount of current from the current rating; and cause the indicator to indicate that the total current is not within the predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 13. The power strip of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of lockable covers configured to cover the plurality of outlet sockets, respectively. 14. The power strip of claim 1, further comprising a circuit breaker configured to break the conductive path if an over current condition is detected. 15. A method of managing an electrical load of a power strip:
sensing a total current flowing in a conductive path coupling a plurality of outlet sockets to an electrical connector of the power strip; determining whether the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from a current rating of the power strip; and causing an indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein sensing the total current includes amplifying a sensor signal, and
wherein determining whether the total current is within a predetermined amount of current includes comparing the amplified sensor signal to a predetermined threshold to determine whether the total current exceeds a predetermined threshold. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising providing an indicator signal to a mobile device, a network, or a computer system when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 18. The method of claim 16, further comprising:
determining whether the total current is not within the predetermined amount of current from the current rating; and causing the indicator to indicate that the total current is not within the predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 19. The method of claim 15, wherein sensing total current includes sensing total current using a current sensor, an amplifier, and a comparator, wherein the current sensor is electrically coupled to the conductive path and the amplifier is electrically coupled to the current sensor and the comparator. 20. The method of claim 15, wherein causing an indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating includes causing an audible or a visible indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 21. The method of claim 20, wherein the visible indicator is an LED, and
wherein causing an indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating includes causing an LED to flash at a rate or to change color based on a difference between the total current and the current rating of the power strip. | Systems and methods for managing an electrical load of a power strip. The systems include a power strip including an electrical connector connected to an AC power supply, outlet sockets electrically coupled to the electrical connector, a conductive path between the electrical connector and the electrical outlet sockets, an indicator, and a current monitoring circuit. The current monitoring circuit is electrically coupled to the conductive path and measures total current flowing in the conductive path, determines whether the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from a current rating of the power strip, and causes the indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating.1. A power strip comprising:
an electrical connector configured to connect to an AC power supply; a plurality of outlet sockets electrically coupled to the electrical connector; a conductive path between the electrical connector and the plurality of outlet sockets; an indicator; and a current monitoring circuit electrically coupled to the conductive path and configured to:
measure total current flowing through the conductive path;
determine whether the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from a current rating of the power strip; and
cause the indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 2. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the current monitoring circuit is configured to determine whether the total current is within the predetermined amount of current by determining whether the total current exceeds a predetermined threshold, and
wherein the predetermined threshold is a percentage of the current rating of the power strip. 3. The power strip of claim 2, wherein the predetermined threshold is a first predetermined threshold, and
wherein the current monitoring circuit is further configured to:
determine whether the total current exceeds a second predetermined threshold less than the first predetermined threshold; and
cause the indicator to indicate that the total current exceeds the second predetermined threshold. 4. The power strip of claim 3, wherein the current monitoring circuit is further configured to:
determine whether the total current exceeds a third predetermined threshold current that is lower than the second predetermined threshold; and cause the indicator to indicate that the total current exceeds the third predetermined threshold. 5. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the current rating of the power strip is a maximum current rating. 6. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the current monitoring circuit comprises a current sensor, an amplifier, and a comparator, and
wherein the current sensor is electrically coupled to the conductive path and the amplifier is electrically coupled to the current sensor and the comparator. 7. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the current monitoring circuit comprises one or more of a resistor, a current transformer, a Hall effect sensor, or a Rogowski coil. 8. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the indicator is an audible or a visible indicator. 9. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the indicator is an LED configured to flash at a rate or change color based on a difference between the total current and the current rating of the power strip. 10. The power strip of claim 1, further comprising a communication circuit coupled to the current monitoring circuit and configured to provide an indicator signal to a mobile device, a network, or a computer system when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 11. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the power strip is a medical-grade power strip. 12. The power strip of claim 1, wherein the current monitoring circuit is further configured to:
determine whether the total current is not within the predetermined amount of current from the current rating; and cause the indicator to indicate that the total current is not within the predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 13. The power strip of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of lockable covers configured to cover the plurality of outlet sockets, respectively. 14. The power strip of claim 1, further comprising a circuit breaker configured to break the conductive path if an over current condition is detected. 15. A method of managing an electrical load of a power strip:
sensing a total current flowing in a conductive path coupling a plurality of outlet sockets to an electrical connector of the power strip; determining whether the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from a current rating of the power strip; and causing an indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein sensing the total current includes amplifying a sensor signal, and
wherein determining whether the total current is within a predetermined amount of current includes comparing the amplified sensor signal to a predetermined threshold to determine whether the total current exceeds a predetermined threshold. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising providing an indicator signal to a mobile device, a network, or a computer system when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 18. The method of claim 16, further comprising:
determining whether the total current is not within the predetermined amount of current from the current rating; and causing the indicator to indicate that the total current is not within the predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 19. The method of claim 15, wherein sensing total current includes sensing total current using a current sensor, an amplifier, and a comparator, wherein the current sensor is electrically coupled to the conductive path and the amplifier is electrically coupled to the current sensor and the comparator. 20. The method of claim 15, wherein causing an indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating includes causing an audible or a visible indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating. 21. The method of claim 20, wherein the visible indicator is an LED, and
wherein causing an indicator to indicate when the total current is within a predetermined amount of current from the current rating includes causing an LED to flash at a rate or to change color based on a difference between the total current and the current rating of the power strip. | 2,800 |
340,589 | 16,642,061 | 3,611 | A disclosed method can control an electric motor for an electromechanical power steering mechanism for assisting steering for a motor vehicle. The electromechanical power steering mechanism may include a steering column with an upper steering shaft linked to a lower steering shaft by a torsion bar. A torsion angle between the upper steering shaft and the lower steering shaft is configured to be measured or estimated, and an electric motor is configured to apply an assistance torque. The method may involve calculating a desired rotor position with an assist algorithm based on the torsion angle and calculating a PWM pattern by a PWM control unit such that the calculated PWM pattern adjusts a rotor of an electric motor angle such that the torsion angle is decreased. | 1.-8. (canceled) 9. A method for assist control of an electromechanical power steering mechanism for a motor vehicle, wherein the electromechanical power steering mechanism comprises a steering column with an upper steering shaft linked to a lower steering shaft by a torsion bar, wherein a torsion angle between the upper and lower steering shafts is configured to be measured or estimated, wherein an electric motor is configured to apply an assistance torque, the method comprising:
calculating a desired rotor position by an assist algorithm based on the torsion angle; and calculating a PWM pattern with a PWM control unit such that the calculated PWM pattern adjusts a rotor of an electric motor angle such that the torsion angle is decreased. 10. The method of claim 9 comprising measuring the torsion angle in a torque sensor unit, which measures a relative shift angle between the upper steering shaft and the lower steering shaft. 11. The method of claim 9 comprising estimating the torsion angle based on vehicle information with at least one of a steering wheel angle sensor or a steering wheel angle speed sensor. 12. The method of claim 9 wherein calculating the desired rotor position by the assist algorithm depends on a speed of the motor vehicle. 13. The method of claim 9 wherein control of the electric motor depends only on the torsion angle and the calculated desired rotor position. 14. The method of claim 9 wherein control of the electric motor is independent of a rotor position sensor of the electric motor. 15. The method of claim 9 wherein control of the electric motor is independent of a current sensor measuring current flowing through motor phases. 16. The method of claim 9 wherein the electric motor is a permanent magnet synchronous motor with at least three phases. | A disclosed method can control an electric motor for an electromechanical power steering mechanism for assisting steering for a motor vehicle. The electromechanical power steering mechanism may include a steering column with an upper steering shaft linked to a lower steering shaft by a torsion bar. A torsion angle between the upper steering shaft and the lower steering shaft is configured to be measured or estimated, and an electric motor is configured to apply an assistance torque. The method may involve calculating a desired rotor position with an assist algorithm based on the torsion angle and calculating a PWM pattern by a PWM control unit such that the calculated PWM pattern adjusts a rotor of an electric motor angle such that the torsion angle is decreased.1.-8. (canceled) 9. A method for assist control of an electromechanical power steering mechanism for a motor vehicle, wherein the electromechanical power steering mechanism comprises a steering column with an upper steering shaft linked to a lower steering shaft by a torsion bar, wherein a torsion angle between the upper and lower steering shafts is configured to be measured or estimated, wherein an electric motor is configured to apply an assistance torque, the method comprising:
calculating a desired rotor position by an assist algorithm based on the torsion angle; and calculating a PWM pattern with a PWM control unit such that the calculated PWM pattern adjusts a rotor of an electric motor angle such that the torsion angle is decreased. 10. The method of claim 9 comprising measuring the torsion angle in a torque sensor unit, which measures a relative shift angle between the upper steering shaft and the lower steering shaft. 11. The method of claim 9 comprising estimating the torsion angle based on vehicle information with at least one of a steering wheel angle sensor or a steering wheel angle speed sensor. 12. The method of claim 9 wherein calculating the desired rotor position by the assist algorithm depends on a speed of the motor vehicle. 13. The method of claim 9 wherein control of the electric motor depends only on the torsion angle and the calculated desired rotor position. 14. The method of claim 9 wherein control of the electric motor is independent of a rotor position sensor of the electric motor. 15. The method of claim 9 wherein control of the electric motor is independent of a current sensor measuring current flowing through motor phases. 16. The method of claim 9 wherein the electric motor is a permanent magnet synchronous motor with at least three phases. | 3,600 |
340,590 | 16,642,068 | 3,611 | A display device and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The display device includes a display panel, a pressure sensor, a skin texture sensor, and a controller. The skin texture sensor and the pressure sensor are respectively coupled to the controller; the pressure sensor is configured to detect a pressing action on a display side of the display panel; the skin texture sensor is configured to detect a skin texture image of a user touching the display side of the display panel; and the controller is configured to awaken the skin texture sensor when the pressure sensor detects the pressing action. The display device reduces power consumption of the fingerprint detection. | 1. A display device, comprising a display panel, a pressure sensor, a skin texture sensor, and a controller,
wherein the skin texture sensor and the pressure sensor are respectively coupled to the controller; the pressure sensor is configured to detect a pressing action on a display side of the display panel; the skin texture sensor is configured to detect a skin texture image of a user touching the display side of the display panel; and the controller is configured to awaken the skin texture sensor when the pressure sensor detects the pressing action. 2. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising a live detection sensor, wherein the live detection sensor is coupled to the controller and configured to detect whether the pressing action is executed by a human body; and
the controller is further configured to awaken the skin texture sensor in a case where the live detection sensor feeds back that the pressing action is executed by the human body, or else, turn off the skin texture sensor. 3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein the live detection sensor is a capacitance touch sensor or an infrared sensor. 4. The display device according to claim 3, wherein the pressure sensor is provided at least one position selected from the group consisting of: a surface of the display side of the display panel, an interior of the display panel, and a surface of a back side, opposite to the display side, of the display panel. 5. The display device according to claim 4, wherein the pressure sensor is provided at the interior of the display panel, and the pressure sensor comprises a transistor and a pressure transmission portion;
the transistor comprises a channel region; the pressure transmission portion is overlapped with the channel region and configured to transmit a pressure of the pressing action to the channel region; and a resistance of the channel region is variable under action of the pressure. 6. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the pressure sensor further comprises a resistance measuring circuit; the transistor is coupled to the resistance measuring circuit; and
the resistance measuring circuit is configured to measure a variation of the resistance of the channel region of the transistor and send a feedback signal to the controller. 7. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the transistor comprises a gate electrode, a source electrode and a drain electrode;
the gate electrode is closer to the pressure transmission portion compared with the source electrode and the drain electrode, or the source electrode and the drain electrode are closer to the pressure transmission portion compared with the gate electrode. 8. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the pressure transmission portion is cylindrical. 9. The display device according to claim 4, wherein the pressure sensor is on the surface of the display side of the display panel, the pressure sensor comprises a first electrode, a piezoelectric material layer and a second electrode, and the first electrode, the piezoelectric material layer and the second electrode are sequentially stacked on the surface of the display side of the display panel. 10. The display device according to claim 9, wherein the pressure sensor further comprises a voltage measuring circuit, the voltage measuring circuit is configured to be electrically connected with the first electrode and the second electrode, and the voltage measuring circuit is configured to measure a voltage difference produced between two sides of the piezoelectric material layer when the pressure sensor is under action of the pressing action, and send a feedback signal to the controller. 11. The display device according to claim 10, wherein the piezoelectric material layer is a transparent piezoelectric film. 12. The display device according to claim 2, wherein the controller is further configured to control a circuit of the live detection sensor to be turned off and to control a circuit of the skin texture sensor to be turned off after the skin texture image of the user is successfully recognized. 13. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display panel comprises a pixel unit; the pixel unit comprises a light-emitting element; and
a light emitted by the light-emitting element during work is reflected by a skin, on the display side of the display panel, of the user, and is used for recognizing the skin texture image of the user. 14. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display panel is an organic light-emitting diode display panel or a quantum dot light-emitting diode display panel. 15. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the display panel comprises an array substrate and an opposing substrate;
the transistor is formed on the array substrate; and the pressure transmission portion is clamped between the opposing substrate and the transistor. 16. An operation method of the display device according to claim 1, comprising:
allowing the pressure sensor to detect the pressing action on the display side of the display panel; allowing the controller to awaken the skin texture sensor when the pressure sensor detects the pressing action on the display side of the display panel; and allowing the skin texture sensor to detect the skin texture image of the user touching the display side of the display panel. 17. The method according to claim 16, wherein the display device further comprises a live detection sensor, and the method further comprises:
allowing the live detection sensor to detect whether the pressing action is executed by a human body; and the allowing the skin texture sensor to detect the skin texture image of the user touching the display side of the display panel comprises: allowing the controller to awaken the skin texture sensor in a case where the live detection sensor feeds back that the pressing action is executed by the human body, or else, allowing the controller to turn off the skin texture sensor. 18. The method according to claim 17, further comprising:
after the skin texture image of the user is successfully recognized, allowing the controller to control a circuit of the live detection sensor to be turned off and to control a circuit of the skin texture sensor to be turned off. 19. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the controller is further configured to control a circuit of the live detection sensor to be turned off and to control a circuit of the skin texture sensor to be turned off after the skin texture image of the user is successfully recognized. 20. The display device according to claim 9, wherein the controller is further configured to control a circuit of the live detection sensor to be turned off and to control a circuit of the skin texture sensor to be turned off after the skin texture image of the user is successfully recognized. | A display device and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The display device includes a display panel, a pressure sensor, a skin texture sensor, and a controller. The skin texture sensor and the pressure sensor are respectively coupled to the controller; the pressure sensor is configured to detect a pressing action on a display side of the display panel; the skin texture sensor is configured to detect a skin texture image of a user touching the display side of the display panel; and the controller is configured to awaken the skin texture sensor when the pressure sensor detects the pressing action. The display device reduces power consumption of the fingerprint detection.1. A display device, comprising a display panel, a pressure sensor, a skin texture sensor, and a controller,
wherein the skin texture sensor and the pressure sensor are respectively coupled to the controller; the pressure sensor is configured to detect a pressing action on a display side of the display panel; the skin texture sensor is configured to detect a skin texture image of a user touching the display side of the display panel; and the controller is configured to awaken the skin texture sensor when the pressure sensor detects the pressing action. 2. The display device according to claim 1, further comprising a live detection sensor, wherein the live detection sensor is coupled to the controller and configured to detect whether the pressing action is executed by a human body; and
the controller is further configured to awaken the skin texture sensor in a case where the live detection sensor feeds back that the pressing action is executed by the human body, or else, turn off the skin texture sensor. 3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein the live detection sensor is a capacitance touch sensor or an infrared sensor. 4. The display device according to claim 3, wherein the pressure sensor is provided at least one position selected from the group consisting of: a surface of the display side of the display panel, an interior of the display panel, and a surface of a back side, opposite to the display side, of the display panel. 5. The display device according to claim 4, wherein the pressure sensor is provided at the interior of the display panel, and the pressure sensor comprises a transistor and a pressure transmission portion;
the transistor comprises a channel region; the pressure transmission portion is overlapped with the channel region and configured to transmit a pressure of the pressing action to the channel region; and a resistance of the channel region is variable under action of the pressure. 6. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the pressure sensor further comprises a resistance measuring circuit; the transistor is coupled to the resistance measuring circuit; and
the resistance measuring circuit is configured to measure a variation of the resistance of the channel region of the transistor and send a feedback signal to the controller. 7. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the transistor comprises a gate electrode, a source electrode and a drain electrode;
the gate electrode is closer to the pressure transmission portion compared with the source electrode and the drain electrode, or the source electrode and the drain electrode are closer to the pressure transmission portion compared with the gate electrode. 8. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the pressure transmission portion is cylindrical. 9. The display device according to claim 4, wherein the pressure sensor is on the surface of the display side of the display panel, the pressure sensor comprises a first electrode, a piezoelectric material layer and a second electrode, and the first electrode, the piezoelectric material layer and the second electrode are sequentially stacked on the surface of the display side of the display panel. 10. The display device according to claim 9, wherein the pressure sensor further comprises a voltage measuring circuit, the voltage measuring circuit is configured to be electrically connected with the first electrode and the second electrode, and the voltage measuring circuit is configured to measure a voltage difference produced between two sides of the piezoelectric material layer when the pressure sensor is under action of the pressing action, and send a feedback signal to the controller. 11. The display device according to claim 10, wherein the piezoelectric material layer is a transparent piezoelectric film. 12. The display device according to claim 2, wherein the controller is further configured to control a circuit of the live detection sensor to be turned off and to control a circuit of the skin texture sensor to be turned off after the skin texture image of the user is successfully recognized. 13. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display panel comprises a pixel unit; the pixel unit comprises a light-emitting element; and
a light emitted by the light-emitting element during work is reflected by a skin, on the display side of the display panel, of the user, and is used for recognizing the skin texture image of the user. 14. The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display panel is an organic light-emitting diode display panel or a quantum dot light-emitting diode display panel. 15. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the display panel comprises an array substrate and an opposing substrate;
the transistor is formed on the array substrate; and the pressure transmission portion is clamped between the opposing substrate and the transistor. 16. An operation method of the display device according to claim 1, comprising:
allowing the pressure sensor to detect the pressing action on the display side of the display panel; allowing the controller to awaken the skin texture sensor when the pressure sensor detects the pressing action on the display side of the display panel; and allowing the skin texture sensor to detect the skin texture image of the user touching the display side of the display panel. 17. The method according to claim 16, wherein the display device further comprises a live detection sensor, and the method further comprises:
allowing the live detection sensor to detect whether the pressing action is executed by a human body; and the allowing the skin texture sensor to detect the skin texture image of the user touching the display side of the display panel comprises: allowing the controller to awaken the skin texture sensor in a case where the live detection sensor feeds back that the pressing action is executed by the human body, or else, allowing the controller to turn off the skin texture sensor. 18. The method according to claim 17, further comprising:
after the skin texture image of the user is successfully recognized, allowing the controller to control a circuit of the live detection sensor to be turned off and to control a circuit of the skin texture sensor to be turned off. 19. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the controller is further configured to control a circuit of the live detection sensor to be turned off and to control a circuit of the skin texture sensor to be turned off after the skin texture image of the user is successfully recognized. 20. The display device according to claim 9, wherein the controller is further configured to control a circuit of the live detection sensor to be turned off and to control a circuit of the skin texture sensor to be turned off after the skin texture image of the user is successfully recognized. | 3,600 |
340,591 | 16,642,077 | 2,831 | A terminal fitting (10) is a press-formed product of a metal plate and includes a tab portion (11). The tab portion (11) includes a contact portion (21) on at least one of two surfaces facing opposite sides in a plate thickness direction that comes into contact with a mating terminal fitting, and includes a press recess (22) on at least one of two surfaces facing opposite sides in a plate width direction that increases a plate thickness. | 1. A terminal fitting being a press-formed product of a metal plate and comprising a tab portion,
the tab portion including a contact portion on at least one of two surfaces thereof facing opposite sides in a plate thickness direction, the contact portion being configured to come into contact with a mating terminal fitting, the tab portion including a press recess on at least one of two surfaces thereof facing opposite sides in a plate width direction, the press recess being configured to increase a plate thickness. 2. The terminal fitting according to claim 1, wherein the press recess includes an inclined surface inclined in a direction approaching at least one of the two surfaces facing opposite sides in the plate thickness direction from an inner side toward an opening side of the press recess. 3. The terminal fitting according to claim 2, wherein the press recess is provided on each of the two surfaces facing opposite sides in the plate width direction. 4. The terminal fitting according to claim 3, wherein
a press-fitting portion to be press-fitted into a press-fitting hole of a connector housing is provided continuously to a proximal end of the tab portion, and the press-fitting portion includes a second press recess on one of two surfaces thereof facing opposite sides in the plate thickness direction and includes a bulging portion on the other surface, the bulging portion corresponding to the second press recess. 5. The terminal fitting according to claim 4, wherein the surface having the contact portion and a bulging end surface of the bulging portion are continuous without step. 6. The terminal fitting according to claim 5, wherein the press recess displaces only one of the two surfaces of the tab portion facing opposite sides in the plate thickness direction in a direction to increase the plate thickness. 7. The terminal fitting according to claim 1, wherein the press recess is provided on each of the two surfaces facing opposite sides in the plate width direction. 8. The terminal fitting according to claim 1, wherein
a press-fitting portion to be press-fitted into a press-fitting hole of a connector housing is provided continuously to a proximal end of the tab portion, and the press-fitting portion includes a second press recess on one of two surfaces thereof facing opposite sides in the plate thickness direction and includes a bulging portion on the other surface, the bulging portion corresponding to the second press recess. 9. The terminal fitting according to claim 8, wherein the surface having the contact portion and a bulging end surface of the bulging portion are continuous without step. 10. The terminal fitting according to claim 1, wherein the press recess displaces only one of the two surfaces of the tab portion facing opposite sides in the plate thickness direction in a direction to increase the plate thickness. | A terminal fitting (10) is a press-formed product of a metal plate and includes a tab portion (11). The tab portion (11) includes a contact portion (21) on at least one of two surfaces facing opposite sides in a plate thickness direction that comes into contact with a mating terminal fitting, and includes a press recess (22) on at least one of two surfaces facing opposite sides in a plate width direction that increases a plate thickness.1. A terminal fitting being a press-formed product of a metal plate and comprising a tab portion,
the tab portion including a contact portion on at least one of two surfaces thereof facing opposite sides in a plate thickness direction, the contact portion being configured to come into contact with a mating terminal fitting, the tab portion including a press recess on at least one of two surfaces thereof facing opposite sides in a plate width direction, the press recess being configured to increase a plate thickness. 2. The terminal fitting according to claim 1, wherein the press recess includes an inclined surface inclined in a direction approaching at least one of the two surfaces facing opposite sides in the plate thickness direction from an inner side toward an opening side of the press recess. 3. The terminal fitting according to claim 2, wherein the press recess is provided on each of the two surfaces facing opposite sides in the plate width direction. 4. The terminal fitting according to claim 3, wherein
a press-fitting portion to be press-fitted into a press-fitting hole of a connector housing is provided continuously to a proximal end of the tab portion, and the press-fitting portion includes a second press recess on one of two surfaces thereof facing opposite sides in the plate thickness direction and includes a bulging portion on the other surface, the bulging portion corresponding to the second press recess. 5. The terminal fitting according to claim 4, wherein the surface having the contact portion and a bulging end surface of the bulging portion are continuous without step. 6. The terminal fitting according to claim 5, wherein the press recess displaces only one of the two surfaces of the tab portion facing opposite sides in the plate thickness direction in a direction to increase the plate thickness. 7. The terminal fitting according to claim 1, wherein the press recess is provided on each of the two surfaces facing opposite sides in the plate width direction. 8. The terminal fitting according to claim 1, wherein
a press-fitting portion to be press-fitted into a press-fitting hole of a connector housing is provided continuously to a proximal end of the tab portion, and the press-fitting portion includes a second press recess on one of two surfaces thereof facing opposite sides in the plate thickness direction and includes a bulging portion on the other surface, the bulging portion corresponding to the second press recess. 9. The terminal fitting according to claim 8, wherein the surface having the contact portion and a bulging end surface of the bulging portion are continuous without step. 10. The terminal fitting according to claim 1, wherein the press recess displaces only one of the two surfaces of the tab portion facing opposite sides in the plate thickness direction in a direction to increase the plate thickness. | 2,800 |
340,592 | 16,642,054 | 2,831 | A helical winding unit of a filament winding apparatus includes guide members guiding fiber bundles F to a liner, a movement mechanism moving the guide members, and a rotation mechanism rotating the guide members. Each of the guide members includes two side walls and guide portions fixed between the two side walls. As the guide portions, a first guide portion having a first guide surface and a second guide portion having a second guide surface and provided downstream of the first guide portion are provided. In the height direction, the first guide surface is oriented to one side. The second guide surface is oriented to the other side in the height direction and provided on the other side of the first guide surface. | 1-8. (canceled) 9. A filament winding apparatus comprising:
a helical winding head configured to helical-wind fiber bundles onto a liner, the helical winding head including:
guide members that extend in radial directions of the liner in a radial manner and guide the respective fiber bundles to the liner; a movement mechanism configured to move each of the guide members in the radial direction; and a rotation mechanism configured to rotate each of the guide members about an axis parallel to a direction in which each of the guide members extends,
each of the guide members including:
two side walls that oppose each other and extend in the radial direction; and
guide portions fixed between the two side walls, a running fiber bundle in contact with the guide portions,
the guide portions including:
a first guide portion in which a first guide surface is formed, the running fiber bundle in contact with the first guide surface; and
a second guide portion in which a second guide surface is formed, the running fiber bundle in contact with the second guide surface and the second guide portion being downstream of the first guide portion in a fiber bundle running direction,
a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the side walls being defined as a height direction of the side walls,
the first guide surface being oriented to one side in the height direction, and
the second guide surface oriented to the other side in the height direction and provided on the other side of the first guide surface in the height direction. 10. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9, wherein a downstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the first guide portion is curved toward the other side in the height direction toward the downstream side in the fiber bundle running direction. 11. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9,
wherein an upstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the second guide portion is curved toward the one side in the height direction toward the upstream side, and a downstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the second guide portion is curved toward the one side in the height direction toward the downstream side. 12. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the guide portions further include
a third guide portion in which a third guide surface is formed, the running fiber bundle in contact with the third guide surface and the third guide portion being downstream of the second guide portion in the fiber bundle running direction, the third guide surface oriented to the one side in the height direction and provided on the one side of the second guide surface in the height direction. 13. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 12,
wherein an upstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the third guide portion is curved toward the other side in the height direction toward the upstream side, and a downstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the third guide portion is curved toward the other side in the height direction toward the downstream side. 14. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the height of each of the two side walls in the height direction decreases inward in the radial direction. 15. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the guide members are made of steel. 16. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the guide portions are integrally formed with the two side walls. 17. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 10,
wherein an upstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the second guide portion is curved toward the one side in the height direction toward the upstream side, and a downstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the second guide portion is curved toward the one side in the height direction toward the downstream side. 18. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the guide portions further include
a third guide portion in which a third guide surface is formed, the running fiber bundle in contact with the third guide surface and the third guide portion being downstream of the second guide portion in the fiber bundle running direction, the third guide surface oriented to the one side in the height direction and provided on the one side of the second guide surface in the height direction. 19. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the guide portions further include
a third guide portion in which a third guide surface is formed, the running fiber bundle in contact with the third guide surface and the third guide portion being downstream of the second guide portion in the fiber bundle running direction, the third guide surface oriented to the one side in the height direction and provided on the one side of the second guide surface in the height direction. 20. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the height of each of the two side walls in the height direction decreases inward in the radial direction. 21. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the height of each of the two side walls in the height direction decreases inward in the radial direction. 22. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the height of each of the two side walls in the height direction decreases inward in the radial direction. 23. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the height of each of the two side walls in the height direction decreases inward in the radial direction. 24. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the guide members are made of steel. 25. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the guide members are made of steel. 26. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the guide members are made of steel. 27. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the guide members are made of steel. 28. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the guide members are made of steel. | A helical winding unit of a filament winding apparatus includes guide members guiding fiber bundles F to a liner, a movement mechanism moving the guide members, and a rotation mechanism rotating the guide members. Each of the guide members includes two side walls and guide portions fixed between the two side walls. As the guide portions, a first guide portion having a first guide surface and a second guide portion having a second guide surface and provided downstream of the first guide portion are provided. In the height direction, the first guide surface is oriented to one side. The second guide surface is oriented to the other side in the height direction and provided on the other side of the first guide surface.1-8. (canceled) 9. A filament winding apparatus comprising:
a helical winding head configured to helical-wind fiber bundles onto a liner, the helical winding head including:
guide members that extend in radial directions of the liner in a radial manner and guide the respective fiber bundles to the liner; a movement mechanism configured to move each of the guide members in the radial direction; and a rotation mechanism configured to rotate each of the guide members about an axis parallel to a direction in which each of the guide members extends,
each of the guide members including:
two side walls that oppose each other and extend in the radial direction; and
guide portions fixed between the two side walls, a running fiber bundle in contact with the guide portions,
the guide portions including:
a first guide portion in which a first guide surface is formed, the running fiber bundle in contact with the first guide surface; and
a second guide portion in which a second guide surface is formed, the running fiber bundle in contact with the second guide surface and the second guide portion being downstream of the first guide portion in a fiber bundle running direction,
a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the side walls being defined as a height direction of the side walls,
the first guide surface being oriented to one side in the height direction, and
the second guide surface oriented to the other side in the height direction and provided on the other side of the first guide surface in the height direction. 10. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9, wherein a downstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the first guide portion is curved toward the other side in the height direction toward the downstream side in the fiber bundle running direction. 11. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9,
wherein an upstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the second guide portion is curved toward the one side in the height direction toward the upstream side, and a downstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the second guide portion is curved toward the one side in the height direction toward the downstream side. 12. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the guide portions further include
a third guide portion in which a third guide surface is formed, the running fiber bundle in contact with the third guide surface and the third guide portion being downstream of the second guide portion in the fiber bundle running direction, the third guide surface oriented to the one side in the height direction and provided on the one side of the second guide surface in the height direction. 13. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 12,
wherein an upstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the third guide portion is curved toward the other side in the height direction toward the upstream side, and a downstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the third guide portion is curved toward the other side in the height direction toward the downstream side. 14. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the height of each of the two side walls in the height direction decreases inward in the radial direction. 15. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the guide members are made of steel. 16. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the guide portions are integrally formed with the two side walls. 17. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 10,
wherein an upstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the second guide portion is curved toward the one side in the height direction toward the upstream side, and a downstream end portion in the fiber bundle running direction of the second guide portion is curved toward the one side in the height direction toward the downstream side. 18. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the guide portions further include
a third guide portion in which a third guide surface is formed, the running fiber bundle in contact with the third guide surface and the third guide portion being downstream of the second guide portion in the fiber bundle running direction, the third guide surface oriented to the one side in the height direction and provided on the one side of the second guide surface in the height direction. 19. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the guide portions further include
a third guide portion in which a third guide surface is formed, the running fiber bundle in contact with the third guide surface and the third guide portion being downstream of the second guide portion in the fiber bundle running direction, the third guide surface oriented to the one side in the height direction and provided on the one side of the second guide surface in the height direction. 20. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the height of each of the two side walls in the height direction decreases inward in the radial direction. 21. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the height of each of the two side walls in the height direction decreases inward in the radial direction. 22. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the height of each of the two side walls in the height direction decreases inward in the radial direction. 23. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the height of each of the two side walls in the height direction decreases inward in the radial direction. 24. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the guide members are made of steel. 25. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the guide members are made of steel. 26. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the guide members are made of steel. 27. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the guide members are made of steel. 28. The filament winding apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the guide members are made of steel. | 2,800 |
340,593 | 16,642,063 | 2,831 | A protein free vegetable whipping cream comprising an anionic emulsifier and a low viscosity hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose maintains low viscosity during storage and has excellent whipping properties. | 1. A protein free vegetable whipping cream, wherein:
the whipping cream comprises:
4-35% by weight of fat,
0.2-0.5% by weight of an anionic emulsifier, and
0.05-1% by weight of a low viscosity hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) with a viscosity of 20-1000 cP in a 2% aqueous solution at 20° C.; and
the whipping cream has a rheology at 5° C. in the linear viscoelastic region by a complex modulus below 25 Pa. 2. The whipping cream according to claim 1, comprising 0.2-0.5% by weight of the low viscosity HPMC. 3. The whipping cream according to claim 1, comprising 0.3-0.5% by weight of the anionic emulsifier. 4. The whipping cream according to claim 1, wherein the anionic emulsifier is sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL). 5. The whipping cream according claim 1, in which the fat is based on vegetable oils selected from the group consisting of coconut oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower seed oil, cotton seed oil, olive oil, corn oil or grape seed oil, including fractionated, partially hydrogenated or fully hydrogenated versions of these oils. 6. (canceled) 7. The whipping cream according to claim 1, wherein the ratio between the anionic emulsifier and the low viscosity HPMC is between 1:3 and 8:1. 8. The whipping cream according to claim 1, further comprising one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of:
hydrocolloids selected from the group consisting of high acyl gellan, low acyl gellan, guar gum, locust bean gum, alginate, carrageenan, pectin and xanthan gum; at least one other emulsifier selected from the group consisting of polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (PGE), polysorbates, monoglycerides, mono-diglycerides, lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (lactems), diacetyltartaric scid esters of mono- and diglycerides (datems), citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (citrems), lecithins, sorbitan monostearates and combinations thereof; and sugars, sweeteners, bulking agents, flavours, and salts. 9. The whipping cream according to claim 1, comprising 17-35% by weight of fat. 10. (canceled) 11. The whipping agent additive according to claim 13, wherein the anionic emulsifier is sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL). 12. The whipping cream according to claim 9, in which the fat is based on vegetable oils selected from the group consisting of coconut oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower seed oil, cotton seed oil, olive oil, corn oil or grape seed oil, including fractionated, partially hydrogenated or fully hydrogenated versions of these oils. 13. A whipping agent additive comprising an anionic emulsifier and a low viscosity HPMC at a ratio of between 1:3 and 8:1. 14. The whipping agent additive according to claim 13, further comprising one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of:
hydrocolloids selected from the group consisting of high acyl gellan, low acyl gellan, guar gum, locust bean gum, alginate, carrageenan, pectin and xanthan gum; at least one other emulsifier selected from the group consisting of polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (PGE), polysorbates, monoglycerides, mono-diglycerides, lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (lactems), diacetyltartaric scid esters of mono- and diglycerides (datems), citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (citrems), lecithins, sorbitan monostearates and combinations thereof; and sugars, sweeteners, bulking agents, flavours, and salts. 15. (canceled) 16. A method for improving the stability of a protein-free vegetable whipping cream under fluctuating conditions during filling, transportation, or storage, wherein the method comprises adding the whipping agent additive of claim 13 to the protein-free vegetable whipping cream. 17. A method for improving the stability of a protein-free vegetable whipping cream under conditions of fluctuating fat crystallization behaviour, wherein the method comprises adding the whipping agent additive of claim 13 to the protein-free vegetable whipping cream. 18. A method for improving the stability of a protein-free vegetable whipping cream having a fat content of less than 26% (by weight), wherein the method comprises adding the whipping agent additive of claim 13 to the protein-free vegetable whipping cream. 19. A method for providing low viscosity to a protein free vegetable whipping cream during storage, wherein the method comprises adding the whipping agent additive of claim 13 to the protein-free vegetable whipping cream. 20. The whipping cream according to claim 1, comprising 20-35% by weight of fat. 21. A whipping agent additive according to claim 13, wherein:
the whipping agent additive further comprises HA gellan, and the ratio of HA gellan to the low viscosity HPMC is between 0.025 to 0.7. | A protein free vegetable whipping cream comprising an anionic emulsifier and a low viscosity hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose maintains low viscosity during storage and has excellent whipping properties.1. A protein free vegetable whipping cream, wherein:
the whipping cream comprises:
4-35% by weight of fat,
0.2-0.5% by weight of an anionic emulsifier, and
0.05-1% by weight of a low viscosity hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) with a viscosity of 20-1000 cP in a 2% aqueous solution at 20° C.; and
the whipping cream has a rheology at 5° C. in the linear viscoelastic region by a complex modulus below 25 Pa. 2. The whipping cream according to claim 1, comprising 0.2-0.5% by weight of the low viscosity HPMC. 3. The whipping cream according to claim 1, comprising 0.3-0.5% by weight of the anionic emulsifier. 4. The whipping cream according to claim 1, wherein the anionic emulsifier is sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL). 5. The whipping cream according claim 1, in which the fat is based on vegetable oils selected from the group consisting of coconut oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower seed oil, cotton seed oil, olive oil, corn oil or grape seed oil, including fractionated, partially hydrogenated or fully hydrogenated versions of these oils. 6. (canceled) 7. The whipping cream according to claim 1, wherein the ratio between the anionic emulsifier and the low viscosity HPMC is between 1:3 and 8:1. 8. The whipping cream according to claim 1, further comprising one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of:
hydrocolloids selected from the group consisting of high acyl gellan, low acyl gellan, guar gum, locust bean gum, alginate, carrageenan, pectin and xanthan gum; at least one other emulsifier selected from the group consisting of polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (PGE), polysorbates, monoglycerides, mono-diglycerides, lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (lactems), diacetyltartaric scid esters of mono- and diglycerides (datems), citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (citrems), lecithins, sorbitan monostearates and combinations thereof; and sugars, sweeteners, bulking agents, flavours, and salts. 9. The whipping cream according to claim 1, comprising 17-35% by weight of fat. 10. (canceled) 11. The whipping agent additive according to claim 13, wherein the anionic emulsifier is sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL). 12. The whipping cream according to claim 9, in which the fat is based on vegetable oils selected from the group consisting of coconut oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower seed oil, cotton seed oil, olive oil, corn oil or grape seed oil, including fractionated, partially hydrogenated or fully hydrogenated versions of these oils. 13. A whipping agent additive comprising an anionic emulsifier and a low viscosity HPMC at a ratio of between 1:3 and 8:1. 14. The whipping agent additive according to claim 13, further comprising one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of:
hydrocolloids selected from the group consisting of high acyl gellan, low acyl gellan, guar gum, locust bean gum, alginate, carrageenan, pectin and xanthan gum; at least one other emulsifier selected from the group consisting of polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (PGE), polysorbates, monoglycerides, mono-diglycerides, lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (lactems), diacetyltartaric scid esters of mono- and diglycerides (datems), citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides (citrems), lecithins, sorbitan monostearates and combinations thereof; and sugars, sweeteners, bulking agents, flavours, and salts. 15. (canceled) 16. A method for improving the stability of a protein-free vegetable whipping cream under fluctuating conditions during filling, transportation, or storage, wherein the method comprises adding the whipping agent additive of claim 13 to the protein-free vegetable whipping cream. 17. A method for improving the stability of a protein-free vegetable whipping cream under conditions of fluctuating fat crystallization behaviour, wherein the method comprises adding the whipping agent additive of claim 13 to the protein-free vegetable whipping cream. 18. A method for improving the stability of a protein-free vegetable whipping cream having a fat content of less than 26% (by weight), wherein the method comprises adding the whipping agent additive of claim 13 to the protein-free vegetable whipping cream. 19. A method for providing low viscosity to a protein free vegetable whipping cream during storage, wherein the method comprises adding the whipping agent additive of claim 13 to the protein-free vegetable whipping cream. 20. The whipping cream according to claim 1, comprising 20-35% by weight of fat. 21. A whipping agent additive according to claim 13, wherein:
the whipping agent additive further comprises HA gellan, and the ratio of HA gellan to the low viscosity HPMC is between 0.025 to 0.7. | 2,800 |
340,594 | 16,487,580 | 2,831 | A hydraulic bearing for supporting an assembly of a motor vehicle includes a carrying bearing portion and a support portion. In embodiments, a working chamber that is fillable with hydraulic fluid is formed in the carrying bearing portion, and a compensating chamber that is fillable with hydraulic fluid is formed in the support portion. A nozzle disc, through which the flow can pass and which delimits the working chamber from the compensating chamber, may be arranged between the carrying bearing portion and the support portion, and a damping duct for the fluidic communication of the working chamber with the compensating chamber may be formed in the nozzle disc. In embodiments, the two chambers, the damping duct, and the hydraulic fluid may form a first damping system for damping vibrations of lower frequencies and a second damping system may be formed for damping vibrations of higher frequencies. | 1. A hydromount for mounting a powertrain unit of a motor vehicle, comprises: a carrier mount portion and a support portion, wherein a working chamber for a hydraulic fluid is formed in the carrier mount portion and a compensation chamber for a hydraulic fluid is formed in the support portion, wherein between the carrier mount portion and the support portion a nozzle disc permits flow and delimits the working chamber from the compensating chamber wherein the nozzle disc includes a damping channel for fluidic communication of the working chamber with the compensation chamber, wherein the working chamber, the compensating chamber, the damping channel and the hydraulic fluid form a first damping system for damping vibrations with lower frequencies, and wherein a second damping system is formed for damping vibrations with higher frequencies, and wherein the second damping system has an overflow connection between the compensation chamber and an absorber channel to absorb idling vibrations. 2. The hydromount according to claim 1, wherein the overflow connection is configured as a relief groove. 3. The hydromount according to claim 1, wherein the overflow connection is formed on a disc surface of a clamping disc, the disc surface being formed to face away from a diaphragm. 4. The hydromount according to claim 3, wherein the clamping disc has three overflow connections. 5. The hydromount according to claim 3 wherein if at least two overflow connections are formed, the at least two overflow connections have uniform distances to one another. 6. The hydromount according to claim 1, wherein a clamping disc has a pin for centering a cover disc and a diaphragm. 7. The hydromount according to claim 6, wherein the pin is hollow-cylindrical and concentric with an absorber channel of the second damping system. | A hydraulic bearing for supporting an assembly of a motor vehicle includes a carrying bearing portion and a support portion. In embodiments, a working chamber that is fillable with hydraulic fluid is formed in the carrying bearing portion, and a compensating chamber that is fillable with hydraulic fluid is formed in the support portion. A nozzle disc, through which the flow can pass and which delimits the working chamber from the compensating chamber, may be arranged between the carrying bearing portion and the support portion, and a damping duct for the fluidic communication of the working chamber with the compensating chamber may be formed in the nozzle disc. In embodiments, the two chambers, the damping duct, and the hydraulic fluid may form a first damping system for damping vibrations of lower frequencies and a second damping system may be formed for damping vibrations of higher frequencies.1. A hydromount for mounting a powertrain unit of a motor vehicle, comprises: a carrier mount portion and a support portion, wherein a working chamber for a hydraulic fluid is formed in the carrier mount portion and a compensation chamber for a hydraulic fluid is formed in the support portion, wherein between the carrier mount portion and the support portion a nozzle disc permits flow and delimits the working chamber from the compensating chamber wherein the nozzle disc includes a damping channel for fluidic communication of the working chamber with the compensation chamber, wherein the working chamber, the compensating chamber, the damping channel and the hydraulic fluid form a first damping system for damping vibrations with lower frequencies, and wherein a second damping system is formed for damping vibrations with higher frequencies, and wherein the second damping system has an overflow connection between the compensation chamber and an absorber channel to absorb idling vibrations. 2. The hydromount according to claim 1, wherein the overflow connection is configured as a relief groove. 3. The hydromount according to claim 1, wherein the overflow connection is formed on a disc surface of a clamping disc, the disc surface being formed to face away from a diaphragm. 4. The hydromount according to claim 3, wherein the clamping disc has three overflow connections. 5. The hydromount according to claim 3 wherein if at least two overflow connections are formed, the at least two overflow connections have uniform distances to one another. 6. The hydromount according to claim 1, wherein a clamping disc has a pin for centering a cover disc and a diaphragm. 7. The hydromount according to claim 6, wherein the pin is hollow-cylindrical and concentric with an absorber channel of the second damping system. | 2,800 |
340,595 | 16,642,055 | 2,857 | A moving sensor management unit is configured to provide, to a user, sensing data generated by a sensing device attached to a mobile object, and includes a run operation information storage unit configured to store run operation information of the mobile object, a run operation information update unit configured to, when a request to change the run operation information is received, update the run operation information stored in the run operation information storage unit, in accordance with the change request, and a first output control unit configured to output, in response to a provision request to provide sensing data that is based on the run operation information, sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user. | 1. A moving sensor management unit that is configured to provide, to a user, sensing data generated by a sensing device attached to a mobile object, the moving sensor management unit comprising:
a run operation information storage unit configured to store run operation information of the mobile object; a run operation information update unit configured to, when a change request to change the run operation information is received, update the run operation information stored in the run operation information storage unit, in accordance with the change request; and a first output control unit configured to output, in response to a provision request to provide sensing data that is based on the run operation information, sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user. 2. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 1, further comprising:
a second output control unit configured to, when the run operation information is updated by the run operation information update unit, output the updated run operation information to a run operation manager that manages a run operation of the mobile object. 3. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 1, further comprising:
a sensing data storage unit configured to store sensing data, wherein the first output control unit is configured to, when a provision request is received, and sensing data corresponding to the provision request is stored in the sensing data storage unit, output the sensing data stored in the sensing data storage unit to the user, and when the provision request is received, and sensing data corresponding to the provision request is not stored in the sensing data storage unit, output, to the user, sensing data after it is generated by the sensing device. 4. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 3,
wherein the sensing data storage unit is configured store a position at which the sensing device generated the sensing data, a time when the sensing device generated the sensing data, and the sensing data generated by the sensing device, in association with each other. 5. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 1, further comprising:
an attribute information storage unit configured to store device attribute information indicating an attribute of the sensing device and mobile object attribute information indicating an attribute of the mobile object; and a third output control unit configured to output a provision data catalogue that indicates attributes of sensing data that can be provided to the user by the moving sensor management unit, and that is generated based on the run operation information, the device attribute information, and the mobile object attribute information. 6. A moving sensor apparatus comprising:
the moving sensor management unit according to claim 1; and the sensing device attached to the mobile object. 7. A matching apparatus comprising:
a first determination unit configured to determine whether or not the moving sensor apparatus according to claim 6 can provide sensing data having an attribute requested by a user without changing the run operation information; a second determination unit configured to determine whether or not the moving sensor apparatus can provide sensing data having an attribute requested by a user by changing the run operation information; and a run operation change request unit configured to output a change request to the moving sensor apparatus if the first determination unit determines that the moving sensor apparatus cannot provide sensing data having an attribute requested by the user without changing the run operation information, and the second determination unit determines that the moving sensor apparatus can provide sensing data having an attribute requested by the user by changing the run operation information. 8. The matching apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising
a third determination unit configured to determine whether or not a fixed sensor apparatus provided with a sensing device fixed in a specific location can provide sensing data having an attribute requested by the user, wherein the fixed sensor is configured to output sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user in response to the provision request, and the matching apparatus further includes a provision request output unit configured to output the provision request to the fixed sensor apparatus regardless of determination of the first and second determination units, if the third determination unit determines that sensing data having an attribute requested by the user can be provided. 9. The matching apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising
a third determination unit configured to determine whether or not a fixed sensor apparatus provided with a sensing device fixed in a specific location can provide sensing data having an attribute requested by the user, wherein the fixed sensor is configured to output sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user, in response to the provision request, and the matching apparatus further includes a provision request output unit configured to output the provision request to the moving sensor apparatus regardless of determination of the third determination unit, if the change request is output to the moving sensor apparatus by the run operation change request unit. 10. A sensing data distribution system comprising:
the moving sensor apparatus according to claim 6; and the matching apparatus according to claim 7. 11. A data provision method for providing, to a user, sensing data generated by a sensing device attached to a mobile object,
wherein a computer executes: a step of storing run operation information of the mobile object, a step of, when a request to change the run operation information is received, updating the stored run operation information in accordance with the change request, and a step of outputting, in response to a provision request to provide sensing data that is based on the run operation information, sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user. 12. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a data provision program for causing a computer to execute processing for providing, to a user, sensing data generated by a sensing device attached to a mobile object, the program causing the computer to execute:
a step of storing run operation information of the mobile object, a step of, when a request to change the run operation information is received, updating the stored run operation information, in accordance with the change request, and a step of outputting, in response to a provision request to provide sensing data that is based on the run operation information, sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user. 13. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 2, further comprising:
a sensing data storage unit configured to store sensing data, wherein the first output control unit is configured to, when a provision request is received, and sensing data corresponding to the provision request is stored in the sensing data storage unit, output the sensing data stored in the sensing data storage unit to the user, and when the provision request is received, and sensing data corresponding to the provision request is not stored in the sensing data storage unit, output, to the user, sensing data after it is generated by the sensing device. 14. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 2, further comprising:
an attribute information storage unit configured to store device attribute information indicating an attribute of the sensing device and mobile object attribute information indicating an attribute of the mobile object; and a third output control unit configured to output a provision data catalogue that indicates attributes of sensing data that can be provided to the user by the moving sensor management unit, and that is generated based on the run operation information, the device attribute information, and the mobile object attribute information. 15. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 3, further comprising:
an attribute information storage unit configured to store device attribute information indicating an attribute of the sensing device and mobile object attribute information indicating an attribute of the mobile object; and a third output control unit configured to output a provision data catalogue that indicates attributes of sensing data that can be provided to the user by the moving sensor management unit, and that is generated based on the run operation information, the device attribute information, and the mobile object attribute information. 16. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 4, further comprising:
an attribute information storage unit configured to store device attribute information indicating an attribute of the sensing device and mobile object attribute information indicating an attribute of the mobile object; and a third output control unit configured to output a provision data catalogue that indicates attributes of sensing data that can be provided to the user by the moving sensor management unit, and that is generated based on the run operation information, the device attribute information, and the mobile object attribute information. 17. A moving sensor apparatus comprising:
the moving sensor management unit according to claim 2; and the sensing device attached to the mobile object. 18. A moving sensor apparatus comprising:
the moving sensor management unit according to claim 3; and the sensing device attached to the mobile object. 19. A moving sensor apparatus comprising:
the moving sensor management unit according to claim 4; and the sensing device attached to the mobile object. 20. A moving sensor apparatus comprising:
the moving sensor management unit according to claim 5; and the sensing device attached to the mobile object. | A moving sensor management unit is configured to provide, to a user, sensing data generated by a sensing device attached to a mobile object, and includes a run operation information storage unit configured to store run operation information of the mobile object, a run operation information update unit configured to, when a request to change the run operation information is received, update the run operation information stored in the run operation information storage unit, in accordance with the change request, and a first output control unit configured to output, in response to a provision request to provide sensing data that is based on the run operation information, sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user.1. A moving sensor management unit that is configured to provide, to a user, sensing data generated by a sensing device attached to a mobile object, the moving sensor management unit comprising:
a run operation information storage unit configured to store run operation information of the mobile object; a run operation information update unit configured to, when a change request to change the run operation information is received, update the run operation information stored in the run operation information storage unit, in accordance with the change request; and a first output control unit configured to output, in response to a provision request to provide sensing data that is based on the run operation information, sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user. 2. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 1, further comprising:
a second output control unit configured to, when the run operation information is updated by the run operation information update unit, output the updated run operation information to a run operation manager that manages a run operation of the mobile object. 3. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 1, further comprising:
a sensing data storage unit configured to store sensing data, wherein the first output control unit is configured to, when a provision request is received, and sensing data corresponding to the provision request is stored in the sensing data storage unit, output the sensing data stored in the sensing data storage unit to the user, and when the provision request is received, and sensing data corresponding to the provision request is not stored in the sensing data storage unit, output, to the user, sensing data after it is generated by the sensing device. 4. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 3,
wherein the sensing data storage unit is configured store a position at which the sensing device generated the sensing data, a time when the sensing device generated the sensing data, and the sensing data generated by the sensing device, in association with each other. 5. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 1, further comprising:
an attribute information storage unit configured to store device attribute information indicating an attribute of the sensing device and mobile object attribute information indicating an attribute of the mobile object; and a third output control unit configured to output a provision data catalogue that indicates attributes of sensing data that can be provided to the user by the moving sensor management unit, and that is generated based on the run operation information, the device attribute information, and the mobile object attribute information. 6. A moving sensor apparatus comprising:
the moving sensor management unit according to claim 1; and the sensing device attached to the mobile object. 7. A matching apparatus comprising:
a first determination unit configured to determine whether or not the moving sensor apparatus according to claim 6 can provide sensing data having an attribute requested by a user without changing the run operation information; a second determination unit configured to determine whether or not the moving sensor apparatus can provide sensing data having an attribute requested by a user by changing the run operation information; and a run operation change request unit configured to output a change request to the moving sensor apparatus if the first determination unit determines that the moving sensor apparatus cannot provide sensing data having an attribute requested by the user without changing the run operation information, and the second determination unit determines that the moving sensor apparatus can provide sensing data having an attribute requested by the user by changing the run operation information. 8. The matching apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising
a third determination unit configured to determine whether or not a fixed sensor apparatus provided with a sensing device fixed in a specific location can provide sensing data having an attribute requested by the user, wherein the fixed sensor is configured to output sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user in response to the provision request, and the matching apparatus further includes a provision request output unit configured to output the provision request to the fixed sensor apparatus regardless of determination of the first and second determination units, if the third determination unit determines that sensing data having an attribute requested by the user can be provided. 9. The matching apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising
a third determination unit configured to determine whether or not a fixed sensor apparatus provided with a sensing device fixed in a specific location can provide sensing data having an attribute requested by the user, wherein the fixed sensor is configured to output sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user, in response to the provision request, and the matching apparatus further includes a provision request output unit configured to output the provision request to the moving sensor apparatus regardless of determination of the third determination unit, if the change request is output to the moving sensor apparatus by the run operation change request unit. 10. A sensing data distribution system comprising:
the moving sensor apparatus according to claim 6; and the matching apparatus according to claim 7. 11. A data provision method for providing, to a user, sensing data generated by a sensing device attached to a mobile object,
wherein a computer executes: a step of storing run operation information of the mobile object, a step of, when a request to change the run operation information is received, updating the stored run operation information in accordance with the change request, and a step of outputting, in response to a provision request to provide sensing data that is based on the run operation information, sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user. 12. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a data provision program for causing a computer to execute processing for providing, to a user, sensing data generated by a sensing device attached to a mobile object, the program causing the computer to execute:
a step of storing run operation information of the mobile object, a step of, when a request to change the run operation information is received, updating the stored run operation information, in accordance with the change request, and a step of outputting, in response to a provision request to provide sensing data that is based on the run operation information, sensing data corresponding to the provision request, to the user. 13. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 2, further comprising:
a sensing data storage unit configured to store sensing data, wherein the first output control unit is configured to, when a provision request is received, and sensing data corresponding to the provision request is stored in the sensing data storage unit, output the sensing data stored in the sensing data storage unit to the user, and when the provision request is received, and sensing data corresponding to the provision request is not stored in the sensing data storage unit, output, to the user, sensing data after it is generated by the sensing device. 14. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 2, further comprising:
an attribute information storage unit configured to store device attribute information indicating an attribute of the sensing device and mobile object attribute information indicating an attribute of the mobile object; and a third output control unit configured to output a provision data catalogue that indicates attributes of sensing data that can be provided to the user by the moving sensor management unit, and that is generated based on the run operation information, the device attribute information, and the mobile object attribute information. 15. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 3, further comprising:
an attribute information storage unit configured to store device attribute information indicating an attribute of the sensing device and mobile object attribute information indicating an attribute of the mobile object; and a third output control unit configured to output a provision data catalogue that indicates attributes of sensing data that can be provided to the user by the moving sensor management unit, and that is generated based on the run operation information, the device attribute information, and the mobile object attribute information. 16. The moving sensor management unit according to claim 4, further comprising:
an attribute information storage unit configured to store device attribute information indicating an attribute of the sensing device and mobile object attribute information indicating an attribute of the mobile object; and a third output control unit configured to output a provision data catalogue that indicates attributes of sensing data that can be provided to the user by the moving sensor management unit, and that is generated based on the run operation information, the device attribute information, and the mobile object attribute information. 17. A moving sensor apparatus comprising:
the moving sensor management unit according to claim 2; and the sensing device attached to the mobile object. 18. A moving sensor apparatus comprising:
the moving sensor management unit according to claim 3; and the sensing device attached to the mobile object. 19. A moving sensor apparatus comprising:
the moving sensor management unit according to claim 4; and the sensing device attached to the mobile object. 20. A moving sensor apparatus comprising:
the moving sensor management unit according to claim 5; and the sensing device attached to the mobile object. | 2,800 |
340,596 | 16,642,023 | 2,857 | The present disclosure provides a new radio base station for a mobile telecommunications system. The new radio base station has a circuitry configured to communicate with at least one user equipment and at least one LTE base station and to establish a new radio cell. The circuitry is further configured to transmit a time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell to the LTE base station for identifying, based on the received time division duplexing configuration, a coexistence and intermodulation influence on an LTE receiver of the at least one user equipment. | 1. A new radio base station for a mobile telecommunications system comprising circuitry configured to communicate with at least one user equipment and at least one LTE base station and to establish a new radio cell, wherein the circuitry is further configured to:
transmit a time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell to the LTE base station for identifying, based on the received time division duplexing configuration, a coexistence and intermodulation influence on an LTE receiver of the at least one user equipment. 2. The new radio base station of claim 1, wherein the time division duplexing configuration is transmitted during setting up of an interface between the new radio base station and the LTE base station. 3. The new radio base station of claim 2, wherein the interface is a X2 or Xn-interface. 4. The new radio base station of claim 1, wherein the time division duplexing configuration indicates a time division duplexing subframe pattern. 5. The new radio base station of claim 4, wherein the circuitry is configured to transmit the time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell in response to a change of a subframe of the subframe pattern. 6. The new radio base station of claim 1, wherein the time division duplexing configuration is for configuring an uplink or a downlink time division duplexing transmission. 7. The new radio base station of claim 1, wherein the circuitry is further configured to receive at least one power control related parameter from the LTE base station for setting power control of the at least one user equipment. 8. The new radio base station of claim 1, wherein the time division duplexing configuration includes subframe scheduling information for a predefined time window. 9. The new radio base station of claim 8, wherein the size of the time window depends on at least one of: interface delay between the new radio base station and the at least one LTE base station and scheduling flexibility of future subframes. 10. A LTE base station for a mobile telecommunications system comprising circuitry configured to communicate with at least one user equipment and at least one new radio base station, the new radio base station establishing a new radio cell, wherein the circuitry is further configured to:
receive a time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell from the new radio base station. 11. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the circuitry is further configured to identify, based on the received time division duplexing configuration, a coexistence and intermodulation influence on an LTE receiver of the at least one user equipment. 12. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit scheduling information to the at least one user equipment, based on the received time division duplexing configuration. 13. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit, based on the received time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell, at least one power control related parameter to the at least one user equipment or to the new radio base station for setting a power control of the at least one user equipment. 14. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the time division duplexing configuration is received during setting up of an interface between the new radio base station and the LTE base station. 15. The LTE base station of claim 14, wherein the interface is a X2 or Xn-interface. 16. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the time division duplexing configuration indicates a time division duplexing subframe pattern. 17. The LTE base station of claim 16, wherein the circuitry is configured to receive the time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell in response to a change of a subframe of the subframe pattern. 18. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the time division duplexing configuration is for configuring an uplink or a downlink time division duplexing transmission. 19. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the time division duplexing configuration includes subframe scheduling information for a predefined time window. 20.-22. (canceled) 23. A user equipment for a mobile telecommunications system comprising circuitry configured to communicate with a new radio base station and a LTE base station, wherein the circuitry is further configured to:
perform simultaneous communication with the LTE base station and the new radio base station, wherein the communication with the new radio base station is based on time division duplexing and a time division duplexing configuration, wherein the time division duplexing configuration is transmitted from the new radio base station to the LTE base station. 24.-26. (canceled) | The present disclosure provides a new radio base station for a mobile telecommunications system. The new radio base station has a circuitry configured to communicate with at least one user equipment and at least one LTE base station and to establish a new radio cell. The circuitry is further configured to transmit a time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell to the LTE base station for identifying, based on the received time division duplexing configuration, a coexistence and intermodulation influence on an LTE receiver of the at least one user equipment.1. A new radio base station for a mobile telecommunications system comprising circuitry configured to communicate with at least one user equipment and at least one LTE base station and to establish a new radio cell, wherein the circuitry is further configured to:
transmit a time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell to the LTE base station for identifying, based on the received time division duplexing configuration, a coexistence and intermodulation influence on an LTE receiver of the at least one user equipment. 2. The new radio base station of claim 1, wherein the time division duplexing configuration is transmitted during setting up of an interface between the new radio base station and the LTE base station. 3. The new radio base station of claim 2, wherein the interface is a X2 or Xn-interface. 4. The new radio base station of claim 1, wherein the time division duplexing configuration indicates a time division duplexing subframe pattern. 5. The new radio base station of claim 4, wherein the circuitry is configured to transmit the time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell in response to a change of a subframe of the subframe pattern. 6. The new radio base station of claim 1, wherein the time division duplexing configuration is for configuring an uplink or a downlink time division duplexing transmission. 7. The new radio base station of claim 1, wherein the circuitry is further configured to receive at least one power control related parameter from the LTE base station for setting power control of the at least one user equipment. 8. The new radio base station of claim 1, wherein the time division duplexing configuration includes subframe scheduling information for a predefined time window. 9. The new radio base station of claim 8, wherein the size of the time window depends on at least one of: interface delay between the new radio base station and the at least one LTE base station and scheduling flexibility of future subframes. 10. A LTE base station for a mobile telecommunications system comprising circuitry configured to communicate with at least one user equipment and at least one new radio base station, the new radio base station establishing a new radio cell, wherein the circuitry is further configured to:
receive a time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell from the new radio base station. 11. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the circuitry is further configured to identify, based on the received time division duplexing configuration, a coexistence and intermodulation influence on an LTE receiver of the at least one user equipment. 12. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit scheduling information to the at least one user equipment, based on the received time division duplexing configuration. 13. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the circuitry is further configured to transmit, based on the received time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell, at least one power control related parameter to the at least one user equipment or to the new radio base station for setting a power control of the at least one user equipment. 14. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the time division duplexing configuration is received during setting up of an interface between the new radio base station and the LTE base station. 15. The LTE base station of claim 14, wherein the interface is a X2 or Xn-interface. 16. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the time division duplexing configuration indicates a time division duplexing subframe pattern. 17. The LTE base station of claim 16, wherein the circuitry is configured to receive the time division duplexing configuration of the new radio cell in response to a change of a subframe of the subframe pattern. 18. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the time division duplexing configuration is for configuring an uplink or a downlink time division duplexing transmission. 19. The LTE base station of claim 10, wherein the time division duplexing configuration includes subframe scheduling information for a predefined time window. 20.-22. (canceled) 23. A user equipment for a mobile telecommunications system comprising circuitry configured to communicate with a new radio base station and a LTE base station, wherein the circuitry is further configured to:
perform simultaneous communication with the LTE base station and the new radio base station, wherein the communication with the new radio base station is based on time division duplexing and a time division duplexing configuration, wherein the time division duplexing configuration is transmitted from the new radio base station to the LTE base station. 24.-26. (canceled) | 2,800 |
340,597 | 16,642,058 | 2,857 | The present invention relates to a mobile camouflage system (1) for camouflaging vehicles. The system comprises a base camouflage material (13) configured to be securely attached to a vehicle (5) to be camouflaged, and at least one adaptive camouflage area (7) having a camouflage pattern that can be adapted to a surrounding environment. The adaptive camouflage area (7) comprises a patch arrangement (10) having at least one patch (11, 12) that is movable between a first patch configuration in which the adaptive camouflage area (7) exhibits a first camouflage pattern, and at least a second patch configuration in which the adaptive camouflage area (7) exhibits a second camouflage pattern that is different than the first camouflage pattern. | 1. A mobile camouflage system (1) for camouflaging vehicles, comprising
a base camouflage material (13) configured to be securely attached to a vehicle (5) to be camouflaged, and at least one adaptive camouflage area (7) having a camouflage pattern that can be adapted to a surrounding environment, characterised in that the adaptive camouflage area (7) comprises a patch arrangement (10) comprising at least one patch (11, 12) that is repeatedly movable in relation to the base camouflage material (13) between a first patch configuration in which the adaptive camouflage area (7) exhibits a first camouflage pattern, and at least a second patch configuration in which the adaptive camouflage area (7) exhibits a second camouflage pattern that is different than the first camouflage pattern, the at least one patch (11, 12) being configured to overlie and cover a concealable camouflage region (17) of the base camouflage material (13) when the patch (11, 12) is arranged in the first patch configuration, and to expose the concealable camouflage region (17) in the second patch configuration. 2. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 1, wherein the adaptive camouflage area (7) comprises at least one concealable camouflage region (17, 17A, 17B), the at least one patch (11, 12) being configured to conceal the concealable camouflage region in the first patch configuration, and to expose the concealable camouflage region in the second patch configuration. 3. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 2, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) is configured to be attached to the base camouflage material (13) of the mobile camouflage system in both the first and the second patch configurations. 4. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 3, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) is configured to be arranged adjacent to the concealable camouflage region (17, 17A, 17B) in the second patch configuration, with a side (11B, 12B) of the patch being concealed in the first patch configuration now being exposed. 5. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 4, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) has a first side (11A, 12A) provided with a first camouflage pattern (CP1) and a second side (11B, 12B) provided with a second camouflage pattern (CP3) that is different than the first camouflage pattern (CP1), the first side (11A, 12A) of the patch being exposed in the first patch configuration and the second side (11B, 12B) of the patch being exposed in the second patch configuration. 6. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 5, wherein the first camouflage pattern (CP1) corresponds to a base camouflage pattern (BCP) of the mobile camouflage system. 7. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 5, wherein the concealable camouflage region (17) is provided with a third camouflage pattern (CP2), the second camouflage pattern (CP3) of the second side (11B, 12B) of the at least one patch (11, 12) corresponding to the third camouflage pattern (CP2) of the concealable camouflage region. 8. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 1, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) is configured to be permanently attached to the base camouflage material (13). 9. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 8, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) is configured to be permanently attached to the base camouflage material (13) along a first perimeter side (21A) of the patch, the patch being configured to be moved between the first and the second patch configurations by turning the patch over the first perimeter side (21A). 10. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 9, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) has a regular shape whereas at least a second side (11B, 12B) of the patch that is concealed in the first patch configuration and exposed in the second patch configuration is provided with an irregular camouflage pattern (CP3) having a different shape than the patch. 11. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 9, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) is configured to be releasably attached to the base camouflage material (13) along at least a second perimeter side (21B-21F) of the patch in both the first and the second patch configuration. 12. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 11, wherein the base camouflage material (13) comprises at least one flap (22) that is configured to cover a releasable attachment means (19A, 19B) for releasably attaching the patch (11, 12) to the base camouflage material (13) in any or both of the first and second patch configurations. 13. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 11, wherein the mobile camouflage system is a panel based system comprising a plurality of panels (3) together constituting the mobile camouflage system, the at least one patch (11, 12) being attached to one of the panels (3) and configured to have a size and a shape making the at least second perimeter side (21B-21F) of the patch substantially follow a perimeter side of the panel (3). 14. (canceled) 15. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 1, wherein the base camouflage material (13) is configured to cover substantially all passive and visible exterior surfaces of the vehicle (5). 16. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 1, wherein the base camouflage material (13), once applied to the vehicle (5), is configured to remain stationary in relation to the vehicle (5). 17. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 1, wherein the mobile camouflage system is a multi-spectral camouflage system configured to provide camouflage in at least two and preferably all wavelength regions selected from the group consisting of the visual wavelength region, the near infrared wavelength region, the shortwave infrared wavelength region, the thermal infrared wavelength region, and the radar wavelength region. 18. A vehicle (5), such as a military vehicle, comprising a mobile camouflage system (1) according to claim 1. | The present invention relates to a mobile camouflage system (1) for camouflaging vehicles. The system comprises a base camouflage material (13) configured to be securely attached to a vehicle (5) to be camouflaged, and at least one adaptive camouflage area (7) having a camouflage pattern that can be adapted to a surrounding environment. The adaptive camouflage area (7) comprises a patch arrangement (10) having at least one patch (11, 12) that is movable between a first patch configuration in which the adaptive camouflage area (7) exhibits a first camouflage pattern, and at least a second patch configuration in which the adaptive camouflage area (7) exhibits a second camouflage pattern that is different than the first camouflage pattern.1. A mobile camouflage system (1) for camouflaging vehicles, comprising
a base camouflage material (13) configured to be securely attached to a vehicle (5) to be camouflaged, and at least one adaptive camouflage area (7) having a camouflage pattern that can be adapted to a surrounding environment, characterised in that the adaptive camouflage area (7) comprises a patch arrangement (10) comprising at least one patch (11, 12) that is repeatedly movable in relation to the base camouflage material (13) between a first patch configuration in which the adaptive camouflage area (7) exhibits a first camouflage pattern, and at least a second patch configuration in which the adaptive camouflage area (7) exhibits a second camouflage pattern that is different than the first camouflage pattern, the at least one patch (11, 12) being configured to overlie and cover a concealable camouflage region (17) of the base camouflage material (13) when the patch (11, 12) is arranged in the first patch configuration, and to expose the concealable camouflage region (17) in the second patch configuration. 2. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 1, wherein the adaptive camouflage area (7) comprises at least one concealable camouflage region (17, 17A, 17B), the at least one patch (11, 12) being configured to conceal the concealable camouflage region in the first patch configuration, and to expose the concealable camouflage region in the second patch configuration. 3. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 2, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) is configured to be attached to the base camouflage material (13) of the mobile camouflage system in both the first and the second patch configurations. 4. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 3, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) is configured to be arranged adjacent to the concealable camouflage region (17, 17A, 17B) in the second patch configuration, with a side (11B, 12B) of the patch being concealed in the first patch configuration now being exposed. 5. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 4, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) has a first side (11A, 12A) provided with a first camouflage pattern (CP1) and a second side (11B, 12B) provided with a second camouflage pattern (CP3) that is different than the first camouflage pattern (CP1), the first side (11A, 12A) of the patch being exposed in the first patch configuration and the second side (11B, 12B) of the patch being exposed in the second patch configuration. 6. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 5, wherein the first camouflage pattern (CP1) corresponds to a base camouflage pattern (BCP) of the mobile camouflage system. 7. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 5, wherein the concealable camouflage region (17) is provided with a third camouflage pattern (CP2), the second camouflage pattern (CP3) of the second side (11B, 12B) of the at least one patch (11, 12) corresponding to the third camouflage pattern (CP2) of the concealable camouflage region. 8. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 1, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) is configured to be permanently attached to the base camouflage material (13). 9. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 8, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) is configured to be permanently attached to the base camouflage material (13) along a first perimeter side (21A) of the patch, the patch being configured to be moved between the first and the second patch configurations by turning the patch over the first perimeter side (21A). 10. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 9, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) has a regular shape whereas at least a second side (11B, 12B) of the patch that is concealed in the first patch configuration and exposed in the second patch configuration is provided with an irregular camouflage pattern (CP3) having a different shape than the patch. 11. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 9, wherein the at least one patch (11, 12) is configured to be releasably attached to the base camouflage material (13) along at least a second perimeter side (21B-21F) of the patch in both the first and the second patch configuration. 12. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 11, wherein the base camouflage material (13) comprises at least one flap (22) that is configured to cover a releasable attachment means (19A, 19B) for releasably attaching the patch (11, 12) to the base camouflage material (13) in any or both of the first and second patch configurations. 13. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 11, wherein the mobile camouflage system is a panel based system comprising a plurality of panels (3) together constituting the mobile camouflage system, the at least one patch (11, 12) being attached to one of the panels (3) and configured to have a size and a shape making the at least second perimeter side (21B-21F) of the patch substantially follow a perimeter side of the panel (3). 14. (canceled) 15. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 1, wherein the base camouflage material (13) is configured to cover substantially all passive and visible exterior surfaces of the vehicle (5). 16. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 1, wherein the base camouflage material (13), once applied to the vehicle (5), is configured to remain stationary in relation to the vehicle (5). 17. The mobile camouflage system (1) of claim 1, wherein the mobile camouflage system is a multi-spectral camouflage system configured to provide camouflage in at least two and preferably all wavelength regions selected from the group consisting of the visual wavelength region, the near infrared wavelength region, the shortwave infrared wavelength region, the thermal infrared wavelength region, and the radar wavelength region. 18. A vehicle (5), such as a military vehicle, comprising a mobile camouflage system (1) according to claim 1. | 2,800 |
340,598 | 16,642,053 | 1,777 | Disclosed are compositions that may be useful for forming synthetic membranes, methods of forming membranes therefrom, and membranes. In an embodiment, a membrane comprises a free hydrophilic polymer comprising a polyoxazoline, and a polyurethane, the polyurethane comprising a backbone comprising the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a polymeric aliphatic 5 diol, and optionally a chain extender. | 1. A composition for forming a membrane comprising from 90 to 99.5 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a solvent and from 0.5 to 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a polymer mixture, the polymer mixture comprising from 60 to 99.5 wt %, based on the total weight of the polymer mixture, of a polyurethane and from 0.5 to 40 wt %, based on the total weight of the polymer mixture, of a free hydrophilic polymer comprising a polyoxazoline,
wherein the polyurethane comprises a backbone comprising the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a polymeric aliphatic diol, and optionally a chain extender. 2. A membrane comprising:
a. a free hydrophilic polymer comprising a polyoxazoline, and b. a polyurethane, the polyurethane comprising a backbone comprising the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a polymeric aliphatic diol, and optionally a chain extender. 3. The membrane according to claim 1, wherein the membrane comprises from 90 to 99 wt %, based on the total weight of the membrane, of the polyurethane, and from 1.0 to 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the membrane, of the free hydrophilic polymer. 4. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the free hydrophilic polymer comprises a poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) or a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline). 5. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the free hydrophilic polymer consists of poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline), poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), copolymers thereof, or a mixture thereof. 6. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the free hydrophilic polymer has a number average molecular weight of at least 100,000 g/mol and at most 1,000,000 g/mol. 7. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polyurethane comprises an endgroup and the endgroup is present in an amount of at least 0.1 wt % and at most 3 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane. 8. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polymeric aliphatic diol comprises a polysiloxane diol or a random or block copolymer diol comprising a polysiloxane. 9. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polyurethane comprises a C2-C16 fluoroalkyl or C2-C16 fluoroalkyl ether. 10. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polymeric aliphatic diol comprises a polysiloxane diol, a polycarbonate diol, a poly(tetramethylene oxide) diol, or a mixture thereof. 11. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polymeric aliphatic diol comprises a polysiloxane diol and one or more of a polycarbonate diol and a poly(tetramethylene oxide) diol. 12. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polyurethane is devoid of a hydrophilic polymer moiety. 13. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polyurethane backbone comprises a polysiloxane and the polyurethane comprises an average of from 0.25 to 3 endgroups per molecule comprising a C2-C16 fluoroalkyl or C2-C16 fluoroalkyl ether. 14. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the solvent comprises 40 wt % or more of tetrahydrofuran (THF), methyl-tetrahydrofuran (methyl-THF), or a mixture thereof, and methanol, ethanol, isobutanol, propanol, methyl ethyl ketone, or a mixture thereof at an amount of from 1 to 60 wt %, based on the total amount of solvent in the composition. 15. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the solvent comprises at least 40 wt % of THF, and methanol, ethanol, or a mixture thereof at an amount of from 1 to 60 wt %, based on the total amount of solvent in the composition. 16. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the solvent comprises at least 70 wt % of THF, and propanol, isobutanol, methyl-THF, or methyl ethyl ketone, or a mixture thereof, at an amount of from 1 to 30 wt %, based on the total amount of solvent in the composition. 17. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the free hydrophilic polymer is present in an amount of from 5 to 40 wt %, based on the total combined weight of the polyurethane and the free hydrophilic polymer. 18. A membrane formed from the composition according to claim 1. 19. The membrane according to claim 18, wherein the membrane has a residual solvent content of less than 50 ppm after drying the membrane under nitrogen for 24 hours followed by drying in a convection oven at 50° C. for one hour. 20. A sensor comprising the membrane according to claim 2, wherein the sensor is configured to detect glucose, lactic acid, glutamate, pyruvate, choline, acetylcholine, nitric oxide, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, bicarbonate, urea, creatine, or dopamine in the blood stream or another bodily fluid. 21. (canceled) | Disclosed are compositions that may be useful for forming synthetic membranes, methods of forming membranes therefrom, and membranes. In an embodiment, a membrane comprises a free hydrophilic polymer comprising a polyoxazoline, and a polyurethane, the polyurethane comprising a backbone comprising the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a polymeric aliphatic 5 diol, and optionally a chain extender.1. A composition for forming a membrane comprising from 90 to 99.5 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a solvent and from 0.5 to 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a polymer mixture, the polymer mixture comprising from 60 to 99.5 wt %, based on the total weight of the polymer mixture, of a polyurethane and from 0.5 to 40 wt %, based on the total weight of the polymer mixture, of a free hydrophilic polymer comprising a polyoxazoline,
wherein the polyurethane comprises a backbone comprising the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a polymeric aliphatic diol, and optionally a chain extender. 2. A membrane comprising:
a. a free hydrophilic polymer comprising a polyoxazoline, and b. a polyurethane, the polyurethane comprising a backbone comprising the reaction product of a diisocyanate, a polymeric aliphatic diol, and optionally a chain extender. 3. The membrane according to claim 1, wherein the membrane comprises from 90 to 99 wt %, based on the total weight of the membrane, of the polyurethane, and from 1.0 to 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the membrane, of the free hydrophilic polymer. 4. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the free hydrophilic polymer comprises a poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) or a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline). 5. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the free hydrophilic polymer consists of poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline), poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), copolymers thereof, or a mixture thereof. 6. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the free hydrophilic polymer has a number average molecular weight of at least 100,000 g/mol and at most 1,000,000 g/mol. 7. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polyurethane comprises an endgroup and the endgroup is present in an amount of at least 0.1 wt % and at most 3 wt %, based on the total weight of the polyurethane. 8. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polymeric aliphatic diol comprises a polysiloxane diol or a random or block copolymer diol comprising a polysiloxane. 9. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polyurethane comprises a C2-C16 fluoroalkyl or C2-C16 fluoroalkyl ether. 10. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polymeric aliphatic diol comprises a polysiloxane diol, a polycarbonate diol, a poly(tetramethylene oxide) diol, or a mixture thereof. 11. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polymeric aliphatic diol comprises a polysiloxane diol and one or more of a polycarbonate diol and a poly(tetramethylene oxide) diol. 12. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polyurethane is devoid of a hydrophilic polymer moiety. 13. The membrane according to claim 2, wherein the polyurethane backbone comprises a polysiloxane and the polyurethane comprises an average of from 0.25 to 3 endgroups per molecule comprising a C2-C16 fluoroalkyl or C2-C16 fluoroalkyl ether. 14. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the solvent comprises 40 wt % or more of tetrahydrofuran (THF), methyl-tetrahydrofuran (methyl-THF), or a mixture thereof, and methanol, ethanol, isobutanol, propanol, methyl ethyl ketone, or a mixture thereof at an amount of from 1 to 60 wt %, based on the total amount of solvent in the composition. 15. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the solvent comprises at least 40 wt % of THF, and methanol, ethanol, or a mixture thereof at an amount of from 1 to 60 wt %, based on the total amount of solvent in the composition. 16. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the solvent comprises at least 70 wt % of THF, and propanol, isobutanol, methyl-THF, or methyl ethyl ketone, or a mixture thereof, at an amount of from 1 to 30 wt %, based on the total amount of solvent in the composition. 17. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the free hydrophilic polymer is present in an amount of from 5 to 40 wt %, based on the total combined weight of the polyurethane and the free hydrophilic polymer. 18. A membrane formed from the composition according to claim 1. 19. The membrane according to claim 18, wherein the membrane has a residual solvent content of less than 50 ppm after drying the membrane under nitrogen for 24 hours followed by drying in a convection oven at 50° C. for one hour. 20. A sensor comprising the membrane according to claim 2, wherein the sensor is configured to detect glucose, lactic acid, glutamate, pyruvate, choline, acetylcholine, nitric oxide, sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, bicarbonate, urea, creatine, or dopamine in the blood stream or another bodily fluid. 21. (canceled) | 1,700 |
340,599 | 16,642,040 | 1,777 | An electronic component mounting substrate including: an insulating substrate for mounting an electronic component; a via conductor disposed in the insulating substrate in an thickness direction of the insulating substrate; and a via pad conductor disposed in the insulating substrate, connected to the via conductor, having a thickness gradually increasing from an outer edge portion toward an inside portion, and including a protruding portion protruding from the via conductor in a width direction of the via conductor. | 1. An electronic component mounting substrate comprising:
an insulating substrate for mounting an electronic component; a via conductor disposed in the insulating substrate in a thickness direction of the insulating substrate; and a via pad conductor
disposed in the insulating substrate,
connected to the via conductor, having a thickness gradually increasing from an outer edge portion toward an inside portion, and comprising a protruding portion protruding from the via conductor in a width direction of the via conductor. 2. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 1, wherein
an end portion of the protruding portion is pointed. 3. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 1, wherein
a thickness of a center portion of the via pad conductor is larger than a thickness of an outer edge portion of the via pad conductor. 4. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 1, wherein
one end portion of the via conductor in the width direction is in contact with the protruding portion. 5. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 1, wherein
both end portions of the via conductor in the width direction are in contact with the protruding portion. 6. An electronic device comprising:
the electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 1; and an electronic component mounted on the electronic component mounting substrate. 7. An electronic module comprising:
a module substrate comprising a connection pad; and the electronic device according to claim 6 connected to the connection pad via solder. 8. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 2, wherein
a thickness of a center portion of the via pad conductor is larger than a thickness of an outer edge portion of the via pad conductor. 9. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 2, wherein
one end portion of the via conductor in the width direction is in contact with the protruding portion. 10. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 3, wherein
one end portion of the via conductor in the width direction is in contact with the protruding portion. 11. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 8, wherein
one end portion of the via conductor in the width direction is in contact with the protruding portion. 12. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 2, wherein
both end portions of the via conductor in the width direction are in contact with the protruding portion. 13. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 3, wherein
both end portions of the via conductor in the width direction are in contact with the protruding portion. 14. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 8, wherein
both end portions of the via conductor in the width direction are in contact with the protruding portion. | An electronic component mounting substrate including: an insulating substrate for mounting an electronic component; a via conductor disposed in the insulating substrate in an thickness direction of the insulating substrate; and a via pad conductor disposed in the insulating substrate, connected to the via conductor, having a thickness gradually increasing from an outer edge portion toward an inside portion, and including a protruding portion protruding from the via conductor in a width direction of the via conductor.1. An electronic component mounting substrate comprising:
an insulating substrate for mounting an electronic component; a via conductor disposed in the insulating substrate in a thickness direction of the insulating substrate; and a via pad conductor
disposed in the insulating substrate,
connected to the via conductor, having a thickness gradually increasing from an outer edge portion toward an inside portion, and comprising a protruding portion protruding from the via conductor in a width direction of the via conductor. 2. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 1, wherein
an end portion of the protruding portion is pointed. 3. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 1, wherein
a thickness of a center portion of the via pad conductor is larger than a thickness of an outer edge portion of the via pad conductor. 4. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 1, wherein
one end portion of the via conductor in the width direction is in contact with the protruding portion. 5. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 1, wherein
both end portions of the via conductor in the width direction are in contact with the protruding portion. 6. An electronic device comprising:
the electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 1; and an electronic component mounted on the electronic component mounting substrate. 7. An electronic module comprising:
a module substrate comprising a connection pad; and the electronic device according to claim 6 connected to the connection pad via solder. 8. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 2, wherein
a thickness of a center portion of the via pad conductor is larger than a thickness of an outer edge portion of the via pad conductor. 9. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 2, wherein
one end portion of the via conductor in the width direction is in contact with the protruding portion. 10. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 3, wherein
one end portion of the via conductor in the width direction is in contact with the protruding portion. 11. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 8, wherein
one end portion of the via conductor in the width direction is in contact with the protruding portion. 12. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 2, wherein
both end portions of the via conductor in the width direction are in contact with the protruding portion. 13. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 3, wherein
both end portions of the via conductor in the width direction are in contact with the protruding portion. 14. The electronic component mounting substrate according to claim 8, wherein
both end portions of the via conductor in the width direction are in contact with the protruding portion. | 1,700 |
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