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349,000 | 16,806,556 | 3,689 | The invention comprises a networked computer system comprising an operating system and graphical user interface configured with a plurality of software subroutines configured operate an online marketplace for leasing farmland. The plurality of subroutines is further configured to interact with internal and external databases to map soil types and land topography while providing real time price per square footage data and availability. | 1. At least one computing device comprising a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable program instructions stored thereon that when executed by a processor, cause the at least one computing device to:
display, by a computing device, a graphical user interface including instructions for creating an electronic land lease record and listing and processing an electronic land lease transaction including accessing a plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines configured to register user data, create electronic land lease listings, import land data into the land lease listing, transmit the land lease listings to lessees, facilitate a negotiation between a lessor and the lessee, and facilitate electronic payment between lessor and lessee. 2. The at least one computing device of claim 1 wherein the at least one computing device comprises a server having an externally networked cloud server having a front end graphical user interface hosting or in communication with the plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines. 3. The at least one computing device of claim 2 wherein the plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines comprises a user registration subroutine, a land data collection subroutine, a lessor portal subroutine, a lessee portal subroutine, and an administration portal subroutine. 4. The at least one computing device of claim 3 wherein the user registration subroutine retrieves registration data through preset or customizable data entry fields accessible through the graphical user interface of the computing device and transmits the registration data to a server and store the registration data in a user registration database. 5. The at least one computing device of claim 4 wherein the lessor portal subroutine transmits data entered through the computing device and graphical user interface to the server to create and manage electronic land lease records and transmit communication messages with lessee users, the lessor portal subroutine further transmitting and creating electronic land lease listing records including land data gathered through the land data collection subroutine and store the listings in a listings database on the server. 6. The at least one computing device of claim 5 wherein a lessor is presented with bids or offers on the electronic lease listing records and further accepts or rejects bids, offers, or makes counteroffers through the graphical user interface of the lessor portal subroutine. 7. The at least one computing device of claim 5 wherein the land data collection subroutine retrieves land data for a parcel of land identified by a lessor from a land data collection module data base or external networked land information database and the land data collection module transmits the land data to the electronic land lease listing records. 8. The at least one computing device of claim 6 wherein the land data for a particular user identified parcel of land is selected from at least one of: soil type, soil maps, crop types, average yield, and seasonal data. 9. The at least one computing device of claim 8 wherein a the lessor portal subroutine transmits a graphical map of an identified lessor parcel to the computing device and a lessor draws or identifies a specific portion of the identified parcel to be leased and transmits the specific portion through the lessor portal to the electronic land lease listing record. 10. The at least one computing device of claim 6 wherein the lessee portal subroutine retrieves land lease listing records for a lessee from the listing databases, transmit communications through the server to the computing device to communicate with lessor users, alert lessee users of new land lease listing records matching lessee user predefined criteria, bid on a land listing, and execute a land lease. 11. The at least one computing device of claim 6 the administration portal subroutine accesses and modifies data stored in the user registration database, land data collection module database, and listing database, modify any system subroutine or provision user security permissions, the administration portal subroutine further facilitates electronic payment between lessee users and lessor users. 12. The at least one computing device of claim 6 wherein at least one of the plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines collects preferred property characteristics from a licensee through the graphical user interface including at least one of the following characteristics: radial distance, price, location, soil type and crop type; and further transmits a notification to the licensee if an electronic land lease record is created mating the preferred property characteristics. 13. A method of providing electronic land lease services comprising:
receiving, by a server via a graphical user interface of a computing device having a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable program instructions stored supported by the server, user identifying data; the server creating or modifying a user profile record with the user identifying data and categorizing the user profile record as a lessee or lessor in a user profile database; and the server transmitting access to a lessor portal configured to create an electronic land lease listing record via the graphical user interface by inputting land lease data, mapping out land data corresponding to the electronic lease record through a land data collection module; populating the land data into the electronic lease record; and completing the electronic lease record and transmitting the electronic lease record to be accessible to a lessee through the graphical user interface. 14. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 13 further comprising:
the server retrieving a lessee through the graphical user interface, the server transmitting a lessee portal through the graphical user interface configured to identify an available electronic land lease listing record through lessee search criteria including at least one of at least one of the following characteristics: radial distance, price, location, soil type and crop type;
the server analyzing lessee search criteria against available electronic land lease records and presenting available electronic land lease listing records similar to the lessee search criteria;
the lessee transmitting a bid or offer on the an electronic land lease record through the lessee portal;
the server creating a final electronic lease based on the criteria and accepted bid, offer, or counter offer;
the lessor transmitting an acceptance, rejection, or counteroffer, through the lessor portal; and
the lessee transmitting payment through the server and the server transmitting payment to the lessor. 15. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 14 wherein the server comprises a plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines including a user registration subroutine, a land data collection subroutine, a lessor portal subroutine, a lessee portal subroutine, and an administration portal subroutine. 16. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 15 wherein the user registration module retrieves registration data through preset or customizable data entry fields accessible through the graphical user interface of the computing device and transmits the registration data to a server and store the registration data in a user registration database. 17. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 16 wherein the lessor portal transmits data entered through the computing device and graphical user interface to the server to create and manage electronic land lease records and transmit communication messages with lessee users, the lessor portal subroutine further transmitting and creating electronic land lease listing records including land data gathered through the land data collection module and store the listings in a listings database on the server. 18. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 17 wherein the land data collection subroutine retrieves land data selected from at least one of: soil type, soil maps, crop types, average yield, and seasonal data, for a parcel of land identified by a lessor from a land data collection module data base or external networked land information database and the land data collection module transmits the land data to the electronic land lease listing records. 19. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 18 wherein a the lessor portal transmits a graphical map of an identified lessor parcel to the computing device and a lessor draws or identifies a specific portion of the identified parcel to be leased and transmits the specific portion through the lessor portal to the electronic land lease listing record. 20. An electronic land lease system platform comprising:
a backend externally networked cloud server having a front end graphical user interface comprising a plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines including a user registration subroutine, a land data collection subroutine, a lessor portal subroutine, a lessee portal subroutine, and an administration portal subroutine; the user registration subroutine configured to collect registration data through preset or customizable data entry fields accessible through the graphical user interface and store the registration data in a user registration database; the land data collection subroutine configured to collect land data for a parcel of land identified by a lessor from a land data collection module data base or external networked land information database; the lessor portal subroutine configured to create and manage electronic land lease records and provide a communication messaging system configured to communicate with lessee users, the lessor portal subroutine further configured to create electronic land lease listing records through land data gathered through the land data collection module and store the listings in a listings database; the lessee portal subroutine configured to manage search land lease listing records in the listing databases, provide a communication messaging system configured to communicate with lessor users, alert lessee users of new land lease listing records matching lessee user predefined criteria, bid on a land listing, and execute a land lease; and the administration portal subroutine configured to allow a system administrator to access and modify data stored in the user registration database, land data collection module database, and listing database, modify any system subroutine or provision user security permissions, the administration portal subroutine further configured facilitate electronic payment between lessee users and lessor users. | The invention comprises a networked computer system comprising an operating system and graphical user interface configured with a plurality of software subroutines configured operate an online marketplace for leasing farmland. The plurality of subroutines is further configured to interact with internal and external databases to map soil types and land topography while providing real time price per square footage data and availability.1. At least one computing device comprising a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable program instructions stored thereon that when executed by a processor, cause the at least one computing device to:
display, by a computing device, a graphical user interface including instructions for creating an electronic land lease record and listing and processing an electronic land lease transaction including accessing a plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines configured to register user data, create electronic land lease listings, import land data into the land lease listing, transmit the land lease listings to lessees, facilitate a negotiation between a lessor and the lessee, and facilitate electronic payment between lessor and lessee. 2. The at least one computing device of claim 1 wherein the at least one computing device comprises a server having an externally networked cloud server having a front end graphical user interface hosting or in communication with the plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines. 3. The at least one computing device of claim 2 wherein the plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines comprises a user registration subroutine, a land data collection subroutine, a lessor portal subroutine, a lessee portal subroutine, and an administration portal subroutine. 4. The at least one computing device of claim 3 wherein the user registration subroutine retrieves registration data through preset or customizable data entry fields accessible through the graphical user interface of the computing device and transmits the registration data to a server and store the registration data in a user registration database. 5. The at least one computing device of claim 4 wherein the lessor portal subroutine transmits data entered through the computing device and graphical user interface to the server to create and manage electronic land lease records and transmit communication messages with lessee users, the lessor portal subroutine further transmitting and creating electronic land lease listing records including land data gathered through the land data collection subroutine and store the listings in a listings database on the server. 6. The at least one computing device of claim 5 wherein a lessor is presented with bids or offers on the electronic lease listing records and further accepts or rejects bids, offers, or makes counteroffers through the graphical user interface of the lessor portal subroutine. 7. The at least one computing device of claim 5 wherein the land data collection subroutine retrieves land data for a parcel of land identified by a lessor from a land data collection module data base or external networked land information database and the land data collection module transmits the land data to the electronic land lease listing records. 8. The at least one computing device of claim 6 wherein the land data for a particular user identified parcel of land is selected from at least one of: soil type, soil maps, crop types, average yield, and seasonal data. 9. The at least one computing device of claim 8 wherein a the lessor portal subroutine transmits a graphical map of an identified lessor parcel to the computing device and a lessor draws or identifies a specific portion of the identified parcel to be leased and transmits the specific portion through the lessor portal to the electronic land lease listing record. 10. The at least one computing device of claim 6 wherein the lessee portal subroutine retrieves land lease listing records for a lessee from the listing databases, transmit communications through the server to the computing device to communicate with lessor users, alert lessee users of new land lease listing records matching lessee user predefined criteria, bid on a land listing, and execute a land lease. 11. The at least one computing device of claim 6 the administration portal subroutine accesses and modifies data stored in the user registration database, land data collection module database, and listing database, modify any system subroutine or provision user security permissions, the administration portal subroutine further facilitates electronic payment between lessee users and lessor users. 12. The at least one computing device of claim 6 wherein at least one of the plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines collects preferred property characteristics from a licensee through the graphical user interface including at least one of the following characteristics: radial distance, price, location, soil type and crop type; and further transmits a notification to the licensee if an electronic land lease record is created mating the preferred property characteristics. 13. A method of providing electronic land lease services comprising:
receiving, by a server via a graphical user interface of a computing device having a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable program instructions stored supported by the server, user identifying data; the server creating or modifying a user profile record with the user identifying data and categorizing the user profile record as a lessee or lessor in a user profile database; and the server transmitting access to a lessor portal configured to create an electronic land lease listing record via the graphical user interface by inputting land lease data, mapping out land data corresponding to the electronic lease record through a land data collection module; populating the land data into the electronic lease record; and completing the electronic lease record and transmitting the electronic lease record to be accessible to a lessee through the graphical user interface. 14. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 13 further comprising:
the server retrieving a lessee through the graphical user interface, the server transmitting a lessee portal through the graphical user interface configured to identify an available electronic land lease listing record through lessee search criteria including at least one of at least one of the following characteristics: radial distance, price, location, soil type and crop type;
the server analyzing lessee search criteria against available electronic land lease records and presenting available electronic land lease listing records similar to the lessee search criteria;
the lessee transmitting a bid or offer on the an electronic land lease record through the lessee portal;
the server creating a final electronic lease based on the criteria and accepted bid, offer, or counter offer;
the lessor transmitting an acceptance, rejection, or counteroffer, through the lessor portal; and
the lessee transmitting payment through the server and the server transmitting payment to the lessor. 15. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 14 wherein the server comprises a plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines including a user registration subroutine, a land data collection subroutine, a lessor portal subroutine, a lessee portal subroutine, and an administration portal subroutine. 16. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 15 wherein the user registration module retrieves registration data through preset or customizable data entry fields accessible through the graphical user interface of the computing device and transmits the registration data to a server and store the registration data in a user registration database. 17. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 16 wherein the lessor portal transmits data entered through the computing device and graphical user interface to the server to create and manage electronic land lease records and transmit communication messages with lessee users, the lessor portal subroutine further transmitting and creating electronic land lease listing records including land data gathered through the land data collection module and store the listings in a listings database on the server. 18. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 17 wherein the land data collection subroutine retrieves land data selected from at least one of: soil type, soil maps, crop types, average yield, and seasonal data, for a parcel of land identified by a lessor from a land data collection module data base or external networked land information database and the land data collection module transmits the land data to the electronic land lease listing records. 19. The method of providing electronic land lease services of claim 18 wherein a the lessor portal transmits a graphical map of an identified lessor parcel to the computing device and a lessor draws or identifies a specific portion of the identified parcel to be leased and transmits the specific portion through the lessor portal to the electronic land lease listing record. 20. An electronic land lease system platform comprising:
a backend externally networked cloud server having a front end graphical user interface comprising a plurality of communicatively coupled subroutines including a user registration subroutine, a land data collection subroutine, a lessor portal subroutine, a lessee portal subroutine, and an administration portal subroutine; the user registration subroutine configured to collect registration data through preset or customizable data entry fields accessible through the graphical user interface and store the registration data in a user registration database; the land data collection subroutine configured to collect land data for a parcel of land identified by a lessor from a land data collection module data base or external networked land information database; the lessor portal subroutine configured to create and manage electronic land lease records and provide a communication messaging system configured to communicate with lessee users, the lessor portal subroutine further configured to create electronic land lease listing records through land data gathered through the land data collection module and store the listings in a listings database; the lessee portal subroutine configured to manage search land lease listing records in the listing databases, provide a communication messaging system configured to communicate with lessor users, alert lessee users of new land lease listing records matching lessee user predefined criteria, bid on a land listing, and execute a land lease; and the administration portal subroutine configured to allow a system administrator to access and modify data stored in the user registration database, land data collection module database, and listing database, modify any system subroutine or provision user security permissions, the administration portal subroutine further configured facilitate electronic payment between lessee users and lessor users. | 3,600 |
349,001 | 16,806,540 | 2,811 | According to one embodiment, storage device comprises first wiring layers stacked along a first direction and a memory pillar extending through the first wiring layers. A second wiring layer is above an upper end of the memory pillar. A second semiconductor layer has a first portion between the first semiconductor layer and the second wiring layer and a second portion extending away from the first semiconductor layer. A first insulating layer is between the first portion and the second wiring layer in first direction, and also between the second portion and the second wiring layer in a second direction intersecting the first direction. | 1. A semiconductor storage device, comprising:
a plurality of first wiring layers stacked in a first direction; a first memory pillar including a first semiconductor layer on an outer periphery, the first memory pillar extending in the first direction through the plurality of first wiring layers; a second wiring layer above an upper end of the first semiconductor layer in the first direction; a second semiconductor layer having a first portion between the first semiconductor layer and the second wiring layer in the first direction and a second portion extending away from the first semiconductor layer; and a first insulating layer between the first portion and the second wiring layer in first direction, and between the second portion and the second wiring layer in a second direction intersecting the first direction. 2. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, wherein the second semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer each have a crank shape. 3. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, further comprising:
a row decoder module connected to the plurality of first wiring layers and the second wiring layer. 4. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, wherein the first memory pillar further includes a charge storage layer on the first semiconductor layer. 5. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, further comprising:
a second memory pillar including a third semiconductor layer on an outer periphery, the second memory pillar extending in the first direction through the plurality of first wiring layers; a third wiring layer above an upper end of the third semiconductor layer in the first direction; a fourth semiconductor layer having a third portion between the third semiconductor layer and the third wiring layer in the first direction and a fourth portion extending away from the third semiconductor layer; and a second insulating layer between the third portion and the third wiring layer in the first direction, and between the fourth portion and the third wiring layer in the second direction. 6. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 5, further comprising:
a first conductor electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer and the fourth semiconductor layer. 7. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 6, further comprising:
a fourth wiring layer adjacent to the second wiring layer and above the upper end of the first semiconductor layer in the first direction; a fifth semiconductor layer having a fifth portion between the first semiconductor layer and the fourth wiring layer in the first direction, and a sixth portion extending away from the first semiconductor layer; a third insulating layer between the fifth portion and the fourth wiring layer in the first direction, and between the sixth portion and the fourth wiring layer in the second direction; and a second conductor electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer and the fifth semiconductor layer. 8. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, wherein the second semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer each have a mutually corresponding crank shape. 9. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, wherein the first portion of the second semiconductor layer extends in the second direction and the second portion of the second semiconductor layer extends upward from the first portion. 10. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor storage device, the method comprising:
forming a memory pillar including a first semiconductor layer that extends in a first direction; forming a first insulating layer on the memory pillar; forming a groove in the first insulating layer, the groove that extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, a top portion of the memory pillar being exposed by the groove; forming a second semiconductor layer on a sidewall of the groove and the exposed top portion of the memory pillar; forming a second insulating layer on the second semiconductor layer; removing a part of the second insulating layer and oxidizing a portion of the second semiconductor layer; and forming a wiring layer in the groove on the second insulating layer and the oxidized portion of the second semiconductor layer. 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein
the second semiconductor layer has a first portion between the first semiconductor layer and the wiring layer in the first direction, and a second portion extending from the first portion in a second direction crossing the first direction to be above the first semiconductor layer in the first direction, and the second insulating layer is between the first portion of the second semiconductor layer and the wiring layer, and between the second portion of semiconductor layer and the wiring layer. 12. The method according to claim 10, wherein the second semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer each have a crank shape. 13. The method according to claim 10, further comprising:
connecting a row decoder module to the plurality of first wiring layers and the second wiring layer. 14. The method according to claim 10, wherein the first memory pillar further includes a charge storage layer on the semiconductor layer. 15. The method according to claim 10, further comprising:
forming a second memory pillar extending in the first direction through the plurality of first wiring layers, the second memory pillar including a third semiconductor layer on an outer periphery; forming a third wiring layer above an upper end of the third semiconductor layer in the first direction; forming a fourth semiconductor layer having a third portion between the third semiconductor layer and the third wiring layer in the first direction and a fourth portion extending away from the third semiconductor layer; and forming a second insulating layer between the third portion and the third wiring layer in the first direction, and between the fourth portion and the third wiring layer in the second direction. 16. The method according to claim 10, wherein the second semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer each have a mutually corresponding crank shape. 17. A semiconductor memory device, comprising:
a plurality of first wiring layers stacked in a first direction; a first memory pillar including a first semiconductor layer on an outer periphery, the first memory pillar extending in the first direction through the plurality of first wiring layers; a second wiring above an upper end of the first semiconductor layer in the first direction; a second semiconductor layer having a bent shape including a first portion between the first semiconductor layer and the second wiring layer in the first direction and a second portion extending away from the first semiconductor layer; and a first insulating layer directly on the second semiconductor layer, the first insulating layer being between the first portion and the second wiring in first direction, and between the second portion and the second wiring in a second direction intersecting the first direction. 18. The semiconductor memory device according to claim 17, wherein a centerline of the first memory pillar is offset in the second direction from a centerline of the second wiring. 19. The semiconductor memory device according to claim 17, further comprising:
a row decoder module connected to the plurality of first wiring layers and the second wiring. 20. The semiconductor memory device according to claim 17, further comprising:
a second memory pillar including a third semiconductor layer on an outer periphery, the second memory pillar extending in the first direction through the plurality of first wiring layers; a third wiring above an upper end of the third semiconductor layer in the first direction; a fourth semiconductor layer having a third portion between the third semiconductor layer and the third wiring in the first direction and a fourth portion extending away from the third semiconductor layer; a second insulating layer between the third portion and the third wiring in the first direction, and between the fourth portion and the third wiring in the second direction; and a first conductor electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer and the fourth semiconductor layer. | According to one embodiment, storage device comprises first wiring layers stacked along a first direction and a memory pillar extending through the first wiring layers. A second wiring layer is above an upper end of the memory pillar. A second semiconductor layer has a first portion between the first semiconductor layer and the second wiring layer and a second portion extending away from the first semiconductor layer. A first insulating layer is between the first portion and the second wiring layer in first direction, and also between the second portion and the second wiring layer in a second direction intersecting the first direction.1. A semiconductor storage device, comprising:
a plurality of first wiring layers stacked in a first direction; a first memory pillar including a first semiconductor layer on an outer periphery, the first memory pillar extending in the first direction through the plurality of first wiring layers; a second wiring layer above an upper end of the first semiconductor layer in the first direction; a second semiconductor layer having a first portion between the first semiconductor layer and the second wiring layer in the first direction and a second portion extending away from the first semiconductor layer; and a first insulating layer between the first portion and the second wiring layer in first direction, and between the second portion and the second wiring layer in a second direction intersecting the first direction. 2. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, wherein the second semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer each have a crank shape. 3. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, further comprising:
a row decoder module connected to the plurality of first wiring layers and the second wiring layer. 4. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, wherein the first memory pillar further includes a charge storage layer on the first semiconductor layer. 5. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, further comprising:
a second memory pillar including a third semiconductor layer on an outer periphery, the second memory pillar extending in the first direction through the plurality of first wiring layers; a third wiring layer above an upper end of the third semiconductor layer in the first direction; a fourth semiconductor layer having a third portion between the third semiconductor layer and the third wiring layer in the first direction and a fourth portion extending away from the third semiconductor layer; and a second insulating layer between the third portion and the third wiring layer in the first direction, and between the fourth portion and the third wiring layer in the second direction. 6. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 5, further comprising:
a first conductor electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer and the fourth semiconductor layer. 7. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 6, further comprising:
a fourth wiring layer adjacent to the second wiring layer and above the upper end of the first semiconductor layer in the first direction; a fifth semiconductor layer having a fifth portion between the first semiconductor layer and the fourth wiring layer in the first direction, and a sixth portion extending away from the first semiconductor layer; a third insulating layer between the fifth portion and the fourth wiring layer in the first direction, and between the sixth portion and the fourth wiring layer in the second direction; and a second conductor electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer and the fifth semiconductor layer. 8. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, wherein the second semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer each have a mutually corresponding crank shape. 9. The semiconductor storage device according to claim 1, wherein the first portion of the second semiconductor layer extends in the second direction and the second portion of the second semiconductor layer extends upward from the first portion. 10. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor storage device, the method comprising:
forming a memory pillar including a first semiconductor layer that extends in a first direction; forming a first insulating layer on the memory pillar; forming a groove in the first insulating layer, the groove that extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, a top portion of the memory pillar being exposed by the groove; forming a second semiconductor layer on a sidewall of the groove and the exposed top portion of the memory pillar; forming a second insulating layer on the second semiconductor layer; removing a part of the second insulating layer and oxidizing a portion of the second semiconductor layer; and forming a wiring layer in the groove on the second insulating layer and the oxidized portion of the second semiconductor layer. 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein
the second semiconductor layer has a first portion between the first semiconductor layer and the wiring layer in the first direction, and a second portion extending from the first portion in a second direction crossing the first direction to be above the first semiconductor layer in the first direction, and the second insulating layer is between the first portion of the second semiconductor layer and the wiring layer, and between the second portion of semiconductor layer and the wiring layer. 12. The method according to claim 10, wherein the second semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer each have a crank shape. 13. The method according to claim 10, further comprising:
connecting a row decoder module to the plurality of first wiring layers and the second wiring layer. 14. The method according to claim 10, wherein the first memory pillar further includes a charge storage layer on the semiconductor layer. 15. The method according to claim 10, further comprising:
forming a second memory pillar extending in the first direction through the plurality of first wiring layers, the second memory pillar including a third semiconductor layer on an outer periphery; forming a third wiring layer above an upper end of the third semiconductor layer in the first direction; forming a fourth semiconductor layer having a third portion between the third semiconductor layer and the third wiring layer in the first direction and a fourth portion extending away from the third semiconductor layer; and forming a second insulating layer between the third portion and the third wiring layer in the first direction, and between the fourth portion and the third wiring layer in the second direction. 16. The method according to claim 10, wherein the second semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer each have a mutually corresponding crank shape. 17. A semiconductor memory device, comprising:
a plurality of first wiring layers stacked in a first direction; a first memory pillar including a first semiconductor layer on an outer periphery, the first memory pillar extending in the first direction through the plurality of first wiring layers; a second wiring above an upper end of the first semiconductor layer in the first direction; a second semiconductor layer having a bent shape including a first portion between the first semiconductor layer and the second wiring layer in the first direction and a second portion extending away from the first semiconductor layer; and a first insulating layer directly on the second semiconductor layer, the first insulating layer being between the first portion and the second wiring in first direction, and between the second portion and the second wiring in a second direction intersecting the first direction. 18. The semiconductor memory device according to claim 17, wherein a centerline of the first memory pillar is offset in the second direction from a centerline of the second wiring. 19. The semiconductor memory device according to claim 17, further comprising:
a row decoder module connected to the plurality of first wiring layers and the second wiring. 20. The semiconductor memory device according to claim 17, further comprising:
a second memory pillar including a third semiconductor layer on an outer periphery, the second memory pillar extending in the first direction through the plurality of first wiring layers; a third wiring above an upper end of the third semiconductor layer in the first direction; a fourth semiconductor layer having a third portion between the third semiconductor layer and the third wiring in the first direction and a fourth portion extending away from the third semiconductor layer; a second insulating layer between the third portion and the third wiring in the first direction, and between the fourth portion and the third wiring in the second direction; and a first conductor electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer and the fourth semiconductor layer. | 2,800 |
349,002 | 16,806,505 | 2,811 | Techniques described herein enable a user to interact with an automated assistant and obtain relevant output from the automated assistant without requiring arduous typed input to be provided by the user and/or without requiring the user to provide spoken input that could cause privacy concerns (e.g., if other individuals are nearby). The assistant application can operate in multiple different image conversation modes in which the assistant application is responsive to various objects in a field of view of the camera. The image conversation modes can be suggested to the user when a particular object is detected in the field of view of the camera. When the user selects an image conversation mode, the assistant application can thereafter provide output, for presentation, that is based on the selected image conversation mode and that is based on object(s) captured by image(s) of the camera. | 1. A method implemented by one or more processors, the method comprising:
determining, by a computing device, that a user has provided a spoken utterance directed to an automated assistant that is accessible via the computing device; causing, based on the spoken utterance, a camera of the computing device to provide a real-time image feed at a display interface of the computing device; identifying, while the camera is providing the real-time image feed, an object that is represented in the real-time image feed from the camera; generating, based on identifying the object, object data that characterizes the object that is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera,
wherein generating the object data comprises processing one or more images from the real-time image feed, and
wherein the object data includes graphical content, that is different from the real-time image feed, and natural language content characterizing the object;
causing, in response to the object being in a field of view of the camera and based on the object data, the graphical content and the natural language content to be rendered at the display interface,
wherein the graphical content includes a graphical representation of the object that is simultaneously rendered with the natural language content characterizing the object. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
selecting, based on the spoken utterance, a conversation mode from a plurality of conversation modes for interacting with an assistant application via the camera of the computing device,
wherein generating the object is performed in accordance with the selected conversation mode. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving, at the display interface of the computing device, a selection of the graphical representation of the object, and causing, in response to receiving the selection of the graphical representation of the object, additional data to be rendered at the display interface of the computing device,
wherein the additional data is associated with the object. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera, audio to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audio is rendered when the object is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera. 5. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera and based on the object data, audible content to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audible content includes additional natural language content characterizing the object. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein processing the one or more images from the real-time image feed includes:
performing optical character recognition on the one or more images from the real-time image feed. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein processing the one or more images from the real-time image feed includes:
identifying a reference image determined to be most similar to the one or more images under consideration,
wherein the graphical content rendered at the display interface of the computing device includes the reference image. 8. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium configured to store instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations that include:
determining, by a computing device, that a user has provided a spoken utterance directed to an automated assistant that is accessible via the computing device; causing, based on the spoken utterance, a camera of the computing device to provide a real-time image feed at a display interface of the computing device; identifying, while the camera is providing the real-time image feed, an object that is represented in the real-time image feed from the camera; generating, based on identifying the object, object data that characterizes the object that is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera,
wherein generating the object data comprises processing one or more images from the real-time image feed, and
wherein the object data includes graphical content, that is different from the real-time image feed, and natural language content characterizing the object;
causing, in response to the object being in a field of view of the camera and based on the object data, the graphical content and the natural language content to be rendered at the display interface,
wherein the graphical content includes a graphical representation of the object that is simultaneously rendered with the natural language content characterizing the object. 9. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein the operations further include:
selecting, based on the spoken utterance, a conversation mode from a plurality of conversation modes for interacting with an assistant application via the camera of the computing device,
wherein identifying the object is performed in accordance with the selected conversation mode. 10. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein the operations further include:
receiving, at the display interface of the computing device, a selection of the graphical representation of the object, and causing, in response to receiving the selection of the graphical representation of the object, additional data to be rendered at the display interface of the computing device,
wherein the additional data is associated with the object. 11. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein the operations further include:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera, audio to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audio is rendered when the object is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera. 12. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein the operations further include:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera and based on the object data, audible content to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audible content includes additional natural language content characterizing the object. 13. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein processing the one or more images from the real-time image feed includes:
performing optical character recognition on the one or more images from the real-time image feed. 14. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein processing the one or more images from the real-time image feed includes:
identifying a reference image determined to be most similar to the one or more images under consideration,
wherein the graphical content rendered at the display interface of the computing device includes the reference image. 15. A computing device, comprising:
one or more processors, and memory configured to store instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations that include:
determining, by a computing device, that a user has provided a spoken utterance directed to an automated assistant that is accessible via the computing device;
causing, based on the spoken utterance, a camera of the computing device to provide a real-time image feed at a display interface of the computing device;
identifying, while the camera is providing the real-time image feed, an object that is represented in the real-time image feed from the camera;
generating, based on identifying the object, object data that characterizes the object that is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera,
wherein generating the object data comprises processing one or more images from the real-time image feed, and
wherein the object data includes graphical content, that is different from the real-time image feed, and natural language content characterizing the object;
causing, in response to the object being in a field of view of the camera and based on the object data, the graphical content and the natural language content to be rendered at the display interface,
wherein the graphical content includes a graphical representation of the object that is simultaneously rendered with the natural language content characterizing the object. 16. The computing device of claim 15, wherein the operations further include:
selecting, based on the spoken utterance, a conversation mode from a plurality of conversation modes for interacting with an assistant application via the camera of the computing device,
wherein identifying the object is performed in accordance with the selected conversation mode. 17. The computing device of claim 15, wherein the operations further include:
receiving, at the display interface of the computing device, a selection of the graphical representation of the object, and causing, in response to receiving the selection of the graphical representation of the object, additional data to be rendered at the display interface of the computing device,
wherein the additional data is associated with the object. 18. The computing device of claim 15, wherein the operations further include:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera, audio to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audio is rendered when the object is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera. 19. The computing device of claim 15, wherein the operations further include:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera and based on the object data, audible content to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audible content includes additional natural language content characterizing the object. 20. The computing device of claim 15, wherein processing the one or more images from the real-time image feed includes:
performing optical character recognition on the one or more images from the real-time image feed, and identifying a reference image determined to be most similar to the one or more images under consideration,
wherein the graphical content rendered at the display interface of the computing device includes the reference image. | Techniques described herein enable a user to interact with an automated assistant and obtain relevant output from the automated assistant without requiring arduous typed input to be provided by the user and/or without requiring the user to provide spoken input that could cause privacy concerns (e.g., if other individuals are nearby). The assistant application can operate in multiple different image conversation modes in which the assistant application is responsive to various objects in a field of view of the camera. The image conversation modes can be suggested to the user when a particular object is detected in the field of view of the camera. When the user selects an image conversation mode, the assistant application can thereafter provide output, for presentation, that is based on the selected image conversation mode and that is based on object(s) captured by image(s) of the camera.1. A method implemented by one or more processors, the method comprising:
determining, by a computing device, that a user has provided a spoken utterance directed to an automated assistant that is accessible via the computing device; causing, based on the spoken utterance, a camera of the computing device to provide a real-time image feed at a display interface of the computing device; identifying, while the camera is providing the real-time image feed, an object that is represented in the real-time image feed from the camera; generating, based on identifying the object, object data that characterizes the object that is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera,
wherein generating the object data comprises processing one or more images from the real-time image feed, and
wherein the object data includes graphical content, that is different from the real-time image feed, and natural language content characterizing the object;
causing, in response to the object being in a field of view of the camera and based on the object data, the graphical content and the natural language content to be rendered at the display interface,
wherein the graphical content includes a graphical representation of the object that is simultaneously rendered with the natural language content characterizing the object. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
selecting, based on the spoken utterance, a conversation mode from a plurality of conversation modes for interacting with an assistant application via the camera of the computing device,
wherein generating the object is performed in accordance with the selected conversation mode. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving, at the display interface of the computing device, a selection of the graphical representation of the object, and causing, in response to receiving the selection of the graphical representation of the object, additional data to be rendered at the display interface of the computing device,
wherein the additional data is associated with the object. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera, audio to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audio is rendered when the object is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera. 5. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera and based on the object data, audible content to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audible content includes additional natural language content characterizing the object. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein processing the one or more images from the real-time image feed includes:
performing optical character recognition on the one or more images from the real-time image feed. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein processing the one or more images from the real-time image feed includes:
identifying a reference image determined to be most similar to the one or more images under consideration,
wherein the graphical content rendered at the display interface of the computing device includes the reference image. 8. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium configured to store instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations that include:
determining, by a computing device, that a user has provided a spoken utterance directed to an automated assistant that is accessible via the computing device; causing, based on the spoken utterance, a camera of the computing device to provide a real-time image feed at a display interface of the computing device; identifying, while the camera is providing the real-time image feed, an object that is represented in the real-time image feed from the camera; generating, based on identifying the object, object data that characterizes the object that is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera,
wherein generating the object data comprises processing one or more images from the real-time image feed, and
wherein the object data includes graphical content, that is different from the real-time image feed, and natural language content characterizing the object;
causing, in response to the object being in a field of view of the camera and based on the object data, the graphical content and the natural language content to be rendered at the display interface,
wherein the graphical content includes a graphical representation of the object that is simultaneously rendered with the natural language content characterizing the object. 9. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein the operations further include:
selecting, based on the spoken utterance, a conversation mode from a plurality of conversation modes for interacting with an assistant application via the camera of the computing device,
wherein identifying the object is performed in accordance with the selected conversation mode. 10. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein the operations further include:
receiving, at the display interface of the computing device, a selection of the graphical representation of the object, and causing, in response to receiving the selection of the graphical representation of the object, additional data to be rendered at the display interface of the computing device,
wherein the additional data is associated with the object. 11. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein the operations further include:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera, audio to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audio is rendered when the object is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera. 12. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein the operations further include:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera and based on the object data, audible content to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audible content includes additional natural language content characterizing the object. 13. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein processing the one or more images from the real-time image feed includes:
performing optical character recognition on the one or more images from the real-time image feed. 14. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 8, wherein processing the one or more images from the real-time image feed includes:
identifying a reference image determined to be most similar to the one or more images under consideration,
wherein the graphical content rendered at the display interface of the computing device includes the reference image. 15. A computing device, comprising:
one or more processors, and memory configured to store instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations that include:
determining, by a computing device, that a user has provided a spoken utterance directed to an automated assistant that is accessible via the computing device;
causing, based on the spoken utterance, a camera of the computing device to provide a real-time image feed at a display interface of the computing device;
identifying, while the camera is providing the real-time image feed, an object that is represented in the real-time image feed from the camera;
generating, based on identifying the object, object data that characterizes the object that is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera,
wherein generating the object data comprises processing one or more images from the real-time image feed, and
wherein the object data includes graphical content, that is different from the real-time image feed, and natural language content characterizing the object;
causing, in response to the object being in a field of view of the camera and based on the object data, the graphical content and the natural language content to be rendered at the display interface,
wherein the graphical content includes a graphical representation of the object that is simultaneously rendered with the natural language content characterizing the object. 16. The computing device of claim 15, wherein the operations further include:
selecting, based on the spoken utterance, a conversation mode from a plurality of conversation modes for interacting with an assistant application via the camera of the computing device,
wherein identifying the object is performed in accordance with the selected conversation mode. 17. The computing device of claim 15, wherein the operations further include:
receiving, at the display interface of the computing device, a selection of the graphical representation of the object, and causing, in response to receiving the selection of the graphical representation of the object, additional data to be rendered at the display interface of the computing device,
wherein the additional data is associated with the object. 18. The computing device of claim 15, wherein the operations further include:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera, audio to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audio is rendered when the object is graphically represented in the real-time image feed from the camera. 19. The computing device of claim 15, wherein the operations further include:
causing, in response to the object being in the field of view of the camera and based on the object data, audible content to be rendered via an audio interface of the computing device,
wherein the audible content includes additional natural language content characterizing the object. 20. The computing device of claim 15, wherein processing the one or more images from the real-time image feed includes:
performing optical character recognition on the one or more images from the real-time image feed, and identifying a reference image determined to be most similar to the one or more images under consideration,
wherein the graphical content rendered at the display interface of the computing device includes the reference image. | 2,800 |
349,003 | 16,806,526 | 2,811 | An electronic device may be provided with a display having a thin-film transistor layer. One or more holes in the thin-film transistor layer may be used to form pathways from display circuitry to other circuitry underneath the display. One or more conductive bridges may pass through holes in the thin-film transistor layer and may have one end that couples to the display circuitry and a second end that couples to a printed circuit underneath the display. These conductive bridges may be formed from wire bonding. Wire bond connections may be encapsulated with potting material to improve the reliability of the wire bond and increase the resiliency of the display. Display signal lines may be routed through holes in a thin-film transistor layer to run along a backside of the display thereby reducing the need for space in the border region for display circuitry. | 1. An electronic device, comprising:
a display having a display layer with an opening, wherein the display layer extends entirely around a perimeter of the opening; a printed circuit substrate; and a conductive structure that passes through the opening in the display layer, wherein the conductive structure couples circuitry in the display to circuitry on the printed circuit substrate. 2. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the conductive structure comprises conductive material that fills the opening in the display layer. 3. The electronic device defined in claim 2 wherein the opening is one of an array of openings in the display layer and wherein the conductive material fills each of the openings of the array of openings. 4. The electronic device defined in claim 3 wherein the conductive structure further comprises a wire bond that is coupled to the conductive material and to the circuitry on the display layer. 5. The electronic device defined in claim 3 wherein the conductive structure further comprises a flex circuit that is coupled to the conductive material and to the circuitry on the display layer. 6. The electronic device defined in claim 5 wherein the flex circuit is coupled to the conductive material through a conductive adhesive. 7. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the display layer is a thin-film transistor layer, wherein the thin-film transistor layer extends around an entire perimeter of the opening, and wherein the conductive structure passes through the opening in the thin-film transistor layer. 8. The electronic device defined in claim 7 wherein the thin-film transistor layer comprises a flexible substrate that includes a material selected from the group consisting of: a glass substrate, a sheet of polymer, a polymer composite film, and a metal foil. 9. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the display layer is a first display layer and the opening is a first opening, wherein the display comprises a second display layer having a second opening that is aligned with the first opening, and wherein the conductive structure passes through the first and second openings. 10. The electronic device defined in claim 9 wherein the conductive structure comprises conductive material that fills the first and second openings. 11. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the conductive structure has a first end that is coupled to a bond pad on the display layer and a second end that is coupled to a bond pad on the printed circuit substrate. 12. The electronic device defined in claim 11 wherein the conductive structure comprises a wire bond that extends through the opening, the electronic device further comprising:
potting material that fills the opening and encapsulates the wire bond that passes through the opening. 13. The electronic device defined in claim 1 further comprising:
a backlight layer interposed between the printed circuit substrate and the display layer. 14. An electronic device, comprising:
a display layer having a substrate with opposing first and second surfaces, wherein the substrate has an opening that extends from the first surface to the second surface; a printed circuit that comprises signal lines; and conductive material in the opening that couples the signal lines to display circuitry. 15. The electronic device defined in claim 14 wherein the display layer is a first display layer and the opening is a first opening, the electronic device further comprising:
a second display layer having a second opening that is aligned with the first opening, wherein the conductive material fills the first and second openings. 16. The electronic device defined in claim 14 wherein the opening in the display layer is one of a plurality of openings that extend from the first surface to the second surface and wherein the conductive material fills each of the plurality of openings. 17. The electronic device defined in claim 14 wherein the display circuitry is formed on the display layer. 18. The electronic device defined in claim 14 wherein the display layer completely surrounds a perimeter of the opening. 19. An electronic device comprising:
a printed circuit substrate; a plurality of display layers having an opening that passes through the plurality of display layers; and conductive material that fills the opening and that couples the printed circuit substrate to circuitry on a given one of the plurality of display layers. 20. The electronic device defined in claim 19 further comprising:
a driver integrated circuit mounted to the printed circuit substrate, wherein the driver integrated circuit provides control signals to the given one of the plurality of display layers through the conductive material that fills the opening and wherein the printed circuit substrate is interposed between the driver integrated circuit and the given one of the plurality of display layers. | An electronic device may be provided with a display having a thin-film transistor layer. One or more holes in the thin-film transistor layer may be used to form pathways from display circuitry to other circuitry underneath the display. One or more conductive bridges may pass through holes in the thin-film transistor layer and may have one end that couples to the display circuitry and a second end that couples to a printed circuit underneath the display. These conductive bridges may be formed from wire bonding. Wire bond connections may be encapsulated with potting material to improve the reliability of the wire bond and increase the resiliency of the display. Display signal lines may be routed through holes in a thin-film transistor layer to run along a backside of the display thereby reducing the need for space in the border region for display circuitry.1. An electronic device, comprising:
a display having a display layer with an opening, wherein the display layer extends entirely around a perimeter of the opening; a printed circuit substrate; and a conductive structure that passes through the opening in the display layer, wherein the conductive structure couples circuitry in the display to circuitry on the printed circuit substrate. 2. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the conductive structure comprises conductive material that fills the opening in the display layer. 3. The electronic device defined in claim 2 wherein the opening is one of an array of openings in the display layer and wherein the conductive material fills each of the openings of the array of openings. 4. The electronic device defined in claim 3 wherein the conductive structure further comprises a wire bond that is coupled to the conductive material and to the circuitry on the display layer. 5. The electronic device defined in claim 3 wherein the conductive structure further comprises a flex circuit that is coupled to the conductive material and to the circuitry on the display layer. 6. The electronic device defined in claim 5 wherein the flex circuit is coupled to the conductive material through a conductive adhesive. 7. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the display layer is a thin-film transistor layer, wherein the thin-film transistor layer extends around an entire perimeter of the opening, and wherein the conductive structure passes through the opening in the thin-film transistor layer. 8. The electronic device defined in claim 7 wherein the thin-film transistor layer comprises a flexible substrate that includes a material selected from the group consisting of: a glass substrate, a sheet of polymer, a polymer composite film, and a metal foil. 9. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the display layer is a first display layer and the opening is a first opening, wherein the display comprises a second display layer having a second opening that is aligned with the first opening, and wherein the conductive structure passes through the first and second openings. 10. The electronic device defined in claim 9 wherein the conductive structure comprises conductive material that fills the first and second openings. 11. The electronic device defined in claim 1 wherein the conductive structure has a first end that is coupled to a bond pad on the display layer and a second end that is coupled to a bond pad on the printed circuit substrate. 12. The electronic device defined in claim 11 wherein the conductive structure comprises a wire bond that extends through the opening, the electronic device further comprising:
potting material that fills the opening and encapsulates the wire bond that passes through the opening. 13. The electronic device defined in claim 1 further comprising:
a backlight layer interposed between the printed circuit substrate and the display layer. 14. An electronic device, comprising:
a display layer having a substrate with opposing first and second surfaces, wherein the substrate has an opening that extends from the first surface to the second surface; a printed circuit that comprises signal lines; and conductive material in the opening that couples the signal lines to display circuitry. 15. The electronic device defined in claim 14 wherein the display layer is a first display layer and the opening is a first opening, the electronic device further comprising:
a second display layer having a second opening that is aligned with the first opening, wherein the conductive material fills the first and second openings. 16. The electronic device defined in claim 14 wherein the opening in the display layer is one of a plurality of openings that extend from the first surface to the second surface and wherein the conductive material fills each of the plurality of openings. 17. The electronic device defined in claim 14 wherein the display circuitry is formed on the display layer. 18. The electronic device defined in claim 14 wherein the display layer completely surrounds a perimeter of the opening. 19. An electronic device comprising:
a printed circuit substrate; a plurality of display layers having an opening that passes through the plurality of display layers; and conductive material that fills the opening and that couples the printed circuit substrate to circuitry on a given one of the plurality of display layers. 20. The electronic device defined in claim 19 further comprising:
a driver integrated circuit mounted to the printed circuit substrate, wherein the driver integrated circuit provides control signals to the given one of the plurality of display layers through the conductive material that fills the opening and wherein the printed circuit substrate is interposed between the driver integrated circuit and the given one of the plurality of display layers. | 2,800 |
349,004 | 16,806,539 | 2,811 | Systems and methods are provided for generating new insights for multi-dimensional data. A plurality of insight definitions that define insights within multi-dimensional data can be received, where the multi-dimensional data include dimensions organized in a hierarchical structure, and the insight definitions include members across the hierarchical dimensions that define a slice of the multi-dimensional data. Descriptive data about a candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to a candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data can be received. A new insight definition based on the candidate insight can be generated, where the new insight definition corresponds to a new slice of the multi-dimensional data, and the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. | 1. A method for generating new insights for multi-dimensional data, the method comprising:
receiving a plurality of insight definitions that define insights within multi-dimensional data, wherein the multi-dimensional data comprises a plurality of dimensions organized in a hierarchical structure, and the insight definitions comprise a plurality of members across the hierarchical dimensions that define a slice of the multi-dimensional data; receiving descriptive data about a candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to a candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data; and generating a new insight definition based on the candidate insight, wherein the new insight definition corresponds to a new slice of the multi-dimensional data, and the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the received descriptive data comprises feedback about the candidate insight and the candidate insight can be selected based on the feedback. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein, for at least a first dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a first candidate member of the first dimension, the new insight definition comprises a first new member of the first dimension, and the first new member is a sibling to the first candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure based on the first candidate member of the first dimension being a sibling of the first new member of the first dimension. 5. The method of claim 3, wherein, for at least a second dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a second candidate member of the second dimension, the new insight definition comprises a second new member of the second dimension, and the second new member is a parent to the second candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is larger than the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure at least based on the second new member being a parent to the second candidate member. 7. The method of claim 3, further comprising:
generating the new insight definition based on the candidate insight and another candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to another candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data and the another candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein, for at least the first dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight and the insight definition for the another candidate insight both comprise the first candidate member for the first dimension. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein, for at least a second dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a second candidate member of the second dimension, the insight definition for the another insight comprises a third candidate member for the second dimension, the new insight definition comprises a second new member for the second dimension, and the second new member is a common parent of the second candidate member and the third candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the candidate insight and a plurality of other insights are generated based on the insight definitions and the multi-dimensional data, a plurality of new insights are generated based on the new insight definition and the multi-dimensional data, and one or more of the generated insights represent anomalies in the multi-dimensional data. 11. A system for generating new insights for multi-dimensional data, the system comprising:
a processor; and a memory storing instructions for execution by the processor, the instructions configuring the processor to: receive a plurality of insight definitions that define insights within multi-dimensional data, wherein the multi-dimensional data comprises a plurality of dimensions organized in a hierarchical structure, and the insight definitions comprise a plurality of members across the hierarchical dimensions that define a slice of the multi-dimensional data; receive descriptive data about a candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to a candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data; and generate a new insight definition based on the candidate insight, wherein the new insight definition corresponds to a new slice of the multi-dimensional data, and the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the received descriptive data comprises feedback about the candidate insight and the candidate insight can be selected based on the feedback. 13. The system of claim 11, wherein, for at least a first dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a first candidate member of the first dimension, the new insight definition comprises a first new member of the first dimension, and the first new member is a sibling to the first candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure based on the first candidate member of the first dimension being a sibling of the first new member of the first dimension. 15. The system of claim 13, wherein, for at least a second dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a second candidate member of the second dimension, the new insight definition comprises a second new member of the second dimension, and the second new member is a parent to the second candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 16. The system of claim 15, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is larger than the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure at least based on the second new member being a parent to the second candidate member. 17. The system of claim 13, wherein the instructions further configure the processor to:
generate the new insight definition based on the candidate insight and another candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to another candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data and the another candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. 18. The system of claim 17, wherein, for at least the first dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight and the insight definition for the another candidate insight both comprise the first candidate member for the first dimension. 19. The system of claim 17, wherein, for at least a second dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a second candidate member of the second dimension, the insight definition for the another insight comprises a third candidate member for the second dimension, the new insight definition comprises a second new member for the second dimension, and the second new member is a common parent of the second candidate member and the third candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 20. A non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to generate new insights for multi-dimensional data, wherein, when executed, the instructions cause the processor to:
receive a plurality of insight definitions that define insights within multi-dimensional data, wherein the multi-dimensional data comprises a plurality of dimensions organized in a hierarchical structure, and the insight definitions comprise a plurality of members across the hierarchical dimensions that define a slice of the multi-dimensional data; receive descriptive data about a candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to a candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data; and generate a new insight definition based on the candidate insight, wherein the new insight definition corresponds to a new slice of the multi-dimensional data, and the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. | Systems and methods are provided for generating new insights for multi-dimensional data. A plurality of insight definitions that define insights within multi-dimensional data can be received, where the multi-dimensional data include dimensions organized in a hierarchical structure, and the insight definitions include members across the hierarchical dimensions that define a slice of the multi-dimensional data. Descriptive data about a candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to a candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data can be received. A new insight definition based on the candidate insight can be generated, where the new insight definition corresponds to a new slice of the multi-dimensional data, and the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure.1. A method for generating new insights for multi-dimensional data, the method comprising:
receiving a plurality of insight definitions that define insights within multi-dimensional data, wherein the multi-dimensional data comprises a plurality of dimensions organized in a hierarchical structure, and the insight definitions comprise a plurality of members across the hierarchical dimensions that define a slice of the multi-dimensional data; receiving descriptive data about a candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to a candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data; and generating a new insight definition based on the candidate insight, wherein the new insight definition corresponds to a new slice of the multi-dimensional data, and the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the received descriptive data comprises feedback about the candidate insight and the candidate insight can be selected based on the feedback. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein, for at least a first dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a first candidate member of the first dimension, the new insight definition comprises a first new member of the first dimension, and the first new member is a sibling to the first candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure based on the first candidate member of the first dimension being a sibling of the first new member of the first dimension. 5. The method of claim 3, wherein, for at least a second dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a second candidate member of the second dimension, the new insight definition comprises a second new member of the second dimension, and the second new member is a parent to the second candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is larger than the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure at least based on the second new member being a parent to the second candidate member. 7. The method of claim 3, further comprising:
generating the new insight definition based on the candidate insight and another candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to another candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data and the another candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein, for at least the first dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight and the insight definition for the another candidate insight both comprise the first candidate member for the first dimension. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein, for at least a second dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a second candidate member of the second dimension, the insight definition for the another insight comprises a third candidate member for the second dimension, the new insight definition comprises a second new member for the second dimension, and the second new member is a common parent of the second candidate member and the third candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the candidate insight and a plurality of other insights are generated based on the insight definitions and the multi-dimensional data, a plurality of new insights are generated based on the new insight definition and the multi-dimensional data, and one or more of the generated insights represent anomalies in the multi-dimensional data. 11. A system for generating new insights for multi-dimensional data, the system comprising:
a processor; and a memory storing instructions for execution by the processor, the instructions configuring the processor to: receive a plurality of insight definitions that define insights within multi-dimensional data, wherein the multi-dimensional data comprises a plurality of dimensions organized in a hierarchical structure, and the insight definitions comprise a plurality of members across the hierarchical dimensions that define a slice of the multi-dimensional data; receive descriptive data about a candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to a candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data; and generate a new insight definition based on the candidate insight, wherein the new insight definition corresponds to a new slice of the multi-dimensional data, and the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the received descriptive data comprises feedback about the candidate insight and the candidate insight can be selected based on the feedback. 13. The system of claim 11, wherein, for at least a first dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a first candidate member of the first dimension, the new insight definition comprises a first new member of the first dimension, and the first new member is a sibling to the first candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure based on the first candidate member of the first dimension being a sibling of the first new member of the first dimension. 15. The system of claim 13, wherein, for at least a second dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a second candidate member of the second dimension, the new insight definition comprises a second new member of the second dimension, and the second new member is a parent to the second candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 16. The system of claim 15, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is larger than the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure at least based on the second new member being a parent to the second candidate member. 17. The system of claim 13, wherein the instructions further configure the processor to:
generate the new insight definition based on the candidate insight and another candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to another candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data, wherein the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data and the another candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. 18. The system of claim 17, wherein, for at least the first dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight and the insight definition for the another candidate insight both comprise the first candidate member for the first dimension. 19. The system of claim 17, wherein, for at least a second dimension, the insight definition for the candidate insight comprises a second candidate member of the second dimension, the insight definition for the another insight comprises a third candidate member for the second dimension, the new insight definition comprises a second new member for the second dimension, and the second new member is a common parent of the second candidate member and the third candidate member with respect to the hierarchical structure. 20. A non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to generate new insights for multi-dimensional data, wherein, when executed, the instructions cause the processor to:
receive a plurality of insight definitions that define insights within multi-dimensional data, wherein the multi-dimensional data comprises a plurality of dimensions organized in a hierarchical structure, and the insight definitions comprise a plurality of members across the hierarchical dimensions that define a slice of the multi-dimensional data; receive descriptive data about a candidate insight defined by at least one of the insight definitions that corresponds to a candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data; and generate a new insight definition based on the candidate insight, wherein the new insight definition corresponds to a new slice of the multi-dimensional data, and the new slice of the multi-dimensional data is proximate to the candidate slice of the multi-dimensional data with respect to the hierarchical structure. | 2,800 |
349,005 | 16,806,536 | 2,811 | Disclosed herein are receptacles for use in staining and/or rinsing samples. In some embodiments, a receptacle includes a container and a container top. A container may be sized and shaped to contain fluid and a sample submerged in the fluid. The fluid may be, for example, staining agent solution or rinsing solution. In some embodiments, a kit is provided that includes a first receptacle that includes a container partially filled with staining agent solution and a second receptacle that includes a container partially filled with rinsing solution. In some embodiments, a receptacle includes a container and a basket that is positionable in the container. A basket may include a permeable sample holding element that is permeable to fluid in a container so that samples can be sufficiently stained or rinsed. In some embodiments, a receptacle is a single-dose receptacle that is used intraoperatively (e.g., in an operating room). | 1-29. (canceled) 30. A method of staining a sample, the method comprising:
providing a freshly resected tissue sample; providing a receptacle, the receptacle comprising a container no more than 60% filled with staining agent solution; submerging the tissue sample in the staining agent solution in the container for a period of time, thereby staining the tissue sample; and removing the tissue sample from the container wherein the method is performed intraoperatively. 31. (canceled) 32. The method of claim 30, wherein the method is performed in an operating room. 33. (canceled) 34. The method of any one of claim 30, wherein the receptacle comprises a removable basket and the method comprises:
placing the tissue sample in the basket; and positioning the basket in the container thereby submerging the tissue sample in the staining agent solution. 35. The method of claim 34, wherein a sample submersion retention element of the basket prevents the tissue sample from surfacing in the staining agent solution during the submerging. 36. The method of claim 34, comprising:
providing a second receptacle comprising a second container no more than 60% filled with rinsing solution; removing the basket from the receptacle; positioning the basket in the second container thereby submerging the tissue sample in the rinsing solution; and removing the basket from the second container after a period of time of no more than 30 seconds. 37. The method of any one of claim 30, comprising unsealing a container top from the container prior to disposing the tissue sample in the container. 38. The method of any one of claim 30, wherein the tissue sample has a volume of at least 2 mL and no more than 300 mL and the volume of staining agent solution in the container is at least 3 mL and no more than 300 mL. 39. The method of claim 30, comprising autoclaving the receptacle before submerging the tissue sample. 40. The method of claim 30, comprising imaging the tissue sample after the staining. 41. The method of claim 40, wherein the sample is not fixed prior to imaging. 42-45. (canceled) 46. The method of claim 30, wherein the period of time during which the tissue sample is submerged is at least 10 seconds and no more than 1 minute. 47. The method of claim 46, wherein the submerging stains a surface layer of the tissue sample to a penetration depth in a range of 0.05 mm to 1 mm. 48. The method of claim 30, wherein the container is no less than 10% filled with the staining agent solution. 49. The method of claim 38, wherein the tissue sample has a volume of at least 2 mL and no more than 8 mL. 50. The method of claim 38, wherein the tissue sample has a volume of at least 100 mL and no more than 300 mL. 51. The method of claim 38, wherein the container has a fillable volume that is in a range from 100 mL to 750 mL. 52. The method of claim 30, wherein the tissue sample is a freshly resected breast tissue sample. 53. The method of claim 52, wherein the container has a fillable volume that is in a range from 250 mL to 500 mL. | Disclosed herein are receptacles for use in staining and/or rinsing samples. In some embodiments, a receptacle includes a container and a container top. A container may be sized and shaped to contain fluid and a sample submerged in the fluid. The fluid may be, for example, staining agent solution or rinsing solution. In some embodiments, a kit is provided that includes a first receptacle that includes a container partially filled with staining agent solution and a second receptacle that includes a container partially filled with rinsing solution. In some embodiments, a receptacle includes a container and a basket that is positionable in the container. A basket may include a permeable sample holding element that is permeable to fluid in a container so that samples can be sufficiently stained or rinsed. In some embodiments, a receptacle is a single-dose receptacle that is used intraoperatively (e.g., in an operating room).1-29. (canceled) 30. A method of staining a sample, the method comprising:
providing a freshly resected tissue sample; providing a receptacle, the receptacle comprising a container no more than 60% filled with staining agent solution; submerging the tissue sample in the staining agent solution in the container for a period of time, thereby staining the tissue sample; and removing the tissue sample from the container wherein the method is performed intraoperatively. 31. (canceled) 32. The method of claim 30, wherein the method is performed in an operating room. 33. (canceled) 34. The method of any one of claim 30, wherein the receptacle comprises a removable basket and the method comprises:
placing the tissue sample in the basket; and positioning the basket in the container thereby submerging the tissue sample in the staining agent solution. 35. The method of claim 34, wherein a sample submersion retention element of the basket prevents the tissue sample from surfacing in the staining agent solution during the submerging. 36. The method of claim 34, comprising:
providing a second receptacle comprising a second container no more than 60% filled with rinsing solution; removing the basket from the receptacle; positioning the basket in the second container thereby submerging the tissue sample in the rinsing solution; and removing the basket from the second container after a period of time of no more than 30 seconds. 37. The method of any one of claim 30, comprising unsealing a container top from the container prior to disposing the tissue sample in the container. 38. The method of any one of claim 30, wherein the tissue sample has a volume of at least 2 mL and no more than 300 mL and the volume of staining agent solution in the container is at least 3 mL and no more than 300 mL. 39. The method of claim 30, comprising autoclaving the receptacle before submerging the tissue sample. 40. The method of claim 30, comprising imaging the tissue sample after the staining. 41. The method of claim 40, wherein the sample is not fixed prior to imaging. 42-45. (canceled) 46. The method of claim 30, wherein the period of time during which the tissue sample is submerged is at least 10 seconds and no more than 1 minute. 47. The method of claim 46, wherein the submerging stains a surface layer of the tissue sample to a penetration depth in a range of 0.05 mm to 1 mm. 48. The method of claim 30, wherein the container is no less than 10% filled with the staining agent solution. 49. The method of claim 38, wherein the tissue sample has a volume of at least 2 mL and no more than 8 mL. 50. The method of claim 38, wherein the tissue sample has a volume of at least 100 mL and no more than 300 mL. 51. The method of claim 38, wherein the container has a fillable volume that is in a range from 100 mL to 750 mL. 52. The method of claim 30, wherein the tissue sample is a freshly resected breast tissue sample. 53. The method of claim 52, wherein the container has a fillable volume that is in a range from 250 mL to 500 mL. | 2,800 |
349,006 | 16,806,548 | 2,811 | A scanner capable of determining 3D coordinates in the presence of bright background light includes a laser and a camera, the laser emitting light at a wavelength adjusted with a thermoelectric cooler, the camera passing the adjusted wavelength through a bandpass filter. | 1. An apparatus comprising:
a projector having a laser source coupled to a thermoelectric cooler, the thermoelectric cooler operable to keep light emitted from the laser source at a fixed wavelength, the projector operable to project a pattern of light onto an object; a first camera having a first optical filter with a first passband, the first optical filter operable to pass a limited range of wavelengths through the first passband, the first camera further operable to capture a first image of the projected pattern of light on the object; and a processor coupled to the projector and the first camera, the processor operable to determine three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of the object based at least in part on the projected pattern of light and the captured first image. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a temperature sensor coupled to the laser source; and a control circuit operable to receive a signal from the temperature sensor and, in response, to send a control signal to the thermoelectric cooler. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first optical filter is operable to block sunlight outside the first passband of the first optical filter. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first optical filter comprises a glass filter placed in front of other elements of the first camera. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the glass filter comprises a glass window having a multi-layer dielectric coating. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a second camera having a second optical filter with a second passband, the second optical filter operable to pass the fixed wavelength through the second passband, the second camera further operable to capture a second image of the projected pattern of light on the object, the processor being operable to determine the 3D coordinates of the object further based on the captured second image. 7. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising:
an enclosure that houses the projector and the first camera, the enclosure coupled to a heat sink, a first side of the heat sink being thermally coupled to the laser source and a second side of the heat sink being thermally coupled to air outside the enclosure. 8. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising:
a rigid carrying structure having the first camera, the projector, and a structural element connecting the first camera and the projector; and an enclosure surrounding the carrying structure, the carrying structure being lightly coupled to the enclosure. 9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the structural element that separates the first camera and the projector further provides thermal isolation of the laser source and its coupled temperature sensor from heat sources near the first camera. 10. A method comprising:
with a laser source coupled to a thermoelectric cooler, generating a beam of light at a fixed wavelength; with a projector coupled to the laser source, converting the beam of light into a pattern of light and projecting the pattern of light onto an object; with a first camera, capturing a first image of the pattern of light on the object, the first camera including a first optical filter having a first passband; with a processor coupled to the projector and the first camera, determining three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of the object based at least in part on the projected pattern of light and the captured first image; and storing the 3D coordinates. 11. The method of claim 10, further comprising:
with a control circuit, receiving a signal from a temperature sensor and, in response, sending a control signal to the thermoelectric cooler. 12. The method of claim 10, further comprising blocking sunlight outside the first passband of the first optical filter. 13. The method of claim 10, further comprising sending light through a glass filter in the first camera, the glass filter including a glass window having a multi-layer dielectric coating. 14. The method of claim 10, further comprising:
with a second camera, capturing a second image of the projected pattern of light on the object, the second camera including a second optical filter having a second passband, the processor being operable to determine the 3D coordinates of the object further based on the captured second image. 15. An apparatus comprising:
a projector configured to project a patter of light onto an object, the projector having a laser source thermally coupled to a thermoelectric cooler, the thermoelectric cooler cooperating with the laser source to emit light at a predetermined wavelength; a first camera having a first optical filter with a first passband, the first optical filter operable to pass a limited range of wavelengths through the first passband, the first camera further operable to capture a first image of the projected pattern of light on the object; and a processor coupled to the projector and the first camera, the processor operable to determine three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of the object based at least in part on the projected pattern of light and the captured first image. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising:
a temperature sensor coupled to the laser source; and a control circuit operably coupled to the temperature sensor and transmitting a control signal to the thermoelectric cooler. 17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the first optical filter is operable to block sunlight outside the first passband of the first optical filter. 18. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the first optical filter comprises a glass filter placed in front of other elements of the first camera. 19. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the glass filter comprises a glass window having a multi-layer dielectric coating. 20. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising a second camera having a second optical filter with a second passband, the second optical filter operable to pass the fixed wavelength through the second passband, the second camera further operable to capture a second image of the projected pattern of light on the object, the processor being operable to determine the 3D coordinates of the object further based on the captured second image. | A scanner capable of determining 3D coordinates in the presence of bright background light includes a laser and a camera, the laser emitting light at a wavelength adjusted with a thermoelectric cooler, the camera passing the adjusted wavelength through a bandpass filter.1. An apparatus comprising:
a projector having a laser source coupled to a thermoelectric cooler, the thermoelectric cooler operable to keep light emitted from the laser source at a fixed wavelength, the projector operable to project a pattern of light onto an object; a first camera having a first optical filter with a first passband, the first optical filter operable to pass a limited range of wavelengths through the first passband, the first camera further operable to capture a first image of the projected pattern of light on the object; and a processor coupled to the projector and the first camera, the processor operable to determine three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of the object based at least in part on the projected pattern of light and the captured first image. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a temperature sensor coupled to the laser source; and a control circuit operable to receive a signal from the temperature sensor and, in response, to send a control signal to the thermoelectric cooler. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first optical filter is operable to block sunlight outside the first passband of the first optical filter. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first optical filter comprises a glass filter placed in front of other elements of the first camera. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the glass filter comprises a glass window having a multi-layer dielectric coating. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a second camera having a second optical filter with a second passband, the second optical filter operable to pass the fixed wavelength through the second passband, the second camera further operable to capture a second image of the projected pattern of light on the object, the processor being operable to determine the 3D coordinates of the object further based on the captured second image. 7. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising:
an enclosure that houses the projector and the first camera, the enclosure coupled to a heat sink, a first side of the heat sink being thermally coupled to the laser source and a second side of the heat sink being thermally coupled to air outside the enclosure. 8. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising:
a rigid carrying structure having the first camera, the projector, and a structural element connecting the first camera and the projector; and an enclosure surrounding the carrying structure, the carrying structure being lightly coupled to the enclosure. 9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the structural element that separates the first camera and the projector further provides thermal isolation of the laser source and its coupled temperature sensor from heat sources near the first camera. 10. A method comprising:
with a laser source coupled to a thermoelectric cooler, generating a beam of light at a fixed wavelength; with a projector coupled to the laser source, converting the beam of light into a pattern of light and projecting the pattern of light onto an object; with a first camera, capturing a first image of the pattern of light on the object, the first camera including a first optical filter having a first passband; with a processor coupled to the projector and the first camera, determining three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of the object based at least in part on the projected pattern of light and the captured first image; and storing the 3D coordinates. 11. The method of claim 10, further comprising:
with a control circuit, receiving a signal from a temperature sensor and, in response, sending a control signal to the thermoelectric cooler. 12. The method of claim 10, further comprising blocking sunlight outside the first passband of the first optical filter. 13. The method of claim 10, further comprising sending light through a glass filter in the first camera, the glass filter including a glass window having a multi-layer dielectric coating. 14. The method of claim 10, further comprising:
with a second camera, capturing a second image of the projected pattern of light on the object, the second camera including a second optical filter having a second passband, the processor being operable to determine the 3D coordinates of the object further based on the captured second image. 15. An apparatus comprising:
a projector configured to project a patter of light onto an object, the projector having a laser source thermally coupled to a thermoelectric cooler, the thermoelectric cooler cooperating with the laser source to emit light at a predetermined wavelength; a first camera having a first optical filter with a first passband, the first optical filter operable to pass a limited range of wavelengths through the first passband, the first camera further operable to capture a first image of the projected pattern of light on the object; and a processor coupled to the projector and the first camera, the processor operable to determine three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of the object based at least in part on the projected pattern of light and the captured first image. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising:
a temperature sensor coupled to the laser source; and a control circuit operably coupled to the temperature sensor and transmitting a control signal to the thermoelectric cooler. 17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the first optical filter is operable to block sunlight outside the first passband of the first optical filter. 18. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the first optical filter comprises a glass filter placed in front of other elements of the first camera. 19. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the glass filter comprises a glass window having a multi-layer dielectric coating. 20. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising a second camera having a second optical filter with a second passband, the second optical filter operable to pass the fixed wavelength through the second passband, the second camera further operable to capture a second image of the projected pattern of light on the object, the processor being operable to determine the 3D coordinates of the object further based on the captured second image. | 2,800 |
349,007 | 16,806,541 | 2,811 | The present disclosure provides prodrugs of biologically active 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds, compositions comprising the prodrugs, intermediates and methods for synthesizing the prodrugs and methods of using the prodrugs in a variety of applications. | 1. A compound, comprising a 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety and a means for delivering the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety in vivo. 2. The compound of claim 1 wherein the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety comprises the structural formula (I): 3. The compound of claim 2 in which R5 is fluoro. 4. The compound of claim 2 in which R2 is a phenyl optionally substituted with one or more of the same or different R8 groups. 5. The compound of claim 4 in which R2 is 3,4,5-tri(loweralkoxy)phenyl. 6. The compound of claim 5 in which R2 is 3,4,5-(trimethoxy)phenyl. 7. The compound of claim 2 in which Y is O, Z1 is CH, Z2 is N, R17 and R18 are each methyl, and R19 and R20 are taken together to form an oxo group. 8. The compound of claim 7 in which R2 is a phenyl optionally substituted with one or more of the same or different R8 groups. 9. The compound of claim 8 in which R2 is 3,4,5-tri(loweralkoxy)phenyl. 10. The compound of claim 9 in which R2 is 3,4,5-(trimethoxy)phenyl. 11. The compound of claim 1 in which the means for delivering the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety in vivo comprises a water solubilizing means. 12. The compound of claim 1 in which the means for delivering the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety in vivo is cleaved by an esterase. 13. The compound of claim 1 in which the means for delivering the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety in vivo cleaves chemically in the stomach. 14. The compound of claim 1 in which the means for delivering the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety in vivo can be cleaved in the presence of a phosphatase. 15. The compound of claim 2 wherein the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety has the structure (III): 16. The compound of claim 15 in which each R30, R31 and R32 are each methoxy. 17. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a means for delivering a therapeutic agent effective to inhibit Syk in vivo, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 18. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 17 wherein the therapeutic agent comprises a 2,4-diaminopyrimidine moiety. 19. A method of administering to a subject a 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compound according to structural formula (IV): 20. A method of inhibiting cell degranulation in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an amount of a compound according to claim 2 sufficient to deliver an amount of the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety effective to inhibit degranulation. 21. The method of claim 20 in which the amount is sufficient to inhibit a disease selected from an allergic disease, low grade scarring, a disease associated with tissue destruction, a disease associated with tissue inflammation, inflammation and scarring. 22. A method of inhibiting an activity of a Syk kinase in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an amount of a compound according to claim 2 sufficient to deliver an amount of the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety effective to inhibit the Syk kinase activity. 23. A method of treating or preventing an autoimmune disease in a subject, and/or one or more symptoms associated therewith, comprising administering to the subject an amount of a compound according to claim 1 to deliver sufficient 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety effective to treat or prevent the autoimmune disease. 24. The method of claim 23 in which the autoimmune disease is selected from Hashimoto's thyroiditis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, autoimmune atrophic gastritis of pernicious anemia, autoimmune encephalomyelitis, autoimmune orchitis, Goodpasture's disease, autoimmune thrombocytopenia, sympathetic ophthalmia, myasthenia gravis, Graves' disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, chronic aggressive hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, membranous glomerulopathy, systemic lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Reiter's syndrome, polymyositis-dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, polyarteritis nodosa, multiple sclerosis and bullous pemphigoid. 25. The method of claim 24 in which the amount of compound administered is effective to achieve a serum concentration of the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety that is at or above the IC50 of Syk inhibition of the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety, as measured in an in vitro assay. | The present disclosure provides prodrugs of biologically active 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compounds, compositions comprising the prodrugs, intermediates and methods for synthesizing the prodrugs and methods of using the prodrugs in a variety of applications.1. A compound, comprising a 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety and a means for delivering the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety in vivo. 2. The compound of claim 1 wherein the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety comprises the structural formula (I): 3. The compound of claim 2 in which R5 is fluoro. 4. The compound of claim 2 in which R2 is a phenyl optionally substituted with one or more of the same or different R8 groups. 5. The compound of claim 4 in which R2 is 3,4,5-tri(loweralkoxy)phenyl. 6. The compound of claim 5 in which R2 is 3,4,5-(trimethoxy)phenyl. 7. The compound of claim 2 in which Y is O, Z1 is CH, Z2 is N, R17 and R18 are each methyl, and R19 and R20 are taken together to form an oxo group. 8. The compound of claim 7 in which R2 is a phenyl optionally substituted with one or more of the same or different R8 groups. 9. The compound of claim 8 in which R2 is 3,4,5-tri(loweralkoxy)phenyl. 10. The compound of claim 9 in which R2 is 3,4,5-(trimethoxy)phenyl. 11. The compound of claim 1 in which the means for delivering the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety in vivo comprises a water solubilizing means. 12. The compound of claim 1 in which the means for delivering the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety in vivo is cleaved by an esterase. 13. The compound of claim 1 in which the means for delivering the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety in vivo cleaves chemically in the stomach. 14. The compound of claim 1 in which the means for delivering the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety in vivo can be cleaved in the presence of a phosphatase. 15. The compound of claim 2 wherein the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety has the structure (III): 16. The compound of claim 15 in which each R30, R31 and R32 are each methoxy. 17. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a means for delivering a therapeutic agent effective to inhibit Syk in vivo, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 18. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 17 wherein the therapeutic agent comprises a 2,4-diaminopyrimidine moiety. 19. A method of administering to a subject a 2,4-pyrimidinediamine compound according to structural formula (IV): 20. A method of inhibiting cell degranulation in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an amount of a compound according to claim 2 sufficient to deliver an amount of the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety effective to inhibit degranulation. 21. The method of claim 20 in which the amount is sufficient to inhibit a disease selected from an allergic disease, low grade scarring, a disease associated with tissue destruction, a disease associated with tissue inflammation, inflammation and scarring. 22. A method of inhibiting an activity of a Syk kinase in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an amount of a compound according to claim 2 sufficient to deliver an amount of the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety effective to inhibit the Syk kinase activity. 23. A method of treating or preventing an autoimmune disease in a subject, and/or one or more symptoms associated therewith, comprising administering to the subject an amount of a compound according to claim 1 to deliver sufficient 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety effective to treat or prevent the autoimmune disease. 24. The method of claim 23 in which the autoimmune disease is selected from Hashimoto's thyroiditis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, autoimmune atrophic gastritis of pernicious anemia, autoimmune encephalomyelitis, autoimmune orchitis, Goodpasture's disease, autoimmune thrombocytopenia, sympathetic ophthalmia, myasthenia gravis, Graves' disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, chronic aggressive hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, membranous glomerulopathy, systemic lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Reiter's syndrome, polymyositis-dermatomyositis, systemic sclerosis, polyarteritis nodosa, multiple sclerosis and bullous pemphigoid. 25. The method of claim 24 in which the amount of compound administered is effective to achieve a serum concentration of the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety that is at or above the IC50 of Syk inhibition of the 2,4-pyrimidinediamine moiety, as measured in an in vitro assay. | 2,800 |
349,008 | 16,806,583 | 2,811 | A system for trading a plurality of derivative financial instruments comprises a processor operable to receive a first order to buy a derivative financial instrument that represents a contestant in a contest. The processor is further operable to receive a second order to sell the derivative financial instrument. The processor is further operable to determine a market price based at least in part on the first order and the second order. The processor is further operable to execute a trade at the determined market price. The system further comprises a memory operable to store the first order and/or the second order. | 1. (canceled) 2. An apparatus, comprising:
at least one processor; and at least one memory that stores at least one of a first order and a second order, and that stores instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, direct the at least one processor to:
receive, from a first trader of a group of traders, a first order to buy a financial instrument that represents a contestant in a contest associated with a television show, wherein the first trader is associated with a first account of virtual electronic currency;
receive, from a second trader of the group of traders, a second order to sell the financial instrument, wherein the second trader is associated with a second account of virtual electronic currency;
determine a price of the financial instrument based at least in part on the first order, the second order, and at least one of a result associated with a stage of the contest and a performance of the contestant in the contest;
execute a trade at the determined price;
determine an updated price of the financial instrument if the contestant loses the contest, in which the act of determining the updated price comprises:
reducing the price of the financial instrument to zero if the contestant loses the contest; and
determine whether to temporarily halt trading of the financial instrument during an episode of the television show. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
determine an initial price of the financial instrument based at least in part on a characteristic of the contestant. 4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
adjust the price based at least in part on a subsequent result associated with at least one subsequent stage of the contest. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein adjusting the price comprises:
adjusting the price after each stage of the contest. 6. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
compare a first portfolio of financial instruments associated with the first trader against a second portfolio of financial instruments associated with the second trader; and determine a winning trader from among the group of traders based at least in part on the comparison between the first and second portfolios. 7. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the financial instrument comprises a stock,
in which the television show is a game show comprising the contest, in which a game show host of the game show interacts with multiple contestants of the game show including the contestant during the contest, and in which the game show host does not compete in the contest. 8. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein reducing the price to zero if the contestant loses the contest comprises:
reducing the price to zero upon determining that the contestant was eliminated from the contest, wherein the contest comprises an awards event, and and wherein the contestant comprises at least one nominee for an award at the awards event, wherein more than two contestants are nominated for the award prior to a start of the awards event. 9. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the stage of the contest is one of a plurality of stages of the contest, the plurality of stages of the contest respectively corresponding to a plurality of episodes of the television show. 10. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the stage of the contest corresponds to an episode of the television show. 11. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein:
the first trader is associated with a first account of electronic currency; and the second trader is associated with a second account of electronic currency; and the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
debit the first account according to the trade; and
credit the second account with proceeds of the trade. 12. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
determine a redemption value associated with the financial instrument; and adjust the redemption value based at least in part on a subsequent result associated with at least one subsequent stage of the contest, in which the contest comprises an awards event, and in which the contestant comprises at least one nominee for an award at the awards event, wherein more than two contestants are nominated for the award prior to a start of the awards event. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the redemption value represents a maximum value for which a trading exchange will redeem a share of the financial instrument. 14. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
regulate a contents of a portfolio of financial instruments associated with the first trader such that a number of shares of the financial instrument in the portfolio does not exceed a configurable percentage of all of the shares of financial instruments in the portfolio. 15. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
receive a passcode from the first trader; and verify, based at least in part on the passcode, that the first trader is eligible to participate in trading the financial instrument, wherein the contest is not a sporting competition. 16. A method comprising:
receiving, by at least one processor of a computing device, from a first trader of a group of traders, a first order to buy a financial instrument that represents a contestant in a contest associated with a television show, wherein the first trader is associated with a first account of virtual electronic currency; receiving, by the at least one processor, from a second trader of the group of traders, a second order to sell the financial instrument wherein the second trader is associated with a second account of virtual electronic currency; determining, by the at least one processor, a price of the financial instrument based at least in part on the first order, the second order, and at least one of a result associated with a stage of the contest and a performance of the contestant in the contest; executing, by the at least one processor, a trade at the determined price; determining that the contestant lost the contest; determining an updated price of the financial instrument if the contestant loses the contest, in which the act of determining the updated price comprises:
reducing the price of the financial instrument to zero responsive to the contestant losing the contest; and
determining whether to temporarily halting trading of the financial instrument during an episode of the television show. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising:
determining an initial price of the financial instrument based at least in part on a characteristic of the contestant. 18. The method of claim 16, further comprising:
adjusting the price based at least in part on a subsequent result associated with at least one subsequent stage of the contest. 19. The method of claim 16, further comprising:
comparing a first portfolio of financial instruments associated with the first trader against a second portfolio of financial instruments associated with second trader; and determining a winning trader from among the group of traders based at least in part on the comparison between the first and second portfolios. 20. The method of claim 16, wherein the financial instrument comprises a stock,
in which the television show is a game show comprising the contest, in which a game show host of the game show interacts with multiple contestants of the game show including the contestant during the contest, and in which the game show host does not compete in the contest. 21. A non-transitory computer-readable medium for storing instructions, the computer-readable medium being a tangible medium, the instructions being executable by a processor to:
receive, from a first trader of a group of traders, a first order to buy a financial instrument that represents a contestant in a contest associated with a television show wherein the first trader is associated with a first account of virtual electronic currency; receive, from a second trader of a group of traders, a second order to sell the financial instrument, wherein the second trader is associated with a second account of virtual electronic currency; determine a price of the financial instrument based at least in part of the first order, the second order, and at least one of a result associated with a stage of the contest and a performance of the contestant in the contest; execute a trade at the determined price; determine an updated price of the financial instrument if the contestant loses the contest, in which the act of determining the updated price comprises:
reducing the price of the financial instrument to zero responsive to the contestant losing the contest; and
determine whether to temporarily halt trading of the financial instrument during an episode of the television show. | A system for trading a plurality of derivative financial instruments comprises a processor operable to receive a first order to buy a derivative financial instrument that represents a contestant in a contest. The processor is further operable to receive a second order to sell the derivative financial instrument. The processor is further operable to determine a market price based at least in part on the first order and the second order. The processor is further operable to execute a trade at the determined market price. The system further comprises a memory operable to store the first order and/or the second order.1. (canceled) 2. An apparatus, comprising:
at least one processor; and at least one memory that stores at least one of a first order and a second order, and that stores instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, direct the at least one processor to:
receive, from a first trader of a group of traders, a first order to buy a financial instrument that represents a contestant in a contest associated with a television show, wherein the first trader is associated with a first account of virtual electronic currency;
receive, from a second trader of the group of traders, a second order to sell the financial instrument, wherein the second trader is associated with a second account of virtual electronic currency;
determine a price of the financial instrument based at least in part on the first order, the second order, and at least one of a result associated with a stage of the contest and a performance of the contestant in the contest;
execute a trade at the determined price;
determine an updated price of the financial instrument if the contestant loses the contest, in which the act of determining the updated price comprises:
reducing the price of the financial instrument to zero if the contestant loses the contest; and
determine whether to temporarily halt trading of the financial instrument during an episode of the television show. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
determine an initial price of the financial instrument based at least in part on a characteristic of the contestant. 4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
adjust the price based at least in part on a subsequent result associated with at least one subsequent stage of the contest. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein adjusting the price comprises:
adjusting the price after each stage of the contest. 6. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
compare a first portfolio of financial instruments associated with the first trader against a second portfolio of financial instruments associated with the second trader; and determine a winning trader from among the group of traders based at least in part on the comparison between the first and second portfolios. 7. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the financial instrument comprises a stock,
in which the television show is a game show comprising the contest, in which a game show host of the game show interacts with multiple contestants of the game show including the contestant during the contest, and in which the game show host does not compete in the contest. 8. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein reducing the price to zero if the contestant loses the contest comprises:
reducing the price to zero upon determining that the contestant was eliminated from the contest, wherein the contest comprises an awards event, and and wherein the contestant comprises at least one nominee for an award at the awards event, wherein more than two contestants are nominated for the award prior to a start of the awards event. 9. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the stage of the contest is one of a plurality of stages of the contest, the plurality of stages of the contest respectively corresponding to a plurality of episodes of the television show. 10. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the stage of the contest corresponds to an episode of the television show. 11. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein:
the first trader is associated with a first account of electronic currency; and the second trader is associated with a second account of electronic currency; and the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
debit the first account according to the trade; and
credit the second account with proceeds of the trade. 12. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
determine a redemption value associated with the financial instrument; and adjust the redemption value based at least in part on a subsequent result associated with at least one subsequent stage of the contest, in which the contest comprises an awards event, and in which the contestant comprises at least one nominee for an award at the awards event, wherein more than two contestants are nominated for the award prior to a start of the awards event. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the redemption value represents a maximum value for which a trading exchange will redeem a share of the financial instrument. 14. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
regulate a contents of a portfolio of financial instruments associated with the first trader such that a number of shares of the financial instrument in the portfolio does not exceed a configurable percentage of all of the shares of financial instruments in the portfolio. 15. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further direct the at least one processor to:
receive a passcode from the first trader; and verify, based at least in part on the passcode, that the first trader is eligible to participate in trading the financial instrument, wherein the contest is not a sporting competition. 16. A method comprising:
receiving, by at least one processor of a computing device, from a first trader of a group of traders, a first order to buy a financial instrument that represents a contestant in a contest associated with a television show, wherein the first trader is associated with a first account of virtual electronic currency; receiving, by the at least one processor, from a second trader of the group of traders, a second order to sell the financial instrument wherein the second trader is associated with a second account of virtual electronic currency; determining, by the at least one processor, a price of the financial instrument based at least in part on the first order, the second order, and at least one of a result associated with a stage of the contest and a performance of the contestant in the contest; executing, by the at least one processor, a trade at the determined price; determining that the contestant lost the contest; determining an updated price of the financial instrument if the contestant loses the contest, in which the act of determining the updated price comprises:
reducing the price of the financial instrument to zero responsive to the contestant losing the contest; and
determining whether to temporarily halting trading of the financial instrument during an episode of the television show. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising:
determining an initial price of the financial instrument based at least in part on a characteristic of the contestant. 18. The method of claim 16, further comprising:
adjusting the price based at least in part on a subsequent result associated with at least one subsequent stage of the contest. 19. The method of claim 16, further comprising:
comparing a first portfolio of financial instruments associated with the first trader against a second portfolio of financial instruments associated with second trader; and determining a winning trader from among the group of traders based at least in part on the comparison between the first and second portfolios. 20. The method of claim 16, wherein the financial instrument comprises a stock,
in which the television show is a game show comprising the contest, in which a game show host of the game show interacts with multiple contestants of the game show including the contestant during the contest, and in which the game show host does not compete in the contest. 21. A non-transitory computer-readable medium for storing instructions, the computer-readable medium being a tangible medium, the instructions being executable by a processor to:
receive, from a first trader of a group of traders, a first order to buy a financial instrument that represents a contestant in a contest associated with a television show wherein the first trader is associated with a first account of virtual electronic currency; receive, from a second trader of a group of traders, a second order to sell the financial instrument, wherein the second trader is associated with a second account of virtual electronic currency; determine a price of the financial instrument based at least in part of the first order, the second order, and at least one of a result associated with a stage of the contest and a performance of the contestant in the contest; execute a trade at the determined price; determine an updated price of the financial instrument if the contestant loses the contest, in which the act of determining the updated price comprises:
reducing the price of the financial instrument to zero responsive to the contestant losing the contest; and
determine whether to temporarily halt trading of the financial instrument during an episode of the television show. | 2,800 |
349,009 | 16,806,576 | 2,811 | A lock arm is formed with a first receiving surface and two second receiving surfaces, and the second receiving surfaces are disposed to sandwich the first receiving surface from both sides in a width direction intersecting a resilient displacing direction of the lock arm. A resilient arm of a detector includes a first butting portion configured to butt against the first receiving surface, a separation restricting portion projecting farther forward than the first butting portion from a position closer to a housing body than the first butting portion, and two second butting portions projecting from both widthwise outer side surfaces of the resilient arm. The second butting portions restrict a movement of the detecting member at an initial position to a detection position by butting against the second receiving surfaces. | 1. A connector, comprising:
a connector housing (10, 50); a lock arm (13, 51) extending rearward along an outer surface of a housing body (11) of the connector housing (10, 50), the lock arm (13, 51) being resiliently displaceable in directions toward and away from the outer surface of the housing body (11); and a detector (23, 65) mounted along the outer surface of the housing body (11), the detector (23, 65) being displaceable between an initial position and a detection position forward of the initial position, wherein: a lock projection (18, 56) hookable to a lock receiving portion of a mating housing is formed on an outer surface of the lock arm (13, 51), a first receiving surface (21, 59) facing rearward and two second receiving surfaces (22, 64) facing rearward are formed at positions of the lock arm (13, 51) closer to the housing body (11) than the lock projection (18, 56), the second receiving surfaces (22, 64) are disposed at two positions sandwiching the first receiving surface (21, 59) from both sides in a width direction intersecting a resilient displacing direction of the lock arm (13, 51) in a back view, the detector (23, 65) is formed with a resilient arm (26, 66) cantilevered forward and displaceable in the directions toward and away from the outer surface of the housing body (11), the resilient arm (26, 66) includes a first butting portion (28) for restricting a movement of the detector (23, 65) at the initial position to the detection position by butting against the first receiving surface (21, 59), the resilient arm (26, 66) includes a separation restricting portion (30) projecting farther forward than the first butting portion (28) from a position closer to the housing body (11) than the first butting portion (28), the separation restricting portion (30) is capable of contacting the lock arm (13, 51) from the side of the housing body (11), the resilient arm (26, 66) includes two second butting portions (31, 67) projecting from both widthwise outer side surfaces of the resilient arm (26, 66), and the second butting portions (31, 67) restrict the movement of the detector (23, 65) at the initial position to the detection position by butting against the second receiving surfaces (22, 64). 2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the second butting portions (31, 67) are at least partially disposed in regions deviated from a formation region of the first butting portion (28) in the resilient displacing direction of the lock arm (13, 51). 3. The connector of claim 2, wherein formation regions of the second butting portions (31, 67) on a surface of the resilient arm (26, 66) facing the housing body (11) are in such a positional relationship as to be flush with or relatively recessed with respect to regions other than the second butting portions (31, 67). 4. The connector of claim 3, wherein:
the lock arm (31, 51) includes a base (14, 52) connected to the housing body (11) and two extending portions (15, 53) extending rearward from a rear end of the base (14, 52) while being space apart in the width direction, and the second receiving surfaces (22, 64) are disposed between the (15, 53) extending portions in a back view. 5. The connector of claim 3, wherein:
the lock arm (13, 51) includes a base (14, 52) connected to the housing body (11) and two extending portions (15, 53) extending rearward from a rear end of the base (14, 52) while being spaced apart in the width direction, the first receiving surface (21, 59) is disposed between the extending portions (15, 53) in a back view, and two recesses (60) capable of accommodating the two second butting portions (31, 67) are formed in surfaces of the pair of extending portions (13, 53) facing the housing body (11). 6. The connector of claim 5, wherein the second butting portions (31, 67) are capable contacting the recesses (60) from the side of the housing body (11) when the detector (23, 65) is at the initial position. 7. The connector of claim 6, wherein a reinforcing portion (63) adjacent to front end parts of inner edge parts of the pair of extending portions (13, 53) is formed on a surface of the base (14, 52) on a side opposite to the housing body (11). 8. The connector of claim 7, wherein the reinforcing portion (63) functions as the lock projection (18, 56). 9. The connector of claim 1, wherein formation regions of the second butting portions (31, 67) on a surface of the resilient arm (26, 66) facing the housing body (11) are in such a positional relationship as to be flush with or relatively recessed with respect to regions other than the second butting portions (31, 67). 10. The connector of claim 9, wherein:
the lock arm (31, 51) includes a base (14, 52) connected to the housing body (11) and two extending portions (15, 53) extending rearward from a rear end of the base (14, 52) while being space apart in the width direction, and the second receiving surfaces (22, 64) are disposed between the (15, 53) extending portions in a back view. 11. The connector of claim 9, wherein:
the lock arm (13, 51) includes a base (14, 52) connected to the housing body (11) and two extending portions (15, 53) extending rearward from a rear end of the base (14, 52) while being spaced apart in the width direction, the first receiving surface (21, 59) is disposed between the extending portions (15, 53) in a back view, and two recesses (60) capable of accommodating the two second butting portions (31, 67) are formed in surfaces of the pair of extending portions (13, 53) facing the housing body (11). | A lock arm is formed with a first receiving surface and two second receiving surfaces, and the second receiving surfaces are disposed to sandwich the first receiving surface from both sides in a width direction intersecting a resilient displacing direction of the lock arm. A resilient arm of a detector includes a first butting portion configured to butt against the first receiving surface, a separation restricting portion projecting farther forward than the first butting portion from a position closer to a housing body than the first butting portion, and two second butting portions projecting from both widthwise outer side surfaces of the resilient arm. The second butting portions restrict a movement of the detecting member at an initial position to a detection position by butting against the second receiving surfaces.1. A connector, comprising:
a connector housing (10, 50); a lock arm (13, 51) extending rearward along an outer surface of a housing body (11) of the connector housing (10, 50), the lock arm (13, 51) being resiliently displaceable in directions toward and away from the outer surface of the housing body (11); and a detector (23, 65) mounted along the outer surface of the housing body (11), the detector (23, 65) being displaceable between an initial position and a detection position forward of the initial position, wherein: a lock projection (18, 56) hookable to a lock receiving portion of a mating housing is formed on an outer surface of the lock arm (13, 51), a first receiving surface (21, 59) facing rearward and two second receiving surfaces (22, 64) facing rearward are formed at positions of the lock arm (13, 51) closer to the housing body (11) than the lock projection (18, 56), the second receiving surfaces (22, 64) are disposed at two positions sandwiching the first receiving surface (21, 59) from both sides in a width direction intersecting a resilient displacing direction of the lock arm (13, 51) in a back view, the detector (23, 65) is formed with a resilient arm (26, 66) cantilevered forward and displaceable in the directions toward and away from the outer surface of the housing body (11), the resilient arm (26, 66) includes a first butting portion (28) for restricting a movement of the detector (23, 65) at the initial position to the detection position by butting against the first receiving surface (21, 59), the resilient arm (26, 66) includes a separation restricting portion (30) projecting farther forward than the first butting portion (28) from a position closer to the housing body (11) than the first butting portion (28), the separation restricting portion (30) is capable of contacting the lock arm (13, 51) from the side of the housing body (11), the resilient arm (26, 66) includes two second butting portions (31, 67) projecting from both widthwise outer side surfaces of the resilient arm (26, 66), and the second butting portions (31, 67) restrict the movement of the detector (23, 65) at the initial position to the detection position by butting against the second receiving surfaces (22, 64). 2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the second butting portions (31, 67) are at least partially disposed in regions deviated from a formation region of the first butting portion (28) in the resilient displacing direction of the lock arm (13, 51). 3. The connector of claim 2, wherein formation regions of the second butting portions (31, 67) on a surface of the resilient arm (26, 66) facing the housing body (11) are in such a positional relationship as to be flush with or relatively recessed with respect to regions other than the second butting portions (31, 67). 4. The connector of claim 3, wherein:
the lock arm (31, 51) includes a base (14, 52) connected to the housing body (11) and two extending portions (15, 53) extending rearward from a rear end of the base (14, 52) while being space apart in the width direction, and the second receiving surfaces (22, 64) are disposed between the (15, 53) extending portions in a back view. 5. The connector of claim 3, wherein:
the lock arm (13, 51) includes a base (14, 52) connected to the housing body (11) and two extending portions (15, 53) extending rearward from a rear end of the base (14, 52) while being spaced apart in the width direction, the first receiving surface (21, 59) is disposed between the extending portions (15, 53) in a back view, and two recesses (60) capable of accommodating the two second butting portions (31, 67) are formed in surfaces of the pair of extending portions (13, 53) facing the housing body (11). 6. The connector of claim 5, wherein the second butting portions (31, 67) are capable contacting the recesses (60) from the side of the housing body (11) when the detector (23, 65) is at the initial position. 7. The connector of claim 6, wherein a reinforcing portion (63) adjacent to front end parts of inner edge parts of the pair of extending portions (13, 53) is formed on a surface of the base (14, 52) on a side opposite to the housing body (11). 8. The connector of claim 7, wherein the reinforcing portion (63) functions as the lock projection (18, 56). 9. The connector of claim 1, wherein formation regions of the second butting portions (31, 67) on a surface of the resilient arm (26, 66) facing the housing body (11) are in such a positional relationship as to be flush with or relatively recessed with respect to regions other than the second butting portions (31, 67). 10. The connector of claim 9, wherein:
the lock arm (31, 51) includes a base (14, 52) connected to the housing body (11) and two extending portions (15, 53) extending rearward from a rear end of the base (14, 52) while being space apart in the width direction, and the second receiving surfaces (22, 64) are disposed between the (15, 53) extending portions in a back view. 11. The connector of claim 9, wherein:
the lock arm (13, 51) includes a base (14, 52) connected to the housing body (11) and two extending portions (15, 53) extending rearward from a rear end of the base (14, 52) while being spaced apart in the width direction, the first receiving surface (21, 59) is disposed between the extending portions (15, 53) in a back view, and two recesses (60) capable of accommodating the two second butting portions (31, 67) are formed in surfaces of the pair of extending portions (13, 53) facing the housing body (11). | 2,800 |
349,010 | 16,806,563 | 2,811 | A treestand has a ladder and platform. A grip formed on an edge of the platform contacts a tree and a first end of a retention strap is fixedly attached to one side of the platform. A pull rope attaches to a second end of the retention cable and pulls the retention cable through a first guide and a second guide so that the send end of the retention cable can be secured, such as to the ladder. The first guide and second guide ensure that the retention cable is in position to secure the platform to the tree and the tension on the retention cable maintains the retention cable in place. | 1. A treestand, comprising:
a ladder having a plurality of rungs; a platform extending outwardly from an upper end of the ladder; a gripping surface at a front edge of the platform; a retention cable fixedly attached to a first side of the platform; a first guide on the platform, the first guide allowing for passage of the retention cable; and a second guide attached to the platform, the second guide allowing for passage of the retention cable. 2. The treestand of claim 1, wherein the gripping surface is V-shaped. 3. The treestand of claim 1, further comprising a pull rope detachably connected to the retention cable. 4. The treestand of claim 1, further comprising braces attached to and extending from the ladder at a position between a lower end and the upper end of the ladder. 5. The treestand of claim 1, wherein the platform includes a base and a seat,
wherein the first guide is attached to the seat, and wherein the second guide is attached to the base. 6. The treestand of claim 1, wherein the first guide is on a second side of the platform 7. A method of securing a treestand to a tree, comprising:
passing a pull rope through a first guide on a platform attached to an upper end of a ladder; raising the ladder upward and bracing a front edge of the platform against a tree; connecting the pull rope to a second end of a retention cable attached to a first side of the platform; pulling the retention cable through the first guide by pulling the pull rope through the first guide; applying tension to the retention cable. 8. The method of claim 7, further comprising passing the pull rope through a second guide; and
pulling the retention cable through the second guide by pulling the pull rope through the second guide after the pull rope is pulled through the first guide. 9. The method of claim 7, further comprising attaching the retention cable to the ladder to apply tension to the retention cable. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising attaching the retention cable to the ladder with a ratchet strap. | A treestand has a ladder and platform. A grip formed on an edge of the platform contacts a tree and a first end of a retention strap is fixedly attached to one side of the platform. A pull rope attaches to a second end of the retention cable and pulls the retention cable through a first guide and a second guide so that the send end of the retention cable can be secured, such as to the ladder. The first guide and second guide ensure that the retention cable is in position to secure the platform to the tree and the tension on the retention cable maintains the retention cable in place.1. A treestand, comprising:
a ladder having a plurality of rungs; a platform extending outwardly from an upper end of the ladder; a gripping surface at a front edge of the platform; a retention cable fixedly attached to a first side of the platform; a first guide on the platform, the first guide allowing for passage of the retention cable; and a second guide attached to the platform, the second guide allowing for passage of the retention cable. 2. The treestand of claim 1, wherein the gripping surface is V-shaped. 3. The treestand of claim 1, further comprising a pull rope detachably connected to the retention cable. 4. The treestand of claim 1, further comprising braces attached to and extending from the ladder at a position between a lower end and the upper end of the ladder. 5. The treestand of claim 1, wherein the platform includes a base and a seat,
wherein the first guide is attached to the seat, and wherein the second guide is attached to the base. 6. The treestand of claim 1, wherein the first guide is on a second side of the platform 7. A method of securing a treestand to a tree, comprising:
passing a pull rope through a first guide on a platform attached to an upper end of a ladder; raising the ladder upward and bracing a front edge of the platform against a tree; connecting the pull rope to a second end of a retention cable attached to a first side of the platform; pulling the retention cable through the first guide by pulling the pull rope through the first guide; applying tension to the retention cable. 8. The method of claim 7, further comprising passing the pull rope through a second guide; and
pulling the retention cable through the second guide by pulling the pull rope through the second guide after the pull rope is pulled through the first guide. 9. The method of claim 7, further comprising attaching the retention cable to the ladder to apply tension to the retention cable. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising attaching the retention cable to the ladder with a ratchet strap. | 2,800 |
349,011 | 16,806,555 | 2,811 | Disclosed herein are staining agent solutions for use in fluorescence microscopy. One example of fluorescence microscopy in which the staining agent solutions are useful is intraoperative confocal microscopy. Intraoperative confocal microscopy can be used, for example, to assess margins of resected cancerous tissue. Example staining agent solutions include acridine orange, where the pH of the solution is from 6 to 8, for example from 6.8 to 7.4. The solution may include a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). The solution may be isotonic. The solution may comprise one or more of potassium dihydrogen phosphate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, and sodium chloride. In some embodiments, the staining agent solution does not comprise acetic acid (e.g., an acetate buffer). Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may reduce adverse impacts to tissue resulting from staining. Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may preserve normal appearance of tissue. Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may have negligible or reduced odor. | 1. A staining agent solution for use in fluorescence microscopy, the staining agent solution comprising acridine orange at a concentration from 0.05 g/L to 0.9 g/L, wherein the staining agent solution has a pH from 6 to 8 (e.g., from 6.5 to 7.5). 2. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the staining agent solution is a saline solution. 3. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising a buffer. 4. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the buffer is a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). 5. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution is isotonic. 6. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution has a pH of from 6.8 to 7.4. 7. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution comprises a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). 8. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the acridine orange is acridine orange CAS 65-61-2. 9. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the acridine orange is acridine orange CAS 10127-02-3. 10. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the concentration of the acridine orange is from 0.18 g/L to 0.22 g/L. 11. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising sodium chloride. 12. The staining agent solution of claim 11, the solution having a sodium chloride concentration of from 6 g/L to 9 g/L. 13. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising potassium dihydrogen phosphate. 14. The staining agent solution of claim 13, wherein the solution has a potassium dihydrogen phosphate concentration of less than 1 g/L. 15. The staining agent solution of claim 14, wherein the solution has a potassium dihydrogen phosphate concentration of from 0.2 g/L to 0.6 g/L. 15. The staining agent solution of claim 1 any one of the preceding claims, the solution comprising disodium hydrogen phosphate. 16. The staining agent solution of claim 15, the solution having a disodium hydrogen phosphate concentration of from 1 g/L to 3 g/L. 17. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution does not comprise acetic acid. 18-28. (canceled) 29. A staining agent solution for use in fluorescence microscopy, the staining agent solution comprising a fluorophore at a concentration from 0.05 g/L to 0.9 g/L, wherein the solution has a pH of from 6 to 8. | Disclosed herein are staining agent solutions for use in fluorescence microscopy. One example of fluorescence microscopy in which the staining agent solutions are useful is intraoperative confocal microscopy. Intraoperative confocal microscopy can be used, for example, to assess margins of resected cancerous tissue. Example staining agent solutions include acridine orange, where the pH of the solution is from 6 to 8, for example from 6.8 to 7.4. The solution may include a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). The solution may be isotonic. The solution may comprise one or more of potassium dihydrogen phosphate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, and sodium chloride. In some embodiments, the staining agent solution does not comprise acetic acid (e.g., an acetate buffer). Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may reduce adverse impacts to tissue resulting from staining. Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may preserve normal appearance of tissue. Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may have negligible or reduced odor.1. A staining agent solution for use in fluorescence microscopy, the staining agent solution comprising acridine orange at a concentration from 0.05 g/L to 0.9 g/L, wherein the staining agent solution has a pH from 6 to 8 (e.g., from 6.5 to 7.5). 2. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the staining agent solution is a saline solution. 3. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising a buffer. 4. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the buffer is a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). 5. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution is isotonic. 6. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution has a pH of from 6.8 to 7.4. 7. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution comprises a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). 8. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the acridine orange is acridine orange CAS 65-61-2. 9. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the acridine orange is acridine orange CAS 10127-02-3. 10. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the concentration of the acridine orange is from 0.18 g/L to 0.22 g/L. 11. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising sodium chloride. 12. The staining agent solution of claim 11, the solution having a sodium chloride concentration of from 6 g/L to 9 g/L. 13. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising potassium dihydrogen phosphate. 14. The staining agent solution of claim 13, wherein the solution has a potassium dihydrogen phosphate concentration of less than 1 g/L. 15. The staining agent solution of claim 14, wherein the solution has a potassium dihydrogen phosphate concentration of from 0.2 g/L to 0.6 g/L. 15. The staining agent solution of claim 1 any one of the preceding claims, the solution comprising disodium hydrogen phosphate. 16. The staining agent solution of claim 15, the solution having a disodium hydrogen phosphate concentration of from 1 g/L to 3 g/L. 17. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution does not comprise acetic acid. 18-28. (canceled) 29. A staining agent solution for use in fluorescence microscopy, the staining agent solution comprising a fluorophore at a concentration from 0.05 g/L to 0.9 g/L, wherein the solution has a pH of from 6 to 8. | 2,800 |
349,012 | 16,806,569 | 2,811 | Disclosed herein are staining agent solutions for use in fluorescence microscopy. One example of fluorescence microscopy in which the staining agent solutions are useful is intraoperative confocal microscopy. Intraoperative confocal microscopy can be used, for example, to assess margins of resected cancerous tissue. Example staining agent solutions include acridine orange, where the pH of the solution is from 6 to 8, for example from 6.8 to 7.4. The solution may include a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). The solution may be isotonic. The solution may comprise one or more of potassium dihydrogen phosphate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, and sodium chloride. In some embodiments, the staining agent solution does not comprise acetic acid (e.g., an acetate buffer). Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may reduce adverse impacts to tissue resulting from staining. Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may preserve normal appearance of tissue. Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may have negligible or reduced odor. | 1. A staining agent solution for use in fluorescence microscopy, the staining agent solution comprising acridine orange at a concentration from 0.05 g/L to 0.9 g/L, wherein the staining agent solution has a pH from 6 to 8 (e.g., from 6.5 to 7.5). 2. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the staining agent solution is a saline solution. 3. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising a buffer. 4. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the buffer is a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). 5. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution is isotonic. 6. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution has a pH of from 6.8 to 7.4. 7. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution comprises a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). 8. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the acridine orange is acridine orange CAS 65-61-2. 9. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the acridine orange is acridine orange CAS 10127-02-3. 10. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the concentration of the acridine orange is from 0.18 g/L to 0.22 g/L. 11. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising sodium chloride. 12. The staining agent solution of claim 11, the solution having a sodium chloride concentration of from 6 g/L to 9 g/L. 13. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising potassium dihydrogen phosphate. 14. The staining agent solution of claim 13, wherein the solution has a potassium dihydrogen phosphate concentration of less than 1 g/L. 15. The staining agent solution of claim 14, wherein the solution has a potassium dihydrogen phosphate concentration of from 0.2 g/L to 0.6 g/L. 15. The staining agent solution of claim 1 any one of the preceding claims, the solution comprising disodium hydrogen phosphate. 16. The staining agent solution of claim 15, the solution having a disodium hydrogen phosphate concentration of from 1 g/L to 3 g/L. 17. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution does not comprise acetic acid. 18-28. (canceled) 29. A staining agent solution for use in fluorescence microscopy, the staining agent solution comprising a fluorophore at a concentration from 0.05 g/L to 0.9 g/L, wherein the solution has a pH of from 6 to 8. | Disclosed herein are staining agent solutions for use in fluorescence microscopy. One example of fluorescence microscopy in which the staining agent solutions are useful is intraoperative confocal microscopy. Intraoperative confocal microscopy can be used, for example, to assess margins of resected cancerous tissue. Example staining agent solutions include acridine orange, where the pH of the solution is from 6 to 8, for example from 6.8 to 7.4. The solution may include a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). The solution may be isotonic. The solution may comprise one or more of potassium dihydrogen phosphate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, and sodium chloride. In some embodiments, the staining agent solution does not comprise acetic acid (e.g., an acetate buffer). Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may reduce adverse impacts to tissue resulting from staining. Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may preserve normal appearance of tissue. Staining agent solutions disclosed herein may have negligible or reduced odor.1. A staining agent solution for use in fluorescence microscopy, the staining agent solution comprising acridine orange at a concentration from 0.05 g/L to 0.9 g/L, wherein the staining agent solution has a pH from 6 to 8 (e.g., from 6.5 to 7.5). 2. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the staining agent solution is a saline solution. 3. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising a buffer. 4. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the buffer is a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). 5. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution is isotonic. 6. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution has a pH of from 6.8 to 7.4. 7. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution comprises a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). 8. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the acridine orange is acridine orange CAS 65-61-2. 9. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the acridine orange is acridine orange CAS 10127-02-3. 10. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the concentration of the acridine orange is from 0.18 g/L to 0.22 g/L. 11. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising sodium chloride. 12. The staining agent solution of claim 11, the solution having a sodium chloride concentration of from 6 g/L to 9 g/L. 13. The staining agent solution of claim 1, the solution comprising potassium dihydrogen phosphate. 14. The staining agent solution of claim 13, wherein the solution has a potassium dihydrogen phosphate concentration of less than 1 g/L. 15. The staining agent solution of claim 14, wherein the solution has a potassium dihydrogen phosphate concentration of from 0.2 g/L to 0.6 g/L. 15. The staining agent solution of claim 1 any one of the preceding claims, the solution comprising disodium hydrogen phosphate. 16. The staining agent solution of claim 15, the solution having a disodium hydrogen phosphate concentration of from 1 g/L to 3 g/L. 17. The staining agent solution of claim 1, wherein the solution does not comprise acetic acid. 18-28. (canceled) 29. A staining agent solution for use in fluorescence microscopy, the staining agent solution comprising a fluorophore at a concentration from 0.05 g/L to 0.9 g/L, wherein the solution has a pH of from 6 to 8. | 2,800 |
349,013 | 16,806,570 | 3,679 | Disclosed is a slug catcher skid that is comprised of an integral inlet separator sized for a single compressor flow and each slug catcher skid is only used with a single compressor. The flow through the integral inlet separator is determined by the flow rate through the single compressor to which it is attached. Additionally, the other piping on an individual slug catcher skid such as the common gas inlet pipe headers, the common liquid drain pipe headers, and the common gas discharge pipe headers are sized for the flow of multiple compressors in a single facility. Some embodiments of the slug catcher skid are further comprised of an inlet filter separator, a Positive Shut Off (PSO) system, and/or an equalizing system in various combinations. The slug skids of the claimed invention may be further comprised of post compressor functional equipment including but not limited to a discharge gas oil separation vessel and a glycol separation vessel. | 1. A slug catcher skid for comprising:
a common gas inlet pipe header, a gas inlet pipe, integral inlet separator, a compressor inlet pipe, a compressor discharge pipe, a common gas discharge pipe header, and a common liquid drain pipe header; wherein the common gas inlet pipe header is comprised of flanged connections; wherein the gas inlet pipe includes an inlet isolation valve; wherein the integral inlet separator is sized for gas flow requirements to an individual compressor and is further comprised of integral inlet separator drain pipe connecting to the integral inlet separator via a primary liquid drain connection, the integral inlet separator drain pipe connecting the integral inlet separator to the common liquid drain pipe header; wherein the common gas discharge pipe header is comprised of flanged connections; wherein the common liquid drain pipe header is comprised of flanged connections; and whereby a fluid comprised of gas and condensate coming from a well enters the skid through the common gas inlet pipe header and then travels sequentially through the gas inlet pipe into the integral inlet separator whereby the gas is separated from the condensate, the gas then travels from the integral inlet separator to the compressor inlet pipe via the compressor inlet pipe entering the individual compressor via a skid-to-compressor connection and compressed gas is formed, the compressed gas then travels through the compressor discharge pipe to the common gas discharge pipe header and eventually exiting the skid, and whereby the condensate drains into the integral separator drain pipe into the common liquid drain pipe header; and wherein the slug catcher skid is only used with one individual compressor. 2. The slug catcher skid of claim 1 wherein a level gauge measures the condensate level within the integral inlet separator, wherein the integral inlet separator is connected to the level gauge via an upper level gauge connection and a lower level gauge connection; wherein the level gauge is further comprised of an integral inlet separator level controller, wherein the integral inlet separator drain pipe is further comprised of automated drain valve, whereby when the condensate level rises up to a maximum liquid level setpoint between the upper gauge connection and lower gauge connection, the integral inlet separator level controller opens the automated drain valve allowing the condensate to drain and when the condensate level inside drains down to a minimum liquid level setpoint between the upper gauge connection and lower gauge connection, the integral inlet separator level controller closes the automated drain valve. 3. The slug catcher skid of claim 1 further comprised of a PSO System, whereby the PSO system is located between the compressor inlet pipe and the compressor; whereby the PSO system is comprised of an interior mechanical float, a PSO system drain pipe, a PSO drain valve, and a PSO discharge connection that connects the PSO system to the compressor, and whereby condensate enters the PSO system via the compressor inlet pipe causing the interior mechanical float to rise, at a maximum rise point the mechanical float plugs the PSO discharge connection thereby isolating the compressor from the condensate, and whereby the condensate drains through the PSO system drain pipe via the PSO drain valve into the common liquid drain pipe header. 4. The slug catcher skid of claim 1, whereby the slug catcher skid is capable of connecting to other identical slug catcher skids in series via the flanged connections of the common gas inlet pipe header, the flanged connections of the common gas discharge pipe header, and the flanged connections of common liquid drain pipe header; each connecting to the flanged connections of their corresponding part on the other slug catcher skids respectively. 5. The slug catcher skid of claim 1 whereby an inlet ESD automated valve is installed on the common gas inlet pipe header. 6. The slug catcher skid of claim 4 whereby a blowdown automated valve is installed downstream of the inlet ESD automated valve to vent gas from the common gas inlet pipe header. 7. The slug catcher skid of claim 1 whereby a discharge ESD automated valve is installed on the common gas discharge pipe header. 8. The slug catcher skid of claim 7, whereby a blowdown automated valve is installed upstream of the discharge ESD automated valve to vent gas from the common gas discharge pipe header. 9. The slug catcher skid of claim 1, further comprising a pressurizing pipe with a small diameter valve located at the inlet isolation valve on the gas inlet pipe. 10. The slug catcher skid of claim 1, further comprising a compressor inlet suction control valve, a pressure equalizing pipe, and an equalizing check valve, whereby the equalizing check valve in the pressure equalizing pipe prevents flow from the compressor inlet pipe downstream of the compressor inlet suction control valve until pressure is “equalized” on the compressor. 11. The slug catcher skid of claim 1, whereby the integral inlet separator drain pipe is further comprised of a secondary liquid connection that connects to the integral inlet separator. | Disclosed is a slug catcher skid that is comprised of an integral inlet separator sized for a single compressor flow and each slug catcher skid is only used with a single compressor. The flow through the integral inlet separator is determined by the flow rate through the single compressor to which it is attached. Additionally, the other piping on an individual slug catcher skid such as the common gas inlet pipe headers, the common liquid drain pipe headers, and the common gas discharge pipe headers are sized for the flow of multiple compressors in a single facility. Some embodiments of the slug catcher skid are further comprised of an inlet filter separator, a Positive Shut Off (PSO) system, and/or an equalizing system in various combinations. The slug skids of the claimed invention may be further comprised of post compressor functional equipment including but not limited to a discharge gas oil separation vessel and a glycol separation vessel.1. A slug catcher skid for comprising:
a common gas inlet pipe header, a gas inlet pipe, integral inlet separator, a compressor inlet pipe, a compressor discharge pipe, a common gas discharge pipe header, and a common liquid drain pipe header; wherein the common gas inlet pipe header is comprised of flanged connections; wherein the gas inlet pipe includes an inlet isolation valve; wherein the integral inlet separator is sized for gas flow requirements to an individual compressor and is further comprised of integral inlet separator drain pipe connecting to the integral inlet separator via a primary liquid drain connection, the integral inlet separator drain pipe connecting the integral inlet separator to the common liquid drain pipe header; wherein the common gas discharge pipe header is comprised of flanged connections; wherein the common liquid drain pipe header is comprised of flanged connections; and whereby a fluid comprised of gas and condensate coming from a well enters the skid through the common gas inlet pipe header and then travels sequentially through the gas inlet pipe into the integral inlet separator whereby the gas is separated from the condensate, the gas then travels from the integral inlet separator to the compressor inlet pipe via the compressor inlet pipe entering the individual compressor via a skid-to-compressor connection and compressed gas is formed, the compressed gas then travels through the compressor discharge pipe to the common gas discharge pipe header and eventually exiting the skid, and whereby the condensate drains into the integral separator drain pipe into the common liquid drain pipe header; and wherein the slug catcher skid is only used with one individual compressor. 2. The slug catcher skid of claim 1 wherein a level gauge measures the condensate level within the integral inlet separator, wherein the integral inlet separator is connected to the level gauge via an upper level gauge connection and a lower level gauge connection; wherein the level gauge is further comprised of an integral inlet separator level controller, wherein the integral inlet separator drain pipe is further comprised of automated drain valve, whereby when the condensate level rises up to a maximum liquid level setpoint between the upper gauge connection and lower gauge connection, the integral inlet separator level controller opens the automated drain valve allowing the condensate to drain and when the condensate level inside drains down to a minimum liquid level setpoint between the upper gauge connection and lower gauge connection, the integral inlet separator level controller closes the automated drain valve. 3. The slug catcher skid of claim 1 further comprised of a PSO System, whereby the PSO system is located between the compressor inlet pipe and the compressor; whereby the PSO system is comprised of an interior mechanical float, a PSO system drain pipe, a PSO drain valve, and a PSO discharge connection that connects the PSO system to the compressor, and whereby condensate enters the PSO system via the compressor inlet pipe causing the interior mechanical float to rise, at a maximum rise point the mechanical float plugs the PSO discharge connection thereby isolating the compressor from the condensate, and whereby the condensate drains through the PSO system drain pipe via the PSO drain valve into the common liquid drain pipe header. 4. The slug catcher skid of claim 1, whereby the slug catcher skid is capable of connecting to other identical slug catcher skids in series via the flanged connections of the common gas inlet pipe header, the flanged connections of the common gas discharge pipe header, and the flanged connections of common liquid drain pipe header; each connecting to the flanged connections of their corresponding part on the other slug catcher skids respectively. 5. The slug catcher skid of claim 1 whereby an inlet ESD automated valve is installed on the common gas inlet pipe header. 6. The slug catcher skid of claim 4 whereby a blowdown automated valve is installed downstream of the inlet ESD automated valve to vent gas from the common gas inlet pipe header. 7. The slug catcher skid of claim 1 whereby a discharge ESD automated valve is installed on the common gas discharge pipe header. 8. The slug catcher skid of claim 7, whereby a blowdown automated valve is installed upstream of the discharge ESD automated valve to vent gas from the common gas discharge pipe header. 9. The slug catcher skid of claim 1, further comprising a pressurizing pipe with a small diameter valve located at the inlet isolation valve on the gas inlet pipe. 10. The slug catcher skid of claim 1, further comprising a compressor inlet suction control valve, a pressure equalizing pipe, and an equalizing check valve, whereby the equalizing check valve in the pressure equalizing pipe prevents flow from the compressor inlet pipe downstream of the compressor inlet suction control valve until pressure is “equalized” on the compressor. 11. The slug catcher skid of claim 1, whereby the integral inlet separator drain pipe is further comprised of a secondary liquid connection that connects to the integral inlet separator. | 3,600 |
349,014 | 16,806,565 | 3,679 | A method for automatically starting and stopping engine(s) of a vessel based on the position of a handle. Automatic starting occurs by activating an ignition circuit, receiving a signal indicating handle position, and providing a signal to start the engine when the handle is out of neutral position. A signal to shift the transmission into gear is sent when the handle is in an idle position. Automatic stopping of the engine includes receiving a signal the handle is in neutral, receiving status information of the engine, and providing a signal to stop the engine when the handle is in neutral and either the engine is not running or at least one of a number of conditions are met. A shutoff timer may delay auto stop of the engine, which may reset whenever any of the conditions ceases to be true. | 1. A method for automatically starting an engine, comprising:
activating an ignition circuit for the engine; receiving a handle signal indicative of a handle position; and providing a start signal to start the engine when a handle signal indicating the handle is out of neutral is received. 2. The method as recited in claim 1, further comprising providing a shift signal to shift a transmission into gear when a handle signal indicating the handle is in an idle position is received. 3. The method as recited in claim 2, further comprising (i) receiving an engine speed upon receiving said handle signal indicating the handle is in an idle position; (ii) comparing said engine speed to a predefined flare threshold; and (iii) providing a signal to shift the transmission into gear when said engine speed is below said predefined flare threshold. 4. The method as recited in claim 3, wherein said predefined flare threshold is in the range of 650-5000 rpm. 5. The method as recited in claim 1, further comprising confirming a safety mechanism is disengaged before providing the start engine signal. 6. A method for automatically stopping an engine, comprising:
receiving a signal indicating the handle is in the neutral position; receiving status information for the engine; and providing a signal to stop the engine when the handle is indicated in the neutral position and the engine is not running. 7. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising receiving a transmission speed, comparing the transmission speed to a preselected transmission threshold, and providing a signal to stop the engine when the engine is running and the transmission speed is less than the preselected transmission threshold. 8. The method as recited in claim 7, wherein said preselected transmission threshold is in the range of 0-100 rpm. 9. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising receiving a vessel speed, comparing the vessel speed to a preselected vessel speed threshold, and providing a signal to stop the engine when the engine is running and the vessel speed is less than the preselected vessel speed threshold. 10. The method as recited in claim 9, wherein said preselected vessel speed threshold is in the range of 0-1 mph. 11. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising receiving an engine temperature, comparing the engine temperature to a preselected engine temperature threshold and a maximum operative engine temperature, and providing a signal to stop the engine when the engine is running and the engine temperature is at least the preselected engine temperature threshold and less than the maximum operative engine temperature. 12. The method as recited in claim 11, wherein said preselected engine temperature threshold is in the range of 140° F.-220° F. 13. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising receiving a battery voltage level, comparing the battery voltage level to a preselected voltage threshold and a maximum operative battery voltage, and providing a signal to stop the engine when the engine is running and the battery voltage level is at least the preselected voltage threshold and less than the maximum operative battery voltage. 14. The method as recited in claim 13, wherein said preselected voltage threshold is in the range of 12-15 volts. 15. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising receiving status information for a check engine and providing a signal to stop the engine when the engine is running and the check engine light is off. 16. The method as recited in claim 15, wherein said check engine light is indicative of a fault in said engine. 17. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising beginning a shutdown timer; restarting the shutdown timer when any of the following occurs: (i) a transmission speed is greater than a preselected transmission threshold, (ii) a vessel speed is greater than a preselected vessel speed threshold, (iii) an engine temperature is less than a preselected engine temperature threshold, (iv) a battery voltage level is less than a preselected voltage threshold, and (v) a check engine light is on; and providing a signal to stop the engine when the shutdown timer expires. 18. The system as recited in claim 17, wherein said shutdown timer expires in the range of 3-10 seconds. | A method for automatically starting and stopping engine(s) of a vessel based on the position of a handle. Automatic starting occurs by activating an ignition circuit, receiving a signal indicating handle position, and providing a signal to start the engine when the handle is out of neutral position. A signal to shift the transmission into gear is sent when the handle is in an idle position. Automatic stopping of the engine includes receiving a signal the handle is in neutral, receiving status information of the engine, and providing a signal to stop the engine when the handle is in neutral and either the engine is not running or at least one of a number of conditions are met. A shutoff timer may delay auto stop of the engine, which may reset whenever any of the conditions ceases to be true.1. A method for automatically starting an engine, comprising:
activating an ignition circuit for the engine; receiving a handle signal indicative of a handle position; and providing a start signal to start the engine when a handle signal indicating the handle is out of neutral is received. 2. The method as recited in claim 1, further comprising providing a shift signal to shift a transmission into gear when a handle signal indicating the handle is in an idle position is received. 3. The method as recited in claim 2, further comprising (i) receiving an engine speed upon receiving said handle signal indicating the handle is in an idle position; (ii) comparing said engine speed to a predefined flare threshold; and (iii) providing a signal to shift the transmission into gear when said engine speed is below said predefined flare threshold. 4. The method as recited in claim 3, wherein said predefined flare threshold is in the range of 650-5000 rpm. 5. The method as recited in claim 1, further comprising confirming a safety mechanism is disengaged before providing the start engine signal. 6. A method for automatically stopping an engine, comprising:
receiving a signal indicating the handle is in the neutral position; receiving status information for the engine; and providing a signal to stop the engine when the handle is indicated in the neutral position and the engine is not running. 7. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising receiving a transmission speed, comparing the transmission speed to a preselected transmission threshold, and providing a signal to stop the engine when the engine is running and the transmission speed is less than the preselected transmission threshold. 8. The method as recited in claim 7, wherein said preselected transmission threshold is in the range of 0-100 rpm. 9. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising receiving a vessel speed, comparing the vessel speed to a preselected vessel speed threshold, and providing a signal to stop the engine when the engine is running and the vessel speed is less than the preselected vessel speed threshold. 10. The method as recited in claim 9, wherein said preselected vessel speed threshold is in the range of 0-1 mph. 11. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising receiving an engine temperature, comparing the engine temperature to a preselected engine temperature threshold and a maximum operative engine temperature, and providing a signal to stop the engine when the engine is running and the engine temperature is at least the preselected engine temperature threshold and less than the maximum operative engine temperature. 12. The method as recited in claim 11, wherein said preselected engine temperature threshold is in the range of 140° F.-220° F. 13. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising receiving a battery voltage level, comparing the battery voltage level to a preselected voltage threshold and a maximum operative battery voltage, and providing a signal to stop the engine when the engine is running and the battery voltage level is at least the preselected voltage threshold and less than the maximum operative battery voltage. 14. The method as recited in claim 13, wherein said preselected voltage threshold is in the range of 12-15 volts. 15. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising receiving status information for a check engine and providing a signal to stop the engine when the engine is running and the check engine light is off. 16. The method as recited in claim 15, wherein said check engine light is indicative of a fault in said engine. 17. The method as recited in claim 6, further comprising beginning a shutdown timer; restarting the shutdown timer when any of the following occurs: (i) a transmission speed is greater than a preselected transmission threshold, (ii) a vessel speed is greater than a preselected vessel speed threshold, (iii) an engine temperature is less than a preselected engine temperature threshold, (iv) a battery voltage level is less than a preselected voltage threshold, and (v) a check engine light is on; and providing a signal to stop the engine when the shutdown timer expires. 18. The system as recited in claim 17, wherein said shutdown timer expires in the range of 3-10 seconds. | 3,600 |
349,015 | 16,806,572 | 3,679 | A control system for a laser scanning projector includes a mirror controller generating horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals for an oscillating mirror apparatus based upon a mirror clock signal, and laser modulation circuitry. The laser modulation circuitry generates horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals as a function of a received laser clock signal, and generates control signals for a laser that emits a laser beam that impinges on the oscillating mirror apparatus. Synchronization circuitry generates the laser clock signal and sends the laser clock signal to the laser modulation circuitry, receives the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals from the mirror controller, receives the horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals from the laser modulation circuitry, and modifies the laser clock signal so as to achieve alignment between the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals and the horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals. | 1. A control system for a laser scanning projector, comprising:
a mirror controller configured to generate horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals for an oscillating mirror apparatus based upon a mirror clock signal; laser modulation circuitry configured to:
generate horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals as a function of a laser clock signal; and
generate control signals for a laser that emits a laser beam that impinges on the oscillating mirror apparatus; and
synchronization circuitry configured to:
generate the laser clock signal for output to the laser modulation circuitry;
receive the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals from the mirror controller;
receive the horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals from the laser modulation circuitry; and
modify the laser clock signal so as to achieve alignment between the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals and the horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals. 2. The control system of claim 1, wherein the synchronization circuitry modifies the laser clock signal by:
comparing the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal; and modifying the laser clock signal so that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency, and so that a phase difference between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal remains constant. 3. The control system of claim 2, wherein the synchronization circuitry compares the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal by:
counting a first number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal; counting a second number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal laser synchronization signal; determining a frequency alignment error between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and the horizontal laser synchronization signal as a function of a difference between the first and second numbers of pulses; and adjusting a frequency of the laser clock signal as a function of the frequency alignment error such that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency and the phase difference therebetween remains constant. 4. The control system of claim 3, wherein the synchronization circuitry comprises a digitally controlled phase locked loop configured to generate the laser clock signal; and wherein the synchronization circuitry operates in a frequency alignment mode to generate a first control word for the digitally controlled phase locked loop as a function of the frequency alignment error to cause the digitally controlled phase locked loop to generate the horizontal laser synchronization signal as having a frequency aligned with that of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal. 5. The control system of claim 4, wherein the synchronization circuitry operates in a phase alignment mode, after frequency alignment between the horizontal laser synchronization signal and the horizontal mirror synchronization signal has been achieved, to:
count a third number of pulses of the laser clock signal between an edge of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and an edge of the horizontal laser synchronization signal having a same type edge as that of the edge of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal; and generate a second control word for the digitally controllable phase locked loop to be added to the first control word, based upon the third number of pulses. 6. The control system of claim 1, wherein the laser modulation circuitry generates a plurality of horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals as a function of a plurality of received laser clock signals; and wherein the synchronization circuitry:
generates the plurality of laser clock signals and sends the plurality of laser clock signals to the laser modulation circuitry; receives the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals from the mirror controller; receives the plurality of horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals from the laser modulation circuitry; and modify the plurality of laser clock signals so as to achieve alignment between the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals and the plurality of horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals. 7. The control system of claim 1, wherein the synchronization circuitry modifies the laser clock signal by:
comparing the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal; comparing the vertical mirror synchronization signal to the vertical laser synchronization signal; modifying the laser clock signal so that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency, and so that a phase difference between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal remains constant; and modifying the laser clock signal so that the vertical mirror synchronization signal and vertical laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency, and so that a phase difference between the vertical mirror synchronization signal and vertical laser synchronization signal remains constant; and 8. The control system of claim 7, wherein the synchronization circuitry compares the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal by:
counting a first number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal; counting a second number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal laser synchronization signal; determining a frequency alignment error between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and the horizontal laser synchronization signal as a function of a difference between the first and second numbers of pulses; and adjusting a frequency of the laser clock signal as a function of the frequency alignment error such that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency and the phase difference therebetween remains constant. 9. The control system of claim 8, wherein the synchronization circuitry compares the vertical mirror synchronization signal to the vertical laser synchronization signal by:
counting a first number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the vertical mirror synchronization signal; counting a second number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the vertical laser synchronization signal; determining a frequency alignment error between the vertical mirror synchronization signal and the vertical laser synchronization signal as a function of a difference between the first and second numbers of pulses; and adjusting a frequency of the laser clock signal as a function of the frequency alignment error such that the vertical mirror synchronization signal and vertical laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency and the phase difference therebetween remains constant. 10. A control system for a laser scanning projector, comprising:
a mirror controller configured to generate horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals for an oscillating mirror apparatus based upon a mirror clock signal; synchronization circuitry configured to:
generate a laser clock signal; and
generate horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals as a function of the laser clock signal;
laser modulation circuitry configured to generate control signals for a laser that emits a laser beam that impinges on the oscillating mirror apparatus; and wherein the synchronization circuitry is further configured to:
receive the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals from the mirror controller; and
modify the laser clock signal so as to achieve alignment between the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals and the horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals. 11. The control system of claim 10, wherein the synchronization circuitry modifies the laser clock signal by:
comparing the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal; and modifying the laser clock signal so that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency, and so that a phase difference between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal remains constant. 12. The control system of claim 11, wherein the synchronization circuitry compares the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal by:
counting a first number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal; counting a second number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal laser synchronization signal; determining a frequency alignment error between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and the horizontal laser synchronization signal as a function of a difference between the first and second numbers of pulses; and adjusting a frequency of the laser clock signal as a function of the frequency alignment error such that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency and the phase difference therebetween remains constant. 13. The control system of claim 12, wherein the synchronization circuitry comprises a digitally controlled phase locked loop configured to generate the laser clock signal; and wherein the synchronization circuitry operates in a frequency alignment mode to generate a first control word for the digitally controlled phase locked loop as a function of the frequency alignment error to cause the digitally controlled phase locked loop to generate the horizontal laser synchronization signal as having a frequency aligned with that of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal. 14. The control system of claim 13, wherein the synchronization circuitry operates in a phase alignment mode, after frequency alignment between the horizontal laser synchronization signal and the horizontal mirror synchronization signal has been achieved, to:
count a third number of pulses of the laser clock signal between an edge of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and an edge of the horizontal laser synchronization signal having a same type edge as that of the edge of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal; and generate a second control word for the digitally controllable phase locked loop to be added to the first control word, based upon the third number of pulses. 15. The control system of claim 7, wherein the synchronization circuitry generates a plurality of laser clock signals, generates a plurality of horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals as a function of the plurality of laser clock signals, and modifies the plurality of laser clock signals so as to achieve alignment between the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals and the plurality of horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals. | A control system for a laser scanning projector includes a mirror controller generating horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals for an oscillating mirror apparatus based upon a mirror clock signal, and laser modulation circuitry. The laser modulation circuitry generates horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals as a function of a received laser clock signal, and generates control signals for a laser that emits a laser beam that impinges on the oscillating mirror apparatus. Synchronization circuitry generates the laser clock signal and sends the laser clock signal to the laser modulation circuitry, receives the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals from the mirror controller, receives the horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals from the laser modulation circuitry, and modifies the laser clock signal so as to achieve alignment between the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals and the horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals.1. A control system for a laser scanning projector, comprising:
a mirror controller configured to generate horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals for an oscillating mirror apparatus based upon a mirror clock signal; laser modulation circuitry configured to:
generate horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals as a function of a laser clock signal; and
generate control signals for a laser that emits a laser beam that impinges on the oscillating mirror apparatus; and
synchronization circuitry configured to:
generate the laser clock signal for output to the laser modulation circuitry;
receive the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals from the mirror controller;
receive the horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals from the laser modulation circuitry; and
modify the laser clock signal so as to achieve alignment between the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals and the horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals. 2. The control system of claim 1, wherein the synchronization circuitry modifies the laser clock signal by:
comparing the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal; and modifying the laser clock signal so that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency, and so that a phase difference between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal remains constant. 3. The control system of claim 2, wherein the synchronization circuitry compares the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal by:
counting a first number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal; counting a second number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal laser synchronization signal; determining a frequency alignment error between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and the horizontal laser synchronization signal as a function of a difference between the first and second numbers of pulses; and adjusting a frequency of the laser clock signal as a function of the frequency alignment error such that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency and the phase difference therebetween remains constant. 4. The control system of claim 3, wherein the synchronization circuitry comprises a digitally controlled phase locked loop configured to generate the laser clock signal; and wherein the synchronization circuitry operates in a frequency alignment mode to generate a first control word for the digitally controlled phase locked loop as a function of the frequency alignment error to cause the digitally controlled phase locked loop to generate the horizontal laser synchronization signal as having a frequency aligned with that of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal. 5. The control system of claim 4, wherein the synchronization circuitry operates in a phase alignment mode, after frequency alignment between the horizontal laser synchronization signal and the horizontal mirror synchronization signal has been achieved, to:
count a third number of pulses of the laser clock signal between an edge of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and an edge of the horizontal laser synchronization signal having a same type edge as that of the edge of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal; and generate a second control word for the digitally controllable phase locked loop to be added to the first control word, based upon the third number of pulses. 6. The control system of claim 1, wherein the laser modulation circuitry generates a plurality of horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals as a function of a plurality of received laser clock signals; and wherein the synchronization circuitry:
generates the plurality of laser clock signals and sends the plurality of laser clock signals to the laser modulation circuitry; receives the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals from the mirror controller; receives the plurality of horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals from the laser modulation circuitry; and modify the plurality of laser clock signals so as to achieve alignment between the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals and the plurality of horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals. 7. The control system of claim 1, wherein the synchronization circuitry modifies the laser clock signal by:
comparing the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal; comparing the vertical mirror synchronization signal to the vertical laser synchronization signal; modifying the laser clock signal so that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency, and so that a phase difference between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal remains constant; and modifying the laser clock signal so that the vertical mirror synchronization signal and vertical laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency, and so that a phase difference between the vertical mirror synchronization signal and vertical laser synchronization signal remains constant; and 8. The control system of claim 7, wherein the synchronization circuitry compares the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal by:
counting a first number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal; counting a second number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal laser synchronization signal; determining a frequency alignment error between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and the horizontal laser synchronization signal as a function of a difference between the first and second numbers of pulses; and adjusting a frequency of the laser clock signal as a function of the frequency alignment error such that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency and the phase difference therebetween remains constant. 9. The control system of claim 8, wherein the synchronization circuitry compares the vertical mirror synchronization signal to the vertical laser synchronization signal by:
counting a first number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the vertical mirror synchronization signal; counting a second number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the vertical laser synchronization signal; determining a frequency alignment error between the vertical mirror synchronization signal and the vertical laser synchronization signal as a function of a difference between the first and second numbers of pulses; and adjusting a frequency of the laser clock signal as a function of the frequency alignment error such that the vertical mirror synchronization signal and vertical laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency and the phase difference therebetween remains constant. 10. A control system for a laser scanning projector, comprising:
a mirror controller configured to generate horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals for an oscillating mirror apparatus based upon a mirror clock signal; synchronization circuitry configured to:
generate a laser clock signal; and
generate horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals as a function of the laser clock signal;
laser modulation circuitry configured to generate control signals for a laser that emits a laser beam that impinges on the oscillating mirror apparatus; and wherein the synchronization circuitry is further configured to:
receive the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals from the mirror controller; and
modify the laser clock signal so as to achieve alignment between the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals and the horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals. 11. The control system of claim 10, wherein the synchronization circuitry modifies the laser clock signal by:
comparing the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal; and modifying the laser clock signal so that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency, and so that a phase difference between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal remains constant. 12. The control system of claim 11, wherein the synchronization circuitry compares the horizontal mirror synchronization signal to the horizontal laser synchronization signal by:
counting a first number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal; counting a second number of pulses of the laser clock signal between two consecutive same type edges of the horizontal laser synchronization signal; determining a frequency alignment error between the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and the horizontal laser synchronization signal as a function of a difference between the first and second numbers of pulses; and adjusting a frequency of the laser clock signal as a function of the frequency alignment error such that the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and horizontal laser synchronization signal are equal in frequency and the phase difference therebetween remains constant. 13. The control system of claim 12, wherein the synchronization circuitry comprises a digitally controlled phase locked loop configured to generate the laser clock signal; and wherein the synchronization circuitry operates in a frequency alignment mode to generate a first control word for the digitally controlled phase locked loop as a function of the frequency alignment error to cause the digitally controlled phase locked loop to generate the horizontal laser synchronization signal as having a frequency aligned with that of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal. 14. The control system of claim 13, wherein the synchronization circuitry operates in a phase alignment mode, after frequency alignment between the horizontal laser synchronization signal and the horizontal mirror synchronization signal has been achieved, to:
count a third number of pulses of the laser clock signal between an edge of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal and an edge of the horizontal laser synchronization signal having a same type edge as that of the edge of the horizontal mirror synchronization signal; and generate a second control word for the digitally controllable phase locked loop to be added to the first control word, based upon the third number of pulses. 15. The control system of claim 7, wherein the synchronization circuitry generates a plurality of laser clock signals, generates a plurality of horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals as a function of the plurality of laser clock signals, and modifies the plurality of laser clock signals so as to achieve alignment between the horizontal and vertical mirror synchronization signals and the plurality of horizontal and vertical laser synchronization signals. | 3,600 |
349,016 | 16,806,551 | 3,679 | An apparatus for measuring the weight of a person, wherein the weight measuring apparatus has at least one digital display and operator control unit. The at least one display and operator control unit is connectable to the weight measuring apparatus in at least two different positions in the region of a top segment thereof, so as to realize improved operability of the apparatus from different sides. | 1. A weight measuring apparatus, comprising: a base having a top side with a weighing surface; at least one strut extending upwardly from the base; a top segment mounted on the at least one strut and having a substantial horizontal extension component; at least one digital display and operator control unit arranged in a region of the top segment; and at least one receiving and connecting device arranged in the region of the top segment, the at least one digital display and operator control unit being connectable to the at least one receiving and connecting device so that the display and operator control unit is positionable in at least two different positions in the region of the top segment. 2. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the least one receiving and connecting device includes a receiving and connecting device in a left-hand region of the top segment and in a right-hand region of the top segment. 3. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one digital display and operator control unit is connectable to the at least one receiving and connecting device in at least two predetermined positions in the region of the top segment. 4. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising electronics, wherein the at least one digital display and operator control unit is connectable by cable to the electronics. 5. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising electronics, wherein the at least one digital display and operator control unit is connectable wirelessly to the electronics. 6. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one receiving and connecting device is arranged in the region of the top segment, said receiving and connecting device extending in a horizontal direction such that the at least one digital display and operator control unit is connectable to the receiving and connecting device in different positions. 7. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one digital display and operator control unit is freely positionable within horizontal dimensions of the at least one receiving and connecting device. 8. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one receiving and connecting device is a horizontally extending rail to which the at least one digital display and operator control unit is connectable. 9. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one receiving and connecting device is a horizontally extending hook-and-loop strip. 10. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one receiving and connecting device is a horizontally extending magnetic or ferromagnetic element. 11. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a height measuring device. 12. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the height measuring device is a height rod. 13. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the height measuring device is vertically positionable. 14. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the height measuring device has a head piece. 15. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the weight measuring apparatus is a stand scale. | An apparatus for measuring the weight of a person, wherein the weight measuring apparatus has at least one digital display and operator control unit. The at least one display and operator control unit is connectable to the weight measuring apparatus in at least two different positions in the region of a top segment thereof, so as to realize improved operability of the apparatus from different sides.1. A weight measuring apparatus, comprising: a base having a top side with a weighing surface; at least one strut extending upwardly from the base; a top segment mounted on the at least one strut and having a substantial horizontal extension component; at least one digital display and operator control unit arranged in a region of the top segment; and at least one receiving and connecting device arranged in the region of the top segment, the at least one digital display and operator control unit being connectable to the at least one receiving and connecting device so that the display and operator control unit is positionable in at least two different positions in the region of the top segment. 2. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the least one receiving and connecting device includes a receiving and connecting device in a left-hand region of the top segment and in a right-hand region of the top segment. 3. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one digital display and operator control unit is connectable to the at least one receiving and connecting device in at least two predetermined positions in the region of the top segment. 4. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising electronics, wherein the at least one digital display and operator control unit is connectable by cable to the electronics. 5. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising electronics, wherein the at least one digital display and operator control unit is connectable wirelessly to the electronics. 6. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one receiving and connecting device is arranged in the region of the top segment, said receiving and connecting device extending in a horizontal direction such that the at least one digital display and operator control unit is connectable to the receiving and connecting device in different positions. 7. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one digital display and operator control unit is freely positionable within horizontal dimensions of the at least one receiving and connecting device. 8. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one receiving and connecting device is a horizontally extending rail to which the at least one digital display and operator control unit is connectable. 9. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one receiving and connecting device is a horizontally extending hook-and-loop strip. 10. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one receiving and connecting device is a horizontally extending magnetic or ferromagnetic element. 11. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a height measuring device. 12. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the height measuring device is a height rod. 13. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the height measuring device is vertically positionable. 14. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the height measuring device has a head piece. 15. The weight measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the weight measuring apparatus is a stand scale. | 3,600 |
349,017 | 16,806,552 | 3,679 | A substrate dividing method which can thin and divide a substrate while preventing chipping and cracking from occurring. This substrate dividing method comprises the steps of irradiating a semiconductor substrate 1 having a front face 3 formed with functional devices 19 with laser light while positioning a light-converging point within the substrate, so as to form a modified region including a molten processed region due to multiphoton absorption within the semiconductor substrate 1, and causing the modified region including the molten processed region to form a starting point region for cutting; and grinding a rear face 21 of the semiconductor substrate 1 after the step of forming the starting point region for cutting such that the semiconductor substrate 1 attains a predetermined thickness. | 1. A substrate dividing method comprising the steps of:
irradiating a substrate with laser light while positioning a light-converging point within the substrate, so as to form a modified region due to multiphoton absorption within the substrate, and causing the modified region to form starting point region for cutting along a line along which the substrate should be cut in the substrate inside by a predetermined distance from a laser light incident face of the substrate; and grinding the substrate after the step of forming the starting point region for cutting such that the substrate attains a predetermined thickness. 2. A substrate dividing method according to claim 1, wherein the substrate is a semiconductor substrate. 3. A substrate dividing method according to claim 2, wherein the modified region is a molten processed region. 4. A substrate dividing method according to claim 1, wherein the substrate is an insulating substrate. 5. A substrate dividing method according to claim 1, wherein a front face of the substrate is formed with a functional device; and
wherein a rear face of the substrate is ground in the step of grinding the substrate. 6. A substrate dividing method according to claim 5, wherein the step of grinding the substrate includes a step of subjecting the rear face of the substrate to chemical etching. | A substrate dividing method which can thin and divide a substrate while preventing chipping and cracking from occurring. This substrate dividing method comprises the steps of irradiating a semiconductor substrate 1 having a front face 3 formed with functional devices 19 with laser light while positioning a light-converging point within the substrate, so as to form a modified region including a molten processed region due to multiphoton absorption within the semiconductor substrate 1, and causing the modified region including the molten processed region to form a starting point region for cutting; and grinding a rear face 21 of the semiconductor substrate 1 after the step of forming the starting point region for cutting such that the semiconductor substrate 1 attains a predetermined thickness.1. A substrate dividing method comprising the steps of:
irradiating a substrate with laser light while positioning a light-converging point within the substrate, so as to form a modified region due to multiphoton absorption within the substrate, and causing the modified region to form starting point region for cutting along a line along which the substrate should be cut in the substrate inside by a predetermined distance from a laser light incident face of the substrate; and grinding the substrate after the step of forming the starting point region for cutting such that the substrate attains a predetermined thickness. 2. A substrate dividing method according to claim 1, wherein the substrate is a semiconductor substrate. 3. A substrate dividing method according to claim 2, wherein the modified region is a molten processed region. 4. A substrate dividing method according to claim 1, wherein the substrate is an insulating substrate. 5. A substrate dividing method according to claim 1, wherein a front face of the substrate is formed with a functional device; and
wherein a rear face of the substrate is ground in the step of grinding the substrate. 6. A substrate dividing method according to claim 5, wherein the step of grinding the substrate includes a step of subjecting the rear face of the substrate to chemical etching. | 3,600 |
349,018 | 16,806,562 | 3,679 | Disclosed is an example for performing aircraft braking based on real time runway condition. In one example, during landing, real time data of runway condition may be obtained using at least one sensor disposed around an aircraft. At least one brake factor may be determined based on the real time data of the runway condition. Aircraft braking may be controlled based on the at least one brake factor. | 1. A braking control system for an aircraft comprising:
at least one sensor; one or more processor in communication with the at least one sensor, the one or more processor configured to:
receive data indicating a condition of one or more runway segment of a runway from the at least one sensor; and
determine a braking performance of the aircraft for the one or more runway segment; and
a braking controller configured to control braking of the aircraft on the runway according to the determined braking performance when an undercarriage or landing mechanism of the aircraft encounters the one or more runway segment. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one sensor is attached to the aircraft and configured to capture the data as real-time data of images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing. 3. The system of claim 1, further comprising a database having at least a look-up table comprising a set of reference spectral bands and intensities corresponding to a known contaminant set;
wherein the determined braking performance is based on the condition of the one or more runway segment; and wherein the condition of the one or more runway segment corresponds to a presence or absence of one or more contaminants on a surface of the one or more runway segment. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the one or more contaminants on the surface of the runway comprises one or more of visible or non-visible moisture, ice, slush, brine, gravel, rocks, debris, salt, oil, fuel, or snow. 5. The system of claim 3, wherein the received data indicating the condition of the one or more runway segment comprises images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing;
wherein each image is associated with a corresponding segment of the one or more runway segment; wherein the one or more processor is further configured to:
extract feature data from the images, wherein the feature data comprises sensed spectral bands and intensities that correspond to a captured runway image within a field-of-view of the sensor;
detect a presence or absence of at least one contaminant on each of the one or more runway segment by comparing sensed spectral bands and intensities with the set of reference spectral bands and intensities;
determine a depth of the contaminants on each runway sub-region;
generate a map of each of the one or more runway segment with contaminant patches in a direction of motion of the aircraft based on the determined contaminants and the depth of the contaminants; and
determine, using the map, the contaminated patches corresponding to each of the one or more runway segments that is determined to be in a landing path of the aircraft. 6. The system of claim 5, wherein the one or more processor is further configured to:
correlate the determined contaminated patches in the landing path of the aircraft with pre-stored runway conditions in the look-up table; and determine the at least one braking performance corresponding to each of the one or more runway segment that is in the landing path of the aircraft from a set of pre-stored braking performances based on the correlation, wherein the set of pre-stored braking performances correspond to different runway conditions and are stored in the look-up table. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the pre-stored runway conditions comprise one or more of:
a runway surface material; elements or compositions of the contaminants on a surface of the runway; category of contaminants; an extent of a coverage or area of the contaminants; segment-wise distribution of contaminants on the surface of the runway; and depth of contaminants present on the surface of the runway. 8. The system of claim 6, wherein the braking control unit is configured to control aircraft braking by using braking performances associated with each of the one or more runway segment when the aircraft encounters a corresponding physical runway segment upon touch-down of the aircraft. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more sensor comprises an imaging device. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the imaging device comprises a hyperspectral camera or a multispectral camera, each having a field-of-view within which the runway in front of the aircraft can be captured. 11. A method for braking of an aircraft comprising:
receiving, at one or more processor, data indicating a condition of one or more runway segment of a runway from at least one sensor; determining a braking performance of the aircraft for the one or more runway segment; and braking the aircraft according to the braking performance when an undercarriage or landing mechanism of the aircraft encounters the one or more runway segment. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least one sensor is attached to the aircraft and the method further comprises capturing the data as real-time data of images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing. 13. The method of claim 11, further comprising:
providing a database having at least a look-up table comprising a set of reference spectral bands and intensities corresponding to a known contaminant set; and wherein the braking performance is based on the condition of the one or more runway segment; wherein the condition of the one or more runway segment corresponds to a presence or absence of one or more contaminants on a surface of the one or more runway segment. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the one or more contaminants on the surface of the runway comprises one or more of visible or non-visible moisture, ice, slush, brine, gravel, rocks, debris, salt, oil, fuel, or snow. 15. The method of claim 13, wherein the received data indicating the condition of the one or more runway segment comprises images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing;
wherein each image is associated with a corresponding segment of the one or more runway segment; the method further comprising, at the one or more processor:
extracting feature data from the images, wherein the feature data comprises sensed spectral bands and intensities that correspond to a captured runway image within a field-of-view of the sensor;
detecting a presence or absence of at least one contaminant on each of the one or more runway segment by comparing sensed spectral bands and intensities with the set of reference spectral bands and intensities;
determining a depth of the contaminants on each runway sub-region;
generating a map of each runway segment with contaminant patches in a direction of motion of the aircraft based on the determined contaminants and the depth of the contaminants; and
using the map to determine the contaminated patches corresponding to each of the one or more runway segments that is determined to be in a landing path of the aircraft. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising, at the one or more processor:
correlating the determined contaminated patches in the landing path of the aircraft with pre-stored runway conditions in the look-up table; and determining the at least one braking performance corresponding to each of the one or more runway segment that is in the landing path of the aircraft from a set of pre-stored braking performances based on the correlation, wherein the set of pre-stored braking performances correspond to different runway conditions and are stored in the look-up table. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the pre-stored runway conditions comprise one or more of the following:
a runway surface material; elements or compositions of the contaminants on a surface of the runway; category of contaminants; an extent of a coverage or area of the contaminants; segment-wise distribution of contaminants on the surface of the runway; and depth of contaminants present on the surface of the runway. 18. The method of claim 16, further comprising using brake performances associated with each of the one or more runway segment to brake the aircraft consistent with the braking performance when the aircraft encounters a corresponding physical runway segment upon touch-down of the aircraft. 19. The method of claim 11, wherein the one or more sensor comprises an imaging device. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the imaging device comprises a hyperspectral camera or a multispectral camera, each having a field-of-view within which the runway in front of the aircraft can be captured. | Disclosed is an example for performing aircraft braking based on real time runway condition. In one example, during landing, real time data of runway condition may be obtained using at least one sensor disposed around an aircraft. At least one brake factor may be determined based on the real time data of the runway condition. Aircraft braking may be controlled based on the at least one brake factor.1. A braking control system for an aircraft comprising:
at least one sensor; one or more processor in communication with the at least one sensor, the one or more processor configured to:
receive data indicating a condition of one or more runway segment of a runway from the at least one sensor; and
determine a braking performance of the aircraft for the one or more runway segment; and
a braking controller configured to control braking of the aircraft on the runway according to the determined braking performance when an undercarriage or landing mechanism of the aircraft encounters the one or more runway segment. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one sensor is attached to the aircraft and configured to capture the data as real-time data of images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing. 3. The system of claim 1, further comprising a database having at least a look-up table comprising a set of reference spectral bands and intensities corresponding to a known contaminant set;
wherein the determined braking performance is based on the condition of the one or more runway segment; and wherein the condition of the one or more runway segment corresponds to a presence or absence of one or more contaminants on a surface of the one or more runway segment. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the one or more contaminants on the surface of the runway comprises one or more of visible or non-visible moisture, ice, slush, brine, gravel, rocks, debris, salt, oil, fuel, or snow. 5. The system of claim 3, wherein the received data indicating the condition of the one or more runway segment comprises images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing;
wherein each image is associated with a corresponding segment of the one or more runway segment; wherein the one or more processor is further configured to:
extract feature data from the images, wherein the feature data comprises sensed spectral bands and intensities that correspond to a captured runway image within a field-of-view of the sensor;
detect a presence or absence of at least one contaminant on each of the one or more runway segment by comparing sensed spectral bands and intensities with the set of reference spectral bands and intensities;
determine a depth of the contaminants on each runway sub-region;
generate a map of each of the one or more runway segment with contaminant patches in a direction of motion of the aircraft based on the determined contaminants and the depth of the contaminants; and
determine, using the map, the contaminated patches corresponding to each of the one or more runway segments that is determined to be in a landing path of the aircraft. 6. The system of claim 5, wherein the one or more processor is further configured to:
correlate the determined contaminated patches in the landing path of the aircraft with pre-stored runway conditions in the look-up table; and determine the at least one braking performance corresponding to each of the one or more runway segment that is in the landing path of the aircraft from a set of pre-stored braking performances based on the correlation, wherein the set of pre-stored braking performances correspond to different runway conditions and are stored in the look-up table. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the pre-stored runway conditions comprise one or more of:
a runway surface material; elements or compositions of the contaminants on a surface of the runway; category of contaminants; an extent of a coverage or area of the contaminants; segment-wise distribution of contaminants on the surface of the runway; and depth of contaminants present on the surface of the runway. 8. The system of claim 6, wherein the braking control unit is configured to control aircraft braking by using braking performances associated with each of the one or more runway segment when the aircraft encounters a corresponding physical runway segment upon touch-down of the aircraft. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more sensor comprises an imaging device. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the imaging device comprises a hyperspectral camera or a multispectral camera, each having a field-of-view within which the runway in front of the aircraft can be captured. 11. A method for braking of an aircraft comprising:
receiving, at one or more processor, data indicating a condition of one or more runway segment of a runway from at least one sensor; determining a braking performance of the aircraft for the one or more runway segment; and braking the aircraft according to the braking performance when an undercarriage or landing mechanism of the aircraft encounters the one or more runway segment. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least one sensor is attached to the aircraft and the method further comprises capturing the data as real-time data of images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing. 13. The method of claim 11, further comprising:
providing a database having at least a look-up table comprising a set of reference spectral bands and intensities corresponding to a known contaminant set; and wherein the braking performance is based on the condition of the one or more runway segment; wherein the condition of the one or more runway segment corresponds to a presence or absence of one or more contaminants on a surface of the one or more runway segment. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the one or more contaminants on the surface of the runway comprises one or more of visible or non-visible moisture, ice, slush, brine, gravel, rocks, debris, salt, oil, fuel, or snow. 15. The method of claim 13, wherein the received data indicating the condition of the one or more runway segment comprises images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing;
wherein each image is associated with a corresponding segment of the one or more runway segment; the method further comprising, at the one or more processor:
extracting feature data from the images, wherein the feature data comprises sensed spectral bands and intensities that correspond to a captured runway image within a field-of-view of the sensor;
detecting a presence or absence of at least one contaminant on each of the one or more runway segment by comparing sensed spectral bands and intensities with the set of reference spectral bands and intensities;
determining a depth of the contaminants on each runway sub-region;
generating a map of each runway segment with contaminant patches in a direction of motion of the aircraft based on the determined contaminants and the depth of the contaminants; and
using the map to determine the contaminated patches corresponding to each of the one or more runway segments that is determined to be in a landing path of the aircraft. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising, at the one or more processor:
correlating the determined contaminated patches in the landing path of the aircraft with pre-stored runway conditions in the look-up table; and determining the at least one braking performance corresponding to each of the one or more runway segment that is in the landing path of the aircraft from a set of pre-stored braking performances based on the correlation, wherein the set of pre-stored braking performances correspond to different runway conditions and are stored in the look-up table. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the pre-stored runway conditions comprise one or more of the following:
a runway surface material; elements or compositions of the contaminants on a surface of the runway; category of contaminants; an extent of a coverage or area of the contaminants; segment-wise distribution of contaminants on the surface of the runway; and depth of contaminants present on the surface of the runway. 18. The method of claim 16, further comprising using brake performances associated with each of the one or more runway segment to brake the aircraft consistent with the braking performance when the aircraft encounters a corresponding physical runway segment upon touch-down of the aircraft. 19. The method of claim 11, wherein the one or more sensor comprises an imaging device. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the imaging device comprises a hyperspectral camera or a multispectral camera, each having a field-of-view within which the runway in front of the aircraft can be captured. | 3,600 |
349,019 | 16,806,508 | 3,679 | Disclosed is an example for performing aircraft braking based on real time runway condition. In one example, during landing, real time data of runway condition may be obtained using at least one sensor disposed around an aircraft. At least one brake factor may be determined based on the real time data of the runway condition. Aircraft braking may be controlled based on the at least one brake factor. | 1. A braking control system for an aircraft comprising:
at least one sensor; one or more processor in communication with the at least one sensor, the one or more processor configured to:
receive data indicating a condition of one or more runway segment of a runway from the at least one sensor; and
determine a braking performance of the aircraft for the one or more runway segment; and
a braking controller configured to control braking of the aircraft on the runway according to the determined braking performance when an undercarriage or landing mechanism of the aircraft encounters the one or more runway segment. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one sensor is attached to the aircraft and configured to capture the data as real-time data of images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing. 3. The system of claim 1, further comprising a database having at least a look-up table comprising a set of reference spectral bands and intensities corresponding to a known contaminant set;
wherein the determined braking performance is based on the condition of the one or more runway segment; and wherein the condition of the one or more runway segment corresponds to a presence or absence of one or more contaminants on a surface of the one or more runway segment. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the one or more contaminants on the surface of the runway comprises one or more of visible or non-visible moisture, ice, slush, brine, gravel, rocks, debris, salt, oil, fuel, or snow. 5. The system of claim 3, wherein the received data indicating the condition of the one or more runway segment comprises images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing;
wherein each image is associated with a corresponding segment of the one or more runway segment; wherein the one or more processor is further configured to:
extract feature data from the images, wherein the feature data comprises sensed spectral bands and intensities that correspond to a captured runway image within a field-of-view of the sensor;
detect a presence or absence of at least one contaminant on each of the one or more runway segment by comparing sensed spectral bands and intensities with the set of reference spectral bands and intensities;
determine a depth of the contaminants on each runway sub-region;
generate a map of each of the one or more runway segment with contaminant patches in a direction of motion of the aircraft based on the determined contaminants and the depth of the contaminants; and
determine, using the map, the contaminated patches corresponding to each of the one or more runway segments that is determined to be in a landing path of the aircraft. 6. The system of claim 5, wherein the one or more processor is further configured to:
correlate the determined contaminated patches in the landing path of the aircraft with pre-stored runway conditions in the look-up table; and determine the at least one braking performance corresponding to each of the one or more runway segment that is in the landing path of the aircraft from a set of pre-stored braking performances based on the correlation, wherein the set of pre-stored braking performances correspond to different runway conditions and are stored in the look-up table. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the pre-stored runway conditions comprise one or more of:
a runway surface material; elements or compositions of the contaminants on a surface of the runway; category of contaminants; an extent of a coverage or area of the contaminants; segment-wise distribution of contaminants on the surface of the runway; and depth of contaminants present on the surface of the runway. 8. The system of claim 6, wherein the braking control unit is configured to control aircraft braking by using braking performances associated with each of the one or more runway segment when the aircraft encounters a corresponding physical runway segment upon touch-down of the aircraft. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more sensor comprises an imaging device. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the imaging device comprises a hyperspectral camera or a multispectral camera, each having a field-of-view within which the runway in front of the aircraft can be captured. 11. A method for braking of an aircraft comprising:
receiving, at one or more processor, data indicating a condition of one or more runway segment of a runway from at least one sensor; determining a braking performance of the aircraft for the one or more runway segment; and braking the aircraft according to the braking performance when an undercarriage or landing mechanism of the aircraft encounters the one or more runway segment. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least one sensor is attached to the aircraft and the method further comprises capturing the data as real-time data of images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing. 13. The method of claim 11, further comprising:
providing a database having at least a look-up table comprising a set of reference spectral bands and intensities corresponding to a known contaminant set; and wherein the braking performance is based on the condition of the one or more runway segment; wherein the condition of the one or more runway segment corresponds to a presence or absence of one or more contaminants on a surface of the one or more runway segment. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the one or more contaminants on the surface of the runway comprises one or more of visible or non-visible moisture, ice, slush, brine, gravel, rocks, debris, salt, oil, fuel, or snow. 15. The method of claim 13, wherein the received data indicating the condition of the one or more runway segment comprises images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing;
wherein each image is associated with a corresponding segment of the one or more runway segment; the method further comprising, at the one or more processor:
extracting feature data from the images, wherein the feature data comprises sensed spectral bands and intensities that correspond to a captured runway image within a field-of-view of the sensor;
detecting a presence or absence of at least one contaminant on each of the one or more runway segment by comparing sensed spectral bands and intensities with the set of reference spectral bands and intensities;
determining a depth of the contaminants on each runway sub-region;
generating a map of each runway segment with contaminant patches in a direction of motion of the aircraft based on the determined contaminants and the depth of the contaminants; and
using the map to determine the contaminated patches corresponding to each of the one or more runway segments that is determined to be in a landing path of the aircraft. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising, at the one or more processor:
correlating the determined contaminated patches in the landing path of the aircraft with pre-stored runway conditions in the look-up table; and determining the at least one braking performance corresponding to each of the one or more runway segment that is in the landing path of the aircraft from a set of pre-stored braking performances based on the correlation, wherein the set of pre-stored braking performances correspond to different runway conditions and are stored in the look-up table. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the pre-stored runway conditions comprise one or more of the following:
a runway surface material; elements or compositions of the contaminants on a surface of the runway; category of contaminants; an extent of a coverage or area of the contaminants; segment-wise distribution of contaminants on the surface of the runway; and depth of contaminants present on the surface of the runway. 18. The method of claim 16, further comprising using brake performances associated with each of the one or more runway segment to brake the aircraft consistent with the braking performance when the aircraft encounters a corresponding physical runway segment upon touch-down of the aircraft. 19. The method of claim 11, wherein the one or more sensor comprises an imaging device. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the imaging device comprises a hyperspectral camera or a multispectral camera, each having a field-of-view within which the runway in front of the aircraft can be captured. | Disclosed is an example for performing aircraft braking based on real time runway condition. In one example, during landing, real time data of runway condition may be obtained using at least one sensor disposed around an aircraft. At least one brake factor may be determined based on the real time data of the runway condition. Aircraft braking may be controlled based on the at least one brake factor.1. A braking control system for an aircraft comprising:
at least one sensor; one or more processor in communication with the at least one sensor, the one or more processor configured to:
receive data indicating a condition of one or more runway segment of a runway from the at least one sensor; and
determine a braking performance of the aircraft for the one or more runway segment; and
a braking controller configured to control braking of the aircraft on the runway according to the determined braking performance when an undercarriage or landing mechanism of the aircraft encounters the one or more runway segment. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one sensor is attached to the aircraft and configured to capture the data as real-time data of images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing. 3. The system of claim 1, further comprising a database having at least a look-up table comprising a set of reference spectral bands and intensities corresponding to a known contaminant set;
wherein the determined braking performance is based on the condition of the one or more runway segment; and wherein the condition of the one or more runway segment corresponds to a presence or absence of one or more contaminants on a surface of the one or more runway segment. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the one or more contaminants on the surface of the runway comprises one or more of visible or non-visible moisture, ice, slush, brine, gravel, rocks, debris, salt, oil, fuel, or snow. 5. The system of claim 3, wherein the received data indicating the condition of the one or more runway segment comprises images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing;
wherein each image is associated with a corresponding segment of the one or more runway segment; wherein the one or more processor is further configured to:
extract feature data from the images, wherein the feature data comprises sensed spectral bands and intensities that correspond to a captured runway image within a field-of-view of the sensor;
detect a presence or absence of at least one contaminant on each of the one or more runway segment by comparing sensed spectral bands and intensities with the set of reference spectral bands and intensities;
determine a depth of the contaminants on each runway sub-region;
generate a map of each of the one or more runway segment with contaminant patches in a direction of motion of the aircraft based on the determined contaminants and the depth of the contaminants; and
determine, using the map, the contaminated patches corresponding to each of the one or more runway segments that is determined to be in a landing path of the aircraft. 6. The system of claim 5, wherein the one or more processor is further configured to:
correlate the determined contaminated patches in the landing path of the aircraft with pre-stored runway conditions in the look-up table; and determine the at least one braking performance corresponding to each of the one or more runway segment that is in the landing path of the aircraft from a set of pre-stored braking performances based on the correlation, wherein the set of pre-stored braking performances correspond to different runway conditions and are stored in the look-up table. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the pre-stored runway conditions comprise one or more of:
a runway surface material; elements or compositions of the contaminants on a surface of the runway; category of contaminants; an extent of a coverage or area of the contaminants; segment-wise distribution of contaminants on the surface of the runway; and depth of contaminants present on the surface of the runway. 8. The system of claim 6, wherein the braking control unit is configured to control aircraft braking by using braking performances associated with each of the one or more runway segment when the aircraft encounters a corresponding physical runway segment upon touch-down of the aircraft. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more sensor comprises an imaging device. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the imaging device comprises a hyperspectral camera or a multispectral camera, each having a field-of-view within which the runway in front of the aircraft can be captured. 11. A method for braking of an aircraft comprising:
receiving, at one or more processor, data indicating a condition of one or more runway segment of a runway from at least one sensor; determining a braking performance of the aircraft for the one or more runway segment; and braking the aircraft according to the braking performance when an undercarriage or landing mechanism of the aircraft encounters the one or more runway segment. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least one sensor is attached to the aircraft and the method further comprises capturing the data as real-time data of images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing. 13. The method of claim 11, further comprising:
providing a database having at least a look-up table comprising a set of reference spectral bands and intensities corresponding to a known contaminant set; and wherein the braking performance is based on the condition of the one or more runway segment; wherein the condition of the one or more runway segment corresponds to a presence or absence of one or more contaminants on a surface of the one or more runway segment. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the one or more contaminants on the surface of the runway comprises one or more of visible or non-visible moisture, ice, slush, brine, gravel, rocks, debris, salt, oil, fuel, or snow. 15. The method of claim 13, wherein the received data indicating the condition of the one or more runway segment comprises images of the runway in front of the aircraft as the aircraft is landing;
wherein each image is associated with a corresponding segment of the one or more runway segment; the method further comprising, at the one or more processor:
extracting feature data from the images, wherein the feature data comprises sensed spectral bands and intensities that correspond to a captured runway image within a field-of-view of the sensor;
detecting a presence or absence of at least one contaminant on each of the one or more runway segment by comparing sensed spectral bands and intensities with the set of reference spectral bands and intensities;
determining a depth of the contaminants on each runway sub-region;
generating a map of each runway segment with contaminant patches in a direction of motion of the aircraft based on the determined contaminants and the depth of the contaminants; and
using the map to determine the contaminated patches corresponding to each of the one or more runway segments that is determined to be in a landing path of the aircraft. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising, at the one or more processor:
correlating the determined contaminated patches in the landing path of the aircraft with pre-stored runway conditions in the look-up table; and determining the at least one braking performance corresponding to each of the one or more runway segment that is in the landing path of the aircraft from a set of pre-stored braking performances based on the correlation, wherein the set of pre-stored braking performances correspond to different runway conditions and are stored in the look-up table. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the pre-stored runway conditions comprise one or more of the following:
a runway surface material; elements or compositions of the contaminants on a surface of the runway; category of contaminants; an extent of a coverage or area of the contaminants; segment-wise distribution of contaminants on the surface of the runway; and depth of contaminants present on the surface of the runway. 18. The method of claim 16, further comprising using brake performances associated with each of the one or more runway segment to brake the aircraft consistent with the braking performance when the aircraft encounters a corresponding physical runway segment upon touch-down of the aircraft. 19. The method of claim 11, wherein the one or more sensor comprises an imaging device. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the imaging device comprises a hyperspectral camera or a multispectral camera, each having a field-of-view within which the runway in front of the aircraft can be captured. | 3,600 |
349,020 | 16,806,587 | 3,679 | Methods and devices for the repair of a ruptured ligament using a scaffold device are provided. Aspects of the invention may include a scaffold attached by one or more sutures to one or more anchors. In aspects of the invention, the anchors may be secured to a bone near or at the repair site. | 1. A tissue healing device configured to repair a ligament, comprising:
a hydrophilic scaffold that is compressible and expandable, the scaffold configured to be positioned between a ruptured end of the ligament and a bone; at least one anchor configured to be secured to the bone; at least one suture configured to be threaded through or along the scaffold to position the scaffold between to the ruptured end of the ligament and the bone; and one or more growth factors configured to be disposed within or on the scaffold. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the ligament is an ACL and wherein the scaffold allows cell ingrowth. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor is conical in shape. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one anchor includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end of the anchor. 5. The device of claim 4, wherein the at least one anchor includes an eyelet at the first end of the anchor. 6. The device of claim 5, wherein the at least one suture is attached to the at least one anchor through the eyelet. 7. The device of claim 4, wherein the anchor includes a sharpened tip at the second end of the anchor. 8. The device of claim 7, wherein the sharpened tip is threaded. 9. The device of claim 4, wherein the anchor is selected from the group consisting of a screw, a barb, a helical anchor, a staple, a clip, a snap, and a rivet. 10. The device of claim 4, where the scaffold further comprises a repair material. 11. The device of claim 10, where the repair material is a platelet or plasma. | Methods and devices for the repair of a ruptured ligament using a scaffold device are provided. Aspects of the invention may include a scaffold attached by one or more sutures to one or more anchors. In aspects of the invention, the anchors may be secured to a bone near or at the repair site.1. A tissue healing device configured to repair a ligament, comprising:
a hydrophilic scaffold that is compressible and expandable, the scaffold configured to be positioned between a ruptured end of the ligament and a bone; at least one anchor configured to be secured to the bone; at least one suture configured to be threaded through or along the scaffold to position the scaffold between to the ruptured end of the ligament and the bone; and one or more growth factors configured to be disposed within or on the scaffold. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the ligament is an ACL and wherein the scaffold allows cell ingrowth. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the anchor is conical in shape. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one anchor includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end of the anchor. 5. The device of claim 4, wherein the at least one anchor includes an eyelet at the first end of the anchor. 6. The device of claim 5, wherein the at least one suture is attached to the at least one anchor through the eyelet. 7. The device of claim 4, wherein the anchor includes a sharpened tip at the second end of the anchor. 8. The device of claim 7, wherein the sharpened tip is threaded. 9. The device of claim 4, wherein the anchor is selected from the group consisting of a screw, a barb, a helical anchor, a staple, a clip, a snap, and a rivet. 10. The device of claim 4, where the scaffold further comprises a repair material. 11. The device of claim 10, where the repair material is a platelet or plasma. | 3,600 |
349,021 | 16,806,554 | 3,679 | A radial lip seal includes a sealing lip body having a contact point defining an inner diameter of the radial lip seal, and a heelstock body defining an outer diameter and having a supporting section arranged radially inwardly relative to the outer diameter and extending along a boundary of the sealing lip body toward the contact point. The heelstock body is formed of a heelstock material that is flexible, and the heelstock material is stiffer relative to a material of the sealing lip body. | 1. A radial lip seal comprising:
a sealing lip body having a contact point defining an inner diameter of the radial lip seal; and a heelstock body defining an outer diameter and having a supporting section that is arranged radially inwardly relative to the outer diameter and extends along a boundary of the sealing lip body toward the contact point, wherein the heelstock body is formed of a heelstock material that is flexible, and the heelstock material is stiffer relative to a material of the sealing lip body. 2. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the heelstock material is formed of a non-metal material. 3. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the heelstock material is formed of a fiber material and elastomer composite. 4. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the material of the sealing lip body is an elastomeric material. 5. The radial lip seal according to claim 4, wherein the material of the sealing lip body is formed of a fluoroelastomer, nitrile or ethylene propylene diene terpolymer. 6. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip body is formed as a continuous body. 7. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip body and the heelstock body are bonded to each other. 8. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the heelstock material forms more than half of a volume of the radial lip seal. 9. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the supporting section of the heelstock body curves along the sealing lip body at two different points located along the boundary of the sealing lip body. 10. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the heelstock body and the sealing lip body forms a pocket that is configured to receive a pressure ranging between 8 and 30 psi. 11. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip body includes a flexible section and a head section that is axially adjacent the flexible section and defines the contact point, the head section being exposed to outside the radial lip seal in a radial direction. 12. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the heelstock body extends along a radially inner side of the flexible section. 13. The radial lip seal according to claim 12, wherein the heelstock body defines an outer heel point of the radial lip seal. 14. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the heelstock body extends along a radially outer side of the flexible section. 15. The radial lip seal according to claim 14, wherein the heelstock body defines an outer heel point of the radial lip seal. 16. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the heelstock body includes a main body section, a heel point, and a heel section, wherein the supporting section extends radially inwardly from the main body section to the heel point of the heelstock body, and wherein the heel section extends axially from the heel point along the flexible section of the sealing lip body. 17. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the sealing lip body is a double lip having a secondary excluder that is axially spaced relative to the contact point. 18. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the radial lip seal is spring-loaded by a spring supported in one of the heelstock body or the sealing lip body. 19. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the sealing lip body has an air side surface defined on a first side of the contact point, and a scraping surface that is arranged opposite the contact point relative to the air side surface. 20. A method of forming a radial lip seal comprising:
forming a sealing lip body having a contact point defining an inner diameter of the radial lip seal; forming a heelstock body defining an outer diameter and having a supporting section arranged radially inwardly relative to the outer diameter; forming the heelstock body of a heelstock material that is flexible and stiffer relative to a material of the sealing lip body; and bonding the heelstock body and the sealing lip body, wherein the heelstock body extends along a boundary of the sealing lip body toward the contact point. | A radial lip seal includes a sealing lip body having a contact point defining an inner diameter of the radial lip seal, and a heelstock body defining an outer diameter and having a supporting section arranged radially inwardly relative to the outer diameter and extending along a boundary of the sealing lip body toward the contact point. The heelstock body is formed of a heelstock material that is flexible, and the heelstock material is stiffer relative to a material of the sealing lip body.1. A radial lip seal comprising:
a sealing lip body having a contact point defining an inner diameter of the radial lip seal; and a heelstock body defining an outer diameter and having a supporting section that is arranged radially inwardly relative to the outer diameter and extends along a boundary of the sealing lip body toward the contact point, wherein the heelstock body is formed of a heelstock material that is flexible, and the heelstock material is stiffer relative to a material of the sealing lip body. 2. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the heelstock material is formed of a non-metal material. 3. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the heelstock material is formed of a fiber material and elastomer composite. 4. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the material of the sealing lip body is an elastomeric material. 5. The radial lip seal according to claim 4, wherein the material of the sealing lip body is formed of a fluoroelastomer, nitrile or ethylene propylene diene terpolymer. 6. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip body is formed as a continuous body. 7. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip body and the heelstock body are bonded to each other. 8. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the heelstock material forms more than half of a volume of the radial lip seal. 9. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the supporting section of the heelstock body curves along the sealing lip body at two different points located along the boundary of the sealing lip body. 10. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the heelstock body and the sealing lip body forms a pocket that is configured to receive a pressure ranging between 8 and 30 psi. 11. The radial lip seal according to claim 1, wherein the sealing lip body includes a flexible section and a head section that is axially adjacent the flexible section and defines the contact point, the head section being exposed to outside the radial lip seal in a radial direction. 12. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the heelstock body extends along a radially inner side of the flexible section. 13. The radial lip seal according to claim 12, wherein the heelstock body defines an outer heel point of the radial lip seal. 14. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the heelstock body extends along a radially outer side of the flexible section. 15. The radial lip seal according to claim 14, wherein the heelstock body defines an outer heel point of the radial lip seal. 16. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the heelstock body includes a main body section, a heel point, and a heel section, wherein the supporting section extends radially inwardly from the main body section to the heel point of the heelstock body, and wherein the heel section extends axially from the heel point along the flexible section of the sealing lip body. 17. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the sealing lip body is a double lip having a secondary excluder that is axially spaced relative to the contact point. 18. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the radial lip seal is spring-loaded by a spring supported in one of the heelstock body or the sealing lip body. 19. The radial lip seal according to claim 11, wherein the sealing lip body has an air side surface defined on a first side of the contact point, and a scraping surface that is arranged opposite the contact point relative to the air side surface. 20. A method of forming a radial lip seal comprising:
forming a sealing lip body having a contact point defining an inner diameter of the radial lip seal; forming a heelstock body defining an outer diameter and having a supporting section arranged radially inwardly relative to the outer diameter; forming the heelstock body of a heelstock material that is flexible and stiffer relative to a material of the sealing lip body; and bonding the heelstock body and the sealing lip body, wherein the heelstock body extends along a boundary of the sealing lip body toward the contact point. | 3,600 |
349,022 | 16,806,561 | 3,679 | A cartridge is disclosed. The cartridge includes an inner tube extending longitudinally, wherein the inner tube defines a channel with a top end and a bottom end, including a liquid substance. The cartridge includes a heat producing component on the bottom end, configured to disperse heat received from a heating element of an inhalation device, wherein the heating element is configured to heat a pre-vapor formulation of the liquid substance to form a vapor. The cartridge includes a vapor release component of the bottom end, configured to release a vapor upon being heated by the heat producing component. The cartridge includes an outer casing configured to house the inner tube. The outer casing includes a hexagon shaped mouthpiece, on a first end, configured with six air flow inlets. The outer casing includes a hexagon shaped casing connected to a second end, wherein the hexagon shaped casing is configured with at least six release holes. | 1. A cartridge, comprising:
an inner tube extending longitudinally, wherein the inner tube defines a channel with a top end and a bottom end, including a liquid substance; a heat producing component on the bottom end, configured to disperse heat received from a heating element of an inhalation device, wherein the heating element is configured to heat a pre-vapor formulation of the liquid substance to form a vapor; a vapor release component of the bottom end, configured to release a vapor upon being heated by the heat producing component; an outer casing configured to house the inner tube comprising:
a hexagon shaped mouthpiece, on a first end, configured with six air flow inlets; and
a hexagon shaped casing connected to a second end, wherein the hexagon shaped casing is configured with at least six release holes. 2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the hexagon shaped casing is configured to be in communication with the inner tube, resulting in the liquid substance making contact with the heating element through one or more of the six release holes. 3. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein one or more of the six release holes are positioned on one or more of the sides of the hexagon shaped casing. 4. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein one or more of the six release holes comprises of a circumference of at least 1.2 millimeters (mm). 5. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the heating element is ceramic. 6. The cartridge of claim 5, wherein the heating element has a resistance of 1.5 ohms and a direct heating function. 7. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the hexagon shaped casing further comprises 510 threading and configured to be removably attached to a power source or battery. 8. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the inner tube comprises of at least 0.5 milliliter (mL) capacity tank. 9. The cartridge of claim 8, wherein the capacity tank made of glass, and configured to encase a metal atomizer casing and a vapor stem. 10. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the hexagon mouthpiece is configured to be removably attached to the outer casing with a plurality of threads. 11. A hexagonal cartridge, comprising:
an inner tube extending longitudinally, wherein the inner tube defines a channel with a top end and a bottom end, including a liquid substance; an outer casing configured to house the inner tube; and a hexagon shaped mouthpiece, on a first end of the outer casing configured with six air flow inlets, wherein each air flow inlet is configured to provide air passage from the inner tube. 12. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 11, further comprising a heat producing component on the bottom end, configured to disperse heat received from a heating element of an inhalation device, wherein the heating element is configured to heat a pre-vapor formulation of the liquid substance to form a vapor. 13. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 11, further comprising a vapor release component of the bottom end, configured to release a vapor upon being heated by the heat producing component. 14. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 11, wherein each of the six air flow inlets simultaneously releases vapor through the mouth piece. 15. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 12, wherein each of the six air flow inlets, draws on the heat producing component, resulting in simultaneously increasing the heating of the vapor. 16. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 12, further comprising a hexagonal battery, wherein the hexagonal battery is configured to prevent the cartridge from rolling off of a smooth surface. 17. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 12, wherein the outer casing is a hexagonal shape operable to provide strength and protection to the liquid substance. | A cartridge is disclosed. The cartridge includes an inner tube extending longitudinally, wherein the inner tube defines a channel with a top end and a bottom end, including a liquid substance. The cartridge includes a heat producing component on the bottom end, configured to disperse heat received from a heating element of an inhalation device, wherein the heating element is configured to heat a pre-vapor formulation of the liquid substance to form a vapor. The cartridge includes a vapor release component of the bottom end, configured to release a vapor upon being heated by the heat producing component. The cartridge includes an outer casing configured to house the inner tube. The outer casing includes a hexagon shaped mouthpiece, on a first end, configured with six air flow inlets. The outer casing includes a hexagon shaped casing connected to a second end, wherein the hexagon shaped casing is configured with at least six release holes.1. A cartridge, comprising:
an inner tube extending longitudinally, wherein the inner tube defines a channel with a top end and a bottom end, including a liquid substance; a heat producing component on the bottom end, configured to disperse heat received from a heating element of an inhalation device, wherein the heating element is configured to heat a pre-vapor formulation of the liquid substance to form a vapor; a vapor release component of the bottom end, configured to release a vapor upon being heated by the heat producing component; an outer casing configured to house the inner tube comprising:
a hexagon shaped mouthpiece, on a first end, configured with six air flow inlets; and
a hexagon shaped casing connected to a second end, wherein the hexagon shaped casing is configured with at least six release holes. 2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the hexagon shaped casing is configured to be in communication with the inner tube, resulting in the liquid substance making contact with the heating element through one or more of the six release holes. 3. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein one or more of the six release holes are positioned on one or more of the sides of the hexagon shaped casing. 4. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein one or more of the six release holes comprises of a circumference of at least 1.2 millimeters (mm). 5. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the heating element is ceramic. 6. The cartridge of claim 5, wherein the heating element has a resistance of 1.5 ohms and a direct heating function. 7. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the hexagon shaped casing further comprises 510 threading and configured to be removably attached to a power source or battery. 8. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the inner tube comprises of at least 0.5 milliliter (mL) capacity tank. 9. The cartridge of claim 8, wherein the capacity tank made of glass, and configured to encase a metal atomizer casing and a vapor stem. 10. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the hexagon mouthpiece is configured to be removably attached to the outer casing with a plurality of threads. 11. A hexagonal cartridge, comprising:
an inner tube extending longitudinally, wherein the inner tube defines a channel with a top end and a bottom end, including a liquid substance; an outer casing configured to house the inner tube; and a hexagon shaped mouthpiece, on a first end of the outer casing configured with six air flow inlets, wherein each air flow inlet is configured to provide air passage from the inner tube. 12. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 11, further comprising a heat producing component on the bottom end, configured to disperse heat received from a heating element of an inhalation device, wherein the heating element is configured to heat a pre-vapor formulation of the liquid substance to form a vapor. 13. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 11, further comprising a vapor release component of the bottom end, configured to release a vapor upon being heated by the heat producing component. 14. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 11, wherein each of the six air flow inlets simultaneously releases vapor through the mouth piece. 15. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 12, wherein each of the six air flow inlets, draws on the heat producing component, resulting in simultaneously increasing the heating of the vapor. 16. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 12, further comprising a hexagonal battery, wherein the hexagonal battery is configured to prevent the cartridge from rolling off of a smooth surface. 17. The hexagonal cartridge of claim 12, wherein the outer casing is a hexagonal shape operable to provide strength and protection to the liquid substance. | 3,600 |
349,023 | 16,806,588 | 3,679 | A receipt capture tool residing on a customer mobile device may be initiated when a customer completes an in-store or online purchase. The receipt capture tool may prompt the customer to capture an image of a receipt detailing a purchase and an item (e.g., product or service) purchased. For instance, the photo of a physical receipt may be taken by the mobile device, or an electronic receipt or email detailing the purchasing transmitted from a physical merchant or online merchant server may be stored. Receipt information may be extracted and saved with other information pertinent to the item purchased, including warranty information. If the customer needs to return or repair the item purchased at a future date, the receipt and warranty information may be subsequently accessed via their mobile device. The receipt and warranty information may also be stored in a searchable database to facilitate easy retrieval by the customer. | 1. A computer-implemented method for conducting a receipt capturing process, the method being implemented via one or more local or remote processors, servers, sensors, and/or transceivers, the method comprising, via the one or more local or remote processors, servers, sensors, and/or transceivers:
determining whether a customer purchased an item using a customer's account that has a receipt capturing tool activated; transmitting, in response to determining that the customer purchased the item using the account that has the receipt capturing tool activated, a captured receipt alert to the customer inquiring whether to capture a receipt of the purchased item; automatically capturing, in response to receiving an indication to capture the receipt of the purchased item, the receipt; analyzing the receipt to determine receipt information; and storing the receipt information in a secure database. 2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the receipt includes a hard copy receipt, an electronic receipt, or a receipt email. 3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising:
determining whether to activate a receipt capturing tool of the customer's account; receiving, in response to determining to activate the receipt capturing tool, a preferred communication method for receiving captured receipt alerts; and activating the receipt capturing tool of the customer's account. 4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the captured receipt alert includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, and an inquiry whether to capture and store the receipt. 5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the receipt information includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, a retention period, warranty information, and a category of which the receipt is stored in the secure database. 6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising linking the receipt information in the stored database to a warranty covering the purchased item or to an electronic version of the warranty covering the purchased item to facilitate remote retrieval of the receipt information and the electronic version of the warranty at a later data, such as remote retrieval via a customer mobile device. 7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising providing an option to purchase a warranty for the purchased item based upon the receipt information. 8. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the receipt information is remotely searchable via a customer mobile device or other computing device by at least one of type of purchased item, purchase date, purchase data range, purchase amount, purchase amount range, seller information, store, store chain, merchant chain, merchant, customer notes, and payment type. 9. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the receipt information includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, a retention period, warranty information, insurance information, a payment type, and a category of which the receipt is stored in the secure database. 10. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising manually capturing, in response to receiving an indication not to capture the receipt of the purchased item, the receipt to determine receipt information, wherein manually capturing the receipt comprises:
receiving a photograph of a hard copy receipt via a customer mobile device; obtaining or receiving an electronic receipt or a screen shot of the electronic receipt; or obtaining or receiving an email detailing the purchasing or a screen shot of the email. 11. A computer system for capturing a receipt associated with a purchase of an item, the system comprising:
a network; a computing device; and a server communicatively coupled to the computing device via the network, the server configured to:
determine whether a customer purchased an item using a customer's account that has a receipt capturing tool activate;
transmit, in response to a determination that the customer purchased the item using the account that has the receipt capturing tool activated, a captured receipt alert to the customer inquiring whether to capture a receipt of the purchased item;
automatically capture, in response to a receipt of an indication to capture the receipt of the purchased item, the receipt;
analyze the receipt to determine receipt information; and
store the receipt information in a secure database. 12. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the receipt includes a hard copy receipt, an electronic receipt, or a receipt email. 13. The computer system of claim 11, the server is further configured to:
determine whether to activate a receipt capturing tool of the customer's account; receive, in response to a determination to activate the receipt capturing tool, a preferred communication method for receiving captured receipt alerts; and activate the receipt capturing tool of the customer's account. 14. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the captured receipt alert includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, and an inquiry whether to capture and store the receipt. 15. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the receipt information includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, a retention period, warranty information, and a category of which the receipt is stored in the secure database. 16. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the server is further configured to link the receipt information in the stored database to a warranty covering the purchased item or to an electronic version of the warranty covering the purchased item to facilitate remote retrieval of the receipt information and the electronic version of the warranty at a later data, such as remote retrieval via a customer mobile device. 17. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the server is further configured to provide an option to purchase a warranty for the purchased item based upon the receipt information. 18. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the receipt information is remotely searchable via a customer mobile device or other computing device by at least one of type of purchased item, purchase date, purchase data range, purchase amount, purchase amount range, seller information, store, store chain, merchant chain, merchant, customer notes, and payment type. 19. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the receipt information includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, a retention period, warranty information, insurance information, a payment type, and a category of which the receipt is stored in the secure database. 20. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the server is further configured to manually capture, in response to a receipt of an indication not to capture the receipt of the purchased item, the receipt to determine receipt information, wherein to manually capture the receipt comprises to:
receive a photograph of a hard copy receipt via a customer mobile device; obtain or receive an electronic receipt or a screen shot of the electronic receipt; or obtain or receive an email detailing the purchasing or a screen shot of the email. | A receipt capture tool residing on a customer mobile device may be initiated when a customer completes an in-store or online purchase. The receipt capture tool may prompt the customer to capture an image of a receipt detailing a purchase and an item (e.g., product or service) purchased. For instance, the photo of a physical receipt may be taken by the mobile device, or an electronic receipt or email detailing the purchasing transmitted from a physical merchant or online merchant server may be stored. Receipt information may be extracted and saved with other information pertinent to the item purchased, including warranty information. If the customer needs to return or repair the item purchased at a future date, the receipt and warranty information may be subsequently accessed via their mobile device. The receipt and warranty information may also be stored in a searchable database to facilitate easy retrieval by the customer.1. A computer-implemented method for conducting a receipt capturing process, the method being implemented via one or more local or remote processors, servers, sensors, and/or transceivers, the method comprising, via the one or more local or remote processors, servers, sensors, and/or transceivers:
determining whether a customer purchased an item using a customer's account that has a receipt capturing tool activated; transmitting, in response to determining that the customer purchased the item using the account that has the receipt capturing tool activated, a captured receipt alert to the customer inquiring whether to capture a receipt of the purchased item; automatically capturing, in response to receiving an indication to capture the receipt of the purchased item, the receipt; analyzing the receipt to determine receipt information; and storing the receipt information in a secure database. 2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the receipt includes a hard copy receipt, an electronic receipt, or a receipt email. 3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising:
determining whether to activate a receipt capturing tool of the customer's account; receiving, in response to determining to activate the receipt capturing tool, a preferred communication method for receiving captured receipt alerts; and activating the receipt capturing tool of the customer's account. 4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the captured receipt alert includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, and an inquiry whether to capture and store the receipt. 5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the receipt information includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, a retention period, warranty information, and a category of which the receipt is stored in the secure database. 6. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising linking the receipt information in the stored database to a warranty covering the purchased item or to an electronic version of the warranty covering the purchased item to facilitate remote retrieval of the receipt information and the electronic version of the warranty at a later data, such as remote retrieval via a customer mobile device. 7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising providing an option to purchase a warranty for the purchased item based upon the receipt information. 8. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the receipt information is remotely searchable via a customer mobile device or other computing device by at least one of type of purchased item, purchase date, purchase data range, purchase amount, purchase amount range, seller information, store, store chain, merchant chain, merchant, customer notes, and payment type. 9. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein the receipt information includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, a retention period, warranty information, insurance information, a payment type, and a category of which the receipt is stored in the secure database. 10. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, further comprising manually capturing, in response to receiving an indication not to capture the receipt of the purchased item, the receipt to determine receipt information, wherein manually capturing the receipt comprises:
receiving a photograph of a hard copy receipt via a customer mobile device; obtaining or receiving an electronic receipt or a screen shot of the electronic receipt; or obtaining or receiving an email detailing the purchasing or a screen shot of the email. 11. A computer system for capturing a receipt associated with a purchase of an item, the system comprising:
a network; a computing device; and a server communicatively coupled to the computing device via the network, the server configured to:
determine whether a customer purchased an item using a customer's account that has a receipt capturing tool activate;
transmit, in response to a determination that the customer purchased the item using the account that has the receipt capturing tool activated, a captured receipt alert to the customer inquiring whether to capture a receipt of the purchased item;
automatically capture, in response to a receipt of an indication to capture the receipt of the purchased item, the receipt;
analyze the receipt to determine receipt information; and
store the receipt information in a secure database. 12. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the receipt includes a hard copy receipt, an electronic receipt, or a receipt email. 13. The computer system of claim 11, the server is further configured to:
determine whether to activate a receipt capturing tool of the customer's account; receive, in response to a determination to activate the receipt capturing tool, a preferred communication method for receiving captured receipt alerts; and activate the receipt capturing tool of the customer's account. 14. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the captured receipt alert includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, and an inquiry whether to capture and store the receipt. 15. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the receipt information includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, a retention period, warranty information, and a category of which the receipt is stored in the secure database. 16. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the server is further configured to link the receipt information in the stored database to a warranty covering the purchased item or to an electronic version of the warranty covering the purchased item to facilitate remote retrieval of the receipt information and the electronic version of the warranty at a later data, such as remote retrieval via a customer mobile device. 17. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the server is further configured to provide an option to purchase a warranty for the purchased item based upon the receipt information. 18. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the receipt information is remotely searchable via a customer mobile device or other computing device by at least one of type of purchased item, purchase date, purchase data range, purchase amount, purchase amount range, seller information, store, store chain, merchant chain, merchant, customer notes, and payment type. 19. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the receipt information includes at least one of a purchased item, a purchase date, a purchase amount, seller information, a retention period, warranty information, insurance information, a payment type, and a category of which the receipt is stored in the secure database. 20. The computer system of claim 11, wherein the server is further configured to manually capture, in response to a receipt of an indication not to capture the receipt of the purchased item, the receipt to determine receipt information, wherein to manually capture the receipt comprises to:
receive a photograph of a hard copy receipt via a customer mobile device; obtain or receive an electronic receipt or a screen shot of the electronic receipt; or obtain or receive an email detailing the purchasing or a screen shot of the email. | 3,600 |
349,024 | 16,806,585 | 3,679 | According to one embodiment, a magnetic disk device includes: a disk; a head including a main magnetic pole, a write shield that faces the main magnetic pole in a first direction and is separated from the main magnetic pole by a gap, a first assist element that is disposed in the gap and a second assist element that is disposed in the gap and is positioned relative to the first assist element in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a controller configured to: cause a first assist energy from the first assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk; and cause a second assist energy from the second assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk, wherein the first assist energy is different from the second assist energy. | 1. A magnetic disk device comprising:
a disk; a head including a main magnetic pole, a write shield that faces the main magnetic pole in a first direction and is separated from the main magnetic pole by a gap, a first assist element that is disposed in the gap, and a second assist element that is disposed in the gap and is positioned relative to the first assist element in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a controller configured to: cause a first assist energy from the first assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk; and cause a second assist energy from the second assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk, wherein the first assist energy is different from the second assist energy. 2. The magnetic disk device according to claim 1,
wherein the controller determines the first assist energy and the second assist energy based on an overwrite direction in which second data overwrites a portion of first data in a radial direction of the disk. 3. The magnetic disk device according to claim 2, wherein the controller determines the first assist energy and the second assist energy based on the overwrite direction by:
determining that the first assist element is one of a leading edge assist element or a trailing edge assist element; determining that the second assist element is the other of the leading edge assist element or the trailing edge assist element; and setting an assist energy of the trailing edge assist element to be less than an assist energy of the leading edge assist element. 4. The magnetic disk device according to claim 3,
wherein the controller is further configured to set the assist energy of the trailing edge assist element to be less than the assist energy of the leading edge assist element by setting a first current that is applied to the trailing edge assist element to be lower than a second current that is applied to the leading edge assist element. 5. The magnetic disk device according to claim 2,
wherein the overwrite direction corresponds to one of an inner radial direction of the disk or an outer radial direction of the disk. 6. The magnetic disk device according to claim 2,
wherein, when the head is positioned relative to the disk with a skew angle of 0°, the first direction is perpendicular to the overwrite direction. 7. The magnetic disk device according to claim 1,
wherein the controller is configured to apply a first current to the first assist element and a second current that is different than the first current to the second assist element. 8. The magnetic disk device according to claim 1,
wherein the first assist element comprises a high-frequency assist element that generates and applies a first high-frequency magnetic field to the disk as the first assist energy and the second assist element comprises a high-frequency assist element that generates and applies a second high-frequency magnetic field to the disk as the second assist energy. 9. The magnetic disk device according to claim 1,
wherein the first assist element comprises a thermal assist element that irradiates the disk with first near-field light as the first assist energy and the second assist element comprises a thermal assist element that irradiates the disk with second near-field light as the second assist energy. 10. A write operation method that is applied to a magnetic disk device,
the magnetic disk device including a disk and a head, the head including a main magnetic pole, a write shield that faces the main magnetic pole in a first direction and is separated from the main magnetic pole by a gap, a first assist element that is disposed in the gap, and a second assist element that is disposed in the gap and is positioned relative to the first assist element in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and the write operation method comprising: causing a first assist energy from the first assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk; and causing a second assist energy from the second assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk, wherein the first assist energy is different from the second assist energy. 11. The write operation method according to claim 10,
wherein the second direction corresponds to a radial direction of the disk. 12. The write operation method according to claim 10, further comprising
determining the first assist energy and the second assist energy based on an overwrite direction in which second data overwrites a portion of first data in a radial direction of the disk. 13. The write operation method according to claim 12, wherein determining the first assist energy and the second assist energy based on the overwrite direction comprises:
determining that the first assist element is one of a leading edge assist element or a trailing edge assist element; determining that the second assist element is the other of the leading edge assist element or the trailing edge assist element; and setting an assist energy of the trailing edge assist element to be less than an assist energy of the leading edge assist element. 14. The write operation method according to claim 13, wherein setting the assist energy of the trailing edge assist element to be less than the assist energy of the leading edge assist element comprises:
setting a first current that is applied to the trailing edge assist element to be lower than a second current that is applied to the leading edge assist element. 15. The write operation method according to claim 12,
wherein the overwrite direction corresponds to one of an inner radial direction of the disk or an outer radial direction of the disk. 16. The write operation method according to claim 12,
wherein, when the head is positioned relative to the disk with a skew angle of 0°, the first direction is perpendicular to the overwrite direction. 17. The write operation method according to claim 10, further comprising:
applying a first current to the first assist element and a second current that is different than the first current to the second assist element. 18. The write operation method according to claim 10,
wherein the first assist element comprises a high-frequency assist element that generates and applies a first high-frequency magnetic field to the disk as the first assist energy and the second assist element comprises a high-frequency assist element that generates and applies a second high-frequency magnetic field to the disk as the second assist energy. 19. A magnetic disk device comprising:
a disk; and a head including a main magnetic pole, a write shield that faces the main magnetic pole in a first direction and is separated from the main magnetic pole by a gap, a first assist element that is disposed in the gap, and a second assist element that is disposed in the gap and is positioned relative to the first assist element in a second direction intersecting the first direction, wherein the head is configured to be positioned at a first radial position of the disk to write first data and at a second radial position of the disk different from the first radial position to write second data, and wherein a size of a first region of the first data in a radial direction of the disk that is affected by a fringe of a recording magnetic field of the head is different from a size of a second region of the second data in the radial direction that is affected by the fringe. 20. The magnetic disk device of claim 19, further comprising a controller configured to:
set the size of the first region of the first data in the radial direction by causing a first assist energy from the first assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk while the first data is written; and set the size of the second region of the second data in the radial direction by causing a second assist energy from the first assist element to be applied to the disk and affect the coercive force of the disk while the second data is written, wherein the first assist energy is different from the second assist energy. | According to one embodiment, a magnetic disk device includes: a disk; a head including a main magnetic pole, a write shield that faces the main magnetic pole in a first direction and is separated from the main magnetic pole by a gap, a first assist element that is disposed in the gap and a second assist element that is disposed in the gap and is positioned relative to the first assist element in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a controller configured to: cause a first assist energy from the first assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk; and cause a second assist energy from the second assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk, wherein the first assist energy is different from the second assist energy.1. A magnetic disk device comprising:
a disk; a head including a main magnetic pole, a write shield that faces the main magnetic pole in a first direction and is separated from the main magnetic pole by a gap, a first assist element that is disposed in the gap, and a second assist element that is disposed in the gap and is positioned relative to the first assist element in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a controller configured to: cause a first assist energy from the first assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk; and cause a second assist energy from the second assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk, wherein the first assist energy is different from the second assist energy. 2. The magnetic disk device according to claim 1,
wherein the controller determines the first assist energy and the second assist energy based on an overwrite direction in which second data overwrites a portion of first data in a radial direction of the disk. 3. The magnetic disk device according to claim 2, wherein the controller determines the first assist energy and the second assist energy based on the overwrite direction by:
determining that the first assist element is one of a leading edge assist element or a trailing edge assist element; determining that the second assist element is the other of the leading edge assist element or the trailing edge assist element; and setting an assist energy of the trailing edge assist element to be less than an assist energy of the leading edge assist element. 4. The magnetic disk device according to claim 3,
wherein the controller is further configured to set the assist energy of the trailing edge assist element to be less than the assist energy of the leading edge assist element by setting a first current that is applied to the trailing edge assist element to be lower than a second current that is applied to the leading edge assist element. 5. The magnetic disk device according to claim 2,
wherein the overwrite direction corresponds to one of an inner radial direction of the disk or an outer radial direction of the disk. 6. The magnetic disk device according to claim 2,
wherein, when the head is positioned relative to the disk with a skew angle of 0°, the first direction is perpendicular to the overwrite direction. 7. The magnetic disk device according to claim 1,
wherein the controller is configured to apply a first current to the first assist element and a second current that is different than the first current to the second assist element. 8. The magnetic disk device according to claim 1,
wherein the first assist element comprises a high-frequency assist element that generates and applies a first high-frequency magnetic field to the disk as the first assist energy and the second assist element comprises a high-frequency assist element that generates and applies a second high-frequency magnetic field to the disk as the second assist energy. 9. The magnetic disk device according to claim 1,
wherein the first assist element comprises a thermal assist element that irradiates the disk with first near-field light as the first assist energy and the second assist element comprises a thermal assist element that irradiates the disk with second near-field light as the second assist energy. 10. A write operation method that is applied to a magnetic disk device,
the magnetic disk device including a disk and a head, the head including a main magnetic pole, a write shield that faces the main magnetic pole in a first direction and is separated from the main magnetic pole by a gap, a first assist element that is disposed in the gap, and a second assist element that is disposed in the gap and is positioned relative to the first assist element in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and the write operation method comprising: causing a first assist energy from the first assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk; and causing a second assist energy from the second assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk, wherein the first assist energy is different from the second assist energy. 11. The write operation method according to claim 10,
wherein the second direction corresponds to a radial direction of the disk. 12. The write operation method according to claim 10, further comprising
determining the first assist energy and the second assist energy based on an overwrite direction in which second data overwrites a portion of first data in a radial direction of the disk. 13. The write operation method according to claim 12, wherein determining the first assist energy and the second assist energy based on the overwrite direction comprises:
determining that the first assist element is one of a leading edge assist element or a trailing edge assist element; determining that the second assist element is the other of the leading edge assist element or the trailing edge assist element; and setting an assist energy of the trailing edge assist element to be less than an assist energy of the leading edge assist element. 14. The write operation method according to claim 13, wherein setting the assist energy of the trailing edge assist element to be less than the assist energy of the leading edge assist element comprises:
setting a first current that is applied to the trailing edge assist element to be lower than a second current that is applied to the leading edge assist element. 15. The write operation method according to claim 12,
wherein the overwrite direction corresponds to one of an inner radial direction of the disk or an outer radial direction of the disk. 16. The write operation method according to claim 12,
wherein, when the head is positioned relative to the disk with a skew angle of 0°, the first direction is perpendicular to the overwrite direction. 17. The write operation method according to claim 10, further comprising:
applying a first current to the first assist element and a second current that is different than the first current to the second assist element. 18. The write operation method according to claim 10,
wherein the first assist element comprises a high-frequency assist element that generates and applies a first high-frequency magnetic field to the disk as the first assist energy and the second assist element comprises a high-frequency assist element that generates and applies a second high-frequency magnetic field to the disk as the second assist energy. 19. A magnetic disk device comprising:
a disk; and a head including a main magnetic pole, a write shield that faces the main magnetic pole in a first direction and is separated from the main magnetic pole by a gap, a first assist element that is disposed in the gap, and a second assist element that is disposed in the gap and is positioned relative to the first assist element in a second direction intersecting the first direction, wherein the head is configured to be positioned at a first radial position of the disk to write first data and at a second radial position of the disk different from the first radial position to write second data, and wherein a size of a first region of the first data in a radial direction of the disk that is affected by a fringe of a recording magnetic field of the head is different from a size of a second region of the second data in the radial direction that is affected by the fringe. 20. The magnetic disk device of claim 19, further comprising a controller configured to:
set the size of the first region of the first data in the radial direction by causing a first assist energy from the first assist element to be applied to the disk and affect a coercive force of the disk while the first data is written; and set the size of the second region of the second data in the radial direction by causing a second assist energy from the first assist element to be applied to the disk and affect the coercive force of the disk while the second data is written, wherein the first assist energy is different from the second assist energy. | 3,600 |
349,025 | 16,806,598 | 3,679 | A patient-support sling is at least partially disposable in a recessed area of the mattress, the sling being tiltably supported by a frame and carrying a waste receptacle. The sling has an aperture and at least one opening, the opening being larger in area than a bedsore. The sling is configured to enable selective relocation of the opening, thereby enabling an accommodation of bed sores for reducing incidence and severity thereof. The receptacle is removably attachable to the pelvic support member and disposable in part below the aperture for receiving eliminated waste of the user. | 1-12. (canceled) 13. A flexible sling, said sling comprising:
a flexible frame including flexible two longitudinal edge elements extending parallel to a long axis of the sling and defining long edges of said sling, said flexible frame further including two flexible transverse edge elements extending transversely to said long axis of the sling and defining short edges of said sling, each of said longitudinal edge elements being connected to each of said transverse edge elements; a plurality of flexible longitudinal inside elements each slidably connected at opposite ends to said transverse edge elements; a plurality of flexible transverse inside elements each slidably connected at opposite ends to said longitudinal edge elements, said longitudinal inside elements being spaced at variable distances from each other, said transverse inside elements being spaced at variable distances from each other. 14. The sling of claim 13 wherein said transverse inside elements are primary transverse inside elements all having a first common length, further comprising a plurality of secondary transverse inside elements having a second common length shorter than said first common length, each of said secondary transverse inside elements being connected at one end to one of said longitudinal edge elements and at an opposite end to one of said longitudinal inside elements, thereby providing an aperture in said sling member. 15. The sling of claim 13, further comprising a receptacle removably attachable to said sling and disposable in part below said aperture for receiving eliminated waste of the user. 16. The pelvic support member of claim 13 wherein said edge elements and said inside elements include fabric strips. 17. A method for managing human waste collection and disposal for a bed-ridden user, comprising:
providing a pelvic support member suspended at least in part over a mattress at a pelvic region of the user, said pelvic support member having an aperture, said pelvic support member having at least one additional opening; providing a bag dimensioned to fit said aperture; removably attaching said bag to said pelvic support member so that a pocket or receptacle portion of said bag is disposed below said aperture; and adjusting said pelvic support member to change a geometric parameter of said aperture and/or at least one additional opening, said geometric parameter being taken from the group consisting of (a) size of said aperture and said opening and (b) location thereof relative to edges of said pelvic support member. 18. The method of claim 17 wherein said pelvic support member includes longitudinally extending flexible elongate elements each slidably attached to transverse edge elements of said pelvic support member and further includes transversely extending flexible elongate elements each slidably attached to longitudinal edge elements of said pelvic support member, the adjusting of said pelvic support member including sliding at least one of said flexible elongate elements along respective ones of said transverse edge elements and said longitudinal edge elements. 19. The method of claim 18 wherein the adjusting of said pelvic support member includes sliding a plurality of said flexible elongate elements along respective ones of said transverse edge elements and said longitudinal edge elements. 20. The method of claim 17 wherein the removable attaching of said bag to said pelvic support member includes folding flanges or flaps of said bag over and around a portion of said pelvic support member so that terminal portions of said flanges or flaps are located underneath said pelvic support member, the attaching of said bag to said pelvic support member further including coupling first fasteners to second fasteners. 21. The method defined in claim 20, further comprising removing said bag from said pelvic support member upon a deposition of human waste into said receptacle portion of said bag, the removing of said bag including uncoupling said first fasteners from said second fasteners and unfolding said flanges or flaps from said portion of said pelvic support member. 22. A user support system comprising:
(a) plurality of posts; (b) a personal support member suspended from said posts so as to be aligned for support of a portion of a user, said support member having an aperture or opening; and (c) a tilting mechanism incorporated into said posts which is operatively connected to said support member and configured to rotate or tilt the portion of the user. 23. The system defined in claim 22, further comprising a receptacle removably attachable to said pelvic support member and disposable in part below said aperture for receiving eliminated waste of the user. 24. The system defined in claim 22 wherein said pelvic support member is configured for enabling a user to change a geometric parameter of said aperture taken from the group consisting of size of said aperture and location thereof relative to edges of said pelvic support member. 25. The system of claim 24 wherein said pelvic support member includes longitudinally extending flexible elongate elements each slidably attached to transverse edge elements of said pelvic support member and further includes transversely extending flexible elongate elements each slidably attached to longitudinal edge elements of said pelvic support member. | A patient-support sling is at least partially disposable in a recessed area of the mattress, the sling being tiltably supported by a frame and carrying a waste receptacle. The sling has an aperture and at least one opening, the opening being larger in area than a bedsore. The sling is configured to enable selective relocation of the opening, thereby enabling an accommodation of bed sores for reducing incidence and severity thereof. The receptacle is removably attachable to the pelvic support member and disposable in part below the aperture for receiving eliminated waste of the user.1-12. (canceled) 13. A flexible sling, said sling comprising:
a flexible frame including flexible two longitudinal edge elements extending parallel to a long axis of the sling and defining long edges of said sling, said flexible frame further including two flexible transverse edge elements extending transversely to said long axis of the sling and defining short edges of said sling, each of said longitudinal edge elements being connected to each of said transverse edge elements; a plurality of flexible longitudinal inside elements each slidably connected at opposite ends to said transverse edge elements; a plurality of flexible transverse inside elements each slidably connected at opposite ends to said longitudinal edge elements, said longitudinal inside elements being spaced at variable distances from each other, said transverse inside elements being spaced at variable distances from each other. 14. The sling of claim 13 wherein said transverse inside elements are primary transverse inside elements all having a first common length, further comprising a plurality of secondary transverse inside elements having a second common length shorter than said first common length, each of said secondary transverse inside elements being connected at one end to one of said longitudinal edge elements and at an opposite end to one of said longitudinal inside elements, thereby providing an aperture in said sling member. 15. The sling of claim 13, further comprising a receptacle removably attachable to said sling and disposable in part below said aperture for receiving eliminated waste of the user. 16. The pelvic support member of claim 13 wherein said edge elements and said inside elements include fabric strips. 17. A method for managing human waste collection and disposal for a bed-ridden user, comprising:
providing a pelvic support member suspended at least in part over a mattress at a pelvic region of the user, said pelvic support member having an aperture, said pelvic support member having at least one additional opening; providing a bag dimensioned to fit said aperture; removably attaching said bag to said pelvic support member so that a pocket or receptacle portion of said bag is disposed below said aperture; and adjusting said pelvic support member to change a geometric parameter of said aperture and/or at least one additional opening, said geometric parameter being taken from the group consisting of (a) size of said aperture and said opening and (b) location thereof relative to edges of said pelvic support member. 18. The method of claim 17 wherein said pelvic support member includes longitudinally extending flexible elongate elements each slidably attached to transverse edge elements of said pelvic support member and further includes transversely extending flexible elongate elements each slidably attached to longitudinal edge elements of said pelvic support member, the adjusting of said pelvic support member including sliding at least one of said flexible elongate elements along respective ones of said transverse edge elements and said longitudinal edge elements. 19. The method of claim 18 wherein the adjusting of said pelvic support member includes sliding a plurality of said flexible elongate elements along respective ones of said transverse edge elements and said longitudinal edge elements. 20. The method of claim 17 wherein the removable attaching of said bag to said pelvic support member includes folding flanges or flaps of said bag over and around a portion of said pelvic support member so that terminal portions of said flanges or flaps are located underneath said pelvic support member, the attaching of said bag to said pelvic support member further including coupling first fasteners to second fasteners. 21. The method defined in claim 20, further comprising removing said bag from said pelvic support member upon a deposition of human waste into said receptacle portion of said bag, the removing of said bag including uncoupling said first fasteners from said second fasteners and unfolding said flanges or flaps from said portion of said pelvic support member. 22. A user support system comprising:
(a) plurality of posts; (b) a personal support member suspended from said posts so as to be aligned for support of a portion of a user, said support member having an aperture or opening; and (c) a tilting mechanism incorporated into said posts which is operatively connected to said support member and configured to rotate or tilt the portion of the user. 23. The system defined in claim 22, further comprising a receptacle removably attachable to said pelvic support member and disposable in part below said aperture for receiving eliminated waste of the user. 24. The system defined in claim 22 wherein said pelvic support member is configured for enabling a user to change a geometric parameter of said aperture taken from the group consisting of size of said aperture and location thereof relative to edges of said pelvic support member. 25. The system of claim 24 wherein said pelvic support member includes longitudinally extending flexible elongate elements each slidably attached to transverse edge elements of said pelvic support member and further includes transversely extending flexible elongate elements each slidably attached to longitudinal edge elements of said pelvic support member. | 3,600 |
349,026 | 16,806,581 | 3,679 | An example integrated circuit package includes an acoustic wave resonator, the acoustic wave resonator including a Fresnel surface. In some examples, the Fresnel surface includes a plurality of recessed features and/or protruding features at different locations on the Fresnel surface, each of the plurality of features to confine main mode acoustic energy from a respective portion of the Fresnel surface in a central portion of the acoustic wave resonator. | 1. An integrated circuit package, comprising:
an acoustic wave resonator including: a piezoelectric material having an edge, the edge including a Fresnel surface; a first electrode having a first one or more fingers on the piezoelectric material; and a second electrode having a second one or more fingers on the piezoelectric material, the second one or more fingers interlaced with the first one or more fingers. 2. The integrated circuit package of claim 1, wherein the piezoelectric material has a central portion, and the Fresnel surface includes protruding features that confine main mode acoustic energy in the central portion. 3. The integrated circuit package of claim 2, wherein distances between the protruding features change across the Fresnel surface. 4. The integrated circuit package of claim 2, wherein at least one of the protruding features has at least one of a sloped surface, a rectangular shape, or a stair-stepped shape. 5. The integrated circuit package of claim 1, further comprising an integrated circuit electrically coupled to the acoustic wave resonator. 6. An acoustic wave resonator, comprising:
a piezoelectric material having a central portion and first and second edges, the first and second edges having protruding features that confine main mode acoustic energy from different portions of the piezoelectric material in the central portion; a first electrode having a first one or more fingers on the piezoelectric material; and a second electrode having a second one or more fingers on the piezoelectric material, the second one or more fingers interlaced with the first one or more fingers. 7. The acoustic wave resonator of claim 6, wherein distances between the protruding features change across the first edge. 8. The acoustic wave resonator of claim 6, wherein at least one of the protruding features has at least one of a curved edge, a straight edge, a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, or a stair-stepped shape. 9. The acoustic wave resonator of claim 6, wherein the protruding features are patterned by a semiconductor fabrication process. | An example integrated circuit package includes an acoustic wave resonator, the acoustic wave resonator including a Fresnel surface. In some examples, the Fresnel surface includes a plurality of recessed features and/or protruding features at different locations on the Fresnel surface, each of the plurality of features to confine main mode acoustic energy from a respective portion of the Fresnel surface in a central portion of the acoustic wave resonator.1. An integrated circuit package, comprising:
an acoustic wave resonator including: a piezoelectric material having an edge, the edge including a Fresnel surface; a first electrode having a first one or more fingers on the piezoelectric material; and a second electrode having a second one or more fingers on the piezoelectric material, the second one or more fingers interlaced with the first one or more fingers. 2. The integrated circuit package of claim 1, wherein the piezoelectric material has a central portion, and the Fresnel surface includes protruding features that confine main mode acoustic energy in the central portion. 3. The integrated circuit package of claim 2, wherein distances between the protruding features change across the Fresnel surface. 4. The integrated circuit package of claim 2, wherein at least one of the protruding features has at least one of a sloped surface, a rectangular shape, or a stair-stepped shape. 5. The integrated circuit package of claim 1, further comprising an integrated circuit electrically coupled to the acoustic wave resonator. 6. An acoustic wave resonator, comprising:
a piezoelectric material having a central portion and first and second edges, the first and second edges having protruding features that confine main mode acoustic energy from different portions of the piezoelectric material in the central portion; a first electrode having a first one or more fingers on the piezoelectric material; and a second electrode having a second one or more fingers on the piezoelectric material, the second one or more fingers interlaced with the first one or more fingers. 7. The acoustic wave resonator of claim 6, wherein distances between the protruding features change across the first edge. 8. The acoustic wave resonator of claim 6, wherein at least one of the protruding features has at least one of a curved edge, a straight edge, a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, or a stair-stepped shape. 9. The acoustic wave resonator of claim 6, wherein the protruding features are patterned by a semiconductor fabrication process. | 3,600 |
349,027 | 16,806,591 | 3,679 | An electric machine includes a stator core, interconnected hairpin windings, and a terminal. The interconnected hairpin windings are arranged between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the core. The interconnected hairpin windings are arranged to form a plurality of electrical phases. The terminal is configured to connect a first of the plurality of electrical phases of the hairpin windings to a power source. The terminal has a first plate that is connected to a first pair of hairpins that are disposed along the outer diameter of the core. The terminal has a second plate that is connected to a second pair of hairpins that are disposed along the inner diameter of the core. The terminal has a bridge plate that extends between and connects the first plate to the second plate. | 1. An electric machine comprising:
a stator core defining slots that are circumferentially arranged between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the stator core, each slot having a plurality of pin positions that is arranged in a direction that extends from the inner diameter toward the outer diameter; hairpin windings having interconnected hairpins that are arranged to form first, second, and third electrical phases; a first terminal configured to connect the first electrical phase of the hairpin windings to a power source, the first terminal having a first plate that is connected to a first pair of hairpins that partially form the first electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a second plate that is connected to a second pair of hairpins that partially form the first electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a first bridge plate that extends between and connects the first plate to the second plate; a second terminal configured to connect the second electrical phase of the hairpin windings to the power source, the second terminal having a third plate that is connected to a third pair of hairpins that partially form the second electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a fourth plate that is connected to a fourth pair of hairpins that partially form the second electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a second bridge plate that extends between and connects the third plate to the fourth plate; and a third terminal configured to connect the third electrical phase of the hairpin windings to the power source, the third terminal having a fifth plate that is connected to a fifth pair of hairpins that partially form the third electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a sixth plate that is connected to a sixth pair of hairpins that partially form the third electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a third bridge plate that extends between and connects the fifth plate to the sixth plate. 2. The electric machine of claim 1, wherein the first plate defines a first set of notches that receive the first pair of hairpins and the second plate defines a second set of notches that receive the second pair of hairpins. 3. The electric machine of claim 2, wherein the third plate defines a third set of notches that receive the third pair of hairpins and the fourth plate defines a fourth set of notches that receive the fourth pair of hairpins. 4. The electric machine of claim 3, wherein the fifth plate defines a fifth set of notches that receive the fifth pair of hairpins and the sixth plate defines a sixth set of notches that receive the sixth pair of hairpins. 5. The electric machine of claim 1, wherein the first plate, third plate, and fifth plate each define eyelets that are configured to receive fasteners. 6. A vehicle comprising:
a battery; and an electric machine configured to draw electrical power from the battery to propel the vehicle and to deliver electrical power to the battery during regenerative braking, the electric machine having a rotor and a stator, the stator having,
a core defining slots that extend between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the core,
interconnected hairpin windings arranged within the slots between the inner diameter and the outer diameter, and arranged to form at least one electrical phase, and
a terminal configured to connect a first of the at least one electrical phase of the hairpin windings to the battery, the terminal having a first plate that is connected to a first pair of hairpins that partially form the first of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a second plate that is connected to a second pair of hairpins that partially form the first of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a bridge plate that extends between and connects the first plate to the second plate. 7. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein the first plate defines a first set of notches that receive the first pair of hairpins and the second plate defines a second set of notches that receive the second pair of hairpins. 8. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein the first plate defines an eyelet that is configured to receive a fastener. 9. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein stator has a second terminal configured to connect a second of the at least one electrical phase of the hairpin windings to the battery, the second terminal having a third plate that is connected to a third pair of hairpins that partially form the second of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a fourth plate that is connected to a fourth pair of hairpins that partially form the second of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a second bridge plate that extends between and connects the third plate to the fourth plate. 10. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein the third plate defines a third set of notches that receive the third pair of hairpins and the fourth plate defines a fourth set of notches that receive the fourth pair of hairpins. 11. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein the third plate defines an eyelet that is configured to receive a fastener. 12. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein stator has a third terminal configured to connect a third of the at least one electrical phase of the hairpin windings to the battery, the third terminal having a fifth plate that is connected to a fifth pair of hairpins that partially form the third of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a sixth plate that is connected to a sixth pair of hairpins that partially form the third of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a third bridge plate that extends between and connects the fifth plate to the sixth plate. 13. The vehicle of claim 12, wherein the fifth plate defines a fifth set of notches that receive the fifth pair of hairpins and the sixth plate defines a sixth set of notches that receive the sixth pair of hairpins. 14. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein the fifth plate defines an eyelet that is configured to receive a fastener. 15. An electric machine comprising:
a stator core defining slots that extend between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the core; interconnected hairpin windings arranged within the slots between the inner diameter and the outer diameter, and arranged to form at a plurality of electrical phases; and a terminal configured to connect a first of the plurality of electrical phases of the hairpin windings to a power source, the terminal having a first plate that is connected to a first pair of hairpins that partially form the first of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a second plate that is connected to a second pair of hairpins that partially form the first of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a bridge plate that extends between and connects the first plate to the second plate. 16. The electric machine of claim 15, wherein the first plate defines a first set of notches that receive the first pair of hairpins and the second plate defines a second set of notches that receive the second pair of hairpins. 17. The electric machine of claim 15 further comprising a second terminal configured to connect a second of the plurality of electrical phases of the hairpin windings to the power source, the second terminal having a third plate that is connected to a third pair of hairpins that partially form the second of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a fourth plate that is connected to a fourth pair of hairpins that partially form the second of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a second bridge plate that extends between and connects the third plate to the fourth plate. 18. The electric machine of claim 17, wherein the third plate defines a third set of notches that receive the third pair of hairpins and the fourth plate defines a fourth set of notches that receive the fourth pair of hairpins. 19. The electric machine of claim 17 further comprising a third terminal configured to connect a third of the plurality of electrical phases of the hairpin windings to the power source, the third terminal having a fifth plate that is connected to a fifth pair of hairpins that partially form the third of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a sixth plate that is connected to a sixth pair of hairpins that partially form the third of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a third bridge plate that extends between and connects the fifth plate to the sixth plate. 20. The electric machine of claim 19, wherein the fifth plate defines a fifth set of notches that receive the fifth pair of hairpins and the sixth plate defines a sixth set of notches that receive the sixth pair of hairpins. | An electric machine includes a stator core, interconnected hairpin windings, and a terminal. The interconnected hairpin windings are arranged between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the core. The interconnected hairpin windings are arranged to form a plurality of electrical phases. The terminal is configured to connect a first of the plurality of electrical phases of the hairpin windings to a power source. The terminal has a first plate that is connected to a first pair of hairpins that are disposed along the outer diameter of the core. The terminal has a second plate that is connected to a second pair of hairpins that are disposed along the inner diameter of the core. The terminal has a bridge plate that extends between and connects the first plate to the second plate.1. An electric machine comprising:
a stator core defining slots that are circumferentially arranged between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the stator core, each slot having a plurality of pin positions that is arranged in a direction that extends from the inner diameter toward the outer diameter; hairpin windings having interconnected hairpins that are arranged to form first, second, and third electrical phases; a first terminal configured to connect the first electrical phase of the hairpin windings to a power source, the first terminal having a first plate that is connected to a first pair of hairpins that partially form the first electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a second plate that is connected to a second pair of hairpins that partially form the first electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a first bridge plate that extends between and connects the first plate to the second plate; a second terminal configured to connect the second electrical phase of the hairpin windings to the power source, the second terminal having a third plate that is connected to a third pair of hairpins that partially form the second electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a fourth plate that is connected to a fourth pair of hairpins that partially form the second electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a second bridge plate that extends between and connects the third plate to the fourth plate; and a third terminal configured to connect the third electrical phase of the hairpin windings to the power source, the third terminal having a fifth plate that is connected to a fifth pair of hairpins that partially form the third electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a sixth plate that is connected to a sixth pair of hairpins that partially form the third electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a third bridge plate that extends between and connects the fifth plate to the sixth plate. 2. The electric machine of claim 1, wherein the first plate defines a first set of notches that receive the first pair of hairpins and the second plate defines a second set of notches that receive the second pair of hairpins. 3. The electric machine of claim 2, wherein the third plate defines a third set of notches that receive the third pair of hairpins and the fourth plate defines a fourth set of notches that receive the fourth pair of hairpins. 4. The electric machine of claim 3, wherein the fifth plate defines a fifth set of notches that receive the fifth pair of hairpins and the sixth plate defines a sixth set of notches that receive the sixth pair of hairpins. 5. The electric machine of claim 1, wherein the first plate, third plate, and fifth plate each define eyelets that are configured to receive fasteners. 6. A vehicle comprising:
a battery; and an electric machine configured to draw electrical power from the battery to propel the vehicle and to deliver electrical power to the battery during regenerative braking, the electric machine having a rotor and a stator, the stator having,
a core defining slots that extend between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the core,
interconnected hairpin windings arranged within the slots between the inner diameter and the outer diameter, and arranged to form at least one electrical phase, and
a terminal configured to connect a first of the at least one electrical phase of the hairpin windings to the battery, the terminal having a first plate that is connected to a first pair of hairpins that partially form the first of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a second plate that is connected to a second pair of hairpins that partially form the first of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a bridge plate that extends between and connects the first plate to the second plate. 7. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein the first plate defines a first set of notches that receive the first pair of hairpins and the second plate defines a second set of notches that receive the second pair of hairpins. 8. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein the first plate defines an eyelet that is configured to receive a fastener. 9. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein stator has a second terminal configured to connect a second of the at least one electrical phase of the hairpin windings to the battery, the second terminal having a third plate that is connected to a third pair of hairpins that partially form the second of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a fourth plate that is connected to a fourth pair of hairpins that partially form the second of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a second bridge plate that extends between and connects the third plate to the fourth plate. 10. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein the third plate defines a third set of notches that receive the third pair of hairpins and the fourth plate defines a fourth set of notches that receive the fourth pair of hairpins. 11. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein the third plate defines an eyelet that is configured to receive a fastener. 12. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein stator has a third terminal configured to connect a third of the at least one electrical phase of the hairpin windings to the battery, the third terminal having a fifth plate that is connected to a fifth pair of hairpins that partially form the third of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a sixth plate that is connected to a sixth pair of hairpins that partially form the third of the at least one electrical phase and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a third bridge plate that extends between and connects the fifth plate to the sixth plate. 13. The vehicle of claim 12, wherein the fifth plate defines a fifth set of notches that receive the fifth pair of hairpins and the sixth plate defines a sixth set of notches that receive the sixth pair of hairpins. 14. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein the fifth plate defines an eyelet that is configured to receive a fastener. 15. An electric machine comprising:
a stator core defining slots that extend between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the core; interconnected hairpin windings arranged within the slots between the inner diameter and the outer diameter, and arranged to form at a plurality of electrical phases; and a terminal configured to connect a first of the plurality of electrical phases of the hairpin windings to a power source, the terminal having a first plate that is connected to a first pair of hairpins that partially form the first of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a second plate that is connected to a second pair of hairpins that partially form the first of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a bridge plate that extends between and connects the first plate to the second plate. 16. The electric machine of claim 15, wherein the first plate defines a first set of notches that receive the first pair of hairpins and the second plate defines a second set of notches that receive the second pair of hairpins. 17. The electric machine of claim 15 further comprising a second terminal configured to connect a second of the plurality of electrical phases of the hairpin windings to the power source, the second terminal having a third plate that is connected to a third pair of hairpins that partially form the second of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a fourth plate that is connected to a fourth pair of hairpins that partially form the second of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a second bridge plate that extends between and connects the third plate to the fourth plate. 18. The electric machine of claim 17, wherein the third plate defines a third set of notches that receive the third pair of hairpins and the fourth plate defines a fourth set of notches that receive the fourth pair of hairpins. 19. The electric machine of claim 17 further comprising a third terminal configured to connect a third of the plurality of electrical phases of the hairpin windings to the power source, the third terminal having a fifth plate that is connected to a fifth pair of hairpins that partially form the third of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the outer diameter of the stator core, a sixth plate that is connected to a sixth pair of hairpins that partially form the third of the plurality of electrical phases and are disposed along the inner diameter of the stator core, and a third bridge plate that extends between and connects the fifth plate to the sixth plate. 20. The electric machine of claim 19, wherein the fifth plate defines a fifth set of notches that receive the fifth pair of hairpins and the sixth plate defines a sixth set of notches that receive the sixth pair of hairpins. | 3,600 |
349,028 | 16,806,596 | 3,631 | A device for securing threaded rod relative to concrete and metal decking is provided. The device can include a housing with a securement portion and a flange, at least two plunger pieces that can be disposed within the securement portion, a first biasing member that can be arranged within the securement portion to urge the plunger pieces into engagement with the threaded rod, a bracket that can be disposed around a portion of the housing to provide rigid positioning of the housing to secure the housing perpendicular to the metal decking when concrete is poured over the metal decking, and a second biasing member that can be disposed around a portion of the housing to bias the flange away from the metal decking. | 1. A device for securing a threaded rod relative to concrete and metal decking, with the device being configured to be installed using a hammer, the device comprising:
a housing configured to be embedded in the concrete and slidably receive the threaded rod, the housing including a securement portion and a flange extending outwardly relative to the securement portion, the flange being configured to secure the housing within the concrete; at least two plunger pieces disposed within the securement portion; a first biasing member arranged within the securement portion to urge the plunger pieces into engagement with the threaded rod; a bracket disposed around a portion of the housing, the bracket configured to be secured to the metal decking and provide rigid positioning of the housing to secure the housing perpendicular to the metal decking when concrete is poured over the metal decking; and a second biasing member disposed around a portion of the housing to bias the flange away from the metal decking. 2. The device of claim 1, further comprising:
a deck holder with a hole, the deck holder configured to extend thorough the metal decking; wherein the housing is at least partially received within the hole of the deck holder and is configured to receive the threaded rod via the hole of the deck holder. 3. The device of claim 2, wherein the deck holder has flanges configured to retain the deck holder within the metal decking. 4. The device of claim 3, wherein the flanges of the deck holder are disposed opposite the bracket from the flange of the housing. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the securement portion of the housing includes a ribbed end that engages with a rib on an inside surface of the deck holder to secure the housing within the deck holder. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the securement portion includes a cylindrical profile with flattened portions; and
wherein an opening in the bracket through which the securement portion extends includes flattened portions that engage the flattened portions of the securement portion. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein a first end of the second biasing member is seated on the bracket and a second end of the second biasing member is seated on the flange, to bias the flange away from the bracket when a hammer strike during installation drives the flange towards the metal decking. 8. The device of claim 1, further comprising a backplate arranged to close the housing to retain the plunger pieces and the first biasing member therein and to seal the housing to the concrete. 9. The device of claim 8, wherein the backplate threadedly engages with the housing. 10. A device for securing a threaded rod relative to concrete that is set using a setting structure, the device comprising:
a housing configured to be embedded in the concrete, the housing including a securement portion and a flange that extends outwardly relative to the securement portion, the flange being configured to secure the housing within the concrete; a deck holder with a hole and a plurality of flanges around the hole at a first end of the deck holder, the securement portion of the housing being at least partially retained within the hole and the plurality of flanges being configured to engage the setting structure with the deck holder extending through a hole in the setting structure; a set of plunger pieces disposed within the securement portion; and a biasing member disposed within the housing to urge the plunger pieces to engage the threaded rod when the threaded rod extends through the hole of the deck holder into the housing. 11. The device of claim 10, further comprising:
a bracket slidably secured to the housing, the bracket configured to seat against and be secured to the setting structure to support the housing in a perpendicular orientation relative to the setting structure when concrete is poured over the setting structure. 12. The device of claim 11, further comprising:
a second biasing member disposed between the bracket and the housing to bias the housing away from the bracket when the housing is moved towards the bracket. 13. The device of claim 12, wherein the second biasing member is configured to bias the housing away from the bracket as the housing is driven into the deck holder by a hammer blow. 14. The device of claim 11, wherein the securement portion includes a cylindrical profile with flattened portions; and
wherein an opening in the bracket through which the securement portion extends includes flattened portions that engage the flattened portions of the securement portion. 15. The device of claim 10, wherein the housing includes a ribbed portion. 16. The device of claim 15, wherein the deckholder has a ribbed portion inside the hole and the ribbed portion of the housing is secured within the ribbed portion of the deckholder. 17. The device of claim 10, wherein the housing has a hexagonal head on a side of the flange opposite the securement portion. 18. The device of claim 17, wherein the backplate is received within the hexagonal head. 19. A method of securing a threaded rod relative to concrete, the method comprising:
seating a deck holder of a securement device through a hole in a setting structure, the securement device including a housing secured to the deck holder and a bracket slidably secured to the housing, and the housing including a securement portion, a rod opening disposed within the deck holder, a set of plunger pieces within the securement portion that are biased towards the rod opening, and a backplate to secure the plunger pieces within the housing; striking the housing to secure the deck holder to the setting structure; pouring the concrete onto the setting structure to set around the bracket and the housing; after the concrete is set, sliding the threaded rod through the deck holder into the rod opening so that the plunger pieces move away from the rod opening, against the bias towards the rod opening, to admit the threaded rod; and after sliding the threaded rod into the securement portion of the housing, loading the threaded rod to urge the plunger pieces towards the rod opening to secure the threaded rod relative to the concrete. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein during the striking of the housing, a biasing member disposed between the bracket and the housing biases the housing away from the bracket. | A device for securing threaded rod relative to concrete and metal decking is provided. The device can include a housing with a securement portion and a flange, at least two plunger pieces that can be disposed within the securement portion, a first biasing member that can be arranged within the securement portion to urge the plunger pieces into engagement with the threaded rod, a bracket that can be disposed around a portion of the housing to provide rigid positioning of the housing to secure the housing perpendicular to the metal decking when concrete is poured over the metal decking, and a second biasing member that can be disposed around a portion of the housing to bias the flange away from the metal decking.1. A device for securing a threaded rod relative to concrete and metal decking, with the device being configured to be installed using a hammer, the device comprising:
a housing configured to be embedded in the concrete and slidably receive the threaded rod, the housing including a securement portion and a flange extending outwardly relative to the securement portion, the flange being configured to secure the housing within the concrete; at least two plunger pieces disposed within the securement portion; a first biasing member arranged within the securement portion to urge the plunger pieces into engagement with the threaded rod; a bracket disposed around a portion of the housing, the bracket configured to be secured to the metal decking and provide rigid positioning of the housing to secure the housing perpendicular to the metal decking when concrete is poured over the metal decking; and a second biasing member disposed around a portion of the housing to bias the flange away from the metal decking. 2. The device of claim 1, further comprising:
a deck holder with a hole, the deck holder configured to extend thorough the metal decking; wherein the housing is at least partially received within the hole of the deck holder and is configured to receive the threaded rod via the hole of the deck holder. 3. The device of claim 2, wherein the deck holder has flanges configured to retain the deck holder within the metal decking. 4. The device of claim 3, wherein the flanges of the deck holder are disposed opposite the bracket from the flange of the housing. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the securement portion of the housing includes a ribbed end that engages with a rib on an inside surface of the deck holder to secure the housing within the deck holder. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the securement portion includes a cylindrical profile with flattened portions; and
wherein an opening in the bracket through which the securement portion extends includes flattened portions that engage the flattened portions of the securement portion. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein a first end of the second biasing member is seated on the bracket and a second end of the second biasing member is seated on the flange, to bias the flange away from the bracket when a hammer strike during installation drives the flange towards the metal decking. 8. The device of claim 1, further comprising a backplate arranged to close the housing to retain the plunger pieces and the first biasing member therein and to seal the housing to the concrete. 9. The device of claim 8, wherein the backplate threadedly engages with the housing. 10. A device for securing a threaded rod relative to concrete that is set using a setting structure, the device comprising:
a housing configured to be embedded in the concrete, the housing including a securement portion and a flange that extends outwardly relative to the securement portion, the flange being configured to secure the housing within the concrete; a deck holder with a hole and a plurality of flanges around the hole at a first end of the deck holder, the securement portion of the housing being at least partially retained within the hole and the plurality of flanges being configured to engage the setting structure with the deck holder extending through a hole in the setting structure; a set of plunger pieces disposed within the securement portion; and a biasing member disposed within the housing to urge the plunger pieces to engage the threaded rod when the threaded rod extends through the hole of the deck holder into the housing. 11. The device of claim 10, further comprising:
a bracket slidably secured to the housing, the bracket configured to seat against and be secured to the setting structure to support the housing in a perpendicular orientation relative to the setting structure when concrete is poured over the setting structure. 12. The device of claim 11, further comprising:
a second biasing member disposed between the bracket and the housing to bias the housing away from the bracket when the housing is moved towards the bracket. 13. The device of claim 12, wherein the second biasing member is configured to bias the housing away from the bracket as the housing is driven into the deck holder by a hammer blow. 14. The device of claim 11, wherein the securement portion includes a cylindrical profile with flattened portions; and
wherein an opening in the bracket through which the securement portion extends includes flattened portions that engage the flattened portions of the securement portion. 15. The device of claim 10, wherein the housing includes a ribbed portion. 16. The device of claim 15, wherein the deckholder has a ribbed portion inside the hole and the ribbed portion of the housing is secured within the ribbed portion of the deckholder. 17. The device of claim 10, wherein the housing has a hexagonal head on a side of the flange opposite the securement portion. 18. The device of claim 17, wherein the backplate is received within the hexagonal head. 19. A method of securing a threaded rod relative to concrete, the method comprising:
seating a deck holder of a securement device through a hole in a setting structure, the securement device including a housing secured to the deck holder and a bracket slidably secured to the housing, and the housing including a securement portion, a rod opening disposed within the deck holder, a set of plunger pieces within the securement portion that are biased towards the rod opening, and a backplate to secure the plunger pieces within the housing; striking the housing to secure the deck holder to the setting structure; pouring the concrete onto the setting structure to set around the bracket and the housing; after the concrete is set, sliding the threaded rod through the deck holder into the rod opening so that the plunger pieces move away from the rod opening, against the bias towards the rod opening, to admit the threaded rod; and after sliding the threaded rod into the securement portion of the housing, loading the threaded rod to urge the plunger pieces towards the rod opening to secure the threaded rod relative to the concrete. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein during the striking of the housing, a biasing member disposed between the bracket and the housing biases the housing away from the bracket. | 3,600 |
349,029 | 16,806,594 | 3,631 | There is provided a compound which is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate or salt thereof, for use in: (I) treating or preventing a pathological condition associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation; and/or (II) potentiating the degradation of fibrin deposits and preventing such deposits associated with pathological conditions or which may lead to such conditions, wherein the HDAC inhibitor, and the dose thereof, is as described in the description. There is also provided valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation. | 1-21. (canceled) 22. A method of treating or reducing the risk of a pathological condition selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, comprising
administering to a subject in need of such treatment or reduction in risk a therapeutically effective amount of an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate, selected from the group consisting of: 23. The method of claim 22, wherein the pathological condition associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation is due to an impaired fibrinolysis. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein the impaired fibrinolysis is caused by reduced endogenous tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) production. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity. 26. The method of claim 25, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity due to local or systemic inflammation. 27. The method of claim 22, wherein the compound is administered in the following respective dose:
(a) Belinostat at approximately 2-1000 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 1 nM-1 μM; (b) Givinostat at approximately 0.05-200 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM. (c) Panobinostat at approximately 0.1-10 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.1p M; (d) PCI-24781 at approximately 0.05-300 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 1 nM-1 μM. (e) JNJ-26481585 at approximately 0.01-100 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 0.1 nM-0.1 μM; (f) Mocetinostat: approximately 1-75 mg/day, preferably yielding a Cmax in the range of ≤0.5 μM; (g) SB939: approximately 0.05-50 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM; and (h) CXD101: approximately 0.05-300 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM. 28. The method of claim 22, wherein the HDAC inhibitor is administered in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of one or more other therapeutic agents, together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is one or more drugs targeting clot formation. 31. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is:
(a) valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and/or (b) one or more drugs targeting clot formation. 32. The method of claim 22, wherein the pathological conditions is ischemic stroke, transient ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction and/or deep vein thrombosis. 33. A method of increasing the production of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) in a subject having a pathological condition selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, comprising
administering to a subject in need of such treatment or reduction in risk a therapeutically effective amount of an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate, selected from the group consisting of: 34. The method of claim 33, wherein the pathological conditions is ischemic stroke, transient ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction and/or deep vein thrombosis. 35. A method for improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation or treating or preventing a pathological condition associated with acute thrombus formation in a subject in need thereof, comprising:
administering to the subject valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity due to local or systemic inflammation. 36. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered in an amount from about 50 mg to about 1000 mg per day, optionally in an amount from about 1 g to about 30 mg per kilogram of body weight per day. 37. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered in an amount that results in a plasma concentration of valproic acid in the range of approximately 0.05 mM to approximately 0.3 mM. 38. The method of claim 35, wherein the improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation is part of the treatment or prevention of a cardiovascular disease; and the pathological condition is a cardiovascular disease. 39. The method of claim 35, wherein the pathological condition is selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. 40. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is for administration in an amount that yields a Cmax in the range of approximately 0.01 mM to approximately 0.7 mM. 41. The method of claim 35, wherein the pathological condition is pulmonary embolism. | There is provided a compound which is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate or salt thereof, for use in: (I) treating or preventing a pathological condition associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation; and/or (II) potentiating the degradation of fibrin deposits and preventing such deposits associated with pathological conditions or which may lead to such conditions, wherein the HDAC inhibitor, and the dose thereof, is as described in the description. There is also provided valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation.1-21. (canceled) 22. A method of treating or reducing the risk of a pathological condition selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, comprising
administering to a subject in need of such treatment or reduction in risk a therapeutically effective amount of an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate, selected from the group consisting of: 23. The method of claim 22, wherein the pathological condition associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation is due to an impaired fibrinolysis. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein the impaired fibrinolysis is caused by reduced endogenous tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) production. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity. 26. The method of claim 25, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity due to local or systemic inflammation. 27. The method of claim 22, wherein the compound is administered in the following respective dose:
(a) Belinostat at approximately 2-1000 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 1 nM-1 μM; (b) Givinostat at approximately 0.05-200 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM. (c) Panobinostat at approximately 0.1-10 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.1p M; (d) PCI-24781 at approximately 0.05-300 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 1 nM-1 μM. (e) JNJ-26481585 at approximately 0.01-100 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 0.1 nM-0.1 μM; (f) Mocetinostat: approximately 1-75 mg/day, preferably yielding a Cmax in the range of ≤0.5 μM; (g) SB939: approximately 0.05-50 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM; and (h) CXD101: approximately 0.05-300 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM. 28. The method of claim 22, wherein the HDAC inhibitor is administered in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of one or more other therapeutic agents, together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is one or more drugs targeting clot formation. 31. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is:
(a) valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and/or (b) one or more drugs targeting clot formation. 32. The method of claim 22, wherein the pathological conditions is ischemic stroke, transient ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction and/or deep vein thrombosis. 33. A method of increasing the production of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) in a subject having a pathological condition selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, comprising
administering to a subject in need of such treatment or reduction in risk a therapeutically effective amount of an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate, selected from the group consisting of: 34. The method of claim 33, wherein the pathological conditions is ischemic stroke, transient ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction and/or deep vein thrombosis. 35. A method for improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation or treating or preventing a pathological condition associated with acute thrombus formation in a subject in need thereof, comprising:
administering to the subject valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity due to local or systemic inflammation. 36. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered in an amount from about 50 mg to about 1000 mg per day, optionally in an amount from about 1 g to about 30 mg per kilogram of body weight per day. 37. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered in an amount that results in a plasma concentration of valproic acid in the range of approximately 0.05 mM to approximately 0.3 mM. 38. The method of claim 35, wherein the improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation is part of the treatment or prevention of a cardiovascular disease; and the pathological condition is a cardiovascular disease. 39. The method of claim 35, wherein the pathological condition is selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. 40. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is for administration in an amount that yields a Cmax in the range of approximately 0.01 mM to approximately 0.7 mM. 41. The method of claim 35, wherein the pathological condition is pulmonary embolism. | 3,600 |
349,030 | 16,806,575 | 3,631 | There is provided a compound which is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate or salt thereof, for use in: (I) treating or preventing a pathological condition associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation; and/or (II) potentiating the degradation of fibrin deposits and preventing such deposits associated with pathological conditions or which may lead to such conditions, wherein the HDAC inhibitor, and the dose thereof, is as described in the description. There is also provided valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation. | 1-21. (canceled) 22. A method of treating or reducing the risk of a pathological condition selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, comprising
administering to a subject in need of such treatment or reduction in risk a therapeutically effective amount of an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate, selected from the group consisting of: 23. The method of claim 22, wherein the pathological condition associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation is due to an impaired fibrinolysis. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein the impaired fibrinolysis is caused by reduced endogenous tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) production. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity. 26. The method of claim 25, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity due to local or systemic inflammation. 27. The method of claim 22, wherein the compound is administered in the following respective dose:
(a) Belinostat at approximately 2-1000 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 1 nM-1 μM; (b) Givinostat at approximately 0.05-200 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM. (c) Panobinostat at approximately 0.1-10 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.1p M; (d) PCI-24781 at approximately 0.05-300 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 1 nM-1 μM. (e) JNJ-26481585 at approximately 0.01-100 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 0.1 nM-0.1 μM; (f) Mocetinostat: approximately 1-75 mg/day, preferably yielding a Cmax in the range of ≤0.5 μM; (g) SB939: approximately 0.05-50 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM; and (h) CXD101: approximately 0.05-300 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM. 28. The method of claim 22, wherein the HDAC inhibitor is administered in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of one or more other therapeutic agents, together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is one or more drugs targeting clot formation. 31. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is:
(a) valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and/or (b) one or more drugs targeting clot formation. 32. The method of claim 22, wherein the pathological conditions is ischemic stroke, transient ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction and/or deep vein thrombosis. 33. A method of increasing the production of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) in a subject having a pathological condition selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, comprising
administering to a subject in need of such treatment or reduction in risk a therapeutically effective amount of an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate, selected from the group consisting of: 34. The method of claim 33, wherein the pathological conditions is ischemic stroke, transient ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction and/or deep vein thrombosis. 35. A method for improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation or treating or preventing a pathological condition associated with acute thrombus formation in a subject in need thereof, comprising:
administering to the subject valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity due to local or systemic inflammation. 36. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered in an amount from about 50 mg to about 1000 mg per day, optionally in an amount from about 1 g to about 30 mg per kilogram of body weight per day. 37. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered in an amount that results in a plasma concentration of valproic acid in the range of approximately 0.05 mM to approximately 0.3 mM. 38. The method of claim 35, wherein the improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation is part of the treatment or prevention of a cardiovascular disease; and the pathological condition is a cardiovascular disease. 39. The method of claim 35, wherein the pathological condition is selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. 40. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is for administration in an amount that yields a Cmax in the range of approximately 0.01 mM to approximately 0.7 mM. 41. The method of claim 35, wherein the pathological condition is pulmonary embolism. | There is provided a compound which is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate or salt thereof, for use in: (I) treating or preventing a pathological condition associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation; and/or (II) potentiating the degradation of fibrin deposits and preventing such deposits associated with pathological conditions or which may lead to such conditions, wherein the HDAC inhibitor, and the dose thereof, is as described in the description. There is also provided valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation.1-21. (canceled) 22. A method of treating or reducing the risk of a pathological condition selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, comprising
administering to a subject in need of such treatment or reduction in risk a therapeutically effective amount of an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate, selected from the group consisting of: 23. The method of claim 22, wherein the pathological condition associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation is due to an impaired fibrinolysis. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein the impaired fibrinolysis is caused by reduced endogenous tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) production. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity. 26. The method of claim 25, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity due to local or systemic inflammation. 27. The method of claim 22, wherein the compound is administered in the following respective dose:
(a) Belinostat at approximately 2-1000 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 1 nM-1 μM; (b) Givinostat at approximately 0.05-200 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM. (c) Panobinostat at approximately 0.1-10 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.1p M; (d) PCI-24781 at approximately 0.05-300 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 1 nM-1 μM. (e) JNJ-26481585 at approximately 0.01-100 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of approximately 0.1 nM-0.1 μM; (f) Mocetinostat: approximately 1-75 mg/day, preferably yielding a Cmax in the range of ≤0.5 μM; (g) SB939: approximately 0.05-50 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM; and (h) CXD101: approximately 0.05-300 mg/day, yielding a Cmax in the range of <0.5 μM. 28. The method of claim 22, wherein the HDAC inhibitor is administered in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of one or more other therapeutic agents, together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is one or more drugs targeting clot formation. 31. The method of claim 28, wherein the other therapeutic agent is:
(a) valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and/or (b) one or more drugs targeting clot formation. 32. The method of claim 22, wherein the pathological conditions is ischemic stroke, transient ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction and/or deep vein thrombosis. 33. A method of increasing the production of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) in a subject having a pathological condition selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism, comprising
administering to a subject in need of such treatment or reduction in risk a therapeutically effective amount of an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate, selected from the group consisting of: 34. The method of claim 33, wherein the pathological conditions is ischemic stroke, transient ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction and/or deep vein thrombosis. 35. A method for improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation or treating or preventing a pathological condition associated with acute thrombus formation in a subject in need thereof, comprising:
administering to the subject valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the pathological condition is caused wholly or at least in part by an increased fibrin deposition and/or reduced fibrinolytic capacity due to local or systemic inflammation. 36. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered in an amount from about 50 mg to about 1000 mg per day, optionally in an amount from about 1 g to about 30 mg per kilogram of body weight per day. 37. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered in an amount that results in a plasma concentration of valproic acid in the range of approximately 0.05 mM to approximately 0.3 mM. 38. The method of claim 35, wherein the improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation is part of the treatment or prevention of a cardiovascular disease; and the pathological condition is a cardiovascular disease. 39. The method of claim 35, wherein the pathological condition is selected from the group consisting of myocardial infarction, stable angina pectoris, unstable angina pectoris, intermittent claudication, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. 40. The method of claim 35, wherein the valproic acid, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is for administration in an amount that yields a Cmax in the range of approximately 0.01 mM to approximately 0.7 mM. 41. The method of claim 35, wherein the pathological condition is pulmonary embolism. | 3,600 |
349,031 | 16,806,592 | 3,631 | A storage device includes at least one nonvolatile memory device, a memory controller that controls the at least one nonvolatile memory device, and a fingerprint recognition sensor that recognizes a fingerprint of a user. The at least one nonvolatile memory device includes at least one secure partition area being accessible by a host device when a fingerprint recognized by the fingerprint recognition sensor is the same as an enrolled fingerprint, and a public area being accessible by the host device regardless of a fingerprint recognition operation. | 1. An operating method of a storage device, the method comprising:
determining whether an operating mode of the storage device is a fingerprint mode, when the storage device is connected to a host device; recognizing a fingerprint of a user when the operating mode is the fingerprint mode; and allowing the host device to access an area, which is determined in advance, of the storage device when the recognized fingerprint is the same as an enrolled fingerprint. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising allowing the host device to access a pubic area of the storage device when the operating mode is not the fingerprint mode. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising allowing the host device to access a pubic area of the storage device when the recognized fingerprint is not the same as the enrolled fingerprint. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising deleting secure data in the storage device when the recognized fingerprint is not the same as the enrolled fingerprint. 5. An operating method executed by a memory device, the method comprising:
communicating, to a host device, information identifying a secure region of the memory device available to a user in response to wireles sly receiving a first indication from a mobile communication device that the user has been biometrically identified; and withholding, from the host device, the information identifying the secure region of the memory device in response to wirelessly receiving a second indication from the mobile communication device that the user has not been biometrically identified. 6. The method of claim 5, further comprising:
wirelessly communicating an authentication request to the mobile communication device, wherein the first or second indication is received from the mobile communication device in response to the authentication request. 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising:
receiving, from the host device, an access request to access data stored by the memory device, wherein the authentication request is wirelessly communicated to the mobile communication device in response to the access request. 8. The method of claim 5, further comprising communicating, to the host device, information identifying a non-secure region of the memory device in response to receiving the second indication from the mobile communication device. 9. The method of claim 5, further comprising deleting data stored in the secure region of the memory device in response to receiving the second indication from the mobile communication device. | A storage device includes at least one nonvolatile memory device, a memory controller that controls the at least one nonvolatile memory device, and a fingerprint recognition sensor that recognizes a fingerprint of a user. The at least one nonvolatile memory device includes at least one secure partition area being accessible by a host device when a fingerprint recognized by the fingerprint recognition sensor is the same as an enrolled fingerprint, and a public area being accessible by the host device regardless of a fingerprint recognition operation.1. An operating method of a storage device, the method comprising:
determining whether an operating mode of the storage device is a fingerprint mode, when the storage device is connected to a host device; recognizing a fingerprint of a user when the operating mode is the fingerprint mode; and allowing the host device to access an area, which is determined in advance, of the storage device when the recognized fingerprint is the same as an enrolled fingerprint. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising allowing the host device to access a pubic area of the storage device when the operating mode is not the fingerprint mode. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising allowing the host device to access a pubic area of the storage device when the recognized fingerprint is not the same as the enrolled fingerprint. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising deleting secure data in the storage device when the recognized fingerprint is not the same as the enrolled fingerprint. 5. An operating method executed by a memory device, the method comprising:
communicating, to a host device, information identifying a secure region of the memory device available to a user in response to wireles sly receiving a first indication from a mobile communication device that the user has been biometrically identified; and withholding, from the host device, the information identifying the secure region of the memory device in response to wirelessly receiving a second indication from the mobile communication device that the user has not been biometrically identified. 6. The method of claim 5, further comprising:
wirelessly communicating an authentication request to the mobile communication device, wherein the first or second indication is received from the mobile communication device in response to the authentication request. 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising:
receiving, from the host device, an access request to access data stored by the memory device, wherein the authentication request is wirelessly communicated to the mobile communication device in response to the access request. 8. The method of claim 5, further comprising communicating, to the host device, information identifying a non-secure region of the memory device in response to receiving the second indication from the mobile communication device. 9. The method of claim 5, further comprising deleting data stored in the secure region of the memory device in response to receiving the second indication from the mobile communication device. | 3,600 |
349,032 | 16,806,603 | 3,631 | A smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction is provided. The scanner may include a calibration laser emission unit located above a scanning area, an image collection unit and an image processing unit. This scanner may collect an image of a page of an unfolded book by using a camera (image collection unit) and a plurality of laser beams directed toward an open book from the calibration laser emission unit. | 1. A smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction, comprising:
a scanning area configured to receive a book to be scanned; a calibration laser emission unit located above the scanning area; a camera; and an image processing unit, wherein the calibration laser emission unit emits a laser beam to the book unfolded to a current page and placed on the scanning area to form a laser line on a surface of the current page; wherein the camera collects a planar image of the current page with the laser line by establishing a three-dimensional coordinate system including a plane of the scanning area; wherein according to coordinates of pixel points of the laser line and an intersection angle between the laser beam and the plane of the scanning area, the image processing unit obtains height coordinates of each pixel point on the laser line in the planar image in the three-dimensional coordinate system through calculation of tangent function, the image processing unit restores a 3D curve of the laser line in the three-dimensional coordinate system, and the image processing unit constructs a 3D curved surface of the current page in the three-dimensional coordinate system according to the 3D curve; and wherein the image processing unit obtains a correlation between points on the 3D curved surface and the pixel points in the planar image through calculation, the image processing unit replaces pixel values of the points on the 3D curved surface with pixel values of corresponding pixel points in the planar image, and the image processing unit straightens the 3D curved surface with the replaced pixel values, to complete scanning the current page. 2. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, wherein:
a side of bottom of the plane of the scanning area is provided with a fixed mount vertical to the plane of the scanning area, and the calibration laser emission unit and the camera are respectively fixed to the fixed mount. 3. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 2, wherein the camera is located above the geometric center of the plane of the scanning area, and a virtual rectangular pyramid is formed by connecting the camera to angles of the plane of the scanning area. 4. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, wherein light emitting diodes emit light covering the scanning area to prevent ambient light brightness from affecting image quality. 5. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, wherein:
the image processing unit analyzes the y coordinate of each pixel point on the laser line in the planar image, through calculation to obtain a distance difference value d between a orthographic projection point of an intersection point of each pixel point on the laser line with the curved surface of the page on a scanning platform and an intersection line of the laser beam with the scanning platform; wherein d=I1−y, and I1 is a distance from the intersection line of the laser beam with the scanning platform to the orthographic projection of a beginning point of the laser beam on the scanning platform; and puts the difference value d and an intersection angle of the laser beam and the scanning platform into a formula (1);
f(a, d)=tan(a)*d(1)
through calculation to obtain an actual space height f(a,d) of each pixel point on the laser line in the planar image, which is a z coordinate of the pixel point. 6. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 3, wherein:
the image processing unit constructs a virtual plane of each point in the 3D curved surface according to the height coordinate z of the point, and each virtual plane parallels to a subface of the rectangular pyramid which is the plane of the scanning area; calculates an intersection angle between a connecting line which between a focus of the camera and each point on the 3D curved surface and the virtual plane corresponding to the point; the image processing unit obtains a distance d from each point to the geometric center of the virtual plane where the point is located through calculation according to the intersection angle, and through calculation to obtain a horizontal coordinate position T of a point on the 3D curved surface corresponding to the pixel point in the planar image according to a following formula;
T=P·L/d
wherein L is a distance from an intersection point which between a connecting line (between a focus of the camera right above a geometric center of the scanning platform and a point on the virtual plane) and the plane of the scanning area to the geometric center of the plane of the scanning platform, and P is a coordinate position (x, y) of a 3D pixel in the planar image. 7. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, wherein the image processing unit divides the 3D curved surface filled with pixel value into multiple 3D curves according to a bending direction of the current page, arranges the pixel points on the 3D curve along a straight line to complete straightening one 3D curve, replaces the points on a straight line segment formed after straightening at one step by the pixel values of the points with equidistant chord length on the 3D curve, to complete straightening single curve, repeats the above steps to straighten all the straight lines forming the 3D curved surface, and combines all the straight line segments to completely straighten the 3D curved surface. 8. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, further comprising a communication device to transmit a flat page image corresponding to complete scanning of the current page or the planar image collected by the camera to an external device. 9. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, further comprising a display. 10. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 6, wherein the image processing unit divides the 3D curved surface filled with pixel value into multiple 3D curves according to a bending direction of the current page, arranges the pixel points on the 3D curve along a straight line to complete straightening one 3D curve, replaces the points on a straight line segment formed after straightening at one step by the pixel values of the points with equidistant chord length on the 3D curve, to complete straightening single 3D curve; repeats the above steps to straighten all the straight lines forming the 3D curved surface, and combines all the straight line segments to completely straighten the 3D curved surface. | A smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction is provided. The scanner may include a calibration laser emission unit located above a scanning area, an image collection unit and an image processing unit. This scanner may collect an image of a page of an unfolded book by using a camera (image collection unit) and a plurality of laser beams directed toward an open book from the calibration laser emission unit.1. A smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction, comprising:
a scanning area configured to receive a book to be scanned; a calibration laser emission unit located above the scanning area; a camera; and an image processing unit, wherein the calibration laser emission unit emits a laser beam to the book unfolded to a current page and placed on the scanning area to form a laser line on a surface of the current page; wherein the camera collects a planar image of the current page with the laser line by establishing a three-dimensional coordinate system including a plane of the scanning area; wherein according to coordinates of pixel points of the laser line and an intersection angle between the laser beam and the plane of the scanning area, the image processing unit obtains height coordinates of each pixel point on the laser line in the planar image in the three-dimensional coordinate system through calculation of tangent function, the image processing unit restores a 3D curve of the laser line in the three-dimensional coordinate system, and the image processing unit constructs a 3D curved surface of the current page in the three-dimensional coordinate system according to the 3D curve; and wherein the image processing unit obtains a correlation between points on the 3D curved surface and the pixel points in the planar image through calculation, the image processing unit replaces pixel values of the points on the 3D curved surface with pixel values of corresponding pixel points in the planar image, and the image processing unit straightens the 3D curved surface with the replaced pixel values, to complete scanning the current page. 2. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, wherein:
a side of bottom of the plane of the scanning area is provided with a fixed mount vertical to the plane of the scanning area, and the calibration laser emission unit and the camera are respectively fixed to the fixed mount. 3. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 2, wherein the camera is located above the geometric center of the plane of the scanning area, and a virtual rectangular pyramid is formed by connecting the camera to angles of the plane of the scanning area. 4. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, wherein light emitting diodes emit light covering the scanning area to prevent ambient light brightness from affecting image quality. 5. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, wherein:
the image processing unit analyzes the y coordinate of each pixel point on the laser line in the planar image, through calculation to obtain a distance difference value d between a orthographic projection point of an intersection point of each pixel point on the laser line with the curved surface of the page on a scanning platform and an intersection line of the laser beam with the scanning platform; wherein d=I1−y, and I1 is a distance from the intersection line of the laser beam with the scanning platform to the orthographic projection of a beginning point of the laser beam on the scanning platform; and puts the difference value d and an intersection angle of the laser beam and the scanning platform into a formula (1);
f(a, d)=tan(a)*d(1)
through calculation to obtain an actual space height f(a,d) of each pixel point on the laser line in the planar image, which is a z coordinate of the pixel point. 6. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 3, wherein:
the image processing unit constructs a virtual plane of each point in the 3D curved surface according to the height coordinate z of the point, and each virtual plane parallels to a subface of the rectangular pyramid which is the plane of the scanning area; calculates an intersection angle between a connecting line which between a focus of the camera and each point on the 3D curved surface and the virtual plane corresponding to the point; the image processing unit obtains a distance d from each point to the geometric center of the virtual plane where the point is located through calculation according to the intersection angle, and through calculation to obtain a horizontal coordinate position T of a point on the 3D curved surface corresponding to the pixel point in the planar image according to a following formula;
T=P·L/d
wherein L is a distance from an intersection point which between a connecting line (between a focus of the camera right above a geometric center of the scanning platform and a point on the virtual plane) and the plane of the scanning area to the geometric center of the plane of the scanning platform, and P is a coordinate position (x, y) of a 3D pixel in the planar image. 7. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, wherein the image processing unit divides the 3D curved surface filled with pixel value into multiple 3D curves according to a bending direction of the current page, arranges the pixel points on the 3D curve along a straight line to complete straightening one 3D curve, replaces the points on a straight line segment formed after straightening at one step by the pixel values of the points with equidistant chord length on the 3D curve, to complete straightening single curve, repeats the above steps to straighten all the straight lines forming the 3D curved surface, and combines all the straight line segments to completely straighten the 3D curved surface. 8. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, further comprising a communication device to transmit a flat page image corresponding to complete scanning of the current page or the planar image collected by the camera to an external device. 9. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 1, further comprising a display. 10. The smart Internet high-definition scanner with laser correction according to claim 6, wherein the image processing unit divides the 3D curved surface filled with pixel value into multiple 3D curves according to a bending direction of the current page, arranges the pixel points on the 3D curve along a straight line to complete straightening one 3D curve, replaces the points on a straight line segment formed after straightening at one step by the pixel values of the points with equidistant chord length on the 3D curve, to complete straightening single 3D curve; repeats the above steps to straighten all the straight lines forming the 3D curved surface, and combines all the straight line segments to completely straighten the 3D curved surface. | 3,600 |
349,033 | 16,806,621 | 3,631 | Compositions comprising C5 and C6 monosaccharides and low levels of undesirable impurities, such as compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or metals, are disclosed. | 1. A composition comprising:
(a) at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose; (b) at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose; (c) impurities; and (d) optionally, water wherein the impurities comprise furfural. 2. The composition of claim 1,
wherein the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements. 3. The composition of claim 2, comprising:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 4. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 5. The composition of claim 4, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 6. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or the water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is derived from a lignocellulose biomass. 7. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the water-soluble hydrolysates are present:
at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L; or
at a concentration of at least 200 g/L. 8. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is xylose, arabinose or a mixture thereof. 9. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 280 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium. 10. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 5 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron. 11. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 975 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 12. The composition of claim 2, wherein:
the weight ratio of the water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 95:1; and/or the weight ratio of the one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 30:1. 13. The composition of claim 2, comprising:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 14. The composition of claim 2,
further comprising levulinic acid. 15. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium;
less than 10 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron; and
less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 16. The composition of claim 15, comprising:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 17. The composition of claim 15,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 18. The composition of claim 15, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 19. The composition of claim 15, comprising:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 20. The composition of claim 1,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 975 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 21. The composition of claim 20, comprising:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 22. The composition of claim 20, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 23. The composition of claim 20,
wherein the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements; and wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 24. The composition of claim 3, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and the water-soluble hydrolysates are present:
at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L; or
at a concentration of at least 200 g/L. 25. The composition of claim 24,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 26. The composition of claim 24,
wherein the composition comprises hemicellulose sugars and/or cellulose sugars. 27. The composition of claim 3,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 28. The composition of claim 3,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium;
less than 10 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron; and
less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur; and
wherein the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6. 29. The composition of claim 2, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 30. A composition comprising:
(a) at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate, selected from:
(i) a C5 and/or C6 monosaccharide derived from hemicellulose; or
(ii) a C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate derived from cellulose;
(b) at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, selected from:
(iii) a C5 and/or C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate derived from hemicellulose; or
(iv) a C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate derived from cellulose;
(c) impurities; and (d) water; wherein the impurities comprise furfural; and wherein the water-soluble hydrolysates are present:
at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L; or
at a concentration of at least 200 g/L. 31. The composition of claim 30,
wherein the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements; and wherein the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is derived from a lignocellulose biomass. 32. The composition of claim 31,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 33. The composition of claim 31, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 34. The composition of claim 31, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, galactose, fructose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 35. The composition of claim 31,
wherein the water-soluble hydrolysates are present:
at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L; or
at a concentration of at least 200 g/L. 36. The composition of claim 31,
wherein the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is glucose, galactose, mannose, fructose, or a mixture thereof. 37. The composition of claim 31, wherein at least one of the following is satisfied:
the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements; the impurities comprise less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium; the impurities comprise less than 10 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron; the impurities comprise less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 38. The composition of claim 37, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 39. The composition of claim 31, wherein:
the weight ratio of the water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 95:1; and/or the weight ratio of the one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 30:1. 40. The composition of claim 31, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6. 41. The composition of claim 31, comprising:
at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 42. The composition of claim 31, comprising:
at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 43. The composition of claim 31, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 44. The composition of claim 31,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium;
less than 10 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron;
less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur;
a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements; and
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 45. The composition of claim 44, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 46. The composition of claim 44, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, galactose, fructose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 47. The composition of claim 1,
wherein the composition further comprises water. 48. The composition of claim 30,
wherein the composition further comprises water. 49. The composition of claim 1, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 50. The composition of claim 15, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 51. The composition of claim 3, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6. 52. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises ash. 53. The composition of claim 30, wherein the composition comprises ash. | Compositions comprising C5 and C6 monosaccharides and low levels of undesirable impurities, such as compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or metals, are disclosed.1. A composition comprising:
(a) at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose; (b) at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose; (c) impurities; and (d) optionally, water wherein the impurities comprise furfural. 2. The composition of claim 1,
wherein the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements. 3. The composition of claim 2, comprising:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 4. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 5. The composition of claim 4, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 6. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or the water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is derived from a lignocellulose biomass. 7. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the water-soluble hydrolysates are present:
at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L; or
at a concentration of at least 200 g/L. 8. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is xylose, arabinose or a mixture thereof. 9. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 280 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium. 10. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 5 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron. 11. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 975 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 12. The composition of claim 2, wherein:
the weight ratio of the water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 95:1; and/or the weight ratio of the one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 30:1. 13. The composition of claim 2, comprising:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 14. The composition of claim 2,
further comprising levulinic acid. 15. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium;
less than 10 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron; and
less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 16. The composition of claim 15, comprising:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 17. The composition of claim 15,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 18. The composition of claim 15, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 19. The composition of claim 15, comprising:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 20. The composition of claim 1,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 975 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 21. The composition of claim 20, comprising:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 22. The composition of claim 20, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 23. The composition of claim 20,
wherein the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements; and wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 24. The composition of claim 3, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and the water-soluble hydrolysates are present:
at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L; or
at a concentration of at least 200 g/L. 25. The composition of claim 24,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 26. The composition of claim 24,
wherein the composition comprises hemicellulose sugars and/or cellulose sugars. 27. The composition of claim 3,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 28. The composition of claim 3,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium;
less than 10 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron; and
less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur; and
wherein the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6. 29. The composition of claim 2, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 30. A composition comprising:
(a) at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate, selected from:
(i) a C5 and/or C6 monosaccharide derived from hemicellulose; or
(ii) a C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate derived from cellulose;
(b) at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, selected from:
(iii) a C5 and/or C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate derived from hemicellulose; or
(iv) a C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate derived from cellulose;
(c) impurities; and (d) water; wherein the impurities comprise furfural; and wherein the water-soluble hydrolysates are present:
at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L; or
at a concentration of at least 200 g/L. 31. The composition of claim 30,
wherein the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements; and wherein the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is derived from a lignocellulose biomass. 32. The composition of claim 31,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 33. The composition of claim 31, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 34. The composition of claim 31, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, galactose, fructose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 35. The composition of claim 31,
wherein the water-soluble hydrolysates are present:
at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L; or
at a concentration of at least 200 g/L. 36. The composition of claim 31,
wherein the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is glucose, galactose, mannose, fructose, or a mixture thereof. 37. The composition of claim 31, wherein at least one of the following is satisfied:
the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements; the impurities comprise less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium; the impurities comprise less than 10 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron; the impurities comprise less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 38. The composition of claim 37, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 39. The composition of claim 31, wherein:
the weight ratio of the water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 95:1; and/or the weight ratio of the one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 30:1. 40. The composition of claim 31, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6. 41. The composition of claim 31, comprising:
at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 42. The composition of claim 31, comprising:
at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate; and/or at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate. 43. The composition of claim 31, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 44. The composition of claim 31,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium;
less than 10 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron;
less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur;
a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements; and
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 45. The composition of claim 44, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 46. The composition of claim 44, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, galactose, fructose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 47. The composition of claim 1,
wherein the composition further comprises water. 48. The composition of claim 30,
wherein the composition further comprises water. 49. The composition of claim 1, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 50. The composition of claim 15, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate present and is composed of monomeric units of glucose, mannose, or a combination thereof. 51. The composition of claim 3, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6. 52. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises ash. 53. The composition of claim 30, wherein the composition comprises ash. | 3,600 |
349,034 | 16,806,593 | 3,631 | Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to image based media type selection are described. Memory systems can include multiple types of memory media (e.g., volatile and/or non-volatile). Determinations of which memory media types to write image data to can be made and the data can be written (e.g., stored) in the determined type of memory media. A determined memory media type can be based on attributes of the data. In an example, a method can include receiving, by a memory system that comprises a plurality of memory media types, initial image data from an image sensor coupled to the memory system, identifying one or more attributes of the initial image data, determining a type of memory media to write the initial image data to based on the identified attributes of the initial image data, and selecting, based at least in part on the determined type of memory media, a first memory type of the plurality of memory media types to write the initial image data. | 1. A method, comprising:
receiving, by a memory system that comprises a plurality of memory media types, initial image data from an image sensor coupled to the memory system; identifying one or more attributes of the initial image data; determining a type of memory media to write the initial image data to based on the identified attributes of the initial image data; and selecting, based at least in part on the determined type of memory media, a first memory media type of the plurality of memory media types to write the initial image data. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising writing one or more bits of data that indicate the determined type of memory media to a second memory media type of the plurality of memory media types. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising discarding the initial image data based on the determined type of memory media. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving, by the memory system, subsequent image data from the image sensor; and writing the subsequent image data to the determined type of memory media. 5. The method of claim 4, further comprising writing, based on the determined type of memory media, the subsequent image data to the first memory media type of the plurality of memory media types. 6. The method of claim 4, further comprising discarding, based on the determined type of memory media, the subsequent image data. 7. The method of claim 1, further comprising identifying the one or more attributes of the initial image data including at least one of: subject blur, pixel characteristics, pixel density, subject features, and subject focus. 8. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving subsequent image data from the image sensor coupled to the memory system; determining attributes of the subsequent image data; receiving input about the attributes of the subsequent image data; and determining a different type of memory media to write the subsequent image data to based at least in part on the input about the attributes of the subsequent image data. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising discarding the initial image data previously written to the first memory media type based on the determined different type of memory media. 10. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
transferring the initial image data from the first memory media type to a second memory media type based on the determined different type of memory media; discarding a first portion of the subsequent image data received, based at least in part on the determined different type of memory media; and writing a second portion of the subsequent image data received to a second memory media type of the plurality of memory media types. 11. An apparatus, comprising:
a plurality of memory media types; and a controller coupled to the plurality of memory media types, wherein the controller is configured to:
receive initial image data from an image sensor;
identify an attribute of the initial image data;
receive initial input about the attribute of the initial image data;
determine a type of memory media of the plurality of memory media types to write the initial image data to based on the attribute of the initial image data and the initial input, wherein the initial input identifies one more thresholds related to the attribute;
assign the determined memory media type, based on the received initial input, to the initial image data; and
write, based on the assigned determined memory media type, the initial image data to a first memory media type of the plurality of memory media types. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to:
receive subsequent image data from the image sensor; and write the subsequent image data to one or more of the plurality of memory media types based at least in part on the determined memory media type. 13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to:
receive new input about attributes of subsequent image data received from the image sensor, wherein the new input and the initial input are different, and the new input identifies changes to the one or more thresholds related to the attributes of the subsequent image data; and determine a different type of memory media to write the subsequent image data to based in part on the new input. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the subsequent image data includes a number of portions, and the controller is configured to:
write a first portion of subsequent image data to the first memory media type based on the determined different type of memory media; transfer the initial image data from the first memory media type to a second memory media type responsive to the determined different type of memory media; and discard a second portion of subsequent image data based on the determined different type of memory media. 15. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein:
the determined type of memory media is based on attributes related to a quality of subjects in the image data; and the attributes related to the quality of the subjects in the image data include perceived blur of the subjects and an open eye status of a human or animal subject. 16. A system, comprising:
an image sensor; a plurality of memory media types coupled to the image sensors; and a controller coupled to the plurality of memory media types, wherein the controller is configured to:
receive image data from the image sensor;
identify one or more attributes of the image data;
receive input about the attributes of the image data;
determine, based on the input, a threshold related to the one or more attributes of the image data;
determine, based on the threshold, a setting to determine a memory media type of the plurality of memory media types to write the image data; and
write, based on the setting, the image data to one of the plurality of memory media types. 17. The system of claim 16, wherein:
the image data is received from a mobile device comprising a camera lens and the received image data includes a plurality of photographs; and the identified one or more attributes include one of a quantity of similar subjects within the plurality of photographs, pixel quality of the photographs, and a geographical location of the plurality of photographs. 18. The system of claim 16, wherein the plurality of memory media types includes at least one of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), storage class memory (SCM), or NAND. 19. The system of claim 16, wherein the controller is further configured to:
receive different input about attributes of subsequently received image data, wherein the different input changes the threshold; transmit a prompt to a device coupled to the controller, wherein the prompt is a confirmation of a change to the setting based on the changes to the threshold; and alter the setting based on a received response to the prompt. 20. The system of claim 16, wherein the controller is further configured to:
receive different input about attributes of subsequently received image data, wherein the different input changes the threshold; transmit a prompt to a device coupled to the controller, wherein the prompt is a confirmation of a change to the setting based on the changes to the threshold; and refrain from altering the setting based on a received response to the prompt. | Systems, apparatuses, and methods related to image based media type selection are described. Memory systems can include multiple types of memory media (e.g., volatile and/or non-volatile). Determinations of which memory media types to write image data to can be made and the data can be written (e.g., stored) in the determined type of memory media. A determined memory media type can be based on attributes of the data. In an example, a method can include receiving, by a memory system that comprises a plurality of memory media types, initial image data from an image sensor coupled to the memory system, identifying one or more attributes of the initial image data, determining a type of memory media to write the initial image data to based on the identified attributes of the initial image data, and selecting, based at least in part on the determined type of memory media, a first memory type of the plurality of memory media types to write the initial image data.1. A method, comprising:
receiving, by a memory system that comprises a plurality of memory media types, initial image data from an image sensor coupled to the memory system; identifying one or more attributes of the initial image data; determining a type of memory media to write the initial image data to based on the identified attributes of the initial image data; and selecting, based at least in part on the determined type of memory media, a first memory media type of the plurality of memory media types to write the initial image data. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising writing one or more bits of data that indicate the determined type of memory media to a second memory media type of the plurality of memory media types. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising discarding the initial image data based on the determined type of memory media. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving, by the memory system, subsequent image data from the image sensor; and writing the subsequent image data to the determined type of memory media. 5. The method of claim 4, further comprising writing, based on the determined type of memory media, the subsequent image data to the first memory media type of the plurality of memory media types. 6. The method of claim 4, further comprising discarding, based on the determined type of memory media, the subsequent image data. 7. The method of claim 1, further comprising identifying the one or more attributes of the initial image data including at least one of: subject blur, pixel characteristics, pixel density, subject features, and subject focus. 8. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving subsequent image data from the image sensor coupled to the memory system; determining attributes of the subsequent image data; receiving input about the attributes of the subsequent image data; and determining a different type of memory media to write the subsequent image data to based at least in part on the input about the attributes of the subsequent image data. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising discarding the initial image data previously written to the first memory media type based on the determined different type of memory media. 10. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
transferring the initial image data from the first memory media type to a second memory media type based on the determined different type of memory media; discarding a first portion of the subsequent image data received, based at least in part on the determined different type of memory media; and writing a second portion of the subsequent image data received to a second memory media type of the plurality of memory media types. 11. An apparatus, comprising:
a plurality of memory media types; and a controller coupled to the plurality of memory media types, wherein the controller is configured to:
receive initial image data from an image sensor;
identify an attribute of the initial image data;
receive initial input about the attribute of the initial image data;
determine a type of memory media of the plurality of memory media types to write the initial image data to based on the attribute of the initial image data and the initial input, wherein the initial input identifies one more thresholds related to the attribute;
assign the determined memory media type, based on the received initial input, to the initial image data; and
write, based on the assigned determined memory media type, the initial image data to a first memory media type of the plurality of memory media types. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to:
receive subsequent image data from the image sensor; and write the subsequent image data to one or more of the plurality of memory media types based at least in part on the determined memory media type. 13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to:
receive new input about attributes of subsequent image data received from the image sensor, wherein the new input and the initial input are different, and the new input identifies changes to the one or more thresholds related to the attributes of the subsequent image data; and determine a different type of memory media to write the subsequent image data to based in part on the new input. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the subsequent image data includes a number of portions, and the controller is configured to:
write a first portion of subsequent image data to the first memory media type based on the determined different type of memory media; transfer the initial image data from the first memory media type to a second memory media type responsive to the determined different type of memory media; and discard a second portion of subsequent image data based on the determined different type of memory media. 15. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein:
the determined type of memory media is based on attributes related to a quality of subjects in the image data; and the attributes related to the quality of the subjects in the image data include perceived blur of the subjects and an open eye status of a human or animal subject. 16. A system, comprising:
an image sensor; a plurality of memory media types coupled to the image sensors; and a controller coupled to the plurality of memory media types, wherein the controller is configured to:
receive image data from the image sensor;
identify one or more attributes of the image data;
receive input about the attributes of the image data;
determine, based on the input, a threshold related to the one or more attributes of the image data;
determine, based on the threshold, a setting to determine a memory media type of the plurality of memory media types to write the image data; and
write, based on the setting, the image data to one of the plurality of memory media types. 17. The system of claim 16, wherein:
the image data is received from a mobile device comprising a camera lens and the received image data includes a plurality of photographs; and the identified one or more attributes include one of a quantity of similar subjects within the plurality of photographs, pixel quality of the photographs, and a geographical location of the plurality of photographs. 18. The system of claim 16, wherein the plurality of memory media types includes at least one of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), storage class memory (SCM), or NAND. 19. The system of claim 16, wherein the controller is further configured to:
receive different input about attributes of subsequently received image data, wherein the different input changes the threshold; transmit a prompt to a device coupled to the controller, wherein the prompt is a confirmation of a change to the setting based on the changes to the threshold; and alter the setting based on a received response to the prompt. 20. The system of claim 16, wherein the controller is further configured to:
receive different input about attributes of subsequently received image data, wherein the different input changes the threshold; transmit a prompt to a device coupled to the controller, wherein the prompt is a confirmation of a change to the setting based on the changes to the threshold; and refrain from altering the setting based on a received response to the prompt. | 3,600 |
349,035 | 16,806,606 | 3,631 | The present invention generally relates to sets of iron golf clubs, and more particularly, to sets of iron golf clubs that are comprised of significant tungsten weighting to maximize the MOI about an axis through the CG that is parallel to the shaft axis. | 1. A set of golf clubs comprising at least a first club head having a loft between about 15 and 25 degrees and a first club head mass, a second club head having a loft of between about 26 and 35 degrees and a second club head mass, and a third club head having a loft of about 36 degrees or greater and a third club head mass,
the first club head having a first center of gravity and comprising: a body made of steel comprising a heel, a toe, a topline, a sole, a hosel defining a shaft axis, a front face insert and a back wall defining a first enclosed hollow interior, a toe weight member formed of tungsten and coupled into an upper toe portion of the first enclosed hollow interior that comprises about 10% to 30% of the first club head mass, wherein a center of gravity of the toe weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from an axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity; and a heel weight member formed of tungsten, having a mass of 25 to 40 grams, and coupled in a lower heel portion of the first enclosed hollow interior, the heel weight member comprising about 5% to 20% of the first club head mass, wherein a center of gravity of the heel weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity, and wherein the second club head has a second center of gravity and comprises: a second body made of steel comprising a second heel, a second toe, a second topline, a second sole, a second hosel defining a second shaft axis, a second toe weight member formed of tungsten and coupled to a second upper toe portion of the second body that comprises about 10% about 30% of the second club head mass, wherein a second center of gravity of the second toe weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from a second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity; and a second heel weight member formed of tungsten, having a mass of between 15 to 40 grams, and coupled in a second lower heel portion of the second body, the second heel weight member comprising about 5% to 20% of the second club head mass, wherein a second center of gravity of the second heel weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from the second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity. 2. The set of golf clubs of claim 1, wherein the first toe weight member and the second toe weight member are at least 30 grams. 3. The set of golf clubs of claim 1, wherein the first club head has a Moment of Inertia about the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity of greater than about 230 kg-mm2. 4. The set of golf clubs of claim 3, wherein the second club head has a Moment of Inertia about the second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity of greater than about 230 kg-mm2. 5. The set of golf clubs of claim 1, wherein the first club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 85 mm. 6. The set of golf clubs of claim 5, wherein the second club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 82 mm and is less than the blade length of the first club. 7. The set of golf clubs of claim 1, wherein the first club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 85 mm and the center of gravity of the toe weight member and the center of gravity of the heel weight member are both spaced a distance of at least about 30% of the blade length from the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity. 8. The set of golf clubs of claim 1, wherein the first club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 85 mm and D1 plus D2 is greater than about 70% of the blade length, wherein D2 is a distance between the center of gravity of the toe weight member and the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity and D1 is a distance between the center of gravity of the heel weight member and the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity. 9. A set of golf clubs comprising at least a first club head having a loft between about 15 and 25 degrees and a first club head mass, a second club head having a loft of between about 26 and 35 degrees and a second club head mass, and a third club head having a loft of about 36 degrees or greater and a third club head mass,
the first club head having a first center of gravity and comprising: a body made of steel comprising a heel, a toe, a topline, a sole, a hosel defining a shaft axis, a front face insert and a back wall defining a first enclosed hollow interior, a toe weight member formed of tungsten, having a mass of greater than 65 grams, and coupled into an upper toe portion of the first enclosed hollow interior that comprises about 10% to 30% of the first club head mass, wherein a center of gravity of the toe weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from an axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity; and a heel weight member formed of tungsten, having a mass of between 10 to 20 grams, and coupled in a lower portion of the first hosel, the heel weight member comprising about 5% to 20% of the first club head mass, wherein a center of gravity of the heel weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity; and a second body made of steel comprising a second heel, a second toe, a second topline, a second sole, a second hosel defining a second shaft axis, a second toe weight member formed of tungsten, having a mass of greater than 65 grams, and coupled to a second upper toe portion of the second body that comprises about 10% about 30% of the second club head mass, wherein a second center of gravity of the second toe weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from a second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity; and a second heel weight member formed of tungsten and coupled in a second lower portion of the second hosel, the second heel weight member comprising about 5% to 20% of the second club head mass, wherein a second center of gravity of the second heel weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from the second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity. 10. The set of golf clubs of claim 9, wherein the first club head has a Moment of Inertia about the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity of greater than about 230 kg-mm2. 11. The set of golf clubs of claim 10, wherein the second club head has a Moment of Inertia about the second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity of greater than about 230 kg-mm2. 12. The set of golf clubs of claim 9, wherein the first club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 85 mm and the second club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 82 mm. 13. The set of clubs of claim 9, where the first club has a Moment of Inertia about the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity to blade length ratio that is between about 3.1 kg-mm and 3.5 kg-mm. | The present invention generally relates to sets of iron golf clubs, and more particularly, to sets of iron golf clubs that are comprised of significant tungsten weighting to maximize the MOI about an axis through the CG that is parallel to the shaft axis.1. A set of golf clubs comprising at least a first club head having a loft between about 15 and 25 degrees and a first club head mass, a second club head having a loft of between about 26 and 35 degrees and a second club head mass, and a third club head having a loft of about 36 degrees or greater and a third club head mass,
the first club head having a first center of gravity and comprising: a body made of steel comprising a heel, a toe, a topline, a sole, a hosel defining a shaft axis, a front face insert and a back wall defining a first enclosed hollow interior, a toe weight member formed of tungsten and coupled into an upper toe portion of the first enclosed hollow interior that comprises about 10% to 30% of the first club head mass, wherein a center of gravity of the toe weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from an axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity; and a heel weight member formed of tungsten, having a mass of 25 to 40 grams, and coupled in a lower heel portion of the first enclosed hollow interior, the heel weight member comprising about 5% to 20% of the first club head mass, wherein a center of gravity of the heel weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity, and wherein the second club head has a second center of gravity and comprises: a second body made of steel comprising a second heel, a second toe, a second topline, a second sole, a second hosel defining a second shaft axis, a second toe weight member formed of tungsten and coupled to a second upper toe portion of the second body that comprises about 10% about 30% of the second club head mass, wherein a second center of gravity of the second toe weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from a second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity; and a second heel weight member formed of tungsten, having a mass of between 15 to 40 grams, and coupled in a second lower heel portion of the second body, the second heel weight member comprising about 5% to 20% of the second club head mass, wherein a second center of gravity of the second heel weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from the second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity. 2. The set of golf clubs of claim 1, wherein the first toe weight member and the second toe weight member are at least 30 grams. 3. The set of golf clubs of claim 1, wherein the first club head has a Moment of Inertia about the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity of greater than about 230 kg-mm2. 4. The set of golf clubs of claim 3, wherein the second club head has a Moment of Inertia about the second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity of greater than about 230 kg-mm2. 5. The set of golf clubs of claim 1, wherein the first club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 85 mm. 6. The set of golf clubs of claim 5, wherein the second club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 82 mm and is less than the blade length of the first club. 7. The set of golf clubs of claim 1, wherein the first club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 85 mm and the center of gravity of the toe weight member and the center of gravity of the heel weight member are both spaced a distance of at least about 30% of the blade length from the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity. 8. The set of golf clubs of claim 1, wherein the first club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 85 mm and D1 plus D2 is greater than about 70% of the blade length, wherein D2 is a distance between the center of gravity of the toe weight member and the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity and D1 is a distance between the center of gravity of the heel weight member and the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity. 9. A set of golf clubs comprising at least a first club head having a loft between about 15 and 25 degrees and a first club head mass, a second club head having a loft of between about 26 and 35 degrees and a second club head mass, and a third club head having a loft of about 36 degrees or greater and a third club head mass,
the first club head having a first center of gravity and comprising: a body made of steel comprising a heel, a toe, a topline, a sole, a hosel defining a shaft axis, a front face insert and a back wall defining a first enclosed hollow interior, a toe weight member formed of tungsten, having a mass of greater than 65 grams, and coupled into an upper toe portion of the first enclosed hollow interior that comprises about 10% to 30% of the first club head mass, wherein a center of gravity of the toe weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from an axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity; and a heel weight member formed of tungsten, having a mass of between 10 to 20 grams, and coupled in a lower portion of the first hosel, the heel weight member comprising about 5% to 20% of the first club head mass, wherein a center of gravity of the heel weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity; and a second body made of steel comprising a second heel, a second toe, a second topline, a second sole, a second hosel defining a second shaft axis, a second toe weight member formed of tungsten, having a mass of greater than 65 grams, and coupled to a second upper toe portion of the second body that comprises about 10% about 30% of the second club head mass, wherein a second center of gravity of the second toe weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from a second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity; and a second heel weight member formed of tungsten and coupled in a second lower portion of the second hosel, the second heel weight member comprising about 5% to 20% of the second club head mass, wherein a second center of gravity of the second heel weight member is spaced at least about 28 mm from the second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity. 10. The set of golf clubs of claim 9, wherein the first club head has a Moment of Inertia about the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity of greater than about 230 kg-mm2. 11. The set of golf clubs of claim 10, wherein the second club head has a Moment of Inertia about the second axis parallel to the second shaft axis that extends through the second center of gravity of greater than about 230 kg-mm2. 12. The set of golf clubs of claim 9, wherein the first club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 85 mm and the second club head has a blade length of about 74 mm to 82 mm. 13. The set of clubs of claim 9, where the first club has a Moment of Inertia about the axis parallel to the shaft axis that extends through the first center of gravity to blade length ratio that is between about 3.1 kg-mm and 3.5 kg-mm. | 3,600 |
349,036 | 16,806,610 | 3,631 | The present disclosure relates to compositions, including, hydrogel compositions useful as analgesics including cannabinoids and menthol in a composition formulated to be administrable to a non-human animal rectally as a suppository. The menthol component can be a stabilized menthol composition comprising menthol and at least one menthol stabilizer compound including undecylenic acid methyl ester, undecylenic acid or a salt of undecylenic acid. | 1. A suppository, comprising:
a biocompatible polymer in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 25 wt %; a polyalcohol in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 70 wt %; a veterinary effective amount of at least one cannabinoid; and a veterinary effective amount of menthol comprising a stabilized menthol composition including menthol and at least one menthol stabilizer compound including undecylenic acid methyl ester, undecylenic acid or a salt of undecylenic acid, wherein the composition has less than 0.5% water and includes less than 0.3% THC. 2. The suppository of claim 1, wherein the suppository further includes a disintegrant including at least one of crosscarmellose sodium and sodium starch glycolate. 3. The suppository of claim 1, wherein the biocompatible polymer is sodium carboxymethyl cellulose including minimal residual water and the polyalcohol is anhydrous glycerin. 4. The suppository of claim 1, wherein the at least one cannabinoid includes full spectrum hemp oil. 5. The suppository of claim 1, wherein a unit dose of the at least one cannabinoid in an amount ranging from about 100 mg. to about 1500 mg. 6. The suppository of claim 1, wherein a unit dose of the at least one cannabinoid in an amount ranging from about 5 mg. to about 20 mg. 7. The suppository of claim 1, wherein a unit dose of the menthol in an amount ranging from about 30 mg to about 100 mg. 8. The suppository of claim 1, wherein a unit dose of the menthol in an amount ranging from about 800 mg to about 1100 mg. 9. The suppository of claim 1, wherein the suppository has a length ranging from about 3 inches to about 4 inches, a generally circular cross-section having a diameter ranging from about 0.5 inches to about 0.75 inches, 0.5 in. and an end that has a generally tapered or rounded shape. 10. A suppository, comprising:
sodium carboxymethyl cellulose including less than 0.5% residual water and in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 25 wt %; glycerin polyalcohol including less than 0.5% and less residual water and in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 70 wt %; full spectrum hemp oil in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt %. including a unit dose of full spectrum hemp oil in an amount ranging from about 5 mg. to about 1500 mg.; and menthol is in an amount of from about 0.05 wt % to about 20 wt % including a unit dose of the menthol in an amount ranging from about 30 mg. to about 1500 mg, wherein the menthol is included in a stabilized menthol composition comprising menthol and at least one menthol stabilizer compound including undecylenic acid methyl ester, undecylenic acid or a salt of undecylenic acid. 11. The suppository of claim 10, wherein the suppository further includes a disintegrant including at least one of crosscarmellose sodium and sodium starch glycolate. 12. The suppository of 10, wherein the composition is a unit dose formulation and includes full spectrum hemp oil in a unit dose amount of from about 100 mg. to about 1500 mg and menthol in a unit dose amount of from about 800 mg to about 1100 mg. 13. The suppository of claim 10, wherein the composition is a unit dose formulation and includes full spectrum hemp oil in a unit dose amount of from about 5 mg. to about 20 mg and menthol in a unit dose amount of from about 30 mg to about 100 mg. 14. A method of treating inflammation in a non-human mammal using a therapeutic suppository, the therapeutic suppository being a unit dose formulation comprising:
sodium carboxymethyl cellulose including less than 0.5% residual water and in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 25 wt %; anhydrous glycerin polyalcohol in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 70 wt %; full spectrum hemp oil in a unit dose amount of from about 5 mg. to about 1500 mg.; and menthol in a unit dose amount of from about 30 mg. to about 1500 mg., wherein the menthol is included in a stabilized menthol composition comprising menthol and at least one menthol stabilizer compound including undecylenic acid methyl ester, undecylenic acid or a salt of undecylenic acid, the method comprising administering the therapeutic suppository into a rectal cavity of the non-human mammal. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the therapeutic suppository further includes a disintegrant including at least one of crosscarmellose sodium and sodium starch glycolate. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein the full spectrum hemp oil is in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt %. 17. The method of claim 14, wherein the menthol is in an amount of from about 0.05 wt % to about 20 wt %. 18. The method of claim 14, wherein the full spectrum hemp oil in an amount of about 3.0 wt %. 19. The method of claim 14, wherein the menthol in an amount of about 0.1 wt %. 20. The method of claim 14, wherein the therapeutic suppository includes less than 0.3% THC. | The present disclosure relates to compositions, including, hydrogel compositions useful as analgesics including cannabinoids and menthol in a composition formulated to be administrable to a non-human animal rectally as a suppository. The menthol component can be a stabilized menthol composition comprising menthol and at least one menthol stabilizer compound including undecylenic acid methyl ester, undecylenic acid or a salt of undecylenic acid.1. A suppository, comprising:
a biocompatible polymer in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 25 wt %; a polyalcohol in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 70 wt %; a veterinary effective amount of at least one cannabinoid; and a veterinary effective amount of menthol comprising a stabilized menthol composition including menthol and at least one menthol stabilizer compound including undecylenic acid methyl ester, undecylenic acid or a salt of undecylenic acid, wherein the composition has less than 0.5% water and includes less than 0.3% THC. 2. The suppository of claim 1, wherein the suppository further includes a disintegrant including at least one of crosscarmellose sodium and sodium starch glycolate. 3. The suppository of claim 1, wherein the biocompatible polymer is sodium carboxymethyl cellulose including minimal residual water and the polyalcohol is anhydrous glycerin. 4. The suppository of claim 1, wherein the at least one cannabinoid includes full spectrum hemp oil. 5. The suppository of claim 1, wherein a unit dose of the at least one cannabinoid in an amount ranging from about 100 mg. to about 1500 mg. 6. The suppository of claim 1, wherein a unit dose of the at least one cannabinoid in an amount ranging from about 5 mg. to about 20 mg. 7. The suppository of claim 1, wherein a unit dose of the menthol in an amount ranging from about 30 mg to about 100 mg. 8. The suppository of claim 1, wherein a unit dose of the menthol in an amount ranging from about 800 mg to about 1100 mg. 9. The suppository of claim 1, wherein the suppository has a length ranging from about 3 inches to about 4 inches, a generally circular cross-section having a diameter ranging from about 0.5 inches to about 0.75 inches, 0.5 in. and an end that has a generally tapered or rounded shape. 10. A suppository, comprising:
sodium carboxymethyl cellulose including less than 0.5% residual water and in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 25 wt %; glycerin polyalcohol including less than 0.5% and less residual water and in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 70 wt %; full spectrum hemp oil in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt %. including a unit dose of full spectrum hemp oil in an amount ranging from about 5 mg. to about 1500 mg.; and menthol is in an amount of from about 0.05 wt % to about 20 wt % including a unit dose of the menthol in an amount ranging from about 30 mg. to about 1500 mg, wherein the menthol is included in a stabilized menthol composition comprising menthol and at least one menthol stabilizer compound including undecylenic acid methyl ester, undecylenic acid or a salt of undecylenic acid. 11. The suppository of claim 10, wherein the suppository further includes a disintegrant including at least one of crosscarmellose sodium and sodium starch glycolate. 12. The suppository of 10, wherein the composition is a unit dose formulation and includes full spectrum hemp oil in a unit dose amount of from about 100 mg. to about 1500 mg and menthol in a unit dose amount of from about 800 mg to about 1100 mg. 13. The suppository of claim 10, wherein the composition is a unit dose formulation and includes full spectrum hemp oil in a unit dose amount of from about 5 mg. to about 20 mg and menthol in a unit dose amount of from about 30 mg to about 100 mg. 14. A method of treating inflammation in a non-human mammal using a therapeutic suppository, the therapeutic suppository being a unit dose formulation comprising:
sodium carboxymethyl cellulose including less than 0.5% residual water and in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 25 wt %; anhydrous glycerin polyalcohol in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 70 wt %; full spectrum hemp oil in a unit dose amount of from about 5 mg. to about 1500 mg.; and menthol in a unit dose amount of from about 30 mg. to about 1500 mg., wherein the menthol is included in a stabilized menthol composition comprising menthol and at least one menthol stabilizer compound including undecylenic acid methyl ester, undecylenic acid or a salt of undecylenic acid, the method comprising administering the therapeutic suppository into a rectal cavity of the non-human mammal. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the therapeutic suppository further includes a disintegrant including at least one of crosscarmellose sodium and sodium starch glycolate. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein the full spectrum hemp oil is in an amount of from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt %. 17. The method of claim 14, wherein the menthol is in an amount of from about 0.05 wt % to about 20 wt %. 18. The method of claim 14, wherein the full spectrum hemp oil in an amount of about 3.0 wt %. 19. The method of claim 14, wherein the menthol in an amount of about 0.1 wt %. 20. The method of claim 14, wherein the therapeutic suppository includes less than 0.3% THC. | 3,600 |
349,037 | 16,806,609 | 3,631 | A system and method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot are provided. The method may include receiving acoustic signals at a microphone indicative of a magnitude of the acoustic signal at a plurality of discrete frequencies, converting the acoustic signals to a digital signal and then employing a Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter on the digital signal to produce Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies. The method subsequently determines if a maximum value of the digital signal is higher than a predefined threshold value. If the threshold value is exceeded, the method predicts if the Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies are indicative of a gunshot sound via gradient boosting; and, transmits a signal indicative of a gunshot occurrence after predicting if a possible gunshot event has occurred. A debouncer may also be utilized to suppress duplicative signals. | 1) A method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot, comprising the steps of:
receiving acoustic signals at a microphone indicative of a magnitude of the acoustic signal at a plurality of discrete frequencies; converting the acoustic signals to a digital signal; employing a Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter on the digital signal to produce Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies; determining if a maximum value of the digital signal is higher than a predefined threshold value then; predicting if the Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies are indicative of a gunshot sound via gradient boosting; and, transmitting a signal indicative of a gunshot occurrence after predicting if a possible gunshot event has occurred. 2) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 1, wherein the frequencies include at least one frequency at or below 1000 Hz, at least one frequency at or above 8000 Hz, and at least one frequency between 1000 Hz and 8000 Hz. 3) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 2, wherein the plurality of discrete frequencies includes greater than 3 frequencies. 4) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 3, wherein the plurality of discrete frequencies includes eleven frequencies. 5) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 2, wherein the plurality of discrete frequencies are the selected from a group of frequency consisting of: 5, 800, 3800, 4000, 6100, 6200, 6300, 6700, 7200, and 8000 Hz. 6) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 1, wherein the step of converting the acoustic signals to a digital signal further comprises forming a series of digital signal packets for transmission to the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter, where each digital signal packet defines a sample duration of 10 milliseconds. 7) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 6, wherein the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter produces a tuple of Goertzel magnitudes corresponding to eleven discrete frequencies for each digital signal packet. 8) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 7, further comprising the step of retaining a series of ten preceding tuples of Goertzel magnitudes in a circular buffer after the tuples are produced at the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter. 9) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 8, wherein the circular buffer further retains the digital signal of maximum value for the sample duration of 10 milliseconds corresponding to each digital signal packet. 10) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 9, wherein predefined threshold value is between 160 dB and 163.5 dB. 11) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 10, further comprising transmitting the series of ten preceding tuples of Goertzel magnitudes from the circular buffer to a gradient boosting decision tree in the event that the digital signal of maximum value is higher than a predefined threshold value of between 160 dB and 163.5 dB 12) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 11, wherein the step of predicting if the Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies are indicative of a gunshot sound at the gradient boosting decision tree generates either a negative or positive output. 13) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 12, further comprising the steps of receiving the positive output at a debouncer and generating a signal indicative of a gunshot occurrence while suppressing duplicative signals. 14) A gunshot detection system, comprising
at least one sensor, the sensor comprising
a microphone receiving acoustic signals,
a signal converter for converting the acoustic signals to a digital signal,
a processor configured to employ a Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter on the digital signal to produce Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies and upon determining that a maximum value of the digital signal is higher than a predefined threshold value then predicting if the Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies are indicative of a gunshot sound via gradient boosting; and, upon predicting that the Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies are indicative of a gunshot sound transmitting a signal indicative of a gunshot occurrence from the sensor to a trigger component; the trigger component having transceiver configured to receive the signal indicative of the gunshot occurrence and generate an alarm. 15) The gunshot detection system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of discrete frequencies include at least one frequency at or below 1000 Hz, at least one frequency at or above 8000 Hz, and at least one frequency between 1000 Hz and 8000 Hz. 16) The gunshot detection system of claim 15, wherein the signal converter forms a series of digital signal packets for transmission to the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter, where each digital signal packet defines a sample duration of 10 milliseconds. 17) The gunshot detection system of claim 16, wherein the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter produces a tuple of Goertzel magnitudes corresponding to each of the plurality of discrete frequencies for each digital signal packet. 18) The gunshot detection system of claim 17, further comprising a circular buffer retaining a series of ten preceding tuples of Goertzel magnitudes after the tuples are produced at the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter. 19) The gunshot detection system of claim 18, further comprising a classifier subjecting 10 preceding tuples of Goertzel magnitudes, received from the circular buffer, to a gradient boosting decision tree in the event that the digital signal of maximum value over the same sample duration of 10 milliseconds is higher than a predefined threshold value of between 160 dB and 163.5 dB. 20) The gunshot detection system of claim 19, further comprising a debouncer configured to generate a signal indicative of a gunshot occurrence while suppressing duplicative signals upon receipt of a classifier output indicative of a gunshot generating the acoustic signal during the same sample duration of 10 milliseconds. | A system and method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot are provided. The method may include receiving acoustic signals at a microphone indicative of a magnitude of the acoustic signal at a plurality of discrete frequencies, converting the acoustic signals to a digital signal and then employing a Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter on the digital signal to produce Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies. The method subsequently determines if a maximum value of the digital signal is higher than a predefined threshold value. If the threshold value is exceeded, the method predicts if the Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies are indicative of a gunshot sound via gradient boosting; and, transmits a signal indicative of a gunshot occurrence after predicting if a possible gunshot event has occurred. A debouncer may also be utilized to suppress duplicative signals.1) A method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot, comprising the steps of:
receiving acoustic signals at a microphone indicative of a magnitude of the acoustic signal at a plurality of discrete frequencies; converting the acoustic signals to a digital signal; employing a Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter on the digital signal to produce Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies; determining if a maximum value of the digital signal is higher than a predefined threshold value then; predicting if the Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies are indicative of a gunshot sound via gradient boosting; and, transmitting a signal indicative of a gunshot occurrence after predicting if a possible gunshot event has occurred. 2) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 1, wherein the frequencies include at least one frequency at or below 1000 Hz, at least one frequency at or above 8000 Hz, and at least one frequency between 1000 Hz and 8000 Hz. 3) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 2, wherein the plurality of discrete frequencies includes greater than 3 frequencies. 4) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 3, wherein the plurality of discrete frequencies includes eleven frequencies. 5) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 2, wherein the plurality of discrete frequencies are the selected from a group of frequency consisting of: 5, 800, 3800, 4000, 6100, 6200, 6300, 6700, 7200, and 8000 Hz. 6) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 1, wherein the step of converting the acoustic signals to a digital signal further comprises forming a series of digital signal packets for transmission to the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter, where each digital signal packet defines a sample duration of 10 milliseconds. 7) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 6, wherein the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter produces a tuple of Goertzel magnitudes corresponding to eleven discrete frequencies for each digital signal packet. 8) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 7, further comprising the step of retaining a series of ten preceding tuples of Goertzel magnitudes in a circular buffer after the tuples are produced at the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter. 9) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 8, wherein the circular buffer further retains the digital signal of maximum value for the sample duration of 10 milliseconds corresponding to each digital signal packet. 10) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 9, wherein predefined threshold value is between 160 dB and 163.5 dB. 11) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 10, further comprising transmitting the series of ten preceding tuples of Goertzel magnitudes from the circular buffer to a gradient boosting decision tree in the event that the digital signal of maximum value is higher than a predefined threshold value of between 160 dB and 163.5 dB 12) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 11, wherein the step of predicting if the Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies are indicative of a gunshot sound at the gradient boosting decision tree generates either a negative or positive output. 13) The method for detecting the occurrence of a gunshot of claim 12, further comprising the steps of receiving the positive output at a debouncer and generating a signal indicative of a gunshot occurrence while suppressing duplicative signals. 14) A gunshot detection system, comprising
at least one sensor, the sensor comprising
a microphone receiving acoustic signals,
a signal converter for converting the acoustic signals to a digital signal,
a processor configured to employ a Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter on the digital signal to produce Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies and upon determining that a maximum value of the digital signal is higher than a predefined threshold value then predicting if the Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies are indicative of a gunshot sound via gradient boosting; and, upon predicting that the Goertzel magnitudes at the plurality of discrete frequencies are indicative of a gunshot sound transmitting a signal indicative of a gunshot occurrence from the sensor to a trigger component; the trigger component having transceiver configured to receive the signal indicative of the gunshot occurrence and generate an alarm. 15) The gunshot detection system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of discrete frequencies include at least one frequency at or below 1000 Hz, at least one frequency at or above 8000 Hz, and at least one frequency between 1000 Hz and 8000 Hz. 16) The gunshot detection system of claim 15, wherein the signal converter forms a series of digital signal packets for transmission to the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter, where each digital signal packet defines a sample duration of 10 milliseconds. 17) The gunshot detection system of claim 16, wherein the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter produces a tuple of Goertzel magnitudes corresponding to each of the plurality of discrete frequencies for each digital signal packet. 18) The gunshot detection system of claim 17, further comprising a circular buffer retaining a series of ten preceding tuples of Goertzel magnitudes after the tuples are produced at the Goertzel algorithm based digital signal filter. 19) The gunshot detection system of claim 18, further comprising a classifier subjecting 10 preceding tuples of Goertzel magnitudes, received from the circular buffer, to a gradient boosting decision tree in the event that the digital signal of maximum value over the same sample duration of 10 milliseconds is higher than a predefined threshold value of between 160 dB and 163.5 dB. 20) The gunshot detection system of claim 19, further comprising a debouncer configured to generate a signal indicative of a gunshot occurrence while suppressing duplicative signals upon receipt of a classifier output indicative of a gunshot generating the acoustic signal during the same sample duration of 10 milliseconds. | 3,600 |
349,038 | 16,806,597 | 3,631 | The structure of a semiconductor device with core-shell nanostructured channel regions between source/drain regions of FET devices and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a stack of nanostructured layers with first and second nanostructured regions disposed on the substrate, and nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the second nanostructured regions. The nanostructured shell regions and the second nanostructured regions have semiconductor materials different from each other. The semiconductor device further includes first and second source/drain (S/D) regions disposed on the substrate and a gate-all-around (GAA) structure disposed between the first and second S/D regions. Each of the first and second S/D regions includes an epitaxial region wrapped around each of the first nanostructured regions and the GAA structure is wrapped around each of the nanostructured shell regions. | 1. A semiconductor device, comprising:
a substrate; a stack of nanostructured layers with first and second nanostructured regions disposed on the substrate; nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the second nanostructured regions, wherein the nanostructured shell regions and the second nanostructured regions have semiconductor materials different from each other; first and second source/drain (S/D) regions disposed on the substrate, wherein each of the first and second S/D regions comprises an epitaxial region wrapped around each of the first nanostructured regions; and a gate-all-around (GAA) structure disposed between the first and second S/D regions and wrapped around each of the nanostructured shell regions. 2. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the nanostructured shell regions and the second nanostructured regions have structural compositions different from each other. 3. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the nanostructured shell regions and the second nanostructured regions have cross-sections different from each other. 4. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the nanostructured shell regions have surface planes with a first crystal orientation and the second nanostructured regions have surface planes with a second crystal orientation that is different from the first crystal orientation. 5. The semiconductor device of claim 4, wherein the first crystal orientation is a (111) crystal orientation and the second crystal orientation is a (100) crystal orientation. 6. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the semiconductor material of the nanostructured shell regions is lattice-mismatched with the semiconductor material of the second nanostructured regions. 7. The semiconductor device of claim 1, further comprising:
a first inner spacer disposed between an epitaxial sub-region of the first S/D region and a gate sub-region of the GAA structure; and a second inner spacer disposed between an epitaxial sub-region of the second S/D region and the gate sub-region of the GAA structure. 8. The semiconductor device of claim 1, further comprising a passivation layer disposed on sidewalls of the first nanostructured regions. 9. A semiconductor device, comprising:
a first field effect transistor (FET) comprising:
a stack of first nanostructured layers disposed on a substrate, wherein each of the first nanostructured layer comprises first and second nanostructured regions,
first nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the second nanostructured regions, wherein the first nanostructured shell regions and the second nanostructured regions have semiconductor materials different from each other,
a first epitaxial region wrapped around each of the first nanostructured regions, and
a first gate-all-around (GAA) structure disposed on the stack of first nanostructured layers and wrapped around each of the first nanostructured shell regions; and
a second FET comprising:
a stack of second nanostructured layers disposed on the substrate, wherein each of the second nanostructured layers comprises third and fourth nanostructured regions,
second nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the fourth nanostructured regions, wherein the second nanostructured shell regions and the fourth nanostructured regions have semiconductor materials different from each other and wherein the first and second nanostructured shell regions have material compositions different from each other,
a second epitaxial region wrapped around each of the third nanostructured regions, wherein the second epitaxial region is a conductivity type different from the first epitaxial region, and
a second GAA structure disposed on the stack of second nanostructured layers and wrapped around each of the second nanostructured shell regions. 10. The semiconductor device of claim 9, wherein the second nanostructured layers have a material composition different from the first nanostructured layers. 11. The semiconductor device of claim 9, wherein the second and fourth nanostructured regions have material compositions different from each other. 12. The semiconductor device of claim 9, wherein the first and second nanostructured shell regions have structural compositions different from each other. 13. The semiconductor device of claim 9, wherein the first FET further comprises first and second inner spacers disposed within the stack of first nanostructured layers. 14. The semiconductor device of claim 9, wherein the second FET further comprises third and fourth inner spacers disposed within the stack of second nanostructured layers. 15. A method for fabricating a semiconductor device, comprising:
forming a stack of nanostructured layers with first and second nanostructured regions on a substrate; modifying the second nanostructured regions to form nanostructured core regions; epitaxially growing nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the nanostructured core regions; growing first and second epitaxial regions wrapped around each of the first nanostructured regions; forming a gate-all-around (GAA) structure between the first and second epitaxial regions and wrapped around each of the nanostructured shell regions; and forming first and second inner spacers along sidewalls of gate sub-regions of the GAA structure, wherein the gate sub-regions are embedded within the stack of nanostructured layers. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the modifying the second nanostructured regions comprises selectively etching the second nanostructured regions to form the nanostructured core regions with vertical dimensions smaller than vertical dimensions of the first nanostructured regions. 17. The method of claim 15, wherein the epitaxially growing nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the nanostructured core regions comprises epitaxially growing a semiconductor material different from the nanostructured core regions. 18. The method of claim 15, wherein the epitaxially growing nanostructured shell regions comprises epitaxially growing a semiconductor material with a lattice constant different from a lattice constant of a semiconductor material of the nanostructured core regions. 19. The method of claim 15, wherein the forming the stack of nanostructured layers comprises:
epitaxially growing first and second semiconductor layers of different composition in an alternating configuration on the substrate; and etching the first and second semiconductor layers to form first and second nanostructured layers. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the forming the GAA structure comprises:
etching the second nanostructured layers to form openings between adjacent first nanostructured layers; depositing a layer of gate dielectric material within the openings; and depositing a layer of electrically conductive material on the layer of gate dielectric material to fill the openings. | The structure of a semiconductor device with core-shell nanostructured channel regions between source/drain regions of FET devices and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a stack of nanostructured layers with first and second nanostructured regions disposed on the substrate, and nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the second nanostructured regions. The nanostructured shell regions and the second nanostructured regions have semiconductor materials different from each other. The semiconductor device further includes first and second source/drain (S/D) regions disposed on the substrate and a gate-all-around (GAA) structure disposed between the first and second S/D regions. Each of the first and second S/D regions includes an epitaxial region wrapped around each of the first nanostructured regions and the GAA structure is wrapped around each of the nanostructured shell regions.1. A semiconductor device, comprising:
a substrate; a stack of nanostructured layers with first and second nanostructured regions disposed on the substrate; nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the second nanostructured regions, wherein the nanostructured shell regions and the second nanostructured regions have semiconductor materials different from each other; first and second source/drain (S/D) regions disposed on the substrate, wherein each of the first and second S/D regions comprises an epitaxial region wrapped around each of the first nanostructured regions; and a gate-all-around (GAA) structure disposed between the first and second S/D regions and wrapped around each of the nanostructured shell regions. 2. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the nanostructured shell regions and the second nanostructured regions have structural compositions different from each other. 3. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the nanostructured shell regions and the second nanostructured regions have cross-sections different from each other. 4. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the nanostructured shell regions have surface planes with a first crystal orientation and the second nanostructured regions have surface planes with a second crystal orientation that is different from the first crystal orientation. 5. The semiconductor device of claim 4, wherein the first crystal orientation is a (111) crystal orientation and the second crystal orientation is a (100) crystal orientation. 6. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the semiconductor material of the nanostructured shell regions is lattice-mismatched with the semiconductor material of the second nanostructured regions. 7. The semiconductor device of claim 1, further comprising:
a first inner spacer disposed between an epitaxial sub-region of the first S/D region and a gate sub-region of the GAA structure; and a second inner spacer disposed between an epitaxial sub-region of the second S/D region and the gate sub-region of the GAA structure. 8. The semiconductor device of claim 1, further comprising a passivation layer disposed on sidewalls of the first nanostructured regions. 9. A semiconductor device, comprising:
a first field effect transistor (FET) comprising:
a stack of first nanostructured layers disposed on a substrate, wherein each of the first nanostructured layer comprises first and second nanostructured regions,
first nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the second nanostructured regions, wherein the first nanostructured shell regions and the second nanostructured regions have semiconductor materials different from each other,
a first epitaxial region wrapped around each of the first nanostructured regions, and
a first gate-all-around (GAA) structure disposed on the stack of first nanostructured layers and wrapped around each of the first nanostructured shell regions; and
a second FET comprising:
a stack of second nanostructured layers disposed on the substrate, wherein each of the second nanostructured layers comprises third and fourth nanostructured regions,
second nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the fourth nanostructured regions, wherein the second nanostructured shell regions and the fourth nanostructured regions have semiconductor materials different from each other and wherein the first and second nanostructured shell regions have material compositions different from each other,
a second epitaxial region wrapped around each of the third nanostructured regions, wherein the second epitaxial region is a conductivity type different from the first epitaxial region, and
a second GAA structure disposed on the stack of second nanostructured layers and wrapped around each of the second nanostructured shell regions. 10. The semiconductor device of claim 9, wherein the second nanostructured layers have a material composition different from the first nanostructured layers. 11. The semiconductor device of claim 9, wherein the second and fourth nanostructured regions have material compositions different from each other. 12. The semiconductor device of claim 9, wherein the first and second nanostructured shell regions have structural compositions different from each other. 13. The semiconductor device of claim 9, wherein the first FET further comprises first and second inner spacers disposed within the stack of first nanostructured layers. 14. The semiconductor device of claim 9, wherein the second FET further comprises third and fourth inner spacers disposed within the stack of second nanostructured layers. 15. A method for fabricating a semiconductor device, comprising:
forming a stack of nanostructured layers with first and second nanostructured regions on a substrate; modifying the second nanostructured regions to form nanostructured core regions; epitaxially growing nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the nanostructured core regions; growing first and second epitaxial regions wrapped around each of the first nanostructured regions; forming a gate-all-around (GAA) structure between the first and second epitaxial regions and wrapped around each of the nanostructured shell regions; and forming first and second inner spacers along sidewalls of gate sub-regions of the GAA structure, wherein the gate sub-regions are embedded within the stack of nanostructured layers. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the modifying the second nanostructured regions comprises selectively etching the second nanostructured regions to form the nanostructured core regions with vertical dimensions smaller than vertical dimensions of the first nanostructured regions. 17. The method of claim 15, wherein the epitaxially growing nanostructured shell regions wrapped around the nanostructured core regions comprises epitaxially growing a semiconductor material different from the nanostructured core regions. 18. The method of claim 15, wherein the epitaxially growing nanostructured shell regions comprises epitaxially growing a semiconductor material with a lattice constant different from a lattice constant of a semiconductor material of the nanostructured core regions. 19. The method of claim 15, wherein the forming the stack of nanostructured layers comprises:
epitaxially growing first and second semiconductor layers of different composition in an alternating configuration on the substrate; and etching the first and second semiconductor layers to form first and second nanostructured layers. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the forming the GAA structure comprises:
etching the second nanostructured layers to form openings between adjacent first nanostructured layers; depositing a layer of gate dielectric material within the openings; and depositing a layer of electrically conductive material on the layer of gate dielectric material to fill the openings. | 3,600 |
349,039 | 16,806,614 | 3,631 | A method of determining whether a silicon-carbide semiconductor device, which has a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gate structure and a built-in diode, is a conforming product. The method includes measuring an ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, passing a forward current through the built-in diode of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, measuring another ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, which is the ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device after passing the forward current, calculating a rate of change between the ON voltage and the another ON voltage, and determining that the silicon carbide semiconductor device is a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is less than 3%. | 1. A method of determining whether a silicon-carbide semiconductor device, which has a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gate structure and a built-in diode, is a conforming product, the method comprising:
measuring an ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device; passing a forward current through the built-in diode of the silicon carbide semiconductor device; measuring another ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, which is the ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device after passing the forward current; calculating a rate of change between the ON voltage and the another ON voltage; and determining that the silicon carbide semiconductor device is a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is less than 3%. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
the ON voltage and the another ON voltage are measured by a rated current or a current lower than the rated current. 3. The method according to claim 1,
wherein the silicon-carbide semiconductor device further includes:
a silicon carbide substrate having a front surface and a back surface,
a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type provided on the front surface of the silicon carbide substrate and having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side and facing the silicon carbide substrate,
a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type provided on the first side of the first semiconductor layer,
a first semiconductor region of the first conductivity type selectively provided in the second semiconductor layer and having an
impurity concentration higher than an impurity concentration of the silicon carbide substrate,
a trench penetrating the second semiconductor layer and reaching the first semiconductor layer,
a gate electrode provided on a gate insulating film in the trench,
a first electrode provided on surfaces of the first semiconductor region and the second semiconductor layer, and
a second electrode provided on the back surface of the silicon carbide substrate; and
wherein each of the ON voltage and the another ON voltage is measured by passing a current from the first electrode to the second electrode. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein
the silicon carbide semiconductor device is determined to be a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is saturated or less than 3%. | A method of determining whether a silicon-carbide semiconductor device, which has a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gate structure and a built-in diode, is a conforming product. The method includes measuring an ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, passing a forward current through the built-in diode of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, measuring another ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, which is the ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device after passing the forward current, calculating a rate of change between the ON voltage and the another ON voltage, and determining that the silicon carbide semiconductor device is a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is less than 3%.1. A method of determining whether a silicon-carbide semiconductor device, which has a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gate structure and a built-in diode, is a conforming product, the method comprising:
measuring an ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device; passing a forward current through the built-in diode of the silicon carbide semiconductor device; measuring another ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, which is the ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device after passing the forward current; calculating a rate of change between the ON voltage and the another ON voltage; and determining that the silicon carbide semiconductor device is a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is less than 3%. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
the ON voltage and the another ON voltage are measured by a rated current or a current lower than the rated current. 3. The method according to claim 1,
wherein the silicon-carbide semiconductor device further includes:
a silicon carbide substrate having a front surface and a back surface,
a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type provided on the front surface of the silicon carbide substrate and having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side and facing the silicon carbide substrate,
a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type provided on the first side of the first semiconductor layer,
a first semiconductor region of the first conductivity type selectively provided in the second semiconductor layer and having an
impurity concentration higher than an impurity concentration of the silicon carbide substrate,
a trench penetrating the second semiconductor layer and reaching the first semiconductor layer,
a gate electrode provided on a gate insulating film in the trench,
a first electrode provided on surfaces of the first semiconductor region and the second semiconductor layer, and
a second electrode provided on the back surface of the silicon carbide substrate; and
wherein each of the ON voltage and the another ON voltage is measured by passing a current from the first electrode to the second electrode. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein
the silicon carbide semiconductor device is determined to be a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is saturated or less than 3%. | 3,600 |
349,040 | 16,806,620 | 3,631 | A method of determining whether a silicon-carbide semiconductor device, which has a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gate structure and a built-in diode, is a conforming product. The method includes measuring an ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, passing a forward current through the built-in diode of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, measuring another ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, which is the ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device after passing the forward current, calculating a rate of change between the ON voltage and the another ON voltage, and determining that the silicon carbide semiconductor device is a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is less than 3%. | 1. A method of determining whether a silicon-carbide semiconductor device, which has a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gate structure and a built-in diode, is a conforming product, the method comprising:
measuring an ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device; passing a forward current through the built-in diode of the silicon carbide semiconductor device; measuring another ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, which is the ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device after passing the forward current; calculating a rate of change between the ON voltage and the another ON voltage; and determining that the silicon carbide semiconductor device is a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is less than 3%. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
the ON voltage and the another ON voltage are measured by a rated current or a current lower than the rated current. 3. The method according to claim 1,
wherein the silicon-carbide semiconductor device further includes:
a silicon carbide substrate having a front surface and a back surface,
a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type provided on the front surface of the silicon carbide substrate and having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side and facing the silicon carbide substrate,
a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type provided on the first side of the first semiconductor layer,
a first semiconductor region of the first conductivity type selectively provided in the second semiconductor layer and having an
impurity concentration higher than an impurity concentration of the silicon carbide substrate,
a trench penetrating the second semiconductor layer and reaching the first semiconductor layer,
a gate electrode provided on a gate insulating film in the trench,
a first electrode provided on surfaces of the first semiconductor region and the second semiconductor layer, and
a second electrode provided on the back surface of the silicon carbide substrate; and
wherein each of the ON voltage and the another ON voltage is measured by passing a current from the first electrode to the second electrode. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein
the silicon carbide semiconductor device is determined to be a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is saturated or less than 3%. | A method of determining whether a silicon-carbide semiconductor device, which has a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gate structure and a built-in diode, is a conforming product. The method includes measuring an ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, passing a forward current through the built-in diode of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, measuring another ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, which is the ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device after passing the forward current, calculating a rate of change between the ON voltage and the another ON voltage, and determining that the silicon carbide semiconductor device is a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is less than 3%.1. A method of determining whether a silicon-carbide semiconductor device, which has a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) gate structure and a built-in diode, is a conforming product, the method comprising:
measuring an ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device; passing a forward current through the built-in diode of the silicon carbide semiconductor device; measuring another ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device, which is the ON voltage of the silicon carbide semiconductor device after passing the forward current; calculating a rate of change between the ON voltage and the another ON voltage; and determining that the silicon carbide semiconductor device is a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is less than 3%. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein
the ON voltage and the another ON voltage are measured by a rated current or a current lower than the rated current. 3. The method according to claim 1,
wherein the silicon-carbide semiconductor device further includes:
a silicon carbide substrate having a front surface and a back surface,
a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type provided on the front surface of the silicon carbide substrate and having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side and facing the silicon carbide substrate,
a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type provided on the first side of the first semiconductor layer,
a first semiconductor region of the first conductivity type selectively provided in the second semiconductor layer and having an
impurity concentration higher than an impurity concentration of the silicon carbide substrate,
a trench penetrating the second semiconductor layer and reaching the first semiconductor layer,
a gate electrode provided on a gate insulating film in the trench,
a first electrode provided on surfaces of the first semiconductor region and the second semiconductor layer, and
a second electrode provided on the back surface of the silicon carbide substrate; and
wherein each of the ON voltage and the another ON voltage is measured by passing a current from the first electrode to the second electrode. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein
the silicon carbide semiconductor device is determined to be a conforming product unless the calculated rate of change is saturated or less than 3%. | 3,600 |
349,041 | 16,806,574 | 3,631 | A distributed radio frequency communication system facilitates communication between wireless terminals and a core network. The system includes a group of remote radio units (RRUs). Each RRU of the group of RRUs is coupled to an antenna to communicate with at least some of the mobile terminals and includes electronic circuitry to perform at least a first portion of a first-level protocol of a radio access network (RAN) and communicate over a fronthaul link. The system also includes a baseband unit (BBU) coupled to the core network and the fronthaul link, and communicably coupled to the group of RRUs over the fronthaul link. The BBU includes electronic circuitry to assign one or more RRUs, selected from the group of RRUs, to a cluster of RRUs based on one or more parameters, and to perform at least a second-level protocol of the RAN. | 1. A method, performed by a baseband unit (BBU), for facilitating communication between a core network and a cluster of remote radio units (RRUs) in a distributed radio access network (RAN), the method comprising:
assigning one or more RRUs, selected from a group of RRUs communicably coupled to the BBU by a fronthaul link, to the cluster of RRUs based on one or more parameters; performing at least a medium access control (MAC) protocol of the RAN; and communicating over the fronthaul link with the cluster of RRUs. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising performing a portion of a physical-layer (PHY) protocol of the RAN. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising configuring a first RRU of the cluster of RRUs to communicate with a first mobile terminal and configuring a second RRU of the cluster of RRUs to communicate with a second mobile terminal based on geographic locations of the first RRU, the second RRU, the first mobile terminal, and the second mobile terminal. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising configuring a first RRU of the cluster of RRUs to communicate with a first mobile terminal and configuring a second RRU of the cluster of RRUs to communicate with a second mobile terminal based on radio measurements performed by the cluster of RRUs, the first mobile terminal, or the second mobile terminal. 5. The method of claim 1, further comprising determining that a first RRU of the cluster of RRUs has failed; and
handing over a mobile terminal associated with the first RRU to a second RRU of the cluster of RRUs. 6. The method of claim 1, further comprising coordinating with a second BBU. 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising determining that a first RRU of the cluster of RRUs has failed;
wherein the coordinating with the second BBU comprises moving a mobile terminal associated with the first RRU to a second RRU, the second RRU associated with a second cluster of RRUs that is associated with the second BBU. 8. The method of claim 6, wherein the coordinating with the second BBU comprises moving a selected RRU from the cluster of RRUs to a second cluster of RRUs associated with the second BBU. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the moving the selected RRU comprises any combination of:
(a) handing over a mobile terminal associated with the selected RRU to another RRU of the cluster of RRUs; (b) changing a parameter associated with the mobile terminal in the BBU; (c) sending a command to the mobile terminal; (d) sending a deactivation command to the selected RRU; (e) informing the selected RRU that it is associated with the second BBU; or (f) setting synchronization parameters in the selected RRU that are compatible with the second BBU. 10. The method of claim 6, wherein the coordinating with the second BBU comprises coordinating RAN parameters with the second BBU. 11. The method of claim 1, further comprising determining that a predetermined capacity threshold of the BBU has been exceeded; and
changing a parameter in the cluster of RRUs or a mobile device in communication with the cluster of RRUs in response to the determination that the predetermined capacity threshold of the BBU has been exceeded. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising performing, at least in part by the changing of the parameter, at least one of:
(a) handing over of a mobile terminal to another BBU; (b) reducing a throughput for the mobile terminal; (c) reducing a resource block allocation; (d) changing a modulation and coding scheme for the cluster of RRUs; (e) suspending unicast uplink scheduling in the cluster of RRUs for one or more scheduling intervals; or (f) suspending unicast downlink scheduling in the cluster of RRUs for one or more scheduling intervals. 13. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise numbers of mobile terminals in active communication with the group of RRUs, radio measurements performed by the group of RRUs, radio measurements performed by the mobile terminals, or any combination thereof. 14. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise synchronization states of the group of RRUs. 15. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise a fronthaul link quality parameter. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising determining the fronthaul link quality parameter based on information received from the group of RRUs over the fronthaul link. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the information received from the group of RRUs comprises RRU buffer status information, RRU buffer overrun indications, RRU buffer underrun indications, information about a received radio frequency signal, or any combination thereof. 18. The method of claim 15, further comprising determining the fronthaul link quality parameter based on a latency of the fronthaul link, a bandwidth of the fronthaul link, errors on the fronthaul link, undelivered packets on the fronthaul link, out-of-order packets on the fronthaul link, buffer overruns, buffer underruns, or any combination thereof. 19. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise geographic locations of the group of RRUs or geographic locations of mobile terminals in active communication with the group of RRUs. 20. At least one tangible computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more instructions that in response to being executed on a computing device cause the computing device to carry out a method for facilitating communication between a core network and a cluster of remote radio units (RRUs) in a distributed radio access network (RAN), the method comprising:
assigning one or more RRUs, selected from a group of RRUs communicably coupled to the computing device by a fronthaul link, to the cluster of RRUs based on one or more parameters; performing at least a medium access control (MAC) protocol of the RAN; and communicating over the fronthaul link with the cluster of RRUs. | A distributed radio frequency communication system facilitates communication between wireless terminals and a core network. The system includes a group of remote radio units (RRUs). Each RRU of the group of RRUs is coupled to an antenna to communicate with at least some of the mobile terminals and includes electronic circuitry to perform at least a first portion of a first-level protocol of a radio access network (RAN) and communicate over a fronthaul link. The system also includes a baseband unit (BBU) coupled to the core network and the fronthaul link, and communicably coupled to the group of RRUs over the fronthaul link. The BBU includes electronic circuitry to assign one or more RRUs, selected from the group of RRUs, to a cluster of RRUs based on one or more parameters, and to perform at least a second-level protocol of the RAN.1. A method, performed by a baseband unit (BBU), for facilitating communication between a core network and a cluster of remote radio units (RRUs) in a distributed radio access network (RAN), the method comprising:
assigning one or more RRUs, selected from a group of RRUs communicably coupled to the BBU by a fronthaul link, to the cluster of RRUs based on one or more parameters; performing at least a medium access control (MAC) protocol of the RAN; and communicating over the fronthaul link with the cluster of RRUs. 2. The method of claim 1, further comprising performing a portion of a physical-layer (PHY) protocol of the RAN. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising configuring a first RRU of the cluster of RRUs to communicate with a first mobile terminal and configuring a second RRU of the cluster of RRUs to communicate with a second mobile terminal based on geographic locations of the first RRU, the second RRU, the first mobile terminal, and the second mobile terminal. 4. The method of claim 1, further comprising configuring a first RRU of the cluster of RRUs to communicate with a first mobile terminal and configuring a second RRU of the cluster of RRUs to communicate with a second mobile terminal based on radio measurements performed by the cluster of RRUs, the first mobile terminal, or the second mobile terminal. 5. The method of claim 1, further comprising determining that a first RRU of the cluster of RRUs has failed; and
handing over a mobile terminal associated with the first RRU to a second RRU of the cluster of RRUs. 6. The method of claim 1, further comprising coordinating with a second BBU. 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising determining that a first RRU of the cluster of RRUs has failed;
wherein the coordinating with the second BBU comprises moving a mobile terminal associated with the first RRU to a second RRU, the second RRU associated with a second cluster of RRUs that is associated with the second BBU. 8. The method of claim 6, wherein the coordinating with the second BBU comprises moving a selected RRU from the cluster of RRUs to a second cluster of RRUs associated with the second BBU. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the moving the selected RRU comprises any combination of:
(a) handing over a mobile terminal associated with the selected RRU to another RRU of the cluster of RRUs; (b) changing a parameter associated with the mobile terminal in the BBU; (c) sending a command to the mobile terminal; (d) sending a deactivation command to the selected RRU; (e) informing the selected RRU that it is associated with the second BBU; or (f) setting synchronization parameters in the selected RRU that are compatible with the second BBU. 10. The method of claim 6, wherein the coordinating with the second BBU comprises coordinating RAN parameters with the second BBU. 11. The method of claim 1, further comprising determining that a predetermined capacity threshold of the BBU has been exceeded; and
changing a parameter in the cluster of RRUs or a mobile device in communication with the cluster of RRUs in response to the determination that the predetermined capacity threshold of the BBU has been exceeded. 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising performing, at least in part by the changing of the parameter, at least one of:
(a) handing over of a mobile terminal to another BBU; (b) reducing a throughput for the mobile terminal; (c) reducing a resource block allocation; (d) changing a modulation and coding scheme for the cluster of RRUs; (e) suspending unicast uplink scheduling in the cluster of RRUs for one or more scheduling intervals; or (f) suspending unicast downlink scheduling in the cluster of RRUs for one or more scheduling intervals. 13. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise numbers of mobile terminals in active communication with the group of RRUs, radio measurements performed by the group of RRUs, radio measurements performed by the mobile terminals, or any combination thereof. 14. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise synchronization states of the group of RRUs. 15. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise a fronthaul link quality parameter. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising determining the fronthaul link quality parameter based on information received from the group of RRUs over the fronthaul link. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the information received from the group of RRUs comprises RRU buffer status information, RRU buffer overrun indications, RRU buffer underrun indications, information about a received radio frequency signal, or any combination thereof. 18. The method of claim 15, further comprising determining the fronthaul link quality parameter based on a latency of the fronthaul link, a bandwidth of the fronthaul link, errors on the fronthaul link, undelivered packets on the fronthaul link, out-of-order packets on the fronthaul link, buffer overruns, buffer underruns, or any combination thereof. 19. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise geographic locations of the group of RRUs or geographic locations of mobile terminals in active communication with the group of RRUs. 20. At least one tangible computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more instructions that in response to being executed on a computing device cause the computing device to carry out a method for facilitating communication between a core network and a cluster of remote radio units (RRUs) in a distributed radio access network (RAN), the method comprising:
assigning one or more RRUs, selected from a group of RRUs communicably coupled to the computing device by a fronthaul link, to the cluster of RRUs based on one or more parameters; performing at least a medium access control (MAC) protocol of the RAN; and communicating over the fronthaul link with the cluster of RRUs. | 3,600 |
349,042 | 16,806,612 | 3,631 | In implementations of augmented video prototyping, a mobile device records augmented video data as a captured video of a recorded scene in an environment, the augmented video data including augmented reality tracking data as 3D spatial information relative to objects in the recorded scene. A video prototyping module localizes the mobile device with reference to the objects in the recorded scene using the 3D spatial information for the mobile device being within boundaries of the recorded scene in the environment. The video prototyping module can generate an avatar for display that represents the mobile device at a current location from a perspective of the recorded scene, and create a spatial layer over a video frame at the current location of the avatar that represents the mobile device. The spatial layer is an interactive interface on which to create an augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video. | 1. A mobile device implemented for augmented video prototyping, the mobile device comprising:
a camera device to record augmented video data as a captured video of a recorded scene in an environment, the augmented video data including augmented reality (AR) tracking data as 3D spatial information relative to objects in the recorded scene; a display device to display video frames of the captured video showing the recorded scene in the environment; a video prototyping module implemented at least partially in computer hardware, the video prototyping module configured to:
localize the mobile device with reference to the objects in the recorded scene of the environment using the 3D spatial information responsive to the mobile device being within boundaries of the recorded scene in the environment; and
generate an avatar for display over a video frame showing the recorded scene, the avatar representing the mobile device at a current location from a perspective of the recorded scene of the environment. 2. The mobile device as recited in claim 1, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to create a spatial layer over the video frame at the current location of the avatar that represents the mobile device in the recorded scene of the environment, the spatial layer localized with reference to the objects in the recorded scene using the 3D spatial information. 3. The mobile device as recited in claim 2, wherein the spatial layer is an interactive interface on which to create an augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video, the augmented reality feature including at least one of a sketch, an image, an animation, or a 3D model. 4. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to record animation actions as movements of the spatial layer, and the animation actions are applied to the augmented reality feature that displays as an animation during playback of the captured video. 5. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the spatial layer is mapped to one or more of the video frames of the captured video, and the augmented reality feature displays as an animation during playback of the captured video. 6. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to create spatial layer timing and positioning of the augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video. 7. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to:
associate the avatar that represents the mobile device with the spatial layer; move the spatial layer along a motion path according to movements of the mobile device for a 3D manipulation of the augmented reality feature; and the augmented reality feature displays as an animation that moves according to the 3D manipulation during playback of the captured video. 8. The mobile device as recited in claim 2, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to:
create an additional spatial layer over the video frame at a different location of the avatar that represents the mobile device in the recorded scene; receive an input of a motion path sketch on the additional spatial layer; assign an augmented reality feature of the spatial layer to the motion path sketch on the additional spatial layer; and the augmented reality feature displays as an animation that moves according to the motion path sketch during playback of the captured video. 9. The mobile device as recited in claim 1, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to track relative locations in the video frames of the mobile device in the recorded scene of the environment using the 3D spatial information as the video frames are displayed, and the avatar is displayable over the video frames to represent the mobile device at respective locations in the recorded scene of the environment. 10. In a digital medium environment for augmented video prototyping, a method implemented by a mobile device, the method comprising:
recording augmented video data as a captured video of a recorded scene in an environment, the augmented video data including augmented reality (AR) tracking data as 3D spatial information relative to objects in the recorded scene; displaying video frames of the captured video showing the recorded scene in the environment; localizing the mobile device with reference to the objects in the recorded scene of the environment using the 3D spatial information responsive to the mobile device being within boundaries of the recorded scene in the environment; and generating an avatar for display over a video frame showing the recorded scene, the avatar representing the mobile device at a current location from a perspective of the recorded scene of the environment. 11. The method as recited in claim 10, further comprising:
creating a spatial layer over the video frame at the current location of the avatar that represents the mobile device in the recorded scene of the environment, the spatial layer localized with reference to the objects in the recorded scene using the 3D spatial information. 12. The method as recited in claim 11, wherein the spatial layer is an interactive interface on which to create an augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video. 13. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
recording animation actions as movements of the spatial layer, and the animation actions applied to the augmented reality feature that displays as an animation during playback of the captured video. 14. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
mapping the spatial layer to one or more of the video frames of the captured video, and the augmented reality feature displaying as an animation during playback of the captured video. 15. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
creating spatial layer timing and positioning of the augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video. 16. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
associating the avatar that represents the mobile device with the spatial layer; moving the spatial layer along a motion path according to movements of the mobile device for a 3D manipulation of the augmented reality feature; and displaying the augmented reality feature as an animation that moves according to the 3D manipulation during playback of the captured video. 17. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
creating an additional spatial layer over the video frame at a different location of the avatar that represents the mobile device in the recorded scene; receiving an input of a motion path sketch on the additional spatial layer; assigning an augmented reality feature of the spatial layer to the motion path sketch on the additional spatial layer; and displaying the augmented reality feature as an animation that moves according to the motion path sketch during playback of the captured video. 18. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
tracking relative locations in the video frames of the mobile device in the recorded scene of the environment using the 3D spatial information as the video frames are displayed; and displaying the avatar over the video frames to represent the mobile device at respective locations in the recorded scene of the environment. 19. A mobile device implemented for augmented video prototyping, the mobile device comprising:
a camera device to record augmented video data as a captured video of a recorded scene in an environment, the augmented video data including augmented reality (AR) tracking data as 3D spatial information relative to objects in the scene; a video prototyping module implemented at least partially in computer hardware, the video prototyping module configured to:
localize the mobile device with reference to the objects in the recorded scene of the environment using the 3D spatial information responsive to the mobile device being within boundaries of the recorded scene in the environment; and
create a spatial layer over a video frame at a current location of an avatar that represents the mobile device in the recorded scene of the environment, the spatial layer localized with reference to the objects in the recorded scene and the spatial layer is an interactive interface on which to create an augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video. 20. The mobile device as recited in claim 19, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to:
record animation actions as movements of the spatial layer, the animation actions applied to the augmented reality feature; map timing and positioning of the spatial layer to one or more of the video frames of the captured video; and the augmented reality feature is displayable as an animation during playback of the captured video. | In implementations of augmented video prototyping, a mobile device records augmented video data as a captured video of a recorded scene in an environment, the augmented video data including augmented reality tracking data as 3D spatial information relative to objects in the recorded scene. A video prototyping module localizes the mobile device with reference to the objects in the recorded scene using the 3D spatial information for the mobile device being within boundaries of the recorded scene in the environment. The video prototyping module can generate an avatar for display that represents the mobile device at a current location from a perspective of the recorded scene, and create a spatial layer over a video frame at the current location of the avatar that represents the mobile device. The spatial layer is an interactive interface on which to create an augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video.1. A mobile device implemented for augmented video prototyping, the mobile device comprising:
a camera device to record augmented video data as a captured video of a recorded scene in an environment, the augmented video data including augmented reality (AR) tracking data as 3D spatial information relative to objects in the recorded scene; a display device to display video frames of the captured video showing the recorded scene in the environment; a video prototyping module implemented at least partially in computer hardware, the video prototyping module configured to:
localize the mobile device with reference to the objects in the recorded scene of the environment using the 3D spatial information responsive to the mobile device being within boundaries of the recorded scene in the environment; and
generate an avatar for display over a video frame showing the recorded scene, the avatar representing the mobile device at a current location from a perspective of the recorded scene of the environment. 2. The mobile device as recited in claim 1, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to create a spatial layer over the video frame at the current location of the avatar that represents the mobile device in the recorded scene of the environment, the spatial layer localized with reference to the objects in the recorded scene using the 3D spatial information. 3. The mobile device as recited in claim 2, wherein the spatial layer is an interactive interface on which to create an augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video, the augmented reality feature including at least one of a sketch, an image, an animation, or a 3D model. 4. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to record animation actions as movements of the spatial layer, and the animation actions are applied to the augmented reality feature that displays as an animation during playback of the captured video. 5. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the spatial layer is mapped to one or more of the video frames of the captured video, and the augmented reality feature displays as an animation during playback of the captured video. 6. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to create spatial layer timing and positioning of the augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video. 7. The mobile device as recited in claim 3, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to:
associate the avatar that represents the mobile device with the spatial layer; move the spatial layer along a motion path according to movements of the mobile device for a 3D manipulation of the augmented reality feature; and the augmented reality feature displays as an animation that moves according to the 3D manipulation during playback of the captured video. 8. The mobile device as recited in claim 2, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to:
create an additional spatial layer over the video frame at a different location of the avatar that represents the mobile device in the recorded scene; receive an input of a motion path sketch on the additional spatial layer; assign an augmented reality feature of the spatial layer to the motion path sketch on the additional spatial layer; and the augmented reality feature displays as an animation that moves according to the motion path sketch during playback of the captured video. 9. The mobile device as recited in claim 1, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to track relative locations in the video frames of the mobile device in the recorded scene of the environment using the 3D spatial information as the video frames are displayed, and the avatar is displayable over the video frames to represent the mobile device at respective locations in the recorded scene of the environment. 10. In a digital medium environment for augmented video prototyping, a method implemented by a mobile device, the method comprising:
recording augmented video data as a captured video of a recorded scene in an environment, the augmented video data including augmented reality (AR) tracking data as 3D spatial information relative to objects in the recorded scene; displaying video frames of the captured video showing the recorded scene in the environment; localizing the mobile device with reference to the objects in the recorded scene of the environment using the 3D spatial information responsive to the mobile device being within boundaries of the recorded scene in the environment; and generating an avatar for display over a video frame showing the recorded scene, the avatar representing the mobile device at a current location from a perspective of the recorded scene of the environment. 11. The method as recited in claim 10, further comprising:
creating a spatial layer over the video frame at the current location of the avatar that represents the mobile device in the recorded scene of the environment, the spatial layer localized with reference to the objects in the recorded scene using the 3D spatial information. 12. The method as recited in claim 11, wherein the spatial layer is an interactive interface on which to create an augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video. 13. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
recording animation actions as movements of the spatial layer, and the animation actions applied to the augmented reality feature that displays as an animation during playback of the captured video. 14. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
mapping the spatial layer to one or more of the video frames of the captured video, and the augmented reality feature displaying as an animation during playback of the captured video. 15. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
creating spatial layer timing and positioning of the augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video. 16. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
associating the avatar that represents the mobile device with the spatial layer; moving the spatial layer along a motion path according to movements of the mobile device for a 3D manipulation of the augmented reality feature; and displaying the augmented reality feature as an animation that moves according to the 3D manipulation during playback of the captured video. 17. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
creating an additional spatial layer over the video frame at a different location of the avatar that represents the mobile device in the recorded scene; receiving an input of a motion path sketch on the additional spatial layer; assigning an augmented reality feature of the spatial layer to the motion path sketch on the additional spatial layer; and displaying the augmented reality feature as an animation that moves according to the motion path sketch during playback of the captured video. 18. The method as recited in claim 12, further comprising:
tracking relative locations in the video frames of the mobile device in the recorded scene of the environment using the 3D spatial information as the video frames are displayed; and displaying the avatar over the video frames to represent the mobile device at respective locations in the recorded scene of the environment. 19. A mobile device implemented for augmented video prototyping, the mobile device comprising:
a camera device to record augmented video data as a captured video of a recorded scene in an environment, the augmented video data including augmented reality (AR) tracking data as 3D spatial information relative to objects in the scene; a video prototyping module implemented at least partially in computer hardware, the video prototyping module configured to:
localize the mobile device with reference to the objects in the recorded scene of the environment using the 3D spatial information responsive to the mobile device being within boundaries of the recorded scene in the environment; and
create a spatial layer over a video frame at a current location of an avatar that represents the mobile device in the recorded scene of the environment, the spatial layer localized with reference to the objects in the recorded scene and the spatial layer is an interactive interface on which to create an augmented reality feature that displays during playback of the captured video. 20. The mobile device as recited in claim 19, wherein the video prototyping module is configured to:
record animation actions as movements of the spatial layer, the animation actions applied to the augmented reality feature; map timing and positioning of the spatial layer to one or more of the video frames of the captured video; and the augmented reality feature is displayable as an animation during playback of the captured video. | 3,600 |
349,043 | 16,806,628 | 3,631 | In a substrate processing system according to an exemplary embodiment, gas supply units are configured to supply gases to chambers through first gas flow channels thereof, respectively. Chamber pressure sensors are configured to measure pressures in the chambers. A second gas flow channel is connected to the first gas flow channel of each of the gas supply units. A reference pressure sensor is configured to measure a pressure in the second gas flow channel. In a method according to an exemplary embodiment, each of the chamber pressure sensors is calibrated by using a measurement value thereof and a measurement value of the reference pressure sensor which are obtained in a state where pressures in a corresponding chamber, the first gas flow channel of a corresponding gas supply unit, and the second gas flow channel are maintained. | 1. A method for calibrating a plurality of chamber pressure sensors in a substrate processing system, wherein the substrate processing system includes:
a plurality of chambers; the plurality of chamber pressure sensors provided to measure pressures in the plurality of chambers, respectively; a plurality of gas supply units each configured to supply a gas to an internal space of a corresponding chamber among the plurality of chambers and each including
a flow rate controller,
a primary valve connected to a primary side of the flow rate controller,
a secondary valve connected to a secondary side of the flow rate controller, and
a first gas flow channel including a first end, a second end, and a third end, the first end being connected to the secondary valve and the third end being connectable to the internal space of the corresponding chamber,
a plurality of exhaust apparatuses connected to internal spaces of the plurality of chambers through a plurality of exhaust flow channels, respectively; a second gas flow channel connected to the second end of each of the plurality of gas supply units; and a reference pressure sensor provided to measure a pressure in the second gas flow channel, the method comprising: forming a state where a pressure is maintained in a selected space including the first gas flow channel of a selected gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units, the second gas flow channel, and the internal space of a selected chamber corresponding to the selected gas supply unit among the plurality of chambers, wherein the state is formed by a gas supplied from the selected gas supply unit or an other gas supply unit at a set pressure; acquiring a plurality of first pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the selected chamber in the state by using a selected chamber pressure sensor for the selected chamber among the plurality of chamber pressure sensors; acquiring a plurality of second pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the second gas flow channel in the state by using the reference pressure sensor; and calibrating the selected chamber pressure sensor to eliminate a difference between a pressure measurement value of the selected chamber pressure sensor, which is equal to an average value of the plurality of first pressure measurement values, and an average value of the plurality of second pressure measurement values, wherein a sequence including said fanning a state, said acquiring a plurality of first pressure measurement values, said acquiring a plurality of second pressure measurement values, and said calibrating the selected chamber pressure sensor is repeated, by using a plurality of different set pressures as the set pressure respectively and the plurality of chamber pressure sensors are selected in order as the selected chamber pressure sensor and the sequence is repeated. 2. The method according to claim 1,
wherein the substrate processing system further includes: a plurality of flow splitters each connected to the third end of a corresponding gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units; a plurality of distribution flow channel groups each including a plurality of distribution flow channels connecting a corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters to a corresponding chamber among the plurality of chambers; a plurality of gas injection units each provided to inject a gas to one distribution flow channel included in the plurality of distribution flow channels of a corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups; a plurality of valves each connected between the one distribution flow channel of the corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups and the corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters; and a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust pressures in the plurality of chambers, respectively, and wherein in said forming a state, a selected valve among the plurality of valves, which is connected between the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber and a flow splitter for the selected chamber among the plurality of flow splitters, is closed, a gas is supplied from a gas injection unit for the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber among the plurality of gas injection units as the other gas supply unit to the selected space further including the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber, and a pressure in the selected chamber is adjusted to the set pressure by a pressure control valve for the selected chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves. 3. The method according to claim 1,
wherein the substrate processing system further includes a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust pressures in the plurality of chambers, respectively, and wherein in the forming a state, the gas is supplied from the selected gas supply unit to the selected space in a state where the pressure control valve for the selected chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves is closed. 4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising adjusting zero-point of the selected chamber pressure sensor in a state where the selected space is evacuated before said forming a state in the sequence. 5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising comparing each of the plurality of first pressure measurement values with the average value of the plurality of first pressure measurement values in the sequence. 6. The method according to claim 1, further comprising comparing each of the plurality of second pressure measurement values with the average value of the plurality of second pressure measurement values in the sequence. 7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising performing calibration of a first reference pressure sensor which is the reference pressure sensor before repeating the sequence performed in order with respect to the plurality of chamber pressure sensors,
wherein said performing calibration of a first reference pressure sensor including: connecting a second reference pressure sensor to the second gas flow channel; framing an other state where a pressure is maintained in a target space including the first gas flow channel of one gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units, the second gas flow channel, and an internal space of one chamber corresponding to the one gas supply unit among the plurality of chambers, in which the other state is formed by a gas supplied from the one gas supply unit or the other gas supply unit at a calibration pressure; acquiring a plurality of third pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the second gas flow channel in the other state by using the first reference pressure sensor; acquiring a plurality of fourth pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the second gas flow channel in the other state by using the second reference pressure sensor; and calibrating the first reference pressure sensor to eliminate a difference between a pressure measurement value of the first reference pressure sensor, which is equal to an average value of the plurality of third pressure measurement values, and an average value of the plurality of fourth pressure measurement values, and wherein an other sequence including said forming an other state, said acquiring a plurality of third pressure measurement values, said acquiring a plurality of fourth pressure measurement values, and said calibrating the first reference pressure sensor is repeated, by using a plurality of different calibration pressures as the calibration pressure, respectively. 8. The method according to claim 7,
wherein the substrate processing system further includes: a plurality of flow splitters each connected to the third end of a corresponding gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units; a plurality of distribution flow channel groups each including a plurality of distribution flow channels connecting a corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters to a corresponding chamber among the plurality of chambers; a plurality of gas injection units each provided to inject a gas to one distribution flow channel included in the plurality of distribution flow channels of a corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups; a plurality of valves each connected between the one distribution flow channel of the corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups and the corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters; and a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust the pressure in the plurality of chambers, respectively, and wherein in said forming an other state, one valve among the plurality of valves is closed, and the one valve being connected between the one distribution flow channel connected to the one chamber and a flow splitter for the one chamber among the plurality of flow splitters, a gas is supplied from a gas injection unit for the one distribution flow channel connected to the one chamber among the plurality of gas injection units as the other gas supply unit to the target space further including the one distribution flow channel connected to the one chamber, and a pressure in the one chamber is adjusted to the calibration pressure by the pressure control valve for the one chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves. 9. The method according to claim 7,
wherein the substrate processing system further includes a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust the pressure in the plurality of chambers respectively, and wherein in the forming an other state, the gas is supplied from the one gas supply unit to the target space in a state where the pressure control valve for the one chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves is closed. 10. The method according to claim 7, further comprising adjusting zero-point of each of the first reference pressure sensor and the second reference pressure sensor in a state where the target space is evacuated before repeating the other sequence. 11. The method according to claim 7, further comprising comparing each of the plurality of third pressure measurement values with the average value of the plurality of third pressure measurement values in the other sequence. 12. The method according to claim 7, further comprising comparing each of the plurality of fourth pressure measurement values with the average value of the plurality of fourth pressure measurement values in the other sequence. 13. A substrate processing system comprising:
a plurality of chambers; a plurality of chamber pressure sensors provided to measure pressures in the plurality of chambers, respectively; a plurality of gas supply units each configured to supply a gas to an internal space of a corresponding chamber among the plurality of chambers and each including
a flow rate controller,
a primary valve connected to a primary side of the flow rate controller,
a secondary valve connected to a secondary side of the flow rate controller, and
a first gas flow channel including a first end, a second end, and a third end, the first end being connected to the secondary valve and the third end being connectable to the internal space of the corresponding chamber,
a plurality of exhaust apparatuses connected to internal spaces of the plurality of chambers through a plurality of exhaust flow channels, respectively; a second gas flow channel connected to the second end of each of the plurality of gas supply units; a reference pressure sensor provided to measure a pressure in the second gas flow channel; and a controller configured to perform control for calibration of the plurality of chamber pressure sensors, wherein the controller is configured to perform: a first control of controlling a selected gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units or an other gas supply unit to form a state where a pressure is maintained in a selected space including the first gas flow channel of the selected gas supply unit, the second gas flow channel, and the internal space of a selected chamber corresponding to the selected gas supply unit among the plurality of chambers by using a gas supplied from the selected gas supply unit or the other gas supply unit at a set pressure; a second control of controlling a selected chamber pressure sensor for the selected chamber among the plurality of chamber pressure sensors to acquire a plurality of first pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the selected chamber in the state; a third control of controlling the reference pressure sensor to acquire a plurality of second pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the second gas flow channel in the state; calibration of the selected chamber pressure sensor to eliminate a difference between a pressure measurement value of the selected chamber pressure sensor, which is equal to an average value of the plurality of first pressure measurement values, and an average value of the plurality of second pressure measurement values; and repetition of control sequence including the first control, the second control, the third control, and the calibration of the selected chamber pressure sensor by selecting the plurality of chamber pressure sensors in order as the selected chamber pressure sensor and using a plurality of different set pressures as the set pressure, respectively. 14. The substrate processing system according to claim 13, further comprising:
a plurality of flow splitters each connected to the third end of a corresponding gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units; a plurality of distribution flow channel groups each including a plurality of distribution flow channels connecting a corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters to a corresponding chamber among the plurality of chambers; a plurality of gas injection units each provided to inject a gas to one distribution flow channel included in the plurality of distribution flow channels of a corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups; a plurality of valves each connected between the one distribution flow channel of the corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups and the corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters; and a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust pressures in the plurality of chambers, respectively, and wherein the controller is configured to control, in the first control, a selected valve among the plurality of valves to be closed, wherein the selected valve is connected between the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber and a flow splitter for the selected chamber among the plurality of flow splitters, a gas injection unit for the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber among the plurality of gas injection units as the other gas supply unit to supply a gas to the selected space further including the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber, and a pressure control valve for the selected chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves to adjust the pressure in the selected chamber to the set pressure. 15. The substrate processing system according to claim 13, further comprising a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust the pressure in the plurality of chambers, respectively,
wherein the controller is configured to control, in the first control, a pressure control valve for the selected chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves to be closed and control the selected gas supply unit to supply a gas to the selected space. 16. The substrate processing system according to claim 13, wherein the controller is configured to adjust zero-point of the selected chamber pressure sensor in a state where the selected space is evacuated before the first control in the control sequence. | In a substrate processing system according to an exemplary embodiment, gas supply units are configured to supply gases to chambers through first gas flow channels thereof, respectively. Chamber pressure sensors are configured to measure pressures in the chambers. A second gas flow channel is connected to the first gas flow channel of each of the gas supply units. A reference pressure sensor is configured to measure a pressure in the second gas flow channel. In a method according to an exemplary embodiment, each of the chamber pressure sensors is calibrated by using a measurement value thereof and a measurement value of the reference pressure sensor which are obtained in a state where pressures in a corresponding chamber, the first gas flow channel of a corresponding gas supply unit, and the second gas flow channel are maintained.1. A method for calibrating a plurality of chamber pressure sensors in a substrate processing system, wherein the substrate processing system includes:
a plurality of chambers; the plurality of chamber pressure sensors provided to measure pressures in the plurality of chambers, respectively; a plurality of gas supply units each configured to supply a gas to an internal space of a corresponding chamber among the plurality of chambers and each including
a flow rate controller,
a primary valve connected to a primary side of the flow rate controller,
a secondary valve connected to a secondary side of the flow rate controller, and
a first gas flow channel including a first end, a second end, and a third end, the first end being connected to the secondary valve and the third end being connectable to the internal space of the corresponding chamber,
a plurality of exhaust apparatuses connected to internal spaces of the plurality of chambers through a plurality of exhaust flow channels, respectively; a second gas flow channel connected to the second end of each of the plurality of gas supply units; and a reference pressure sensor provided to measure a pressure in the second gas flow channel, the method comprising: forming a state where a pressure is maintained in a selected space including the first gas flow channel of a selected gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units, the second gas flow channel, and the internal space of a selected chamber corresponding to the selected gas supply unit among the plurality of chambers, wherein the state is formed by a gas supplied from the selected gas supply unit or an other gas supply unit at a set pressure; acquiring a plurality of first pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the selected chamber in the state by using a selected chamber pressure sensor for the selected chamber among the plurality of chamber pressure sensors; acquiring a plurality of second pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the second gas flow channel in the state by using the reference pressure sensor; and calibrating the selected chamber pressure sensor to eliminate a difference between a pressure measurement value of the selected chamber pressure sensor, which is equal to an average value of the plurality of first pressure measurement values, and an average value of the plurality of second pressure measurement values, wherein a sequence including said fanning a state, said acquiring a plurality of first pressure measurement values, said acquiring a plurality of second pressure measurement values, and said calibrating the selected chamber pressure sensor is repeated, by using a plurality of different set pressures as the set pressure respectively and the plurality of chamber pressure sensors are selected in order as the selected chamber pressure sensor and the sequence is repeated. 2. The method according to claim 1,
wherein the substrate processing system further includes: a plurality of flow splitters each connected to the third end of a corresponding gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units; a plurality of distribution flow channel groups each including a plurality of distribution flow channels connecting a corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters to a corresponding chamber among the plurality of chambers; a plurality of gas injection units each provided to inject a gas to one distribution flow channel included in the plurality of distribution flow channels of a corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups; a plurality of valves each connected between the one distribution flow channel of the corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups and the corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters; and a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust pressures in the plurality of chambers, respectively, and wherein in said forming a state, a selected valve among the plurality of valves, which is connected between the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber and a flow splitter for the selected chamber among the plurality of flow splitters, is closed, a gas is supplied from a gas injection unit for the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber among the plurality of gas injection units as the other gas supply unit to the selected space further including the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber, and a pressure in the selected chamber is adjusted to the set pressure by a pressure control valve for the selected chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves. 3. The method according to claim 1,
wherein the substrate processing system further includes a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust pressures in the plurality of chambers, respectively, and wherein in the forming a state, the gas is supplied from the selected gas supply unit to the selected space in a state where the pressure control valve for the selected chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves is closed. 4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising adjusting zero-point of the selected chamber pressure sensor in a state where the selected space is evacuated before said forming a state in the sequence. 5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising comparing each of the plurality of first pressure measurement values with the average value of the plurality of first pressure measurement values in the sequence. 6. The method according to claim 1, further comprising comparing each of the plurality of second pressure measurement values with the average value of the plurality of second pressure measurement values in the sequence. 7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising performing calibration of a first reference pressure sensor which is the reference pressure sensor before repeating the sequence performed in order with respect to the plurality of chamber pressure sensors,
wherein said performing calibration of a first reference pressure sensor including: connecting a second reference pressure sensor to the second gas flow channel; framing an other state where a pressure is maintained in a target space including the first gas flow channel of one gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units, the second gas flow channel, and an internal space of one chamber corresponding to the one gas supply unit among the plurality of chambers, in which the other state is formed by a gas supplied from the one gas supply unit or the other gas supply unit at a calibration pressure; acquiring a plurality of third pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the second gas flow channel in the other state by using the first reference pressure sensor; acquiring a plurality of fourth pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the second gas flow channel in the other state by using the second reference pressure sensor; and calibrating the first reference pressure sensor to eliminate a difference between a pressure measurement value of the first reference pressure sensor, which is equal to an average value of the plurality of third pressure measurement values, and an average value of the plurality of fourth pressure measurement values, and wherein an other sequence including said forming an other state, said acquiring a plurality of third pressure measurement values, said acquiring a plurality of fourth pressure measurement values, and said calibrating the first reference pressure sensor is repeated, by using a plurality of different calibration pressures as the calibration pressure, respectively. 8. The method according to claim 7,
wherein the substrate processing system further includes: a plurality of flow splitters each connected to the third end of a corresponding gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units; a plurality of distribution flow channel groups each including a plurality of distribution flow channels connecting a corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters to a corresponding chamber among the plurality of chambers; a plurality of gas injection units each provided to inject a gas to one distribution flow channel included in the plurality of distribution flow channels of a corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups; a plurality of valves each connected between the one distribution flow channel of the corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups and the corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters; and a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust the pressure in the plurality of chambers, respectively, and wherein in said forming an other state, one valve among the plurality of valves is closed, and the one valve being connected between the one distribution flow channel connected to the one chamber and a flow splitter for the one chamber among the plurality of flow splitters, a gas is supplied from a gas injection unit for the one distribution flow channel connected to the one chamber among the plurality of gas injection units as the other gas supply unit to the target space further including the one distribution flow channel connected to the one chamber, and a pressure in the one chamber is adjusted to the calibration pressure by the pressure control valve for the one chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves. 9. The method according to claim 7,
wherein the substrate processing system further includes a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust the pressure in the plurality of chambers respectively, and wherein in the forming an other state, the gas is supplied from the one gas supply unit to the target space in a state where the pressure control valve for the one chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves is closed. 10. The method according to claim 7, further comprising adjusting zero-point of each of the first reference pressure sensor and the second reference pressure sensor in a state where the target space is evacuated before repeating the other sequence. 11. The method according to claim 7, further comprising comparing each of the plurality of third pressure measurement values with the average value of the plurality of third pressure measurement values in the other sequence. 12. The method according to claim 7, further comprising comparing each of the plurality of fourth pressure measurement values with the average value of the plurality of fourth pressure measurement values in the other sequence. 13. A substrate processing system comprising:
a plurality of chambers; a plurality of chamber pressure sensors provided to measure pressures in the plurality of chambers, respectively; a plurality of gas supply units each configured to supply a gas to an internal space of a corresponding chamber among the plurality of chambers and each including
a flow rate controller,
a primary valve connected to a primary side of the flow rate controller,
a secondary valve connected to a secondary side of the flow rate controller, and
a first gas flow channel including a first end, a second end, and a third end, the first end being connected to the secondary valve and the third end being connectable to the internal space of the corresponding chamber,
a plurality of exhaust apparatuses connected to internal spaces of the plurality of chambers through a plurality of exhaust flow channels, respectively; a second gas flow channel connected to the second end of each of the plurality of gas supply units; a reference pressure sensor provided to measure a pressure in the second gas flow channel; and a controller configured to perform control for calibration of the plurality of chamber pressure sensors, wherein the controller is configured to perform: a first control of controlling a selected gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units or an other gas supply unit to form a state where a pressure is maintained in a selected space including the first gas flow channel of the selected gas supply unit, the second gas flow channel, and the internal space of a selected chamber corresponding to the selected gas supply unit among the plurality of chambers by using a gas supplied from the selected gas supply unit or the other gas supply unit at a set pressure; a second control of controlling a selected chamber pressure sensor for the selected chamber among the plurality of chamber pressure sensors to acquire a plurality of first pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the selected chamber in the state; a third control of controlling the reference pressure sensor to acquire a plurality of second pressure measurement values which are measurement values of the pressure in the second gas flow channel in the state; calibration of the selected chamber pressure sensor to eliminate a difference between a pressure measurement value of the selected chamber pressure sensor, which is equal to an average value of the plurality of first pressure measurement values, and an average value of the plurality of second pressure measurement values; and repetition of control sequence including the first control, the second control, the third control, and the calibration of the selected chamber pressure sensor by selecting the plurality of chamber pressure sensors in order as the selected chamber pressure sensor and using a plurality of different set pressures as the set pressure, respectively. 14. The substrate processing system according to claim 13, further comprising:
a plurality of flow splitters each connected to the third end of a corresponding gas supply unit among the plurality of gas supply units; a plurality of distribution flow channel groups each including a plurality of distribution flow channels connecting a corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters to a corresponding chamber among the plurality of chambers; a plurality of gas injection units each provided to inject a gas to one distribution flow channel included in the plurality of distribution flow channels of a corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups; a plurality of valves each connected between the one distribution flow channel of the corresponding distribution flow channel group among the plurality of distribution flow channel groups and the corresponding flow splitter among the plurality of flow splitters; and a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust pressures in the plurality of chambers, respectively, and wherein the controller is configured to control, in the first control, a selected valve among the plurality of valves to be closed, wherein the selected valve is connected between the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber and a flow splitter for the selected chamber among the plurality of flow splitters, a gas injection unit for the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber among the plurality of gas injection units as the other gas supply unit to supply a gas to the selected space further including the one distribution flow channel connected to the selected chamber, and a pressure control valve for the selected chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves to adjust the pressure in the selected chamber to the set pressure. 15. The substrate processing system according to claim 13, further comprising a plurality of pressure control valves provided between the plurality of chambers and the plurality of exhaust apparatuses, respectively, and configured to adjust the pressure in the plurality of chambers, respectively,
wherein the controller is configured to control, in the first control, a pressure control valve for the selected chamber among the plurality of pressure control valves to be closed and control the selected gas supply unit to supply a gas to the selected space. 16. The substrate processing system according to claim 13, wherein the controller is configured to adjust zero-point of the selected chamber pressure sensor in a state where the selected space is evacuated before the first control in the control sequence. | 3,600 |
349,044 | 16,806,582 | 3,631 | The subject matter described herein includes a roadway stud control system including a local stud control system positioned along a first section of a roadway, a plurality of roadway studs, each roadway stud disposed on a surface of the first section of the roadway and communicably coupled to the local stud control system, wherein the local stud control system is configured to communicate a control signal to control at least one aspect of the plurality of roadway studs. | 1. A roadway stud comprising:
a processor; a wireless communication interface electrically coupled with the processor; and a light source electrically coupled with the processor, wherein the processor is configured to illuminate the light source upon receiving a first activation signal via the wireless communication interface. 2. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the first activation signal is received from another roadway stud. 3. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the first activation signal is received from a roadway stud control system and the roadway stud control system is configured to wirelessly communicate with a plurality of roadway studs. 4. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising a vehicle detector electrically coupled with the processor. 5. The roadway stud of claim 4, wherein the vehicle detector is a magnetic sensor and the processor is configured to record a magnetic field change including a magnitude and a duration of the magnetic field change. 6. The roadway stud of claim 5, wherein the processor is further configured to transmit the magnitude and the duration of the magnetic field change via the wireless communication interface. 7. The roadway stud of claim 4, wherein the vehicle detector is a multi-axis magnetic sensor and the processor is further configured to record a magnetic field change including a magnitude, a duration, and a direction of the magnetic field change. 8. The roadway stud of claim 7, wherein the processor is further configured to transmit the magnitude, the duration, and the direction of the magnetic field change via the wireless communication interface. 9. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising an ambient temperature sensor electrically coupled with the processor, and the processor is further configured to transmit environmental data via the wireless communication interface associated with the ambient temperature sensor. 10. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising an ambient humidity sensor electrically coupled with the processor, and the processor is further configured to transmit environmental data via the wireless communication interface associated with the ambient humidity sensor. 11. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the first activation signal is associated with an environmental threshold being exceeded. 12. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising:
an ambient temperature sensor electrically coupled with the processor; and
an ambient humidity sensor electrically coupled with the processor, wherein the processor is further configured to detect an environmental threshold being exceeded based on temperature data received from the ambient temperature sensor and humidity data received from the ambient humidity sensor. 13. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising an ambient light sensor electrically coupled with the processor, wherein the processor is configured to control an illuminance level of the light source based at least partially on ambient light data provided by the ambient light sensor. 14. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising a global positioning system (GPS) receiver electrically coupled with the processor, wherein the processor is further configured to transmit a location of the roadway stud via the wireless communication interface. 15. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to receive a unique string identifier associated with the roadway stud and the processor is configured to transmit the unique string identifier via the wireless communication interface. 16. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising a Doppler radar detector, wherein the processor is further configured to transmit speed data via the wireless communication interface associated with a vehicle monitored by the Doppler radar detector. 17. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to activate a first color of the light source upon receiving the first activation signal via the wireless communication interface, and the processor is further configure to activate a second color of the light source upon receiving a second activation signal via the wireless communication interface. 18. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to illuminate the light source using a first illumination sequence based on the first activation signal, and the processor is further configured to illuminate the light source using a second illumination sequence upon receiving a second activation signal via the wireless communication interface. 19. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising a backscatter detector electrically coupled with the processor, wherein the backscatter detector is configured for detecting airborne visual inhibitors affecting viewing of the light source when installed on a roadway. 20. A roadway stud comprising:
a processor; a wireless communication interface electrically coupled with the processor; and a magnetic sensor electrically coupled with the processor, wherein:
the magnetic sensor is configured for detecting a magnitude and duration of a magnetic field change; and
the processor is configured for transmitting the magnitude and duration of the magnetic field change via the wireless communication interface. | The subject matter described herein includes a roadway stud control system including a local stud control system positioned along a first section of a roadway, a plurality of roadway studs, each roadway stud disposed on a surface of the first section of the roadway and communicably coupled to the local stud control system, wherein the local stud control system is configured to communicate a control signal to control at least one aspect of the plurality of roadway studs.1. A roadway stud comprising:
a processor; a wireless communication interface electrically coupled with the processor; and a light source electrically coupled with the processor, wherein the processor is configured to illuminate the light source upon receiving a first activation signal via the wireless communication interface. 2. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the first activation signal is received from another roadway stud. 3. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the first activation signal is received from a roadway stud control system and the roadway stud control system is configured to wirelessly communicate with a plurality of roadway studs. 4. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising a vehicle detector electrically coupled with the processor. 5. The roadway stud of claim 4, wherein the vehicle detector is a magnetic sensor and the processor is configured to record a magnetic field change including a magnitude and a duration of the magnetic field change. 6. The roadway stud of claim 5, wherein the processor is further configured to transmit the magnitude and the duration of the magnetic field change via the wireless communication interface. 7. The roadway stud of claim 4, wherein the vehicle detector is a multi-axis magnetic sensor and the processor is further configured to record a magnetic field change including a magnitude, a duration, and a direction of the magnetic field change. 8. The roadway stud of claim 7, wherein the processor is further configured to transmit the magnitude, the duration, and the direction of the magnetic field change via the wireless communication interface. 9. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising an ambient temperature sensor electrically coupled with the processor, and the processor is further configured to transmit environmental data via the wireless communication interface associated with the ambient temperature sensor. 10. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising an ambient humidity sensor electrically coupled with the processor, and the processor is further configured to transmit environmental data via the wireless communication interface associated with the ambient humidity sensor. 11. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the first activation signal is associated with an environmental threshold being exceeded. 12. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising:
an ambient temperature sensor electrically coupled with the processor; and
an ambient humidity sensor electrically coupled with the processor, wherein the processor is further configured to detect an environmental threshold being exceeded based on temperature data received from the ambient temperature sensor and humidity data received from the ambient humidity sensor. 13. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising an ambient light sensor electrically coupled with the processor, wherein the processor is configured to control an illuminance level of the light source based at least partially on ambient light data provided by the ambient light sensor. 14. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising a global positioning system (GPS) receiver electrically coupled with the processor, wherein the processor is further configured to transmit a location of the roadway stud via the wireless communication interface. 15. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to receive a unique string identifier associated with the roadway stud and the processor is configured to transmit the unique string identifier via the wireless communication interface. 16. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising a Doppler radar detector, wherein the processor is further configured to transmit speed data via the wireless communication interface associated with a vehicle monitored by the Doppler radar detector. 17. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to activate a first color of the light source upon receiving the first activation signal via the wireless communication interface, and the processor is further configure to activate a second color of the light source upon receiving a second activation signal via the wireless communication interface. 18. The roadway stud of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to illuminate the light source using a first illumination sequence based on the first activation signal, and the processor is further configured to illuminate the light source using a second illumination sequence upon receiving a second activation signal via the wireless communication interface. 19. The roadway stud of claim 1 further comprising a backscatter detector electrically coupled with the processor, wherein the backscatter detector is configured for detecting airborne visual inhibitors affecting viewing of the light source when installed on a roadway. 20. A roadway stud comprising:
a processor; a wireless communication interface electrically coupled with the processor; and a magnetic sensor electrically coupled with the processor, wherein:
the magnetic sensor is configured for detecting a magnitude and duration of a magnetic field change; and
the processor is configured for transmitting the magnitude and duration of the magnetic field change via the wireless communication interface. | 3,600 |
349,045 | 16,806,567 | 3,631 | The present invention generally relates to bacterial polypeptide display systems, libraries using these bacterial display systems, and methods of making and using these systems, including methods for improved display of polypeptides on the extracellular surface of bacteria using circularly permuted transmembrane bacterial polypeptides that have been modified to increase resistance to protease degradation and to enhance polypeptide display characteristics. | 1.-33. (canceled) 34. A polypeptide display library comprising:
a plurality of replicable biological entities, each member of the plurality comprising a displayed moiety (DM) displayed on the surface of the member replicable biological entity, wherein the DM is fused to an extracellular terminus of a circularly permuted bacterial outer membrane carrier protein (CP) to produce a display platform (DP), wherein the CP comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 56 and SEQ ID NO: 57. 35. The polypeptide display library of claim 34, wherein the DP comprises a tag. 36. The polypeptide display library of claim 35, wherein the tag is a fluorescent agent. 37. The polypeptide display library of claim 35, wherein the tag is a C-terminal tag. 38. The polypeptide display library of claim 35, wherein the tag is an N-terminal tag. 39. The polypeptide display library of claim 34, wherein the replicable biological entity is a bacterial cell. 40.-49. (canceled) 50. The polypeptide display library of claim 34, wherein the CP comprises a glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP, at the C-terminus of the CP, or at both the N-terminus and the C-terminus of the CP. 51. The polypeptide display library of claim 50, wherein the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP comprises the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: GQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 7), GGSGQSGQGG (SEQ ID NO: 9), GGSGQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 22), GGSGQSGQGS (SEQ ID NO: 59), GGSG (SEQ ID NO: 15), GGSGGSGGSGGSG (SEQ ID NO: 20), SGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 24), and GSSGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 11). 52. The polypeptide display library of claim 50, wherein the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the C-terminus of the CP comprises the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: GGS (SEQ ID NO: 17), GGSGGSSGQAAAG (SEQ ID NO: 12), and GGSGGSSGQTAAG (SEQ ID NO: 83). 53. The polypeptide display library of claim 50, wherein
the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP comprises the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: GQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 7), GGSGQSGQGG (SEQ ID NO: 9), GGSGQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 22), GGSGQSGQGS (SEQ ID NO: 59), GGSG (SEQ ID NO: 15), GGSGGSGGSGGSG (SEQ ID NO: 20), SGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 24), and GSSGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 11), and the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the C-terminus of the CP comprises the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: GGS (SEQ ID NO: 17), GGSGGSSGQAAAG (SEQ ID NO: 12), and GGSGGSSGQTAAG (SEQ ID NO: 83). 54. A polypeptide display library comprising:
a plurality of replicable biological entities, each member of the plurality comprising a display platform (DP) comprising a carrier polypeptide (CP) operably linked to a displayed moiety (DM), wherein the CP comprises a circularly permuted barrel-shaped beta sheet transmembrane polypeptide and a glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP, at the C-terminus of the CP or at both the N-terminus and the C-terminus of the CP, and wherein the transmembrane polypeptide comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 56 and SEQ ID NO: 57 55. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DM is displayed on the N-terminus of the CP. 56. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DM is displayed on the C-terminus of the CP. 57. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of GQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 7), GGSGQSGQGG (SEQ ID NO: 9), GGSGQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 22), GGSGQSGQGS (SEQ ID NO: 59), GGSG (SEQ ID NO: 15), GGSGGSGGSGGSG (SEQ ID NO: 20), SGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 24), and GSSGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 11). 58. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the C-terminus of the CP comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of GGS (SEQ ID NO: 17), GGSGGSSGQAAAG (SEQ ID NO: 12), and GGSGGSSGQTAAG (SEQ ID NO: 83). 59. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the CP comprises a glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at both the N-terminus and the C-terminus of the CP. 60. The polypeptide display library of claim 59, wherein the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of GQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 7), GGSGQSGQGG (SEQ ID NO: 9), GGSGQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 22), GGSGQSGQGS (SEQ ID NO: 59), GGSG (SEQ ID NO: 15), GGSGGSGGSGGSG (SEQ ID NO: 20), SGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 24), and GSSGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 11), and the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the C-terminus of the CP comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of GGS (SEQ ID NO: 17), GGSGGSSGQAAAG (SEQ ID NO: 12), and GGSGGSSGQTAAG (SEQ ID NO: 83). 61. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DP comprises the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 58, SEQ ID NO: 81, and SEQ ID NO: 82. 62. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DP comprises an N-terminus tag, a C-terminus tag or both an N-terminus tag and a C-terminus tag. 63. The polypeptide display library of claim 62, wherein the DP has the structural arrangement from N-terminus to C-terminus: T1-CP-DM-T2 or T1-DM-CP-T2, wherein T1 and T2 are tags. 64. The polypeptide display library of claim 62, wherein the N-terminal tag comprises the amino acid sequence EYMPME (SEQ ID NO: 8). 65. The polypeptide display library of claim 62, wherein the C-terminal tag comprises a histidine tag. 66. The polypeptide display library of claim 65, wherein the histidine tag is an 8-His tag. 67. The polypeptide display library of claim 62, wherein the N-terminal tag comprises the amino acid sequence EYMPME (SEQ ID NO: 8) and the C-terminal tag comprises an 8-His tag. 68. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DP comprises more than one DM. 69. The polypeptide display library of claim 68, wherein the DP has the structural arrangement from N-terminus to C-terminus: T1-DM1-DM2-CP-T2, T1-CP-DM1-DM2-T2, T1-DM1-DM2-DM3-CP-T2, T1-CP-DM1-DM2-DM3-T2, DM1-T1-DM2-CP-T2, T1-CP-DM1-T2-DM2, or T1-DM1-CP-DM2-T2, wherein T1 and T2 are tags. 70. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DP comprises one or more linkers. 71. The polypeptide display library of claim 62, wherein the DP comprises one or more linkers. 72. The polypeptide display library of claim 71, wherein the DP comprises a linker between the N-terminal tag and the DM. 73. The polypeptide display library of claim 71, wherein the DP comprises a linker between the DM and the transmembrane polypeptide. 74. The polypeptide display library of claim 71, wherein the DP comprises a linker between the transmembrane polypeptide and the C-terminal tag. 75. The polypeptide display library of claim 71, wherein the DP comprises a linker between the N-terminal tag and the DM, a linker between the DM and the transmembrane polypeptide, and a linker between the transmembrane polypeptide and the C-terminal tag. 76. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DM is selected from the group consisting of: a substrate, an exosite, a masking moiety, an antibody, a receptor, a ligand, and other proteins, and any combinations thereof. 77. The polypeptide display library of claim 76, wherein the DM is a substrate, and wherein the substrate is a substrate for a protease. | The present invention generally relates to bacterial polypeptide display systems, libraries using these bacterial display systems, and methods of making and using these systems, including methods for improved display of polypeptides on the extracellular surface of bacteria using circularly permuted transmembrane bacterial polypeptides that have been modified to increase resistance to protease degradation and to enhance polypeptide display characteristics.1.-33. (canceled) 34. A polypeptide display library comprising:
a plurality of replicable biological entities, each member of the plurality comprising a displayed moiety (DM) displayed on the surface of the member replicable biological entity, wherein the DM is fused to an extracellular terminus of a circularly permuted bacterial outer membrane carrier protein (CP) to produce a display platform (DP), wherein the CP comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 56 and SEQ ID NO: 57. 35. The polypeptide display library of claim 34, wherein the DP comprises a tag. 36. The polypeptide display library of claim 35, wherein the tag is a fluorescent agent. 37. The polypeptide display library of claim 35, wherein the tag is a C-terminal tag. 38. The polypeptide display library of claim 35, wherein the tag is an N-terminal tag. 39. The polypeptide display library of claim 34, wherein the replicable biological entity is a bacterial cell. 40.-49. (canceled) 50. The polypeptide display library of claim 34, wherein the CP comprises a glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP, at the C-terminus of the CP, or at both the N-terminus and the C-terminus of the CP. 51. The polypeptide display library of claim 50, wherein the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP comprises the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: GQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 7), GGSGQSGQGG (SEQ ID NO: 9), GGSGQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 22), GGSGQSGQGS (SEQ ID NO: 59), GGSG (SEQ ID NO: 15), GGSGGSGGSGGSG (SEQ ID NO: 20), SGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 24), and GSSGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 11). 52. The polypeptide display library of claim 50, wherein the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the C-terminus of the CP comprises the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: GGS (SEQ ID NO: 17), GGSGGSSGQAAAG (SEQ ID NO: 12), and GGSGGSSGQTAAG (SEQ ID NO: 83). 53. The polypeptide display library of claim 50, wherein
the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP comprises the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: GQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 7), GGSGQSGQGG (SEQ ID NO: 9), GGSGQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 22), GGSGQSGQGS (SEQ ID NO: 59), GGSG (SEQ ID NO: 15), GGSGGSGGSGGSG (SEQ ID NO: 20), SGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 24), and GSSGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 11), and the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the C-terminus of the CP comprises the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: GGS (SEQ ID NO: 17), GGSGGSSGQAAAG (SEQ ID NO: 12), and GGSGGSSGQTAAG (SEQ ID NO: 83). 54. A polypeptide display library comprising:
a plurality of replicable biological entities, each member of the plurality comprising a display platform (DP) comprising a carrier polypeptide (CP) operably linked to a displayed moiety (DM), wherein the CP comprises a circularly permuted barrel-shaped beta sheet transmembrane polypeptide and a glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP, at the C-terminus of the CP or at both the N-terminus and the C-terminus of the CP, and wherein the transmembrane polypeptide comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 56 and SEQ ID NO: 57 55. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DM is displayed on the N-terminus of the CP. 56. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DM is displayed on the C-terminus of the CP. 57. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of GQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 7), GGSGQSGQGG (SEQ ID NO: 9), GGSGQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 22), GGSGQSGQGS (SEQ ID NO: 59), GGSG (SEQ ID NO: 15), GGSGGSGGSGGSG (SEQ ID NO: 20), SGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 24), and GSSGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 11). 58. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the C-terminus of the CP comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of GGS (SEQ ID NO: 17), GGSGGSSGQAAAG (SEQ ID NO: 12), and GGSGGSSGQTAAG (SEQ ID NO: 83). 59. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the CP comprises a glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at both the N-terminus and the C-terminus of the CP. 60. The polypeptide display library of claim 59, wherein the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the N-terminus of the CP comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of GQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 7), GGSGQSGQGG (SEQ ID NO: 9), GGSGQSGQ (SEQ ID NO: 22), GGSGQSGQGS (SEQ ID NO: 59), GGSG (SEQ ID NO: 15), GGSGGSGGSGGSG (SEQ ID NO: 20), SGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 24), and GSSGGQGGSGGSGGSGGSGGSA (SEQ ID NO: 11), and the glycine-serine rich polypeptide sequence at the C-terminus of the CP comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of GGS (SEQ ID NO: 17), GGSGGSSGQAAAG (SEQ ID NO: 12), and GGSGGSSGQTAAG (SEQ ID NO: 83). 61. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DP comprises the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 58, SEQ ID NO: 81, and SEQ ID NO: 82. 62. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DP comprises an N-terminus tag, a C-terminus tag or both an N-terminus tag and a C-terminus tag. 63. The polypeptide display library of claim 62, wherein the DP has the structural arrangement from N-terminus to C-terminus: T1-CP-DM-T2 or T1-DM-CP-T2, wherein T1 and T2 are tags. 64. The polypeptide display library of claim 62, wherein the N-terminal tag comprises the amino acid sequence EYMPME (SEQ ID NO: 8). 65. The polypeptide display library of claim 62, wherein the C-terminal tag comprises a histidine tag. 66. The polypeptide display library of claim 65, wherein the histidine tag is an 8-His tag. 67. The polypeptide display library of claim 62, wherein the N-terminal tag comprises the amino acid sequence EYMPME (SEQ ID NO: 8) and the C-terminal tag comprises an 8-His tag. 68. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DP comprises more than one DM. 69. The polypeptide display library of claim 68, wherein the DP has the structural arrangement from N-terminus to C-terminus: T1-DM1-DM2-CP-T2, T1-CP-DM1-DM2-T2, T1-DM1-DM2-DM3-CP-T2, T1-CP-DM1-DM2-DM3-T2, DM1-T1-DM2-CP-T2, T1-CP-DM1-T2-DM2, or T1-DM1-CP-DM2-T2, wherein T1 and T2 are tags. 70. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DP comprises one or more linkers. 71. The polypeptide display library of claim 62, wherein the DP comprises one or more linkers. 72. The polypeptide display library of claim 71, wherein the DP comprises a linker between the N-terminal tag and the DM. 73. The polypeptide display library of claim 71, wherein the DP comprises a linker between the DM and the transmembrane polypeptide. 74. The polypeptide display library of claim 71, wherein the DP comprises a linker between the transmembrane polypeptide and the C-terminal tag. 75. The polypeptide display library of claim 71, wherein the DP comprises a linker between the N-terminal tag and the DM, a linker between the DM and the transmembrane polypeptide, and a linker between the transmembrane polypeptide and the C-terminal tag. 76. The polypeptide display library of claim 54, wherein the DM is selected from the group consisting of: a substrate, an exosite, a masking moiety, an antibody, a receptor, a ligand, and other proteins, and any combinations thereof. 77. The polypeptide display library of claim 76, wherein the DM is a substrate, and wherein the substrate is a substrate for a protease. | 3,600 |
349,046 | 16,806,557 | 3,631 | A system in accordance with present embodiments includes a plurality of wearable devices and a virtual queue control system configured to maintain respective virtual queues for respective attractions and in communication with the plurality of virtual queuing attraction stations. The virtual queue control system is configured to receive communications from the plurality of virtual queuing stations and add guests to the respective virtual queues based on the communications. | 1. A virtual queuing system comprising:
a wearable device comprising:
a near field communicator;
a long range communicator; and
a display;
a tap station comprising a station near field communicator that receives a wearable device identification from the near field communicator of the wearable device; a virtual queue station for a virtual queue of an attraction, the virtual queue station comprising a virtual queue near field communicator that reads the wearable device identification from the wearable device; and a control system configured to:
receive the wearable device identification from the tap station;
link the wearable device identification from the tap station to a user identification;
receive the wearable device identification from the virtual queue station;
add the wearable device identification received from the virtual queue station or the user identification linked to the wearable device identification to the virtual queue of the attraction; and
communicate to the long range communicator of the wearable device an indication related to the virtual queue. 2. The virtual queue system of claim 1, wherein the wearable device is a bracelet. 3. The virtual queue system of claim 1, wherein the wearable device is waterproof. 4. The virtual queue system of claim 1, wherein the indication is displayed on the display of the wearable device. 5. The virtual queue system of claim 4, wherein the indication is a position in the virtual queue. 6. The virtual queue system of claim 1, wherein the tap station is part of an entry station comprising a camera, wherein the camera is configured to acquire an image of a user wearing the wearable device and communicate the image to the control system. 7. The virtual queue system of claim 6, wherein the control system is configured to receive the image and link the image to the user identification. 8. The virtual queue system of claim 6, wherein the control system is configured to receive the image and use the image as an entry credential for the user to enter the attraction. 9. The virtual queue system of claim 1, wherein the user identification comprises payment information. 10. The virtual queue system of claim 1, further comprising a service tap station comprising a station near field communicator that receives the wearable device identification from the near field communicator of the wearable device and communicates the wearable device identification to the control system to coordinate a reservation of a service item. 11. The virtual queue system of claim 10, wherein the service item comprises a towel, a chair, or a cabana. 12. A virtual queue system, comprising:
a plurality of tap points, each tap point of the plurality of tap points comprising a near field communicator configured to read wearable device identification from a wearable device; and a control system configured to:
receive the wearable device identification from at least one tap point of the plurality of tap points;
add the received wearable device identification to a virtual queue of an attraction upon determining that the tap point is a virtual queue station of an attraction; and
communicate to a long range communicator of the wearable device an indication related to the virtual queue of the attraction. 13. The virtual queue system of claim 12, wherein the tap point is part of an entry station comprising a camera, wherein the camera is configured to acquire an image of a user wearing the wearable device and communicate the image to the control system. 14. The virtual queue system of claim 13, wherein the control system is configured to receive the image and link the image to the user identification. 15. The virtual queue system of claim 13, wherein the control system is configured to receive the image and use the image as an entry credential for the user to enter the attraction. 16. A virtual queuing system comprising:
a wearable device comprising:
a near field communicator;
a medium range communicator;
a long range communicator; and
a display;
a virtual queue station for a virtual queue of an attraction, the virtual queue station comprising a virtual queue near field communicator that reads the wearable device identification from the wearable device; an attraction station located proximate the attraction and comprising a station near field communicator configured to validate access to the attraction; and a control system configured to:
receive the wearable device identification from the virtual queue station;
add the wearable device identification or user identification linked to the wearable device identification to the virtual queue of the attraction;
communicate to the long range communicator of the wearable device an indication related to the virtual queue; and
communicate access validation information to the attraction station based on a position in the virtual queue of the wearable device identification or user identification linked to the wearable device identification, the position in the virtual queue corresponding to an entry position of the virtual queue for the attraction. 17. The virtual queue system of claim 16, wherein the position corresponding to the entry position of the virtual queue is less than a threshold virtual queue position. 18. The virtual queue system of claim 17, wherein the indication causes display of a position number of 1 on the display of the wearable device and wherein the position corresponding to the entry position of the virtual queue is greater than 1 and less than the threshold virtual queue position. 19. The virtual queue system of claim 16, wherein the indication is a graphical representation of time remaining until the position in the virtual queue corresponds to the entry position of the virtual queue. 20. The virtual queue system of claim 16, wherein the indication is a graphical representation of a status in the virtual queue. | A system in accordance with present embodiments includes a plurality of wearable devices and a virtual queue control system configured to maintain respective virtual queues for respective attractions and in communication with the plurality of virtual queuing attraction stations. The virtual queue control system is configured to receive communications from the plurality of virtual queuing stations and add guests to the respective virtual queues based on the communications.1. A virtual queuing system comprising:
a wearable device comprising:
a near field communicator;
a long range communicator; and
a display;
a tap station comprising a station near field communicator that receives a wearable device identification from the near field communicator of the wearable device; a virtual queue station for a virtual queue of an attraction, the virtual queue station comprising a virtual queue near field communicator that reads the wearable device identification from the wearable device; and a control system configured to:
receive the wearable device identification from the tap station;
link the wearable device identification from the tap station to a user identification;
receive the wearable device identification from the virtual queue station;
add the wearable device identification received from the virtual queue station or the user identification linked to the wearable device identification to the virtual queue of the attraction; and
communicate to the long range communicator of the wearable device an indication related to the virtual queue. 2. The virtual queue system of claim 1, wherein the wearable device is a bracelet. 3. The virtual queue system of claim 1, wherein the wearable device is waterproof. 4. The virtual queue system of claim 1, wherein the indication is displayed on the display of the wearable device. 5. The virtual queue system of claim 4, wherein the indication is a position in the virtual queue. 6. The virtual queue system of claim 1, wherein the tap station is part of an entry station comprising a camera, wherein the camera is configured to acquire an image of a user wearing the wearable device and communicate the image to the control system. 7. The virtual queue system of claim 6, wherein the control system is configured to receive the image and link the image to the user identification. 8. The virtual queue system of claim 6, wherein the control system is configured to receive the image and use the image as an entry credential for the user to enter the attraction. 9. The virtual queue system of claim 1, wherein the user identification comprises payment information. 10. The virtual queue system of claim 1, further comprising a service tap station comprising a station near field communicator that receives the wearable device identification from the near field communicator of the wearable device and communicates the wearable device identification to the control system to coordinate a reservation of a service item. 11. The virtual queue system of claim 10, wherein the service item comprises a towel, a chair, or a cabana. 12. A virtual queue system, comprising:
a plurality of tap points, each tap point of the plurality of tap points comprising a near field communicator configured to read wearable device identification from a wearable device; and a control system configured to:
receive the wearable device identification from at least one tap point of the plurality of tap points;
add the received wearable device identification to a virtual queue of an attraction upon determining that the tap point is a virtual queue station of an attraction; and
communicate to a long range communicator of the wearable device an indication related to the virtual queue of the attraction. 13. The virtual queue system of claim 12, wherein the tap point is part of an entry station comprising a camera, wherein the camera is configured to acquire an image of a user wearing the wearable device and communicate the image to the control system. 14. The virtual queue system of claim 13, wherein the control system is configured to receive the image and link the image to the user identification. 15. The virtual queue system of claim 13, wherein the control system is configured to receive the image and use the image as an entry credential for the user to enter the attraction. 16. A virtual queuing system comprising:
a wearable device comprising:
a near field communicator;
a medium range communicator;
a long range communicator; and
a display;
a virtual queue station for a virtual queue of an attraction, the virtual queue station comprising a virtual queue near field communicator that reads the wearable device identification from the wearable device; an attraction station located proximate the attraction and comprising a station near field communicator configured to validate access to the attraction; and a control system configured to:
receive the wearable device identification from the virtual queue station;
add the wearable device identification or user identification linked to the wearable device identification to the virtual queue of the attraction;
communicate to the long range communicator of the wearable device an indication related to the virtual queue; and
communicate access validation information to the attraction station based on a position in the virtual queue of the wearable device identification or user identification linked to the wearable device identification, the position in the virtual queue corresponding to an entry position of the virtual queue for the attraction. 17. The virtual queue system of claim 16, wherein the position corresponding to the entry position of the virtual queue is less than a threshold virtual queue position. 18. The virtual queue system of claim 17, wherein the indication causes display of a position number of 1 on the display of the wearable device and wherein the position corresponding to the entry position of the virtual queue is greater than 1 and less than the threshold virtual queue position. 19. The virtual queue system of claim 16, wherein the indication is a graphical representation of time remaining until the position in the virtual queue corresponds to the entry position of the virtual queue. 20. The virtual queue system of claim 16, wherein the indication is a graphical representation of a status in the virtual queue. | 3,600 |
349,047 | 16,806,560 | 3,631 | A substrate processing system includes a first power source configured to supply plasma having a first power level, a second power source configured to supply plasma having a second power level greater than the first power level, and a controller configured to dose a process chamber with precursor. The first power level is sufficient to enhance adsorption of the precursor on a surface of a substrate and is insufficient to decompose the precursor that is adsorbed. The controller is further configured to remove a portion of the precursor that does not adsorb onto the substrate from the process chamber while the plasma having the first power level is being supplied and activate the precursor that is adsorbed using plasma having the second power level while the plasma having the first power level is still being supplied. The second power level is sufficient to decompose the precursor that is adsorbed. | 1. A substrate processing system for processing a substrate, the substrate processing system comprising:
a first power source configured to supply plasma having a first power level; a second power source configured to supply plasma having a second power level greater than the first power level; and a controller configured to:
dose a process chamber of the substrate processing system with precursor, wherein the first power level is sufficient to enhance adsorption of the precursor on a surface of the substrate, and wherein the first power level is insufficient to decompose the precursor that is adsorbed,
after a first predetermined period, remove a portion of the precursor that does not adsorb onto the substrate from the process chamber while the plasma having the first power level is being supplied from the first power source, and
activate the precursor that is adsorbed using plasma having the second power level supplied from the second power source while the plasma having the first power level is still being supplied from the first power source, wherein the second power level is sufficient to decompose the precursor that is adsorbed. 2. The substrate processing system of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to supply the first power level from the first power source at a same time as supplying the plasma having the second power level from the second power source. 3. The substrate processing system of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to control removal of reactants from the process chamber while the plasma having the first power level is still being supplied from the first power source. 4. The substrate processing system of claim 3, wherein the removal of the reactants comprises at least one of purging and evacuating the process chamber. 5. The substrate processing system of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to repeat the dosing of the process chamber, the removing of the portion of the precursor that does not adsorb, and the activating the precursor to perform atomic layer deposition. 6. The substrate processing system of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to repeat the dosing of the process chamber, the removing of the portion of the precursor that does not adsorb, and the activating of the precursor to perform a cyclical deposition process. 7. The substrate processing system of claim 1, wherein the first power level is below a first threshold required to permit significant parasitic chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and above a threshold required to permit low energy activation of the precursors without destruction. 8. A substrate processing system for processing a substrate, the substrate processing system comprising:
a first power source configured to supply plasma having a first power level; a second power source configured to supply plasma having a second power level greater than the first power level; and a controller configured to
flowing reactant gases into a process chamber including the substrate,
supply, to the process chamber, plasma at the first power level sufficient to promote rearrangement of molecules adsorbed from the reactant gases onto a surface of the substrate, wherein the first power level is supplied in a first predetermined period where (i) the reactant gases are flowing into the process chamber and (ii) the plasma at the second power level is not supplied to the process chamber,
wait a second predetermined period subsequent to flowing the reactant gases and supplying the plasma at the first power level and prior to supplying the plasma at the second power level to the process chamber,
after the second predetermined period, perform plasma-enhanced, pulsed chemical vapor deposition of film on the substrate by supplying one or more precursors while supplying the plasma at the second power level to the process chamber for a third predetermined period, wherein performing the pulsed chemical vapor deposition includes providing a pulse train including a sequence of pulses supplying the one or more precursors while the plasma at the second power level is continuously supplied, and wherein the second power level is greater than the first power level, and
remove reactants from the process chamber. 9. The substrate processing system of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to supply the power at the first power level while waiting the second predetermined period, performing the pulsed chemical vapor deposition, and removing the reactants. 10. The substrate processing system of claim 8, wherein the removal of the reactants comprises at least one of purging and evacuating the process chamber. 11. The substrate processing system of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to repeat the flowing of the reactant gases, the supply of the plasma at the first power level, the waiting of the second predetermined period, and the performing of the pulsed chemical vapor deposition of film to perform a cyclical deposition process. 12. The substrate processing system of claim 8, wherein the first power level permits low energy activation on a surface of the substrate. 13. The substrate processing system of claim 8, wherein the second power level is above a predetermined threshold, and wherein the predetermined threshold corresponds to a threshold energy of activation. 14. A substrate processing system for processing a substrate, the substrate processing system comprising:
a first power source; a second power source; and a controller configured to
flowing reactant gases into a process chamber including the substrate,
supply, to the process chamber, a first power level from the first power source, wherein the first power level is sufficient to promote rearrangement of molecules adsorbed from the reactant gases onto a surface of the substrate, and wherein the first power level is supplied in a first predetermined period where (i) the reactant gases are flowing into the process chamber and (ii) a second power level is not supplied to the process chamber from the second power source,
wait a second predetermined period subsequent to flowing the reactant gases and supplying the first power level and prior to supplying the second power level to the process chamber,
after the second predetermined period, perform plasma-enhanced, pulsed chemical vapor deposition of film on the substrate by supplying one or more precursors while supplying the second power level to the process chamber for a third predetermined period, wherein performing the pulsed chemical vapor deposition includes providing a pulse train including a sequence of pulses supplying the one or more precursors while the second power level is continuously supplied, wherein the first power level is less than a predetermined threshold at which significant parasitic chemical vapor deposition occurs, wherein the second power level is greater than the first power level and a second threshold, and wherein the second threshold corresponds to a threshold energy of activation for decomposing the one or more precursors, and
remove reactants from the process chamber. 15. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the controller is configured to supply the first power level while waiting the second predetermined period but not while performing the pulsed chemical vapor deposition. 16. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the controller is configured to terminate supply of the first power level after the second power level is supplied and supply the first power level prior to the supply of the second power level being terminated. 17. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the controller is configured to repeat the supply of the first power level, the waiting of the second predetermined period, and the performing of the pulsed chemical vapor deposition to perform a cyclical deposition process. 18. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the removal of the reactants comprises at least one of purging and evacuating the process chamber. 19. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the first power level promotes further cracking of surface molecules on a surface of the substrate. 20. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the first power level permits low energy activation on a surface of the substrate. | A substrate processing system includes a first power source configured to supply plasma having a first power level, a second power source configured to supply plasma having a second power level greater than the first power level, and a controller configured to dose a process chamber with precursor. The first power level is sufficient to enhance adsorption of the precursor on a surface of a substrate and is insufficient to decompose the precursor that is adsorbed. The controller is further configured to remove a portion of the precursor that does not adsorb onto the substrate from the process chamber while the plasma having the first power level is being supplied and activate the precursor that is adsorbed using plasma having the second power level while the plasma having the first power level is still being supplied. The second power level is sufficient to decompose the precursor that is adsorbed.1. A substrate processing system for processing a substrate, the substrate processing system comprising:
a first power source configured to supply plasma having a first power level; a second power source configured to supply plasma having a second power level greater than the first power level; and a controller configured to:
dose a process chamber of the substrate processing system with precursor, wherein the first power level is sufficient to enhance adsorption of the precursor on a surface of the substrate, and wherein the first power level is insufficient to decompose the precursor that is adsorbed,
after a first predetermined period, remove a portion of the precursor that does not adsorb onto the substrate from the process chamber while the plasma having the first power level is being supplied from the first power source, and
activate the precursor that is adsorbed using plasma having the second power level supplied from the second power source while the plasma having the first power level is still being supplied from the first power source, wherein the second power level is sufficient to decompose the precursor that is adsorbed. 2. The substrate processing system of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to supply the first power level from the first power source at a same time as supplying the plasma having the second power level from the second power source. 3. The substrate processing system of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to control removal of reactants from the process chamber while the plasma having the first power level is still being supplied from the first power source. 4. The substrate processing system of claim 3, wherein the removal of the reactants comprises at least one of purging and evacuating the process chamber. 5. The substrate processing system of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to repeat the dosing of the process chamber, the removing of the portion of the precursor that does not adsorb, and the activating the precursor to perform atomic layer deposition. 6. The substrate processing system of claim 1, wherein the controller is configured to repeat the dosing of the process chamber, the removing of the portion of the precursor that does not adsorb, and the activating of the precursor to perform a cyclical deposition process. 7. The substrate processing system of claim 1, wherein the first power level is below a first threshold required to permit significant parasitic chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and above a threshold required to permit low energy activation of the precursors without destruction. 8. A substrate processing system for processing a substrate, the substrate processing system comprising:
a first power source configured to supply plasma having a first power level; a second power source configured to supply plasma having a second power level greater than the first power level; and a controller configured to
flowing reactant gases into a process chamber including the substrate,
supply, to the process chamber, plasma at the first power level sufficient to promote rearrangement of molecules adsorbed from the reactant gases onto a surface of the substrate, wherein the first power level is supplied in a first predetermined period where (i) the reactant gases are flowing into the process chamber and (ii) the plasma at the second power level is not supplied to the process chamber,
wait a second predetermined period subsequent to flowing the reactant gases and supplying the plasma at the first power level and prior to supplying the plasma at the second power level to the process chamber,
after the second predetermined period, perform plasma-enhanced, pulsed chemical vapor deposition of film on the substrate by supplying one or more precursors while supplying the plasma at the second power level to the process chamber for a third predetermined period, wherein performing the pulsed chemical vapor deposition includes providing a pulse train including a sequence of pulses supplying the one or more precursors while the plasma at the second power level is continuously supplied, and wherein the second power level is greater than the first power level, and
remove reactants from the process chamber. 9. The substrate processing system of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to supply the power at the first power level while waiting the second predetermined period, performing the pulsed chemical vapor deposition, and removing the reactants. 10. The substrate processing system of claim 8, wherein the removal of the reactants comprises at least one of purging and evacuating the process chamber. 11. The substrate processing system of claim 8, wherein the controller is configured to repeat the flowing of the reactant gases, the supply of the plasma at the first power level, the waiting of the second predetermined period, and the performing of the pulsed chemical vapor deposition of film to perform a cyclical deposition process. 12. The substrate processing system of claim 8, wherein the first power level permits low energy activation on a surface of the substrate. 13. The substrate processing system of claim 8, wherein the second power level is above a predetermined threshold, and wherein the predetermined threshold corresponds to a threshold energy of activation. 14. A substrate processing system for processing a substrate, the substrate processing system comprising:
a first power source; a second power source; and a controller configured to
flowing reactant gases into a process chamber including the substrate,
supply, to the process chamber, a first power level from the first power source, wherein the first power level is sufficient to promote rearrangement of molecules adsorbed from the reactant gases onto a surface of the substrate, and wherein the first power level is supplied in a first predetermined period where (i) the reactant gases are flowing into the process chamber and (ii) a second power level is not supplied to the process chamber from the second power source,
wait a second predetermined period subsequent to flowing the reactant gases and supplying the first power level and prior to supplying the second power level to the process chamber,
after the second predetermined period, perform plasma-enhanced, pulsed chemical vapor deposition of film on the substrate by supplying one or more precursors while supplying the second power level to the process chamber for a third predetermined period, wherein performing the pulsed chemical vapor deposition includes providing a pulse train including a sequence of pulses supplying the one or more precursors while the second power level is continuously supplied, wherein the first power level is less than a predetermined threshold at which significant parasitic chemical vapor deposition occurs, wherein the second power level is greater than the first power level and a second threshold, and wherein the second threshold corresponds to a threshold energy of activation for decomposing the one or more precursors, and
remove reactants from the process chamber. 15. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the controller is configured to supply the first power level while waiting the second predetermined period but not while performing the pulsed chemical vapor deposition. 16. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the controller is configured to terminate supply of the first power level after the second power level is supplied and supply the first power level prior to the supply of the second power level being terminated. 17. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the controller is configured to repeat the supply of the first power level, the waiting of the second predetermined period, and the performing of the pulsed chemical vapor deposition to perform a cyclical deposition process. 18. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the removal of the reactants comprises at least one of purging and evacuating the process chamber. 19. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the first power level promotes further cracking of surface molecules on a surface of the substrate. 20. The substrate processing system of claim 14, wherein the first power level permits low energy activation on a surface of the substrate. | 3,600 |
349,048 | 16,806,579 | 3,631 | A treestand having a ladder and platform at the top of the ladder is provided with gripping jaws under the platform. The pair of jaws are connected to one another by a first strap. A second strap connected to the first strap at a point between the pair of jaws. The second strap passed through at least one guide and extends downward to be accessible to a person at ground level. When the second strap is pulled downward, the first strap moves toward a rear edge of the platform, causing the jaws to pivot from a first open position to a second closed position. | 1. A treestand, comprising:
a ladder having a plurality of rungs; a platform extending outwardly in a first direction from an upper end of the ladder; a gripping surface at a front edge of the platform; a pair of rotatable jaws under the platform, the pair of jaws rotatable between a first open position and a second closed position; a first strap having a pair of ends, each end connected to one of the pair of rotatable jaws at a connection point; and a second strap connected to the first strap at a point between the ends of the first strap. 2. The treestand of claim 1, wherein the pair of jaws is biased to the first open position. 3. The treestand of claim 1, further comprising a pair of guides spaced laterally of the connection points, the first strap extending through the pair of guides. 4. The treestand of claim 3, further comprising a second guide on the platform, the second strap extending through the second guide. 5. The treestand of claim 3, further comprising a second guide on the ladder, the second strap extending through the second guide. 6. The treestand of claim 1, further comprising a second guide on the platform, the second strap extending through the second guide. 7. The treestand of claim 1, further comprising a second guide on the ladder, the second strap extending through the second guide. | A treestand having a ladder and platform at the top of the ladder is provided with gripping jaws under the platform. The pair of jaws are connected to one another by a first strap. A second strap connected to the first strap at a point between the pair of jaws. The second strap passed through at least one guide and extends downward to be accessible to a person at ground level. When the second strap is pulled downward, the first strap moves toward a rear edge of the platform, causing the jaws to pivot from a first open position to a second closed position.1. A treestand, comprising:
a ladder having a plurality of rungs; a platform extending outwardly in a first direction from an upper end of the ladder; a gripping surface at a front edge of the platform; a pair of rotatable jaws under the platform, the pair of jaws rotatable between a first open position and a second closed position; a first strap having a pair of ends, each end connected to one of the pair of rotatable jaws at a connection point; and a second strap connected to the first strap at a point between the ends of the first strap. 2. The treestand of claim 1, wherein the pair of jaws is biased to the first open position. 3. The treestand of claim 1, further comprising a pair of guides spaced laterally of the connection points, the first strap extending through the pair of guides. 4. The treestand of claim 3, further comprising a second guide on the platform, the second strap extending through the second guide. 5. The treestand of claim 3, further comprising a second guide on the ladder, the second strap extending through the second guide. 6. The treestand of claim 1, further comprising a second guide on the platform, the second strap extending through the second guide. 7. The treestand of claim 1, further comprising a second guide on the ladder, the second strap extending through the second guide. | 3,600 |
349,049 | 16,806,550 | 3,631 | Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method, an electronic device and computer program product for storing and accessing data. The method comprises: in accordance with a determination that a first data is stored in a first edge server of a plurality of edge servers, generating, at a second edge server of the plurality of edge servers, first metadata associated with the first data, and the first metadata at least comprises a first hash value of the first data and an indication that the first data is stored in the first edge server; and sending the first metadata to a management server of the plurality of edge servers, the management server being configured to maintain a metadata list associated with data stored in the plurality of edge servers. With this method, the problem that the stored data cannot be accessed due to the edge server being offline can be solved. | 1. A method of storing data comprising:
in accordance with a determination that a first data is stored in a first edge server of a plurality of edge servers, generating, at a second edge server of the plurality of edge servers, first metadata associated with the first data, the first metadata at least comprising a first hash value of the first data and an indication that the first data is stored in the first edge server; and sending the first metadata to a management server of the plurality of edge servers, the management server being configured to maintain a metadata list associated with data stored in the plurality of edge servers. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the second edge server maintains a set of metadata corresponding to at least a portion of the data stored in the plurality of edge servers, the set of metadata comprising the first metadata, and wherein sending the first metadata comprises:
determining, from the set of metadata, a subset of metadata comprising the first metadata, wherein metadata in the subset of metadata has not been sent to the management server; and sending the subset of metadata to the management server. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the first data is stored in the first edge server based on a storage rule obtained from the management server. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the first data is further sent, based on the storage rule, from the first edge server to a cloud storage server, to cause the cloud storage server to send second metadata to the management server, and wherein the second metadata at least comprises the first hash value of the first data and an indication that the first data is stored in the cloud storage server. 5. A method of storing data, comprising:
receiving, at a management server, first metadata from a second edge server of a plurality of edge servers, the first metadata being associated with first data stored in a first edge server of the plurality of edge servers and being generated by the second edge server, the first metadata at least comprising a first hash value of the first data and an indication that the first data is stored in the first edge server; and updating, based on the first metadata, a metadata list associated with data stored in the plurality of edge servers. 6. The method of claim 5, further comprising:
in response to second data being stored in the management server, adding third metadata to the metadata list, wherein the third metadata at least comprises a second hash value of the second data and an indication that the second data is stored in the management server. 7. The method of claim 5, further comprising:
in response to receiving second metadata from a cloud storage server, updating the metadata list based on the second metadata, wherein the second metadata at least comprises the first hash value of the first data and an indication that the first data is stored in the storage server. 8. A method of accessing data, comprising:
in response to receiving, at a third edge server of a plurality of edge servers, an access request for target data, determining, based on a hash value of the target data, whether metadata corresponding to the target data is present in the plurality of edge servers; in response to determining that the metadata is absent from the plurality of edge servers, sending, based on the hash value and to a management server, a query request to determine a fourth edge server of the plurality of edge servers that stores the target data; and causing the fourth edge server to provide the target data as a response to the access request. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
in response to receiving, at the management server, a query request from a third edge server of a plurality of edge servers, determining a fourth edge server for storing target data by using a metadata list associated with data stored in the plurality of edge servers, the query request being generated based on a hash value of the metadata and being sent in accordance with a determination that metadata corresponding to the target data is absent from the plurality of edge servers; and sending, to the third edge server, a response to the query request to indicate that the target data is stored in the fourth edge server. 10. An edge server for performing the method of claim 1, comprising:
at least one processing unit; at least one memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, causing the edge server to perform the method of claim 1. 11. A management server for performing the method of claim 5, comprising:
at least one processing unit; at least one memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, causing the management server to perform the method of claim 5. 12. An edge server for performing the method of claim 8, comprising:
at least one processing unit; at least one memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, causing the edge server to perform the method of claim 8. 13. At least one electronic device, including a management server, for performing the method of claim 9, comprising:
at least one processing unit; at least one memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, causing the at least one electronic device to perform the method of claim 9. 14. A computer program product being tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and comprising machine-executable instructions which, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method of claim 1. 15. A computer program product being tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and comprising machine-executable instructions which, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method of claim 5. 16. A computer program product being tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and comprising machine-executable instructions which, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method of claim 8. 17. A computer program product being tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and comprising machine-executable instructions which, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method of claim 9. | Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method, an electronic device and computer program product for storing and accessing data. The method comprises: in accordance with a determination that a first data is stored in a first edge server of a plurality of edge servers, generating, at a second edge server of the plurality of edge servers, first metadata associated with the first data, and the first metadata at least comprises a first hash value of the first data and an indication that the first data is stored in the first edge server; and sending the first metadata to a management server of the plurality of edge servers, the management server being configured to maintain a metadata list associated with data stored in the plurality of edge servers. With this method, the problem that the stored data cannot be accessed due to the edge server being offline can be solved.1. A method of storing data comprising:
in accordance with a determination that a first data is stored in a first edge server of a plurality of edge servers, generating, at a second edge server of the plurality of edge servers, first metadata associated with the first data, the first metadata at least comprising a first hash value of the first data and an indication that the first data is stored in the first edge server; and sending the first metadata to a management server of the plurality of edge servers, the management server being configured to maintain a metadata list associated with data stored in the plurality of edge servers. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the second edge server maintains a set of metadata corresponding to at least a portion of the data stored in the plurality of edge servers, the set of metadata comprising the first metadata, and wherein sending the first metadata comprises:
determining, from the set of metadata, a subset of metadata comprising the first metadata, wherein metadata in the subset of metadata has not been sent to the management server; and sending the subset of metadata to the management server. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the first data is stored in the first edge server based on a storage rule obtained from the management server. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the first data is further sent, based on the storage rule, from the first edge server to a cloud storage server, to cause the cloud storage server to send second metadata to the management server, and wherein the second metadata at least comprises the first hash value of the first data and an indication that the first data is stored in the cloud storage server. 5. A method of storing data, comprising:
receiving, at a management server, first metadata from a second edge server of a plurality of edge servers, the first metadata being associated with first data stored in a first edge server of the plurality of edge servers and being generated by the second edge server, the first metadata at least comprising a first hash value of the first data and an indication that the first data is stored in the first edge server; and updating, based on the first metadata, a metadata list associated with data stored in the plurality of edge servers. 6. The method of claim 5, further comprising:
in response to second data being stored in the management server, adding third metadata to the metadata list, wherein the third metadata at least comprises a second hash value of the second data and an indication that the second data is stored in the management server. 7. The method of claim 5, further comprising:
in response to receiving second metadata from a cloud storage server, updating the metadata list based on the second metadata, wherein the second metadata at least comprises the first hash value of the first data and an indication that the first data is stored in the storage server. 8. A method of accessing data, comprising:
in response to receiving, at a third edge server of a plurality of edge servers, an access request for target data, determining, based on a hash value of the target data, whether metadata corresponding to the target data is present in the plurality of edge servers; in response to determining that the metadata is absent from the plurality of edge servers, sending, based on the hash value and to a management server, a query request to determine a fourth edge server of the plurality of edge servers that stores the target data; and causing the fourth edge server to provide the target data as a response to the access request. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
in response to receiving, at the management server, a query request from a third edge server of a plurality of edge servers, determining a fourth edge server for storing target data by using a metadata list associated with data stored in the plurality of edge servers, the query request being generated based on a hash value of the metadata and being sent in accordance with a determination that metadata corresponding to the target data is absent from the plurality of edge servers; and sending, to the third edge server, a response to the query request to indicate that the target data is stored in the fourth edge server. 10. An edge server for performing the method of claim 1, comprising:
at least one processing unit; at least one memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, causing the edge server to perform the method of claim 1. 11. A management server for performing the method of claim 5, comprising:
at least one processing unit; at least one memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, causing the management server to perform the method of claim 5. 12. An edge server for performing the method of claim 8, comprising:
at least one processing unit; at least one memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, causing the edge server to perform the method of claim 8. 13. At least one electronic device, including a management server, for performing the method of claim 9, comprising:
at least one processing unit; at least one memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processing unit, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, causing the at least one electronic device to perform the method of claim 9. 14. A computer program product being tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and comprising machine-executable instructions which, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method of claim 1. 15. A computer program product being tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and comprising machine-executable instructions which, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method of claim 5. 16. A computer program product being tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and comprising machine-executable instructions which, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method of claim 8. 17. A computer program product being tangibly stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and comprising machine-executable instructions which, when executed by a device, cause the device to perform the method of claim 9. | 3,600 |
349,050 | 16,806,566 | 3,631 | An electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly. The ESP assembly comprises an electric motor, a centrifugal pump mechanically coupled to the electric motor, and a gas handling inverted shroud assembly. | 1. An electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly, comprising:
an electric motor; a centrifugal pump mechanically coupled to the electric motor; and a gas handling inverted shroud assembly. 2. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the gas handling inverted shroud assembly comprises a lower shroud body located below a shroud inlet of the inverted shroud assembly having a taper section, where a first portion of the lower shroud body below the taper section has a first diameter and a second portion of the lower shroud body above the taper section has a second diameter that is different from the first diameter. 3. The ESP assembly of claim 2, wherein the taper section is an outward taper section and the second diameter is greater than the first diameter. 4. The ESP assembly of claim 2, wherein the taper section is an inward taper section and the second diameter is less than the first diameter. 5. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the gas handling inverted shroud assembly comprises a shroud inlet comprising directing vanes. 6. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the gas handling inverted shroud assembly comprises a shroud clamp having ports. 7. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the gas handling inverted shroud assembly comprises an upper shroud body located above a shroud inlet of the inverted shroud assembly. 8. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the inverted shroud assembly comprises a shroud inlet having an outward taper below openings defined by the shroud inlet. 9. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the inverted shroud assembly comprises a shroud inlet having an inward taper below openings defined by the shroud inlet. 10. A method of artificially lifting fluid in a wellbore by an electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly, comprising:
separating a flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid by an inverted shroud assembly of an ESP assembly; providing mechanical torque by an electric motor to a centrifugal pump of the ESP assembly; and lifting the low gas void fraction fluid to a wellhead by the centrifugal pump. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein separating the flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid comprises increasing a fluid velocity of the reservoir fluid by flowing the fluid past an outward taper of the inverted shroud assembly. 12. The method of claim 10, wherein separating the flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid comprises decreasing a fluid velocity of the reservoir fluid by flowing the fluid past an inward taper of the inverted shroud assembly. 13. The method of claim 10, wherein separating the flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid comprises inducing a rotational movement in the reservoir fluid by directing vanes of a shroud inlet of the inverted shroud assembly. 14. The method of claim 10, wherein separating the flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid comprises exhausting gas bubbles or high gas void fraction fluid out of a port in a shroud clamp of the inverted shroud assembly into a wellbore above the ESP assembly. 15. The method of claim 10, further comprising cooling the electric motor by flowing reservoir fluid over the outside surface of the electric motor, where the electric motor is located below a seat plate of the inverted shroud assembly. 16. A method of artificially lifting fluid in a wellbore by an electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly, comprising:
assembling an ESP assembly proximate to a wellbore, where the ESP assembly comprises an electric motor, a centrifugal pump, and an inverted shroud assembly; coupling the ESP assembly to a production tubing string; running the ESP assembly into the wellbore; providing electric power to the electric motor; separating a flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid by the inverted shroud assembly; and lifting the low gas void fraction fluid by the centrifugal pump to a wellhead located over the wellbore. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein assembling the ESP assembly comprises assembling the inverted shroud assembly, where the inverted shroud assembly comprises an outward taper section below a shroud inlet of the shroud assembly. 18. The method of claim 16, wherein assembling the ESP assembly comprises assembling the inverted shroud assembly, where the inverted shroud assembly comprises an inward taper section below a shroud inlet of the shroud assembly. 19. The method of claim 16, wherein assembling the ESP assembly comprises assembling the inverted shroud assembly, where the inverted shroud assembly comprises a shroud inlet having directing vanes. 20. The method of claim 16, wherein assembling the ESP assembly comprises assembling the inverted shroud assembly, wherein assembling the inverted shroud assembly comprises securing the inverted shroud assembly to a production tubing using a shroud clamp that comprises ports. | An electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly. The ESP assembly comprises an electric motor, a centrifugal pump mechanically coupled to the electric motor, and a gas handling inverted shroud assembly.1. An electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly, comprising:
an electric motor; a centrifugal pump mechanically coupled to the electric motor; and a gas handling inverted shroud assembly. 2. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the gas handling inverted shroud assembly comprises a lower shroud body located below a shroud inlet of the inverted shroud assembly having a taper section, where a first portion of the lower shroud body below the taper section has a first diameter and a second portion of the lower shroud body above the taper section has a second diameter that is different from the first diameter. 3. The ESP assembly of claim 2, wherein the taper section is an outward taper section and the second diameter is greater than the first diameter. 4. The ESP assembly of claim 2, wherein the taper section is an inward taper section and the second diameter is less than the first diameter. 5. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the gas handling inverted shroud assembly comprises a shroud inlet comprising directing vanes. 6. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the gas handling inverted shroud assembly comprises a shroud clamp having ports. 7. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the gas handling inverted shroud assembly comprises an upper shroud body located above a shroud inlet of the inverted shroud assembly. 8. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the inverted shroud assembly comprises a shroud inlet having an outward taper below openings defined by the shroud inlet. 9. The ESP assembly of claim 1, wherein the inverted shroud assembly comprises a shroud inlet having an inward taper below openings defined by the shroud inlet. 10. A method of artificially lifting fluid in a wellbore by an electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly, comprising:
separating a flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid by an inverted shroud assembly of an ESP assembly; providing mechanical torque by an electric motor to a centrifugal pump of the ESP assembly; and lifting the low gas void fraction fluid to a wellhead by the centrifugal pump. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein separating the flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid comprises increasing a fluid velocity of the reservoir fluid by flowing the fluid past an outward taper of the inverted shroud assembly. 12. The method of claim 10, wherein separating the flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid comprises decreasing a fluid velocity of the reservoir fluid by flowing the fluid past an inward taper of the inverted shroud assembly. 13. The method of claim 10, wherein separating the flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid comprises inducing a rotational movement in the reservoir fluid by directing vanes of a shroud inlet of the inverted shroud assembly. 14. The method of claim 10, wherein separating the flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid comprises exhausting gas bubbles or high gas void fraction fluid out of a port in a shroud clamp of the inverted shroud assembly into a wellbore above the ESP assembly. 15. The method of claim 10, further comprising cooling the electric motor by flowing reservoir fluid over the outside surface of the electric motor, where the electric motor is located below a seat plate of the inverted shroud assembly. 16. A method of artificially lifting fluid in a wellbore by an electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly, comprising:
assembling an ESP assembly proximate to a wellbore, where the ESP assembly comprises an electric motor, a centrifugal pump, and an inverted shroud assembly; coupling the ESP assembly to a production tubing string; running the ESP assembly into the wellbore; providing electric power to the electric motor; separating a flowing reservoir fluid into a high gas void fraction fluid and a low gas void fraction fluid by the inverted shroud assembly; and lifting the low gas void fraction fluid by the centrifugal pump to a wellhead located over the wellbore. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein assembling the ESP assembly comprises assembling the inverted shroud assembly, where the inverted shroud assembly comprises an outward taper section below a shroud inlet of the shroud assembly. 18. The method of claim 16, wherein assembling the ESP assembly comprises assembling the inverted shroud assembly, where the inverted shroud assembly comprises an inward taper section below a shroud inlet of the shroud assembly. 19. The method of claim 16, wherein assembling the ESP assembly comprises assembling the inverted shroud assembly, where the inverted shroud assembly comprises a shroud inlet having directing vanes. 20. The method of claim 16, wherein assembling the ESP assembly comprises assembling the inverted shroud assembly, wherein assembling the inverted shroud assembly comprises securing the inverted shroud assembly to a production tubing using a shroud clamp that comprises ports. | 3,600 |
349,051 | 16,806,601 | 3,631 | A system for data collection is disclosed. The system may include a data collection circuit to monitor a status of a loan and the loan's collateral, and a smart contract circuit automatically initiate at a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan. The system may also include a blockchain service circuit to interpret a plurality of access control features for at least one party associated with the loan and record the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. | 1. A system, comprising:
a data collection circuit structured to monitor a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; a smart contract circuit structured automatically initiate at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to at least one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan; and a blockchain service circuit structured to interpret a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan and record the at least one of the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit further comprises at least one system selected from the systems consisting of: an Internet of Things system, a camera system, a networked monitoring system, an internet monitoring system, a mobile device system, a wearable device system, a user interface system, and an interactive crowdsourcing system. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan and a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the state of the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan. 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one entity related to the loan and a state of performance of a condition for the loan; wherein the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan; and wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to determine compliance with the covenant by monitoring the at least one entity. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to monitor the status of the collateral of the loan based on at least one attribute of the collateral selected from the attributes consisting of: a category of the collateral, an age of the collateral, a condition of the collateral, a history of the collateral, a storage condition of the collateral, and a geolocation of the collateral. 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a valuation circuit structured to use a valuation model to determine a value for the collateral based on the status of the collateral for the loan. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the smart contract circuit is further structured to initiate the at least one substitution, removal, or addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a transactions outcome processing circuit structured to interpret outcome data relating to a transaction in collateral and iteratively improve the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 10. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a market value data collection circuit structured to monitor and report on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the market value data collection circuit is further structured to at least one of monitor at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace, or construct a set of offset collateral items for valuing the collateral using a clustering circuit based on an attribute of the collateral. 12. The system of claim 1, wherein the smart contract circuit further comprises a loan management circuit structured to specify terms and conditions of the smart lending contract that governs at least one of: terms and conditions of the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. 13. A method, comprising:
monitoring a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; automatically initiating at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan based on the at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan; interpreting a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan; and recording the at least one substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan or a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 15. The method of claim 13, further comprising determining a value with a valuation model for a set of collateral based on at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one substitution, removal, or addition is initiated to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising interpreting outcome data relating to a transaction of one of the collateral or an offset collateral and iteratively improving the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 18. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring and reporting on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 19. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace. 20. The method of claim 13, further comprising specifying terms and conditions of a smart contract that governs at least one of terms and conditions for the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. | A system for data collection is disclosed. The system may include a data collection circuit to monitor a status of a loan and the loan's collateral, and a smart contract circuit automatically initiate at a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan. The system may also include a blockchain service circuit to interpret a plurality of access control features for at least one party associated with the loan and record the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan.1. A system, comprising:
a data collection circuit structured to monitor a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; a smart contract circuit structured automatically initiate at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to at least one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan; and a blockchain service circuit structured to interpret a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan and record the at least one of the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit further comprises at least one system selected from the systems consisting of: an Internet of Things system, a camera system, a networked monitoring system, an internet monitoring system, a mobile device system, a wearable device system, a user interface system, and an interactive crowdsourcing system. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan and a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the state of the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan. 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one entity related to the loan and a state of performance of a condition for the loan; wherein the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan; and wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to determine compliance with the covenant by monitoring the at least one entity. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to monitor the status of the collateral of the loan based on at least one attribute of the collateral selected from the attributes consisting of: a category of the collateral, an age of the collateral, a condition of the collateral, a history of the collateral, a storage condition of the collateral, and a geolocation of the collateral. 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a valuation circuit structured to use a valuation model to determine a value for the collateral based on the status of the collateral for the loan. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the smart contract circuit is further structured to initiate the at least one substitution, removal, or addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a transactions outcome processing circuit structured to interpret outcome data relating to a transaction in collateral and iteratively improve the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 10. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a market value data collection circuit structured to monitor and report on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the market value data collection circuit is further structured to at least one of monitor at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace, or construct a set of offset collateral items for valuing the collateral using a clustering circuit based on an attribute of the collateral. 12. The system of claim 1, wherein the smart contract circuit further comprises a loan management circuit structured to specify terms and conditions of the smart lending contract that governs at least one of: terms and conditions of the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. 13. A method, comprising:
monitoring a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; automatically initiating at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan based on the at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan; interpreting a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan; and recording the at least one substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan or a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 15. The method of claim 13, further comprising determining a value with a valuation model for a set of collateral based on at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one substitution, removal, or addition is initiated to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising interpreting outcome data relating to a transaction of one of the collateral or an offset collateral and iteratively improving the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 18. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring and reporting on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 19. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace. 20. The method of claim 13, further comprising specifying terms and conditions of a smart contract that governs at least one of terms and conditions for the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. | 3,600 |
349,052 | 16,806,600 | 3,631 | A system for data collection is disclosed. The system may include a data collection circuit to monitor a status of a loan and the loan's collateral, and a smart contract circuit automatically initiate at a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan. The system may also include a blockchain service circuit to interpret a plurality of access control features for at least one party associated with the loan and record the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. | 1. A system, comprising:
a data collection circuit structured to monitor a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; a smart contract circuit structured automatically initiate at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to at least one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan; and a blockchain service circuit structured to interpret a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan and record the at least one of the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit further comprises at least one system selected from the systems consisting of: an Internet of Things system, a camera system, a networked monitoring system, an internet monitoring system, a mobile device system, a wearable device system, a user interface system, and an interactive crowdsourcing system. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan and a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the state of the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan. 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one entity related to the loan and a state of performance of a condition for the loan; wherein the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan; and wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to determine compliance with the covenant by monitoring the at least one entity. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to monitor the status of the collateral of the loan based on at least one attribute of the collateral selected from the attributes consisting of: a category of the collateral, an age of the collateral, a condition of the collateral, a history of the collateral, a storage condition of the collateral, and a geolocation of the collateral. 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a valuation circuit structured to use a valuation model to determine a value for the collateral based on the status of the collateral for the loan. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the smart contract circuit is further structured to initiate the at least one substitution, removal, or addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a transactions outcome processing circuit structured to interpret outcome data relating to a transaction in collateral and iteratively improve the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 10. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a market value data collection circuit structured to monitor and report on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the market value data collection circuit is further structured to at least one of monitor at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace, or construct a set of offset collateral items for valuing the collateral using a clustering circuit based on an attribute of the collateral. 12. The system of claim 1, wherein the smart contract circuit further comprises a loan management circuit structured to specify terms and conditions of the smart lending contract that governs at least one of: terms and conditions of the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. 13. A method, comprising:
monitoring a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; automatically initiating at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan based on the at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan; interpreting a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan; and recording the at least one substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan or a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 15. The method of claim 13, further comprising determining a value with a valuation model for a set of collateral based on at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one substitution, removal, or addition is initiated to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising interpreting outcome data relating to a transaction of one of the collateral or an offset collateral and iteratively improving the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 18. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring and reporting on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 19. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace. 20. The method of claim 13, further comprising specifying terms and conditions of a smart contract that governs at least one of terms and conditions for the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. | A system for data collection is disclosed. The system may include a data collection circuit to monitor a status of a loan and the loan's collateral, and a smart contract circuit automatically initiate at a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan. The system may also include a blockchain service circuit to interpret a plurality of access control features for at least one party associated with the loan and record the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan.1. A system, comprising:
a data collection circuit structured to monitor a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; a smart contract circuit structured automatically initiate at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to at least one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan; and a blockchain service circuit structured to interpret a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan and record the at least one of the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit further comprises at least one system selected from the systems consisting of: an Internet of Things system, a camera system, a networked monitoring system, an internet monitoring system, a mobile device system, a wearable device system, a user interface system, and an interactive crowdsourcing system. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan and a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the state of the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan. 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one entity related to the loan and a state of performance of a condition for the loan; wherein the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan; and wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to determine compliance with the covenant by monitoring the at least one entity. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to monitor the status of the collateral of the loan based on at least one attribute of the collateral selected from the attributes consisting of: a category of the collateral, an age of the collateral, a condition of the collateral, a history of the collateral, a storage condition of the collateral, and a geolocation of the collateral. 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a valuation circuit structured to use a valuation model to determine a value for the collateral based on the status of the collateral for the loan. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the smart contract circuit is further structured to initiate the at least one substitution, removal, or addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a transactions outcome processing circuit structured to interpret outcome data relating to a transaction in collateral and iteratively improve the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 10. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a market value data collection circuit structured to monitor and report on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the market value data collection circuit is further structured to at least one of monitor at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace, or construct a set of offset collateral items for valuing the collateral using a clustering circuit based on an attribute of the collateral. 12. The system of claim 1, wherein the smart contract circuit further comprises a loan management circuit structured to specify terms and conditions of the smart lending contract that governs at least one of: terms and conditions of the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. 13. A method, comprising:
monitoring a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; automatically initiating at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan based on the at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan; interpreting a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan; and recording the at least one substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan or a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 15. The method of claim 13, further comprising determining a value with a valuation model for a set of collateral based on at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one substitution, removal, or addition is initiated to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising interpreting outcome data relating to a transaction of one of the collateral or an offset collateral and iteratively improving the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 18. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring and reporting on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 19. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace. 20. The method of claim 13, further comprising specifying terms and conditions of a smart contract that governs at least one of terms and conditions for the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. | 3,600 |
349,053 | 16,806,568 | 3,631 | A system for data collection is disclosed. The system may include a data collection circuit to monitor a status of a loan and the loan's collateral, and a smart contract circuit automatically initiate at a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan. The system may also include a blockchain service circuit to interpret a plurality of access control features for at least one party associated with the loan and record the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. | 1. A system, comprising:
a data collection circuit structured to monitor a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; a smart contract circuit structured automatically initiate at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to at least one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan; and a blockchain service circuit structured to interpret a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan and record the at least one of the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit further comprises at least one system selected from the systems consisting of: an Internet of Things system, a camera system, a networked monitoring system, an internet monitoring system, a mobile device system, a wearable device system, a user interface system, and an interactive crowdsourcing system. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan and a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the state of the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan. 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one entity related to the loan and a state of performance of a condition for the loan; wherein the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan; and wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to determine compliance with the covenant by monitoring the at least one entity. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to monitor the status of the collateral of the loan based on at least one attribute of the collateral selected from the attributes consisting of: a category of the collateral, an age of the collateral, a condition of the collateral, a history of the collateral, a storage condition of the collateral, and a geolocation of the collateral. 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a valuation circuit structured to use a valuation model to determine a value for the collateral based on the status of the collateral for the loan. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the smart contract circuit is further structured to initiate the at least one substitution, removal, or addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a transactions outcome processing circuit structured to interpret outcome data relating to a transaction in collateral and iteratively improve the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 10. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a market value data collection circuit structured to monitor and report on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the market value data collection circuit is further structured to at least one of monitor at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace, or construct a set of offset collateral items for valuing the collateral using a clustering circuit based on an attribute of the collateral. 12. The system of claim 1, wherein the smart contract circuit further comprises a loan management circuit structured to specify terms and conditions of the smart lending contract that governs at least one of: terms and conditions of the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. 13. A method, comprising:
monitoring a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; automatically initiating at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan based on the at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan; interpreting a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan; and recording the at least one substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan or a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 15. The method of claim 13, further comprising determining a value with a valuation model for a set of collateral based on at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one substitution, removal, or addition is initiated to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising interpreting outcome data relating to a transaction of one of the collateral or an offset collateral and iteratively improving the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 18. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring and reporting on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 19. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace. 20. The method of claim 13, further comprising specifying terms and conditions of a smart contract that governs at least one of terms and conditions for the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. | A system for data collection is disclosed. The system may include a data collection circuit to monitor a status of a loan and the loan's collateral, and a smart contract circuit automatically initiate at a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan. The system may also include a blockchain service circuit to interpret a plurality of access control features for at least one party associated with the loan and record the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan.1. A system, comprising:
a data collection circuit structured to monitor a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; a smart contract circuit structured automatically initiate at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or items from the collateral for the loan based on a smart lending contract in response to at least one of the status of the loan or the status of the collateral for the loan; and a blockchain service circuit structured to interpret a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan and record the at least one of the substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit further comprises at least one system selected from the systems consisting of: an Internet of Things system, a camera system, a networked monitoring system, an internet monitoring system, a mobile device system, a wearable device system, a user interface system, and an interactive crowdsourcing system. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan and a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the state of the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan. 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one entity related to the loan and a state of performance of a condition for the loan; wherein the performance of the condition relates to at least one of a payment performance or a satisfaction of a covenant for the loan; and wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to determine compliance with the covenant by monitoring the at least one entity. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to monitor the status of the collateral of the loan based on at least one attribute of the collateral selected from the attributes consisting of: a category of the collateral, an age of the collateral, a condition of the collateral, a history of the collateral, a storage condition of the collateral, and a geolocation of the collateral. 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a valuation circuit structured to use a valuation model to determine a value for the collateral based on the status of the collateral for the loan. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the smart contract circuit is further structured to initiate the at least one substitution, removal, or addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 9. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a transactions outcome processing circuit structured to interpret outcome data relating to a transaction in collateral and iteratively improve the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 10. The system of claim 7, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a market value data collection circuit structured to monitor and report on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the market value data collection circuit is further structured to at least one of monitor at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace, or construct a set of offset collateral items for valuing the collateral using a clustering circuit based on an attribute of the collateral. 12. The system of claim 1, wherein the smart contract circuit further comprises a loan management circuit structured to specify terms and conditions of the smart lending contract that governs at least one of: terms and conditions of the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. 13. A method, comprising:
monitoring a status of a loan and of a collateral for the loan; automatically initiating at least one of a substitution, a removal, or an addition of one or more items from the collateral for the loan based on the at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan; interpreting a plurality of access control features corresponding to at least one party associated with the loan; and recording the at least one substitution, removal, or addition in a distributed ledger for the loan. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the status of the loan is determined based on a status of at least one of an entity related to the loan or a state of a performance of a condition for the loan. 15. The method of claim 13, further comprising determining a value with a valuation model for a set of collateral based on at least one of the status of the loan or the collateral for the loan. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one substitution, removal, or addition is initiated to maintain a value of the collateral within a predetermined range. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising interpreting outcome data relating to a transaction of one of the collateral or an offset collateral and iteratively improving the valuation model in response to the outcome data. 18. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring and reporting on marketplace information relevant to a value of the collateral. 19. The method of claim 13, further comprising monitoring at least one of pricing data or financial data for an offset collateral item in at least one public marketplace. 20. The method of claim 13, further comprising specifying terms and conditions of a smart contract that governs at least one of terms and conditions for the loan, a loan-related event, or a loan-related activity. | 3,600 |
349,054 | 16,806,613 | 2,893 | A method of micro-transfer printing comprises providing a component source wafer and components disposed in, on, or over the component source wafer. A destination substrate and a stamp for transferring the components from the component source wafer to the destination substrate is provided. The component source wafer has an attribute or structure that varies across the component source wafer that affects the structure, operation, appearance, or performance of the components. A first array of components is transferred from the component source wafer to the destination substrate with a first orientation. A second array of components is transferred from the component source wafer to the destination substrate with a second orientation different from the first orientation. Components can be transferred by micro-transfer printing and different orientations can be a different rotation, overlap, interlacing, or offset. | 1. A printed structure, comprising:
arrays of components disposed on a substrate, each component in each array having an attribute or structure that affects structure, operation, appearance, or performance of the component, wherein a first array of the arrays of components is disposed on the substrate with a first orientation of variation of the attribute or structure and a second array of the arrays of components is disposed on the substrate with a second orientation of variation of the attribute or structure that is different from the first orientation. 2. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein an amount or quantity of the attribute or structure is constant for all components within one or more of the arrays. 3. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the attribute or structure varies systematically between components within one of the arrays, within more than one but not all of the arrays, or within all of the arrays. 4. The printed structure of claim 3, wherein the variation across the first array, the variation across the second array, or the variation across both the first array and the second array is one dimensional. 5. The printed structure of claim 3, wherein the variation across the first array, the variation across the second array, or the variation both the first array and the second array is two dimensional. 6. The printed structure of claim 3, wherein the variation in the first array, in the second array, or in both the first array and the second array is a variation in thickness, material purity, doping, crystallinity, or contamination. 7. The printed structure of claim 3, wherein the variation in the first array, in the second array, or in both the first array and the second array is monotonic. 8. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the second array of components is interdigitated with the first array of components. 9. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the first orientation is rotated relative to the second orientation. 10. The printed structure of claim 9, wherein the second array of components is rotated with respect to the first array of components by 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees. 11. The printed structure of claim 9, wherein the second array of components is interdigitated with the first array of components. 12. The printed structure of claim 9, wherein the second array of components is adjacent to the first array of components on the substrate. 13. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein a difference in orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation is a variation in one dimension. 14. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein a difference in orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation is a variation in two dimensions. 15. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the components are light-emitting diodes. 16. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the variation in the first array, in the second array, or in both the first array and the second array is a variation in color, brightness, or color and brightness of light emission. 17. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the components each comprise a separated or fractured tether. 18. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein at least some of the components in the second array have an amount or quantity of the attribute or structure that is less than an amount or quantity of the attribute or structure of some of the components in the first array and greater than an amount or quantity of the attribute or structure of some of the components in the first array. 19. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the arrays comprise a third array of the components disposed on the substrate with a third orientation of variation of the attribute or structure and the third orientation is different from at least one of the first orientation and the second orientation 20. The printed structure of claim 19, wherein the arrays comprise a fourth array of the components disposed on the substrate with a fourth orientation of variation of the attribute or structure and (i) the fourth orientation is different from the first orientation, from the second orientation, and from the third orientation or (ii) the third orientation is the same as the first orientation and the fourth orientation is the same as the second orientation. | A method of micro-transfer printing comprises providing a component source wafer and components disposed in, on, or over the component source wafer. A destination substrate and a stamp for transferring the components from the component source wafer to the destination substrate is provided. The component source wafer has an attribute or structure that varies across the component source wafer that affects the structure, operation, appearance, or performance of the components. A first array of components is transferred from the component source wafer to the destination substrate with a first orientation. A second array of components is transferred from the component source wafer to the destination substrate with a second orientation different from the first orientation. Components can be transferred by micro-transfer printing and different orientations can be a different rotation, overlap, interlacing, or offset.1. A printed structure, comprising:
arrays of components disposed on a substrate, each component in each array having an attribute or structure that affects structure, operation, appearance, or performance of the component, wherein a first array of the arrays of components is disposed on the substrate with a first orientation of variation of the attribute or structure and a second array of the arrays of components is disposed on the substrate with a second orientation of variation of the attribute or structure that is different from the first orientation. 2. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein an amount or quantity of the attribute or structure is constant for all components within one or more of the arrays. 3. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the attribute or structure varies systematically between components within one of the arrays, within more than one but not all of the arrays, or within all of the arrays. 4. The printed structure of claim 3, wherein the variation across the first array, the variation across the second array, or the variation across both the first array and the second array is one dimensional. 5. The printed structure of claim 3, wherein the variation across the first array, the variation across the second array, or the variation both the first array and the second array is two dimensional. 6. The printed structure of claim 3, wherein the variation in the first array, in the second array, or in both the first array and the second array is a variation in thickness, material purity, doping, crystallinity, or contamination. 7. The printed structure of claim 3, wherein the variation in the first array, in the second array, or in both the first array and the second array is monotonic. 8. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the second array of components is interdigitated with the first array of components. 9. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the first orientation is rotated relative to the second orientation. 10. The printed structure of claim 9, wherein the second array of components is rotated with respect to the first array of components by 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees. 11. The printed structure of claim 9, wherein the second array of components is interdigitated with the first array of components. 12. The printed structure of claim 9, wherein the second array of components is adjacent to the first array of components on the substrate. 13. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein a difference in orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation is a variation in one dimension. 14. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein a difference in orientation between the first orientation and the second orientation is a variation in two dimensions. 15. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the components are light-emitting diodes. 16. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the variation in the first array, in the second array, or in both the first array and the second array is a variation in color, brightness, or color and brightness of light emission. 17. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the components each comprise a separated or fractured tether. 18. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein at least some of the components in the second array have an amount or quantity of the attribute or structure that is less than an amount or quantity of the attribute or structure of some of the components in the first array and greater than an amount or quantity of the attribute or structure of some of the components in the first array. 19. The printed structure of claim 1, wherein the arrays comprise a third array of the components disposed on the substrate with a third orientation of variation of the attribute or structure and the third orientation is different from at least one of the first orientation and the second orientation 20. The printed structure of claim 19, wherein the arrays comprise a fourth array of the components disposed on the substrate with a fourth orientation of variation of the attribute or structure and (i) the fourth orientation is different from the first orientation, from the second orientation, and from the third orientation or (ii) the third orientation is the same as the first orientation and the fourth orientation is the same as the second orientation. | 2,800 |
349,055 | 16,806,584 | 2,893 | A light source device comprising: a light source section which generates any one of blue light, red light, and green light; a phosphor which generates a fluorescence including the two colors other than the color of the light emitted from the light source section; a color-changing section which changes one of the two colors of the fluorescence emitted from the phosphor to another color regularly and irradiates it to the image-forming element; and a light path-switching section which switches a light path in which a fluorescence excited by the color light emitted from the light source section passes towards the color-changing section and a light path in which the color light emitted from the light source section passes towards the image-forming element regularly. | 1. A light source device that emits a plurality of color lights including a yellow light, the light source device comprising:
a light source that emits an excitation light; a phosphor that includes a fluorescent area which generates the yellow light through an irradiation of the excitation light emitted from the light source; and a color-changing structure that includes a plurality of areas including a first area which does not block transmission of a light of any wavelength and a second area which blocks transmission of a light of a predetermined wavelength, wherein the yellow light emitted from the phosphor is incident on both the first area and the second area. 2. The light source device according to claim 1, wherein
the excitation light is a blue light, and the excitation light and the yellow light are incident on the first area. 3. The light source device according to claim 1, wherein
the color-changing structure is provided in a rotating wheel, and by rotation of the wheel, the yellow light generated by the phosphor is sequentially irradiated to the first area and the second area. 4. The light source device according to claim 3, wherein
the excitation light is a blue light, and the excitation light and the yellow light are incident on the first area. 5. A projector comprising:
the light source device according to claim 3; an image forming element that is irradiated by the plurality of color lights emitted from the light source device; and a projection lens that projects each color image formed on the image forming element using the plurality of color lights. | A light source device comprising: a light source section which generates any one of blue light, red light, and green light; a phosphor which generates a fluorescence including the two colors other than the color of the light emitted from the light source section; a color-changing section which changes one of the two colors of the fluorescence emitted from the phosphor to another color regularly and irradiates it to the image-forming element; and a light path-switching section which switches a light path in which a fluorescence excited by the color light emitted from the light source section passes towards the color-changing section and a light path in which the color light emitted from the light source section passes towards the image-forming element regularly.1. A light source device that emits a plurality of color lights including a yellow light, the light source device comprising:
a light source that emits an excitation light; a phosphor that includes a fluorescent area which generates the yellow light through an irradiation of the excitation light emitted from the light source; and a color-changing structure that includes a plurality of areas including a first area which does not block transmission of a light of any wavelength and a second area which blocks transmission of a light of a predetermined wavelength, wherein the yellow light emitted from the phosphor is incident on both the first area and the second area. 2. The light source device according to claim 1, wherein
the excitation light is a blue light, and the excitation light and the yellow light are incident on the first area. 3. The light source device according to claim 1, wherein
the color-changing structure is provided in a rotating wheel, and by rotation of the wheel, the yellow light generated by the phosphor is sequentially irradiated to the first area and the second area. 4. The light source device according to claim 3, wherein
the excitation light is a blue light, and the excitation light and the yellow light are incident on the first area. 5. A projector comprising:
the light source device according to claim 3; an image forming element that is irradiated by the plurality of color lights emitted from the light source device; and a projection lens that projects each color image formed on the image forming element using the plurality of color lights. | 2,800 |
349,056 | 16,806,599 | 2,893 | An assembly for a hybrid motor vehicle, in particular a partially electrified hybrid motor vehicle, includes a vehicle battery with a battery housing, and a vehicle seat with a seat face. The vehicle seat is connected or can be connected by means of at least two seat rails to a vehicle floor of the hybrid motor vehicle. The vehicle battery is arranged or capable of being arranged below the vehicle seat and above the vehicle floor, and, furthermore, the battery housing of the vehicle battery includes a deflection bevel which is arranged on the upper side or in an upper region of the vehicle battery and/or of the battery housing. | 1-8. (canceled) 9. An assembly for a hybrid motor vehicle comprising:
a vehicle floor; a vehicle seat including a seat face and at least two seat rails, which vehicle seat is connected by the at least two seat rails to the vehicle floor; and a vehicle battery including a battery housing; wherein the vehicle battery is arranged below the vehicle seat and above the vehicle floor; and the battery housing includes a deflection bevel which is arranged on an upper side or in an upper region of the battery housing. 10. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the battery housing includes a central tunnel region which faces a central tunnel of the motor vehicle and a sill region which faces a sill of the motor vehicle, and the deflection bevel is arranged in the sill region. 11. The assembly of claim 9, wherein an overlap between at least one of the seat rails and the battery housing with regard to a vehicle vertical direction is at most 10 mm. 12. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the battery housing includes an upper side running horizontally, and the deflection bevel encloses an inclination angle α of between 5° and 20° with an upper side of the battery housing. 13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the inclination angle α is of constant configuration over an entire deflection bevel length of the deflection bevel. 14. The assembly of claim 9, wherein, in the case of a lateral impact of the hybrid motor vehicle tending to move a first seat rail of the seat rails laterally toward the vehicle battery, at least one of the following occurs: (1) the first seat rail is moved by way of the deflection bevel along a first displacement direction in the upward direction or (2) the battery housing is moved along a second displacement direction in the downward direction. 15. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the deflection bevel extends along a longitudinal edge of the battery housing, the longitudinal edge of the battery housing running substantially parallel to the at least two seat rails. 16. The assembly of claim 9, wherein at least one of the two seat rails has an edge that is one of rounded or chamfered. | An assembly for a hybrid motor vehicle, in particular a partially electrified hybrid motor vehicle, includes a vehicle battery with a battery housing, and a vehicle seat with a seat face. The vehicle seat is connected or can be connected by means of at least two seat rails to a vehicle floor of the hybrid motor vehicle. The vehicle battery is arranged or capable of being arranged below the vehicle seat and above the vehicle floor, and, furthermore, the battery housing of the vehicle battery includes a deflection bevel which is arranged on the upper side or in an upper region of the vehicle battery and/or of the battery housing.1-8. (canceled) 9. An assembly for a hybrid motor vehicle comprising:
a vehicle floor; a vehicle seat including a seat face and at least two seat rails, which vehicle seat is connected by the at least two seat rails to the vehicle floor; and a vehicle battery including a battery housing; wherein the vehicle battery is arranged below the vehicle seat and above the vehicle floor; and the battery housing includes a deflection bevel which is arranged on an upper side or in an upper region of the battery housing. 10. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the battery housing includes a central tunnel region which faces a central tunnel of the motor vehicle and a sill region which faces a sill of the motor vehicle, and the deflection bevel is arranged in the sill region. 11. The assembly of claim 9, wherein an overlap between at least one of the seat rails and the battery housing with regard to a vehicle vertical direction is at most 10 mm. 12. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the battery housing includes an upper side running horizontally, and the deflection bevel encloses an inclination angle α of between 5° and 20° with an upper side of the battery housing. 13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the inclination angle α is of constant configuration over an entire deflection bevel length of the deflection bevel. 14. The assembly of claim 9, wherein, in the case of a lateral impact of the hybrid motor vehicle tending to move a first seat rail of the seat rails laterally toward the vehicle battery, at least one of the following occurs: (1) the first seat rail is moved by way of the deflection bevel along a first displacement direction in the upward direction or (2) the battery housing is moved along a second displacement direction in the downward direction. 15. The assembly of claim 9, wherein the deflection bevel extends along a longitudinal edge of the battery housing, the longitudinal edge of the battery housing running substantially parallel to the at least two seat rails. 16. The assembly of claim 9, wherein at least one of the two seat rails has an edge that is one of rounded or chamfered. | 2,800 |
349,057 | 16,806,590 | 2,893 | An apparatus and method for producing a coated analytic substrate using a compact and portable automated instrument located in the laboratory setting at the point of use which can consistently produce one or a plurality of coated analytic substrates “on demand” for using the analytic substrate immediately after coating, preferably without a step of rinsing the coated analytic substrate before use. The apparatus preferably uses applicator cartridges having a reservoir containing the coating compositions used to form the coatings. Preferably the cartridges are removable and interchangeable to facilitate the production of individual analytic substrates having different coatings or different coating patterns. These coated analytic substrates have superior specimen adhesion characteristics due to the improved quality of the coatings applied by the coating apparatus and due to the quickness with which the coated analytic substrates can be used in the lab after production. | 1. A method, comprising:
applying a coating on an analytic substrate to form a coated surface on at least a portion of the analytic substrate, wherein the coating comprises organofunctional silane; and applying a biological specimen to the coated surface of the analytic substrate with water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to produce a hydrolytic area between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate wherein in situ hydrolysis of the coating is initiated by the water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to cause the biological specimen to bind to the analytic substrate. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein when the biological specimen is applied to the coated analytic substrate, the organofunctional silane in the coating becomes bound by in situ hydrolysis and condensation of at least one reactive silyl group thereof to the analytic substrate, and wherein the biological specimen binds to at least one functional group of the organofunctional silane whereby the biological specimen becomes bound to the analytic substrate. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the analytic substrate is a microscope slide. 4. A method, comprising:
applying a coating on an analytic substrate to form a coated surface on at least a portion of the analytic substrate, wherein the coating comprises organofunctional silane; and applying a biological specimen to the coated surface of the analytic substrate with water associated with the biological specimen between at least a portion of the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to produce a hydrolytic area between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate wherein in situ hydrolysis of the coating is initiated by the water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to cause the biological specimen to bind to the analytic substrate. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein when the biological specimen is applied to the coated analytic substrate, the organofunctional silane in the coating becomes bound by in situ hydrolysis and condensation of at least one reactive silyl group thereof to the analytic substrate, and wherein the biological specimen binds to at least one functional group of the organofunctional silane whereby the biological specimen becomes bound to the analytic substrate. 6. The method of claim 4, wherein the analytic substrate is a microscope slide. 7. A method, comprising:
applying a coating on an analytic substrate to form a coated surface on at least a portion of the analytic substrate, wherein the coating comprises organofunctional silane; and applying a biological specimen to the coated surface of the analytic substrate with water on, around, or within the biological specimen to produce a hydrolytic area between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate wherein in situ hydrolysis of the coating is initiated by the water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to cause the biological specimen to bind to the analytic substrate. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein when the biological specimen is applied to the coated analytic substrate, the organofunctional silane in the coating becomes bound by in situ hydrolysis and condensation of at least one reactive silyl group thereof to the analytic substrate, and wherein the biological specimen binds to at least one functional group of the organofunctional silane whereby the biological specimen becomes bound to the analytic substrate. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein the analytic substrate is a microscope slide. | An apparatus and method for producing a coated analytic substrate using a compact and portable automated instrument located in the laboratory setting at the point of use which can consistently produce one or a plurality of coated analytic substrates “on demand” for using the analytic substrate immediately after coating, preferably without a step of rinsing the coated analytic substrate before use. The apparatus preferably uses applicator cartridges having a reservoir containing the coating compositions used to form the coatings. Preferably the cartridges are removable and interchangeable to facilitate the production of individual analytic substrates having different coatings or different coating patterns. These coated analytic substrates have superior specimen adhesion characteristics due to the improved quality of the coatings applied by the coating apparatus and due to the quickness with which the coated analytic substrates can be used in the lab after production.1. A method, comprising:
applying a coating on an analytic substrate to form a coated surface on at least a portion of the analytic substrate, wherein the coating comprises organofunctional silane; and applying a biological specimen to the coated surface of the analytic substrate with water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to produce a hydrolytic area between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate wherein in situ hydrolysis of the coating is initiated by the water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to cause the biological specimen to bind to the analytic substrate. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein when the biological specimen is applied to the coated analytic substrate, the organofunctional silane in the coating becomes bound by in situ hydrolysis and condensation of at least one reactive silyl group thereof to the analytic substrate, and wherein the biological specimen binds to at least one functional group of the organofunctional silane whereby the biological specimen becomes bound to the analytic substrate. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the analytic substrate is a microscope slide. 4. A method, comprising:
applying a coating on an analytic substrate to form a coated surface on at least a portion of the analytic substrate, wherein the coating comprises organofunctional silane; and applying a biological specimen to the coated surface of the analytic substrate with water associated with the biological specimen between at least a portion of the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to produce a hydrolytic area between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate wherein in situ hydrolysis of the coating is initiated by the water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to cause the biological specimen to bind to the analytic substrate. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein when the biological specimen is applied to the coated analytic substrate, the organofunctional silane in the coating becomes bound by in situ hydrolysis and condensation of at least one reactive silyl group thereof to the analytic substrate, and wherein the biological specimen binds to at least one functional group of the organofunctional silane whereby the biological specimen becomes bound to the analytic substrate. 6. The method of claim 4, wherein the analytic substrate is a microscope slide. 7. A method, comprising:
applying a coating on an analytic substrate to form a coated surface on at least a portion of the analytic substrate, wherein the coating comprises organofunctional silane; and applying a biological specimen to the coated surface of the analytic substrate with water on, around, or within the biological specimen to produce a hydrolytic area between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate wherein in situ hydrolysis of the coating is initiated by the water between the biological specimen and the analytic substrate to cause the biological specimen to bind to the analytic substrate. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein when the biological specimen is applied to the coated analytic substrate, the organofunctional silane in the coating becomes bound by in situ hydrolysis and condensation of at least one reactive silyl group thereof to the analytic substrate, and wherein the biological specimen binds to at least one functional group of the organofunctional silane whereby the biological specimen becomes bound to the analytic substrate. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein the analytic substrate is a microscope slide. | 2,800 |
349,058 | 16,806,571 | 2,893 | A midsole for an article of footwear including a three dimensional mesh including interconnected unit cells and methods of making the same. The interconnected unit cells each include a plurality of struts defining a three dimensional shape. The interconnected unit cells are connected at nodes having a valence number defined by the number of struts connected at that node. The valence number of the nodes may vary to provide customized characteristics to zones or portions of the midsole. The plurality of interconnected unit cells may be organized in a warped cubic lattice structure. The warped cubic lattice structure and the size/shape of interconnected unit cells may vary to provide customized characteristics to zones or portions of the midsole. The three dimensional mesh may be customized based on a biometric data profile for an individual, or group of individuals. The midsole may be manufactured using an additive manufacturing process. | 1. A method of making a midsole for an article of footwear, the method comprising:
generating a warped cubic lattice structure based on a biometric data profile collected for an individual, the warped cubic lattice structure: defining a volume of the midsole, comprising a plurality of cubic lattice cells having different volumes and cubic geometries, and defining a plurality of nodes; populating each cubic lattice cell with one or more partial lattice unit cells based on the biometric data profile, the partial lattice unit cells forming a cell lattice comprising lattice unit cells connected to each other at one or more of the nodes; and forming a three dimensional mesh based on the biometric data profile, the three dimensional mesh comprising a plurality of interconnected unit cells, each unit cell comprising a plurality of struts defining a three dimensional shape corresponding to the shape of a respective lattice unit cell, thereby forming the midsole. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the biometric data profile comprises information about the individual's gait collected from motion sensors coupled to the individual's foot during a testing procedure. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the information about the individual's gait comprises information about how the individual's foot rolls when it contacts the ground and information about how the individual's foot strikes the ground. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein forming the three dimensional mesh comprises a continuous liquid interface production process. | A midsole for an article of footwear including a three dimensional mesh including interconnected unit cells and methods of making the same. The interconnected unit cells each include a plurality of struts defining a three dimensional shape. The interconnected unit cells are connected at nodes having a valence number defined by the number of struts connected at that node. The valence number of the nodes may vary to provide customized characteristics to zones or portions of the midsole. The plurality of interconnected unit cells may be organized in a warped cubic lattice structure. The warped cubic lattice structure and the size/shape of interconnected unit cells may vary to provide customized characteristics to zones or portions of the midsole. The three dimensional mesh may be customized based on a biometric data profile for an individual, or group of individuals. The midsole may be manufactured using an additive manufacturing process.1. A method of making a midsole for an article of footwear, the method comprising:
generating a warped cubic lattice structure based on a biometric data profile collected for an individual, the warped cubic lattice structure: defining a volume of the midsole, comprising a plurality of cubic lattice cells having different volumes and cubic geometries, and defining a plurality of nodes; populating each cubic lattice cell with one or more partial lattice unit cells based on the biometric data profile, the partial lattice unit cells forming a cell lattice comprising lattice unit cells connected to each other at one or more of the nodes; and forming a three dimensional mesh based on the biometric data profile, the three dimensional mesh comprising a plurality of interconnected unit cells, each unit cell comprising a plurality of struts defining a three dimensional shape corresponding to the shape of a respective lattice unit cell, thereby forming the midsole. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the biometric data profile comprises information about the individual's gait collected from motion sensors coupled to the individual's foot during a testing procedure. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the information about the individual's gait comprises information about how the individual's foot rolls when it contacts the ground and information about how the individual's foot strikes the ground. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein forming the three dimensional mesh comprises a continuous liquid interface production process. | 2,800 |
349,059 | 16,806,580 | 2,893 | A nuclear disc implant includes an inner fillable enclosure and an outer fillable enclosure. After insertion into a enucleated disc cavity, the inner enclosure is filled with a fluid and the outer fillable enclosure is filled with a curable material. The curable material is allowed to cure and the fluid is removed from the inner enclosure to leave an inner enclosure surrounded by an cured outer enclosure. A reinforcing band may be provided around the nuclear disc implant. An inflation tool to fill the nuclear disc implant is provided. | 1. A kit for implanting a nucleus replacement device, comprising:
a spinal implant device comprising:
an inner fillable enclosure having a proximal end with a proximal opening and a distal end with a distal opening;
an outer fillable enclosure having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal ends of the inner and outer fillable enclosures are coupled together and the distal ends of the inner and outer fillable are coupled together so that the outer fillable enclosure encapsulates the inner fillable enclosure;
a distal plug for sealing the distal opening in the distal end of the inner fillable enclosure; and
a proximal plug for sealing the proximal opening in the proximal end of the inner fillable enclosure, the proximal plug having an access lumen for providing access to the inner fillable enclosure and a receptacle with an aperture for providing access to the outer fillable enclosure, wherein the access lumen for providing access to the inner fillable enclosure is configured to remain open after implantation; and
an inflation stylus adapted to mate with the proximal plug, wherein the inflation stylus comprises:
an adjustable first lumen for movably extending through the access lumen to deliver and remove fluid from the inner enclosure; and
a second lumen for delivering fluid to the outer enclosure. 2. The kit of claim 1, further comprising a reinforcing band surrounding a perimeter of the outer fillable enclosure. 3. The kit of claim 2, wherein the reinforcing band comprises a textile. 4. The kit of claim 2, further comprising a control element coupled to the annular reinforcement band. 5. The kit of claim 4, further comprising at least one pull string coupled to an edge of the annular reinforcing band. 6. The kit of claim 5, wherein the at least one pull string is sewn into a channel in the reinforcing band. 7. The kit of claim 5, further comprising a delivery sheath surrounding the inflation stylus, wherein the delivery sheath is movable from a delivery position to a deployed position. 8. The kit of claim 7, wherein the control element and at least one pull string are positioned between the delivery sheath and the inflation stylus. 9. The kit of claim 1, further comprising a curable silicone material for injection into the outer fillable enclosure. 10. The kit of claim 9, wherein the curable silicone material substantially cures within five minutes. 11. A method of implanting a prosthetic device into an intervertebral space having a nucleus pulposus surrounded by an annulus fibrosus comprising:
penetrating the annulus fibrosus to create an annulotomy; removing the nucleus pulposus to create a enucleated disc cavity through the annulotomy; inserting the spinal disc implant device of claim 1 into the enucleated disc cavity, the spinal disc implant device having an inner fillable enclosure and an outer fillable enclosure coupled to the inner fillable enclosure so that the outer fillable enclosure substantially completely encapsulates the inner fillable enclosure; inflating the inner fillable enclosure with a fluidic medium using the inflation stylus of claim 1; inflating the outer fillable enclosure with a curable medium using the inflation stylus of claim 1; allowing the curable medium to cure; removing the fluidic medium from the inner fillable enclosure; and leaving the inner fillable enclosure vented so that fluids may enter and exit the inner fillable enclosure. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the fluidic medium comprises a substantially incompressible fluid. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the substantially incompressible fluid comprises a contrast medium. 14. The method of claim 11, further comprising:
providing a reinforcing band for reinforcing the perimeter of the fillable disc implant; inserting the reinforcing band into the enucleated disc cavity; and manipulating the reinforcing band to create a pocket for receiving the fillable disc implant; 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the step of manipulating the reinforcing band comprises:
pulling an inferior edge of the reinforcing band and a superior edge of the reinforcing band to pull the edges toward the interior of the enucleated disc cavity; and activating a control element in a central portion of the reinforcing band to press the annular reinforcing band outward in the central portion toward the annulus fibrosus of the enucleated disc cavity. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the step of pulling the inferior and superior edges of the reinforcing band comprises pulling inferior and superior pull strings disposed at the inferior and superior edges, respectively, of the reinforcing band; and 17. The method of claim 15, wherein the step of activating a control element comprises using a flexible ribbon to press the annular reinforcing band outward towards the annulus fibrosus. 18. The method of claim 11, further comprising:
removing the pull strings and flexible ribbons after the outer fillable enclosure is filled. | A nuclear disc implant includes an inner fillable enclosure and an outer fillable enclosure. After insertion into a enucleated disc cavity, the inner enclosure is filled with a fluid and the outer fillable enclosure is filled with a curable material. The curable material is allowed to cure and the fluid is removed from the inner enclosure to leave an inner enclosure surrounded by an cured outer enclosure. A reinforcing band may be provided around the nuclear disc implant. An inflation tool to fill the nuclear disc implant is provided.1. A kit for implanting a nucleus replacement device, comprising:
a spinal implant device comprising:
an inner fillable enclosure having a proximal end with a proximal opening and a distal end with a distal opening;
an outer fillable enclosure having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal ends of the inner and outer fillable enclosures are coupled together and the distal ends of the inner and outer fillable are coupled together so that the outer fillable enclosure encapsulates the inner fillable enclosure;
a distal plug for sealing the distal opening in the distal end of the inner fillable enclosure; and
a proximal plug for sealing the proximal opening in the proximal end of the inner fillable enclosure, the proximal plug having an access lumen for providing access to the inner fillable enclosure and a receptacle with an aperture for providing access to the outer fillable enclosure, wherein the access lumen for providing access to the inner fillable enclosure is configured to remain open after implantation; and
an inflation stylus adapted to mate with the proximal plug, wherein the inflation stylus comprises:
an adjustable first lumen for movably extending through the access lumen to deliver and remove fluid from the inner enclosure; and
a second lumen for delivering fluid to the outer enclosure. 2. The kit of claim 1, further comprising a reinforcing band surrounding a perimeter of the outer fillable enclosure. 3. The kit of claim 2, wherein the reinforcing band comprises a textile. 4. The kit of claim 2, further comprising a control element coupled to the annular reinforcement band. 5. The kit of claim 4, further comprising at least one pull string coupled to an edge of the annular reinforcing band. 6. The kit of claim 5, wherein the at least one pull string is sewn into a channel in the reinforcing band. 7. The kit of claim 5, further comprising a delivery sheath surrounding the inflation stylus, wherein the delivery sheath is movable from a delivery position to a deployed position. 8. The kit of claim 7, wherein the control element and at least one pull string are positioned between the delivery sheath and the inflation stylus. 9. The kit of claim 1, further comprising a curable silicone material for injection into the outer fillable enclosure. 10. The kit of claim 9, wherein the curable silicone material substantially cures within five minutes. 11. A method of implanting a prosthetic device into an intervertebral space having a nucleus pulposus surrounded by an annulus fibrosus comprising:
penetrating the annulus fibrosus to create an annulotomy; removing the nucleus pulposus to create a enucleated disc cavity through the annulotomy; inserting the spinal disc implant device of claim 1 into the enucleated disc cavity, the spinal disc implant device having an inner fillable enclosure and an outer fillable enclosure coupled to the inner fillable enclosure so that the outer fillable enclosure substantially completely encapsulates the inner fillable enclosure; inflating the inner fillable enclosure with a fluidic medium using the inflation stylus of claim 1; inflating the outer fillable enclosure with a curable medium using the inflation stylus of claim 1; allowing the curable medium to cure; removing the fluidic medium from the inner fillable enclosure; and leaving the inner fillable enclosure vented so that fluids may enter and exit the inner fillable enclosure. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the fluidic medium comprises a substantially incompressible fluid. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the substantially incompressible fluid comprises a contrast medium. 14. The method of claim 11, further comprising:
providing a reinforcing band for reinforcing the perimeter of the fillable disc implant; inserting the reinforcing band into the enucleated disc cavity; and manipulating the reinforcing band to create a pocket for receiving the fillable disc implant; 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the step of manipulating the reinforcing band comprises:
pulling an inferior edge of the reinforcing band and a superior edge of the reinforcing band to pull the edges toward the interior of the enucleated disc cavity; and activating a control element in a central portion of the reinforcing band to press the annular reinforcing band outward in the central portion toward the annulus fibrosus of the enucleated disc cavity. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the step of pulling the inferior and superior edges of the reinforcing band comprises pulling inferior and superior pull strings disposed at the inferior and superior edges, respectively, of the reinforcing band; and 17. The method of claim 15, wherein the step of activating a control element comprises using a flexible ribbon to press the annular reinforcing band outward towards the annulus fibrosus. 18. The method of claim 11, further comprising:
removing the pull strings and flexible ribbons after the outer fillable enclosure is filled. | 2,800 |
349,060 | 16,806,586 | 2,893 | Example lavatory waste tube connection systems and related methods are discoed herein. An example apparatus includes an extension tube to be coupled to a system waste tube and a junction box to be coupled to a surface of a vehicle lavatory. The junction box is to define a housing for the extension tube. | 1. An apparatus comprising:
an extension tube to be coupled to a system waste tube; and a junction box to be coupled to a surface of a vehicle lavatory, the junction box to define a housing for the extension tube. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the junction box includes a first end having a first height and a second end having a second height. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein a portion of the junction box proximate to the first end is coupled to an interior wall of the vehicle lavatory and a portion of the junction box proximate to the second end is coupled to a floor of the vehicle lavatory. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the interior wall and the floor define an opening in the vehicle lavatory to receive the extension tube. 5. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the extension tube has a first tube height, the first tube height sized to extend the system waste tube above a floor of the vehicle lavatory. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the first height of the junction box is greater than the first tube height and the second height is less than the first tube height. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, further including a junction box cover to be positioned over the extension tube and to be coupled to the junction box. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the junction box cover defines an opening therein, the extension tube to extend through the opening. 9. The apparatus of claim 7, further including a junction box boot to be positioned over the extension tube and to be coupled to a face of the junction box cover. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the junction box boot includes a first diameter at a first end of the junction box boot and a second diameter at a second end of the junction box boot, the second diameter smaller than the first diameter. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the first end is to be coupled to the face of the junction box cover. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein a portion of the junction box boot proximate to the second diameter is to form a seal with the extension tube. 13. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the junction box boot includes silicone. 14. A method comprising:
coupling an extension tube to a system waste tube of a vehicle; positioning a junction box over the extension tube, the junction box defining an opening of a lavatory cabin of the vehicle; coupling a cover to the junction box, the extension tube to extend above the cover; and coupling the extension tube to an outlet of a waste receptacle of the lavatory cabin. 15. The method of claim 14, further including coupling a junction box boot to the cover to form a seal between the junction box boot and the extension tube. 16. The method of claim 14, further including coupling the extension tube to the outlet of the waste receptacle via a connector tube. 17. The method of claim 14, further including coupling a first portion of the junction box to a wall of the lavatory cabin, the wall including a first opening, and a second portion of the junction box to a floor of the lavatory cabin, the floor including a second opening, the first portion of the junction box to surround the first opening and the second portion of the junction box to surround the second opening. 18. A kit comprising:
an extension tube to be coupled to a system waste tube; and a junction box, the junction box having a first height at a first end and a second height at a second end, the extension tube to be at least partially disposed in the junction box when the junction box is coupled to a surface of a lavatory. 19. The kit of claim 18, further including a junction box cover. 20. The kit of claim 18, further including a junction box boot. | Example lavatory waste tube connection systems and related methods are discoed herein. An example apparatus includes an extension tube to be coupled to a system waste tube and a junction box to be coupled to a surface of a vehicle lavatory. The junction box is to define a housing for the extension tube.1. An apparatus comprising:
an extension tube to be coupled to a system waste tube; and a junction box to be coupled to a surface of a vehicle lavatory, the junction box to define a housing for the extension tube. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the junction box includes a first end having a first height and a second end having a second height. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein a portion of the junction box proximate to the first end is coupled to an interior wall of the vehicle lavatory and a portion of the junction box proximate to the second end is coupled to a floor of the vehicle lavatory. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the interior wall and the floor define an opening in the vehicle lavatory to receive the extension tube. 5. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the extension tube has a first tube height, the first tube height sized to extend the system waste tube above a floor of the vehicle lavatory. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the first height of the junction box is greater than the first tube height and the second height is less than the first tube height. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, further including a junction box cover to be positioned over the extension tube and to be coupled to the junction box. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the junction box cover defines an opening therein, the extension tube to extend through the opening. 9. The apparatus of claim 7, further including a junction box boot to be positioned over the extension tube and to be coupled to a face of the junction box cover. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the junction box boot includes a first diameter at a first end of the junction box boot and a second diameter at a second end of the junction box boot, the second diameter smaller than the first diameter. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the first end is to be coupled to the face of the junction box cover. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein a portion of the junction box boot proximate to the second diameter is to form a seal with the extension tube. 13. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the junction box boot includes silicone. 14. A method comprising:
coupling an extension tube to a system waste tube of a vehicle; positioning a junction box over the extension tube, the junction box defining an opening of a lavatory cabin of the vehicle; coupling a cover to the junction box, the extension tube to extend above the cover; and coupling the extension tube to an outlet of a waste receptacle of the lavatory cabin. 15. The method of claim 14, further including coupling a junction box boot to the cover to form a seal between the junction box boot and the extension tube. 16. The method of claim 14, further including coupling the extension tube to the outlet of the waste receptacle via a connector tube. 17. The method of claim 14, further including coupling a first portion of the junction box to a wall of the lavatory cabin, the wall including a first opening, and a second portion of the junction box to a floor of the lavatory cabin, the floor including a second opening, the first portion of the junction box to surround the first opening and the second portion of the junction box to surround the second opening. 18. A kit comprising:
an extension tube to be coupled to a system waste tube; and a junction box, the junction box having a first height at a first end and a second height at a second end, the extension tube to be at least partially disposed in the junction box when the junction box is coupled to a surface of a lavatory. 19. The kit of claim 18, further including a junction box cover. 20. The kit of claim 18, further including a junction box boot. | 2,800 |
349,061 | 16,806,532 | 2,893 | A low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. The system includes a plurality of magnetics components comprising at least one first magnetics component configured to produce a low-field main magnetic field B0 and at least one second magnetics component configured to acquire magnetic resonance data when operated, and at least one controller configured to operate one or more of the plurality of magnetics components in accordance with at least one low-field zero echo time (LF-ZTE) pulse sequence. | 1. A method of operating a low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, the method comprising:
generating a radio frequency (RF) pulse in accordance with a pulse sequence for operating the MRI system, the MRI system comprising an RF coil for transmitting RF pulses; pre-emphasizing the RF pulse to counteract attenuation to be induced to the RF pulse by the RF coil to obtain a pre-emphasized RF pulse; and transmitting the pre-emphasized RF pulse using the RF coil. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises applying a pre-emphasis transformation to the RF pulse, the pre-emphasis transformation being based on a transfer function of the RF coil. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein applying the pre-emphasis transformation comprises applying an inverse of the transfer function of the transmit RF coil to the RF pulse. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a time domain. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a frequency domain. 6. A low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, comprising:
a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing MRI, the plurality of magnetics components including an RF coil for transmitting RF pulses; and at least one controller configured to operate one or more components of the MRI system to perform:
generating a radio frequency (RF) pulse in accordance with a pulse sequence for operating the MRI system;
pre-emphasizing the RF pulse to counteract attenuation to be induced to the RF pulse by the RF coil to obtain a pre-emphasized RF pulse; and
transmitting the pre-emphasized RF pulse using the RF coil. 7. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises applying a pre-emphasis transformation to the RF pulse, the pre-emphasis transformation being based on a transfer function of the RF coil. 8. The low-field MRI system of claim 7, wherein applying the pre-emphasis transformation comprises applying an inverse of the transfer function of the transmit RF coil to the RF pulse. 9. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a time domain. 10. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a frequency domain. 11. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein the plurality of magnetics components includes at least one B0 magnet to generate a B0 magnetic field having a strength less than 0.2 T. 12. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein the plurality of magnetics components further include a plurality of gradient coils configured to, when operated, generate magnetic fields to provide spatial encoding of emitted magnetic resonance signals. 13. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein the RF coil is a transmit and receive RF coil. 14. A low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system comprising:
a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing MRI, the plurality of magnetics components including an RF coil for transmitting RF pulses; and at least one controller configured to operate one or more components of the MRI system to perform:
generating an radio frequency (RF) pulse in accordance with a pulse sequence for operating the MRI system;
pre-emphasizing the RF pulse based on a characteristic of the RF coil to obtain a pre-emphasized RF pulse; and
transmit the pre-emphasized RF pulse using the RF coil. 15. The low-field MRI system of claim 14, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse is performed based on a transfer function of the RF coil. 16. The low-field MRI system of claim 15, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises applying an inverse of the RF coil to the RF signal. 17. The low-field MRI system of claim 14, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a time domain. 18. The low-field MRI system of claim 14, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a frequency domain. 19. The low-field MRI system of claim 14, wherein the plurality of magnetics components includes at least one B0 magnet to generate a B0 magnetic field having a strength less than 0.2 T. 20. The low-field MRI system of claim 14, wherein the RF coil is a transmit and receive RF coil. | A low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. The system includes a plurality of magnetics components comprising at least one first magnetics component configured to produce a low-field main magnetic field B0 and at least one second magnetics component configured to acquire magnetic resonance data when operated, and at least one controller configured to operate one or more of the plurality of magnetics components in accordance with at least one low-field zero echo time (LF-ZTE) pulse sequence.1. A method of operating a low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, the method comprising:
generating a radio frequency (RF) pulse in accordance with a pulse sequence for operating the MRI system, the MRI system comprising an RF coil for transmitting RF pulses; pre-emphasizing the RF pulse to counteract attenuation to be induced to the RF pulse by the RF coil to obtain a pre-emphasized RF pulse; and transmitting the pre-emphasized RF pulse using the RF coil. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises applying a pre-emphasis transformation to the RF pulse, the pre-emphasis transformation being based on a transfer function of the RF coil. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein applying the pre-emphasis transformation comprises applying an inverse of the transfer function of the transmit RF coil to the RF pulse. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a time domain. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a frequency domain. 6. A low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, comprising:
a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing MRI, the plurality of magnetics components including an RF coil for transmitting RF pulses; and at least one controller configured to operate one or more components of the MRI system to perform:
generating a radio frequency (RF) pulse in accordance with a pulse sequence for operating the MRI system;
pre-emphasizing the RF pulse to counteract attenuation to be induced to the RF pulse by the RF coil to obtain a pre-emphasized RF pulse; and
transmitting the pre-emphasized RF pulse using the RF coil. 7. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises applying a pre-emphasis transformation to the RF pulse, the pre-emphasis transformation being based on a transfer function of the RF coil. 8. The low-field MRI system of claim 7, wherein applying the pre-emphasis transformation comprises applying an inverse of the transfer function of the transmit RF coil to the RF pulse. 9. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a time domain. 10. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a frequency domain. 11. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein the plurality of magnetics components includes at least one B0 magnet to generate a B0 magnetic field having a strength less than 0.2 T. 12. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein the plurality of magnetics components further include a plurality of gradient coils configured to, when operated, generate magnetic fields to provide spatial encoding of emitted magnetic resonance signals. 13. The low-field MRI system of claim 6, wherein the RF coil is a transmit and receive RF coil. 14. A low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system comprising:
a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing MRI, the plurality of magnetics components including an RF coil for transmitting RF pulses; and at least one controller configured to operate one or more components of the MRI system to perform:
generating an radio frequency (RF) pulse in accordance with a pulse sequence for operating the MRI system;
pre-emphasizing the RF pulse based on a characteristic of the RF coil to obtain a pre-emphasized RF pulse; and
transmit the pre-emphasized RF pulse using the RF coil. 15. The low-field MRI system of claim 14, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse is performed based on a transfer function of the RF coil. 16. The low-field MRI system of claim 15, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises applying an inverse of the RF coil to the RF signal. 17. The low-field MRI system of claim 14, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a time domain. 18. The low-field MRI system of claim 14, wherein pre-emphasizing the RF pulse comprises pre-emphasizing the RF pulse in a frequency domain. 19. The low-field MRI system of claim 14, wherein the plurality of magnetics components includes at least one B0 magnet to generate a B0 magnetic field having a strength less than 0.2 T. 20. The low-field MRI system of claim 14, wherein the RF coil is a transmit and receive RF coil. | 2,800 |
349,062 | 16,806,495 | 2,893 | A system for data collection and loan activities is disclosed. The system may include a data collection circuit to receive data relating to a status of a loan and a set of items of collateral acting as security for the loan. The system may further include a blockchain service circuit to maintain a secure historical ledger of events related to the loan, and to interpret a plurality of access control features corresponding to parties associated with the loan. The system may further include a loan evaluation circuit to determine a loan status based on the received data, a smart contract circuit to create a smart lending contract for the loan, and an automated agent circuit to perform a loan action based on the loan status, wherein the blockchain service circuit is further structured to update the secure historical ledger of events with the loan action. | 1. A system, comprising:
a data collection circuit structured to receive data relating to a status of a loan and data relating to a set of items of collateral acting as security for the loan; a blockchain service circuit structured to maintain a secure historical ledger of events related to the loan, and to interpret a plurality of access control features corresponding to a plurality of parties associated with the loan; a loan evaluation circuit structured to determine a loan status based on the received data; a smart contract circuit structured to create a smart lending contract for the loan; and an automated agent circuit structured to perform a loan action based on the loan status; wherein the blockchain service circuit is further structured to update the secure historical ledger of events with the loan action. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to receive data related to one or more loan entities, and wherein the loan evaluation circuit is further structured to determine compliance with a covenant based on the data related to the one or more loan entities. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the data collection circuit comprises an interactive crowdsourcing system comprising a user interface, the user interface configured to solicit information related to one or more of the loan entities from a crowdsourcing site. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the user interface is structured to allow one or more users of the crowdsourcing site to input information about at least one of the one or more loan entities. 5. The system of claim 2, wherein the data collection circuit comprises a networked monitoring system comprising a network search circuit structured to search publicly available information sites for information related to at least one of the one or more loan entities. 6. The system of claim 2, wherein the loan evaluation circuit is further structured to determine a state of performance for a condition of the loan based on the received data and a status of the one or more of the loan entities, and wherein the determination of the loan status is determined based in part on the status of at least one of the one or more of the loan entities and the state of performance of the condition for the loan. 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a valuation circuit structured to determine, based on the received data and a valuation model, a value for at least one of the set of items of collateral. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the smart contract circuit is further structured to:
determine at least one of a term or a condition for the smart lending contract based on the value for the at least one of the set of items of collateral; and modify the smart lending contract to include the at least one of the term or the condition. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the valuation circuit comprises a valuation model improvement circuit, wherein the valuation model improvement circuit modifies the valuation model based on a first set of valuation determinations for a first set of items of collateral and a corresponding set of loan outcomes having the first set of items of collateral as security. 10. The system of claim 7, further comprising a collateral classification circuit structured to identify a group of off-set items of collateral, wherein each member of the group of off-set items of collateral and at least one of the set of items of collateral share a common attribute. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a market value data collection circuit structured to monitor and report marketplace information for offset items of collateral relevant to the value of the at least of the set of items of collateral. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the market value data collection circuit is further structured to: monitor one of pricing or financial data for the offset items of collateral in at least one public marketplace; and report the monitored one of pricing or financial data. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the smart contract circuit is further structured to modify a term or condition of the loan based on the marketplace information for offset items of collateral relevant to the value of the at least one of the set of items of collateral. 14. A method, comprising:
maintaining a secure historical ledger of events related to a loan; receiving data relating to a status of the loan; receiving data related to a set of items of collateral acting as security of the loan; determining a status of the loan; performing a loan-action based on the loan status; and updating the secure historical ledger of events related to the loan. 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising:
receiving data related to one or more loan entities related to the loan; determining compliance with a covenant of the loan based on the data received. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising determining a state of performance for a condition of the loan, wherein the determination of the loan status is based on part on the state of performance of the condition of the loan. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising receiving financial data related to at least one party to the loan. 18. The method of claim 14, further comprising determining a value for at least one set of items of collateral based on the received data and a valuation model. 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising:
determining at least one of a term or a condition for the loan based on the value of the at least one set of items of collateral; and modifying a smart lending contract to include the at least one of the term or the condition. 20. The method of claim 18, identifying a group of off-set items of collateral, wherein each member of the group of off-set items of collateral and at least one of the set of items of collateral share a common attribute; and
receiving data related to the group of off-set items of collateral, wherein the determination of the value for the at least one set of items of collateral is at least partially based on the received data related to the group of off-set items of collateral. | A system for data collection and loan activities is disclosed. The system may include a data collection circuit to receive data relating to a status of a loan and a set of items of collateral acting as security for the loan. The system may further include a blockchain service circuit to maintain a secure historical ledger of events related to the loan, and to interpret a plurality of access control features corresponding to parties associated with the loan. The system may further include a loan evaluation circuit to determine a loan status based on the received data, a smart contract circuit to create a smart lending contract for the loan, and an automated agent circuit to perform a loan action based on the loan status, wherein the blockchain service circuit is further structured to update the secure historical ledger of events with the loan action.1. A system, comprising:
a data collection circuit structured to receive data relating to a status of a loan and data relating to a set of items of collateral acting as security for the loan; a blockchain service circuit structured to maintain a secure historical ledger of events related to the loan, and to interpret a plurality of access control features corresponding to a plurality of parties associated with the loan; a loan evaluation circuit structured to determine a loan status based on the received data; a smart contract circuit structured to create a smart lending contract for the loan; and an automated agent circuit structured to perform a loan action based on the loan status; wherein the blockchain service circuit is further structured to update the secure historical ledger of events with the loan action. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the data collection circuit is further structured to receive data related to one or more loan entities, and wherein the loan evaluation circuit is further structured to determine compliance with a covenant based on the data related to the one or more loan entities. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the data collection circuit comprises an interactive crowdsourcing system comprising a user interface, the user interface configured to solicit information related to one or more of the loan entities from a crowdsourcing site. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the user interface is structured to allow one or more users of the crowdsourcing site to input information about at least one of the one or more loan entities. 5. The system of claim 2, wherein the data collection circuit comprises a networked monitoring system comprising a network search circuit structured to search publicly available information sites for information related to at least one of the one or more loan entities. 6. The system of claim 2, wherein the loan evaluation circuit is further structured to determine a state of performance for a condition of the loan based on the received data and a status of the one or more of the loan entities, and wherein the determination of the loan status is determined based in part on the status of at least one of the one or more of the loan entities and the state of performance of the condition for the loan. 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a valuation circuit structured to determine, based on the received data and a valuation model, a value for at least one of the set of items of collateral. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the smart contract circuit is further structured to:
determine at least one of a term or a condition for the smart lending contract based on the value for the at least one of the set of items of collateral; and modify the smart lending contract to include the at least one of the term or the condition. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the valuation circuit comprises a valuation model improvement circuit, wherein the valuation model improvement circuit modifies the valuation model based on a first set of valuation determinations for a first set of items of collateral and a corresponding set of loan outcomes having the first set of items of collateral as security. 10. The system of claim 7, further comprising a collateral classification circuit structured to identify a group of off-set items of collateral, wherein each member of the group of off-set items of collateral and at least one of the set of items of collateral share a common attribute. 11. The system of claim 10, wherein the valuation circuit further comprises a market value data collection circuit structured to monitor and report marketplace information for offset items of collateral relevant to the value of the at least of the set of items of collateral. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the market value data collection circuit is further structured to: monitor one of pricing or financial data for the offset items of collateral in at least one public marketplace; and report the monitored one of pricing or financial data. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the smart contract circuit is further structured to modify a term or condition of the loan based on the marketplace information for offset items of collateral relevant to the value of the at least one of the set of items of collateral. 14. A method, comprising:
maintaining a secure historical ledger of events related to a loan; receiving data relating to a status of the loan; receiving data related to a set of items of collateral acting as security of the loan; determining a status of the loan; performing a loan-action based on the loan status; and updating the secure historical ledger of events related to the loan. 15. The method of claim 14, further comprising:
receiving data related to one or more loan entities related to the loan; determining compliance with a covenant of the loan based on the data received. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising determining a state of performance for a condition of the loan, wherein the determination of the loan status is based on part on the state of performance of the condition of the loan. 17. The method of claim 16, further comprising receiving financial data related to at least one party to the loan. 18. The method of claim 14, further comprising determining a value for at least one set of items of collateral based on the received data and a valuation model. 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising:
determining at least one of a term or a condition for the loan based on the value of the at least one set of items of collateral; and modifying a smart lending contract to include the at least one of the term or the condition. 20. The method of claim 18, identifying a group of off-set items of collateral, wherein each member of the group of off-set items of collateral and at least one of the set of items of collateral share a common attribute; and
receiving data related to the group of off-set items of collateral, wherein the determination of the value for the at least one set of items of collateral is at least partially based on the received data related to the group of off-set items of collateral. | 2,800 |
349,063 | 16,806,542 | 2,893 | A universal ring and plate assembly is disclosed for use with an electrical or utility box. The universal ring and plate design can achieve any finish wall thickness by stacking plates and securing them to the universal ring, even after the drywall, tile, stone and/or other wall materials have been installed. The universal ring and plate simplifies the current installation process, eliminates the need for the multiple different depth rings, and accommodates all changes to the finished wall thickness by the owner, architect or builder, without having to tear down portions of the finished wall. | 1. An assembly for an electrical or utility box where one or more components of the assembly are mounted to or removed from the assembly after drywall or wall materials have been installed, the assembly comprising:
a ring mounted to the electrical box, the ring defining a ring portion which further defines an open ring center and a planar ring surface, the ring portion defining a plurality of holes in the planar ring surface; one or more split plates or one or more plates mounted to the ring portion, the one or more split plates or one or more plates defining opposing planar surfaces, the one or more split plates or one or more plates stackable on the planar ring surface of the ring portion, the one or more split plates or one or more plates defining an open plate center, wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates are mounted to and can be removed from the ring portion without removal of the drywall or wall materials; and a locking ring mounted to the one or more split plates, wherein the locking ring crosses over a seam formed by two adjoining split plates; wherein the opposing planar surfaces define a plurality of holes, and wherein when the one or more split plates or one or more plates are stacked on the planar ring surface the plurality of holes in the opposing planar surfaces are aligned with the plurality of holes in the planar ring surface to receive a fastener for securing the one or more split plates or the one or more plates to the planar ring surface, wherein the drywall or wall materials define a wall thickness and an outer finished wall surface, and wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates are stacked to the same thickness as the wall thickness such that the planar surface of the outermost stacked plate is aligned with the outer finished wall surface. 2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates define the same thickness. 3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates define different thicknesses. 4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates include a first plate having a first thickness, and a second plate having a second thickness. 5. The assembly of claim 4, wherein the first thickness is different than the second thickness. 6. The assembly of claim 5, wherein the first thickness is selected from the group consisting of ⅛, ¼ and ½-inch thickness. 7. The assembly of claim 5, wherein the second thickness is selected from the group consisting of ⅛, ¼ and ½-inch thickness. 8. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the ring portion defines a ring thickness that is selected from the group consisting of ½ and ⅝-inch thickness. 9. The assembly of claim 8, wherein the ring portion defines a width of 2.1875 inches and the ring open center defines a width of 1.8125 inches. 10. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a backing plate mounted to the ring. 11. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the backing plate is further mounted to the one or more plates. 12. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the one or more split plates are at least one spacer plate. 13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the one or more split plates define a thickness that is selected from the group consisting of ⅛, ¼ and ½-inch thickness. 14. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the one or more split plates are at least two spacer plates each having a different length. 15. A method of mounting an assembly to an electrical or utility box where one or more components of the assembly are mounted to or removed from the assembly after drywall or wall materials have been installed, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a ring to mount to an electrical box, the ring defining a ring portion which has an open ring center, a planar ring surface, and a plurality of holes in the planar ring surface; providing one or more split plates or one or more plates to mount to the ring portion, the one or more split plates or one or more plates stackable on the planar ring surface of the ring portion; providing one or more locking rings to mount to the split plates; mounting the ring to the electrical box before the drywall or wall materials have been installed; stacking the one or more split plates or the one or more plates to the ring portion after the drywall or wall materials have been installed; stacking the one or more locking rings to the split plates, wherein at least one of the one or more locking rings crosses over a seam formed by two adjoining split plates, wherein the drywall or wall materials define a wall thickness and an outer finished wall surface, and wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates are stacked to the same thickness as the wall thickness such that the planar surface of the outermost stacked plate is aligned with the outer finished wall surface; and securing the one or more split plates and one or more plates to the planar ring surface. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of providing the one or more split plates with the same thickness. 17. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of providing the one or more split plates with different thicknesses. 18. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of providing the one or more split plates with thicknesses selected from the group consisting of ⅛, ¼ and ½-inch thickness. 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising the step of providing the ring portion with a ring thickness that is selected from the group consisting of ½ and ⅝-inch thickness. 20. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of providing a backing plate to the ring. | A universal ring and plate assembly is disclosed for use with an electrical or utility box. The universal ring and plate design can achieve any finish wall thickness by stacking plates and securing them to the universal ring, even after the drywall, tile, stone and/or other wall materials have been installed. The universal ring and plate simplifies the current installation process, eliminates the need for the multiple different depth rings, and accommodates all changes to the finished wall thickness by the owner, architect or builder, without having to tear down portions of the finished wall.1. An assembly for an electrical or utility box where one or more components of the assembly are mounted to or removed from the assembly after drywall or wall materials have been installed, the assembly comprising:
a ring mounted to the electrical box, the ring defining a ring portion which further defines an open ring center and a planar ring surface, the ring portion defining a plurality of holes in the planar ring surface; one or more split plates or one or more plates mounted to the ring portion, the one or more split plates or one or more plates defining opposing planar surfaces, the one or more split plates or one or more plates stackable on the planar ring surface of the ring portion, the one or more split plates or one or more plates defining an open plate center, wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates are mounted to and can be removed from the ring portion without removal of the drywall or wall materials; and a locking ring mounted to the one or more split plates, wherein the locking ring crosses over a seam formed by two adjoining split plates; wherein the opposing planar surfaces define a plurality of holes, and wherein when the one or more split plates or one or more plates are stacked on the planar ring surface the plurality of holes in the opposing planar surfaces are aligned with the plurality of holes in the planar ring surface to receive a fastener for securing the one or more split plates or the one or more plates to the planar ring surface, wherein the drywall or wall materials define a wall thickness and an outer finished wall surface, and wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates are stacked to the same thickness as the wall thickness such that the planar surface of the outermost stacked plate is aligned with the outer finished wall surface. 2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates define the same thickness. 3. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates define different thicknesses. 4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates include a first plate having a first thickness, and a second plate having a second thickness. 5. The assembly of claim 4, wherein the first thickness is different than the second thickness. 6. The assembly of claim 5, wherein the first thickness is selected from the group consisting of ⅛, ¼ and ½-inch thickness. 7. The assembly of claim 5, wherein the second thickness is selected from the group consisting of ⅛, ¼ and ½-inch thickness. 8. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the ring portion defines a ring thickness that is selected from the group consisting of ½ and ⅝-inch thickness. 9. The assembly of claim 8, wherein the ring portion defines a width of 2.1875 inches and the ring open center defines a width of 1.8125 inches. 10. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a backing plate mounted to the ring. 11. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the backing plate is further mounted to the one or more plates. 12. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the one or more split plates are at least one spacer plate. 13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the one or more split plates define a thickness that is selected from the group consisting of ⅛, ¼ and ½-inch thickness. 14. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the one or more split plates are at least two spacer plates each having a different length. 15. A method of mounting an assembly to an electrical or utility box where one or more components of the assembly are mounted to or removed from the assembly after drywall or wall materials have been installed, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a ring to mount to an electrical box, the ring defining a ring portion which has an open ring center, a planar ring surface, and a plurality of holes in the planar ring surface; providing one or more split plates or one or more plates to mount to the ring portion, the one or more split plates or one or more plates stackable on the planar ring surface of the ring portion; providing one or more locking rings to mount to the split plates; mounting the ring to the electrical box before the drywall or wall materials have been installed; stacking the one or more split plates or the one or more plates to the ring portion after the drywall or wall materials have been installed; stacking the one or more locking rings to the split plates, wherein at least one of the one or more locking rings crosses over a seam formed by two adjoining split plates, wherein the drywall or wall materials define a wall thickness and an outer finished wall surface, and wherein the one or more split plates or one or more plates are stacked to the same thickness as the wall thickness such that the planar surface of the outermost stacked plate is aligned with the outer finished wall surface; and securing the one or more split plates and one or more plates to the planar ring surface. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of providing the one or more split plates with the same thickness. 17. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of providing the one or more split plates with different thicknesses. 18. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of providing the one or more split plates with thicknesses selected from the group consisting of ⅛, ¼ and ½-inch thickness. 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising the step of providing the ring portion with a ring thickness that is selected from the group consisting of ½ and ⅝-inch thickness. 20. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of providing a backing plate to the ring. | 2,800 |
349,064 | 16,806,559 | 2,893 | There is provided a crane winch device allowing a suspended load to freely fall due to a load thereof. The crane winch device includes a winch drum around which a rope for suspending the suspended load is wound, braking brake unit that brakes the winch drum, speed-increasing unit that performs speed-increasing assist of the winch drum in a direction of free fall acceleration when a braking force of the brake unit is smaller than a first threshold, and an adjustment unit that adjusts the first threshold. | 1. A crane winch device allowing a suspended load to freely fall due to a load thereof, the device comprising:
a winch drum around which a rope for suspending the suspended load is wound; brake unit that brakes the winch drum; speed-increasing unit that performs speed-increasing assist of the winch drum in a direction of free fall acceleration when a braking force of the brake unit is smaller than a first threshold; and an adjustment unit that adjusts the first threshold. 2. The crane winch device according to claim 1,
wherein the adjustment unit is capable of adjusting the first threshold in a non-step manner. 3. The crane winch device according to claim 1,
wherein in a case where the first threshold is adjusted by the adjustment unit during the free fall, the speed-increasing unit starts the speed-increasing assist of the winch drum, based on the adjusted first threshold. 4. The crane winch device according to claim 1,
wherein the speed-increasing unit stops the speed-increasing assist, in a case where the braking force of the brake unit reaches a second threshold greater than the first threshold during the speed-increasing assist of the winch drum. 5. The crane winch device according to claim 1,
wherein the adjustment unit is capable of adjusting the first threshold, and wherein in a case where the first threshold is adjusted by the adjustment unit during the speed-increasing assist, the speed-increasing unit stops the speed-increasing assist of the winch drum, based on the adjusted first threshold. 6. The crane winch device according to claim 1, further comprising:
operation unit that receives a selection operation by an operator; and storage unit that stores the first threshold associated with the operation means, wherein the speed-increasing unit controls starting and stopping the speed-increasing assist, based on the first threshold stored in the storage unit in association with the operation unit, in a case where the operation unit receives the selection operation. 7. The crane winch device according to claim 6,
wherein a plurality of the operation units are provided, and wherein the storage unit stores a plurality of the first thresholds respectively associated with the plurality of operation units. 8. The crane winch device according to claim 6, further comprising:
a registration unit that causes the storage unit to store a new first threshold in association with the operation unit. 9. The crane winch device according to claim 8,
wherein the registration unit causes the storage unit to store the new first threshold in association with the operation unit, in a case where the operation unit receives a registration operation different from the selection operation. 10. The crane winch device according to claim 1,
wherein the brake unit includes a brake, a braking force of which increasing as a hydraulic pressure of supplied hydraulic oil decreases, and a braking force of which decreasing as the hydraulic pressure of the supplied hydraulic oil increases, braking operation unit that receives an operation of an operator to increase or decrease the braking force of the brake, and a first switching valve capable of switching between an outflow position at which the hydraulic oil flows out from the brake and a supply position at which the hydraulic oil having a hydraulic pressure corresponding to the operation received by the braking operation unit is supplied to the brake, and wherein the speed-increasing unit includes a hydraulic motor that rotates the winch drum in a winding direction and an unwinding direction of the rope, and a second switching valve that is excited when the first switching valve is located at the supply position and the braking force of the brake unit is smaller than the first threshold, and that supplies the hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor in the unwinding direction of the rope. 11. A crane comprising:
a plurality of the winch devices according to claim 1. | There is provided a crane winch device allowing a suspended load to freely fall due to a load thereof. The crane winch device includes a winch drum around which a rope for suspending the suspended load is wound, braking brake unit that brakes the winch drum, speed-increasing unit that performs speed-increasing assist of the winch drum in a direction of free fall acceleration when a braking force of the brake unit is smaller than a first threshold, and an adjustment unit that adjusts the first threshold.1. A crane winch device allowing a suspended load to freely fall due to a load thereof, the device comprising:
a winch drum around which a rope for suspending the suspended load is wound; brake unit that brakes the winch drum; speed-increasing unit that performs speed-increasing assist of the winch drum in a direction of free fall acceleration when a braking force of the brake unit is smaller than a first threshold; and an adjustment unit that adjusts the first threshold. 2. The crane winch device according to claim 1,
wherein the adjustment unit is capable of adjusting the first threshold in a non-step manner. 3. The crane winch device according to claim 1,
wherein in a case where the first threshold is adjusted by the adjustment unit during the free fall, the speed-increasing unit starts the speed-increasing assist of the winch drum, based on the adjusted first threshold. 4. The crane winch device according to claim 1,
wherein the speed-increasing unit stops the speed-increasing assist, in a case where the braking force of the brake unit reaches a second threshold greater than the first threshold during the speed-increasing assist of the winch drum. 5. The crane winch device according to claim 1,
wherein the adjustment unit is capable of adjusting the first threshold, and wherein in a case where the first threshold is adjusted by the adjustment unit during the speed-increasing assist, the speed-increasing unit stops the speed-increasing assist of the winch drum, based on the adjusted first threshold. 6. The crane winch device according to claim 1, further comprising:
operation unit that receives a selection operation by an operator; and storage unit that stores the first threshold associated with the operation means, wherein the speed-increasing unit controls starting and stopping the speed-increasing assist, based on the first threshold stored in the storage unit in association with the operation unit, in a case where the operation unit receives the selection operation. 7. The crane winch device according to claim 6,
wherein a plurality of the operation units are provided, and wherein the storage unit stores a plurality of the first thresholds respectively associated with the plurality of operation units. 8. The crane winch device according to claim 6, further comprising:
a registration unit that causes the storage unit to store a new first threshold in association with the operation unit. 9. The crane winch device according to claim 8,
wherein the registration unit causes the storage unit to store the new first threshold in association with the operation unit, in a case where the operation unit receives a registration operation different from the selection operation. 10. The crane winch device according to claim 1,
wherein the brake unit includes a brake, a braking force of which increasing as a hydraulic pressure of supplied hydraulic oil decreases, and a braking force of which decreasing as the hydraulic pressure of the supplied hydraulic oil increases, braking operation unit that receives an operation of an operator to increase or decrease the braking force of the brake, and a first switching valve capable of switching between an outflow position at which the hydraulic oil flows out from the brake and a supply position at which the hydraulic oil having a hydraulic pressure corresponding to the operation received by the braking operation unit is supplied to the brake, and wherein the speed-increasing unit includes a hydraulic motor that rotates the winch drum in a winding direction and an unwinding direction of the rope, and a second switching valve that is excited when the first switching valve is located at the supply position and the braking force of the brake unit is smaller than the first threshold, and that supplies the hydraulic oil to the hydraulic motor in the unwinding direction of the rope. 11. A crane comprising:
a plurality of the winch devices according to claim 1. | 2,800 |
349,065 | 16,806,630 | 2,893 | Methods, systems, and computer program products for assisting dependency migration are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes determining differences between a first version of a dependency used by a software application and each of a plurality of upgrade candidates, the plurality of upgrade candidates comprising at least one of: (i) one or more newer versions of the dependency and (ii) a substitute dependency; identifying, based on the determined differences for a given one of the upgrade candidates, one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched in order to be compatible with the given upgrade candidate; and generating a modified version of the software application for the given upgrade candidate that comprises one or more patches for at least a portion of the identified one or more sections of code. | 1. A computer-implemented method, the method comprising:
determining differences between a first version of a dependency used by a software application and each of a plurality of upgrade candidates, the plurality of upgrade candidates comprising at least one of: (i) one or more newer versions of the dependency and (ii) a substitute dependency; identifying, based on the determined differences for a given one of the upgrade candidates, one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched in order to be compatible with the given upgrade candidate; and generating a modified version of the software application for the given upgrade candidate that comprises one or more patches for at least a portion of the identified one or more sections of code; wherein the method is carried out by at least one computing device. 2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein said determining the differences between the first version and each of the plurality of upgrade candidates comprises:
performing a static analysis on source code of (i) the first version of the dependency and (ii) each of the plurality of upgrade candidates. 3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein said determining the differences between the first version and each of the plurality of upgrade candidates comprises:
obtaining documentation information associated with the first version of the dependency and documentation information associated with each of the plurality of upgrade candidates; and performing an automated textual analysis of the obtained documentation information. 4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein said identifying comprises:
classifying the complexity of patching the identified one or more sections of code of the software application. 5. The computer-implemented method of claim 4, wherein said identifying is performed for each of the upgrade candidates, and wherein the method comprises:
ranking the upgrade candidates based at least in part on the classifying; and outputting a list of said upgrade candidates, based on said ranking, to a human-computer interface. 6. The computer-implemented method of claim 5, wherein said generating the modified version of the software application is performed in response to user input with respect to at least one of the upgrade candidates in the list. 7. The computer-implemented method of claim 5, comprising:
in response to user input with respect to at least one of the upgrade candidates in the list, outputting information associated with the one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched in order to be compatible with the at least one upgrade candidate. 8. The computer-implemented method of claim 7, wherein said information comprises reference information, from a third-party online source, that is relevant to a given one of the one or more sections of code that need to be patched. 9. The computer-implemented method of claim 5, wherein said ranking is further based on one or more constraints, wherein the one or more user constraints comprise at least one of (i) one or more licensing constraints and (ii) one or more constraints associated with user preferences. 10. The computer-implemented method of claim 4, wherein said identifying is performed for each of the upgrade candidates, and wherein the method comprises:
generating a summary indicative of: (i) the differences between the first version of the dependency and each of the upgrade candidates, (ii) the identified one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched for each of the upgrade candidates, and (iii) the complexity of patching each of the identified one or more sections of code of the software application for each of the upgrade candidates. 11. The computer-implemented method of claim 10, wherein the summary is stored in open-standard file format. 12. A computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions executable by a computing device to cause the computing device to:
determine differences between a first version of a dependency used by a software application and each of a plurality of upgrade candidates, the plurality of upgrade candidates comprising at least one of: (i) one or more newer versions of the dependency and (ii) a substitute dependency; identify, based on the determined differences for a given one of the upgrade candidates, one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched in order to be compatible with the given upgrade candidate; and generate a modified version of the software application for the given upgrade candidate that comprises one or more patches for at least a portion of the identified one or more sections of code. 13. The computer program product of claim 12, wherein said determining the differences between the first version and each of the plurality of upgrade candidates comprises:
performing a static analysis on source code of (i) the first version of the dependency and (ii) each of the plurality of upgrade candidates. 14. The computer program product of claim 12, wherein said determining the differences between the first version and each of the plurality of upgrade candidates comprises:
obtaining documentation information associated with the first version of the dependency and documentation information associated with each of the plurality of upgrade candidates; and performing an automated textual analysis of the obtained documentation information. 15. The computer program product of claim 12, wherein said identifying comprises:
classifying the complexity of patching the identified one or more sections of code of the software application. 16. The computer program product of claim 15, wherein said identifying is performed for each of the upgrade candidates, and wherein the method comprises:
ranking the upgrade candidates based at least in part on the classifying; and outputting a list of said upgrade candidates, based on said ranking, to a human-computer interface. 17. The computer program product of claim 16, wherein said generating the modified version of the software application is performed in response to user input with respect to at least one of the upgrade candidates in the list. 18. The computer program product of claim 16, wherein the program instructions executable by a computing device further cause the computing device to:
in response to user input with one of the upgrade candidates in the list, output information associated with the one or more sections of code of the software application that would need to be patched in order to be compatible with the given upgrade candidate. 19. A system comprising:
a memory; and at least one processor operably coupled to the memory and configured for:
determining differences between a first version of a dependency used by a software application and each of a plurality of upgrade candidates, the plurality of upgrade candidates comprising at least one of: (i) one or more newer versions of the dependency and (ii) a substitute dependency;
identifying, based on the determined differences for a given one of the upgrade candidates, one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched in order to be compatible with the given upgrade candidate; and
generating a modified version of the software application for the given upgrade candidate that comprises one or more patches for at least a portion of the identified one or more sections of code. 20. A computer-implemented method, the method comprising:
determining at least one outdated software library used by a software application; performing a static analysis of (i) the at least one outdated software library and (ii) one or more upgrade options for replacing the at least one outdated software library; performing a text analysis of (i) documentation information of the at least one outdated software library and (ii) documentation information of the one or more upgrade options; and generating a report comprising (i) differences identified between the outdated software library and each of the upgrade options based at least in part on the static analysis and the text analysis, (ii) one or more pieces of code in the software application that require modification in order to upgrade to each of the one or more upgrade options; and (iii) effort required to perform the required modification of the one or more pieces of code for each of the upgrade options; wherein the method is carried out by at least one computing device. | Methods, systems, and computer program products for assisting dependency migration are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes determining differences between a first version of a dependency used by a software application and each of a plurality of upgrade candidates, the plurality of upgrade candidates comprising at least one of: (i) one or more newer versions of the dependency and (ii) a substitute dependency; identifying, based on the determined differences for a given one of the upgrade candidates, one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched in order to be compatible with the given upgrade candidate; and generating a modified version of the software application for the given upgrade candidate that comprises one or more patches for at least a portion of the identified one or more sections of code.1. A computer-implemented method, the method comprising:
determining differences between a first version of a dependency used by a software application and each of a plurality of upgrade candidates, the plurality of upgrade candidates comprising at least one of: (i) one or more newer versions of the dependency and (ii) a substitute dependency; identifying, based on the determined differences for a given one of the upgrade candidates, one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched in order to be compatible with the given upgrade candidate; and generating a modified version of the software application for the given upgrade candidate that comprises one or more patches for at least a portion of the identified one or more sections of code; wherein the method is carried out by at least one computing device. 2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein said determining the differences between the first version and each of the plurality of upgrade candidates comprises:
performing a static analysis on source code of (i) the first version of the dependency and (ii) each of the plurality of upgrade candidates. 3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein said determining the differences between the first version and each of the plurality of upgrade candidates comprises:
obtaining documentation information associated with the first version of the dependency and documentation information associated with each of the plurality of upgrade candidates; and performing an automated textual analysis of the obtained documentation information. 4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1, wherein said identifying comprises:
classifying the complexity of patching the identified one or more sections of code of the software application. 5. The computer-implemented method of claim 4, wherein said identifying is performed for each of the upgrade candidates, and wherein the method comprises:
ranking the upgrade candidates based at least in part on the classifying; and outputting a list of said upgrade candidates, based on said ranking, to a human-computer interface. 6. The computer-implemented method of claim 5, wherein said generating the modified version of the software application is performed in response to user input with respect to at least one of the upgrade candidates in the list. 7. The computer-implemented method of claim 5, comprising:
in response to user input with respect to at least one of the upgrade candidates in the list, outputting information associated with the one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched in order to be compatible with the at least one upgrade candidate. 8. The computer-implemented method of claim 7, wherein said information comprises reference information, from a third-party online source, that is relevant to a given one of the one or more sections of code that need to be patched. 9. The computer-implemented method of claim 5, wherein said ranking is further based on one or more constraints, wherein the one or more user constraints comprise at least one of (i) one or more licensing constraints and (ii) one or more constraints associated with user preferences. 10. The computer-implemented method of claim 4, wherein said identifying is performed for each of the upgrade candidates, and wherein the method comprises:
generating a summary indicative of: (i) the differences between the first version of the dependency and each of the upgrade candidates, (ii) the identified one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched for each of the upgrade candidates, and (iii) the complexity of patching each of the identified one or more sections of code of the software application for each of the upgrade candidates. 11. The computer-implemented method of claim 10, wherein the summary is stored in open-standard file format. 12. A computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions executable by a computing device to cause the computing device to:
determine differences between a first version of a dependency used by a software application and each of a plurality of upgrade candidates, the plurality of upgrade candidates comprising at least one of: (i) one or more newer versions of the dependency and (ii) a substitute dependency; identify, based on the determined differences for a given one of the upgrade candidates, one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched in order to be compatible with the given upgrade candidate; and generate a modified version of the software application for the given upgrade candidate that comprises one or more patches for at least a portion of the identified one or more sections of code. 13. The computer program product of claim 12, wherein said determining the differences between the first version and each of the plurality of upgrade candidates comprises:
performing a static analysis on source code of (i) the first version of the dependency and (ii) each of the plurality of upgrade candidates. 14. The computer program product of claim 12, wherein said determining the differences between the first version and each of the plurality of upgrade candidates comprises:
obtaining documentation information associated with the first version of the dependency and documentation information associated with each of the plurality of upgrade candidates; and performing an automated textual analysis of the obtained documentation information. 15. The computer program product of claim 12, wherein said identifying comprises:
classifying the complexity of patching the identified one or more sections of code of the software application. 16. The computer program product of claim 15, wherein said identifying is performed for each of the upgrade candidates, and wherein the method comprises:
ranking the upgrade candidates based at least in part on the classifying; and outputting a list of said upgrade candidates, based on said ranking, to a human-computer interface. 17. The computer program product of claim 16, wherein said generating the modified version of the software application is performed in response to user input with respect to at least one of the upgrade candidates in the list. 18. The computer program product of claim 16, wherein the program instructions executable by a computing device further cause the computing device to:
in response to user input with one of the upgrade candidates in the list, output information associated with the one or more sections of code of the software application that would need to be patched in order to be compatible with the given upgrade candidate. 19. A system comprising:
a memory; and at least one processor operably coupled to the memory and configured for:
determining differences between a first version of a dependency used by a software application and each of a plurality of upgrade candidates, the plurality of upgrade candidates comprising at least one of: (i) one or more newer versions of the dependency and (ii) a substitute dependency;
identifying, based on the determined differences for a given one of the upgrade candidates, one or more sections of code of the software application that need to be patched in order to be compatible with the given upgrade candidate; and
generating a modified version of the software application for the given upgrade candidate that comprises one or more patches for at least a portion of the identified one or more sections of code. 20. A computer-implemented method, the method comprising:
determining at least one outdated software library used by a software application; performing a static analysis of (i) the at least one outdated software library and (ii) one or more upgrade options for replacing the at least one outdated software library; performing a text analysis of (i) documentation information of the at least one outdated software library and (ii) documentation information of the one or more upgrade options; and generating a report comprising (i) differences identified between the outdated software library and each of the upgrade options based at least in part on the static analysis and the text analysis, (ii) one or more pieces of code in the software application that require modification in order to upgrade to each of the one or more upgrade options; and (iii) effort required to perform the required modification of the one or more pieces of code for each of the upgrade options; wherein the method is carried out by at least one computing device. | 2,800 |
349,066 | 16,806,595 | 3,715 | A medical training device facilitating practice of a task-specific medical procedure for the treatment of a traumatic injury is presented. The invention includes a simulant with or without a simulated wound and an optional case adapted to receive the simulant. For embodiments specific to establishing an emergency airway, the simulant includes a compressible body, an insert, an outer covering, and an inner covering. The compressible body and the outer covering approximate a neck with or without a chin. The insert approximates a trachea. The insert is disposed within and separable from the compressible body. The inner covering is disposed between the outer covering and the insert. For embodiments specific to an intramuscular injection, the simulant includes a compressible body, a slot, and a fill. The compressible body approximates a muscle. The slot extends into the compressible body. The slot is adapted to receive the fill. The fill is removably secured within the slot. The fill is adapted to receive a fluid from a syringe which penetrates the simulant. | 1. A wound box trainer for medical training purposes specific to establishing an emergency airway comprising:
(a) a simulant including a compressible body, an insert, an outer covering, and an inner covering, said compressible body and said outer covering approximate a neck, said insert approximates a trachea, said insert disposed within and separable from said compressible body, said inner covering disposed between said outer covering and said insert; and (b) a case adapted to receive said simulant. 2. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said inner covering includes a paper coated with a resin. 3. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said insert includes a substructure and at least two ridges separately disposed along said substructure, said substructure deformable and resilient, said ridges less deformable than said substructure. 4. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said substructure comprising a silicone resin. 5. The wound box trainer of claim 4, wherein said substructure approximates tissue which form a passageway of said trachea. 6. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said ridges comprising a urethane resin. 7. The wound box trainer of claim 6, wherein each said ridge approximates a cartilage of said trachea. 8. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said compressible body includes an opening disposed about said ridges. 9. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said inner covering disposed over a hole through said substructure between two said ridges. 10. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein a stop disposed at one end of said insert adjacent to a first hole at one end of said compressible body, said stop contacts said compressible body about said first hole. 11. The wound box trainer of claim 10, wherein said stop prevents relative motion between said compressible body and said insert when establishing said emergency airway. 12. The wound box trainer of claim 10, wherein an extension disposed at another end of said insert in direction of a second hole at another end of said compressible body. 13. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said inner covering includes a paper coated with a resin, said inner covering approximates a membrane between two said ridges. 14. The wound box trainer of claim 13, wherein said inner covering produces a pop when penetrated. 15. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said ridges disposed along said substructure and locatable by sliding an instrument along said substructure within a passageway through said insert adjacent to said ridges. 16. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said compressible body includes a recess, said outer covering secured to said compressible body within said recess. 17. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said compressible body and said outer covering comprising a silicone resin. 18. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said insert being tube shaped. 19. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said outer covering separable from said compressible body. 20. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said inner covering separable from said insert. 21. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said case includes a base. 22. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said case includes a base and a lid. 23. A wound box trainer for medical training purposes specific to an intramuscular injection comprising:
(a) a simulant including a compressible body, a slot, and a fill, said compressible body approximates a muscle, said slot extends into said compressible body and adapted to receive said fill, said fill removably secured within said slot and adapted to receive a fluid from a syringe which penetrates said simulant; and (b) a case adapted to receive said simulant. 24. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said slot extends from one side of said compressible body in direction of another side of said compressible body. 25. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said slot curvedly disposed within said compressible body. 26. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said fill being a bladder. 27. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said fill being absorbent. 28. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said fill being porous. 29. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said fill being absorbent and porous. 30. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said fill being a sponge. 31. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said compressible body comprises a silicone resin. 32. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein a cavity extends into said compressible body in direction of said slot. 33. The wound box trainer of claim 32, wherein a channel extends from said cavity in direction of said slot. 34. The wound box trainer of claim 33, wherein said channel extends to said slot. 35. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said case includes a base. 36. The wound box trainer of claim 35, wherein said base is integral to said compressible body. 37. The wound box trainer of claim 24, wherein said case includes a base and a lid. | A medical training device facilitating practice of a task-specific medical procedure for the treatment of a traumatic injury is presented. The invention includes a simulant with or without a simulated wound and an optional case adapted to receive the simulant. For embodiments specific to establishing an emergency airway, the simulant includes a compressible body, an insert, an outer covering, and an inner covering. The compressible body and the outer covering approximate a neck with or without a chin. The insert approximates a trachea. The insert is disposed within and separable from the compressible body. The inner covering is disposed between the outer covering and the insert. For embodiments specific to an intramuscular injection, the simulant includes a compressible body, a slot, and a fill. The compressible body approximates a muscle. The slot extends into the compressible body. The slot is adapted to receive the fill. The fill is removably secured within the slot. The fill is adapted to receive a fluid from a syringe which penetrates the simulant.1. A wound box trainer for medical training purposes specific to establishing an emergency airway comprising:
(a) a simulant including a compressible body, an insert, an outer covering, and an inner covering, said compressible body and said outer covering approximate a neck, said insert approximates a trachea, said insert disposed within and separable from said compressible body, said inner covering disposed between said outer covering and said insert; and (b) a case adapted to receive said simulant. 2. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said inner covering includes a paper coated with a resin. 3. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said insert includes a substructure and at least two ridges separately disposed along said substructure, said substructure deformable and resilient, said ridges less deformable than said substructure. 4. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said substructure comprising a silicone resin. 5. The wound box trainer of claim 4, wherein said substructure approximates tissue which form a passageway of said trachea. 6. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said ridges comprising a urethane resin. 7. The wound box trainer of claim 6, wherein each said ridge approximates a cartilage of said trachea. 8. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said compressible body includes an opening disposed about said ridges. 9. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said inner covering disposed over a hole through said substructure between two said ridges. 10. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein a stop disposed at one end of said insert adjacent to a first hole at one end of said compressible body, said stop contacts said compressible body about said first hole. 11. The wound box trainer of claim 10, wherein said stop prevents relative motion between said compressible body and said insert when establishing said emergency airway. 12. The wound box trainer of claim 10, wherein an extension disposed at another end of said insert in direction of a second hole at another end of said compressible body. 13. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said inner covering includes a paper coated with a resin, said inner covering approximates a membrane between two said ridges. 14. The wound box trainer of claim 13, wherein said inner covering produces a pop when penetrated. 15. The wound box trainer of claim 3, wherein said ridges disposed along said substructure and locatable by sliding an instrument along said substructure within a passageway through said insert adjacent to said ridges. 16. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said compressible body includes a recess, said outer covering secured to said compressible body within said recess. 17. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said compressible body and said outer covering comprising a silicone resin. 18. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said insert being tube shaped. 19. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said outer covering separable from said compressible body. 20. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said inner covering separable from said insert. 21. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said case includes a base. 22. The wound box trainer of claim 1, wherein said case includes a base and a lid. 23. A wound box trainer for medical training purposes specific to an intramuscular injection comprising:
(a) a simulant including a compressible body, a slot, and a fill, said compressible body approximates a muscle, said slot extends into said compressible body and adapted to receive said fill, said fill removably secured within said slot and adapted to receive a fluid from a syringe which penetrates said simulant; and (b) a case adapted to receive said simulant. 24. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said slot extends from one side of said compressible body in direction of another side of said compressible body. 25. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said slot curvedly disposed within said compressible body. 26. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said fill being a bladder. 27. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said fill being absorbent. 28. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said fill being porous. 29. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said fill being absorbent and porous. 30. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said fill being a sponge. 31. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said compressible body comprises a silicone resin. 32. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein a cavity extends into said compressible body in direction of said slot. 33. The wound box trainer of claim 32, wherein a channel extends from said cavity in direction of said slot. 34. The wound box trainer of claim 33, wherein said channel extends to said slot. 35. The wound box trainer of claim 23, wherein said case includes a base. 36. The wound box trainer of claim 35, wherein said base is integral to said compressible body. 37. The wound box trainer of claim 24, wherein said case includes a base and a lid. | 3,700 |
349,067 | 16,806,625 | 3,715 | The present invention relates to the field of coating pharmaceutical substrates. In particular, the invention relates to methods of coating of pharmaceutical substances, pharmaceutical ingredients or a blend of them. The invention also provides a method of making a pharmaceutical formulation which may be processed into a pharmaceutical dosage form, which utilizes solid pharmaceutical particles and a pharmaceutical formulation obtained by the method. The methods of the invention utilize atomic layer deposition technology. The novel methods allow difficult, moisture sensitive and electrically charged pharmaceutical substrates to be easily processable. | 1-14. (canceled) 15. A method for coating individual microparticles or nanoparticles comprising an active pharmaceutical substance, comprising:
providing a composition comprising individual nanoparticles or microparticles comprising an active pharmaceutical substance, wherein the composition does not comprise granules; and depositing a conformal, pinhole free coating layer over the nanoparticles or microparticles by subjecting surfaces of the nanoparticles or microparticles to alternating surface reactions of at least a first and a second gaseous precursor by an atomic layer deposition method to provide a composition consisting of individual coated nanoparticles or microparticles comprising an active pharmaceutical substance. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the coating layer comprises an inorganic or organic material or a combination thereof. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the inorganic material comprises a metal oxide. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the metal oxide is aluminum oxide or titanium oxide. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the alternating surface reactions comprise alternately depositing coatings of AlO3 and TiO2. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the coating of TiO2 is deposited by depositing a layer of trimethylaluminum followed by reaction with water. 21. The method of claim 19, wherein the coating of TiO2 is deposited by depositing a layer of tetrakis(dimethylamido)titanium followed by reaction with water. 22. The method of claim 19, wherein the coating of AlO3 is deposited by depositing a layer of trimethylaluminum followed by reaction with water, and wherein the coating of TiO2 is deposited by depositing a layer of tetrakis(dimethylamido)titanium followed by reaction with water. 23. The method particles of claim 15, wherein the microparticles of an active pharmaceutical substance have a size of approximately 50 microns. 24. The method of claim 15, wherein the active pharmaceutical is a biomolecule selected from one or more of a peptide, polypeptide, oligonucleotide, nucleic acid, and gene or a small molecule selected from one or more of a nucleotide, amino acid, sugar, carbohydrate, lipid, and compound which has a molecular weight of less than 100 kD. 25. The method of claim 15, wherein the individual nanoparticles or microparticles comprise an active pharmaceutical substance and an excipient. 26. The method of claim 15, wherein the composition comprises individual nanoparticles or microparticles consisting of one or more excipients. 27. The method of claim 15, wherein the composition comprises individual nanoparticles comprising an active pharmaceutical substance. 28. A composition comprising individual nanoparticles or microparticles comprising an active pharmaceutical substance having a conformal, pinhole-free metal oxide coating layer. 29. The composition of claim 28, wherein the metal oxide is aluminum oxide or titanium oxide. 30. The composition of claim 28, wherein the individual nanoparticles or microparticles comprise an active pharmaceutical substance and at least one excipient. 31. The composition of claim 28, wherein the individual nanoparticles or microparticles further comprise an organic coating layer. 32. The composition of claim 28, wherein the metal oxide coating layer is applied by atomic layer deposition. | The present invention relates to the field of coating pharmaceutical substrates. In particular, the invention relates to methods of coating of pharmaceutical substances, pharmaceutical ingredients or a blend of them. The invention also provides a method of making a pharmaceutical formulation which may be processed into a pharmaceutical dosage form, which utilizes solid pharmaceutical particles and a pharmaceutical formulation obtained by the method. The methods of the invention utilize atomic layer deposition technology. The novel methods allow difficult, moisture sensitive and electrically charged pharmaceutical substrates to be easily processable.1-14. (canceled) 15. A method for coating individual microparticles or nanoparticles comprising an active pharmaceutical substance, comprising:
providing a composition comprising individual nanoparticles or microparticles comprising an active pharmaceutical substance, wherein the composition does not comprise granules; and depositing a conformal, pinhole free coating layer over the nanoparticles or microparticles by subjecting surfaces of the nanoparticles or microparticles to alternating surface reactions of at least a first and a second gaseous precursor by an atomic layer deposition method to provide a composition consisting of individual coated nanoparticles or microparticles comprising an active pharmaceutical substance. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the coating layer comprises an inorganic or organic material or a combination thereof. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the inorganic material comprises a metal oxide. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the metal oxide is aluminum oxide or titanium oxide. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the alternating surface reactions comprise alternately depositing coatings of AlO3 and TiO2. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the coating of TiO2 is deposited by depositing a layer of trimethylaluminum followed by reaction with water. 21. The method of claim 19, wherein the coating of TiO2 is deposited by depositing a layer of tetrakis(dimethylamido)titanium followed by reaction with water. 22. The method of claim 19, wherein the coating of AlO3 is deposited by depositing a layer of trimethylaluminum followed by reaction with water, and wherein the coating of TiO2 is deposited by depositing a layer of tetrakis(dimethylamido)titanium followed by reaction with water. 23. The method particles of claim 15, wherein the microparticles of an active pharmaceutical substance have a size of approximately 50 microns. 24. The method of claim 15, wherein the active pharmaceutical is a biomolecule selected from one or more of a peptide, polypeptide, oligonucleotide, nucleic acid, and gene or a small molecule selected from one or more of a nucleotide, amino acid, sugar, carbohydrate, lipid, and compound which has a molecular weight of less than 100 kD. 25. The method of claim 15, wherein the individual nanoparticles or microparticles comprise an active pharmaceutical substance and an excipient. 26. The method of claim 15, wherein the composition comprises individual nanoparticles or microparticles consisting of one or more excipients. 27. The method of claim 15, wherein the composition comprises individual nanoparticles comprising an active pharmaceutical substance. 28. A composition comprising individual nanoparticles or microparticles comprising an active pharmaceutical substance having a conformal, pinhole-free metal oxide coating layer. 29. The composition of claim 28, wherein the metal oxide is aluminum oxide or titanium oxide. 30. The composition of claim 28, wherein the individual nanoparticles or microparticles comprise an active pharmaceutical substance and at least one excipient. 31. The composition of claim 28, wherein the individual nanoparticles or microparticles further comprise an organic coating layer. 32. The composition of claim 28, wherein the metal oxide coating layer is applied by atomic layer deposition. | 3,700 |
349,068 | 16,806,608 | 3,715 | Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for query-based interest in a simulation are presented. An entity comprising one or more components may be simulated. The entity may be modified to include an interest component indicating, for each component in the one or more components of the entity, a query subscription to an entity database. The query subscription may comprise one or more queries. Each query of the one or more queries may comprise a component value that qualifies another entity for inclusion in a query result, and a frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates on the query result. | 1. A method comprising:
simulating an entity comprising one or more components; and modifying the entity to include an interest component indicating, for each component in the one or more components of the entity, a query subscription to an entity database, the query subscription comprising one or more queries, wherein each query of the one or more queries comprises:
a component value that qualifies another entity for inclusion in a query result, and
a frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates on the query result. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the simulating the entity comprises simulating the entity on one or more workers, and wherein the method further comprises:
running, via the one or more processors, a plurality of bridges configured to facilitate data communications between the one or more workers and one or more entity databases; and assigning each worker of the one or more workers to a different bridge of the plurality of bridges. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the simulating the entity further comprises:
causing a worker of the one or more workers to be authoritative over the interest component of the entity. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the simulating the entity comprises:
during runtime of the simulation of the entity, receiving a request to update the query subscription; and based on the received request, updating the interest component to indicate the updated query subscription. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more queries comprise:
a first query having a first frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates for the first query, and a second query having a second frequency, which is different from the first frequency, for receiving, from the entity database, updates for the second query. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the component value comprises a distance between the entity and the another entity. 7. A method comprising:
simulating, via one or more processors, an entity comprising one or more components; and modifying the entity to include an interest component indicating, for each component in the one or more components of the entity, a query subscription to an entity database, the query subscription comprising one or more queries, wherein each query of the one or more queries comprises a distance that qualifies another entity whose position is within the distance to be included in a query result. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the simulating the entity comprises simulating the entity on one or more workers, and wherein the method further comprises:
running, via the one or more processors, a plurality of bridges configured to facilitate data communications between the one or more workers and one or more entity databases; and assigning each worker of the one or more workers to a different bridge of the plurality of bridges. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein the each query of the one or more queries comprises the distance that qualifies the another entity, whose position is within the distance from a position of the entity, to be included in the query result. 10. The method of claim 7, wherein the each query of the one or more queries comprises the distance that qualifies the another entity, whose position is within the distance from a position of a third entity, to be included in the query result. 11. The method of claim 7, wherein the one or more queries comprise:
a first query comprising a first distance from a position of the entity, and a second query comprising a second distance from the position of the entity, wherein the first distance is different from the second distance. 12. The method of claim 7, wherein at least one query of the one or more queries comprises a component value that qualifies the another entity for inclusion in a query result of the at least one query. 13. The method of claim 7, wherein at least one query of the one or more queries comprises a frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates on a query result of the at least one query. 14. An apparatus comprising:
one or more processors; and memory storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to:
simulate an entity comprising one or more components; and
modify the entity to include an interest component indicating, for each component in the one or more components of the entity, a query subscription to an entity database, the query subscription comprising one or more queries,
wherein each query of the one or more queries comprises:
a component value that qualifies another entity for inclusion in a query result, and
a frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates on the query result. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the computer-readable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to simulate the entity by simulating the entity on one or more workers, and
wherein the computer-readable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the apparatus to:
run, via the one or more processors, a plurality of bridges configured to facilitate data communications between the one or more workers and one or more entity databases; and
assign each worker of the one or more workers to a different bridge of the plurality of bridges. 16. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the one or more queries comprise:
a first query having a first frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates for the first query, and a second query having a second frequency, which is different from the first frequency, for receiving, from the entity database, updates for the second query. 17. An apparatus comprising:
one or more processors; and memory storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to:
simulate an entity comprising one or more components; and
modify the entity to include an interest component indicating, for each component in the one or more components of the entity, a query subscription to an entity database, the query subscription comprising one or more queries,
wherein each query of the one or more queries comprises a distance that qualifies another entity whose position is within the distance to be included in a query result. 18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the computer-readable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to simulate the entity by simulating the entity on one or more workers, and
wherein the computer-readable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the apparatus to:
run, via the one or more processors, a plurality of bridges configured to facilitate data communications between the one or more workers and one or more entity databases; and
assign each worker of the one or more workers to a different bridge of the plurality of bridges. 19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the each query of the one or more queries comprises the distance that qualifies the another entity, whose position is within the distance from a position of a third entity, to be included in the query result. 20. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the one or more queries comprise:
a first query comprising a first distance from a position of the entity, and a second query comprising a second distance from the position of the entity, wherein the first distance is different from the second distance. | Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for query-based interest in a simulation are presented. An entity comprising one or more components may be simulated. The entity may be modified to include an interest component indicating, for each component in the one or more components of the entity, a query subscription to an entity database. The query subscription may comprise one or more queries. Each query of the one or more queries may comprise a component value that qualifies another entity for inclusion in a query result, and a frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates on the query result.1. A method comprising:
simulating an entity comprising one or more components; and modifying the entity to include an interest component indicating, for each component in the one or more components of the entity, a query subscription to an entity database, the query subscription comprising one or more queries, wherein each query of the one or more queries comprises:
a component value that qualifies another entity for inclusion in a query result, and
a frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates on the query result. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the simulating the entity comprises simulating the entity on one or more workers, and wherein the method further comprises:
running, via the one or more processors, a plurality of bridges configured to facilitate data communications between the one or more workers and one or more entity databases; and assigning each worker of the one or more workers to a different bridge of the plurality of bridges. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the simulating the entity further comprises:
causing a worker of the one or more workers to be authoritative over the interest component of the entity. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the simulating the entity comprises:
during runtime of the simulation of the entity, receiving a request to update the query subscription; and based on the received request, updating the interest component to indicate the updated query subscription. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more queries comprise:
a first query having a first frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates for the first query, and a second query having a second frequency, which is different from the first frequency, for receiving, from the entity database, updates for the second query. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the component value comprises a distance between the entity and the another entity. 7. A method comprising:
simulating, via one or more processors, an entity comprising one or more components; and modifying the entity to include an interest component indicating, for each component in the one or more components of the entity, a query subscription to an entity database, the query subscription comprising one or more queries, wherein each query of the one or more queries comprises a distance that qualifies another entity whose position is within the distance to be included in a query result. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the simulating the entity comprises simulating the entity on one or more workers, and wherein the method further comprises:
running, via the one or more processors, a plurality of bridges configured to facilitate data communications between the one or more workers and one or more entity databases; and assigning each worker of the one or more workers to a different bridge of the plurality of bridges. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein the each query of the one or more queries comprises the distance that qualifies the another entity, whose position is within the distance from a position of the entity, to be included in the query result. 10. The method of claim 7, wherein the each query of the one or more queries comprises the distance that qualifies the another entity, whose position is within the distance from a position of a third entity, to be included in the query result. 11. The method of claim 7, wherein the one or more queries comprise:
a first query comprising a first distance from a position of the entity, and a second query comprising a second distance from the position of the entity, wherein the first distance is different from the second distance. 12. The method of claim 7, wherein at least one query of the one or more queries comprises a component value that qualifies the another entity for inclusion in a query result of the at least one query. 13. The method of claim 7, wherein at least one query of the one or more queries comprises a frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates on a query result of the at least one query. 14. An apparatus comprising:
one or more processors; and memory storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to:
simulate an entity comprising one or more components; and
modify the entity to include an interest component indicating, for each component in the one or more components of the entity, a query subscription to an entity database, the query subscription comprising one or more queries,
wherein each query of the one or more queries comprises:
a component value that qualifies another entity for inclusion in a query result, and
a frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates on the query result. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the computer-readable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to simulate the entity by simulating the entity on one or more workers, and
wherein the computer-readable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the apparatus to:
run, via the one or more processors, a plurality of bridges configured to facilitate data communications between the one or more workers and one or more entity databases; and
assign each worker of the one or more workers to a different bridge of the plurality of bridges. 16. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the one or more queries comprise:
a first query having a first frequency for receiving, from the entity database, updates for the first query, and a second query having a second frequency, which is different from the first frequency, for receiving, from the entity database, updates for the second query. 17. An apparatus comprising:
one or more processors; and memory storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to:
simulate an entity comprising one or more components; and
modify the entity to include an interest component indicating, for each component in the one or more components of the entity, a query subscription to an entity database, the query subscription comprising one or more queries,
wherein each query of the one or more queries comprises a distance that qualifies another entity whose position is within the distance to be included in a query result. 18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the computer-readable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to simulate the entity by simulating the entity on one or more workers, and
wherein the computer-readable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the apparatus to:
run, via the one or more processors, a plurality of bridges configured to facilitate data communications between the one or more workers and one or more entity databases; and
assign each worker of the one or more workers to a different bridge of the plurality of bridges. 19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the each query of the one or more queries comprises the distance that qualifies the another entity, whose position is within the distance from a position of a third entity, to be included in the query result. 20. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the one or more queries comprise:
a first query comprising a first distance from a position of the entity, and a second query comprising a second distance from the position of the entity, wherein the first distance is different from the second distance. | 3,700 |
349,069 | 16,806,652 | 3,781 | A disposable urine trap in the form of a foldable pad that envelops the male genitalia and closes around the organ to form a barrier that prevents urine from escaping the trap. The pad includes an asymmetric pair of wings that are separated by a gap and attached to the main body of the pad. The first wing is preferably rectangular in that the distal angles are substantially right angles with parallel side edges and a perpendicular distal edge, and has a length that exceeds a length of a second wing, which is terminates so that the distal edge of the second wing is angled to form an obtuse and an acute angle with respect to its generally parallel sides. | 1. A urine trap for a male, comprising:
a fluid transmissive layer, a fluid absorbent layer, and a fluid impermeable layer cooperating to form a pad, the pad including: an ovular shaped main absorbent region and first and second wings defining a gap therebetween; the first wing extending radially from the main absorbent region, the first wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, the outer side edge and the distal edge forming an angle α that is substantially 90° and the inner side edge and the distal edge forming an angle β that is substantially 90°; the second wing extending radially from the main absorbent region, the second wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, the outer side edge and the distal edge forming an angle ν that is acute and the inner side edge and the distal edge forming an angle θ that is obtuse, and the second wing shorter having a length that is less than the first wing; wherein a width of the urine trap narrows at the juncture of the first and second wings to the main absorbent region, and expands distally with the wings. 2. A urine trap for a male, comprising:
a fluid transmissive layer, a fluid absorbent layer, and a fluid impermeable layer cooperating to form a pad, the pad including:
a rounded main absorbent region and first and second wings extending radially from the rounded main absorbent region to define a gap therebetween;
the first wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, and wherein the first wing is separated from the main absorbent region by a fold line such that the first wing when folded at the fold line resides completely within an area of the main absorbent region;
the second wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, wherein the second wing is separated from the main absorbent region by a fold line such that the second wing when folded at the fold line resides completely within an area of the main absorbent region;
wherein a width the first and a width of the second wing changes in the distal direction between the respective fold lines and the respective distal end. 3. The urine trap of claim 2, wherein the distal edges of the first wing and the second wing are not parallel. 4. The urine trap of claim 2, wherein the fold lines of the first wing and the second wing are not parallel. | A disposable urine trap in the form of a foldable pad that envelops the male genitalia and closes around the organ to form a barrier that prevents urine from escaping the trap. The pad includes an asymmetric pair of wings that are separated by a gap and attached to the main body of the pad. The first wing is preferably rectangular in that the distal angles are substantially right angles with parallel side edges and a perpendicular distal edge, and has a length that exceeds a length of a second wing, which is terminates so that the distal edge of the second wing is angled to form an obtuse and an acute angle with respect to its generally parallel sides.1. A urine trap for a male, comprising:
a fluid transmissive layer, a fluid absorbent layer, and a fluid impermeable layer cooperating to form a pad, the pad including: an ovular shaped main absorbent region and first and second wings defining a gap therebetween; the first wing extending radially from the main absorbent region, the first wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, the outer side edge and the distal edge forming an angle α that is substantially 90° and the inner side edge and the distal edge forming an angle β that is substantially 90°; the second wing extending radially from the main absorbent region, the second wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, the outer side edge and the distal edge forming an angle ν that is acute and the inner side edge and the distal edge forming an angle θ that is obtuse, and the second wing shorter having a length that is less than the first wing; wherein a width of the urine trap narrows at the juncture of the first and second wings to the main absorbent region, and expands distally with the wings. 2. A urine trap for a male, comprising:
a fluid transmissive layer, a fluid absorbent layer, and a fluid impermeable layer cooperating to form a pad, the pad including:
a rounded main absorbent region and first and second wings extending radially from the rounded main absorbent region to define a gap therebetween;
the first wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, and wherein the first wing is separated from the main absorbent region by a fold line such that the first wing when folded at the fold line resides completely within an area of the main absorbent region;
the second wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, wherein the second wing is separated from the main absorbent region by a fold line such that the second wing when folded at the fold line resides completely within an area of the main absorbent region;
wherein a width the first and a width of the second wing changes in the distal direction between the respective fold lines and the respective distal end. 3. The urine trap of claim 2, wherein the distal edges of the first wing and the second wing are not parallel. 4. The urine trap of claim 2, wherein the fold lines of the first wing and the second wing are not parallel. | 3,700 |
349,070 | 16,806,644 | 3,781 | A disposable urine trap in the form of a foldable pad that envelops the male genitalia and closes around the organ to form a barrier that prevents urine from escaping the trap. The pad includes an asymmetric pair of wings that are separated by a gap and attached to the main body of the pad. The first wing is preferably rectangular in that the distal angles are substantially right angles with parallel side edges and a perpendicular distal edge, and has a length that exceeds a length of a second wing, which is terminates so that the distal edge of the second wing is angled to form an obtuse and an acute angle with respect to its generally parallel sides. | 1. A urine trap for a male, comprising:
a fluid transmissive layer, a fluid absorbent layer, and a fluid impermeable layer cooperating to form a pad, the pad including: an ovular shaped main absorbent region and first and second wings defining a gap therebetween; the first wing extending radially from the main absorbent region, the first wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, the outer side edge and the distal edge forming an angle α that is substantially 90° and the inner side edge and the distal edge forming an angle β that is substantially 90°; the second wing extending radially from the main absorbent region, the second wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, the outer side edge and the distal edge forming an angle ν that is acute and the inner side edge and the distal edge forming an angle θ that is obtuse, and the second wing shorter having a length that is less than the first wing; wherein a width of the urine trap narrows at the juncture of the first and second wings to the main absorbent region, and expands distally with the wings. 2. A urine trap for a male, comprising:
a fluid transmissive layer, a fluid absorbent layer, and a fluid impermeable layer cooperating to form a pad, the pad including:
a rounded main absorbent region and first and second wings extending radially from the rounded main absorbent region to define a gap therebetween;
the first wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, and wherein the first wing is separated from the main absorbent region by a fold line such that the first wing when folded at the fold line resides completely within an area of the main absorbent region;
the second wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, wherein the second wing is separated from the main absorbent region by a fold line such that the second wing when folded at the fold line resides completely within an area of the main absorbent region;
wherein a width the first and a width of the second wing changes in the distal direction between the respective fold lines and the respective distal end. 3. The urine trap of claim 2, wherein the distal edges of the first wing and the second wing are not parallel. 4. The urine trap of claim 2, wherein the fold lines of the first wing and the second wing are not parallel. | A disposable urine trap in the form of a foldable pad that envelops the male genitalia and closes around the organ to form a barrier that prevents urine from escaping the trap. The pad includes an asymmetric pair of wings that are separated by a gap and attached to the main body of the pad. The first wing is preferably rectangular in that the distal angles are substantially right angles with parallel side edges and a perpendicular distal edge, and has a length that exceeds a length of a second wing, which is terminates so that the distal edge of the second wing is angled to form an obtuse and an acute angle with respect to its generally parallel sides.1. A urine trap for a male, comprising:
a fluid transmissive layer, a fluid absorbent layer, and a fluid impermeable layer cooperating to form a pad, the pad including: an ovular shaped main absorbent region and first and second wings defining a gap therebetween; the first wing extending radially from the main absorbent region, the first wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, the outer side edge and the distal edge forming an angle α that is substantially 90° and the inner side edge and the distal edge forming an angle β that is substantially 90°; the second wing extending radially from the main absorbent region, the second wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, the outer side edge and the distal edge forming an angle ν that is acute and the inner side edge and the distal edge forming an angle θ that is obtuse, and the second wing shorter having a length that is less than the first wing; wherein a width of the urine trap narrows at the juncture of the first and second wings to the main absorbent region, and expands distally with the wings. 2. A urine trap for a male, comprising:
a fluid transmissive layer, a fluid absorbent layer, and a fluid impermeable layer cooperating to form a pad, the pad including:
a rounded main absorbent region and first and second wings extending radially from the rounded main absorbent region to define a gap therebetween;
the first wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, and wherein the first wing is separated from the main absorbent region by a fold line such that the first wing when folded at the fold line resides completely within an area of the main absorbent region;
the second wing having an outer side edge, an inner side edge, and a distal edge, wherein the second wing is separated from the main absorbent region by a fold line such that the second wing when folded at the fold line resides completely within an area of the main absorbent region;
wherein a width the first and a width of the second wing changes in the distal direction between the respective fold lines and the respective distal end. 3. The urine trap of claim 2, wherein the distal edges of the first wing and the second wing are not parallel. 4. The urine trap of claim 2, wherein the fold lines of the first wing and the second wing are not parallel. | 3,700 |
349,071 | 16,806,617 | 3,781 | The present invention provides recombinant adenoviral compositions and methods for their use in treating disorders associated with epithelial tissues. | 1. A recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide, comprising:
(a) one or more AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motifs; (b) an AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide knob domain operatively linked to and located C-terminal to the one or more AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motifs, wherein the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide knob domain comprises the peptide of any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-11; and (c) one or more non-AdB-2/3-derived dimerization domains operatively linked to and located N-terminal to the one or more AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motifs. 2. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide does not include an AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide tail domain. 3. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein each shaft domain motif is selected from the group consisting of an Ad3 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif, an Ad7 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif, an Ad11 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif, an Ad 14 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif, an Ad14a fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif, and combinations thereof. 4. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the one or more shaft domain motifs comprise 1-22 shaft domain motifs. 5. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein each shaft domain motif comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 43-48. 6. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the dimerization domain comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of EVSALEK (SEQ ID NO:24) and/or KVSALKE (SEQ ID NO: 25). 7. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1 wherein the one or more shaft domain motifs are the shaft domain motif of SEQ ID NO:43. 8. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, comprising the amino acid sequence of 9. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide contains a single AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif. 10. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide comprises a homotrimer of the polypeptide. 11. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the AdB-2/3 fiber homotrimer of the polypeptide is dimerized. 12. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, further comprising one or more compounds conjugated to the recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide. 13. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 12, wherein the one or more compounds are selected from the group consisting of therapeutics, diagnostics, and imaging agents. 14. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 13, wherein the one or more compounds comprise at least one therapeutic, wherein the therapeutic is selected from the group consisting of antibodies, immunoconjugates, nanoparticles, chemotherapeutics, radioactive particles, viruses, vaccines, cellular immunotherapy therapeutics, gene therapy constructs, nucleic acid therapeutics, and combinations thereof. 15. An isolated nucleic acid encoding the recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1. 16. A recombinant expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid of claim 15. 17. A host cell comprising the recombinant expression vector of claim 16. 18. A pharmaceutical composition, comprising
(a) the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide trimer of claim 10; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 19. A method for enhancing therapeutic treatment, or diagnosis of a disorder associated with epithelial tissue, and/or imaging epithelial tissues, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof:
(a) an amount of one or more therapeutics sufficient to treat the disorder, diagnostic sufficient to diagnose the disorder, and/or imaging agent sufficient to image the epithelial tissue; and (b) an amount of the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide trimer of claim 10, sufficient to enhance efficacy of the one or more therapeutics, diagnostics, and/or imaging agents. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the disorder associated with epithelial tissue is selected from the group consisting of solid tumors, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disorder, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, constipation, gatroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, primary pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic duct disorders, bile duct obstruction, cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, brain disorders, psoriasis, dermatitis, glomerulonephritis, hepatitis, diabetes, thyroid disorders, cellulitis, infection, pyelonephritis, and gallstones. | The present invention provides recombinant adenoviral compositions and methods for their use in treating disorders associated with epithelial tissues.1. A recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide, comprising:
(a) one or more AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motifs; (b) an AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide knob domain operatively linked to and located C-terminal to the one or more AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motifs, wherein the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide knob domain comprises the peptide of any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-11; and (c) one or more non-AdB-2/3-derived dimerization domains operatively linked to and located N-terminal to the one or more AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motifs. 2. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide does not include an AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide tail domain. 3. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein each shaft domain motif is selected from the group consisting of an Ad3 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif, an Ad7 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif, an Ad11 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif, an Ad 14 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif, an Ad14a fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif, and combinations thereof. 4. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the one or more shaft domain motifs comprise 1-22 shaft domain motifs. 5. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein each shaft domain motif comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 43-48. 6. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the dimerization domain comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of EVSALEK (SEQ ID NO:24) and/or KVSALKE (SEQ ID NO: 25). 7. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1 wherein the one or more shaft domain motifs are the shaft domain motif of SEQ ID NO:43. 8. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, comprising the amino acid sequence of 9. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide contains a single AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide shaft domain motif. 10. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide comprises a homotrimer of the polypeptide. 11. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, wherein the AdB-2/3 fiber homotrimer of the polypeptide is dimerized. 12. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1, further comprising one or more compounds conjugated to the recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide. 13. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 12, wherein the one or more compounds are selected from the group consisting of therapeutics, diagnostics, and imaging agents. 14. The recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 13, wherein the one or more compounds comprise at least one therapeutic, wherein the therapeutic is selected from the group consisting of antibodies, immunoconjugates, nanoparticles, chemotherapeutics, radioactive particles, viruses, vaccines, cellular immunotherapy therapeutics, gene therapy constructs, nucleic acid therapeutics, and combinations thereof. 15. An isolated nucleic acid encoding the recombinant AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide of claim 1. 16. A recombinant expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid of claim 15. 17. A host cell comprising the recombinant expression vector of claim 16. 18. A pharmaceutical composition, comprising
(a) the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide trimer of claim 10; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 19. A method for enhancing therapeutic treatment, or diagnosis of a disorder associated with epithelial tissue, and/or imaging epithelial tissues, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof:
(a) an amount of one or more therapeutics sufficient to treat the disorder, diagnostic sufficient to diagnose the disorder, and/or imaging agent sufficient to image the epithelial tissue; and (b) an amount of the AdB-2/3 fiber polypeptide trimer of claim 10, sufficient to enhance efficacy of the one or more therapeutics, diagnostics, and/or imaging agents. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the disorder associated with epithelial tissue is selected from the group consisting of solid tumors, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disorder, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, constipation, gatroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, primary pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic duct disorders, bile duct obstruction, cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, brain disorders, psoriasis, dermatitis, glomerulonephritis, hepatitis, diabetes, thyroid disorders, cellulitis, infection, pyelonephritis, and gallstones. | 3,700 |
349,072 | 16,806,653 | 3,781 | It is an object of the present invention to provide a combination of a functional assessment of renal function together with biomarker results in order to improve assessment of patient at risk of, or having, an acute kidney injury. A loop diuretic such as furosemide inhibits luminal active chloride transport throughout the thick ascending limb of Henle, thereby preventing sodium reabsorption and resulting in natriuresis and increased urine flow. Loop diuretic-induced increases in urine output might be a method to assess the integrity of the renal tubular function in the setting of early AM, and so a kidney's response, or lack thereof, to a diuretic challenge as a clinical assessment of tubular function can identify patients with severe tubular injury before it is clinically apparent (e.g. a rise in creatinine). | 1-39. (canceled) 40. A method of performing a medical procedure, the method comprising:
(i) identifying a subject having a stage I acute kidney injury or a stage II acute kidney injury; and (ii) performing a diuresis stress evaluation on the subject. 41. The method of claim 40, wherein the identifying comprises (i) performing a biomarker assay on a body fluid sample obtained from the subject, wherein the results of the biomarker assay indicate that the subject is at risk of acute kidney injury progression; and/or
(ii) determining that the subject has experienced 6 hours of a urine output of <0.5 ml/kg/hour; a 0.3 mg/dL rise in serum creatinine; or an increase of 150-200% above a baseline serum creatinine concentration. 42. The method of claim 41, wherein the biomarker comprises one or more of Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2, Thrombospondin-1, Antileukoproteinase, Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1, Hyaluronic acid, Transmembrane glycoprotein NMB, Follistatin, Hepatocyte growth factor, Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 6, Growth-regulated alpha protein, C-C motif chemokine 24, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3, C-X-C motif chemokine 6, Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 11B, Cystatin-C, Beta-2-microglobulin, Serum albumin, Clusterin, Interleukin-8, Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, Interleukin-2 receptor alpha chain, Hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1, Chitinase-3-like protein 1, or Serum creatinine. 43. The method of claim 42, wherein the biomarker comprises Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2 and Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7. 44. The method of claim 40, wherein the diuresis stress evaluation comprises:
(a) determining a baseline urine output for the subject, (b) administering a diuretic intravenously to the subject in an amount effective to cause diuresis, and (c) determining the diuretic-induced urine output. 45. The method of claim 44, wherein the diuretic is a loop diuretic. 46. The method of claim 44, wherein the diuretic comprises furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, torsemide, mannitol, torsemidehydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, hydroflumethiazide, chlorothiazide, polythiazide, trichlormethiazide, cyclopenthiazide, methyclothiazide, cyclothiazide, or mebutizide. 47. The method of claim 44, wherein the diuretic-induced urinary output is 200 mL or less for the first two hours after administration of the diuretic. 48. The method of claim 47, further comprising treating the subject for an acute kidney injury. 49. A method of performing a medical procedure, comprising performing a diuresis stress evaluation on a subject at risk of acute kidney injury progression,
wherein the subject has been determined to be at risk of having a stage I acute kidney injury or a stage II acute kidney injury based on the level of one or more biomarkers in a body fluid sample obtained from the subject. 50. The method of claim 49, wherein the biomarker comprises Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2, Thrombospondin-1, Antileukoproteinase, Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1, Hyaluronic acid, Transmembrane glycoprotein NMB, Follistatin, Hepatocyte growth factor, Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 6, Growth-regulated alpha protein, C-C motif chemokine 24, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3, C-X-C motif chemokine 6, Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 11B, Cystatin-C, Beta-2-microglobulin, Serum albumin, Clusterin, Interleukin-8, Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, Interleukin-2 receptor alpha chain, Hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1, Chitinase-3-like protein 1, or Serum creatinine. 51. The method of claim 49, wherein the diuresis stress evaluation comprises:
(a) determining a baseline urine output for the subject, (b) administering a diuretic intravenously to the subject in an amount effective to cause diuresis, and (c) determining the diuretic-induced urine output. 52. The method of claim 51, wherein the diuretic is a loop diuretic. 53. The method of claim 51, wherein the diuretic comprises furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, torsemide, mannitol, torsemidehydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, hydroflumethiazide, chlorothiazide, polythiazide, trichlormethiazide, cyclopenthiazide, methyclothiazide, cyclothiazide, or mebutizide. 54. The method of claim 51,
wherein the diuretic-induced urinary output is 200 mL or less for the first two hours after administration of the diuretic, and wherein the method further comprises treating the subject for an acute kidney injury, wherein the treating comprises one or more of initiating renal replacement therapy, withdrawing delivery of compounds that are known to be damaging to the kidney, and modifying diuretic administration. 55. A method for treating an acute kidney injury, the method comprising:
(i) performing a diuresis stress evaluation on a subject having a stage I acute kidney injury or a stage II acute kidney injury, wherein the diuresis stress evaluation comprises administering a diuretic to the subject, wherein the diuresis stress evaluation results in a diuretic-induced urinary output of 200 mL or less for the first two hours after administration of the diuretic; and (ii) treating the subject for the acute kidney injury. 56. The method of claim 55, wherein the diuresis stress evaluation comprises:
(a) determining a baseline urine output for the subject; (b) administering the diuretic intravenously to the subject in an amount effective to cause diuresis,
wherein the diuretic comprises furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, torsemide, mannitol, torsemidehydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, hydroflumethiazide, chlorothiazide, polythiazide, trichlormethiazide, cyclopenthiazide, methyclothiazide, cyclothiazide, or mebutizide; and
(c) determining the diuretic-induced urine output. 57. The method of claim 55, further comprising administering replacement fluid to the subject. 58. The method of claim 55, wherein the subject is euvolemic. 59. The method of claim 55, wherein the treatment comprises one or more of initiating renal replacement therapy, withdrawing delivery of compounds that are known to be damaging to the kidney, and modifying diuretic administration. | It is an object of the present invention to provide a combination of a functional assessment of renal function together with biomarker results in order to improve assessment of patient at risk of, or having, an acute kidney injury. A loop diuretic such as furosemide inhibits luminal active chloride transport throughout the thick ascending limb of Henle, thereby preventing sodium reabsorption and resulting in natriuresis and increased urine flow. Loop diuretic-induced increases in urine output might be a method to assess the integrity of the renal tubular function in the setting of early AM, and so a kidney's response, or lack thereof, to a diuretic challenge as a clinical assessment of tubular function can identify patients with severe tubular injury before it is clinically apparent (e.g. a rise in creatinine).1-39. (canceled) 40. A method of performing a medical procedure, the method comprising:
(i) identifying a subject having a stage I acute kidney injury or a stage II acute kidney injury; and (ii) performing a diuresis stress evaluation on the subject. 41. The method of claim 40, wherein the identifying comprises (i) performing a biomarker assay on a body fluid sample obtained from the subject, wherein the results of the biomarker assay indicate that the subject is at risk of acute kidney injury progression; and/or
(ii) determining that the subject has experienced 6 hours of a urine output of <0.5 ml/kg/hour; a 0.3 mg/dL rise in serum creatinine; or an increase of 150-200% above a baseline serum creatinine concentration. 42. The method of claim 41, wherein the biomarker comprises one or more of Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2, Thrombospondin-1, Antileukoproteinase, Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1, Hyaluronic acid, Transmembrane glycoprotein NMB, Follistatin, Hepatocyte growth factor, Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 6, Growth-regulated alpha protein, C-C motif chemokine 24, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3, C-X-C motif chemokine 6, Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 11B, Cystatin-C, Beta-2-microglobulin, Serum albumin, Clusterin, Interleukin-8, Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, Interleukin-2 receptor alpha chain, Hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1, Chitinase-3-like protein 1, or Serum creatinine. 43. The method of claim 42, wherein the biomarker comprises Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2 and Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7. 44. The method of claim 40, wherein the diuresis stress evaluation comprises:
(a) determining a baseline urine output for the subject, (b) administering a diuretic intravenously to the subject in an amount effective to cause diuresis, and (c) determining the diuretic-induced urine output. 45. The method of claim 44, wherein the diuretic is a loop diuretic. 46. The method of claim 44, wherein the diuretic comprises furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, torsemide, mannitol, torsemidehydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, hydroflumethiazide, chlorothiazide, polythiazide, trichlormethiazide, cyclopenthiazide, methyclothiazide, cyclothiazide, or mebutizide. 47. The method of claim 44, wherein the diuretic-induced urinary output is 200 mL or less for the first two hours after administration of the diuretic. 48. The method of claim 47, further comprising treating the subject for an acute kidney injury. 49. A method of performing a medical procedure, comprising performing a diuresis stress evaluation on a subject at risk of acute kidney injury progression,
wherein the subject has been determined to be at risk of having a stage I acute kidney injury or a stage II acute kidney injury based on the level of one or more biomarkers in a body fluid sample obtained from the subject. 50. The method of claim 49, wherein the biomarker comprises Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2, Thrombospondin-1, Antileukoproteinase, Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1, Hyaluronic acid, Transmembrane glycoprotein NMB, Follistatin, Hepatocyte growth factor, Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 6, Growth-regulated alpha protein, C-C motif chemokine 24, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 3, C-X-C motif chemokine 6, Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 11B, Cystatin-C, Beta-2-microglobulin, Serum albumin, Clusterin, Interleukin-8, Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, Interleukin-2 receptor alpha chain, Hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1, Chitinase-3-like protein 1, or Serum creatinine. 51. The method of claim 49, wherein the diuresis stress evaluation comprises:
(a) determining a baseline urine output for the subject, (b) administering a diuretic intravenously to the subject in an amount effective to cause diuresis, and (c) determining the diuretic-induced urine output. 52. The method of claim 51, wherein the diuretic is a loop diuretic. 53. The method of claim 51, wherein the diuretic comprises furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, torsemide, mannitol, torsemidehydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, hydroflumethiazide, chlorothiazide, polythiazide, trichlormethiazide, cyclopenthiazide, methyclothiazide, cyclothiazide, or mebutizide. 54. The method of claim 51,
wherein the diuretic-induced urinary output is 200 mL or less for the first two hours after administration of the diuretic, and wherein the method further comprises treating the subject for an acute kidney injury, wherein the treating comprises one or more of initiating renal replacement therapy, withdrawing delivery of compounds that are known to be damaging to the kidney, and modifying diuretic administration. 55. A method for treating an acute kidney injury, the method comprising:
(i) performing a diuresis stress evaluation on a subject having a stage I acute kidney injury or a stage II acute kidney injury, wherein the diuresis stress evaluation comprises administering a diuretic to the subject, wherein the diuresis stress evaluation results in a diuretic-induced urinary output of 200 mL or less for the first two hours after administration of the diuretic; and (ii) treating the subject for the acute kidney injury. 56. The method of claim 55, wherein the diuresis stress evaluation comprises:
(a) determining a baseline urine output for the subject; (b) administering the diuretic intravenously to the subject in an amount effective to cause diuresis,
wherein the diuretic comprises furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, torsemide, mannitol, torsemidehydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, hydroflumethiazide, chlorothiazide, polythiazide, trichlormethiazide, cyclopenthiazide, methyclothiazide, cyclothiazide, or mebutizide; and
(c) determining the diuretic-induced urine output. 57. The method of claim 55, further comprising administering replacement fluid to the subject. 58. The method of claim 55, wherein the subject is euvolemic. 59. The method of claim 55, wherein the treatment comprises one or more of initiating renal replacement therapy, withdrawing delivery of compounds that are known to be damaging to the kidney, and modifying diuretic administration. | 3,700 |
349,073 | 16,806,636 | 3,781 | An electromagnetic (EM) telemetry system includes an EM transmitter configured to transmit EM signals downhole and multiple sensors each configured to communicate with the EM transmitter and with another of the multiple sensors. Each sensor is placed a distance from another sensor along a length of a wellbore in the EM telemetry system. The EM telemetry system also includes a processor configured to select two or more sensors of the multiple sensors based on a signal to noise ratio (SNR) of an EM signal received from the two or more selected sensors, a depth of the EM transmitter, or both. | 1. An insulating device configured to electrically insulate sensors in an electromagnetic (EM) telemetry system, the insulating device comprising:
a first conductive sub and a second conductive sub, each comprising a threaded surface configured to fit with the other; an insulation structure between the first and second conductive subs; and a conductor channel disposed across the insulation structure and between a first electronic pocket in the first conductive sub and a second electronic pocket in the second conductive sub, wherein the conductor channel is configured to alter the electrical potential of the first sub. 2. The insulating device of claim 1, further comprising an insulated electrical conductor disposed in the conductor channel. 3. The insulating device of claim 2, wherein dielectric thermoplastic is disposed about the insulated electrical conductor in the conductor channel. 4. The insulating device of claim 1, further comprising multiple conductor channels, each comprising an insulated electrical conductor. 5. The insulating device of claim 1, wherein the conductor channel extends along an outer diameter of either the first conductive sub or the second conductive sub. 6. An insulating device configured to electrically insulate sensors in an electromagnetic (EM) telemetry system, the insulating device comprising:
a first conductive sub and a second conductive sub, each comprising a threaded surface configured to fit with the other; an insulation structure between the first and second conductive subs; and a conductor channel disposed through the second conductive sub and through the insulation structure and between the first conductive sub and the second conductive sub, wherein the conductor channel is configured to alter the electrical potential of the first conductive sub. 7. The insulating device of claim 6, further comprising an insulated electrical conductor disposed in the conductor channel. 8. The insulating device of claim 7, wherein dielectric thermoplastic is disposed about the insulated electrical conductor in the conductor channel. | An electromagnetic (EM) telemetry system includes an EM transmitter configured to transmit EM signals downhole and multiple sensors each configured to communicate with the EM transmitter and with another of the multiple sensors. Each sensor is placed a distance from another sensor along a length of a wellbore in the EM telemetry system. The EM telemetry system also includes a processor configured to select two or more sensors of the multiple sensors based on a signal to noise ratio (SNR) of an EM signal received from the two or more selected sensors, a depth of the EM transmitter, or both.1. An insulating device configured to electrically insulate sensors in an electromagnetic (EM) telemetry system, the insulating device comprising:
a first conductive sub and a second conductive sub, each comprising a threaded surface configured to fit with the other; an insulation structure between the first and second conductive subs; and a conductor channel disposed across the insulation structure and between a first electronic pocket in the first conductive sub and a second electronic pocket in the second conductive sub, wherein the conductor channel is configured to alter the electrical potential of the first sub. 2. The insulating device of claim 1, further comprising an insulated electrical conductor disposed in the conductor channel. 3. The insulating device of claim 2, wherein dielectric thermoplastic is disposed about the insulated electrical conductor in the conductor channel. 4. The insulating device of claim 1, further comprising multiple conductor channels, each comprising an insulated electrical conductor. 5. The insulating device of claim 1, wherein the conductor channel extends along an outer diameter of either the first conductive sub or the second conductive sub. 6. An insulating device configured to electrically insulate sensors in an electromagnetic (EM) telemetry system, the insulating device comprising:
a first conductive sub and a second conductive sub, each comprising a threaded surface configured to fit with the other; an insulation structure between the first and second conductive subs; and a conductor channel disposed through the second conductive sub and through the insulation structure and between the first conductive sub and the second conductive sub, wherein the conductor channel is configured to alter the electrical potential of the first conductive sub. 7. The insulating device of claim 6, further comprising an insulated electrical conductor disposed in the conductor channel. 8. The insulating device of claim 7, wherein dielectric thermoplastic is disposed about the insulated electrical conductor in the conductor channel. | 3,700 |
349,074 | 16,806,650 | 3,781 | Compositions comprising C5 and C6 monosaccharides and low levels of undesirable impurities, such as compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or metals, are disclosed. | 1. A composition comprising:
(a) at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose; (b) at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose; (c) at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose; and (d) impurities wherein the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements. 2. The composition of claim 1,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 3. The composition of claim 2, further comprising:
at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose. 4. The composition of claim 3,
wherein the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose, is selected from one of cellobiose, isomaltose, trehalose, or a combination thereof. 5. The composition of claim 2, further comprising:
glucose, mannose, galactose, fructose, or a combination thereof. 6. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or the water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is derived from a lignocellulose biomass. 7. The composition of claim 2, further comprising:
water. 8. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the water-soluble hydrolysates are present:
at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L; or
at a concentration of at least 200 g/L. 9. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose, is glucose. 10. The composition of claim 2, wherein at least one of the following is satisfied:
the impurities comprise less than 1925 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of elements; the impurities comprise less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium; the impurities comprise less than l0ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron; the impurities comprise less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 11. The composition of claim 10, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 12. The composition of claim 2, wherein:
the weight ratio of the water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 95:1; and/or the weight ratio of the one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 30:1. 13. The composition of claim 1,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium;
less than 10 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron; and
less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 14. The composition of claim 13, wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 15. The composition of claim 13, further comprising:
at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose. 16. The composition of claim 15,
wherein the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose, is selected from one of cellobiose, isomaltose, trehalose, or a combination thereof. 17. The composition of claim 13, further comprising:
glucose, mannose, galactose, fructose, or a combination thereof. 18. The composition of claim 13,
the impurities comprise less than 1925 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of elements; and wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 19. The composition of claim 2, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose, is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose, is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6. 20. The composition of claim 2, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 21. The composition of claim 2, further comprising ash. 22. A composition, comprising:
at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate; at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate; at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate having a degree of polymerization of about 2 to about 10; and impurities, wherein the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements. 23. The composition of claim 22,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 24. The composition of claim 23,
wherein the water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is extracted from lignocellulosic biomass. 25. The composition of claim 23, further comprising water. 26. The composition of claims 23, wherein at least one of the following is satisfied:
the water-soluble hydrolysates are present at a concentration of at least 200 g/L; the water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present at a concentration of at least about 0.5 g/L; the water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L. 27. The composition of claim 23,
wherein the water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is glucose, galactose, mannose, fructose, or a mixture thereof. 28. The composition of claim 23,
wherein the impurities comprise at least one of:
less than about 300 ppm by weight of calcium;
less than about 10 ppm by weight of iron;
less than about 1000 ppm by weight of sulfur. 29. The composition of claim 23, wherein:
the weight ratio of the water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 95:1; and/or the weight ratio of the one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 30:1. 30. The composition of claim 22,
wherein the impurities comprise at least one of: less than about 300 ppm by weight of calcium; less than about 10 ppm by weight of iron; less than about 1000 ppm by weight of sulfur. | Compositions comprising C5 and C6 monosaccharides and low levels of undesirable impurities, such as compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or metals, are disclosed.1. A composition comprising:
(a) at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose; (b) at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose; (c) at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate and/or at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose; and (d) impurities wherein the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements. 2. The composition of claim 1,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 3. The composition of claim 2, further comprising:
at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose. 4. The composition of claim 3,
wherein the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose, is selected from one of cellobiose, isomaltose, trehalose, or a combination thereof. 5. The composition of claim 2, further comprising:
glucose, mannose, galactose, fructose, or a combination thereof. 6. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate and/or the water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is derived from a lignocellulose biomass. 7. The composition of claim 2, further comprising:
water. 8. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the water-soluble hydrolysates are present:
at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L; or
at a concentration of at least 200 g/L. 9. The composition of claim 2,
wherein the at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose, is glucose. 10. The composition of claim 2, wherein at least one of the following is satisfied:
the impurities comprise less than 1925 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of elements; the impurities comprise less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium; the impurities comprise less than l0ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron; the impurities comprise less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 11. The composition of claim 10, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 12. The composition of claim 2, wherein:
the weight ratio of the water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 95:1; and/or the weight ratio of the one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 30:1. 13. The composition of claim 1,
wherein the impurities comprise:
less than 300 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of calcium;
less than 10 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of iron; and
less than 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of sulfur. 14. The composition of claim 13, wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 15. The composition of claim 13, further comprising:
at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose. 16. The composition of claim 15,
wherein the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from cellulose, is selected from one of cellobiose, isomaltose, trehalose, or a combination thereof. 17. The composition of claim 13, further comprising:
glucose, mannose, galactose, fructose, or a combination thereof. 18. The composition of claim 13,
the impurities comprise less than 1925 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of elements; and wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 19. The composition of claim 2, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose, is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6; and/or the at least one water-soluble C6 oligosaccharide hydrolysate, derived from hemicellulose, is present and has a degree of polymerization of 2 to about 6. 20. The composition of claim 2, wherein:
the at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is selected from xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof; and/or the at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate is present and is composed of monomeric units of xylose, arabinose, or a combination thereof. 21. The composition of claim 2, further comprising ash. 22. A composition, comprising:
at least one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate; at least one water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate; at least one water-soluble C5 oligosaccharide hydrolysate having a degree of polymerization of about 2 to about 10; and impurities, wherein the impurities comprise a total amount by weight, based on total weight of the composition, of (a) less than about 6750 ppm or (b) less than about 1950 ppm of elements Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn when the composition is measured for all of the elements. 23. The composition of claim 22,
wherein the elements comprise Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, S, and Si. 24. The composition of claim 23,
wherein the water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is extracted from lignocellulosic biomass. 25. The composition of claim 23, further comprising water. 26. The composition of claims 23, wherein at least one of the following is satisfied:
the water-soluble hydrolysates are present at a concentration of at least 200 g/L; the water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present at a concentration of at least about 0.5 g/L; the water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate is present at a concentration of at least 0.5 g/L. 27. The composition of claim 23,
wherein the water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate is glucose, galactose, mannose, fructose, or a mixture thereof. 28. The composition of claim 23,
wherein the impurities comprise at least one of:
less than about 300 ppm by weight of calcium;
less than about 10 ppm by weight of iron;
less than about 1000 ppm by weight of sulfur. 29. The composition of claim 23, wherein:
the weight ratio of the water-soluble C5 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 95:1; and/or the weight ratio of the one water-soluble C6 monosaccharide hydrolysate to the elements is greater than about 30:1. 30. The composition of claim 22,
wherein the impurities comprise at least one of: less than about 300 ppm by weight of calcium; less than about 10 ppm by weight of iron; less than about 1000 ppm by weight of sulfur. | 3,700 |
349,075 | 16,806,643 | 3,655 | Tampon dispensing devices and methods for using the same are provided. In some embodiments, a tampon dispensing device includes a display that presents one or more codes for receiving a tampon, an actuator that is connected to a spindle structure that dispenses the tampon from a plurality of tampons stored in a storage unit, and a controller that is connected to the display and the actuator, where the controller is configured to: receive, from a server, a code for dispensing one of the plurality of tampons; present the received code on the display; receive, from the server, a request to dispense one of the plurality of tampons from the storage unit; and transmit an instruction to the actuator that causes the actuator to rotate a spindle structure such that the tampon is dispensed from the storage unit into a dispensing area. | 1. A tampon dispensing device comprising:
a display that presents one or more codes for receiving a tampon; an actuator that is connected to a spindle structure that dispenses the tampon from a plurality of tampons stored in a storage unit; and a controller that is connected to the display and the actuator, wherein the controller is configured to:
receive, from a server, a code for dispensing one of the plurality of tampons;
present the received code on the display;
receive, from the server, a request to dispense one of the plurality of tampons from the storage unit; and
transmit an instruction to the actuator that causes the actuator to rotate a spindle structure such that the tampon is dispensed from the storage unit into a dispensing area. 2. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the display is an electronic paper display. 3. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the received code is a phrase comprising a plurality of words. 4. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to present the received code and a phone number for transmitting the received code to dispense one of the plurality of tampons. 5. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the actuator further comprises a stepper motor that is connected to a drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft is connected to the spindle structure that is holding the tampon, wherein the instruction causes the stepper motor to rotate the drive shaft by a particular rotation amount, and wherein the rotation of the draft shaft causes the spindle structure to rotate to dispense the tampon from the spindle structure to the dispensing area. 6. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the drive shaft is connected to a central portion of the spindle structure. 7. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the spindle structure includes a recessed portion for receiving an individual tampon from the storage unit. 8. The tampon dispensing device of claim 7, further comprising a funnel between the storage unit and the dispensing area, wherein the funnel includes the spindle structure and one or more aligners that cause the individual tampon to be placed from the storage unit to the recessed portion of the spindle structure. 9. The tampon dispensing device of claim 7, further comprising a funnel between the storage unit and the dispensing area, wherein the funnel includes the spindle structure and one or more aligners that cause the individual tampon to be released from the recessed portion of the spindle structure to the dispensing area. 10. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, further comprising a door that includes a window for viewing at least a portion of the plurality of tampons in the storage unit. 11. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, further comprising a network interface that is connected to the controller, wherein the controller is further configured to:
transmit, to the server via the network interface, a request for the code to dispense one of the plurality of tampons; and receive, from the server via the network interface, the code responsive to the request. 12. The tampon dispensing device of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to detect that the device is in an active state and, in response to detecting that the device is in the active state, the request for the code is transmitted to the server via the network interface. 13. The tampon dispensing device of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to determine that a predetermined amount of time has elapsed in which one of the plurality of tampons has not been dispensed and transmit a request to the server for an updated code to present on the display for dispensing one of the plurality of tampons. 14. The tampon dispensing device of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to transmit a request to the server for an updated code to present on the display for dispensing a next tampon from the plurality of tampons in response to dispensing the tampon from the storage unit into the dispensing area. 15. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, further comprising a sensor that detects whether the tampon was dispensed from the storage unit into the dispensing area, wherein the sensor is connected to the controller and wherein the controller is further configured to determine whether the tampon was properly dispensed into the dispensing area based on sensor data from the sensor. 16. The tampon dispensing device of claim 15, wherein the controller is further configured to transmit an alert notification in response to determining that the tampon was not properly dispensed. 17. The tampon dispensing device of claim 15, wherein the controller is further configured to enter a maintenance mode in which device error information that at least includes the sensor data is transmitted to a maintenance account. 18. The tampon dispensing device of claim 15, wherein the sensor is a through-beam sensor that emits a beam within the dispensing area of the tampon dispensing device. 19. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, further comprising a sensor that detects whether the plurality of tampons stored in the storage unit is less than a predetermined amount, wherein the sensor is connected to the controller and wherein the controller is further configured to transmit an alert notification in response to determining that the plurality of tampons stored in the storage unit is less than the predetermined amount. 20. The tampon dispensing device of claim 19, wherein the sensor is a through-beam sensor that emits a beam at a particular level within the storage unit of the tampon dispensing device. | Tampon dispensing devices and methods for using the same are provided. In some embodiments, a tampon dispensing device includes a display that presents one or more codes for receiving a tampon, an actuator that is connected to a spindle structure that dispenses the tampon from a plurality of tampons stored in a storage unit, and a controller that is connected to the display and the actuator, where the controller is configured to: receive, from a server, a code for dispensing one of the plurality of tampons; present the received code on the display; receive, from the server, a request to dispense one of the plurality of tampons from the storage unit; and transmit an instruction to the actuator that causes the actuator to rotate a spindle structure such that the tampon is dispensed from the storage unit into a dispensing area.1. A tampon dispensing device comprising:
a display that presents one or more codes for receiving a tampon; an actuator that is connected to a spindle structure that dispenses the tampon from a plurality of tampons stored in a storage unit; and a controller that is connected to the display and the actuator, wherein the controller is configured to:
receive, from a server, a code for dispensing one of the plurality of tampons;
present the received code on the display;
receive, from the server, a request to dispense one of the plurality of tampons from the storage unit; and
transmit an instruction to the actuator that causes the actuator to rotate a spindle structure such that the tampon is dispensed from the storage unit into a dispensing area. 2. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the display is an electronic paper display. 3. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the received code is a phrase comprising a plurality of words. 4. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the controller is further configured to present the received code and a phone number for transmitting the received code to dispense one of the plurality of tampons. 5. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the actuator further comprises a stepper motor that is connected to a drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft is connected to the spindle structure that is holding the tampon, wherein the instruction causes the stepper motor to rotate the drive shaft by a particular rotation amount, and wherein the rotation of the draft shaft causes the spindle structure to rotate to dispense the tampon from the spindle structure to the dispensing area. 6. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the drive shaft is connected to a central portion of the spindle structure. 7. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, wherein the spindle structure includes a recessed portion for receiving an individual tampon from the storage unit. 8. The tampon dispensing device of claim 7, further comprising a funnel between the storage unit and the dispensing area, wherein the funnel includes the spindle structure and one or more aligners that cause the individual tampon to be placed from the storage unit to the recessed portion of the spindle structure. 9. The tampon dispensing device of claim 7, further comprising a funnel between the storage unit and the dispensing area, wherein the funnel includes the spindle structure and one or more aligners that cause the individual tampon to be released from the recessed portion of the spindle structure to the dispensing area. 10. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, further comprising a door that includes a window for viewing at least a portion of the plurality of tampons in the storage unit. 11. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, further comprising a network interface that is connected to the controller, wherein the controller is further configured to:
transmit, to the server via the network interface, a request for the code to dispense one of the plurality of tampons; and receive, from the server via the network interface, the code responsive to the request. 12. The tampon dispensing device of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to detect that the device is in an active state and, in response to detecting that the device is in the active state, the request for the code is transmitted to the server via the network interface. 13. The tampon dispensing device of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to determine that a predetermined amount of time has elapsed in which one of the plurality of tampons has not been dispensed and transmit a request to the server for an updated code to present on the display for dispensing one of the plurality of tampons. 14. The tampon dispensing device of claim 11, wherein the controller is further configured to transmit a request to the server for an updated code to present on the display for dispensing a next tampon from the plurality of tampons in response to dispensing the tampon from the storage unit into the dispensing area. 15. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, further comprising a sensor that detects whether the tampon was dispensed from the storage unit into the dispensing area, wherein the sensor is connected to the controller and wherein the controller is further configured to determine whether the tampon was properly dispensed into the dispensing area based on sensor data from the sensor. 16. The tampon dispensing device of claim 15, wherein the controller is further configured to transmit an alert notification in response to determining that the tampon was not properly dispensed. 17. The tampon dispensing device of claim 15, wherein the controller is further configured to enter a maintenance mode in which device error information that at least includes the sensor data is transmitted to a maintenance account. 18. The tampon dispensing device of claim 15, wherein the sensor is a through-beam sensor that emits a beam within the dispensing area of the tampon dispensing device. 19. The tampon dispensing device of claim 1, further comprising a sensor that detects whether the plurality of tampons stored in the storage unit is less than a predetermined amount, wherein the sensor is connected to the controller and wherein the controller is further configured to transmit an alert notification in response to determining that the plurality of tampons stored in the storage unit is less than the predetermined amount. 20. The tampon dispensing device of claim 19, wherein the sensor is a through-beam sensor that emits a beam at a particular level within the storage unit of the tampon dispensing device. | 3,600 |
349,076 | 16,806,615 | 3,655 | A method includes generating a utility portal interface in response to a request from a utility computer system that receives parameters that specify a demand response event; providing a display of groups of energy-consuming locations that are available to be selected to participate in the demand response event; providing a display of an energy demand profile for the utility during the demand response event; receiving a selection of a subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations to participate in the demand response event; causing the display of the energy demand profile for the utility during the demand response event to be dynamically updated as the subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations are selected or deselected by the utility computer system to participate; and sending transmissions to thermostats associated with the subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations to execute the demand response event. | 1. A smart-home system comprising:
a thermostat configured to perform operations comprising:
establishing a wireless connection with an energy meter that measures energy from a utility provider that is consumed by devices in and around a structure in which the thermostat is installed;
receiving first energy-usage information from the energy meter through the wireless connection;
accessing second energy-usage information measured or calculated by the smart-home system; and
sending the first energy-usage information and the second energy-usage information to an energy-management server, wherein at least the first energy-usage information is forwarded to a utility provider computer system. 2. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the energy meter also communicates directly with the utility provider computer system at a first communication rate, wherein the first communication rate is slower than a communication rate at which the first energy-usage information is forwarded to the utility provider computer system. 3. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the wireless connection uses a low-power RF connection. 4. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the operations further comprise providing real-time status updates from the energy meter. 5. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the first energy-usage information indicates aggregate energy consumption during a time interval for the structure. 6. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates a thermal retention characteristic of the structure. 7. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates an HVAC capacity of an HVAC associated with the structure. 8. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates energy reduction associated with the structure before, during, or after a demand response (DR) event. 9. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates whether the thermostat is enrolled in a DR program. 10. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates a user amenability to load shifting during a DR event. 11. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information is also forwarded to the utility provider computer system. 12. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the operations further comprise identifying the utility provider computer system from a plurality of utility provider computer systems from the first energy-usage information received from the energy meter. 13. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the first energy-usage information is provided every 30 seconds. 14. A method of operating a smart-home system, the method comprising:
establishing a wireless connection with an energy meter that measures energy from a utility provider that is consumed by devices in and around a structure in which the thermostat is installed; receiving first energy-usage information from the energy meter through the wireless connection; accessing second energy-usage information measured or calculated by the smart-home system; and sending the first energy-usage information and the second energy-usage information to an energy-management server, wherein at least the first energy-usage information is forwarded to a utility provider computer system. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the energy meter also communicates directly with the utility provider computer system at a first communication rate, wherein the first communication rate is slower than a communication rate at which the first energy-usage information is forwarded to the utility provider computer system. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein the first energy-usage information indicates aggregate energy consumption during a time interval for the structure. 17. The method of claim 14, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates a thermal retention characteristic of the structure. 18. The method of claim 14, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates an HVAC capacity of an HVAC associated with the structure. 19. The method of claim 14, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates energy reduction associated with the structure before, during, or after a demand response (DR) event. 20. The method of claim 14, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates a user amenability to load shifting during a DR event. | A method includes generating a utility portal interface in response to a request from a utility computer system that receives parameters that specify a demand response event; providing a display of groups of energy-consuming locations that are available to be selected to participate in the demand response event; providing a display of an energy demand profile for the utility during the demand response event; receiving a selection of a subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations to participate in the demand response event; causing the display of the energy demand profile for the utility during the demand response event to be dynamically updated as the subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations are selected or deselected by the utility computer system to participate; and sending transmissions to thermostats associated with the subset of the groups of energy-consuming locations to execute the demand response event.1. A smart-home system comprising:
a thermostat configured to perform operations comprising:
establishing a wireless connection with an energy meter that measures energy from a utility provider that is consumed by devices in and around a structure in which the thermostat is installed;
receiving first energy-usage information from the energy meter through the wireless connection;
accessing second energy-usage information measured or calculated by the smart-home system; and
sending the first energy-usage information and the second energy-usage information to an energy-management server, wherein at least the first energy-usage information is forwarded to a utility provider computer system. 2. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the energy meter also communicates directly with the utility provider computer system at a first communication rate, wherein the first communication rate is slower than a communication rate at which the first energy-usage information is forwarded to the utility provider computer system. 3. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the wireless connection uses a low-power RF connection. 4. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the operations further comprise providing real-time status updates from the energy meter. 5. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the first energy-usage information indicates aggregate energy consumption during a time interval for the structure. 6. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates a thermal retention characteristic of the structure. 7. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates an HVAC capacity of an HVAC associated with the structure. 8. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates energy reduction associated with the structure before, during, or after a demand response (DR) event. 9. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates whether the thermostat is enrolled in a DR program. 10. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates a user amenability to load shifting during a DR event. 11. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the second energy-usage information is also forwarded to the utility provider computer system. 12. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the operations further comprise identifying the utility provider computer system from a plurality of utility provider computer systems from the first energy-usage information received from the energy meter. 13. The smart-home system of claim 1, wherein the first energy-usage information is provided every 30 seconds. 14. A method of operating a smart-home system, the method comprising:
establishing a wireless connection with an energy meter that measures energy from a utility provider that is consumed by devices in and around a structure in which the thermostat is installed; receiving first energy-usage information from the energy meter through the wireless connection; accessing second energy-usage information measured or calculated by the smart-home system; and sending the first energy-usage information and the second energy-usage information to an energy-management server, wherein at least the first energy-usage information is forwarded to a utility provider computer system. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the energy meter also communicates directly with the utility provider computer system at a first communication rate, wherein the first communication rate is slower than a communication rate at which the first energy-usage information is forwarded to the utility provider computer system. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein the first energy-usage information indicates aggregate energy consumption during a time interval for the structure. 17. The method of claim 14, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates a thermal retention characteristic of the structure. 18. The method of claim 14, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates an HVAC capacity of an HVAC associated with the structure. 19. The method of claim 14, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates energy reduction associated with the structure before, during, or after a demand response (DR) event. 20. The method of claim 14, wherein the second energy-usage information indicates a user amenability to load shifting during a DR event. | 3,600 |
349,077 | 16,806,640 | 3,655 | A method of treating a human subject which is effected by intermittent inhalation of gaseous nitric oxide at a concentration of at least 160 ppm is disclosed. The method can be utilized for treating a human subject suffering from, or prone to suffer from, a disease or disorder that is manifested in the respiratory tract, or from a disease or disorder that can be treated via the respiratory tract. The disclosed method can be effected while monitoring one or more of on-site and off-site parameters such as vital signs, methemoglobin levels, pulmonary function parameters, blood chemistry and hematological parameters, blood coagulation parameters, inflammatory marker levels, liver and kidney function parameters and vascular endothelial activation parameters, such that no substantial deviation from a baseline in seen in one or more of the monitored parameters. | 1. A method of treating coronavirus in a patient in need of such treatment, the method comprising
daily subjecting the patient to intermittent inhalation of gNO, wherein intermittent inhalation comprises continuous inhalation of the gNO at a concentration of at least 160 ppm for a first time period, followed by inhalation of no gNO for a second time period; wherein the first time period ranges from 10 to 45 minutes; wherein the second time period ranges from 3 to 5 hours; wherein during gNO administration NO2 levels do not exceed 5 ppm, gNO concentration variations do not exceed 10%, and FiO2/O2 levels do not drop below 20%. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the patient is subjected to 3-6 cycles of intermittent inhalation of gNO per day. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the patient is subjected to 3 cycles of intermittent inhalation of gNO per day. 4. The method of claim 2, wherein the patient is subjected to 5 cycles of intermittent inhalation of gNO per day. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the patient is subjected to intermittent inhalation for 3 to 7 days. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the first time period is about 30 minutes. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the second time period is about 3.5 hours. 8. The method of claim 1, further comprising monitoring, during and following the subjecting, at least one on-site parameter selected from the group consisting of:
a methemoglobin level (SpMet); an oxygen saturation level (SpO2); an end tidal CO2 level (ETCO2); and a fraction of inspired oxygen level (FiO2), and/or at least one off-site parameter selected from the group consisting of: a serum nitrite level (NO2 −); a serum nitrate level (NO3 −); and an inflammatory cytokine plasma level. 9. The method of claim 8, comprising monitoring at least two of the parameters. 10. The method of claim 8, comprising monitoring all of the parameters. 11. The method of claim 8, wherein a change in the at least one of the parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 12. The method of claim 9, wherein a change in at least two of the parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 13. The method of claim 10, wherein a change in all of the parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 14. The method of claim 8, wherein a change in at least one of the on-site parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 15. The method of claim 8, wherein a change in at least one of the off-site parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 16. The method of claim 8, further comprising monitoring urine nitrite level. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein a change in the urine nitrite level following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 18. The method of claim 1, further comprising monitoring at least one off-site parameter selected from the group consisting of:
a hematological marker; a vascular endothelial activation factor; a coagulation parameter; a serum creatinine level; and a liver function marker. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein a change in at least one of the off-site parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 20. (canceled) 21. (canceled) 22. The method of claim 1, further comprising monitoring at least one on-site parameter selected from the group consisting of:
a vital sign; and a pulmonary function. 23. The method of claim 22, wherein no deterioration is observed in the at least one parameter during and following the subjecting. 24. The method of claim 8, further comprising monitoring at least one on-site parameter selected from the group consisting of:
a vital sign; and a pulmonary function. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein no deterioration is observed in at the at least one parameter during and following the subjecting. 26. The method of claim 1, wherein during the first time period, a concentration of O2 in the continuous inhalation ranges from 20% to 25%. 27. The method of claim 1, wherein during the first time period, a fraction of inspired oxygen level (FiO2) in the continuous inhalation is greater than 21%. 28. The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one parameter comprises ETCO2 and during and following the subjecting, the ETCO2 is less than 60 mmHg. 29. The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one parameter comprises SpMet and during and following the subjecting, the SpMet is increased by less than 5%. 30. The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one parameter comprises SpO2 and during the subjecting, a level of the SpO2 is higher than 89%. 31. The method of claim 9, wherein the at least two parameters comprise serum nitrite/nitrate level and during and following the subjecting, a level of the serum nitrite is less than 2.5 micromole per liter and a level of the serum nitrate is less than 25 micromole per liter, respectively. 32. The method of claim 1, wherein during the first time period, a fraction of inspired oxygen level (FiO2) in the continuous inhalation is greater than 30%. | A method of treating a human subject which is effected by intermittent inhalation of gaseous nitric oxide at a concentration of at least 160 ppm is disclosed. The method can be utilized for treating a human subject suffering from, or prone to suffer from, a disease or disorder that is manifested in the respiratory tract, or from a disease or disorder that can be treated via the respiratory tract. The disclosed method can be effected while monitoring one or more of on-site and off-site parameters such as vital signs, methemoglobin levels, pulmonary function parameters, blood chemistry and hematological parameters, blood coagulation parameters, inflammatory marker levels, liver and kidney function parameters and vascular endothelial activation parameters, such that no substantial deviation from a baseline in seen in one or more of the monitored parameters.1. A method of treating coronavirus in a patient in need of such treatment, the method comprising
daily subjecting the patient to intermittent inhalation of gNO, wherein intermittent inhalation comprises continuous inhalation of the gNO at a concentration of at least 160 ppm for a first time period, followed by inhalation of no gNO for a second time period; wherein the first time period ranges from 10 to 45 minutes; wherein the second time period ranges from 3 to 5 hours; wherein during gNO administration NO2 levels do not exceed 5 ppm, gNO concentration variations do not exceed 10%, and FiO2/O2 levels do not drop below 20%. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the patient is subjected to 3-6 cycles of intermittent inhalation of gNO per day. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the patient is subjected to 3 cycles of intermittent inhalation of gNO per day. 4. The method of claim 2, wherein the patient is subjected to 5 cycles of intermittent inhalation of gNO per day. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the patient is subjected to intermittent inhalation for 3 to 7 days. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the first time period is about 30 minutes. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the second time period is about 3.5 hours. 8. The method of claim 1, further comprising monitoring, during and following the subjecting, at least one on-site parameter selected from the group consisting of:
a methemoglobin level (SpMet); an oxygen saturation level (SpO2); an end tidal CO2 level (ETCO2); and a fraction of inspired oxygen level (FiO2), and/or at least one off-site parameter selected from the group consisting of: a serum nitrite level (NO2 −); a serum nitrate level (NO3 −); and an inflammatory cytokine plasma level. 9. The method of claim 8, comprising monitoring at least two of the parameters. 10. The method of claim 8, comprising monitoring all of the parameters. 11. The method of claim 8, wherein a change in the at least one of the parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 12. The method of claim 9, wherein a change in at least two of the parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 13. The method of claim 10, wherein a change in all of the parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 14. The method of claim 8, wherein a change in at least one of the on-site parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 15. The method of claim 8, wherein a change in at least one of the off-site parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 16. The method of claim 8, further comprising monitoring urine nitrite level. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein a change in the urine nitrite level following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 18. The method of claim 1, further comprising monitoring at least one off-site parameter selected from the group consisting of:
a hematological marker; a vascular endothelial activation factor; a coagulation parameter; a serum creatinine level; and a liver function marker. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein a change in at least one of the off-site parameters following the subjecting is less than 2 acceptable deviation units from a baseline. 20. (canceled) 21. (canceled) 22. The method of claim 1, further comprising monitoring at least one on-site parameter selected from the group consisting of:
a vital sign; and a pulmonary function. 23. The method of claim 22, wherein no deterioration is observed in the at least one parameter during and following the subjecting. 24. The method of claim 8, further comprising monitoring at least one on-site parameter selected from the group consisting of:
a vital sign; and a pulmonary function. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein no deterioration is observed in at the at least one parameter during and following the subjecting. 26. The method of claim 1, wherein during the first time period, a concentration of O2 in the continuous inhalation ranges from 20% to 25%. 27. The method of claim 1, wherein during the first time period, a fraction of inspired oxygen level (FiO2) in the continuous inhalation is greater than 21%. 28. The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one parameter comprises ETCO2 and during and following the subjecting, the ETCO2 is less than 60 mmHg. 29. The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one parameter comprises SpMet and during and following the subjecting, the SpMet is increased by less than 5%. 30. The method of claim 8, wherein the at least one parameter comprises SpO2 and during the subjecting, a level of the SpO2 is higher than 89%. 31. The method of claim 9, wherein the at least two parameters comprise serum nitrite/nitrate level and during and following the subjecting, a level of the serum nitrite is less than 2.5 micromole per liter and a level of the serum nitrate is less than 25 micromole per liter, respectively. 32. The method of claim 1, wherein during the first time period, a fraction of inspired oxygen level (FiO2) in the continuous inhalation is greater than 30%. | 3,600 |
349,078 | 16,806,632 | 3,655 | A handheld object includes a reference element having an angle-identifying element that is captured differently in images depending on a viewpoint of a camera. The angle-identifying element generates a first characteristic in a first captured image from a first viewpoint of the camera, and a second characteristic in a second captured image from a second viewpoint of the camera. Based on the characteristic generated by the angle-identifying element in a captured image, the orientation of the handheld object is determined. A pointing target of the handheld object is also determined based on the orientation of the handheld object and determining the position of the reference element. The reference element also includes a device identifier. The camera captures a first portion of the device identifier a first image, and a second portion of the device identifier in a second image. The portions are combined together to form the complete device identifier. | 1. An entertainment system comprising:
a camera configured to capture an image of a handheld object including an angle-identifying element of the handheld object; and a controller having a processor and a memory, the memory storing machine-readable instructions configured to cause the processor to:
identify the angle-identifying element of the handheld object in the image; and
determine an orientation of the handheld object based on a detected characteristic of the angle-identifying element in the image. 2. The entertainment system of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to determine a position of the handheld object in the image, and determine a pointing target of the handheld object based on the position and orientation of the handheld object. 3. The entertainment system of claim 1, comprising the handheld object, wherein the angle-identifying element comprises a refractive lens positioned over a plurality of viewable sections, and wherein light emitted through or reflected from each viewable section of the plurality of viewable sections is distinguishable in relation to light emitted through or reflected from other viewable sections of the plurality of viewable sections. 4. The entertainment system of claim 3, wherein the handheld object comprises a light source, wherein each viewable section of the plurality of viewable sections comprises a pass-through filter. 5. The entertainment system of claim 1, comprising the handheld object, wherein the handheld object comprises a device identifier positioned adjacent a lens configured to enable the camera to capture an image of at least a portion of the device identifier. 6. The entertainment system of claim 5, wherein the memory stores machine-readable instructions configured to cause the processor to combine the image of at least the portion of the device identifier with previously stored images of portions of the device identifier to form a combined image. 7. The entertainment system of claim 6, comprising an output device configured to output a user interactive experience, wherein the memory stores machine-readable instructions configured to cause the processor to read the combined image and instruct the output device to output the user interactive experience based on the combined image. 8. The entertainment system of claim 5, wherein the memory stores a correlation of the device identifier with identification data for the handheld object, a user, a user profile, or any combination thereof. 9. The entertainment system of claim 5, wherein the device identifier comprises a barcode, a Quick Response (QR) code, a Universal Product Code (UPC), a serial number, a product number, or any combination thereof. 10. The entertainment system of claim 1, comprising an output device configured to output a user interactive experience, wherein the memory stores machine-readable instructions configured to cause the processor to instruct the output device to output the user interactive experience based on the orientation of the handheld object. 11. A handheld object configured to facilitate detection of an orientation of the handheld object by a monitoring system, the handheld object comprising:
a body configured to be handheld; an angle-identifying element comprising a plurality of sections, wherein each section of the plurality of sections is visually distinguishable in relation to other sections of the plurality of sections; and a lens positioned adjacent the angle-identifying element such that one or more sections of the plurality of sections are visible, via the lens, to a camera at a particular position relative to the angle-identifying element. 12. The handheld object of claim 11, comprising a light source, wherein the light source is configured to emit light through each of the plurality of sections and through the lens. 13. The handheld object of claim 12, wherein the light source comprises a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode, or an organic light-emitting diode. 14. The handheld object of claim 11, wherein the plurality of sections combine to provide a device identifier. 15. The handheld object of claim 14, wherein the device identifier comprises a barcode, a Quick Response (QR) code, a Universal Product Code (UPC), a serial number, a product number, or any combination thereof. 16. The handheld object of claim 11, comprising a holding feature configured to guide a user to hold the handheld object in a particular manner. 17. The handheld object of claim 11, wherein the plurality of sections are made of reflective material. 18. The handheld object of claim 11, wherein the lens is configured to expand light emitted through or reflected by the plurality of sections. 19. One or more non-transitory, computer-readable media storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations comprising:
receiving an image of a handheld object; identifying a reference element of the handheld object in the image; determining a position of the handheld object based on the image; detecting an angle-identifying feature of the reference element in the image; determining an orientation of the handheld object based on a characteristic of the angle-identifying feature; and determining a pointing target of the handheld object based on the position and orientation of the handheld object. 20. The one or more non-transitory, computer-readable media of claim 19, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processor to perform operations comprising performing a calibration process to determine an initial orientation of the handheld object based on the characteristic of the angle-identifying feature of the reference element in the image. | A handheld object includes a reference element having an angle-identifying element that is captured differently in images depending on a viewpoint of a camera. The angle-identifying element generates a first characteristic in a first captured image from a first viewpoint of the camera, and a second characteristic in a second captured image from a second viewpoint of the camera. Based on the characteristic generated by the angle-identifying element in a captured image, the orientation of the handheld object is determined. A pointing target of the handheld object is also determined based on the orientation of the handheld object and determining the position of the reference element. The reference element also includes a device identifier. The camera captures a first portion of the device identifier a first image, and a second portion of the device identifier in a second image. The portions are combined together to form the complete device identifier.1. An entertainment system comprising:
a camera configured to capture an image of a handheld object including an angle-identifying element of the handheld object; and a controller having a processor and a memory, the memory storing machine-readable instructions configured to cause the processor to:
identify the angle-identifying element of the handheld object in the image; and
determine an orientation of the handheld object based on a detected characteristic of the angle-identifying element in the image. 2. The entertainment system of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to determine a position of the handheld object in the image, and determine a pointing target of the handheld object based on the position and orientation of the handheld object. 3. The entertainment system of claim 1, comprising the handheld object, wherein the angle-identifying element comprises a refractive lens positioned over a plurality of viewable sections, and wherein light emitted through or reflected from each viewable section of the plurality of viewable sections is distinguishable in relation to light emitted through or reflected from other viewable sections of the plurality of viewable sections. 4. The entertainment system of claim 3, wherein the handheld object comprises a light source, wherein each viewable section of the plurality of viewable sections comprises a pass-through filter. 5. The entertainment system of claim 1, comprising the handheld object, wherein the handheld object comprises a device identifier positioned adjacent a lens configured to enable the camera to capture an image of at least a portion of the device identifier. 6. The entertainment system of claim 5, wherein the memory stores machine-readable instructions configured to cause the processor to combine the image of at least the portion of the device identifier with previously stored images of portions of the device identifier to form a combined image. 7. The entertainment system of claim 6, comprising an output device configured to output a user interactive experience, wherein the memory stores machine-readable instructions configured to cause the processor to read the combined image and instruct the output device to output the user interactive experience based on the combined image. 8. The entertainment system of claim 5, wherein the memory stores a correlation of the device identifier with identification data for the handheld object, a user, a user profile, or any combination thereof. 9. The entertainment system of claim 5, wherein the device identifier comprises a barcode, a Quick Response (QR) code, a Universal Product Code (UPC), a serial number, a product number, or any combination thereof. 10. The entertainment system of claim 1, comprising an output device configured to output a user interactive experience, wherein the memory stores machine-readable instructions configured to cause the processor to instruct the output device to output the user interactive experience based on the orientation of the handheld object. 11. A handheld object configured to facilitate detection of an orientation of the handheld object by a monitoring system, the handheld object comprising:
a body configured to be handheld; an angle-identifying element comprising a plurality of sections, wherein each section of the plurality of sections is visually distinguishable in relation to other sections of the plurality of sections; and a lens positioned adjacent the angle-identifying element such that one or more sections of the plurality of sections are visible, via the lens, to a camera at a particular position relative to the angle-identifying element. 12. The handheld object of claim 11, comprising a light source, wherein the light source is configured to emit light through each of the plurality of sections and through the lens. 13. The handheld object of claim 12, wherein the light source comprises a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode, or an organic light-emitting diode. 14. The handheld object of claim 11, wherein the plurality of sections combine to provide a device identifier. 15. The handheld object of claim 14, wherein the device identifier comprises a barcode, a Quick Response (QR) code, a Universal Product Code (UPC), a serial number, a product number, or any combination thereof. 16. The handheld object of claim 11, comprising a holding feature configured to guide a user to hold the handheld object in a particular manner. 17. The handheld object of claim 11, wherein the plurality of sections are made of reflective material. 18. The handheld object of claim 11, wherein the lens is configured to expand light emitted through or reflected by the plurality of sections. 19. One or more non-transitory, computer-readable media storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations comprising:
receiving an image of a handheld object; identifying a reference element of the handheld object in the image; determining a position of the handheld object based on the image; detecting an angle-identifying feature of the reference element in the image; determining an orientation of the handheld object based on a characteristic of the angle-identifying feature; and determining a pointing target of the handheld object based on the position and orientation of the handheld object. 20. The one or more non-transitory, computer-readable media of claim 19, wherein the instructions cause the at least one processor to perform operations comprising performing a calibration process to determine an initial orientation of the handheld object based on the characteristic of the angle-identifying feature of the reference element in the image. | 3,600 |
349,079 | 16,806,627 | 3,655 | Systems and methods for verifying Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) boot block code are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising BIOS instructions stored thereon; and an embedded controller (EC) coupled to the memory, the EC configured to: after a power-on sequence of the IHS is initiated and before a power rail of the processor is turned on, unlock write access to the memory; perform an Error Correction Code (ECC) evaluation of a BIOS boot block code portion of the BIOS instructions; verify integrity of the BIOS boot block code portion; lock write access to the memory; and allow the processor to execute the BIOS instructions. | 1. In an Information Handling System (IHS) comprising a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) instructions stored thereon; and an embedded controller (EC) coupled to the memory, a method comprising:
unlocking, by the EC, write access to the memory after a power-on sequence of the IHS is initiated and before a power rail of the processor is turned on; performing, by the EC, an Error Correction Code (ECC) evaluation of a BIOS boot block code portion of the BIOS instructions; identifying, by the EC, an error in a bit of the BIOS boot block code; and providing, by the EC, a visual indication of the error via a Light-Emitting Diode (LED). 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory via a general-purpose input/output (GPIO) interface before an SLP_S3 signal is asserted during the power-on sequence. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory prior to the BIOS instructions executing a reset vector. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory prior to execution of an authenticated code module (ACM). 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the ECC evaluation is performed individually upon each of a plurality of sub-portions of the BIOS boot block code portion. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein to verify the integrity of a given sub-portion of the BIOS boot block code portion, the EC is further configured to compare a hash of the given sub-portion with a corresponding hash derived during BIOS binary image creation. 7. An embedded controller (EC) coupled to a memory of an Information Handling System (IHS), wherein the memory includes Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) code executable by a processor of the IHS, the EC having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the EC, cause the IHS to:
after a power-on sequence of the IHS is initiated and before a power rail of the processor is turned on, unlock write access to the memory; perform an Error Correction Code (ECC) evaluation of a BIOS boot block code portion of the BIOS code; identify a first error in a bit of the BIOS boot block code; toggle a value of the bit; perform another ECC evaluation of the BIOS boot block code; identify another error; and provide a visual indication of the error via a Light-Emitting Diode (LED). 8. The EC of claim 7, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory via a general-purpose input/output (GPIO) interface before an SLP_S3 signal is asserted during the power-on sequence. 9. The EC of claim 8, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory prior to the BIOS instructions executing a reset vector. 10. The EC of claim 9, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory prior to execution of an authenticated code module (ACM). 11. The EC of claim 7, wherein to verify the integrity of a given sub-portion of the BIOS boot block code portion, the EC is further configured to compare a hash of the given sub-portion with a corresponding hash derived during BIOS binary image creation. | Systems and methods for verifying Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) boot block code are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising BIOS instructions stored thereon; and an embedded controller (EC) coupled to the memory, the EC configured to: after a power-on sequence of the IHS is initiated and before a power rail of the processor is turned on, unlock write access to the memory; perform an Error Correction Code (ECC) evaluation of a BIOS boot block code portion of the BIOS instructions; verify integrity of the BIOS boot block code portion; lock write access to the memory; and allow the processor to execute the BIOS instructions.1. In an Information Handling System (IHS) comprising a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) instructions stored thereon; and an embedded controller (EC) coupled to the memory, a method comprising:
unlocking, by the EC, write access to the memory after a power-on sequence of the IHS is initiated and before a power rail of the processor is turned on; performing, by the EC, an Error Correction Code (ECC) evaluation of a BIOS boot block code portion of the BIOS instructions; identifying, by the EC, an error in a bit of the BIOS boot block code; and providing, by the EC, a visual indication of the error via a Light-Emitting Diode (LED). 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory via a general-purpose input/output (GPIO) interface before an SLP_S3 signal is asserted during the power-on sequence. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory prior to the BIOS instructions executing a reset vector. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory prior to execution of an authenticated code module (ACM). 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the ECC evaluation is performed individually upon each of a plurality of sub-portions of the BIOS boot block code portion. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein to verify the integrity of a given sub-portion of the BIOS boot block code portion, the EC is further configured to compare a hash of the given sub-portion with a corresponding hash derived during BIOS binary image creation. 7. An embedded controller (EC) coupled to a memory of an Information Handling System (IHS), wherein the memory includes Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) code executable by a processor of the IHS, the EC having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the EC, cause the IHS to:
after a power-on sequence of the IHS is initiated and before a power rail of the processor is turned on, unlock write access to the memory; perform an Error Correction Code (ECC) evaluation of a BIOS boot block code portion of the BIOS code; identify a first error in a bit of the BIOS boot block code; toggle a value of the bit; perform another ECC evaluation of the BIOS boot block code; identify another error; and provide a visual indication of the error via a Light-Emitting Diode (LED). 8. The EC of claim 7, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory via a general-purpose input/output (GPIO) interface before an SLP_S3 signal is asserted during the power-on sequence. 9. The EC of claim 8, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory prior to the BIOS instructions executing a reset vector. 10. The EC of claim 9, wherein the EC is configured to unlock write access to the memory prior to execution of an authenticated code module (ACM). 11. The EC of claim 7, wherein to verify the integrity of a given sub-portion of the BIOS boot block code portion, the EC is further configured to compare a hash of the given sub-portion with a corresponding hash derived during BIOS binary image creation. | 3,600 |
349,080 | 16,806,624 | 3,655 | The invention relates to a pile-driving device and a method for driving driving material into a ground, wherein, for the purpose of driving-in, the driving material is clamped and held by means of a clamping means on a pile-driving power unit and prior to clamping the driving material is connected by means of a flexible securing element, in particular a securing chain, to the pile-driving power unit. In accordance with the invention a pressing element is provided which is displaced relative to the pile-driving power unit towards the driving material and, in doing so, a pressing force is applied onto an upward-directed front face of the driving material. | 1. Pile-driving device for driving a driving material into a ground, having
a pile-driving power unit which is arranged in a vertically movable manner and has a clamping means for clamping and holding the driving material, and a flexible securing element, in particular a securing chain, with which the driving material can be connected to the pile-driving power unit prior to clamping, 2. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the pressing element is designed with a passage, through which clamping of the driving material by the clamping means is enabled when the pressing element is in abutment. 3. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the pressing element is of fork-shaped design. 4. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the pressing element is displaceable by means of a positioning cylinder which is arranged between the pile-driving power unit and the pressing element. 5. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the pressing element is displaceable along a linear guide which is arranged on a mast or the pile-driving power unit. 6. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the pile-driving power unit is designed as a vibrator with rotatable imbalance elements or as a pile-driving hammer with a pulse element capable of being driven in a linearly reversible manner. 7. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein a test unit is provided which is designed to establish if the flexible securing element is attached between the driving material and the pile-driving power unit. 8. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein a mobile carrier implement is provided, on which the pile-driving power unit is arranged in a vertically movable manner by means of a carriage on a mast or by means of a support rope. 9. Method for driving or extracting driving material into or from a ground, in particular by way of a pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the driving material is clamped and held by means of a clamping means on a pile-driving power unit and the driving material is connected by means of a flexible securing element, in particular a securing chain, to the pile-driving power unit, wherein a pressing element is provided which is displaced relative to the pile-driving power unit towards the driving material and, in doing so, a pressing force is applied onto an upward-directed front face of the driving material. 10. Method according to claim 9,
wherein the driving material is held by the pressing element in a clamping position, in that subsequently the pile-driving power unit is moved towards the driving material and in that the driving material is clamped by means of the clamping means and held on the pile-driving power unit for driving-in. 11. Method according to claim 10,
wherein subsequently, for driving-in, the pressing element is released and spaced apart from the driving material. 12. Method according to claim 9,
wherein by means of the pressing element a position of the driving material is adjusted and brought into a clamping position. 13. Method according to claim 9,
wherein with pressing force being applied by the pressing element onto the driving material, the pile-driving power unit assumes a test position, in which the flexible securing element between the driving material and the pile-driving power unit is tensioned, and in that a test unit establishes if the flexible securing element is located between the driving material and the pile-driving power unit in the test position. 14. Method according to claim 13,
characterized in that the test unit issues a warning signal if it is established that no flexible securing element (30) is located between the driving material (5) and the pile-driving power unit (20). 15. Method according to claim 13,
wherein the test unit prevents clamping by means of the clamping means, driving-in or extraction of the driving material if it is established that no flexible securing element is located between the driving material and the pile-driving power unit. 16. Method according to claim 14,
wherein the test unit prevents clamping by means of the clamping means, driving-in or extraction of the driving material if it is established that no flexible securing element is located between the driving material and the pile-driving power unit. | The invention relates to a pile-driving device and a method for driving driving material into a ground, wherein, for the purpose of driving-in, the driving material is clamped and held by means of a clamping means on a pile-driving power unit and prior to clamping the driving material is connected by means of a flexible securing element, in particular a securing chain, to the pile-driving power unit. In accordance with the invention a pressing element is provided which is displaced relative to the pile-driving power unit towards the driving material and, in doing so, a pressing force is applied onto an upward-directed front face of the driving material.1. Pile-driving device for driving a driving material into a ground, having
a pile-driving power unit which is arranged in a vertically movable manner and has a clamping means for clamping and holding the driving material, and a flexible securing element, in particular a securing chain, with which the driving material can be connected to the pile-driving power unit prior to clamping, 2. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the pressing element is designed with a passage, through which clamping of the driving material by the clamping means is enabled when the pressing element is in abutment. 3. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the pressing element is of fork-shaped design. 4. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the pressing element is displaceable by means of a positioning cylinder which is arranged between the pile-driving power unit and the pressing element. 5. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the pressing element is displaceable along a linear guide which is arranged on a mast or the pile-driving power unit. 6. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the pile-driving power unit is designed as a vibrator with rotatable imbalance elements or as a pile-driving hammer with a pulse element capable of being driven in a linearly reversible manner. 7. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein a test unit is provided which is designed to establish if the flexible securing element is attached between the driving material and the pile-driving power unit. 8. Pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein a mobile carrier implement is provided, on which the pile-driving power unit is arranged in a vertically movable manner by means of a carriage on a mast or by means of a support rope. 9. Method for driving or extracting driving material into or from a ground, in particular by way of a pile-driving device according to claim 1,
wherein the driving material is clamped and held by means of a clamping means on a pile-driving power unit and the driving material is connected by means of a flexible securing element, in particular a securing chain, to the pile-driving power unit, wherein a pressing element is provided which is displaced relative to the pile-driving power unit towards the driving material and, in doing so, a pressing force is applied onto an upward-directed front face of the driving material. 10. Method according to claim 9,
wherein the driving material is held by the pressing element in a clamping position, in that subsequently the pile-driving power unit is moved towards the driving material and in that the driving material is clamped by means of the clamping means and held on the pile-driving power unit for driving-in. 11. Method according to claim 10,
wherein subsequently, for driving-in, the pressing element is released and spaced apart from the driving material. 12. Method according to claim 9,
wherein by means of the pressing element a position of the driving material is adjusted and brought into a clamping position. 13. Method according to claim 9,
wherein with pressing force being applied by the pressing element onto the driving material, the pile-driving power unit assumes a test position, in which the flexible securing element between the driving material and the pile-driving power unit is tensioned, and in that a test unit establishes if the flexible securing element is located between the driving material and the pile-driving power unit in the test position. 14. Method according to claim 13,
characterized in that the test unit issues a warning signal if it is established that no flexible securing element (30) is located between the driving material (5) and the pile-driving power unit (20). 15. Method according to claim 13,
wherein the test unit prevents clamping by means of the clamping means, driving-in or extraction of the driving material if it is established that no flexible securing element is located between the driving material and the pile-driving power unit. 16. Method according to claim 14,
wherein the test unit prevents clamping by means of the clamping means, driving-in or extraction of the driving material if it is established that no flexible securing element is located between the driving material and the pile-driving power unit. | 3,600 |
349,081 | 16,806,626 | 3,655 | Techniques regarding transferring learning outcomes across machine learning tasks in automated machine learning systems are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a system, which can comprise a memory that can store computer executable components. The system can also comprise a processor, operably coupled to the memory, and that can execute the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can comprise a transfer learning component that can executes a machine learning task using an existing artificial intelligence model on a sample dataset based on a similarity between the sample dataset and a historical dataset. The existing artificial intelligence model can be generated by automated machine learning and trained on the historical dataset. | 1. A system, comprising:
a memory that stores computer executable components; and a processor, operably coupled to the memory, and that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components comprise:
a transfer learning component that executes a machine learning task using an existing artificial intelligence model on a sample dataset based on a similarity between the sample dataset and a historical dataset, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is generated by automated machine learning and trained on the historical dataset. 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
a historical component that generates a historical log that includes the historical dataset and a historical configuration setting, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is trained on the historical dataset using the historical configuration setting. 3. The system of claim 2, further comprising:
an embedding component that abstracts the sample dataset and a configuration setting of the machine learning task into a defined embedding format, wherein the embedding component further abstracts the historical dataset and the historical configuration setting into the defined embedding format. 4. The system of claim 3, further comprising:
a similarity component that employs an artificial intelligence model to determine a similarity score that characterizes the similarity between the sample dataset and the historical dataset based on the defined embedding format. 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the similarity component further employs the artificial intelligence model with regards to the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting based on the defined embedding format, and wherein the similarity score further characterizes a similarity between the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting. 6. The system of claim 4, further comprising:
a model component that runs the existing artificial intelligence model on the sample dataset with the configuration setting based on the similarity score being greater than a defined threshold. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the model component further utilizes a transfer learning process to adapt the existing artificial intelligence model to the configuration setting and leverage historical results from the existing artificial intelligence model to accelerate execution of the machine learning task with the sample dataset. 8. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
a similarity component that determines a plurality of similarity scores between a plurality of existing artificial intelligence models generated by the automated machine learning and the machine learning task. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the plurality of similarity scores characterize a similarity between the plurality of existing artificial intelligence models and the machine learning task based on historical datasets and historical configuration settings used by the automated machine learning to train the plurality of existing artificial intelligence models and the sample dataset and a configuration setting of the machine learning task. 10. The system of claim 9, further comprising:
a model component that selects the existing artificial intelligence model from the plurality of existing artificial intelligence models for execution of the machine learning task on the sample dataset based on a similarity score of the existing artificial intelligence model being greater than other similarity scores from the plurality of similarity scores. 11. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
executing, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, a machine learning task using an existing artificial intelligence model on a sample dataset based on a similarity between the sample dataset and a historical dataset, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is generated by automated machine learning and trained on the historical dataset. 12. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, further comprising:
generating, by the system, a historical log that includes the historical dataset and a historical configuration setting, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is trained on the historical dataset using the historical configuration setting; abstracting, by the system, the sample dataset and a configuration setting of the machine learning task into a defined embedding format; and abstracting, by the system, the historical dataset and the historical configuration setting into the defined embedding format. 13. The computer-implemented method of claim 12, further comprising:
employing, by the system, an artificial intelligence model to determine a similarity score that characterizes the similarity between the sample dataset and the historical dataset based on the defined embedding format. 14. The computer-implemented method of claim 13, wherein the artificial intelligence model is further employed with regards to the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting based on the defined embedding format, and wherein the similarity score further characterizes a similarity between the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting. 15. The computer-implemented method of claim 13, further comprising:
running, by the system, the existing artificial intelligence model on the sample dataset with the configuration setting based on the similarity score being greater than a defined threshold. 16. A computer program product for accelerating execution of a machine learning task, the computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions executable by a processor to cause the processor to:
execute, by the processor, the machine learning task using an existing artificial intelligence model on a sample dataset based on a similarity between the sample dataset and a historical dataset, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is generated by automated machine learning and trained on the historical dataset. 17. The computer program product of claim 16, wherein the program instructions further cause the processor to:
generate, by the processor, a historical log that includes the historical dataset and a historical configuration setting, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is trained on the historical dataset using the historical configuration setting; abstract, by the processor, the sample dataset and a configuration setting of the machine learning task into a defined embedding format; and abstract, by the processor, the historical dataset and the historical configuration setting into the defined embedding format. 18. The computer program product of claim 17, wherein the program instructions further cause the processor to:
employ, by the processor, an artificial intelligence model to determine a similarity score that characterizes the similarity between the sample dataset and the historical dataset based on the defined embedding format. 19. The computer program product of claim 18, wherein the artificial intelligence model is further employed with regards to the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting based on the defined embedding format, and wherein the similarity score further characterizes a similarity between the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting. 20. The computer program product of claim 18, wherein the program instructions further cause the processor to:
run, by the processor, the existing artificial intelligence model on the sample dataset with the configuration setting based on the similarity score being greater than a defined threshold. | Techniques regarding transferring learning outcomes across machine learning tasks in automated machine learning systems are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a system, which can comprise a memory that can store computer executable components. The system can also comprise a processor, operably coupled to the memory, and that can execute the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can comprise a transfer learning component that can executes a machine learning task using an existing artificial intelligence model on a sample dataset based on a similarity between the sample dataset and a historical dataset. The existing artificial intelligence model can be generated by automated machine learning and trained on the historical dataset.1. A system, comprising:
a memory that stores computer executable components; and a processor, operably coupled to the memory, and that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components comprise:
a transfer learning component that executes a machine learning task using an existing artificial intelligence model on a sample dataset based on a similarity between the sample dataset and a historical dataset, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is generated by automated machine learning and trained on the historical dataset. 2. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
a historical component that generates a historical log that includes the historical dataset and a historical configuration setting, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is trained on the historical dataset using the historical configuration setting. 3. The system of claim 2, further comprising:
an embedding component that abstracts the sample dataset and a configuration setting of the machine learning task into a defined embedding format, wherein the embedding component further abstracts the historical dataset and the historical configuration setting into the defined embedding format. 4. The system of claim 3, further comprising:
a similarity component that employs an artificial intelligence model to determine a similarity score that characterizes the similarity between the sample dataset and the historical dataset based on the defined embedding format. 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the similarity component further employs the artificial intelligence model with regards to the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting based on the defined embedding format, and wherein the similarity score further characterizes a similarity between the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting. 6. The system of claim 4, further comprising:
a model component that runs the existing artificial intelligence model on the sample dataset with the configuration setting based on the similarity score being greater than a defined threshold. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the model component further utilizes a transfer learning process to adapt the existing artificial intelligence model to the configuration setting and leverage historical results from the existing artificial intelligence model to accelerate execution of the machine learning task with the sample dataset. 8. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
a similarity component that determines a plurality of similarity scores between a plurality of existing artificial intelligence models generated by the automated machine learning and the machine learning task. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein the plurality of similarity scores characterize a similarity between the plurality of existing artificial intelligence models and the machine learning task based on historical datasets and historical configuration settings used by the automated machine learning to train the plurality of existing artificial intelligence models and the sample dataset and a configuration setting of the machine learning task. 10. The system of claim 9, further comprising:
a model component that selects the existing artificial intelligence model from the plurality of existing artificial intelligence models for execution of the machine learning task on the sample dataset based on a similarity score of the existing artificial intelligence model being greater than other similarity scores from the plurality of similarity scores. 11. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
executing, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, a machine learning task using an existing artificial intelligence model on a sample dataset based on a similarity between the sample dataset and a historical dataset, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is generated by automated machine learning and trained on the historical dataset. 12. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, further comprising:
generating, by the system, a historical log that includes the historical dataset and a historical configuration setting, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is trained on the historical dataset using the historical configuration setting; abstracting, by the system, the sample dataset and a configuration setting of the machine learning task into a defined embedding format; and abstracting, by the system, the historical dataset and the historical configuration setting into the defined embedding format. 13. The computer-implemented method of claim 12, further comprising:
employing, by the system, an artificial intelligence model to determine a similarity score that characterizes the similarity between the sample dataset and the historical dataset based on the defined embedding format. 14. The computer-implemented method of claim 13, wherein the artificial intelligence model is further employed with regards to the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting based on the defined embedding format, and wherein the similarity score further characterizes a similarity between the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting. 15. The computer-implemented method of claim 13, further comprising:
running, by the system, the existing artificial intelligence model on the sample dataset with the configuration setting based on the similarity score being greater than a defined threshold. 16. A computer program product for accelerating execution of a machine learning task, the computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions executable by a processor to cause the processor to:
execute, by the processor, the machine learning task using an existing artificial intelligence model on a sample dataset based on a similarity between the sample dataset and a historical dataset, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is generated by automated machine learning and trained on the historical dataset. 17. The computer program product of claim 16, wherein the program instructions further cause the processor to:
generate, by the processor, a historical log that includes the historical dataset and a historical configuration setting, wherein the existing artificial intelligence model is trained on the historical dataset using the historical configuration setting; abstract, by the processor, the sample dataset and a configuration setting of the machine learning task into a defined embedding format; and abstract, by the processor, the historical dataset and the historical configuration setting into the defined embedding format. 18. The computer program product of claim 17, wherein the program instructions further cause the processor to:
employ, by the processor, an artificial intelligence model to determine a similarity score that characterizes the similarity between the sample dataset and the historical dataset based on the defined embedding format. 19. The computer program product of claim 18, wherein the artificial intelligence model is further employed with regards to the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting based on the defined embedding format, and wherein the similarity score further characterizes a similarity between the configuration setting and the historical configuration setting. 20. The computer program product of claim 18, wherein the program instructions further cause the processor to:
run, by the processor, the existing artificial intelligence model on the sample dataset with the configuration setting based on the similarity score being greater than a defined threshold. | 3,600 |
349,082 | 16,806,618 | 3,655 | This disclosure describes techniques to control LED lighting systems using a circuit that includes communication, control and LED driver circuitry specific to a limited number of particular lighting functions. The circuit may communicate via a standard communication bus protocol and include feedback, protection and sensing circuitry to monitor the lighting functions and LED performance. The circuit may be small enough to be included as part of a lighting assembly, such as a vehicle headlight assembly. The included feedback and monitoring circuitry that may be physically close the driven LEDs may simplify the wiring when compared to other techniques. A configuration process for the circuit may further simplify the wiring connections, as well as reduce the development and manufacturing costs for lighting systems that may use the circuit. Limiting the lighting functions of each circuit may improve thermal management by distributing the thermal load. | 1: A circuit configured to control a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) to perform a specified lighting function, the circuit comprising:
communication circuitry configured to receive and interpret a message from a bus controller, wherein the message comprises an identifier; a configuration memory; and an LED driver circuit, configured to drive the set of LEDs to perform the specified lighting function, processing circuitry configured to:
determine whether the identifier in the received message matches the specified lighting function for the circuit; and
in response to determining that the identifier in the received message matches the specified lighting function stored in the configuration memory, operate the LED driver circuit to perform the specified lighting function. 2: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the message comprises a lighting function activation flag and an LED brightness level. 3: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the specified lighting function stored at the configuration memory includes one of: a high beam function, a low beam function, a daytime running light (DRL) function; a turn indicator function; and a fog lamp function. 4: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the circuit is configured to perform one and only one of the following specified lighting functions at a given time: a high beam and a low beam function or a daytime running light (DRL) and turn indicator function. 5: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the configuration memory is configured to store information that includes a quantity of LEDs in the set of LEDs and a type of LEDs in the set of LEDs. 6: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the configuration memory is a one-time programmable (OTP) memory. 7: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the LED driver circuit comprises:
a DC-DC driver circuit; and sensing circuitry configured to monitor performance of the set of LEDs. 8: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the bus controller is configured to communicate according to a two-wire bus communication standard selected from one of: controller area network (CAN), controller area network-flexible data (CAN-FD), UARToverCAN (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter), or local interconnect network (LIN). 9: The circuit of claim 1, further comprising communication output terminals configured to control one or more switches, wherein the circuit is configured to drive the set of LEDs via the one or more switches to perform the specified lighting function. 10: The circuit of claim 1, further comprising communication output terminals configured to communicate with one or more secondary power supplies. 11: The circuit of claim 1, further comprising processing circuitry operatively coupled to the configuration memory, the communication circuitry, and the LED driver circuit, wherein the processing circuitry is configured to control the LED driver circuit based on the message received by the communication circuitry and information stored at the configuration memory. 12: A system comprising:
a bus controller; a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs); a circuit configured to communicate with the bus controller and drive the set of LEDs to perform a specified lighting function, the circuit comprising: a configuration memory; and an LED driver circuit, configured to drive the set of LEDs to perform the specified lighting function; processing circuitry configured to:
determine whether the identifier in the received message matches the specified lighting function for the circuit;
in response to determining that the identifier in the received message matches the specified lighting function stored in the configuration memory, operate the LED driver circuit to perform the specified lighting function. 13: The system of claim 12, wherein the set of LEDs is a first set of LEDs and the circuit is a first circuit, the system further comprising a second set of LEDs and a second circuit,
wherein the first circuit is configured to perform one or more of the following lighting functions: a high beam function, a low beam function; a daytime running light (DRL) function; a turn indicator function; and a fog lamp function, based on the identifier in the received message, and the second circuit is configured to perform one of the lighting functions different from the lighting function performed by the first circuit. 14: The system of claim 13, wherein the bus controller is configured to synchronize and resynchronize the first circuit and the second circuit. 15: The system of claim 12, wherein the circuit is configured to perform one and only one of the following functions a given time: a high beam and a low beam function or a daytime running light (DRL) and turn indicator function. 16: The system of claim 12, wherein the configuration memory is a one-time programmable (OTP) memory and is configured to store information include a quantity of LEDs in the set of LEDs and type of LEDs in the set of LEDs. 17: The system of claim 12, wherein the two-wire bus communication standard is selected from one of: controller area network (CAN), controller area network-flexible data (CAN-FD), UARToverCAN (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter), or local interconnect network (LIN). 18: The system of claim 12, further comprising a switch network, wherein the circuit is configured to control a portion of the set of LEDs via the switch network. 19: The system of claim 18, wherein the switch network is a matrix manager. 20: The system of claim 18, wherein the set of LEDs is configured to operate as a wiping turn indicator. 21. (canceled) 22: A method comprising:
receiving, by a circuit, a message from a bus controller via a communication bus; determining, by the circuit, whether the message includes a function identifier that matches a specified function performed by the circuit; in response to determining that the message includes the function identifier that matches the specified function performed by the circuit, driving, by the circuit, a set of LEDs based on:
instructions included in the message from the bus controller; and
a configuration of the circuit stored at a configuration memory of the circuit. 23: The method of claim 22, wherein the message comprises a lighting function activation flag and a LED brightness level. 24: The system of claim 13,
wherein the identifier in the received message comprises a common identifier, and wherein in response to determining the identifier is a common identifier:
the first circuit is configured to change the first set of LEDs to a specified level defined by the common identifier, and
the second circuit is configured to change the second set of LEDs to the specified level defined by the common identifier. | This disclosure describes techniques to control LED lighting systems using a circuit that includes communication, control and LED driver circuitry specific to a limited number of particular lighting functions. The circuit may communicate via a standard communication bus protocol and include feedback, protection and sensing circuitry to monitor the lighting functions and LED performance. The circuit may be small enough to be included as part of a lighting assembly, such as a vehicle headlight assembly. The included feedback and monitoring circuitry that may be physically close the driven LEDs may simplify the wiring when compared to other techniques. A configuration process for the circuit may further simplify the wiring connections, as well as reduce the development and manufacturing costs for lighting systems that may use the circuit. Limiting the lighting functions of each circuit may improve thermal management by distributing the thermal load.1: A circuit configured to control a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) to perform a specified lighting function, the circuit comprising:
communication circuitry configured to receive and interpret a message from a bus controller, wherein the message comprises an identifier; a configuration memory; and an LED driver circuit, configured to drive the set of LEDs to perform the specified lighting function, processing circuitry configured to:
determine whether the identifier in the received message matches the specified lighting function for the circuit; and
in response to determining that the identifier in the received message matches the specified lighting function stored in the configuration memory, operate the LED driver circuit to perform the specified lighting function. 2: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the message comprises a lighting function activation flag and an LED brightness level. 3: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the specified lighting function stored at the configuration memory includes one of: a high beam function, a low beam function, a daytime running light (DRL) function; a turn indicator function; and a fog lamp function. 4: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the circuit is configured to perform one and only one of the following specified lighting functions at a given time: a high beam and a low beam function or a daytime running light (DRL) and turn indicator function. 5: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the configuration memory is configured to store information that includes a quantity of LEDs in the set of LEDs and a type of LEDs in the set of LEDs. 6: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the configuration memory is a one-time programmable (OTP) memory. 7: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the LED driver circuit comprises:
a DC-DC driver circuit; and sensing circuitry configured to monitor performance of the set of LEDs. 8: The circuit of claim 1, wherein the bus controller is configured to communicate according to a two-wire bus communication standard selected from one of: controller area network (CAN), controller area network-flexible data (CAN-FD), UARToverCAN (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter), or local interconnect network (LIN). 9: The circuit of claim 1, further comprising communication output terminals configured to control one or more switches, wherein the circuit is configured to drive the set of LEDs via the one or more switches to perform the specified lighting function. 10: The circuit of claim 1, further comprising communication output terminals configured to communicate with one or more secondary power supplies. 11: The circuit of claim 1, further comprising processing circuitry operatively coupled to the configuration memory, the communication circuitry, and the LED driver circuit, wherein the processing circuitry is configured to control the LED driver circuit based on the message received by the communication circuitry and information stored at the configuration memory. 12: A system comprising:
a bus controller; a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs); a circuit configured to communicate with the bus controller and drive the set of LEDs to perform a specified lighting function, the circuit comprising: a configuration memory; and an LED driver circuit, configured to drive the set of LEDs to perform the specified lighting function; processing circuitry configured to:
determine whether the identifier in the received message matches the specified lighting function for the circuit;
in response to determining that the identifier in the received message matches the specified lighting function stored in the configuration memory, operate the LED driver circuit to perform the specified lighting function. 13: The system of claim 12, wherein the set of LEDs is a first set of LEDs and the circuit is a first circuit, the system further comprising a second set of LEDs and a second circuit,
wherein the first circuit is configured to perform one or more of the following lighting functions: a high beam function, a low beam function; a daytime running light (DRL) function; a turn indicator function; and a fog lamp function, based on the identifier in the received message, and the second circuit is configured to perform one of the lighting functions different from the lighting function performed by the first circuit. 14: The system of claim 13, wherein the bus controller is configured to synchronize and resynchronize the first circuit and the second circuit. 15: The system of claim 12, wherein the circuit is configured to perform one and only one of the following functions a given time: a high beam and a low beam function or a daytime running light (DRL) and turn indicator function. 16: The system of claim 12, wherein the configuration memory is a one-time programmable (OTP) memory and is configured to store information include a quantity of LEDs in the set of LEDs and type of LEDs in the set of LEDs. 17: The system of claim 12, wherein the two-wire bus communication standard is selected from one of: controller area network (CAN), controller area network-flexible data (CAN-FD), UARToverCAN (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter), or local interconnect network (LIN). 18: The system of claim 12, further comprising a switch network, wherein the circuit is configured to control a portion of the set of LEDs via the switch network. 19: The system of claim 18, wherein the switch network is a matrix manager. 20: The system of claim 18, wherein the set of LEDs is configured to operate as a wiping turn indicator. 21. (canceled) 22: A method comprising:
receiving, by a circuit, a message from a bus controller via a communication bus; determining, by the circuit, whether the message includes a function identifier that matches a specified function performed by the circuit; in response to determining that the message includes the function identifier that matches the specified function performed by the circuit, driving, by the circuit, a set of LEDs based on:
instructions included in the message from the bus controller; and
a configuration of the circuit stored at a configuration memory of the circuit. 23: The method of claim 22, wherein the message comprises a lighting function activation flag and a LED brightness level. 24: The system of claim 13,
wherein the identifier in the received message comprises a common identifier, and wherein in response to determining the identifier is a common identifier:
the first circuit is configured to change the first set of LEDs to a specified level defined by the common identifier, and
the second circuit is configured to change the second set of LEDs to the specified level defined by the common identifier. | 3,600 |
349,083 | 16,806,633 | 3,655 | A character inputting device includes a storing part, a category classifying part, a conversion candidate obtaining part, and a conversion candidate displaying part. The storing part stores a word dictionary registering words and category-classified dictionaries registering respective peculiar words to categories. The category classifying part classifies the category about an electronic document and selects the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the category. The conversion candidate obtaining part, when a character storing is inputted or selected to the electronic document, obtains conversion candidates to the character storing on the basis of the words in the word dictionary and the selected category-classified dictionary. The conversion candidate displaying part makes a displaying part display the obtained conversion candidates in an order based on a display priority of each word while setting the display priority of the word in the selected category-classified dictionary higher than the display priority of the word in the word dictionary. | 1. A character inputting device comprising:
a storing part storing a word dictionary, in which a plurality of words are registered, and a plurality of category-classified dictionaries, in which respective peculiar words to a plurality of categories are registered; a category classifying part classifying the category with regard to an electronic document and selecting the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the category; a conversion candidate obtaining part, when a character storing is inputted or selected with regard to the electronic document, obtaining one or more conversion candidates corresponding to the character storing on the basis of the word registered in the word dictionary and the word registered in the category-classified dictionary selected by the category classifying part; and a conversion candidate displaying part making a displaying part display the one or more conversion candidates obtained by the conversion candidate obtaining part in an order based on a display priority of each word while setting the display priority of the word registered in the category-classified dictionary selected by the category classifying part higher than the display priority of the word registered in the word dictionary. 2. The character inputting device according to claim 1, wherein
the storing part stores the plurality of category-classified dictionaries respectively corresponding to a plurality of fields while treating the fields of the electronic document as the respective categories, the category classifying part classifies the field as the category on the basis of contents of the electronic document, and selects the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the field. 3. The character inputting device according to claim 1, wherein
the storing part stores the plurality of category-classified dictionaries respectively corresponding to a plurality of skill levels while treating the skill levels of the creator in the field of the electronic document as the respective categories, the category classifying part classifies the skill level as the category on the basis of contents of the electronic document, and selects the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the skill level. 4. The character inputting device according to claim 1, wherein
the storing part stores the plurality of category-classified dictionaries respectively corresponding to a plurality of creator types while treating the creator types of the creator of the electronic document to the respective categories, the category classifying part classifies the creator type as the category on the basis of contents of the electronic document, and selects the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the creator type. 5. The character inputting device according to claim 1, wherein
the conversion candidate displaying part displays the one or more conversion candidates in an order based on the display priority and respective use histories of the one or more conversion candidates. 6. The communicating device according to claim 1, wherein
the category classifying part extracts the word or a sentence used in a body of the electronic document being created, analyzes semantic contents or a use frequency of the word or the sentence to classify the category of the electronic document, and after detecting the category of the electronic document being created, further narrows the category on the basis of the word or the sentence used in the electronic document advanced in creating work. 7. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing a character inputting program in an information processing device,
wherein the character inputting program makes a computer of the information processing execute: a first step storing a word dictionary, in which a plurality of words are registered, and a plurality of category-classified dictionaries, in which respective peculiar words to a plurality of categories are registered; a second step classifying the category with regard to an electronic document and selecting the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the category; a third step, when a character storing is inputted or selected with regard to the electronic document, obtaining one or more conversion candidates corresponding to the character storing on the basis of the word registered in the word dictionary and the word registered in the category-classified dictionary selected by the category classifying part; and a fourth step making a displaying part display the one or more conversion candidates obtained with regard to the character string in an order based on the display priority of each word while setting the display priority of the word registered in the category-classified dictionary selected with regard to the electronic document higher than the display priority of the word registered in the word dictionary. | A character inputting device includes a storing part, a category classifying part, a conversion candidate obtaining part, and a conversion candidate displaying part. The storing part stores a word dictionary registering words and category-classified dictionaries registering respective peculiar words to categories. The category classifying part classifies the category about an electronic document and selects the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the category. The conversion candidate obtaining part, when a character storing is inputted or selected to the electronic document, obtains conversion candidates to the character storing on the basis of the words in the word dictionary and the selected category-classified dictionary. The conversion candidate displaying part makes a displaying part display the obtained conversion candidates in an order based on a display priority of each word while setting the display priority of the word in the selected category-classified dictionary higher than the display priority of the word in the word dictionary.1. A character inputting device comprising:
a storing part storing a word dictionary, in which a plurality of words are registered, and a plurality of category-classified dictionaries, in which respective peculiar words to a plurality of categories are registered; a category classifying part classifying the category with regard to an electronic document and selecting the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the category; a conversion candidate obtaining part, when a character storing is inputted or selected with regard to the electronic document, obtaining one or more conversion candidates corresponding to the character storing on the basis of the word registered in the word dictionary and the word registered in the category-classified dictionary selected by the category classifying part; and a conversion candidate displaying part making a displaying part display the one or more conversion candidates obtained by the conversion candidate obtaining part in an order based on a display priority of each word while setting the display priority of the word registered in the category-classified dictionary selected by the category classifying part higher than the display priority of the word registered in the word dictionary. 2. The character inputting device according to claim 1, wherein
the storing part stores the plurality of category-classified dictionaries respectively corresponding to a plurality of fields while treating the fields of the electronic document as the respective categories, the category classifying part classifies the field as the category on the basis of contents of the electronic document, and selects the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the field. 3. The character inputting device according to claim 1, wherein
the storing part stores the plurality of category-classified dictionaries respectively corresponding to a plurality of skill levels while treating the skill levels of the creator in the field of the electronic document as the respective categories, the category classifying part classifies the skill level as the category on the basis of contents of the electronic document, and selects the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the skill level. 4. The character inputting device according to claim 1, wherein
the storing part stores the plurality of category-classified dictionaries respectively corresponding to a plurality of creator types while treating the creator types of the creator of the electronic document to the respective categories, the category classifying part classifies the creator type as the category on the basis of contents of the electronic document, and selects the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the creator type. 5. The character inputting device according to claim 1, wherein
the conversion candidate displaying part displays the one or more conversion candidates in an order based on the display priority and respective use histories of the one or more conversion candidates. 6. The communicating device according to claim 1, wherein
the category classifying part extracts the word or a sentence used in a body of the electronic document being created, analyzes semantic contents or a use frequency of the word or the sentence to classify the category of the electronic document, and after detecting the category of the electronic document being created, further narrows the category on the basis of the word or the sentence used in the electronic document advanced in creating work. 7. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing a character inputting program in an information processing device,
wherein the character inputting program makes a computer of the information processing execute: a first step storing a word dictionary, in which a plurality of words are registered, and a plurality of category-classified dictionaries, in which respective peculiar words to a plurality of categories are registered; a second step classifying the category with regard to an electronic document and selecting the category-classified dictionary corresponding to the category; a third step, when a character storing is inputted or selected with regard to the electronic document, obtaining one or more conversion candidates corresponding to the character storing on the basis of the word registered in the word dictionary and the word registered in the category-classified dictionary selected by the category classifying part; and a fourth step making a displaying part display the one or more conversion candidates obtained with regard to the character string in an order based on the display priority of each word while setting the display priority of the word registered in the category-classified dictionary selected with regard to the electronic document higher than the display priority of the word registered in the word dictionary. | 3,600 |
349,084 | 16,806,629 | 2,826 | A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a fin structure on the substrate, a gate structure on the fin structure, a gate spacer on at least on side surface of the gate structure, and a source/drain structure on the fin structure, wherein a topmost portion of a bottom surface of the gate spacer is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of the fin structure, and a topmost portion of a top surface of the source/drain structure is lower than the topmost portion of the top surface of the fin structure. | 1. A semiconductor device comprising:
a substrate; a fin structure on the substrate; a gate structure on the fin structure; a gate spacer on at least one side surface of the gate structure; and a source/drain structure on the fin structure, wherein a topmost portion of a bottom surface of the gate spacer is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of the fin structure, and a topmost portion of a top surface of the source/drain structure is lower than the topmost portion of the top surface of the fin structure. 2. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein
the gate spacer comprises an inner side surface contacting the gate structure and an outer side surface opposite to the inner side surface, and the source/drain structure comprises a portion such that a distance from the portion of the source/drain structure to the gate structure in a horizontal direction is smaller than a distance from the outer side surface of the gate spacer to the gate structure in the horizontal direction. 3. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein
the topmost portion of the bottom surface of the gate spacer is higher than a bottommost portion of the top surface of the fin structure. 4. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the source/drain structure is doped with a p-type dopant. 5. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein
the fin structure comprises a plurality of channels separated from each other in a vertical direction, the topmost portion of the bottom surface of the gate spacer is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of a topmost channel from among the plurality of channels, and the topmost portion of the top surface of the source/drain structure is lower than the topmost portion of the top surface of the topmost channel. 6. A semiconductor device comprising:
a substrate comprising a first region and a second region; a first fin structure on the first region; a second fin structure on the second region; a first gate structure on the first fin structure; a second gate structure on the second fin structure; a first gate spacer on at least one side surface of the first gate structure; a second gate spacer on at least one side surface of the second gate structure; a first source/drain structure on the first fin structure; and a second source/drain structure on the second fin structure, wherein a topmost portion of a bottom surface of the first gate spacer is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of the first fin structure, and wherein a topmost portion of a top surface of the first source/drain structure is lower than the topmost portion of the top surface of the first fin structure. 7. The semiconductor device of claim 6, wherein
the first source/drain structure comprises a first source/drain layer and a first capping layer directly on the first source/drain layer, and the second source/drain structure comprises a second source/drain layer, a third source/drain layer on the second source/drain layer, and a second capping layer on the third source/drain layer. 8. The semiconductor device of claim 7, wherein a Si concentration of the first source/drain layer is lower than a Si concentration of the first capping layer, and
wherein a Si concentration of the second source/drain layer is lower than a Si concentration of the second capping layer. 9. The semiconductor device of claim 7, wherein
a Si concentration of the third source/drain layer is lower than a Si concentration of the second source/drain layer. 10. The semiconductor device of claim 7, wherein
the first source/drain layer and the second source/drain layer comprise a substantially same first composition, and the first capping layer and the second capping layer comprise a substantially same second composition. 11. The semiconductor device of claim 7, wherein
the first source/drain layer, the second source/drain layer, and the third source/drain layer comprise SiGe. 12. The semiconductor device of claim 7, wherein
the first source/drain layer, the second source/drain layer, and the third source/drain layer comprise a p-type dopant. 13. The semiconductor device of claim 6, wherein
a distance from the topmost portion of the top surface of the first fin structure to a bottommost portion of the top surface of the first fin structure in a vertical direction is less than a distance from a topmost portion of a top surface of the second fin structure to a bottommost portion of the top surface of the second fin structure in the vertical direction. 14. The semiconductor device of claim 6, wherein
a topmost portion of a bottom surface of the second gate spacer is lower than a bottommost portion of a top surface of the second fin structure. 15. The semiconductor device of claim 6, wherein
a height of a topmost portion of a bottom surface of the second gate spacer is greater than or equal to a height of a bottommost portion of a top surface of the second fin structure. 16. A semiconductor device comprising:
a substrate comprising a first region and a second region; a plurality of first fin structures on the first region; a plurality of second fin structures on the second region; a plurality of first gate structures, each first gate structure from among the plurality of first gate structures being on a respective first fin structure from among the plurality of first fin structures; a second gate structure on the plurality of second fin structures; a plurality of first gate spacers, each first gate spacer from among the plurality of first gate spacers being on side surfaces of a respective first gate structure from among the plurality of first gate structures; a second gate spacer on side surfaces of the second gate structure; a plurality of first source/drain structures, each first source/drain structure being on a respective first fin structure from among the plurality of first fin structures; and a second source/drain structure on the plurality of second fin structures, wherein a topmost portion of a bottom surface of each first gate spacer from among the plurality of first gate spacers is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of a respective first fin structure from among the plurality of first fin structures, and a topmost portion of a top surface of each first source/drain structure from among the plurality of first source/drain structures is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of a respective first fin structure from among the plurality of first fin structures. 17. The semiconductor device of claim 16, wherein
the plurality of first source/drain structures are separated from one another, and the second source/drain structure contacts all of the plurality of second fin structures. 18. The semiconductor device of claim 16, wherein
a pitch between adjacent first fin structures from among the plurality of first fin structures is greater than a pitch between adjacent second fin structures from among the plurality of second fin structures. 19. The semiconductor device of claim 16, wherein
a length of each first source/drain structure from among the plurality of first source/drain structures in a vertical direction is less than a length of the second source/drain structure in the vertical direction. 20. The semiconductor device of claim 16, wherein
each first source/drain structure from among the plurality of first source/drain structures comprises a first predetermined number of layers, and the second source/drain structure comprises a second predetermined number of layers, the second predetermined number being greater than the first predetermined number. | A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a fin structure on the substrate, a gate structure on the fin structure, a gate spacer on at least on side surface of the gate structure, and a source/drain structure on the fin structure, wherein a topmost portion of a bottom surface of the gate spacer is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of the fin structure, and a topmost portion of a top surface of the source/drain structure is lower than the topmost portion of the top surface of the fin structure.1. A semiconductor device comprising:
a substrate; a fin structure on the substrate; a gate structure on the fin structure; a gate spacer on at least one side surface of the gate structure; and a source/drain structure on the fin structure, wherein a topmost portion of a bottom surface of the gate spacer is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of the fin structure, and a topmost portion of a top surface of the source/drain structure is lower than the topmost portion of the top surface of the fin structure. 2. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein
the gate spacer comprises an inner side surface contacting the gate structure and an outer side surface opposite to the inner side surface, and the source/drain structure comprises a portion such that a distance from the portion of the source/drain structure to the gate structure in a horizontal direction is smaller than a distance from the outer side surface of the gate spacer to the gate structure in the horizontal direction. 3. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein
the topmost portion of the bottom surface of the gate spacer is higher than a bottommost portion of the top surface of the fin structure. 4. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein the source/drain structure is doped with a p-type dopant. 5. The semiconductor device of claim 1, wherein
the fin structure comprises a plurality of channels separated from each other in a vertical direction, the topmost portion of the bottom surface of the gate spacer is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of a topmost channel from among the plurality of channels, and the topmost portion of the top surface of the source/drain structure is lower than the topmost portion of the top surface of the topmost channel. 6. A semiconductor device comprising:
a substrate comprising a first region and a second region; a first fin structure on the first region; a second fin structure on the second region; a first gate structure on the first fin structure; a second gate structure on the second fin structure; a first gate spacer on at least one side surface of the first gate structure; a second gate spacer on at least one side surface of the second gate structure; a first source/drain structure on the first fin structure; and a second source/drain structure on the second fin structure, wherein a topmost portion of a bottom surface of the first gate spacer is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of the first fin structure, and wherein a topmost portion of a top surface of the first source/drain structure is lower than the topmost portion of the top surface of the first fin structure. 7. The semiconductor device of claim 6, wherein
the first source/drain structure comprises a first source/drain layer and a first capping layer directly on the first source/drain layer, and the second source/drain structure comprises a second source/drain layer, a third source/drain layer on the second source/drain layer, and a second capping layer on the third source/drain layer. 8. The semiconductor device of claim 7, wherein a Si concentration of the first source/drain layer is lower than a Si concentration of the first capping layer, and
wherein a Si concentration of the second source/drain layer is lower than a Si concentration of the second capping layer. 9. The semiconductor device of claim 7, wherein
a Si concentration of the third source/drain layer is lower than a Si concentration of the second source/drain layer. 10. The semiconductor device of claim 7, wherein
the first source/drain layer and the second source/drain layer comprise a substantially same first composition, and the first capping layer and the second capping layer comprise a substantially same second composition. 11. The semiconductor device of claim 7, wherein
the first source/drain layer, the second source/drain layer, and the third source/drain layer comprise SiGe. 12. The semiconductor device of claim 7, wherein
the first source/drain layer, the second source/drain layer, and the third source/drain layer comprise a p-type dopant. 13. The semiconductor device of claim 6, wherein
a distance from the topmost portion of the top surface of the first fin structure to a bottommost portion of the top surface of the first fin structure in a vertical direction is less than a distance from a topmost portion of a top surface of the second fin structure to a bottommost portion of the top surface of the second fin structure in the vertical direction. 14. The semiconductor device of claim 6, wherein
a topmost portion of a bottom surface of the second gate spacer is lower than a bottommost portion of a top surface of the second fin structure. 15. The semiconductor device of claim 6, wherein
a height of a topmost portion of a bottom surface of the second gate spacer is greater than or equal to a height of a bottommost portion of a top surface of the second fin structure. 16. A semiconductor device comprising:
a substrate comprising a first region and a second region; a plurality of first fin structures on the first region; a plurality of second fin structures on the second region; a plurality of first gate structures, each first gate structure from among the plurality of first gate structures being on a respective first fin structure from among the plurality of first fin structures; a second gate structure on the plurality of second fin structures; a plurality of first gate spacers, each first gate spacer from among the plurality of first gate spacers being on side surfaces of a respective first gate structure from among the plurality of first gate structures; a second gate spacer on side surfaces of the second gate structure; a plurality of first source/drain structures, each first source/drain structure being on a respective first fin structure from among the plurality of first fin structures; and a second source/drain structure on the plurality of second fin structures, wherein a topmost portion of a bottom surface of each first gate spacer from among the plurality of first gate spacers is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of a respective first fin structure from among the plurality of first fin structures, and a topmost portion of a top surface of each first source/drain structure from among the plurality of first source/drain structures is lower than a topmost portion of a top surface of a respective first fin structure from among the plurality of first fin structures. 17. The semiconductor device of claim 16, wherein
the plurality of first source/drain structures are separated from one another, and the second source/drain structure contacts all of the plurality of second fin structures. 18. The semiconductor device of claim 16, wherein
a pitch between adjacent first fin structures from among the plurality of first fin structures is greater than a pitch between adjacent second fin structures from among the plurality of second fin structures. 19. The semiconductor device of claim 16, wherein
a length of each first source/drain structure from among the plurality of first source/drain structures in a vertical direction is less than a length of the second source/drain structure in the vertical direction. 20. The semiconductor device of claim 16, wherein
each first source/drain structure from among the plurality of first source/drain structures comprises a first predetermined number of layers, and the second source/drain structure comprises a second predetermined number of layers, the second predetermined number being greater than the first predetermined number. | 2,800 |
349,085 | 16,806,607 | 2,826 | A transmitter includes a processor configured to convert a primary sequence of modulation symbols into a primary signal using a universal pulse shape. The processor is further configured to convert an auxiliary sequence of modulation symbols, created from the primary sequence, to an auxiliary signal using an altered version of the universal pulse shape. In addition, the processor is configured to combine the primary signal and the auxiliary signal to create a joint output signal. | 1. A transmitter, comprising:
a processor configured to:
convert a primary sequence of modulation symbols into a primary signal using a universal pulse shape;
convert an auxiliary sequence of modulation symbols, created from the primary sequence, to an auxiliary signal using an altered version of the universal pulse shape; and
combine the primary signal and the auxiliary signal to create a joint output signal. 2. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein a peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) of the output signal is lower than a PAPR of the primary signal. 3. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the altered version of the universal pulse shape comprises an alteration via a shift in time and/or attenuation of the universal pulse shape. 4. The transmitter of claim 3, wherein the processor is configured to combine the primary signal and the auxiliary signal at a level of the respective modulation symbol sequences to generate an intermediate joint sequence of modulation symbols using information about the altered version of the universal pulse shape. 5. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the universal pulse shape is a Gaussian pulse shape or an approximation thereof. 6. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the primary sequence of modulation symbols maps an input bit stream according to at least one of a plurality of modulation schemes, the plurality of modulation schemes including:
a binary-phase shift keying (BPSK) modulation scheme, a quadrature-phase shift keying (QPSK) modulation scheme, a higher order phase shift keying (PSK) modulation scheme, and a quadrature-amplitude modulation (QAM) scheme, and wherein the primary sequence and the auxiliary sequence further go through complex phase rotation between consecutive symbols by a fraction of m 7. The transmitter of claim 6, wherein the primary sequence of modulation symbols switches between at least two of the plurality of modulation schemes while mapping the input bit stream. 8. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the auxiliary sequence is created from the primary sequence by generating each modulation symbol of the auxiliary sequence from a corresponding modulation symbol of the primary sequence and at least one preceding or subsequent modulation symbol of the primary sequence. 9. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to perform, when processing is in a frequency domain, at least one of the following operations to the primary sequence, to the auxiliary sequence, and/or to a combined joint sequence thereof:
a discrete Fourier transformation (DFT), a cyclic extension, and a filtering process with information about the universal pulse shape and/or about the altered version of the universal pulse shape; and wherein the processor is configured to perform, when processing is in a time domain, at least one of the following operations to the primary sequence, to the auxiliary sequence, and/or to a combined joint sequence thereof:
an up-sampling, and
a filtering process with information about the universal pulse shape and/or about the altered version of the universal pulse shape. 10. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein a plurality of finite sub-sequences of consecutive symbols of the primary sequence is cyclically extended to create a plurality of respective finite sub-sequences of consecutive symbols of the auxiliary sequence. 11. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to provide the joint output signal for transmission using any one of:
frequency division multiplexing (FDM), discrete-Fourier-transform (DFT) spread orthogonal FDM (DFT-s-OFDM), single carrier FDM (SC-FDM), a transmission based on frequency division multiple access (FDMA), and/or a transmission based on interleaved FDMA (IFDMA). 12. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to periodically insert, into the primary sequence, at least one fixed finite sequence of symbols including a unique word (UW). 13. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to periodically insert guard intervals (GIs) into the time domain joint output signal, the guard intervals including at least one of:
a cyclic prefix (CP), a cyclic postfix, a zero prefix (ZP), and a zero tail (ZT). 14. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to create the joint output signal to comply with at least one of a plurality of signal spectral constraints. 15. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to create at least one demodulation reference signal similarly to the joint output signal. 16. A receiver, comprising:
a processor configured to demodulate an input signal received from a transmitter, wherein the input signal is a joint signal created by combining a primary signal and an auxiliary signal, wherein the primary signal is created by converting a primary sequence of modulation symbols using a single universal pulse shape, and wherein the auxiliary signal is created by converting an auxiliary sequence of modulation symbols using an altered version of the universal pulse shape. 17. The receiver of claim 16, wherein the processor is configured to apply a single whitening matched filter (WMF) to the input signal in a frequency domain using information about the universal pulse shape to extract a signal from which a transmitted data stream may be further detected. 18. The receiver of claim 16, wherein the processor is configured to use at least one demodulation reference signal to demodulate the input signal. | A transmitter includes a processor configured to convert a primary sequence of modulation symbols into a primary signal using a universal pulse shape. The processor is further configured to convert an auxiliary sequence of modulation symbols, created from the primary sequence, to an auxiliary signal using an altered version of the universal pulse shape. In addition, the processor is configured to combine the primary signal and the auxiliary signal to create a joint output signal.1. A transmitter, comprising:
a processor configured to:
convert a primary sequence of modulation symbols into a primary signal using a universal pulse shape;
convert an auxiliary sequence of modulation symbols, created from the primary sequence, to an auxiliary signal using an altered version of the universal pulse shape; and
combine the primary signal and the auxiliary signal to create a joint output signal. 2. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein a peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) of the output signal is lower than a PAPR of the primary signal. 3. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the altered version of the universal pulse shape comprises an alteration via a shift in time and/or attenuation of the universal pulse shape. 4. The transmitter of claim 3, wherein the processor is configured to combine the primary signal and the auxiliary signal at a level of the respective modulation symbol sequences to generate an intermediate joint sequence of modulation symbols using information about the altered version of the universal pulse shape. 5. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the universal pulse shape is a Gaussian pulse shape or an approximation thereof. 6. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the primary sequence of modulation symbols maps an input bit stream according to at least one of a plurality of modulation schemes, the plurality of modulation schemes including:
a binary-phase shift keying (BPSK) modulation scheme, a quadrature-phase shift keying (QPSK) modulation scheme, a higher order phase shift keying (PSK) modulation scheme, and a quadrature-amplitude modulation (QAM) scheme, and wherein the primary sequence and the auxiliary sequence further go through complex phase rotation between consecutive symbols by a fraction of m 7. The transmitter of claim 6, wherein the primary sequence of modulation symbols switches between at least two of the plurality of modulation schemes while mapping the input bit stream. 8. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the auxiliary sequence is created from the primary sequence by generating each modulation symbol of the auxiliary sequence from a corresponding modulation symbol of the primary sequence and at least one preceding or subsequent modulation symbol of the primary sequence. 9. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to perform, when processing is in a frequency domain, at least one of the following operations to the primary sequence, to the auxiliary sequence, and/or to a combined joint sequence thereof:
a discrete Fourier transformation (DFT), a cyclic extension, and a filtering process with information about the universal pulse shape and/or about the altered version of the universal pulse shape; and wherein the processor is configured to perform, when processing is in a time domain, at least one of the following operations to the primary sequence, to the auxiliary sequence, and/or to a combined joint sequence thereof:
an up-sampling, and
a filtering process with information about the universal pulse shape and/or about the altered version of the universal pulse shape. 10. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein a plurality of finite sub-sequences of consecutive symbols of the primary sequence is cyclically extended to create a plurality of respective finite sub-sequences of consecutive symbols of the auxiliary sequence. 11. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to provide the joint output signal for transmission using any one of:
frequency division multiplexing (FDM), discrete-Fourier-transform (DFT) spread orthogonal FDM (DFT-s-OFDM), single carrier FDM (SC-FDM), a transmission based on frequency division multiple access (FDMA), and/or a transmission based on interleaved FDMA (IFDMA). 12. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to periodically insert, into the primary sequence, at least one fixed finite sequence of symbols including a unique word (UW). 13. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to periodically insert guard intervals (GIs) into the time domain joint output signal, the guard intervals including at least one of:
a cyclic prefix (CP), a cyclic postfix, a zero prefix (ZP), and a zero tail (ZT). 14. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to create the joint output signal to comply with at least one of a plurality of signal spectral constraints. 15. The transmitter of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to create at least one demodulation reference signal similarly to the joint output signal. 16. A receiver, comprising:
a processor configured to demodulate an input signal received from a transmitter, wherein the input signal is a joint signal created by combining a primary signal and an auxiliary signal, wherein the primary signal is created by converting a primary sequence of modulation symbols using a single universal pulse shape, and wherein the auxiliary signal is created by converting an auxiliary sequence of modulation symbols using an altered version of the universal pulse shape. 17. The receiver of claim 16, wherein the processor is configured to apply a single whitening matched filter (WMF) to the input signal in a frequency domain using information about the universal pulse shape to extract a signal from which a transmitted data stream may be further detected. 18. The receiver of claim 16, wherein the processor is configured to use at least one demodulation reference signal to demodulate the input signal. | 2,800 |
349,086 | 16,806,635 | 2,826 | A lubricant/sealer dispenser is disclosed for a component press-in system that includes a pressurized lubricant/sealer reservoir filled with lubricant/sealer. A nozzle is supplied with lubricant/sealer from the reservoir and includes an offset tip formed of PTFE that is enclosed in a steel tube. A controller controls a motor that rotates the nozzle within an opening in a part at a selected depth. The motor rotates the nozzle about a fixed axis and follows an inner surface of the opening as the part is moved by a robot relative to the nozzle in a selected pattern. The nozzle applies the lubricant/sealer by applying the lubricant/sealer onto the inner surface of the opening. | 1. A method of applying a lubricant/sealer to a part comprising:
transferring a part from a pallet to a lubrication station; rotating a nozzle about a fixed axis; moving the part in a path with the nozzle following an opening defined by the part; supplying the lubricant/sealer to the nozzle; and applying the lubricant/sealer from the nozzle onto an inner surface of the opening. 2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
retaining the part with a robot during the transferring step and moving the part with the robot in a predefined path relative to the nozzle during the wicking step. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the path is a circular path within the opening in the part, and wherein the opening in the part is circular. 4. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
moving the part to a pressing tool with the lubricant/sealer on the inner surface of the opening; and
pressing a component into the opening. 5. The method of claim 4 further comprising:
moving the part from an assembly location to the lubrication station;
rotating the nozzle about a fixed axis;
moving the part in a second path following a second opening defined by the part;
supplying the lubricant/sealer to the nozzle; and
applying the lubricant/sealer from the nozzle onto an inner surface of the second opening. 6. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
the part defining a second opening; and
applying the lubricant/sealer from the nozzle onto a second inner surface of the second opening defined by the part. 7. The method of claim 1 wherein the part is moved by a robot in the transferring step, and wherein the robot moves the part along the path following the opening. 8. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
flexing the nozzle against a biasing force applied by a spring that biases the nozzle into engagement with the inner surface of the opening. 9. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
controlling lubricant/sealer flow to the nozzle with a valve that opens and closes to control lubricant/sealer flow to the nozzle wherein the lubricant/sealer flow is specific to the size of the opening. | A lubricant/sealer dispenser is disclosed for a component press-in system that includes a pressurized lubricant/sealer reservoir filled with lubricant/sealer. A nozzle is supplied with lubricant/sealer from the reservoir and includes an offset tip formed of PTFE that is enclosed in a steel tube. A controller controls a motor that rotates the nozzle within an opening in a part at a selected depth. The motor rotates the nozzle about a fixed axis and follows an inner surface of the opening as the part is moved by a robot relative to the nozzle in a selected pattern. The nozzle applies the lubricant/sealer by applying the lubricant/sealer onto the inner surface of the opening.1. A method of applying a lubricant/sealer to a part comprising:
transferring a part from a pallet to a lubrication station; rotating a nozzle about a fixed axis; moving the part in a path with the nozzle following an opening defined by the part; supplying the lubricant/sealer to the nozzle; and applying the lubricant/sealer from the nozzle onto an inner surface of the opening. 2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
retaining the part with a robot during the transferring step and moving the part with the robot in a predefined path relative to the nozzle during the wicking step. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the path is a circular path within the opening in the part, and wherein the opening in the part is circular. 4. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
moving the part to a pressing tool with the lubricant/sealer on the inner surface of the opening; and
pressing a component into the opening. 5. The method of claim 4 further comprising:
moving the part from an assembly location to the lubrication station;
rotating the nozzle about a fixed axis;
moving the part in a second path following a second opening defined by the part;
supplying the lubricant/sealer to the nozzle; and
applying the lubricant/sealer from the nozzle onto an inner surface of the second opening. 6. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
the part defining a second opening; and
applying the lubricant/sealer from the nozzle onto a second inner surface of the second opening defined by the part. 7. The method of claim 1 wherein the part is moved by a robot in the transferring step, and wherein the robot moves the part along the path following the opening. 8. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
flexing the nozzle against a biasing force applied by a spring that biases the nozzle into engagement with the inner surface of the opening. 9. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
controlling lubricant/sealer flow to the nozzle with a valve that opens and closes to control lubricant/sealer flow to the nozzle wherein the lubricant/sealer flow is specific to the size of the opening. | 2,800 |
349,087 | 16,806,622 | 2,826 | According to one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a first film on a substrate. The method further includes forming a second film on the first film. The method further includes forming a recess in the first film using the second film as a mask. The second film includes a first layer having carbon and a second layer having carbon formed on the first layer. The second layer has a second carbon density lower than a first carbon density of the first layer. | 1. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, the method comprising:
forming a first film on a substrate; forming a second film on the first film; and forming a recess in the first film using the second film as a mask, wherein the second film includes a first layer having carbon and a second layer having carbon formed on the first layer, the second layer having a second carbon density lower than a first carbon density of the first layer. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first carbon density of the first layer is 2.0 g/cm3 or more. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second carbon density of the second layer is less than 2.0 g/cm3. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein a carbon concentration in the second layer is lower than a carbon concentration in the first layer. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first layer is formed by physical vapor deposition (PVD). 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first film includes a plurality of first insulating layers and a plurality of second insulating layers, the first insulating layers and second insulating layers alternately stacked on top of one another 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second film further includes a third layer having carbon formed on the second layer and having a third carbon density higher than the second carbon density. 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the third carbon density is 2.0 g/cm3 or more. 9. The method according to claim 7, wherein a carbon concentration in the third layer is higher than a carbon concentration in the second layer. 10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first film includes a plurality of electrode layers and a plurality of insulating layers, the electrode layers and the insulating layers alternately stacked on top of one another. 11. The method according to claim 1, further comprising forming the recess in the first film using dry etching. 12. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first carbon density of the first layer is 2.3 g/cm3 or more. 13. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second carbon density of the second layer is 1.9 g/cm3 or more and 2.0 g/cm3 or less. 14. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first film includes a diamond-like carbon film. 15. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second film includes an amorphous carbon film. 16. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second layer further includes hydrogen atom. 17. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second layer further includes free hydrogen. 18. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second layer further includes 1.5×1022 atoms/cm3 or more of free hydrogen. | According to one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a first film on a substrate. The method further includes forming a second film on the first film. The method further includes forming a recess in the first film using the second film as a mask. The second film includes a first layer having carbon and a second layer having carbon formed on the first layer. The second layer has a second carbon density lower than a first carbon density of the first layer.1. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, the method comprising:
forming a first film on a substrate; forming a second film on the first film; and forming a recess in the first film using the second film as a mask, wherein the second film includes a first layer having carbon and a second layer having carbon formed on the first layer, the second layer having a second carbon density lower than a first carbon density of the first layer. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first carbon density of the first layer is 2.0 g/cm3 or more. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second carbon density of the second layer is less than 2.0 g/cm3. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein a carbon concentration in the second layer is lower than a carbon concentration in the first layer. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first layer is formed by physical vapor deposition (PVD). 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first film includes a plurality of first insulating layers and a plurality of second insulating layers, the first insulating layers and second insulating layers alternately stacked on top of one another 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second film further includes a third layer having carbon formed on the second layer and having a third carbon density higher than the second carbon density. 8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the third carbon density is 2.0 g/cm3 or more. 9. The method according to claim 7, wherein a carbon concentration in the third layer is higher than a carbon concentration in the second layer. 10. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first film includes a plurality of electrode layers and a plurality of insulating layers, the electrode layers and the insulating layers alternately stacked on top of one another. 11. The method according to claim 1, further comprising forming the recess in the first film using dry etching. 12. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first carbon density of the first layer is 2.3 g/cm3 or more. 13. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second carbon density of the second layer is 1.9 g/cm3 or more and 2.0 g/cm3 or less. 14. The method according to claim 1, wherein the first film includes a diamond-like carbon film. 15. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second film includes an amorphous carbon film. 16. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second layer further includes hydrogen atom. 17. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second layer further includes free hydrogen. 18. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second layer further includes 1.5×1022 atoms/cm3 or more of free hydrogen. | 2,800 |
349,088 | 16,806,651 | 2,874 | A managed fiber optic connector assembly formed with an optical fiber management enclosure. The optical fiber management enclosure is formed with a back body as one-piece to form an integrated fiber optic management enclosure, or fiber optic management enclosure is inserted into the back body form a two-piece enclosure. The fiber management enclosure has a plural of channels, for example, an upper channel and a lower channel that retain, separate and guide a plural of optical fibers that are accepted through a port at a distal end of the managed fiber optic connector assembly. | 1. An optical fiber management enclosure comprising: a main body with a port at a distal end for accepting a plural of optical fiber;
at least two upper channel formed within the main body; each upper channel guides two or more optic fiber to a lower channel, and the individual optical fiber are secured with a ferrule nearer a proximal end of the fiber management enclosure. 2. The optical fiber management enclosure of claim 1, wherein the fiber management enclosure is secured within a cavity formed in back body. 3. The optical fiber management enclosure of claim 2, wherein the back body has a plural of hooks at a top surface and at a bottom surface, the hooks latch into a recess formed at a distal end of an inner front body of a fiber optic connector assembly. 4. The optical fiber management enclosure of claim 3, wherein a strain relief boot accepts the back body, and further wherein the strain relief boot has a plural of hooks on a top surface and a bottom surface, the hooks are received in a corresponding recess at a distal end of a connector outer housing. 5. The optical fiber management enclosure of claim 4, wherein the connector outer housing is configured to accept a plural of inner front bodies and wherein each inner front body accepts a duplex ferrule assembly configured to accept the corresponding optical fiber from a fiber management enclosure channel. 6. The optic fiber management enclosure of claim 1, wherein a first upper channel and a second upper channel are substantially equal in length. 7. The fiber optic management enclosure of claim 1, wherein the first lower channel and the second lower channel each split into two lower channels. 8. A fiber optic cable assembly resulting from the configuration of claim 5. 9. A system of fiber optic connectors comprising:
a plural of fiber optic cable assembly of claim 8; a trunk line interconnecting a first fiber optic cable assembly to a second fiber optic cable assembly to establish an optical connection between a first network and a second network; and wherein a plural MPO connectors and cassette are removed. 10. A managed fiber optic connector, comprising:
an integrated, one-piece fiber optic management assembly; a strain relief boot with a cavity; the cavity accepts the integrated fiber optic management assembly; a plural of outer connector housing latch hooks are accepted within a corresponding plural of latch hook openings at a distal end of the outer connector housing; the distal end of the outer connector housing accepts a corresponding plural of fiber optic assembly; a distal end of the plural of fiber optic assembly are retained within a proximal end of the integrated/ one-piece optic fiber management assembly; and wherein securing the plural of latch hook within the plural of corresponding latch hook openings forms the managed fiber optic connector. 11. The managed fiber optic connector of claim 10, wherein a fiber optic management assembly is formed from a fiber optic management enclosure inserted into a cavity at a proximal end of a back body, and the integrated, one-piece fiber optic management assembly is replaced by the fiber optic management assembly forming the managed fiber optic connector. 12. The managed fiber optic connector of claim 11, wherein the integrated, one-piece fiber optic management assembly further comprise a post at a distal thereof, the post accepts one or more strength members which are secured about the post to improve a pull strength of a fiber optic cable further comprising a plural of optical fibers therein. 13. The managed fiber optic connector of claim 12, where the plural of optical fiber are accepted by a port formed as part of the post, the plural of optical fiber are split into opposing, upper channels and are further split and placed into a plural of lower channels for splicing to an optical fiber at a distal end of a ferrule to form an optical communication path from the optical fiber within the optical cable to the ferrule. 14. The managed fiber optic connector of claim 10, wherein a plural of unitary channels are formed within the integrated, one-piece fiber optic management assembly. 15. The managed fiber optic connector of claim 14, wherein Each of the plural of unitary channel accepts and retains at least one optical fiber provided by a fiber optic cable, and the proximal end of each optical fiber is secured with a ferrule to form an optical communication pathway from a fiber optic cable comprising a plural of optical fibers. 16. A fiber optic network, comprising:
a first fiber optic network and a second fiber optic network a trunk line interconnecting the first fiber optic network and the second fiber optic network; the trunk line is a plural of optical fibers; a first fiber optic management enclosure in optical communication with a first plural of fiber optic connectors receiving an optical signal from a first transceiver at first end of the first optic management enclosure; a second end of the first fiber optic management enclosure is in optical communication with the trunk line, and wherein the trunk line is in optical communication with a second fiber optic network enclosure forming the fiber optic network. 17. The fiber optic network according to claim 16, wherein a first end of the second fiber optic network enclosure is in optical communication with a second transceiver located in the second network. | A managed fiber optic connector assembly formed with an optical fiber management enclosure. The optical fiber management enclosure is formed with a back body as one-piece to form an integrated fiber optic management enclosure, or fiber optic management enclosure is inserted into the back body form a two-piece enclosure. The fiber management enclosure has a plural of channels, for example, an upper channel and a lower channel that retain, separate and guide a plural of optical fibers that are accepted through a port at a distal end of the managed fiber optic connector assembly.1. An optical fiber management enclosure comprising: a main body with a port at a distal end for accepting a plural of optical fiber;
at least two upper channel formed within the main body; each upper channel guides two or more optic fiber to a lower channel, and the individual optical fiber are secured with a ferrule nearer a proximal end of the fiber management enclosure. 2. The optical fiber management enclosure of claim 1, wherein the fiber management enclosure is secured within a cavity formed in back body. 3. The optical fiber management enclosure of claim 2, wherein the back body has a plural of hooks at a top surface and at a bottom surface, the hooks latch into a recess formed at a distal end of an inner front body of a fiber optic connector assembly. 4. The optical fiber management enclosure of claim 3, wherein a strain relief boot accepts the back body, and further wherein the strain relief boot has a plural of hooks on a top surface and a bottom surface, the hooks are received in a corresponding recess at a distal end of a connector outer housing. 5. The optical fiber management enclosure of claim 4, wherein the connector outer housing is configured to accept a plural of inner front bodies and wherein each inner front body accepts a duplex ferrule assembly configured to accept the corresponding optical fiber from a fiber management enclosure channel. 6. The optic fiber management enclosure of claim 1, wherein a first upper channel and a second upper channel are substantially equal in length. 7. The fiber optic management enclosure of claim 1, wherein the first lower channel and the second lower channel each split into two lower channels. 8. A fiber optic cable assembly resulting from the configuration of claim 5. 9. A system of fiber optic connectors comprising:
a plural of fiber optic cable assembly of claim 8; a trunk line interconnecting a first fiber optic cable assembly to a second fiber optic cable assembly to establish an optical connection between a first network and a second network; and wherein a plural MPO connectors and cassette are removed. 10. A managed fiber optic connector, comprising:
an integrated, one-piece fiber optic management assembly; a strain relief boot with a cavity; the cavity accepts the integrated fiber optic management assembly; a plural of outer connector housing latch hooks are accepted within a corresponding plural of latch hook openings at a distal end of the outer connector housing; the distal end of the outer connector housing accepts a corresponding plural of fiber optic assembly; a distal end of the plural of fiber optic assembly are retained within a proximal end of the integrated/ one-piece optic fiber management assembly; and wherein securing the plural of latch hook within the plural of corresponding latch hook openings forms the managed fiber optic connector. 11. The managed fiber optic connector of claim 10, wherein a fiber optic management assembly is formed from a fiber optic management enclosure inserted into a cavity at a proximal end of a back body, and the integrated, one-piece fiber optic management assembly is replaced by the fiber optic management assembly forming the managed fiber optic connector. 12. The managed fiber optic connector of claim 11, wherein the integrated, one-piece fiber optic management assembly further comprise a post at a distal thereof, the post accepts one or more strength members which are secured about the post to improve a pull strength of a fiber optic cable further comprising a plural of optical fibers therein. 13. The managed fiber optic connector of claim 12, where the plural of optical fiber are accepted by a port formed as part of the post, the plural of optical fiber are split into opposing, upper channels and are further split and placed into a plural of lower channels for splicing to an optical fiber at a distal end of a ferrule to form an optical communication path from the optical fiber within the optical cable to the ferrule. 14. The managed fiber optic connector of claim 10, wherein a plural of unitary channels are formed within the integrated, one-piece fiber optic management assembly. 15. The managed fiber optic connector of claim 14, wherein Each of the plural of unitary channel accepts and retains at least one optical fiber provided by a fiber optic cable, and the proximal end of each optical fiber is secured with a ferrule to form an optical communication pathway from a fiber optic cable comprising a plural of optical fibers. 16. A fiber optic network, comprising:
a first fiber optic network and a second fiber optic network a trunk line interconnecting the first fiber optic network and the second fiber optic network; the trunk line is a plural of optical fibers; a first fiber optic management enclosure in optical communication with a first plural of fiber optic connectors receiving an optical signal from a first transceiver at first end of the first optic management enclosure; a second end of the first fiber optic management enclosure is in optical communication with the trunk line, and wherein the trunk line is in optical communication with a second fiber optic network enclosure forming the fiber optic network. 17. The fiber optic network according to claim 16, wherein a first end of the second fiber optic network enclosure is in optical communication with a second transceiver located in the second network. | 2,800 |
349,089 | 16,806,639 | 2,874 | Provided is a method of manufacturing a nanorod. The method comprising comprises the steps of: providing a growth substrate and a support substrate; epitaxially growing a nanomaterial layer onto one surface of the growth substrate; forming a sacrificial layer on one surface of the support substrate; bonding the nanomaterial layer with the sacrificial layer; separating the growth substrate from the nanomaterial layer; flattening the nanomaterial layer; forming a nanorod by etching the nanomaterial layer; and separating the nanorod by removing the sacrificial layer. | 1. A method of manufacturing a light emitting diode, the method comprising:
forming a plurality of light emitting diodes on a sacrificial layer which is disposed on one surface of a support substrate; and separating the plurality of light emitting diodes from the support substrate by removing the sacrificial layer. 2. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 1, wherein forming the plurality of light emitting diodes comprises:
forming a material layer on the sacrificial layer; and etching the material layer to form the plurality of light emitting diodes. 3. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein the material layer is etched in a direction perpendicular to the one surface of the support substrate to form the plurality of light emitting diodes. 4. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein forming the plurality of light emitting diodes further comprises flattening the material layer after forming the material layer on the sacrificial layer. 5. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein forming the material layer on the sacrificial layer comprises:
providing a growth substrate; epitaxial growing the material layer on one surface of the growth substrate; bonding the material layer to the sacrificial layer; and separating the growth substrate from the material layer. 6. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 5, wherein the growth substrate includes at least one among a glass substrate, a quartz substrate, a sapphire substrate, a plastic substrate, and a bendable flexible polymer film. 7. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 5, wherein the growth substrate includes at least one of gallium nitride (GaN), silicon carbide (SiC), zinc oxide (ZnO), silicon (Si), gallium phosphide (GaP), spinel (MgAl2O4), magnesium oxide (MgO), lithium aluminate (LiAlO2), lithium gallate (LiGaO2), gallium arsenide (GaAs), aluminum nitride (AlN), indium phosphide (InP), and copper (Cu). 8. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 1, wherein the support substrate includes at least one of a sapphire substrate, a glass substrate, a silicon carbide substrate, a silicon substrate, and a conductive substrate made of a metal material. 9. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein the material layer includes at least one of zinc oxide (ZnO), gallium nitride (GaN), gallium arsenide (GaAs), silicon carbide (SiC), tin oxide (SnO2), gallium phosphide (GaP), indium phosphide (InP), zinc selenide (ZnSe), molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), and silicon (Si). 10. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 9, wherein the material layer is epitaxially grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). 11. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 5, wherein the epitaxial growing of the material layer on one surface of the growth substrate includes controlling a length of the light emitting diode by adjusting a deposition thickness of the material layer. 12. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein the sacrificial layer is made of gold (Au), titanium (Ti), iron (Fe), silicon oxide (SiO2), or silicon nitride (SiN). 13. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein the sacrificial layer includes an insulating layer on the one surface of the support substrate and a metal layer on the insulating layer. 14. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 5, wherein the separating of the growth substrate from the material layer includes separating the growth substrate from the material layer using one of a laser lift-off (LLO) method, a chemical lift-off (CLO) method, and an electrochemical lift-off (ELO) method. 15. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 4, wherein the flattening of the material layer includes flattening the material layer separated from the growth substrate using chemical mechanical polishing (CMP). 16. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 12, wherein when the sacrificial layer comprises SiO2, the separating of the light emitting diode by removing the sacrificial layer includes removing the sacrificial layer using a buffered oxide etchant (BOE). 17. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 12, wherein when the sacrificial layer comprises a metal layer, the separating of the light emitting diode by removing the sacrificial layer includes removing the sacrificial layer using a metal etchant. | Provided is a method of manufacturing a nanorod. The method comprising comprises the steps of: providing a growth substrate and a support substrate; epitaxially growing a nanomaterial layer onto one surface of the growth substrate; forming a sacrificial layer on one surface of the support substrate; bonding the nanomaterial layer with the sacrificial layer; separating the growth substrate from the nanomaterial layer; flattening the nanomaterial layer; forming a nanorod by etching the nanomaterial layer; and separating the nanorod by removing the sacrificial layer.1. A method of manufacturing a light emitting diode, the method comprising:
forming a plurality of light emitting diodes on a sacrificial layer which is disposed on one surface of a support substrate; and separating the plurality of light emitting diodes from the support substrate by removing the sacrificial layer. 2. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 1, wherein forming the plurality of light emitting diodes comprises:
forming a material layer on the sacrificial layer; and etching the material layer to form the plurality of light emitting diodes. 3. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein the material layer is etched in a direction perpendicular to the one surface of the support substrate to form the plurality of light emitting diodes. 4. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein forming the plurality of light emitting diodes further comprises flattening the material layer after forming the material layer on the sacrificial layer. 5. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein forming the material layer on the sacrificial layer comprises:
providing a growth substrate; epitaxial growing the material layer on one surface of the growth substrate; bonding the material layer to the sacrificial layer; and separating the growth substrate from the material layer. 6. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 5, wherein the growth substrate includes at least one among a glass substrate, a quartz substrate, a sapphire substrate, a plastic substrate, and a bendable flexible polymer film. 7. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 5, wherein the growth substrate includes at least one of gallium nitride (GaN), silicon carbide (SiC), zinc oxide (ZnO), silicon (Si), gallium phosphide (GaP), spinel (MgAl2O4), magnesium oxide (MgO), lithium aluminate (LiAlO2), lithium gallate (LiGaO2), gallium arsenide (GaAs), aluminum nitride (AlN), indium phosphide (InP), and copper (Cu). 8. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 1, wherein the support substrate includes at least one of a sapphire substrate, a glass substrate, a silicon carbide substrate, a silicon substrate, and a conductive substrate made of a metal material. 9. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein the material layer includes at least one of zinc oxide (ZnO), gallium nitride (GaN), gallium arsenide (GaAs), silicon carbide (SiC), tin oxide (SnO2), gallium phosphide (GaP), indium phosphide (InP), zinc selenide (ZnSe), molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), and silicon (Si). 10. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 9, wherein the material layer is epitaxially grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). 11. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 5, wherein the epitaxial growing of the material layer on one surface of the growth substrate includes controlling a length of the light emitting diode by adjusting a deposition thickness of the material layer. 12. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein the sacrificial layer is made of gold (Au), titanium (Ti), iron (Fe), silicon oxide (SiO2), or silicon nitride (SiN). 13. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 2, wherein the sacrificial layer includes an insulating layer on the one surface of the support substrate and a metal layer on the insulating layer. 14. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 5, wherein the separating of the growth substrate from the material layer includes separating the growth substrate from the material layer using one of a laser lift-off (LLO) method, a chemical lift-off (CLO) method, and an electrochemical lift-off (ELO) method. 15. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 4, wherein the flattening of the material layer includes flattening the material layer separated from the growth substrate using chemical mechanical polishing (CMP). 16. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 12, wherein when the sacrificial layer comprises SiO2, the separating of the light emitting diode by removing the sacrificial layer includes removing the sacrificial layer using a buffered oxide etchant (BOE). 17. The method of manufacturing a light emitting diode of claim 12, wherein when the sacrificial layer comprises a metal layer, the separating of the light emitting diode by removing the sacrificial layer includes removing the sacrificial layer using a metal etchant. | 2,800 |
349,090 | 16,806,664 | 2,874 | A method of making a personalized cancer vaccine is disclosed. The method includes predicting whether a first neoantigen or a second neoantigen of an individual cancer patient has a stronger binding affinity for a human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex of the patient and creating a particle containing the neoantigen with the stronger predicted binding affinity. The predicting step can be implemented using artificial intelligence, statistical modeling, or a combination thereof. Particles are created by encapsulating the neoantigen with the stronger predicted binding affinity for the HLA complex of the patient in a biocompatible material. Placing the antigen in a particular sized particle is referred to here as Size Exclusion Antigen Presentation Control, (SEAPAC) used in methods of treating the patient using such a personalized cancer vaccine. | 1. A method of making a personalized cancer vaccine for a patient, comprising:
a) identifying a first and a second neoantigen in the patient; b) determining the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotype of the patient; c) predicted whether the first neoantigen or the second neoantigen has a stronger binding affinity for a HLA complex of the patient based on training data and the HLA genotype of the patient; and d) creating a particle by encapsulating in a material the neoantigen predicted to have the stronger binding affinity for the HLA complex of the patient. 2. The method of claim 1 where the tumor is a triple negative breast cancer tumor that does not produce programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) above a level of 1.5 fragments per kilobase per million mapped reads. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the predicting comprises using a methodology selected from the group consisting of artificial intelligence methodology, machine learning, artificial neural network methodology, and deep artificial neural network methodology. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the machine learning comprises support vector machines. 5. The method of claim 3, wherein the artificial intelligence comprises an evolutionary algorithm, and wherein the predicting comprises statistical modeling. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the statistical modeling is position specific scoring modeling. 7. The method of claim 5, wherein the statistical modeling is a Markov model. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the Markov model comprises a hidden Markov model. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the predicting further comprises a Baum Welch algorithm. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the training data is selected from the group consisting of amino acid sequence data and three-dimensional chemical structure data. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the three-dimensional chemical structure data comprises any one of: crystal structure data, in silico modeling of the binding of the HLA complex with the first neoantigen, in silico modeling of the binding of the HLA complex with the second neoantigen, or a combination thereof. 12. The method of claim 10, where the training data comprises visualization of peptide antigen presentation using fluorophore labeled peptides and light microscopy. 13. The method of the claim 12, where the fluorophores are placed on peptides loaded within microspheres incubated with antigen presenting cells. 14. The method of claim 13, where the fluorophores are placed on peptides incubated with antigen presenting cells. 15. The method of claim 14, where the fluorophores are placed on peptides incubated with antigen presenting so as to saturate mhc receptors on the surface of antigen presenting cells. 16. The method of claim 10, where the training data comprises ELISpot data from peripheral blood. 17. The method of claim 10, wherein the HLA genotype is an HLA class I genotype and the HLA complex is a HLA class I complex; and
wherein the identifying step is selected from the group consisting of (a) obtaining genome data from a normal cell of the patient; (b) obtaining exome data from a normal cell of the patient; (c) obtaining transcriptome data from a normal cell of the patient; (d) obtaining genome data from a cancer cell of the patient; (e) obtaining exome data from a cancer cell of the patient; and (f) obtaining transcriptome data from a cancer cell of the patient. 18. The method of claim 1, wherein the material is a biocompatible polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), polycaprolactone, polyglycolide, polylactic acid, poly-3-hydroxybutyrate;
wherein the particle is substantially spherical; and has a diameter such that only a single particle can be consumed by an antigen presenting cell. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the particle has a diameter in the range of 11 micrometers ±10%; and
wherein the neoantigen consists of between eight to twenty amino acids. 20. A method of making a personalized cancer vaccine, comprising the steps of:
a) obtaining a plurality of nucleotide sequences from a tumor cell of a patient; b) obtaining a plurality of nucleotide sequences from a normal cell of the same patient; c) interpreting the nucleotide sequences from the tumor cell and the normal cell to obtain a plurality of amino acid sequences for both the tumor cell and the normal cell; d) identifying a plurality of tumor amino acid sequences which are amino acid sequences present in the tumor cell and absent from the normal cell; e) determining the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotype of the patient; f) predicted which of the plurality of tumor amino acid sequences has a stronger binding affinity for a HLA complex of the patient based on training data and the HLA genotype of the patient; and creating a particle by encapsulating in a material a tumor amino acid sequence predicted to have strong binding affinity for a HLA complex of the patient relative to other tumor sequences. | A method of making a personalized cancer vaccine is disclosed. The method includes predicting whether a first neoantigen or a second neoantigen of an individual cancer patient has a stronger binding affinity for a human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex of the patient and creating a particle containing the neoantigen with the stronger predicted binding affinity. The predicting step can be implemented using artificial intelligence, statistical modeling, or a combination thereof. Particles are created by encapsulating the neoantigen with the stronger predicted binding affinity for the HLA complex of the patient in a biocompatible material. Placing the antigen in a particular sized particle is referred to here as Size Exclusion Antigen Presentation Control, (SEAPAC) used in methods of treating the patient using such a personalized cancer vaccine.1. A method of making a personalized cancer vaccine for a patient, comprising:
a) identifying a first and a second neoantigen in the patient; b) determining the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotype of the patient; c) predicted whether the first neoantigen or the second neoantigen has a stronger binding affinity for a HLA complex of the patient based on training data and the HLA genotype of the patient; and d) creating a particle by encapsulating in a material the neoantigen predicted to have the stronger binding affinity for the HLA complex of the patient. 2. The method of claim 1 where the tumor is a triple negative breast cancer tumor that does not produce programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) above a level of 1.5 fragments per kilobase per million mapped reads. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the predicting comprises using a methodology selected from the group consisting of artificial intelligence methodology, machine learning, artificial neural network methodology, and deep artificial neural network methodology. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein the machine learning comprises support vector machines. 5. The method of claim 3, wherein the artificial intelligence comprises an evolutionary algorithm, and wherein the predicting comprises statistical modeling. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the statistical modeling is position specific scoring modeling. 7. The method of claim 5, wherein the statistical modeling is a Markov model. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the Markov model comprises a hidden Markov model. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the predicting further comprises a Baum Welch algorithm. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the training data is selected from the group consisting of amino acid sequence data and three-dimensional chemical structure data. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the three-dimensional chemical structure data comprises any one of: crystal structure data, in silico modeling of the binding of the HLA complex with the first neoantigen, in silico modeling of the binding of the HLA complex with the second neoantigen, or a combination thereof. 12. The method of claim 10, where the training data comprises visualization of peptide antigen presentation using fluorophore labeled peptides and light microscopy. 13. The method of the claim 12, where the fluorophores are placed on peptides loaded within microspheres incubated with antigen presenting cells. 14. The method of claim 13, where the fluorophores are placed on peptides incubated with antigen presenting cells. 15. The method of claim 14, where the fluorophores are placed on peptides incubated with antigen presenting so as to saturate mhc receptors on the surface of antigen presenting cells. 16. The method of claim 10, where the training data comprises ELISpot data from peripheral blood. 17. The method of claim 10, wherein the HLA genotype is an HLA class I genotype and the HLA complex is a HLA class I complex; and
wherein the identifying step is selected from the group consisting of (a) obtaining genome data from a normal cell of the patient; (b) obtaining exome data from a normal cell of the patient; (c) obtaining transcriptome data from a normal cell of the patient; (d) obtaining genome data from a cancer cell of the patient; (e) obtaining exome data from a cancer cell of the patient; and (f) obtaining transcriptome data from a cancer cell of the patient. 18. The method of claim 1, wherein the material is a biocompatible polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), polycaprolactone, polyglycolide, polylactic acid, poly-3-hydroxybutyrate;
wherein the particle is substantially spherical; and has a diameter such that only a single particle can be consumed by an antigen presenting cell. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the particle has a diameter in the range of 11 micrometers ±10%; and
wherein the neoantigen consists of between eight to twenty amino acids. 20. A method of making a personalized cancer vaccine, comprising the steps of:
a) obtaining a plurality of nucleotide sequences from a tumor cell of a patient; b) obtaining a plurality of nucleotide sequences from a normal cell of the same patient; c) interpreting the nucleotide sequences from the tumor cell and the normal cell to obtain a plurality of amino acid sequences for both the tumor cell and the normal cell; d) identifying a plurality of tumor amino acid sequences which are amino acid sequences present in the tumor cell and absent from the normal cell; e) determining the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotype of the patient; f) predicted which of the plurality of tumor amino acid sequences has a stronger binding affinity for a HLA complex of the patient based on training data and the HLA genotype of the patient; and creating a particle by encapsulating in a material a tumor amino acid sequence predicted to have strong binding affinity for a HLA complex of the patient relative to other tumor sequences. | 2,800 |
349,091 | 16,806,671 | 1,611 | A method treating an aqueous environment containing at least one microbe, with a mixture comprising a macrocyclic ligand and a peroxide. The treatment reduces the number of microbes in the aqueous environment. | 1. A method comprising:
treating an aqueous environment containing at least one microbe, with a mixture comprising a macrocyclic ligand and a peroxide, wherein the treatment reduces the number of microbes in the aqueous environment. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one microbe contains at least one biofilm. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the macrocyclic ligand is selected from the group consisting of: a tetra-amido macrocyclic ligand, a cyclam macrocyclic ligand, a crown ether macrocyclic ligand, a porphyrin macrocyclic ligand, and combinations thereof. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the peroxide is a metal peroxide. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the peroxide is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen peroxide, calcium peroxide, sodium peroxide, magnesium peroxide, barium peroxide, lithium peroxide, tert-butyl hydroperoxide, and combinations thereof. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the treatment reduces the number of microbes by at least 25%. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the amount of macrocyclic ligand is greater than 1 ppm of the aqueous environment. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the treatment is done in a batch reaction. 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the treatment is done in a continuous flow reaction. 10. A method comprising:
batch reacting, in an aqueous environment containing at least one biofilm with, a mixture comprising a tetra-amido macrocyclic ligand and a hydrogen peroxide, wherein the amount of the tetra-amido macrocyclic ligand is greater than 1 ppm of the aqueous environment, wherein the amount of the hydrogen peroxide is greater than 300 ppm of the aqueous environment, wherein the batch reaction occurs at a temperature ranging from about 15° C. to about 35° C., 11. A method comprising:
injecting, into a continuous flow aqueous environment containing at least one biofilm with, a mixture comprising a tetra-amido macrocyclic ligand and a hydrogen peroxide, wherein the amount of the tetra-amido macrocyclic ligand is greater than 1 ppm of the aqueous environment, wherein the amount of the hydrogen peroxide is greater than 300 ppm 1 ppm of the aqueous environment, and wherein the mixture reduces the number of biofilms in the aqueous environment. | A method treating an aqueous environment containing at least one microbe, with a mixture comprising a macrocyclic ligand and a peroxide. The treatment reduces the number of microbes in the aqueous environment.1. A method comprising:
treating an aqueous environment containing at least one microbe, with a mixture comprising a macrocyclic ligand and a peroxide, wherein the treatment reduces the number of microbes in the aqueous environment. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one microbe contains at least one biofilm. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the macrocyclic ligand is selected from the group consisting of: a tetra-amido macrocyclic ligand, a cyclam macrocyclic ligand, a crown ether macrocyclic ligand, a porphyrin macrocyclic ligand, and combinations thereof. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the peroxide is a metal peroxide. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the peroxide is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen peroxide, calcium peroxide, sodium peroxide, magnesium peroxide, barium peroxide, lithium peroxide, tert-butyl hydroperoxide, and combinations thereof. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the treatment reduces the number of microbes by at least 25%. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the amount of macrocyclic ligand is greater than 1 ppm of the aqueous environment. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the treatment is done in a batch reaction. 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the treatment is done in a continuous flow reaction. 10. A method comprising:
batch reacting, in an aqueous environment containing at least one biofilm with, a mixture comprising a tetra-amido macrocyclic ligand and a hydrogen peroxide, wherein the amount of the tetra-amido macrocyclic ligand is greater than 1 ppm of the aqueous environment, wherein the amount of the hydrogen peroxide is greater than 300 ppm of the aqueous environment, wherein the batch reaction occurs at a temperature ranging from about 15° C. to about 35° C., 11. A method comprising:
injecting, into a continuous flow aqueous environment containing at least one biofilm with, a mixture comprising a tetra-amido macrocyclic ligand and a hydrogen peroxide, wherein the amount of the tetra-amido macrocyclic ligand is greater than 1 ppm of the aqueous environment, wherein the amount of the hydrogen peroxide is greater than 300 ppm 1 ppm of the aqueous environment, and wherein the mixture reduces the number of biofilms in the aqueous environment. | 1,600 |
349,092 | 16,806,673 | 1,611 | A system, a method, and computer program product are provided for generating placement data of a road sign are provided. The method comprises obtaining a set of road sign observations that comprise sign placement label data and a first lateral offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations, determining, using a probabilistic model, a lateral threshold value based on distribution of the sign placement label data and the first lateral offset value of each road sign observation, and obtaining a second lateral offset value of the road sign. The method further comprises generating the placement data of the road sign based on the lateral threshold value and the second lateral offset value of the road sign. | 1. A system for generating placement data of a road sign, comprising:
at least one memory configured to store computer program code instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the computer program code instructions to:
obtain a set of road sign observations, wherein each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations comprises sign placement label data and a first lateral offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations;
determine, using a probabilistic model, a lateral threshold value based on distribution of the sign placement label data and the first lateral offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations;
obtain a second lateral offset value of the road sign; and
generate the placement data of the road sign based on the lateral threshold value and the second lateral offset value of the road sign. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the placement data indicates that placement of the road sign is one of at a right side of a road, above the road, or at a left side of the road. 3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to generate ramp link data associated with at least one ramp link connected to the road, based on the placement data. 4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to transmit the placement data to a vehicle. 5. The system according to claim 1, wherein to generate the placement data of the road sign, the at least one processor is further configured to:
compare the lateral threshold value with the second lateral offset value of the road sign; and generate the placement data of the road sign based on a result of the comparison. 6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to store the lateral threshold value in the at least one memory. 7. The system according to claim 6, wherein to generate the placement data, the at least one processor is further configured to:
retrieve the lateral threshold value from the at least one memory; compare the retrieved lateral threshold value with the second lateral offset value; and generate the placement data based on a result of the comparison. 8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the lateral threshold value corresponds to a dynamic lateral threshold value, wherein the dynamic lateral threshold value is based on environmental parameters, and wherein the environmental parameters comprise at least one of a distance of observation of the road sign, a speed of a vehicle or a current lane of travel of the vehicle. 9. A method for generating placement data of a road sign, comprising:
obtaining a set of road sign observations, wherein each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations comprises sign placement label data, a first lateral offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations, and a first vertical offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations; determining, by a trained machine learning model, a lateral threshold value and a vertical threshold value based on the set of road sign observations; obtaining a second lateral offset value of the road sign and a second vertical offset value of the road sign; and generating the placement data of the road sign based on the lateral threshold value, the vertical threshold value, the second lateral offset value, and the second vertical offset value. 10. The method according to claim 9, further comprising:
comparing the lateral threshold value with the second lateral offset value; comparing the vertical threshold value with the second vertical offset value; and generating the placement data of the road sign based on a result of each of the comparison of the lateral threshold value with the second lateral offset value and the comparison of the vertical threshold value with the second vertical offset value. 11. The method according to claim 9, further comprising transmitting the placement data to a vehicle. 12. The method according to claim 9, further comprising generating ramp link data associated with at least one ramp link connected to a road based on the placement data. 13. The method according to claim 9, further comprising:
generating, by the trained machine learning model, a plurality of clusters of the first lateral offset value and the first vertical offset value; determining the lateral threshold value based on boundary values of the first lateral offset value in the plurality of clusters; and determining the vertical threshold value based on the lateral threshold value and the first vertical offset value in the plurality of clusters. 14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the boundary values are associated with exterior boundary of the first lateral offset value in the plurality of clusters. 15. A computer programmable product comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon computer executable instruction which when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out operations for generating placement data of a road sign, the operations comprising:
obtaining a set of road sign observations, wherein each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations comprises sign placement label data and a first lateral offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations; determining, by a trained machine learning model, a lateral threshold value based on the set of road sign observations; obtaining at least one environmental parameter associated with a vehicle; modifying the lateral threshold value based on the at least one environmental parameter; obtaining a second lateral offset value associated with the road sign; and generating the placement data for the road sign based on the modified lateral threshold value and the second lateral offset value of the road sign. 16. The computer program product according to claim 15, wherein the operations further comprise controlling transmission of the placement data to the vehicle. 17. The computer program product according to claim 15,
wherein the set of observations comprise a first vertical offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations, and wherein the operations further comprise:
determining, using the trained machine learning model, a vertical threshold value based on the set of road sign observations;
modifying, based on the at least one environmental parameter, the vertical threshold value;
obtaining a second vertical offset value of the road sign; and
generating the placement data for the road sign based on the modified lateral threshold value, the modified vertical threshold value, the second lateral offset value, and the second vertical offset value. 18. The computer program product according to claim 15, wherein the at least one environmental parameter comprises at least one vehicle parameter, and wherein the at least one vehicle parameter includes one of a distance of observation of the road sign, a speed of the vehicle or a current lane of travel of the vehicle. 19. The computer program product according to claim 18, wherein the operations further comprise:
determining a change in at least one of the distance of observation of the road sign, the speed of the vehicle or the current lane of travel; adjusting each of the modified lateral threshold value and the modified vertical threshold value based on the determined change; and generating the placement data based on the adjusted modified lateral threshold value, the adjusted modified vertical threshold value, the second lateral offset value, and the second vertical offset value. 20. The computer program product according to claim 15, wherein the operations further comprise generating ramp link data associated with at least one ramp link connected to the road based on the placement data. | A system, a method, and computer program product are provided for generating placement data of a road sign are provided. The method comprises obtaining a set of road sign observations that comprise sign placement label data and a first lateral offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations, determining, using a probabilistic model, a lateral threshold value based on distribution of the sign placement label data and the first lateral offset value of each road sign observation, and obtaining a second lateral offset value of the road sign. The method further comprises generating the placement data of the road sign based on the lateral threshold value and the second lateral offset value of the road sign.1. A system for generating placement data of a road sign, comprising:
at least one memory configured to store computer program code instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the computer program code instructions to:
obtain a set of road sign observations, wherein each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations comprises sign placement label data and a first lateral offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations;
determine, using a probabilistic model, a lateral threshold value based on distribution of the sign placement label data and the first lateral offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations;
obtain a second lateral offset value of the road sign; and
generate the placement data of the road sign based on the lateral threshold value and the second lateral offset value of the road sign. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the placement data indicates that placement of the road sign is one of at a right side of a road, above the road, or at a left side of the road. 3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to generate ramp link data associated with at least one ramp link connected to the road, based on the placement data. 4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to transmit the placement data to a vehicle. 5. The system according to claim 1, wherein to generate the placement data of the road sign, the at least one processor is further configured to:
compare the lateral threshold value with the second lateral offset value of the road sign; and generate the placement data of the road sign based on a result of the comparison. 6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one processor is further configured to store the lateral threshold value in the at least one memory. 7. The system according to claim 6, wherein to generate the placement data, the at least one processor is further configured to:
retrieve the lateral threshold value from the at least one memory; compare the retrieved lateral threshold value with the second lateral offset value; and generate the placement data based on a result of the comparison. 8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the lateral threshold value corresponds to a dynamic lateral threshold value, wherein the dynamic lateral threshold value is based on environmental parameters, and wherein the environmental parameters comprise at least one of a distance of observation of the road sign, a speed of a vehicle or a current lane of travel of the vehicle. 9. A method for generating placement data of a road sign, comprising:
obtaining a set of road sign observations, wherein each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations comprises sign placement label data, a first lateral offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations, and a first vertical offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations; determining, by a trained machine learning model, a lateral threshold value and a vertical threshold value based on the set of road sign observations; obtaining a second lateral offset value of the road sign and a second vertical offset value of the road sign; and generating the placement data of the road sign based on the lateral threshold value, the vertical threshold value, the second lateral offset value, and the second vertical offset value. 10. The method according to claim 9, further comprising:
comparing the lateral threshold value with the second lateral offset value; comparing the vertical threshold value with the second vertical offset value; and generating the placement data of the road sign based on a result of each of the comparison of the lateral threshold value with the second lateral offset value and the comparison of the vertical threshold value with the second vertical offset value. 11. The method according to claim 9, further comprising transmitting the placement data to a vehicle. 12. The method according to claim 9, further comprising generating ramp link data associated with at least one ramp link connected to a road based on the placement data. 13. The method according to claim 9, further comprising:
generating, by the trained machine learning model, a plurality of clusters of the first lateral offset value and the first vertical offset value; determining the lateral threshold value based on boundary values of the first lateral offset value in the plurality of clusters; and determining the vertical threshold value based on the lateral threshold value and the first vertical offset value in the plurality of clusters. 14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the boundary values are associated with exterior boundary of the first lateral offset value in the plurality of clusters. 15. A computer programmable product comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon computer executable instruction which when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to carry out operations for generating placement data of a road sign, the operations comprising:
obtaining a set of road sign observations, wherein each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations comprises sign placement label data and a first lateral offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations; determining, by a trained machine learning model, a lateral threshold value based on the set of road sign observations; obtaining at least one environmental parameter associated with a vehicle; modifying the lateral threshold value based on the at least one environmental parameter; obtaining a second lateral offset value associated with the road sign; and generating the placement data for the road sign based on the modified lateral threshold value and the second lateral offset value of the road sign. 16. The computer program product according to claim 15, wherein the operations further comprise controlling transmission of the placement data to the vehicle. 17. The computer program product according to claim 15,
wherein the set of observations comprise a first vertical offset value of each road sign observation of the set of road sign observations, and wherein the operations further comprise:
determining, using the trained machine learning model, a vertical threshold value based on the set of road sign observations;
modifying, based on the at least one environmental parameter, the vertical threshold value;
obtaining a second vertical offset value of the road sign; and
generating the placement data for the road sign based on the modified lateral threshold value, the modified vertical threshold value, the second lateral offset value, and the second vertical offset value. 18. The computer program product according to claim 15, wherein the at least one environmental parameter comprises at least one vehicle parameter, and wherein the at least one vehicle parameter includes one of a distance of observation of the road sign, a speed of the vehicle or a current lane of travel of the vehicle. 19. The computer program product according to claim 18, wherein the operations further comprise:
determining a change in at least one of the distance of observation of the road sign, the speed of the vehicle or the current lane of travel; adjusting each of the modified lateral threshold value and the modified vertical threshold value based on the determined change; and generating the placement data based on the adjusted modified lateral threshold value, the adjusted modified vertical threshold value, the second lateral offset value, and the second vertical offset value. 20. The computer program product according to claim 15, wherein the operations further comprise generating ramp link data associated with at least one ramp link connected to the road based on the placement data. | 1,600 |
349,093 | 16,806,611 | 1,611 | A fibrous tissue repair device includes first and second tubular anchors having corresponding longitudinal passages. The tissue repair device includes corresponding first and second inserters. Each inserter has a shaft with a distal portion received in the longitudinal passage of the corresponding tubular anchor. A flexible strand couples the first and second anchors. | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A method for repairing a tear in a meniscus, the method comprising:
deploying a first deformable tube anchor and a second deformable tube anchor at a first location and a second location, respectively, along an outer surface of a meniscus with an adjustable suture construct extending from the deployed first deformable tube anchor, through a tear in a meniscus along a first pathway, and back through the tear in the meniscus along a second pathway to the deployed second deformable tube anchor so as to connect the deployed first deformable tube anchor to the deployed second deformable tube anchor, the first deformable tube anchor providing a first longitudinal bore extending through the first deformable tube anchor, the second deformable tube anchor providing a second longitudinal bore extending through the second deformable tube anchor, wherein the adjustable suture construct includes a suture with a first free end that passes through a longitudinal passage in the suture to form a first self-locking adjustable loop, wherein the adjustable suture construct being connected to the first deformable tube anchor and to the second deformable tube anchor includes the suture extending through at least part of the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor and through at least part of the second longitudinal bore in the second deformable tube anchor, respectively, so that the first deformable tube anchor and the second deformable tube anchor are both received on the first self-locking adjustable loop, wherein the longitudinal passage in the suture is at least partially received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor; and pulling on the first free end of the suture so as to reduce a size of the first self-locking adjustable loop. 22. The method of claim 21, wherein said pulling reduces the tear in the meniscus. 23. The method of claim 21, wherein the first free end of the suture extends into the suture through a first aperture in the suture, longitudinally within the suture along the longitudinal passage, and out of the suture through a fourth aperture in the suture to form the first self-locking adjustable loop, and wherein the first aperture and the fourth aperture in the suture are both received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 24. The method of claim 21, wherein the first deformable tube anchor and the second deformable tube anchor are slidably received on the first self-locking adjustable loop. 25. A method for manufacturing a tissue repair assembly, the method comprising:
passing a suture through at least part of a first longitudinal bore in a first deformable tube anchor and through at least part of a second longitudinal bore in a second deformable tube anchor so that the first deformable tube anchor and the second deformable tube anchor, respectively, are received on the suture between a first free end and a second free end of the suture; passing, after the first deformable tube anchor and the second deformable tube anchor are received on the suture, the first free end of the suture longitudinally through a longitudinal passage in the suture to form a first self-locking adjustable loop; and moving the longitudinal passage in the suture at least partially into the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 26. The method of claim 25 further comprising positioning, after said moving, the first deformable tube anchor on an inserter for advancing the first deformable tube anchor through meniscal tissue. 27. The method of claim 25 further comprising forming a knot in the suture adjacent the second free end of the suture. 28. The method of claim 25, wherein said passing the first free end of the suture longitudinally through the longitudinal passage in the suture to form the first self-locking adjustable loop includes passing the first free end into the suture through a first aperture in the suture, longitudinally within the suture along the longitudinal passage, and out of the suture through a fourth aperture in the suture to form the first self-locking adjustable loop, and wherein said moving places both the first aperture and the fourth aperture in the suture in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 29. The method of claim 25 further comprising forming a knot in the suture adjacent the second free end of the suture, wherein said moving leaves the knot outside the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 30. A method for repairing a tear in a meniscus, the method comprising:
advancing a first deformable tube anchor along a first pathway through a tear in a meniscus to an outer surface of the meniscus for deployment at a first location along the outer surface of the meniscus, wherein the first deformable tube anchor provides a first longitudinal bore extending through the first deformable tube anchor, wherein, during said advancing, an adjustable suture construct connected to the first deformable tube anchor extends back through the first pathway and again through the tear in the meniscus along a second pathway to connect to a second deformable tube anchor deployed at a second location along the outer surface of the meniscus, wherein the adjustable suture construct includes a suture with a first free end that passes longitudinally through a longitudinal passage in the suture to form a first self-locking adjustable loop, wherein the adjustable suture construct being connected to the first deformable tube anchor includes the first self-locking adjustable loop extending through at least part of the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor so that the first deformable tube anchor is received on the adjustable suture construct, wherein the longitudinal passage in the suture is at least partially received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor; and pulling on the first free end of the suture so as to reduce a size of the first self-locking adjustable loop. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein said pulling reduces the tear in the meniscus. 32. The method of claim 30, wherein the first free end of the suture extends into the suture through a first aperture in the suture, longitudinally within the suture along the longitudinal passage, and out of the suture through a fourth aperture in the suture to form the first self-locking adjustable loop, and wherein the first aperture in the suture is received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 33. The method of claim 30, wherein the first deformable tube anchor is slidably received on the first self-locking, adjustable loop. 34. The method of claim 30, wherein the second deformable tube anchor provides a second longitudinal bore extending through the second deformable tube anchor, and wherein the adjustable suture construct being connected to the second deformable tube anchor includes the first self-locking adjustable loop extending through at least part of the second longitudinal bore in the second deformable tube anchor so that the second deformable tube anchor is received on the adjustable suture construct. 35. The method of claim 30, wherein the first deformable tube anchor is deformable from a first condition to a second condition, the first condition permitting said advancing of the first deformable tube anchor along the first pathway through the tear in the meniscus to the outer surface of the meniscus, the second condition having a different shape than the first condition for inhibiting movement of the first deformable tube anchor back through the meniscus for providing anchoring for the adjustable suture construct along the outer surface of the meniscus. 36. The method of claim 30, wherein the adjustable suture construct includes only a single self-locking adjustable loop which is said first self-locking adjustable loop. 37. A method for repairing a tear in a meniscus, the method comprising:
advancing a first deformable tube anchor along a first pathway through a tear in a meniscus to an outer surface of the meniscus, wherein the first deformable tube anchor provides a first longitudinal bore extending through the first deformable tube anchor, wherein, during said advancing, an adjustable suture construct connected to the first deformable tube anchor extends back through the first pathway and connects to a second deformable tube anchor that is waiting outside the tear in the meniscus for a deployment subsequent to that of the first deformable tube anchor, wherein the adjustable suture construct includes a suture with a first free end that extends into the suture through a first aperture in the suture, longitudinally within the suture along a longitudinal passage, and out of the suture through a fourth aperture in the suture to form a first self-locking adjustable loop, wherein the adjustable suture construct being connected to the first deformable tube anchor includes the first self-locking adjustable loop extending through at least part of the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor so that the first deformable tube anchor is received on the first self-locking adjustable loop, wherein the first aperture in the suture and at least part of the longitudinal passage in the suture are received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor; and deploying the first deformable tube anchor along the outer surface of the meniscus. 38. The method of claim 37 further comprising pulling on the first free end of the suture so as to reduce a size of the first self-locking adjustable loop. 39. The method of claim 38, wherein said pulling reduces the tear in the meniscus. 40. The method of claim 37, wherein the fourth aperture in the suture is also received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 41. The method of claim 37, wherein the second deformable tube anchor provides a second longitudinal bore extending through the second deformable tube anchor, and wherein the adjustable suture construct being connected to the second deformable tube anchor includes the first self-locking adjustable loop extending through at least part of the second longitudinal bore in the second deformable tube anchor so that the second deformable tube anchor is received on the adjustable suture construct. | A fibrous tissue repair device includes first and second tubular anchors having corresponding longitudinal passages. The tissue repair device includes corresponding first and second inserters. Each inserter has a shaft with a distal portion received in the longitudinal passage of the corresponding tubular anchor. A flexible strand couples the first and second anchors.1-20. (canceled) 21. A method for repairing a tear in a meniscus, the method comprising:
deploying a first deformable tube anchor and a second deformable tube anchor at a first location and a second location, respectively, along an outer surface of a meniscus with an adjustable suture construct extending from the deployed first deformable tube anchor, through a tear in a meniscus along a first pathway, and back through the tear in the meniscus along a second pathway to the deployed second deformable tube anchor so as to connect the deployed first deformable tube anchor to the deployed second deformable tube anchor, the first deformable tube anchor providing a first longitudinal bore extending through the first deformable tube anchor, the second deformable tube anchor providing a second longitudinal bore extending through the second deformable tube anchor, wherein the adjustable suture construct includes a suture with a first free end that passes through a longitudinal passage in the suture to form a first self-locking adjustable loop, wherein the adjustable suture construct being connected to the first deformable tube anchor and to the second deformable tube anchor includes the suture extending through at least part of the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor and through at least part of the second longitudinal bore in the second deformable tube anchor, respectively, so that the first deformable tube anchor and the second deformable tube anchor are both received on the first self-locking adjustable loop, wherein the longitudinal passage in the suture is at least partially received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor; and pulling on the first free end of the suture so as to reduce a size of the first self-locking adjustable loop. 22. The method of claim 21, wherein said pulling reduces the tear in the meniscus. 23. The method of claim 21, wherein the first free end of the suture extends into the suture through a first aperture in the suture, longitudinally within the suture along the longitudinal passage, and out of the suture through a fourth aperture in the suture to form the first self-locking adjustable loop, and wherein the first aperture and the fourth aperture in the suture are both received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 24. The method of claim 21, wherein the first deformable tube anchor and the second deformable tube anchor are slidably received on the first self-locking adjustable loop. 25. A method for manufacturing a tissue repair assembly, the method comprising:
passing a suture through at least part of a first longitudinal bore in a first deformable tube anchor and through at least part of a second longitudinal bore in a second deformable tube anchor so that the first deformable tube anchor and the second deformable tube anchor, respectively, are received on the suture between a first free end and a second free end of the suture; passing, after the first deformable tube anchor and the second deformable tube anchor are received on the suture, the first free end of the suture longitudinally through a longitudinal passage in the suture to form a first self-locking adjustable loop; and moving the longitudinal passage in the suture at least partially into the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 26. The method of claim 25 further comprising positioning, after said moving, the first deformable tube anchor on an inserter for advancing the first deformable tube anchor through meniscal tissue. 27. The method of claim 25 further comprising forming a knot in the suture adjacent the second free end of the suture. 28. The method of claim 25, wherein said passing the first free end of the suture longitudinally through the longitudinal passage in the suture to form the first self-locking adjustable loop includes passing the first free end into the suture through a first aperture in the suture, longitudinally within the suture along the longitudinal passage, and out of the suture through a fourth aperture in the suture to form the first self-locking adjustable loop, and wherein said moving places both the first aperture and the fourth aperture in the suture in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 29. The method of claim 25 further comprising forming a knot in the suture adjacent the second free end of the suture, wherein said moving leaves the knot outside the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 30. A method for repairing a tear in a meniscus, the method comprising:
advancing a first deformable tube anchor along a first pathway through a tear in a meniscus to an outer surface of the meniscus for deployment at a first location along the outer surface of the meniscus, wherein the first deformable tube anchor provides a first longitudinal bore extending through the first deformable tube anchor, wherein, during said advancing, an adjustable suture construct connected to the first deformable tube anchor extends back through the first pathway and again through the tear in the meniscus along a second pathway to connect to a second deformable tube anchor deployed at a second location along the outer surface of the meniscus, wherein the adjustable suture construct includes a suture with a first free end that passes longitudinally through a longitudinal passage in the suture to form a first self-locking adjustable loop, wherein the adjustable suture construct being connected to the first deformable tube anchor includes the first self-locking adjustable loop extending through at least part of the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor so that the first deformable tube anchor is received on the adjustable suture construct, wherein the longitudinal passage in the suture is at least partially received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor; and pulling on the first free end of the suture so as to reduce a size of the first self-locking adjustable loop. 31. The method of claim 30, wherein said pulling reduces the tear in the meniscus. 32. The method of claim 30, wherein the first free end of the suture extends into the suture through a first aperture in the suture, longitudinally within the suture along the longitudinal passage, and out of the suture through a fourth aperture in the suture to form the first self-locking adjustable loop, and wherein the first aperture in the suture is received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 33. The method of claim 30, wherein the first deformable tube anchor is slidably received on the first self-locking, adjustable loop. 34. The method of claim 30, wherein the second deformable tube anchor provides a second longitudinal bore extending through the second deformable tube anchor, and wherein the adjustable suture construct being connected to the second deformable tube anchor includes the first self-locking adjustable loop extending through at least part of the second longitudinal bore in the second deformable tube anchor so that the second deformable tube anchor is received on the adjustable suture construct. 35. The method of claim 30, wherein the first deformable tube anchor is deformable from a first condition to a second condition, the first condition permitting said advancing of the first deformable tube anchor along the first pathway through the tear in the meniscus to the outer surface of the meniscus, the second condition having a different shape than the first condition for inhibiting movement of the first deformable tube anchor back through the meniscus for providing anchoring for the adjustable suture construct along the outer surface of the meniscus. 36. The method of claim 30, wherein the adjustable suture construct includes only a single self-locking adjustable loop which is said first self-locking adjustable loop. 37. A method for repairing a tear in a meniscus, the method comprising:
advancing a first deformable tube anchor along a first pathway through a tear in a meniscus to an outer surface of the meniscus, wherein the first deformable tube anchor provides a first longitudinal bore extending through the first deformable tube anchor, wherein, during said advancing, an adjustable suture construct connected to the first deformable tube anchor extends back through the first pathway and connects to a second deformable tube anchor that is waiting outside the tear in the meniscus for a deployment subsequent to that of the first deformable tube anchor, wherein the adjustable suture construct includes a suture with a first free end that extends into the suture through a first aperture in the suture, longitudinally within the suture along a longitudinal passage, and out of the suture through a fourth aperture in the suture to form a first self-locking adjustable loop, wherein the adjustable suture construct being connected to the first deformable tube anchor includes the first self-locking adjustable loop extending through at least part of the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor so that the first deformable tube anchor is received on the first self-locking adjustable loop, wherein the first aperture in the suture and at least part of the longitudinal passage in the suture are received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor; and deploying the first deformable tube anchor along the outer surface of the meniscus. 38. The method of claim 37 further comprising pulling on the first free end of the suture so as to reduce a size of the first self-locking adjustable loop. 39. The method of claim 38, wherein said pulling reduces the tear in the meniscus. 40. The method of claim 37, wherein the fourth aperture in the suture is also received in the first longitudinal bore in the first deformable tube anchor. 41. The method of claim 37, wherein the second deformable tube anchor provides a second longitudinal bore extending through the second deformable tube anchor, and wherein the adjustable suture construct being connected to the second deformable tube anchor includes the first self-locking adjustable loop extending through at least part of the second longitudinal bore in the second deformable tube anchor so that the second deformable tube anchor is received on the adjustable suture construct. | 1,600 |
349,094 | 16,806,638 | 1,611 | According to some embodiments, a method performed by a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) controller communicably coupled to a voice gateway comprises determining a user profile from one or more stored user profiles is to be associated with an analog telephone and transmitting the user profile to the voice gateway. In particular embodiments, the SD-WAN controller may receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a user from the voice gateway. | 1. A system comprising:
an analog telephone, a voice gateway, and a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) controller; the analog telephone communicably coupled to the voice gateway and the voice gateway communicably coupled to the SD-WAN controller; the SD-WAN controller comprising:
a memory comprising instructions and one or more user profiles;
a hardware processor;
the voice gateway comprising:
one or more analog telephone interfaces;
a memory comprising instructions and one or more user configurations, wherein each user configuration of the one or more user configurations is associated with one of the one or more analog telephone interfaces;
a hardware processor;
wherein the SD-WAN controller, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is configured to:
transmit a user profile to the voice gateway;
where-in the voice gateway, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is configured to:
receive the user profile from the SD-WAN controller; and
based on the received user profile, update a user configuration associated with an analog telephone. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein:
the voice gateway, when executing the instructions at a hardware processor, is further configured to:
receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a user;
transmit the request to associate the analog telephone with the user to the SD-WAN controller;
and wherein the SD-WAN controller, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is further configured to:
receive the request to associate the analog telephone with the user from the voice gateway;
obtain the user profile for the user in the received request; and
wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway comprises the obtained user. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the voice gateway is configured to receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a user by receiving a request from the analog telephone. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the request comprises a keypress combination or a voice command. 5. The system of claim 2, wherein the voice gateway is configured to receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a user by receiving an out-of-band request. 6. The system of claim 2, wherein the SD-WAN controller, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is further configured to:
determine that the user was previously associated with another analog telephone; and send a request to a voice gateway controlling the previously associated analog telephone to unassociate the user with the previously associated analog telephone. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the SD-WAN controller, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is further configured to:
obtain a schedule of users for the one or more analog telephones; and wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway is based on the obtained schedule. 8. A method performed by a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) controller communicably coupled to a voice gateway, the method comprising:
determining a user profile from one or more stored user profiles is to be associated with an analog telephone; and transmitting the user profile to the voice gateway. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
receiving a request to associate the analog telephone with a first user from the voice gateway; wherein determining the user profile from the one or more stored user profiles comprises determining a stored user profile associated with the first user received from the voice gateway; and wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway comprises the user profile associated with the first user. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the first user is associated with more than one user profile and determining the user profile comprises determining one of the user profiles that is associated with an analog telephone. 11. The method of claim 9, further comprising:
receiving, a request to associate the analog telephone with a second user from the voice gateway; wherein determining the user profile from the one or more stored user profiles comprises determining a stored use profile associated with the second user received from the voice gateway; and wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway comprises the user profile associated with the second user. 12. The method of claim 9, wherein the request to associate the analog telephone with a first user from the voice gateway comprises a user identifier and user authentication. 11. The method of claim 9, further comprising:
determining that the first user was previously associated with another analog telephone; and sending a request to a voice gateway controlling the previously associated analog telephone to unassociate the first user with the previously associated analog telephone. 14. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
obtaining a schedule of users for one or more analog telephones; and wherein determining the user profile from one or more stored user profiles comprises determining the user profile based on the obtained schedule. 15. A software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) controller, the SD-WAN controller comprising:
a memory comprising instructions and one or more user profiles; a hardware processor; wherein the SD-WAN controller, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is configured to: determine a user profile from one or more stored user profiles is to be associated with an analog telephone; and transmit the user profile to a voice gateway. 16. The SD-WAN controller of claim 15, further configured to:
receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a first user from the voice gateway; wherein the SD-WAN controller is configured to determine the user profile from the one or more stored user profiles by determining a stored user profile associated with the first user received from the voice gateway; and wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway comprises the user profile associated with the first user. 17. The SD-WAN controller of claim 16, further configured to:
receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a second user from the voice gateway; wherein the SD-WAN controller is configured to determine the user profile from the one or more stored user profiles by determining a stored user profile associated with the second user received from the voice gateway; and wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway comprises the user profile associated with the second user. 18. The SD-WAN controller of claim 16, wherein the request to associate the analog telephone with a first user from the voice gateway comprises a user identifier and user authentication. 19. The SD-WAN controller of claim 16, further configured to:
determine that the first user was previously associated with another analog telephone; and send a request to a voice gateway controlling the previously associated analog telephone to unassociate the first user with the previously associated analog telephone. 20. The SD-WAN controller of claim 15, further configured to:
obtain a schedule of users for one or more analog telephones; and wherein the SD-WAN controller is configured to determine the user profile from one or more stored user profiles by determining the user profile based on the obtained schedule. | According to some embodiments, a method performed by a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) controller communicably coupled to a voice gateway comprises determining a user profile from one or more stored user profiles is to be associated with an analog telephone and transmitting the user profile to the voice gateway. In particular embodiments, the SD-WAN controller may receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a user from the voice gateway.1. A system comprising:
an analog telephone, a voice gateway, and a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) controller; the analog telephone communicably coupled to the voice gateway and the voice gateway communicably coupled to the SD-WAN controller; the SD-WAN controller comprising:
a memory comprising instructions and one or more user profiles;
a hardware processor;
the voice gateway comprising:
one or more analog telephone interfaces;
a memory comprising instructions and one or more user configurations, wherein each user configuration of the one or more user configurations is associated with one of the one or more analog telephone interfaces;
a hardware processor;
wherein the SD-WAN controller, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is configured to:
transmit a user profile to the voice gateway;
where-in the voice gateway, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is configured to:
receive the user profile from the SD-WAN controller; and
based on the received user profile, update a user configuration associated with an analog telephone. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein:
the voice gateway, when executing the instructions at a hardware processor, is further configured to:
receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a user;
transmit the request to associate the analog telephone with the user to the SD-WAN controller;
and wherein the SD-WAN controller, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is further configured to:
receive the request to associate the analog telephone with the user from the voice gateway;
obtain the user profile for the user in the received request; and
wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway comprises the obtained user. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the voice gateway is configured to receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a user by receiving a request from the analog telephone. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the request comprises a keypress combination or a voice command. 5. The system of claim 2, wherein the voice gateway is configured to receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a user by receiving an out-of-band request. 6. The system of claim 2, wherein the SD-WAN controller, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is further configured to:
determine that the user was previously associated with another analog telephone; and send a request to a voice gateway controlling the previously associated analog telephone to unassociate the user with the previously associated analog telephone. 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the SD-WAN controller, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is further configured to:
obtain a schedule of users for the one or more analog telephones; and wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway is based on the obtained schedule. 8. A method performed by a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) controller communicably coupled to a voice gateway, the method comprising:
determining a user profile from one or more stored user profiles is to be associated with an analog telephone; and transmitting the user profile to the voice gateway. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
receiving a request to associate the analog telephone with a first user from the voice gateway; wherein determining the user profile from the one or more stored user profiles comprises determining a stored user profile associated with the first user received from the voice gateway; and wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway comprises the user profile associated with the first user. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the first user is associated with more than one user profile and determining the user profile comprises determining one of the user profiles that is associated with an analog telephone. 11. The method of claim 9, further comprising:
receiving, a request to associate the analog telephone with a second user from the voice gateway; wherein determining the user profile from the one or more stored user profiles comprises determining a stored use profile associated with the second user received from the voice gateway; and wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway comprises the user profile associated with the second user. 12. The method of claim 9, wherein the request to associate the analog telephone with a first user from the voice gateway comprises a user identifier and user authentication. 11. The method of claim 9, further comprising:
determining that the first user was previously associated with another analog telephone; and sending a request to a voice gateway controlling the previously associated analog telephone to unassociate the first user with the previously associated analog telephone. 14. The method of claim 8, further comprising:
obtaining a schedule of users for one or more analog telephones; and wherein determining the user profile from one or more stored user profiles comprises determining the user profile based on the obtained schedule. 15. A software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) controller, the SD-WAN controller comprising:
a memory comprising instructions and one or more user profiles; a hardware processor; wherein the SD-WAN controller, when executing the instructions at the hardware processor, is configured to: determine a user profile from one or more stored user profiles is to be associated with an analog telephone; and transmit the user profile to a voice gateway. 16. The SD-WAN controller of claim 15, further configured to:
receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a first user from the voice gateway; wherein the SD-WAN controller is configured to determine the user profile from the one or more stored user profiles by determining a stored user profile associated with the first user received from the voice gateway; and wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway comprises the user profile associated with the first user. 17. The SD-WAN controller of claim 16, further configured to:
receive a request to associate the analog telephone with a second user from the voice gateway; wherein the SD-WAN controller is configured to determine the user profile from the one or more stored user profiles by determining a stored user profile associated with the second user received from the voice gateway; and wherein the user profile transmitted to the voice gateway comprises the user profile associated with the second user. 18. The SD-WAN controller of claim 16, wherein the request to associate the analog telephone with a first user from the voice gateway comprises a user identifier and user authentication. 19. The SD-WAN controller of claim 16, further configured to:
determine that the first user was previously associated with another analog telephone; and send a request to a voice gateway controlling the previously associated analog telephone to unassociate the first user with the previously associated analog telephone. 20. The SD-WAN controller of claim 15, further configured to:
obtain a schedule of users for one or more analog telephones; and wherein the SD-WAN controller is configured to determine the user profile from one or more stored user profiles by determining the user profile based on the obtained schedule. | 1,600 |
349,095 | 16,806,605 | 1,611 | A method performed by a computing system includes generating a to-do list user interface comprising a user actuatable list element corresponding to a particular entry on a to-do list associated with a user, and a user input mechanism actuatable to perform a to-do list management function comprising at least one of adding a new entry on the to-do list, deleting an existing entry on the to-do list, and modifying an existing entry on the to-do list. The method includes generating an agenda associated with the user, the agenda comprising an agenda item having an associated time period, and detecting a flick gesture on the user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface, and adding, based on the detected flick gesture, an agenda item to the agenda associated with the user, the added agenda item corresponding to the particular entry on the to-do list. | 1. A method performed by a computing system, the method comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface comprising a user actuatable list element corresponding to a particular entry on a to-do list associated with a user, and a user input mechanism actuatable to perform a to-do list management function comprising at least one of:
adding a new entry on the to-do list;
deleting an existing entry on the to-do list; or
modifying an existing entry on the to-do list;
generating an agenda associated with the user, the agenda comprising an agenda item having an associated time period; detecting a flick gesture on the user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface; and adding, based on the detected flick gesture, an agenda item to the agenda associated with the user, the added agenda item corresponding to the particular entry on the to-do list. 2. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
removing the particular entry from the to-do list based on the detected flick gesture; and generating an updated to-do list user interface without the user actuatable list element corresponding to the particular entry. 3. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
generating an agenda user interface comprising a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on the agenda associated with the user. 4. The method of claim 3, and further comprising:
detecting a flick gesture on a given user actuatable agenda element on the agenda user interface that corresponds to a given agenda item, and in response to the detected flick gesture on the agenda user interface, adding an entry on the to-do list, for the given agenda item. 5. The method of claim 4, and further comprising:
removing the given agenda item from the agenda; and generating an updated agenda user interface without the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to the given agenda item. 6. The method of claim 5, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of each agenda item; and generating an ownership indicator corresponding to each agenda item indicative of the identified creator of the corresponding agenda item. 7. The method of claim 5, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of the given agenda item in response to detection of the flick gesture on the given user actuatable agenda element; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item is the user; and processing the flick gesture detected on the given user actuatable agenda element based on the determination. 8. The method of claim 7, and further comprising:
inhibiting removal of the given agenda item from the agenda in response to determining that the creator of the given agenda item is not the user. 9. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
identifying a set of suggested times for the agenda item; generating a set of time display elements, representing the set of suggested times, and a time selection user input mechanism; selecting one of the suggested times based on user actuation of the time selection user input mechanism; and configuring the agenda item, added to the agenda associated with the user, with the selected one of the suggested times. 10. The method of claim 9, and further comprising:
identifying the set of suggested times based on information that identifies free time slots in the agenda associated with the user. 11. A computer-implemented method comprising:
generating a representation of a to-do list, associated with a user, with a list entry corresponding to each entry on the to-do list; generating a representation of an agenda, associated with the user, on an agenda interface, with a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on the agenda; and detecting a flick gesture on a given agenda element, on the agenda interface, corresponding to a given agenda item; identifying a creator of the given agenda item; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item corresponds to the user; and based on the determination, adding an entry to the to-do list, associated with the user, wherein the added entry to the to-do list corresponds to the given agenda item on the agenda. 12. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface with a user actuatable list element corresponding to each entry on the to-do list. 13. The computer-implemented method of claim 12, and further comprising:
detecting a flick gesture on a given user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface corresponding to a given entry on the to-do list; and in response to the detected flick gesture, adding an agenda item to the agenda, for the given entry on the to-do list. 14. The computer-implemented method of claim 13, and further comprising:
removing the given entry from the to-do list; and generating an updated to-do list user interface without the given user actuatable list element corresponding to the given entry. 15. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising:
removing the given agenda item from the agenda; and generating an updated agenda interface without the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to the given agenda item. 16. The computer-implemented method of claim 15, and further comprising:
inhibiting removal of the given agenda item from the agenda in response to determining that the creator of the given agenda item is not the user. 17. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising
identifying a suggested time for adding the agenda item to the agenda for the given entry on the to-do list, generating a user actuatable time selection element for each suggested time; and detecting user actuation of a given time selection element to select a time for the agenda item. 18. A computer-implemented method comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface with a user actuatable list element corresponding to each list entry on a to-do list associated with a user; generating an agenda user interface with a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on an agenda associated with the user; detecting a first flick gesture on a given user actuatable agenda element on the agenda user interface, the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to a given agenda item; based on the first flick gesture, adding an entry on the to-do list for the given agenda item; detecting a second flick gesture on a given user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface, the given user actuatable list element corresponding to a given list entry; based on the second flick gesture, adding an agenda item to the agenda for the given list entry; identifying a set of suggested times for the agenda item based on information in the agenda associated with the user; generating a set of time display elements, representing the set of suggested times, and a time selection user input mechanism; selecting one of the suggested times based on user actuation of the time selection user input mechanism; and configuring the agenda item, added to the agenda associated with the user, with the selected one of the suggested times. 19. The computer-implemented method of claim 18, wherein the information identifies free time slots in the agenda associated with the user. 20. The computer-implemented method of claim 18, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of each agenda item; generating an ownership indicator corresponding to each agenda item indicative of the identified creator of the corresponding agenda item; identifying a creator of the given agenda item in response to detection of the first flick gesture on the given user actuatable agenda element; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item is the user; and adding the entry on the to-do list for the given agenda item based on the determination. | A method performed by a computing system includes generating a to-do list user interface comprising a user actuatable list element corresponding to a particular entry on a to-do list associated with a user, and a user input mechanism actuatable to perform a to-do list management function comprising at least one of adding a new entry on the to-do list, deleting an existing entry on the to-do list, and modifying an existing entry on the to-do list. The method includes generating an agenda associated with the user, the agenda comprising an agenda item having an associated time period, and detecting a flick gesture on the user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface, and adding, based on the detected flick gesture, an agenda item to the agenda associated with the user, the added agenda item corresponding to the particular entry on the to-do list.1. A method performed by a computing system, the method comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface comprising a user actuatable list element corresponding to a particular entry on a to-do list associated with a user, and a user input mechanism actuatable to perform a to-do list management function comprising at least one of:
adding a new entry on the to-do list;
deleting an existing entry on the to-do list; or
modifying an existing entry on the to-do list;
generating an agenda associated with the user, the agenda comprising an agenda item having an associated time period; detecting a flick gesture on the user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface; and adding, based on the detected flick gesture, an agenda item to the agenda associated with the user, the added agenda item corresponding to the particular entry on the to-do list. 2. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
removing the particular entry from the to-do list based on the detected flick gesture; and generating an updated to-do list user interface without the user actuatable list element corresponding to the particular entry. 3. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
generating an agenda user interface comprising a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on the agenda associated with the user. 4. The method of claim 3, and further comprising:
detecting a flick gesture on a given user actuatable agenda element on the agenda user interface that corresponds to a given agenda item, and in response to the detected flick gesture on the agenda user interface, adding an entry on the to-do list, for the given agenda item. 5. The method of claim 4, and further comprising:
removing the given agenda item from the agenda; and generating an updated agenda user interface without the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to the given agenda item. 6. The method of claim 5, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of each agenda item; and generating an ownership indicator corresponding to each agenda item indicative of the identified creator of the corresponding agenda item. 7. The method of claim 5, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of the given agenda item in response to detection of the flick gesture on the given user actuatable agenda element; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item is the user; and processing the flick gesture detected on the given user actuatable agenda element based on the determination. 8. The method of claim 7, and further comprising:
inhibiting removal of the given agenda item from the agenda in response to determining that the creator of the given agenda item is not the user. 9. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
identifying a set of suggested times for the agenda item; generating a set of time display elements, representing the set of suggested times, and a time selection user input mechanism; selecting one of the suggested times based on user actuation of the time selection user input mechanism; and configuring the agenda item, added to the agenda associated with the user, with the selected one of the suggested times. 10. The method of claim 9, and further comprising:
identifying the set of suggested times based on information that identifies free time slots in the agenda associated with the user. 11. A computer-implemented method comprising:
generating a representation of a to-do list, associated with a user, with a list entry corresponding to each entry on the to-do list; generating a representation of an agenda, associated with the user, on an agenda interface, with a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on the agenda; and detecting a flick gesture on a given agenda element, on the agenda interface, corresponding to a given agenda item; identifying a creator of the given agenda item; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item corresponds to the user; and based on the determination, adding an entry to the to-do list, associated with the user, wherein the added entry to the to-do list corresponds to the given agenda item on the agenda. 12. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface with a user actuatable list element corresponding to each entry on the to-do list. 13. The computer-implemented method of claim 12, and further comprising:
detecting a flick gesture on a given user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface corresponding to a given entry on the to-do list; and in response to the detected flick gesture, adding an agenda item to the agenda, for the given entry on the to-do list. 14. The computer-implemented method of claim 13, and further comprising:
removing the given entry from the to-do list; and generating an updated to-do list user interface without the given user actuatable list element corresponding to the given entry. 15. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising:
removing the given agenda item from the agenda; and generating an updated agenda interface without the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to the given agenda item. 16. The computer-implemented method of claim 15, and further comprising:
inhibiting removal of the given agenda item from the agenda in response to determining that the creator of the given agenda item is not the user. 17. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising
identifying a suggested time for adding the agenda item to the agenda for the given entry on the to-do list, generating a user actuatable time selection element for each suggested time; and detecting user actuation of a given time selection element to select a time for the agenda item. 18. A computer-implemented method comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface with a user actuatable list element corresponding to each list entry on a to-do list associated with a user; generating an agenda user interface with a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on an agenda associated with the user; detecting a first flick gesture on a given user actuatable agenda element on the agenda user interface, the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to a given agenda item; based on the first flick gesture, adding an entry on the to-do list for the given agenda item; detecting a second flick gesture on a given user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface, the given user actuatable list element corresponding to a given list entry; based on the second flick gesture, adding an agenda item to the agenda for the given list entry; identifying a set of suggested times for the agenda item based on information in the agenda associated with the user; generating a set of time display elements, representing the set of suggested times, and a time selection user input mechanism; selecting one of the suggested times based on user actuation of the time selection user input mechanism; and configuring the agenda item, added to the agenda associated with the user, with the selected one of the suggested times. 19. The computer-implemented method of claim 18, wherein the information identifies free time slots in the agenda associated with the user. 20. The computer-implemented method of claim 18, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of each agenda item; generating an ownership indicator corresponding to each agenda item indicative of the identified creator of the corresponding agenda item; identifying a creator of the given agenda item in response to detection of the first flick gesture on the given user actuatable agenda element; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item is the user; and adding the entry on the to-do list for the given agenda item based on the determination. | 1,600 |
349,096 | 16,806,642 | 1,611 | A method performed by a computing system includes generating a to-do list user interface comprising a user actuatable list element corresponding to a particular entry on a to-do list associated with a user, and a user input mechanism actuatable to perform a to-do list management function comprising at least one of adding a new entry on the to-do list, deleting an existing entry on the to-do list, and modifying an existing entry on the to-do list. The method includes generating an agenda associated with the user, the agenda comprising an agenda item having an associated time period, and detecting a flick gesture on the user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface, and adding, based on the detected flick gesture, an agenda item to the agenda associated with the user, the added agenda item corresponding to the particular entry on the to-do list. | 1. A method performed by a computing system, the method comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface comprising a user actuatable list element corresponding to a particular entry on a to-do list associated with a user, and a user input mechanism actuatable to perform a to-do list management function comprising at least one of:
adding a new entry on the to-do list;
deleting an existing entry on the to-do list; or
modifying an existing entry on the to-do list;
generating an agenda associated with the user, the agenda comprising an agenda item having an associated time period; detecting a flick gesture on the user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface; and adding, based on the detected flick gesture, an agenda item to the agenda associated with the user, the added agenda item corresponding to the particular entry on the to-do list. 2. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
removing the particular entry from the to-do list based on the detected flick gesture; and generating an updated to-do list user interface without the user actuatable list element corresponding to the particular entry. 3. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
generating an agenda user interface comprising a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on the agenda associated with the user. 4. The method of claim 3, and further comprising:
detecting a flick gesture on a given user actuatable agenda element on the agenda user interface that corresponds to a given agenda item, and in response to the detected flick gesture on the agenda user interface, adding an entry on the to-do list, for the given agenda item. 5. The method of claim 4, and further comprising:
removing the given agenda item from the agenda; and generating an updated agenda user interface without the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to the given agenda item. 6. The method of claim 5, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of each agenda item; and generating an ownership indicator corresponding to each agenda item indicative of the identified creator of the corresponding agenda item. 7. The method of claim 5, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of the given agenda item in response to detection of the flick gesture on the given user actuatable agenda element; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item is the user; and processing the flick gesture detected on the given user actuatable agenda element based on the determination. 8. The method of claim 7, and further comprising:
inhibiting removal of the given agenda item from the agenda in response to determining that the creator of the given agenda item is not the user. 9. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
identifying a set of suggested times for the agenda item; generating a set of time display elements, representing the set of suggested times, and a time selection user input mechanism; selecting one of the suggested times based on user actuation of the time selection user input mechanism; and configuring the agenda item, added to the agenda associated with the user, with the selected one of the suggested times. 10. The method of claim 9, and further comprising:
identifying the set of suggested times based on information that identifies free time slots in the agenda associated with the user. 11. A computer-implemented method comprising:
generating a representation of a to-do list, associated with a user, with a list entry corresponding to each entry on the to-do list; generating a representation of an agenda, associated with the user, on an agenda interface, with a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on the agenda; and detecting a flick gesture on a given agenda element, on the agenda interface, corresponding to a given agenda item; identifying a creator of the given agenda item; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item corresponds to the user; and based on the determination, adding an entry to the to-do list, associated with the user, wherein the added entry to the to-do list corresponds to the given agenda item on the agenda. 12. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface with a user actuatable list element corresponding to each entry on the to-do list. 13. The computer-implemented method of claim 12, and further comprising:
detecting a flick gesture on a given user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface corresponding to a given entry on the to-do list; and in response to the detected flick gesture, adding an agenda item to the agenda, for the given entry on the to-do list. 14. The computer-implemented method of claim 13, and further comprising:
removing the given entry from the to-do list; and generating an updated to-do list user interface without the given user actuatable list element corresponding to the given entry. 15. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising:
removing the given agenda item from the agenda; and generating an updated agenda interface without the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to the given agenda item. 16. The computer-implemented method of claim 15, and further comprising:
inhibiting removal of the given agenda item from the agenda in response to determining that the creator of the given agenda item is not the user. 17. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising
identifying a suggested time for adding the agenda item to the agenda for the given entry on the to-do list, generating a user actuatable time selection element for each suggested time; and detecting user actuation of a given time selection element to select a time for the agenda item. 18. A computer-implemented method comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface with a user actuatable list element corresponding to each list entry on a to-do list associated with a user; generating an agenda user interface with a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on an agenda associated with the user; detecting a first flick gesture on a given user actuatable agenda element on the agenda user interface, the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to a given agenda item; based on the first flick gesture, adding an entry on the to-do list for the given agenda item; detecting a second flick gesture on a given user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface, the given user actuatable list element corresponding to a given list entry; based on the second flick gesture, adding an agenda item to the agenda for the given list entry; identifying a set of suggested times for the agenda item based on information in the agenda associated with the user; generating a set of time display elements, representing the set of suggested times, and a time selection user input mechanism; selecting one of the suggested times based on user actuation of the time selection user input mechanism; and configuring the agenda item, added to the agenda associated with the user, with the selected one of the suggested times. 19. The computer-implemented method of claim 18, wherein the information identifies free time slots in the agenda associated with the user. 20. The computer-implemented method of claim 18, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of each agenda item; generating an ownership indicator corresponding to each agenda item indicative of the identified creator of the corresponding agenda item; identifying a creator of the given agenda item in response to detection of the first flick gesture on the given user actuatable agenda element; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item is the user; and adding the entry on the to-do list for the given agenda item based on the determination. | A method performed by a computing system includes generating a to-do list user interface comprising a user actuatable list element corresponding to a particular entry on a to-do list associated with a user, and a user input mechanism actuatable to perform a to-do list management function comprising at least one of adding a new entry on the to-do list, deleting an existing entry on the to-do list, and modifying an existing entry on the to-do list. The method includes generating an agenda associated with the user, the agenda comprising an agenda item having an associated time period, and detecting a flick gesture on the user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface, and adding, based on the detected flick gesture, an agenda item to the agenda associated with the user, the added agenda item corresponding to the particular entry on the to-do list.1. A method performed by a computing system, the method comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface comprising a user actuatable list element corresponding to a particular entry on a to-do list associated with a user, and a user input mechanism actuatable to perform a to-do list management function comprising at least one of:
adding a new entry on the to-do list;
deleting an existing entry on the to-do list; or
modifying an existing entry on the to-do list;
generating an agenda associated with the user, the agenda comprising an agenda item having an associated time period; detecting a flick gesture on the user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface; and adding, based on the detected flick gesture, an agenda item to the agenda associated with the user, the added agenda item corresponding to the particular entry on the to-do list. 2. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
removing the particular entry from the to-do list based on the detected flick gesture; and generating an updated to-do list user interface without the user actuatable list element corresponding to the particular entry. 3. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
generating an agenda user interface comprising a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on the agenda associated with the user. 4. The method of claim 3, and further comprising:
detecting a flick gesture on a given user actuatable agenda element on the agenda user interface that corresponds to a given agenda item, and in response to the detected flick gesture on the agenda user interface, adding an entry on the to-do list, for the given agenda item. 5. The method of claim 4, and further comprising:
removing the given agenda item from the agenda; and generating an updated agenda user interface without the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to the given agenda item. 6. The method of claim 5, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of each agenda item; and generating an ownership indicator corresponding to each agenda item indicative of the identified creator of the corresponding agenda item. 7. The method of claim 5, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of the given agenda item in response to detection of the flick gesture on the given user actuatable agenda element; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item is the user; and processing the flick gesture detected on the given user actuatable agenda element based on the determination. 8. The method of claim 7, and further comprising:
inhibiting removal of the given agenda item from the agenda in response to determining that the creator of the given agenda item is not the user. 9. The method of claim 1, and further comprising:
identifying a set of suggested times for the agenda item; generating a set of time display elements, representing the set of suggested times, and a time selection user input mechanism; selecting one of the suggested times based on user actuation of the time selection user input mechanism; and configuring the agenda item, added to the agenda associated with the user, with the selected one of the suggested times. 10. The method of claim 9, and further comprising:
identifying the set of suggested times based on information that identifies free time slots in the agenda associated with the user. 11. A computer-implemented method comprising:
generating a representation of a to-do list, associated with a user, with a list entry corresponding to each entry on the to-do list; generating a representation of an agenda, associated with the user, on an agenda interface, with a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on the agenda; and detecting a flick gesture on a given agenda element, on the agenda interface, corresponding to a given agenda item; identifying a creator of the given agenda item; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item corresponds to the user; and based on the determination, adding an entry to the to-do list, associated with the user, wherein the added entry to the to-do list corresponds to the given agenda item on the agenda. 12. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface with a user actuatable list element corresponding to each entry on the to-do list. 13. The computer-implemented method of claim 12, and further comprising:
detecting a flick gesture on a given user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface corresponding to a given entry on the to-do list; and in response to the detected flick gesture, adding an agenda item to the agenda, for the given entry on the to-do list. 14. The computer-implemented method of claim 13, and further comprising:
removing the given entry from the to-do list; and generating an updated to-do list user interface without the given user actuatable list element corresponding to the given entry. 15. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising:
removing the given agenda item from the agenda; and generating an updated agenda interface without the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to the given agenda item. 16. The computer-implemented method of claim 15, and further comprising:
inhibiting removal of the given agenda item from the agenda in response to determining that the creator of the given agenda item is not the user. 17. The computer-implemented method of claim 11, and further comprising
identifying a suggested time for adding the agenda item to the agenda for the given entry on the to-do list, generating a user actuatable time selection element for each suggested time; and detecting user actuation of a given time selection element to select a time for the agenda item. 18. A computer-implemented method comprising:
generating a to-do list user interface with a user actuatable list element corresponding to each list entry on a to-do list associated with a user; generating an agenda user interface with a user actuatable agenda element corresponding to each agenda item on an agenda associated with the user; detecting a first flick gesture on a given user actuatable agenda element on the agenda user interface, the given user actuatable agenda element corresponding to a given agenda item; based on the first flick gesture, adding an entry on the to-do list for the given agenda item; detecting a second flick gesture on a given user actuatable list element on the to-do list user interface, the given user actuatable list element corresponding to a given list entry; based on the second flick gesture, adding an agenda item to the agenda for the given list entry; identifying a set of suggested times for the agenda item based on information in the agenda associated with the user; generating a set of time display elements, representing the set of suggested times, and a time selection user input mechanism; selecting one of the suggested times based on user actuation of the time selection user input mechanism; and configuring the agenda item, added to the agenda associated with the user, with the selected one of the suggested times. 19. The computer-implemented method of claim 18, wherein the information identifies free time slots in the agenda associated with the user. 20. The computer-implemented method of claim 18, and further comprising:
identifying a creator of each agenda item; generating an ownership indicator corresponding to each agenda item indicative of the identified creator of the corresponding agenda item; identifying a creator of the given agenda item in response to detection of the first flick gesture on the given user actuatable agenda element; determining whether the creator of the given agenda item is the user; and adding the entry on the to-do list for the given agenda item based on the determination. | 1,600 |
349,097 | 16,806,648 | 1,611 | A cutting device (1) for cutting an edible product (3) into pieces, the cutting device (1) including a base frame (5), a main receiving area (7) for receiving the edible product (3) to be cut, a main pushing assembly (9) for selectively pushing the edible product (3) to be cut, and a main cutting assembly (13) disposed about the base frame (5), for receiving and cutting the edible product (3) into a series of main cuts, via an array of holes (15), provided by a main cutting interface (17). The cutting device (1) further includes a preliminary cutting assembly (19) removably mountable about the base frame (5) for first receiving and cutting the edible product (3) into a series of preliminary cuts, via an array of holes (21) provided by a preliminary cutting interface (23), prior to insertion of the edible product (3) into the main receiving area (7), wherein the edible product (3) is ultimately cut into a series of pieces resulting from the passage of the edible product (3) through at least one of said main and preliminary cutting interfaces (17,23) of the two different cutting assemblies (13,19) of the cutting device (1). | 1. A cutting device (1) for cutting an edible product (3) into a plurality of pieces, the cutting device (1) comprising:
a base frame (5); a main receiving area (7) disposed about the base frame (5) for receiving therein the edible product (3) to be cut; a main pushing assembly (9) being positioned, shaped and sized about the base frame (5) for selectively pushing the edible product (3) to be cut along a given travel distance (11) within the main receiving area (7), via a manual operation of the main pushing assembly (9); a main cutting assembly (13) disposed about the base frame (5), opposite to the main pushing assembly (9), for receiving and cutting the edible product (3) pushed by the main pushing assembly (9), into a series of main cuts, via an array of holes (15) provided by a main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13); and a preliminary cutting assembly (19) removably mountable about the base frame (5) for first receiving and cutting the edible product (3) into a series of preliminary cuts, via an array of holes (21) provided by a preliminary cutting interface (23) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19), prior to insertion of the edible product (3) into the main receiving area (7), wherein the edible product (3) is ultimately cut into a series of pieces resulting from passage of the edible product (3) through at least one of said main and preliminary cutting interfaces (17,23) of the two different cutting assemblies (13,19) of the cutting device (1). 2. A cutting device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the base frame (5) is an elongated base frame (5), and wherein the main receiving area (7) is an elongated main receiving area (7). 3. A cutting device according to claim 2, wherein the main pushing assembly (9) includes at least one handle (25) and at least one pusher plate (27), the at least one pusher plate (27) being operatively connected to the at least one handle (25) via at least one linkage mechanism (29), the at least one pusher plate (27) being further configured for travelling along the main receiving area (7) via a manual operation of the at least one handle (25). 4. A cutting device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the at least one linkage mechanism (29) includes at least one component (31) being pivotably mounted about the base frame (5) of the cutting device (1). 5. A cutting device (1) according to claim 4, wherein the at least one linkage mechanism (29) includes first and second links (33,35) each of the links having first and second extremities, the first link (33) being pivotably mounted about a corresponding supporting component (37) of the base frame (5) of the cutting device (1), with a first extremity of the first link (33) being operatively connected to the at least one handle (25), and a second extremity of the first link (33) being pivotably connected to a first extremity of the second link (35), and a second extremity of the second link (35) being operatively connected to the main pushing assembly (9);
wherein the second extremity of the second link (35) is positioned, shaped and sized to travel along a corresponding slot (39) provided about a side wall (41) of the base frame (5) of the cutting device (1); wherein the second extremity of the second link (35) is operatively connected to a sliding component (43) configured for travelling along said corresponding slot (39), and wherein the second extremity of the second link (35) is operatively connected to the main pushing assembly (9), so that a manual operation of said main pushing assembly (9) via the at least one handle (25) forces the at least one pusher plate (27) to travel along the main receiving area (7) and to push the edible product (3) to be cut into and through corresponding holes (15) of the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13); wherein the first link (33) of the at least one linkage mechanism (29) includes a substantially straight portion (33 a) and a substantially curved portion (33 b), and wherein the second link (35) of the at least one linkage mechanism (29) is substantially straight, so as to provide the main pushing assembly (9) with a lever effect upon manual operation of the at least one handle (25) between opposite operating configurations; wherein at least one of the links (33,35) of the at least one linkage mechanism (29) is provided with a corresponding reinforcement (45); wherein the second extremity of the second link (35) is operatively connected to a corresponding plate holding component (47) of the main pushing assembly (9); and wherein the plate holding component (9) is positioned, shaped and sized for receiving the at least one pusher plate (27) of the main pushing assembly (9). 6. A cutting device (1) according to claim 5, wherein the plate holding component (47) comprises a locking mechanism (49) for selectively locking the at least one pusher plate (27) of the main pushing assembly (9) in place with respect to the plate holding component (47); and
wherein the locking mechanism (49) is configured so that locking in place of the at least one pusher plate (27) of the main pushing assembly (9) with respect to the plate holding component (47) is accomplished via a rotation of the at least one pusher plate (27) with respect to said plate holding component (47). 7. A cutting device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the at least one linkage mechanism (29) includes a pair of first and second linkage mechanisms (29) each of the linkage mechanisms being operatively connected to a single and common handle (25), and being further operatively connected to a single and common pusher plate (27) of the main pushing assembly (9);
wherein the at least one handle (25) is substantially cylindrical; wherein the at least one handle (25) is pivotably connected to the first and second linkage mechanisms (29); wherein the at least one pusher plate (27) is complementary in shape to the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13), in order to push the edible product (3) to be cut into and through corresponding holes (15) of the main cutting assembly (13); wherein the at least one pusher plate (27) comprises pushing fingers (51) being shaped and sized for extending through said corresponding holes (15) of the main cutting assembly (13); wherein the first and second linkage mechanisms (29) are displaceable along opposite side planes of the cutting device (1); and wherein the at least one handle (25) is operable between first and second configurations, wherein in the first configuration, the at least one handle (25) is raised with respect to the base frame (5) and the main pushing assembly (9) is drawn away from the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13), and wherein in the second configuration, the at least one handle (25) is drawn against the base frame (5) and the main pushing assembly (9) is pushed against the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13). 8. A cutting device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the array of holes (15) of the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13) is defined by a series of cutting blades (53) operatively connected to one another. 9. A cutting device (1) according to claim 8, wherein the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13) is provided by a removable cutting cartridge (55) being selectively insertable into a corresponding compartment (57) of the base frame (5);
wherein the array of holes (15) of the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13) are disposed about and provided by the removable cutting cartridge (55); and wherein the removable cutting cartridge (55) comprises an array of holes (15) having m rows by n columns, wherein m and n are both integers greater than 1, for a total of m×n holes (15). 10. A cutting device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the removable cutting cartridge (55) includes a clipping mechanism (59) operatively connectable to a corresponding receiving portion (61) of the base frame (5) for removably securing the removable cutting cartridge (55) in place about said base frame (5); and
wherein the clipping mechanism (61) comprises a protruding portion (63) extendable beyond the receiving portion (61) of the base frame (5), in order to allow a user of the cutting device (1) to push onto said protruding portion (63), for removing the removable cutting cartridge (55) from the compartment (57) of the base frame (5). 11. A cutting device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the removable cutting cartridge (55) has a substantially rectangular profile, and wherein the compartment (57) of the base frame (5) for receiving said removable cutting cartridge (55) has a corresponding substantially rectangular profile; and
wherein the removable cutting cartridge (55) is removably insertable into the compartment (57) of the base frame (5) via a bottom opening (65) of said base frame (5). 12. A cutting device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the preliminary cutting assembly (19) is removably mountable about a top portion of the base frame (5). 13. A cutting device (1) according to claim 12, wherein the preliminary cutting assembly (19) of the cutting device (1) includes a housing component (67) having a cavity (69) being positioned, shaped and sized for receiving therein the edible product (3) to be cut via the preliminary cutting interface (23), prior to insertion of the edible product (3) into the main receiving area (7) of the base frame (5);
wherein the preliminary cutting assembly (19) of the cutting device (1) includes a pushing component (71) for selectively pushing the edible product (3) into and along the cavity (69) of the housing component (67), and in turn, into and through corresponding holes (21) of the preliminary cutting interface (23) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19); wherein the pushing component (71) comprises gripping fingers (73) being shaped and sized for pushing and gripping into the edible product (3) to be cut via the preliminary cutting interface (23) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19); wherein the array of holes (21) of the preliminary cutting interface (23) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) is defined by a series of cutting blades (75) operatively connected to one another; wherein the preliminary cutting interface (23) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) is provided by a removable cutting cartridge (77) being selectively insertable into a corresponding slit (79) of the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) of the cutting device (1); wherein the slit (79) of the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) is disposed traverse to a direction of travel of the pushing component (71); and wherein the array of holes (21) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) are disposed about and provided by the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19). 14. A cutting device (1) according to claim 13, wherein the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) comprises an array of holes (21) having m rows by n columns, wherein m and n are both integers greater than 1, for a total of m×n holes (21); and
wherein the holes (21) of the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) are of substantially rectangular cross-sectional profile. 15. A cutting device (1) according claim 13, wherein the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) includes a clipping mechanism (81) operatively connectable to a corresponding receiving portion (83) of the housing component (67) for removably securing the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) in place about said housing component (67). 16. A cutting device (1) according to claim 15, wherein the clipping mechanism (81) of the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) comprises a protruding portion (85) extendable beyond the receiving portion (83) of the housing component (67), in order to allow a user of the cutting device (1) to push onto said protruding portion (85), for removing the removable cutting cartridge (77) from the slit (79) of the housing component (67);
wherein the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) has a substantially rectangular profile, and wherein the slit (79) of the housing component (67) for receiving said removable cutting cartridge (77) has a corresponding substantially rectangular profile; wherein the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) is removably insertable into the slit (79) of the housing component (67) via a side opening (87) of said housing component (67); and wherein the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) comprises a mounting assembly (89) for removably mounting the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) onto a top portion of the base frame (5). 17. A cutting device (1) according to claim 16, wherein the mounting assembly (89) comprises at least one male component (89 a) insertable into at least one corresponding female component (89 b). 18. A cutting device (1) according to claim 17, wherein the at least one male component (89 a) is provided about the top portion of the base frame (5), and wherein the at least one corresponding female component (89 b) is provided about the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19). 19. A cutting device (1) according to claim 13, wherein the base frame (5) comprises first and second series of male components (89 a) provided respectively about first and second side walls (41) of the base frame (5), and wherein the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) comprises a corresponding pair of first and second series of female components (89 b) being disposed about opposite sides of the housing component (67); and
wherein at least one given series of female components (89 b) of the housing component (67) are positioned, shaped and sized to be inserted into corresponding notches (91) defined by a corresponding series of male components (89 a), and to be slid into said corresponding series of male components (89 a) by sliding the housing component (67) along a given direction of travel of the base frame (5). 20. A cutting device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the base frame (5) of the cutting device (1) comprises a non-slip suction base (93). | A cutting device (1) for cutting an edible product (3) into pieces, the cutting device (1) including a base frame (5), a main receiving area (7) for receiving the edible product (3) to be cut, a main pushing assembly (9) for selectively pushing the edible product (3) to be cut, and a main cutting assembly (13) disposed about the base frame (5), for receiving and cutting the edible product (3) into a series of main cuts, via an array of holes (15), provided by a main cutting interface (17). The cutting device (1) further includes a preliminary cutting assembly (19) removably mountable about the base frame (5) for first receiving and cutting the edible product (3) into a series of preliminary cuts, via an array of holes (21) provided by a preliminary cutting interface (23), prior to insertion of the edible product (3) into the main receiving area (7), wherein the edible product (3) is ultimately cut into a series of pieces resulting from the passage of the edible product (3) through at least one of said main and preliminary cutting interfaces (17,23) of the two different cutting assemblies (13,19) of the cutting device (1).1. A cutting device (1) for cutting an edible product (3) into a plurality of pieces, the cutting device (1) comprising:
a base frame (5); a main receiving area (7) disposed about the base frame (5) for receiving therein the edible product (3) to be cut; a main pushing assembly (9) being positioned, shaped and sized about the base frame (5) for selectively pushing the edible product (3) to be cut along a given travel distance (11) within the main receiving area (7), via a manual operation of the main pushing assembly (9); a main cutting assembly (13) disposed about the base frame (5), opposite to the main pushing assembly (9), for receiving and cutting the edible product (3) pushed by the main pushing assembly (9), into a series of main cuts, via an array of holes (15) provided by a main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13); and a preliminary cutting assembly (19) removably mountable about the base frame (5) for first receiving and cutting the edible product (3) into a series of preliminary cuts, via an array of holes (21) provided by a preliminary cutting interface (23) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19), prior to insertion of the edible product (3) into the main receiving area (7), wherein the edible product (3) is ultimately cut into a series of pieces resulting from passage of the edible product (3) through at least one of said main and preliminary cutting interfaces (17,23) of the two different cutting assemblies (13,19) of the cutting device (1). 2. A cutting device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the base frame (5) is an elongated base frame (5), and wherein the main receiving area (7) is an elongated main receiving area (7). 3. A cutting device according to claim 2, wherein the main pushing assembly (9) includes at least one handle (25) and at least one pusher plate (27), the at least one pusher plate (27) being operatively connected to the at least one handle (25) via at least one linkage mechanism (29), the at least one pusher plate (27) being further configured for travelling along the main receiving area (7) via a manual operation of the at least one handle (25). 4. A cutting device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the at least one linkage mechanism (29) includes at least one component (31) being pivotably mounted about the base frame (5) of the cutting device (1). 5. A cutting device (1) according to claim 4, wherein the at least one linkage mechanism (29) includes first and second links (33,35) each of the links having first and second extremities, the first link (33) being pivotably mounted about a corresponding supporting component (37) of the base frame (5) of the cutting device (1), with a first extremity of the first link (33) being operatively connected to the at least one handle (25), and a second extremity of the first link (33) being pivotably connected to a first extremity of the second link (35), and a second extremity of the second link (35) being operatively connected to the main pushing assembly (9);
wherein the second extremity of the second link (35) is positioned, shaped and sized to travel along a corresponding slot (39) provided about a side wall (41) of the base frame (5) of the cutting device (1); wherein the second extremity of the second link (35) is operatively connected to a sliding component (43) configured for travelling along said corresponding slot (39), and wherein the second extremity of the second link (35) is operatively connected to the main pushing assembly (9), so that a manual operation of said main pushing assembly (9) via the at least one handle (25) forces the at least one pusher plate (27) to travel along the main receiving area (7) and to push the edible product (3) to be cut into and through corresponding holes (15) of the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13); wherein the first link (33) of the at least one linkage mechanism (29) includes a substantially straight portion (33 a) and a substantially curved portion (33 b), and wherein the second link (35) of the at least one linkage mechanism (29) is substantially straight, so as to provide the main pushing assembly (9) with a lever effect upon manual operation of the at least one handle (25) between opposite operating configurations; wherein at least one of the links (33,35) of the at least one linkage mechanism (29) is provided with a corresponding reinforcement (45); wherein the second extremity of the second link (35) is operatively connected to a corresponding plate holding component (47) of the main pushing assembly (9); and wherein the plate holding component (9) is positioned, shaped and sized for receiving the at least one pusher plate (27) of the main pushing assembly (9). 6. A cutting device (1) according to claim 5, wherein the plate holding component (47) comprises a locking mechanism (49) for selectively locking the at least one pusher plate (27) of the main pushing assembly (9) in place with respect to the plate holding component (47); and
wherein the locking mechanism (49) is configured so that locking in place of the at least one pusher plate (27) of the main pushing assembly (9) with respect to the plate holding component (47) is accomplished via a rotation of the at least one pusher plate (27) with respect to said plate holding component (47). 7. A cutting device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the at least one linkage mechanism (29) includes a pair of first and second linkage mechanisms (29) each of the linkage mechanisms being operatively connected to a single and common handle (25), and being further operatively connected to a single and common pusher plate (27) of the main pushing assembly (9);
wherein the at least one handle (25) is substantially cylindrical; wherein the at least one handle (25) is pivotably connected to the first and second linkage mechanisms (29); wherein the at least one pusher plate (27) is complementary in shape to the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13), in order to push the edible product (3) to be cut into and through corresponding holes (15) of the main cutting assembly (13); wherein the at least one pusher plate (27) comprises pushing fingers (51) being shaped and sized for extending through said corresponding holes (15) of the main cutting assembly (13); wherein the first and second linkage mechanisms (29) are displaceable along opposite side planes of the cutting device (1); and wherein the at least one handle (25) is operable between first and second configurations, wherein in the first configuration, the at least one handle (25) is raised with respect to the base frame (5) and the main pushing assembly (9) is drawn away from the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13), and wherein in the second configuration, the at least one handle (25) is drawn against the base frame (5) and the main pushing assembly (9) is pushed against the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13). 8. A cutting device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the array of holes (15) of the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13) is defined by a series of cutting blades (53) operatively connected to one another. 9. A cutting device (1) according to claim 8, wherein the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13) is provided by a removable cutting cartridge (55) being selectively insertable into a corresponding compartment (57) of the base frame (5);
wherein the array of holes (15) of the main cutting interface (17) of the main cutting assembly (13) are disposed about and provided by the removable cutting cartridge (55); and wherein the removable cutting cartridge (55) comprises an array of holes (15) having m rows by n columns, wherein m and n are both integers greater than 1, for a total of m×n holes (15). 10. A cutting device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the removable cutting cartridge (55) includes a clipping mechanism (59) operatively connectable to a corresponding receiving portion (61) of the base frame (5) for removably securing the removable cutting cartridge (55) in place about said base frame (5); and
wherein the clipping mechanism (61) comprises a protruding portion (63) extendable beyond the receiving portion (61) of the base frame (5), in order to allow a user of the cutting device (1) to push onto said protruding portion (63), for removing the removable cutting cartridge (55) from the compartment (57) of the base frame (5). 11. A cutting device (1) according to claim 9, wherein the removable cutting cartridge (55) has a substantially rectangular profile, and wherein the compartment (57) of the base frame (5) for receiving said removable cutting cartridge (55) has a corresponding substantially rectangular profile; and
wherein the removable cutting cartridge (55) is removably insertable into the compartment (57) of the base frame (5) via a bottom opening (65) of said base frame (5). 12. A cutting device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the preliminary cutting assembly (19) is removably mountable about a top portion of the base frame (5). 13. A cutting device (1) according to claim 12, wherein the preliminary cutting assembly (19) of the cutting device (1) includes a housing component (67) having a cavity (69) being positioned, shaped and sized for receiving therein the edible product (3) to be cut via the preliminary cutting interface (23), prior to insertion of the edible product (3) into the main receiving area (7) of the base frame (5);
wherein the preliminary cutting assembly (19) of the cutting device (1) includes a pushing component (71) for selectively pushing the edible product (3) into and along the cavity (69) of the housing component (67), and in turn, into and through corresponding holes (21) of the preliminary cutting interface (23) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19); wherein the pushing component (71) comprises gripping fingers (73) being shaped and sized for pushing and gripping into the edible product (3) to be cut via the preliminary cutting interface (23) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19); wherein the array of holes (21) of the preliminary cutting interface (23) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) is defined by a series of cutting blades (75) operatively connected to one another; wherein the preliminary cutting interface (23) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) is provided by a removable cutting cartridge (77) being selectively insertable into a corresponding slit (79) of the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) of the cutting device (1); wherein the slit (79) of the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) is disposed traverse to a direction of travel of the pushing component (71); and wherein the array of holes (21) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) are disposed about and provided by the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19). 14. A cutting device (1) according to claim 13, wherein the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) comprises an array of holes (21) having m rows by n columns, wherein m and n are both integers greater than 1, for a total of m×n holes (21); and
wherein the holes (21) of the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) are of substantially rectangular cross-sectional profile. 15. A cutting device (1) according claim 13, wherein the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) includes a clipping mechanism (81) operatively connectable to a corresponding receiving portion (83) of the housing component (67) for removably securing the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) in place about said housing component (67). 16. A cutting device (1) according to claim 15, wherein the clipping mechanism (81) of the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) comprises a protruding portion (85) extendable beyond the receiving portion (83) of the housing component (67), in order to allow a user of the cutting device (1) to push onto said protruding portion (85), for removing the removable cutting cartridge (77) from the slit (79) of the housing component (67);
wherein the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) has a substantially rectangular profile, and wherein the slit (79) of the housing component (67) for receiving said removable cutting cartridge (77) has a corresponding substantially rectangular profile; wherein the removable cutting cartridge (77) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) is removably insertable into the slit (79) of the housing component (67) via a side opening (87) of said housing component (67); and wherein the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) comprises a mounting assembly (89) for removably mounting the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) onto a top portion of the base frame (5). 17. A cutting device (1) according to claim 16, wherein the mounting assembly (89) comprises at least one male component (89 a) insertable into at least one corresponding female component (89 b). 18. A cutting device (1) according to claim 17, wherein the at least one male component (89 a) is provided about the top portion of the base frame (5), and wherein the at least one corresponding female component (89 b) is provided about the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19). 19. A cutting device (1) according to claim 13, wherein the base frame (5) comprises first and second series of male components (89 a) provided respectively about first and second side walls (41) of the base frame (5), and wherein the housing component (67) of the preliminary cutting assembly (19) comprises a corresponding pair of first and second series of female components (89 b) being disposed about opposite sides of the housing component (67); and
wherein at least one given series of female components (89 b) of the housing component (67) are positioned, shaped and sized to be inserted into corresponding notches (91) defined by a corresponding series of male components (89 a), and to be slid into said corresponding series of male components (89 a) by sliding the housing component (67) along a given direction of travel of the base frame (5). 20. A cutting device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the base frame (5) of the cutting device (1) comprises a non-slip suction base (93). | 1,600 |
349,098 | 16,806,649 | 1,611 | A vehicle is provided to include a wiper, a wiper driver that is connected to the wiper and configured to provide a driving force for rotation of the wiper, and a multi-function switch that is configured to receive a user command to turn the wiper driver on or off. A controller is configured to adjust a position of the wiper to enter a parking state after a preset time when a local interconnect network (LIN) communication system enters a limp home mode and the rotation of the wiper is stopped by a signal for turning off the wiper driver. | 1. A vehicle, comprising:
a wiper; a wiper driver connected to the wiper and configured to provide a driving force for rotation of the wiper; a multi-function switch configured to receive a user command to turn the wiper driver on or off; and a controller configured to adjust a position of the wiper to enter a parking state after a preset time when a local interconnect network (LIN) communication system enters a limp home mode and the rotation of the wiper is stopped by a signal for turning off the wiper driver. 2. The vehicle of claim 1, further comprising:
a counter configured to measure a waiting time after the rotation of the wiper is stopped, wherein the controller is configured to adjust the position of the wiper to enter the parking state when the waiting time measured by the counter reaches the preset time. 3. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to maintain rotation of the wiper when the waiting time does not reach the preset time. 4. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to initialize the waiting time measured by the counter when the waiting time does not reach the preset time and a signal for turning off the wiper driver is not detected, 5. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to operate the wiper driver not to provide a driving force to the wiper when the wiper is stopped in a parking state. 6. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to operate the wiper driver not to provide a driving force to the wiper when the position of the wiper is stopped at a position equal to or less than a preset angle in the parking state. 7. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the preset time is set according to user input. 8. A control method of vehicle, comprising:
entering, by a controller, a vehicle Local Interconnect Network (LIN) communication system into a limp home mode; receiving, by the controller, a user command to turn rotation of a wiper of the vehicle on or off; and adjusting, by the controller, a position of the wiper to enter a parking state after a preset time when the rotation of the wiper is stopped by a signal for turning off the rotation of the wiper. 9. The control method of claim 8, further comprising:
measuring, by the controller, a waiting time after the rotation of the wiper is stopped; and adjusting, by the controller, the position of the wiper to enter the parking state when the measured waiting time reaches the preset time. 10. The control method of claim 9, further comprising:
operating, by the controller, the wiper to maintain rotation of the wiper when the waiting time does not reach the preset time. 11. The control method of claim 9, further comprising:
initializing, by the controller, the measured waiting time when the waiting time does not reach the preset time and a signal for turning off the wiper rotation is not detected, 12. The control method of claim 9, further comprising:
operating, by the controller, a wiper driver of the wiper not to provide a driving force to the wiper when the wiper is stopped in a parking state. 13. The control method of claim 9, further comprising:
operating, by the controller, a wiper driver of the wiper not to provide a driving force to the wiper when the position of the wiper is stopped at a position equal to or less than a preset angle in the parking state. 14. The control method of claim 9, wherein the preset time is set according to user input. | A vehicle is provided to include a wiper, a wiper driver that is connected to the wiper and configured to provide a driving force for rotation of the wiper, and a multi-function switch that is configured to receive a user command to turn the wiper driver on or off. A controller is configured to adjust a position of the wiper to enter a parking state after a preset time when a local interconnect network (LIN) communication system enters a limp home mode and the rotation of the wiper is stopped by a signal for turning off the wiper driver.1. A vehicle, comprising:
a wiper; a wiper driver connected to the wiper and configured to provide a driving force for rotation of the wiper; a multi-function switch configured to receive a user command to turn the wiper driver on or off; and a controller configured to adjust a position of the wiper to enter a parking state after a preset time when a local interconnect network (LIN) communication system enters a limp home mode and the rotation of the wiper is stopped by a signal for turning off the wiper driver. 2. The vehicle of claim 1, further comprising:
a counter configured to measure a waiting time after the rotation of the wiper is stopped, wherein the controller is configured to adjust the position of the wiper to enter the parking state when the waiting time measured by the counter reaches the preset time. 3. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to maintain rotation of the wiper when the waiting time does not reach the preset time. 4. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to initialize the waiting time measured by the counter when the waiting time does not reach the preset time and a signal for turning off the wiper driver is not detected, 5. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to operate the wiper driver not to provide a driving force to the wiper when the wiper is stopped in a parking state. 6. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the controller is configured to operate the wiper driver not to provide a driving force to the wiper when the position of the wiper is stopped at a position equal to or less than a preset angle in the parking state. 7. The vehicle of claim 2, wherein the preset time is set according to user input. 8. A control method of vehicle, comprising:
entering, by a controller, a vehicle Local Interconnect Network (LIN) communication system into a limp home mode; receiving, by the controller, a user command to turn rotation of a wiper of the vehicle on or off; and adjusting, by the controller, a position of the wiper to enter a parking state after a preset time when the rotation of the wiper is stopped by a signal for turning off the rotation of the wiper. 9. The control method of claim 8, further comprising:
measuring, by the controller, a waiting time after the rotation of the wiper is stopped; and adjusting, by the controller, the position of the wiper to enter the parking state when the measured waiting time reaches the preset time. 10. The control method of claim 9, further comprising:
operating, by the controller, the wiper to maintain rotation of the wiper when the waiting time does not reach the preset time. 11. The control method of claim 9, further comprising:
initializing, by the controller, the measured waiting time when the waiting time does not reach the preset time and a signal for turning off the wiper rotation is not detected, 12. The control method of claim 9, further comprising:
operating, by the controller, a wiper driver of the wiper not to provide a driving force to the wiper when the wiper is stopped in a parking state. 13. The control method of claim 9, further comprising:
operating, by the controller, a wiper driver of the wiper not to provide a driving force to the wiper when the position of the wiper is stopped at a position equal to or less than a preset angle in the parking state. 14. The control method of claim 9, wherein the preset time is set according to user input. | 1,600 |
349,099 | 16,806,623 | 1,611 | A drive system includes a first planetary device, a second planetary device and a connecting shaft directly coupled to the first planetary device, a first electromagnetic device at least selectively coupled to the first planetary device and including a first shaft, a second electromagnetic device directly coupled to the second planetary device and including a second shaft, a clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the second shaft to the connecting shaft, and an output shaft coupled to the first planetary device. The first planetary device, the second planetary device, the connecting shaft, the first shaft, the second shaft, and the output shaft are radially aligned. The connecting shaft extends through the second planetary device to the first planetary device. The second electromagnetic device is rotationally engaged with the first planetary device when the clutch is engaged. | 1. A drive system for a vehicle, comprising:
a first planetary device; a second planetary device directly coupled to the first planetary device; a connecting shaft directly coupled to the first planetary device, wherein the first planetary device, the second planetary device, and the connecting shaft are radially aligned; a first electromagnetic device at least selectively coupled to the first planetary device, wherein the first electromagnetic device includes a first shaft; a second electromagnetic device directly coupled to the second planetary device, wherein the second electromagnetic device includes a second shaft, wherein the first shaft and the second shaft are radially aligned with the first planetary device, the second planetary device, and the connecting shaft, and wherein the connecting shaft extends through the second planetary device to the first planetary device; a clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the second shaft to the connecting shaft, wherein the second electromagnetic device is rotationally engaged with the first planetary device when the clutch is engaged; and an output shaft coupled to the first planetary device, wherein the output shaft is radially aligned with the first planetary device, the second planetary device, and the connecting shaft. 2. The drive system of claim 1, wherein the first planetary device is configured to vary a speed ratio between an input to the first planetary device and an output from the first planetary device. 3. The drive system of claim 1, the clutch defining a first clutch, further comprising a second clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the first shaft of the first electromagnetic device to a power takeoff output when engaged. 4. The drive system of claim 1, wherein the connecting shaft extends through the second electromagnetic device. 5. The drive system of claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary shaft radially offset from the connecting shaft and the output shaft, wherein the auxiliary shaft is rotationally coupled to the first planetary device. 6. The drive system of claim 5, the clutch defining a first clutch, further comprising a second clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the second planetary device to the auxiliary shaft when engaged. 7. The drive system of claim 6, further comprising a brake positioned to selectively limit rotation of a portion of the second planetary device when engaged. 8. The drive system of claim 1, wherein the output shaft is directly coupled to the first planetary device. 9. The drive system of claim 8, wherein the output shaft extends away from the first planetary device and through the first electromagnetic device. 10. A drive system for a vehicle, comprising:
a first planetary device including a first rotatable portion, a second rotatable portion, at least one connecting member coupling the first rotatable portion to the second rotatable portion, and a first carrier rotationally supporting the at least one connecting member; a second planetary device including a second carrier, wherein the first carrier is directly coupled to the second carrier; a first electromagnetic device at least selectively coupled to the first planetary device; a second electromagnetic device coupled to the second planetary device; and an output shaft directly coupled to the first carrier, wherein the output shaft is configured to transport power from the first electromagnetic device and the second electromagnetic device to a tractive element of the vehicle; and wherein the output shaft is aligned with the first electromagnetic device and the second electromagnetic device. 11. The drive system of claim 10, wherein the at least one connecting member is repositionable relative to the first carrier such that a speed ratio between one of the first rotatable portion, the second rotatable portion, and the first carrier and another of the first rotatable portion, the second rotatable portion, and the first carrier is variable. 12. The drive system of claim 11, wherein the at least one connecting member is at least one of a ball, a disc, and a wheel configured to frictionally engage the first rotatable portion and the second rotatable portion. 13. The drive system of claim 10, further comprising a clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the first electromagnetic device to a power takeoff output when engaged. 14. The drive system of claim 13, the clutch defining a first clutch, further comprising a second clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the first rotatable portion to the first electromagnetic device when engaged, and wherein the second electromagnetic device is directly coupled to a sun gear of the second planetary device. 15. The drive system of claim 10, further comprising a clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the second electromagnetic device to the second rotatable portion when engaged. 16. The drive system of claim 10, further comprising a brake positioned to selectively limit rotation of the second planetary device when engaged. 17. A vehicle, comprising:
a multi-mode transmission including:
a first planetary device and a second planetary device, the first planetary device including a carrier, wherein the carrier and the second planetary device are directly coupled;
a first motor/generator at least selectively coupled to the first planetary device;
a second motor/generator coupled to the second planetary device; and
an output shaft directly coupled to the carrier of the first planetary device and configured to selectively receive rotational mechanical energy from the first motor/generator and the second motor/generator; and
a drive axle coupled to the output shaft of the multi-mode transmission. 18. The vehicle of claim 17, wherein the first planetary device is configured to vary a speed ratio between an input to the first planetary device and an output from the first planetary device. 19. The vehicle of claim 17, further comprising a clutch positioned to selectively couple the first motor/generator to a power takeoff output when engaged. 20. The vehicle of claim 19, further comprising a brake, wherein the second planetary device includes a ring gear, wherein the brake is positioned to selectively limit rotation of the ring gear when engaged. | A drive system includes a first planetary device, a second planetary device and a connecting shaft directly coupled to the first planetary device, a first electromagnetic device at least selectively coupled to the first planetary device and including a first shaft, a second electromagnetic device directly coupled to the second planetary device and including a second shaft, a clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the second shaft to the connecting shaft, and an output shaft coupled to the first planetary device. The first planetary device, the second planetary device, the connecting shaft, the first shaft, the second shaft, and the output shaft are radially aligned. The connecting shaft extends through the second planetary device to the first planetary device. The second electromagnetic device is rotationally engaged with the first planetary device when the clutch is engaged.1. A drive system for a vehicle, comprising:
a first planetary device; a second planetary device directly coupled to the first planetary device; a connecting shaft directly coupled to the first planetary device, wherein the first planetary device, the second planetary device, and the connecting shaft are radially aligned; a first electromagnetic device at least selectively coupled to the first planetary device, wherein the first electromagnetic device includes a first shaft; a second electromagnetic device directly coupled to the second planetary device, wherein the second electromagnetic device includes a second shaft, wherein the first shaft and the second shaft are radially aligned with the first planetary device, the second planetary device, and the connecting shaft, and wherein the connecting shaft extends through the second planetary device to the first planetary device; a clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the second shaft to the connecting shaft, wherein the second electromagnetic device is rotationally engaged with the first planetary device when the clutch is engaged; and an output shaft coupled to the first planetary device, wherein the output shaft is radially aligned with the first planetary device, the second planetary device, and the connecting shaft. 2. The drive system of claim 1, wherein the first planetary device is configured to vary a speed ratio between an input to the first planetary device and an output from the first planetary device. 3. The drive system of claim 1, the clutch defining a first clutch, further comprising a second clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the first shaft of the first electromagnetic device to a power takeoff output when engaged. 4. The drive system of claim 1, wherein the connecting shaft extends through the second electromagnetic device. 5. The drive system of claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary shaft radially offset from the connecting shaft and the output shaft, wherein the auxiliary shaft is rotationally coupled to the first planetary device. 6. The drive system of claim 5, the clutch defining a first clutch, further comprising a second clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the second planetary device to the auxiliary shaft when engaged. 7. The drive system of claim 6, further comprising a brake positioned to selectively limit rotation of a portion of the second planetary device when engaged. 8. The drive system of claim 1, wherein the output shaft is directly coupled to the first planetary device. 9. The drive system of claim 8, wherein the output shaft extends away from the first planetary device and through the first electromagnetic device. 10. A drive system for a vehicle, comprising:
a first planetary device including a first rotatable portion, a second rotatable portion, at least one connecting member coupling the first rotatable portion to the second rotatable portion, and a first carrier rotationally supporting the at least one connecting member; a second planetary device including a second carrier, wherein the first carrier is directly coupled to the second carrier; a first electromagnetic device at least selectively coupled to the first planetary device; a second electromagnetic device coupled to the second planetary device; and an output shaft directly coupled to the first carrier, wherein the output shaft is configured to transport power from the first electromagnetic device and the second electromagnetic device to a tractive element of the vehicle; and wherein the output shaft is aligned with the first electromagnetic device and the second electromagnetic device. 11. The drive system of claim 10, wherein the at least one connecting member is repositionable relative to the first carrier such that a speed ratio between one of the first rotatable portion, the second rotatable portion, and the first carrier and another of the first rotatable portion, the second rotatable portion, and the first carrier is variable. 12. The drive system of claim 11, wherein the at least one connecting member is at least one of a ball, a disc, and a wheel configured to frictionally engage the first rotatable portion and the second rotatable portion. 13. The drive system of claim 10, further comprising a clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the first electromagnetic device to a power takeoff output when engaged. 14. The drive system of claim 13, the clutch defining a first clutch, further comprising a second clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the first rotatable portion to the first electromagnetic device when engaged, and wherein the second electromagnetic device is directly coupled to a sun gear of the second planetary device. 15. The drive system of claim 10, further comprising a clutch positioned to selectively rotationally couple the second electromagnetic device to the second rotatable portion when engaged. 16. The drive system of claim 10, further comprising a brake positioned to selectively limit rotation of the second planetary device when engaged. 17. A vehicle, comprising:
a multi-mode transmission including:
a first planetary device and a second planetary device, the first planetary device including a carrier, wherein the carrier and the second planetary device are directly coupled;
a first motor/generator at least selectively coupled to the first planetary device;
a second motor/generator coupled to the second planetary device; and
an output shaft directly coupled to the carrier of the first planetary device and configured to selectively receive rotational mechanical energy from the first motor/generator and the second motor/generator; and
a drive axle coupled to the output shaft of the multi-mode transmission. 18. The vehicle of claim 17, wherein the first planetary device is configured to vary a speed ratio between an input to the first planetary device and an output from the first planetary device. 19. The vehicle of claim 17, further comprising a clutch positioned to selectively couple the first motor/generator to a power takeoff output when engaged. 20. The vehicle of claim 19, further comprising a brake, wherein the second planetary device includes a ring gear, wherein the brake is positioned to selectively limit rotation of the ring gear when engaged. | 1,600 |
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