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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Verformungsmittel für keratinische Fasern und Haarverformungsverfahren

Номер: DE102011089573A1
Автор: WOLFF WOLFGANG, LISSNER YVONNE, RAUTHENBERG-GROTH BIRGIT, MANNECK HARTMUT, AKRAM MUSTAFA, WOLFF, WOLFGANG, LISSNER, YVONNE, RAUTHENBERG-GROTH, BIRGIT, MANNECK, HARTMUT, AKRAM, MUSTAFA
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Verfahren zur dauerhaften Umformung keratinhaltiger Fasern, insbesondere menschlicher Haare, in welchem ii. ein Verformungsmittel, enthaltend 1. keratinreduzierende Substzanz(en) 2. mindestens eine Polyisopren auf die Fasern aufgetragen wird, ii. das Verformungsmittel eine Einwirkzeit Z1 lang einwirkt, die Fasern unter Wärmeeinwirkung verformt werden.

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22-06-2017 дата публикации

Kombinationen von Konservierungsmitteln für Haarfarben

Номер: DE102015225361A1
Автор: WESER GABRIELE, SIMMERING RAINER, AKRAM MUSTAFA, Weser, Gabriele, Simmering, Rainer, Akram, Mustafa
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Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ein Mittel zur Färbung von keratinischen Fasern, insbesondere menschlichen Haaren, enthaltend in einem kosmetischen Träger (a) mindestens ein Konservierungsmittel aus der Gruppe aus Sorbinsäure, 2-Hydroxydiphenyl, 4-Hydroxybenzoesäure, Dehydracetsäure, Dibromhexamidin, 10-Undecylensäure, Hexetidinum, Trichlorcarban, Triclosanum, 4-Chlor-3,4-dimethylphenol, Imidazolidinylharnstoff, Hexamethylentetramin, 1-(4-Chlorphenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-2-butanon, 1,3-Bis-(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidindion, 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2-pyridon, Bromchlorophen, 3-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 5-Chlor-2-methyl-3(2H)-isothiazolon, 2-Benzyl-4-chlorphenol, 2-Chloracetamid, Chlorhexidin, 4,4-Dimethyl-1,3-oxazolidin, 1-Phenoxy-propan-2-ol, Hexamidinum, 5-Ethyl-1-aza-3,7-dioxabicyclo-[3.3.0]-octan, Chlorphenesin, Natriumhydroxymethyl-aminoacetat, Benzylhemiformal, 3-Iod-2-propinyl-butylcarbamat, Methylisothiazolinon und ...

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Номер записи: 2
18-01-2018 дата публикации

HYBRIDE GATE-DIELEKTRIKA FÜR LEISTUNGSHALBLEITER-BAUELEMENTE

Номер: DE112016001799T5
Автор: AKRAM SALMAN, ANANTHAN VENKAT, Akram, Salman, Ananthan, Venkat
Принадлежит: FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR, Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation

In einem generellen Aspekt kann ein Leistungshalbleiter-Bauelement ein Siliziumkarbidsubstrat (SiC-Substrat) und eine auf dem SiC-Substrat angeordnete SiC-Epitaxialschicht einschließen. Das Bauelement kann auch einen Well-Bereich einschließen, der auf der SiC-Epi-Schicht angeordnet ist, sowie einen im Well-Bereich angeordneten Source-Bereich. Das Bauelement kann des Weiteren einen in der SiC-Epi-Schicht angeordneten und am Source-Bereich angrenzenden Gategraben einschließen, wobei der Gategraben eine Tiefe aufweist, die tiefer als eine Tiefe des Well-Bereichs ist und die weniger tief als eine Tiefe der SiC-Epi-Schicht ist. Das Bauelement kann des Weiteren ein hybrides Gate-Dielektrikum einschließen, welches auf einer Flanke des Gategrabens und einer Bodenfläche des Gategrabens angeordnet ist. Das hybride Gate-Dielektrikum kann ein erstes high-k-dielektrisches Material und ein zweites high-k-dielektrisches Material einschließen. Das Bauelement kann weiterhin eine auf dem hybriden Gate-Dielektrikum ...

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Номер записи: 3
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Färbeverfahren für keratinische Fasern

Номер: DE102011084725A1
Автор: WAGNER AILEEN, AKRAM MUSTAFA DR, MANNECK HARTMUT, WAGNER, AILEEN, AKRAM, MUSTAFA DR., MANNECK, HARTMUT
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Gegenstand der vorliegenden Anmeldung ist ein Verfahren zur Farbveränderung keratinischer Fasern, umfassend die Schritte (i) Herstellung des anwendungsbereiten Mittels unmittelbar vor der Anwendung durch Zusammenführen a) einer Farbveränderungszubereitung (A), die flüssig ist und in einem kosmetisch verträglichen Träger mindestens ein Alkalisierungsmittel enthält, und b) einer Oxidationsmittelzubereitung (B), die flüssig ist und in einem kosmetisch verträglichen Träger als Oxidationsmittel Wasserstoffperoxid enthält, in einem wiederverschließbaren Behälter (C) mit einem Verhältnis von Höhe des Behälters zu größten Durchmesser der Öffnung von kleiner als 3 zu 1 und anschließendes Vermischen, (ii) Verteilung des anwendungsbereiten Mittel auf den Fasern, (iii) Verbleib des Mittel für einen Zeitraum von 1 bis 60 min auf den Fasern (iv) und Auswaschen des verbliebenen Mittels aus den Fasern.

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Номер записи: 4
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Färbeverfahren für keratinische Fasern

Номер: DE102011079923A1
Автор: WOLFF WOLFGANG, AKRAM MUSTAFA DR, WAGNER AILEEN, WOLFF, WOLFGANG, AKRAM, MUSTAFA DR., WAGNER, AILEEN
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Gegenstand der vorliegenden Anmeldung ist ein Verfahren zur Farbveränderung keratinischer Fasern, umfassend die Schritte (i) Herstellung des anwendungsbereiten Mittels unmittelbar vor der Anwendung durch Zusammenführen einer pulverförmige Farbveränderungszubereitung (A) und einer flüssige Oxidationsmittelzubereitung (B) in einem wiederverschließbaren Behältnis und anschließendes Vermischen, wobei die Farbveränderungszubereitung (A) mindestens ein Farbveränderungsmittel und mindestens ein anorganisches Alkalisierungsmittel enthält, und die flüssige Oxidationsmittelzubereitung (B) in einem kosmetisch verträglichen Träger mindestens ein Oxidationsmittel und mindestens ein nichtionisches Tensid der Formel (I), R1-O-[G]p (I) enthält. (ii) Verteilung des anwendungsbereiten Mittel auf den Fasern, (iii) Verbleib des Mittel für einen Zeitraum von 1 bis 60 min auf den Fasern (iv) und Auswaschen des verbliebenen Mittels aus den Fasern.

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Номер записи: 5
22-06-2017 дата публикации

Kombinationen von Konservierungsmitteln für Haarfarben

Номер: DE102015225360A1
Автор: WESER GABRIELE, SIMMERING RAINER, AKRAM MUSTAFA, Weser, Gabriele, Simmering, Rainer, Akram, Mustafa
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Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ein kosmetisches Produkt für die Farbveränderung keratinischer Fasern, insbesondere menschlicher Haare, umfassend – eine Färbezubereitung (F), die in einem wiederverschließbaren Container (C) verpackt ist, wobei die Färbezubereitung (F) in einem kosmetischen Träger (a) mindestens ein erstes Konservierungsmittel aus der Gruppe aus Natriumsulfit, Kaliumsulfit, Kaliumhydrogensulfit, Natriumhydrogensulfit, Zinkpyrithion, Benzoesäure, Salicylsäure, Sorbinsäure, Ameisensäure, Propionsäure und den physiologisch verträglichen Salzen der vorgenannten Säuren, und (b) mindestens ein zweites Konservierungsmittel aus der Gruppe aus 2-Phenoxy-ethanol, Benzylalkohol, 1-Phenoxy-propan-2-ol, Isopropanol und Ethanol und (c) mindestens ein Oxidationsfarbstoffvorprodukt und/oder einen direktziehenden Farbstoff, enthält. Ein zweiter Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zur Farbveränderung der Haare am Haaransatz, bei welchem das Produkt des ersten ...

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Номер записи: 6
12-01-2012 дата публикации

PACKAGED MICROELECTRONIC IMAGERS AND METHODS OF PACKAGING MICROELECTRONIC IMAGERS

Номер: US20120009717A1
Автор: Akram Salman, Hiatt William M., Kirby Kyle K.
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Microelectronic imagers, methods for packaging microelectronic imagers, and methods for forming electrically conductive through-wafer interconnects in microelectronic imagers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a microelectronic imaging die can include a microelectronic substrate, an integrated circuit, and an image sensor electrically coupled to the integrated circuit. A bond-pad is carried by the substrate and electrically coupled to the integrated circuit. An electrically conductive through-wafer interconnect extends partially through the substrate and is in contact with the bond-pad. The interconnect can include a passage extending partially through the substrate to the bond-pad, a dielectric liner deposited into the passage and in contact with the substrate, a conductive layer deposited onto at least a portion of the dielectric liner, a wetting agent deposited onto at least a portion of the conductive layer, and a conductive fill material deposited into the passage and electrically coupled to the bond-pad. 127-. (canceled)28. A method of manufacturing a packaged microelectronic imaging die , the method comprising:providing a microelectronic substrate, the substrate having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, an integrated circuit, and an image sensor electrically coupled to the integrated circuit;forming a terminal on and/or in the substrate, wherein the terminal is electrically coupled to the integrated circuit;forming a blind hole in the substrate from the second side of the substrate toward the first side of the substrate and in alignment with the terminal, wherein the blind hole does not extend completely through the terminal; andconstructing an electrically conductive interconnect in a least a portion of the blind hole and in electrical contact with the terminal.29. The method of claim 28 , further comprising removing material from the second side of the substrate to thin the substrate before forming the blind hole.30. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 7
03-05-2012 дата публикации

WAFER-LEVEL PACKAGED MICROELECTRONIC IMAGERS AND PROCESSES FOR WAFER-LEVEL PACKAGING

Номер: US20120104528A1
Автор: Akram Salman, Benson Peter A., Farnworth Warren M., Hiatt William M.
Принадлежит: ROUND ROCK RESEARCH, LLC

The following disclosure describes several embodiments of (1) methods for wafer-level packaging of microelectronic imagers, (2) methods of forming electrically conductive interconnects in microelectronic imagers, (3) methods for forming optical devices for microelectronic imagers, and (4) microelectronic imagers that have been packaged using wafer-level packaging processes. Wafer-level packaging of microelectronic imagers is expected to significantly enhance the efficiency of manufacturing microelectronic imagers because a plurality of imagers can be packaged simultaneously using highly accurate and efficient processes developed for packaging semiconductor devices. Moreover, wafer-level packaging of microelectronic imagers is expected to enhance the quality and performance of such imagers because the semiconductor fabrication processes can reliably align an optical device with an image sensor and space the optical device apart from the image sensor by a desired distance with a higher degree of precision. 154-. (canceled)55. A microelectronic imager comprising:an optical device formed from an optical device workpiece, the optical device comprising an optical element for transmitting light onto an image sensor aligned with the optical element;an imaging unit, the imaging unit comprising the image sensor, an integrated circuit formed in a substrate and electrically operatively coupled to the image sensor, and a plurality of external contacts comprising a terminal disposed on a first surface of the substrate, a contact pad disposed on a second surface of the substrate opposite the first surface and an interconnect electrically coupling the terminal to the contact pad, wherein the interconnect extends completely through the substrate and wherein the interconnect is formed in a via that is surrounded by the terminal;the imager further comprising at least one stand-off projecting from at least one of the optical device and the imaging unit, the stand-off comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 8
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Mousse-Type Dyes II

Номер: US20120285479A1
Автор: Astrid Kleeb, Mustafa Akram, Sabrina Zirwen
Принадлежит: Henkel AG and Co KGaA

Products for dying keratin fibers comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one oxidation dye precursor and at least one alkanolamine, the product containing at least one zwitterionic surfactant according to formula (I)

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Номер записи: 9
29-11-2012 дата публикации

VEHICLE TRIM PANEL HAVING BEVERAGE RETAINER AND METHOD

Номер: US20120299324A1
Автор: Bhatti Ammad, Dreher Steve, Dunham Scott H., Langenbacher Kim
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A vehicle trim panel assembly is provided having a beverage retainer formed in a storage compartment on the door of an automotive vehicle. The trim panel assembly includes a storage receptacle and a trim panel arranged to define at least a portion of the storage receptacle. The trim panel includes a base portion connected to a beverage retainer portion via a living hinge. The beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into position within the storage receptacle. 1. A vehicle trim panel assembly comprising:a storage receptacle; anda trim panel arranged to define at least a portion of the storage receptacle and comprising a base portion connected to a beverage retainer portion via a living hinge, wherein the beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into position within the storage receptacle.2. The trim panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the trim panel is assembled to a vehicle door.3. The trim panel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the storage receptacle is formed by an inner door panel and an outer door panel claim 2 , wherein the trim panel is the outer door panel.4. The trim panel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the storage receptacle is a map pocket.5. The trim panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the door panel is molded to integrally form the base portion claim 1 , the beverage retainer portion and the living hinge.6. The trim panel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the beverage retainer portion is snap fit into engagement within the storage receptacle.7. The trim panel assembly of claim 6 , wherein the beverage retainer portion is matingly snap fit into connection with a wall of the storage receptacle.8. A vehicle trim panel comprising:a base portion;a beverage retainer portion; anda living hinge connected to the base portion and the beverage retainer portion, wherein the beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into position within a storage receptacle.9. The trim panel of claim 8 , wherein the beverage retainer ...

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Номер записи: 10
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Semiconductor Constructions

Номер: US20130001788A1
Автор: Akram Ditali, Tianhong Zhang
Принадлежит: Micron Technology Inc

Some embodiments include semiconductor processing methods in which a copper barrier is formed to be laterally offset from a copper component, and in which nickel is formed to extend across both the barrier and the component. The barrier may extend around an entire lateral periphery of the component, and may be spaced from the component by an intervening ring of electrically insulative material. The copper component may be a bond pad or an interconnect between two levels of metal layers. Some embodiments include semiconductor constructions in which nickel extends across a copper component, a copper barrier is laterally offset from the copper component, and an insulative material is between the copper barrier and the copper component.

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Номер записи: 11
21-02-2013 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR DICE INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE BLIND HOLE, WAFERS INCLUDING SUCH SEMICONDUCTOR DICE, AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS MADE WHILE FORMING AT LEAST ONE BLIND HOLE IN A SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20130043588A1
Автор: Akram Salman, Rigg Sidney B.
Принадлежит: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Semiconductor dice comprise at least one bond pad on an active surface of the semiconductor die. At least one blind hole extends from a back surface of the semiconductor die opposing the active surface, through a thickness of the semiconductor die, to an underside of the at least one bond pad. At least one quantity of passivation material covers at least a sidewall surface of the at least one blind hole. At least one conductive material is disposed in the at least one blind hole adjacent and in electrical communication with the at least one bond pad and adjacent the at least one quantity of passivation material. 1. A semiconductor die , comprising:bond pads on an active surface of the semiconductor die;holes extending from a back surface of the semiconductor die opposing the active surface, to respective undersides of at least some bond pads; andconductive material in the blind holes and electrically coupled with the at least some bond pads.2. The semiconductor die of claim 1 , further comprising a passivation material on at least a portion of a sidewall surface of each blind hole and interposed between the conductive material and the at least a portion of the sidewall surface.3. The semiconductor die of claim 2 , further comprising the passivation material over at least a portion of the back surface of the semiconductor die.4. The semiconductor die of claim 3 , further comprising additional passivation material on at least a portion of the passivation material over the at least a portion of the back surface of the semiconductor die.5. The semiconductor die of claim 2 , further comprising a barrier material interposed between the passivation material and the conductive material.6. The semiconductor die of claim 1 , further comprising a conductive seed material interposed between the bond pads and the conductive material and between a sidewall surface of the blind holes and the conductive material.7. The semiconductor die of claim 6 , further comprising additional ...

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Номер записи: 12
07-11-2013 дата публикации

THROUGH-WAFER INTERCONNECTS FOR PHOTOIMAGER AND MEMORY WAFERS

Номер: US20130295766A1
Автор: Akram Salman, Farnworth Warren M., Hembree David R., Hiatt William M., Kirby Kyle K., Oliver Steven D., Rigg Sidney B., Tuttle Mark E., Velicky Lu, Wark James M., Watkins Charles M., Wood Alan G.
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A through-wafer interconnect for imager, memory and other integrated circuit applications is disclosed, thereby eliminating the need for wire bonding, making devices incorporating such interconnects stackable and enabling wafer level packaging for imager devices. Further, a smaller and more reliable die package is achieved and circuit parasitics (e.g., L and R) are reduced due to the reduced signal path lengths.

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Номер записи: 13
19-12-2013 дата публикации

Gas delivery system to provide induced partial saturation through solute transport and reactivity for liquefaction mitigation

Номер: US20130333451A1
Автор: Akram ALSHAWABKEH, Michac YEGIAN
Принадлежит: Northeastern University Boston

A system and method for providing a partial level of saturation to a mass of sand, through generation of gas bubbles, as a way to prevent liquefaction during earthquakes. The system includes a solution that is operable to generate gas bubbles and a solution generator that prepares the solution. A conduit delivers the solution to the sand, so that the solution generates the gas bubbles during and after being delivered to the sand. A probe may be used to determine whether the sand is susceptible to liquefaction before the solution is delivered and to assess a change in degree of partial saturation after the solution has been delivered.

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Номер записи: 14
09-01-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE TRIM PANEL HAVING BEVERAGE RETAINER AND METHOD

Номер: US20140008406A1
Автор: Bhatti Ammad, Dreher Steve, Dunham Scott H., Langenbacher Kim
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle trim panel assembly is provided having a beverage retainer formed in a storage compartment on the door of an automotive vehicle. The trim panel assembly includes a storage receptacle and a trim panel arranged to define at least a portion of the storage receptacle. The trim panel includes a base portion connected to a beverage retainer portion via a living hinge. The beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into position within the storage receptacle. 1. A vehicle trim panel comprising:a base portion;a beverage retainer portion; anda living hinge connected to the base portion and the beverage retainer portion, wherein the beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into position within a storage receptacle.2. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the beverage retainer portion is snap fit into engagement within the storage receptacle.3. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the trim panel is located on a vehicle door.4. The trim panel of claim 3 , wherein the storage receptacle is a map pocket.5. The trim panel of claim 3 , wherein the trim panel serves as an outer panel which matingly engages an inner panel of the vehicle door.6. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the base portion claim 1 , the beverage retainer portion and living hinge are integrally formed.7. A method of assembling a vehicle trim panel comprising:forming a trim panel having a main portion, a beverage retainer portion, and a living hinge;rotating the beverage retainer portion about the living hinge into a beverage retainer position; andassembling the trim panel onto a vehicle such that the beverage retainer portion is disposed into the beverage retainer position within a storage receptacle.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the step of assembling comprises assembling the trim panel to a vehicle door.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the step of assembling comprises assembling the trim panel to another door panel which includes a wall of the storage ...

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Номер записи: 15
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Composition for advanced hybrid geopolymeric functional materials and a process for the preparation thereof

Номер: US20140026787A1
Автор: Barada Kanta Mishra, Deepti Mishra, Manish Mudgal, Mohammed Akram Khan, Navin Chandra, Ramesh Kumar Chouhan, Sudhir Sitaram Amritphale, Swati Lahiri
Принадлежит: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR

The present invention provides a composition for advanced hybrid geopolymeric functional materials possessing very broad application spectrum ranging from cementitious materials to advanced functional materials having “Inorganic-Organic Hybrid” matrix in contrast to the limited application of conventional geopolymeric materials having “Inorganic matrix” only. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of these materials. The process obviates the need of external addition of sodium silicate which is one of the costliest and main raw materials in conventional geopolymerisation processes. Interestingly, in the present invention the sodium silicate has been synthesized in situ by designing of conditions for synergistic and simultaneous mechano-chemical reactions among the selected raw materials viz. inorganic and organic wastes under alkaline environment. This results in the formation of “Hybrid inorganic-organic frame work” of sodium silicate, which facilitates uniform dispersion of reacting species, thus resulting in the formation of homogeneous geopolymeric matrix with improved characteristics.

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Номер записи: 16
06-02-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RESONANT WIRELESS POWER SOURCE

Номер: US20140035384A1
Автор: Akram Hasnain, Riehl Patrick Stanley, Satyamoorthy Anand
Принадлежит: MEDIATEK SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

A resonant wireless power system includes a source circuit having a source coil, an ac driver with a first resistance, representing the equivalent output impedance of the ac driver, and a matching network. A current probe measures the magnitude signal of the instantaneous source coil current. A voltage probe measures the instantaneous ac driver voltage. A phase detector compares the phase of the instantaneous source coil current and the instantaneous ac driver voltage, and produces a first output signal proportional to the phase difference. A first amplifier compares the magnitude signal and a target signal, and produces an error signal proportional to the difference. A first compensation filter produces the control voltage that determines the ac driver supply voltage. A second amplifier amplifies the first output signal. A second compensation filter produces the control voltage that determines the impedance of a variable element in the source circuit. 1. A resonant power source comprising:a source circuit that includes a source coil, an ac driver with a first resistance, representing an equivalent output impedance of the ac driver, and a matching network;a current probe that measures a magnitude signal of an instantaneous source coil current;an amplifier that receives and compares the magnitude signal and a target signal, and produces an error signal proportional to the difference; anda compensation filter that receives the error signal and produces a control voltage that determines an ac driver voltage of the ac driver.2. The resonant power source of claim 1 , wherein the ac driver voltage is linearly proportional to the magnitude signal.3. The resonant power source of claim 1 , wherein the current probe claim 1 , the amplifier claim 1 , the compensation filter and the source circuit form a feedback loop that forces the magnitude signal to be substantially equal to the target signal in steady-state.4. The resonant power source of claim 1 , wherein the source ...

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Номер записи: 17
20-02-2014 дата публикации

DYNAMIC PROBABILITY-BASED ADMISSION CONTROL SCHEME FOR DISTRIBUTED VIDEO ON DEMAND SYSTEM

Номер: US20140053219A1
Автор: ALTWAIJRY HESHAM ABDULAZIZ, ALWAKEEL Sami Saleh, UD DIN MUHAMMAD AMMAD
Принадлежит: KING SAUD UNIVERSITY

The dynamic probability admission control policy for distributed video provides a method that decides in a Video on Demand (VOD) system which content requests can be admitted and which requests should be rejected to maintain Quality of Service (QoS). Requests for popular and expensive movies should not be rejected on the behalf of unpopular movies to generate more revenue. The dynamic probability admission control policy combines a shared resource admission control and a class-based admission control. Moreover, dynamic probability is used to access shared resources, such as ports and bandwidth. A nonlinear dynamic probability function is used for allocation of ports/bandwidth. The dynamic probability admission control policy improves performance of all the request classes, as well as overall system performance. 2. (canceled)3. The computer-implemented method for dynamic probability based admission control scheme for distributed video on demand system according to claim 1 , wherein the subsequent incoming requests present an increasing load over time.41. The computer-implemented method for dynamic probability based admission control scheme for distributed video on demand system according to claim claim 1 , wherein a movie duration associated with said video on demand requests is of a fixed duration for all of said video on demand requests.6. (canceled)7. A computer software product claim 1 , comprising a non-transitory medium readable by a processor claim 1 , the medium having stored thereon a set of instructions for establishing a dynamic probability based admission control scheme for distributed video on demand system claim 1 , the set of instructions including:(a) a first sequence of instructions which, when executed by the processor, causes said processor to accept incoming video on demand requests as they arrive for classification thereof;(b) a second sequence of instructions which, when executed by the processor, causes said processor to classify said video on ...

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Номер записи: 18
20-03-2014 дата публикации

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE BONDED TO A SUPPORT SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20140077246A1
Автор: Akram Salman, BHAT JEROME CHANDRA, STEIGERWALD DANIEL ALEXANDER
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

A support substrate including a body () and a plurality of vias () extending through an entire thickness of the body is bonded to a semiconductor light emitting device including a light emitting layer () sandwiched between an n-type region () and a p-type region (). The support substrate is no wider than the semiconductor light emitting device. 1. A structure comprising:a support substrate comprising a body and a plurality of vias extending through an entire thickness of the body; anda semiconductor light emitting device comprising a light emitting layer sandwiched between an n-type region and a p-type region, wherein the semiconductor light emitting device is bonded to the support substrate via a dielectric bonding layer;wherein the support substrate is no wider than the semiconductor light emitting device.2. The structure of wherein the n-type region is set back from an edge of the semiconductor light emitting device.3. The structure of further comprising a polymer layer disposed between an edge of the n-type region and an edge of the semiconductor light emitting device.4. The structure of further comprising a metal contact disposed on the n-type region.5. The structure of wherein the metal contact extends over a sidewall on an edge of the n-type region.6. The structure of wherein:the metal contact is set back from an edge of the n-type region; anda reflective dielectric structure is disposed on an outer portion and sidewall of the n-type region.7. The structure of wherein the bonding layer comprises a plurality of metal regions separated by at least one dielectric region.8. The structure of wherein the plurality of vias extending through an entire thickness of the body expose the plurality of metal regions.9. The structure of wherein the bonding layer comprises a polymer.10. The structure of wherein the plurality of vias extending through an entire thickness of the body extend through the polymer bonding layer to metal layers on the semiconductor light emitting ...

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Номер записи: 19
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Internally stacked npn with segmented collector

Номер: US20210005599A1
Автор: Akram Ali Salman, Henry Litzmann Edwards
Принадлежит: Texas Instruments Inc

An integrated circuit includes a plurality of first n-type regions and a plurality of second n-type regions that each intersect a surface of a substrate. The first n-type regions are arranged in a first linear array within a first n-well and a second linear array within a second n-well. The first and second n-wells are each located within and separated by a first p-type region. The second n-type regions are located within and separated by a second p-type region. An n-type trench region is located between the first and second p-type regions. The n-type trench region extends into the substrate toward an n-type buried layer that extends under the first p-type region and the second p-type region.

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Номер записи: 20
15-01-2015 дата публикации

ELEVATED POCKET PIXELS, IMAGING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20150014689A1
Автор: Akram Salman
Принадлежит:

An elevated photosensor for image sensors and methods of forming the photosensor. The photosensor may have light sensors having indentation features including, but not limited to, v-shaped, u-shaped, or other shaped features. Light sensors having such an indentation feature can redirect incident light that is not absorbed by one portion of the photosensor to another portion of the photosensor for additional absorption. In addition, the elevated photosensors reduce the size of the pixel cells while reducing leakage, image lag, and barrier problems.

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Номер записи: 21
21-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF ATTACHING A LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE TO A SUPPORT SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20160020198A1
Автор: Akram Salman, BHAT JEROME CHANDRA, STEIGERWALD DANIEL ALEXANDER
Принадлежит:

A method according to embodiments of the invention includes providing a wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices, each semiconductor light emitting device including a light emitting layer sandwiched between an n-type region and a p-type region. A wafer of support substrates is provided, each support substrate including a body. The wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices is bonded to the wafer of support substrates. Vias are formed extending through the entire thickness of the body of each support substrate.

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Номер записи: 22
23-01-2020 дата публикации

System and Method for Monitoring Performance Characteristics Associated with User Activities Involving Swinging Instruments

Номер: US20200023253A1
Автор: Colin David Phillips, Fabrice Claude Blanc, Joon Hyuk Park, Mian Ammad Faisal, Salman Hussain Syed
Принадлежит: ARCCOS GOLF LLC

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to various components of a system for monitoring and/or tracking a user's performance during an activity involving an instrument that is swung. Exemplary embodiments can include a sensor module configured to be secured to the instrument. The sensor module can detect a swing event and/or an impact between the instrument and an object and can implement power management features to limit or manage a power consumption of the sensor module. The sensor module can transmit swing information to an electronic device associated with the user, which can display the swing information, process the swing information, and/or transmit the swing information to a remote system.

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Номер записи: 23
31-01-2019 дата публикации

OPTIMIZATION OF RANGING MEASUREMENTS

Номер: US20190032472A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Donderici Burkay, Wu Hsu-Hsiang
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Systems and methods for active ranging-while-drilling (ARWD) for collision avoidance and/or well interception. A method for electromagnetic ranging of a target wellbore may include disposing an electromagnetic ranging tool in a wellbore, wherein the electromagnetic ranging tool comprises an electromagnetic transmitter and an electromagnetic receiver; exciting a subterranean formation with the electromagnetic transmitter; adjusting at least one orientation of the electromagnetic transmitter, the electromagnetic receiver, or both the electromagnetic transmitter and the electromagnetic receiver; exciting the target wellbore with the electromagnetic transmitter; measuring at least one component of an electromagnetic signal from the target wellbore with the electromagnetic receiver; and determining at least one ranging parameter of the target wellbore based, at least in part, on the at least one component of the electromagnetic field measured by the electromagnetic receiver. 1. A method for electromagnetic ranging of a target wellbore , comprising:disposing an electromagnetic ranging tool in a wellbore, wherein the electromagnetic ranging tool comprises an electromagnetic transmitter and an electromagnetic receiver;exciting a subterranean formation with the electromagnetic transmitter;adjusting at least one orientation of the electromagnetic transmitter, the electromagnetic receiver, or both the electromagnetic transmitter and the electromagnetic receiver;exciting the target wellbore with the electromagnetic transmitter;measuring at least one component of an electromagnetic signal from the target wellbore with the electromagnetic receiver; anddetermining at least one ranging parameter of the target wellbore based, at least in part, on the at least one component of the electromagnetic signal measured by the electromagnetic receiver.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting the at least one orientation comprises at least partially cancelling direct signal coupling ...

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Номер записи: 24
08-02-2018 дата публикации

BALLOON POSITIONING IN A SINUPLASTY PROCEDURE

Номер: US20180036009A1
Автор: Massarwi Fady, Zoabi Akram
Принадлежит: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.

A method includes inserting into a patient organ a catheter including a position sensor, a device and a handle. The position sensor is attached to a distal end of the catheter. The device is movable along the catheter. The handle includes a control for navigating the device along the catheter to a target location in the patient organ. Based on a location of the position sensor, a target position of the control on the handle that corresponds to the target location of the device is estimated. A marker is set to mark the target position of the control on the handle, and the device is navigated to the target location by setting the control to the marker. 1. A method , comprising: a position sensor attached to a distal end of the catheter;', 'a device, which is movable along the catheter; and', 'a handle, comprising a control for navigating the device along the catheter to a target location in the patient organ;, 'inserting into a patient organ a catheter comprisingestimating, based on a location of the position sensor, a target position of the control on the handle that corresponds to the target location of the device;setting a marker to mark the target position of the control on the handle; andnavigating the device to the target location by setting the control to the marker.2. The method according to claim 1 , and comprising acquiring an anatomical image of the organ before inserting the catheter claim 1 , and registering the location of the position sensor with the anatomical image.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein estimating the target position comprises determining allowed boundaries for the target location relative to the anatomical image claim 2 , and estimating the target position based on:the location of the position sensor on the anatomical image;the allowed boundaries; andpredefined dimensions of the device.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the marker comprises an adjustable mechanical stopper claim 1 , wherein setting the marker ...

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Номер записи: 25
17-02-2022 дата публикации

POWER SUPPLY ARCHITECTURE WITH BIDIRECTIONAL BATTERY IDEALIZATION

Номер: US20220052540A1
Автор: Akram Hasnain, King Eric J., PERRY Ivan
Принадлежит: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.

A power management system for use in a device comprising a battery and one or more components configured to draw electrical energy from the battery may include a first power converter configured to electrically couple between charging circuity configured to provide electrical energy for charging the battery and the one or more downstream components and a bidirectional power converter configured to electrically couple between the charging circuitry and the battery, wherein the bidirectional power converter is configured to transfer charge from the battery or transfer charge from the battery based on a power requirement of the one or more components and a power available from the first power converter. 1. A power management system for use in a device comprising a battery and one or more components configured to draw electrical energy from the battery , the power management system comprising:a first power converter configured to electrically couple between charging circuity configured to provide electrical energy for charging the battery and the one or more components; anda bidirectional power converter configured to electrically couple between the charging circuitry and the battery, wherein the bidirectional power converter is configured to transfer charge from the battery or transfer charge from the battery based on a power requirement of the one or more components and a power available from the first power converter.2. The power management system of claim 1 , wherein the bidirectional power converter is configured to:operate in a first mode to transfer charge to the battery when the power requirement is lesser than the power available from the first power converter; andoperate in a second mode to transfer charge from the battery when the power requirement is greater than the power available from the first power converter.3. The power management system of claim 2 , wherein the bidirectional power converter is configured to:operate as a buck converter in the first ...

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Номер записи: 26
17-02-2022 дата публикации

WIRELESS POWER ARCHITECTURE WITH SERIES-COUPLED POWER CONVERTERS

Номер: US20220052546A1
Автор: Akram Hasnain, MORGAN Ross C., PERRY Ivan
Принадлежит: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.

A system may include a wireless receiver module configured to receive electrical energy from a wireless transmission module, a first power converter electrically coupled to the wireless transmission module and configured to convert a charging voltage generated by the wireless transmission module into an intermediate voltage, and a second power converter configured to be arranged in series between a battery and the first power converter and configured to convert the intermediate voltage into a battery voltage for charging the battery. 1. A system , comprising:a wireless receiver module configured to receive electrical energy from a wireless transmission module;a first power converter electrically coupled to the wireless transmission module and configured to convert a charging voltage generated by the wireless transmission module into an intermediate voltage; anda second power converter configured to be arranged in series between a battery and the first power converter and configured to convert the intermediate voltage into a battery voltage for charging the battery.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the battery claim 1 , the wireless receiver module claim 1 , the first power converter claim 1 , and the second power converter present a combined reflected impedance to the wireless transmission module.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising control circuitry configured to operate the first power converter and the second power converter to maintain the combined reflected impedance at a desired level.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the control circuitry is configured to control operation of the first power converter and the second power converter based on an impedance of the battery in order to maintain the combined reflected impedance at the desired level.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the circuitry is configured to control operation of the first power converter and the second power converter based on inverter frequency of the wireless receiver module claim ...

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Номер записи: 27
08-02-2018 дата публикации

Surface Excitation Ranging Methods and Systems Employing a Customized Grounding Arrangement

Номер: US20180038219A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Wu Hsu-Hsiang
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

A surface excitation ranging method includes installing a customized grounding arrangement for a power supply located at earth's surface, wherein the customized grounding arrangement fulfills an impedance criteria or ranging performance criteria. The method also includes conveying an electrical current output from the power supply along a target well with a metal casing. The method also includes sensing electromagnetic (EM) fields emitted from the target well due to the electrical current. The method also includes using distance or direction information obtained from the sensed EM fields to guide drilling of a new well relative to the target well. 1. A surface excitation ranging method that comprises:installing a customized grounding arrangement for a power supply located at earth's surface, wherein the customized grounding arrangement fulfills an impedance criteria or ranging performance criteria;conveying an electrical current output from the power supply along a target well with a metal casing;sensing electromagnetic (EM) fields emitted from the target well due to the electrical current; andusing distance or direction information obtained from the sensed EM fields to guide drilling of a new well relative to the target well.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein installing the customized grounding arrangement comprises connecting the power supply to a metal casing installed in a well separate from the target well and the new well.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein installing the customized grounding arrangement comprises connecting the power supply to a ground stake deployed entirely below earth's surface.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising drilling an open borehole or using an available open borehole to deploy the ground stake entirely below earth's surface.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising drilling a pilot hole to deploy the ground stake entirely below earth's surface.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein installing the customized grounding ...

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Номер записи: 28
11-02-2016 дата публикации

WELL RANGING APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20160041294A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Fan Yijing, Wu Hsu-Hsiang
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Disclosed embodiments include well ranging apparatus, systems, and methods which operate to detect and determine a relative distance and/or azimuthal direction of nearby target well conductors such as pipes, well casing, etc., from within a borehole of a drilling well. 1. A method , comprising:cementing a target well with a target well cement comprising resistive cement;injecting an injected signal into a conductive casing material at least partially surrounded by the target well cement; andreceiving a resulting signal that results from the injecting at a signal receiver disposed within the target well, or within a drilling well separated from the target well.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the injected signal comprises one or more of a static electric signal claim 1 , a magnetic signal claim 1 , or an electromagnetic signal.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:processing the resulting signal as a ranging signal to determine a distance or direction to the target well, from the drilling well.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:processing the resulting signal as a telemetry signal to determine information contained in the telemetry signal.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:cementing the drilling well with a drilling well cement comprising resistive cement.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:casing a portion of the drilling well with one or more lengths of insulated drilling well casing material.7. A method claim 1 , comprising:casing a target well with insulating material;cementing the target well on an outer surface of the insulating material;injecting a current into the target well; andreceiving a corresponding signal at a signal receiver disposed within a drilling well.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the casing comprises:casing the target well with a single continuous length of the insulating material, wherein the insulating material is applied to at least a portion of conductive well casing material, beginning at a ...

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Номер записи: 29
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Surface Excitation Ranging Methods and Systems Employing a Ground Well and a Supplemental Grounding Arrangement

Номер: US20180045034A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Wu Hsu-Hsiang
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

A surface excitation ranging method includes selecting a first well with a metal casing as a target well and selecting a second well with a metal casing as a ground well. The method also includes installing a supplemental grounding arrangement for a power supply located at earth's surface, wherein the ground well and the supplemental grounding arrangement fulfill an impedance criteria or ranging performance criteria. The method also includes conveying an electrical current output from the power supply along the target well. The method also includes sensing electromagnetic (EM) fields emitted from the target well due to the electrical current. The method also includes using distance or direction information obtained from the sensed EM fields to guide drilling of a new well relative to the target well. 1. A surface excitation ranging method that comprises:selecting a first well with a metal casing as a target well;selecting a second well with a metal casing as a ground well;installing a supplemental grounding arrangement for a power supply located at earth's surface, wherein the ground well and the supplemental grounding arrangement fulfill an impedance criteria or ranging performance criteria;conveying an electrical current output from the power supply along the target well;sensing electromagnetic (EM) fields emitted from the target well due to the electrical current; andusing distance or direction information obtained from the sensed EM fields to guide drilling of a new well relative to the target well.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein installing the supplemental grounding arrangement comprises connecting the power supply to a metal casing installed in a well separate from the target well claim 1 , the ground well claim 1 , and the new well.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein installing the supplemental grounding arrangement comprises connecting the power supply to a ground stake deployed entirely below earth's surface.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 30
03-03-2022 дата публикации

COMPRESSIBLE ADJUNCT WITH CROSSING SPACER FIBERS

Номер: US20220061843A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Easter Ashley D., Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Latham Helen S., Moir Robert S., Scheib Charles J., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
Принадлежит:

A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion.

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Номер записи: 31
18-02-2021 дата публикации

VARIABLE-FREQUENCY CHARGE PUMP USING OUTPUT VOLTAGE THRESHOLD CONTROL

Номер: US20210050832A1
Автор: Akram Hasnain, Kimball Eric, King Eric J., Larsen Christian, LAWRENCE Jason W.
Принадлежит: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.

A method for operating a charge pump having a variable switching frequency may include comparing a target minimum output voltage with an output voltage generated at an output of the charge pump and controlling switching of switches of the charge pump based on the comparison such that the variable switching frequency varies as an output current driven by the charge pump varies. 1. A method for operating a charge pump having a variable switching frequency , comprising:comparing a target minimum output voltage with an output voltage generated at an output of the charge pump; andcontrolling switching of switches of the charge pump based on the comparison such that the variable switching frequency varies as an output current driven by the charge pump varies.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target minimum output voltage is a fixed value.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target minimum output voltage is a variable value.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the target minimum output voltage varies in order that the charge pump operates at a switching frequency at which power losses of the charge pump are minimized.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the target minimum output voltage is set based on a duration of a charging phase of a previous switching cycle of the charge pump.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising updating the target minimum output voltage from a value set based on the duration during a present charging phase of the charge pump.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the target minimum output voltage is set based on a duration of a current switching cycle of the charge pump.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the target minimum output voltage is set during a charging phase of the charge pump based on a duration of the charging phase.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the target minimum output voltage is set during each of a charging phase and a transfer phase of the charge pump based on a duration of the charging phase when set during the charging ...

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Номер записи: 32
14-02-2019 дата публикации

ENT Image Registration

Номер: US20190046272A1
Автор: Bustan Itamar, Govari Assaf, Pinsky Yoav, Shilemay Moshe Israel, Zoabi Akram
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A method, including receiving a computerized tomography (CT) image of voxels of a subject's head, and analyzing the image to identify respective locations of the subject's eyes in the image, so defining a first line segment joining the respective locations. The method includes identifying a voxel subset overlaying bony sections of the head, lying on a second line segment parallel to the first line segment and on a third line segment orthogonal to the first line segment. A magnetic tracking system configured to measure positions on the subject's head is activated, and a probe, operative in the system, is positioned in proximity to the bony sections to measure positions of a surface of the head overlaying the bony sections. A correspondence between the positions and the voxel subset is formed, and a registration between the CT image and the magnetic tracking system is generated in response to the correspondence. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a computerized tomography (CT) image comprising voxels of a head of a subject;analyzing the image to identify respective locations of a left eye and a right eye of the subject in the image, so as to define a first line segment joining the respective locations;identifying a voxel subset, comprising voxels, overlaying bony sections of the head, lying on a second line segment parallel to the first line segment and on a third line segment orthogonal to the first line segment;activating a magnetic tracking system configured to measure positions on the head of the subject;positioning a probe, operative in the magnetic tracking system, in proximity to the bony sections to measure magnetic-system-positions of a surface of the head overlaying the bony sections;forming a correspondence between the magnetic-system-positions and the voxel subset; andgenerating a registration between the CT image and the magnetic tracking system in response to the correspondence.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second line segment is a ...

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Номер записи: 33
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Advanced multi-functional asbestos free thermal insulating material and the process for preparation thereof

Номер: US20210053876A1
Автор: Avanish Kumar SRIVASTAVA, Mohammed Akram Khan, Sanjai Kumar Singh RATHORE, Sarika Verma, Sunil Kumar Sanghi
Принадлежит: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR

The present invention relates to advanced multi-functional asbestos-free thermal insulating materials utilizing appropriate matrixes comprising nano thermal insulating precursor powder predominantly comprising calcium silicate and calcium magnesium silicate prepared from marble waste powder, rice husk and calcium hexametaphosphate; crushed silica fiberglass and a supporting matrix.

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Номер записи: 34
03-03-2022 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION AND PROCESSING OF ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES IN AN ANATOMICAL MAP

Номер: US20220067925A1
Автор: Cohen Assaf, Ilan Ido, Katz Natan Sharon, Massarwa Fady, Zar Lior, Zoabi Akram
Принадлежит:

A method includes calculating a medial-axis tree graph of a volume of an organ of a patient in a computerized anatomical map of the volume. A predefined number of major branches in the tree graph are identified. Using the identified major branches, one or more known anatomical opening regions of the volume are identified in the anatomical map. 1. A method for automatic identification and processing of anatomical structure in an anatomical map , comprising:calculating a medial-axis tree graph of a volume of an organ of a patient in a computerized anatomical map of the volume;identifying a predefined number of major branches in the tree graph; andusing the identified major branches, identifying in the anatomical map one or more known anatomical opening regions of the volume.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the volume comprises a left atrium of a heart claim 1 , and the one or more identified opening regions comprise ostia of pulmonary veins.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein calculating the medial-axis tree graph comprises calculating a medial-axis skeleton graph of the volume claim 1 , and defining a center point of the medial-axis skeleton graph as a root of the medial-axis tree graph.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying the major branches comprises removing minor and circular branches from the tree graph.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying the one or more known anatomical opening regions comprises identifying the opening regions based on posterior-anterior orientations and depths of the opening regions in the anatomical map.6. The method according to claim 1 , and comprising presenting the one or more identified opening regions to a user on the anatomical map.7. The method according to claim 1 , and comprising deriving claim 1 , in the anatomical map claim 1 , a cutting curve of an identified known anatomical opening region claim 1 , and cutting claim 1 , in the anatomical map claim 1 , the identified ...

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Номер записи: 35
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Automatic ENT Surgery Preplanning Using a Backtracking Maze Problem Solution

Номер: US20170056112A1
Автор: Bustan Itamar, Gliner Vadim, Massarwi Fady, Zoabi Akram
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A method, consisting of receiving a computerized tomography scan of at least a part of a body of a patient, and identifying voxels of the scan that correspond to regions in the body that are traversable by a probe inserted therein. The method also includes displaying the scan on a screen and marking thereon selected start and termination points for the probe. A processor finds a path from the start point to the termination point consisting of a connected set of the identified voxels. The processor also uses the scan to generate a representation of an external surface of the body and displays the representation on the screen. The processor then renders an area of the external surface surrounding the path locally transparent in the displayed representation, so as to make visible on the screen an internal structure of the body in a vicinity of the path. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a computerized tomography (CT) scan of at least a part of a body of a patient;identifying voxels of the scan that correspond to regions in the body that are traversable by a probe inserted therein;displaying the scan on a screen and marking thereon selected start and termination points for the probe;finding a path from the start point to the termination point comprising a connected set of the identified voxels;using the scan to generate a representation of an external surface of the body and displaying the representation on the screen; andrendering an area of the external surface surrounding the path locally transparent in the displayed representation, so as to make visible on the screen an internal structure of the body in a vicinity of the path.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying the voxels of the scan comprises selecting mucous as a traversable species.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying the voxels of the scan comprises identifying soft tissue as a traversable species.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying the voxels of the ...

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Номер записи: 36
22-05-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE TRIM COMPONENT HAVING BEVERAGE RETAINER AND METHOD

Номер: US20140138978A1
Автор: Bhatti Ammad, Dreher Steve, Dunham Scott H., Langenbacher Kim
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle trim assembly is provided having a beverage retainer formed in a storage compartment on the door of an automotive vehicle. The trim assembly includes a storage receptacle and a trim component such as a trim panel arranged to define at least a portion of the storage receptacle. The trim panel includes a base portion connected to a beverage retainer portion via a living hinge. The beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into position within the storage receptacle. The trim assembly may include a trim component assembled onto a pillar and pivoted about the living hinge between a use position and a stored position. 1. A vehicle trim component comprising:a base portion;a beverage retainer portion; anda living hinge connected to the base portion and the beverage retainer portion, wherein the beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into a use position.2. The trim component of claim 1 , wherein the beverage retainer portion is snap fit into engagement within a storage receptacle.3. The trim component of claim 2 , wherein the trim component is located on a vehicle door.4. The trim component of claim 3 , wherein the storage receptacle is a map pocket.5. The trim component of claim 3 , wherein the trim component serves as an inner trim panel which matingly engages an outer trim panel of the vehicle door.6. The trim component of claim 1 , wherein the trim component is located on a vehicle pillar claim 1 , wherein the beverage retainer portion pivots about the living hinge into a use position extending from the pillar.7. The trim component of claim 1 , wherein the base portion claim 1 , the beverage retainer portion and living hinge are integrally formed.8. The trim component of claim 1 , wherein the living hinge comprises a first living hinge and a second living hinge.9. A method of assembling a vehicle trim component comprising:forming a trim component having a main portion, a beverage retainer portion, and a living hinge; ...

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Номер записи: 37
28-02-2019 дата публикации

PANTS CONFIGURED FOR ENHANCING WORKER MOBILITY

Номер: US20190059463A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Gibson Paul, Griffin David, North Shannon, Rose Ben
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The present invention provides pants, such as pants that are worn as work uniform pants, which are configured to provide significant improvements in a wearer's comfort, performance, and mobility over a predefined range of motions. Embodiments of the pants comprise one or more stretch panels that are configured to provide for stretching of the pant at an identified micro site in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. Additionally, the manner in which the various portions of the pant are connected together may be adjusted in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. 1. A pant configured for enhanced mobility , comprising:a first leg portion and a second leg portion, each of the first leg portion and the second leg portion comprising a front panel and a rear panel;at least one stretch panel located on the rear panel of the first leg portion; andat least one stretch panel located on the rear panel of the second leg portion;wherein the rear panels of the first leg portion and second leg portion are each divided into an upper region and a lower region by a substantially diagonal seam, the substantially diagonal seam extending from a point at a rear seam of the pant downward to a point at the outer seam of the leg portion;wherein a bottom edge of each of the stretch panels coincides with each of the substantially diagonal seams and extends along the entire length of the diagonal seam; andwherein each of the stretch panels provides a wearer with enhanced mobility when performing one or more of the following motions: (a) bending over, (b) squatting, (c) kneeling and twisting, (d) reaching forward and up, and (e) big step.2. The pant of claim 1 , the pant further comprising a waistband claim 1 , andwherein the point at the rear seam of the pant is located between about 6 inches and about 10 inches below the bottom edge of the waistband.3. The pant of claim 2 , wherein the point at the outer seam of the leg portion is located between about 12 inches and ...

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Номер записи: 38
17-03-2022 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE ANATOMICAL MAPPING AND ESTIMATION OF ANATOMICAL MAPPING QUALITY

Номер: US20220079680A1
Автор: Massarwi Fady, Zoabi Akram
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A method includes receiving an anatomical mapping that includes multiple measurements acquired at multiple respective locations within an organ of a patient. An estimated surface of the organ is computed based on the measurements. A three-dimensional (3D) shell of the organ, which extends inwards from the estimated surface of the organ and has a predefined thickness, is defined. A quality of the anatomical mapping is estimated based on the measurements whose locations fall within the 3D shell. 1. A method , comprising:receiving anatomical data to generate an estimated volume of a cavity of a patient's organ;using an electrophysiology probe positioned in the cavity and configured to collect map points, each map point including a respective 3D coordinate of tissue surface of the organ and a physiological property measured at the respective tissue surface;based on the map points constructing an estimated partial surface of the tissue surface that was already mapped in the cavity;identifying a region of the tissue surface not yet represented by the estimated partial surface;displaying a position of a distal end of the probe; anddisplaying an indicator of a direction toward the region from the position of the probe as displayed.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the estimated volume of cavity.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein collecting map points include fast anatomical mapping acquired at multiple respective locations within in the cavity.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the estimated partial surface.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the estimated partial surface without displaying the estimated volume.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the region of the tissue surface not yet represented by the estimated partial surface based on measurements acquired at the estimated partial surface and the estimated volume.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the estimated volume is generally of ...

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Номер записи: 39
22-05-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF BONDING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE TO A SUPPORT SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20140141552A1
Автор: Akram Salman, Bhat Jerome Chanra, ZOU Quanbo
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

A method according to embodiments of the invention includes providing a wafer of semiconductor devices grown on a growth substrate. The wafer of semiconductor devices has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface is a surface of the growth substrate. The method further includes bonding the first surface to a first wafer and bonding the second surface to a second wafer. In some embodiments, the first and second wafer each have a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the growth substrate. In some embodiments, the second wafer may compensate for stress introduced to the wafer of semiconductor devices by the first wafer. 1. A method comprising:providing a wafer of semiconductor devices grown on a growth substrate, wherein the wafer of semiconductor devices has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the second surface is a surface of the growth substrate;bonding the first surface to a first wafer; andbonding the second surface to a second wafer, wherein the first and second wafer each have a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the growth substrate.2. (canceled)3. The method of wherein the first wafer comprises a body claim 2 , the method further comprising after bonding the first surface to the first wafer claim 2 , etching a first via through an entire thickness of the body region to expose a metal electrically connected to the n-type region and etching a second via through an entire thickness of the body to expose a metal electrically connected to the p-type region.4. The method of further comprising disposing a first metal layer in the first via and disposing a second metal layer in the second via claim 3 , wherein the first and second metal layers electrically connect the first surface of the body to a second surface of the body opposite the first surface.5. The method of further comprising after etching the first and second vias claim 3 , removing the second wafer.6. ( ...

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Номер записи: 40
11-03-2021 дата публикации

MAPPING OF NASAL PASSAGES BEFORE AND AFTER A PROCEDURE

Номер: US20210068855A1
Автор: Bustan Itamar, Dekel Zvi, Pinsky Yoav, RACHELI Noam, Zoabi Akram
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Apparatus, including a probe having a distal end insertable into a nasal sinus of a human patient, and a location sensor positioned within the distal end. A sinuplasty balloon is positioned on the distal end at a selected opening of the nasal sinus. A processor receives first signals from the location sensor while the distal end is inserted into the nasal sinus and prior to positioning of the balloon at the selected opening, and generates a first map of the sinus. The processor inflates the balloon when it is at the selected opening, so as to enlarge the selected opening, and subsequently deflates the balloon. The processor then receives second signals from the location sensor and generates therefrom a second map of the sinus. The processor registers the first map with the second map and generates from the registered maps a numerical increase in size of the selected opening. 1. Apparatus , comprising:a probe having a distal end configured to be inserted into a nasal sinus of a human patient;a location sensor positioned within the distal end;a sinuplasty balloon configured to be positioned on the distal end at a selected opening of the nasal sinus; and to receive first signals from the location sensor while the distal end is inserted into the nasal sinus of the patient and prior to positioning of the sinuplasty balloon at the selected opening, and to generate from the first signals a first map of the sinus,', 'to inflate the sinuplasty balloon when the balloon is positioned at the selected opening, so as to enlarge the selected opening, and subsequently to deflate the balloon,', 'to receive, subsequent to deflation of the balloon, second signals from the location sensor while the distal end is inserted into the sinus, and to generate therefrom a second map of the sinus,', 'to register the first map with the second map, and', 'to generate from the registered maps a numerical increase in size of the selected opening., 'a processor configured2. The apparatus according ...

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Номер записи: 41
27-02-2020 дата публикации

POST-MAPPING AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION OF PULMONARY VEINS

Номер: US20200065983A1
Автор: Cohen Assaf, Doron Itai, Ilan Ido, Massarwi Fady, Zoabi Akram
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A method includes calculating a center-of-mass of a volume of an organ of a patient in a computerized anatomical map of the volume. A location is found on the anatomical map, on a surface of the volume, that is farthest from the center-of-mass. The location is identified as a known anatomical opening of the organ. 1. A method , comprising:calculating a center-of-mass of a volume of an organ of a patient in a computerized anatomical map of the volume;finding on the anatomical map a location on a surface of the volume that is farthest from the center-of-mass; andidentifying the location as a known anatomical opening of the organ.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein finding the location comprises calculating paths from the center-of-mass to multiple locations on the surface of the volume claim 1 , and finding a longest path among the multiple paths.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein identifying the location comprises including multiple locations on the surface of the volume that are within a predefined distance from the found location as being part of the opening.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein calculating the paths comprises dividing the surface of the volume into a given number of pixels claim 2 , and calculating a shortest path to each pixel.5. The method according to claim 1 , and comprising finding on the anatomical map one or more next-farthest locations on a surface of the volume claim 1 , which are farthest from the center-of-mass after excluding the identified opening claim 1 , and farthest from the identified opening among the one or more next-farthest locations claim 1 , and identifying the next-farthest locations as one or more additional openings.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein finding the next-farthest locations comprises iteratively finding each of the next-farthest locations by selecting each next-farthest location based on being farthest claim 5 , among the one or more next-farthest locations claim 5 , from ...

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Номер записи: 42
07-03-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCEMENT OF BRONCHIAL AIRWAYS REPRESENTATIONS USING VASCULAR MORPHOLOGY

Номер: US20190069953A1
Автор: Ben Zrihem Yaniv, Dekel Zvi, Zoabi Akram
Принадлежит: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.

Methods and apparatus for enhancing bronchial airways representations using vascular morphology. A representation of bronchial airways of a subject and a representation of a corresponding vascular network are obtained and may be stored in a memory. In the bronchial airways representation, termini of airways are identified where portions of the airways are not included in the representation though they are in fact continuous airways in the subject. In the vascular network representation, vessel portions corresponding to unrepresented airway portions between first and second identified airway termini are identified. An enhanced bronchial airways representation is produced that reflects an airway extending between the termini. The enhanced bronchial airways representation can be displayed on a monitor of a medical apparatus to facilitate a bronchoscopic procedure. 1. A method for providing an enhanced representation of bronchial airways of a subject comprising:obtaining a representation of the bronchial airways of a subject that identifies spatial coordinates of termini of airways where the airways continue in the subject, but continuations of the airways are not included in the bronchial airways representation;obtaining a representation of a vascular network corresponding to the bronchial airways of the subject;identifying a vessel portion in the vascular network representation that corresponds to an unrepresented airway portion between first and second identified termini of airways in the bronchial airways representation; andproducing an enhanced bronchial airways representation that reflects an airway extending between the first and second termini.2. The method according to wherein the identifying a vessel portion in the vascular network representation that corresponds to an unrepresented airway between first and second identified termini of airways in the bronchial airways representation includes:identifying locations in the vascular network representation that ...

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Номер записи: 43
11-03-2021 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Using Out-of-Band Spectrum for Shared Spectrum Registration and Increased Link Reliability and Capacity

Номер: US20210076346A1
Автор: Akram Hassanien, Hossam Hmimy, Lakhbir Singh, Mohamed Daoud, Umamaheswar Kakinada
Принадлежит: Charter Communications Operating LLC

Disclosed herein are methods and systems for using out-of-band spectrum for shared spectrum registration and increased link reliability and capacity. A method for customer premise equipment (CPE) attachment and registration in a shared spectrum system includes attaching, by the CPE to a shared spectrum access point, using an out-of-band spectrum, where the out-of-band spectrum is out-of-band with respect to a shared spectrum of the shared spectrum system, registering, by the CPE with a spectrum access system, using the out-of-band spectrum upon successful attachment with the shared spectrum access point, and communicating, by the CPE, using at least the shared spectrum upon successful registration with the spectrum access system.

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Номер записи: 44
05-06-2014 дата публикации

METHODS OF FORMING INTERCONNECTS AND SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES

Номер: US20140154879A1
Автор: Akram Salman, Hiatt William Mark, Wark James M.
Принадлежит: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

A method of activating a metal structure on an intermediate semiconductor device structure toward metal plating. The method comprises providing an intermediate semiconductor device structure comprising at least one first metal structure and at least one second metal structure on a semiconductor substrate. The at least one first metal structure comprises at least one aluminum structure, at least one copper structure, or at least one structure comprising a mixture of aluminum and copper and the at least one second metal structure comprises at least one tungsten structure. One of the at least one first metal structure and the at least one second metal structure is activated toward metal plating without activating the other of the at least one first metal structure and the at least one second metal structure. An intermediate semiconductor device structure is also disclosed. 1. A method of forming a semiconductor structure , comprising:selectively forming nickel over a tungsten material on a substrate without forming the nickel over one or more of an aluminum material and a copper material on the substrate;activating the aluminum material or the copper material to nickel plating; andforming nickel over an exposed surface of the aluminum material or the copper material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein selectively forming nickel over a tungsten material on a substrate without forming the nickel over one or more of an aluminum material and a copper material comprises:exposing the substrate to a palladium(II) solution to activate the tungsten material without activating the aluminum material or the copper material; andexposing the substrate to a nickel plating solution.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming nickel over an exposed surface of the aluminum material or copper material comprises:exposing the substrate to a zincate solution to activate the aluminum material or the copper material; andexposing the substrate to a nickel plating solution.4. The method of claim ...

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Номер записи: 45
14-03-2019 дата публикации

PATIENT FACE AS TOUCHPAD USER INTERFACE

Номер: US20190076197A1
Автор: Inbar Ohad, Ingel Moshe, Zoabi Akram
Принадлежит: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.

A method of registering a patient face and using it as a touchpad interface is provided. The method includes steps of acquiring a three-dimensional anatomical image of a patient face, identifying multiple anatomical points at the predefined locations on the patient face in a first coordinate system and assigning at least one function to at least one predefined location, receiving multiple positions in a second coordinate system at the respective predefined locations on the patient face, registering the first and second coordinate systems, by correlating between the positions and the respective anatomical points on the patient face, triggering a command corresponding to the at least one assigned function and communicating the command to an electronic device. A system for registering a patient face by the method is described. 1. A method , comprising:acquiring a three-dimensional anatomical image of a patient face and identifying multiple anatomical points corresponding to respective predefined locations on the patient face in a first coordinate system;assigning at least one function to at least one predefined location on the patient face;receiving multiple positions in a second coordinate system at the respective predefined locations on the patient face;registering the first and second coordinate systems, by correlating between the positions and the respective anatomical points on the patient face;triggering a command corresponding to the at least one assigned function; andcommunicating the command to an electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional anatomical image comprises a computerized tomography image.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of identifying further comprises determining the predefined locations at the three-dimensional anatomical image.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of determining comprises finding the highest point at the three-dimensional anatomical image.5. The step of claim 4 , wherein the step of ...

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Номер записи: 46
14-03-2019 дата публикации

ELECTROMAGNETIC RANGING WITH ROTATING COIL ANTENNA TOOL

Номер: US20190078432A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Donderici Burkay
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A rotating coil antenna tool apparatus includes a transmitter coil and a receiver coil that are used for ranging to a target well. The transmitter coil transmits a first electromagnetic signal and the receiver coil receives second electromagnetic signal. At least one of the transmitting coil or the receiver coil is rotating while transmitting or receiving their respective signals. The receiver coil is inhibited from receiving the first electromagnetic signal. A relative distance and/or direction to the target well is determined based on the second electromagnetic signal. 1. A method comprising:transmitting a first electromagnetic signal from a transmitter coil in a tool;receiving a second electromagnetic signal with a receiver coil in the tool, wherein at least one of the transmitting coil or the receiver coil is rotating; anddetermining a relative distance and/or direction to a well based on the second electromagnetic signal, wherein the receiver coil is inhibited from receiving the first electromagnetic signal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the relative distance and/or direction comprises solving a set of equations where each equation is associated with a different azimuth angle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein solving the set of equations comprises using a Fourier transform of the equations and the relative distance and/or direction are determined from the Fourier transform.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiver coil is inhibited from receiving the first electromagnetic signal by a second receiver coil acting as a bucking coil for receiving the first electromagnetic signal.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein transmitting the first electromagnetic signal comprises transmitting the first electromagnetic signal at a plurality of azimuth angles and receiving the second electromagnetic signal comprises receiving the second electromagnetic signal at a single azimuth angle.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein transmitting the first ...

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Номер записи: 47
22-03-2018 дата публикации

MAGNETIC RANGING USING MULTIPLE DOWNHOLE ELECTRODES

Номер: US20180081076A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Donderici Burkay
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A magnetic ranging system, in some embodiments, comprises: a wellbore in a formation; a conductive casing in said wellbore; and excitation and return electrodes electrically coupled to the conductive casing, the excitation electrode positioned downhole relative to the return electrode, the excitation and return electrodes generating a current in the casing, said current resulting in an electromagnetic signal that propagates through said formation toward a sensor in another wellbore. 1. A magnetic ranging system , comprising:a wellbore in a formation;a conductive casing in said wellbore; andexcitation and return electrodes in said wellbore electrically coupled to the conductive casing, the excitation electrode positioned downhole relative to the return electrode, the excitation and return electrodes generating a current in the casing, said current resulting in an electromagnetic signal that propagates through said formation toward a sensor in another wellbore.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the return electrode couples to surface equipment using a first wire claim 1 , and wherein the excitation electrode couples to the surface equipment using a second wire.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein at least parts of the first and second wires are co-located within a single insulated sheath.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein at least parts of the first and second wires are intertwined.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second wire mechanically couples to the return electrode.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the second wire mechanically couples to the return electrode using a coupling device external to said return electrode.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the second wire mechanically couples to the return electrode by passing through an orifice in said return electrode.8. The system claim 1 , wherein the current is a direct current or an alternating current having a frequency greater than 0 Hertz and less than or equal to 200 Hertz.9. The system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 48
25-03-2021 дата публикации

COMPRESSIBLE ADJUNCT WITH CROSSING SPACER FIBERS

Номер: US20210085326A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Easter Ashley D., Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Latham Helen S., Moir Robert S., Scheib Charles J., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
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A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion. 1. A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument , wherein the staple cartridge assembly comprises: a plurality of staples; and', 'a cartridge deck; and, 'a staple cartridge, comprising a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion;', 'a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion; and', 'crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion., 'a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises2. A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument , wherein the staple cartridge assembly comprises: a plurality of staples; and', 'a cartridge deck; and, 'a staple cartridge, comprising [ a first bonding node; and', 'a second bonding node arranged in a first row with the first bonding node;, 'a tissue-facing layer, comprising, a third bonding node vertically aligned with the first bonding node; and', 'a fourth bonding node vertically aligned with the second bonding node, wherein the fourth bonding node is arranged in a second row with the third bonding node;, 'a deck-facing layer, wherein the tissue-facing layer is spaced apart from the deck-facing layer, and wherein the deck-facing layer comprises, 'a first spacer fiber extending between the ...

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Номер записи: 49
30-03-2017 дата публикации

COMPRESSIBLE ADJUNCT WITH LOOPING MEMBERS

Номер: US20170086827A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Easter Ashley D., Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Latham Helen, Moir Robert S., Ransick Mark H., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
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A compressible adjunct for use with a surgical instrument including a staple cartridge includes a biocompatible layer and a plurality of biocompatible looping members. The biocompatible looping members protrude from the biocompatible layer. Each biocompatible looping member includes a first end portion attached to the biocompatible layer, a second end portion attached to the biocompatible layer, and an intermediate curved portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the intermediate curved portion is further away from the biocompatible layer than the first end portion and the second end portion. 1. A compressible adjunct for use with a surgical instrument including a staple cartridge , wherein the compressible adjunct comprises:a biocompatible layer; and a first end portion attached to the biocompatible layer;', 'a second end portion attached to the biocompatible layer; and', 'an intermediate curved portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the intermediate curved portion is further away from the biocompatible layer than the first end portion and the second end portion., 'a plurality of biocompatible looping members protruding from the biocompatible layer, wherein each of the biocompatible looping members comprises2. The compressible adjunct of claim 1 , further comprising another biocompatible layer spaced apart from the biocompatible layer.3. The compressible adjunct of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of biocompatible looping members is positioned between the biocompatible layer and the other biocompatible layer.4. The compressible adjunct of claim 3 , wherein the intermediate curved portion is attached to the other biocompatible layer.5. The compressible adjunct of claim 2 , wherein the other biocompatible layer comprises a woven layer.6. The compressible adjunct of claim 1 , wherein the biocompatible layer comprises a plurality of tethering islands that are spaced apart from one ...

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Номер записи: 50
30-03-2017 дата публикации

COMPRESSIBLE ADJUNCT WITH INTERMEDIATE SUPPORTING STRUCTURES

Номер: US20170086829A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Easter Ashley D., Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Latham Helen, Moir Robert S., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
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A compressible adjunct for use with a surgical instrument including a staple cartridge includes a first biocompatible layer, a second biocompatible layer spaced apart from the first biocompatible layer, and a plurality of supporting pillars extending between the first biocompatible layer and the second biocompatible layer. 1. A compressible adjunct for use with a surgical instrument including a staple cartridge , wherein the compressible adjunct comprises:a first biocompatible layer;a second biocompatible layer spaced apart from the first biocompatible layer; anda plurality of supporting pillars extending between the first biocompatible layer and the second biocompatible layer.2. The compressible adjunct of claim 1 , wherein each of the supporting pillars comprises:a first end portion attached to the first biocompatible layer; anda second end portion attached to the second biocompatible layer.3. The compressible adjunct of claim 2 , wherein the first end portion and the second end portion define a transverse axis intersecting the first biocompatible layer and the second biocompatible layer.4. The compressible adjunct of claim 3 , wherein the transverse axis defines a first angle with the first biocompatible layer claim 3 , wherein the transverse axis defines a second angle with the second biocompatible layer claim 3 , and wherein the first angle and the second angle are selected from a range of about 80° to a about 100°.5. The compressible adjunct of claim 2 , wherein the first end portion is woven into the first biocompatible layer.6. The compressible adjunct of claim 2 , wherein the first end portion is welded to the first biocompatible layer.7. The compressible adjunct of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of supporting pillars comprises:a first supporting pillar; anda second supporting pillar crossing the first supporting pillar.8. The compressible adjunct of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first biocompatible layer and the second biocompatible layer ...

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Номер записи: 51
30-03-2017 дата публикации

COMPRESSIBLE ADJUNCT WITH CROSSING SPACER FIBERS

Номер: US20170086837A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Easter Ashley D., Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Latham Helen, Moir Robert S., Scheib Charles J., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
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A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion. 1. A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument , wherein the staple cartridge assembly comprises: a plurality of staples; and', 'a cartridge deck; and, 'a staple cartridge, comprising a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion;', 'a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion; and', 'crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion., 'a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises2. A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument , wherein the staple cartridge assembly comprises: a plurality of staples; and', 'a cartridge deck; and, 'a staple cartridge, comprising [ a first bonding node; and', 'a second bonding node arranged in a first row with the first bonding node;, 'a tissue-facing layer, comprising, a third bonding node vertically aligned with the first bonding node; and', 'a fourth bonding node vertically aligned with the second bonding node, wherein the fourth bonding node is arranged in a second row with the third bonding node;, 'a deck-facing layer, wherein the tissue-facing layer is spaced apart from the deck-facing layer, and wherein the deck-facing layer comprises, 'a first spacer fiber extending between the ...

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Номер записи: 52
30-03-2017 дата публикации

WOVEN CONSTRUCTS WITH INTERLOCKED STANDING FIBERS

Номер: US20170086839A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Easter Ashley D., Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Latham Helen, Moir Robert S., Ransick Mark H., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
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A staple cartridge assembly comprising an implantable layer is disclosed. The implantable layer comprises a top portion, a bottom portion, and structural walls interwoven between the top portion and the bottom portion. 1. A staple cartridge assembly , comprising:a cartridge body comprising a deck and a plurality of staple cavities defined in said deck;a plurality of staples removably stored in said staple cavities; and structural fibers weaved into a top surface, a bottom surface, and pillar walls extending between said top surface and said bottom surface; and', 'reinforcement fibers interwoven within said pillar walls., 'an implantable layer positioned over said staple cavities, wherein said implantable layer comprises2. The staple cartridge assembly of claim 1 , wherein said reinforcement fibers are interwoven within said top surface and said bottom surface.3. The staple cartridge assembly of claim 1 , wherein said reinforcement fibers are looped around said structural fibers.4. The staple cartridge assembly of claim 3 , wherein said implantable layer comprises:a first compression zone comprising a first density of loops between said reinforcement fibers and said structural fibers; anda second compression zone comprises a second density of loops between said reinforcement fibers and said structural fibers, wherein said second density is greater than said first density.5. The staple cartridge assembly of claim 4 , wherein said cartridge body further comprises a longitudinal slot configured to receive a cutting member claim 4 , wherein said first compression zone is aligned with said longitudinal slot claim 4 , and wherein said second compression zone is aligned with said staple cavities.6. The staple cartridge assembly of claim 4 , wherein said cartridge body comprises a proximal end and a distal end claim 4 , wherein said first compression zone is aligned with said proximal end claim 4 , and wherein said second compression zone is positioned distally with respect ...

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Номер записи: 53
30-03-2017 дата публикации

COMPRESSIBLE ADJUNCT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20170086841A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Easter Ashley D., Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Latham Helen, Moir Robert S., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
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A compressible adjunct has a first portion, a second portion, and a middle portion. The middle portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The middle portion comprises a first pillar, a second pillar, and an interconnecting member. The first pillar and the second pillar extend substantially between the first portion and the second portion. The interconnecting member is configured to engage at least the first pillar and the second pillar. When the compressible adjunct is compressed by a force, the first pillar is configured to deflect a first deflection and the second pillar is configured to deflect a second deflection. The first deflection differs from the second deflection. 1. A compressible adjunct , comprising:a first portion;a second portion; and a first pillar;', 'a second pillar, wherein the first pillar and the second pillar extend substantially between the first portion and the second portion; and', 'an interconnecting member, wherein the interconnecting member is configured to engage at least the first pillar and the second pillar, wherein when the compressible adjunct is compressed by a force, the first pillar is configured to deflect a first deflection and the second pillar is configured to deflect a second deflection, and wherein the first deflection differs from the second deflection., 'a middle portion, wherein the middle portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion, and wherein the middle portion comprises2. The compressible adjunct of claim 1 , wherein the interconnecting member fixably engages the first pillar and the second pillar.3. The compressible adjunct of claim 1 , wherein the interconnecting member slidingly engages the first pillar and the second pillar.4. The compressible adjunct of claim 1 , wherein the first pillar comprises a first cross sectional diameter claim 1 , wherein the second pillar comprises a second cross sectional diameter claim 1 , and wherein the first diameter differs from ...

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Номер записи: 54
30-03-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Monitoring Performance Characteristics Associated With User Activities Involving Swinging Instruments

Номер: US20170087431A1
Автор: Blanc Fabrice Claude, Faisal Mian Ammad, Park Joon Hyuk, Phillips Collin David, Syed Salman Hussain
Принадлежит: Arccos Golf, LLC

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to various components of a system for monitoring and/or tracking a user's performance during an activity involving an instrument that is swung. Exemplary embodiments can include a sensor module configured to be secured to the instrument. The sensor module can detect a swing event and/or an impact between the instrument and an object and can implement power management features to limit or manage a power consumption of the sensor module. The sensor module can transmit swing information to an electronic device associated with the user, which can display the swing information, process the swing information, and/or transmit the swing information to a remote system. 130-. (canceled)31. A sensor module adapted to be operatively coupled to a golf club and configured to detect a golf swing or an impact between the golf club and an object , the sensor module comprising:a power source configured to power the sensor module;an inertial sensor operatively coupled to the power source and configured to output one or more electrical signals that correspond to a gravitational force sensed by the inertial sensor along a z-axis, the gravitational force sensed by the inertial sensor having a sensed magnitude and a sensed directional component; andcontrol circuitry operatively coupled to the power source, the inertial sensor, and the memory, the control circuitry including a processing device being configured to transition between a plurality of modes of operation to control power consumed by the processing device based one whether the sensed magnitude represented by the one or more electrical signals output by the inertial sensor is between a minimum threshold magnitude and a maximum threshold magnitude and whether the sensed directional component represented by the one or more electrical signals conforming to a specified directional component.32. The sensor module of claim 31 , wherein the processing device is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 55
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Integrity verified paths between entities in a container-orchestration system

Номер: US20220103570A1
Автор: Akram Ismail Sheriff, Carlos M. Pignataro, Nagendra Kumar Nainar
Принадлежит: Cisco Technology Inc

Techniques and mechanisms for providing integrity verified paths using only integrity validated pods of nodes. A network service mesh (NSM) associated with a first pod may locally generate a nonce and provide the nonce to the first pod, where the request includes a request for an attestation token. Using the nonce, the first pod may generate the attestation token and reply back to the NSM. The NSM may generate a second request for an attestation token and forward it to a NSE pod, where the request includes a second locally generated nonce generated by the NSM. The NSE pod may generate the second attestation token using the second nonce and reply back to the NSM. The NSM may then have the attestation tokens verified or validated by a certificate authority (CA) server. The NSM may thus instantiate an integrity verified path between the first pod and the NSE pod.

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Номер записи: 56
19-03-2020 дата публикации

Modular Electromagnetic Ranging System for Determining Location of a Target Well

Номер: US20200088025A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Capoglu Ilker R., Donderici Burkay
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

An electromagnetic ranging system and method for location a target well. The electromagnetic ranging system may comprise a modular electromagnetic ranging tool. The electromagnetic ranging tool may comprise at least one transmitter coil and a receiver coil operable to measure at least one component of the electromagnetic field. An information handling system may be in signal communication with the modular electromagnetic ranging tool. A method for electromagnetic ranging of a target wellbore may comprise disposing a modular electromagnetic ranging tool in a wellbore, transmitting an electromagnetic field to the target wellbore from at least one transmitter coil disposed on the modular electromagnetic ranging tool, measuring at least one component of a secondary electromagnetic field, and determining a relative location of the target wellbore from at least measurements by the at least one receiver coil and one or more parameters of the at least one transmitter coil. 1. An electromagnetic ranging system comprising: at least one transmitter coil, wherein operable to induce an electromagnetic field in a conductive member; and', 'a receiver coil operable to measure at least one component of the electromagnetic field, wherein the receivers coil and the at least one transmitter coil are disposed on different modular sections of the modular electromagnetic ranging tool; and, 'a modular electromagnetic ranging tool comprisingan information handling system in signal communication with the modular electromagnetic ranging tool, wherein the information handling system is operable to determine a relative location of the conductive member from at least measurements by the receiver coil and one or more parameters of the at least one transmitter coil.2. The electromagnetic ranging system of claim 1 , wherein the information handling system is operable to adjust an operating frequency of the transmitter coil.3. The electromagnetic ranging system of claim 2 , wherein the receiver coil ...

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Номер записи: 57
28-03-2019 дата публикации

Method for dynamic interaction and electronic device thereof

Номер: US20190094980A1
Автор: Amit Arvind MANKIKAR, Balabhaskar VEERANNAGARI, Barath Raj KANDUR RAJA, Beda Prakash MEHER, Kachana Raghunatha REDDY, Mahender RAMPELLI, Mohamed Akram Ulla SHARIFF, Namitha POOJARY, Parameswaranath Vadackupurath MANI, Sanjay Ghosh, SREEVATSA Dwaraka Bhamidipati, Sujay Srinivasa MURTHY, Vanraj Vala
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Disclosed is a method for a social interaction by a robot device. The method includes receiving an input from a user, determining an emotional state of the user by mapping the received input with a set of emotions and dynamically interacting with the user based on the determined emotional state in response to the input. Dynamically interacting with the user includes generating contextual parameters based on the determined emotional state. The method includes determining an action in response to the received input based on the generated contextual parameters and performing the determined action. The method further includes receiving another input from the user in response to the performed action and dynamically updating the mapping of the received input with the set of emotions based on the other input for interacting with the user.

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Номер записи: 58
06-04-2017 дата публикации

High voltage bipolar structure for improved pulse width scalability

Номер: US20170098643A1
Автор: Akram Salman, Aravind C. Appaswamy, Mariano Dissegna, Yang Xiu
Принадлежит: Texas Instruments Inc

According to an embodiment, a bipolar transistor is disclosed for Electrostatic discharge (ESD) management in integrated circuits. The bipolar transistor enables vertical current flow in a bipolar transistor cell configured for ESD protection. The bipolar transistor includes a selectively embedded P-type floating buried layer (PBL). The floating P-region is added in a standard NPN cell. During an ESD event, the base of the bipolar transistor extends to the floating P-region with a very small amount of current. The PBL layer can provide more holes to support the current resulting in decreased holding voltage of the bipolar transistor. With the selective addition of floating P-region, the current scalability of the bipolar transistor at longer pulse widths can be significantly improved.

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Номер записи: 59
26-03-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATED POCKET PIXELS, IMAGING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20200098804A1
Автор: Akram Salman
Принадлежит:

An elevated photosensor for image sensors and methods of forming the photosensor. The photosensor may have light sensors having indentation features including, but not limited to, v-shaped, u-shaped, or other shaped features. Light sensors having such an indentation feature can redirect incident light that is not absorbed by one portion of the photosensor to another portion of the photosensor for additional absorption. In addition, the elevated photosensors reduce the size of the pixel cells while reducing leakage, image lag, and barrier problems. 1. A pixel cell , comprising:a photosensor; anda raised photosensitive region formed completely above the photosensor, an epitaxial layer,', 'a hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer, and', 'a metal conductive layer between the epitaxial layer and the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer., 'wherein the raised photosensitive region includes—'}2. The pixel cell of claim 1 , further comprising:a floating diffusion region;a transfer transistor gate for transferring charge accumulated at the photosensor to the floating diffusion region; anda reset transistor gate.3. The pixel cell of claim 1 , wherein—the epitaxial layer has a first conductivity type;the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer has a second conductivity type, andthe epitaxial layer and the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer form a p-n junction or a n-p junction.4. The pixel cell of claim 1 , wherein the raised photosensitive region further comprises an upper electrode layer formed above the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer.5. The pixel cell of claim 4 , further comprising:a color filter array formed in an indentation feature of the raised photosensitive region; anda microlens over the color filter array.6. The pixel cell of claim 1 , wherein the raised photosensitive region includes an indentation feature claim 1 , wherein the indentation feature includes curved or slanted sidewalls such that the indentation feature is u-shaped or v-shaped claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 60
26-04-2018 дата публикации

WELL RANGING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20180112515A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Wu Hsu-Hsiang
Принадлежит:

A series of electromagnetic field strength measurements is acquired from a sensor at multiple depths in a first well, responsive to an electromagnetic field originating at a second well, via at least one of a direct transmission and a backscatter transmission. A drilling phase associated with drilling operations conducted in the first well is determined. A sensor separation depth associated with the drilling phase is selected. An approximate range between the first well and the second well is calculated, based on the series of electromagnetic field strength measurements and the sensor separation depth. 1. A method , comprising:acquiring a series of electromagnetic field strength measurements from a sensor at multiple depths in a first well, responsive to an electromagnetic field originating at a second well, via at least one of a direct transmission and a backscatter transmission;determining a drilling phase associated with drilling operations conducted in the first well;selecting a sensor separation depth associated with the drilling phase; andcalculating an approximate range between the first well and the second well, based on the series of electromagnetic field strength measurements and the sensor separation depth.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the drilling phase is at least one of identify claim 1 , follow claim 1 , intercept claim 1 , and avoid.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sensor separation depth associated with the identify drilling phase is greater than the sensor separation depth associated with the follow drilling phase claim 2 , which is greater than the sensor separation depth associated with at least one of the intercept the avoid drilling phases.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the drilling phase associated with drilling operations conducted in the first well comprises:determining the drilling phase in effect at at least one of a current sensor depth and a current bit depth corresponding to a time of calculating the ...

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Номер записи: 61
28-04-2016 дата публикации

CHIP SCALE LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE WITH DOME

Номер: US20160118554A1
Автор: Akram Salman, BHARDWAJ Jyoti Kiron
Принадлежит:

Light Emitting Devices (LEDs) are fabricated on a wafer substrate with one or more thick metal layers that provide structural support to each LED. The streets, or lanes, between individual LEDs do not include this metal, and the wafer can be easily sliced/diced into singulated self-supporting LEDs. Because these devices are self-supporting, a separate support submount is not required. Before singulation, further processes may be applied at the wafer-level; after singulation, these self-supporting LEDs may be picked and placed upon an intermediate substrate for further processing as required. In an embodiment of this invention, protective optical domes are formed over the light emitting devices at the wafer-level or while the light emitting devices are situated on the intermediate substrate. 1. A method comprising:forming a plurality of self-supporting light emitting devices on a first substrate, each self-supporting light emitting device including thick metal layers that have a thickness of at least 50 microns to provide this self-support,removing the first substrate,singulating the plurality of self-supporting light emitting devices,placing the plurality of self-supporting light emitting elements into wells of an intermediate substrate, without adhering the light emitting elements to the intermediate substrate,encapsulating the plurality of self-supporting light emitting devices to form a plurality of encapsulated self-supporting light emitting devices,removing the intermediate substrate, andsingulating the plurality of encapsulated self-supporting light emitting devices to provide individual encapsulated self-supporting light emitting devices.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate substrate includes a dicing/sawing tape.4. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the placing of the plurality of self-supporting light emitting devices includes selecting the plurality of self-supporting light emitting devices based on a common light ...

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Номер записи: 62
07-05-2015 дата публикации

Tracking system and method

Номер: US20150123791A1
Автор: Akram BOUTROS, Kenneth L. Greenberg
Принадлежит: Patient Innovations LLC

A method, computer program product, and computing system for receiving IR-based location information and RFID-based location information for each of a plurality of RFID/IR tags that are associated with and configured to be attached to a plurality of medical device within a medical facility. Position information is generated concerning each of the RFID/IR tags within the medical facility.

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Номер записи: 63
09-04-2020 дата публикации

Methods and Åpparatus for Compensating for Retinitis Pigmentosa

Номер: US20200112691A1
Автор: Khan Ammad, Werblin Frank
Принадлежит: IrisVision, Inc.

A system and methods for compensating for retinitis pigmentosa for a user include using a head-mounted and user-controllable device that can minify the image to more closely match the user's reduced field of view. The user may adjust the amount of minification and may also adjust the magnification of the image. 1. A portable vision-enhancement system wearable by a user , said system comprising:a memory including a stored program;a camera mounted on said user aimed to view the scene in front of the user and operable to obtain input video images of said scene;a processor programmed to execute the stored program to change said input video images into a stream of output video images;a screen disposed to display said output video images for viewing by the user; anda user-operable controller for generating an input to said processor by which the size of the output video images is adjusted, such that, when said stored program is executed by said processor and the user operates said user-operable controller, a size of said output video images of said scene on said screen is adjusted.2. The portable vision-enhancement system of claim 1 , where the size of said output video images occupies less than a 35 degree field of view of the user.3. The portable vision-enhancement system of claim 2 , where said less than a 35 degree field of view of the user is between 15 and 30 degrees.4. The portable vision-enhancement system of claim 2 , where said less than a 35 degree field of view of the user is 15 degrees claim 2 , is 20 degrees claim 2 , is 25 degrees claim 2 , or is 30 degrees.5. The portable vision-enhancement system of claim 1 , further comprising:a user-operable controller for generating an input to said processor by which the magnification of the output video images is adjusted, such that, when said stored program is executed by said processor and the user operates said controller, the user adjusts the magnification said output video images within the adjusted size of said ...

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Номер записи: 64
01-09-2022 дата публикации

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING A POWER TRANSFER COIL

Номер: US20220273294A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Clubb Helen S., Colby Edward G., Creamer Patrick L., Harris Jason L., Honey William S., IV Frederick E., Shelton, Woodhouse Emily R.
Принадлежит:

A surgical system comprising a stapling instrument and a staple cartridge including a plurality of independent circuits powered by the surgical instrument is disclosed. 1. A stapling assembly for treating patient tissue , comprising: a housing;', 'a shaft extending from said housing;', 'an end effector comprising a first jaw and a second jaw;', 'a power source; and', 'a power circuit in communication with said power source, wherein said power circuit comprises a power coil in said end effector; and, 'a stapling instrument, comprising a cartridge body;', 'staples removably stored in said cartridge body;', 'a first electronic circuit, wherein said first electronic circuit is powered by said power coil when said staple cartridge is seated in said first jaw, and wherein said first electronic circuit comprises a near field communication tag including data regarding said staple cartridge; and', 'a second electronic circuit, wherein said second electronic circuit is powered by said power coil when said staple cartridge is seated in said jaw, and wherein said second electronic circuit is configured to monitor a parameter of patient tissue positioned intermediate said staple cartridge and said second jaw., 'a staple cartridge seatable in said first jaw, comprising2. The stapling assembly of claim 1 , wherein said first jaw is rotatable relative to said second jaw.3. The stapling assembly of claim 1 , wherein said second jaw is rotatable relative to said first jaw.4. The stapling assembly of claim 1 , wherein said first electronic circuit comprises a discrete data transmitter.5. The stapling assembly of claim 1 , wherein said first electronic circuit comprises a memory circuit and a data transmission circuit configured to intermittently emit data stored in said memory circuit.6. The stapling assembly of claim 5 , wherein said stapling instrument comprises a first antenna circuit configured to communicate with said first electronic circuit claim 5 , wherein said first antenna ...

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Номер записи: 65
01-09-2022 дата публикации

STAPLING INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A SEPARATE POWER ANTENNA AND A DATA TRANSFER ANTENNA

Номер: US20220273305A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Clubb Helen S., Colby Edward G., Honey William S., Hunter Morgan R., IV Frederick E., Shelton, Woodhouse Emily R.
Принадлежит:

A surgical instrument comprising a staple cartridge and at least two independent antenna arrays configured to communicate with the staple cartridge. 1. A surgical system , comprising: a shaft;', 'a jaw comprising a proximal end and a distal end;', 'a first transmission antenna; and', 'a second power transfer antenna, wherein said second power transfer antenna is independent from said first transmission antenna; and, 'a stapling instrument; comprising a cartridge body;', 'staples removably stored in said cartridge body; and', 'a cartridge communication array configured to communicate with said first transmission antenna and said second power transfer antenna., 'a staple cartridge seatable in said jaw; wherein said staple cartridge comprises2. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein said first transmission antenna and said second power transfer antenna are in said jaw.3. The surgical system of claim 2 , wherein said first transmission antenna and said second power transfer antenna are positioned proximally with respect to said staple cartridge.4. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein said staple cartridge further comprises a cartridge proximal end claim 1 , a cartridge distal end claim 1 , and a cartridge center positioned intermediate said cartridge proximal end and said cartridge distal end claim 1 , and wherein said cartridge communication array is positioned at said cartridge center.5. The surgical system of claim 4 , wherein said first transmission antenna and said second power antenna are co-located to interact with said cartridge communication array.6. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein said first transmission antenna and said second power antenna are co-located to interact with said cartridge communication array.7. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein said staple cartridge further comprises a cartridge proximal end and a cartridge distal end claim 1 , and wherein said cartridge communication array is positioned at said cartridge proximal end.8. ...

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Номер записи: 66
01-09-2022 дата публикации

METHOD OF POWERING AND COMMUNICATING WITH A STAPLE CARTRIDGE

Номер: US20220273306A1
Автор: Adams Shane R., Akram Ismail, Clubb Helen S., Colby Edward G., Creamer Patrick L., Harris Jason L., Honey William S., Hunter Morgan R., IV Frederick E., Shelton, Woodhouse Emily R.
Принадлежит:

A method for establishing signal and power communication between a surgical instrument and a staple cartridge is disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:seating a staple cartridge in a surgical stapling instrument;placing a data emitter coil of the staple cartridge adjacent to a data transfer coil of the surgical stapling instrument during said seating step;placing a power receiving coil of the staple cartridge adjacent to a power transfer coil of the surgical stapling instrument during said seating step;transmitting data from the staple cartridge to the surgical stapling instrument; andtransmitting power from the surgical stapling instrument to the staple cartridge.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising tuning the data emitter coil and the data transfer coil to communicate at a first frequency.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising tuning the power receiving coil and the power transfer coil to communicate at a second frequency which is different than the first frequency.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising authenticating the staple cartridge seated in the surgical stapling instrument.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said authenticating step comprises using a near field communication component.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sensing a property of patient tissue positioned against the staple cartridge using a sensor array in the staple cartridge.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein said transmitting data step comprises transmitting data regarding the property of patient tissue.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein said transmitting power step comprises powering the sensory array in the staple cartridge.9. A method claim 6 , comprising:seating a staple cartridge in a surgical stapling instrument;placing a data emitter antenna of the staple cartridge adjacent to a data transfer antenna of the surgical stapling instrument during said seating step;placing a power receiving antenna of the staple cartridge adjacent to a power transfer antenna ...

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Номер записи: 67
28-05-2015 дата публикации

CHIP SCALE LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE WITH METAL PILLARS IN A MOLDING COMPOUND FORMED AT WAFER LEVEL

Номер: US20150144971A1
Автор: Akram Salman, Basin Grigoriy, Lei Jipu, Ng Mooi Guan, NICKEL Alexander H., Schiaffino Stefano
Принадлежит:

Thick metal pillars are formed upon light emitting dies while the dies are still on their supporting wafer. A molding compound is applied to fill the space between the pillars on each die, and contact pads are formed atop the pillars. The metal pillars provide electrical contact between the contact pads and the electrical contacts of each light emitting die. The metal pillars maybe formed upon an upper metal layer of each die, and this upper metal layer maybe patterned to provide connections to individual elements within the die. 1. A method comprising:forming a light emitting structure on a substrate, the light emitting structure including an active region sandwiched between an N-region and a P-region, and contacts to the N-region and the P-region,forming at least one first metal segment that is coupled to the contact to the N-region and at least one second metal segment that is coupled to the contact to the P-region,forming a plurality of more than two metal pillars, at least a first metal pillar being coupled to the first metal segment and at least a second metal pillar being coupled to the second metal segment,forming a filler material that occupies spaces between the pillars, andforming a first metal pad that is coupled to the first pillar and a second metal pad that is coupled to the second pillar, the first and second metal pads being situated to provide external connection to the N-region and P-region via the first and second pillars,wherein the light emitting structure includes a plurality of light emitting elements, and the method includes forming at least one third metal segment that interconnects at least two of the light emitting elements.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light emitting structure is one of a plurality of light emitting structures that are formed on the substrate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the light emitting structures are separated from each other by streets claim 2 , and the method includes forming individual light ...

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Номер записи: 68
07-08-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF ATTACHING A LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE TO A SUPPORT SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20140220716A1
Автор: Akram Salman, BHAT JEROME CHANDRA, Steigerwald Daniel Alexandria
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

A method according to embodiments of the invention includes providing a wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices, each semiconductor light emitting device including a light emitting layer sandwiched between an n-type region and a p-type region. A wafer of support substrates is provided, each support substrate including a body. The wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices is bonded to the wafer of support substrates. Vias are formed extending through the entire thickness of the body of each support substrate. 1. A method comprising:providing a wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices, each semiconductor light emitting device comprising a light emitting layer sandwiched between an n-type region and a p-type region;providing a wafer of support substrates, each support substrate comprising a body;bonding the wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices to the wafer of support substrates via a bonding layer; andafter bonding the wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices to the wafer of support substrates, forming vias extending through the entire thickness of the body of each support substrate and through an entire thickness of the bonding layer.2. The method of wherein bonding the wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices to the wafer of support substrates comprises bonding via at least one bonding layer.3. The method of wherein the at least one bonding layer comprises regions of metal separated by regions of dielectric claim 2 , wherein the regions of metal and regions of dielectric are formed on a top surface of the body of each support substrate.4. The method of wherein the at least one bonding layer comprises a polymer layer formed on the wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices.5. The method of wherein the at least one bonding layer comprises an organic adhesive formed on the wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices.6. The method of wherein the at least one bonding layer comprises a first dielectric bonding layer formed on the ...

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Номер записи: 69
24-05-2018 дата публикации

MULTIPOINT MEASUREMENTS FOR WELLBORE RANGING

Номер: US20180142548A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Donderici Burkay
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

A system for well comparison, comprising at least one electromagnetic field generator shaped for insertion into a first well and capable of generating an electromagnetic field; at least one detector capable of measuring in the second well the field generated in the first well; wherein the first well is substantially perpendicular to the second well; and wherein measurements of the field of the at least one generator are capable of being used to calculate a distance, direction or curvature of the second well with respect to the first well. 1. A method of well ranging , comprising:generating at least two electromagnetic fields at different axial locations within a first well bore;measuring the fields from at least one axial location within a second well bore; andcalculating, using the measurements, at least one of distance, direction, and curvature of the second well bore with respect to the first well bore.2. The method of further comprising:directing an intended path of the second well bore substantially parallel to the shaft of the first well bore.3. The method of further comprising:directing an intended path of the second well bore substantially perpendicular to the first well bore.4. The method of further comprising:generating the at least one field with a current capable of being alternated in sign.5. The method further comprising:eliminating an effect of Earth's magnetic field by subtracting a measurement a field when the sign of the direct current generating it is positive from a measurement of the field when the sign of the direct current generating it is negative.6. The method of comprising measurements at more than one axial location.7. The method of wherein a ratio of measurements is used to calculate the at least one of distance claim 6 , direction or curvature.8. The method of wherein calculation of curvature is performed by using measurements of a field generated from a single axial location.9. The method of wherein curvature is calculated using ...

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Номер записи: 70
16-05-2019 дата публикации

Calibration of a Rigid ENT Tool

Номер: US20190142521A1
Автор: Alroy Levy Michal, Bustan Itamar, Pinsky Yoav, Zoabi Akram
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An apparatus, including a magnetic field generator, a first magnetic field sensor configured for attachment to a proximal end of a surgical tool configured for insertion into a body, and a calibration device that includes a second magnetic field sensor and a proximity sensor, wherein the field sensors generate respective location signals responsive to a magnetic field emanating from the generator and traversing the field sensors. The apparatus includes a control unit, which receives the signals from all the sensors, extracts respective location and orientation coordinates of the field sensors based on the signals, computes a conversion relation between the coordinates of the first sensor and a distal end of the tool that is brought into contact with the calibration device, and subsequently applies the conversion relation, together with the coordinates of the first sensor, in providing a visual indication of a location of the distal end inside the body. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a magnetic field generator;a first magnetic field sensor configured for attachment to a proximal end of a rigid surgical tool configured to be inserted into a living body;a calibration device, including a second magnetic field sensor and a proximity sensor, wherein the first and the second field sensors generate respective location signals responsive to a magnetic field emanating from the magnetic field generator and traversing the sensors, and wherein the proximity sensor generates a proximity signal indicating a contact with the calibration device; anda control unit, which receives the signals from all the sensors, extracts respective location and orientation coordinates of the magnetic field sensors based on the signals, computes a conversion relation between the coordinates of the first magnetic field sensor and a distal end of the tool that is brought into contact with the calibration device, and subsequently applies the conversion relation, together with the coordinates of the first ...

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Номер записи: 71
07-05-2020 дата публикации

STAPLE FORMATION DETECTION MECHANISMS

Номер: US20200138437A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Moir Robert S., Sams Stephen, Scheib Charles J., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
Принадлежит:

A medical instrument has an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge, the staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples. The medical instrument also has an anvil mechanically coupled to the elongated channel, wherein the anvil comprises an exterior surface extending between a proximal end and a distal end. In addition, the medical instrument has at least one electrical circuit at least partially positioned on the exterior surface of the anvil, an indicator system comprising at least one indicator, and a logic circuit electrically in electrical communication with the at least one electrical circuit and the indicator system, wherein the logic circuit is configured to activate the at least one indicator when an electrical continuity of the at least one electrical circuit is interrupted. 124-. (canceled)25. A surgical stapling instrument , comprising: an anvil;', 'a staple cartridge comprising staples removably stored therein, wherein the anvil and the staple cartridge are configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration; and', 'a contact assembly configured to contact tissue;, 'an end effector, comprisingan RFID tag configured to store information about the staple cartridge; and interrogate the RFID tag to determine the information about the staple cartridge;', 'transmit an electrical signal to tissue contacting the contact assembly;', 'determine a characteristic of the tissue contacting the contact assembly based on the electrical signal; and', 'change an operational parameter of the surgical stapling instrument based on the characteristic of the tissue., 'a control circuit operably coupled to the contact assembly, wherein the control circuit is configured to26. The surgical stapling instrument of claim 25 , wherein the characteristic comprises tissue compression.27. The surgical stapling instrument of claim 26 , wherein the electrical signal corresponds to an impedance of the tissue claim 26 , and wherein the tissue ...

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Номер записи: 72
07-06-2018 дата публикации

WELL RANGING APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS

Номер: US20180156028A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Fan Yijing, Wu Hsu-Hsiang
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A method includes cementing a target well with a target well cement comprising resistive cement having resistivity that is greater than a resistivity of a subsurface formation through which the target well passes. The method includes injecting an injected signal into a conductive casing material at least partially surrounded by the target well cement. The method also includes receiving a resulting signal that results from the injecting at a signal receiver disposed within at least one of the target well and a drilling well separated from the target well. 1. A method , comprising:cementing a target well with a target well cement comprising resistive cement having resistivity that is greater than a resistivity of a subsurface formation through which the target well passes;injecting an injected signal into a conductive casing material at least partially surrounded by the target well cement; andreceiving a resulting signal that results from the injecting at a signal receiver disposed within at least one of the target well and a drilling well separated from the target well.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the resistive cement has a resistivity of at least 10 ohms per meter.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the injected signal comprises at least one of a static electric signal claim 1 , a magnetic signal claim 1 , and an electromagnetic signal.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:processing the resulting signal as a ranging signal to determine at least one of a distance and a direction to the target well from the drilling well.5. A method claim 1 , comprising:casing a target well with a conductive casing; andselectively positioning insulating material around the conductive casing, wherein the selectively positioning of the insulating material is such that gaps are created that are without the insulating material along the target well, wherein the insulating material has resistivity that is greater than a resistivity of a subsurface formation through which the ...

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Номер записи: 73
14-06-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ABLATION PLANNING AND CONTROL

Номер: US20180161097A1
Автор: Massarwi Fady, Zoabi Akram
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A method for visualizing ablation includes displaying to a user a three-dimensional (3D) tube that visually represents a region for ablation in tissue of a patient. Ablation information, which specifies one or more ablation locations along the 3D tube and one or more respective ablation configurations for ablating in the ablation locations, is received from the user. An estimated impact of the ablation in the tissue is displayed to the user on the 3D tube based on the ablation locations and the corresponding ablation configurations. 1. A method for visualizing ablation , the method comprising:displaying to a user a three-dimensional (3D) tube that visually represents a region for ablation in tissue of a patient;receiving from the user ablation information that specifies one or more ablation locations along the 3D tube, and one or more respective ablation configurations for ablating in the ablation locations; anddisplaying to the user, on the 3D tube, an estimated impact of the ablation in the tissue based on the ablation locations and the corresponding ablation configurations.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the region is a target region for ablation claim 1 , and wherein the respective ablation locations and corresponding ablation configurations are planned ablation locations and corresponding planned ablation configurations with which the ablation is planned to be applied.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the respective ablation locations and corresponding ablation configurations are actual ablation locations and corresponding actual ablation configurations used for the ablation.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein each actual ablation configuration is used for forming a lesion in a respective actual ablation location claim 3 , and wherein displaying the estimated impact comprises evaluating a size and a severity of the lesion at each actual ablation location.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein displaying the estimated ...

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Номер записи: 74
04-09-2014 дата публикации

OPEN-CIRCUIT IMPEDANCE CONTROL OF A RESONANT WIRELESS POWER RECEIVER FOR VOLTAGE LIMITING

Номер: US20140246923A1
Автор: Akram Hasnain, Riehl Patrick Stanley, Satyamoorthy Anand
Принадлежит: MEDIATEK SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

A resonant wireless power (RWP) receiver is provided that includes an inductor element that couples with a resonant wireless power source. A capacitor arrangement is coupled to the inductor element altering the open-circuit impedance of the RWP receiver to reduce the ac voltage under certain defined situations. The capacitor arrangement includes a plurality capacitors tuned to a control ac voltage in the RWP receiver. 1. A resonant wireless power (RWP) receiver comprising:an inductor element that couples with a resonant wireless power source; anda capacitor arrangement coupled to the inductor element altering the open-circuit impedance of the RWP receiver to reduce the ac voltage under certain defined situations, the capacitor arrangement includes a plurality of capacitors tuned to control the ac voltage in the RWP receiver.2. The RWP receiver of claim 1 , wherein the capacitor arrangement comprises a series-parallel circuit having an capacitor that can be switched in to adjust the open-source impedance Zoc.3. The RWP receiver of claim 1 , wherein the capacitor arrangement comprises a parallel-series circuit with a Zoc-adjustment capacitor.4. The RWP receiver of further comprising a rectifier.5. The RWP receiver of claim 4 , wherein the capacitor arrangement comprises one or more Zoc-adjustment capacitors switched to ground.6. The RWP receiver of claim 1 , wherein the capacitor arrangement utilizes one or more switches to the ac voltage.7. The RWP receiver of claim 1 , wherein the rectifier comprises a synchronous rectifier or diode rectifier.8. A resonant wireless power (RWP) system comprising:a source circuit that includes a reflected impedance in series with a source coil; anda receiver circuit that is coupled to the source circuit using an inductor element, and includes a capacitor arrangement coupled to the inductor element altering the open-circuit impedance of the receiver circuit to reduce the ac voltage under certain defined situations, the capacitor ...

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Номер записи: 75
30-05-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC ENT SURGERY PREPLANNING USING A BACKTRACKING MAZE PROBLEM SOLUTION

Номер: US20190159840A1
Автор: Bustan Itamar, Gliner Vadim, Massarwi Fady, Zoabi Akram
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A method, consisting of receiving a computerized tomography scan of at least a part of a body of a patient, and identifying voxels of the scan that correspond to regions in the body that are traversable by a probe inserted therein. The method also includes displaying the scan on a screen and marking thereon selected start and termination points for the probe. A processor finds a path from the start point to the termination point consisting of a connected set of the identified voxels. The processor also uses the scan to generate a representation of an external surface of the body and displays the representation on the screen. The processor then renders an area of the external surface surrounding the path locally transparent in the displayed representation, so as to make visible on the screen an internal structure of the body in a vicinity of the path. 120-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising:(a) receiving a computerized tomography (CT) scan of at least a part of a body of a patient;(b) identifying voxels of the scan that correspond to regions in the body;(c) displaying the scan on a screen, and defining selected start and termination points for a probe to traverse between; (i) determining a set of density data associated with each of the identified voxels,', '(ii) determining a traversable density range, and', '(iii) determining the connected set of the identified voxels based at least upon the set of density data associated with those voxels being within the traversable density range; and, '(d) finding a path from the start point to the termination point comprising a connected set of the identified voxels that are traversable by the probe, wherein finding the path comprises (i) a representation of at least a part of the body of the patient, and', '(ii) the path traversing the representation., '(e) associating the path with the scan so that the scan and the path are usable to display22. The method according to claim 21 , further comprising:(a) displaying the ...

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Номер записи: 76
30-05-2019 дата публикации

Ear-worn electronic device incorporating motor brain-computer interface

Номер: US20190166434A1
Автор: Lauren Petley, Sahar Akram, Simon Carlile, Swapan Gandhi
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories Inc

An ear-worn electronic device comprises a plurality of EEG sensors configured to sense EEG signals from or proximate a wearer's ear. At least one processor is configured to detect, during a baseline period of no wearer movement, EEG signals from the EEG sensors, and detect, during each of a plurality of candidate control movements by the wearer, EEG signals from the EEG sensors. The at least one processor is also configured to compute, using the EEG signals, discriminability metrics for the candidate control movements and the baseline period, the discriminability metrics indicating how discriminable neural signals associated with the candidate control movements and the baseline period are from one another. The at least one processor is further configured to select a subset of the candidate control movements using the discriminability metrics, each of the selected control movements defining a neural command for controlling the ear-worn electronic device by the wearer.

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Номер записи: 77
21-06-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATED POCKET PIXELS, IMAGING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20180175085A1
Автор: Akram Salman
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An elevated photosensor for image sensors and methods of forming the photosensor. The photosensor may have light sensors having indentation features including, but not limited to, v-shaped, u-shaped, or other shaped features. Light sensors having such an indentation feature can redirect incident light that is not absorbed by one portion of the photosensor to another portion of the photosensor for additional absorption. In addition, the elevated photosensors reduce the size of the pixel cells while reducing leakage, image lag, and barrier problems. 1. A pixel cell , comprising:a photosensor formed from a substrate having a first conductivity type and a doped region having a second conductivity type;a floating diffusion region;a transfer transistor gate for transferring charge accumulated at the photosensor to the floating diffusion region;a reset transistor gate; anda raised photosensitive region formed completely above a top surface of the substrate, the raised photosensitive region including an indentation feature in an upper surface of the raised photosensitive region.2. The pixel cell of claim 1 , wherein the raised photosensitive region comprises—an epitaxial layer formed on the top surface of the substrate, the epitaxial layer having the first conductivity type; anda hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer formed above the epitaxial layer, the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer having the second conductivity type, wherein the epitaxial layer and the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer form a p-n junction or a n-p junction above the top surface of the substrate.3. The pixel cell of claim 2 , wherein the raised photosensitive region further comprises—a metal conductive layer between the epitaxial layer and the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer; andan upper electrode layer formed above the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer.4. The pixel cell of claim 2 , further comprising:a color filter array formed in the indentation feature of the raised photosensitive ...

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Номер записи: 78
28-06-2018 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE ANATOMICAL MAPPING AND ESTIMATION OF ANATOMICAL MAPPING QUALITY

Номер: US20180177552A1
Автор: Massarwi Fady, Zoabi Akram
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A method includes receiving an anatomical mapping that includes multiple measurements acquired at multiple respective locations within an organ of a patient. An estimated surface of the organ is computed based on the measurements. A three-dimensional (3D) shell of the organ, which extends inwards from the estimated surface of the organ and has a predefined thickness, is defined. A quality of the anatomical mapping is estimated based on the measurements whose locations fall within the 3D shell. 1. A method , comprising:receiving an anatomical mapping, comprising multiple measurements acquired at multiple respective locations within an organ of a patient;computing an estimated surface of the organ based on the measurements;defining a three-dimensional (3D) shell of the organ, which extends inwards from the estimated surface of the organ and has a predefined thickness; andestimating a quality of the anatomical mapping, based on the measurements whose locations fall within the 3D shell.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein defining the 3D shell comprises forming claim 1 , at a predefined distance inwards from the estimated surface claim 1 , a virtual surface confining the shell between the estimated surface and the virtual surface.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein estimating the quality of the anatomical mapping comprises counting a number of the measurements whose locations fall within at least part of the shell.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the shell comprises multiple volume pixels (voxels) claim 3 , and wherein estimating the quality is based on a number of the voxels claim 3 , within the at least part of the shell claim 3 , in which the measurements fall.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the shell comprises a surface comprising multiple pixels claim 3 , and wherein estimating the quality is based on a number of the pixels claim 3 , within the at least part of the shell claim 3 , in which the measurements fall.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 79
20-06-2019 дата публикации

COMPRESSIBLE ADJUNCT WITH CROSSING SPACER FIBERS

Номер: US20190183505A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Easter Ashley D., Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Latham Helen S., Moir Robert S., Scheib Charles J., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
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A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion. 1. A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument , wherein the staple cartridge assembly comprises: a plurality of staples; and', 'a cartridge deck; and, 'a staple cartridge, comprising a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion;', 'a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion; and', 'crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion., 'a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises2. A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument , wherein the staple cartridge assembly comprises: a plurality of staples; and', 'a cartridge deck; and, 'a staple cartridge, comprising [ a first bonding node; and', 'a second bonding node arranged in a first row with the first bonding node;, 'a tissue-facing layer, comprising, a third bonding node vertically aligned with the first bonding node; and', 'a fourth bonding node vertically aligned with the second bonding node, wherein the fourth bonding node is arranged in a second row with the third bonding node;, 'a deck-facing layer, wherein the tissue-facing layer is spaced apart from the deck-facing layer, and wherein the deck-facing layer comprises, 'a first spacer fiber extending between the ...

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Номер записи: 80
20-06-2019 дата публикации

ENT Bone Distance Color Coded Face Maps

Номер: US20190183578A1
Автор: Massarwi Fady, Zar Lior, Zoabi Akram
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A method includes receiving a computerized tomography (CT) image comprising voxels of a body part of a subject, segmenting the image so as to identify a surface of a skin and a surface of a bone in the image, measuring respective minimum distances to the bone from a plurality of points on the surface of the skin, and rendering an image of the surface of the skin while visually coding the rendered image so as to indicate the respective minimum distances. 1. A method comprising:receiving a computerized tomography (CT) image comprising voxels of a body part of a subject;segmenting the image so as to identify a surface of a skin and a surface of a bone in the image;measuring respective minimum distances to the bone from a plurality of points on the surface of the skin; andrendering an image of the surface of the skin while visually coding the rendered image so as to indicate the respective minimum distances.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein visually coding the rendered image comprises applying a first image characteristic to first areas of the skin where the minimum distance does not exceed a predetermined threshold claim 1 , and applying a second image characteristic to second areas of the skin wherein the minimum distance exceeds the predetermined threshold.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second image characteristics are two distinguishable colors.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second image characteristics are two distinguishable patterns.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second image characteristics are two distinguishable graylevels.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein visually coding the rendered image comprises applying a first image characteristic to first areas of the image of the surface of the skin where the minimum distance exceeds a predetermined first threshold claim 1 , applying a second image characteristic to second areas of the image of the surface of the ...

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Номер записи: 81
07-07-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF ATTACHING A LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE TO A SUPPORT SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20160197244A1
Автор: Akram Salman, BHAT JEROME CHANDRA, STEIGERWALD DANIEL ALEXANDER
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A method according to embodiments of the invention includes providing a wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices, each semiconductor light emitting device including a light emitting layer sandwiched between an n-type region and a p-type region. A wafer of support substrates is provided, each support substrate including a body. The wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices is bonded to the wafer of support substrates. Vias are formed extending through the entire thickness of the body of each support substrate. 1. A device comprising: a light emitting layer sandwiched between an n-type region and a p-type region;', 'an n-contact disposed on the n-type region, wherein the n-contact is set back from an edge of the n-type region; and', 'a reflective dielectric layer disposed on said edge of the n-type region;, 'a semiconductor light emitting device comprisinga support substrate comprising a body, wherein a width of the support substrate is the same as a width of the semiconductor light emitting device; anda plurality of vias formed in the body.2. The device of further comprising a polymer layer disposed over the reflective dielectric layer.3. The device of wherein the polymer layer is doped with a light absorbing material.4. The device of wherein the reflective dielectric layer extends over the edge of the n-type region and covers a sidewall of the n-type region.5. The device of wherein the reflective dielectric layer is a reflective dielectric stack.6. The device of wherein the polymer is doped with a light scattering material.7. The device of wherein the vias extend completely through the body and expose a metal layer at tops of the vias.8. The device of further comprising a passivation layer formed on sidewalls of the vias.9. The device of wherein the vias have angled sidewalls.10. The device of further comprising a dielectric layer disposed on sidewalls of the vias claim 1 , wherein the dielectric layer is patterned to expose a metal layer at tops of the ...

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Номер записи: 82
30-07-2015 дата публикации

ENHANCED ECG CHART PRESENTATION

Номер: US20150208935A1
Автор: Massarwa Fady, Zoabi Akram
Принадлежит: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.

A method, including collecting first data samples of electrical potentials produced by a heart at a sequence of sampling times, and collecting second data samples of ancillary data with respect to the heart at the sampling times. Based on the first and second data samples, a trace of the electrical potentials collected at the sampling times is presented, on a display, the trace having a pseudo-three-dimensional (3D) characteristic that varies responsively to the ancillary data collected at each of the sampling times. 1. A method , comprising:collecting first data samples of electrical potentials produced by a heart at a sequence of sampling times;collecting second data samples of ancillary data with respect to the heart at the sampling times; andpresenting, on a display, based on the first and second data samples, a trace of the electrical potentials collected at the sampling times, the trace having a pseudo-three-dimensional (3D) characteristic that varies responsively to the ancillary data collected at each of the sampling times.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first data samples comprise electrical impulses conveyed from body surface electrodes claim 1 , and wherein the ancillary data comprise measurements collected from one or more sensors contained within a distal end of a flexible insertion tube configured for insertion into a heart.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the measurements are selected from a list consisting of ablation energy claim 2 , a location of a distal end of the catheter claim 2 , a measurement of a force exerted by the distal end on endocardial tissue of the heart claim 2 , a quality of contact between the distal end and the endocardial tissue claim 2 , a magnitude and a phase of impedance detected by the body surface electrodes claim 2 , a temperature of the endocardial tissue claim 2 , a Force Power Time Integral claim 2 , and irrigation fluid parameters.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein presenting the ...

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Номер записи: 83
29-07-2021 дата публикации

System and method for managing a defibrillator

Номер: US20210228893A1
Автор: Zakir Akram
Принадлежит: OSITECH COMMUNICATIONS Inc

A system and method for managing defibrillators and for coordinating their use during the SCA event to increase the probability of survival for the person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Defibrillator monitoring units and direction prompters are installed at registered geographical locations. A defibrillator monitoring unit closest to a cardiac arrest event is identified and a subset of the one or more client devices proximate event are sent an assistance request. One of the devices sends an accept message indicating acceptance of the request an activation message is sent to the subject client device to initiate transmission of active beacon signals by the device to activating at least one of the direction prompters so as to provide geographical direction to the identified defibrillator monitoring unit or audio/visual indicators associated with the identified defibrillator monitoring unit.

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Номер записи: 84
25-06-2020 дата публикации

REGISTRATION WITH TRAJECTORY INFORMATION WITH SHAPE SENSING

Номер: US20200197106A1
Автор: Ben Zrihem Yaniv, Dekel Zvi, Rachli Noam, Volfson Helen, Zoabi Akram
Принадлежит: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.

A method and system for automatic landmark registration and registration using trajectory information and shape sensing during an endoscopic procedure, such as bronchoscopy, are described herein. A segmentation centerline of airways of a lung may be generated based on a pre-operative computed tomography (CT) image of the lung. Landmarks may be automatically detected on the segmentation centerline corresponding to bifurcations in the airways of the lung. A location data point cloud of locations of a catheter through the airways of the lung during navigation may be generated. A bounding volume of the airways of the lung may be generated and a bounding volume centerline may be detected. Landmarks may be detected on the bounding volume centerline for the same bifurcations. Then, the two sets of landmarks may be mapped as part of registration. The trajectory information with shape sensing may be used to provide non-rigid or fine registration. 1. A method for automatic landmark registration during a bronchoscopy procedure , the method comprising:generating a location data point cloud based on locations of a catheter during navigation through airways of a lung;generating a bounding volume of the airways of the lung based on the location data point cloud;detecting a bounding volume centerline from the bounding volume of the airways of the lung;automatically detecting a first plurality of landmarks on the bounding volume centerline corresponding to a second plurality of landmarks, wherein the second plurality of landmarks correspond to bifurcations in the airways of the lung based on a pre-operative image of the lung; andgenerating a mapping of the first plurality of landmarks to corresponding points in the second plurality of landmarks and using the mapping to integrate the location data point cloud with a map of the airways of the lung.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:using the mapping to visually display in real-time the locations of the catheter during ...

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Номер записи: 85
12-08-2021 дата публикации

COMPRESSIBLE ADJUNCT WITH CROSSING SPACER FIBERS

Номер: US20210244412A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Easter Ashley D., Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Latham Helen S., Moir Robert S., Scheib Charles J., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
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A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion. 1. A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument , wherein the staple cartridge assembly comprises: a plurality of staples; and', 'a cartridge deck; and, 'a staple cartridge, comprising a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion;', 'a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion; and', 'crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion., 'a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises2. A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument , wherein the staple cartridge assembly comprises: a plurality of staples; and', 'a cartridge deck; and, 'a staple cartridge, comprising [ a first bonding node; and', 'a second bonding node arranged in a first row with the first bonding node;, 'a tissue-facing layer, comprising, a third bonding node vertically aligned with the first bonding node; and', 'a fourth bonding node vertically aligned with the second bonding node, wherein the fourth bonding node is arranged in a second row with the third bonding node;, 'a deck-facing layer, wherein the tissue-facing layer is spaced apart from the deck-facing layer, and wherein the deck-facing layer comprises, 'a first spacer fiber extending between the ...

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Номер записи: 86
13-08-2015 дата публикации

LASER DE-BOND OF CARRIER WAFER FROM DEVICE WAFTER

Номер: US20150228849A1
Автор: Akram Salman, BHAT JEROME CHANDRA, Blank Robert, Trieu Minh Ngoc, ZOU Quanbo
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In one embodiment, a semiconductor device wafer () contains electrical components and has electrodes () on a first side of the device wafer (). A transparent carrier wafer () is bonded to the first side of the device wafer () using a bonding material () (e.g., a polymer or metal). The second side of the device wafer () is then processed, such as thinned, while the carrier wafer () provides mechanical support for the device wafer (). The carrier wafer () is then de-bonded from the device wafer () by passing a laser beam () through the carrier wafer (), the carrier wafer () being substantially transparent to the wavelength of the beam. The beam impinges on the bonding material (), which absorbs the beam's energy, to break the chemical bonds between the bonding material () and the carrier wafer (). The released carrier wafer () is then removed from the device wafer (), and the residual bonding material is cleaned from the device wafer (). 1. A method for forming an electrical structure comprising:providing a first device wafer containing first electrical components, the first device wafer having first electrodes on a first side of the first device wafer;bonding a carrier wafer to the first side of the first device using a first bonding material;processing a second side of the first device wafer while the carrier wafer is bonded to the first device wafer;passing light from a laser through the carrier wafer to impinge on the first bonding material, the first bonding material absorbing energy from the beam such that the first bonding material substantially releases the carrier wafer from the first device wafer, the carrier wafer being substantially transparent to the light from the laser;removing the carrier wafer from the first device wafer; andremoving any residual first bonding material from the first device wafer.2. The method of wherein the bonding material comprise a polymer adhesive.3. The method of wherein the bonding material comprises a metal layer.4. The method ...

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Номер записи: 87
12-08-2021 дата публикации

Methods and devices for the determination of core dependent loss in multi-core fiber transmission systems

Номер: US20210250094A1
Автор: Akram ABOUSEIF, Ghaya Rekaya, Yves Jaouen
Принадлежит: Institut Mines Telecom IMT

The various embodiments provide an optical transmission system comprising an optical transmitter configured to transmit data over an optical fiber transmission channel made of a multi-core fiber, optical signals carrying the data propagate along the multi-core fiber according to two or more cores, the multi-core fiber being associated with fiber parameters and misalignment losses values, wherein the optical transmission system comprises a system administration device configured to determine a core dependent loss value depending on the fiber parameters and misalignment losses values.

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Номер записи: 88
16-07-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS EMPLOYING A ROTATING MAGNET AND FIBER OPTIC SENSORS FOR RANGING

Номер: US20200224527A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Donderici Burkay
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A system includes a drillstring in a first borehole. The drillstring includes a magnet rotatable about an axis of the drillstring. The system further includes at least one fiber optic sensor deployed in a second borehole for generating electromagnetic (EM) field measurements in response to a magnetic field produced by rotation of the magnet about the axis of the drillstring. The system further includes a processor in electronic communication with the at least one fiber optic sensor to determine a distance or direction of the magnet relative to the at least one fiber optic sensor based on the EM field measurements. 1. A system comprising:a drillstring in a first borehole, the drillstring comprising a magnet rotatable about an axis of the drillstring;at least one fiber optic sensor deployed in a second borehole for generating electromagnetic (EM) field measurements in response to a magnetic field produced by rotation of the magnet about the axis of the drillstring; anda processor in electronic communication with the at least one fiber optic sensor to determine a distance or direction of the magnet relative to the at least one fiber optic sensor based on the EM field measurements.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the magnet comprises a drill bit that is magnetic.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the magnet comprises a permanent magnet.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein a magnetic moment of the permanent magnet is perpendicular or tilted with respect to a rotational axis of a bottomhole assembly (BHA) located at an end of the drillstring.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine the distance or direction of the magnet as a function of the EM field measurements and model data.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor updates a trajectory for the first borehole in response to the determined distance or direction.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one fiber optic sensor is deployed along a fiber optic cable ...

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Номер записи: 89
25-08-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF BONDING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE TO A SUPPORT SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20160247969A1
Автор: Akram Salman, Bhat Jerome Chanra, ZOU Quanbo
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A method according to embodiments of the invention includes providing a wafer of semiconductor devices grown on a growth substrate. The wafer of semiconductor devices has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface is a surface of the growth substrate. The method further includes bonding the first surface to a first wafer and bonding the second surface to a second wafer. In some embodiments, the first and second wafer each have a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the growth substrate. In some embodiments, the second wafer may compensate for stress introduced to the wafer of semiconductor devices by the first wafer 1. A device comprising:a growth substrate;a semiconductor structure grown on the growth substrate, the semiconductor structure comprising a light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region; andan n-contact in direct contact with the n-type region and a p-contact in direct contact with the p-type region;wherein the n-contact extends over an edge of the n-type region and is in direct contact with the growth substrate.2. The device of further comprising a polymer layer disposed on an edge of the device claim 1 , the polymer layer being in direct contact with the n-contact and the growth substrate.3. The device of wherein the n-contact surrounds the p-contact.4. The device of further comprising:a body bonded to the n- and p-contacts via a bonding layer; andat least one through-hole formed through the body and the bonding layer, wherein the through-hole is filled with a metal.5. A device comprising:a growth substrate;a semiconductor structure grown on the growth substrate, the semiconductor structure comprising a light emitting layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region;an n-contact in direct contact with the n-type region and a p-contact in direct contact with the p-type region, wherein the n-contact extends is set back from an edge of the n-type region; anda ...

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Номер записи: 90
23-07-2020 дата публикации

Ear-worn electronic device for conducting and monitoring mental exercises

Номер: US20200230347A1
Автор: Carlos Renato Nakagawa, Karim Helwani, Miquel Espi Maques, Navin Chatlani, Sahar Akram, Tao Zhang
Принадлежит: Starkey Laboratories Inc

An ear-worn electronic device includes a right ear device comprising a first processor and a left ear device comprising a second processor communicatively coupled to the first processor. A physiologic sensor module comprises one or more physiologic sensors configured to sense at least one physiologic parameter from a wearer. A motion sensor module comprises one or more sensors configured to sense movement of the wearer. The first and second processors are coupled to the physiologic and motion sensor modules. The first and second processors are configured to produce a three-dimensional virtual sound environment comprising relaxing sounds, generate verbal instructions within the three-dimensional virtual sound environment that guide the wearer through a predetermined mental exercise that promotes wearer relaxation, and generate verbal commentary that assesses wearer compliance with the predetermined mental exercise in response to one or both of the sensed movement and the at least one physiologic parameter.

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Номер записи: 91
22-09-2016 дата публикации

WELL RANGING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20160273342A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Wu Hsu-Hsiang
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Disclosed embodiments include well ranging apparatus, systems, and methods which operate to acquire a series of electromagnetic field strength measurements from a single sensor at multiple depths in a first well, responsive to an electromagnetic field originating at a second well, via direct transmission or backscatter transmission. Further activities include determining a drilling phase associated with drilling operations conducted in the first well, selecting a sensor separation depth associated with the drilling phase, and calculating an approximate range between the first well and the second well, based on the series of electromagnetic field strength measurements and the sensor separation depth. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a down hole tool housing attached to a sensor, the down hole housing to be disposed in a first well; anda range determination module communicatively coupled to the sensor, the module to determine an approximate range from the sensor to a second well, using a first set of field strength components and a second set of field strength components to determine a field gradient, wherein the second well serves as an electromagnetic field source, via direct transmission or backscatter transmission, that determines a magnitude of three orthogonal components forming each of the first and the second set of field strength components acquired by the sensor during a first reception operation at a first depth of the first well, and during a second reception operation at a second depth of the first well, respectively.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a magnetometer or a coil antenna.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the range determination module is to choose a separation of the first depth and the second depth from available accumulated background sensor measurements including at least one of sensor noise level claim 1 , selected detection range claim 1 , or selected ...

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Номер записи: 92
22-09-2016 дата публикации

WELL RANGING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

Номер: US20160273344A1
Автор: Ahmadi Kalateh Ahmad Akram, Wu Hsu-Hsiang
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Disclosed embodiments include well ranging apparatus, systems, and methods which operate to receive normal and tangential components of electromagnetic field strength measurements within a first well as a set of field strength components from at least one sensor, wherein the at least one sensor is used to take multiple azimuthal field strength measurements at a single depth. Further activities include determining an approximate range from the at least one sensor to a second well that serves as a source of an electromagnetic field, via direct transmission or backscatter transmission, when a ranging direction associated with a housing upon which the at least one sensor is mounted is unknown. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a down hole tool housing attached to two sensors rotatable by a selected number of degrees in an azimuthal plane, each of the sensors to measure an electromagnetic field strength component comprising at least a normal component, a tangential component, or a total field component; anda range determination module to receive the normal component, the tangential component, or the total field component as a first set of field strength components from each of the two sensors provided by the two sensors when the two sensors are located at a first azimuthal location, and as a second set of field strength components from each of the two sensors provided by the two sensors when the two sensors are located at a second azimuthal location different from the first location, and to determine an approximate range from the two sensors disposed in a second well, to a first well, via direct transmission or backscatter transmission of an electromagnetic field from the first well, when a range direction associated with the housing upon which the two sensors are mounted is unknown.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a vector sum of the normal component and the tangential component and/or the longitudinal component ...

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Номер записи: 93
05-10-2017 дата публикации

INK DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20170282633A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Bedolla Jim, Craigwood Aidan P., DeBartolo, Holtzmann Kathrin Julia, JR. Daniel Francis, Kwan Wing Sum Vincent, Marschand Bret R., Sams Stephen
Принадлежит:

Delivery systems for delivering compositions with large particles are disclosed herein. For example, writing instrument capable of delivering ink with large pigment particles can include a barrel, an ink reservoir in fluid communication with a nib, and one or more valves or seals for sealing the reservoir when not in use. For example, the writing instrument can include a free-ink reservoir having an agitator disposed on a valve stem 1. A writing instrument , comprising:a barrel having a barrel first end and an oppositely disposed barrel second end;an ink reservoir disposed within the barrel;a writing nib in fluid communication with the ink reservoir;a valve comprising a valve first end and an oppositely disposed valve second end;a valve stem having a stem first end and an oppositely disposed stem second end, wherein the stem first end is coupled to the valve; andan agitator disposed on the valve stem, wherein:the nib is coupled to the valve at the valve first end and the valve stem is coupled to the valve at the valve second end,the nib is adapted to actuate to shift the valve between first and second positions, andwhen in a first position the valve is disposed in the barrel such that at least a surface of the valve seals against an internal surface of the barrel to prevent flow between the ink reservoir and the nib, andwhen in a second position, the valve is shifted to open one or more passages through which a fluid can flow from the ink reservoir to the nib.2. A writing instrument , comprising:a barrel having a barrel first end and an oppositely disposed barrel second end;an ink reservoir disposed within the barrel;a nib ferrule attached to the first end of the barrela writing nib in fluid communication with the ink reservoir and partially received within the nib ferrule;a valve comprising a valve first end and an oppositely disposed valve second end, the valve being disposed in the nib ferrule;a valve stem disposed in the ink reservoir and having a stem first end ...

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Номер записи: 94
25-12-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE TRIM PANEL HAVING BEVERAGE RETAINER

Номер: US20140374455A1
Автор: Bhatti Ammad, Dreher Steve, Dunham Scott H., Langenbacher Kim
Принадлежит:

A vehicle trim panel assembly is provided having a beverage retainer formed in a storage compartment on the door of an automotive vehicle. The trim panel assembly includes a storage receptacle and a trim panel arranged to define at least a portion of the storage receptacle. The trim panel includes a base portion connected to a beverage retainer portion via a living hinge. The beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into position within the storage receptacle. 1. A vehicle trim panel comprising:a base portion;a beverage retainer portion; anda living hinge connected to the base portion and the beverage retainer portion, wherein the beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into position within a storage receptacle.2. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the beverage retainer portion is snap fit into engagement within the storage receptacle.3. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the trim panel is located on a vehicle door.4. The trim panel of claim 3 , wherein the storage receptacle is a map pocket.5. The trim panel of claim 3 , wherein the trim panel serves as an outer panel which matingly engages an inner panel of the vehicle door.6. The trim panel of claim 1 , wherein the base portion claim 1 , the beverage retainer portion and living hinge are integrally formed. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/023,535, filed on Sep. 11, 2013, entitled “VEHICLE TRIM PANEL HAVING BEVERAGE RETAINER AND METHOD,” which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/115,512, filed on May 25, 2011, entitled “VEHICLE TRIM PANEL HAVING BEVERAGE RETAINER AND METHOD,” now U.S. Pat. No. 8,562,065. The aforementioned related applications are hereby incorporated by reference.The present invention generally relates to vehicle storage receptacles and beverage holders, and more particularly relates to a vehicle trim panel having a beverage retainer provided within a storage receptacle.Automotive vehicles are ...

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Номер записи: 95
13-10-2016 дата публикации

Wireless Power Receiver with Programmable Power Path

Номер: US20160299521A1
Автор: Akram Hasnain, Riehl Patrick Stanley, Satyamoorthy Anand, YEN Yung-Chih
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A synchronous rectifier using only n-channel devices in which the low-side switches are effectively cross-coupled using low-side comparators and the high-side switches perform an accurate zero-voltage-switching (ZVS) comparison. The charging path of each bootstrap domain is completed through the low-side switches, which are each always on for every half-cycle independent of loading. This scheme gives rectifier efficiency gain because a) each bootstrap domain receives maximum charging time, and b) the charging occurs through a switch rather than a diode. Both these factors ensure the bootstrap domain is fully charged, thereby reducing conduction losses through the rectifier switches. Furthermore, settings may be adjusted by software to optimize the resistive and capacitive losses of the rectifier. Using data for die temperature and operating frequency, software can create a feedback loop, dynamically adjusting rectifier settings in order to achieve the best possible efficiency. 1. A synchronous rectifier circuit comprising:a first and second high side switches coupled to a first and second input nodes and an output node for outputting a rectified voltage;a first and second low side switches coupled to the first and second input nodes and a ground node;a first and second high side comparators that control the first and the second high side switches respectively; anda first and second low side comparators that control the low side switches respectively, wherein the low side switches are cross coupled via the low side comparators.2. The circuit of claim 1 , wherein the first and the second high side switches and the first and the second low side switches are N-Channel metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs).3. The circuit of claim 1 , further comprising:a first and second high side bootstrapping circuits that provide a bootstrap domain for the high side comparators.4. The circuit of claim 3 , wherein a bootstrap-charging path for the bootstrapping ...

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Номер записи: 96
19-10-2017 дата публикации

STAPLE FORMATION DETECTION MECHANISMS

Номер: US20170296189A1
Автор: Akram Ismail, Consonni Sofia Maria, Goldrein Howell T., Harris Jason L., IV Frederick E., Moir Robert S., Sams Stephen, Scheib Charles J., Shelton, Vendely Michael J.
Принадлежит:

A medical instrument has an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge, the staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples. The medical instrument also has an anvil mechanically coupled to the elongated channel, wherein the anvil comprises an exterior surface extending between a proximal end and a distal end. In addition, the medical instrument has at least one electrical circuit at least partially positioned on the exterior surface of the anvil, an indicator system comprising at least one indicator, and a logic circuit electrically in electrical communication with the at least one electrical circuit and the indicator system, wherein the logic circuit is configured to activate the at least one indicator when an electrical continuity of the at least one electrical circuit is interrupted. 1. A medical instrument , comprising:an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge, the staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples;an anvil mechanically coupled to the elongated channel, wherein the anvil defines first and second staple-forming pockets;a first electrically conductive circuit element positioned within the first staple-forming pocket;a second electrically conductive circuit element positioned within the second staple-forming pocket; and determine a state of the first electrically conductive element;', 'determine a state of the second electrically conductive element; and', 'determine a formation characteristic of one of the plurality of staples based on the state of the first electrically conductive element and the state of the second electrically conductive elements., 'a control circuit electrically coupled to the first and second electrically conductive circuit elements, wherein the control circuit is configured to2. The medical instrument of claim 1 , further comprising: defines a first staple cavity; and', 'comprises the plurality of staples, wherein the plurality of staples comprises a first staple removably positioned ...

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Номер записи: 97
19-10-2017 дата публикации

CHIP SCALE LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE WITH DOME

Номер: US20170301834A1
Автор: Akram Salman, BHARDWAJ Jyoti Kiron
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Light Emitting Devices (LEDs) are fabricated on a wafer substrate with one or more thick metal layers that provide structural support to each LED. The streets, or lanes, between individual LEDs do not include this metal, and the wafer can be easily sliced/diced into singulated self-supporting LEDs. Because these devices are self-supporting, a separate support submount is not required. Before singulation, further processes may be applied at the wafer-level; after singulation, these self-supporting LEDs may be picked and placed upon an intermediate substrate for further processing as required. In an embodiment of this invention, protective optical domes are formed over the light emitting devices at the wafer-level or while the light emitting devices are situated on the intermediate substrate. 1. A method , comprising:forming a plurality of self-supporting light emitting devices on a first substrate, each self-supporting light emitting device including thick metal layers that have a thickness of at least 50 microns to provide this self-support,removing the first substrate,singulating the self-supporting light emitting devices,placing the self-supporting light emitting elements on a second substrate,encapsulating the self-supporting light emitting devices with an encapsulant material to form a plurality of encapsulated self-supporting light emitting devices,removing the intermediate substrate,applying a reflective material to the encapsulant material between the encapsulated self-supporting light emitting devices, andsingulating the encapsulated self-supporting light emitting devices to provide individual encapsulated self-supporting light emitting devices.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the applying the reflective material includes placing the reflective material on a mold and applying the mold to the encapsulant material between the encapsulated self-supporting light emitting devices.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second substrate is the mold.4. The method ...

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Номер записи: 98
19-10-2017 дата публикации

EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT FOR SOFT-SWITCHED WIRELESS POWER TRANSMITTERS

Номер: US20170302110A1
Автор: Akram Hasnain, Riehl Patrick Stanley, Tustin Philip Frank
Принадлежит: MEDIATEK INC.

A wireless power transmitter includes an inverter in which a voltage varies in response to a resonant network and circuitry configured to (A) measure a characteristic indicative of a load seen by the wireless power transmitter, (B) determine a duty cycle of the inverter based upon the characteristic, and (C) switch the inverter with the determined duty cycle. 1. A method of operating an inverter of a wireless power transmitter in which a voltage of the inverter varies in response to a resonant network , the method comprising:(A) measuring a characteristic indicative of a load seen by the wireless power transmitter;(B) determining a duty cycle of the inverter based upon the characteristic; and(C) switching the inverter with the determined duty cycle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inverter is a class E amplifier.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic indicative of the load is an impedance or reactance.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the characteristic indicative of the load is estimated based upon a magnitude of a signal measured by the wireless power transmitter.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the characteristic indicative of the load is estimated based upon a measured magnitude of a voltage and a measured magnitude of a current.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein (B) comprises increasing the duty cycle when an imaginary component of the impedance decreases. 257. The method of claim 3 , wherein (B) comprises decreasing the duty cycle when an imaginary component of the impedance increases.8. A wireless power transmitter claim 3 , comprising:an inverter in which a voltage varies in response to a resonant network; and (A) measure a characteristic indicative of a load seen by the wireless power transmitter;', '(B) determine a duty cycle of the inverter based upon the characteristic; and', '(C) switch the inverter with the determined duty cycle., 'circuitry configured to'}9. The wireless power transmitter of claim 8 , wherein the inverter is a ...

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Номер записи: 99
05-11-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE TRIM COMPONENT HAVING BEVERAGE RETAINER AND METHOD

Номер: US20150314819A1
Автор: Bhatti Ammad, Dreher Steve, Dunham Scott H., Langenbacher Kim
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A vehicle trim assembly is provided having a beverage retainer formed in a storage compartment on the door of an automotive vehicle. The trim assembly includes a storage receptacle and a trim component such as a trim panel arranged to define at least a portion of the storage receptacle. The trim panel includes a base portion connected to a beverage retainer portion via a living hinge. The beverage retainer portion is pivoted about the living hinge into position within the storage receptacle. The trim assembly may include a trim component assembled onto a pillar and pivoted about the living hinge between a use position and a stored position. 1. A method of assembling a vehicle trim component comprising:forming a trim component having a main portion, a beverage retainer portion, and a living hinge;assembling the trim component onto a vehicle; androtating the beverage retainer portion about the living hinge into a beverage retainer position.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of assembling comprises assembling the trim component to a vehicle door.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of assembling comprises assembling the trim component to a door panel which includes a wall of a storage receptacle.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the beverage retainer portion is snap fit into the wall of the storage receptacle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of assembling comprises assembling the trim component onto a vehicle pillar claim 1 , wherein the beverage retainer portion pivots about the living hinge into a use position extending from the pillar.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of forming comprises molding the trim component to integrally form the main portion claim 1 , the beverage retainer portion claim 1 , and the living hinge.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of rotating the beverage retainer portion comprises rotating the beverage retainer portion about first and second living hinges.8. A method of assembling a vehicle trim ...

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Номер записи: 100
25-10-2018 дата публикации

Mapping of Nasal Passages Before and After a Procedure

Номер: US20180303506A1
Автор: Bustan Itamar, Dekel Zvi, Pinsky Yoav, RACHELI Noam, Zoabi Akram
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Apparatus, including a probe having a distal end insertable into a nasal sinus of a human patient, and a location sensor positioned within the distal end. A sinuplasty balloon is positioned on the distal end at a selected opening of the nasal sinus. A processor receives first signals from the location sensor while the distal end is inserted into the nasal sinus and prior to positioning of the balloon at the selected opening, and generates a first map of the sinus. The processor inflates the balloon when it is at the selected opening, so as to enlarge the selected opening, and subsequently deflates the balloon. The processor then receives second signals from the location sensor and generates therefrom a second map of the sinus. The processor registers the first map with the second map and generates from the registered maps a numerical increase in size of the selected opening. 1. Apparatus , comprising:a probe having a distal end configured to be inserted into a nasal sinus of a human patient;a location sensor positioned within the distal end;a sinuplasty balloon configured to be positioned on the distal end at a selected opening of the nasal sinus; and to receive first signals from the location sensor while the distal end is inserted into the nasal sinus of the patient and prior to positioning of the sinuplasty balloon at the selected opening, and to generate from the first signals a first map of the sinus,', 'to inflate the sinuplasty balloon when the balloon is positioned at the selected opening, so as to enlarge the selected opening, and subsequently to deflate the balloon,', 'to receive, subsequent to deflation of the balloon, second signals from the location sensor while the distal end is inserted into the sinus, and to generate therefrom a second map of the sinus,', 'to register the first map with the second map, and', 'to generate from the registered maps a numerical increase in size of the selected opening., 'a processor configured2. The apparatus according ...

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Номер записи: 101
26-11-2015 дата публикации

System and Method for Monitoring Performance Characteristics Associated With User Activities Involving Swinging Instruments

Номер: US20150335978A1
Автор: Blanc Fabrice Claude, Faisal Mian Ammad, Park Joon Hyuk, Phillips Colin David, Syed Salman Hussain
Принадлежит: ARCCOS GOLF LLC

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to various components of a system for monitoring and/or tracking a user's performance during an activity involving an instrument that is swung. Exemplary embodiments can include a sensor module configured to be secured to the instrument. The sensor module can detect a swing event and/or an impact between the instrument and an object and can implement power management features to limit or manage a power consumption of the sensor module. The sensor module can transmit swing information to an electronic device associated with the user, which can display the swing information, process the swing information, and/or transmit the swing information to a remote system. 1. A method of determining whether a golf shot occurred during a round of golf , the method comprising:receiving, by an electronic device, wireless transmissions from one or more sensor modules operatively coupled to one or more golf clubs;determining, by the electronic device, geographic locations at which the electronic device received the wireless transmissions; anddetermining, by the electronic device, whether at least one of the wireless transmissions corresponds to a golf shot based on the geographic locations at which the electronic device received the wireless transmissions.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:establishing a geographic boundary based on a determined geographic location at which the electronic device received a specified one of the transmissions; anddetermining whether the geographic locations at which the electronic device received the wireless transmissions are within the geographic boundary.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein establishing the geographic boundary comprises:setting a center point of the geographic boundary to be the determined geographic location at which the electronic device received the specified one of the transmissions; andspecifying a radius of the geographic boundary from the center point.4. ...

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Номер записи: 102
17-10-2019 дата публикации

BALLOON POSITIONING IN A SINUPLASTY PROCEDURE

Номер: US20190314032A1
Автор: Massarwi Fady, Zoabi Akram
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A method includes inserting into a patient organ a catheter including a position sensor, a device and a handle. The position sensor is attached to a distal end of the catheter. The device is movable along the catheter. The handle includes a control for navigating the device along the catheter to a target location in the patient organ. Based on a location of the position sensor, a target position of the control on the handle that corresponds to the target location of the device is estimated. A marker is set to mark the target position of the control on the handle, and the device is navigated to the target location by setting the control to the marker. 112-. (canceled)13. A method , comprising: (i) a position sensor attached to a distal end of the catheter;', '(ii) a device, which is movable along the catheter; and', '(iii) a handle, comprising a control for navigating the device along the catheter to a target location in the anatomical structure of the patient;, '(a) inserting into an anatomical structure of a patient a catheter comprising(b) estimating, based on a location of the position sensor, a target position of the control on the handle that corresponds to the target location of the device;(c) setting a marker to mark the target position of the control on the handle without moving the device; and(d) after setting the marker, navigating the device to the target location by setting the control to the marker.14. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the anatomical structure is within a patient's head.15. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the anatomical structure is a frontal recess.16. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the target location is a sinus ostium.17. The method according to claim 13 , further comprising acquiring an anatomical image of the anatomical structure of the patient before inserting the catheter; and registering the location of the position sensor with the anatomical image.18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 103
03-12-2015 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION AND VISUALIZATION OF GAPS BETWEEN CARDIAC ABLATION SITES

Номер: US20150342662A1
Автор: Bustan Itamar, Seker Gafni Noam, Timofeyev Michael, Zoabi Akram
Принадлежит: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.

A method includes receiving locations of multiple ablation sites formed on a surface of a heart. Distances are measured among at least some of the ablation sites based on the locations. One or more gaps between the ablation sites, which meet an alerting criterion, are identified. The identified gaps are indicated to an operator. 1. A method , comprising:receiving locations of multiple ablation sites formed on a surface of a heart;measuring distances among at least some of the ablation sites based on the locations;identifying one or more gaps between the ablation sites that meet an alerting criterion; andindicating the identified gaps to an operator.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein identifying the gaps comprises detecting the gaps that are larger than a first threshold but smaller than a second threshold.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein measuring the distances comprises scaling a distance between first and second ablation sites by a scaling factor that depends on an ablation quality associated with one or both of the first and second ablation sites.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein measuring the distances comprises clustering the ablation sites into groups by connecting adjacent ablation sites whose distances are smaller than a first threshold claim 1 , and wherein identifying the gaps comprises identifying separations between groups that are smaller than a second threshold.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein clustering the ablation sites comprises iteratively calculating the distances from a given cluster to one or more of the ablation sites claim 4 , and adding an ablation site to the given cluster upon finding that a distance from the ablation site to the given cluster is smaller than the first threshold.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein measuring the distances comprises assessing the distances depending on parameters of an ablation signal used for forming the ablation sites.7. The method according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 104
24-11-2016 дата публикации

HYBRID GATE DIELECTRICS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR POWER DEVICES

Номер: US20160343823A1
Автор: Akram Salman, Ananthan Venkat
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In a general aspect, a power semiconductor device can include a silicon carbide (SiC) substrate and a SiC epi-layer disposed on the SiC substrate. The device can also include a well region disposed in the SiC epi-layer and a source region disposed in the well region. The device can further include a gate trench disposed in the SiC epi-layer and adjacent to the source region, the gate trench having a depth that is greater than a depth of the well region and is less than a depth of the SiC epi-layer. The device can also include a hybrid gate dielectric disposed on a sidewall of the gate trench and a bottom surface of the gate trench. The hybrid gate dielectric can include a first high-k dielectric material and a second high-k dielectric material. The device can also include a conductive gate electrode disposed on the hybrid gate dielectric. 1. A power semiconductor device comprising:a silicon carbide (SiC) substrate of a first conductivity type;a SiC epitaxial layer of the first conductivity type disposed on the SiC substrate, the SiC epitaxial layer having a doping concentration that is different than a doping concentration of the SiC substrate;a well region of a second conductivity type disposed in the SiC epitaxial layer;a source region of the first conductivity type disposed in the well region;a gate trench disposed in the SiC epitaxial layer and adjacent to the source region, the gate trench having a depth that is greater than a depth of the well region and that is less than a depth of the SiC epitaxial layer;a hybrid gate dielectric disposed on a sidewall of the gate trench and a bottom surface of the gate trench, the hybrid gate dielectric including a first high-k dielectric material and a second high-k dielectric material that is different than the first high-k dielectric material; anda conductive gate electrode disposed on the hybrid gate dielectric.2. The power semiconductor device of claim 1 , wherein:the first high-k dielectric material is included in a ...

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Номер записи: 105
29-11-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATED POCKET PIXELS, IMAGING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

Номер: US20180342547A1
Автор: Akram Salman
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An elevated photosensor for image sensors and methods of forming the photosensor. The photosensor may have light sensors having indentation features including, but not limited to, v-shaped, u-shaped, or other shaped features. Light sensors having such an indentation feature can redirect incident light that is not absorbed by one portion of the photosensor to another portion of the photosensor for additional absorption. In addition, the elevated photosensors reduce the size of the pixel cells while reducing leakage, image lag, and barrier problems. 1. A pixel cell , comprising:a photosensor formed from a substrate having a first conductivity type and a doped region having a second conductivity type; anda raised photosensitive region formed completely above a top surface of the substrate, an indentation feature in an upper surface of the raised photosensitive region,', 'an epitaxial layer formed on the top surface of the substrate,', 'a hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer formed above the epitaxial layer, and', 'a metal conductive layer between the epitaxial layer and the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer., 'wherein the raised photosensitive region includes—'}2. The pixel cell of claim 1 , further comprising:a floating diffusion region;a transfer transistor gate for transferring charge accumulated at the photosensor to the floating diffusion region; anda reset transistor gate.3. The pixel cell of claim 1 , wherein—the epitaxial layer has the first conductivity type;the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer has the second conductivity type, andthe epitaxial layer and the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer form a p-n junction or a n-p junction above the top surface of the substrate.4. The pixel cell of claim 1 , wherein the raised photosensitive region further comprises an upper electrode layer formed above the hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer.5. The pixel cell of claim 4 , further comprising:a color filter array formed in the indentation feature of the raised ...

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Номер записи: 106