Radiotherapy apparatus

A radiotherapy apparatus has the waveguide of a linear accelerator enclosed by a housing 58 of nickel-iron alloy of high magnetic permeability. The linac is mounted to a magnetic resonance imaging system to provide for image guided radiotherapy. Its housing has a first aperture (120, figure 8) through which a therapeutic X-ray beam is delivered, and a second aperture (82, figure 3) through which electrons enter the accelerator waveguide and through which pass electrical cables 106 for the particle source and coolant pipes 104 for the waveguide. The housing shields the linac from the magnetic field of the MRI system: preferably it is continuously curved in cross-section and is made from multiple parts with overlapping joints joined by fillet welds and/or mechanical fixings. The housing attaches to the MRI system via an interface flange 72. A collar 64 couples an RF waveguide 56 to the second aperture whilst the cabling and piping enter through a protrusion 102 of the aperture. The linac ...

Radiotherapy apparatus

A radiotherapy apparatus has the waveguide of a linear accelerator enclosed by a housing 58 of nickel-iron alloy of high magnetic permeability. The linac is mounted to a magnetic resonance imaging system to provide for image guided radiotherapy. Its housing has a first aperture (120, figure 8) through which a therapeutic X-ray beam is delivered, and a second aperture (82, figure 3) through which electrons enter the accelerator waveguide and through which pass electrical cables 106 for the particle source and coolant pipes 104 for the waveguide. The housing shields the linac from the magnetic field of the MRI system: preferably it is continuously curved in cross-section and is made from multiple parts with overlapping joints joined by fillet welds and/or mechanical fixings. The housing attaches to the MRI system via an interface flange 72. A collar 64 couples an RF waveguide 56 to the second aperture whilst the cabling and piping enter through a protrusion 102 of the aperture. The linac ...

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Automated oxygen delivery system

The present invention advantageously provides a system for automatically delivering oxygen to a patient, including a sensor to measure an amount of oxygen in a bloodstream of a patient, a pneumatics subsystem (30) and a control subsystem (20). The pneumatics subsystem includes an oxygen inlet (36), an air inlet (37), a gas mixture outlet (38), and a gas delivery mechanism to blend the oxygen and air to form a gas mixture having a delivered oxygen concentration, and to deliver the gas mixture to the patient. The control subsystem includes an input device to receive a desired concentration of oxygen in the bloodstream of the patient, a sensor interface (14) to receive measurement data and status information associated with the measurement data from the sensor (10), a pneumatics subsystem interface (34) to send commands to, and receive data from, the pneumatics subsystem, and a processor (22) to control the delivered oxygen concentration based on the desired oxygen concentration, the measurement ...

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Vehicle support apparatus

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System and Method for Independent Media Auditing and Media Serving for Marketing Campaigns Presented Via Media Devices in Public Places

An independent auditing and ad service system that may be utilized with a system for presenting marketing campaigns to audiences via a network of players in public locations. Independent agents in the players monitor media content that is presented to audiences during marketing campaigns and generate independent agent playlogs that are provided to a content registry service which compares the independent agent playlogs with playlogs that are provided by a network operator to validate the network-operator-generated playlogs. The independent agent playlogs may also be provided to an analytics service where they are used to analyze the performance of marketing campaigns. From the analyzed performance, the service may determine that the media content presented to audiences via the media players should be changed. The independent agents may be instructed to implement recommended changes by modifying the media content being presented on the players.

MANAGING COEXISTENCE AMONG SIGNALING PROTOCOLS ON A SHARED MEDIUM

Within a domain of a master device, devices that share a power line as a communications medium monitor signal detection windows to sense network status. The devices transmit sensed network status to the master device. The master device allocates channel resources based on the network statuses communicated by the devices within the domain. 1. A method of managing coexistence of a first device with a plurality of devices on a shared power line communications medium , the method comprising:determining a first signal detection window of a plurality of signal detection windows, the first signal detection window assigned to a first system category of a plurality of system categories, wherein the first device belongs to the first system category and wherein the first signal detection window is a region of time that periodically occurs based on a given number of line cycles of the shared power line communications medium;transmitting, within the first signal detection window, a first signal that indicates presence of the first device on the shared power line communications medium, wherein the first signal is based, at least in part, on a first phase vector of a plurality of phase vectors, wherein at least a subset of the plurality of phase vectors corresponds to the plurality of system categories and the first phase vector corresponds to the first system category;monitoring the plurality of signal detection windows;determining a first status of a network based on said monitoring the plurality of signal detection windows, wherein the network includes those of the plurality of devices within interference range of the first device and the first status indicates absence of a second system category of the plurality of system categories; andnotifying a master device of the first status of the network.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said determining the first status of the network comprises determining which of the plurality of system categories are indicated in signals detected ...

HUMIDIFYING GAS FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY

A system for providing humidification to gas to be provided to a patient to support breathing including: a humidification component configured for adding water vapor to the gas; and a humidification component controller coupled with the humidification component and configured for receiving humidification target value information, the humidification component controller including: a humidification target value determiner configured for determining, based on received humidification target value information, a humidification target value of at least two possible humidification target values, the humidification target value identifying a humidification level setting corresponding to the patient. 1. A system for providing humidification to gas to be provided to a patient to support breathing through a breathing circuit tubing , said system comprising:a humidification component configured for adding water vapor to said gas; and 'a humidification target value determiner configured for determining, based on received humidification target value information, a humidification target value of at least two possible humidification target values, said humidification target value identifying a humidification level setting corresponding to said patient.', 'a humidification component controller coupled with said humidification component and configured for receiving humidification target value information, said humidification component controller comprising2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one humidification component monitoring unit coupled with said humidification component and configured for determining said humidification target value information.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said at least one humidification component monitoring unit comprising:a gas flow rate determiner coupled with said humidification component, said gas flow rate determiner configured for characterizing a rate of a flow of said gas through said breathing circuit tubing, to achieve a ...

REMOVING CONDENSATION FROM A BREATHING CIRCUIT

A device for humidifying respiratory gases is provided. The device includes: an all-polymer humidification chamber; a heating element positioned independently and proximate to the humidification chamber; a base unit supporting the humidification chamber; a computer that sends adjustment instructions to a water filling valve coupled with the humidification chamber; a plurality of sensors determining light within the humidification chamber and coupled with the base unit; an airflow conduit coupled with the humidification chamber; a heater wire within the airflow conduit; and an insulation material with grooves thereon surrounding the heater wire. The adjustment instructions instruct the water filling valve to self-adjust to meet a predetermined water level objective. The airflow conduit delivers gas to the patient. The heater wire heats the gas being delivered. The grooves on the insulation wire wick water within the humidification chamber away to re-evaporation regions. 1. A device for humidifying respiratory gases , said device comprising:a humidification component configured for holding a water volume;a heating element configured for converting received electrical energy to electromagnetic radiation, wherein said electromagnetic radiation is transferred to said water volume, thereby heating said water volume to achieve a heated water volume; andat least one sensor positioned external to said humidification component and coupled with a control module, said at least one sensor configured for sensing water related information in said humidification component and providing said water related information to said control module, said water related information comprising data configured for being used to control an operation of a water level control element.2. A device for humidifying respiratory gases , said device comprising:a humidification component configured for holding a water volume;a heating element configured for converting received electrical energy to ...

Electronic system with continuous navigation mechanism and method of operation thereof

An electronic system includes: a control unit configured to generate a graphical navigation interface including a marker in a loop configuration, detect a touch gesture on the marker; and a user interface, coupled to the control unit, configured to present identifying information associated with the touch gesture.

MULTIMODAL APPROACH FOR AVATAR ANIMATION

Systems and methods for animating an avatar are provided. An example method of animating an avatar includes at an electronic device having one or more processors and memory, receiving an audio input, receiving a video input including at least a portion of a user's face, wherein the video input is separate from the audio input, determining one or more movements of the user's face based on the received audio input and received video input, and generating, using a neural network separately trained with a set of audio training data and a set of video training data, a set of characteristics for controlling an avatar representing the one or more movements of the user's face. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs , the one or more programs comprising instructions , which when executed by one or more processors of a first electronic device , cause the first electronic device to:receive an audio input;receive a video input including at least a portion of a user's face, wherein the video input is separate from the audio input;determine, one or more movements of the user's face based on the received audio input and received video input; andgenerate, using a neural network separately trained with a set of audio training data and a set of video training data, a set of characteristics for controlling an avatar representing the one or more movements of the user's face.2. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the audio input is received by a microphone of the electronic device.3. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the video input is received by a camera of the electronic device.4. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the audio input and the video input are received from a second electronic device.5. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the video input includes at least a portion of a first user's ...

THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS INCLUDING ELECTRICALLY-CODUCTIVE MATERIAL

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of thermal interface materials including electrically-conductive material, shields including thermal interface materials, and related methods. In an exemplary embodiment, a thermal interface material generally includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and one or more outer side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces. Electrically-conductive material is along and/or adjacent the one or more outer side surfaces. The thermal interface material may be configured to be operable as a waveguide through which energy below a cutoff frequency cannot flow. The electrically-conductive material may be parallel with a direction of heat flow from a heat source to a heat removal/dissipation structure when the bottom surface is positioned against or adjacent the heat source and the top surface is positioned adjacent or against the heat removal/dissipation structure. 1. A thermal interface material comprising:a top surface;a bottom surface;one or more outer side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces; andelectrically-conductive material along and/or adjacent the one or more outer side surfaces;whereby the thermal interface material is configured to be operable as a waveguide through which energy below a cutoff frequency cannot flow; and/orwhereby the electrically-conductive material will be parallel with a direction of heat flow from a heat source to a heat removal/dissipation structure when the bottom surface is positioned against or adjacent the heat source and the top surface is positioned adjacent or against the heat removal/dissipation structure.2. The thermal interface material of claim 1 , wherein:the electrically-conductive material comprises an electrically-conductive coating along the one or more outer side surfaces of the thermal interface material; and/orthe electrically-conductive material comprises an electrically-conductive fabric or film wrapped about the one or more ...

VIDEO EDITING USING CONTEXTUAL DATA AND CONTENT DISCOVERY USING CLUSTERS

Video editing using contextual data may include collecting metadata from a sensor concurrently with recording a video, wherein the metadata is synchronized in time with the video, detecting attributes within the metadata and attributes from the video, and correlating the attributes with a plurality of editors. An editor may be selected from the plurality of editors according to the correlating and a video editing workflow may be automatically initiated. Content discovery using clusters may include receiving a user request for video content from a device, determining a behavioral cluster for the user according to demographic data for the user, determining a video of interest associated with the behavioral cluster, and providing a video of interest to the device using the processor. 1. A method , comprising:collecting, using a processor, metadata from a sensor concurrently with recording a video, wherein the metadata is synchronized in time with the video;detecting, using the processor, at least one of attributes of the metadata or attributes of the video;correlating, using the processor, the attributes with a plurality of editors;selecting, using the processor, an editor from the plurality of editors according to the correlating; anddisplaying, using the processor, the selected editor for the video.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:marking clips in the video for trimming according to user activation of a trim control during playback of the video.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:trimming the video according to the marked clips.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a user gesture specifying frame rates of the video over time; andstoring the frame rates in association with times in the video.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:aligning visual representations of a plurality of different videos in time;receiving a user input drawing a line over different ones of the visual representations selecting clips of the ...

Shielding Structures Including Frequency Selective Surfaces

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of shielding structures including one or more frequency selective surfaces, which may be used for attenuating, reflecting, and/or redirecting electromagnetic signals through open structures. Also disclosed are methods of using one or more frequency selective surfaces for attenuating, reflecting, and/or redirecting electromagnetic signals through open structures. 1. A shielding structure comprising a frequency selective surface including at least a portion that is thermally conductive and/or conformable to a mating surface , whereby the frequency selective surface is operable for attenuating , reflecting , and/or redirecting electromagnetic signals at one or more bandstop frequencies that are propagating through a structure without completely blocking the structure when the frequency selective surface is positioned within structure.2. The shielding structure of claim 1 , wherein the frequency selective surface is thermally conductive and conformable to a mating surface.3. The shielding structure of claim 1 , wherein the frequency selective surface has a thermally conductivity of at least 0.5 Watts per meter Kelvin.4. The shielding structure of claim 1 , wherein the frequency selective surface comprises a substrate that is flexible and/or thermally conductive.5. The shielding structure of claim 4 , wherein:the substrate is thermally conductive and conformable to a mating surface; and/orthe substrate has a thermally conductivity of at least 0.5 Watts per meter Kelvin.6. The shielding structure of claim 1 , wherein the frequency selective surface comprises:electrically-conductive members; orelectromagnetic energy absorptive members; orelectrically-conductive, electromagnetic energy absorptive members; orelectrically-conductive members and electromagnetic energy absorptive members.7. The shielding structure of claim 1 , wherein the frequency selective surface comprises dielectric members and electrically- ...

Cavity resonance reduction and/or shielding structures including frequency selective surfaces

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments include one or more frequency selective surfaces, which may be used for attenuating, reflecting, and/or redirecting electromagnetic signals. Also disclosed are methods of using one or more frequency selective surfaces for attenuating, reflecting, and/or redirecting electromagnetic signals.

Soft and/or flexible emi shields and related methods

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of soft and/or flexible electromagnetic interference (EMI) shields. In an exemplary embodiment, a shield is suitable for use in providing EMI shielding for one or more components on a substrate. The shield generally includes one or more contacts configured for installation on the substrate and an electrically-conductive cover configured for installation on the contact(s).

HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM

The present invention provides a method for reducing condensed humidifying agent in a humidification system by pulsing a delivery of humidifying agent into a respiratory circuit. During a non-pulsed interval, gas flowing through the respiratory circuit will evaporate the condensed humidifying agent present in the respiratory circuit. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for delivering humidified gas to a patient, wherein the delivery avoids the problems associated with a stationary water humidifier. In the method, the delivery of humidifying agent is precisely controlled to deliver a flow of humidifying agent to a volume of gas. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of reducing condensed humidifying agent in a humidification system , the method comprising:providing a humidification system comprising a respiratory circuit for delivering a volume of gas to a patient and a humidifier portion for delivering a humidifying agent to the volume of gas;pulsing a delivery of humidifying agent to the volume of gas at a pulsed interval via the humidifier portion;heating the volume of gas upstream of a discharge line of the respiratory circuit; andvaporizing, during a non-pulsed interval, condensed humidifying agent present in discharge line to reduce the condensed humidifying agent present in the humidification system,wherein the vaporizing step includes passing the heated volume of gas through the discharge line.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the non-pulsed interval commences immediately after patient inhalation or during patient exhalation.27. The method of claim 25 , wherein the pulsed interval commences immediately after patient exhalation or during patient inhalation.28. The method of claim 25 , wherein the humidifying agent comprises water.29. The method of claim 26 , wherein the pulsing step comprises actuating a diverter to at least partially direct the volume of gas toward the humidifier portion.30. The method of claim 26 , wherein the vaporizing ...

STRETCHABLE AND/OR FLEXIBLE EMI SHIELDS AND RELATED METHODS

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of stretchable and/or flexible electromagnetic interference (EMI) shields. In an exemplary embodiment, a shield generally includes a stretchable and/or flexible shielding layer including a first side and a second side. One or more adhesion and/or dielectric layers are along at least the first side and/or the second side of the stretchable and/or flexible shielding layer. 1. The method relating to a stretchable and/or flexible electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield , the method comprising applying one or more adhesion and/or dielectric layers along at least a first side and/or a second side of an electrically-conductive fabric or film to thereby provide the stretchable and/or flexible EMI shield , whereby the electrically-conductive fabric or film including the one or more adhesion and/or dielectric layers applied along at least the first side and/or the second side of the electrically-conductive fabric or film are positionable over one or more components on a substrate for providing EMI shielding for the one or more components under the stretchable and/or flexible EMI shield.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:applying one or more adhesion and/or dielectric layers comprises applying a dielectric layer along both the first side and the second side of the electrically-conductive fabric or film; andthe method includes attaching the stretchable and/or flexible EMI shield to the substrate such that the one or more components on the substrate are under the stretchable and/or flexible EMI shield generally between the substrate and the dielectric layer along the first side of the electrically-conductive fabric or film, whereby the dielectric layer along the first side of the electrically-conductive fabric or film inhibits the electrically-conductive fabric or film from directly contacting and electrically shorting the one or more components on the substrate that are under the stretchable and/or flexible EMI ...

ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WITH PREDICTION MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

A method of operation of an electronic system includes: capturing an image; recording an input associated with the image; capturing an updated image; and invoking an agent, with a control unit, associated with the updated image based on the input associated with the image. 1. An electronic system comprising:a communication unit configured to receive an image;a user interface, coupled to the communication unit, configured to record an input associated with the image;a storage unit, coupled to the user interface, configured to capture an updated image; anda control unit, coupled to the storage unit, configured to invoke an agent associated with the updated image based on the input associated with the image.2. The system as claimed in wherein the storage unit is configured to determine a mood based on the image.3. The system as claimed in wherein the storage unit is configured to determine a user setting associated with the image.4. The system as claimed in wherein the control unit is configured to invoke the agent configured to determine a query.5. The system as claimed in wherein the control unit is configured to invoke the agent configured to act without a query.6. The system as claimed in wherein the control unit is configured to invoke the agent configured to access navigation resources.7. The system as claimed in wherein the control unit is configured to invoke the agent configured to access multimedia resources.8. The system as claimed in wherein the control unit is configured to invoke the agent configured to access consumer resources.9. The system as claimed in wherein the control unit is configured to invoke the agent configured to record a goal inferred based on the image.10. The system as claimed in wherein the control unit is configured to prioritize agents.11. A method of operation of an electronic system comprising:receiving an image;recording an input associated with the image;capturing an updated image; andinvoking an agent, with a control unit, ...

SOLAR POWERED EVAPORATIVE COOLED WELDING HOOD

A welding hood with a solar powered evaporative cooling system that has a magnified solar panel produced by the light from the welding arc passing through a clear lens, the solar panel, and magnification lens; then bouncing off the reflective backing and back through the solar panel increasing the power of the solar panel and extending the life of the batteries that by an on/off switch operate a fan with an attached filter. This provides filtered circulating air that flows across the head of the welder wearing a damp cap liner or other preferred product; and that produces evaporative cooled air that cools the welder's head, clears the line of sight; provides an improved breathing area for the welder, and reduces related heat injuries and respiratory problems. 1. A solar powered evaporative cooled welding hood comprising: a welding hood having a pivotally adjustable head band being mounted to the hood; a viewing lens protecting a welder's eyes from a light from a welding arc; a solar powered system; an evaporative cooling system; an interior surface and an exterior surface; wherein the exterior surface encloses the front , right side , left side and top of a welder's head.2. The solar powered system of comprising: a clear lens; a magnification lens; a solar panel and a reflective backing; wherein forming a layered unit; wherein the clear lens being the front layer; the magnification lens being the second layer; the solar panel being the third layer and the reflective backing being the back layer; wherein the layered unit being inserted into a casing mounted into the front of the hood.3. The light from the welding arc of passing through the clear lens; the magnification lens and the solar panel of the layered unit of claim 1 , being magnified; bouncing off the reflective backing; wherein reflecting the light back through the solar panel; wherein the solar panel power is increased.4. The evaporative cooling system of comprising a plurality of rechargeable batteries ...

Absorber assemblies having a dielectric spacer, and corresponding methods of assembly

Exemplary embodiments are provided of absorber assemblies having dielectric spacers. In an exemplary embodiment, an absorber assembly includes a printed circuit board and a differential line disposed on the printed circuit board. The differential line includes a first trace and a second trace opposite the first trace. The assembly also includes a dielectric spacer coupled to the printed circuit board and covering at least a portion of the differential line, and an absorber coupled to the dielectric spacer to inhibit electromagnetic interference radiation from the differential line. Example methods of assembling an electromagnetic interference radiation absorber assembly for a differential line are also disclosed.

Thermally-Conductive Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Absorbers Positioned Or Positionable Between Board Level Shields And Heat Sinks

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed that include thermally-conductive EMI absorbers. In an exemplary embodiment, a thermally-conductive EMI absorber includes one or more portions disposed between a board level shield and a heat dissipation/removal structure. The thermally-conductive EMI absorber may be operable for attenuating EMI that propagates within the portions of the thermally-conductive EMI absorber between the board level shield and a heat dissipation/removal structure. 1. An assembly comprising:a board level shield including an opening;a thermally-conductive electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorber configured for attenuating EMI that propagates within the thermally-conductive EMI absorber; anda structure positioned relative to the board level shield and the thermally-conductive EMI absorber such that EMI passing through the opening is blocked and redirected by the structure to propagate within the thermally-conductive EMI absorber between the board level shield and the structure.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the thermally-conductive EMI absorber is configured to attenuate the EMI that passes through the opening and propagates within the thermally-conductive EMI absorber before the EMI can emerge from the thermally-conductive EMI absorber.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the thermally-conductive EMI absorber is between an upper surface of the board level shield and a lower surface of the structure and configured to be operable for attenuating EMI that propagates within the at least a portion of the thermally-conductive EMI absorber between the upper surface of the board level shield and the lower surface of the structure.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the at least a portion of the thermally-conductive EMI absorber between the upper surface of the board level shield and the lower surface of the structure is in direct contact with the upper surface of the board level shield and the lower ...

HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for reducing condensation in a respiratory circuit during a delivery of humidifying agent into the respiratory circuit. A first amount of humidification agent to a first volume of gas is delivered to a patient respiratory circuit during a patient inhalation cycle or immediately after a patient exhalation cycle, and the humidification agent or the first volume of gas is heated. Condensation is removed from the respiratory circuit at least in part by providing, during a patient exhalation cycle or immediately after a patient inhalation cycle, a second amount of the humidification agent to a second volume of gas being delivered from the gas source to the patient respiratory circuit, the second amount of the humidification agent being significantly less than the first amount of the humidification agent. 1. A method of reducing condensation in a respiratory circuit , the method comprising:providing, during a patient inhalation cycle or immediately after a patient exhalation cycle, a first amount of humidification agent to a first volume of gas being delivered from a gas source to a patient respiratory circuit;heating the humidification agent or the first volume of gas to a temperature sufficient to maintain the humidification agent in a vapor state when the humidification agent is combined with the first volume of gas;removing condensation from the respiratory circuit at least in part by providing, during a patient exhalation cycle or immediately after a patient inhalation cycle, a second amount of the humidification agent to a second volume of gas being delivered from the gas source to the patient respiratory circuit, the second amount of the humidification agent being significantly less than the first amount of the humidification agent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the respiratory circuit comprises at least one heater element and an inlet portion claim 1 , a humidifying portion claim 1 , and an outlet portion ...

Board Level Shields With Virtual Grounding Capability

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of board level shields with virtual grounding capability. In an exemplary embodiment, a board level shield includes one or more resonators configured to be operable for virtually connecting the board level shield to a ground plane or a shielding surface. Also disclosed are exemplary embodiments of methods relating to making board level shields having virtual grounding capability. Additionally, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of methods relating to providing shielding for one or more components on a substrate by using a board level shield having virtual grounding capability. Further exemplary embodiments are disclosed of methods relating to making system in package (SiP) or system on chip (SoC) shielded modules and methods relating to providing shielding for one or more components of SiP or SoC module. 1. An assembly comprising one or more resonators configured to be operable for virtually connecting the assembly to an electrically-conductive surface.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the assembly includes one or more walls; andthe one or more resonators comprise a plurality of resonators spaced apart from each other and generally disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter defined by the one or more walls; andthe resonators are configured to be operable for virtually connecting the one or more walls to the electrically-conductive surface.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein:the one or more walls comprise one or more sidewalls of a board level shield; andthe resonators are spaced apart from each other and generally disposed around at least a portion of a perimeter defined by the one or more sidewalls of the board level shield.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein:the one or more sidewalls of the board level shield comprise outer and inner sidewalls of the board level shield; andthe resonators are disposed along the outer and inner sidewalls of the board level shield.5. The assembly of claim ...

BOARD LEVEL SHIELDS WITH VIRTUAL GROUNDING CAPABILITY

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of board level shields with virtual grounding capability. In an exemplary embodiment, a board level shield includes one or more resonators configured to be operable for virtually connecting the board level shield to a ground plane or a shielding surface. Also disclosed are exemplary embodiments of methods relating to making board level shields having virtual grounding capability. Additionally, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of methods relating to providing shielding for one or more components on a substrate by using a board level shield having virtual grounding capability. Further exemplary embodiments are disclosed of methods relating to making system in package (SiP) or system on chip (SoC) shielded modules and methods relating to providing shielding for one or more components of SiP or SoC module. 1. A board level shield comprising one or more resonators configured to be operable for virtually connecting the board level shield to a ground plane or a shielding surface.2. The board level shield of claim 1 , wherein the one or more resonators comprise at least one L-C resonator including an inductor and a capacitor claim 1 , and wherein:the inductor is coupled to a portion of the board level shield, and the capacitor is coupled to the inductor; orthe capacitor is coupled to a portion of the board level shield, and the inductor is coupled to the capacitor.3. The board level shield of claim 2 , wherein:the capacitor is a capacitive patch; andthe inductor is an inductive pin.4. The board level shield of claim 2 , wherein the inductor is an inductive element that is non-linear to thereby increase a length and an inductance of the inductor without having to increase an overall height of the board level shield.5. The board level shield of claim 1 , wherein the one or more resonators comprise a plurality of resonators along one or more sides of the board level shield such that the board level shield is ...

FREQUENCY SELECTIVE STRUCTURES FOR EMI MITIGATION

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments include one or more frequency selective structures (e.g., two-dimensional or three-dimensional frequency selective structure or surface, etc.), which may be used for shielding or mitigating EMI within open or closed structures. Also disclosed are methods of using one or more frequency selective structures for shielding or mitigating electromagnetic interface (EMI) within open or closed structures. 1. A multilayered frequency selective structure for shielding or mitigating electromagnetic interference (EMI) without completely blocking an airflow therethrough , the multilayered frequency selective structure comprising multiple layers of frequency selective surfaces.2. The multilayered frequency selective structure of claim 1 , wherein the multiple layers of frequency selective surfaces are configured to be collectively operable for energy blockage across a broad band frequency range.3. The multilayered frequency selective structure of claim 1 , wherein the multilayered frequency selective structure is configured to be operable for energy blockage across a frequency range.4. The multilayered frequency selective structure of claim 3 , wherein the multilayered frequency selective structure is configured to be operable for energy blockage across a frequency range from about 20 Gigahertz to about 35 Gigahertz.5. The multilayered frequency selective structure of claim 1 , wherein the multilayered frequency selective structure is configured to be operable across a frequency range from about 20 Gigahertz to about 35 Gigahertz with a shielding effectiveness of at least about 20 decibels.6. The multilayered frequency selective structure of claim 1 , wherein the multilayered frequency selective structure is configured to be operable with a shielding effectiveness of at least 60 decibels and/or a maximum shielding effectiveness at a frequency of about 30 Gigahertz.7. The multilayered frequency selective structure of claim 1 , ...

Assembly machine

Frequency selective structures for shielding or mitigating EMI within open or closed structures

根據各項觀點，示例性實施例包括一個或多個頻率選擇性結構(例如，二維或三維之頻率選擇性結構或表面等)，其可被用於在開放或封閉之結構內，屏蔽或減輕電磁干擾(EMI)。而且也揭示了使用一個或多個用於開放或封閉結構內，屏蔽或減輕電磁干擾(EMI)之頻率選擇性結構的方法。

AUTOMATIC SCREWING MACHINE

PRECISION CHAIN TRANSMISSION

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UNE TRANSMISSION A CHAINE DE PRECISION QUI COMPREND UN PIGNON DE CHAINE ET UNE ROUE DE RENVOI ROTATIFS AUTOUR D'AXES PARALLELES ET ESPACES, UN MOYEN D'ENTRAINEMENT DU PIGNON, UNE CHAINE SANS FIN FORMEE D'UN NOMBRE PAIR DE MAILLONS PIVOTANT ET PORTANT DES GALETS POUVANT ENTRER DANS DES POCHES DU PIGNON ET UN MOYEN POUR GUIDER LA CHAINE ET FORCER SES BRINS OPPOSES A SE DEPLACER LE LONG DE TRAJETS DROITS ET PARALLELES ENTRE LA ROUE ET LE PIGNON. SELON L'INVENTION, LE DIAMETRE DE LA ROUE DE RENVOI 15 EST PLUS PETIT QUE CELUI DU PIGNON DE CHAINE 14, UN PREMIER MOYEN 50, 51 MAINTIENT CHAQUE GALET 22 HORS D'ENGAGEMENT AVEC LE POURTOUR DE LA ROUE 15 TANDIS QU'IL COMMENCE A SORTIR D'UN TRAJET DROIT POUR PASSER AUTOUR DE LA ROUE 15, ET UN SECOND MOYEN 61 COINCE CHAQUE GALET HORS D'ENGAGEMENT AVEC LA ROUE 15 APRES QU'IL A PROGRESSE AUTOUR D'ELLE SUR UNE DISTANCE PREDETERMINEE. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE NOTAMMENT AUX TRANSMISSIONS. THE INVENTION CONCERNS A PRECISION CHAIN TRANSMISSION WHICH INCLUDES A CHAIN SPROCKET AND A ROTARY IDLE WHEEL AROUND PARALLEL SHAFTS AND SPACES, A SPROCKET DRIVE MEANS, AN ENDLESS CHAIN SHAPED WITH AN EVEN NUMBER OF LINKS SWIVEL AND BEARING ROLLERS THAT CAN ENTER POCKETS OF THE SPROCKET AND A MEANS OF GUIDING THE CHAIN AND FORCING ITS OPPOSITE STRANDS TO MOVE ALONG STRAIGHT AND PARALLEL PATHS BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE SPROCKET. ACCORDING TO THE INVENTION, THE DIAMETER OF THE IDLE WHEEL 15 IS SMALLER THAN THAT OF THE CHAIN SPROCKET 14, A FIRST MIDDLE 50, 51 KEEP EACH ROLLER 22 OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SURROUND OF THE WHEEL 15 AS IT BEGINS FROM A STRAIGHT COURSE TO PASS AROUND WHEEL 15, AND A SECOND MEDIUM 61 STUCKS EACH ROLLER OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH WHEEL 15 AFTER IT HAS TRAVELED AROUND IT A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE. THE INVENTION APPLIES IN PARTICULAR TO TRANSMISSIONS.

Fabric member

ABSTRACT A curable fabric member comprising first and second curing reactants in elongate, preferably ex-truded, form. The reactants may be coextruded or sequentially extruded to form a single filament, or may be provided as separate staple fibres incorporated in a spun yarn, or as separate continuous filaments ass-embled into a multi-filament yarn.

Electronic system with continuous navigation mechanism and method of operation thereof

An electronic system includes: a control unit configured to generate a graphical navigation interface including a marker in a loop configuration, detect a touch gesture on the marker; and a user interface, coupled to the control unit, configured to present identifying information associated with the touch gesture.

Vehicle support apparatus

The invention is concerned with a vehicle support apparatus which comprises at least four supporting means 1, the supporting means 1 being spaced apart so as to accommodate the wheelbase of a motor vehicle and having dimensions suitable to support the vehicle at a convenient working height. The support apparatus facilitates the convenient loading and unloading of a vehicle thereon by means of a mobile lifting device such as scissor lifts 5. The support apparatus is particularly suitable for use in conjunction with said lifting means in order to provide a vehicle lift which allows for ready access to all parts of the vehicle. Consequently, the vehicle support apparatus and vehicle lift are especially useful in facilitating the efficient depollution and/or dismantling of vehicles. Preferably, the four supports are joined by side members 4, have stops (7, Fig 3a).

Patient circuit integrity alarm using exhaled c02.

Un detector de diáxido de carbono para utilizarse en un sistema de terapia respiratoria. El detector de diáxido de carbono determina si la interfaz del paciente se encuentra acoplada de manera fluida a un paciente.

Frequency selective structures for shielding or mitigating EMI within open or closed structures

Cell-fusion based immune agents

Immunogenic agents are provided that are generated by fusing two or more biological cells into a fused biological cell, for use in treatment of cancer and infectious diseases in a manner that allows control of at least a ratio of a vaccine protein and a T cell costimulatory fusion protein expressed by the fused cell.

Means for use in shaping shoe uppers

AMINO ACID COMPOUND, NUCLEIC ACID COMPOUND, NUCLEIC ACID VECTOR, HOSTING CELL, GENOMIC CLONE, ALZHEIMER DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS, TEST, AND PROCESS TO EXPRESS A NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCE

Patient circuit integrity alarm using exhaled c02

A carbon dioxide sensor for use in a respiratory therapy system. The carbon dioxide sensor determines whether a patient interface is fluidly coupled to a patient.

Gas piston operated automatic gun

Cassette pigtailing machine for a coil spring

A pigtailing machine includes a B forming head and a support pedestal secured to a cassette base. The cassette base is located upon a base which mounts the A forming head to provide for a relatively quick changeover should another double pigtail coil spring need be manufactured. By fixing the forming head and the support pedestal to the cassette base alignment and proper manufacture of the spring is assured. Alternatively, the A forming head is also mounted to the cassette base.

Vehicle slide-out room drive

An apparatus for moving a slide-out compartment of a vehicle. The slide-out compartment is slidably received in an opening in the side of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a rotatable member having a distal end wherein the rotatable member is rotatably mounted to one of the slide-out or the opening so as to rotate the member about a horizontal axis parallel to a first plane substantially containing the opening. A drive rotates the rotatable member. A slotted bearing portion is mounted to the other one of the slide-out or the opening. Rotation of the rotatable member causes the distal end to bear against so as to slide along the slot in the bearing portion to selectively extend or retract the slide-out compartment relative to the vehicle. The rotatable member and drive may be mounted adjacent to the opening in the vehicle wherein the bearing portion is mounted in an end wall of the slide-out.

Managing coexistence on a shared power line medium

Within a domain of a master device, devices that share a power line as a communications medium monitor signal detection windows to sense network status. The devices transmit sensed network status to the master device. The master device allocates channel resources based on the network statuses communicated by the devices within the domain.

Patient circuit integrity alarm using exhaled co2

A carbon dioxide sensor for use in a respiratory therapy system. The carbon dioxide sensor determines whether a patient interface is fluidly coupled to a patient.

Cartridge belt link and strength member therefor

Board level shields with virtual grounding capability

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of board level shields with virtual grounding capability. In an exemplary embodiment, a board level shield includes one or more resonators configured to be operable for virtually connecting the board level shield to a ground plane or a shielding surface. Also disclosed are exemplary embodiments of methods relating to making board level shields having virtual grounding capability. Additionally, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of methods relating to providing shielding for one or more components on a substrate by using a board level shield having virtual grounding capability. Further exemplary embodiments are disclosed of methods relating to making system in package (SiP) or system on chip (SoC) shielded modules and methods relating to providing shielding for one or more components of SiP or SoC module.

Managing coexistence among signaling protocols on a shared medium

Communication systems that use different physical layer (PHY) protocols can coexist on a communication medium (e.g., a powerline medium) by using an Inter-PHY Protocol (IPP). The different protocols may use different signal modulation schemes but still may have some features in common. The IPP includes a resource sharing mechanism that regulates access to the communication medium by devices functioning as communication devices (for example, devices communicating over a power line). A subset of devices that communicate among each other form a logical network that shares the medium with other logical networks that use either the same PHY protocol or a different PHY protocol.

Automated oxygen delivery system

The present invention advantageously provides a system for automatically delivering oxygen to a patient, including a sensor to measure an amount of oxygen in a bloodstream of a patient, a pneumatics subsystem (30) and a control subsystem (20). The pneumatics subsystem includes an oxygen inlet (36), an air inlet (37), a gas mixture outlet (38), and a gas delivery mechanism to blend the oxygen and air to form a gas mixture having a delivered oxygen concentration, and to deliver the gas mixture to the patient. The control subsystem includes an input device to receive a desired concentration of oxygen in the bloodstream of the patient, a sensor interface (14) to receive measurement data and status information associated with the measurement data from the sensor (10), a pneumatics subsystem interface (34) to send commands to, and receive data from, the pneumatics subsystem, and a processor (22) to control the delivered oxygen concentration based on the desired oxygen concentration, the measurement data and the status information.

Amino acid compound

This invention provides an amyloid precursor protein-cleaving protein and related nucleic acid compounds. The invention also provides methods, materials and assays. The compounds of this invention will further the characterization of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's syndrome.

Automatic assembly machine with steering/up-down control handle

AUTOMATIC ASSEMBLY MACHINE, WITH STEERING/UP-DOWN CONTROL HANDLE Abstract of the Disclosure An automatic screwdriver is mounted on a canti-levered support to move horizontally to various posi-tions above a workpiece and also to move vertically to drive screws into the workpiece. A depending handle with a hand grip is used to steer the screwdriver hori-zontally. Up and down movement of the handle relative to the screwdriver causes a power actuator to shift the screwdriver vertically to drive a screw and to retract the screwdriver preparatory to driving of the next screw. The handle may be selectively pivoted between positions enabling either right-hand or left-hand oper-ation of the handle.

Patent FR2288591B1

Drawing instrument

IMPROVED RFID LABELS

DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY TURNING IN A SCREW

Fabric member

A curable fabric member comprising first and second curing reactants in elongate, preferably extruded, form. The reactants may be coextruded orsequentially extruded to form aa single filament, or may be provided as separate staple fibres incorporated in a spun yarn, or as separate continuous filaments assembled into a multi-filament yarn.

Progressive relaxation of search criteria

An information search mechanism provides control over the relaxation of search queries to users that are requesting searches. Through this mechanism, users can specify a sequence of sub-queries that is associated with variations of the main search criteria, and specify a progression in which to execute the sub-queries. Hence, users can impart their priorities with respect to search term variations used in relaxing the main search criteria, which further allows the users to impart their notion of the relevance of results that may be returned by particular sub-queries. A query that includes a sequence of sub-queries is received and the sub-queries are executed, if at all, by a database server in an order based on the progression specified by the user. Response time and network loading are improved through reduction of unnecessary work by the database server and through reduction of costly communications between client and server and associated processing.

Automatic assembly machine with steering/up-down control handle

An automatic screwdriver is mounted on a cantilevered support to move horizontally to various positions above a workpiece and also to move vertically to drive screws into the workpiece. A depending handle with a hand grip is used to steer the screwdriver horizontally. Up and down movement of the handle relative to the screwdriver causes a power actuator to shift the screwdriver vertically to drive a screw and to retract the screwdriver preparatory to driving of the next screw. The handle may be selectively pivoted between positions enabling either right-hand or left-hand operation of the handle.

Gun loading mechanism

Torque responsive clutch

Methods and compositions for extracting nucleic acids using ferric oxide particles

Methods and compositions for extracting nucleic acids such as microRNAs (miRNAs) from biological samples are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting a biological sample with proteinase K followed by contact with ferric oxide particles under acidic conditions to induce binding between the ferric oxide particles and nucleic acids (e.g., miRNAs) of the sample. In some cases, the ferric oxide particles are provided as part of a dissolvable film, which releases the ferric oxide particles upon solvation. In some embodiments, after nucleic acids bind to the ferric oxide particles, the particles are magnetically separated from the sample and are contacted with an alkaline elution buffer to release the nucleic acids.

Automatic assembly machine

AUTOMATIC ASSEMBLY MACHINE Abstract of the Disclosure An automatic assembly machine with a rotatable socket adapted to be advanced downwardly through an active stroke to drive a hex head screw into a workpiece. Screws are supplied one at a time to the socket by a loading mechanism having a pair of jaws adapted to close and open to grip and release a screw. While the jaws are closed, a screw is forcibly blown into the jaws through a pneumatic supply tube. As the socket retracts, the jaws are shifted transversely inwardly toward the socket and move beneath the socket as soon as the socket moves upwardly past the jaws. Thereafter, the jaws are moved upwardly along the same path as the socket but at a speed greater than the speed of the socket to enable the jaws to overtake the socket and place the screw into the socket. When the socket starts its downstroke, the jaws move downwardly away from the socket and are cammed open to release the screw. Thereafter, the jaws are shifted transversely from beneath the socket and are shifted to the supply tube to receive the next screw.

Thermally-conductive electromagnetic interference (emi) absorbers positioned or positionable between board level shields and heat sinks

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed that include thermally-conductive EMI absorbers. In an exemplary embodiment, a thermally-conductive EMI absorber includes one or more portions disposed between a board level shield and a heat dissipation/removal structure. The thermally-conductive EMI absorber may be operable for attenuating EMI that propagates within the portions of the thermally-conductive EMI absorber between the board level shield and a heat dissipation/removal structure.

COMMANDED CONVEYOR AND CROWD EQUIPMENT TO HANDLE PIECES SUPPORTED BY PALETTE

Automated oxygen delivery system

The present invention advantageously provides a system for automatically delivering oxygen to a patient, including a sensor to measure an amount of oxygen in a bloodstream of a patient, a pneumatics subsystem (30) and a control subsystem (20). The pneumatics subsystem includes an oxygen inlet (36), an air inlet (37), a gas mixture outlet (38), and a gas delivery mechanism to blend the oxygen and air to form a gas mixture having a delivered oxygen concentration, and to deliver the gas mixture to the patient. The control subsystem includes an input device to receive a desired concentration of oxygen in the bloodstream of the patient, a sensor interface (14) to receive measurement data and status information associated with the measurement data from the sensor (10), a pneumatics subsystem interface (34) to send commands to, and receive data from, the pneumatics subsystem, and a processor (22) to control the delivered oxygen concentration based on the desired oxygen concentration, the measurement data and the status information.

Pick and place machine

A machine for raising parts vertically from a pick-up station, for shifting the parts horizontally toward a delivery station, and for lowering the parts vertically into the delivery station. The machine includes a parts handling head pivotally supported on the lower end portions of a pair of parallel links whose upper end portions are pivotally connected to a vertically movable slide. A crank is oscillated back and forth by a reciprocating actuator and acts to effect pivoting and vertical shifting of the links while a cam follower is connected to one of the links and coacts with a slotted cam plate to control such pivoting and shifting. In one embodiment, reciprocating motion of the actuator is converted into oscillating motion of the crank by a rack and pinion and, in another embodiment, the motion conversion is effected by cogged belts coacting with toothed sprockets.

Progressive relaxation of search criteria

An efficient information search mechanism provides control over the relaxation of a search query to users that are requesting searches. Through such a mechanism, a user can specify a sequence of sub-queries that is associated with variations of the main search criteria, and specify a progression in which to execute the sub-queries. Hence, users can impart their priorities with respect to search term variations used in relaxing the main search criteria, which further allows the users to impart their notion of the relevance of results that may be returned by particular sub-queries. A query that includes a sequence of sub-queries is received and the sub-queries are executed, if at all, by a database server in an order based on the progression specified by the user. Response time and network loading are improved through reduction of unnecessary work by the database server and through reduction of computationally costly communications between client and server and associated processing.

Humidification system

The present invention provides a method for reducing condensed humidifying agent in a humidification system by pulsing a delivery of humidifying agent into a respiratory circuit. During a non-pulsed interval, gas flowing through the respiratory circuit will evaporate the condensed humidifying agent present in the respiratory circuit. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for delivering humidified gas to a patient, wherein the delivery avoids the problems associated with a stationary water humidifier. In the method, the delivery of humidifying agent is precisely controlled to deliver a flow of humidifying agent to a volume of gas.

Frequency selective structures for emi mitigation

Vehicle slide-out room drive

An apparatus for moving a slide-out compartment of a vehicle. The slide-out compartment is slidably received in an opening in the side of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a rotatable member having a distal end wherein the rotatable member is rotatably mounted to one of the slide-out or the opening so as to rotate the member about a horizontal axis parallel to a first plane substantially containing the opening. A drive rotates the rotatable member. A slotted bearing portion is mounted to the other one of the slide-out or the opening. Rotation of the rotatable member causes the distal end to bear against so as to slide along the slot in the bearing portion to selectively extend or retract the slide-out compartment relative to the vehicle. The rotatable member and drive may be mounted adjacent to the opening in the vehicle wherein the bearing portion is mounted in an end wall of the slide-out.

System and method for independent media auditing and media serving for marketing campaigns presented via media devices in public places

An independent auditing and ad service system that may be utilized in conjunction with a system for presenting marketing campaigns to audiences via a network of players located in public locations. Independent agents in the players monitor media content that is presented to audiences during marketing campaigns and generate independent agent playlogs that are provided to a content registry service. The content registry service compares the independent agent playlogs with playlogs that are provided by a network operator to validate the network-operator-generated playlogs. The independent agent playlogs may also be provided to an analytics service where they are used to analyze the performance of marketing campaigns. Based on the analyzed performance, the service may determine that the media content being presented to audiences via the media players should be changed. The independent agents may be instructed to implement recommended changes by modifying the media content being presented on the players.

Apparatus for handling pallet-supported workpieces

Workpieces are supported on pallets which are advanced by a continuously driven power-and-free conveyor adapted to permit each pallet to dwell in a work station when the pallet is stopped in the work station during continued driving of the conveyor. As each pallet approaches the work station, it is gradually decelerated and cushioned by a swingable stop which, after stopping the pallet, is shifted transversely to lock the pallet rigidly in an accurately fixtured position in the work station. A single pneumatically operated actuator serves to shift the stop transversely from a position in which the stop catches a pallet to a position in which the stop fixtures the pallet and then to a position in which the stop releases the pallet.

Patient positioning system

Provided herein is technology relating to medical imaging and radiation therapy and particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, methods, and systems for positioning a patient with respect to a radiation source to image the patient and/or to treat the patient by exposing the patient to a radiation beam produced by the radiation source.

Humidification system

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for reducing condensation in a respiratory circuit during a delivery of humidifying agent into the respiratory circuit. A first amount of humidification agent to a first volume of gas is delivered to a patient respiratory circuit during a patient inhalation cycle or immediately after a patient exhalation cycle, and the humidification agent or the first volume of gas is heated. Condensation is removed from the respiratory circuit at least in part by providing, during a patient exhalation cycle or immediately after a patient inhalation cycle, a second amount of the humidification agent to a second volume of gas being delivered from the gas source to the patient respiratory circuit, the second amount of the humidification agent being significantly less than the first amount of the humidification agent.

Combined database index of unstructured and structured columns

A database management system and method provides access to a data table having structured data and unstructured data. A user interface allows a user to issue instructions to the database management system such as to build an index based on the structured and unstructured data and to search the data table. An indexing logic generates an index structure by combining the structured and unstructured data. With this index structure, a single query can contain search conditions from both the structured data and the unstructured data. In this manner, efficiency for searching the data table for combined structured and unstructured conditions is improved.

Thermally-conductive electromagnetic interference (EMI) absorbers positioned or positionable between board level shields and heat sinks

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed that include thermally-conductive EMI absorbers. In an exemplary embodiment, a thermally-conductive EMI absorber includes one or more portions disposed between a board level shield and a heat dissipation/removal structure. The thermally-conductive EMI absorber may be operable for attenuating EMI that propagates within the portions of the thermally-conductive EMI absorber between the board level shield and a heat dissipation/removal structure.

Video editing using contextual data and content discovery using clusters

Video editing using contextual data may include collecting metadata from a sensor concurrently with recording a video, wherein the metadata is synchronized in time with the video, detecting attributes within the metadata and attributes from the video, and correlating the attributes with a plurality of editors. An editor may be selected from the plurality of editors according to the correlating and a video editing workflow may be automatically initiated. Content discovery using clusters may include receiving a user request for video content from a device, determining a behavioral cluster for the user according to demographic data for the user, determining a video of interest associated with the behavioral cluster, and providing a video of interest to the device using the processor.

Absorber assemblies having a dielectric spacer, and corresponding methods of assembly

Exemplary embodiments are provided of absorber assemblies having dielectric spacers. In an exemplary embodiment, an absorber assembly includes a printed circuit board and a differential line disposed on the printed circuit board. The differential line includes a first trace and a second trace opposite the first trace. The assembly also includes a dielectric spacer coupled to the printed circuit board and covering at least a portion of the differential line, and an absorber coupled to the dielectric spacer to inhibit electromagnetic interference radiation from the differential line. Example methods of assembling an electromagnetic interference radiation absorber assembly for a differential line are also disclosed.

Amyloid precursor protein protease

This invention describes a novel human amyloid precursor protein protease. This invention also encompasses nucleic acids encoding this protease, or a fragment thereof, as well as methods employing this protease and the nucleic acid compounds.

Machine for folding flexible sheets

Semiconductor temperature sensitive means

A TEMPERATURE MEASURING THERMOCOUPLE DEVICE CONSTRUCTED OF AT LEAST TWO SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS HAVING DIFFERING THERMOELECTRIC PROPERTIES, SAID MATERIALS HAVING ADJACENT SURFACES ARRANGED AND CONSTRUCTED TO FORM A THERMOELECTRIC JUNCTION THEREBETWEEN FOR EXPOSING TO A TEMPERATURE CONDITION TO BE SENSED AND MEASURED, SAID DEVICE ALSO HAVING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIN MEANS ATTACHED TO EACH OF THE SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS AT PLATES THEREON REMOTE FROM THE JUNCTION FOR CONNECTIN TO SUITABLE METER MEANS.

Fabric member

Parts handling machine

A gripping mechanism having jaws for picking up and releasing parts is carried on an outwardly and inwardly swinging parallel linkage which, in turn, is mounted on an upwardly and downwardly swinging parallel linkage. A spring-loaded snubber takes out play in the linkages to insure precise positioning of the gripping mechanism at the ends of its outward and inward strokes. The jaws of the gripping mechanism are open and closed by a compactly mounted fluid-operated actuator, are connected to one another by an equalizing link which effects automatic self-centering of the jaws, are adapted to rotate the part as the part is transferred, and are adapted to be opened and closed with either a swinging motion or a straight line motion.

Improved rfid tags

A system and method for the use of ultra high frequency RFID tags in conjunction with metal substrates, as well as substrates used to contain liquid. Briefly, an RFID isolator comprised of a material with complex magnetic permeability, used either by itself, or in combination with dielectric isolator material, is interposed between the RFID tag and the substrate. Alternatively, a material possessing at least two distinct dielectric constants is interposed between the' RFID tag and the substrate, such that there is a high dielectric constant at the interface with the substrate, and a low dielectric constant at the interface with the RFID tag. This material can be a single material having a dielectric constant gradient, or alternatively, two or more separate layers, each with a uniform but different dielectric constant, sandwiched together.

Automated oxygen delivery system

Patient positioning system

Provided herein is technology relating to medical imaging and radiation therapy and particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, methods, and systems for positioning a patient with respect to a radiation source to image the patient and/or to treat the patient by exposing the patient to a radiation beam produced by the radiation source.

Peening method for vehicle suspension spring with ceramic peening media

A method of manufacturing a vehicle suspension component, such as a helical coil spring, includes the step of rotating a first impeller to project ceramic peening media in a first direction toward the vehicle suspension component to peen a surface section of the vehicle suspension component. In one example, the vehicle suspension component is peened with metal peening media before peening with the ceramic peening media. The resulting component has a surface section with a surface section with a surface roughness of /less than 0,025 micrometers.

Protease und verwandte dns-verbindungen

Verbesserte rfid-etiketten

Apparato trasportatore comandato e folle per movimentare pezzi supportati da palette.

Radiotherapy apparatus

A radiotherapy apparatus adapted for use with a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system, the radiotherapy apparatus comprising a linear accelerator, the linear accelerator including an electron source. In the linear accelerator electrons which are introduced by the source are accelerated to impact on a target and produce a beam of radiotherapeutic radiation. The linear accelerator has an accelerator waveguide within which the electrons are accelerated and an external waveguide enclosure; this enclosure extends substantially continuously over the accelerator waveguide. The waveguide enclosure is formed of a high magnetic permeability material and has a first aperture for the beam of radiotherapeutic radiation where the beam exits the waveguide enclosure and enters the MRI system and a second aperture for an RF guide for the introduction of electrons into the accelerator waveguide and for electrical lines for the particle source and coolant lines for the waveguide to pass through the enclosure and no other openings. The waveguide enclosure is preferably fabricated in a plurality of discrete parts.

Hand-held game controller with cooling features

A hand-held game controller with cooling features includes a housing with at least one hand grip extending therefrom which forms a hand grip cavity. The housing or the at least one hand grip has a plurality of openings therethrough. A motor has a rotatable shaft that is carried in the housing and the at least one hand grip and extends into the hand grip cavity. A fan is connected to the rotatable shaft which, when rotated by the rotatable shaft, generates air flow into and out of the plurality of openings.

Stretchable and/or flexible emi shields and related methods

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of stretchable and/or flexible electromagnetic interference (EMI) shields. In an exemplary embodiment, a shield generally includes a stretchable and/or flexible shielding layer including a first side and a second side. One or more adhesion and/or dielectric layers are along at least the first side and/or the second side of the stretchable and/or flexible shielding layer.

High Density Fiber Optic Packaging for Cryogenic Applications

A quantum network may use long-lived quantum memories with optical interfaces incorporated into a scalable architecture. Color-center quantum emitters in diamond have emerged as a promising quantum-memory modality due to their optical properties and compatibility with scalable integration. Here, we disclose a cryogenically stable and network-compatible quantum-emitter module for use as a quantum memory. This quantum-emitter module includes a diamond microchiplet with quantum emitters in the form of silicon vacancies or other color centers. The diamond microchiplet is integrated with a silicon photonic integrated circuit (PIC), which is secured to a silicon bench with cryo-compatible epoxy. Waveguides in the PIC are butt-coupled to optical fibers in a silicon V-groove array, which is secured to the same silicon bench with more cryo-compatible epoxy. A fast-curing epoxy holds the V-groove array to the PIC while the cryo-compatible epoxy cures for mechanical stability from room temperature to cryogenic temperatures.

Stretchable and/or flexible emi shields and related methods

According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of stretchable and/or flexible electromagnetic interference (EMI) shields. In an exemplary embodiment, a shield generally includes a stretchable and/or flexible shielding layer including a first side and a second side. One or more adhesion and/or dielectric layers are along at least the first side and/or the second side of the stretchable and/or flexible shielding layer.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Gegenständen mit einer dreidimensionalen mehrfarbigen Oberfläche

Shoe sole edge inking machine

Undercutting of nuclearly detonated formations by subsequent nuclear detonations at greater depth and uses thereof inthe recovery of various minerals

Design por a sheet of writing paper

Automatische montagemaschine

Humidification system

Kostutusjärjestelmä

Humidification system

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for reducing condensation in a respiratory circuit during a delivery of humidifying agent into the respiratory circuit. A first amount of humidification agent to a first volume of gas is delivered to a patient respiratory circuit during a patient inhalation cycle or immediately after a patient exhalation cycle, and the humidification agent or the first volume of gas is heated. Condensation is removed from the respiratory circuit at least in part by providing, during a patient exhalation cycle or immediately after a patient inhalation cycle, a second amount of the humidification agent to a second volume of gas being delivered from the gas source to the patient respiratory circuit, the second amount of the humidification agent being significantly less than the first amount of the humidification agent.

Machine for cutting shoe treeing sticks

RFID tags

A system and method for the use of ultra high frequency RFID tags in conjunction with metal substrates, as well as substrates used to contain liquid. Briefly, an RFID isolator comprised of a material with complex magnetic permeability, used either by itself, or in combination with dielectric isolator material, is interposed between the RFID tag and the substrate. Alternatively, a material possessing at least two distinct dielectric constants is interposed between the RFID tag and the substrate, such that there is a high dielectric constant at the interface with the substrate, and a low dielectric constant at the interface with the RFID tag. This material can be a single material having a dielectric constant gradient, or alternatively, two or more separate layers, each with a uniform but different dielectric constant, sandwiched together.