ACTIVE INDUCTOR BASED HIGH-BANDWIDTH 2-STATE 4-WAY DATA SERIALIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

An apparatus enables a high-bandwidth 4-way data serializing (4:1 serializer) digital-to-analog converter. The apparatus uses active inductor-based bandwidth extension technique for two-stage driver enabling design of quarter-rate 4-way data serializing transmitter. The 4:1 serializer output bandwidth is extended by gate-resistor-peaked n-type transistor load working as an active inductor. A current steering switch with current source is used as the final driver. The 4:1 serializer includes a pulse width tuning technique with tunable ground voltage on the ground terminal of a pulse generator to tune an effective threshold voltage of the pulse generator. A Bessel-like LC filter is coupled to an output of the 4:1 serializer. The filter includes shunt peaking paths that provide zeros, which natively cancel large parasitic capacitance at a shunt peaking node. As such, active and passive devices including driver circuitry, ESD diodes, and any other sensing circuitry are flexibly added on any LC filter nodes.

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Mobile care engine system

A mobile care engine system is provided for delivering customer care to mobile devices, comprising. The mobile care engine system compares profile data from a mobile device with reference data and highlights any inconsistencies between the data, so that the device can be optimized. The inconsistencies are preferably determined using rule-based processing, and are automatically highlighted on the device display itself, or on a display of a customer service representative interface. Optionally, the system allows for corrective patches or settings to be sent to the device.

Wireless repeater implementing low-level oscillation detection and protection for a duplex communication system

A modular wireless repeater typically deployed with a roof-mounted tower-signal antenna and a base unit with a base unit antenna located within the building, to which the tower-signal antenna and the base unit are connected by the user or a satellite TV installer using a 75 Ω coaxial cable. The system allows a customer to purchase a unit for all wireless service providers in a given frequency band, such as Cellular, PCS, GSM900, or DCS, etc., and then add on modules for additional types of service that the customer may desire in the future. The system also detects and prevents low-level oscillations. The wireless repeater also performs intelligent power control allowing it to function properly with near and far base unit antennas as well as near and far mobile stations.

CONTAINER SYSTEM

A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly.

DIGITAL LOW DROP-OUT VOLTAGE CONTROLLER INCLUDING EMBEDDED DUAL-LOOP FEEDBACK FOR MINIMUM ENERGY POINT OPERATION

Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a power switching unit to receive a first voltage and provide a second voltage having a value based on a value of the first voltage, a first loop to provide digital control information to control a switching of the power switching unit in order to maintain a relationship between the value of the second voltage and a value of a reference voltage, and a second loop coupled to the power switching unit and the first loop to calculate a value of energy consumption of at least a portion of the apparatus based at least on the digital control information.

RELIABLE DIGITAL LOW DROPOUT VOLTAGE REGULATOR

An apparatus is provided which comprises: a first device coupled to a first power supply rail; a second device coupled in series with the first device, wherein the second device is coupled to a second power supply rail; and a third device coupled to the first and second power supply rails, wherein the first device is controllable by a first input, wherein the second device is controllable by a second input, wherein the third device is controllable by a third input, and wherein the first input is an analog bias between a high power supply level and a ground supply level.

WEB PRESENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Technologies are described for generating web presence data of an entity. In an example, a web presence processor may receive a request to generate the web presence data. The web presence processor may receive first and second service data relating to first and second web assets, respectively. The first web asset may be among a first set of web assets indexed by a first channel. The second web asset may be among a second set of web assets indexed by a second channel different from the first channel. The second set of web assets may be different from the first set of web assets. The web presence processor may further transform the first and second service data into the web presence data. The web presence processor may further cause an output of the web presence data on a display. 1. A method for generating web presence data of an entity , the method comprising , by a web presence processor:receiving a request to generate the web presence data relating to the entity;receiving first service data, wherein the first service data relates to a first web asset of the entity, the first web asset is among a first set of web assets indexed by a first channel, and the first channel is effective to produce a first search result;receiving second service data, wherein the second service data relates to a second web asset of the entity, the second web asset is among a second set of web assets indexed by a second channel, the second channel is different from the first channel, the second set of web assets is different from the first set of web assets, and the second channel is effective to produce a second search result;transforming the first service data and the second service data into the web presence data, wherein the web presence data is effective to indicate one or more keywords and respective track status of the one or more keywords; andcausing an output of the web presence data on a display.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first service data is received from a first ...

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Reliable digital low dropout voltage regulator

An apparatus is provided which comprises: a first device coupled to a first power supply rail; a second device coupled in series with the first device, wherein the second device is coupled to a second power supply rail; and a third device coupled to the first and second power supply rails, wherein the first device is controllable by a first input, wherein the second device is controllable by a second input, wherein the third device is controllable by a third input, and wherein the first input is an analog bias between a high power supply level and a ground supply level.

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Device and method for packaging and merchandising personal healthcare products

The invention provides a device and method for packaging and merchandising personal healthcare products. A first aspect of the invention provides a device for storing health care products, comprising: a plurality of product containers, each product container including: a body; a dispensing portion; and an attachment feature; and a housing including a mating feature adapted to be compatible with the attachment feature of each of the plurality of product containers, wherein connection of the attachment feature of a product container and the mating feature of the housing substantially and non-fixedly secures the product container to the housing.

Device and method for packaging and merchandising personal healthcare products

The invention provides a device and method for packaging and merchandising personal healthcare products. A first aspect of the invention provides a device for storing health care products, comprising: a plurality of product containers, each product container including: a body; a dispensing portion; and an attachment feature; and a housing including a mating feature adapted to be compatible with the attachment feature of each of the plurality of product containers, wherein connection of the attachment feature of a product container and the mating feature of the housing substantially and non-fixedly secures the product container to the housing.

Operating system for a seat

A vehicle seat system includes a vehicle seat, a main controller, a plurality of hub controllers connected to the main controller, and a plurality of seat devices operatively coupled to the seat. Each seat device is connected to a corresponding one of the hub controllers and operatively coupled to the main controller through the hub controllers. At least two of the seat devices are connected to a single one of the hub controllers.

Container system

A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly.

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Smartphone profiler system and method

A smartphone profiler system and method is provided for collecting profile data from a mobile device which is then transmitted to a server for analysis and customer care. The profile data may be transmitted in one or more data streams. The invention provides for more than one possible type of transmission protocol. If a transmission fails using a first transmission protocol, the invention allows a second transmission protocol to be used. The server is preferably capable of invoking a corrective action on the mobile device based on the profile data received.

Web presence management system

Technologies are described for generating web presence data of an entity. In an example, a web presence processor may receive a request to generate the web presence data. The web presence processor may receive first and second service data relating to first and second web assets, respectively. The first web asset may be among a first set of web assets indexed by a first channel. The second web asset may be among a second set of web assets indexed by a second channel different from the first channel. The second set of web assets may be different from the first set of web assets. The web presence processor may further transform the first and second service data into the web presence data. The web presence processor may further cause an output of the web presence data on a display.

POWER SWITCHING CIRCUITRY INCLUDING POWER-UP CONTROL

Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods using the apparatuses. One of the apparatuses includes a first power supply node, a second power supply node, transistors coupled in parallel between the first and second power supply nodes, and a controller to provide a first voltage, a second voltage, and a third voltage to gates of the transistors based on digital information. The first, second, and third voltages have different values based on values of the digital information.

WIDE-RANGE INDUCTOR-BASED DELAY-CELL AND AREA EFFICIENT TERMINATION SWITCH CONTROL

A quadrature clock generator that takes advantage of the inherently low delay of a shunt-series inductively peaked clock buffer to generate quadrature clocks with the high jitter performance using just one additional stage in Q path compared to I path. The generator includes a delay cell that uses shunt-series peaking and uses a resistive DAC in series with the shunt inductor to provide a large delay range with good jitter characteristics. The resistive DAC can be placed near a real or a virtual ground to minimize capacitive loading on the signal path. This delay cell can provide greater than 2× delay tuning range and is suitable for clocks at high frequencies. This delay cell can also be used as a ring oscillator with large frequency tuning range. A low voltage differential signaling termination switch control that uses feed forward mechanism to control termination impedance of device in a receiver.

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No-back drive mechanism for use with aircraft seat actuators

A no-back drive mechanism for use in aircraft seat actuator assemblies. The mechanism provides a general interface between an electric motor and a seat actuator. The mechanism prevents an aircraft seat actuator from back driving under passenger induced loads on the seat. The no-back drive mechanism comprises an input member, an output member, and a housing. The input and output members include driving and driven members respectively. The driven members include cam surfaces on which ride rolling members. The cam surfaces are designed to cause the rolling members to wedge against the cam surfaces and the housing when the output member experiences either clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation due to passenger induced loads on the aircraft seat actuator assembly. The driving members of the input member, by contrast, include features which disengage the rolling members from their locked positions and transmit torque to the driven members of the output member, thereby allowing the input member ...

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Mobile care engine system

A mobile care engine system is provided for delivering customer care to mobile devices, comprising. The mobile care engine system compares profile data from a mobile device with reference data and highlights any inconsistencies between the data, so that the device can be optimized. The inconsistencies are preferably determined using rule-based processing, and are automatically highlighted on the device display itself, or on a display of a customer service representative interface. Optionally, the system allows for corrective patches or settings to be sent to the device.

Digital low drop-out voltage controller including embedded dual-loop feedback for minimum energy point operation

Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a power switching unit to receive a first voltage and provide a second voltage having a value based on a value of the first voltage, a first loop to provide digital control information to control a switching of the power switching unit in order to maintain a relationship between the value of the second voltage and a value of a reference voltage, and a second loop coupled to the power switching unit and the first loop to calculate a value of energy consumption of at least a portion of the apparatus based at least on the digital control information.

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Anti-epileptogenic agents

Methods and compounds useful for the inhibition of convulsive disorders, including epilepsy, are disclosed. The methods and compounds of the invention inhibit or prevent ictogenesis and/or epileptogenesis. Methods for preparing the compounds of the invention are also described.

Mobile care framework

A Mobile Care Framework is provided which uses an embedded diagnostic component, a device agent, to forward device profile data and receive update and problem solutions for implementation and execution with the device. Preferably, the data and solutions are communicated with a remotely located customer care application within the Mobile Care Framework using over-the-air communication.

Power switching circuitry including power-up control

Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods using the apparatuses. One of the apparatuses includes a first power supply node, a second power supply node, transistors coupled in parallel between the first and second power supply nodes, and a controller to provide a first voltage, a second voltage, and a third voltage to gates of the transistors based on digital information. The first, second, and third voltages have different values based on values of the digital information.

Method and apparatus for voltage regulation

An apparatus and method for regulating a voltage to a load to compensate for one or more parasitic impedances. A first amplifier measures the voltage drop due to a first parasitic impedance, and a second amplifier measures the voltage drop due to a second parasitic impedance. An offset generator sums the first and second voltage drops with a reference voltage, and drives a DC-to-DC converter to produce an input voltage matching the summed voltages. Accordingly, the voltage at a load between the parasitic impedances matches the reference voltage. The load may be, for example, a computer microprocessor or central processing unit.

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Vehicle Seating Apparatus

The invention comprises a vehicle and seating arrangement having a central hub with four sides surrounded by four seats. The seats are arranged adjacent a respective side of the hub and facing substantially parallel to the side of the hub. In at least one embodiment, the arrangement provides access for each passenger to the aisle.

METHOD OF BLEEDING A HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM

A computer-implemented method of bleeding a hydraulic braking system during vehicle repair includes: receiving a designation of an affected brake component in the hydraulic braking system based on a vehicle diagnostic; and bleeding the affected brake component by actuating a hydraulic pump in the brake system via an in-vehicle control module. 1. A computer-implemented method of bleeding a hydraulic braking system during vehicle repair , comprising:receiving a designation of an affected brake component in the hydraulic braking system based on a vehicle diagnostic; andbleeding the affected brake component by actuating a hydraulic pump in the brake system via an in-vehicle control module.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:designating the affected brake component in the hydraulic braking system based on the vehicle diagnostic.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the designating the affected brake component includes referencing a replacement parts list and designating a brake cylinder associated with the brake component to be replaced as the affected brake component.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein when the replacement parts list includes a brake caliper claim 3 , brake cylinder or brake hose.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:hydraulically isolating an unaffected brake component from a master cylinder.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein isolating the unaffected brake cylinder includes: closing a bleed valve in communication with the unaffected brake cylinder.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the actuating a hydraulic pump is done for a time period less than or equal to 20 seconds.8. A computer-implemented method of bleeding a hydraulic braking system claim 1 , comprising:(i) receiving vehicle diagnostic data including a replaced brake component;(ii) associating the replaced brake component with a brake cylinder;(iii) opening a bleeder screw on the brake cylinder;(iv) starting a hydraulic pump using a vehicle electronic stability control system;(v) ...

TIE BAR FOR MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY

In one embodiment, a molded case circuit breaker is provided. The molded case circuit breaker includes a molded base defining at least one cavity and a tie bar coupled to the molded base and extending across the cavity. The tie bar is configured to reduce fracture and separation of the molded base during a high pressure event. 1. A molded case circuit breaker comprising:a molded base defining at least one cavity; anda tie bar coupled to said molded base and extending across said cavity, wherein said tie bar is configured to reduce fracture and separation of said molded base during a high pressure event.2. The molded case circuit breaker of claim 1 , wherein said molded base comprises a first linking wall and first and second sidewalls extending from said first linking wall claim 1 , said first linking wall and said first and second sidewalls defining a first cavity claim 1 , wherein a first portion of said tie bar is coupled to said first sidewall and a second portion of said tie bar is coupled to said second sidewall.3. The molded case circuit breaker of claim 1 , wherein said molded case circuit breaker is a two-pole circuit breaker claim 1 , said molded base defining first and second cavities.4. The molded case circuit breaker of claim 3 , wherein said molded base comprises first and second linking walls and first claim 3 , second claim 3 , third claim 3 , and fourth sidewalls claim 3 , said first and second sidewalls extending from said first linking wall to define said first cavity claim 3 , and said third and fourth sidewalls extending from said second linking wall to define said second cavity claim 3 , wherein a first portion of said tie bar is coupled to said first sidewall and a second portion of said tie bar is coupled to said second sidewall.5. The molded case circuit breaker of claim 1 , wherein said molded case circuit breaker is a three-pole circuit breaker claim 1 , said molded base defining first claim 1 , second and third cavities.6. The molded case ...

APPARATUS FOR DATA RETENTION AND SUPPLY NOISE MITIGATION USING CLAMPS

An apparatus is provided which comprises: a first power gate transistor coupled to an ungated power supply node and a gated power supply node, the first power gate transistor having a gate terminal controllable by a first logic; and a second power gate coupled to the ungated power supply node and the gated power supply node, the second power gate transistor having a gate terminal controllable by a second logic, wherein the first power gate transistor is larger than the second power gate transistor, and wherein the second logic is operable to: weakly turn on the second power gate, fully turn on the second power gate, turn off the second power gate, and connecting the second power gate as diode. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first power gate transistor coupled to an ungated power supply node and a gated power supply node; anda second power gate transistor coupled to the ungated power supply node and the gated power supply node, wherein the second power gate transistor is operable to be tuned on such that it is diode-connected between the gated and ungated power supply nodes.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein first power gate transistor is larger in size than the second power gate transistor.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second power gate transistor is operable by a circuitry which comprises transistors which are collectively smaller in size than a size of the second power gate.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the circuitry comprises a first p-type transistor coupled to the gate terminal of the second power gate transistor and the ungated power supply node.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the circuitry comprises a second p-type transistor coupled in series with the first p-type transistor claim 4 , and coupled to the gate terminal of the second power gate transistor and the gated power supply node.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the circuitry comprises a third p-type-transistor coupled to a gate terminal of the first p-type transistor and ...

CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND METHOD FOR MAKING

A contact assembly for an electrical device and a method for making such an assembly are presented. The contact assembly comprises a substrate and a contact material disposed on the substrate. The contact material comprises a composite material comprising a refractory material and a matrix material. The matrix material has a higher ductility than the refractory material. The composite material further comprises a core region and an outer region bounding the core region, the core region having a higher concentration of the refractory material than the outer region. The method applies cold spraying a blended feedstock to produce a layer that includes the composite material described above.. 1. A method for fabricating a contact assembly for an electrical device , the method comprising:axially feeding a powder feedstock into a gas stream of a cold spray deposition apparatus, wherein the powder feedstock comprises (i) a first powder comprising a refractory material and (ii) a second powder comprising a matrix material, the matrix material having a higher ductility than the refractory material; anddirecting the gas stream and entrained powder feedstock through a nozzle onto a substrate to dispose the powder feedstock on the substrate in a continuous layer comprising a core region and an outer region bounding at least a portion of the core region, the core region having a higher concentration of the refractory material than the outer region.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gas stream is accelerated through the nozzle to a supersonic velocity.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the refractory material is between 50-90 weight percent of the powder feedstock.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gas stream is heated to about 800 degrees Celsius.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the refractory material comprises tungsten metal claim 1 , and wherein the matrix material comprises silver.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a contact arm or circuit ...

Method and device for people counting

Disclosed are a people counting device and a method for counting the number of people capable of executing built-in artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and/or machine learning algorithms to count the number of people and communicating with user terminals and servers in a 5G communication environment. The method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can include collecting, by a first collector, probe request packets for a predetermined time from a user terminal transmitting the probe request packets to confirm the existence of an access point, measuring, by a measurer, the density of the probe request packets and generating density data, and estimating, by a estimator, the number of people using a people counting learning model pre-trained to count people according to the density of the probe request packets based on the density data generated by collecting the probe request packets from the user terminal.

Method for Bleeding a Vehicle Brake System

A method for bleeding at least one part of a hydraulic brake system of a vehicle, wherein the brake system includes a brake circuit whose pressure can be selectively increased by a pump. The increased pressure is applied by the pump to the part of the brake system to be bled for a specified period of time without opening bleed valves.

MOBILE DEVICE EXTERNAL CONTROLLER MODULE

An external controller module is configured for electrically coupling a mobile device to the one or more peripheral devices. The external controller module includes an interface port for coupling to a communication port of the mobile device and a number of interface ports for coupling the external controller module to respective peripheral devices. The controller module operating system includes device driver program code for facilitating electrical communication between the peripheral device and the mobile device without installing the device driver program code on the mobile device. 1. An apparatus for interfacing a mobile device to one or more peripheral devices , the apparatus comprising:a first interface port configured for electrically coupling to a communication port of the mobile device;a second interface port configured for electrically coupling to one of the one or more peripheral devices;processor circuitry coupled to the first interface port and the second interface port;storage circuitry coupled to the processor circuitry, the storage circuitry storing an operating system executable by the processor circuitry, the operating system including device driver program code for facilitating electrical communication between the peripheral device and the mobile device without installing the device driver program code on the mobile device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor circuitry is configured to intercept device driver updates directed from the peripheral device to the wireless device claim 1 , and to redirect the device driver updates to update the controller module operating system.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first interface port comprises a standard USB interface port and wherein the second interface port comprises a standard USB interface port.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor circuitry is configured to accept and store changes to the control module operating system without changing to an operating system ...

CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES AND METHOD FOR MAKING

A contact assembly for an electrical device and a method for making such an assembly are presented. The contact assembly comprises a substrate and a contact material disposed on the substrate. The contact material comprises a composite material comprising a refractory material and a matrix material. The matrix material has a higher ductility than the refractory material. The composite material further comprises a core region and an outer region bounding the core region, the core region having a higher concentration of the refractory material than the outer region. The method applies cold spraying a blended feedstock to produce a layer that includes the composite material described above. 1. A contact assembly for an electrical device , the contact assembly comprising:a substrate; anda contact material disposed on the substrate,wherein the contact material comprises a composite material comprising a refractory material and a matrix material, the matrix material having a higher ductility than the refractory material;wherein the composite material further comprises a core region and an outer region bounding the core region, the core region having a higher concentration of the refractory material than the outer region.2. The contact assembly of claim 1 , wherein the refractory material comprises metallic tungsten claim 1 , a carbide claim 1 , graphite claim 1 , or a nitride.3. The contact assembly of claim 1 , wherein the refractory material comprises tungsten.4. The contact assembly of claim 1 , wherein the matrix material has an electrical conductivity of at least 3.0×10siemens per meter.5. The contact assembly of claim 1 , wherein the matrix material comprises silver claim 1 , copper claim 1 , gold claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , or a combination including one or more of the foregoing metals.6. The contact assembly of claim 1 , wherein the refractory material is present in the core region of the composite material at a concentration of at least 30 volume percent.7. The ...

DUAL LOOP DIGITAL LOW DROP REGULATOR AND CURRENT SHARING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTABLE VOLTAGE REGULATORS

Described is an apparatus which comprises: a plurality of transistors coupled to an input power supply and to a load; a first comparator with a first node coupled to the load, and a second node coupled to a first reference; a second comparator with a first node coupled to the load, and a second node coupled to a second reference, the second reference being different from the first reference; and a logic unit to receive output of the first comparator and output of the second comparator, the logic unit to turn on or off transistors of the plurality of transistors according to outputs of the first and second comparators. 1. An apparatus comprising:a plurality of transistors coupled to an input power supply and to a load;a first comparator with a first node coupled to the load, and a second node coupled to a first reference;a second comparator with a first node coupled to the load, and a second node coupled to a second reference, the second reference being different from the first reference; anda logic unit to receive output of the first comparator and output of the second comparator, the logic unit to turn on or off transistors of the plurality of transistors according to outputs of the first and second comparators.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second comparators to receive a first clock signal and a second clock signal respectively.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first clock signal is slower or equal in frequency than the second clock signal.4. The apparatus of further comprises a divider to divide frequency of the second clock signal to generate the first clock signal.5. The apparatus of further comprises a first counter to turn on or off transistors from the plurality of transistors according to an output of the first comparator.6. The apparatus of further comprises a second counter to turn on or off transistors from the plurality of transistors according to an output of the second comparator.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein ...

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND MODULE FOR RF-SIGNAL COVERAGE FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES

An antenna system for an automotive vehicle includes an outside antenna that is located outside of the automotive vehicle, an inside antenna that includes an RF radiating cable and that is located inside of the automotive vehicle, and a wireless communication module. The inside antenna is connected between the outside antenna and the wireless communication module such that all signals received and transmitted by the outside antenna are received and transmitted through the inside antenna. 1. An antenna system for an automotive vehicle comprising:an outside antenna that is located outside of the automotive vehicle;an inside antenna that includes an RF radiating cable and that is located inside of the automotive vehicle; anda wireless communication module; whereinthe inside antenna is connected between the outside antenna and the wireless communication module such that all signals received and transmitted by the outside antenna are received and transmitted through the inside antenna.2. An antenna system of claim 1 , wherein:the wireless communication module includes an IC with a first receiving circuit and a first transmitting circuit; andthe first receiving circuit and the first transmitting circuit receive and transmit first signals with a first frequency.3. An antenna system of claim 2 , wherein the wireless communication module includes a duplexer connected between the inside antenna and the IC such that the first receiving circuit is isolated from the first transmitting circuit and such that the first signals are received and transmitted using the inside antenna and the outside antenna.4. An antenna system of claim 3 , wherein the wireless communication module includes a power amplifier connected between the duplexer and the first transmitting circuit.5. An antenna system of claim 3 , wherein the wireless communication module includes a low-noise amplifier connected between the duplexer and the first receiving circuit.6. An antenna system of claim 2 , wherein:the ...

Activated magnesium boride materials for hydrogen storage

Some embodiments described herein provide for methods for synthesizing magnesium borohydride from hydrogenation of magnesium boride at moderate temperature and pressure in the presence of a modifier. The modifier may be in form of hydrides, liquid hydrogen carriers, ammonia borane, metallic species, croconate anion based materials, ethers, amines or imines, metal carbides, borides, graphene, arenes, magnesium, aluminum, calcium or ionic liquids. Some embodiments provide for charging magnesium boride in presence of a modifier at high pressure hydrogen while simultaneously heating the material. The modification in some instances may lead to an improved magnesium boride product with enhanced properties for application in other hydrogen storage systems.

DUAL LOOP DIGITAL LOW DROP REGULATOR AND CURRENT SHARING CONTROL APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTABLE VOLTAGE REGULATORS

Described is an apparatus which comprises: a plurality of transistors coupled to an input power supply and to a load; a first comparator with a first node coupled to the load, and a second node coupled to a first reference; a second comparator with a first node coupled to the load, and a second node coupled to a second reference, the second reference being different from the first reference; and a logic unit to receive output of the first comparator and output of the second comparator, the logic unit to turn on or off transistors of the plurality of transistors according to outputs of the first and second comparators. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first power supply node to provide a first power supply;a second power supply node to provide a second power supply;a plurality of p-type devices coupled to the first and second power supply nodes;a first loop to control at least one of the plurality of p-type devices according to a reference and an output on the second power supply node; anda second loop to control at least one of the plurality of p-type devices in response to a droop in the second power supply.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second loop adjusts the second power supply faster than the first loop.3. The apparatus of comprises a controller to control the first and second loops.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller is a first controller claim 3 , wherein the apparatus comprises a second controller claim 3 , wherein the second controller controls the first controller and a third controller.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of p-type devices includes a first set of devices and a second set of devices claim 1 , wherein the first loop controls the first set of devices claim 1 , and wherein the second loop controls the second set of devices.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first loop includes a first circuitry which operates on a first clock claim 1 , wherein the second loop includes a second circuitry which ...

Container system

A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly.

Contact assembly for electrical devices and method for making

A contact assembly for an electrical device and a method for making such an assembly are presented. The contact assembly comprises a substrate and a contact material disposed on the substrate. The contact material comprises a composite material comprising a refractory material and a matrix material. The matrix material has a higher ductility than the refractory material. The composite material further comprises a core region and an outer region bounding the core region, the core region having a higher concentration of the refractory material than the outer region. The method applies cold spraying a blended feedstock to produce a layer that includes the composite material described above.

Method of bleeding a hydraulic braking system

The present invention relates to a method of bleeding a hydraulic braking system, comprising at least a hydraulic pump which, at its suction side, is in fluid conducting communication with a brake fluid reservoir and, at its pressure side, is in fluid conducting communication with at least a brake cylinder, wherein at least a valve for opening and closing the fluid conducting communication is provided between the hydraulic pump and each brake cylinder, including at least the following steps: - providing brake fluid to the brake fluid reservoir while carrying out all subsequent steps, - opening a bleeder screw on at least one brake cylinder, - starting the hydraulic pump, - opening and closing of at least a valve, - stopping the hydraulic pump, and - closing the bleeder screw, wherein the steps of starting and stopping the hydraulic pump and the steps of opening and closing the valve(s) are carried out by an electronic stability control system.

Container system

A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly.

Device and method for packaging and merchandising personal healthcare products

The invention provides a device and method for packaging and merchandising personal healthcare products. A first aspect of the invention provides a device for storing health care products, comprising: a plurality of product containers, each product container including: a body; a dispensing portion; and an attachment feature; and a housing including a mating feature adapted to be compatible with the attachment feature of each of the plurality of product containers, wherein connection of the attachment feature of a product container and the mating feature of the housing substantially and non-fixedly secures the product container to the housing.

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Device and method for packaging and merchandising personal healthcare products

The invention provides a device and method for packaging and merchandising personal healthcare products. A first aspect of the invention provides a device for storing health care products, comprising: a plurality of product containers, each product container including: a body; a dispensing portion; and an attachment feature; and a housing including a mating feature adapted to be compatible with the attachment feature of each of the plurality of product containers, wherein connection of the attachment feature of a product container and the mating feature of the housing substantially and non-fixedly secures the product container to the housing.

Mobile device external controller module

An external controller module is configured for electrically coupling a mobile device to the one or more peripheral devices. The external controller module includes an interface port for coupling to a communication port of the mobile device and a number of interface ports for coupling the external controller module to respective peripheral devices. The controller module operating system includes device driver program code for facilitating electrical communication between the peripheral device and the mobile device without installing the device driver program code on the mobile device.

Fluidic circulation device.

A fluidic circulation device has a chamber containing a fluid flow device in the form of a Coanda nozzle (B). Primary fluid is supplied to the Coanda nozzle B through an inlet (A) to create fluid circulation in the chamber before discharging through an outlet (C). Thus fluid emerging from the nozzle (B) flows round the outside of an attachment surface entraining surrounding fluid present in the chamber to produce circulation round a path (K-E-F-D) including a non-return flap valve (D). The path also includes a processing zone such as a tube heat exchanger (H) having an inlet (G) and an outlet (J) for coolant. Alternatively the processing zone may be a gas scrubber Fig. 3 (not shown), a flare/combustor/incinerator, a filtration system, a catalytic reactor, mass transfer hardware, or a mixer. The device provides a fluidic circulation method of increasing efficiency and enables fluids to have a longer contact time with activating surfaces or other fluids. <IMAGE>

Anti-epileptogenic agents

Methods and compounds useful for the inhibition of convulsive disorders, including epilepsy, are disclosed. The methods and compounds of the invention inhibit or prevent ictogenesis and/or epileptogenesis. Methods for preparing the compounds of the invention are also described.

Apparatus for data retention and supply noise mitigation using clamps

An apparatus is provided which comprises: a first power gate transistor coupled to an ungated power supply node and a gated power supply node, the first power gate transistor having a gate terminal controllable by a first logic; and a second power gate coupled to the ungated power supply node and the gated power supply node, the second power gate transistor having a gate terminal controllable by a second logic, wherein the first power gate transistor is larger than the second power gate transistor, and wherein the second logic is operable to: weakly turn on the second power gate, fully turn on the second power gate, turn off the second power gate, and connecting the second power gate as diode.

Communications method and device

Wireless repeater for a duplex communication system implementing a protection based on oscillation detection

A modular wireless repeater typically deployed with a roof-mounted tower­signal antenna and a base unit with a base unit antenna located within the building, to which the tower-signal antenna and the base unit are connected by the user or a satellite TV installer using a 750 coaxial cable. The system allows a customer to purchase a unit for all wireless service providers in a given frequency band, such as Cellular, PCS, GSM900, or DCS, etc., and then add on modules for additional types of service that the customer may desire in the future. The system also detects and prevents low-level oscillations. The wireless repeater also performs intelligent power control allowing it to function properly with near and far base unit antennas as well as near and far mobile stations.

Apparatus for data retention and supply noise mitigation using clamps

An apparatus is provided which comprises: a first power gate transistor coupled to an ungated power supply node and a gated power supply node, the first power gate transistor having a gate terminal controllable by a first logic; and a second power gate coupled to the ungated power supply node and the gated power supply node, the second power gate transistor having a gate terminal controllable by a second logic, wherein the first power gate transistor is larger than the second power gate transistor, and wherein the second logic is operable to: weakly turn on the second power gate, fully turn on the second power gate, turn off the second power gate, and connecting the second power gate as diode.

Fluid flow device

Dual loop digital low drop regulator and current sharing control apparatus for distributable voltage regulators

Described is an apparatus which comprises: a plurality of transistors coupled to an input power supply and to a load; a first comparator with a first node coupled to the load, and a second node coupled to a first reference; a second comparator with a first node coupled to the load, and a second node coupled to a second reference, the second reference being different from the first reference; and a logic unit to receive output of the first comparator and output of the second comparator, the logic unit to turn on or off transistors of the plurality of transistors according to outputs of the first and second comparators.

Fluid flow processing device

Operating system for a seat

A vehicle seat system includes a vehicle seat, a main controller, a plurality of hub controllers connected to the main controller, and a plurality of seat devices operatively coupled to the seat. Each seat device is connected to a corresponding one of the hub controllers and operatively coupled to the main controller through the hub controllers. At least two of the seat devices are connected to a single one of the hub controllers.

System, method, and module for rf-signal coverage for automotive vehicles

An antenna system for an automotive vehicle includes an outside antenna that is located outside of the automotive vehicle, an inside antenna that includes an RF radiating cable and that is located inside of the automotive vehicle, and a wireless communication module. The inside antenna is connected between the outside antenna and the wireless communication module such that all signals received and transmitted by the outside antenna are received and transmitted through the inside antenna.

Fluid flow device

A fluid flow device for redirecting and enhancing fluid flow has a plurality of parallel vanes or baffles (1) arranged to form parallel inlets between each vane or baffle. Each vane or baffle has an upstream and a downstream planar portion (7, 8) which is at an angle of 125° to 155° to the downstream portion. The width of the inlets is of a similar magnitude to the thickness of the intervening baffle or vane. The fluid flow device causes the incident fluid flow to be deflected by a larger amount than would be expected and causes the flow through each inlet to be cascaded into a unitary flow downstream of the vanes, the velocity and mass flow increasing along the array of vanes. The device may be used in a wide number of applications such as power generation, ventilation of buildings, flares, heat exchange, oil separation, etc.

Method of using physical movement for virtual gameplay control and associated apparatus

A method and apparatus for using physical movement, e.g. associated with a physical therapy, for virtual gameplay control. A selection of an exercise is received from a user interface. After the selection, data associated with the exercise can be read from memory. The data includes a plurality of joints to detect and expected positions of each of the joints. A plurality of frames of a performance of a user performing the exercise are received, from sensors such as a video camera. Each of the joints within each of the frames can be detected, and a change in positions of joints can be determined. Subsequently, an indication of success that the exercise was performed correctly is sent to the user interface. A character in the game then takes an action, thus in this manner, the user can reliably control their character's in-game actions.

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Wireless repeater for a duplex communication system implementing a protection based on oscillation detection

A modular wireless repeater typically deployed with a roof-mounted tower­signal antenna and a base unit with a base unit antenna located within the building, to which the tower-signal antenna and the base unit are connected by the user or a satellite TV installer using a 750 coaxial cable. The system allows a customer to purchase a unit for all wireless service providers in a given frequency band, such as Cellular, PCS, GSM900, or DCS, etc., and then add on modules for additional types of service that the customer may desire in the future. The system also detects and prevents low-level oscillations. The wireless repeater also performs intelligent power control allowing it to function properly with near and far base unit antennas as well as near and far mobile stations.

Wireless repeater for a duplex communication system implementing a protection based on oscillation detection

Surface wave breaker

The Surface Wave Breaker is designed to prevent false triggering of a seismic sensor that may be caused by surface wave propagation induced by non-seismic activities such as nearby heavy machinery, or any form of Human induced vibration & impact. Such surface waves will be effectively filtered or attenuated by the Surface Wave Breaker. A gap, hereby known as the surface wave breaker, is created in the floor surrounding the sensor or the base of the sensor to break the propagation of the surface vibration or shock waves, as shown in figure 1 and 2. The exact location and size of the seismic sensor or the base of the sensor is first predetermined. A surface wave breaker of a desire size is created around the sensor or the base of the sensor, as illustrated in Figure 2. The surface can be made of any rigid material, for example concrete. The surface wave breaker surrounding the sensor can be covered by a filler material of any kind, or inserted with any kind of barrier or left empty.

Active inductor based high-bandwidth 2-state 4-way data serialization apparatus and method

An apparatus enables a high-bandwidth 4-way data serializing (4:1 serializer) digital-to-analog converter. The apparatus uses active inductor-based bandwidth extension technique for two-stage driver enabling design of quarter-rate 4-way data serializing transmitter. The 4:1 serializer output bandwidth is extended by gate-resistor-peaked n-type transistor load working as an active inductor. A current steering switch with current source is used as the final driver. The 4:1 serializer includes a pulse width tuning technique with tunable ground voltage on the ground terminal of a pulse generator to tune an effective threshold voltage of the pulse generator. A Bessel-like LC filter is coupled to an output of the 4:1 serializer. The filter includes shunt peaking paths that provide zeros, which natively cancel large parasitic capacitance at a shunt peaking node. As such, active and passive devices including driver circuitry, ESD diodes, and any other sensing circuitry are flexibly added on any LC filter nodes.

Apparatus for data retention and supply noise mitigation using clamps

An apparatus is provided which comprises: a first power gate transistor coupled to an ungated power supply node and a gated power supply node, the first power gate transistor having a gate terminal controllable by a first logic; and a second power gate coupled to the ungated power supply node and the gated power supply node, the second power gate transistor having a gate terminal controllable by a second logic, wherein the first power gate transistor is larger than the second power gate transistor, and wherein the second logic is operable to: weakly turn on the second power gate, fully turn on the second power gate, turn off the second power gate, and connecting the second power gate as diode.