| Empire Technology Development LLC Patent applications |
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| 20120132353 | Graphene Production Using Laser Heated Crystal Growth - Implementations and techniques for producing graphene are generally disclosed. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120132071 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD USING AN ULTRASONIC WAVE - An air purification system comprises a chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet, a plurality of flexible wires hanging from a ceiling of the chamber, a spray mechanism configured to spray droplets in the chamber, and a sound wave generator configured to generate a standing sound wave in the chamber. During operation of the air purification system, the plurality of flexible wires are elastically deformed by the standing sound wave generated by the sound wave generator such that portions of the plurality of flexible wires converge at nodes of the sound wave, and also the droplets move to the nodes of the standing sound wave, while trapping particles in the air during the movement to the nodes. The droplets collide against and are adsorbed to the plurality of flexible wires at the nodes of the sound wave. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120130056 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL USING COMPOUND CAPABLE OF PHOTOISOMERIZATION - Technologies are generally described for controlling temperature using compounds capable of photoisomerization. In some examples, a temperature control apparatus includes a first receiving unit configured to contain a compound capable of photoisomerization, a second receiving unit configured to contain the compound capable of photoisomerization, a first filter configured to pass first light from a first light source, and a second filter configured to pass second light from a second light source. Further, the first and second receiving units are coupled to each other so that the compound capable of photoisomerization may be circulated between the first and second receiving units, and the compound capable of photoisomerization in the first receiving unit and the second receiving unit is photoisomerized by at least one of the first light and the second light. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129025 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - Technologies are generally described for a battery, a method for implementing a battery and a rechargeable battery system. In some examples, the rechargeable battery system includes a battery. The battery may include a first electrode including a tantalum component, a vanadium component and a boron component. The battery may further include a second electrode and an electrical insulator between the first and the second electrode. The battery system may include a housing, where the housing includes the first electrode, and where the housing is effective to communicate light and oxygen to the first electrode. A sensor may be disposed so as to be effective to detect a reaction of tantalum and oxygen in the housing and generate a reaction signal in response. A processor may be in electrical communication with the sensor and effective to receive the reaction signal and generate an indication based on the reaction signal. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128869 | PHASE CHANGE ENERGY STORAGE IN CERAMIC NANOTUBE COMPOSITES - The present disclosure generally relates to methods and systems for forming phase change material composites and to the thus formed phase change material composites. In some examples, a method for forming a phase change material (PCM) composite may include dispersing nanowire material in a nonpolar solvent to form a nanowire-solvent dispersion, adding a PCM to the nanowire-solvent dispersion to form a nanowire-solvent-PCM dispersion, heating the nanowire-solvent-PCM dispersion, and removing the solvent. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120127296 | FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS AND FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION METHOD - A fingerprint authentication apparatus and a fingerprint authentication are provided. The fingerprint authentication apparatus is configured to prevent infection from viruses or bacteria and quickly and accurately perform fingerprint authentication. The fingerprint authentication apparatus includes an irradiation section that irradiates a mounting section when a finger is not detected to prevent infection. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120121793 | NANOSCALE COLLAGEN PARTICLES AND MEMBRANES - Nano scale collagen particles can be obtained from an embrittling and attrition process that reduces the size of collagen particles to the nano scale. These nano scale collagen particles have many favorable properties such as providing beneficial and enhanced properties for cell seeding and wound healing. The nano scale collagen particles can be included in biocompatible (e.g., biostable or biodegradable) compositions and are useful for wound treatment and management, as well as in cell cultures and tissue engineering implants. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119001 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION INHIBITION - A system for reducing environmental contamination from structure demolition can include a fluid first aqueous composition having an alginic acid or alginate dissolved in water, and a fluid second aqueous composition having a calcium salt dissolved in water. The system can be used in a method for reducing environmental contamination from structure demolition. The method can be conducted by: applying the first aqueous composition to a structure to be demolished; applying the second aqueous composition to the first composition on the structure such that the alginic acid or alginate undergoes gelation into a gel; and demolishing the structure such that the gel captures particles and inhibits environmental contamination from the particles. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120115104 | MULTI-ROOTED TOOTH EXTRACTION DEVICE - A multi-rooted tooth extraction device can include a cutting tool that can be inserted between the roots of a tooth to be extracted. A bracing tool can be coupled to the cutting tool to brace against the crown and a pressure can be applied such that the tooth can be cut from the root to the crown. The separate pieces of the tooth can then be easily removed. The ability of the bracing tool to be decoupled from the cutting tool can allow for improved leverage and usability of the cutting tool while being inserted between the roots. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120111738 | GAS SENSOR TESTING DEVICE - Techniques are generally described for a gas sensor testing device. In some examples, the gas sensor testing device comprises a chamber including a wall having an inside surface and an outside surface, the inside surface defining a gas channel, the wall including at least one water molecule. In some examples, the gas sensor testing device includes a first electrode wire coupled to the outside surface of the wall. In some examples, the gas sensor testing device includes a second electrode wire coupled to the inside surface of the wall. In some examples, the wires are operable to generate a current through the wall when a voltage is applied across the wires. In some examples, the current is effective to electrolyze the at least one water molecule to generate a gas. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120111110 | SHOCK ABSORPTION PLATFORM - Technologies are generally described for effectively damping the vibration of a platform. In some examples, a platform system for minimizing shock to an object includes a base, a platform effective to carry the object, a number of actuators coupled between the platform and the base and being configured to adjust an orientation of the platform based on control signals, a number of accelerometers positioned on the base, and a processor coupled to the accelerometers and the actuators. The processor is programmed to collect acceleration data from the accelerometers, determine an acceleration vector of the platform from the acceleration data, compensate for the acceleration vector by determining travels and travel directions for the actuators in an effort to maintain contact between the platform and the object, and generate control signals to actuate the actuators with the travels in the travel directions. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120109870 | SCALABLE REASONING USING A POLARITY-BASED MODULE - Modularization-based reasoning of reasoning tasks is provided. Performing a reasoning task includes receiving the reasoning task. Symbols in the reasoning task are interpreted to extract a module from the knowledge base. The reasoning task is them performed with the extracted module to obtain a result of the reasoning task. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120109111 | FENESTRATION SYSTEM - A fenestration system can be useful for draining cysts, abscesses, or other bodily cavities. A fenestration system can include: a drainage screwdriver; a drainage screw removably receivable onto the drainage screwdriver; and a drainage cap removably coupleable with the drainage screw when the drainage screw removed from the drainage screwdriver. The drainage screwdriver can receive the drainage screw so that the drainage screw can be screwed through tissue and/or cyst or abscess sac. The drainage screwdriver can then release the drainage screw so that it is inserted into the tissue, cyst, or abscess so as to be capable of drainage. A lumen in the drainage screw can function similarly to a drainage tube. The drainage cap can be applied to the drainage screw to close the lumen to inhibit other fluids or particles from entering into the tissue, cyst, or abscess via the lumen. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120107743 | LITHOGRAPHY USING PHOTORESIST WITH PHOTOINITIATOR AND PHOTOINHIBITOR - Technologies are generally described for a photoresist and methods and systems effective to form a pattern in a photoresist on a substrate. In some examples, the photoresist includes a resin, a photoinitiator and a photoinhibitor. The photoinitiator may be effective to generate a first reactant upon the absorption of at least one photon of a particular wavelength of light. The first reactant may be effective to render the resin soluble or insoluble in a photoresist developer. The photoinhibitor may be effective to generate a second reactant upon the absorption of at least one photon of the particular wavelength of light. The second reactant may be effective to inhibit the first reactant. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120106974 | FORMATION OF AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE - Technologies are generally described for an optical waveguide, methods and systems effective to form an optical waveguide, and an optical system including an optical waveguide. In some examples, the optical waveguide may include a silicon oxynitride region in a wall of the silicon substrate. The silicon oxynitride region may define an inner region of the optical waveguide. The wall may define a via. The optical waveguide may include a silicon oxide region in the substrate. The silicon oxide region may define an outer region of the optical waveguide adjacent to the inner region. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120106797 | IDENTIFICATION OF OBJECTS IN A VIDEO - Techniques related to identifying objects in a video are generally described. One example method for identifying a moving object in a video may include generating a background frame and a foreground frame based on the video, comparing the foreground and the background frames at each corresponding location, acquiring an object area based on the comparison, determining if object area contains a moving object based on size and shape of the object area, identifying the moving object against templates of target objects, and updating the background frame according to the comparison. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120106597 | Collaborative Data Sharing for CDMA Interference Subtraction - Implementations and techniques for collaborative data sharing for CDMA interference subtraction are generally disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120105835 | ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS - Techniques associated with energy storage devices are generally described. An example energy storage device includes a battery integrated with a sensor such as an optical waveguide. The sensor can be arranged in contact with an outer wall of the battery and can be configured to detect a safety condition associated with the battery. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120104611 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE WITH INSULATED THROUGH SILICON VIA - Techniques described herein generally relate to laminated semiconductor structures. In some examples, method of forming a polyimide film are described. An example method may include forming a through hole in a laminated semiconductor structure that includes multiple stacked semiconductor layers. An inner wall of the laminated semiconductor structure can define the through hole. The inner wall can be exposed to a solution including a salt of polyamic acid and/or a polyamic acid that can be precipitated on the inner wall. The precipitated polyamic acid on the inner wall can be transformed into a polyimide film substantially coating the inner wall. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103657 | HIGH-SPEED CARD CABLE - Techniques described herein generally relate to ground planes. In some examples, an electrical cable is described that can include multiple signal lines. The multiple signal lines can be arranged to extend along a length of the electrical cable. A ground plane can be spaced apart from the multiple signal lines. The ground plane can include a mesh structure and an electrically conductive layer that is arranged to coat the mesh structure. The mesh structure can include multiple resin fibers. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103535 | EXFOLIATION OF GRAPHENE BY MULTILAYER COEXTRUSION - Exfolilation of graphene from graphite using multilayer coextrusion is generally disclosed. In some example embodiments, graphite may be dispersed within a first processing material, and the first processing material and a second processing material may be co-extruded through a plurality of series coupled layer multiplication dies to exfoliate graphene from the graphite. The graphene may be separated from the resulting multi-layered material. In some example embodiments, graphite flake and/or expanded graphite may be dispersed within the first processing material. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103191 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING AIR - Air purification systems comprising a plurality of disks, and methods for their use, are provided. Each of the plurality of disks comprises a metal substrate, an undercoat layer disposed on the metal substrate, a photosensitive layer disposed on the undercoat layer, and a charge transfer layer disposed on the photosensitive layer. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103065 | PHOTOACOUSTIC SENSOR - A photoacoustic gas sensor, system and method is generally described. In some examples, a photoacoustic gas sensor includes a MEMS-based wavelength-selective optical modulator and a ring array of acoustic sensors. The MEMS-based optical modulator can be adapted to provide flexible wavelength selectivity such that a large number of chemical compounds may be detected. The ring array of acoustic sensors can be adapted to measure photoacoustically generated acoustic signals without the need for resonant enhancement of a photoacoustic cell of the gas sensor. In some examples, a unique uncorrelated and deterministic signal may be used to modulate each light wavelength of interest. Signal processing may be used that allows the simultaneous measurement of the absorption spectra of multiple optical wavelengths as well as the rejection of unwanted acoustic noise. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120100460 | CALCIUM HEXABORIDE ANODES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - An electrochemical cell includes an anode containing calcium hexaboride, where the electrochemical device is an alkaline cell or an air cathode cell. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120096908 | LOCK SYSTEM - Techniques are generally described for a lock system. An example lock system includes a lock with a lock module that controls a lock mechanism. The lock is configured to transmit optical signals to a key. The key reflects the optical signals back to the lock. The key is configured to encode the optical signals with a combination. The lock module is configured to determine whether the combination is valid. The lock module actuates the locking mechanism when the key is determined to be valid. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120096239 | Low Power Execution of a Multithreaded Program - Technologies for low power execution of one or more threads of a multithreaded program by one or more processing elements are generally disclosed. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120084785 | RESOURCE RESERVATION - Technologies are generally described for systems and methods for requesting a reservation between a first and a second processor. In some examples, the method includes receiving a reservation request at the second processor from the first processor. The reservation request may include an identification of a resource in communication with the second processor, a time range, first key information relating to the first processor, and a first signature of the first processor based on the first key information. In some examples, the method includes verifying, by the second processor, the reservation request based on the first key information and the first signature. In some examples, the method includes determining, by the second processor, whether to accept the reservation request. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120084232 | FLAT RATE PRICING WITH PACKET-FREQUENCY-AWARE BILLING SYSTEM FOR MOBILE BROADBAND COMMUNICATION - An information processing apparatus stores a first threshold of a common carrier, the common carrier charging according to the first threshold to be applied to a packet communication volume in each first unit period; performs a packet communication to and from a communication apparatus of the common carrier; calculates a packet communication volume in each second unit period shorter than the first unit period; and controls the packet communication based on the packet communication volume in the second unit period so as to keep the packet communication volume in the first unit period below the first threshold. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120083299 | Model Based Doppler Compensation Using Traffic Data - Implementations and techniques for model based Doppler compensation using traffic data are generally disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082921 | Metal Air Battery Including a Composite Anode - Implementations and techniques for metal air batteries including a composite anode are generally disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082907 | Rechargeable Zinc Air Battery and Anode - Implementations and techniques for rechargeable zinc air batteries are generally disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082889 | Containing Electrolyte Leaks - Implementations and techniques for containing electrolyte leaks are generally disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082383 | PROJECTING PATTERNS FOR HIGH RESOLUTION TEXTURE EXTRACTION - Camera-based texture extraction in Augmented Reality (AR) systems is enhanced by manipulating projected patterns. One or more fine line patterns are projected onto a textured surface, a Moiré interference pattern measured, and different properties of the projected pattern(s) adjusted until the Moiré interference pattern measurements indicate that a similar texture pattern to that of the three dimensional target is being projected. Thereby, the target texture may be more closely matched even as sub-pixel resolutions, variable lighting conditions, and/or complicated geometries. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082027 | Determining Optimum Delivery Conditions Associated with a Restoration Plan in a Communication Network - Technologies for determining optimum delivery conditions associated with a restoration plan that addresses potentially troubled nodes are generally disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120081360 | Generation of Depth Data Based on Spatial Light Pattern - Technologies are generally described for generating depth data based on a spatial light pattern. In some examples, a method of generating depth data includes obtaining an image of one or more objects on which a spatial light pattern is projected, wherein blurring of the spatial light pattern in the image monotonously increases or decreases in a depth direction, calculating a value of a spatial frequency component of the image in a local image area around a pixel of interest, and determining depth data corresponding to the calculated value of the spatial frequency component by utilizing a preset relationship between depths and values of the spatial frequency component. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120080107 | Cyclonic Catalytic Ducts - Implementations and techniques for cyclonic catalytic ducts are generally disclosed. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120079591 | Data Filtering for Communication Devices - Technologies are generally described for data filtering for communication devices. In one example, a method of receiving data from a data source on a communication device is disclosed. The method includes determining, at the communication device, a domain name of the data source. The method also includes determining, at the communication device, one or more communication networks the communication device is connected to. The method further includes processing, at the communication device, the domain name for acceptance based on the one or more connected communication networks. The method also includes receiving the data from the data source, at the communication device, if the domain name is accepted. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120077094 | Air Cathode Tubes for Rechargeable Metal Air Batteries - Implementations and techniques for employing cathode tubes in metal air battery devices or systems are generally disclosed. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120069748 | DYNAMIC MOBILE APPLICATION QUALITY-OF-SERVICE MONITOR - Technologies are generally described for determining a quality-of-service of mobile applications. In some examples, a process for determining a quality-of-service of a mobile application executing on a mobile device coupled to a network includes collecting, by a mobile monitoring application (MMA), network usage measurements associated with multiple network communication sessions from a first network communication layer, wherein the multiple network communication sessions are conducted via the network and are associated with the mobile device. The process may also include evaluating, by the MMA, the collected network usage measurements to determine application-specific usage data associated with the mobile application, and determining, by the MMA, the quality-of-service of the mobile application based on the application-specific usage data. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120068845 | MEASURING AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF A USER EXPERIENCE - A disposable nozzle for use on the discharge end of the barrel of a needleless injector is threaded onto the front end of a holder mounted in the barrel. A resilient detent extending outwardly at an acute angle from the inner wall of a recess in the rear end of the nozzle repeatedly enters and exits notches in a sleeve on the holder when the nozzle is mounted on the holder providing an audible signal that the nozzle has not been used. Reverse rotation of the nozzle during removal from the holder results in breaking of the detent. Thus, mounting of a used nozzle on the holder would not be accompanied by a signal that the nozzle is unused. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067737 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING PARTICLES AND FOR RECOVERING ELECTROCHEMICALLY REACTIVE MATERIAL - A method and apparatus for producing particles from a starting material, which includes at least one electrochemically-reactive material, with metal counter ions is disclosed. The starting material can be a bulk material, a virgin material, a purified, recovered material, and/or an industrial waste. The electrochemical-reactive material can be recovered in particle form, including microparticles and/or nanoparticles. The recovered material can be substantially pure electrochemically-reactive material or an alloy of the electrochemically-reactive material. In some embodiments, one or more electrochemically-reactive materials can be selectively recovered from the starting material. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120064893 | PREDICTION OF MOBILE BANDWIDTH AND USAGE REQUIREMENTS - Techniques for determining data requirements for cellular phone use within one or more cells of a cellular network. A central processing repository receives user information identifying a cellular phone user within a cell of the network. In response, the central processing repository accesses usage profile information. The usage profile information specifies historical data usage in the cell for a given location and time. The central processing repository determines, based on the usage profile information, a current mode of operation and a probability that the current mode of operation will change. The central processing repository provides the current mode of operation and probability of mode change to a cell tower of the cell. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120060645 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - An energy storage system is generally disclosed. An example system includes a flywheel having a substantially cylindrical flywheel portion, and a housing defining a substantially cylindrical cavity configured so as to receive the substantially cylindrical flywheel portion. The flywheel is rotatable in the cavity about a central axis of the flywheel, and an energy exchange device is configured to convert between electrical energy and kinetic energy associated with rotation of the flywheel. The system may also have a magnetic restraint arranged to exert a magnetic restraining force on the flywheel in a direction towards the central axis. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120060643 | ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - Energy storage devices for storing energy are provided. An energy storage device includes a flywheel disposed in a chamber of a journal. A gas bearing is formed between an outer face of the flywheel and an inner face of the journal. The gas bearing exerts a compressive force on the flywheel, which allows for higher rotational velocities and higher energy storage. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120060339 | DISASSEMBLING AND RECYCLING A BATTERY - A disassembled battery and methods for disassembling the battery are provided. Holes are formed in an enclosure of the battery and a fluid is injected into the batter to inactivate an electrolyte inside the battery. The enclosure of the battery is then cut to define strips in the enclosure that can be peeled back to expose a core inside the battery. The core can be extracted and recycled. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120059920 | Traffic Modeling of Overlaid Networks - Implementations and techniques for traffic modeling of overlaid networks are generally disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120057567 | Dynamic Internetwork Load Balancing - Examples are disclosed for executing vertical handovers of wireless devices configured to couple with heterogeneous wireless networks. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120057454 | Admission and Eviction Policies for Mobile Devices with Non-Telephonic Functionality - Implementations and techniques for admission and/or eviction policies for wireless devices having non-telephonic functionality are generally disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120056847 | AUGMENTED REALITY PROXIMITY SENSING - Technologies are generally described for employing proximity sensing mechanisms in augmented reality (AR) systems. Sensors strategically placed on AR eyeglasses in locations such as right and/or left arms, bridge, or flip-up feature of the eyeglasses may be used to detect AR eyeglass usage for power management and/or to provide user interface elements like volume control, display controls, user input, and comparable ones. According to some examples, the sensors may be mechanical sensors, capacitive sensors, optical sensors, inductive sensors, magnetic sensors, and/or similar components. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120056159 | CONTROLLED QUANTUM DOT GROWTH - The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for controlled quantum dot growth as well as a quantum dot structures. In some examples, a method is described that includes one or more of providing a substrate, forming a defect on the substrate, depositing a layer on the substrate and forming quantum dots along the defect. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120047023 | DISPLAY MANAGEMENT - Technologies are generally described for managing display of data on a display. In some examples, the display includes a display area. In some examples, a method for managing display of data on the display includes receiving a first request from a first user, to display first data in the display area. In some examples, the method includes determining a first price for the first user, to display the first data in a first display sub-area in the display area and allocating in a memory the first data to the first display sub-area. In some examples, the method includes receiving a second request from a second user, to display second data in the display area. In some examples, the method includes determining a second price for the second user, to display the second data in a second display sub-area in the display area and allocating in the memory the second data to the second display sub-area. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120044051 | REMOTE DISPLAY CONTROL - Technologies are generally described for controlling remote display. In some examples, a method for controlling a remote display device using a handheld computing device includes receiving, by a handheld computing device, one or more data from one or more remote display devices over a wireless communication network, selecting a remote display device based on the received data and sending a control signal to the selected remote display device. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120043268 | BRINE DISPOSAL SYSTEM FOR A BRINE SOURCE - Brine disposal systems are configured to receive brine from a brine source and to passively collect seawater from a nearby ocean during high tide using one or more tidal forces. Tidal movements during high tide, low tide, or both may be used to mix and thereby dilute the brine with the seawater. The mixture of seawater and brine is then passively discharged into the ocean during low tide using the tidal force, thereby minimizing the impacts on the marine ecosystem. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120037341 | Fluid Cooling - A fluid cooling system comprising a pipe unit through which coolant fluid flows. The pipe unit is provided with one or more actuators at least a part of which is formed of shape memory alloy. The actuators are configured to extend by applied heat. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120035840 | VEHICLE SPEED MONITOR - A vehicle speed monitor for monitoring the speed of a moving vehicle is provided to the vehicle at an entrance to a road. The vehicle speed monitor records instantaneous accelerations of the vehicle along three axes over time. The vehicle speed monitor may be implemented as a contact or contactless integrated circuit (IC) card. The vehicle speed monitor is returned at an exit from the road, and scalar instantaneous speeds of the vehicle are determined from the recorded instantaneous accelerations in the vehicle speed monitor. The scalar instantaneous speeds are compared to one or more speed limits between the entrance and the exit to determine any speed limit violation. The vehicle speed monitor may also function as an electronic toll card where a toll is determined from the entrance and the exit. At the exit, the driver of the vehicle is charged with a fine and a toll, if any. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034421 | PRECISION SPACING FOR STACKED WAFER ASSEMBLIES - An assembly including a first wafer, a second wafer, a spacing wafer configured to be positioned between the first wafer and the second wafer, and a plurality of spacing elements configured to be positioned within the spacing wafer and to contact the first wafer and the second wafer, the spacing elements sized to define a first spacing distance between the first wafer and the second wafer. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034141 | FLUORINE BASED VANADIUM BORIDE NANOPARTICLE SYNTHESIS - The present disclosure generally relates to Vanadium Boride nanoparticle synthesis. In some examples, a method is described that includes fluorine based Vanadium Boride nanoparticle synthesis. In some examples, the method includes providing Vanadium Boride battery waste products, treating the battery waste products to treat precursors for fluoridation, heating the precursors for fluoridation to form VF | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033577 | Wireless Home Network Routing Protocol - Techniques for a node in a wireless network to process packets are disclosed. An example method includes registering with a network-management system in the network to become a node in the network, determining neighboring nodes, measuring costs of wireless links to its neighboring nodes, measuring radio characteristic levels of the wireless links to its neighboring nodes, sending a link-state advertisement to the network-management system, the link-state packets providing its neighboring relationships and the costs of the wireless links to its neighboring nodes, receiving link weights from the network-management system, computing a routing table for a link-state routing protocol based on (1) the sum of the link weights and the radio characteristic levels for the corresponding wireless links to its neighboring nodes, and (2) a topology of the network, and processing the packets using the routing table. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033556 | COMMUNICATION NETWORK MONITORING - Techniques described herein generally include methods, devices and systems related to monitoring a flow of data packets in a communication network. Some example devices may include one or more of a stream capture unit, and/or an analyzer. The stream capture unit can be coupled to a communication network, and configured to monitor a flow of data packets associated with communication steams in the communication network, and identify a first stream of data packets and a second stream of data packets from the monitored flow of data packets. The first stream and the second stream are associated with a single destination. The analyzer can be coupled to the stream capture unit and configured to identify an event associated with from the first stream identified by the stream capture unit, identify information related to the identified event from the second stream identified by the stream capture unit, and determine a response based on the event and the information related to the event. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031566 | Removing and Segregating Components from Printed Circuit Boards - Implementations and techniques for removing and segregating components from printed circuit boards are generally disclosed. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031453 | Control System for Thermoelectric Devices - A system and method to control a thermoelectric device using a microcontroller is provided. The system and method include a temperature sensor operatively coupled to a microcontroller that has a central processing unit, at least one memory device, and a module for generating at least one pulse width modulation signal. The at least one pulse width modulation signal generated by the microcontroller has “ON” and “OFF” states to drive the thermoelectric device. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031431 | SUPERCRITICAL NOBLE GASES AND CLEANING METHODS - A cleaning system can include a noble gas, and one or more vessels configured to convert the noble gas into a supercritical fluid, and/or receive and clean an article of manufacture with the noble gas in the supercritical fluid state. A cleaning process can include converting a noble gas into a supercritical fluid state; and cleaning an article of manufacture with the noble gas in the supercritical fluid state so as to remove one or more contaminates from the article of manufacture. A cleaning composition can include a noble gas in a supercritical fluid state, and a textile article of manufacture having one or more contaminates located in the supercritical noble gas. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120030884 | SUPERCRITICAL NOBLE GASES AND COLORING METHODS - A coloring system can include a noble gas, colorant, and one or more vessels configured to convert the noble gas into a supercritical fluid, and/or receive and color an article of manufacture with the noble gas in the supercritical fluid state. A coloring process can include converting a noble gas into a supercritical fluid state; dissolving, suspending, or absorbing a colorant into the supercritical noble gas, and coloring an article of manufacture with the noble gas in the supercritical fluid state. A coloring composition can include a noble gas in a supercritical fluid state, and a colorant located in the supercritical noble gas. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120028786 | FABRICATION OF CORDIERITE ARTICLE USING WASTE STEEL SLAGS - A method of fabricating a cordierite article from one or more steel slags such as blast furnace slag, converter slag and electric furnace slag. The cordierite article is useful for a particulate filter such as Diesel Particulate Filter. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028690 | Active Electrical Tilt Antenna Apparatus with Distributed Amplifier - In various embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatus for wirelessly transmitting or receiving communication signals may include multiple active elements to transmit or receive communication signals wirelessly; and multiple active modules correspondingly coupled to the multiple active elements and configured to cooperate with respective ones of the multiple active elements; in which the respective ones of the multiple active modules include a power amplifier configured to amplify communication signals to be transmitted and a low noise amplifier configured to amplify communication signals received, and in which the respective ones of the multiple active modules further include a first phase shift configured to shift phases of the communication signals to be transmitted and a second phase shift configured to shift phases of the communication signals received. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026837 | SOUND DIRECTION DETECTION - In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a process for determining a direction vector of a sound source is described. The process may be implemented to detect, by a first sound sensor, a first sound pressure of a sound wave propagated from the sound source, and detect, by a second sound sensor, a second sound pressure of the sound wave. The process may further be implemented to determine, by a processor, the direction vector of the sound source relative to the first sound sensor and second sound sensor, wherein the direction vector is based on the first sound pressure, the second sound pressure, and a first distance between a first physical location of the first sound sensor and a second physical location of the second sound sensor. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023577 | VERIFYING WORK PERFORMED BY UNTRUSTED COMPUTING NODES - Techniques for verifying work performed by untrusted computing nodes are provided. A central computing system determines a first computation that is to be performed, at least in part, by a first untrusted computing node. The central computing system also determines a transformation function that is applied to the first computation to produce an equivalent second computation that is to be performed, at least in part, by a second untrusted computing node. The central computing system assigns the first computation to the first untrusted computing node and the second computation to the second untrusted computing node while keeping the transformation function secret. The central computing system receives a first result for the first computation and a second result for the second computation. The central computing system analyzes the first and second results to verify the work performed by the first and second untrusted computing nodes. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120023186 | OUTPUTTING CONTENT FROM MULTIPLE DEVICES - Technologies are generally described for outputting content from multiple devices. In some examples, a method includes receiving content from a first content output device at a processor. In some examples, the method further includes recording at least a portion of the content by the processor. In some examples, the method further includes determining an identifier of the content by the processor based on the portion. In some examples, the method further includes determining a source of the content by the processor based on the identifier. In some examples, the method further includes requesting that the content be sent from the source to a second content output device. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022790 | TOPOGRAPHY RECORDING TECHNIQUES - Techniques for topography recording are provided. In at least some implementations, a topography recording device includes a position determination unit configured to obtain coordinate data of a location; a sensor unit configured to determine the inclination of terrain at the location; a processing unit coupled to the position determination unit and the sensor unit, and configured to calculate the gradient of the terrain at the location based on the inclination of the terrain at the location, and to generate a map indicating three-dimensional terrain in the vicinity of the location based on the coordinate data of the location and the gradient of the terrain at the location. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120014575 | Hybrid 2-D ECG Data Compression Based on Wavelet Transforms - Implementations and techniques for hybrid 2-D ECG data compression based on wavelet transforms are generally disclosed. In accordance with some implementations, a method for compressing electrocardiogram (ECG) data may include receiving a one-dimensional (1-D) ECG signal, generating a two-dimensional (2-D) ECG data array from the 1-D ECG signal, wavelet transforming the 2-D ECG data array to generate wavelet coefficients including a low frequency subband, a first intermediate frequency subband, a second intermediate frequency subband, and a high-frequency subband, and encoding the wavelet coefficients to generate compressed ECG data. Encoding the wavelet coefficients may include subjecting the low frequency subband, the first intermediate frequency subband, the second intermediate frequency subband, and the high frequency subband to different encoding schemes. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012533 | NANOPARTICLE FILTER - Technologies are generally described for a nanoparticle filter and system effective to move a nanoparticle from a fluid to a location. In some examples, the method includes providing the fluid including the nanoparticles. In some examples, the method further includes applying a first light to the fluid to create a first plasmon. In some examples, the first plasmon is effective to aggregate the nanoparticles to generate a nanoparticle aggregation. In some examples, the method includes applying a second light to the fluid to create a second plasmon. In some examples, the second plasmon is effective to move the nanoparticle aggregation to a location. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120012461 | ELECTROPHORETIC DEPOSITION - The present disclosure generally relates to systems, arrangements, and techniques for electrophoretic deposition of a plating material on a surface of a substrate. Example systems may include one or more of a substrate for receiving the plating material, a gel, a source element, and a conductive layer. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20110316745 | DIRECTIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF VOLTAGE-CONTROLLED PHASED ARRAY STRUCTURES - Implementations and techniques for directional adjustment of voltage-controlled phased array structures are generally disclosed. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315490 | INTELLIGENT ELEVATOR SAFETY MONITOR - In accordance with at least some embodiments of the present disclosure, a process for determining the safety of an elevator is described. The process may be implemented to collect, by an acceleration sensor, an operational measurement of the elevator in operation, wherein the operational measurement comprises a velocity measurement of the elevator. The process may be implemented to determine, by a processor, an operational status of the elevator by evaluating the operational measurement. The process may further be implemented to generate, by the processor, a warning signal when the operational status indicates that the elevator is operating abnormally. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110311054 | Asymmetrical Chaotic Encryption - Implementations and techniques for asymmetrical chaotic encryption are generally disclosed. One disclosed method for asymmetrical encryption includes determining a ciphertext control block from data, where the ciphertext control block is based at least in part on one or more Chebyshev polynomials. The method also includes encrypting at least a portion of the data into an encrypted ciphertext block, where the encrypted ciphertext block is based at least in part on Logistic Mapping, and in which a final ciphertext includes the encrypted ciphertext block and the ciphertext control block | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308303 | SENSOR INCLUDING A PHOTOCATALYST - Devices and methods for degrading contaminants that may foul a sensor. A photocatalyst associated with the sensor is capable of interacting with a light source to prevent contamination of the sensor and/or to facilitate decontamination of the sensor by contaminants such as, but not limited to, organic compounds, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), organometallic compounds, soot, organic matter, bacteria, algae, eggs of aquatic organisms, planktonic larvae, and the like. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110304583 | Communication Between Touch-Panel Devices - Technologies described herein generally relate to communications between electronic systems. Each electronic system includes a touch-panel device that may be positioned in proximity to one another such that the near field emissions of the touch-panel devices interact with one another. The touch-panel devices can be adapted to sense one another based on these near field emissions. Once detected, the touch-panel devices can be configured to establish a communication channel to communicate information between one another via modulated near field emissions. Such exchanged information may include identification information, network addresses, security keys, and so forth. The exchanged information may be used for discovery or pairing between the touch-panel devices. The technology presented herein can support an intuitive user experience and improved security over traditional wireless pairing approaches. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110304470 | GAS CONCENTRATION MONITOR - Techniques are generally described related to a method and system for monitoring gas concentrations. One example gas monitoring apparatus includes a light source, a MEMS micro-mirror arranged to be in an optical path of a light from the light source that has passed through a sample and configured to direct selected wavelengths of the light to a single detection point, a detector arranged at the single detection point and configured to convert incident light into electrical signals, and a processor programmed to determine a gas concentration of one or more gases in the sample based on the electrical signals. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110303554 | DETECTION AND DECOMPOSITION OF BISPHENOL-A - An enzyme electrode that enables rapid degradation of bisphenol-A (BPA) in a contaminated sample and/or monitoring of BPA concentration in a contaminated sample. The enzyme electrode includes a working electrode having one or more selected enzymes that are capable of degrading BPA linked to the working electrode. The selected enzymes linked to the working electrode are capable of degrading BPA at an enhanced rate in response to an applied voltage. The electrode can be used to monitor BPA concentration in a contaminated sample by measuring current flow through the electrode in response to an applied voltage. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110302536 | USER MOVEMENT INTERPRETATION IN COMPUTER GENERATED REALITY - Technologies are generally described for a system for interpreting user movement in computer generated reality. In some examples, the system includes a user interface effective to generate movement data relating to movement of the user interface. In some examples, the system further includes a processor receive the movement data. In some examples, the processor is further effective to define a coordinate system based on the movement data and map the movement data to the coordinate system to produce mapped movement data. In some examples, the processor is further effective to determine a feature of the mapped movement data and to map the feature to a code. In some examples, the processor is further effective to send the code to the application and receive application data from the application in response to the code. In some examples, the processor is further effective to generate an image based on the application data. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110286150 | Ultracapacitors employing phase change materials - Implementations and techniques for employing phase change materials in ultracapacitor devices or systems are generally disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110270039 | FLEXIBLE DAM AND RETRACTOR - An instrument for field isolation during surgery. The instrument includes a flexible member, and a retractor configured to retract the flexible member for field isolation during a surgical procedure. A method of providing field isolation during a surgical procedure is also provided. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110267445 | FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS AND FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION METHOD - A fingerprint authentication apparatus and a fingerprint authentication are provided. The fingerprint authentication apparatus is configured to prevent infection from viruses or bacteria and quickly and accurately perform fingerprint authentication. The fingerprint authentication apparatus includes an irradiation section that irradiates a mounting section when a finger is not detected to prevent infection. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110266786 | SEATBELT SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL ENERGY - A seatbelt system for generating electrical energy. The seatbelt system includes a rewinding mechanism, an electrical generation mechanism, a locking mechanism, and a charging mechanism. A first rotational engagement unit of the rewinding mechanism is rotated by the movement of a seatbelt and in turn rotates a second rotational engagement unit. The rotation of the second rotational engagement unit causes the electrical generation mechanism to generate electrical energy. The charging mechanism may charge a battery with the generated electrical energy. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110264272 | ACCELEROMETER BASED CONTROLLER AND/OR CONTROLLED DEVICE - The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for controlling a device to perform a function, for example, window washing. A controller device may be adapted to control a controlled device. In response to hand movement, an accelerometer in the controller may obtain acceleration and/or angle signals. The signals may be processed in order to identify a command that may be used to control the controlled device. The controlled device may be secured to, for example, a window. Upon identifying command(s) initiated from the controller device, the controlled device may respond to the commands. The controlled device may include, for example, a cleaning unit. The command(s) may be instructions for the controlled device to move about the window and activate the cleaning system. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110262786 | BATTERY SYSTEM AND BATTERY SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM - A battery system that can prevent a battery from bursting and a battery safety alarm system therefore are provided. A battery system includes an optical fiber wound around an outer circumferential portion of a battery. The battery system detects an abnormality of the battery on the basis of a loss of the laser beam caused by lateral pressure acting on the optical fiber. An alarm warns a user of the abnormality when the abnormality is detected. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110261794 | DATA TRANSMISSION UTILIZING ALTERNATE MEDIA - A data transmission method for transmitting data from a first communication device to a second communication device, a data transmission system and a communication device can be provided. An identification message associated with the data is sent from the first communication device to the second communication device via a first cellular network. The data is transmitted from the first communication device via a first medium, other than the first cellular network, coupled to a server of a service provider of the cellular network, for transmission of the data to the second communication device. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110259834 | MICROREACTORS - A microreactor may include a reaction channel having at least one curved microchannel, the at least one curved microchannel having an outer and inner curved surfaces and being configured to generate a centrifugal force, an inlet configured to supply at least one reactant into the reaction channel, and an outlet bifurcated into a first sub-outlet in communication with the inner curved surface of the at least one curved microchannel and a second sub-outlet in communication with the outer curved surface of the at least one curved microchannel. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110257026 | DNA INTERCALATOR DETECTION - A DNA intercalator detection system can include a filtration unit a control sample conditioner operably coupled with the filtration unit and an analytic unit operably coupled with the filtration unit and control sample conditioner and having an electronic chemical array (ECA) reaction component. A data processing unit is operably coupled with the analytic unit and configured to compare and determine a difference between electronic data of a test sample and a conditioned control sample from the ECA reaction component. The difference provides an indication of whether or not a DNA intercalator is present in the test sample. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110254703 | PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SYSTEM - Techniques are generally described related to a pedestrian safety system. One example pedestrian safety system may include a sound collector configured to collect an audio signal in an environment of a pedestrian; a processor configured to analyze the collected audio signal to determine whether the audio signal is associated with a vehicle and a distance between the vehicle and the pedestrian; and a notification device configured to notify the pedestrian when the processor determines that the audio signal is associated with the vehicle and the distance is less than a predetermined distance. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110252703 | Form for Shaping Culms - A form for shaping a culm of a plant, such as bamboo, is provided. Embodiments of the form can comprise two interlocking corner pieces that can force the culm to grow in a square (or other multisided) shape. The interlocking corner pieces can be frictionally engaged, and the magnitude of the frictional force can be adjusted and optimized. The size of the form can then be automatically expandable, depending on the amount of friction placed on the interlocking corner pieces. In described embodiments, an optimized magnitude of frictional force can allow the form to expand if the culm is too large for the form (such as, for example, if the width of the form is set to be less than the actual width of the culm), while at the same time resisting such expansion enough to shape the culm as desired. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110251986 | COMBINED-MODEL DATA COMPRESSION - Data compression technology (“the technology”) is disclosed that can employ two or more prediction models contemporaneously. The technology receives data from one or more sources; shifts or re-sample one of more corresponding signals; creates a prediction model of uncompressed samples using at least two different individual or composite models; selects a subset of the models for prediction of samples; determines an order in which signals will be compressed; formulates a combined predictions model using the selected subset of models; predicts a future value for the data using the combined compression model; defines a function that has as parameters at least the predicted future values for the data and actual values; selects a compression method for the values of the function; and compresses the data using at least the predicted value of the function. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110248587 | PERMANENT MAGNETIC DEVICE - An apparatus to operate with a rotor includes a plurality of permanent magnetic components and a plurality of hydraulic cylinders. The permanent magnetic components are arranged to surround the rotor. The hydraulic cylinders are coupled to permanent magnetic components and are connected via at least one hydraulic tube. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110239002 | DIFFERENTIAL UNCLONEABLE VARIABILITY-BASED CRYPTOGRAPHY - Differential uncloneable variability-based cryptography techniques are provided. The differential cryptography includes a hardware based public physically uncloneable function (PPUF) to perform the cryptography. The PPUF includes a first physically uncloneable function (PUF) and a second physically uncloneable function. An arbiter determines the output of the circuit using the outputs of the first and second PUFs. Cryptography can be performed by simulating the PPUF with selected input. The output of the simulation, along with timing information about a set of inputs from where the corresponding input is randomly selected for simulation, is used by the communicating party that has the integrated circuit with the PPUF to search for an input that produces the output. The input can be configured to be the secret key or a part of the secret key. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110238263 | PREVENTING CONDENSATION ON THE SURFACE OF MOVING VEHICLES - A system and method for controlling condensation on the windshield of a vehicle caused by a difference in environments inside and outside of a tunnel. The system and method include a tunnel information acquisition section acquiring a dew point D or a saturated vapor density V in the tunnel; a vehicle information acquisition section acquiring a temperature Tf around an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle or a vapor density Vf around the outer surface of the windshield of the vehicle outside the tunnel; and a control section controlling the device so as to perform a prescribed operation when the temperature Tf is equal to or less than the dew point D or when the vapor density Vf is at least the saturated vapor density V. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110236735 | BATTERY SYSTEM AND BATTERY SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM - A battery system that can prevent a burst of a battery and a battery safety alarm system therefor are provided. A battery system includes a lithium ion battery formed in a cylindrical shape and including an organic electrolytic solution as an electrolyte. A laser beam source emits a laser beam. An optical fiber of a single mode is wound around an outer circumferential portion of the lithium ion battery in a plurality of lines and via which the laser beam emitted from the light source is transmitted. A detector receives the laser beam transmitted via the optical fiber and detects abnormality of the lithium ion battery on the basis of a loss of the laser beam due to the optical fiber or a change with time of the loss. An alarm warns a user of the abnormality when abnormality of the lithium ion battery is detected by the detector. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110234256 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND SENSING SYSTEM - A power generation system includes a support unit configured to support a power transmission line disposed on a transmission line tower, and a power generation unit. The support unit includes a support line having an end part connected to the power transmission line and a rotary body configured to rotate in a manner cooperating with the support line. The power generation unit is configured to generate electric power in response to rotation of the rotary body caused by movement of the support line resulting from tension of the power transmission line. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110234240 | MONITORING DEHYDRATION USING RF DIELECTRIC RESONATOR OSCILLATOR - Technologies are generally described for monitoring dehydration levels of a subject using Radio Frequency (RF) dielectric resonant oscillators (DROs) that may be affixed to the skin of the subject. According to some example aspects, a sensor comprising a microstrip ring resonator may be affixed to the skin and used to determine the change in hydration of a person quantitatively and/or qualitatively. An RF emitter can be configured to emit a scanning signal to the sensor, where the scanning signal can be swept over a specified frequency range. The sensor is configured to resonate in response to the scanning signal, where characteristics of the sensor's resonance (e.g., the specific frequency and “Q” factor of the resonance) is impacted by dielectric losses of the sensor to the skin due to hydration level of the subject. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110230725 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The present disclosure relates to a surgical instrument having a first elongated member and a second elongated member and a connector pivotably interconnecting the first elongated member and the second elongated member, where the first elongated member includes a partially or completely circumscribed opening, and the second elongated member includes a partially or completely circumscribed opening, or a support configured to correspond to the partially or completely circumscribed opening of the first elongated member that when operated between an open or closed state, engages or disengages an object to fix, confine and/or extrude the object with or through the partially or completely circumscribed opening of the first elongated member. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110227425 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - Disclosed are an apparatus, a system, and a method for suspension of a vehicle. An electromagnetic generator generates an electrical energy in response to a relative movement between a vehicle body and a wheel assembly. A storage device stores the electrical energy generated from the electromagnetic generator. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110224479 | EDDY CURRENT INDUCED HYPERTHERMIA USING CONDUCTIVE PARTICLES - Technologies are generally described for hyperthermia based treatment of diseased tissues using conductive particles. Conductive particles of known composition and size distribution may be implanted in diseased tissue and exposed to an alternating magnetic field, which may be tuned to the size of the metal particles to induce eddy currents producing heat in the implanted particles. As the temperature of the metal particles increases, their resistance also increases due to their positive temperature coefficient of resistivity. An antenna placed externally to the body near metal particles may be part of a tuned RF circuit and scanned for resonance. The change either in resonance frequency or circuit impedance may provide tuned feedback, which may be used to control the hyperthermia treatment. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110221769 | ROBUST OBJECT RECOGNITION BY DYNAMIC MODELING IN AUGMENTED REALITY - Technologies are generally described for providing a robust object recognition scheme based on dynamic modeling. Correlations in fine scale temporal structure of cellular regions may be employed to group the regions together into higher-order entities. The entities represent a rich structure and may be used to code high level objects. Object recognition may be formatted as elastic graph matching. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110221612 | TRAFFIC SIGN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - In an embodiment, a traffic sign notification system is configured to notify a driver of a moving vehicle regarding the presence of a traffic sign. The traffic sign notification system may include a traffic sign including a traffic sign body attached to a pole, and a transmission apparatus configured to transmit a signal with predetermined electric power for notifying an automobile regarding the presence of the traffic sign. A notification apparatus is provided at the automobile. The notification apparatus is configured to generate a notification regarding the presence of the traffic sign to the driver of the automobile 10 in response to receiving the signal. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110221088 | HOT-MELT MOLDING APPARATUS - A hot-melt molding apparatus includes an apparatus body, a cylinder, a molding head, a heating device, a conveyor screw, a heat transport section, a thermoelectric element, and a power storage section. The cylinder communicates with the apparatus body and is configured to receive thermoplastic material. The molding head is provided at one end of the cylinder. The heating device is configured to heat the cylinder and the molding head to melt thermoplastic material therein. The conveyor screw is provided inside the cylinder to convey thermoplastic material to the molding head. The heat transport section has a first end connected to at least one of the cylinder and the molding head. The thermoelectric conversion element is connected to a second end of the heat transport section. The power storage section is connected to the thermoelectric conversion element and is configured to store power generated by the thermoelectric conversion element. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110220503 | ELECTROKINETIC PUMPING OF NONPOLAR SOLVENTS USING IONIC FLUID - Techniques are generally described that include electrokinetic pumping an emulsion comprising an ionic fluid and a nonpolar fluid to promote flow of the ionic fluid by electro-osmotic flow and drag the nonpolar fluid by viscous drag forces. In some examples, the electrokinetic pump may be utilized to deliver one or more reagents within a fluidic reactor system, such as a micro-scale reactor system. In some additional examples, a reagent may be dissolved in the nonpolar fluid of a first emulsion and pumped through the electrokinetic pump to a mixing channel to allow the reagent of the first emulsion to react with a reagent of second emulsion to form a reactive product. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110216192 | BROADBAND PASSIVE TRACKING FOR AUGMENTED REALITY - Technologies are generally described for a broadband passive sensing and tracking system that may employ a number of passive receivers that each have the capability of sensing electromagnetic waves (e.g., Radio Frequency “RF” signals) from surrounding broadcast sources. Each passive receiver may be adapted to sense through one or more antennas. Multiple receivers at different positions may be utilized to form a broadband sensing network adapted to perform collaborative tracking of a scene of interest. According to some examples, a beam-forming algorithm may be applied over the broadband sensing network utilizing an antenna array formed by the passive receivers to localize and track objects. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110213991 | PROCESSOR CORE COMMUNICATION IN MULTI-CORE PROCESSOR - Embodiments of the disclosure generally set forth techniques for handling communication between processor cores. Some example multi-core processors include a first set of processor cores in a first region of the multi-core processor configured to dynamically receive a first supply voltage and a first clock signal, a second set of processor cores in a second region of the multi-core processor configured to dynamically receive a second supply voltage and a second clock signal, and an interface block coupled to the first set of processor cores and the second set of processor cores, wherein the interface block is configured to facilitate communications between the first set of processor cores and the second set of processor cores. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110213582 | FEATURE TRANSFORMATION APPARATUS AND FEATURE TRANSFORMATION METHOD - A feature transformation apparatus recognizes activities of subjects in adaptation to each individual and improves recognition accuracy. The feature transformation apparatus includes a section that acquires respective prescribed activity data of one or more reference individuals and a subject when the one or more reference individuals and the subject perform a prescribed activity. A section extracts a reference individual feature of the one or more reference individuals and a subject feature of the subject. A calculation section calculates at least one standard feature based on the one or more reference individual features. A transform matrix between the standard feature and the subject feature is calculated. Recognition object activity data is acquired when the subject performs a recognition object activity. A recognition object feature of the subject is extracted from the recognition object activity data. The recognition object feature is transformed using the transform matrix. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110212313 | HIGH DIELECTRIC PERMITTIVITY MATERIALS FROM COMPOSITES OF LOW DIMENSIONAL METALLIC SYSTEMS - Metal nanoparticles are assembled in interrupted metal strands or other structures of characteristic dimensions and orientation to generate a giant dielectric response through a modified GE effect. Careful selection and modification of the host material and synthesis also leads to low dielectric breakdown voltages. In addition, the high dielectric composite material is employed in material configurations that are more scalable for industrial and consumer applications. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110206910 | WIRING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING WIRING SUBSTRATE - Embodiments provide a wiring substrate that allows a wire to be released from an insulating material after use, a method for manufacturing the wiring substrate, and a method for disassembling the wiring substrate. A wiring substrate includes a release layer formed between an insulating material and a wire. The release layer is configured to reduce an a strength of adhesion between the wire and the insulating layer when disassembling or recycling the wiring substrate. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110206737 | PHOTOSENSITIZER-CONTAINING COMPOSITION - Techniques related to a photosensitizer-containing composition, the preparation method and the applications thereof, are generally described. One example photosensitizer-containing composition may include a carrier; and a photosensitizer attached to the surface of the carrier, wherein the carrier includes a first material having a first refractive index and a second material having a second refractive index, and the first refractive index is greater than the second refractive index. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110206361 | IMAGE TAKING DEVICE AND IMAGE TAKING METHOD - An image taking device and an image taking method are provided. The image taking device and image taking method allow a shutter to be released without having to apply much force while preventing camera shake that can occur during image taking of a subject and while preventing unintended release of the shutter. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110204813 | FLUORESCENT-BASED ELECTROLUMINESCENT LIGHTING - An electroluminescent tube compatible with a conventional fluorescent lighting system is generally described in the present disclosure. One example electroluminescent tube may include a rectifying circuit, a driving circuit, and an electroluminescent device. The driving circuit is configured to drive the electroluminescent device upon receiving a power signal. The rectifying circuit is configured to bypass a starter route and also direct the power signal to the driving circuit through a power input route. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110204653 | GENERATORS USING BIO-KINETIC ENERGY - Devices for converting bio-kinetic energy into electrical energy. Devices may include a fluid conduit configured to contain a liquid conductive material, a transducer coupled to the fluid conduit and configured to drive flow of the liquid conductive material through the fluid conduit, and a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generation unit operatively coupled to the fluid conduit, wherein the MHD power generation unit is configured to convert liquid conductive material flow through the fluid conduit into electrical power. Devices may be incorporated into a number of wearable articles and building articles for conversion of bio-kinetic energy into electrical energy. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110203839 | WIRING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A wiring substrate with improved heat dissipation capability and with reduced size is disclosed. The wiring substrate includes a metal core substrate, a buffer layer formed so as to cover at least a part of the metal core substrate and containing a phase change material or a material with an electrocaloric effect, an electronic device mounted on a surface of a base including the metal core substrate and the buffer layer or inside the base, and a thermal via formed between the electronic device and the buffer layer. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110161974 | Methods and Apparatus for Parallelizing Heterogeneous Network Communication in Smart Devices - The present disclosure relates to devices, implementations and techniques for task scheduling. Specifically, task scheduling in an electronic device that has a multi-processing environment and support network interface devices. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110161626 | ROUTING PACKETS IN ON-CHIP NETWORKS - Techniques for packet routing in an on-chip network are provided. In one embodiment, a method for routing packets in a multi-core processor including multiple cores connected by an on-chip network includes identifying ports that are incorrect while routing the packet. After receiving the packet at an input port, some of the ports are excluded from consideration while selecting the output port for the packet. The output port is selected from the remaining ports and the packet is routed to the selected output port. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110160615 | Swallowing Frequency Measurement - Implementations for measurements of swallowing frequency are generally disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110153278 | Sensor-Based Data Filtering Systems - Implementations for sensor-based data filtering systems are generally disclosed. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110153224 | Measurement of Environmental Impact of Electronic Devices - Devices, implementations and techniques for measuring the environment impact of electronic devices, such as CO | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110153208 | 3D PATH ANALYSIS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING - Techniques for constructing a path analysis in an area are provided. Data are received from a mobile device in an area. The data is based on a path that is traversed by the mobile device. A traversable path is then determined from the data received from the mobile device. The traversable path is superimposed on a map and the map, including the traversable path, is packaged for delivery or display to requesting devices. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110152702 | Cardiac Arrest Monitoring Device - The present disclosure relates to devices, implementations and techniques for health monitoring. Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to cardiac arrest monitoring devices. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110151535 | SEPARATION OF CULTURED CELLS - A first cell containing at least one magnetic particle is provided and a second cell is also provided. The second cell is cultured in the presence of the first cell. An alternating magnetic field is applied to the first cell. The alternating magnetic field at least partially separates the first cell from the second cell. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150434 | A Pan camera controlling method - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a process for controlling a pan camera is presented. The process may be implemented to record, by the pan camera, a first set of video clips corresponding to a plurality of scene areas, wherein each of the first set of video clips is generated by recording one of the plurality of scene areas according to a video capturing scheme. The process may, in response to a data request for a first video clip of a scene area selected from the plurality of scene areas, retrieve the first video clip from the previously recorded first set of video clips. The process may also adjust the video capturing scheme for a subsequent video recording. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150170 | ULTRA-SHORT PULSED X-RAY IMAGING - Technologies are generally described for employing ultra-short pulsed X-rays in X-ray computer tomography. Timing parameters of binary modulation applied to the X-rays at the source may be adjusted based on detector characteristics, industry standards, and/or user input. The timing for minimum X-ray intensity during each pulse may be selected to minimize afterglow effect. The timing for the maximum X-ray intensity may then be determined based on one or more of the minimum X-ray intensity timing, desired X-ray dosage, and/or other similar parameters. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110149064 | Information Provision Device Using Retro-reflecting Article - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information provision device is presented. The information provision device may include an image searching unit configured to detect, from an image, a retro-reflective article and an article identification associated with the retro-reflective article. The device may also include a projecting unit configured to control projecting of an image pattern to the retro-reflective article. The device may further include a controller coupled with the image searching unit and the projecting control unit, wherein upon a determination that the retro-reflective article is relevant to a route, the controller is configured to generate the image pattern to be projected to the retro-reflective article. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110148628 | CONTENT PROCESSING SYSTEM CAPABLE OF EVENT DETECTION AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT - In accordance with at least some embodiments of the present disclosure, a process for transmitting a signal is presented. The process may be implemented to detect an occurrence of a predetermined event associated with an object and in response to detecting the occurrence of the predetermined event, transmit a signal relating to a content associated with the object. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110145814 | HYPERVISOR DRIVER MANAGEMENT IN VIRTUAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENTS - Techniques for providing access to physical resources in a virtual machine environment are provided. A virtual machine may access physical resources using device drivers that have been divided. After monitoring a performance of device drivers operating in a virtual machine, the device drivers that are underperforming or that experience a high rate of context switches are identified. These device drivers are adapted dynamically into portions that execute in an untrusted domain and in a trusted domain. Running a portion of the device driver in the trusted domain eliminates context switches and improves performance of the virtual machine. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110138395 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT IN MULTI-CORE PROCESSOR - Techniques described herein generally relate to multi-core processors including two or more processor cores. Example embodiments may set forth devices, methods, and computer programs related to thermal management in the multi-core processor. Some example methods may include retrieving a first temperature reading for the first processor core during a scheduling interval, retrieving a second temperature reading for the second processor core also during the scheduling interval, and assigning a first task to the first processor core to be executed based on a comparison of the first temperature reading and the second temperature reading retrieved during the scheduling interval. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110136222 | ACTUATORS FOR CULTURING AND HARVESTING CELLS - Actuator units, arrangements of actuator units and methods for manufacturing and using actuator units are provided. The actuator includes a core having a shell at least partially surrounding the core. The core is able to be stimulated to expand through at least one opening of the shell to provide a lifting action. This lifting action can be applied to harvest target cells. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110129912 | SELECTIVE CONFORMATION OF CELL CULTURING SUPPORT LAYER - Embodiments described herein relate to in vitro cell culture. Embodiments include a substrate having a support layer that includes support molecules having a first region configured to bind to the substrate and having a photo-responsive region configured to change conformation between at least two conformations. In a first conformation of the photo-responsive region, the support molecules are configured to be more accessible to cells. In a second conformation of the photo-responsive region, the support molecules are configured to be less accessible to cells. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110125971 | Shared Upper Level Cache Architecture - Various implementations of shared upper level cache architectures are disclosed. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110124076 | TARGETED SEPARATION OF CULTURED CELLS - Embodiments described herein relate to separating and/or concentrating target cells from a carrier fluid that may include other non-target cells. Embodiments include a cell separator with a flow surface having indentations formed thereon. The indentations are configured to capture target cells by physical and/or chemical interactions. The indentations may also include a layer of support molecules that assist in releasing captured cells for collection. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110123860 | ENCLOSING MANUFACTURE WITH A MAGNESIUM SACRIFICIAL ANODE FOR CORROSION PROTECTION - Techniques generally describe articles of enclosing manufacture and methods related to containers including a magnesium sacrificial anode for corrosion protection. Example articles of enclosing manufacture may include a liner or a rod that is configured as a sacrificial anode to protect a metallic side or end wall of the enclosing manufacture from corrosion. Other embodiments may be disclosed and claimed. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110120884 | IMPRESSED CURRENT PROTECTION FOR FOOD OR BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - Techniques are generally described herein for protecting food or beverage containers (e.g., cans) using impressed current protection. In various embodiments, containers may be received into at least one conductive bed, each bed having a complementary anode. The containers may then be electrically coupled to a first terminal (e.g., negative) of a power supply, and the anode may be electrically coupled to a second terminal (e.g., positive) of the power supply. Resultantly, protective current may be provided to the containers by the anode. Other embodiments may be disclosed and claimed | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110114260 | THERMOPLASTIC COATING AND REMOVAL USING BONDING INTERFACE WITH CATALYTIC NANOPARTICLES - The present disclosure generally describes techniques suitable for use in the construction or recycling of composite materials. An article may comprise a thermoplastic coupled to a bonding interface layer, with a coating layer applied to the surface of the bonding interface layer. A bonding interface layer may comprise catalytic nanoparticles embedded within and/or encapsulated by one or more radiatively unstable polymers. Application of ionizing radiation to the article may release a catalyst at the bonding interface. Application of heat and/or stress to the article may enhance catalytic degradation of the remaining bonding interface and uncoupling of the thermoplastic from the coating layer. Embodiments of methods, compositions, articles and/or systems may be disclosed and claimed. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110113791 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT WITH ELECTROCALORIC EFFECT LAYER - Techniques described herein are generally related to a thermal management with an electrocaloric effect layer. Example embodiments include systems, articles, methods and apparatus, as well as other embodiments that are described and claimed. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110103691 | MATCHING IMAGES WITH SHAPE DESCRIPTORS - An image retrieval system includes an image entry unit configured to input an image. A descriptor determining unit receives the image and transforms the image into an intermediate image to generate a descriptor of the image, for example, utilizing the distance transform (DT) application. An image comparing unit compares the image with a plurality of candidate images by comparing the descriptor of the image with descriptors of the plurality of candidate images. Finally, a retrieving unit retrieves one or more candidate images similar to the input image based on the comparison of their descriptors. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110102605 | IMAGE MATCHING TO AUGMENT REALITY - Technology for augmenting reality using image matching is described. The technology can receive a captured image, determine location information relating to the received image, and transmit the location information to a server computing device. The technology may then receive one or more tags from the server computing device, wherein each tag can include one or more patches and supplementary information corresponding to at least one of the patches and each patch can be associated with the location information. The technology can then determine using an image matching process whether at least one of the received one or more patches appears in the received image, and if a patch appears in the received image, render the supplementary information corresponding to the patch. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110090219 | DIFFERENTIAL TRIALS IN AUGMENTED REALITY - Techniques for displaying virtual objects on devices in differential situations are provided. Augmented reality authoring ensures that users have a consistent experience with virtual objects, including augmented reality images, by delivering the same versions of the virtual objects to devices that are close in terms, for instance, of at least distance and/or time. Devices that are not sufficiently close may receive different versions of the virtual object, thus ensuring that the users of devices that are sufficiently near each other do not experience different versions of the virtual object. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110087943 | RELIABLE COMMUNICATIONS IN ON-CHIP NETWORKS - Techniques for reliable communication in an on-chip network of a multi-core processor are provided. Packets are tagged with tags that define reliability requirements for the packets. The packets are routed in accordance with the reliability requirements. The reliability requirements and routing using them can ensure reliable communication in the on-chip network. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110071335 | APPLICATIONS OF ALTERNATING MAGNETIC FIELDS ON MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES - Embodiments include applying or generating an alternating magnetic field near an affected area of a subject to be treated. When magnetic nanoparticles are located in the affected area, the magnetic nanoparticles are oscillated by the alternating magnetic field, which causes the magnetic nanoparticles to be dispersed within the affected area, break up the affected area, and/or heat the affected area. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110060376 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR DIAPLASIS - A medical instrument includes a shaft and a movable element. The shaft has a first end having an engaging member. A second end of the shaft has a stopping member. The movable element is configured to move along the shaft. The medical instrument can be used to reduce a fracture. In use, this may include engaging a fractured bone segment with the engaging member and moving the movable element along the shaft towards the stopping member to create a force on the stopping member when the movable element comes in contact with the stopping member. | 03-10-2011 |
