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20100141035 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A POWER FACTOR CORRECTION (PFC) COMPATIBLE SOLUTION FOR NONSINUSOIDAL UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) - Methods and apparatuses for providing a solution for incompatibility between nonsinusoidal waveform uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and active power factor correction (PFC) loads are disclosed. An embodiment of the invention includes generating a nonsinusoidal signal waveform (e.g., a voltage waveform), to be delivered to the load, with a pulse width modulation (PWM) duty width, sampling the nonsinusoidal signal waveform to collect output signal samples, and adjusting the duty width to control the nonsinusoidal signal waveform as a function of the output signal samples to deliver a desired signal characteristic (e.g., RMS signal level) to the load. In embodiments of the invention, the output duty width is adjusted differently in cases of rising and falling power consumption, respectively, by the load. Techniques disclosed herein find broad applicability in UPS systems and inverters and improve efficiency and reliability for end users and utility providers. | 06-10-2010 |
20130297088 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A POWER FACTOR CORRECTION (PFC) COMPATIBLE SOLUTION FOR NONSINUSOIDAL UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) - Methods and apparatuses for providing a solution for incompatibility between nonsinusoidal waveform uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and active power factor correction (PFC) loads are disclosed. An embodiment of the invention includes generating a nonsinusoidal signal waveform (e.g., a voltage waveform), to be delivered to the load, with a pulse width modulation (PWM) duty width, sampling the nonsinusoidal signal waveform to collect output signal samples, and adjusting the duty width to control the nonsinusoidal signal waveform as a function of the output signal samples to deliver a desired signal characteristic (e.g., RMS signal level) to the load. In embodiments of the invention, the output duty width is adjusted differently in cases of rising and falling power consumption, respectively, by the load. Techniques disclosed herein find broad applicability in UPS systems and inverters and improve efficiency and reliability for end users and utility providers. | 11-07-2013 |
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20120179548 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING LOCATION-BASED PROMOTIONS ON A USER INTERFACE OF A WIDGET BASED ON ITS CURRENT LOCATION - The present invention may be related to a system of providing location-based service and an LBS widget coupled with the system. The LBS widget may include a positioning module, a map module and an LBS promotion module. The positioning module may be configured to receive first coordinates. The map module may be configured to show a part of a map on a first user interface, wherein the part of the map may include a first location corresponding to the first coordinates. Moreover, the LBS promotion module may be configured to receive product information and second coordinates related to a promoted product page and mark a second location corresponding to the second coordinates on the part of the map. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179561 | INTERACTIVE LOCATION-BASED SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF THE SAME - The present invention may be related to a system of providing location-based service. The system may include a position module, a management module, a bid module and a map information module. The position module may be configured to receive first position information. The management module may be configured to receive product information and generate a product page based on the product information, wherein the product information may include at least one of a title, a price, a description, a picture, a voice introduction or a video of a product. The product page may show at least one of the title, the price, the description, the picture, the voice introduction or the video of the product. The bid module may be coupled to the product page and configured to receive a bid. Moreover, the map information module may be configured to correlate the product page with a position on a map based on the first position information. | 07-12-2012 |
20130060516 | TRACE-GENERATING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREOF - A trace-generating device for generating information on trace of motion is disclosed. The device comprises a first module to calculate an initial roll angle (φ) and an initial pitch angle (θ) in response to an output of an accelerometer, a second module to calculate an initial magnetic vector ({right arrow over (m)} | 03-07-2013 |
20130159996 | SYSTEMS FOR DOWNLOADING LOCATION-BASED APPLICATION AND METHODS USING THE SAME - Systems for downloading location-based applications and associated methods are disclosed. The system can include a memory storing computer-executable instructions and a processor for executing the instructions. The instructions include communicating with a storage device storing a plurality of application packages having associated locations, and receiving a search criterion from a user via a user interface. The instructions further include selecting the application packages based on the search criterion, and displaying at least one selected application package on a map through the user interface. The selected application package can be positioned on the map based on the corresponding associated locations. The instructions further include allowing the user to download the selected application package through the user interface. | 06-20-2013 |
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20080300754 | Protecting systems for vehicles - A protecting system for a vehicle includes a tilt-detecting module capable of detecting a tilt condition of the vehicle, an airbag capable of being inflated and expanding to cover an outer surface of the vehicle if the airbag is inflated; and an inflation module capable of generating a gas to inflate the airbag. | 12-04-2008 |
20090127835 | WEARABLE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is related to a wearable airbag system applied for protecting a human on a vehicle. The wearable airbag system may include a wearable airbag module and a measurement module. The wearable airbag module may include an airbag configured to expand the volume of the airbag if the airbag is inflated and an inflator configured to be coupled with the airbag and generate a gas to inflate the airbag. The measurement module may be configured to measure a condition of the vehicle and control the inflator to inflate the airbag if the condition achieves or exceeds a limitation. | 05-21-2009 |
20090156233 | METHOD OF PROVIDING LOCATION-BASED SERVICE IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A location-based service method may include receiving a plurality of data through a first communication equipment, wherein each of the plurality of data is related to an indicator, the indicator being configured to indicate if the data is related to the location of a provider of the data, receiving a query through the first communication equipment or a second communication equipment located closely to the first communication equipment, and searching the plurality of data to find data related to the location of the provider and also related to the query to form a search result related to the query. | 06-18-2009 |
20120238294 | Method Of Providing Location-Based Service In A Communication System - A location-based service method may include providing a data related to an indicator; configuring the indicator to point out the data is related to a location of a provider of the data if the data is related to the location of a provider of the data; and transmitting the data and the indicator to a server through a first communication equipment to store the data in the server for a user to transmit, through the first communication equipment or a second communication equipment located closely to the first communication equipment, a query to search the data related to the location of the provider of the data by searching the data stored in the server and find data related to the location of the provider of the data. The data is searched based on the indicator related to each of the plurality of data. | 09-20-2012 |
20140040231 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SEARCHING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to methods and systems for searching software applications, including mobile applications (apps) and web apps/extensions/plug-ins (applications). The method comprises the steps of executing at least one app or application, collection application data from the app or application, storing the collected application data, receiving a query, searching the stored application data, and transmitting information regarding apps or applications whose corresponding stored application is relevant to the query. | 02-06-2014 |
20150046424 | Methods and systems for searching software applications - The present invention relates to methods and systems for searching software applications, including mobile applications (apps) and web apps/extensions/plug-ins (applications). The method comprises the steps of; executing at least one app or application, collection application data from the app or application, storing the collected application data, receiving a query, searching the stored application data, and transmitting information regarding apps or applications whose corresponding stored application is relevant to the query. | 02-12-2015 |
20150046425 | Methods and systems for searching software applications - A method for searching for software applications (or apps) is provided. In the method, one or more software applications are scheduled for execution according to a scheduling policy. The software applications are executed according to the scheduling policy. Application data of the software applications is collected. The collected application data is stored. A query is received. The stored application data is searched. Information regarding software applications whose corresponding stored application data relevant to the query is transmitted. | 02-12-2015 |
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20100283148 | Bump Pad Structure - An embodiment is a bump bond pad structure that comprises a substrate comprising a top layer, a reinforcement pad disposed on the top layer, an intermediate layer above the top layer, an intermediate connection pad disposed on the intermediate layer, an outer layer above the intermediate layer, and an under bump metal (UBM) connected to the intermediate connection pad through an opening in the outer layer. Further embodiments may comprise a via mechanically coupling the intermediate connection pad to the reinforcement pad. The via may comprise a feature selected from the group consisting of a solid via, a substantially ring-shaped via, or a five by five array of vias. Yet, a further embodiment may comprise a secondary reinforcement pad, and a second via mechanically coupling the reinforcement pad to the secondary reinforcement pad. | 11-11-2010 |
20110018128 | PACKAGE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING DIELECTRIC LAYER DELAMINATION - A semiconductor package structure is provided. The structure includes a semiconductor chip having a plurality of interconnect layers formed thereover. A first passivation layer is formed over the plurality of interconnect layers. A stress buffer layer is formed over the first passivation layer. A bonding pad is formed over the stress buffer layer. A second passivation layer is formed over a portion of the bonding pad, the second passivation having at least one opening therein exposing a portion of the bonding pad. | 01-27-2011 |
20110079922 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE, AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A structure includes a semiconductor substrate having semiconductor devices formed on or in the substrate. An interconnecting metallization structure is formed over and connected to the devices. The interconnecting metallization structure including at least one dielectric layer. A passivation layer is deposited over the interconnecting metallization structure and the dielectric layer. At least one metal contact pad and at least one dummy metal structure are provided in the passivation layer. The contact pad is conductively coupled to at least one of the devices. The dummy metal structure is spaced apart from the contact pad and unconnected to the contact pad and the devices. | 04-07-2011 |
20110241202 | Dummy Metal Design for Packaging Structures - An integrated circuit structure includes a semiconductor chip, a metal pad at a major surface of the semiconductor chip, and an under-bump metallurgy (UBM) over and contacting the metal pad. A metal bump is formed over and electrically connected to the UBM. A dummy pattern is formed at a same level, and formed of a same metallic material, as the metal pad. | 10-06-2011 |
20120178252 | Dummy Metal Design for Packaging Structures - A method of forming an integrated circuit structure is provided. The method includes forming a metal pad at a major surface of a semiconductor chip, forming an under-bump metallurgy (UBM) over the metal pad such that the UBM and the metal pad are in contact, forming a dummy pattern at a same level as the metal pad, the dummy pattern formed of a same metallic material as the metal pad and electrically disconnected from the metal pad, and forming a metal bump over the UBM such that the metal bump is electrically connected to the UBM and no metal bump in the semiconductor chip is formed over the dummy pattern. | 07-12-2012 |
20130181347 | Bump Pad Structure - An embodiment is a bump bond pad structure that comprises a substrate comprising a top layer, a reinforcement pad disposed on the top layer, an intermediate layer above the top layer, an intermediate connection pad disposed on the intermediate layer, an outer layer above the intermediate layer, and an under bump metal (UBM) connected to the intermediate connection pad through an opening in the outer layer. Further embodiments may comprise a via mechanically coupling the intermediate connection pad to the reinforcement pad. The via may comprise a feature selected from the group consisting of a solid via, a substantially ring-shaped via, or a five by five array of vias. Yet, a further embodiment may comprise a secondary reinforcement pad, and a second via mechanically coupling the reinforcement pad to the secondary reinforcement pad. | 07-18-2013 |
20150031200 | Bump Pad Structure - An embodiment is a bump bond pad structure that comprises a substrate comprising a top layer, a reinforcement pad disposed on the top layer, an intermediate layer above the top layer, an intermediate connection pad disposed on the intermediate layer, an outer layer above the intermediate layer, and an under bump metal (UBM) connected to the intermediate connection pad through an opening in the outer layer. Further embodiments may comprise a via mechanically coupling the intermediate connection pad to the reinforcement pad. The via may comprise a feature selected from the group consisting of a solid via, a substantially ring-shaped via, or a five by five array of vias. Yet, a further embodiment may comprise a secondary reinforcement pad, and a second via mechanically coupling the reinforcement pad to the secondary reinforcement pad. | 01-29-2015 |