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20140119674 | PROCESSING AND MANAGING MULTIPLE MAPS FOR AN LCI - Systems, apparatus and methods for merging maps used by a positioning server are presented. Original maps are overlaid, concatenated or inset to create a more detailed map. The original maps are from different sources and/or in different formats. By merging or fusing maps together, a positioning server may create a better structural map, which is in turn used to create improved positioning assistance data. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120945 | METHODS TO OPTIMIZE AND STREAMLINE AP PLACEMENT ON FLOOR PLAN - Embodiments may automatically place access points (APs) on floor plans by incorporating a number of conventions for identifying types and locations of APs. These conventions may include the name of APs, MAC addresses, lat/lon information, and feature analysis or image recognition techniques for matching visual cues if the AP locations are marked on images. Some embodiment may conduct several other operations to optimize placement of APs. These optimization operations may reduce the number of steps needed to place APs on floor plans, and/or may reduce extraneous and superfluous information from the floor plans that may clutter the annotated floor plan map. | 05-01-2014 |
20140132640 | AUTO-SCALING OF AN INDOOR MAP - A computer-implemented method of auto-scaling an indoor map includes receiving an unsealed electronic map that shows a floor plan of a building and creating control points on the unsealed electronic map. Each of control points includes an absolute coordinate pair and a corresponding local coordinate pair. The method also includes calculating a primary scaling factor based on the control points. The electronic map is then auto-scaled using the primary scaling factor to generate a scaled electronic map that shows the floor plan of the building. | 05-15-2014 |
20140133760 | RASTER TO VECTOR MAP CONVERSION - A computer-implemented method for converting a raster image map to a vector image map includes receiving an electronic raster image that shows an indoor map of a building structure. The method also includes determining whether the indoor map is a line map. If not, the indoor map is converted into a line map. Next, the electronic raster image is processed to generate a processed raster image of the indoor map. The method then extracts vector lines from the processed raster image to generate an electronic vector image that includes the indoor map of the building structure. | 05-15-2014 |
20140137017 | REGION MARKING FOR AN INDOOR MAP - A computer-implemented method of marking regions of an electronic map that shows a floor plan of a building includes receiving the electronic map and displaying a user interface on a display device. The user interface includes displaying the electronic map. The method also includes receiving user input demarcating a closed region of the electronic map and receiving user input indicating an element type of the closed region. A tag is then added to the electronic map to indicate the element type of the closed region. | 05-15-2014 |
20140142895 | EXTRACTING AND INFERRING MAP METADATA FROM ARCHITECTURAL DIAGRAMS - Systems, apparatus and methods for converting an architectural diagram to structural elements (e.g., such as walls, hallways and open areas) for forming assistance data are presented. An architectural diagram may contain too many layers to manually review each layer. Some examples disclosed herein sort layers of an architectural diagram based on if the layer probably contains structural elements useful for forming assistance data. The sorted list of layers may be user selectable or automatically incorporated into a floor plan containing only structural elements. Once a floor plan is created from an architectural diagram, assistance data may be created and sent to a mobile device. | 05-22-2014 |
20140153789 | BUILDING BOUNDARY DETECTION FOR INDOOR MAPS - A computer-implemented method for detecting a boundary of a building from an indoor map includes providing an electronic raster image of the indoor map. A floor plan included in the map is a first color and a background of the image is a second color. The method includes scanning the image a first time in a plurality of directions and coloring pixels of the image a third color as they are scanned the first time until a pixel is detected that is not the second color. Then the image is scanned a second time in at least two directions. The second scan includes marking a pixel a fourth color for each third color to non-third color and each non-third color to third color transition. The resultant pixels of the fourth color represent the boundary of the building. | 06-05-2014 |
20140201210 | AUTOMATIC MODEL SELECTION FOR ASSISTANCE DATA GENERATION BASED ON APRIORI INFORMATION - Various embodiments are described herein for improving relevancy and accuracy of assistance data (AD) generation from a set of floor plan map data based on contextualizing parameters in the set of floor plan map data to other related floor plan maps. The relevancy and accuracy of assistance data derived from a floor plan map may be improved by contextualizing or matching the floor plan map to other related floor plan maps where associated assistance data is already recorded. In some embodiments, floor plan maps may be identified which are closely related to the new floor plan map to be analyzed, and then the measurements of the closely related floor plan map as assistance data for the new floor plan map may be reused. In some embodiments, a relationship tree graph may be used to organize the floor plan maps into a logical relationship between each other. | 07-17-2014 |
20140274110 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING POSITIONING ASSISTANCE DATA - Systems and methods are provided herein for assistance data generation based on raster images, such as raster images of floor plans. A method provided herein for generating positioning assistance data includes obtaining a first raster image including a floor plan of an area; obtaining geographic reference information corresponding to the area, the geographic reference information including a location of the area; extracting structural features of the area from the floor plan of the area via the first raster image; and generating assistance data for the area based on the extracted structural features and the geographic reference information. | 09-18-2014 |
20160085831 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAP CLASSIFICATION AND RESTRUCTURING - Method, device, computer program product, and apparatus for performing map classification is described. An unstructured map can be received to determine groups of components within the unstructured map having a same property. Shared properties within the unstructured map can include color, intensity, contrast, and line connectivity. A structured map can be generated by assigning each group of components detected within the unstructured map to a layer. A visual representation of the groups may be presented or displayed within a graphical user interface (GUI), such that each group is a selectable object for manipulation within the GUI. The GUI can receive selections or requests to update one or more properties of the group. | 03-24-2016 |
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20100065052 | Heating Units - A heating unit comprises a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A chemical reactant material capable of undergoing an exothermic reaction is disposed on at least a portion of the first surface of the substrate. An igniter is in proximity with the chemical reactant material. A layer of adhesive material overlays at least a portion of at least one of the chemical reactant material and the first surface of the substrate. Other embodiments of the heating unit include a first and a second substrate, each having first and second surfaces positioned with the first surfaces opposing each other in a sandwich construction. A chemical reactant material is disposed on at least a portion of the first surface of at least one of the substrates. The first and the second substrates are sealed together to define a cavity containing the chemical reactant material and an igniter is provided in proximity with the chemical reactant material. | 03-18-2010 |
20100068154 | Printable Igniters - An igniter comprises at least two conductors in the spaced-apart configuration and an electrically conductive layer bridging the at least two conductors, wherein the conductive layer has an electrical resistance greater than an electrical resistance of the at least two conductors. In one embodiment, the at least two conductors and the electrically conductive layer comprise a conductive ink, which may be the same conductive ink having different dimensions. A supplementary initiator composition may be deposited on or incorporated into the conductive layer. In a process for producing the igniter, the electrically conductive layer and the at least two conductors are printed on a non-electrically conducting substrate. Also disclosed are a method for igniting a combustible composition using the igniter, a method for producing an aerosol drug using the igniter, a method for providing a dose of a drug to a human patient using the igniter, a drug delivery device comprising the igniter and a drug supply unit comprising the igniter. | 03-18-2010 |
20100068155 | Reactant Formulations and Methods for Controlled Heating - Disclosed herein are reactant formulations capable of undergoing an exothermic chemical reaction. The reactant formulations comprise a metal reducing agent, a metal-containing oxidizing agent, and manganese oxide in an amount effective to control a temperature profile of the reactant formulation. The manganese oxide may be, for example and without limitation, MnO, MnO | 03-18-2010 |
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20150280114 | METHOD TO ETCH NON-VOLATILE METAL MATERIALS - A method for etching a stack with at least one metal layer in one or more cycles is provided. An initiation step is preformed, transforming part of the at least one metal layer into metal oxide, metal halide, or lattice damaged metallic sites. A reactive step is performed providing one or more cycles, where each cycle comprises providing an organic solvent vapor to form a solvated metal, metal halide, or metal oxide state and providing an organic ligand solvent to form volatile organometallic compounds. A desorption of the volatile organometallic compounds is performed. | 10-01-2015 |
20150340603 | METHOD TO ETCH NON-VOLATILE METAL MATERIALS - A method for etching a stack with at least one metal layer in one or more cycles is provided. An initiation step is preformed, transforming part of the at least one metal layer into metal oxide, metal halide, or lattice damaged metallic sites. A reactive step is performed providing one or more cycles, where each cycle comprises providing an organic solvent vapor to form a solvated metal, metal halide, or metal oxide state and providing an organic ligand solvent to form volatile organometallic compounds. | 11-26-2015 |
20150380272 | LINER AND BARRIER APPLICATIONS FOR SUBTRACTIVE METAL INTEGRATION - Methods and techniques for fabricating metal interconnects, lines, or vias by subtractive etching and liner deposition methods are provided. Methods involve depositing a blanket copper layer, removing regions of the blanket copper layer to form a pattern, treating the patterned metal, depositing a copper-dielectric interface material such that the copper-dielectric interface material adheres only to the patterned copper, depositing a dielectric barrier layer on the substrate, and depositing a dielectric bulk layer on the substrate. | 12-31-2015 |
20160104630 | NOVEL METHOD TO ETCH COPPER BARRIER FILM - A method of opening a barrier film below copper structures in a stack is provided. A pulsed gas is provided into a plasma processing chamber, wherein the providing the pulsed gas comprises providing a pulsed H | 04-14-2016 |
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20130335379 | COMPUTING DEVICE, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAY AND INTEGRATED PROJECTION - Embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a hybrid computing device. Some embodiments may comprise a computing device having an enclosure arranged to support a display on a front of the enclosure, a projector adjustment ring integrated into a portion of the perimeter of the enclosure, and a projector module adjustably coupled to the projector adjustment ring. In various embodiments, the projector module may be arranged for dual-axis rotation within the projector adjustment ring. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-19-2013 |
20140035834 | TECHNIQUES FOR A MOBILE GAMING DEVICE, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for mobile gaming. In some embodiments an apparatus comprises one or more processors and an enclosure arranged to support a display on a first side of the enclosure and a control device on a second side of the enclosure opposite the first side, the control device removeably arranged in a recessed cavity on the second side of the enclosure. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140104316 | AUGMENTED REALITY COMPUTING DEVICE, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for an augmented reality computing device. Some embodiments may comprise an enclosure comprising a display portion and a component portion, the display portion arranged to support a transparent display and the component portion arranged to support a processor and an augmented reality module operative on the processor to display one or more graphical user interface elements on the transparent display and to arrange the one or more graphical user interface elements based on one or more elements in a real world environment in proximity to the computing device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-17-2014 |
20140137020 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR NAVIGATING APPLICATIONS - Technologies are provided in embodiments to provide a graphical user interface to navigate applications on a mobile device. At least one embodiment is configured to receive a request to display a rotatable menu of applications on a computing device and to generate the rotatable menu comprising a first set of one or more content cards, where at least one of the content cards of the first set represents at least one application in the computing device. The embodiment is also configured to provide the rotatable menu in a first orientation for display on the computing device. Embodiments may be configured to receive an indication of input to rotate the rotatable menu, rotate the rotatable menu to a second orientation, and cause, at least in part, actions that result in display of the rotatable menu in the second orientation. | 05-15-2014 |
20140169853 | KEYBOARD FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for a keyboard assembly having a plurality of keys that include a key having one or more magnets, which are provided at a substantially outer portion of the key. The keyboard assembly can also include a top plate that comprises a ferrous material to attract the one or more magnets to the top plate. | 06-19-2014 |
20140198441 | MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for a mobile computing device. A mobile computing device may comprise, for example, an enclosure arranged to support a display and one or more processor circuits, the enclosure having an enlarged portion at one side of the enclosure arranged to allow a user to clutch the enclosure with one hand at the one side, the enlarged portion having a thickness that is larger than a thickness of another portion of the enclosure, and the enlarged portion defining a cavity arranged to support one or more energy storage modules. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-17-2014 |
20140247548 | HYBRID COMPUTING DEVICE, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a hybrid computing device. Some embodiments may comprise a computing device having an enclosure arranged to support a display on a front of the enclosure and a cover mechanically coupled to a side of the enclosure, the cover comprising a first portion having at least one integrated input device and a second portion having at least one flexible seam arranged to allow the second portion to adjustably pivot around the seam. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-04-2014 |
20140273590 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular examples described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of hardware, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a connector assembly that is positioned within at least a portion of a recess of the electronic device, where the connector assembly includes: a first assembly that is to receive a connector; and a second assembly that is to receive an identification module that is to provide an association between a user and the electronic device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140285960 | HINGE CONFIGURATION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a hinge assembly to secure a top portion of the electronic device to an accessory. The hinge assembly is to allow a rotation of the top portion in relation to the accessory. The hinge assembly may include a plurality of discs to receive a plurality of segments of the accessory as the hinge assembly engages to secure the top portion of the electronic device to the accessory. | 09-25-2014 |
20150146356 | MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of an apparatus, system and method are described for a mobile computing device. A mobile computing device may comprise, for example, an enclosure arranged to support a display and one or more processor circuits, the enclosure having an enlarged portion at one side of the enclosure arranged to allow a user to clutch the enclosure with one hand at the one side, the enlarged portion having a thickness that is larger than a thickness of another portion of the enclosure, and the enlarged portion defining a cavity arranged to support one or more energy storage modules. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-28-2015 |
20150192960 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM WITH A CONFIGURABLE DISPLAY - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, laptop, or tablet that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include establishing an electrical coupling between a first portion of an electrical device and a second portion of the electrical device, where the first portion includes a first display and the second portion includes a second display. Removing the first portion from the second portion permits the first portion and the second portion to each operate as a standalone tablet device. The example implementation may also include initiating a collaboration session when the first portion is removed from the second portion. | 07-09-2015 |
20150193009 | FOLDABLE CONFIGURATIONS FOR A THUMB TYPING KEYBOARD - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a first portion that contains a first display; a second portion that further comprises a keyboard and a fold away area; and a hinge, where the hinge couples the first portion and the second portion, and where the fold away area can rotate with respect to the hinge. In certain cases, the fold away area can rotate with respect to the hinge to expose the keyboard for thumb typing. | 07-09-2015 |
20150277490 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In one example a chassis for an electronic device comprises a first housing and a second housing, the second housing coupled to the first housing such that the second housing is rotatable about an axis that extends diagonally through the first housing and the second housing. Other examples may be described. | 10-01-2015 |
20160056592 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular examples described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of hardware, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a connector assembly that is positioned within at least a portion of a recess of the electronic device, where the connector assembly includes: a first assembly that is to receive a connector; and a second assembly that is to receive an identification module that is to provide an association between a user and the electronic device. | 02-25-2016 |
20160091935 | HINGE CONFIGURATION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a hinge assembly to secure a top portion of the electronic device to an accessory. The hinge assembly is to allow a rotation of the top portion in relation to the accessory. The hinge assembly may include a plurality of discs to receive a plurality of segments of the accessory as the hinge assembly engages to secure the top portion of the electronic device to the accessory. | 03-31-2016 |
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20080227240 | Method of Making Reliable Wafer Level Chip Scale Package Semiconductor Devices
- The present invention relates to a method of making a robust wafer level chip scale package and, in particular, a method that prevents cracking of the passivation layer during solder flow and subsequent multiple thermal reflow steps. In one embodiment, a passivation layer that is formed using a highly compressive insulating material is used. In another aspect, another layer is applied over the passivation layer to assist with preventing cracking of the passivation layer. | 09-18-2008 |
20080258263 | High Current Steering ESD Protection Zener Diode And Method - A method of fabricating a N+/P+ zener diode where the reverse breakdown occurs in a controlled, and uniform manner leading to improved speed of operation and increase in current handling capability. | 10-23-2008 |
20080259518 | Low Operating Voltage Electro-Static Discharge Device And Method - The present invention describes ESD apparatus, methods of forming the same, and methods of providing ESD protection. In certain aspects, the invention achieves the desired turn-on voltage and maintains low leakage in the ESD apparatus, and the methods of providing ESD protection. In one aspect, a zener diode that has a positive trigger voltage is used to quickly turn-on a transistor. In another aspect, different zener diodes that have positive and negative trigger voltages, respectively, are used to quickly turn on a transistor. In still another aspect, a linearly graded P-region is used to implement the ESD device of the present invention. | 10-23-2008 |
20120080769 | ESD DEVICE AND METHOD - A semiconductor component and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor component, wherein the semiconductor component includes a transient voltage suppression structure that includes at least two diodes and a Zener diode. In accordance with embodiments, a semiconductor material is provided that includes an epitaxial layer. The at least two diodes and the Zener diode are created at the surface of the epitaxial layer, where the at least two diodes may be adjacent to the Zener diode. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080803 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND STRUCTURE - A semiconductor component and methods for manufacturing the semiconductor component that includes a three dimensional helically shaped common mode choke. In accordance with embodiments, a transient voltage suppression device may be coupled to the monolithically integrated common mode choke. | 04-05-2012 |