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20100049459 | High Dynamic Range Charge Measurements - A charge amplifier for use in radiation sensing includes an amplifier, at least one switch, and at least one capacitor. The switch selectively couples the input of the switch to one of at least two voltages. The capacitor is electrically coupled in series between the input of the amplifier and the input of the switch. The capacitor is electrically coupled to the input of the amplifier without a switch coupled therebetween. A method of measuring charge in radiation sensing includes selectively diverting charge from an input of an amplifier to an input of at least one capacitor by selectively coupling an output of the at least one capacitor to one of at least two voltages. The input of the at least one capacitor is operatively coupled to the input of the amplifier without a switch coupled therebetween. The method also includes calculating a total charge based on a sum of the amplified charge and the diverted charge. | 02-25-2010 |
20100051818 | Method and Apparatus for the Measurement of Signals from Radiation Sensors - The preferred embodiments of the present invention include a device for measuring an ionizing event in a radiation sensor. The device can include a charge amplifier and a timing shaper. The charge amplifier receives a cathode signal and is configured to output an amplified cathode signal. The timing shaper is operatively connected to the charge amplifier to receive the amplified cathode signal. The timing shaper is configured to generate a first pulse in response to a beginning of the ionizing event and a second pulse in response to an end of the ionizing event. The first and second pulses are associated with a depth of interaction of the ionizing event and are generated in response to a slope of the amplified cathode signal changing. | 03-04-2010 |
20120121050 | Method and Apparatus for Analog Pulse Pile-Up Rejection - A method and apparatus for pulse pile-up rejection are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a delay value application constituent configured to receive a threshold-crossing time value, and provide an adjustable value according to a delay value and the threshold-crossing time value; and a comparison constituent configured to receive a peak-occurrence time value and the adjustable value, compare the peak-occurrence time value with the adjustable value, indicate pulse acceptance if the peak-occurrence time value is less than or equal to the adjustable value, and indicate pulse rejection if the peak-occurrence time value is greater than the adjustable value. | 05-17-2012 |
20120293351 | Method and Apparatus for Low Power Analog-to-Digital Conversion - A method and apparatus for analog-to-digital conversion. An Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) includes M ADC | 11-22-2012 |
20140084961 | Method and Apparatus for Analog Pulse Pile-Up Rejection - A method and apparatus for pulse pile-up rejection are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a delay value application constituent configured to receive a threshold-crossing time value, and provide an adjustable value according to a delay value and the threshold-crossing time value; and a comparison constituent configured to receive a peak-occurrence time value and the adjustable value, compare the peak-occurrence time value with the adjustable value, indicate pulse acceptance if the peak-occurrence time value is less than or equal to the adjustable value, and indicate pulse rejection if the peak-occurrence time value is greater than the adjustable value. | 03-27-2014 |
20140184319 | SHAPER DESIGN IN CMOS FOR HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE - An analog filter is presented that comprises a chain of filter stages, a feedback resistor for providing a negative feedback, and a feedback capacitor for providing a positive feedback. Each filter stage has an input node and an output node. The output node of a filter stage is connected to the input node of an immediately succeeding filter stage through a resistor. The feedback resistor has a first end connected to the output node of the last filter stage along the chain of filter stages, and a second end connected to the input node of a first preceding filter stage. The feedback capacitor has a first end connected to the output node of one of the chain of filter stages, and a second end connected to the input node of a second preceding filter stage. | 07-03-2014 |
20140217297 | Array of Virtual Frisch-Grid Detectors with Common Cathode and Reduced Length of Shielding Electrodes - A radiation detector system is disclosed that effectively solves the electron trapping problem by optimizing shielding of the individual virtual Frisch-grid detectors in an array configuration. | 08-07-2014 |
20140231657 | RADIATION DETECTOR DEVICE FOR REJECTING AND EXCLUDING INCOMPLETE CHARGE COLLECTION EVENTS - A radiation detector device is provided that is capable of distinguishing between full charge collection (FCC) events and incomplete charge collection (ICC) events based upon a correlation value comparison algorithm that compares correlation values calculated for individually sensed radiation detection events with a calibrated FCC event correlation function. The calibrated FCC event correlation function serves as a reference curve utilized by a correlation value comparison algorithm to determine whether a sensed radiation detection event fits the profile of the FCC event correlation function within the noise tolerances of the radiation detector device. If the radiation detection event is determined to be an ICC event, then the spectrum for the ICC event is rejected and excluded from inclusion in the radiation detector device spectral analyses. The radiation detector device also can calculate a performance factor to determine the efficacy of distinguishing between FCC and ICC events. | 08-21-2014 |
20150061729 | Method and Apparatus for Sub-Hysteresis Discrimination - Embodiments of comparator circuits are disclosed. A comparator circuit may include a differential input circuit, an output circuit, a positive feedback circuit operably coupled between the differential input circuit and the output circuit, and a hysteresis control circuit operably coupled with the positive feedback circuit. The hysteresis control circuit includes a switching device and a transistor. The comparator circuit provides sub-hysteresis discrimination and high speed discrimination. | 03-05-2015 |
20150316588 | Method and Apparatus for Current-Output Peak Detection - A method and apparatus for a current-output peak detector. A current-output peak detector circuit is disclosed and works in two phases. The peak detector circuit includes switches to switch the peak detector circuit from the first phase to the second phase upon detection of the peak voltage of an input voltage signal. The peak detector generates a current output with a high degree of accuracy in the second phase. | 11-05-2015 |
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20090292966 | Method for recovery of lost and/or corrupted data - A method for recovery of lost and/or corrupted data transmitted from a transmitter device to a receiver device. The data is coded by an encoder connected to the transmitter device. The data is transmitted from the transmitter device to the receiver device via a transmission system and is decoded by means of a decoder connected to the receiver device. This is performed through application of a low density parity check method, wherein lost and/or corrupted data is restored during decoding. The decoding is performed by solving the equation system of the parity check matrix H. The parity check matrix H is brought into a triangular form by column and/or row permutations. Columns of a sub-matrix B of the matrix H which impede the triangulation process are shifted into a sub-matrix P of the matrix H so that the triangulation process can be continued until the matrix H except for the sub-matrix P has been completely brought into a triangular form. The Gaussian elimination method is applied to a part of the sub-matrix P. The selection of the column or columns of the sub-matrix B which are to be shifted into the sub-matrix P is performed on the basis of the weight of the column which corresponds to the number of non-zero-entries in the column, and/or on the basis of the weight of the rows of the sub-matrix B connected to the column. | 11-26-2009 |
20100124222 | METHOD OF TRANSMITTING DATA - The invention is related to a method of transmitting data whereby a transmission channel towards an access point ( | 05-20-2010 |
20110047445 | METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF LOST AND/OR CORRUPTED DATA - A method for recovery of lost and/or corrupted data, whereby this data is encoded by means of an encoder connected to the transmitter device and transmitted via a transmission channel to the receiver device. The transmitted data is decoded by means of a decoder connected to the receiver device wherein lost and/or corrupted data is restored during decoding. Encoding and decoding are performed by using a convolutional code. According to the disclosure the window size, on which the decoder connected to the receiver device operates, is variable so that the window size can be adapted to the erasure rate of the transmission channel and/or to the delay service requirement. | 02-24-2011 |
20110096795 | METHOD FOR CONTENTION RESOLUTION IN TIME-HOPPING OR FREQUENCY-HOPPING - The invention is related to a method of transmitting data, whereby a transmission channel towards an access point is shared among a plurality of users. The data is transmitted by using a multiple access frame divided in logical slots. According to the invention each data packet is divided into k units which are decoded by an (n,k) decoder, producing n−k redundant units. The n units are transmitted within a multiple access frame in n different slots according to a time-hopping pattern, a frequency-hopping pattern or a combination of both. Thereby, the positions of the n units composing a data packet are written in a header appended to each unit. | 04-28-2011 |
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20140070957 | WEARABLE COMMUNICATION PLATFORM - An wearable communications garment that includes one or more user-selectable inputs integrated into the garment. A sartorial communications apparatus may include a flexible material that is worn (e.g., as an undergarment) by the user and includes one or more interactive sensors that may be manually activated by a user, even through one or more intervening layers of clothing. The apparatus may also include one or more additional body sensors configured to sense a user's position, movement, and/or physiological status. The sensor(s) may be connected via a conductive trace on the garment to a sensor module for analysis and/or transmission. Methods of manufacturing the garments as well as methods of using the garments are also described. | 03-13-2014 |
20140318699 | METHODS OF MAKING GARMENTS HAVING STRETCHABLE AND CONDUCTIVE INK - Methods of forming garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns. Described herein are method of making garments (including compression garments) having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing. | 10-30-2014 |
20150040282 | COMPRESSION GARMENTS HAVING STRETCHABLE AND CONDUCTIVE INK - Garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns thereon. Described herein are garments (including compression garments) having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing. | 02-12-2015 |
20150143601 | GARMENTS HAVING STRETCHABLE AND CONDUCTIVE INK - Methods of forming garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns. Described herein are method of making garments (including compression garments) having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing. | 05-28-2015 |
20150250420 | PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING GARMENTS - Described herein are apparatuses (e.g., garments, including but not limited to shirts, pants, and the like) for detecting and monitoring physiological parameters, such as respiration, cardiac parameters, and the like. | 09-10-2015 |
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20100108113 | Aeroelastic canopy with solar panels - An aeroelastic solar-power-generating canopy is described that requires minimal construction efforts. The canopy can be formed over supporting structures such as columns, without requiring an existing roof. The canopy contains a plurality of solar panels arranged substantially adjacent to each other, which are coupled to attachment members. Linking members are coupled to the attachment members, the linking members providing a flexing point for the solar panels. A cable is coupled to the linking members, spanning a substantial portion of the distance covered by the solar panels, providing a restraining force. And, at least one of the attachment members and cable is coupled to a supporting structure, wherein the cable in conjunction with the linking members allows the solar panels to dynamically react to loads, the arranged solar panels operating as a covering and as a source of solar power. | 05-06-2010 |
20100175337 | Flexible roof-mount system and method for solar panels - Systems and methods are disclosed for efficiently securing solar panels on a roof surface that does not require penetration of the roof membrane. Supports for the solar panels are designed with a small footprint with sufficient spacing to allow free drainage between the supports. A simple, low-cost attachment member or clip can be integrated with each support to attach the panel to the support, and in some instances the clip (or its mount on the support) can also be used to lift the support to the roof. The panels can include one or more rails that can slide through a loosened clip, but be held securely in place by a tightened clip. The panels can be installed initially with the clips grasping the rails loosely and once the supports and rails are in their final positions, the clips can be fully tightened to form a rigid solar panel array. | 07-15-2010 |
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20090319473 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF USING A LOCAL HOSTED CACHE AND CRYPTOGRAPHIC HASH FUNCTIONS TO REDUCE NETWORK TRAFFIC - The described method and system enables a client at a branch office to retrieve data from a local hosted cache instead of an application server over a WAN to improve latency and reduce overall WAN traffic. A server at the data center may be adapted to provide either a list of hashes or the requested data based on whether a hosted cache system is enabled. A hosted cache at the client side may provide the data to the client based on the hashes. The hashes may be generated to provide a fingerprint of the data which may be used to index the data in an efficient manner. | 12-24-2009 |
20130067080 | Storage and Communication De-Duplication - Storage and communication de-duplication are described. In one or more implementations, a system comprises one or more modules that are implemented at least partially in hardware, the one or more modules configured to utilize one or more algorithms to calculate hashes of chunks of data, the hashes used to replace the chunks in the data for storage locally in the system as well as to communicate the hashes in response to a request received via a network for the data to avoid communicating at least one of the chunks of the data via the network. | 03-14-2013 |
20150286812 | AUTOMATIC CAPTURE AND ENTRY OF ACCESS CODES USING A CAMERA - The manual entry of displayed access codes can be avoided by using a camera connected to or integrated with a computer system to capture an image of a display on another device containing a displayed access code. In response to an indication of where a pin is located in the captured image, optical character recognition is performed on the captured image to extract the access code and enter the access code into the computer system. | 10-08-2015 |
20160073352 | Wireless Radios Managed Based On Proximity - In embodiments of wireless radios managed based on proximity, a mobile device, such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, or other portable device can be implemented for multiple, different wireless communications. A mobile device can include a first radio system for a first wireless communications technology, and a second radio system for a second wireless communications technology. A connection manager determines, based on the first wireless communications technology, whether the mobile device is in an area that is proximate an endpoint implemented for the second wireless communications technology. The connection manager can turn-on the second radio system to enable wireless communication with the endpoint when the mobile device is in the area proximate the endpoint. Alternatively, the connection manager can turn-off the second radio system and conserve power that would otherwise be utilized to scan for the endpoint when the mobile device is not in the area proximate the endpoint. | 03-10-2016 |
20160073435 | MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES FOR A WIRELESS DOCKING EXPERIENCE - This document describes management capabilities for a wireless docking experience. A wireless dock is configured to connect to multiple peripheral devices, such as a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse. Mobile devices can connect to the wireless dock, via a short-range wireless connection, to utilize the multiple peripheral devices. When deployed with other wireless docks, the wireless dock can be configured to provide management information with a broadcast signal that is usable by the mobile devices to manage the wireless connection to, and experience with, the wireless dock. The management information can include one or more of a do-not-automatically-connect indicator, an in-use indicator, an Internet-available indicator, or a group identifier. | 03-10-2016 |