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20100278043 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING DEGRADATION OF A MEDIA SERVICE - A method and device for identifying degradation in service quality for a wireless media service. The wireless media service has a known expected packet generation rate, which may be determined by the device based upon the codec and payload size selected on initiating the media service. At a receiving device, the packets actually received by the device from the other termination point are counted over a time period, and this number is compared with the number of packets that were expected based upon the known packet generation rate. From this comparison a packet loss rate may be determined. If the packet loss rate exceeds a threshold level, then the device may issue a user alert, terminate the service, or take other action. The threshold level may be established based upon a packet loss rate corresponding to a significant degree of service quality degradation. | 11-04-2010 |
20110249591 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING DEGRADATION OF A MEDIA SERVICE - A method and device for identifying degradation in service quality for a wireless media service. The wireless media service has a known expected packet generation rate, which may be determined by the device based upon the codec and payload size selected on initiating the media service. At a receiving device, the packets actually received by the device from the other termination point are counted over a time period, and this number is compared with the number of packets that were expected based upon the known packet generation rate. From this comparison a packet loss rate may be determined. If the packet loss rate exceeds a threshold level, then the device may issue a user alert, terminate the service, or take other action. The threshold level may be established based upon a packet loss rate corresponding to a significant degree of service quality degradation. | 10-13-2011 |
20120250554 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING DEGRADATION OF A MEDIA SERVICE - A method and device for identifying degradation in service quality for a wireless media service. The wireless media service has a known expected packet generation rate, which may be determined by the device based upon the codec and payload size selected on initiating the media service. At a receiving device, the packets actually received by the device from the other termination point are counted over a time period, and this number is compared with the number of packets that were expected based upon the known packet generation rate. From this comparison a packet loss rate may be determined. If the packet loss rate exceeds a threshold level, then the device may issue a user alert, terminate the service, or take other action. The threshold level may be established based upon a packet loss rate corresponding to a significant degree of service quality degradation. | 10-04-2012 |
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20100085938 | WiFi network system for performing a high-speed handover of voice and multimedia data and method applied to the same - A WiFi network system for performing a high-speed handover of voice and multimedia data includes a wireless station (STA), a network router for connecting to the Internet; first and second smart base stations respectively connected with the Internet through the network router, wherein the second smart base station is adjacent to the first smart base station. Each of the smart base stations covers an area in order to register the STA located in the area and connect the STA with the Internet through the first or a second smart base station and the network router. | 04-08-2010 |
20100091741 | WiFi system and method with high-speed mobile voice and video data communication - A WiFi system with high-speed mobile voice and video data communication includes a plurality of mobile devices and a WiFi base station connected to a WiFi network. The WiFi base station transmits and receives packets to/from a mobile device within a time frame. The time frame is repeated at a predetermined period of time and divided into a plurality of variable-size time slots, each slot being assigned to a mobile device. The WiFi base station is based on an IEEE 802.11 standard to transmit/receive the packets respectively. Accordingly, all the WiFi base stations can use a single channel such that the handover between the WiFi base stations can be performed at high speed. | 04-15-2010 |
20100128670 | Base station interference-free antenna module and WiFi base station mesh network system using the antenna module - A base station interference-free antenna module includes a plurality of high frequency transceivers respectively facing different directions, and an antenna controller electrically coupled to the high frequency transceivers. The antenna controller is electrically coupled to a signal processor in order to receive a signal transmitting/receiving request output by the signal processor to accordingly select a high frequency transceiver to transmit or receive a circularly polarized high frequency signal. The system includes two WiFi base stations, each having the base station interference-free antenna module and a signal processor, and the high frequency signals wirelessly transmitted between the WiFi base stations in the system are circularly polarized. | 05-27-2010 |
20100128671 | Interference-free antenna module and WiFi network system using the antenna module - An interference-free antenna module includes a WiFi interference-free antenna module having a plurality of high frequency transceivers respectively facing different directions, and an antenna controller electrically coupled to the high frequency transceivers respectively. The antenna controller receives a signal transmitting/receiving request output by a signal processor to accordingly select one of the high frequency transceivers to transmit or receive a circularly polarized high frequency signal. The antenna module also includes a consumer equipment interference-free antenna module having a circular polarization antenna unit. The WiFi network system includes a WiFi base station and a consumer equipment. | 05-27-2010 |
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20100124676 | MANAGING GAS BUBBLES IN A LIQUID FLOW SYSTEM - A system and method for managing gas bubbles in a liquid flow system are described. In particular, according to the system and method, novel techniques reduce a volume of cavities in the liquid flow system and limit a cross-sectional area of the liquid flow system to a maximum cross-sectional area of tolerably sized bubbles. In this manner, by reducing the cavity volumes and limiting cross-sectional areas, the formation of intolerably sized bubbles and the aggregation of tolerably sized bubbles into intolerably sized bubbles are each substantially prevented. Also, bubbles may be removed from the system to reduce the quantity of bubbles that are to be managed. | 05-20-2010 |
20100124678 | FUEL CELL FEED SYSTEMS - Fuel feed systems capable of providing substantially consistent flow of fuel to a fuel cell and also capable of tolerating varying pressures from a reservoir (also referred to as fuel supply or fuel cell cartridge) and the fuel cell while maintaining substantially consistent control flow to the fuel cell are disclosed. | 05-20-2010 |
20100124689 | SYSTEM TO RESERVOIR CONNECTOR - A system-to-reservoir connector is disclosed in which a system-side-sub-connector and a reservoir-side-sub-connector provide for a fluid connection that is resilient to external forces, is substantially leak-proof upon insertion and retraction, and is orientation independent. | 05-20-2010 |
20140127610 | FUEL CELL FEED SYSTEMS - Fuel feed systems capable of providing substantially consistent flow of fuel to a fuel cell and also capable of tolerating varying pressures from a reservoir (also referred to as fuel supply or fuel cell cartridge) and the fuel cell while maintaining substantially consistent control flow to the fuel cell are disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
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20080302507 | Adjustable cooling apparatus - An adjustable cooling apparatus to disperse heat generated by an electronic device mainly includes a heat transfer portion attached to the electronic device to transfer heat generated by the electronic device and a heat dispersing portion to receive the heat from the heat transfer portion and disperse the heat. The heat transfer portion and the heat dispersing portion are coupled through a toggle mechanism such that the heat dispersing portion can be tilted relative to the heat transfer portion at an angle which is adjustable. The cooling apparatus is mounted onto the electronic device through a base. The base has a turning mechanism coupling with the heat transfer portion so that the cooling apparatus is swivelable in a desired direction relative to the electronic device. An air fan is fastened to the heat dispersing portion to drive airflow to pass through the heat dispersing portion to improve cooling efficiency. | 12-11-2008 |
20080303366 | Electric fan and casing thereof - The present invention discloses an electric fan and a casing thereof, wherein the casing wall can be arbitrarily detached to from an air flow inlet. The four corner elements of the casing define an assembly space where the electric fan is accommodated. First fixing members and second fixing members matching each other are respectively formed in the corner elements and the casing walls; the first and second fixing members can thus be assembled together or separated apart. Thereby, an electric fan casing having detachable casing walls is thus achieved. | 12-11-2008 |
20090022588 | Electric fan module and airflow conduction structure thereof - The present invention discloses an electric fan module and an airflow conduction structure thereof, wherein the airflow conduction structure is coupled to an electric fan and guides the central airflow to fan blades to reduce wind resistance and wind shear. The airflow conduction structure has an airflow conduction body and at least one airflow conduction groove arranged axially on the airflow conduction body. The airflow conduction body has a first end face and a second end face, and the first end face is greater than the second end face. The airflow conduction grooves are arranged between the first and second end faces. | 01-22-2009 |
20090108817 | Method for actuation by boosting power source voltage - A method for actuation by boosting power source voltage includes: determining an overclocking range of an electronic device, setting a duty frequency of the electronic device, detecting actuation conditions of the electronic device, and switching actuation power value. First, get the upper limit of the duty frequency of the electronic device to determine the overclocking range of the electronic device; then determine the duty frequency of the electronic device after actuated, detect the electronic device to get an actuation power from a power source and determine whether the electronic device is started properly. If the electronic device is not started properly, alter the voltage of the actuation power, and determine again the actuation condition of the electronic device. By means of the aforesaid procedure the actuation power voltage value input to the electronic device can be regulated to actuate the electronic device. | 04-30-2009 |
20090154092 | WIND DIRECTION-ADJUSTABLE HEAT-DISSIPATION FAN MODULE - The present invention discloses a wind direction-adjustable heat-dissipation fan module, which is arranged inside a computer and provides heat-dissipation air current for electronic devices inside the computer. The wind direction-adjustable heat-dissipation fan module of the present invention comprises a support unit arranged inside the computer. An electric fan is pivotally coupled to the support unit, and the electric fan can have a rotation trip with respect to the support unit. According to the layout of the electronic devices inside the computer, the electric fan can be rotated pivotally with respect to the support unit to adjust the angle of the wind outlet. The present invention can solve the incapability of the conventional heat-dissipation fan to adjust the angle thereof, which causes inferior heat-dissipation inside a computer. | 06-18-2009 |
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20080216337 | Tape rule having identifying pattern and mark dimensions - A tape rule having identifying pattern and mark dimensions in which graduated measuring marks are printed on the front surface of the ruler blade. Furthermore, a hook is disposed on the end of the ruler blade to provide for pulling out the ruler blade when length measurements are taken by the user. The back surface of the ruler blade has identifying patterns, graduated lines, measurement unit numerals, and written explanation areas printed at a quantity of specific relative positions. The measurement positions of the graduated lines and the graduated measuring marks on the front surface are aligned and also respectively collocated with matching identifying patterns and written explanation areas, in which are printed simple character-based explanations. As such, the present invention is a tape rule structure that provides for rapid and accurate pattern indication and measurement position. | 09-11-2008 |
20080271322 | Art knife - An art knife comprised of a case, the case consisting of a left case half and a right case half, with a blade control mechanism capable of reciprocal movement contained in the interior section of the art knife. The blade control mechanism includes a semicircular, saddle-shaped push button that enables left- and right-handed operation during the cutting of an object which, based on the angle and orientation of the object, obtains the most appropriate directional application of force. Additionally, a blade replacement key is disposed that provides for convenient blade changing, the overall arrangement of the invention herein thereby enhancing art knife utility and, furthermore, increasing manufacturing practical value. | 11-06-2008 |
20090064525 | Structure tape rule hook - An improved structure tape rule hook that provides a hook of the tape rule which has an attractive component. The hook is a planar component bent vertically to thereby form a hook mounting element at its upper extent, and disposed on the hook mounting element are a plurality of elongated round holes and, furthermore, the other side is bent downward vertically to form a hook measuring element. The hook measuring element has a containment recess, which is die extruded, enabling the embedding of the attractive component in order to fix it onto the hook measuring element. As such when taking measurements the attractive component of the tape rule increases user convenience, thereby enhancing the practical value of the tape rule provided by the improved structure tape rule hook of the invention herein. | 03-12-2009 |
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20130113879 | Multi-Depth Adaptation For Video Content - A method and system for transmitting and viewing video content is described. In one aspect a plurality of versions of 3D video content may be generated. Each version of the 3D video content may include a different viewing depth profile for the 3D video content. Data representative of a viewing distance between a viewer of 3D video content and a device may be determined. Based upon the received data, a particular version of the 3D video content of the plurality of versions having a viewing depth profile corresponding to the viewing distance may be determined. | 05-09-2013 |
20140146644 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AMBIENT SYSTEM COMTROL - Provided are methods and systems for ambient system control, comprising multiple detection devices with varying levels of detection capability. The methods and systems contemplate the use of both voice and gesture commands, as well as other inputs, for system control. | 05-29-2014 |
20140279852 | Efficient Data Distribution To Multiple Devices - Methods and systems for providing content are disclosed. An example method can comprise identifying a first plurality of data fragments of a media file. An example method can also comprise identifying a second plurality of data fragments of the media file. An example method can comprise generating a manifest file. The manifest file can comprise information for playback of the second plurality of data fragments on a device without access to the first plurality of data fragments. | 09-18-2014 |
20140280702 | DELIVERY OF CONTENT - Future data connection quality may be predicted based on past data connection quality, and future requests for data may be predicted based on past requests. These predictions may be used to help decide whether, when, and/or how to deliver the data in a proactive manner. For example, according to some aspects described herein, a future data connection quality may be predicted based at least on historical data connection quality. It may be determined whether to pre-deliver at least a first portion of an item of content based at least on the predicted future data connection quality. If so, then the at least the portion of the item of content may be pre-delivered to the device and/or to another destination. | 09-18-2014 |
20140331254 | System, Apparatus, and Method for Preparing Images for Integration and Combining Images into an Integrated Image - At least a first image, such as a motion video image, is prepared for integration with at least a second image, such as a motion video image and/or a still image. The first image may be a barker, and the second image may be a menu or programming guide. To prepare the first image for integration, a first compressed image is formed, restricted to a first region of a first image area by representing at least one segment of a first image within the first region with a reference to another segment of the first image within the first region. The second image may also be prepared for integration by forming a second compressed image. The second compressed image may be restricted to a second region of a second image area by representing at least one segment of the second image within the second region with a reference to another segment of the second image within the second region. The first and second images are combined by selecting a portion of the first compressed image, selecting a portion of the second compressed image, and combining the selected portions to form an integrated image. | 11-06-2014 |
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20130329322 | LED HAVING TWO PINGS THAT HANDLE CONTINGENCIES OF OPEN, STATIC ELECTRICITY, AND SURGE - An LED having two pins that handle contingencies of open, static electricity, and surge comprises an LED cell, a thyristor, such as SCR, with three electrodes arranged in series connection to the LED cell, a transistor for a gate of the thyristor to trigger signals, and a voltage detecting circuit. When the LED cell breaks due to open, a proper current is acquired via the voltage detecting circuit so as to trigger the SCR, thereby providing a substitute current route that allows the rest of the serially-connected LED cells to keep lighting. When static electricity or surge occurs at two ends of the LED cells, the SCR provides a route to guide the static electricity or the surge, which protects the LED cells. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329323 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PROVIDING A FUNCTION OF SUBSTITUTING LED OPEN AND A PROTECTION AGAINST STATIC ELECTRICITY AND SURGE - An integrated circuit providing a function of substituting LED open and a protection against static electricity and surge can be coupled and parallelly connected to an LED. The integrated circuit comprises a thyristor, such as SCR, with three electrodes, a transistor for a gate of the thyristor to trigger signals, and a voltage detecting circuit. When the LED breaks due to open, a proper current is acquired via the voltage detecting circuit so as to trigger the SCR, thereby providing a substitute current route that allows the rest of the serially-connected LEDs to keep lighting. When static electricity or surge occurs at two ends of the LEDs, the integrated circuit provides a route to guide the static electricity or the surge, which protects the LEDs. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329328 | INTEGRATED PROTECTOR HAVING TWO PINS FOR CONTROLLING A BREAKOVER VOLTAGE TO PREVENT SURGE FROM A LIGHTING STRIKE AND STATIC ELECTRICITY - An integrated protector having two pins for controlling a breakover voltage to prevent surge from a lightning strike and static electricity comprises a thyristor with three electrodes, such as an SCR, a transistor for a gate of the thyristor to trigger signals, and a voltage detecting circuit. When static electricity or surge occurs at two ends of the integrated protector and the protected part/device that are arranged in a parallel connection, the integrated protector acquires a proper current to trigger the thyristor via the voltage detecting circuit. Accordingly, the integrated protector provides a route to guide the static electricity or the surge, which protects the part/device that is parallelly connected to the integrated protector. | 12-12-2013 |
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20140073990 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR BODILY FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION - Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container. | 03-13-2014 |
20140171829 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR BODILY FLUID SAMPLE TRANSPORT - Bodily fluid sample transport systems, devices, and method are provided. In at least one embodiment described herein, methods are provided for the physical transport of small volumes of bodily fluid in liquid form from one location to another location. By way of nonlimiting example, the samples are collected in liquid form at a collection site, transported in liquid form, and arrive at an analysis site in liquid form. In many embodiments, the liquid form during transport is not held in a porous matrix, wicking material, webbing, or similar material that prevents sample for being extracted in liquid form at the destination site. In one embodiment, small volume of sample in each sample vessel is in the range of about 1 ml to about 1 microliter. | 06-19-2014 |
20140296089 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample. | 10-02-2014 |
20140308661 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample. | 10-16-2014 |
20140316300 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR BODILY FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION - Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container. | 10-23-2014 |
20140323913 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR BODILY FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION - Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container. | 10-30-2014 |
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20150368717 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample. | 12-24-2015 |
20160069919 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample. | 03-10-2016 |
20160069921 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-ANALYSIS - Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample. | 03-10-2016 |
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20150076732 | Additive Manufacturing of Extended Structures - An extended structure additive manufacturing device and method are provided. The device includes a movable material bonding component and a movement mechanism which enable the device to create parts outside the conventional additive manufacturing device print volumes defined by the device and its print-head. Methods of making parts involve creating a portion of a part and moving the extended structure additive manufacturing device relative to the part and printing a second portion of the part. Parts incapable of being formed using a conventional additive manufacturing device may be made using the extended structure additive manufacturing device and/or methods disclosed herein. | 03-19-2015 |
20150108687 | Manufacturing in Microgravity and Varying External Force Environments - Additive manufacturing devices operable in various external force environments are disclosed. In an aspect, an additive manufacturing device operable in microgravity is disclosed. In other aspects, devices which are operable in high-vibration environments or varying external force environments are disclosed. Additive manufacturing devices herein may produce parts from metal, polymer, or other feedstocks. | 04-23-2015 |
20150112472 | Remote Operations of Additive Manufacturing Devices - Node-based remote operations of additive manufacturing device are disclosed. In an aspect, a system for operating a remote additive manufacturing device is disclosed. Each computing device is a node in a communications path and contains an instance of a command software program configured to receive and send a single set of commands, ensure the integrity of such commands and/or operate communicatively connected additive manufacturing devices. | 04-23-2015 |
20160082652 | TERRESTRIAL AND SPACE-BASED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - A system including an additive manufacturing device to perform at least one additive manufacturing process and to include a prefabricated component during the at least one additive manufacturing process to accelerate build completion of a produced object. Another system and a method are also disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082664 | SEAMLESS SCANNING AND PRODUCTION DEVICES AND METHODS - A system comprising a manufacturing device to evaluate an object to determine whether to at least one of repair and replicate the object wherein to repair further comprises at least one of a subtractive process and an additive manufacturing process applied to the object and to replicate further comprises an additive manufacturing process applied to create a second object. Another system and a method are also disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082665 | DIGITAL CATALOG FOR MANUFACTURING - A manufacturing system including catalog database for retaining a plurality of three-dimensional content for use to at least one of create a produced object and repair an existing object with at least one additive manufacturing process, one or more user interfaces to access the catalog database at least one of simultaneously and at different times, a communication infrastructure to provide for real-time communication between the catalog database and the one or more user interfaces, and a manufacturing system comprising at least one user interface to apply the at least one additive manufacturing process to at least one of create the produced object and to repair the existing object. Methods are also disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160101463 | MANUFACTURING IN MICROGRAVITY AND VARYING EXTERNAL FORCE ENVIRONMENTS - Additive manufacturing devices operable in various external force environments are disclosed. In an aspect, an additive manufacturing device operable in microgravity is disclosed. In other aspects, devices which are operable in high-vibration environments or varying external force environments are disclosed. Additive manufacturing devices herein may produce parts from metal, polymer, or other feedstocks. | 04-14-2016 |