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20080234966 | Acquiring Test Data From An Electronic Circuit - Methods, systems, and computer program products are disclosed for acquiring test data from an electronic circuit by mounting a probe adjacent to a capture point on an electronic circuit board, capturing by the probe an electronic signal of the electronic circuit, digitizing by the probe the captured signal, and transmitting by the probe the digitized signal from the probe through a data communications connection to a remote device. Acquiring test data from an electronic circuit also includes storing by the probe the digitized signal in the probe. Acquiring test data from an electronic circuit may include processing by the probe the digitized signal. Acquiring test data from an electronic circuit also may include synchronizing acquisition of test data by the probe with acquisition of test data by one or more other probes. | 09-25-2008 |
20080315898 | Acquiring Test Data From An Electronic Circuit - Methods, systems, and computer program products are disclosed for acquiring test data from an electronic circuit by mounting a probe adjacent to a capture point on an electronic circuit board, capturing by the probe an electronic signal of the electronic circuit, digitizing by the probe the captured signal, and transmitting by the probe the digitized signal from the probe through a data communications connection to a remote device. Acquiring test data from an electronic circuit also includes storing by the probe the digitized signal in the probe. Acquiring test data from an electronic circuit may include processing by the probe the digitized signal. Acquiring test data from an electronic circuit also may include synchronizing acquisition of test data by the probe with acquisition of test data by one or more other probes. | 12-25-2008 |
20140043042 | Snoop Detection on Calibrated Bus - An electronic system having a high speed signaling bus requiring training (calibration) of a calibrated item in a driver circuitry or a receiver circuitry for reliable operation. At manufacturing or in a secure location, secure calibration coefficients are determined for the electronic system and are stored in a non-volatile storage. During operation, the high speed signaling bus may be re-calibrated, resulting in a new currently active calibration coefficient for the calibrated item. A coefficient watchdog checks a new coefficient value selected by the re-calibration at present environmental conditions such as voltage and temperature against the secure calibration coefficients. If the new calibration coefficient value is the same as a calibration coefficient value in an acceptably close secure calibration coefficient, the new calibration coefficient is accepted; if not, a potentially probed warning is created by the coefficient watchdog. | 02-13-2014 |
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20110052124 | INTEGRATED OPTICAL RECEIVER AND OPTICAL TRANSMITTER ON A SINGLE FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY - A flexible circuit assembly that integrates a first fiber optic die, for example a transmitter die, and a second fiber optic die, for example a receiver die, on a single flexible circuit. Alignment holes and the multiple die are accurately placed on a single flexible circuit. The precise placement of the alignment holes and the fiber optic die facilitate micron alignment accuracy to a mechanical transfer (MT) connector. Fiber optic die circuitry is electrically connected to the first fiber optic die and second fiber optic die and connected to the flexible circuit. | 03-03-2011 |
20110058818 | OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER & TRANSMITTER DRIVER ON A FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT - A flexible circuit assembly is described that integrates a first fiber optic die, for example a transmitter die, a second fiber optic die, for example a receiver die, a trans-impedance amplifier die and a transmitter driver die on a single flexible circuit. Alignment holes and multiple die are accurately placed on a single flexible circuit. The precise placement of alignment holes and fiber optic die facilitate micron alignment accuracy to a fiber optic connector, preferably a mechanical transfer (MT) connector. A heat sink is provided that transfers heat from the trans-impedance amplifier die and the transmitter driver die and isolates the fiber optic die from the heat source. Circuitry for the first fiber optic die, second fiber optic die, impedance die, and driver die, including isolated grounding circuitry, is also integrated on the flexible circuit assembly. | 03-10-2011 |
20130141880 | FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY WITH WIRE BONDING - A flexible circuit assembly that includes a flexible circuit substrate. A spacer is attached to a first side surface of the substrate, and a die carrier is attached to the opposite side surface of the substrate. The die carrier includes one or more photonic die mounted thereon that face an opening formed through the substrate so that the photonic die transmits and/or receives optical signals through the opening. Wire bonds electrically connect the photonic die to an electrical pad on the first side surface of the substrate. The spacer helps to space the wire bonds from an optical connector that connects to the flexible circuit assembly, so that the wire bonds do not interfere with the mechanical connection between the flexible circuit assembly and the optical connector. | 06-06-2013 |
20130279858 | PIGTAIL-LESS OPTICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A pigtail-less optical connector assembly is described that is capable of data rates as high as 10 GHz. The described optical connector assembly connects the optical fiber connector to an optical die element mounted in the connector assembly using optical fiber ribbon and an optical deflecting device. The optical fiber connector is slideable within the connector assembly and is resiliently biased toward a home position. The connector assembly is designed to allow the optical fiber ribbon to flex without damaging the fiber ribbon as the optical fiber connector slides. | 10-24-2013 |
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20100120585 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXERCISE MONITORING COMBINING EXERCISE MONITORING AND VISUAL DATA WITH WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY - Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for a wireless exercise monitoring system for interactively monitoring an aspect of exercise, nutrition, or fitness by connecting a wireless internet device to or with a digital camera and/or an exercise monitoring device. Exercise-related data and/or visual information from the camera is transmitted to a server using standard internet protocols and may be integrated with various operating systems for mobile wireless devices, especially those with enhanced capabilities for handing images and visual data. Responses may be calculated and transmitted back to a user, trainer, or coach. | 05-13-2010 |
20110300847 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING EMOTION IN AN INTERACTIVE NETWORK - Embodiments of the invention provide a method, devices, and system for monitoring and sharing emotion-related data from one or more persons connected via the internet. An emotion monitoring device (EMD) measures physiological signals obtained from biosensors and computes emotion states relating to emotional arousal and valence. Various signal processing methods are employed to reduce artifact and improve the detection of emotional states. The EMD communicates the emotion data to an internet server via a wireless network. The internet server transmits the emotion data to other persons equipped with an EMD. Their emotion data similarly is obtained and shared with others. The networked emotion data can used to enrich online, community experiences such as games and social networks. An implementation of an EMD based on a smart phone enables emotion data to be monitored in wide area, mobile environment. The biosensors can be integrated into the casing or a cover for the mobile phone. | 12-08-2011 |
20140207264 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXERCISE MONITORING COMBINING EXERCISE MONITORING AND VISUAL DATA WITH WIRELESS WEARABLE DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for a wireless exercise monitoring system for interactively monitoring an aspect of exercise, sports, or fitness utilizing a wearable device, such as a watch, eyewear, or smart apparel. The device is equipped with, or connected to, a digital camera. Sensors integrated with, or wirelessly connected to, the wearable internet device record physiological data during exercise and data measuring the amount of exercise performed. The data and visual images from the camera are transmitted to one or more internet servers, and may be shared with other mobile internet devices. | 07-24-2014 |
20140221866 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING EMOTIONAL COMPATIBILITY IN ONLINE DATING - Methods, devices, and systems provide for capturing and sharing emotion data to determine the emotional compatibility of couples for online dating or longer-term relationships. An emotion monitoring device (EMD) measures physiological signals obtained from biosensors and computes an emotion profile in response to standardized stimuli displayed to the user. The emotion profile for each user is transmitted to an internet server. The emotion profiles are correlated with other variables measuring successful dating or marital relationships to enhance the selection of suitable partners from the pool of users. In an alternative embodiment, emotion data are captured from a couple during a face-to-face or online dating interaction. Each person shares their emotion data with the other during the interaction. In an embodiment for face-to-face or virtual dating games the emotion data of a group of users, each equipped with an EMD, are captured, displayed, and shared. | 08-07-2014 |
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20090069643 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEALTH AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT COMBINING PATIENT DATA MONITORING WITH WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY - Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for a wireless health monitoring system for interactively monitoring a disease or health condition of a patient by connecting an internet-enabled wireless web device (“WWD”) to a health monitoring device which may be a medical device or other health related device such as an exercise machine. The WWD may be connected to the health monitoring device directly by a wired connection to a generic input/output port of the WWD using an optional adaptor if necessary. Alternatively, the WWD may be wirelessly connected to the health monitoring device, such as via an infrared or radio frequency connection, including using protocols such as Bluetooth or 802.11. The wireless connection may also employ an adaptor if necessary. The user may also input data to the WWD manually, such as by a keypad, keyboard, stylus, or optionally by voice command. | 03-12-2009 |
20130090565 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING EXERCISE WITH WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY - Methods and apparatuses are provided for a wireless health monitoring system for interactively monitoring fitness or health condition of a user by connecting an internet-enabled wireless web device (“WWD”), such as a mobile phone or tablet, to a health monitoring device which may be a medical device or other device such as an exercise machine. The WWD may be wirelessly connected to the device, such as via an RF connection, including using protocols such as 802.15 or 802.11. The wireless connection may employ an adaptor, to convert proprietary RF schemes to input to a WWD. Alternatively, an adaptor may convert the output of a health monitoring device to a Bluetooth® signal for transmission to a WWD. The data is transmitted from the WWD to an Internet server using standard Internet protocols. The user may interact with the server and with other users equipped with similar apparatus. | 04-11-2013 |
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20110043732 | HYBRID POLARIZER - A hybrid polarizer includes an absorbing element having a first major surface and a second major surface. The hybrid polarizer also includes a first birefringent reflective polarizer disposed on the first major surface of the absorbing element, the first birefringent reflective polarizer having a first pass axis and a first block axis. The hybrid polarizer further includes a second birefringent reflective polarizer disposed on the second major surface of the absorbing element, the second reflective polarizer having a second pass axis and a second block axis. | 02-24-2011 |
20120140324 | HYBRID POLARIZER - A hybrid polarizer includes an absorbing element having a first major surface and a second major surface. The hybrid polarizer also includes a first birefringent reflective polarizer disposed on the first major surface of the absorbing element, the first birefringent reflective polarizer having a first pass axis and a first block axis. The hybrid polarizer further includes a second birefringent reflective polarizer disposed on the second major surface of the absorbing element, the second reflective polarizer having a second pass axis and a second block axis. | 06-07-2012 |
20150022888 | HYBRID POLARIZER - A hybrid polarizer includes an absorbing element having a first major surface and a second major surface. The hybrid polarizer also includes a first birefringent reflective polarizer disposed on the first major surface of the absorbing element, the first birefringent reflective polarizer having a first pass axis and a first block axis. The hybrid polarizer further includes a second birefringent reflective polarizer disposed on the second major surface of the absorbing element, the second reflective polarizer having a second pass axis and a second block axis. | 01-22-2015 |
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20090155540 | POST-FORMABLE MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILMS AND METHODS OF FORMING - Articles including post-formed multilayer optical films with layers of at least one strain-induced birefringent material, methods of manufacturing such articles by post-forming multilayer optical films, and multilayer optical films that are particularly well-suited to post-forming operations are disclosed. The articles, methods and multilayer optical films of the present invention allow for post-forming of multilayer optical films including strain-induced index of refraction differentials while retaining the desired optical properties of the multilayer optical films. | 06-18-2009 |
20100230835 | COMPOSITE POLYMER FIBERS - A composite polymer fiber comprises a polymer filler material and a plurality of polymer scattering fibers disposed within the filler material. At least one of the filler material and the scattering fibers is formed of a birefringent material. The refractive indices of the filler material and the scattering fibers can be substantially matched for light incident in a first polarization state on the composite polymer fiber and unmatched for light incident in an orthogonal polarization state. The scattering fibers may be arranged to form a photonic crystal within the composite fiber. The composite fibers may be extruded and may be formed into a yarn, a weave or the like. If the filler material is soluble, it may be washed out of the yarn or weave, and the scattering fibers may then be infiltrated with a resin that is subsequently cured. | 09-16-2010 |
20120105957 | POST-FORMABLE MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILMS AND METHODS OF FORMING - Articles including post-formed multilayer optical films with layers of at least one strain-induced birefringent material, methods of manufacturing such articles by post-forming multilayer optical films, and multilayer optical films that are particularly well-suited to post-forming operations are disclosed. The articles, methods and multilayer optical films of the present invention allow for post-forming of multilayer optical films including strain-induced index of refraction differentials while retaining the desired optical properties of the multilayer optical films. | 05-03-2012 |
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20080214971 | Excercise device utilizing loading apparatus - A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, a exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The loading mechanism may be incorporated into any exercise device, including standard exercise devices such as rowing machines, stair climbing machines, elliptical trainers, bicycles, cross-country ski trainers, treadmills, or weight trainers. | 09-04-2008 |
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20080302112 | Refrigerant reheat circuit and charge control - A refrigerant system for cooling a comfort zone is selectively operable in a cooling-only mode and a reheat mode. The system operates in the cooling mode to meet sensible and latent cooling demands of a room or area in a building when the room temperature is appreciably above a target temperature. The reheat mode is for addressing the latent cooling or dehumidifying demand when the room temperature is near or below the target temperature. In some embodiments, a generally inactive condenser stores excess refrigerant during the reheat mode, thereby avoiding the need for a separate liquid refrigerant receiver. To maintain a desired level of subcooling in the reheat coil, refrigerant can be transferred accordingly between the inactive condenser and the reheat coil. In some embodiments, the system's evaporator and reheat coil can be connected in a series or parallel flow relationship. | 12-11-2008 |
20090241568 | Floating restriction for a refrigerant line - A flow device for a refrigerant/compressor system is installed between the outlet of an evaporator and the suction port of a compressor. The device includes a floating element that helps inhibit liquid refrigerant from entering the compressor. Under certain conditions where liquid refrigerant discharges from the evaporator, the floating element floats in the discharged liquid. Upon doing so, the float rises to a generally closed position where the float obstructs a main fluid outlet that leads to the compressor. In the closed position, refrigerant can still pass through the flow device, but through a more restricted outlet. To prevent the float from undesirably rising under the impetus of refrigerant vapor flowing at high flow rates, the floating element itself includes a flow-restricting passageway, radial guides, and/or a streamlined shape. The float can be incorporated within a manifold of a multi-coil or multi-circuited heat exchanger. | 10-01-2009 |
20100037629 | Crimped orifice for flare fitting - A flow restriction or metering device for a refrigerant system includes a crimped or otherwise formed tubular insert that is installed within a standard flare fitting. The flare fitting can be similar to those used for coupling two refrigerant lines, or the fitting can be part of a service valve, such as those used for charging, discharging, or servicing refrigerant systems. The insert provides a fixed orifice having a predetermined flow coefficient. The insert is removably clamped within the fitting and extends into a refrigerant line that connects to the fitting. | 02-18-2010 |
20100107668 | Control scheme for coordinating variable capacity components of a refrigerant system - A refrigerant system adjusts, in a coordinated prioritized manner, the variable capacities of a compressor, evaporator fan and a condenser fan to minimize the system's overall power consumption while maintaining a comfort zone within a target comfort range. The target comfort range is defined by desired temperature and humidity limits. When the comfort zone is within the target comfort range, the system periodically attempts to reduce the compressor capacity. If the attempt succeeds, the evaporator fan capacity is then minimized. The condenser fan capacity can also be minimized provided the refrigerant system can maintain at least a minimum saturated suction temperature of the refrigerant flowing from the condenser to the compressor. | 05-06-2010 |
20130167577 | INTEGRATED HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A combined heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (“HVACR”) system including an HVAC sub-system and a refrigeration sub-system. The HVAC sub-system is in communication with an open space of an indoor environment and includes a first condenser, a first evaporator, and a first compressor at least partially defining a first refrigerant circuit circulating a first refrigerant for selectively conditioning an airflow within the HVAC sub | 07-04-2013 |
20130255292 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING POWER ELECTRONICS USING HEAT SINKS - A heat pump includes a main refrigerant circuit having a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, and an outdoor heat exchanger, and a reversing valve. A biflow expansion valve is configured to receive condensed liquid refrigerant and to expand the refrigerant. A cooling circuit in fluid communication with the main refrigerant line includes an expansion device configured to receive a portion of condensed liquid refrigerant from the main refrigerant circuit and to expand the portion of condensed liquid refrigerant. A heat sink is configured to receive the expanded portion of refrigerant from the expansion device. Power electronics are coupled to the heat sink such that the portion of expanded refrigerant from the expansion device passes through the heat sink and cools the power electronics. | 10-03-2013 |
20150153075 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING POWER ELECTRONICS USING HEAT SINKS - A heat pump includes a main refrigerant circuit having a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, and an outdoor heat exchanger, and a reversing valve. A biflow expansion valve is configured to receive condensed liquid refrigerant and to expand the refrigerant. A cooling circuit in fluid communication with the main refrigerant line includes an expansion device configured to receive a portion of condensed liquid refrigerant from the main refrigerant circuit and to expand the portion of condensed liquid refrigerant. A heat sink is configured to receive the expanded portion of refrigerant from the expansion device. Power electronics are coupled to the heat sink such that the portion of expanded refrigerant from the expansion device passes through the heat sink and cools the power electronics. | 06-04-2015 |
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20100190096 | TARGET AND METHOD FOR MASK-TO-WAFER CD, PATTERN PLACEMENT AND OVERLAY MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL - A method for mask-to-wafer correlation among multiple masking levels of a semiconductor manufacturing process. The method includes creating compact targets containing structure patterns suitable for pattern placement, critical dimension and overlay measurement at a set of common locations on two or more patterning layers, and creating at least two masks containing functional circuit structure patterns and the compact targets at locations between functional circuit structure patterns. The method then includes measuring the targets, determining overlay variation between the masks, exposing and creating with one mask a first lithographic processing layer on a wafer, and exposing and creating with another mask a second lithographic processing layer on the wafer, over the first layer. The method further includes measuring the targets on the wafer at one or more of the layers, and correlating the mask and wafer measurements to distinguish mask and lithography induced components of critical dimension and overlay variation. | 07-29-2010 |
20100207284 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING ROTATIONALLY SYMMETRIC ALIGNMENT MARKS FOR AN ALIGNMENT SYSTEM THAT REQUIRES ASYMMETRIC GEOMETRIC LAYOUT - A method and apparatus includes an integrated circuit device, and at least one alignment mark on the integrated circuit device, the alignment mark comprises a first coded region, a second coded region adjacent the first coded region, and a third coded region adjacent the second coded region, the second coded region located between the first coded region and the third coded region, and markings on the first coded region and the third coded region being identical. | 08-19-2010 |
20110289470 | Methods and Systems to Meet Technology Pattern Density Requirements of Semiconductor Fabrication Processes - Techniques, systems, and methods are provided for optimizing pattern density fill patterns for integrated circuits. The method includes adjusting an area of a scribe line and a density of dummy fill shapes in the adjusted scribe line, while maintaining an area of the die, to achieve a pattern density associated with technology ground rules for a particular design of the die. | 11-24-2011 |
20150162249 | FABRICATION OF LITHOGRAPHIC IMAGE FIELDS USING A PROXIMITY STITCH METROLOGY - A method of determining stitching errors in multiple lithographically exposed fields on a semiconductor layer during a semiconductor manufacturing process is provided. The method may include receiving a predetermined design distance corresponding to a plurality of petals associated with the multiple lithographically exposed fields and identifying a blossom within a single field-of-view (FOV) of a metrology tool, where the blossom is formed by a non-overlapping abutment of corners corresponding to the multiple lithographically exposed fields. The blossom may include the plurality of petals associated with the multiple lithographically exposed fields. Petal position errors may then be calculated based on both a coordinate position for each of the plurality of petals within the blossom and the predetermined design distance, whereby the calculated petal position errors are indicative of stitching errors for the multiple lithographically exposed fields. | 06-11-2015 |