Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for processing optical signals. In some embodiments, an optical system has an optical device for receiving a plurality of optical signals and processing such signals in a desired way. The optical device has one or more functional layers that are separated by buffer layers. The index of refraction of at various points in each functional layer is controlled during manufacturing so that the functional layer performs one or more optical functions or, in other words, manipulates one or more incoming optical signals in a desired way, such as switching, filtering, splitting, focusing, collimating, etc. As an example, the index of refraction profile within a region of a functional layer may be controlled so that an incoming signal from a first optical fiber is redirected for reception by a second optical fiber that is not aligned with the first optical fiber.

Classes IPC  ?

• G02B 6/12 - Guides de lumièreDétails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p. ex. des moyens de couplage du type guide d'ondes optiques du genre à circuit intégré
• G02B 6/122 - Éléments optiques de base, p. ex. voies de guidage de la lumière
• G02B 6/13 - Circuits optiques intégrés caractérisés par le procédé de fabrication

Abrégé

The present disclosure is directed to method of treating water/wastewater using a plasmon-enhanced catalytic ozonation process. Water/wastewater often contains numerous pollutants, some of which are particularly difficult and inefficient to remove and require energy-intensive treatment such as advanced oxidation processes. The present plasmonic metal nanostructured catalyst is configured to interact with electromagnetic radiation through excitation of localized surface plasmon resonance, leading to accelerated ozone decomposition and reactive species generation. The reactive species oxidizes water pollutants, resulting in a water treatment process that avoids excessive energy input and creation of toxic byproducts. In an exemplary application of the plasmon-enhanced catalytic ozonation process, the atrazine degradation rate is increased compared to conventional ozonation and catalytic ozonation processes, owing to the plasmonic effects of Ag in the plasmonic metal nanostructured catalyst.

Classes IPC  ?

• C02F 1/78 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par oxydation au moyen d'ozone
• B01J 23/00 - Catalyseurs contenant des métaux, oxydes ou hydroxydes métalliques non prévus dans le groupe
• B01J 23/89 - Catalyseurs contenant des métaux, oxydes ou hydroxydes métalliques non prévus dans le groupe du cuivre ou des métaux du groupe du fer combinés à des métaux nobles
• B01J 35/23 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général caractérisés par leur état non solide sous forme colloïdale
• B01J 35/30 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général caractérisés par leurs propriétés physiques
• B01J 35/39 - Propriétés photocatalytiques
• C02F 1/30 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par irradiation
• C02F 1/72 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par oxydation
• C02F 101/36 - Composés organiques contenant des atomes d'halogène
• C02F 101/38 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote

Abrégé

A smart object may be used to monitor physiological parameters of a user. The object has at least one capacitive sensor to sense a change in capacitance when a tissue of the user comes into contact with the at least one capacitive sensor. The change in capacitance can be used to detect physiological parameters of a user such as heart rate, inter-beat interval and respiratory rate. The smart object may also be used with another smart object to determine the identity of the user or other physiological parameters of the user such as blood pressure.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• A61B 5/024 - Mesure du pouls ou des pulsations cardiaques
• G06F 3/044 - Numériseurs, p. ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction par des moyens capacitifs

Abrégé

A system for performing sanitization of multi-level cell (MLC) memory has a memory controller configured to read and buffer at least a first page of MLC memory that shares MLCs with at least a second page. The memory controller sanitizes the second page by performing at least one write operation to adjust the charge levels in the MLCs so that each bit of the second page is forced to the same value or to a value that mirrors the value of another bit of the same cell. Thus, for multiple pages sharing the same MLCs, the data of at least one page can be sanitized while the data of at least one other page is retained. Such sanitizing can be achieved without having to perform an erase operation, thereby helping to prevent or reduce memory degradation.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 3/06 - Entrée numérique à partir de, ou sortie numérique vers des supports d'enregistrement

Abrégé

A smart object may be used to monitor the hydration level of a person. The object has at least two impedance sensors that can be used to sense the complex impedance of a person when a tissue of the user comes into contact with the impedance sensors. The measured impedance can then be used to determine the hydration level of the person. In addition to using the impedance sensors to determine the hydration level of the person, the impedance sensors can also be used to capture an electrocardiogram for the person. The smart object may also be used with another smart object to determine the identity of the user or other physiological parameters of the user such as blood pressure.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 5/0537 - Mesure de la composition du corps par impédance, p. ex. de l’hydratation des tissus ou de la teneur en graisses

Abrégé

A system for improving radiation tolerance of memory senses an amount of radiation exposure and, based on the sensed amount of radiation exposure, determines whether to perform one or more techniques for mitigating the effects of the radiation exposure. As an example, the system may perform a data refresh operation by re-writing data that has been corrupted by radiation, or the system may adjust the reference voltage used to read memory cells. In another example, the system may perform a fault repair operation by re-programming cells that have erroneously transitioned from a program state to an erase state. The system may selectively perform different radiation-mitigation techniques in a tiered approach based on the sensed amount of radiation in order to limit the adverse effects of the more invasive techniques.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 3/06 - Entrée numérique à partir de, ou sortie numérique vers des supports d'enregistrement
• G11C 16/26 - Circuits de détection ou de lectureCircuits de sortie de données
• G11C 16/34 - Détermination de l'état de programmation, p. ex. de la tension de seuil, de la surprogrammation ou de la sousprogrammation, de la rétention
• G11C 29/00 - Vérification du fonctionnement correct des mémoiresTest de mémoires lors d'opération en mode de veille ou hors-ligne
• G11C 29/42 - Dispositifs de vérification de réponse utilisant des codes correcteurs d'erreurs [ECC] ou un contrôle de parité
• G11C 29/52 - Protection du contenu des mémoiresDétection d'erreurs dans le contenu des mémoires

Abrégé

An intrusion prevention system can be embedded in an industrial controller to detect possible attacks on the corresponding physical system of the industrial controller. The intrusion prevention system can analyze the payload of network packets received at the industrial controller and predict what harm the payload of the network packet could cause to the physical system if executed by the industrial controller. To predict how the payload of a network packet may affect the physical system, the intrusion prevention system can perform a simulation with the payload of the network packet. The simulation can incorporate a model of the physical system, a copy of the logic used by the industrial controller and information relating to the current state of the system. The result of the simulation can be new predicted states for the physical system that can be evaluated to determine if a safety violation has occurred.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Protocoles réseaux de sécurité

Abrégé

An exemplary random number generation system leverages the r includes at least one solar power panel of a solar power system, at least one sensor and a random number generator. The sensor senses one or more output parameters (e.g., voltage or current) from the solar power system and provides the sensed parameter to the random number generator, which uses the sensed parameter to generate a number that is truly random (i.e., is not deterministic). As an example, the random number generator may receive multiple samples of the measured parameter and generate a random number based on a difference of the multiple samples. If desired, the random number generator may include an algorithm to remove biasing in the random number.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 7/58 - Générateurs de nombres aléatoires ou pseudo-aléatoires

Abrégé

The present disclosure is generally directed to a plasma sheet source and methods of using same. The plasma sheet source includes a cylindrical electrode having a conductive cylindrical core surrounded by a dielectric material, a plurality of channels configured to direct gas from a gas inlet to the electrode, and a plasma outlet positioned below the electrode. Gas is introduced to the plasma sheet source and directed toward the electrode, which when powered by pulsed direct current, produces plasma as the gas ionizes. The produced plasma is then directed out of the plasma outlet to a specimen for treatment of the specimen. Notably, the plasma exiting the plasma outlet is in the form of a plasma sheet that is at approximately room temperature.

Classes IPC  ?

• H05H 1/24 - Production du plasma

Abrégé

A system for using wireless signals to detect objects of a certain type, such as concealed weapons, leverages the fact that different objects have different resonance characteristics. The system transmits wireless signals of different frequencies, and returns from such signals are measured. The return of a signal from an object at a resonant frequency of the object will be stronger than a return of a signal from the object at a non-resonant frequency. The system analyzes the returns in an effort to determine when a return is sufficiently large to indicate that it was reflected from an object of interest. When an object of interest is detected, the system adjusts a characteristic of the system, such as antenna orientation or pulse shape, based on an estimated location of the object, and then runs a test to confirm the detection of the object, thereby eliminating at least some false positives.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01S 7/41 - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe utilisant l'analyse du signal d'écho pour la caractérisation de la cibleSignature de cibleSurface équivalente de cible
• G01S 13/75 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p. ex. du type radar secondaireSystèmes analogues utilisant des transpondeurs alimentés par les ondes reçues, p. ex. utilisant des transpondeurs passifs
• G01S 13/88 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques
• G01S 13/87 - Combinaisons de plusieurs systèmes radar, p. ex. d'un radar primaire et d'un radar secondaire

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to devices and methods for generating thrust in vehicles, for instance in space applications. A heaterless, insertless hollow cathode utilizes AC and pulsed DC electric fields to ionize the propellant gas and generate a plasma plume. The cathode uses an argon microplasma generated in a quartz tube with a tungsten filament and brass ion collector. Free electrons are then drawn from the plasma plume and supplied to a thruster engine.

Classes IPC  ?

• F03H 1/00 - Utilisation du plasma pour produire une poussée propulsive par réaction
• B64G 1/40 - Aménagements ou adaptations des systèmes de propulsion
• H01J 1/02 - Électrodes principales

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to devices and methods for determining propellant mass based on average measurements irrespective of the fluid orientation in a fuel tank. The device is useful in detecting fuel levels in tanks where the fuel is in motion, for instance in aircraft (i.e., undergoing varying acceleration maneuvers) or spacecraft (i.e., a microgravity environment). The devices and methods can also be used for determining the liquid in a surface tension screen liquid acquisition device (LAD), and particularly, the incipient breakdown as gas bubbles enter or are formed inside the LAD as the screen dries or heat transfer induces vaporization. The same basic electrode configuration can be used to stir the liquid to reduce thermal stratification and condense vapor bubbles.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/26 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques
• G01F 23/263 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques en mesurant les variations de capacité de condensateurs
• G01N 27/22 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la capacité
• G01N 37/00 - Détails non couverts par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

The present disclosure is directed to methods for preparing nanoparticle monolayers on a sub-phase by controlling the spreading rate of the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are first prepared in a nanoparticle solution at a predetermined concentration with a solvent. The sub-phase solution is prepared to have a density and viscosity compatible with the desired spreading rate. Additives, such as glycerol, are used to alter the density of the sub-phase solution. A volume of nanoparticle solution is deposited on the surface of the sub-phase solution and allowed to spread in a controlled manner on the unconstrained surface, forming a uniform nanoparticle monolayer. A substrate is then placed in contact with the nanoparticle monolayer to form a uniform nanoparticle coating on the surface of the substrate.

Classes IPC  ?

• B05D 7/24 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers
• B05D 1/20 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par immersion les substances à appliquer flottant sur un fluide
• C09D 5/22 - Peintures lumineuses
• C09K 11/08 - Substances luminescentes, p. ex. électroluminescentes, chimiluminescentes contenant des substances inorganiques luminescentes

Abrégé

The present disclosure is directed to anti-CD3ε peptides, compounds, and methods of using same. A biopanning technique was used to identify several phage clones displaying unique anti-CD3ε peptide sequences. The anti-CD3ε peptide sequences bind to human CD3ε on T cells, allowing the identification, labeling, and delivery of cargo to these T cells. Applications for the disclosed peptides include the labeling of T cells with magnetic particles for MRI detection and targeting of T cells with cargo-laden anti-CD3ε peptides for immunotherapy. Further still, incubation of T cells with anti-CD3ε peptides may result in the activation and increase production of T cells, which may in turn be harvested for applications such as CAR-T therapy.

Classes IPC  ?

• C07K 5/10 - Tétrapeptides
• C07K 5/103 - Tétrapeptides la chaîne latérale du premier amino-acide étant acyclique, p. ex. Gly, Ala
• A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for processing optical signals. In some embodiments, an optical system has an optical device for receiving a plurality of optical signals and processing such signals in a desired way. The optical device has one or more functional layers that are separated by buffer layers. The index of refraction of at various points in each functional layer is controlled during manufacturing so that the functional layer performs one or more optical functions or, in other words, manipulates one or more incoming optical signals in a desired way, such as switching, filtering, splitting, focusing, collimating, etc. As an example, the index of refraction profile within a region of a functional layer may be controlled so that an incoming signal from a first optical fiber is redirected for reception by a second optical fiber that is not aligned with the first optical fiber.

Classes IPC  ?

• G02B 6/12 - Guides de lumièreDétails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p. ex. des moyens de couplage du type guide d'ondes optiques du genre à circuit intégré
• G02B 6/122 - Éléments optiques de base, p. ex. voies de guidage de la lumière
• G02B 6/13 - Circuits optiques intégrés caractérisés par le procédé de fabrication

Abrégé

A radiation detection system may include a mobile device having a flash memory. The device may monitor various characteristics of the flash memory to determine when damage to the flash memory has occurred from radiation exposure. The device may associate damage to the flash memory with a radiation dose, and determine a level of radiation to which the memory, and thus the device, has been exposed. The device also may determine a length of time and locations where the radiation exposure has occurred. If the device determines that the level of radiation exposure exceeds a threshold associated with a safe level of radiation exposure for a human user, the device may generate an alert to the user.

Classes IPC  ?

• G11C 16/26 - Circuits de détection ou de lectureCircuits de sortie de données
• G11C 16/14 - Circuits pour effacer électriquement, p. ex. circuits de commutation de la tension d'effacement
• G11C 16/34 - Détermination de l'état de programmation, p. ex. de la tension de seuil, de la surprogrammation ou de la sousprogrammation, de la rétention

Abrégé

A traffic monitoring system has a controller and sensors placed in or on roads such that vehicles pass over or near the sensors, thereby casting shadows on the sensors as they pass. The sensors may be configured to detect the shadows, and a controller may be configured to determine any of a variety of information about the passing vehicles based on the detected shadows. For example, the controller may count the number of vehicles that pass, determine a speed of each passing vehicle, and determine a length of each passing vehicle. The sensors can be relatively inexpensive so that a relatively large number of sensors can be used to monitor a large area at a relatively low cost. In some embodiments, solar cells are used to power the sensors, and if desired, the solar cells may be used as the sensors for detecting the shadows of the vehicles being monitored.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08G 1/052 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande avec des dispositions pour déterminer la vitesse ou l'excès de vitesse
• G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
• G08G 1/04 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande utilisant des détecteurs optiques ou ultrasonores
• H02S 20/21 - Structures de support directement fixées sur un objet inamovible spécialement adaptées pour les autoroutes, p. ex. intégrées avec barrières sonores

Abrégé

A triboelectric generator can include respective contact members including a first contact member and second contact member. The respective contact members can be movable with respect to each other such that the respective contact members separate from each other in a first configuration and contact each other in a second configuration. The first contact member can include a first conductive layer and a contact layer. The second contact member can be spaced apart from the first contact member in the first configuration and can include an insulating contact layer and a second conductive layer. The insulating contact layer can be configured to come into contact with the contact layer of the first contact member and the transition of the respective contact members from the first configuration to the second configuration can create triboelectric charges. In some examples, the first contact member can include a non-contact insulating layer.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02N 1/04 - Générateurs à friction

Abrégé

A battery storage system is configured to store batteries in a safe manner that reduces the threat of thermal runaway. Batteries held by the system are electrically connected to at least one load that is powered by energy from the batteries, thereby depleting the charge level of the batteries. In some embodiments, the load is a temperature control device that is configured to cool the batteries to help prevent a thermal runaway condition during storage. That is, discharging of the battery helps not only to reduce the charge levels in the batteries, thereby decreasing the likelihood of an occurrence of thermal runaway, but also cool the batteries further decreasing the likelihood of such an occurrence. Thus, over time, the battery storage system efficiently controls the charge levels and temperatures of the batteries so that a thermal runaway condition is unlikely.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
• H01M 50/244 - Boîtiers secondairesBâtisDispositifs de suspensionDispositifs de manutentionSupports caractérisés par leur procédé de montage
• H01M 10/635 - Systèmes de commande basés sur la température ambiante
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
• H01M 10/44 - Méthodes pour charger ou décharger

Abrégé

A multi-modal heart diagnostic system is provided. The diagnostic system can monitor heart activity and assists a user or operator in performing echocardiography. The system can include a positioning device that is placed on a patient's chest. The positioning device can incorporate several multi-modal sensors. The multi-modal sensors can measure different parameters associated with an assessment of heart activity. The multi-modal sensors can also be used to provide information that can assist an operator in positioning the probe within the positioning device to capture an echocardiogram.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 8/00 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
• A61B 8/08 - Applications cliniques
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• A61B 7/04 - Stéthoscopes électriques
• A61B 5/318 - Modalités électriques se rapportant au cœur, p. ex. électrocardiographie [ECG]
• A61B 5/0205 - Évaluation simultanée de l'état cardio-vasculaire et de l'état d'autres parties du corps, p. ex. de l'état cardiaque et respiratoire
• G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
• A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p. ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre

Abrégé

An exemplary random number generation system leverages the r includes at least one solar power panel of a solar power system, at least one sensor and a random number generator. The sensor senses one or more output parameters (e.g., voltage or current) from the solar power system and provides the sensed parameter to the random number generator, which uses the sensed parameter to generate a number that is truly random (i.e., is not deterministic). As an example, the random number generator may receive multiple samples of the measured parameter and generate a random number based on a difference of the multiple samples. If desired, the random number generator may include an algorithm to remove biasing in the random number.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 7/58 - Générateurs de nombres aléatoires ou pseudo-aléatoires

Abrégé

The present disclosure relates to methods of detecting manganese in a solution using resacetophenone oxime by spectrophotometric analysis wherein the resacetophenone oxime produces colorimetric responses to indicate the presence of manganese. The resacetophenone oxime is not only stable in solution, but it also may be inserted into a hydrocolloid gel to facilitate a “spot test” for the detection of manganese, resulting in a long shelf life. These manganese testing methods disclosed herein may be used at the pre-disinfection process at water treatment facilities. The disclosed methods of manganese testing may be combined with an ammoniacal buffer reagent that may be used by water processing facilities, prior to final disinfection, to augment existing manganese (II) efforts of removal. A secondary flocculation with this buffer will scavenge additional manganese (II), that can then be removed by sedimentation or filtration.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/78 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique produisant un changement de couleur
• G01N 21/31 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
• G01N 33/18 - Eau
• C08L 5/00 - Compositions contenant des polysaccharides ou leurs dérivés non prévus dans les groupes ou
• C08K 5/29 - Composés contenant des liaisons doubles carbone-azote

Abrégé

The present disclosure is generally directed to a plasma sheet source and methods of using same. The plasma sheet source includes a cylindrical electrode having a conductive cylindrical core surrounded by a dielectric material, a plurality of channels configured to direct gas from a gas inlet to the electrode, and a plasma outlet positioned below the electrode. Gas is introduced to the plasma sheet source and directed toward the electrode, which when powered by pulsed direct current, produces plasma as the gas ionizes. The produced plasma is then directed out of the plasma outlet to a specimen for treatment of the specimen. Notably, the plasma exiting the plasma outlet is in the form of a plasma sheet that is at approximately room temperature.

Classes IPC  ?

• H05H 1/24 - Production du plasma

Abrégé

A system for improving radiation tolerance of memory senses an amount of radiation exposure and, based on the sensed amount of radiation exposure, determines whether to perform one or more techniques for mitigating the effects of the radiation exposure. As an example, the system may perform a data refresh operation by re-writing data that has been corrupted by radiation, or the system may adjust the reference voltage used to read memory cells. In another example, the system may perform a fault repair operation by re-programming cells that have erroneously transitioned from a program state to an erase state. The system may selectively perform different radiation-mitigation techniques in a tiered approach based on the sensed amount of radiation in order to limit the adverse effects of the more invasive techniques.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 3/06 - Entrée numérique à partir de, ou sortie numérique vers des supports d'enregistrement
• G11C 16/26 - Circuits de détection ou de lectureCircuits de sortie de données
• G11C 16/34 - Détermination de l'état de programmation, p. ex. de la tension de seuil, de la surprogrammation ou de la sousprogrammation, de la rétention

Abrégé

A system for testing memory includes logic that is configured to perform various normal memory operations (e.g., erase, read and write operations) on a memory device and to determine operational parameters associated with the memory operations. As an example, the amount of time to perform one or more memory operations may be measured, a number of errors resulting from the memory operations may be determined, or a number of memory cells storing noisy bits may be identified. One or more of the operational parameters may then be analyzed to determine whether they are in a range expected for counterfeit or defective memory. If so, the logic determines that the memory under test is counterfeit or defective and provides a notification about such determination.

Classes IPC  ?

• G11C 29/02 - Détection ou localisation de circuits auxiliaires défectueux, p. ex. compteurs de rafraîchissement défectueux
• G11C 29/50 - Test marginal, p. ex. test de vitesse, de tension ou de courant
• G11C 29/38 - Dispositifs de vérification de réponse
• G11C 29/44 - Indication ou identification d'erreurs, p. ex. pour la réparation

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to methods of preparing a well-ordered nanoparticle coating on a substrate. A nanoparticle solution having nanoparticles in a solvent is deposited on a sub-phase of a denser, immiscible liquid. A constrained area on the top surface of the sub-phase is provided, where nanoparticle solution spreading is physically limited and the nanoparticles spontaneously form a uniformly ordered monolayer on the sub-phase within the constrained area. Notably, no compression of the nanoparticle film occurs after the spreading phase in order to form the monolayer. After the monolayer is formed, a substrate is placed into contact with the monolayer and coated with a well-ordered nanoparticle coating.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01L 51/50 - Dispositifs à l'état solide qui utilisent des matériaux organiques comme partie active, ou qui utilisent comme partie active une combinaison de matériaux organiques et d'autres matériaux; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de tels dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives spécialement adaptés pour l'émission de lumière, p.ex. diodes émettrices de lumière organiques (OLED) ou dispositifs émetteurs de lumière à base de polymères (PLED)
• H10K 50/115 - OLED ou diodes électroluminescentes polymères [PLED] caractérisées par les couches électroluminescentes [EL] comprenant des nanostructures inorganiques actives, p. ex. des points quantiques luminescents
• B05D 1/20 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par immersion les substances à appliquer flottant sur un fluide
• C09K 11/06 - Substances luminescentes, p. ex. électroluminescentes, chimiluminescentes contenant des substances organiques luminescentes
• B22F 1/0545 - Dispersions ou suspensions de particules de taille nanométrique

Abrégé

The present disclosure is directed to methods for preparing nanoparticle monolayers on a sub-phase by controlling the spreading rate of the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are first prepared in a nanoparticle solution at a predetermined concentration with a solvent. The sub-phase solution is prepared to have a density and viscosity compatible with the desired spreading rate. Additives, such as glycerol, are used to alter the density of the sub-phase solution. A volume of nanoparticle solution is deposited on the surface of the sub-phase solution and allowed to spread in a controlled manner on the unconstrained surface, forming a uniform nanoparticle monolayer. A substrate is then placed in contact with the nanoparticle monolayer to form a uniform nanoparticle coating on the surface of the substrate.

Classes IPC  ?

• B05D 7/24 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers
• B05D 1/20 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par immersion les substances à appliquer flottant sur un fluide
• C09D 5/22 - Peintures lumineuses
• C09K 11/08 - Substances luminescentes, p. ex. électroluminescentes, chimiluminescentes contenant des substances inorganiques luminescentes

Abrégé

A smart object may be used to monitor the hydration level of a person. The object has at least two impedance sensors that can be used to sense the complex impedance of a person when a tissue of the user comes into contact with the impedance sensors. The measured impedance can then be used to determine the hydration level of the person. In addition to using the impedance sensors to determine the hydration level of the person, the impedance sensors can also be used to capture an electrocardiogram for the person. The smart object may also be used with another smart object to determine the identity of the user or other physiological parameters of the user such as blood pressure.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/05 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement pour établir un diagnostic au moyen de courants électriques ou de champs magnétiquesMesure utilisant des micro-ondes ou des ondes radio
• A61B 5/0537 - Mesure de la composition du corps par impédance, p. ex. de l’hydratation des tissus ou de la teneur en graisses

Abrégé

A radiation detection system may include a mobile device having a flash memory. The device may monitor various characteristics of the flash memory to determine when damage to the flash memory has occurred from radiation exposure. The device may associate damage to the flash memory with a radiation dose, and determine a level of radiation to which the memory, and thus the device, has been exposed. The device also may determine a length of time and locations where the radiation exposure has occurred. If the device determines that the level of radiation exposure exceeds a threshold associated with a safe level of radiation exposure for a human user, the device may generate an alert to the user.

Classes IPC  ?

• G11C 16/26 - Circuits de détection ou de lectureCircuits de sortie de données
• G11C 16/34 - Détermination de l'état de programmation, p. ex. de la tension de seuil, de la surprogrammation ou de la sousprogrammation, de la rétention
• G11C 16/14 - Circuits pour effacer électriquement, p. ex. circuits de commutation de la tension d'effacement

Abrégé

A smart object may be used to monitor physiological parameters of a user. The object has at least one capacitive sensor to sense a change in capacitance when a tissue of the user comes into contact with the at least one capacitive sensor. The change in capacitance can be used to detect physiological parameters of a user such as heart rate, inter-beat interval and respiratory rate. The smart object may also be used with another smart object to determine the identity of the user or other physiological parameters of the user such as blood pressure.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• A61B 5/024 - Mesure du pouls ou des pulsations cardiaques
• G06F 3/044 - Numériseurs, p. ex. pour des écrans ou des pavés tactiles, caractérisés par les moyens de transduction par des moyens capacitifs

Abrégé

A random number generation system may generate one or more random numbers based on the repeated programming of a memory, such as a flash memory. As an example, a control system may repeatedly store a sequence to a block of flash memory to force a plurality of cells into a random state such that, at any given instant, the values in the cells may be random. The control system may identify which of the cells contain random values and then generate based on the identified values a number that is truly random.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 7/58 - Générateurs de nombres aléatoires ou pseudo-aléatoires

Abrégé

A system performs analog memory sanitization by forcing voltage levels in memory cells to substantially the same voltage level so that they are indistinguishable regardless of the data that has been previously stored in the cells. In some embodiments, a special programming operation for sanitizing a plurality of memory cells forces the charge in the cells to approximately the same voltage level by increasing the voltage level of all cells regardless of the data currently stored in the cells. As an example, each cell may be programmed to a logical high bit value (e.g., a “0”) by increasing the charge in each cell to a voltage level that is greater than the voltage level for writing the same logical bit value in a normal programming operation. Thus, after the programming operation is performed, the voltage levels of cells storing one logical bit value (e.g., a “0”) prior to the programming operation may be indistinguishable from voltage levels of cells storing a different logical bit value (e.g., a “1”) prior to the programming operation.

Classes IPC  ?

• G11C 16/00 - Mémoires mortes programmables effaçables
• G11C 16/10 - Circuits de programmation ou d'entrée de données
• G11C 16/26 - Circuits de détection ou de lectureCircuits de sortie de données
• G11C 16/04 - Mémoires mortes programmables effaçables programmables électriquement utilisant des transistors à seuil variable, p. ex. FAMOS

Abrégé

A rotational swing system is used for providing vestibular stimulation. The rotational swing system may include a rotational swing that is actuated by a motor. The system has a support frame arranged so that the motor does not need to bear the weight of the swing, thereby reducing the cost of the motor. When the system is used in a classroom to provide vestibular stimulation to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the automatic actuation of the swing by the motor helps to free the teacher's attention for addressing the needs of the other children in the classroom.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61H 1/00 - Appareils pour l'exercice passifAppareils vibrateursDispositifs de chiropractie, p. ex. dispositifs pour appliquer des chocs au corps, dispositifs externes pour étirer ou aligner de façon brève des os non fracturés
• A61M 21/02 - Autres dispositifs ou méthodes pour amener un changement dans l'état de conscienceDispositifs pour provoquer ou arrêter le sommeil par des moyens mécaniques, optiques ou acoustiques, p. ex. pour mettre en état d'hypnose pour provoquer le sommeil ou la relaxation, p. ex. par stimulation directe des nerfs, par hypnose ou par analgésie
• A61M 21/00 - Autres dispositifs ou méthodes pour amener un changement dans l'état de conscienceDispositifs pour provoquer ou arrêter le sommeil par des moyens mécaniques, optiques ou acoustiques, p. ex. pour mettre en état d'hypnose

Abrégé

An automated lawn mower has a frame that is attached to a conventional lawn mower to retrofit the conventional lawn mower for automated lawn cutting operations. In some embodiments, one or more wheels of the conventional lawn mower are removed, and the frame is coupled to the lawn mower at one or more connection points for the removed wheels. The frame is coupled to a motor, a controller, and a plurality of wheels. During operation, the motor drives the wheels under the control of the controller in order to move the automated lawn mower over a lawn for grass cutting operations.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01D 34/00 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses
• A01D 34/63 - FaucheusesAppareils de fauchage des moissonneuses caractérisés par des particularités relatives au type d'appareil de coupe comportant des couteaux rotatifs comportant des couteaux tournant autour d'un axe vertical

Abrégé

The present disclosure is generally directed to a method of curing an ionic liquid epoxy mixture using an electromagnetic signal. First, an ionic liquid epoxy resin comprising ionic liquid epoxide monomers and, optionally, diluent epoxy resins and powdered fillers, is combined with a curing agent to form an ionic liquid epoxy mixture. The mixture is then applied as a coating onto a surface of a material. The coating is placed in contact with a second surface of the same material or a surface of another material. An electromagnetic signal, which in some instances is a microwave signal, is applied to the coating. Following application of the signal, the ionic liquid epoxide monomers polymerize and the mixture cures, adhering the surfaces together. Alternately, the epoxy mixture is applied to a surface and cured with microwaves to form a protective coating as in cladding or paint.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 35/08 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation utilisant l'énergie ondulatoire ou un rayonnement corpusculaire
• C08G 59/26 - Composés diépoxydés hétérocycliques
• C08G 59/32 - Composés époxydés contenant au moins trois groupes époxyde
• C08G 59/50 - Amines
• C09D 163/00 - Compositions de revêtement à base de résines époxyCompositions de revêtement à base de dérivés des résines époxy
• C09J 163/00 - Adhésifs à base de résines époxyAdhésifs à base de dérivés des résines époxy

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods that utilize optical frequency discriminators based on fiber Bragg gratings. In some embodiments, an optical frequency discriminator has a polarization-maintaining fiber Bragg grating (PM-FBG), and an incoming polarized optical signal is reflected from the PM-FBG, which differentiates the two polarization modes in the incoming signal according its frequency relative to the two resonance peaks of the PM-FBG. The optical frequency discriminator then compares (e.g., subtracts) the reflected power in the two polarization modes to provide an output having an amplitude that varies linearly with the frequency of the incoming signal. This output may then be used to extract various information about the frequency of the incoming signal. As an example, the output may be used to recover data that has been frequency modulated onto the incoming signal or to characterize the frequency noise of the incoming signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• G02B 6/27 - Moyens de couplage optique avec des moyens de sélection et de réglage de la polarisation
• G02B 6/124 - Lentilles géodésiques ou réseaux intégrés
• G02B 6/02 - Fibres optiques avec revêtement
• H04B 10/2519 - Dispositions spécifiques à la transmission par fibres pour réduire ou éliminer la distorsion ou la dispersion due à la dispersion chromatique en utilisant des réseaux de Bragg

Abrégé

A weather forecasting system has weather forecasting logic that receives weather data from a satellite or other source, such as radar. The weather forecasting logic processes such data to identify cumulus clouds. For each cumulus cloud identified, the weather forecasting logic applies interest field tests and feeds the results into formulas derived based on measurements from current and past weather events. The model determines a score indicating the likelihood of the cumulus cloud forming precipitation and a score indicating the likelihood of the cumulus cloud forming lightning in the future within a certain time period. Based on such scores, the weather forecasting logic predicts in which geographic regions the identified cumulus cloud will produce precipitation and/or lightning during the time period. The predictions of the weather forecasting logic may then be used to provide a weather map thereby providing users with a graphical illustration of the areas.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01W 1/16 - Mesures du gradient de potentiel électrique de l'atmosphère, p. ex. dû aux charges électriques dans les nuages
• G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques

Abrégé

A Hall effect thruster is provided having one or more components fabricated using additive manufacturing techniques. Additive manufacturing can be used to fabricate the propellant distributor and the discharge channel of the thruster. The propellant distributor can be separated from the anode of the thruster and can form the base of the discharge channel. The discharge channel can be detachably connected to the propellant distributor using one of a threaded connection or a snap-fit connection. The discharge channel can have an annular shape and electromagnets and magnetic poles can be placed in the surrounding areas of the discharge channel.

Classes IPC  ?

• F03H 1/00 - Utilisation du plasma pour produire une poussée propulsive par réaction
• H05H 1/54 - Accélérateurs de plasma
• B33Y 80/00 - Produits obtenus par fabrication additive
• B33Y 10/00 - Procédés de fabrication additive
• B33Y 70/00 - Matériaux spécialement adaptés à la fabrication additive

Abrégé

A time-wavelength optical sampling system may be configured to determine a substance's composition based on variations in optical pulses caused by the substance's absorption of wavelengths of the pulse. A dispersion medium may disperse pulses to form stretched signal pulses that are incident on a substance under test. Optical gating is used to overlap each signal pulse with a portion of a reference pulse to generate a cross-correlation signal corresponding to a portion of the signal pulse, which may be detected by a slow detection speed detector. A controller controls delay introduced to the reference pulses so that different wavelength ranges are sampled for various signal pulses, thereby enabling the entire wavelength range for the signal pulses to be sampled over time without requiring an expensive high-speed optical detector. By analyzing absorption across the entire wavelength range as indicated by cross-correlation signals, the composition of the substance can be identified.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de moyens optiques, c.-à-d. en utilisant des ondes submillimétriques, de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette
• G01N 21/25 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes
• G01N 21/27 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en utilisant la détection photo-électrique

Abrégé

A coupling system can include an energy transfer device and a load mitigation system. The energy transfer device can include a shaft, gear, chain or piston-cylinder arrangement to transfer the energy from a power supply to an object to be moved. The load mitigation system can be used to limit or prevent the transfer of forces from the object to the drive unit as a result of external loads being applied to the object. The load mitigation system can be pre-loaded such that external loads on the object having an excessive impulsive or resonant cyclic force greater than the pre-load force on the load mitigation system are reduced and only partially transferred to the energy transfer device and power supply. The load mitigation system can dampen both resonant loads and impulsive impact loads occurring at the object thereby preventing damage and extending life.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16H 7/12 - Moyens pour faire varier la tension des courroies, des câbles ou des chaînes par réglage de la position de l'axe d'une poulie d'une poulie folle
• F16H 7/08 - Moyens pour faire varier la tension des courroies, des câbles ou des chaînes
• F16F 15/123 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par utilisation d'organes mobiles avec le système lui-même utilisant des organes élastiques ou des organes amortisseurs de friction, p. ex. entre un arbre en rotation et une masse giratoire montée dessus utilisant des ressorts comme organes élastiques, p. ex. des ressorts métalliques des ressorts enroulés
• F16F 15/08 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens élastiques avec ressorts en caoutchouc
• F16F 15/04 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens élastiques

Abrégé

A radiation detection system may include a mobile device having a flash memory. The device may monitor various characteristics of the flash memory to determine when damage to the flash memory has occurred from radiation exposure. The device may associate damage to the flash memory with a radiation dose, and determine a level of radiation to which the memory, and thus the device, has been exposed. The device also may determine a length of time and locations where the radiation exposure has occurred. If the device determines that the level of radiation exposure exceeds a threshold associated with a safe level of radiation exposure for a human user, the device may generate an alert to the user.

Classes IPC  ?

• G11C 16/26 - Circuits de détection ou de lectureCircuits de sortie de données
• G11C 16/34 - Détermination de l'état de programmation, p. ex. de la tension de seuil, de la surprogrammation ou de la sousprogrammation, de la rétention
• G11C 16/14 - Circuits pour effacer électriquement, p. ex. circuits de commutation de la tension d'effacement

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to green oxidizer compositions and method of synthesizing and using the same. Such green oxidizers are stable, may be used in conventional bipropellant thrusters, including, but not limited to LDACS applications, and offer several benefits over conventional oxidizers with respect to toxicity and/or corrosion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of synthesizing poly-nitrated oxetane, a green oxidizer, in an Argon-rich environment.

Classes IPC  ?

• D03D 23/00 - Méthodes générales de tissage qui ne sont pas spéciales à la production d'un tissu particulier ou à l'emploi d'un métier particulierArmures non prévues par un seul autre groupe
• D03D 43/00 - Métiers à boîtes à plusieurs trames
• C06B 25/34 - Compositions contenant un composé organique nitré le composé étant une amine nitrée acyclique, cyclanique ou hétérocyclique
• C07D 305/08 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles à quatre chaînons comportant un atome d'oxygène comme unique hétéro-atome du cycle non condensés avec d'autres cycles ne comportant pas de liaisons doubles entre chaînons cycliques ou entre chaînons cycliques et chaînons non cycliques avec des hétéro-atomes ou avec des atomes de carbone comportant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, p. ex. radicaux ester ou nitrile, liés directement aux atomes du cycle
• C06B 47/08 - Compositions dans lesquelles les composants sont conservés séparément jusqu'au moment de l'explosion ou de la combustion, p. ex. explosifs du type "Sprengel"Suspensions d'un composant solide dans une phase liquide normalement non explosive, y compris une phase aqueuse épaissie les composants comportant un propergol binaire un composant contenant de l'hydrazine ou un dérivé d'hydrazine
• C06B 25/00 - Compositions contenant un composé organique nitré

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided to implement a moving target defense for a server computer. The server computer can be provided both a permanent IP address and a temporary IP address. The temporary IP address can be used when communicating with client computers connected to the server computer. The temporary IP address can be dynamically changed at a predetermined interval that can be varied based on conditions at the server computer. An intrusion detection system can be used with the moving target defense systems and methods to identify attacks on the server computer based on the temporary IP address(es) provided by the server computer. When an attack is identified, the corresponding client computer is determined based on the temporary IP address and the client computer is placed on a blacklist that is not provided with new temporary IP addresses when the server computer changes temporary IP address.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Protocoles réseaux de sécurité
• H04W 12/10 - Intégrité
• H04L 61/5007 - Adresses de protocole Internet [IP]
• H04L 67/01 - Protocoles
• H04W 80/04 - Protocoles de couche réseau, p. ex. protocole Internet mobile [IP Internet Protocol]
• H04L 101/659 - Adresses IPv6 du protocole Internet version 6

Abrégé

A memory system performs analog sanitization of memory using a partial programming operation to overwrite existing data taking into account the relative voltage levels in the memory cells. By taking into account the relative voltage levels, the timing of a partial programming operation can be controlled to provide matched voltage levels in the memory cells so that conventional computer forensic techniques for data recovery are ineffective.

Classes IPC  ?

• G11C 16/04 - Mémoires mortes programmables effaçables programmables électriquement utilisant des transistors à seuil variable, p. ex. FAMOS
• G11C 16/14 - Circuits pour effacer électriquement, p. ex. circuits de commutation de la tension d'effacement
• G11C 7/22 - Circuits de synchronisation ou d'horloge pour la lecture-écriture [R-W]Générateurs ou gestion de signaux de commande pour la lecture-écriture [R-W]
• G11C 16/34 - Détermination de l'état de programmation, p. ex. de la tension de seuil, de la surprogrammation ou de la sousprogrammation, de la rétention
• G11C 16/12 - Circuits de commutation de la tension de programmation

Abrégé

A method for radiation hardening flash memory performs accelerated aging on the flash memory by program-erase (PE) cycling the flash memory. Such accelerated aging induces trap states in the tunnel oxide layer of the flash memory, which results in improved ionizing radiation tolerance. The number of cycles used to harden a given memory cell is optimally determined in order to limit effects of the radiation hardening on the reliability of the cell.

Classes IPC  ?

• G11C 16/34 - Détermination de l'état de programmation, p. ex. de la tension de seuil, de la surprogrammation ou de la sousprogrammation, de la rétention
• G06F 3/06 - Entrée numérique à partir de, ou sortie numérique vers des supports d'enregistrement
• G11C 16/16 - Circuits pour effacer électriquement, p. ex. circuits de commutation de la tension d'effacement pour effacer des blocs, p. ex. des réseaux, des mots, des groupes

Abrégé

A system for testing memory includes logic that is configured to perform various normal memory operations (e.g., erase, read and write operations) on a memory device and to determine operational parameters associated with the memory operations. As an example, the amount of time to perform one or more memory operations may be measured, or a number of errors resulting from the memory operations may be counted or otherwise determined. One or more of the operational parameters may then be analyzed to determine whether they are in a range expected for counterfeit memory. If so, the logic determines that the memory under test is counterfeit (e.g., is recycled or counterfeit) and provides a notification about the authenticity of the memory. The logic may also estimate the age of the memory based on the operational parameters.

Classes IPC  ?

• G11C 29/14 - Mise en œuvre d'une logique de commande, p. ex. décodeurs de mode de test
• G11C 29/10 - Algorithmes de test, p. ex. algorithmes par balayage de mémoire [MScan]Configurations de test, p. ex. configurations en damier
• G06F 3/06 - Entrée numérique à partir de, ou sortie numérique vers des supports d'enregistrement

Abrégé

An electrically-tunable optical filter has an optical cavity that forms an absorption peak in light that is incident on the filter. The optical cavity includes a layer composed of a material with a high electro-optic coefficient so that the index of refraction of the layer changes in response to a voltage applied by a controller. By adjusting the voltage, the controller can control the index of refraction so that an absorption peak of the filter can be tuned as may be desired without having to alter the physical structure of the filter.

Classes IPC  ?

• G02F 1/03 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour la commande de l'intensité, de la couleur, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la direction de la lumière arrivant d'une source lumineuse indépendante, p. ex. commutation, ouverture de porte ou modulationOptique non linéaire pour la commande de l'intensité, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la couleur basés sur des céramiques ou des cristaux électro-optiques, p. ex. produisant un effet Pockels ou un effet Kerr

Abrégé

A memory system is configured to convert multiple programmable memory or a portion thereof to one-time programmable (OTP) memory. The system is configured to repetitively perform memory operations (such as program and erase procedures) on a portion of memory in order to induce accelerated degradation (aging) of select memory cells, thereby permanently changing the select cells, such that a pattern of the cells with degraded performance indicate a data value that has been permanently encoded into the memory.

Classes IPC  ?

• G11C 16/34 - Détermination de l'état de programmation, p. ex. de la tension de seuil, de la surprogrammation ou de la sousprogrammation, de la rétention
• G06F 12/02 - Adressage ou affectationRéadressage
• G11C 7/10 - Dispositions d'interface d'entrée/sortie [E/S, I/O] de données, p. ex. circuits de commande E/S de données, mémoires tampon de données E/S
• G11C 16/16 - Circuits pour effacer électriquement, p. ex. circuits de commutation de la tension d'effacement pour effacer des blocs, p. ex. des réseaux, des mots, des groupes

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided to implement a moving target defense for a server computer. The server computer can be provided both a permanent IP address and a temporary IP address. The temporary IP address can be used when communicating with client computers connected to the server computer. The temporary IP address can be dynamically changed at a predetermined interval that can be varied based on conditions at the server computer. An intrusion detection system can be used with the moving target defense systems and methods to identify attacks on the server computer based on the temporary IP address(es) provided by the server computer. When an attack is identified, the corresponding client computer is determined based on the temporary IP address and the client computer is placed on a blacklist that is not provided with new temporary IP addresses when the server computer changes temporary IP address.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole

Abrégé

A coupling system can include an energy transfer device and a load mitigation system. The energy transfer device can include a shaft, gear, chain or piston-cylinder arrangement to transfer the energy from a power supply to an object to be moved. The load mitigation system can be used to limit or prevent the transfer of forces from the object to the drive unit as a result of external loads being applied to the object. The load mitigation system can be pre-loaded such that external loads on the object having an excessive impulsive or resonant cyclic force greater than the pre-load force on the load mitigation system are reduced and only partially transferred to the energy transfer device and power supply. The load mitigation system can dampen both resonant loads and impulsive impact loads occurring at the object thereby preventing damage and extending life.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16H 7/12 - Moyens pour faire varier la tension des courroies, des câbles ou des chaînes par réglage de la position de l'axe d'une poulie d'une poulie folle
• F16H 7/08 - Moyens pour faire varier la tension des courroies, des câbles ou des chaînes
• F16F 15/123 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par utilisation d'organes mobiles avec le système lui-même utilisant des organes élastiques ou des organes amortisseurs de friction, p. ex. entre un arbre en rotation et une masse giratoire montée dessus utilisant des ressorts comme organes élastiques, p. ex. des ressorts métalliques des ressorts enroulés
• F16F 15/08 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens élastiques avec ressorts en caoutchouc

Abrégé

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a recessive, lethal genetic disease in which many patients have inherited DNA mutations that create a CFTR protein that is produced, but ineffective in its function. The present disclosure generally pertains to methods and products for increasing CFTR production through the use of a CRISPR/dCas9 system. This disclosure describes such system, which comprises gRNA configured to target the CFTR domain and dCas9 configured to upregulate expression of the gRNA target, and methods of using the same.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61P 11/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système respiratoire
• C07K 14/195 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de bactéries
• C07K 14/01 - Virus à ADN
• C07K 14/005 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de virus
• C12N 15/11 - Fragments d'ADN ou d'ARNLeurs formes modifiées
• C12N 7/00 - Virus, p. ex. bactériophagesCompositions les contenantLeur préparation ou purification
• C12N 15/90 - Introduction stable d'ADN étranger dans le chromosome
• C12N 15/63 - Introduction de matériel génétique étranger utilisant des vecteursVecteurs Utilisation d'hôtes pour ceux-ciRégulation de l'expression
• C12N 15/10 - Procédés pour l'isolement, la préparation ou la purification d'ADN ou d'ARN
• C12N 9/22 - Ribonucléases

Abrégé

A neutron spectrometer is provided to distinguish neutron capture events from other types of radiation in order to measure the energy associated with neutrons in a mixed radiation environment. The neutron spectrometer can include a neutron detector to capture neutrons and a controller to determine the energy associated with the captured neutrons. The neutron detector can include scintillating glass fibers embedded in a plastic scintillator. A photomultiplier tube can be positioned on each end of the detector to detect light pulses generated by both the scintillating glass fibers and the plastic scintillator. A controller can analyze the detected light pulses to determine when a neutron is captured and the energy associated with the neutron capture event.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 3/06 - Mesure de flux de neutrons avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G01T 3/00 - Mesure de flux de neutrons

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to devices and methods for determining propellant mass based on average measurements irrespective of the fluid orientation in a fuel tank. The device is useful in detecting fuel levels in tanks where the fuel is in motion, for instance in aircraft (i.e., undergoing varying acceleration maneuvers) or spacecraft (i.e., a microgravity environment). The devices and methods can also be used for determining the liquid in a surface tension screen liquid acquisition device (LAD), and particularly, the incipient breakdown as gas bubbles enter or are formed inside the LAD as the screen dries or heat transfer induces vaporization. The same basic electrode configuration can be used to stir the liquid to reduce thermal stratification and condense vapor bubbles.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/00 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme
• G01F 23/26 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations de capacité ou l'inductance de condensateurs ou de bobines produites par la présence d'un liquide ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans des champs électriques ou électromagnétiques
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

A radiation detection system may include a mobile device having a flash memory. The device may monitor various characteristics of the flash memory to determine when damage to the flash memory has occurred from radiation exposure. The device may associate damage to the flash memory with a radiation dose, and determine a level of radiation to which the memory, and thus the device, has been exposed. The device also may determine a length of time and locations where the radiation exposure has occurred. If the device determines that the level of radiation exposure exceeds a threshold associated with a safe level of radiation exposure for a human user, the device may generate an alert to the user.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/00 - Mesure des rayons X, des rayons gamma, des radiations corpusculaires ou des radiations cosmiques
• G11C 16/26 - Circuits de détection ou de lectureCircuits de sortie de données
• G11C 16/34 - Détermination de l'état de programmation, p. ex. de la tension de seuil, de la surprogrammation ou de la sousprogrammation, de la rétention
• G11C 16/14 - Circuits pour effacer électriquement, p. ex. circuits de commutation de la tension d'effacement

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided to combine multiple stimulation modalities to significantly increase the effectiveness of non-invasive stimulation. Multiple sensor and stimulation devices and modalities can be combined into a single, compact unit that minimizes the need for additional sensors or stimulation devices. The system features several subunits, referred to as sensory and stimulation devices (SSD), that are integrated into a headphone setup. The system is controlled by a centralized controller that communicates with all of the SSDs and with an external computer system that delivers learning material synchronized with the delivery of stimulations and the collection of user responses based on physiological signals.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61N 1/04 - Électrodes
• A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
• A61N 2/00 - Magnétothérapie
• A61N 5/06 - Thérapie par radiations utilisant un rayonnement lumineux
• A61M 21/00 - Autres dispositifs ou méthodes pour amener un changement dans l'état de conscienceDispositifs pour provoquer ou arrêter le sommeil par des moyens mécaniques, optiques ou acoustiques, p. ex. pour mettre en état d'hypnose
• A61B 5/021 - Mesure de la pression dans le cœur ou dans les vaisseaux sanguins
• A61B 5/024 - Mesure du pouls ou des pulsations cardiaques
• A61B 5/369 - Électroencéphalographie [EEG]
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• A61H 23/02 - Massage par percussion ou vibration, p. ex. en utilisant une vibration ultrasoniqueMassage par succion-vibrationMassage avec des membranes mobiles à entraînement électrique ou magnétique
• A61H 23/00 - Massage par percussion ou vibration, p. ex. en utilisant une vibration ultrasoniqueMassage par succion-vibrationMassage avec des membranes mobiles

Abrégé

Due to design variations, process variations, manufacturing variations, and other factors, memory of a certain type manufactured by one manufacturer often exhibits a unique pattern of performance characteristics relative to the patterns of the same type of performance characteristics exhibited by memory from other manufacturers. A system for identifying counterfeit memory is trained to learn the different patterns of performance characteristics for different manufacturers of memory. Thereafter, the system may analyze the performance of a given memory device to determine whether the memory device has been manufactured by a particular manufacturer. Thus, the system is capable of determining whether the memory device is counterfeit (e.g., has been manufactured by an unexpected manufacturer).

Classes IPC  ?

• G11C 29/44 - Indication ou identification d'erreurs, p. ex. pour la réparation
• G11C 29/38 - Dispositifs de vérification de réponse
• G11C 29/02 - Détection ou localisation de circuits auxiliaires défectueux, p. ex. compteurs de rafraîchissement défectueux
• G06K 9/62 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques
• G06F 21/44 - Authentification de programme ou de dispositif
• G06F 21/79 - Protection de composants spécifiques internes ou périphériques, où la protection d'un composant mène à la protection de tout le calculateur pour assurer la sécurité du stockage de données dans les supports de stockage à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. les mémoires adressables directement
• G11C 7/20 - Circuits d'initialisation de cellules de mémoire, p. ex. à la mise sous ou hors tension, effacement de mémoire, mémoire d'image latente

Abrégé

A weather forecasting system has a data processing system that receives weather data from one or more sources and processes such data in conjunction with a weather forecasting algorithm in order to forecast weather for one or more geographic regions. In this regard, the weather data is input into a machine learning algorithm, which applies learned weights and relationships to the inputs in order to calculate at least one score indicating a probability that precipitation or other weather event will occur in the future within a certain time period (e.g., within the next 1 hour or some other unit of time) in one or more geographic regions. For each such geographic region, the weather forecasting logic may also predict the extent to which rain or other precipitation, lightning, or other weather event will occur during the time period.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques
• G06F 17/10 - Opérations mathématiques complexes
• G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu

Abrégé

A weather forecasting system has memory for storing satellite image data and numerical weather prediction (NWP) model data, which indicates predicted atmospheric conditions for a geographic region. At least one processor is programmed to identify a cumulus cloud within the satellite image data and to define a zone of influence around the cumulus cloud. The zone of influence represents a boundary for the NWP model data to be used by the processor for predicting whether the cumulus cloud will produce a weather event (e.g., precipitation, convective storm, etc.) in the future.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques
• G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu
• G06F 17/10 - Opérations mathématiques complexes
• G06N 20/00 - Apprentissage automatique

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to signal analysis systems and methods for measuring and characterizing signal attributes, such as noise. A signal analysis system comprises an optical receiver that receives an optical signal and converts the received signal into an electrical signal. A programmable frequency divider divides the frequency of the incoming electrical signal at different division ratios, and a signal analyzer analyzes the resulting signal. In this regard, by increasing the division ratio of the frequency divider and measuring the power spectral density with the signal analyzer at different division ratios, a suitable signal for determining different parameters (e.g., modulation frequency and modulation index) may be found.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04B 10/079 - Dispositions pour la surveillance ou le test de systèmes de transmissionDispositions pour la mesure des défauts de systèmes de transmission utilisant un signal en service utilisant des mesures du signal de données

Abrégé

A weather forecasting system has weather forecasting logic that receives weather data from a satellite or other source, such as radar. The weather forecasting logic processes such data to identify cumulus clouds. For each cumulus cloud identified, the weather forecasting logic applies interest field tests and feeds the results into formulas derived based on measurements from current and past weather events. The model determines a score indicating the likelihood of the cumulus cloud forming precipitation and a score indicating the likelihood of the cumulus cloud forming lightning in the future within a certain time period. Based on such scores, the weather forecasting logic predicts in which geographic regions the identified cumulus cloud will produce precipitation and/or lightning during the time period. The predictions of the weather forecasting logic may then be used to provide a weather map thereby providing users with a graphical illustration of the areas.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01W 1/16 - Mesures du gradient de potentiel électrique de l'atmosphère, p. ex. dû aux charges électriques dans les nuages
• G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques

Abrégé

A weather forecasting system has memory for storing satellite image data and numerical weather prediction (NWP) model data, which indicates predicted atmospheric conditions for a geographic region. At least one processor is programmed to identify a cumulus cloud within the satellite image data and to define a zone of influence around the cumulus cloud. The zone of influence represents a boundary for the NWP model data to be used by the processor for predicting whether the cumulus cloud will produce a weather event (e.g., precipitation, convective storm, etc.) in the future.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques
• G06F 17/10 - Opérations mathématiques complexes
• G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided to combine multiple stimulation modalities to significantly increase the effectiveness of non-invasive stimulation. Multiple sensor and stimulation devices and modalities can be combined into a single, compact unit that minimizes the need for additional sensors or stimulation devices. The system features several subunits, referred to as sensory and stimulation devices (SSD), that are integrated into a headphone setup. The system is controlled by a centralized controller that communicates with all of the SSDs and with an external computer system that delivers learning material synchronized with the delivery of stimulations and the collection of user responses based on physiological signals.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61M 21/00 - Autres dispositifs ou méthodes pour amener un changement dans l'état de conscienceDispositifs pour provoquer ou arrêter le sommeil par des moyens mécaniques, optiques ou acoustiques, p. ex. pour mettre en état d'hypnose
• A61N 1/04 - Électrodes
• A61N 5/06 - Thérapie par radiations utilisant un rayonnement lumineux
• A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
• A61N 2/00 - Magnétothérapie
• A61H 23/02 - Massage par percussion ou vibration, p. ex. en utilisant une vibration ultrasoniqueMassage par succion-vibrationMassage avec des membranes mobiles à entraînement électrique ou magnétique

Abrégé

A micro-fluidic reactor may comprise a photosensitive glass substrate with a plurality of features produced by etching. The features may include micro-channels, micro-lenses, and slots for receiving optical fibers. During operation of the micro-fluidic reactor, the optical fibers may transmit optical signals for measuring characteristics of fluid reagents and reactions taking place. The micro-lenses may focus optical signals from the optical fibers to create an approximately collimated optical path for the optical signals, reducing optical spread and enhancing fiber-to-fiber optical power coupling.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
• G02B 6/32 - Moyens de couplage optique ayant des moyens de focalisation par lentilles
• G02B 3/06 - Lentilles simples ou composées à surfaces non sphériques à surfaces cylindriques ou en forme de tore
• C12M 1/40 - Appareillage spécialement destiné à l'utilisation d'enzymes libres, immobilisées ou liées à un support, p. ex. appareils contenant un lit fluidisé d'enzymes immobilisées

Abrégé

A weather forecasting system may receive satellite image samples and identify an updraft and components of the updraft within a cloud. These satellite image samples are collected over time (e.g., at 30 second to 1 minute time intervals). The system may identify an area of rotation and/or divergence at cloud top in a cumulus cloud or mature convective storm over time by comparing the samples and determine a parameter indicative of the updraft based on the area of rotation and divergence. The system may estimate aspects of the environment related to storm development and predict the occurrence of a weather event in the future based on the parameter and generate an output indicative of the occurrence.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided to implement an anti-censorship framework that includes moving target defense systems and methods. The framework can be implemented at a web server hosting content that is intended to be accessed by one or more users. The web server can utilize dynamically changing IP addresses to avoid filtering and blocking (and also from being attacked) by censors. Users can be assigned to random groups and provided with a dynamic IP address of the web server that is unique for that group. After some time interval (called a shuffling interval), the web server can generate new sets of dynamic IP addresses and re-randomize the user groups and update the users with new IP addresses for the web server.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 15/16 - Associations de plusieurs calculateurs numériques comportant chacun au moins une unité arithmétique, une unité programme et un registre, p. ex. pour le traitement simultané de plusieurs programmes
• H04L 29/12 - Dispositions, appareils, circuits ou systèmes non couverts par un seul des groupes caractérisés par le terminal de données
• H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
• H04W 80/04 - Protocoles de couche réseau, p. ex. protocole Internet mobile [IP Internet Protocol]

Abrégé

A weather forecasting system has a data processing system that receives weather data from one or more sources and processes such data in conjunction with a weather forecasting algorithm in order to forecast weather for one or more geographic regions. In this regard, the weather data is input into a machine learning algorithm, which applies learned weights and relationships to the inputs in order to calculate at least one score indicating a probability that precipitation or other weather event will occur in the future within a certain time period (e.g., within the next 1 hour or some other unit of time) in one or more geographic regions. For each such geographic region, the weather forecasting logic may also predict the extent to which rain or other precipitation, lightning, or other weather event will occur during the time period.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques

Abrégé

The present disclosure is generally directed to methods and systems for the rapid detection of mycobacteria in samples using lectin-conjugated silica coated magnetic nanoparticles (SMNPs). In this work, carbohydrates on the cell wall of the mycobacteria serve as binding sites for lectins conjugated on the surface of lectin-conjugated SMNPs. As the target species of mycobacteria bind to lectin-conjugated SMNPs, a precipitate forms, which can be magnetically separated from the bulk test solution to visually indicate the presence of the target species of mycobacteria. The present disclosure is utilized as an inexpensive and rapid point of care system in one embodiment. In another embodiment, the methods and systems are integrated into a lateral flow assay for rapid detection of the target species of mycobacteria. In yet another embodiment, the methods and systems are utilized to create a microfluidic detection device with increased sensitivity to mycobacteria in a sample.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 15/11 - Fragments d'ADN ou d'ARNLeurs formes modifiées
• C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
• G01N 33/52 - Utilisation de composés ou de compositions pour des recherches colorimétriques, spectrophotométriques ou fluorométriques, p. ex. utilisation de bandes de papier indicateur

Abrégé

Systems and methods are provided to implement moving target defense techniques for transportation systems. The moving target defense techniques can randomly change the IP addresses of the nodes associated with both the vehicles and the corresponding control centers. The nodes for the vehicles and the control centers can be “mobile” nodes that use a “care-of” IP address for communications. The care-of address used by the nodes can be updated through a binding update process. During the binding update process, the one node sends the binding update notice (with a new care-of address) to the care-of address of the other node while maintaining its prior care-of address. The node that receives the binding update notice can send a binding acknowledgement back to the node that sent the binding update. Once the binding acknowledgement is received, the prior care-of address can be removed by the node that sent the binding update.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04L 29/06 - Commande de la communication; Traitement de la communication caractérisés par un protocole
• H04W 12/10 - Intégrité

Abrégé

A radiation detection system may include a mobile device having a flash memory. The device may monitor various characteristics of the flash memory to determine when damage to the flash memory has occurred from radiation exposure. The device may associate damage to the flash memory with a radiation dose, and determine a level of radiation to which the memory, and thus the device, has been exposed. The device also may determine a length of time and locations where the radiation exposure has occurred. If the device determines that the level of radiation exposure exceeds a threshold associated with a safe level of radiation exposure for a human user, the device may generate an alert to the user.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01L 29/792 - Transistors à effet de champ l'effet de champ étant produit par une porte isolée à isolant de grille à emmagasinage de charges, p.ex. transistor de mémoire MNOS
• G11C 16/22 - Circuits de sécurité ou de protection pour empêcher l'accès non autorisé ou accidentel aux cellules de mémoire
• G01T 1/02 - Dosimètres
• G11C 16/34 - Détermination de l'état de programmation, p. ex. de la tension de seuil, de la surprogrammation ou de la sousprogrammation, de la rétention
• G11C 11/56 - Mémoires numériques caractérisées par l'utilisation d'éléments d'emmagasinage électriques ou magnétiques particuliersÉléments d'emmagasinage correspondants utilisant des éléments d'emmagasinage comportant plus de deux états stables représentés par des échelons, p. ex. de tension, de courant, de phase, de fréquence
• G11C 16/26 - Circuits de détection ou de lectureCircuits de sortie de données

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to methods for the harvesting of biomass, in particular algae, from dilute aqueous suspension. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: adjusting the pH of the dilute aqueous suspension to cause disruption of the algal cell walls and exposure of the hydrophobic tails of the algal lipid bilayer; adding at least one organic solvent to the dilute aqueous suspension; and mixing the dilute aqueous suspension. The method may also include the steps of: waiting for formation of an organic layer from the dilute aqueous suspension; and recovering the organic layer. The organic layer rises to the top of the dilute aqueous suspension, allowing for mechanical separation or decanting of the organic layer.

Classes IPC  ?

• C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
• C12N 1/12 - Algues unicellulairesLeurs milieux de culture
• C12N 1/06 - Lyse des micro-organismes

Abrégé

A smart beverage container may be used to monitor user hydration. The container has at least one sensor for sensing an amount of liquid within the container. The liquid is monitored over time to determine an amount of liquid consumed by a user, and feedback is provided to the user indicating whether the user's liquid consumption is within a desired range according to a predefined profile of consumption. Such feedback may include information for indicating when the user is to consume additional liquid in order to remain in compliance with a desired liquid consumption regimen, as well as reminders to take additional liquid or warn the user if too much liquid had been consumed.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47G 23/16 - Compteurs de consommations combinés avec des ustensiles de table combinés avec des récipients pour boire ou avec des couvercles pour ceux-ci
• A47G 21/18 - Pailles pour boire ou similaires
• A47G 19/22 - Récipients à boissons ou soucoupes utilisés dans le service de table
• B65D 43/02 - Couvercles ou chapeaux amovibles

Abrégé

An unmanned aerial vehicle docking system can include a docking arm and a docking station. The docking arm can be mounted on the UAV and include a rod with an interface element positioned on top of the rod. The interface element can have charging contacts that are attached to wires that extend down to a charging circuit on the UAV. The docking station can be located separate from the docking arm and have a guidance cone to direct the docking arm to a capture mechanism. Once the interface element is in the capture mechanism, a charging dome is then lowered down onto the top of the interface element to form a circuit between a power source at the docking station and the UAV's battery. Upon completion of the charging process, the charging dome is raised and the capture mechanism releases the interface element of the UAV.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64F 1/00 - Installations au sol ou installations pour ponts d'envol des porte-avions
• B64F 1/12 - Installations au sol ou installations pour ponts d'envol des porte-avions pour l’ancrage des aéronefs
• B64F 1/36 - Autres installations aéroportuaires
• B64C 39/02 - Aéronefs non prévus ailleurs caractérisés par un emploi spécial

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to lightweight adaptive metal cooled mirrors and methods of producing the same. The metal mirror surface is integrated with and supported by metal channels which are physically incorporated into the mirror surface through an additive manufacturing process. These channels are nominally conformal with the desired mirror surface shape. A liquid or gaseous coolant may be directed through some or all of the channels to cool the mirror surface. The mirrors are produced through an additive manufacturing process which allows for the creation of a unitary optical mirror containing finely spaced channels.

Classes IPC  ?

• G02B 7/195 - Miroirs à refroidissement par fluide
• G02B 7/182 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour prismesMontures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour miroirs pour miroirs
• G02B 7/18 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour prismesMontures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour miroirs
• G02B 7/185 - Montures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour prismesMontures, moyens de réglage ou raccords étanches à la lumière pour éléments optiques pour miroirs pour miroirs avec des moyens pour régler la forme de la surface du miroir

Abrégé

A reflection optical filter has an ultra-thin semi-transparent layer and a thin layer of semiconductor (or dielectric) layer deposited onto a metal film surface at a certain thickness corresponding to a wavelength of light to be filtered from incoming light. Critical coupling of light to the optical cavity formed by the semi-transparent layer and semiconductor (or dielectric) layer on metal surface results in near perfect absorption of the light at one wavelength and strong absorption in the wavelength region near the peak absorption wavelength. Incoming lights of other wavelengths are mostly reflected by the device so the spectral content of incident light is changed. By controlling the thickness of the semiconductor (or dielectric) layer and/or other factors, such as the extent to which the semiconductor layer is annealed or changing the type of metal beneath the semiconductor (or dielectric) layer, the peak absorption wavelength of the light absorbed in the device can be precisely controlled. The overall thickness of the semi-transparent layer and semiconductor (or dielectric) layer is less than one order of magnitude of the wavelength to be filtered, which results in omni-directional performance of the optical filter.

Classes IPC  ?

• G02B 5/20 - Filtres
• G02B 5/28 - Filtres d'interférence

Abrégé

A specimen testing system has holders that hold a specimen for testing. The holders brace the specimen so that a load may be applied. A load applicator applies a load to the specimen at a location that is between the holders bracing the specimen. A user may adjust the load applicator until it applies the desired load to the specimen. If desired, a user may apply rotation to a specimen while it is experiencing a load by using a specimen rotation system. The user may continue to adjust the load applied to the specimen or continue to rotate the specimen during loading until the specimen fails.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 3/20 - Recherche des propriétés mécaniques des matériaux solides par application d'une contrainte mécanique en appliquant des efforts permanents de flexion
• G01N 3/22 - Recherche des propriétés mécaniques des matériaux solides par application d'une contrainte mécanique en appliquant des efforts permanents de torsion
• G01N 3/26 - Recherche des propriétés de torsion ou d'enroulement
• G01N 3/08 - Recherche des propriétés mécaniques des matériaux solides par application d'une contrainte mécanique par application d'efforts permanents de traction ou de compression
• G01N 3/04 - Mandrins

Abrégé

A sensor of a brightness limiting system of a vehicle may sense light from light sources around the vehicle and provide a light measurement signal. The light measurement signal may include information about brightness levels and positions of light sources relative to a window of the vehicle. A brightness controller may monitor the light source measurement signal and perform comparisons of brightness levels from the light measurement signal with brightness thresholds. The brightness controller may determine that a brightness level of a light source exceeds a brightness threshold and may provide a brightness control signal to a brightness control layer positioned adjacent to the window of the vehicle. The brightness control layer may receive the brightness control signal and limit the brightness level of light based on the brightness threshold at a brightness control area of the brightness control layer.

Classes IPC  ?

• G09G 3/20 - Dispositions ou circuits de commande présentant un intérêt uniquement pour l'affichage utilisant des moyens de visualisation autres que les tubes à rayons cathodiques pour la présentation d'un ensemble de plusieurs caractères, p. ex. d'une page, en composant l'ensemble par combinaison d'éléments individuels disposés en matrice
• G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
• B60J 3/04 - Équipement anti-éblouissant combiné avec les fenêtres ou pare-brisePare-soleil pour véhicules réglable en transparence
• B60J 3/02 - Équipement anti-éblouissant combiné avec les fenêtres ou pare-brisePare-soleil pour véhicules réglable en position

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a method for the continuous production of low thermal conductivity endless filament yarns with a compact, homogeneous structural morphology. The presently disclosed methods utilize safe and recyclable ionic liquids to produce carbon fiber precursors from cellulose. The fibers are produced by the carbonization of cellulose carbon fiber precursors. The precursor fiber filaments have an increased tear resistance with simultaneously sufficient elongation, a round or crenulated cross-section, and homogeneous fiber morphology. The filament yarns exhibit performance characteristics similar to those produced from traditional viscose rayon. The resulting fibers are especially suited for aerospace applications in composite materials used at the limits of high temperatures, for instance in structures found in rocket nozzles or atmospheric reentry heat shields on spacecraft.

Classes IPC  ?

• D01D 1/10 - Filtration ou dégazage de la solution ou de la masse de filage
• D01D 10/02 - Traitement thermique
• D01F 2/00 - Filaments, ou similaires, artificiels, à un seul composant, formés de cellulose ou de dérivés de la celluloseLeur fabrication
• D01F 2/02 - Filaments, ou similaires, artificiels, à un seul composant, formés de cellulose ou de dérivés de la celluloseLeur fabrication obtenus à partir de solutions de cellulose dans des acides, des bases ou des sels
• D01F 2/24 - Filaments, ou similaires, artificiels, à un seul composant, formés de cellulose ou de dérivés de la celluloseLeur fabrication à partir de dérivés de la cellulose
• D01F 2/28 - Filaments, ou similaires, artificiels, à un seul composant, formés de cellulose ou de dérivés de la celluloseLeur fabrication à partir de dérivés de la cellulose à partir d'esters ou d'éthers organiques de cellulose, p. ex. à partir d'acétate de cellulose
• D01F 9/16 - Filaments de carboneAppareils spécialement adaptés à leur fabrication par décomposition de filaments organiques à partir de produits d'origine végétale ou de leurs dérivés, p. ex. à partir de l'acétate de cellulose
• D01D 1/02 - Préparation des solutions de filage
• D01D 5/06 - Méthodes de filage au mouillé
• D01D 10/06 - Lavage ou séchage
• B29C 37/00 - Éléments constitutifs, détails, accessoires ou opérations auxiliaires non couverts par le groupe ou

Abrégé

A flow of air induces vibration of a tip of an airflow sensor. A cantilever coupled to the tip vibrates as the tip is displaced, and a piezoelectric element associated with the cantilever generates an electrical signal in response to mechanical stress or strain induced by vibration of the cantilever. A control element that is in communication with the piezoelectric element of the cantilever receives the electrical signal and derives at least one parameter indicative of the flow of air sensed by the sensor. The control element communicates or otherwise transmits an output signal that is indicative of the parameter to an output device to display sensor data to a user as desired.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01P 5/02 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides en mesurant les forces exercées par le fluide sur des corps solides, p. ex. anémomètre
• G01P 5/08 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides en mesurant la variation d'une variable électrique directement affectée par l'écoulement, p. ex. en utilisant un effet dynamo-électrique
• G01H 11/08 - Mesure des vibrations mécaniques ou des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores par détection des changements dans les propriétés électriques ou magnétiques par des moyens électriques utilisant des dispositifs piézo-électriques
• G01P 5/06 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides en mesurant les forces exercées par le fluide sur des corps solides, p. ex. anémomètre en utilisant la rotation de palettes
• G01P 5/07 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides en mesurant les forces exercées par le fluide sur des corps solides, p. ex. anémomètre en utilisant la rotation de palettes avec accouplement électrique au dispositif indicateur

Abrégé

A computer system may track the user's eye gaze on a display device over time using an eye tracker. When the computer system detects a risk associated with a graphical object and determines that the user's gaze is close to the graphical object, it may display a warning message indicating the risk. The computer system may display the warning message at a location that corresponds to the graphical object associated with the risk. Furthermore, when the computer system detects a risk and determines that the user's gaze is not at the graphical object that needs the user's immediate attention, it may display a warning message near the user's current gaze to notify the user. If desired, the warning message may be hidden based on the user's gaze, such as when the user moves his gaze away from the detected risk.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 3/048 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI]
• G06F 9/451 - Dispositions d’exécution pour interfaces utilisateur
• G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales

Abrégé

An optical filter has a layer of silicon film deposited onto a metallic substrate surface at a silicon film thickness corresponding to a wavelength of light to be filtered from incoming light. The critical coupling of light to the optical cavity formed by the silicon film on metal surface results in a strong and near perfect absorption of the light at a resonance wavelength and strong absorption in the wavelength region near the peak absorption wavelength. Other wavelengths of the incoming wave are reflected by the device so the spectral content of light is changed. By controlling the thickness of the silicon film and/or other factors, such as the extent to which the silicon film is annealed or the type of metal beneath the silicon film, the wavelength of the light absorbed by the silicon film can be precisely controlled.

Classes IPC  ?

• G02B 5/28 - Filtres d'interférence
• G01J 3/42 - Spectrométrie d'absorptionSpectrométrie à double faisceauSpectrométrie par scintillementSpectrométrie par réflexion

Abrégé

A cutting blade for use in a lawnmower or other cutting device has a contoured leading edge profile that forms a series of protrusions and contoured notches. Each contoured notch has a surface that is smooth and contoured such that air is funneled through the contoured notch by the adjacent protrusions, thereby causing the air to form vortices at the surface of the blade. The formation of the vortices helps the airflow to adhere to the blade surface rather than separate from it, thereby creating a more laminar streamlined flow that merges with air flowing over the opposite side of the blade at the trailing edge. By preventing the airflow from separating from the blade surface over a substantial portion of the blade, turbulence is significantly reduced. Thus, noise generated by the blade is significantly reduced as well. In addition, the blade experiences less drag, and the performance of the blade and lawnmower is generally increased.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01D 34/82 - Autres détails
• A01D 34/73 - Appareils de coupe
• A01D 101/00 - Tondeuses à gazon

Abrégé

Methods for the extraction of intracellular contents from biomass, in particular from algae, are described. The pH level of the algae cell culture is modified and mixed with a surfactant or a combination of surfactants. The algal culture may be subjected to low pressurization using air, inert gas or a gas mixture. Separation of the lipid contents from the treated algae culture is accomplished with an organic solvent or a mixture of organic solvents. The algal debris may be collected at the bottom of the aqueous phase while the biomass is concentrated in the solvent layer.

Classes IPC  ?

• C07D 493/00 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des atomes d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes dans le système condensé
• C11B 1/10 - Production des graisses ou huiles à partir de matières premières par extraction

Abrégé

A silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) device is provided with a SiPM matrix fabricated on a substrate, a bias power supply connected to the SiPM matrix, and a compensation circuit coupled to the bias power supply. The bias power supply provides a bias voltage to the SiPM matrix. The compensation circuit can adjust the bias voltage applied to the SiPM matrix in response to temperature changes at the substrate. The compensation circuit includes a resistor fabricated on the substrate with the SiPM matrix. The resistor can have a resistance that varies in response to temperature changes at the substrate.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/24 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à semi-conducteurs
• H01L 31/02 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails - Détails
• H01L 27/146 - Structures de capteurs d'images
• G01J 1/44 - Circuits électriques

Abrégé

A silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) device is provided with a SiPM matrix and a temperature compensation circuit fabricated on a substrate. The temperature compensation circuit can include a temperature sensor, a bias adjustment circuit and a current source. The current source can provide a current to the temperature sensor and the temperature sensor can provide a temperature dependent signal to the bias adjustment circuit. The bias adjustment circuit can adjust a bias voltage provided to the SiPM matrix in response to the signal from the temperature sensor in order to maintain a predefined overvoltage value at the SiPM matrix.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/24 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à semi-conducteurs
• H01L 31/024 - Dispositions pour le refroidissement, le chauffage, la ventilation ou la compensation de température
• H01L 27/144 - Dispositifs commandés par rayonnement
• H01L 31/02 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails - Détails
• H01L 31/028 - Matériaux inorganiques comprenant, à part les matériaux de dopage ou autres impuretés, uniquement des éléments du groupe IV de la classification périodique
• H01L 31/107 - Dispositifs sensibles au rayonnement infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolet caractérisés par une seule barrière de potentiel ou de surface la barrière de potentiel fonctionnant en régime d'avalanche, p.ex. photodiode à avalanche
• G01J 1/44 - Circuits électriques

Abrégé

A fiber optic directional sensor has a substantially hemispherical dome surface and a substantially flat surface. The sensor is formed from a plurality of optical fibers fused to one another, and each optical fiber extends from the dome surface to the flat surface. One end of each optical fiber is substantially perpendicular to the sensor's dome surface, and the opposite end of the fiber is substantially perpendicular to the sensor's flat surface such that an end face of the fiber is substantially tangent to the dome surface, and another end face of the fiber is substantially tangent to the flat surface. The sensor further includes an optical element which expands the field of view of the sensor and chromatically controls the incoming light. Using the sensor, light from projectiles, such as missiles, bullets, and other weaponry, can be detected, and the locations of the projectiles can be determined.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01S 3/781 - Radiogoniomètres pour déterminer la direction d'où proviennent des ondes infrasonores, sonores, ultrasonores ou électromagnétiques ou des émissions de particules sans caractéristiques de direction utilisant des ondes électromagnétiques autres que les ondes radio Détails
• G02B 6/32 - Moyens de couplage optique ayant des moyens de focalisation par lentilles
• G02B 6/42 - Couplage de guides de lumière avec des éléments opto-électroniques
• G02B 27/00 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques non prévus dans aucun des groupes ,
• G01S 3/782 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une déviation par rapport à une direction prédéterminée

Abrégé

A high-Q factor resonator includes a solenoid having an embedded capacitor assembled in a machinable high-frequency dielectric printed circuit board (“PCB”), or other substrate. The solenoid comprises a plurality of surface conductors positioned on upper and lower surfaces of the PCB. The solenoid further comprises a plurality of conductive vias extending through the PCB between the surface conductors, and at least two aligned vias are separated by a capacitive gap. A liquid crystal dielectric is embedded within the capacitive gap in order to control the capacitance. Accordingly, a tunable capacitive filter is achieved by changing the dielectric permittivity of the liquid crystal. In one example, a nematic liquid crystal is sealed in the capacitive gap and has its permittivity changed with a low frequency bias to tune the capacitor.

Classes IPC  ?

• H03H 7/01 - Réseaux à deux accès sélecteurs de fréquence
• H03J 5/18 - Positionnement assuré par un certain nombre d'organes de mise en position séparés actionnés par des électro-aimants
• H03H 3/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de réseaux d'impédance, de circuits résonnants, de résonateurs

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a method for the continuous production of low thermal conductivity endless filament yarns with a compact, homogeneous structural morphology. The presently disclosed methods utilize safe and recyclable ionic liquids (IL) to produce carbon fiber precursors from cellulose. The fibers are produced by the carbonization of cellulose carbon fiber precursors. The precursor fiber filaments have an increased tear resistance with simultaneously sufficient elongation, a round or crenulated cross-section, and homogeneous fiber morphology. The filament yarns exhibit performance characteristics similar to those produced from traditional viscous rayon. The resulting fibers are especially suited for aerospace applications in composite materials used at the limits of high temperatures, for instance in structures found in rocket nozzles or atmospheric reentry heat shields on spacecraft.

Classes IPC  ?

• D01D 1/02 - Préparation des solutions de filage
• D01D 1/10 - Filtration ou dégazage de la solution ou de la masse de filage
• D01D 5/06 - Méthodes de filage au mouillé
• D01D 10/06 - Lavage ou séchage
• D01D 10/02 - Traitement thermique
• B29C 37/00 - Éléments constitutifs, détails, accessoires ou opérations auxiliaires non couverts par le groupe ou

Abrégé

A system for eye movement and pupil size change matching for user authentication includes an ocular sensor that is configured to sense eyes of a user and collect data indicative of the user's eye movement and pupil size changes. When a user's eyes are detected, the logic analyzes data collected by the ocular sensor in order to determine whether the sensed data match data extracted from a template defined by the eye movement and pupil size changes of an authorized user. If so, the user is authenticated and is permitted to access at least one restricted resource. As an example, the user may be permitted to access an application or sensitive data stored on a computer system or to access a restricted area, such as a room of a building.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 21/32 - Authentification de l’utilisateur par données biométriques, p. ex. empreintes digitales, balayages de l’iris ou empreintes vocales

Abrégé

The present disclosure pertains to metal or dielectric nanostructures of the subwavelength scale within the grating lines of optical diffraction gratings. The nanostructures have surface plasmon resonances or non-plasmon optical resonances. A linear photodetector array is used to capture the resonance spectra from one of the diffraction orders. The combined nanostructure super-grating and photodetector array eliminates the use of external optical spectrometers for measuring surface plasmon or optical resonance frequency shift caused by the presence of chemical and biological agents. The nanostructure super-gratings can be used for building integrated surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectrometers. The nanostructures within the diffraction grating lines enhance Raman scattering signal light while the diffraction grating pattern of the nanostructures diffracts Raman scattering light to different directions of propagation according to their wavelengths. Therefore, the nanostructure super-gratings allows for the use of a photodetector array to capture the surface enhanced Raman scattering spectra.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/552 - Réflexion totale atténuée
• G01J 3/18 - Production du spectreMonochromateurs en utilisant des éléments diffractants, p. ex. réseaux
• G02B 5/18 - Grilles de diffraction
• G01N 21/65 - Diffusion de Raman
• G02B 5/00 - Éléments optiques autres que les lentilles

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for the chemical synthesis of micro-quantities of oligonucleotides or other chemical molecules. The system includes a reusable glass micro-reactor containing a paramagnetic solid support, a magnet, an electronic drive controller and an optical spectroscopy system capable of driving a plurality individual reactors. The system utilizes the electroosmotic movement of reactants through microfluidic channels. Spectrophotometric monitoring of the reaction products allows for the real-time determination of synthesis yield.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
• B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
• C07H 21/00 - Composés contenant au moins deux unités mononucléotide comportant chacune des groupes phosphate ou polyphosphate distincts liés aux radicaux saccharide des groupes nucléoside, p. ex. acides nucléiques

Abrégé

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to passive cooling systems and methods for electronics. An exemplary passive cooling system for electronics has a circuit package and dielectric liquid. The circuit package has a cover positioned over a circuit element coupled to a substrate. The cover is attached to the substrate and creates a water-tight seal around the circuit element. The circuit package further has a porous media. The dielectric liquid directly contacts the circuit element, and heat from the circuit element is transferred to the dielectric liquid. As the liquid reaches its boiling point, vapor from the liquid is passed through the porous media for further cooling.

Classes IPC  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications en vue de faciliter la réfrigération, l'aération ou le chauffage

Abrégé

A high-Q factor resonator comprises a solenoid having an embedded capacitor assembled in a machineable high-frequency dielectric printed circuit board (“PCB”), or other substrate. The solenoid comprises a plurality of surface conductors positioned on upper and lower surfaces of the PCB. The solenoid further comprises a plurality of conductive vias extending through the PCB between the surface conductors, and at least two aligned vias are separated by a capacitive gap. The device can therefore be described as a coupled circuit having a 1.5 or more turn inductor with an embedded capacitor along the length of the conductive path. Accordingly, a resonator having a high-Q factor is provided which is relatively inexpensive and easy to fabricate.

Classes IPC  ?

• H03H 7/01 - Réseaux à deux accès sélecteurs de fréquence

Abrégé

A system and method for automatically quantifying mobility of a person performing a mobility diagnostic procedure. In one exemplary embodiment, the system measures a posture change test procedure with integrated inertial, location, and navigation type sensors found in a mobile computing device worn by a patient during the posture change test procedure, such as a timed-up-and-go (TUG) procedure. The measurements captured during the posture change inform a health care provider about the mobility of a patient. For example, a determination about the likelihood of the patient experiencing a fall can be assessed from measurable parameters produced from the inertial, location, and navigation-type sensors.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/103 - Dispositifs de mesure pour le contrôle de la forme, du dessin, de la dimension ou du mouvement du corps ou de parties de celui-ci, à des fins de diagnostic
• A61B 5/117 - Identification des personnes
• A61B 5/11 - Mesure du mouvement du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci, p. ex. tremblement de la tête ou des mains ou mobilité d'un membre
• A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
• G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
• A61B 5/024 - Mesure du pouls ou des pulsations cardiaques

Abrégé

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to systems and methods for localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) sensing. A system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprises an optical fiber having a metallic dot array on a tip of the optical fiber, a light source coupled to the optical fiber via a light coupler, and a spectrometer coupled to the optical fiber via the coupler. The light source is configured to transmit light within a range of wavelengths along the optical fiber. When the light reaches the dot array, the light excites surface plasmons of the dot array and causes the surface plasmons of the dots to resonate. The dots are chemically functionalized to have a specific affinity for a particular substance, and the resonance frequency of the dots changes when the substance is present thereby changing an absorption peak of the light. The light is reflected back through the optical fiber to the spectrometer, and the spectrometer detects a parameter indicative of a change in the absorption peak. Presence of the particular substance is determined based upon the change in the absorption peak.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de moyens optiques, c.-à-d. en utilisant des ondes submillimétriques, de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette
• G01N 21/55 - Réflexion spéculaire

Abrégé

A camera concurrently produces an orthographic map and map spectral content. Illumination from an image passes through a phase modulator and the resulting rotating photo-flux phase is converted to an electrical signal by multiple adjacent sensors of detectors of array of detectors. The amount of unwanted illumination reaching the sensors is reduced by a set of baffles that shield and protect the transducers from unwanted out-of-field light and other light sources.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Caméras de télévision
• G01J 3/28 - Étude du spectre
• G01J 3/433 - Spectrométrie par modulationSpectrométrie par dérivation
• G01J 3/447 - Spectrométrie par polarisation
• G01J 3/02 - SpectrométrieSpectrophotométrieMonochromateursMesure de la couleur Parties constitutives
• G02B 26/08 - Dispositifs ou dispositions optiques pour la commande de la lumière utilisant des éléments optiques mobiles ou déformables pour commander la direction de la lumière
• G02B 27/00 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques non prévus dans aucun des groupes ,
• H04N 5/232 - Dispositifs pour la commande des caméras de télévision, p.ex. commande à distance
• H04N 5/349 - Extraction de données de pixels provenant d'un capteur d'images en agissant sur les circuits de balayage, p.ex. en modifiant le nombre de pixels ayant été échantillonnés ou à échantillonner pour accroître la résolution en déplaçant le capteur par rapport à la scène

Abrégé

A weather forecasting system has weather forecasting logic that receives raw image data from a satellite. The raw image data has values indicative of light and radiance data from the Earth as measured by the satellite, and the weather forecasting logic processes such data to identify cumulus clouds within the satellite images. For each identified cumulus cloud, the weather forecasting logic applies interest field tests to determine a score indicating the likelihood of the cumulus cloud forming precipitation and/or lightning in the future within a certain time period. Based on such scores, the weather forecasting logic predicts in which geographic regions the identified cumulus clouds will produce precipitation and/or lighting within during the time period. Such predictions may then be used to provide a weather map thereby providing users with a graphical illustration of the areas predicted to be affected by precipitation within the time period.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales

Abrégé

The present disclosure pertains to metal or dielectric nanostructures of the subwavelength scale within the grating lines of optical diffraction gratings. The nanostructures have surface plasmon resonances or non-plasmon optical resonances. A linear photodetector array is used to capture the resonance spectra from one of the diffraction orders. The combined nanostructure super-grating and photodetector array eliminates the use of external optical spectrometers for measuring surface plasmon or optical resonance frequency shift caused by the presence of chemical and biological agents. The nanostructure super-gratings can be used for building integrated surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) spectrometers. The nanostructures within the diffraction grating lines enhance Raman scattering signal light while the diffraction grating pattern of the nanostructures diffracts Raman scattering light to different directions of propagation according to their wavelengths. Therefore, the nanostructure super-gratings allows for the use of a photodetector array to capture the surface enhanced Raman scattering spectra.

Classes IPC  ?

• G02B 5/18 - Grilles de diffraction
• G01N 21/55 - Réflexion spéculaire
• G01N 21/552 - Réflexion totale atténuée
• G01N 21/65 - Diffusion de Raman

Abrégé

The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for drug compliance monitoring. A drug compliance monitoring system in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a portable drug containment unit, which has a drug container, such as a pill bottle, for holding prescription or non-prescription drugs. The drug containment unit also comprises at least one sensor and control logic. The sensor is configured to automatically sense a parameter indicating when a drug, such as one or more pills or an amount of liquid, has been or is about to be removed from the drug container. The system, based on the sensor, automatically estimates and tracks drug consumption and provides a patient with reminders when a dosage is currently due. If the patient deviates from an expected drug regime, the system automatically senses this event and provides a notification to the patient or caregiver. In addition, the system stores a usage history indicating the approximate time and amount of each sensed dosage.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08B 1/00 - Systèmes de signalisation caractérisés seulement par la forme de transmission du signal
• G08B 23/00 - Alarmes réagissant à des conditions indésirables ou anormales, non spécifiées
• G04F 8/00 - Appareils pour mesurer des intervalles de temps inconnus par des moyens électromécaniques