Abstract: An improved system and method are disclosed for improving functionality in software applications. In one example, the method includes a computing entity having a network interface, a processor, and a memory configured to store a plurality of instructions. The instructions include instructions for a superblock application having instructions for a function block included therein. The function block is configured to provide functions that are accessible to the superblock application via an application programming interface (API). The functions are provided within the superblock application itself and are accessible within the superblock application without switching context to another application on the computing entity.

Abstract: An ESD trigger circuit is provided for protecting a pass transistor coupled to an integrated circuit terminal. The integrated circuit terminal couples through a diode to a voltage node. In response to an electrostatic shock at the integrated circuit terminal, the diode conducts charge to the voltage node to pulse a voltage of the voltage node. The ESD trigger circuit responds to the pulse of the voltage by coupling the voltage node to a gate of the pass transistor.

Abstract: A system and method for managing a conference call using a selective transmission unit (STU) to manage multiple client devices participating in the conference call. In one example, the STU uses video transmission parameters and video reception parameters from each of the client devices to control which video streams are sent by the client devices to the STU. The STU then sends particular received video streams to each of the client devices based on the video reception parameters of the respective client device.

Abstract: Frequency-selective feedback circuits and methods for an amplifier (particularly LNAs) that improve power supply rejection in feedback circuits, reduce non-linearities caused by low-frequency noise coupled to the input of the LNA, and improve settling times of the quiescent bias-point of the LNA. Some embodiments allow multiple modes of operation to allow selection of gain versus linearity characteristics. One aspect of the present invention includes an input matching feedback circuit configured to be coupled between an input terminal of an amplification core and a feedback node in the output signal path of the amplification core, the input matching feedback circuit including a power supply rejection resistor configured to provide a low-impedance path to a reference potential for low-frequency noise.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided with a terminal that functions to pass a data signal during a high-speed data mode of operation and to pass an audio signal during an audio mode of operation. The integrated circuit includes an audio source that couples to the terminal through an audio pass transistor during the audio mode of operation. To maintain the audio pass transistor off during the high-speed data mode of operation, the integrated circuit includes a first transistor coupled between the terminal and a gate of the audio pass transistor. The first transistor conducts negative charge from the terminal to the gate of the audio pass transistor.

Abstract: A differential ESD circuit is provided for protecting a pair of differential terminals of an integrated circuit from electrostatic shock. A first diode couples between a first terminal in the pair of differential terminals and a first resistor that couples to a voltage node of the integrated circuit. Similarly, a second diode couples between a second terminal in the pair of differential terminals and a second resistor that couples to the voltage node of the integrated circuit. The first and second resistors isolate the first and second terminals from a capacitive loading that would otherwise exist from the first and second diodes.

Abstract: A retainer for retaining a pin with a section of a work machine. The retainer includes a body to be reversed between a first state and a second state to secure the pin with the section in each of the first state and the second state. The body defines a retaining portion and a securing portion. The securing portion is fixedly coupled to the retaining portion and defines through-holes. In the first state, the through-holes are aligned with apertures of the section for coupling the body to the section such that the retaining portion acquires first orientations relative to the section to engage the pin according to the first orientations. In the second state, the through-holes are aligned with the apertures for coupling the body to the section such that the retaining portion acquires second orientations relative to the section to engage the pin according to the second orientations.

Abstract: Masking a route by determining a first location of a first user, receiving destination data for the first user, generating a plurality of map segments according to the first location and the destination data, presenting a first map segment to a second user, determining a second location of the first user, and presenting a second map segment to the second user according to the second location.

Abstract: In one general embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes determining when two satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and having duplicate instances of data stored thereon will be within a predefined distance of one another. A third satellite is identified to store a replication copy of the instance of data for at least a duration that the two satellites will be within the predefined distance of one another. A copy of the instance of data is caused to be transmitted to the third satellite for storage thereon.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for altering an appearance of an electrochromic coating of a vehicle is provided. The method includes determining that a vehicle is a boundary area of a testing zone based on a determined location of the vehicle. The method also includes changing a base appearance of the electrochromic coating of the vehicle to an altered appearance based on the determination that the vehicle is in the boundary area.

Abstract: A method of generating virtual sensor data of a virtual single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) lidar sensor includes generating a two-dimensional (2D) lidar array having a plurality of cells. The method further includes interpolating image data from a virtual camera with the 2D lidar array to define auxiliary image data, generating a virtual ambient image based on a red-channel (R-channel) data of the auxiliary image data, identifying a plurality of virtual echoes of the virtual SPAD lidar sensor based on the R-channel data and a defined photon threshold, defining a virtual point cloud indicative of virtual photon measurements of the virtual SPAD lidar sensor based on the plurality of virtual echoes, and outputting data indicative of the virtual ambient image, the virtual photon measurements, the virtual point cloud, or a combination thereof, as the virtual sensor data of the virtual SPAD lidar sensor.

Abstract: An embodiment includes detecting query data associated with a query, where the query data comprises an active feature and a passive attribute used in a machine learning model, and where the machine learning model is trained to output a predicted result based at least in part on the active feature. The embodiment generates, using a first trained neural network, a digital image based at least in part on the passive attribute, and generates, from the machine learning model, outcome narrative data indicative of an explanation of the predicted result and based at least in part on the active feature. The embodiment then generates, using an image generator, a graphical explanation of the predicted result, the graphical explanation being based at least in part on the outcome narrative data and the digital image.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods and systems for power-efficient processing of neuromuscular signals. In one aspect, a method includes: (i) obtaining a first set of neuromuscular signals; (ii) after determining, using a low-power detector, that the first set of neuromuscular signals require further processing to confirm that a predetermined in-air hand gesture has been performed: (a) processing the first set of neuromuscular signals using a high-power detector; and (b) in accordance with a determination that the processing indicates that the predetermined in-air hand gesture did occur, registering an occurrence of the predetermined in-air hand gesture; (iii) receiving a second set of neuromuscular signals; and (iv) after determining, using the low-power detector and not using the high-power detector, that a different predetermined in-air hand gesture was performed, performing an action in response to the different predetermined in-air hand gesture.

Abstract: A subthreshold-based MOSFET temperature sensor is provided for generating a subthreshold leakage current that is proportional to a difference between a gate-to-source voltage of a first transistor and a gate-to-source voltage of a second transistor. The subthreshold leakage current is mirrored to a detector for a temperature determination.

Abstract: A method of generating a matrix to relate a plurality of controllable parameters of a chemical mechanical polishing system to a polishing rate profile includes polishing a test substrate. The test substrate is polished for a first period of time using baseline parameter values with a first parameter set to a first value, and the test substrate is polished for a second period of time using first modified parameter values with the first parameter set to a modified second value. A thickness of the test substrate is monitored during polishing, and a baseline polishing rate profile is determined for the first period of time and a first modified polishing rate profile is determined for the second period of time. The matrix is calculated based on the baseline parameter values, the first modified parameters, the baseline polishing rate profile and the first modified polishing rate profile.

Abstract: A network architecture may receive situational data. The network architecture may acquire participant data associated with a participant. The network architecture may accept object data associated with an object. The network architecture may generate likelihood of infectiousness of the object based on the participant data and the object data. The network architecture may display the likelihood of infectiousness to one or more users.

Abstract: A real-time drug injection time duration measurement system includes a sound transducer, a waveform shaping circuit operably coupled therewith, a pulse clamping circuit operably coupled with the waveform shaping circuit, and a timer operably coupled with the pulse clamping circuit. The sound transducer detects a first sound associated with drug delivery initiation and a second sound associated with drug delivery completion and is further converts the detected first and second sounds into a first electronic waveform and a second electronic waveform, respectively. The waveform shaping circuit converts the first and second waveforms into a first pulse and a second pulse, respectively. The pulse clamping circuit triggers upon receiving the first pulse and generate a regenerated pulse. The timer initiates upon receiving the regenerated pulse and stop upon receiving a subsequent regenerated pulse via the pulse clamping circuit.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for providing real-time assessment of worker fatigue using a learning-based model, the method comprising: receiving speech data from a worker in a work environment and contextual information regarding the worker and the work environment; identifying patterns in the received speech data and the contextual information that correspond to an onset of fatigue in the worker; determining a probability of an occurrence of the onset of fatigue based on the identified patterns in the received speech data and contextual information; and sending an alert and/or a report to a real-time dashboard of a display when the computed probability of an occurrence of the onset of fatigue is above a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Present disclosure related to a reinforcement member for a roof structure of a vehicle. The reinforcement member includes a first portion extending along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The first portion is defined with at least one protuberance. Further, a second portion is angularly connected to the first portion and extending in a substantially perpendicular direction to the first portion, wherein the second portion is defined with one or more indentation.

Abstract: Circuits and methods for suppression of negative transient voltage may be implemented in systems that combine high-speed data, audio, and charging at a plug. The circuits and methods for suppression of the negative transient voltage may include a first diode and transistor coupled in series between a pin and ground, where the transistor is controlled by an output of a voltage comparator that is also coupled to the first pin. A negative transient voltage event may cause the comparator to activate the transistor to sink a current through the diode.