Abstract: A control apparatus controls an agent apparatus functioning as a user interface of a request processing apparatus that acquires a request indicated by a voice of a user and performs a process corresponding to the request. The control apparatus includes a gaze point specifying section that specifies a gaze point of the user, and a state determining section that makes a determination to change a state of the agent apparatus from a standby state of processing an activation request for starting a response process via the agent to an activation state of processing a request other than the activation request via the agent, if the gaze point is positioned at (i) a portion of the agent used to transmit information to the user or (ii) a portion of an image output section that displays or projects an image of the agent.

Abstract: A control apparatus controls an agent apparatus functioning as a user interface of a request processing apparatus that acquires a request indicated by at least one of a voice and a gesture of a user and performs a process corresponding to the request. The control apparatus includes a gaze point specifying section specifying a gaze point of the user, and a face control section controlling an orientation of a face or line of sight of an agent used to transmit information to the user. The face control section controls the orientation of the face or line of sight of the agent such that the face or line of sight of the agent becomes oriented toward the user, if the gaze point is positioned at (i) a portion of the agent or (ii) a portion of an image output section that displays or projects an image of the agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for efficiently mapping neural networks to programmable logic devices (PLDs). In one implementation, a method for mapping a neural network to an FPGA may include receiving a data structure defining an architecture of the PLD; receiving a data structure defining an architecture of the neural network; partitioning the architecture of the PLD into a plurality of layers, each layer having a starting primitive adjacent to a first off-chip buffer and an ending primitive adjacent to a second off-chip buffer; mapping the architecture of the neural network onto one or more of the plurality of layers such that a data transfer size is at least locally minimized; scheduling the mapped architecture of the neural network for execution on the one or more of the plurality of layers; and outputting an execution sequence based on the scheduled and mapped architecture of the neural network.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for press-fitting a connector to a circuit board is provided. The apparatus has a universal press block fixedly connected to a machine press head. A bottom plate of the universal press block has multiple locating holes. A locating block is fixedly connected to the bottom plate. A press block is fixedly connected to the locating block at a predetermined position suitable for press-fitting the connector. The press block has a press block head, a press block body and a sensor provided between the head and the body. The press block head is movable to contact the connector to apply a pressing force to the connector. The sensor detects the pressing force and generates a signal indicative of the pressing force. The press block body receives the signal from the sensor and controls the movement of the press block head based on the signal.

Abstract: Technical solutions are described for testing a light emitting diode (LED) device. An example method includes driving, by a controller, a filter unit to filter a light from the LED device using a first filter. The method further includes, in response to a sensor not receiving a measurable signal because of the first filter, driving, by the controller, the filter unit to filter the light using a second filter. Further, in response to the sensor not receiving the measureable signal because of the second filter, the method includes outputting an indication that the LED device is rejected. Further, in response to the sensor receiving the measureable signal, the method includes outputting an indication that the LED device is of a color representative of the second filter.

Abstract: A processor receives solder paste information, where the solder paste information describes a solder paste used in assembly of a printed circuit board. A processor determines a minimum magnetic force required for removing the solder paste from the printed circuit board based on the solder paste information. A processor receives electromagnet information, where the electromagnet information describes an electromagnet used in cleaning of a misprint of the solder paste on the printed circuit board. A processor determines a minimum amount of power to provide the electromagnet to induce the minimum magnetic force in the electromagnet, where the determination of the amount of power is based on the electromagnet information and the minimum magnetic force. A processor adjusts an amount of power applied to the electromagnet to at least the determined minimum amount of power to clean the misprint of the solder paste from the printed circuit board.

Abstract: System and methods for solder void analysis with an optical inspection component are described, including a plurality of optical fibers longitudinally disposed through a glass tube such that ends of the optical fibers are exposed from corresponding ends of the glass tube. A solderable fill encompassing each of the optical fibers by filling spaces between each of the optical fibers and between the optical fibers and the glass tube such that the ends of the glass tube include the ends of the optical fibers surrounded by the solderable fill to form an interface around the optical fibers for soldering one of the ends of the glass tube to a solder pad.

Abstract: A personal identification apparatus includes a recording unit that records in advance feature information concerning an activity of at least one of a first person (person A) and a second person (person B or C) when the first person and the second person are together; an information acquiring unit that acquires identification information for identifying the other person; and an identification processing unit that identifies the other person as the second person, based on matching between the identification information and the feature information.

Abstract: An information providing device can appropriately select how to provide information from the outside depending on the number of occupants in a vehicle. The information providing device includes an individual recognition function that recognizes the occupant in the vehicle, and performs individual recognition in the vehicle before the information is provided to the vehicle occupant. The vehicle includes the information providing device. In an information providing method, the individual recognition in the vehicle is performed prior to providing the occupant in the vehicle with the information.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for press-fitting a connector to a circuit board is provided. The apparatus has a universal press block fixedly connected to a machine press head. A bottom plate of the universal press block has multiple locating holes. A locating block is fixedly connected to the bottom plate. A press block is fixedly connected to the locating block at a predetermined position suitable for press-fitting the connector. The press block has a press block head, a press block body and a sensor provided between the head and the body. The press block head is movable to contact the connector to apply a pressing force to the connector. The sensor detects the pressing force and generates a signal indicative of the pressing force. The press block body receives the signal from the sensor and controls the movement of the press block head based on the signal.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes assigning an auditor weight to each user of a plurality of users. A plurality of audit data is received from the plurality of users, where each audit data is associated with a respective user and includes a set of user ratings for an audit. Final ratings are generated for the audit, with a respective final rating for each item in the audit. Generating the final rating of a first item in the audit includes identifying, in the audit data, user ratings for the first item. The user ratings for the first item include a respective user rating of the first item from each user. Generating the final rating of a first item further includes calculating the final rating of the first item based on a weighted combination of the plurality of user ratings for the first item, according to the respective auditor weight of each user.

Abstract: In an approach to creating a press-fit force analysis, one or more computer processors retrieve a force press-fit data from a press-fit machine based on a press cycle. One or more computer processors calculate a deformation force of the press cycle based on the press-fit data and storing the deformation force. One or more computer processors create a predictive control model based on the deformation force and determine if a corrective action is required based on at least one of a raw material quality data, machine setting data, a completed lot quality data or the predictive control model. One or more computer processors determine if a corrective action is required and alert a downstream process to take the corrective action. One or more computer processors schedule a material kitting.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure introduce an offset-based representation for a computation graph of a neural network model. In this representation, the edges in the graph are implemented as offsets to the base address of the graph when the model is loaded into memory rather than pointers to address locations in memory. By replacing the pointer fields with offsets, the model in memory is no longer dependent on the allocation of memory. This overcomes the limitations of performance and/or power that is critical for comparing two models and copying a model to another memory location in latency sensitive applications and in mobile environments.

Abstract: Technical solutions are described for testing a light emitting diode (LED) device. An example method includes driving, by a controller, a filter unit to filter a light from the LED device using a first filter. The method further includes, in response to a sensor not receiving a measurable signal because of the first filter, driving, by the controller, the filter unit to filter the light using a second filter. Further, in response to the sensor not receiving the measureable signal because of the second filter, the method includes outputting an indication that the LED device is rejected. Further, in response to the sensor receiving the measureable signal, the method includes outputting an indication that the LED device is of a color representative of the second filter.

Abstract: A variable-speed magnetic coupling having a radially movable magnet, comprising a drive disc assembly (I), a driven disc assembly (II), and a speed adjusting device assembly (III). Relative rotation of a speed adjustment sleeve (15) with respect to a drive shaft (16) is achieved by means of contact and fitting of a cylindrical pin (20) with respect to a vertical recess on an inner wall of the drive shaft and to an inclined recess on an inner wall of the speed adjustment sleeve. The speed adjustment sleeve is connected to a circular slotted disc (18) by means of a screw. A permanent magnet (10) is attached to a permanent magnet bearer (9) and inserted into a rectangular through hole of a circular frame (13), and a radial movement of the permanent magnet is enabled by means of a cam and groove sliding block mechanism consisting of the circular slotted disc, the circular frame, the permanent magnet bearer, and the permanent magnet.

Abstract: A processor receives solder paste information, where the solder paste information describes a solder paste used in assembly of a printed circuit board. A processor determines a minimum magnetic force required for removing the solder paste from the printed circuit board based on the solder paste information. A processor receives electromagnet information, where the electromagnet information describes an electromagnet used in cleaning of a misprint of the solder paste on the printed circuit board. A processor determines a minimum amount of power to provide the electromagnet to induce the minimum magnetic force in the electromagnet, where the determination of the amount of power is based on the electromagnet information and the minimum magnetic force. A processor adjusts an amount of power applied to the electromagnet to at least the determined minimum amount of power to clean the misprint of the solder paste from the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A processor receives solder paste information, where the solder paste information describes a solder paste used in assembly of a printed circuit board. A processor determines a minimum magnetic force required for removing the solder paste from the printed circuit board based on the solder paste information. A processor receives electromagnet information, where the electromagnet information describes an electromagnet used in cleaning of a misprint of the solder paste on the printed circuit board. A processor determines a minimum amount of power to provide the electromagnet to induce the minimum magnetic force in the electromagnet, where the determination of the amount of power is based on the electromagnet information and the minimum magnetic force. A processor adjusts an amount of power applied to the electromagnet to at least the determined minimum amount of power to clean the misprint of the solder paste from the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for a battery, a method of preparing the sealing assembly and a lithium ion battery are provided. The sealing assembly for a battery comprises: a ceramic ring (3) having a receiving hole (31), a metal ring (4) fitted over the ceramic ring (3) for sealing an open end of the battery, and a column (2) formed in the receiving hole (31) which comprises a metal-metal composite (21), wherein the metal-metal composite (21) comprises: a metal porous body, and a metal material filled in pores of the metal porous body.

Abstract: In an approach to creating a press-fit force analysis, one or more computer processors retrieve a force press-fit data from a press-fit machine based on a press cycle. One or more computer processors calculate a deformation force of the press cycle based on the press-fit data and storing the deformation force. One or more computer processors create a predictive control model based on the deformation force and determine if a corrective action is required based on at least one of a raw material quality data, machine setting data, a completed lot quality data or the predictive control model. One or more computer processors determine if a corrective action is required and alert a downstream process to take the corrective action. One or more computer processors schedule a material kitting.

Abstract: In an approach to creating a press-fit force analysis, one or more computer processors retrieve a force press-fit data from a press-fit machine based on a press cycle. One or more computer processors calculate a deformation force of the press cycle based on the press-fit data and storing the deformation force. One or more computer processors create a predictive control model based on the deformation force and determine if a corrective action is required based on at least one of a raw material quality data, machine setting data, a completed lot quality data or the predictive control model. One or more computer processors determine if a corrective action is required and alert a downstream process to take the corrective action. One or more computer processors schedule a material kitting.