Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a voltage source device comprising: a voltage converter for generating a supply voltage at an output node of the voltage converter based on a feedback signal provided on a feedback line; at least one switch coupled between the output node of the voltage converter and an output terminal of the voltage source device; and at least one further switch configured to selectively couple the feedback line to: the output node of the voltage converter during a first regulation mode; and to the output terminal of the voltage source device during a second regulation mode.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for mounting and aligning video display panels in a video display wall formed of an array of video display panels are disclosed. Disclosed embodiments provide a simplified mounting arrangement with reduced tolerances and tolerance stack up, while also permitting simple removal of individual video display panels for repair or replacement without necessitating removal or movement of video display panels adjacent the panel to be removed.

Abstract: A wireless mobile device in a public communication network receives network-initiated signaling or messaging, while operating in a battery-conserving mode, or modes that, keep(s) minimal baseband processing functions awake. The baseband processing functions process incoming signaling or data in a received message to determine whether to act further on information in the incoming message by enabling additional processing capability in the mobile device. The mobile device may have permanent template criteria values, either coded in firmware or implemented in hardware, or temporary template criteria values, stored in RAM or processor registers, that are compared to values of an incoming message or datagram from the mobile network to determine whether to perform additional actions, such as awakening an application processor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for assembling instrument sets that include correct instruments with one or more verified states for different procedures. The system may receive a request for a particular instrument, and may determine instrument states defined for the particular instrument or a procedure involving the particular instrument. The system may scan a first instrument using one or more sensors, may verify that the first instrument matches a make, model, or type of the particular instrument based on the scanning data, and may classify the first instrument states with at least a threshold probability based on the scanning data matching characteristics from a probabilistic model. The system may control the distribution of the first instrument to a first destination or a second destination based on whether or not the first instrument states satisfy the instrument states defined for the particular instrument or the procedure.

Abstract: An open cell detection system includes a battery management system. The battery management system includes a control unit that transmits an open cell detection signal, to enable a balance unit for a first time period and to disable it for a second time period, and to enable an under-voltage comparison unit and an over-voltage comparison unit for a third time period. The under-voltage comparison unit compares a voltage with a first open cell threshold and outputs a first comparison result in the third time period. The over-voltage comparison unit compares a voltage with a second open cell threshold and outputs a second comparison result in the third time period. A judging unit determines whether a connection between a first battery unit and the battery management system is inoperative based on the first and second comparison results.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for forming a cavity that traverses a stack of layers including a bottom layer, a first portion of which locally presents an excess thickness, the method comprising a first step of non-selective etching and a second step of selective etching vertically in line with the first portion.

Abstract: A multidimensional exercise control system is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a control system of an exercise machine comprises a memory device storing instructions, a user interface for presenting a video game with an avatar, and a processing device operatively coupled to the memory device and the user interface. The processing device is configured to execute the instructions to receive sensor data from a sensor operatively coupled to an exercise machine, wherein the sensor data comprises one or more measurements; responsive to the one or more measurements, cause the avatar to change a position in the video game; compare the one or more measurements to a target threshold; determine whether the one or more measurement exceed the target threshold; and responsive to determining that the one or more measurements exceed the target threshold, cause the user interface to present a modification to the video game.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for producing negative air ions from a plant, comprising: —a power supply module; a voltage pulse module connectable to the power supply module, the power supply module being configured to provide a pre-determined input voltage VIN to the voltage pulse module for generating a negative voltage pulse, and to adjust a reflected voltage pulse from the voltage pulse module; and a stimulating probe connected to the voltage pulse module and configured to transmit the negative voltage pulse to a root portion of the plant. The present disclosure also relates to a power supply device for use with the apparatus for producing negative air ions from a plant.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable mediums for generating, by an artificial intelligence engine, an exercise plan for a user to perform. The method comprises receiving data pertaining to the user and generating user energy consumption metrics for a plurality of exercises. Each of the user energy consumption metrics is generated for a respective one of the plurality of exercises based at least on a metabolic equivalent of task (MET) value for the respective one of the plurality of exercises and user fitness test results. The method also includes generating the exercise plan based at least on the user energy consumption metrics and a user energy score. The exercise plan includes at least a subset of the plurality of exercises to be performed by the user to attempt to achieve the user energy score. The method further includes transmitting the exercise plan to a computing device.

Abstract: A method for generating an exercise session for a user using an exercise machine is disclosed herein. The method includes receiving a plurality of inputs, wherein the plurality of inputs comprise an indication of a level of pain of the user and a range of motion of a body part of the user. The method also includes determining, based on the plurality of inputs, an exercise level of the user, generating, using a machine learning model, the exercise session for the user by selecting, based on the exercise level of the user, one or more exercises to be performed by the user using an exercise machine, and causing initiation of the exercise session on the exercise machine and a virtual coach executed by a computing device associated with the exercise machine to provide instructions pertaining to the exercise session.

Abstract: A successive approximation analog-to-digital converter includes a digital-to-analog converter DAC configured to receive a digital signal. First conversion units of the DAC are configured to sample an analog signal via a first switch and provide a first level voltage. Each first conversion unit includes a first capacitor array and a first switch array controlled from the digital signal. A single second conversion unit of the DAC is configured to provide a second level voltage. The second conversion unit includes a second capacitor array and a second switch array. A comparator operates to compare each of the first level voltages to the second level voltage and to provide a comparison signal based on each comparison and actuation of a set of third switches. A control circuit closes the first switches simultaneously and closes the third switches successively for the conversion of each sampled analog signal.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided that includes a photodiode. The photodiode includes a semiconductor region coupled to a node of application of a first voltage, and at least one semiconductor wall. The at least one semiconductor wall extends along at least a height of the photodiode and partially surrounds the semiconductor region.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for generating an improved exercise plan for a user to perform using at least an exercise machine. The method includes receiving data pertaining to the user. The data includes a physical activity goal the user desires to achieve and the physical activity goal includes levels of attainment to achieve. The method includes generating, by an artificial intelligence engine, the improved exercise plan. The improved exercise plan includes a set of exercises to be performed by the user to achieve the levels of attainment associated with the physical activity goal. The artificial intelligence engine uses at least one data source configured to include information pertaining to one or more exercises and at least one of the levels of attainment associated with the physical activity goal. The method includes transmitting the improved exercise plan to a computing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved CD123 targeting polypeptides and compositions for adoptive T cell therapies for treating, preventing, or ameliorating at least one symptom of a cancer, infectious disease, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, and immunodeficiency, or condition associated therewith.

Abstract: A band-gap circuit for generating a bandgap reference signal includes a first bipolar transistor and a second bipolar transistor of a same type among PNP and NPN types. The first and second bipolar transistors are configured to generate a current varying proportionally with the temperature. A capacitor is connected between a base and an emitter of one or both of the first and second bipolar transistors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of making an electronic device comprising a first wafer including at least one trench and a second wafer, the second wafer being bonded, by hybrid bonding, to the first wafer, so as to form, at the level of the trench, at least one enclosed space, empty or gas-filled.

Abstract: A semiconductor device, and a manufacturing method thereof. The method includes: providing a semiconductor substrate provided with a body region, a gate dielectric layer, and a field oxide layer, formed on the semiconductor substrate; forming a gate polycrystalline, the gate polycrystalline covering the gate dielectric layer and the field oxide layer and exposing at least one portion of the field oxide layer; forming a drift region in the semiconductor substrate by ion implantation using a drift region masking layer as a mask, removing the exposed portion of the field oxide layer by further using the drift region masking layer as the mask to form a first field oxide self-aligned with the gate polycrystalline; forming a source region in the body region, and forming a drain region in the drift region; forming a second field oxide on the semiconductor substrate; and forming a second field plate on the second field oxide.

Abstract: A circuit includes a voltage comparator with an output, a first input and a second input, the first input being coupled to a first reference voltage terminal. An operational transconductance amplifier has an output coupled to the second input of the voltage comparator, an inverting input coupled to the output of the operational transconductance amplifier, and a non-inverting input coupled to a second reference voltage terminal. A filter capacitor is coupled in series between a power supply terminal and the second input of the voltage comparator.