Patents Assigned to Solutions
  • PHOTORECEPTOR MODULE AND SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20240015416
    Abstract: A photoreceptor module (PR) includes a photoelectric conversion element (PD), a first amplifier circuit (110) and a second amplifier circuit (120). The first amplifier circuit (110) includes a first amplifier portion (112) and a first feedback portion (114), wherein an input of the first amplifier portion (112) and a cathode (C) of the photoelectric conversion element (PD) are electrically connected. The second amplifier circuit (120) includes a second amplifier portion (122) and a second feedback portion (124), wherein controlled path of the second feedback portion (124), a controlled path of the first feedback portion (114), and the photoelectric conversion element (PD) are electrically connected in series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Raphael BERNER, Massimo ZANNONI
  • TIME-OF-FLIGHT CIRCUITRY AND TIME-OF-FLIGHT METHOD
    Publication number: 20240012119
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to time-of-flight circuitry configured to: obtain an avalanche signal, which is representative of a light detection event; and process the avalanche signal on the basis of at least one alternating demodulation signal for correlating the avalanche signal with the light detection event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Maarten KUIJK, Daniel VAN NIEUWENHOVE
  • IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS FORMING IMAGE ON SHEET ACCORDING TO SHEET TYPE
    Publication number: 20240010451
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus for a first purpose forms an image on a sheet, according to a sheet type. The image forming apparatus for the first purpose includes a conversion device and an image forming device. The conversion device converts second information for defining the sheet type in association with another image forming apparatus for a second purpose different from the first purpose, into third information of a same format as the first information for defining the sheet type in association with the image forming apparatus for the first purpose. The image forming device forms an image on the sheet P according to the third information, when the sheet P, the sheet type of which has been defined by the second information, is designated. The first information and the third information each define the sheet type more detailedly than the second information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Daiki SONE, Hiroki TAKEHANA
  • Positive Electrode for Lithium Secondary Battery and Lithium Secondary Battery Comprising Same
    Publication number: 20240014400
    Abstract: Provided is a positive electrode for a lithium secondary battery and a lithium secondary battery including the same, wherein the positive electrode is manufactured by using a pre-dispersion containing a positive electrode additive represented by Chemical Formula 1 and a conductive material having a linear structure in a positive electrode mixture layer as an irreversible additive and, by adjusting the electrode sheet resistance to satisfy a specific range, it is possible to reduce the amount of oxygen gas generated during charging and discharging, as well as easily improve the charging and discharging efficiency of the lithium secondary battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gyeong Seop Lee, Sang Seung Oh, Hye Hyeon Kim, Chi Ho Jo, Tae Gu Yoo
  • A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DRIVING OPERATION OF AN AUTONOMOUSLY CONTROLLED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20240011797
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to method for controlling a driving operation of an autonomously controlled vehicle. In particular, a navigation system is controlled to autonomously operate the vehicle in a direction from a position of loss of location to a first upcoming stop position; and to controlling the vehicle to a stand-still operation when the vehicle arrives at the stop position for calibration of a sensor arranged to measure an angular velocity of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Volvo Autonomous Solutions AB
    Inventors: Thorsten HELFRICH, Mats Jonasson, Kristoffer TAGESSON
  • Apparatus and Method for Diagnosing State of Battery
    Publication number: 20240012058
    Abstract: An apparatus for diagnosing a state of a battery includes a processor and memory having programmed thereon instructions that, when executed, are configured to cause the processor to obtain a plurality of differential profiles representing a corresponding relationship between a differential capacity representing a change rate of a capacity of a battery with respect to a voltage of the battery and the voltage; determine a target peak located in a predetermined voltage section in each of the plurality of differential profiles; compare a plurality of voltages of a plurality of target peaks with a plurality of voltages of a reference peaks preset to correspond to each of the plurality of target peaks, and diagnose a state of the battery based on the voltage comparison result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventor: Bo-Mi Lim
  • Electrode for Secondary Battery, Secondary Battery Including the Same, and Method of Manufacturing Electrode
    Publication number: 20240014396
    Abstract: An electrode for secondary battery includes an electrode current collector; and an electrode layer positioned on the electrode current collector. The electrode layer includes an electrode composition in which an active material, a conductive material and a binder are dry-mixed, wherein an average diameter of the micropore formed in the conductive material is the same as or larger than an average particle size of the binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeonggil Kim, Taegon Kim, Myeongsoo Kim
  • Method of Manufacturing an Electrode Assembly and Manufacturing Apparatus Thereof
    Publication number: 20240014433
    Abstract: An electrode assembly is manufactured in which unit cells are wound with a separation film. Unit cells are mounted on an upper surface of the separation film to prepare an array body. One end of each of the unit cells where tabs of the unit cells are formed, another end of each of the unit cells, which are in the upper and lower portions of a direction parallel to a longitudinal direction of the separation film and parallel to a winding direction of the array body, and the separation film positioned at a corresponding location thereof. The heat-treated unit cells are wound with the separation film. An apparatus manufactures the electrode assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eunji Song, Ki Beom Park, Euiseob Song, Minha Yee, Zhenghua Li, Hyojoon Lee
  • PRESS ROLL APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20240011525
    Abstract: In a press roll apparatus, bearing portions rotatably support end portions on both sides of a pair of press roll portions, respectively. Each of the bearing portions includes a bearing body portion, a rolling bearing, and a pair of oil seal portions. The bearing body portion has an annular shape, and the press roll portion is inserted. The rolling bearing is positioned on the side of the press roll portion inserted into the bearing body portion as viewed from the bearing body portion, and rotatably supports the press roll portion. The rolling bearing is coated with lubricant. The oil seal portions are positioned on both sides in the first direction as viewed from the rolling bearing. The oil seal portions are connected to the bearing body portion. The oil seal portions are positioned so as to be spaced from the press roll portion inserted into the bearing body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicants: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Primearth EV Energy Co., Ltd., Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Taichi URAKAMI, Seiji ISHIZU, Kazutoshi IWATA, Masakazu UMEHARA, Shingo MORI, Naoya Kishimoto
  • Pouch Type Battery Case and Pouch Type Secondary Battery
    Publication number: 20240014472
    Abstract: A pouch-type battery case according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above objects includes: a first case and a second case, in which cup parts each of which is configured to accommodate an electrode assembly, in which electrodes and separators are stacked, therein is formed, respectively; and a bridge formed between the two cup parts, wherein the bridge has a thickness of 2 mm or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Se Young Oh, Jeong Min Ha, Geun Hee Kim, Hyun Beom Kim, Hyung Ho Kwon
  • Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solution Additive for Lithium Secondary Battery, and Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solution for Lithium Secondary Battery and Lithium Secondary Battery Which Include the Same
    Publication number: 20240014443
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound having a cyclic sulfur oxide structure, and a non-aqueous electrolyte solution additive, a non-aqueous electrolyte solution, and a lithium secondary battery which include the same, wherein the lithium secondary battery of the present invention may achieve improved effects in terms of high-temperature stability and gas generation while being able to achieve stable performance for a long time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicants: LG Chem, Ltd., LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Su Jeong Kim, Jeong Ae Yoon, Jung Min Lee, Mi Sook Lee, Won Kyun Lee, Duk Hun Jang, Chan Woo Noh, Chul Eun Yeom, Kyoung Hoon Kim, Chul Haeng Lee
  • MODULATION FORMATS IN OPTICAL NETWORKS
    Publication number: 20240015424
    Abstract: An optical line terminal (OLT) is configured to communicate with optical network units (ONUs) in a passive optical network. The downstream transmission from the OLT to the ONUs are organized in frames including segments, wherein a respective segment is modulated according to at least a first or second modulation format. The OLT is configured to: send, to an ONU, a request to estimate a channel quality based on at least one reference segment modulated according to the second modulation format, the ONU operating according to the first modulation format; receive, from the ONU, a response including an indication of the estimated channel quality; and decide to switch the segments in the downstream transmission assigned to the at least one ONU to the second modulation format based on the response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
    Inventors: Lefevre YANNICK, Verplaetse MICHIEL
  • Battery Pack and Device Including the Same
    Publication number: 20240014464
    Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery module including a plurality of battery cells, a pack frame that houses the battery module, a pack coolant pipe assembly that is connected to the battery module, and a pack coolant pipe housing that houses the pack coolant pipe assembly therein and includes a lower part configurable between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung Do Jang, Hyoungsuk Lee, Donghyun Kim, Juhwan Shin, Yongho Chun
  • Secondary Battery and Manufacturing Method Thereof
    Publication number: 20240014512
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a secondary battery includes: assembling an electrode assembly having a plurality of electrodes separated by at least one separator positioned between each of the electrodes; sealing the electrode assembly and an electrolyte solution in a battery case; and dissolving at least a portion of an adhesive into the electrolyte solution such that a mark from the adhesive is left on the separator. The step of assembling the electrode assembly includes adhering a first one of the plurality of electrodes to the at least one separator with the adhesive positioned between the first electrode and the separator. A secondary battery manufactured by such method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Seong Won Choi, Kyoung Won Kang, Su Taek Jung, Yong Jun Lee, Soon Kwan Kwon
  • A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DRIVING OPERATION OF AN AUTONOMOUSLY CONTROLLED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20240010238
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling a driving operation of an autonomously controlled vehicle, the vehicle comprising an angular velocity sensor for controlling the vehicle's lateral positioning along an operated road path during a loss of location situation, the method comprising: obtaining a signal indicative of a characteristics of a road path for operation of the vehicle determining an uncertainty parameter value of the angular velocity sensor for an upcoming position of the road path ahead of the vehicle; and controlling the vehicle to a stand-still operation at a stop position, prior to arrival at the upcoming position, along the road path for calibration of the angular velocity sensor when the uncertainty parameter value indicates an unacceptable uncertainty in lateral deviation of the vehicle at the upcoming position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Volvo Autonomous Solutions AB
    Inventors: Kristoffer TAGESSON, Thorsten HELFRICH, Mats JONASSON
  • PROGRAMMING CODE VULNERABILITY REMEDIATION
    Publication number: 20240012623
    Abstract: A code remediation system accesses a programming code including vulnerabilities such as potential secrets and remediates at least a subset of the potential secrets to generate modified programming code wherein the subset of potential secrets which are determined to be actual secrets are replaced with access mechanisms to storage locations on a vault wherein the actual secrets are secured. To identify the subset of potential secrets forming the actual secrets to be remediated, the code remediation system is configured to filter out false positives among the potential secrets and identify true positives. When an application executing the modified code encounters an access mechanism, it accesses the vault to retrieve the actual secrets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Accenture Global Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Malek BEN SALEM, Ganesh Devarajan, John Donovan Delmare, JR., Krishna Mohan Dasari, Mário Lauande Lacroix, Cristian Daniel Ariza, Mohnish Gahlot
  • RAPID AERIAL EXTRACTION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20240010311
    Abstract: A method for extracting a rescue subject from a surface position includes lowering a rescue pod having an enclosed compartment with a door from an aircraft, the rescue pod having a parachute and a control system, the rescue pod connected by a tether to a winch in the aircraft, controllably releasing the tether from the winch while maneuvering the aircraft into an orbit at altitude, diameter and airspeed, creating a gravity well in which the tether describes a spiral configuration with the pod descending along a vertical centerline, lowering the pod to the surface position, loading the rescue subject into the enclosed compartment, and lifting the rescue pod from the surface position by retrieving the tether with the winch or altering the path and speed of the aircraft, in a manner to gradually increase tension in the tether lifting the rescue pod from the ground point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Marinus Bernard Bosma, Charles David Solomon, Peter Forrest LeHew
  • SHEET FEEDER CAPABLE OF ACCOMMODATING AND FEEDING SHEETS
    Publication number: 20240010452
    Abstract: A sheet feeder includes: a sheet feed roller holding member that holds a pick-up roller capable of coming into contact with and away from a top surface of a sheet, supports the pick-up roller rotatably, and pivotally moves while urging the pick-up roller toward contact with the top surface of the sheet; a restricting member that restricts pivotal movement of the sheet feed roller holding member, resulting in restriction of movement of the pick-up roller toward the contact with the top surface of the sheet; and a restriction cancelling portion that is provided in a sheet feed cassette and abuts against the restricting member to apply to the restricting member a pressing force from the sheet feed cassette, thus cancelling the restriction of the restricting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: Akira ISHII
  • Battery Module, Battery Pack Including the Same and Manufacturing Method of the Same
    Publication number: 20240014526
    Abstract: A battery module according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells including electrode leads are stacked; and a sensing assembly for transmitting voltage information of the battery cell. The sensing assembly includes a connector, a connection member for connecting the connector and the electrode lead, and a joining member located at one end of the connection member and joined to the electrode lead. At least two of the electrode leads are bent and joined to form an electrode lead joint body, and the joining member is joined to the electrode lead joint body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Subin Park, Junyeob Seong, Won Kyoung Park
  • Cathode with Improved Structural Stability for Lithium Secondary Battery, Method for Manufacturing Same, and Lithium Secondary Battery Comprising Same
    Publication number: 20240014379
    Abstract: Provided is a positive electrode for a lithium secondary battery with improved structural stability, a manufacturing method thereof, and a lithium secondary battery including the same. When the positive electrode containing a positive electrode additive is manufactured, the conditions of first and second rolling operations are controlled so that there is an advantage in that structures and electrical properties of a first mixture layer and a second mixture layer can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gwang Yeon Kim, Sang Seung Oh, Hye Hyeon Kim, Chi Ho Jo