Patents Assigned to Solutions
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Patent number: 11574184Abstract: A system and method include training of an artificial neural network to generate an output data set, the training based on the plurality of sets of emission data acquired using a first imaging modality and respective ones of data sets acquired using a second imaging modality.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Michal Cachovan, Alexander Hans Vija
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Patent number: 11572454Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions, formulations, applications, and methods of making a fire resistant material. The fire resistant material is a transparent acrylic material that incorporates a primary polymer, nanostructured fillers, and crosslinkers. The nanostructured filler is polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) or a POSS derivative that has a cage like structure. The fire resistant material may also include various components such as brominated additives and phosphorous based synergists. The fire resistant material may be used for various applications including wall claddings and glazings.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Architectural Solutions IP, LLCInventors: Michael Owen Wells, Emily Faith Robbins
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Patent number: 11572740Abstract: The present invention relates to a downhole production casing string for insertion in a borehole in a reservoir, the downhole production casing string having a first end nearest a top of the borehole and a second end furthest away from the top, the downhole production casing string extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising at least one opening which during production allows hydrocarbon-containing fluid from the reservoir into the downhole production casing string, a plurality of casing parts having end sections and a base section between the end sections, the base section having an outer diameter, and at least one annular projecting element having an outer face and at least one helical groove arranged in or on the outer face and having an overall outer diameter which is larger than the outer diameter of the base section.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Welltec Oilfield Solutions AGInventors: Ricardo Reves Vasques, Satish Kumar, Line Bergmann
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Patent number: 11575804Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an activator, a command storage device and a controller. The activator activates a customer ID received by a UI, out of customer IDs stored in a customer ID storage device. The command storage device stores the activated customer ID in association with command information received by the UI. The controller changes a function setting of the image forming apparatus, according to the command information received from an external device, despite a security level being set to a high level, when function information included in the command information received from the external device via a communication device accords with the function information included in changeable command information stored in the command storage device.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventor: Tetsuya Nishino
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Patent number: 11573217Abstract: Detection and capture of toxic nitrogen oxides (NOx) is important for emissions control of exhaust gases and general public health. The low power sensor provides direct electrically detection of trace (0.5-5 ppm) NO2 at relatively low temperatures (50° C.) via changes in the electrical properties of nitrogen-oxide-capture active materials. For example, the high impedance of MOF-74 enables applications requiring a near-zero power sensor or dosimeter, such as for smart industrial systems and the internet of things, with 0.8 mg MOF-74 active material drawing <15 pW for a macroscale sensor 35 mm2 area.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Leo J. Small, Susan Elizabeth Henkelis, Stephen J. Percival, Tina M. Nenoff, Mara Elizabeth Schindelholz
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Patent number: 11574160Abstract: A non-contact communication medium according to one disclosed embodiment includes a memory unit, a power generation unit, a power monitoring unit, and a capacitance control unit. The power generation unit includes a resonant circuit and a rectification circuit, and generates electric power to be supplied to the memory unit. The resonant circuit includes an antenna coil and resonant capacitance unit having a variable capacitance value, and the rectification circuit rectifies a resonant output of the resonant circuit. The power monitoring unit includes a current adjustment element, a reference voltage generation source, and an operational amplifier. The operational amplifier controls the current adjustment element such that an output voltage of the rectification circuit is equal to a reference voltage from the reference voltage generation source. The capacitance control unit is configured to control the resonant capacitance unit on the basis of an output of the operational amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Sony Semiconductor Solutions CorporationInventors: Kazutoshi Ono, Toru Terashima, Hiroaki Fujita, Hiroaki Nakano, Hideo Maeda, Nobuhiko Shigyo
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Patent number: 11572758Abstract: The present invention relates to an annular barrier to be expanded in an annulus between a well tubular metal structure and an inside wall of a borehole downhole for providing zone isolation between a first zone and a second zone of the borehole, comprising a tubular metal part for mounting as part of the well tubular metal structure, an expandable metal sleeve surrounding the tubular metal part, each end of the expandable metal sleeve being connected with the tubular metal part, an expandable space between the expandable metal sleeve and the tubular metal part, and an expansion opening in the tubular metal part through which fluid enters in order to expand the expandable metal sleeve, wherein the annular barrier further comprises a pressure-intensifying unit. The invention also relates to a downhole system comprising a well tubular metal structure and an annular barrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Welltec Oilfield Solutions AGInventors: Jørgen Hallundbæk, Satish Kumar
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Patent number: 11575599Abstract: Various example embodiments for supporting multi-tier deterministic networking are presented. Various example embodiments for supporting multi-tier deterministic networking may be configured to support provisioning of deterministic flows in multi-tier deterministic networking. Various example embodiments for supporting multi-tier deterministic networking may be configured to support adaptive deterministic routing in multi-tier deterministic networks. Various example embodiments for supporting multi-tier deterministic networking may be configured to support score-based deterministic routing in multi-tier deterministic networks. Various example embodiments for supporting multi-tier deterministic networking may be configured to support adaptive deterministic routing and/or score-based deterministic routing in multi-tier deterministic networks based on analysis of a state representation for path and/or sub-path selection in multi-tier deterministic networks.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks OyInventors: Ejder Bastug, Bilgehan Erman, Bruce Cilli, Sameerkumar Sharma
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Patent number: 11573278Abstract: An MR measuring assembly (3) with an MR device (2) is provided, which has a main magnet (4) generating a stray magnetic field and a platform (1), having a side border (5), on which the MR device (2) is placed. The border (5) marks an iso-contour surface of the stray field at a specified magnetic field strength. The platform (1) therefore forms a natural barrier that prevents people or objects being exposed to magnetic field strengths that are too high. To this end provision is additionally made, in accordance with the invention, for a step (15) for the marking of an iso-contour surface of a stray magnetic field of an MR device (2) at a specified magnetic field to be used.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Neoscan Solutions GmbHInventors: Stefan Roll, Robert Odenbach
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Patent number: 11574194Abstract: A computing device includes one or more processors, random access memory (RAM), and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions for execution by the one or more processors. The computing device receives first data on which to train a neural network comprising at least one quantized layer and performs a set of training iterations to train weights for the neural network. Each training iteration of the set of training iterations includes stochastically writing values to the random access memory for a set of activations of the at least one quantized layer of the neural network using first write parameters corresponding to a first write error rate. The computing device stores trained values for the weights of the neural network. The trained neural network is configured to classify second data based on the stored values.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Integrated Silicon Solution, (Cayman) Inc.Inventor: Michail Tzoufras
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Patent number: 11574202Abstract: Roughly described, an evolutionary data mining system includes at least two processing units, each having a pool of candidate individuals in which each candidate individual has a fitness estimate and experience level. A first processing unit tests candidate individuals against training data, updates an individual's experience level, and assigns each candidate to one of multiple layers of the candidate pool based on the individual's experience level. Individuals within the same layer of the same pool compete with each other to remain candidates. The first processing unit selects a set of candidates to retain based on the relative novelty of their responses to the training data. The first processing unit reports successful individuals to the second processing unit, and receives individuals for further testing from the second processing unit. The second processing unit selects individuals to retain based on their fitness estimate.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. CorporationInventors: Hormoz Shahrzad, Babak Hodjat, Risto Miikkulainen
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Patent number: 11573110Abstract: A mobile fuel monitoring system (MMU) is disclosed. The fuel monitoring system may be skid mounted and is configured to monitor fuel transfers between a fuel source and a vessel, such as a ship. The disclosed MMU is a stand-alone, self-contained unit that can be easily moved from place to place. The MMU is configured to monitor and remotely report custody transfers of fuel performed at any location. Parameters of the fuel transfer operation, such as the amount of fuel transferred, the flow rate, the fuel density, and fuel temperature can be monitored and alarms may be issued if any of the parameters are out of specification. The parameter values may be transmitted to a remote location, for example, via a satellite link.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Nautical Control Solutions, LPInventors: Anthony George, Thomas Smith, Brian Doyle, Emerson Ornstein
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Patent number: 11571902Abstract: A recording head recovery system includes a recording head, a cleaning liquid tank for storing cleaning liquid, a cleaning liquid supplying path which connects together the cleaning liquid tank and the recording head, a liquid supply mechanism which is provided in the cleaning liquid supplying path, and a controller. The controller performs recording head recovery operation including cleaning liquid supplying operation for supplying the cleaning liquid from liquid supplying openings of the recording head, wiping operation for wiping an ink ejection face of the recording head while a wiper retains the cleaning liquid, and backflow operation for controlling the liquid supply mechanism to make the cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid supplying path to flow from the cleaning liquid supplying openings to the cleaning liquid tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventors: Masato Usui, Yasuko Takaori
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Patent number: 11576055Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, apparatuses and computer program products for network optimization in a wireless network. A method includes determining a plurality of communication performance metrics associated with a plurality of access points; determining, based on the plurality of communication performance metrics, a plurality of communication performance problems to be solved for the plurality of access points; determining, from a predetermined set of optimization strategies, an optimization strategy for an access point of the plurality of access points based on the plurality of communication performance problems; and causing the access point to apply the determined optimization strategy.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignees: Nokia Shanghai Bell Co., Ltd., Nokia Solutions and Networks OyInventors: Erma Perenda, Haris Gacanin
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Patent number: 11573404Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of optical lenses and provides a camera optical lens sequentially including, from an object side to an image side, first to sixth lenses. The camera optical lens satisfies following conditions: 3.00?(d1+d2)/d3?4.00; 1.50?(d9+d10)/d11?3.00; and ?5.00?R9/R11??4.60, where d1, d3, d9 and d11 denotes on-axis thicknesses of the first, second, fifth and sixth lenses, respectively; d2 denotes an on-axis distance from an image side surface of the first lens to an object side surface of the second lens; d10 denotes an on-axis distance from an image side surface of the fifth lens to an object side surface of the sixth lens; and R9 and R11 denote curvature radiuses of object side surfaces of the fifth and sixth lenses, respectively. The camera optical lens according to the present disclosure can achieve high optical performance while satisfying design requirements for ultra-thin, wide-angle lenses having large apertures.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: AAC Optics Solutions Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Koji Nitta, Lei Zhang, Yuanshan Cui
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Patent number: 11572774Abstract: Systems and methods to pump fracturing fluid into a wellhead may include a gas turbine engine including a compressor turbine shaft connected to a compressor, and a power turbine output shaft connected to a power turbine. The compressor turbine shaft and the power turbine output shaft may be rotatable at different rotational speeds. The systems may also include a transmission including a transmission input shaft connected to the power turbine output shaft and a transmission output shaft connected to a hydraulic fracturing pump. The systems may also include a fracturing unit controller configured to control one or more of the rotational speeds of the compressor turbine shaft, the power turbine output shaft, or the transmission output shaft based at least in part on target signals and fluid flow signals indicative of one or more of pressure or flow rate associated with fracturing fluid pumped into the wellhead.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: BJ Energy Solutions, LLCInventors: Tony Yeung, Ricardo Rodriguez-Ramon, Diankui Fu, Warren Zemlak, Caleb Barclay
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Publication number: 20230031164Abstract: A decoder includes circuitry configured to receive a bitstream; store a plurality of long-term reference frames in a reference list; retain a long-term reference frame in the reference list for a length of time based on a retention time; and decode at least a portion of video using the long-term reference frame retained in the reference list. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2021Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: OP Solutions, LLCInventors: Borivoje Furht, Hari Kalva, Velibor Adzic
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Publication number: 20230034962Abstract: A process for ammonia synthesis in a synthesis circuit may involve circulating a gas mixture comprising nitrogen, hydrogen, and ammonia with a conveying device (2) in the synthesis circuit, reacting nitrogen and hydrogen at least partly to ammonia in a converter, and cooling the gas mixture in a cooling device such that ammonia condenses out of the gas mixture. The disadvantages of adsorption drying and of absorption are avoided as hydrogen and nitrogen are introduced at mutually different sections into the synthesis circuit. The process may also involve introducing nitrogen in a flow direction upstream of the converter and/or directly into the converter in the synthesis circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicants: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Bernd KEIL, Bernd MIELKE, Karan BAGGA
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Publication number: 20230033352Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to a time-of-flight object detection circuitry configured to: obtain reflectivity data being indicative of reflectivity of a scene; determine the reflectivity of the scene; determine a region of an object in the scene based on the determined reflectivity; and generate time-of-flight image data based on the determined region of the object for detecting the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Sony Semiconductor Solutions CorporationInventors: Aliaksandr KAMOVICH, Vladimir ZLOKOLICA
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Patent number: D977619Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Reyad I. Sawafta, Byron Craig Owens