Patents Assigned to Solutions
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Patent number: 11562053Abstract: A device may include a sensor window. The sensor window may include a substrate. The sensor window may include a set of layers disposed onto the substrate. The set of layers may include a first subset of layers of a first refractive index and a second set of layers of a second refractive index different from the first refractive index. The set of layers may be associated with a threshold transmissivity in a sensing spectral range, and may be configured to a particular color in a visible spectral range and associated with a threshold opacity in the visible spectral range. The device may include a spectral sensor device aligned to the sensor window and including at least one sensor element to receive light in the sensing spectral range and provide a plurality of sensing functionalities based on at least one measurement of the light in the sensing spectral range.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: VIAVI Solutions Inc.Inventors: William D. Houck, Markus Bilger
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Patent number: 11560697Abstract: A backwater flow detection device for detecting backwater flow between a building and a sewer conduit using air pressure detection in air pockets in the sewer conduit. The backwater flood detection device detects backwater flow events including backflow events from a sewer line as well as wastewater blockage events that can result in wastewater backflow into a building. The water detection sensor allows the homeowner or building manager to be warned when there is an issue with backwater flow in or near the building, and also with the backwater valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Backwater Solutions Canada Inc.Inventors: Payk Pourzynal, James Henderson, Yih-Shyang Tsai
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Patent number: 11563441Abstract: A clock product includes a time-to-digital converter responsive to an input clock signal, a reference clock signal, and a time-to-digital converter calibration signal. The time-to-digital converter includes a coarse time-to-digital converter and a fine time-to digital converter. The clock product includes a calibration circuit including a phase-locked loop. The calibration circuit is configured to generate the time-to-digital converter calibration signal. The clock product includes a controller configured to execute instructions that cause the phase-locked loop to generate an error signal for each possible value of a fine time code of a digital time code generated by the time-to-digital converter and to average the error signal over multiple clock cycles to generate an average error signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Adam Monk, Douglas F. Pastorello, Krishnan Balakrishnan, Raghunandan Kolar Ranganathan
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Patent number: 11560175Abstract: A blending steering control method includes estimating a handwheel pressure applied by an operator to a handwheel and receiving a handwheel torque input indicating a torque value applied by the operator to the handwheel. The method also includes receiving a target handwheel angle indicating a target handwheel angle of an electronic power steering system configured to control a corresponding vehicle along a defined path. The method also includes generating a scaled operator intent value based on the estimated handwheel pressure and the handwheel torque and generating an output torque value based on the target handwheel angle and scaled operator intent value. The method also includes selectively controlling vehicle trajectory based on the output torque value.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Steering Solutions IP Holding CorporationInventors: Eduardo Audino, Naji Kfoury
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Patent number: 11561166Abstract: A device may obtain a master beta coefficient of a master calibration model associated with a master instrument. The master beta coefficient may be at a grid of a target instrument. The device may perform constrained optimization of an objective function, in accordance with a set of constraints, in order to determine a pair of transferred beta coefficients. The constrained optimization may be performed based on an initial pair of transferred beta coefficients, the master beta coefficient, and spectra associated with a scouting set. The device may determine, based on the pair of transferred beta coefficients, a transferred beta coefficient. The device may determine a final transferred beta coefficient based on a set of transferred beta coefficients including the transferred beta coefficient. The final transferred beta coefficient may be associated with generating a transferred calibration model, corresponding to the master calibration model, for use by the target instrument.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: VIAVI Solutions Inc.Inventors: Lan Sun, Changmeng Hsiung
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Patent number: 11560576Abstract: The present disclosure relates to genetically engineered host cells and methods of producing a lipid-derived compound by employing such host cells. In particular embodiments, the host cell includes a first mutant gene encoding a cytoplasmic tRNA thiolation protein. Optionally, the host cell can include other mutant genes for decreasing fatty alcohol catabolism, decreasing re-importation of secreted fatty alcohol, or displaying other useful characteristics, as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Samuel Coradetti, John Michael Gladden, Di Liu, Gina Marie Geiselman
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Patent number: 11563697Abstract: A router includes a memory configured to store a plurality of label spaces for each label space type used in a communication system. The plurality of label spaces store labels that identify virtual links between nodes of the communication system. The router also includes a processor configured to allocate a plurality of label space identifiers to the plurality of label spaces and to route packets based on labels and label space identifiers included in the packets. The router further includes a transceiver configured to transmit or receive the packets including the labels and the label space identifiers.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks OyInventor: Pranjal Kumar Dutta
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Patent number: 11560821Abstract: A decomposition chamber for an aftertreatment system includes: a body comprising: an inlet configured to receive exhaust gas, an outlet configured to expel the exhaust gas, a thermal management chamber in fluid communication with the inlet, the thermal management chamber configured to receive an exhaust gas first portion from the inlet, an exhaust assist chamber in fluid communication with the inlet, the exhaust assist chamber configured to receive an exhaust gas second portion from the inlet, and a main flow chamber in fluid communication with the inlet, the main flow chamber configured to receive an exhaust gas third portion from the inlet, receive the exhaust gas first portion from the thermal management chamber, and receive the exhaust gas second portion from the exhaust assist chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.Inventors: Samuel Johnson, Ryan M. Johnson, Kartiki Jagtap, Enoch Nanduru, Mahendra Mittapalli, Udit Bhaveshkumar Shah, Suraj D. Khalate, Pradnya Chandrakant Joshi, Vinay Kumar Joshi, Vaidyanadan Sundaram
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Patent number: 11562632Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved packaging detection at self-checkout kiosks by identifying a given bag type for a bag selected at a self-checkout kiosk out of a plurality of bag types available from a bag dispenser associated with the self-checkout kiosk; identifying a weight range for the given bag type; in response to determining that the bag has been moved to a packing area of the self-checkout kiosk, comparing a first weight in the packing area from before the bag was moved to the packing area with a second weight in the packing area that includes the bag; and in response to a difference between the first weight and the second weight falling outside of the weight range, generating a loss prevention alert and pausing a transaction at the self-checkout kiosk.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings CorporationInventors: Paul Wilson, Tong Yu, Duane Miller, Timothy Crockett, Jose Figueroa, Craig Compton, Paul Kokkelenberg, Scott Graham, Suzanne Bleakley, John Hibbard, Charles Kurtz, Craig Turner, Edna Novido, Ashley Trimpey, D Williams, Sally Ierston
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Patent number: 11562712Abstract: A video reproduction device includes a calibration image generator configured to generate calibration images to be displayed by a display and a display device; a receiver configured to receive, from an image capturing device, a captured image in which the calibration image displayed by the display and the calibration image displayed by the display device are captured or information generated on the basis of the captured image; a corrected data calculator configured to calculate color-component-corrected data from a color component difference between the calibration image displayed by the display and the calibration image displayed by the display device; and a second video signal output configured to perform color correction on a video signal representing the same video as the video signal that is output to the display according to the corrected data obtained by the corrected data calculator and output a color-corrected video signal to the display device.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.Inventor: Ryoichi Araki
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Patent number: 11560279Abstract: A method comprises obtaining a training dataset, the training dataset comprising sheet passage interval information associated with conveyance of a plurality of sheets in a sheet conveyance path of a training sheet processing apparatus, at least a portion of the sheets of the plurality of sheets having a known sheet classification of a set of sheet classifications; obtaining sheet timing data associated with the classifying, the sheet timing data comprising sheet passage interval information associated with conveyance of a predetermined number of sheets in the sheet conveyance path of a deployed sheet processing apparatus; classifying, using a machine learning model and the training dataset and the sheet timing data, for each interval window of a plurality of different interval windows, a predetermined number of sheets in a sheet conveyance path of a deployed sheet processing apparatus as a particular classification of the set of sheet classifications; and adjusting, based on the classifying, one or more operType: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Kyocera Document Solutions Inc.Inventor: Yuka Matsukawa
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Patent number: 11559721Abstract: A cycling device used for exercise and/or rehabilitation includes a shaft for grasping by a user, a foot assembly coupled to the shaft and configured to be supported on a surface, and a pedal assembly coupled between the shaft and the foot assembly. The cycling device is intended to be used by a seated user.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: WhiteBoard Product SolutionsInventors: Louis Frederick Polk, Paul Michael Theisen
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Patent number: 11561487Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a release processing portion, a regulation processing portion, and a second restriction processing portion. The release processing portion releases regulation on removal of a developer storage portion when a storage amount of developer stored in an image forming portion is equal to or smaller than a second threshold smaller than a first threshold. The regulation processing portion regulates removal of the developer storage portion when the storage amount of the developer stored in the image forming portion is larger than the second threshold and removal of the developer storage portion has not been regulated. The second restriction processing portion imposes restriction on processing of the regulation processing portion when the regulation on the removal of the developer storage portion is released and a restriction condition is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventor: Masayuki Mochizuki
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Patent number: 11563423Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to an acoustic wave filter that includes acoustic wave resonators arranged to filter a radio frequency signal. The acoustic wave resonators include a first acoustic wave resonator. The acoustic wave filter includes a circuit element in parallel with the first acoustic wave resonator in a stage of the acoustic wave filter. The circuit element and the first acoustic wave resonator have different resonant frequencies. The circuit element can reduce an impact of bulk mode of the first acoustic wave resonator on insertion loss of the acoustic wave filter. The first acoustic wave resonator can be a surface acoustic wave resonator in certain embodiments. The circuit element can be a second acoustic wave resonator or a capacitor, for example.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Tomoya Komatsu, Satoru Ikeuchi, Stephane Richard Marie Wloczysiak
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Patent number: 11562057Abstract: In embodiments, a VDAX configured with an ecosystem security platform (ESP) and has a digital DNA assigned thereto that includes an eligibility object, a correlation object, and a differentiation object is disclosed. In embodiments, the ESP includes a DNA module configured to: manage and modify the DNA of the VDAX. The ESP also includes a link module that receives and decodes a link from a second VDAX that contains encoded GRI and decodes the encoded GRI based on the eligibility object and a modified correlation object. The ESP includes a sequence mapping module that maps a sequence from a first portion of a digital object to be provided to the second VDAX into a modified differentiation object modified using the GRI to obtain an engagement factor. The ESP includes a transformation module that generates a VBLS object by encoding a second portion of the digital object using the engagement factor.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Quantum Digital Solutions CorporationInventors: William C. Johnson, Gurgen Khachatryan, Karen Ispiryan
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Patent number: 11560969Abstract: A lock tab washer, a pipe hanger, and a method of assembling a pipe hanger are disclosed. The lock tab washer can comprise a washer body, the washer body defining a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the washer body defining a hole therethrough; an edge tab extending from the first side of the washer body, the edge tab define a first section and a second section, the second section bent relative to the first section; a nut tab extending from the second side of the washer body, the nut tab bent relative to the washer body; and a wing extending from the nut tab, the wing bent relative to the nut tab.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLCInventors: Jordan Cameron Belen, Matthew William McNamara, Jason F. Santos
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Patent number: 11561635Abstract: An integrated touch module and a touch display device are provided. The integrated touch module has a touch sensing structure formed on a polymer film. The polymer film, a liquid crystal phase retardation layer, and a linear polarizing layer constitute a circular polarizing element. The average reflectance of the circular polarizing element in the visible light range is less than 5%, and the standard deviation of the reflectance is less than 0.2%. The touch display device includes the integrated touch module.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: TPK Touch Solutions (Xiamen) Inc.Inventors: Ming-Chung Liu, Yi-Lung Yang, Ya-Chin Chang, Po-Yu Hsiao, Xue-Fen Wang, Sheng-Fa Liu, Wei-Chou Chen
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Patent number: 11560848Abstract: A method to attenuate noise associated with operation of a gas turbine engine during a fracturing operation may include connecting an inlet of a first elongated plenum to an exhaust duct of the gas turbine engine. The method further may include connecting a noise attenuator to a distal end of the first elongated plenum. The noise attenuator may include first and second silencer hoods. The method also may include pivoting the first and second silencer hoods from stowed positions to operative positions so that the second silencer hood in combination with the first silencer hood define a second elongated plenum positioned to receive exhaust gas via the first elongated plenum and the exhaust duct. The first elongated plenum and the second elongated plenum may increase an effective length of the exhaust duct and may reduce sound emission associated with operation of the gas turbine engine.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: BJ Energy Solutions, LLCInventors: Tony Yeung, Ricardo Rodriguez-Ramon, Heber Martinez-Barron
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Patent number: 11560326Abstract: A fluid treatment system is provided. A clarification reactor or chamber, configured for receiving an influent, is provided wherein separated water and separated solids may be formed from the influent while inside and/or outside the reactor. An influent inlet, positioned essentially at the top of the reactor, configured to allow the influent to enter the reactor is provided. A separated water outlet is provided, positioned essentially at the top of the reactor, that is configured to allow the separated water to exit the reactor. A solids discharge is also provided, positioned essentially at the bottom of the reactor, that is configured to allow the separated solids to exit the reactor. A downward angled baffle, positioned inside the reactor, is configured to deflect the separated solids towards the solids discharge.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Synergy Watercare Solutions Inc.Inventors: Ticia L. Heward, Michael E. Blair, Blaine S. Barbour, Duncan C. Hepburn
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Patent number: 11563205Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer electrode and a method of manufacturing the same, and more specifically to a multilayer electrode comprising an electrode collector; and two or more electrode active material layers which are sequentially coated on one surface or both surfaces of the electrode current collector, wherein the electrode active material layers each include a carbon-based material, a binder, and a silicon-based material, wherein in the mutually adjacent electrode active material layers based on the direction of formation of the electrode active material layers, the content of the carbon-based material and the content of the binder in the electrode active material layer located relatively close to the electrode collector are larger than the content of the carbon-based material and the content of the binder in the electrode active material layers located relatively far away from the electrode current collector.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.Inventor: Yejin Nam