Patents Examined by Richard Tan
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Patent number: 11817870Abstract: Oscillator circuitry is disclosed. The oscillator circuitry comprises a free-running oscillator for generating pulses at a frequency, and a frequency adjustment circuit for adaptively adjusting the frequency of the free-running oscillator. The frequency adjustment circuit comprises a counter configured to count a number of pulses generated by the free-running oscillator and logic configured to compare the number of pulses with an expected number of pulses (corresponding to a target frequency) to determine a difference value and to adjust the frequency of the free-running oscillator in dependence on the difference value. The frequency adjustment circuit is configured, in response to receiving a synchronisation pulse, to trigger an update of the number of pulses to be compared.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2019Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: RENESAS ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Volker Langer, Thomas Kattwinkel
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Patent number: 11811390Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a resonator device that includes a first interdigital transducer and a second interdigital transducer that is electrically connected to the first interdigital transducer. Both the first interdigital transducer and the second interdigital transducer are configured to resonate at a common frequency. At least one of an electrode width and an electrode pitch of the first interdigital transducer is different from the respective electrode width and/or electrode pitch of the second interdigital transducer such that spurious peaks of the resonator device are lower in amplitude as compared to spurious peaks of each of the first interdigital transducer and the second interdigital transducer.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore Pte. Ltd.Inventors: You Qian, Humberto Campanella Pineda, Rakesh Kumar
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Patent number: 11804994Abstract: Method of demodulation of M-CPFSK signal, includes receiving the M-CPFSK radio signal; moving it to zero frequency; sampling at no less than double a frequency of symbols; storing the samples with their amplitude and phase for at least L4 symbols; demodulating the sampled signal in three stages, wherein each stage includes iterating over symbol values within a block of symbols, of length is L1, L2 and then L3; in the first stage, N1 symbol sequences out of all possible symbol sequences are iterated over, at the second stage, N2 symbol sequences out of all possible symbol sequences are iterated over, and at the third stage, N3 symbol sequences out of all possible symbol sequences are iterated over, to obtain final symbol values; symbol values obtained at previous stage is used in a next stage to reduce a number of symbol sequences; and determining encoded bits based on final symbol values.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Victorovich Purto, Sergey Sayarovich Bogoutdinov, Andrey Vladimirovich Veitsel
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Patent number: 11794551Abstract: A method for optimizing power distribution amongst one or more electrical supply equipment stations at a power distribution site is provided. The method includes obtaining infrastructure data about the power distribution site, obtaining vehicle/transport climate control system data from one or more transport climate control systems and one or more vehicles demanding power from the one or more electrical supply equipment, and obtaining external data from an external source that can impact power demand from the one or more transport climate control systems. Each of the one or more transport climate control systems configured to provide climate control within a climate controlled space. The method also includes generating an optimized power distribution schedule based on the infrastructure data, the vehicle/transport climate control system data and the external data, and distributing power to the one or more transport climate control systems based on the optimized power distribution schedule.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: THERMO KING LLCInventors: Ryan Wayne Schumacher, Matthew Srnec, Philip Lewis Lavrich, Wallace Stephen Hubbard, Matthias Gorski, Eckardt Augenstein
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Patent number: 11799314Abstract: A method for adjusting a release voltage of a power system. The power converter has a power input terminal for receiving a bus voltage, a first resistor coupled between the power input terminal and a sense terminal, a second resistor coupled between the sense terminal and a reference ground, and a bi-directional converter having a first terminal coupled to the power input terminal. The bi-directional converter converts the bus voltage received at the first terminal to a first voltage at a second terminal or converts the first voltage to the release voltage at the first terminal. The method is adjusting the release voltage by changing the ratio of the first resistor to the second resistor.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Chengdu Monolithic Power Systems, Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yong Zhou
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Patent number: 11784493Abstract: A method and a device for primary frequency modulation in new energy power generation are provided. An inverter performs a first power adjustment according to a p-f droop curve before receiving a power adjustment instruction sent by the power station controller, and performs a second power adjustment in response to the power adjustment instruction. Since the inverter performs the first power adjustment before responding to the power adjustment instruction sent by the power station controller, the response of the primary frequency modulation is speeded up, so that rapid control for the new energy generation power is achieved, thereby ensuring stable operation of a power grid for new energy power generation.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tao Jiang, Nianan Pan, Chao Liu, Wei Sun, Xianli Zhang
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Method and system for switching from grid-connected to grid-disconnected and power conversion system
Patent number: 11784490Abstract: A method and a system for switching from grid-connected to grid-disconnected, and a power conversion system are provided. The method includes determining whether a power grid is abnormal based on a power grid parameter obtained when a PCS is grid-connected and operates in a current source mode, turning off a switching cabinet if the power grid is abnormal, switching from a current source mode to a voltage source mode, sending a command to instruct a grid-connected/grid-disconnected switch to switch from a grid-connected loop to a grid-disconnected loop, controlling an output parameter to smoothly transit from an abnormal parameter value recorded when the power grid is abnormal to a rated parameter value, and supplying power to a load according to the rated parameter value. In this way, seamless switching from grid-connected to grid-disconnected can be achieved, thereby ensuring stability of power supply.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignees: KEHUA HENGSHENG CO., LTD., ZHANGZHOU KEHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Haisen Chen, Chunbao Zeng, Baoshuai Jiao, Binbin Lin, Xi Chen -
Patent number: 11777338Abstract: An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) including an input configured to receive input AC power having an input AC voltage, a backup power input configured to be coupled to a backup power source and to provide DC power to the backup power source for charging, a positive DC bus and a negative DC bus, the positive and negative DC busses being galvanically coupled to the backup power input, and a converter coupled to the input, the backup power input, and the positive and negative DC busses, the converter including a first inductor, a second inductor, a first converter switch configured to couple the first inductor to a neutral connection, a second converter switch configured to couple the second inductor to the positive DC bus, and a third converter switch configured to couple the second inductor to the negative DC bus, wherein the UPS is voltage-frequency independent.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Sreenadh Peramsetty, Pavan Kumar Gudipalli
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Patent number: 11752959Abstract: An on-board control apparatus includes: a controller connected to a controlled device mounted in a vehicle via a signal line and configured to control the operation of the corresponding controlled device; and a power source box connected to a power source mounted in the vehicle via a power line, that is connected to the controlled device mounted in the vehicle via a power line, and configured to switch between supply and non-supply of power from the power source to the controlled device, wherein the power source box includes; a switch disposed in a power supply path from the power source to the controlled device; a reception unit configured to receive an input of the switching command; and a switching control unit configured to switch between conduction and interruption of the switch in response to the switching command received by the reception unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Tomohiro Mizutani, Tsuyoshi Kontani
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Patent number: 11749992Abstract: A distribution feeder of an electricity grid comprises a substation and a plurality of nodes with at least one controllable reactive power resource. A method is provided for locally controlling delivery of electrical power along the distribution feeder, wherein for a feeder segment in the distribution feeder the method comprises: obtaining an actual voltage magnitude at an upstream node and at a downstream node of the feeder segment, and a real power value at the upstream node; setting a target voltage phasor at the downstream node as a value when a power flow across the feeder segment is maintained, and when equal reactive power is injected at the upstream and downstream nodes that consumes all the reactive power in the feeder segment; and adjusting operation of the at least one controllable reactive power resource so that the actual voltage magnitude at the downstream node moves towards a target voltage magnitude of the target voltage phasor.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Power Management Holdings (U.S.), Inc.Inventors: Malcolm S. Metcalfe, Severin Nowak
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Patent number: 11749993Abstract: A power converter system including an input configured to receive input AC power from an input power source, the input power source having a peak voltage limit, at least one output configured to provide output power to at least one load, a charger coupled to the input and configured to convert the input AC power into first DC power, a DC bus configured to receive the first DC power, at least one power converter configured to convert DC power from the DC bus into the output power, and an auxiliary power source coupled to the DC bus and configured to provide second DC power to the DC bus to supplement the first DC power provided by the charger in response to a voltage demand of the at least one load exceeding the peak voltage limit of the input power source.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATIONInventors: Eyob Demissie, Kaushal J. Patel, Kenneth A. Colby, Jr., Steven Allen Diggins
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Patent number: 11749975Abstract: A power distribution box apparatus and method for implementing a priority disconnect scheme and a network communication bridge at a worksite, where the power distribution box distributes temporary power. The power distribution box includes a housing portion and a base portion elevating the housing portion off of the ground or another surface. The power distribution box includes a communication module having a network connecting module operable to connect to an external communication network (e.g., the Internet), and a wireless network module operable to wirelessly communicate with an external device (e.g., a smart phone) to, thereby, connect the external device to the external communication network. The power distribution box may also include a priority disconnect module to selectively disconnect AC output receptacles in response to over-current situations based on a priority level associated with each receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: Wade F. Burch
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Patent number: 11733543Abstract: Disclosed herein is a smart wearable lens mounted with an all-solid-state thin film secondary battery including a flexible substrate, a cathode current collector, a cathode, a solid electrolyte, an anode, and an anode current collector. The smart wearable lens mounted with the all-solid-state thin film secondary battery may be stably and continuously supplied with power and has a low self-discharge rate. In addition, the smart wearable lens may minimize aversion when humans are wearing the smart wearable lens and be suitably used for a curved lens, especially a micro-lens such as a contact lens.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Ji-Won Choi, Yong-Won Song, Hyunjung Yi, Jin Sang Kim, Chong Yun Kang, Seong Keun Kim, Seung Hyub Baek, Sang Tae Kim, Hyun Seok Lee
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Patent number: 11736089Abstract: A quartz crystal resonator unit includes a quartz crystal resonator that includes a quartz crystal blank. A pair of excitation electrodes are disposed on opposed main surfaces of the quartz crystal blank so as to face each other. A pair of connection electrodes are electrically connected to respective ones of the pair of excitation electrodes. A base member has a surface on which the quartz crystal resonator is mounted. A lid member is joined to the surface of the base member via a joining member. The quartz crystal resonator is accommodated in an inner space defined by the lid member and the base member on the surface of the base member. Parts of the joining member that cover protruding portions are in contact with a side wall of the lid member so as to restrain movement of the lid member when seen in a plan view in a direction normal to the surface of the base member.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroshi Ibaragi, Hiroaki Kaida
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Patent number: 11725408Abstract: A hybrid solar load controller. The controller determines values to carry out what is referred to herein as “best effort” pumping during sun hours, understand its progress, and then “finish the job” with AC power after sun hours have concluded, while taking fullest advantage of pump affinity when on paid-power pump. In embodiments, the pump can be a water pump for a pool, and a goal can be set as a total volumetric goal. The goal can also be a fill level for a container.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventor: John Williams
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Patent number: 11722002Abstract: An electronic device and a method for management of power supply in enclosed space is provided. The electronic device determines first information indicating a disruption in a main power supply of a first enclosed space. The electronic device determines second information which indicates a power consumption of one or more electrical appliances in the first enclosed space based on the determined first information. The electronic device further determines third information associated with one or more secondary power supplies in the first enclosed space. The electronic device further applies a trained ML model on the determined first information, the second information, and the third information and determines scheduling information based on the application of the ML model. The electronic device further controls the one or more secondary power supplies to power the one or more electrical appliances, based on the determined scheduling information.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Boris Hernan Polania Castro
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Patent number: 11722112Abstract: A manufacturing method for an electronic component that includes a providing a base member on a first main surface of a first board, sandwiching the base member and a joining member paste between the first main surface of the first board and a transfer main surface of a transfer board, forming a joining member joined with the base member while the joining member paste is sandwiched by the first board and the transfer board, and peeling off the transfer board from the joining member joined with the base member.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Shinsuke Kawamori, Masao Gamo
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Patent number: 11718761Abstract: Some variations provide an atomic vapor-cell system comprising: a vapor-cell region configured with vapor-cell walls for containing an atomic vapor; and a coating disposed on at least some interior surfaces of the walls, wherein the coating comprises magnesium oxide, a rare earth metal oxide, or a combination thereof. The atomic vapor-cell system may be configured to allow at least one optical path through the vapor-cell region. In some embodiments, the coating comprises or consists essentially of magnesium oxide and/or a rare earth metal oxide. When the coating contains a rare earth metal oxide, it may be a lanthanoid oxide, such as lanthanum oxide. The atomic vapor-cell system preferably further comprises a device to adjust vapor pressure of the atomic vapor within the vapor-cell region. Preferably, the device is a solid-state electrochemical device configured to convey the atomic vapor into or out of the vapor-cell region.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Christopher S. Roper, Adam F. Gross
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Patent number: 11713134Abstract: Disclosed is a direct current power supply. The direct current power supply includes a voltage output defining a voltage rail and a ground. The direct current power supply includes a holdup capacitor operable to conduct with the voltage output. The direct current power supply includes a redundant power supply connected in series with the holdup capacitor between the voltage rail and the ground of the voltage output to provide the voltage output. The direct current power supply includes a first switch disposed between the holdup capacitor and the redundant power supply operable to create a conductive path between the holdup capacitor and the redundant power supply.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventor: Rajkumar Sengodan
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Patent number: 11715954Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a non-transitory computer readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied therein that, when executed by a circuit of a power system, causes the power system to perform functions to activate and deactivate routes.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Cummins Power Generation Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Aufderhar, Paul R. Dahlen, Dennis G. McDonald