Abstract: An electronic system is disclosed. The electronic system is electrically connected to an alternative current (AC) power and includes a switch and a parallel power conversion device. The parallel power conversion device includes a first power conversion module, a second power conversion module, and a driver. The first power conversion module is electrically connected to the AC power source and the switch, the second power conversion module is electrically connected to the AC power source, and the driver is electrically connected to the second power conversion module. When a current outputted from the first power conversion module is smaller than a specific vale, the driver makes the second power conversion module operate in a sleep mode to stop outputting current and to reduce level of outputting voltage.

Abstract: A converter for use in a distributed power system for stepping up or down a voltage of a power source connected thereto includes a step up/down circuit that receives the voltage, steps up or steps down the voltage from the power source, and then outputs the stepped up/down voltage; and a control circuit that detects the voltage from the power source and transmits a control signal for stepping up or stepping down the voltage to the step up/down circuit. The control circuit transmits an identification signal that identifies the converter and is configured to receive an identification signal from another converter when the other converter is connected to the converter.

Abstract: An electric power receiving device has an electric power receiving unit that contactlessly receives electric power from an electric power transmission device, and the power receiving unit includes a first node, a second node, and a capacitor, a coil, a capacitor, a coil, and a capacitor, which are sequentially connected in series, between the first node and the second node.

Abstract: An electric power system includes a relay which is switched between an on state in which charging/discharging of a battery is permitted and an off state in which charging/discharging of the battery is inhibited, and an electronic control unit which controls switching of the relay between an on state and an off state based on a command from an electronic control unit. When a command for switching the relay from the on state to the off state is given from the electronic control unit to the electronic control unit, in a case where an abnormality occurs in the electronic control unit or in a case where an abnormality occurs in communication between the electronic control unit and the electronic control unit, the electronic control unit switches the relay to the off state.

Abstract: A power distribution system in which a power source is configured to supply an amount of high-frequency input power to a centralized frequency converter unit. The centralized frequency converter unit is configured to convert the high-frequency input power into low-frequency converted power. Passenger Electronic Device Controllers receive the converted power and distribute it to outlet units. Power management functions may be integrated with the distribution system. For instance, the centralized frequency converter unit can cause to be disabled unused outlet units when the power drawn by the used outlet units exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A battery backup unit for supplying electrical energy in response to a power event affecting an ability of a power supply unit to deliver electrical energy may be configured to, in response to the power event, generate a regulated output voltage having a first voltage magnitude for a first period of time to limit power generated by the battery backup unit to a first power magnitude during the first period of time, and after the first period of time, generate the output voltage having a second voltage magnitude lesser than the first voltage magnitude for a second period of time to limit power generated by the battery backup unit to a second power magnitude lesser than the first power magnitude, wherein the second power magnitude is a function of a continuous maximum power supported by the battery backup unit based on characteristics of the battery backup unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for presentation of display device notifications. The notifications are visually appealing, employing a common theme and user interface. The notifications are less-intrusive, such that the user experience is improved. The notifications can provide additional information, function as links to destinations, and give the user multiple options, from which the user can make a selection. Actions taken by a user can be controlled and monitored to optimize user interaction with the notifications. By providing display device notifications to a user, the user is able to process important information on a display device in an improved way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing tackle box that has been outfitted with LED (light Emitting Diodes) lighting the trays and main storage areas of the box. The LEDs in the box are powered by a rechargeable battery charged by at least two solar panels, and are positioned to provide power regardless of the box being opened or closed. The battery and solar panels also provide power to a USB connector mounted on the external wall of the box to allow charging of a smartphone or audio device. Also, the box has stereo or two speakers driven by wireless (Bluetooth) wired audio inputs to the box. AC or mains input is located on an external wall of the box for an additional charging source.

Abstract: A power transmission system that can prevent a plunge in power transmission efficiency even when there is a positional shift of a power reception antenna with respect to a power transmission antenna. A power transmission system includes: a power transmission antenna that includes a wound power transmission coil that is placed on the ground; a power reception antenna that is disposed in such a way as to face the power transmission antenna, includes a wound power reception coil, and receives electric energy from the power transmission antenna via an electromagnetic field, wherein an area of a first projection plane that is formed by the power transmission coil in a vertical direction with respect to a horizontal plane is larger than an area of a second projection plane that is formed by the power reception coil in the vertical direction with respect to the horizontal plane.

Abstract: An example information search method includes: obtaining a plurality of paths on a screen of a mobile terminal generated by sliding two or more fingers on the screen, in which one finger corresponds to one path; determining whether the plurality of paths is consistent; if the determining result is positive, generating a search interface calling signal; and displaying a search interface based on the search interface calling signal. Thus, the techniques of the present disclosure enhance information search efficiency.

Abstract: Provided is a mobile terminal including: a touch screen; a controller that identifies a type of touch object with which a touch input is applied to the touch screen, and provides a touch input method that differs according to a type of the identified touch object, in which the controller identifies the touch object based on at least one among strength of a signal that is detected on the touch screen when the touch input is applied and on a distributed state of regions on which the signal is detected.

Abstract: A switch control device includes a switch device and a control device. The switch device includes first and second input terminals, an output terminal, a processor, and a plurality of delays. The processor is configured to detect period of an input voltage from the first input terminal, and to determine whether the input voltage is normal. A delay time can be computed by the processor, according to the period of the input voltage and a release time of the each delay. If the input voltage from the first input terminal is abnormal, the processor detects a zero voltage crossing signal or a peak of voltage signal, and delays the zero voltage crossover signal or the peak of voltage signal for a delay time, to control the delays coupled to the first input terminal to turn on.

Abstract: An electric power conversion system includes: a first battery; a second battery; an electric power converter including a plurality of switching elements, and configured to bidirectionally step up or step down electric power between an output line and each the first and second batteries in accordance with PWM signals; and a controller configured to control first and second step-up and step-down circuits by generating first and second PWM signals. The first and second step-up and step-down circuits are established between each first and second batteries and the output line. The first and second PWM signals are signals for controlling step-up and step-down operation of each first and second step-up and step-down circuit. The controller is configured to, when coupling on-duty periods of both the first and second PWM signals with each other, execute an overlap phase shift that partially overlaps the on-duty periods of the first and second PWM signals.

Abstract: According to a general aspect, a method can include receiving a request, triggered via a consumer account, to access, using a social media application, a plurality of sharer content. The sharer content can be associated with a sharer account using the social media application. The method can include retrieving, in response to the request, a consumer value and a relationship value. The consumer value can represent an interaction with the social media application via the consumer account and the relationship value can characterize a relationship between a consumer identifier of the consumer account and a sharer identifier of the sharer account. The method can include selecting a subset of sharer content from the plurality of sharer content based on a combination of the consumer value and the relationship value, and can include defining a portion of a presentation customized for the consumer account using the selected subset of sharer content.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing copy/paste support for web conference content. Methods and systems allow copy/paste operations in web conference sessions with multimedia content based on data extracted from conference content transmitted during the web conference. The web conference can connect clients for live sharing of documents, audio, video, applications such as web applications, and web pages. In one embodiment, a conference application can receive content from a first client participating in the web conference. The conference application can extract data items from the content. The conference application can store the extracted data items. The conference application can also receive, from a second client participating in the web conference, a selection of a portion of the conference content.

Abstract: A solar power generation system includes a plurality of solar cell groups, a plurality of chopper units each of which corresponds to one of the plurality of solar cell groups and raises a DC voltage obtained from the corresponding solar cell group. Each of the plurality of chopper units includes a first operating point control unit that respectively controls an output current of the corresponding chopper unit to optimize an operating point of each of the plurality of solar cell groups so as to obtain maximum power from the respective solar cell groups, and an inverter, which receives the DC voltage obtained from the plurality of chopper units and outputs AC power. The inverter includes a second operating point control unit that controls the DC voltage obtained from the plurality of chopper units to optimize the operating point of each of the plurality of solar cell groups.

Abstract: A storage battery equipment includes a converter, a system interconnection inverter, and a controller. The converter extracts direct current power from a storage battery, then converts a voltage of the direct current power and outputs the direct current power. The system interconnection inverter converts the direct current power outputted from the converter into an alternating current power. The controller controls the system interconnection inverter such that an amount of power output from the system interconnection inverter to a load matches a preset target discharge amount.

Abstract: An electric circuit is provided with a single jack for connection to either a first remote powered device via a first plug or a second remote unpowered device via a second plug. A power requirement detection circuit is provided for generating a control signal representing whether the connected plug is the first plug or the second plug. A normally deactivated switch is connected between the power source and the jack and is operable to supply power to the jack when activated. A switch activation circuit is responsive to the control signal for actuating the switch when the first plug is connected.

Abstract: Methods are described for presenting in an user interface information regarding the subject faces that will appear in upcoming images. In general, many of the images available to display will be comprised of images containing subject faces. Based on a subject affinity score between the viewer and the subjects, an image affinity is computed. Based on the image affinity scores, images are selected for presentation on the display. As images are displayed, the system analyzes one or more upcoming images to determine information to display. As each image is displayed, subject information comprising the subject's face is presented in an area of the display adjacent to the current image.

Abstract: Techniques described herein may enable a user to develop a product UI for an enterprise software program in a manner that reduces or eliminates the need for IT development, testing, and deployment. A user-friendly interface may be provided that enables a user to obtain product information describing a product from a product catalog and create interface objects (e.g., labels, textboxes, dropdown boxes, etc.) that use to the product information in a manner that can directly determine how the product information is presented in a product UI. Rules may be added to control how interface objects behave and are used.