Abstract: A particulate for an additive manufacturing technique includes metallic particulate bodies with exterior surfaces bearing a polymeric coating. The polymeric coating is conformally disposed over the exterior surface that prevents the underlying metallic body from oxidation upon exposure to the ambient environment by isolating the metallic particulate bodies from the ambient environment. Feedstock materials for additive manufacturing techniques, and methods of making such feedstock, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A radio frequency signal synthesizer circuit includes a digital to analog converter configured to generate an analog output signal for each clock cycle of a clock signal to provide the radio frequency signal and a controlled oscillator to generate the clock signal. The controlled oscillator is configured to vary a cycle time of the clock signal for a radio frequency signal in a first frequency range in a first operation mode or to maintain a constant cycle time for a radio frequency signal in a second frequency range in a second operation mode, the second frequency range being different than the first frequency range.

Abstract: Embodiments of apparatus and methods for tissue lifting, or for correcting a ptosis condition caused by tissue stretching, are described. In some embodiments a tissue is supported by a support member. In some embodiments, tension is applied to a support member through at least one suspension member. The described embodiments provide examples of methods and apparatus effective for use in lifting or otherwise applying tension to various tissues, including tissues of the breast, buttock, thigh, arm, abdomen, neck and face.

Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to distinguishing meaningful gestures from proximate non-meaningful gestures in a three-dimensional (3D) sensory space. In particular, it relates to calculating spatial trajectories of different gestures and determining a dominant gesture based on magnitudes of the spatial trajectories. The technology disclosed also relates to uniformly responding to gestural inputs from a user irrespective of a position of the user. In particular, it relates to automatically adapting a responsiveness scale between gestures in a physical space and resulting responses in a gestural interface by automatically proportioning on-screen responsiveness to scaled movement distances of gestures in the physical space, user spacing with the 3D sensory space, or virtual object density in the gestural interface.

Abstract: Systems, methods, software and apparatus enable low energy communication of audio data between an end user device and an associated intermediate communication device. Audio data is transmitted between the end user source device and associated intermediate communication device by cyclical updating and low energy transmission of data values as audio data packet fragments representing the audio data, which are assembled into audio data packets by the associated intermediate communication device. Packaged audio data is transmitted from one intermediate communication device to another intermediate communication device that is associated with an end user sink device. The end user sink device's associated intermediate communication device unpacks and transmits audio data packet fragments to the end user sink device by cyclical updating of and low energy transmission of data values as audio data packet fragments representing the audio data that are converted into acoustic signals.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a storage device includes a plurality of memory nodes. Each of memory nodes includes a plurality of input ports, a plurality of output ports, a selector, a packet controller and a memory. The selector outputs a packet input to the input port to one of the output ports. The packet controller controls the selector. The memory stores data. The memory nodes are mutually connected at the input ports and the output ports. The memory node has an address that is determined by its physical position. The packet controller switches the output port that outputs the packet based on information including at least a destination address of the packet and an address of the memory node having the packet controller when receiving a packet that is not addressed to the memory node having the packet controller.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shift register and a driving method thereof, a driving circuit, and a display device, the shift register includes an input unit, an output unit and a reset unit, the input unit controls potential of a first node according to input signals of an input terminal and a first voltage terminal, the output unit controls an output signal of an output terminal according to input signals of the input terminal and a clock signal terminal under the control of the potential of the first node, and the reset unit controls potential of a second node according to input signals of a reset terminal and a second voltage terminal.

Abstract: A sender device is provided. The sender device may include a peripheral device, a transceiver in communication with at least one recipient device, and a controller in communication with the peripheral device and the transceiver. The controller may be configured to receive a signal from the peripheral device, determine a state of the sender device based on the signal, select an advertisement packet based on the state of the sender device, and transmit the advertisement packet to at least one recipient device including data requested by the recipient device.

Abstract: A lighting control system may include a main lighting controller having an opening therein and a main coupler for connecting to an expansion pack. An expansion pack of the lighting control system may have a connector having an opening therein and an expansion coupler for connecting to the main lighting controller. Junction boxes may be configured to connect to the main lighting controller and expansion pack based on a predetermined distance associated with openings of the main lighting controller and expansion pack. Installation of a combined main lighting controller and expansion pack at a plurality of junction boxes may be coordinated. A method may include combining a main lighting controller and an expansion pack, connecting two or more junction boxes to one another to form an array, and connecting the two or more junction boxes to the main lighting controller and expansion pack in accordance with a predetermined spacing.

Abstract: A data storage device includes a memory including a plurality of memory blocks each of which includes a plurality of pages suitable for storing data transmitted from a host, and a controller suitable for storing data storage information on the data stored in the memory, wherein the data storage information is updated based on valid pages where the data are stored among the plurality of the pages.

Abstract: An environmentally-friendly, portable waterless toilet for mobile environments that is provides a single-action pedal mechanism to close the lid, advance a continuous bag with waste, and seal the waste in the bag. The toilet uses a continuous bag supply having a predetermined single dose or portion of at least one chemical automatically deposited therein, the at least one chemical functional to kill pathogens in waste that is deposited through an opening in the seat and a corresponding opening of the continuous bag supply. The waste-filled continuous bag supply is at least temporarily sealed by activation of a mechanical sealing mechanism, and released downwardly into a base section, which is connected to a sitting unit, forming an integral, closed system for waterless sanitation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrically conductive pigments, to a process for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof, in particular in antistatic or dissipative articles or surfaces, for example in paints, coatings, printing inks or floorcoverings.

Abstract: An antenna system for an automotive vehicle includes an outside antenna that is located outside of the automotive vehicle, an inside antenna that includes an RF radiating cable and that is located inside of the automotive vehicle, and a wireless communication module. The inside antenna is connected between the outside antenna and the wireless communication module such that all signals received and transmitted by the outside antenna are received and transmitted through the inside antenna.

Abstract: A night light supported by a toilet seat assembly for directing illumination toward a toilet bowl.

Abstract: A stream computing application may be configured to manage the flow of tuples through a section of an operator graph. A window may be generated over one or more stream operators. The window may include breakpoint thresholds that set the maximum flow of tuples within the window. The stream operators within the window may be monitored to determine the flow of tuples occurring within the window using tuple flow counts. The tuple flow counts may be compared to the breakpoint thresholds to determine whether a breakpoint condition has occurred. If a breakpoint condition has occurred, a tuple flow change may be implemented to reduce the flow of tuples within the window.

Abstract: A portable and compact, hand-held electrically powered vacuum tool, designed expressly for suctioning clogs from the drains and traps of sinks and bathtubs to pull clogs out of drains and traps thereby clearing the clog without use of chemicals and recover items such as rings and toothpaste-tube caps that have gone down the drain.

Abstract: An apparatus for placement between a package and an integrated circuit board includes: an insert having: a substrate having a top side and a bottom side; a first set of pads at the top side of the substrate; a second set of pads at the bottom side of the substrate; and a plurality of vias in the substrate, the vias connecting respective pads in the first set to respective pads in the second set; wherein the insert has a thickness that is less than a spacing between the package and the integrated circuit board.

Abstract: A covered stent having a selected arrangement of uncovered cells is provided. The uncovered cells are configured to provide a desired flexibility profile to the stent structure. In one preferred embodiment, the stent contains one or more circumferential rows of uncovered cells located between two or more circumferential rows of covered cells. In some embodiments, the stent may have a central body portion and one or more flanges where the circumferential rows of uncovered cells may be located within the flange(s).

Abstract: Systems and methods for compensating angular misalignment in Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) systems are described. In some embodiments, a method may include measuring an angle representing a misalignment between an actuator and an electronic component within a camera; and compensating for the misalignment using a rotation matrix, wherein the rotation matrix is calculated based upon the angle. In other embodiments, a camera may include an image sensor coupled to a Printed Circuit Board (PCB); an OIS actuator coupled to the PCB and optically coupled to the image sensor, where the OIS actuator is physically misaligned with respect to the image sensor; and a controller coupled to the PCB, the controller configured to: measure an angle representing the misalignment; and compensate for the misalignment using a rotation matrix at the time of an image capture, where the rotation matrix is calculated based upon the angle.

Abstract: A method for displaying a search result on a mobile terminal and a device for displaying a search result on a mobile terminal are provided. The method for displaying the search result on the mobile terminal comprises sending a search request; receiving the search result containing a local application call identifier; and calling a local application in the mobile terminal according to the local application call identifier, and displaying the search result via the local application.