Abstract: A system, method, and gaming machine for implementing an optimized nudge operation. The gaming machine includes a processor for executing a set of instructions to implement a game, a memory for storing the set of instructions, nudge logic for determining an effect of all possible nudge operations on initial results of the game when played by a user, and two hardware nudge buttons for selecting among the nudge operations for the game to change the initial results to a final outcome for the game.

Abstract: An airbag assembly for a vehicle includes a housing, an airbag, and a flap. The airbag is stored in the housing. The flap is secured to the housing and is configured to retain the airbag in a stored state. The flap has a tear seam at which the flap is configured to separate upon deployment of the airbag. The tear seam extends non-linearly from a first lateral edge to a second lateral edge.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure include an amplifier system comprising an amplifier having an input to receive an input signal, and an output to provide an amplified output signal, the amplifier having a power level indicative of at least one of the input signal power and the amplified output signal power, and a linearizer coupled to the amplifier and having a plurality of modes of operation including a fully disabled mode and a fully enabled mode, the linearizer being configured to determine the power level of the amplifier, select a mode of operation of the plurality of modes of operation based on the power level of the amplifier, determine one or more linearization parameters corresponding to the selected mode of operation, and control linearization of the amplified output signal based on the determined one or more linearization parameters.

Abstract: The interactive aircraft cabin environment control system employs at least one microphone array disposed within the cabin to capture spoken utterances from a passenger and is configured to provide an estimation of passenger location within the cabin based on arrival time analysis of the spoken utterances. A data source onboard the aircraft provides flight context information. Such data sources include sensors measuring real-time parameters on the aircraft, the current flight plan of the aircraft, singly and in combination. A control processor, coupled to the microphone array, is configured to ascertain passenger identity based on the spoken utterances. The control processor is programmed and configured to learn and associate passenger preference to passenger identity.

Abstract: A human-factor lamp and system capable of intelligently adjusting ambient light includes light emitting devices, each having a detection unit. When the detection unit detects a human within the lamps sensor field of view one of the light emitting device, such light emitting device is defined as a primary lamp and all others are defined as secondary lamps. The primary lamp is adjusted to a maximum luminous intensity and the secondary lamps are adjusted outwardly from the primary lamp and decremented to a minimum luminous intensity. When any secondary lamp is near more primary lamps away from different distances, the one with a larger luminous intensity is used as a basis for adjusting the brightness after the luminous intensity of the secondary lamp is decremented. In the environment having the human-factor lighting system, the overall ambient luminous performance can be changed according to the moving position of people.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for front-end systems with directional couplers and a shared back switch are provided. In certain configurations, a method includes transmitting a first transmit signal from a first transmit port to an antenna port, generating a first coupled signal in response to the first transmit signal using a first directional coupler, providing the first coupled signal to a receive port by way of a first loopback selection switch and a shared back switch, transmitting a second transmit signal from a second transmit port to the antenna port, generating a second coupled signal in response to the second transmit signal using a second directional coupler, and providing the second coupled signal to the receive port by way of a second loopback selection switch and the shared back switch.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure include an amplifier system comprising an amplifier having an input to receive an input signal, and an output to provide an amplified output signal, the amplifier having a power level indicative of at least one of the input signal power and the amplified output signal power, and a linearizer coupled to the amplifier and having a plurality of modes of operation including a fully disabled mode and a fully enabled mode, the linearizer being configured to determine the power level of the amplifier, select a mode of operation of the plurality of modes of operation based on the power level of the amplifier, determine one or more linearization parameters corresponding to the selected mode of operation, and control linearization of the amplified output signal based on the determined one or more linearization parameters.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for controlling a display condition which is pre-written into a passive light board by a mobile device. A display status is pre-written into a passive light board which is not powered by electricity before, and a control application program loaded into the mobile device is provided for a user to input a brightness parameter and a color temperature parameter. The light board which is not powered by electricity before can carry out the presetting of the display condition, and related manufacturers can set the light boards quickly and easily after the light boards exit the factory, and the light boards can display according to the conditions in compliance with the brightness parameter and the color temperature parameter after the light boards are powered on.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for controlling a display condition which is pre-written into a passive light board by a mobile device. A display status is pre-written into a passive light board which is not powered by electricity before, and a control application program loaded into the mobile device is provided for a user to input a brightness parameter and a color temperature parameter. The light board which is not powered by electricity before can carry out the presetting of the display condition, and related manufacturers can set the light boards quickly and easily after the light boards exit the factory, and the light boards can display according to the conditions in compliance with the brightness parameter and the color temperature parameter after the light boards are powered on.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light (UV) sanitizing cabinet for banking equipment may include one or more UV light assemblies coupled to an electronics module and disposed within a housing. In some examples, the UV sanitizing cabinet may include racks or compartments configured to receive pneumatic tube canisters. In some examples, the UV sanitizing cabinet may include rollers or tumblers configured to rotate the pneumatic tube canisters to allow UV sanitization of all sides of the canisters.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for front-end systems with directional couplers and a shared back switch are provided. In certain configurations, a method includes transmitting a first transmit signal from a first transmit port to an antenna port, generating a first coupled signal in response to the first transmit signal using a first directional coupler, providing the first coupled signal to a receive port by way of a first loopback selection switch and a shared back switch, transmitting a second transmit signal from a second transmit port to the antenna port, generating a second coupled signal in response to the second transmit signal using a second directional coupler, and providing the second coupled signal to the receive port by way of a second loopback selection switch and the shared back switch.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for front-end systems with directional couplers and a shared back switch are provided. In certain configurations, a method includes transmitting a first transmit signal from a first transmit port to an antenna port, generating a first coupled signal in response to the first transmit signal using a first directional coupler, providing the first coupled signal to a receive port by way of a first loopback selection switch and a shared back switch, transmitting a second transmit signal from a second transmit port to the antenna port, generating a second coupled signal in response to the second transmit signal using a second directional coupler, and providing the second coupled signal to the receive port by way of a second loopback selection switch and the shared back switch.

Abstract: Circuits, devices and methods are disclosed, including radio-frequency circuitry comprising a polar modulator configured to invert a sampled transmitted signal into an inverted sampled transmitted signal, a signal combiner configured to combine the inverted sampled transmitted signal with a received signal and a control logic circuit coupled to the polar modulator, the control logic circuit configured to adjust one or more tuning parameters of the polar modulator for inverting the sampled transmitted signal.

Abstract: Circuits, devices and methods are disclosed, including a phase shifter comprising a first node and a second node, and a first transmission line element having an inductance and a variable capacitance on each side of the inductance, the variable capacitance configured to provide a plurality of capacitance values to yield corresponding phase shift values based on an increment having a magnitude that is less than 90 degrees. In some implementations, the phase shifter further comprises a second transmission line element in series with the first transmission line element, the second transmission line element having an inductance and a variable capacitance on each side of the inductance configured to extend an overall phase shift range provided by the phase shifter.

Abstract: A variable capacitor is disclosed, having a variable capacitance between a first node and a second node. The variable capacitor comprises a switch having a first terminal and a second terminal, the impedance between the first terminal and the second terminal being controllable via a control node. The variable capacitor further includes a first capacitor coupled between the first terminal and the first node, and a second capacitor coupled between the second terminal and the second node.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for front-end systems with directional couplers and a shared back switch are provided. In certain configurations, a method includes transmitting a first transmit signal from a first transmit port to an antenna port, generating a first coupled signal in response to the first transmit signal using a first directional coupler, providing the first coupled signal to a receive port by way of a first loopback selection switch and a shared back switch, transmitting a second transmit signal from a second transmit port to the antenna port, generating a second coupled signal in response to the second transmit signal using a second directional coupler, and providing the second coupled signal to the receive port by way of a second loopback selection switch and the shared back switch.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for front-end systems with reactive loopback are provided. In certain configurations, a front-end system includes an antenna port, a transmit port, a receive port, an antenna switch configured to selectively provide a transmit signal from the transmit port to the antenna port, a low noise amplifier having an input electrically connected to the antenna port and an output electrically connected to the receive port, and a loopback circuit including a reactive loopback impedance and a back switch electrically connected in series between the antenna switch and the receive port. The reactive loopback impedance includes a plurality of capacitors in series with the back switch and operable to provide a portion of the transmit signal to the receive port when the back switch is activated.

Abstract: A power amplifier circuit includes a transistor having a first terminal that is configured to receive an input signal, a second terminal electrically coupled to ground, and a third terminal configured to transmit a combined amplified signal. The power amplifier circuit further includes a combining signal input path electrically coupled to the second terminal and configured to receive a combining signal and provide the combining signal to the second terminal of the transistor to generate, at least in part, the combined amplified signal.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for front-end systems with reactive loopback are provided. In certain configurations, a front-end system includes an antenna port, a transmit port, a receive port, an antenna switch configured to selectively provide a transmit signal from the transmit port to the antenna port, a low noise amplifier having an input electrically connected to the antenna port and an output electrically connected to the receive port, and a loopback circuit including a reactive loopback impedance and a back switch electrically connected in series between the antenna switch and the receive port. The reactive loopback impedance includes a plurality of capacitors in series with the back switch and operable to provide a portion of the transmit signal to the receive port when the back switch is activated.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for front-end systems with multiple loopbacks and a shared back switch are provided. In certain configurations, a front-end system includes a first transmit path between a first transmit port and an antenna port, a second transmit path between a second transmit port and the antenna port, a first loopback path from the first transmit path to a receive port, and a second loopback path from the second transmit path to the receive port. The first and second loopback paths operate with a shared back switch to reduce area and/or complexity of the front-end system. Additionally, each loopback path includes a loopback selection switch that operates in combination with the back switch to select that particular loopback path.