Abstract: Methods and apparatus for bandwidth metering in large-scale networks are disclosed. Metadata for a network transmission involving a virtualized resource at a host of a provider network, including endpoint address information and a traffic metric, is determined at a metering component. The metadata is aggregated at another metering component and provided to a traffic classification node. The traffic classification node generates a categorized usage record for the network transmission, based at least in part on network topology information associated with the provider network. The categorized usage record is used to determine a billing amount for the network transmission.

Abstract: An interconnect apparatus enables improved signal integrity, even at high clock rates, increased bandwidth, and lower latency. An interconnect apparatus can comprise a plurality of logic units and a plurality of buses coupling the plurality of logic units in a selected configuration of logic units arranged in triplets comprising logic units LA, LC, and LD. The logic units LA and LC are positioned to send data to the logic unit LD. The logic unit LC has priority over the logic unit LA to send data to the logic unit LD.

Abstract: Recently proposed noise-cancelling receivers report a best case trade-off between noise figure and linearity for a matched wideband receiver. These receivers are further improved using a passive front-end gain. The front-end gain reduces the power requirements of the radio frequency transconductance stage, and potentially other stages where, e.g., smaller mixer switches may be employed.

Abstract: Recently proposed noise-cancelling receivers report a best case trade-off between noise figure and linearity for a matched wideband receiver. These receivers are further improved using a passive front-end gain. The front-end gain reduces the power requirements of the radio frequency transconductance stage, and potentially other stages where, e.g., smaller mixer switches may be employed.

Abstract: A versatile extension grip that may be affixed to a handle such as the handle of a broom, mop, shovel, paint roller, fruit picker or other type of tool. The versatile extension grip provides leverage, maneuverability and efficiency in using many different types of tools and provides for the tools to be manipulated using only one hand.

Abstract: An interconnect apparatus enables improved signal integrity, even at high clock rates, increased bandwidth, and lower latency. An interconnect apparatus can comprise a plurality of logic units and a plurality of buses coupling the plurality of logic units in a selected configuration of logic units arranged in triplets comprising logic units LA, LC, and LD. The logic units LA and LC are positioned to send data to the logic unit LD. The logic unit LC has priority over the logic unit LA to send data to the logic unit LD.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for restricting overlay of an augmentation. A method may include evaluating a feature space representation of an image for presence of a predefined feature pattern. The method may further include recognizing, based at least in part on the evaluating, that the predefined feature pattern is present in the feature space representation of the image. The method may additionally include, in response to recognizing that the predefined feature pattern is present in the feature space representation of the image, restricting overlay of an augmentation on a portion of the image corresponding to the recognized predefined feature pattern. Corresponding apparatuses are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments to facilitate interactive experiences. Interactive content includes video content that is streamed to a client device, such as a set-top box. Complementary content is transmitted to a controller device, such as a tablet computing system and/or smartphone. Input obtained from the controller device can affect an update to the video content and/or complementary content.

Abstract: A device and associated system for monitoring a health status of a bearing including a mobile data collector having a magnetic mounting pad coupled to a base of the mobile data collector; and an RFID enabled machine condition indicator coupled to the bearing through a machine bearing housing. The machine condition indicator provides a ferromagnetic contact body portion for housing the machine condition indicator, and an RFID tag having a unique identity and disposed within an unexposed portion of the ferromagnetic contact body. The RFID tag having an RFID antenna coupled to the RFID Tag for transmitting a unique identity of the RFID Tag to the data collection device. At least one sensor for sensing a velocity, an enveloped acceleration and a temperature reading of the bearing and at least one illuminating device for displaying the bearing health status according to input from one of the sensors.

Abstract: An RFID tag reading system affixed to a machine bearing housing is provided. The reading system includes a mobile data collector having an RFID reader for reading a unique identity of the RFID tag, an magnet electro-mechanically connected to the mobile data collector and a magnet mounting pad fixed to the machine housing. The magnet mounting pad having a ferromagnetic contact body for housing the magnet mounting pad and an RFID antenna disposed within the RFID tag for transmitting a unique identity of the RFID tag. The RFID tag is disposed within the ferromagnetic contact body. The magnet is magnetically connected to the magnet mounting pad. The mobile data collector automatically reads the unique RFID tag identity transmitted from the antenna of the RFID tag when the combination mobile data collector and magnet are placed onto the RFID mounting pad.

Abstract: Because of associated disadvantages of narrow-band off-chip radio-frequency (RF) filtering, a mixer-first receiver front-end designed to tolerate blockers with minimal gain compression and noise factor degradation is disclosed. The mixer-first receiver front-end includes two separate down-conversion paths that help to minimize added noise and voltage gain prior to baseband filtering, which are critical factors in eliminating narrow-band off-chip RF filtering.

Abstract: Because of associated disadvantages of narrow-band off-chip radio-frequency (RF) filtering, a mixer-first receiver front-end designed to tolerate blockers with minimal gain compression and noise factor degradation is disclosed. The mixer-first receiver front-end includes two separate down-conversion paths that help to minimize added noise and voltage gain prior to baseband filtering, which are critical factors in eliminating narrow-band off-chip RF filtering.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) noise-cancelling receiver includes first transconductance cells configured to produce respective weighted current signals proportional to an input voltage signal. The RF receiver includes frequency conversion cells coupled to the first transconductance cells and configured to mix the weighted current signals with a plurality of non-overlapping local oscillator (LO) signals to produce downconverted current signals. The RF receiver includes transimpedance amplifiers coupled to the frequency conversion cells and configured to produce output voltage signals proportional to the downconverted current signals. The transimpedance amplifiers include second transconductance cells.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) noise-cancelling receiver includes first transconductance cells configured to produce respective weighted current signals proportional to an input voltage signal. The RF receiver includes frequency conversion cells coupled to the first transconductance cells and configured to mix the weighted current signals with a plurality of non-overlapping local oscillator (LO) signals to produce downconverted current signals. The RF receiver includes transimpedance amplifiers coupled to the frequency conversion cells and configured to produce output voltage signals proportional to the downconverted current signals. The transimpedance amplifiers include second transconductance cells.

Abstract: A rotational element monitoring process utilizing a machine condition indicating sensor and monitoring device adapted to a rotating machine. The process monitors at least one operating characteristic of a rotating element of a rotating machine. The operating characteristics can include velocity, acceleration, temperature, etc. The process stores the monitored current value for each operating characteristic. An alarm threshold is determined by a preprogrammed threshold. The process compares the monitored current value with the preprogrammed threshold to determine if an alarm condition should be indicated. The device establishes a measurement schedule retaining the device in a sleep mode and pulsing a condition investigation in accordance with a frequency. The frequency increases when approaching or exceeding an alarm condition. The device indicates an alarm condition by illuminating an alarm indicating light when the threshold has been exceeded.

Abstract: A warning device apparatus for monitoring an alarm status of a bearing that is mounted to a piece of rotating machinery is provided. The warning device includes a body portion, a top portion, a base portion, a power source for powering the device throughout a life of operation, a controller for controlling the operation of the warning device and at least one LED for displaying the alarm status. An operator inspects the warning device for an initial alarm indication by visually inspecting the at least one LED. The at least one LED is controlled to blink at a relatively quick initial rate and/or intensity that maximizes indicator visibility to the operator at initial indication. The at least one LED is controlled to blink at a slower/decreasing rate as time passes. Battery life of operation is extended by virtue of the slower/increased blink rate and conversely the increased pause time.

Abstract: A sensor system, apparatus, and method. The sensor system can include a mobile unit and a sensory head having a power source, wherein the sensory head is releasably coupled with the mobile unit. The sensory head includes at least one sensor that measures one or more characteristics of a test piece. The sensory head is placed in proximity to the test piece, then detached from the mobile unit. While the sensory head is detached from the mobile unit, the at least one sensor can measure the one or more characteristics of the test piece. Measurement date is then uploaded to a remote device. Once measurements are completed, the sensory head is attached to a mobile unit and detached from the test piece. Thus the sensor system, apparatus, and method can measure the characteristic over a period of time while the sensory head is detached from the mobile unit.

Abstract: A sensor system, apparatus, and method. The sensor system can include a mobile unit having a power source, and a sensory head releasably coupled with the mobile unit. The sensory head is in electrical communication with the mobile unit so as to receive power from the power source and to provide a communication signal to the mobile unit. The sensory head includes at least a first sensor and a second sensor, wherein the sensors measure one or more characteristics of a test piece. The sensory head may be removed from the mobile unit and replaced with a different sensory head having at least two sensors.

Abstract: A sensor system, apparatus, and method. The sensor system a mobile unit including a power source, and a sensory head releasably coupled with the mobile unit. The sensory head is in electrical communication with the mobile unit so as to receive power from the power source and to provide a communication signal to the mobile unit. The sensory head includes an ultrasonic thickness sensor configured to generate a signal representing of a thickness of a test piece, and an identification reader configured to obtain data representing an identifier from an identification tag located external to the sensory head. The sensory head also includes a controller coupled with the ultrasonic thickness sensor and the identification reader. The controller is configured to initiate the ultrasonic thickness sensor in response to the identification reader obtaining the data representing the identifier.

Abstract: A sensory system, apparatus, and method for gas concentration measurement. The sensory apparatus includes a gas sensor, and an identification reader configured to acquire data representing an identifier from an identification tag. The apparatus also includes a controller coupled with the gas sensor and the identification reader. In response to the identification reader acquiring the data representing the identifier, the controller causes the gas sensor to measure a concentration of a gas in a test area.