Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems are provided for generating an interactive non-player character (NPC) scene for a computer game environment of a video game. Changes are detected in relation to a script associated with the interactive NPC scene. For each NPC, a set of NPC data associated with the interactions said each NPC has within the script is generated corresponding to the changes. The generated set of NPC data is processed with an NPC rig associated with said each NPC to generate an NPC asset. A camera solver is applied to a region of the computer game environment associated with the script for determining locations of NPC assets and one or more cameras within said region in relation to said interactive NPC scene. Data representative of said each NPC asset and said determined NPC asset and camera locations for use by a game development engine for generating said interactive NPC scene.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle according to the present disclosure includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a refuse compartment body coupled to the chassis and defining a hopper and a storage volume; and a packer assembly including a packer body coupled to at least one actuator and disposed at least partially within the refuse compartment body, the packer body movable between at least a portion of the hopper and at least a portion of the storage volume, and an enclosure that extends along the refuse body parallel to the chassis, the enclosure at least partially separating the at least one actuator from the refuse compartment.

Abstract: Provided herein is a refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis and housing a hopper, and a subhopper disposed adjacent or at least partially within the hopper. The subhopper includes a sloped upper surface configured to direct refuse deposited into the hopper toward an end of the hopper.

Abstract: A system for positioning equipment comprises a hoist including an electric motor coupled to a pulley for exerting a pulling force upon a tension member that extends to a distal end configured to attach to an elevated structure. The system also comprises a portable power supply including a battery supplying DC power, and an inverter configured to generate and supply AC power to the hoist for driving the electric motor and thereby lifting the hoist toward the elevated structure. A method for pre-positioning a hoist comprises attaching a tension member of a hoist to an elevated structure; generating AC power from a DC source by an inverter of a portable power supply; and lifting the hoist using the portable power supply. Thus, the hoist can be pre-positioned in an elevated location before utility power is available.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems are provided for generating an interactive non-player character (NPC) scene for a computer game environment of a video game. Changes are detected in relation to a script associated with the interactive NPC scene. For each NPC, a set of NPC data associated with the interactions said each NPC has within the script is generated corresponding to the changes. The generated set of NPC data is processed with an NPC rig associated with said each NPC to generate an NPC asset. A camera solver is applied to a region of the computer game environment associated with the script for determining locations of NPC assets and one or more cameras within said region in relation to said interactive NPC scene. Data representative of said each NPC asset and said determined NPC asset and camera locations for use by a game development engine for generating said interactive NPC scene.

Abstract: A powertrain includes a transfer case configured to couple to a transmission and an override system coupled to the transfer case. The transfer case includes a shift rod, a piston assembly including a first piston coupled to the shift rod and a second piston selectively engageable with the first piston, and a resilient member positioned to bias the shift rod and the first piston into a high position corresponding with a high mode of operation of the transfer case. The override system includes a housing coupled to the transfer case, a lever coupled to the housing and pivotable between a first position and a second position, and an engagement element disposed within the housing and coupled to the lever. The engagement element is configured to engage the second piston in response to the lever being pivoted from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A MOSFET fabricated in a semiconductor substrate, includes: a gate oxide region formed atop the semiconductor substrate; a gate polysilicon region formed on the gate oxide region; a source region of a first doping type formed in the semiconductor substrate and located at a first side of the gate polysilicon region; and a drain region of the first doping type formed in the semiconductor substrate and located at a second side of the gate polysilicon region. The gate polysilicon region has a first sub-region of the first doping type, a second sub-region of the first doping type, and a third sub-region of a second doping type, wherein the first sub-region is laterally adjacent to the source region, the second sub-region is laterally adjacent to the drain region, and the third sub-region is formed laterally between the first and second sub-regions.

Abstract: A MOSFET fabricated in a semiconductor substrate, includes: a gate oxide region formed atop the semiconductor substrate; a gate polysilicon region formed on the gate oxide region; a source region of a first doping type formed in the semiconductor substrate and located at a first side of the gate polysilicon region; and a drain region of the first doping type formed in the semiconductor substrate and located at a second side of the gate polysilicon region. The gate polysilicon region has a first sub-region of the first doping type, a second sub-region of the first doping type, and a third sub-region of a second doping type, wherein the first sub-region is laterally adjacent to the source region, the second sub-region is laterally adjacent to the drain region, and the third sub-region is formed laterally between the first and second sub-regions.

Abstract: A FET device has a substrate, a plurality of repetitive source stripes, a first layout of drain stripe having a first drift region and a first drain region, a second layout of drain stripe having a second drift region and a second drain region, a first drain contactor contacted with the first drain region and connected to a drain terminal, a second drain contactor contacted with the second drain region and connected to a first gate terminal, a source contactor contacted with a source region in each of the plurality of repetitive source stripes and connected to a source terminal, a first gate region positioned between the source region and the first drain region and connected to the first gate terminal, and a second gate region positioned between the source region and the second drain region and connected to a second gate terminal.

Abstract: A FET device has a substrate, a plurality of repetitive source stripes, a first layout of drain stripe having a first drift region and a first drain region, a second layout of drain stripe having a second drift region and a second drain region, a first drain contactor contacted with the first drain region and connected to a drain terminal, a second drain contactor contacted with the second drain region and connected to a first gate terminal, a source contactor contacted with a source region in each of the plurality of repetitive source stripes and connected to a source terminal, a first gate region positioned between the source region and the first drain region and connected to the first gate terminal, and a second gate region positioned between the source region and the second drain region and connected to a second gate terminal.

Abstract: A power transistor having: a p-body region, coupled to a first voltage; a first p-type buried layer under the p-body region; a n-implant region surrounding the p-body region and the p-type buried layer; a p-implant region surrounding the n-implant region; and a p-implant guard ring region inserted into the n-implant region to split the n-implant region to a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the n-implant region is between the p-body region and the p-implant guard ring region, and the second part of the n-implant region is between the p-implant guard ring region and the p-implant region; wherein the second part of the n-implant region has a Schottky contact region coupled to a second voltage via a metal contact.

Abstract: A powertrain includes a transfer case configured to couple to a transmission and an override system coupled to the transfer case. The transfer case includes a shift rod, a piston assembly including a first piston coupled to the shift rod and a second piston selectively engageable with the first piston, and a resilient member positioned to bias the shift rod and the first piston into a high position corresponding with a high mode of operation of the transfer case. The override system includes a housing coupled to the transfer case, a lever coupled to the housing and pivotable between a first position and a second position, and an engagement element disposed within the housing and coupled to the lever. The engagement element is configured to engage the second piston in response to the lever being pivoted from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A system for positioning equipment comprises a hoist including an electric motor coupled to a pulley for exerting a pulling force upon a tension member that extends to a distal end configured to attach to an elevated structure. The system also comprises a portable power supply including a battery supplying DC power, and an inverter configured to generate and supply AC power to the hoist for driving the electric motor and thereby lifting the hoist toward the elevated structure. A method for pre-positioning a hoist comprises attaching a tension member of a hoist to an elevated structure; generating AC power from a DC source by an inverter of a portable power supply; and lifting the hoist using the portable power supply. Thus, the hoist can be pre-positioned in an elevated location before utility power is available.

Abstract: A drive train includes a first gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear and planetary gears coupling the sun gear to the ring gear, a second gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear and planetary gears coupling the sun gear to the ring gear, a first motor/generator coupled to the first gear set, a second motor/generator coupled to the second gear set, and at least one of (a) a first clutch that selectively engages the second motor/generator with the first gear set and (b) a second clutch that selectively engages the ring gear of the second gear set with the planetary gear carrier of at least one of the first gear set and the second gear set. The planetary gears of both sets are rotatably supported by respective planetary gear carriers.

Abstract: An ESD protection circuit having a discharging transistor and a body snatching circuit. The discharging transistor is electrically coupled between a first node and a second node. The gate of the discharging transistor is electrically coupled to a driving voltage. The body snatching circuit receives the voltages at the first and second nodes and outputs either the voltage at the first node or the voltage at the second node based on which of these two voltages have a lower value. The output voltage of the body snatching circuit is provided to the body of the discharging transistor.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a transmission, a transfer case configured to directly couple to the transmission, and an override system coupled to the transfer case. The transfer case includes a shift rod, a piston assembly including a first piston coupled to the shift rod and a second piston selectively engageable with the first piston, and a resilient member positioned to bias the shift rod and the first piston into a high position corresponding with a high mode of operation of the transfer case. The override system includes a housing coupled to the transfer case, a lever coupled to the housing and pivotally actuatable between a first position and a second position, and an engagement element disposed within the housing and coupled to the lever. The engagement element is configured to engage the second piston in response to the lever being pivoted from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A drive train includes a first gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear and planetary gears coupling the sun gear to the ring gear, a second gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear and planetary gears coupling the sun gear to the ring gear, a first motor/generator coupled to the first gear set, a second motor/generator coupled to the second gear set, a first clutch that selectively engages the second motor/generator with the first gear set, and a second clutch that selectively engages the ring gear of the second gear set with the planetary gear carrier of at least one of the first gear set and the second gear set. The planetary gears of both sets are rotatably supported by respective planetary gear carriers.

Abstract: An LDMOS device with a field plate contact having a field plate contact metal layer being positioned above the field plate contact. The field plate contact metal layer has a sub-maximum size satisfied for the electrical connection between the field plate contact and an external applying voltage. This sub-maximum size is prescribed by the physical limitation of the LDMOS device. The field plate contact metal layer extends a sub-maximum length from one edge toward to the other edge of the field plate contact.

Abstract: An LDMOS device with a plurality of drain contact structures. Each drain contact structure has a drain contact, a first drain contact metal layer and a via. The drain contact is positioned above a drain region. The first drain contact metal layer is positioned above the drain contact. The via is positioned above the first drain contact metal layer. The LDMOS device has a second drain contact metal layer conductively coupled to the via of each drain contact structure.

Abstract: An LDMOS device with a field plate contact having a field plate contact metal layer being positioned above the field plate contact. The field plate contact metal layer has a sub-maximum size satisfied for the electrical connection between the field plate contact and an external applying voltage. This sub-maximum size is prescribed by the physical limitation of the LDMOS device. The field plate contact metal layer extends a sub-maximum length from one edge toward to the other edge of the field plate contact.