Abstract: The present disclosure describe an equalizer that implements transconductor cells using switchable inverters. The equalizer includes an input line, an output line, and a first transconductor cell. The first transconductor cell includes a first inverter electrically connected between the input line and the output line, a second inverter electrically connected between the input line and the output line, and a first switch electrically coupled to the second inverter. When the first switch closes, power is provided to the second inverter.

Abstract: A locomotive has DC or AC traction motors, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, and optionally other sources such as regenerative braking. The traction motors of the locomotive may be connected to a set of independent DC choppers or AC inverters, linked via a common DC bus, configured to regulate power from the one or more power sources. A manager module, among other functions, may receive inputs and signals to coordinate delivery of electricity from the sources to the motor. A method for retrofitting a legacy locomotive may include removing a generator and a control apparatus configured for diesel fuel, and installing a kit of apparatus configured to be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. A railway system for use by locomotives powered by hydrogen has one or more hydrogen-generation stations deployed near a track of the railway system.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC), comprising: a first gain stage configured to apply a first gain to a first signal to generate a first gain adjusted signal; a first converter configured to convert the first gain adjusted signal to a first converted signal; a second gain stage configured to apply a second gain to the first converted signal to generate a second gain adjusted signal; and a controller configured to coordinate changes in a first gain of the first gain stage and a second gain of the second gain stage to prevent transients in the second gain adjusted signal.

Abstract: A power management integrated circuit (PMIC) for a system that comprises a signal path having a plurality of stages, the PMIC comprising: supply generation circuitry for generating supply voltages for the stages of the signal path; and controller circuitry configured to control operation of the supply generation circuitry based on a signal received from the signal path.

Abstract: A locomotive has DC or AC traction motors, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, and optionally other sources such as regenerative braking. The traction motors of the locomotive may be connected to a set of independent DC choppers or AC inverters, linked via a common DC bus, configured to regulate power from the one or more power sources. A manager module, among other functions, may receive inputs and signals to coordinate delivery of electricity from the sources to the motor. A method for retrofitting a legacy locomotive may include removing a generator and a control apparatus configured for diesel fuel, and installing a kit of apparatus configured to be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. A railway system for use by locomotives powered by hydrogen has one or more hydrogen-generation stations deployed near a track of the railway system.

Abstract: The present disclosure describe an equalizer that implements transconductor cells using switchable inverters. The equalizer includes an input line, an output line, and a first transconductor cell. The first transconductor cell includes a first inverter electrically connected between the input line and the output line, a second inverter electrically connected between the input line and the output line, and a first switch electrically coupled to the second inverter. When the first switch closes, power is provided to the second inverter.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC), comprising: a first gain stage configured to apply a first gain to a first signal to generate a first amplified signal; a first converter configured to convert the first signal to a first output signal; a first output pin for outputting the first output signal; gain update circuitry configured to: output a first internal gain control signal to the first gain stage to update the first gain of the first gain stage, subsequently output a first external gain control signal to a second output pin of the IC, wherein output of the first external gain control signal is delayed relative to output of the first internal gain control signal by a first predetermined delay, the first predetermined delay to compensate for signal chain delay between the first gain stage and the first output pin.

Abstract: This invention relates to nearshore solutions comprising: a plurality of bottom sitting infrastructure modules defining a boundary of the nearshore solution, and forming a lagoon: each of the plurality of bottom sitting infrastructure modules is adapted to transfer loads of the bottom sitting infrastructure modules to a seabed and withstand surrounding water pressure. The nearshore solutions further comprise general purpose modules which can be either bottom sitting or floating as well as the floating infrastructure modules are arranged within the boundary or seawall. Floating infrastructure module is designed to allow lighter infrastructure services, and for transport network such as vehicles to travel through or park connectors. General purpose modules are designed for live, work, play; to accommodate residential, office and recreational facilities, etc.

Abstract: A locomotive has DC or AC traction motors, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, and optionally other sources such as regenerative braking. The traction motors of the locomotive may be connected to a set of independent DC choppers or AC inverters, linked via a common DC bus, configured to regulate power from the one or more power sources. A manager module, among other functions, may receive inputs and signals to coordinate delivery of electricity from the sources to the motor. A method for retrofitting a legacy locomotive may include removing a generator and a control apparatus configured for diesel fuel, and installing a kit of apparatus configured to be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. A railway system for use by locomotives powered by hydrogen has one or more hydrogen-generation stations deployed near a track of the railway system.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first port and a second port operably coupled to a format conversion module each of which is at least partially disposed within a housing. The first port is operably coupled to a cable configured to transfer a first data unit having a first format associated with a first communication medium to the first port. The format conversion module receives the first data unit from the first port and converts the first data unit from the first format to a second format associated with a second communication medium to produce a second data unit. The second port is operably coupled to a wireless access point that is physically distinct from the housing. The second port is configured to receive the second data unit and send the second data unit to the wireless access point.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first port and a second port operably coupled to a format conversion module each of which is at least partially disposed within a housing. The first port is operably coupled to a cable configured to transfer a first data unit having a first format associated with a first communication medium to the first port. The format conversion module receives the first data unit from the first port and converts the first data unit from the first format to a second format associated with a second communication medium to produce a second data unit. The second port is operably coupled to a wireless access point that is physically distinct from the housing. The second port is configured to receive the second data unit and send the second data unit to the wireless access point.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a systems and methods of loss prevention, discovery, and tracking of personal belongings through the use of wireless hardware and mobile electronic devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, and portable computers. One embodiment of the present invention may be directed to a mobile communication device comprising a processor, an antenna, a transceiver device electrically coupled to the antenna and the processor, and a computer readable medium coupled to the processor and comprising code executable by the processor to implement a method. The method may include receiving a wireless communication from a wireless apparatus attached to an object, determining a signal strength reading from the communication, determining if the signal strength reading is below an adaptable alert threshold, and if the signal strength reading is below the alert threshold, alerting a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for idle speed control based on variable torque converter load. An automobile can include an idle throttle variation unit. The idle throttle variation unit can include, for example, a throttle, an engine, a torque converter, a transmission, multiple sensors, an engine control unit (“ECU”), and/or a memory. The multiple sensors can detect engine output speed data corresponding to engine output speed, and/or transmission output speed data corresponding to transmission input speed. The throttle can control airflow to the engine to match a target total airflow for a target idle engine speed. The ECU can determine the target total airflow for the throttle using a target total airflow table which includes target total airflow values corresponding to the engine output peed, the transmission input speed, and/or a torque converter speed ratio.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a systems and methods of loss prevention, discovery, and tracking of personal belongings through the use of wireless hardware and mobile electronic devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, and portable computers. One embodiment of the present invention may be directed to a mobile communication device comprising a processor, an antenna, a transceiver device electrically coupled to the antenna and the processor, and a computer readable medium coupled to the processor and comprising code executable by the processor to implement a method. The method may include receiving a wireless communication from a wireless apparatus attached to an object, determining a signal strength reading from the communication, determining if the signal strength reading is below an adaptable alert threshold, and if the signal strength reading is below the alert threshold, alerting a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for idle speed control based on variable torque converter load. An automobile can include an idle throttle variation unit. The idle throttle variation unit can include, for example, a throttle, an engine, a torque converter, a transmission, multiple sensors, an engine control unit (“ECU”), and/or a memory. The multiple sensors can detect engine output speed data corresponding to engine output speed, and/or transmission output speed data corresponding to transmission input speed. The throttle can control airflow to the engine to match a target total airflow for a target idle engine speed. The ECU can determine the target total airflow for the throttle using a target total airflow table which includes target total airflow values corresponding to the engine output peed, the transmission input speed, and/or a torque converter speed ratio.

Abstract: Providing a plurality of fans within an enclosure. A system implementing this technique can include an enclosure, a heat sink in thermal communication with the enclosure, electronic components at least partially sealed within the enclosure, an eXclusive OR (XOR) fan array, a monitoring engine, and a control engine. A method implementing this technique can include using a heat sink to dissipate heat generated by electronic components within an enclosure; determining that each of the fans of a XOR fan array are stopped, selecting one and only one of the fans of the XOR fan array for operation, and operating the fan to increase air flow within the enclosure, thereby increasing the efficiency of the heat sink.

Abstract: The subject invention provides methods for improving livestock health. In specific embodiments, the invention provides methods for accelerating and/or augmenting livestock growth; improving immunity; and enhancing fertility in livestock. To do so, the present invention provides materials and methods for administering a cysteamine compound to livestock.

Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods for modulating a variety of biological factors to treat biological conditions associated with the factors. In one embodiment of the invention, a cysteamine compound is administered to a patient to treat hypercholesterolemia and/or complications associated with hypercholesterolemia. In another embodiment, a cysteamine compound is administered to a patient to prevent the onset of diabetes in an at-risk patient and/or treat or prevent the onset of diabetes-associated complications.

Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods for treating allergy in animals. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides methods for alleviating an animal's hypersensitive response to allergens, including, without limitation, migraine, asthma, allergic rhinitis, digestive disturbances, coeliac disease, conjunctivitis, urticaria, eczema, drowsiness, hyperactivity (in children), tinnitus, recurrent sinusitis and ear infections. Specifically exemplified herein is the use of a cysteamine compound to reduce the hypersensitive response in animals to allergens. In a preferred embodiment, oral administration of cysteamine hydrochloride to an animal diagnosed with an allergy can substantially reduce the animal's reaction to the allergen.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for forming a template cell on the input/output (I/O) surface of an integrated circuit (IC). The first metal layer of the cell includes a plurality of parallel bus lines extending from one edge of the cell to the other. A second underlying metal layer includes bus lines extending in an orthogonal direction to the first layer lines. A signal routing layer underlies the second metal layer, with a routing channel located around the edges of the cell, and ESD and output buffer circuits placed inside of the routing channel. The bus lines of the first and second metal layers, and the routing channel of the signal routing layer, have connection areas so that connections are formed by abutting the cells. Each cell also includes a flip-chip solder pad overlying the first metal layer that can be connected by a via to either the first or second metal layer.