Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for reducing GPU load by programmatically controlling shading rates in computer graphics. GPU load may be reduced by applying different shading rates to different screen regions. By reading the depth buffer of previous frames and performing image processing, thresholds may be calculated that control the shading rates. The approach may be run on any platform that supports VRS hardware and primitive- or image-based VRS. The approach may be applied on a graphics driver installed on a client device, in a firmware layer between hardware and a driver, in a software layer between a driver and an application, or in hardware on the client device. The approach is flexible and adaptable and calculates and sets the variable rate shading based on the graphics generated by an application without requiring the application developer to manually set variable rate shading.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and a system for pretensioning fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) sleeves surrounding an assembly of parts. The method includes application of pretensioning FRP sleeves surrounding a permanent magnet rotor with surface magnets.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for reducing GPU load by programmatically controlling shading rates in computer graphics. GPU load may be reduced by applying different shading rates to different screen regions. By reading the depth buffer of previous frames and performing image processing, thresholds may be calculated that control the shading rates. The approach may be run on any platform that supports VRS hardware and primitive- or image-based VRS. The approach may be applied on a graphics driver installed on a client device, in a firmware layer between hardware and a driver, in a software layer between a driver and an application, or in hardware on the client device. The approach is flexible and adaptable and calculates and sets the variable rate shading based on the graphics generated by an application without requiring the application developer to manually set variable rate shading.

Abstract: Disclosed are reinforced structures. The structures are comprised of reinforced elements that have continuous fibers embedded in a matrix material. The reinforced elements are combined in a matrix material to form a desired shape of reinforced structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are reinforced structures. The structures are comprised of reinforced elements that have continuous fibers embedded in a matrix material. The reinforced elements are combined in a matrix material to form a desired shape of reinforced structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects formed of successive layerwise consolidation of layers of a build material which can be consolidated by an energy beam. The apparatus may include a determination device confirmed to determine at least one parameter of the energy beam for a specific build material, wherein the determination device comprises at least one determination base body arrangeable or arranged in a beam guiding plane, in particular a build plane; and a tempering unit confirmed to temper the determination base body. Determination devices, along with methods, are also provided for determining at least one parameter of an energy beam of an apparatus for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a graphics scene detection technique that provides an adaptive scale factor dependent on an image quality, such that certain images may be downscaled prior to being displayed to preserve system resources without significantly affecting image quality for a user. The inventors recognized and appreciated that certain images may be presented at a lower resolution to a user without being perceived as lower image quality. Some aspects provide a scene detection module that determines a quality score from a graphic command output for an image. Depending on the quality score, the scene detection module may output a quality-aware scale factor that can be applied to reduce pixel resolution of an image before displaying the image to a user. Resultingly, the computing device may be improved by saving system resources including memory bandwidth, processing power for other apps or instances, without negatively affecting visual perception of the scene.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects (2) by means of successive layerwise selective consolidation of layers of a build material (3) which can be consolidated by means of an energy source (4), which apparatus (1) comprises an optical unit (10) with at least one optical surface (9) arranged in a process chamber (6) of the apparatus (1), wherein the apparatus (1) comprises at least one determination device (12) with at least one light source (13) and at least one determination unit (14) adapted to determine at least one radiation parameter of radiation (15) emitted from the light source (13) and reflected at the optical surface (9) of the optical unit (10), wherein the determination device (12) is adapted to determine at least one condition information of the optical unit (10) based on the determined radiation parameter.

Abstract: Apparatus for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects by means of successive layerwise selective irradiation and consolidation of layers of a build material which can be consolidated by means of an energy beam, which apparatus comprises an irradiation device adapted to guide an energy beam across a build plane, wherein a calibration device is provided comprising a positioning unit, a determination unit and a calibration unit, preferably arranged in a process chamber of the apparatus, that is adapted to at least partially reflect the energy beam, wherein the irradiation device is adapted to guide the energy beam to the calibration unit for generating a reflected part of the energy beam, wherein the positioning unit is adapted to position the irradiation device dependent on at least one parameter of the reflected part of the energy beam determined via the determination unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and a system for pretensioning fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) sleeves surrounding an assembly of parts. The method includes application of pretensioning FRP sleeves surrounding a permanent magnet rotor with surface magnets.

Abstract: Disclosed are reinforced structures. The structures are comprised of reinforced elements that have continuous fibers embedded in a matrix material. The reinforced elements are combined in a matrix material to form a desired shape of reinforced structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects formed of selective consolidation of layers of a build material is provided. The apparatus may include a determination device configured to determine at least one parameter of the energy beam, wherein the determination device comprises at least one determination base body arranged in a beam guiding plane, wherein at least one surface parameter of a surface of the determination base body is defined dependent on a surface parameter of a specific build material arranged in a build plane in an additive manufacturing process performed on the apparatus. Determination devices and methods are also generally provided for determining at least one parameter of an energy beam of an apparatus for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects.

Abstract: An apparatus for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects formed of successive layerwise consolidation of layers of a build material which can be consolidated by an energy beam. The apparatus may include a determination device confirmed to determine at least one parameter of the energy beam for a specific build material, wherein the determination device comprises at least one determination base body arrangeable or arranged in a beam guiding plane, in particular a build plane; and a tempering unit confirmed to temper the determination base body. Determination devices, along with methods, are also provided for determining at least one parameter of an energy beam of an apparatus for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided with an independent power framework for a first subsystem and another independent power framework for a processor subsystem that receives messages from the first subsystem.

Abstract: A charging and discharging system is disclosed. The charging and discharging system includes a first cell assembly and a second cell assembly. The first battery cell assembly includes a first cell, a first connecting piece, and a second connecting piece. The second cell assembly includes a second cell, a third connecting piece, and a fourth connecting piece. The first connecting piece and the second connecting piece connect the first cell to a circuit board. The third connecting piece and the fourth connecting piece connect the second cell to the circuit board. A length of the third connecting piece and the fourth connecting piece is greater than a total length of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece. A resistivity of the third connecting piece and the fourth connecting piece is smaller than a length of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece.

Abstract: An integrated circuit is provided with an independent power framework for a first subsystem and another independent power framework for a processor subsystem that receives messages from the first subsystem.

Abstract: A battery indicating its own power level and temperature includes a transparent enclosure, a first, a second, and a third switch, a first, a second, and a third lighting member coupled to the first switch and a main chip. The main chip switches on the first and second switches to enable visible color indications of two different power states of the battery, and switches on the third lighting member to indicate with color a high battery temperature, all colors being visible through the transparent enclosure.

Abstract: An apparatus for indicating power level of battery includes a computer base, a cover pivotally mounted to the computer base, and a battery module mounted to the cover. The battery module includes a battery volume calculating chip and a first battery. The battery volume calculating chip includes a first power level detecting pin. An anode of the first battery is electrically coupled to the first power level detecting pin. A cathode of the first battery is grounded. The battery volume calculating chip detects power level information of the first battery by the first power level detecting pin. The battery volume calculating chip calculates power level of the first battery according to the power level information, and transmits power level of the first battery to the computer base by the data signal output pin. The computer base displays power level of the first battery on the battery module.

Abstract: A charging and discharging system is disclosed. The charging and discharging system includes a first cell assembly and a second cell assembly. The first battery cell assembly includes a first cell, a first connecting piece, and a second connecting piece. The second cell assembly includes a second cell, a third connecting piece, and a fourth connecting piece. The first connecting piece and the second connecting piece connect the first cell to a circuit board. The third connecting piece and the fourth connecting piece connect the second cell to the circuit board. A length of the third connecting piece and the fourth connecting piece is greater than a total length of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece. A resistivity of the third connecting piece and the fourth connecting piece is smaller than a length of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece.

Abstract: A battery module includes a casing and a plurality of battery cells installed in the casing. The casing includes a sloping side panel. Widths of the casing along a first direction become narrower gradually towards a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The plurality of battery cells is arranged in a plurality of columns. The plurality of columns of battery cells becomes shorter gradually towards the second direction. Each column of battery cells abuts the sloping side panel.