Abstract: A GmAPD FPA having increased tolerance optical overstress includes a limit resistor that is monolithically integrated into each pixel in the FPA, and which limits the magnitude of the current entering the read out integrated circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, a novel crystalline free-plate habit or morphology, processes for preparing the crystalline free-plate habit, and uses of the crystalline free-plate habit of the L-arginine salt of (R)-2-(7-(4-cyclopentyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyloxy)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclo-penta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid (Compound 1) in the treatment of S1P1 receptor-associated disorders, for example, diseases and disorders mediated by lymphocytes, transplant rejection, autoimmune diseases and disorders, inflammatory diseases and disorders (e.g., acute and chronic inflammatory conditions), cancer, and conditions characterized by an underlying defect in the vascular integrity or that are associated with angiogenesis such as may be pathologic (e.g., as may occur in inflammation, tumor development, and atherosclerosis).

Abstract: A wireless microphone system utilizes an antenna structure that supports dual frequency bands. With some embodiments, the wireless microphone system comprises a first apparatus (for example, a wireless transmitter) and an attached second apparatus (for example, an attached microphone), where the chassis of the first apparatus and the housing of the second apparatus support the antenna structure through an electrical connector (for example, through an outer shell of a Cannon (XLR) connector) between the two apparatuses. The chassis and the housing may support first and second halves of a dipole antenna, respectively. The first apparatus supports first and second electrical circuits that are operational within a first and second frequency band, respectively, and that connect to first and second input ports of a combining circuit (for example, a diplexer filter). The output port of the combining circuit connects to the housing through the electrical connector.

Abstract: A head mounted display assembly is provided. The head mounted display assembly comprises a head supported structural frame to support a display viewable by a user of the assembly, the structural frame including upper and lower surfaces. The assembly comprises a mounting interface on the lower surface of the structural frame, the mounting interface for releasably coupling an accessory device to the assembly. The mounting interface comprises a magnetic portion for attracting an opposing magnetic portion of the accessory device upon alignment of the accessory device with the mounting interface, and for repelling the magnetic portion of the accessory device upon misalignment of the accessory device with the mounting interface, and a communication interface for communicating data with the accessory device.

Abstract: A system and method are described for carrying out machine learning-based automated laundry machine error/degraded status detection and maintenance by use of acoustic sensor data rendered by the laundry machines and applied to a plurality of machine learning models for use with acoustic data rendered by the laundry machines.

Abstract: In an example in accordance with the present disclosure, an input movement tracking device is described. The input movement tracking device comprises a tracking device housing and a connector to mechanically attach the tracking device housing to an input device. The input movement tracking device also includes an electrical connector to receive input from the input device to be transmitted to a host computing device. A tracking system disposed within the tracking device housing tracks a position and orientation of the tracking device housing and the input device in physical space and a transceiver disposed within the tracking device housing communicates with the host computing device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention involve using biometric templates to wirelessly authenticate individuals. In one embodiment, a mobile device may generate a first biometric template and a first public value from a first biometric sample of a user and generate a first cryptographic key by passing the first biometric template to a fuzzy extractors generate function. An access device may generate a second biometric template from a second biometric sample of the user, generate a second secret cryptographic key by passing the second biometric template and the first public value to the fuzzy extractors reproduce function, encrypt the second biometric template with the second secret cryptographic key, and broadcast the encrypted template to a plurality of nearby mobile devices including the mobile device. If the mobile device is able to decrypt the encrypted template with the first cryptographic key, the access device can associate the user with the mobile device.

Abstract: An example system includes a processor to receive a high-level design representation of a system architecture. The processor can synthesize a logic design and generate an associated synthesis history based on the high-level hardware design representation. The processor can then execute an equivalence check between the high-level design and the synthesized logic design based on the generated synthesis history.

Abstract: A photodetector which comprises a measurement layer (15) and at least a first photoactive layer (11) which covers the measurement layer (15). The measurement layer (15) may be a transistor channel or a charge accumulation electrode. The conductivity type of the measurement layer is n-type, p-type or ambipolar and the first photoactive layer (11) exhibits intrinsic semiconductivity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system and method embodiments for generating a signal indicative of light received by a lidar unit that has a high signal-to-noise ratio. For example, the system includes a focal plane assembly (FPA) with an array of detectors. The FPA includes a micro-lens array (MLA) with an input surface that is configured to receive light, and an array of optics forming an output surface arranged along a focal plane that is configured to focus the light on the array of detectors. A mask is disposed over an outer portion of at least one of the input surface and the output surface. The mask is configured to absorb stray light and reduce optical noise within the MLA.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an optical element that has an optical metasurface including meta-atoms. In some instances, at least some of the meta-atoms have a first height and others of the meta-atoms have a second height that differs from the first height. In some instances, each meta-atom has a cross-section composed of a first metamaterial surrounded laterally by a second different metamaterial. Techniques for manufacturing such optical elements also are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides shrinkable films comprised of polyesters comprising certain combinations of glycols and diacids in particular proportions. These polyesters afford certain advantageous properties in the resulting shrinkable films, and thus are suitable as drop-in replacements for commercially available shrink films made using poly(vinyl chloride).

Abstract: This patent document describes techniques are related to an apparatus for an electronics box for an in-flight entertainment system. The electronics box comprises: a first module including a first group of electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system and having a housing accommodating a first board on which the first group of electronic components are disposed; and a second module detachably placed over the first module and having a second board on which a second group of electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system are disposed, the second board covered by a frame that forms a sealed enclosure with the housing, and wherein the first group of electronic components and the second group of electronic components are configured to provide power or data to at least one of the in-flight entertainment system that is located in a commercial passenger vehicle.

Abstract: In an example in accordance with the present disclosure, an extended reality system is described. The extended reality system includes an extended reality headset to be worn on a head and cover eyes of a user. An imaging device of the extended reality system captures an image of a portion of the user's face below the extended reality headset. An image analysis device of the extended reality system extracts, from the image, features of the portion of the user's face below the extended reality headset. The image analysis device also identifies the user based on a comparison between extracted features and a database of identified users.

Abstract: In an example in accordance with the present disclosure, an input movement tracking device is described. The input movement tracking device comprises a tracking device housing and a connector to mechanically attach the tracking device housing to an input device. The input movement tracking device also includes an electrical connector to receive input from the input device to be transmitted to a host computing device. A tracking system disposed within the tracking device housing tracks a position and orientation of the tracking device housing and the input device in physical space and a transceiver disposed within the tracking device housing communicates with the host computing device.

Abstract: This patent document describes techniques are related to an apparatus for an electronics box for an in-flight entertainment system. The electronics box comprises: a sealed enclosure including electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system disposed in a commercial passenger vehicle; and a cooling structure disposed on a surface of the sealed enclosure and includes: a fan introducing air from outside into the cooling structure, the air creating an air passage that is external to the sealed enclosure and extending along the surface of the sealed enclosure; one or more heat dissipation elements disposed in the air passage and configured to dissipate heat generated by the electronic components; and a duct cover covering the fan and the one or more heat dissipation elements and having an air inlet through which the air enters into the cooling structure.

Abstract: A hearing instrument may comprise a housing that defines a cavity, wherein the housing includes an inner side that is formed to conform with user anatomy, an outer side that is externally visible when the hearing instrument is placed within an ear of a user. The hearing instrument may further comprise circuitry disposed inside the cavity, wherein the circuitry includes an antenna disposed adjacent an inner surface of the outer side of the housing. A battery door may be attached to the housing, wherein the battery door is positioned such that a battery can be inserted and removed via the battery door, wherein upon insertion of the battery into the hearing instrument, the battery is disposed behind the antenna relative to the outer side of the housing.

Abstract: The invention provides shrinkable films comprised of polyesters comprising certain combinations of glycols and diacids in particular proportions. These polyesters afford certain advantageous properties in the resulting shrinkable films, and thus are suitable as drop-in replacements for commercially available shrink films made using poly(vinyl chloride).

Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for a continuous-wave (CW) radar system for detecting, geolocating, identifying, discriminating between, and mapping ferrous and non-ferrous metals in brackish and saltwater environments. The radar system (e.g., the CW radar system) generates multiple extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic waves simultaneously and uses said waves to detect, locate, and classify objects of interest. These objects include all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as changing material boundary layers (e.g., soil to water, sand to mud, rock to organic materials, water to air, etc.). The radar system (e.g., the CW radar system) is operable to detect objects of interest in near real time.

Abstract: A domestic appliance includes a wireless transmitter provided within the domestic appliance, the wireless transmitter configured to emit a signal; a wireless communication module provided within the domestic appliance, the wireless communication module establishing a wireless connection between the appliance and a remote terminal; and a controller provided within the domestic appliance. The controller is configured for emitting, via the wireless communication module, the signal, wherein the signal contains a table of information uniquely associated with the domestic appliance, the table of information comprising a model identification and an indication of wireless connectivity.