Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for training a neural network with augmented data. A dataset comprising a plurality of classes is obtained for training a neural network. Prior to initiation of training, the dataset may be augmented by performing affine transformations of the data in the dataset, wherein the amount of augmentation is determined by a data augmentation variable. The neural network is trained with the augmented dataset. A training loss and a difference of class accuracy for each class is determined. The data augmentation variable is updated based on the total loss and class accuracy for each class. The dataset is augmented by performing affine transformations of the data in the dataset according to the updated data augmentation variable, and the neural network is trained with the augmented dataset.

Abstract: A system for detecting changes in an electronic component and a method for operating a data processing system for finding events that predict an electronic component's failure are disclosed. The system includes an input port that receives a data stream that includes an ordered sequence of data values generated by the electronic component. A controller identifies a segment of the data stream (EDS), transforms the EDS to a CSV, and compares the CSV to a plurality of reference signature vectors (RSVs) to determine if the CSV is similar to any of the RSVs. Information identifying a new CSV is stored in an RSV database if the new CSV is similar to one of the RSVs, and a new RSV is created if the new CSV is not similar to any of the RSVs in said RSV database. A predictor RSV that occurs as the electronic component ages is identified.

Abstract: A system for recording and analyzing a data stream, a method for analyzing a data stream, and a computer readable memory that stores instructions that cause a computer to execute a method of analyzing a data stream are disclosed. The system includes an input port, output port, buffer, and controller. The controller identifies a segment, referred to as a new extracted data segment (EDS) of the data stream stored in a buffer, the new EDS satisfying an extraction protocol. The controller compares the new EDS to each of a plurality of reference data segments (RDSs) using a similarity protocol. A new RDS is created if the new EDS is not similar to an existing EDS. If the new EDS is similar to an RDS, the RDS is updated to list that new EDS as being similar.

Abstract: A method for operating a data processing system and computer readable medium causing a data processing system to execute that method are disclosed. The method includes causing the data processing system to receive a plurality of first EDSs classified into a plurality of first clusters and a first RDS for each of the plurality of first clusters and displaying, a first display for each of the first clusters and a RDS for each of the first clusters. The data processing system receives information from a user specifying one or more of the first clusters to be further clustered to arrive at a specified number of second clusters into which the specified one or more first clusters are to be classified, and performing a second clustering on the selected clusters. The method also includes displaying a second display that includes a plurality of second EDSs, classified into the second clusters.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for using a signal analyzer are disclosed. The apparatus includes an input port having a first plurality of input channels. The input port generates a digital data stream from each of the first plurality of input channels. The apparatus also includes a trigger bank having a second plurality of trigger processors, each trigger processor receiving a digital data stream chosen from the digital data streams and generating a trigger output having one of a plurality of possible values from the digital data stream. A trigger combiner that receives each of the trigger outputs and generates a trigger signal if the combined trigger outputs satisfy a predetermined criterion. A controller copies the digital data streams to a memory and copies the trigger processor outputs to the memory in response to the trigger combiner generating the trigger signal.

Abstract: A method for operating a data processing system and computer readable medium causing a data processing system to execute that method are disclosed. The method includes causing the data processing system to receive a plurality of first EDSs classified into a plurality of first clusters and a first RDS for each of the plurality of first clusters and displaying, a first display for each of the first clusters and a RDS for each of the first clusters. The data processing system receives information from a user specifying one or more of the first clusters to be further clustered to arrive at a specified number of second clusters into which the specified one or more first clusters are to be classified, and performing a second clustering on the selected clusters. The method also includes displaying a second display that includes a plurality of second EDSs, classified into the second clusters.

Abstract: A system for recording and analyzing a data stream, a method for analyzing a data stream, and a computer readable memory that stores instructions that cause a computer to execute a method of analyzing a data stream are disclosed. The system includes an input port, output port, buffer, and controller. The controller identifies a segment, referred to as a new extracted data segment (EDS) of the data stream stored in a buffer, the new EDS satisfying an extraction protocol. The controller compares the new EDS to each of a plurality of reference data segments (RDSs) using a similarity protocol. A new RDS is created if the new EDS is not similar to an existing EDS. If the new EDS is similar to an RDS, the RDS is updated to list that new EDS as being similar.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for using a signal analyzer are disclosed. The apparatus includes an input port having a first plurality of input channels. The input port generates a digital data stream from each of the first plurality of input channels. The apparatus also includes a trigger bank having a second plurality of trigger processors, each trigger processor receiving a digital data stream chosen from the digital data streams and generating a trigger output having one of a plurality of possible values from the digital data stream. A trigger combiner that receives each of the trigger outputs and generates a trigger signal if the combined trigger outputs satisfy a predetermined criterion. A controller copies the digital data streams to a memory and copies the trigger processor outputs to the memory in response to the trigger combiner generating the trigger signal.

Abstract: A test system measures parameters of a device under test (DUT), including a transistor. The test system includes a first voltage source unit for supplying a gate voltage; a second voltage source unit for supplying one of a drain voltage or a source voltage, the second voltage source having a current measurement device for detecting one of a drain current or a source current flowing through the transistor, respectively; a feedback unit for outputting a feedback current, based on the one of the drain or source currents; and an error amplifier for outputting a feedback control signal, based on comparison of the feedback current and a target current value. The first voltage source unit adjusts the gate voltage based on the feedback control signal so that the one of the drain or source currents converges to match the target current value.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a frame to accommodate more than two instrumentation modules; a multiplexed bus associated with the frame and including more than two connectors; and a sense instrumentation module and a source instrumentation module mounted in the frame, electrically connected to respective ones of the connectors, and collectively including a communication link, and a circuit path that includes, in series between a sense input and a source output, a sense circuit to generate a sense output signal representing a sensed parameter dependent on a source signal; a feedback controller to generate a control signal in response to the sense output signal; and a source circuit to generate the source signal in response to the control signal. The communication link is in the circuit path, and includes a bus transmitter and a bus receiver each configured to select a channel of the multiplexed bus via which to communicate.

Abstract: A test system measures parameters of a device under test (DUT), including a transistor. The test system includes a first voltage source unit for supplying a gate voltage; a second voltage source unit for supplying one of a drain voltage or a source voltage, the second voltage source having a current measurement device for detecting one of a drain current or a source current flowing through the transistor, respectively; a feedback unit for outputting a feedback current, based on the one of the drain or source currents; and an error amplifier for outputting a feedback control signal, based on comparison of the feedback current and a target current value. The first voltage source unit adjusts the gate voltage based on the feedback control signal so that the one of the drain or source currents converges to match the target current value.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a frame to accommodate more than two instrumentation modules; a multiplexed bus associated with the frame and including more than two connectors; and a sense instrumentation module and a source instrumentation module mounted in the frame, electrically connected to respective ones of the connectors, and collectively including a communication link, and a circuit path that includes, in series between a sense input and a source output, a sense circuit to generate a sense output signal representing a sensed parameter dependent on a source signal; a feedback controller to generate a control signal in response to the sense output signal; and a source circuit to generate the source signal in response to the control signal. The communication link is in the circuit path, and includes a bus transmitter and a bus receiver each configured to select a channel of the multiplexed bus via which to communicate.

Abstract: A food preparation plate is replaceable and engagement means for retaining the food preparation plate are present between the food preparation plate and a retaining part. The food preparation plate can move in translation in a direction perpendicular to a plane constituted by the retaining part. Two places on the back side of the food preparation plate that is retained in the retaining part can be simultaneously pressed in the direction of the front side by the digits of different hands; and by simultaneously pressing those two places with digits of different hands, the food preparation plate is moved in translation in the direction of the front side thereof, so as to release the engagement means and allow the food preparation plate to be detached.

Abstract: A food preparation plate is replaceable and engagement means for retaining the food preparation plate are present between the food preparation plate and a retaining part. The food preparation plate can move in translation in a direction perpendicular to a plane constituted by the retaining part. Two places on the back side of the food preparation plate that is retained in the retaining part can be simultaneously pressed in the direction of the front side by the digits of different hands; and by simultaneously pressing those two places with digits of different hands, the food preparation plate is moved in translation in the direction of the front side thereof, so as to release the engagement means and allow the food preparation plate to be detached.

Abstract: A print circuit board includes: a first surface; a guard plane disposed on an inner layer; a high insulated region formed on the first surface of the board so as to be opposed to the guard plane, the high insulated region being substantially surrounded by one or more first guard patterns; and a quasi-high insulated region formed on the first surface of the board so as to be disposed adjacent to the high insulated region. The quasi-high insulated region is substantially surrounded by at least a part of the one or more first guard patterns and by one or more second guard patterns, in which the one or more first guard patterns and the one or more second guard patterns are each formed by forming one or more trenches in the first surface of the board so as to expose the guard plane on a bottom surface of the trenches.

Abstract: A print circuit board includes: a first surface; a guard plane disposed on an inner layer; a high insulated region formed on the first surface of the board so as to be opposed to the guard plane, the high insulated region being substantially surrounded by one or more first guard patterns; and a quasi-high insulated region formed on the first surface of the board so as to be disposed adjacent to the high insulated region. The quasi-high insulated region is substantially surrounded by at least a part of the one or more first guard patterns and by one or more second guard patterns, in which the one or more first guard patterns and the one or more second guard patterns are each formed by forming one or more trenches in the first surface of the board so as to expose the guard plane on a bottom surface of the trenches.

Abstract: A method for optimizing a pattern generation program used in a signal generator comprising a generator for generating a signal pattern based on a pattern generation program, a memory for storing the signal pattern, and an output for outputting on a predetermined cycle the signal pattern stored by the memory, this optimizing method comprising an evaluation step for evaluating for each command of the pattern generation program whether it is necessary to develop the command in question of the program and a development step for developing the command.

Abstract: A high-speed correction of display panel luminance variation is performed by use of a display panel conversion data deciding method, which comprises a first measuring step for determining a first driving current of the light emitting elements of the display panel when the capacitors of the pixels other than pixels to be measured have not completely been discharged; a charging step for charging, by an analog voltage, the capacitors of the pixels to be measured; a second measuring step for determining a first driving current of the light emitting elements of the display panel when the capacitors of the pixels to be measured have been charged by the analog voltage; a driving current calculating step for determining, from the difference between the first and second driving currents, the driving current of the pixels to be measured; and a data calculating step for determining conversion data based on the driving current.

Abstract: A current/charge-voltage convert circuit having an operational amplifier and a capacitor connected between the input terminal and the output terminal of the operational amplifier, this current/charge-voltage convert circuit characterized in that it comprises a first pair of diodes connected in mutually opposing directions to this input terminal, a second pair of diodes connected in the opposite direction of this first pair of diodes to the respective other terminal of this first pair of diodes, a pair of current sources connected in mutually opposing directions to the respective other terminal of this first pair of diodes, a pair of switches connected to the respective other terminal of this first pair of diodes, and resistors connected between the respective other terminal of this second pair of diodes.

Abstract: The movable operating device includes a frame for fixedly supporting an object having a first surface, a plurality of movable members movably supported on the frame, and a movement control device for moving the movable members for positioning. At least one of the plurality of movable members includes an operating portion that is opposed to the first surface to perform an operation on the first surface. At least two of the plurality of movable members are driven by the movement control device such that respective reaction forces that are generated upon driving those movable members are reduced by each other, thereby restraining those reaction forces from being exerted on the frame.