Abstract: A memory cell unit and a recurrent neural network including memory cell units are provided. The memory cell unit includes a first time gate configured to control a cell state value of the memory cell unit, based on a phase signal of an oscillatory frequency, and a second time gate configured to control an output value of the memory cell unit, based on the phase signal.

Abstract: A stamping tool and a method for deforming a part with the stamping tool are disclosed. The stamping tool may include an array of striking members (e.g., pins), each striking member capable of being actuated independently with respect to the other striking members. In some embodiments, the stamping tool is part of a system having a vision system and a computing device. The vision system is capable of scanning the part to determine a location or location in which the array of striking members will engage the part. The deforming operation can include a rework operation subsequent to another process, or alternatively, the deforming operation can include deforming the part such that the part includes a three-dimensional shape. Also, the part can be a two-dimensional or three-dimensional part made from metal (e.g., aluminum, steel) or plastic.

Abstract: A neural network conversion method and a recognition apparatus that implements the method are provided. A method of converting an analog neural network (ANN) to a spiking neural network (SNN) normalizes first parameters of a trained ANN based on a reference activation that is set to be proximate to a maximum activation of artificial neurons included in the ANN, and determines second parameters of an SNN based on the normalized first parameters.

Abstract: A recurrent neural network including an input layer, a hidden layer, and an output layer, wherein the hidden layer includes hybrid memory cell units, each of the hybrid memory cell units including a first memory cells of a first type, the first memory cells being configured to remember a first cell state value fed back to each of gates to determine a degree to which each of the gates is open or closed, and configured to continue to update the first cell state value, and a second memory cells of a second type, each second memory cell of the second memory cells including a first time gate configured to control a second cell state value of the second memory cell based on phase signals of an oscillatory frequency, and a second time gate configured to control an output value of the second memory cell based on the phase signals, and each second memory cell of the second memory cells being configured to remember the second cell state value.

Abstract: A memory cell unit and a recurrent neural network including memory cell units are provided. The memory cell unit includes a first time gate configured to control a cell state value of the memory cell unit, based on a phase signal of an oscillatory frequency, and a second time gate configured to control an output value of the memory cell unit, based on the phase signal.

Abstract: A machine-learning method is provided, in which a restricted Boltzmann Machine (RBM) is modified to be effectively operate in an online environment by training a learning parameter asynchronously based on spiking events which occurs only when a spiking timing of a visual layer and a spiking timing of a hidden layer are within predetermined time window.

Abstract: A stamping tool and a method for deforming a part with the stamping tool are disclosed. The stamping tool may include an array of striking members (e.g., pins), each striking member capable of being actuated independently with respect to the other striking members. In some embodiments, the stamping tool is part of a system having a vision system and a computing device. The vision system is capable of scanning the part to determine a location or location in which the array of striking members will engage the part. The deforming operation can include a rework operation subsequent to another process, or alternatively, the deforming operation can include deforming the part such that the part includes a three-dimensional shape. Also, the part can be a two-dimensional or three-dimensional part made from metal (e.g., aluminum, steel) or plastic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical K-wire for guiding a bone screw comprising a longitudinal channel, which said K-wire comprises a proximal and a distal end, wherein a closure element for closing-off the distal end outlet opening of the longitudinal channel of the bone screw is arranged or formed at the distal end. Furthermore, an improved surgical screw system is proposed comprising a bone screw and such a surgical K-wire.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated methodology providing a processor-controlled end effector that is selectively moveable according to end effector coordinates. A camera is positioned to detect objects according to camera coordinates that overlap the end effector coordinates. Logic executes computer instructions stored in memory to obtain a plurality of paired values of end effector coordinates and camera coordinates for each of a plurality of fiducial features, and to derive a transformation function from the plurality of paired values mapping the camera coordinates to the end effector coordinates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical K-wire for guiding a bone screw comprising a longitudinal channel, which said K-wire comprises a proximal and a distal end, wherein a closure element for closing-off the distal end outlet opening of the longitudinal channel of the bone screw is arranged or formed at the distal end. Furthermore, an improved surgical screw system is proposed comprising a bone screw and such a surgical K-wire.

Abstract: A fusion cage of the present invention includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and an insert portion adapted to be received therebetween, wherein the geometry of the fusion cage corresponds substantially to the geometry of a void into which the fusion cage is to be inserted. Also described is a novel tool for insertion of a fusion cage and a novel method for designing a fusion cage or other surgical implant for filling a void identified within a patient.

Abstract: A fusion cage of the present invention includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and an insert portion adapted to be received therebetween, wherein the geometry of the fusion cage corresponds substantially to the geometry of a void into which the fusion cage is to be inserted. Also described is a novel tool for insertion of a fusion cage and a novel method for designing a fusion cage or other surgical implant for filling a void identified within a patient.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides an integrated circuit having a plurality of output drivers for driving signals from the integrated circuit and having a plurality of supply terminals to apply a supply voltage to the integrated circuit, the plurality of output drivers being supplied by the supply voltage, wherein the plurality of output drivers have a first output driver group having one or a plurality of the output drivers and a second output driver group having one or a plurality of the output drivers, wherein a first supply line segment is provided to supply the output drivers of the first output driver group, and a second supply line segment is provided to supply the output drivers of the second output driver group, wherein the first supply line segment may be supplied with the supply voltage via a first supply terminal and the second supply line segment may be supplied with the supply voltage via a second supply terminal, wherein the first supply line segment is electrically connected to the secon

Abstract: A method for protecting and merging a cantilevered flexure. In accordance with various embodiments. A carrier support surface supports a distal end of a cantilevered flexure. A merge support surface of a merge tool is aligned with a medial portion of the flexure. The merge support surface is used to displace the distal end of the flexure from the carrier support surface and to advance a transducer supported by said distal end to a final position.

Abstract: A wireless communication device coupled to a wave antenna that provides greater increased durability and impedance matching. The wave antenna is a conductor that is curved in alternating sections. The wireless communication device is coupled to the wave antenna to provide wireless communication. The wireless communication device and wave antenna may be placed on objects, goods, or other articles of manufacture that are subject to forces such that the wave antenna may be stretched or compressed during the manufacture and/or use of such object, good or article of manufacture. The wave antenna, because of its curved structure, is capable of stretching and compressing more easily than other structures, reducing the wireless communication device's susceptibility to damage or breakage that might render the wireless communication device coupled to the wave antenna unable to properly communicate information wirelessly.

Abstract: A flexible rail section on which a carriage can be transported may include a longitudinal slot that is essentially parallel to a direction of carriage travel, wherein the flexible rail section can connect two misaligned rails. The flexible rail section may include transverse slots intersecting the flexible rail section in one or more directions. A flexible rail section on which a carriage can be transported may be made from an elastomer, wherein the flexible rail section can connect two misaligned rails.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for mating a base deck to an assembly nest are disclosed. The method incorporates use of an alignment post supported by a visco-elastic damping material and a cam controlled mechanical finger, each precluding exposure of excessive mechanical shock impacting a base deck during alignment and positioning of the base deck within an assembly nest. The method further incorporates use of a lift deck supported by a gimbal bearing mechanism. The gimbal bearing mechanism provides attitude compliance adjustment between a base deck datum surface, and a corresponding assembly nest datum surface. Attitude compliance adjustment is promoted by a gimbaling of the lift deck about a centralized spherical bearing of the gimbal bearing mechanism, which occurs subsequent to the alignment and positioning of the base deck in respective said first and second directions and during engagement of the base deck with the assembly nest.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting and merging a head stack assembly with a disc stack of a data storage device. The head stack assembly comprises a cantilevered flexure which supports a transducer at a distal end thereof. A carrier includes a carrier support surface arranged to contactingly support the distal end of the flexure. A merge tool is adapted to merge the transducer with a recording surface of the disc stack. The merge tool includes a merge support surface arranged to contactingly support a medial portion of the flexure while the carrier support surface is disposed between the merge support surface and the transducer. The transducer is merged by aligning the merge support surface with the medial portion of the flexure, and using the merge support surface to displace the distal end of the flexure from the carrier support surface and advance the transducer to a final position.

Abstract: A wireless communication device coupled to a wave antenna that provides greater increased durability and impedance matching. The wave antenna is a conductor that is curved in alternating sections. The wireless communication device is coupled to the wave antenna to provide wireless communication. The wireless communication device and wave antenna may be placed on objects, goods, or other articles of manufacture that are subject to forces such that the wave antenna may be stretched or compressed during the manufacture and/or use of such object, good or article of manufacture. The wave antenna, because of its curved structure, is capable of stretching and compressing more easily than other structures, reducing the wireless communication device's susceptibility to damage or breakage that might render the wireless communication device coupled to the wave antenna unable to properly communicate informaton wirelessly.

Abstract: An apparatus for workpiece assembly is disclosed. In the illustrated embodiment, the apparatus includes a carousel which rotates between a plurality of assembly stations for assembly. Workpieces are loaded onto or unloaded from the carousel at a load/unload station and the carousel rotates to position workpieces proximate to the plurality of assembly stations. As illustrated workpieces are loaded into a plurality of assembly nests on the carousel. The plurality of assembly nests include alignment fingers rotatable with the plurality of assembly nests or carousel to align components, for example to align discs of a hydrodynamic spindle assembly for merge operations.