Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes attaching a first die pad of a semiconductor die to a central pad of a package leadframe. The first die pad is located in a central region on an active side of the semiconductor die. A second die pad of the semiconductor die is connected a lead of the package lead frame. The second die pad is located in a periphery region on the active side of the semiconductor die. An encapsulant encapsulates a portion of the semiconductor die and a portion of the package leadframe. A backside surface of the semiconductor die is exposed at a top major surface of the encapsulant, and a backside surface of the central pad exposed at a bottom major surface of the encapsulant.

Abstract: A robotic garden tool includes at least one sensor configured to generate signals associated with an object within an operating area. A first electronic processor of the robotic garden tool receives, from the at least one sensor, an obstacle signal associated with an obstacle located within the operating area. The first electronic processor determines a first location of the robotic garden tool at a time corresponding to when the first electronic processor received the obstacle signal. The first electronic processor determines a second location of the obstacle based on the obstacle signal and the first location of the garden tool. The first electronic processor generates mapping information of the operating area that includes a virtual boundary based on the second location of the obstacle. The first electronic processor controls the robotic garden tool in the operating area to remain outside of the virtual boundary based on the mapping information.

Abstract: A method of creating a virtual boundary for a robotic garden tool includes receiving location coordinates of a location in which the robotic garden tool is intended to be operated. The method also includes retrieving, from a first server and based on the location coordinates, a preexisting visual media file of the location in which the robotic garden tool is intended to be operated. The preexisting visual media file includes metadata that includes coordinate information of the location shown in the preexisting visual media file. The method includes generating virtual boundary coordinates of the virtual boundary based at least partially on the preexisting visual media file and the coordinate information. The method includes controlling, with a first electronic processor of the robotic garden tool, the robotic garden tool to be confined by the virtual boundary to remain in an operating area during operation of the robotic garden tool.

Abstract: A communication system may include a robotic garden tool with an electronic processor that may be configured to determine (i) a plurality of relative distances between the robotic garden tool and an object as the object moves in the operating area, and (ii) one or more locations of the robotic garden tool as the object moves in the operating area. The electronic processor may be further configured to determine a respective location of the one or more locations of the robotic garden tool at a respective time at which data was captured that allowed for the determination of each relative distance of the plurality of relative distances. A virtual boundary may be generated using each relative distance in combination with the respective location of the robotic garden tool at the respective time at which the data was captured that allowed for the determination of each relative distance.

Abstract: A communication system may include a robotic garden tool, a first external device, and a server device. The first external device receives a user input of a selected lawn pattern, and generates, on a display of the first external device, a three-dimensional representation of a lawn surface based on the selected lawn pattern. The first external device transmits the lawn pattern information corresponding to the selected lawn pattern to a server device and to the robotic garden tool. The server device transmits the lawn pattern information to a second external device. The robotic garden tool receives the lawn pattern information from the first external device, and controls an operation of the robotic garden tool on a real-world lawn based on the lawn pattern information to generate the selected lawn pattern on the real-world lawn.

Abstract: A case for an aerosol delivery device, and a method for using the case, is described and can include a lid having an open position and a closed position; a magnet and hall sensor pair configured to provide a signal indicative of whether the lid is in the open position or the closed position; and a controller configured to receive a signal from the hall sensor indicative of whether the lid is open or closed.

Abstract: A blade height adjustment mechanism for use with a lawn mower having a deck and a blade. The blade height adjustment mechanism has an actuator and a biasing member. The actuator is configured to adjust a height of the blade with respect to the deck in a height adjustment direction. The biasing member is configured to provide a force for supporting the blade. The force defines an axis that is transverse to the height adjustment direction.

Abstract: A robotic garden tool including a deck, a blade motor configured to rotate a blade about a blade axis, and a mount axially movable with respect to the deck along the blade axis. The garden tool also includes a worm shaft mounted for rotation with respect to the deck about a worm axis, the work shaft forming a threaded interface with the mount such that rotation of the worm shaft about the worm axis causes the mount to move axially with respect to the deck. The garden tool also includes a manual actuator configured to move with respect to the deck in response to receiving a manual actuation force by an operator, where the manual actuator is in operable communication with the worm shaft such that movement of the manual actuator with respect to the deck causes the worm shaft to rotate about the worm axis.

Abstract: A charging station for use with a robotic tool, the charging station including a first column defining a first column axis, a second column defining a second column axis. The charging station also including a first charging terminal pivotably coupled to the first column for rotation about the first column axis, where the first charging terminal includes at least one electrode, and a second charging terminal pivotably coupled to the second column for rotation about the second column axis, where the second charging terminal includes at least one electrode.

Abstract: A travel service system makes it possible for a driver to pick up a passenger quickly and accurately. The system obtains map information including real-scene picture information, determines a geographic coordinate, obtains a real-scene picture of the geographic coordinate, and analyzes the real-scene picture to identify a salient object in the real-scene picture. A preferable target position is determined on the basis of the identified salient object. The identified salient object and the preferable target position on the real-scene picture are marked. The real-scene picture with the marked salient object and the preferable marked target position are sent to a receiving terminal.

Abstract: A robotic garden tool for use with a boundary wire producing an electromagnetic field, the robotic garden tool including a body, one or more wheels coupled to the body, a working tool coupled to the body, and a first sensor set coupled to the body. Where the first sensor set includes a first sensor configured to detect the orientation and magnitude of the electromagnetic field along a first detection axis, and a second sensor configured to detect the orientation and magnitude of the electromagnetic field along a second detection axis and output a signal representative thereof. The garden tool also including a controller in operable communication with the first sensor set, where the controller is configured to determine the relative location of the boundary wire with respect to the first sensor set based at least in part on the signals output by the first and second sensors.

Abstract: A communication system may include a robotic garden tool and an external device. The robotic garden tool may be configured to receive a first location signal from a satellite, and to transmit calibration information regarding the first location signal to the external device. The robotic garden tool may be configured to remain stationary to act as a first base station with respect to the external device that is moved in an operating area during creation of a virtual boundary by the external device. The external device may be configured to determine, based on (i) the first location signal that is also received by the external device from the satellite and (ii) the calibration information from the robotic garden tool, a plurality of locations of the external device to be used as waypoints to generate the virtual boundary as the external device is moved within the operating area.

Abstract: A charging station for use with a robotic garden tool, the charging station including a base having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface of the base being configured to be supported on a support surface, a charging terminal coupled to the upper surface of the base, where the charging terminal includes a positive electrode and a ground electrode electrically insulated from the positive electrode, where the positive electrode and the ground electrode are configured to selectively extend upward to a location vertically above the upper surface of the base.

Abstract: A charging station for use with a robotic tool, the charging station including a core having a first end and a second end, the first end of the core being configured to be supported on a support surface and the core defining a core axis. The charging station also including a charging terminal coupled to the core, where the charging terminal includes a disk-shaped body extending radially outwardly from the core, where the charging terminal includes a lateral plane subdividing the body into a first sub-section and a second sub-section, and where a positive electrode is positioned on an exterior surface of the first sub-section and where a ground electrode is positioned on an exterior surface of the second sub-section.

Abstract: A garden tool includes a prime mover, a housing, a power source, and a door. The housing defines a power source compartment. The housing also defines a first aperture and a second aperture each in communication with the power source compartment. The power source is configured to provide power to the prime mover. The power source is removably receivable in the power source compartment. The door is configured to move between a closed position in which the first aperture is closed and an open position in which the first aperture is open. The second aperture is configured to provide fluid communication between the power source compartment and an external environment for draining fluid from the power source compartment.

Abstract: A charging station for use with a robotic garden tool having a charging port, the charging station including a pad having a top surface, a hub extending from the top surface to produce a distal end, a charging terminal configured to form a temporary electrical connection with the charging port of the robotic garden tool, where the charging terminal is adjustable relative to the pad.

Abstract: A method of turning a robotic garden tool in the presence of an object, where the robotic garden tool includes a body with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The method includes moving the robotic garden tool in a first direction of travel with the first end serving as the leading end, stopping the robotic garden tool at a first location spaced a predetermined distance from the object, rotating the robotic garden tool when in the first location, and moving the robotic garden tool away from the first location in a second direction of travel with the second end serving as the leading end.

Abstract: A robotic garden tool including a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, one or more wheels rotatably coupled to the body, and a cutting assembly coupled to the body. The robotic garden tool also includes a first grass comb positioned between the cutting assembly and the first end, and a second grass comb positioned between the cutting assembly and the second end.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery system comprising an airflow sensor in a sensor chamber defined by one or more chamber walls and a deformable membrane attached to at least one of the one or more chamber walls, wherein the membrane is attached to the one or more chamber walls over more than half of its surface area.

Abstract: A metal housing for an aerosol provision device is described and can include a printed circuit board mounted within the metal housing; a first contact spring providing an electrical connection between a first connection point on an inside of the metal housing and a ground connection of the printed circuit board; and a second contact spring providing an electrical connection between a second connection point on the inside surface of the metal housing and an antenna signal output for providing an antenna signal for transmission by the metal housing. The metal housing includes a radiating conductor element extending from a first surface element to a second surface element, wherein the first and second connection points are provided on the radiating conductor element and wherein a distance between the first and second surface elements is at least one quarter of a wavelength of the antenna signal transmission.