Abstract: The present application describes an industrial drying apparatus for drying board precursor to form gypsum board, wherein the industrial drying apparatus comprises at least one electric heater. Use of the industrial drying apparatus and a method of drying a precursor board to form a gypsum board using the industrial drying apparatus are also described.

Abstract: A computing system that can receive an object search request from a user indicating a request to search for a specific object in an area traversed by one or more autonomous vehicle. The object search request can include a set of physical characteristics of the specific object. The computing system can then transmit a signal to an autonomous vehicle indicating a request for the autonomous vehicle to search for the specific object. The signal can cause the autonomous vehicle to transmit an image, selected based on a physical characteristic of the object, to the computing system. The computing system can then generate a score indicative of a difference between one or more physical characteristic of the object in the image and the specific object. The computing system can then selectively transmit the image to a mobile device operated by the user based on the score.

Abstract: A computing system that can receive an object search request from a user indicating a request to search for a specific object in an area traversed by one or more autonomous vehicle. The object search request can include a set of physical characteristics of the specific object. The computing system can then transmit a signal to an autonomous vehicle indicating a request for the autonomous vehicle to search for the specific object. The signal can cause the autonomous vehicle to transmit an image, selected based on a physical characteristic of the object, to the computing system. The computing system can then generate a score indicative of a difference between one or more physical characteristic of the object in the image and the specific object. The computing system can then selectively transmit the image to a mobile device operated by the user based on the score.

Abstract: A computing system that can receive an object search request from a user indicating a request to search for a specific object in an area traversed by one or more autonomous vehicle. The object search request can include a set of physical characteristics of the specific object. The computing system can then transmit a signal to an autonomous vehicle indicating a request for the autonomous vehicle to search for the specific object. The signal can cause the autonomous vehicle to transmit an image, selected based on a physical characteristic of the object, to the computing system. The computing system can then generate a score indicative of a difference between one or more physical characteristic of the object in the image and the specific object. The computing system can then selectively transmit the image to a mobile device operated by the user based on the score.

Abstract: A monitor circuit for monitoring a level of a first and second regulated source may monitor a voltage level of regulated voltages or a current level of regulated currents. In an embodiment, the monitor circuit includes circuitry responsive to a first regulated current and to a second regulated current. A first circuit responsive to the first regulated current and to the second regulated current generates a first error signal indicative of at least one of an overcurrent condition of the first regulated current and an undercurrent condition of the second regulated current. A second circuit responsive to the first regulated current and to the second regulated current generates a second error signal indicative of at least one of an undercurrent condition of the first regulated current and an overcurrent condition of the second regulated current. A method for monitoring the levels of first and second regulated sources is also provided.

Abstract: A computing system that can receive an object search request from a user indicating a request to search for a specific object in an area traversed by one or more autonomous vehicle. The object search request can include a set of physical characteristics of the specific object. The computing system can then transmit a signal to an autonomous vehicle indicating a request for the autonomous vehicle to search for the specific object. The signal can cause the autonomous vehicle to transmit an image, selected based on a physical characteristic of the object, to the computing system. The computing system can then generate a score indicative of a difference between one or more physical characteristic of the object in the image and the specific object. The computing system can then selectively transmit the image to a mobile device operated by the user based on the score.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein a sensor integrated circuit (IC) is provided having a protection circuit configured to protect circuitry within the IC from a transient pulse on a connection (i.e., power pin) to a power supply that is configured to provide power to the IC. The protection circuit can be disposed in a current path between a power pin of the IC and additional circuitry or nodes within the IC, such as but not limited to, a regulator or a bi-directional current source. The protection circuit includes a reverse blocking device having a first terminal coupled to the power supply at which a predetermined power supply voltage is provided and a second terminal coupled to an input of the regulator.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide a sensor integrated circuit (IC) having a high voltage bi-directional current source and disconnect switch that are configured to suppress undesirable voltage artifacts. The sensor IC can include a power pin for coupling to an external power supply, a reference pin, and a functional circuit. The bi-directional current source can be disposed in a current path between the power pin and an energy storage device and be configured to control a current flow to the energy storage device and a current flow from the energy storage device.

Abstract: A magnetoresistance element structure disposed parallel to an x-y plane defined by an x-axis and a y-axis orthogonal to the x-axis can include a first magnetoresistance element having a plurality of first shapes coupled in series to result in the first magnetoresistance element having a first serpentine shape parallel to the x-y plane; and a second magnetoresistance element having a plurality of second shapes coupled in series to result in the second magnetoresistance element having a second serpentine shape parallel to the x-y plane, wherein the plurality of first shapes and the plurality of second shapes are disposed in an interdigitated pattern. A magnetic field sensor can use the above magnetoresistance element structure. Nested magnetoresistance elements and magnetic field sensors are also described.

Abstract: A monitor circuit for monitoring a level of a first and second regulated source may monitor a voltage level of regulated voltages or a current level of regulated currents. In an embodiment, the monitor circuit includes circuitry responsive to a first regulated current and to a second regulated current. A first circuit responsive to the first regulated current and to the second regulated current generates a first error signal indicative of at least one of an overcurrent condition of the first regulated current and an undercurrent condition of the second regulated current. A second circuit responsive to the first regulated current and to the second regulated current generates a second error signal indicative of at least one of an undercurrent condition of the first regulated current and an overcurrent condition of the second regulated current. A method for monitoring the levels of first and second regulated sources is also provided.

Abstract: A magnetoresistance element structure disposed parallel to an x-y plane defined by an x-axis and a y-axis orthogonal to the x-axis can include a first magnetoresistance element having a plurality of first shapes coupled in series to result in the first magnetoresistance element having a first serpentine shape parallel to the x-y plane; and a second magnetoresistance element having a plurality of second shapes coupled in series to result in the second magnetoresistance element having a second serpentine shape parallel to the x-y plane, wherein the plurality of first shapes and the plurality of second shapes are disposed in an interdigitated pattern. A magnetic field sensor can use the above magnetoresistance element structure. Nested magnetoresistance elements and magnetic field sensors are also described.

Abstract: A monitor circuit for monitoring a level of a first and second regulated source may monitor a voltage level of regulated voltages or a current level of regulated currents. In an embodiment, the monitor circuit includes circuitry responsive to a first regulated voltage and to a second regulated voltage. A first circuit responsive to the first regulated voltage and to the second regulated voltage generates a first error signal indicative of at least one of an overvoltage condition of the first regulated voltage and an undervoltage condition of the second regulated voltage. A second circuit responsive to the first regulated voltage and to the second regulated voltage generates a second error signal indicative of at least one of an undervoltage condition of the first regulated voltage and an overvoltage condition of the second regulated voltage. A method for monitoring the levels of first and second regulated sources is also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide a sensor integrated circuit (IC) having a high voltage bi-directional current source and disconnect switch that are configured to suppress undesirable voltage artifacts. The sensor IC can include a power pin for coupling to an external power supply, a reference pin, and a functional circuit. The bi-directional current source can be disposed in a current path between the power pin and an energy storage device and be configured to control a current flow to the energy storage device and a current flow from the energy storage device.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein a sensor integrated circuit (IC) is provided having a protection circuit configured to protect circuitry within the IC from a transient pulse on a connection (i.e., power pin) to a power supply that is configured to provide power to the IC. The protection circuit can be disposed in a current path between a power pin of the IC and additional circuitry or nodes within the IC, such as but not limited to, a regulator or a bi-directional current source. The protection circuit includes a reverse blocking device having a first terminal coupled to the power supply at which a predetermined power supply voltage is provided and a second terminal coupled to an input of the regulator.

Abstract: A monitor circuit for monitoring a level of a first and second regulated source may monitor a voltage level of regulated voltages or a current level of regulated currents. In an embodiment, the monitor circuit includes circuitry responsive to a first regulated voltage and to a second regulated voltage. A first circuit responsive to the first regulated voltage and to the second regulated voltage generates a first error signal indicative of at least one of an overvoltage condition of the first regulated voltage and an undervoltage condition of the second regulated voltage. A second circuit responsive to the first regulated voltage and to the second regulated voltage generates a second error signal indicative of at least one of an undervoltage condition of the first regulated voltage and an overvoltage condition of the second regulated voltage. A method for monitoring the levels of first and second regulated sources is also provided.

Abstract: A monitor circuit for monitoring a level of a first and second regulated source may monitor a voltage level of regulated voltages or a current level of regulated currents. In an embodiment, the monitor circuit includes circuitry responsive to a first regulated voltage and to a second regulated voltage. A first circuit responsive to the first regulated voltage and to the second regulated voltage generates a first error signal indicative of at least one of an overvoltage condition of the first regulated voltage and an undervoltage condition of the second regulated voltage. A second circuit responsive to the first regulated voltage and to the second regulated voltage generates a second error signal indicative of at least one of an undervoltage condition of the first regulated voltage and an overvoltage condition of the second regulated voltage. A method for monitoring the levels of first and second regulated sources is also provided.

Abstract: In one aspect, an integrated circuit (IC) includes an output port enabling measurement of a performance characteristic of the IC at a first temperature. The performance characteristic of the IC is a minimum value at the first temperature with respect to any other temperature. The first temperature may be room temperature.

Abstract: In one aspect, an integrated circuit (IC) includes an output port enabling measurement of a performance characteristic of the IC at a first temperature. The performance characteristic of the IC is a minimum value at the first temperature with respect to any other temperature. The first temperature may be room temperature.

Abstract: A monitor circuit for monitoring a level of a first and second regulated source may monitor a voltage level of regulated voltages or a current level of regulated currents. In an embodiment, the monitor circuit includes circuitry responsive to a first regulated voltage and to a second regulated voltage. A first circuit responsive to the first regulated voltage and to the second regulated voltage generates a first error signal indicative of at least one of an overvoltage condition of the first regulated voltage and an undervoltage condition of the second regulated voltage. A second circuit responsive to the first regulated voltage and to the second regulated voltage generates a second error signal indicative of at least one of an undervoltage condition of the first regulated voltage and an overvoltage condition of the second regulated voltage. A method for monitoring the levels of first and second regulated sources is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an overload protection device which has a force-loaded or torque-loaded component, a chamber for receiving a fluid which is at a predetermined pressure, and at least two transmitting elements which are connected to said component in a force-transmitting manner. The transmitting elements serve to transmit a counter-force or a counter-torque, which is generated by the pressure acting upon said transmitting elements, to the component, and is, at the same time, part of a sealing arrangement which occludes an outlet of the chamber due to the fluid pressure. If the force or torque acting upon the component are greater than the counter-force or counter-torque resulting from the predetermined pressure, the sealing arrangement unblocks the outlet, as a result of which the pressure in the chamber drops below said predetermined pressure.