Abstract: An application launching user interface that includes a plurality of application icons for launching corresponding applications is displayed. A first touch input is detected on a first application icon of the plurality of application icons. The first application icon is for launching a first application that is associated with one or more corresponding quick actions. If the first touch input meets one or more application-launch criteria which require that the first touch input has ended without having met a first input threshold, the first application is launched in response to the first touch input. If the first touch input meets one or more quick-action-display criteria which require that the first touch input meets the first input threshold, one or more quick action objects associated with the first application are concurrently displayed along with the first application icon without launching the first application, in response to the first touch input.

Abstract: An infrared imaging system having functionality for maintaining image quality in the presence of temperature drift of the system. Such functionality is applied repetitively to maintain image quality of a target scene, yet without continuous actuation of a shutter of the system. The functionality of the imaging system results from implementing an imager algorithm. In use, the imager algorithm functions with a calibration curve created for the imaging system, with the curve comprising a plot of system output versus target scene temperature.

Abstract: An infrared imaging system having functionality for maintaining image quality in the presence of temperature drift of the system. Such functionality is applied repetitively to maintain image quality of a target scene, yet without continuous actuation of a shutter of the system. The functionality of the imaging system results from implementing an imager algorithm. In use, the imager algorithm functions with a calibration curve created for the imaging system, with the curve comprising a plot of system output versus target scene temperature.

Abstract: An infrared imaging system having functionality for maintaining image quality in the presence of temperature drift of the system. Such functionality is applied repetitively to maintain image quality of a target scene, yet without continuous actuation of a shutter of the system. The functionality of the imaging system results from implementing an imager algorithm. In use, the imager algorithm functions with a calibration curve created for the imaging system, with the curve comprising a plot of system output versus target scene temperature.

Abstract: A thermal imaging apparatus includes an infrared camera module, aligned along a first axis, and a visible light camera module, aligned along a second axis. The apparatus employs a magnification correction factor, along with parallax correction, to register an infrared image, obtained by the infrared module, with a visible light image, obtained by the infrared module.

Abstract: A thermal imaging apparatus comprises a thermal image camera having a lens and a display. The camera further includes a focal plane array located behind the lens for converting imaging radiation to produce an image signal for further processing. A shutter mechanism is operative to selectively inhibit exposure of the focal plane array to the imaging radiation such that the focal plane array produces a reference signal. Processing circuitry is operative to receive the image signal and produce a corresponding thermal image on the display. The processing circuitry is further operative to utilize the image signal and the reference signal to derive temperature information.

Abstract: A reduced cell library includes substantially fewer cells than a complete cell library used to finalize the integrated circuit design. More particularly, each cell in the reduced cell library may be characterized by a first drive strength which is the same for each cell in the library. The reduced cell library can be used to evaluate the RTL description of an integrated circuit without incurring long synthesis delays. Large problems in the RTL description (with respect to one or more design goals) may be detected, and the RTL description may be modified to correct the problems.

Abstract: A reduced cell library includes substantially fewer cells than a complete cell library used to finalize the integrated circuit design. Having fewer cells reduces the number of options available to the synthesis tool for realizing a particular RTL description. Hence, the amount of time elapsing during a synthesis run using the reduced cell library may be substantially shorter than a corresponding synthesis run using a complete cell library. The reduced cell library can be used to evaluate the RTL description of an integrated circuit without incurring long synthesis delays. Large problems in the RTL description (with respect to one or more design goals) may be detected, and the RTL description may be modified to correct the problems. Once the RTL description of the integrated circuit substantially meets the design goals of the integrated circuit using the reduced cell library, synthesis using the complete cell library is initiated.

Abstract: A signal, in the form of high power, low energy pulses that are generated on cables that are connected directly to the terminals of a low impedance battery, are transmitted between a memory device located on the battery and a data recorder located at the charger end of the battery charging cables. Information transfer between the battery memory device and a charger is done through the battery cables, eliminating the need for special connections. The high power, low energy pulses imposed on the battery cables may be detected at each end of the cables, in spite of the low impedance nature of large lead acid batteries. Pulses are created across the terminals of the battery using a fast acting switch (preferably a FET), a capacitor, and a current limiting resistor connected in series across the cables. When the switch is closed in response to an external command, high power, low energy pulses imposed at one end of the cables are detected at the other end of the cables.

Abstract: A memory device connected to a storage battery stores a battery identification code and other data such as present and maximum temperature and voltage, and information concerning the vehicle on which the battery is used. Information transfer between the battery memory device and a charger is done through the battery cables, eliminating the need for special connections. A high power, low energy pulse imposed on the battery leads may be detected at each end of the cables, in spite of the low impedance nature of large lead acid batteries. A method and apparatus for transmitting data on a pair of battery cables includes transmitting each data pulse as a plurality of short duration pulses whereby each short duration pulse is created by momentarily imposing a high power, low energy pulse at one end of the cables. These pulses are detected at the other end of the cables and are applied to a resettable multivibrator having a output pulse width slightly greater than the interval between said short duration pulses.