Abstract: A controller is provided for performing processes related to a mirror which is provided in a vehicle cabin and configured to be capable of changing reflectance. The controller includes a control unit configured to acquire a captured image based on a result of imaging by a camera configured to capture an image of a view behind the vehicle; and to determine a mirror reflectance, which is the reflectance of the mirror, based on a state of luminance of the captured image.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes an electric power supply circuit that supplies electric power to a plurality of connected devices, and a controller having a function to determine a distribution of electric power to be supplied to each of the plurality of connected devices within a range in which total electric power supply does not exceed an upper limit value by performing a negotiation before the electric power starts to be supplied to each of the plurality of connected devices. After the electric power starts to be supplied to each of the plurality of connected devices in accordance with the distribution based on the negotiation, if the controller receives a request for a reduction in electric power to be supplied to one device, the controller reflects the reduction in the electric power, and redetermines a distribution of electric power to be supplied to each of the plurality of connected devices.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for isolating digital signals are described. A carrier signal can be modulated using a first signal to generate a first modulated signal. The carrier signal and the first modulated signal can be transmitted through a forward path in an isolation barrier, where transmitting the carrier signal through the isolation barrier can transform the carrier signal into a delayed carrier signal. The first modulated signal can be demodulated to recover the first signal. The delayed carrier signal can be modulated using a second signal to generate a second modulated signal. The delayed carrier signal and the second modulated signal can be transmitted through a return path in the isolation barrier, where the return path and the forward path has opposite directions.

Abstract: A rear image display apparatus is for displaying a captured rear image of a rear area behind a vehicle. The rear image display apparatus includes a processor; and a memory that includes instructions, which when executed, cause the processor to execute capturing the rear image of the rear area behind the vehicle; rendering the captured rear image, the rear image including an image of a central area and an image of a vicinity area on a left side and a right side of the central area; setting a brightness of the image of the vicinity area; and displaying the rendered rear image. The setting includes darkening the brightness of the image of the vicinity area.

Abstract: A vehicle battery charging apparatus includes an USB power source that selectively performs a power input operation as a power reception side or a power output operation as a power supply side, via an USB Type-C terminal, a charging determination circuit that determines whether charging of the vehicle battery is required, and a PD controller that requests a mobile battery to operate as the power supply side and sets the USB power source to operate as the power reception side when the charging determination circuit determines that the charging is required.

Abstract: Circuits and devices for a motor driver are described. A hybrid integrated circuit (IC) can include a driver IC, a first IC, and a plurality of second ICs. The first IC can include a plurality of high-side metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). The first IC can further include a common drain terminal connected to drains of the plurality of high-side MOSFETs. Each one of the plurality of second ICs can include a respective low-side MOSFET. The hybrid IC can further include a first set of bonding wires connecting the driver IC to the first IC. The hybrid IC can further include a second set of bonding wires connecting the driver IC to the plurality of second ICs. The hybrid IC can further include a third set of bonding wires connecting the first IC to the plurality of second ICs.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for isolating digital signals are described. A carrier signal can be modulated using a first signal to generate a first modulated signal. The carrier signal and the first modulated signal can be transmitted through a forward path in an isolation barrier, where transmitting the carrier signal through the isolation barrier can transform the carrier signal into a delayed carrier signal. The first modulated signal can be demodulated to recover the first signal. The delayed carrier signal can be modulated using a second signal to generate a second modulated signal. The delayed carrier signal and the second modulated signal can be transmitted through a return path in the isolation barrier, where the return path and the forward path has opposite directions.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices for driving transistors in a power device are described. A semiconductor device can include a voltage source configured to provide a fixed bias voltage to a first device implemented as a common gate device. The semiconductor device can further include a second device connected in series with the first device. The current output of the second device can be connected to a source terminal of the first device. The semiconductor device can further include a driver configured to drive the second device to perform current control on the first device.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices for implementing an isolator are described. The semiconductor device can include a first chip including at least a first coil and a second coil magnetically coupled in a vertical alignment and isolated by a first insulator in the first chip. The semiconductor device can further include a second chip including at least a third coil and a fourth coil magnetically coupled in a vertical alignment and isolated by a second insulator in the second chip. The semiconductor device can include at least one bonding wire that connects the second coil in the first chip to the fourth coil in the second chip.

Abstract: A USB power distribution unit according to an embodiment of the present invention has a function of distributing power supplied from a battery to a smartphone connected to a preferred port, and to a mobile battery connected to a non-preferred port. The USB power distribution unit includes a no-idling detection portion, an engine restart detection portion, a PD negotiation portion, and a step-up/down portion, and causes the PD negotiation portion to determine the amount of power supply to the mobile battery when a no-idling state is detected.

Abstract: A reflectance/transmittance of an optical device disposed at a position through which image light emitted from a liquid crystal display displaying an icon passes is changed according to an anti-glare level to achieve anti-glare of the reflected image. A color of the icon displayed on the liquid crystal display is adjusted such that the higher the transmittance of the optical device is, the lower the lightness is, so that the icon of a similar color is visually recognized regardless of the reflectance/transmittance of the optical device.

Abstract: A freezing packaging film having transparency that produces a color difference (?E) of 30 or less on a surface of contents when subjected to frozen storage at ?20° C. for 2 weeks, the contents being a reagent containing 0.14 mass % of methylene blue and having L* of 55 to 65, a* of 3 to 9 and b* of 45 to 55 in a L*a*b* color system.

Abstract: A module includes: a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposed to each other; a component mounted on the first surface; a sealing resin that covers the first surface and the component; a shield film formed to cover an upper surface and a side surface of the sealing resin and a side surface of the substrate; and a resist film formed to cover the second surface. The resist film has a plurality of protrusions.

Abstract: A simple battery and battery charger. In one embodiment, the battery charger includes an output terminal that provides a charging voltage Vout and charging current Iout. The battery is contained in a battery pack having an input terminal, which can be connected to the output terminal in order to receive Vout and Iout. The battery charger may include a first circuit for controlling the magnitude of Vout. The battery pack may include a second circuit that generates a control signal when the output terminal is connected to the input terminal. The first circuit is configured to control the magnitude of Vout based on the control signal.

Abstract: A method for preventing or treating porcine epidemic diarrhea, the method including: administering a live vaccine of a porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and an adjuvant to a pig through oral administration or nasal administration; and administering an inactivated vaccine of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus and an adjuvant to the pig through intramuscular administration.

Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to a circuit that can be used to prevent cross conduction in an SMPS including multiple half-bridge modules connected in parallel to a single output inductor and driven by a single pulse width modulation (PWM) signal. According to certain aspects, each high-side driver and low-side driver in a single half-bridge module is synchronized in their switching with corresponding high-side drivers and low-side drivers in other half-bridge modules.

Abstract: A simple battery and battery charger. In one embodiment, the battery charger includes an output terminal that provides a charging voltage Vout and charging current Iout. The battery is contained in a battery pack having an input terminal, which can be connected to the output terminal in order to receive Vout and Iout. The battery charger may include a first circuit for controlling the magnitude of Vout. The battery pack may include a second circuit that generates a control signal when the output terminal is connected to the input terminal. The first circuit is configured to control the magnitude of Vout based on the control signal.

Abstract: A semiconductor die is disclosed upon which is formed direct current (DC) isolated first and second circuits. The first circuit is configured for electrical connection to a first ground. The second circuit is configured for electrical connection to a second ground. The first and second grounds can be at different potentials. The first and second circuits were formed using front end of line (FEOL) and back end of line (BEOL) processes. The first circuit includes a plurality of first devices, such as transistors, which were formed during the FEOL process, and the second circuit includes only second devices, such as transistors, which were formed during the BEOL process.

Abstract: A simple battery and battery charger. In one embodiment, the battery charger includes an output terminal that provides a charging voltage Vout and charging current Iout. The battery is contained in a battery pack having an input terminal, which can be connected to the output terminal in order to receive Vout and Iout. The battery charger may include a first circuit for controlling the magnitude of Vout. The battery pack may include a second circuit that generates a control signal when the output terminal is connected to the input terminal. The first circuit is configured to control the magnitude of Vout based on the control signal.

Abstract: A transformer less battery charger system. In one embodiment, the battery charger system includes input terminals for receiving an AC voltage, output terminals for receiving terminals of a rechargeable battery pack, and a non-isolated DC-DC converter coupled between the input terminals and the output terminals. A device is also coupled somewhere between the input terminals and the output terminals. The device is configured to selectively and indirectly couple the input terminals to the output terminals. More particularly, the device indirectly couples the input terminals to the output terminals when the rechargeable battery pack terminals are received by the output terminals, and the device indirectly decouples the input terminals from the output terminals when the rechargeable battery pack terminals are separated from the output terminals.