Abstract: A method includes: observing that a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) frequency is at a boundary of a DCO frequency overlap region; and bypassing at least a portion of the DCO frequency overlap region.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes a phase detector and a phase error detector. The phase detector may set a status signal to indicate status of phase difference between a reference clock and a feedback clock, the feedback clock generated by a clock tracking circuit to track the reference clock. The phase error detector may set an error signal to be proportional to a phase difference between the reference clock and the feedback clock. At least partially responsive to the status signal, the phase error detector to change from triggered only by edges of the reference clock and feedback clock having a first polarity to triggered by edges of the reference clock and feedback clock having the first polarity and by edges of the reference clock and feedback clock having a second polarity, the second polarity different than the first polarity.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes a phase detector, a digital discriminator, and a logic circuit. A status signal of the phase detector is at least partially based on a phase relationship between a reference clock and a feedback clock, the feedback clock generated by a clock tracking circuit to track the reference clock. The digital discriminator may sample the status signal of the phase detector. The logic circuit may determine a locked status of the clock tracking circuit at least partially based on samples of the status signal of the phase detector.

Abstract: A method may include: detecting, during respective feedback-clock cycles, a duty-cycle difference between a feedback clock and a reference clock based on error signals; and adjusting a duty-cycle shaping circuit to modify the feedback clock's pulse width by a fixed known amount in response to respective detected differences.

Abstract: One or more examples relate to triggering a single error detector on rising and falling edges of clock signals, and generating an error signal therefrom. A method may include receiving a first clock signal and a second clock signal. The method may include generating, via a single error detector being triggered at least partially responsive to like respective edges of the first clock signal and the second clock signal, an error signal that represents a phase difference between the first clock signal and the second clock signal.

Abstract: A device, system and methodology for horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) testing. Prior to a test subject taking an action that is verboten in an impaired state, such as driving a vehicle or operating complex or dangerous machinery, the test subject is positioned within a face recognition box of a screen and a HGN simulation test performed, capturing HGN eye movements of the test subject from which the present HGN physiological state of the test subject is determined. The present HGN physiological state of the test subject is compared to a reference HGN state to determine whether the test subject is impaired. Impairment causes temporary restriction of the functionality of the machinery or vehicle.

Abstract: A device, system and methodology for horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) testing. Prior to a test subject taking an action that is verboten in an impaired state, such as driving a vehicle or operating complex or dangerous machinery, the test subject is positioned within a face recognition box of a screen and a HGN simulation test performed, capturing HGN eye movements of the test subject from which the present HGN physiological state of the test subject is determined. The present HGN physiological state of the test subject is compared to a reference HGN state to determine whether the test subject is impaired. Impairment causes temporary restriction of the functionality of the machinery or vehicle.

Abstract: One or more examples relate to a method. The method may include: setting, at least partially based on an indication of mismatch between duty cycles of a first clock and a second clock generated to track the first clock, a duty cycle of a third clock; and providing the third clock having set duty cycle to an error detector of the clock tracking circuit in place of one of the first clock or the second clock.

Abstract: An antenna includes a folding mechanism for configuring the antenna into at least one of a first configuration and a second configuration. When in the first configuration, the antenna is configured for operational use. When in the second configuration, the antenna is configured for shipping in a package. A locking apparatus secures the antenna in either configuration. The folding mechanism and the locking mechanism configure the antenna into the first configuration. A method for preparing for shipment an antenna having a reflector with a width, a height, and depth, a backing structure coupled to the reflector, a first swivel plate, coupled to the backing structure, a feed arm bracket coupled to the first swivel plate, and a feed arm coupled to the feed arm bracket. The first swivel plate facilitates yaw rotations of the feed arm bracket, relative to the backing structure.

Abstract: One or more examples relate to a method. The method includes: receiving up/down error signals indicative of duty cycle mismatch between a reference clock signal and a changed feedback clock signal that represents an output clock signal generated by a clock tracking circuit to track the reference clock signal; setting a duty cycle of a changed feedback clock signal to reduce duty cycle mismatch indicated by the up/down error signals; and providing the changed feedback clock having set duty cycle.

Abstract: A system and method for initiating closed captioning. The system includes a processor that can receive an instruction to add closed captioning. The system may also, upon receiving the instruction, determine a time point at which to begin the closed captioning and determining an amount of closed captioning to include, and output, for display, the closed captioning.

Abstract: A support tray system includes a load lift frame attached with a plurality of wheels. The support tray system further includes a support tray including a vertical portion having a first edge and a second edge and a horizontal portion extending from the second edge of the vertical portion. The horizontal portion includes a rib for stiffening the horizontal portion, a groove for supporting an article, and a retaining feature opposite the vertical portion. The horizontal portion is removably coupled to a lifting portion of the load lift frame. The support tray system further includes one or more extenders extending between the article and the horizontal portion.

Abstract: A system and method for initiating closed captioning. The system includes a processor that can receive an instruction to add closed captioning. The system may also, upon receiving the instruction, determine a time point at which to begin the closed captioning and determining an amount of closed captioning to include, and output, for display, the closed captioning.

Abstract: Various electronic device enclosures, methods for securing an enclosure and methods for unsecuring an enclosure are described. An enclosure includes a first panel assembly, a second panel assembly, a plurality of first fasteners, and a plurality of second fasteners. A first fastener is provided with one of the first panel assembly and the second panel assembly. A second fastener corresponds to and is couplable with the first fastener and is provided with another of the first panel assembly and the second panel assembly. An interior location for the first fastener and/or the second fastener is not readily apparent when the enclosure is in a secured configuration. Coupling the first fastener with the second fastener secures the enclosure. The enclosure may be a cover flex window enclosure, a cover flex clip enclosure, a cover slide & hook clip enclosure, or a hinged cover with flex clip enclosure.

Abstract: An electric hair grooming appliance includes a handle and a hair grooming device. The electric hair grooming appliance also includes a pivot assembly pivotably attaching the hair grooming device to the handle. The pivot assembly includes a spherical housing. The hair grooming device and the spherical housing are pivotable relative to the handle about at least two pivot axes extending through the spherical housing. The electric hair grooming appliance further includes a motor contained in the spherical housing. The motor is configured to drive the hair grooming device.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, system, and method for mitigating wind damage to satellite antennas and for reducing the amount of ballast required to secure the satellite antennas. The device, system, and method include a mast on which an antenna may be affixed, a pivot gear capable of rotating between two or more positions, and a tension force or retention force on the pivot gear. A load force applied to the antenna creates a risk of damage proportional to the load force. The antenna system is capable of transitioning from a first orientation into a second orientation when the load force exceeds tension force or retention force, or the sum thereof, such that the antenna system experiences a reduced load force and therefore a reduced risk of damage. The device, system, and method also reduce the amount of ballast required to secure a non-penetrating antenna installation against tipping or sliding.

Abstract: A device which illuminates internal tissue and organs of a patient is described. The illumination member includes an array of light-emitting diodes (“LEDs”). The arrangement of the array depends on the configuration of the device and the procedure for which the device is being used. In all cases, the illumination member is used to illuminate relevant organs or structures in the body in order to increase visibility during surgical procedures. The LED array reduces the potential for inadvertent injury to internal structures for procedures located throughout the body. These procedures include those involving the reproductive organs of males and females, gastric and bariatrics, and other structures in the abdomen.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes a phase detector, a digital discriminator, and a logic circuit. A status signal of the phase detector is at least partially based on a phase relationship between a reference clock and a feedback clock, the feedback clock generated by a clock tracking circuit to track the reference clock. The digital discriminator may sample the status signal of the phase detector. The logic circuit may determine a locked status of the clock tracking circuit at least partially based on samples of the status signal of the phase detector.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes a phase detector and a phase error detector. The phase detector may set a status signal to indicate status of phase difference between a reference clock and a feedback clock, the feedback clock generated by a clock tracking circuit to track the reference clock. The phase error detector may set an error signal to be proportional to a phase difference between the reference clock and the feedback clock. At least partially responsive to the status signal, the phase error detector to change from triggered only by edges of the reference clock and feedback clock having a first polarity to triggered by edges of the reference clock and feedback clock having the first polarity and by edges of the reference clock and feedback clock having a second polarity, the second polarity different than the first polarity.

Abstract: A method includes: observing that a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) frequency is at a boundary of a DCO frequency overlap region; and bypassing at least a portion of the DCO frequency overlap region.