Abstract: This cartridge comprises a base (10), a fixed attached piece (20), a spool (30) for controlling the temperature of the mixture of the hot and cold fluids, and a thermostatic element making it possible to move the spool along an axis. The base simultaneously delimits an outlet orifice (16) for the mixture, an inlet orifice (14) for the cold fluid that supplies, via a first distribution channel (F4), cold fluid around the spool, a passage (F3), delimited axially between the spool and the base, and an inlet orifice (15) for the hot fluid that supplies, via a second channel (C4) for distribution hot fluid around the spool, a passage (C3) delimited axially between the spool and the attached piece.

Abstract: A wireless device used to communicate with and control one or more components of an HVAC system from a remote location is provided. The wireless device is configured to display two or more icons on the display of the device, wherein each icon executes a function that aids the user in controlling one or more components of the HVAC system. The wireless device dynamically orders the two or more icons on the display of the device, each according to a dynamic ranking algorithm. The dynamic ranking algorithm is based on a number of factors such as, for example, a relative frequency of selection of each of the two or more icons by a user, the current time of day, the current time of year, the current temperature, and/or the current location of the wireless device.

Abstract: Various embodiments of methods and systems for energy efficiency aware thermal management in a portable computing device that contains a heterogeneous, multi-processor system on a chip (“SoC”) are disclosed. Because individual processing components in a heterogeneous, multi-processor SoC may exhibit different processing efficiencies at a given temperature, energy efficiency aware thermal management techniques that compare performance data of the individual processing components at their measured operating temperatures can be leveraged to optimize quality of service (“QoS”) by adjusting the power supplies to, reallocating workloads away from, or transitioning the power mode of, the least energy efficient processing components. In these ways, embodiments of the solution optimize the average amount of power consumed across the SoC to process a MIPS of workload.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure provides an HVAC system. In one embodiment, the HVAC system includes: (1) an air handler configured to condition and circulate air for the HVAC system, and (2) an air handler controller for the HVAC system configured to control operation of the air handler, the air handler controller including interface circuitry having a predetermined coupling impedance and configured to couple the air handler controller to components of the HVAC system via a communications network of the HVAC system, wherein a total of the predetermined coupling impedance and an end node coupling impedance at each of the components is substantially a defined maximum loading impedance for the communications network and wherein the end node coupling impedance of one of said plurality of end nodes is determined based on said predetermined coupling impedance and end node coupling impedances of remaining ones of the plurality of end nodes.

Abstract: A tunable DC voltage generating circuit includes: a resonance circuit including an inductor and an input capacitor connected in series configuration, and arranged to operably receive an input signal and generating a resonance signal at an output node between the inductor and the input capacitor; a rectifying circuit coupled with the output node and arranged to operably rectify the resonance signal; a current control unit connected with the resonance circuit in series configuration; a stabilizing capacitor coupled with an output terminal of the rectifying circuit and arranged to operably provide a DC output signal having a voltage level greater than that of the input signal; and a control circuit coupled with the output terminal of the rectifying circuit and the current control unit, and arranged to operably adjust a current passing through the current control unit to thereby change the DC output signal.

Abstract: A method of controlling current includes receiving a current value detected by at least one regulator supplying a unit-specific voltage to each unit of an electronic device. The method also includes controlling a current flowing through the each unit on the basis of the current value.

Abstract: Control circuit for a power converter that converts an input voltage into an output voltage is disclosed. The control circuit comprises a power switch; a power switch driver coupled with the power switch to control the switching state of the power switch so as to provide the output voltage at an output port of the power converter, the output port for coupling with a first terminal of a load; a load port for coupling with a second terminal of the load; a switching element coupled with the load port to selectively connect the load port to ground; and operating voltage supply means coupled with the load port, for providing an operating voltage to the control circuit.

Abstract: A voltage regulator includes: a difference amplifier with first input terminal connected to a reference voltage; a first transistor having a first terminal connected to a supply voltage, a control terminal connected to the output terminal of the difference amplifier, and a second terminal configured to supply a regulated voltage to a load; a feedback circuit connected to the second terminal of the first transistor and configured to supply a feedback voltage to a second input terminal of the difference amplifier; and a current compensator configured to draw a compensation current from the first transistor when a load current supplied by the first transistor to the load is less than a threshold current, thereby increasing the first current through the first transistor, and configured to draw substantially no compensation current from the first transistor when the load current is greater than or equal to the threshold current.

Abstract: A power delivery system includes a programmable current limit switch circuit connected between a power supply and electronic control circuits that are susceptible to single event latch-up. The programmable current limit switch is connected in a power bus between the power supply and the electronic control circuits. The programmable current limit switch circuit removes power from the electronic control circuits when an over-current condition persists for a blank time period, and restores power to the electronic control circuits after a retry time period.

Abstract: A data center energy management (DCEM) server configures a power supply in the data center. The DCEM server sums input alternating current (AC) power of the power supply to a total AC power of the data center, wherein the total AC power of the data center is a sum of AC power of a plurality of power supplies. The DCEM server sums output direct current (DC) power of the power supply to a total DC power of the data center and reports a ratio of total AC power to total DC power as data center power conversion efficiency. The DCEM server sets a preset power supply efficiency threshold. The DCEM server determines that a real-time power efficiency level is below the power supply efficiency threshold. The DCEM server, responsive to a determination that real-time power efficiency level is below the power supply efficiency threshold, may remedy the power supply.

Abstract: An actuation device for bar-end bicycle gearshift comprises a mount adapted to be mounted to the end of handlebars facing forwards in the direction of travel. An actuation part is mounted on the mount in a neutral position with respect to the mount when no gearshifting is commanded. An adjuster is provided for adjusting the neutral position of the actuation part with respect to the mount. A cyclist can adjust the neutral position based on personal physical characteristics and preferences.

Abstract: A parking brake operating device includes: a lever body; a pole pivotally arranged inside a proximal end portion of the lever body, and restricts pivoting movement of the lever body; and a release rod pivotally connected to the pole, and causes the pole to disengage from the ratchet when a release knob is pushed, the operating portion being provided with a slit being provided with a wide portion into which a pivot connecting portion for the release rod and the pole is introduced, the wide portion being provided in a part of the slit; the wide portion having parallel portions; and the release rod and the pole fitted at positions in the lever body by introducing the release rod and the pivot connecting portion into the operating portion through the slit, and moving the release rod and the pivot connecting portion in this state toward the proximal end portion.

Abstract: A mechanism to prevent an adjustment knob associated with a piece of equipment (e.g. musical instrument or amplifier) from being moved accidentally includes an inner hub held in place on an adjustable shaft. An knob body fits concentrically over the inner hub, and is biased into position over the hub. The bottom of the knob body has locking structure which lockingly but releasingly cooperates with locking structure associated with the piece of equipment to which the shaft is affixed. A biasing structure such as a spring retains the knob body in a first, locked, position, in which the knob body is prevented from rotating, which in turn prevents rotation of the adjustable shaft. However, when the knob body is pulled away from the locking structure against the spring force, the knob body can be rotated, which in turn rotates the hub and shaft shaft. Releasing the knob body allows the biasing structure to urge the knob body back into engagement with the locking structure.

Abstract: Lockable knobs for a rotary control of a device are described, wherein the control may be set at a specific setting via the knob without being susceptible to accidental disruption of the setting during use or transport of the device. Generally the device features: a spindle that is coupled to the rotary control via a set screw; a locking base with teeth that is stationary coupled adjacent to the spindle; and, a locking nut that may be positioned over the spindle, wherein the nut is configured to electively interact with the teeth of the base to prevent or allow rotation of the spindle.

Abstract: An acceleration and braking mechanism kit autonomously controls a vehicle brake pedal and a vehicle accelerator pedal. The kit includes a support bracket and bell crank supported on the support bracket for connection with an acceleration pedal or a brake pedal of the vehicle. An actuator is connected to the bell crank for moving the bell crank. A first base bracket is configured to mount to a first vehicle. A second base bracket is configured to mount to a second vehicle. The first base bracket and the second base bracket each include a mounting feature. The support bracket includes a mounting base alternately engageable with the mounting feature of the first base bracket and the mounting feature of the second base bracket such that the support bracket may be mounted to the first base bracket in the first vehicle or to the second base bracket in the second vehicle.

Abstract: A controller having a joystick which can be moved in three dimensions is disclosed. The joystick is connected by a Y (yaw) link which is, in turn, connected to a P (pitch) link, which is, in turn connected to an R (roll) link. The R link is rotatable about a fixed-position mounting base. In this manner, one can rotate a joystick around any of three axes. When used to control a vehicle, rotation around the yaw and roll axes can steer (with yaw being more fine-tuned steering), and rotation around the pitch axis can control acceleration and deceleration. A starting or center position for each link can be defined, and the further a link is rotated and/or force increases on tires being steered from this central position, the more resistance is applied, in embodiments of the disclosed technology.

Abstract: A technique includes using a first oscillator to clock operations of a radio of an integrated circuit (IC). The technique includes intermittently using the first oscillator to frequency tune a second oscillator of the IC.

Abstract: A method for designing a clock tree is disclosed. In one embodiment, a preliminary clock tree design for an integrated circuit (IC) is processed. The clock tree includes a root node, a number of intermediate levels, and a leaf level that is coupled to a number of clocked circuits. Clock gating circuits are placed at the leaf level of the clock tree, and at least some of the intermediate levels. Processing the preliminary clock tree design includes ensuring that an equal number of clock gating circuits are coupled between each leaf level clock gating circuit and the root node. After processing the preliminary clock tree design, clock tree synthesis is performed by executing a clock tree synthesis tool on a computer system to generate a synthesized clock tree design.

Abstract: A serial array processor may have an execution unit, which is comprised of a multiplicity of single bit arithmetic logic units (ALUs), and which may perform parallel operations on a subset of all the words in memory by serially accessing and processing them, one bit at a time, while an instruction unit of the processor is pre-fetching the next instruction, a word at a time, in a manner orthogonal to the execution unit.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for securing a structure to a support are described. A mounting device may releasably secure a structure to a support. The mounting device may include a first plate, a second plate proximate the first plate, and at least one frangible connection securing the first plate to the second plate. The frangible connection(s) may be adapted to break in response to application of a shear force or other loading above a predetermined value. The mounting device may further include a retention member connecting the first plate to the second plate. The retention member may be adapted to maintain coupling of the first plate and the second plate after breakage of the frangible connection.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor storage device includes a first substrate, a casing, a first non-volatile memory, a controller, and a first member. The first member connects thermally the first substrate and the casing. At least a portion of the first member is positioned between the first non-volatile memory and the controller.

Abstract: A hard drive includes a base deck and process cover that define a cavity for housing data storage components. The hard drive further includes a final cover that is placed over the process cover and is coupled to the base deck. The final cover and process cover are directly coupled to each other.

Abstract: A convertible display includes a number of video display panels which are movable between a first position in which the panels extend in the same plane to define a unified display and a configuration in which one or more of the panels are moved into other planes which allow them to form steps. Multiple of the rotated panels may form a sequence of steps, e.g. a staircase. The convertible display may be moved via a robotic mount, whereby the position or orientation of the convertible display may be changed.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the technology disclosed herein integrate a camera with an electronic display. An electronic display includes several layers, such as a cover layer, a color filter layer, a display layer including light emitting diodes or organic light emitting diodes, a thin film transistor layer, etc. In one embodiment, the layers include a substantially transparent region disposed above the camera. The substantially transparent region allows light from outside to reach the camera, enabling the camera to record an image. In another embodiment, the color filter layer does not include a substantially transparent region, and the camera records the light from the outside colored by the color filter layer. According to another embodiment, while none of the layers include a substantially transparent region, the layers are all substantially transparent, and the camera disposed beneath the layers records light reaching the camera from outside.

Abstract: A stylus mount includes first and second orthogonal screen edge clips and a stylus retainer associated with at least one of the first and second clips. The screen edge clips are attachable to a screen edge via at least one of a snap-fit, interference fit, and friction fit. The stylus retainer comprises an elongated channel to accommodate insertion of a stylus therein via longitudinal insertion into the length of the channel and via lateral insertion into a depth of the channel. Openings in the screen edge clips provide access to controls along a screen edge. A web extends between the first and second orthogonal screen edge clips with an adhesive, a tackifier, or a high-friction pad disposed across at least a portion of the web.

Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second portions configured for relative movement; and a compression transmission arrangement extending between them and configured to enable movement of the first portion and the second portion towards each other and further configured to transmit compression forces between the first portion and the second portion to limit movement of the first portion and the second portion towards each other. The apparatus further includes a tension transmission arrangement extending between those portions which is configured to enable movement of the first portion and the second portion away from each other and further configured to transmit tension forces between the first portion and the second portion to limit movement of the first portion and the second portion away from each other. Both transmission arrangements may be on the same side of an equilibrium plane of the apparatus.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a rotary shaft and a flexible display panel. The second body is movably connected to the first body and is adapted to lean against the first body or separate from the first body. The rotary shaft is pivotally connected to the first body. The flexible display panel is connected between the first and second bodies. When the second body is at the first position, a first section of the flexible display panel is rolled around the rotary shaft, and a second section of the flexible display panel is expanded between the first and second bodies. When the second body is at the second position, a part of the first section and the second section are expanded between the first and second bodies.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to wearable technology. An example embodiment includes a garment that includes a panel, a sensor, a flexible display device, and a communication module. The panel includes an outer surface. The sensor is integrated into the garment and configured to collect data. The flexible display device is integrated into the outer surface of the panel. The flexible display device is configured to receive and display data. The communication module is communicatively coupled to the flexible display device, the sensor, and a programmable device and is configured to receive data from the programmable device and sensed data from the sensor and to communicate the received data and the sensed data to the flexible display device.

Abstract: A flexible device in which a display is folded is provided. The flexible device includes a main body, a flexible display fixed to a first surface of the main body, and a cover coupled to the main body to face a second surface of the main body, wherein the second surface of the main body is opposite to the first surface of the main body, such that when the main body is curved or folded, the cover moves with respect to the second surface of the main body to compensate for a difference in elongation, which is generated when the main body is curved or folded.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a flexible display part expressing images, a housing accommodating the display part, the display part being drawn into and out of the housing, a revolving part in the housing, the display part being wound on the revolving part in a predetermined rotation direction, a fixing part in the housing, the fixing part securing the display part when fully spread out, and a pressing part connected to an interior of the housing, the pressing part pressing the fixing part toward the revolving part.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a keyboard portion, an attachment mechanism, and a pump located in the keyboard portion that creates a pressure differential in the attachment mechanism such that a display portion can be attached to the keyboard portion. Other particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a display portion, an attachment mechanism located on the display portion, and a pump located in the display portion that can create a pressure differential in the attachment mechanism such that the display portion can be attached to a surface or device.

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided that includes a base portion having an input device, a tablet having a display and a docking connector with a plurality of second electrical connectors, and a docking connector to move relative to the base portion. The docking connector may include a first docking pole to extend from the docking connector and to engage with the docking receptacle, and a plurality of first electrical connectors.

Abstract: Examples herein include modules and connections for modules to couple to a computing device. An example module includes a housing comprising an end to couple to a computing device, multiple capacitive pads that each include data contacts to enable data transfer, a power contact pad to provide or receive power, and a ground contact pad to couple to ground. The ground contact pad is larger in size than the power contact pad, and the ground contact pad is positioned closer than the power contact pad to the end of the housing configured to couple to the computing device.

Abstract: A case for a computing device includes a rear support surface that is operatively coupled to a perimetral edge that securely engages with a perimetral edge of the computing device. A support stand may be in communication with the rear support surface, wherein the stand is operable to move between one or more elevations. The rear support surface and the perimetral edge may substantially or entirely shield a rear surface of the computing device. The support stand may include a stand mechanism with support and pivot portions, the support portion operable to communicate with a corresponding mounting surface and the pivot portion operable to pivot the support stand between a closed state and one or more elevations.

Abstract: Examples include discreet wiring coupling a physical keyboard to a mobile device. The keyboard includes a user interface component including a first housing body aligned substantially along a first axis, a device interface component including a second housing body aligned substantially along a second axis, and one or more conductors coupling the user interface component to the device interface component. A hinge assembly includes a first hinge body coupled to the first housing body such that the hinge assembly is movably coupled to the user interface component and a second hinge body coupled to the second housing body such that the hinge assembly is movably coupled to the device interface component. The conductors include a first segment extending substantially along the first axis and a second segment extending substantially along the second axis. Aspects enable a user to use a physical keyboard to provide input to the mobile device.

Abstract: A hinge component for an electronic device includes a fixing member, a rotating member and a central shaft. The fixing member includes a side plate and two fixing plates, a curved guiding rail is formed on the side plate. The rotating member includes a rotating portion, a connecting portion and an engaging portion. The fixing member and the rotating member are assembled to the casing and the back plate of the electronic device. The fixing member is disposed inside the casing but not exposed. As a result, the electronic device is made thinner. The hinge component is not easily damaged under an external force, and the lifecycle of the hinge component is improved. The rotating portion rotates around the connection of the back plate and the casing as a virtual rotating axis. At the same time, the central shaft is driven to slide in the curved guiding rail.

Abstract: An apparatus including: a body configured for resilient contortion from a neutral equilibrium shape by a user, the body having an exterior surface that resiliently contorts in response to user provision of a force, wherein the body defines, proximal to a perimeter of a face of the body, at least a first portion of an exterior surface of the apparatus and a second portion of an exterior surface of the apparatus that opposes the first portion across the face, wherein user provision of a force in a first direction results in a first contortion of the exterior surface and user provision of a force in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, results in a second contortion of the exterior surface; and electronic circuitry configured to provide consistent meaning across a plurality of different software applications for user provision of a force to the exterior surface.

Abstract: A handheld computing device and handheld music player are disclosed. The handheld computing device includes a seamless enclosure formed from an extruded tube. The extruded tube includes open ends and internal rails which serve as a guide for slidably assembling an operational assembly through the open ends of the extruded tube, a reference surface for positioning the operational assembly relative to an access opening in the seamless enclosure, and a support structure for supporting the operational assembly during use. The handheld music player includes an elongated extruded tube extending along a longitudinal axis. The elongated extruded tube has a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end, and defines an internal lumen which is sized and dimensioned for slidable receipt of operational components of the handheld music player. The lumen includes rails for guiding the operational components to their desired position within the lumen.

Abstract: A device includes a display panel configured to display one or more interfaces. The device includes one or more motion sensors. The device includes circuitry configured to determine, based on an input from the one or more motion sensors, a tilt angle of the device. The circuitry is configured to select, based on the determined tilt angle, an interface, of the one or more interfaces, and to control the display panel to display the selected interface.

Abstract: Provided is a miniaturized computation and storage merged system, which relates to the fields of communications, information, industrial control and the like. The miniaturized computation and storage merged system includes: a mid-back board having a plurality of board card slots; a first processing board which is connected with the mid-back board; a second processing board which is connected with the mid-back board; and one or more rear-inserted board cards, each of which is fixed on the mid-back board via a board card slot, wherein the one or more rear-inserted board cards are configured to provide support in data storage and/or computation for the first processing board and the second processing board, to enable the first processing board and the second processing board to complete a data storage and/or computation task. The system has a very high expansibility and a very high popularity.

Abstract: The invention provides a Storage Bridge Bay system, comprising: plural hard disk drives, each arranged within a corresponding slot; one or more Storage Bridge Bay canisters, wherein there is provided in the or each canister one or more solid state drives. In addition in an embodiment, the invention provides a Storage Bridge Bay canister, the canister comprising: electrical connections in accordance with the Storage Bridge Bay standard; and, one or more solid state drives arranged within the canister and arranged in communication with the electrical connections, thereby enabling control of and transfer of data to or from the solid state drives via the electrical connections.

Abstract: A backplane configured to receive electrical components is provided. The backplane in one example includes a substrate comprising an at least partially flexible material, a plurality of backplane traces formed as part of the substrate, at least one connector island formed in the substrate, with the at least one connector island located in an opening in the substrate and configured to receive at least one mating electrical component, and one or more spring elements bridging between the at least one connector island and the substrate, with traces of the plurality of backplane traces extending over the one or more spring elements to the at least one connector island and with the one or more spring elements allowing the at least one connector island to flex with respect to the substrate and absorb vibrations.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology provide systems and methods for mounting and dismounting a computing component (e.g., a HDD) of a server system. The server system contains a motherboard that includes at least one designated base bracket. Each of the at least one designated base bracket is configured to enable a carrier of a computing component to be mounted on and detached from. A designated base bracket can include one or more movable pins, one or more fixed pins, and a close latch.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a hard disk quick release unit and a hard disk replacement module which includes a plurality of fixed guiding grooves and hard disk quick release units; each hard disk quick release unit includes a slidable guiding groove having at least a guiding member; at least a side fixing unit arranged adjacent to the outer side surface of the slidable guiding groove, the side fixing unit has a restricting groove, the guiding member engaged into the restricting groove for guiding the slidable guiding groove to move along a straight path; a cover board pivotally connected to the front end of the slidable guiding groove; and a resilient positioning member arranged on the front end of the slidable guiding groove, when the slidable guiding groove is moved to an exit position, the resilient positioning member engages with a side of the hard disk socket.

Abstract: Described herein is an air handling unit for use in an integrated data center that provides for efficient cooling, wherein the air handling unit includes one or more uninterruptable cooling fans each with a weighted rotor for providing uninterrupted cooling during a power outage until back-up generators come on-line, and a method of using the same. The uninterruptable cooling fan rotors are configured to store sufficient energy as rotational kinetic energy. Furthermore, the uninterruptable cooling fans may also be configured for generation of electricity to power a control system associated therewith during a power outage until back-up generators come on-line.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat dissipation apparatus and an electronic device. The heat dissipation apparatus is suitable for a processor in an electronic device. The heat dissipation apparatus includes a housing including an inlet for introducing a cooling fluid into the housing and an outlet for allowing the cooling fluid to exit from the housing. The heat dissipation apparatus includes a heat dissipating member disposed in the housing. The heat dissipation apparatus includes a buffer member disposed between the inlet and the heat dissipating member. The buffer member includes through-holes for inhibiting a flow of the cooling liquid from the inlet of the housing to the dissipating member to transfer heat across the heat dissipating member to the cooling fluid. The electronic device may include a processor and the heat dissipation apparatus.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first electronic unit having a top surface, a first pivot side and a receiving groove, a second electronic unit having a second pivot side pivoted to the first pivot side, an internal module movably received in the receiving groove, and first and second magnetic units respectively disposed on the second pivot side and the internal module. The second electronic unit is pivotable between covering and opening positions that covers and that is distant from the top surface, respectively. The second magnetic unit is magnetically attracted by the first magnetic unit to move one side of the internal module out of the receiving groove and toward the second pivot side when the second electronic unit is in the opening position.

Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices. One example can include a processor secured to a circuit board and a self-biasing heat sink positioned over the processor and secured to the circuit board to complete a Faraday Cage around the processor. The self-biasing heat sink can include a peripheral portion positioned in a first plane and a contact portion positioned in a second different plane and biased against the heat generating component by an interposed biasing portion that is flexed to force the contact portion against the processor.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a processor includes a plurality of domains each to operate at an independently controllable voltage and frequency, a plurality of linear regulators each to receive a first voltage from an off-chip source and controllable to provide a regulated voltage to at least one of the plurality of domains, and a plurality of selectors each coupled to one of the domains, where each selector is configured to provide a regulated voltage from one of the linear regulators or a bypass voltage to a corresponding domain. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for verifying interconnection of a PSE and PD with 4-pair PoE capabilities includes performing a first classification event on first and second pairs, respectively, and detecting a first predetermined class current on first and second sets of twisted pairs, respectively. The method includes performing a second classification event on first and second pairs, respectively, and detecting first and second predetermined class currents on first and second pairs, respectively. After expiration of a first variable delay period related to a first pseudo-random variable of the PSE, the method includes performing a third classification event on the first pair and detecting a first derived class current on the first pair. After expiration of a second variable delay period related to a second pseudo-random variable of the PD, the method includes performing the third classification event on the second pair and detecting a second derived class current on the second pair.