Abstract: A method for controlling a work machine, includes: detecting an area present ahead in a traveling direction of a work machine, in which a target traveling speed of the work machine is constant and is lower than a traveling speed at a current point of time; when the area is detected, obtaining a corrected value for correcting the accelerating instruction value; adding the corrected value and an accelerating instruction value for controlling a traveling speed of the work machine obtained based on the target traveling speed to obtain a corrected accelerating instruction value; and outputting the corrected accelerating instruction value to a drive device configured to drive a traveling device in the work machine.

Abstract: A system for generating mapping data includes a host vehicle and at least one sensor coupled to the host vehicle. The sensor is capable of detecting a traffic control device and capable of detecting motion of a vehicle. The system additionally includes non-transient data storage and a processor. The processor is in communication with the sensor and the data storage. The processor is configured to, in response to the at least one sensor detecting a traffic control device and detecting motion of a vehicle during a drive cycle, identify a lane of traffic associated with the vehicle, associate the lane of traffic with the traffic control device, and store the association of the lane of traffic with the traffic control device in the data storage for subsequent access by an automated driving system.

Abstract: An autonomously robotic machine for performing one or more agricultural operations. The machine includes a frame having a length and an adjustable width. A plurality of ground-engaging mechanisms are coupled to the frame for propelling the machine in a direction of travel. The machine includes a controller, a power-generating device, and a generator. The controller controls the machine, and the generator receives mechanical power from the power-generating device and produces electrical power. A docking assembly is coupled to the frame. The docking assembly includes a power unit and at least one coupler for coupling to any one of a plurality of agricultural implements.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for implementation of variable references frames in unmanned vehicles is provided, which includes an unmanned vehicle comprising: a chassis; a propulsion system configured to move the chassis; sensor(s) configured to sense features around the chassis; a memory storing a global reference frame associated with an environment within which the chassis is to move; a communication interface; and a processor configured to: receive, using the interface, a command to move to a given coordinate in the global reference frame; control the propulsion system to move the chassis to the given coordinate; when the chassis is at the given coordinate, determine, using the sensor(s), that a given feature is detected; and, when so: automatically cease controlling the propulsion system according to the global reference frame; automatically move the chassis according to a local reference frame defined with reference to a point associated with the given feature.

Abstract: An application program interface may be used to collect and disseminate physical metrics of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). A weight distribution associated with a UAV may be determined prior to dispatch of the UAV and/or after the UAV returns from operation (e.g., a flight). In some embodiments, one or more UAVs may be placed on or proximate to a physical metrics acquisition (PMA) device to determine a distribution of weight of the UAV at three or more points associated with the UAV. The distribution of weight may be used generate analytics, which may include a total weight of a vehicle, a center of mass of the vehicle (in two or more dimensions), power requirements of the UAV for a given flight task (e.g., how much battery power the UAV requires, etc.), and/or other analytics. In various embodiments, the PMA device may perform moment of inertia tests for the UAV.

Abstract: A point-and-shoot automatic landing system (P-A-S ALS) realizes safety and mission effectiveness benefits in vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, allowing a pilot, using an inceptor device, to select an aim point with an aiming device providing visual indication of the aim point. Once a flight path is computed the pilot may allow the P-A-S ALS to automatically control the flight to touchdown. A suite of ranging devices determines the relative position of the aircraft to the selected aim point and an approach profile guidance algorithm computes the flight path. One or more devices provide confirmation that automatically controlled flight to the selected aim point is achievable. The P-A-S ALS is configured to allow termination of the controlled flight path at any time and selection of a new aim point through the inceptor device.

Abstract: A flow control device is disclosed. The flow control device includes a solenoid, the solenoid including an armature. Also, a piston connected to the armature. The piston includes a primary orifice. The piston having an open position and a closed position. A piston spring connected to the piston is also includes and at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the piston to the open position at least partially opens the at least one secondary orifice and the movement of the piston to the closed position at least partially closes the at least one secondary orifice. The movement of the armature actuates the piston movement and controls fluid flow from the primary orifice through the at least one secondary orifice.

Abstract: A solenoid valve control system comprising a solenoid valve drive circuit applying a drive current to the solenoid valve; a pressure data calculation unit calculating a pressure data including a band and a cycle of pressure fluctuation from a pressure value; a pressure hysteresis calculation unit calculating a difference between the pressure value when the drive current value is increased and the pressure value when the drive current value is decrease as a hysteresis amount; a vibration determination unit determining whether or not the pressure data is included in an area outside the pressure data range, which is outside a first predetermined range; a hysteresis determination unit determining whether or not the pressure hysteresis amount is included in an area outside the pressure hysteresis amount range, which is outside a second predetermined range; and a drive frequency adjustment unit adjusting a drive frequency based on the determination result.

Abstract: A pressure-reducing flow regulator for use between a pressurized source and a pump inlet uses dual pistons to reduce the pressure at the pump inlet. Pressure reduction is achieved due to the ratio between the sum of the areas of the two pistons and the area of the inlet. When used in a compressed air foam system, this pressure reducer serves to increase the volume of air available at the desired pump pressure. In one embodiment, a flow of liquid is allowed through a central tube between the two pistons. In another embodiment, the central tube is sealed and a low-pressure bypass allows for flow between the outlet chamber and pressure chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a controlling device and method for a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning system. The controlling device includes a building heat load module, a data collecting module, an optimization module, and a controller. A building heat load model is established according to building envelope data. Field information data and setup data are collected. The building heat load model, the field information data, and the setup data are integrated to produce optimal setup data by optimal computation. According to the optimal setup data, the HVAC system proceeds to modulate room temperature, room humidity, or gas concentration to achieve functions of maintaining indoor thermal comfort and energy conservation.

Abstract: A module incorporated within a system-on-a-chip operating in a steady-state power supply phase is powered by supplying to the module a regulated power supply voltage obtained from a feedback control loop. The receives a main power supply voltage and a negative feedback voltage. The negative feedback voltage is generated inside the system-on-a-chip starting from an effective supply voltage of the module and from a setpoint signal corresponding to a desired regulated power supply voltage.

Abstract: A coupling module can be used to communicate high speed signals between an optical transceiver and a processing module of an optical communication device, such as an optical line termination (OLT) or an optical network unit (ONU). The coupling module can adjust the DC offset voltage level of the signal output by the optical transceiver to the DC offset voltage level required by the processing module. In addition, the coupling module splits the output signal from the optical transceiver and passes the signal to both a high pass filter and a low pass filter that are connected in parallel. The outputs of the high pass filter and the low pass filter are then combined and provided to the processing module. The high pass filter and the low pass filter can be configured such that all frequencies of the signal from the optical transceiver are provided to the processing module.

Abstract: The current signature of an electronic function is masked by controlling a current source that supplies power for the electronic function is controlled in a dynamically-varying manner. Excess current is detected and compared to a threshold. If the detected excess current meets the threshold, the operation of the electronic function is modified, for example by controlling a clock.

Abstract: An embodiment relates to a device comprising a high-side semiconductor, a low-side semiconductor, a first sensing element arranged adjacent to the high-side semiconductor. The first sensing element is isolated from the high-side semiconductor and the first sensing element is directly connectable to a processing device.

Abstract: Equipment having a noise elimination function according to embodiments includes a signal generator configured to generate a signal in which a noise component other than thermal noise is discretely included, a noise detecting unit configured to detect the noise component other than the thermal noise discretely included in output of the signal generator, and a signal correcting unit configured to eliminate the noise component detected by the noise detecting unit from the output of the signal generator, and generation of noise other than thermal noise is detected, and a signal from which noise is reliably eliminated is generated.

Abstract: A current source with hysteresis for an output circuit includes a tail current transistor, a resistor and a differential pair. The tail current transistor is used for supplying a current to the output circuit. The resistor is coupled to a drain terminal of the tail current transistor. The differential pair, coupled to the resistor, is used for controlling a magnitude of the current supplied to the output circuit. The differential pair includes a first transistor, of which a bulk terminal is coupled to a terminal of the resistor; and a second transistor, of which a bulk terminal is coupled to another terminal of the resistor.

Abstract: A method to adjust the load transient regulation of a low drop-out (LDO)/load switch linear voltage regulator (LVR) with an n-type pass element having an open loop transfer function, including determining during a load transient event if the gate of the pass—element goes lower than a scaled value of the output voltage or a constant voltage level, generating a control signal that controls a current sink block if the gate voltage of the pass element is lower than the output voltage, and enabling a current sink block that is controlled by the control signal and connecting the output of the current sink block to the output of the LVR.

Abstract: A low-dropout regulator, including: a dynamic pole tracking circuit having an active load, a voltage-to-current converter, a current amplifier, a bias circuit, a regulating transistor, a first feedback resistor, a second feedback resistor, and a first capacitor. The dynamic pole tracking circuit includes: a first PMOS, a second PMOS, a first resistor, and a second resistor. The voltage-to-current converter includes: a first NMOS, a second NMOS, a third NMOS, a fourth NMOS, a fifth NMOS, a sixth NMOS, a seventh NMOS, an eighth NMOS, a third PMOS, a fourth PMOS, a seventh PMOS, an eighth PMOS. The current amplifier includes: a fifth PMOS, a sixth PMOS, a ninth NMOS, a tenth NMOS, and a third resistor. The bias circuit includes: a ninth PMOS, a tenth PMOS, an eleventh PMOS, an eleventh NMOS, a twelfth NMOS, a thirteenth NMOS, and a fourth resistor.

Abstract: smart power distribution system and a method to progressively dispatch the power is described. The method steps are all automatic and self-adaptive. The method can be executed in an unattended manner to automatically correlate real time data vs. historical data, planning data vs. operation data. Based on a long cycle periodical variation and short-term random variations in load, and taking into account the temporary load power supply and maintenance needs, a multi-stage progressive multiple time scales optimal dispatching method is developed, including the distributed power, micro-grids, energy storage devices, electric vehicles charge-discharge facility and other elements of the Intelligent power distribution systems, to achieve coordinated operation of the network, power, load resources to ensure a continuous safe and reliable smart power distribution system operated at high quality and efficiency.

Abstract: Operational mode changes in a system-on-a-chip (SoC) integrated circuit in a complex device such as a mobile phone cause spikes in current demand which can cause voltage droops that disrupt operation of the SoC. A hybrid parallel power supply capacitively couples a switching-mode power supply and a low-dropout voltage regulator in parallel to provide high efficiency and fast response times. The low-dropout voltage regulator may include a class-AB operational transconductance amplifier driving the coupling capacitor. The switching-mode power supply and the low-dropout voltage regulator can regulate their outputs to slightly difference voltage levels. This can allow the switching-mode power supply to supply most of the SoC's current demands.

Abstract: A bandgap reference circuit includes a first temperature correction circuit that is connected between a power supply terminal and a node between a first resistor and a second resistor. The first temperature correction circuit includes a first transistor that is connected between the first power supply terminal and the node between the first resistor and the second resistor, a control terminal of the first transistor being connected at a junction where the end of a first bipolar transistor connects together with a third resistor, and a fourth resistor that is connected in series between the first transistor and the first power supply terminal.

Abstract: A control method of a switching converter, wherein the switching converter has a main transistor and is configured to provide an output signal. The control method includes: generating a feedback signal indicative of the output signal of the switching converter; generating a clock signal to determine the switching frequency of the main transistor; generating a control signal to control the main transistor based on the clock signal and the feedback signal; and detecting whether the on-time of the main transistor is smaller than a time threshold based on the control signal. If the on-time of the main transistor is smaller than the time threshold, the frequency of the clock signal will be adjusted to regulate the on-time of the main transistor to be equal to the time threshold.

Abstract: A safe and low-cost voltage regulator is provided through simplification of a circuit configuration of a protection circuit. The voltage regulator has a configuration in which current output of the protection circuit, which serves as a signal indicating that the protection circuit has started to operate, is input to a control circuit configured to improve responsiveness of the voltage regulator.

Abstract: A current generation circuit including a first and a second bipolar transistors, a current distribution circuit that makes a first current and a second current flow through the first and second bipolar transistors, respectively, the first current and the second current corresponding to a first control voltage, a first NMOS transistor disposed between the first bipolar transistor and the first current distribution circuit, a second NMOS transistor disposed between the second bipolar transistor and the first current distribution circuit, a first resistive element, a first operational amplifier that outputs the second control voltage to the gates of the first and the second NMOS transistors according to a drain voltage of the first NMOS transistor and a reference bias voltage, and a second operational amplifier that generates the first control voltage according to a drain voltage of the second NMOS transistor and the reference bias voltage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an input device that replicates mechanical actuation of a rotatable input mechanism in such a way that the haptic output provided by the input device is controllable.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide an integrated circuit and method for varying a frequency of a clock signal to accommodate critical paths in the integrated circuit. The integrated circuit can include a clock generator configured to generate a clock signal having a clock frequency that is variable, circuitry that includes a plurality of critical modules that can be selectively activated to operate under control of the clock signal, each critical module including one or more critical paths that a default clock frequency cannot accommodate, and a controller that causes the clock generator to vary the clock frequency of the clock signal based on propagation delays of those critical paths in activated critical modules.

Abstract: An integrated circuit die includes interface and adapter circuits. The interface circuit exchanges data with an external device outside the integrated circuit die using a first clock signal. The interface circuit has a clock signal generation circuit to generate the first clock signal based on a second clock signal. The adapter circuit exchanges the data with the interface circuit. A frequency of the second clock signal is changed in response to an indication of a change in a data rate of the data. The adapter circuit causes the interface circuit to provide an adjustment to the first clock signal after the frequency of the second clock signal changes. The adapter circuit prevents the exchange of the data between the interface circuit and the external device until the adapter circuit receives an indication of completion of the adjustment to the first clock signal.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) having a clock switch that switches the system clock between an internal clock and an external clock based on whether or not the IC has finished downloading device configuration at boot and on whether or not the internal clock is functional. Further restrictions on the use of the external clock are imposed by the clock switch based on a life-cycle state of the IC. The use of the clock switch makes it significantly more difficult for the clock to be tampered with, thereby protecting the security settings of the IC and/or preventing unauthorized access to secure data stored on the IC using an external-clock-based security attack.

Abstract: A parallel operation system includes a first node including a first processor configured to execute a first process, a second processor configured to execute a second process, and a first memory, and a second node including a third processor configured to execute a third process, a fourth processor configured to execute a fourth process, and a second memory, and a first signal line that transfers synchronization information between at least one of the first and second processors and at least one of the third and fourth processors, wherein when the first process is to be synchronized with the third process, at least one of the first and the third processors using the first signal line to execute a first synchronization process.

Abstract: Disclosed are a touch panel and a method for manufacturing the same. The touch panel includes a touch panel including a substrate, a sensor part on the substrate and a connection electrode connecting the sensor part, and a light absorbing layer on the substrate. The light absorbing layer is closer to the substrate rather than the connection electrode. The method includes preparing a substrate, forming a sensor part and a connection electrode on the substrate, and forming a light absorbing layer on the substrate. The light absorbing layer is closer to the substrate rather than the connection electrode.

Abstract: An electroconductive film is provided on a display unit and has at least two wiring layers that are disposed on both sides of a transparent substrate or each disposed on either side of each of the at least two transparent substrates in a laminate form and are regularly arranged. A wiring pattern of the wiring layers is superimposed onto a pixel array pattern of the display unit, the wiring pattern of a lower layer being displaced in phase in relation to an upper layer. The electroconductive film satisfies: fm1?fm2, when a first lowest frequency (fm1) is the lowest frequency of the moire spatial frequency, and a second lowest frequency (fm2) is the lowest frequency of the moire spatial frequency.

Abstract: A medical supply cabinet having improved features for user access, user control, and illumination is provided. The supply cabinet is provided with a selectively controllable illumination source, such as light-emitting diodes, that provide the operator with visual information regarding access to individual compartments of the supply cabinet.

Abstract: A display device including a back cover, a frame, a display panel and a stiffener is provided. The display panel is disposed between the back cover and the frame. The stiffener, disposed between the display panel and the back cover, has an opening and includes a main body and at least one fixing member. The main body includes a first portion, a second portion, a third portion and a fourth portion which are one-piece formed and enclose the opening. The first portion has a first outer edge. The second portion has a second outer edge. The fixing member is disposed on the first outer edge. The width of the second portion at the connecting position between the first portion and the second portion is equal to or larger than the distance between the second outer edge and the center of the fixing member.

Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel; a light source unit, which irradiates the display panel; a frame, which supports the display panel and the light source unit; and a protective plate, which is disposed on a front surface of the display panel, wherein the protective plate provided with: an adhesive member disposed in a peripheral area of the frame and; a fixing member that is supported by the adhesive member at a position corresponding to the adhesive member disposed in the peripheral area of the frame and is fixed to a fitting portion formed in the frame to be fixed to the frame, and wherein the fixing member includes a fall-prevention structure portion to suppress the protective plate from falling from the frame.

Abstract: A glare reduction hood for a touchscreen display includes an elongated closure structure having an open mounting end and an opposite, open viewing end. The mounting end includes an attacher for attaching and securing the hood to a touchscreen display. The elongated closure structure includes a pierceable panel disposed between the mounting and viewing ends and having an openable and predisposably closed access. The closure structure shields the touchscreen display, the access is pierceable by a piercing object and intimately fitable around the piercing object so that light is unlikely to be transmitted through the access, and the touchscreen display is viewable through the viewing end and contactable via the access.

Abstract: According to one embodiment disclosed to achieve the aforementioned object, the present specification provides a method of controlling a portable device including the steps of if the portable device is a first mode to lock the portable device, detecting an unlocking triggering signal, if the unlocking triggering signal is detected, converting the portable device to a second mode to display an unlocking interface in the expandable display, if a touch input signal for the unlocking interface is detected when the portable device is the second mode, recognizing a touch input pattern from the detected touch input, displaying the unlocking interface by reflecting to the touch input pattern and if the touch input pattern is matched with a pre-set pattern, converting the portable device to a third mode to unlock the portable device, and if the expandable display expands when the portable device is the second mode, displaying the unlocking interface by reflecting to an expansion of the expandable display and if a degr

Abstract: A user terminal device and a displaying method thereof are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device that includes a standing unit capable of obliquely supporting the main body. The electronic device may include: a main body that includes a first surface on which a display is disposed and a second surface that is opposite to the first surface; a standing unit received in the second surface of the main body so as to be concealed from the outside or extracted from the second surface of the main body so as to obliquely support the main body; and a cover disposed on the second surface of the main body to operate in conjunction with the standing unit, the cover being configured to allow the received standing unit to be hidden and to obliquely support the main body together with the standing unit, and the standing unit may be received in, or extracted from, the second surface by rotational, tensile, and compressive operations.

Abstract: A wearable smart device have a display, a body configured to support the display by having a prescribed curvature to be worn on a user body of a user, a band configured to be detachably coupled with the body by having a prescribed curvature, a first connector configured to couple a first end portion of the band to the body, the first connector configured to separate the first end portion of the band from the body, and a second connector configured to couple a second end portion of the band opposing the first end portion to the body, the second connector configured to separate the second end portion of the band opposing the first end portion from the body. A first direction for separating the band from the body in the first connector is different from a second direction for separating the band from the body in the second connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus such as a clock with an electronics dock that is twistable relative to a body and with a rotatable connecting port having a plurality of heads. The body has a top generally lying in a plane, a first face with a display and a second face with a display. An electronics dock is secured relative to the body in a twistable manner relative to the body top. In this regard, an electronic device held within the electronics dock can be selectively rotated for viewing about an axis that is generally perpendicular to the body top. Further, a connecting port with multiple charging heads is provided, such as for Android or Apple type devices. The connecting port can be rotated about an axis to allow access to the desired head. A lock is provided to hold the desired head in position for use.

Abstract: A connectable module used in a wearable electronic device is provided. The connectable module includes a first elastic part disposed to exert a specific elastic force against a pressure applied in a side direction, a second elastic part disposed to exert a specific elastic force against a pressure applied in a vertical direction, and a main body connected to the first elastic part and the second elastic part.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a case; a switch; an operation button; a press portion that projects out from a length direction central portion of a button back face on a switch side of the operation button; a bearing portion that is provided along a length direction of the operation button inside the case, and that faces the button back face; and a stopper rib that projects out from the button back face, that is disposed along the length direction of the operation button at one side in a transverse direction of the operation button relative to the press portion, that faces the bearing portion, and that has a projection length from the button back face at a length direction end portion side of the operation button that is shorter than a projection length from the button back face at a length direction central portion of the operation button.

Abstract: A system and method for a configuration web service to provide configuration of a wireless power transmitter within a wireless power transmission system is disclosed. The wireless power transmitter configuration network may include at least one wireless power transmitter connected to an energy power source and at least one computer device which may communicate with each other through wireless or wired network connections, where each wireless power transmitter may include a distributed system database coupled to web service software. The operator/user may browse the specific URL or IP address associated with the configuration web page, which the wireless power transmitter may host and render, to specify the wireless power transmitter's configuration information. The configuration web service may allow users to perform configurations with and without the need of an external network service in range and regardless of the physical location of the wireless power transmitter.

Abstract: A foldable display is disclosed. In one aspect, the foldable display includes a foldable display panel and a folding adjustment part configured to adjust a folding configuration of the foldable display panel. The foldable display also includes a folding sensor configured to sense the folding configuration, a rear surface touch sensor configured to sense a touch input applied to a rear surface of the foldable display panel, and a controller. The controller is configured to detect first and second touch inputs applied to different portions of the rear surface and control the folding adjustment part so as to switch the folding configuration of the foldable display panel when the controller detects that the first touch input moves in a first direction and the second touch input moves in a second direction different from the first direction.

Abstract: A portable information handling system has a hinge assembly that rotationally couples lid and main portions with one or more communication cables passing between the lid and main portions. A flexible cover over the hinge assembly protects the cables and offers free rotational motion by stretching and compressing responsive to rotation of the lid and main portions relative to each other.

Abstract: A buffer member includes a first buffer portion, a pin, a bending portion and a second buffer portion. The pin is located on the first buffer portion. The bending portion is connected with the first buffer portion. The second buffer portion is connected with the bending portion, and the first buffer portion is connected with the second buffer portion via the bending portion. A reinforcing member is located inside the pin for raising the rigidity of the pin. The pin is used for fixing a vibration source. The first buffer portion and the second buffer portion reduce the transmission of the vibration energy from the vibration source.

Abstract: A portable information handling system integrated button touch pad provides consistent functional displacement with support of a touch surface from separate main and click brackets. The click bracket provides consistent displacement relative to a housing and a support plane so that an integrated button touch pad adapts to different housing sizes and materials with a common support arrangement of the touch surface and a common functional displacement feel provided by flexing of a main bracket that directly supports a touch pad relative to fixed click pad position.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a high-density solid-state storage unit includes a base section and a cassette section having plurality of flash cards. The cassette section can be removably attached to the base section to provide security of data stored on the plurality of flash cards. The cassette section provides for physical security of the flash cards in part through packaging of the enclosure and energy transfer to the base station. The cassette section further provides for security of the data stored on the flash cards in part through a trusted platform module (TPM) embodied as a removable module connected to a universal serial bus (USB) style connector.

Abstract: A computer case includes a case body, a carrying structure and a cooler. The case body is with an opening formed thereon. The carrying structure is detachably connected to the case body from the outside and corresponds to the position of the opening. The cooler is fixed to the carrying structure. This way, computer peripherals can be installed without disassembling the case body.

Abstract: A system and method for improving the cooling of the skin of an information handling system. More specifically, in certain embodiments, the information handling system comprises an air moving device positioned to generate boundary layer disruption on the external skin of the system. In certain embodiments the air moving device is located within the information handling system.