Abstract: Launch-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A computer-implemented method for operating an unmanned aerial vehicle in a representative embodiment includes detecting at least one parameter of a motion of the UAV as a user releases the UAV for flight. Based at least in part on the at least the one detected parameter, the method can further include establishing a flight path for the UAV, and directing the UAV to fly the flight path.

Abstract: A chemical controller for an aquatic application comprising at least one output relay. The chemical controller further includes a current detection circuit configured to detect current on an output of the at least one output relay and a current fault detection device configured to output a current fault signal indicative of the occurrence of a current fault condition. The chemical controller further comprises at least one relay latch configured to receive the relay enable signal and the current fault signal and to decouple the relay enable signal from a corresponding relay latch output when the current fault signal indicates the occurrence of a current fault condition. A relay drive circuit is configured to receive a signal from the corresponding relay latch output to and to responsively activate and deactivate the at least one output relay.

Abstract: Electrical power is provided to power consuming, heat-exhausting devices by multiple gas-fueled electrical power sources located near such devices. Exhaust heat from such devices is utilized as intake cooling air for the gas-fueled power sources, thereby excluding them from cooling capacity requirements. The gas piping delivering gas to gas-fueled power sources is positioned so as to be within hot aisles comprising exhaust heat. The gas piping is located up high for lighter than air gasses and near the floor for heavier than air gasses, with leak detection located nearby. Additionally, gas piping is externally coated with material that visually indicates a leak. By locating gas piping in the hot aisle, exhausted heat increases temperature and, thereby, pressure of the gas, resulting in more efficient gas distribution through the piping and preventing valve freezing. Furthermore, the gas piping is located after potential ignition sources in the airstream.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a hot and cold water mixing device for reducing degradation in the measurement accuracy of a flowmeter. In the device according to the invention, the flowmeter is disposed in one of a hot water supply path and a cold water supply path, having a higher flow rate. At least first and second temperature sensors are individually disposed in at least two of the hot and cold water supply paths and a mixed water path. A hot and cold water adjustment unit adjusts a mixing volume of hot water and cold water based on measurement values of the flowmeter disposed in one of the flow paths having a higher flow rate, a mixed water path flowmeter and at least the first and second temperature sensors.

Abstract: A thermostat includes a power stealing circuit selectively configured to provide power to the thermostat and to circuit(s) ancillary to the thermostat from power source(s) external to the thermostat, without requiring a common or neutral connection between the thermostat and the power source(s). Exemplary embodiments also are disclosed of a climate control system that includes such a thermostat. This thermostat can power-steal off of existing load wires (e.g., a W and/or Y terminal, etc.) and can provide power for a continuous backlight and/or other device (e.g., a remote sensor and/or low-power transceiver, etc.).

Abstract: A power supply device for outputting a DC voltage includes: a pair of positive and negative output terminals, a load to which the DC voltage is applied being connected thereto; a detection unit configured to detect a voltage value of the DC voltage output from the output terminals; a setting unit configured to select an instruction value for the DC voltage output from the output terminals from among a plurality of preset instruction values, and set the selected instruction value; and a correction unit configured to increase one of the voltage value detected by the detection unit and the instruction value set by the setting unit, according to an amount by which a current value of a current that flows through the load increases.

Abstract: A power supply device has an input and output, a first transistor between the input and output, and a differential circuit responding to a difference between output voltage and a reference voltage with an output connected to a gate of the first transistor. A current monitoring circuit comprises a second input transistor with a gate connected to the gate of the first transistor and causes monitor current corresponding to current flow in the first transistor to flow. A comparator compares the monitor current to a reference and activates a switch to control a zero-point circuit which is connected between an output of the differential circuit and an input of the differential circuit and minimizes oscillation without the necessity of an output capacitor.

Abstract: Provided is a leakage current compensation circuit including: a compensation MOS transistor, which has a drain and a source connected to each other, and a bulk connected to a ground terminal, and is configured to generate a compensation current that is equal in magnitude to a leakage current of a MOS transistor of a current output circuit; and a current mirror circuit, which has an input terminal connected to the drain and the source of the compensation MOS transistor, and an output terminal connected to the MOS transistor of the current output circuit. The leakage current compensation circuit includes the MOS transistor for compensation for the leakage current, which has a small area, and is capable of compensating for a gate leakage current.

Abstract: A sensor device comprises a sensor element for measuring a stimulus and generating a corresponding signal, an ADC for convert the signal to a multi-bit digital signal, a memory unit for storing the digital signal, and a timing unit for switching off the sensor element when the ADC is converting the signal and for switching off the ADC after the digital signal is stored in the memory.

Abstract: A demand response dispatch prediction system is provided that performs validation, estimation, and editing (VEE) on a plurality of interval based energy consumption streams. The system includes a post VEE readings data stores, a rules processor, and a dispatch prediction element. The post VEE readings data stores is configured to provide a plurality of tagged energy consumption data sets that are each associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of interval based energy consumption streams, each of the plurality of tagged energy consumption data sets comprising first groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been validated and second groups of contiguous interval values tagged as having been edited.

Abstract: An electronic device may include first through fourth current generators. The first current generator may be configured to output first and second mirroring currents. The second current generator may be configured to output third and fourth mirroring currents. The third current generator may be configured to generate a fifth mirroring current having a current slope proportional to a current slope of the first mirroring current and output a first current having a level of a value obtained by subtracting a level of the fifth mirroring current from a level of the second mirroring current. The fourth current generator may be configured to generate a sixth mirroring current having a current slope proportional to a current slope of the fourth mirroring current and output a second current having a level of a value obtained by subtracting a level of the sixth mirroring current from a level of the third mirroring current.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for a digital input of an electronic peripheral module includes an inlet connection forming a digital input, a ground connection, a semiconductor switching device arranged between the inlet connection and the ground connection to limit input current and a reference voltage source connected to a control input of the semiconductor switching device to control the device, wherein a regulator which, depending on an input voltage at the inlet connection, regulates the reference voltage source such that the semiconductor switching device, for a first voltage value, adjusts the input current for the input voltage to a first input current and, for a second voltage value, adjusts the input current for the input voltage to a second input current, wherein the first voltage value is greater than the second voltage value and the first input current is smaller than the second input current on account of the regulator.

Abstract: An information processing device including: a processor configured to: obtain external times that are measured at different time points in another device, measure of the information processing device in response to obtaining each of external times, and correct a first external time that is obtained in a first time period of a plurality of sequential time periods based on a rate of a change in the internal times from a second external time to a third external time, the second external time being an external time at which a time difference between a corrected time of an external time and an internal time is minimum in the second time period, the third external time being an external time at which a time difference between a corrected time of an external time and an internal time is minimum in the third time period.

Abstract: A connector?substrate assembly can be disposed at a position where a tip portion of the connector is inserted into a connector hole simply and at a low cost without using an additional small substrate, an additional relay cable, and the like; an electronic device; and a method for assembling the same are provided. A connector is supported so as to be slidable with respect to a substrate, from a preparation position to a mounting position, and the tip of the connector projects outwardly from a right side of an end portion of the substrate at least at the mounting position. A chassis has a connector hole in the side surface. The connector does not interfere with a frame portion of the connector hole at the preparation position and the substrate can be properly attached to the chassis. The tip of the connector enters the connector hole at the mounting position.

Abstract: A convertible device and a method of controlling therefor are disclosed in the present specification. In this case, according to one embodiment, a convertible device includes at least one of the first processing module and the second processing module that comprises a memory configured to store mode information for a plurality of operational modes of the convertible device, and to store first angle data, a receiving unit configured to receive an input for changing an angle different from an angle of the stored first angle data, a detection unit configured to detect second angle data according to the received input, a controller configured to identify an operational mode of the convertible device based on the first and second angle data and the stored mode information, and control to output a predetermined user interface on the identified operational mode of the convertible device, and an output unit configured to output a predetermined user interface.

Abstract: A heating plate is included in an electronic device which also includes a processor, a detecting unit, and a battery. The detecting unit detects values of electrical current in certain parts of the electronic device. The processor determines whether any of the detected values falls within a predetermined range. If the detected value falls within a predetermined range, the processor enables a connection between the battery and the heating plate to cause the heating plate to micro-heat the electronic device to promote or accelerate the evaporation of water or moisture in the electronic device. A method for water and moisture disposal by internal heating is also provided.

Abstract: A waterproof display apparatus includes an envelope, a display panel and an adhesive structure. The envelope includes an inner enclosing surface. The inner enclosing surface defines an accommodating space. The display panel is at least partially accommodated in the accommodating space of the envelope. The envelope includes a light permeable portion that allows light from the display panel to travel out of the envelope. The adhesive structure is located in the accommodating space. The adhesive structure is adhered between the inner enclosing surface of the envelope and the display panel.

Abstract: A modular interface and attachment system for integration with, or use with, a tablet computer is disclosed. The system allows for the modular attachment of ergonomic features, specialty I/O devices, and specialty data entry hardware. Interface channels may be built into the rear surface of the tablet housing, while the accompanying accessories are provided with mating splines. The interface channels can also include electrical contacts to provide power to accessories that are mounted, or to facilitate the mounting of an auxiliary battery. Accessories that require a physical data or I/O interface with the tablet can be mounted at either end of the tablet at positions where data connectors are provided.

Abstract: Light guide techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes a housing, a light guide supported by the housing, a light engine disposed within the housing and optically coupled to the light guide, and one or more modules disposed within the housing and implemented at least partially in hardware. The one or more modules are configured to cause the light engine to output a user interface for display using the light guide along an image plane focused at infinity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable display device which may reduce an amount of impact energy reaching a display panel, when external impact energy is transmitted, and thus protect the display panel. The foldable display device includes a display panel including at least one folding part and non-folding parts, a cover window attached to the upper surface of the display panel, and a frame configured to receive the display panel and the cover window and to pull one side and the other side of the cover window in opposite directions.

Abstract: A flexible device that includes a flexible display panel bent to have a curved surface and a supporting member provided at one end of the flexible display panel. The flexible display panel makes contact with a portion of the supporting member and surrounds the supporting member while being bent.

Abstract: Input devices having a thin profile and good comfort and feel are disclosed. In embodiments, an input device includes a sensor layer configured to effectuate a key press upon application of an activation force, and a collapsible layer coupled to the sensor layer. The collapsible layer may be configured to collapse in response to a collapsing force that is substantially equal to the activation force. When the collapsible layer collapses, the sensor layer may simultaneously effectuate the key press in response to application of the collapsing force.

Abstract: An electronic device may comprise a chassis, a tongue, and a gasket. The chassis may enclose electronic components, and may define a receptacle. The tongue may extend through the receptacle, and may comprise at least one electrical contact. The gasket may surround the tongue and be located inside the receptacle. The gasket may be non-porous and compressible. A first side of the gasket may be in continuous contact with the tongue. A second side of the gasket may be in continuous contact with the chassis.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus having function of switching node modules includes at least two node modules, a shared I/O module having a first I/O interface connected with an external device, a second I/O interface electrically connected with the at least two node modules and a switching module connecting the at least two node modules. The shared I/O module is used to cause the shared I/O module to communicate with one node module in the at least two node modules through the second I/O interface according to a selection signal when receiving the selection signal. The shared I/O module integrates multiple communication ports and switches the node module communicating with the shared I/O module according to a selection signal, the shared I/O module also can be designed as a shared I/O module combined by multiple different ports in advance to perform corresponding replacement according to user needs.

Abstract: A cooling system for computer systems includes one or more cooling hubs and one or more heat spreading devices. The heat spreading devices have nodes and paths defining inner pathways that enclose a two-phase working fluid. The nodes and paths network acts as links for the two-phase working fluid to absorb and transfer thermal energy from the heat-generating components of the electronic device to the cooling hub. The hub-link structure decouples the direct geometrical relationship between heating components and cooling sources to enable a higher degree of design freedom, space management, and cooling redundancy.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for cooling an IHS (Information Handling System) that may be docked in docking station. The IHS includes a docking plate exposed on the outer surface. When docked, the docking plate interfaces with a corresponding conductive element provided by the docking station in order to transfer heat from the IHS to the docking station. Within the IHS, an adaptive heatsink provides passive cooling to a processor of the IHS. When the IHS is docked, a portion of the adaptive heatsink contacts the docking plate and, via the conductive element of the docking station, completes a thermal pathway to auxiliary cooling systems provided by the docking station, thus allowing the IHS to supporting higher operating temperatures. When the IHS is undocked, the adaptive heatsink is separated from the docking plate by an air gap, thus limiting the transfer of heat to the docking plate and maintaining safe surface temperatures.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may include based on a power consumed by at least one information handling resource and thermal resistances associated with heat-rejecting media thermally coupled to the at least one information handling resource, calculating an exhaust temperature of the heat-rejecting media proximate to an exhaust of an enclosure housing the at least one information handling resource. The method may also include based on the exhaust temperature, controlling at least one of an operating frequency of the at least one information handling resource and a flow rate of fluid proximate to the heat-rejecting media.

Abstract: Techniques for low-power USB Type-C receivers with high DC-level shift tolerance are described herein. In an example embodiment, a USB-enabled device comprises a receiver circuit coupled to a Configuration Channel (CC) line of a USB Type-C subsystem. The receiver circuit is configured to receive data from an incoming signal on the CC line even when the incoming signal has more than 250 mV of DC offset with respect to local ground, and to operate in presence of a VBUS charging current that is specified in a USB-PD specification.

Abstract: A method and a device are provided. In an example, the method includes detecting a presence of a module in a socket. Based on detecting the presence of the module, a power configuration parameter stored in a memory of the module is read, and power is applied to an integrated circuit of the module according to the power configuration parameter.

Abstract: A transmit driver is configured to operate under distinct supply voltage provided at output differential terminals. The transmit driver includes differential input transistors, first and second pairs of over-voltage protection differential transistors, and a current source coupled in series between the output terminals and a lower voltage rail. The transmit driver includes a first bias voltage generator configured to generate a first bias voltage based on the supply voltage across the output differential terminals. The first bias voltage is applied to the control terminals of the first pair of over-voltage protection transistors. The transmit driver includes a second bias generator for generating a second (substantially fixed) bias voltage for the control terminals of the second pair of over-voltage protection transistors. The transmit driver may be configured to operate based on a 3.3V supply voltage provided by an HDMI sink, or based on a 1.8V supply voltage provided by a bridge chip.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to an integrated circuit for brown-out detection. The integrated circuit may include a first stage configured to receive an input voltage and provide a first voltage independent of temperature while remaining related to the input voltage. The integrated circuit may include a second stage configured to receive the input voltage, receive the first voltage from the first stage, and up-convert the first voltage as input voltage lowers. The second stage may be configured to provide a second voltage corresponding to a differential voltage of the input voltage and the first voltage. The integrated circuit may include a third stage configured to receive the second voltage and provide a high-gain output voltage corresponding to an error signal.

Abstract: A device having one or more sensors configured to detect a material covering the device, and logic configured to detect one or more characteristics of the material and change an operating state of the device based on the detected one or more characteristics. In some examples, the one or more sensors can be ambient light sensors (ALS), proximity sensors and/or cameras. In some examples, the device can change the operating state of a processor, a touch panel and/or a display. In some examples, the device can detect a direction of coverage of the material, a color of the material and/or a usage state of the device. In some examples, the device can change its operating state based on a pattern of the one or more characteristics and/or information in addition to the one or more characteristics. In some examples, the device can receive the information from an external device.

Abstract: A real-time data management system for accessing data in a power grid that controls a transmission delay of real-time data delivered via a real-time bus, and delivers real-time data in a power grid. A unified data model covering various organizations and various data resource may be included. Multi-bus collaboration and bus performance optimization approaches may be used to improve efficiency and performance of the buses. An event integration and complex event process component may be included to provide status of the power grid. A high volume of real-time data and events may be managed to provide data transmission with a low latency, provide flexible extension of the number of data clusters and the number of databases to ensure high volume data storage, and achieve a high speed and transparent data access. Additionally, rapid design and development of analytical applications, and the near real-time enterprise decision-making may be enabled.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self-contained method and device for managing a first electronic apparatus. Said first electronic apparatus is, in particular, a first electronic multimedia apparatus connected via an HDMI interface to a second electronic apparatus consisting of a playback apparatus. A self-contained method for managing a first electronic apparatus is provided. The first electronic apparatus is connected to at least one second electronic apparatus such that said first electronic apparatus provides data to the second electronic apparatus, said data being usable by said second electronic apparatus. The self-contained management method comprises a CMD_TRG triggering, by said first electronic apparatus, of a control of said first electronic apparatus, in accordance with activity data da2 of at least one second electronic apparatus from among said second electronic apparatus(es).

Abstract: A voltage converter may include a first set of silicon (Si)-based power devices coupled to a first direct current (DC) voltage source and a second set of Si-based power devices coupled to a second DC voltage source. The voltage converter may also include a first set of silicon-carbide (SiC)-based power devices coupled to the first set of Si-based power devices and to the second set of Si-based power devices. Each SiC-based power device of the first set of SiC-based power devices may switch at a higher frequency as compared to each Si-based power device of the first and second sets of the Si-based power electronic devices.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a multicore processor includes cores that can independently execute instructions, each at an independent voltage and frequency. The processor may include a power controller having logic to provide for configurability of power management features of the processor. One such feature enables at least one core to operate at an independent performance state based on a state of a single power domain indicator present in a control register. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A sleep mode enabling method for a memory storage apparatus is provided. The method includes: setting a sleep pin connecting flag as a first value if a potential signal on a device sleep signal pin is at a second logic level opposite to an initial first logic level; setting a device sleep function flag as the first value in response to a device sleep function enabling command received from a host system; and enabling a device sleep function of the memory storage apparatus if the device sleep function enabling command is received and the device sleep function flag is set as the first value.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a dNap architecture that accurately transitions cache lines to full power state before an access to them. This ensures that there are no additional delays due to waking up drowsy lines. Only cache lines that are determined by the DMC to be accessed in the immediate future are fully powered while others are put in drowsy mode. As a result, we are able to significantly reduce leakage power with no cache performance degradation and minimal hardware overhead, especially at higher associativities. Up to 92% static/Leakage power savings are accomplished with minimal hardware overhead and no performance tradeoff.

Abstract: The embodiments discussed herein relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling power consumption of a computing device in a standby or sleep mode. During the standby or sleep mode an external device can be plugged into the computing device. The external device can be provided power from a standby power supply until a determination is made as to whether a main power supply is operating. The determination can be based on comparing the output of the main power supply to an output of the standby power supply. If the main power supply is operating, a switch in the computing device can close to allow the main power supply to provide power to the external device. Moreover, in some embodiments, the switch can close based exclusively on a current demand of the external device from the standby power supply.

Abstract: A method of operating a control system for controlling a device, the control system comprising a motion capture equipment, and a controller for providing control signals for controlling one or more device functions of the device, the method comprising the steps of: capturing, by the motion capture equipment, motion picture images of a space and providing the motion picture images to the controller; analyzing, by the controller, the motion picture images for detecting user input from a user in the space, and detecting by the controller a gesture performed by the user; and providing, by the controller in response to said detecting of the gesture, a control signal to the device for controlling a selected device functions of said one or more device functions; wherein said analyzing is performed by the controller by monitoring one or more gesture zones in said motion picture images, each gesture zone being associated with one respective device function of said plurality of device functions, and wherein for providi

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing customized haptic feedback for a wearable device with sensors, a processor, memory, haptic outputs and optional communications module. Sensor information is used to provide the context for customizing the haptic feedback.

Abstract: An electronic device determines information about a target and provides the information to another electronic device that has an obstructed view of the target. The other electronic device displays an image of the target with an orientation and a location of the target.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for technology to detect a pose drift condition with respect to a head mounted display based on one or more first signals, to detect a reduced perception state with respect to the head mounted display based on one or more second signals, and to trigger a correction of the pose drift condition during the reduced perception state. Additionally, the reduced perception state may correspond to, for example, a blinking condition, a saccadic motion condition and/or an increased head rotation rate.

Abstract: A blended reality user interface and gesture control system includes one or more sensors, a head-mounted display, and a blending engine. The blending engine is configured to receive a live reality and virtual reality feeds, track movement of a user using the sensors, detect a command based on the tracked movement, blend the live and virtual reality feeds into a blended view based on the detected command, and display the blended view on the head-mounted display. In some embodiments, the blending engine is further configured to detect an amount of head tilt of the user and adjust a blending factor controlling an amount of transparency of the live reality feed within the blended view based on the amount of head tilt. In some embodiments, the blending engine is further configured to detect manipulation of a controller by the user and adjust the blending factor based on the detected manipulation.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and computer programs for augmenting a virtual reality scene with real world content are provided. One example method includes an operation for obtaining sensor data from an HMD of a user to determine that a criteria is met to overlay one or more real world objects into the virtual reality scene to provide an augmented virtual reality scene. In certain examples, the criteria corresponds to predetermined indicators suggestive of disorientation of a user when wearing the HMD and being presented a virtual reality scene. In certain other examples, the one or more real world objects are selected based on their effectiveness at reorienting a disoriented user.

Abstract: A visual display includes hidden reference illuminators adapted to emit invisible light for generating corneo-scleral reflections on an eye watching a screen surface of the display. The tracking of such reflections and the pupil center provides input to gaze tracking. A method for equipping and an LCD with a reference illuminator are also provided. Also provides are a system and method for determining a gaze point of an eye watching a visual display that includes reference illuminators. The determination of the gaze point may be based on an ellipsoidal cornea model.

Abstract: The description relates to smart rings. One example can include a finger band configured to accommodate a user's finger. This example can also include a set of pressure sensors positioned on an inner surface of the finger band and configured to sense changes to tendons of the user's finger as pressure differentials and to output associated signals. The example can further include a gesture component configured to interpret the signals from the set of pressure sensors to identify individual actions performed by the user's finger.

Abstract: A remote control including a sensing device incorporated into wristband and having sensors to provide signal inputs relating to the pitch, roil and yaw movements of a user's wrist. A continuous feedback loop with a drift detector receives the sensor signal inputs and a rotation matrix input and uses the sensor signal inputs to calculate a numerical error, A proportional-integral controller receives the calculated numerical error output from the drift detector and outputs a control output to a drift adjuster. A gyroscope provides an input to the drift adjuster to correct for instrument drift and to provide an output to conduct a kinematics and normalization calculation and output a rotation matrix. The feedback loop employs upper and Sower bounds for the rotational matrix to eliminate grossly anomalous feedback numerical errors in sensor device inputs due to sudden angle changes in pitch, roll, or yaw.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving brain activity data of a user from a brain wave sensor. Identifying Alpha wave activity from the brain activity data. Determining a synchronization timing for presenting content to the user such that the content appears on a display device during a predetermined phase of the Alpha wave activity based on the Alpha wave activity. Causing the content to be displayed on the display device according to the synchronization timing, where the content includes a first content item and a second content item that is associated with the first content item.

Abstract: A haptic theme system is provided that can create a haptic theme, where a haptic theme is an installable package that includes one or more haptic effects, and a mapping of the one or more haptic effects to one or more user interface (“UI”) events of a device. The haptic theme can be installed on the device, and the device can then dynamically load and play a haptic theme in real-time. The haptic theme system can display one or more haptic themes within a user interface. Upon receiving a selection, the haptic theme system can generate haptic feedback based on the haptic effect that is mapped to a received user interface event within the mapping.