Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining a target adjustment route for a preset control condition set of a production line are provided. The apparatus establishes at least one candidate adjustment route for the preset control condition set according to the historical control condition sets. Each candidate adjustment route includes at least one adjustment control condition set arranged in an adjustment order. Each adjustment control condition set is one of the historical control condition sets. Within the same candidate adjustment route, the historical yield related values corresponding to the adjustment control condition sets are all greater than the preset yield related value and increase in the adjustment order. Within the same candidate adjustment route, the numbers of the adjustment control condition(s) included in the adjustment sets increase in the adjustment order. The apparatus selects one of the candidate adjustment route(s) as the target adjustment route.

Abstract: A system is provided that predicts motor wear and failures before they occur. Telemetry data from motors in a motor application is collected and predictive algorithms are used to determine when a motor is aging and when it may fail. Identifying a potential failure in these types of applications can help mitigate risk of other equipment failures and realize cost savings. In one example, a motor aging detection system is provided that includes one or more DC motors, and a motor controller coupled to each motor. The motor controller reads three phase currents from each motor and converts the phase currents to digital values, calculates telemetry data including applied voltages, back electric-motive force, inductance, and resistance of each motor at periodic intervals, stores this telemetry data for each motor in a memory. An age detection circuit retrieves this information from the memory and determines age factors of the motor.

Abstract: A machine tool includes a maintenance unit that can be replaced by a predetermined unit. The machine tool includes a monitoring section and a determination section. The monitoring section monitors a feature amount that gradually changes accompanying deterioration of the maintenance unit. The determination section determines whether the maintenance unit has been replaced on the basis of a trend of a change in the feature amount monitored by the monitoring section. With such a configuration, the machine tool is able to determine whether the maintenance unit has been replaced.

Abstract: A grouping device includes: an information collecting unit configured to collect machining information about machining operations from a plurality of machine tools; and a grouping unit configured to sort the plurality of machine tools into a plurality of groups based on the collected multiple pieces of machining information.

Abstract: Methods aim to reduce and/or eliminate the need for shims in manufacturing assemblies, such as in manufacturing of aircraft wings. Exemplary methods include predicting a set of predicted manufacturing dimensions within a range of predetermined allowances for a first part, manufacturing the first part, scanning the first part to determine a set of actual manufacturing dimensions for the first part, and at least beginning manufacturing a second part before the scanning the first part is completed. The second part may be manufactured based on the set of predicted manufacturing dimensions for the first part. Once the scan of the first part is completed, the set of predicted manufacturing dimensions may be compared to a set of actual manufacturing dimensions to check for any non-compliant deviances between the predicted and actual manufacturing dimensions. Repairs and local re-scans may be performed in the areas of the non-compliant deviances, which may streamline manufacturing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling device performance variability during manufacturing of a device on wafers are disclosed. The system includes a process platform, on-board metrology (OBM) tools, and a first server that stores a machine-learning based process control model. The first server combines virtual metrology (VM) data and OBM data to predict a spatial distribution of one or more dimensions of interest on a wafer. The system further comprises an in-line metrology tool, such as SEM, to measure the one or more dimensions of interest on a subset of wafers sampled from each lot. A second server having a machine-learning engine receives from the first server the predicted spatial distribution of the one or more dimensions of interest based on VM and OBM, and also receives SEM metrology data, and updates the process control model periodically (e.g., to account for chamber-to-chamber variability) using machine learning techniques.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a display panel is configured with a sensor corresponding to a water jet nozzle, and a control switch which suspends an operation of the device when the water jet nozzle is detected as working abnormally, thereby preventing abnormal products from being produced due to the failure of finding an abnormal condition of the water jet nozzle in time, ensuring the normal process of the product, and preventing the nonessential economic loss.

Abstract: A human-machine interface (HMI) system comprises a local operation device, a display device, a HMI display control device and a communication control device. The local operation device generates a local operation signal. The display device shows a display image corresponding to a display signal. The HMI display control device generates the display signal according to the local operation signal or a remote operation signal. The communication control device comprises a wireless communication connection port for connecting with a remote operation device. The communication control device transmits the local operation signal to the HMI display control device, transmits the display signal to the display device, and selectively transmits the display signal to the remote operation device.

Abstract: In an information processing device according to the present invention, an acquisition unit is configured to acquire a plurality of values related to a state quantity of a target device. An extraction unit is configured to extract a state value group constituted by a plurality of values related to an identical state quantity from the acquired plurality of values. A specification unit is configured to specify a value to be used to manage the target device from the state value group based on reliabilities of the values included in the state value group.

Abstract: A process anomalous state diagnostic device configured to diagnose an anomalous state of a process based on deviation indexes for the magnitude of deviation from a reference that is a normal state of the process includes: a color mapping unit configured to configure a two-dimensional matrix that has a first axis as an axis of a temporal factor including time and that has a second axis as an axis of an item of each deviation index, associate each cell of the matrix with data for an item of the deviation index and the temporal factor, and allocate a color in accordance with the magnitude of the deviation index to each cell of the matrix; and a color map display unit configured to display a color map produced by the color mapping unit.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically predicting and detecting a failure of a system or a component includes one or data sources, a data pipeline interface communicably coupled to the one or more data sources, one or more processors communicably coupled to the data pipeline interface and the one or more relational databases, and one or more devices coupled to the one or more processors. The data pipeline interface processes and stores the data in one or more relational databases. The one or more processors quantify, forecast and prognosticate a likelihood of future events using one or more predictive modules, and determine one or more options and impacts using a prescriptive module. The one or more devices provide the one or more options and impacts or implement the one or more options.

Abstract: Systems and methods for industrial process control coordination and implementation are disclosed. In some embodiments, a facility coordinator may be configured to: receive a facility prescription from a remote server; translate the facility prescription into one or more commands understood by one or more of a plurality of controllable devices; communicate the one or more commands to the one or more controllable devices; receive sensor data from one or more of a plurality of environmental sensors; determine based on the sensor data whether an aspect of an environment or one or more of the controllable devices violates one or more constraints; and in the event operational, safety, or physical constraints are or will soon be violated, determine a corrective action and send corrective action commands to one or more of the plurality controllable devices.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detection in an industrial internet of things data collection environment with intelligent data collection and equipment package adjustment for a production line are disclosed. An example system includes a data collector communicatively coupled to a plurality of input channels connected to data collection points operatively coupled to at least one piece of equipment of an equipment package of the production environment and a data acquisition circuit structured to interpret a plurality of detection values from the plurality of input channels. A data analysis circuit utilizes an expert system diagnostic tool to identify an off-nominal process state in response to the plurality of detection values and a response circuit adjusts an equipment package parameter in response to the off-nominal process state.

Abstract: A system for changing a sensed parameter group for oil and gas production equipment includes a data collector communicatively coupled to a plurality of input sensors, each of the plurality of input sensors operatively coupled to a component comprising equipment for an oil and gas production environment; a controller, comprising: a data acquisition circuit structured to interpret a plurality of detection values corresponding to a sensed parameter group, wherein the sensed parameter group comprises at least a portion of the plurality of input sensors; a pattern recognition circuit structured to determine a recognized pattern value in response to the plurality of detection values; and a sensor learning circuit structured to update the sensed parameter group in response to the recognized pattern value.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sensor fusion in a production line environment are disclosed. An example system for data collection in an industrial production environment may include an industrial production system comprising a plurality of components, and a plurality of sensors each operatively coupled to at least one of the components; a sensor communication circuit to interpret a plurality of sensor data values in response to a sensed parameter group; and a data analysis circuit to detect an operating condition of the industrial production system based at least in part on a portion of the sensor data values; and a response circuit to modify a production related operating parameter of the industrial production system in response to the detected operating condition.

Abstract: Systems and methods for balancing remote oil and gas equipment are disclosed. An example system may include analog sensors coupled to a piece of equipment and an analog switch with a plurality of analog sensor channels, wherein a first analog sensor channel comprises a trigger channel coupled to a first of the analog sensors, and wherein a second one of the analog sensor channels comprises an input channel coupled to a second sensors. The analog switch may digitally derive a relative phase between the trigger channel and the input channel, utilize a PLL band-pass tracking filter to determine at least one of slow-speed RPMs or phase information for the piece of equipment, and a response circuit that provides a process change command to remotely balance at least one component of the piece of equipment based on the RPMs or the phase information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for data collection and frequency evaluation for a vehicle steering system are disclosed. An example monitoring system for data collection in a vehicle steering system may include a vehicle steering system comprising a rack, a pinion, and a steering column; a data acquisition circuit to interpret a plurality of detection values corresponding to a plurality of input sensors, each input sensors operationally coupled to the vehicle; and a data storage circuit to store one or more operating frequencies of the vehicle. The example system may further include a frequency evaluation circuit to detect an operating signal, wherein the operating signal comprises a frequency higher than the one or more operating frequencies; and a response circuit structured to perform at least one operation in response to the detected operating signal.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to facilitate remote-controlled maneuvers. An example vehicle comprises: wheels, a transceiver, and a processor and memory. The processor is in communication with a remote device via the transceiver and is configured to: determine whether first and second buttons of the remote device are pressed based on signals from the remote device, if the first and second buttons are released, stop rotation of the wheels, and communicate a message regarding the released first and second buttons to the remote device.

Abstract: In one aspect, to a method of data replication and sharing in an agricultural area with a communications system is provided. The communications system can include a base station, a plurality of remote nodes in operative communication with the base station, and at least one agricultural machine within range of the base station or at least one of the remote nodes. The method can include collecting, at the at least one agricultural machine, data from the agricultural area, transmitting, from the at least one agricultural machine, the collected data to a first remote node of the plurality of remote nodes, replicating the collected data at each operational remote node of the plurality of remote nodes neighboring the first remote node, and receiving, at the at least one agricultural machine, status information originating from one or more remote nodes of the plurality of remote nodes from the first remote node.

Abstract: A left-behind belongings delivery support apparatus includes a communication device configured to be able to communicate with a vehicle-mounted device installed in a vehicle that is under automatic driving control and a mobile terminal of a user of the vehicle; and a processor configured to send, when a request for delivery of belongings left behind in the vehicle is received from the mobile terminal through the communication device, a movement command for moving the vehicle to a delivery destination of the left-behind belongings, to the vehicle-mounted device through the communication device.

Abstract: A parameter processing method for an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) includes receiving a message from a control device, the message carrying a parameter identification and interface information. The parameter processing method also includes determining parameter information corresponding to the parameter identification and a function type corresponding to the interface information. The parameter processing method further includes executing an operation corresponding to the function type based on the parameter information.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to, upon determining that a local set of identifiers is inconsistent with a remotely served set of identifiers, prevent a vehicle from entering an autonomous mode or instruct the vehicle to perform a minimal risk condition.

Abstract: A notification system in a vehicle that performs automated driving and includes a plurality of detection unit configured to acquire peripheral information, comprises: a specifying unit that specifies dirt of each of the plurality of detection units; an acquisition unit that acquires information of a scheduled traveling route; a determination unit that determines whether a range where automated driving is possible is included in the traveling route; and a notification unit that makes a notification of information concerning dirt specified for each of the plurality of detection units if it is determined by the determination unit that the range where automated driving is possible is included.

Abstract: An amusement park system in accordance with present embodiments includes multiple separated park areas, an autonomous vehicle configured to drive along ground surfaces within the multiple separated park areas, and a gondola system configured to transport the autonomous vehicle between the multiple separated park areas. The amusement park system further includes a control system configured to operate the autonomous vehicle to engage with and disengage from the gondola system to facilitate transport of the autonomous vehicle by the gondola system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method, device, computer readable storage medium, and electronic device for planning velocity of a mobile apparatus. The method for planning velocity of a mobile apparatus provided by embodiments of the present disclosure comprises: acquiring a target weight coefficient according to a target linear velocity of the mobile apparatus; determining a motion central angle of the mobile apparatus according to a current pose, a target pose, and the target weight coefficient of the mobile apparatus; and calculating a target angular velocity of the mobile apparatus according to the motion central angle and the target linear velocity. The method for planning velocity of a mobile apparatus provided by embodiments of the present disclosure may realize real-time planning of velocity of the mobile apparatus to reach the target pose more accurately.

Abstract: A device that processes map data used in self-position estimation of a mobile body including an external sensor, includes a processor and a memory that stores a computer program executable by the processor. The processor reads data from a storage device storing data of a two-dimensional map including a point cloud or occupied grids is stored according to a command of the computer program, extracts from the two-dimensional map one or more line segments defined by the point cloud or the occupied points on the two-dimensional map, selects at least one specific region from at least one region included in one or more line segments or at least one region defined by at least one pair of line segments, and associates additional data indicating a position of a specific region on the two-dimensional map with the data.

Abstract: A system and a method for autonomous decisioning and operation by an autonomous agent includes: collecting decisioning data including: collecting a first stream of data includes observation data obtained by onboard sensors of the autonomous agent, wherein each of the onboard sensors is physically arranged on the autonomous agent; collecting a second stream of data includes observation data obtained by offboard infrastructure devices, the offboard infrastructure devices being arranged geographically remote from and in an operating environment of the autonomous agent; implementing a decisioning data buffer that includes the first stream of data from the onboard sensors and the second stream of data from the offboard sensors; generating current state data; generating/estimating intent data for each of one or more agents within the operating environment of the autonomous agent; identifying a plurality of candidate behavioral policies; and selecting and executing at least one of the plurality of candidate behavior

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining a speed profile (vp) for a marine vessel (10). The method comprises: —determining a travel segment (36) along which the marine vessel (10) is expected to travel; —determining a curvature value indicative of a curvature of the travel segment (36); —on the basis of at least the curvature value, determining a speed profile (vp) for the marine vessel (10) along the travel segment (36).

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for determining a path of a vehicle. The method includes receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal among RF signals predefined corresponding to other vehicles in front of the vehicle, and determining a path of the vehicle based on the received RF signal.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for generation of trajectories for a vehicle driving in an autonomous driving mode. In one instance, a default number of trajectories to be generated may be identified. A set of maneuvering options may be selected from a set of predetermined maneuvering options based on the number of trajectories. The set of maneuvering options may be filtered based on the default number of trajectories. A set of trajectories may be generated based on the filtered set of maneuvering option such that each trajectory of the set corresponds to a different maneuvering behavior. A cost for each trajectory of the set of trajectories may be determined, and one of the trajectories of the set of trajectories may be selected based on the determined costs. The vehicle may be maneuvered in the autonomous driving mode according to the selected one of the trajectories.

Abstract: In an embodiment a system includes: an automated vehicle configured to traverse a first predetermined path; and a sensor system located on the automated vehicle, the sensor system configured to detect a vertical obstacle along the first predetermined path along one or two floorboards ahead of the automated vehicle, wherein the automated vehicle is configured to traverse a second predetermined path in response to detecting the vertical obstacle.

Abstract: Techniques are discussed for determining predicted trajectories based on a top-down representation of an environment. Sensors of a first vehicle can capture sensor data of an environment, which may include agent(s) separate from the first vehicle, such as a second vehicle or a pedestrian. A multi-channel image representing a top-down view of the agent(s) and the environment and comprising semantic information can be generated based on the sensor data. Semantic information may include a bounding box and velocity information associated with the agent, map data, and other semantic information. Multiple images can be generated representing the environment over time. The image(s) can be input into a prediction system configured to output a heat map comprising prediction probabilities associated with possible locations of the agent in the future. A predicted trajectory can be generated based on the prediction probabilities and output to control an operation of the first vehicle.

Abstract: A system for a vehicle is provided herein that includes a position sensor configured to identify a location of the vehicle and a heading of the vehicle. A human-machine interface (HMI) is operatively coupled with the vehicle. A controller is in electronic communication with the position sensor and the HMI. The controller is configured to access one or more databases to identify a first location, a first heading, and a first speed for the vehicle, and to identify a first aggregate heading value and a first aggregate speed value associated with the first location; determine that either the heading or the speed of the vehicle is outside of acceptable ranges; and issue a wave-off alert to the HMI when the vehicle is outside of acceptable ranges.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vehicle control apparatus, vehicle control system and image sensor. The vehicle control apparatus includes a first sensor configured to be disposed on the vehicle to have a view to the outside of the vehicle and capture image data and a controller configured to include at least one processor to process the image data captured by the first sensor, wherein the controller recognizes a roundabout based on the processing result of the image data, sets a region of interest in front of the vehicle based on a state information of the roundabout obtained from the processing result of the image data, determines a target located in the region of interest based on information of the target location based on the processing result of the image data, and controls the vehicle based on the information of the target location in the region of interest. According to the embodiment of the disclosed invention, the vehicle may enter a roundabout safely.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of processing data, an apparatus for processing data, and a system for controlling a vehicle. The apparatus includes: a track sorter, configured to select a reference track from among a plurality of tracks generated based on sensing data captured by a radar sensor and to sort one or more sorted tracks that satisfy a preset filter condition, based on the reference track; a histogram generator, configured to extract transverse location information of the reference track and the one or more sorted tracks for a preset period and generate a short-term histogram and a long-term histogram having transverse locations of the reference track and each of the sorted tracks as factors; and an identifier configured to identify a mirror track based on a histogram similarity using the short-term histogram and the long-term histogram for the reference track and each of the sorted tracks.

Abstract: In an operation method of marker system (1) in which laying position information indicating a position where a magnetic marker (10) is laid is provided to a vehicle (3) side for achieving control for assisting driving of the vehicle (3) by using the magnetic marker (10), since positional accuracy required when laying magnetic markers (10) can be relaxed, the laying position information of the magnetic marker (10) positioned on the vehicle (3) side which performs the control for assisting driving is used as correction information to correct the laying position information indicating the position where the magnetic marker (10) is laid, and laying cost of magnetic markers (10) can be suppressed.

Abstract: An automated guided vehicle, utilized to move within a working area, includes a regional mapping module, a local mapping module, a modified mapping module, and a guiding module. The regional mapping module is to generate a regional map of the working area. The local mapping module is to generate a local map of a surrounding area of the automated guided vehicle. The modified mapping module is to transform the regional map into a modified map. The guiding module is to guide the automated guided vehicle to displace from a present position to a target position.

Abstract: A driving control method comprises: acquiring a destination of a vehicle; referring to a first map that includes identification information of a travel lane and a second map that does not include the identification information of the travel lane; calculating a route from a current position of the vehicle to the destination; when traveling along a first route included in the route and belonging to the first map, setting first driving control, while when traveling along a second route included in the route and belonging to the second map, setting second driving control with a lower level of autonomous driving than that of the first driving control; and creating a driving plan for the vehicle to travel along the route with contents of the set driving control. A driving control apparatus is based on the method.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of real-time communication between agricultural machines in an agricultural area is provided. The method can include receiving data from a first agricultural machine at a first remote node of an agricultural mesh network. The first remote node is in operative range to the first agricultural machine and a second remote node. The method also includes transmitting the data from the first remote node to the second remote node, and, transmitting the data from the second remote node to the second agricultural machine. The second agricultural machine is out-of-operative-range from the first remote node and is in operative range to the second remote node.

Abstract: A method for geofencing an unmanned aerial vehicle according to one embodiment includes receiving one or more control inputs to the unmanned aerial vehicle associated with movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle, wherein the one or more control inputs are received by the mobile device prior to transmittal to the unmanned aerial vehicle, retrieving parcel data that identifies geographical boundaries of the land parcel within which the unmanned aerial vehicle is operating, determining a distance between the unmanned aerial vehicle and a boundary of the land parcel, reducing a speed value associated within the one or more control inputs to generate one or more modified control inputs in response to determining that the distance is within a threshold distance, and transmitting the one or more modified control inputs to the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle including a controller is provided. The controller is configured to determine a first relative height between the unmanned aerial vehicle and a ground reflector directly below the unmanned aerial vehicle and a second relative height between the unmanned aerial vehicle and a ground reflector ahead the unmanned aerial vehicle. The controller then determines a combined relative height for reflecting a front terrain change according to at least the first relative height and the second relative height. Based on the determined combined relative height, the controller further adjusts the flight attitude of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract: A control valve (100) for regulating a fluid flow in an HVAC system is described, the control valve (100) comprising a valve housing (11) defining a flow path (12), a valve regulating body (13) arranged in the flow path (12) and being adjustable between a closed position and an open position for the fluid flow, and a flow regulating insert (14) configured to regulate the fluid flow over a range of pressure differences across the flow regulating insert (14), wherein the flow regulating insert (14) comprises a spatially fixed pin (141) and an elastically deformable annular throttling member (142) encompassing at least a part of the pin (141), wherein the annular throttling member (142) defines an orifice (143) in the flow regulating insert (14) for the passage of the fluid flow, the orifice (143) being modifiable by deformation of the annular throttling member (142) under a pressure difference across the flow regulating insert (14).

Abstract: An apparatus (100) that simulates breathing, which is suitable for use when testing inhalers (14), comprises an inlet (22) to which, in use, an inhaler (14) can be connected, and a vacuum pumping system, which has a vacuum pump (106), a high-speed valve (102) and a flow sensing means (137, 112, 104, 114) interposed between the inlet (22) and the vacuum pump (106), and a controller (126). A user interface (134) enables a user to input a target flow profile (148, 150), which may correspond to human inspiration, such that, in operation, the controller (126) can control the operation of the vacuum pump (106) and the high-speed valve (102) so that the pressure and/or flow rate within the apparatus (100) matches the pressure (150) and/or flow rate (148) of the target flow profile in real-time or near-time.

Abstract: A waste oil transfer system includes a system controller configured to determine the authorization status of a waste oil transfer request. The system controller requests a current fluid level in a storage tank from a tank level monitor mounted on the storage tank. The tank level monitor is configured to generate current fluid level information and provide that information to the system controller. The system controller determines the available space in the storage tank and compares the available space to the transfer volume to determine if the storage tank can receive the transfer volume. The system controller then activates a pump to initiate the transfer if the system controller determines that the transfer is authorized or denies the transfer.

Abstract: A control line stabilizer includes a body defining an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber, a passageway connecting the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber, a first seat, and a second seat. A disc is disposed in the passageway and is movable between a first closed position, in which the disc engages the first seat, an open position, in which the disc is spaced away from the first seat and the second seat, and a second closed position in which the disc engages the second seat. A first spring is disposed in the outlet chamber and is operatively coupled to the disc. A second spring is disposed in the inlet chamber and is operatively coupled to the disc. The disc restricts fluid flow through the passageway by moving to the first closed position and by moving to the second closed position.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a device body and a power supply module. The power supply module is coupled to the device body to supply power to the device body. The power supply module includes a plurality of power control circuits. An input end of each of the plurality of power control circuits is configured to receive a power input from a corresponding one of a plurality of power supply apparatuses. An output end of each of the plurality of power control circuits is coupled to the device body. Each of the plurality of power control circuits generates a corresponding power output according to the received power input to jointly supply power in a parallel manner to the device body. Each of the plurality of power control circuits limits, according to corresponding current limit information, a current captured from the corresponding power supply apparatus.

Abstract: An operating element for a household appliance includes a base body having a material, which includes a matrix and a filler embedded in the matrix. The filler has a percentage by weight of 5%-30% of the material and is configured to increase a mechanical strength of the material and to increase a chemical resistance of the material.

Abstract: Under one aspect, a method for performing an operation is provided. The method can include receiving, by different physical locations of a multi-mode waveguide, an input signal and a plurality of coefficients imposed on laser light. The method also can include generating, by the multi-mode waveguide, a speckle pattern based on the different physical locations, the input signal, and the plurality of coefficients. The method also can include adjusting at least one of the coefficients based on the speckle pattern.

Abstract: An arrangement for use in a matrix-vector-multiplier, comprising a stack of material layers arranged on a substrate, and a waveguide element formed in at least one material layer in the stack is disclosed. In one aspect, the arrangement further comprises a transducer arrangement which is coupled to the waveguide element. The transducer arrangement is configured to generate and detect spin wave(s) in the waveguide element, and wherein the waveguide element is configured to confine and to provide interference of the at spin wave(s) propagating therein. The arrangement further comprises a control mechanism comprising at least one control element coupled to the waveguide element, and a direct current electric source coupled to the at least one control element. The control mechanism, via the at least one control element, is configured to modify the phase velocity of the spin wave(s) propagating in the waveguide element.

Abstract: A signal generation circuit generates first and second non-overlapping digital signals from an input pulse signal. A first digital circuit includes: a first logical OR gate receiving the second digital signal and the input pulse signal to generate a third digital signal; and a second logical OR gate receiving the input pulse signal and a delayed version of the third digital signal to generate the first digital signal. A second digital circuit includes: a first logical AND gate receiving the first digital signal and the input pulse signal to generate a fourth digital signal; and a second logical AND gate receiving the input pulse signal and the fourth digital signal to generate the second digital signal.