Abstract: Apparatuses for controlling gas flow are important components for delivering process gases for semiconductor fabrication. In one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling gas flow is disclosed, the apparatus delivering two gas flows at a known ratio. Specifically, the apparatus has first and second on/off valves and first and second flow restrictors. The first and second on/off valves may be altered between an open state and a closed state. When both the first and second on/off valves are in an open state, first and second gas flows are delivered to first and second outlets. The first and second gas flows are provided at a known ratio to one another, this ratio determined by the ratio of the resistance to flow of the first and second flow restrictors.

Abstract: A pressure regulating valve for an air supply system of a utility vehicle includes a housing having at least one compressed air connection communicating with at least one first pressure regulating chamber. The pressure regulating chamber has a variable volume delimited by at least one wall section of the housing and a first active pneumatic surface of a pressure regulating piston. In first position of the pressure regulating piston a first regulating channel is not connected to the pressure regulating chamber, and a second position of the pressure regulating piston is connected to the pressure regulating chamber. The pressure regulating piston includes a pin which rises out of the first active pneumatic surface of the pressure regulating piston. A second active pneumatic surface is located on an end of the pin. The pin is movably guided through the wall section in a pneumatically sealed manner.

Abstract: A device for controlling the flow of a fluid through a conduit from an upstream side of the device to a downstream side of the device. The device includes a valve aperture (30), a cylindrical mounting member (24) on the downstream side of the valve aperture, a valve member (26) on the outside of the cylindrical mounting member that moves reciprocally to open and close the valve aperture, a control volume (44) defined between the cylindrical mounting member and the valve member, an arrangement (8) for introducing a control pressure into the control volume, and a seal (34) between the outer surface of the cylindrical mounting member and the inner surface of the valve member that substantially seals the control volume. The valve member is acted on by the pressure of the upstream side (PI) and the control pressure (P4) so as to be moved by the difference between these pressures.

Abstract: A controller for a plurality of devices of a building control system that operate in parallel to provide a desired capacity of heating or cooling for a building space includes a capacity identifier configured to identify the desired capacity of heating or cooling for the building space. The controller further includes a combination finder configured to generate a list of combinations of devices that can be energized to provide the desired capacity. The controller further includes a combination filter configured to remove any combinations from the list that do not meet one or more requirements. The controller further includes a combination selector configured to select one of the combinations based on at least one of a runtime and a transition count. The controller further includes a signal generator configured to generate control signals in accordance with the selected combination and operate the plurality of devices using the control signals.

Abstract: A controller for a plurality of devices of a building control system that operate in parallel to provide a desired capacity of heating or cooling for a building space includes a capacity identifier configured to identify the desired capacity of heating or cooling for the building space. The controller further includes a combination finder configured to generate a list of device combinations that can be energized to provide the desired capacity of heating or cooling. The controller further includes a combination filter configured to remove any combinations from the list of combinations that do not meet one or more requirements. The controller further includes a make and break point selector configured to set a series of make and break points. The controller further includes a signal generator configured to generate one or more control signals in accordance with the make and break points used to operate the plurality of devices.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including an input terminal to which a power source, for which the time until a voltage equal or greater than a predetermined voltage value is output fluctuates according to an external environment, is connected, a power source section to which the input terminal supplies power from the power source, a power source supply terminal that supplies power to a driven semiconductor device, a switch that controls a connection between the power source section and the power source supply terminal, and a voltage regulator to which the input terminal supplies power from the power source, and that supplies a voltage to the power source supply terminal is provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to generating a reference voltage with trim adjustment. Accordingly, a reference voltage with trim adjustment is generating which involves generating a trim current using at least one of a plurality of selectable parallel elements; inputting the trim current to parallel resistor branches to generate a first scaled voltage; and combining a first voltage with the first scaled voltage to generate the reference voltage.

Abstract: An adaptive constant current engine (ACCE) to control a current of a target load device at a constant level is disclosed. The ACCE includes a closed feedback loop which generates a sensed current that represents a load current conducted by the target load device and then compares the sensed current to a reference current. Based on this comparison, the circuit can output a voltage to control the current conducted by the target load device. The disclosed ACCE adapts the comparison to an operating voltage of the target load device in order to provide electrical conditions at a reference node receiving a reference current that are the same as electrical conditions at a sensing node receiving a sensing current. Accordingly, the ACCE can generate very accurate comparisons regardless of variations in the operating voltage of the target load device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a constant-voltage power supply circuit includes: an error amplifier including an inverting input terminal and a noninverting input terminal, a reference voltage source connected with the inverting input terminal of the error amplifier, an output transistor, the transistor having a source connected with a power supply terminal, a drain connected with a circuit output terminal, and a gate connected with an output terminal of the error amplifier, and an output voltage detecting circuit, the circuit being connected between the circuit output terminal and a power supply terminal, detecting voltage of the circuit output terminal to apply the detected voltage to the noninverting input terminal of the error amplifier. The constant-voltage power supply circuit further includes a positive feedback circuit connected between the output terminal of the error amplifier and the gate of the output transistor.

Abstract: Low leakage current switch controller. In some embodiments, a controller for a radio-frequency switch can include a low-dropout regulator configured to generate a plurality of reference voltage levels for operation of a switch, or to be in a sleep mode to conserve power, based on a control signal received through a common input node. The controller can further include a mode detector in communication with the low-dropout regulator, and be configured to provide a first form of the control signal to the common input node to allow the plurality of reference levels to be generated by the low-dropout regulator, or a second form of the control signal to the common input node to put the low-dropout regulator in the sleep mode.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for providing energy system status information. A status indication device may be mounted near an entry door for determining when an individual is about to leave an area. When the status indication device determines that an individual is about to leave an area, it displays an energy status to the individual, so that the individual can decide whether to place energy-consuming devices in a conservation mode of operation.

Abstract: A bandgap reference generation circuit in an integrated circuit (IC) and method for generating a bandgap reference voltage are disclosed. The bandgap reference generation circuit includes a first proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) current generation section for generating a PTAT current component, a current circuit configured to generate a trimmed PTAT current component substantially invariant of sheet resistance of at least one resistor in the current circuit, and a complementary to absolute temperature (CTAT) current generation section including a diode on which the trimmed PTAT current component is fed to generate a CTAT current component. A combination of the PTAT and CTAT current components generate the bandgap reference voltage.

Abstract: Automatic detection of clock grid misalignments and automatic realignment including loading a test pattern into a first storage element on a first clock grid on a circuit; scanning the test pattern from the first storage element on the first clock grid to a second storage element on a second clock grid on the circuit; reading the scanned test pattern from the second storage element on the second clock grid; evaluating the scanned test pattern for errors; and in response to detecting an error in the scanned test pattern, triggering an alignment of the first clock grid and the second clock grid.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for synchronization of time between independently operable processors. Time synchronization between independently operable processors is complicated by a variety of factors. For example, neither independently operable processor controls the other processor's task scheduling, power, or clocking. In one exemplary embodiment, a processor can initiates a time synchronization process by disabling power state machines and transacting timestamps for a commonly observed event. In one such embodiment, timestamps may be transferred via inter-processor communication (IPC) mechanisms (e.g., transfer descriptors (TDs), and completion descriptors (CDs)). Both processors may thereafter coordinate in time synchronization efforts (e.g., speeding up or slowing down their respective clocks, etc.).

Abstract: A display device includes an outer frame, an inner frame, and a glass. The inner frame is movably coupled to the outer frame, and the inner frame and the outer frame cooperatively define a glass receiving slot. One end of the glass is received in the glass receiving slot and clamped between the inner frame and the outer frame.

Abstract: The description relates to display devices. One example can include a display having an active area surrounded by an inactive deadband. The example can also include a chassis, the display received in the chassis and secured to the chassis beneath the inactive deadband with adhesive. The example can further include a fastening assembly positioned below the inactive deadband and farther beneath the plane than the adhesive, where the fastening assembly creates a retention force between the display and the chassis.

Abstract: In one general aspect, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in a display case door that includes an insulated panel assembly, a door frame, and an electronic display mounted to the door. The door frame extends about and is secured to a peripheral edge of the insulated panel assembly. The electronic display overlays the insulated panel assembly. A mounting bezel is secured to the door frame and has a coupling end that extends over an edge of the electronic display securing the electronic display to the door frame. A cover bezel is coupled to a front surface of the door frame, where the cover bezel is sized to overlay the front surface of the door frame and the coupling end of the mounting bezel.

Abstract: A monitor-mounted status indicator light assembly is disclosed, including at least one status indicator light and a mounting bracket adapted for mounting on a monitor. In some embodiments, standard VESA mounting configurations are employed, and the assembly's mounting bracket does not interfere with, or prevent, mounting of the monitor to a monitor mounting arm via the same VESA mounts.

Abstract: Systems and methods are involved with but are not limited to a semiflexible plastic piece including a device display receiving portion, a device keyboard receiving portion, and a spine portion extending therebetween, the device display receiving portion sized and shaped to receivably couple along one or more edges of a display portion of a portable electronic device, the device keyboard receiving portion sized and shaped to receivably couple along one or more edges of a keyboard portion of the portable electronic device, the semiflexible plastic piece having flexibility sufficient for the spine portion to accommodate hinged disposition between the display portion and the keyboard portion of the portable electronic device as received by the portable electronic device case. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: In an electronic device and a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, the electronic device may include: a foldable housing, including a hinge, a first housing connected to the hinge and including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite the first direction, and a second housing connected to the hinge, including a third surface facing a third direction and a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite the third direction, the second housing configured to be foldable with respect to the first housing about the hinge, wherein the first surface faces the third surface in a folded state of the electronic device; a display extending from the first surface to the third surface to provide the first surface and the third surface and including a touch controller configured to control a receiving function of an input on the display; a processor disposed inside the first or second housing and operatively coupled to the displ

Abstract: A display device is provided.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, which includes a hinge structure corresponding to a folding region of electronic device; a first housing structure connected to the hinge structure, and including a first surface, a second surface facing away from the first surface, and a first side member surrounding a first space between the first surface and the second surface; a second housing structure connected to the hinge structure, and including a third surface, a fourth surface facing away from the third surface, and a second side member surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface, wherein the first housing structure and the second housing structure fold and unfold about the hinge structure, wherein the first surface and the third surface face a same direction in an unfolded state, and wherein the second surface and the fourth surface face opposite directions in a folded state; a display that traverses at least a portion of the first surface and at least a portion of the third surface

Abstract: A method for displaying a near-eye light field display (NELD) image is disclosed. The method comprises determining a pre-filtered image to be displayed, wherein the pre-filtered image corresponds to a target image. It further comprises displaying the pre-filtered image on a display. Subsequently, it comprises producing a near-eye light field after the pre-filtered image travels through a microlens array adjacent to the display, wherein the near-eye light field is operable to simulate a light field corresponding to the target image. Finally, it comprises altering the near-eye light field using at least one converging lens, wherein the altering allows a user to focus on the target image at an increased depth of field at an increased distance from an eye of the user and wherein the altering increases spatial resolution of said target image.

Abstract: A monitoring video analysis system includes a wearable camera that is held or possessed by a user, and a back end server that receives a captured video. The wearable camera records a captured video by capturing a video of a scene for each ten minutes. The back end server determines a face of a person appearing in n (n is an integer of two or more) captured videos by using a plurality of captured videos of the scene for each 10 minutes, and displays a thumbnail list UI in which the determined face of the person is registered, on a monitor.

Abstract: A case for an electronic device is disclosed. The case includes a body defining an interior volume configured to receive the electronic device therein. The body includes a user input region formed from a deformable material having an electrical resistance that decreases in response to a touch force on the deformable material, and an electrode pair in contact with the deformable material and configured to be operatively coupled to a sensing circuit configured to detect a change to the electrical resistance of the deformable material due to the touch force. The body also includes a connector configured to operatively couple the electrode pair to the electronic device.

Abstract: This application relates to adjusting an operation of a portable electronic device based on the detection of a protective case. A processor of the portable electronic device is configured to receive a signal that indicates the portable electronic device is in contact with and retained by the protective case. Responsive to receiving the signal, the processor is configured to allow the component to transition from a first operating state to a second operating state. The first operating state is associated with a first operating temperature that corresponds to a first temperature range at a surface of a housing for the portable electronic device. The second operating state is associated with a second operating temperature that corresponds to a second temperature range at the surface of the housing. The second operating temperature is greater than the first operating temperature.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a housing with an internal space and a hole comprising an opening through the housing; an actuator extending in a direction from a first end to a second end, and coupled to the hole to be movable in the direction, the first end exposed to the outside of the housing and the second end disposed to the internal space; at least one electronic component disposed the internal space, the electronic component generating an electric signal when the actuator is moved in the direction in response to application of an external force applied at the first end; and a stopper being configured to regulate a movement of the actuator in the direction in a specific state of the electronic device. Various other embodiments are possible.

Abstract: The housing provides layers of rigid material and cushioning around the components of a mobile electronic device, such as a tablet. The rigid material includes a positioning frame that positions the display, the battery, and the circuit board within the housing. Cushioning positioned exterior of the frame provides additional cushion around the components of the mobile electronic device. The housing partially encloses the components of the mobile electronic device and provides a viewing window for viewing the display. A support rib abuts a rear wall of the housing to increase the rigidity of the housing. Antimicrobial agents and/or fire-retardant agents added to the housing provide additional features to the housing.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus shell cover includes a body, a dust blocking screen, and a plurality of structural ribs. The body includes an opening and a plurality of assembling grooves. The opening penetrates through the body. The assembling grooves are on a second surface of the body and adjacent to the opening. The dust blocking screen includes a screen surface and a plurality of assembling parts. The screen surface is mounted in the opening and coplanar with a first surface of the body. The assembling parts are disposed in the assembling grooves. The structural ribs are connected to the first surface of the body and on the dust blocking screen. The dust blocking screen is coplanar with the first surface, and the internal accommodating space of the electronic apparatus shell cover is increased. Furthermore, the structural ribs can increase mechanical strength of the shell cover, can enhance heat exchange efficiency.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for device that includes a first housing, a second housing, and a hinge, configured as an antenna, to rotatably couple the first housing and the second housing.

Abstract: Example hinges for an electronic device and electronic devices utilizing the hinges are disclosed. In an example, the electronic device includes a first housing member, a second housing member, and a hinge coupled between the first housing member and the second housing member. The hinge includes a first end coupled to the first housing member, a second end coupled to the second housing member, and a hinge length extending along the hinge from the first end to the second end. The hinge length is to increase as the first housing member is rotated about the hinge toward the second housing member.

Abstract: In some examples, a computing device includes a display panel comprising a transparent organic light emitting diode panel. A camera is located behind a particular portion of the display panel. A set of pixels cover the particular portion of the display panel. The computing device creates a capture frame comprised of layers that includes a camera layer having a higher priority than a remainder of the layers. The computing device sets the set of pixels in the camera layer to be clear pixels and instructs the display panel to display the capture frame. The computing device instructs the camera located behind the particular portion of the display panel to capture image data when the display panel displays the capture frame. The computing device creates a data frame comprised of additional layers and instructs the display panel to display the data frame after displaying the capture frame.

Abstract: A cooling mount for portable electronic devices is provided that includes a cooling unit for preventing portable electronic devices housing the cooling mount from reaching critical temperatures during operation to avoid undesired shut down of the electronic device.

Abstract: A monitoring system may include a sensor configured to be mounted inside a computer chassis and generate sensor signals representative of a temperature associated with at least one computer component inside the computer chassis. The monitoring system may also include a sensor processor configured to receive the sensor signals and determine the temperature associated with the at least one computer component based at least in part on the sensor signals. The sensor processor may also be configured to compare the determined temperature with an expected temperature associated with the at least one computer component, and initiate a response when the determined temperature differs from the expected temperature by an amount equal to or greater than a threshold amount.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a baseboard management controller (BMC) storing characterization data identifying a thermal resistance of a system component as a function of airflow. The BMC can perform measurements to determine a thermal resistance of the system component as a function of the speed of a system cooling fan. The BMC can determine a relationship between the fan speed and airflow at the information handling system based on the measurements and the characterization data.

Abstract: A power analysis apparatus includes antenna circuitry gathers readings of electromagnetic waves that emanate from a power delivery network of a circuit to be analysed. Spectral analysis circuitry analyses the readings to determine a resonance frequency from said electromagnetic waves and processing circuitry performs one or more actions based on the resonance frequency.

Abstract: A method for protecting a computer system is performed by a smart connector is described. The smart connector tests an Internet connection provided by an Internet hub. The connector reboots the Internet hub if the testing detects a problem in the Internet connection. Then, the connector tests the Internet connection after rebooting the Internet hub. If the problem persists after rebooting the Internet hub, the connector sends a hub problem notification. The components of the smart connector are also described.

Abstract: An electric power supply system includes: a load; a first switch configured to connect a first electric power supply unit and the load to each other by a first route; a second switch configured to connect the first electric power supply unit and the load to each other by a second route; a third switch configured to connect a second electric power supply unit and the load to each other by a third route; a fourth switch configured to connect the second electric power supply unit and the load to each other by a fourth route; a first rectifying device provided in the second route and configured to carry out rectification from the first electric power supply unit toward the load; and a second rectifying device provided in the fourth route and configured to carry out rectification from the second electric power supply unit toward the load.

Abstract: A system and method for management of data and power of a data acquisition device may include a power and storage module (PSM) comprising a memory and a power source unit, the PSM adapted to provide power to a data acquisition portable device (DAPD) and to store data received from the DAPD and a docking unit adapted to charge the power source unit and to perform at least one of: reading information from the memory and writing information to the memory. Charging the power source unit and transferring data to/from the memory may be done substantially at the same time and by the same docking unit.

Abstract: A power distribution node and method of initializing the node, includes a node communication input port and a node communication output port, a first power controller having a first switchable element and a first controller module configured to operate the first switchable element, the first controller module having a first communication input port connected with the node communication input port and a first communication output port, and a second power controller having a second switchable element.

Abstract: A power distribution node and method of associating a permanent identity includes a node communication input port and a node communication output port, a first power controller having a first switchable element and a first controller module configured to operate the first switchable element, the first controller module having a first communication input port connected with the node communication input port and a first communication output port, and a second power controller having a second switchable element.

Abstract: A power system includes a power controller, an input power module for receiving AC power from a wall mains, a power driver electrically connected to the input power module to receive the AC power from the input power module, convert the AC power to low and medium voltage DC power, and selectively output the low or medium DC power under the control of power controller, and an output power module for providing DC power to a charging track with exposed electrical contacts along an upper surface. The power controller includes a microcontroller unit having software embedded therein to implement a control application that includes a main function loop, including a state machine operable to cycle through dither task states and drive states to test conditions of the power system and the track.

Abstract: A management device includes a processor that stores, in a second memory, power source information indicating first states of power sources of respective first electronic apparatuses included in an electronic apparatus group. The processor instructs, upon receiving a first instruction, the first electronic apparatuses identified by first apparatus information held in a first memory to transition the respective first states. The processor receives a second instruction to add a new electronic apparatus to the electronic apparatus group. The processor suppresses, in a case where any one of the first states is being transitioned, second apparatus information of the new electronic apparatus from being stored in the first memory. The processor stores the second apparatus information in the first memory in a case where transition of all the first states has been completed, and matches a second state of a power source of the new electronic apparatus with the first states.

Abstract: A multiple graphics processing unit (GPU) based parallel graphics system comprising multiple graphics processing pipelines with multiple GPUs supporting a parallel graphics rendering process having an object division mode of operation. Each GPU comprises video memory, a geometry processing subsystem and a pixel processing subsystem. According to the principles of the present invention, pixel (color and z depth) data buffered in the video memory of each GPU is communicated to the video memory of a primary GPU, and the video memory and the pixel processing subsystem in the primary GPU are used to carry out the image recomposition process, without the need for dedicated or specialized apparatus.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for managing near field communications during a low power management mode of an electronic device are provided that may make credentials of a near field communication (“NFC”) component appropriately secure and appropriately accessible while also limiting the power consumption of the NFC component and of other components of the electronic device.

Abstract: For power management in a disaggregated computing system, initial electrical power levels are distributed thereby allocating a voltage and a clock speed to each one of a set of processor cores in the disaggregated computing system. The voltage and the clock speed of respective processor cores within the set of processor cores are adjusted according to a workload priority of respective workloads performed by each respective one of the processor cores, wherein the workload priority is assigned based upon a service level agreement (SLA).

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently handling voltage level shifting are contemplated. In various embodiments, a first level shifter receives a first isolate enable signal based on a first power supply voltage and a second isolate enable signal based on a second power supply voltage different from the first power supply voltage. A second level shifter generates the first isolate enable signal based on both the second isolate enable signal and the first power supply voltage. A circuit block generates a data signal based on the first power supply voltage. When it is determined that isolation for the first level shifter is enabled, the first level shifter generates a voltage level on an internal particular node to a particular voltage level based on the first isolate enable signal, and also prevents, using the second isolate enable signal, the data signal from setting a voltage level on the particular node.

Abstract: A wearable device can have a field of view through which a user can perceive real or virtual objects. The device can display a visual aura representing contextual information associated with an object that is outside the user's field of view. The visual aura can be displayed near an edge of the field of view and can dynamically change as the contextual information associated with the object changes, e.g., the relative position of the object and the user (or the user's field of view) changes.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for portable or stationary virtual reality and augmented reality video game systems. A game system that is operable of providing visual information to numerous head mounted displays are provided. A game system that is operable to receive, and recharge, numerous rechargeable batteries is also provided.

Abstract: The present concepts relate to a virtual reality controller that enables fine control of virtual objects using natural motions involving the dexterity of the user's fingers and provides realistic haptic sensations to the user's fingers. The controller may have a rigid structure design without moving parts. Force sensors under finger rests can detect forces exerted by user's fingers. Actuators can render haptic feedback from the virtual reality world to the user's fingers. The controller may include one or more trackpads on which the user may slide her fingers. The controller may be used for exploring and manipulating virtual objects, for example, by grasping, releasing, rotating, and feeling the surface of virtual objects.