Abstract: An arrangement for monitoring an aseptic manufacturing process includes product condition sensors capable of making closely spaced measurements of a product condition such as temperature or humidity. The measurements are made using closely spaced sensors arranged in a linear array on a single probe, which may be used to take measurements at multiple levels within the product. Data from the sensors is transmitted to a data collection point via short range wireless digital communications. The sensors may be used to measure temperature and humidity at a single point. For example, when the sensors are used in pharmaceutical freeze drying, the location of a sublimation front may be calculated for each vial, and the freeze drying process may be controlled using the data.

Abstract: A power supply device having variable output voltage includes a controller, and a first power supply module and a second power supply module connected in parallel. The controller selectively outputs a first voltage control signal and a first switch control signal to the first power supply module, or outputs a second voltage control signal and a second switch control signal to the second power supply module according to a voltage requirement signal. An output power of the first power supply module has a first voltage value selected from a first voltage value set, an output power of the second power supply module has a second voltage value selected from a second voltage value set, and a minimum value of the first voltage value set is greater than a maximum value of the second voltage value set. Thus, more extensive voltage output capabilities are provided, and good power conversion efficiency is achieved at the same time.

Abstract: A power combining technique includes receiving a first voltage at a first input and a second voltage at a second input. The power combining technique further includes combining, with at least two power converters, power received from the first and second inputs into a single power rail. A power balancing technique further includes controlling the at least two power converters such that a first one of the power converters outputs an amount of current to the single power rail that is proportional to and/or equal to the amount of current output by another of the power converters.

Abstract: A system for regulating voltage includes an electronic fuse including a switching component and an active control circuit connected to the switching component, the control circuit configured to open the switching component based on at least an overcurrent condition. The system also includes a voltage regulation component connected to the switching component, the voltage regulation component configured to regulate a voltage across the switching component by applying a voltage to the switching component based on a measured voltage drop across the switching component, and a desired load voltage.

Abstract: A signal processing apparatus includes a signal processing circuit configured to process a signal obtained from a voltage bus, a high voltage circuit configured to withstand a voltage stress when a high voltage is applied to the voltage bus, and a bypass circuit configured to bypass the high voltage circuit when a low voltage is applied to the voltage bus.

Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting voltage for a substrate connection of a bypass switch include a bulk voltage generation circuit coupled externally to the regulator. The bulk voltage generation circuit is configured to control selection of a voltage from among an Input/Output (I/O) supply voltage and a core supply voltage for a substrate connection of a bypass switch of the regulator. The bulk voltage generation circuit is configured to select the voltage for the substrate connection of the bypass switch based on a mode of operation of the regulator and at least one of a presence or an arrival sequence of the I/O supply voltage and the core supply voltage.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a voltage regulator with a soft-start effect. The voltage regulator includes an amplifier, a first voltage setting circuit, a voltage selector and a power transistor. The amplifier has two input terminals to receive respectively a reference voltage and a feedback voltage. The amplifier has a current source to provide a current to an output terminal. In a voltage bypass mode, the first voltage setting circuit increases a driving voltage on the output terminal according to the current based on a selection voltage. In the voltage bypass mode, the voltage selector sequentially reduces the selection voltage respectively in multiple time intervals in a startup time interval. The power transistor receives the driving voltage, and generates an output voltage according to the driving voltage based on an operating power supply.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for producing a compensated voltage reference. The method includes operating a voltage reference circuit. The method also includes activating a first compensation circuit when an operating temperature is less than or equal to a first temperature threshold. The first compensation circuit is configured to extract a first compensation current from the voltage reference circuit. The method further includes deactivating the first compensation circuit when the operating temperature is greater than the first temperature threshold. The method also includes activating a second compensation circuit when the operating temperature is greater than or equal to a second temperature threshold. The second compensation circuit is configured to extract a second compensation current from voltage reference circuit. The second temperature threshold is greater than the first temperature threshold.

Abstract: A throttle operating device includes: a fixing member which is fixed to a vicinity of a grip formed at a tip of a handlebar of a vehicle; a throttle lever which is attached by extending from the fixing member and configured to be pivoted while the grip is gripped; a detection sensor configured to detect a rotational operation angle of the throttle lever; and a resistance force applying unit configured to generate friction during a rotational operation of the throttle lever to apply a resistance force. A drive source of a vehicle is controlled based on the rotational operation angle of the throttle lever detected by the detection sensor.

Abstract: A joystick device 10 disclosed herein provides a return function for urging a lever 20 to its initial position. The device includes a first spring 30 and a second spring 40, each of which extends along the lever 20 and is disposed between an upper spring seat 32 and a lower spring seat 34. The springs 30 and 40 are subjected to compression to provide an urging force as the lever 20 is tilted from the initial position.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for calibrating and correcting a clock duty cycle. An integrated circuit may include a clock tree that provides a clock signal and a circuit that is sensitive to clock duty cycle that receives the clock signal at a lower level of the clock tree. A first duty cycle correction circuit may adjust a clock duty cycle of the clock signal to a first target duty cycle at a higher level of the clock tree. A second duty cycle correction circuit may adjust a clock duty cycle of the clock signal to a second target duty cycle at the lower level of the clock tree.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing the operation of data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may provide computer implemented services. The computer implemented services may be provided with various components operably connected to one another. The data processing system may proactively identify and attempt to remediate mismatches between communication rates of the components and the operable connections between the components. The mismatches may be identified based on electrical widths and clock speeds supported by the operable connections and components.

Abstract: A thread executing a task at a node in a multi-socket computing system may access a first data structure to obtain a first calibration dataset for the node. The first thread may generate a timestamp based on the first calibration dataset and a first quantity of time measured by a clock at the first node. The real-time duration of the task may be determined based on the timestamp. The first thread may recalibrate the first clock by at least generating, based on the first quantity of time measured by the clock and a second quantity of time measured by a wall clock of an operating system of the multi-socket computing system, a second calibration dataset. The first thread may update the first data structure to include the second calibration dataset while a second thread accesses a second data structure to obtain calibration data.

Abstract: A transparent laminated film, a display device, and a method for manufacturing a transparent laminated film are disclosed. The transparent laminated film includes a first film layer, a central film layer, and a second film layer which are sequentially stacked, each of a material of the first film layer and a material of the second film layer includes a thermoplastic plastic, and a material of the central film layer includes a thermosetting plastic.

Abstract: An optical film includes a rough surface having multiple measuring points constituting multiple virtual measuring planes in a given unit measuring area. A normal to each virtual measuring plane has an angle with a normal to a reference plane. On the reference plane, the projection area of the virtual measuring planes having the angle larger than 20 degrees ranges from 31% to 60% of the projection area of the given unit measuring area. The projection area of the virtual measuring planes having the angle larger than 50 degrees is less than 7% of the projection area of the given unit measuring area. 25% of the measuring points has the height larger than a first height. 75% of the measuring points has the height larger than a second height. The first height and the second height have a difference not less than 0.6 ?m and not larger than 2.5 ?m.

Abstract: A foldable device can include a processor; memory accessible to the processor; a foldable frame that includes a hinge assembly that defines a folding axis offset from a center of the foldable frame; and a foldable display supported by the foldable frame and operatively coupled to the processor.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display area and a folding area; a display panel; a digitizer disposed below the display panel; a sagging prevention member disposed in a portion below the display panel overlapping the folding area; and a lower cover disposed below the sagging prevention member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a plurality of display monitors is disclosed, wherein the apparatus is provided at a user's desk or workstation. The apparatus can be easily moved toward and away from the user such that all the monitors mounted on the apparatus move in unison in the direction indicated by the user. Accordingly, the apparatus accommodates the visual preferences of virtually all users of the desk or workstation so that eye and skeletal muscle fatigue are reduced.

Abstract: A head-mounted display includes a display unit and a facial interface. The display unit includes a display for displaying graphical content to a user. The facial interface is coupled to the display unit and configured to engage a face of the user to support the display unit thereon. The facial interface includes an upper portion that engages a forehead of the user and side portions that engage temple regions of the user. The facial interface converts forward force applied to the upper portion by the forehead into inward force applied by side portions to the temple regions.

Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing that separates an exterior region from an interior region. The housing may have a front layer on a front face of the housing and a rear layer on an opposing rear face of the housing. Sidewall structures may extend between the front and rear layers. The housing may form a head-mounted housing that is configured to be worn on a user's head. An internal frame may be mounted in the interior region. The internal frame may have a nose bridge structure that is coupled to the housing with a coupling member such as a coupling member formed from an elastomeric vibration damping material. Other portions of the frame such elongated laterally extending support members may not contact any portion of the housing and may therefore be isolated from the housing during drop events.

Abstract: A structure suitable for a portable information terminal or a wearable device is provided. In addition, an electronic device having a novel structure that can have various forms is provided. It is preferable that a buffer layer which absorbs a difference in the amount of change in form be provided between adjacent film substrates which overlap with each other. As the buffer layer, a gelled resin material, a rubber resin material, a liquid material, an air layer, or the like can be used. Furthermore, an optical film such as a polarizing film or a color filter may be used as the buffer layer. A plurality of buffer layers may be provided in an electronic device.

Abstract: A method to track an individual wearing a battery-operated wearable and lockable tracking device. An identification number is provided on the tracking device or separately from the tracking device and remotely stored. Device location information about the tracking device is received from the location tracker. Based on the location information received, a determination is made whether the individual is potentially subject to a condition. In such case, the device location is tracked, and the individual is wirelessly alerted and tracked. Upon tracking, the individual is identified by scanning the QR code and revealing the personal information about the individual.

Abstract: A display unit is supported by the mobile and stationary mounts that are rotatable with respect to each other about a common support. The mounts include undulating pattern between them that enables to move relative to each other.

Abstract: A display system includes a continuous flexible display, two book halves, two main display supports, and a movement synchronizing coupling. The two book halves is connected to each other via a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has two hinges, and each hinge is rotatable about respective axis. Each of the two main display supports connects to one of the two book halves and is configured to support the flexible display. The coupling is connected to the two main display supports and rotating about a rotation axis that is parallel to the axis of hinge to enable a synchronized movement of the two main display supports.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to covers for electronic devices. In one example, a cover for an electronic device can include an aluminum or aluminum alloy cover frame having an opening. A magnesium or magnesium alloy cover panel supported by the aluminum or aluminum alloy cover frame within or over the opening. A protective coating can be over a surface of the aluminum or aluminum alloy cover frame and a surface of the magnesium or magnesium alloy cover panel. A chamfered edge can include a chamfer at an edge of the aluminum or aluminum alloy cover frame. The chamfer can expose the aluminum or aluminum alloy cover frame beneath the protective coating, and the chamfer at the same time does not expose the magnesium or magnesium alloy cover panel.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first housing and a second housing facing each other and combined with each other to be folded or unfolded is disclosed, the electronic device includes: a first grip sensor included in the first housing; a second grip sensor included in the second housing; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: determine a folded state or an unfolded state of the electronic device, sense proximity and/or contact of a human body using the second grip sensor and adjust a radiated power of the electronic device and/or a power of the electronic device based on the sensed proximity and/or contact of the human body based on the electronic device being determined to be in the unfolded state, and sense the proximity and/or contact of the human body using the first grip sensor and adjust the radiated power of the electronic device and/or the power of the electronic device based on the sensed proximity and/or contact of the human body based on the electronic device being determined to

Abstract: An electronic device may have rigid members such as links in a strap that are joined by rotating joints. The joints may include friction hinges. In a head mounted device, straps may be folded for storage within an interior region in the housing of the head mounted device. A strap coupled to a wristwatch may have portions that fold to hide components mounted on the strap. A strap with two parallel strap portions may be configured to serve as a support for a cellular telephone or other device with a display. A strap can also be configured to tilt a display that is coupled to the strap to a desired viewing angle relative to a user's wrist. An electronic device may have multiple support structures that are joined by a friction hinge. The support structures may be used to clamp the device on a user's finger.

Abstract: A hinge structure is provided. The hinge structure includes a first rotary member connected with a first housing, a second rotary member connected with a second housing, a gear structure that makes the first rotary member and the second rotary member operate in conjunction with each other, a first arm connected with the first rotary member, a second arm connected with the second rotary member, a first torque providing member that fastens the first arm and the first rotary member, and a second torque providing member that fastens the second arm and the second rotary member.

Abstract: A rotating shaft structure includes a damping component, a first shaft body and a second shaft body. A first limiting slot is disposed on a circumferential surface of the first shaft body. The damping component is located between the first shaft body and the second shaft body. The damping component includes one or more damping groups. Each damping group includes an elastic part and a first ball. The first ball abuts against the circumferential surface of the first shaft body by using elastic force of the elastic part. A second end of the elastic part is elastically connected to the circumferential surface of the second shaft body. In a rotation process of the first shaft body, the first ball rolls relative to the circumferential surface of the first shaft body and can be positioned in the first limiting slot.

Abstract: A rotation shaft assembly includes a pivot assembly including a common rotation shaft, and a lock member, a first connection member, a second connection member, and a third connection member disposed at the common rotation shaft. The first connection member, the second connection member, and the third connection member are configured to be connected to a first member, a second member, and a third member, respectively. The lock member has a locked state that enables the first connection member and the second connection member to rotate synchronously, and an unlocked state that enables the first connection member and the second connection member to rotate independently with respect to each other.

Abstract: A hinge module according to one embodiment includes a fixed structure including a central portion, a guide portion having an edge facing an edge of the central portion, and a support portion configured to connect the central portion and the guide portion, wherein an interior space is formed between the central portion and the guide portion, a connecting shaft extending into the interior space through the central portion and including a gear formed on at least a part of an outer circumferential surface of the connecting shaft, and a rotary structure disposed in the interior space, the rotary structure including a circular arc shaped gear having a plurality of gear teeth arranged in a circular arc shape and that are engaged with the gear, wherein the rotary structure rotates about a virtual axis of rotation passing through a center of a circular arc of the circular arc shaped gear.

Abstract: A backlight includes a first casing having an opening; a second casing connected to the first casing; an optical member disposed between the first casing and the second casing, and exposed via the opening; a supporting back plate disposed between the optical member and the second casing; at least one circuit board disposed between the supporting back plate and the second casing; and a plurality of light bars disposed on the supporting back plate. The supporting back plate is disposed between the second casing and optical member. The supporting back plate includes a first area and a second area, configured such that a distance from the first area to the second casing is greater than a distance from the second area to the second casing.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing and an expansion card. The casing includes a chassis and an installation frame. The installation frame is pivotably disposed on the chassis. The expansion card is fixed to the installation frame. The expansion card is movable along with the installation frame so as to be located in the chassis or at least partially located outside the chassis.

Abstract: A flexible circuit board includes a plurality of first wires that have a first connection area and a first insulating layer that covers the first wires such that the first connection area is exposed. A printed circuit board includes a plurality of second wires that have a second connection area, a second insulating layer that covers the second wires such that the second connection area is exposed, and a plurality of island conductors adjacent to the second wires across a gap. The second connection area is covered with an anisotropic conductive layer. Each of the second wires in the second connection area at least partially faces a corresponding one of the wires in the first connection area across the anisotropic conductive layer. The plurality of island conductors include an island conductor that is in contact with the anisotropic conductive layer and partially exposed from the anisotropic conductive layer.

Abstract: A fan device may include a an expansion card, a fan, and a mounting mechanism. The expansion card may mechanically and communicatively connect to a computing system. The mounting mechanism mounts the fan within an opening in the expansion card. The mounting mechanism further permits the fan to move relative to the expansion card.

Abstract: A method is provided for dynamically controlling fan speed of a computing system during boot and reboot. The method may include receiving an ambient temperature from a sensor by a controller. The method may also include controlling speed for one or more fans dynamically based upon the ambient temperature using a dynamic algorithm during boot and reboot of the computing system. The dynamic algorithm may include a function for the fan speed of the one or more fans based upon the ambient temperature.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of dynamic thermal management applied to a portable device, wherein the method includes the steps of: obtaining a surface temperature of the portable device; obtaining a junction temperature of a chip of the portable device; and calculating an upper limit of the junction temperature according to the junction temperature and the surface temperature.

Abstract: A system comprises an integrated circuit die substrate; volatile memory electrically coupled to the integrated circuit die substrate; a first integrated circuit die element electrically coupled to the integrated circuit die substrate, the first integrated circuit die element comprising a first field programmable gate array (FPGA), and the first integrated circuit die element disposed adjacent to the volatile memory; a battery charger operable to receive power from a main power supply, the main power supply having an on state and an off state, wherein the main power supply is supplying power in the on state and not supplying power in the off state; and a battery module disposed on a top portion of the first integrated circuit die element, the battery module operable to receive power from the battery charger, and the battery module operable to supply power to the volatile memory at least when the main power supply is in the off state.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed including a capacitor, located in a universal serial bus schematic. The methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture include a controller, include a controller including a state machine and a control signal generator, wherein the controller is configured to be coupled to a connector and to a power supply, the state machine is configured to determine a state of the connector, and the control signal generator is configured to, in response to an indication of a device not connected to the connector, generate a signal to indicate to the power supply to charge a capacitor to a threshold voltage, and wherein the control signal generator is further configured to generate the signal until a second state.

Abstract: Various implementations of the present application set forth a computer-implemented method comprising obtaining, by a low-power hub device, a first set of data published by an edge device, where the low-power hub device subscribes to at least a subset of data published by the edge device, generating, by the low-power hub device, a second set of data from the first set of data by inputting the first set of data into a machine learning (ML) model executing on the low-power hub device, and transmitting the second set of data to a remote server computer system.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for power management of a memory device are described. An apparatus may include a substrate and an input/output (I/O) interface and memory device coupled with the substrate. The I/O interface may communicate with a host device and the memory device may store data associated with the host device. The apparatus may include a power management component for providing one or more supply voltages to the memory device. The power management component may receive input voltages associated with the substrate and provide the supply voltages to the memory device based on the input voltages. The power management component may include a first portion integrated with the memory device and a second portion coupled with the substrate. The first portion may include control circuitry for the power management component and the second portion may include passive components for the power management component.

Abstract: A method for determining power dissipation within a computer system is disclosed. A circuit block may receive a regulated voltage level on a power supply signal generated by a voltage regulator circuit. A power control circuit may measure a current drawn by the circuit block, and determine a real-time voltage level for the power supply signal using the current and based on a slope value and a zero-load voltage level. Additionally, power control circuit may determine a power dissipation for the circuit block using the current and the real-time voltage level, and adjust an operation parameter of the circuit block based on the power dissipation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a graphical representation of audio signal data during time compression or expansion are provided. The system may include a processor that performs a method including displaying a waveform during audio-signal playback at a first speed by scrolling the waveform from aright portion of a display to a left portion of the display. The method includes receiving a command to increase or decrease the audio-signal playback speed and horizontally expanding or horizontally contracting the waveform in response to receiving the command to increase or decrease the audio-signal playback speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system energy aware scheduling for sensors (Internet of Things (IoT)). More specifically, the method and system relates to energy scheduling of battery powered sensors or sensors powered using energy harvesters such that accurate and up to date information may be received from said sensors and at the same time minimizing the power utilized by said battery powered or energy harvester powered sensors.

Abstract: A power supply includes a Primary or “high voltage” side and a Secondary or “low voltage” side. The primary side has boost stage circuitry that includes a boost stage controller that causes the boost stage circuitry to provide electrical energy, at least at a minimum boost voltage, to an energy storage capacitor. The energy storage capacitor may be charged by electrical energy at the minimum boost voltage and discharge electrical energy during a ride through event to power the electronic device.

Abstract: A method for troubleshooting an abnormal sensor in an energy-storage apparatus, a terminal device, and storage medium are provided. The method may include the following. Feedback information sent by at least two sensors of at least one type is received according a preset period. Monitoring data are grouped according to a monitoring type. One monitoring type corresponds to one data set. Data screening is performed on a data inspecting group updated, and a target sensor is determined.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and storage medium associated with current control for a multicore processor are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a multicore processor may include a plurality of analog current comparators, each analog current comparator to measure current utilization by a corresponding one of the cores of the multicore processor. The multicore processor may include one or more processors, devices, and/or circuitry to cause the cores to individually throttle based on measurements from the corresponding analog current comparators. In some embodiments, a memory device of the multicore processor may store instructions executable to operate a plurality power management agents to determine whether to send throttle requests based on a plurality of histories of the current measurements of the cores, respectively.

Abstract: Hardware-based wake detection and system-on-chip (SoC) firmware support for servicing fixed display port (DP) and High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port hot plug events which allow a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type-C subsystem to go into a powered off state while the fixed display is not streaming. Upon receiving a display software-initiated wake for fixed display streaming in response to a hot plug detect, the SoC USB Type-C firmware triggers exit low-power state flow to power up the USB USB Type-C subsystem to handle the display traffic. The SoC USB Type-C firmware has the capability to autonomously re-enter the low power state when the fixed display(s) are not streaming.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to add common sense to a human machine interface. Disclosed examples include a human machine interface system that having an actuator to cause artificial intelligence to execute in a virtual execution environment to generate a virtual response to a user input. The system also includes a virtual consequence evaluator to evaluate a virtual consequence that follows from the virtual response, the virtual consequence generated by executing a model of human interactions, and an output device controller to cause an output device to perform a non-virtual response to the user input when the virtual consequence evaluator evaluates the virtual consequence as positive.

Abstract: Method performed by a computer system (1). The computer system (1) is arranged to communicate with a first database (2a). The method comprising the steps of: A. Receiving descriptive data (3) of a first object (4) from a first client (5). B. Receiving a physical position (6a) of a positioning device (7). C. Retrieving from the first database (2a) a data set (8) of a first nearby object (9) having a physical position (6b). D. Creating a description of the surrounding environment (11). E. Deleting redundant sub data (8a) of the retrieved data set (8) creating an optimised sub data (8b). F. Retrieving saliency data (13) being related to the first nearby object (9) from the first database (2a). G. Calculating a stand-out ratio (14) for the first nearby object (9) based on the saliency data (13). H. Creating a final description of the surrounding environment (15).