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20080203773 | Chair For Extended Seating Periods - In order to provide comfort during prolonged seating periods and facilitate proper sitting posture, a chair is configured to include a central chair portion defining a pair of seat back mounting sections, a pair of front leg mounting sections, a pair of rear leg mounting sections, and a seat surface. A seat back including a pair of seat back extensions is provided, with each of the seat back extensions mountable on one of the seat back mounting sections. A pair of front leg extensions is mountable on the front leg mounting sections of the central chair portion, while a pair of rear leg extensions is mountable on the rear leg mounting sections of the central chair portion. Such a chair construction permits the seat back, the front leg extensions, and the rear leg extensions all to be adjustable relative to the seat surface and lockable in any of a plurality of discrete positions with respect to the seat surface. | 08-28-2008 |
20110298263 | Adjustable Folding Chair for Extended Periods of Seating - An adjustable folding chair is configured to include a central chair portion defining a pair of seat back mounting sections, a pair of front leg mounting sections, a pair of rear leg mounting sections, and a seat surface. A seat back is mounted on the seat back mounting sections for vertical movement to position the seat back at a desired position above the seat. Front and rear leg extensions are mounted on the front and rear leg mounting sections for vertical movement. A locking mechanism is housed in a horizontal strut in the front and rear leg extensions to control the positioning thereof. The locking mechanism includes a pair of opposing spring-biased locking pins and an actuator connected thereto that projects from the strut for engagement by the user. Such a chair construction permits the seat surface to be oriented in a plurality of discrete positions for comfortable utilization. | 12-08-2011 |
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20090094309 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO IMPLEMENT A MATRIX MULTIPLY UNIT OF A BROADBAND PROCESSOR - The present invention provides a system and method for improving the performance of general-purpose processors by implementing a functional unit that computes the product of a matrix operand with a vector operand, producing a vector result. The functional unit fully utilizes the entire resources of a 128b by 128b multiplier regardless of the operand size, as the number of elements of the matrix and vector operands increase as operand size is reduced. The unit performs both fixed-point and floating-point multiplications and additions with the highest-possible intermediate accuracy with modest resources. | 04-09-2009 |
20120075914 | Low Read Current Architecture For Memory - A low read current architecture for memory. Bit lines of a cross point memory array are allowed to be charged by a selected word line until a minimum voltage differential between a memory state and a reference level is assured. | 03-29-2012 |
20120215826 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO IMPLEMENT A MATRIX MULTIPLY UNIT OF A BROADBAND PROCESSOR - The present invention provides a system and method for improving the performance of general-purpose processors by implementing a functional unit that computes the product of a matrix operand with a vector operand, producing a vector result. The functional unit fully utilizes the entire resources of a 128b by 128b multiplier regardless of the operand size, as the number of elements of the matrix and vector operands increase as operand size is reduced. The unit performs both fixed-point and floating-point multiplications and additions with the highest-possible intermediate accuracy with modest resources. | 08-23-2012 |
20120314468 | Memory array with local bitlines and local-to-global bitline pass gates and gain stages - A memory array includes wordlines, local bitlines, two-terminal memory elements, global bitlines, and local-to-global bitline pass gates and gain stages. The memory elements are formed between the wordlines and local bitlines. Each local bitline is selectively coupled to an associated global bitline, by way of an associated local-to-global bitline pass gate. During a read operation when a memory element of a local bitline is selected to be read, a local-to-global gain stage is configured to amplify a signal on or passing through the local bitline to an amplified signal on or along an associated global bitline. The amplified signal, which in one embodiment is dependent on the resistive state of the selected memory element, is used to rapidly determine the memory state stored by the selected memory element. | 12-13-2012 |
20130043455 | Vertical Cross Point Arrays For Ultra High Density Memory Applications - An ultra-high-density vertical cross-point array comprises a plurality of horizontal line layers having horizontal lines interleaved with a plurality of vertical lines arranged in rows and columns. The vertical lines are interleaved with the horizontal lines such that a row of vertical lines is positioned between each consecutive pair of horizontal lines in each horizontal line layer. Each vertical line comprises a center conductor surrounded by a single or multi-layered memory film. Accordingly, when interleaved with the horizontal lines, two-terminal memory cells are integrally formed between the center conductor of each vertical line and each crossing horizontal line. By configuring the vertical and horizontal lines so that a row of vertical lines is positioned between each consecutive pair of horizontal lines, a unit memory cell footprint of just 2F | 02-21-2013 |
20130207066 | PLANAR RESISTIVE MEMORY INTEGRATION - In an example, a single damascene structure is formed by, for example, providing a dielectric layer, forming a void in the dielectric layer, and forming a portion of a first two-terminal resistive memory cell and a portion of a second two-terminal resistive memory cell within the void. The portions of the two-terminal resistive memory cells may be vertically stacked within the void. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210211 | Vertical Cross-Point Memory Arrays - A method of manufacturing a memory structure includes forming a plurality of vertically-stacked horizontal line layers, interleaving a plurality of electrically conductive vertical lines with the electrically conductive horizontal lines, and forming a memory film at and between intersections of the electrically conductive vertical lines and the horizontal lines. In one embodiment of the invention, the electrically conductive vertical lines are interleaved with the horizontal lines such that a row of vertical lines is positioned between each horizontally-adjacent pair of horizontal lines in each horizontal line layer. By configuring the electrically conductive vertical lines and electrically conductive horizontal lines so that a row of vertical lines is positioned between each horizontally-adjacent pair of horizontal lines, a unit memory cell footprint of just 2F | 08-15-2013 |
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20130294136 | GLOBAL BIT LINE PRE-CHARGE CIRCUIT THAT COMPENSATES FOR PROCESS, OPERATING VOLTAGE, AND TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS - A memory array includes wordlines, local bitlines, two-terminal memory elements, global bitlines, and local-to-global bitline pass gates and gain stages. The memory elements are formed between the wordlines and local bitlines. Each local bitline is selectively coupled to an associated global bitline, by way of an associated local-to-global bitline pass gate. During a read operation when a memory element of a local bitline is selected to be read, a local-to-global gain stage is configured to amplify a signal on or passing through the local bitline to an amplified signal on or along an associated global bitline. The amplified signal, which in one embodiment is dependent on the resistive state of the selected memory element, is used to rapidly determine the memory state stored by the selected memory element. The global bit line and/or the selected local bit line can be biased to compensate for the Process Voltage Temperature (PVT) variation. | 11-07-2013 |
20140231741 | PLANAR RESISTIVE MEMORY INTEGRATION - In an example, a single damascene structure is formed by, for example, providing a dielectric layer, forming a void in the dielectric layer, and forming a portion of a first two-terminal resistive memory cell and a portion of a second two-terminal resistive memory cell within the void. The portions of the two-terminal resistive memory cells may be vertically stacked within the void. | 08-21-2014 |
20140334222 | LOW READ CURRENT ARCHITECTURE FOR MEMORY - A low read current architecture for memory. Bit lines of a cross point memory array are allowed to be charged by a selected word line until a minimum voltage differential between a memory state and a reference level is assured. | 11-13-2014 |
20150014760 | VERTICAL GATE NAND MEMORY DEVICES - In an example, a device comprises a vertical stack of memory cells. Each memory cell of the vertical stack may include more than one memory element. A first vertical gate line may be coupled to a first one of the memory elements in each memory cell, and a second vertical gate line may be coupled to a second one of the memory elements in each memory cell. The first vertical gate line may be electrically isolated from the second vertical gate line. | 01-15-2015 |
20150097155 | VERTICAL CROSS POINT ARRAYS FOR ULTRA HIGH DENSITY MEMORY APPLICATIONS - An ultra-high-density vertical cross-point array comprises a plurality of horizontal line layers having horizontal lines interleaved with a plurality of vertical lines arranged in rows and columns. The vertical lines are interleaved with the horizontal lines such that a row of vertical lines is positioned between each consecutive pair of horizontal lines in each horizontal line layer. Each vertical line comprises a center conductor surrounded by a single or multi-layered memory film. Accordingly, when interleaved with the horizontal lines, two-terminal memory cells are integrally formed between the center conductor of each vertical line and each crossing horizontal line. By configuring the vertical and horizontal lines so that a row of vertical lines is positioned between each consecutive pair of horizontal lines, a unit memory cell footprint of just 2F | 04-09-2015 |
20150243354 | DISTRIBUTED CASCODE CURRENT SOURCE FOR RRAM SET CURRENT LIMITATION - In one example, a current limited device is coupled between a source line of a memory cell array and a supply voltage, and configured to operate in a constant current mode during an access operation of a memory cell. An array control circuitry may be coupled to the memory cell array, and configured to control the constant current mode and supply an associated select bias voltage to the word line select transistor. | 08-27-2015 |
20150302923 | GLOBAL BIT LINE PRE-CHARGE CIRCUIT THAT COMPENSATES FOR PROCESS, OPERATING VOLTAGE, AND TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS - A memory array includes wordlines, local bitlines, two-terminal memory elements, global bitlines, and local-to-global bitline pass gates and gain stages. The memory elements are formed between the wordlines and local bitlines. Each local bitline is selectively coupled to an associated global bitline, by way of an associated local-to-global bitline pass gate. During a read operation when a memory element of a local bitline is selected to be read, a local-to-global gain stage is configured to amplify a signal on or passing through the local bitline to an amplified signal on or along an associated global bitline. The amplified signal, which in one embodiment is dependent on the resistive state of the selected memory element, is used to rapidly determine the memory state stored by the selected memory element. The global bit line and/or the selected local bit line can be biased to compensate for the Process Voltage Temperature (PVT) variation. | 10-22-2015 |
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20090219189 | GROUND COLLISION INSTRUMENT FOR AIRCRAFT AND MARINE VEHICLES - Radar return processing systems and methods are operable to process radar information when an installation vehicle is operating in proximity to a surface area of interest. An exemplary embodiment reduces energy of an output pulse emitted from a radar system; receives a plurality of radar returns from a plurality of objects that reflect the reduced energy output pulses emitted from the radar system; determines a surface area of interest based upon at least a current location of the installation vehicle; and filters the radar returns generated by objects that are located outside of the surface area of interest. Optionally, some systems and methods may reduce a sweep range of an antenna from which the reduced energy output pulses are emitted. | 09-03-2009 |
20100036550 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING PILOT SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DURING LANDING - Systems and methods for generating an alert to the pilot of an aircraft during a deep/long landing situation. An example system includes a database that stores runway information, a position sensor that produces aircraft position information and a processor that is in data communication with the database and the position sensor. The processor includes an advisory condition detection component that compares altitude of the aircraft to a predefined altitude limit, determines if the aircraft is beyond an airline defined landing zone limit and not on the ground, and generates an alert to the pilot based upon the comparison and the determination. An output device outputs the generated alert. The airline defined landing zone limit is a fixed distance value from the approach end of a runway or a percentage of the total length of a runway, whichever allows for greatest amount of runway remaining. | 02-11-2010 |
20120038493 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME DATA LOGGING OF AN ENHANCED GROUND PROXIMITY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for performing efficient, inexpensive data logging of aircraft sensor data. An example system on board an aircraft includes a plurality of data sources that provide sensor data associated with a plurality of avionic components, a line replaceable processing unit that is in signal communication with the plurality of data sources via one or more databuses, a wireless router connected to the line replaceable processing unit via a data cable and a portable data unit in wireless data communication with the wireless router. The wireless router receives at least a portion of the sensor data from the line replaceable processing unit and sends the received sensor data to the portable data unit. | 02-16-2012 |
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20100085137 | Method and Apparatus for Electrical, Mechanical and Thermal Isolation of Superconductive Magnets - A method and apparatus of electrical, mechanical and thermal isolation of superconductive magnet coils includes a superconductive magnet for environments wherein large differences of electrical potential between the interior superconductive winding and the exterior of the device, on the order of 10 | 04-08-2010 |
20130012393 | APPARATUS TO CONFINE A PLURALITY OF CHARGED PARTICLES - The present invention is an apparatus to confine a plurality of charged particles that include a plurality of coil heads that includes a plurality of superconducting coils, a bobbin and a plurality of insulation material and a plurality of support legs that include 2 support legs that are in conductive contact with each coil head and 2 support legs that are in physical contact with each coil head. The apparatus includes a base with a cryocooler inlet and a vacuum flange and a conductive cold element that is in the interior of the base, the conductive cold element is attached to the conductive rods of the 2 support legs that are in conductive contact with each coil head and the superconducting coils. | 01-10-2013 |
20150127404 | Matching System for Real-Time Knowledge Sharing Between Knowledge Seekers and Knowledge Providers Offering Choice of Free and Fee-Based Services Across Multiple Categories and Subjects and Involving both Ad Hoc and Sheduled Knowledge Transfer Sessions Facilitated and Achieved Using Hybrid Network Topology Comprising Client-Server and Peer-To-Peer Functions - System of matching algorithms for pairing parties wherein one party seeks and consumes knowledge and the other party provides knowledge by means of real-time knowledge transfer sessions conducted via video communications and multiple media. Knowledge can be transferred through collaborative problem solving, questions-and-answers, tutorials, structured sessions, and unstructured sessions. The transfer of knowledge can take place on a pay-for-service basis or by means of knowledge-gifting. The system can accommodate one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many assemblages of knowledge sharing participates. The system includes post-session ratings of each party by and of the other party, building cumulative ratings scores, supplemented with video and voice and text reviews with the resultant data woven into an algorithmic solution for matching participants in future sessions with optimally favorable outcomes, based on the quantifiably expressed feedback of all session participants. | 05-07-2015 |
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20150286630 | NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING FOR EXTRACTING CONVEYANCE GRAPHS - Provided is a process for extracting conveyance records from unstructured text documents, the process including: obtaining, with one or more processors, a plurality of documents describing, in unstructured form, one or more conveyances of interest in real property; determining, with one or more processors, for each of the documents, a respective jurisdiction; selecting, with one or more processors, from a plurality of language processing models for the English language, a respective language processing model for each of the documents based on the respective determined jurisdiction; extracting, with one or more processors, for each of the documents, a plurality of structured conveyance records from each of the plurality of documents by applying the language processing model selected for the respective document based on the jurisdiction associated with the document; and storing, with one or more processors, the extracted, structured conveyance record in memory. | 10-08-2015 |
20160117312 | NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING FOR EXTRACTING CONVEYANCE GRAPHS - Provided is a process for extracting conveyance records from unstructured text documents, the process including: obtaining, with one or more processors, a plurality of documents describing, in unstructured form, one or more conveyances of interest in real property; determining, with one or more processors, for each of the documents, a respective jurisdiction; selecting, with one or more processors, from a plurality of language processing models for the English language, a respective language processing model for each of the documents based on the respective determined jurisdiction; extracting, with one or more processors, for each of the documents, a plurality of structured conveyance records from each of the plurality of documents by applying the language processing model selected for the respective document based on the jurisdiction associated with the document; and storing, with one or more processors, the extracted, structured conveyance record in memory. | 04-28-2016 |
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20140043485 | WIRELESS VIDEO CAMERA AND CONNECTION METHODS INCLUDING MULTIPLE VIDEO STREAMS - Systems and methods for streaming video and/or audio from multiple devices are provided. A camera may include an optical sensor, a wireless communication device, and a processor configured to establish a first connection with a remote location, establish a second connection with one or more other cameras, and stream video from the cameras to the remote location. The remote location may be, for example, a remote website, a remote server, or a remote client device. The camera may be further configured to provide control signals to the other cameras, such as for controlling applications running on the other cameras. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043493 | VIDEO CAMERA WITH LIVE STREAMING CAPABILITY - Systems and methods for streaming video and/or audio from wireless cameras are provided. A camera may include an optical sensor, a wireless communication device, and a processor configured to establish a connection with a remote web site, and stream a first video stream to the remote website. The camera may be further configured to establish a connection with a local device, and stream a second video stream to the local device. The first and second video streams may include different resolutions and/or different formats. The camera may be configured to establish a control channel with the local device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043495 | WIRELESS VIDEO CAMERA AND CONNECTION METHODS INCLUDING MULTIPLE VIDEO OR AUDIO STREAMS - Systems and methods for streaming video and/or audio from wireless cameras are provided. Methods may include, at a network camera, receiving an instruction to begin video capture from a first network node, including information identifying a second network node. A first video stream may be sent from the network camera to the first network node, and a second video stream may be simultaneously sent to the second network node. The first and second video streams may be based on common video capture data, and may be sent at different bitrates, different resolutions, different frame-rates, and/or different formats. A parameter of the second video stream may be adjusted in response to performance data received from the second network node or another network node. | 02-13-2014 |
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20150203331 | LIFTING BALE - What is disclosed is a lifting bale that has at least two side supports, at least two cross support, and at least one center support and ideally configured to fit over the motor of a concrete saw, to provide handles for lifting the saw, and to provide an attachment point for a lifting mechanism to attach to the lifting bale and to lift the concrete saw, or other object the lifting bale is attached to, upward from the single point while maintaining the concrete saw or other object in a generally level position. | 07-23-2015 |
20150204415 | VIBRATION ISOLATION ASSEMBLY FOR CONCRETE SAWS - The present disclosure is a vibration dampening assembly for a walk behind concrete saw having a frame and deck assembly, an engine mounted to the top of the deck, a pair of rear wheels interconnected by a nonrotating solid axle which spans the width of the deck and is attached to the frame, and a handlebar post having a lower portion, a pair of outer, generally rectangular, damper blocks, having a front portion and a rear portion, attached to the underside of the deck in parallel juxtaposed relationship; front and rear cross members for interconnecting the front and rear portions of the outer damper blocks to form a generally rectangular grid frame; a pair of inner, generally rectangular, damper blocks attached to the lower portion of the handlebar post in a position where there is no metal to metal contact between the lower portion of the handlebar post and the deck; and means for attaching the inner damper blocks to the front and rear cross members. | 07-23-2015 |
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20090142766 | METHODS FOR MEASURING THE METABOLISM OF CNS DERIVED BIOMOLECULES IN VIVO - The present invention provides methods for measuring the metabolism of a central nervous system derived biomolecule implicated in a neurological and neurodegenerative disease or disorder. In particular, the method comprises measuring the in vivo metabolism of the biomolecule in the central nervous system of a subject. Also provided is a method for determining whether a therapeutic agent affects the in vivo metabolism of a central nervous system derived biomolecule. | 06-04-2009 |
20140370619 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing, monitoring, and assessing treatment effects for Aβ amyloidosis, early in the course of clinical disease or prior to the onset of brain damage and clinical symptoms. Methods of measuring the in vivo metabolism of biomolecules produced in the CNS in a subject are provided. | 12-18-2014 |
20150140672 | METHODS FOR DETECTING AMYLOID BETA AMYLOIDOSIS - The present invention relates to methods of detecting, diagnosing, monitoring, and assessing treatment effects for Aβ amyloidosis, early in the course of clinical disease or prior to the onset of brain damage and clinical symptoms. | 05-21-2015 |
20150254421 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSING AMYLOID PATHOLOGIES USING ANALYSIS OF AMYLOID-BETA ENRICHMENT KINETICS - A method of diagnosing an amyloid pathology in the central nervous system of a patient using measurements of enrichment kinetics of at least one amyloid-β isoform is provided. In addition, a model to predict enrichment kinetics of at least one amyloid-β isoform, methods of calibrating the model, and methods of using the model to diagnosing an amyloid pathology in the central nervous system of a patient are provided. | 09-10-2015 |
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20110111511 | METHODS FOR MEASURING THE METABOLISM OF NEURALLY DERIVED BIOMOLECULES IN VIVO - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing, monitoring, and assessing treatment effects for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, such as Alzheimer's Disease, early in the course of clinical disease or prior to the onset of brain damage and clinical symptoms. Methods of measuring the in vivo metabolism of biomolecules produced in the CNS in a subject are provided. | 05-12-2011 |
20120282642 | METHODS FOR MEASURING THE METABOLISM OF NEURALLY DERIVED BIOMOLECULES IN VIVO - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing, monitoring, and assessing treatment effects for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, such as Alzheimer's Disease, early in the course of clinical disease or prior to the onset of brain damage and clinical symptoms. Methods of measuring the in vivo metabolism of biomolecules produced in the CNS in a subject are provided. | 11-08-2012 |
20140199718 | METHODS FOR MEASURING THE METABOLISM OF NEURALLY DERIVED BIOMOLECULES IN VIVO - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing, monitoring, and assessing treatment effects for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, such as Alzheimer's Disease, early in the course of clinical disease or prior to the onset of brain damage and clinical symptoms. Methods of measuring the in vivo metabolism of biomolecules produced in the CNS in a subject are provided. | 07-17-2014 |
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20110147101 | COMPENSATING FOR MULTI-TOUCH SIGNAL BIAS DRIFT IN TOUCH PANELS - A system and method provide for selecting a sensor in an array of capacitive sensors, determining a row intensity for the selected sensor, and determining a column intensity for the selected sensor. The system and method may also provide for compensating the selected sensor for multi-touch signal bias drift, wherein the compensating may include adjusting an intensity of the selected sensor based on the row and column intensity. | 06-23-2011 |
20110148770 | MULTI-FEATURE INTERACTIVE TOUCH USER INTERFACE - Briefly, a feature rich touch subsystem is disclosed. The feature rich touch subsystem includes one or more novel user input capabilities that enhance the user experience. | 06-23-2011 |
20110148801 | TOUCH PANEL REGION OF INTEREST REPORTING SCHEME - A system and method provide for receiving touch panel raw data and identifying data of interest in the raw data. One or more events may be detected based on the data of interest and a touch processing policy. In one example, the receiving and the identifying are conducted by a touch panel controller, and the detecting is conducted by a host processor. Other techniques, such as subsurface scanning and hybrid scanning may also be used. | 06-23-2011 |
20110242043 | DEVICE WITH CAPACITIVE TOUCHSCREEN PANEL AND METHOD FOR POWER MANAGEMENT - Embodiments of a device having a touchscreen panel and method for reducing power consumption are generally described herein. The touch-sensing capability of the touchscreen panel is activated when user interaction with the touchscreen panel is detected. The touch-sensing capability of the touchscreen panel is deactivated when no user interaction is detected. In some embodiments, the device includes a touch-event detector to sense motion or vibration, and processing circuitry to either activate or deactivate touch-sensing capability of the touchscreen panel based at least in part on input from the touch-event detector. | 10-06-2011 |
20110296333 | User interaction gestures with virtual keyboard - A method and device are described that provides for operating system independent gestures and a virtual keyboard in a dual screen device. | 12-01-2011 |
20140160027 | ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENT FOR A KEYBOARD PROXIMITY AND TRACKING SENSOR - A keyboard assembly includes a transmitter electrode and one or more receiver electrodes that are used to generate an electric field above one or more keys of the assembly. The first electrode is located on a first level of a keyboard assembly and the second electrode is located on a second level of the keyboard assembly. The first level may correspond to a support plate of the assembly and the second level may correspond to a surface of a printed circuit board to which the second electrode is coupled. Alternatively, the first and second levels may correspond to different sides of a frame of the keyboard assembly. Disturbances in the electric field may be detected to perform a control operation of a host device that includes or is coupled to the keyboard assembly. | 06-12-2014 |
20150116214 | GESTURE BASED HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION - Apparatus, computer-readable storage medium, and method associated with human computer interaction. In embodiments, a computing device may include a plurality of sensors, including a plurality of light sources and a camera, to create a three dimensional (3-D) interaction region within which to track individual finger positions of a user of the computing device. The light sources and the camera may be complementarily disposed for the camera to capture the finger or hand positions. The computing device may further include a 3-D interaction module configured to analyze the individual finger positions within the 3-D interaction region, the individual finger movements captured by the camera, to detect a gesture based on a result of the analysis, and to execute a user control action corresponding to the gesture detected. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 04-30-2015 |
20150131852 | OBJECT POSITION DETERMINATION - In embodiments, apparatuses, methods and storage media for human-computer interaction are described. In embodiments, an apparatus may include one or more light sources and a camera. Through capture of images by the camera, the computing device may detect positions of objects of a user, within a three-dimensional (3-D) interaction region within which to track positions of the objects of the user. The apparatus may utilize multiple light sources, which may be disposed at different distances to the display and may illuminate the objects in a direction other than the image capture direction. The apparatus may selectively illuminate individual light sources to facilitate detection of the objects in the direction toward the display. The camera may also capture images in synchronization with the selective illumination. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 05-14-2015 |
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20110241971 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A DOUBLE GIMBAL STABILIZATION PLATFORM - An apparatus and system are disclosed for a double gimbal stabilization platform. The apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a base and a first pivot joint connected to the base. The apparatus also includes a bent gimbal structure connected to the first pivot joint. The first pivot joint may rotate the bent gimbal structure about a first axis of rotation. The apparatus includes a second pivot joint connected to the bent gimbal structure. The apparatus includes a platform connected to the second pivot joint. The second pivot joint may rotate the platform around a second axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation may be orthogonal to the first axis of rotation. Furthermore, a center of mass for a combination of the bent gimbal structure and the platform may be between the base and the first axis of rotation. | 10-06-2011 |
20150057702 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - Surgical forceps for gripping internal organs during minimally invasive surgery are provided. The surgical forceps can be a sanitizable sheet in a folded configuration that includes a first elongate region which transitions to a resilient hinge which transitions to a second elongate region, all of which are formed of the same sheet. The first elongate region can further include a first grasper end opposite the resilient hinge and the second elongate region can include a second grasper end opposite the resilient hinge. The resilient hinge can apply a spring force to the first elongate region and the second elongate region that biases the forceps in an open configuration where the first grasper end and the second grasper end are distal from each other. When an external force is applied against the resilient hinge, the first grasper end can close against the second grasper end. | 02-26-2015 |
20150065805 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR - A surgical retractor device for retaining and/or moving internal organs during minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery is provided. The surgical retractor can be a single continuous structure that includes a shaft. The shaft can branch into a first elongate finger with a first distal end opposite the shaft and a second elongate finger with a second distal end opposite the shaft. The retractor can further include a resilient lattice structure disposed between the first elongate finger and the second elongate finger. The retractor can have an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration based on relative distance between the first distal end and the second distal end. When the retractor is in the collapsed configuration, spring force energy can be stored in the resilient lattice structure. | 03-05-2015 |