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20090264897 | Tonsil forceps - A tonsil forceps having first and second intersecting and pivoting arm members, releasable locking members for securing the forceps in multiple positions and sets of inwardly curved, blunt tipped, finger-like tine members, wherein the sets of tine members do not contact each other when the forceps are closed. In at least one of the locked positions, the tips on one set of the finger-like tines do not cross the tips of the other set of finger-like tines. The finger-like tines extend from a palm-like curved portion of each arm member, and inwardly facing non-sharp projection members, such as raised ridges, blunted teeth or the like are located on the interior sides of the palm-like curved portions. The projecting members are non-contacting with each other even in the maximum closed forceps position. | 10-22-2009 |
20100071707 | External middle ear insufflation device - A middle ear insufflation device to relieve pressure differential across the tympanic membrane resulting from rapid changes in altitude or intrinsic Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, the device having a compressible bladder member and an ear canal sealing member such that the bladder member can be compressed and released to reduce or increase pressure within the ear canal that is then translated across the tympanic membrane affecting internal pressure within the middle ear space, thereby helping to facilitate normalization of middle ear pressure through the Eustachian Tube. | 03-25-2010 |
20120203272 | Tonsil Forceps - A tonsil forceps having first and second intersecting and pivoting arm members, releasable locking members for securing the forceps in multiple positions and grasping members disposed on said arm members. In at least one of the locked positions, the tines on the grasping members do not cross. The grasping members have a concave interior surface, inwardly facing blunt interior projection members, flush lateral projection members and angled lateral projection members. The projecting members are non-contacting with each other even in the maximum closed forceps position. | 08-09-2012 |
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20140361875 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR TAG AND INDIVIDUAL CORRELATION - Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable media for monitoring the health and fitness of an individual. An example method comprises correlating a tag and a sensor to the individual, receiving tag derived data indicative of a location for the individual, and receiving sensor derived data indicative of at least one of a health, a fitness, an operation level, or a performance level for the individual. The method further comprises associating the sensor-derived data with the location for the individual based on the location of the sensor. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365194 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DYNAMICS/KINETICS MODEL SELECTION - Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable media for assessing the health, fitness, operation, or performance of an individual. An example method comprises selecting an individual dynamics/kinetics model from a database and comparing it to tag location data. Another example method comprises selecting a health, fitness, operation and performance (HFOP) model from a database and comparing it to the sensor-derived data. | 12-11-2014 |
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20080266131 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCATING AND/OR TRACKING ASSETS - A system is provided for tracking an asset within a geographic area. The system includes an antenna mast supportable by, and extending upward from, an object configured to move or facilitate movement of the asset. The antenna mast is capable of supporting a plurality of wireless locating units of a plurality of geo-spatial positioning systems, which are configured to locate a respective one or more locating units, and thereby the asset, within the geographic area. The system also includes a controller positionable on the object and configured to control operation of the wireless locating units. The controller is further configured to direct transmission of data to a host via one of the locating units or another wireless transmitter, and in a manner that accounts for a wireless link between the respective locating unit or other wireless transmitter and the host. | 10-30-2008 |
20140361890 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ALERT GENERATION USING HEALTH, FITNESS, OPERATION, OR PERFORMANCE OF INDIVIDUALS - Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable media for monitoring the health and fitness of an individual. An example method comprises correlating a tag to the individual and receiving tag derived data indicative of a location for the individual, or correlating a sensor to the individual and receiving sensor derived data indicative of at least one of a health, a fitness, an operation level, or a performance level for the individual. The method further comprises comparing the tag location data of the tag derived data to individual dynamics/kinetics models and/or comparing the sensor derived data to at least one of health models, fitness models, operation level models, or performance level models. A HFOP status is then determined for the individual based on the comparing the tag location data to individual dynamics/kinetics models and/or on the comparing the sensor derived data to at least one of health models, fitness models, operation level models, or performance level models. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364973 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MONITORING HEALTH, FITNESS, OPERATION, OR PERFORMANCE OF INDIVIDUALS - Provided herein are systems, methods and computer readable media for monitoring the health and fitness of an individual. An example method comprises correlating a tag and a sensor to the individual, receiving tag derived data indicative of a location for the individual, and receiving sensor derived data indicative of at least one of a health, a fitness, an operation level, or a performance level for the individual. The method further comprises comparing the tag location data of the tag derived data to individual dynamics/kinetics models and comparing the sensor derived data to at least one of health models, fitness models, operation level models, or performance level models. A HFOP status is then determined for the individual based on the comparing the tag location data to individual dynamics/kinetics models and on the comparing the sensor derived data to at least one of health models, fitness models, operation level models, or performance level models. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364975 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR COMBINED TAG AND SENSOR BASED PERFORMANCE MODELING USING REAL-TIME DATA FOR PROXIMITY AND MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing performance modeling by combining tags and sensors providing real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects. In one embodiment, a method is provided for monitoring a participant that at least includes correlating at least one tag to the participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; determining tag location data based on the blink data; correlating a sensor to the participant; and receiving sensor derived data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; and determining the participant location data based on comparing the tag location data and the sensor derived data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364978 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETERMINING PLAY EVENTS AND OUTPUTTING EVENTS BASED ON REAL-TIME DATA FOR PROXIMITY, MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS, AND AUDIO DATA - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for determining events and outputting events based on real-time data for location and movement of objects and audio data. In one embodiment, a method is provided for a method of determining play events that at least includes receiving audio data, wherein the audio data is received from at least one of a memory or a sensor; determining an event probability based on comparing the audio data to an audio profile; and generating an event based on the event probability satisfying a predetermined threshold. | 12-11-2014 |
20140365640 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS DETERMINING LOCATION BASED ON REAL-TIME DATA FOR PROXIMITY AND MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects for determining location based on participant dynamics/kinetics models. In one embodiment, a method is provided for monitoring a participant that at least includes correlating at least one tag to the participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; and determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models. | 12-11-2014 |
20150335952 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS DETERMINING PLAY MODELS AND OUTPUTTING EVENTS BASED ON REAL-TIME DATA FOR PROXIMITY AND MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects for determining play models and outputting events. In one embodiment, a method is provided for determining play data that at least includes correlating at least one tag to a participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335953 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS DETERMINING PLAY MODELS AND OUTPUTTING EVENTS BASED ON REAL-TIME DATA FOR PROXIMITY AND MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects for determining play models and outputting events. In one embodiment, a method is provided for determining play data that at least includes correlating at least one tag to a participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335954 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS DETERMINING PLAY MODELS AND OUTPUTTING EVENTS BASED ON REAL-TIME DATA FOR PROXIMITY AND MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects for determining play models and outputting events. In one embodiment, a method is provided for determining play data that at least includes correlating at least one tag to a participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models. | 11-26-2015 |
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20110211453 | Method, Apparatus, and Computer Program Product for Wireless Signal Storage With Signal Recognition Detection Triggering - Various methods for wireless signal storage with signal recognition detection triggering are provided. One method may include receiving a plurality of wireless signals via a plurality of frequency channels, storing representations of the plurality of wireless signals in a signal buffer, and receiving a trigger request for a signal of interest. In this regard, the trigger request may have been generated based on an analysis of at least one wireless signal within the plurality of wireless signals to thereby identify the signal of interest. The method may also include retrieving a representation of the signal of interest from the signal buffer based on the trigger request, and analyzing the retrieved representation of the signal of interest with associated signal characteristics to determine a location of a source of the signal of interest. Similar apparatuses and computer program products are also provided. | 09-01-2011 |
20120225676 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROCESSING RECEIVED SIGNALS FOR LOCATING - Example embodiments are directed to various aspects of processing received signals for determining a location of a source of the signals. An example method may include generating signal timing information, and determining times for a plurality of window periods for the signal of interest based on the signal timing information. The example method may also include retrieving, from a memory device that stores the signal stream, symbols of the signal of interest based on the window periods, and formatting the symbols of the signal of interest in preparation for determining a location of a source of the signal of interest. Additional and alternative methods and apparatuses are also provided. | 09-06-2012 |
20140362120 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING ANALYTICS VIA CONFIGURABLE VISUALIZATIONS - A method, apparatus, computer program product, and system provide for displaying analytics data based upon aggregated data corresponding to an object via an interface. The method may include receiving analytic data corresponding to at least one object characteristic. The method may also include generating at least one display element having the analytic data corresponding to the at least one object characteristic at one or more time intervals, and causing the at least one display element to be displayed in an interface. The interface may be configured to size the at least one data element within the user interface to enable the display of a plurality of display elements in the display. The interface may be further configured to receive an input corresponding to a user input. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364974 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS DETERMINING PLAY MODELS AND OUTPUTTING EVENTS BASED ON REAL-TIME DATA FOR PROXIMITY AND MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects for determining play models and outputting events. In one embodiment, a method is provided for determining play data that at least includes correlating at least one tag to a participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models. The method further includes receiving field data; comparing the participant location data to formation models based at least in part on the participant role data and the field data; and determining formation data based on the comparing the participant location data to the formation models. The method further includes comparing the formation data and participant location data to play models; and determining play data based on the comparing the formation data and participant location data to the play models. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364976 | PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS BASED ON REAL-TIME DATA FOR PROXIMITY AND MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing performance analytics using dynamics/kinetics models based on role data or weather data and real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects. In one embodiment, a method is provided for monitoring a participant that at least includes correlating at least one tag to the participant; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving participant role data; comparing the tag location data to participant dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the participant role data; and determining participant location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the participant dynamics/kinetics models. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364977 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR EVALUATING PERFORMANCE BASED ON REAL-TIME DATA FOR PROXIMITY AND MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media are disclosed for providing analytics for evaluating performance using real time data on movement and proximity of tagged objects. In one embodiment, a method is provided for evaluating a player that includes correlating at least one tag to the player; receiving blink data transmitted by the at least one tag; and determining tag location data based on the blink data. The method further includes receiving player role data; comparing the tag location data to player dynamics/kinetics models based at least in part on the player role data; determining player location data based on the comparing the tag location data to the player dynamics/kinetics models; and determining player performance information based on comparing the player location data to stored player location data. | 12-11-2014 |
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20080256274 | Pipeline of additional storage elements to shift input/output data of combinational scan compression circuit - An electronic device includes a scan-based circuit that includes a combinational decompressor, a combinational compressor, scan chains, and logic which typically includes a number of storage elements. Cycle time normally needed to shift data into or out of a scan cell to/from an external interface of the electronic device is reduced by use of one or more additional storage element(s) located between the external interface and one of the combinational elements (decompressor/compressor). The one or more additional storage element(s) form a pipeline that shifts compressed data in stages, across small portions of an otherwise long path between the external interface and one of the combinational elements. Staged shifting causes the limit on cycle time to drop to the longest time required to traverse a stage of the pipeline. The reduced cycle time in turn enables a corresponding increase in shift frequency. | 10-16-2008 |
20080256497 | Scan compression circuit and method of design therefor - A scan-based circuit includes a selector that is implemented by multiple observation logics. Each observation logic is coupled to a scan chain to receive data to be supplied to a combinational compressor. Each observation logic is also coupled to a single input line in a corresponding group of input lines of the combinational compressor, to selectively supply data from the coupled scan chain. Each observation logic may be coupled to additional input lines (if present) in the corresponding group. The selector is operable on a per-shift basis in (a) transparent mode wherein data is supplied to all input lines and (b) several direct modes wherein data from only one scan chain is supplied at each compressor output without overlap. | 10-16-2008 |
20080320348 | Launch-On-Shift Support for On-Chip-Clocking - A method to perform launch-on-shift scanning for integrated circuits having multiple clock domains is presented. An integrated circuit includes both capture clock domains and non-capture clock domains. The portions of the test vectors for non-capture clock domains are shifted into the scan chains of the non-capture clock domains and allowed to settle prior to the last shift launch cycle and the capture cycle of the capture clock domains. Thus, the ambiguity of the timing between the non-capture domains and the capture domains caused by asynchronous clock signals is eliminated. | 12-25-2008 |
20100083199 | Increasing Scan Compression By Using X-Chains - To increase scan compression during testing of an IC design, an X-chain method is provided. In this method, a subset of scan cells that are likely to capture an X are identified and then placed on separate X-chains. A configuration and observation modes for an unload selector and/or an unload compressor can be provided. The configuration and observation modes provide a first compression for non-X-chains that is greater than a second compression provided for X-chains. ATPG can be modified based on such configuration and observation modes. This X-chain method can be fully integrated in the design-for-test (DFT) flow, requires no additional user input, and has negligible impact on area and timing. Test generation results on industrial designs demonstrate significantly increased compression, with no loss of coverage, for designs with high X-densities. | 04-01-2010 |
20100100781 | Fully X-Tolerant, Very High Scan Compression Scan Test Systems And Techniques - Scan testing and scan compression are key to realizing cost reduction and shipped quality. New defect types in ever more complex designs require increased compression. However, increased density of unknown (X) values reduces effective compression. A scan compression method can achieve very high compression and full coverage for any density of unknown values. The described techniques can be fully integrated in the design-for-test (DFT) and automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) flows. Results from using these techniques on industrial designs demonstrate consistent and predictable advantages over other methods. | 04-22-2010 |
20110231805 | Increasing PRPG-Based Compression by Delayed Justification - An improved compression technique can increase PRPG-based compression by modifying test generation so that justification of certain decision nodes, called xheadlines, is delayed and merged with PRPG seed computation. Xheadlines are defined by gate modification restrictions, dynamic value considerations, and fanout allowance. Before mapping, the xheadlines can be preprocessed. This preprocessing can include transforming XOR xheadlines having shared inputs, augmenting AND/OR xheadlines, and reducing AND/OR xheadlines with common inputs. Mapping can include determining which xheadlines are satisfied by a current seed, which xheadlines can be satisfied by a future seed, and which xheadlines can opportunistically be satisfied by the current seed. | 09-22-2011 |
20110258503 | Fully X-tolerant, Very High Scan Compression Scan Test Systems And Techniques - Scan testing and scan compression are key to realizing cost reduction and shipped quality. New defect types in ever more complex designs require increased compression. However, increased density of unknown (X) values reduces effective compression. A scan compression method can achieve very high compression and full coverage for any density of unknown values. The described techniques can be fully integrated in the design-for-test (DFT) and automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) flows. Results from using these techniques on industrial designs demonstrate consistent and predictable advantages over other methods. | 10-20-2011 |
20130232458 | Increasing PRPG-Based Compression By Delayed Justification - An improved compression technique can increase PRPG-based compression by modifying test generation so that justification of certain decision nodes, called xheadlines, is delayed and merged with PRPG seed computation. Xheadlines are defined by gate modification restrictions, dynamic value considerations, and fanout allowance. Before mapping, the xheadlines can be preprocessed. This preprocessing can include transforming XOR xheadlines having shared inputs, augmenting AND/OR xheadlines, and reducing AND/OR xheadlines with common inputs. Mapping can include determining which xheadlines are satisfied by a current seed, which xheadlines can be satisfied by a future seed, and which xheadlines can opportunistically be satisfied by the current seed. | 09-05-2013 |
20130232459 | ATPG AND COMPRESSION BY USING MAJORITY GATES - A method to increase automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) effectiveness and compression identifies instances of “majority gates” and modifies test generation to exploit their behavior so that fewer care bit are needed. This method can increase test coverage and reduce CPU time as previously aborted faults are now tested. The majority gate enhanced ATPG requires no hardware support and can be applied to any ATPG system. | 09-05-2013 |
20130268817 | Fully X-Tolerant, Very High Scan Compression Scan Test Systems And Techniques - Scan testing and scan compression are key to realizing cost reduction and shipped quality. New defect types in ever more complex designs require increased compression. However, increased density of unknown (X) values reduces effective compression. A scan compression method can achieve very high compression and full coverage for any density of unknown values. The described techniques can be fully integrated in the design-for-test (DFT) and automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) flows. Results from using these techniques on industrial designs demonstrate consistent and predictable advantages over other methods. | 10-10-2013 |
20140281774 | Two-Level Compression Through Selective Reseeding - A scan test system and technique compresses CARE bits and X-control input data into PRPG seeds, thereby providing a first compression. The scan test system includes a plurality of compressor and decompressor structures (CODECs). Each block of the design includes at least one CODEC. An instruction decode unit (IDU) receives scan inputs and determines whether a seed extracted from the scan inputs is broadcast loaded in the CODECs, multicast loaded in a subset of the CODECs, or individual loaded in a single CODEC. This sharing of seeds, exploits the hierarchical nature of large designs with many PRPGs, provides a second compression. Results on large industrial designs demonstrate significant data and cycle compression increases while maintaining test coverage, diagnosability, and performance. | 09-18-2014 |
20150067629 | DIAGNOSIS AND DEBUG USING TRUNCATED SIMULATION - Patterns used to detect a failure in a semiconductor chip are analyzed to determine a subset of logic in a design where a semiconductor chip, fabricated based on the design, contains a fault in the subset. Parts of the semiconductor chip can be pre-calculated to identify a key subsection of logic, based on the patterns, with that subsection being stored in a computer readable file. Good-machine simulation is performed on the subsection of logic using truncated rank-ordered simulation. The results are compared to the results of the testing of the physical semiconductor chip. | 03-05-2015 |