Patent application number | Description | Published |
20120084110 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SMART OIL, GAS AND CHEMICAL PROCESS SCHEDULING - A system and method support smart scheduling for an oil, gas and chemical process system with a plurality of facility units. A subset of the process facility units can be selected from the plurality of process facility units. A partial scheduling calculation can be performed on the selected subset of process facility units, independently from the rest of the chemical process facility units. A schedule can be calculated for the subset of chemical process facility units, based on the partial scheduling calculation. | 04-05-2012 |
20140114964 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A SEARCHING PROCESS IN A SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT - A system and method support a search process in a supply chain management environment, in order to make finding supply chain information simple. The search process can make instantaneous search suggestion based on different supply chain information categories in the environment. Furthermore, special search keywords can be used as shortcut for finding supply chain information. Also, the system can organize and display the search results in a clear and intuitive fashion, such as displaying the search results in multiple sections with mixing of graphs and texts. Additionally, the search process can be used together with other supply chain management processes. | 04-24-2014 |
20140136272 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING GANTT-TREND CHART IN A SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT - A system and method support a supply chain management platform for a supply chain management environment. The supply chain management platform can provide a graphical representation of one or more material inventory trends in the supply chain management environment. Additionally, the supply chain management platform can using one or more tokens to display one or more activities on the graphical representation of the one or more material inventory trends, wherein the one or more activities contribute to inventory change in the supply chain management environment. Furthermore, the supply chain management platform allows a user to perform one or more supply chain scheduling operations in the supply chain management environment based on the graphical representation. | 05-15-2014 |
20140298236 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING VIOLATION BAR IN A SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT - A system and method support a supply chain management platform for a supply chain management environment. A supply chain management platform can display the violation bar on a graphical user interface (GUI), wherein the violation bar operates to show one or more violations in a supply chain management environment. Furthermore, the supply chain management platform allows a user to interact with the violation bar in order to obtain detailed information on the one or more violations or launch a tool to resolve the one or more violations. | 10-02-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100284156 | VERTICALLY-STACKED ELECTRONIC DEVICES HAVING CONDUCTIVE CARBON FILMS - Vertically-stacked electronic devices having conductive carbon films are disclosed. The vertically-stacked devices exhibit non-linear current-versus-voltage response over a voltage sweep range in various embodiments. The vertically-stacked devices may be assembled into arrays where the vertically-stacked devices may be electrically addressed independently of one another. Uses of the vertically-stacked electronic devices and arrays as two-terminal memory devices, logic units, and sensors are disclosed. Crossbar arrays of vertically-stacked electronic devices having conductive carbon films and nanowire electrodes are disclosed. | 11-11-2010 |
20140055504 | GPU-BASED LCD DYNAMIC BACKLIGHT SCALING - Apparatus and methods scale a backlight of a display. A graphics processing unit (GPU) is configured to calculate a histogram. A central processing unit (CPU) is configured to control the backlight of the display responsive to a backlight level that is based on the histogram. | 02-27-2014 |
20140376618 | DYNAMIC VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY SCALING FOR VIDEO PROCESSING USING EMBEDDED COMPLEXITY METRICS - A video decoder performs a method of dynamic voltage/frequency scaling (DVFS) for video processing. The method includes parsing a bitstream associated with a video to determine embedded information associated with a complexity of a first portion of the video, estimating the complexity of the first portion of the video using the embedded information, determining a voltage and frequency to be used for decoding the first portion of the video based on the estimated complexity, and decoding the first portion of the video at the determined voltage and frequency. | 12-25-2014 |
20150055623 | MOBILE SOFTWARE DEFINED NETWORKING (MobiSDN) - A method and apparatus for managing data in a software defined network. The apparatus is configured to receive control information related to a source node and a target node from a plurality of network devices in the software defined network. The apparatus is also configured to identify a route for data forwarding between the source node and the target node based on the control information. The apparatus is also configured to request data forwarding to the plurality of network devices according to the route. The source node or the target node can be at least one of a user equipment (UE), and a cellsite node including at least a base station. | 02-26-2015 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130278642 | PERCEPTUAL LOSSLESS DISPLAY POWER REDUCTION - Segments for a video are transmitted in payload units with an extended network abstraction layer unit (NALU) header or supplemental enhancement information (SEI) message within which is embedded display adaptation information that may be employed to control display brightness and thereby reduce power consumption during display of the respective segment. The display adaptation information includes at least a maximum pixel brightness that may be used to scale pixel brightness and correspondingly reduce backlighting for liquid crystal displays, or to adjust the supply voltage for OLED displays. The maximum pixel brightness is set to a level saturating a portion of the pixel histogram without perceptual loss to the viewer, resulting in further reduction of power consumption. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278834 | DISPLAY POWER REDUCTION USING EXTENDED NAL UNIT HEADER INFORMATION - Segments for a video are transmitted in payload units with an extended network abstraction layer unit (NALU) header within which is embedded display adaptation information that may be employed to control display brightness and thereby reduce power consumption during display of the respective segment. The display adaptation information includes at least a maximum pixel brightness that may be used to scale pixel brightness to maximum and correspondingly reduce backlighting for liquid crystal displays, or to adjust the supply voltage for OLED displays. The display adaptation information may optionally include a minimum pixel brightness, a pixel histogram step size, and an indicator of scaling method. | 10-24-2013 |
20140253601 | DISPLAY POWER REDUCTION USING SEI INFORMATION - Segments for a video are transmitted in payload units with a supplemental enhancement information (SEI) message within which is embedded display adaptation information that may be employed to control display brightness and thereby reduce power consumption during display of the respective segment. The display adaptation information includes at least a maximum pixel brightness that may be used to scale pixel brightness to maximum and correspondingly reduce backlighting for liquid crystal displays, or to adjust the supply voltage for OLED displays. The display adaptation information may optionally include a minimum pixel brightness, a pixel histogram step size, and an indicator of scaling method. | 09-11-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110145763 | System and Method for Aggregating Multi-Protocol Flows for Network Monitoring - A system and method for aggregating IP flows in a telecommunication network is disclosed. A multi-protocol flow representing packets captured from the telecommunications network during a selected time period is displayed on a user interface of a network monitoring system. The multi-protocol flow is highlighted on the user interface display if any session records within the multi-protocol flow do not meet operator-defined criteria. The user interface detects a user's selection of the multi-protocol flow and displays a plurality of protocol-specific flows that are within the multi-protocol flow. The user interface detects the user's selection of one of the protocol-specific flows and displays a plurality of session flows that are within the selected protocol-specific flow. Any session records that do not meet operator-defined criteria are highlighted on the user interface. | 06-16-2011 |
20130067109 | Monitoring Over-the-Top Adaptive Video Streaming - Systems and methods for monitoring over-the-top adaptive video streaming in a network are described. In an embodiment, a method may include identifying a protocol used in the communication based, wherein the protocol may be one among a plurality of different adaptive video streaming protocols. Video sessions using a plurality of different protocols are monitored and video session data collected. User Quality of Experience (QoE) and Key QoE Indicators (KQI) are generated for the network. Network operators may access video session data to analyze initial buffering delays, rebuffering delays, bandwidth changes, and gaps during the video session. | 03-14-2013 |
20130272144 | Adaptive Monitoring of Telecommunications Networks - Systems and methods for the adaptive monitoring of telecommunications networks are described. In some embodiments, a method may include monitoring traffic transmitted through a mobile telecommunications network (e.g., 3G, 4G, LTE, etc.) and identifying a monitoring rule. The monitoring rule may associate a selected portion of the traffic (e.g., based on content type, source, destination, transport protocol, session, etc.) with a monitoring sampling ratio, and the monitoring sampling ratio may determine a fraction of the selected portion of the traffic usable to provide one or more performance indicators (e.g., service indicators, network congestion, connection maintenance, service quality, and/or network availability). The method may further include modifying the monitoring sampling ratio in response to a change in network monitoring conditions (e.g., one or more probes operating at or near capacity, scheduled maintenance events, peak traffic times, etc.) | 10-17-2013 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080315925 | ISOLATOR CIRCUIT INCLUDING A VOLTAGE REGULATOR - An apparatus includes a regulator circuit that generates a voltage in response to an input current being supplied to an input terminal and functional circuitry, powered by the voltage generated by the regulator circuit. The functional circuitry, e.g., an oscillator, generates a signal using the generated voltage, the signal indicative that the current is being supplied to the apparatus. The signal can be provided over an isolation link to provide a control signal for controlling a high voltage driver circuit. | 12-25-2008 |
20090017773 | CAPACITIVE ISOLATOR - An integrated circuit provides high voltage isolation capabilities. The circuit includes a first area containing a first group of functional circuitry located in a substrate of the integrated circuit. This circuit also includes a second area containing a second group of functional circuitry also contained within the substrate of the integrated circuit. Capacitive isolation circuitry located in the conductive layers in the integrated circuit provide a high voltage isolation link between the first group of functional circuitry and the second group of functional circuitry. The capacitive isolation circuitry distributes a first portion of the high voltage isolation signal across the first group of capacitors in the capacitive isolation circuitry and distributes a second portion of the high voltage isolation circuitry across the second group of capacitors in the capacitive isolation circuitry. | 01-15-2009 |
20090213914 | CAPACITIVE ISOLATION CIRCUITRY - An integrated circuit having voltage isolation capabilities includes a plurality of communications channels for transceiving data from the integrated circuit. Each of the communications channel includes capacitive isolation circuitry located in conductive layers of the integrated circuit for providing a high voltage isolation link. The capacitive isolation circuitry distributes a first portion of a high voltage isolation signal across a first group of capacitors on a first link and a second link in the capacitive isolation circuitry and distributes a second portion of the high voltage isolation signal across a second group of capacitors in the first link and the second link in the capacitive isolation circuitry. A differential receiver on each of the plurality of communications channels receives the data on the first link and the second link. A differential transmitter on each of the plurality of communications channels transmits the data on the first link at a selected one of a first phase and a second phase and for transmitting the data on the second link at the selected one of the first phase and the second phase. The second phase is 180 degrees out of phase with the first phase. Each of the differential transmitters controls the selection of the first phase and the second phase on each of the first link and the second link such that only the first phase or the second phase is cross coupled onto a selected communications channel from adjacent communications channels. | 08-27-2009 |
20090243028 | CAPACITIVE ISOLATION CIRCUITRY WITH IMPROVED COMMON MODE DETECTOR - An integrated circuit having voltage isolation capabilities comprising a first galvanically isolated area of the integrated circuit containing a first group of functional circuitry for processing a data stream. The first group of functional circuitry located in a substrate of the integrated circuit. Capacitive isolation circuitry located in conductive layers of the integrated circuit provides a high voltage isolation link between the first group of functional circuitry and a second group of functional circuitry connected to the integrated circuit through the capacitive isolation circuitry. The capacitive isolation circuitry includes a differential transmitter for transmitting data in a differential signal to the second group of functional circuitry via the capacitive isolation circuitry. A differential receiver receives data within the differential signal from the second group of functional circuitry via the capacitive isolation circuitry. A detector circuit within the differential receiver detects the received data. The detector circuit monitors the differential signal and generates a first logical output when a voltage generated responsive to the differential signal exceeds a programmable voltage threshold level and generates a second logical output when the voltage generated responsive to the differential signal falls below the programmable voltage threshold level. | 10-01-2009 |
20100052826 | ISOLATOR WITH COMPLEMENTARY CONFIGURABLE MEMORY - An isolator that includes first and second substantially identical circuitry galvanically isolated from each other and each having at least one communications channel thereon for communicating signals across an isolation boundary therebetween and each of said first and second circuitry having configurable functionality associated with the operation thereof. A coupling device is provided for coupling signal across the isolation boundary between the at least one communication channels of the first and second circuitry. First and second configuration memories are provided, each associated with a respective one of the first and second circuitry. First and second configuration control devices are provided, each associated with a respective one of the first and second circuitry and each configuring the functionality of the associated one of the first and second circuitry. The first and second configurable memories have stored therein complementary configuration information to control each of the functionalities of the first and second circuitry to operate in a complementary manner for communication of signals across the isolation boundary. | 03-04-2010 |
20100327930 | SCHMITT TRIGGER WITH GATED TRANSITION LEVEL CONTROL - A Schmitt trigger comprises first and second circuitry. The first circuitry receives an input voltage and provides an output voltage at either a logical “low” or a logical “high” voltage level responsive to the input voltage and a first bias voltage. The second circuitry connects to the first circuitry to generate a second bias current for generating the output voltage. The second bias current is larger than the first bias current. The Schmitt trigger operates in a low power mode of operation using only the first bias voltage to maintain the logical “low” voltage level or the logical “high” voltage level at a substantially constant level. In a high power mode of operation the Schmitt trigger uses the second bias voltage during transition periods between the logical “low” voltage level and the logical “high” voltage level. | 12-30-2010 |
20110050198 | LOW-POWER VOLTAGE REGULATOR - A technique for reducing power dissipation and circuit area for a high voltage application includes creating a low-voltage, local power supply for use with local circuitry. In at least one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus includes an output node configured to provide a regulated output voltage. The apparatus includes a variable current source coupled to a first power supply node, wherein the variable current source is configured to provide an output current to the output node based on a control signal on a control node. The apparatus includes a feedback circuit configured to generate the control signal based on a mirrored current. The mirrored current is a mirrored version of a residual current flowing between the output node and a second power supply node. The regulated output voltage has a voltage level less than the voltage level on the first power supply node. | 03-03-2011 |
20120161841 | CAPACATIVE ISOLATOR WITH SCHMITT TRIGGER - High voltage isolation capabilities are provided using a first integrated circuit die that includes an inverting circuit path and a non-inverting circuit path coupled to receive a single-ended signal and to generate a differential signal from the single-ended signal for transmission over an isolation link. A second integrated circuit die includes a differential Schmitt trigger circuit coupled to the differential signal communicated over the isolation link and to supply at least one output signal corresponding thereto. An isolation barrier is disposed between the inverting and non-inverting circuit paths and the differential Schmitt trigger circuit and includes at least two isolation capacitors coupled to respectively transmit each portion of the differential signal. | 06-28-2012 |
20120241905 | SUBSTRATE ISOLATION STRUCTURE - An integrated circuit includes a conductive substrate pick-up region in the substrate that forms a perimeter around a portion of the substrate. Conductive stripes traverse the portion of the substrate within the perimeter and are coupled to a low impedance node along with the substrate pick-up region. A capacitor has a bottom plate formed above the conductive stripes. The pick-up region and the conductive stripes absorb injected current caused by parasitic capacitance between the bottom plate of the capacitor and the substrate region thereby reducing cross-talk caused by the injected current. | 09-27-2012 |
20130001738 | HIGH BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ISOLATION STRUCTURE - A high breakdown voltage integrated circuit isolator device communicates a digital signal from a signal input on one semiconductor die to a signal output on another semiconductor die while providing high voltage isolation between the signal input and the signal output. Each die may include a respective capacitive isolation barrier structure that couple together via a bonding wire between combined top metal/bonding pads of the capacitive isolation barrier structures. | 01-03-2013 |