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20160035906 | PLANAR SEMICONDUCTOR ESD DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An ESD device is provided for protecting a circuit from electrostatic discharge, and includes a planar diode having an anode and a cathode. The anode is electrically coupled to a signal path of the circuit, and the cathode is electrically coupled to a ground of the circuit. The ESD device is configured to be off during normal operation of the circuit and to turn on in response to an electrostatic discharge on the signal path. Two depletion regions in the device are separated by an isolation well. In response to the electrostatic discharge, the depletion regions modulate (e.g., widen and merge), providing a path for the discharge to the ground of the circuit. | 02-04-2016 |
20160054383 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE HAVING TEST DEVICE - There is set forth herein a semiconductor structure including a plurality of test devices, the plurality of test devices including a first test device and a second test device. A semiconductor structure can also include a waveform generating circuit, the waveform generating circuit configured for application of a first stress signal waveform having a first duty cycle to the first test device, and a second stress signal waveform having a second duty cycle to the second test device. A semiconductor structure can include a selection circuit associated with each of the first test device and the second test device for switching between a stress cycle and a sensing cycle. | 02-25-2016 |
20160064371 | NON-PLANAR ESD DEVICE FOR NON-PLANAR OUTPUT TRANSISTOR AND COMMON FABRICATION THEREOF - Protecting non-planar output transistors from electrostatic discharge (ESD) events includes providing a non-planar semiconductor structure, the structure including a semiconductor substrate with a well of n-type or p-type. The provided non-planar structure further includes raised semiconductor structure(s) coupled to the substrate, non-planar transistor(s) of a type opposite the well, each transistor being situated on one of the raised structure(s), the non-planar transistor(s) each including a source, a drain and a gate, the non-planar structure further including parasitic bipolar junction transistor(s) (BJT(s)) on the raised structure(s), each BJT including a collector and an emitter situated on the raised structure and a base being the well, and a well contact for the base of the BJT. Protecting the non-planar output transistors further includes electrically coupling the drain of the non-planar transistor and the collector of the BJT to an output of a circuit, and electrically coupling the source of the non-planar transistor, the emitter of the BJT and the well contact to a ground of the circuit. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064372 | ESD SNAPBACK BASED CLAMP FOR FINFET - There is set forth herein a field effect transistor (FET) configured as an ESD protection device. In one embodiment, the FET can be configured to operate in a snapback operating mode. The FET can include a semiconductor substrate, a gate formed on the substrate and a dummy gate formed on the substrate spaced apart from the gate. | 03-03-2016 |
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20120167533 | DEMISTER VANE IN SITU CLEANING FIXTURE - This invention relates to an in-situ cleaning fixture for demister separator vane assemblies. The cleaning fixture includes an injection chamber with an inlet and a perforated plate which extends horizontally, substantially over the length of the demister separator vane assembly. A cleaning fluid source is connected to the injection chamber during a cleaning process. The injection chamber is designed to receive the cleaning fluid, pass the cleaning fluid through the holes formed in the plate, downwardly along a plurality of vanes in the demister separator vane assembly and into the drain trough. The in-situ cleaning fixture facilitates removal of scale build-up from the demister separator vane assembly and thereby restores the efficacy of the vanes. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167839 | ANTI-VIBRATION TUBE SUPPORT PLATE ARRANGEMENT FOR STEAM GENERATORS - A means of offsetting semi-circular tube support plates typically present in heat exchangers with cross flow baffles, such as axial flow economizers, utilizing the motive force of steam generator pressurization. The offset slightly flexes the tubes, thereby providing a preload which minimizes the potential for tube vibration and wear. | 07-05-2012 |
20140116360 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING TUBES IN A STEAM GENERATOR AGAINST VIBRATION - A method of and apparatus for securing tubes within a steam generator against vibration with a metallic anti-vibration bar in a tube bundle. The tube bundle has a plurality of tubes, arranged in rows and columns, with lanes between the tube columns. The method comprises the steps of: inserting the anti-vibration bar in the tube bundle; plastically expanding the wall of the anti-vibration bar from an unexpanded position to an expanded position. In the unexpanded position there are a plurality of gaps between the anti-vibration bar and the tubes of the tube bundle. The gaps decrease in size as the wall of the anti-vibration bar moves from the unexpanded position to the expanded position. | 05-01-2014 |
20150083365 | STEAM GENERATOR AND METHOD OF SECURING TUBES WITHIN A STEAM GENERATOR AGAINST VIBRATION - A steam generator includes a tube bundle having a plurality of tubes, arranged in rows and columns. The first column of tubes includes a first tube having a curved center line disposed in a first plane. The second column of tubes includes a second tube having a curved center line disposed in a second plane, the second plane being parallel to and spaced a distance from the first plane. The steam generator further includes a first number of solid anti-vibration bars disposed between the first column of tubes and the second column of tubes; wherein each of the tubes has a tube outer diameter; and wherein each of the first number of anti-vibration bars has a thickness generally transverse to the first and second planes, the thickness being greater than the distance between the first and second planes minus the tube outer diameter. | 03-26-2015 |
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20100077483 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR BAITING INSIDE ATTACKERS - Methods, systems, and media for providing trap-based defenses are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for providing trap-based defenses is provided, the method comprising: generating decoy information based at least in part on actual information in a computing environment, wherein the decoy information is generated to comply with one or more document properties; embedding a beacon into the decoy information; and inserting the decoy information with the embedded beacon into the computing environment, wherein the embedded beacon provides a first indication that the decoy information has been accessed by an attacker and wherein the embedded beacon provides a second indication that differentiates between the decoy information and the actual information. | 03-25-2010 |
20110167494 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR DETECTING COVERT MALWARE - Methods, systems, and media for detecting covert malware are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for detecting covert malware in a computing environment is provided, the method comprising: generating simulated user activity outside of the computing environment; conveying the simulated user activity to an application inside the computing environment; and determining whether a decoy corresponding to the simulated user activity has been accessed by an unauthorized entity. | 07-07-2011 |
20130333037 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR DETECTING COVERT MALWARE - Methods, systems, and media for detecting covert malware are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, a method for detecting covert malware in a computing environment is provided, the method comprising: receiving a first set of user actions; generating a second set of user actions based on the first set of user actions and a model of user activity; conveying the second set of user actions to an application inside the computing environment; determining whether state information of the application matches an expected state after the second set of user actions is conveyed to the application; and determining whether covert malware is present in the computing environment based at least in part on the determination. | 12-12-2013 |
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20080211157 | COMPRESSION CLAMPING OF SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS - The present invention relates to a clamping device for compression clamping of one or more semiconductor devices and associated semiconductor components with a desired compression force equally distributed across the opposing surfaces of the devices and associated components. The semiconductor devices and components are located between opposing jaws that are joined together by at least two tie rods, which compressively load the opposing jaws to apply the desired compression force to the semiconductor devices and components. The desired compression force is first achieved in even distribution between independent clamp pressure set point assemblies and the first jaw, where each of the independent clamp pressure set point assemblies is associated with one of the tie rods. Upon final assembly of the clamping device the desired pressure force is achieved across the semiconductor devices and components by compression of the opposing jaws between the one or more semiconductor devices and associated semiconductor components until the clamp pressure indicator elements associated with each of the clamp pressure set point assemblies indicates the desired compression force has been applied. | 09-04-2008 |
20080251233 | INTEGRATED PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC INDUCTION METAL MELTING FURNACES - An integrated process control installation is provided for electric induction metal melting furnaces with variable furnace states. The integrated process control installation can include supporting charge delivery and slag removal installations, and furnace process operations for process control of melting metal in the furnaces. The variable furnace states, supporting installations, and furnace process operations are controlled by a supporting processing installation, while a robotic apparatus performs the furnace process operations. | 10-16-2008 |
20100163550 | Heating and Melting of Materials by Electric Induction Heating of Susceptors - Apparatus and method are provided for heating and melting of materials by electric induction heating of susceptor components in a crucible of the furnace. The susceptor components comprise at least an array of susceptor rods arranged around the inner perimeter of the crucible. A susceptor base may also be provided in the crucible with connection to one end of the susceptor rods. One or more susceptor tubes may also be used within the interior volume of the crucible. Alternating current flow through one or more induction coils surrounding the exterior of the crucible generate magnetic flux fields that couple with the susceptor components to inductively heat the susceptor components. Heat from the susceptor components transfers to the material in the crucible to heat and melt the material. | 07-01-2010 |
20120192392 | Compression Clamping of Semiconductor Components - The present invention relates to a method of clamping a semiconductor assembly with a desired compression force equally distributed across the opposing surfaces of the devices and associated components of the semiconductor assembly. | 08-02-2012 |
20120300806 | Electric Induction Furnace with Lining Wear Detection System - An electric induction furnace for heating and melting electrically conductive materials is provided with a lining wear detection system that can detect replaceable furnace lining wear when the furnace is properly operated and maintained. | 11-29-2012 |
20120325867 | Molten Metal Holding and Pouring Box with Dual Pouring Nozzles - A molten metal holding and pouring box with a rectangular-shaped upper section and a pyramidal-shaped lower section provides a relatively constant flow of molten metal being poured from the box through each of two bottom nozzles into two separate foundry molds at the same time. The two bottom nozzles are contained in a unitary dual nozzle assembly that facilitates replacement as required by wear, or a change in location of the sprue cups in the two separate foundry molds being filled with molten metal. | 12-27-2012 |
20140373543 | Electric Induction Fluid Heaters for Fluids Utilized in Turbine-Driven Electric Generator Systems - A fluid latent heat absorption electric induction heater is provided for raising the temperature of a fluid supplied to a fluid-driven turbine in a turbine-driven electric power generation system. The fluid latent heat absorption electric induction heater alternatively transfers heat to the fluid by induced susceptor heating, or a combination of inductor Joule heating and induced susceptor heating. The fluid may be water-steam for powering a steam-driven turbine or another fluid used in a phase change system for driving a fluid-driven turbine in a turbine-driven electric power generation system. | 12-25-2014 |
20150273580 | Clean Cell Environment Roll-Over Electric Induction Casting Furnace System - A clean cell environment for a continuous roll-over electric induction batch casting furnace system is provided where each combination of batch charge, for example an ingot, induction melting (ingot-melt) process and mold-pour process are performed in a clean cell environment and each combination ingot-melt and mold-pour process is traceable as to the identity of the specific ingot, or other charge form (composition) and the mold (fabrication identifier). | 10-01-2015 |
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20080310496 | Real-Time Key Frame Generation - The real-time generation of key frames in a media data stream is disclosed. One embodiment provides a method of processing encoded media data comprising receiving a request to play back the encoded media data from a media receiver, generating one or more key frames from the encoded media data, and sending the generated key frame or key frames to the media receiver. The key frames are generated by decoding the media data, and then encoding the key frames from the decoded media data. In this manner, a frequency of key frames in a media data stream may be increased to improve trick mode and 1× playback. | 12-18-2008 |
20080310814 | MULTI-LOCATION BUFFERING OF STREAMING MEDIA DATA - The multi-location buffering of streaming media data is disclosed. One embodiment comprises buffering a first segment of media data associated with a current playback location, and buffering a second segment of media data associated with a seek point separated from the first segment of media data by a segment of unbuffered data. In this manner, data at seek points in the media stream may be buffered before a user requests a seek operation. Playback at a seek point may therefore begin with lessened or no perceived lag when a user inputs a seek command. | 12-18-2008 |
20080310825 | RECORD QUALITY BASED UPON NETWORK AND PLAYBACK DEVICE CAPABILITIES - The recording of digital media according to one or more of playback device capabilities, network performance and user preference is disclosed. One embodiment provides a method for recording digital video comprising determining a first set of capabilities of a first networked playback device, receiving media in at least one of a first format and a first bit rate, and recording the media in at least one of a second format and a second bit rate according to the first set of capabilities. In this manner, playback considerations may be incorporated while the digital media is recorded, thus improving the playback of the digital media at a later time. | 12-18-2008 |
20080313555 | Scalable User Interface - The scaling of a user interface according to network or device limitations is disclosed. One embodiment provides a method of scaling a user interface, comprising sending a user interface over a network to a networked device, detecting a performance limitation of the user interface in at least one of the network or the networked device, and scaling a parameter of the user interface in response to the detected limitation to improve the performance of the user interface. In this manner, a user interface may be scaled in response to limitations on performance and end-user experience can be improved. | 12-18-2008 |
20150288965 | ADAPTIVE QUANTIZATION FOR VIDEO RATE CONTROL - According to a first aspect of the innovations described herein video encoding, such as game video encoding, is improved with a goal to generate substantially constant video quality and the average target bitrate within a desired tolerance, which improves an overall user experience on video playback. An adaptive solution uses intelligent bias on bit allocation and quantization decisions, locally within a frame and globally across different frames, based on a current quality level and within an allowed bitrate variable tolerance. Bit allocation is increased on high complexity frames and redundant bits are avoided, which might have been wasted for static scenes and low complexity aspects. Statistics can be used from the encoding process. The solution can address similar video coding quality problems for video game recording on a variety of gaming platforms. | 10-08-2015 |
20150290540 | POSITIONING A CAMERA VIDEO OVERLAY ON GAMEPLAY VIDEO - A gaming console composites a camera video overlay on gameplay video for broadcasting such that the gameplay area that is rendered by the gaming console is not obscured, even when the camera video overlay is composited on the gameplay video for broadcasting. The gaming console or a companion device of the gaming console can also allow a user to specify placement of the camera video overlay on the gameplay video for broadcasting, permitting the user to choose the portion of the gameplay video for broadcasting that is obscured by the camera video overlay. | 10-15-2015 |
20150298010 | BROADCAST INITIATION WITHOUT INTERRUPTION TO ACTIVE GAMEPLAY - A video game application is executed on a computer gaming device. While the video game application is providing active gameplay, the computer gaming device receives a command to broadcast the active gameplay. Responsive to the command, the computer gaming device broadcasts the active gameplay without interrupting the active gameplay. | 10-22-2015 |
20150302514 | BROADCAST DISCOVERY VIA ELECTRONIC MARKETPLACE - An electronic marketplace includes a plurality of video game applications available for purchase. For each of the plurality of video game applications, the electronic marketplace may display a tile identifying the video game application, a payment object for initiating a purchase of the video game application, and a preview object to initiate viewing of a live broadcast of active gameplay of the video game application. | 10-22-2015 |
20150304697 | CHANGING BROADCAST WITHOUT INTERRUPTION TO ACTIVE GAMEPLAY - While broadcasting active gameplay of the video game application with a first broadcast configuration, a computer gaming device receives a command to change the broadcast configuration to a second broadcast configuration. Responsive to the command, the computer gaming device begins broadcasting the active gameplay with the second broadcast configuration without interrupting active gameplay or broadcasting of active gameplay. | 10-22-2015 |
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20080319380 | Sterile Polymerizable Systems And Kits And Methods Of Their Manufacture And Use - The present invention overcomes the difficulties in the sterilization and delivery of viscous, multi-component compositions that require pre-mixing prior to usage by disclosing a sterile, multi-component, ready-to-use product wherein each component is sterilized independently and then assembled into a sterilized delivery kit. In certain preferred embodiments of the present invention, a sterile, polymerizable system is provided that comprises a plurality of sterile polymerizable monomers, said monomers having been sterilized by passing them through a filter; at least one sterile filler which has been exposed to conditions effective to render said filler sterile, and the sterile monomers and the sterile filler being blended together to form at least one substantially homogeneous blend contained within a sterile delivery vessel. Still other embodiments include a single-use kit that comprises a delivery gun, mix tips, and cartridges that comprise one or more pastes of the present invention that are housed within one or more pouches to ensure sterility of the internal contents. | 12-25-2008 |
20100226820 | Sterile Polymerizable Systems And Kits And Methods Of Their Manufacture And Use - The present invention overcomes the difficulties in the sterilization and delivery of viscous, multi-component compositions that require pre-mixing prior to usage by disclosing a sterile, multi-component, ready-to-use product wherein each component is sterilized independently and then assembled into a sterilized delivery kit. In certain preferred embodiments of the present invention, a sterile, polymerizable system is provided that comprises a plurality of sterile polymerizable monomers, said monomers having been sterilized by passing them through a filter; at least one sterile filler which has been exposed to conditions effective to render said filler sterile, and the sterile monomers and the sterile filler being blended together to form at least one substantially homogeneous blend contained within a sterile delivery vessel. Still other embodiments include a single-use kit that comprises a delivery gun, mix tips, and cartridges that comprise one or more pastes of the present invention that are housed within one or more pouches to ensure sterility of the internal contents. | 09-09-2010 |