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20090207694 | ULTRASONIC IN-BUILDING POSITIONING SYSTEM BASED ON PHASE DIFFERENCE ARRAY WITH RANGING - A method for determining position of a mobile electronic device includes emitting an acoustic pulse from the position of the mobile electronic device. The acoustic pulse is detected at a known position at three spaced apart locations along each of at least two lines extending in different directions. The range and phase difference of the acoustic pulse between each of the detecting locations is determined. A relative position of the device with respect to the known position is obtained from the range and phase differences. | 08-20-2009 |
20090325598 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING POSITION OF A WIRELESS ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITHIN A VOLUME - A method for determining a position of a wireless electronic device within a volume includes detecting a signal transmitted by the wireless device during two-way communication to and from a first known position within the volume. The method further includes detecting the signal from at least three additional known positions within the volume, where the at least three additional known positions are spatially independent of each other. The method further includes determining a phase difference between the signal detected at the first position and the signal detected at each of the at least three additional positions, determining the position of the wireless electronic device using the phase differences, and at least one of displaying and storing the position of the wireless electronic device. | 12-31-2009 |
20100315906 | HAND-HELD ACOUSTIC CAMERA - An acoustic camera includes an acoustic transmitter disposed at one longitudinal end of a housing. The transmitter has a convex radiating surface. A diameter of the transmitter is about four times a wavelength of acoustic energy emitted by the transmitter. A plurality of acoustic receivers is disposed at spaced locations in a pattern extending laterally from the housing. A signal processor is in signal communication with the acoustic receivers. The signal processor is configured to cause the acoustic receivers to be sensitive along steered beams. The signal processor is configured to cause an end of the steered beams to move through a selected pattern within a beam width of the acoustic energy emitted by the acoustic transmitter. The signal processor is configured to operate a visual display device to generate a visual representation corresponding to acoustic energy detected by the acoustic receivers. A visual display device is in signal communication with the signal processor. | 12-16-2010 |
20100328138 | SHORT BASELINE HELICOPTER POSITIONING RADAR FOR LOW VISIBILITY - A method for determining position and orientation of a rotating wing aircraft (e.g. helicopter) with respect to a ground station includes transmitting an electromagnetic signal from the aircraft. The signal includes a plurality of electromagnetic signals, each signal having a different selected frequency. The signal is detected at an array of sensors disposed on the ground surface in a selected pattern. The array includes at least one reference sensor and at least three spaced apart time difference determination sensors. A difference in arrival time of the signals between the reference sensor and each of the time difference determination sensors is determined and a spatial position of the aircraft is determined from the time differences. | 12-30-2010 |
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20090248939 | PORT REPLICATING APPARATUS - A docking assembly including a port replicating apparatus is disclosed. The docking assembly includes a port replicating apparatus including (i) a housing having a major dimension defined by a first terminal end and a second terminal end, (ii) at least one interface for connecting to a portable electronic device, and (iii) a plurality of connectors in the housing for connecting to a plurality of peripheral devices. A base is also included in the docking assembly. It is capable of mechanically coupling to at least the first terminal end of the housing of the port replicating apparatus, such that the major dimension of the housing is vertically oriented. | 10-01-2009 |
20090294617 | GRIPPING MECHANISM FOR GRIPPING PORTABLE OBJECT - A holding device. The holding device can hold portable objects such as MP3 players, mobile phones, navigation devices, etc. The holding device has one or more arms, which can grip the portable object. In predetermined orientations, one arm is prevented from moving outward, to prevent the held portable object from falling even when it is being inserted or removed from the holder. | 12-03-2009 |
20120317779 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PHYSICALLY SECURING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In some embodiments of the invention, a security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of shell portions, each shaped to wrap around part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device. The security apparatus may further include a connecting portion that engages at least one of the plurality of shell portions and to thereby couple the plurality of shell portions to each other. At least one of the connecting portion and one or more of the plurality of shell portions may include an attachment device, the attachment device being configured to engage with a locking head, thereby locking relative positions of the plurality of shell portions and the connecting portion. | 12-20-2012 |
20120318711 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PHYSICALLY SECURING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In some embodiments of the invention, a security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of interlocking shell portions, wherein the interlocking shell portions are shaped to, when interlocked, wrap around at least part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device, and wherein at least two shell portions comprise an aperture. The security apparatus may also include an attachment device configured to be at least partly inserted into the apertures of the at least two shell portions. | 12-20-2012 |
20140204529 | SECURITY APPARATUS WITH A MODULAR SYSTEM FOR ACCESSORIES - A security apparatus for securing a portable device includes a housing having a first housing portion configured to partially surround a first portion of the portable device, and a second housing portion configured to partially surround a second portion of the portable device. The second housing portion is selectively secured to the first housing portion when the housing is engaged with the portable device. The security apparatus also includes an attachment device extending from the housing. The attachment device is configured to engage a locking head. The security apparatus further includes a modular accessory coupled to the housing. The modular accessory is connected to the housing when the first and second housing portions are secured together to surround the portable device. The modular accessory is only removable from the housing when the first and second housing portions are disconnected from the portable electronic device. | 07-24-2014 |
20150040621 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PHYSICALLY SECURING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of shell portions, each shaped to wrap around part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device. The security apparatus may further include a connecting portion that engages at least one of the plurality of shell portions and to thereby couple the plurality of shell portions to each other. At least one of the connecting portion and one or more of the plurality of shell portions may include an attachment device, the attachment device being configured to engage with a locking head, thereby locking relative positions of the plurality of shell portions and the connecting portion. | 02-12-2015 |
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20110015081 | Genetic Variants on chr 5p12 and 10q26 as Markers for Use in Breast Cancer Risk Assessment, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment - The invention pertains to certain genetic variants on Chr5p12 and Chr10q26 as susceptibility variants of breast cancer. Methods of disease management, including diagnosing increased and/or decreased susceptibility to breast cancer, methods of predicting response to therapy and methods of predicting prognosis using such variants are described. The invention further relates to kits useful in the methods of the invention. | 01-20-2011 |
20110117545 | GENETIC VARIANTS ON CHR2 AND CHR16 AS MARKERS FOR USE IN BREAST CANCER RISK ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT - The invention pertains to certain genetic variants on Chr2q14, Chr2q35 and Chr16q12 as susceptibility variants of breast cancer. Methods of risk assessment and diagnosis of increased and/or decreased susceptibility to breast cancer, using such variants are described. The invention further relates to kits for diagnosing a susceptibility to breast cancer. | 05-19-2011 |
20110212855 | Genetic Variants Predictive of Cancer Risk - The invention discloses genetic variants that have been determined to be susceptibility variants of cancer. Methods of disease management, including determining increased susceptibility to cancer, methods of predicting response to therapy and methods of predicting prognosis of cancer using such variants are described. The invention further relates to kits useful in the methods of the invention. | 09-01-2011 |
20110294673 | Genetic Variants for Breast Cancer Risk Assessment - The invention pertains to certain genetic variants that have been determined to be susceptibility variants of breast cancer. Methods of disease management, including diagnosing increased susceptibility to breast cancer, methods of predicting response to therapy and methods of predicting prognosis using such variants are described. The invention further relates to kits useful in the methods of the invention. | 12-01-2011 |
20120122698 | Genetic Variants Predictive of Cancer Risk in Humans - The present invention discloses genetic variants that have been found to be predictive of risk of particular forms of cancer, in particular basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous melanoma. The invention provides methods of predicting risk of developing such cancers, and other methods pertaining to risk management of cancer utilizing such risk variants. The invention furthermore provides kits and computer systems for use in such methods. | 05-17-2012 |
20140179546 | GENETIC VARIANTS ON CHR 5P12 AND 10Q26 AS MARKERS FOR USE IN BREAST CANCER RISK ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT - The invention pertains to certain genetic variants on Chr5p12 and Chr10q26 as susceptibility variants of breast cancer. Methods of disease management, including diagnosing increased and/or decreased susceptibility to breast cancer, methods of predicting response to therapy and methods of predicting prognosis using such variants are described. The invention further relates to kits useful in the methods of the invention. | 06-26-2014 |
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20140184685 | MULTIPLE MONOCHROMATIC PRINT CARTRIDGE PRINTING METHOD - A printing method includes the steps of: receiving a colour image and separating the colour image into a plurality of distinct colour planes; dithering a first distinct colour plane to obtain dot data for the first distinct colour plane; dithering a second distinct colour plane to obtain dot data for the second distinct colour plane; providing the dot data for the first distinct colour plane to a first print head cartridge for printing by a plurality of nozzle rows of the first print head cartridge; and providing the dot data for the second distinct colour plane to a second print head cartridge positioned downstream from the first print head cartridge in a direction of print media propagation, the dot data for the second distinct colour plane for printing by a plurality of nozzle rows of the second print head cartridge. | 07-03-2014 |
20150183249 | INKJET PRINTING SYSTEM WITH LIFTABLE PRINT HEAD CHASSIS AND SLIDABLE INK BLADES - An inkjet printing system includes: a printer frame; a print head chassis mounted on the printer frame, the print head chassis supporting a plurality of print head cartridges, each print head cartridge having a longitudinal axis extending across a direction of print media propagation, each print head cartridge being spaced apart along the direction of print media propagation, and each print head cartridge having a respective monochrome inkjet printhead; a lift mechanism for lifting and lowering the print head chassis relative to the printer frame; and a plurality of ink blades slidably received in respective docking slots of the printer frame. Each ink blade includes a blade chassis and an ink reservoir mounted on the blade chassis, the ink reservoir being in fluid communication with a respective printhead. | 07-02-2015 |
20150266299 | INKJET PRINTING SYSTEM WITH MANOEVERABLE MAINTENANCE CHASSIS - An inkjet printing system includes: a plurality of print head cartridges; a print head chassis for supporting the plurality of print head cartridges; a lift mechanism for lifting and lowering the print head chassis between a printing position, a transition position, and a maintenance position; and a maintenance chassis supporting a chassis sub-frame having a corresponding plurality of maintenance cradles; and a sub-frame movement mechanism for slidably moving the chassis sub-frame with respect to the maintenance chassis. In the transition position, the print head chassis is held at a height, relative to a platen, that allows the maintenance chassis to be moved from a storage position to an operational positional under the print head chassis. Further, in the operational position, the sub-frame movement mechanism aligns a capper or a wiper with a respective printhead. | 09-24-2015 |
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20100045313 | METHOD FOR TESTING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS MOUNTED ON A CARRIER - A method for testing integrated circuits mounted on a carrier includes the step of securing the carrier. The carrier is displaced into an operative position in which the integrated circuits are in physical and electrical communication with a diagnostic probe. Test signals are generated in test circuitry in electrical communication with the diagnostic probe and communicated to the integrated circuits with the diagnostic probe. The test signals are received at the test circuitry via the diagnostic probe. The test signals are made available to a controller via a communications link and an automated server and displayed with the controller. | 02-25-2010 |
20100045315 | DIAGNOSTIC PROBE ASSEMBLY FOR PRINTHEAD INTEGRATED CIRCUITRY - The invention provides for a diagnostic probe assembly for a tester which is used to diagnose printhead integrated circuits. The probe assembly includes a support assembly and a controller board mounted on the support assembly and having a processor configured to generate test signals for testing a printhead integrated circuit. A routing board is in operative signal communication with the controller board and is configured to multiplex the generated test signals for respective dies of the printhead integrated circuits. The probe assembly also includes a probe interface in signal communication with the routing board and configured for relaying the multiplexed test signals to and from the respective dies. | 02-25-2010 |
20100045330 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING INTEGRATED CIRCUITRY - A testing apparatus for testing integrated circuits mounted in a carrier includes a support assembly. A controller is mounted in the support assembly. The controller is programmed to process test signals from the integrated circuits. A retaining assembly is arranged on the support assembly and is configured to receive and retain the carrier during testing. A displacement mechanism is arranged on the support assembly for displacing the retaining assembly relative to the support assembly into and out of an operative condition. Testing circuitry is operatively connected to the controller and has at least test signal generation and measurement circuitry and adaptor circuitry for operative engagement with the integrated circuits being tested, the adaptor circuitry being configured to provide both a physical and an electrical interface with the integrated circuits. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049464 | SYSTEM FOR TESTING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - The invention provides for a system for testing integrated circuitry. The system includes a local computational device, a communications link connected to the computational device, and testing circuitry operatively connected to the computational device via the communications link and configured to generate integrated circuitry test signals. The system also includes adaptor circuitry connected to the testing circuitry and configured to provide an electrical and physical interface with the integrated circuits, as well as routing circuitry interposed between the testing and adaptor circuitry to rout the test signals to respective dies of the integrated circuits. Also included is a handling mechanism for retaining and manipulating a carrier on which the integrated circuits are positioned, and a controller operatively connected to the handling mechanism for controlling operation thereof and connected to the communications device for supervision by the computational device. | 02-25-2010 |
20120092403 | Multiple Monochromatic Print Cartridge Printing System And Print Alignment Method - A colour ink printing system includes a plurality of print head cartridges, each extending across a direction of print media propagation and spaced apart along the direction of print media propagation; a print head chassis for supporting the plurality of print head cartridges, the print head chassis actuable between a printing position, a transition position, and a maintenance position; and a maintenance chassis for supporting a plurality of maintenance cradles, the maintenance chassis actuable between a storage position and an operational position. Each of the plurality of print head cartridges is held stationary with respect to a platen on which print media is propagated to effect printing on the print media. Each of the plurality of print head cartridges is a monochrome print head cartridge ejecting a fluid different to the remaining plurality of print head cartridges. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092405 | Multiple Monochromatic Print Cartridge Printing Method - A printing method includes the steps of: receiving a colour image and separating the colour image into a plurality of distinct colour planes; dithering a first distinct colour plane to obtain dot data for the first distinct colour plane; dithering a second distinct colour plane to obtain dot data for the second distinct colour plane; providing the dot data for the first distinct colour plane to a first print head cartridge for printing by a plurality of nozzle rows of the first print head cartridge; and providing the dot data for the second distinct colour plane to a second print head cartridge positioned downstream from the first print head cartridge in a direction of print media propagation, the dot data for the second distinct colour plane for printing by a plurality of nozzle rows of the second print head cartridge. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092414 | Multiple Monochromatic Print Cartridge Printing System - A colour ink printing system includes a plurality of print head cartridges, each extending across a direction of print media propagation and spaced apart along the direction of print media propagation; a print head chassis for supporting the plurality of print head cartridges, the print head chassis actuable between a printing position, a transition position, and a maintenance position; and a maintenance chassis for supporting a plurality of maintenance cradles, the maintenance chassis actuable between a storage position and an operational position, each maintenance cradle including a capper and a cleaner. Each of the plurality of print head cartridges is held stationary with respect to a platen on which print media is propagated to effect printing on the print media. Each of the plurality of print head cartridges is a monochrome print head cartridge ejecting a fluid different to the remaining plurality of print head cartridges. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092419 | Multiple Monochromatic Print Cartridge Printing System - A colour ink printing system, includes a plurality of print head cartridges, each extending across a direction of print media propagation and spaced apart along the direction of print media propagation; a print head chassis for supporting the plurality of print head cartridges, the print head chassis actuable between a printing position, a transition position, and a maintenance position; a maintenance chassis for supporting a plurality of maintenance cradles, the maintenance chassis actuable between a storage position and an operational position; and a platen on which the print media is supported and propagated. Each of the plurality of print head cartridges is held stationary with respect to a platen on which print media is propagated to effect printing on the print media. Each of the plurality of print head cartridges is a monochrome print head cartridge ejecting a fluid different to the remaining plurality of print head cartridges. | 04-19-2012 |
20120133704 | Multiple Monochromatic Print Cartridge Printing System - A colour ink printing system includes a plurality of print head cartridges, each extending across and spaced apart along a direction of print media propagation; a print head chassis for supporting the plurality of print head cartridges, the print head chassis actuable between a printing position, a transition position, and a maintenance position; a maintenance chassis for supporting a plurality of maintenance cradles, the maintenance chassis actuable between a storage position and an operational position; and a plurality of supporting arms respectively extending upwards from each corner of the print head chassis. Each of the plurality of print head cartridges is held stationary with respect to a platen on which print media is propagated to effect printing on the print media. Each of the plurality of print head cartridges is a monochrome print head cartridge ejecting a fluid different to the remaining plurality of print head cartridges. | 05-31-2012 |
20120134730 | Multiple Monochromatic Print Cartridge Printing System - A colour ink printing system includes a plurality of print head cartridges each including a modular printhead made up of a plurality of print head tiles; a print head chassis for supporting the plurality of print head cartridges; and a maintenance chassis for supporting a plurality of maintenance cradles, the maintenance chassis is actuable between a storage position and an operational position. Each of the plurality of print head cartridges is held stationary with respect to a platen on which print media is propagated. Each print head cartridge is a monochrome print head cartridge ejecting a fluid different to the remaining print head cartridges. One or more of the plurality of print head cartridges includes a plurality of ventilation slits defined in the vicinity of the print head tiles, having applied thereto a suction force for sucking ink aerosol particles away from the print head tiles. | 05-31-2012 |