An audio system can include a speaker frame, a first loudspeaker mounted within the frame, a perforated mounting ring suspended from the frame, a second loudspeaker, a plurality of magnets, and a grill including a magnetic portion. The perforated mounting ring includes a central aperture in which the second loudspeaker is mounted. The magnets are disposed on the mounting ring to allow the grill to removably attach to the speaker frame through magnetic coupling with mounting ring.
H04R 1/24 - Structural combinations of separate transducers or of parts of the same transducer and responsive respectively to two or more frequency ranges
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WRIST-WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH OPTICAL CARDIAC MONITOR
A wrist-worn electronic device comprises a housing including a bottom wall configured to contact a user's wrist, three optical transmitters, an optical receiver and a processor. The first optical transmitter, the second optical transmitter and the third optical transmitter transmit a plurality of optical signals, each having a unique wavelength, that pass through a user's skin and are received by the optical receiver that generates corresponding electronic signals. The optical signals output by the first optical transmitter traveling along a first signal path, the optical signals output by the second optical transmitter traveling along a second signal path and the optical signals output by the third optical transmitter traveling along a third signal path, wherein the first signal path substantially overlaps with the second signal path and the third signal path. The processor is configured determine physiological information about the user based on the electronic signals.
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An aviation navigation display can include a screen, a processor, and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor. A selected portion to be flown of a charted aviation procedure can be displayed on the screen with information labels while excluding an unselected portion not to be flown. The information labels have priority ratings and include leg labels and point labels. Leg labels indicate leg procedural information about a corresponding leg on the chart. Point labels indicate point procedural information about a corresponding point on the chart. The information labels can be decluttered for a zoomed out view and resulting display conflicts can be resolved between the information labels in favor of those with a relatively higher priority rating.
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
G08G 5/21 - Arrangements for acquiring, generating, sharing or displaying traffic information located onboard the aircraft
A topside buoy system is disclosed for relaying a status of a diver between a monitoring station and a diver's wearable device and scuba tank pod. The communication may be carried by sonar signals underwater and may be transmitted by short-range communication methods through air. An application on the command station may display diver status information and may receive and transmit messages between the command station and the wearable device of the diver via the topside buoy. The diver location data may be determined relative to the topside buoy by determining a time delay of the sonar signal between the wearable device and the topside buoy, by a plurality of transducers configured to detect an angle from which the sonar signal originated, and a depth of the diver included in the sonar signal.
An optical system comprising a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver, a laser rangefinder, an orientation sensor, a display, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured to show a visual scene viewed through the optical system, mark a target location in the visual scene using the laser rangefinder in response to receiving a mark command from a user to mark the target location, create a waypoint of the target location based on data from the GNSS receiver, the laser rangefinder, and the orientation sensor, store the waypoint in the memory, load the waypoint in response to receiving a load command to load the waypoint from the user, and show an augmented reality overlayed on a different visual scene viewed through the optical system, wherein the augmented reality includes an indicator to guide the user to the waypoint.
G02B 23/12 - Telescopes, e.g. binocularsPeriscopesInstruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodiesViewfindersOptical aiming or sighting devices with means for image conversion or intensification
An racing coach device can comprise an infrared (IR) sensor, a processing element, and a display. The IR sensor can be configured to measure a tire temperature of a vehicle. The processing element wirelessly coupled to the IR sensor can be configured to generate racing metrics based on the tire temperature. The display coupled to the processing element can be configured to convey the racing metrics to a user of the vehicle.
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
H04N 23/23 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from infrared radiation only from thermal infrared radiation
An apparatus can comprise a memory and a processing element. The processing element can receive braking data of an vehicle and generate audible braking information based on the braking data. The apparatus can further include a speaker coupled to the processing element. The speaker coupled to the processing element can provide the audible braking information.
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
B60T 17/22 - Devices for monitoring or checking brake systemsSignal devices
G09B 5/02 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with visual presentation of the material to be studied, e.g. using film strip
An electronic device comprises a housing, a printed circuit board, a first slot antenna, and a second slot antenna. The housing includes a side wall, a bezel coupled to the side wall, and a bottom plate coupled to the side wall. The printed circuit board is positioned within the housing between the bezel and the bottom plate, and at least partially forms a ground plane. The first slot antenna transmits and/or receives a first wireless signal having a first frequency and is formed in part by a first portion of a circumference of the bezel, and the ground plane of the printed circuit board. The second slot antenna transmits and/or receives a second wireless signal having a second frequency and is formed in part by a first portion of a circumference of the bottom plate, and the ground plane of the printed circuit board.
H01Q 5/20 - Arrangements for simultaneous operation of antennas on two or more different wavebands, e.g. dual-band or multi-band arrangements characterised by the operating wavebands
H01Q 5/30 - Arrangements for providing operation on different wavebands
H01Q 13/18 - Resonant slot antennas the slot being backed by, or formed in boundary wall of, a resonant cavity
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WATCH HOUSING WITH SLOT ANTENNA CONFIGURATION IN LOWER PLANE
An electronic device comprises a housing, a printed circuit board and a first slot antenna. The housing includes a side wall and a bottom plate coupled to the side wall. The printed circuit board is positioned above the bottom plate and at least partially forms a ground plane. The first slot antenna transmits and/or receives a first wireless signal having a first frequency and is formed in part by a first portion of a circumference of the bottom plate and the ground plane of the printed circuit board. The first slot antenna is formed within a lower plane of the housing.
An electronic fitness device comprises a housing, a first optical transmitter, a second optical transmitter, an optical receiver, and a processor. The housing is positioned partly in contact with a user's skin. The first optical transmitter emits a first optical signal. The second optical transmitter emits a second optical signal. The optical receiver receives the optical signals and generates a first photoplethysmogram (PPG) signal resulting from the received first optical signal and a second PPG signal resulting from the received second optical signal. The processor receives the PPG signals, determines a pressure metric value based on a characteristic of a waveform of the first PPG signal and a characteristic of a waveform of the second PPG signal, and determines a pressure compensation factor based on the determined pressure metric value, the first wavelength corresponding to the first optical signal and the second wavelength corresponding to the second optical signal.
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A steerable sonar mounting system comprises a sonar transducer, a gesture remote, and a motorized steering unit. The gesture remote includes a sensor, a memory, and a processor coupled to both the memory and the sensor. The processor is configured to receive a user command for repositioning the sonar transducer based on the movement of the gesture remote, determine a corresponding gesture movement using data from the sensor, and transmit an indication of the gesture movement. The motorized steering unit is coupled to the sonar transducer and communicatively linked to the gesture remote, where the motorized steering unit is configured to move the sonar transducer in response to receiving the transmitted indication of the gesture movement.
A ranging beacon system to measure the performance of a running athlete can include a ranging base and a wearable device. The ranging base can be placed along an exercise path with line of sight to an athlete and can include a ranging base ultra-wideband (UWB) transceiver. The ranging base UWB transceiver can receive a first UWB signal and transmit a second UWB signal. The wearable device can be worn by the athlete and the wearable device can include a wearable device UWB transceiver, and a processor. The wearable device UWB transceiver can transmit the first UWB signal and receive the second UWB signal. The processor can generate ranging data of the athlete based on the first and the second UWB signals.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
A63B 71/06 - Indicating or scoring devices for games or players
G01S 1/04 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmittersReceivers co-operating therewith using radio waves Details
G01S 1/68 - Marker, boundary, call-sign, or like beacons transmitting signals not carrying directional information
A dive computer comprises a display, a stylus, an electromagnetic touch panel, and a processor. The electromagnetic touch panel is configured to detect a position of the stylus and differentiate between a first and a second end of the stylus based on the first and second resonant frequencies of coils positioned within the stylus. The processor is configured to provide a writing function based on the position of the first end of the stylus, provide an erasing function based on the position of the second end of the stylus; and control the display to present an indication of the writing function and the erasing function.
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
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ISOLATION OF WATCH HOUSING AND ANTENNA USING A MOLDED COVER
A wrist-worn electronic device comprises a lower housing, an upper housing, an electrically non-conductive element, a first antenna and a location determining element. The lower housing includes a molded cover and an outer portion. The molded cover includes a first portion composed of an electrically conductive material, a second portion composed of an electrically non-conductive material and a surface having two electrical ground locations. The upper housing opposes the molded cover, includes a bezel formed of an electrically conductive material and has two electrical ground locations electrically coupled to the two electrical ground locations on the surface of the molded cover. The second portion of the molded cover substantially electrically shields the first antenna from the outer portion of the lower housing. The outer portion of the lower housing may be composed of a non-homogenous material, such as carbon fiber, or a homogenous material, such as titanium.
A wrist-wearable electronic device comprising a house, a display, and a lens module. The lens module is coupled to a sidewall of the housing and can include a first light emitting element, a lens, and a first Frensel structure. The lens includes a body, a lower surface, and an upper surface. The first Frensel structure is disposed on the lower surface of the lens and is configured to disperse light generated by the first light emitting element into the body of the lens.
An electronic wearable device comprises a housing configured to contact a user's skin, first and second modulators, first and second optical transmitters coupled with the first and second modulators, an optical receiver, and receive processing circuits. The first and second modulators output a first electronic signal having a first carrier frequency and a second electronic signal having a second carrier frequency. The first optical transmitter outputs a first optical signal having the first carrier frequency into the user's skin. The second optical transmitter outputs a second optical signal having the second carrier frequency into the user's skin. The optical receiver receives the optical signals from the skin as a broadband signal. The receive processor circuits output a first photoplethysmogram signal corresponding to the first optical signal based on the first carrier frequency and a second photoplethysmogram signal corresponding to the second optical signal based on the second carrier frequency.
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
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USE OF FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLEXING FOR OPTICAL CARDIAC SIGNALS
An electronic wearable device comprises a housing configured to contact a user's skin, first and second modulators, first and second optical transmitters coupled with the first and second modulators, an optical receiver, and receive processing circuits. The first and second modulators output a first electronic signal having a first carrier frequency and a second electronic signal having a second carrier frequency. The first optical transmitter outputs a first optical signal having the first carrier frequency into the user's skin. The second optical transmitter outputs a second optical signal having the second carrier frequency into the user's skin. The optical receiver receives the optical signals from the skin as a broadband signal. The receive processor circuits output a first photoplethysmogram signal corresponding to the first optical signal based on the first carrier frequency and a second photoplethysmogram signal corresponding to the second optical signal based on the second carrier frequency.
A motorcycle radar system can include a radar sensor, a wireless interface, and an electronic device such as a smartphone or navigation device. The electronic device can receive radar data from the wireless interface of the radar sensor and present information on its display including a top view of the motorcycle and one or more vehicles proximate the motorcycle.
A portable electronic device configured to be used by a user riding a bicycle. The portable electronic device stores cartography data and climb data, and includes a location-determining element. The portable electronic device further includes a graphic display. Furthermore, the portable electronic device is configured to (i) determine, via the location-determining element, a location of the portable electronic device, (ii) determine, based on the location of the portable electronic device and the cartography data and/or the climb data, a predicted route along which the user is predicted to ride the bicycle, (iii) present, via the graphic display, information indicative of the predicted route, (iv) determine, based on the cartography data and/or the climb data, one or more optional routes located adjacent to the predicted route along which the user can optionally ride the bicycle, and (v) present, via the graphic display, climb data associated with the optional routes.
A laser scanner comprising two single-axis MEMS scanning mirrors utilizing an optical relay configuration between the mirrors to eliminate beam displacement on the second mirror is disclosed. The lack of physical beam displacement on the second scanning mirror, independent of the first mirrors' scan angle, eliminates the need to elongate the second mirror to accommodate beam spot movement. This configuration enables the combination and injection of two angularly offset laser beam sources into the horizontal axis mirror to effectively double angular scan coverage. With two or more beams spatially combined and time interleaved, an increased effective scanning rate or an increased number of accumulated pulses per measurement dwell point can be achieved.
An ultra-compact optical receiver supporting the laser scanning of objects in three-dimensions is disclosed. The receiver's narrow field-of-view may track the movement of a transmit beam, allowing isolation of a reflected receive signal from sensitivity reducing solar background and interfering signals. Small portions of a full receive field may be selected using a Digital Light Projector (DLP) micromirror array by placing a small portion of the mirror array elements into a “pass-state” allowing light to be directed towards the optical detector. The remaining mirror elements can be placed into a “dump state” where light is directed away from the detector. Furthermore, a unique total internal reflection (TIR) prism configuration may be used to allow the incoming receive signal to pass directly to the DLP mirror array while directing the light from pass and dump state DLP mirror orientations to the detector or optical absorbing regions of the receiver respectively.
G02B 6/35 - Optical coupling means having switching means
G01S 7/481 - Constructional features, e.g. arrangements of optical elements
G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
35.
Electronic device with antenna integrated within a photovoltaic layer
An electronic device comprises a housing, a display stack, a solar cell, a first antenna and a second antenna. The housing includes a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the bottom wall, the side wall and the bottom wall define a portion of an internal cavity. The display stack includes a solar cell configured to output electric power having a power level corresponding to an intensity of light received by the solar cell. The solar cell includes a substrate layer and a photovoltaic layer, the photovoltaic layer including a first region having an annular shape and a first opening in the first region and a second region in an area enclosed by the first region and having a second opening. The first antenna is formed by the first opening and the second antenna is formed by the second opening.
H01L 31/0445 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells including thin film solar cells, e.g. single thin film a-Si, CIS or CdTe solar cells
H01Q 1/44 - Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas using equipment having another main function to serve additionally as an antenna
H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
A fly-by-wire (FBW) system comprising a plurality of servo actuators for controlling the flight control surfaces of an aircraft in which each of the servo actuators may comprise a flight control computer (FCC) that controls the output of the servo actuator. Input from a pilot or autopilot system may be communicated directly to the servo actuator FCCs, which may perform the requisite computations to determine the servo actuator output. For each axis, a primary and a secondary servo actuator may be provided, and the secondary servo actuator may operate in the event of a failure in the primary servo actuator. Each servo actuator may have two motors, each configured to drive an end of a differential such that each motor can act as a brake, a clutch or motor on the servo actuator.
A system comprises an antenna array and a system controller and signal processor. The antenna array is formed from a plurality of antenna modules, each configured to operate in a horizontal polarization mode or a vertical polarization mode. The antenna array is configured to transmit a system beam and receive reflections of the system beam using the horizontal polarization mode, the vertical polarization mode, a right-hand circular polarization mode, or a left-hand circular polarization mode according to the polarization modes of the antenna modules. The system controller and signal processor is configured to set the polarization mode of each antenna module individually, control the antenna array or a first portion thereof to transmit the system beam using a first one of the polarization modes and control the antenna array or a second portion thereof to receive reflections of the system beam using a second one of the polarization modes.
A method for phase alignment of audio signals using a first impulse response signal associated with a first frequency range and a second impulse response signal associated with a second frequency range is provided. The method includes determining a first start time for the first impulse response and a second start time for the second impulse response. The method further includes determining a delay based at least in part on a difference between the second start time and the first start time. The method further includes adjusting at least one audio signal phase for a first audio driver operating in the first frequency range with respect to a second audio driver operating in the second frequency range, where the adjusting of the at least one audio signal phase is based at least in part on the determined delay.
A method for delay estimation of audio signals using an impulse response signal is provided. The method includes determining an energy envelope for the impulse response signal based on a moving average function of the impulse response signal. The method further includes determining an estimated delay of the impulse response signal based on at least one characteristic of the determined energy envelope. At least one audio signal phase is adjusted for at least one audio driver based on the estimated delay.
A wrist-worn electronic device comprises a housing including a bottom wall configured to contact a user's wrist, an optical transmitter and receiver assembly and a processor. The optical transmitter and receiver assembly comprises a first optical transmitter array, a first optical receiver, a second optical transmitter array, and a second optical receiver. The first and second optical transmitter arrays transmit a plurality of first and second optical signals, respectively, that pass through a user's skin. The first and second optical receivers receive the first and second optical signals that travel along a first signal path and a second signal path, respectively, that are both substantially parallel to an arm axis of the user. The processor is configured determine physiological information about the user based on one or both of first and second electronic signals corresponding to the first and second optical signals.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
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WRIST-WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH OPTICAL CARDIAC MONITOR
A wrist-worn electronic device comprises a housing including a bottom wall configured to contact a user's wrist, an optical transmitter and receiver assembly and a processor. The optical transmitter and receiver assembly comprises a first optical transmitter array, a first optical receiver, a second optical transmitter array, and a second optical receiver. The first and second optical transmitter arrays transmit a plurality of first and second optical signals, respectively, that pass through a user's skin. The first and second optical receivers receive the first and second optical signals that travel along a first signal path and a second signal path, respectively, that are both substantially parallel to an arm axis of the user. The processor is configured determine physiological information about the user based on one or both of first and second electronic signals corresponding to the first and second optical signals.
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
43.
Conductive watch housing with slot antenna configuration
A wrist-worn electronic device includes a lower housing, an upper housing, a plurality of bezel connectors, a first global navigation satellite system (GNSS) antenna, a second GNSS antenna, and a communication antenna. The lower housing includes a side wall. The upper housing includes a bezel. The bezel connectors each provide an electrical connection to the bezel. The first GNSS antenna is configured to receive a first GNSS wireless signal. The second GNSS antenna is configured to receive a second GNSS wireless signal. The communication antenna is configured to transmit and receive a communication wireless signal. Each antenna is formed from a portion of the circumference of the bezel, a portion of the circumference of the side wall, and two of the bezel connectors.
A wrist-worn electronic device comprises a lower housing, an upper housing, a plurality of bezel connectors, a first global navigation satellite system (GNSS) antenna, a second GNSS antenna, and a communication antenna. The lower housing includes a side wall. The upper housing includes a bezel. The bezel connectors each provide an electrical connection to the bezel. The first GNSS antenna is configured to receive a first GNSS wireless signal. The second GNSS antenna is configured to receive a second GNSS wireless signal. The communication antenna is configured to transmit and receive a communication wireless signal. Each antenna is formed from a portion of the circumference of the bezel, a portion of the circumference of the side wall, and two of the bezel connectors.
An icon validation system for a vehicle display is disclosed herein. The icon validation system may validate correctness and observability of icons displayed over backgrounds on a vehicle infotainment system. The icon validation system may edge detection, matching, and statistical algorithms to check various criteria of the displayed icons to determine if the icons displayed meet specified standards. When faults are discovered between the displayed icons and the check criteria, corrective action may be taken to ensure that no incorrect information is displayed. This allows the infotainment system to display graphics in the background while display static or animated safety icons over the background while maintaining continuity in the vehicle safety icon display.
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
An icon validation system for a vehicle display is disclosed herein. The icon validation system may validate correctness and observability of icons displayed over backgrounds on a vehicle infotainment system. The icon validation system may edge detection, matching, and statistical algorithms to check various criteria of the displayed icons to determine if the icons displayed meet specified standards. When faults are discovered between the displayed icons and the check criteria, corrective action may be taken to ensure that no incorrect information is displayed. This allows the infotainment system to display graphics in the background while display static or animated safety icons over the background while maintaining continuity in the vehicle safety icon display.
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
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WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING DEPTH CHANGE FEEDBACK
A wearable electronic device comprises a housing, a feedback device, a depth sensor, and a processing element. The feedback device is located in the housing and configured to generate a vibration. The depth sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a current depth of the housing. The processing element is in electronic communication with the feedback device and the depth sensor. The processing element is configured to determine the current depth based on the signal indicative of a current depth and control the feedback device to generate the vibration in a pattern indicative of a rate of change in depth based at least in part on the current depth.
G04B 47/06 - Time-pieces combined with other articles which do not interfere with the running or the time-keeping of the time-piece with attached measuring instruments, e.g. pedometer, barometer, thermometer, compass
G04G 21/02 - Detectors of external physical values, e.g. temperature
A handheld underwater sonar system comprising a housing and a sonar transducer housed within the housing. The sonar transducer is configured to generate a sonar signal emittable in a forward direction with respect to the housing. The sonar system additionally comprises a light source housed within the housing. The light source is configured to generate light emittable in the forward direction. The sonar system further comprises a trigger assembly associated with the housing. The trigger assembly is configured to selectively activate the sonar transducer or the light source.
A fly-by-wire (FBW) servo actuator may be used for primary flight control for an aircraft. The FBW servo actuator may have an inner output shaft coupled to an output arm that actuates a control surface of the aircraft. A first differential and a second differential may be coupled to the output shaft via a first outer shaft and a second outer shaft, respectively. Two inputs may be provided to each of the two differentials, and each input may be driven by a distinct motor. Thus, if one of the motors fails, the other motors may allow for uninterrupted operation of the servo actuator. The differentials may comprise harmonic gears driven by the two inputs. The inputs may be applied to a wave generator and a circular spline of the harmonic gear, and a flex spline of the harmonic gear may drive the outer shaft.
A portable electronic device configured to be used by a user riding an electric bicycle (eBike). The portable electronic device is configured to connect in data communication with the eBike; receive an indication of a selected route over which the user intends to ride the eBike; determine, from map data and user data, an anticipated amount of motor assistance to be provided by the electric motor during the user's ride over the selected route; obtain an indication of a charge level of the battery of the eBike; determine, based on the anticipated amount of motor assistance and the charge level of the battery, whether the charge level of the battery of the eBike is sufficient to complete the user's ride over the selected route; and present an indication of whether the charge level of the battery of the eBike is sufficient to complete the user's ride over the selected route.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A heart rate monitor can comprise a heart rate sensor and a strap. The heart rate sensor can contact a tail of an equine and comprise an optical heart rate module (OHR) and a transmitter. The OHR module can output light into skin of the equine, receive reflected light, and convert the reflected light into electrical signals. The transmitter can wirelessly transmit heart rate data based on the electrical signals. The strap can removably receive the heart rate sensor and removably couple to the tail of the equine.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
A wrist-wearable electronic device comprising first and second light emitting elements, a sensor, and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit a first command to the first light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a forward position relative to a user based on data received from the sensor and transmit a second command to the second light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a rearward position relative to the user based on the data from the sensor.
Autoland systems and processes for landing an aircraft without pilot intervention are described. In implementations, the autoland system includes a memory operable to store one or more modules and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The processor is operable to execute the one or more modules to identify a plurality of potential destinations for an aircraft. The processor can also calculate a merit for each potential destination identified, select a destination based upon the merit; receive terrain data and/or obstacle data, the including terrain characteristic(s) and/or obstacle characteristic(s); and create a route from a current position of the aircraft to an approach fix associated with the destination, the route accounting for the terrain characteristic(s) and/or obstacle characteristic(s). The processor can also cause the aircraft to traverse the route, and cause the aircraft to land at the destination without requiring pilot intervention.
A heart rate monitor system can include a number of electrodes, a heart rate module, and a strap. The number of electrodes are configured to contact a chest of a user and detect electrical signals from a heart of the user. The heart rate module is configured to receive the electrical signals from the number of electrodes and wirelessly transmit heart rate data based on the electrical signals. The strap comprises a non-looping strip of material configured to removably couple to a garment of the user.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Audio and stereo components and accessories for use in vehicles and for use in residential and commercial buildings, namely, audio speakers, loud speaker systems, speaker enclosures, digital signal processors, signal processors for audio speakers, sound equalizers and crossovers, audio receivers, stereo tuners, pre-amplifiers, amplifiers, audio equalizer apparatus, electric wires, electric cables, signal splitters for electronic apparatus, electrical connectors, electrical interconnect cables, electrical wire apparatus in the nature of grounding lugs, electrical power distribution blocks, electrical wire apparatus in the nature of ring terminals, electrical fuses, electronic interconnecters for audio and video signals, battery terminals
An enhanced vision system comprising a camera, a memory, and a processor. The camera configured to capture video of a field of view and output a plurality of frames, each frame including a respective sensor pixel value for each of a plurality of sensor pixels. The memory configured to store the plurality of frames and a threshold sensor pixel value. The processor configured to receive the plurality of frames, identify, in each of the plurality of frames output over a first period of time, one or more sensor pixel values above a threshold sensor pixel value, enhance a current frame by changing corresponding sensor pixel values of the current frame based on each of the identified one or more sensor pixel values above the threshold sensor pixel value, and generate an enhanced video of the field of view including the enhanced current frame to be presented on a display.
A marine autopilot system configured to control a marine vessel through a marine environment is disclosed herein. The marine autopilot system may obtain data of the marine environment from charts and community shared data and generate a path from a first location to a destination location in the marine environment. The marine autopilot system may control the marine vessel along the path based on the marine vessel dynamics and weather and water current conditions. Sensors may detect hazards on and in the water and object detections systems may classify the hazards. The marine autopilot system may control the marine vessel to avoid the hazards based on the location and classification of the hazards. Furthermore, sensors may be utilized to generate detailed 3D maps that change with time to dock the marine vessel at known and unknown locations.
A topside buoy system is disclosed for relaying a status of a diver between a monitoring station and a diver's wearable device and scuba tank pod. The communication may be carried by sonar signals underwater and may be transmitted by short-range communication methods through air. An application on the command station may display diver status information and may receive and transmit messages between the command station and the wearable device of the diver via the topside buoy. The diver location data may be determined relative to the topside buoy by determining a time delay of the sonar signal between the wearable device and the topside buoy, by a plurality of transducers configured to detect an angle from which the sonar signal originated, and a depth of the diver included in the sonar signal.
G01S 5/18 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves
An electronic device comprises a housing, a display stack, a bezel, a solar cell, and a first antenna. The housing includes a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the bottom wall, the side wall and the bottom wall define a portion of an internal cavity. The display stack includes a display cover and a solar cell configured to output an electric power having a power level corresponding to an intensity of light received by the solar cell. The bezel is coupled to an upper edge of the side wall of the housing, the bezel enclosing the display cover. The solar cell includes a substrate and a photovoltaic layer, the photovoltaic layer including a mesh of electrically conductive material positioned on the substrate and a first opening. The first antenna is formed by the first opening of the photovoltaic layer.
H01Q 1/44 - Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas using equipment having another main function to serve additionally as an antenna
H01L 31/0445 - PV modules or arrays of single PV cells including thin film solar cells, e.g. single thin film a-Si, CIS or CdTe solar cells
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A camera mounting system for a vehicle. The camera mounting system comprises a base mount configured to be coupled with an exterior surface of the vehicle. The base mount includes an interior space. The camera mounting system additionally comprises a sub-housing received within the interior space of the base mount. The sub-housing is configured to rotate within the base mount. The camera mounting system additionally comprises a camera configured to be removably mounted to the sub-housing. As such, when the camera is mounted to the sub-housing, the camera is configured to rotate in conjunction with the sub-housing. The camera mounting system additionally comprises at least one damper configured to permit a position of the camera to translate toward the sub-housing in response to an external object impacting the camera. The camera mounting system further comprises at least one attitude sensor configured to sense an orientation of the camera.
A sonar display comprises a processing element and a display. The processing element is configured to receive a first sonar electronic signal from a first sonar transducer, receive a second sonar electronic signal from a second sonar transducer, generate data for a first underwater image stream from the first sonar electronic signal and a second underwater image stream from the second sonar electronic signal. The display is configured to show at least one of the first underwater image stream having a first view derived from reflections of a first sonar beam, the second underwater image stream having a second view derived from reflections of a second sonar beam, and an indication of a position of the first sonar beam relative to the second sonar beam.
A wrist-wearable electronic device comprising first and second light emitting elements, a sensor, and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit a first command to the first light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a forward position relative to a user based on data received from the sensor and transmit a second command to the second light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a rearward position relative to the user based on the data from the sensor.
A wrist-wearable electronic device comprising first and second light emitting elements, a sensor, and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit a first command to the first light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a forward position relative to a user based on data received from the sensor and transmit a second command to the second light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a rearward position relative to the user based on the data from the sensor.
A flight deck system for an aircraft includes a processor, a graphical interface for displaying flight-related information in the form of selectable items, a control interface for receiving a selection of the selectable items, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for storing electronic representations of charts. The selectable items correspond to the electronic representations of charts, and the electronic representations of charts describe minima and associated conditional criteria for operating the aircraft (e.g., proximate to an airport). The processor is configured to arrange the selectable items, receive a selection of the selectable items, identify a corresponding one of the electronic representations of charts, receive a condition associated with the aircraft, compare the condition to the conditional criteria for operating the aircraft to identify an applicable one of the plurality of minima, and display the applicable one of the plurality of minima on the graphical interface.
G08G 5/02 - Automatic landing aids, i.e. systems in which flight data of incoming planes are processed to provide landing data
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
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Automated avionics systems and methods for determining a modified path of descent of an aircraft
An automated avionics system for determining a modified descent path of an aircraft includes a memory operable to store a database of flight information related to a flight plan and a processor operably coupled with the memory. The processor is operable to receive an indication to initiate descent of the aircraft associated with a position of the aircraft, receive information related to the flight plan from the database, and based on the information received, perform modifications to the path of descent. The processor is further operable to, based on a comparison of an original position of descent and the indicated position, determine a modified position of descent for the aircraft and calculate a modified path of descent, the modified path of descent complying with the of altitude constraint(s) of the flight plan.
G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraftCombined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
B64D 43/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments
G05D 1/10 - Simultaneous control of position or course in three dimensions
Autoland systems and processes for landing an aircraft without pilot intervention are described. In implementations, the autoland system includes a memory operable to store one or more modules and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The processor is operable to execute the one or more modules to identify a plurality of potential destinations for an aircraft; calculate a merit for each potential destination identified; select a destination based upon the merit; and create a route from a current position of the aircraft to an approach fix associated with the destination that accounts for the terrain characteristic(s) and/or obstacle characteristic(s). The processor can also cause the aircraft to traverse the route, determine a final approach segment associated with the route; identify terrain characteristic(s) and/or obstacle characteristic(s) associated with the final approach segment; and determine an adjusted final approach segment accounting for the terrain characteristic(s) and/or obstacle characteristic(s).
An apparatus is disclosed for determining validity of a measured in-blood percentage of oxygenated hemoglobin. The apparatus has multiple pulse oximetry channels having at least three light sources of at least three distinct wavelengths, which are detected and converted to digital signals. The light sources are selectively activated, and two or more estimated in-blood percentages of oxygenated hemoglobin are calculated. It is determined whether a signal quality associated with the calculated in-blood percentages exceeds a predetermined accuracy threshold, and an associated validity indication is provided.
A sonar array system comprises a plurality of sonar arrays and a sonar signal processor. Each sonar array is configured to receive transmit electronic signals and transmit corresponding sonar beams in a forward direction and a downward direction. Each sonar array includes a plurality of groups of sonar transducer elements, with each group including at least a first sonar transducer element and a second sonar transducer element. The sonar signal processor is configured to communicate a plurality of transmit electronic signals to the sonar arrays. The transmit electronic signals include a first transmit electronic signal including a periodic waveform having a first phase and a second transmit electronic signal including a periodic waveform having a second phase. A distribution of power between the sonar beams transmitted in the forward direction and in the downward direction varies according to a difference in the first phase and the second phase.
An audio device includes a frame having a first frame portion having a first circumference and a second frame portion coupled to the first frame portion. A grill tray has a second circumference smaller than the first circumference and is coupled to the first frame portion. The first circumference of the frame and the second circumference of the grill tray define a grill slot therebetween. The audio device further includes a magnet partially protruding within the grill slot.
Autoland systems and processes for landing an aircraft without pilot intervention are described. In implementations, the autoland system includes a memory operable to store one or more modules and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The processor is operable to execute the one or more modules to identify a plurality of potential destinations for an aircraft. The processor can also calculate a merit for each potential destination identified, select a destination based upon the merit; receive terrain data and/or obstacle data, the including terrain characteristic(s) and/or obstacle characteristic(s); and create a route from a current position of the aircraft to an approach fix associated with the destination, the route accounting for the terrain characteristic(s) and/or obstacle characteristic(s). The processor can also cause the aircraft to traverse the route, and cause the aircraft to land at the destination without requiring pilot intervention.
A filter mount for removably coupling an optical element to an encasement for a personal electronics device that provides openings for light paths to at least first and second cameras within the encasement. The filter mount has a frame that defines a first orifice having a bayonet coupling, wherein the first orifice provides a first light path for imaging to at least the first camera, and a second orifice, adjacent to and coplanar with the first orifice and configured to provide a second light path for imaging to at least the second camera. Rotation of the filter mount frame within the bayonet coupling couples the filter mount against the encasement and opens at least the first and second light paths to the corresponding cameras.
Disclosed are dual-light-source, high dimming-ratio avionics displays with digital light processing projector technology for rendering a visual display from generated light. The dual light sources are directed towards a beam splitter adapted to pass a substantial portion of the light from the first light source and to reflect a minority portion of the light from the second light source. An image is rendered at a substantially transparent, selectively reflective substrate adapted to reflect light of a range of visible wavelengths toward a viewer of the displays.
A method of producing a rifle scope and a rifle scope including a conical objective bell, a main tube, and a connector. The objective bell is made of composite materials and increasing in diameter as the bell extends distally from its proximal to its distal end, with the proximal end being adjacent to the distal end of the main tube. The main tube, also constructed of composite materials, is a hollow cylinder. The connector is positioned about the distal end of the main tube with an exterior surface that conforms and is adhered to the interior surface of the proximal end of the objective bell and the interior surface of the distal end of the main tube, thereby joining together the objective bell and the main tube.
A flight deck system for an aircraft includes a display device for providing a graphical interface for displaying flight-related information including a plurality of windows to an operator. The display device is configured for displaying the plurality of windows within a plurality of regions. The plurality of regions can each have a predefined shape and orientation on the display screen according to a regular grid layout. A touch interface is coordinated with the display device for receiving touch information from the operator and allowing the operator to interact with the graphical interface. A processor is communicatively coupled with the touch interface device and operatively coupled with the display device. The processor can be configured to dynamically recreate a selected window of flight-related information within one or more of the plurality of regions corresponding to an operator-selected icon. In such embodiments, the operator can operate the graphical interface through direct touch.
G06F 11/22 - Detection or location of defective computer hardware by testing during standby operation or during idle time, e.g. start-up testing
G01C 23/00 - Combined instruments indicating more than one navigational value, e.g. for aircraftCombined measuring devices for measuring two or more variables of movement, e.g. distance, speed or acceleration
B64D 43/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of instruments for indicating aircraft speed or stalling conditions
A removable camera lens attachment has at least two optical elements, wherein the at least two optical elements are aligned to share an optical axis with a prime lens of the camera. The lens attachment has at least two curved surfaces. The at least two optical elements have a first surface that is conditioned to reflect a first portion of the incident light away from the image plane as reflected stray light and a second surface that is conditioned to reflect a second portion of the reflected stray light back toward the image plane to form a ghost image on an image plane of the prime lens. The lens attachment alters the effective focal length of the prime lens by no more than 15%.
G02B 9/04 - Optical objectives characterised both by the number of the components and their arrangements according to their sign, i.e. + or – having two components only
G02B 15/10 - Optical objectives with means for varying the magnification by changing, adding, or subtracting a part of the objective, e.g. convertible objective by adding a part, e.g. close-up attachment
Autoland systems and processes for landing an aircraft without pilot intervention are described. In implementations, the autoland system includes a memory operable to store one or more modules and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The processor is operable to execute the one or more modules to identify a plurality of potential destinations for an aircraft. The processor can also calculate a merit for each potential destination identified, select a destination based upon the merit; receive terrain data and/or obstacle data, the including terrain characteristic(s) and/or obstacle characteristic(s); and create a route from a current position of the aircraft to an approach fix associated with the destination, the route accounting for the terrain characteristic(s) and/or obstacle characteristic(s). The processor can also cause the aircraft to traverse the route, and cause the aircraft to land at the destination without requiring pilot intervention.
To isolate an active portion of a gyroscope resonator from mounting stresses propagating through a resonator attachment center, the resonator includes a stress isolation feature that includes alternating concentric symmetric regions of high and low stiffness. The resonator may be separated into a large number of thin, compliant spring elements and larger stiff mass elements, the aggregate areas of which optimized for an aggregate resonator spring constant (by selecting a width and a length of the spring elements), an aggregate mass (by selecting a size of the mass elements), a thermoelastic loss maximum (by selecting a width of the spring elements) and an operating frequency (by selecting a ratio of the aggregate spring to the aggregate mass).
G01C 19/5684 - Turn-sensitive devices using vibrating masses, e.g. vibratory angular rate sensors based on Coriolis forces using the phase shift of a vibration node or antinode of essentially two-dimensional vibrators, e.g. ring-shaped vibrators the devices involving a micromechanical structure
G01C 25/00 - Manufacturing, calibrating, cleaning, or repairing instruments or devices referred to in the other groups of this subclass
A loudspeaker comprises a one-piece frame integrally molded with a venting element which is located within a vent passage extending between the frame interior and a frame flange adapted to mount to a panel of an enclosure or to a baffle wherein pressurized air created by exposure of the enclosure and loudspeaker to elevated temperatures may escape from the enclosure through a leak path formed by the vent passage and the venting element.
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
A resonator paradigm, where the resonator structure is made up of a very large number of small, coupled Coriolis sensitive units arranged in a periodic 1D or 2D (and, possibly, in the future, 3D) structure to create a Coriolis-sensitive “fabric” that supports a large number of Coriolis-coupled “supermodes. Such a “fabric” can be shaped into arbitrary “waveguides” that propagate either pulses of excitation that are Coriolis-coupled, thus enabling an acoustic version of a FOG-type gyroscope (where a pulse of excitation travels along a passive waveguide and it's phase/time delay is measured), or support multiple “stationary” Coriolis-coupled vibration modes analogous to optical laser modes in an RLG where counter-propagating modes of oscillation are maintained at constant amplitude via a continuous addition of energy.
G01C 19/5684 - Turn-sensitive devices using vibrating masses, e.g. vibratory angular rate sensors based on Coriolis forces using the phase shift of a vibration node or antinode of essentially two-dimensional vibrators, e.g. ring-shaped vibrators the devices involving a micromechanical structure
A resonator paradigm, where the resonator structure is made up of a very large number of small, coupled Coriolis sensitive units arranged in a periodic 1D or 2D (and, possibly, in the future, 3D) structure to create a Coriolis-sensitive fabric that supports a large number of Coriolis-coupled supermodes. Such a fabric can be shaped into arbitrary waveguides that propagate either pulses of excitation that are Coriolis-coupled, thus enabling an acoustic version of a FOG-type gyroscope (where a pulse of excitation travels along a passive waveguide and it's phase/time delay is measured), or support multiple stationary Coriolis-coupled vibration modes analogous to optical laser modes in an RLG where counter-propagating modes of oscillation are maintained at constant amplitude via a continuous addition of energy.
G01C 19/5684 - Turn-sensitive devices using vibrating masses, e.g. vibratory angular rate sensors based on Coriolis forces using the phase shift of a vibration node or antinode of essentially two-dimensional vibrators, e.g. ring-shaped vibrators the devices involving a micromechanical structure
A loudspeaker system comprises a driver mounted within the interior of a single-reflex band-pass box or a ported box which employ one or more drain tubes to remove standing water that may pool therein without affecting the acoustic performance of the system.
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
A loudspeaker system comprises a speaker frame and a grill assembly formed of a number of components that can be molded in different colors, removed from the frame for painting or other customization and/or replaced with other grill components in order to vary, as desired, the aesthetic appearance of the loudspeaker system.
An improvement to an optical assembly that is adapted to accept light from a field of view in front of the optical assembly and create a first inverted image on a first image plane. Further the assembly includes an objective lens, a first prism adapted to receive light from the objective lens and a second prism, adapted to receive light from the first prism and emit light. The improvement is the addition of a negative lens interposed between the first prism and the second prism, thereby reducing the total optical pathway of the optical assembly, relative to a device performing the same optical function and lacking the negative lens.
A loudspeaker comprises a circuit board which mounts a number of light units each including multiple LEDs in a position so that when illuminated they are visible though a transparent or translucent diaphragm and protected from exposure to the environment external to the loudspeaker.
An aviation actuator assembly for various aviation servo and/or autopilot applications can include an actuator having an output shaft and a mechanical fuse for joining to the output shaft and another rotating body. The mechanical fuse can include a fuse body having a first connection point for joining to the output shaft, a second connection point for joining to the rotating body, and at least one channel defined in the fuse body. The first connection point and the second connection point are configured to be disposed in a line generally parallel to a common axis of rotation of the output shaft and the rotating body. The fuse body has a generally flat cross-sectional profile along its length between the first connection point and the second connection point, and the channel extends generally perpendicular to the length of the fuse body and narrows the cross-sectional profile.
A lock-detecting system is configured to be installed in an aircraft to determine if a gust lock is emplaced on a flight control surface. The lock-detecting system includes at least one servo actuator and a computing device. The at least one servo actuator is associated with the flight control surface of the aircraft such that the servo actuator is configured to supply a force to a flight control surface when engaged. The computing device is configured to instruct the at least one servo actuator to actuate the flight control surface, acquire an indication that the flight control surface did not move in response to said actuation by the servo actuator, and alert a pilot to remove the gust lock from the flight control surface.
A MEMS accelerometer incorporating a metrology element to directly measure minute changes in measurement baseline. In particular, the MEMS accelerometer incorporates a metrology bar (MB). Embodiments also relate to stress isolation into the sensor design to isolate the sensitive areas of the chip (i.e., the metrology baseline and the proof mass mounting points) from outside stress.
G01P 15/13 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values by measuring the force required to restore a proofmass subjected to inertial forces to a null position
G01P 15/125 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values by capacitive pick-up
G01P 15/08 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values
A navigation system for emulating navigation signals for an aircraft. The navigation system comprises a global-positioning system receiver configured to determine a geographic position of the aircraft. The navigation system additionally comprises a memory configured to store position data for at least one waypoint. The navigation system further comprise an emulation system configured to compare the geographic position of the aircraft with the position data of the waypoint and to generate a composite navigation signal indicative of a relative position between the aircraft and the waypoint. The navigation system is configured to provide the composite navigation signal to a course direction indicator having an integral converter unit for decoding the composite navigation signal into a control signal that drives an indicator needle of the course direction indicator.
