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Changing a mute state of a voice call from a bluetooth headset

InactiveUS20080146290A1Increase or decrease volumeIncrease volumeCordless telephonesTelephone set constructionsComputer hardwareHeadphones

One aspect of the present invention can include a muting method for mobile telephones. The method can include a step of selecting a multifunction selector of a headset during a communication session. A mute toggle request can result that is conveyed to a mobile communication handset. Software within the handset can toggle a mute state for the communication session. In one embodiment, the multifunction selector can be a multifunction selector of a wireless headset. This selector can be overloaded to accept and terminate calls and/or to increase and decrease volume. In one configuration, the multifunction selector can be a laminate switching mechanism, which accepts a swiping and tapping input. For example, swiping a finger along the mechanism in one direction can increase volume, in another direction can decrease volume, and double tapping the mechanism can toggle a mute state.

Changing a mute state of a voice call from a bluetooth headset

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Owner:MOTOROLA INC

Modified heat pipe for phase change cooling of electronic devices

InactiveUS20100300654A1Improve cooling effectIncrease volumeSafety devices for heat exchange apparatusSemiconductor/solid-state device detailsEngineeringPhase change

Exemplary embodiments provide a heat pipe including a flexible chamber that is capable of expanding, compressing and/or restoring. In one embodiment, the heat pipe can include a hollow metal casing including a pipe structure connected to an expandable chamber at one end of the pipe structure. The other end of the pipe structure can include an evaporating section for receiving heat and the expandable chamber can include a condensing section for releasing the heat. The expandable chamber can be configured to change in volume to control one or both of a temperature and a pressure in the hollow metal casing. The heat pipe can also include a capillary system arranged at an inner surface of the hollow metal casing that includes the pipe structure and the expandable chamber.

Modified heat pipe for phase change cooling of electronic devices

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Owner:TEXAS INSTR INC

Wideband transmission line - waveguide transition apparatus

InactiveUS20110267152A1Increase or decrease volumeMultiple-port networksOne-port networksElectricityBroadband transmission

Disclosed herein is a wideband transmission line—waveguide transition apparatus. The wideband transmission line—waveguide transition apparatus includes: a waveguide constituted by a single dielectric substrate; a transmission line applying a signal to the waveguide; and a cavity matching unit in which a cavity of which an inner surface is formed by a metallic surface is formed at a portion of the waveguide to contact with the transmission line and impedance is adjusted through a change of the dielectric constant in the cavity caused by changing the size and shape of the cavity to perform impedance matching between the waveguide and the transmission line, and the position of the cavity is changed to perform phase matching between the waveguide and the transmission line.

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Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRO MECHANICS CO LTD

Two-way interactive system, terminal equipment and image pickup apparatus having mechanism for matching lines of sight between interlocutors through transmission means

InactiveUSRE38884E1Smoother interactive operationIncrease or decrease volumeTelevision system detailsColor television detailsSight lineThrough transmission

A two-way interactive system that includes an apparatus for matching the line of sight of interlocutors in order to enhance communication through a transmission means when the interlocutors are located in remote areas. Terminal equipment, located at the site of each interlocutor, includes a display unit, a position regulator means and an image pickup apparatus. The display unit includes a monitor that displays an image of a partner interlocutor. The position regulating means regulates the position of the interlocutor with respect to the monitor. The image pickup apparatus includes an image pickup unit which captures an image of the interlocutors and a support means which sets the image pickup unit in a predetermined position between the interlocutor and a monitor of the display unit. More particularly, the image pick up unit is positioned in a line-of-sight matching area defined by the distance from the interlocutor to the monitor and a parallactic angle formed by the lines of sight of the interlocutor to the image of the partner interlocutor and the image pickup unit.

Two-way interactive system, terminal equipment and image pickup apparatus having mechanism for matching lines of sight between interlocutors through transmission means

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Owner:SUMITOMO ELECTRIC IND LTD

Liquid storage unit, liquid discharge apparatus using the same, and method of removing bubbles from liquid storage unit

ActiveUS20150343793A1Reduce frequencyIncreased and decreasedLiquid degasificationPackagingControl roomEngineering

A liquid storage unit including a first liquid storage chamber having a constant volume and being capable of holding liquid supplied from a liquid tank; a second liquid storage chamber communicating with the first liquid storage chamber; a pressure control chamber configured to change a pressure of the pressure control chamber through actuation of a pressure control unit; and an elastic member being configured to tightly partition the second liquid storage chamber and the pressure control chamber from each other and being deformable so as to increase and decrease a volume of the second liquid storage chamber in accordance with the pressure of the pressure control chamber. The elastic member is capable of removing bubbles in the first liquid storage chamber by increasing and decreasing the volume of the second liquid storage chamber through the deformation.

Liquid storage unit, liquid discharge apparatus using the same, and method of removing bubbles from liquid storage unit

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Owner:CANON KK

Mixing device, method and program

ActiveUS20090034766A1Easy to operateNarrowing angle rangeHeadphones for stereophonic communicationBroadcast circuit arrangementsSound sourcesHybrid system

In a situation where a plurality of virtual sound sources are fixedly located, a mixing system allows a listener to increase or decrease the sound volumes of the virtual sound sources with a simple operation. Directional angle difference detection means 24 detects a directional angle difference between a predetermined reference directional angle and an indicated directional angle which is determined by the listener by pointing with an operation unit 7 a certain direction in a virtual space where the virtual sound sources exist. Mixing means 5 mixes a plurality of audio signals supplied from a plurality of audio channels and outputs a mixed audio signal without adjustment, when the directional angle difference is zero degrees. When the directional angle difference is other than zero degrees, the mixing means 5 creates a situation where the plurality of virtual sound sources are fixedly located with respect to the reference directional angle, and mixed the plurality of audio signals so that the sound volumes of one or more sound sources arranged in a direction of the indicated directional angle may be larger than those of the one or more sound sources at the time that the directional angle difference is zero degrees.

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Owner:JAPAN SCI & TECH CORP

Method and apparatus for providing tactile sensations

ActiveUS9898089B2Increase or decrease volumeIncrease intensityInput/output for user-computer interactionInstruments for road network navigationTactile sensationTransducer

The present disclosure concerns a method and apparatus for the creation of an acoustic field for providing tactile sensations. More particularly, but not exclusively, this disclosure concerns a method and apparatus for the creation of an acoustic field providing tactile sensations for use with an interactive device.

The disclosure provides a method of generating a tactile sensation. The method comprises the steps of providing a plurality of acoustic transducers arranged to generate a predetermined distribution of pressure patterns, wherein the pressure patterns comprise a first region providing a first tactile sensation and a second region providing a second, different, tactile sensation.

Method and apparatus for providing tactile sensations

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Owner:ULTRAHAPTICS IP LTD

Adjustable implantable genitourinary device

InactiveUS20050027161A1Easy to adjustContinence of the patientAnti-incontinence devicesLigamentsGynecologyUrethra

An implantable medical device and method for adjustably restricting a selected body lumen such as a urethra or ureter of a patient to treat urinary incontinence or ureteral reflux. The device includes an adjustable, self-sealing element having a continuous wall, including an inner surface defining a chamber. The adjustable element expands or contracts due to fluid volume introduced into the chamber for restricting a body lumen. After being implanted into a patient, the size of the adjustable element is altered by first locating the adjustable element implanted adjacent the body lumen, and then establishing fluid communication with the adjustable element. The volume of the adjustable element is then adjusted by either introducing or removing volume from the chamber of the adjustable element.

Adjustable implantable genitourinary device

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Owner:UROMEDICA INC

Chemical delivery device

InactiveUS6960357B2Easy to adjustHigh mechanical strengthSulfonylurea active ingredientsMacromolecular non-active ingredientsControl releaseDissolution

The invention provides a controlled release dissolution and diffusion devices which can deliver an active ingredient at a constant or controlled-variable rate comprising an active ingredient and dissolution modifiers and/or an insoluble matrix. The compressed core is coated, except for at least one exposed face, with a coating containing an insoluble polymer or a mixture of an insoluble polymer and pore-forming elements said pore-forming elements having a dissolution rate slower that the release rate so that the pore formation is completed after release of the active ingredients and the residual inert structures disintegrate.

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Owner:MISTRAL PHARMA

Temperature compensating gas spring

InactiveUS6974001B2Increase or decrease volumeHigh outputLiquid springsShock absorbersReverse orderGas spring

A gas spring provides an outer cylinder which is partitioned into a multiple of auxiliary volumes. A multiple of temperature compensation valves are located within a piston cylinder which sequentially open or close. As the temperature increases, the temperature compensation valves open sequentially and as the temperature decreases the temperature compensation valves close in reverse sequence. Between each pair of adjacent temperature compensation valves is a passage which provides communication between the working volume and an auxiliary volume to effectively increase or decrease the working volume of gas within cylinder through communication with or isolation of the auxiliary volumes.

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Owner:AVM INDS +1

Micropump having a flowmeter, and method for producing same

ActiveUS20140044568A1Increase or decrease volumeVolume/mass flow measurementFlexible member pumpsEngineeringMicropump

A micropump with a deformable membrane, including: a first chamber, one wall of which includes a first deformable membrane portion and an actuator of the first membrane portion; a second chamber including a second deformable membrane portion and a third chamber, including a third deformable membrane portion, the second chamber and the third chamber being connected together through a first channel, at least one of the second and third chambers being connected through a second channel to the first chamber; each of the second chamber and third chamber including a mechanism forming a detection gauge, but not including an activation mechanism.

Micropump having a flowmeter, and method for producing same

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Owner:COMMISSARIAT A LENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES

Environmental test chamber having movable panel and method of driving the same

InactiveUS20100154571A1Reduce the amount of testingImprove efficiencyWeather/light/corrosion resistanceLighting and heating apparatusThermostatEngineering

Disclosed are an environmental test chamber having a movable panel and a method of driving the same. The environmental test chamber is used in a thermo-hygrostat, a thermostat, and a high temperature-low temperature tester. The chamber body includes a test cavity in which an object is disposed. An air-conditioning unit conditions the air inside the test cavity, thereby controlling a condition of the test cavity. A movable panel is accommodated in the chamber body to decrease or increase a volume of the test cavity. The efficiency of the chamber is enhanced, and the cost and space required for installing additional equipment is reduced.

Environmental test chamber having movable panel and method of driving the same

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Owner:ELECTRONICS & TELECOMM RES INST

Implantable medical device and method for monitoring valve movements of a heart

InactiveUS20100121398A1Accurate and reliable wayGood blood pressureHeart stimulatorsHemodynamicsElectrode pair

An implantable medical device for monitoring the movements of the valve planes of the heart to determine at least one hemodynamic measure reflecting a mechanical functioning of a heart of a patient, includes an impedance measuring circuit that measures impedance between at least electrode pairs including at least one electrode placed substantially at the level of the valve plane. The measured impedances reflect valve plane movements. A hemodynamic parameter determining circuit determines at least one hemodynamic parameter based on the impedances reflecting the mechanical functioning of the heart.

Implantable medical device and method for monitoring valve movements of a heart

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Owner:ST JUDE MEDICAL

Flexile annular conveying device

ActiveCN103662616ARealize transmissionIncrease or decrease quantityConveyorsWorking environmentChain link

A flexible annular conveying device comprises a guide rail frame assembly (1), one or more self-adaptive guide material containing cart assemblies (2) and a power and transmission assembly (3). The self-adaptive guide material containing cart assemblies (2) are embedded into deep groove guide rails (14) of the guide rail frame assembly (1) through guide wheels (223) and connected with a chain (331) in the power and transmission assembly (3) through fixing connectors (213). Through the adoption of the technology, production materials can be conveyed efficiently, accurately and continuously, the flexible annular conveying device can well adapt to different work environments and conditions, material conveying work efficiency is effectively improved, and material conveying quality is guaranteed.

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Owner:江苏宇腾物流有限公司

Manual operation system

InactiveUS20070055423A1Improve securityEasy to modifyDigital data processing detailsVehicle componentsOperational systemSimulation

A manual operation system for use in a vehicle under control of a user includes an operation unit, an actuator, a detector, a memory unit, a first control unit an interaction unit, and a second control unit. The second control unit of the manual operation system changes force data and control data used by the first control unit for controlling the actuator that actuates the operation unit based on at least one of a content of an interaction provided by the interaction unit and an operation position of the operation unit detected by the detector.

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Owner:DENSO CORP

Grip detection

InactiveCN105960626AIncrease or decrease volumeGeometric image transformationInput/output processes for data processingTablet computerDisplay device

An example apparatus and methods detect how a portable (e.g., handheld) device (e.g., phone, tablet) is gripped (e.g., held, supported). Detecting the grip may include detecting and characterizing touch points for fingers, thumbs, palms, or surfaces that are involved in supporting and positioning the apparatus. Example apparatus and methods may determine whether and how an apparatus is being held and then may exercise control based on the grip detection. For example, a display on an input/output interface may be reconfigured, physical controls (e.g., push buttons) on the apparatus may be remapped, user interface elements may be repositioned, resized, or repurposed, portions of the input/output interface may be desensitized or hyper-sensitized, virtual controls may be remapped, or other actions may be taken. Touch sensors may detect the pressure with which a smart phone is being gripped and produce control events (e.g., on/off, louder/quieter, brighter/dimmer, press and hold) based on the pressure.

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Owner:MICROSOFT TECH LICENSING LLC

Set volume control device for on-vehicle audio system

InactiveUS20050232439A1Simple structureAccurate volumeGain controlCycle equipmentsSound systemLower limit

A set volume control device for an on-vehicle audio system includes: a volume control switch to which a vehicle occupant can arbitrarily give an operational input; and a controller for controlling a set volume changer based on a vehicle speed detected by a vehicle speed detector and the operational input to the volume control switch so that a set volume of an audio system becomes a low vehicle speed region set volume fixed independently of vehicle speed change in a low vehicle speed region; becomes a high vehicle speed region set volume fixed independently of the vehicle speed change in a high vehicle speed region; and changes according to the vehicle speed change along a predetermined medium vehicle speed region set volume change line connecting the low vehicle speed region set volume and the high vehicle speed region set volume in a medium vehicle speed region between the low vehicle speed region and the high vehicle speed region. The controller changes a setting of the low vehicle speed region set volume according to an operational input to the volume control switch within a first volume setting range set up in advance when the volume control switch is operated in the low vehicle speed region, and changes a setting of the high vehicle speed region set volume according to an operational input to the volume control switch within a millisecond volume setting range set up in advance when the volume control switch is operated in the high vehicle speed region. A lower limit of the millisecond volume setting range is set higher than an upper limit of the first volume setting range. Thus, it is possible to accurately control the volume of the audio system and improve feeling of volume change.