Abstract:
A linear regulator for outputting a regulated voltage with improved rejection of high frequency components in the power supply. The linear regulator includes an op-amp connected in a linear feedback loop to drive first and second current legs based on a voltage reference. An output driver includes a load capacitance across which the regulated voltage is output, and further includes a ratio-driven current mirror having a mirror ratio defined by relative sizes of active devices in the first and second current legs, as compared with relative sizes of active devices in the output driver. Because the output driver and its load capacitance are provided outside the linear feedback loop, large values for the load capacitance can be selected without destabilization of the feedback loop. Thus, the value of the load capacitance can be chosen at any value according to frequency rejection requirements.
Abstract:
A buffer for the input to an A/D converter operates in two stages. During the first stage, the input is not provided directly to the A/D converter; rather, a buffered output which corresponds to the input is provided to the A/D converter so as to pre-charge the sampling capacitor of the A/D converter to a value that is substantially close to the input. In the second stage, the input is provided directly to the A/D converter, which charges its sampling capacitor to the value of the input. Because the sampling capacitor is pre-charged to a value that is substantially close to the input, and because the sampling capacitor is charged to this value through a buffer, reflections back into the input which otherwise might have been caused by a difference between the value stored on the sampling capacitor and the input are largely avoided.
Abstract:
Method determining lookup table (“LUT”) for embedding watermark. For each quantization cell, calculating probabilities that signal point falls into cell. Selecting cell by probabilities. Setting LUT value to watermark value with largest probability, subject to run constraint. For remaining cells, repeating selecting and setting steps. Other method determining quantization ensemble by calculating probability density function for signal points where the watermark value to be embedded. Distortion and robustness functions are formulated. Given robustness or distortion is selected. Functions optimized, and ensemble of quantizers determined with parameters that comply. Other method quantizing in association with lossy compression. Strength of compression determined. Adapting strength of watermark with strength of compression by a mapping. Other method selecting points for embedding watermark. Determine threshold between large and small signal points using statistical method. Select signal points for embedding according to threshold. Also, processors, computer programs, and systems.
Abstract:
A radar system is described for use in vehicular applications. The radar system is particularly suited to backup warning systems and side-object warning systems. The radar minimizes many of the problems found in the prior art by providing programmable delays and programmable gain. The radar uses a range search algorithm to detect and sort targets at various ranges within the field of view of the radar. Each target range corresponds to a particular delay and gain setting. The radar searches for targets at the various ranges by running a target search algorithm. For each target range, the search algorithm causes the proper time delay and gain setting. Targets within the selected range are detected and catalogued. A display is used to warn the driver of the vehicle of the presence of targets at the various ranges. The warning may be visual and/or audible.
Abstract:
A compensation device that can include a bias-able device, a bias circuit that provides the bias-able device with a bias current, a signal conditioner selectively coupled to the bias-able device, and an emulator. The signal conditioner and emulator can divert current from the bias-able device in an operational and calibration mode, respectively. In calibration mode, the emulator generates a compensation current that is combined with a sense current so that the sense current equals the bias current.
Abstract:
A system for calibrating a magneto-resistive (MR) head includes a biasing circuit and a calibration module. The biasing circuit generates a first current to bias a first head during a calibration mode and a calibrated current to bias the MR head during an operating mode. The calibration module calibrates the first current during the calibration mode by adjusting the first current using nonlinear steps to determine the calibrated current.
Abstract:
Method determining lookup table (“LUT”) for embedding watermark. For each quantization cell, calculating probabilities that signal point falls into cell. Selecting cell by probabilities. Setting LUT value to watermark value with largest probability, subject to run constraint. For remaining cells, repeating selecting and setting steps. Other method determining quantization ensemble by calculating probability density function for signal points where the watermark value to be embedded. Distortion and robustness functions are formulated. Given robustness or distortion is selected. Functions optimized, and ensemble of quantizers determined with parameters that comply. Other method quantizing in association with lossy compression. Strength of compression determined. Adapting strength of watermark with strength of compression by a mapping. Other method selecting points for embedding watermark. Determine threshold between large and small signal points using statistical method. Select signal points for embedding according to threshold. Also, processors, computer programs, and systems.
Abstract:
In general terms, the present invention provides a method of automatically scanning an inventory field to allow the selection of a desired item for retrieval. A camera is positioned in the crane trolley located above the field. The camera continuously performs a scan of the field displaying an image to the operator of the items being scanned. This real-time image allows the operator to distinguish between items scanned in the field. The operator can subsequently choose the desired item triggering the camera system to automatically capture desired information from the item which is in turn communicated to an inventory control system. The camera system mitigates the requirement of a second individual to communicate information between the field and the operator.
Abstract:
An over-power detector for detecting an over-power condition of an electronic apparatus powered by power from an AC power source. The over-power detector includes an over-current detector for detecting whether current used by the apparatus exceeds a settable current threshold. The current threshold is set based on a detection of peak voltage on the AC power source, such that the output of the over-current detector is representative of an over-power condition.
Abstract:
A method of transitioning from playback of time shifted multimedia data in a time shifted playback mode to playback of live multimedia data in a live playback mode includes buffering data corresponding to the live multimedia data in a buffer; storing data corresponding to the live multimedia data to a storage medium; calculating a next playback data block according to the time shifted playback mode; retrieving data corresponding to the next playback data block from the storage medium if the data corresponding to the next playback data block is available from the storage medium; and retrieving the data corresponding to the next playback data block from the buffer if the data corresponding to the next playback data block is not available from the storage medium but is available from the buffer.