Abstract:
Various stacked semiconductor chip arrangements and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip mounted on the first semiconductor chip, and a first portion of a phase change material positioned in a first pocket associated with the first semiconductor chip or the second semiconductor chip to store heat generated by one or both of the first and second semiconductor chips.
Abstract:
Apparatus for locating bubbles in a subject comprises a plurality of pressure wave detectors arranged to operate as passive detectors to generate output signals in response to the receipt of pressure waves generated at a source comprising at least one bubble, and processing means arranged to receive signals from the detectors and to determine from the signals the position of the source.
Abstract:
Provided are a method and apparatus to measure in real time the hearing ability of a user in a game environment of a mobile device. The method includes generating a series of sound patterns and visual patterns for a combination of a specific frequency and level of sound, and extracting ear characteristics of the user based on the user's responses to the series of sound patterns and visual patterns.
Abstract:
Various integrated circuits and methods of making and operating the same are disclosed. In aspect, a method of operating an integrated circuit is provided. The method includes, in a compute unit that has a first lane and a second lane, executing operations with the first lane and the second lane. The first lane and the second lane are monitored for an indicator of asynchronous operation. An input voltage of one or both of the first lane and the second lane is selectively adjusted if the indicator of asynchronous operation is detected.
Abstract:
Various stacked semiconductor chip arrangements and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes a first semiconductor chip, a second semiconductor chip mounted on the first semiconductor chip, and a first portion of a phase change material positioned in a first pocket associated with the first semiconductor chip or the second semiconductor chip to store heat generated by one or both of the first and second semiconductor chips.
Abstract:
A sensing system for sensing the condition of an object comprises a transducer arranged to generate pressure waves directed at the object and detection means, such as a pressure wave detector, arranged to detect cavitation or other processes in the object. The system further comprises processing means arranged to receive detection signals from the detection means, to process the detection signals to measure a signal parameter of the detection signals that varies with a parameter of the object, and may generate a sensor output that varies in response to changes in the signal parameter.
Abstract:
An ultrasound system comprises a transducer, a controller arranged to generate control signals arranged to control the transducer to generate pressure waves directed at a target volume, and sensing means arranged to sense cavitation in the target volume. The controller is arranged to receive sensing signals from the sensing means and to vary the control signals in response to the sensing signals thereby to control the cavitation.
Abstract:
Apparatus including and methods of making and using container(s) of a phase change material are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes a computing device that has at least one heat generating component. A first container is external to and in thermal contact with the at least one heat generating component and has a first volume of a phase change material.
Abstract:
Various circuit board embodiments are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes a circuit board and a first phase change material pocket positioned on or in the circuit board and contacting a surface of the circuit board.
Abstract:
A sensing system for sensing the condition of an object comprises a transducer arranged to generate pressure waves directed at the object and detection means, such as a pressure wave detector, arranged to detect cavitation or other processes in the object. The system further comprises processing means arranged to receive detection signals from the detection means, to process the detection signals to measure a signal parameter of the detection signals that varies with a parameter of the object, and may generate a sensor output that varies in response to changes in the signal parameter.