Abstract:
The present invention is a novel and improved method and apparatus for implementing a latch within an integrated circuit. Data is stored on a storage node via the application of either a first or second state logic source applied through a feedback inverter that maintains the storage node at a particular logic state. During logic transitions from a first state to a second state the storage node is decoupled from the first state logic source via the use of a gating circuit, and the new logic level is applied to the storage node. During logic transitions from the second state to the first state the storage node remains coupled to the second state logic source. The coupling and decoupling of the storage node from the first state logic source is performed via the use of a clock signal that has a non-overlapping cycle with respect to a second clock signal that is used to control the transitions of the state of the latch.
Abstract:
A method for a battery pack controller of an electrified vehicle, the battery pack controller including one or more processors, includes identifying N battery cells of a battery pack that includes M battery cells, the N battery cells being weakest battery cells of the battery pack, wherein N is an integer greater than zero and less than M. The method includes determining one or more first parameters for each of the N battery cells, each of the one or more first parameters indicating a parameter for a specific battery cell. The method includes estimating one or more second parameters for the battery pack based on the one or more first parameters for each of the N battery cells, each of the one or more second parameters indicating a parameter for the battery pack. The method also includes outputting the one or more second parameters for the battery pack.
Abstract:
A Navigation Control File for XML (NCX) generation module receives an electronic media item comprising input text. The electronic media item may also comprise links, where each link comprises a source position and a target position. The NCX generation module generates an NCX file for the electronic media item based on the input text and whether the links within the electronic media item satisfy one or more rules.
Abstract:
In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods of making graphene-carbon nanotube hybrid materials. In some embodiments, such methods generally include: (1) associating a graphene film with a substrate; (2) applying a catalyst and a carbon source to the graphene film; and (3) growing carbon nanotubes on the graphene film. In some embodiments, the grown carbon nanotubes become covalently linked to the graphene film through carbon-carbon bonds that are located at one or more junctions between the carbon nanotubes and the graphene film. In some embodiments, the grown carbon nanotubes are in ohmic contact with the graphene film through the carbon-carbon bonds at the one or more junctions. In some embodiments, the one or more junctions may include seven-membered carbon rings. Additional embodiments of the present invention pertain to graphene-carbon nanotube hybrid materials that are formed in accordance with the methods of the present invention.
Abstract:
A retaining ring can be shaped by machining or lapping the bottom surface of the ring to form a shaped profile in the bottom surface. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can include flat, sloped and curved portions. The lapping can be performed using a machine that dedicated for use in lapping the bottom surface of retaining rings. During the lapping the ring can be permitted to rotate freely about an axis of the ring. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can have curved or flat portions.
Abstract:
Chemokine receptor antagonists, in particular, compounds of Formula (I-A) that act as antagonists of the chemokine CCR2 receptor, including pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof to treat or prevent diseases associated with monocyte accumulation, lymphocyte accumulation or leukocyte accumulation are described herein.
Abstract:
A transmission includes an input shaft (IP), an output shaft (OP), a single planetary gearset (SP), a compound planetary gearset (CP), shifting elements. The single planetary gearset is arranged before the compound planetary gearset, and the shifting elements comprise at least two brakes (B1,B2), the first clutch (C1), the second clutch (C2), the third clutch (C3), and all the shifting elements are positioned between the single planetary gearset and the compound planetary gearset, which has compact arrangements, and can reduce the power transmission length. The transmission also includes an one-way clutch (OWC) acted on the compound planetary gearset. When the transmission shifts to the first speed stage, the first clutch (C1) and the one-way clutch are operated, and the power is transferred from the input shaft to the output shaft via the single planetary gearset and the compound planetary gearset, and when the first speed stage is shifted to the second speed stage, only the first brake (B1) should be operated to engage, thereby it can reduce the frequency of operating the shifting elements and the shifting time in low speed stage.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a multi-layer label, including: a backing film having a first surface and a second surface, and a topcoat layer containing a polymeric matrix and a flame retardant and having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface of the topcoat in intimate contact with the first surface of the backing film, in which the label as a whole is in compliance with UL94 VTM-0 standard and comprises less than 900 ppm of chlorine, less than 900 ppm of bromine, and less than 1500 ppm of chlorine and bromine in combination. The multi-layer label may further include a flame retardant layer containing a binder and a flame retardant, and/or an adhesive layer optionally containing a flame retardant. The multi-layer label is useful in electronic products and mass transportation.
Abstract:
A system and method for estimating parameters of a rechargeable energy storage system during a plug-in charge mode include reading a first measured voltage and a measured current from the rechargeable energy storage system while charging the rechargeable energy storage system during a plug-in charge mode, interrupting the charge to stop current flow to the rechargeable energy storage system for a predetermined period of time, reading a second measured voltage during the charge interrupt, calculating a resistance based on the first measured voltage, the second measured voltage and the measured current, calculating an open circuit voltage of the rechargeable energy storage system based on the resistance, the second measured voltage, the measured current and determining the state-of-charge for the rechargeable energy storage system using the open circuit voltage.
Abstract:
A method for estimating vehicle battery parameters that uses two different sampling rates. The method samples a battery terminal voltage and current at a high sampling rate to estimate the battery open circuit voltage and high frequency resistance. The battery state of charge (SOC) is derived from the open circuit voltage. Next, the battery terminal voltage and current are re-sampled at a low sampling rate. Other battery parameters can be extracted from the low-rate sampled signals. Next, all of the battery parameters that were obtained from the two sampling rates are used together to predict battery power.