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the invention relates to a circuit layout for a serial transmission and reception interface , in particular for a vehicle occupant protection system , as well as a procedure for controlling the same . existing central units , in particular vehicle occupant protection systems , featured in most cases separate serial transmission and reception interfaces for the various modules to be connected , causing costs to increase whenever an additional diagnosis module is to be connected . by means of a switchable circuit layout for the interface , this will be connected either to a communication module or to the diagnosis module . the circuit layout is particularly simple and space - saving , being set up by means of diode switches , and preferably features a potential tapping point for automatic switchover into diagnosis mode . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an accommodating intraocular artificial lens with variable optical power , comprising two optical elements which are adapted to mutually shift in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis wherein the optical elements have such a shape that the optical elements exhibit , in combination , different optical powers at different relative positions . flanges are adapted to position the anterior section of the haptics in the sulcus of the eye or , alternatively , the ciliary body is enclosed by a combination of anterior and posterior flanges . also disclosed are methods to provide for an accommodating intraocular lens which is adjustable post - implant to ensure emmetropia of the eye . | 0Human Necessities
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a system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include , for example , a method for selecting a spectral region in a radio frequency spectrum for initiating a communication session having an uplink and a downlink , correlating a signal strength of portions of the spectral region to generate a correlation factor , detecting radio frequency interference in the spectral region according to the correlation factor , and generating tuning coefficient data to substantially suppress the radio frequency interference in the spectral region during the communication session . other embodiments are disclosed . | 7Electricity
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a device is provided for spraying a coating product including a moving arm able to perform a tracking movement for tracking an object to be coated which is moving in a horizontal plane along an axis of conveying , a sprayer disposed at an end of the moving arm , and a base on which the moving arm is pivotably disposed , the base is rotatable about an axis generally horizontal and generally perpendicular to the axis of conveying and the base is translatable . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a metallic container end closure is provided that generally comprises a dispensing opening and a vent opening . the vent opening improves pourability through the dispensing opening and provides an alternative option for consuming the contents of the container . the end closure may include features to ease opening of the vent opening , such as stiffeners and / or vent form features . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a hga of the invention includes a slider , a micro - actuator for adjusting the position of the slider ; a suspension to load the slider and the micro - actuator ; and a vibration canceller interposed between the micro - actuator and the suspension . the micro - actuator includes a first base - part plate , a pair of actuator side arms extending from the first base - part plate in a first direction , and at least one of side arms has a piezoelectric element thereon . the vibration canceller includes a second base - part plate to connect with the micro - actuator and the suspension ; and at least one canceling arm extending from the second base - part plate in the first direction or in a second direction , wherein at least one of canceling arms has a piezoelectric element thereon . the invention also discloses a disk drive with the vibration canceller . | 6Physics
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a dc to dc converter includes a comparator , a driver , and a pair of switches . the comparator compares the output voltage with a reference voltage signal and generates a pwm signal . the driver drives the switches so as to force the output voltage to follow the reference signal . in a multiphase architecture , two or more such converter circuits are incorporated to minimize the output voltage ripple and further reduce the recovery time . in a two - phase architecture , two reference signals are phase - shifted by 180 degrees . in an n - phase architecture , the reference signals are phase - shifted by 360 / n degrees . | 7Electricity
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a center frequency f 0 of an if filter is effectively adjusted . the if filter filters a down - converted signal centering around the center frequency f 0 . a pseudo sine wave generation circuit generates a pseudo sine wave having a level change of at least two steps respectively on both positive and negative sides . the pseudo sine wave is made to pass through the if filter by a switch circuit , and in the state , an f 0 adjustment circuit adjusts the center frequency f 0 in the if filter 14 by comparing a phase of the pseudo sine wave with a phase of a signal after passing through the if filter . | 7Electricity
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a method and apparatus for rolling strip in line with a continuous caster is disclosed . a slab capable of being coiled say 1 . 5 inches or less , is passed through an in - line furnace to homogenize temperature and is thereafter coiled in one of two vertically aligned coilers in either side of the pass line . the slab is then payed off into a rolling mill while a subsequent slab is coiled in the other of the two coiler furnaces . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an aftercooler apparatus that is connected to a turbocharger and to a reciprocating engine has a primary and a secondary saturation chamber , and a drying chamber . turbocharged air from the turbocharger is directed into the primary saturation chamber . the incoming air is initially mixed with and cooled by water located at the bottom of the primary saturation chamber before being directed through a diffusion screen . the air exiting the diffusion screen enters the secondary saturation chamber where intense bubbling and foaming increases the air - water contact area to further cool the air and form an air - water mixture approaching the temperature and moisture level of saturation . the air - water mixture is then directed into the drying chamber where a majority of the moisture is removed from the air through the use of centrifugal force . the now cooler moist air is directed toward the engine intake manifold , whereby the moisture in the air stream acts to reduce the nox formation during the combustion process . the aftercooler apparatus acts to reduce the formation of nox emissions from turbocharged engines rather than attempting to remove the nox emissions from the exhaust stream of the engines . the aftercooler apparatus may also be used to beneficially recycle industrial waste waters . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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presented is a remote control for interacting with a navigation system that allows content presented on a display device to be navigated in an organized and categorized fashion . the remote control comprises operational controls grouped by navigational function located on at least three sides of the remote control for selecting content . an infrared transmitter is provided for transmitting instructions coded as infrared signals . a programmable controller is operative to receive an indication that a control was selected and instruct the transmitter to transmit an infrared signal corresponding to the control selected . | 7Electricity
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charge on a storage capacitor in a backup power supply is managed by discharging the capacitor into an aircraft recorder that is to be powered when a primary power source fails . during the discharging , a first amount of energy discharged from the capacitor is measured along with the length of the discharge time . the first amount of energy and the discharge time are employed to define a target energy level to which the capacitor should be charged to enable the backup power supply to adequately power aircraft recorder . then charging of the capacitor commences while a second amount of energy stored in the capacitor is measured . the capacitor charging terminates when the second amount of energy reaches the target energy level . definition of the target energy level also may take into account variation in temperature of the capacitor . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system and method for fast system recovery that bypasses diagnostic routines by disconnecting failed hardware from the system before rebooting . failed hardware and hardware that will be affected by removal of the failed hardware of the system are disconnected from the system . the system is restarted , and because the failed hardware is disconnected , diagnostic routines may safely be eliminated from the reboot process . | 6Physics
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a snowmobile stand mechanism for drive - track type snowmobiles is provided comprising a stand rotatable between a transport position where the stand is not engaged and a use position where the stand is engaged and elevates the drive track above the ground surface , the stand comprising leverage means that require minimal physical exertion or , alternatively , motor - driven operation . the stand is attached to the snowmobile by means of a stand track , whereby the stand can be retracted during transport and extended for use . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a temperature probe has an elongated spindle - like body with an axial bore of uniform diameter extending entirely therethrough . the forward end of the probe has a knife - sharp edge surrounding the bore opening for ice - free performance . an annular air intake in the bore wall leads to an annular , rearwardly and radially outwardly extending sensor channel containing a bare wire element in an annular zig - zag pattern relative to air flow in the channel . the channel has an outlet near the radially widest part of the probe body , allowing venturi action of the exterior air stream to aid in drawing air through the channel from the bore . a heating element may be mounted downwind of the sensor element . the channel and sensor element are radiation shielded by a hollow area in the probe body between cooperating walls , and bleed holes may direct boundry layer air into the hollow area upwind of the sensor element and out of the hollow area downwind of the sensor element . | 6Physics
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a housing includes a housing underpart , the housing underpart being provided with a housing cavity . the housing cavity comprises an opening on one housing side and , on the floor of the cavity , contains an electromagnetic radiation emitting semiconductor chip . a cover that is at least partially transparent to the electromagnetic radiation covers the housing cavity . a method for emitting electromagnetic radiation in a preferred direction is also disclosed . | 7Electricity
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a media system is disclosed which presorts media files thereby alleviating a media player from having to actively sort the files in real time . the system creates and uses presort information with the media files . the presort information contains one or more lists of the media files previously presorted according to different sorting criteria . the presort information permits a user the ability to play the media files according to one or more of the presorted lists without the player itself having to include logic to sort the files . broadly , the user selects one of the presorted list of media files and the player plays the files in the specified order . in one embodiment , the media files contain audio data and the player comprises an audio cd player such as an mp3 - compliant device . | 6Physics
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a method is described for separating and processing liquid - borne particles within an aliquot thereof following injection into a field flow fractionator . said fractionation method may be employed also to capture , for subsequent segregation , specific predefined classes of such particles . the unique fractionation method disclosed contains means to control the applied transverse flow at each designated location along the length of said channel . in one embodiment of the method a separate compartment lies below each distinct location and corresponding membrane supporting permeable frit segment of the fractionator , providing the individual means to control the localized flow through the membrane section thereabove . employment of a corresponding concentric compartment implementation achieves the same type of compartmentalized cross flow when applied to a hollow fiber fractionation means . | 6Physics
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an outer garment , worn over a jacket and other clothing , for additional warmth . the garment comprises apertures or openings instead of sleeves to allow a user to tuck his arms into the garment like a blanket , or extend his arms through the apertures noiselessly . the garment further includes interior pockets that are shaped and angled to accommodate a user to comfortably who is wearing mittens . the garment is used for hunters and sporting event spectators , to provide comfort in extreme weather conditions . | 0Human Necessities
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a reactor , comprising a homogenizing , separating and thickening space has at the bottom a homogenizing space narrowing toward the top and passing over a narrowed opening at the top into a separating space , widening toward the top , with a thickening space connected to the separating space , situated around both these spaces . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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systems and apparatus for additive atomizing for severe operating environments are shown . an additive is introduced into a gas stream within a conduit , which provides atomization , into droplets , of the additive . the atomized droplets are then available for introduction into a severe operating environment , such as for example , a combustion chamber , furnace , incinerator , etc . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed herein is an oscillator circuit used for a pip system which displays a child picture image without distortion even when the image method of the child picture image is different from that of a parent picture image . the oscillator circuit employed in such a system includes a programmable frequency divider for frequency dividing an output of a voltage - controlled oscillator with a frequency dividing ratio to produce a frequency - divided signal and a control circuit for controlling the oscillation frequency of the oscillator 201 according to a phase difference between the frequency - divided signal and a horizontal synchronizing signal . the frequency dividing ratio for the frequency divider is changed according to the image method of the child picture image . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus and computer - implemented method for decoding code words of an encoded bitstream associated with a variable - length code . according to a preferred embodiment , a processor forms a byte having bs bits in accordance with bits of the encoded bitstream and in accordance with any unused bits remaining after decoding a previous code word . the byte is applied to a table , and if the byte comprises at least one complete code word , then the table means produces at least one decoded symbol corresponding to the at least one complete code word , and a plurality of unused bits comprised of bits of the byte not within the at least one complete code word is determined . | 7Electricity
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the present invention is directed to bistriazene compounds , pharmaceutical compositions containing effective anti - cancer amounts of these compounds , a method for treating cancer comprising administering to affected subjects an anti - cancer effective amount of a bistriazene compound , and the use of bistriazene compounds as crosslinking reagents applicable to the synthesis and manipulation of polymeric macromolecules . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus for spraying liquidous mixtures via compressed air is described . the design allows extensive use of plastic in its construction , employs a minimum of parts and allows complete assembly and reassembly with only a minimum of hand tools . the device incorporates an automatic air shut off valve that stops the flow of air upon release of the trigger , an adjustable trigger stop that ensures a uniform flow rate and a special orifice plate design that enables its quick replacement . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a coin handling assembly includes a coin vault loaded completely within an appliance cabinet . the coin vault is positioned to receive coins from the coin drop and a locking member is movable from a closed position keeping coins within the coin vault to an open position permitting the coins to drop by gravity to the outside of the cabinet walls . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an electronic imaging system is disclosed , for assessing the intensity of colorimetric , fluorescent or luminescent signal in a matrix consisting of wells , microwells , hybridization dot blots on membranes , gels , or other specimens . the system includes a very sensitive area ccd detector , a fast , telecentric lens with epi - illumination , a reflective / transmissive illumination system , an illumination wavelength selection device , and a light - tight chamber . a computer and image analysis software are used to control the hardware , correct and calibrate the images , and detect and quantify targets within the images . | 6Physics
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a fish protection system comprises a plurality of guard plates and support means for supporting the guard plates on the surround of a fish pond so as to position the guard plates around the perimeter of the pond at or slightly above the water level . the support means is such that any given guard plate will tilt downwardly if subjected to a downwards force of a predetermined magnitude . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a decorative garment comprising a sheet of fabric having a central opening therein sized for passage of the head , shoulders , or waist of a wearer . there is pocket structure about the cutout to accommodate a drawstring so that the size of the cutout may be varied . the garment is adapted to be draped over the body in a wide variety of fashions . | 0Human Necessities
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an inner closure cap , adapted to be tightly fitted to an open end of a neck portion of a container and covered with an outer closure cap engageable with the outer periphery of the neck portion , includes a cap body having a pouring hole and an upper surface and a sealing member for hermetically closing the pouring hole . the upper surface and the sealing member are formed with respective rings having vertical sides , and the sealing member is adhered to the upper surface with the rings being fitted therebetween in adhesion . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a first screw body is rotatively mounted around a screwing axis , that extends parallel to the axis of the brake disk in a housing axially arranged next to the brake disk in the mounted position . a second screw body is secured against rotation and linked to the first screw body by a readjustment threaded coupling , so that both screw bodies form together a longitudinally adjustable tappet for exercising an actuating force on a brake shoe . a rotary body can be rotated around its own axis of rotation by means of an actuating member in order to axially displace the tappet the axis of rotation is at least approximately parallel to the brake disk . linking gears arranged between the rotary body and the first screw body have a right - angle gear a drive and a coupling device which transmit a limited torque for readjusting said brake shoe . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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efficient algorithms for estimating lsfcs with no aid of ssfcs by taking advantage of the channel hardening effect and large spatial samples available to a massive mimo base station are proposed . the lsfc estimates are of low computational complexity and require relatively small training overhead . in the uplink direction , mobile stations transmit orthogonal uplink pilots for the serving bs to estimate lsfcs . in the downlink direction , the bs transmits either pilot signal or data signal intended to the mss that have already established time and frequency synchronization . the proposed uplink and downlink lsfc estimators are unbiased and asymptotically optimal as the number of bs antennas tends to infinity . | 7Electricity
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an impingement device for preparing food product comprises an enclosure having a conveyor received therethrough for conveying food product through the enclosure . positioned within the enclosure and about the conveyor portion therein are ducts for impinging gas against the food product , a plenum connected to the ducts for supplying gas to the ducts , and an impeller assembly for recirculating the gas within the enclosure . a heating source or cooling source is provided within a chamber on the opposite side of the plenum from the ducts and controls are provided for regulating the temperature of the heat or cooling source . the plenum is spaced inwardly from the walls of the enclosure to provide return flow around the plenum . | 0Human Necessities
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methods of preparing electrodes , as well as related devices , components , systems , and methods , are disclosed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method , system , and article of manufacture that help system administrators visualize the relationship between a global setting and the setting in each instance . one embodiment of the present invention comprises receiving a selection of a setting , determining an inheritance state for the selected setting , and displaying a graphical indication of the inheritance state of the selected setting . in some embodiments , the method further comprises displaying a graphical indication of the inheritance relationship between the selected setting and at least one related setting . the method may also include receiving a change inheritance relationship command , and changing the inheritance relationship for the selected setting . | 6Physics
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the fuel cell installation is operated at temperatures between 80 ° c . and 300 ° c . and ensures that the efficiency is optimized , since the waste heat from the fuel cell stack is utilized at least in some other way . for the purpose , there is provided an evaporator upstream of the fuel cell stack . at least one line is connected to the fuel cell stack for rendering available a heat content from at least a part of the fuel cell stack to be utilized in one or more further units of the installation . | 7Electricity
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an immediate disintegrating polymeric matrix for oral administration with modified release is disclosed , obtained without using inert supports such as sugar spheres , comprising particles of active substance directly covered with a release regulating membrane . use of such a matrix to prepare various administration forms for oral use as well as the method of its preparation are also disclosed . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed herein is a system for controlling “ on ”/“ off ” functionality of an auxiliary device including a circuit designed to monitor physical rotations . the device will activate or deactivate when predetermined rotations are sensed by the circuit within a specific time period . the circuit can be used on high vibration tooling such as grinders and saws due to its resistance to relatively large vibrational noise . the circuit also includes a current sensing device to determine when the auxiliary device draws too much current . when an over current situation is measured , the circuit will automatically shut down to protect the device &# 39 ; s electronic components . this control system can be implemented in new device designs , or installed as a retrofit control mechanism to existing commercially available devices . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a treatment method and apparatus for debilitating or killing helicobacter pylori or other microorganisms within the body of a patient is especially suited for treating stomach or duodenal ulcers . the present therapeutic method involves the use of ionizing radiation for eliminating pathogenic microorganisms within or supported upon the lining of a body cavity of a patient , e . g ., the stomach . an elongated flexible shaft is provided for insertion into the body in any of various ways selected by the surgeon . it can be placed endoscopically , e . g ., through the esophagus , placed surgically , placed laparoscopically or by cat scan - guided percutaneous insertion . a radiant energy distribution head is provided at the end of the flexible shaft to transmit ionizing radiation for destroying microorganisms within the body . radiant energy , e . g ., x - ray , ultraviolet light , beta radiation , gamma radiation , radio waves , microwaves , or infrared energy , is then transferred from the head of the instrument to the epithelium around the head of the instrument in an amount sufficient to debilitate or kill the helicobacter pylori or other microorganisms in the lining of the body cavity . | 0Human Necessities
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a heteroannelated anthraquinone derivative compound is provided . the heteroannelated anthraquinone derivative compound is represented by a formula : wherein r 1 is a substituent being one selected from a group consisting of i ) a first substituent being one selected from a group consisting of a hydryl group , an amino group , a nitro group , a hydroxyl group and a cyan group , ii ) a second substituent being one selected from a group consisting of n x , a straight n alkyl group , a n alkoxyl group , a branched n alkyl group , a c 3 ˜ c 12 naphthenic group , and a c 3 ˜ c 12 cyclic alkoxyl group , wherein 1 ≦ n ≦ 12 , and x is a halogen , iii ) a third substituent being one selected from a group consisting of a straight c 1 ˜ c 8 alkyl group with a double - bond , a c 1 ˜ c 8 alkoxyl group with a double - bond , a branched c 1 ˜ c 8 alkyl group with a double - bond and a c 3 ˜ c 8 naphthenic group with a double - bond , and iv ) a fourth substituent of a c 5 ˜ c 12 heterocyclic group . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a system and method employing a piezoelectric sensor for quasi - static force measurement substantially free of drift and with improved low - frequency response . the output signal from the sensor is sampled and integrated using digital techniques that include a drift compensation algorithm . the algorithm continually monitors the sensor output and estimates bias errors that will cause the output to drift . | 6Physics
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an sram circuit structure and method for reducing leakage currents and / or increasing the speed of the devices . various forms of sram devices may be fabricated utilizing the techniques , such as single port and dual port ram devices . by way of example the sram structure utilizes separate write and read lines , splits the circuit into portions which can benefit from having differing threshold levels , and can allow splitting read path transistors for connection to a first terminal and a virtual node connected to a source transistor . the structure is particularly well suited for forming transistors in a combination of nmos and pmos , or solely in nmos . memory arrays may be organized according to the invention in a number of different distributed or lumped arrangements with the reference read paths and sense blocks being either shared or dedicated . | 6Physics
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a pneumatic sphere includes a rigid envelope and a deformable flexible membrane disposed inside the envelope to define an upper chamber containing a gas and a lower chamber containing a liquid . in the upper chamber , a device associated with one of the envelope and the membrane punctures the membrane in response to an excessive pressure in the lower chamber , displacing the membrane to reduce the pressure in the lower chamber . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a valve pin actuator for a valve - gated injection molding system . the actuator has an annular piston mounted in and movable back and forth along an annular bore along a pin axis . the piston extends radially outwardly of any melt passages fluidly communicating with an injection molding nozzle . a tie bar extends substantially diametrically across the piston for securing an upper end of a valve pin extending into the injection molding nozzle to cause the valve pin to move axially with the piston thereby moving the valve pin between open and shut positions . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a timing signal generator which can operate stably even when , or directly after , a power supply is switched on . the generator is of the type having a first dynamic delay circuit for generating a first timing signal in response to said input control signal and a second dynamic delay circuit for generating a second timing signal in response to the first timing signal , and is featured by a first transistor connected between the output of the first dynamic delay circuit and a voltage terminal with a gate connected to the input of the first dynamic delay circuit and a second transistor connected to the output of the second dynamic delay circuit and the voltage terminal with a gate connected to receive the first timing signal . | 7Electricity
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a method and system of broadcasting a regional television channel to a user . a digital subscriber line access multiplex receives a broadcast of multicast channels intended for delivery to the user . the multicast channels include national channels and a regional channel . the dslam broadcasts the multicast channels to the user and receives a regional channel control signal specifying a broadcast during a specified period of time of the regional channel instead of a national channel previously scheduled to be broadcast to the user during the specified period of time . the dslam switches the multicast channels broadcasted to the user during the specified period of time from the national channel to the regional channel such that the regional channel is in a specific channel slot of the national channel during the specified period of time during broadcasting the multicast channels to the user . | 7Electricity
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apparatuses , methods , and systems are disclosed for controlling optical signal wavelength spacing by providing for simultaneous upconversion of a plurality of electrical signal on subcarrier frequencies of an optical carrier frequency with or without modulation of an electrical data signal onto the optical carrier frequency . the optical carrier lightwave is split into a plurality of split lightwaves upon which one or more electrical frequencies carrying information can be upconverted onto optical subcarriers of the lightwave carrier frequency . the relative spacings of the optical subcarrier lightwaves will thus be unaffected by variation in the carrier frequency . the optical subcarrier lightwaves can then be recombined to form the optical data signal carrying the plurality of information carried by the electrical frequencies . | 7Electricity
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a system for treating tissue carcinomas and benign inflammatory conditions of the urinary tract includes a flowable medium containing a bioactive agent and a thermogelling aqueous polymer solution . the thermogelling aqueous polymer solution maintains the bioactive agent within the urinary tract for a therapeutically optimal period of time . one embodiment includes delivering a bioactive agent in a flowable medium through an orifice into a body cavity , contacting the tissue to be treated with the bioactive agent , and filling the orifice of the body cavity with a thermogelling aqueous polymer solution . the polymer solution maintains the bioactive agent in contact with the tissue to be treated for a therapeutically optimal period of time . | 0Human Necessities
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side by side pairs of flexible rubber belts having molded driving lugs on the bottom surface and at least one row of molded cleats with a bore in each cleat on the top surface . the belts are transversely spaced apart with many transverse connecting links positioned in the cleat bores extending between the belts to form a conveying assembly . the conveying assembly is useful in drag or raddle chain conveyors in combines or in round balers to form and compress the large bales . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a small electric motor having brushes comprising brush bases supported by brush supporting portions provided on a motor casing and bent portions which are formed by bending a part of each brush so that commutator slide portions of the brushes come in elastic contact directly with a commutator at a predetermined angle , and characterized in that rigidity reinforcing portions for giving rigidity to the bent portions are provided and / or auxiliary supporting portions for supporting the lower sides of the brush bases at the bent portions are provided on the brush supports . | 7Electricity
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a method of improving the structural integrity of polymer electrolytes of electrochemical cell by employing lithiated zeolites , and optionally , inorganic fillers selected from sio 2 , al 2 o 3 , tio 2 and zro is provided . | 7Electricity
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a circuit that tracks the maximum power point of the solar cell is disclosed in the present invention . unlikely conventional way of maximum power point tracking which tracks mpp in the time frame of second or minutes , in the disclosed invention , mpp is tracked within the switching cycle , using the natural current ripple of the downstream converter circuit . the switching cycle is in the order of 10s of micro - seconds . within the switching cycle of the converter , there is a natural current ripple which will result in the power change . the mppt circuit tracks the power change and adjusts the current reference value accordingly to operate at mpp of the solar cell . | 6Physics
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provided is a method for producing sic single crystals while maintaining a temperature gradient such that the temperature decreases from within an si solution inside a graphite crucible toward the solution surface , with the sic seed crystals that have contacted the solution surface serving as the starting point for crystal seed growth , wherein when the crystal growth surface of the sic seed crystals , which serves as the starting point for sic single crystal growth , contacts the solution surface , the height by which the solution rises to the side of the sic seed crystals is within the range where the sic single crystals that have grown from the crystal growth surface and the sic single crystals that have grown from the side grow as one sic single crystal unit . also provided is a device for producing an sic single crystal comprising a graphite crucible , a heating device for heating and melting base materials in the crucible to form a base material solution and maintaining a temperature gradient required for growth of sic single crystal , a support rod which holds a sic seed crystal at its bottom end , and a holding structure which maintains the holding by the support rod so that a height by which the solution rises to the side of the sic seed crystal is within a range where the sic single crystal that have grown from the crystal growth surface and the sic single crystal that have grown from the side grow as one sic single crystal unit . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an mri machine rf body coil is arranged so that it can also function as a hyperthermia treatment apparatus by arranging the rf body coil as an array of individual antenna element connected to each other by individually controllable switches and feedthrough elements . | 6Physics
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an x - ray inspection apparatus and method allow inspection of the contents of containers moving rapidly past an inspection station . the system includes an x - ray source pulsed by control logic , an image amplifier for converting an x - ray image of the container contents to a visible image and a solid - state camera for converting the visible image into video signals which are processed by a computer - controlled image processor . clear images are produced of the contents of rapidly moving containers by pulsing the x - ray source . control logic and a reject mechanism eject containers having foreign contaminants . image illuminance stability is enhanced by feedback signals from the vision computer which operate a motorized camera lens . | 6Physics
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in a magnetic recording medium which includes a base body , first and second magnetic layers , each being of a ferromagnetic material , and a spacer layer formed between the first and the second magnetic layers for inducing antiferromagnetic exchange interaction between the first and the second magnetic layers , the second magnetic layer located farther from the base body than the first magnetic layer includes a primary layer and a secondary layer located nearer to the base body than the primary layer . the primary layer has a primary anisotropic magnetic field while the secondary layer has a secondary anisotropic magnetic field which is smaller than the primary anisotropic magnetic field . the first magnetic layer is for controlling the antiferromagnetic exchange interaction . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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compounds of formula : ## str1 ## in which : a and b are separately monoamines or together diamines ; and z is a group of formula or : ## str2 ## show valuable anti - tumor activity and may be prepared by reacting an amine - platinum complex with a compound providing the group represented by z . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a transgenic turfgrass plant expressing a betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase - encoding transgene is provided . the transgenic plant displays significantly increased tolerance to salinity than does its non - transgenic equivalents . the plant also displays increased tolerance to drought conditions . the salt - and drought - tolerant transgenic turfgrass may be planted in regions of high salinity , such as seaside , or in regions where irrigation water is scarce . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to a system of a support element and at least two functional elements which can be used in the sanitary sector , with the support element being able to be coupled to each of the functional elements via a system interface and the system interface having a spigot - shaped element — at the support element side — with an outwardly biased latch element projecting out of said spigot - shaped element transversely to its longitudinal axis and the functional elements each having a tubular element corresponding to the spigot - shaped element and having a cut - out for the latch element . | 0Human Necessities
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a gas - enriched liquid delivered at a site of interest that is substantially bubble free after delivery into a lower pressure liquid or gas environment . the delivered gas - enriched liquid is produced by a process comprising the steps of : a ) preparing a mixture of gas and liquid ; b ) compressing the mixture to a pressure such that the gas completely dissolves in the liquid to form a gas - enriched liquid ; c ) enclosing the gas - enriched liquid within a confined space while retaining substantially the same pressure . the confined space has at least one dimension less than about 0 . 2 mm , and has at least one opening to a liquid or gas environment site of interest having a lower pressure than that of the pressure of the confined space ; and d ) delivering the gas - enriched liquid from the confined space out through the at least one exit opening to the lower pressure environment without formation of bubbles . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of controlling image density in an electrophotographic copying machine includes operating a first detector to measure the density of a blank region on a photosensitive member , operating a second detector to measure the density of a reference toner image formed on a portion of the blank region , comparing the measured densities of the blank region and the reference toner image , and controlling the density of a developed image of an original in accordance with the results of the comparison . an apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a pair of optical density detecting sensors positioned in opposition to the photosensitive member and in juxtaposition to each other in the direction transverse to the direction of movement of the member . | 6Physics
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a halogen - free flame - retardant polyamide composition which generates no halogen compound during combustion . the composition has excellent thermal stability during high - temperature molding and is capable of showing high flame retardancy when burned . the composition is effective in inhibiting steel materials , such as the screw or cylinder of an extruder or molding machine , from corroding or wearing . the flame - retardant polyamide composition in a preferred embodiment comprises 20 - 60 mass % polyamide resin , 5 - 40 mass % thermoplastic resin other than , 3 - 15 mass % flame retardant having no halogen radicals in the molecule , and 0 - 50 mass % reinforcement , wherein the thermoplastic resin satisfies the ul94v - 0 standards , the flame retardant is a phosphinic acid salt compound , and the sum of the thermoplastic resin and the flame retardant is 16 - 45 mass %. | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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method for making carbon - carbon composite friction product , by : fabricating carbon fiber preform ; heat - treating the carbon fiber preform ; infiltrating the carbon fiber preform with a high carbon - yielding pitch using vpi or resin transfer molding processing ; carbonizing the preform with an intermediate heat - treatment at 800 - 2000 ° c . ; repeating the pitch infiltration and carbonization steps to achieve a final density of & gt ; 1 . 75 g / cc ; machining the surfaces of the preform ; and applying an oxidation protection system . this approach overcomes problems inherent in lower density carbon - carbon composites by employing high carbon - yielding pitches to densify the carbon - carbon composites to a high density . the high carbon yielding pitches may include isotropic pitches , 100 % anisotropic pitches , or mixtures of the two . they may be derived from petroleum , coal tar , or synthetic feedstocks . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a housing forming an internal powdering chamber in which an article support tray is removably supported . a hopper located on the exterior top of the housing is structured to dispense a metered amount of powder onto a powder distributor and sifting screen located in the top interior of the housing . an electric motor powering a wheel with an eccentrically connected actuator arm and linkage are connected to the powder distributor and sifting screen in order to supply an oscillatory movement thereto . the powder distributor also includes powered shuttered apertures to allow the powder to be distributed evenly on the powder distributor before being opened to allow the powder onto the sifting screen . the powder distributor and sifting screen are structured to evenly distribute a fine coating of powder vertically downward toward the article support tray . power actuated lifting arms are located one on each interior corner of the housing slightly below the article support tray . the tray lifting arms are timer controlled to sequentially elevate the corners of the article support tray sufficiently to angle the position of articles thereon relative to vertically falling powder from the sifting screen . apertures in the article support tray allow powder passing between the articles on the tray to fall through the apertures and into a collection drawer in the bottom of the housing . the apparatus also includes timing and sequencing means to control the powder distribution . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a magnetic - tape - cassette apparatus comprising a motor which drives the reel discs via a reel - drive mechanism and which also drives a longitudinally movable servo rod actuating a head support , a switching member and a loading mechanism comprising a lift slide and , coupled thereto , a cassette holder , which are movable , between an eject position and an upper play position , in which upper play position the cassette holder can be moved into a lower play position , a loading drive being provided by means of which the loading mechanism is engageable and disengageable and which can be driven by parts of the reel - drive mechanism , in which apparatus engagement and disengagement is effected by means of a control rod carried by the servo rod , the loading drive and the parts of the reel - drive mechanism driving the latter being in driving engagement with the lift slide at the same side of the deck plate on which the loading mechanism is arranged ., and the loading drive being arranged on a pivotal lever which is pivotable between a driving position and a disengaged position by the control rod . | 6Physics
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a mobile content delivery system that optimizes the delivery of especially bandwidth - consuming content in a way that best utilizes the free capacity in the radio network , thus enabling considerably more efficient usage of the radio capacity . it also allows new services and pricing structures to be used in the cellular network , that otherwise would not be possible . the class of delivery of message content can be selected by the user on a transaction basis , or subscription - based and pre - defined in a user profile . by choosing a scheduled delivery the user can receive the content at a fraction of the price compared to instant delivery , since the content is sent at a time when the network is least utilized . | 7Electricity
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a circuit for controllably driving a heater in order to speed up temperature elevation at a buildup stage of a liquid which is to be maintained at a predetermined temperature heated by the heater , particularly ink in an ink jet printer . a voltage developed by doubling an output voltage of an atmospheric temperature sensor by an amplifier is compared with a reference voltage , which is adapted to decide power to be supplied to the heater in the event of a buildup of the ink temperature . a temperature - sensitive element responsive to an atmospheric temperature has a temperature coefficient which is double the temperature coefficient of a temperature - sensitive element responsive to a heater temperature . the output voltages of the two elements are weighted by a same amount and then added together , the summation output being compared with the reference voltage . | 6Physics
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a pneumatic tire is capable of operation during underinflated condition and the construction of sidewalls are configured to compensate for negative cambers acting upon the tire . the inboard side of the tire is softened in comparison to the outboard side of the tire . this is achieved by either forming an asymmetrical tire in either the tire profile or the internal construction . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electromagnetic clutch with improved transmission torque by means of a low - cost method includes an electromagnetic coil , a rotor that is rotary driven by means of an external drive source , an armature attracted to the rotor by means of a magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil , and a hub structure . the electromagnetic clutch is characterized in that a recessed and projected surface having a surface roughness of 10 μm or more and a hardness of 4 gpa or less is formed on the friction surface of the rotor and / or the friction surface of the armature . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a defibrillator for permanent external application to a patient , with a protective shell arrangement receiving a base unit with defibrillator components , an electrode arrangement connected or connectable to the shell arrangement , and a support device . an ergonomic adaptation to the person wearing the defibrillator is achieved by the defibrillator components being spatially combined into subsidiary modules , and the shell arrangement has several subsidiary shells to which the subsidiary modules are distributed and which are movable relative to one another and connected to one another mechanically and electrically . | 0Human Necessities
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a hydraulic push drive for pusher centrifuges , having a rotating body with a cylindrical bore . the rotating body is provided with a piston rod and piston body therein . a rotary control valve is disposed in the rotating body . the rotary control valve is driven by a hydraulic motor and controls the application of pressure . a valve is slideably mounted in a coaxial bore in the piston rod in order to control the stroke center of the piston by pulse duration modulation of a controlled leakage flow . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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steam power plants utilize high pressure and low pressure feedwater heaters to increase overall system efficiency . both types of feedwater heaters generally include a subcooling zone that is separate from a condensing zone . the viability of the separation of the zones is critical to the efficiency of the overall system , specifically with regard to the inefficiencies inherent in the leakage of steam from the condensing zone into the subcooling zone . an improvement in the viability of that zone separation for such feedwater heaters is taught by the use of dual end plates for the subcooling zone to create a triple layer of separation between the condensing and subcooling zones to prevent unwanted and inefficient steam leakage . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a first computing device operated by a first user of a social networking system sends a quote attributed to a second user of the social networking system to a server device . the server device receives input from a second computing device operated by a second user indicating the consent of the second user to sharing the quote with selected other users of the social networking system . the server device shares the quote with the selected other users of the social networking system in response to receipt of the consent of the second user . | 7Electricity
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a detachable head for use with an electric toothbrush is provided . the electric toothbrush has a handle with a motor disposed therein that is operatively connected to a shaft . the detachable head has an elongate body with a longitudinal axis and a first end and a second end opposite said first end . the first end may be detachably coupled to the electric toothbrush . the detachable head has a first bristle holder with a first plurality of bristle tufts disposed thereon . the first bristle holder is located at the second end of the elongate body and can oscillate about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis . the detachable head also has a a second bristle holder disposed between the first bristle holder and the first end . the second bristle holder has a top surface and a second plurality of bristle tufts that form an acute angle with the top surface of the second bristle holder . | 0Human Necessities
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capacitance electronic discs comprising conductive carbon - loaded pvc records are lubricated with a long chain polyalkylethylene lubricant containing 9 - phenylstearyl alcohol as a dopant in an amount sufficient to reduce the moisture sensitivity of the discs . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a signal transmission gate is disclosed for gating signals including those at af and rf frequencies in response to a gating signal . for the duration of the gating signal , the transmission gate has a low signal pass resistance . in the absence of a gating signal , the transmission gate has a high signal pass resistance . the transmission gate is bidirectional in that it can pass or block signals in two directions . the transmission gate is especially well - adapted for use in applications requiring a high signal shunt resistance when the transmission gate is on which is achieved by gating with a high impedance source . an embodiment of one such high impedance source is also disclosed . | 7Electricity
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an amplification device includes : an amplitude adjustment circuit configured to adjust an amplitude level of an input signal so as to keep the amplitude level within a given range ; an amplifier configured to amplify the adjusted signal ; and a circuitry configured to change an amplitude level of the amplified signal , based on the amplitude level of the input signal and a first distortion compensation corresponding to the amplitude level of the input signal . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to a method for detecting one or more indicator of the probable onset of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation ; primers for use in the method ; a computer model using detection of one or more indicator to the probable onset of a copd exacerbation for patient management and the prophylactic or curative treatment of copd exacerbation and to a prognostic and / or diagnostic test for use in the detection of one or more indicator to the probable onset of a copd exacerbation . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an active code carrier is located inside a spare paper roll that includes a tube or core . the code carrier interacts with either a reading head , or a writing head . this enables roll - specific data to be read or updated at any time . this is particularly useful for automated roll transport and roll handling systems . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a sprinkler head includes a first housing carrying a center stem having an inlet at an upstream end and an outlet at a downstream end . a second housing is supported within the first housing and encloses a nozzle and a pressure regulator in axially - aligned relationship , defining a flowpath between the inlet and an orifice of the nozzle . the second housing is normally biased to a retracted position but is moveable to an extended position relative to the first housing and to the center stem . a surface of the pressure regulator cooperates with the outlet of the center stem as the second housing moves relative to the first housing to regulate pressure to the nozzle orifice . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present disclosed system is directed toward a communication and management system that dynamically targets network devices for content deployment , such as application programs , device drivers , configuration files , and registry subhives . moreover , the present system targets users of network devices for promotions , such as advertisements offered by internet e - commerce sites . promotions are generally icons or graphic images with links to host web servers overlaying a video display , but also includes audio and video clips or data streams . network devices and their users are targeted through user profiles . user profiles are created when network devices register with the system server and are continually updated with information provided by user activity and event logs that are periodically uploaded from each device . a scalable messaging system is provided for data transmission between the system server and among the network devices such that it is neutral as to the specific hardware platforms on which it is implemented . | 7Electricity
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a two - sided thimble including an elastic fitting member and a hand pull flap . a first envelope surface permits fine needle work and a second surface including a contained rigid protective member facilitates heavy duty needle work . in an alternative construction , each surface may accommodate either heavy or fine needlework . | 0Human Necessities
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methods and compositions are provided for isolation of proliferating cells . in particular , the methods enrich stem cells in a mixture of stem cells and non - stem cells , and in some cases the non - stem cells may be differentiated cells . the methods exploit the non - adherent property of stem cells , as opposed to the adherent property of differentiating cells , by serially passaging the suspended cells in liquid media . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the positioning assembly is used in a thermal printing postage meter having a base supporting a registration wall and a deck , and a thermal print head fixably mounted to the registration wall above a portion of the deck to define a print station for printing a postage indicia on an envelope having a leading edge positioned on the deck in the print station . the positioning assembly includes a stop lever and a position support arrangement . the position support arrangement provides support for the stop lever such that in a first or home position , the stop lever obstructs the longitudinal positioning on the deck beyond the proper print station location . the obstruction is caused by encounter of the stop lever with the leading edge of the envelope . during initiation of the print cycle , the stop lever is repositioned to a second position removing the stop lever from obstructing the leading edge of the envelope . | 6Physics
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a method for estimating the network - layer topology of a telecommunications network is described . in particular , the illustrative embodiment of the present invention estimates the existence and connectivity of nodes in the topology based on the detection of network - wide end - to - end path intersections . this is based on the assumption that pairs of streams of packets that share a common node will interfere and that the interference can be detected in the received streams . in general , this interference is manifested as jitter . by transmitting streams on each pair of end - to - end paths in the network , and detecting interference a matrix of path intersections for the network can be created . using logic and supposition , the topology of the network can be estimated using the matrix of path intersections . once the estimate of the topology is complete , the maintenance and operation of the network can proceed based on the topology . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides a method of preparing a packed sterile solid active pharmaceutical ingredient , in particular sterile steroids such as a glucocorticosteroid acid . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus , method and data structure for generating at least one table in a broadcast environment , are provided . the apparatus includes a generator to generate an event information table and an extended text table . the ett has program guide information for an n - hour span and has a transmission interval . the ett has a transmission interval and program description information according to the eit . the transmission interval of the eit is shorter than the transmission interval of the ett . | 7Electricity
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a device and method for treating bodily conduits involves the application of energy to the smooth muscle tissue of the conduit walls to reduce the bulk of smooth muscle tissue and mucus glands . the irradiation treatment of the smooth muscle tissue causes a reduction in the amount of smooth muscle tissue over time which increases the inner diameter of the body conduit for improved fluid flow and prevents smooth muscle spasms . the treatment is particularly useful in the lungs for treatment of asthma to prevent bronchospasms , increase the airway diameter for improved air exchange , and reduce mucus secretions in the lungs . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a method of producing polyester imides of the formula ## str1 ## by reacting tetracarboxylic acid dianhydrides of the formula ## str2 ## with n , n &# 39 ;- bisdicarboxylic acid diamides of the formula , ho -- z -- nh -- co -- b -- co -- nh -- z -- oh , where a represents a quadrivalent aromatic group with 6 - 32 c atoms , wherein up to 40 % of a may be replaced by a quadrivalent aliphatic group with up to 16 c atoms , b represents a divalent aliphatic or aromatic group with up to 14 c atoms , z represents an alkylene group with 2 - 3 c atoms , and n is a number from 3 to 500 . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention provides a composition based on a starch powder , wheat germ , sio 2 , mgo , al 2 o 3 , fe 2 o 3 , and k 2 o . this composition is extremely useful in treating acid related disorders and reducing the acidity , removing water , deodorizing , from plant oil and extending the oils shelf life of 3 - 5 years instead of the average one - year available . | 0Human Necessities
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a gate driver and a display device , which relate to the technical field of display , and are applicable to the design and manufacture of display devices . the gate driver comprises : a power - off voltage detection circuit and a power - off de - ghosting function circuit connected to the power - off voltage detection circuit , wherein the power - off voltage detection circuit is used for detecting a current voltage state , and outputting a control signal to the power - off de - ghosting function circuit according to the voltage state , so that the power - off de - ghosting function circuit outputs a signal to eliminate power - off ghosting according to the control signal . the gate driver integrates the power - off voltage detection circuit and the power - off de - ghosting function circuit ; the integration level is high , and the display device can eliminate the power - off ghosting without the need to match the selected type of the gate driver and a printed circuit board . | 6Physics
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a data transfer apparatus and method that can make efficient use of a memory and a common bus by controlling a dma controller through descriptor control , and can thereby achieve a data transfer with increased communication processing speed . the data transfer apparatus , which executes a dma transfer by controlling the dma controller through the use of a descriptor , includes : a first storage mechanism for storing descriptor common information that can be shared among a plurality of descriptors ; a second storage mechanism for storing descriptor individual information that differs for each individual descriptor ; and a conversion circuit for taking as inputs the descriptor common information read out of the first storage mechanism and the descriptor individual information read out of the second storage mechanism , and for outputting descriptor information to be supplied to the dma controller . | 6Physics
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an indexing unit in the form of a disc or an endless tape for switching chronometers has a number of programmable switch tabs disposed at an edge of the element forming a unitary structure , the switch tabs being depressable against the influence of a restoring force for positioning selected tabs in at least one programming position for actuating a separate switch device for switching a chronometer . the indexing element is comprised of flexible foil having a number of uniformly spaced incisions at an edge thereof . each tab formed between successive incisions has a free end which may be pressed behind a retaining element for programming the indexing element . | 7Electricity
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a circular knitting machine has sinkers arranged for radially reciprocating around an upper portion of a cylinder , and latch needles arranged around the upper portion &# 39 ; s perimeter for reciprocating along the axis of the cylinder . selected ones of the needles draw down a lay - in yarn while the sinkers between the selected needles remain in a pushed forward position , so that the lay - in yarn overrides the nibs of the sinkers . in a preferred embodiment , each forth needle , and only each fourth needle , is selected to draw down a lay - in yarn , and four sinkers are positioned between each adjacent pair of the selected needles so that the lay - in yarn overrides four nibs between each draw down . the selected and non - selected needles engage jersey yarns at other knitting stations . this circular knitting machine can be adapted from existing knitting machines . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a structural model of the human craniomandibular system , comprises a cranium part , a flexible column formed by a plurality of vertebra parts interconnected by at least two elastic bands and by universal couplings , the top vertebra part rotatably supporting the cranium part . the cranium part is provided in opposite side faces thereof with cavities serving as bearing surfaces . a mandible part has top faces adapted to cooperate with said bearing surfaces and form a joint for movement of the mandible part , according to several degrees of freedom . further , there are provided a hyoid part , a sternum part , a pair of clavicle parts coupled with said sternum part by universal couplings as well as a pair of scapula parts coupled with a respective clavicle part by universal couplings , the aforementioned parts being interconnected by a plurality of resilient members , arranged in pairs , which simulate the muscle functions . | 6Physics
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a process for the preparation heterocyclic indene analogs , especially with the preparation of 4 - hydroxycarbazole or n - protected 4 - hydroxycarbazole , involves cyclocarbonylation followed by saponification . this process avoids high temperatures and high catalyst loadings . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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in an example , time and frequency domain speech enhancement is implemented on a platform having a programmable device , such a pc or a smartphone running an os . echo cancellation is done first in time domain to cancel a dominant portion of the echo . residual echo is cancelled jointly with noise reduction during a subsequent frequency domain stage . the time domain block uses a dual band , shorter length adaptive filter for faster convergence . non - linear residual echo is cancelled based on an echo estimate and an error signal from the adaptive filters . a controller locates regions that had residual echo suppressed and which do not have speech and injects comfort noise . the controller can be full - duplex and operate non - linearly . an agc selectively amplifies the frequency bins , based on the gain function used by the residual echo and noise canceller . | 7Electricity
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an inverter circuit comprises a reactor and a capacitor connected in series to a load to supply the load with a series resonance high - frequency power , a secondary winding provided at the reactor , and means for feeding a voltage generated in the secondary winding back to a power supply through switching means of a thyristor . the switching means is made conductive to feed the voltage generated in the secondary winding back to the power supply when supply voltage detecting means detects that a supply voltage exceeds a predetermined voltage . | 7Electricity
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the test system of the invention uses suppressed ringing connections from a test unit to the customer premise equipment via the central office to establish connections for performing the loop - back test . the suppressed ringing connections are established over standard voice trunks between a switch in the central office and the test unit by a central office service unit such that the number of lines that can be tested simultaneously is limited only by the number of trunks linking the cosu to a switch . because these trunks are relatively inexpensive and simple to install and maintain , the test system of the invention can be readily installed and expanded in the existing network to provide virtually any level of monitoring capability . | 7Electricity
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a system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include , for example , a method for scanning wireless signals in a wide frequency band , measuring power levels in narrow frequency bands from the wireless signals , determining a threshold according to an average wideband power level or at least a portion of the power levels in the narrow frequency bands , detecting from the wireless signals a narrow band interferer based on the threshold , and initiating a strategy for responding to interference in the wide frequency band caused by the detected narrow band interferer . other embodiments are disclosed . | 7Electricity
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