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the invention relates to a display system and method for measuring and displaying ground reaction forces of a human . the system comprising comprises a measurement plate having at least one sensor device for detecting ground reaction forces , which is connected to an evaluation device connected to the measurement plate and a projection device , and the invention also relates to a method for displaying ground reaction forces on a human body . the display system and the method are suitable in particular for measuring the human body and / or prosthetic or orthotic fit components in their relative position to the human body , and for improving the adjustment of a prosthesis set up . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention provides a method for improving operation lifetime of a capacitor module in an electronic circuit employing the capacitor module , comprising the steps of providing two or more capacitor modules of same configuration ; and controlling alternately a respective one of the capacitor modules to operate in the electronic circuit for a first predetermined period of time . the invention also relates to a capacitor control circuit structure for use in a location of an electronic circuit previously occupied by an original capacitor module , and the capacitor control circuit structure exhibits the extended operation lifetime with respect to the original capacitor module . the invention also relates to the use of the capacitor control circuit structure in the electronic applications . | 7Electricity
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a low dielectric material is applied , as by spinning on , over the passivation layer of a semiconductor chip to fill the gaps which may exist between the top layer metal lines , and thereby minimize the possibility of cross talk which might otherwise be present between those lines . | 7Electricity
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a collapsible liquid storage tank for use in a freight container for selectively carrying solid freight and bulk liquid freight includes a substantially rigid gantry having a plurality of support posts , a first frame , a second frame suspended from the gantry , a substantially inelastic flexible fabric container having sidewalls connected between the first frame and the second frame , a water impermeable elastic bladder disposed within the fabric container , and a hoist coupled between the gantry and the second frame for lifting the second frame towards the first frame . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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when a digital camera detects that it has been placed in a demo dock , it resets internal settings to demo defaults and may launch a point - of - purchase dock demo to attract attention . when a customer removes the camera from the demo dock , an interactive demo may begin . the demo may instruct the customer how to interact with the demo or end it . once ended , the camera reverts to normal operation until replaced in the demo dock . methods of using the dock and digital camera are also disclosed . | 7Electricity
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a process for the manufacturing of an integrated circuit including a low operating voltage , high - performance logic circuitry and an embedded memory device having a high operating voltage higher than the low operating voltage of the logic circuitry , providing for : on first portions of a semiconductor substrate , forming a first gate oxide layer for first transistors operating at the high operating voltage ; on second portions of the semiconductor substrate , forming a second gate oxide layer for memory cells of the memory device ; on the first and second gate oxide layers , forming from a first polysilicon layer gate electrodes for the first transistors , and floating - gate electrodes for the memory cells ; forming over the floating - gate electrodes of the memory cells a dielectric layer ; on third portions of the semiconductor substrate , forming a third gate oxide layer for second transistors operating at the low operating voltage ; on the dielectric layer and on the third portions of the semiconductor substrate , forming from a second polysilicon layer control gate electrodes for the memory cells , and gate electrodes for the second transistors ; in the first portions of the semiconductor substrate , forming source and drain regions for the first transistors ; in the second portions of the semiconductor substrate , forming source and drain regions for the memory cells ; in the third portions of the semiconductor substrate , forming source and drain regions for the second transistors . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention discloses a novel milk - fermented product comprising a group of peptides . the peptides are composed from no . 1 to no . 7 of the figure that is selected from the group consisting of fig . 11 to fig . 18 . and the novel milk - fermented product is used for suppressing the reduction of bone mineral density . therefore , the novel milk - fermented product could be a component of foods , nutrient supplement or medicine for treating or preventing osteoporosis . | 0Human Necessities
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a scrubber for exhaust gases comprises a series of nested counter - flow passages including a hot plenum having a star - shaped section . exhaust gases from the hot plenum surge through a liquid bath and flow in a reverse direction through an inclined array of flat , overlapping , spaced mixing vanes , causing turbulence in the exhaust gases and the formation of highly dispersed tiny bubbles , which enhance the solution of gaseous pollutants into the scrubbing liquid . mist eliminator vanes strip entrained liquids from the exhaust gases . the hot plenum , reheats the exhaust gases to an unsaturated level . the scrubber is highly effective in reducing particulate matter , stripping sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide from exhaust gases , and reducing the heat signature and visual evidence thereof . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention is directed towards a process that allows for the adjustment of hydrogen concentration in a syngas product or fischer - tropsch feedstock stream . in particular , the invention is identified as an improved process for producing syngas comprising a secondary chemical reaction , preferably a water gas shift reaction , that allows for the adjustment of the hydrogen concentration in a syngas product stream . ultimately , the present invention is for an improved process for converting hydrocarbon - containing gas to liquid hydrocarbons . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and apparatus for covering vegetation in a cold or windy environment such that the vegetation is protected from frost . the cover includes a sheet of material that has a parameter edge . the parameter edge is folded to form piping and a weight is positioned within the piping to restrain the movement of the cover when the cover is in position over the vegetation . | 0Human Necessities
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time - scaled , sound signals are generated by mixing weighted time - and frequency - domain processed signals , the former signal generally representing speech - based signals while the latter representing music - based signals . the weights applied to each type of signal may be determined by a scaling factor , which in turn is related to the desired speed at which a listener desires to hear a sound signal . in one example of the invention , only stationary signal portions of an input sound signal are used to generate time - scaled processed signals . an adaptive frame - size may also be used to pre - process the separate signals prior to being weighted , which at least decreases the amount of unwanted reverberative sound qualities in a resulting sound signal . together , techniques envisioned by the present invention produce improved , speed adjusted sound signals . | 6Physics
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the invention provides a more effective optical brightener composition for coating paper substrates . the invention includes an optical brightening agent and a glycerol based polymer . this combination results in a composition that provides a surprisingly large whitening effect and does not degrade the shade of the paper . as a result extremely high degrees of whiteness can be achieved without being frustrated by the greening effect . | 3Textiles; Paper
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system and method for disaster recovery , remote installation and restoration of software and / or data over a data network , when a computer system includes a cpu , read / write internal memory means , an optional display , an optional input device , means for communicating with a data network , a bootable device input port and a hard disk , a bootable removable media means with a live operating system that is stored therein is coupled to the computer system a server that comprises a cpu and memory and software components for exchanging encrypted data , software packages , optional subscriber database with licensing information of each subscriber , and optional data files is adapted to communicate with a plurality of computer systems . the removable memory means performs a first boot operation , to scan hardware of the computer system and network connections , to establish networking connections , to establish a secured channel between the communicating means of the computer system and the server , over the networking connection , either within one data network , or over multiple data networks , and to transmit an optionally unique hardware signature over the secured channel to the server , for checking if the configuration that corresponds to the signature exists , and for executing a default process or otherwise , proposing relevant recovery options to the user of the computer system and for preparing appropriate files and software packages for the selected recovery option . | 6Physics
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a tool instrument which has a plurality of elongated tools mounted within a housing . each tool is separately movable relative to the housing between a retracted position located within the housing and an extended position projecting outwardly from the housing . the normal at - rest position for each of the tools is in a locked position relative to the housing . manually pushing onto a button will cause a shaft to be moved to disengage the tools and permit the tools to be moved relative to the housing . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention relates to a method and system for distributed computing an s transform dataset of multidimensional image data of an object . the multidimensional image data are fast fourier transformed into fourier domain producing a fourier spectrum . the respective fourier frequencies are then partitioned into a plurality of portions of frequencies for simultaneously processing . processing of each of the plurality of portions of the fourier frequencies is assigned to a respective processor of a plurality of processors . the fourier spectrum of multidimensional image data and each of the plurality of portions of the fourier frequencies is transmitted to the respective processor . the portions of the fourier frequencies are then simultaneously processed in order to produce the s transform dataset . the s transform data are then collected and stored . the method and system for computing the s transform according to the invention provides a substantially increased computation speed enabling use of the s transform for practical applications in a clinical setting . | 6Physics
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embodiments of the invention provide methods and apparatuses to process optical subsystems . in one aspect , the optical subsystems are polished using an orbital polishing apparatus adapted to polish and clean an optical subsystem interconnect surface . the orbital polishing apparatus is adapted to incrementally advance a movable web of polishing material to provide polishing uniformity and consistent polishing performance device to device . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention describes a highly versatile and effective facial composition containing two very simple human endogenous compounds , glycerin or any other nonvolatile , pharmacologically acceptable , slowly absorbed , water - miscible , liquid organic substance and water , which , when applied topically to facial skin in high concentrations , is surprisingly effective for achieving facial skin improvements . the effect of cosmetic improvements lasts up to 18 hours after one single application of the composition . the novel , clear , transparent , unconventional aqueous composition is especially useful for postmenopausal women . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for identifying an integrated circuit having a latent defect . test data corresponding to a set of integrated circuits is obtained , where the set of integrated circuits was processed on a single substrate . a subject integrated circuit is selected for analysis from within the set . a subset of integrated circuits is identified from within the set , where the subset includes integrated circuits that were located in close proximity on the substrate to the subject integrated circuit . the test data for the subset is analyzed to determine a defect parameter for the subset . the defect parameter for the subset is compared to a threshold . the subject integrated circuit is classified as having a latent defect when the defect parameter for the subset violates the threshold , and the subject integrated circuit is classified as not having a latent defect when the defect parameter for the subset does not violate the threshold . | 6Physics
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a novel feed source for ruminants is prepared from the annual herbaceaous plant cephalaria joppensis . the plant can be raised in the field , harvested and treated as hay or ensiled . feed preparations such as total mixed rations including the harvested plant can form a substitute to roughage sources of the prior art without degrading the quality of the feed in terms of animal welfare and milk quality and quantity . | 0Human Necessities
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a system suitable for making buildings , comprising : modular , easily to assemble components which are in the form of polylateral frames and which consist of at least three sub - components , each formed by standard elements having means for reciprocal coupling . said standard elements having a core made of co - polymeric material and being coated by a common skin - like layer made basically of carbon , glass - fiber compositions . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a milking apparatus for extracting milk from a human breast has a funnel shaped receiver positionable over the breast attached to a conduit and receiver bottle for receiving extracted milk . an adaptor is provided such that different types of suction pumps may be used in conjunction with the apparatus in response to the needs of the user . a pressure adjusting mechanism is associated with the adaptor which is operated automatically or manually to relieve excess suction exerted by a selected suction pump on the breast . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention is a motion training method . the motion of golf swing will be emphasized . in order to guide a golfer through a proper swing , his / her swing must be analyzed first . to analyze the swing , a set of frame photos will be needed . from those frame photos , the invented method will provide a rule based method to calculate the body mechanics / forces of the golfer . once the body mechanics / forces are known , the system will then determine the swing is correct or incorrect . if the swing is incorrect , the system will then make suggestions to the golfer about how to correct his / her swing . | 0Human Necessities
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formulations have been developed to treat or reduce the spread of respiratory infections , especially chronic or drug resistant infections , particularly tuberculosis , severe acute respiratory syndrome , meningococcal meningitis , respiratory syncytial virus , influenza , and small pox . formulations include a drug or vaccine in the form of a microparticle , nanoparticle , or aggregate of nanoparticles , and , optionally , a carrier , which can be delivered by inhalation . giving the drugs via an inhaler sidesteps the problems associated with oral or injectable drugs by bypassing the stomach and liver , and delivering the medication directly into the lungs . in one embodiment , the particle containing the agent is a large porous aerosol particle . in another embodiment , the particles are nanoparticles , which can be administered as porous nanoparticle aggregates with micron diameters that disperse into nanoparticles following administration . optionally , the nanoparticles are coated , such as with a surfactant or protein coating . the formulation may be administered as a powder or administered as a solution or via an enteral or non - pulmonary parenteral route of administration . the formulation is preferably administered as a pulmonary formulation . in the preferred embodiment for treatment of tb , the vaccine is a bcg vaccine that is stable at room temperature , or is an antibiotic effective against tb , such as capreomycin or pa - 824 , loaded at a very high percentage into the microparticles or nanoparticles . in one embodiment , a patient is treated with formulations delivering both antibiotic and vaccine . | 0Human Necessities
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there is provided a method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer , comprising : performing heating so that metals dissolve into semiconductors of the wafer to form a semiconductor - metal compound ; and performing cooling so that the formed semiconductor - metal compound retrogradely melt to form a mixture of the metals and the semiconductors . according to embodiments of the present invention , it is possible to achieve wafers of a high purity applicable to the semiconductor manufacture . | 7Electricity
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a grid management service for deploying legacy code applications on the grid , without modification of the legacy code , the service having a three layer architecture that is adapted to sit on existing standardised grid architectures , comprising a front end layer for permitting selection of a desired legacy code application , and for creating a legacy code instance in response to the selection ; a resource layer , for defining a legacy code job environment ; and a back end layer , for submitting a job for said desired legacy code application , together with information relating to said job environment , for submission to a job manager that arranges for said job to be executed on grid resources . | 7Electricity
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novel compounds are disclosed as potent inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme and as orally effective antihypertensive agents . the compounds have the general formula : ## str1 ## | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and apparatus for adjusting the color of a reproduction image in an image reproduction device are provided . the color adjusting apparatus for an image reproduction device includes : an average saturation calculation unit calculating the saturation of each color component in an input image signal ; a user input unit for a user to input a control signal for color adjustment ; an equalization generation unit generating graphic equalization by referring to the calculated saturation of each color of the average saturation calculation unit and the control signal for color adjustment from the user input unit ; an image display unit visually displaying the graphic eq to the user ; and an image signal processing unit converting the input image signal into a reproduction image signal by referring to the control signal for color adjustment from the user input unit . | 6Physics
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an address bus control system is provided of the type in which a controller including a central processing unit is connected through an address bus and a data bus to hardware modules which control equipment to be controlled . an address space defined by an address bus includes a discrimination space for discriminating the attribute of the hardware module and a function space for allocating and clearing an address space for a function interface of the hardware module . the attribute of a hardware module connected to a connector having a corresponding address is recognized using the discrimination space . the function interface of each hardware module is assigned a space within the function space in accordance with the contents of the discrimination space in concern , or the assigned space is canceled . an address of the function space can be allocated to only a necessary function interface , merely by connecting the hardware module to the connector , allowing to set up hardware modules equal to or larger than the total address space . | 6Physics
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the present invention teaches methods for using a point - and - click interface to allow developers to create visual relationships between apis and gui components . further , the present invention uses interactive machine learning to learn from developer actions . the present invention will assist developers by providing recommendations on how their application should compile to a target platform . developers may then configure their app and its connection to apis directly from the present invention &# 39 ; s point - and - click interface . the invention also teaches methods for visual recognition of data structures to allow sections of data to be targeted by a system that matches targeted data to a gui component . the visual recognition system allows any type of data to move between systems and have required protocols applied at run time instead of during development in the way traditional software works . | 7Electricity
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an on - chip vertically stacked decoupling capacitor includes a hardmask film formed between the capacitor dielectric and the lower electrode . the manufacturing process used to form the capacitor takes advantage of the hardmask film and enables the capacitor to be formed over a low - k dielectric material . attack of the underlying low - k dielectric material is suppressed during the etching and stripping processes used to form the capacitor , due to the presence of the hardmask . the low - k dielectric film provides for a reduced parasitic capacitance between adjacent conductive wires formed in the low - k dielectric material and therefore provides for increased levels of integration . | 7Electricity
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r or s - 1 - phenyl - 1 , 3 - propanediols having optical purity of 100 % ee were obtained by recrystallization of r or s - 1 - phenyl - 1 , 3 - propanediols having optical purity of 20 % ee to below 100 % ee , the last diols are represented by the formula , ## str1 ## it is possible to obtain optically pure 1 - phenyl - 3 - propanediols from optically impure 1 - phenyl - 1 , 3 - propanediols by a simple method . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a parking system and method is disclosed . the system facilitates coordination and communication between users to aid in parking transactions . for instance , one user may wish to occupy the parking spot of another user . the system and method allows users to display parking spots in the system such that they can be viewed by other users , and to request or to book parking spots posted by other users . the system may include an exchange medium in the form of points that can be swapped for parking spots or any other currency or payment method to incentivize the transfer of parking spots between users . the database may include any kind of parking spot from any source , including parking spots posted by other users on streets with free parking . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a method for transmitting data via a physical channel in a communication system , the channel being used by at least one first communication device and one second communication device and transmitting data with a defined bit rate . according to the present invention , the data to be transmitted is composed of load data and identification data for identifying the second communication device , the load data and identification data are coded separately from one another , the respective coding takes place in such a way that an identical bit rate is achieved after the coding operation for the load data and the identification data and the rate is matched to the bit rate that has been defined for the physical channel by a rate matching mode , which defines which bits are punctured or repeated in a data stream . the rate matching model for load data and identification data is identical . | 7Electricity
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a hierarchical and modular clock programmable delay circuit structure is described that can achieve almost unlimited fine resolution and unlimited delay range . the same circuit may also be applied to critical circuits that require fine adjustment in timing applications . the modular design allows the circuit and its layout to be synthesized by software to achieve desired delay resolution and range . constant capacitive load of internal node enhances the linearity of achieved delay by digital controls . | 7Electricity
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a recording deice includes a cylinder of heat - sensitive ink ribbon , a rewinding cylinder , and a marking header . the device prevents unused segments of ribbon being left between markings . the device has a moving support guiding the ribbon along an additional path , a braking mechanism for the cylinder . when the ribbon is tractioned and the cylinder is braked , the support is forced to move against the action of an elastic element , reducing the additional path . thus , after a marking the ribbon and the support move back to so that the next marking is made immediately after the first marking . the braking mechanism , after one or more markings , are released , unrolling a length of ribbon from the cylinder , then braking again , with the process repeated . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a plurality of lighting fixtures with interchangeable sensors and transmitters are displayed for sale to the consuming public such that a customer of such a display may easily choose a specific lighting fixture and combine it with a specific sensor and / or transmitter enabling the customer to buy a lighting fixture meeting a customer &# 39 ; s aesthetic and functional requirements . | 6Physics
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a voltage reference circuit for generating various selectable voltage reference values with temperature independence is disclosed wherein a band - gap voltage reference circuit portion , that produces a temperature independent band - gap voltage reference v bg output , has a cascode current mirror circuit portion coupled thereto in such manner that a selectable voltage reference v ref is output with the temperature coefficient of the selected voltage reference canceled . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present disclosure teaches a practical method and apparatus for providing accurate , economic drinking water testing using materials available worldwide : a mirror 10 , cell - phone 20 , and a plastic bag 30 . cell - phone 20 contains a c # computer application which captures color digital images of water whose water quality is desired , processes said color digital images , and displays information suitable for determining water quality on said cell - phone . the present invention is susceptible to use by the majority of persons capable of cell - phone operation . | 7Electricity
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a flexible lamination method is provided for joining primary ink jet components . essentially , the existing thermosetting construction techniques are replaced with a thermoplastic construction by replacing epoxy with sheet plastic during the lamination process . the flexible lamination joins primary ink jet components . thermoplastic films have a high viscosity at lamination temperatures . this high viscosity holds bonding material in the area intended by elimination of wicking . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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diesters of 1 , 4 - cyclohexane dicarboxylate are surprisingly more efficient pvc plasticizers and fuse pvc faster and at a lower temperature than similar phthalates or terephthalate diesters . hydrogenated orthophthalate diesters are slower fusing , i . e ., require higher temperatures , than do the corresponding orthophthalate diesters . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an ocean wave driven energy device that uses the power of ocean waves to continually lift and lower a float which in turn lifts or lowers one side of a lever arm about a stationary pivot point thereby driving down or raising a piston , which is attached to the opposite side of the lever arm , thru a cylinder which in turn causes large volumes of air to move . that air is funneled to drive turbines which produce electric power . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention provides a dynamic chair having a deterministic motion path that allows a variety to different paths to be selected depending of needs of user . by changing the ratio between drive wheels that control the pitch and roll of the seat , motion paths can be selected to help a person assume and / or avoid certain postures while seated . embodiments of the present invention move the seat of the dynamic chair through a deterministic path to dictate how often and when the seat is in a level position with respect to pitch and roll . | 0Human Necessities
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a method is provided that affords user selectable functionality through a touch screen . the method includes defining active areas on the touch screen , each active area being associated with at least one functional set . according to the method , input actions are detected at the touch screen with each input action being defined by at least one of a touch event and a release event occurring at the touch screen . the method determines when a series of at least three input actions occurs within a common active area and produces an operation command based on the number of input actions in the series and upon the active area in which the series of input actions occur . in accordance with an alternative embodiment , a touch screen system is provided having user selectable functionality . the touch screen system includes a display screen that presents information indicative of an active area . the active area is associated with at least one functional set . the touch screen system further includes a sensor unit located proximate to the touch screen for sensing at least one of a touch event and a release event . the touch screen further includes a processor that determines when a series of at least three input actions occurs within a common active area . the processor produces an operation command based on a number of the input actions in the series and based upon the common active area . | 6Physics
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an interactive system provides journaling and life coaching . storage of information , images and the like is provided . users can request referrals to product and service vendors providing appropriate advice , goods and services as may be desired at specific stages of life . the system can be divided into life phase portions , to assist in keeping of journals or memories at specific phases of life , and to provide information and advice appropriate to experiences one encounters at those particular phases . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a focus detecting apparatus , includes multiple detecting zones situated in a focal plane , an orientation changing mechanism which changes the orientations of images formed in these zones , an image separating device which separate these images into image pairs , and multiple sensors . the multiple sensors have a different positional relationship than that of the multiple detecting zones which detect the image pairs . | 6Physics
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a system and method for preventing piracy of a given software application limits the number of times that such software application is activated . a given software application must be activated in order to become fully functional . the user must provide a unique software identification code , relating to the specific software which the user is attempting to activate , to a remote provider . the remote provider determines the number of times that such specific software has already been activated , and provides an activation code to the user unless the number of activations exceeds a predetermined threshold . once activated , the software becomes fully operational , and the user is allowed complete access to its functions . | 7Electricity
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the combination of an optical sight and an attachable / detachable adjustable range sighting device accessory , in which the optical sight comprises a support and an array of fixedly positioned fiber optics sighting devices carried by the support ; and the accessory comprising a displaceable fiber optics sighting device and a mechanism for shifting the position of the displaceable fiber optics device relative to the array of fixedly positioned sighting devices . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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mid - distillate hydrocarbon fuels , preferably having initial boiling points above 350 ° f ., are separated e . g . by prep - hplc into non - aromatic and aromatic fractions which are used to set 0 % aromatics and 100 % aromatics on an nir spectrophotometer . from nir aromatic band absorbances of unknown samples , their percent aromatics is determined using this two - point calibration and the beer - lambert equation . preferred nir bands of 1650 - 1700 and 2120 - 2256 exhibit excellent correlation with aromatics content . also similar techniques measure sulfur through correlation with the benzothiophenic band and its overtones and combination bands , or possibly directly . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and means for protecting valuables is disclosed . an anti - theft handbag is comprised of multiple segments which separate upon extraordinary pulling . a first segment is detachably secured to a second segment via a break - away pocket . | 0Human Necessities
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an entertainment system has a personal computer as the heart of the system with a large screen vga quality monitor as the display of choice . the system has digital satellite broadcast reception , decompression and display capability with multiple radio frequency remote control devices which transmit self identifying signals and have power adjustment capabilities . these capabilities are used to provide context sensitive groups of keys which may be defined to affect only selected applications running in a windowing environment . in addition , the remote control devices combine television and vcr controls with standard personal computer keyboard controls . a keyboard remote also integrates a touchpad which is food contamination resistant and may also be used for user verification . included in the system is the ability to recognize verbal communications in video signals and maintain a database of such text which is searchable to help identify desired programming in real time . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a processor and a method for a processor comprising processing means , the method comprising the steps of — admitting a data packet to the processing means based at least partly on a value of a first credit , parameter and a first limit of the first credit parameter ,— decreasing the value of the first credit parameter if the data packet is admitted to the processing means , and — increasing the value of the first credit parameter , in dependence on a value of a second credit parameter , based on which a data packet is admitted to the processing means . | 7Electricity
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an extraction and opening system of vehicle distribution box lids applicable to electric distribution boxes in vehicles of the type having an opening system by means of hinges or by means of its complete extraction , since the box has a cylindrical pin on one of its sides being introduced into the hinges arranged on the box lid . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method is disclosed herein for treating a polymeric surface to resist non - specific binding of biomolecules and attachment of cells . the method includes the steps of : imparting a charge to the polymeric surface to produce a charged surface ; exposing the charged surface to a nitrogen - rich polymer to form a polymerized surface ; exposing the polymerized surface to an oxidized polysaccharide to form an aldehyde surface ; and exposing the aldehyde surface to a reducing agent . advantageously , a method is provided which produces surfaces that resist non - specific protein binding and cell attachment and that avoids the use of photochemical reactions or prior art specially designed compounds . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a semiconductor memory device having a prom with an output register has an initialize input terminal and a programmable initial data memory cell for each bit . when an initialize input signal is supplied to the initialize input terminal , the output register is cleared or present in accordance with the content of the initial data memory cell , whereby the reduction of adaptability caused by a decrease in input terminals can be prevented , a circuit arrangement can be simplified , and a high degree of integration and high - speed operation can be achieved . | 6Physics
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a high pressure pump system for use with a hydraulic engine system , such as a fuel injection system or a compression release brake system , provides variable delivery of pressurized fluid using sleeve metering principles . the relative position of metering sleeves with respect to pumping pistons is controlled electro - hydraulically by a control circuit . the control circuit receives pressurized fluid from the pump delivery gallery or another high pressure area and , using a pressure reducer , reduces the operating pressure within the control circuit to a substantially constant pressure lower than the pump output pressure . lower operating pressure within the control circuit improves the manufacturability of the control circuit components and helps to achieve better control of the pump output . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a belt cleaning device includes a cleaning part positioned to be capable of being in contact with a surface of a belt , the cleaning part having a bias voltage and including a cleaning roller , and a metal roller . a scraping member is in contact with surface of the metal roller of the cleaning part . a conductive holding member holds the scraping member . a conductive member is disposed proximate to the cleaning part . a same potential keeping part includes at least a first connection member which is configured to electrically connect the cleaning part and the conductive holding member and to electrically connect the conductive holding member and the metal roller , and keeps the conductive member and the cleaning part at approximately the same potential . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to an abutment capable of accommodating core crowns manufactured at various angles and functioning as a healing abutment having a cap attached thereto , to a method for manufacturing dental implant prostheses using the abutment , and to a method for implant surgery using the abutment wherein the abutment consists of an artificial tooth crown for an abutment formed in an upper portion of a fixture and is directly bonded using cement rather than using a healing abutment , and grooves are further formed in the upper portion of the abutment and the lower portion of the crown so as to widen the contact area between the abutment and the crown , and the abutment has a protrusion at a side surface thereof . | 0Human Necessities
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method for handling a substrate with polarizable molecules including providing a carrier with a first junction electrode and disposing the substrate between the first junction electrode and a second junction electrode . fixing the substrate on the carrier is achieved by applying a voltage between the first junction electrode and the second junction electrode , so that the polarizable molecules are polarized . after removing the second junction electrode , the substrate remains fixed on the carrier . | 7Electricity
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method for chemical bonding of fiberglass fibers to steel surfaces to prepare the steel for bonding with carbon composite material . this fiber - bonding step greatly increases the strength of the subsequent metal - composite bond . the fiberglass fibers which are chemically bonded to the steel provide a high surface area interface to entangle with carbon fibers in the composite component , and thereby inhibit crack formation on the boundary surface between the steel and composite components when they are bonded together . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a thin film having a large high kerr rotation angle is formed of a compound having a composition represented by the following formula : j . sub . x l . sub . y q . sub . wherein j : at least one of f , cl , br and i ; l : at least one of b , c , al , si , p , as , sb , bi , se , te , ti , v , cr , mn , ni , ga , ge , zr , nb and mo ; q : at least one of fe and co ; x : a value of 3 - 80 ; and y : a value satisfying the following equation : 3 ≦ x + y ≦ 80 the film is produced by reacting a halogen or halogen - containing gas , which has occurred as a result of decomposition of a halogen compound , with a metal plasma or halogen - containing metal plasma and allowing the resultant component to deposit as a thin film on a substrate . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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chlorine - resistant elastic polyurethane urea fibers containing hydrotalcites coated with metal fatty acid salts which are useful in aqueous , chlorine - containing environments , such as for swimming pool liners , and process for their production . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a sample stage for electron microscope according to an embodiment of the invention includes at least two actuators capable of expanding and contracting or capable of swinging for moving a target sample in a predetermined direction . with a coordination of the two actuators , various controls are available by combining the operations of the two actuators . accordingly , a stage mechanism capable of reducing a stop drift as well as moving a stage can be provided . | 7Electricity
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an fsk signal modulator is provided in a transmitter which receives desired information to be transmitted on its input and which modulates the information to be transmitted to transmit a binary fsk signal . a counter counts a value of addition with the value of addition modified in accordance with a predetermined rule , depending on the value specified by the information to be transmitted , and for holding the counted value . the count value is determined by a threshold value decision circuit with respect to a threshold value . the result from the decision is output in the form of binary fsk signal . an fsk signal modulator will be provided which is simplified in circuit constitution . | 7Electricity
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a synchronous dynamic random access memory comprises a save register for temporarily storing in a write cycle read data read from one of memory cells in a preceding read cycle , and a selector for selecting data from the save register or data from a read section . the saved data is output in a next read cycle succeeding the write cycle in which the data is saved . | 6Physics
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transmission parameters for the transmission of at least one ticker information are transmitted during signaling of the transmission parameters for at least one multimedia data stream for a session , the parameters establishing an additional logical transmission channel for the transmission of ticker information , specifying the transmission protocol and the payload type and inserting a source information which shows the source of the ticker information . a session description protocol embedded in a session initiation protocol is used to describe and administer the transmission parameters . the invention allows the signaling for the additional information or ticker information to be implemented into existing network protocols for packet - oriented networks with only minor additional signaling and transmission operations . | 7Electricity
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a sheet post - treatment apparatus with a sorting apparatus for containing sheets discharged in a plurality of sort bins , a connecting unit for introducing sheets discharged into the sorting apparatus , a sheet discharge tray for use in a non - sort mode provided independently of the sorting apparatus for piling thereon the sheets discharged , and a changeover device for selectively changing over bewteen a first mode for introducing the sheets discharged into the sorting apparatus through the connecting unit , and a second mode for introducing the sheets into the sheet discharge tray when in a non - sort mode . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a filter bag with removable ring and handle suitable for use with high pressure filter housings includes a two - piece ring which is assembled together with a filter bag without the need for stitching or welding and includes a handle as an integral part of one of the rings to facilitate removal of the filter bag from a filter housing . a method of assembling a filter bag with a removable ring and handle for removal of the filter from a filter housing is disclosed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system for phase detection in page - based optical data storage involves a number of features that may be used individually or in combination to provide optimizations and to facilitate the heterodyne detection of the modulated readout signal beam . in one aspect , alignment sensors provide signals indicative of angular misalignment between the heterodyne reference beam and the signal beam , and a feedback control system aligns the reference beam with respect to the signal beam . in another aspect , a differential detection approach is utilized . in yet another aspect , a scanning approach is used wherein the reference beam is scanned over approximately a wavelength of phase difference to cause interference fringes to shift over the photodetector pixel array . each pixel detects the signal at the phase value that cancels out localized variations of the wavefront , thus increasing the tolerance of the system to phase errors and to angular misalignments . | 6Physics
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an improved transmitter having protection from undesired out - of - band radiation caused by high frequency components in a supplied signal to be transmitted uses means for determining when the supplied signal is such as to cause out - of - band radiation . a resulting control signal then reduces the amplitude of the higher frequency components of the supplied signal relative to the remainder of the signal , thereby preventing out - of - band radiation . | 7Electricity
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an improved method for filing and sealing tooth cavities involves the use of a cement composition which exhibits several advantages over existing orthograde and retrograde filling materials , including the ability to set in an aqueous environment . in a preferred embodiment , the cement composition comprises portland cement , or variations in the composition of such cement , which exhibit favorable physical attributes sufficient to form an effective seal against reentrance of infectious organisms . | 0Human Necessities
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disclosed is a device for manually controlling the position of switching means which have two extreme positions a and c and an intermediate position b . said device comprises a crank and a crankpin . the invention is characterized by the fact that the device comprises a translationally movable sliding member that has a neutral position and is provided with guideways , within which the crankpin is displaced . said guideways allow the crankpin to be guided towards three areas of the sliding member , in which the position thereof is stable and which correspond to the three positions of the switching means , when the sliding member is moved towards the neutral position . the inventive device has the advantage of being simple while allowing a change in the state of the motor which operates the closing element , darkening element , or sun - shading element , or sun - shading element to be controlled by means of a single movement of a rod . | 7Electricity
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a system for populating patient records by use of evidence - based relational database , which compares the medical practitioners diagnoses to predetermined responses , to produce accurate patient chart notes and the integration of stored and generated data into clinical and administrative medical record keeping and billing . episodic encounters are developed into cases for a specific patient under the care of a practitioner . the subjective symptoms from the patient and the objective observations of the care provider concurrent with the episode are used to form a diagnosis which presents a treatment regimen from an evidence - based relational database and populates medical and administrative templates . patient history and updated information are retained in the database . “ best practice ” treatment plans are continually placed in the relational database from practice guides and experts in the field . | 6Physics
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the present invention provides a motor drive system that is substantially more robust than those of the prior art . generally , the motor drive system provides a redundant communication topology with the drives , thereby greatly reducing the chance of failure by a fault in the drive - to - drive communication link . specifically , the motor drive system includes a plurality of motor drives joined by a communication media . each motor drive has a motor control circuit configured to control the speed of an electric motor and a media access control unit having two communication modules . each communications module includes a transmitter and a receiver joined to the communications media . a set of routing switches in the media access control unit joins the communication modules to connect the motor drives in an independent primary and a secondary ring communicating data for controlling the motor drives . | 7Electricity
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apparatus and methods for auditing a transaction record are provided . the transaction record may correspond to a credit card transaction . the auditing may include identifying a surcharge violation . the surcharge violation may be an unlawful surcharge . the auditing may identify patterns of double surcharging . transaction - level auditing may include ensuring that a surcharge is returned upon a product return . a mobile wallet application may allow consumers to access and / or report merchant surcharge compliance activity . functionality may include surcharge receipt scanning for use in crosschecking authenticity of a consumer report . additional crosscheck functionality provided by geographic location support . embodiments may include a registry for merchants that certify their surcharge calculations . | 6Physics
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a distributed shared memory multiprocessor computer system is provided , which has a number of processors and is divided into partitions . each partition has within it one or more of the processors , and may also have memory or cache and other related hardware . although each partition works together and communicates with other partitions to share computational load , the partitions each are independently operable and execute an independent copy of the operating system . the partitions comprise additional features to enable removal of a partition from the operating computer system , and to enable insertion of hardware into the operating computer system . | 6Physics
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a stable mouth wash or dentifrice composition containing stabilized chlorine dioxide and phosphates is disclosed for reducing the motility of and killing microbial pathogens . the preferred concentration ranges are between about 0 . 005 %- 0 . 5 % chlorine dioxide , and between about 0 . 02 %- 3 . 0 % phosphate . the phosphate retards escape of chlorine dioxide in the ph range typically found in a mouth . | 0Human Necessities
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a countertop cooking device such as a slow cooker or rice cooker which operates to initially reach a heat within the cooking cavity sufficient for sauteeing or braising food . a microprocessor communicating with a temperature sensor monitors the cooking cavity in order to sense drops in temperature . when a sudden drop in temperature occurs due to the addition of liquid to the cooking cavity , the device is caused to drop to a lower cooking temperature appropriate for boiling , simmering , or maintaining food warmth . | 7Electricity
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a thin - film - transistor organic electroluminescent device comprises : a substrate ; a plurality of stripes of first conductive lines ; a plurality of stripes of second conductive lines , intersecting the first conductive lines ; a plurality of functional elements located at the intersections of the first conductive lines and the second conductive lines , including a transistor having a drain , a source and a gate ; a cathode mounted on the surface of the substrate and connected to the drain ; an anode mounted on the cathode ; and at least one organic electroluminescent medium sandwiched between the cathode and the anode ; wherein the cathode and the first conductive lines are made of the same material . | 7Electricity
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in a multiplexed and microprocessor - based data acquisition system involving temperature measurement with temperature resistor thermometer devices , automatic signal substitution for calibration is effected without physically interrupting the measurement signal path by taking three measurements between the three wires at the input and using with the microprocessor a cancellation algorithm . | 6Physics
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an interface driver circuit , for use in a programmable energy load controller system , comprises a pair of optically - coupled input sections , respectively receiving data and a special signal of digital nature and a first voltage polarity . a buffer amplifier section is coupled to the data input circuit for driving a twisted - wire transmission line , coupled to the paralleled inputs of a plurality of receivers , with logic signals alternating essentially between ground potential and the first voltage at the first polarity ; a second amplifier section is enabled by the special signal input section and impresses a voltage of the remaining polarity across the interface driver circuit output when commanded at the special signal input , regardless of the state of the data signal at the first input . | 7Electricity
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a method , apparatus and computer product for modeling and analyzing additional services incorporated into a voice - over - ip configuration composed of a plurality of components is disclosed . the method comprises the steps of representing selected ones of the plurality of components and relationships among the selected components , wherein said component representations are selected from the group of configuration non - specific representations consisting of : voip voicemailservice , voipvoiceconferenceservice , itservices , erpservices , crmservices , webservices and supportservices , and wherein the representations of relationships are selected from the group of configuration non - specific representations consisting of : hostedby / hostsservices and integrates / integratedin , providing a mapping between a plurality of first events and a plurality of second events occurring in the selected components , the mapping representing the relationships along which the first events propagate among the selected components , and determining at least one first event based on at least one of the plurality of second events by determining a measure between each of a plurality of relationship values associated with the plurality of first events and the plurality of second events . | 7Electricity
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the object of the invention is a rolled , forged or extruded aluminum alloy product more than 12 mm thick , heat treated by solutionizing , quenching and artificial aging , with a microstructure characterized by the following parameters : the fraction of recrystallized grains measured between one - quarter thickness and mid - thickness of the final wrought product is smaller than 35 % by volume ; the characteristic intercept distance between recrystallized areas is greater than 250 μm , preferably greater than 300 μm and most preferably greater than 350 μm . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an improved diaper container to temporarily store soiled diapers prior to final disposal thereof which is characterized by an outer fluid impervious shell provided with a removably mounted liner . the liner comprises a pad of non - woven synthetic fibers impregnated with an odor adsorbing material , such as activated carbon . the outer shell is provided with a hinged lid for access to the interior of the container and the liner is slideably mounted within the outer shell in a snut fit with the inner walls of the outer shell . the activated carbon entraps noxious odors within the liner to effectively prevent the odors from escaping from the container when it is opened . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to a novel method for inhibiting the growth , elaboration and / or replication of hiv in human patients and to the prevention and treatment of human acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and other diseases caused by retroviral infection . in preferred aspects , the present invention provides a method for the use of a novel class of oligodeoxynucleotides consisting of 4 - thio - 2 ′- deoxyuridylate units for the prevention and treatment of both wild - type and drug - resistant human immunodeficiency virus 1 , the causative pathogen of aids . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a gun caddy comprising a belt and a pocket depending from the belt to receive the butt of a rifle or shotgun . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a fluid treatment system for treating feed water includes a first tubular member having first and second ends , at least one second tubular member having first and second ends , a pump positioned within the first tubular member , a filtering membrane positioned within the second tubular member , a first end cap for receiving the first ends of the first and second tubular members , and a second end cap for receiving the second ends of the first and second tubular members . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a wireless air - volume damper control system for regulating air balance in a ducted network , the damper control system having one damper or more damper units installable in the ducted network at locations where air flow in the terminal can be adjusted , the damper units each having a damper blade with a motor to pivot the blade , a power source for powering the motor and pivoting the blade , a receiver and electronic circuitry that operates the motor in response to signals received by the receiver with a portable remote controller having inputs controls and a transmitter that transmits signals to the receiver for operation of the damper unit and a flow volume measuring device for measuring the volume of air flowing in the terminal , the airflow being adjusted by signals from the transmitter of the remote controller in response to measurements from the flow volume measuring device . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and apparatus are disclosed for efficient endothermic processing of liquids and the precipitation of dissolved elements and chemical compounds . improvements over prior systems include system layout , components and modes of operation of the system . applications of the system include destruction of toxic wastes and sewage treatment , precipitation of chemical compounds and elements including metals from solution , sterilization and water purification , catalytic formation of chemical compounds , and processing of hydrocarbons . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an optical tunable laser design for the optical telecommunication industry is disclosed in this invention . this new design is economical , reliable , robust and with superior optical performances . the design offers broadband tunability , high output power , narrow laser line - width and high smsr . and in addition , the tunable laser is distinguishable from conventional designs by the mere facts that there are no moving parts , therefore , making it very reliable , and the tuning method of this invention is non - thermal and non - mechanical making its tuning very fast in the sub - millisecond range . in the manufacturing front , it is low cost and easy to produce . it can be achieved with automation equipment like those used in the ic placement and pc assembly industry , therefore , the products as that disclosed in this invention can be provided with significantly reduced production costs and marketed with very competitive price . | 7Electricity
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protective devices that are substantially simultaneously used as adjustable weighted resistance training devices are disclosed . more specifically , embodiments of the present invention are directed to improved , adjustably weighted protective shin guards that can extend to integrate instep protection . | 0Human Necessities
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a butterfly valve having a split sealing ring in a groove in the interior of the passageway therethrough , the sealing ring having mating ends of a tongue and groove construction or the like . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention discloses a micro camera lens , comprising three aspheric lenses and a diaphragm , wherein , the three lenses have positive diopter , negative diopter , and positive diopter , respectively , and meet the following expression : vp 1 & gt ; 50 and vp 2 & lt ; 35 ; where , vp 1 and vp 2 are abbe numbers of the first lens and second lens , respectively . since the micro camera lens provided in the present invention employs a combination of aspheric lens , the resolving power of the entire lens is enhanced , and the lens has excellent imaging quality ; in addition , in an appropriate optical parameter design , the lens has lower tolerance sensitivity and improved tolerance limit , and can be produced reliably by mass production . thus , the micro camera lens provided in the present invention attains favorable technical efficacies . | 6Physics
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a variable length coding method is provided . the method comprises comparing corresponding portions of a present picture and a previous picture received by a video encoder ; and performing coding by fixing a cod flag of the present picture at a certain value , if said corresponding portions are similar to each other . | 7Electricity
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this invention describes a pharmaceutical compound which has the capsid protein of dengue virus and which is capable of inducing , in the receptor , a protective immune response before the viral challenge , without inducing the ab - dependent enhancement phenomenon . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of managing nested monitor locks in a computer program is provided for an application having at least a first thread and a second thread wherein a non - synchronized procedure is processed by the application . the first thread executes an outer software module while the second thread executes an inner software module . a processing state of the second thread code is preserved before the second thread is configured to release an outer monitor of the outer software module . the first thread acquires the outer monitor of the outer software module so that actions may be completed . upon completion of actions by the first thread , the outer monitor of the outer software module is released . the processing state of the second thread is restored , such that , actions of the second thread are allowed to be completed . | 6Physics
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a device is provided which passes light of preselected wavelengths through a fluid or vapor to be tested . the light is detected after it has passed through the fluid or vapor . upon detection , a voltage is created which is proportional in amplitude to the detected light strength for each wavelength of light . these voltages are compared to produce a ratio which represents the condition of the fluid or vapor which is tested . when the ratio is outside of preselected boundaries , control signals are generated which may trigger alarms or otherwise respond to the condition . | 6Physics
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a dual - tank liquid storage tank system comprises a lined primary storage tank disposed within a lined secondary tank . construction of the system involves rolling out a secondary tank liner over an engineered base course , and then laying out a primary tank liner over the secondary tank liner , with an outer portion of the primary tank liner rolled up to fit within the primary tank perimeter . the primary tank &# 39 ; s perimeter wall is then assembled from wall panels resting on the secondary tank liner , and then the primary tank liner rolled out and deployed over the primary tank wall . an outer portion of the secondary tank liner is then rolled up toward the primary tank wall , and the secondary tank &# 39 ; s perimeter wall is assembled from wall panels resting on the base course . the secondary tank liner is then rolled out and deployed over the secondary tank wall . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an apparatus and method for performing high speed interruption of the flow of a very fine , high pressure , high speed water jet 12 of the type used to cut foods , paper , and other goods . the water jet 12 is interrupted by a pivotal blocking bar 22 within a blocker housing . the blocking bar 22 is pivoted in a collar 24b to a first desired position out of the path of water jet 12 or to a second desired position for blocking the path of water jet 12 . a pivot arm 28 , controlled by an output shaft 30 of a rotary actuator 32 , controls the rotation of the blocking bar 22 . a high pressured airflow is introduced into the device for controlling the exhaustion of blocked water within the device and for cooling the rotary actuator 32 . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a mixing and delivery machine for flowable materials having on - site and towable mobility for mixing , hydrating , and delivering an admixture such as cementious mix , concrete , binder , graveled sand , mold sand and various other mixtures via an extended auger and elevatable hopper is used to facilitate both loading and releasing the hopper contents into the feed end of the auger . the auger is driven by a primemover and a wheel set on the machine facilitates the raising and lowering of the delivery end of the mixing auger . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a single phase , rotary electromagnetic actuator comprising first and second stator assemblies , located in oppositely facing spaced apart positions along a common central axis , permits a magnetized disc magnet rotor to rotate about the common axis free of any magnetic attractive forces normally tending to move the disc magnet longitudinally along the axis , or alternatively to be located in a position to create a desired longitudinal attractive force . the entire assembly is maintained in operative positions by a circular belt which provides an inward facing lip on each side of which the stator assemblies are seated and which determines the magnetic airgap spacing for the disc . the invention may be implemented as a servo - actuator by the inclusion of an angular position sensor that uses the actuator rotor as the magnetic field emitter , and a receiver for the magnetic field and its contacts , located in the belt lip . | 7Electricity
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