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providing quality of service for applications such as voice over ip and enforcing service level agreements are major requirement in any current and future communication networks . on the other hand , more communication networks are employing adaptive transmission mechanisms , such as dvb - s2 acm in satellite communication networks . in non - adaptive networks , qos enforcers use static bit rate configurations . however , using a static bit rate configuration in an adaptive network may result in underflow situations , during which it may not be possible to utilize the full capacity of the transmission channel and expensive resources may therefore be wasted , in addition , using a static bit rate configuration in an adaptive network may result in overflow situations , during which it may be necessary to drop user traffic packets and therefore quality of service may not be maintained . it is therefore imperative that qos enforcers have knowledge of the network &# 39 ; s available bit rate at all times . this invention describes a method for achieving exactly that .
7Electricity
systems , methods , and computer - readable mediums , consistent with principles of some embodiments of the present invention provide for remote ordering of goods within a shopping establishment including enabling selection between a plurality of counter services , receiving information relating to the selected counter service , enabling customization of the order for the selected counter service , transmitting the selection information , customization information and order identifying information to one of a plurality of remote devices to be fulfilled , and receiving completion data from the one of the plurality of remotes devices when the order is fulfilled .
6Physics
a patient monitoring system has a processor and a spectrophotometric sensor . the sensor is configured to be affixed to a patient to communicate signals associated with real time spectrophotometric measurements to the processor . the system further includes memory for storing data and computer instructions . the processor is configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to calculate a trend statistic based on a group of the signals received from the sensor . the processor is further configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to cause real time information associated with the spectrophotometric measurements and information associated with the trend statistic to be displayed on a visual user interface .
0Human Necessities
a system or a method for measuring flow in a flow duct has at least two ultra sound transducers . the flow of air in a duct is measured by one or more transducers transmitting beams of ultra sound controlled by a microcontroller based electronic system in which the microcontroller stores a vector of data samples for each direction of transmission , which vector includes an appropriate number of n samples forming a frame , the microcontroller multiplying each value of the frame which a complex number . based on the result , the microcontroller calculates the flow in the duct . as a result , an efficient flow measurement of air flowing in a duct can be achieved .
6Physics
a method for re - fracturing of wells having perforated casing that were previously fractured is provided . the method employs degradable ball sealers having a density near that of the injection fluid such that high seating efficiency of balls on perforations is attained . the balls degrade at varying rates , so that some intervals are opened for fracturing while other intervals are still blocked by ball sealers . after fracturing of an interval , the interval may by shut - off by ball sealers that degrade at a much slower rate or that do not degrade . the method may be applied to proppant fracturing or acid fracturing .
4Fixed Constructions
an energy harvesting device utilizing a monolithic , mesoscale , single - degree - of - freedom inertial based resonator in which the support structure , beam - spring , and proof mass are a single component without joints , bonds , or fasteners . frequency tuning features include holes in the proof mass in which mass can be added to change the devices resonance frequency as well as levers which add curvature to the beam - spring system and adjust system stiffness . robustness is increase by designing the resonator to exhibit nonlinear behavior such that its power density is maximized for low vibration amplitudes and minimized for high amplitudes . the device structural resonance modes are designed to be much higher than the resonators proof mass - spring resonance frequency . electromechanical transducers are used to convert the resonators mechanical energy to electrical energy . electrical circuitry is included to extract and condition the electrical charge .
7Electricity
an enclosure supporter includes a mounting member and two sliding members slidably mounted to the mounting member . the mounting member includes a panel body and a gear pivotally mounted to the panel body . each of the two sliding members includes a rack engaging with the gear . the two racks are substantially parallel to each other and the gear is positioned between the two racks . the two sliding members are slidable along opposite directions substantially parallel to the rack due to the engagement between the gear and the two racks .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a digital cable broadcast receiver and a method for automatically processing caption data of various standards and types , is disclosed . the digital broadcast receiver includes : a demultiplexer for dividing a received broadcast stream into video data , audio data , supplementary information ; a controller for determining whether caption data included in the video data is digital caption data or analog caption data on the basis of caption information included in the supplementary information , and outputting a control signal according to a result of the determining ; a digital caption decoder for extracting and decoding digital caption data from the video data according to the control signal ; and an analog caption decoder for extracting and decoding analog caption data from the video data according to the control signal .
7Electricity
a perforated label assembly includes a label member including a primary label portion and a severable label portion ; the primary label portion and the severable label portion are disposed in spaced relation and adjoined via an alignment strip ; the alignment strip being removable from the label assembly via perforation ; the primary label portion corresponding to a primary portion of an electrical apparatus to which the label will be affixed , the severable label portion corresponding to a severable portion of the same ; an adhesion strength between the label member and the backing being less than a perforation strength of the alignment strip ; an adhesion strength between the label member and the electrical apparatus being higher than a perforation strength of the alignment strip .
6Physics
a method for monitoring a technical installation with a plurality of installation components connected to one another for transmitting data in order to perform process steps is provided . status messages , each status message containing a plurality of individual messages , are displayed on a display unit . upon initiation of the display of a status message , it is determined which individual messages assigned to the status message are to be displayed .
6Physics
the present invention provides an automated system and method for maintaining compaction , and therefore increased efficiency , of a media bed within a chromatography column . in the preferred embodiment , an adjustment assembly is slidingly engaged inside one end of the column such that it can be moved along the column &# 39 ; s major axis . when idle , the force exerted on this end is equal to the compression on the media . when the column is actively processing chromatographic fluid , this exerted force can be expressed as the sum of the compression on the media , and the force of the fluid being processed . this total force and the fluid pressure are monitored using a load cell and a pressure sensor respectively . the compression force operating on the media bed is then computed based on these measurements and compared to the optimal value . the position of the adjustment assembly within the column is then modified in response to changes in the measured compression force .
6Physics
apparatus for braking relative vertical movement between two vertical members includes linkage connected either directly or indirectly to a cable pulley - mount that is spring loaded and moves cams that wedge in between two vertically moveable members when cable tension is not present at the pulley . a broken cable , for example , will create a situation where there is no cable tension between a plurality of cable pulleys , the lack of cable tension moves the mechanical cam style linkage to engage the braking members .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a document registration apparatus for use in a document inserting station or a document queuing station is provided . the apparatus includes a document registration unit having a plurality of laterally - spaced registration stops which pivot about a horizontal axis for stopping motion of a document and registering a particular edge of a document to a particular direction in the apparatus . there is at least one urge roller for moving the registered document away from the apparatus for further processing . the document registration apparatus also includes structure for pivoting the documentation registration unit about a vertical axis for skew adjustment of the registration unit .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an information processing apparatus includes : a display device including a touch panel configured to detect a touch position where the touch panel is touched by a user operation , wherein display information is displayed on the display device ; a display information storage unit configured to store the display information ; an information display controller configured to display the display information on the display device ; a touch position acquisition unit configured to acquire the touch position in response to the user operation on the display information ; a region setting unit configured to set a certain region in the display information based on the touch position ; a target information extraction unit configured to extract a target information from the certain region ; a target information storage unit configured to store the target information ; and a target information display controller configured to display the target information on the display device .
6Physics
a method of seismic investigation using the swept impact seismic technique involves measuring the response of a site to be investigated to a series of controlled impact sequences applied at different points of the site , each sequence using impacts generating pulses of energy at 100 - 2500 hz ., the impacts of the sequence having a repetition frequency swept between frequencies in the range of 10 to 500 hz ., the end frequencies having a ratio of at least 1 . 5 to 1 , and the number of impacts in the sequence being at least 100 . the invention also extends to apparatus for implementing such a method , comprising an electrically - actuated hammer having an impact frequency variable through a range of at least 1 . 5 : 1 within the range 10 to 500 hz ., and generating impacts characterized by substantial energy within a frequency range of 100 - 5000 hz ., a drive circuit for energizing the hammer to deliver a sequence of at least 100 impacts having a repetition frequency swept through a ratio of at least 1 . 5 to 1 , and means for repositioning the hammer between sequences .
6Physics
according to a disclosed embodiment , a first plurality of pilot signals of a first polarization is received and ranked . subsequently , a second plurality of pilot signals of a second polarization is received and ranked . following , a pilot signal from the first and second pluralities of pilot signals is selected based on a signal quality measurement such as a signal to interference ratio . moreover , a system can be constructed comprising antennas configured to receive pilot signals of a first and a second polarization . the system further comprises a receiver configured to demodulate the pilot signals and a cpu configured to rank the pilot signals and to select a pilot signal based on a signal quality measurement . communication quality is improved by communicating with the base transceiver station transmitting the pilot signal providing the highest signal quality measurement .
7Electricity
polymer hydrogels adapted for use as soft contact lenses are treated to provide at least on the surfaces thereof a modified , less hydrophilic polymeric structure inhibiting penetration by bacteria and proteins , whereby development of clouding and discoloration of the lens material is significantly retarded in use .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the invention relates to rubber mixtures which contain microgels and isocyanatosilanes and vulcanisates produced therefrom . by adding isocyanatosilanes the mechanical properties of the vulcanisates , in particular the elongation properties and the abrasion resistance , are improved without the difference in rebound resilience at 70 Β° c . and 23 Β° c . being reduced .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a first foundation fabric having on its one surface a number of raised interlocking elements and a second foundation fabric having weft threads of monofilaments are woven or knitted integrally with each other by means of connecting threads . the first and second foundation fabrics are firmly and integrally united together by a synthetic resin layer to form a surface - type fastener having a thick foundation fabric . the surface - type fastener of the foregoing construction does not require a conventional sewing process , can therefore be produced efficiently , can readily be rolled up on a reel , obviates the need for a complicated inventory management which would occur when the first and second foundation fabrics are stocked separately in view of the dimensions and colors of the respective foundation fabrics , is able to prevent the first and second foundation fabrics from separating during use of the surface - type fastener , and hence continuously maintains the necessary strength throughout the service life .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a projection television has a screen that can be oriented toward the viewer . an image - projecting device produces an enlarged video image . a reflecting mirror reflects the enlarged image to the screen from behind such that the image is focused on the screen . a casing houses the screen , the image - projecting device , the reflecting mirror . at least one of the screen , image - projecting device , and reflecting mirror , and casing is tiltable such that the screen is oriented toward a viewer , so that the viewer is able to view the video image having a maximum luminance .
7Electricity
novel 1 , 2 - diaryl - 1 , 2 - dicyano - ethane compounds having the following formula : ## str1 ## wherein m , n , p , and q independently are 0 or 1 , provided that if m = 0 , then n = 0 ; and if p = 0 , then q = 0 ; the groups y and c , x and d , or both , being capable of forming a heterocyclic ring having 2 to 5 carbon atoms ; x , y , c , and d are independently selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted alkyl groups having from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms , alkenyl groups having from 2 to about 20 carbon atoms , cycloalkyl groups having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms , and phenyl ; if m = 0 , x may also be chlorine ; if p = 0 , y may also be chlorine ; if m = 1 , x and d independently may also be hydrogen ; if p = 1 , y and c independently may also be hydrogen ; if m = 1 and n = 1 , a is nitrogen ; if m = 1 and n = 0 , a is at least one member selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur ; if p = 1 and q = 1 , b is nitrogen ; if p = 1 and q = 0 , b is at least one member selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur ; and ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having from 6 to 30 carbon atoms are disclosed , and a process for making the same .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the present invention relates to a method for preparing a whole soybean milk with superior storage stability which shows almost no change in viscosity when stored for a long time , and a whole soybean milk prepared thereby . as a method of the present invention provides a whole soybean milk having small particle sizes based on a procedure simpler than pre - existing methods , time for preparing a whole soybean milk can be shortened . further , as the whole soybean milk obtained by this method shows almost no change in viscosity when stored for a long time , its shelf life can be extended dramatically as compared to pre - existing whole soybean milk containing both soybean milk residue and soybean liquid , which shows viscosity increase over time .
0Human Necessities
the present invention is concerned with the development of a vaccine against aeromonas hydrophila for use especially in fish . the invention provides an immunogenic s - layer protein of approximately 50 kda of a . hydrophila for use in the development of a vaccine , as well as the nucleic acid encoding said protein and vaccines comprising said protein or nucleic acid encoding said protein .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the invention relates to a method for synchronizing a communications cycle and a communications node in a network . the node is formed with devices for receiving a desired value for a time base of a communications cycle of the communications node in a communications link to an additional communications node of the network . the node also includes devices for determining a system deviation between the desired value and an actual value of the time base , and a device for generating a manipulated variable for correcting the time base in accordance with the system deviation .
7Electricity
a thermosensitive recording material is disclosed , which comprises a colorless or light - colored coloring material , and a color developer capable of inducing color formation in the colorless or light - colored coloring material upon application of heat thereto , in which the color developer is a phenolic material of the formula ## str1 ## wherein r represents an straight - chain or branched alkylene group having at least one hydroxyl group .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a high protein , shelf - stable , meat - containing snack product is provided which is in the form of a cellular , expanded extrudate which can be dried and flavored to yield nutritional snacks having excellent organoleptic properties . the final snack contains at least about 5 % by weight meat , and at least about 50 % by weight wheat . the invention also comprehends a fabrication method wherein an initial mixture containing at least about 15 % by weight meat and at least about 50 % by weight wheat flour are mixed and passed through an extruder under time and temperature conditions to yield an expanded , cellular extrudate having the general appearance of a bread stick .
0Human Necessities
the application concerns a digital publishing system that prevents piracy and protects the intellectual property rights of authors and publishers , using the encryption - decryption techniques developed for the financial industry . the system includes the following : a digireader , a digibookstore , a pubnetmanager and a digiguard . use of the system will replace the current paper - based publishing of books .
6Physics
a system and method of attaching a heat sink to an integrated circuit chip includes providing a compliant material for constraining the heat sink &# 39 ; s mechanical motion while simultaneously allowing for thermal expansion of the heat sink .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a process and apparatus for coating a food , confectionery or pharmaceutical product wherein the product is prepared in rotary pans and wherein separate adjustable double piston metering pumps are used to automatically supply a coating substance to each pan on a predetermined schedule .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
this invention concerns a montgomery masked modular multiplication process and the associated device . the modular multiplication , in congruence n , includes at least a stage generating a pseudo - random number z and a stage adding to the result the product of the said number by n . the invention applies in particular to the securing of processors dedicated to cryptographic calculations .
6Physics
a method of introducing discontinuities to an adhesive coated region of a substrate is provided . the method includes the steps of providing a web having upper and lower edges ; excising a portion of the web creating open sections interposed between retained sections connected to carrier sections , each including the upper or lower edge of the web to yield a patterned web ; perforating the patterned web such that the perforations span from one open section to the next open section to yield a perforated web ; contacting the perforated web to the adhesive coated region of the substrate ; and removing the carrier sections at the perforations leaving the retained sections on the substrate
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method for setting up a list of audio files and an audio re - production device utilizing the method for setting up the list of audio files are described .
6Physics
an led illuminant driving circuit and an automatic brightness compensation method thereof are provided herein . the automatic brightness compensation method includes : providing a target value ; detecting an operation period of a pulse of an output of the led illuminant driving circuit , the pulse is adapted to an led illuminant for making the light emitting ; deciding a peak value according to the target value and the operation period ; and setting a peak level of the pulse according to the peak value . the led illuminant driving circuit and the automatic brightness compensation method thereof provides a stable average current / voltage to the led illuminant and avoids brightness variations of the light emitting .
7Electricity
a method for identifying the orientation of an interesting object in a digital medical image comprises steps of creating a rectangular interesting image mask that covers the interesting object , based on the original digital medical image ; generating a rough image based on the interesting image mask , the rough image coarsely describing the interesting object ; and identifying the orientation of the interesting object based on the rough image . a method for segmenting interesting objects in digital medical images may also comprise steps of creating a rectangular interesting image mask that covers said interesting object , based on an original digital medical image ; generating a rough image based on the interesting image mask , the rough image coarsely describing the interesting object ; and performing a post - process on the rough image .
6Physics
a display rack for displaying a plurality of inanimate objects that may take different shapes and sizes includes a plurality of interconnected support components each of which has a system for displaying such objects . the support components are releasably interconnected to increase or decrease the size of the display rack by adding or subtracting support components . in this manner , the display rack is adjustable to accommodate a collection of objects for display of any desired size .
0Human Necessities
a coating of a viscous lubricant applied prior to stretch - breaking permits forming slivers of stretch - broken carbon fibers . when an anti - static ingredient is added to the viscous lubricant cohesive slivers of stretch - broken glass fibers can be formed . composites of matrix resin reinforced with these slivers exhibit high strength , tensile stiffness , and good formability .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a pre - printing toner - save method for selective , different - character page description language color - object rendering of different - category pdl color objects . this method includes a preliminary determination regarding whether such an object is categorizable as a text object , as a graphics object , or as a raster object , and a subsequent , β€œ post categorization ” evaluation of whether the specific - category object nominally selected for toner - save treatment possesses a certain preselected threshold characteristic . objects so categorized and β€œ successfully thresholded ” are then subjected to differentiation into different object regions , and then to toner - save rendering which includes the two , collaborative steps of preserving object - edge dot density , and , within an object &# 39 ; s bounding edge , establishing a checkerboard pattern of dots which maximizes dot gain .
6Physics
a dual - function deflation valve for hand - held blood pressure measuring devices with a finger - depressible valve actuating lever which has a detent mechanism capable of retaining the lever in the fully open valve position , for a quick release of residual air pressure from the measuring cuff . the detent mechanism has two detent members with cooperating cam formations defined by the valve housing and valve actuating lever , respectively , either on coextending wall portions of both , or on a wall portion of the actuating lever and on a spring member which is mounted in a recess of the housing .
0Human Necessities
the present invention provides an apparatus and methodology that allows a host computer to control a data storage device that is remotely located relative to the host computer utilizing the same software that is used to control data storage devices that are locally or directly connected to the host computer . in one embodiment , a host computer is provided that includes a virtual adapter that is capable of converting unencoded scsi command related information from an operating system into encoded scsi command related information that is capable of being transmitted over a network to a remotely located scsi data storage device , i . e ., a scsi data storage device that is separated from the host computer by more than the distance set forth in the scsi specification . the virtual adapter is also capable of decoding encoded scsi command related information received from a remotely located scsi data storage device into unencoded scsi command related information that is suitable for processing by the operating system . the remotely located scsi storage device includes a controller that is capable of decoding the encoded scsi command related information that it receives from the network into unencoded scsi command related information that is suitable for application to a scsi data storage unit and vice versa .
7Electricity
a system and method for front - end bypass testing in an electronic circuit . according to one embodiment , the integrated circuit that includes a memory block having at least one input and at least one output that wherein a critical path in the integrated circuit exists through the memory block . at least one input is associated with a block of input logic and at least one output is associated with a block of output logic . the integrated circuit also includes a test circuit coupled to the memory block and operable to verify the block of input logic and the block of output logic while at the same time not impacting the critical path of the integrated circuit .
6Physics
input / output operations are issued to a storage system using request queues that are each maintained for a resource targeted by the ios . when an io is requested , the target resource for the io is first identified . if a request queue is maintained for the target resource , the io is added to the request queue and the io is issued to the storage system as the target resource becomes available . the availability of the target resource may be determined through periodic checks or by monitoring completions of ios issued out of the request queue .
6Physics
a wood processor for felling , delimbing and cutting tree - trunks includes a system of arms containing at least two beams mutually movable in the longitudinal direction , one in the other . the wood processor also includes a unit composed of a delimbing head and a felling head attached to one end of the arm system . at its other end , the arm system is attached to a vehicle , for example a wood tractor , and is arranged substantially horizontally . the whole unit is pivotable about a turning point at one end of the arm system . the delimbing head is attached to the inner beam of the beams in the arm system and the felling head is attached to the outer beam of the beams in the arm system , so that the delimbing head is movably arranged in the longitudinal direction of the beams in relation to the felling head .
0Human Necessities
a micropump comprising a pumping chamber , an inlet channel communicating with the pumping chamber by an inlet valve and an outlet channel communicating with the pumping chamber via an outlet valve , these elements being manufactured by etching a silicon wafer is then sealed to glass wafers , the micropump also comprising a piezoelectric wafer to vary the volume of the pumping chamber by bending a wall forming part of the wall of this pumping chamber . in accordance with the invention the pumping chamber has a stop which determines the amplitude of movement of the flexible wall . the variation in the volume of the chamber caused by the displacement of the flexible wall is precisely defined , thus making it possible to maintain the output of the micropump constant during normal operating conditions .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a control surface deployment mechanism allows reliable , controlled launch of guided missiles from internal bays of high performance aircraft .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a method for an electronic messager to predict text while composing a reply message , including receiving an incoming message for a user , parsing the incoming message to identify questions , phone numbers and special phrases therein , and presenting , by an electronic messager having a memory and a processor , possible responses that the user may choose from while the user replies to the incoming message , based on the questions , phone numbers and special phrases identified by the parsing .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a labor grip mechanism on each side of a main frame of a birthing bed , each labor grip mechanism having a post with a free end and a hand grip mounted on the free end . a first mounting construction is provided for slidably supporting each post for simultaneous movement between a first position wherein the hand grip is stowed underneath the patient support and a second position wherein the hand grip is oriented wholly out from underneath the patient support . a second mounting construction is provided for supporting each post for simultaneous rotational movement between the second position wherein the hand grip is also oriented in a plane beneath the plane of the patient support and a third position wherein the hand grip is oriented in a plane above the plane of the patient support . a hand grip positioning device is provided for facilitating the rotational movement only when the posts are in the aforesaid second or third position .
0Human Necessities
a diving stick of the type which , after being tossed into a swimming pool , sinks to the bottom while maintaining an upright posture so that it can easily be grasped by a diver , includes a soft malleable outer body designed to prevent accidental impalement , and provisions for enabling the diving stick to sink and maintain an upright posture at the bottom of the pool despite the buoyancy of the soft malleable material .
0Human Necessities
a self - emulsifiable resin powder can be dispersed in water without utilizing additional surfactants or expanding large amounts of mechanical energy . such self - emulsifiable resin powders offer numerous distinct advantages over conventional latices . one of the most important benefits that is realized by utilizing self - emulsifiable resin powders is that they can be shipped dry which is the equivalent to shipping a latex with a 100 percent solids content . in other words , such self - emulsifiable resin powders eliminate the necessity for shipping water in latices . the self - emulsifiable resin powders disclosed herein also have the advantage of having low carboxyl contents and of being dispersible into aqueous systems which contain virtually no surfactants . these self - emulsifiable resins contain a relatively small proportion of repeat units which are derived from both acrylic acid and methacrylic acid . the self - emulsifiable resin powder compositions disclosed herein also contain a small amount of a metal salt of an alkyl sulfonate or a metal salt of an alkyl sulfate .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
in a preferred embodiment , a shock - absorbing bicycle seat mount , including a post fixedly attached to a bicycle seat at a proximal end of the post , a distal end of the post being inserted into a bicycle seat tube for axial movement therein ; biasing apparatus disposed within the seat tube to support the post ; an axial movable platform disposed within the seat tube to support the biasing apparatus and the post ; biasing apparatus external of the seat tube disposed to connect the support platform to an upper portion of the seat tube ; apparatus to prevent rotational movement of the post within the seat tube ; and means to manually fix a minimum height of the post and attached saddle with dis - engagement of the shock - absorbing apparatus at that point .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
cycle - by - cycle synchronous waveform shaping is provided for by filtering and combining of square and / or impulse shaped signals . specifically , a plurality of first square shaped signals is generated and filtered using at least one first filter to produce at least one filtered signal . a plurality of second square shaped signals is generated and filtered using at least one second filter to produce at least one second filtered signal . the at least one first and at least one second filtered signals are combined to produce a continuous shaped waveform having a characteristic shape within each of a plurality of data periods defining a data rate . alternatively , at least one impulse signal having a plurality of sinusoidal impulses each comprising a positive impulse and a negative impulse is generated . the at least one impulse signal is filtered using at least one filter to produce the continuous shaped waveform .
7Electricity
the present invention relates to a device for the torque limitation in a machine for processing means of payment . the invention has use as a device for limiting torque in a machine for processing means of payment , wherein the device for the torque limitation includes two elements transmitting a torque , the two elements having magnets which are disposed in the two elements with an angular distribution of the same kind , the magnets connecting the two elements to each other in a non - positive fashion , and the connection of the two elements being disrupted when a maximum transmittable torque is exceeded .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an apparatus is provided to estimate a gradient of a road surface on which a vehicle travels . the apparatus comprises acquisition , estimation , and compensation members . the acquisition member acquires at least one of acceleration of the vehicle calculated on changes in a travel speed of the vehicle and acceleration sensed from a force applied to the vehicle . the estimation means estimates the gradient of the road surface based on the acquired acceleration . the compensation member compensates the acquired acceleration in terms of influence of noise superposed on the acceleration , depending on an operational condition of the vehicle . the compensated acceleration is used by the estimation . the compensation is carried out by cutting off the noise by a filter , for example .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a pallet includes a deck having columns supporting the deck . the deck includes a plurality of ribs extending downwardly from an upper sheet . a reinforcement sheet is secured to lower ends of the ribs . the reinforcement sheet is a coextruded sheet having a first material selected to bond well with the ribs and a second material selected for other improved physical properties . in the example disclosed herein , the second material is chosen for improved fire retardant properties . as one example , the reinforcement sheet can be vibration welded or hot plate welded to the lower ends of the ribs , thereby providing a strong weld between the reinforcement sheet and the ribs , which provides increased performance of the upper deck while the fire retardant layer of the reinforcement sheet provides fire retardant properties to one of the largest surfaces on the pallet .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an annular seal for use between coupled combustor components includes a segmented annular solid edge portion and a plurality of alternating spring fingers and slots extending from the solid edge portion and arranged about a circumference of the solid edge portion , wherein one or more of the plurality of spring fingers or one or more of the plurality of straight and angled slots have non - uniform width dimensions .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
in a wireless communication system , a plurality of communication devices performs transmission and reception , each communication device including a signal processing unit / transmitting unit , a mac layer processing unit and an ip layer processing unit . the ip layer processing unit includes an ad hoc network processing unit , an address information management unit , a relay information storage unit and an arp information storage unit . the arp information storage unit stores an adaptive address code information table and the relay information storage unit stores a relay information table .
7Electricity
a method of heating toner of an image on a moving surface of an intermediate transfer member in order to transfer the image to a printing medium of a printing system includes providing a toner image on an intermediate transfer member , and placing a surface of a heated member in contact with the toner image on the intermediate transfer member prior to transferring the toner image to a further surface from the intermediate transfer member . heating of the toner image by the contacting heated member is in addition to heating by a heater internal to the intermediate transfer member .
6Physics
a wrench compatible for use in limited access areas is made up of two components . a socket with fluted interior walls cooperates with a handle assembly consisting of a head with complementary fluting on its exterior surface attached to one end of a shaft . the head is inserted into the top of the socket and the shaft is rotated as far as the available space permits . the handle assembly is then lifted upward until the head is separated from the socket , the shaft is thereafter returned to the starting point , the head returned to the socket and rotated again . these steps are repeated until the nut or bolt is tightened or removed . the interior fluting permits the rotation of the socket by small or large increments . additional embodiments include a spring loaded pin that connects the head of the handle assembly to the socket while assisting the head to be raised a sufficient distance for the head of the handle assembly to be rotated and reseated in the socket . additional sockets with lower portions having different interior diameters can be used with the same handle assembly for nuts and bolts of smaller and larger diameters . an auxiliary extender and an alternate handle assembly make tight or narrow areas more accessible .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
in the formation of a metal or metal compound coating on a face of a heated glass substrate during its forward displacement by contacting such face at a coating station with at least one stream of droplets comprising one or more substances from which the coating is formed , problems are encountered in controlling the thickness of the coating . to facilitate such control , the or each droplet stream is downwardly inclined towards the substrate in the forward direction or in a rearward direction , and at least one current of preheated gas is discharged into the environment above the substrate to flow in the same forward or rearward direction as the droplet stream and into contact therewith , the preheated gas current temperature being such as to influence the temperature of the droplets on their way to the substrate . the invention includes apparatus for performing the method .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a stretch bagging apparatus of the type having a reciprocable table top , including a pair of transversely extensible horns which are advanced axially into an open ended bag supported upon a bag elevator . after the horns advance into the bag , they are transversely extended so as to stretch the bag sides during filling of the bag . after the bag is filled with a chicken or the like , a carriage supporting the table top is axially retracted . the present apparatus is characterized principally by its provision for a longitudinally reciprocable table top which supports and axially advances both the article being bagged and the transversely extensible horns . the bag elevator includes a pivoted hocking plate valving mechanism which enables the operator to override the packaging system by pushing the filled bag against the hocking plate .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a signal interpreting system for frequency - selective multi - frequency tone dialing includes a code tester and a code converter , and two serially connected delay means processing the output of said code tester and having an output controlling logic circuitry arranged in the output circuits of said code converter .
7Electricity
a single point detecting current sensor includes a plurality of magnetic sensor modules , wherein a magnetic sensor module is installed onto each busbars with an insulation displacement contact or is installed adjacent to each busbar , and outputs the current through a busbars measured by a magnetic sensor ; a signal collection module collecting measured signals output by the plurality of magnetic sensor modules ; and a signal interference compensation module deriving a corrected current value for which interference has been removed , by calculating the mutual interference between said busbars using the signals collected by said signal collection module .
6Physics
this invention relates to pressure regulators used in scuba diving wherein a pressure sensing means is employed to actuate an associated valve member for controlling pressure in the regulator . specifically , the instant invention relates to that portion of the regulator housing including biasing means operably connected to said pressure sensing means wherein a pressure relief opening is provided in the regulator housing so as to expose the biasing means to ambient pressure conditions . the instant invention teaches the provision of a pressure bleed means for transmitting pressurized air through the regulator housing portion including the biasing means and outwardly through said relief opening . by this arrangement ambient water may not pass into the regulator housing through said relief opening which could otherwise result in potentially adverse effects on the operation of the biasing means .
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a method for a case for an electronic device is provided . the method includes two steps . more specifically , in the method , a first plastic layer is formed by injection molding . subsequently , a pcm microcapsule layer is formed on one side of the first plastic layer by injection molding .
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a glenoid component apparatus for shoulder arthroplasty includes a bearing portion and a stem portion connected to the bearing portion . the stem portion is modeled from a normalized glenoid vault morphology . a method for making a glenoid component for shoulder arthroplasty includes obtaining a model of a normalized glenoid vault morphology and producing a stem portion of the glenoid component based on the model .
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a product having a positive temperature coefficient of resistance is formed by etching a carbon black at an elevated temperature to remove less crystalline portions and thereby to increase the specific surface area of the carbon black . the resulting carbon black is called porous carbon black . the porous carbon black is blended with a crystalline polymer to form a product having the desired positive temperature coefficient of resistance . production of a material suitable for use as a resettable fuse is described .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an apparatus introduces fluid in vias formed in an lcd element free of voids or air bubbles in the fluid material . a support base secures the lcd element in place during fluid flow from a fluid dispenser positioned proximate to the lcd element . fluid flow is facilitated by thermal energy from a heating element arranged in thermal contact with the support base .
6Physics
a method and a system for automatic freewheeling of a vehicle , where in the vehicle is arranged a speed - lowering arrangement , including an engine , a wheel driven by the engine via an automated stage - geared gearbox , a gas pedal for regulating the driving torque of the engine , and a control unit . the control unit is arranged to , when the freewheel function is activated and in the presence of an input signal indicating that a predetermined vehicle speed limit is exceeded , to automatically deactivate the freewheel function and brake the vehicle with the speed lowering arrangement . the control unit is arranged to reactivate the freewheel function in the presence of an input signal indicating that the vehicle speed has fallen to close to the predetermined vehicle speed limit . the future progression of the vehicle may be simulated with a view to optimizing the freewheel function in terms of good fuel economy and / or increased comfort .
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there is disclosed a visible emission spectrum generating assembly for a gaseous mixture comprising a chamber for receiving the gases to be analyzed , electrodes positioned externally about the chamber and longitudinally disposed with respect to one another , an rf energy source connected to the electrodes to establish a current therebetween for generating the visible emission spectra of the gaseous mixture to be analyzed and at least one photodetector device disposed proximate the chamber to receive the thus generated light or visible emission spectra . the process and apparatus of the present invention also include a data processing device for evaluating the spectral signals received by the photodetector device and suitable display and / or recording assemblies .
6Physics
a built - in antenna module includes a main board including a feed pad , a ground pad , and a ground layer having a predetermined area ; an antenna radiator installed on the main board to have a predetermined height , and including a feed pin and a ground pin , the feed pin and the ground pin being electrically connected to the feed pad and the ground pad of the main board , respectively ; a conductor disposed on an inner surface of a case frame and having a predetermined area and thickness , the case frame providing an installation space for the main board and forming an exterior of the terminal ; and at least one electrical connection unit interposed between the conductor and the main board and serving as a medium that electrically connects the conductor to the ground pad and the ground layer of the main board .
7Electricity
methods and structures for the fabrication of perpendicular thin film heads are disclosed . prior to the deposition of shield structures , capped seed layers having a dual layer structure are utilized , improving photo resist adhesion and plated shield adhesion , without the need to deposit , then remove , traditional inorganic anti - reflection coatings prior to shield plating .
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the present invention relates to pressure probes for measuring the aerodynamic flight parameters of an aircraft and more particularly those in which the orifices for measuring the static pressure and total pressure are located on a moving angle - of - attack or angle - of - sideslip measurement vane designed to be oriented in the direction of the wind . it consists of a pneumatic rotary joint employing flexible tubings rather than friction rotary joints between abutted parts of rigid tubings . such a joint offers a much smaller resistance to the rotational movement of the moving vane , which consequently is oriented with greater accuracy in the direction of the wind .
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systems for a truck box cover and more particularly to a truck box cover system configured to transform to suit multiple load types and still protect the load from outside elements . the truck box cover system has a plurality of electrically controlled telescoping columns and sides made of compliant material for raising and lowering the cover and maintaining a closed configuration .
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a head assembly for a magnetic tape storage device includes a head and a flexible circuit connected to the head . the flexible circuit includes a gripping portion , an end including electrical contacts for the head , conductors extending from the electrical contacts , and ink patterned onto the electrical contacts and gripping portion to form electrical paths therebetween . the ink conducts electrostatic charge from the electrical contacts and conductors to a grounded user in response to skin of the user contacting the ink .
7Electricity
a method of manufacturing a document , the document having an integrated display , wherein the document comprises multiple layers , wherein at least one of the multiple layers comprises a substrate , wherein the substrate carries the integrated display , wherein the substrate carries an electronic circuit coupled to the integrated display , wherein the integrated display comprises a display component , wherein the electronic circuit comprises a circuit component , wherein the method comprises : providing the substrate , performing a process step for forming the display component and the circuit component , and forming the document using the substrate .
6Physics
copolymers of at least two acrylate monomers such as isobutyl methacrylate and 2 - ethylhexyl acrylate , an organic acid or acid anhydride , and n - vinyl - 2 - pyrrolidone are prepared by emulsion polymerization . the polymer is then coagulated and dried , and dry resin is mixed with a water miscible coalescing solvent and a volatile amine . the amine - treated resin is water reducible and when used as a coating resin produces coatings of unusual water resistance and adhesion to metal surfaces .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
devices and methods for waking a person from sleep are provided . embodiments of the subject devices are alarm clocks that have an extensive sound library stored in memory thereof . the sounds of the sound library differ in the nature of their intensity to offer a user variety in experience in order to maintain the effectiveness of the alarm such that its use is not easily tuned - out .
6Physics
a method of verifying and inspecting the bearing gap between a shaft and a shaft seat of a hydrodynamic bearing includes positioning the shaft in its functional position in the shaft seat of the test bearing . a measuring fluid is then caused to flow through the bearing gap . one or more parameters characterizing the fluid flow through the bearing gap can then be measured . because these parameters of the fluid flow are affected by the dimensions of the bearing gap , the bearing gap can thus be reliably verified . a corresponding device for verifying and inspecting the bearing gap is also provided .
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an improved high performance aluminum connecting rod and a method for manufacturing such a connecting rod are disclosed , the connecting rod being capable of carrying particularly high compressive loads with a substantially reduced deformation resulting from such high compressive loads . in the preferred embodiment , the connecting rod of the present invention is made of an extruded bar stock forging made of an aluminum alloy material which is forged and machined to make the connecting rod . the connecting rod of the present invention has a substantially increased compressive yield strength as well as a substantially increased tensile yield strength . this increase in the compressive yield strength of the connecting rod of the present invention effectively prevents bending of the connecting rod beam , elongation of the wrist pin bore , and a marked deterioration in the roundness of the bearing housing bore . the improved high performance aluminum connecting rod of the present invention finds particular application in the field of high performance racing engines .
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an improved output unit used in recording information on a recording medium is disclosed which comprises a plurality of output parts and in which recording of information is carried out while changing the relative position between the output from the output parts and the recording medium . the improved output unit according to the invention is characterized in that the output parts are arranged in rows in a predetermined direction and are disposed in such a manner that information may be put out selectively from the output parts so as to prevent information from being recorded in overlapping fashion on the recording medium in a manner as often occurs in the conventional unit . spacing between the output parts is selected large enough that the output parts are easy to manufacture . since a plurality of output parts can be operated very effectively , extremely high recording efficiency is achieved using the information output unit according to the invention . also , it is possible to use a recording medium having a relatively low sensitivity and which is generally cheap in cost , for carrying out a high speed recording .
6Physics
we have disclosed apparatuses , methods , and computer program products to monitor an individual &# 39 ; s performance during a physical activity with a portable performance monitoring device . the methods may include obtaining position points using a satellite positioning system receiver of the monitoring device during a physical activity , determining performance information based on the position points using a processor of the monitoring device during a physical activity , conveying at least some of the performance information to the individual by an output device of the monitoring device during a physical activity , and wirelessly transmitting at least some of the performance information to a remote device using a monitoring device .
6Physics
a method for restoring the registry of opposed shafts that carry meshing pump teeth inside a polymer pump that contains polymer without removing polymer from within the pump , the method using an asymmetric pattern of apertures in the shaft ends and a template having a pattern of holes that matches the pattern of apertures , and dowels that closely fit the holes and apertures .
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an electronic equipment has a transmission / reception circuit for optical communication , and a cpu which is operated by programs and can be switched to either an operation mode or a standby mode involving less power consumption than the operation mode . the electronic equipment includes measuring instrument for , in the standby mode of the cpu , measuring frequency of light inputted from the transmission / reception circuit by using a clock which is operating in the standby mode , and frequency discriminating instrument for discriminating whether or not the measured frequency is a desired frequency . the cpu is changed from the standby mode to the operation mode depending on a discrimination result of the frequency discriminating instrument , and optical communication is executed by the transmission / reception circuit . thereby , standby cancellation with an optical input is enabled with low power consumption maintained , by which the load on the cpu is reduced .
7Electricity
in one aspect , the present invention is directed to a vehicular brake comprising : a closed - circuit tunnel containing hydraulic liquid ; a mechanism for moving the hydraulic liquid within the closed - circuit tunnel together with the wheel of the vehicle ; and at least one faucet within the closed - circuit tunnel , for reducing the cross - section area of the closed - circuit tunnel at least at one location , upon braking activity , thereby braking the vehicle wheel without friction wear .
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a method for removing catalyst from an olefinic oligomerization product includes the steps of oligomerizing one or more olefins in the presence of a bf 3 cocatalyst complex , and distilling the oligomerization product while separating vaporized bf 3 cocatalyst complex , the distillation step including , simultaneously to the separation of bf 3 cocatalyst complex , a separation of vaporized unreacted monomer from a bottom product which becomes substantially free from bf 3 cocatalyst complex .
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a thin film transistor liquid crystal display pixel structure comprising : a gate line and a gate electrode formed on a substrate ; a first insulating layer , a semiconductor layer , and a doped semiconductor layer formed sequentially on the gate electrode and the gate line , wherein an isolating groove is formed above the gate line which disconnects the semiconductor layer on the gate line ; a second insulating layer covering the isolating groove and a portion of the substrate where the gate line and the gate are not formed ; a pixel electrode formed on the second insulating layer , wherein the pixel electrode is integral with a drain electrode and is connected with the doped semiconductor layer on the gate electrode at a place where the drain electrode is formed ; a source electrode , which is a portion of a data line , formed on the doped semiconductor layer ; and a channel formed between the source electrode and the drain electrode .
7Electricity
a composition for treating diabetes is disclosed . the composition includes fenugreek and bile from the gallbladder of ruminant mammals . the composition is used to treat diabetes through regular periodic dose administration .
0Human Necessities
the present invention relates to a method of molding a plywood board , and plywood board manufactured therefrom , comprising the steps of : providing a plywood board ; conditioning the plywood board with water ; disposing the conditioned plywood board in a contoured mold press having first and second platens ; and deforming the plywood board in the mold press using sufficient heat and pressure to form a molded plywood door skin having contoured portions simulating panels .
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a cable connector assembly , for mating with a complementary connector , includes a cable having a number of wires ; and a connector comprising a contact module connected with the wires , a mounting ring attached to the cable , and a shielding shell attached to the mounting ring . the shielding shell and the mounting ring both have a number of screw threads to match with each other . an associated method of manufacturing the cable connector assembly comprises screwing the shielding shell onto the mounting ring .
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the invention relates to a method for defining parameters that are to be used for transmitting data between a first user and at least one second user , or for selecting protocol options or functions , which permits an efficient , flexible and adaptable selection of codec modes . according to said method , each user has a number of votes that can be cast for the selection of parameters , whereby a decision device determines which parameters are to be used by the users for transmitting data , according to a predetermined election method , taking into consideration the number of votes .
7Electricity
a cover of a centrifugal compressor intended to be rigidly connected to a turbomachine housing , which includes a plurality of ports , is provided . the cover further includes a fastening device for fastening the cover to the housing . a portion of the fastening device is located upstream relative to the ports and can be accessed by a fastening tool through at least one of the ports of the cover . a turbomachine uses this cover to form a sealed space , in particular with a view to collecting air .
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the use of detected non - verbal communications cues , and summaries thereof , are used to provide audible , textual and / or graphical input to listeners who for any reason do not have the benefit of being able to see the non - verbal communications cues , or speakers about mannerisms or other non - verbal signals they are sending to other parties . this includes cues that are given while speaking or listening . the detection of one or more of an emotion and gesture could also trigger a dynamic behavior . for example , certain emotions and gestures could be characterized as β€œ key emotions ” or β€œ key gestures ” and a particular action associated with the detection of one of these β€œ key emotions ” or β€œ key gestures .”
7Electricity
the photosensitive resin composition of the present invention comprises an admixture of 5 to 100 weight parts of a photosensitive material having the following general formula and 100 weight parts of an alkali - soluble resin : general formula ## str1 ## where r 1 to r 8 each independently represents a hydrogen atom , a hydroxyl group , a halogen atom , an alkyl group , an alkoxyl group , an aralkyl group , an aryl group , an amino group , a monoalkylamino group , a dialkylamino group , an acylamino group , an alkylcarbamoyl group , an arylcarbamoyl group , an alkylsulfamoyl group , an arylsulfamoyl group , a carboxyl group , a cyano group , a nitro group , an acyl group , an alkyloxycarbonyl group , an aryloxycarbonyl group , an acyloxy group , or -- od , -- n -- d , and at least one of r 1 to r 8 represents -- od or -- n -- d ; r 9 to r 12 each independently represents a hydrogen atom , a lower alkyl group , or r 9 and r 10 and / or r 11 and r 12 may form a ring ; r 13 to r 14 each independently represents a hydrogen atom , a lower alkyl group , or r 13 or r 14 and any of r 15 or r 16 may form a ring , whereas at least one of r 13 to r 16 is a substitution group other than hydrogen ; and z represents an oxygen atom or a single bond .
6Physics
methods and apparatus using time domain reflectometry to determine electrical properties of concrete for calculating physical and mechanical properties of the concrete that are indicative of concrete quality and durability . the dielectric constant of a concrete is determined to calculate the gravimetric water content of the concrete for use in finding the water - cement ratio of the concrete . electrical conductivity of curing concrete is determined to calculate compressive strength of the concrete for use in predicting strength development in the concrete .
6Physics
a connector having an assembly adapted to releasably receive an end of a workpiece .
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an organic light emitting display device for improving the yield and for reducing or minimizing manufacturing costs . the organic light emitting display device includes : a data driver coupled to data lines that are formed on the panel ; a scan driver mounted on the panel and coupled to scan lines that are formed on the panel ; input lines for receiving clock signals from the outside ; first connecting lines overlapped with a cathode electrode and electrically coupled to the input lines and for supplying the clock signals to the scan driver ; second connecting lines electrically coupled to the input lines ; and third connecting lines for electrically coupling the first connecting lines to the second connecting lines .
6Physics
a motor vehicle windshield is formed with a transparent vapor - deposited metal coating for windshield heating and with an antenna for radio reception . preferably , the metal coating is connected to an inner conductor of a coaxial cable leading to the radio receiver , while the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is connected to chassis or ground potential . a slot in the metal coating is dimensioned to have a length of some harmonic of one wavelength in the fm frequency band , a width smaller than a half wavelength , and a minimum spacing a from the supply buses on each side of the windshield .
7Electricity
apparatus and for providing controlled addition of a first aqueous solution having a first concentration of an aqueous chemical species at a first flow rate to a second aqueous solution having a second flow rate to provide a diluted first solution of a desired selected concentration of the chemical species , the apparatus having a second solution sensor to obtain data on the second solution selected from the second flow rate and the temperature of the second solution ; a first solution sensor to obtain data on the temperature of the first solution ; a pump to effect addition of the first solution to the second solution to provide the diluted first solution ; and a cpu to receive the data selected from the second flow rate and temperature data from the second solution sensor ; to receive the temperature sensing data on the first solution from the first solution sensor ; to effect algorithmic treatment of the data from the first and second sensor , to provide pump control data ; and to control the pump in consequence of the pump control data to effect controlled addition of the first solution to the second solution to provide the diluted first solution of the desired selected concentration of the chemical species . the apparatus is preferably used as part of a full drinking water delivery system which is economic and reliable over the full range of drinking water demands of livestock animals . the most preferred pump is a positive displacement gear pump .
0Human Necessities
embodiments relate to token assurance level based transaction processing . an aspect includes receiving , from a requester by a tokenization server in an electronic payment system , a request for de - tokenization of a token corresponding to a transaction . another aspect includes determining a token assurance level of the token . another aspect includes based on the token assurance level of the token ; assigning a quality of service to the transaction . yet another aspect includes performing the de - tokenization based on the assigned quality of service and returning an account number corresponding to the token to the requester .
6Physics
this invention relates to the Ξ²2 - adrenoceptor agonist olodaterol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof , for use in a method of treatment of cough from various origins .
0Human Necessities
the present invention integrates a wwtm circuit with the write driver circuitry , which is an inherent part of any conventional sram design . thus , a circuit for writing data into and weak write testing a memory cell is provided . in one embodiment , the circuit comprises a write driver that has an output for applying a write or a weak write output signal at the memory cell . the write driver has first and second selectable operating modes . in the first mode , the write driver is set to apply a weak write output signal from the output for performing a weak write test on the cell . in the second mode , the write driver is set to apply a normal write output signal that is sufficiently strong for writing a data value into the cell when it is healthy .
6Physics