Construction materials

The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a construction material by mixing a cementitious material, rubber bits and water. It also extends to a construction material comprising cured cementitious material and rubber bits in which the rubber bits are bonded together in a porous matrix by the cementitious material. An elastic binding material improves the physical properties of the construction material. The construction material can be cast in place or formed into blocks for transport to a construction site.

Wireless purchase and on-line inventory apparatus and method for vending machines

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for wireless purchase of merchandise from a vending machine by using a cellular mobile phone. The present invention permits a cellular mobile phone user to dial a sequence of code on the phone to invoke the vending machine to dispense merchandise, where payment is charged to the mobile phone account. The present invention also relates to an apparatus and a method for on-line inventory management. With on-line inventory management, the present invention provides high efficient operation, reduced operation cost, and just-in-time service and merchandise delivery. The present invention further relates to an apparatus and a method that allow both on-line inventory management and wireless purchase of merchandise in a vending machine.

Genomic markers of hepatitis B virus associated with hepatocellular carcinoma

The present invention provides methods of predicting a pre-disposition of HBV-infected individuals to develop hepatacellular carcinoma (HCC).

Genomic markers of hepatitis B virus associated with hepatocellular carcinomas

The present invention provides methods of predicting a pre-disposition of HBV-infected individuals to develop hepatacellular carcinoma (HCC).

SYSTEM LEVEL SEARCH USER INTERFACE

A system level search user interface that includes both a data entry portion and an application identification portion is displayed. User data input as a search term is displayed in the data entry portion, and identifiers of each of one or more applications of multiple applications on the computing device that can be searched using the search term are displayed in the application identification portion. The search term is provided to one application of the multiple applications for that one application to generate and display search results based on the search term while the display of at least the data entry portion of the system level search user interface is maintained. 1. A method implemented in a computing device , the method comprising:displaying a system level search user interface that includes both a data entry portion and an application identification portion;displaying, in the data entry portion, user data input as a search term;displaying, in the application identification portion, identifiers of each of one or more applications of multiple applications on the computing device that can be searched using the search term; andproviding the search term to one application of the multiple applications for the one application to generate and display search results based on the search term.2. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the one application is a currently active application of the computing device that is not included as one of the one or more applications.3. A method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a user selection of one of the one or more identifiers in the application identification portion;wherein the providing comprises providing, in response to the user selection, the search term to the application identified by the user selected identifier; andwherein the one application comprises the application identified by the user selected identifier.4. A method as recited in claim 3 , further comprising launching the one application ...

Semantic Zoom Linguistic Helpers

Semantic zoom techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are described that may be utilized by a user to navigate to content of interest. These techniques may also include a variety of different features, such as to support semantic swaps and zooming “in” and “out.” These techniques may also include a variety of different input features, such as to support gestures, cursor-control device, and keyboard inputs. A variety of other features are also supported as further described in the detailed description and figures. 1. A method implemented by a computing device , the method comprising: determining groups to be used to represent content in a zoomed view of a semantic swap; and', 'determining a first letter of each of the items to be represented in the zoomed view; and, 'abstracting a plurality of items to be displayed as specified by an application byresponsive to receipt of an input to initiate a semantic swap, replacing a view of the items with representations of the determined groups in the zoomed view.2. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the determined groups represent an alphabet that is used to describe the items.3. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the abstracting includes generation of alphabet tables to form the groups.4. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the abstracting includes use of a Latin alphabet with non-Latin alphabets to form the groups.5. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the abstracting is performed to group archaic or uncommon letters with a previous letter.6. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the abstracting is performed to treat Latin letter-like symbols according to the letters included in the symbol to group the symbols.7. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the abstracting includes width normalization.8. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the abstracting includes use of a locale override table.9. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the abstracting ...

System Level Search User Interface

A system level search user interface that includes both a data entry portion and an application identification portion is displayed. User data input as a search term is displayed in the data entry portion, and identifiers of each of one or more applications of multiple applications on the computing device that can be searched using the search term are displayed in the application identification portion. The search term is provided to one application of the multiple applications for that one application to generate and display search results based on the search term while the display of at least the data entry portion of the system level search user interface is maintained. 1. A method implemented in a computing device , the method comprising:displaying a system level search user interface that includes both a data entry portion and an application identification portion;displaying, in the data entry portion, user data input as a search term;displaying, in the application identification portion, identifiers of applications on the computing device that can be searched using the search term;receiving a user selection of multiple identifiers in the application identification portion; andproviding, in response to the user selection of the multiple identifiers, the search term to multiple ones of the applications identified by the user selected multiple identifiers for generating and displaying search results based on the search term.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising launching claim 1 , in response to user selection of one of the multiple identifiers claim 1 , an application identified by the one of the multiple identifiers prior to providing the search term to the application identified by the one of the multiple identifiers.5. (canceled)6. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , for each of the applications claim 1 , the identifier of the application comprises a name of the application.7. A method as recited in ...

EXTENSIBLE SEARCH TERM SUGGESTION ENGINE

A search term suggestion engine of a computing device receives characters of user data as the characters are input. The user data is at least part of a search term to be provided to one of multiple applications to search for the search term. An indication of multiple suggestion sources is received from the one application, and one or more suggested search terms are obtained, from the multiple suggestion sources, based on the received characters. One or more suggested search terms can also be obtained from the multiple suggestion sources based on one or more linguistic alternatives for the received characters. The one or more suggested search terms are combined into a combined set of suggested search terms, and the combined set of suggested search terms is returned to a search user interface for presentation to the user. 1. A method in a search term suggestion engine of a computing device , the method comprising:receiving characters of user data as the characters are input, wherein the user data is at least part of a search term to be provided to a first application to search for the search term, wherein the first application is one of multiple applications on the computing device;receiving, from the first application prior to presentation of one or more suggested search terms based on the received characters, an indication of multiple suggestion sources;obtaining, from each of two or more of the multiple suggestion sources, one or more suggested search terms based on the received characters;combining the one or more suggested search terms into a combined set of suggested search terms; andreturning the combined set of suggested search terms to a search user interface for presentation to a user.2. A method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising repeating the obtaining claim 1 , combining claim 1 , and returning as each of multiple additional characters of the user data input are received.3. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein one of the multiple suggestion ...

PRODUCT HAVING DUAL LAYER IDENTIFICATION CODES, PRODUCT TRACEABILITY AND ANTI-COUNTERFEIT AUTHENTICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

The present application provides a product having dual layer identification codes, a product traceability and anti-counterfeiting authentication method and apparatus. The method includes: receiving a query request sent from a user by scanning a first identification code on a product; providing basic information, a logistic state, and user scanning information of the product matching the first identification code to the user; receiving an authentication request sent from a user by scanning a second identification code on the product; and providing an anti-counterfeiting authentication result of the product matching the second identification code to the user. By the present disclosure, the anti-counterfeiting effect can be guaranteed on a basis of reducing a difficulty in user query. 1. A product having dual layer identification codes , the dual layer identification codes comprising a first identification code attached to the product and a second identification code separated from the product;wherein the second identification code is provided to a user when the product is sold to the user.2. The product according to claim 1 , wherein the first identification code of the dual layer identification codes matches a plurality of second identification codes.3. The product according to claim 1 , wherein the first identification code and the second identification code match a same type of product.4. The product according to claim 1 , wherein there is no matching relationship between the first identification code and the second identification code of the dual layer identification codes.5. The product according to claim 1 , wherein the second identification code is not associated with a product or a product category.6. The product according to claim 1 , wherein the dual layer identification codes are any combination of a two-dimensional code claim 1 , a bar code claim 1 , a near field communication (NFC) code claim 1 , and a non-contact radio frequency identification (RFID) ...

Air Quality Measurement With Modular Sensor System and Method

An apparatus for acquiring air quality data from removable and/or replaceable sensor, processing and storing the acquired data, and transmitting the processed data to backend server is enabled. The apparatus includes a microcontroller coupled with a Universal Sensor Interface (USI). The USI may include an element configured to transmit continuous electrical power to a removable and/or replaceable sensor, an element configured to transmit intermittent electrical power during time intervals corresponding to sensing intervals, an element configured to transmit an indication that the removable and/or replaceable sensor is currently coupled with the sensor interface, and one or more elements configured as a serial peripheral interface. A modular sensor system is thereby enabled, configurable to manage multiple removable and replaceable sensors such as air quality sensors. Distinct interface elements for continuous and intermittent electrical power enable utilization of sensors with relatively long initialization times while optimizing power usage by powering some components only during sensing intervals. Including an interface element indicating presence or absence of the removable and/or replaceable sensor and one or more interface elements configured as a serial peripheral interface with USI protocol enable dynamic plug-and-play reconfiguration of the apparatus. 1. An apparatus for acquiring air quality data from one or more removable or replaceable sensors , processing and storing the acquired air quality data , and transmitting the processed and stored air quality data to backend server , the apparatus comprising:a microcontroller;a removable or replaceable sensor; and a first electronic coupler configured to transmit continuous electrical power to the removable or replaceable sensor;', 'a second electronic coupler configured to transmit intermittent electrical power to the removable or replaceable sensor during time intervals corresponding to sensing intervals ...

APPARATUS, A SYSTEM, A METHOD AND A LIGHT CONTROL DEVICE FOR FACILITATING HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION

A hydroponic cultivation apparatus, a system and a method for facilitating hydroponic cultivation is disclosed. The hydroponic cultivation apparatus includes a reservoir, a plinth, a grow tray with a grow tray lid, and a docking with coupler. The reservoir, placed upon the plinth, is located at a higher position adjacent to the grow tray for optimizing liquid circulation from the reservoir to the grow tray and vice-versa using one or more pipes, a solenoid valve and a pump. The base further includes a dock coupled to the grow tray for providing an electrical connectivity to the grow tray and simultaneously allowing the liquid to flow through the grow tray without being leaked. Further, the apparatus is having a roof which is provided with sources of illumination for providing light required for plant growth. 1. A hydroponic cultivation apparatus , comprising: a cabinet for providing a housing for a reservoir , a plinth , and a grow tray with a grow tray lid placed on a base of the cabinet in such a manner that the reservoir , placed upon the plinth , is located at a higher position adjacent to the grow tray for optimizing liquid circulation from the reservoir to the grow tray and vice-versa using one or more pipes , a solenoid valve and a pump , wherein the base further comprises a dock coupled to the grow tray for providing an electrical connectivity to the grow tray and simultaneously allowing the liquid to flow through the grow tray without being leaked , wherein the base further comprises one or more touch buttons for receiving user input and a display for displaying notification to the user , and wherein the cabinet is having a roof provided with sources of illumination for providing light required for plant growth , and wherein the roof comprises connection pads coupled to a sensing probe placed within the reservoir for providing an electrical connectivity to the sensing probe and simultaneously allowing the liquid to flow through the plinth without being ...

ENDOSCOPIC CAPSULE AND ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM

A closed-loop endoscopic capsule including a sensor recording biological information reflecting the inner condition of a gastrointestinal tract, an expander which is inflatable and holds the endoscopic capsule in the gastrointestinal tract, a medication releaser releasing medication for treatment, and a controller for processing the recorded biological information to generate control signals for the expander and the releaser. An endoscopic system that includes the endoscopic capsule, an external station for data processing, and a mobile device for human-machine interaction. 1. An endoscopic capsule comprising:a sensor for recording biological information inside a gastrointestinal tract;an expander having an inflatable cavity, the inflatable cavity being inflatable by injecting fluid and deflatable by discharging the fluid therefrom; anda controller determining an affected part in the gastrointestinal tract from the recorded biological information, and controlling the expander to have:an inflation position, in which the inflatable cavity is inflated by injected fluid and the expander is, via the inflated inflatable cavity, held adjacent to the determined affected part in the gastrointestinal tract; ora deflation position, in which at least a portion of the injected fluid in the inflatable cavity is released and the expander retracts from the gastrointestinal tract.2. The endoscopic capsule of claim 1 , further comprising a releaser comprising a medication chamber for receiving the medication to be released in the gastrointestinal tract.3. The endoscopic capsule of claim 1 , wherein the expander further comprises:a housing having a first channel and a second channel, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the inflatable cavity; anda fluid tank having a fluid cavity for receiving compressed fluid, wherein the fluid cavity is in fluid communication with the inflatable cavity to inject the fluid into the inflatable cavity.4. The endoscopic capsule of ...

Seed storage device, completed seed kit, and method of storing and planting seeds

A seed storage device comprising a plurality of pods connected sequentially. Each pod is adapted to store one or more seeds and adapted to be breachable to facilitate releasing the seeds to a planting location. An associated method of storing seeds comprising placing one or more seeds into a pod of the seed storage device, and an associated method of planting seeds using the seed storage device, are also provided. A completed seed kit comprising the seed storage device with one or more seeds stored in one or more of the pods is also provided.

Cementitious construction materials containing rubber

Building material

(57)【要約】 【課題】 ゴム片を含む好適な建築材料を提供する。 【解決手段】 セメント質の材料とゴム片と水とを混合 することにより、ゴム片がセメント質の材料により多孔 質マトリックス内に共に結合された建築材料を形成す る。

Semantic zoom linguistic helpers

Semantic zoom techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are described that may be utilized by a user to navigate to content of interest. These techniques may also include a variety of different features, such as to support semantic swaps and zooming “in” and “out.” These techniques may also include a variety of different input features, such as to support gestures, cursor-control device, and keyboard inputs. A variety of other features are also supported as further described in the detailed description and figures.

System level search user interface

A system level search user interface that includes both a data entry portion and an application identification portion is displayed. User data input as a search term is displayed in the data entry portion, and identifiers of each of one or more applications of multiple applications on the computing device that can be searched using the search term are displayed in the application identification portion. The search term is provided to one application of the multiple applications for that one application to generate and display search results based on the search term while the display of at least the data entry portion of the system level search user interface is maintained.

System level search user interface

A system level search user interface that includes both a data entry portion and an application identification portion is displayed. User data input as a search term is displayed in the data entry portion, and identifiers of each of one or more applications of multiple applications on the computing device that can be searched using the search term are displayed in the application identification portion. The search term is provided to one application of the multiple applications for that one application to generate and display search results based on the search term while the display of at least the data entry portion of the system level search user interface is maintained.

Flow cut-off device for insertion in a gas duct

ABSTRACT The device has a gas passage of adjustable flow cross-section through which gas flows in normal use. Inflowing gas also acts on a blocking member, and when the pressure of the inflow gas rises above a certain value, the pressure on the blocking member is sufficient to move the blocking member into the gas passage to block the passage. The blocking member is then retained in position in the passage, blocking the gas flow by the gas pressure. The blocking member can be a ball which is moved against the force of gravity by the pressure of the gas to close the passage.

An apparatus, a system, a method and a light control device for facilitating hydroponic cultivation

A hydroponic cultivation apparatus includes a reservoir (201), a plinth (202), a grow tray (203) with a grow tray lid (204), and a docking (208) with couplers (218, 219). The reservoir, placed upon the plinth, is located at a higher position adjacent to the grow tray for optimizing liquid circulation from the reservoir to the grow tray and vice versa using one or more pipes (209, 211), a solenoid valve (107) and a pump (108). The base (205) further includes a dock coupled to the grow tray for providing an electrical connectivity to the grow tray and simultaneously allowing the liquid to flow through the grow tray without being leaked. Further, the apparatus is having a roof which is provided with sources of illumination for providing light required for plant growth. A system and a method for facilitating hydroponic cultivation.

An apparatus, a system, a method and a light control device for facilitating hydroponic cultivation

A hydroponic cultivation apparatus includes a reservoir (201), a plinth (202), a grow tray (203) with a grow tray lid (204), and a docking (208) with couplers (218, 219). The reservoir, placed upon the plinth, is located at a higher position adjacent to the grow tray for optimizing liquid circulation from the reservoir to the grow tray and vice versa using one or more pipes (209, 211), a solenoid valve (107) and a pump (108). The base (205) further includes a dock coupled to the grow tray for providing an electrical connectivity to the grow tray and simultaneously allowing the liquid to flow through the grow tray without being leaked. Further, the apparatus is having a roof which is provided with sources of illumination for providing light required for plant growth. A system and a method for facilitating hydroponic cultivation.

Wireless purchase and on-line inventory apparatus and method for vending machines

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for wireless purchase of merchandise from a vending machine by using a cellular mobile phone. The present invention permits a cellular mobile phone user to dial a sequence of code on the phone to invoke the vending machine to dispense merchandise, where payment is charged to the mobile phone account. The present invention also relates to an apparatus and a method for on-line inventory management. With on-line inventory management, the present invention provides high efficient operation, reduced operation cost, and just-in-time service and merchandise delivery. The present invention further relates to an apparatus and a method that allow both on-line inventory management and wireless purchase of merchandise in a vending machine.

System level search user interface

A system level search user interface that includes both a data entry portion and an application identification portion is displayed. User data input as a search term is displayed in the data entry portion, and identifiers of each of one or more applications of multiple applications on the computing device that can be searched using the search term are displayed in the application identification portion. The search term is provided to one application of the multiple applications for that one application to generate and display search results based on the search term while the display of at least the data entry portion of the system level search user interface is maintained.

Two-dimensional barcode generating method, verification method, server and two-dimensional barcode

A two-dimensional barcode generating method, a two-dimensional barcode verification method, a two-dimensional barcode verification server, and a two-dimensional barcode wherein the two-dimensional barcode comprises an encryption module in place of a generic module in an existing two-dimensional barcode, and wherein the encryption module includes an encryption area and a first identification area; the encryption area contains an encryption identifier recorded therein for verifying the authenticity of the two-dimensional barcode, and the first identification area contains a first recognition identifier recorded therein for presenting information typically carried by the generic module of an existing two-dimensional barcode.

Apparatus, a system, a method and a light control device for facilitating hydroponic cultivation

A hydroponic cultivation apparatus, a system and a method for facilitating hydroponic cultivation is disclosed. The hydroponic cultivation apparatus includes a reservoir, a plinth, a grow tray with a grow tray lid, and a docking with coupler. The reservoir, placed upon the plinth, is located at a higher position adjacent to the grow tray for optimizing liquid circulation from the reservoir to the grow tray and vice-versa using one or more pipes, a solenoid valve and a pump. The base further includes a dock coupled to the grow tray for providing an electrical connectivity to the grow tray and simultaneously allowing the liquid to flow through the grow tray without being leaked. Further, the apparatus is having a roof which is provided with sources of illumination for providing light required for plant growth.

Improved non-gps positioning systems

A method for determining the relative position of each of a plurality of devices, each device having a three-dimensional local coordinate system; the method comprising the steps of: aligning one of the axes of the local coordinate system of each device with a reference direction; and determining the elevation and azimuth angles, and distance, from each device to another such device. Preferably the reference direction is collinear with the direction of gravity. Preferably the method further comprises a step of aligning the local coordinate systems of the devices, particularly preferably by propagating the local coordinate system of a first device to a second device, and so on throughout all the devices. Preferably each device also comprises a wireless sensor, and may thus collect and generate sensing data such as temperature data, pressure data, force data, stress data, strain data, humidity data, vibration data, presence data, pH data, radioactivity data, gas or liquid level data, or gas or liquid flow rate data. As a consequence of the devices' positioning capability, the method may further comprise each device transmitting location data together with the sensing data. The method may be implemented in areas where GPS positioning methods are not applicable or available, such as within underground tunnels, along pipes, inside buildings, or in war zones. Also provided is a system operable to determine the relative position of each of a plurality of devices, and a device for use in such a system.

Three dimensional self-illuminated display unit.

Verfahren und zellulären Kommunikationssystemen basierend auf Mobilität und Telekommunikations-Verkehrsstatistik, die durch mobile Einheiten ermittelt wird

Planting sensor

Graphical watermark, method and apparatus for generating same, and method and apparatus for authenticating same

The present disclosure provides a graphical watermark, a method and an apparatus for generating a graphical watermark, and a method and an apparatus for authenticating a graphical watermark. The graphical watermark includes: a plurality of graphical markers carrying position and pose information, and identity information of the graphical watermark; and a watermark pattern provided between a pair of graphical markers.

Genomic markers of hepatitis b virus associated with hepatocellular carcinoma

The present invention provides methods of predicting a pre-disposition of HBV-infected individuals to develop hepatacellular carcinoma (HCC).

Genomic markers of hepatitis b virus in hepatocellular carcinoma

Genomic markers of hepatitis b virus in hepatocellular carcinoma

Genomic markers of hepatitis B virus associated with hepatocellular carcinoma

The present invention provides methods of predicting a pre-disposition of HBV-infected individuals to develop hepatacellular carcinoma (HCC).

Genomic markers of hepatitis b virus associated with hepatocellular carcinoma

The present invention provides methods of predicting a pre-disposition of HBV-infected individuals to develop hepatacellular carcinoma (HCC).

Genomic markers of hepatitis B virus associated with hepatocellular carcinoma

The present invention provides methods of predicting a pre-disposition of HBV-infected individuals to develop hepatacellular carcinoma (HCC).

A cut-off device for the insertion in a gas duct

Genomic markers of hepatitis b virus associated with hepatocellular carcinoma

The present invention provides methods of predicting a pre-disposition of HBV-infected individuals to develop hepatacellular carcinoma (HCC).

Genomic markers of hepatitis b virus associated with hepatocellular carcinoma

The present invention provides methods of predicting a pre-disposition of HBV-infected individuals to develop hepatacellular carcinoma (HCC).

Flow cutoff device

Genomic markers of hepatitis b virus in hepatocellular carcinoma

System and method of using base station algorithm to plan emergent traffic route and inform in advance vehicles to yield right-of-way

A system and method of using a base station algorithm to plan an emergent traffic route and inform in advance vehicles to yield right-of-way, wherein the cloud server receives the current position and destination position of a rescue vehicle through base stations. The cloud server determines the positioned locations of the mobile devices. The cloud server comparing the positioned locations with a map to plan a fastest route for the rescue vehicle to reach the destination position. The cloud server send out radio frequency notification to the mobile devices on the fastest route to remind the mobile devices to yield right-of-way. The present invention enables the rescue vehicle to avoid jammed roads and finds out the fastest route for the rescue vehicle. Further, the present invention may remind road users to yield right-of-way. Thereby, the rescue vehicle can reach the accident spot faster.

Flow cutoff device