Flexible LED light band for e.g. powering electronic device, has universal serial bus connector intended to be connected to universal serial bus jack of electronic device to allow power supply to electronic device

La présente invention concerne un luminaire flexible se présentant sous la forme d'une bande flexible continue (1), recouverte de diodes électroluminescentes LEDs (7) connectées entre-elles sur un ruban de base (5) opaque et encapsulées sur leur face supérieure dans une résine étanche transparente (8), qui présente la particularité d'être équipé d'un connecteur USB (2) via une soudure (4), ce qui permet de le brancher sur tout appareil électrique ou électronique équipé au moins d'un port USB (3), ou toute autre alimentation USB compatible. La fixation de la bande lumineuse flexible se faisant par sa base recouverte d'un adhésif autocollant (6). Le luminaire flexible est adapté pour être alimenté par une tension de 5 volts délivrée par toute prise USB. En outre, les bandes flexibles supportant les diodes sont sécables et reconnectables pour constituer des bandes flexibles d'une longueur de une LED jusqu'à plusieurs mètres.

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FIFTH WHEEL SLIDER ASSEMBLY

A fifth wheel slider assembly includes a hitch plate with a throat for receiving a king pin of a trailer, and a slider assembly that includes at least one rack member having a first side and a second side and supportable above a vehicle frame. The slider assembly further includes a first portion including a guide plate slidably abutting the second side of the at least one rack member, and an engagement assembly releasably engaging the at least one rack member at incremental points along a length of the at least one rack member, thereby selectively positioning the hitch plate with respect to the at least one rack member, and a second portion including at least one support bracket pivotably supporting the hitch plate, slidably abutting the first side of the at least one rack member, and readily releasably coupled to the first portion of the slider assembly. 1. A fifth wheel slider assembly , comprising:a hitch plate with a throat for receiving a kingpin of a trailer; and at least one rack member having a first side and a second side and supportable above a vehicle frame;', 'a first portion including a guide plate slidably abutting the second side of the at least one rack member, and an engagement assembly releasably engaging the at least one rack member at incremental points along a length of the at least one rack member, thereby selectively positioning the hitch plate with respect to the at least one rack member; and', 'a second portion including at least one support bracket pivotably supporting the hitch plate, slidably abutting the first side of the at least one rack member, and readily releasably coupled to the first portion of the slider assembly., 'a slider assembly, comprising2. The fifth wheel slider assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one support bracket is detachably coupled to the first portion of the slider assembly by a plurality of mechanical fasteners.3. The fifth wheel slider assembly of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of mechanical fasteners ...

COIL SUPPORT AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD

Disclosed are embodiments for a system for securing a load to a platform such as a coil to a transport system. The system includes a frame adapted for placement on a platform. The frame includes a cradle structure for engaging the load. An inflatable bladder is placed over the load and connected to the frame. When tensioned and inflated with gas, the bladder applies force to the load to secure the load to the frame and prevent movement of the coil during transport. 1. A system for securing a coil of material comprising:a cradle structure for abutting the coil;a frame; anda bladder adapted for coupling to said frame in a spaced apart position from said cradle structure and partially surrounding the coil, wherein said bladder defines at least one chamber for receiving a gas, such that when said bladder is in a pressurized state, said bladder is capable of securing the coil between said bladder and the cradle structure.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said bladder further comprises a pneumatic inflation input operatively coupled to the at least one chamber of said bladder claim 1 , wherein the pneumatic inflation input is adapted for coupling to a source of pressurized gas for filling the at least one chamber of said bladder with gas to thereby inflate said bladder.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the pneumatic inflation input of said bladder is adapted for connection to an air break system of a transportation vehicle for inflation of said bladder.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said frame is one of a trailer platform claim 1 , a train car platform claim 1 , an aircraft platform claim 1 , a platform on a ship claim 1 , a platform of a building.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said cradle is said frame.6. The system of further comprising connectors associated with said frame for attaching said bladder to said frame claim 1 , wherein one of the connectors comprises a winch.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein said cradle structure comprises first and second guides ...

Remote Workspace Sharing

Existing remote workspace sharing systems are difficult to use. For example, changes made on a common work product by one user often appear abruptly on displays viewed by remote users. As a result the interaction is perceived as unnatural by the users and is often inefficient. Images of a display of a common work product are received from a camera at a first location. These images may also comprise information about objects between the display and the camera such as a user's hand editing a document on a tablet PC. These images are combined with images of the shared work product and displayed at remote locations. Advance information about remote user actions is then visible and facilitates collaborative mediation between users. Depth information may be used to influence the process of combining the images. 1. A method comprising:displaying an image of a shared work product at a first display;receiving at least one image of the first display and a region around that first display;segmenting the received image to obtain a foreground image; andcomposing an output image from an image of the shared work product and the foreground image.2. A method as claimed in which further comprises estimating a relative depth of the foreground image from the first display.3. A method as claimed in which further comprises displaying an image of a remote user at a second display positioned near the first display and arranged to display an image of the remote user during use of a collaborative work application with that remote user.4. A method as claimed in wherein the segmenting is achieved using knowledge of the image of the shared work product and comparing the knowledge of the image of the shared work product with the received image.5. A method as claimed in wherein the segmenting is achieved using an image processing segmentation algorithm.6. A method as claimed in wherein the image processing segmentation algorithm is based on a contrast analysis technique.7. A method as claimed in ...

Medical Monitor Data Collection System And Method

A system and method for generating results indicative of physiological parameters of a patient and for capturing the results. The capture of the results may include recordation of the results through the use of a camera, while the physiological parameters may be generated through monitoring of a patient or by simulating such monitoring. 1. A system comprising: receive an input signal;', 'generate a result indicative of a physiological parameter based on the input signal; and', 'display the result;, 'a monitor adapted toa camera adapted to capture an image of the display; anda workstation adapted to receive the image of the display from the camera, wherein the workstation is adapted to convert the image of the display into displayable data.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the workstation is adapted to identify at least one portion of the image as including an alphanumeric character and generate a corresponding result character based on the alphanumeric character as the displayable data.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the workstation comprises a workstation display claim 1 , wherein the workstation is adapted to display the displayable data on the workstation display.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the workstation is adapted to coordinate the capture of the image by the camera with the display of the result5. The system of claim 1 , comprising a pulse oximetry sensor simulator adapted to generate the input signal and transmit the input signal to the monitor.6. The system of claim 1 , comprising a pulse oximetry sensor adapted to generate the input signal and transmit the input signal to the monitor.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the monitor comprises a pulse oximetry monitor.8. A kit claim 1 , comprising:a simulator adapted to generate a signal to simulate a pulse oximetry sensor signal;a camera adapted to capture an image generated in response to the signal; andmachine readable code loadable into a tangible computer readable storage, wherein the machine ...

Method and System for Integrated Circuit Card Device With Reprogrammability

An integrated circuit (IC) card interface device with multiple modes of operation allows communications with numerous IC cards, including smart cards. An interface device according to the present invention can be used several different ways, including: connected to a host device (such as a person computer); in a standalone configuration; and as a flexible platform upon which future applications can be based, since it can be easily reprogrammed and upgraded. Programming mode enables the host device or the smart card itself to update or upgrade the programs available within the interface device. When being updated or upgraded, the source of the programming can be from a host device or from the smart card, adding further flexibility to the use of such an interface device. 1. A method for updating a program within an integrated circuit card interface device in connected mode , said interface device containing multiple modes of operation , comprising the steps of:receiving a command from a host device in an I/O module within said interface device, said command instructing said interface device to begin said updating process;establishing a communications interface between said I/O module and an application engine within said interface device;determining whether said program can be stored in one or more memory subsets contained within said interface device;downloading said program to one or more of said memory subsets;updating reference information applicable to said interface device; andconfirming successful download of said program to one or more of said memory subsets in said interface device.2. A method as in claim 1 , wherein said memory subsets comprise pages within nonvolatile memory.3. A method as in claim 2 , wherein said nonvolatile memory comprises EEPROM4. A method as in claim 1 , wherein said downloading step further comprises the steps of;retrieving said program from local storage within said host device; andtransferring said program to said interface device. ...

Pre-touch sensing for mobile interaction

Various technologies described herein pertain to utilizing sensed pre-touch interaction to control a mobile computing device. A pre-touch interaction of a user with the mobile computing device is detected. The pre-touch interaction includes a grip of the user on the mobile computing device and/or a hover of one or more fingers of the user with respect to a touchscreen of the mobile computing device. The finger(s) of the user can be within proximity but not touching the touchscreen as part of the hover. Parameter(s) of the pre-touch interaction of the user with the mobile computing device are identified, and a touch of the user on the touchscreen of the mobile computing device is detected. A computing operation is executed responsive to the touch, where the computing operation is based on the touch and the parameter(s) of the pre-touch interaction of the user with the mobile computing device.

Low ber hard-decision ldpc decoder

A non-volatile memory controller includes a hard-decision Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) decoder with a capability to dynamically select a voting method to improve the decoding in low bit error rate (BER) situations. The hard-decision LDPC decoder dynamically selects a voting method associated with a strength requirement for bit flipping decisions. In one implementation, the voting method is selected based on the degree of a variable node and previous syndrome values.

ENHANCED MULTI-TOUCH INPUT DETECTION

A user-wearable device (UWD) worn by a user of a touchscreen may provide kinematic data of the UWD and/or identification data of the user to a processor that operates the touchscreen. Such data may allow the processor to perform a number of user-touchscreen interactions, such as displaying user-specific windows or menus, processing user-manipulation of displayed objects, and determining which hand of a user performs a touch event, just to name a few examples. 1. A system comprising:a touchscreen that includes one or more processors;a receiver to receive signals from a user wearable device (UWD); and receiving data representative of acceleration of a sensor in communication with the UWD during a touch event of the touchscreen;', 'determining, based at least in part on the data, if the touch event is associated with a dominate input or if the touch event is associated with a non-dominate input;', 'initiating a first input command if the touch event is associated with the dominate input; and', 'initiating a second input command determining the touch event is associated with the non-dominate input., 'a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stored instructions claim 1 , when executed by the one or more processors claim 1 , cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:modifying at least one object displayed by the touchscreen based, at least in part, on whether the touch event is associated with the dominate input or whether the touch event is associated with the non-dominate input.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data representative of acceleration is received wirelessly from the UWD via the receiver.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the dominate input is associated with a dominant hand of a user of the touchscreen and the non-dominate input is associated with a non-dominant hand of the user.5. The ...

USER-IDENTIFYING APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (API)

A user-wearable device (UWD) worn by a user of a touchscreen may provide kinematic data of the UWD and/or identification data of the user to a processor that operates the touchscreen. Such data may allow the processor to perform a number of user-touchscreen interactions, such as displaying user-specific windows or menus, processing user-manipulation of displayed objects, and determining which hand of a user performs a touch event, just to name a few examples. 1. A system comprising:a display surface associated with one or more processors;a receiver to receive signals from a user wearable device (UWD); and receiving kinematic data for the UWD during a touch event of the display surface; and', 'modifying at least one object displayed by the display surface based, at least in part, on the received kinematic data., 'memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the kinematic data includes velocity and/or position of the UWD.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the kinematic data is received wirelessly from the UWD via the receiver.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the touch event comprises physical contact between the display surface and the hand of a user.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the touch event comprises a hand of a user hovering above the display surface claim 1 , and wherein the stored instructions claim 1 , when executed by the one or more processors claim 1 , cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:tracking motion of the hovering hand of the user; andmodifying at least one object displayed by the display surface based, at least in part, on the motion of the hovering hand of the user.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the motion of the hovering hand comprises rotation of the hovering hand claim 5 , and wherein modifying the at least one object displayed by the display surface comprises rotating the ...

Apparatuses for Rotating a Sensing Device

An apparatus for rotating a sensing device about a pan axis and a tilt axis may include an enclosure, first and second rotatable dials configured to allow a user to adjust an angular pan orientation and an angular tilt orientation, respectively, of the sensing device. The apparatus may include outer and inner concentric shafts attached to the first dial and the second dial, respectively. The apparatus may also include a frame assembly attached to the outer shaft such that the frame assembly rotates about the pan axis as the first dial is rotated. The frame assembly may include a base configured to rotate about the tilt axis and that supports the sensing device. The frame assembly may also include a pin and gear assembly operatively coupling the base to the inner shaft such that rotation of the second dial rotates the base about the tilt axis.

ROLL POLISHER APPARATUS AND METHOD

Embodiments of the present invention relate to roll polishers that may be utilized with rollers in rolling stands that have restrictive space requirements. The roll polisher of the present invention comprises a tube with pivot actuators used to engage and disengage a rolling pad on the surface of a roller. Transverse actuators may be located at least partially within the tube, or in other embodiments located outside of the tube, and used to move the tube, and thus, the rolling pad, transversely back and forth across the surface of the roller. The roll polisher may operate apply a force to the pad engaging the rolling surface to remove defects and smooth the surface of the polisher. 1. A roll polisher apparatus , comprising:a tube with a first end and a second end;a pivot actuator;a polishing bar operatively coupled to the tube through at least the pivot actuator, wherein the pivot actuator allows the polishing bar to be extended and retracted;a first support mount operatively coupled to the first end of the tube and a second support mount operatively coupled to the second end of the tube; anda transverse actuator operatively coupled to the tube and at least one of the first support mount or the second support mount to allow transverse movement between the tube and the first and second support mounts.2. The roll polisher apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a transverse pin mount operatively coupled to the first support mount; anda transverse pin operatively coupled to the transverse actuator, wherein the transverse actuator is operatively coupled to the transverse pin mount of the first support mount through the transverse pin.3. The roll polisher apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the transverse pin mount is a horseshoe mount claim 2 , and wherein the transverse pin is operatively coupled to the horseshoe mount.4. The roll polisher apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a transverse actuator aperture in the tube; anda transverse actuator mount operatively ...

APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE FOR MULTI-TOUCH INPUT DETECTION

A sensing device, such as a user-wearable device (UWD) worn by a user of a touchscreen, may provide kinematic data of the sensing device or UWD and/or identification data of the user to a processor that operates the touchscreen. Such data may allow the processor to perform a number of user-touchscreen interactions, such as displaying user-specific windows or menus, processing user-manipulation of displayed objects, and determining which hand of a user performs a touch event, just to name a few examples. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors; and receiving data representative of acceleration of a sensing device from the sensing device during a touch event;', 'determining, based at least in part on the data, whether the sensing device is held or worn on an arm that performed the touch event or whether the sensing device is held or worn on an arm opposite to the arm that performed the touch event; and', 'providing a first set of instructions for responding to the touch event if the sensing device is held or worn on the arm that performed the touch event or providing a second set of instructions for responding to the touch event if the sensing device is held or worn on the arm opposite to the arm that performed the touch event., 'a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a touchscreen claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise receiving the touch event on the touchscreen.3. The system of claim 1 , the operations further comprising:receiving an identification of the sensing device before or during the touch event;searching for the identification of the sensing device in a look-up table;determining an identification of a user based, at least in part, on the searching; andmodifying the first set of instructions or the second set of instructions based, at least in part, on the identification of the user.4. The ...

Modifying Functionality Based on Distances Between Devices

Described herein are techniques and systems that allow modification of functionalities based on distances between a shared device (e.g., a shared display, etc.) and an individual device (e.g., a mobile computing device, etc.). The shared device and the individual device may establish a communication to enable exchange of data. In some embodiments, the shared device or the individual device may measure a distance between the shared device and the individual device. Based on the distance, the individual device may operate in a different mode. In some instances, the shared device may then instruct the individual device to modify a functionality corresponding to the mode.

Systems and methods for scheduling flash operations

Various implementations described herein relate to systems and methods for a solid state drive (SSD) that includes requesting power credits while performing a program or erase operation for a flash memory of the SSD. In response to determining that the requested power credits are rejected, the program or erase operation is suspended and its power credits are released. A read operation may then be performed in response to suspending the program or erase operation and releasing its power credits.

MULTI-GESTURE SECURITY CODE ENTRY

A processor-implemented method for collecting a sequence of security code characters includes: detecting a trajectory through a region proximate the device followed by an instrument; responsive to the trajectory, identifying one of a collection of defined gestures; and interpreting the identified gesture as the portion of the security code. 1. A processor-implemented method for defining at least a portion of a security code providing access to a device , comprising:detecting a trajectory through a region proximate the device followed by an instrument;responsive to the trajectory, identifying one of a collection of defined gestures; andinterpreting the identified gesture as the portion of the security code.2. The processor-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting a starting point location within one of a collection of defined starting point regions;detecting an indication of an ending point location; andidentifying a further portion of the security code based on combining the identified gesture with at least one of the starting point locations.3. The processor-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the collection of defined starting point regions includes keys arranged in a keypad.4. The processor-implemented method of claim 1 , identifying further comprising:computing a distance and direction between the starting point location and the ending point location;comparing the distance to a threshold above which a gesture is interpreted; andidentifying the interpreted gesture as one of up, down, left, right, and diagonals up-left, up-right, down-left, and down-right.5. The processor-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein detecting the indication of the ending point location further comprises:detecting the end point location when the end point location is away from the device.6. The processor-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the instrument is a one of a finger claim 1 , a hand claim 1 , or a stylus.7. The processor-implemented method of claim 1 ...

System and method for polling the status of memory devices

A memory controller and methods thereof suitable for operating a system utilizing multiple memory bus channels and/or multiple banks of memory devices on each channel wherein the memory devices is polled only when necessary. The memory controller includes means for determining a status of each individual memory device of the plurality of memory devices, a channel controller for each memory bus channel, and at least one status register on which is stored a plurality of bits. The channel controller maintains a derived status of each individual memory device based on the current and previous status data. Each individual bit of the plurality of bits of the status register corresponds to an individual memory device of the plurality of memory devices and indicates the derived status of the individual memory device which are used to determine whether to check for a queued command destined for the individual memory device.

Fencepost removal tool

A fence post removal tool may include first and second arms, each of the arms having a handle and a working portion. At least one coupling member is pivotally coupled to each of the working portions. An opening defined by engagement surfaces provided in opposing faces of each of the working portions is provided and is configured to engage the surface of a fence post when in use.

APPLICATIONS FOR MULTI-TOUCH INPUT DETECTION

In general, the multi-touch detection implementations described herein use touch detection technologies to provide new and advantageous interactions between users and touch displays using touch, pens and user-wearable devices (UWDs). These new and advantageous interactions include user-associated mobile menus, combined click-through and radial marking menus, menus to automate and improve drawing or manipulation of content on a display, new menus and methods of selecting objects and text on a display, and new interactions with UWDs and touchscreen displays by using UWDs with gestures. In addition, targeted haptic feedback to the UWD of specific users of a display is enabled. In some multi-touch detection implementations menus or tools available to act on object on a display can be ported entirely, or in part, between displays, such as between small and large displays. 1. A system comprising:a touchscreen;one or more processors;a transceiver that receive signals from a device associated with a user and sends signals to the device associated with the user; anda memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:receiving data representative of acceleration of a sensor resident in the device associated with the user during a touch event of the touchscreen;determining, based at least in part on the received data, if the touch event is associated with a dominant input or if the touch event is associated with a non-dominant input;initiating a first command if the touch event is associated with a non-dominant input; andinitiating a second command if the touch event is associated with a dominant input.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the stored instructions claim 1 , when executed by the one or more processors claim 1 , cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:displaying at least one menu at the location of the touch event on the touchscreen in response to ...

PROTOCOL ANALYZER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL MONITORING MODULE

A protocol analyzer and a host simulator for a medical monitoring module testing system are provided. The protocol analyzer may monitor communication in a first protocol from the medical monitoring module to a host or host simulator. The protocol analyzer may parse and display the messages of the first protocol on a display of a computer. The host simulator may receive data from the medical monitoring module and display data corresponding to a physiological parameter on the display. 1. A non-transitory , tangible computer-readable medium , comprising code adapted to:cause a general purpose computer to monitor communication messages between a medical monitor module and a host medical device, wherein the medical monitor module and the host medical device are communicatively coupled to an evaluation board;cause the general purpose computer to display the communication messages between the medical monitor module and the host medical device;cause the general purpose computer to send a first set of simulated messages to the host medical device formatted in a proprietary protocol of the host medical device; andcause the general purpose computer to send a second set of simulated messages to the medical monitor module formatted in a proprietary protocol of the medical monitor module;wherein the proprietary protocol of the medical monitor module is different from the proprietary protocol of the host medical device.2. The computer-readable medium of claim 1 , comprising code adapted to cause the general purpose computer to send unformatted simulated communication messages to the host medical device or the medical monitor module or both.3. The computer-readable medium of claim 1 , comprising code adapted to cause the general purpose computer to parse the communication messages between the medical monitor module and the host medical device based on the proprietary protocol of the medical monitor module or the proprietary protocol of the host medical device.4. The computer- ...

Controlling the Focus of a Camera Using Focus Statistics

Apparatus for controlling the focus of a camera arranged to capture a sequence of frames, includes an image processor configured to: form an image characteristic for a plurality of blocks of a first frame, each block comprising one or more pixels of the first frame; and calculate an image parameter for each block by combining the image characteristics of blocks lying within a predefined zone relative to that block; and a focus controller configured to derive a measure of focus for a selected frame area of the first frame by identifying a set of blocks whose respective predefined zones, when combined, substantially represent the selected frame area, and forming a measure of focus for the selected frame area by so combining the image parameters of the set of blocks; wherein the focus controller is configured to generate a signal for controlling camera focus in dependence on the measure of focus formed for the selected frame area of the first frame.

Process and apparatus for freezing a liquid medium

Nanoparticle-based holographic photopolymer materials and related applications

Disclosed herein is a holographic mixture including nanoparticles used to form gratings through holographic exposure. In various embodiments, exposure of the holographic mixture causes the nanoparticles to diffuse to dark fringe regions which creates nanoparticle rich regions and nanoparticle poor regions. Some embodiments include a multi-layer grating which includes a layer formed through the exposed holographic mixture and another layer directly applied above the exposed holographic mixture. The other layer may also be exposed through a holographic recording beam.

Waveguides incorporating transmissive and reflective gratings and related methods of manufacturing

Multiplexed reflection and transmission gratings, and methods of their manufacture, are provided that improve uniformity with laser light, that is, reduced banding and other illumination artifacts occurring in waveguides. The mechanism for this can be the multiple reflections between the waveguide reflecting surfaces and the reflection hologram, which promote illumination averaging as beam propagation processes within a waveguide. In some gratings, a beam splitter layer overlapping the multiplexed gratings can be provided for the purposes of reducing banding in a laser-illuminated waveguide. The beam splitter can be provided by one or more dielectric layers. The beamsplitter can have sensitivity to one polarization. The beamsplitter can be sensitive to S-polarization. The beam splitter can be an anti-reflection coating optimized for normal incidence that becomes reflective at high TIR angles when immersed in glass or plastic.

SOLID COMPOSITIONS AND PROPAN OR ISOBUTAN CATALYTIC CONVERSION PROCESS

Print media feed system for an imaging apparatus

A print media feed system for advancing a sheet of print media having a leading edge and a trailing edge in a sheet feed direction through a print zone in an imaging apparatus includes a rotating support positioned downstream of an exit roller in relation to a sheet feed direction. The rotating support provides a rotating support surface that engages a non-printed side of the sheet of print media downstream of the exit roller while the trailing edge of the sheet of print media is advanced through the print zone by the exit roller, the rotating support not contributing to advance the trailing edge of the sheet of print media through the print zone, but contributing to advance the sheet of print media after the sheet of print media is released by the exit roller.

Vectors in use in filamentous fungi

Novel vectors are disclosed for use in filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus sp. in particular, whereby protein coding regions may be inserted therein to achieve expression or expression followed by secretion of the coded protein from the host. Signal peptide sequences and promoter sequences valuable for this purpose are disclosed as are expression vectors containing coding regions native or foreign to the fungal host. In accordance with the invention, a filamentous fungus such as Aspergillus may be provided with foreign or natural coding regions associated with foreign or natural promoter sequences and optionally signal peptide sequences which can be used to control the expression and/or secretion of the proteins encoded by these coding regions.

Interactive Surface Computer with Switchable Diffuser

An interactive surface computer with a switchable diffuser layer is described. The switchable layer has two states: a transparent state and a diffusing state. When it is in its diffusing state, a digital image is displayed and when the layer is in its transparent state, an image can be captured through the layer. In an embodiment, a projector is used to project the digital image onto the layer in its diffusing state and optical sensors are used for touch detection.

Interactive surface computer with switchable diffuser

An interactive surface computer with a switchable diffuser layer is described. The switchable layer has two states: a transparent state and a diffusing state. When it is in its diffusing state, a digital image is displayed and when the layer is in its transparent state, an image can be captured through the layer. In an embodiment, a projector is used to project the digital image onto the layer in its diffusing state and optical sensors are used for touch detection.

DERIVED FROM PIPERIDINE, ITS PREPARATION AND ITS USE AS A MEDICINAL PRODUCT.

LA INVENCION PROPORCIONA PAROXETINA CRISTALINA HIDROCLORHIDRA SEMIHIDRATADA, LOS PROCESOS PARA ESTA PREPARACION, CONTIENE COMPUESTOS PARECIDOS Y SU USO TERAPEUTICO. THE INVENTION PROVIDES SEMI-HYDRATED CRYSTALLINE HYDROCHLORINE HYDROGEN, THE PROCESSES FOR THIS PREPARATION CONTAINS SIMILAR COMPOUNDS AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USE.

System for editing time-based temporal digital media including a pointing device toggling between temporal and translation-rotation modes

A system and method that maps temporal control functions into a six degree of freedom pointing device. The six degree of freedom pointing device controls both transport and view modes within a time-based media editing system and allows a user to toggle between modes without losing visual contact with graphical objects appearing on a video screen.

User interface having click-through tools that can be composed with other tools

A user interface technigue operates in the environment of a processor-controlled machine for executing a program that operates on a set of underlying data and displays a visible representation thereof. The system further provides a visual depiction of a set of tools. The tools include click-through tools that can be combined with other tools (including other click-througb tools) to provide composite tools. A click-through tool includes a generally transparent delineated active area that is movable so that it can be placed over a desired portion of the visible representation. When the user interacts with the visible representation through the active area, the action takes on an attribute of the particular click-through tool. A click-through tool can be superimposed on another click-through tool, whereupon an action taken through the two click-through tools onto the visible representation takes on attributes of both tools.

Apparatus for purifying water using ozone

Pharmaceutical combination formulation

Modifying functionality based on distances between devices

Fluid-pressure-actuated switch valve

Generation of programming parameters for non-volatile memory device based on physical device parameters

Various implementations described herein relate to systems and methods for programming data, including determining a target row corresponding to a program command and setting row-based programming parameters for the target row using target physical device parameters of the target row and optimized programming parameters corresponding to the physical device parameters.

Enhanced parallel port.

Method and system for an integrated circuit card interface device with multiple modes of operation

An integrated circuit (IC) card interface device with multiple modes of operation allows communications with numerous IC cards, including smart cards. An interface device according to the present invention can be used several different ways, including: connected to a host device (such as a personal computer); in a standalone configuration; and as a flexible platform upon which future applications can be based, since it can be easily reprogrammed and upgraded. The interface device can contain an application engine and an I/O module, providing a flexible architecture and allowing several different operating modes. In connected mode, the interface device can, for example, be connected to a PC to enable the use of smart cards in secure applications. In standalone mode, the interface device can provide information about smart cards with which it interfaces. Programming mode enables the host device or the smart card itself to update or upgrade the programs available within the interface device. When being updated or upgraded, the source of the programming can be from a host device or from the smart card, adding further flexibility to the use of such an interface device.

Methods for the treatment of chronic pain and compositions therefor

The invention discloses cathepsin S as a suitable target for the development of new therapeutics to treat or ameliorate chronic pain. The invention relates to methods to treat and/or ameliorate chronic pain and pharmaceutical compositions therefor comprising modulators with inhibitory effect on cathepsin S enzyme activity and/or cathepsin S gene expression. The invention also relates to a method to identify compounds with therapeutic usefulness to treat chronic pain, comprising identifying compounds that can inhibit cathepsin S activity and/or gene expression which can also reverse the pathological effects of chronic pain in vivo.

mixing element for liquid purifying devices

Interactive surface computer with switchable diffuser

An interactive surface computer with a switchable diffuser layer is described. The switchable layer has two states: a transparent state and a diffusing state. When it is in its diffusing state, a digital image is displayed and when the layer is in its transparent state, an image can be captured through the layer. In an embodiment, a projector is used to project the digital image onto the layer in its diffusing state and optical sensors are used for touch detection.

Lawnmower with reduced clearance space

A walk-behind lawnmower including a deck including a shroud, a front end portion, and a plurality of ribs coupled to the front end portion and defining a contact plane, a first motor, a rechargeable battery, and a blade rotatably driven by the first motor about a rotational axis, the blade having a tip defining a blade circle about the rotational axis. A radially inner surface of the shroud is disposed a first distance from a nearest point of the blade circle, the first distance being between 0.12 inches and 0.38 inches, a radially outer surface of the shroud is disposed a second distance from a nearest point of the blade circle, the second distance being between 0.5 inches and 0.75 inches, and the contact plane is disposed a third distance from a nearest point of the blade circle, the third distance being between 1.75 inches and 2.75 inches.

Unique identification of devices using color detection

Methods and apparatus for uniquely identifying wireless devices in close physical proximity are described. When two wireless devices are brought into close proximity, one of the devices displays an optical indicator, such as a light pattern. This device then sends messages to other devices which are within wireless range to cause them to use any light sensor to detect a signal. In an embodiment, the light sensor is a camera and the detected signal is an image captured by the camera. Each device then sends data identifying what was detected back to the device displaying the pattern. By analyzing this data, the first device can determine which other device detected the indicator that it displayed and therefore determine that this device is in close physical proximity to it. In an example, the first device is an interactive surface arranged to identify the wireless addresses of devices which are placed on the surface.

Apparatus and method for making convolutely wound logs

A surface winder for developing a convolutely wound log in which a core introduced into a winding nip is first rotated before engaging a web to effect cutoff and transfer.

Methods and apparatus for data analysis

A method and apparatus for data analysis according to various aspects of the present invention is configured to automatically identify a characteristic of a fabrication process for components based on test data for the components.

User interface having clickthrough tools that can be composed with other tools

An interoperability unit for adding external sources in a vehicle

An interoperability unit for adding a media source to a vehicle media system, the unit comprising: an interface module configured to transmit a command signal through a first connection and to receive a command signal through a second connection; a media module configured to output a media signal; and a compatibility module configured, in a first mode of operation, to cause a first command signal received through the second connection of the interface module to be re-transmitted through the first connection of the interface module, and, in a second mode of operation, to intercept a first command signal received through the second connection of the interface module and to use the first command signal to control an aspect of the media signal output by the media module.

Formulations and method of treatment

A sustained release formulation of lamotrigine or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof and methods of treatment and uses thereof.

Process for preparing solid shaped articles

Solid shaped articles, particularly rapidly dissolving pharmaceutical dosage forms, carrying predetermined unit quantities of chemicals are prepared by a novel process involving the addition of the predetermined amount of chemical in a solvent to a placebo article which contains a network of carrier material. The placebo article is prepared by freezing a composition of carrier material in a solvent and subliming the solvent from the frozen composition.

Adjustable journal-box.

Interactive surface computer with switchable diffuser.

Se describe una computadora de superficie interactiva con una capa difusora conmutable. La capa conmutable tiene dos estados: un estado transparente y un estado difuso. Cuando está en su estado difuso, una imagen digital es presentada y cuando la capa está en su estado transparente, se puede capturar una imagen a través de la capa. En una modalidad, se usa un proyector para proyectar la imagen digital sobre la capa en su estado difuso y se utilizan sensores ópticos para la detección táctil.

Patent IN173839B

Process for preparing a pharmaceutical ion exchange resin composition

Pharmaceutical iodine compositions

A pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of elemental iodine and at least one organic substance which reacts with iodine, whereby iodine loss is controlled by providing a source of iodate loss sufficient to provide from 0.01% to 0.04% by weight iodate ions, preferably from 0.02% to 0.03% by weight iodate ions.

Iodophor containing suppository

A suppository containing at least one iodophor, a water soluble, suppository base, at least one water soluble sugar having a molecular weight between 90 and 550, especially between 150 and 370, and at least 30% (by wt) water. Preferably the iodophor is povidone iodine or polydextrose iodine, the suppository base is a gelling polysaccharide and the sugar is a monosaccharide, disaccharide or sugar alcohol. A high concentration of water, together with the presence of a low molecular sugar, improves the rate of iodine release from the suppository.

Remote workspace sharing

Remote workspace sharing

Surface winder and method

SURFACE WINDER AND METHOD ABSTRACT Disclosed is a surface winder for developing a web log comprising a frame with means operatively associated with the frame for advancing a web along a predetermined path in the frame. A stationary winding roll is rotatably mounted in the frame on one side of the path and a stationary finger is mounted on the frame on the other side of the path adjacent the stationary winding roll and spaced therefrom a distance sufficient to receive a core to be wound in the path, the stationary winding roll cooperating with the stationary finger to rotate the core. A movable winding roll is rotatably mounted in the frame on the other side of the path and downstream in the direction of web advance from the stationary finger means and forming a nip with the stationary winding roll. The movable winding roll is reciprocated relative to the stationary winding roll from a first position precluding passage of a partially-wound log through the nip to a second position permitting passage of the partially wound log through the nip. The invention also comprehends a method of winding a web on a core to develop a wound log using the apparatus.

Engine starter gearing

Injectable aqueous implant formulation containing ascorbic acid

formulação de implante aquosa injetável que contém ácido ascórbico.a presente invenção refere-se a uma formulação de implante aquosa injetável para uso na regeneração de tecido oral que foi esterilizada através de irradiação de raios gama ou raios x e pode ser extrudada através de um sistema de estreitamento e uma cânula de calibre 18 (0,838 mm de diâmetro interno) de 25,4 mm de comprimento com um força não superior a 60 n que compreende 25-45 % p/p de uma mistura de partículas de hidroxiapatita nanocristalina derivadas de osso natural que têm um tamanho de 50 a 200 µm, conforme determinado através de peneiramento, e fragmentos de material de colágeno fibroso naturalmente reticulado que passam através de uma peneira de 0,5 mm, em que a proporção p/p de hidroxiapatita nanocristalina para colágeno é a partir de 1,8 a 4,5, a qual contém pelo menos 0,05 % (p/p) de ácido ascórbico, e um processo para preparar a formulação de implante aquosa injetável acima. aqueous injectable implant formulation containing ascorbic acid. The present invention relates to an aqueous injectable implant formulation for use in the regeneration of oral tissue that has been sterilized by gamma-ray or x-ray irradiation and can be extruded through a system of and an 18 gauge cannula (0.838 mm internal diameter) 25.4 mm in length with a force not exceeding 60 n comprising 25-45 % w/w of a mixture of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite particles derived from natural bone which have a size of 50 to 200 µm, as determined through sieving, and fragments of naturally cross-linked fibrous collagen material passing through a 0.5 mm sieve, where the w/w ratio of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite to collagen is from 1.8 to 4.5, which contains at least 0.05% (w/w) ascorbic acid, and a process for preparing the above injectable aqueous implant formulation.

Filter

Process for the ammoxidation of propane and isobutane using mixed metal oxide catalysts.

Se describe un procedimiento para la amoxidación de un hidrocarburo saturado o insaturado o mezcla de hidrocarburos saturados e insaturados para producir un nitrilo insaturado, dicho procedimiento comprende poner en contacto el hidrocarburo saturado o insaturado o mezcla de hidrocarburos saturados e insaturados con amoniaco y un gas que contiene oxígeno en presencia de una composición de catalizador que comprende molibdeno, vanadio, antimonio, niobio, telurio, opcionalmente por lo menos un elemento que se selecciona a partir del grupo que consiste de titanio, estaño, germanio, zirconio, y hafnio, y opcionalmente por lo menos un lantánido que se selecciona a partir del grupo que consiste de lantano, cerio, praseodimio, neodimio, samario, europio, gadolinio, disprosio, holmio, erbio, tulio, iterbio y lutecio. Dichas composiciones se caracterizan por niveles muy bajos de telurio en la composición. Dichas composiciones de catalizador son efectivas para la conversión en fase gaseosa de propano en acrilonitrilo y de isobutano en metacrilonitrilo (mediante amoxidación).

Phenothrin shampoo

A lousicidal shampoo containing phenothrin as lousicidal agent together with a shampoo base comprising water and one or more surface active agents, said shampoo containing as antimicrobial preservative 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1-3-diol either alone or in combination with 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol.

Powered handheld cutting tool

A handheld cutting tool includes a motor, a driven gear coupled to the motor for receiving torque therefrom and a sprocket coupled for co-rotation with the driven gear, a handle guard extending from handle portion, a chain supported on a guide bar and engaged with the sprocket such that rotation of the sprocket moves the chain along the guide bar, and a battery pack removably coupled to an end of the handle portion. The handle guard includes a support face configured to support the handheld cutting tool on a horizontal support surface, and the battery pack includes a foot portion. A center of gravity of the handheld cutting tool is located above the foot portion and permits balancing of the handheld cutting tool in an upright position on only the foot portion.

Audio transforms in connection with multiparty communication

The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can preprocess audio portions of communications in order to enrich multiparty communication sessions or environments. In particular, the architecture can provide both a public channel for public communications that are received by substantially all connected parties and can further provide a private channel for private communications that are received by a selected subset of all connected parties. Most particularly, the architecture can apply an audio transform to communications that occur during the multiparty communication session based upon a target audience of the communication. By way of illustration, the architecture can apply a whisper transform to private communications, an emotion transform based upon relationships, an ambience or spatial transform based upon physical locations, or a pace transform based upon lack of presence.

TRANSFORMATION SYSTEM

Transformants of Aspergillus niger and related Aspergilli, containing foreign DNA conferring modified properties of expression thereon, are prepared by use of a DNA vector which contains a selectable marker which is capable of incorporation into the DNA of the host A. niger cells, but which is not to be found in the A. niger cells prior to this transformation. The vector also contains other foreign DNA to be incorporated into the A. niger, for modified expression. The process suitably uses mutants of A. niger as hosts, the mutants lacking the selectable marker as compared with wild-type A. niger, and conducts the transformation on spheroplasts of A. niger.

Use of a Dry Implant Composition for the Preparation of an Injectable Aqueous Implant Formulation

Una formulación de implante acuoso inyectable para uso en la regeneración de tejido oral que puede extrudirse a través de un sistema de ahusamiento y una cánula de calibre 18 (0.838 mm de diámetro interior) de 25.4 mm de largo con una fuerza que no exceda los 60 N, que comprende 25-45 % p/p de una composición de implante seca que consiste esencialmente en una mezcla de partículas de hidroxiapatita nanocristalina derivadas de hueso natural que tienen un tamaño de 50 a 200 μm y fragmentos de material de colágeno fibroso entrecruzado de manera natural que pasan a través de un tamiz de 0.5 mm, por lo que la proporción p/p de hidroxiapatita nanocristalina a colágeno es de 1.8 a 4.5, rehidratada y mezclada homogéneamente con agua estéril o una solución salina isotónica estéril.

Improvements in or relating to Moving Targets.

10,964. Buxton, G. May 10. Targets.-A holder for moving targets is constructed of side rods a, a heavy slotted tube d or the like and strips g spaced apart to receive a target f. The lower ends of the rcds are secured to the slotted tube by nuts e, and the upper ends are bent at right-angles to receive rollers b which run on inclined rods or wires i, which may be carried by T-shaped supports i<4> as shown in Fig. 2. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 3, the wire is anchored at the ends and at points i<2> , and the target travels behind a screen h<1> provided with one or more apertures h. In the modification shown in Fig. 4, the target is drawn up an inclined wire by a cord j with an eye or ring j<1> which engages with a trigger or releasing-device k.

Vinca-alkaloid vesicles with enhanced efficacy and tumor targeting properties

A liposome formulation containing a vinca alkaloid and an anion in an aqueous phase of the liposome. The liposomes also comprise distearoylphosphatidyl choline, cholesterol and distearoylphosphatidylglycerol. A method for enhancing the efficacy and tumor targeting properties of liposomal vinca alkaloid formulations containing unilamellar vesicles.

Dynamic buffer caching of storage devices

Various implementations described herein relate to systems and methods for dynamically managing buffers of a storage device, including receiving, by a controller of the storage device from a host, information indicative of a frequency by which data stored in the storage device is accessed, and in response to receiving the information determining, by the controller, the order by which read buffers of the storage device are allocated for a next read command. The NAND read count of virtual Word-Lines (WLs) are also used to cache more frequently accessed WLs, thus proactively reducing read disturb and consequently increasing NAND reliability and NAND life.

System and method for NAND multi-plane and multi-die status signaling

A method for status signaling in a non-volatile memory including a plurality of logical units (LUNs), each of the plurality of LUNs having a status terminal coupled to a common status terminal of the non-volatile memory and a data bus coupled to a common data bus of the non-volatile memory. The method including performing, by a first LUN of the plurality of LUNs, a first set of one or more operations; completing, by the first LUN of the plurality of LUNs, the first set of one or more operations; and sending, by the first LUN via the common terminal, a pulse to a controller responsive to completing the first set of one or more operations.

Pentafluorophenyl aliphatic acids

Mixed metal oxide catalysts for the ammoxidation of propane and isobutane

A process for the ammoxidation of a saturated or unsaturated or mixture of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon to produce an unsaturated nitrile, said process comprising contacting the saturated or unsaturated or mixture of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbon with ammonia and an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising molybdenum, vanadium, antimony, niobium, tellurium, optionally at least one element select from the group consisting of titanium, tin, germanium, zirconium, hafnium, and optionally at least one lanthanide selected from the group consisting of lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium and lutetium. Such catalysts are characterized by very low levels of tellurium in the composition. Such catalyst compositions are effective for the gas-phase conversion of propane to acrylonitrile and isobutane to methacrylonitrile (via ammoxidation).

Methods for the treatment of chronic pain and compositions therefor

The invention discloses cathepsin S as a suitable target for the development of new therapeutics to treat or ameliorate chronic pain. The invention relates to methods to treat and/or ameliorate chronic pain and pharmaceutical compositions therefor comprising modulators with inhibitory effect on cathepsin S enzyme activity and/or cathepsin S gene expression. The invention also relates to a method to identify compounds with therapeutic usefulness to treat chronic pain, comprising identifying compounds that can inhibit cathepsin S activity and/or gene expression which can also reverse the pathological effects of chronic pain in vivo.

Pharmaceutical germicidal composition comprising an aqueous solution of iodine, at least one organic substance which reacts with iodine and a source of iodate ions

A pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of elemental iodine and at least one organic substance which reacts with iodine, whereby iodine loss is controlled by providing a source of iodate loss sufficient to provide from 0.01% to 0.04% by weight iodate ions, preferably from 0.02% to 0.03% by weight iodate ions. <IMAGE>

VINCA ALKALOID VESICLE WITH INCREASED EFFECTIVENESS AND TUMOR TARGETING

Methods and apparatus for data analysis

A method and apparatus for data analysis according to various aspects of the present invention is configured to automatically select one or more outlier identification algorithms for identifying statistical outliers in test data for components.

New fluorocarboxylic acids and their derivatives

Iodophor containing suppository

A suppository containing at least one iodophor, a water soluble, suppository base, at least one water soluble sugar having a molecular weight between 90 and 550, especially between 150 and 370, and at least 30% (by wt) water. Preferably the iodophor is povidone iodine or polydextrose iodine, the suppository base is a gelling polysaccharide and the sugar is a monosaccharide, disaccharide or sugar alcohol. A high concentration of water, together with the presence of a low molecular sugar, improves the rate of iodine release from the suppository.

SURFACE WINDER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BLADE IN REEL

Promotors of filamentous fungi and use thereof

Novel vectors for use in filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus sp. in particular, whereby protein coding regions may be inserted therein to achieve expression or expression followed by secretion of the coded protein from the host. Signal peptide sequences and promoter sequences valuable for this purpose are disclosed as are expression vectors containing coding regions native or foreign to the fungal host. In accordance with the invention, a filamentous fungus such as Aspergillus may be provided with foreign or natural coding regions associated with foreign or natural promoter sequences and optionally signal peptide sequences which can be used to control the expression and/or secretion of the proteins encoded by these coding regions.

Powered handheld cutting tool

A handheld cutting tool includes a motor, a driven gear coupled to the motor for receiving torque therefrom and a sprocket coupled for co-rotation with the driven gear, a handle guard extending from handle portion, a chain supported on a guide bar and engaged with the sprocket such that rotation of the sprocket moves the chain along the guide bar, and a battery pack removably coupled to an end of the handle portion. The handle guard includes a support face configured to support the handheld cutting tool on a horizontal support surface, and the battery pack includes a foot portion. A center of gravity of the handheld cutting tool is located above the foot portion and permits balancing of the handheld cutting tool in an upright position on only the foot portion.

Waveguides incorporating transmissive and reflective gratings and related methods of manufacturing

Sustained release formulations comprising lamotrigine

A sustained release formulation of lamotrigine or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof and methods of treatment and uses thereof.

Snow performance peaks

A tire is disclosed having a tread extending from a first tread edge to a second tread edge and having a plurality of blocks defining a plurality of lateral grooves. The lateral grooves have a groove bottom defining a radial groove depth. A first biting side extends outwardly from the groove bottom to a first biting edge, and a first non-biting side extending outwardly from the groove bottom to a first non-biting edge. At least one peak is disposed in at least one of the lateral grooves. The peak extends outwardly from the groove bottom and terminates radially at an outer end and axially at a distance from the equatorial plane less than or equal to one half of the tread width. The peak has a height between 25 percent and 75 percent of the depth of its lateral groove. Multiple peaks may be disposed within a groove.

Cable Ladder

The stringers 16 of a cable ladder section are provided with a profiled central portion (20 Figure 3) to which a complementarily-profiled plate 14 is secured by nuts and bolts. The plate is located on the profiled portion of the stringer between overhangs (38,40 Figure 3) on projecting flanges 22, 24. The combination of the profiled portion (20) of the stringer and the plate 14 in conjunction with the inturned flange portions (38,40) provides good resistance to longitudinal flexing between adjacent cable ladder sections. The plates comprise a number of first apertures 54 shaped to receive a similarly-shaped portion (56) of a bolt (58) in a fixed position and a plurality of elongate apertures 52 so as to permit variation of the position of the bolt along the plate. A variety of plates with vertical and horizontal slots are disclosed (Figures 6 to 13). Alternatively the plates may be secured to the inside of the stringers.

Pharmaceutical diltiazem spheroid formulation

A controlled release composition comprising spheroid cores consisting of diltiazem or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and optionally a spheronising agent, said cores being coated with a controlled release layer. The spheronising agent when present is preferably microcrystalline cellulose. Ethylcellulose is a preferred controlled release coating. The controlled release coating preferably contains a plasticiser, a surfactant and a tack-modifier.

Fluid-diffusing device

PROCEDURE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A SOLID FORM

Unique Identification of Devices Using Color Detection

Methods and apparatus for uniquely identifying wireless devices in close physical proximity are described. When two wireless devices are brought into close proximity, one of the devices displays an optical indicator, such as a light pattern. This device then sends messages to other devices which are within wireless range to cause them to use any light sensor to detect a signal. In an embodiment, the light sensor is a camera and the detected signal is an image captured by the camera. Each device then sends data identifying what was detected back to the device displaying the pattern. By analyzing this data, the first device can determine which other device detected the indicator that it displayed and therefore determine that this device is in close physical proximity to it. In an example, the first device is an interactive surface arranged to identify the wireless addresses of devices which are placed on the surface.

Apparatus and method for making convolutely wound logs

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING CONVOLUTELY WOUND LOGS ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE: A surface winder for developing a convolutely wound log in which a core introduced into a winding nip is first rotated before engaging a web to effect cutoff and transfer.

Process for preparing a pharmaceutical iodine composition

A pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of elemental iodine and at least one organic substance which reacts with iodine, whereby iodine loss is controlled by providing a source of iodate loss sufficient to provide from 0.01% to 0.04% by weight iodate ions, preferably from 0.02% to 0.03% by weight iodate ions. <IMAGE>

Machine learning in fusion reactors

Coal cutting machine.

Unique identification of devices using color detection

Methods and apparatus for uniquely identifying wireless devices in close physical proximity are described. When two wireless devices are brought into close proximity, one of the devices displays an optical indicator, such as a light pattern. This device then sends messages to other devices which are within wireless range to cause them to use any light sensor to detect a signal. In an embodiment, the light sensor is a camera and the detected signal is an image captured by the camera. Each device then sends data identifying what was detected back to the device displaying the pattern. By analyzing this data, the first device can determine which other device detected the indicator that it displayed and therefore determine that this device is in close physical proximity to it. In an example, the first device is an interactive surface arranged to identify the wireless addresses of devices which are placed on the surface.

Dried implant composition and injectable aqueous implant formulation

The invention relates to: - A dried implant composition consisting essentially of a mixture of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite particles derived from natural bone having a size of 50 to 200 µm and fragments of naturally crosslinked fibrous collagen material that pass through a 0.5 mm sieve, whereby the w/w ratio of hydroxyapatite to collagen is from 1.8 to 4.5; - the use of that dried implant composition for preparing an injectable aqueous implant formulation for use in oral tissue regeneration that is extrudable through a tapering system and a gauge 18 (0.838 mm inner diameter) 25.4 mm long cannula; - an injectable aqueous implant formulation for use in oral tissue regeneration, wherein the injectable aqueous implant formulation is obtainable by rehydration and homogeneous mixing of 25-45 w/w % of the above dried implant composition with sterile water or a sterile isotonic saline solution, which can be extruded through a tapering system and an 8 gauge (0.838 mm inner diameter) 25.4 mm long cannula with a force not exceeding 60 N; - a process for preparing the above injectable aqueous implant formulation comprising rehydrating and homogeneously mixing 25-45 w/w % of a 20 dried implant composition as defined above in sterile water or a sterile isotonic saline solution; - a kit for preparing the above injectable aqueous implant formulation for use in oral tissue regeneration, which comprises: - a syringe equipped with a mixing device which contains a dried implant 2 composition as defined above, a tapering system and a gauge 18 (0.838 mm inner diameter) 25.4 mm long cannula; - a container filled with an appropriate amount of sterile water or a sterile isotonic solution.

Process for preparing solid shaped articles

Process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical iodine preparation

A pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of elemental iodine and at least one organic substance which reacts with iodine, whereby iodine loss is controlled by providing a source of iodate loss sufficient to provide from 0.01% to 0.04% by weight iodate ions, preferably from 0.02% to 0.03% by weight iodate ions. <IMAGE>

Process and apparatus for freezing a liquid medium

Improved mixed metal oxide catalysts and process for (amm) oxidation of lower alkane hydrocarbons

Catalytic compositions and processes are disclosed for economical conversions of lower alkane hydrocarbons. Broadly, the present invention discloses solid promoter treated compositions containing mixed metal oxides that exhibit catalytic activity for ammoxidation of lower alkane hydrocarbons to produce an unsaturated nitrile in high yield. Generally, these solid oxide compositions comprise, as component elements, molybdenum (Mo), vanadium (V) niobium (Nb) and at least one active element selected from the group consisting of the elements having the ability to form positive ions. Mixed metal oxide catalytic compositions advantageously are formed process steps comprising impregnation of a base catalyst with an aqueous medium comprising sources of one or more promoter element drying the resulting material; and thereafter subjecting the dried material to heat treatment, under a gaseous atmosphere that is substantially free of dioxygen, at elevated temperatures of at least 400° C. Also described are methods for forming the improved catalysts having the desired crystalline structure and ammoxidation processes for conversion of lower alkanes.