SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING OCCUPATION OF PARKING SPACES

SYSTEM AND PROCESS OF MANAGEMENT Of OCCUPATION OF PARKING BAYS

Un système de gestion d'occupation d'au moins une place de stationnement dans au moins un parking d'accès régulé au moyen d'un dispositif de barrage détecte (301) un usager requérant un actionnement du dispositif de barrage régulant l'accès à un parking, vérifie (302) que l'usager a été préalablement autorisé à accéder au parking par le système de gestion, transmet (305) une commande d'actionnement du dispositif de barrage, en cas de vérification positive, de sorte à permettre à l'usager de passer via l'accès régulé par ledit dispositif de barrage, et modifie (307) un état d'occupation d'une place de stationnement du parking, en cas de détection (306) d'un passage de véhicule via l'accès régulé par le dispositif de barrage.

Dual port static random access memory cell layout

A dual port static random access memory cell has pull-down transistors, pull-up transistors, and pass transistors. A first active region has a first pull-down transistor coupled to a true data node, a second pull-down transistor coupled to a complementary data node; a first pass transistor coupled to the true data node, and a second pass transistor coupled to the complementary data node. A second active region has the same size and shape as the first active region and has a third pull-down transistor coupled in parallel to the first-pull down transistor, a fourth pull-down transistor coupled in parallel to the second pull-down transistor; a third pass transistor coupled to the true data node, and a fourth pass transistor coupled to the complementary data node. A first pull-up transistor and a second pull-up transistor are located between the first and second active regions.

Selection of Electronic Content and Services

A system and method to facilitating selecting or otherwise providing access to electronic content and services. Access to the content and services may be provided in such as a manner as to facilitate access to higher quality forms of the content. The higher quality forms of the content may be relate to any number of characteristics associated with displaying, transmitting, compressing, securing, and/or otherwise manipulating the content to more suitable forms relative to another form.

Haptic Automated Communication System

A haptic communication system having a range of sensors embedded with an operator's attire. Data collected by the sensors is processed by a computing device local to the operator and is communicated via a haptic modality in real-time to other team members and robotic assets in the system.

Electrochemical isomerization of muconic acid

Various embodiments disclosed relate to electrochemical isomerization of muconic acid. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method to prepare trans,trans-muconic acid. The method can include passing current through a catalytic cathode in a reactor including an aqueous acidic solution including cis,trans-muconic acid, a supporting electrolyte, and an anode, so as to isomerize the cis,trans-muconic acid to yield a product including trans trans-muconic acid.

Model-based security policy configuration and enforcement in an industrial automation system

A model-based industrial security policy configuration system implements a plant-wide industrial asset security policy in accordance with security policy definitions provided by a user. The configuration system models the collection of industrial assets for which diverse security policies are to be implemented. An interface allows the user to define security policies for a plant environment at a high-level by grouping the industrial assets into security zones, and defining any additional communication permissions in terms of asset-to-asset, asset-to-zone, or zone-to-zone conduits. Based on the model and these policy definitions, the system generates asset-level security setting instructions configured to set appropriate security settings on one or more of the industrial assets, and deploys these instructions to the appropriate assets in order to implement the defined security policy.

Methods for firmware signature

A method for installing embedded firmware is provided. The method includes generating one or more firmware file instances and generating one or more digital certificate instances that are separate instances from the firmware file instances. The method includes associating the one or more digital certificate instances with the one or more firmware file instances to facilitate updating signature-unaware modules with signature-aware firmware or to facilitate updating signature-aware modules with signature-unaware firmware.

Method for molding headliners

A method for forming a vehicle headliner comprises providing at least one layer of formable material and a cover member; heating the layer and the cover member; providing a mold having a pair of mold halves and a compressible seal disposed between the mold halves, at least one of the mold halves having an aperture and a channel in communication with the aperture; positioning the layer and the cover member between the mold halves; bringing the mold halves toward each other to effect a sealed relationship; and applying a vacuum pressure to the aperture to sufficiently draw the mold halves together and compress the seal, thereby compressing the at least one layer and the cover member together to form the headliner.

Flexible seal ring

A flexible seal ring is formed from an elastomeric ring shaped member which has embedded therein a ring shaped insert. This insert is of a material flexible enough to permit handling and installation yet resistant to abrasion, extrusion and deformation and thus effectively provides a stiffener and an abrasion resistant portion of the ring. The insert may take various forms having portions extending along or adjacent to one or more of the sealing surfaces of the ring and may additionally include portions extending through the central portions of the ring away from the sealing surfaces to provide an anchor for the portions extending along the sealing surfaces.

Bearing unit for planetary gear teeth

Eine Nadellageraußenring- und Druckscheibeneinheit bewirkt eine verbesserte Schmierung für ein Ritzel eines Planetengetriebes. Die Lagerring- und Druckscheibeneinheit wird paarweise verwendet, wobei die Lagerringe innerhalb des Planetenrades oder Ritzels angeordnet sind und die Druckscheiben den Endflächen des Planetenrades oder Ritzels benachbart angeordnet sind. Jede Einheit umfasst einen zylindrischen Lagerabschnitt mit einer balligen, d.h. konvexen Innenfläche, die an einem Ende an einer Druckscheibe befestigt ist. Die Außenfläche der Druckscheibe enthält mehrere flache radiale Kanäle oder Nuten. Von der mit Nuten versehenen Fläche der Druckscheibe zu ihrer gegenüberliegenden Fläche innerhalb des zylindrischen Lagerabschnitts erstrecken sich mehrere Öldurchgänge. A needle bearing outer race and thrust washer unit provides improved lubrication for a pinion of a planetary gear. The bearing ring and thrust washer assembly is used in pairs with the bearing rings disposed within the planetary gear or pinion and the thrust washers adjacent the end surfaces of the planetary gear or pinion. Each unit comprises a cylindrical bearing section with a crowned, i. convex inner surface which is attached at one end to a thrust washer. The outer surface of the thrust washer includes a plurality of flat radial channels or grooves. From the grooved surface of the thrust washer to its opposite surface within the cylindrical bearing portion, a plurality of oil passages extend.

Whole plant regeneration via organogenesis and somaclonal variation in glycine species

A method is provided for the production of organogenic tissue culture and regeneration of whole plants of Glycine species, preferably Glycine max, involving the use of an organogenic culture medium comprising high cytokinin, preferably at least about 10 μM BAP, and also preferably comprising at least about 6 times normal concentration of MS micronutrients. The organogenic culture medium is useful for the production of plants embodying desirable characteristics induced by somaclonal variation.

Production fo transgenic soybean plants

A method of generating transgenic soybean plants comprising the steps of: preparing protoplasts from soybean cotyledons; inserting foreign DNA into the prepared protoplasts by electroporation, the foreign DNA comprising a useful gene; culturing the electroplated protoplasts in medium to induce cell growth, colony formation and calli generation; and regenerating plants from calli is disclosed.

Multi-layer cannula structure

A swellable cannula is formed of concentric inner and outer hydrophilic and substantially non-hydrophilic layer structures. The hydrophilic layer structure comprises at least 2/3rds of the cross-sectional area of the wall of the cannula. The substantially non-hydrophilic layer structure is either substantially water impermeable or allows water to pass through at a controlled rate. The substantially non-hydrophilic layer structure may also control the diffusion of medicaments. The cannula has controlled softenability and swellability characteristics.

Method and apparatus for making cushioned articles

Cylindrical force transducer beam

CYLINDRICAL FORCE TRANSDUCER BEAM ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A beam assembly for a force transducer of the type which includes a tapered beam portion having one or more strain gauges attached thereto. The beam assembly is in the form of a one-piece cylindrical member having an L-shaped slot formed therethrough to define a beam por-tion to which said strain gauge is attached, and a lever portion. A first force transmitting strut is attached to the beam portion and a second force transmitting strut is attached to the lever portion.

Method and apparatus for scheduling packet data transmission in a wireless communication system

A method ( 18 ) for scheduling packet data transmissions in a wireless communication system wherein a per-user Priority Function (PF) ( 24 ) is based on a channel condition indicated by a Rate Request Indicator (RRI). The method also considers fairness criteria dictated by predetermined Quality of Service (QOS) requirements. In one embodiment, the rate request indicator is a Data Rate Request (DRR). In another embodiment, the rate request indicator is Carrier-to-Interference (C/I) information. In the exemplary embodiment, the base station calculates a Priority Function (PF) for the multiple mobile users. Each PF is a function of the rate request indicator and the projected throughput of a given mobile user. In one embodiment, the predicted throughput is calculated by T′=(T′) α .

Robotic apparatus and wireless communication system

A robotic apparatus (1260) and system adapted to communicate with a wireless sensor (172). The apparatus may be either physical or virtual in nature and is adapted to communicate physical movements with a wireless sensor (172). Data received from the sensor (172) and/or robotic apparatus (1260) may be reviewed in a real-time mode, or may be saved for review at a later time. In addition, the apparatus may be controlled through an operator that is in local or remote communication with the apparatus. The robotic system (1260) may include pre-programmed interactive platforms for enabling communication between a user and the apparatus in a dynamic mode. In addition, the system may allow an operator to program a game/story (1270) for use as an interactive platform. Accordingly, the apparatus and system provides a platform for rehabilitative exercise of a patient (1252) as well as an entertainment device.

Derivatization of organic compounds during their analysis or determination

Derivatization of organic compounds during their analysis or determination Abstract A process for forming derivatives of organic com-pounds as a step during their analysis. A macroreticular resin is used as both an adsorbent for the analyte and the derivatizing reagent and also as a catalyst for the derivatization reaction. Subsequent serial elution of the adsorbed compounds leads to simple separation of the derivatized analyte from the starting materials. Further, the resin impregnated with derivatizing reagent can be used to combine the extraction and derivatization of the analyte. As macroreticular resins are relatively inexpensive, they result in reduced costs compared with conventional catalysts, and their ease of separation from liquid systems makes them easy to use and makes it possible to automate the procedure.

Model-based security policy configuration and enforcement in an industrial automation system

A model-based industrial security policy configuration system implements a plant-wide industrial asset security policy in accordance with security policy definitions provided by a user. The configuration system models the collection of industrial assets for which diverse security policies are to be implemented. An interface allows the user to define security policies for a plant environment at a high-level by grouping the industrial assets into security zones, and defining any additional communication permissions in terms of asset-to-asset, asset-to-zone, or zone-to-zone conduits. Based on the model and these policy definitions, the system generates asset-level security setting instructions configured to set appropriate security settings on one or more of the industrial assets, and deploys these instructions to the appropriate assets in order to implement the defined security policy.

Welding silicon steel

WELDING SILICON STEEL ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A process for improving the mechanical properties of welded silicon steel. The weld heat affected area of welded silicon steel is heat treated with the welded lengths clamped so as to restrain movement thereof.

Electrical vehicle

A two-wheeled electrically powered vehicle has a body formed of tubular members and a unitary panel assembly which encloses the mechanisms therewithin. An elevatable footrest carries a groundengaging support which lowers upon raising the footrest.

Provisioning of cable modems with transmission frequency information

A system for provisioning cable modems (205) with frequency information for communication with a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) (120) in a cable television plant. In a first embodiment, a virtual channel map of programming services (e.g., television program) is examined (150, 160) to determine which carrier frequencies are unused. These unused frequencies are used to form a table of available CMTS frequencies that is transmitted to the cable modems (205). The modems then have to only search a subset of all frequencies to locate one having a CMTS identifying signal. Alternatively, the modem (205) can be directly informed of the CMTS frequency, so no searching is required. In a further embodiment, multiple CMTSs are used at the headend (300), and a traffic monitoring function (310) dynamically adjusts the frequency used by the modems for upstream transmissions to balance the load on the CMTSs.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OVERLOAD ADMINISTRATION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

IMPROVED CYLINDRICAL ARM FOR A FORCE TRANSDUCER

La presente invención se refiere a brazo cilíndrico mejorado para un transductor de fuerza, del tipo que genera una señal de salida variable en proporción a los cambios en la magnitud de una fuerza aplicada al mismo, y del tipo que comprende una carcasa con un conjunto de brazo montado en voladizo en la carcasa, el cual incluye una parte de brazo codificada, y por lo menos, un extensimetro unido a la parte de brazo codificada, que funciona para generar una señal de salida, proporcional al esfuerzo producido en el brazo, por una fuerza aplicada al conjunto de brazo, caracterizado porque comprende: una pieza simple prácticamente cilíndrica, con un extremo anclado a la carcasa y el otro extremo libre; una ranura prácticamente en forma de L, formada en el extremo cilíndrico para definir una parte de palanca y la parte de brazo; un primer transmisor de fuerza unido a la parte de palanca; y un segundo transmisor de fuerza unido a la parte de brazo.

Power margin control in a data communication system

Techniques for improved margin control in a data communication system are disclosed. In one aspect, margin is adjusted in response to a first subpacket error rate (350). In another aspect, margin is further adjusted in response to an overall packet error rate (350). In yet another aspect, the first subpacket error rate is adjusted in response to an overall packet error rate (350). Various other aspects are also presented. These aspects have the benefit of responsive margin control when the overall packet error rate is relatively low, resulting in improved data throughput and increased system capacity.

Synergistic tracker

Target tracking capability is provided by a synergistic tracker system (5) which includes both a correlation tracker (30) and an object tracker (40) for processing sensor data input (10) and for generating tracking error signals (80). The operation of the synergistic tracker system is controlled by central processing unit (70). The system operates by first correlating a reference region image with a portion of a current digitized image provided by analog to digital converter (20). Secondly, the object tracker provides a precisely defined trackpoint for an object within the current image. The correlation tracker stabilizes and limits the portion of the digitized image that the object tracker must operate upon. Stabilizing and limiting this portion of the digitized image reduces the object tracker's sensitivity to background clutter and sensitivity to a loss of lock induced by sensor motion. The object tracker provides a non-recursive update for the correlation's reference region image. The correlation tracker and the object tracker are used simultaneously and cooperatively so that the strengths of a one tracker are used to overcome the weaknesses of the other. The invention achieves a greater tracking tenacity, a reduction in tracker angle noise, and a reduction in hardware complexity.

Flow control device and method of controlling flow

The present invention relates to a flow control device and more particularly to reactive modular flow control device with deployable flow effectors. The present invention further relates to a method of operating the flow control device. One embodiment of the present invention includes a method of controlling air flow across a surface of an aircraft under certain flight conditions comprising the steps of sensing fluid separation from the surface by measuring the pressure on the surface; determining a standard deviation of the pressure measurements over a period of time; and deploying a flow of effector in response to the standard deviation of the pressure measurements exceeding a predetermined threshold number.

Method and apparatus for controlling transmission power in a cdma communication system

The present invention is a novel and improved method and apparatus for controlling the transmission power in a closed loop power control system. In the present invention, the power control commands that are punctured into the forward link traffic signal are used to determine the sufficiency of the forward link traffic signal. The power control commands are used because their energy does not vary with the data rate of the traffic channel. The drawback of using the power control commands alone to determine the sufficiency of the traffic channel transmission energy is that there are not a lot of power control commands and thus they are susceptible to the influence of noise on the traffic channel. This situation is further complicated because the power control commands cannot simply be averaged together because they may have been transmitted at different energy due to the response to power control commands from the mobile station. This situation is even further complicated because power control commands transmitted from the mobile station may be received incorrectly by the base station. The present invention provides methods of averaging the power control bit energies to provide an effective and robust means of estimation signal quality of a received CDMA signal.

Multi-layer cannula structure

Abstract Of The Disclosure Multi-Layer Cannula Structure A swellable cannula is formed of concentric inner and outer hydrophilic and substantially non-hydrophilic layer structures. The hydrophilic layer structure comprises at least 2/3rds of the cross-sectional area of the wall of the cannula. The substantially non-hydrophilic layer structure is either substantially water impermeable or allows water to pass through at a controlled rate. The substantially non-hydrophilic layer structure may also control the diffusion of medicaments. The cannula has controlled softenability and swellability characteristics.

Softening catheter

Abstract Of The Disclosure Softening Catheter A tubular cannula has distal and proximal end portions, a central passageway from the distal end portion of the proximal portion and a transition section connecting the distal and proximal end portions. The proximal end portion has larger inner and outer diameters and has thicker walls than does the distal end portion. The diameter differences and thickness are effectuated in a gradual manner in a transition section. The cannula is constructed of a material that softens on being inserted into a living body and/or contacted with an aqueous medium. The cannula combines kink resistance external of the living body with the advantages of a softening and generally swellable catheter.

Time offset technique for increasing the capacity of a cdma system

A method for limiting peak transmit power in a CDMA communication system by transmitting a first communication signal having a first high transmit power region, and transmitting a second communication signal having a second high transmit power region. A first and a second communication signal are time offset to prevent the first and second high transmit power regions from occurring simultaneously. Time shifting only a portion of the first and second communication signals is also taught. The first and second communication signals can also include respective first and second low transmit power regions. The time offset can be selected to align one of the first and second high transmit power regions with one of the first and second low transmit power regions. The total transmit power signal can be determined and the time offset can be selected to minimize a peak level of the total transmit power signal.

Time offset technology to increase the capacity of a CDMA category communication system

Reduction of traffic jams by regulating the transmission rate of a wireless degree communication system

COMBINED TREATMENT BY ANTIMEDIATIC AND ANTIVIRIC AGENTS OF COMMON COLDS.

EL RESFRIADO COMUN Y LOS DESORDENES RELACIONADOS COMO GRIPE, SINUSITIS AGUDA, OTITIS AGUDA Y EXACERBACIONES INFECCIOSAS DE ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR OBSTRUSIVA SE TRATAN DE FORMA EFECTIVA SUMINISTRANDO UNA COMBINACION DE AGENTES ANTIVIRICOS Y COMPONENTES ANTIINFLAMATORIOS AL PACIENTE INFECTADO CON UN VIRUS DE GRIPE O RESFRIADO. UN AGENTE ANTIVIRICO Y DOS COMPONENTES ANTIINFLAMATORIOS SUMINISTRADOS A UN PACIENTE INFECTADO CON EL VIRUS DEL RESFRIADO REDUCE SIMULTANEAMENTE LA PROBABILIDAD DE DESARROLLAR UN RESFRIADO Y LA CANTIDAD Y DURACION DE LA EFUSION VIRICA Y DISMINUYE LA SEVERIDAD DE LOS SINTOMAS INDIVIDUALES DE RESFRIADO Y EL NUMERO TOTAL Y SEVERIDAD DE LOS SINTOMAS DEL RESFRIADO. COMPLEMENTANDO LA ACTIVIDAD DE LOS AGENTES ANTIVIRICOS Y ANTIINFLAMATORIOS COMBINADOS CON COMPONENTES TALES COMO ANTIHISTAMINAS Y AGONISTAS ALFA SE OBTIENEN BENEFICIOS NASALES SORPRENDENTEMENTE BUENOS. LA TERAPIA DE COMBINACION, DENOMINADA TERAPIA COVAM, SE TOLERA BIEN Y NO EVIDENCIA TOXICIDAD A CORTO PLAZO. THE COMMON COLD AND RELATED DISORDERS SUCH AS INFLUENZA, ACUTE SINUSITIS, ACUTE OTITIS AND INFECTIOUS EXACERBATIONS OF OBSTRUSIVE PULMONARY DISEASE ARE EFFECTIVELY TREATED BY PROVIDING A COMBINATION OF ANTIVIRIC AGENTS AND ANY COMPONENTS WITH ANTI-VIRUSING COMPONENTS. AN ANTI-VIRUS AGENT AND TWO ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPONENTS SUPPLIED TO A PATIENT INFECTED WITH THE VIRUS OF THE COLD SIMULTANEOUSLY REDUCE THE CHANCE OF DEVELOPING A COLD AND THE NUMBER AND DURATION OF THE VIRUS DISEASE AND YEARS OF THE SEVERITY OF THE YEARS OF THE YEARS OF THE SEVERITY AND THE SEVERITY OF THE YEARS AND THE SEVERITY OF THE YEARS AND THE SEVERITY OF THE YEARS AND THE SEVERITY OF THE YEARS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SYMPTOMS OF THE COLD. COMPLEMENTING THE ACTIVITY OF ANTIVIRIC AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS COMBINED WITH COMPONENTS SUCH AS ANTI-HISTAMINE AND ALPHA AGONISTS, YOU GET SURPRISINGLY GOOD NASAL BENEFITS. COMBINATION THERAPY, CALLED COVAM THERAPY, IS TOLERATED WELL AND DOES NOT EVIDENCE SHORT-TERM TOXICITY.

Segmentation method for use against moving objects

A SEGMENTATION METHOD FOR USE AGAINST MOVING OBJECTS ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Three image frames containing the an object of interest and background clutter are taken at successive time intervals and stored in memory. The background of images A, B and C are registered preferably using an area correlator 12. A median filter 16 is used to select a median value from the registered image frames. Then, subtractor 18 serves to subtract the median pixel values from one of the image frames. This difference output is then thresholded to provide a binary signal whose pixel values exceeding the threshold levels are generally associated with the position of the moving object.

Multi-layer cannula structure

Apparatus and method for adjusting an operating parameter of an integrated circuit

A method for adjusting an operating parameter of an integrated circuit having a memory and logic, where the logic includes a timing circuit, includes accessing the memory, determining a relative speed of the memory access with respect to a speed of the timing circuit, and selectively adjusting the operating parameter based on the relative speed. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit may include a ring oscillator, a shift register having a clock input coupled to an output of the ring oscillator, and compare logic coupled to an output of the shift register. The shift register is enabled in response to initiating a memory access to a memory and disabled in response to completing the memory access. The compare logic provides a relative speed indicator representative of a relative speed of the memory.

Linear actuator

Method and apparatus for molding headliners

A method for forming a vehicle headliner (112) comprises providing at least one layer of formable material (114) and a cover member (116); heating the layer (114) and the cover member (116); providing a mold (110, 210) having a pair of mold halves (120, 122) and a compressible seal (130) disposed between the mold halves (120, 122), at least one of the mold halves (122) having an aperture (133) and a channel (134) in communication with the aperture (133); positioning the layer (114) and the cover (116) member between the mold halves (120, 122); bringing the mold halves (120, 122) toward each other to effect a sealed relationship; and applying a vacuum pressure to the aperture (133) to sufficiently draw the mold halves (120, 122) together and compress the seal (130), thereby compressing the at least one layer (114) and the cover member (116) together to form the headliner (112). An apparatus for practicing the method is also disclosed.

Robotic apparatus and wireless communication system

A robotic apparatus and system adapted to communicate with a wireless sensor. The apparatus may be either physical or virtual in nature and is adapted to communicate physical movements with a wireless sensor. Data received from the sensor and/or robotic apparatus may be reviewed in a real-time mode, or may be saved for review at a later time. In addition, the apparatus may be controlled through an operator that is in local or remote communication with the apparatus. The robotic system may include pre-programmed interactive platforms for enabling communication between a user and the apparatus in a dynamic mode. In addition, the system may allow an operator to program a game/story for use as an interactive platform. Accordingly, the apparatus and system provides a platform for rehabilitative exercise of a patient as well as an entertainment device.

Primitive cell method for front end physical design

A method for forming an integrated circuit ( 280 ) comprises accessing ( 282 ) a library of primitive cells and edge codes in the formation of an integrated circuit layout. At least one edge code of at least one previously placed primitive cell ( 284 ) of the integrated circuit layout is used. A primitive cell is selected ( 286 ) from the library that is compatible with the at least one previously placed primitive cell and the selected primitive cell is placed into the integrated circuit layout adjacent the at least one previously placed primitive cell. The integrated circuit is manufactured ( 290 ) using the integrated circuit layout.

Methods for firmware signature

A method for installing embedded firmware is provided. The method includes generating one or more firmware file instances and generating one or more digital certificate instances that are separate instances from the firmware file instances. The method includes associating the one or more digital certificate instances with the one or more firmware file instances to facilitate updating signature-unaware modules with signature-aware firmware or to facilitate updating signature-aware modules with signature-unaware firmware.

Method and apparatus for secure device provisioning in an industrial control system

Methods, apparatus and systems for marking material color detection in connection with locate and marking operations

Systems, methods, and apparatus for determining a color of marking material dispensed by a marking device onto a surface to mark a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area that is planned to be excavated or disturbed during excavation activities. In some embodiments, one or more camera systems (e.g., digital video cameras) are mounted on a marking device to capture information (e.g., one or more of image information, color information, motion information and light level information) relating to the surface being marked. The camera system(s) may be mounted near a nozzle of a marking material dispenser, so as to capture information relating to freshly dispensed marking material on the surface being marked. The captured information may be analyzed to determine a color of the freshly dispensed marking material, which may then be correlated with a type of facilities being marked.

Method for improving the ductility of autogenous welds in unstabilized, ferritic stainless steel coils

After autogenous welding of coils of straight-chromium ferritic stainless steel, the weld area is heated to a temperature within the range of about 1325° to 1515° F. and water quenched from elevated temperatures to room temperature to improve the ductility of the weld area so that during subsequent cold rolling cracking of the weld area will be avoided.

Method and apparatus for transmitting data traffic on a wireless communication channel

Setting of setpoint for power control in a network

Frame synchronization in a network of time multiplexed optical space switches

In an optical switching network, a master optical space switch is interconnected with remote slave equipment for switching block-multiplexed messages among the remote equipment. The master optical space switch responds to a frequency reference clock and steps through a sequence of states, or configurations, for establishing various routes among the remote equipment for appropriately routing the messages to correct destinations. The frequency reference clock also is distributed to the remote equipment. During one of the states per frame, each remote slave equipment transmits a distinct signature signal. All of the slave equipments are connected through the master optical space switch to return to themselves their own signals transmitted during that time slot. Each remote slave equipment compares the returned signal with the originally transmitted signature signal to determine how much the round trip delay has varied from a nominal value. Phase of a local control clock signal in the slave equipment is adjusted to counteract the variation of the round trip delay. Thus the operation of the slave equipment is adjusted into synchronization with the master optical space switch so that messages transmitted from the slave equipment arrive at the master optical space switch at the appropriate time with respect to the periodic reconfigurations of the master optical space switch.

Method and system for directing the download of software and firmware objects over a network such as a cable television system

A Download Control Message instructs a set-top terminal in a cable television system to located and immediately begin downloading a code or other data object available over the cable system. The Download Control Message specifies, for example, the size, name, version and location (URL or transport stream and PID) of the object to be acquired by the set-top terminal. The terminal accordingly can begin immediate acquisition of the object. An address or other characteristic associated with the Download Control Message allows the system operator to target the Message to a particular set-top terminal or group of terminals.

Selection of electronic content and services

A system and method to facilitating selecting or otherwise providing access to electronic content and services. Access to the content and services may be provided in such as a manner as to facilitate access to higher quality forms of the content. The higher quality forms of the content may be relate to any number of characteristics associated with displaying, transmitting, compressing, securing, and/or otherwise manipulating the content to more suitable forms relative to another form.

Book mark

A book mark is provided for marking a selected line and page of a book where a reader should resume reading. The book mark includes a flat elongated member, first and second page indicators, and a marker. The flat elongated member has a first end, a second end spaced apart from the first end, a middle region situated between the first and second ends, a first side, and a second side facing away from the first side. Each of the first and second page indicators includes an indicia positioned on the flat elongated member. The marker marks the selected line, is fixed relative to and spaced apart from the first and second page indicators, and is situated in the middle region of the flat elongated member.

Combined virustatic antimediator (covam) treatment of common colds

An adaptor frame

Method and apparatus for transmitting data traffic on a wireless communication channel

Methods and apparatus are presented for scheduling data packet transmissions during optimal channel conditions. In one method, data packet retransmissions are scheduled for transmission during favorable channel conditions when the target remote station is moving slowly, but are scheduled for periodic transmissions when the target is moving moderately or fast. In another method, long delays for retransmissions in a channel sensitive timing scheme are eliminated. In other methods, a combination of periodic and aperiodic retransmissions are used to achieve the desired frame error rate.

Method and apparatus for controlling transmission power in a cdma communication system

PROCEDURE AND DETECTION OF MOVABLE TARGET USING AVTO-FRAME SUBTRACTION

Methods and apparatus for controlling transmission power while in soft handoff

Method and apparatus for adjusting the transmission power of base stations (4, 6) in simultaneous communication with a mobile station (8). The methods described provide for the transmission power of the base stations (4, 6) to be aligned. In the first exemplary embodiment, the transmitters (20, 32) are attached to a separate control unit (12) through communication links. The control unit (12) then derives the most likely command stream and send that to the base stations. In the second exemplary embodiment, the control unit periodically receives the final or average transmit level in a period and an aggregate quality measure for the feedback during a period from each of the transmitters. The control unit (12) determines the aligned power level and transmits a message indicative of the aligned power level to the transmitters. In the third exemplary embodiment, the transmitters (20, 32) send the control unit (12) a message indicative of the transmit power of transmissions to the receiver. The control unit (12) determines the aligned transmit power based on the current transmit power.

Minimum difference processor

A process for reducing background clutter of a scene, and thus, isolating an object of interest. The process includes calculating a minimum output from a plurality of appropriately configured anti-median filters representing a minimum difference processor (MDP) filter. In a first preferred embodiment, the MDP filter includes a (5 x 5) matrix of elements wherein each element has an intensity value representation of the scene. A first anti-median filter array is configured as a horizontal array of 5 pixel elements in which the center element of the matrix is the center element of the horizontal array. A median value of the 5 elements of the horizontal array is determined, and is subtracted from the value of the center element to determine an anti-median value of the horizontal array. The same process is performed for a vertical 5 element anti-median array, and two diagonal 5 element anti-median arrays, all including the center element of the matrix as the center common element of the arrays. Once the anti-median value of each array is determined the lowest anti-median value is outputted as the output of the MDP filter. In a second preferred embodiment, the values of the remaining elements of the matrix which were not included in any of the horizontal, vertical or diagonal arrays described above are subtracted from the center element of the matrix. Again, the lowest value from the group of anti-median values together with the remaining subtracted values is outputted as the output of the MDP filter. This process enables the background clutter of the scene to be substantially suppressed or eliminated.

Software architecture for a television set-top terminal providing compatibility with multiple operating environments

A software architecture is provided to enable core television set-top software (20) to run in different operating environments. A kernel abstraction component (18) uses kernel calls and kernel-specific translations to abstract operating system-specific functions from an operating system kernel (16). The functions are made available to the core software (20) in a generic format. Additionally, a device drivers-to-driver model interface (30) separates the details of the driver model environment from the core system software (20). Furthermore, a software interface (26) allows application programs (10) (such as program guides, games, and Internet web browsers) and middleware (12) to communicate with the core set-top system software (20). The core software allows the set-top to provide television functions such as service acquisition, system information management, download capability, return path communication, set-top configuration, and conditional access control.

Time offset technique for increasing the capacity of a cdma system

A method for limiting peak transmit power in a CDMA communication system by transmitting a first communication signal having a first high transmit power region, and transmitting a second communication signal having a second high transmit power region. A first and a second communication signal are time offset to prevent the first and second high transmit power regions from occurring simultaneously. Time shifting only a portion of the first and second communication signals is also taught. The first and second communication signals can also include respective first and second low transmit power regions. The time offset can be selected to align one of the first and second high transmit power regions with one of the first and second low transmit power regions. The total transmit power signal can be determined and the time offset can be selected to minimize a peak level of the total transmit power signal.

Marking methods, apparatus and systems including optical flow-based dead reckoning features

A position of a marking device is monitored by receiving start position information indicative of an initial position of the marking device, capturing one or more images using one or more camera systems attached to the marking device, and analyzing the image(s) to determine tracking information indicative of a motion of the marking device. The tracking information and the start position information are then analyzed to determine current position information. In one example, images of a target surface over which the marking device is carried are analyzed pursuant to an optical flow algorithm to provide estimates of relative position for a dead-reckoning process, and the current position information is determined based on the estimates of relative position and the start position information. In another example, a geo-location device is used to generate geo-location data indicative of positions of the marking device as it traverses at least a first portion of the path. The camera system(s) are used to obtain optical flow-based dead reckoning data indicative of relative positions of the marking device as it traverses at least a second portion of the path.

Method and apparatus for transmitting data traffic on a wireless communication channel

Time offset technique for increasing the capacity of a CDMA system

A method for limiting peak transmit power in a CDMA communication system by transmitting a first communication signal having a first high transmit power region, and transmitting a second communication signal having a second high transmit power region. A first and a second communication signal are time offset to prevent the first and second high transmit power regions from occurring simultaneously. Time shifting only a portion of the first and second communication signals is also taught. The first and second communication signals can also include respective first and second low transmit power regions. The time offset can be selected to align one of the first and second high transmit power regions with one of the first and second low transmit power regions. The total transmit power signal can be determined and the time offset can be selected to minimize a peak level of the total transmit power signal. The communication signals are separated into a plurality of portions and portions of the first and second communication signals are time offset to re-order the sequence of transmission of the plurality of portions.

Power margin control in a data communication system

Techniques for improved margin control in a data communication system are disclosed. In one aspect, margin is adjusted in response to a first subpacket error rate (350). In another aspect, margin is further adjusted in response to an overall packet error rate (350). In yet another aspect, the first subpacket error rate is adjusted in response to an overall packet error rate (350). Various other aspects are also presented. These aspects have the benefit of responsive margin control when the overall packet error rate is relatively low, resulting in improved data throughput and increased system capacity.

Synergistic tracker

SYNERGISTIC TRACKER ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION Target tracking capability is provided by a synergistic tracker system (5) which includes both a correlation tracker (30) and an object tracker (40) for processing sensor data input (10) and for generating tracking error signals (80). The operation of the synergistic tracker system is controlled by central processing unit (70). The system operates by first correlating a reference region image with a portion of a current digitized image provided by analog to digital converter (20). Secondly, the object tracker provides a precisely defined trackpoint for an object within the current image. The correlation tracker stabilizes and limits the portion of the digitized image that the object tracker must operate upon. Stabilizing and limiting this portion of the digitized image reduces the object tracker's sensitivity to background clutter and sensitivity to a loss of lock induced by sensor motion. The object tracker provides a non-recursive update for the correlation's reference region image. The correlation tracker and the object tracker are used simultaneously and cooperatively so that the strengths of a one tracker are used to overcome the weaknesses of the other. The invention achieves a greater tracking tenacity, a reduction in tracker angle noise, and a reduction in hardware complexity.

Time offset technique for increasing the capacity of a CDMA system

Lightweight rear subframe for front drive car - has fibre reinforced plastics with two support hinges

ESSIEU EN PARTICULIER POUR VOITURES AUTOMOBILES, COMPRENANT DEUX BRAS OSCILLANTS LATERAUX 2 ORIENTES AU MOINS APPROXIMATIVEMENT DANS LA DIRECTION DE LA LONGUEUR DU VEHICULE ET RELIES DE MANIERE INDEFORMABLE PAR UNE TRAVERSE 3 CAPABLE DE SUBIR UNE TORSION ET RIGIDE A LA FLEXION DANS TOUTES LES DIRECTIONS, CHACUN DES BRAS OSCILLANTS 2 COMPORTANT A L'EXTREMITE 21 COTE CARROSSERIE UN ELEMENT DE SUPPORT D'ARTICULATION A CETTE DERNIERE ET, A L'EXTREMITE LIBRE 22, UN ELEMENT DE MONTAGE D'UNE FUSEE DE SUPPORT DE ROUE. L'ENSEMBLE DE L'ESSIEU CONSISTE EN UN COMPOSANT EN UNE PIECE EN MATIERE PLASTIQUE ARMEE DE FIBRES DE VERRE. APPLICATION EN PARTICULIER A L'ESSIEU ARRIERE DES VOITURES AUTOMOBILES A TRACTION AVANT.

Method and apparatus for transmitting data traffic on a wireless communication channel

Methods and apparatus are presented for scheduling data packet transmissions during optimal channel conditions. In one method, data packet retransmissions are scheduled for transmission during favorable channel conditions when the target remote station is moving slowly, but are scheduled for periodic transmissions when the target is moving moderately or fast. In another method, long delays for retransmissions in a channel sensitive timing scheme are eliminated. In other methods, a combination of periodic and aperiodic retransmissions are used to achieve the desired frame error rate.

Ac adapter plug

An AC adapter plug to be releasably insertable in electrical wall outlets and which has pins which are convertible to fit into different types of electrical wall outlets as may be found, for example, in different countries. The pins are pivotable about their longitudinal axes within sockets in the plug body, into the desired orientations.

Estimation of traffic-to-pilot ratios

A method for coherent estimation of the traffic-to-pilot energy ratio is presented. A received preamble is decoded (20), and then re-encoded (22). The received preamble is then multiplied by the re-encoded preamble (23). The results are summmed (24), squared (26), and then divided by a pilot energy value (28). In another method, a message (41) carrying energy information can be inserted between a subpacket preamble (40) and a subpacket (42).

Dynamic detection of hardware configuration in a digital terminal

A method and apparatus for detecting a hardware configuration in a digital terminal, and, in response, selecting a corresponding executable software pa th for initializing the hardware. All terminals in a digital communication network, such as a television network, are provided with a single common set - top firmware/software object that contains all software components required to run on all hardware platforms. The total amount of software needed at the terminals is reduced over prior art schemes since the common software object includes software that is common to the different hardware component types only once, instead of providing a different object for each hardware type which results in duplication of the common software. The software from the software object can execute on platforms with different hardware components and circuits. This provides freedom to the network operator to select terminals with reduced cost components, e.g., from different manufacturers.< /SDOAB>

Method and system for mobile location estimation

The present invention relates to a method and system for mobile location estimation in which range measurements between the mobile station and a base station are discriminated as being either from a base station which is line of sight with the mobile station or a base station that is non-line of sight with the mobile station (22). Non-line of sight error present in range measurements from base stations that are non-line of sight with the mobile station is corrected (24). A reconstructed line of sight range measurement is established from the correction of the non-line of sight error. The reconstructed line of sight range measurements can be used with range measurements of base stations determined to be line of sight for accurately locating the mobile station (26).

Method and apparatus for transmitting data trafficon a wireless communication channel

Tracheal tubes

By-pass and pressure relief valve

Fuel flow control system

FUEL FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A fuel flow control system which, in response to the true mass of air entering the throttle body of an engine, provides a regulated flow of fuel to the throttle body, thereby delivering the optimum mass fuel-air ratio to the engine and maintaining idealized engine performance. The air flow rate drawn through the throttle body by the engine is monitored along with air temperature and pres-sure, and an electronic control circuit computes the true mass of air and the ideal fuel flow rate which will produce the optimum mass fuel-air ratio. The circuit generates a command signal to a novel fuel flow regulating assembly which adjusts the fuel flow in response to the command signal. The regulating assembly includes a control valve positionable in response to the command signal and a pressure differential mechanism movable responsive to the control valve position. A fuel flow metering valve in turn is positioned by the pressure differential mechanism. A fuel flowmeter is included to measure the actual fuel flow rate delivered to the throttle body and a feedback signal generated from the flowmeter to the control circuit further aids in accurately positioning the metering valve and thereby insure correct fuel delivery to the engine.

Low contact clamp for non-invasive process fluid temperature indication

A process fluid temperature estimation system (200) includes a sensor capsule (206) having a temperature sensitive element (254) disposed therein configured to sense an external surface (116) of a process pipe (100). The process fluid temperature estimation system (200) includes measurement circuitry (228) coupled to the sensor capsule (206) and configured to detect a characteristic of the at least one temperature sensitive element (254) that varies with temperature and provide sensor capsule temperature information. A controller (222) is coupled to the measurement circuitry (228) and is configured to obtain a reference temperature and employ a heat transfer calculation with the reference temperature and the sensor capsule temperature information to generate an estimated process temperature output. The process fluid temperature estimation system (200) includes a mounting assembly (302) configured to mount the process fluid temperature estimation system (200) to the external surface of the process pipe (100), wherein a portion of the mounting assembly (302) is offset from the external surface (116) of the process pipe (100).

Polymeric medical device systems having shape memory

In accordance with the invention, there are provided medical devices with incorporated shape memory systems that allow a polymeric medical device to be inserted in a first conformation or configuration and revert to a second conformation or configuration. The invention is useful in allowing the easy insertion or implantation of a device followed by expansion of the device in order to be retained without expulsion from a body cavity, for example. In another aspect of the invention there is provided a medical device, such as a ureteral stent, that includes comprising an elongated member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion joined by a body portion. The elongated member has an initial outer diameter. A retention construction serves for retaining the member within a bodily cavity. The member is formulated of a physiologically acceptable polymer capable of hydrating and expanding from the initial member outer diameter to form a final member outer diameter. The device can assume differing shapes and can exhibit different degrees of softening at different places along its length and possess shape memory so that it can be inserted in a first conformation or configuration and revert to a second conformation or configuration upon the occurrence of a triggering event such as hydration.

Force transducer

FORCE TRANSDUCER ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A force transducer for producing an output signal in proportion to the magnitude of an input force wherein an equal and opposite force is produced by a flexure assembly comprised of a compound leaf-spring flexure having opposed outer sections, anchored in and cantilevered from a fixed and a movable base respectively, which gradually decrease in cross-sectional area to a thin mid-dle section wherein the movable base is constrained to linear displacement from a null or neutral position by having the force applied along a line normal to and passing through the center of the thin middle section and transmitted to the movable base through a rigid connection. A modified form of flexure assembly is disclosed comprised of parallel compound flexures each having a thin middle section and opposed outer sections which are anchored in and cantilevered from a fixed common base and a movable common base.

Method and apparatus for congestion control in a wireless communication system

Method and apparatus for congestion control in a wireless communication system. In one embodiment, the status of a congestion bit indicates the type of adjustment, such as increase or decrease, to be performed at an access terminal to determine the next data rate for transmissions on the reverse link. The status of the congestion bit is determined by comparing a congestion parameter to a predetermined threshold (186). One embodiment implements an outerloop threshold having a margin with respect to the desired congestion metric threshold. The outerloopthreshold is adjusted in response to comparing a measured congestion metric to the desired threshold (192, 194, 196). The outerloop threshold adjustment maintains the congestion metric to within a predetermined probalility of exceeding the desired threshold.

Frequency increase during routing in a communication system in the CDMA category

Synergistic tracker

SYNERGISTIC TRACKER ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION Target tracking capability is provided by a synergistic tracker system (5) which includes both a correlation tracker (30) and an object tracker (40) for processing sensor data input (10) and for generating tracking error signals (80). The operation of the synergistic tracker system is controlled by central processing unit (70). The system operates by first correlating a reference region image with a portion of a current digitized image provided by analog to digital converter (20). Secondly, the object tracker provides a precisely defined trackpoint for an object within the current image. The correlation tracker stabilizes and limits the portion of the digitized image that the object tracker must operate upon. Stabilizing and limiting this portion of the digitized image reduces the object tracker's sensitivity to background clutter and sensitivity to a loss of lock induced by sensor motion. The object tracker provides a non-recursive update for the correlation's reference region image. The correlation tracker and the object tracker are used simultaneously and cooperatively so that the strengths of a one tracker are used to overcome the weaknesses of the other. The invention achieves a greater tracking tenacity, a reduction in tracker angle noise, and a reduction in hardware complexity.

VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM

Ein Fahrzeugantriebssystem beinhaltet einen Elektromotor mit einer Rotorhohlwelle, ein mit der Rotorhohlwelle verbundenes Eingangsantriebskettenrad, eine erste Kette, die auf dem Eingangsantriebskettenrad befestigt ist, ein Transferantriebskettenrad, das auf einer Übertragungswelle befestigt ist, wobei die erste Kette ebenfalls auf dem Transferantriebskettenrad befestigt ist, ein Transferantriebskettenrad, das auf der Übertragungswelle befestigt ist, eine zweite Kette, die auf dem Transferantriebskettenrad befestigt ist, ein Achsantriebskettenrad, das mit einem Differential verbunden ist, wobei die zweite Kette ebenfalls auf dem Achsantriebskettenrad befestigt ist, eine erste Achse, die mit einem Ausgang des Differentials verbunden ist, und eine zweite Achse, die mit einem anderen Ausgang des Differentials verbunden ist. A vehicle drive system includes an electric motor having a rotor hollow shaft, an input drive sprocket connected to the rotor hollow shaft, a first chain mounted on the input drive sprocket, a transfer drive sprocket mounted on a transfer shaft, the first chain also mounted on the transfer drive sprocket, a transfer drive sprocket mounted on the transmission shaft, a second chain mounted on the transfer drive sprocket, an axle drive sprocket connected to a differential, the second chain also being mounted on the final drive sprocket, a first axle connected to an output of the differential is connected, and a second axis which is connected to another output of the differential.

Preparation of nitrogen fertilizers from oxalate esters prepared by the oxidative carbonylation of alcohols over noble metal catalysts utilizing regenerable 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione oxidants

A process for the preparation of nitrogen fertilizers, especially oxamide, either indirectly, or directly from oxalate esters, including the regeneration of the quinone oxidant utilized in the formation of the above esters. Preparation of oxalate esters as potential intermediates for nitrogen fertilizers by the oxidative carbonylation of alcohols with carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalytic amount of a platinum group metal salt with or without a corresponding metal oxidant salt and an optionally substituted quinone (substituted or unsubstituted 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione). High yields of isolated dialkyl oxalates are obtained by regulating temperature and carbon monoxide pressure and by maintaining essentially anhydrous conditions. In addition, high yields of the hydroquinones (1,4-dihydroxybenzenes) are recovered.

Method and apparatus for controlling transmission power while in soft handoff

Method and apparatus for adjusting the transmission power of base stations in simultaneous communication with a mobile station. The methods described provide for the transmission power of the base stations to be aligned. In the first exemplary embodiment, the transmitters are attached to a separate control unit through communication links. The control unit then derives the most likely command stream and send that to the base stations. In the second exemplary embodiment, the control unit periodically receives the final or average transmit level in a period and an aggregate quality measure for the feedback during a period from each of the transmitters. The control unit determines the aligned power level and transmits a message indicative of the aligned power level to the transmitters.

Method and system for targeted or universal upgrades of programming in a population of advanced set-top boxes in a cable television system

This method and system allow for the controlled upgrading of programming in a set-top terminal of a cable television system. An upgrade order is transmitted over the cable plant from the system operator to the population of set-top terminals. The upgrade order may be universal or targeted. If targeted, the upgrade order will only be implemented by a single set-top terminal or a group of terminals specified by a single or multi-cast address included with the upgrade order. If the upgrade order is for a complete upgrade, the set-top terminal will terminate, and may delete, all executing codes. This allows the terminal's boot code to automatically begin execution and acquire new upgraded programming for the terminal broadcast over the cable system. If the upgrade is partial, only specified objects are replaced.

Power margin control in a data communication system

Techniques for improved margin control in a data communication system are disclosed. In one aspect, margin is adjusted in response to a first subpacket error rate (350). In another aspect, margin is further adjusted in response to an overall packet error rate (350). In yet another aspect, the first subpacket error rate is adjusted in response to an overall packet error rate (350). Various other aspects are also presented. These aspects have the benefit of responsive margin control when the overall packet error rate is relatively low, resulting in improved data throughput and increased system capacity.

Acid type solid urea-nitric fertilizer

The present invention relates to the reaction of phosphate rock with nitric acid and urea to produce nitrogen-phosphorus containing slurries, which slurries, in turn, may be granulated and dried to produce solid N-P fertilizer products with agronomically advantageous low pHs (1.0-4.0). The products have excellent storage characteristics. The improved properties of these products result partially from the formation of a new compound, Ca(H 2 PO 4 )(NO 3 ).CO(NH 2 ) 2 , which was discovered during the course of the investigation that led to the instant invention.

Method of making a preform

Method and device for transmitting data traffic over a wireless communication channel

Method and apparatus for controlling transmission power in a potentially transmission gated or energy capped communication system

A power control system for controlling the transmission power in a system wherein the transmission power may be gated or capped. The receiver employs a combination of closed loop and outer loop power control. The outer loop is frozen upon detection by the receiver that the signal has been capped or gated.

Operator control unit with tracking

An apparatus (10) equipped with an electronic camera, lensed optics (82/84), and a visual display (42/46) in communication with the optics. An analog or digital video signal is conveyed to an operator of the apparatus (10) through the visual display (42/46). The apparatus (10) includes an embedded processor (20) to track the orientation and position of the apparatus. Orientation and position information of the apparatus (10) is used to dynamically recalculate display information. In addition, the apparatus (10) may be in communication with a remote device having digital camera optics. Orientation and position information of the apparatus (10) may be conveyed to the remote device to alter the orientation and position of the associated electronic camera optics. Accordingly, data conveyed to the operator of the apparatus (10) is in relation to the orientatioin and position of the apparatus (10) and/or the associated orientation of the remote device.

Force transducer beam

A force transducer which includes a tapered beam portion (36) having at least one strain gauge attached thereto has a beam assembly in the form of a one-piece cylindrical member (28) having an L-shaped slot (32) formed therethrough to define a beam portion (36) to which the strain gauge is attached, and a lever portion (34). A force transmitting strut (54) is attached to the beam portion and a further force transmitting strut (52) is attached to the lever portion (34).

Operator control unit with tracking

An apparatus (10) equipped with an electronic camera, lensed optics (82/84), and a visual display (42/46) in communication with the optics. An analog or digital video signal is conveyed to an operator of the apparatus (10) through the visual display (42/46). The apparatus (10) includes an embedded processor (20) to track the orientation and position of the apparatus. Orientation and position information of the apparatus (10) is used to dynamically recalculate display information. In addition, the apparatus (10) may be in communication with a remote device having digital camera optics. Orientation and position information of the apparatus (10) may be conveyed to the remote device to alter the orientation and position of the associated electronic camera optics. Accordingly, data conveyed to the operator of the apparatus (10) is in relation to the orientatioin and position of the apparatus (10) and/or the associated orientation of the remote device.

Estimation of traffic-to-pilot ratios

A method for coherent estimation of the traffic-to-pilot energy ratio is presented. A received preamble is decoded (20), and then re-encoded (22). The received preamble is then multiplied by the re-encoded preamble (23). The results are summmed (24), squared (26), and then divided by a pilot energy value (28). In another method, a message (41) carrying energy information can be inserted between a subpacket preamble (40) and a subpacket (42).

Programming interface for television settop core system software

Point of dispense heat exchanger for fluids

A heat exchanger (10, 30, 50, 70, 90, 120, 140, 160, 180, 190, 200, 300) for fluids includes an elongated conduit (12, 32, 52, 72, 92, 122, 142, 162, 182, 192, 202, 302). At least two spaced fluid passageways (18, 38, 58, 78, 98, 128, 148, 168, 188, 194, 206, 208, 312) are defined in the conduit and extend longitudinally through the conduit from a first end thereof to a second end thereof. A heat transfer element (26, 46, 66, 136, 159, 240, 330) thermally contacts a surface of the conduit to transfer heat to or from a fluid flowing through the at least two spaced passageways. The conduit can be unitary and of one piece. In one embodiment, the conduit can be a single crystal. The heat exchanger is adapted to be installed in a nozzle (400) of a fluid dispenser such as is employed for semiconductor manufacturing.

Method for fabricating corrugated microwave components

In the disclosed method for fabricating corrugated microwave components, a billet assembly is formed of electrically conductive plates (10) sandwitched with chemical etching sensitive spacer material (20) and clamped together (30 and 31). An inside surface (40) is formed in the billet and a mandrel (50) inserted. An outer contoured surface (55) is then formed on the mandrel-billet assembly. The outer surface is then plated (60) to a desired thickness. The mandrel (50) is removed and the spacers (20) chemically etched away leaving the finished component. With the disclosed method, microwave device fabrication for frequencies including 100 GHz and higher is possible.

Target discrimination utilizing median filters

Apparatus for processing applied signals indicative of an image scene in order to provide output signals representative of objects in the scene whose sizes are within a predetermined size range. Combinations of median and anti-median filters are employed in serial and parallel configurations to produce the desired size filtering. The basic system comprises first filter means for providing first output signals indicative of objects whose sizes are within a first preselected size range. Second filter means are employed which provide second output signals indicative of objects whose sizes are within a second preselected size range. At least one of the two preselected size ranges contain object sizes within the predetermined size range. Circuit means are provided for coupling the output signals from the two filters in a manner which generates output signals indicative of objects whose sizes are within the predetermined range. A method of processing applied signals to generate output signals containing objects whose sizes are within a predetermined size range is also disclosed.

Method and apparatus for controlling transmission power while in soft handoff

Method and apparatus for adjusting the transmission power of base stations (4, 6) in simultaneous communication with a mobile station (8). The methods described provide for the transmission power of the base stations (4, 6) to be aligned. In the first exemplary embodiment, the transmitters (20, 32) are attached to a separate control unit (12) through communication links. The control unit (12) then derives the most likely command stream and send that to the base stations. In the second exemplary embodiment, the control unit periodically receives the final or average transmit level in a period and an aggregate quality measure for the feedback during a period from each of the transmitters. The control unit (12) determines the aligned power level and transmits a message indicative of the aligned power level to the transmitters. In the third exemplary embodiment, the transmitters (20, 32) send the control unit (12) a message indicative of the transmit power of transmissions to the receiver. The control unit (12) determines the aligned transmit power based on the current transmit power.

Method and apparatus for congestion control in a wireless communication system

Method and apparatus for congestion control in a wireless communication system. In one embodiment, the status of a congestion bit indicates the type of adjustment, such as increase or decrease, to be performed at an access terminal to determine the next data rate for transmissions on the reverse link. The status of the congestion bit is determined by comparing a congestion parameter to a predetermined threshold (186). One embodiment implements an outerloop threshold having a margin with respect to the desired congestion metric threshold. The outerloopthreshold is adjusted in response to comparing a measured congestion metric to the desired threshold (192, 194, 196). The outerloop threshold adjustment maintains the congestion metric to within a predetermined probalility of exceeding the desired threshold.