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electronic game apparatus includes a series of lights that are rapidly and repetitively illuminated in succession to simulate a rapidly moving light . a player has under his control a switch which , when actuated , stops the apparent movement on a particular light . different packaging schemes provide a variety of ways in which the game can be played either by one or more players . a variable frequency oscillator allows the speed at which the series is illuminated to be varied or adjusted to suit a player &# 39 ; s skill and interest and to allow the game to be played as a game of skill or of chance . alternate embodiments allow either one light at a time to be lit or the series can be completely turned on one at a time . additionally , the direction in which the lights are illuminated can be either unidirectional or bidirectional . the game apparatus may also include automatic score keeping facilities .
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an improved photovoltaic cell , and method for its manufacture , comprising front and back electrically conductive layers between which is sandwiched a primary light - absorbing layer of amorphous semiconducting material displaying low photogenerated carrier mobility below about 50 cm 2 / v second , the constitution of which primary layer is fabricated to provide an affinity gradient reducing back - diffusion of a preselected species of photogenerated carrier to thereby forestall non - productive recombination with carriers of opposite type .
| 7Electricity
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embodiments relate to a method , system and program product for performing data processing . the system includes a plurality of computer servers configured to perform data processing , a client in processing communication with the computer servers and enabled to request data processing from any of the servers and a storing component included in the client for storing information relating to requested data to be processed . a processing component included in each computer server for applying a control lock to data being processed . a reprocessing request component is included in the client for enabling a new server to take over processing of requested data upon failure of previously processing computer server . the computer server obtains information relating to requested data from storing component and information relating to control lock information from the processing component such that the new computer server commences processing at a processing point exactly prior to the failure .
| 6Physics
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a dual light source voltage - modulated reciprocal control circuit for a scanner . the circuit includes a voltage modulation circuit , a first lamp driving circuit , a second lamp driving circuit and a reciprocal control circuit . the voltage - modulating circuit generates a modulated voltage whose magnitude can be adjusted through pulse width modulation of a square wave . the first lamp driving circuit receives the modulated voltage to drive a first lamp . similarly , the second lamp driving circuit receives the modulated voltage to drive a second lamp . the reciprocal control circuit redirects the modulated voltage to the first lamp driving circuit or the second lamp driving circuit according to the dictate of a reciprocal logic signal .
| 7Electricity
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the present invention concerns a method for updating a database in which data about a software and / or hardware configuration of a device of a network is stored . according to the invention , the device receives a current inquiry , transmitted from the database , about the current software and / or hardware configuration of the device . then the device determines its current software and / or hardware configuration , verifies if its current software and / or hardware configuration has been modified since an earlier inquiry , transmitted from the database , and transmits data about its current software and / or hardware configuration to the database , if its software and / or hardware configuration was modified .
| 7Electricity
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a method of processing a jumbo tender of a meat tender or poultry breast into strips having a desired weight and thickness with minimal losses requires two diagonal cuts across and through the jumbo to yield three portions which are substantially the same in weight and thickness .
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a method of and a system for controlling low power radio frequency activity of terminals , including a method of selecting and activating a wireless terminal . a signal , including a transmission indication , is transmitted by a first terminal . a second terminal receives the signal a number of times and compares the received transmission indications with predetermined indication values . when the comparison shows that a predetermined number of satisfactory transmission indications have been received by the second terminal , the second terminal commences transmission . the transmission indication can be messages having tail portions with a preselected set of states .
| 7Electricity
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provided is an engine starting system which is highly reliable in that a battery does not run out even if a manual switch is tampered and operated many times by a third party . equipment on the propelled object side includes an actuation signal refusing unit which avoids responding to an actuation signal from a switch for a third predetermined time in at least one of the states where a number of actuation signals successively transmitted from the switch without producing an answer signal thereto has become equal to or larger than a prescribed number of times predetermined in a first predetermined time period and where the actuation signal has been kept tuned on for a period equal to or longer than a second predetermined time period without producing an answer signal thereto .
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a method and apparatus for implementing object - transparent invocation operates in conjunction with a data processing system having a memory , a sender and at least one method capable of performing a function to advantageously deliver a message to the at least one method capable of performing a function , thereby delivering the message without requiring the sender to have specific knowledge of the identity , address , name or existence of the at least one method capable of servicing the message , delivering the message to the at least one method capable of servicing the message , and / or delivering the message to the at least one method capable of servicing the message , without the use of identity , address or name information provided by the sender .
| 6Physics
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a conductive , light - absorbing baseplate for use in a field emission display is disclosed . the interior surface of the baseplate is coated with a praseodymium - manganese oxide layer having a resistivity that does not exceed 1 × 10 5 ω · cm . a field emission display is also disclosed which comprises the conductive , light - absorbing baseplate , as well as processes for manufacturing the baseplate , field emission display and the conductive , light - absorbing praseodymium - manganese oxide material used to coat the baseplate .
| 7Electricity
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a post - surgery bra includes an aperture appropriately sited to so that tubes from a boost - treatment device or drain implanted in a wearer of the bra protrude therethrough . the post - surgery bra includes a fixation element for immobilizing the tubes of the boost - treatment device that protrude through the aperture . in some embodiments , the post - surgery bra also includes a retaining ring , which is coupled to the bra below the breast cup nearest to the aperture and which is openable and closeable for engaging and securing a loop of material that extends from the collection bulb of the drain .
| 0Human Necessities
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a gasket for preventing fluid flow from the interior to the exterior of a chamber is disclosed in which tab members or projections from a body portion lockingly cooperate with corresponding recesses in the chamber wall . transverse openings in the gasket body allow access to the interior of the chamber . the apparatus is particularly applicable as a means for sealing an electrode terminal extending from the interior to the exterior of an electrodialysis filter press stack .
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a method for controlling a slotted mode of several systems using one sleep controller enhanced a hybrid sleep controller that performs sleep / wake - up interface of system protocol stacks in a hybrid terminal including at least two system pss used for different communication networks of a mobile communication system . the method includes determining whether there is a shared hardware - waiting system according to a sleep request from a system ps ; if there is no shared hardware - waiting system , turning off a clock of the sleep controller and power of shared hardware to enable operation in a real sleep mode ; and if there is a shared hardware - waiting system , sending an active command to a corresponding system and simultaneously driving a sleep timer until a time that other systems wake up , to enable operation in a virtual sleep mode .
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a thermoplastic container has separate hinge means in the body and cover portions of the container which are similar or substantially identical . this four part hinged configuration simplifies tooling , and simplifies economy of production , while allowing easy assembly of the container and resulting in a secure hinge after assembly .
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for use in combination with a heat engine , a thermal energy transformer comprising a flux receiver having a first wall defining therein a radiation absorption cavity for converting solar flux to thermal energy characterized by a first wall defining a radiation absorption cavity having a solar flux entry aperture , and a second wall defining an energy transfer wall for the heat engine , and a heat pipe chamber interposed between the first and second walls having a working fluid disposed within the chamber and a wick lining the chamber for conducting the working fluid from the second wall to the first wall , whereby thermal energy is transferred from the radiation absorption cavity to the heat engine .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an improved brake system is provided for a motor vehicle . the system includes a rotor attached to a rim of a wheel and a caliper assembly mounted to a hub of the wheel . the caliper is arranged to retain a friction element and operatively engage the friction element against the rotor .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a stretcher for traumatized patients comprises a rigid board having a central core of polyimide foam and a skin of graphite reinforced expoxy ; this board is exceptionally radiolucent . the board has built in handles for transporting the patient , straps for holding a patient on the board , and means for applying traction to a patient . the stretcher is designed for transporting the patient and applying a variety of diagnostic tests to the patient , including computer aided tomography scanning , without removing the patient from the stretcher . it also facilitates efforts to make a closed reduction of a cervical fracture with fluoroscopic monitoring .
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a damper comprises a plurality of armatures between which an elastic block is interposed . a partition plate divides the interior bore of the elastic block into two chambers . the chambers are filled with a working fluid and communicate with each other through an orifice providing a restricted flow communication and also through holes providing an unrestricted flow communication . a valve is provided to close the holes to prevent the unrestricted flow communication .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the invention relates to a machine for coating the interior of a pipe . the machine can be pulled through and positioned within a pipe or pipeline by a internal pipe tractor , and can be used to apply viscous liquids , including two part epoxies and urethanes , to the interior wall of the pipe . the machine is typically used for the overcoating of portions of pipe having defects in their internal coatings , for example , at their girth welds .
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a pattern set - up especially useful for making prosthetic dental appliances is assembled by attaching a plurality of refractory casts to a support member so that adjacent casts along the length of the support member are circumferentially offset with respect to one another . the casts carry expendable patterns that are connected to the support member by gating systems laid down on faces of the casts . the support member has outward protrusions supporting the weight of the casts and may be formed by a plurality of segments fitted together in end - to - end relation .
| 0Human Necessities
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the present invention is directed to a system and method for monitoring the dilatation of the uterine cervix during labor and deliver . the system has a gauge and a monitoring unit . in one embodiment the gauge includes features for convenient attachment to the gloved fingertips of the clinician performing a routine digital probing of the cervix . the monitoring unit includes a sensor to automatically read the measurement of the gauge and a processor to process , record and display the sensor data . this system may be valuable for the assessment of the progress of labor and the early detection of delivery complications .
| 0Human Necessities
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a method for providing assistance to each of a plurality of users , each having been enrolled as a member of a community includes receiving , at a server , communications from corresponding mobile devices , each of which is associated with a user who has enrolled as a member in a first community . these emergency communications were initiated by activation of respective personal security buttons on the mobile devices , and provide information about respective security conditions . in response to the communications , the server alerts corresponding first and second security services that are appropriate responding to the respective security conditions .
| 7Electricity
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described herein is a rapid continuous biomanufacturing platform process that combines a perfusion mammalian cell culture with a synchronized purification of the antibodies produced by the cell culture without the use of intermediate media holding tanks or other large retention devices . this method described herein includes continuous cell culture of mammalian cells expressing the biological of interest and comprising a cell retention device wherein the perfusion of fresh media into the reactor and hence the harvest rate of antibody containing spent media from the reactor has a rate of 1 vessel volume per day or less obtained by glucose control with a cell density of between 40 million cell / ml and 60 million cell / nil . immediate recovery and purification of the antibody is obtained by synchronizing the rate of perfusion with the antibody capture and elution step cycle in a column that contains affinity resin that is between 0 . 01 and 0 . 001 times the volume of the bioreactor . the perfusion rate and capture rate were perfectly synchronized by extensive method and media development resulting in equal rates and eliminating the need for holding tanks and cell bleeding . the result is an order of magnitude faster antibody production as compared to conventional fed - batch mode .
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a method of reducing &# 34 ; fall back &# 34 ; contamination caused by high intensity heating of metals is taught . splatter , vapor droplets and particulate matter resulting from the high intensity heating is repelled to avoid return to the melt . an electric field is established above the heating zone to repel the vapor droplets and particles from at least one charged electrode disposed above the surface where high intensity heat is applied to a metal surface .
| 7Electricity
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a solid state circuit breaker is disclosed for use in connection with a voltage bus , the voltage bus supplying electrical current to a load . the solid state circuit breaker includes a current controller for controlling the magnitude of current supplied by the voltage bus . a first current sensor senses the magnitude of the electrical current supplied by the voltage bus , the first current sensor having an output in communication with the current controller . an inductor is included within the first current sensor , the inductor providing a back electromotive force on the voltage bus . the back electromotive force is proportional to the rate of change of current flowing through the voltage bus .
| 7Electricity
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a method and system for producing tomosynthesis images of a breast specimen in a cabinet x - ray system . an x - ray source delivers x - rays through a specimen of excised tissue and forms an image at a digital x - ray detector . multiple x - ray images are taken as the x - ray source moves relative to the stationary breast specimen . in the preferred embodiment , the x - ray source moves in a range from about 350 ° to and including about 10 °. the source may travel substantially along a path that generally defines an arc , or linearly , while the detector remains stationary throughout and the source remains substantially equidistant from the specimen platform . the set of x - ray image data taken at the different points are combined to form a tomosynthesis image that can be viewed in different formats , alone or as an adjunct to conventional specimen radiography .
| 0Human Necessities
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a novel lipase from a newly - discovered strain of pseudomonas alcaligenes microorganism having an optimum ph for activity of about 10 ± 0 . 5 ; an optimum temperature for activity of about 45 ° to 55 ° c . ; an optimum ph for stability of about 7 . 0 ± 0 . 5 ; a molecular weight as measured by sds - page of about 3 . 0 × 10 4 ; and chemical stability for at least a 60 day mean half - life in the presence of a 10 percent solution of polyoxyethylene lauryl ether in 25 millimolar aqueous calcium chloride . also claimed is a biologically pure culture of the microorganism , and a method for the production of the lipase . also claimed is a lipase characterized by containing an n - terminal amino acid sequence which is gly - leu - phe - gly - pro - ser - gly - tyr - thr - lys - thr - lys - tyr - pro - ile .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a multicast relay system for use in a wide area network , includes an input receptive of multicast data specifying a multicast channel having a multicast address . a proxy election module is adapted to elect a multicasting server proxy disposed within a subnet associated in memory with the multicast channel , wherein the multicasting server proxy is adapted to receive the multicast data and multicast the multicast data on the multicast address within the subnet . a multicast data relay module is adapted to transmit the multicast data to the multicasting server proxy .
| 7Electricity
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a method for reworking integrated circuit wafers having copper - metallized bond pads exposed in protective overcoat openings and one or more bondable metal layers deposited onto the bond pads by a technology which may produce some parts with off - spec or missing depositions . after identifying the wafer with off - spec metal layers , a layer of glass buffer is deposited over those wafers , which also fill any missing depositions at least partially . the glass - covered surface is then chemically - mechanically polished until the off - spec metal layers and at least portion of the protective overcoat are removed , without damaging the copper metallization . finally , a fresh layer of protective overcoat is deposited , selectively opened to expose the bond pads , and provided anew with one or more bondable metal layers . the slurry for the chemical - mechanical polishing contains oxidizing or hydroxylating agents as well as mechanical polishing components for metals which are not readily oxidized . in order to minimize undesired scratches of the underlying copper or dielectric layers , a combination of buffers and soft poromeric pads is used . alternatively , organic buffer layers can be used instead of the glass buffer .
| 7Electricity
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the system contains the active inceptor having mobility in a first direction . a feedback mechanism is in communication with the active inceptor . the mechanism provides a variable level of force to the active inceptor in the first direction . a programmable device communicates with the feedback mechanism . the programmable device controls the level of force provided to the active inceptor from the feedback mechanism . the programmable device is capable of recognizing and distinguishing between regimes wherein the operator is physically engaging the inceptor and when the operator is “ hands - off ” the inceptor . the programmable device limits the maximum rate of displacement of an active inceptor to a specified safe and effective value regardless of changes in forces applied by the variable force feel feedback mechanism . the limit on rate of change of active inceptor position is varied based on the recognized “ hands - on ” or “ hands - off ” state and the type of tactile cue to satisfy otherwise conflicting requirements for failure robustness and effective tactile cueing during highly dynamic operations .
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a field - of - operation illuminating device has at least one discharge lamp concentrically surrounded by several halide incandescent lamps at its bottom , which faces the field of operation . the discharge lamp is accommodated in a stationary reflector and illuminates the recesses of the field . the incandescent lamps are mounted in reflectors that can be adjusted so that their beams will overlap in the field . in the event of power outage or failure of the mains , power is supplied to the lamps from a battery - supported substitute source . the incandescent lamps , due to their thermal inertia , continue to burn almost uninterruptedly , whereas the discharge lamp remains off long enough to cool - down before being restarted . the advantages are less heat during normal operation and immediate availability of the incandescent lamps in an emergency .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a lubricant has the formula x : y , wherein x is a layered material selected from the group consisting of layered transition metal dichalcogenides and graphite . y is a magnetic inclusion between layers of x . the lubricant is made by adding x to a solution containing ions of y . the solution is continuously mixed and dried . the y is then reduced to a metallic form .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of managing duplicate electronic files for a plurality of users across a distributed network , the electronic files being from a plurality of different file types , comprising selecting a file type from the plurality of different file types , selecting properties of the electronic files for the selected file type that must be identical in order for two respective electronic files of the selected file type to be considered duplicates , selected properties defining pertinent data of the electronic files for selected file type , grouping electronic files of selected file type stored in the network , ranking said groupings from highest to lowest based on a likelihood of having duplicate electronic files therein , systematically comparing pertinent data of electronic files from said highest to said lowest ranked groupings , identifying duplicates from said ranked groupings based on said systematic comparisons , and purging or generating a report regarding said identified duplicates on the network .
| 6Physics
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processes and intermediates are disclosed for the formation of compounds of formula and : ## str1 ##
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a variable camshaft assembly which serves to vary the timing of poppet valves in an internal combustion engine . an axially movable wormed camshaft controls a number of splitable cams of conventional cross section operating individual valves . when the camshaft is shifted axially , each valve operating cam splits into two operating elements . when the raised noses of the splitable cam elements are in alignment , the valve event is minimal . when the raised noses are in misalignment , the valve event is extended .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a double articulating hook lifting apparatus usable mounted upon a truck or trailer for loading and unloading containers with respect thereto and also being usable for dumping the containers . the locking mechanism operates to secure a movable arm to the pivot frame 2 to stop pivotal movement relative to one another , which also facilitates the movement required for dumping of the contents of the container while mounted on the vehicle . the locking device is automatically allowed to move to the locked position by the movement of the jib away from the arm , preferably in a telescoping manner . this movement occurs as the last step in the sequence of container loading to thereby automatically provide locking between the arm and the pivot frame 2 to prevent pivotal relative movement therebetween whenever the container is in the loaded position or is in dumping mode . as the container unloading sequence is initiated the jib moves toward the arm or telescopingly thereinto which powers unlocking of the locking mechanism as the first step in the sequence of container unloading .
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an intraocular ring for location in a lens capsule having living cells located within a band of a given width extending about a periphery thereof , the ring being formed of a biologically compatible material and being of a width at least as great as said given width .
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a thin , membrane - like cylindrical rubber tire curing bladder is provided with reinforcing cords wound in parallel spiral paths at any composite angle to the longitudinal axis of the cylinder . when installed on the centerpost mechanism of a tire curing press and inflated in the curing process , the bladder length increases due to partial and reversible straightening of the spirally wound cord reinforcement . this permits optimum fit of the bladder in the tire being cured with uniform controlled growth of the membrane . longer service life of the bladder is thereby achieved . the bladder is a good heat conductor inherent to its thin matrix , unlike previously known curing bladders .
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a method of distinguishing between the front and back surfaces of a slide which includes an image on the front surface , comprises reflecting a light beam from each surface of the slide at an acute angle , measuring scattered light around the reflected light beam after the light beam has been reflected repeatedly , and comparing the measurements of the scattered light for the respective surfaces of the slide to detect which of the two measurements is larger . the surface whose measurement is larger is thus determined to be the front surface of the slide .
| 6Physics
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the invention relates to a doll house of the collapsible type having a novel design constructed from various panels comprising walls , floors , roofs , etc . and when assembled together form a large house having at least 12 rooms and has a french victorian style . the panels have grooves , slots , holes , etc . whereby they fit together easily and support one another . no tools or screws are required for construction and the parts are locked together tightly in a rigid structure by the simple insertion of a plurality of small pegs in matching holes provided in the various panels . a feature of the doll house is the provision of unique first , second and third floor members in combination with side wall members which provide additional side rooms for the doll house . another feature are unique front steps , porch and balcony arrangement .
| 0Human Necessities
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a integral lighting assembly on an electric power drill . the lighting assembly is powered by the same electrical power source which drives the drill . the lighting assembly provides improved illumination of working or drilling surfaces . the lighting assembly is mounted on a housing that is movable between open and closed positions to turn a light on and off , respectively .
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the present invention is directed to systems , apparatus , methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue , including treatment using microwave energy . in one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using , for example , microwave energy .
| 0Human Necessities
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a method and apparatus for producing a multifilament yarn by a melt spinning - draw process , and which includes applying additional heat to the melt in the region of the spinneret . the relationship between the withdrawal speed and draw ratio may be changed , and with an adaptation of other process parameters , it is possible to increase productivity . the process may be applied to continuous and discontinuous processes .
| 3Textiles; Paper
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a pedestrian detection system and method includes : dividing an image to a plurality of granules , and counting magnitude difference value of each granule in diagonal orientation to obtain features of hogg . and the hogg and the hog captured can work together to improve the detection rate and reduce the false alarm rate , which is the ultimate goal of the vision based pedestrian detection .
| 6Physics
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in a magnetic recording disk file employing a transducing slider which is closely spaced from the disk surface and has side rail members extending in the direction of disk motion and tapered portions at the leading edge , the disk may be cleaned of contaminant particles by moving the slider in increments from the outside disk diameter to the inside diameter , so that the particles first encounter the slider / inner side rail and are swept away , rather than first encountering the tapered portions and being wedged into the magnetic coating .
| 6Physics
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an electrophotographic photoreceptor is disclosed , comprising a conductive substrate having thereon a photosensitive layer , wherein the photosensitive layer comprises at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula , a compound of formula , and a compound of formula as defined below : ## str1 ## wherein x i represents a cyano group , an alkoxycarbonyl group , or an aryloxycarbonyl group ; r i 1 and r i 2 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , an aryl group , an alkoxycarbonyl group , an aryloxycarbonyl group , an alkylcarbonyl group , an arylcarbonyl group , a nitro group , a halogen atom , or a cyano group ; a i represents ## str2 ## wherein r i 3 and r i 9 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , a nitro group , a halogen atom , or a cyano group ; and m and n each represents an integer of 0 to 3 ; ## str3 ## wherein x ii represents o , c 2 or c 2 , wherein r ii is an alkyl group ; r ii 1 and r ii 2 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , an aryl group , an alkoxycarbonyl group , an aryloxycarbonyl group , a nitro group , a halogen atom , or a cyano group ; and m &# 39 ; and n &# 39 ; each represents an integer of 0 to 2 ; and ## str4 ## wherein r iii 1 and r iii 2 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , an aryl group , an alkoxycarbonyl group , an aryloxycarbonyl group , an alkylcarbonyl group , an arylcarbonyl group , a nitro group , a halogen atom , or a cyano group , a iii represents ## str5 ## wherein r iii 3 and r iii 9 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , a nitro group , a halogen atom , or a cyano group ; and m &# 34 ; and n &# 34 ; each represents an integer of 0 to 3 .
| 6Physics
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a method and an apparatus for improving the image quality . the method comprises steps of producing image correcting information to decrease errors in the image to be produced by a camera module by comparing the image taken by said camera module with a test image , storing the image correcting information produced and identifying information related to said image correcting information in the memory of an electronic peripheral device , receiving the image produced by said camera module and a second piece of identifying information related to said image in the electronic peripheral device , comparing said identifying information with said second piece of identifying information in said peripheral device , and performing an image improvement operation on said image in said peripheral device in response to the comparison carried out .
| 7Electricity
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a photometer for measuring electromagnetic radiation absorption of a sample utilizing a source of the electromagnetic radiation . electromagnetic radiation is conducted from the source , to a sample sensor , and is passed through the sample utilizing a sample cell . the electromagnetic radiation is then directed to a detection system which determines absorbance of electromagnetic radiation by the sample at the sample cell . the detection system includes a beam splitter which receives the electromagnetic radiation and outputs first and second beams . a first detector having a first wavelength filter and a second detector having a second wavelength filter receives the two beams from the splitters . one detector may be employed to produce a reference signal . the remaining detector or detectors produce an output signal which is a representation of a characteristic , such as absorbance of the sample . the output signals are operated on by a reference signal , and converted into a measurement absorbance .
| 6Physics
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a method of polishing which includes rotatably supporting a workpiece , positioning polishing plates in such a manner that flat surfaces of the polishing plates oppose one another and are in contact with a surface of the workpiece , and polishing the workpiece by rotating the workpiece around a central axis thereof by use of a workpiece rotator . the method also includes reciprocating the polishing plates on the surface of the workpiece in a radial direction of the workpiece while pressing the workpiece between the flat surfaces of the polishing plates .
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an apparatus for providing a cutting line on a glass sheet , in which the cutting line for bend - cutting the glass sheet is provided on the glass sheet conveyed on a carrying roller , is provided with : a cutter configured to provide the cutting line on the glass sheet ; a ball slide device configured to freely move the cutter up and down in accordance with an up - down movement of the conveyed glass sheet , and to absorb an excessive pressing force of the cutter onto a glass sheet surface so as to keep the pressing force constant ; a spring configured to apply an appropriate cutter pressure to the glass sheet surface ; an arm configured to support the ball slide device , the spring , and the cutter ; and a pressing device configured to press the arm toward the glass sheet surface .
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this disclosure is related with propeller noise and cavitation abatement in applications like propulsion , ventilation , pumping or turbine systems on fluids by novel techniques that allows stronger propellers with improved laminar flow by means of a propeller which consists on a rotating cylindrical block or a truncated substantially conical block with one or more tunnels around it rotational axis , said block also may have flow - guiding structures at both ends that help to keep the fluid &# 39 ; s laminar flow when it is mixing fluids with its environment , having the rotating block tunnels with either substantially circular shaped cross - section or variable shape cross - section from substantially circular to irregular oval measured in perpendicular plane to the rotational axis whereby it smoothly accelerates fluid or gas by means of either centrifugal or axial movement , also including dynamic balance or imbalance or torque modulation means that modulate specific vibrations which generates sound waves .
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in video conferencing over a radio network , the radio equipment is a major power consumer especially in cellular networks such as lte . in order to reduce the radio power consumption in video conferencing , it is important to introduce an enough radio inactive time . several types of data buffering and bundling can be employed within a reasonable range of latency that doesn &# 39 ; t significantly disrupt the real - time nature of video conferencing . in addition , the data transmission can be synchronized to the data reception in a controlled manner , which can result in an even longer radio inactive time and thus take advantage of radio power saving modes such as lte c - drx .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of pvdf homopolymer or copolymer by radical polymerization of vinylidene fluoride , and optionally of a comonomer , in aqueous dispersion and in the presence of a transfer agent , of a persulphate as radical initiator , optionally of a surface - active additive and optionally of a paraffin wax , in which : a ) an aqueous pvdf dispersion is obtained , b ) the dispersion from stage a ) is washed , optionally after having been coagulated , to lower the proportion of possible surfactant in the pvdf to below 300 ppm , this proportion being expressed with respect to the dried pvdf , c ) sodium acetate and optionally a potassium alkylsulphonate are added to the dispersion washed in b ), d ) the dispersion from stage c ) is dried by any means to recover the pvdf powder comprising sodium acetate and optionally a potassium alkylsulphonate .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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disclosed are salts of the general formula wherein r 1 , r 2 and as defined in the description and a process for the preparation thereof . these salts are useful intermediates for the preparation of cefdinir .
| 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a nozzle assembly is provided for ejecting ink . the nozzle assembly includes a substrate incorporating drive circuitry . an actuator support extends from the substrate . an actuator arm extends from the actuator support and includes a heater which is coupled to the drive circuitry . a nozzle extends from the substrate at a spaced apart location from the actuator support and the heater . the nozzle defines an ink chamber in fluid communication with : an ink supply , an ink ejection port in fluid communication with the nozzle chamber , and a slot through which the actuator arm extends and terminates in a free end within the ink chamber . responsive to the heater receiving an electrical signal from the drive circuitry , the free end of the actuator arm is displaced in the ink chamber to eject ink contained therein through the ink ejection port .
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an opening arrangement for packaging containers which is manufactured from a flexible packaging laminate and includes a prefabricated outlet opening which is covered by a tear - off strip or pull - tab . to facilitate pouring of the contents and permit reclosure of the packaging container , the container also displays a prefabricated pouring device surrounding the outlet opening , the pouring device being applied on the outside of the packaging container and comprising a reclosable lid . in order to ensure satisfactory function and facilitate application of the pouring device onto the packaging container , the pull - tab extends , according to the present invention , in beneath the pouring edge of the pouring device and is fixedly sealed between the pouring device and the upper side of the packaging container . the fixedly sealed part of the pull - tab is disposed to be separated from he remainder of the pull - tab by means of a tear device located in the pouring device , the tear device optionally including teeth for tearing off the pull - tab in connection with the opening of the packaging container .
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a device for collecting and packaging solid waste or toxic material is provided . a first arm and a second arm are coupled with a lever , wherein at least one arm is slidably coupled with the lever . a bag may be positioned in an open position when the first arm is located distally from the second arm , and the bag may be closed by an operator manipulating the arms towards each other . the device may include a motor and / or a spring or springs to drive the arms towards or away from each other . a plate , a pole and / or a handle may be coupled with the arms . the plate may be positioned relative to the arms to stabilize the waste or toxic material for insertion into the bag . the bag may include an adhesive , paper , plastic , recycled plastic and / or cellulose .
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an input device , such as a mouse or trackball , with a top housing having an integrally formed , free extending top button . the top housing is mounted so that the extending button is supported in cantilevered fashion . the button is sufficiently flexible to allow it to be depressed for button activation .
| 6Physics
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embodiments of the invention are concerned with filtering emails having data therein identifying a link to a remote processing system , which , when activated , causes the recipient to retrieve data from the remote processing system . embodiments of the invention provide a method of modifying an electronic message during transmission through a communications network , said electronic message having a source address and a recipient address , the method comprising : interrupting transmission of the electronic message ; identifying a link specified within the electronic message ; analyzing the electronic message on the basis of at least an attribute intrinsic to the received electronic message so as to classify the received message as either a first type of message or a second , different , type of message ; if the received message is classified as the first type of message , modifying the received electronic message so as to replace the link with an alternative network location , said alternative network location corresponding to a remote processing system different to that corresponding to the link ; and transmitting the modified electronic message . in comparison to known methods , which either modify the links blindly or which perform analysis of the data to which the link is connected , embodiments of the invention selectively modify the link on the basis of various tests relating to attributes intrinsic to the email . this means that only those emails that present some sort of risk to the recipient are modified , and , because the criteria for performing the modification relate to attributes intrinsic to the emails instead of the content associated with the link , the delivery of emails is not significantly delayed by processes involved in retrieval and analysis of data from third party sites .
| 7Electricity
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a method of supporting a building securing one end of a support stand having a telescopic structure to a movable concrete footer . the support stand may have another end with a support assembly mounted to the telescopic structure . the method includes supporting the building with support assembly of the support stand . a support stand for a supporting a building includes tubular structure with a telescopic adjustment portion for adjusting a height of a building . a support assembly mounted to the telescopic adjustment portion , the support assembly having a support plate with a plurality of apertures in a shape configured for retaining a threaded portion of a fastening member in a stationary position while a threaded nut is rotated on the threaded portion .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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flexibility of handling of multicast information using an internet group management protocol is improved by overcoming failures to respond to group specific queries . such failures occur when heterogenous host devices are used on a common network . when a failure to respond to a group specific query is experienced , a general query is used to obtain information that was not provided by the group specific query .
| 7Electricity
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in a foundation assembly , a moisture barrier is placed on a footing and a foundation wall is on the moisture barrier . the moisture barrier thus isolates the foundation wall from the footing . the footing defines a keyway . the moisture barrier comprises a waterproof layer , a bottom layer attached to bottom side of the waterproof layer , and a top layer attached to the top side of the waterproof layer . the waterproof layer blocks passage of water therethrough . the bottom layer is for attaching the moisture barrier to the footing , and comprises a material that attracts water and binds to cement . the moisture barrier comprises a keyway portion sufficiently flexible and configured to fit the keyway in the footing . when the keyway portion fits to the keyway on the footing , it defines a secondary keyway for receiving a key portion of the foundation wall .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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a bearing cylinder for a screen assembly of a pressurized pulp diffuser , the bearing cylinder including : a plurality of segments of the bearing cylinder wherein the segments are arranged side - by - side to form the bearing cylinder ; and each of said segments includes a first region formed of a hard material resistant to damage from sand and rocks , and a second region formed of a soft material that thermally expands and conforms to bearing surfaces opposite to the bearing cylinder .
| 3Textiles; Paper
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a second order sigma delta modulator includes a digital to analog converter that provides feedback for system modulation . the digital to analog converter employs a dynamic element matching circuit which randomly selects among main capacitors to reduce the effect of capacitor value mismatching . the digital to analog converter also employs a self calibration circuit to trim the values of the main capacitors to obtain better capacitor matching . during self calibration , a clock signal driving a pseudo random number generator of the dynamic element matching circuit is reduced to assist in minimizing variance in a digital output signal for accurate calibration of the main capacitors . upon completion of calibration , the clock signal is returned to a frequency coinciding with the modulator clock rate .
| 7Electricity
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a minimally invasive endovascular device for treating a blocked or obstructed biological lumen , such as a blood vessel fully or partially obstructed by deposits of biological matters in or non - biological matters . certain embodiments of the present invention comprise two capture members that are configured to be placed on either side of the obstruction and enclose around the obstruction for removal . embodiments of the present invention also provide methods for implementing an endovascular device according to aspects of the present invention .
| 0Human Necessities
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a system and method for a panel system containing embedded electronic elements providing both housing for the electronics and structural support . a preferred embodiment of the system is for a container security system , which is constructed into or conforming onto the roof , walls , door , or base of a cargo container is provided . the panel system may consist of a variety of electronic elements , batteries or power elements , sensors , a processing element to collect the sensor data , and a communications element to transmit outside of the container .
| 6Physics
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a method and system for managing a challenge event . at least two participants are selected to participate in the challenge event based on determining that the participants are expected to perform well in the challenge event . selection of the participants utilizes data elements provided for managing the challenge event . assets of computer code are provided to the participants for assisting the participants to deliver respective submissions as outcomes of participation by the participants in the challenge event . the challenge event is conducted with the participants .
| 0Human Necessities
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the disclosed invention improves upon electrical connectors that when mated together provide electrical continuity across the connectors , and that are held mated together by bayonet locking means . a sleeve element is threaded onto an exterior portion of one of the connectors and bottomed upon rotation against the opposite connector and / or support structure for the opposite connector . this bottomed sleeve element maintains the bayonet locking means engaged , and thereby prevents accidental disengagement of the connectors .
| 7Electricity
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apparatus for dissociating cleaning gas such as nf 3 for use in semiconductor manufacturing includes a housing enclosing a microwave resonator to which microwave energy is applied , a plasma tube within the housing and within which cleaning gas flows and is dissociated by the microwave energy . the plasma tube has two ends into and out of which the cleaning gas flows . a first and a second structural assembly thermally protects and seals each end of the plasma tube against atmospheric leaks . each structural assembly has a metal collar and a sealing o - ring fitting tightly around a respective end of the plasma tube . each metal collar includes a thin layer of elastomeric material of high thermal conductivity for conducting heat through the collar away from the end of the plasma tube thereby protecting the o - ring from heat damage . this permits the apparatus to operate more efficiently . a fan forces ambient air over the apparatus .
| 7Electricity
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a skate for interposition between opposed parts of a folded protective cable guide is composed of skate units which are articulably connected to one another through connecting blocks , using pins or stepped bolts .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a system for tensioning a membrane within a frame for a loudspeaker or a microphone is characterized by a frame containing an opening , a membrane connected to an exterior surface of the frame and spanning the frame opening , and a tensioning device connected with the frame for deflecting a portion of the membrane within the frame opening . the tensioning device is compliant thereby allowing the membrane to exhibit a high degree of flexure both within and beyond a plane containing the membrane .
| 7Electricity
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the invention disclosed and claimed herein relates generally to a new and improved x - ray beam apparatus having an adjustable collimator device and more particularly to an x - ray apparatus in which the collimator device can be readily removed from the x - ray tube device of the apparatus and relatively easily adjusted relative to the x - ray tube device .
| 0Human Necessities
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the method is characterized by the management of traffic and resources in the source node by means of ordered sets of cells , with dynamically adjustable qualities of service and different configurations of insertion and extraction of cells for the distribution of resources . it permits different qualities of service for each destination node of the information sent by any source node to be guaranteed and the requisites of maximum permitted latencies of different communication applications to be complied with , being able to combine different types of service .
| 7Electricity
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a motor vehicle , especially a passenger utility vehicle , e . g ., a station wagon or suv with a cargo space which is located in the rear of the vehicle , a cargo floor which can be extended rearward , a cargo space door for opening and closing the rear cargo space opening , and at least one roof movable panel for opening and closing a roof opening , in which a continuous opening combining the rear cargo space opening and the roof opening is formed when both the at least one rear roof panel and the cargo space door are in their open positions . in one advantageous embodiment , the cargo space door is mounted to the vehicle body by a four bar mechanism for movement outward and downward from the closed position to the open position .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of restoring phase information using a phase - contrast method , which can improve estimated accuracy of a phase . this method is a method of restoring phase information by detecting intensity of radiation , and includes the steps of : obtaining three first differential signals representing differentials between one image signal and another image signal based on four image signals obtained by detecting intensity of radiation on four planes and representing radiation image information respectively ; obtaining second and third differential signals representing differentials between image signals relative to two directions orthogonal to each other within the planes with respect to the three image signals ; obtaining a laplacian of phase based on the three image signals and three sets of the first to third differential signals ; and performing inverse laplacian operation on the laplacian of phase so as to restore phase information .
| 6Physics
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a controller for controlling the flow rate of compressed air to a spray paint gun as well as to a comparable tool which is optimally operative dependant upon receiving a specified flow rate of air includes a flow control valve which regulates the air flow rate therethrough based on a pressure differential signal received from an air flow meter . the pressure differential signal transmitted to the air flow controller is balanced against an opposing spring biased needle in the flow controller .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a winding head of a cheese - producing textile machine , having a device for the accurate determination of the length of yarn traveling through a measuring head , and having an evaluating device for accumulating the yarn lengths that have passed . the winding head has a device for determining yarn length portions which are removed in the course of a yarn connecting process . the evaluation device is adapted to subtract the removed yarn lengths from the total length of the yarn which has passed through the measuring head .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an ignition system for post - mixed gas burner which achieves reliable ignition without requiring an expensive spark source protection device , or a means to promote fuel - oxidant mixing , or a large amount of electricity , or a separate pilot light .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a coin sorter for examining the genuineness of plural coin denominations and for sorting the coins has an ac bridge circuit which produces bridge output signals corresponding to different denominations of coins , a time - sharing signal generation circuit in the form of a microcomputer , for producing time - sharing signals , a switching circuit for time - multiplexing the bridge output signals in sequence to one output lead in response to the time - sharing signals , and a single amplifier and comparator which receives the sequentially provided bridge output signals , amplifies and compares them to reference signals , and provides an indication of the coin denomination .
| 6Physics
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a method of forming a shallow trench isolation region in a silicon wafer which results in the elimination of long range slip dislocations in the wafer and reduces leakage current across the isolation regions . long shallow trenches are formed in a silicon wafer at a 45 degree angle to the plane of the wafer . this is achieved by moving the primary flat of the wafer to the plane prior to the formation of the trenches , which causes the bottom edges of the long trenches to intersect with several planes , so that stresses do not propagate along any one single plane . the trenches are then filled with an insulative material , such as oxide .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a portable electric lantern including a top reflector and means for allowing illumination from a light source into an upper cavity and out through a top cap .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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provided is a medicament delivery device that is reliable , safe and intuitive to use and at the same time is easy to use when handling . this is achieved by a medicament delivery device comprising a tubular housing having a proximal end and an opposite distal end , an actuator member being coaxially arranged at the distal end of the tubular housing and movably arranged , in relation to the tubular housing and a cap being releasably connected to the proximal end of the tubular housing wherein the medicament device further comprises a longitudinal actuator interlocking member movably arranged within the tubular housing and interactively connected to both the actuator member and to the cap for controlling movement of the actuator member . thus the cap acts as a device enabler , i . e . it is impossible to actuate the medicament delivery device until the cap has been removed .
| 0Human Necessities
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the invention is an improved arrangement for illuminating a liquid crystal cell which provides a significant increase in the range of viewing angles in a plane orthogonal to the principal viewing plane which is defined as the plane containing the director at the midpoint of the liquid crystal and the normal to the light entry surface . the improvement comprises means for illuminating the cell having a substantially collimated beam in the orthogonal plane . preferably , the thickness of the liquid crystal in the cell corresponds to the first gooch - tarry minimum . the invention is also a method for providing a wide angle for a liquid crystal display comprising the step of illuminating a liquid crystal cell with a beam of light which is substantially collimated in the principal viewing plane and which is substantially uncollimated in an orthogonal plane .
| 6Physics
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the transmission of data is controlled in a radio communication system having a hierarchical network structure . a low - hierarchy device transmits load - based signalling to a high - hierarchy device and the high - hierarchy device caries out control of the transmission capacities of the low - hierarchy device based on the load - based signalling .
| 7Electricity
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an engine block is provided including multiple cylinders having pistons reciprocal therein connected to separate crankshaft sections journalled from the block by connecting rods . the block also journals a countershaft to whose opposite ends the crankshaft sections are drivingly connected through the utilization of power transmitting assemblies each including a clutch assembly and releasable drive connection structure incorporating and indexing mechanism for indexing the corresponding shaft section to the countershaft in the same indexed position each time the corresponding clutch assembly is actuated . the clutch assembly of each power transmitting assembly is interposed , in the path of transmission of power from the corresponding crankshaft section to said countershaft , intermediate the crankshaft section and the corresponding drive connection structure .
| 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a storage housing or unit for holding a circular disk , such as a cd - rom , audio compact disk , dvd , or any media product of a similar size , shape , or thickness . the unit has a top portion with a number of grooves recessed approximately half the depth of the unit to house the disks at a slight angle for easy access and viewing . the center of the container may include a piece of closed cell foam or other soft material that has slits approximately 1 . 5 times the thickness of the disk that will frictionally engage the disk without causing any harm or scratches to the disk . however , other embodiments of the invention do not utilize such material . the unit sits upright with or without a stand and allows multiple disks to be stored and viewed without the use of any other storage apparatus such as sleeves or jewel cases . the unit is decorative in fashion and can be made using many different materials in a myriad of colors . an area in front or on top of the unit is saved for the placement of a logo or corporate identity .
| 6Physics
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a modular printhead mounting for a digital printer wherein the modules may be mechanically aligned using specifically designed frame supporting the modules . the frame has a plurality of mounting sites for mounting respective printhead modules to the frame . at least one of the mounting sites includes a mechanical adjustment mechanism for reducing input movements to effect minute adjustments of the position of the printhead module with respect to the frame .
| 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method , and an associated computer program product and computer system . one or more processors of a first computer located in a building monitor outgoing calls from a telephone in the building . the monitoring identifies an outgoing call dialed from the telephone . the one or more processors determine that the identified outgoing call is a telephone number of an emergency response center . in response to determining that the outgoing call is the telephone number of the emergency response center , the one or more processors transmit , via a communications network , emergency data having relevance to an emergency at the building to a second computer of the emergency response center and to emergency responders available to respond to the emergency at the building . the emergency responders are associated with the emergency response center . the emergency data transmitted to each emergency responder is specific to each emergency responder .
| 7Electricity
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techniques that allow the operations of a program to be intercepted and intervened with are known . these techniques are restricted by the same limited view of the program &# 39 ; s data that is currently available at a base level of an object or method . some aspects need access to more information about the program &# 39 ; s data of one or more objects than is available at the base level . an aspect of aspect - oriented programming systems , methods and environments examines the results of a computation at one stage . that aspect affects only subsequent stages of the computation , so that no circularity exists . custom flow analyses , whether local or global , can also be performed at each stage to propagate non - local information . “ macro ” style programming can be reduced or avoided , as programming can be facilitated in terms of manipulating the results of various computational stages instead of in terms of manipulating blocks of code .
| 6Physics
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this invention belongs to the technical field of quantitative structure - activity relationship for chemical persistent assessment , relating to a method for predicting reaction rate constants of organic chemicals with ozone at different temperatures . to assess the persistence and fate of organic chemicals in the troposphere , k o3 are needed . this invention developed a qsar model for the prediction of k o3 at different temperatures , based on quantum chemical descriptors , dragon descriptors and structural fragments . the developed model was evaluated by internal and external validations , and it &# 39 ; s high robustness and good predictability was evidenced . the applicability domain of this model was visualized by williams plot .
| 6Physics
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a color density measuring device for determining the color density of an ink layer applied to a printing material , having a light source for illuminating the printing material and a sensor for receiving the light remitted from the printing material , is characterized according to the invention in that the sensor is fashioned as a multicolor image sensor , and a device is provided with the aid of which the light incident at the multicolor image sensor is restricted to at least one predetermined wavelength band .
| 6Physics
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the present invention is a spine supporting system where a screw , with a head having an interior female thread , is attached to the spine . an interior bolt is temporarily held by the interior female threads of the outer cap , where the outer cap aligns the inner bolt with the interior female threads of the screw . the inner bolt attaches to the interior threads of the screw and the outer cap secures a support rod to the screw . the present invention allows the support rod to be secured to the screw in one step , using a single tool during an operation .
| 0Human Necessities
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a time temperature monitoring system and method for use with a microchip or similar structure . a disclosed system includes : a substrate having an active region ; a dopant source located proximate the active region ; an activation system for activating a diffusion of the dopant source into the active region ; and a set of spatially distributed electrodes embedded in the active region of the substrate , wherein the electrodes are configured to detect the diffusion in the active region at varying distances from the dopant source to provide time temperature information .
| 7Electricity
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an electrically driven metering pump removes used oil in precise increments at a controllable rate of repetition from a safe operating level in the sump or reservoir of an engine , compressor , transmission or other power equipment ; preferably in combination with means provided by a circulating oil supply system , in which withdrawal of oil from the sump is at a controlled running level and oil for removal is taken from a withdrawal path in the supply system , using a separator to exclude air from the oil removed . oil removed by the metering pump is filtered and delivered to an electrically driven blending pump , which draws in engine fuel for combination with this oil by turbulence , repetitive transfer , heating and forced dispersion to produce a primary blend at a composition determined by the relative volumes of delivery per operating pulse and the relative rates of pulse repetition of the metering and blending pumps . the primary blend is then delivered to an engine fuel system , where it is mixed with more fuel to produce a final blend for disposal by burning in an engine . removal of used oil may be suspended or modified in rate in response to one or more operating variables , including demand , idling condition , speed , load , fuel consumption or level of fuel in a tank .
| 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an electrical connector includes an insulative housing , a plurality of terminals retained in the housing , a locking device for locking with a complementary connector and an electrically actuated anti - disengagement device having a holding status and a releasing status and being reverseable between the two status . only when the anti - disengagement is in the releasing status , the locking device is able to engage with or disengage from the complement connector .
| 7Electricity
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a method and a device for correcting the line scan speed of a display screen according to the luminance of the pixels displayed on screen , wherein the line scan speed is modified with a correction means controlled from a control signal varying like the product of the first and second derivatives of the luminance signal .
| 7Electricity
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an apparatus for frequency synchronization is proposed to detect a synchronization signal from the baseband signals . it is featured that three types of detection values are introduced to detect whether the synchronization signal is received or not . more particularly , the claimed frequency synchronization apparatus provides at least one signal power generator for receiving a predetermined number of symbols of the baseband signals , and further calculating an average quality value therefore . further , the apparatus includes a signal selector for producing a first detection value according to the average quality value . still further , the apparatus provides a decision unit to produce a second detection value . after that , a signal processor inside the decision unit is used to calculate a third detection value as combining the first detection value and the second detection . consequently , the decision unit particularly decides whether the synchronization signal is received or not in reference with the third detection value .
| 7Electricity
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an image forming apparatus including a rotatable photosensitive member , charging means for charging the photosensitive member at a predetermined potential , developing means for supplying toner to the photosensitive member to provide a developed image , transfer means including a transfer roller for transferring the developed image to a paper sheet , paper removal detecting means for detecting that a jammed paper is removed from the image forming apparatus , stopping means responsive to the jammed paper removal detecting means for stopping supply of the toner to the photosensitive member , rotating means responsive to the paper removal detecting means for rotating the photosensitive member and the transfer roller , and setting means responsive to the paper removal detecting means for setting the circumference of the transfer roller alternately in a first state , in which the circumference of the transfer roller is supplied with a first voltage more negative than the predetermined potential of the photosensitive member , and in a second state in which the circumference of the transfer roller is supplied with a second voltage more positive than the predetermined potential of the photosensitive member .
| 6Physics
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a portable , water - filled barrier is internally divided into cells and emulates a sandbag dike or wall without requiring sand or intensive labor to install . a rigid ladder spans the barrier to provide structural support and enable traversing of the barrier . the ladder can be attachable to the barrier . the light , flexible barrier material can include nanofiber . automatic valves can seal openings between the filled cells , so that a punctured cell will not cause cells below and behind to deflate . cells can project below the base into a stabilizing trench . cells can include internal or external rods or plates that support the barrier structure . some embodiments can be initially filled with air , positioned , and then filled with water while the air escapes through a pressure valve . other embodiments are filled from above , and inflate and deflate without allowing air into the barrier . barrier end structures can enable interlocking of adjacent units .
| 4Fixed Constructions
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the present invention is an improved gastric bypass , a surgical method to treat clinically significant obesity , in which the likelihood of post - surgical complications is reduced .
| 0Human Necessities
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