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This disclosure provides an improved system and method of licensing intellectual property rights. This disclosure relates to intellectual property licensing arrangements involving a plurality of patents or other intellectual property assets that may be licensed by or on behalf of the owner(s) to one or more entities, and in which a system and method is provided for assembling a portfolio of assets that are complementary in nature; negotiating royalties with prospective licensees who are users or prospective users of all or some portion of that complementary asset portfolio; and allocating among the owners of the assets comprising such portfolio the royalty revenue thereby earned in consideration of granting certain enumerated rights in, to and under those intellectual property assets, in whole or in part, to such one or more licensees.

A fingerprint sensing module for a touch screen device. The fingerprint sensing module includes a sensor, a light source, a motion detector, and an image processor. The sensor sets to capture portions for a fingerprint image as a finger is slid over the sensor. The motion detector determines a rate of the finger movement as the finger is slide over the touch screen device. The image processor reads fingerprint images from the sensor and the fingerprint motion data from the motion detector. The image processor subsequently combines portions of the fingerprint images into a complete fingerprint in accordance with the rate of the finger's movement.

Systems and methods of the present disclosure are directed to providing centralized diagnostic services to a plurality of heterogeneous computing environments deployed at different data centers on different networks. In some embodiments, a centralized diagnostic tool establishes a connection to a server of a data center that deploys a computing environment with components. The centralized diagnostic tool validates automatically a component of the computing environment based on a corresponding configuration file received from the server for the component. The centralized diagnostic tool establishes a virtual device simulating a client application executing on a client device. The client application can be configured to communicate with the component. The centralized diagnostic tool automatically initiates a request using a predetermined protocol flow, and the virtual device transmits the request to the component. The virtual device receives a response to the request indicative of a status of the computing environment.

There is provided a method and system to enable a complainant to automatically design a dispute resolution process, within a computer system, from multiple component processes. The system receives characterization information, from a complainant, which is utilized to characterize a dispute. Next, the system communicates a user interface, to the complainant, that includes the component processes. Finally, the system receives selections from the complainant that correspond to at least two component processes and the order of performance of the at least two component processes to automatically design a dispute resolution process that facilitates settlement of the dispute.

A graphical user interface, together with a comparable scripting interface, couples a plurality of finite element, finite volume, or finite difference analytical programs and permits iterative convergence of multiple programs through one set of predefined commands. The user is permitted to select the joint problem for solution by choosing program selections. Data linkages that couple the program are predefined by an expert system administrator to permit less skilled modelers access to a comprehensive and multifaceted solution that would not be possible for the less skilled modelers to complete absent the graphical user interface.

A system is provided comprising an optically-guided catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one lumen. A light-emitting means is coupled to the catheter, the catheter is inserted into place in the patient, and light is emitted as a point or points from a selected location, usually the distal tip, of the catheter to which it is coupled. The system further comprises an external detection device that detects the transdermally projected light, emitted by the light-emitting point from within the patient, thereby indicating precise placement of the catheter within the patient. A system and method for three-dimensional visualization using an internally positioned light emitter and an externally positioned detection array are also provided.

A method and apparatus for monitoring a consignment of goods including measuring a predetermined parameter or parameters of said consignment using a disposable device (7) attachable to said consignment; transmitting a signal containing data representative of the measured parameter to a central location (14) and maintaining a database (11) relating to said consignment at said central location (14), said database (11) including the data representative of said measured parameters. The database (11) may include temperature, time and location data associated with a consignment. The database (11) may be accessed remotely via a secure access link (15).

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for developing enterprise applications using design patterns. Over time, different types of enterprise applications have been developed and implemented by various software developers for different purposes. The present invention determines the purpose of the software that is needed by the developer and obtains a design pattern to solve the problem that is in accord with the best practices and patterns derived from these implementations. In turn a developer can rely on the present invention as a tool to develop and implement applications in a three-tier or multi-tier computer architecture.

The invention discloses a water-based cutting fluid used in slice machining of a hard brittle crystal material, comprising the following compositions: base oil, organic amine, organic acid, synthetic ester, emulsifier, rust and corrosion inhibitor, dispersion flocculation and hard-water resisting agent, antiseptic bactericide, antifoaming agent, coupling agent, adjuvant and a proper amount of water. Aiming at the machining techniques of inner circle slicing and outer circle slicing, the water-based cutting fluid has good generality, lubricity, strong antirust property and a long service life; when the cutting fluid is used, the machining situation can be observed easily, the cooling property is good, the cleaning and the permeability are strong, cuttings subside easily, and the machining problems of machining error, crack and the like caused by cutter blocking, abrasion and the like are solved; according to the invention, the problems that cuttings are easy to adhere and suspend, a cutter is seriously abraded, a machined product cracks easily, the accuracy is not high, the machining efficiency is low, the later period cleaning is complex and the like existing in the current slice machining of the hard brittle crystal material are solved, and further, a machine bed is protected, and the cost is reduced.

The invention provides a finite element analysis method for the temperature action on a prestressed reinforced concrete continuous rigid frame bridge. The finite element analysis method is used for analyzing and calculating the stress and displacement distribution in the construction and finished bridge stage under different temperature gradient models, and provides references for designing and optimizing the prestressed reinforced concrete continuous rigid frame bridge. Through calculational analysis based on finite elements and the structural mechanics, the forward-calculation method is adopted for structural distortion and stress analysis according to the actual construction loading sequence of the bridge structure, so that the complex mechanics problem of box girder temperature self-stress, temperature secondary internal force in a prestressed reinforced concrete statically indeterminate structure and secondary stress of the temperature secondary internal force is solved easily, conveniently and efficiently, and the finite element analysis method has important practical value.

Apparatus and methods are provided for implementing a full width array material scanning spectrophotometer by integrating a Fabry-Perot cavity filter with a silicon photodetector and a light focusing device (an optical guide or a SELFOC® lens). The material to be scanned is illuminated by a broad band illumination source (white LEDs or a fluorescence light source). The Fabry-Perot cavity gap can be tuned electromechanically to get multiple measurements to resolve the spectral distribution of the transmitted light signal. The array spectrophotometric architecture facilitates an elongated, substantially linear band detection and the associated spectral reconstruction technique resolves spectral distribution in the presence of multiple resonant peaks.

The invention relates to an intelligent container or the analogs thereof, which is technologically characterized in that the invention consists of two parts of the installation power and an intelligent terminal with an entrance guard and an electronic lock (an intelligent lock) which is built-in arranged in an antenna integration; by combining with a lifting device, the invention is provided with an intelligent container with a function of lifting self-loading and unloading or the analogs. By integrated application of the technology such as the intelligent terminal combining with satellite positioning, the wireless communication, the RFID radio frequency identification, the network and the computer calculation, the real-time performance, the controllability and the security of freight transportation in the container can be solved and extend to a client as a temporary warehouse, which saves the automobile resources and waiting time and realizes the freight path information management which is a highest level of logistics business that anyone loads or unloads the freight anywhere and at anytime, the freight is in any location and in any status, the recording and monitoring of the freight environmental status in transporting the freight and the freight information and flow business can be inquired, traded and stowage planned on the network.

The invention discloses a foundation treatment method for controlling the post-construction settlement and deformation of soft soil. the method sequentially comprises the following steps: setting a vertical envelope wall around an area to be reinforced; inserting vertical drainage systems and laying horizontal drainage systems in the area to be reinforced; paving sealing materials on the surface of a foundation; backfilling settlement refills or exerting pre-loads on the foundation; carrying out vacuumizing, well-point dewatering or vacuum well-point dewatering on the drainage systems so as to reinforce the foundation; and after the consolidation degree of the foundation reaches 60-90%, carrying out sealing on all the vertical and horizontal drainage systems. The method disclosed by the invention is used for simultaneously carrying out reinforcement and plugging on an untreated soft soil foundation, so that the post-construction settlement can be controlled while the foundation is treated. Duo to the one-time treatment, the treatment time can be saved, and the treatment cost can be reduced, thereby achieving the purpose of effectively reinforcing the foundation and controlling the post-construction settlement.

A fingerprint sensing module for a touch screen device. The fingerprint sensing module includes a sensor, a light source, a motion detector, and an image processor. The sensor sets to capture portions for a fingerprint image as a finger is slid over the sensor. The motion detector determines a rate of the finger movement as the finger is slide over the touch screen device. The image processor reads fingerprint images from the sensor and the fingerprint motion data from the motion detector. The image processor subsequently combines portions of the fingerprint images into a complete fingerprint in accordance with the rate of the finger's movement.

The invention discloses controllable crystalline form titanium dioxide and a graphite alkene composite material with high efficient photoelectricity activity and a preparation method thereof. The composite material is formed by mixing TiO2 powder and graphite alkene or scattering the TiO2 powder in oxidized graphite alkene dispersing agents to perform hydro-thermal reaction. The mass ratio of TiO2 powder and graphite or graphite alkene is 1:1 to 500:1. The preparation method is simple, low in cost and environmental-friendly. The controllable crystalline form titanium dioxide and a graphite alkene composite material with high efficient photoelectricity activity can control crystalline form of the obtained TiO2 according to the ratio of alcohol and water or amount of titanium sources. When the amount is amplified, the controllable crystalline form titanium dioxide and a graphite alkene composite material with high efficient photoelectricity activity have good performances. After the graphite alkene is composed, photocatalysis is greatly improved. All obtained products are applied to fields of dye sensitization solar cells, catalysts, lithium ion cells, sensing and the like.

A disposable, integrated extracorporeal blood circuit employed during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery performs gas exchange, heat transfer, and microemboli filtering functions in a way as to conserve volume, to reduce setup and change out times, to eliminate a venous blood reservoir, and to substantially reduce blood-air interface. Blood from the patient or prime solution is routed through an air removal device that is equipped with air sensors for detection of air. An active air removal controller removes detected air from blood in the air removal device. A disposable circuit support module is used to mount the components of the disposable, integrated extracorporeal blood circuit in close proximity and in a desirable spatial relationship to optimize priming and use of the disposable, integrated extracorporeal blood circuit. A reusable circuit holder supports the disposable circuit support module in relation to a prime solution source, the active air removal controller and other components.

A method of implementing a user integrated circuit (IC) design in a tree representation includes the step of introducing the tree representation for the user IC design in a partitioned manner including at least one sub-design to form a design abstraction of the user design. At least one sub-design can include a sub-design providing for multiple levels of implementation hierarchy. The method can further include the step of traversing the design abstraction in a top-down fashion to provide functions selected among floor planning, port assignment, and timing budgeting for at least one sub-design, and the step of traversing the design abstraction in a bottom-up fashion to facilitate at least one among resolution of resource conflicts and parallel processing of multiple sub-designs. Traversing the design abstraction in the bottom-up fashion can facilitate a re-budgeting of timing for the integrated circuit design.

Devices, apparatus, systems and methods of using baffle boxes with turbulence deflectors and flow spreaders. Turbulence deflectors are added about the inlet port of a baffle box, and a flow spreader is added centrally beneath an outlet port to increase removal efficiency of pollutants and prevent the conveyance of pollutants down stream. The turbulence deflectors and the flow spreader will increase the removal efficiency of particles, especially fine and ultra fine particles without impeding the water flow. The turbulence deflectors will significantly reduce the turbulence within the sediment chambers which will lead to better settling and less re-suspension. The flow spreader spreads the flow wide sooner within the baffle box to reduce the linear velocity of the water current, and directs water flow away from the area of greatest turbulence adjacent to the inflow, and will increase the settling of particles and minimize re-suspension. By increasing the removal efficiency of the first sediment chamber the shielding will prevent the re-suspension of fine and ultra fine particles.

A method of sealing a space in a wellbore formed in an earth formation comprises inserting a plurality of swellable particles into the space by pumping them in a carrier fluid, the particles being susceptible to swelling upon contact with a selected fluid, and inducing the selected fluid to contact the swelleable particles whereby the swelleable particles swell so as to form a body of swollen particles in the space.

The invention discloses a method for treating high magnesium laterite-nickel ores. The method comprises the following steps of preliminary treatment of ore, pressurized leaching, iron purification of leach solution, deposition of nickel and cobalt, condensation and crystallization, production of light magnesium oxide by low-temperature thermal decomposition of crystals and regeneration of nitric acid. Under mild conditions of low temperature and pressure, leaching ratios of nickel and cobalt both reach 95 percent, the leaching ratio of magnesium reaches 98 percent, the iron content in the leach solution is less than 1g / L, and no silicon dioxide is leached out. The method can fully recover nickel, cobalt and magnesium, and the magnesium is generated in the form of light magnesium oxide, and the leaching agent-nitric acid can be recovered and regenerated for n, thereby better resolving the problems of highly efficient leaching-out of nickel and cobalt and reasonable utilization of magnesium; moreover, the technical flow is simple and has low requirements on equipment, and in the process of leaching out, the scab phenomenon does not occur in a high-pressure pan, so that the method is applied to the large-scale industrial production.

The invention discloses a method and a device for treating garbage percolate, wherein the method comprises the steps of pretreatment, anaerobic treatment, membrane biochemical treatment, nanofiltration treatment, sludge treatment and the like; the device comprises a primary sedimentation tank (1) and an adjusting tank (2), the adjusting tank (2) is connected with an anaerobic reactor (3), the anaerobic reactor (3) is connected with a denitrification tank (4), and the denitrification tank (4) is communicated with a nitrification tank (5); and the nitrification tank (5) is connected with an ultrafiltration apparatus (6), and the ultrafiltration apparatus (6) is connected with a nanofiltration device (7). The method and the device achieve COD degradation of high-concentration wastewater so that the COD of high-concentration COD of 50,000 reaches about 50 after treatment and reaches the standard of industrial reuse water, thus the method and the device achieve zero discharge of the percolate, initiate a new attempt to treat high-concentration percolate, and fill up the domestic blank.

The invention relates to a rapid cultivation method for aerobic granular sludge in waste water with higher organic load fluctuation. In the method, through a special cultivation technology that at first, the immobilized-cultivation is conducted on multiple microbes in activated sludge so as to obtain early-stage seed grains of sludge, and then the grains are promoted to further grow rapidly with the addition of an agglomerator and / or a dominant consortium, the aerobic granular sludge with high activity and strong load fluctuation tolerance is obtained successfully in objective waste water. The aerobic granular sludge is suitable for various kinds of organic sewage with higher organic load fluctuation.

A deeply sewage treating method and apparatus without sludge discharging is disclosed by means of the physical, chemical and biological methods. Proper sewage treating agent with powerful adsorbing capacity, organic matter decomposing and oxidizing capacity and settling capacity is selected based on the quantity of sewage and pollutant characteristic of the sewage to be treated. Sewage is treated through an integrative function tank that comprises a grille primary tank (1), a settling tank (2), high concentration aeration tank (3), aerobic biological tank (4), anaerobic sludge returning tank (5), a sludge and cleaning water separating tank (6), separating tank (7), and pouring tank (8). Sewage is subjected to physical filtering, chemical regulation of pH value, aerating, biological treatment, settling and filtering, so that organic pollutant is converted into microbe that is oxidized and decomposed into CO2, H2O, NH3 and small amount of excess sludge for inside circulating treatment. The treated water reaches the draining standard.

The invention discloses a polymetallic-ore-dressing wastewater coagulating sedimentation device and a polymetallic-ore-dressing wastewater coagulating sedimentation method. The process comprises the following main devices: a coagulation reaction tank, a flocculation, sedimentation and separation integrated device and a separation wall. The process flows are as follows: the polymetallic-ore-dressing wastewater fully reacts with a coagulant in the coagulation reaction tank to enable the wastewater to be destabilized quickly and flocculated efficiently; the coagulated wastewater enters the flocculation, sedimentation and separation integrated device to fully react with coagulant aid to further perform flocculation coarsening and fast sedimentation, so that high-efficiency mud-water separation is realized; and the processed wastewater is discharged directly or deeply purified by the separation wall to be recycled. The device and the method can effectively solve the problems that in the polymetallic-ore-dressing wastewater treatment, the flocculent precipitation is instable, the flocculation time and sedimentation time are long and the like, and can quickly perform destabilization and realize high-efficiency flocculation, high-efficiency sedimentation and high-efficiency separation. The device and the process flow are simple and practical, the wastewater purifying efficiency can be remarkably improved and the effluent water quality is stable and reaches the standard.

A method for realizing coordination operation of multi-operation system includes starting up universal operation system and loading real time system, receiving real time interruption, holding key information in operation of universal operation system, executing real time system and finalizing operation of real time task, entering the second interruption to prepare to disengage real time system, revising return-back system, disengaging interruption to return back to universal operation system and disengaging real time interruption of universal operation system.

The exhaust gas purification apparatus includes an additive injection valve for injecting an additive from an injection orifice thereof into an exhaust gas passage through which an exhaust gas flows, and a catalyst disposed downstream of the additive injection valve for promoting an exhaust purification reaction using the additive to purify the exhaust gas. The exhaust gas purification apparatus is configured to inject-supplies, from the additive injection valve, the additive to the exhaust gas by the additive injection valve at upstream of the catalyst, and supply the catalyst with the injected additive together with the exhaust gas utilizing an exhaust flow of the exhaust gas so that the exhaust purification reaction is performed on the catalyst. The additive injection valve is mounted such that the additive is injected from the injection orifice toward an exhaust upstream side with respect to a direction orthogonal to an exhaust gas flow direction.

Provided is a computer system including a host computer, a storage system, and a management computer, in which the storage system receives data I / O request to virtual logical volumes and data I / O request to one or more real logical volumes, each of the virtual logical volumes is allocated to one of one or more pools, storage areas of physical storage systems are allocated to all storage areas defined as the pools, and when a performance problem has occurred in one of the virtual logical volumes, the management computer selects the one of the virtual logical volumes, and selects a pool other than the pool to which the selected virtual logical volume is allocated and the real logical volumes as a migration destination of the selected virtual logical volume, to thereby prevent a performance problem from being caused by interference among the virtual logical volumes sharing the pool.

The present invention discloses a filling device and filling process, wherein the filling device includes: a deep cone thickener used for storing and concentrating tailing paste; a cementing material storehouse used for store cementing material; a stirring device used to receive concentrated tailing paste and cementing material from the deep cone thickener and the cementing material storehouse to mix them and stir to obtain filling paste; and a conveyer used for receiving filling paste from the stirring device and conveying the filling paste to mine goaf. By using deep cone thickener, the filling device through the invention has better concentrating efficiency, higher concentrating degree without using a filter for moisture abstraction operation to concentrated tail paste, hence the device is simple and cost low.