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A method and device for determining a parameter (RTO) associated with a retransmission time-out feature in a data unit transmitter implementing a protocol (TCP) that provides an acknowledgment feature and a retransmission time-out feature, where according to one aspect decreasing values of the round trip time (RTT) are treated differently with respect to their influence on a mean deviation parameter (RTTVAR) than increasing values of the round trip time, where according to another aspect weight values (g, h, w) used in the determination of the parameter (RTO) are chosen such that at least one of them is time variable, and where according to a further aspect the parameter (RTO) is also calculated on the basis of a value (SR) indicative of the number of spurious time-outs in the communication.

Systems and methods for analog to digital conversion that may be implemented using a digital to analog converter (DAC) to provide negative feedback to at least Partially cancel one or more signals (e.g., one or more interfering signals present with one or more desired signals, one or more strong desired signals etc.) at the analog input of an analog to digital converter (ADC), and that may be used to extend the effective dynamic range of an ADC. The effective dynamic range of an ADC may be extended by detecting and isolating signals and using digital adaptive digital filtering along with a digital to analog converter (DAC) to provide negative feedback to cancel the signal / s at the input of the ADC.

The invention provides an output voltage adjustable CMOS reference voltage source to facilitate the realization of the standard CMOS process, which includes the start circuit, the positive temperature coefficient current generating circuit, the negative temperature coefficient current generating circuit, and the reference voltage generating circuit; the output of the start circuit connecting with the input of the positive temperature coefficient current generating circuit, the first output of the positive temperature coefficient current generating circuit respectively connecting with the first input of the negative temperature coefficient current generating circuit and the third input of the reference voltage generating circuit, the second output of the positive temperature coefficient current generating circuit respectively connecting with the second input of the negative temperature coefficient current generating circuit and the fourth input of the reference voltage generating circuit, the first and second outputs of the negative temperature coefficient current generating circuit respectively corresponding connecting with the first and second inputs of the reference voltage generating circuit, and the reference voltage generating circuit has the reference voltage output to output reference voltage.

A polylaminated, waterproof, thermally-sensitive decal has a waterproof base that is adhesive on its outer surface and printable on its inner surface; an advertising image printed on the inner surface; a printable covering that overlays the advertising image; a layer of thermochromic ink on the printable covering such that the thermochromic ink is opaque at room temperature but is translucent at increased temperature; and a waterproof layer designed to overlay and protect the thermochromic ink in a moist or wet environment. The decals are designed to fit within the confines of a urinal and to act as a target for the user. The decals are easily applied and removed and are intended for use in moist or wet environments. Also disclosed is a method of advertising. The method includes providing a decal comprising a plastic layer that is adhesive on one surface and printable on its second surface; an advertising image or slogan printed on the second surface, a printable covering that overlays the advertising image, a layer of thermochromic ink such that the thermochromic ink is opaque at room temperature but is translucent at increased temperature in a moist or environment, and a waterproof layer designed to overlay the thermochromic ink; placing the decal in a urinal at a height above the fluid level, but near the fluid level for the higher-temperature urine to contact the decal; and replacing the decal periodically to coincide with new advertising campaigns.

A computer implemented method employing experience transfer to improve the efficiencies of an exemplary configuration tuning in computing systems. The method employs a Bayesian network guided tuning algorithm to discover the optimal configuration setting. After the tuning has been completed, a Bayesian network is obtained that records the parameter dependencies in the original system. Such parameter dependency knowledge has been successfully embedded to accelerate the configuration searches in other systems. Experimental results have demonstrated that with the help of transferred experiences we can achieve significant time savings for the configuration tuning task.

A computer solution inclusive of web-enabled client-server hardware architecture and a unique software method for soliciting, sharing and influencing opinions on social issues. The software gathers metrics from collective opinions and facilitates social-networking using these metrics to guide members in forming informed opinions. Specifically, users are given feedback on their personal opinion selections, others' opinion selections, % in agreement, and other statistics or demographics. Each user is given the ability to “Change Opinion” base on this feedback.

A polylaminated, waterproof, thermally-sensitive label has a waterproof base that is adhesive on its outer surface and printable on its inner surface; an advertising image printed on the inner surface; a printable covering that overlays the advertising image; a layer of thermochromic ink on the printable covering such that the thermochromic ink is opaque at room temperature but is translucent at increased temperature; and a waterproof layer designed to overlay and protect the thermochromic ink. The labels are designed to fit within the confines of a urinal and to act as a target for the user. The labels are easily applied and removed and are intended for use in moist or wet environments. Also disclosed is a method of advertising. The method includes providing a label comprising a plastic layer that is adhesive on one surface and printable on its second surface; an advertising image or slogan printed on the second surface, a printable covering that overlays the advertising image, a layer of thermochromic ink such that the thermochromic ink is opaque at room temperature but is translucent at increased temperature, and a waterproof layer designed to overlay the thermochromic ink; placing the label on exercise equipment or on food boxes, where its display can change with the desired temperature; and replacing the label periodically to coincide with new promotional messages.

An implantable therapy system including implantable stimulation and control components. The implantable components operate under a set of variable parameters that can be adjusted for improved performance for an individual patient. The implantable components are adapted to self-evaluate the patients physiologic performance and autonomously adjust an existing set of parameters to improve performance throughout an implantation period without requiring intervention of a clinician, for example with a physicians programmer. The implantable components can compare a patient's exhibited activity to a desired template of that activity to determine when adjustments are indicated. The template can be based on observations of one or more third parties exhibiting normal activity. The implantable components can adjust the operating parameters to improve synchrony of multiple heart chambers and / or to increase a peak contractility.

An image compression method includes: inputting an original image data and performing a specific transform operation upon the original image data to generate a transformed image data; performing a quantization operation upon the transformed image data according to a quantization table to generate a quantized image data; encoding the quantized image data to generate a compressed image data; and calculating a data amount corresponding to the compressed image data and accordingly determining whether to adjust the quantization table according to the data amount.

A digital programmable control circuit of a backlight module for controlling a lamp circuit includes a memory unit, a processing unit and a pulse width modulation (PWM) unit. The memory unit stores a lamp parameter. The processing unit electrically connected to the memory unit reads the lamp parameter. The PWM unit is electrically connected to the processing unit. The processing unit controls the PWM unit to generate a PWM signal for controlling the lamp circuit according to the lamp parameter.

Provided, among other things, is a slowly dissolvable film comprising: herbal bioactive agent(s); and polymer(s), dissolvable in the aggregate, wherein the film becomes adhesive as it is placed against a mucosal surface and begins to absorb moisture therefrom.

A surgical retractor has a rail, a first arm protruding from the rail at an angle, a second arm being movably mounted on the rail and extending substantially parallel to the first arm, and a multiplicity of holding elements mounted on the first and second arms. A holding element has a multi-axis joint for pivotably holding a blade for engaging tissue to be retracted. In this way, a most flexible surgical retractor is provided.

The invention concerns a portable computing device comprising a microprocessor capable of running software, hardware means capable of providing at least one physical variable, a memory unit carrying the software adapted to read the physical variable and to perform a mathematical operation utilizing the physical variable. An interface means adapted to allow defining of the mathematical operation in the memory unit by a user of the device. The invention also concerns a firmware product of a microcontroller-operated device, a computer program product and a web service.

A system in package, high power, and highly efficient diode lamp is provided. The diode lamp includes a heat-conducting / heat-dissipating module, a LED light module, an optical module, and a control circuit module. The heat-conducting / heat-dissipating module includes a heat-conducting device and at least one heat-dissipating fin. The LED light module is disposed on a flat portion of the heat-conducting device. The optical module focuses the light emitted by the LED light module. The control circuit module is used to control the LED light module. When the diode lamp is electrically connected to a power supply, the control circuit module selectively controls the LED light module to emit the light. The heat generated during the operation of the LED light module is conducted from the flat portion of the heat-conducting device to the at least one heat-dissipating fin, and then it is dissipated by the at least one heat-dissipating fin.

An electrical connector includes a housing, a plurality of terminals fixed in the housing and a shell encircling the housing. The shell has two opposing sidewalls each having a holding portion extending and bending outward therefrom and being spaced a distance from a bottom of the shell. An inserting portion extends downward from a place of the holding portion. The electrical connector is adapted for being mounted to a printed circuit board which defines a receiving space and two fixing holes with the inserting portions inserted into the fixing holes and the holding portions placed on the printed circuit board. Therefore, the electrical connector has a portion below the holding portions sunk in the receiving space and the total height thereof is reduced.

The invention concerns a method for controlling a device (1) allowing a user (25) to walk or run on the spot in an arbitrary direction and a device (1) therefor. The device (1) comprises a stationary central platform (9) surrounded by a convex polygon shaped deck (6) in level therewith, said deck (6) being divided into trapezoid shaped roller conveyors. Each conveyor has rollers in parallel with the trapezoid bases, the shorter one of these adjoining said platform and the longer one of these forming a side of said polygonal shape. The rollers of said conveyors are driven in order to move a user (25) stepping thereon back to said central platform (9). The rollers as such are continuous circular cylindrical, and beneath them there is a driving belt for frictional driving engagement with the rollers from below. According to the method a marker (26) placed on top of the user (25) is monitored by means of video cameras (24) and the speed of the roller conveyors adjusted depending on the perceived marker size and position.

The invention relates to a process for regulating the porosity and printing properties of paper, in particular uncoated wood-containing paper such as SC-paper, wherein a sufficient quantity of colloidal PCC having a BET surface area of 10-100 m2 / g is used as a filter in the paper to achieve a desired porosity of the paper; as well as paper containing colloidal PCC as filler, and a pigment mixture suitable for paper manufacture and containing colloidal PCC.

A multi-purpose, hand-operated tool for use in release of a fifth wheel from a pulling or towing vehicle, for use in release of tandem pins allowing a tandem tire assembly to slide along an undercarriage of a trailer for proper weight distribution of a load, for use as a tire thumper to ensure proper inflation of tires, and for use as a spotter device when backing into visually difficult areas.

The present invention relates to the field of receiving data and / or demodulating a data transmission signal. The present invention provides a method of and / or device for determining a data signal imposed on a phase jitter modulation signal. In one form, the invention relates to the field of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and the transmission of data between a tag and an interrogator.

The present invention provides a method for decoding a video signal, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining, from a video signal, a flip flag for indicating whether a flip of an angle interval is performed when an intra prediction is performed; deriving a flip angle variable according to an intra prediction mode if the flip of the angle interval is performed according to the flip flag when the intra prediction is performed; and generating an intra prediction sample based on the flip angle variable, wherein the angle interval indicates an interval between angle parameters, which indicate a predicting direction.

The present invention relates to a screen of a laptop computer and a laptop computer having the same. And the laptop computer comprises: a back cover; a fixing body mounted on the back cover; a liquid crystal screen mounted on the fixing body; and a cover plate received on the fixing body, wherein the cover plate covers the liquid crystal screen and the fixing unit, and the area of the cover plate corresponding to the liquid crystal screen is transparent. The fixing body comprises a fixing frame and / or supporting member. Each supporting member is connected to a side of the liquid crystal screen. The screen for a laptop computer having a configuration described above has an integral appearance, which not only protects the screen but also makes the screen appear more neat enhancing visual effect of the screen. The present invention also proposes a laptop computer having the above screen so that the computer has an excellent visual appearance in usage, which is more adapted to practical use.

The invention discloses an auxiliary supporting tool for the neurosurgery department. The auxiliary supporting tool comprises a vertical support cylinder, wherein a rectangular guide groove is formedin an inner cavity in the top of a cylinder body of the vertical support cylinder, a central screw rod is vertically arranged at the center of a groove cavity of the rectangular guide groove, and a driven bevel gear is fixedly arranged at the end part of the bottom of a rod body of the central screw rod; in the groove cavity of the rectangular guide groove, a lifting threaded sleeve sleeves the upper rod body of the corresponding central screw rod; an auxiliary supporting block is further integrally arranged at the end part of the top of the lifting threaded sleeve fixedly; a ring supporting block is fixed to the auxiliary supporting block through a fastening bolt matched with the ring supporting block; two horizontal supporting frames are fixedly provided with two arc-shaped limb supporting plates different in size respectively. The auxiliary supporting tool can provide a good basis for the subsequent height demands of different patients, overcomes the defect that traditional auxiliary supporting tools cannot achieve angle adjustment according to the limb positions of patients, and the adaptability of the whole supporting tool is further improved.

A variable level, relatively mobile wind power system consists of small, personal use wind turbines mounted upon an axis without need for a concrete mounting platform. As needed, the axis may be brought to the desired level upon a column and retracted to the ground for servicing. The entire wind power system can also be easily transferred to a different location.