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A method and apparatus for requesting and allocating bandwidth in a broadband wireless communication system. The inventive method and apparatus includes a combination of techniques that allow a plurality of CPEs to communicate their bandwidth request messages to respective base stations. One technique includes a “polling” method whereby a base station polls CPEs individually or in groups and allocates bandwidth specifically for the purpose of allowing the CPEs to respond with bandwidth requests. The polling of the CPEs by the base station may be in response to a CPE setting a “poll-me bit” or, alternatively, it may be periodic. Another technique comprises “piggybacking” bandwidth requests on bandwidth already allocated to a CPE. In accordance with this technique, currently active CPEs request bandwidth using previously unused portions of uplink bandwidth that is already allocated to the CPE. The CPE is responsible for distributing the allocated uplink bandwidth in a manner that accommodates the services provided by the CPE. By using a combination of bandwidth allocation techniques, the present invention advantageously makes use of the efficiency benefits associated with each technique.

A zeolite based SCR catalyst for NOx reduction using a reducing agent for treating exhaust streams from industrial and commercial boilers is provided. The reactor system has a zeolite based catalyst arranged in catalyst cassettes in a modular fashion where the reactor containing the zeolite based SCR catalyst cassettes is placed in a perpendicular direction to the exhaust exiting the industrial and / or commercial boiler. The catalyst selectively reduces nitrogen oxides to nitrogen with a reducing agent at low to medium temperatures. The reactor results in high NOx conversions and very low ammonia slip and is active for a wide range of boiler firing conditions. Boilers with low NOx and / or ultra low NOx burners can be replaced with a standard conventional burner for overall emissions reduction performance, efficiency improvements and energy savings. Boilers with low NOx and ultra low NOx burners can also be fitted with this zeolite based SCR catalyst reactor for additional NOx reductions and energy savings.

A method for solving a system of N linear equations in N unknown variables. The method comprising: (a) storing an estimate value for each unknown variable; (b) initialising each estimate value to a predetermined value; (c) for each estimate value: (i) determining whether a respective predetermined condition is satisfied; and (ii) updating the estimate if and only if the respective predetermined condition is satisfied; and repeating step (c) until each estimate value is sufficiently close to an accurate value of the respective unknown variable.

The self-inflating article of the present invention contains a self-inflating personal care article contains, an inflatable bladder containing a substrate, at least one rupturable reservoir, a cleansing composition wherein said rupturable reservoir is positioned within the sack of the inflatable bladder. The self-inflating article surprisingly provides effective cleansing benefits to the skin and hair in a convenient, inexpensive, and sanitary manner.

A tonneau cover assembly is provided having a plurality of substantially rigid panels inserted between the fabric and the bows and then locked into place and / or supported by snap-fit elements connecting to the peripheral frame of the tonneau cover. The snap-fit elements can also serve to positively locate the bows with respect to the frame. The panels can be closely dimensioned with respect to the distance across the frame or spaced somewhat to accommodate insertion about frame hinges and / or close fitting fabric, bows and frames. Two sided adhesive tape can be used between the panels and the snap-fit elements and the bows to maintain panel placement in the event that the assembly is to be a permanent aspect of the tonneau cover. Panels can also be perforated for weight reduction and / or cost savings without significant loss of theft security. Panels can be padded for impact absorption without permanent deformation so as to maintain tonneau cover attractiveness despite significant wear and tear during use.

Systems and methods are provided for Internet Protocol (IP) based communication systems without using a complete Internet Protocol stack on both sides of a communication link. Various exemplary embodiments include communication of audio information over a wireless transmission channel to a wireless terminal from a network that includes transmission of audio information using voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). A first communication system and method may include a wireless terminal having a dedicated audio application that includes processing for header compression and decompression. A second communication system and method may include a wireless terminal and a network device (e.g., a network transmitter / receiver terminal), each containing at least a portion of an Internet Protocol stack, and the network device may include a header modification means that may reduce or eliminate the header from VoIP packets it will send to the wireless terminal.

One or more embodiments of the invention are directed to a system and method for measuring, modifying, and reporting treatment compliance. The system is configured to implement one or more treatment methods on a patient and is capable of performing one or more of the various functions described herein. In one embodiment of the invention the system comprises a device configured to administer one or more of the various forms of electrical stimulation (e.g., interferential stimulation, etc . . . ) and is typically coupled with a set of electrode or other mechanism that allows electrical current from the device to flow to the proper area of treatment on a patient. The device can also contain other components configured to collect vitals or whatever other information a physician or medical professional deems necessary to make treatment decisions. The device may take various forms and can, for instance, be a part of a larger machine or incorporated into a portable device the patient can readily move to different locations where treatment might be desired. In its portable form the device may have a docking station or other mechanism to recharge the unit.

Space-efficient packaging of microelectronic devices permits greater functionality per unit PC board surface area. In certain embodiments, packages having leads of a reverse gull wing shape reduce peripheral footprint area occupied by the leads, thereby permitting maximum space in the package footprint to be allocated to the package body and to the enclosed die. Embodiments of packages in accordance with the present invention may also reduce the package vertical profile by featuring recesses for receiving lead feet ends, thereby reducing clearance between the package bottom and the PC board. Providing a linear lead foot underlying the package and slightly inclined relative to the PC board further reduces vertical package profile by eliminating additional clearance associated with radiuses of curvature of J-shaped leads.

A construction platform comprising a stationary support structure adapted to be fixedly secured to the floor of a building under construction and project from the edge of the building to a predetermined maximum extent, and a movable deck mounted on the stationary structure which may be extended as a cantilever therefrom or retracted into at least substantial registration therewith.

Methods and systems are described for an engine with a SCR system including NOx sensors upstream and downstream of catalyst. One method includes monitoring SCR performance via calculating SCR conversion efficiency at different catalyst temperatures. Further, feedgas NOx levels are artificially increased when SCR device temperature is above a threshold to obtain more reliable readings from NOx sensors.

A method is provided for enabling gameplay with a character in a game environment on a mobile device. In the game environment, a player can play a game via a character. When there is an expectation of action from the character in the game, a touch gesture input is received on the mobile device. The fidelity of the touch gesture input is calculated with reference to an optimal gesture in a reference gesture table. If the fidelity is within a predefined range associated with the optimal gesture, the touch gesture input is matched to the optimal gesture and an associated game script is called wherein the character would be shown as having successfully completed the expectation.

Internal combustion engines generally suffer from inadequate time to completely combust all the fuel in a given cycle. Therefore, any method for increasing the rate and completion of combustion is welcomed. A large excess of electrons are admitted to the combustion zone attached to a fine water droplet spray. The charged spray enters through the air intake valves at the beginning of the intake stroke. The charged spray becomes well mixed with the charge of air prior to fuel injection and the well mixed electrons provide for catalytic action. Electron catalyzed combustion reactions occur faster and at lower temperatures. The lower temperature reduces NOx and the faster burning increases efficiency and reduces soot formation. The catalytic benefits of charged water fumigation is only observed once the electron concentration exceeds a threshold value.

A system and method for testing a group of related products or devices. According to one embodiment, the user may first manually create a base test sequence, and child test sequences may then be created based on the base test sequence. The user may include various steps in the base test sequence, such that the base test sequence includes steps that need to be common to most or all of the child test sequences. The user may also configure parameters or properties for each step in the base test sequence, such that the parameter configuration is what is required for most or all of the child test sequences. Initial child test sequences may then be automatically created as instances of the base test sequence. The user may then manually edit the instances of the base test sequence to produce the desired child test sequences, such that each child test sequence is configured to appropriately test a particular product to which the child test sequence corresponds. For example, the user may change a parameter configuration for one or more steps in the child test sequence, may add a step to or remove a step from the child test sequence, etc. In the preferred embodiment, the child test sequences may also be automatically changed or updated in various ways. For example, the user may manually add a new step to the base test sequence, and in response the new step may be automatically added to each child test sequence. As another example, the user may manually change the parameter configuration for a step in the base test sequence, and in response the parameter configuration change may be automatically propagated to each child test sequence.

A zeolite based SCR catalyst for NOx reduction using a reducing agent for treating exhaust streams from industrial and commercial boilers is provided. The reactor system has a zeolite based catalyst arranged in catalyst cassettes in a modular fashion where the reactor containing the zeolite based SCR catalyst cassettes is placed in a perpendicular direction to the exhaust exiting the industrial and / or commercial boiler. The catalyst selectively reduces nitrogen oxides to nitrogen with a reducing agent at low to medium temperatures. The reactor results in high NOx conversions and very low ammonia slip and is active for a wide range of boiler firing conditions. Boilers with low NOx and / or ultra low NOx burners can be replaced with a standard conventional burner for overall emissions reduction performance, efficiency improvements and energy savings. Boilers with low NOx and ultra low NOx burners can also be fitted with this zeolite based SCR catalyst reactor for additional NOx reductions and energy savings.

A single pump fuel cell system is provided that has multiple valves that have selective positioning to control fluidic flow throughout a fuel cell system. One of the valves provides for high and low concentration fuel dosing. Another valve or series of valves controls an unreacted fuel recirculation loop leading from the fuel cell. Another valve or series of valves control condensate collection by the fuel cell system, and allows the purging of the anode recirculation loop. Each of the valves is selectable between various positions to place the fuel cell system in a desired operating mode. A heat exchanger may also be employed to dissipate heat as desired out of the fuel cell system. A concentration sensor can also be employed to aid in achieving a desired fuel concentration within the fuel cell system.

The present invention discloses a surface coating repair method and associated apparatus that reduce the level of skill required to perform a quality repair of blemishes, graffiti, coating damages and corrosion on the surface of automobiles, boats, aircrafts, machineries, motorbikes, bicycles, washing machines, refrigerators, light fixtures, fence posts, doors, furniture, and other industrial, household appliances and building structures. This is achieved by providing a method of effectively preparing and protecting a damaged surface using abrasive wool sucked with a cleaning and protective liquid, by providing a method of mixing touch-up paint that matches the color of a damaged organic or metallic coating, and by providing an effective and inexpensive surface maintenance and coating repair kit that includes apparatus and materials for performing surface preparation, paint mixing and paint application.

An apparatus for controlling the transfer of communication traffic to an interface having a group of links comprises a detector for detecting the sizes of data units to be transferred to the interface, and a controller for causing data units to be transferred to the interface, wherein the controller is operative to select the link to which to transfer a data unit based on the detected size. The group of links includes a reference link that is used as an overflow to receive data units when other member links are full, and when the reference link is not used in its overflow capacity, the controller is operative to bias selection of the links to which to transfer data units towards the other links relative to the reference link.

Triglyceride and other polyol ester PVC plasticizers can be produced by recovery of branched C6 to C9 aldehydes from a hydroformylation product, optional hydrogenation to the alcohol, oxidation to the acid with oxygen and / or air, recovery of the resulting acid, and esterification with glycerol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol or mixtures thereof. The branched alkyl chains comprise at least 10% methyl branching. Special triglycerides are derived from branched aliphatic acids having alkyl chains with average carbon numbers from 6 to 9 and at least 10% methyl branching. These triglycerides are fast fusing plasticisers if before esterification with glycerol, an aryl acid is introduced together with the aliphatic acids.

The present disclosure relates to a propfan engine comprising: one or more rotor stages comprising a plurality of rotors; and an outer wall comprising an outer profile, at least a portion of the outer profile defining a substantially circular cross-section, wherein the diameter of the substantially circular cross-section increases in the direction of flow over the outer wall and downstream of a leading edge of the rotors, and the diameter increases at substantially all points defining the circumference of the substantially circular cross-section.

Provided are an Atom-based really simple syndication (RSS) content reader system and method, and an RSS content providing system and method. The RSS content reader system may include a feed reader module to receive a feed related to a content from a web server for providing a syndication service and to store the feed, and a feed query module to request an updated content to the web server through a query using update information of the feed.

Utilization of process and equipment for oxidation of metal sulfides, preferably two step metal sulfide oxidation reactions, and more preferably with looping back of second step oxide to the first step as an oxidizing agent, to generate sulfur dioxide and a useful metal or metal oxide, and react the sulfur dioxide with halogen (iodine or bromine) and water to produce sulfuric and halogen acid under moderate process conditions and equipment requirements and then dissociating the halogen acids (HI or HBr) to halogen and hydrogen as an overall environmentally and cost efficient and otherwise acceptable safe process for producing hydrogen and other useful products.

A method and apparatus are provided for generating a halftoned image from an image compressed by a domain transformation yielding coefficients for resulting domain components and by a coding operation by which these coefficients are coded. The method includes performing a decoding operation by which decoded coefficients (yp) are obtained and performing a thresholding operation by which a bitmap is obtained, wherein only certain decoded coefficients (yp) verifying a selection criterion are selected and taken into account in the thresholding operation.