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A pattern lattice data space as a framework for analyzing data, in which both schema-based and statistical analysis are accommodated, is defined. Ways to manage the size of the lattice structures in the pattern lattice data space are described. Utilities to classify or cluster, search (find similar data), or relate data using lattice fragments in the pattern lattice data space are also described. Superpattern cone or lattice generation function, which may be used by the classification and clustering functions, is also described. In addition, a subpattern cone or lattice generation process, which may be used by the search (find similar data) and data relating functions, is also described. Finally, a function to label, in readily understandable "pidgin", categories which classify information, is also described.

A method and/or an apparatus for mitigating intersymbol interference. In systems which employ transmission diversity when transmitting symbols which have a guard interval, the multiple versions of the transmitted symbols have the samples of the transmitted symbols shifted relative to each version transmitted. The shifted samples of the transmitted symbol are shifted from the end of the transmitted symbol into the beginning of the transmitted symbol. A last number of samples of the transmitted symbol are copied and placed in the guard interval which precedes the symbol. The guard interval and the symbol are transmitted to a receiver.

A dual-function transducer for a force-sensitive multi-touch screen, including a first substrate, at least one electrode array formed on the first substrate, the at least one electrode array including first and second electrodes, and circuitry operatively coupled to the first and second electrodes. The circuitry is configured to measure first and second electrical properties of the electrode array, the first and second electrical properties corresponding to touch and strain, respectively.

Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide an improved software development tool which allows a developer to simultaneously view a graphical and a textual display of source code. The graphical and textual views are synchronized so that a modification in one view is automatically reflected in the other view. In addition, the software development tool is designed for use with more than one programming language.

Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide an improved software development tool that includes a version control system that permits multiple programmers to work simultaneously on a single software project by maintaining a central repository containing a master copy of a software project and by managing versions of the software project that the programmers make through the development process. The improved software development tool enables a programmer to interact with the version control system by interacting with a diagram or diagram element that corresponds to a project, package, diagram, or class, thus facilitating the use of the version control system.

A firearm has a body with a bolt assembly reciprocating within the body. A barrel having a bore extends from the body. A gas block with an elongated chamber is connected to the barrel, and a gas passage connects the barrel bore to the gas block chamber. An operating rod has a forward end portion closely received in the gas block chamber and a rear end positioned to operably engage the bolt assembly. The gas block chamber has a forward portion closely receiving the forward end portion of the rod, and the gas block chamber has a rear portion with a profile larger than the forward portion. The forward portion of the rod may be a cylinder, and the rear portion of the gas block chamber may be fluted to provide clearance for flushing out contaminants. The rod may rotate freely to prevent accumulation of contaminants.

A method for controlling a hybrid powertrain system includes the steps of determining a first power state of the hybrid powertrain system, limiting electrical power generated by a generator to the minimum of the rated power limit of the generator and the first power state, when the first power state is greater than zero, and limiting the electrical power generated by the generator to zero, and limiting the power limit of an electric machine during generating to a first operating condition of the hybrid powertrain system, when the first power state is less than or equal to zero, to provide over-charge protection to the battery. The method further includes steps that provide over-discharge protection to the battery.

A security system and method for deterring theft of a product, especially an automotive vehicle, is provided. In an embodiment, a secure storage device is provided that can be presented to a vehicle computer. The secure storage device includes a digital certificate associated with the vehicle and is operable to automatically install the certificate on the vehicle's computer once presented to the computer. At this point the vehicle's computer checks whether the certificate is valid and is issued by the private enterprise certificate authority of the vehicle manufacturer. If it is valid, the vehicle's computer then presents the certificate to the software upgrade server of the vehicle manufacurer. The upgrade server checks its certificate revocation list to see if the certificate has been revoked, perhaps because the vehicle is in a list of reported stolen vehicles. If the vehicle is not in the list i.e., its certificate is still valid, the server then allows for authorization of a fully autonomous online download (can be confirmed, if desired) and the secure authentication of such activities. If the vehicle is in the list of reported stolen vehicles, the server performs an exceptional handling process to prevent any software upgrade to the vehicle and reports the incident to the administrator to take firer action. The main vehicle computer may disable the stolen vehicle completely if the vehicle does not get its software upgraded for a predetermined period of time from an authorized server.

A method and apparatus for providing WiMAX coverage via a wired network are provided. For example, systems and methods are discussed in which a Cable TV (“CATV”) network, Direct Broadcasting Satellite (“DBS”) and/or Passive Optical Network (PON) are used in order to deliver the native WiMAX signals into the buildings or an area in which WiMAX coverage is desired, where a small Consumer Premise Device is used to transmit and receive the signals to and from the WiMAX devices.

Various embodiments of opto-electronic display modules for viewing real time, stored or computer generated images and video information in 3D or 2D are presented. The various 2D or 3D viewer embodiments of the present disclosure allow independent use of the imaging information in a way that is convenient to the user without affecting the other tasks that the user needs to perform. Multiple viewers of the present embodiment can be used concurrently by multiple users, where each viewer is fully maneuverable and controllable for and by each specific user. Additionally, the viewer of the present disclosure may communicate to various input devices as well as send user commands to such devices in an electrical, optical, or wireless transmission format.

A sensor includes control circuitry and a pixel. The pixel includes a photo site, a first storage node and a second storage node. The control circuitry causes the pixel to transfer a first collected signal from the photo site to the first storage node during a first period, to transfer a second collected signal from the photo site to the second storage node during a second period that follows the first period, and to transfer the first and second collected signals out of the pixel during a third period that follows the second period.

A system for connecting an accessory to a firearm having an enlarged muzzle portion has a body with a bore sized to closely receive the enlarged portion. The body has a stop to limit the insertion depth of the muzzle. A gate is received by the body for movement along the path perpendicular to the bore axis. The gate has a recessed area sized to receive the enlarged muzzle portion. A spring generates axial force to retain the muzzle portion within the recessed area. Compression of the spring enables movement of the gate to shift between an open and closed position, so that the accessory may be removed or installed when in the open position, and secured when in the closed position.

An evolutionary document system comprises: a multi-function printer, a recognition module, an evolutionary document processing module, a list of document identifiers and corresponding actions, and an evolutionary document creation module. The MFP includes software and control routines for processing and creating evolutionary documents. The recognition module is operable on the MFP and allows the MFP to determine an evolutionary document identification number from an image scanned by the MFP. The evolutionary document processing module is capable of matching an evolutionary document identification number to one or more steps or action stored in the list of document identifiers and corresponding actions. Once the actions have been identified, the evolutionary document processing module executes the actions. The present invention also includes an evolutionary document creation module for creating an evolutionary document including an identification code. The evolutionary document creation module also creates the actions associated with the evolutionary document and an entry in the list of document identifiers and corresponding actions. The present invention also includes a method for creating an evolutionary document, a method for processing an evolutionary document, and a method for printing an evolutionary document.

Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide an improved software development tool that generates HTML documentation for source code in a software project. The HTML documentation includes graphical and textual documentation. The software development tool utilizes the linking capabilities of HTML to provide navigation links between the graphical and textual documentation, thus facilitating navigation through and viewing of the documentation.

Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide an improved software development tool that allows a programmer to develop source code by receiving an indication to form a link, receiving an indication of a first of the plurality of elements, receiving an indication of a second of the plurality of elements, and adding new code to the first element to reflect the link to the second element.

An image stabilization or vibration reduction facility for a riflescope and firearm has a transparent optical element that refracts incoming rays passing based on motion, to provide a stabilized image, which is transmitted to a user along an optical path of a rifle scope. A feedback transducer connected an output signal from the stabilization facility indicates a characteristic of the output signal. The transducer may be a second reticle that moves based on motion of the riflescope to indicate the degree of deflection by the stabilization facility, and may illuminate when the stabilization facility is in a neutral condition without deflection. The rifle may include a trigger block the prevents trigger operation until a neutral condition is detected. A rangefinder and wind indicator input may be provided, with the stabilization facility refracting the incoming image to compensate for bullet drop at the indicated distance, and for the effects of the indicated wind speed and direction; the riflescope may omit conventional bullet drop and windage adjustment elements.

A processing device used to support communications between users of the collaboration system is provided with a graphical user interface. A graphical context activation mechanism associated with a discussion between users of the collaboration system may be displayed. Responsive to a selection input, a graphical illustration of information regarding the users participating in the discussion is displayed. The graphical illustration may comprise indicia of location of at least one of the users that may be displayed, for example, within the context of a geographical map. The graphical illustration may further comprise indicia of identity of at least one of the users. Additionally, a textual context activation mechanism may be provided and utilized in the same manner, thereby allowing text-based context regarding the message to be displayed. In this manner, team-wide context may be more readily established.

A system for optimizing communications on a radio network by altering transitions between different link states that includes several modules. The activity, environment, and load module monitor monitors the link layer based on spectral-load metrics and radio-link metrics. The state transition control module determines when user equipment transitions between different states based on the type of user equipment, user equipment battery life, whether the user equipment is connected to an alternating current outlet, a spectral cost, and a backhaul cost. The channel state influencer module uses any of direct messages, ping messages, and keep-alive messages to influence the link state. The policy and preference handler enables or disables transitions based on the bearer technology type, the type of user equipment, the user's subscription plan, and the load level on the network.

The present invention discloses a method of xDSL upstream and downstream shared frequency dynamic frequency spectrum management comprising the following steps: Step a. Generate all feasible combinations of subchannels in both upstream and downstream directions for an xDSL line; Step b, Determine which combination of said combinations has an optimal spectrum coordination; and Step c) Adjust direction of transmission and transmit power of the xDSL line according to said optimal combination. The present invention also discloses an xDSL upstream and downstream shared frequency dynamic frequency spectrum management device.

Improving the deployment of human resources in a work environment and particularly in a contact center environment. Agents working in a contact center are given different assignments based on their skills and proficiencies. Conventional contact centers typically use a static skills resume to evaluate their agents for particular roles. The present invention enables call centers to design customized assessment tools for evaluating their agents. By tailoring the attributes considered important for a particular role, a call center can more accurately, more efficiently, and more easily assess which agents are best-suited for a particular role.

A combination load lock apparatus is provided, wherein a chamber is coupled to two or more valves in selective fluid communication with two or more respective volumes. A support member for supporting a workpiece is disposed within an interior portion of the chamber, wherein a translation apparatus is operably coupled thereto. The translation apparatus is operable to rotate and/or translate the workpiece on the support member about and/or along a first axis, wherein a detection apparatus associated with the chamber is operable to detect one or more characteristics of the workpiece during the rotation and/or translation thereof. The workpiece may be further rotated in a predetermined manner based on the one or more detected characteristics. A recess is further defined in the interior portion of the chamber, wherein the translation apparatus is operable to translate the workpiece into and out of the recess to reduce particulate contamination thereon.

A system and method for providing multi-dimensional context-aware adaptation in vehicular networks is disclosed. The system comprises a collection module, a context resolving module, a parameter determination module and a distribution module. The collection module collects context data describing a context in a communication environment. The context resolving module resolves the context data to a matching historical context and determines one or more historical context groups associated with the matching historical context. The parameter determination module determines a subset of operating parameters from the one or more historical context groups. The distribution module distributes the subset of operating parameters to a network stack communication module.

A radiation structure of a mobile communication terminal having a projector which rapidly dissipates heat generated from the projector and other elements built into the terminal. The mobile communication terminal includes a projector implementing an image-projection function, and a projector cover, which is composed of a heat conductive material such that at least one inner surface thereof is brought into close contact with the projector so as to dissipate heat generated from the projector to the outside of the terminal.

Advertisements associated with actions related to interactive programs are provided over a communications network. Advertisement content is based on information related to interactive program content. Records are maintained in a database for dynamically managing the assignment of advertisement locations within interactive programs to advertisers and their corresponding advertisements, and for managing the distribution of advertisements to the appropriate individuals at the appropriate times. Data items related to a request for advertisement locations from a collection of advertisement locations are associated with various decision points within interactive programs. The data items are disposed in a plurality of fields arranged to reserve advertisement locations so that the appropriate advertisements can be provided at the appropriate times within interactive programs. Advertisement content is based on information related to interactive program content.

A general purpose computer system is used to run a color selection application which operates to facilitate the selection of colors and the automatic generation of palettes of harmonious colors. The application is implemented in three pages, a color selection page, a results manager page, and a color composition page. The color selection page is used to select a plurality of colors that the results manager page can operate on to generate palettes of harmoniously related colors. The color composition page is used to experiment with the colors selected and palettes generated in order to arrive at a pleasing arrangement of colors. The results manager page contains functions and palette characteristics that an artist can specify in order to automatically generate palettes that contain groups of colors that have very specific contrast relationships to previously selected colors.

A gasket for connecting two lengths of pipe in a standard mechanical joint is disclosed, which gasket maximizes of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run pipe lengths as well as appurtenances, including fittings and connections. The gasket contains locking members that act to retrain separation the instance of any force tending to separate the connected pipe lengths.

A combustion-powered fastener-driving tool includes a combustion-powered power source, a valve sleeve reciprocable relative to the power source between a rest position and a firing position, and a lockout device in operational proximity to the valve sleeve and configured for automatically preventing the reciprocation of the valve sleeve from the firing position until a piston in the power source returns to a pre-firing position.

A device for manipulating and mixing magnetic particles (3) in a surrounding liquid medium, comprises at least one couple of magnetic poles (1,1′) facing each other across a gap, the facing poles diverging from a narrow end of the gap to a large end of the gap, the poles (1,1′) forming part of an electromagnetic circuit and being arranged to provide a magnetic field gradient in the gap region; and a reaction chamber (2) that is a part of a fluidic network for containing the said magnetic particles in suspension and placed in the gap of the said electromagnets poles (1,1′). The reaction chamber (2) preferably has at least one part which has a diverging cavity, arranged co-divergently in the diverging gap between the poles.

A speed change mechanism 1 includes first and second planetary gear sets 11, 12 enclosed within a sleeve ring 14. A first one-way clutch 141 transmits drive from an output 114 of the first gear set to the sleeve ring and second one-way clutch 142 transmits drive from an output 124 of the second gear set to the sleeve ring, both clutches operating in the same direction. A DC electric motor 2 is coupled to an input 111 of the first gear set to drive its output 114 in the opposite rotary direction to the input. The output 114 of the first gear set is coupled to an input 121 of the second gear set to drive an output 124 of the second gear set in the opposite rotary direction from the output 114 of the first gear set. Drive is transmitted to the sleeve ring 14 either through the first gear set 11 only or through a combination of the first and second gear sets 11, 12 depending on the direction of rotation of the power input to provide two different gear ratios.

The disclosed board fabrication techniques and design features enable the construction of a reliable, high-layer-count, and economical backplane for routers and the like that require a large number of signaling paths across the backplane at speeds of 2.5 Gbps or greater, as well as distribution of significant amounts of power to router components. The disclosed techniques and features allow relatively thick (e.g., three- or four-ounce copper) power distribution planes to be combined with large numbers of high-speed signaling layers in a common backplane. Using traditional techniques, such a construction would not be possible because of the number of layers required and the thickness of the power distribution layers. The disclosed embodiments use novel layer arrangements, material selection, processing techniques, and panel features to produce the desired high-speed layers and low-noise high-power distribution layers in a single mechanically stable board.