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A flexible and relatively hardware efficient LDPC encoder is described. The encoder can be implemented with a level of parallelism which is less than the full parallelism of the code structure used to control the encoding process. Each command of a relatively simple microcode used to describe the code structure can be stored and executed multiple times to complete the encoding of a codeword. Different codeword lengths can be supported using the same set of microcode instructions but with the code being implemented a different number of times depending on the lifting factor selected to be used. The LDPC encoder can switch between encoding codewords of different lengths, without the need to change the stored code description information, by simply changing a code lifting factor used to control the encoding processes. When coding codewords shorter than the maximum supported codeword length some block storage locations and / or registers may go unused.

An advance notification system and method notifies passengers of the impending arrival of a transportation vehicle, for example, a school bus, at a particular vehicle stop. The system generally includes an on-board vehicle control unit for each vehicle and a base station control unit for making telephone calls to passengers in order to inform the passengers when the vehicle is a certain predefined time period and / or distance away from the vehicle stop. The VCU compares elapsed time and / or traveled distance to the programmed scheduled time and / or traveled distance to determine if the vehicle is on schedule. If the vehicle is behind or ahead of schedule, the VCU calls the BSCU, which then adjusts its calling schedule accordingly.

Techniques for non-disruptive embedding of specialized elements are disclosed. In one aspect of the techniques, ontology is defined to specify an application domain. A program interface (API) is also provided for creating raw features by a developer. Thus a module is provided for at least one form of statistical analysis within the ontology. The module is configured automatically in a computing device with the API in response to a system consistent with the ontology, wherein the system has no substantial requirement for specialized knowledge of that form of statistical analysis, and the module has no substantial requirement for specialized knowledge of particular functions provided by the system.

Micron-sized particles are produced in quantity by one of various methods, including generally the steps of preparing a substrate surface through a lithographic process, the surface being characterized by defining a plurality of elements, depositing a layer of particle material on the substrate surface including the elements, processing the substrate surface to isolate the material deposited on the elements, and separating the particles from the elements. The size and shape of the elements predetermine the size and shape of the particles. The elements may comprise, inter alia, pillars of photoresist or spaces on the substrate surrounded and defined by photoresist.

A cylindrical irradiance-redistribution lens is positioned over a line of LEDs, and is shaped to redistribute their light for uniformly illuminating a nearby planar target, such as shelves, signs, or walls. The lens shape is calculated via matching the cumulative lateral flux functions of the line of LEDs with that of the uniformly illuminated planar target. Numerous preferred embodiments are disclosed for a variety of illumination geometries.

A flexible and relatively hardware efficient LDPC encoder is described. The encoder can be implemented with a level of parallelism which is less than the full parallelism of the code structure used to control the encoding process. Each command of a relatively simple microcode used to describe the code structure can be stored and executed multiple times to complete the encoding of a codeword. Different codeword lengths can be supported using the same set of microcode instructions but with the code being implemented a different number of times depending on the lifting factor selected to be used. The LDPC encoder can switch between encoding codewords of different lengths, without the need to change the stored code description information, by simply changing a code lifting factor used to control the encoding processes. When coding codewords shorter than the maximum supported codeword length some block storage locations and / or registers may go unused.

Apparatuses and methods to generate high frequency shock waves in a controlled manner. The generated shock waves can be delivered to certain cellular structures of a patient for use in medical and / or aesthetic therapeutic applications. The shock waves can be configured to impose sufficient mechanical stress to the targeted cells of the tissue to rupture the targeted cells. Embodiments of the apparatuses and methods of the present invention provide targeted rupturing of specific cells without damaging side effects such as cavitation or thermal degradation of surrounding non-targeted cells.

A track assembly for a vehicle seat includes a first track member and a reinforcing member. The first track member has a first portion defining a first set of apertures configured to receive a locking device. The reinforcing member, which may be in the form of a plate, is coupled to the first portion and defines a second set of apertures corresponding to the first set of apertures. The second set of apertures are also configured to receive the locking device. The reinforcing member is configured to reinforce the first track member in an area around and between the first set of apertures.

EPG services are provided, which enables a device such as a computer, a set top box or the like to collect EPG data from multiple EPG data providers or sources. The EPG data is collected at the device by EPG loaders. Each EPG loader collects EPG data from a particular source. The EPG loaders deliver the EPG data to a writer module, which performs scaling and formatting functions to the EPG data. The writer module also stores the scaled and formatted EPG data in a database or other storage. Once stored, applications gain access to the EPG data through a control module. The writer module may also be implemented by chaining EPG loaders in a priority scheme. However, EPG loader interaction reduces independence and forces more rigid interface and implementation constraints upon the design of EPG loaders. The control module provides the accessed EPG data to the applications. EPG services function to isolate the operation of the applications from the EPG data sources. Because the EPG data is stored by the writer module and accessed by the control module, the applications and EPG data sources can change independently of one another without having an effect on the ability of EPG services to collect and provide access to EPG data.

A learning technique is provided that learns how to process images by exploiting the spatial and spectral correlations inherent in image data to process and enhance images. Using a training set of input and desired output images, regression coefficients are learned that are optimal for a predefined estimation function that estimates the values at a pixel of the desired output image using a collection of similarly located pixels in the input image. Application of the learned regression coefficients is fast, robust to noise, adapts to the particulars of a dataset, and generalizes to a large variety of applications. The invention enables the use of image sensors with novel color filter array designs that offer expanded capabilities beyond existing sensors and take advantage of typical high pixel counts.

EPG services are provided, which enables a device such as a computer, a set top box or the like to collect EPG data from multiple EPG data providers or sources. The EPG data is collected at the device by EPG loaders. Each EPG loader collects EPG data from a particular source. The EPG loaders deliver the EPG data to a writer module, which performs scaling and formatting functions to the EPG data. The writer module also stores the scaled and formatted EPG data in a database or other storage. Once stored, applications gain access to the EPG data through a control module. The writer module may also be implemented by chaining EPG loaders in a priority scheme. However, EPG loader interaction reduces independence and forces more rigid interface and implementation constraints upon the design of EPG loaders. The control module provides the accessed EPG data to the applications. EPG services function to isolate the operation of the applications from the EPG data sources. Because the EPG data is stored by the writer module and accessed by the control module, the applications and EPG data sources can change independently of one another without having an effect on the ability of EPG services to collect and provide access to EPG data.

The present invention provides a cyanoacrylate adhesive composition having high shear bond strength, peeling bond strength, tensile strength and impact bond strength and superior wear characteristics particularly in toy applications where hostile play environments demand hot-cold cycle resistance. The cyanoacrylate adhesive composition contains (a) up to 20% by weight of a cyanoacrylate monomer, (b) a styrene-based elastomeric block copolymer, and (c) a specific solvent which is selected to effect the solution of both components. The invention is also directed to a method of applying the instant adhesives to substrate surfaces.

A method for road bank detection that has particular application in vehicle stability control systems and vehicle roll-over avoidance systems. The method for detection of a road bank includes obtaining a yaw rate value and a front and / or rear axle force value for a vehicle travelling on the road. It further includes comparing the obtained vehicle yaw rate value with a corresponding predetermined vehicle yaw rate value to obtain a vehicle yaw rate error value and comparing the obtained vehicle front and / or rear axle force value with a corresponding predetermined vehicle front and / or rear axle force value to obtain a vehicle front and / or rear axle force error value, and detecting the road bank based on the obtained vehicle yaw rate error value and the vehicle front and / or rear axle force error value.

An aerosolized fingerprint compositions for spraying onto a surface for the purpose of indentifying latent fingerprints that comprises about 1 to about 75% fingerprint dusting powder and about 25 to about 99% non-CFC propellant. In certain embodiments an extender tube, optionally comprising an expander, is coupled to a aerosolized container and is in fluid communication with the aerosolized fingerprint composition.

A method for producing a flat prepreg material blank impregnated with at least one matrix resin in an at least partially automated production system. The method includes cutting the fibrous material in a blanking station to the geometry of the particular prepreg material blank to be produced. The resultant fibrous blank is subsequently impregnated in an impregnation station. Then, the resultant single prepreg layer is joined in an assembly station with at least one further single prepreg layer, which was previously impregnated in the impregnation station, to form a multiple-layer prepreg material blank.

The present invention provides apparatus and methods for shortening the time needed to convert mixed pulp into unlimited use and relatively odor-free compost down from several weeks to several days, and for producing the compost without the need for a large or remote outdoor area. In addition, the process may be modified so as to improve the quality of the compost so that it is made more suitable for particular soil applications.

Techniques for non-disruptive embedding of specialized elements are disclosed. In one aspect of the techniques, ontology is defined to specify an application domain. A program interface (API) is also provided for creating raw features by a developer. Thus a module is provided for at least one form of statistical analysis within the ontology. The module is configured automatically in a computing device with the API in response to a system consistent with the ontology, wherein the system has no substantial requirement for specialized knowledge of that form of statistical analysis, and the module has no substantial requirement for specialized knowledge of particular functions provided by the system.

A valve comprises a valve body having a fluid inlet and fluid outlet, a valve seat located in the valve body between the fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a valve member movable towards and away from the valve seat for controlling the flow of fluid from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet, and a PTC heater in thermal contact with the valve seat for heating the valve seat. The heater is integrated in the valve in a manner where the valve seat is used as an electrical conductor to facilitate operation and assembly of the valve, and a unique valve construction is provided for enabling self-draining to avoid accumulation of water or other liquid in the valve that might negatively impact performance of the valve.

A filter medium for the filtration of oil, in particular in the oil circuit of gear mechanisms and internal combustion engines, comprises a first and a second filtration layer, the first filtration layer comprising an open filtration medium and being arranged on the second filtration layer comprising a tight filtration medium, an intermediate chamber being arranged between the first and the second filtration layer, so that the first and the second filtration layer are set apart from each other in the region of the intermediate chamber in the direction of filtration.

Novel fungal endoglucanases with substantial performance at low temperatures are disclosed. The endoglucanases are conveniently produced by recombinant technology, and means for their production are described. The endoglucanases are used for treating cellulosic material, especially in textile industry, e.g. in biofinishing or biostoning. They may also be used in detergents, in animal feed and / or in pulp and paper industry or bioethanol production.

Novel fungal endoglucanases Ce15 and Ce112 are disclosed. The endoglucanases are conveniently produced by recombinant technology, and means for their production are described. The endoglucanases are used for treating cellulosic material, especially in textile industry, e.g. in biofinishing or biostoning. They may also be used in detergents, in animal feed and / or in pulp and paper industry, or in hydrolysis of lignocellulosic material for, e.g. bioethanol production.

Novel fungal endoglucanases Cel5 and Cel2 are disclosed. The endoglucanases are conveniently produced by recombinant technology, and means for their production are described. The endoglucanases are used for treating cellulosic material, especially in textile industry, e.g. in biofinishing or biostoning. They may also be used in detergents, in animal feed and / or in pulp and paper industry, or in hydrolysis of lignocellulosic material for, e.g. bioethanol production.

In an embodiment, a number of synthetic protein triblock copolymers are provided comprising first and second end hydrophobic blocks separated by a central hydrophilic block. In particular, the synthetic proteins are elastin-mimetic proteins having improved mechanical characteristics and related methods of making the proteins with the capability of providing precise control over the mechanical properties. Provided are proteins used in a number of medical devices such as artificial blood vessels, shunts, stents or as embolic agents in situations where it is desired to stop or reduce blood flow or pressure in a localized region.

A vapor deposition process for the preparation of a chemical compound, wherein the process comprises providing each component element of the chemical compound as a vapor, and co-depositing the component element vapors on a common substrate, wherein: the vapor of at least one component element is provided using a cracking source; the vapor of at least one other component element is provided using a plasma source; and at least one further component element vapor is provided; wherein the component elements react on the substrate to form the chemical compound.

An emission lifetime measuring method, in particular for measuring a mean lifetime of electronically excited states of a sample, comprises the steps of illuminating the sample with at least one excitation light pulse, time-resolved detecting an emission response from the sample and creating a temporal detector response function, and calculating the mean lifetime of the electronically excited states on the basis of the detector response function, wherein the at least one excitation light pulse is shaped such that the sample achieves an equilibrium excited steady-state including a linearly increasing or constant number of the electronically excited states, the detector response function has a linear response function section with a constant slope, and the mean lifetime (τ) of the electronically excited states is calculated on the basis of at least one of a time position of the linear response function section relative to a reference time of the at least one excitation light pulse and the slope of the linear response function section. Furthermore, an emission lifetime measuring apparatus (100) is described.

A composite powder containing microstructured particles obtainable by means of a method in which large particles are combined with small particles, whereinthe large particles have an average particle diameter within the range from 0.1 μm to 10 mm,the large particles comprise at least one polymer,the small particles are arranged on the surface of the large particles and / or distributed inhomogeneously within the large particles,the small particles comprise sphere-shaped precipitated calcium carbonate particles having an average diameter within the range from 0.05 μm to 50.0 μm, wherein the sphere-shaped calcium carbonate particles are obtainable by means of a method in whicha. a calcium hydroxide suspension is initially charged,b. carbon dioxide or a carbon dioxide-containing gas mixture is introduced into the suspension from step a. andc. resultant calcium carbonate particles are separated off,with 0.3% by weight to 0.7% by weight of at least one aminotrisalkylenephosphonic acid being further added.Preferred application areas of the composite powder encompass its use as additive, especially as polymer additive, as additive substance or starting material for compounding, for the production of components, for applications in medical technology and / or in microtechnology and / or for the production of foamed articles.The invention therefore also provides components obtainable by selective laser sintering of a composition comprising a composite powder according to the invention, except for implants for uses in the field of neurosurgery, oral surgery, jaw surgery, facial surgery, neck surgery, nose surgery and ear surgery as well as hand surgery, foot surgery, thorax surgery, rib surgery and shoulder surgery.The invention also provides the sphere-shaped calcium carbonate particles which can advantageously be used to produce the composite particles according to the invention, and the use thereof.

An emission lifetime measuring method, in particular for measuring a mean lifetime of electronically excited states of a sample, comprises the steps of illuminating the sample with at least one excitation light pulse, time-resolved detecting an emission response from the sample and creating a temporal detector response function, and calculating the mean lifetime of the electronically excited states on the basis of the detector response function, wherein the at least one excitation light pulse is shaped such that the sample achieves an equilibrium excited steady-state including a linearly increasing or constant number of the electronically excited states, the detector response function has a linear response function section with a constant slope, and the mean lifetime (τ) of the electronically Diode current and pulse width control excited states is calculated on the basis of at least one of a time position of the linear response function section relative to a reference time of the at least one excitation light pulse and the slope of the linear response function section. Furthermore, an emission lifetime measuring apparatus (100) is described.

The invention relates to a container for holding a photosensitive liquid for use in a stereolithographic system in which a reference layer is exposed to radiation for the layer-by-layer or continuous creation of workpieces. At least one element of the container which is directly adjacent to the reference layer consists of at least one material which is at least partially transparent to the radiation and at least some of which has structures and / or pores which can receive and discharge, preferably also store, an inhibitor and / or an inhibitor mixture. Therefore, the element is not just able to supply the inhibitor but to a significant extent consists of the inhibitor itself, as a result of which the supplied flow is equalized or homogenized. Rapid or even continuous 3D printing is thus made possible in a cost-effective manner.