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A computer system performs financial analysis on one or more financial entities, which may be corporations, securities, etc., based on the sentiment expressed about the one or more financial entities within raw textual data stored in one or more electronic data sources containing information or text related to one or more financial entities. The computer system includes a content mining search agent that identifies one or more words or phrases within raw textual data in the data sources using natural language processing to identify relevant raw textual data related to the one or more financial entities, a sentiment analyzer that analyzes the relevant raw textual data to determine the nature or the strength of the sentiment expressed about the one or more financial entities within the relevant raw textual data and that assigns a value to the nature or strength of the sentiment expressed about the one or more financial entities within the relevant raw textual data, and a user interface program that controls the content mining search agent and the sentiment analyzer and that displays, to a user, the values of the nature or strength of the sentiment expressed about the one or more financial entities within the data sources. This computer system enables a user to make better decisions regarding whether or not to purchase or invest in the one or more financial entities.

A method of treating a metabolic condition in a patient, comprising:determining a target non-immediate effect of a therapy relating to treatment of a metabolic condition; andapplying an electric field to an abdominal cavity of the patient in a manner designed to at least approach said target.

A level shift circuit includes an input stage and an output stage coupled to each other by two nodes. The input stage changes the voltages on the nodes according to an input signal, and the output stage determines an output signal according to the voltages on the two nodes. In a transition state, the input stage provides a large current to charge or discharge the first node or the second node so as to quickly change the voltage thereon. In a steady state, the input stage lowers the current so as to reduce power consumption.

A computer system simulation method starts with algorithmically implementing a specification model independently of hardware architecture. High level functional blocks representing hardware components are connected together using a bus architecture-independent generic channel. The bus architecture-independent generic channel is annotated with timing and protocol details to define an interface between the bus architecture-independent generic channel and functional blocks representing hardware components. The interface is refined to obtain a CCATB for communication space. The read( ) and write( ) interface calls are decomposed into several method calls which correspond to bus pins to obtain observable cycle accuracy for system debugging and validation and to obtain a cycle accurate model. The method calls are replaced by signals, and the functional blocks representing hardware components are further refined to obtain pin / cycle-accurate models which can be manually or automatically mapped to RTL, or be used to co-simulate with existing RTL components.

The present invention provides a sweetener composition and methods for improving the taste of a sweetener composition. The sweetener composition includes a mixture of a high-intensity sweetener such as aspartame, encaspsulated aspartame, neotame, encapsulated neotame, cyclamate, sucralose, saccharin or Acesulfame-K, with polyols such as maltitol, sorbitol, mannitol, erythritol, xylitol, lactitol, or palatinit, wherein the high-intensity sweetener is present in the mixture in an amount from about 0.0001% to 15% by weight.

A circuit for preventing clipping in an Automatic Level Control (ALC) or Limiter, where the amplitude of the signal above the clipping point is estimated, then the signal level is automatically reduced over a defined period substantially equal to the feedforward delay in the ALC / Limiter. By adaptively controlling, based on the excess amplitude and the delay time available, an attack rate used in the ALC / Limiter to reduce the gain applied to an input signal, it can be ensured that the output amplitude is brought within the clipping level sufficiently quickly to prevent audible clipping.

An electronic control and display unit includes a display and at least one control unit. The display has a set of visualization regions and can be operated in navigation levels. The display is subdivided into visualization regions within a navigation level and at least a portion of the visualization regions are movable relative to others of the visualization regions.

The invention disclosed herein generally relates to low-dose oral doxepin pharmaceutical formulations and the use of these formulations to promote sleep.

A method of treating a metabolic condition in a patient, comprising:determining a target non-immediate effect of a therapy relating to treatment of a metabolic condition; andapplying an electric field to an abdominal cavity of the patient in a manner designed to at least approach said target.

The present invention provides for an improved exercise resistance system to conduct numerous total body exercises. An adjustable elastic resistance cord or flat band may be combined with weights, or each type of resistance may be used alone, in order to vary the means of creating resistance during exercise. The length of the elastic resistance cord or flat band may be adjusted by means of a slip free, length quick adjustment device. The elastic resistance cord or flat band may be passed through the length quick adjustment device which may be secured at various points along the length of the elastic resistance cord or flat band, to change its effective usable length and thus change the level of strength, and range of motion. The length quick adjustment device may be secured by pulling an elastic resistance cord or flat band in one direction, and released by pulling the elastic resistance cord or flat band in the opposite direction.One end of the elastic resistance cord or flat band is attached to any hand engagement structure, preferably a cord handle / grip, a dumbbell handle / grip, a bar, or a glove. The other end of the elastic resistance cord or flat band is secured to any anchor structure, preferably a movable structure, such as a flat board, pad, aerobic step, workout bench, or TV interactive exercise structure.

The invention discloses an automotive body in white torsion rigidity test system. The system comprises: a constraint subsystem and a loading subsystem. The constraint subsystem comprises: a front suspension rack and a rear suspension rack. The loading subsystem comprises at least two power take-offs and a loading device. Through using an innovative improved design, the test system can carry out adaptive adjusting during a test process so that generation of stress can be reduced, versatility is good and test needs of different kinds of vehicle types can be satisfied. The invention also discloses a method for carrying out an automotive body in white torsion rigidity test by using the above test system. By using the method, the automotive body in white can be easily and rapidly leveled and ideal test data can be acquired. The test method of the automotive body in white torsion rigidity can be substantially improved. Compared to the other current test method, innovation improvements are realized in many aspects, such as the constraint processing, a position and a mode of load applying, collection of the test data and determination and the like.

The invention discloses a system for testing the body-in-white bending rigidity of an automobile. The system comprises a constraining subsystem and a loading subsystem, wherein the constraining subsystem comprises a front suspension rack and a back suspension rack; and the loading subsystem comprises at least two power output devices and a loading device. An innovative improvement design is adopted, and the testing system can undergo self-adaptive adjustment in the testing process, so that the stress is reduced; and moreover, the testing system has extremely high generality, so that the testing requirements of different automobile types are met completely. The invention further discloses a method for testing the body-in-white bending rigidity of the automobile by using the testing device. Due to the adoption of the method, the body-in-white of the automobile can be leveled easily and quickly, and ideal test data are obtained; a testing method for the body-in-white bending rigidity is improved substantially; and compared with other conventional testing methods, the testing method disclosed by the invention has the advantage of very remarkable innovative improvements on the aspects of constraint processing, load application positions and modes, acquisition and judgment of test data, and the like.

A system and method of managing cache hierarchies with adaptive mechanisms. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes, in response to selecting a data block for eviction from a memory cache (the source cache) out of a collection of memory caches, examining a data structure to determine whether an entry exists that indicates that the data block has been evicted from the source memory cache, or another peer cache, to a slower cache or memory and subsequently retrieved from the slower cache or memory into the source memory cache or other peer cache. Also, a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes, in response to determining the entry exists in the data structure, selecting a peer memory cache out of the collection of memory caches at the same level in the hierarchy to receive the data block from the source memory cache upon eviction.

An automated system for monitoring and maintaining fluid level in a swimming pool, spa, or other environment containing water is provided. The system includes a sensor assembly having a microprocessor and a proximity sensor encapsulated in a non-conductive material. A lower section of the sensor assembly has a flat profile and at least a portion of the proximity sensor is positioned in the lower section. The sensor assembly transmits a signal to a remote controller when the water level measured is above or below a predetermined target value. The remote controller in turn causes a remote water valve to turn on or off. In certain implementations, the sensor assembly incorporates a precision mounting system and algorithm, which work together to provide the end user with a means to mount the sensor easily and maintain precise operational level of the water. The combination of the physical mounting system and the range and resolution of the proximity sensor allow for precise maintenance of water level at the preferred level.

A fluid level sensor is disclosed having first and second vertically and horizontally nonoverlapping electrode plates for placing on a wall of a fluid container. Most preferably, the plates are also vertically spaced from each other. The capacitor plates are driven by a high frequency square wave. By forming nonoverlapping plates and driving them using a high frequency, the level of a fluid within the container, particularly viscous fluid, is more accurately detected. Control and detection circuitry is also disclosed to trigger an alarm if the fluid level drops below a critical level within the container.

A method and system for trading electric power on a spot market and dynamically matches bids and asks and routes the electric power in accordance with the matches to effect the settled trades. A control node is arranged for receiving bids and asks via a wide area network. The control node is also connected to a transmission system and a central control of the transmission system to dynamically switch the transmission system to effect the matched bids and asks.

The subject invention is directed to a breath analyzer which is capable of detecting toxic gas levels from breath analysis. The subject invention includes a mouthpiece which is in communication with a plurality of discrete chambers, such as first and second discrete chambers, each being provided with a separate probe for breath analysis. The probes are connected to analyzers for determining detected levels of gas. In a first embodiment, a first probe may be provided for carbon monoxide detection with a second probe being provided for hydrogen cyanide detection. Advantageously, with this arrangement, breath analysis may be conducted on-site, for example at the site of a fire, to quickly and simultaneously determine carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide levels in a person's blood stream. In a second embodiment, a first probe may be provided for detection of carbon monoxide and a second probe may be provided for detection of hydrogen. With this arrangement, a calibrated correction of measured carbon monoxide data can be made to correct for improperly detected hydrogen. As such, a highly accurate on-site measurement for carbon monoxide can be achieved.

A method and apparatus for rapidly assigning traffic channels to a plurality of mobile stations in a wide area high-speed packet data cellular communication system. Mobile stations transmit access probes on randomly selected access channels to selected base stations to initiate traffic channel assignments. The access probe comprises a pilot preamble, a traffic channel request, and a pilot / data request channel (DRC). The pilot preamble allows the selected base station to easily detect the access probe transmission. The traffic channel request includes data that identifies the mobile station. Immediately after transmitting the traffic channel request, the mobile station begins communicating with the base station on both the forward and reverse communication links. The selected base station immediately supervises the mobile station's transmission power. The mobile station selects from a group of available power control sub-channels. The mobile station selects an available channel and an associated power control sub-channel from the list.

The invention provides a super-flat glazed brick. The super-flat glazed brick comprises a blank body and a glazed layer, wherein the glazed layer is attached to the upper surface of the blank body; the glazed layer comprises ground glaze and surface glaze; the surface glaze is located on the ground glaze; the thickness of the ground glaze is 0.1 to 0.8 mm; the thickness of the surface glaze is 0.5 to 1.0 mm; the ground glaze and the surface glaze are both prepared from specific ingredients. The super-flat glazed brick provided by the invention is high in Mohs hardness, large in breaking strength and low in water absorption.

The invention discloses an automobile water-based dual-component middle coating excellent in performance and a preparation method thereof. The water-based middle coating is composed of a component A and a component B. The component A is composed of hydroxy acrylic resin, powder syrup, auxiliaries and cosolvent, wherein powder syrup contains deionized water, amine neutralizer, auxiliaries, extender pigment and pigment. The component B is composed of a curing agent, auxiliaries and cosolvent. After being put in according to the formula of the powder syrup of the component A, materials are dispersed at a high speed for 15 min and then enter a grinding machine to be ground till the granularity is smaller than 30 micron, then powder syrup is obtained, and hydroxy acrylic resin, powder syrup, auxiliaries and cosolvent are evenly mixed to obtain the component A. The component A and the component B are mixed in certain proportion, viscosity is adjusted by adding deionized water, and a middle coating film is obtained through spraying construction. By means of the water-based middle coating, the water-based performance of the automobile middle coating is achieved, the VOC content is greatly decreased, and excellent comprehensive performance is achieved.

A method and system for trading electric power on a spot market and dynamically matches bids and asks and routes the electric power in accordance with the matches to effect the settled trades. A control node is arranged for receiving bids and asks via a wide area network. The control node is also connected to a transmission system and a central control of the transmission system to dynamically switch the transmission system to effect the matched bids and asks.

A system and method of managing cache hierarchies with adaptive mechanisms. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes, in response to selecting a data block for eviction from a memory cache (the source cache) out of a collection of memory caches, examining a data structure to determine whether an entry exists that indicates that the data block has been evicted from the source memory cache, or another peer cache, to a slower cache or memory and subsequently retrieved from the slower cache or memory into the source memory cache or other peer cache. Also, a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes, in response to determining the entry exists in the data structure, selecting a peer memory cache out of the collection of memory caches at the same level in the hierarchy to receive the data block from the source memory cache upon eviction.

A power supply arrangement adapted to provide auxiliary power to a wind farm that feeds into a HVDC transmission link is provided. The power supply arrangement has an auxiliary power supply to deliver auxiliary power (Paux) to the wind farm; a backfeed control for initiating provision of a backfeed voltage on the HVDC link during a wind farm downtime; a backfeed switch to close a DC current path between the HVDC link and the auxiliary power supply; and a power converter for converting the backfeed voltage into auxiliary power (Paux). A wind farm arranged to feed into a HVDC transmission link is also provided, having such a power supply arrangement for providing auxiliary power (Paux) to the wind farm during a wind farm downtime. A method of providing auxiliary power (Pbackfeed) to a wind farm during a wind farm downtime is also provided.

The invention discloses UV woodware laser roller-coating white finish coat. The UV woodware laser roller-coating white finish coat comprises the following components in percentage by weight: 32%-40% of monomers, 5%-8% of aliphatic polyurethane acrylic resin, 30%-40% of modified epoxy acrylic resin, 4%-6% of a photoinitiator and 10%-15% of a UV white sizing agent. After mechanical laser roller-coating construction, the UV woodware laser roller-coating white finish coat disclosed by the invention is great in coating amount, quick in leveling, good in whiteness covering power, flat and free of roller marks on coating surface, so that the coated film has excellent mirror-surface effect; meanwhile, the UV woodware laser roller-coating white finish coat is convenient to construct, scratch-resistant, high in hardness, free of smell, good in adhesive force, good in hand feeling, and the like. Meanwhile, coat can be saved (coating amount being about 30-50 grams per square meter), so that factory cost can be effectively lowered and product quality and working benefits are improved.

Provided are a charging rate leveling device and a power supply system including the charging rate leveling device capable of leveling more quickly a charging rate of a plurality of battery cells a battery pack includes. In the power supply system a controlling device includes a two-way DC / DC convertor connected to an auxiliary battery separated from the battery pack, a switch array capable of selectively connecting each of the plurality of auxiliary battery cells the battery pack includes to the two-way DC / DC convertor, so as to charge the battery cell with electric power of the auxiliary battery, and a controller controlling the switch array to connect the lowest voltage battery cell selected among the plurality of battery cells, so as to reduce a difference between charging rates SOC of each of the plurality of battery cells.

The invention discloses a special polyester resin for priming paint in coil coating. According to the weight parts, the polyester resin comprises alcohol of 30 parts to 40 parts; acid of 30 parts to 40 parts; catalyzer of 0.1 parts; refluxing solvent of 3 parts and diluting solvent of 20 parts. The invention also discloses the preparation method for the special polyester resin for the priming paint in the coil coating. The special polyester resin for the priming paint in the coil coating of the invention has the advantages of good solid parts, low viscosity, quick dry speed, quick flow flat, excellent adhesive force, excellent pliability, excellent pigment wetting dispersilbility and high cloth coating amount, wherein, the advantages of good solid parts, low viscosity and high cloth coating amount are especially hard to be achieved by the ordinary polyester resin for the priming paint; simultaneously, the special polyester resin conforms to the energy conservation requirement advocated by the state. The preparation method for the special polyester resin for the priming paint in the coil coating is simple, and the requirements for the production facilities are not high, thus the special polyester resin is suitable for large-scale production.

A nonlinear adaptive mechanism for amplitude adjustment and DC estimation and compensation for use in a digital receiver such as a Bluetooth GFSK receiver. The mechanism uses a feed-forward technique that can be used in a multi-stage scheme to perform both DC compensation and amplitude adjustment of an input signal for use by subsequent processing stages. In a first stage, coarse DC offset compensation is performed and the offset estimates generated are subsequently frozen. In a second stage, the incoming signal with the DC offset subtracted from it, is then scaled into a narrow predefined range of amplitudes using a scaling mechanism that works with gains and attenuations that are powers of two in order to simplify implementation. In a third stage, the scaled compensated signal is then injected again into the same DC estimation mechanism, which was previously used for DC compensation in the first stage, for further DC offset estimation and compensation (i.e. fine DC estimation and compensation).

The invention discloses an objective table device for rapidly focusing a microscope. The objective table device is composed of an upper objective table, a base, piezoelectric ceramic executors, a pre-tightening spring, a control unit and the like. According to the objective table device for rapidly focusing the microscope, independent or synchronization telescope movements of the three piezoelectric ceramic executors which are fixedly arranged between the upper objective table and the base are controlled to change the horizontal degree or the height of the objective table; the control unit is used for driving the radial displacement of the piezoelectric ceramic executors by adjusting current voltage, changing an inclined direction and an inclined angle of the upper objective table and ascending and descending the upper objective table. The objective table device for rapidly focusing the microscope can be used for various optical microscopes including biological microscopes, integrated type microscopes and the like and can be used as a microscope auxiliary appliance; the imaging effect of the microscope is improved and the difficulty of focusing operation is reduced. The piezoelectric ceramic executors are adopted so that the movement precision of the objective table reaches a 0.1-micron grade, a focusing speed reach an ms grade, and the change of an accurate focusing range which is more than 50 microns is easy to realize. The objective table device for rapidly focusing the microscope has the characteristics of simple structure, easiness for operation and the like; a precision, rapid and accurate focusing scheme is provided for high-magnification microscopic observation.

Methods of administering and pharmaceutical compositions of a biphenyl sulfonamide compound which is a dual angiotensin and endothelin receptor antagonist are disclosed for treating diseases.