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Access to an audiovisual product is controlled by obscuring data. Cells 420 of audiovisual data A,B,C are reproduced by a sequence instruction 410 (e.g. a PGC or Program Chain). One such sequence instruction 410a correctly reproduces the audiovisual data A,B,C, but is hidden amongst many other sequence instructions 410b which incorrectly reproduce the sequence of cells 420 (e.g. as BAC, ACB, CAB, etc.).

The present invention relates to a method for providing a location based appointment service for arranging meeting co-ordinates between a plurality of subscribers using a wireless device; determining the location of the wireless device and navigation information to the meeting co-ordinates; and providing the navigation information by the wireless device, in order to guide a subscriber to adhere to the meeting co-ordinates, and aligning the navigation information with the navigation information of another subscriber of said plurality of subscribers in order to guide the subscriber and the another subscriber commonly on approximating routes. The invention further relates to a computer software product, a server, a telecommunication service, and a mobile telecommunication device therefor.

A multi-channel filter (20) includes S inputs for receiving S input signals (x₁ . . . x_S) and at least S filters (14, 28) coupled to the S inputs for filtering the input signals (x₁ . . . x_S) or auxiliary signals (y₁ . . . y_S) derived therefrom. The multi-channel filter (20) further includes a signal combiner (16) for combining the filtered signals into an output signal (ê) and a further signal combiner (22) coupled in between at least part of the inputs and at least part of the filters (14, 28). The further signal combiner (22) is arranged for combining at least part of the input signals (x₁ . . . x_S) into at least one auxiliary signal (y₁ . . . y_S) The multi-channel filter (20) is asymmetric in that at least one of the filters (28) has a filter length which is substantially larger than the filter lengths of the other filters (14). The asymmetric multi-channel filter combines a good convergence behavior with a low memory usage and can, for example, be used advantageously in multi-channel echo and noise cancellers.

An app designed to prevent using distracting phone functionality, including texting, on a mobile phone while driving a vehicle is disclosed. The app first detects a speed at which the phone is travelling. If the speed is above a threshold, typically 5 mph the user is given a challenge that require either that both hands, or both eyes, are required on the phone. If the challenge is not met, the user is assumed to be the driver and the distracting phone functionality, including texting, is disabled. If the challenge is met, the user is assumed to be a passenger and the distracting phone functionality, including texting remains enabled.

An device for accelerating the conditioning process of a stringed musical instrument by causing such instrument to be continuously strummed and vibrated, whereby such vibrations are transmitted to the wooden body of the instrument, which causes the instrument to be prematurely aged and over time improves the consistency, richness, and quality of the sound produced by the instrument when played.

An optical connector assembly comprising (a) a plurality of identical connectors, each connector being connected to a jacketed optical cable, each connector comprising a generally rectangular housing having a top, a bottom and two sides, and having a plug end for insertion into a mating receptacle and a cable end for receiving an optical cable, the housing having a recess along each of the two sides; and (b) a clip holding the plurality of connectors together in a side-by-side relationship, the clip having a bottom portion, first and second end walls extending perpendicularly from the bottom portion, and one or more intermediate portions extending perpendicularly from the bottom portion between the first and second end walls, each of the one or more intermediate portions having a first face facing the first end wall and a second face facing the second end wall, wherein the first end wall and a first face of one of the one or more intermediate portions are received in the recess of one of the connectors and the second end wall and a second face of one of the one or more intermediate walls are received in the recess of another of the connectors such that the connectors are held in a side-by-side arrangement.

In one embodiment the present invention includes an umbrella-like device adapted to mount to a baby stroller or similar pushable vehicle. The present invention enables protection of the operator from inclement weather and consists of a protective cover that expands and retracts as needed, a support member for adjusting the height and angle of the cover, and an attaching means to enable coupling of a protection device to an existing support element of the pushable vehicle.

A point of care immunization system based upon microfluidics and micro-titration technologies to rapidly test a patient in order to ascertain an immunization profile so that vaccinations can be administered to address identified gaps. A point of care system comprised of uniquely shaped and color distinguishing sample and test cartridges, with said test cartridges configured to meet healthcare requirements of national governing bodies. A point of care system including an easy access vaccine storage device with indicators to provide data on viability of stored vaccines.

A thwartable link for a vertical fishing line includes a substantially tubularly shaped body having a first end and a second end and first and second opposed side walls extending between the first and second ends. Each of the side walls has an axially extending elongated slot passing therethrough. A knife blade is located within the interior of the tubular body adjacent the first end but facing the second end. The fishing line extends through the slots in the side walls and through the interior of the tubular body. A stop is attached to the line adjacent the first side of the tubular body preventing the line from being pulled through the elongated slot in the first side. A tether extends between the second end of the tubular body and the line. The tether is connected to the line on the same side as the stop means but is spaced therefrom. An elastic O-ring surrounding the tubular body temporarily retains the line adjacent the second end of the tubular member. Applying a tensioning force on the line on the second side of the body causes the line to slide axially in the slots toward the knife blade to be severed by the knife blade. A time release device in the tether disconnects the tether from the tubular member after a pre-selected period of time.

A modular fixture plate system comprising:

• • at least one interlocking fixture plate comprising at least one of a male end and a female end, wherein the male end comprises at least one male projection and the female end comprises at least one female recess; and
  • a docking plate comprising at least one of at least one male projection and at least one female recess;
  • wherein at least one male projection or female recess of the at least one interlocking fixture plate is interlocked with a mating one of the at least one male projection or the at least one female recess of the docking plate.

A handle assembly for a cleaning appliance such as a vacuum cleaner includes a flexible hose having a first end that is connectable to a main body of the cleaning appliance and a second end, a handle portion for maneuvering the handle assembly during use and a tubular wand. The second end of the flexible hose is connected to the handle portion, and the tubular wand is slidably mounted in the handle portion so as to be movable between a first position in which the tubular wand extends beyond the handle portion inside the flexible hose and a second position in which the tubular wand extends beyond the handle portion away from the flexible hose.

It is described a communication end device comprising (a) a radio transceiver comprising a receiver for receiving radio signals from a transmitting network entity of a cellular telecommunication network and a transmitter (110, 120, 130) for transmitting radio signals to a receiving network entity of the cellular telecommunication network, (b) a further receiver (140) for receiving a further radio signal, and (c) a control circuit (150, 162, 164), which is coupled to the radio transceiver and to the further receiver (140). The control circuit (150, 162, 164) is configured for generating a control signal for controlling the operation of the further receiver (140). Thereby, the control signal is based on a synchronization signal being related to a time dependent transmission scheme of the transmitter (110, 120, 130) and on an information about the current operational state of the radio transceiver. It is further described a method for controlling the operation of such a communication end device (100) and a program element and a computer-readable medium having stored such a program element, which is adapted for controlling and/or for carrying out this operation control method.

A method for controlling a selective catalytic reduction system (SCR) exploiting a set of predetermined trigger events (101) and a set point for the NOx concentration (102). At the occurrence of a trigger event (104), NOx concentration measurement downstream from the catalyst elements (2) is started (105) and the difference between the measured concentration and the set point is determined (106). If the difference is negative, the dosing of the reducing agent is decreased (107) and a new trigger event is waited for (103). If the difference is positive, the dosing of the reducing agent is increased (108). After system stabilization (109), anew measurement is started (110) and the concentration is compared to the result of the previous measurement (111). If the measured value is below the previous measured value, the same dosing is maintained (112). If the measured value is above the previous measured value, the dosing is decreased with an amount greater than the increase after the previous measurement (113). The invention also concerns an arrangement for SCR.

A pickup truck modification wherein the truck bed is effectively extended laterally by providing opposing, hingedly attached sidewalls. The sidewalls may be selectively positioned vertically or horizontally, and, when positioned horizontally, allow for positioning relatively wide loads. The truck bed is effectively widened as the sidewalls are laterally positioned in weight bearing relation by abutment members which depend from the sidewalls. Loads wider than the truck bed, but not substantially exceeding the additional width created by the laterally extended sidewalls, may be placed on the truck bed with the excess portion of the load supported by the sidewalls. When used in combination with an extendable ramp assembly, loading and unloading of bulky loads is greatly facilitated.

The present invention is a system and a method for collecting advertising data, as well as real-time monitoring and analysis of advertising performance using mobile terminals and a network.

The present invention relates to a computerized and automated system and method for monitoring and analyzing performance of advertisement campaigns use a mobile device or a computer and network to communicate with a server and implement an advertisement campaign through the planning, execution, monitoring and analysis and tuning stages. The advertisement campaign operates a campaign with advertisements in different media and provides a common computerized user interface for each of the campaign stages.

A scroll compressor is provided with a cavity in its back pressure chamber to increase a volume of the back pressure chamber. In this manner, at start-up, the back pressure chamber will not be effective to bias the two scroll members together until this enlarged volume is filled with a compressed refrigerant. This reduces the load on the electric motor at start-up.

A device for rotating with a rotatable first member includes a second member having a portion engageable with the first member. The portion has a first part and a second part which is resiliently biased away from the first part. The second member tightly engages the first member. There may be a device for measuring rotation of the shaft such as a potentiometer. The rotation measuring device may include an electrical connector for the potentiometer including a socket and a post which is pressable into the socket. The device may also include a rotationally adjustable connector. There may be a coupling connected to the second member which includes a third member with a portion having n sides and a fourth member with a portion having n sides which receives the portion of the third member in a mating relationship, thereby allowing the device to be adjusted to a total of at least m.n rotational positions. The second member preferably has a projection which slidably engages a slot in the third member allowing for non-coaxial rotation, and minimal backlash, of the device for measuring rotation relative to the first member.