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An automated three dimensional mapping and display system for a diagnostic ultrasound system is presented. According to the invention, ultrasound probe position registration is automated, the position of each pixel in the ultrasound image in reference to selected anatomical references is calculated, and specified information is stored on command. The system, during real time ultrasound scanning, enables the ultrasound probe position and orientation to be continuously displayed over a body or body part diagram, thereby facilitating scanning and images interpretation of stored information. The system can then record single or multiple ultrasound free hand two-dimensional (also “2D”) frames in a video sequence (clip) or cine loop wherein multiple 2D frames of one or more video sequences corresponding to a scanned volume can be reconstructed in three-dimensional (also “3D”) volume images corresponding to the scanned region, using known 3D reconstruction algorithms. In later examinations, the exact location and position of the transducer can be recreated along three dimensional or two dimensional axis points enabling known targets to be viewed from an exact, known position.

An apparatus, system, and method where the ultrasound transducer position registration is automated, calculates the position of each pixel in the ultrasound image in reference to the predetermined anatomical reference points (AR) and can store the information on demand. The graphic interface associated with the ultrasound image allows for the instant display of selected targets position coordinates relative to anatomical reference points, in the ultrasound images. This system would significantly reduce the ultrasound examination time, by eliminating the time consuming manual labeling of images and speeding up the target finding at subsequent examinations, enhance correlation capability with other diagnostic imaging modalities like CT scans, MRI, mammograms, decrease human errors and fatigue, provide an easy, uniform, method of communicating the target position among healthcare providers.

A liquid metal evaporation source for use in Molecular Beam Epitaxy and related metal vacuum deposition techniques. An evaporator is maintained at a high temperature to evaporate a liquid metal, a reservoir for holding the liquid metal source is maintained at a temperature above the melting point of the metal but below the temperature in the evaporator, and a hollow transport tube connecting the evaporator and reservoir is maintained at a temperature between these temperatures. The reservoir is in the shape of a hollow cylinder with a close-fitting cylindrical piston which is used to force the liquid metal through the hollow transport tube into the evaporator. The liquid metal will not flow past the piston seal if a suitably small gap is formed between the piston and the reservoir walls wherein the surface tension of the liquid metal will exceed its hydrostatic pressure against the piston thus forming a leak-tight seal.

An electrical connector can be fitted with either an electric wire cover (40) or a component installation cover (30), the choice of cover corresponding to the presence or absence of an electrical component (39) in the corresponding connector housing. The electric wire cover (40) or the component installation cover (30) are installed detachably and, as a result, the relatively expensive connector housing (10) is provided with shared components which can be adapted to the intended use.

Methods of making fiber-containing prepregs are described. The methods may include the steps of providing a plurality of fibers, and applying a reactive resin composition to the plurality of fibers to make a mixture of the plurality of fibers and the resin composition. The reactive resin composition may include at least one of monomers and oligomers capable of polymerizing into a polymerized resin matrix. The mixture may be heated to a polymerization temperature where the monomers, oligomers, or both polymerize to form a fiber-resin amalgam that includes the polymerized resin matrix. The fiber-resin amalgam may be formed into the fiber-containing prepreg. Also described are methods of forming a fiber-reinforced composite that includes the prepreg.

Enhanced Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) functionality, including programmable digital domain modulators and demodulators for dynamic channel assignment, is incorporated into Fiber Nodes (FNs) or mini Fiber Nodes (mFNs), yielding enhanced Fiber Nodes (eFNs). These eFns distribute CMTS functionality deep into Hybrid-Fiber-Coax Networks (HFCN) rather than centralizing the CMTS functions within a single location. Moving the cable modem terminations closer to the subscribers shortens the analog RF paths required to support cable modems. Communication of both subscriber data and CMTS control data is performed over Ethernet-compatible packet networks between the field-based CMTSs and an upstream facility (e.g., the Head End), which includes an Internet gateway. Packet data for multiple subscriber cable modems is easily compressed and merged over common network paths, reducing cabling plant complexity and increasing bandwidth utilization. This approach dramatically reduces the infrastructure cost per cable modem. Distributing CMTS functionality among multiple eFNs also reduces demands on already stretched resources at the Head End for space, power, and HVAC. For HFCN channels containing signals with modulation or encoding schemes that are unknown or best processed upstream, the invention also provides for tunneling their spectrum over the same packet network as used for the cable modem data. The channels to he tunneled are isolated using digital receivers, translated to baseband, their data framed, merged with cable modem subscriber data, and transmitted over the packet network. Upstream, the framed channel data is parsed and the original channel spectrum reconstructed to permit information recovery.

The present invention provides a method for the preparation of steel sheets to be fabricated into a welded steel blank. The method includes procuring at least one pre-coated first steel sheet and one pre-coated second steel sheet, made up of a steel substrate and a pre-coating made up of an intermetallic alloy layer in contact with the steel substrate, topped by a layer of aluminum metal or aluminum alloy or aluminum-based alloy, the first sheet having a principal face, an opposite principal face, and at least one secondary face, the second sheet having a principal face, an opposite principal face and at least one secondary face, positioning the first and second sheets, leaving a gap of between 0.02 and 2 mm between the secondary faces and facing each other, the mating of the first and second sheets defining a median plane perpendicular to the principal faces of the first sheet and the second sheet, then removing the layers of metal alloy by melting and vaporization simultaneously on the principal faces, in a peripheral zone of the sheets, the peripheral zones being the zones of the principal faces closest in relation to the median plane located one on either side of it.

An enhanced mechanism for via stub elimination in printed wiring boards (PWBs) and other substrates employs laser resin activation to provide selective via plating. In one embodiment, the resin used in insulator layers of the PWB contains spinel-based non-conductive metal oxide. Preferably, only insulator layers through which vias will pass contain the metal oxide. Those layers are registered and laser irradiated at via formation locations to break down the metal oxide and release metal nuclei. Once these layers are irradiated, all layers of the PWB or subcomposite are laid up and laminated. The resulting composite or subcomposite is subsequently drilled through and subjected to conventional PWB fabrication processes prior to electroless copper plating and subsequent copper electroplating. Because metal nuclei were released only in the via formation locations of the appropriate layers, plating occurs in the via barrels only along those layers and partially plated vias are created without stubs.

A modifiable jewelry piece including a strand and one or more adjustable retainers. The adjustable retainers include an interior structure configured to establish a frictional engagement with the outer surface of the strand. The jewelry piece wearer may select the location of the placement of the adjustable retainer anywhere along the length of the strand. The interior structure may be a solid or semi-solid having high surface tension or rough surface profile. The interior structure may alternatively be a mechanical capturing device. The jewelry piece also includes one or two end connectors having a slot and flange arrangement for easy passage of beads thereover only when desired. The flange and slot are arranged for alignment with threaded and flanged beads.

An orthopedic device in the form of a circumferential walker (2100) includes a first member (2120) (posterior shell) and a second member (2102) (dorsal shell) corresponding to the first member (2120). An outsole (2148) or plantar shell portion (2144) is attached to, or formed on or with the posterior shell (2120). An expansion joint (2126) is positioned in the posterior shell (2120) or dorsal shell (2102) to expand to accommodate larger sized lower legs. The dorsal and posterior shells (2102, 2120) may include flexible or resilient edge portions (1110, 2124) to reduce pressure points and to further accommodate users having larger sized lower legs. The dorsal shell (2102) also includes a flexible or resilient connecting portion (2114) to accommodate users having larger ankles and feet and to reduce or eliminate the formation of a pressure point along the dorsal shell (2102). Quick-connecting buckle assemblies (1148, 1250) can be provided to allow a user to quickly don and doff the orthopedic device.

A universal system for testing different semiconductor devices provides a probe head with a probe pattern that may be used to test different test patterns formed on different semiconductor devices. Each of a plurality of bumps or pads of the test pattern contacts a corresponding probe of the probe head to enable the semiconductor device to be tested. The universal probe head may additionally or alternatively include a substrate design on the probe head that provides a pattern on the substrate of the probe head that may be used in conjunction with different patterns formed on a plurality of different printed circuit boards for testing different semiconductor devices.

The present invention relates to a tool for shaping a workpiece. The tool has two pivotally connected arms that are stroked between open and closed positions. Each arm has a handle, an intermediate coupling portion and a working portion. One working portion has a cutting block with a face and two sidewalls that form a pair of spaced apart cutting edges. The other working portion has a pair of spaced apart ramp or wedge shaped blades with cutting edges that are aligned to shearingly engage the cutting edges of the cutting block. The tool is stroked to its open position to align the cutting block with the workpiece. The tool is then stroked to its closed position to form a pair of opposed flaps in the workpiece. The flaps form a slot having a desired width. The tool preferably includes a depth adjustment mechanism for selectively setting the tool to open to a desired intermediate position so that when the tool is aligned with the workpiece it will cut the workpiece to a desired depth.

A method for the preparation of steel sheets for fabricating a welded steel blank is provided. The method includes procuring at least two pre-coated steel sheets, each having a pre-coating of an intermetallic alloy layer, topped by a layer of aluminum metal or aluminum alloy or aluminum-based alloy. The sheets have a principal face, an opposite principal face, and at least one secondary face. The sheets are positioned so a gap between 0.02 and 2 mm exists between the secondary faces. The secondary faces face each other. The positioning of the first and second sheets defines a median plane perpendicular to the principal faces. Layers of metal alloy are removed by melting and vaporization simultaneously on the principal faces, in a peripheral zone of the sheets, the peripheral zones being the zones of the principal faces closest in relation to the median plane.

Methods of making a fiber-containing prepregs may include drawing unsized fibers from a batch of molten glass. The method may also include applying a sizing composition to the unsized fibers to form a plurality of sized fibers, where the sizing composition includes a first polymerization agent for polymerizing caprolactam. The method may further include weaving the plurality of sized fibers into a fabric. Another step may include melting a reactive resin composition to form a melted reactive resin composition, where the reactive resin composition may include caprolactam. The melted reactive resin composition may be applied to the fabric. The method may further include heating the fabric and the melted reactive resin composition to a polymerization temperature, where the caprolactam polymerizes to form a fiber-resin amalgam including a polyamide. Another step may be to form the fiber-resin amalgam into the fiber-containing prepreg.

An apparatus, system, and method where the ultrasound transducer position registration is automated, calculates the position of each pixel in the ultrasound image in reference to the predetermined anatomical reference points (AR) and can store the information on demand. The graphic interface associated with the ultrasound image allows for the instant display of selected targets position coordinates relative to anatomical reference points, in the ultrasound images. This system would significantly reduce the ultrasound examination time, by eliminating the time consuming manual labeling of images and speeding up the target finding at subsequent examinations, enhance correlation capability with other diagnostic imaging modalities like CT scans, MRI, mammograms, decrease human errors and fatigue, provide an easy, uniform, method of communicating the target position among healthcare providers.

The invention relates to a simulation bicycle field environmental training and body building device, comprising a mechanical part and a control part which are connected with each other by a circuit, and the mechanical part includes a road simulation device and a bicycle body arranged thereon, the bicycle body is fixed on the road simulation device through a supporting device, and a loading device is disposed on the bicycle body. Compared with the prior art, the device has the advantages that: 1) the device can simulate a specific environment indoors and reduce the environmental pollution, and is more environment-friendly, energy-saving and secure. 2) The device is a trainer or a body builder, and can simulate a plurality of true road conditions and surroundings, and has the visual and aural virtual reality function to a certain extent. 3) A generator is driven to generate power by wheels, the power generated during the training of athletes can simultaneously drive a fan, different wind speeds can be realized, and energy sources can be saved. And 4) the trainer adopts a simple and realizable structure to achieve functions, and has advantages of power saving, low cost and high performance price ratio when in use.

An enhanced mechanism for via stub elimination in printed wiring boards (PWBs) and other substrates employs laser resin activation to provide selective via plating. In one embodiment, the resin used in insulator layers of the PWB contains spinel-based non-conductive metal oxide. Preferably, only insulator layers through which vias will pass contain the metal oxide. Those layers are registered and laser irradiated at via formation locations to break down the metal oxide and release metal nuclei. Once these layers are irradiated, all layers of the PWB or subcomposite are laid up and laminated. The resulting composite or subcomposite is subsequently drilled through and subjected to conventional PWB fabrication processes prior to electroless copper plating and subsequent copper electroplating. Because metal nuclei were released only in the via formation locations of the appropriate layers, plating occurs in the via barrels only along those layers and partially plated vias are created without stubs.

An enhanced mechanism is disclosed for via stub elimination in printed wiring boards (PWBs) and other substrates. In one embodiment, the substrate includes a plurality of insulator layers and internal conductive traces. First and second through-holes extend completely through the substrate and respectively pass through first and second ones of the internal conductive traces, which are at different depths within the substrate. Photolithographic techniques are used to generate plated-through-hole (PTH) plugs of controlled, variable depth in the through-holes before first and second conductive vias are respectively plated onto the first and second through-holes. The depth of these PTH plugs is controlled (e.g., using a photomask and / or variable laser power) to prevent the first and second conductive vias from extending substantially beyond the first and second internal conductive traces, respectively, and thereby prevent via stubs from being formed in the first place. This advantageously eliminates the costly and time consuming process of via stub backdrilling.

A coupling for connecting flexible hoses together is provided. The coupling includes male and female fittings both of which include integral shank and quick disconnect coupling portions. The shank portions of the male and female fittings each being insertable at least partially in a respective one of the flexible hoses for securing the fittings to the hoses. The coupling portion of the male fitting including a stem and the coupling portion of the female fitting being configured to receive and non-threadably engage the stem of the male fitting. The coupling portion of the male fitting including a collar movable between locked and unlocked positions such that in the locked position the male and female fittings are securely engaged and in the unlocked position the stem portion of male fitting can be selectively decoupled from the coupling portion of the female fitting.

One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates security-enabled content caching. The system operates by first receiving a request from a user at a cache server for restricted content, wherein the cache server stores content for an application server. Next, the system determines if the restricted content is located on the cache server. If so, the system determines if the user is authorized to access the restricted content. If the user is authorized to access the restricted content, the system provides the restricted content to the user from the cache server. Providing the restricted content from the cache server eliminates the time consuming operations involved in requesting and receiving the restricted content from the application server.

Methods of making a fiber-containing prepregs may include drawing unsized fibers from a batch of molten glass. The method may also include applying a sizing composition to the unsized fibers to form a plurality of sized fibers, where the sizing composition includes a first polymerization agent for polymerizing caprolactam. The method may further include weaving the plurality of sized fibers into a fabric. Another step may include melting a reactive resin composition to form a melted reactive resin composition, where the reactive resin composition may include caprolactam. The melted reactive resin composition may be applied to the fabric. The method may further include heating the fabric and the melted reactive resin composition to a polymerization temperature, where the caprolactam polymerizes to form a fiber-resin amalgam including a polyamide. Another step may be to form the fiber-resin amalgam into the fiber-containing prepreg.

The invention provides a device and method for actuating electrical switches remotely. The device is removably attached to the switch and is actuated through the transfer of a user's force. The user is able to remain physically removed from the switch site obviating need for protective equipment. The device and method allow rapid, safe actuation of high-voltage or high-current carrying electrical switches or circuit breakers.

Disclosed herein is a jig for solder ball attachment capable of sensing whether missing balls occur by electrical sensing using an electrical sensor structure in which a conductive thin film is embedded in the jig and electrically sensing whether abnormal solder balls, for example, large ball / small ball / ball size are attached, without confirming whether abnormal solder balls, for example, large ball / small ball / ball size are attached by vision one by one, thereby shortening operating time and improving workability.

The invention discloses a debugging method and a debugging system for an embedded system. The debugging method comprises the following steps: setting a debugging mode; mapping a download link space for a to-be-debugged program file to a random access storage instead of mapping to a quick flashing storage according to the debugging mode; receiving the to-be-debugged program file and storing the to-be-debugged program file in the random access storage; receiving a debugging instruction, running the debugging instruction and debugging the to-be-debugged program file. According to the debugging method and the debugging system for the embedded system provided by the invention, the speed of downloading the to-be-debugged program file during a debugging process is increased, and the service life of the embedded system is prolonged.

A system and method are provided for the delivery of perishable products such as dairy products wherein the system combines a wholesale distribution network with a residential delivery network. A delivery hub receives perishable products from a distributor and stores and packages same for downstream delivery to the customers subscribing to the system. The system incorporates the use of low cost operational components and a low overhead, delivery-only storefront or facility. Additionally, two primary low cost operational components would be utilized, namely a low-cost delivery vehicle 15, such as an electric passenger sedan, and low-cost, long-lasting delivery packages 16, such as iceless cooler cases. The cooler cases are preferably provided as iceless cases that incorporate a gel technology that is pre-cooled at the storefront by a refrigeration unit wherein the cases 16 and gel technology retain the low temperature for an extended cooling time for delivery.

The invention discloses a three-dimensional postweld weld stress processing system based on machine vision. The three-dimensional postweld weld stress processing system is constituted by a driving mechanism, a crosshead shoe, a rotating mechanism, and a double-camera acquisition device. A stepping motor is used to drive the crosshead shoe to carry out postweld weld precision positioning, and a servo direct current motor is used to control moving of a robot body. The rotating mechanism is cooperated with the crosshead shot to realize three-dimensional motion. The driving mechanism, the crosshead shot, the rotating mechanism, and the double-camera acquisition device are cooperated with each other to realize accurate tracking and stress processing of an ultrasonic impact gun in three-dimensional space. The three-dimensional postweld weld stress processing system is used to effectively solve problems of conventional postweld processing ways such as low precision, low efficiency, and inability of realizing multi-directional weld processing, and is used to improve the quality of the postweld weld.

The invention discloses a medical care channel for atomizing, spraying and disinfecting by using protective gas and disinfectant. The medical care channel is composed of a gate, a box body, an interval sealing isolation plate, a protective gas spraying and recycling system, a disinfectant spraying and recycling system, a channel monitoring room and an intelligent control circuit system, and is suitable for medical workers wearing bubble type positive pressure medical protective clothing to pass. When a pollution area is formed, the medical workers firstly close an electric respirator, start amicro oxygen tank carried in the protective clothing to supply oxygen, and communicate a one-way exhaust valve pipe opening in the protective clothing with a protective clothing one-way exhaust pipe in the channel box body to form an expiration discharge passage independent of the internal space of the sealed channel box body; then the channel system uses nitrogen as the protective gas to spray and discharge oxygen, and uses 70% -75% ethanol as the disinfectant to atomize, spray and disinfect; and finally, the nitrogen is used for spraying and drying, and the sprayed nitrogen and ethanol are synchronously recycled, so that the medical care channel provides support equipment guarantee for improving the safety, comfort and convenience of the medical workers wearing the protective clothing inhospitals.

A method and apparatus for applying ink to a printed circuit board having raised pads defining pad edges according to a solder mask pattern. The method includes flooding the printed circuit board with ink such that the ink is able to advance to the edge of the pad and stop near or at the edge of the pad and does not climb onto the raised pad.

The invention provides a composite plate assembly, which comprises a first composite plate, a second composite plate capable of being pressed to adhere to and integrally buckled with the first composite plate, and a buckling unit. The buckling unit comprises a buckling arm which is in integral butt joint with an end side of a lower metal layer of the first composite plate and a matching componentwhich is integrally arranged on the second composite plate and capable of being buckled with an end part of the buckling part. A structure design that the first and second composite plates are tightlybuckled by embedment, overlapping, gluing as well as the buckling unit solves the problems of time and spaced occupation for standing to wait for solidification and the like and allows the whole assembly to effectively save construction operation time, high splicing efficiency and quality and the like.