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A lithographic apparatus comprises a substrate table that supports a substrate having alignment marks on a surface thereof. The apparatus further comprises a frame moveable relative to the substrate to provide for a scanning or stepping mode of operation. An array of projection systems is disposed across the frame for projecting respective patterned beams onto a target portion of the substrate. A plurality of alignment mark detectors are attached to the frame and are moveable with respect to the frame using respective linear drive mechanisms. A position sensor is associated with each alignment mark detector for determining the position of the detector relative to the frame. A control system is responsible for both initial positioning of the detectors above alignment mark patterns on the substrate, and for dynamic alignment of the frame and substrate during a lithographic process.

A device for reducing the number of motion estimation operations in performing motion compensated prediction includes a motion estimator, a motion compensated prediction device and a processing element. The motion estimator is configured to extract a motion vector from a macroblock of a video frame. The macroblock includes inter modes which are block sizes. The motion compensated prediction device is configured to generate a prediction macroblock based on the motion vector by analyzing a corresponding macroblock in a reference frame. The processing element communicates with the motion estimator and the motion compensated prediction device. The processing element also compares a distortion value to a first predetermined threshold and selects a first encoding mode among first and second encoding modes without evaluating the second encoding mode based upon the comparison of the distortion value to the first predetermined threshold.

A vacuum seed meter for metering individual seeds at consistent intervals. The seed meter employs an improved seed disk defining a plurality of seed attachment holes for holding seeds on the disk via a vacuum attachment force. Each seed attachment hole is configured to allow a seed to be held against one side of the disk without permitting the seed to extend entirely through the attachment hole and protrude from the opposite side of the disk. In addition, the seed disk is configured to provide enhanced resistance to bending. No gaskets or brushes that maintain contact with the seed disk are required. The seed meter also employs an improved second-seed eliminator disposed alongside the seed disk. The second-seed eliminator presents a substantially smooth leading edge that is configured to contact a second seed held by an attachment hole, thereby decoupling the second seed from the disk. The second-seed eliminator can be shifted via contact with a seed firmly attached to the seed disk, thereby preventing shearing of the seed by the seed eliminator.

The invention relates to a laser rotary-cut drilling device. The output end of a laser is provided with a beam expander; the output end of the beam expander is provided with a 45-degree total reflection mirror; the output end of the 45-degree total reflection mirror is provided with an optical rotation system; the optical rotation system comprises a first wedge prisma, a second wedge prisma, a third wedge prisma and a fourth wedge prisma; the first wedge prisma and the second wedge prisma have the same wedge angles; the first wedge prisma or the second wedge prisma is connected with a vertical straight-line motion mechanism; the third wedge prisma and the fourth wedge prisma have the same wedge angles; the third wedge prisma or the fourth wedge prisma is connected with a rotation mechanism; the output end of the optical rotation system is provided with a focus lens; and the focus lens is just opposite to a processing platform. The device is used for performing laser rotary-cut drilling on a workpiece, and can process straight holes, variable taper holes and irregular taper holes, so a laser drilling effect of variable sizes, controllable taper and smooth edges is achieved.

The invention discloses a three-dimensional similarity simulation test method including the steps: A, test-piece preparation; B, loading; and C, excavation and observation. By the method, complex distribution phenomena of coal bed stress in different roof movement phases during underground excavation can be simulated, and large-inclination-angle ore bed test pieces can be manufactured more conveniently and effectively, so that rock masses can be guaranteed to be under the three-directional stress condition in the whole excavation process, underground space excavation under more working conditions can be studied, the height on the earth surface of a whole system is decreased, construction cost is lower, and the system is more stable.

The invention discloses a three-way load large-scale three-dimensional analog simulation test system. The system comprises a test piece box and a counter-force system. The test piece box can change into different sizes through the flexible arrangement of a screw hole belt, different testing requirements are met, and the counter-force system comprises a concrete counter-force pool which is located under the ground and a counter-force which is fixed with the counter-force pool. According to the system, complex distribution phenomena of coal seam stress in different moving stages of top plates during underground mining can be simulated, the method is convenient to produce high inclination-angle ledge test pieces, the effect is good, during the overall mining process, rock mass exists under the condition of three-dimensional stress, underground space excavation under multiple working conditions can be studied, the height of the whole system above the ground surface is reduced, the construction cost is low, and the system is stable.

The present invention provides a screen printable thermosetting composition for forming thermally conductive interface and a method of using the same. The composition is used to promote the transfer of heat from a source of heat such as an electronic device to a heat dissipation device such as a heat sink. The composition comprises by weight from about 35% to about 75% of a thermal curing vinyl terminated siloxane material, from about 0.005% to about 5% catalyst, from about 10% to about 30% hydrocarbon solvent and from about 20% to about 70% conductive filler.

One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that supports vector operations on a multi-threaded microprocessor. During operation, the system detects a vector instruction in a program. The system maps this vector instruction onto the thread contexts of the multi-threaded microprocessor. As part of the mapping process, the system splits the vector instruction across a set of threads that execute in parallel and generates a set of instructions for the set of threads. This mapping process allows the vector instruction to be executed efficiently across multiple threads.

The embodiment of the invention provides a data transmission method for an uplink chain in wireless communication. When MAC-es SDU needs to be cut and processed, an MAC-es SDU is cut by an MAC-es protocol entity of a terminal side; and HARQ is mixed and automatically retransmitted by the MAC-es protocol entity of the terminal side. The embodiment of the invention also provides a data transmission method for an uplink chain in wireless communication, which is as follows: receiving MAC-es PDU transmitted by the MAC-es protocol entity of a network side; detecting MAC-es SDU segment cut in MAC-es PDU by the MAC-es protocol entity of the network side; carrying out reordering, macro diversity and combination on the MAC-es PDU; carrying out segment package on the MAC-es SDU segment; and carrying out demux on the MAC-es SDU. By cutting and segment package, the invention can solve the problems that the MAC-es protocol entity of the terminal side only supports the sizes of several fixed and limited RLC PDU, and has no function of cutting the PLC PDU.

Variable bit size run length encoding (“RLE”) is used to encode uninterrupted runs of adjacent first symbols and adjacent second symbols within a sequence that may represent an image. The symbols may be 1s and 0s. The bit size used to encode a run length for a current run is varied in dependence on the bit sized used or required to encode a run length of a previous run of the same symbol type. Further, an image to be encoded may be transformed into an image/bit sequence representing changes from line to line in the image. By so transforming the image, the correlation from run length to run length of like colours is increased, thereby improving the efficiency of the variable bit size RLE.

The invention relates to swinging inductors of a stepped-gap construction. We describe an inductor core structure having first and second core segments, constructed and arranged such that distal ends of legs of the first core segment are paired with distal ends of legs of the second core segment in an opposing relation. The at least one distal ends of the first core segment has a ridge projecting therefrom and is paired with the at least one distal ends of the second core segment which has a ridge projecting therefrom in an opposing relation, such that opposingly paired projecting ridges form a cross arrangement.

An improved dispenser bag, suitable for use as a pastry bag or mortar bag is disclosed. The bag is a flexible and conical-shaped with a first end opening formed by truncation of the bag near the apex of the cone and a second opening at the opposite end. In embodiments the surface of the bag is split a distance longitudinally from the second opening for a distance and can be releasable opened and closed with a fastener. The lateral opening allows easy access to the interior region of the bag for filing and the removal or insertion of a tubular tip. An extended flap member is attached to the inside surface of the bag and is formed to extend inside of, and across, the split, so as to minimize loss of material through the split.

The invention discloses a device and a method for testing the mechanical properties of a ceramic material under a constraint condition and belongs to the field of mechanical property test. The device comprises a force applying device, a constraining device and a data acquiring and processing system, wherein the force applying device comprises an alternating-current motor, a speed reducer, a firstsupporting bracket, a second supporting bracket, a supporting plate, a bearing, a coupler, a ball screw, a moveable nuts, a transmission platform, a force applying pressing head, a workbench, a firstpedestal and a first pressure sensor; the constraining device comprises a second pedestal, a first supporting plate, a second supporting plate, a baffle plate B, a loading component I, a loading component II and a second pressure sensor; the second pedestal of the constraining device is fixed on the workbench of the force applying device; and the data acquiring and processing system is respectively connected with the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor. According to the device, a stress is applied to the ceramic material by using a rigid material. The device is simple in structure, flexible, light and portable; and the test on the mechanical properties of the ceramic material is realized.

The invention discloses a three-direction loading large-scale three-dimensional analog simulation test sampling method. The method includes the steps: (1) inclining a test piece case; (2) obtaining prefabricated test piece stress measuring points to arrange the position of a pressure sensor; (3) obtaining the optimal proportion of similar materials of each stratum; (4) sequentially containing each stratum until all rock stratums are contained in the test piece case; and meanwhile, arranging the sensor and an oil sac in a test piece; and (6) enabling the test piece box to recover to the horizontal position after the similar materials are dried. By means of the method, complex distribution of coal seam stress in different top plate moving stages during underground excavation can be simulated, manufacturing large-inclination-angle ore bed test pieces is more convenient and effective, rock mass can be stored under the conditions of three-dimensional stress in the whole mining process, and underground space excavation under more operating conditions can be researched. In addition, the aboveground height of the whole system is decreased, and the system is lower in manufacturing cost and more stable.

A method of operating a circuit is disclosed. The method generally comprises the steps of (A) generating a particular policy of a plurality of policies by a lookup operation on a first transaction request received by the circuit, (B) generating a second transaction request for use by a memory external to the circuit based upon the first transaction request and the particular policy in response to a first cache signal of the first transaction request having a non-cacheable state and (C) searching a plurality of address tags for cache data cached within the circuit for a match with the first transaction request in response to the first cache signal having a cacheable state.

A self-adaptive control method for logical strips based on a multi-channel solid-state non-volatile storage device is provided. The method includes the following steps. Storage space of every channel is divided into a plurality of storage units of equal size. At least one logical strip is set by which the storage units with discrete physical addresses across the channels are organized into a continuous logical space, and a logical strip variable is set for determining the storage units organized by the logical strip. Historical operation information of the storage device is obtained statistically, and the logical strip variable is dynamically adjusted according to the obtained operation information. During data interaction, the data is divided according to the logical strip variable, the divided data is mapped to the storage units of every channel, and parallel reading and writing operations are performed among the channels.

A round crab pot provides crabs easy access from all directions, while strongly discouraging exit except by crabs of nonallowable small size. The pot may be of variable weight and size for commercial or individual use. The pot frame has an interchangeable top and bottom kept parallel by perpendicular supporting posts. The pot entrance occupies the entire height and circumference. The entrance is formed by a plurality of elongated spring steel rods connected to the top and/or bottom of the frame. The rods are positioned to slant inwardly toward the center of the pot and are connected by spring steel wire and a thin plastic medium. Thus, the entrance exhibits a spring-like tension as crabs enter. In a first variation, the rods are connected to only one end of the frame. Crabs may enter at ground level with the rods extending from the top of the pot, slanting inward and downward toward the center. By reversing the top and bottom, crabs may enter by walking up the rods. Rods of a lesser length may be attached to both the top and bottom of the pot. Crabs walk up the rods to the midpoint of the height of the pot and drop into the center. In both variations, the rods will not allow the crabs to exit.

This invention relates in general to a portable work supporting and rotating apparatus for rotatable support of elongate workpieces of various diameters to be worked. The device having a longitudinally extending base frame with a fixed member and a movable member being disposed in generally parallel and spaced relation. A plurality of rollers are journaled on the fixed and movable members to rotatably support the elongated workpieces axially parallel to said rollers between the fixed and movable members. A means for moving the movable member in a transverse relationship with the fixed member is provided to increase or decrease a space between the fixed and movable members. A drive unit is operatively connected to one of the plurality of rollers permitting the workpiece to be rotated about a longitudinal axis.

The present invention broadly comprises a propeller having a blade assembly with a plurality of linking members operatively connected to change dimensions of the blade assembly as the linking members are moved with respect to one another. It further includes a blade surface operatively arranged to cover at least a portion of the blade assembly and to change shape in response to the changes in the dimensions for the blade assembly.

The invention relates to the method for dealing with the validation information of the mailing article as well as the hand held type collector for the mailing information. The method includes following steps: the hand held type collector collects the mailing information of the mailing articles: generating the mailing information; processing the mailing validation information; the completion of processing the mailing validation information. The method realizes the data sharing in the whole mailing procedure and providing the mutual check of the information between the postman and the user. The collector including the microprocessor possesses the scanner head for the two-dimension bar code and the blue teeth module. The address multiplexing is realized. The invention device possesses the features of large capability, the wide encoding region, high relaibility etc.