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Context, or user intent, is used for improving targeting of advertisements and for generating competition among advertisers for valuable ad space. Advertisers can bid for placement on search results pages based on combinations of keywords and context categories, or keywords and contexts. Such bids are compared to one another so that appropriate ads can be selected and displayed. By taking context into account, improved ad targeting is accomplished.

In order to calibrate in amplitude and phase the individual transceiver elements (4) of an active antenna array for a mobile telecommunications network, each transceiver element including a transmit and a receive path (8, 10) coupled to an antenna element (12), each transceiver element includes a comparator (100) for comparing phase and amplitude of transmitted or received signals with reference signals in order to adjust the characteristics of the antenna beam. In order to provide an accurate means of reference signal distribution, a feed arrangement distributes the reference signals and includes a waveguide (50) of a predetermined length which is terminated at one end (52) in order to set up a standing wave system along its length, and a plurality of coupling points (56) at predetermined points along the length of the waveguide, which are each coupled to a comparator of a respective transceiver element.

In a telecommunications network including a gateway network element in communication with a control system and a user device, a system and method of controlling a data consumption rate of the user device including: a first control system node periodically transmitting a command to a second control system node, the message including information relating to a user's data usage, received from the gateway network node; in response to each command, the second control system node transmitting a reply message to the first control system node; controlling the transmission of the periodic commands according to a variable time interval; and the second control system node using the data usage information received in the periodic reply messages to control the data consumption of the user device. Preferably the control system conforms to a 3GPP Policy Charging Control Architecture and the first node is a PCEF and the second node is a PCRF. It is also preferable that the command is a DIAMETER protocol Accounting Request (ACR) command and the reply message is a DIAMETER protocol Accounting Answer (ACA) message.

In one embodiment, a processor comprises a branch resolution unit and a redirect recovery cache. The branch resolution unit is configured to detect a mispredicted branch operation, and to transmit a redirect address for fetching instructions from a correct target of the branch operation responsive to detecting the mispredicted branch operation. The redirect recovery cache comprises a plurality of cache entries, each cache entry configured to store operations corresponding to instructions fetched in response to respective mispredicted branch operations. The redirect recovery cache is coupled to receive the redirect address and, if the redirect address is a hit in the redirect recovery cache, the redirect recovery cache is configured to supply operations from the hit cache entry to a pipeline of the processor, bypassing at least one initial pipeline stage.

An exemplary media distribution reporting system is couplable through a network to a plurality of media players. The exemplary system comprises a memory storing a database having media usage data; and a second media reporting server, the second media reporting server coupled to the memory and adapted to receive from each media player, of the plurality of media players, corresponding data comprising a user identification, an identification of first media, an identification of a plurality of second media inserted into the first media, a date, a time, any user payment amount for the first media; the second media reporting server further adapted to combine the corresponding data from the plurality of media players to generate the media usage data; and the second media reporting server further adapted to generate a plurality of media usage reports for allocation of revenue and payment among a plurality of users, first media providers, and second media providers. Exemplary methods and software are also disclosed.

Inhaler counter (20) comprising a counter housing (390), a rocker arm (200) with a pawl (210), the rocker arm being pivotally supported by the housing and arranged to perform a rocker movement in response to a linear actuation motion, a return spring (220) for resetting the rocker arm, a ratchet wheel (230) engagable with the pawl to convert the movement of the rocker arm into an incremental rotational motion of an axle arrangement (240) advancing a display means (60), the axle arrangement further comprising a back rotation prevention means (280) in the form of a spring loaded friction brake and a worm gear, the display means comprising rotatable indicator means (120) with teeth that engage the worm-gear and a stationary scale.

Inhaler counter (20) comprising a counter housing (390), a rocker arm (200) with a pawl (210), the rocker arm being pivotally supported by the housing and arranged to perform a rocker movement in response to a linear actuation motion, a return spring (220) for resetting the rocker arm, a ratchet wheel (230) engagable with the pawl to convert the movement of the rocker arm into an incremental rotational motion of an axle arrangement (240) advancing a display means (60), the axle arrangement further comprising a back rotation prevention means (280) in the form of a spring loaded friction brake and a worm gear, the display means comprising rotatable indicator means (120) with teeth that engage the worm-gear and a stationary scale.

An apparatus includes: a receiving unit for receiving a sensor signal for a body of a user from a wearable apparatus; a controller for classifying a physical activity of the user as one of a plurality of predefined activity models based on the received sensor signal, and generating prediction information about the body of the user based on a result of the classifying and profile information about the user; and an output device for outputting health care information to the user based on the prediction information.

Context, or user intent, is used for improving targeting of advertisements and for generating competition among advertisers for valuable ad space. Advertisers can bid for placement on search results pages based on combinations of keywords and context categories, or keywords and contexts. Such bids are compared to one another so that appropriate ads can be selected and displayed. By taking context into account, improved ad targeting is accomplished.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide for media delivery and reporting. Modules are defined using a an extendable mark up language for first media, second media, and system users. A first module includes characteristics and requirements for first media and second media locations within the first media. A second module includes a second media description and requirements. A third module for each user includes second media preferences and strategies. Corresponding second media is determined for a selected user by searching and matching the second media preferences and strategies with the characteristics and requirements of the first and second modules. Selected first media and the corresponding second media are transmitted in the form of either at least two separate media packet streams, or as a combined first and second media packet stream with the corresponding second media embedded in the first media at least some of the determined second media locations.

A portable storage device with encryption protection is provided, including a memory interface connected to a data access host for inputting decryption information from the data access host and for outputting to the data access host, an encryption promotion unit connected to the memory interface for recording the data protection status, at least an encryption control unit connected to the encryption promotion unit for identifying data encryption code or signal, and issuing enabling or disabling control signal, a protection gate unit connected to the encryption control unit and the memory interface for enabling or disabling the data transmission to the memory interface according to the control signal from encryption control unit, and at least a protected data region and invalid data region connected to protection gate unit for the protected data region to output data to data access host when protection gate unit being enabled, and for invalid data region to output invalid data to data access host when protection gate unit being disabled, so that the portable storage device can achieve the objects of accurate and permanently effective encryption.

A retractable cover system for a pontoon boat comprising an expanding frame of U-shaped supports sliding in tracks along the sides of the boat, the U-shaped supports interconnected by expanding scissors. The bow and stern ends of the frame are provided with pivoting sections that include horizontal and angled U-shaped supports to define fabric-supporting and fabric-securing structure at the bow and stern of the boat when the frame is fully extended. The retracted frame and fabric cover self-store at the stern of the boat by tilting a pivot station portion of the track rearwardly.

Agents and methods for imaging a cell and / or a portion of tissue characterized by fibrosis, as well as to agents and methods for determining and / or diagnosing fibrotic diseases are disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein are polymer conjugates that can include a detectable label, a retinoid and a polymer. The polymer conjugates can be used to image a portion of tissue, deliver a detectable label to a portion of tissue or a cell and / or diagnosis a condition or disease.

A molding machine for providing flaskless molds comprising a drag flask (4) and a cope flask (3) is provided with a core setter (40) for placing cores in upwardly facing cavities of a mold located in the drag flask (4). The core setter (40) comprises a core mask (45) with pockets (49) selectively operable to hold and release cores (50), said core mask being supported by a holder (55) that is pivotally journalled around a horizontal axis to swing between a core-releasing position and a core-loading position. The core mask (45) faces downwardly towards the mold when it is in the core-releasing position and faces laterally away from said mold when it is in the core-loading position. The drag flask (4) is arranged to be movable in a substantially horizontal direction to and from a core-setting position directly under the core mask (45) in its core-releasing position. The drag flask (4) is arranged to be movable upwards to and downwards from the core mask (45) when it is in the core-setting position. When the core mask (4) has been loaded with the cores (50), it is swung to the core-releasing position. The drag flask (4) is then moved from its position under the core mask (45). The drag flask (4) is then moved up towards the core mask (45) and the cores (50) are pressed into the cavities (49) in the mold. The cores (50) are then released by the core setter (40) and the drag flask (4) moves back to its position under the cope flask (3).

The present invention describes a device for surveying a surface (104) in a real world coordinate system (111). The device comprises a pattern projecting unit (101) adapted for projecting a predefined pattern (105) onto the surface (104), an optical measurement system (102) adapted for determining positional and image data of a projected pattern (106) on the surface (104), wherein the positional and image data are indicative of the predefined pattern (105) in a measuring coordinate system (112), and a processing unit (103) adapted for determining transformation data based on the predefined pattern (105) and the determined positional and image data of the projected pattern (106). The transformation data allow a transformation between the real world coordinate system (111) and the measuring coordinate system (112) to thereby survey the surface (104).

A sensor-controlled system for an electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes at least one light emitting unit. The at least one light emitting unit operates at an emission state and a non-emission state alternately. The sensor-controlled system includes at least one sensor unit and at least one control unit. The at least one sensor unit is arranged for sensing surrounding luminance to generate a sensing signal during a period in which the at least one light emitting unit operates at the non-emission state. The at least one control unit is coupled to the at least one sensor unit, and is arranged for controlling luminous intensity of the at least one light emitting unit according to the sensing signal.

A method and system for estimating cardinalities for a plurality of columns in a database system is disclosed. The method and system include obtaining statistics collected for the plurality of columns. A first portion of the statistics indicates at least one relationship between at least a portion of the plurality of columns, while a second portion of the statistics includes single column statistics. The method and system also include utilizing the first portion and the second portion of the statistics to estimate the cardinality for the plurality of columns.

Skew rectification mechanism for fed paper. The skew rectification mechanism includes a first rotational shaft and a second rotational shaft arranged in parallel to a transverse reference axis of the paper. The rotational shafts are rotationally drivable by motors. A roller is coaxially fitted around each rotational shaft for guiding the paper to advance. In case of skew taking place in delivery of the paper, the first and second rotational shafts are rotated at different rotational speed to smoothly micro-rectify the skew of the paper.

A parallel kinematics mechanism is provided for uses such as robotics or machining. The mechanism has various limbs designed as elbow-linkages, at least some of which are actuatable, for moving an end component with multiple degrees of freedom. The mechanism advantageously facilitates an improved workspace-to-footprint ratio and a closed-form solution for the forward kinematics. The mechanism comprises a joint assembly having a plurality of revolute joints for connecting to at least three limbs. In various embodiments of the invention, the end component has three, four, five and six degrees of freedom.

A movable part locking jig is loaded into a cassette loader in a radiation image forming apparatus, and a lever is moved to project casing locking members from opposite side walls of a casing, thereby locking the movable part locking jig in the radiation image forming apparatus. Movable part locking members also projects to be brought into abutment against suction cups disposed near the cassette loader, thereby locking the suction cups. Then, the radiation image forming apparatus is moved to a desired location.

An antenna system includes an antenna array, a wireless transceiver module and a control module. The antenna array includes a first antenna and a second antenna coupled respectively to the wireless transceiver module. The wireless transceiver module sends and receives signals via the first antenna based on a first phase and sends and receives signals via the second antenna based on a second phase. The control module coupled to the wireless transceiver module, and controls the phase difference between the first phase and the second phase. The radiation pattern of the antenna array is modulated towards one pointing direction based on the phase difference.

The invention comprises a floor covering that can be washed and dried in conventional residential washing and drying equipment. The floor covering comprises a textile material and a non-skid thermoplastic coating on a surface of the textile material. The non-skid, thermoplastic polymer coating is washable and dryable at temperatures up to approximately 200° F. A method of making the floor covering is also disclosed.

The present invention relates to the field of Internet of Things (IoT), and provides a gas leakage detection method based on a compound IoT and an IoT system. According to the gas leakage detection method based on the compound IoT and the IoT system provided by the present invention, whether a gas pipeline of a user has gas leakage or not is judged via a user participation manner, the judgment manner is intelligent, the judgment result is accurate and thus the gas safety of the user is guaranteed.

A system for estimating cardinalities for a plurality of columns in a database system is disclosed. The system include obtaining statistics collected for the plurality of columns. A first portion of the statistics indicates at least one relationship between at least a portion of the plurality of columns, while a second portion of the statistics includes single column statistics. The system also include utilizing the first portion and the second portion of the statistics to estimate the cardinality for the plurality of columns.

A takeout mechanism for glassware forming machines includes: a supporting structure; an oscillating arm connected by a first end, in pivot form, to a movement transmission system to move the oscillating arm with an angular movement; and, a takeout tong head coupled at a second end of the oscillating arm. The oscillating arm comprises a hollow housing, a first fixed shaft coupled at the first end of the housing; first cam means coupled to the first fixed axis; a second rotating shaft coupled at the second end of the housing, spaced parallel to the first shaft, one end being coupled to the takeout tong head; second cam means coupled to the second rotating axis; and linkage means pivotally connecting the first cam means of said first fixed axis and said second cam means of said second rotating axis.

The present invention describes a device for surveying a surface (104) in a real world coordinate system (111). The device comprises a pattern projecting unit (101) adapted for projecting a predefined pattern (105) onto the surface (104), an optical measurement system (102) adapted for determining positional and image data of a projected pattern (106) on the surface (104), wherein the positional and image data are indicative of the predefined pattern (105) in a measuring coordinate system (112), and a processing unit (103) adapted for determining transformation data based on the predefined pattern (105) and the determined positional and image data of the projected pattern (106). The transformation data allow a transformation between the real world coordinate system (111) and the measuring coordinate system (112) to thereby survey the surface (104).

A barrel unit includes a barrel having an image sensing device and a photographing optical system built therein, a supporting member for pivotally supporting the barrel, a steel ball functioning as a pivot bearing portion provided between the barrel and the supporting member, and first and second actuators for giving driving forces to the barrel for shake correction. A gravity point of the barrel is located within an area enclosed by supporting points by first and second acting portions, to which the driving forces from the first and second actuators are given, and the steel ball. The barrel unit can be made more compact and more stably and precisely driven for shake correction.