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The present invention relates to an analyzer, a system, a method, and a computer-readable medium for defining a preferred group of users, wherein the group is defined in the following way. The analyzer receives data from a data network node, which may be e.g. a (plurality of) data-base(s). After receiving the data, there is determined a social network of the users and a set of parameters for each user. The set of parameters may comprise e.g. an innovator score, a repeat user score and a social influence score. After the above determination, there is determined the preferred group of users based on the social network and the set of parameters. The information (or indication) of the preferred group of users may be utilized in various marketing activities (e.g. product launch or churn management).

A refraction-type LED ceiling lamp, especially a plate-type ceiling lamp which is used on an indoor ceiling, includes primarily a fiber light guide plate, a reflection surface of which is provided with multiple chip-shape reflection elements, distributed in arrays. A chip size of the reflection elements decreases gradually toward an entrance surface by a geometric series; whereas, a gap between the reflection elements increases gradually. A reflection curve of the reflection element allows light to be projected out uniformly and a required illumination angle to be achieved.

A method and apparatus for determining a control resource set for system information in a wireless communication system is provided. A user equipment (UE) receives a configuration of control resource set (CORESET) for remaining system information (RMSI) via a synchronization signal (SS) block from a network, and determines the control resource set for the RMSI according to the configuration. The SS block may include a physical broadcast channel (PBCH). A time and frequency location of a common search space (CSS) for the RMSI may be aligned with the SS block by at least one of time division multiplexing (TDM) or frequency division multiplexing (FDM).

A method and system for indexing physical channels in an OFDMA system where one OFDM symbol includes a plurality of subcarriers and one TTI includes a plurality of OFDM symbols are provided. A total number of subcarriers per OFDM symbol are divided into N groups. A kth group is selected from the N groups in each OFDM symbol of a TTI, and a physical channel corresponding to a set of subcarriers indexed with predetermined values, included in the kth groups of the TTI is indexed with an ordered pair (N, k).

Methods, apparatus, media and signals for assigning frequency channels to a beam in a multi-beam cellular communications system are disclosed. One method involves receiving an indication of channel quality representing a channel quality in the second region, of a frequency channel used in the first region to communicate with the source. The method further involves handing off the frequency channel to a transceiver in the second region to cause the transceiver in the second region to use the frequency channel to communicate with the source in the second region, in response to the indication representing at least a pre-determined minimum channel quality.

Pre-fabricated wall, ceiling and roof panels for use in building construction have a metal framework, metal interior bracing as needed and may include internal electrical, water and gas supply conduits enabling simple and efficient building construction. A method for manufacturing the pre-fabricated building panels includes constructing a metal panel framework with internal structural bracing and placing the framework in a machine having relatively moveable foam containment plates. Polyurethane foam panel filler material having efficient thermal insulating quality is injected into the panel frame between the foam containment plates and expands during curing to fill the voids within the panel frame and define parallel exterior and interior panel surfaces. The light-weight polymer foam filled panels are then secured to the panel connectors of a building foundation and are secured to one another to define the walls, ceiling and roof a building structure and provide resistance to storm damage, insect and water damage and heat reflection.

A multi-functional umbrella includes a first rod and a collapsible canopy directly anchored thereto. A second rod is pivotally attached to the first rod, and a handle section is monolithically formed with the second rod and spaced from the first rod. A mechanism automatically penetrates the second rod beneath a ground surface. A mechanism broadcasts audio signals and is housed within the second rod and the handle section, and includes a radio and a speaker electrically coupled thereto. A mechanism discharges a predetermined quantity of fluid from the first rod. The automatic penetrating mechanism and the broadcasting mechanism and the fluid discharging mechanism are simultaneously and independently operable as desired by the user.

Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include particular baffle members or duct structures having an inlet proximal to an outer periphery of a workpiece and / or workpiece support.

A tensioner for a traction member includes a faceplate that is stationarily secured to a machine part, with a working eccentric member rotatably supported on the faceplate for limited rotation against a spring force. After pre-installation of the tensioner, a locking device fixes the position of the working eccentric member relative to the faceplate. In one installation position, a catch limits the pivot range of the working eccentric member.

Apparatus for rapidly heating fluid includes a fluid circuit having electrodes between which the fluids flows. A voltage is applied between a pair of electrodes whereby current is caused to flow through the fluid. The inlet and outlet fluid temperatures are measured and the current controlled by varying the applied voltage to produce a desired temperature rise in the fluid in accordance with measured fluid flow rate.

A method and circuit arrangement for selectively predicating instructions in an instruction stream based upon a predication filter criteria defined by a predication filter, which describes types or patterns of instructions that should be predicated. Predication logic compares a respective instruction of an instruction stream to predication filter criteria to determine whether the respective instruction matches the predication filter criteria, and the respective instruction is selectively predicated based on whether the respective instruction matches the predication filter criteria.

A plow moldboard cutting edge includes a cutting edge blade having a front (leading) face and a rear (trailing) face, with one or more receiving apertures defined therebetween. An elastic bushing is then provided in each of the receiving apertures of the cutting edge blade, with each bushing having a through hole defined therein. The cutting edge blade is then fastened to the lower edge of a plow moldboard by extending fasteners through cutting edge mounting holes defined in the plow moldboard adjacent its lower edge, and then into the through holes of the bushings. The fasteners secure the bushings to the plow moldboard, and thereby mount the cutting edge blade (which is situated about the elastic bushings) to the plow moldboard as well, with the elastic bushings elastically spacing the cutting edge blade from the fasteners. As a result, when the cutting edge blade is driven along a roadway or other surface to be plowed, the elastic bushings elastically suspend the cutting edge blade from the moldboard so that the cutting edge blade rides along the plowing surface and better conforms to the plowing surface's contour. The elastic bushings additionally help to avoid shock transmission between the cutting edge blade and moldboard, and assist in reducing wear on the cutting edge blade.

The present invention relates a method to estimate representative elementary volume (REV) in a sample of porous media wherein the sub-volume selected is a better approximation of the elementary volume than existing methods. REV in a sample of porous media such as rock can be defined wherein the REV is selected with respect to the expected direction of fluid flow through the porous media. The method can quantify how good is the digital representation of a rock and how accurate a description of a fluid flow through Darcy's law will be, and allows the evaluation of different length scales in different directions for the REV and an assessment of the anisotropy of the pores structures when the method is applied in different directions. The method also can determine a robust criteria to understand when a trend of porosity-permeability breaks down due to an insufficient size of the subsample.

A machine based tool and associated logic and methodology are used in converting data from an input form to a target form using context dependent conversion rules. In particular, a frame-slot architecture is utilized where a frame represents an intersection between a contextual cue recognized by the machine tool, associated content and related constraint information to specific to that conversion environment, whereas a slot represents an included chunk of information. An exemplary conversion system (400) includes a parser (402) for use in parsing and converting an input stream (403) from a source (404) to provide an output stream (411) in a form for use by a target system (412). To accomplish the desired conversion, the parser (402) uses information from a public schema (406), a private schema (408) and a grammar (410). The public schema (406), private schema (408) and grammar (410) may include conversion rules applicable to less than the whole of a subject matter area including the input stream (403).

A system and method are disclosed which utilize a state model for managing a network. A user can define a state model using, for example, a graphical user interface. A user may define one or more poll services that include state model(s) therein to be simultaneously executed, which enables efficient operation of such state models. A most preferred embodiment provides a central management system that is communicatively coupled to one or more distributed polling gateways for executing the user-defined state models to manage network elements. Upon the polling gateway determining that a state transition is proper, the state of the network element is transitioned, and user defined transition actions for such state transition are triggered in response thereto. A user may implement cross-correlation of various different state models in managing network elements. Additionally, a user may dynamically define / modify polling services and / or state models during runtime.

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for performing sidelink (SL) communication based on physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH) by a first apparatus. The method may include transmitting a first sidelink control information to a second apparatus through PSCCH, and transmitting a second sidelink control information to the second apparatus through physical sidelink shared channel(PSSCH) related to the PSCCH, wherein the first sidelink control information includes at least one reserved bit reserved for use.

A tool storage container includes a body with top, middle, and bottom sections that is elevated above a bottom surface of a pickup truck bed during transport. The top section includes a base with a lid pivotally attached thereto, and a hollow cavity therein. The middle section is disposed below the top section, and is monolithically formed therewith. The bottom section is disposed below the middle section, and is monolithically formed with the middle section. Each of the sections includes isolated compartments for housing objects therein. A mechanism independently locks the compartments, and another mechanism transports and supports the body along a ground surface when the body is removed from the pickup truck bed. The transporting and supporting mechanism is attached to a bottom surface of the body.

A supply backpack with detachable pet carrier system to increase the convenience of simultaneously transporting pets and provisions. Max Pet Carrier Systems is a versatile supply backpack with detachable pet carrier system having a wearable pack with shoulder straps and an attachable pet carrier with a removable tote strap. By enclosing a pet within a carrier and attaching the carrier to a pack, a user is able to quickly and efficiently pack and transport the pet and any necessary supplies. Such a convenient transport system is especially useful in emergency evacuation situations.

Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular barrier structure that can overlie and cover a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular movable member that can be positioned over and moved relative to a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular ceiling structure that can overlie a processing chamber. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular annular body. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular first, second, and third nozzle structure.

Disclosed is a system and method for defining data structures for client-server system. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a compiler-enforced data model across distributed systems for providing system stability and the ability to identify and fix violations of the data model contract in a more efficient manner.

An illuminated modular dog leash and collar assembly includes electrically mated segments connected end-to-end and defining a rectilinear shape. Each of the segments includes illuminable light-emitting sources housed therein and connected in sequence, a tubular core, and a sleeve removably positioned about the core. The sleeve extends along the entire longitudinal length of the modular segment associated therewith. An extendable handle is removably attached to the leash and spaced from the collar, and is adaptable between alternate longitudinal lengths. A mechanism independently illuminates the light-emitting sources such that the collar and leash selectively illuminate when the pet becomes separated from the caregiver beyond a predetermined distance.

Apparatus for rapidly heating fluid includes a fluid circuit having electrodes between which the fluid flows. A voltage is applied between a pair of electrodes whereby current is caused to flow through the fluid. The inlet and outlet fluid temperatures are measured and the current controlled by varying the applied voltage to produce a desired temperature rise in the fluid in accordance with measured fluid flow rate.

A bleacher system comprises: a support structure mounted on wheels; two or more tiers mounted on the support structure, each tier including multiple girders at spaced intervals that are operably connected to the support structure, each girder supporting a plurality of seat supports and a plurality of foot board supports, with seat planks then secured to the seat supports and foot planks secured to the foot board supports in each tier; and at least one actuator operably connected to and extending between the support structure and a selected tier, such that extension of a rod of the hydraulic actuator causes the selected tier to pivot from a transport position into a deployed position, while also causing a corresponding movement of the remaining tiers from the transport position into the deployed position.