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Signal construction, detection and estimation techniques for use in uplink timing synchronization and access control in an orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) wireless system or other type of wireless communication system. In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the invention, timing and access signals to be transmitted in designated timing and access intervals are constructed from orthogonal multitone signals. The multitone signals may be similar to multitone signals used in OFDM data transmission, except that a cyclic prefix associated with reception of the signals in a base station is extended to cover the timing errors of mobile stations not yet synchronized. The invention also provides design techniques which optimize the time resolvability and peak-to-average ratio of the multitone signals, an efficient fast Fourier transform (FFT) based technique for maximum likelihood timing estimation, and a robust linear filtering technique for averaging timing estimates from different synchronizations.

An oligonucleotide assay is useful for the detection of target compounds in samples which may contain the target compound.

Described herein are substrates, methods, articles, and kits that are useful for detecting a condition in a female mammal. The substrates interact with one or more proteins (e.g., an enzyme) produced by a microorganism or the female animal. The substrates are labelled in order to produce a visible signal (e.g., a fluorescent glow and / or a visible change in color or hue) when modified by a protein produced by a microorganism of interest. The visible signal is used to assess a condition in the female mammal.

A duty cycle management system and method for use in a wireless device having a transmitter which transmits packets in the form of individual packets and / or packet bursts. A controller in combination with an instruction set limits the number of packets transmitted during each time period defined by one time window or adjacent time windows, on a sliding basis, so as to control the duty cycle of transmissions during successive adjacent time windows based on the transmitter's output power, to produce that average power output. The transmission of packets is thereby delayed as needed to establish sufficient idle period(s) during one time window or adjacent time windows to apply whatever duty cycle is needed to produce that average power output level limit for the transmitter.

A disk device and a disk medium are disclosed in which a plurality of servo cylinders on the surface of at least one disk are divided into several areas, and a different servo signal frequency is set and recorded for each of the areas. The servo cylinders are divided into predetermined areas, and a different servo signal frequency for each of the areas is set so that the recording density of the servo signal recorded in the disk can be set so as to allow the servo signal demodulation characteristic to be included in a relatively superior range. In the disk device, the boundary between the area of a first servo signal frequency and the area of a second servo signal frequency adjoining the first servo signal frequency area is preferably formed with an area in which a servo signal pattern written with the first servo signal frequency and a servo signal pattern written with the second servo signal frequency are arranged on the same servo cylinders.

User interface devices (UIDs) for sensing position or motion of an actuator assembly in multiple degrees of freedom are disclosed. In one embodiment a UID includes a frame having a top and bottom assembly, an actuator assembly disposed within a volume between the top and bottom of the frame having magnets disposed therein, a sensor array for sensing magnetic fields from the magnets in multiple axes, and a processing element for receiving the sensed magnet fields and generating a UID output signal corresponding to a position, translation, rotation, deformation, or other action of the actuator assembly.

The present inventive foot-operable apparatus and method comprise a generally rectangular housing comprising at least one internally positioned accelerometer sensor component, and also including at least one pedal-type component oriented toward, and operable by, a user, and advantageously enable the operating user to produce one or more control signals, of one or more types, and within one or more ranges, in response to the user's predetermined interaction(s) therewith. The novel utilization by the present invention of at least one accelerometer sensor component provides it with numerous advantageous features (such as extensive flexibility, ease of adaptation / configuration, etc.), and a wide range of functionality, while facilitating its easier transport and operation, and greatly increasing the reliability thereof. The apparatus and method of the present invention can be used to provide a configurable, flexible and reliable foot-operable control interface to virtually any electronic and / or electromechanical system.

What is shown is an improved gas burner assembly that is easily adapted to attach to a range top or cooktop, or the floor of the range and can draw air from either above the range top level by external vents or from below range top level through an open style mixing cup. The improved gas burner assembly uses a plurality of flame rings providing the user a wide variety of temperature settings starting from a low intensity simmer to high intensity cooking heat. A gas transfer channel provides a sustaining ignition source. The gas transfer channel has sustaining flame buttons interior to the burner body, and provides the initial ignition for the main flame rings. The gas transfer channel additionally has slots that provide additional sustaining flames for the main flame rings located on the exterior of the burner body. The improved gas burner assembly additionally uses a cover plate of transparent or translucent, heat proof material that allows the user to observe the interior of the burner to which flame rings have ignited. The cover plate also transfers heat from the internal flame rings to the cooking utensil imparting a more uniform transfer of heat to the cooking utensil.

A duty cycle management system and method for use in a wireless device having a transmitter which transmits packets in the form of individual packets and / or packet bursts. A controller in combination with an instruction set limits the number of packets transmitted during each time period defined by one time window or adjacent time windows, on a sliding basis, so as to limit the duty cycle of transmissions during successive adjacent time windows to the predetermined duty cycle limit. To do so transmission of packets is delayed as needed to establish sufficient idle period(s) during the one or adjacent time window(s) to maintain the duty cycle within the duty cycle limit.

An antenna is provided for a backscatter-based RFID transponder with an integrated receiving circuit, having a capacitive input impedance, for receiving a radio signal lying spectrally within an operating frequency range, whereby the antenna has two antenna arms, which extend outwardly in a spiral from a central area, in which the antenna arms can be connected to the integrated receiving circuit. According to the invention, each antenna arm has an arm length along the arm, which is selected so that one of the series resonance frequencies of the antenna is below the operating frequency range and the next higher parallel resonance frequency of the antenna is above the operating frequency range. The invention relates furthermore to a backscatter-based RFID transponder with an antenna of this type.

The invention relates to a method for detecting an identification object in an area (ZO) around an antenna device. The invention is characterised in that it comprises the following steps in which: a calibration signal (S_CAL) is emitted in the direction of the antenna device in order to determine a control power (PR); a functional signal (S_FONC) corresponding to the control power (PR) is emitted in the direction of the antenna device, such that the antenna device emits a pre-determined magnetic field; the magnetic field (Br) received by the identification object, corresponding to the emitted magnetic field, is measured and compared with a nominal magnetic field (B0); and, depending on the result of said comparison, it is determined if the identification object is located inside the area (ZO) around the antenna device. The invention is suitable for motor vehicles.

In a powertrain for a motor vehicle that includes a power source, a transmission driveably connected to the power source and wheels of the vehicle, an electric machine able to operate as an electric motor for transmitting power to at least some of the vehicle wheels, a method for controlling the powertrain includes operating the power source and the transmission in a desired gear to produce a first wheel torque in response to a demanded wheel torque, increasing the demanded wheel torque while turning the vehicle along a curved path, and using the electric motor to provide a second wheel torque, such that a combined magnitude of the first wheel torque produced in the desired gear and the second wheel torque is equal to or greater than the increased demanded wheel torque.

Magnetic resonance systems are provided which employ a shielded, asymmetric magnet to produce an offset dsv. The magnets include at least a first coil C1, which carries current in a first direction, and two coils C2 and C3, which are located at least in part within the internal envelope EC1 defined by the first coil and which carry current in an opposite direction to the first coil. The magnets are shielded by a shielding coil C4, which carries current in a direction opposite to that of the first coil, and / or a ferromagnetic structure (FS). The magnets can include additional coils, such as a fifth coil C5 at the magnet's distal end. The magnets can be used in, for example, orthopedic imaging.

Magnetic resonance systems are provided which employ a shielded, asymmetric magnet to produce an offset dsv. The magnets include at least a first coil C1, which carries current in a first direction, and two coils C2 and C3, which are located at least in part within the internal envelope EC1 defined by the first coil and which carry current in an opposite direction to the first coil. The magnets are shielded by a shielding coil C4, which carries current in a direction opposite to that of the first coil, and / or a ferromagnetic structure (FS). The magnets can include additional coils, such as a fifth coil C5 at the magnet's distal end. The magnets can be used in, for example, orthopedic imaging.

Provided are orthodontic corrector devices, related assemblies and methods which direct forces within the oral cavity. These corrector devices and assemblies include a flexible cantilever which is coupled to both a connector component and a force module. The cantilever acts to isolate adjacent components from mastication forces encountered during treatment. By resiliently deflecting in response to these inadvertent forces, the cantilever reduces the likelihood of device breakage and bond failure. Upon removal of these forces, the cantilever returns to its original orientation thereby maintaining the proper alignment of the corrector. Advantageously, the cantilever also allows the force module to be positioned further in the distal direction thereby enabling a greater range of connection options.

An antenna is provided for a backscatter-based RFID transponder with an integrated receiving circuit, having a capacitive input impedance, for receiving a radio signal lying spectrally within an operating frequency range, whereby the antenna has two antenna arms, which extend outwardly in a spiral from a central area, in which the antenna arms can be connected to the integrated receiving circuit. According to the invention, each antenna arm has an arm length along the arm, which is selected so that one of the series resonance frequencies of the antenna is below the operating frequency range and the next higher parallel resonance frequency of the antenna is above the operating frequency range. The invention relates furthermore to a backscatter-based RFID transponder with an antenna of this type.

A directional drilling tool is provided, which comprises a first end (2) attachable to a drill string, and a second end (4) attachable to a drill bit. A swivel section (6) is provided intermediate the first and second ends (2,4) and has a first swivel member (18) non-rotatably attached to the first end (2) and a second swivel member (20) rotatably coupled to the first swivel member (18) and rotatable relative thereto about a first axis of rotation which is co-axial with a longitudinal axis (LI) of the tool. A first actuator is adapted to selectively rotate the second swivel member (20) about the first axis of rotation. An adjustable bend section (12) has a first bend member (118) non-rotatably attached to the second swivel member (20) and a second bend member (120) rotatably coupled to the first bend member (118), where the first bend member (118) is co-axial with the longitudinal axis (LI), and the second bend member (120) is rotatable relative to the first bend member (118) about a second axis of rotation (R) which is at a non-zero angle relative to the longitudinal axis (LI). A second actuator is adapted to selectively rotate the second bend member (120) about the second axis of rotation (R). A directional drilling system incorporating the tool, a control process for the tool, and a motor drive for rotating a second body relative to a first body are also provided.

A circuit die is disposed into a region defined by a mold. A molding material is then introduced into the region to encapsulate the circuit die. Prior to substantial curing of the molding material, at least a portion of the molding material is removed from over a surface of the circuit die, creating a recessed region in the encapsulating material. A heat spreader may then be disposed within the recessed region, as well as over the top surface of the encapsulating material. The heat spreader may have a downset that substantially aligns with the recessed region and reduces the distance between the heat spreader and the spacer for better heat dissipation.

An image acquisition system for acquiring iris images for use in biometric recognition of a subject includes an optical system comprising a cluster of at least 2 lenses arranged in front of a common image sensor with each lens optical axis in parallel spaced apart relationship. Each lens has a fixed focus and a different aperture to provide a respective angular field of view. The lens with the closest focus has the smallest aperture and the lens with the farthest focus has the largest aperture so that iris images can be acquired across a focal range of at least from 200 mm to 300 mm.

A duty cycle management system and method for use in a wireless device having a transmitter which transmits packets in the form of individual packets and / or packet bursts. A controller in combination with an instruction set limits the number of packets transmitted during each time period defined by one time window or adjacent time windows, on a sliding basis, so as to control the duty cycle of transmissions during successive adjacent time windows based on the transmitter's output power, to produce that average power output. The transmission of packets is thereby delayed as needed to establish sufficient idle period(s) during one time window or adjacent time windows to apply whatever duty cycle is needed to produce that average power output level limit for the transmitter.

The transport carriage (1) for the accommodation of a needle board (2) comprises a console (21) that is preferably supported so as to be pivotable about a rotational axis (22). Clamping jaws (24, 25) are provided on the console (21), with the clamping jaws clamping the needle board (2)—preferably in a force-limited manner—between each other and thus holding said needle board in a frictionally engaged manner.

A wireless phone system comprises a base station and a wireless handset that selectively communicates with the base station using at least one of first and second wireless modes. The second wireless mode has a greater range and higher operating power than the first wireless mode.

A method of establishing wireless communications between an interrogator and individual ones of multiple wireless identification devices, the method comprising utilizing a tree search method to establish communications without collision between the interrogator and individual ones of the multiple wireless identification devices, a search tree being defined for the tree search method, the tree having multiple levels representing subgroups of the multiple wireless identification devices, the number of devices in a subgroup in one level being half of the number of devices in the next higher level, the tree search method employing level skipping wherein at least one level of the tree is skipped. A communications system comprising an interrogator, and a plurality of wireless identification devices configured to communicate with the interrogator in a wireless fashion, the respective wireless identification devices having a unique identification number, the interrogator being configured to employ a tree search technique to determine the unique identification numbers of the different wireless identification devices so as to be able to establish communications between the interrogator and individual ones of the multiple wireless identification devices without collision by multiple wireless identification devices attempting to respond to the interrogator at the same time, wherein levels of the tree are occasionally skipped.RFID tags are managed by an interrogator. In one embodiment, the interrogator sends a first command indicating a first value and a first memory range, and a second command indicating second value and a second memory range. The first memory range differs from the second memory range by at least two bits. RFID tags compare the first and second values to corresponding values stored in the tags to determine if the tags are selected. Selected tags may respond to the interrogator with independently generated random numbers.

First, a correction is made for correcting the mask pattern configuration of a photomask (3) used for exposure in accordance with the space between a mask pattern and an adjacent mask pattern thereto and a desired configuration to be transferred from the mask pattern. Second, a correction is made for dividing the photomask (3) into a plurality of mesh regions (M) to correct the pattern configuration of the photomask (3) in accordance with the occupation rate (R) of the mask pattern in each of the mesh regions (M).

An apparatus for direction finding a received radio signal is enclosed. The receiving apparatus selectively receives on a predetermined frequency to match the transmitter frequency. The receiving apparatus is comprised of one non directional antenna and two or more loop antennas. The loop antennas modify the field of the incident radio signal by absorbing the incident radio frequency energy to create a non-ambiguous gain pattern on the sense antenna that can be used to determine the direction of the incident RF signal.

An in-line skate frame assembly has a rigid frame and an elongate grinding insert releasably engaged with the frame. The frame and insert are secured together to the sole of a shoe or boot by frame bolts extending through upper portions of the frame and insert. The frame has spaced side walls with downwardly facing recessed regions in which the insert is mounted. The insert extends along a major portion of the length of the frame and has a downwardly facing, centrally located grinding surface which terminates short of the opposite ends of the insert. Different inserts with grinding surfaces of different shapes and lengths are releasably secured to the frame for performing alternative grinding maneuvers.

Assemblies involving integrated circuit dies (e.g. packaged integrated circuits) and packaged dies electrically connected to circuit boards at times mechanically fail at conducting pads used for electrical interconnection. Such failure is mitigated by underlying appropriate pads with a compliant region having specific characteristics.