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A device determines a torque that is exerted on a shaft, the shaft having a first shaft section and a second shaft section, the two shaft sections being rotatable in relation to one another. The device comprise a multi-pole magnetic ring and a stator support that is fixed to the second shaft section. Two stator elements are fixed to the stator support and each stator element has fingers that project in an axial or radial direction, are uniformly distributed at least over part of the circumference and are interspaced by gaps. The magnetic ring is situated between the fingers of one stator element and the fingers of the other stator element. A second magnetic ring is located on one of the two shaft sections and a magnetic sensor is mounted on one of the two shaft sections.

A method and an environment simulating system are disclosed which includes a database comprising a library of climate recipes characterizing growing environments for different plants and trees; a micro-controller electrically coupled to receive specific climate recipes when orders for different plants and trees are received from customers; an environment actuating system, electrically coupled to the micro-controller, operable to receive the specific climate recipes from the database; a sub-controller electrically coupled to receive the specific climate recipes from the micro-controller to drive the environment actuating system to generate specific growing environments in a growing enclosure in accordance with the specific orders; an array of web-based sensors, coupled to the growing enclosure and the micro-controller, operable to sense growing conditions of the specific growing environments and to feedback the growing conditions to the micro-controller; and a network server adapted to couple the Database, the micro-controller, the sub-controller, the array of web-based sensors, the growing enclosure, and the customers to a network.

Self-assembled nanowires are provided, comprising nanowires of a first crystalline composition formed on a substrate of a second crystalline composition. The two crystalline materials are characterized by an asymmetric lattice mismatch, in which in the interfacial plane between the two materials, the first material has a close lattice match (in any direction) with the second material and has a large lattice mismatch in all other major crystallographic directions with the second material. This allows the unrestricted growth of the epitaxial crystal in the first direction, but limits the width in the other. The nanowires are grown by first selecting the appropriate combination of materials that fulfill the foregoing criteria. The surface of the substrate on which the nanowires are to be formed must be cleaned in order (1) to ensure that the surface has an atomically flat, regular atomic structure on terraces and regular steps and (2) to remove impurities. Finally, epitaxial deposition of the first crystalline material on the cleaned surface is performed, thereby forming the self-assembled nanowires. Thus, one-dimensional epitaxial crystals are obtained with widths and heights at the nanometer scale, and lengths at the micrometer scale, which are aligned along certain crystallographic directions with high crystal quality.

A method for processing speech data includes obtaining a pitch and at least one formant frequency for each of a plurality of first speech data; constructing a first feature space with the obtained fundamental frequencies and formant frequencies as features; and classifying the plurality pieces of first speech data using the first feature space, and thus a plurality of speech data classes and the corresponding description are obtained.

The present invention relates to a method for limiting the use of a mobile communications device, the mobile communications device comprising a user interface, the steps of the method comprising determining the physical speed at which the mobile communications device is travelling; comparing the physical speed to a preset threshold speed; and limiting the functionality of the mobile communications device if the physical speed thereof is above preset threshold speed.

A display panel apparatus includes pixels, each including an organic luminescent layer between first and second electrodes. A glass substrate is above the second electrode. A lens sheet is between the pixels and the glass substrate and includes a lens corresponding to each of the pixels and a base from which the lens protrudes. A first partition is between the glass substrate and the lens sheet on a first side of the base from which the lens protrudes for partitioning, between the glass substrate and the lens sheet, a gap between the lens of each of the pixels. A second partition is between the organic electro-luminescence unit and the lens sheet on a second side of the base opposite the first side from which the lens protrudes for partitioning, between the organic electro-luminescence unit and the lens sheet, the gap between the lens of each of the pixels.

A channel coding method of variable length information using block code is disclosed. A method for channel-coding information bits using a code generation matrix including 32 rows and A columns corresponding to length of the information bits includes, channel-coding the information bits having “A” length using basis sequences having 32-bit length corresponding to columns of the code generation matrix, and outputting the channel-coded result as an output sequence. If “A” is higher than 10, the code generation matrix is generated when (A−10) additional basis sequences were added as column-directional sequences to a first or second matrix. The first matrix is a TFCI code generation matrix composed of 32 rows and 10 columns used for TFCI coding. The second matrix is made when at least one of an inter-row location or an inter-column location of the first matrix was changed. The additional basis sequences satisfy a value 10 of a minimum Hamming distance.

Conflict avoidance and conflict detection and resolution methods are provided for transaction processing in a distributed computing system. For conflict avoidance, first data for a transaction is generated in a first computing system and is used in executing a dependent process for the transaction in a second computing system that is integrated with the first computing system by an asynchronous messaging system. The first data is sent to the second computing system in a first asynchronous message. The first computing system receives from the second computing system a second asynchronous message with second data that identifies when a predefined event of the transaction, dependent on the first data, is to occur. User alteration of the first data for the transaction in the first computing system is then prevented after a preconfigured time period before when the predefined event is identified to occur.

A flood defense system includes a perimeter barrier around an asset or zone to be protected and a soak way system disposed sub-surface within the protected zone and designed to collect surface water from within the protected zone. A sump is provided within the protected zone and includes a pump for pumping water from the sump outside the protected zone beyond the perimeter barrier. A series of sensors senses for the presence of ground water inside and outside of the protected zone and within the sump and a control unit coupled to the sensors controls the operation of the pump in order to remove water from the sump at a rate sufficient for preventing, or at least reducing, flooding within the protected zone. A control unit can provide warning of impending flooding.

This is directed to allowing a processor of a device to use ordinary internal memory read and write instructions that read and write to external memory. Thus, the complexities associated with the existing methods of accessing external memory can be avoided. More specifically, an address space portion that does not correspond to any existing internal memory can be defined as associated with an external memory. When access to the external memory is required, the processor can simply issue ordinary internal memory read / write instructions that are addressed to the above mentioned address space. An interface controller can receive the read and write instructions and communicate with an external memory in order to execute them. The controller can then send a result back to the processor (if required) in the format that would be expected from an internal memory access operation.

A system and method for distributing prepaid cash alternatives and resolving exceptions related to the sale of prepaid cash alternatives such as traveler's cheques or prepaid cards. Reports of sales may be reviewed to identify exceptions, and information explaining the exceptions may be made available electronically. Sellers may be notified of exceptions by e-mail, which may include a link or address to information explaining the exceptions. The information may be provided in real time through a secure site on a network, such as the Internet. A company may contract with business partners to sell the prepaid cash alternatives to customers, and the business partners may report the sales to the company via reports. After being notified of exceptions, business partners may provide corrected information or new information to resolve the exceptions.

A channel coding method of variable length information using block code is disclosed. A method for channel-coding information bits using a code generation matrix including 20 rows and A columns corresponding to length of the information bits includes, channel-coding the information bits having “A” length using basis sequences having 20-bit length corresponding to columns of the code generation matrix. If “A” is 10, individual basis sequences of the code generation matrix correspond to column-directional sequences of a specific matrix composed of 20 rows and 10 columns. The specific matrix is made from 20 rows of the (32,10) code matrix used for TFCI coding were selected.

A system and method for distributing prepaid cash alternatives and resolving exceptions related to the sale of prepaid cash alternatives such as traveler's cheques or prepaid cards. Reports of sales may be reviewed to identify exceptions, and information explaining the exceptions may be made available electronically. Sellers may be notified of exceptions by e-mail, which may include a link or address to information explaining the exceptions. The information may be provided in real time through a secure site on a network, such as the Internet. A company may contract with business partners to sell the prepaid cash alternatives to customers, and the business partners may report the sales to the company via reports. After being notified of exceptions, business partners may provide corrected information or new information to resolve the exceptions.

The present invention relates to a method for fabricating an organic device, said method comprising: (i) Providing a substrate (1) having a surface comprising electrical contact structures (4) and a dielectric portion (3), (ii) Providing a first temporary protection layer (9) on some or all of said electrical contact structures (4), (iii) Providing a first surface modification layer (6) on the dielectric portion (3) and / or providing a third surface modification layer (10) on said electrical contact structures (4) not protected in step (ii), (iv) Removing the first temporary protection layer (9), (v) Providing a second surface modification layer (5) on the electrical contact structures that where protected in step (ii), and (vi) Providing said first surface modification layer (6) on the dielectric portion (3), if it was not provided in step (iii), and (vii) Providing an organic semiconductor layer (7) on top of at least part of said first surface modification layer (6) and on top of said second (5) surface modification layer and if present on top of said third surface modification layer (10), thereby obtaining said organic device or providing an organic semiconductor layer of a first type (7) on top of said second surface modification layer (5) and part of said first surface modification layer (6) and providing an organic semiconductor layer of a second type (8) on top of said third surface modification layer and another part of said first surface modification layer (6), thereby obtaining said organic device.

A method for limiting the use of a mobile communications device is disclosed. The mobile communications device includes a user interface. The method includes determining the physical speed at which the mobile communications device is travelling. The method includes comparing the physical speed to a preset threshold speed. The method includes limiting the functionality of the mobile communications device if the physical speed thereof is above preset threshold speed.

A display panel apparatus includes pixels, each including an organic luminescent layer between first and second electrodes. A glass substrate is above the second electrode. A lens sheet is between the pixels and the glass substrate and includes a lens corresponding to each of the pixels and a base from which the lens protrudes. A first partition is between the glass substrate and the lens sheet on a first side of the base from which the lens protrudes for partitioning, between the glass substrate and the lens sheet, a gap between the lens of each of the pixels. A second partition is between the organic electro-luminescence unit and the lens sheet on a second side of the base opposite the first side from which the lens protrudes for partitioning, between the organic electro-luminescence unit and the lens sheet, the gap between the lens of each of the pixels.

The present invention provides a high protein bakery product containing low amounts of sugar and wheat flour, which may be gluten-free if required. The bakery product is suitable to be cooked in a microwave. There is also provided a method of forming the bakery product.

The present invention relates to clinical decision support systems. In detail, the present invention relates to a method for determining the initial fibrinogen concentration in a biological sample, to the use of fibrinogen added to a biological sample in at least one predetermined concentration, to a device for determining the initial fibrinogen concentration in a biological sample, to a computer program comprising program code means for causing a computer to carry out at least several steps of the method according to the invention, to a computer readable non-transitory storage medium containing instructions for carrying out at least some steps of the method according to the invention, and to a kit for determining the initial fibrinogen concentration in a biological sample.

A method for secure authentication in devices (d1) connectable to a server (S), particularly in access control equipment or automated payment or vending machines of an access control system, in the course of which the server (S) generates a separate key pair for asymmetric cryptography, which consists of a public and a private key, for each device (d1) during the registration of the device (d1) on the server and assigns the generated key pair to this device (d1) only, wherein the public key assigned to a device (d1) is transmitted to the device (d1) during the registration of the device (d1) on the server (S), and wherein the authentication during the access to a device (d1) is realized by an access token, which is signed with the private key of the key pair assigned to the device (d1) by the server (S).

Techniques are provided to prevent undesired and / or unauthorized analysis and access to electronic components designs. A shield can be utilized to prevent invasive and / or non-invasive analysis methods such as the use of x-rays to determine the structural configuration and / or component makeup of an embedded antenna. In addition, a damageable material that can be utilized alone or in conjunction with the shield is also provided. When attempting to access the antenna and / or components included therein, any inappropriate force or exposure to certain elements, such as heat, will cause the material and the antenna and / or the components therein to be damaged or melted beyond a point of useful recognition for the entity. Furthermore, thin films can be utilized to construct one or more portions of the antenna to the same effect. In addition, the antenna and / or components can be configured for actively reconfiguring a resonant frequency of the antenna.

A payment system prevents a payment method unavailable when receiving an article from being selected when purchasing the article. When an article is purchased from a commodity sale website through a computer, the computer displays an application payment code including a record of application payment address information of a payment method selection page associated with the payment of the article. When the application payment address information is read from the application payment code displayed on the computer by a mobile terminal that has installed a payment application, with the payment application being started to perform payment processing, the payment method selection page is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal, with selectable indication of several payment methods. When any one of the payment methods is selected, the selected payment method is transmitted to the commodity sale website together with purchase information.

A method and a hearing system for adaptively matching microphones (3, 4) of a hearing system. The method comprising the steps of determining a true direction towards a sound source, determining an estimated direction towards the sound source using microphones (3, 4) of the hearing system, comparing the true direction with the estimated direction to obtain a correction factor, applying the correction factor to the signals of the microphones (3, 4) of the hearing system in order to reduce a difference between the true direction and a corrected estimated direction obtained via corrected microphone signals.

This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, such as osteoporosis.

Method of preparing a dispersion of colloidal lignin particles by providing a solution of lignin in a mixture of an organic solvent for lignin and a non-solvent for lignin having a ratio of non-solvent to solvent; and increasing the ratio of the non-solvent to the solvent to produce an aqueous dispersion of colloidal lignin particles. The dispersions are stable and the colloidal lignin particles are useful for many applications such as rheology modifiers in three-dimensional printing of hydrogels, or in purification systems such as filters, and packed columns, and as flocculants.

A lid for a drinking cup that combines a straw and a lid (hereafter referred to as a straw-lid) and which comprises an integrated straw-type mouthpiece portion as a primary feature for the purpose of eliminating the traditional drinking straw. The lid also comprises finger indentations to promote stability while tipping the cup forward to drink from the integrated straw-type mouthpiece, and a pressure equalization valve to encourage ease of flow and prevent a vacuum. The lid is fitted to the top of a variety of standard sized disposable or reusable cups and is constructed of disposable or reusable materials, particularly polymeric by method of thermoforming or injection molding.