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A LED based illumination source with integrated communications and processing functions, which can communicate via wireless communications to a mobile phone, smart phone, smart pad, notebook, tablet, desktop or other computing device. The LED based illumination source is programmed to operate autonomously, and is able to alter its behavior, based on the proximity of a controlling element. The communications and processing functions can also be integrated into other household and commercial electrical devices, such as wall outlets, light switches, plug in timers, appliances, and the like.

A mask defect printability simulation server provides simulations, one-dimensional analysis, and reports to multiple clients over a wide area network, such as the Internet. This network-based simulation server allows a client to leverage a core of highly-trained engineers. Additionally, the network-based simulation server can be easily supported since only a single source for the tools associated with the simulation server is necessary for multiple clients. A client can access the simulation server using a standard personal computer having a browser, thereby eliminating the need for client to maintain an expensive database for the server. Finally, in the network-based simulation server, multiple users can view the same mask defect image and provide real-time comments to each other as simulation and analysis are performed on the defect image, thereby encouraging problem solving and decision-making dialogue among the users.

A LED based illumination source with integrated communications and processing functions, which can communicate via wireless communications to a mobile phone, smart phone, smart pad, notebook, tablet, desktop or other computing device. The LED based illumination source is programmed to operate autonomously, and is able to alter its behavior, based on the proximity of a controlling element. The communications and processing functions can also be integrated into other household and commercial electrical devices, such as wall outlets, light switches, plug in timers, appliances, and the like.

A variable speed drive is provided having a converter to convert an AC voltage to a DC voltage, a DC link to filter and store energy from the converter, and a plurality of inverters, wherein each inverter is configured to convert a DC voltage to an AC voltage to power a corresponding load connected to the inverter The converter is electrically connected to an AC power source, the DC link is electrically connected to the converter, and the plurality of inverters are electrically connected in parallel to the DC link. Each inverter of the plurality of inverters is configured to operate substantially independently of other inverters of the plurality of inverters.

A method is disclosed for providing syntonisation, synchronization, position or some combination to a wireless base station, micro-cell, pico-cell, femto-cell or access point, by providing holdover backup in a GPS clock module via at least one interface between the GPS clock module and an external time or frequency reference. Switching between synchronization modes is designed to occur on the control side of the oscillator portion of the module rather than at the output of two oscillators. A corresponding GPS clock module apparatus is disclosed for providing holdover backup via at least one interface between the GPS clock module and external time or frequency references.

In an automatically switched optical network operating according to a wavelength plan, the wavelengths are assigned to an optical path based on availability, performance and SRS wavelength coupling reduction. First, the wavelengths are grouped in static bins based on their reach versus cost performance, and each bin assumes a ΔQ of a middle wavelength. Then, the bins are moved into subsets of dynamic bins, constructed using bin constraints that account for the particulars of the respective optical path. The path is characterized taking into account the wavelength currently accessing at the end nodes, and the wavelength tandeming through the end nodes. Wavelength selection starts with the bins that satisfy the maximum number of constraints, and the wavelengths are checked sequentially against wavelength constraints; relaxed constraints are also applied when it is not possible to exactly satisfy one or more constraints.

In an automatically switched optical network operating according to a wavelength plan, the wavelengths are assigned to an optical path based on availability, performance and SRS wavelength coupling reduction. First, the wavelengths are grouped in static bins based on their reach versus cost performance, and each bin assumes a ΔQ of a middle wavelength. Then, the bins are moved into subsets of dynamic bins, constructed using bin constraints that account for the particulars of the respective optical path. The path is characterized taking into account the wavelength currently accessing at the end nodes, and the wavelength tandeming through the end nodes. Wavelength selection starts with the bins that satisfy the maximum number of constraints, and the wavelengths are checked sequentially against wavelength constraints; relaxed constraints are also applied when it is not possible to exactly satisfy one or more constraints.

A vehicle ejector system (100A) has an in-flow port (31a) and an out-flow port (31b) connected in the intake passage of an intake system (10) of an internal combustion engine (50), which provides communication between the atmosphere and each cylinder of the internal combustion engine, so as to include a throttle valve (13a) between the in-flow port (31a) and the out-flow port (31b). The ejector system (100A) also includes an ejector (30) that supplies negative pressure generated by the intake air passing between in-flow port (31a) and the out-flow port (31b) to a brake booster (22), a VSV (1) that allows the ejector (30) to operate and stop, and an ECU (40A) that controls the VSV (1), wherein in the combustion cycle of the internal combustion engine (50) the ECU (40A) controls the VSV (1) to operate the ejector (30).

A centrifugal juicer (100) is disclosed that can be configured to control the pulp content in the juice produced by the juicer. To this end, the centrifugal juicer comprises a pulp content selection function that controls the rotation speed of the motor driving the sieve (132) of the centrifugal juicer. The openings (133) in the sieve are dimensioned such that pulp is forced through the openings at certain rotation speeds of the motor.

A system and method is disclosed that provides a technique for generating an accurate time base for MEMS sensors and actuators which has a vibrating MEMS structure. The accurate clock is generated from the MEMS oscillations and converted to the usable range by means of a frequency translation circuit.

In a control device for a brake system of a vehicle, given an actuation of a brake actuating element, a buildup of brake pressure is prevented at least in a first wheel brake caliper of a first brake circuit, a first wheel inlet valve of the first wheel brake caliper being controlled to a partly open state, and a first wheel outlet valve of the first wheel brake caliper being kept in a partly open state, a second wheel inlet valve of a second wheel brake caliper of the first brake circuit being controlled to a partly open state, and a second wheel outlet valve of the second wheel brake caliper being controlled to a closed state, in such a way that a brake pressure can be built up in the second wheel brake caliper.

The present invention describes a device and method for measuring flow rate from air flow using acoustic resonance. It is shown that the device can be used to measure breath flow rate and biomarker concentration within human breath.

A swing-out manhole cover assembly having at least one ramp to facilitate opening and closing the cover. The manhole cover assembly includes a frame, a cover, a swing assembly and at least one ramp. As the cover swings open away from the frame about the swing assembly, the ramp imparts linear translation to the cover separating the cover from the frame slightly. As the cover swings back to close the manhole cover, the ramp reverses the linear translation and the cover returns back to the frame. A spring may be included to bias the cover in the closed position.

An illuminated interface cable with a connector interface on at least one end. A light circuit including a light and a mechanical switch, the light circuit configured to energize the light upon actuation of the mechanical switch. The light and momentary switch coupled to the connector interface, the light oriented to illuminate an interconnection area of the connector interface. The light may be provided, for example, as a light emitting diode.

A bodyside for an automotive vehicle includes a folded structure having a generally horizontal floor portion and a generally vertical side portion which is unitary with the floor portion. A wheelhouse structure, which is indexed with a wheelhouse cutout of an outer panel applied to the bodyside, is formed integrally with the floor portion and the side portion by a folding process. End portions of the wheelhouse structure are closed either by closure panels or storage compartments.

The invention relates to techniques for sensing of touch events near to a surface using position data from a pair of two-dimensional sensors (a camera and a quadrature detector). We describe apparatus for detecting the location of one or more objects on, or adjacent to, a surface, the apparatus comprising: an illuminator generating a generally planar fan of light above said surface; a pair of two-dimensional sensors, positioned above said surface comprising a camera, and a quadrature detector; and processing circuitry for receiving output from said sensors, and returning an estimate of said object location

A swing-out manhole cover assembly having at least one ramp to facilitate opening and closing the cover. The manhole cover assembly includes a frame, a cover, a swing assembly and at least one ramp. As the cover swings open away from the frame about the swing assembly, the ramp imparts linear translation to the cover separating the cover from the frame slightly. As the cover swings back to close the manhole cover, the ramp reverses the linear translation and the cover returns back to the frame. A spring may be included to bias the cover in the closed position.

A system and method is disclosed that provides a technique for generating an accurate time base for MEMS sensors and actuators which has a vibrating MEMS structure. The accurate clock is generated from the MEMS oscillations and converted to the usable range by means of a frequency translation circuit.

An exemplary best mode embodiment and various alternative embodiments are shown for combining horizontal and vertical tillage to solve both weed control and penetration of compaction layer. In one exemplary embodiment a large colter or tine is disposed behind a plow, sweep, concave disc, or other horizontal tillage implement to slice the soil to penetrate any compaction created by the implement. In another exemplary embodiment, a colter with lateral blades penetrates a surface compaction layer, chops crop residue and hoes and levels the soil all in one pass with one implement. We have discovered that a deeper-penetrating tailing ground slicing implement behind a horizontal tillage device results in full root depth for a stronger crop and better yields with normally deep-rooted crops such as corn and the like.

A computer mouse is described comprising a bottom surface movable on a flat surface, an upper surface comprising a switch actuator portion, and a distending portion between the bottom surface and the upper surface. In the first embodiment of the present invention, a detachable and transparent hand rest portion is provided that can be affixed to the upper surface of the computer mouse. Graphical material can be placed beneath this detachable and transparent hand rest portion so that it is visible to the user. In a second embodiment of the present invention, a computer mouse comprises a bottom surface movable on a flat surface, an upper surface comprising a hand rest portion and a switch actuator portion, a distending portion between the bottom surface and the upper surface, and a detachable transparent cover overlaying said hand rest portion wherein said cover is sized to be selectively snapped on and off said computer mouse and incorporates sufficient space between the hand rest portion and said cover to permit placement of graphical material. In both preferred embodiments, the graphical material can be readily replaced at no additional costs.

The present invention describes a device and method for measuring flow rate from air flow using acoustic resonance. It is shown that the device can be used to measure breath flow rate and biomarker concentration within human breath.

Information handling system audio jack tasks are selectively set by an end user through an audio driver jack retasker that associates each of plural audio jacks with one of plural tasks in a jack task table. For example, a WINDOWS operating system having a UAA class driver supports jack retasking by providing end user access to UAA jack task tables stored in system BIOS. Audio jacks are selectively retasked between audio tasks, such as microphone signal in or headphone speaker out, and other tasks, such as line in or line out functions.

Presented are clutch-type engine disconnect devices, methods for making / using such disconnect devices, and motor vehicles equipped with such disconnect devices. An engine disconnect device includes a notch plate, which has multiple notches and attaches to a torque converter, and a pocket plate, which has multiple pockets and attaches to an engine's crankshaft. A pawl is movably mounted within each notch; these pawls selectively engage the notches with the pockets. A notch plate insert is nested within each notch, supporting thereon one of the pawls. A selector plate interposed between the pocket and notch plates moves from a first position, to shift the pawls out of engagement with the pockets, and a second position, to move the notch plate inserts within the notches and allow the pawls to engage the notches with the pockets to thereby lock the notch plate to the pocket plate to rotate in unison with each other.

A binding line having increased capacity and increased flexibility to deliver customized or personalized signatures to the gathering conveyor in order to customize or personalizes the content of a book to appeal to targeted demographic groups or individuals. The binding line includes a gathering conveyor, a plurality of packer boxes positioned along the gathering conveyor, each of the packer boxes being adapted to deliver a distinct signature to the conveyor, and a feeder system operatively associated with at least one of the packer boxes. The feeder system includes a feed conveyor and a plurality of feeder boxes, each of the feeder boxes being adapted to deliver a selected signature to the associated packer box. A primary controller is provided for activating a selected set of the packer boxes, thereby delivering a set of signatures to the gathering conveyor. The primary controller further activates a selected one of the feeder boxes, thereby delivering a selected signature from the feeder system to the selected packer box. Preferably, a printer is provided for imprinting a customized or personalized message on each of the signatures selected from the feeder system prior to delivery to the associated packer box.

A hunting sight has a plurality of pins that each have a head having a unique characteristic such as a color or shape. Each pin head is sighted for a particular discrete distance from the sight to a target. A plurality of markers are anchored in arcs at discrete predetermined radial distances from a hunting location such as a hunting stand or hunting blind. Each of the markers have a characteristic such as a color or shape that matches the unique characteristic of the pin head that corresponds to the distance between the sight and marker. A method of correlating the archery sight with distance indicators, and of using the archery sight with correlated distance indicators, is also disclosed.

Presented are dual-clutch engine disconnect devices, methods for making / using such disconnect devices, and motor vehicles equipped with such disconnect devices. An engine disconnect device for a vehicle includes a first one-way clutch (OWC) with concentric inner and outer races and torque elements interposed between and transferring torque across these races in a first direction. The first outer race rigidly attaches to a damper plate for common rotation therewith, and the first inner race rigidly attaches to a pump cover of a torque converter for common rotation therewith. A second OWC, which concentrically aligns within the first OWC, includes concentric inner and outer races with torque elements interposed between and transferring torque across these races in a second direction. The second outer race is splined to the first inner race for common rotation with the pump cover. The second inner race rigidly attaches to the damper plate for common rotation therewith.