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A device, system, and computer-readable medium for an interactive whiteboard including an interface which receives a first control signal from a touch-sensitive display surface and a second control signal from a codec, the first control signal identifying a position on the touch-sensitive display surface, and the second control signal identifying a codec setting of the codec; and a processor which calculates, based on the first control signal and the second control signal, a corresponding position on a display screen of a computing device to the position on the touch-sensitive display surface, and which sends the corresponding position to the computing device.

This invention provides an audible remote screening function or device for use with an answering device or machine and may also combine this screening function with an ability for remote operational control of an answering device or machine. Preferred forms of the invention provide for remote call screening of an answering device or machine, or remote call screening of an answering device or machine together with remote operational control of an answering device or machine, with the capability to remotely operate and/or remotely screen calls (incoming or pre-recorded) of that of an answering device or machine from a remote area or room via the remote function or device. In preferred forms: the audible remote screening from the device can be heard across a room or from another room; the remote device can be made to stay in an active ON mode eliminating any need for the user to search, locate, or activate the remote device or any command signal per call being screened; the remote operational control and/or screening device can be directly plugged in allowing for simultaneous power and recharge abilities for continuous power and uninterrupted operation ability; a remote-override switch located on an answering device or machine for privacy control over unauthorized access to the answering device or machine from the remote device; and small size for portability. The functions and capabilities of the remote device can be implemented, combined and used in conjunction with/into any other unit or housing. This invention also provides visual screening functions.

An LED illuminator configured to further reduce total harmonic distortion is provided. The LED illuminator has: a first LED string including a first partial LED string and a second partial LED string; a second LED string including a third partial LED string and a fourth partial LED string; a first switching circuit configured to switch between a state where only the first partial LED string is connected to a rectifier and a state where the first partial LED string and the second partial LED string connected in series are connected to the rectifier as a full-wave rectified voltage waveform that is output from the rectifier increases/decreases; and a second switching circuit configured to switch between a state where only the third partial LED string is connected to the rectifier and a state where the third partial LED string and the fourth partial LED string connected in series are connected to the rectifier, and the switching timing by the first switching circuit and the switching timing by the second switching circuit are set so as to differ from each other.

In a light emitting panel, organic EL panels are laminated in a step-like shape in a front-back direction to form organic EL panel groups, and the organic EL panel groups are further laminated in a step-like shape in a left-right direction. Each of the organic EL panels comprises a power feed part at one side of the transparent support substrate in the left-right direction. The power feed part of each of the organic EL panels is aligned with other power feed parts in the front-back direction at one side of the left-right direction, and is disposed at a position that allows the power feed part to overlap with a laminate of an organic EL panel of an adjacent organic EL panel group.

A method and system for inspecting an object having a planar face with surface variations such as catalytic converters. Light sources are placed above the planar face of the object for lighting the face of the object. At least one obscuration is positioned proximate the planar face of the object to limit the lighting of the planar face of the object to thereby provide a low depth field of lighting. The planar face of the object is imaged to provide an image representation of the planar face of the object. The image representation of the planar face of the object is evaluated to characterize edge chip damage.

Methods and compositions are provided for diagnosing and treating pathological conditions related to a dopamine receptor abnormality. The methods comprise administering to a patient having such a pathological condition a plasmid encoding an oligonucleotide, antisense to one or more RNA molecules encoding one of the several dopamine receptors, thereby selectively controlling expression of one or more dopamine receptor subtypes, and alleviating the pathological conditions related to their expression. The vectors are targeted to specific regions of the brain via complexation with antibody studded liposomes.

An object matching method, system and apparatus. The system can include a multiplicity of RFID tags storing corresponding tag data coupled individually to respective objects. Selected ones of the RFID tags can be programmed with tag data associating the selected ones of the RFID tags with one another. At least one RFID reader/interrogator can be configured to interrogate the RFID tags and responsive to the interrogation to read the corresponding tag data. Finally, matching logic can be programmed to determine whether interrogated ones of the RFID tags contain tag data indicating an association between coupled ones of the objects. Notably, the matching logic can be disposed in the RFID reader/interrogator.

The present specification provides a method for performing a radio link failure (RLF) recovery procedure in a wireless communication system.

The method performed by a first user equipment (UE) includes, wherein the first UE is connected to a base station via a UE-to-UMTS (Uu) link and is connected to a second UE via a sidelink, determining a path for performing the RLF recovery procedure when a RLF is detected on the Uu link, and performing an RRC connection re-establishment procedure in order to recover the RLF through the determined path.

The present invention provides a hologram recording material which is suitable for volume hologram record and attains high refractive index change, flexibility, high sensitivity, low scattering, environment resistance, durability, low shrinkage and high multiplicity in holographic memory record using not only a green laser but also a blue laser; a process for producing the same; and a hologram recording medium having the hologram recording material. A hologram recording material comprising: a metal oxide comprising Si and at least one selected from the group consisting of Ta and Zr, as metals, wherein a complexing ligand is coordinated to Ta and/or Zr; and a photopolymerizable compound. The complexing ligand is preferably selected from the group consisting of β-dicarbonyl compounds, polyhydroxylated ligands, and α- or β-hydroxy acids. A hologram recording medium (11) comprising the hologram recording material layer (21).

A method for forming patterns of organic polymer materials. The method can be used to form a layer with two patterned organic polymer materials. The photoresist and solvents used in the photoresist deposition and removal steps do not substantially affect the organic polymer materials.

The present invention can include an automated solution for incorporating diagnostic data within an image of a screen capture image. When a screen capture event is detected, a screen capture image can be generated. The software applications contained within the screen capture image can be identified. Diagnostic data pertaining to the identified software applications can be automatically collected and incorporated into the screen capture image file.

A method of countering terrorism or hostile activity in an airplane by using a built-in defense system within the aircraft. The defense system includes chemical sprays, laser guns, and pre-programmed sound alarm systems. The aerosol chemicals range from benign fogging agents to non-lethal incapacitating agents from the categories of inhalants, general anesthetics, and irritants. Any of the systems can be used singly or in any combination. These systems can be activated manually from the control panel in the cockpit, or via a remote wireless system by the flight crew from anywhere within the plane. Such activation being password and code protected.

The present invention provides methods for classifying data and uncovering and correcting annotation errors. In particular, the present invention provides a self-organizing, self-correcting algorithm for use in classifying data. Additionally, the present invention provides a method for classifying biological taxa.

A gamma voltage controller includes a gamma distribution unit that generates a plurality of voltages by performing voltage divisions between a first gradation voltage and a N(th) gradation voltage, a gamma selection unit having first through M(th) gamma selectors that respectively select first through M(th) gamma voltages among the plurality of voltages, a gamma buffer unit that changes inflection points of the gamma curve, and buffers the first through M(th) gamma voltages to output buffered first through M(th) gamma voltages, and a gradation distribution unit that generates second through N−1(th) gradation voltages by performing voltage divisions among the buffered first through M(th) gamma voltages. Each of the buffers includes a feedback loop, and some of the buffers change inflection points of the gamma curve.

Contact hole patterns are disclosed having a plurality of peripheral regions formed around a target area in which a contact hole is to be formed. The peripheral regions visually resemble “lobes” or “leaves” extending outwards towards the periphery of the target area. The lobes may be disjoint or connected to each other. Present methods can be used to prepare masks for printing contact holes on wafers, as well as to prepare design patterns for laser-writers or direct-write lithography in order to print contact holes on masks or directly on wafers. The methods apply to both binary and phase-shift mask designs with varying illuminations.

An actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition containing a resin having (A) a repeating unit represented by a specific formula (I) and (B) a repeating unit capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation.

A method and device for electrically braking an electric drive in a machine for processing printing material, includes a power electronics connected between the electric drive and a DC voltage intermediate circuit. A further electric braking device is switchable between the electric drive and the power electronics. Upon a failure of a power system, a computer initiates a generator-type braking operation through the power electronics. The further electric braking device is switched on upon the failure of the power electronics.

A system and method for patterning a beam of radiation based on a pupil field distribution. In an embodiment, the distribution of the field in an area of the pupil plane affecting an image and an illumination mode are selected so as to render an image with desired characteristics. Additionally and/or alternatively, an illumination mode is selected so as to render an image with desired characteristics. The distribution of the field in an area of the pupil plane affecting an image is then realized using the spatial light modulator The system and method include using an illumination system, a pattern generator, and a projector. The illumination system supplies a beam of radiation. The pattern generator patterns the beam of radiation based on a data set corresponding to a field distribution in a pupil plane. The projector projects the patterned beam onto a target portion of an object.

The invention provides a method for forming a cured film, comprising discharging an ink-jet ink, which comprises predetermined compounds, whose viscosity at 25° C. is approximately 150 to approximately 3,000 mPa·s, from an ink-jet head at a discharging temperature of approximately 80 to approximately 150° C., which has a low degree of spread of an ink-jet ink after landing, and which is able to form a highly-fine pattern.

An object of the present invention is to provide a composition improved in the solubility or oral absorbability.

The present invention provides a composition which comprises three components of a slightly water-soluble component, a surfactant and a hydrophilic polymer, and is obtainable by wet granulation in the presence of water.