VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR LEISTUNGSSTEUERUNG MEHRERER KANÄLE IN EINEM DRAHTLOSEN KOMMUNIKATIONSSYSTEM

VERFAREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR ÜBERTRAGUNG VON SPRACH- UND DATENPACKETEN IN EINEM MOBILEN FUNKÜBERTRAGUNGSNETZWERK

Releasing or suspending EDCH resource to cause cell reselection when a mobile terminal is causing adjacent cell interference.

A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in order to trigger a reselection of a serving cell 12 in an instance in which a mobile terminal 10 may be creating adjacent or neighbour cell 16 interference. Based upon received reselection data, the mobile terminal may modify, release and/or suspend a network resource, such as an enhanced dedicated channel EDCH, in order to trigger a reselection of a new serving cell. The method also includes causing a reselection of a serving cell.

Method and apparatus for communications on an unlicensed band

Dual flowline testing tool with pressure self-equalizer

Flowline pressure equalizer systems, methods and/or apparatuses for use on a downhole tool are provided. A pressure equalizer may be provided in communication with two flowlines. The pressure equalizer may use equalizing chambers and equalizing pistons to regulate pressure in one or both flowlines. Further, one or more flow routing modules may be interchangeable to further alter the flow scheme between the flowlines. Different plugs may house various flow routing configurations such that the plugs may be installed and/or removed in the tool string automatically or by a user.

PROCEDURES AND DEVICE FOR MOBIL SUPPORTED HARD ONE PASSING ON BETWEEN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR SIGNALING IN A ROUND TRANSMISSION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

ACTIVE QUANTITIES FOR THE GRANT, CONFIRMATION AND GUESSING PRICE INCREASE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR SENDING AND RECEIVING A DATA BLOCK IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

PASSING ON PROCEDURE FOR DIGITAL BASIS RADIO ACT IONS WITH DIFFERENT SPECTRAL ABILITY

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING SPRACHUND PACKETS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK WORKS

OPERATED A FORWARD DISTANCE CONFIRMATION CHANNEL FOR THE RÜCKWÄRTSSTRECKENDATEN

DEVICE, SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE RÜCKWÄRTSSTRECKENKOMMUNIKATION

FAR AND DEVICE FOR THE TRANSMISSION SPEAK OF AND DATENPACKETEN IN A MOBILE RADIO TRANSMISSION NETWORK

SEARCHES OF CANDIDATE SYSTEMS AND GENTLE PASSING ON BETWEEN FREQUENCIES IN A MOBILE MULTI-CARRIER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF COMMUNICATION LOSS WITH A MOBILE STATION

PROCEDURE AND MECHANISM FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE DATA RATE OF RECEIVED DATA IN A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE DATA RATE

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE INCREASED RELIABILITY OF A QUALITY FEEDBACK IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

POWER ADJUSTMENT FOR SERVICES OF POINT OF POINT TO HONOUR IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

MULTI-CHANNEL CONNECTION WITH REDUCED SHARPENING TO AVERAGE AMPLITUDE

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE FRAMEWORK NEW TRANSMISSION IN A ROUND TRANSMISSION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

POLYANIONI POLYMERS WITH MORE IMPROVE FUSOGENFÄHIGKEIT

AUGMENTED REALITY(AR) BASED INDOOR NAVIGATION APPLICATION

The augmented reality (AR) based indoor navigation application is designed for the increased demand of indoor navigation. Unlike current indoor navigation solutions, it uses augmented reality (AR) technique and presupposed 3D indoor mappings to locate user position and recognize the area. It does not require any external equipment like sensors and has the advantages of easy to build, low cost, high accuracy, no external equipment needed and has the ability of function expansion, like user can share the indoor position to others.

COLOR SOLAR CELL AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

A color solar cell and a preparation method thereof are provided. The color solar cell includes: a cell unit; and an anti-reflection layer disposed on the cell unit and configured to display a color pattern. By forming an anti-reflection layer configured to display a color pattern on the cell unit, the color pattern effect of the solar cell is achieved, thereby avoiding the color of the solar cell from being monotonous. It helps beautify the appearance of the solar cell and improves its adaptability. Here, the anti-reflection layer may be light-transparent, so as to ensure that light rays, such as sunlight, may penetrate and enter the cell unit to realize photovoltaic conversion, thereby guaranteeing the power generation efficiency of the cell unit. The color solar cell may not only meet the aesthetic requirements in building integration, but also meet the personalized customization requirements, and can better achieve the effect of exhibition and promotion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Method and apparatus for power level adjustment in a wireless communication system

Apparatus, system, and method for managing reverse link communication

Multi-channel transmission and reception with block coding in a communication system

Handoff method for digital base stations with different spectral capabilities

Method of and apparatus for scheduling data transmissions in a communication network

Power generating method of carbon-molecule gasification combustion boiler

A power generating method of Carbon-molecule gasification combustion, the method comprising the following main processes: taking coal with desulfurizing agent, and first conducting desulphuration and gasification in a molecular gasifier to produce clean coal gas; mixing hot coal gas and low excess air for combustion in the furnace of a boiler; conducting coke refining and dust removal according to coal quality and demand; after heat transfer via the heated surface of the boiler, emitting high temperature flue gas complying with the standard from the chimney; and the vapor generated by the boiler drives a steam turbine to generate power. The gasification method can be applied to a power generating system of a gas engine and a gas turbine to produce desired cooling coal gas, and can also produce chemical feed gas. The method has wide applicability and a simple process, is safe to operate and is environmentally friendly and energy saving.

SUBSTITUTED 4-PHENYL PYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AS NON-SYSTEMIC TGR5 AGONISTS

The invention relates to non-systemic TGR5 agonist useful in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, diabetes, Type II diabetes, gestational diabetes, impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, obesity, metabolic syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, disorders associated with parenteral nutrition especially during short bowel syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and other TGR5 associated diseases and disorders, having the Formula: (I'), where R1, R2, R2', R3, R4, X1, X2, X3, X4, Q, and n are described herein.

METHOD FOR INCREASING WHEAT YIELD AND PREVENTING WHEAT DISEASES AND USE THEREOF

The present invention provides a method for increasing wheat yield and preventing wheat diseases and use thereof, and relates to the technical field of crop cultivation. In the method, wheat seeds are primed by a fermentation liquid of S. sclerotiorum, and the concentration of the fermentation liquid is 1.4 * 105 cfu/mL or more. According to the present invention, the wheat seeds are primed by using S. sclerotiorum, and S. sclerotiorum can endogenously grow in wheat plants to induce expression of genes related to disease resistance and development of wheat, thereby achieving the objective of controlling diseases such as wheat Fusarium head blight and improving wheat yield.

THRESHOLD DETERMINING AND IDENTITY VERIFICATION METHOD, APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Disclosed are a threshold value determination and identity verification method, a threshold value determination and identity verification apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The threshold value determination method comprises: acquiring pre-set target values corresponding to a plurality of identity verification recognition models respectively, wherein the preset target values are used for indicating target recognition capabilities expected to be achieved by the identity verification recognition models; and determining, according to the pre-set target values, user service variable values and identity verification threshold values corresponding to the plurality of identity verification recognition models respectively, wherein the user service variable values are used for dividing active users from inactive users, and the identity verification threshold values are used by the identity verification recognition models for removing a user requiring a strong check from the inactive ...

PERSONAL INFORMATION ASSISTANT COMPUTING SYSTEM

A personal information assistant computing system may include a user computing device having a processor and a non-transitory memory device storing instructions. The personal information assistant may receive a user accessible input as a natural language communication from the user, which may be analyzed by a personal information assistant to determine a task to be performed by the virtual information assistant. The personal information assistant may be personalized to the user using encrypted user information. The personal information assistant communicates with a remote computing system in performance of a computer- assisted task, wherein the first personal information assistant interacts as a proxy for the user in response to at least one response received from the remote computing system. The personal information assistant may communicate the results of the task to the user via a user information screen and/or an audio device.

2,2',6,6'-TETRAISOPROPYL-4,4'-2-BIPHENOL SOFT CAPSULE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME

Disclosed is a 2,2',6,6'-tetraisopropyl-4,4'-2-biphenol soft capsule preparation, which is formed by a capsule cover and capsule internal contents. The capsule internal contents contain 2,2',6,6'-tetraisopropyl-4,4'-2-biphenol, solvent, antioxidant, and other ingredients.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING DISTRIBUTED FORWARD POWER CONTROL

There is provided a method for detecting TTY/TDD signals at an encoder, and for bypassing a speech coder if these signals are detected. The bitstream contains information about the TTY/TDD characters being transmitted. At the decoder, TTY/TDD tones are regenerated based on the received bitstream. An input signal is preferably high-pass filtered and is first processed by the TTY detector. If a TTY start bit is detected, the TTY encoder is used and at least one TTY character is encoded. The start bit detection is performed for each new TTY character. To ensure correct initialization of the speech coder after the transmission in text telephone mode, the memories of the speech coder are systematically reset to their initial states. This is important in particular when using VCO/HCO (Voice Carry Over/Hearing Carry Over) capability. If a TTY signal is not detected, the speech coder is used. At the decoder, the information regarding the nature of the signal must be available (speech or TTY). If ...

引擎免拆除碳剂

A decarburizer for engine without disassembling it is prepared from foaming agent, surfactant, water and perfume. Its advantages are simple preparing process high effect and no need of disassembling engine.

Hydrotalcite-like structuring catalyst and method for catalytic synthesis of pseudo-ionone

The invention discloses a hydrotalcite-like thin membrane which is grown on an aluminum substrate with surface anode oxidation and used as a structuring catalyst in the field of membrane catalysis, so as to catalyze the optimal feed ratio of citral to acetone during the aldol condensation reaction of the citral and the acetone. The in-situ synthesis technology is adopted for preparing the hydrotalcite-like thin membrane on an aluminum sheet after the surface anode oxidation, the high-temperature calcination and the re-hydration are further carried out, and the hydrotalcite-like structuring catalyst which takes aluminum as the substrate is finally obtained. The prepared structuring catalyst can be effectively used for the aldol condensation reaction of the citral and the acetone, solve a series of problems caused by a liquid base catalyst and a solid base catalyst and lead the process to meet the requirements on environmental protection and sustainable development; more importantly, the ...

Portal compulsory authentication method and access equipment

The invention provides a portal compulsory authentication method for reducing the message processing load of CPU (central processing unit) of access equipment and access equipment for realizing the method. The method comprises the following steps: enabling a portal authentication function on the access equipment; when the access equipment receives the message of an authenticated user, directly forwarding the message; when the access equipment receives an TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) connection-establishing message the port number of which is an HTTP (Hyper Text Transport Protocol) protocol port number, directly forwarding the TCP connection-establishing message; and when the access equipment receives the message of an unauthenticated user, and the message of the unauthenticated user is an HTTP request message, redirecting the HTTP request message to a portal server for portal authentication. The invention enables the unauthenticated user self to establish and terminate TCP connection ...

Elevator lifting floor safety bracket

The invention relates to an elevator lifting floor safety bracket comprising a car 1 and a bracket body 2. The elevator lifting floor safety bracket is characterized in that the bracket body 2 is arranged under a door frame of an elevator entrance of each floor and can be moved into the car 1 from the door frame. The elevator lifting floor safety bracket is simple in structure and low in production cost and has a passenger safety protection function, and the problem about casualties caused by accidental out-of-control lifting of the elevator car is solved.

Magnetic steel protection piece for vacuum titanium pump

The invention discloses a magnetic steel protection piece for a vacuum titanium pump. The protection piece comprises magnetic steel and a magnetic steel support baseplate, wherein the magnetic steel support baseplate comprises a vacuum titanium pump positioning groove for positioning and placing the vacuum titanium pump and magnetic steel clamping grooves for positioning and placing the magnetic steel; the magnetic steel support baseplate is approximately in a 'u' shape; the magnetic steel clamping grooves are respectively formed in the both u-shaped arms of the magnetic steel support baseplate; the south pole of the magnetic steel inside one magnetic steel clamping groove directly faces the north pole of the magnetic steel inside the other magnetic steel clamping groove; the magnetic steel support baseplate is made of a non-magnetic material. The protection piece can be used for effectively preventing the magnetic steel from being broken due to the effect of own high-intensity magnetic ...

New trend, dual -purpose system of air purification

The utility model belongs to the domestic appliance field, the utility model discloses a new trend, dual -purpose system of air purification. Including can assembling expansions, can install in casement department or pull down the organism as ordinary room air purifier very conveniently, functional modules such as air purification that can increase as required or reduce and oxygenation, a plurality of temperature humidity and air matter level sensor install and can be applicable to air pollution's inside and outside having family house and handle official business the region according to air temperature humidity indoor outside and air quality circumstances automatic adjustment operational mode when casement department uses.

Real empty can formula SCR catalyst regeneration system of integration

The utility model discloses a real empty can formula SCR catalyst regeneration system of integration, including the real empty can body, real empty can body top is equipped with the automatic cover of tumbling, and rotatory jetting, belt cleaning device fix in cover central authorities, jar external portion is equipped with the heat preservation, goes up the lower extreme and is equipped with gas circulation heating system and is connected with outside heating cycle device adoption insulating tube, real empty can body bottom is equipped with jacking locking device, and the the device top is equipped with changeable ultrasonic wave cluster belt cleaning device, with system steel platform assembly together, promote by the cylinder through between tracks connection, real empty can body bottom intermediate position is equipped with the raffinate and discharges and the evacuation mouth, respectively with filter unit of system and evacuation machine group link, liquid circulating device and charge ...

Preparation method for mixture of ethylene-undecylenyl alcohol copolymer and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene

The invention discloses a preparation method for a mixture of an ethylene-undecylenyl alcohol copolymer and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. The preparation method has the advantages that a co-catalyst of polar monomers and a catalyst is wrapped with a polyethylene microsphere granule, and during polymerization, the composition of a solvent is changed to regulate a solubility parameter of the solvent to further control the swelling rate of polyethylene to control the releasing rate of the co-catalyst of the polar monomers and the catalyst, so that the problem of influence of the polar monomers on the polymerization activity of the ethylene homopolymerization catalyst and a chain transfer process is solved, the polymerization activity of the ethylene homopolymerization catalyst and the molecular weight (more than 1,500,000g/mol) can be effectively ensured, and the mixture of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and the ethylene-undecylenyl alcohol copolymer can be prepared by ...

Refining method for propofol injection

The present invention discloses bipropofol refining process, which includes chromatographic column separation to eliminate impurities with similar chemical structures, and rectification in a rotary film evaporator with shortened detention period of the material in the heating evaporation region and reduced thermal decomposition of bipropofol. The process of the present invention is superior to available refining processes, and has short refining period, less degradation of bipropofol and high product quality controllability.

O,O-dialkyl-alpha-[3-bromo-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-formyl]alkyl methylphosphonate derivative as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention discloses an O,O-dialkyl-alpha-[3-bromo-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-formyl]alkyl methylphosphonate derivative of which the general formula I is as shown in the description, wherein R represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group or a butyl group; R<1> represents halogen, hydrogen, a methyl group or a methoxy group. The invention further discloses preparation methods of like compounds of the O,O-dialkyl-alpha-[3-bromo-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-formyl]alkyl methylphosphonate derivative. The like compounds have remarkable inhibiting effects on three insecticide targets such as armyworms, aphids and red spiders, and can serve as efficient ingredients of an insecticide.

Plastic light-conversion fluorescent granules and application thereof

The invention relates to plastic light-conversion fluorescent granules for replacing the traditional LED packaging process. A preparation method of the plastic light-conversion fluorescent granules comprises the following steps of: selecting polymer resin which is suitable for being prepared into an LED lamp; selecting a special method to treat fluorescent materials; successfully combining the polymer resin, an addition agent and the fluorescent materials together to prepare the plastic light-conversion fluorescent granules. The plastic light-conversion fluorescent granules avoid uneven dispersion and blackened products in a processing process, can be directly used for processing plastic lenses and lens parts in various LED lamps or outer shells of lamps and also can be used for processing plastic fittings of a luminous indicator. Because a piece processed by the plastic light-conversion fluorescent granules has a light conversion function, the piece is converted into white light or other ...

Method for measuring oxide, phosphorus, manganese and copper content of directly reduced iron

The invention provides a method for measuring oxide, phosphorus, manganese and copper content of directly reduced iron. The method comprises the following steps of: measuring the X-ray fluorescent line strength of a test sample to be tested by using conventional X-ray fluorescent spectrometry, and obtaining corresponding oxide, phosphorus, manganese and copper content values in a standard working curve of oxide, phosphorus, manganese and copper according to the X-ray fluorescent line strength, wherein the test sample to be tested is obtained by firing, adding lithium tetraborate, lithium nitrate solution and ammonium iodide solution, mixing, drying, heating till melting and cooling. After the sample is melted at one time, the silicon dioxide, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, aluminum sesquioxide, titanium dioxide, potassium oxide, phosphorus, manganese and copper content of the test sample can be directly measured; and the method is convenient for operation, has high measurement accuracy ...

Preparation and application for water-based polyurethane dispersoid containing oligomer and vinyl monomer copolymer/polyurethane hybridization polymer granular

The invention discloses a preparation method for water-based polyurethane dispersoid containing oligomer. The dispersoid prepared by the method is a water-based polyurethane dispersoid containing vinyl polymerizable monomer co-polymerized oligomer; the dispersoid can absorb substantial polymerizable monomer containing vinyl, and is used for preparing vinyl monomer copolymer/polyurethane hybridization polymer granular; the prepared hybridization polymer granular is micron-sized, and can be taken as a delusterant, which is water-fast, wear resistant, scratch resistant, high in transparency and smoothness, for preparing paint or an binding agent.

Method for measuring content of strontium carbonate in permanent magnetic ferrite mixture

The invention discloses a method for measuring the content of strontium carbonate in a permanent magnetic ferrite mixture. The method comprises the steps of pretreatment, standard solution preparation and measurement, and specifically comprises the steps of weighing a test sample, dissolving the test sample in a hydrochloric acid solution, making up to constant volume, and shaking up for measurement; and making a strontium oxide spectral line intensity-mass percentage working curve by virtue of a standard solution, analyzing the test sample to be measured according to the curve to obtain the content of strontium oxide in the permanent magnetic ferrite mixture, and calculating the percentage of strontium oxide. According to the method, the content of strontium carbonate in the permanent magnetic ferrite mixture is measured by a plasma atomic emission spectrum method, the number of used reagents is small, the interference is low, environment pollution is alleviated, and the working efficiency ...

Four-arm type MEMS micro-gripper integrated with piezoresistive micro-force tester

The present invention provides a four-arm MEMS micro-holder integrated with micro-force detection with piezoresistors, which comprises an electrostatic comb dent-driving structure, an end-holding structure, a supporting structure and a force detection structure. The electrostatic comb dent-driving structure is composed of static dents and dynamic dents; a voltage is loaded on the static dents andthe dynamic dents; under the function of electrostatic force, the dynamic dents move toward the static dents. The end-holding structure is provided with four holding arms; wherein, the two middle holding arms are driven by the dynamic dents to approach the holding arms on both sides in order to fulfill holding; the holding arms on both sides are fixed and integrated with piezoresistors to detect holding force. The supporting structure suspends the dynamic dents and has a supporting function, and after the electrostatic force disappears, the supporting structure utilizes the owned elasticity torestore ...

Method for establishing route, forwarding chip and three-layer switchboard

The invention relates to a routing establishing method, forwarding chip and three-layer switch. The method includes: establishing a network interface for direct connection of the three-layer switch; establishing a direct connection network routing for the direct connection network, establishing gateway host computer routing for the network interface and respectively setting a first identificationand a second identification for the routing; performing routing table matching when the forwarding chip receives an IP packet; acquiring routing identification in the matching, and carrying in the received IP packet; respectively limiting speed of IP packets carried with different identifications, and then transmitting to a CPU. The invention can not only prevent large occupation of three-layer switch CPU resources by IP scanning attack, but also can prevent affection to management function of the three-layer switch after speed limiting, thereby solving the defect of the prior CPU protection function ...

Method for extracting high quality line structure based on cartoon film

一种移动通讯系统

... 用于调节同时与一个移动站(8)进行通信的基站(4，6)的发射功率的方法和装置。所描述的各种方法使基站(4，6)的发射功率得到调整。在第一个示范性实施例中，传送器(20，32)通过通讯链接附着于一个分开的控制部件(12)。然后，控制部件(12)导出最合适的指令流并将其发送到基站。在第二个示范性实施例中，该控制部件在一段时期内周期性地接收最终的或平均的发送电平，并在一段时期内对来自每个传送器的反馈进行总质量测度。控制部件(12)确定调整过的功率水平，并将一条指出该调整过的功率水平的信息传递给各个传送器。在第三个示范性实施例中，传送器(20，32)发送给控制部件(12)一条指出向接收器传递的发射功率的信息。控制部件(12)根据当前的发射功率来确定调整过的发射功率。 ...

Method and server for making multimedia message, service access method and access server

The invention relates to the technology of multimedia messages and provides a method and a server for making a multimedia message, a service access method and an access server, aiming at the defects of poor user experience of a prior multimedia message making method, repeated construction of a multimedia message making system and investment waste, and the like. The server for making the multimedia message works according to the following steps: receiving a multimedia message making request by the control module, returning to the multimedia message making page; receiving a multimedia message material package to generate the multimedia message and arrange an exclusive multimedia message identification for the material package, then sending the multimedia message identification to the service access server; receiving the downloading request, and returning to the corresponding multimedia message; receiving a multimedia message preview requirement reoriented by the service access server, generating ...

Heat is recycled and is strained an assembly and oil water separator

The utility model relates to a diesel engine oil water separator technical field specifically is an oily water separator, recycle and strain an assembly and constant temperature heating ware assemblyincluding filter insert, heat. Heat is recycled and is strained an assembly including straining a casing and hot powered valve, be equipped with input port, filter insert inlet port interface, filterinsert oil -out interface, delivery outlet, oil return opening and thermovent on straining a casing, the input port passes through the input channel intercommunication with filter insert inlet port interface, and filter insert oil -out interface passes through the output channel intercommunication with the delivery outlet, and the oil return opening passes through return path to be connected withhot powered valve, and the thermovent passes through heat dissipation channel to be connected with hot powered valve, and input channel recycles the passageway through heat and is connected with hot powered ...

High-strength fence for building construction

The utility model discloses a high-strength fence for building construction. The device comprises a plurality of supporting columns, a base is welded to the outer wall of the bottom of the supportingcolumn. Supporting ribs are welded to the bottoms of the four side faces of the supporting column. The outer walls of the bottoms of the four supporting ribs are welded to the base, an inclined strutis fixedly installed on the outer wall of the front face of the supporting column through bolts, a fixing plate is fixedly installed at the end, away from the supporting column, of the inclined strutin parallel with the base through bolts, and a threaded hole is formed in the outer wall of the top of the supporting column. According to the utility model, the contact area between the fence and theground can be well increased; the stability of the fence for building construction is improved; the supporting ribs can well fix the supporting rods, the overall strength of the building constructionfence ...

Semi-automatic smoke exhaust window opening device

The invention discloses a semi-automatic smoke exhaust window opening device which comprises a pulley block, a steel wire rope, a window opener connecting rod, a starting switch and a balancing weight. The pulley block comprises an upper pulley, a lower pulley, a window opener connecting rod pulley and a starting switch pulley which are linked through a steel wire rope, the window opener connecting rod pulley is connected with the smoke exhaust window through a window opener connecting rod, the starting switch pulley is provided with a starting switch used for limiting the pulley block, and the steel wire rope is connected with a balancing weight; in an initial state, the balancing weight is in a high position and is limited through the starting switch, and the smoke exhaust window is closed; and when the switch is started to release limiting, the balancing weight moves downwards and drives the smoke exhaust window to be opened through the window opener connecting rod. When the device is ...

Reinforcing steel bar hoisting and lifting device and using method thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of reinforcing steel bar hoisting, in particular to a reinforcing steel bar hoisting and lifting device and a using method thereof.The using method comprises the steps that 1, the two ends of a reinforcing steel bar are bundled and then placed in a hoisting bin through a crane; 2, steel bars in the hoisting bin are bound; 3, after whether fixing is firm or not is checked, the hoisting bin is hoisted through a crane; 4, after the hoisting cabin is hoisted to a designated position, the hoisting cabin is horizontally placed; and 5, the steel bars bundled at the two ends are moved out to the designated position through a crane. Steel bars are stacked in the hoisting bin piece through a crane, the binding piece is pulled to enable one end of the binding piece to be clamped into the limiting piece, the driving piece is controlled to work to enable the other end of the binding piece to be tightened, and the binding piece is tightened to gather the steel ...

Inter-base-station interaction method for optimizing user equipment and base station maintenance equipment

The invention relates to the field of base station maintenance, in particular to an inter-base-station interaction method for optimizing user equipment and base station maintenance equipment, and the method and the equipment for optimizing the inter-base-station interaction of the user equipment comprise the following steps: step 1, a user terminal establishes connection with a base station; interaction is carried out through an interface physically connected with a network layer or a data link layer after processing of the MAC layer, and a user terminal selects and determines the general orientation and related information of a base station needing to reside through a PLMN; step 2, the user terminal and the base station obtain frequency and symbol synchronization; step 3, acquiring a system frame timing, namely an initial position of a downlink frame, and confirming a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) of the base station, so that the user terminal resides in the base station with ...

Temperature and humidity self-control cigar tobacco circulating chain type upper and lower frame uniform air-curing device and air-curing method thereof

The invention discloses a temperature and humidity self-control cigar tobacco circulating chain type upper and lower frame uniform airing device which is characterized in that a driving chain assembly is arranged in the middle of the bottom end of a rack, and the driving chain assembly comprises a motor, a speed reducer and a driving chain wheel mounted on the speed reducer; transmission chain assemblies are arranged on the left side and the right side of the bottom end of the rack and connected with the driving chain assemblies through transmission chains. The circulating chain assembly comprises a main tensioning mechanism, idle wheels, a circulating chain and a hook piece, the tensioning mechanisms are symmetrically distributed on the lower portion of the rack front and back, the idle wheels are symmetrically distributed on the upper portion of the rack front and back, the circulating chain is hung on the idle wheels, and the hook piece is hinged to the circulating chain; the temperature ...

Intelligent parking test and evaluation method

The invention relates to the field of vehicle automatic system test methods, in particular to an intelligent parking test and evaluation method, which comprises the following steps of: respectively carrying out parking scene test, parking function additional test and safety prompt test on a to-be-tested vehicle; in the testing stage, a to-be-tested vehicle is placed in a plurality of testing sites, testing is carried out under various scene working conditions according to a plurality of preset testing scenes, and testing performance results of the to-be-tested vehicle in the parking scene testing process, the parking function additional testing process and the safety prompt testing process are collected. And scoring is carried out on test performance results in the scene working condition, the additional working condition and the prompt working condition to obtain actual scores under all the working conditions, the actual scores under the parking scene test, the parking function additional ...

Integrated image shaping and video coding

The invention relates to integrated image shaping and video coding. A method, process, and system are presented for integrating a shaping into a next generation video codec for encoding and decoding an image, where the shaping allows a portion of the image to be encoded with a second codeword representation, where the second codeword representation is a first codeword representation, into a next generation video codec for encoding and decoding an image, where the second codeword representation is a second codeword representation, where the first codeword representation is a second codeword representation. The second codeword representation allows for more efficient compression than using the first codeword representation. Various architectures are discussed, including an out-of-loop shaping architecture, an in-loop shaping architecture only for intra pictures, an in-loop architecture for prediction residuals, and a hybrid in-loop shaping architecture. A syntax method for signaling shaping ...

New energy battery safety fault detection system and equipment

The invention discloses a new energy battery safety fault detection system and equipment, the fault detection system comprises a power supply module, a temperature detection module, a fan detection module and an accumulated water detection module, the power supply module is used for supplying power to all modules on the fault detection system, and the temperature detection module detects whether the temperature of a new energy battery is abnormal or not; the accumulated water detection module is used for detecting whether accumulated water exists in the new energy battery, and the fan detection module is used for detecting whether a fan in the new energy battery works abnormally. The temperature detection module, the fan detection module and the accumulated water detection module are respectively connected with a second abnormity indication module, a third abnormity indication module and a first abnormity indication module which are used for indicating abnormity, and the temperature detection ...

Graphene-based high-strength flexible electrothermal film anti-icing and deicing element

A graphene-based high-strength flexible electrothermal film anti-icing and deicing element disclosed by the present invention comprises a laminated plate structure, the laminated plate structure comprises a heating layer and a bonding layer, the heating layer comprises two layers of graphene and carbon fibers wrapped in the two layers of graphene, the bonding layer comprises an anti-tensile layer and a base layer, and the anti-tensile layer is arranged between the two layers of graphene and the carbon fibers wrapped in the two layers of graphene. The base layer and the tensile layer are modified to form an integrated structure. According to the flexible electric heating film, the carbon fiber tube and the carbon fiber filaments are combined to prepare the flexible electric heating film, the heating layer is composed of the carbon fiber bundles which are made of arch-shaped cloth and are arranged in a unit mode and two layers of graphene, and experiments prove that good toughness can be ...

Electronic component high-efficiency surface mounting equipment for intelligent manufacturing

The invention relates to an electronic component high-efficiency surface mounting device for intelligent manufacturing, which comprises a base and further comprises a transverse moving plate movably arranged on the base and connected with a transverse moving driving mechanism mounted on the base, the transverse moving driving mechanism is connected with a Maltese cross movement mechanism mounted on the base, and the Maltese cross movement mechanism is connected with the transverse moving plate. A plurality of deep grooves are formed in the transverse moving plate at equal intervals in the length direction of the transverse moving plate so as to form placement positions used for placing PCBs, a camera device located above the transverse moving plate is further installed on the base, the mounting frame is movably arranged on the base, a plurality of suction nozzles used for conducting negative pressure suction on different components are arranged on the mounting frame at equal intervals in ...

Method for evaluating strength of ceramic-based composite material in reuse environment

A method for evaluating the strength of a ceramic-based composite material in a reuse environment is characterized in that transition from a fatigue damage mechanism to a damage criterion is carried out by using a multi-scale method based on a molecular dynamics simulation method and a mesoscopic finite element simulation method, and the fatigue damage of the ceramic-based composite material in the reuse environment is quantitatively described through damage variables; the method can accurately predict the strength change of the ceramic-based composite material in various repeated use environments (force/heat/oxygen), is suitable for various ceramic-based composite materials, and has universality.

Control method and control device for heating device, and heating device

The embodiment of the invention discloses a control method and device of a heating device and the heating device, the heating device comprises a heating unit, and the control method comprises the steps that S1, after the heating unit completes heating, the first water supply condition of the heating device is obtained; s2, first power of the heating unit is determined according to the first water supply condition, and the first power serves as initial power of the heating unit when the heating unit conducts heating next time; s3, when the heating unit is started next time, the heating unit is controlled to conduct heating at the first power; and S4, the second water supply condition of the heating device is obtained in the heating period of the heating unit, the second power of the heating unit is determined according to the second water supply condition, and the heating unit is controlled to conduct heating at the second power. Therefore, stable hot water supply can be guaranteed, frequent ...

Connecting frame, clothes processing device and clothes processing equipment

The invention discloses a connecting frame, a clothes processing device and clothes processing equipment, and the connecting frame is suitable for being arranged at a top opening of a first clothes processing unit so as to connect the first clothes processing unit and a second clothes processing unit together. According to the connecting frame provided by the embodiment of the invention, a top cover of a clothes washing unit or a clothes drying unit in the related technology is replaced, and a support does not need to be additionally arranged for connection, so that the number of parts is reduced, the overall height of a product is reduced, the number of assembly gaps is reduced, and the overall appearance quality of the product is improved. In addition, during assembly, screw mounting holes do not need to be punched in the clothes processing unit located below, the appearance of the product is guaranteed, the number of machining procedures is reduced, and therefore the assembly efficiency ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING MOBILE ASSISTED HARD HANDOFF BETWEEN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

A method and apparatus for performing inter-system hard handoff between communication systems (S1, S2) or inter-frequency hard handoff within a CDMA communication system is disclosed. The purpose of this invention is to reduce the probability of dropped calls during intersystem hard handoff. In the event that a hard handoff attempt is unsuccessful, the mobile station (18) will return to the original system (S1) with information which the communication system of the present invention uses to assist in the performance of future handoff attempts. Alternatively, with no handoff attempt made, the mobile station (18) monitors the destination system (S2), then returns to the original system (S1) with information used to assist in subsequent handoff attempts. The information returned from monitoring a CDMA system consists of results of a search for one or more pilots given at offsets in a specific list provided to the mobile station (18) by the base station (B1-B5) or a set of offsets based upon ...

CANDIDATE SYSTEM SEARCH AND SOFT HANDOFF BETWEEN FREQUENCIES IN A MULTI- CARRIER MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

The present invention encompasses a mobile station comprising: a transmitter for transmitting outgoing signals from the mobile station; and a receiver for receiving incoming signals, the receiver coupled to the transmitter and having N subreceivers, where N is an integer greater than one and each of the N subreceivers may independently be tuned to a desired frequency. The present invention also encompasses a wireless communication system comprising: (1) a plurality of base stations, where each of the base stations transmits signals on at least one of a plurality of frequencies; and (2) a plurality of mobile stations, at least one of the plurality of mobile stations comprises: (a) a transmitter for transmitting signals to at least one of the plurality of base stations; and a receiver coupled to the transmitter for receiving signals from at least one of the plurality of base stations, the receiver having N subreceivers, where N is an integer greater than one and each of the N subreceivers ...

Feedback control system of an alignment system

An alignment system having long term stability in illumination center wavelength is discussed. The alignment system includes a tunable radiation source and a feedback control system. The tunable radiation source includes a light source configured to provide a broadband radiation beam and a tunable multi-passband filter configured to filter the broadband radiation beam into narrow band radiation beam having a center wavelength value. The feedback control system is configured to measure the center wavelength value of the narrow band radiation beam and compare the measured center wavelength value with a desired center wavelength value. The feedback control system is further configured to generate a control signal based on the comparison in response to a difference being present between the measured center wavelength value and the desired center wavelength value and tune the tunable filter based on the control signal to eliminate or substantially reduce the difference.

Operation of a forward link acknowledgement channel for the reverse link data

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PREVENTING DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF NATURAL GAS VEHICLE GAS DETECTORS

Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for balancing the internal pressure of a gas detector. A method for venting internal pressure changes of a gas detector may comprise providing an inlet to a sensor located within a housing of the gas detector; isolating the sensor from the rest of the interior of the housing; providing at least one vent between the interior of the housing and the external environment, wherein the sensor is isolated from airflow into and out of the vent; and preventing one or more elements from entering the interior of the housing through the at least one vent via a breathable membrane aligned with the at least one vent.

COATING CARBON STEEL TUBING WITH IRON SULFIDE

Treating carbon steel tubing includes contacting the carbon steel tubing with a first treatment solution including a salt; corroding the carbon steel tubing with the salt to yield a corroded surface on the carbon steel tubing; contacting the corroded surface on the carbon steel tubing with a second treatment solution comprising sulfide ions; and forming an iron sulfide layer on the corroded surface of the carbon steel tubing by chemically bonding the sulfide ions in the second treatment solution with iron in the carbon steel tubing. In some cases, the first treatment solution also includes sulfide ions, and the iron sulfide layer is formed by contacting the carbon steel tubing with the first treatment solution.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEFENDING DISTRIBUTED DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACK

Defending a distributed denial of service attack includes intercepting a service packet sent by the client to a server, according to a rule agreed with the client, obtaining the information carried by a first preset field of the service packet, the inherent information carried by an inherent field of the service packet, and the added information carried by at least one second preset field, according to the hash algorithm agreed with the client, performing a hash processing on the inherent information and at least one added information so as to obtain a hash result, and determining the service packet is discarded when the hash result is different from the information carried by the first preset field.

System and method for rate assignment

A system and method for a time-scalable priority-based scheduler. A flexible scheduling algorithm utilizing variable scheduling durations enables better system capacity utilization. A rate request is transmitted if data arrives in a buffer, data in the buffer exceeds a buffer depth, and sufficient power exists to transmit at the rate requested. A rate assignment responsive to the rate request indicates a scheduled duration and a scheduled rate applicable for the scheduled duration. The scheduled duration is less than or equal to a scheduling period. The scheduling period is an interval of time and after which a scheduler makes a scheduling decision. The scheduling period is variable and the scheduled duration is variable.

Coding of HDR Video Signals in the ICtCp Color Format

Methods to improve the quality of coding high-dynamic range (HDR) signals in the ICtCp color space are presented. Techniques are described to a) generate optimum chroma Offset and scaling parameters, b) compute chroma mode decisions by optimizing mode selection distortion metrics based on chroma saturation and hue angle values, and c) preserving iso-luminance by maintaining in-gamut values during chroma down-sampling and chroma up-sampling operations.

Synchronization Signal Block Raster Shift In Mobile Communications

Various examples with respect to synchronization signal block (SSB) raster shift in mobile communications are described. A processor of a user equipment (UE) performs an initial cell search to identify a cell among one or more cells of a wireless communication system. The processor then camps on the identified cell. In performing the initial cell search, the processor scans through a plurality of SSB entries for frequency bands below 3 GHz with a SSB raster spacing and a SSB raster offset frequency that support sub-carrier spacing (SCS) spaced channel raster and 100 kHz channel raster for both 15 kHz SCS and 30 kHz SCS. A minimum channel bandwidth at 5 MHz or higher for 15 kHz SCS or at 10 MHz or higher for 30 kHz SCS is supported. The SSB raster spacing is a common multiple of 15 kHz and 100 kHz. The SSB raster offset frequency for 100 kHz channel raster is a multiple of 30 kHz plus/minus 10 kHz.

Candidate system search and soft handoff between frequencies in a multi-carrier mobile communication system

The present invention encompasses a mobile station comprising a transmitter for transmitting outgoing signals from the mobile station and a receiver for receiving incoming signals, the receiver coupled to the transmitter and having N subreceivers, where N is an integer greater than one and each of the N subreceivers may independently be tuned to a desired frequency. The present invention also encompasses a wireless communication system comprising a plurality of base stations, where each of the base stations transmits signals on at least one of a plurality of frequencies and a plurality of mobile stations, at least one of the plurality of mobile stations comprises a transmitter for transmitting signals to at least one of the plurality of base stations and a receiver coupled to the transmitter for receiving signals from at least one of the plurality of base stations, the receiver having N subreceivers, where N is an integer greater than one and each of the N subreceivers is independently ...

Method for testing analog-to-digital converter and system therefor

A data processing system having an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and method for testing the ADC are provided. The data processing system also comprises a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and test logic. The DAC has a first voltage range, an input for receiving a test code, and an output. The ADC has a second voltage range larger than the first voltage range, an input coupled to the output of the DAC, and an output for providing a series of output codes over the second voltage range. The test logic is coupled to the ADC and is for controlling testing of the ADC using the DAC. A plurality of series of test codes are provided to the DAC for testing portions of the second voltage range output from the ADC. A beginning series of test codes is for testing a beginning portion of the second voltage range and subsequent series of test codes are for testing subsequent portions of the second voltage range. Subsequent portions of the second voltage range are tested until a maximum voltage of the ...

Personal information assistant computing system

A personal information assistant computing system may include a user computing device having a processor and a non-transitory memory device storing instructions. The personal information assistant may receive a user accessible input as a natural language communication from the user, which may be analyzed by a personal information assistant to determine a task to be performed by the virtual information assistant. The personal information assistant may be personalized to the user using encrypted user information. The personal information assistant communicates with a remote computing system in performance of a computer-assisted task, wherein the first personal information assistant interacts as a proxy for the user in response to at least one response received from the remote computing system. The personal information assistant may communicate the results of the task to the user via a user information screen and/or an audio device.

Methods for producing seawater based, high temperature viscoelastic surfactant fluids with low scaling tendency

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method of producing a viscoelastic surfactant (VES) fluid, the VES fluid comprising desulfated seawater. The method of producing the VES fluid comprises adding an alkaline earth metal halide to seawater to produce a sulfate precipitate. The method further comprises removing the sulfate precipitate to produce the desulfated water. The method further comprises adding a VES and one or more of a nanoparticle viscosity modifier or a polymeric modifier to the desulfated seawater. Other embodiments are directed to VES fluids that maintain a viscosity greater than 10 cP at temperatures above 250° F.

STANDALONE SSS FOR RRM AND CHANNEL ESTIMATION ENHANCEMENT

A method based on standalone secondary synchronization signals (SSSs) can include receiving a configuration of an SSS burst at a user equipment (UE) from a base station in a wireless communication network. The SSS burst can include standalone SSSs grouped into SSS sets. Each SSS set can be associated with a beam index. The configuration can indicate frequency and timing locations of the standalone SSSs. The method can further include performing pre-synchronization, radio resource management (RRM) measurement, or cell detection based on the standalone SSSs in the SSS burst.

MULTI-MEDIA BROADCAST AND MULTICAST SERVICE (MBMS) IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide multi-media broadcast and multicast services (MBMS) in a wireless communications system. SOLUTION: In one aspect, processing data for transmission to a plurality of terminals are provided. Frames of information bits (which may have variable rates) are provided to a buffer implementing a matrix. The matrix is padded with padding bits based on a particular paging scheme to support variable frame rates. The frames are then coded based on a particular block code to provide parity bits. The frames of information bits and the parity bits are then transmitted to the terminals. In another aspect, a method is provided for controlling the transmit power of a data transmission to a plurality of terminals. TPC streams are received from the terminals and processed to obtain a stream of joint power control commands used to adjust the transmit power of the data transmission. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT ...

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Erhalten eines zuverlässigen E-DCH-Empfangs zur Übertragung von Zeitplaninformation

Verfahren zur Verwendung in einer Benutzerausrüstung (UE), um eine verbesserte Transportformatkombination (E-TFC) zu erhalten zur Übertragung einer Zeitplaninformation (SI) bei einer weichen Übergabe (SHO) zu einer bedienenden verbesserten Datenkanalzelle (E-DCH) in einem Heterogennetzwerk (HetNet), wobei das Verfahren aufweist: Empfangen eines E-TFC-Auswahlleistungsbackoff-Werts (ESPB) von einer aktiven Macrozelle, wobei die aktive Macrozelle die bedienende E-DCH-Zelle ist, Bestimmen der E-TFC basierend auf einer angedeuteten Leistung einer Aktivgewährung minus dem empfangenen ESPB-Wert und einem Satz von E-TFC-Leistungsversatzwerten, die von der aktiven Macrozelle empfangen sind, wenn eine zu übertragende MAC-e/i-Daten-PDU mit der SI gemultiplext ist, ansonsten Bestimmen der E-TFC basierend auf der angedeuteten Leistung der Aktivgewährung und dem Satz von E-TFC-Leistungsversatzwerten, und Übertragen der MAC-e/i-PDU zu der aktiven Macrozelle unter Verwendung der angedeuteten Leistung der ...

Verfahren und Gerät zur Koordinierung der Übertragung von Kurznachrichten und harten Weiterreichungssuchen in einem drahtlosen Kommunikationssystem

SCHALTEN ZWISCHEN GEMEINSAMEN UND INDIVIDUELLEN KANÄLEN ZUM BEREITSTELLEN VON RUNDFUNKINHALTDIENSTEN IN EINEM DRAHTLOSEN TELEFONNETZ

MEHRKANALÜBERTRAGUNG UND EMPFANG MIT BLOCKKODIERUNG IN EINEM KOMMUNIKATIONSSYSTEM

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR BESTIMMUNG DES SOLLWERTES EINER GESCHLOSSENEN LEISTUNGSREGELUNGSSCHLEIFE DER ABWÄRTSRICHTUNG IN EINEM DRAHTLOSEN PAKETDATEN-KOMMUNIKATIONSSYSTEM

Enabling operation of both cellular and WLAN on a shared unlicensed frequency band

Enabling operation of both cellular and wireless local area network (WLAN) on a shared unlicensed frequency band by a method including: causing a primary transmission mode period of operation, a secondary transmission mode period of operation, and an idle mode period of operation on an unlicensed frequency band to be transmitted to a mobile terminal; receiving an interfered ratio report from the mobile terminal; causing the mobile terminal to be classified as at least one of a primary user or a secondary user based on the interfered ratio report, and causing the classification to be transmitted to the mobile terminal. The primary transmission mode may allow the mobile terminal to operate normally without interference coordination with another user of the unlicensed band; secondary transmission mode may enable operation on predefined resources of the unlicensed band; and idle mode may prevent any transmission on the unlicensed band.

Dual flowline testing tool with pressure self-equalizer

Method, apparatus and computer program for distributed carrier aggregation

PROCEDURE FOR THE MONITORING OF THE TRANSMISSION QUALITY

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE FOR TESTING QUALITY INDICATOR BITS (QIB)

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM OF THE COMBINATION OF CODES WITH AN EXTERIOR DECODER IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

DYNAMIC COMMON OF USED FORWARD DISTANCE CHANNEL FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH CHANGE OF THE RADIATION CHARACTERISTIC OF THE BASIS STATION

DEVICE, SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE AUTONOMOUS ADMINISTRATION OF BACKWARDS STRECKENKOMMUNIKATIONSBETRIEBSMITTELN IN A DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING A COMMON ONE OR INDIVIDUAL TRANSMISSION OF BROADCAST CONTENTS IN A WIRELESS TELEPHONE NETWORK

THREADED CONNECTOR

A threaded connector including female thread and male thread. The female thread is symmetrically disposed on both ends of a coupling. The male thread is disposed at an end of a pipe. The female thread includes buttress thread. A torque shoulder is disposed in front of the buttress thread. The female thread is connected to the torque shoulder via a tool withdrawal groove. A protruding threaded segment is disposed on any one of a fourth to seventh tooth of the female thread to prevent high pressure gas from leaking. 2. The threaded connector of claim 1 , whereinsaid female thread comprises connecting thread and protruding thread;said buttress thread has a high connection strength;a taper of said protruding threaded segment is 1:16;a pitch of said protruding threaded segment is four teeth per inch;a tooth height of said protruding threaded segment is 1.78-2.03 mm;an angle of a stabbing flank is β=15−45°; andan angle of a load flank is α=0−4°. This application is a continuation of International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2009/075166 with an international filing date of Dec. 21, 2009, designating the United States, now pending, and further claims priority benefits to Chinese Patent Application No. 200910071149.8 filed on Nov. 4, 2009. The contents of all of the aforementioned applications, including any intervening amendments thereto, are incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe invention relates to a threaded connector, and more particularly to a gas-sealing threaded connector.2. Description of the Related ArtNowadays, threaded connectors are widely used in exploiting underground natural gas, and high gas-sealing performance thereof must be ensured.illustrates a conventional threaded connector, in which a conical or spherical sealing surface is formed on a small end of external thread of a pipe, and another conical or spherical sealing surface is formed on a small end of internal thread of a coupling fit therewith. As the external thread is ...

MECHANICAL DOUBLE JOINT SYSTEM

An exemplary mechanical joint system includes a joint, an arm, a plurality of teeth, an engaging member, and at least one latching member. The joint defines a pivot hole and a joint receiving hole communicating with the pivot hole. The arm is rotatable relative to the joint and includes a pivot portion and a pivot hole defined in the pivot portion. The pivot portion is received in the joint receiving hole. The engaging member includes a pivot shaft and a fixing member fixed relative to the pivot shaft. The plurality of teeth extends from an outer surface of the shaft portion of the pivot shaft. The latching member is mounted in the pivot hole of the pivot portion of the arm for engaging with the teeth. 1. A mechanical joint system , comprising:a first joint defining a pivot hole and a joint receiving hole communicating with the pivot hole;an arm being rotatable relative to the joint, the arm comprising a pivot portion and a pivot hole defined in the pivot portion, the pivot portion being received in the joint receiving hole, and the pivot hole of the arm and the pivot hole of the joint being aligned along a same axis;an engaging member comprising a pivot shaft and a fixing member, the pivot shaft comprising a shaft head and a shaft portion extending from an end of the shaft head, the shaft head being inserted into the pivot hole from an end thereof, the fixing member being inserted into the pivot hole from an opposite end thereof, and fixed relative to the pivot shaft;a plurality of teeth extending from an outer surface of the shaft portion of the pivot shaft; andat least one latching member mounted in the pivot hole of the pivot portion of the arm for engaging with the teeth.2. The mechanical joint system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the shaft portion of the pivot shaft defines a threaded hole in an end opposite to the shaft head of the pivot shaft claim 1 , the fixing member comprises a shaft head and a threaded portion extending from an end of the shaft head ...

COSMETIC CONTAINER

A cosmetic container includes a PET tube having an open end and a close end, wherein the close end has a connecting section, and the connecting section formed with at least one external thread at its outer periphery and a bottom; a painting assembly including a pen segment screwed with the open end, a brush segment wedged in the pen segment and an upper cap mounted around the pen segment; and an attached member having a threaded hole for receiving and fixing the connecting section at the thread. 1. A cosmetic container , comprising:a PET tube being a hollow container with an open end and a close end, the open end having an outer periphery formed with at least one external thread, the close end having a connecting section and an outer periphery formed with at least one thread, and the connecting section having a bottom;a painting assembly including a pen segment screwed with the external thread of the open end, a brush segment wedged in the pen segment and an upper cap mounted around the pen segment; andan attached member having a threaded hole for receiving the connecting section therein and being screwed with the connecting section at the thread.2. The cosmetic container of claim 1 , wherein the bottom of the connecting section has a flat surface or a concave surface.3. The cosmetic container of claim 1 , wherein the attached member is a base or a connecting ring.4. The cosmetic container of claim 1 , wherein the pen segment comprises:a pen head cover screwed with the external thread and having a through opening at an end opposite to the open end; anda pen head seat wedged in the pen head cover and having a pen head configured to pierce through the through opening, wherein the pen head seat and the pen head are hollow and centrally intercommunicated.5. The cosmetic container of claim 4 , wherein an airtight edge is formed at between the through opening and the pen head.6. The cosmetic container of claim 4 , wherein the pen head is terminated by a hemispherical end. ...

PULSE MODULATION CIRCUIT AND METHOD

A pulse modulation method for adjusting pulse signals according to a working voltage of a load, the method includes the following steps. The working voltage of the load is detected by a feedback terminal of a PWM controller. Whether the load is a light load or a heavy load is determined, if the load is a light load, a pulse skipping mode is entered; the voltage output to the load is detected by the feedback terminal. Whether the voltage output to the load is normal is determined, if the voltage output to the load is low, the pulse skipping mode is stayed for a number of clock cycles; the voltage output to the load is detected to determine whether the voltage is normal. If the voltage output to the load is still low, the pulse skipping mode is jumped out and a normal working mode is entered. 1. A pulse modulation circuit for adjusting pulse signals according to a working voltage of a load , comprising:a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller comprising a first drive terminal, a phase terminal, a second drive terminal and a feedback terminal; wherein the PWM controller is configured to detect the working voltage of the load with the feedback terminal and output a first control signal and a second control signal at the first and second drive terminals respectively, according to the working voltage; anda first switch and a second switch configured to receive the first and second control signals and turn on according to the first and second control signals;wherein the phase terminal is configured to generate the working voltage for the load between the first and second switches.2. The pulse modulation circuit of claim 1 , wherein the first and second switches are N-channel MOSFETs; the first and second drive terminals are electrically connected to the first and second switches grids respectively; a first switch drain is configured to receive an input voltage; a first switch source and a second switch drain are electrically connected to output the working voltage; and a ...

Autonomous unlicensed band reuse in mixed cellular and device-to-device network

Methods, apparatuses, a system and computer program products are provided for autonomously reusing an unlicensed band in a hybrid cellular and device-to-device network. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus receives a request for resources from a terminal, and identifies available resources on an unlicensed band based on the request. The apparatus further reserves the identified available resources for use by the terminal, and transmits a reservation response to the terminal, wherein the reservation response comprises information relating to the reserved available resources. Further, the apparatus transmits data to the terminal over a licensed band and the available resources reserved on the unlicensed band.

SIGNAL TRANSMITTING DEVICE, SIGNAL RECEIVING DEVICE, SIGNAL TRANSCEIVER DEVICE AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION METHOD

Signal transmitting device, signal receiving device, signal transceiver device and signal transmission method use a conductive case as a transmission line to transmit/receive a modulated control signal or a sensing signal. The signal transmitting device, the signal receiving device and the signal transceiver device adopt a capacitive coupling unit as a media to transmit/receive the modulated signal, which makes the conductive case as a carrier when coupling the modulated signal onto the conductive case. When the signal is carried on the conductive case, the modulated signal is able to be captured and well transmitted. 1. A signal transmission method , operating on a conductive case , comprises the steps of:coupling a plurality of capacitive interfaces to a plurality of ends of said conductive case;modulating a transmission data as a modulated signal;transmitting said modulated signal to one of the ends of said conductive case through said capacitive interface;capturing said modulated signal from another one of the ends of said conductive case; anddemodulating said modulated signal as said transmission data for controlling a device coupled with said conductive case.2. The signal transmission method according to claim 1 , wherein said capacitive interface is capacitance or a coil.3. A signal transmitting device claim 1 , operating on a conductive case claim 1 , said device comprising:a frequency generation unit, for generating an operation frequency;a modulation unit, coupling to said frequency generation unit, for receiving an input data and using said operation frequency to modulate said input data as a modulated signal; anda capacitive coupling unit, coupling to said modulation unit and said conductive case, for transmitting said modulated signal to said conductive case.4. The signal transmitting device according to claim 3 , wherein said capacitive coupling unit is capacitance or a coil.5. The signal transmitting device according to claim 3 , further comprising ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD OFSCHEDULING RESOURCES FOR DEVICE-TO-DEVICE COMMUNICATIONS

An approach is provided for scheduling resources for device-to-device communications. A resource of a network is granted to a group designated for device-to-device communications. The group then determines how the resource allocation is utilized to support the communication session and allocates the resource among the user equipment within the group independently of the base station. Further, a user equipment pair in the group determines transmit/receive (Tx/Rx) timeslot configuration to allow TDD mode operations, and further configure the modulation and coding for the device-to-device connection, and error control scheme for the pair via control signaling independently from the group. 138-. (canceled)39. A method comprising:designating two user equipments as a pair for device-to-device communications, each of the user equipment being configured to communicate directly with each other;designating one of the user equipment within the pair as a pair head; andallocating an orthogonal resource of a network to the pair,wherein the pair head is configured to determine a transmit/receive timeslot configuration of the resource allocated to the pair.40. A method according to claim 39 , wherein the pair is among a plurality of pairs claim 39 , the method further comprising:organizing one or more of the pairs into a group;designating one of the user equipment within the group as a group head; andallocating an orthogonal resource of a network to the group,wherein the group head is configured to further allocate the resource to the one or more pairs within the group for device-to-device communications.41. A method according to claim 39 , further comprising:receiving a device-to-device connection request from one of the two user equipments, the one user equipment sending a device-to-device connection request being designated as the pair head.43. An apparatus according to claim 42 , wherein the pair is among a plurality of pairs claim 42 , and wherein the at least one memory and ...

Apparatus and Method Employing Scheduler Behavior Aware Predictive Resource Selection in a Communication System

An apparatus, method and system to predict interference employing scheduler behavior information in a communication system. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a processor and memory including computer program code. The memory and the computer program code are configured, with the processor, to cause the apparatus to receive scheduler behavior information for an allocation of communication resources, and produce an interference history associated with at least one of a communication resource and a user equipment operable in a cellular communication mode. The memory and the computer program code are further configured, with the processor, to cause the apparatus to predict an interference level on the communication resource as a function of the interference history and the scheduler behavior information for a user equipment operable in a device-to-device communication mode. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a processor; andmemory including computer program code, receive scheduler behavior information for an allocation of communication resources;', 'produce an interference history associated with at least one of a communication resource and a user equipment operable in a cellular communication mode; and', 'predict an interference level on said communication resource as a function of said interference history and said scheduler behavior information for a user equipment operable in a device-to-device communication mode., 'said memory and said computer program code configured to, with said processor, cause said apparatus to perform at least the following2. The apparatus as recited in wherein said memory and said computer program code are further configured to claim 1 , with said processor claim 1 , cause said apparatus to assign said communication resource to said user equipment operable in said device-to-device communication mode.3. The apparatus as recited in wherein said memory and said computer program code are further configured to claim 1 , with said processor claim ...

Method and apparatus for time efficient retransmission using symbol accumulation

A method for communicating data is provided. In the method, an encoder receives an input bit stream. The encoder generates, based on the input bit stream, a first output bit stream based on at least a first polynomial and a second output bit stream based on at least a second polynomial. The first and second polynomials are each different from each other. The encoder forms a first packet of code symbols, having a first code rate, based on bits from the first output bit stream. A transmitter transmits the first packet. A receiver receives a first negative acknowledgment indicating unsuccessful decoding of the first packet after said transmitting of the first packet. The encoder punctures bits from the second output bit stream and forms a second packet of code symbols having a second code rate. The second code rate is different from the first code rate. The transmitter transmits the second packet in response to the receiver receiving the first negative acknowledgment.

SOLUBLE "HEAVY-CHAIN ONLY" ANTIBODIES

The present invention provides a high affinity, antigen-specific, soluble heavy chain-only antibody which: lacks hallmark camelid-related amino acid substitutions and has FR2 substitutions which are not found in antibodies which comprise heavy and light chain; shows increased net hydrophobicity within CDR1 and an increased number of charged amino acids present in CDR3; and comprises one or more amino acid substitutions within the framework β-pleated sheet leading to increased net hydrophobicity within FR1 and an increased number of charged amino acids present in FR3. Also provided are VII domains having the same properties, gene segments for their production, methods for their production, transgenic animals and uses of the antibody of the VH domains in therapy. 1. A high affinity , antigen-specific , soluble heavy chain-only antibody which:lacks hallmark camelid-related amino acid substitutions and has FR2 substitutions which are not found in antibodies which comprise heavy and light chain;shows increased net hydrophobicity within CDR1 and an increased number of charged amino acids present in CDR3; andcomprises one or more amino acid substitutions within the framework β-pleated sheet leading to increased net hydrophobicity within FR1 and an increased number of charged amino acids present in FR3.2. The heavy chain-only antibody of claim 1 , which is a human antibody.3. The heavy chain-only antibody of claim 2 , which lacks hallmark camelid related amino acid substitutions and has FR2 substitutions which are not found in human antibodies which comprise heavy and light chain.4. The heavy chain-only antibody of claim 1 , which has a binding affinity of 10 nM or better.5. A high affinity claim 1 , antigen specific soluble VH domain which:lacks hallmark camelid related amino acid substitutions and has FR2 substitutions which are not found in antibodies which comprise heavy and light chain;shows increased net hydrophobicity within CDR1 and an increased number of charged ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING ROTATABLE SUPPORT

An electronic device having a rotatable support is provided. A main body includes a first cylindrical engaging hole with a plurality of first internal gear teeth. A support body includes a second cylindrical engaging hole with a plurality of second internal gear teeth. A gear includes a first portion inserted in the first engaging hole and engaging with the first internal gear teeth, and a second portion inserted in the second engaging hole and engaging with the second internal gear teeth, to restrict the support body from rotating with respect to the main body. A spring member is compressed between the gear and main body in the first engaging hole, to urge the gear to move away from the main body. A button depressibly mounted on the support body is depressed to move the gear out of the second engaging hole, thereby disengaging the support body from the gear. 1. An electronic device comprising:a main body comprising a first cylindrical engaging hole and a plurality of first internal gear teeth formed in the first cylindrical engaging hole; and a support body including a second cylindrical engaging hole and a plurality of second internal gear teeth formed in the second engaging hole;', 'a cylindrical gear comprising a first portion inserted in the first engaging hole and engaging with the first internal gear teeth, and a second portion inserted in the second engaging hole and engaging with the second internal gear teeth, to restrict the support body from rotating with respect to the main body;', 'a spring member received in the first engaging hole and compressed between the gear and the main body, the spring member configured to urge the gear to move away from the main body; and', 'a button depressibly mounted on the support body, the button configured to be depressed to move the gear out of the second engaging hole, thereby disengaging the support body from the gear., 'a support comprising2. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the support body ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH INTERFACE SHIELDING COVER

An electronic device includes a main body and an interface shielding cover. A recess is defined in the main body by a vertical wall and a bottom. Two openings are defined in the rear cover between the vertical wall and the bottom wall, two stop walls adjacent to the openings include a first engaging side and a second engaging side. The interface shielding cover includes a pair of elastic arms rotatably connected to the rear cover. Each elastic arm includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion distinctly oriented from the first protrusion. The interface shielding cover is rotatable relative to the rear cover between a closed position where the first protrusion abuts against the first engaging side to retain the cover in the closed position, and an open position where the second protrusion abuts against the second engaging side to retain the cover in the open position. 1. An electronic device comprising:a main body comprising a front cover, a rear cover and a display panel sandwiched between the front cover and the rear cover, the rear cover comprising a recess, a vertical wall and a bottom, the vertical wall and the bottom exposed in the recess, the vertical wall defining an interface port, two openings being defined in the rear cover at a joint portion between the vertical wall and the bottom, the rear cover comprising two stop walls adjacent to the respective openings, each stop wall comprising a first engaging side and a second engaging side; and 'a pair of elastic arms extending from a cover portion of the interface shielding cover and being rotatably connected to the rear cover, each elastic arm comprising a first protrusion and a second protrusion distinctly oriented from the first protrusion;', 'an interface shielding cover comprisingwherein the interface shielding cover is rotatable relative to the rear cover between a closed position where the first protrusion abuts against the first engaging side to retain the cover in the closed position, and an open ...

BUTTON FIXING STRUCTURE

A button fixing structure which includes a shell and a button fixed to the shell. The shell includes a groove and includes two opposite elastic holding portions adjacent to the groove. A deformable fixing hole is formed between the two holding portions. The button includes a base plate and a first fixing portion perpendicularly protruding from the base plate. The first fixing portion is an interference fit in the deformable fixing hole and is held in position by and between the holding portions. 1. A button fixing structure comprising:a shell; anda button fixed to the shell;wherein the shell comprises a groove and comprises two opposite elastic holding portions adjacent to the groove, a deformable fixing hole is formed between the two holding portions, the button comprises a base plate and a first fixing portion perpendicularly protruding from the base plate, the first fixing portion is an interference fit in the fixing hole and is held in position by and between the holding portions.2. The button fixing structure of claim 1 , wherein the shell is a unitary piece with the holding portions integrally formed thereon.3. The button fixing structure of claim 1 , wherein the holding portions include inwardly inclined surface at distal ends thereof claim 1 , the first fixing portion is configured to move along the inclined surfaces thus deforming the holding portions claim 1 , thereby the first fixing portion coming into firm contact with the holding portions.4. The button fixing structure of claim 1 , wherein the shell includes a restriction portion adjacent to the groove claim 1 , the restriction portion is covered by the button and defines a hole claim 1 , the central axis of the hole is substantially parallel to a main plane of the button claim 1 , the button comprises a second fixing portion defining a through hole aligned with the hole claim 1 , a rod extends through the hole and the through hole claim 1 , the rod is a press fit in the hole and a clearance fit in the ...

MOLD FOR FORMING A PRODUCT WITH A THROUGH HOLE

A mold includes a female mold defining a receiving space and a male mold including a body and a core protruding from the body. The male mold and the female mold cooperatively define a molding cavity for forming a molding product. The core includes a distal end portion inserted into the receiving space. The distal end portion is configured for forming a through hole of the molding product. The female mold includes two protruding ribs arranged at a parting line between the female mold and the core. The protruding ribs of the female mold is located on opposite sides of the distal end portion, and extend around the distal end portion. The core includes two protruding ribs formed on the distal end portion at the parting line between the female mold and the core. The protruding ribs of the core extend around the distal end portion. 1. A mold for forming a molding product having a through hole , the mold comprising:a female mold defining a receiving space; anda male mold attached to the female mold, the male mold comprising a body and a core protruding from the body, the core inserted into the receiving space of the female mold, the male mold and the female mold cooperatively defining a molding cavity for forming a molding product, the core comprising a distal end portion inserted into the receiving space and exposed in the molding cavity, the distal end portion configured for forming the through hole of the molding product, two opposite sides of the distal end portion being respectively brought into contact with two opposite inner surfaces of the female mold in the receiving space, the female mold comprising two protruding ribs arranged at a parting line between the female mold and the core, the protruding ribs of the female mold located on opposite sides of the distal end portion, and extending around the distal end portion, the core comprising two protruding ribs formed on the distal end portion at the parting line between the female mold and the core, the protruding ...

HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A method of manufacturing a housing includes steps of providing a transparent film including a first surface and an opposing second surface; applying adhesive material on the first surface of the transparent film; placing the treated transparent film in a mold, the second surface of the transparent film attached to the inner molding surface of the mold. Plastic material is injected into the mold to form a plastic base overlaid with the transparent film; and defining a predetermined decorative pattern in a top portion of the plastic base beneath the adhesive layer using a laser etching process. The decorative pattern cannot be sensed by touch rough because it is located between the plastic base and the cover layer. 1. A method of manufacturing a housing , comprising:providing a transparent film comprising a first surface and an opposing second surface;applying adhesive material on the first surface of the transparent film to form an adhesive layer on the first surface, the second surface is free of the adhesive material thereon;placing the treated transparent film in a mold, the molding including an inner molding surface, the second surface of the transparent film attached to the inner molding surface of the mold;injecting plastic material into the mold to form a plastic base overlaid with the transparent film, the adhesive layer sandwiched between the plastic base and the transparent film; anddefining a predetermined decorative pattern in a top portion of the plastic base beneath the adhesive layer using a laser etching process.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising cutting the transparent film to a predetermined shape prior to placing the transparent film in the mold.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent film is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polyisoprene claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , and polyethylene terephthalate.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the transparent film ...

Test Method for Type 3I Receiver in Multicarrier Configuration

The present invention discloses a test method and a testing apparatus for type 3i receivers which use multicarrier operation in HSDPA. The method sequentially tests each carrier, one at a time. Applying multi-switches, channel emulators and efficient wirings, performance tests can be performed without any need for changing the User Equipment to be tested. In case a single carrier test is passed, the next carrier is selected for the test. All carriers are thus tested sequentially against a single carrier throughput requirement until all carriers have been processed. 1. A testing method , comprising:establishing a connection between a transmitter and a receiver with at least two carriers;introducing interference from at least one neighboring cell to each of the at least two carriers;selecting one of the at least two carriers and a set of fading channel emulators for a measurement;measuring at least one received signal characteristic on the selected carrier after fading;switching to an unselected one of the at least two carriers for a measurement and selecting a set of fading channel emulators for a measurement; andproceeding with the above measuring, switching and selecting steps until all of the at least two carriers of the established connection have been measured.2. The testing method according to claim 1 , the method further comprising:switching between the at least two carriers sequentially or at random order.3. The testing method according to claim 1 , the method further comprising:emulating noise in the radio channel by adding white noise before the measuring step.4. The testing method according to claim 1 , the method further comprising:switching to an other set of fading channel emulators in case the selected carrier locates in other frequency band.5. The testing method according to claim 1 , wherein the characteristic is a data throughput against a type 3i receiver requirement of the 3Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) specifications.6. The testing method ...

MOVING PICTURE CODING METHOD AND MOVING PICTURE DECODING METHOD

A moving picture coding apparatus 1 includes: a quantization matrix holding unit () that holds a quantization matrix (WM) which has already been transmitted in a parameter set and a matrix ID for identifying the quantization matrix (WM), which are associated with each other; and a variable length coding unit () that obtains the matrix ID corresponding to the quantization matrix (WM) used for quantization from the quantization matrix holding unit (112) and places the matrix ID in a coded stream Str. 13.-. (canceled)4. A coding method for coding a picture included in a moving picture by using a quantization matrix , said coding method comprising:generating a matrix ID identifying a quantization matrix different from a default quantization matrix;coding the quantization matrix identified by the matrix ID, in association with the matrix ID;coding a current picture using the quantization matrix to generate data of the coded current picture; andadding the matrix ID identifying the quantization matrix used in said coding of the current picture, to the data of the coded current picture,wherein the picture is made up of a luma component, a first chroma component and a second chroma component, andwherein in said coding of the current picture,when the quantization matrix for the first chroma component is not coded and the quantization matrix for the second chroma component is coded in said coding of the quantization matrix identified by the matrix ID, the first chroma component of the current picture is coded using the quantization matrix for the second chroma component, instead of the default quantization matrix, as the quantization matrix for the first chroma component of the current picture,wherein a processor is configured to execute the generating step, coding steps and adding step. This is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 10/569,872 filed on Feb. 28, 2006 from International Application No. PCT/2005/002458 which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application ...

MOVING PICTURE CODING METHOD AND MOVING PICTURE DECODING METHOD

A moving picture coding apparatus includes: a quantization matrix holding unit () that holds a quantization matrix (WM) which has already been transmitted in a parameter set and a matrix ID for identifying the quantization matrix (WM), which are associated with each other; and a variable length coding unit () that obtains the matrix ID corresponding to the quantization matrix (WM) used for quantization from the quantization matrix holding unit () and places the matrix ID in a coded stream Str. 13.-. (canceled)4. A coding method for coding a picture included in a moving picture by using a quantization matrix , said coding method comprising:generating a matrix ID identifying a quantization matrix different from a default quantization matrix;coding the quantization matrix identified by the matrix ID, in association with the matrix ID;coding a current picture using the quantization matrix to generate data of the coded current picture; andadding the matrix ID identifying the quantization matrix used in said coding of the current picture, to the data of the coded current picture,wherein the picture is made up of a luma component, a first chroma component and a second chroma component, andwherein said coding of the current picture,when neither of the quantization matrix for the first chroma component and the quantization matrix for the second chroma component is coded in said coding of the quantization matrix identified by the matrix ID, the first chroma component and the second chroma component of the current picture are coded using the quantization matrix for the luma component, instead of the default quantization matrix, as the quantization matrix for the first chroma component and the second chroma component of the current picture,wherein a processor is configured to execute the generating step, coding steps and adding step. This is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 10/569,872 filed on Feb. 28, 2006 from International Application No. PCT/2005/002458 which ...

OPIOID RECEPTOR LIGANDS AND METHODS OF USING AND MAKING SAME

This application describes compounds that can act as opioid receptor ligands, which compounds can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders. 175-. (canceled)81. The compound of claim 76 , wherein D1 is an optionally substituted phenyl or an optionally substituted pyridyl.82. The compound of claim 76 , wherein Bis an optionally substituted heteroaryl.88. The compound of claim 87 , wherein Ris alkoxy.89. The compound of claim 88 , wherein Ris H.90. The compound of claim 87 , wherein Ris methoxy.91. The compound of claim 76 , wherein Bis H or C-Calkyl.93. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of and pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.94. The pharmaceutical composition of further comprising at least one additional analgesic or non-opioid analgesic.95. The pharmaceutical composition of further comprising at least one additional anti-constipation agent.96. A method of treating pain comprising administering to a subject or a subject in need thereof a compound of .97. A method of treating pain comprising administering to a subject or a subject in need thereof a compound of .98. A method of treating pain comprising administering to a subject or a subject in need thereof a compound of .99. The method of claim 96 , wherein the compound is co-administered simultaneously or sequentially with an additional analgesic or non-opioid analgesic.100. The method of claim 96 , wherein the compound is co-administered simultaneously or sequentially with an anti-constipation agent. This application is a U.S. Non-Provisional application, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/596,808 filed Feb. 9, 2012, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/466,809 filed Mar. 23, 2011, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.This application relates to a family of compounds acting as opioid receptor ligands. Such compounds may provide therapeutic benefit in the treatment of pain.Opioid receptors (ORs) mediate the ...

DEFORMABLE CONNECTION MECHANISM FOR CONNECTING TWO SHELLS

A deformable connection mechanism includes an insert member, a socket member, a first shell and a second shell defining a through hole. The insert member extends form the first shell. The socket member is formed on the second shell. The insert member includes shaft body and an elastic head. The socket member includes a receiving hole communicating with the through hole and an elastic sidewall surrounding the receiving hole. The elastic head and the sidewall are deformable. The insert member is passable through the receiving hole. The elastic head has a size larger than that of the receiving hole. 1. A deformable connection mechanism , comprising:a first shell;an insert member extending from the first shell, the insert member comprising a shaft body and an elastic head;a second shell defining a through hole;a socket member formed on the second shell, the socket member comprising a receiving hole and an elastic sidewall surrounding the receiving hole, the receiving hole communicating with the through hole, the elastic head and the sidewall being deformable, the insert member being passable through the receiving hole, the elastic head having a size larger than that of the receiving hole.2. The deformable connection mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the elastic head is formed on an end of the shaft body.3. The deformable connection mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the insert member defines a blind hole extending from the shaft body to the elastic head claim 2 , the blind hole facing away form the elastic head.4. The deformable connection mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the elastic head is substantially spherical.5. The deformable connection mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the elastic sidewall is multi-furcated into a plurality of elastic pieces.6. The deformable connection mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the elastic sidewall is beveled at a distal end thereof. 1. Technical FieldThe present disclosure relates to a deformable connection mechanism for connecting two shells.2. ...

Photographic Printing Paper and Method of Making Same

A non-absorbing barrier layer for photographic printing paper includes a non-polyolefin resin. A photographic printing paper includes a base substrate; a image receiving layer and a barrier layer comprising a non-polyolefin resin coated on the base substrate. A method of making a photographic printing paper includes coating a barrier layer comprising a non-polyolefin resin on a base substrate. Another method of making a photographic printing paper includes forming a barrier layer on a base substrate using reactive monomers. 1. A method of making a photographic printing paper comprising:coating a non-absorbing barrier layer comprising a non-polyolefin resin on a base substrate via a non-extrusion coating method,in which the non-polyolefin resin is a polymeric material in liquid state during coating.2. The method of claim 1 , in which the non-polyolefin resin is an aqueous material.3. The method of claim 2 , in which the non-polyolefin resin is water soluble claim 2 , water dispersible claim 2 , or combinations thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , in which the barrier layer comprises a glass transition temperature above 10° C.5. The method of claim 1 , in which the barrier layer comprises a glass transition temperature between 30° C. and 60° C.6. The method of claim 1 , in which the non-polyolefin resin comprises one of an acrylic resin claim 1 , a polyacetal resin claim 1 , a poly vinyl acetate resin claim 1 , a polyether resin claim 1 , a polyurethane resin claim 1 , or a polyepoxide resin.7. The method of claim 1 , in which coating the non-absorbing barrier layer does not include extrusion coating.8. The method of claim 1 , in which coating the non-absorbing barrier layer comprises a blade coating processes claim 1 , a rod coating processes claim 1 , an air-knife coating processes claim 1 , a curtain coating processes claim 1 , a slot coating processes claim 1 , a jet coating processing claim 1 , or combinations thereof.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising ...

BACKLIT LOGO DEVICE

A backlit logo device includes an elongated light guiding member and two sources. The two light sources are arranged at opposite ends of the light guiding member. The light guiding member includes a display surface. The display surface includes a transparent logo so light from the light sources passes through the logo. The light guiding member further includes a light reflecting surface opposite to the display surface. The light reflecting surface includes a plurality of light diffusing portions formed in a middle portion of light reflecting surface. The light diffusing portions are configured to diffusely reflect the light from the light sources to the display surface. 1. A backlit logo device comprising:an elongated light guiding member comprising a display surface, a transparent logo formed on the display surface; andtwo light sources arranged at opposite ends of the light guiding member;wherein the light guiding member further comprises a light reflecting surface opposite to the display surface, and a plurality of light diffusing portions formed in a middle portion of the light reflecting surface, the light reflecting surface is a flat surface and the light diffusing portions protrude from the light reflecting surface, the light diffusing portions are configured to diffusely reflect light from the light sources to the display surface.2. (canceled)3. The backlit logo device of claim 1 , wherein the light diffusing portions are spaced from each other.4. The backlit logo device of claim 1 , wherein each of the light diffusing portions has an arc-shaped profile.5. The backlit logo device of claim 1 , wherein the light guiding member is made of plexiglas.6. The backlit logo device of claim 1 , wherein the light guiding member is a transparent plastic sheet. 1. Technical FieldThe present disclosure relates to a backlit logo device.2. Description of Related ArtLight emitting diodes (LEDs) are widely used in electronic devices to light logos (e.g., a mark, a label, or a ...

Method and Apparatus for Providing Machine-to-Machine Communication in a Wireless Network

An apparatus for providing machine-to-machine communication in a wireless network may include at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code may be configured, with the processor, to cause the apparatus to perform at least providing wireless network resources to enable direct downlink communication from a wireless network access point to a relatively low power communication device, allocating wireless network resources to enable uplink data to be provided from the relatively low power communication device to a mobile gateway device within communication range of the relatively low power communication device and utilizing wireless network resources to receive the uplink data from the mobile gateway device at the wireless network access point. A corresponding method and computer program product are also provided.

INTERNET ADDRESS INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, APPARATUS, AND INTERENT SYSTEM

Embodiments of the present invention provide an Internet address information processing method, apparatus and an Internet system. The method includes: receiving, by a first leaf node, a query request message containing an IP address to be queried sent by user equipment, and performing query or sending a query request to an intermediate layer node; obtaining, by the intermediate layer node, an IP address of a second leaf node according to a prefix of the IP address to be queried to send the query request message to the second leaf node; and finally, sending, by the second leaf node, address information about the IP address after receiving the query request message. Embodiments of the present invention further provide corresponding apparatus and system. The method, apparatus, and system provided by the present invention are capable of implementing real-time query for address information about IP addresses. 1. An Internet address information processing method , comprising:receiving, by a first leaf node, a query request message containing an IP address to be queried sent by user equipment, querying whether the IP address is an IP address assigned by the first leaf node; and if yes, sending address information about the IP address to the user equipment; if no, sending a query request containing at least a prefix of the IP address to be queried to an intermediate layer node, wherein the intermediate layer node stores an IP address prefix of the intermediate layer node itself and IP address prefixes assigned by the intermediate layer node itself;obtaining, by the intermediate layer node, an IP address of a second leaf node according to the prefix of the IP address to be queried to send the query request message containing the IP address to be queried to the second leaf node, wherein the second leaf node is a node assigning the IP address to be queried to the user equipment, and stores address information about IP addresses assigned thereby; andsending, by the second leaf ...

HOUSING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A method of manufacturing a housing includes steps of providing a transparent film including a first surface and an opposing second surface. Forming a patterned layer on the first surface of the transparent film, forming a metallic film layer on the first surface of the transparent film to cover the patterned layer, applying an adhesive material on the metallic film. Then placing the transparent film in the mold, the second surface of the transparent film attached to the inner molding surface of the mold. And at last injecting plastic material into the mold to form a plastic base adhered with the transparent film. The housing can have both predetermined patterns and metallic luster. 1. A method of manufacturing a housing , comprising:providing a transparent film comprising a first surface and an opposing second surface;forming a metallic film on the first surface of the transparent film;applying adhesive material on the metallic film to form an adhesive layer on the metallic film, the second surface of the transparent film being free of the adhesive material thereon;placing the treated transparent film in a mold, the molding including an inner molding surface, the second surface of the transparent film attached to the inner molding surface of the mold; andinjecting plastic material into the mold to form a plastic base overlaid with the transparent film, the adhesive layer sandwiched between the plastic base and the transparent film.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the metallic film is formed on the first surface of the transparent film using a physical vapor deposition process.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising cutting the transparent film to a predetermined shape prior to placing the treated transparent film in the mold.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent film is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polyisoprene claim 1 , polycarbonate claim 1 , and polyethylene terephthalate.5. The ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A LOCATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES

An apparatus, system and method for determining a location of a wireless communication device employing machine-to-machine devices in a communication system. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a processor and memory including computer program code. The memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the processor , cause the apparatus to receive a list of machine-to-machine device identifiers for machine-to-machine devices, produce machine-to-machine measurement reports based of reference signals from the machine-to-machine devices on the list, and prepare the machine-to-machine measurement reports for transmission to a base station to determine a position of the apparatus. 145-. (canceled)46. An apparatus , comprising:a processor; andmemory including computer program code; receive a list of machine-to-machine device identifiers for machine-to-machine devices;', 'produce machine-to-machine measurement reports based of reference signals from said machine-to-machine devices on said list; and', 'prepare said machine-to-machine measurement reports for transmission to a base station to determine a position of said apparatus., 'said memory and said computer program code configured to, with said processor, cause said apparatus to perform at least the following47. The apparatus as recited in wherein said list of machine-to-machine device identifiers for said machine-to-machine devices is based on a location estimate of said apparatus.48. The apparatus as recited in wherein said list of machine-to-machine device identifiers for said machine-to-machine devices is based on a location estimate in accordance with an initial angle of arrival and timing advance location calculation of said apparatus.49. The apparatus as recited in wherein each of said machine-to-machine measurement reports comprise:an observed time difference between estimated machine-to-machine reference signal timing and an estimated downlink timing from said base station to said apparatus,an ...

Frequency Hopping In License-Exempt/Shared Bands

RRC signaling is used to configure a user device for N secondary cells SCells on license-exempt channels win a frequency hopping channel set W={w} where i=1, 2, . . . N. Then cross-carrier scheduling is sent on a primary cell PCell to schedule a frequency hopping FH resource block hon the ilicense-exempt channel w. Based on measurements of at least some of the license-exempt channels wreceived from at least the user device, parameters for the frequency hopping are adapted. The FH resource block contains M physical resource blocks, scheduled for the SCell during a FH time interval Tby a resource grants sent on a PDCCH of the PCell. In an embodiment the RRC signaling is sent by a micro access node/HeNB on the PCell, the cross carrier scheduling is sent also by the micro access node/HeNB on the PCell, and the PCell lies within a LTE licensed frequency band. 1. An apparatus , comprising: [{'sub': i', 'i, 'utilize radio resource control signaling to configure a user device for N secondary cells on license-exempt channels win a frequency hopping channel set W={w} where i=1, 2, . . . N, in which N is an integer at least equal to one;'}, {'sub': i', 'i, 'sup': 'th', 'utilize cross-carrier scheduling on a primary cell to schedule a frequency hopping resource block hon the ilicense-exempt channel won at least one of the N secondary cells; and'}, {'sub': 'i', 'adapt parameters for the frequency hopping based on measurements of at least some of the license-exempt channels wreceived from at least the user device.'}], 'a processing system comprising at least one processor and a memory storing a set of computer instructions, in which the processing system is arranged to2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which:{'sub': i', 'u*L+j, 'sup': 'th', 'the frequency hopping resource block hcontains M physical resource blocks, scheduled for the at least one of the N secondary cells during a frequency hopping time interval Tby a downlink resource grant and an uplink resource grant ...

Frequency Hopping in License-Exempt/Shared Bands

RRC signaling is used to configure a user device for N secondary cells SCells on license-exempt channels win a frequency hopping channel set W={w} where i=1,2, . . . N. Then cross-carrier scheduling is sent on a primary cell PCell to schedule a frequency hopping FH resource block hon the ilicense-exempt channel w. Based on measurements of at least some of the license-exempt channels wreceived from at least the user device, parameters for the frequency hopping are adapted. The FH resource block contains M physical resource blocks, scheduled for the SCell during a FH time interval Tby a resource grant sent on a PDCCH of the PCell. In an embodiment the RRC signaling is sent by a micro access node/HeNB on the PCell, the cross carrier scheduling is sent also by the micro access node/HeNB on the PCell, and the PCell lies within an LTE licensed frequency band. 1. An apparatus for use in controlling an access node , said apparatus comprising a processing system arranged to:{'sub': i', 'i, 'utilize radio resource control signaling to configure a user device for N secondary cells on license-exempt channels win a frequency hopping channel set W={w} where i=1,2, . . . N, in which N is an integer at least equal to one;'}{'sub': i', 'i, 'sup': 'th', 'utilize cross-carrier scheduling on a primary cell to schedule a frequency hopping resource block hon the ilicense-exempt channel won at least one of the N secondary cells; and'}{'sub': 'i', 'adapt parameters for the frequency hopping based on measurements of at least some of the license-exempt channels wreceived from at least the user device.'}2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which:{'sub': i', 'u*L+j, 'sup': 'th', 'the frequency hopping resource block hcontains M physical resource blocks, scheduled for the at least one of the N secondary cells during a frequency hopping time interval Tby a downlink resource grant and an uplink resource grant sent on a physical downlink control channel PDCCH of the primary cell, in which M ...

Synchronous permanent magnet machine

A synchronous permanent magnet machine includes a permanent magnet arrangement for producing a magnetic field having a flux density distribution that is approximately sinusoidal. The permanent magnet arrangement includes a permanent magnet pole with both low and high energy-product magnets. The permanent magnet pole includes a low energy-product magnet and a high energy-product magnet which have different directions of magnetization, or a disposition of low/high energy-product magnets within the permanent magnet pole is asymmetric with respect to the central region of the permanent magnet pole.

PHOSPHO-AMINO PINCER-TYPE LIGANDS AND CATALYTIC METAL COMPLEXES THEREOF

The present invention provides phospho-amino pincer-type ligands, metal complexes thereof, and catalytic methods comprising such metal complexes. 2. (canceled)3. The compound of claim 2 , wherein Rand Rare each tert-butyl.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris formula (a).6. The compound of claim 5 , wherein Rand Rare hydrogen.7. The compound of claim 5 , wherein Rand Rare each alkyl.9. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris formula (b).10. The compound of claim 9 , wherein Rand Rare each alkyl.11. The compound of claim 10 , wherein Rand Rare each methyl.12. The compound of claim 9 , wherein Rand Rare each hydrogen.14. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris formula (c).16. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris formula (d).18. The compound of wherein Rand Rare each alkyl.2023-. (canceled)25. A complex comprising a ligand and a metal or metal ion claim 1 , wherein the ligand is a compound according to claim 1 , or a deprotonated version thereof claim 1 , and the ligand is chemically bound to the metal or metal ion in a 1:1 ratio.26. The complex of claim 25 , wherein the metal or metal ion is a group 8 metal or metal ion.27. The complex of claim 26 , wherein the metal or metal ion is based on ruthenium.28. The complex according to claim 25 , wherein the complex further comprises a second ligand claim 25 , wherein the second ligand is chloride.29. The complex according to claim 25 , wherein the complex further comprises a third ligand claim 25 , wherein the third ligand is carbon monoxide.31. The complex of claim 25 , wherein the metal or metal ion is a group 9 metal or metal ion.32. The complex of claim 31 , wherein the metal or metal ion is based on cobalt.3335-. (canceled)3842-. (canceled) This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/499,028, filed Jun. 20, 2011, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.I. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates generally to the field of ...

USE OF DKK-1 PROTEIN IN THE CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Use of DKK-1 protein or the nucleic acid sequence in preparation of cancer diagnostic agents or kits, method to detect liver cancer with the monoclonal antibody thereof, the kit comprising anti-DKK-1 antibody or protein specific nucleic acid probes, together with a label, and method to detecting specific DKK-1 protein expression are disclosed. 13-. (canceled)4. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the radionuclide is I.5. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the subject is human.610-. (canceled)11. The method of claim 14 , wherein the cancer is liver cancer.12. The method of claim 14 , wherein the anti-DKK-1 specific antibody is a monoclonal antibody or a polyclonal antibody.13. The method of claim 14 , wherein the anti-DKK-1 specific antibody is linked to a radionuclide.14. A method to detect cancer in a subject claim 14 , wherein the cancer is selected from liver cancer claim 14 , lung cancer claim 14 , breast cancer and glioma claim 14 , comprising:applying to a sample obtained from a subject an anti-DKK-1 specific antibody or a DKK-1 protein specific nucleic acid probe, wherein the anti-DKK-1 specific antibody binds to DKK-1 protein, wherein the DKK-1 protein specific nucleic acid probe binds to a nucleic acid sequence that encodes the DKK-1 protein, and wherein each of the DKK-1 protein and the nucleic acid sequence that encodes the DKK-1 protein is a molecular marker for the cancer;measuring an amount of the DKK-1 protein or the nucleic acid sequence that encodes the DKK-1 protein by measuring an amount of a first signal generated by a first labeling substance that is conjugated to the anti-DKK-1 specific antibody or an amount of a second signal generated by a second labeling substance that is conjugated to the DKK-1 protein specific nucleic acid probe; andcomparing the amount of the DKK-1 protein or the nucleic acid sequence that encodes the DKK-1 protein in the sample with an amount of the DKK-1 protein or the nucleic acid sequence that encodes ...

Method and Apparatus for Providing Machine-to-Machine Communication in a Wireless Network

A method and apparatus are provided that may enable the provision of machine to machine (M2M) communication in a wireless network environment. In this regard, for example, relatively low power devices (specifically referencing low transmission power) such as sensors or other machines in an M2M system may be enabled to communicate with a mobile terminal via a first carrier when the power ratio between the average received machine power and the average downlink received cellular power is below a threshold value and communicate with the mobile terminal via a second carrier if the power ratio exceeds the threshold value. Thus, only one carrier may be needed by devices in such an environment in order to perform M2M communication. 152-. (canceled)53. An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code , the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to , with the processor , cause the apparatus to at least perform:determine a power ratio;determine if the power ratio exceeds a threshold value; andprovide for transmission of a power control command in response to the power ratio exceeding the threshold value.54. The apparatus according to claim 53 , wherein the power ratio is determined using the difference in power between average downlink received cellular power and average received machine power as measured at a mobile terminal.55. The apparatus according to claim 53 , wherein the memory and computer program code are configured to claim 53 , with the processor claim 53 , cause the apparatus to further provide for transmission of instructions that machine traffic transmissions and cellular traffic transmissions are to be transmitted over a single carrier in response to the power ratio not exceeding the threshold value.56. The apparatus according to claim 53 , wherein the memory and computer program code are configured to claim 53 , with the processor claim 53 , cause the apparatus to further receive an ...

EVOLVED NODE B CONTROLLED CENTRALIZED RESOURCE REUSE FOR DEVICE-TO-DEVICE AND CELLULAR USERS

Device-to-device (D2D) communication is one alternative to communication between devices through a radio access network. One interesting D2D communication method is reuse-mode D2D, where D2D nodes communicate with each other using the same uplink (UL) radio resource that is being used by some other cellular user equipment(s) (UEs). In other words, the UL cellular resources occupied by cellular UEs are reused by D2D nodes in their short-range communications. Centralized control of D2D communication can be performed by appropriate signaling between a D2D-capable UE and an evolved Node B (eNB). 123-. (canceled)24. A method , comprising:determining whether to grant reuse resources to a device-to-device connection based on reviewing by priority at least one request for device-to-device connection resources, wherein the reuse resources comprise at least one uplink channel to be used by a user equipment during a time period; andinitiating transmission of a notification of device-to-device reusable resources in response to the at least one request, wherein the notification contains configuration information to identify the reusable resources available during the time period.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein the determining whether to grant reuse resources comprises consideration of a device-to-device reuse importance level claim 24 , or wherein the determining whether to grant reuse resources comprises considering relative priority of a device-to-device connection to at least one of a cellular connection or another device-to-device connection.26. The method of claim 24 , further comprising:notifying the user equipment of resources, wherein the resources are reusable for the device-to-device connection.27. The method of claim 24 , wherein the notification comprises a list of user equipment for which a permission status for reuse is indicated.28. A method claim 24 , comprising:initiating a request for reuse resources for a device-to-device connection;analyzing a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING PACKET SCHEDULING FOR A HYBRID COMMUNICATION NETWORK

Methods, apparatus and computer program products facilitate scheduling in a hybrid communication network with mobile devices of the first type such as device-to-device (D2D) mobile terminals and second type of mobile terminals such as cellular terminals. A scheduling activity factor is calculated based at least in part on a total number of both mobile devices of the first type and second type of mobile terminals, which is sent to at least one first type of mobile terminal. After signal to interference plus noise ratio (SINR) information is received from the at least one first type of mobile terminal after transmission of the scheduling activity factor, the first type of mobile terminal may be scheduled separately from second type of mobile terminals, based at least in part on the SINR information which is utilized to establish a predefined or determined threshold. 1. A method for use in controlling packet scheduling in a hybrid communication network , the hybrid network comprising at least one first type of mobile terminal and at least one second type of mobile terminal , wherein the first type of mobile terminal is a device-to-device (D2D) mobile terminal and the second type of mobile terminal is different than said first type of mobile terminal , the method comprising:calculating a scheduling activity factor based at least in part on a total number of mobile devices of both the first type and second type of mobile terminals;causing a scheduling activity factor to be sent at least one first type of mobile terminal;receiving signal to interference plus noise ratio (SINR) information:scheduling resources for use by the at least one mobile terminal of the first type separately from resources for use by the or each mobile terminal of the second type based at least in part on the received SINR information; andon the basis of said resources scheduled for the at least one mobile terminal of the first type, causing scheduling information to be sent to the at least one ...

Scheduled and Autonomous Transmission and Acknowledgement

Techniques for efficient signaling to and from a plurality of mobile stations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a subset of mobile stations may be allocated a portion of the shared resource with one or more individual access grants, another subset may be allocated a portion of the shared resource with a single common grant, and yet another subset may be allowed to use a portion of the shared resource without any grant. In another embodiment, an acknowledge and continue command is used to extend all or a subset of the previous grants without the need for additional requests and grants, and their associated overhead. In one embodiment, a traffic to pilot ratio (T/P) is used to allocate a portion of the shared resource, allowing a mobile station flexibility in selecting its transmission format based on T/P. 1. A method of transmission , comprising:storing data in a data buffer at a mobile station;transmitting an access request message;monitoring a plurality of grant channels, the plurality of grant channels including one or more individual grant channels and one or more common grant channels;receiving an access grant on one of the plurality of grant channels, the access grant being one of an individual grant directed to the mobile station and received on an individual grant channel or a common grant received on a common grant channel; andtransmitting a portion of data from the data buffer in response to the received access grant.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting a limited portion of the data in the data buffer autonomously claim 1 , irrespective of whether an access grant has been received.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the access grant comprises a T/P value.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising selecting transmission parameters based on the T/P value.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the transmission parameters comprise an encoder packet size.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the transmission parameters comprise an expected ...

Method and Apparatus for Managing Inter-Cell Interference for Device-to-Device Communications

A method, apparatus, and computer program can provide inter-cell interference management. The method, for example, may generate an inter-cell assistance information to facilitate a selection of one or more physical resource blocks for device-to-device communications based at least in part on a scheduling or interference information exchanged between a plurality of nodes. The method can further comprise transmitting the generated inter-cell assistance information to a plurality of user equipments in device-to-device communication mode. The inter-cell assistance information may comprise at least one physical resource block, or additionally at least one source node identity associate with the at least one physical resource block, or additionally at least one destination node identity associated with the at least one physical resource block and the at least one source node identity. 146-. (canceled)47. A method , comprising:generating an inter-cell assistance information, to facilitate a selection of one or more physical resource blocks for device-to-device communications, said inter-cell assistance information being generated based at least in part on a scheduling or interference information exchanged between a plurality of nodes; andtransmitting said generated inter-cell assistance information to a plurality of user equipments in device-to-device communication mode.48. The method according to claim 47 , wherein said inter-cell assistance information comprises at least one of:at least one information indicating, whether at least one physical resource block in which a neighbor node schedules cell edge user equipments, will cause high inter-cell interference;at least one source node identity associated with said at least one physical resource block; andat least one destination node identity associated with said at least one physical resource block and said at least one source node identity.49. An apparatus claim 47 , comprising:at least one processor; andat least one ...

Method and Apparatus for Providing Machine Initial Access Procedure for Machine to Machine Communication

A method and apparatus are therefore provided that may enable the provision of M2M communication in a wireless network environment. In this regard, for example, relatively low power devices (specifically referencing low transmission power) such as sensors or other machines in an M2M system may be enabled to initiate communication with a network through a mobile terminal in a more reliable and robust manner. The machine may transmit a busy-signal to request a reservation of a machine access slot on a machine access control channel to reserve the slot before transmitting any machine information or data to reduce the likelihood of collisions with other machines. Once the machine has reserved the machine access slot, the machine may transmit identification information via randomly selected frequency division multi-plexed or code division multiplexed resources to further reduce the likelihood of collisions with other machines. Thus, delays in establishing connections may be reduced or eliminated. 133-. (canceled)34. An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code , the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to , with the processor , cause the apparatus to at least perform:determine if a busy-signal has been detected for a machine access slot of a machine access channel;provide for transmission of a busy-signal request for a reservation of the machine access slot in response to determining that no busy-signal had been detected for the machine access slot;provide for transmission of identification; andreceive a machine access response message.35. The apparatus according to claim 34 , wherein the memory and computer program code are configured to claim 34 , with the processor claim 34 , cause the apparatus to further increase a congestion window for the busy-signal transmission in response to the machine access response message not being received within a predetermined period of time.36. The ...

Method and apparatus for triggering measurement reporting based upon neighbor cell interference

A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for triggering a measurement report from a mobile terminal, such as a mobile terminal is in the CELL_FACH state, to a network entity in an instance in which the mobile terminal may be creating neighbor cell interference. Based upon the measurement report, the serving cell may modify the operation of the mobile terminal in order to reduce the potential for neighbor cell interference. In this regard, a method is provided that includes determining two or more parameters indicative of neighbor cell interference. In instance in which the parameters satisfy respective thresholds, the method also causes a measurement report including an indication of at least one of the parameters to be provided to a network element.

Method and apparatus for triggering cell reselection based on a resource suspension

A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in order to trigger a reselection of a serving cell in an instance in which a mobile terminal may be creating neighbor cell interference. Based upon received reselection data, the mobile terminal may release and/or suspend a network resource, such as an enhanced dedicated channel in order to trigger a reselection of a new serving cell. In this regard, a method is provided that includes determining the presence of a reselection condition based on reselection data. In an instance in which the presence of the reselection condition is determined, the method includes causing a network resource to be modified. The method also includes causing a reselection of a serving cell.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPLINK INTERFERENCE CONTROL

A method and apparatus are provided to reduce interference in neighbor cells by limiting the uplink power of an interfering mobile terminal In this regard, a method is provided that includes generating a measurement report, wherein the measurement report includes interference measurement information measured from at least one neighbor cell. The method also includes causing the generated measurement report to be transmitted to a receiving station. The method may also include receiving a power level indication from the receiving station, wherein the indication causes a modification of transmission power. 1. A method comprising:generating, using a processor, a measurement report, wherein the measurement report includes interference measurement information measured from at least one neighbor cell;causing the generated measurement report to be transmitted to a receiving station; andreceiving a power level indication from the receiving station, wherein the indication causes a modification of transmission power.2. A method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving station is at least one of an access point and a radio network controller.3. A method of claim 1 , wherein generating a measurement report further comprises determining at least one of an uplink power headroom claim 1 , a current serving grant claim 1 , a listing of neighbor cells claim 1 , and a neighbor cell interference information.4. A method of claim 1 , wherein generating a measurement report further comprises determining uplink interference information from at least one neighbor cell associated with a neighbor cell list.5. A method comprising:receiving a measurement report from a reporting station;determining, using a processor, neighbor cell interference information based on the received measurement information; andcausing a serving grant to be modified for a mobile terminal.6. A method of claim 5 , wherein causing a serving grant to be modified further comprises causing at least one of a mobile terminal's ...

HEIGHT-ADJUSTBLE DISPLAY DEVICE

A height-adjustable display device for a display includes a base defining a chamber, a supporting member and a latching member. The supporting member is received and vertically movable in the chamber. The supporting member is connected to the display. The supporting member defines a plurality of grooves arranged a vertical direction. The latching member is pivotedly mounted to the base. The latching member includes a hook able to be received in one of the grooves, thereby retaining the supporting member in a desired vertical position. 1. A height-adjustable display device comprising:a display;a base defining a chamber;a supporting member received in the chamber, the supporting member being vertically movable in the chamber and configured to support the display thereon, the supporting member comprising a main body, a horizontally oriented rod coupled to the main body, a torsional spring sheet coiled around the rod, the torsional spring sheet having one end fixed to the base and another end fixed to the rod, the torsional spring sheet configured to urge the supporting member toward a vertically upward direction, the main body defining a plurality of vertically oriented grooves therein, the grooves, as a whole, arranged along a vertical direction; anda latching member pivotedly mounted to the base, the latching member comprising a hook at one end thereof configured to be engagingly received in one of the grooves, thereby retaining the supporting member in a desired vertical position.2. The height-adjustable display device of claim 1 , wherein the supporting member comprises two plates fixed to opposite sides of the main body claim 1 , the plates each defines a through hole claim 1 , opposite ends of the rod are inserted in the through holes of the plates.3. The height-adjustable display device of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a first sleeve and a second sleeve claim 1 , the second sleeve is received in the first sleeve claim 1 , the chamber is defined in the ...

Centralizing Mechanism Employable with a Downhole Tool

An apparatus including a downhole tool for conveyance in a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation. The downhole tool includes a feature to physically interface a sidewall of the wellbore, and first and second setting pistons each extendable from the downhole tool opposite the feature. The downhole tool also includes a rigid member spanning and extendable with the first and second setting pistons, wherein a length of the rigid member is variable. 1. An apparatus , comprising: a feature to physically interface the formation or a sidewall of the wellbore via direct physical contact;', 'first and second setting pistons each extendable from the downhole tool opposite the feature; and', 'a rigid member spanning and extendable with the first and second setting pistons, wherein a length of the rigid member is variable., 'a downhole tool conveyable in a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation, the downhole tool comprising2. The apparatus of wherein the rigid member comprises:a first portion coupled to the first setting piston but not the second setting piston; anda second portion coupled to the second setting piston but not the first setting piston, wherein the first and the second portions translate relative to one another.3. The apparatus of wherein the first and second setting pistons are telescopic.4. The apparatus of wherein the first and second setting pistons are independently extendable from the downhole tool.5. The apparatus of wherein the rigid member is hinged to respective ends of the first and second setting pistons.6. The apparatus of wherein the feature is or comprises a probe that is extendable from the downhole tool.7. The apparatus of wherein the downhole tool comprises a recess to receive the rigid member when the rigid member and the first and second setting pistons are not extended.8. The apparatus of wherein the downhole tool further comprises a protective structure about an end of the rigid member.9. The apparatus of wherein the ...

MASK ROM FABRICATION METHOD

A mask ROM fabrication method which comprises steps: sequentially forming a gate dielectric layer and a first photoresist layer on a substrate; letting a light having a wavelength of 365 nm pass through a first phase shift mask to photolithographically form on the first photoresist layer a plurality of first trenches having a width of 243-365 nm; doping the substrate to form a plurality of embedded bit lines having a width of 243-365 nm; removing the first photoresist layer; sequentially forming a polysilicon layer and a second photoresist layer on the gate dielectric layer; and letting the light pass through a second phase shift mask to photolithographically form a plurality of polysilicon word lines on the polysilicon layer. Thereby is reduced the line width of mask ROM to 243-365 nm and decreased the area of mask ROM. 1. A mask ROM fabrication method comprising:Step 1: forming a gate dielectric layer on a substrate and a first photoresist layer on the gate dielectric layer;Step 2: letting a light having a wavelength of 365 nm pass through a first phase shift mask to photolithographically form on the first photoresist layer a plurality of first trenches having a width of 243-365 nm and revealing a portion of the gate dielectric layer;Step 3: doping the substrate to form a plurality of embedded bit lines corresponding to the first trenches;Step 4: removing the first photoresist layer;Step 5: forming a polysilicon layer on the gate dielectric layer and a second photoresist layer on the polysilicon layer;Step 6: letting the light pass through a second phase shift mask to photolithographically form on the second photoresist layer a plurality of second trenches revealing a portion of the polysilicon layer;Step 7: using an etching process to selectively remove a plurality of sacrifice regions of the polysilicon layer, which are corresponding to the second trenches, and removing the second photoresist layer to form a plurality of polysilicon word lines on the gate ...

DISTRIBUTED CONTROL OF MEDICAL DEVICES TO AVOID EFFECTS OF INTERFERENCE

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques and apparatus for transmitting relatively more critical information between devices using a first wireless technology and transmitting relatively less critical information using a second wireless technology more susceptible to interference than the first wireless technology. One example method generally includes performing an association with a second apparatus via a first wireless technology, wherein the first wireless technology requires proximity between the first and second apparatuses; communicating first information with the second apparatus via the first wireless technology, a second wireless technology, or a combination of both the first and second wireless technologies, while the first and second apparatuses are still in proximity; and communicating second information with the second apparatus via the second wireless technology. 1. A first apparatus for wireless communications , comprising: perform an association with a second apparatus via a first wireless technology, wherein the first wireless technology requires proximity between the first and second apparatuses;', 'communicate first information with the second apparatus via the first wireless technology, a second wireless technology, or a combination of both the first and second wireless technologies, while the first and second apparatuses are still in proximity; and', 'communicate second information with the second apparatus via the second wireless technology., 'a processing system configured to2. The first apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processing system is further configured to provide an indication that the first information had been communicated.3. The first apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first information is communicated via the first wireless technology.4. The first apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first information is communicated via the second wireless technology.5. The first apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

SECURE AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH REPLICATION

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques and apparatus for secure automatic configuration of equipment through replication. One example method generally includes receiving a request for configuration information used to configure at least a first device to be replicated in at least a second device; and communicating the configuration information to the second device, in response to the request. At least one of the first and second wireless devices may be a medical device, and/or the configuration information may include patient treatment information. In this manner, the amount of configuration data entry by a caregiver and the number of errors in this configuration data are most likely considerably reduced. Furthermore, in an emergency, a common medical treatment may be easily configured for many patients at once (i.e., the configuration information may be easily replicated from patient device to patient device). 1. An apparatus for replicating configuration information , comprising:a receiver configured to receive a request for the configuration information used to configure the apparatus to be replicated in at least a first device;a processing system configured to operate the apparatus based on the configuration information, wherein the operation is controlled by a second device; anda transmitter configured to communicate the configuration information to the first device, in response to the request.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processing system is configured to cease the operation of the apparatus after the configuration information had been communicated.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of starting of the operation claim 1 , stopping of the operation claim 1 , monitoring progress of the operation claim 1 , or managing an alarm based on the operation is controlled by the second device.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the transmitter is configured to communicate by transferring the configuration information to ...

ELECTRICITY DEMAND PREDICTION

Various arrangements for anticipating an electrical load are presented. A plurality of indications of locations of a vehicle may be received. A travel pattern of the vehicle based on the plurality of indications of locations of the vehicle may be determined. The travel pattern may indicate a destination and an expected travel time to arrive at the destination. A current location of the vehicle may be received. At least partially based on the current location of the vehicle, whether the vehicle is expected to conform to the travel pattern may be determined. An anticipated electrical load at the destination may be determined at least partially based on the travel pattern. 1. A method for anticipating an electrical load , the method comprising:receiving, by a computer system, a plurality of indications of locations of a vehicle; a destination; and', 'an expected travel time to arrive at the destination;, 'identifying, by the computer system, a travel pattern of the vehicle based on the plurality of indications of locations of the vehicle, wherein the travel pattern indicatesreceiving, by the computer system, a current location of the vehicle; andidentifying, by the computer system, an anticipated electrical load at the destination at least partially based on the travel pattern.2. The method for anticipating the electrical load of claim 1 , the method further comprising:identifying, by the computer system, a decrease in an anticipated electrical load at the current location of the vehicle at least partially based on the vehicle departing from the current location.3. The method for anticipating the electrical load of claim 1 , the method further comprising:at least partially based on the current location of the vehicle, determining, by the computer system, that the vehicle is expected to conform to the travel pattern.4. The method for anticipating the electrical load of claim 1 , the method further comprising:modifying, by the computer system, electrical usage at least ...

Apparatus and Method for Communication

Apparatus and method for communication are provided. The solution includes controlling a transceiver to determine free frequency blocks on a shared spectrum and controlling a transceiver to map synchronization control channels, downlink and uplink physical control channels, physical broadcast channel and random access channel on found free frequency blocks. 1. An apparatus in a communication system , comprising:at least one processor; andat least one memory including computer program code,the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to perform:control a transceiver to determine free frequency blocks on a shared spectrum;control a transceiver to map synchronization control channels, downlink and uplink physical control channels, physical broadcast channel and random access channel on found free frequency blocks.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , the apparatus being configured to control a transceiver to identify wireless local area network channels of a given frequency band on the shared spectrum and control the transceiver to select frequency blocks located between the identified unused wireless local area network channels for transmission.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , the apparatus being configured to control the transceiver to utilize a shared spectrum comprising television channels having a first bandwidth claim 1 , wherein wireless local area network transmissions may be operated on a television channel claim 1 , the wireless local area network transmission being located in the middle of a television channel and having a second bandwidth which is smaller than the first band by a given frequency block.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , the apparatus being configured to control the transceiver to sense the edge of one or more television channels for television transmission and the center of one or more television channels for wireless local area network transmission.5. The apparatus of ...

Wireless Communication Systems and Methods

Embodiments of the invention provide methods, devices and computer programs arranged to control access to a cell in a communication network. One embodiment comprises an apparatus comprising a processing system arranged to cause the apparatus to: receive a plurality of Closed Subscriber Group identifiers (CSG IDs) assigned to the cell; select and transmit a first CSG ID from the plurality of CSG IDs on the basis of a first load condition on the cell; and select and transmit a second, different, CSG ID from the plurality of CSG IDs on the basis of a second, different, load condition on the cell. 1. An apparatus for use in controlling access to a cell in a communication network , the apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including a computer program code , wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to , with the at least one processor , cause the apparatus at least to:receive a plurality of Closed Subscriber Group identifiers (CSG IDs) assigned to the cell;select and transmit a first CSG ID from the plurality of CSG IDs on the basis of a first load condition on the cell; andselect and transmit a second, different, CSG ID from the plurality of CSG IDs on the basis of a second, different, load condition on the cell.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first load condition and the second cell load condition is determined on the basis of a cell operational characteristic corresponding to a respective cell.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said cell operational characteristic comprises one or more of:state of at least one cell resource;state of at least one cell buffer;state of at least one cell channel;state of cell traffic;profile corresponding to at least one traffic category in said cell;quality of service in said cell;failure rate associated with at least one received access request by said cell; andnumber of user equipments served by the cell.4. The apparatus according ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL EFFECT PRINTING METHOD

A three-dimensional effect printing method includes steps of providing a housing including a transparent substrate; printing an uneven transparent texture layer to form a textured pattern on an inner surface of the transparent substrate opposite to an outer surface facing a viewer; drying the transparent texture layer; printing a colored texture layer on the transparent texture layer; and drying the colored texture layer. 1. A three-dimensional effect printing method comprising:providing a housing comprising a transparent substrate;forming an uneven transparent texture layer on an inner surface of the transparent substrate opposite to an outer surface facing a viewer using a printing process, the transparent texture layer having a textured pattern;drying the transparent texture layer;forming a colored texture layer on the transparent texture layer using a printing process; anddrying the colored texture layer.2. The printing method as described in claim 1 , wherein the transparent substrate is made of transparent resin.3. The printing method as described in claim 1 , wherein the transparent texture layer is formed from transparent ink and the colored texture layer is formed from colored ink.4. The printing method as described in claim 1 , wherein drying the transparent texture layer comprises placing the housing with the transparent texture layer in a chamber and heating the housing with the transparent texture layer at a constant temperature of about 40 degrees Celsius for 10 hours.5. The printing method as described in claim 1 , wherein drying the colored texture layer comprises placing the housing with the colored texture layer in a chamber and heating the housing with the colored texture layer at a constant temperature of about 40 degrees Celsius for 10 hours. The present application is a divisional application of and claims priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/876253, entitled “THREE-DIMENSIONAL EFFECT PRINTING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE TREATED ...

HIGH ACCURACY, HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE LED/LASER DRIVER

A current driver circuit, for driving a light source, that provides high accuracy and reduced power consumption is disclosed. The driver includes a digital to analog converter configured to receive a digital value representing a light intensity and convert the digital value to an analog current signal. A current minor is configured to receive the analog current signal and create a current minor output which is larger than the analog current signal based on a ratio of the current mirror. This results in a modified analog current signal. A light source receives the modified analog current signal, and responsive thereto generate a light signal such that the light signal has an intensity controlled by the digital value. One or more amplifiers are also part of the current driver and configured to increase response time and accuracy. 1. A current driver circuit , comprising:a digital to analog converter configured to receive a digital value representing a light intensity and convert the digital value to an analog current signal;a current minor configured to receive the analog current signal and create a current minor output which is equal to or larger than the analog current signal based on a ratio of the current mirror to thereby created a modified analog current signal;a light source configured to receive the modified analog current signal, and responsive to the current mirror output generate a light signal, the light signal having an intensity controlled by the digital value.2. The current driver of further comprising a balancing amplifier configured to balance drain nodes of devices within the current minor.3. The current driver of further comprising an amplifier connected between an output of the digital to analog converter and the current minor to increase the rate of change of the current minor output.4. The current driver of further comprising an amplifier having an input connected to receive the analog current signal and an output presenting an amplified analog ...

Guided Post-Prediction Filtering in Layered VDR Coding

A visual dynamic range (VDR) coding system creates a sequence of VDR prediction images using corresponding standard dynamic range (SDR) images and a prediction function. For each prediction image, an encoder identifies one or more areas within the prediction image suitable for post-prediction filtering. For each identified post-prediction area, a post-prediction filtering mode is selected among one or more post-prediction filtering modes. The selected post-prediction filtering mode is applied to output a filtered prediction image. Information related to the post-prediction filtering areas and the selected corresponding post-prediction filtering modes may be communicated to a receiver (e.g., as metadata) for guided post-prediction filtering. Example post-prediction filtering modes that use low-pass averaging filtering or adaptive linear interpolation are also described. 1. A method comprising:accessing a prediction image;identifying at least one post-prediction filtering area within the accessed prediction image;selecting a post-prediction filtering mode among one or more post-prediction filtering modes;applying the selected post-prediction filtering mode to the at least one post-prediction filtering area;outputting a filtered prediction image based on the post-prediction filtering mode that is applied to the at least one post-prediction filtering area; andcommunicating to a receiver information related to the at least one post-prediction filtering area and the selected post-prediction filtering mode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:accessing a first input image of a first dynamic range;accessing a second input image of a second dynamic range, wherein the second dynamic range is lower than the first dynamic range;generating the prediction image using the second input image and a predictor function;generating a residual image using the first input image and the filtered prediction image;compressing the second image as a base layer image; andcompressing ...

Method and apparatus for unlicensed band operation

A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in order to enable operation of both cellular and WLAN on a shared unlicensed band. In this regard, a method is provided that includes causing a primary transmission mode period of operation, a secondary transmission mode period of operation, and an idle mode period of operation on an unlicensed frequency band to be transmitted to a mobile terminal. The method further includes receiving an interfered ratio report from the mobile terminal. The method also includes causing the mobile terminal to be classified as at least one of a primary user or a secondary user based on the interfered ratio report. The method also includes causing the classification to be transmitted to the mobile terminal.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRAFFIC OFFLOADING BETWEEN DEVICES

Various methods for enabling D2D connections to exchange P2P data so as to reduce traffic on a network. One example method may comprise constructing a local topology of one or more mobile terminals. The method of this embodiment may also include determining that a mobile terminal of the one or more mobile terminals has initiated a peer to peer session. The method of this embodiment may also include determining, based on the local topology, one or more mobile terminals to act as one or more seeder devices for the peer to peer session. The method of this embodiment may also include causing the local topology to be transmitted to the mobile terminal that has initiated the peer to peer session. In some example embodiments, the mobile terminal is configured to use the local topology to initiate a device to device connection for the peer to peer session. 1. A method comprising:constructing, using a processor, a local topology of one or more mobile terminals;determining that a mobile terminal of the one or more mobile terminals has initiated a peer to peer session;determining, based on the local topology, one or more mobile terminals to act as one or more seeder devices for the peer to peer session; andcausing the local topology of the one or more mobile terminals to be transmitted to the mobile terminal that has initiated the peer to peer session, wherein the mobile terminal is configured to use the local topology to initiate a device to device connection for the peer to peer session.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more mobile terminals acting as one or more seeder devices are in communications range of the mobile terminal that has initiated the peer to peer session.3. A method according to further comprising:receiving device specific information for one or more mobile terminals in radio communications range, wherein the one or more mobile terminals are configured for device to device communications.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the ...

Asymmetric D2D Communication

There is provided a method for an asymmetric device-to-device, D2D, communication, the method including from the first terminal point of view: acquiring, by the first user terminal incapable to receive uplink data, information indicating whether or not to apply an asymmetric D2D communication with a second user terminal capable to receive uplink data; and upon applying the asymmetric D2D communication with the second user terminal, performing at least one of the following: acquiring data from the second user terminal via a base station of the cellular network, and causing transmission of data directly to the second user terminal. 1. A method , comprising:acquiring, by a first user terminal incapable to receive uplink data, information indicating whether or not to apply an asymmetric device-to-device, D2D, communication with a second user terminal capable to receive uplink data; andupon applying the asymmetric D2D communication with the second user terminal, performing at least one of the following: acquiring data from the second user terminal via a base station of the cellular network, and causing transmission of data directly to the second user terminal.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring an explicit signaling from the base station to apply the asymmetric D2D communication; andupon acquiring the explicit signaling, reconfiguring operational parameters according to predefined settings in order to enable the asymmetric D2D communication.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring a signaling from the base station to reconfigure operational parameters according to indicated settings in order to enable the asymmetric D2D communication; andupon acquiring the signaling, obtaining knowledge that the asymmetric D2D communication is to be applied with the second user terminal.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring information to transmit a sounding signal; andcausing transmission of the sounding signal in order to enable the ...

Modified Measurement Procedures for User Equipments

A network sends to a user equipment UE downlink signaling indicating at least one frequency which is subject to special handling. In response the UE measures and reports neighbour cells operating on any of that/those frequencies without regard to a threshold signal strength of a serving cell which is configured for reporting neighbour cells. In more specific examples, if the neighbour cells operating on any of that/those frequencies is considered a first set of neighbour cells, then the network also sends a second set of neighbour cells in other downlink signaling. Measuring and reporting on the first set of neighbour cells is less frequent than for the second set of neighbour cells, when measurements of the second set is required. Measuring and reporting on the second set is dependent on measured signal strength of a serving cell being greater than the configured threshold signal strength of the serving cell. 1. A method for operating a wireless communications device , comprising:receiving downlink signaling indicating at least one frequency which is subject to special handling; and in response,measuring and reporting neighbour cells operating on any of the at least one frequency without regard to a threshold signal strength of a serving cell which is configured for reporting neighbour cell.2. The method according to claim 1 , in which the neighbour cells operating on any of the at least one frequency comprise a first set of neighbour cells claim 1 , and a second set of neighbour cells is received in other downlink signaling claim 1 , wherein the measuring and reporting on the first set of neighbour cells is less frequent than measuring and reporting on the second set of neighbour cells claim 1 , when measurements of the second set is required.3. The method according to claim 2 , in which the measuring and reporting on the second set of neighbour cells is dependent on measured signal strength of a serving cell being greater than the configured threshold signal ...

Interference Avoidance in Low Power Nodes

The specification and drawings present a new method, apparatus and software related product for avoiding UL interference in a victim LPN such as femtocell using DRX by the LPN coordinated with the UL DTX of UEs to the LPN and to one or more HPNs such as NBs (or Home NB), e.g., in HSPA systems. The victim LPN may start DRX having ON and OFF periods. Then the LPN sends information about DRX to its UEs (LUEs) communicating with the LPN, and to one or more network elements such as aggressor HPNs' RNCs. The network element(s) are adapted to identify and configure aggressor UEs (HUEs) communicating with one or more HPNs of the network for coordinating ON and OFF periods of the DRX by the LPN with transmissions of the LUEs and the HUEs to avoid interference during the OFF periods of the DRX in the LPN. 1. A method , comprising:starting a discontinuous reception by a low power node having ON and OFF periods in a network; andsending by a low power node information about discontinuous reception to user equipments communicating with the low power node and to one or more network elements of the network adapted to identify based on a predefined criterion and configure further user equipments communicating with one or more high power nodes of the network, for coordinating ON and OFF periods of the discontinuous reception by the low power node with transmissions of the user equipments and the further user equipments to avoid interference during the OFF periods of the discontinuous reception in the low power node.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein during the OFF periods of the discontinuous reception the user equipments transmit uplink for communicating with the low power node and the further user equipments are configured not to transmit uplink for communicating with the at least one high power node.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein during the ON periods of the discontinuous reception the user equipments do not transmit uplink for communicating with the low power node and the ...

Low-Cost LTE System with Distributed Carrier Aggregation on the Unlicensed Band

A method for distributed carrier aggregation on unlicensed bands is described. The method includes tuning an antenna of a user equipment to a first carrier. The method includes transmitting, from an access point on a first carrier, information regarding a second carrier. The method also includes receiving, on the first carrier via the antenna, the information regarding the second carrier. The first carrier and the second carrier are in an unlicensed band. The method includes retuning the antenna to the second carrier and communicating data on the second carrier via the antenna. A maximum transmission power for the second carrier is based at least in part on a bandwidth of the second carrier. Apparatus and computer readable media are also described. 1. A method for distributed carrier aggregation on unlicensed bands comprising:tuning an antenna of a user equipment to a first carrier;receiving, on the first carrier via the antenna, information regarding a second carrier, where the first carrier and the second carrier are in an unlicensed band;retuning the antenna to the second carrier; andcommunicating data on the second carrier via the antenna,where a maximum transmission power for the second carrier is based at least in part on a bandwidth of the second carrier.2. The method of claim 1 , where the information comprises configuration data for the second carrier.3. The method of claim 2 , where the configuration data comprises an indication of the bandwidth of the second carrier.4. The method of claim 1 , where the information comprises switching data indicating when to tune the antenna to the first carrier and when to tune the antenna to the second carrier.5. The method of claim 4 , where the switching data comprises one of: a switching periodicity and a switching bitmap.6. The method of any claim 1 , where the first carrier serves as a core carrier and the method further comprises:receiving, on the first carrier via the antenna, instructions to use a third carrier ...

Beta-Arrestin Effectors and Compositions and Methods of Use Thereof

This application describes compounds acting as, for example, β-arrestin effectors and uses thereof, in, for example, the treatment of chronic and acute cardiovascular diseases. 1. A peptide or peptide mimetic comprising the sequence ofSar-Zz-Val-Aa-Xx-His-Bb-Yy (SEQ ID NO: 25), wherein:Zz is Arg or Met;Aa is Tyr or D-Cys;Xx is Pro, NMeIle, Ile, cyHex, cyPen, AA01, AA02, or AA03;Bb is Pro, Cys, Pro-NH-iPr, Pro-NH-neopentyl, Pro-NH-Et, or Pro-NH-Me;Yy is any amino acid residue, D-Ala, AA01, AA02, AA03, or null;provided that when Aa is Tyr and Xx is Ile, Bb is not Pro, Pro-NH-iPr, Pro-NH-neopentyl, Pro-NH-Et, or Pro-NH-Me.2. The peptide or peptide mimetic of claim 1 , wherein Yy is alanine claim 1 , isoleucine claim 1 , leucine claim 1 , valine claim 1 , threonine claim 1 , serine claim 1 , methionine claim 1 , phenylalanine claim 1 , glycine claim 1 , aspartic acid claim 1 , lysine claim 1 , asparagine claim 1 , glutamic acid claim 1 , tryptophan claim 1 , proline claim 1 , tyrosine claim 1 , or histidine.3. The peptide or peptide mimetic of claim 1 , wherein Yy is AA01 claim 1 , AA02 claim 1 , or AA03.45-. (canceled)6. The peptide or peptide mimetic of claim 1 , wherein Xx is cyHex or cyPen.7. (canceled)8. The peptide or peptide mimetic of claim 1 , wherein Xx is proline claim 1 , N-Methyl-isoleuceine claim 1 , or isoleucine.9. The peptide or peptide mimetic of claim 1 , wherein Xx is AA01 claim 1 , AA02 claim 1 , or AA03.1011-. (canceled)12. The peptide or peptide mimetic of claim 1 , wherein Bb is Pro claim 1 , Cys claim 1 , Pro-NH-iPr claim 1 , Pro-NH-neopentyl claim 1 , Pro-NH-Et claim 1 , or Pro-NH-Me.13. (canceled)14. The peptide or peptide mimetic of claim 1 , wherein Xx is proline and Yy is alanine claim 1 , D-alanine claim 1 , isoleucine claim 1 , leucine claim 1 , valine claim 1 , threonine claim 1 , serine claim 1 , methionine claim 1 , or phenylalanine.15. The peptide or peptide mimetic of claim 1 , wherein:Xx is cyHex and Yy is AA01, AA02, AA03, alanine, ...

POWER CONTROL FOR CARRIER AGGREGATION ON SHARED BANDS

There is provided, for example, an apparatus, which is caused to select a transmission power configuration for a communication with at least one user terminal taking place on component carriers of a carrier aggregation configuration within a shared band, wherein the selection is between a low transmission power configuration applying a transmission power below a predetermined power threshold without a listen-before-talk approach and a high transmission power configuration applying a transmission power of at least the predetermined power threshold; and upon detecting that the selected transmission power configuration needs to be informed, cause an indication of the selected transmission power configuration to the at least one user terminal and at least one secondary cell. 1. A method , comprising:acquiring, by a controller, indication of a transmission power configuration for a communication taking place on component carriers of a carrier aggregation configuration within a shared band, wherein the transmission power configuration is either a low transmission power configuration applying a transmission power below a predetermined power threshold without a listen-before-talk approach or a high transmission power configuration applying a transmission power of at least the predetermined power threshold; andcausing to apply the indicated transmission power configuration in the communication.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring a timer value which defines when to apply at least one of the following: the determined carrier aggregation configuration and the selected transmission power configuration; andcausing to start applying the indicated carrier aggregation configuration at time instant of the timer value.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:acquiring an indication to perform a periodic component carrier sensing during the low transmission power configuration in order to obtain carrier sensing information; andcausing indication of the carrier ...

SHALE GAS OPERATION METHOD

A method for performing shale gas operation is disclosed. The method may include drilling a first well, performing a fracturing operation in the well, recovering shale gas from the first well, supplying at least part of the shale gas recovered from the well to an electrical generator, generating electricity using the generator, and transferring the generated electricity to drilling equipment used to drill a second well. 1. A method for performing shale gas operation , comprising:drilling a first well;performing a fracturing operation in the well;recovering shale gas from the first well;supplying at least part of the shale gas recovered from the well to an electrical generator;generating electricity using the generator;transferring the generated electricity to drilling equipment used to drill a second well.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the drilling equipment is also provided with an external power supply.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the drilling equipment comprises a first drilling machine and a second drilling machine.4. A method according to claim 3 , comprising:drilling a first substantially straight well section with the first drilling machine at a first location;moving the first drilling machine to a second location;drilling a second substantially straight well section with the first drilling machine at the second location;drilling a first substantially horizontal well section from the substantially straight well section at the first location using the second drilling machine;moving the second drilling machine to the second location; anddrilling a second substantially horizontal well section from the substantially vertical well section at the second location using the second drilling machine.5. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising providing the generated electricity to a fracturing vehicle.6. A method according to claim 5 , wherein the fracturing vehicle comprises hydraulic sand blast perforation equipment claim 5 , the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING MACHINE GATEWAY OPERATION

An apparatus () for providing facilitation of mobile gateway operation may include at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code may be configured, with the processor, to cause the apparatus to perform at least causing provision of configuration instructions () to one or more machines () where the configuration instructions define at least a discontinuous reception period and beaconing instructions for the one or more machines relative to machine communications utilizing network defined resources, and causing provision of connection information () to a mobile terminal () to identify connection parameters that correspond to the configuration instructions provided to the one or more machines where the connection information enables establishment of communication between the mobile terminal and the one or more machines. A corresponding method is also provided. 139-. (canceled)40. A method comprising:causing provision of configuration instructions to one or more machines, the configuration instructions defining at least a discontinuous reception period and beaconing instructions for the one or more machines relative to machine communications utilizing network defined resources; andcausing provision of connection information to a mobile terminal to identify connection parameters that correspond to the configuration instructions provided to the one or more machines, the connection information enabling establishment of communication between the mobile terminal and the one or more machines.41. The method of claim 40 , further comprising receiving a request for configuration instructions from the mobile terminal claim 40 , and wherein causing provision of the configuration instructions comprises providing the configuration instructions responsive to receipt of the request.42. The method of claim 40 , wherein causing provision of the configuration instructions comprises causing provision ...

Method and apparatus for device to device communication

In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is configured to receive a first signaling message comprising a first identifier of a first node and a second identifier of a second node, and responsive to the receiving initiate at least one policy action relating to at least one of the first node and the second node; and transmit a second signaling message to the first node, the second signaling message being configured to cause bearer establishment between the first node and the second node.

SELECTION OF COMMUNICATION MODE

A method, apparatus, and computer program for selecting a communication mode for a terminal device is described herein. A communication mode is selected for a terminal device on the basis of a difference between an estimated radio channel between the terminal device and a base station and an estimated radio channel between the terminal device and another terminal device. The communication mode is selected from a group comprising a plurality of different configurations to multiplex communication over the first radio link with communication over the second radio link. 1. A method , comprising:acquiring, at a first terminal device, a first channel estimate related to a first radio link between a base station and the first terminal device;acquiring, at the first terminal device, a second channel estimate related to a second radio link between the first terminal device and a second terminal device;determining, at the first terminal device, a difference between the first channel estimate and a second channel estimate; andselecting at the first terminal device, a communication mode based on the determined difference between the first channel estimate and the second channel estimate, wherein the communication mode comprises one of a plurality of configurations to multiplex communication over the first radio link with communication over the second radio link; andconfiguring the first terminal device to apply the selected communication mode.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication mode comprises one of at least:a restricted communication mode in which the first terminal device is configured to time-multiplex communications over the first and the second radio links and to use time-domain duplexing in the second radio link; anda flexible communication mode in which the first terminal device is configured to support both time-multiplex communications and frequency-multiplex communications on the first and the second radio links.3. The method of claim 2 , further ...

X-RAY DETECTOR AND HEAT DISSIPATING METHOD

An X-ray detector and a heat dissipating method are provided. The heat dissipating method comprises providing an optical sensing panel over an internal support of the X-ray detector and providing a digital printed circuit board directly on a back cover, so that there is a gap between the digital printed circuit hoard and the optical sensing panel that is fixed by the internal support. The X-ray detector comprises an optical sensing panel bonded to the outer side of an internal support; and a digital printed circuit hoard bonded, to the inner side of a back cover, wherein there is a gap between the digital printed circuit hoard and the optical sensing panel that is fixed by the internal support.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FACILITATING UPLINK MULTIPLE INPUT MULTIPLE OUTPUT SIGNALING

A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for detecting multiple input multiple output communications. A method and apparatus may enable transmission of a first control signal to a communication device. The first control signal may indicate at least one number of data streams that the communication device is allowed to utilize to transmit data. The method and apparatus may perform detection of discontinuous transmission on one or more control channels indicated by the first control signal. The method and apparatus may determine whether the communication device currently communicates on the control channels in response to performing the detection of the discontinuous transmission. 1. A method for detecting multiple input multiple output communications comprising:enabling transmission of a first control signal to a communication device, the first control signal indicating at least one number of data streams that the communication device is allowed to utilize to transmit data;performing detection of discontinuous transmission on one or more control channels indicated by the first control signal; anddetermining, via a processor, whether the communication device currently communicates on the control channels in response to performing the detection of discontinuous transmission.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the control channels comprises enhanced dedicated physical control channels.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first control signal comprises a downlink grant message of a high speed uplink packet access.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein information of the first control signal indicates that the data stream comprises a dual data stream and the method further comprises:detecting that the communication device transmits at least one item of control information on a primary enhanced dedicated control channel and a secondary enhanced dedicated control channel of the control channels in response to performing the detection of the discontinuous ...

Recording media

A recording media containing a raw base wherein said media encompasses, on its image side, a pigmented pre-coating layer and a non-polyolefin barrier coating and, on its backside, a polymeric barrier layer. Also disclosed is a method of making such recording media and methods of forming photographic printed images on said recording media.

RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING FIRST SET AND SECOND SET OF POLYMERIC BEADS

A recording medium includes a base substrate, a fusible layer including a first set of polymeric beads and a second set of polymeric beads, and an ink receiving layer disposed between the base substrate and the fusible layer. The first set of polymeric beads has an average volume-based particle size less than two microns. The second set of polymeric beads has an average volume-based particle size equal to or greater than five microns. The fusible layer includes a weight percent of the second set of polymeric beads of at least three percent. 1. A recording medium , comprising:a base substrate; the first set of polymeric beads having an average volume-based particle size less than two microns; and', 'the second set of polymeric beads having an average volume-based particle size equal to or greater than five microns; and, 'a fusible layer including a first set of polymeric beads and a second set of polymeric beads;'}an ink receiving layer disposed between the base substrate and the fusible layer; andwherein the fusible layer includes a weight percent of the second set of polymeric beads of at least three percent.2. The recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the fusible layer further comprises:a first binder, the first binder includes at least one of polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl alcohol derivative, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol derivative, polyurethane, polyvinylpyrrolidone, starch, starch derivative, gelatin, gelatin derivative, cellulose, cellulose derivative, maleic anhydride polymer, maleic anhydride copolymer, acrylic ester polymer, acrylic ester copolymer, polymethylacrylate, polymethylacrylate copolymer, polyacrylamide, and latex resin.3. The recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the first set of polymeric beads further comprises at least one of solid beads and hollow beads.4. The recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the first set of polymeric beads further comprises at least one of:a synthetic polymer including at least ...

Applying Perceptually Correct 3D Film Noise

Perceptually correct noises simulating a variety of noise patterns or textures may be applied to stereo image pairs each of which comprises a left eye (LE) image and a right eye (RE) image that represent a 3D image. LE and RE images may or may not be noise removed. Depth information of pixels in the LE and RE images may be computed from, or received with, the LE and RE images. Desired noise patterns are modulated onto the 3D image or scene so that the desired noise patterns are perceived to be part of 3D objects or image details, taking into account where the 3D objects or image details are on a z-axis perpendicular to an image rendering screen on which the LE and RE images are rendered. 1. A method comprising:accessing a left eye (LE) image and a right eye (RE) image that represent a 3D image;filtering the LE image and the RE image to reduce undesirable noise;determining, based on depth information relating to the LE and RE image, one or more first depths of a first 3D image feature in the 3D image; andapplying, after the filtering, one or more noise patterns to the first 3D image feature in the 3D image based on the one or more first depths of the first 3D image feature in the 3D image.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, based on the depth information relating to the LE and RE image, one or more second depths of a second 3D image feature in the 3D image; andapplying the one or more noise patterns to the second 3D image feature in the 3D image based on the one or more second depths of the second 3D image feature in the 3D image;wherein the one or more noise patterns are applied to the first 3D image feature with one or more first spatial frequency components that are different from one or more second spatial frequency components with which the one or more noise patterns are applied to the second 3D image feature.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first 3D image feature is closer to a viewer of the 3D image than the second 3D image feature ...

DEVICE-TO-DEVICE COMMUNICATION SCENARIO

A method, apparatus, and computer program for supporting simultaneous multi-use of resources of a backhaul link between a relay base station and another base station of a cellular radio network. The relay base station is configured to forward transmission resources of the backhaul link to at least one communication device located in a cell of the relay base station. The communication device(s) is/are then configured to utilize the resources of the backhaul link for device-to-device connections. 128-. (canceled)29. A method , comprising:receiving, in an apparatus comprised in a relay base station of a cellular radio network, parameters defining transmission resources for a backhaul link between the relay base station and another base station of the cellular radio network;causing the relay base station to transmit at least some of the received parameters of the backhaul link to at least one communication device operating in a cell covered by the relay base station so as to enable simultaneous multi-utilization of the transmission resources of the backhaul link; andcausing the relay base station to communicate relay data in the transmission resources defined by the received parameters.30. The method of claim 29 , further comprising:receiving in the apparatus an information element indicating static transmission timing assigned to the relay base station for use in the backhaul link; andcausing the relay base station to transmit the static transmission timing of the backhaul link to the at least one communication device.31. The method of claim 29 , further comprising:receiving in the apparatus a frequency resource allocation assigned to the relay base station; andcausing the relay base station to transmit the frequency resource allocation to the at least one communication device.32. The method of claim 29 , further comprising causing the relay base station to radio broadcast at least some of the received parameters of the backhaul link to the at least one communication ...

BETA-ARRESTIN EFFECTORS AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

This application describes a family of compounds acting as β-arrestin effectors. Such compounds may provide significant therapeutic benefit in the treatment of chronic and acute cardiovascular diseases. 2. The peptide of claim 1 , wherein the peptide comprises the sequence of:Sar-Arg-Val-Ww-Zz-His-Pro-Cc,wherein Ww is L-tyrosine, 3-hydroxy-L-tyrosine, 3-fluoro-L-tyrosine, 2,6-difluoro-L-tyrosine, 3-nitro-L-tyrosine, 3,5-dinitro-L-tyrosine, or 3-chloro-L-tyrosine,Zz is L-valine or L-isoleucine,and Cc is D-alanine34-. (canceled)5. The peptide of claim 1 , wherein the peptide or peptide mimetic comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO:23.6. (canceled)7. The peptide of claim 1 , wherein the peptide or peptide mimetic comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO:67.9. The peptide of claim 8 , wherein Ww is selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxy-L-tyrosine; 3-fluoro-L-tyrosine claim 8 , and 3-chloro-L-tyrosine; andCc is L-alanine.10. The peptide of claim 9 , wherein the peptide or peptide mimetic comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO:77 claim 9 , SEQ ID NO:78 claim 9 , or SEQ ID NO:79.1112-. (canceled)14. The peptide of claim 13 , wherein the peptide or peptide mimetic comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO:26.16. The composition of claim 15 , wherein Ww is L-tyrosine.17. The composition of claim 15 , wherein Zz is L-isoleucine.18. The composition of claim 15 , wherein Cc is L-alanine.19. The composition of claim 15 , wherein the peptide or peptide mimetic comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO:34.2027-. (canceled)28. A pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more peptides or peptide mimetics of and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.29. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 28 , wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is pure sterile water claim 28 , phosphate buffered saline or an aqueous glucose claim 28 , solution.30. A method of treating cardiovascular disorders comprising: administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of one or ...

MICROSPHERE DRUG CARRIER, PREPARATION METHOD, COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF

A nanosphere or microsphere drug carrier, formulations comprising the drug carrier and the preparation method of the formulations and the use of the carrier are disclosed. The carrier comprises a biodegradable methoxy end-capped polyethylene glycol-polylactide block copolymersor a derivative thereof represented by formula (I) as the main carrier material: CHO—[CH—CH—O]—[C(O)—CH(CH)—O]—R (I). 2. The drug carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the HLB value of the methoxy end-capped polyethylene glycol-polylactic acid block copolymer or derivative thereof is 0.01˜19.84.3. The drug carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the drug carrier further includes one or more other high molecular materials for regulating the drug release rate; preferably claim 1 , the other high molecular material is polylactic acid claim 1 , polyglycolic acid claim 1 , poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) claim 1 , or polycaprolactone; preferably claim 1 , the mass ratio of the other high molecular material to the biodegradable copolymer or derivative thereof represented by formula (I) is 0%˜50%.4. A nanosphere or microsphere drug formulation claim 1 , wherein the drug formulation includes the drug carrier according to .5. The nanosphere or microsphere drug formulation according to claim 1 , wherein the nanosphere or microsphere is the nanosphere or microsphere prepared by the drug carrier of enwrapping an active pharmaceutical ingredient.6. The nanosphere or microsphere drug formulation according to claim 5 , wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient is selected from one or more of the following: antituberculosis drugs claim 5 , antileprosy drugs claim 5 , antiviral drugs claim 5 , antimalarial drugs claim 5 , antiamebic drugs claim 5 , antitrichomonal drugs claim 5 , antifilarial drugs claim 5 , anthelminthic drugs claim 5 , broad-spectrum antibiotics claim 5 , antifungal drugs claim 5 , analgesic drugs claim 5 , analgesic-antipyretic drugs claim 5 , antigout drugs claim 5 , antiepileptic drugs ...

Multi-Layer Backwards-Compatible Video Delivery for Enhanced Dynamic Range and Enhanced Resolution Formats

A sequence of enhanced dynamic range (EDR) images and a sequence of standard dynamic range images are encoded using a backwards-compatible SDR high-definition (HD) base layer and one or more enhancement layers. The EDR and SDR video signals may be of the same resolution (e.g., HD) or at different resolutions (e.g., K and HD) and are encoded using a dual-view-dual-layer (DVDL) encoder to generate a coded base layer (BL) and a coded enhancement layer (EL). The DVDL encoder includes a reference processing unit (RPU) which is adapted to compute a reference stream based on the coded BL stream. The RPU operations include post-processing, normalization, inverse normalization, and image registration. Decoders for decoding the coded BL and EL streams to generate a backwards compatible 2D SDR stream and additional 2D or 3D SDR or EDR streams, are also described. 1. A method comprising:{'b': 302', '304, 'accessing a first video signal () and a second video signal (), wherein the second video signal has higher resolution and higher dynamic range than the first video signal; and'}{'b': 300', '312', '334', '320', '324', '530', '540, 'encoding the first video signal and the second video signal using a dual-view-dual-layer (DVDL) encoder () to generate a coded base layer (BL) signal () and a coded enhancement layer (EL) signal (), wherein the DVDL encoder comprises a reference processing unit (RPU) (), the RPU unit computing a third video signal () based on the first video signal, wherein computing the third video signal comprises performing a standard dynamic range (SDR) to enhanced dynamic range (EDR) prediction step () and an image registration step ().'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image registration step comprises:{'b': '535', 'accessing an input image (); and'}{'b': 535', '560, 'transforming the input image () to generate an output image (), wherein the output image matches the size and characteristics of a target image.'}3. The method of claim 2 , wherein ...

Content Creation Using Interpolation Between Content Versions

One or more derived versions of image content may be obtained by interpolating two or more source versions of the same image content. A derived version may be targeted for a class of displays that differs from classes of displays targeted by the source versions. Source images in a source version may have been color graded in a creative process by a content creator/colorist. Interpolation of the source versions may be performed with interpolation parameters having two or more different values in two or more different clusters in at least one of the source images. A normalized version may be used to allow efficient distribution of multiple versions of the same content to a variety of downstream media processing devices, and to preserve or restore image details otherwise lost in one or more of the source versions. 1. A method comprising:accessing first images in a first version of a particular image content, the first version being targeted for a first class of displays;accessing second images in a second different version of the particular image content, the second version being targeted for a second different class of displays;dividing at least one of the first images and the second images into a plurality of clusters of pixels; andinterpolating the first images and the second images to generate third different images for a third version of the particular image content using one or more interpolation parameters, the third version being targeted for a third different class of displays, at least one of the one or more interpolation parameters having two or more different values in two or more different clusters in the plurality of clusters of pixels.2. A method comprising:accessing first images in a first version of a particular image content, the first version being targeted for a first class of displays;accessing second images in a second different version of the particular image content, the second version being targeted for a second different class of displays; ...

Opioid Receptor Ligands and Methods of Using and Making Same

This application describes compounds that can act as opioid receptor ligands, which compounds can be used in the treatment of, for example, pain and pain related disorders. 175-. (canceled)77. The compound of claim 76 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 76 , wherein Dis an optionally substituted pyridyl.78. The compound of claim 76 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 76 , wherein Dis pyridyl.82. The compound of claim 80 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 80 , wherein one of R claim 80 , R claim 80 , and Ris H.83. The compound of claim 80 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 80 , wherein two of R claim 80 , R claim 80 , and Rare H.84. The compound of claim 81 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 81 , wherein Ris F.85. The compound of claim 83 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 83 , wherein Ris F claim 83 , and Rand Rare H.86. The compound of claim 76 , wherein the optionally substituted pyridyl is a halo substituted pyridyl.87. The compound of claim 86 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 86 , wherein the halo substituted pyridyl is a fluoro substituted pyridyl.90. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of claim 76 , or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 76 , and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.91. The pharmaceutical composition of further comprising at least one additional analgesic or non-opioid analgesic.92. The pharmaceutical composition of further comprising at least one anti-constipation agent.93. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of claim 88 , or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof claim 88 , and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.94. The pharmaceutical composition of further comprising at least one additional analgesic or non-opioid analgesic.95. The pharmaceutical composition of further comprising at least one anti-constipation agent.97. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a ...

Compounds and methods for inhibiting phosphate transport

Compounds having activity as phosphate transport inhibitors, more specifically, inhibitors of intestinal apical membrane Na/phosphate co-transport, are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein X, Y and A are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed.

COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING PHOSPHATE TRANSPORT

Compounds having activity as phosphate transport inhibitors, more specifically, inhibitors of intestinal apical membrane Na/phosphate co-transport, are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): 2. A compound of wherein Y is halogen.3. A compound of wherein Y is chloro.4. A compound of wherein Y is alkylamino.5. A compound of wherein Y is diethylamino.6. A compound of wherein Y is alkoxy.7. A compound of wherein Y is heterocyclyl.9. A compound of wherein Y is —O(cycloalkyl).10. A compound of wherein X is —ZR claim 1 , and wherein Z is aryl or heteroaryl and Ris a non-hydrogen substituent.11. A compound of wherein Z is aryl.12. A compound of wherein Z is phenyl.14. A compound of wherein Z is heteroaryl.15. A compound of wherein Z is pyridinyl.18. A compound of wherein each Ris hydrogen.19. A compound of wherein Ris hydrogen.20. A compound of wherein Ris an optionally substituted Calkyl.21. A compound of wherein Ris trifluoromethyl.22. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of claim 1 , or a stereoisomer claim 1 , pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof claim 1 , and d pharmaceutically acceptable carrier claim 1 , diluent or excipient.23. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 22 , further comprising one or more additional biologically active agents.24. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 , wherein the additional biologically active agent is selected from vitamin D claim 23 , (ergocalciferol) claim 23 , vitamin D(cholecalciferol) claim 23 , active vitamin D (calcitriol) and active vitamin D analogs (e.g. doxercalciferol claim 23 , paricalcitol).25. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 , wherein the additional biologically active agent is a phosphate binder claim 23 , and the compound does not interfere with the phosphate binder.26. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 25 , wherein the phosphate binder is selected from the group consisting of Renvela claim 25 , Renagel claim 25 , Fosrenol claim 25 , calcium ...

COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING PHOSPHATE TRANSPORT

Compounds having activity as phosphate transport inhibitors, more specifically, inhibitors of intestinal apical membrane Na/phosphate co-transport, are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): 2. A compound of wherein Y is halogen.3. A compound of wherein Y is chloro.4. A compound of wherein Y is alkylamino.5. compound of wherein Y is diethylamino.6. A compound of wherein Y is alkoxy.7. A compound of wherein Y is heterocyclyl.9. A compound of wherein Y is —O(cycloalkyl).10. A compound of any of wherein X is —ZR claim 1 , and wherein Z is aryl or heteroaryl and Ris a non-hydrogen substituent.11. A compound of wherein Z is aryl.12. A compound t claim 11 , wherein Z is phenyl.14. A compound of wherein Z is heteroaryl.15. A compound of wherein Z is pyridinyl.17. A compound of wherein Ris:{'sub': 1-6', '0-2', '1-6', '7', '4, '(a) —(optionally substituted Calkyl)-S(O)(optionally substituted Calkyl)C(═O)NRR,'}{'sub': 1-6', '0-2', '1-6', '7', '4, '(b) —(optionally substituted Calkyl)-S(O)(optionally substituted Calkyl)NRR,'}{'sub': 1-6', '0-2', '1-6', '5, '(c) —(optionally substituted Calkyl)-S(O)(optionally substituted Calkyl)C(═O)OR,'}{'sub': 1-6', '0-2', '1-6', '5, '(d) —(optionally substituted Calkyl)-S(O)(optionally substituted Calkyl)OR,'}{'sub': 1-6', '0-2', '1-6', '6, '(e) —(optionally substituted Calkyl)-S(O)(optionally substituted Calkyl)R,'}{'sub': 1-6', '0-2', '6, '(f) —(optionally substituted Calkyl)-S(O)R,'}{'sub': 1-6', '0-2', '7', '4, '(g) —(optionally substituted Calkyl)-S(O)NRR,'}{'sub': 1-6', '0-2', '2', '2', 'x', '5, '(h) —(optionally substituted Calkyl)-S(O)(CHCHO)R, or'}{'sub': 1-6', '0-2', '2', '2', 'x', '2', '2', '2', '5, '(i) —(optionally substituted Calkyl)-S(O)(CHCO)(CH)NHSO(phenyl)R,'}Wherein:{'sub': 4', '1-6, 'Ris hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, optionally substituted Calkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl or optionally substituted heteroaryl;'}{'sub': 5', '1-6, 'Ris hydrogen, optionally ...

COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING PHOSPHATE TRANSPORT

Compounds having activity as phosphate transport inhibitors, more specifically, inhibitors of intestinal apical membrane Na/phosphate co-transport, are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): 2. A compound of wherein Y is halogen.3. A compound of wherein Y is chloro.4. A compound of wherein Y is alkylamino.5. A compound of wherein Y is diethylamino.6. A compound of wherein Y is alkoxy.7. A compound of wherein Y is heterocyclyl.9. A compound of wherein Y is —O(cycloalkyl).10. A compound of wherein X is —ZR claim 1 , and wherein Z is aryl or heteroaryl and Ris a non-hydrogen substituent11. A compound of wherein Z is aryl.12. A compound of wherein Z is phenyl.14. A compound of wherein Z is heteroaryl.15. A compound of wherein Z is pyridinyl.17. A compound of wherein Ris:{'sub': 2', '0-2', '1-6', '6', '3, '(a) —CHS(O)(optionally substituted Calkyl)C(═O)NRR,'}{'sub': 2', '0-2', '1-6', '6', '3, '(b) —CHS(O)O(optionally substituted Calkyl)NRR,'}{'sub': 2', '0-2', '1-6', '4, '(c) —C(HS(O)(optionally substituted Calkyl)C(═O)OR,'}{'sub': 2', '0-2', '1-6', '4, '(d) —CHS(O)(optionally substituted Calkyl)OR,'}{'sub': 2', '2', '1-6', '5, '(e) —CHS(O)O(optionally substituted Calkyl)R,'}{'sub': 2', '0-2', '5, '(f) —CHS(O)R,'}{'sub': 2', '0-2', '6', '3, '(g) —CHS(O)NRR,'}{'sub': 2', '0-2', '2', '2', 'x', '4, '(h) —CHS(O)(CHCHO)R,'}{'sub': 2', '6', '2', '2', 'x', '4, '(i) —CHNR(CHCHO)R,'}{'sub': 6', '1-6', '6', '3, '(j) —C(═)NR(optionally substituted Calkyl)C(═O)NRR,'}{'sub': 6', '1-6', '6', '3, '(k) —C(═O)NR(optionally substituted Calkyl)NRR,'}{'sub': 6', '1-6', '4, '(l) —C(═O)NR(optionally substituted Calkyl)C(═O)OR,'}{'sub': 6', '1-6', '4, '(m) —C(═O)NR(optionally substituted Calkyl)OR,'}{'sub': 6', '1-6', '5, '(n) —C(═O)NR(optionally substituted Calkyl)R, or'}{'sub': 6', '2', '2', 'x', '4, '(o) —C(═O)NR(CHCHO)R;'}wherein{'sub': 3', '1-6, 'Ris hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, optionally substituted Calkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted ...

Beta-Arrestin Effectors And Compositions And Methods Of Use Thereof

This application describes a family of compounds acting as β-arrestin effectors. Such compounds may provide significant therapeutic benefit in the treatment of chronic and acute cardiovascular diseases. 1. A method of treating a cardiovascular disorder in a subject , the method comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a peptide comprising SEQ ID NO: 27.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the peptide consists of SEQ ID NO: 27.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the peptide is cyclic claim 1 , dimerized claim 1 , or trimerized.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises sterile water claim 1 , phosphate buffered saline claim 1 , or an aqueous glucose solution.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises sterile water.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises a pH buffering agent.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cardiovascular disorder is heart failure.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the heart failure is acute heart failure.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cardiovascular disorder is selected from the group consisting of acute decompensated heart failure claim 1 , chronic hypertension claim 1 , hypertensive crisis claim 1 , acute congestive heart failure claim 1 , angina claim 1 , acute myocardial infarction claim 1 , left ventricular failure claim 1 , cerebrovascular insufficiency claim 1 , intracranial haemorrhage claim 1 , essential hypertension claim 1 , post-operative hypertension claim 1 , hypertensive heart disease claim 1 , hypertensive renal disease claim 1 , renovascular hypertension claim 1 , malignant hypertension claim 1 , post-renal transplant patient stabilization claim 1 , dilated cardiomyopathy claim 1 , myocarditis claim 1 , post-cardiac transplant patient stabilization claim 1 , disorders ...

TTI Adaptation in E-DCH

An apparatus, comprising at least one processor configured to dynamically change a timing parameter, such as a Transmission Timing Interval for an E-DCH resource for a second apparatus in a cell. 1. A network apparatus for a wireless network , the network apparatus being configured to communicate with wireless mobile terminals and to control communication of the wireless mobile terminals , and the network apparatus comprising at least one controller configured to dynamically change a timing parameter for a wireless mobile terminal in a cell by:including an information element in a System Information Block, wherein the information element indicating what Absolute Grant Channel configuration parameters are to be used;detecting and evaluating a radio condition for a wireless mobile terminal;assigning the timing parameter accordingly and including a first parameter indicating which Absolute Grant Channel to be used for a corresponding communication channel resource andincluding a second parameter indicating the timing parameter for each entry in a corresponding channel configuration list.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , the controller being further configured to schedule a different common communication channel resource for the wireless mobile terminal.3. The apparatus according to claim 4 , the controller being further configured to select at least one common communication channel resource and to indicate a timing parameter for each common uplink channel.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , the controller being further configured to allocate the at least one communication channel resource being a common E-DCH resource to the wireless mobile terminal taking into account the timing parameter that is indicated for that uplink channel.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , the controller being further configured to include an information element in a System Information Block claim 1 , wherein the information element indicating the Absolute Grant Channel ...

COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING PHOSPHATE TRANSPORT

Compounds having activity as phosphate transport inhibitors, more specifically, inhibitors of intestinal apical membrane Na/phosphate co-transport, are disclosed. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed. 1. A compound having (i) a tPSA of at least about 174 Åor (ii) a tPSA of at least about 174 Åand a molecular weight of at least about 736 Daltons; wherein the compound is substantially active in the gastrointestinal tract as an inhibitor of Na/phosphate co-transport upon administration to a patient in need thereof , wherein the compound is substantially non-systemically bioavailable , and wherein the compound has an NaPi2b inhibitory concentration ICless than about 10 uM.2. A compound having (i) a tPSA of at least about 190 Åor (ii) a tPSA of at least about 190 Åand a molecular weight of at least about 736 Daltons , wherein the compound is substantially active in the gastrointestinal tract and is not a competitive inhibitor with respect to phosphate of Na/phosphate co-transport upon administration to a patient in need thereof , wherein the compound is substantially non-systemically bioavailable.3. A compound having (i) a tPSA of at least about 162 Åor (ii) a tPSA of at least about 162 Åand a molecular weight of at least about 641 Daltons , wherein the compound is substantially active in the gastrointestinal tract and is not a competitive inhibitor with respect to phosphate of Na/phosphate co-transport upon administration to a patient in need thereof , wherein the compound is substantially non-systemically bioavailable , wherein greater than about 50% of the compound is recoverable from the feces over a 72 hour period following administration to a patient in need thereof.4. A compound having (i) a tPSA of at least about 196 Åor (ii) a tPSA of at least about 196 Åand a molecular weight of at least about 736 Daltons; wherein the compound is substantially active ...

Annular device with battery cover

An annular device includes an annular main body defining a through hole, a battery mounting portion arranged in the through hole, and a battery cover. The battery mounting portion protrudes from an inner surface of the main body in the through hole, includes a first arcuate element with an outwardly curved surface and a second arcuate element with an outwardly curved surface opposite to each other and cooperatively defining a receiving space. The battery cover is operable to clasp the battery mounting portion, includes a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member opposite to each other. At least one first protrusion is formed on an inner surface of the first arcuate member, at least one cutout is defined in an outer surface of the first arcuate element, and the first protrusion can be fit into the cutout. The second arcuate member clasps the second arcuate element.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REWARDING USERS IN AN ON-DEMAND SYSTEM

The technology disclosed relates to tracking performance and initiatives of employees and providing real-time recognition for their successes and contributions through customizable recognition awards. In particular, it relates to automatically awarding recognition awards to an employee by evaluating the employee's current performance against progress features and exception features. The progress features indicate a progression of an individual across a work cycle and exception features indicate high performance of the individual during the work cycle. Thus the recognition awards are automatically awarded when the current performance of the employee evidences accomplishment of milestones or high performance. 1. A method , including:accessing a set of reports in a CRM system to identify historical performance data'analyzing the historical performance data for one or more historical performance criteria to extract progress features and exception features;periodically generating current performance data; and recognition awards are automatically awarded based on the progress features as the current performance data evidences accomplishment of milestones; and', 'recognition awards are automatically awarded based on the exception features as the current performance data evidences high performance., 'evaluating the current performance data against the progress features and the exception features and automatically issuing recognition awards to individuals based on the current performance data, wherein'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the historical performance data to extract progress features includes automatically identifying at least one of:patterns of sequence of sales performance initiatives; andchanges to a sales process map in response to the sales performance initiatives.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the historical performance data to extract exception features includes automatically identifying high performances by applying top ranking ...

INTERACTIVE VISUAL DATA MINING FOR INCREASING CLASSIFICATION ACCURACY

Visual data mining techniques for increasing data classification accuracy are disclosed. For example, a method comprises the following steps. At least two decision tree data structures from a high-dimensional data set are generated. A composite data structure comprising the at least two decision tree data structures is generated. The composite data structure is generated based on a correlation computed between the at least two decision tree data structures. The composite data structure is visualized on a display. Modification of the composite data structure is enabled via interaction with the visualization of the composite data structure on the display. 1. A method comprising:generating at least two decision tree data structures from a high-dimensional data set;generating a composite data structure comprising the at least two decision tree data structures, the composite data structure being generated based on a correlation computed between the at least two decision tree data structures;visualizing the composite data structure on a display; andenabling modification of the composite data structure via interaction with the visualization of the composite data structure on the display.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composite data structure is a random forest data structure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of generating the composite data structure further comprises computing a distance between the at least two decision tree data structures.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the distance between the at least two decision tree data structures is computed as the reciprocal of the correlation computed between the at least two decision tree data structures.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of generating the composite data structure further comprises computing a coordinate axis for each of the at least two decision tree data structures based on the computed distance between the at least two decision tree data structures.6. The method of claim 5 , ...

Palladium Catalysts Supported on Carbon for Hydrogenation of Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Provided is a process for preparing partially or fully hydrogenated hydrocarbons through hydrogenation of aromatic hydrocarbons in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst. The hydrogenation catalyst comprises palladium deposited on carbon with optional acid wash and calcination treatments and with optional additions of silver and/or alkali metals. 1. A chemical catalyst , comprising an acid-washed carbon base and palladium deposited on said carbon base.2. The chemical catalyst of claim 1 , wherein said carbon base is an activated carbon base.3. The chemical catalyst of claim 1 , wherein said carbon base is calcinated before said palladium is deposited thereon.4. The chemical catalyst of claim 1 , wherein said catalyst comprises from about 0.1 to about 5 weight percentage of palladium.5. The chemical catalyst of claim 1 , further comprising a metal additive deposited on said carbon base with said palladium.6. The chemical catalyst of claim 5 , wherein the molar ratio of said palladium to said metal additive is in a range of from 1:1 to 12:1.7. The chemical catalyst of claim 5 , wherein said metal additive comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of alkali metals and silver.8. A method of making a chemical catalyst claim 5 , comprising the steps of:(i) dissolving a first precursor in deionized water to form a solution;(ii) depositing said solution onto an acid-washed carbon base; and(iii) drying said carbon base in the presence of static air.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein step (ii) is conducted according to the incipient wetness method.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein said carbon base is an activated carbon base.11. The method of claim 8 , further comprising the step of calcining said carbon base prior to the performance of step (ii).12. The method of claim 11 , wherein no calcination treatment is applied to said carbon base following the performance of step (ii).13. The method of claim 11 , wherein said calcining step involves subjecting said ...

Use of prostaglandin E1 methyl ester in manufacture of vasodilator

The disclosure provides use of prostaglandin E1 methyl ester in the manufacture of a vasodilator. The prostaglandin E1 methyl ester has a structure represented by formula (I). the vasodilator is a drug for the treatment of microcirculation disorder, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, heart failure, pulmonary heart disease, cerebral infarction, amniotic fluid embolism, or scleroderma. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method is a method for the treatment of microcirculation disorder claim 1 , coronary heart disease claim 1 , angina pectoris claim 1 , heart failure claim 1 , pulmonary heart disease claim 1 , cerebral infarction claim 1 , amniotic fluid embolism claim 1 , or scleroderma.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the method is a method for dilating blood vessels to achieve the treatment of microcirculation disorder claim 2 , coronary heart disease claim 2 , angina pectoris claim 2 , heart failure claim 2 , pulmonary heart disease claim 2 , cerebral infarction claim 2 , amniotic fluid embolism claim 2 , or scleroderma.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the microcirculation disorder is caused by thromboangiitis obliterans claim 2 , arteriosclerosis obliterans claim 2 , diabetes claim 2 , frostbites claim 2 , burns or bedsores.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the method is a method for the treatment of scleroderma and for improving the skin thickness and/or collagen deposition of an animal with scleroderma to achieve the treatment of scleroderma.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the animal is a mammal.7. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the animal is a human. The disclosure relates to the field of medicine. Specifically, the disclosure relates to use of prostaglandin E1 methyl ester in the manufacture of a vasodilator.Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) is a natural endogenous vasodilator, which can be synthesized by human cells. It is an important substance that regulates cell function. It does not ...

APPARATUSES INVOLVING CALIBRATION OF INPUT OFFSET VOLTAGE AND SIGNAL DELAY OF CIRCUITS AND METHODS THEREOF

An example apparatus includes a circuit and calibration circuitry. The circuit has complementary input ports to receive input signals including a monotonously rising and/or falling wave reference signal and a voltage-test signal to test at least one direct current (DC) voltage associated with the circuit by comparing the input signals using a first polarity and second polarity associated with the circuit to produce a first output signal and a second output signal. During operation, the circuit manifests an input voltage offset and a signal delay with each comparison of the input signals. The calibration circuitry processes the first and second output signals and, in response, calibrates or sets an adjustment for at least one signal path associated with the circuit in order to account for the input offset voltage and signal delay during normal operation of the circuit. 1. An apparatus comprising: a first polarity associated with the circuit to produce a first output signal, and', 'a second polarity associated with the circuit to produce a second output signal, wherein during operation, the circuit manifests an input voltage offset and a signal delay with each comparison of the input signals; and, 'a circuit having complementary input ports to receive input signals including a monotonously rising and/or falling wave reference signal and a voltage-test signal to test at least one direct current (DC) voltage associated with the circuit by comparing the input signals using'}calibration circuitry to process the first and second output signals and, in response, calibrate or set an adjustment for at least one signal path associated with the circuit in order to account for the input offset voltage and signal delay during normal operation of the circuit.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circuit includes matrix circuitry configured and arranged to couple the voltage-test signal to a first of the complementary input ports for the first polarity of the circuit and couple ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPEARANCE MAPPING FOR COMPOSITING OVERLAY GRAPHICS

Systems and methods for overlaying a second image/video data onto a first image/video data are described herein. The first image/video data may be intended to be rendered on a display with certain characteristics—e.g., HDR, EDR, VDR or UHD capabilities. The second image/video data may comprise graphics, closed captioning, text, advertisement—or any data that may be desired to be overlaid and/or composited onto the first image/video data. The second image/video data may be appearance mapped according to the image statistics and/or characteristics of the first image/video data. In addition, such appearance mapping may be made according to the characteristics of the display that the composite data is to be rendered. Such appearance mapping is desired to render a composite data that is visually pleasing to a viewer, rendered upon a desired display. 1. A method for overlaying a second image over a first image , the method comprising:receiving said first image and said second image, said first image differing in dynamic range and size than said second image;receiving first metadata regarding said first image;receiving second metadata regarding said second image;performing appearance mapping of said second image to determine an adjusted second image, said adjusted second image differing in dynamic range than said second image, according to said first metadata and said second metadata; andforming a composite image overlaying said adjusted second image onto at least a portion of said first image.2. The method of wherein said first image comprises one of a group claim 1 , said group comprising: HDR image/video claim 1 , EDR image/video and VDR image/video.3. The method of wherein receiving first metadata regarding said first image further comprises:receiving image statistics regarding said first image.4. The method of wherein said image statistics comprises one of a group claim 3 , said group comprising: average luminance claim 3 , minimum luminance claim 3 , mean luminance ...

Display Management for High Dynamic Range Video

A display management processor receives an input image with enhanced dynamic range to be displayed on a target display which has a different dynamic range than a reference display. The input image is first transformed into a perceptually-corrected IPT color space. A non-linear mapping function generates a first tone-mapped signal by mapping the intensity of the input signal from the reference dynamic range into the target dynamic range. The intensity (I) component of the first tone-mapped signal is sharpened to preserve details, and the saturation of the color (P and T) components is adjusted to generate a second tone-mapped output image. A color gamut mapping function is applied to the second tone-mapped output image to generate an image suitable for display onto the target display. The display management pipeline may also be adapted to adjust the intensity and color components of the displayed image according to specially defined display modes. 125-. (canceled)26. A method for the display management of images with a processor , the method comprising:accessing an input image in a first color space with a first enhanced dynamic range (EDR);{'b': '112', 'applying a color transformation step to the input image to determine a first output image () in a perceptually-corrected IPT color space (IPT-PQ), wherein the color transformation from the first color space to the IPT-PQ space is based at least in part in applying a non-linear perceptual quantizer (PQ) function to a function of the input image;'}applying a non-linear tone-mapping function to an intensity (I) component of the first output image to determine an intensity component of a first tone-mapped image with a second dynamic range, the second dynamic range being different than the first dynamic range;applying a detail preservation function to generate an intensity component of a second output image in response to the intensity components of the first output image and the first tone-mapped image;applying a ...

LACTOBACILLUS PARACASEI AND ITS APPLICATION IN PREPARATION OF MEDICINE FOR TREATING ULCERATIVE COLITIS

A strain of L.p R3-10 and its application in preparation of medicine for treating ulcerative colitis are disclosed. The R3-10 of the present disclosure is a induced by a low nutritional gradient tolerance, it is obtained after L.p R3 has been domesticated by starvation for 10 generations, and its preservation number is CGMCC No. 19520. The L.p R3-10 of the present disclosure can be prepared as a medicine for treating ulcerative colitis. 1Lactobacillus paracaseiLactobacillus paracasei. A strain of L.p R3-10 , wherein a preservation number of the strain of L.p R3-10 is CGMCC No. 19520.2Lactobacillus paracasei. An application of the L.p R3-10 of in preparation of a medicine for treating ulcerative colitis. The present disclosure relates to the biotechnology field, and more specifically, to a strain of L.p R3-10 and its application in preparation of medicines for treating ulcerative colitis.Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic non-specific intestinal inflammation whose etiology and pathogenesis are not yet fully clear. The main symptoms are recurrently diarrhea, pus and blood in the stool, abdominal pain, and tenesmus. In recent years, with the improvement of people's living standards and changes in diet, the incidence of this disease has increased year by year. It is generally believed that the pathogenesis of UC may involve the interaction of genetics, microorganisms, the body's immune system, and environmental factors, and its treatment lacks specificity. At present, the commonly used drugs for clinical treatment of UC are aminosalicylic acid preparations, glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants. But these three drugs can only temporarily control and relieve clinical symptoms by inhibiting inflammation and immune response. It also has side effects such as long-term medication, large side effects, easy recurrence after stopping the medication, and the clinical application is limited. Therefore, it is imperative to find safe and effective new preventive drugs. ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING OBJECT-FINDING INFORMATION

The present disclosure relates to a method and device for providing object-finding information. The method is performed in an electronic device for finding an object and includes: when detecting that a preset loss event occurs, detecting device-relevant information of a surrounding device located around the electronic device; and sending the detected device-relevant information, as object-finding information, to a preset device. 1. A method performed in an electronic device for finding an object , comprising:when detecting that a preset loss event occurs, detecting device-relevant information of a surrounding device located around the electronic device; andsending the detected device-relevant information, as object-finding information, to a preset device.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the preset device is a first preset device claim 1 , and the preset loss event includes at least one of:the electronic device moves away from a preset area;a distance between the electronic device and a second preset device exceeds a preset distance;screen-unlocking information input by a user into the electronic device does not match preset screen-unlocking information; oran instruction for shutting down the electronic device is received.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the detecting of the device-relevant information of the surrounding device located around the electronic device comprises:continuously detecting, at a preset time interval, the device-relevant information of the surrounding device.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the sending of the detected device-relevant information claim 3 , as the object-finding information claim 3 , to the preset device comprises:sending the device-relevant information detected at the preset time interval, as the object-finding information, to a server,wherein the server determines location information of the surrounding device based on the device-relevant information, determines a moving route of the object ...

CHARGING CONNECTOR AND TROLLEY HAVING SAME

Disclosed is a charging connector for a trolley having a power storage module, including a body carrying a circuit and a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate provided at two ends of the body respectively, the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate being electrically connected through the circuit and the first electrode plate or the second electrode plate having an elastic arch portion with a variable arch height. The charging connector can keep the elastic contact between the second electrode of a front charging connector and the first electrode of a rear charging connector during front-back series connection, eliminating the defect that the current charging connector has bad contact. The trolley with the connector can be charged reliably and the power energy can be used to a peripheral device onboard the trolley. Such a multimedia trolley does not need repeated manual checking. 1. A charging connector for a trolley having a power storage module , comprising:a body carrying a circuit; anda first electrode plate and a second electrode plate provided at two ends of the body respectively, the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate being electrically connected through the circuit and the first electrode plate or the second electrode plate having an elastic arch portion with a variable arch height.2. The charging connector according to claim 1 , wherein a fixation arm at one end of the arch portion is connected to the circuit of the body claim 1 , a free arm at the other end is accommodated in a guidance groove of the body claim 1 , and the free arm has different static positions corresponding to the arch heights of different arch portions in the guidance groove.3. The charging connector according to claim 1 , wherein the arch portion is provided with a pierced opening for enhancing the elasticity of the arch portion.4. The charging connector according to claim 2 , wherein a recess in the arch portion is provided with a support ...

DETACHABLE PIVOTING CHASSIS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A detachable pivoting chassis includes an accommodating base, a seat, a keyboard, a pivot module and a movable stand, and the accommodating base has an accommodating part for accommodating an electronic device, and the seat has an accommodating part for accommodating a keyboard, and the pivot module has at least two connecting elements and a pivoting element, and the connecting element is disposed on a side of the accommodating base and detachably coupled to the pivoting element, such that the accommodating base can be pivoted by the pivot module, and an end of the movable stand is pivotally coupled to an external side of the accommodating base, so that the electronic device can change its using status according to user requirements, and the detachable pivoting chassis can be combined with other electronic devices to provide the convenience of use. 2. The detachable pivoting chassis for electronic devices according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting element has an embedding bump claim 1 , and the pivoting element has a corresponding embedding groove for latching the embedding bump.3. The detachable pivoting chassis for electronic devices according to claim 2 , wherein the embedding groove has an opening formed on a side thereof and provided for inserting the embedding bump claim 2 , and the embedding groove has a closed section formed on the other side thereof and provided for latching the embedding bump.4. The detachable pivoting chassis for electronic devices according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting element has an embedding groove claim 1 , and the pivoting element having a corresponding embedding bump latchable into the embedding groove.5. The detachable pivoting chassis for electronic devices according to claim 4 , wherein the embedding groove has an opening formed on a side of the embedding groove for inserting the embedding bump claim 4 , and a closed section disposed on the other side of the embedding groove for latching the embedding bump.6. The ...

Paging and Random Access Response (RAR) Scheduling and DCI Format

Methods and apparatus are provided for paging and random access response (RAR) scheduling and downlink control information (DCI) for a user equipment (UE). In one novel aspect, an SI-paging and a call-paging are transmitted separately, and scheduled by SI-Paging-DCI and call-Paging-DCI respectively. In one embodiment, a special PO is introduced for stand-alone SI-Paging scheduled by SI-Paging-DCI, and the special PO is different from the PO for call-Paging. In another novel aspect, SI-Paging is scheduled together with call-paging in the same PDSCH scheduled by call-Paging-DCI. In one embodiment, the SI-paging carries a value tag and a bitmap, wherein the value tag indicates whether any SI updates, and the bitmap indicates which one or more SIs updates. In another embodiment, the SI-Paging carries several valuetags, and the number of valuetag corresponds to the number of SI. The UE compares a current valuetag to a stored valuetag to verify whether a SI changes. 1. A method , comprising:determining a User Equipment (UE) state;receiving a paging based on the UE state;obtaining paging information for System Information (SI) updates notification and/or UE ID information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the UE state is to determine whether the UE is in radio resource control (RRC) connected mode or RRC idle mode.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving paging based on the UE state is receiving a paging message carrying SI updates notification information in a control channel by the UE in radio resource control (RRC) connected mode.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving paging based on the UE state is receiving a paging message carrying SI updates notification information and UE ID information by the UE in radio resource control (RRC) idle mode.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving paging based on the UE state is receiving a control channel in one subframe and receiving a data channel in the same or a different subframe.6. The method of claim ...

Lyophilized preparation of prostaglandin E1 methyl ester for injection and production and use thereof

The disclosure provides a lyophilized preparation of prostaglandin E1 methyl ester for injection and production and use thereof. The lyophilized preparation comprises the following components by weight: 0.1-10 parts of prostaglandin E1 methyl ester, 500-4000 parts of an oil for injection, 500-2000 parts of an emulsifier, 0-10 parts of a co-emulsifier, 5000-50000 parts of a lyoprotectant, and 200-1500 parts of glycerin. The prostaglandin E1 methyl ester lyophilized agent of the disclosure has less blood vessel irritation, good drug stability, and superior drug activity and therapeutic effect than similar prostaglandin E1 products. 110-. (canceled)11. A lyophilized preparation of prostaglandin E1 methyl ester for injection , wherein the lyophilized preparation comprises the following components by weight: 0.1-10 parts of prostaglandin E1 methyl ester , 500-4000 parts of an oil for injection , 500-2000 parts of an emulsifier , 0-10 parts of a co-emulsifier , 5000-50000 parts of a lyoprotectant , and 200-1500 parts of glycerin.12. The lyophilized preparation according to claim 11 , wherein the lyophilized preparation comprises the following components by weight: 0.1-10 parts of prostaglandin E1 methyl ester claim 11 , 500-4000 parts of the oil for injection claim 11 , 500-1500 parts of the emulsifier claim 11 , 0-10 parts of the co-emulsifier claim 11 , 5000-20000 parts of the lyoprotectant claim 11 , and 200-1500 parts of glycerin.13. The lyophilized preparation according to claim 11 , wherein the lyophilized preparation comprises the following components per 100 ml before lyophilization: 0.1-10 mg of prostaglandin E1 methyl ester claim 11 , 0.5-4 g of soybean oil claim 11 , 0.5-1.5 g of lecithin claim 11 , 0-0.01 g of sodium oleate claim 11 , 5-20 g of lactose claim 11 , and 0.2-1.5 g of glycerin.14. The lyophilized preparation according to claim 11 , wherein the weight ratio of the lyoprotectant to prostaglandin E1 methyl ester is 20-500:0.01.15. The lyophilized ...

Pyrrole Sulfonyl Derivative, Preparation Method and Medical Use thereof

The present invention relates to a new pyrrole sulfonyl derivative, and a preparation method and medical use thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a pyrrole sulfonyl derivative as represented by general formula (I), a preparation method thereof, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the derivative, and a use thereof as a therapeutic agent, in particular as a gastric acid secretion inhibitor and as potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs), wherein each substituent group of general formula (I) is the same as that defined in the description. 2. According to claim 1 , A and B are selected from CR; Ris selected from hydrogen.4. A pharmaceutical composition; said pharmaceutical composition contains an effective dose of the compound according to claim 1 , or its tautomer claim 1 , mesomer claim 1 , raceme claim 1 , enantiomer claim 1 , diastereoisomer claim 1 , or its mixture form or pharmaceutically acceptable salt and acceptable carriers claim 1 , excipients claim 1 , or thinner for medicine.5. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , it is a gastric acid secretion inhibitor.6. The usage of the pharmaceutical composition according to in preparing H/K-ATPase inhibitors.7. The usage of the pharmaceutical composition according to in preparing Potassium-Competitive Acid Blockers (P-CABs).8. The usage of the pharmaceutical composition according to for treating or preventing peptic ulcer claim 7 , Zollinger-Ellison syndrome claim 7 , gastritis claim 7 , erosive esophagitis claim 7 , reflux esophagitis claim 7 , symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease claim 7 , Barrett esophagitis claim 7 , functional dyspepsia claim 7 , helicobacter pylori infection claim 7 , gastric cancer claim 7 , gastric malt lymphoma claim 7 , anabrosis caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) claim 7 , or hyperacidity or anabrosis due to postoperative stress; or the method for preparing the medicine for inhibiting ...

Method And Apparatus for Detection of Pitting Corrosion Under Iron Sulfide Deposition

A method for monitoring pitting corrosion of a production tubing in a hydrocarbon well under downhole conditions during a production process using a coupon segment, the method comprising the steps of placing the coupon segment in the hydrocarbon well at a placement depth, the coupon segment is exposed to produced fluids and comprises an outer layer, an inner layer, and a hollow middle layer comprises a tracer fluid operable to leak into the produced fluids when pitting corrosion penetrates the outer layer, operating the production process in the hydrocarbon well such that produced fluids flow through the production tubing to a surface of the hydrocarbon well and wherein the produced fluids contact the coupon segment such that pitting corrosion occurs on the coupon segment; obtaining a sample of the produced fluids at the surface of the hydrocarbon well; and measuring an amount of the tracer fluid in the sample. 1. A method for monitoring pitting corrosion of a production tubing in a hydrocarbon well under downhole conditions during a production process using a coupon segment , the method comprising the steps of: an outer layer, wherein the outer layer comprises the same metallurgy as the production tubing, wherein the outer layer comprises a known thickness,', 'an inner layer, and', 'a hollow middle layer, wherein the hollow middle layer comprises a tracer fluid, wherein the tracer fluid is operable to leak from the hollow middle layer into the produced fluids when pitting corrosion penetrates the outer layer;, 'placing the coupon segment in the hydrocarbon well at a placement depth, wherein the coupon segment is exposed to produced fluids, wherein the coupon segment comprisesoperating the production process in the hydrocarbon well such that produced fluids flow through the production tubing to a surface of the hydrocarbon well, and wherein the produced fluids contact the coupon segment such that pitting corrosion occurs on the coupon segment;obtaining a sample of ...

INFRARED RAY POSITINING NODE DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Disclosed is an infrared ray positioning node device, including a reflection cup with a plurality of side surfaces; and an infrared ray emitting tube cooperating with the reflection cup and being positioned so that the range of an included angle m formed after the rays emitted by the infrared ray emitting tube reflect off some reflection side surfaces in the plurality of side surfaces is 0°≦m<180°. Also disclosed is an infrared ray positioning node system. The present invention makes the direction of an infrared ray emission signal controllable in the range of 0°-180°, makes the signal stable and even in intensity, improves the radiation utilization of the infrared ray emitting tube, reduces the power consumption of the node device, realizes uniform projection of infrared light, and effectively avoids emission blind areas of a single node and signal interference between adjacent nodes. 1. An infrared ray positioning node device , comprising:a reflection cup having a plurality of side surfaces; andan infrared ray emitting tube cooperating with the reflection cup and being positioned so that an included angle m formed after rays emitted by the infrared ray emitting tube reflect off some reflection side surfaces in the plurality of side surfaces is in a range of 0°≦m<180°.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of side surfaces of the reflection cup comprise:a first reflection side surface and a second reflection side surface adjacent to each other and forming a first included angle β; anda rectangular third transmitting side surface opposite to the first reflection side surface and adjacent to the second reflection side surface.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein:{'sub': 1', '2', '2', '1, 'the infrared ray emitting tube has a radiation range determined by a second included angle γ formed by a first edge ray and a second edge ray, the first edge ray radiates the first reflection side surface at a first incidence angle α, and the second edge ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRELESS RECEPTION

Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for wireless communication. In some embodiments, a first mobile device can receive a first indication of a first transmit activity pattern associated with a second mobile device that transmits data to the first mobile device via a radio interface without passing through a base station. The first mobile device can compute a first receive activity pattern that is inclusive of at least the first transmit activity pattern. The first mobile device monitors the radio interface according to the first receive activity pattern. 1. A method for wireless communication , comprising:receiving, by a first mobile device, a first indication of a first transmit activity pattern associated with a second mobile device that transmits data to the first mobile device via a radio interface without passing through a base station;computing, by the first mobile device, a first receive activity pattern, the first receive activity pattern being inclusive of at least the first transmit activity pattern; andmonitoring, by the first mobile device, the radio interface according to the first receive activity pattern.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the first mobile device, a second indication of a second transmit activity pattern associated with a third mobile device that transmits data to the first mobile device directly via the radio interface;computing, by the first mobile device, a second receive activity pattern, the second receive activity pattern being inclusive of at least the first transmit activity pattern and second transmit activity pattern; andmonitoring the radio interface according to the second receive activity pattern.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:resetting, by the first mobile device, a timer in response to a reception of a packet of data transmitted from the second mobile device;adjusting, by the first mobile device, the first receive activity pattern to include an adjusted first ...

PREPARATION METHOD OF BACTERIAL CELLULOSE-DEFECTIVE MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE HETEROJUNCTION MATERIAL FOR TREATING RADIOACTIVE WASTEWATER

A preparation method of a bacterial cellulose-defective molybdenum disulfide (BC-MoS) heterojunction material for treating radioactive wastewater is provided, including: preparing bacterial cellulose by the in situ growth technology of and freeze-drying to obtain dried bacterial cellulose; carbonizing the dried bacterial cellulose to obtain carbonized bacterial cellulose; dispersing the carbonized bacterial cellulose into deionized water under an ultrasonic treatment; then adding thiourea and NaMoOHO, dissolving under an ultrasonic treatment to obtain a reaction mixture, subjecting the reaction mixture to a hydrothermal reaction to obtain a BC-MoSheterojunction; and calcining the BC-MoSheterojunction in a tube furnace with an Ar/Hatmosphere to obtain the BC-MoSheterojunction. 1. A preparation method of a bacterial cellulose-defective molybdenum disulfide (BC-MoS) heterojunction material for treating radioactive wastewater , comprising the following steps:{'b': '1', 'i': Acetobacter xylinum', 'Acetobacter xylinum', 'Acetobacter xylinum', 'Acetobacter xylinum', 'Acetobacter xylinum', 'Acetobacter xylinum;', 'Acetobacter xylinum', 'Acetobacter xylinum, 'step : preparing a liquid culture medium (per 150 mL) by dissolving and evenly mixing 5 wt % D-glucose, 0.5 wt % yeast extract, 0.2 wt % disodium hydrogen phosphate, 0.5 wt % peptone, 0.1 wt % citric acid, 0.1 wt % potassium dihydrogen phosphate and water, adjusting a pH value to 6.8, and performing a sterilization under a vapor pressure of 103.4 kPa and a temperature of 120-121.3° C. for 15-20 min; inoculating in the liquid culture medium and placing the liquid culture medium with the in a constant temperature incubator, incubating the in the liquid culture medium for 7 days at 293 K with a shaking speed of 120 rpm to obtain an -inoculated culture medium, and then rinsing the -inoculated culture medium to neutral with deionized water to obtain neutral performing a freeze-drying on the neutral to obtain dried bacterial ...