Abstract: Measurements of an interferometric measurement system are corrected for variations of atmospheric conditions such as pressure, temperature, and turbulence using measurements from a second harmonic interferometer (SHI). A ramp, representing the dependence of the SHI data on path length, is removed before utilizing the SHI data. The SHI may include a passive Q-switched laser as a light source and Brewster prisms in the receiver module. Optical fibers may be used to conduct light to the detectors. A mirror reflecting the measurement beams has a coating of a thickness selected to minimize the sensitivity of the SHI data to changes in coating thickness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for performing frequency synchronization of a base station, and to a network part. In the method, the following operations are performed: maintaining a reference clock in a network element of the cellular radio network; generating a time stamp signal in the reference clock; transferring the time stamp signal from the network element to the base station over an asynchronous data transmission connection; calculating on the basis of the transferred time stamp signal how much the time by the local clock at the base station deviates from the time by the reference clock; generating a speed correction factor for the local clock on the basis of at least one calculated deviation; correcting the running of the local clock with the speed correction factor; and generating the frequencies needed at the base station by using the local clock corrected with the speed correction factor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and means for managing packet queues in switches. The switch has a shared memory split in a small internal memory and a large external memory. There is limited bandwidth to the external memory. The method comprises the steps of dividing a data stream incoming on the input ports intended for respective output ports into two parts, of which the first part is to be sent to an internal queue belonging to at least one output port and the second part is to be sent to the external memory. The incoming data stream may be identified as belonging to flow groups and the division of the data stream is then performed e.g. such that flow groups with a higher priority than a division threshold are sent to said internal queues in the first part, while flow groups with priority lower than said threshold are sent to the external memory in the second part.

Abstract: A multi-column electron beam inspection system is disclosed herein. The system is designed for electron beam inspection of semiconductor wafers with throughput high enough for in-line use. The system includes field emission electron sources, electrostatic electron optical columns, a wafer stage with six degrees of freedom of movement, and image storage and processing systems capable of handling multiple simultaneous image data streams. Each electron optical column is enhanced with an electron gun with redundant field emission sources, a voltage contrast plate to allow voltage contrast imaging of wafers, and an electron optical design for high efficiency secondary electron collection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stencil mask for non-optical lithography and a method for fabricating such a mask. The disclosed stencil mask includes a frame for supporting the whole structure; a membrane disposed on the frame for equalizing stresses resulting from the electron beam; and a scattering layer pattern disposed on the membrane for scattering the electron beam. The scattering layer pattern includes regions of varying thickness and/or scattering performance that permit the exposure to be adjusted for areas having greater or lesser pattern density. These adjustments can reduce defects resulting from proximity effects, improve the uniformity of critical features, and improve the yield and reliability of the resulting devices.

Abstract: Compositions enriched for Neutrophil Inhibitory Factor which inhibit neutrophil activity including adhesion to vascular endothelial cells are provided. Also provided are recombinant Neutrophil Inhibitory Factors which also which inhibit neutrophil activity. Such compositions may comprise a glycoprotein isolated from nematodes. These compositions and recombinant Neutrophil Inhibitory Factors are useful in the therapy of conditions which involve abnormal or undesired inflammatory responses.

Abstract: A system and method for the creation and automatic deployment of personalized, dynamic and interactive voice services, including information derived from on-line analytical processing (OLAP) systems and other data repositories is disclosed. The system and method includes the ability to deploy personalized voice services through a live or recorded personalized broadcast. In particular, the system and method access personalized information and generate personalized markup documents from the personalized information. The personalized markup document is converted to a form that is suitable for over-air transmission and transmitted to a subscriber of the voice service.

Abstract: A plasma reactor or vacuum processing apparatus is provided with an orifice plate assembly. The orifice plate assembly includes an upper plate and a lower plate. Each plate is configured with through holes. The upper and lower orifice plates are independently rotatable with respect to each other. The plates are arranged within the vacuum chamber a discharge reactor such that the chuck assembly is disposed within an opening in the orifice plate assembly. The orifice plate assembly is further configured to have a perimeter shape that substantially matches the interior wall shape of vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A portable telephone produces either beep sound or melody sound as incoming call sound. The melody sound is produced based on music data, which are stored in advance or downloaded from the prescribed distribution center, wherein the music data represent the melody of a single musical tune in different arrangements that are respectively assigned to time zones in advance. Hence, the portable telephone produces the same melody in different arrangements in response to time zones, to which the time for receiving an incoming call belong.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having the formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: Measurements of an interferometric measurement system are corrected for variations of atmospheric conditions such as pressure, temperature, and turbulence using measurements from a second harmonic interferometer (SHI). A ramp, representing the dependence of the SHI data on path length, is removed before utilizing the SHI data. The SHI may include a passive Q-switched laser as a light source and Brewster prisms in the receiver module. Optical fibers may be used to conduct light to the detectors. A mirror reflecting the measurement beams has a coating of a thickness selected to minimize the sensitivity of the SHI data to changes in coating thickness.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel lactams having the Formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide, thereby acting to prevent the formation of neurological deposits of amyloid protein. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production such as Alzheimer's disease and Down's Syndrome.

Abstract: A toll collection arrangement based on the position and travel of a vehicle. A charging area is defined with a buffer area surrounding it. Charges are made when a vehicle enters the charging area for the first time from the buffer area. Later excursions from the charging area into the buffer area and returns from the buffer area to the charging area are not double charged. Vehicle position information can be GPS based.

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device, comprising a gate electrode formed on a semiconductor substrate, source/drain diffusion layers formed on both sides of the gate electrode, a gate electrode side-wall on the side of the source/drain diffusion layer and a gate side-wall insulating film covering a part of the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate in the vicinity of the gate electrode and having an L-shaped/reversed L-shaped cross-sectional shape, and a semiconductor layer extending over the gate side-wall insulating film covering a part of the upper surface of the semiconductor substrate in the vicinity of the gate electrode.

Abstract: Compounds having Formula I are useful for partially or fully antagonizing, repressing, agonizing, or modulating the glucocorticoid receptor and treating immune, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases in a mammal. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I and methods of inhibiting immune or autoimmune diseases in a mammal.

Abstract: A CMOS image sensor for providing a wider dynamic range even at a low power supply voltage level includes a plurality of unit pixels and a control unit. Each unit pixel includes: a light sensing element for sensing an incident light to generate photoelectric charges to a sensing node; a first switching unit, coupled between a power terminal and the sensing node, for transferring a reset voltage level from a voltage source to the light sensing element; an amplification unit for amplifying a voltage level of the sensing node to output an amplified signal, wherein one terminal of the amplification unit is coupled to a ground terminal; a second switching unit, coupled between an output node and the other terminal of the amplification unit, for outputting the amplified signal as an image data via the output node. The control unit, which is coupled between the power terminal and the output node, controls an output resistance of the output node.

Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated polynucleotide comprising a polynucleotide sequence chosen from the group consisting of a) polynucleotide which is identical to the extent of at least 70% to a polynucleotide which codes for a polypeptide which comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 2, b) polynucleotide which codes for a polypeptide which comprises an amino acid sequence which is identical to the extent of at least 70% to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 2, c) polynucleotide which is complementary to the polynucleotides of a) or b), and d) polynucleotide comprising at least 15 successive nucleotides of the polynucleotide sequence of a), b) or c), and a process for the fermentative preparation of L-amino acids using coryneform bacteria in which at least the menE gene is present in attenuated form, and the use of polynucleotides which comprise the sequences according to the invention as hybridization probes.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a housing assembly with a nosepiece assembly defining a drive track. A driving mechanism is housed within the housing assembly to drive a fastener through the drive track and into a workpiece in response to a trigger. The tool includes a safety trip assembly which includes a trigger enabling portion and a workpiece engaging portion and is movable between an extended disabling position and a retracted enabling position. The safety trip assembly is biased toward the extended position and is moved toward the retracted position by engagement between the workpiece and the workpiece engaging member. The workpiece engaging portion is movable to permit adjustment of a length of the safety trip assembly. The safety trip assembly includes a coupling mechanism including a fixed locking structure formed on an exterior portion of the workpiece engaging portion and a manually operable locking mechanism.