Abstract: Data-deduplicating includes comparing a first record of a data-store with a second record of the data-store but instead of using a static weight for a field, the present data-deduplicating dynamically assigns a first weight for the first score to generate a first weighted score, wherein the first weight is based on one or both of the first value or the second value; and assigns a second weight for the second score to generate a second weighted score. A composite score is calculated based on the first weighted score and the second weighted score; and it is determined whether or not the first record and the second record are duplicate records, based on the composite score.

Abstract: A system and method for using augmented reality for assisting speech development of multiple languages includes analyzing speech recorded in an environment to detect a word used in a conversation between a first speaker and a second speaker that is in a language different from other words in the conversation, wherein a target user is in the environment with the first speaker and the second speaker, isolating an object associated with the word within an augmented reality environment of the target user located in the environment, determining a confusion level of the target user based on a use of the word in the conversation, and implementing, by the processor, an augmented reality technique based on the confusion level of the target user.

Abstract: Tools, methods and systems for filtering air, identifying contaminants in the air being filtered, collectivizing the contaminant data from a network of filtering systems to identify the source of the contaminant, allowing for real-time mapping of the flow of contaminants in the air and predictive location mapping. Filtration systems receive, analyze, identify, track and report the presence of contaminants in the air using one or more computing systems, or specialized air filtration systems which may be either a self-contained computing systems, connected to a computing system or connected to a computing network. Messaging services provide updates, alerts and reports regarding the presence of the contaminant to the general public and/or selective alerts to medically sensitive or endangered individuals whose medical information indicates the contaminant is harmful or dangerous to particular individuals present in the surrounding area.

Abstract: Electron beam lithography tool image quality evaluating and correcting including a test pattern with a repeated test pattern cell, an evaluation method and correction program product are disclosed. The test pattern cell includes a set of at least three elongated spaces with each elongated space having a different width than other elongated spaces in the set such that evaluation of a number of space widths in terms of tool image quality and calibration can be completed. The evaluation method implements the test pattern cell in a test pattern in at least thirteen sub-field test positions across an exposure field, which provides improved focus and astigmatism corrections for the lithography tool. The program product implements the use of corrections from the at least thirteen sub-field test positions to provide improved corrections for any selected sub-field position.

Abstract: A linear actuator incorporates a DC motor whose stator is secured to a frame. A shaft is coupled to the rotor of the DC motor one end of which is circumferentially coupled to the inside of a torsion spring and the outer section of the torsion spring is coupled to the frame. The center section of the shaft is circumferentially raised creating first and second shaft stops. The middle of the shaft is threaded and threadedly coupled to a translating actuator which has a radial raised portion which engages a section of the frame. The radial raised section provides a radial stop and prevents the translating actuator from rotating. Additional radial raised portions on the translating actuator create first and second stops that engage the first and second shaft stops at each extreme of travel. The first stop keeps the threads from binding in a retracted position and the second stop keeps the threads from binding in the extended position.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is the efficient analyzation of the structure of an array.

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the serviceability of a system is disclosed. The method and system include obtaining a comparison of the system with a plurality of criteria and calculating at least one serviceability score based on the comparison. The comparison includes an objective measure of the serviceability of the system for each of the plurality of criteria.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a programable latch device for use in personalizing a semiconductor device is provided that overcomes the limitations of the prior art. The preferred embodiment programmable latch device can use both fuses and antifuses as programmable elements. The programmable latch device provides a solid digital output indicative of the state of the programmable device, and can be reliably read to provide customization and personalization of associated semiconductor devices. The preferred embodiment programable latch device includes an integrated fuse or antifuse as a programmable element in the latch device. By integrating the programmable element into the latch, device size and complexity is minimized. In particular, the number of transistors required drops considerably when compared to prior art approaches.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically determining the location of equipment mounted in a rack is disclosed. The method and system comprises providing a plurality of signal emitting elements within the rack and transmitting positional information from the rack to the equipment via at least one signal emitting element of the plurality of signal emitting elements. The equipment receives the positional information transmitted by the at least one signal emitting element, and is capable of reporting the positional information, such that the location of the equipment can be determined.

Abstract: In a method for adjusting the phase of a sound signal from multiple speaker units connected to a computer (e.g. a PC), a microphone is installed at a user's listening position, a reference sound is generated from a single particular speaker unit based on a reference sound data having a certain waveform, a phase difference between the reference sound data and a sound detected by the microphone is calculated for each of the speakers, an average value qF of the phase differences for front speakers and an average value qR of the phase differences for rear speakers are respectively calculated, and if |qF−qR|≧90°, phases of the sound data output to the rear speakers are inverted.

Abstract: To provide a liquid crystal device having a uniform vertical alignment, a method for fabricating it easily, and its fabricating apparatus in fabricating an ECB-type vertically aligned liquid crystal device, a liquid crystal device includes liquid crystal molecules 12 each having a negative dielectric anisotropy and polyimide films for homogeneous alignment, wherein a method for fabricating a liquid crystal device including a process of vertically orienting liquid crystal molecules is constructed by exposing the liquid crystal molecules to light from either or both sides of substrates 14 of the liquid crystal device whose liquid crystal molecules each having a negative dielectric anisotropy are homogeneously oriented using polyimide films for homogeneous alignment. In addition, an aligner used for exposure is equipped with a filer so as to cut light having wavelengths of 400 nm or less and 600 nm or more, so that light having a wavelength of 400 to 600 nm can be utilized.