Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for comparing and selecting form-based functionality may be provided. A user may select a particular functionality of an application. Various options for providing the functionality, which may be sorted by category, may be presented to a user in a single interface. The user may select each option to see more information about how the option would accomplish the desired functionality. The additional information may also preview the effect of choosing each option. If all of the options do not fit on the user's display, the options may be scaled to allow the display of more options.

Abstract: Cross-linked polymeric films suitable for use as a dielectric build-up layer in multi-layer chip carriers are provided. The films are suitable for use in any application using films that are dimensionally stable to temperature changes.

Abstract: Epoxy compositions exhibiting low viscosity in the uncured state and low coefficient of thermal expansion in the cured state are provided. Also provided are processes for making the epoxy compositions. The low dielectric constant compositions are well-suited for use in multi-layer printed circuit boards. The desired properties are achieved by employment of a bimodal distribution of nano-scale fillers in the epoxy compositions.

Abstract: Compositions and processes for the preparation of printed circuits from epoxy compositions are provided. The epoxy compositions exhibit low viscosity in the uncured state and low coefficient of thermal expansion in the cured state. The low dielectric constant compositions of the invention are well-suited for use in multi-layer printed circuit boards.

Abstract: Provided according to the invention are cross-linked polymers comprising an anhydride or partially hydrolyzed anhydride functionalized polymer having oligomeric polyimide cross-links, providing a polymeric composite on a molecular scale, and shaped articles made therefrom. In some embodiments the shaped articles are particularly well suited for electronics applications. The shaped articles are characterized by low CTE (coefficient of thermal expansion), low dielectric constant (Dk), low dissipation factor (Df), high strength, high modulus and high toughness.

Abstract: Cross-linked polymers comprising an anhydride or partially hydrolyzed anhydride functionalized polymer having oligomeric polyamic acid cross-links are provided. In solution, a polymer of the invention forms a formable gel. The formable gel is useful for forming shaped articles that are useful for electronics applications.

Abstract: The home viewing audience of a program that is broadcast over a television or other mass media network plays a game by matching events on the program or its commercials with a personal telephone number or similar personal codeword. In one version, the organizers distribute a code table listing events that might occur on the program, and associate a code with each such event. A player watches for events listed on the code table, hoping to match the associated codes to parts of his codeword. A player becomes eligible to win if his entire codeword is successfully matched to codes of events that actually occur on the program, and may telephone a predetermined telephone number to declare his eligibility to win prizes. A second version of the game is like the first except there is no code table; the players watch for direct appearances of the codes themselves.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an attachment that may be coupled to a wireless communication device, such as a cellular telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or the like to perform commercial or other information transactions, as well as to an apparatus, system and method for conducting such transactions. The wireless communication device generally includes an antenna that may be directly accessed by a processor in the attachment for transmission of data to a remote computer over a communication network. The attachment may also include an input device, such as a magnetic stripe reader, smartcard reader, barcode scanner, optical scanner, fingerprint scanner, proximity detector, or the like. When input is received at the input device, the input information may be sent to the attachment processor for processing and transmission to the remote computer via the antenna.

Abstract: An attachment that may be coupled to a wireless communication device, such as a cellular telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or the like, to perform commercial or other information transactions, as well as to an apparatus or system for conducting such transactions. The wireless communication device generally includes an antenna that may be directly accessed by a processor in the attachment for transmission of data to a remote computer over a communication network. The attachment may also include an input device, such as a magnetic stripe reader, smartcard reader, barcode scanner, optical scanner, fingerprint scanner, proximity detector, or the like. When input is received at the input device, the input information may be sent to the attachment processor for processing and transmission to the remote computer via the antenna. The remote computer may process the received attachment-processed data and generate a response to send to the device processor.

Abstract: Disclosed are fiber reinforced composite substrates comprising a polymeric matrix and one or more woven or non-woven para-aramid or fiberglass fabrics, sheets, or papers, said polymeric matrix consisting essentially of one or more cross-linked copolymers of monovinyl aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated dienes useful for printed circuit boards and cards suitable for use in high frequency circuits.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method features operations for executing instructions in an instruction window. The first and second instructions are examined to determine their sources and destinations. The written on bit of the first instruction is set to a “written on” state if the destinations of the first and second instructions are the same while a used bit of the first instruction is set to a “used” state if the source of the second instruction is the destination of the first instruction. Thereafter, a priority of the first instruction can be determined from the written on and used bits.

Abstract: An expansion joint includes a first mounting element and a second mounting element spaced therefrom. A membrane having opposed side edges extends between the first and second mounting elements. A device or layer is provided for securing the opposed side edges of the membrane to a respective one of the first and second mounting elements. A layer of a sealant material is located between the first and second mounting elements. A resilient body is located between the first and second mounting elements. The resilient body is positioned between the membrane and the layer of joint sealant material.

Abstract: Disclosed are fiber reinforced composite substrates comprising a polymeric matrix and one or more woven or non-woven para-aramid or fiberglass fabrics, sheets, or papers, said polymeric matrix consisting essentially of one or more cross-linked copolymers of monovinyl aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated dienes useful for printed circuit boards and cards suitable for use in high frequency circuits.

Abstract: A method of executing instructions in an instruction window including the following actions. Examining the first and second instructions to determine the sources and destinations of the first and second instructions. Setting a written on bit of the first instruction to written on if the destinations of the first and second instructions are the same. Setting a used bit of the first instruction to used if the source of the second instruction is the destination of the first instruction. Determining a priority of the first instruction from the written on and used bits.

Abstract: A duplex bearing mount including at least one duplex bearing having an inner race and an outer race, the inner race disposed within the outer race and being rotatable relative to the outer race about an axis, the inner race having substantially no relative movement relative to the outer race in at least one direction along the axis, the inner and outer races each having first and second axial faces which are respectively located at the same axial end of the duplex bearing. The duplex bearing is radially supported by a housing, and a shaft extends through the inner race, the shaft radially and axially supported by the inner race. A first retainer is connected to the housing and engages the first axial surface of a bearing race, the movement of which race in a first direction along the axis being constrained by the first retainer.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a process for modifying a polyamide polymer comprising contacting a reactive modifier with diamine/diacid salt and/or an amino-acid of a hydrolyzed lactam or lactam to form a modified polyamide. A second embodiment of the present invention is a process for modifying a polyamide polymer comprising contacting a reactive modifier with diamine then contacting the resulting modified diamine with diacid and/or lactam to form a modified polyamide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for modifying polyamide polymers by attaching a substituted or unsubstituted 2-hydroxy-ethyl modifying group to the amide nitrogen atoms and the modified product formed. The process comprises contacting an epoxy containing molecule with diamine/diacid salt and/or an amino-acid of a hydrolyzed lactam or lactam to form a modified polyamide.