Abstract: The present invention relates to the mono-sulfate salt, crystalline forms A and B of the mono-sulfate salt, an amorphous form of the mono-sulfate salt, hemi-sulfate salts, and a crystalline form A of the hemi-sulfate salt of the compound 2-chloro-4-[1-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-2,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-4-ylethynyl]-pyridine.

Abstract: A method for a flame boiler with multi-stage combustion with multi-ejection, includes the steps of ejecting inner and outer secondary air flows with speed of 35-65 m/s to guide a fuel-rich pulverized coal flow with speed of 10-20 m/s into a lower chamber to provide first and second combustion stages, ejecting lower secondary air flows with speed of 35-65 m/s into the lower chamber to further guide the pulverized coal so as to provide a third combustion stage. The system includes a lower chamber, an upper chamber, a combustion chamber, fuel-rich pulverized coal flow nozzles, fuel-lean pulverized coal flow nozzles respectively provided at the front and rear boiler arches, and lower secondary air nozzles provided at the front and rear water cooled walls. The combustion of the pulverized coal flow with W-shaped flowing path within the boiler is adapted to reduce NOx emission and minimize the content of combustible substance in ash.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for managing power in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain having multiple components, including at least two of a group comprising an engine, a motor, a generator and a high voltage battery. Power losses in the individual components are computed. An engine operating speed and torque for a given vehicle speed and total power command is determined so that total power losses for powertrain components are minimized.

Abstract: A personal media device includes a housing assembly, a display panel located on the housing assembly, and a control assembly located on the housing assembly. The control assembly includes a slider assembly, a first switch assembly positioned proximate a first side of the slider assembly, and a second switch assembly positioned proximate a second side of the slider assembly. The control assembly is configured to extend across substantially an entire width of the housing assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for preparing indazole-3-carboxylic acid 2, a key starting material for the manufacture of agonists or partial agonists of the nicotinic ?-7 receptor, such as N—(S)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide HCl salt 13. Nicotinic ?-7 receptor agonists and partial agonists are being useful in the treatment of disease conditions associated with defective or malfunctioning nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, especially of the brain, such as for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, as well as other psychiatric and neurological disorders. The present methods are useful for preparing indazole-3-carboxylic acid on scaled-up levels.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing triazole substituted azaindoleoxoacetic piperazine derivative. Novel intermediates produced in the above process, and novel N-1 and amorphous forms of a 1,2,3-triazole substituted azaindoloxoacetic piperazine derivatives and processes for producing such novel forms are also provided.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention involves providing a secure BIOS update to selective user operating systems in a platform conforming to virtualization technology. In an embodiment, a provision agent in a service operating system identifies requests for BIOS updates received from a management console and forwards authorized update requests to a virtual machine monitor (VMM) for processing the updates according to platform policy. An update may be applied immediately to some user operating systems and be delayed in others. Some updates may require an immediate reboot of the platform. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for managing power in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain having multiple components, including at least two of a group comprising an engine, a motor, a generator and a high voltage battery. Power losses in the individual components are computed. An engine operating speed and torque for a given vehicle speed and total power command is determined so that total power losses for powertrain components are minimized.

Abstract: The instant invention provides formulations of 1-(4-benzoyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-[4-methoxy-7-(3-methyl-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridin-3-yl]-ethane-1,2-dione; processes for the production of such formulations; and methods of treating HIV or AIDS with such crystalline materials or such formulations.

Abstract: If a demanded power exceeds a predetermined threshold, where the threshold is based on a catalyst temperature, power from a power storage unit is supplied to a wheel.

Abstract: A rule-based fuzzy gain-scheduling proportional integral (PI) controller is provided to control desired engine power and speed behavior in a power-split HEV. The controller includes a fuzzy logic gain-scheduler and a modified PI controller that operates to improve on the control of engine power and speed in a power-split HEV versus using conventional PI control methods. The controller improves the engine power and speed behavior of a power-split HEV by eliminating overshoots, and by providing enhanced and uncompromised rise-time and settling-time.

Abstract: The instant invention provides crystalline materials of 1-(4-benzoyl-piperazin-1-yl)-2-[4-methoxy-7-(3-methyl-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridin-3-yl]-ethane-1,2-dione; processes for the production of such crystalline materials; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystalline materials; and methods of treating HIV or AIDS with such crystalline materials or such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A method of controlling a hybrid propulsion system of a vehicle, the hybrid propulsion system including an internal combustion engine and an alternate powertrain torque source capable of propelling the vehicle while the engine is turned off, the method comprising of detecting congestion by receiving and analyzing data that is external to the vehicle, and controlling a transition of the hybrid propulsion system between a first propulsion mode and a second propulsion mode based on said detecting of congestion.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for managing power in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain having multiple components, including an engine, a motor, a generator and a high voltage battery. Power losses in the individual components are computed. An engine speed corresponding to a minimum value for the power losses is selected to achieve optimal total powertrain efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hydrophilic foam. The hydrophilic foam includes a polyurethane matrix having a plurality of cells. The cells are capable of retaining water in an amount of least about 8 grams of water per gram of the hydrophilic foam.

Abstract: Methods and systems to perform a computer task in a reduced power consumption state, including to virtualize physical resources with respect to an operating environment and service environment, to exit the operating environment and enter the service environment, to place a first set of one or more of the physical resources in a reduced power consumption state, and to perform a task in the service environment utilizing a processor and a second set of one or more of the physical resources. A physical resource may be assigned to an operating environment upon an initialization of the operating environment, and re-assigned to the service environment to be utilized by the service environment while other physical resources are placed in a reduced power consumption state.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing triazole substituted azaindoleoxoacetic piperazine derivative. Novel intermediates produced in the above process, and novel N-1 and amorphous forms of a 1,2,3-triazole substituted azaindoloxoacetic piperazine derivatives and processes for producing such novel forms are also provided.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for managing torque distribution in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain. An engine power estimation is determined for use in obtaining an optimum wheel torque command to attenuate sustained powertrain dynamic oscillations during operation of the vehicle with varying wheel torque and speed.

Abstract: A control method and system for a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain is disclosed. A filtered, profiled battery power modifier is used in calculating a final desired wheel power. Unstable battery power oscillations are avoided when a change in driver power demand is made. The effect of engine torque disturbances also is avoided during steady state operation when desired battery power is between limiting charge or discharge values.