Abstract: A method for applying a cover to an aircraft wing including placing a skin provided with one or more manholes on the aircraft wing; placing a gasket for the, or each, manhole of the skin; placing a plug in the, or each, manhole; and curing the aircraft wing with the cover, the cover comprising the skin, the gasket or gaskets and the plug or plugs. The aircraft wing includes a cover applied by the described method including a skin, one or more gaskets and one or more plugs.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an antenna providing a coverage area using beamforming and carrier aggregation techniques. The proposed system aims to optimize the use of carrier aggregation for beamforming systems. The system may include a beamforming module coupled to first array and second arrays of radiating elements, the first array being configured to provide wireless coverage on a first frequency carrier in a first coverage area, and the second array being configured to provide wireless coverage on a second frequency carrier in a second coverage area. The beamforming module may be configured to receive one or more indicators associated with one or more user equipments (UEs) in the coverage area. Based on the one or more indicators, the beam-forming module may be configured to dynamically adjust, in the RF domain, at least one of a location of the second coverage area and a size of the second coverage area.

Abstract: Apparatus for continuously producing flexible semiconductor devices through deposition of a plurality of semiconductor layers onto a moving flexible substrate by using Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) processing, where at least two successive layers are deposited in the same deposition chamber onto the substrate traveling in opposite directions. Computer program product directly loadable into the internal memory of a digital computer comprising software code portions for determining and controlling all the necessary parameters for the production of flexible semi-conductor devices in a such apparatus when said computer program product is run on a computer. Roll-to-roll method for producing flexible semiconductor devices, wherein a plurality of semiconductor layers are deposited in the same deposition chamber onto a flexible substrate moving in opposite directions.

Abstract: A game with interlocking game pieces includes a first set of game pieces each comprising a game surface, a first side surface having a first concave portion and a first convex portion extending from the first concave portion and a second side surface having a second concave portion and a second convex portion extending from the second concave portion. A second set of game pieces are mirror images of and interlock with the first set of game pieces. A game piece face provided on the game surface of each of the first set of game pieces and the second set of game pieces.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a system is provided that provides services to a patron in a restaurant that enhances the dining experience. For example, one embodiment provides a method of providing information for use by a patron of a restaurant at a table of the patron by providing an interactive display for use at a table in a restaurant wherein the display is configured to be viewable by the patron when the patron is seated at the table; providing a graphical user interface for the interactive display accessible by the patron when the patron is seated at the table; configuring a first portion of the graphical user interface to display information for a local event schedule, wherein the first portion of the graphical user interface is selectable by the patron to display additional details for the local event schedule. Similarly, an apparatus can be provided that is configured to provide such capabilities as well.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling the refractive index in the core of an optical fiber. According to the invention, an optical fiber is provided with a longitudinal electrode running along the core of the fiber. An electric current is passed through the electrode to induce ohmic heating thereof, causing thermal expansion and consequently a compressing force upon the core of the fiber. This compression of the core leads to induced changes in the refractive index in the direction of the compressing force, and hence induces or alters birefringence in the core.

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a polarization control element which may be easily produced and miniaturized and has high reliability. SOLUTION: A core region 11 is a region of a circular shape in cross section disposed at the center of an optical fiber 10 and has a refractive index n1. A clad region 12 is a region disposed around this core region 11 and has a refractive index n2 smaller than the refractive index n1 of the core region 11. A pair of conductive parts 13a and 13b are respectively symmetrical with each other with respect to the optical axis center and are disposed within the clad region 12 over a specified range in a longitudinal direction. When current is passed to a pair of the conductive parts 13a and 13b, respectively, a stress is generated therein and a strain is generated in the core region 11 and the clad region 12. The propagation light propagated in the optical fiber 10 is controlled in the polarization state according to this strain.

Abstract: Sealed electric power generating product including:

Abstract: Apparatus for continuously producing flexible semiconductor devices through deposition of a plurality of semiconductor layers onto a moving flexible substrate by using Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) processing, where at least two successive layers are deposited in the same deposition chamber onto the substrate traveling in opposite directions. Computer program product directly loadable into the internal memory of a digital computer comprising software code portions for determining and controlling all the necessary parameters for the production of flexible semi-conductor devices in a such apparatus when said computer program product is run on a computer. Roll-to-roll method for producing flexible semiconductor devices, wherein a plurality of semiconductor layers are deposited in the same deposition chamber onto a flexible substrate moving in opposite directions.

Abstract: A method for modifying existing direct reduction processes and retrofitting existing direct reduction facilities so as to increase the capacity of the facilities without the need for increasing the capacity of external reformers associated with the existing facilities comprises mixing preheated air with the reformed reducing gas produced in the external reformers and containing said mixture with excess natural gas in a reduction-reaction zone of the direct reduction reactor.