Abstract: A system for optimizing communications on a plurality of wireless local area networks (WLAN)s each supporting wireless communications between a wireless access point (WAP) node and associated station nodes. The system includes: a link aggregator, a link categorizer and a link protocol identifier. The link aggregator is configured to aggregate information about communication links across all the WLANs including communication parameters associated with each link. The link categorizer is coupled to the link aggregator and configured to categorize the aggregated communication links by at least the station type associated therewith. The link protocol identifier is coupled to the link categorizer, and configured to identify any variations in the communication parameters utilized by the various WLANs for communication links with stations of a selected type, and further to identify any such variations in the communication parameters associated with relatively higher throughput to the stations of the selected type.

Abstract: A traffic management system for managing communication traffic on wireless local area networks (WLAN)s. The traffic management system comprises: a traffic aggregator and a traffic prioritizer. The traffic aggregator is configured to aggregate traffic management parameters from neighboring ones of the WLANs which share a selected communication channel with one another for communication links between their associated wireless access point (WAP) node and station nodes. The traffic prioritizer is coupled to the traffic aggregator and configured to prioritize the communication traffic of the neighboring ones of the WLANs using the aggregated traffic management parameters; thereby avoiding impediments to high priority communication traffic on a one of the neighboring networks resulting from a lack of prioritization coordination with an other of the neighboring networks.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a recording sheet having improved image dry time for use in printing comprising a substrate having in contact with at least one surface thereof one or more water soluble divalent metal salts, preferably admixed with one or more starches, to process of forming such recording sheet, to a method of generating one or more image(s) on said recording sheet in a printing process and to a recording sheet having one or more images on a surface thereof.

Abstract: A wireless transceiver apparatus configured to support wireless communications with transceiver nodes on a wireless local area network (WLAN). The wireless transceiver apparatus includes: transmit and receive path components and an opportunistic link controller. The opportunistic link controller includes: a carrier sensor module, a dominant link identifier module, and a concurrent link selector module. The carrier sensor module senses availability of the selected communication channel. The dominant link identifier module is responsive to a determination of carrier unavailability by the carrier sensor module and configured to identify carrier unavailability arising from a remote link on a neighboring WLAN. The concurrent link selector module is responsive to the identification of carrier unavailability arising from the remote link and configured to transmit a concurrent communication link to a corresponding one of the transceiver nodes on the associated WLAN which avoids interference with the remote link.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an recording sheet having improved image dry time for use in printing comprising a substrate having in contact with at least one surface thereof one or more water soluble divalent metal salts, preferably admixed with one or more starches, to process of forming such recording sheet, to a method of generating one or more image(s) on said recording sheet in an printing process and to a recording sheet having one or more images on a surface thereof.

Abstract: A diagnostic apparatus including a signal analyzer and a throughput projector for diagnosing a wireless home network. The signal analyzer analyzes wireless communication parameters at identifiable locations within a coverage area associated with the wireless home network. The throughput projector projects wireless throughput levels for at least one proposed wireless device differing in communication capabilities from the diagnostic apparatus at each of the identifiable locations, based on the communication parameters analyzed by the signal analyzer together with parameters which identify relative differences in communication capabilities of the diagnostic apparatus and the at least one proposed wireless device.

Abstract: Chemical-mechanical polishing or planarization (CMP) is enhanced with multi-zone slurry delivery. A polishing pad is provided that contacts with the work piece, and a multi-zone platen is displaced proximate to the polishing pad to facilitate slurry delivery. The platen includes multiple fluid distribution layers that each include a fluid-distributing channel extending from a fluid source to a distribution point on layer. The distribution points on each of the fluid distribution layers correspond to different locations on the polishing surface to thereby create multiple fluid-delivery zones on the pad.

Abstract: Chemical mechanical planarization apparatuses with polishing assemblies that provide for the passive removal of slurry are provided. In accordance with an embodiment, a work piece polishing assembly comprises a polishing pad comprising a polishing surface and an exhaust aperture that extends through the polishing pad from the polishing surface and is configured to receive a slurry from the polishing surface. An underlying member is disposed underlying the polishing pad and comprises a peripheral surface. The underlying member comprises a channel that is in fluid communication with the aperture and that opens at the peripheral surface of the underlying member.

Abstract: An instrument cluster for a passenger vehicle may comprise a trim element that may comprise a leading portion nearest a passenger area, a trailing portion furthest from the passenger area, and a light transmissive portion. The instrument cluster may comprise an applique proximate the trailing portion of the trim element and a circuit comprising at least one illumination device. The trim element may be configured so that light is transmitted from the at least one illumination device through the leading portion toward the passenger area when the at least one illumination device emits light.

Abstract: The present rear seat entertainment system provides a second display and interface in the front section of a motor vehicle for control of a media player with a rear mounted first display. The second display shows still video images (or screen shots) from the media player for real time updates on the status of the first display in the rear section of the vehicle according to adjustments made by the second user interface. The entertainment system includes a portable controller with the second display incorporated therein.

Abstract: Chemical mechanical planarization apparatuses with polishing assemblies that provide for the passive removal of slurry are provided. In accordance with an embodiment, a work piece polishing assembly comprises a polishing pad comprising a polishing surface and an exhaust aperture that extends through the polishing pad from the polishing surface and is configured to receive a slurry from the polishing surface. An underlying member is disposed underlying the polishing pad and comprises a peripheral surface. The underlying member comprises a channel that is in fluid communication with the aperture and that opens at the peripheral surface of the underlying member.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an recording sheet having improved image dry time for use in printing comprising a substrate having in contact with at least one surface thereof one or more water soluble divalent metal salts, preferably admixed with one or more starches, to process of forming such recording sheet, to a method of generating one or more image(s) on said recording sheet in an printing process and to a recording sheet having one or more images on a surface thereof.

Abstract: An integrated pressure control system for a workpiece carrier includes a multizone carrier workpiece having multiple pressurizable zones and a pressure control system mounted to the carrier for controlling pressure provided to the pressurizable zones. The present invention also includes a workpiece carrier having a housing, a workpiece bladder coupled to the housing, and at least one pressure transducer mounted to the carrier housing for controlling pressure provided to the workpiece bladder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase pharmacophore which is characterized by binding to a conserved interface binding surfaces of a viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase.