Abstract: A musical instrument tuner for string instruments is disclosed, which comprises a signal classifier for determining a signal class of an input signal from a number of monophonic signal classes and a number of polyphonic signal classes, a signal analyzer for determining at least one representation of a pitch frequency of the input signal, and an indicator for displaying an output established on the basis of the signal class and the representation of a pitch frequency, wherein the indicator includes at least a monophonic display mode and at least a polyphonic display; and wherein the display mode is selected in dependency of the signal class determined by the signal classifier. Tuning methods, computer program products, music instruments, amplifiers and audio processors relating to the above are also disclosed.

Abstract: A switching system for interfacing a single channel test equipment with a multi-channel device under test, the switching system including: an input connection for connecting to the single channel test equipment; an N-way switch having an N-way switch input coupled to the input connection, the N-way switch having N switch outputs; N output connections coupled to the N switch outputs, the N output connections for connecting to inputs of the multi-channel device under test; a controller coupled to the N-way switch for controlling a connection between the N-way switch input and one of the N switch outputs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a paint composition comprising a hydroxyl group containing resin (A), comprising structural units based on 2,2-dimethylolalkanoic acid, having a hydroxyl group value of from 200 to 400 mgKOH/g, and comprising less than 25 weight % in the resin solid fraction of structural units based on a lactone compound; a hydroxyl group containing resin (B), having a hydroxyl group value from 50 to 200 mgKOH/g, and comprising from 25 to 75 weight % in the resin solid fraction of structural units based on a lactone compound; and a crosslinking agent (C) comprising at least two OH-reactive functional groups per molecule; wherein the resin solid fraction weight ratio (A)/(B) of the hydroxyl group containing resin (A) and the hydroxyl group containing resin (B) is from 90/10 to 10/90.

Abstract: A method for removing a carbonization catalyst from a graphene sheet, the method includes contacting the carbonization catalyst with a salt solution, which is capable of oxidizing the carbonization catalyst.

Abstract: Methods for implanting an aromatic carbon molecule or a selected ionized lower mass byproduct into a workpiece generally includes vaporizing and ionizing aromatic carbon molecule in an ion source to create a plasma and produce aromatic carbon molecules and its ionized lower mass byproducts. The ionized aromatic carbon molecules and lower mass byproducts within the plasma are then extracted to form an ion beam. The ion beam is mass analyzed with a mass analyzer magnet to permit selected ionized aromatic carbon molecules or selected ionized lower mass byproducts to pass therethrough and implant into a workpiece.

Abstract: A method for accessing a multi-format data object stored on a computer readable storage medium is provided. The method includes receiving a request to read a markup language (ML) document stored in a text format section of the multi-format data object. The method further includes locating a binary format section of the multi-format data object, where the binary format section includes a parsed binary representation of the ML document. The method additionally includes returning the parsed binary representation of the ML document in response to the request. A system, and computer program product are also provided.

Abstract: An audio signal processing circuit is provided which comprises an ADC which samples an audio signal at a predetermined sampling frequency, a high-band compensation processor which compensates a signal sampled by the ADC to a frequency band which is higher than a signal band sampled by the sampling frequency, and an encoding unit which encodes a signal processed by the high-band compensation processor.

Abstract: A method for preparing high-purity polyethyleneglycol-alkylenealdehydes and derivatives thereof is provided.

Abstract: A software conditional access system (CAS) for media services provided to a Media Distribution Device, such as a set top box (STB), is disclosed. The STB may be connected to a Media Delivery Service Provider via a broadband connection. Over the broadband connection, a CAS application may be downloaded to the STB, maintained and dynamically updated. Because the CAS is implemented by software on the STB, it is inexpensive to install, maintain and update. When a user desires to purchase media services through the STB, a request, with identifying information, is sent to the Media Delivery Service Provider via the broadband connection. The service provider cross-references the identifying information with a user's account to determine whether to allow the user to view the media service requested. If the service provider determines to allow the user to view the media service, the user's account (typically maintained by the service provider) is charged and a key is downloaded via the broadband connection to the STB.

Abstract: A system and method for protecting cross-domain interaction of a web application on an unmodified browser. The system includes: a security framework, which is created by a browser. The security framework further includes: a component creator for creating components from a plurality of sources; and supervision module for supervising and controlling scripts/codes executed during the creation of components and invocation and interaction operations performed by various components after the creation of components.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided and includes compressed conductive elements that each have independently adjustable dimensions sufficient to provide substantially enhanced piezoresistance to a current flowing across each conductive element with each of the conductive elements subjected to compressive strain, the conductive elements being oscillated in a direction parallel to that of the compressive strain at a defined frequency such that a resistance of the conductive elements to the current is thereby substantially reduced.

Abstract: A process is disclosed by which data is securely deleted in a transactionally consistent manner. This may be accomplished by committing a preparation transaction for a data object within a system managing the data object in order to return the system to an initial condition if necessary, attempting to commit an execution transaction with the data object only after committing the preparation transaction, and securely deleting any portion of the data object necessary to return the system to the initial condition if committing the execution transaction fails and to change the system to a completed condition only if committing the execution transaction succeeds. In a delete or move transaction an existing backup object may be assigned a new logically deleted state such that if the delete or move transaction fails, the data will be made accessible again.

Abstract: A method of forming a block copolymer pattern comprises providing a substrate comprising a topographic pre-pattern comprising a ridge surface separated by a height, h, greater than 0 nanometers from a trench surface; disposing a block copolymer comprising two or more block components on the topographic pre-pattern to form a layer having a thickness of more than 0 nanometers over the ridge surface and the trench surface; and annealing the layer to form a block copolymer pattern having a periodicity of the topographic pre-pattern, the block copolymer pattern comprising microdomains of self-assembled block copolymer disposed on the ridge surface and the trench surface, wherein the microdomains disposed on the ridge surface have a different orientation compared to the microdomains disposed on the trench surface.

Abstract: A constant velocity joint is disclosed that includes a first rotatable shaft, the first shaft comprising an axle portion having on one end an enlarged pocket end, the pocket end having a plurality of circumferentially and radially spaced ball pockets and a distal end; a corresponding plurality of spherical balls disposed in the pockets; and a second rotatable shaft comprising a joint housing, the joint housing having a central bore with a corresponding plurality of axially extending, circumferentially and radially spaced ball grooves disposed about the second longitudinal axis and a base, the joint housing disposed over the pocket end with the corresponding plurality of balls disposed in the grooves, the joint providing a range of angular and axial movement of the first shaft relative to the second shaft, each of the plurality of ball pockets having a recessed lubricant reservoir, the lubricant reservoir having a lubricant disposed therein.

Abstract: An external power source is connected to an adapter input terminal (first terminal). A battery is connected to a path input terminal (second terminal). A selection circuit (a first switch, a second switch, logic circuit compares the input voltage input from the external power supply with the battery voltage, and selects one of the two. The voltage thus selected by the selection circuit is output to an external load circuit via a system power supply terminal. A charging circuit charges the battery using the input voltage supplied from the external power supply.

Abstract: A metamaterial radome/isolator system includes a radiation source for providing a radiation beam through the radome/isolator having a frequency beyond the bandgap region where the metamaterial permittivity and permeability are both positive and the metamaterial medium has a low, matched relative permittivity and relative permeability.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the disclosure, a method includes providing a carrier substrate, forming a first region over an upper surface of the substrate, creating an electrical component using a planar process, embedding the electrical component in the dielectric layer, and removing a substrate portion of the electrical component. The first region includes a dielectric layer and may be made of any material that electrically isolates the electrical component from the carrier substrate. The electrical component may be created using a planar process thereby having an epitaxial surface that is embedded in the dielectric layer.

Abstract: A phase change memory device includes a plurality of memory cells comprising a substrate having a contact surface with an array of conductive contacts to be connected with access circuitry and a nitride layer formed at the contact surface. A plurality of vias are formed through the nitride layer to the contact surface and correspond to each conductive contact, the vias including a conformal conductive seed layer lining each via along exposed portions of the nitride layer and the contact surface and having oxidized edges. A dielectric layer is recessed within the conformal conductive seed layer and exposes a center region of each via. A phase change material is recessed within the center region of each via. A conductive material that remains conductive upon oxidation is formed over the phase change material. A top electrode is formed on each memory cell.

Abstract: An adjustable wall hanger includes a body including an outer edge that defines a web. An adjustment feature is formed in the web. The adjustment feature includes a plurality of adjustment zones that define a corresponding plurality of orientation positions for the body. The adjustable wall hanger being selectively positionable to support an object on a wall in one of the plurality of orientation positions.