Abstract: A sensor interface system and a sensor integration module support individual sensors and sensor arrays, with network connectivity and critical functions required for analog and digital sensors when deployed in field applications used for chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) material identification. The sensor integration module enables efficient integration of a single sensor or for multiple sensors into an array using a modular sensor interface unit and provides individual TCP/IP addresses for each detector element, signal processing for the sensor data and communications capabilities establishing each detector and the sensor array as network elements on a distributed network.

Abstract: A method of determining an encoding rate for digital content. According to the method, the a sample of the content data is encoded for a predetermined period of time. The encoding rate is calculated by knowing the size of the sample of content encoded and the length of time necessary for encoding. In another embodiment, the encoding rate calculated for a specific encoding algorithm and encoding bit rate is averaged with any previously stored encoding rate for this encoding algorithm and encoding bit rate. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, an apparatus is described to carry out the above method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a trigger system for hand firearms with a hammer, a catch allocated to the hammer, a trigger, and a trigger arm interacting with this trigger, wherein the hammer has a first stop for holding the hammer in a completely cocked position and the trigger arm has a first trigger arm stop edge for engaging with an associated first hammer stop of the hammer. In order to allow pulling of the trigger with lower trigger weight even in the double-action mode, the hammer contains a second stop for holding the hammer in a partially pre-cocked position and the trigger arm has a second trigger arm stop edge for engaging an associated second hammer stop of the hammer.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a digital apparatus suitable for driving a load. The apparatus an input for receiving a voltage signal varied by an external disturbance and comprises means for sampling at least the external disturbance such as noise, and a driving circuit such as a pulse width modulator for driving the load with a suitable output voltage. The apparatus includes a control circuit suitable for generating digital commands representative of a desired output voltage of the apparatus. The apparatus also comprises digital correction circuit suitable for generating a correction signal on the basis of the difference between the value of the current sample and the value of the previous sample of at least the external disturbance. The output of the driving circuit is governed by the correction signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrophoresis having a first gel matrix, adapted for performing an electrophoretic process therein, in communication with a second gel matrix, both being accommodated within a suitable housing. The housing has a first opening adapted to permit ionic communication between the first gel matrix and an external ionic buffer solution, and a second opening adapted to permit ionic communication between the second gel matrix and an external ionic buffer solution. The second gel has at least one suitable absorption material capable of retaining therein at least one target substance capable of migrating thereto from the first gel matrix when an electrophoretic process is performed in the first matrix.

Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a light emitting polymer comprising photopolymerization of a reactive mesogen having an endgroup which is susceptible to photopolymerization e.g. by a radical polymerization process. Also provided are methods for using the light emitter in displays, backlights, electronic apparatus and security viewers.

Abstract: This integrated circuit comprises a capacitor (23) formed above a substrate (1) inside a first cavity in a dielectric and comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, a thin dielectric layer placed between the two electrodes, and a structure (7) for connection to the capacitor. The connection structure is formed at the same level as the capacitor in a second cavity narrower than the first cavity, the said second cavity being completely filled by an extension of at least one of the electrodes of the capacitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting and eliminating SCR breach operations by a second party within the memory space allocated to a first party, in a multi-tasking system, which comprises: (a) pre-recording by the first party within a knowledge base the structure and/or behavior of an SCR stack; (b) implanting within the SCR stack a dedicated SCR for reporting on the structure and/or behavior of said SCR stack when the SCR stack is activated; (c) when the SCR stack is activated, comparing the data reported by the dedicated SCR with the pre-recorded stack structure and/or behavior; (d) whenever non-matching in the structure and/or behavior is found, ceasing the activity of the activated stack, and alerting.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device is provided that includes memory cells, sense amplifiers, signal lines, isolating circuits, and a precharging circuit. Each signal line is coupled to an output of at least one of the sense amplifiers and each of the isolating circuits isolates an associated signal line from the output of the corresponding sense amplifier at least during an evaluating phase of the datum stored in the memory cell. The signal lines include at least two groups of signal lines, arranged such that coupling capacitances between the lines of the first group and the lines of the second group are substantially negligible. The precharging circuit precharges the first group of signal lines to a first voltage level and the second group of signal lines to a second voltage level.

Abstract: A method for distributing web content efficiently across a network of information processing units and intermediate nodes. The method on an information processing unit includes receiving a web content object created by a user that is to be distributed to a set of destinations. Also, the method further includes sending a single copy of the web content object across the network via intermediate nodes to a set of destinations using a reliable multicast technique. Also, the invention includes receiving a packet on an intermediate node where the packet contains address information for a set of destinations. Also, the invention includes determining at an intermediate node the next hop or next hops that the packet should be forwarded to and forwarding a copy of the packet to each of those next hops.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for creating a new annotation for a data source, and for carrying forward annotations to a data source when the data source is modified. According to the method for creating a new annotation, a data source version identifier is generated based on a current version of the data source, and text of the annotation is received. A new annotation record is added to an annotation data store, with the new annotation record including the data source version identifier that was generated and the text of the annotation. In one embodiment, the new annotation record further includes point information indicating coordinates of at least one part of the current version of the data source that the annotation is meant to annotate.

Abstract: A system and method of automating and managing bids within the context of an Internet auction is disclosed. The present invention permits continuous monitoring and verification of auctions on the Internet based on criterion such as highest bid on an item, maximum permissible bid, and a restriction on the number of successful bids in the auctions by any given participant (0109). The present invention permits embodiments incorporating an auction profile database (0101) that is generated by an auction profile configuration tool (0102) to act as input to an item search manager (0104) that takes data from an item database (0105) and control from an item selector (0103) to then interact with an auction bid controller (0106) that communicates with the remote auction site via an auction command interface (0107). In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, an information processing system and computer readable storage medium is disclosed for carrying out the above method.

Abstract: Semiconductor device (1) and process for fabricating it, the device (1) including an electrical connection support plate (2), an integrated circuit chip placed at a certain location on the support plate (2) and placed at a certain distance from this support plate (2), a plurality of electrical connection balls connecting electrical connection regions (4) of the support plate (2) and corresponding electrical connection pads on the integrated circuit chip, and a fill material at least partly filling the space separating the chip from the plate, and in which the surface of the support plate (2), which has the electrical connection regions (4), is provided with an interlayer (6) made of an insulating material in which apertures (7) are provided above the electrical connection regions (4) and above complementary flow channels (9, 10).

Abstract: A two-phase charge pump is provided that is controlled by first and second clock signals in phase-opposition. The charge pump has a sequence of cascade-connected stages. Each stage includes a capacitive element driven by one clock signal such that capacitive elements of adjacent stages are driven by different clock signals, a pass transistor that transfers electric charge to the capacitive element from the capacitive element of a previous stage, a first biasing circuit that enables the pass transistor during a first phase of the one clock signal, and a second biasing circuit that disables the pass transistor during a second phase of the one clock signal. Also provided is a two-phase charge pump having two branches that each include a sequence of such cascade-connected stages, with each stage of one branch having a corresponding stage in the other branch. A method of operating two-phase charge pumps is also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence substantially as denoted by SEQ ID NO:1 and biologically functional homologues and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A system, method and computer readable medium for providing secure IP-based streaming in a format independent manner is disclosed. The method on a content mastering system begins with an encoded media file consisting of content data and associated metadata. First, the metadata is read from the encoded media file. Next, the encoded media file including the content data and the associated metadata is encrypted. Then, in a streaming server system, the encoded/encrypted media file is divided into more than one data packet, streamed in accordance with one or more parameters in the metadata. Each data packet includes a portion of the encoded/encrypted media file and an offset value corresponding to a location within the encoded/encrypted media file. The data packets are then streamed to a client information processing system (i.e., the client) over a network.

Abstract: An eyeglass frame assembly for coupling clip-on auxiliary spectacles to primary spectacles. The primary spectacles having a pair of cavities formed on one of the frame and the inside surface of rear extensions. The clip-on spectacles having a pair of insertable members mounted on a pair of hinged extensions, wherein the insertable members are capable of positively engaging the cavities. The hinged extensions allow the clip-on spectacles to swing up and to place the auxiliary lenses mounted within the clip-on spectacles to be outside the vision path of the user.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for monitoring a prostate in a human body in which a fluid flows and which is characterized by a change in the prostate with time in space for the purpose of diagnosing a prostate condition, particularly cancer. A preselected place in the prostate is monitored to collect data at two or more time points correlated to a prostate event. The data is indicative of a prostate parameter that varies with time as a function of at least two variables related to prostate wash-in and wash-out behavior. A calibration map is made on a calculated basis with each pixel or voxel representative of a color hue indicative of wash-out behavior and a color intensity indicative of wash-in behavior. When a satisfactory map is obtained, the collected data is processed on the basis of the map to obtain an image of the preselected place with each spatial unit thereof correlated with a color hue and a color intensity. Software and a data processing system are provided to develop the calibration map.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a firing mechanism for a small arm, particularly a rifle, with a trigger (2) that can be pivoted about a trigger axis (12), with a trigger rod (4) that is displaceably arranged within a housing (1) and serves for respectively retaining and releasing a prestressed firing pin (6), and with an articulated lever (3) that is arranged within the housing (1) such that it can be pivoted about a pivot axis (20) and is connected in an articulated fashion to the trigger rod (4), with said articulated lever being connected to the trigger (2) via the trigger rod (4).