Abstract: It is one object of the present invention to improve the text editing operation provided by document creation application software. A text editing apparatus that is implemented by a computer under the control of document creation application software comprises: a document data controller for controlling a process for editing target document data read from a memory; and a document display controller for displaying a document, on a predetermined display device, based on the document data read by the document data controller, wherein, for each section constituting the document data, the document display controller provides a display area, and in accordance with the size of the display area, displays part of the document in the section.

Abstract: Generating a transfer dictionary used in a transfer-based translation machine system. A pair of source/target language sentences are received. The source language sentence comprises at least one marked idiom, at least one argument and at least one marked collocation. The target language sentence comprises the target language translation for the idiom and the source language word(s) for the argument. The source language sentence is parsed to generate a source language syntactic tree. Nodes are extracted from the source language syntactic tree. A least common ancestor node of the extracted nodes is calculated and source language structure information is generated based on the source language syntactic tree data structure. Target language structure information is generated by adding the part-of-speech information to each morpheme in the target language sentence and by replacing each source language word in the target language with the corresponding syntactic information within the source language syntactic tree.

Abstract: A fast/slow state machine latch is provided that generates fast and slow select signals for a single toggle, low power multiplexer circuit. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the fast/slow state machine latch includes a first latch with a delayed output, a second latch with an undelayed output, an inverter for coupling the delayed output of the first latch to an input of the second latch, and an exclusive-OR (XOR) gate coupled to the delayed output of the first latch and a data input, an output of the XOR gate coupled to an input of the first latch. A method for incorporating low power multiplexer circuits into a circuit design with minimal input from a circuit designer is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting/calculating engine cycles, tracking engine cycles and correlating the engine cycles to parts to measure accumulated cycles associated with the parts. A system is disclosed that includes a parts tracking system for tracking serialized parts contained within the machine; an interface for importing cycles data on the machine via a remote data collection unit, wherein the cycles data includes full cycle, partial cycle, and trip cycle data; and a cycles calculation system for calculating accumulated cycles for each of the serialized parts contained within the machine based on the imported cycles data.

Abstract: Method and system for generating electromagnetic radiation wherein one or more attributes of the electromagnetic radiation are adjusted based on a characteristic of the object being illuminated. The object characteristic can be obtained based on a sensed property of the object and used to adjust the attribute(s) of the electromagnetic radiation accordingly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a casing termination for an electronic casing, particularly sensor casing, with several contact elements for contacting a circuit received in an electronic casing, with a connecting cable having several conductors in each case connected to the contact elements, and with at least one lighting element, particularly a light emitting diode, for providing an optical display for a user. The casing termination is inventively characterized in that the contact elements and lighting element are housed in an at least partly transparent contact display module which, together with an end region of the connecting cable is at least partly surrounded by an at least partly transparent integrally manufactured envelope for mechanical stabilization and electrical insulation purposes and which is connected in tension-proof manner to the contact display module. The invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of a casing termination for an electronic casing.

Abstract: Under the present invention a set of values is first determined. Such values include: a relative total value that is based on a total quantity of electronic interactions between a first user and a second user of the computerized network; a relative exclusive value that is based on a total quantity of electronic interactions exclusively between the first user and the second user; a relative longevity value that is based on a length of time the first user and the second user have been electronically interacting; and a relative recency value that is based on a recency of electronic interactions between the first user and the second user. Once determined, the values are weighted to yield normalized values. To calculate the relationship strength, the normalized values are summed and compared to a predetermined standard.

Abstract: Dynamic offset determination for each of a plurality of measurement systems for matching the systems is disclosed. One embodiment uses an artifact which is periodically run across the measurement system to be matched. Inputs for each run include the current offsets and historical data for the entire fleet and the new test measurement for the current measurement system under test. Evaluation based on exponentially weighted moving average and median calculation techniques may result in a new, reset offset for one or more measurement systems. The reset offset(s) is then applied to product measurements to nullify any tool matching issues.

Abstract: A lift van system that includes: a top and bottom cap, each comprising a folded sheet, wherein each folded sheet has substantially similar design specifications; first and second side wall sections, each comprising a single sheet, wherein the first and second side wall sections have substantially similar design specifications; and a cardboard pallet, wherein the pallet fits into the bottom cap.

Abstract: Under the present invention, a hierarchical tree and corresponding Least Recently Used (LRU) list are provided. Both include a predetermined quantity of nodes that are associated with invariant data objects. The nodes of the tree typically include a set of pointers that indicate a position/arrangement of the associated invariant data objects in the LRU list, and a set of pointers that indicate a logical relationship among the other nodes.

Abstract: A metal resistor and resistor material and method of forming the metal resistor are disclosed. The metal resistor may include an infused metal selected from the group consisting of: copper (Cu) infused with at least one of silicon (Si), nitrogen (N2), carbon (C), tantalum (Ta), titanium (Ti) and tungsten (W), and aluminum infused with at least one of silicon (Si), nitrogen (N2), carbon (C), tantalum (Ta), titanium (Ti) and tungsten (W). The method is less complex than conventional processes, allows control of the resistance by the amount of infusion material infused, and is compatible with conventional BEOL processes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for changing the form of the jaw and facial bones of an adult patient that did not develop fully during childhood. The method utilizes a device having a plate body with an expansion screw device that fits within the mouth of the patient, flap springs that project from the plate body and an overlay extending from the plate body. The device is placed within the mouth of the patient so that the overlay is in a position between at least two opposing teeth. In this position the flap springs press against selected teeth that are out of alignment in order to urge those teeth back into place. This force on the teeth causes the jawbone to expand to accept the teeth in their proper position(s). Also, the device is arranged such that the opposing teeth contact the overlay during swallowing, which causes the patient's facial muscles to intermittently pull on the facial bones.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transceiver for receiving and transmitting data over a network, and a method for testing the same. In particular, the present invention provides a physical layer transceiver having a built-in-self-test (BIST) device that allows for, among other things, pulse density/width variation and jitter control.

Abstract: A system and method for migrating data from a source system to a target system using a heterogeneous set of migration systems. The described system comprises: a plurality of migration systems, wherein each migration system includes a set of processes for migrating data; and a scheduling system for scheduling processes associated with each of the plurality of migration systems to provide concurrent operation of the plurality of migration systems.

Abstract: Methods for preparing a surface for selective silicon-germanium epitaxy by forming a thin silicon (Si) buffer layer or a thin, low concentration SiGe buffer layer for uniform nucleation, are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, systems and program products for determining a probability of fault (POF) function using critical defect size maps. Methods for an exact or a sample POF function are provided. Critical area determinations can also be supplied based on the exact or sample POF functions. The invention provides a less computationally complex and storage-intensive methodology.

Abstract: A home environment managing method and system to manage home environment values from a plurality of locations is disclosed. The method allows in an acquisition mode to acquire through a Universal Remote Console a plurality of reference sets of home environment values from the plurality of locations. Each of the plurality of reference sets of home environment values are converted into a normalized set using a respective translation algorithm. Each normalized set is stored with a link to the translation algorithm used during the conversion. Furthermore, in a restore mode, a normalized set of home environment values is converted into a reference set using the translation algorithm linked to it, and then the reference set is restore to the appropriate location through a Universal Remote Console.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor device having dual nitride liners, a silicide layer, and a protective layer beneath one of the nitride liners for preventing the etching of the silicide layer. A first aspect of the invention provides a method for use in the manufacture of a semiconductor device comprising the steps of applying a protective layer to a device, applying a first silicon nitride liner to the device, removing a portion of the first silicon nitride liner, removing a portion of the protective layer, and applying a second silicon nitride liner to the device.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method, system and program product for distributing portal content processing. Specifically, a request for portal content is received on a surrogate system and then passed to a portal system. The portal system will obtain and aggregate a first type of the requested content, and then package the aggregated content into a response. The response will also include place holders that correspond to the remaining type of the requested content. The response will then be transmitted to the surrogate system, which will, based upon the place holders, obtain the remaining type of portal content. Once obtained, the remaining type of portal content will replace the place holders in the response, and the response will be rendered for the requesting portal user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system, and computer program product for controlling the flow of material in a manufacturing facility using an extended zone of control. A method in accordance to an embodiment of the present invention comprises establishing an extended zone of control including a high impact tool set and at least one other tool set, analyzing projected job arrivals at the high impact tool set, and adjusting a flow of material between the high impact tool set and the at least one other tool set based on the analysis of projected job arrivals at the high impact tool set.