Abstract: This invention proposed a temperature and optical frequency sensor using two different optical resonators. The fiber with different thermal expansion factor and refractive index can be used to sense the temperature variation. The optical resonators with different cavity lengths can be used to detect the frequency deviation. Applying a laser, a microprocessor and two optical resonators with different thermal expansion factors and resonate lengths, we invent the device which can detect the temperature and frequency simultaneously. Furthermore, the device can provide tunable and highly stabilized light source for optical system application.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device having a parallel test mode for simultaneously testing a plurality of memory cells, comprising: a memory cell array having N numbers of memory cell blocks, wherein each memory cell block includes the plurality of memory cells and outputs first and second complementary data signals, the N being a positive integer; M numbers of first logical operation circuits responsive to a parallel test mode enable signal, each first logical operation circuit for carrying out a logical operation with respect to first and second complementary data signals outputted from at least two memory cell blocks, thereby generating first and second logical operation signals, wherein the N is greater than the M; a second logical operation circuit for carrying out the logical operation with respect to the first and second logical operation signals, thereby generating third and fourth logical operation signals; a pair of global data bus lines coupled between each of first logical operation circuit and said sec

Abstract: A projectile machine for use in practicing various activities including the practice of basketball shots from various positions on a basketball court. The projectile machine when practicing basketball shots automatically returns the basketballs to the person practicing shots thereby eliminating the necessity for the practicing player or other players to retrieve the basketballs that have been shot and return them to the player practicing the shots. More specifically, the present invention enables basketballs that have been shot towards the basketball goal or hoop to be automatically collected and mechanically returned to a selected on-court location at varying elevations, trajectories and velocities. The projectile machine can also be used during various activities relating to the practice of various endeavors in which an article is projected in a desired trajectory. The projectile machine may be supported from a support post for the backboard and goal for use as a home unit.

Abstract: A stacker for stacking articles, particularly blister packs, into stacks of goods, including a goods feeder, a primary packing unit and a unit for supplying the stacks for secondary packing or processing. The packing unit has a goods magazine with a goods support, on which the articles inserted in the magazine may be deposited to form stacks of goods. The goods magazine has a first goods support and a second goods support, the first support being arranged above the stack of goods until the stack resting on the second support is removed. A further stack may be piled up on the first support and lowered into the removal position following the removal of the stack located below it.

Abstract: Microcapsules involving a wall of chitin or chitin derivatives or of polyhydroxylated polyamines or one of their salts, with the wall sheathing a hydrophobic substance, are prepared by forming a hydrophobic phase emulsion of the hydrophobic substance in an aqueous phase containing an anionic surfactant capable of causing insolubilization of chitosan or chitosan derivatives or polyhydroxylated polyamines, mixing the emulsion with a chitosan or chitosan derivative or polyhydroxylated polyamine organic salt so as to cause the coacervation of the chitosan or the chitosan derivatives or the polyhydroxylated polyamines around the droplets of the hydrophobic phase, subjecting the chitosan or chitosan derivative or the polyhydroxylated polyamine coacervate to an acetylation or crosslinking reaction and recovering the microcapsules, and are applicable to cosmetic compositions incorporating sunscreens.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device feeds back a signal made by detecting a data sensing when reading a memory chip, precharges a local data bus within a short time, performs a high-speed operation, and enhances a burst characteristic and AC characteristic responsive to the burst characteristic. The semiconductor memory device detects a sensing moment of a data generated from a local data bus in case of a read operation by using a data bus sense-amplifier unit. At this time, the detection signal precharges a local data bus and its related signals until the next data is generated.

Abstract: An apparatus for sensing a current direction of an input signal and amplifying the sensed input signal to a logic level in use for semiconductor memory devices includes a current-direction sensing ad amplifying means for sensing a current direction of the input signal and amplifying the input signal in response to a sensing control signal to output a sensed and amplified signal, and a voltage level shift means for receiving a reference voltage from an external circuit and shifting a voltage level of the sensed and amplified signal to output a level shifted signal, thereby preventing an erroneous operation therein and improving a data access time.

Abstract: A management system has a hierarchical structure of interconnected management authorities controlling communication network resources. The system also includes user interfaces. Each authority has a number of agents which communicate internally with other agents and externally with other agents in a uniform manner using KQML semantics. Agents may be intelligent or simply reactive. Generally, reactive agents are located within a platform part of an authority and intelligent agents are located within the controlling part of an authority. Agents within the controlling part are grouped into functional components to provide FCAPS functionality.

Abstract: A method and a system for magnetic resonance imaging using echo planar method enable obtaining MRI images reduced in ghost artifacts. The magnetic resonance imaging system realizing the magnetic resonance imaging method includes a gradient coil for fast switching (inverting) a gradient magnetic field in a magnetostatic field applied to an object to be analyzed by a magnetostatic field generator, a receiver for receiving magnetic resonant signals from atomic nuclei of the object to be analyzed as echo signals necessary for filling a k-space, k-space data developer for developing the signals converted into a digital form over the a k-space as echo data, data collector for collecting echo data of the same phase encoding data in two frequency encoding directions for about half the k-space, and imager for making an image by classifying the echo data by frequency encoding direction, performing Fourier transformation separately to obtain images, and adding absolute number processed images to improve S/N.

Abstract: A mounting system for securing planting units in planting machines, each unit including at least a portion removably secured to a carrier beam, the system allowing to quickly and simply change the distance between working units in order to adapt the machine to a better use thereof the beam having at least one slot extending along the beam and receiving a bolt connected to a curved plate bearing against a rear face of the beam, and to the beam, the bolt passing through the slot of the beam.

Abstract: A multi-purpose impact sensor, preferably used in burglar-alarm systems for automobiles or in security systems for access control areas, is disclosed. In the multi-purpose impact sensor, an anode plate having a surface area is set within a metal case, while an elastic and oscillatable cathode plate, having a high restitution, is set within the case at a position above the anode plate. An annular spacer, having a predetermined thickness, is positioned between the anode and cathode plates. Anode and cathode holding rings stably hold the anode and cathode plates at positions above and under the two plates, thus accomplishing a stable arrangement of the annular spacer and the two plates within the case. A PCB is positioned under the anode holding ring. An amplifying device is positioned between the PCB and the anode plate. The multi-purpose impact sensor of this invention has a simple construction, is reduced in size and accomplishes a desired operational reliability of such a system.

Abstract: An analog-to-digital converter is provided. The analog-to-digital converter capable of increasing the processing speed of the converter by using a number of SAR registers.

Abstract: The known antenna connectors for transmitting RF-signals from an outside antenna to a portable telephone includes a connecting cable (8), one end of which is connected to the outside antenna (11) and the second end which is connected with a circuit (4), which capacitively or inductively transmits the RF-signals from the outside antenna to a main antenna of the telephone. In order to improve the coupling performance said circuit consists of a meander formed loop (4) of conductive material, which loop (4) is arranged on a substrate (5) of non conducting material and in one end (6) is connected with the connecting cable (7). The cable has a screen (10) which is connected with a ground element (9), and couples with the ground plane of the telephone, whereat the meander formed loop is placed beside main antenna (11) when transmitting RF-signals.

Abstract: A method for forming a layer of hemispherical silicon grains having a desired density and a desired shape in order to increase the surface area of the storage electrode of a capacitor. The method involves the formation of a thin oxide film over an under silicon layer to be formed with hemispherical silicon grains, so that the formation of those hemispherical silicon grains can be carried out in such a manner that the hemispherical silicon grains have a desired density and a desired shape under given conditions irrespective of whether or not the under silicon layer is doped with impurity ions and the crystalline structure of the under silicon layer.

Abstract: An electronic control unit for the control of automatic watering systems having plural lines comprising an electronic circuit with a programmable processing unit for the control of a plurality of different watering lines. A manually operated selector, preferably of the rotary type, is provided, that is settable in a plurality of selectionable positions, to each one of which a specific watering cycle for the lines corresponds. By acting on the selector and on a start button, it is possible to modify the programming of the processing unit in order to associate with each single line a respective watering cycle different from the ones otherwise selectable by means of the selector.

Abstract: A wheel balance weight attached to a wheel of an automobile. The weight body has an engaging groove with which one end portion of the engaging member engages. Opened end portions of the weight body defining the engaging groove are caulked over the one end portion to form pawl portions. Thus, the one end of the engaging member is fixed to the engaging groove of the weight body.

Abstract: A digital video effects apparatus is arranged to generate a digital video effect by interpolating the values of parameters governing the effect, according to a given function, between time points corresponding to selected frames of a video signal and at which the parameters are fixed at selected values. The apparatus is organised in such a manner that the values of parameters are stored in exclusive timelines enabling the time points at which the parameter values are fixed to be adjusted without reference to other parameters governing the same video effect.

Abstract: A dryer for removing surface moisture from a pelletized product and more specifically a dryer which is constructed with dimensions enabling it to effectively centrifugally remove surface moisture from pellets of resin material received from an underwater pelletizer. The dryer is capable of operating at very low rates and easily cleaned with its overall size enabling it to be effectively used for small operations, especially laboratory applications.

Abstract: The anti-fuse circuit includes three sub-blocks: a multiplexer having inputs of control signals and addresses and yielding the activation of a programming signal and program addresses; a programming voltage generator consisting of an oscillator and a charge pump; and an anti-fuse unit circuits for the program/read of anti-fuse states. For an anti-fuse program at the special test mode, a program address generation circuit having inputs of control signals and addresses activates the programming voltage generator and makes a special or program address for selection of anti-fuse. In the normal mode, the program address generation circuit and an internal power generator remain at an inactive state. In anti-fuse unit circuit, the program address and the programming voltage signal from the programming voltage generator serve to switch the terminal of the anti-fuse up to a programming voltage level when the anti-fuse is selected for programming of anti-fuse elements.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided mutant human growth hormone proteins which exhibit enhanced affinity for growth hormone but lowered hormone activity, base sequences encoding the same and their production processes as well as uses of said proteins. The proteins according to the present invention, with their enhanced affinities for the growth hormone receptor, can inhibit the binding of growth hormone to its receptor, while they retain lowered growth hormone activities, thus finding application as a medicament for the treatment of acromegaly and gigantism.