Abstract: A system and method for automatically blending gases, comprising an input device for receiving predetermined mixed gas concentration data from the user, a plurality of gas inlet valves which allow a plurality of gas flows to enter a homogenizing chamber for mixing the plurality of gas flows into a mixed gas, at least one gas sensor for detecting the concentration of one or more components of the mixed gas and generating at least one output signal representative thereof; and a manager for receiving the at least one output signal and comparing the at least one output signal with the predetermined mixed gas concentration data and in response generating a signal to at least one gas inlet valve to modify the plurality of gas flows to maintain the desired mixed gas concentration.

Abstract: The following invention relates to phenyl-linked polybenzoxazoles having terminal, aryl- or heteroaryl-attached cyanate groups which can be used for adhesive bonding and as dielectrics, especially for electronic components, and to a process for preparing them.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for facilitating user choices among complex alternatives utilize conjoint analysis to simplify choices to be made by the user. A selector tool presents a user with a first and second series of choices relating to attributes of products or services available to the user. A utilities calculation engine calculates the relative utility of each of the products or services to the user and presents output to the user, which indicates the relative utility of each of the products or services. The user can then select the product or service that has the highest utility value for the user based on the calculated relative utility values.

Abstract: An endoscopic clip applier is adapted to retain a plurality of polymeric latching clips in an elongate assembly, and includes a jaw assembly for applying a polymeric latching clip. The jaw assembly extends from the distal end of the elongate assembly. A clip feeding member is moveable between a proximal position and a distal position to advance clips in the clip applier and to feed a clip from the distal end of the elongate assembly to the jaw assembly. Additionally, a jaw actuating member is moveable between a proximal position and a distal position, and includes cam surfaces for closing the jaw assembly. The actuator assembly actuates the clip feeding member to advance clips in the clip-containing elongate assembly and into the jaw assembly and subsequently advances the jaw actuating member to close the jaw assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode arrangement for charge storage with an external trench electrode (202; 406), embodied along the wall of a trench provided in a substrate (401) and electrically insulated on both sides in the trench by a first and a second dielectric (104; 405, 409); an internal trench electrode (201; 410), serving as counter-electrode to the external trench electrode (201; 406) and insulated by the second dielectric (104; 409) and a substrate electrode (201; 403), which is insulated by the first dielectric (104; 405) outside the trench, which serves as counter-electrode to the external trench electrode (202; 406) and is connected to the internal trench electrode (201; 410) in the upper trench region.

Abstract: The invention relates to two methods for reading and two methods for storing data, and also to an apparatus for compressing data and decompressing data which are provided for storage by a computer system 51 on a bulk memory 60 of the random access type, which computer system provides the data for storage on a bulk memory on the basis of the rules of a file system, where the data are organized in data blocks, where the data blocks contain organization information for managing the data blocks and contain the user information which is to be stored, where cohesive user information areas can be distributed over a plurality of data blocks which are then concatenated to one another using their organization information.

Abstract: A signaling message processing and routing node transmits and receives short message service (SMS) data packets via a communications network. The routing node includes an SMS message discrimination module that determines whether an unwanted or spam SMS message is being sent to a receiving or called party. Unwanted SMS messages are discarded and consequently not delivered to their intended recipient. As a result, mobile subscribers and network nodes are shielded from unwanted SMS traffic. The SMS message discrimination module also includes a provisioning interface that allows end users and network operators to control SMS message discrimination criteria.

Abstract: A method is provided for storing data in a memory device having memory cells arranged in memory cell rows and memory cell columns. The method can include a step for providing redundant memory cells in the memory device. The method can also include a step for localizing defective cells. Further, the method can include a step of accessing the redundant memory cells by means of a predeterminable access mode. The method can also include a step of bypassing defective memory cells of the memory device in a manner dependent on the predeterminable access mode during operation of the memory device for accessing redundant memory cells and for replacement by redundant memory cells. Further, the method can include a step for providing redundant memory cells for storing additional information describing a defect correction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inhibiting retroviral integrase in a subject in need of such treatment. The method comprises administering to the subject an effective retroviral integrase inhibiting amount of a bis-benzimidazole compound such as bis[5-amidino-2-benzimidazolyl]methane, 1,2-bis[5-amidino-2-benzimidazolyl]ethane, 1,2-bis[5-amidino-2-benzimidazolyl]ethene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A method for combatting retroviral infections is also disclosed.

Abstract: An ACS unit is proposed for a Viterbi decoder, which, in order to determine the path metrics of two states of a time step in a trellis diagram, compares the difference (&Ggr;) between the path metrics of the two states (19, 20) which are linked via branches to these two states in the form of a butterfly structure, of the preceding time step in the trellis diagram, with the difference (&Lgr;) between the corresponding branch metrics. The structure of the ACS unit is simplified in that the mathematical signals (sg(&Ggr;), sg(&Lgr;)) of the two differences are also evaluated.

Abstract: An automotive tufted carpet with improved acoustic properties is formed with a two-part primary backing. The first backing layer is formed of a woven or non-woven material, and the second backing layer is formed of a microfilament spunlaced material possessing sound absorbing acoustic properties. The first backing layer and second backing layer are thermobonded together with an adhesive web positioned therebetween to form the two-part primary backing. Tufts of yarn are then sewn through the two-part primary backing. The resulting acoustically enhanced automotive tufted carpet may be backcoated or precoated, and may have a secondary backing adhered thereto as a matter of choice.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interconnect structure for an integrated circuit (1) having a first interconnect (B1; B1′; B1″), which is composed of a plurality of interconnect sections (A11-A16; A11′-A16′; A11″-A14″) lying in a first and a second interconnect plane (M0, M1); and a second interconnect (B2; B2′; B2″), which runs adjacent to the first interconnect (B1; B1′; B1″) and which is composed of a plurality of interconnect sections (A21-A25; A21′-A25′; A21″-A23″) lying in the first and second interconnect planes (M0, M1); the first and second interconnects (B1; B1′; B1″; B2; B2′; B2″) being offset with respect to one another in the longitudinal direction in such a way that the interconnect sections (A12, A14, A16; A12′, A14′, A16′; A12″, A14″) of the first interconnect (B1; B1′; B1″) which lie in the first interconnect plane (M0) run at least in secti

Abstract: Latency time circuit for an S-DRAM (1), which is clocked by a high-frequency clock signal (CLK), for producing a delayed data enable signal for synchronous data transfer through a data path (38) of the S-DRAM (1), having a controllable latency time generator (57) for delaying a decoded external data enable signal (PAR) with an adjustable latency time, which a comparison circuit (60) which compares a cycle time (tcycle) of the high-frequency clock signal (CLK) with a predetermined signal delay time of the data path (38), and reduces the latency time of the latency time generator (57) by the cycle time if the signal delay time of the data path (38) is greater than the cycle time (tcycle) of the clock signal (CLK)

Abstract: Tracking circuit for tracking the voltage potential of an insulation well for the insulation of an integrated component (1) embedded in the insulation well, the voltage potential of the insulation well being tracked in a manner dependent on a signal voltage output by the integrated transistor (1) in such a way that the voltage difference between the output signal voltage and the tracked voltage potential is lower than a predetermined breakdown voltage (UDA) between the integrated transistor (1) and the insulation well.

Abstract: A method is disclosed which provides a high throughput method for assigning plausible functions to unknown sequence entries in a particular database. The method was used herein to identify lectin proteins which can be found in specific tissues of the rice plant.

Abstract: Methods and systems for distributing signaling messages among multiple processors for stateful processing and/or sequenced processing of the messages on a per sequence basis are disclosed. A signaling message is received and it is determined whether the signaling message requires stateful and/or sequenced processing. If the signaling message requires stateful and/or sequenced processing, a sequence identifier is computed for the signaling message. The sequence identifier is unique on a per sequence basis. The sequence identifier is then used to distribute the signaling message to an application processor for stateful and/or sequenced processing.

Abstract: An inorganic liquid or glass of hybrid composition including an inorganic component; and a template component, wherein the inorganic component and the template component are present in composition in a ratio that provides an intermediate range structural order to the composition. The intermediate range structural order results in the formation of metallotropic liquid crystals and anisotropic glasses. Methods of preparing the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A reactive dye compound comprising: (a) at least one chromophore moiety; (b) at least one SO2C2H4 group which is attached to the chromophore moiety either directly via the sulphur atom of the SO2C2H4 group or via a linking group L; characterized in that at least one SO2C2H4 group is substituted on its terminal carbon atom with at least one Y group wherein Y is derived from a hydrated aldehyde, a hydrated ketone, a hydrated alpha-hydroxy ketone or the hydrated form of formic acid, and linked via one of its oxygen atoms to the terminal carbon of the SO2C2H4 group thereby forming a hemiacetal.

Abstract: A sputter transport device comprises a sealed chamber, a negatively-biased target cathode holder disposed in the chamber, and a substrate holder disposed in the chamber and spaced at a distance from the target cathode. A target cathode is bonded to the target cathode holder. A magnetron assembly is disposed in the chamber proximate to the target cathode. A negatively-biased, non-thermionic electron/plasma injector assembly is disposed between the target cathode and the substrate holder. The injector assembly fluidly communicates with a gas source and includes a plurality of hollow cathodes. Each hollow cathode includes an orifice communicating with the chamber. The device can be used to produce thin-films and ultra-thick materials in polycrystalline, single-crystal and epitaxial forms, and thus to produce articles and devices that are useful as metallic or insulating coatings, and as bulk semiconductor and optoelectronic materials.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of poly-o-hydroxy amides (PHAs) for adhesively bonding articles or materials, especially components used in the semiconductor industry, such as chips and wafers, a process for adhesively bonding materials, especially chips and/or wafers, chip and/or wafer stacks produced by the process, and adhesive compositions which comprise the poly-o-hydroxy amides of the formula (I).