Abstract: A digital receiver automatically detects and non-coherently demodulates a multiplicity of interfering digitally modulated signals transmitted simultaneously at approximately the same carrier frequency. The receiver includes one or more antenna inputs (e.g., polarization and/or space diverse), a parameter estimator module, and a multiuser detector for estimating the data transmitted by each interfering signals and adapted to operate with at least one of a MUD algorithm with partially quantized prior information and a MUD algorithm based on prewhitened data.

Abstract: The present invention is for a high quality digital FM radio system that utilizes the subcarrier band to generate digital audio signals. The hybrid FM radio system utilizes the subcarrier band to transmit the digital FM signals that are synchronized to the analog FM signals. The receiver processes both the analog and digital signals and a high quality FM signal results. The receiver may switch between the traditional analog signal and the higher quality digital signal automatically to present the best possible audio to the user.

Abstract: A microperforated packaging material for use in modifying or controlling the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and/out of a fresh produce container, where the microperforations are specifically tailored in size, location and number for the specific produce. The packaging system specifically tailors microperforated containers and packaging for particular produce to optimally preserve the produce, using a method of making registered microperforations on the packaging material using a CO2 laser and a sensor mechanism.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and kit for the installation of a replacement candle insert holder in a decorative candle are disclosed. A cup like holder is securely anchored into the core of a decorative wax candle after manufacture of the candle. The holder can be installed either by the consumer, retailer, or manufacturer of the candle. Replacement candles may then be inserted into the holder and burned without consuming the decorative outer candle.

Abstract: A colorimeter that uses its flexible power/electronic cable as a mounting mechanism is disclosed. The colorimeter can be placed against a target screen, suspended by the cable, where the cable in turn drapes over the top of the display cabinet. A slidable weight can be coupled to the cable to hold a selected position. Alternatively, a slotted suction cup can be used to hold the selected position. A leaf spring can be installed to provide a slight bias force to the backside of the colorimeter, thereby ensuring the colorimeter lays flush to the target screen in the presence of disruptive conditions and anomalies. The colorimeter can further be configured with a low impact suction cup array mount. The colorimeter assembly can be configured with an FOV that corresponds to that of a human, and with self-aligning optical qualities that provide a colorimeter with high SNR.

Abstract: A tension member comprising a plurality of fiber filaments gathered into a plurality of strands. The filaments run close together, and a protective sheath is provided around the strands. Each strand is coated on the exterior thereof with a strand sheath of a material having a low friction coefficient, permitting the strands to move longitudinally in relation to one another and independently of each other.

Abstract: In order to avoid signal disturbances at communications through electric high power cables for supply of electric power to offshore installations, power cables that are galvanically insulated from each other are used. For example this may be done by supplying power at two single-phase pairs and use one conductor in every pair as signal conductor or by using a three-phase cable plus a single conductor.

Abstract: GaAs substrates with compositionally graded buffer layers for matching lattice constants with high-Indium semiconductor materials such as quantum well infrared photoconductor devices and thermo photo voltaic devices are disclosed.

Abstract: A colorimeter device and fabrication techniques are disclosed. The assembly and configuration of the device operates to maximize signal-to-noise ratio, as well as to provide an optimal field of view (e.g., such as an FOV that simulates that of the human eye). Geometric elements and features of the design, in conjunction with the assembly procedure, assure precise alignment of optical elements including sensors, filters, and other elements within the enclosure and optical path.

Abstract: Techniques for precise removal of offset charge associated with the reset switch of an integration circuit are disclosed. Offset cancellation circuitry includes a single reset offset subtraction circuit and a replica integrator, which is configured identically to the integrators to be offset cancelled. An offset charge is generated by the circuitry and capacitively coupled to the target integrators. This generated offset charge causes voltage at the input node of each target integrator to substantially match the desired starting voltage level of the targeted integration process. Minimal additional space and circuitry is needed. All of the undesired offset charge is cancelled, without canceling any of the desired input current.

Abstract: A multi-wavelength optical communication system includes a number of emitters each of which emits radiation at a different wavelength; a plurality of the detectors each of which senses radiation at a different wavelength corresponding to the radiation from one of the emitters and a shared waveguide including a scattering medium to transmit emitted radiation to the detectors.

Abstract: A multi-level framework that allows an application to be developed independent of the chip or board, and any dependency is built in as part of the framework of the field programmable device (FPD). A shell configuration called a ‘wrapper’ has a standard look, feel and form factor that provides the interface between the high density language (HDL) application and a standardized and board independent HDL shell, thus isolating the HDL core. A second wrapper is a board specific HDL shell that interacts with the standardized shell. Any application that has the same look, feel and form factor has a common interface that allows various system boards to communicate, providing a mechanism for creating a HDL application component independent of the hardware. An outer shell binds the system to some board and talks to the application program interface (API) layer and the code layer to the outside world, such as the operating system.

Abstract: A system of manufacturing to incorporate protective materials with high cut and puncture resistance into standard safety and apparel products including gloves, to create a highly effective and low cost system of producing safety garments while preserving the characteristics of the original garment. This includes attaching a cut and puncture resistant protective liner or multiple liners to the inside or outside of or within a garment such as a glove by means of adhesives or stitching. The liner may be a protective liner with cut resistance greater than 450 lbs per inch/thickness and/or puncture resistance greater than 50 lbs per inch/thickness depending on the application requirement for protection and dexterity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ski edge profile made from steel. To further improve the sliding properties compared to the ski edge profiles which are known from the prior art, according to the invention it is proposed for the ski edge profile to consist of a steel alloy with a relatively low thermal conductivity.

Abstract: Techniques for multiple access differential frequency-hopped spread spectrum (MA-DFHSS) aided by multiuser detection (MUD) are disclosed. An initial DFH decoding is performed to provide data estimates for each user represented in a received co-channel signal. Interference cancellation is then performed using MUD, thereby providing an interference-cancelled signal. Data estimates remaining are then re-decoded. Iteration on the interference cancellation and re-decoding can be carried out to satisfy a particular rule of iteration, although iteration is not always necessary. The final decoded signal can then be provided to its destination.

Abstract: A fabric system for producing at least a woven fabric of controlled modulus or elongation in the MD or warp axis, has a core layer which is the main structural element, and may have one or more woven cover fabrics adhesively bonded with an off axis configuration to one or both sides of the core layer. In a preferred embodiment the core fabric is covered with at least one off axis fabric on both sides. The cover fabrics may also have resin or film top layers laminated or coated on their outside surfaces, for mechanical performance or UV protection or both.

Abstract: A system for non-invasive treatment of a patient's trabecular meshwork to treat primary open-angle glaucoma. The system and technique applies energy directly to media within clogged spaces in a patient's trabecular meshwork to increase aqueous outflow facility by (i) localization of microimplantable bodies carrying a selected exogenous chromophore, such as particles with a gold surface, in deeper regions of the trabecular meshwork, and (ii) irradiation of the microimplantables with a selected coherent wavelength having a power level and pulse duration that is strongly absorbed by the surfaces of the microimplantables.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molded article laminated with fabric wherein a thermoplastic resin (A) has a fabric, made up of fibers of a highly heat resisting thermoplastic resin (B), adhered to the surface thereof, wherein the thermoplastic resin (A) of the molding contains the highly heat resisting thermoplastic resin (B) constituting the fibers and wherein the highly heat resisting thermoplastic resin (B) is present as a microdispersion of melt-blended minute particles in the thermoplastic resin (A), and a method not only for reprocessing the mold flashes at the time of the preparation of molded articles laminated with fabric but also for reprocessing the defective molded articles laminated with fabric which come from the production line and are destined to be discarded.