Abstract: Method and system for batching of supplied objects in batches using one or more robots and a plurality of conveyors in such a manner that a batch fulfils predefined criteria as regards the number of objects, weight, orientation and/or type(s) of objects.

Abstract: A method of processing a sound signal in an audio amplification device using frequency transposition, the method including the steps of: (a) receiving (11) an input sound signal, (b) determining (19) gains for amplifying the input sound signal at a plurality of input frequencies, (c) transposing (20) one or more of the input frequencies of the amplified sound signal to generate one or more output signals at transposed frequencies, (d) determining (31-33) the presence of an undesired feedback signal component resulting from the amplification and frequency transposition of the input sound signal at the input frequencies, and (e) correcting (34) the output signal at each of the transposed frequencies to compensate for the presence of the undesired feedback signal component.

Abstract: A clip for bridging a longitudinal gap between a pair of grid tee lengths, the clip having a cruciform shape in plan view formed by a set of four integral arms, one pair of the arms extending along a first line in opposite directions from a center of the clip, and another pair of arms extending along a line perpendicular to said first line in opposite directions from the center of the clip, said arms when oriented for installation having an inverted U-shape cross-section proportioned to fit over a respective one of four intersecting lengths of grid tees having an inverted T-shape with a reinforcing hollow bulb at its upper edge, at least one of said arms having a longitudinally extending fastener receiving slot and other of said arms having locations for receiving respective fasteners, said slot and receiving locations each being arranged to receive a fastener and allow the fastener to be anchored into the bulb of an associated tee, said slot being arranged to allow its respective grid tee length to telescope

Abstract: A screening machine for screening bulk material and the like comprising a housing and two sidewalls at which a screen deck is disposed, the screen deck comprising cross-members mounted on the sidewalls and longitudinal members which are mounted on the cross-members and receive an exchangeable screen lining. Said longitudinal members are clamped to the cross-members by means of removable mounting ties from two different directions.

Abstract: A purpose of the present invention is to provide an acoustic apparatus capable of automatically setting a gain which is suitable for both an averaged signal strength of input voice and an instantaneous signal strength thereof, capable of easily recognizing an effect by a user, which is achieved by switching a turn-ON and a turn-OFF of an automatic gain variable operation, and further capable of readily recognizing a change in gain values by the user. The acoustic apparatus is provided with a gain setting unit (20) for setting a gain from an averaged voice strength within a predetermined time period, and another gain setting unit (22) for setting a gain in response to an instantaneous signal strength thereof; and the acoustic apparatus adjusts a signal strength of an audio input signals (Si) based upon a gain “C” obtained by multiplying a gain “A” by another gain “B.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conductive material consisting of an alloy that contains copper, for use as a plug-in or clip connection. Said material comprises a cover layer that is deposited on at least some sections of the contact surface, said layer consisting at least of a support layer and an adhesive layer. The anti-friction layer has a carbon content greater or less than 40 and less than or equal to 70 atomic percent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display film that may be transferred by lamination or otherwise onto a substrate. The display film is formed of a stack of layers that can include different types, arrangements, and functionality within the stack depending upon factors including the characteristics of the substrate (e.g., upper or lower, transparent or opaque, substrates) and addressing of the display (e.g., active or passive matrix, electrical or optical addressing). The layers of the stacked display film include one or more electrode layers and one or more liquid crystal layers and, in addition, may include various combinations of an adhesive layer, preparation layer, casting layer, light absorbing layer, insulation layers, and protective layers. The liquid crystal layer can include cholesteric or other liquid crystal material. The liquid crystal layer can be a dispersion of liquid crystal in a polymer matrix formed by a variety of techniques.

Abstract: A device for transfer of items, in particular food items such as pieces of meat, with the device having a base part using a vacuum source, a conveyor belt having a plurality of openings formed in the conveyor belt, a driver for the conveyor belt and a support adapted for supporting the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is arranged in a path or course such that the conveyor belt is supported by the support. Further, the base part has a first part corresponding to a vacuum transport zone and a second part corresponding to a friction transport zone. The invention also relates to a method of transferring items, in particular food items such as pieces of meat.

Abstract: An object detector includes a brightness change calculating section (103) that calculates the change in brightness in an image, a three-dimensional object detecting section (105) that uses three-dimensional information measured from a plurality of images to detect a three-dimensional object, an object candidate extracting section (106) that refers to the three-dimensional object detection results and the brightness change calculation result to extract a moving object candidate area and a still object candidate area, and an object judging section (107) that judges whether or not the candidate area is an object. In this way, the object detector refers to the change in brightness in the area detected as a three-dimensional object to judge whether the detected three-dimensional object is a moving object or a still object. Therefore, a still object in the image can be accurately detected without using background difference processing.

Abstract: An object is to provide a semiconductor chip manufacturing method capable of removing test patterns in a higher efficiency in simple steps, while a general-purpose characteristic can be secured. In a method in which a semiconductor wafer 1 having integrated circuits 3 formed in a plurality of chip regions and test patterns 4 formed in scribe lines 2a is divided by a plasma etching process so as to manufacture individual semiconductor chips, laser light 5a is irradiated from the side of a circuit forming plane 1a so as to remove the test patterns 4; and thereafter, under such a condition that a circuit protection seat 6 is adhered onto a circuit forming plane 1a, a rear plane of the circuit forming plane 1a is mechanically thinned; a mask-purpose seat is adhered onto the rear plane 1b of the semiconductor wafer 1 after the plane thinning process; and then, a plasma dicing-purpose mask is work-processed by irradiating laser light.

Abstract: Known bottom rails fulfill the requirements stiffness and adjustability at the time of installation, but a noted inequality in the load on the individual raising cord cannot be corrected without a complex dismantling of the bottom rail. According to the invention the bottom rail is suspended in clips (7) that on the one hand holds the lowermost slat (5) and the raising cords (4), on the other hand has means (10) so that the tightening of the raising cords may be adjusted individually.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a probe tip for use in a scanning probe microscope, includes the steps of: forming a triangular prism provided with a passivation film by patterning a {111} general silicon wafer, the passivation film being deposited on two sidewalls of the triangular prism; etching the silicon wafer to make the triangular prism into a probe tip of a triangular pyramid shape; and removing the passivation film.

Abstract: After a film layer 6 formed from a die attach film 4 and a UV tape 5 has been provided as a mask on a semiconductor wafer 1, boundary trenches 7 for partitioning semiconductor elements 2 formed on a circuit pattern formation surface 1a are formed in the film layer 6, thereby making a surface 1c of a semiconductor wafer 1 exposed. The exposed surface 1c of the semiconductor wafer 1 in the boundary trenches 7 is etched by means of plasma of a fluorine-based gas, and the semiconductor wafer 1 is sliced into semiconductor chips 1? along the boundary trenches 7.

Abstract: A ceiling panel is provided for use in a grid-type suspended ceiling, wherein the grid includes a plurality of spaced grid runners. The ceiling panel comprises a tile base with perimeter segments and perimeter profiles along at least a portion of at least two of the perimeter segments. Each profile is supportable by the grid runners during suspension. A facing material is secured across the perimeter segments, and extends beyond the perimeter profiles in order to at least partially conceal two of the grid runners when the tile is suspended from the two grid runners and viewed from below.

Abstract: Method and system for transferring items (2) from an inlet flow or a bulk of items at a first area to a second area, from which the items are transferred in an orderly flow of items, whereby a plurality of gripping means (18) are used for transferring said items and whereby said method comprises the steps of moving at least one of said plurality of gripping means (18) towards at least part of said first area or vice versa, engaging one of said items by said at least one of said plurality of gripping means (18), moving said engaged item away from said first area, or vice versa, placing said engaged item at a selected position, and whereby said item is moved away from said second area in an orderly flow with at least one further item handled by another of said plurality of gripping means.

Abstract: An air dam is made of flexible cells installed adjacent to one another so that the air darn is capable of installation in many deflecting configurations on a vehicle and can also deflect under impact. The air dam system may be capable of being deployed at higher speeds while being stowed under the frame of the truck when the truck is operating on rough road surfaces to reduce the potential for air dam damage. The air dam system can be actuated pneumatically and when deployed tends to reduce aerodynamic drag by altering the path of airflow under and/or immediately around a vehicle. Other methods of actuation such as hydraulic or mechanical components may also be used with the air dam system. Alternatively, the air dam cells may be stationary and include an inflated bladder and/or flexible sleeve mounted adjacent to one another on an air dam frame.

Abstract: Counterweight, connectable to a washing machine tub (2), comprising an hollow shell (3) of U-shaped cross-section for containing a concrete ballast mass (4) poured therein, said shell (3) is integrally provided in one piece with two foldable members (5) adapted to close enlarged lower portions (6) of said shell (4) in order to encapsulate said concrete ballast mass (4).

Abstract: An under bump metal film formed on a substrate includes a diffusion-resistant barrier layer made of a platinum group metal film, and an aluminum-based stress relaxation layer formed under the diffusion-resistant barrier layer.

Abstract: A display has a closed body, a display panel, an inactive propeller, an inactive magnet and a driving assembly. The closed body has an inner cavity and liquid. The display panel is mounted around by the closed body. The inactive propeller is mounted rotatably in the inner cavity and has multiple blades to agitate the liquid. The inactive magnet is mounted securely in the inactive propeller. The driving assembly is mounted on the closed body outside the inner cavity and has a power unit, a shaft and an active magnet. The active magnet is attached to the shaft and corresponds to the inactive magnet. With the magnetic force between the active and inactive magnets, the power is transmitted into the closed body without any physical contact. Therefore, the closed body does not require any waterproof structures and the liquid maintains clean and isolated from the outer environment.