Abstract: A motion simulator theater equipped with a passenger carrying apparatus. Passengers move into a boarding space where they board the passenger carrying apparatus, while the passenger carrying apparatus is in a first or boarding position. The theater may be designed so that when in the boarding space, the passengers see no indication that they are in a motion simulation theater. After the passengers have boarded, the carrying apparatus is moved into a second or viewing position, where passengers view 2D or 3D visual images displayed on a screen. This movement may be achieved by lifting or lowering the passenger carrying apparatus from cables or chains attached to a lifting system near the top of the theater. In this design, the movement is substantially vertical. The passenger carrying apparatus typically has multiple rows of seats, which may tilt front to back, optionally with actuators behind the seats to create the impression of forward movement.

Abstract: A graphical user interface for configuring parameters associated with a portable infrared imager is provided. The interface can be used to manually or automatically set range and span parameters. The interface can also be used to configure one or more alarms to notify a user that a detected temperature is outside a predetermined range. In some embodiments, a non-linear temperature scale can be displayed.

Abstract: In a method for processing of color information of a document provided with noise characters and usable characters, a digital image of the document is generated comprised of image points. At least one image region of a first type is selected corresponding to a region of the document that contains noise characters but no usable characters. A brightness value range based on brightness value ranges of image points of the first type is established. For saturation values of image points of the first type whose brightness values lie in the established brightness value range, a frequency with which these saturation values occur in the image region of the first type is determined. Based on these saturation values whose determined frequency exceeds a predetermined value, a saturation value range containing these saturation values is established.

Abstract: A decision feedback equalizer (DFE) architecture uses feedback samples that are over-sampled with respect to the symbol rate. On-baud feedback samples are quantized with a slicer, while off-baud samples are linear, IIR samples. Both forward and feedback filters are fractionally-spaced, but adapted only at the baud instances.

Abstract: A powerful, scaleable, and reconfigurable image processing system and method of processing data therein is described. This general purpose, reconfigurable engine with toroidal topology, distributed memory, and wide bandwidth I/O are capable of solving real applications at real-time speeds. The reconfigurable image processing system can be optimized to efficiently perform specialized computations, such as real-time video and audio processing. This reconfigurable image processing system provides high performance via high computational density, high memory bandwidth, and high I/O bandwidth. Generally, the reconfigurable image processing system and its control structure include a homogeneous array of 16 field programmable gate arrays (FPGA) and 16 static random access memories (SRAM) arranged in a partial torus configuration. The reconfigurable image processing system also includes a PCI bus interface chip, a clock control chip, and a datapath chip. It can be implemented in a single board.

Abstract: A method of modifying the software configuration of a storage system includes receiving a download package at the storage system via a network connection. The download package is for use in performing a software installation process in the storage system and includes an archive of files and a metadata entity appended to the archive. The metadata entity includes a first set of metadata. The method further includes using the first set of metadata in the storage system to perform a set of preliminary checks for the software installation process.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for cleaning or processing a workpiece, a process gas is brought into contact with the workpiece by diffusion through a heated liquid layer on the workpiece, and by bulk transport achieved by entraining the gas in a liquid stream, spray or jet impinging on the workpiece. The process gas, which may be ozone, is entrained in the liquid via entrainment nozzles. Use of entrainment and diffusion together increases the amount of gas available for reaction at the workpiece surface, increases the reaction rate, and decreases required process times.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for suppressing circuit noise due to parasitic elements in switch mode power supplies. The presented embodiments use actively controlled damping devices such as controllable resistors, current sources, and tri-state power devices to achieve required damping and to minimize power loss.

Abstract: A method for treating pulmonary hypertension and other diseases involving a defect in collagen metabolism, by administration of an effective amount of a liposome encapsulated copolymer conjugate antifibrotic composition, is disclosed. The antifibrotic agent is preferably a proline analog, such as cis-4-hydroxy-L-proline (cHyp). Consistent, high loadings (>98%) of the antifibrotic agent are achieved by first forming a dipeptide with L-lysine, after which the dipeptide is copolymerized with the polymer component to form the copolymer conjugate. The polymer is preferably poly(ethylene glycol) having a weight average molecular weight of from about 500 to about 15,000. There is thus provided the efficient delivery and rateable release of the antifibrotic agent to inhibit collagen accumulation and thereby treat the diseases involved.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing a workpiece in a micro-environment includes a workpiece housing connected to a motor for rotation. The workpiece housing forms a substantially closed processing chamber where processing fluids are distributed across at least one face of the workpiece by centrifugal force generated during rotation of the housing. The housing may also be detached from the motor and moved to another location. The housing consequently serves as a processing chamber, as well as a storage or transport chamber.

Abstract: An interactive multimedia game conducted by a live human host is described. The game is played in rounds. In each round, the game poses question to teams of players. Team players select answers to each question posed and input their answers using player terminals. There may be more than one answer to the multimedia question posed, and the team players must pick all of the answers. The multimedia questions may have hints to help the team players arrive at correct multimedia answers. The multimedia questions must be answered within a given amount of time. Once time has expired, the correct multimedia answer(s) are revealed to the team players. The game also provides feedback to the teams as to whether they have selected the correct multimedia answer(s). The game awards points to the teams, with team scores determined according to the point of value of the multimedia question. The game then poses a new question. Play continues until the last question of the last round has been posed, answered, and scored.