Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes an information management server with a registration unit that registers a status change condition of a database and a notification action so that they are associated with each other. Also, the information management server includes a communication unit that receives an acquisition request for a status change notification via database connection established with respect to a client and a change detection unit that detects a status change satisfying the condition of the acquisition request and invokes the notification action associated therewith. According to aspect of the invention, a notification unit causes the communication unit to send a notification including a result of the notification action via the database connection as a response to the acquisition request, and returns control of the connection to the client.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of implementing a circuit design that includes an initial network within a programmable logic device can include generating a first choice network from the circuit design according to a first synthesis technique and determining a placement for the first choice network. At least a second choice network can be generated from the first choice network according to a second synthesis technique. A placement for the second choice network can be determined. The placement for the first choice network can be compared with the placement for the second choice network. A placement and corresponding choice network can be selected according to the comparison, and output.

Abstract: A method for increasing the efficacy of hydrophobically modified (meth)acrylic based polymers to increase the critical micelle concentration of a surfactant composition by attenuating the degree of neutralization (DN) of the polymer is disclosed.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes an alignment unit configured to align data received from the outside, a plurality of data input/output lines corresponding to the aligned data, respectively and a realignment unit configured to change correspondence between the data and the data input/output lines in response to one or more change signals in a test mode. A method for testing the semiconductor memory device includes inputting data in series using a testing apparatus, aligning the serial data in parallel, and realigning the parallel data in response to one or more change signals.

Abstract: A pipe latch circuit includes a division unit configured to output a division signal, a multiplexing unit configured to multiplex a plurality of source signals according to periods determined by the division signal and generate a plurality of pipe input control signals, and a pipe latch unit configured to sequentially latch a plurality of data signals in response to the pipe input control signals, wherein the source signals are sequentially activated in response to an input/output (I/O) strobe signal.

Abstract: Techniques for detecting adjacent channel interference (ACI) in a wireless communication system are described. Input inphase (I) and quadrature (Q) samples are filtered with a first filter response to obtain filtered I and Q samples. The first filter response is designed to pass signal in an adjacent frequency channel while suppressing signals in a desired frequency channel and non-adjacent frequency channels. Correlations of the filtered I and Q samples are determined. The presence of ACI is detected based on the correlations of the filtered I and Q samples and the power of the input I and Q samples. If ACI is present, then whether the ACI is from a higher frequency channel or a lower frequency channel is determined based on one or more of the correlations. The input I and Q samples are filtered with a second filter response that is adjusted based on the detection of ACI.

Abstract: A clock buffer includes a reference enable signal generator configured to generate a reference enable signal enabled in synchronization with a rising edge of a first period of a second clock after a clock enable signal is enabled, a delay enable signal generator configured to generate a delayed enable signal enabled in synchronization with a rising edge of a second period of a first clock after the reference enable signal is enabled, a first output unit configured to receive the reference enable signal and the first clock to generate a first internal clock, and a second output unit configured to receive the delayed enable signal and the second clock to generate a second internal clock.

Abstract: A stake installation tool for installing a stake in strata wherein the stake has a head at one end and a strata penetrator at the other end. The stake installation tool includes a driver. The stake installation tool further includes a stake retention assembly including a retention body, which contains a retention passageway. There is a flexible holder connected to the retention body. The head of the stake is received within the retention passageway and the flexible holder engages the head of the stake to operatively retain the stake.

Abstract: System and method for transmitting data to a remote communication device to achieve desirable transmit data block size and data rate based on measurements of the communication link quality to the remote device. The method entails selecting an initial transmit data rate and power based on an initial measurement of the link quality, and a default size for the transmit data block. The data block is then transmitted to the remote, and an acknowledgement (ACK) message is received from the remote. If the ACK message indicates that the data block was properly received, the size for the next data block to be transmitted is increased. Otherwise, the size for the next data block may be decreased or remain the same. Additionally, the transmit data rate may be increased if the remote properly receives a defined number of consecutive data blocks, or decreased if the remote does not receive a defined number of consecutive data blocks.

Abstract: An improved cage nut assembly is comprised of a cage, a pair of slots, a nut, a flange and a strip. The cage has four walls which form a four sided enclosure. Each of a pair of opposing walls contains a slot. The flange extends from the nut such that its planar surface is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the nut. The flange and the nut have a common opening for receiving a bolt. The strip is attached to the nut and the flange. The strip is inserted into the slots to suspend the nut within the cage. The walls and the flange are shaped to limit rotation of the flange. The nut floats in two dimensions. The nut and the flange may be removed through the bottom of the cage.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device, including a temperature detector configured to output a temperature detection signal in response to a temperature detected in a core region which includes a plurality of memory cells, and a programming voltage generator configured to generate a programming voltage in response to the temperature detection signal and output a generated programming voltage to the core region.

Abstract: A nonvolatile memory cell is able to reduce the size per the unit area by employing a dual gate structure where the chalcogenide compound is used for a channel. The nonvolatile memory cell includes a phase-change layer, a first and a second gate that are in contact with sides of the phase-change layer to face each other across the phase-change layer and control a current flowing through the phase-change layer by each gate being arranged to induce the phase transition of the phase-change layer independently of the other.

Abstract: A wideband telecommunications device with narrow band support. The device may be a receiver having a wireless interface configured to receive combined first and second signals, the first signal having data in a first frequency band and the second signal having data in a second frequency band wider than the first frequency band, wherein the first frequency band is within the second frequency band. The receiver may also be a processing system configured to recover the data in the first signal from the combined first and second signals.

Abstract: A system for the audio lead through of a visually impaired user of a self-service terminal employs near field communication techniques to transfer connection data required for the establishment of a Bluetooth connection between the self-service terminal and a remote audio output device. Once a Bluetooth connection is established audio files containing instructions on how to execute a transaction on the self-service terminal are transferred from the self-service terminal to the audio output device such that the user can hear audio files when played.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and the use thereof in treating diseases, conditions or disorders modulated by the inhibition of an acetyl-CoA carboxylase enzyme(s) in an animal.

Abstract: Techniques for generating reference signals in a wireless communication system are described. A set of Q reference signal sequences may be generated based on G pseudo-random sequences and L scrambling sequences, where Q=G·L, G>1 and L>1. The Q reference signal sequences may be used for Q cell identities (IDs), one reference signal sequence for each cell ID. In one design, a Node B may determine first and second indices based on a cell ID of a cell. The Node B may generate a pseudo-random sequence based on the first index, generate a scrambling sequence based on the second index, and generate a reference signal sequence based on the pseudo-random sequence and the scrambling sequence. The Node B may then generate a reference signal for the cell based on the reference signal sequence, e.g., by generating an OFDM symbol with the reference signal sequence mapped to a set of subcarriers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a device for a fluid enclosure. The device includes a sensing device that responds to a change in distance relative to a fluid enclosure. The change in distance is a function of at least one dimension of the fluid enclosure.

Abstract: An insert for reducing sulfidation corrosion and depositional fouling is disclosed. The insert is formed from a corrosion and fouling resistant steel composition containing a Cr-enriched layer and having a surface roughness of less than 40 micro inches (1.1 ?m).

Abstract: A discrete-time operational transconductance amplifier (OTA) with large gain and large output signal swing is described. In an exemplary design, the discrete-time OTA includes a clocked comparator and an output circuit. The clocked comparator receives an input voltage and provides a digital comparator output. The output circuit receives the digital comparator output and provides current pulses. The output circuit detects for changes in the sign of the input voltage based on the digital comparator output and reduces the amplitude of the current pulses when a change in the sign of the input voltage is detected. The output circuit also generates the current pulses to have a polarity that is opposite of the polarity of the input voltage. The discrete-time OTA may be used for switched-capacitor circuits and other applications.