Abstract: When a physical change (e.g. a change in screen orientation) is detected at a display device that is attached to a graphics subsystem of a host device and on which images are currently being displayed, a hot plug detect signal may be provided to the graphics subsystem. In response, the graphics subsystem may adjust its processing of images to account for the physical change (e.g. the image may be rotated). The display device may communicate data representative of the physical change to the graphics subsystem. The graphics subsystem may use this data to determine how its processing of images should be adjusted. The data may be communicated over an I2C bus regardless of whether a hot plug detect signal is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is apparatus and methods for the growth of cells to high density, products therefrom and uses thereof. Also disclosed and claimed is the use of this method for the growth to high-density insect cells, such as the Spodoptera frugiperda Sf900+ cell line (ATCC: CRL 12579). Further disclosed is the infection of Sf900+ cells at high cell density with wild type and recombinant baculoviruses to produce baculovirus and DNA or gene or expression products.

Abstract: Enhancing the effectiveness of therapeutic ionizing radiation and other treatments of disease in which cells are to be destroyed or modified, by subjecting cells in need thereof to low-dose radiation to increase the sensitivity of the cells to subsequent subjection with a lethal dose of high dose radiation (HDR), a chemotherapeutic agent, or other type of therapeutic treatment.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a parts washer with a movable sink and a movable lid connected to a housing for facilitating replacement and maintenance of a cleaning solution reservoir. A pump is also pivotally connected to the sink to lift the pump during replacement and maintenance operations.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (100) includes a controllable skin texture surface that includes a skin texture surface actuation structure having a plurality of hinged elements (802-808) with a shape memory alloy (812) coupled thereto to effect movement of the hinged elements and a flexible skin structure (320) to change a tactile configuration of at least a portion of the controllable skin texture surface. A method also includes controlling a first shape memory alloy to actuate a plurality of hinged elements and in response, controlling a second shape memory alloy to actuate a hinged lock structure to lock a plurality of hinged elements in a first position. The method also includes deactivating the first shape memory alloy and unlocking the plurality of hinged elements by actuating the first shape memory alloy to allow the hinged lock to disengage. Corresponding structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: The funds of a client of a brokerage, are automatically transferred into and retrieved from affiliated banks on an as-needed basis. Funds on deposit at banks are F.D.I.C. insured and earn interest. Multiple banks that are commonly owned and separately chartered and which receive brokerage account funds, enable the brokerage to multiply the F.D.I.C. insurance coverage for client funds. The aggregate amount of funds transferred into affiliated banks is limited to prevent runs on a bank. The funds of a client transferred into each bank is limited to multiply the amount of FDIC insurance that can be provided to each client of a brokerage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a revolving rack for the distribution and storage of chain on spools and a method of distribution and storage thereof, and more specifically, to a revolving rack with multiple spools placed on removable spool holders attached to a manual or automatic rotating mechanism that is user activated to place a selected spool at a desired operative position for distribution of chain. The revolving rack including a rotating mechanism connected to a frame with two roller chains placed on bottom sprockets and top sprockets having a built-in mechanism to hold a selected spool at a fixed height. Spools are inserted in spool holders and then adapted on the revolving rack. A drive mechanism rotates the spool holders a desired position either manually or electrically. The revolving rack also includes a sturdy frame having an operative section for receiving the rotating mechanism and a fixation section with a forklift-type interface.

Abstract: A system and method for providing entry-point, boundary-line, and presence intrusion detection by means of an intelligent controller process capable of driving both field alert/alarm systems and security station monitoring devices and for providing occupancy warnings and critical status alerts, one embodiment providing runway occupancy warnings and critical runway status alerts to both flight crew approaching an airfield and air traffic controllers managing ground traffic, the system including: a detection system, airfield output devices (including all FAROS, GAROS and CTAF Runway Occupancy Radio Signals (RORS)), an airfield communications network, a centralized data processing unit that contains all of the algorithms to drive light control, logging, and an optional administrative network layer that hosts a graphical user interface.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method comprising, for a plurality of predetermined topics: reviewing a content of each of a plurality of electronic communications; and based on matches between a list of relevancy factors and the content of each of the reviewed electronic communications, automatically ranking the plurality of predetermined topics.

Abstract: An electronic device (200) includes a display (202) and an LC shutter (204), at least a portion of which is operatively positioned over the display (202). The LC shutter (204) provides switching between a transparent state and a diffusive state with high image integrity, and high transmission in the transparent state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) further includes control logic (206) operatively coupled to the LC shutter (204) to provide control signals (212) to the LC shutter (204) to effect the transparent state. The LC shutter (204) includes a first dichroic polarizer (300), such as a broadband dichroic polarizer, an LC cell (304), and a diffusive reflective polarizer (307). The LC cell (304) is interposed between the first dichroic polarizer (300) and the diffusive reflective polarizer (307). Related methods are also set forth.

Abstract: An oscillator, including amplifier circuitry and resonant circuitry, for providing an oscillation signal with a controllable frequency while maintaining a substantially constant steady state magnitude. Controllable reactive circuitry, included as part of the amplifier circuitry, has a reactance which can be controlled such that the resistive components of the amplifier circuitry and resonant circuitry impedances remain substantially equal. When in the form of serially coupled, controllable capacitances, the controllable reactive circuitry is controlled such that a ratio of changes in the controllable capacitances is approximately equal to a negative ratio of the capacitance values.

Abstract: A test equipment for testing a wireless communication device includes a wireless transceiver and a controller. The wireless transceiver transmits a first series of packets while operating in a first mode. The wireless transceiver transmits a second series of packets while operating in a second mode. The wireless transceiver receives acknowledgment packets. The controller controls the transceiver to transmit the first series of packets. The controller counts the acknowledgment packets received by the transceiver in response to transmitting each of the first series of packets. The controller controls the transceiver to transmit the second series of packets when the count exceeds a predetermined count.

Abstract: Adaptive amplifier circuitry for a microphone array with alternative operating modes. In one mode, background noise is reduced when the speaker is in a near field position and a relatively quiet environment. In another mode, the microphone signals are amplified, with speech being boosted more than background noise, when the speaker moves from a near field position to a far field position.

Abstract: What is contemplated is a printing cylinder washer having a removable or portable drive assembly, or a series of portable drive assemblies of different lengths to accommodate different sizes of print rollers. The drive assemblies have a drive mechanism enabled by a dynamic flow of cleaning solution within the washer reservoir. What is also contemplated is the use of an elevation system, an agitation platform, under-immersion spray bars, an ultrasonic wave cleaning system, and a hatch or door equipped with a thermal breaker in conjunction with the hydro-driven portable drive assembly. What is also contemplated is a method of washing printing rollers within the above-described printing cylinder washer by aligning a nozzle with the drive assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method and apparatus for multimedia display in a mobile device including a multimedia processor capable of generating a multimedia display output. The method and apparatus further includes a multimedia display buffer and a camera interface coupled to the multimedia processor, wherein the multimedia processor is capable of receiving a captured image from a camera. The method and apparatus further includes a multimedia device interface that is capable of receiving an encoded multimedia display command encoded in a multimedia device interface command protocol. Thereupon, the encoded multimedia display command is generated, such that the multi-media processor can generate the multimedia display output and provide the multimedia display output to the display device.

Abstract: A variable displacement pump includes a pump body defining first and second pools for introducing fuel/lubricant oil, and internal and external rotary members rotatably mounted on the pump body and cooperatively defining a space such that, during counterclockwise revolution, the fuel/lubricant oil is taken up from the first pool by sweeping of the space over the first pool, and is delivered to the second pool. A control slider is sleeved on the external rotary member, and has an actuated tooth moved by an expansion force in the second pool to counteract the external rotary member so as to reduce the volume of the space, thereby reducing delivery of the fuel/lubricant oil into the second pool. A biasing member is disposed to bias the actuated tooth towards the second pool.

Abstract: Provided is a method for mapping traits in organisms, in particular in plants. The method comprises a) providing a population of SDR-0 organisms, in particular plants, that each arise from one member of a population of unreduced cells resulting from second division restitution, in particular a population of unreduced spores; b) producing SDR-1 progeny populations of each of these SDR-0 organisms; c) phenotyping the SDR-1 progeny populations to identify segregating traits within each SDR-1 progeny population; d) if segregating progeny are present in a SDR-1 progeny population, genotyping the corresponding SDR-0 organism and comparing the genotype thereof with the genotype of the other SDR-0 organisms to identify heterozygous chromosomal regions associated with the occurrence of the segregating trait identified in the SDR-1 progeny population.

Abstract: We disclose a PS4 variant polypeptide derivable from a parent polypeptide, the parent polypeptide having non-maltogenic exoamylase activity, which PS4 variant polypeptide comprises one or more of the following substitutions: G69P, A141P, G223A, A268P, G313P, S399P and G400P, with reference to the position numbering of a Pseudomonas saccharophilia exoamylase sequence shown as SEQ ID NO: 1. Such PS4 variant polypeptides may be used as exo-amylases, particularly as non-maltogenic exoamylases. Combinations of such PS4 variant polypeptides together with Novamyl are disclosed.

Abstract: A method includes reducing power of a first graphics processor by disabling or not using its rendering engine and leaving a display engine of the same first graphics processor capable of outputting display frames from a corresponding first frame buffer to a display. A display frame is rendered by a second graphics processor while the rendering engine of the first graphics processor is in a reduced power state, such as a non-rendering state. The rendered frame is stored in a corresponding second frame buffer of the second graphics processor, such as a local frame buffer and copied from the second frame buffer to the first frame buffer. The copied frame in the first frame buffer is then displayed on a display while the rendering engine of the first graphics processor is in the reduced power state.