Abstract: A method and system for providing ubiquitous coverage and seamless connectivity for devices which support Internet access via third generation (3G) cellular and IEEE 802.11 wideband local area network (WLAN) technologies, irrespective of which radio access technology is available.

Abstract: A bulk bag filler for filling bulk bags having bag hanging loops and a fill spout is provided. The filler includes a bag filling head having at least a moveable portion that can be moved from a filling position, in which the hanging loops are suspended from hanging loop supports in a position to allow the bulk bag to be filled, to a bag attaching position, in which at least some of the hanging loop supports for attachment of a bulk bag to be filled and a bag spout connection are positioned in proximity to a side of the bag filler. A method for loading a bulk bag is also provided.

Abstract: A fabric support element for a papermaking machine has improved fluid drainage means, comprising openings which can include flow-through vents. The element can comprise an impingement shoe for a forming section of a papermaking machine. The openings can be defined by a plurality of laminar segments, at least some of which define a paper side surface of the element, and which segments can be spaced apart by additional laminar segments or other spacing means. Laminar segments for use in the element, a method of constructing the element, and a papermaking machine, or a forming section thereof, including the element are also provided.

Abstract: A camera provided with a lens assembly, a CCD and a circuit for applying a signal which is disposed between the lens assembly and the CCD, where the circuit for applying a signal is vibrated.

Abstract: Bicycle crank comprising an elongated core with a first and a second end, a first and a second insert arranged on the ends of the core, and a high-resistance fiber coating incorporated in a plastic material matrix forming a casing incorporating the core and the inserts is provided. The core is a rigid element and each insert is equipped with a connecting portion inserted into a respective end of the core to establish a shape coupling therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transit boarding platform panel for use along the edge of an existing transit platform adjacent a track. The panel comprises a molded base portion formed from a reinforced composite polymer. The base portion has a top deck and bottom plate, a first side intended to be adjacent a track at an edge of the transit platform, a second side opposite said first side and intended to be adjacent the existing transit platform, first end and second side, and between the top deck and bottom plate a series of internal support members. The top deck, bottom plate, first and second sides, first end, second end and series of internal support members are preferably molded at the same time to form an integral unit. The top deck has a detectable warning surface consisting of raised truncated domes detectable by the visually impaired in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities.

Abstract: Sensors measuring body conditions forward their data to a concentration point which transmits to a cellular phone through a wireless communication. The cellular phone incorporates a program which formats the data as a multimedia call. Information regarding status is transmitted using session initiated protocol or packet-based multimedia communications. The a second user's cellular phone is connected to a series of acupuncture needles connected to a cellular phone distributor through a network of thin electrical wires, which may be integrated into a wearable body item such as a glove, body shirt, full body garment, mask or the like. A program interprets the communication from the sending user and translates it into positive or negative stimuli.

Abstract: Printed products are accurately detected, counted and tracked as they move from a gripper conveyor to a lay down conveyor. The printed products are further tracked from a position where they reach a sensor upstream of the stacker where the position of selected printed products is provided to the stacker, together with a flag for those selected printed products, to assure that all of the stacker operations, including product stream interception, turntable rotation and bundle ejection, are performed with precision. Counting and tracking are performed by different sensors upstream relative to the stacker and the tracking function is transferred to the stacker when a flagged signature reaches a nip of the stacker infeed. Counting of printed products by the stacker is eliminated.

Abstract: An apparatus for merchandising a product. A first merchandising element is detachably engaged with the apparatus. A second merchandising element is detachably engaged to the apparatus. The first and second merchandising elements are coordinated to market the desired product.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention simultaneously estimates data transmitted in a spread spectrum communication system using different spreading factors. A plurality of communication signals are received. Each communication signal has an associated code. At least two of the communication signals has a different spreading factor. The transmitted data is estimated as estimated symbols using codes of a uniform spreading factor. For data transmitted with a spreading factor other than the uniform spreading factor, the estimated symbols of that data is converted to symbols of the code of that data. Another aspect of the invention receives a spread spectrum communication signal having data spread using a plurality of spreading factors. The data of the communication is estimated as estimated symbols using codes of a uniform spreading factor. The estimated symbols are parsed into parcels, where the estimated symbols correspond to data transmitted with a same spreading factor.

Abstract: A telephone number sent from a handheld information terminal and identification information produced by adding, to the telephone number, address presence/absence specifying information indicating at least presence/absence of a URL address for identifying a resource on the Internet are acquired. A URL address associated with the identification information is acquired from a telephone number/URL address correspondency database in which at least telephone numbers and Internet domain addresses are associated. A telephone number/URL address correspondency analysis program functions to send the URL address to the handheld information terminal and to prompt the handheld information terminal to access the URL address.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system using dynamic beam forming for wireless communication signals in a wireless network. Base stations and/or UEs are provided with antenna systems having a range of beam forming selections. Relative base station and UE locations are one type of criteria used to make beam forming decisions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dynamic aperture driving apparatus for adjusting the amount of light of a projection optical system and a method of controlling the same. The system includes a rotation means, a driving means, a first detection means and a first detection means. The rotation means is connected at the upper end thereof to the dynamic aperture to be rotated to the right and left within a range of rotating angles. The driving means rotates the rotation means to the right and left according to a predetermined electric signal. The first detection means detects the position of the rotation means using a Hall effect. The second detection means detects the operational error of the first detection means due to variation in temperature.

Abstract: Book bindery and trimming apparatus which is directly connectable to the output of a digital printer enable substantially automatic book production. Individual sheets are cut from a printed web, folded and driven into a sheet stacker. The stacker collects the sheets onto a pair of vanes mounted on respective drums until the end of a book is reached. At this point the stacker is moved to its next position(s) and the sheets forming the collected book are deposited on a stack collector. Meanwhile, a new pair of vanes present themselves for book collection. The collected book progresses through a stitcher, for wire stitching, and then to the trimming apparatus. The trimming apparatus has a book path inclined downwardly towards a backstop which, in cooperation with front stop fingers, ensures reliable alignment of the book for trimming.

Abstract: A leached fiber bundle with the light outlet points positioned as accurately as possible is provided, in which the end faces are not completely fused together, but rather are only fused together at their contact surfaces. The interstices formed are permanently filled with adhesives with the aid of a pressure reduction. To protect the optical fibers from mechanical load, adhesives are introduced into the transition region between the fixed end region and a flexible region. This allows the leached fiber bundles to be produced more economically and also improves their service life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radial disk type ion mobility spectrometer, comprising: an ionizing chamber which is made of a cylindrical tube, and includes an inlet for supplying sample gas therethrough, an ionizing means for ionizing the supplied sample gas to generate ions having a predetermined polarity, and a slit formed by cutting away a part of a cylindrical wall corresponding to a predetermined width for discharging the ions therethrough; a shutter grid installed adjacent to the slit of the ionizing chamber for controlling passage of the ions through the slit; a drift chamber which is a hollow tube having a predetermined thickness and including an outer cylindrical wall having a predetermined diameter and an inner cylindrical wall having an inner diameter equal to an outer diameter to the ionizing chamber so that an annular space is formed between the inner and outer cylindrical walls, of which a part of the inner cylindrical wall corresponding to a width larger than that of the slit is cut away s

Abstract: A channel estimation method which reduces the strain on resources of a Rake receiver using a complex weight gain (CWG) algorithm. In one embodiment, a non-adaptive algorithm is used to average blocks of pilot symbols from several slots. In another embodiment, an adaptive algorithm implements sliding window averaging or a recursive filter. Using a CWG algorithm reduces the memory and processor requirements of the Rake receiver.

Abstract: A sewing machine is provided having an automatic bobbin loader. The automatic bobbin loader includes a hook assembly mounted beneath the sewing plane having a bobbin receiver. The hook assembly is driven by a drive shaft, and is moveable from a first, operating position, to a second, loading position. A bobbin loader is mounted adjacent to the hook assembly in the second position. The bobbin loader includes a suction tube that removes any remaining bobbin core. The bobbin loader then loads a replacement bobbin from the bobbin loading assembly into the bobbin receiver, prior to the hook assembly being returned to the operating position. Additionally, in order to sew through thick material, the needle is carried by a needle carriage which moves in time with the material being sewn to maintain the needle generally vertical throughout the time it is in the material being sewn.