Abstract: In one example, a transform component of a system receives a first plurality of image parts in a first domain that comprise an initial size. A transform component of the system transforms the first plurality of image parts to obtain a second plurality of image parts in a second domain different from the first domain. A transform component of the system transforms a plurality of image parts based on the second plurality of image parts to obtain a resultant plurality of image parts in the first domain that comprise a resultant size different from the initial size. In a further example, a transform component of a system applies sparse matrix multiplication to each of first and second image parts.

Abstract: A method and apparatus detects the presence of a watermark in digital data. The digital data may represent picture or sound information and maybe in the form of a broadcast television signal or a signal that has been recorded on a recording medium such as a compact disc. The watermark includes coefficients which have been subject to an inverse local orthogonal transform before being embedded in the input data. In order to detect the presence of the watermark, the input watermarked data is first forward transformed and subtracted from the watermark coefficients so as to derive the data coefficients. The data coefficients are squared and formed into a local average to obtain a measure of the power in the local average. The watermark coefficients are divided by the local average so as to scale them and the scaled watermark coefficients are cross-correlated with the input data to detect whether the watermark is present.

Abstract: The disclosed game keyboard device comprising: a key matrix, a direction control mechanism, and a microprocessor. A switch key is used to change the direction control mechanism between the functions of a joystick and a mouse. The game keyboard device can selectively implement the function of the joystick or mouse through a single direction control mechanism. Therefore, the hardware manufacturing cost of the game keyboard device can be considerably reduced.

Abstract: A slip defect management apparatus and method efficiently avoids processing of bad data read from a DVD and provides very rapid slipping of defective sectors in a write operation.

Abstract: A method for determining the relationship between historical media support levels, media cost or spending, product pricing and product sales that provides the relative effectiveness and efficiency of a specific form of media at both a macro and micro level, as well as an understanding of media half-life and media saturation points. This method measures all known forms of media such as the commonly used media of television, radio and newspaper, as well as new forms of media advertising such as internet banners and email along with lesser used media like sides of buildings and taxi tops.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a drying machine (10) comprising a frame structure (12), means for propelling air, and means for directing air. In this embodiment the drying machine (10) includes a flexible skirt (14) mounted about a perimeter of the frame structure (12). The frame structure (12) is a wing-type platform which includes an underlying cavity (16) which is substantially enclosed by the flexible skirt (14) to permit hovering of the frame structure (12). The propelling means includes a motor (18) which is operatively coupled to a fan (20) via a gearbox (22). The frame structure (12) is fabricated so as to define a duct (32) about the propeller (20) and the duct (32) provides a flow of air to both a main flow passage (34) and an auxiliary flow passage (36) which are separated by a dividing wall or splitter plate (38).

Abstract: A temperature control system is described for producing and maintaining temperatures in a pre-defined space within a pre-defined temperature range. A working fluid comprising an aqueous solution of 1-3 propanediol is circulated through a heat transfer system in thermal communication with both the working fluid and the pre-defined space to produce and maintain the temperature in the pre-defined space that is within the pre-defined temperature range.

Abstract: A body scanning equipment includes at least two sets of apparatus located at a front and a read respectively of a body (2) to be scanned, and each set of apparatus has a scanning device (4), mirrors (5), (6) spaced on opposing sides of the scanning device for directing radiant energy to opposing sides of the body and a pivotable mirror (7) for directing radiant energy alternatively between the scanning device and the first mirror (5) and the second mirror (6); by providing one pair of sets of apparatus a complete 360° circumference of a body may be scanned. By providing a further pair of sets of apparatus at a different elevation to the first pair of sets, so a complete human body may be scanned The scanning apparatus is located in a booth (1) for installation in a store and output from the scanning apparatus is, preferably, provided to a garment material cutting apparatus (111).

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device comprising forming an insulating layer and a nitride layer sequentially on a semiconductor substrate; selectively removing the layers to form a first contact hole; forming a silicon layer in the first contact hole; forming a trench by selective removal of the silicon layer; forming a source region in the semiconductor substrate and a drain region on the trench; forming a gate oxide layer and gates sequentially at the side walls of the trench; forming a planarization layer on the resultant structure; forming a second contact hole that exposes the gate, the drain region, and the source region; and forming plugs in the exposed second contact hole.

Abstract: A tool for removing threaded members, such as fasteners, damaged by corrosion or mechanical stress. The tool includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A generally annular body extends between the first and second ends and includes an inner wall. A drive engaging portion is positioned intermediate the first and second ends and is adapted for cooperating with a drive mechanism. A series of spiral flutes is formed along the inner wall of the annular body so as to provide a corresponding series of spiral crests extending along the inner wall. Proceeding from an end of the tool in a direction toward the drive engaging portion, the flutes and crests taper inward toward a central longitudinal axis extending through the annular body. When the tool is placed onto a fastener, the crests bite into an outer surface of the fastener to engage the fastener, thereby facilitating application of torque to the fastener to facilitate its removal.

Abstract: The device (10) and method are used for ventilating an offset pocket space (12) located in a drying section of a papermaking machine by injecting air from a heated dry air supply inlet (11). The offset pocket space (12) is situated between a set of three axially-parallel drying cylinders (20) over which consecutively runs a paper web (14). The device (10) comprises a first air outlet (50) where a first air stream is directed into a cleft (34) defined where the felt (16) rejoins the felt roll (26), and a second air outlet (52) where a second air stream is directed in close proximity to the felt (16) at a location which is upstream of the cleft (34). In use, the device (10) and the corresponding method allow the first air stream to flow through the felt (16) and lift the paper web (14) away from the felt (16) so as to reach the offset pocket space (12). The second air stream creates an air curtain to lower the pressure in a zone between the first (50) and the second air outlet (52).

Abstract: A shadow mask is formed from a plate member comprising an outer frame portion, a body portion of a shadow mask having an outer peripheral line formed through an etching process and a plurality of connection portions through which the body portion of the shadow mask is supported by the outer frame portion. The shadow mask is formed from the plate member by removing the outer frame portion from the body portion of the shadow mask. In this process, a break portion is formed to the shadow mask by removing the outer frame portion so as to be recessed inward from the outer peripheral line of the shadow mask.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a mask ROM comprising: preparing a substrate defined by a memory cell array region and a peripheral region; forming a device isolation film between the memory cell array region and the peripheral region; forming a gate-forming material layer; covering the memory cell array region and selectively etching the gate-forming material layer in the peripheral region to form a first gate; forming an insulation spacer in a lateral portion of the gate; injecting ion to the substrate in the peripheral region to form a source/drain region; forming salicide on the gate-forming material layer of the memory cell array region and the gate and in the source/drain region; covering the peripheral region and selectively etching the gate-forming material layer in the memory cell array region to form a second gate; and forming a protective film on the resultant substrate.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a portable table that can be anchored to an earthen surface. The portable table has a top portion comprising opposing surfaces, and at least one stand member. The stand member may be secured to the top portion by a securing member in a disassembled state to facilitate transportation of the portable table.

Abstract: A Fresnel lens sheet of the present invention is applicable to a transmission-type projection screen, which comprises a layered structure provided with at least a base material layer, a lens layer formed into a Fresnel lens configuration, an incident surface on which projection light is incident and an light-emission surface from which the projection light is emitted, wherein a total reflection surface is disposed in the layered structure at a position between the incident surface and the light-emission surface, the total reflection surface totally reflecting a portion of projection light proceeding on an optical path in a direction from the lens layer side toward the base material layer side.

Abstract: A light guide of a backlighting module for a display apparatus includes a plate body disposed adjacent to a linear light source in a first direction corresponding to a light propagating direction of the light source. The plate body has first and second surfaces opposite to each other in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction. The light guide further includes a dielectric layer formed on the first surface of the plate body, and a reflective layer formed on one side of the dielectric layer opposite to the first surface of the plate body. The dielectric layer has a refractive index smaller than that of the plate body.

Abstract: The process is used for making individual wood boards (52) from a plurality of wood pieces (10). In this process, wood pieces (10) of similar length and are joined side by side so as to form a panel (30). The panel (30) is then cut in a longitudinal direction with reference to the wood pieces (10) into panel sections (40) having a similar width. These panel sections (40) are jointed end to end to form a continuous wood board (50), which is then cut into individual wood boards (52). This process allows to manufacture wood boards (52) with a high degree of structural integrity and dimensional stability. It also allows to efficiently use small wood pieces (10) that could have been considered otherwise waste or low-grade materials, thereby increasing the yield of the sawmill.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for determining visually noticeable differences between two input images. A first contrast image is generated from the first input image and a second contrast image is generated from the second input image. A contrast difference image is then formed from the two contrast images. A mean absolute difference is calculated between blocks of pixels of the first and second input image. Pixels in the contrast difference image which exceed a first threshold produce a first threshold signal and if the mean absolute difference exceeds a second threshold so a second threshold signal is produced. A detection signal is produced from the threshold signals.

Abstract: A sweeping device (1) having an actuating means (6), including a surface contacting means (2), a handle (3) connected to the surface contacting means and a friction reducing means (4, 7), in which the friction reducing means is adapted to enable the lifting of the surface contacting means of the sweeping device from the surface being swept or scraped upon user actuation of the actuating means (6).

Abstract: A Pulse Clock Delay (PCD) apparatus (208) includes a selectable plurality (Nd) of series-connected pulse transition delay units (209) from a total plurality (Nmax) of such units. Each unit provides an incremental transition delay interval DELTA t. The PCD may be connected to a first intermediate proximal node (n1a) and an adjacent electrically isolated second intermediate node (n1b) where the first and second intermediate nodes are in a shorter (215a, 215b) of two signal paths having respective proximal and spaced apart distal ends (212, 216) in an electrical network.