Abstract: An apparatus and program product utilize voice recognition to process voice messages in an automated manner to detect spoken numbers contained therein. Detected spoken numbers can then be utilized to set a start position at which to begin playback of a voice message, e.g., to permit a user to locate and transcribe a telephone number spoken by a message sender. Automated number detection may also be utilized to automatically dial telephone numbers mentioned in a voice message, as well as in the display of textual representations of such numbers to a user.

Abstract: In a heterodyne receiver, the effect of an image interference signal that occurs in a case where a low intermediate frequency is used is alleviated. Circuits (12I), (12Q), (13I), (13Q), and (14) are provided to switch a heterodyne system between an upper heterodyne system and a lower heterodyne system. The switching circuits (12I) to (14) switch the heterodyne system into one of the upper heterodyne system and the lower heterodyne system with less image interference on the basis of each reception frequency.

Abstract: In an image display system, when a sequence of frames ?, ?+1, ?+2, ?+3, . . . , with a frame rate of m is given as an input video signal S1, a controller controls a frame memory to output a sequence of frames ?, ?+2, . . . , as an output video signal S2 at a frame rate of m/2 and a sequence of frames ?+1, ?+3, . . . , as an output video signal S3 at a frame rate of m/2 such that the timing of outputting each of frames ?+1, ?+3, . . . , of the output video signal S3 is delayed by 1/m with respect of the timing of outputting each of frames ?, ?+2, . . . , of the output video signal S2. By displaying the output video signals S3 and S2 in the above-described manner, a resultant motion image formed by a combination of the output video signals S3 and S2 is refreshed at an effective frame rate of m.

Abstract: Flow process for producing non-volatile memories with differentiated removal of the sacrificial oxide in the NO-DPCC diagram including a series of steps that permit the removal of the oxide in two distinct moments from the matrix area and from the circuitry area. In this manner the active circuitry areas are preserved from the danger of breaking the tunnel oxide, thus avoiding the degradation of the quality of the oxides and increasing, in addition, the level of reliability of the device itself.

Abstract: A telecommunications cable is disclosed in which a plurality of inwardly extending projections from the cable jacket, form a first and second plurality of substantially parallel longitudinal channels within the cable jacket. The first and second plurality of longitudinal channels are spaced apart from one another with respect to a reference line that transverses the cable, wherein the plurality of inwardly extending projections provide the spaced apart distance between the first plurality and the second plurality of longitudinally extending channels and between corresponding transmission media disposed within the first and second plurality of longitudinally extending channels. With this arrangement, cross talk between the transmission media within the cable is reduced and alien crosstalk between adjacently disposed or stacked cables is also reduced.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a snowboard boot and a binding interface including an interface feature that is adapted to releasably engage with a snowboard binding. The binding interface is movably mounted to the boot so that the boot can flex in a side-to-side direction through an angle relative to the binding interface to provide side-to-side flexibility. In one embodiment, the binding interface is mounted to the boot at a pair of laterally spaced attachment points with a pair of strapless fasteners. In another embodiment, the binding interface is mounted to at least one attachment point and a portion of the boot is flexible between the attachment point and a side. In other embodiments, at least a portion of the interface feature does not protrude below the bottom surface of the boot, and the interface feature does not protrude beyond the sides of the boot.

Abstract: A protective fabric of high penetration resistance is formed from a plurality of layered, densely woven base fabrics, each formed by tightly weaving multifilament yarns to obtain a warp yarn "density" or "cover" in excess of 100% at the center of the fill yarn, and a fill yarn density or cover preferably also in excess of 75%. The yarns themselves preferably comprise a high modulus, high breaking strength yarn of materials such as Kevlar, Spectra, or Vectran. The resultant layered fabric offers especially high penetration resistance to weapons such as ice picks and the like. Additional resistance to penetration by sharp knives is provided by interruptedly coating the base fabric with an epoxy in such a manner as to inhibit penetration while providing drapability and breathability.

Abstract: A vehicle ID radar system has a simple construction and obtains high identifying performance by making a general identification based on a plurality of responses. There are provided an antenna for obtaining a plurality of question signals from a base station radar unit, a receiver for processing the signals received from the antenna, a question code demodulator for demodulating question codes from the received signals, a question code decoder for decoding the question codes and reading responses respectively corresponding to the plurality of questions from a plurality of data bases, a response code generator for generating response signals, and a transmitter for modulating the response signals and supplying them to the antenna.

Abstract: A base includes a first bail that is pivotally connected to the base. A second bail is pivotally connected to the base. An operating arm is connected to the second bail and pivotally connected to the base. A trigger mechanism is connected to the second bail to move the second bail from a first unlocked position to a second locked position. The operating arm is pivoted in a first direction to cause the second bail to move from the second locked position to the first unlocked position.

Abstract: A drive circuit having two electronic switches formed from N-MOS transistors is designed to alternatively connect the input of a preamplifier stage to a first or second read sensor on the read head of a magnetic tape. The drive circuit also has a third electronic switch formed from an N-MOS transistor which grounds the input of the preamplifier stage. Based on logic input signals, a control circuit switches the first and second switches, or closes the third switch and simultaneously opens the first and second switches.

Abstract: An infrared laser system includes a neodymium laser for generating a pulsed laser beam at a wavelength of 1.06 micrometers and a Raman cell containing a Raman active medium. The laser beam, having sufficient peak power to cause emission of light from the Raman active medium by stimulated Raman scattering, is directed through the Raman cell. Ethanol-d.sub.1 or methanol-d.sub.1 is used as the Raman active medium to generate wavelengths of about 1.5 micrometers, 2.8-2.9 micrometers, or both. The laser is preferably a neodymium YAG laser.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence software shell for plant operation simulation includes a blackboard module including a database having objects representing plant elements and concepts. A rule-based knowledge source module and a case-based knowledge source module, in communication with the blackboard module, operate on specific predefined blackboard objects. An input data module, in communication with the blackboard module, enables a user to input data to the shell. A control module, in communication with the knowledge source modules and the input data module, receives all input data and controls operation of the knowledge source modules in accordance with a predetermined knowledge source interruptibility/priority scheme. The control module including an event detector module having a hash table defined by a chaining algorithm.