Abstract: Leveraging the wealth of information available on-line to accelerate and facilitate commercial transactions initiated by viewers of television programming, both during conventional programming and while using interactive features such as shopping channels, application channels, executing downloaded applications, and the like, for reducing the amount and frequency of user input required by accelerating and simplifying the process of accessing stored profiles and payment methods in these transactions, and by reducing user efforts in maintaining their on-line presence without compromising user security, is described. The motivation for such simplification derives from concerns apparent in emerging t-commerce transactions, where the means by which viewers may engage in two-way transactions directly in the context of the television programming are different and frequently more constrained than in traditional e-commerce and m-commerce modes.

Abstract: A burst mode clock data recovery device includes a clock data recovery loop, a frequency tracking loop, a frequency tracking loop, and a fast-locking unit. The clock data recovery loop receives a sampling clock signal and a data signal and uses the sampling clock signal to lock the data signal to generate a recovery clock signal. The frequency tracking loop tracks a frequency of the recovery clock signal to generate a frequency detection signal associated with the recovery clock signal. The phase lock loop receives the frequency detection signal and locks the recovery clock signal in a reference clock. The fast-locking unit generates a fast-locking signal according to the recovery clock signal and a first phase detection signal to allow the clock data recovery loop to quickly lock the data signal after the transition from a stall mode to the burst mode.

Abstract: We disclose a software system, method and product for updating a subject's profile. The software system, method and product may include a computer processing means and computer readable medium, and a proximity device. The system may be triggered by an internal and/or external event such as a subject's handheld device receiving a payload from a proximity device. The system may update the subject's skill profile as defined by activity configurations. The system may also generate a visual indicator for display on a subject profile to demonstrate a skill, achievement, or other information associated with the Activity.

Abstract: A centrifugal compressor having at least a diffuser is disclosed. The diffuser has an annular diffuser body having circumferentially spaced apart diffuser passages defining fluid paths through the diffuser body. The diffuser also has a plurality of diffusion members mounted to the annular diffuser body. Each diffusion member has a member inlet in fluid communication with a diffuser passage and a member outlet. Each diffusion member defines an aerodynamic throat disposed between the member inlet and the member outlet. The diffuser also has a fluid injection assembly with multiple injection conduits. Each injection conduit extends between a conduit inlet configured to receive a flow of compressible fluid from a supply and a conduit outlet communicating with a corresponding diffusion member downstream of the aerodynamic throat. The compressible fluid is injected through the conduit outlet into the diffusion members.

Abstract: A polishing apparatus which is an index system polishing apparatus which includes a polishing head for holding a wafer, a plurality of turn tables to which polishing pads for polishing the wafer are attached, and a loading/unloading stage for loading the wafer to the polishing head or unloading the wafer from the polishing head, and which polishes the wafer while switching the turn tables to be used for polishing the wafer held at the polishing head by causing the polishing head to perform rotation movement, the polishing apparatus including a turn table upward and downward movement mechanism which allows the turn table to move upward and downward. With this polishing apparatus, it is possible to reduce an amount of displacement caused when moment load is applied on the polishing head during polishing.

Abstract: A network access method and a mobile communication terminal are provided. The method includes the following steps: order information is acquired, the order information is parsed to acquire information of a visited place, a network identifier of a visited public land mobile network (VPLMN) is acquired when it is determined that the network identifier of the VPLMN is not stored in the EHPLMN list, and the network identifier of the VPLMN is added to the EHPLMN list. Network access is then performed according to the EHPLMN list.

Abstract: A turn table transport carriage configured to carry a turn table removed from a polishing apparatus or turn table which is to be disposed to the polishing apparatus, turn table transport carriage including a turn table holding section configured to hold the turn table, support base which supports the turn table holding section from a lower side, elevating mechanism which moves up and down the turn table holding section, and inclination mechanism which inclines the turn table holding section holding the turn table, the turn table transport carriage being characterized by enabling carrying the turn table in a state where the turn table holding section holding the turn table is inclined by the inclination mechanism. Consequently, there is provided the turn table transport carriage which has a narrow width at the time of carrying the turn table and can reduce a width of a passage for carrying the turntable.

Abstract: A method for viewing a message is provided. The method may include the follows. A first touch operation performed on an icon of a message application is detected. One or more touch parameters of the first touch operation are obtained, and then one or more first target message are displayed when each of the one or more touch parameters of the first touch operation satisfies a corresponding preset condition. A related terminal is also provided.

Abstract: An energy storage device includes a nano-structured cathode. The cathode includes a conductive substrate, and underframe and an active layer. The underframe includes structures such as nano-filaments and/or aerogel. The active layer optionally includes a catalyst disposed within the active layer, the catalyst being configured to catalyze the dissociation of cathode active material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methyl diazepane compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: Provided is a printing apparatus including: a printing roller whose outer circumferential surface is coated with ink; a cliché roller which rotates in engagement with the printing roller and forms first patterns on the printing roller by removing portions of the ink coated on the outer circumferential surface of the printing roller and on which second patterns which are the removed portions of the ink are formed; a first transfer substrate onto which the first patterns of the printing roller are transferred; and a second transfer substrate onto which the second patterns of the cliché roller are transferred. The printing apparatus can reduce the time required for a product production process by omitting a cliché cleaning process.

Abstract: Apparatus that is particularly suited for machining hard dense ceramic materials comprises a vertical milling machine within an enclosure. The machine has a plurality of slides for moving a spindle holding an end mill in the x, y, and z directions. The x and y slides are located above the elevation of the work table and any workpiece held thereon. Air flows downwardly from the region of the x and y slides and through gaps associated with two fabric shields which have horizontal portions that translate respectively in the x axis and y axis directions. The shields inhibit coolant that contains work piece particulates from traveling upwardly toward the x and y slides. A tool changer system comprises a tool holding tray (30) mounted adjacent the work table within a housing having a movable cover. The housing enables the tool tray to be removed from the enclosure through an access door while the machine tool is operating and coolant is flowing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nargenicin related compounds which can inhibit DnaE and have antibacterial, particularly antimycobacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The present invention also relates to method for inhibiting growth of mycobacterial cells as well as a method of treating mycobacterial infections by Mycobacterium tuberculosis by administering an antimycobacterially effective amount of nargenicin or a nargenicin-related compound and/or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Abstract: A more efficient power supply unit and a method for supplying power using same are disclosed. The power supply unit comprises a relay for switching alternating current power supplied from a plurality of sources; a direct current power supply for converting the switched current power to direct current power; and a controller for generating a switch signal to control the relay to switch the sources on the basis of the result for monitoring the alternating current power supplied from the sources.

Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, L, X1, X2, and X3, are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and may be useful in methods of treating a person in need thereof for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor plays a causative role, such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides solutions to process an image frame showing a biodegradable medical device in a part of a human body by the steps of presenting, with the processor, an interactive interface for human-computer interaction, receiving a designation of a specific model type of the biodegradable medical device from a user via the interactive interface, and identifying, with the processor, a plurality of markers of the biodegradable medical device based on specifications of the model type of the biodegradable medical device.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a polymer comprising:—at least one repetitive unit (V) having the following formula (T):(T)—and preferably at least one, preferably at least two, repetitive unit(s) (U) having the following formula (D):(D).

Abstract: A tubeaxial fan housing has a planar support vane that is fixed at sides thereof to opposing interior sides of the tubular housing, toward an inlet of the housing. The support vane receives a shaft on an underside thereof, upon which a propeller is mounted near an outlet end of the housing. The support vane has a curved edge facing the propeller to change a pattern of eddies generated downstream of the support plate and thereby reduce the noise generated by the fan. The curve is an S-shape and may be a sine wave whose period is ? the propeller diameter. The propeller is positioned a relatively large distance from the curved edge of the support vane to reduce further the generation of eddies. That is, the closest point of the curved edge to the propeller is one chord length, which chord is at a tip of a propeller blade. A rounded inlet bell on the housing includes a rounded surface to reduce further turbulence across the propeller and support vane to further reduce sound.

Abstract: A silicon controlled rectifier including a semiconductor substrate, first and second semiconductor wells, first and second semiconductor regions, third and fourth semiconductor regions and a silicide layer is provided. The first and the second semiconductor wells are formed in the semiconductor substrate. The first and the second semiconductor regions are respectively formed in the first and the second semiconductor wells in spaced apart relation. The third and the fourth semiconductor regions are respectively formed in the first and the second semiconductor wells. The silicide layer is formed on the third and the fourth semiconductor regions. The silicon controlled rectifier is at least suitable for high frequency circuit application. The silicon controlled rectifier has a relatively low trigger voltage, a relatively high electrostatic discharge level, and a relatively low capacitance.

Abstract: A dive computer with a free dive mode and/or wireless data transmission capabilities. In one embodiment the invention relates to a diving apparatus including a dive computer having a free dive mode, where the dive computer is configured to calculate a nitrogen loading in the free dive mode using a default value which is the fraction of oxygen in air, and where the free dive mode is used when a diver makes a dive without a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Another embodiment includes a method of operating a dive computer including recording two or more first identifiers, receiving pressure information from two or more pressure transmitters, the pressure information comprising second identifiers and pressure measurements, determining whether the pressure information contains one of the two or more first identifiers, and displaying a message indicative of the pressure information that contains one of the two or more first identifiers.