Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for implementing enhanced performance for multi-level cell (MLC) memory using threshold-voltage-drift or resistance-drift tolerant moving baseline memory data encoding. A voltage baseline of a prior write is identified, and a data write uses the threshold-voltage-drift or resistance-drift tolerant moving baseline memory data encoding for data being written to the MLC memory responsive to the identified voltage baseline.

Abstract: A dispenser comprising an inner barrel, outer shell, screw member, platform and control member; the outer shell, screw member and control member having configurations that provides for particular engagement features in the assembled dispenser, including features that compensate for dimensional variation.

Abstract: Isomerization of ?-keto-allenes of the general formula I wherein R1 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, in particular hydrogen or methyl; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; R3 is hydrogen or methyl, in particular methyl and R4 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon residue containing 1-37 carbon atoms, into corresponding ?,?-dienones of formula II by treatment with a basic ion exchange resin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for implementing enhanced data partial erase for multi-level cell (MLC) memory using threshold-voltage-drift or resistance-drift tolerant moving baseline memory data encoding. A data partial erase for data written to the MLC memory using threshold-voltage-drift or resistance-drift tolerant moving baseline memory data encoding is performed, and a data re-write after the partial erase to the MLC memory is performed using threshold-voltage-drift or resistance-drift tolerant moving baseline memory data encoding. A data partial erase cycle includes a duration and voltage level based upon a degradation of the MLC memory cells.

Abstract: A loudspeaker comprising a housing and a membrane mounted in said housing, which membrane can be set vibrating so as to produce sound, wherein the loudspeaker has at least one sound channel which extends between the membrane and the outer side of the housing, and wherein one or more local sound barriers are provided in the sound channel, which sound barriers locally block at least 15% of the cross-sectional area of the sound channel, such that amplification of the sound pressure occurs in the audible frequency range due to resonance.

Abstract: System and methods for manipulating the display of images on a user's display device where the images originate from a processing device by means of a control device, such as a handheld device. The processing device and the control device are in network communication. Additionally, the processing device and a client device associated with the display device are also in network communication. The control device provides manipulation instructions using manipulation software to the processing device. The processing device may be a remote server or a local rendering device. The processing device renders one or more images based upon the manipulation instructions by combining encoded image fragments.

Abstract: A conductive coating is described, suitable for coating a developer, charge or transfer roller in a developing apparatus to give a charge providing layer. The coating comprises a conductive polymer in a matrix. A roller is also described, suitable for a developing apparatus comprising, from the centre to the periphery, a conductive mandrel, a conductive elastic base layer and a charge providing layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular construction system, comprising at least two construction elements (20) and a coupling element (1), wherein: the coupling element (1) comprises a body (2) with two surfaces which are each provided with coupling means, wherein the coupling means of at least one surface comprise a ring of resiliently pivotable lips (4) provided with locking protrusions; at least one of the two construction elements comprises an opening (22) for receiving the lips of the coupling element; the lips are adapted to displace inward in order to release the connection between the coupling element and the construction element; and the plate-like body of the coupling element comprises an opening (6) which is provided with resiliently pivotable tongues (7) extending radially inward which are connected to the lips (4), wherein the tongues are displaced out of the plane of the plate-like body by a force being exerted thereon, such that due to displacement of the tongues the lips are displaced inward.

Abstract: The invention according to the present invention relates to the manufacture of paper and or boards and/or binding agents and a method and apparatus related to the same by providing for the defibrillation of cellulose fibres into a form in which the same can be subsequently sued to form the finished product directly or can be used to bind other materials together and then be formed into the finished product. The apparatus includes a twin screw conveyor through the material and liquid passes to be processed..

Abstract: The present invention relates to spiro-cyclic amine derivatives of the formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from cyano, (2-4C)alkenyl, (2-4C)alkynyl, (1-4C)alkyl each optionally substituted with CN or one or more fluoro atoms, (3-6C)cycloalkyl, (4-6C)cycloalkenyl or a (8-10C)bicyclic group, each optionally substituted with halogen or (1-4C)alkyl, phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl, each optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from halogen, cyano, (1-6C)alkyl optionally substituted with one or more fluoro atoms, (1-6C)alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more fluoro atoms, amino, di(1-4C)alkylamino and (3-6C)cycloalkyl optionally substituted with phenyl which may be substituted with (1-4C)alkyl or halogen, phenyl substituted with phenoxy, benzyl, benzyloxy, phenylethyl or monocyclic heterocycle, each optionally substituted with (1-4C)alkyl optionally substituted with one or more fluoro atoms, monocyclic heterocycle optionally independently substituted with halogen, (1-6C)a

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a lubricant includes a perfluoropolyether having a chemical structure of wherein Rf is at least one of —CF2O(CF2CF2O)m(CF2O)nCF2— and —CF2CF2O(CF2CF2CF2O)kCF2CF2—, with m representing 0 or a positive integer, n representing 0 or a positive integer, and k representing 0 or a positive integer, and wherein R1 to R4 are selected from a group consisting of —H or with at least one of R1 to R4 being

Abstract: The present application relates to a device, such as a navigation device, for vehicular and non-vehicular use, e.g. by pedestrians. The device is arranged to receive a feed from a camera. The navigation device is further arranged to display a combination of a camera image from the feed from the camera and virtual signage on the display. The virtual signage relating to roads, buildings, points of interest and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is a transportable private cloud computing platform, having a rack, several servers, a system management server, an interface device, a network switch, a power supply circuit, and a transit case. The present invention also includes a method for initializing the transportable private cloud computing platform, and a method for migrating software applications to the transportable private cloud computing platform.

Abstract: A power supply arrangement is for supplying power to a chip core. A dc-dc converter arrangement is used both for a wake-up state of the core in preparation for an active state, and for a shut down charge recycling state in which the core supplies charge to the dc-dc converter. Thus, the dc-dc converter arrangement functions both to control powering on of the core in an efficient manner and the powering down of the core to implement charge recycling. In an active state, the core is supplied with power from the high power supply line.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measurement of a characteristic of a substrate. A target is present on the substrate and a measurement is performed during a scanning movement of the substrate. The scanning movement of the substrate is a linear movement and the measurement includes obtaining a reflected image of the target using a pulsed light source, the duration of a single light pulse being less than 100 psec. A lithographic apparatus includes such a measurement apparatus, and a device manufacturing method includes such a measurement method.

Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for predicting the expected value of the quality features in agricultural and horticultural product and a method for predicting the expected optimal time of harvest by comparing expression parameters at the moment prior to harvest or during the postharvest path of genes and/or proteins related to such quality features for that agricultural and horticultural product, with (a) predetermined calibration line(s). The invention also comprises the markers M8, GAST and GDSL motif lipase and the uses thereof, as well as antibodies against them.

Abstract: Process for producing a laminate being built of at least two monolayers of polymeric tapes, the polymeric tapes having a tensile strength of at least 200 MPa, said process comprises the steps of forming a first monolayer of polymeric tapes by pre-tensioning the polymeric tapes and subsequently positioning the polymeric tapes under tension in a unidirectional, parallel manner, forming at least a second monolayer over the first monolayer in the same manner the first monolayer is formed, thereby stacking the at least two monolayers of polymeric tapes in such a way that the direction of the polymeric tapes is the same in every monolayer and that the polymeric tapes of each monolayer are offset to the tapes of the adjoining monolayer above or below that monolayer consolidating the thus stacked monolayers of polymeric tapes to obtain a laminate.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method and a production installation for producing a sub-assembly consisting of a plurality of parts joined together, in which the first part (1) and second part (2) are removed from a parts delivery site in the vicinity of a transport device and deposited oriented in position on one of a plurality of parts transport carriers of the transport device, and subsequently together with the parts transport carrier transported to an assembly station. The parts transport carrier is stopped in the assembly station in a holding position, whereupon the parts (1, 2), oriented towards one another, are moved by means of a vertical positioning device (200a, 200b) together from a transport position on the parts transport carrier into a preparation position, then positioned relative to one another, clamped and then joined to form a sub-assembly, whereupon the joined subassembly is again deposited on one of a plurality of parts transport carriers and transported away thereby.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intra-osseous implant for placement in bone of a human or animal body, which allows an accurate implant position at a desired depth into bone tissue, providing without losing a high degree of primary implant stability, including at least one intra-osseous part intended for placement in the bone tissue having an apical side and a cervical side, which part is provided on its circumferential surface with a thread running in the direction of the apical end and with one or more grooves extending in longitudinal direction and interrupting the screw thread into multiple interrupted screw thread parts serving as retention elements allowing the placement of the implant in longitudinal direction into the bone tissue but preventing the removal of the implant in opposite longitudinal direction of the bone and a support part present at the cervical side of the at least one intra-osseous part intended for supporting a prosthetic element.