Abstract: Interference reduction is achieved within a communication device using a low complexity antenna array. In at least one embodiment, phase and magnitude values associated with an antenna element within a low complexity array are dynamically adjusted during device operation in a manner that enhances a predetermined quality criterion such as signal to interference and noise ratio (SINR).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oxygen generating compositions. More specifically, the oxygen generating compositions comprise potassium superoxide or sodium peroxide, a material for stabilizing the reactivity and oxidizing power of potassium superoxide or sodium peroxide, and optionally at least one selected from an oxidation catalyst of carbon monoxide, a material for improving the moldability and processability of the composition and a material for increasing initial carbon dioxide absorption rate. The oxygen generating compositions can be utilized in a wide range of applications. The material for stabilizing the reactivity and oxidizing power of potassium superoxide or sodium peroxide is selected from calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3), magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2), barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)2), calcium carbonate (CaCO3), talc and clay. The oxidation catalyst of carbon monoxide is selected from copper oxide (CuO), manganese oxide (MnO) and a mixture thereof (hopcalite).

Abstract: Based on an automatic gain factor derived from a long term peak value sample is a frame of a received signal containing speech are adjusted to enhance intelligibility. A dynamic range compression algorithm may also be used to further enhance intelligibility.

Abstract: A PC cartridge having enhanced front connecting structure is disclosed. Two folded hooks with n-shaped structure are on the same side of the front connector and at two front corners of the upper shell. The folded hook defines a small height and has a rearward opening. Further, first and second flanges are located on the same side of the front connector and at the front ends of the packing rubbers located on the bottom shell. Especially, first and second flanges are parts extended from the packing rubbers, whereby retaining slots are formed between upper and bottom shells. Both the second flanges comprise a third flange projected forward. The folded hooks conform to the third flange and extend into the retaining slots so as to engage the upper shell with the bottom shell.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding hydrogen into an intake (11) of an engine (1), including: an air inlet (23); a hydrogen inlet (21); a mixing chamber (20) for generating a fuel mixture from hydrogen and air introduced from the inlets, the chamber being adapted to couple to the intake of the engine, for introducing the fuel mixture thereto; and control means (26) for controlling airflow through the mixing chamber. The control means may include an air speed control for varying an effective cross-section of air flow through the apparatus. The air speed control is preferably in the form of an annular collar arranged in the chamber for radial expansion or contraction.

Abstract: An input unit has a mouse function and at least one inputting function. The input unit comprises image-recording means (8) which record images. These images are used for providing both the mouse function and the inputting function. The images are processed in the input unit or in some other unit.

Abstract: A fiber optic probe device having a sampling end positionable over optical fibers is provided. The sleeve could be releasably attached to the fiber optic probe device. The sampling end can be discarded after use, or re-used. A sample chamber including a reflective surface can be formed at the distal end of the sampling end.

Abstract: A fill valve assembly comprises a valve body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a fluid inlet, a valve seat and at least one fluid outlet, an axially slidable valve element arranged for axially slidable movement along the longitudinal axis, into and out of sealing engagement with the valve seat, the axially slidable valve element defining a first upstream conical surface having a first surface area and a second downstream conical surface having a second surface area, greater than the first surface area, and a fill sensor operative below a predetermined fill threshold to prevent the axially slidable valve element from establishing sealing engagement with the valve seat.

Abstract: A method and system for performing straight through processing is presented. The method includes monitoring a queue in order to detect a specific message. This message is parsed to take it from an external format into an internal format. The contents of the message include stages, with one stage being marked as active, and each stage having at least one step and a queue identifier. The processing specified in the steps contained in the active stage is performed, the active stage is marked inactive, and a new stage is marked active. The message is parsed back into the external format and directed to the queue specified by the queue identifier. Additional embodiments include a storage medium and a signal propagated over a propagation medium for performing computer messaging.

Abstract: A warmer comprising a shell body made of fire-resistant material with a space and absorber made of none spontaneous combustion or none combustion supporting materials with many small holes or slots, the absorber is in the space of the shell body; flammable organic fuel is filled into the shell body for the absorber to absorb, a other burning source ignites the fuel for red smolder condition to generate continuous heat for warming effect.

Abstract: A wireless local area network (WLAN) device (200, FIG. 2) includes a medium access control (MAC) device (204) and a physical (PHY) device (202). The PHY device receives and transmits frames (FIG. 3) over a wireless medium. The MAC device detects (604, FIG. 6) when receipt is completed of a physical layer convergence procedure (PLCP) header (304, FIG. 3) of a received frame. Based on information that the MAC device extracts (606) from the PLCP header, the MAC device predicts (618) header information for a response frame before receipt of the received frame has completed. The PHY device begins transmitting (1110, FIG. 11) the response frame preamble (302, FIG. 3) upon expiration of an interframe space (IFS).

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a removable casing for memory card includes: an upper cover, a casing, a frontal cover and a lower cover wherein the casing is devised with a linkage terminal to be in contact with a memory card, the front of the casing is to receive the frontal cover while on either side of the casing extends a rod. The top and the bottom of the rod are each fitted with a plurality of notches, while on either side of the upper cover is at least one “U shape” catch and on either side of the lower cover is at least one “Inverse L shape” catch. The catches are to correspond to the notches for a match interlocking. The inside edges of rods are connected to a press board to exert pressure onto the linkage terminals to enhance the perfect evenness and overall steadiness of the terminals.

Abstract: This patent describes technology for generating ammonia from urea. The method is based on the hydrolysis of an aqueous solution of urea and/or biuret by heating under pressure to form a mixture of ammonia, carbon dioxide and water. The gas mixtures produced are useful for supplying ammonia at controlled pressure and rate of flow for many industrial applications without the risks and hazards associated with the transportation and on-site storage of ammonia, thereby providing a significant safety advantage over present industrial practice.

Abstract: An interface plastic housing assembly for memory cards includes a plastic housing in shape of a planiform rectangular body, a plurality of terminals that are disposed in the plastic housing and have connection legs adhered to a circuit board of a memory card. The characteristics thereof are that a supporting arm is provided at the two sides of the plastic housing, respectively, and at the bottom surface of the supporting arms is provided with one or more protruding pillars, respectively. In accordance with the above structure, the protruding pillars at the two sides of the plastic housing are fitted into positioning holes disposed in advance at an apparatus or the circuit board, so as to ensure steady positioning between the circuit board and the plastic housing for surface adhesion thereof, thereby reducing the defective rate of the product.

Abstract: A pressurized water closet flushing system for flushing a toilet includes a water vessel having at least one opening for receiving water. A fill tube and a discharge tube extending into the vessel are secured to the vessel. A modular assembly cap including an intake and an actuator covers the opening. The fill tube remains secured to the vessel when the assembly cap is removed from the vessel.

Abstract: A device for recording information has at least one light-sensitive sensor (8) with a two-dimensional sensor surface. The device is adjustable between a first mode and a second mode. In the first mode, the device is adapted to essentially abut against and be passed over a surface for imaging the same by means of a plurality of images. In the second mode, the device is adapted to image an object located at a distance.

Abstract: DC offset is estimated in a wireless receiver during a period when receive energy is blocked from reaching a mixer within the receiver. The estimated DC offset value may then be used to reduce DC offset within the wireless receiver when a receive signal is subsequently being processed.

Abstract: A fill valve assembly comprises a valve body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a fluid inlet, a valve seat and at least one fluid outlet, an axially slidable valve element arranged for axially slidable movement along the longitudinal axis, into and out of sealing engagement with the valve seat, the axially slidable valve element defining a first upstream conical surface having a first surface area and a second downstream conical surface having a second surface area, greater than the first surface area, and a fill sensor operative below a predetermined fill threshold to prevent the axially slidable valve element from establishing sealing engagement with the valve seat

Abstract: A communication system includes a lattice interfered channel to transmit data from a transmitter to a receiver. In one embodiment, an encoding-modulation scheme having a rich signal constellation is used to encode data at a total rate of 0.7 bit/dimension or less before transmission into the lattice interfered channel. In another embodiment, decoding metric approximation techniques are used to process signals received from the lattice interfered channel. In still another embodiment, multilevel code (MLC) decoding is used to jointly decode an error correction code component and a lattice/MLC component of a received signal. The error correction code component may then be extracted from the decoded signal.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a quantizer to generate a quantized signal from an input signal and a function unit may be included to generate an output signal by applying a predetermined function to the quantized signal. The apparatus further may include a correction unit to compensate for distortion in the output signal.