Abstract: A pattern generator generates test data to be transmitted. An encoding circuit generates amplitude data which represent a modulated signal waveform that corresponds to the test data. The amplitude data are generated in a parallel manner in the form of multiple amplitude data in increments of multiple sampling points set within a predetermined period for cycles of the predetermined period. A data rate setting unit receives the multiple amplitude data in increments of sampling points, latches the amplitude data at corresponding sampling timings, and sequentially outputs the amplitude data thus latched. A multi-level driver receives sequentially input amplitude data, and generates a test signal having a level that corresponds to the value of the amplitude data thus received.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide method and apparatus for cooling a tissue surface that includes a housing configured to enclose a volume above a target region of the tissue, at least one outlet arrangement (e.g., duct) through which gas can be withdrawn from the enclosed volume, and at least one inlet arrangement (e.g., duct) that allows or facilitates further gas to enter the enclosed volume. A flow of gas can thus be provided over the target area that can cool it by convection. A liquid can be provided on the target area to provide additional evaporative cooling. Electromagnetic energy can be directed onto the target area through a portion of the housing, and debris generated by interaction of the energy with the tissue can be safely contained within the enclosed volume and removed therefrom through the outlet duct.

Abstract: The semiconductor integrated circuit including a memory macro includes a memory cell unit, input data holding units, and output data holding units. The input data holding units hold one of values of input data signals and a scan value depending on a scan control signal in accordance with an operating clock. The output data holding units hold one of values held by the input data holding units and data values stored by the memory cell unit depending on a test control signal in accordance with a phase different from a phase to operate the input data holding units. Further, the input data holding units and the output data holding units are alternately connected in series, and one input data holding unit is arranged at the top. A value held by one output data holding unit is transmitted to another input data holding unit arranged at a subsequent stage of the one output data holding units as the scan value.

Abstract: A device for transferring electrical power between a frame and a closable member such as a door includes a first housing and face plate disposed in an opening in the frame and a second housing and face plate disposed in an opening in the closable member edge. The openings are positioned so that when the closable member is closed the openings are aligned. A hollow elbow assembly is rotatably disposed and secured in each hole. A tube having a pivot guide at each end is rotatably and axially slidable in each elbow assembly. A slot in each elbow assembly allows the tube to pivot. A wire bundle in the tube is connectable to wire leads. Boots may be supplied around the tube/elbow assemblies' junctions to exclude water. Thus, the wire bundle is fully contained within a protective, articulated, armored sheath to prevent wear, chafing, breakage, and vandalism.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a dividing unit configured to divide a target candidate image, which is assigned as a candidate of a target image, into blocks when a photo-mosaic image is generated by dividing the target image into the blocks and replacing each block with a raw image selected from multiple raw images; a block-class classification unit configured to place each block in the target candidate image into a class selected from multiple classes defined by a characteristic associated with color; a comparing unit configured to compare the number of blocks in the target candidate image in a class and the number of raw images in the same class; and a selecting unit configured to select a target candidate image among a multiple target candidate images to be assigned as the target image on the basis of comparison results of the target candidate images obtained by the comparing unit.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for using a temporary object handle. A method at a resource manager includes: receiving an open temporary handle request from an application for a resource object, wherein a temporary handle can by asynchronously invalidated by the resource manager at any time; and creating a handle control block at the resource manager for the object, including an indication that the handle is a temporary handle. The method then includes: responsive to receiving a request from an application to use a handle, which has been invalidated by the resource manager, sending a response to the application that the handle is invalidated.

Abstract: For optimizing resources for a parallel data integration job, a job request is received, which specifies a parallel data integration job to deploy in a grid. Grid resource utilizations are predicted for hypothetical runs of the specified job on respective hypothetical grid resource configurations. This includes automatically predicting grid resource utilizations by a resource optimizer module responsive to a model based on a plurality of actual runs of previous jobs. A grid resource configuration is selected for running the parallel data integration job, which includes the optimizer module automatically selecting a grid resource configuration responsive to the predicted grid resource utilizations and an optimization criterion.

Abstract: A system of assigning operators to cells in a document production environment may include a computing device and a computer-readable storage medium in communication with the computing device. The computer-readable storage medium may include one or more programming instructions for identifying a first plurality of cell operators, where each cell operator may be associated with one or more skills, identifying a cell to be staffed, where the cell may be associated with one or more functions, identifying, from the first plurality of cell operators, a subset of cell operators including one or more cell operators who each possess the skills necessary to perform the one or more functions associated with the cell, selecting, from the subset, a second plurality of cell operators based on at least one relationship amongst the second plurality of cell operators, and assigning the second plurality of cell operators to the cell.

Abstract: A state detection device which detects parameters includes a measuring pipe, electrodes, an exciting coil that applies a magnetic field to the fluid, signal lines arranged at angle to the magnetic field such that an electromotive force is generated due to a change with passage of time in the magnetic field, and a state quantifying unit for extracting a ?A/?t component from resultant electromotive forces that are detected at the electrodes and the signal lines and are composed of an electromotive force of the ?A/?t component irrelevant to a flow velocity of the fluid and resulting from a change with passage of time in the magnetic field and an electromotive force of a v×B component relevant to the flow velocity of the fluid, and extracts a variation factor relevant to the parameter from the ?A/?t component to quantify the parameter based on the variation factor.

Abstract: An integrated circuit dual-fluid heat exchanger has a housing containing first and second immiscible fluids. A heat-introducing base element contacts the first fluid. A heat-receiving surface on the base element is configured for interfacial contact with a heat-radiating surface of an integrated circuit device. A heat-removing condenser element contacts the second fluid, or is separated therefrom by a gap. The first and second fluids are selected to controllably remove heat from the integrated circuit device by forming heated mass units of the first fluid that migrate through the second fluid and come into contact with the condenser element, where they are cooled and allowed to return to the base element. A heat-expulsion portion on the condenser element is configured to dissipate heat removed by the condenser element to an exterior environment outside the heat exchanger.

Abstract: An optical compensation sheet is provided and includes: a transparent substrate; and at least one optical anisotropic layer containing a liquid crystalline compound. The optical compensation sheet has a film contrast value of 4000 or more in which the film contrast value is represented by formula (1).

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for generating steam comprising supplying a first stream to a steam reformer to produce a second stream comprising essentially 100% steam such that the molecular composition of the first stream is identical to the molecular composition of second stream, wherein the steam reformer comprises a reformer inlet in fluid communication with a reformer outlet, and at least one tube arranged between, and in fluid communication with the reformer inlet and the reformer outlet; and wherein the at least one tube is in thermal communication with a furnace of the steam reformer. A steam reformer for producing steam is also disclosed.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent unit includes an anode, a cathode, a light-emitting layer disposed between the anode and the cathode, a hole transport layer disposed between the anode and the light-emitting layer, and a hole transport layer-protecting layer disposed between the hole transport layer and the light-emitting layer.

Abstract: The image management device includes a related image selection module and an auxiliary labeling module. The related image selection module selects one or more related images having a certain relationship to a classification labeled image which is assigned a classification label indicating image classification. The auxiliary labeling module assigns an auxiliary label to the related images, the auxiliary label indicating the certain relationship.

Abstract: A driving device is provided for controlling rotation of a motor. The driving device comprises an inputting module, a comparing module and a processing module. The inputting module includes a first current source, a first voltage source and a first capacitance. The first capacitance is coupled between the first current source and the first voltage source for charging/discharging and generating a voltage signal. The comparing module is coupled to the inputting module for comparing a selecting signal with the voltage signal and generating a comparing signal. The processing module is coupled to the comparing module and generates a control signal according to a clock signal and the comparing signal, wherein the driving device controls the rotation of the motor by the control signal.

Abstract: For each of a set of business application classes on an application server, a web service class consisting of a separate web service method for each of a set of actions is generated. Each web service method contains a call to an interface web service method stored on a web server. The interface web service method is capable of calling a method on the application server. Once generated, the web service classes are compiled into an assembly and are stored on the web server.

Abstract: The invention is a combination that includes a gas turbine engine extending along an axis. The gas turbine engine includes an annular combustor with a combustor liner. The combination of the invention also includes a plurality of projections extending from the combustor liner and spaced from one another circumferentially about the axis. The combination of the invention also includes a free-standing ring disposed about the combustor liner and positioned adjacent to the plurality of projections along the axis. The plurality of projections engage a corresponding circumferentially-facing portion of the free-standing ring and circumferentially support the combustor liner while allowing relative radial displacement between the combustor liner and the free-standing ring. The combination of the invention also includes a rolling assembly operably disposed between the free-standing ring and the plurality of projections to reduce binding during the relative radial displacement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a data driver including a zero compensation resistor connected in series with a phase compensation capacitor between an output node of an input differential amplification stage and an output node of a succeeding amplification stage, and a control circuit that controls to switch a resistance value of the zero compensation resistor. The control circuit switches the resistance value of the zero compensation resistor to a first resistance value or a second resistance value larger than the first resistance value in response to turning off or on of an output switch that controls connection between the output terminal of an amplifying circuit and a data line.

Abstract: A pellicle is attached to a reticle by a soft adhesive. The distortion of the reticle is less than if a hard adhesive were used.

Abstract: A target-closing phase-map generating section generates in advance a target closing phase map in consideration of a pre-arc characteristic and variations of a mechanical action of a breaker, and amplitude fluctuations of the load voltage. A target-closing time calculating section calculates a target closing time string from frequencies and phases of the power source voltage and the load voltage, respectively, of the breaker referring to the target closing phase map. A closing control section, when a close command 11 is inputted, controls the timing of outputting a closing control signal based on a predicted closing time and the target closing time string.