Abstract: Systems and methods use a digital microform imaging apparatus for sensing an image mark on the microform containing the image of a document.

Abstract: A device for determining alignment errors of structures which are present on, or which have been applied to a substrate, comprising a substrate holder for accommodating the substrate with the structures and detection means for detecting X-Y positions of first markings on the substrate and/or second markings on the structures by moving the substrate or the detection means in a first coordinate system, wherein in a second coordinate system which is independent of the first coordinate system X?-Y? structure positions for the structures are given whose respective distance from the X-Y positions of the first markings and/or second markings can be determined by the device.

Abstract: A sugar-cane harvester having a tubular frame is provided. The frame is configured for mounting a set of sugar-cane harvesting devices (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10), and is formed by a set of tubular parts linked mechanically to one another. The mechanical linking between the tubular parts that form the frame are made via at least one of rivets, soldering, or flanges. The frame may also be an exoskeleton-type frame configured for receiving all the components that form the industrial system of a sugar-cane harvester.

Abstract: A system adapted to provide alert signals to individuals or institutions and/or control signals to utilities control units to automatically stop the flow of gas, water, electricity, oil, etc., such signals being delivered in response to the detection of seismic events, the detection occurring via ground-based monitoring systems and/or satellite-based monitoring systems. The alert and/or control signals are distributed through various broadcasting systems or similar channels of communication, such as radio frequency transmitters, Internet service providers, cell phone wireless carriers, satellite phone service providers and/or security monitoring service providers, to individuals and/or facilities through smartphones, landline telephones, tablets, PC's, voice-controlled web communication devices or the like and/or to signal receivers on utilities control units.

Abstract: A system adapted to provide alert signals to individuals or institutions and/or control signals to utilities control units to automatically stop the flow of gas, water, electricity, oil, etc., such signals being delivered in response to the detection of seismic events, the detection occurring via ground-based monitoring systems and/or satellite-based monitoring systems. The alert and/or control signals are distributed through various broadcasting systems or similar channels of communication, such as radio frequency transmitters, Internet service providers, cell phone wireless carriers, satellite phone service providers and/or security monitoring service providers, to individuals and/or facilities through smartphones, landline telephones, tablets, PC's, voice-controlled web communication devices or the like and/or to signal receivers on utilities control units.

Abstract: Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery cell having safety and increased energy density, and battery using same. The cell is shaped as a rounded square tube. A core material for preventing electrolyte permeation is at the cell center, the core member being a hollow cylindrical insulator of square cross-section. A cell monitoring system such as a temperature sensor is provided in the hollow part of the core material. A cell base member including positive electrode member, separator, and negative electrode member of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is wound around the core material. Terminals made of electroconductive metal electrically connected to the collector of the positive electrode member or the collector of the negative electrode member are exposed to the cell exterior. The temperature sensor is attached to the center part of the hollow part of the core material in close contact with the core material.

Abstract: A method adapted to provide alert signals to individuals or institutions and/or control signals to utilities control units to automatically stop the flow of gas, water, electricity, oil, etc., such signals being delivered in response to the detection of seismic events, the detection occurring via ground-based monitoring systems and/or satellite-based monitoring systems. The alert and/or control signals are distributed through various broadcasting systems or similar channels of communication, such as radio frequency transmitters, Internet service providers, cell phone wireless carriers, satellite phone service providers and/or security monitoring service providers, to individuals and/or facilities through smartphones, landline telephones, tablets, PC's, voice-controlled web communication devices or the like and/or to signal receivers on utilities control units.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic commerce system using a jackpot discount rate and providing a price discount service to a customer. To this end, provided is an electronic commerce system using a jackpot discount rate, the electronic commerce system comprising a web server, which analyzes an electronic commerce earnings rate on the basis of purchase information transmitted from a plurality of purchaser terminals, extracts a jackpot discount rate exceeding earnings expected by sales of a bidding product according to an excess earning rate when the earnings rate exceeds a predetermined earnings rate, determines a jackpot price to which the jackpot discount rate is applied, and provides information on the jacket price to the purchaser terminals.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: A system adapted to provide alert signals to individuals or institutions and/or control signals to utilities control units to automatically stop the flow of gas, water, electricity, oil, etc., such signals being delivered in response to the detection of seismic events, the detection occurring via ground-based monitoring systems and/or satellite-based monitoring systems. The alert and/or control signals are distributed through various broadcasting systems or similar channels of communication, such as radio frequency transmitters, Internet service providers, cell phone wireless carriers, satellite phone service providers and/or security monitoring service providers, to individuals and/or facilities through smartphones, landline telephones, tablets, PC's, voice-controlled web communication devices or the like and/or to signal receivers on utilities control units.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for quantifying levels of expression and/or quantifying copy number of a heterologous polynucleotide in a transgenic plant using quantitative or real-time polymerase chain reaction (QPCR or real-time PCR), wherein the real-time PCR is performed using a primer set specific to a heterologous terminator sequence operably linked to the heterologous polynucleotide.

Abstract: A process and a device for measuring intermodulation products by wave reflection on a non-linear object (20), including two electromagnetic sources (24, 25) of distinct focal points emitting fundamental components, and a receiver (28), the process includes a step in which the measuring device is in a configuration so that the receiver (28) produces a signal for a first composition of the enriched wave (23), and a second step in which the measuring device is in a second configuration so that the receiver (28) produces a measuring signal for a second composition of the enriched wave (23).

Abstract: A lens including a flexible refractive optic having a fixed refractive index, an electro-active element embedded within the flexible refractive optic, wherein the electro-active element has an alterable refractive index, and a controller electrically connected to the electro-active element wherein when power is applied thereto the refractive index of the electro-active element is altered.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display fluid comprising charged composite color particles dispersed in a solvent. The composite color particle comprises core particles which are at least one color core particle and at least one core particle having a high refractive index, a shell in which the color core particles and the high refractive index core particles are completely or partially embedded, and steric stabilizer molecules on the surface of the composite color particle. A display fluid comprising the composite color particles of the present invention provides improved optical performance.

Abstract: Provided herein are glass laminates, preferably safety glass laminates, that comprise a polymeric interlayer sheet formed of an acid copolymer composition. The acid copolymer composition comprises an ethylene acid copolymer which, in turn, comprises copolymerized units of ethylene, about 5 to about 90 wt % of copolymerized units of a first ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and optionally about 2 to about 40 wt % of copolymerized units of a derivative of a second ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms. Optionally, a portion of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymerized units of the ethylene acid copolymer are neutralized to form carboxylate salts. The acid copolymer composition also includes a hydroxyl-containing crosslinking agent and may also include an adjuvant. The glass laminates have superior resistance to creeping due to the properties of the acid copolymer composition, which may optionally be cross-linked.

Abstract: An inorganic coating solution composition including an alkali metal silicate, a curing agent, a dispersant, a defoamer, and a solvent, wherein the curing agent is phosphoric acid (H2PO4), the dispersant is at least one selected from among Tween 20, Tween 40, Tween 60, Tween 80, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyethylene glycol 400 and polyvinyl alcohol, and the defoamer is at least one selected from among a silicone-based defoamer, an alcohol-based defoamer, a mineral oil-based defoamer and a powder defoamer.

Abstract: A chilled air distribution system for an aircraft galley service cart, comprising a first plenum on an upper surface of the service cart for directing chilled air over said cart. The cart bay door also includes a pair of diverting curved vanes along a vertical surface to divert air from one surface, such as a front door, to an adjacent surface such as a side wall. The side walls may be provided with a pair of rub strips for guiding air to the rear of the cart, where a return plenum vacuums and recirculates the chilled air back to the first plenum.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a clutch control apparatus, and more particularly, to a clutch control apparatus that achieves miniaturization of machinery and reduces an operational error by using a non-contact type displacement detection system using a position detecting sensor for a clutch clearance, and regulates the operation of an actuator using a plurality of solenoid valves, as a result, allowing accurate position control of a pneumatic cylinder which operates the clutch, thereby improving fuel efficiency and achieving fuel reduction as well as reducing emissions of carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A vehicle passenger seating unit of the type having at least first and second seats facing each other. A privacy panel is provided that includes first and second video monitors positioned between the first and second seats and selectively moveable between respective stowed positions. When both video monitors are stowed, visual interaction is permitted between seat occupants in the first and second seats. When moved to respective deployed positions between the first and second seats, privacy is provided to the seat occupants in the first and second seats.

Abstract: The present invention provides a realistic solution for a highlight or multicolor display device which can display high quality color states. More specifically, an electrophoretic fluid is provided which comprises four types of particles, having different levels of size, threshold voltage or charge intensity.