Abstract: A method and system whereby conventional television advertisements (i.e., those delivered to viewers while they watch television programming) can be delivered in conjunction with and correlated with advertisements that are presented to viewers in the Interactive Program Guide (IPG). Moreover, the invention described herein provides for delivering highly targeted ads to viewers in both conventional programming avails and in the IPG, and for linking the targeted ads in these two media to provide for enhanced and highly effective advertising campaigns.

Abstract: A portable electronic device holder incorporated in a seatback of a passenger seat. The device holder includes a shelf and a release latch arranged to hold the respective bottom and top edges of a portable electronic device for hands-free use. The latch holds the shelf in a stowed position flush with the seatback and releases to allow the shelf to rotate away from the seatback for use. The shelf is positioned apart from a tray table, when present, so that the device holder and tray table can be deployed and used at the same time.

Abstract: An improved monument structure combining an integrated construction system with carbon fiber reinforced composites to form an exoskeleton chassis that significantly reduces the build times, manufacturing skill level requirements, post processing activities, and overall weight of a given aircraft monument.

Abstract: Equipment for stacking and arranging items according to a predetermined order on a platform includes at least: one conveyor belt extending along a feed direction; one plurality of rollers arranged transversely to the feed direction; the conveyor belt being combined with the rollers so that rotation of the rollers in a way causes rotation of the conveyor belt in the same way; one first roller of the plurality of rollers being driven by a motor for driving the rotation of the conveyor belt; one transmission assembly for transmitting the motion from the motor to the driven roller; the conveyor belt including at least a first central and at least two side portions opposed with respect to the central portion; the central portion moving at a speed v1 along the feed direction, the first side portion moving at a speed v2 along the feed direction; and v2>v1.

Abstract: A desk includes a desk top and a frame connected to underside of the desk top. Two storage boxes are respectively connected the left and right sides of the frame. Each storage box has a retractable column extending therefrom which is driven by a driving unit. Each storage box has a flexible cable manager located therein which is cooperated with multiple boxes to organize cables of computers and accessories, and the boxes are moved with movement of the desk top.

Abstract: There is provided an electrophoretic particle which contains a core material particle formed of a composition containing a resin, a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound having any one of an imino group, a methylol group and an alkoxymethyl group in the molecule and a heterocyclic ring having a nitrogen atom, and a coloring agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to driving methods for driving a color display device which can display high quality color states. The display device utilizes an electrophoretic fluid which comprises three types of pigment particles having different optical characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to machine weight regulation system which comprises one or more ballasts (1); a fastening system (2); and a machine (3) containing a housing; capable of carrying a plurality of types of extra weight.

Abstract: A multi-branch stimulation electrode is disclosed herein. The multi-branch stimulation electrode can include a plurality of branches that extend from a hub. The branches can each include one or several stimulation contacts that can deliver an electrical current to tissue contacting the stimulation contacts. The stimulation contacts can be electrically connected with the lead. The lead can extend from the hub and can be connected with the pulse generator. The branches can include features to facilitate implantation including, for example, one or several removable stiffening elements.

Abstract: A display apparatus including a display panel and a driver circuit is provided. The display panel includes a display region and a non-display region. The non-display region includes a plurality of dummy pixels connected to one another. The driver circuit provides gate driving voltages and a test data voltage, so as to make the dummy pixels connected to one another generate a charging rate test signal in response to the test data voltage.

Abstract: The present inventive concept relates to a hand grinder including a grinder main body, a coupler including a power transfer member coupled to a rotary shaft of a grinder main body and a main body provided between the grinder main body and power transfer member, and a grinding disc including a grinding stone having a hollow disc plate and a coupling portion provided at a central portion of the grinding stone and detachably coupled to the coupler. A plurality of hook steps are radially arranged along an outer circumference of an upper end portion of the power transfer member, and a plurality of coupling pieces are radially arranged on an inner circumference of a central portion of the coupling portion. When the grinding disc is assembled such that the hook steps pass between the coupling pieces and the main body is rotated, a lower surface of the hook steps is placed on an upper surface of the coupling pieces and the grinding disc is fixed to the coupler.

Abstract: A method for the surface treatment of a substrate surface of a substrate includes arranging the substrate surface in a process chamber, bombarding the substrate surface with an ion beam, generated by an ion beam source and aimed at the substrate surface, to remove impurities from the substrate surface, whereby the ion beam has a first component, and introducing a second component into the process chamber to bind the removed impurities. A device for the surface treatment of a substrate surface of a substrate includes a process chamber for receiving the substrate, an ion beam source for generating an ion beam that has a first component and is aimed at the substrate surface to remove impurities from the substrate surface, and means to introduce a second component into the process chamber to bind the removed impurities.

Abstract: A portable work light is disclosed having a front cover having a LED light source; a protective housing for the LED light source; a back housing for enclosing the portable light and the various components thereof; a power source and electrical components for operating the portable light; a ratcheting stand and handle; and a plurality of bumpers for protecting various contact points of the portable light.

Abstract: A foldable display device includes a holding structure and a flexible display panel. The holding structure includes a housing, a first supporting stage, a second supporting stage, a supporting element, and a first flexible element. A third portion of the housing is pivotally connected to a first portion and a second portion of the housing. The third portion of the housing has an accommodating space. The first supporting stage is located on the first portion of the housing. The second supporting stage is located on the second portion of the housing. A gap is formed between the portion of the second supporting stage and the portion of the first supporting stage. The supporting element is located in the accommodating space. Two ends of the first flexible element are respectively connected to the supporting element and the third portion of the housing.

Abstract: A building using solar energy for heating and cooling is disclosed. The building comprises a fluid channel arranged for a fluid to transfer absorbed solar heat, a solar heat storage bank to store and supply the solar heat, and a mechanism for directing and controlling the flow of the fluid throughout the building. A insulating glass style solar heat collector (IGSHC) as a building element comprises a insulating glass means; a replaceable solar heat absorber removably received in a slot in the hollow space of the insulating glass, and separates the space into two subspaces; a fluid channel is thermally connected to the solar heat absorber for heat transferring; and a mechanism for directing and controlling the flow of said fluid.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting device includes a first electrode, a first light-emitting layer, a first low work function layer, a second low work function layer, a conductive etching-resistant layer, a first hole-injection layer, a second light-emitting layer, and a second electrode. The first light-emitting layer is disposed over the first electrode. The first low work function layer is disposed over the first light-emitting layer. The second low work function layer is disposed over the first low work function layer, and a work function of the second low work function layer is greater than a work function of the first low work function layer. The conductive etching-resistant layer is disposed over the second low work function layer. The first hole-injection layer is disposed over the conductive etching-resistant layer. The second light-emitting layer is disposed over the first hole-injection layer. The second electrode is disposed over the second light-emitting layer.

Abstract: A display panel includes a flexible substrate, a first conductive layer, an insulating layer, a second conductive layer and a display layer. The flexible substrate includes a central area and at least one peripheral area. The first conductive layer is disposed on the flexible substrate. The insulating layer is disposed on the first conductive layer. The insulating layer includes a central insulating portion and at least one peripheral insulating portion. The peripheral insulating portion is located above the peripheral area. The central insulating portion is located above the central area. The peripheral insulating portion is more flexible than the central insulating portion. The second conductive layer is disposed on the insulating layer, and the insulating layer separates the first conductive layer from the second conductive layer. The display layer is disposed on the second conductive layer.