Abstract: A method for generating a markup language document comprises accessing a pool of active markup language fragments, processing the fragments using at least one predetermined factor, and generating a markup language document accordingly. In this way, a declarative markup language document is derived, but with content that is effectively dynamic.

Abstract: A method of operating a set of devices, the set for providing a real world experience in accordance with a real world description in the form of an instruction set of a markup language. The method comprises operating the set of devices to provide a real world experience in response to a predetermined event. Such an event may include the receiving of an incoming telephone call or an e-mail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to amino-terminally truncated MCP-2, lacking NH2-terminal amino acids corresponding to amino acid residues 1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4 or 1-5 of the naturally-occurring MCP-2 and having chemokine antagonistic activity, as well as cDNA sequences encoding them, their use in therapy and/or in diagnosis of the diseases, in which an antagonistic activity of the chemokine effects is required, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for controlling a reticle-masking blade in a photolithography system. A reticle-masking blade is supported with a reticle-masking blade carriage assembly. The reticle-masking blade carriage assembly is levitated at a position with respect to a reference frame and at an orientation with respect to the reference frame. Preferably, the reticle-masking blade carriage assembly is electromagnetically levitated. At least one of the position and the orientation of the reticle-masking blade carriage assembly is measured. At least one of the position and the orientation of the reticle-masking blade carriage assembly is controlled. Optionally, the reticle-masking blade carriage assembly is moved within a dimension within a range defined by the reference frame. The dimension can be two dimensions. The movement of the reticle-masking blade carriage assembly can be controlled.

Abstract: A detergent comprising: a) 0.001% to 40% w/v of a bactericidally active water-insoluble cationic compound in its salt form wherein the counterion anion has at least one of the following properties: 1) can generate a water-insoluble salt form, by water-insoluble we mean that less than 10% w/v dissolves in deionised water at 20° C., preferably less than 1% w/v; 2) has a MW of less than 300, (preferably less than 200) but greater than 50 (preferably greater than 75), 3) the dissociation constant (Kd) of the salt is less than 10?3, preferably less than 10?6; b) 0.001 to 40% w/v of an anionic surfactant; and c) up to 98% w/v of water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method enabling a person to obtain information on medical care equipment (A), the method comprising a step of offering the option to indicate the medical care equipment (A) on a user interface (1), comprising a step of transmitting, on receipt of the indication of the medical care equipment (A), information (B) related to the indicated medical care equipment (A) to the user interface, and comprising a step of offering the person an option to select a viewpoint, a further step of selecting from a database (3a), comprising three-dimensional representations of medical care equipment, a three-dimensional representation (R) of the indicated medical care equipment (A), and a step of generating a two-dimensional view (V) from a selected viewpoint of the selected three-dimensional representation (R).

Abstract: A method of compression is provided for transmission of digital video signals between an encoder buffer and a decoder buffer. A tunable delay is provided at the encoder, suitably in the form of a portion of encoder buffer memory, with data being read out to a communications channel at a rate determined by the input bit rate of signals received a predetermined number of frame periods later. Use of the tunable delay improves efficiency of decoder buffering by maintaining a relatively constant level of decoder buffer fullness irrespective of signal bit rates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of processing a digital video data signal (DVS) in order to insert binary shape data into the digital video data signal. Such a method is used for processing the digital video data signal containing data relating to rectangular pictures, and segmented video data signals (SVS) provided by a segmentation step (SEG) of the digital video data signal, a segmented video data signal containing a video object (VO) which is a region of the rectangular picture. Said method of processing comprises the steps of identifying (ID) with an identifier to which video object of the segmented video data signals (SVS) a pixel of the rectangular picture belongs, inserting (INS) the identifiers into the digital video data signal so as to form a modified digital video data signal (DVSm), and encoding (ENC) the modified digital video data signal using a video-object-based encoding framework so as to obtain an encoded data signal (ES).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of generating a random-number sequence, and to a random-number generator, particularly for a chip card or a smart card.

Abstract: A method comprises linking a plurality of units with a central server, operating a virtual game on the server, and offering purchasing options to users of the units to purchase virtual non-monetary assets for use in the virtual game. Also described is a system comprising a central server, and a plurality of units linked to the server via a communication link, wherein a unit of the system includes purchasing means operable by a user to purchase virtual non-monetary assets for use by a user in the virtual game.

Abstract: In magnetic resonance imaging apparatus k-space data received from r.f. excitation pulses applied at successive phase-encode gradients and read-out while other gradients are applied is collected for individual coils of an array of r.f. receive coils. A processor 22 uses the lines of data received by each r.f. receive coil at each phase-encode gradient together with reference spatial sensitivity profiles of each coil in a phase-encode direction represented in terms of spatial harmonics of a fundamental frequency one cycle of which corresponds with a desired field of view, to generate a set of phase-encode lines. These lines are converted to image space in Fourier Transform processor 25 to produce an image for display on monitor 26.

Abstract: A video signal enhancement unit (100) and an image display apparatus containing the unit have a processing unit (102) for contrast modification of the video signal. The processing unit (102) receives input data from a contrast counter (112), designed to store a contrast count. The contrast count is decreased by a pixel counter (104) each time the total number of pixels which have video signal levels that are higher than a predetermined video level, exceeds a predefined threshold. The contrast count is increased each time a trigger means (114) generates a pulse. A contrast comparator (116) can be coupled to the contrast counter (112) to limit the contrast count to a maximum contrast value.

Abstract: A bicycle chain cleaner fitted on a spray can of cleaning and lubricating solution, comprising: a lower half-shell and an upper half-shell, which are provided centrally with a flat and elongated tray, respectively for collection and for covering the region where a sprayed solution is dispensed, the half-shells being provided with an inlet and an outlet for the chain, which are aligned and co-planar; articulation elements, which are interposed between the half-shells; elements for coupling to the top of the spray can one of the half-shells; and a sort of trigger, which is associated with the other one of the half-shells in order to make the edges of the half-shells mate, respective brushes with tufts of radial bristles being fitted in the half-shells so that they can rotate, the tufts being adapted to penetrate, when the chain advances in the half-shells, between links of the chain.

Abstract: A target database (4) connected to the Internet (NET) is designed to gather entry data (EI) stored in source databases (1, 2, 3) similar in content, which source databases (1, 2, 3) are likewise connected to the Internet (NET). The target database (4) is designed to compare and enter retrieved entry date (EI) into a target memory module (20) of the target database (4), wherein a check is performed, according to the majority principle, as to which of the mutually deviating entry data (EI) are correct. The target database (4) is further designed to notify an administrator of the source data base (1, 2, 3) from which incorrect entry data (EI) were received.

Abstract: There is disclosed an addressable advertising system comprising: 1) receiver circuitry for receiving an incoming television signal from an external source, generating a original baseband video signal, and transmitting the original baseband video signal to a display associated with the addressable advertising system; 2) a local storage device coupled to the receiver circuitry for storing a plurality of replacement video advertisements; and 3) an advertisement controller coupled to the receiver circuitry and the local storage device for detecting a first swap control signal transmitted in the incoming television signal. In response to the detection of the first swap control signal, the advertisement controller causes the receiver circuitry to receive from the local storage device a first selected replacement video advertisement from which the receiver circuitry generates a replacement baseband video signal and transmits the replacement baseband video signal to the display.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of a live, recombinant leporipox virus comprising exogenous DNA, which is operably linked to at least one expression control element and which is incorporated in a non-essential region of the virus genome, in the manufacture of a vector vaccine for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of infectious diseases in non-lepori species. The invention furthermore relates to a live, recombinant leporipox virus comprising exogenous DNA operably linked to at least one expression control element and incorporated in a non-essential region of the virus genome characterized in that said exogenous DNA encodes at least one antigen of a non-lepori pathogen. Due to its restricted host-range the recombinant leporipox virus is non-pathogenic in non-susceptible hosts such as non-lepori vertebrates.

Abstract: To overcome a watermark security system that is based on a limited set of possible watermark values, a collection of authentic watermarked material is created, and a substitution system provides material from this collection in lieu of the content material that the watermark verification system is intended to verify. In security systems that are designed to verify the existence of authentic watermarked material, without regard to the actual content of the material, this substitution scheme will be successful. In security systems that are designed to verify the existence of an entirety of a data set in order to authorize the presentation of select material from the data set, the substitution of authentic watermarked material for the non-selected material will also be successful. A dictionary of expected watermarks for the data set is provided.

Abstract: An information processing system comprises a plurality of information objects. The system has an input device through which a user can select a particular information object to be processed. An information object has an object representation to allow selection of the information object by the user. The user selects a particular information object on the basis of attributes of the corresponding object representation. In the processing system according to the invention, the object representation has a tactual attribute representative of that object representation and the input device is operative to provide the user with a tactile stimulation on the basis of this tactual attribute.

Abstract: The present invention relates to digital image sensors and in particular to contour filters (ZSB, 7) preventing green non-uniformity in the contour signal of the RGB Bayer image sensors. A set of rules is specified for designing the filter coefficients in the filter, whereby green non-uniformity is prevented.

Abstract: In a discharge lamp comprising a discharge vessel surrounded by an outer bulb filled with nitrogen, a hydrogen getter is used comprising more than 80% by weight of Zr and Co and one or more elements chosen from the rare earth elements. The getter effectively removes hydrogen from the outer bulb and is not poisoned by nitrogen.