Abstract: A radiation image storage panel. The panel has a supported layer of storage phosphor particles dispersed in a binding medium, and adjacent thereto, between the layer and a support having reflective properties, a layer arrangement of intermediate layers inbetween the layer and the support. The layer arrangement consists of an antihalation undercoat layer containing one or more dye(s), the layer being situated more close to the support, and an adhesion improving layer situated more close to the layer of storage phosphor particles, and wherein the adhesion improving layer is hardened to a lesser extent than the antihalation undercoat layer.

Abstract: A dual chamber condiment grinder has more than one chamber for holding a different condiment in each, and each chamber has a rasp that can be selectively moved up and down to grind the condiment in the associated chamber. An actuating handle rotates on the top of the chambers to position a cam over one or the other of the rasps to selectively grind the contents of one of the chambers. In the alternative, the cam can move in a slot in a movable handle to position the cam over the desired rasp.

Abstract: A diagnostic imaging system (20) comprising a computer workstation (26) for controlling the imaging system, interfacing with an operator and generating images. A coordinate system (100) is in data communication with the computer workstation. The coordinate system (100) is adapted to describe relative position of components in the diagnostic imaging system (20). A subject support (30) is describable within the coordinate system and an X-ray sub-system (22) is positionable around the subject support (30). Position sensors (44a) are operatively connected to the x-ray sub-system (22) and they provide signals to the workstation (26) indicative of the position of components of the x-ray sub-system (22) within the space represented by the coordinate system. A nuclear camera sub-system (24) is positionable around the subject support (30).

Abstract: A communications system includes first and second beacon devices capable of wireless message transmission and at least one portable device capable of receiving such message transmissions. The first beacon is arrange to broadcast a series of inquiry messages according to a first communications protocol, such as Bluetooth. The portable device detects such inquiry messages and replies with an identifier for the portable device. The first beacon then transmits the received identifier to the second beacon, with the second beacon and portable device configured to perform a service interaction when triggered by the second beacon receiving the portable device identifier.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a device (1) for measuring the quiescent current IDDQ drawn by an electronic device such as a CMOS device or an IC, from a supply voltage. The quiescent current is drawn in between switching peaks, and is a measure for the quality of a device under test. The measurement device of the invention comprises a current measuring unit (6), and parallel to this CMU (6), a current bypass unit CBU (20), comprising a power MOSFET. In the CBU of the invention, a connection (51) is present between a terminal other than the gate or base of one driver transistor and the source of the MOSFET, thereby minimising the charge transfer effects which are likely to occur during switching of the MOSFET. The invention is further related to a measurement device for IDDQ measurement comprising a current offset unit (21), which is aimed at improving the measurement range, without losing measurement resolution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a color picture camera (1, 31, 41) with a sensor (2) having a surface to image color pictures, which pictures can be converted into electrical signals, a red component of the color picture generating an electrical red value signal (R), a green component of the color picture generating an electrical green value signal (G), and a blue component of the color picture generating an electrical blue value signal (B), which signals are supplied to a parallel/serial converter and an amplifier circuit (42) for a white compensation and a brightness compensation. According to the invention, the amplifier circuit includes a two-stage amplifier (43, 44) with a first amplifier stage (43) for a fine compensation and a second amplifier stage (44) for a coarse compensation.

Abstract: An improved reticle frame structure surrounds the perimeter of a reticle substrate and contacts it at the edge with precision guidance surfaces as the reticle is lowered onto the device. In an embodiment, the reticle contacts conical sections that correct its position and orientation along the plane of its mask surface, and spherical surfaces to position the reticle at its standardized datum reference areas. Near the intersection of the X and Y reference planes, a minimal area of the reticle face comes to rest on a spherical mounting surface as far away from the reticle mask as possible. This surface completes a tripod of vertical support in conjunction with the cones, which maintain contact with the reticle edges only. Secondary and tertiary spherical support surfaces can be provided for vertical support of the other two lateral corners of the reticle face to mitigate reticle tilt while it is being lowered onto the tripod contact points.

Abstract: The invention relates to highly concentrated aqueous emulsions of peroxides comprising an anti-freeze agent, a polyvinyl acetate with a degree of hydrolysis between 45 and 80%, and optionally a non-ionic surfactant with an HLB value greater than 10 selected from alkylene oxide block-copolymers, ethoxylated fatty alcohols, and ethoxyfated fatty acids. The emulsions have a low COD value and are safe, storage stable, and generally applicable.

Abstract: In a ballast circuit for supplying a high pressure discharge lamp and comprising an up-converter and a bridge circuit, the output voltage of the up-converter is controlled at a higher level immediately after the ignition of the lamp and at a lower level during stationary operation. Stabilization of the discharge immediately after ignition of the lamp and a relatively small power dissipation are both realized in this ballast circuit.

Abstract: A multi-channel audio conversion system is described, comprising audio mode converting means having a signal input and a signal output for converting audio input signals to audio output signals representing audio in an audio output mode. The audio mode converting means are arranged for user controlled conversion from the audio input signals to the audio output signals. Advantageously the influencing of the conversion from audio input signals to audio output signals may take place by the listener. This results in a smooth and personalized freedom of choice regarding the amount of multi-channel stereo and/or surround effects in the audio output signals of the system.

Abstract: A Bluetooth master radio frequency unit addresses a slave radio frequency unit, to enable the slave to synchronize to the master, by sending poll packets and optionally null packets over an active link, the master being arranged so that receipt of a response from the slave unit to a poll packet is sufficient to maintain the active link. The slave unit does not have to respond to all of the poll packets. This approach can allow the slave to preserve more (transmit) power by going into a deep sleep mode in which a low power oscillator may be used while still allowing the master unit to detect whether the slave has resynchronized or not (and thus to update a Link Supervision Timer, for example).

Abstract: A display device (panel) is made recognizable by an application (11) in an electronic apparatus. This enables the application to use otherwise dummy lines (L1 . . . L22) during start up to be used to program configuration parameters (parameters like display length and width, TFT-driving parameters like pulse widths etc.

Abstract: Transceivers for use in time division telecommunication units like mobile phones and base stations can be produced at lower costs by, in a transmitting mode, switching the direct digital synthesizer (DDS 24) driven phase locked loop (PLL 10-15) into a modulating state and supplying a modulation signal to the DDS and switching in the PLL a first filter (12) allowing the generation of an improved modulated signal, and by, in a receiving mode, switching the DDS driven PLL into an oscillating state and supplying a non-modulation signal to the DDS and switching in the PLL a second filter (13) allowing demodulation with reduced phase noise. A transmitter part (2) and a non-transmitter part (4,6) share a single DDS driven PLL, based upon the basic idea of using important parts in low cost transceivers for both modes, instead of using different parts for different modes, and achieve a good performance.

Abstract: Method display device and computer program product that reduces motion blur, flicker and loss of brightness of images shown in non-stoboscopic display devices, such as Liquid Crystal or Light Emitting Diodes displays, in which each image of input video signal is displayed during a display time ti, which is less than or equal to a picture period T. The motion and the characteristics of motion are measured and the display time ti is continuously adjusted between O and T depending on this measured motion and the caracteristics of motion. To further reduce flicker and loss of brightness encountered when reducing the display time, anti-mot on blur filtering of the input video signal is performed, where the display time and the amount and sort of filtering is jointly controlled based on the measured motion and characteristics of motion.

Abstract: A system for calibrating a spatial light modulator array includes an illumination system and a spatial light modulator array that reflects or transmits light from the illumination system. A projection optical system images the spatial light modulator array onto an image plane. A shearing interferometer creates an interference pattern in the image plane. A controller controls modulation of elements of the spatial light modulator array. The shearing interferometer includes a diffraction grating, a prism, a folding mirror or any other arrangement for generating shear. The shearing interferometer can be a stretching shearing interferometer, a lateral shearing interferometer, or a rotational shearing interferometer. The shearing interferometer may include a diffraction grating with a pitch corresponding to a shear of the light by an integer number of elements. The projection optics resolves each element of the spatial light modulator array in the image plane.

Abstract: In a wireless communications arrangement, a method is disclosed of providing location based services to at least one mobile terminal MT, the mobile terminal MT being adapted for roaming between a plurality of access points AP1-n and for wireless communication therebetween. The access points AP1-n are controlled by a network control means (10) and the method includes: a) the control means (10) activating location based services LBS only on receipt of a predetermined message sent thereto from the mobile terminal MT though an access point AP; and b) the control means (10) determining the location of the mobile terminal MT based on a network address of an access point AP through which said predetermined message was sent and directing said location based services LBS to said mobile terminal MT through said access point AP.

Abstract: A method of operating a speech dialogue system (1) is described. For controlling the dialogue for selecting one of various services (9, 10) of the dialogue system (1) by the user, a database (6) is used which has a hierarchical data structure (DS) with a plurality of nodes (K) and a plurality of paths (P) for interconnection of the nodes (K) and for connecting the nodes (K) to service objects (D) which are arranged at a respective end of the path (P). The service objects (D) represent the services available (9, 10). The nodes (K) represent respective categories in which further categories and/or the services classified thereunder are arranged. At least to part of these service objects (D) and/or nodes (K) leads a plurality of paths (P). To each node (K) and each service object (D) is furthermore assigned at least one keyword (S).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, the use of such a method and an integrated circuit for altering memory configurations in a physical memory. A memory configuration comprising memory pools of memory packets can be changed into a new memory configuration by detecting a released memory packet within a memory pool of said first memory configuration, assigning memory from said released memory packet to said second memory configuration, determining the size of said assigned free memory of said second memory configuration and allocating within said assigned free memory a required amount of memory for a memory packet of a pool of said second memory configuration in case that assigned free memory size satisfies that allocation request. By said transition a seamless mode change may be applied and memory packets released within a first mode may already be used by said second mode. Fragmentation may be avoided.

Abstract: A liquid immersion photolithography system includes an exposure system that exposes a substrate with electromagnetic radiation and includes a projection optical system that focuses the electromagnetic radiation on the substrate. A liquid supply system provides liquid flow between the projection optical system and the substrate. An optional plurality of micronozzles are arranged around the periphery of one side of the projection optical system so as to provide a substantially uniform velocity distribution of the liquid flow in an area where the substrate is being exposed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronic device (10) is proposed that comprises an insulating body (2) with at a surface a conductive pattern (1). According to the invention, a carrier (3) is provided with a first layer (4) and a second layer (5), which layers (4, 5) comprise different materials. After reshaping of the carrier (3) from the side of the second layer (5), insulating material (2) is provided at the side of the second layer (5), and the first layer (4) is removed, therewith providing the insulating body (2) with the conductive pattern (1). The reshaping may be done, for example, by bending or by forcing. The resulting body (2) is very suitable for use in modules, as part of a compact camera. Its shape may be defined with a mold.