Abstract: A method for converting source data to a channel-modulated signal having a plurality of pairs of in-phase (I) and quadrature-phase (Q) data in a mobile station, wherein the mobile station uses at least one channel, includes the steps of: a) encoding the source data to generate at least one data part and a control part; b) generating at least one spreading code to be allocated to the channel, wherein each spreading code is selected on the basis of a data rate of the data part and the control part and spreading codes are selected so that two consecutive pairs of the I and Q data are correspondent to two points located on same point or symmetrical with respect to a zero point on a phase domain; and c) spreading the control part and the data part by using the spreading code, to thereby generate the channel-modulated signal.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 21, 2013
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
Inventors:
Seung Chan BANG, Tae Joong KIM, Jae Heung KIM, Jung Im KIM, Jong Suk CHAE, Hyuck Jae LEE, Jae Ryong SHIM, Narm Hee LEE
Abstract: Disclosed are a method of forming a solder on pad on a fine pitch PCB and a method of flip chip bonding a semiconductor device using the same. The method of forming a solder on pad on a fine pitch PCB includes: applying a solder bump maker (SBM) paste with a predetermined thickness to an entire surface of a PCB including a metal pad and a solder mask; heating the SBM paste at a temperature higher than a melting point of solder contained in the SBM paste and then cooling the SBM paste to form a solder on pad; and washing a residual polymer resin and residual solder particles of the SBM paste by using a solvent.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 6, 2013
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
Abstract: A system and method for post-tensioned tendon monitoring includes at least one optical sensor arranged in monitoring proximity to a post-tensioned tendon, a test instrument in communication with the optical sensor, and a processor capable of managing operation of the test instrument, a storage device and a display. The system and method further include a database adapted to contain sensor baseline information and sensor measurement data. The test instrument is capable of sending a first wavelength to the optical sensor and receiving a second wavelength from the optical sensor, wherein at least one of the instrument or the processor is configured to analyze the second wavelength and output sensor measurement data for storage in the database. The processor is configured to calculate an amount of tensile loading which exists in the post-tensioned tendon, based on the sensor measurement data and the sensor baseline data, and to provide an output.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 28, 2013
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nucleic acid molecules in respect of which changes to DNA methylation levels are indicative of the onset or predisposition to the onset of a neoplasm. More particularly, the present invention is directed to nucleic acid molecules in respect of which changes to DNA methylation levels are indicative of the onset and/or progression of a large intestine neoplasm, such as an adenoma or adenocarcinoma. The DNA methylation status of the present invention is useful in a range of applications including, but not limited to, those relating to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of colorectal neoplasms, such as colorectal adenocarcinomas. Accordingly, in a related aspect the present invention is directed to a method of screening for the onset, predisposition to the onset and/or progression of a neoplasm by screening for modulation in DNA methylation of one or more nucleic acid molecules.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 13, 2011
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicants:
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION, CLINICAL GENOMICS PTY. LTD.
Inventors:
Jason Peter Ross, Michael Buckley, Peter Laurence Molloy, Susan Margaret Mitchell, Konsta Rainer Duesing, Zheng-Zhou Xu
Abstract: The subject invention pertains to an assay and a method for diagnosing, identifying and/or differentiating microorganisms, and in particular bacteria such as Mycobacterium spp. within biological samples. The present invention also relates to assays, gene arrays, probes and primers, nucleic acids and methods for detecting microorganisms in a sample.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 13, 2011
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC.
Abstract: Glaucoma drainage devices including vario-stable valves and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A glaucoma drainage device includes a drainage lumen and a valve system coupled to the drainage lumen to control the flow of fluid through the drainage lumen. The valve system includes an adjustable valve with a diaphragm that is in communication with the drainage lumen and is movable to occupy varying amounts of the drainage lumen. In some embodiments, the valve system is maintained in a desired position without the use of power such that power is only needed when changing a position of the adjustable valve.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 22, 2013
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
Inventors:
Matthew A. Rickard, Leslie A. Field, Sebastian Bohm
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for performing the estimation and/or prediction of the dynamic system state of large power system networks, using a multi-processor approach. More particularly, a large power system network is divided into smaller sub-systems, each sub-system having associated dynamic state variables. Each sub-system is assigned to one or more of a plurality of processing elements, and dynamic state variables for each sub-system are estimated or predicted independently, using the processing elements and sensor measurements. In several embodiments, the dynamic state of each sub-system is computed through the construction of a set of dedicated observers, such as linear parameter-varying (LPV) observers, which are designed to reduce the effects of other sub-systems on the state estimation problem.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
ABB RESEARCH LTD.
Inventors:
Ernst Scholtz, Vaibhav D. Donde, Jean-Charles Tournier
Abstract: A system for controlling and monitoring animals, the system including control devices that are able to be fitted to the animals and arranged for communication with one another. Each control device is capable of determining the position of an animal relative to a second animal as well as the distance between animals and the relative movement of animals fitted with the control device. The system of control devices also includes a stimulus device that allows stimuli to be applied to an animal or animals based on the relative position, movement and/or distance of the respective animals to one another.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 3, 2013
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Abstract: A tactile feedback apparatus is disclosed. The tactile feedback apparatus includes at least one tactile feedback unit. The feedback tactile sense unit includes at least one feedback electrode, a dielectric layer and at least one reference electrode. A common reference potential is formed by a user's finger and the tactile feedback apparatus using the reference electrode. An electric filed is generated on the user's finger by the dielectric layer and the feedback electrode to provide a tactile feedback. Besides, the tactile feedback apparatus also provides a touch sensing function.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 6, 2012
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Abstract: A method of testing visual performance includes determining a difficulty rating for each of a plurality of visual recognition tests. The method further includes displaying one of the visual recognition tests to a subject and receiving from the subject a response to the visual recognition test. After receiving the response to the visual recognition test, a subsequent visual recognition test is selected to have a difficulty rating determined based on the response received from the subject, the subsequent visual recognition test is displayed, and a response is received from the subject. The subsequent visual recognition tests are repeated until a predetermined number of responses is reached. A visual performance score is determined based on the set of responses received from the subject and the difficulty ratings for the visual recognition tests displayed to the subject is then output.
Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in fastening or constricting. For example, devices (e.g., adjustable vascular pedicle constricting devices) configured to allow a user (e.g., a surgeon) to apply a band element at least partially around a desired structure (e.g., tissue such as a vascular pedicle) in a manner that allows the degree of constriction to be adjustable are provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 3, 2012
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Abstract: Intermediate compositions, and in particular gels and suspensions for preparing foam compositions, are described. The compositions can include benzoyl peroxide. Also described, is the dermatological use of such compositions.
Abstract: The invention described herein pertains to compounds, compositions and formulations comprising the compounds, and methods for use of the compounds, compositions and/or formulations in the treatment of diseases responsive to the inhibition of uPAR-uPA interactions, such as cancer.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 2, 2012
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
INDIANA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Abstract: A keyboard portion is configured to move (with respect to a housing) between a deployed position and a non-deployed position. A cover pivotally couples to the housing and is configured to at least partially cover the keyboard portion when the keyboard portion is in the non-deployed position and to reveal the keyboard portion when the keyboard portion is in the deployed position. By one approach the cover is configured to move the keyboard portion between the deployed position and the non-deployed position as the cover pivots with respect to the housing.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 14, 2012
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
Inventors:
Jason Tyler GRIFFIN, Martin Philip RIDDIFORD
Abstract: Carbon molecular sieve membranes having desirable selectivity for ethylene/ethane separations are prepared from a 3,3?,4,4?-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid dianhydride 5(6)-amino-1-(4?-aminophenyl)-1,3,3-trimethylindane 4,4-bismaleimidodiphenyl-methane (BTDA-DAPI) precursor solution that is then formed into films or hollow fibers which are pyrolyzed under vacuum or an inert atmosphere to form carbon molecular sieve membranes. Pyrolysis condition variables, including ramp rate, thermal soak time and temperature, are used to optimize the membrane's separation performance.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 28, 2012
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Inventors:
William J. Koros, Meha Rungta, Liren Xu
Abstract: A camera system (10) includes: a camera (12) that obtains a test image (200); and an image processor (30). The image processor (30): analyzes said test image (200) to detect an object (22) appearing in the test image (200); determines a location where the detected object (22) appears in the test image (200); compares the determined location with a reference location; and determines if the camera (12) is one of properly aligned or misaligned based upon a result of said comparison.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 15, 2012
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
Inventors:
Ajay Raghavan, Juan Liu, Robert R. Price
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of obtaining a stereoscopic signal from a sequence of monoscopic images. The method includes a step of obtaining a sequence of monoscopic images having been captured by an image acquisition apparatus in an acquisition mode enabling several images to be shot in the course of a regular movement substantially tangential to the plane of the lens of the acquisition apparatus. That step is followed by a step of forming pairs of images from the sequence of images, each pair being formed on the basis of a predetermined temporal distance then a step of calibrating the images of the pairs formed, so as to improve the visual correspondence between the two images. Finally, a stereoscopic signal is constructed from the pairs so calibrated.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 20, 2013
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
CANON RESEARCH CENTRE FRANCE
Inventors:
Maryline Clare, Christophe Gisquet, Felix Henry
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for combined cycle power generation while reducing or mitigating emissions during power generation. Recycled exhaust gas from a power generation combustion reaction can be separated using a swing adsorption process so as to generate a high purity CO2 stream while reducing/minimizing the energy required for the separation and without having to reduce the temperature of the exhaust gas. This can allow for improved energy recovery while also generating high purity streams of carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 13, 2013
Publication date:
December 19, 2013
Applicant:
EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
Inventors:
NARASIMHAN SUNDARAM, RAMESH GUPTA, HANS THOMANN, HUGO S. CARAM, LOREN K. STARCHER, FRANKLIN F. Mittricker, SIMON C. WESTON, SCOTT J. WEIGEL
Abstract: The present invention relates to stable pharmaceutical compositions of tetrahydrobiopterin and processes for producing such compositions. Particularly the present invention relates to stable pharmaceutical compositions comprising tetrahydrobiopterin and at least one stabilizing agent.