Abstract: A system for performing dimension checkings of mechanical pieces is provided including a contact detecting probe with wireless transmission, for example through a single radiofrequency two-way communication link, to and from a base station connected to an interface unit. The probe includes a logic unit and a memory unit in which reside the values of some operation parameters, for example the transmission frequency and/or the activation mode of the probe. The values of the operation parameters can be modified in a programming phase, according to a method that foresees the wireless transmission of control signals from a manually operated control device—to the probe, for updating of the values among the selectable values of a sequence residing in the probe, and the acquisition of the current value.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for protecting data in a non-volatile memory by using an encryption and decryption that encrypts and decrypts the address and the data stored in the non-volatile memory using a code read only memory that stores encryption and decryption keys that are addressed by a related central processing unit at the same time data is being written or read from the non-volatile memory by the central processing unit.

Abstract: A measuring system includes a measuring device, another device and a device configured to transmit data enabling bits of data to be transmitted between the measuring device and the other device. The measuring device also includes a signal monitoring circuit and a switch element. The switch element is electrically contacted to a test potential source. The test potential source is in contact with the signal monitoring circuit according to a switch element state. The signal monitoring circuit is also in contact with the device for transmitting date. A method provides for functional monitoring of such a measuring system in a monitoring mode when a test potential is applied.

Abstract: An analyzer that comprises a sample measuring mechanism for measuring a sample and generating a measurement value, a memory for storing a plurality of standard values for evaluation of the measurement value, the plurality of standard values including a fixed standard value and a variable standard value, a controller for evaluating the measurement value based on the standard values; and an output device for outputting result of the evaluation of the measurement value by the evaluation means is disclosed. A computer program product is also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer usable code are provided for generation of software thermal profiles for applications executing on a set of processors using thermal sampling. Sampling is performed of the thermal states of the set of processors for the set of workloads to create sampled information. A thermal index is then generated based on the sampled information.

Abstract: A connector including an integrated circuit, for connecting two conductors directly or indirectly. The integrated circuit derives power either from one of the connectors being connected by the connector or from one or more other conductors terminating in the connector, and not from a battery or photovoltaic cell or other such voltage source. A coupler connected to the integrated circuit is used in case of an indirect connection of the two conductors and/or of the one or both of the conductors to the integrated circuit, to avoid having to make a physical attachment.

Abstract: A memory test engine performs memory tests on an embedded memory located in a device under test (DUT) simultaneous to analog tests performed by an automatic tester. The automatic tester provides coded information to the memory test engine, which includes a description of the embedded memory within the DUT. The memory test engine operates autonomous to the automatic tester; apply addresses, data and control and comparing results of the memory test to expected values. The automatic tester and the memory test engine use the same DUT data bus; and therefore, arbitrate the use of the bus of the DUT.

Abstract: A methodology for converting venous blood values to arterial blood values provides the advantage of obviating the need for taking arterial blood samples. The method entails (i) measuring arterial oxygenation, (ii) measuring and estimating values of venous blood acid/base status and oxygenation status of a venous blood sample, and (iii) converting the venous blood values by applying a mathematical model for deriving blood acid/base status and oxygenation status into estimated arterial blood values.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for drawing a wedge from an array of data. An angular reference table contains a plurality of angle values. An angle sampler samples a subset of angle values for a given arc of a plurality of arcs that will constitute the wedge from the angular reference table to provide an even sampling along a representative portion of the arc. A pixel locator determines horizontal and vertical coordinates for each of the sampled angle values. A pixel indexer determines an associated row and column of the two-dimensional array for each of the sampled angle values and retrieves a color for each of the sampled angle values from the two-dimensional array. A graphical renderer draws pixels with the retrieved colors at the determined horizontal and vertical coordinates.

Abstract: An automotive speedometer drive apparatus is disclosed that replaces an existing speedometer cable of the type used to drive mechanical speedometer instruments. The drive being an electronically controlled motor made to rotate at the correct rate to give an accurate speed indication, taking into consideration the specific tire size and specific speedometer involved. The drive may also be easily installed and field-calibrated by the user without the need of any special knowledge or equipment.

Abstract: For providing earthquake data for a defined area, stored are locations of a plurality of earthquake epicenters and seismic parameters associated with a plurality of seismic zones. The seismic parameters are indicative at least of magnitude and likelihood of earthquakes in each of the seismic zones. A location of a selected epicenter, within the defined area, is determined (S31) from the stored locations. Determined from the seismic parameters is a selected magnitude (S34) associated with a selected seismic zone comprising the selected epicenter. Established are characteristics of a plurality of earthquake events (S3) in the area over a defined length of time. The characteristics of an earthquake event include at least a selected epicenter and a selected magnitude. Generated is a signal indicative of the characteristics of the earthquake events. Enabled is an easy to maintain earthquake hazard model, having flexible and simple parameterization, and providing earthquake data consistent with historical data.

Abstract: Multifrequency focusing is applied to measurements made with a multicomponent resistivity logging tool in an earth formation having resisitivity anisotropy. From knowledge of relative dip and azimuth of the borehole relative to the formation, two modes can be separated, one of which is dependent substantially on the horizontal resistivity. Alternatively, mode separation and angle determination can be made simultaneously.

Abstract: A method includes the phases of measuring the quantity of a given gas in the gases extracted from a calibration sample of a calibration mud, in at least two stages for extraction under predetermined conditions. A family of curves representing the extraction, under the predetermined conditions, of the given gas from the drilling mud, is established on the basis of the measurements carried out. The method also includes the phases of measuring the quantity of given gas in the gases extracted from an analysis sample of the drilling mud in an extraction stage, under the predetermined conditions; and computing the given gas content of the drilling mud on the basis of the measured quantity of given gas and of a curve of the family.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a calibration data curve, including communicating known calibration data for a microsurgical cassette to a surgical console with which the cassette will be used.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for calibrating transmission paths in a multicarrier communication system using multiple antennas are provided. In the transmission path calibrating apparatus, a calibration processor generates reference signals to estimate distortions in phase and amplitude in transmission paths, allocates the generated reference signals to subcarriers which are different in each of the transmission paths, and calculates calibration vectors for the transmission paths using the generated reference signals and received reference signals received through the transmission paths. A baseband module IFFT-processes the generated reference signals allocated to the subcarriers and sends the IFFT signals in the transmission paths.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the location of stuck pipe are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of attaching a free point logging tool to a working line such as a slickline or wireline. The free point logging tool has a freepoint sensor and, optionally, an acoustic sensor. The freepoint sensor acquires magnetic permeability data in a string of pipe, while the acoustic sensor acquires acoustic data in the pipe. Two sets of data for each sensor are acquired—one in which the pipe under investigation is unstressed, and one in which the pipe is stressed. The first set and second sets of magnetic permeability data are compared to determine the stuck point location for the pipe. The first and second sets of acoustic data are compared to determine the nature in which the pipe is stuck.

Abstract: A modular system and process for obtaining measured data and forwarding them in a radio-based manner is based on a plurality of modules. The modules contain at least one device (31) for obtaining measured data, a device (32) for transmitting the measured data by radio, a device (33) for receiving data sent by other units, as well as device (34) for generating a transmissible code containing additional data, wherein the device (32) for transmitting the measured data and the device (33) for receiving data sent by other units together function as a repeater (35).

Abstract: According to the present invention an S-parameter file input section inputs S-parameters for each device constituting a system subject to a transmission analysis, a port position correspondence conversion section converts the input S-parameters so as to correspond to preset port positions to be connected, an S-parameter/T-parameter conversion section converts S-parameters to T-parameters, a connection calculation section carries out a connection calculation of T-parameters to obtain T-parameters of the entire system, a T-parameter/S-parameter conversion section converts T-parameters of the entire system to S-parameters of the entire system and an S-parameter file output section outputs S-parameters of the entire system.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and means of predicting, in near real-time, the detailed chemical composition of major streams in a refinery, including those downstream from the crude distillation column. The dynamically updated feed characterizations can be derived in near real time from an assay database of current crude diet, RTO information about upstream refinery units and various analyzer inputs. The chemical compositions of each stream are stored and updated in a plant wide database. A broad range of property calculations can be ascertained, either automatically or on demand, from the compositional information. An application permits users, such as operations, planning and engineering personnel, to access the database directly or indirectly (e.g., on line). This information is then used by each user to further optimize the operation of a given refinery unit and/or the plant as a whole.

Abstract: A method for inspecting an object is provided. The method includes applying a pulsed excitation signal to the object and detecting a transient response signal to the pulsed excitation signal. The method also includes convolving the transient response signal with a plurality of orthogonal functions to generate a plurality of orthogonal components.