Abstract: A decision feedback equalizer with dynamic feedback control for use in an adaptive signal equalizer. Timing within the decision feedback loop is dynamically controlled to optimize recovery of the data signal by the output signal slicer. The dynamic timing is controlled by a signal formed as a combination of feedback and feedforward signals. The feedback signal is an error signal related to a difference between pre-slicer and post-slicer signals. The feedforward signal is formed by differentiating and delaying the incoming data signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds being esters of 5-aminolevulinic acids or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, including compounds of formula (I) R22N—CH2COCH2-CH2CO—OR1 (wherein R1 may represent alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy, alkoxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyloxy, amino, aryl, oxo or fluoro groups and optionally interrupted by oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur or phosphorus atoms; and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a group R1, and both R2 groups may be the identical or different), and their use in diagnosis and photochemotherapy of disorders or abnormalities of external or internal surfaces of the body, and products and kits for performing the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated polynucleotides and small molecule target polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides. Antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a novel small molecule target polypeptide or any derivative, variant, mutant or fragment of that polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody are disclosed, as are methods in which the small molecule target polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states. More specifically, the present invention discloses methods of using recombinantly expressed and/or endogenously expressed proteins in various screening procedures for the purpose of identifying therapeutic antibodies and therapeutic small molecules associated with diseases. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.

Abstract: A combined dot density and size modulation system uses dispersed dot halftoning in conjunction with dot size modulation to produce a halftone image in which both the density and size of the dots are modulated to control overall gray level. The dot density and size modulation system offers advantages over pure dot density modulation systems or pure dot size modulation systems because it allows an extra degree of flexibility which can be used to increase the visual quality of the halftoned pattern and/or increase the robustness of the halftoning to printer artifacts and variations. An input pixel value is used to independently produce a dot density value and a dot size value. The dot density value and dot size values may be obtained from, e.g., look up tables that have been optimized for print quality and printer stability. Dispersed dot halftoning is used to provide a halftone value for the desired pixel location using the dot density value. The dispersed dot halftoning may be, e.g.

Abstract: The single substrate thermal processing apparatus (2) includes a process chamber (5) arranged to accommodate a target substrate (W) and provided with a showerhead (10) disposed on its ceiling. A support member (28) is disposed to support the target substrate (W) so as for it to face the showerhead (10), when the target substrate (W) is subjected to a semiconductor process. A heating lamp (30) is disposed below the support member (28), for radiating light to heat the target substrate (W). The support member (28) and heating lamp (30) are moved up and down together relative to the showerhead (10) by an elevator mechanism (20). The elevator mechanism (20) sets different distances between the showerhead (30) and heating lamp (10), in accordance with the different process temperatures, thereby causing temperature change of the bottom surface of the showerhead (10) to fall in a predetermined range.

Abstract: The invention provides liquid toner compositions in which the polymeric binder is chemically grown in the form of copolymeric binder particles dispersed in a liquid carrier. The polymeric binder includes one amphipathic copolymer comprising one or more S material portions and one or more D material portions, wherein the components of the composition comprise sufficient crosslinking functionality to provide a three dimensional gel of controlled rigidity which can be reversibly reduced to a fluid state by application of energy. The toners as described herein surprisingly provide compositions that are particularly suitable for electrophotographic processes wherein the transfer of the image from the surface of a photoconductor to an intermediate transfer material or directly to a print medium is carried out without film formation on the photoconductor.

Abstract: The present invention features dendritic cell nodes that can be used to vaccinate subjects against pathogens and to modulate a subject's immune system to treat or prevent various diseases and conditions.

Abstract: A mannequin has an artificial skeleton defining a torso area covered with a resilient outer shell shaped to simulate a human torso. The outer shell defines a chest region and a pelvic region. An adaptor located at the chest region, and an artificial breast is detachably connected to the adaptor.

Abstract: A system for providing traffic information to a plurality of mobile users connected to a network. The system comprises a plurality of traffic monitors, each comprising at least a traffic detector and a transmitter, the traffic detector generating a signal in response to vehicular traffic and the transmitter transmitting the signal. A receiver receives the signals from the traffic monitors. A computer system is connected to the receiver and is further connected to the network. The computer system in response to a request signal received from one of the users transmits in response thereto information representative of the signals transmitted by the traffic monitoring units. Alternative systems for gathering traffic information are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for measuring unconjugated molecules, e.g. antibodies, in a mixture that also includes conjugated molecules, e.g. antibodies.

Abstract: Emulating a packet reorder condition in a network includes maintaining a counter variable to count packets sent out since the most recent reordered packet. When a new packet arrives, if the counter variable is less than or equal to zero, a current packet lag value is determined. If the current packet lag value is not equal to zero, the new packet is delayed before being sent out in accordance with the lag value, and the counter is updated with the lag value. Otherwise, the new packet is sent out without delay and the counter is decreased by one. The current packet lag value is computed based on supplied configuration parameters. Delaying the new packet includes applying a latency to the packet, the latency comprising a time cost to transmit the packet multiplied by the current packet lag value.

Abstract: In exemplary embodiments, a method and computer program product for predicting quiescent current variation of an integrated circuit die include steps of: (a) receiving as input a value of a derating factor from a process monitor cell on an integrated circuit die and an on-chip variation of the derating factor; (b) constructing a curve fitting formula for estimating a quiescent current of the integrated circuit die as a function of the derating factor; (c) calculating minimum and maximum values of the quiescent current from the curve fitting formula, the value of the derating factor from the process monitor cell, and the on-chip variation of the derating factor to generate an estimate of minimum and maximum values for the quiescent current; and (d) generating as output the estimated minimum and maximum values of the quiescent current.

Abstract: A multicarrier receiver sequentially correlates two training symbols to determine a length of a cyclic prefix associated with each of the training symbols.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are provided for k-means clustering using t-test computation. According to one embodiment, k-means clustering is performed on a dataset. In performing k-means clustering, the dataset having various points is partitioned into several clusters. The closeness of a given point to a given cluster is determined. Then, t-test computation is performed to determine statistical linear relationship between the point and the cluster. If the point is found to be close to the cluster and a statistical linear relationship is found between the point and the cluster, the current position of the point is maintained.

Abstract: A network emulator provides both per-connection and non-connection-based emulation. The emulator includes a host computer, and a kernel-mode emulator driver and user-mode application component running on the host computer. The application component supplies configuration parameters to the driver. The driver includes a packet filter list that filters a captured packet, a virtual network link that receives the packet from the packet filter list, a link group list that applies an emulation procedure to the packet, a timer management component that manages a timer associated with the emulation procedure, and a packet dispatcher component that sends out the packet. A connection pool component facilitates per-connection emulation.

Abstract: A method and system for emulating a network bandwidth condition includes maintaining a queue for holding packets that are received, maintaining a virtual time that is updated whenever a packet timer is scheduled, and, for a selected packet waiting in the queue, calculating a timer expiration time based on the virtual time. A bandwidth emulation module is controlled by an emulator link that comprises a virtual network link to which a first computer is connected. One or more computers may be linked to the first computer.

Abstract: Amphipathic copolymers are provided comprising one or more S portions and one or more D portions. The copolymers have a chromophore covalently bonded thereto via a urethane, urea or amide linkage. These copolymers provide exceptionally useful components in toner compositions, because they provide easily prepared color-imparting particles that provide excellent color rendition.

Abstract: The invention provides liquid toner compositions in which the polymeric binder is chemically grown in the form of copolymeric binder particles dispersed in a liquid carrier. The polymeric binder includes one amphipathic copolymer comprising one or more S material portions and one or more D material portions, wherein the components of the composition comprise sufficient acid and base functionality to provide a three dimensional gel of controlled rigidity which can be reversibly reduced to a fluid state by application of energy. The toners as described herein surprisingly provide compositions that are particularly suitable for electrophotographic processes wherein the transfer of the image from the surface of a photoconductor to an intermediate transfer material or directly to a print medium is carried out without film formation on the photoconductor.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically detecting nodules from images include a seed point generation unit for generating a seed point from a plurality of images that define a volume, a volume of interest generation unit for defining a volume of interest comprising the seed point and optionally smoothing the volume of interest with a set of pre-selected scales, a volume projection unit for choosing principal viewing axes within the volume of interest, re-slicing the volume of interest along one of the principal viewing axes and computing volume projection curves of the re-sliced volumes along the principal viewing axes, and a volume projection analysis unit for analyzing the shapes of the volume projection curves, and detecting a nodule in accordance with the analyzed shapes.

Abstract: The invention is a semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes buried bitlines in a semiconductor substrate. Additionally, doped regions are formed adjacent the buried bitlines. The doped regions adjacent the buried bitlines inhibit a leakage current between the buried bitlines.