Abstract: The invention relates to a digital motion picture camera including at least one optoelectronic sensor device for the recording of motion pictures. The sensor device has, in an areal arrangement, a plurality of sensor elements for the generation of a respective received signal in dependence on a light exposure. The camera further has a control device for the controlling of the read-out of the received signals of the sensor elements as well as a digitizing device for the digitizing of the received signals. The camera moreover has an optical viewfinder for the visual observation of the motion pictures to be recorded and a beam deflection device which is interposed in front of the sensor device and by which the reception beam path can be split at least into one recording beam path for the sensor device and one viewfinder beam path for the optical viewfinder.

Abstract: A method for consistent selectivity estimation based on the principle of maximum entropy (ME) is provided. The method efficiently exploits all available information and avoids the bias problem. In the absence of detailed knowledge, the ME approach reduces to standard uniformity and independence assumptions. The disclosed method, based on the principle of ME, is used to improve the optimizer's cardinality estimates by orders of magnitude, resulting in better plan quality and significantly reduced query execution times.

Abstract: A housing for use in a monitoring system having at least one monitoring module includes a shell defining an interior cavity. At least one opening is defined in the shell, and the at least one opening is in flow communication with the interior cavity. The housing includes at least one gasket coupled to the shell about an outer perimeter of the at least one opening. The at least one gasket facilitates insulating the interior cavity from electromagnetic radiation when the at least one monitoring module is positioned within the housing.

Abstract: A process of forming an integrated circuit including an MOS transistor, in which a pre-metal deposition cleanup prior to depositing metal for silicide formation includes an HF etch, a first SC1 etch, a piranha etch and a second SC1 etch, so that a native oxide on the source/drain regions is less the 2 nanometers thick before deposition of the silicide metal. A process of forming a metal silicide layer on an integrated circuit containing an MOS transistor, in which a pre-metal deposition cleanup prior to depositing metal for silicide formation includes an HF etch, a first SC1 etch, a piranha etch and a second SC1 etch, so that a native oxide on the source/drain regions and the MOS gate is less the 2 nanometers thick before deposition of the silicide metal.

Abstract: Decision feedback equalizer (“DFE”) circuitry bases determination of the coefficients that are used in its various taps on the algebraic sign of the current value of an error signal and prior serial data signal values output by the DFE circuitry. Use of such algebraic sign information (rather than full error signal values) greatly simplifies the circuitry needed to determine the tap coefficients. The DFE circuitry can be adaptive, i.e., such that it automatically adjusts the tap coefficients for changing serial data signal transmission conditions.

Abstract: A system includes a signal processing module and a control module. The signal processing module receives a first clear channel assessment (CCA) signal for a first sub-channel of a communication channel, increases a pulse width of the first CCA signal by a predetermined period of time, and generates a second CCA signal. The control module receives the second CCA signal and a third CCA signal for a second sub-channel of the communication channel. The control module transmits data via one of the second sub-channel and the communication channel based on the second and third CCA signals.

Abstract: A vertical light-emitting diode (VLED) structure fabricated with a SixNy layer responsible for providing increased light extraction out of a roughened n-doped surface of the VLED are provided. Such VLED structures fabricated with a SixNy layer may have increased luminous efficiency when compared to conventional VLED structures fabricated without a SixNy layer. Methods for creating such VLED structures are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for simplifying manufacture of a mixed alcohol or mixed oxygenate product from synthesis gas. The mixed alcohol or mixed oxygenate product contains ethanol and other oxygenates with two or more carbon atoms per molecule. The method includes stripping a portion of carbon dioxide and inert gases contained in a mixed alcohol synthesis reaction product using a methanol-containing stream, such as one produced as part of the method, as a medium to absorb said carbon dioxide and inert gases and recycling light products and heavy products to one or more of synthesis gas generation, mixed alcohol synthesis and separation of desired mixed alcohol or mixed oxygenate products from other components of a mixed alcohol synthesis stream.

Abstract: The invention is directed to 5,6-dihydro-1H-pyridin-2-one compounds of formula: wherein R is C1-C6 alkyl or (Aryl)CH2-,and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds that are useful in treating infections by hepatitis C virus.

Abstract: A packaging assembly (30), such as a ball grid array package, is formed which distributes power across an interior region of an integrated circuit die (52) by using an encapsulated patterned leadframe conductor (59) that is disposed over the die (52) and bonded to a plurality of bonding pads (45) formed in a BGA carrier substrate (42) and in the interior die region, thereby electrically coupling the interior die region to an externally provided reference voltage.

Abstract: A machine for erecting a polygonal container from a knocked-down flat (KDF) container formed from a blank of sheet material is provided. The container includes four main side panels, at least one corner panel extending between two of the main side panels, and at least one bottom flap extending from one of the main side panels. The machine includes a body, a first erecting mechanism coupled to the body, and a second erecting mechanism coupled to the body. The first erecting mechanism receives the KDF container and erects the KDF container into a partially erected container having a substantially rectangular configuration, and the second erecting mechanism receives the partially erected container and erects the partially erected container from the substantially rectangular configuration into the polygonal container by applying a force to an exterior surface of the partially erected container to erect the polygonal container that has more than four sides.

Abstract: A two part lens system. The first part is a ring-like supporting component that is implanted in the capsular bag following cataract surgery. The first component is a non-optical component and contains a pair of haptics for fixating the first component within the capsular bag. The second component is an optical component that contains all of the corrective optical power of the lens system. The second component has a pair of tabs for locking the second component within the first component.

Abstract: An electronic assistant for managing and locating data of interest for a user that, autonomously and without explicit user request, schedules and executes multiple information retrieval tasks in accordance with the user's priorities, deadlines and preferences, said handheld device including a computer-implemented assistant coupled to said information locator, wherein the assistant automatically recommends an event or plans a travel trip based on said user styles, techniques, preferences, or interests, and location and time of the handheld.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the production level of isoprenoids in an algal cell. The method includes increasing expression of a polynucleotide sequence that encodes 4-hydroxy-3-methylbut-2-enyl diphosphate reductase (IDS) in the algal cell. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for increasing the production level of carotenoids in an algal cell. The method includes increasing expression of polynucleotide sequence that encodes phytoene desaturases (PDS) in the algal cell. In a further aspect, the invention relates to an algal cell having a polynucleotide sequence that is genetically engineered to express a higher level of IDS or PDS than a corresponding wild type algal cell, wherein the cell produces an increased level of isoprenoids or carotenoids, respectively, than a corresponding wild type algal cell.

Abstract: A system and method for searching for content in a user device includes a receiver receiving a plurality of data objects. The user device includes a search module comprising a parsing module parsing search data from the plurality of data objects and a memory interface module storing search data within a memory of the user device. The search module comprises a search performance module searching the search data in response to a search query. The search module comprises a search results module generating search results from the search data. The user device is associated with a display that displays the search results.

Abstract: Nanoemulsions contain particles that comprise an outer shell layer containing at least one oil and a core portion containing at least one antioxidant and, optionally, other health-promoting compounds, wherein the nanoemulsions are relatively stable for prolonged periods without significant change in physical properties and are suitable for administering to humans and other mammals orally, topically, intravenously, transdermally, and subcutaneously.

Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula (I) as defined in the specification. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, methods of synthesis, and intermediates are also disclosed.

Abstract: A difference between a first expected required polish time for a first substrate and a second expected required polish time for a second substrate is determined using a first pre-polish thickness and a second pre-polish thickness measured at an in-line metrology station. A duration of an initial period is determined based on the difference between the first expected required polish time and the second expected required polish time. For the initial period at a beginning of a polishing operation, no pressure is applied to whichever of the first substrate and the second substrate has a lesser expected required polish time while simultaneously pressure is applied to whichever of the first substrate and the second substrate has a greater expected required polish time. After the initial period, pressure is applied to both the first substrate and the second substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods for non-invasive daily activity monitoring includes acquiring utility meter data; identifying individual appliance utility consumption from the utility meter data; determining daily life activity patterns from the individual appliance utility consumption; and sending a request for assistance when the pattern matches one or more predetermined conditions.

Abstract: In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method for enhancing content playing on a device is provided, the method comprising: extracting context information; retrieving a policy, wherein the policy comprises one or more constraints; applying one or more of the constraints in the policy to the extracted context information, producing augmented context information; sending the augmented context information as a query to an entity external to the device; receiving results from the entity external to the device in response to the query; and displaying the results from the entity external to the device on the device.