Abstract: Automatic exposure adjusting device considers the image on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Each pixel is characterized according to its most significant bits. After the pixels are characterized, the number of pixels in any particular group is counted. That counting is compared with thresholds which set whether the image is over exposed, under exposed, and can optionally also determine if the image is seriously over exposed or seriously under exposed. Adjustment of the exposure is carried out to bring the image to a more desired state.

Abstract: Automatic exposure adjusting device considers the image on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Each pixel is characterized according to its most significant bits. After the pixels are characterized, the number of pixels in any particular group is counted. That counting is compared with thresholds which set whether the image is over exposed, under exposed, and can optionally also determine if the image is seriously over exposed or seriously under exposed. Adjustment of the exposure is carried out to bring the image to a more desired state.

Abstract: A fluid treatment assembly defines a treatment chamber and includes a treatment sub assembly positioned in an assembled condition in the treatment chamber. The treatment sub assembly includes a plurality of treatment members. The treatment assembly is arranged so that in use a fluid for treatment flows through the treatment members.

Abstract: A new variety of sweetpotato identified as ‘Evangeline’ is disclosed having disease resistance to both southern root-knot nematode and soil rot, a deep orange flesh, a high sucrose content, and high yield characteristics.

Abstract: A cleaning composition comprises at least quaternary ammonium hydroxide, a water-soluble organic solvent, water, an anticorrosive, and potassium hydroxide of 1 mass percent or less of a total amount of the solution. This cleaning composition can singly and effectively remove a photoresist film, a buried material, a metallic residue from the surface of a semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting or effecting the activity of an integral receptor which comprises contacting an integrin with a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; General Formula I Wherein the ring may be of any configuration; Z is sulphur, oxygen, CH2, NH, NRA or hydrogen, in the case where Z is hydrogen then R1 is not present, RA is selected from the set defined for R1 to R5, X is oxygen or NRA providing that at least one X of General Formula I is NRA, X may also combine independently with one of R1 to R5 to form an azide, R1 to R5 are independently selected from the group comprising H, —(CO)R6 or an alkyl, acyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, arylalkyl or heteroarylalkyl substituent of 1 to 20 atoms, which is optionally substituted, and can be branched or linear wherein substituents may optionally be further substituted, wherein R6 is selected from the group comprising an alkyl, acyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, arylalkyl or heteroarylalkyl s

Abstract: A thermoelectric system which comprises two substrates spaced apart from each other to form a gap and a plurality of electrically-connected semiconductor elements disposed between the substrates in the gap. The thermoelectric system further comprises at least one sensor and a seal which extends between the substrates and encloses the sensor and at least one of the plurality of semiconductor elements. The sensor is disposed between the substrates at an interior location spaced from the peripheral edge of at least one of the substrates. Additionally, at least one of the semiconductor elements is disposed between the sensor and the peripheral edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane form-forming composition possessing modified silicone surfactants and having delayed catalysis for modifying foam hardness and improved foam openness.

Abstract: A method for managing a memory in a computer system is disclosed. A mapping of a virtual page to physical page is locked in response to receiving a request to make the page immutable. According to an aspect of an embodiment of the invention, locking the mapping of the virtual page to the physical page includes preventing mapping of the virtual page to another physical page. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Discrete means of setting a feeder to process a wide range of media, i.e., sheets, slips, envelopes, booklets and hand collated documents, etc. as well as providing a method of utilizing the feeder for manual feed operation. The foregoing is accomplished by a friction-clutch retard feeder equipped with one or more friction clutches. When a selection lever is moved to a position 1, a primary clutch engages the separator roller with a resistive torque T1. The selection lever configures the mechanism such that the separator roller rotation is resisted entirely by the torque of the primary clutch. When the selection lever is moved to a position 2, the ground of the primary clutch is removed, and the rotation of the separator roll is coupled through a gear ratio to a secondary clutch. The selection of the gear ratio and the value of the secondary clutch allows the separation mechanism to be resisted by a second torque, T2, which can be lower than T1.

Abstract: A traffic information system has a consumer component and a plurality of modules forming a network and for connecting to consumer components. The consumer component is disposed at a vehicle and is for receiving outside information and transmitting vehicle information. The consumer components have a component communication device, an interface, an output, and a power supply. The modules have a module communication device, a processor, a memory, and a power supply. A plurality of network stations forming a system receives outside information from an authority and transmits the outside information to the network of modules. The consumer components transmit vehicle information to the network of modules. The network communicates the information upstream and downstream along the network of modules an upstream notification distance and a downstream notification distance, respectively, each determined by an origin module. Each module receiving such information then transmits it to other vehicles.

Abstract: The system described herein enables clinicians and researchers to use aggregated genetic and phenotypic data from clinical trials and medical records to make the safest, most effective treatment decisions for each patient. This involves (i) the creation of a standardized ontology for genetic, phenotypic, clinical, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and other data sets, (ii) the creation of a translation engine to integrate heterogeneous data sets into a database using the standardized ontology, and (iii) the development of statistical methods to perform data validation and outcome prediction with the integrated data. The system is designed to interface with patient electronic medical records (EMRs) in hospitals and laboratories to extract a particular patient's relevant data. The system may also be used in the context of generating phenotypic predictions and enhanced medical laboratory reports for treating clinicians.

Abstract: A system for packaging a flat panel product includes a dispensing device for dispensing a length of inner protective packaging material, a folding table for wrapping the inner protective packaging material around the product and folding an outer protective packaging material around the product, and a binding device for binding the outer packaging material, inner packaging material, and product together, suspending the product relative to at least one of the walls of the sidewall and supporting the product laterally. A data entry device provides data related to the length of inner protective packaging material required, and this data is fed to a controller, which controls the dispensing device to provide an appropriate length of material. The data entry device can also provide shipping information, fed to a printer for printing a shipping label.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described for distributing associated data to media recipients that are experiencing a primary media event, such as a television or radio program, a movie or a live event. The associated data may be in the form of direct links that may be used by the media recipients to access supplemental information, such as a website accessible via the Internet, that is in some way associated with or related to the primary media event. Since the associated data leads the media recipients directly to the supplemental information, the media recipients do not need to search for the supplemental information on their own. In various embodiments, a direct link is transmitted wirelessly to a wireless communication device that uses the link to access the supplemental information. In some situations, the direct link is extracted or copied from the primary media data stream.

Abstract: A media control computer system provides centralized access and distribution of digital media content. The system provides a user full control of multiple media sources from any television or video screen connected to the system. The system provides for storage and distribution of various types of media in practically any digital format, such as movies, television programs, music and video games. The system may be controlled wirelessly, such as using Bluetooth technology. The system may be expanded using expansion cards or chips that a user may install in one central location, thereby replacing the many “black boxes” of the typical home entertainment center. The system receives input from the Internet, cable/satellite television, peripheral devices and various types of media devices. Media output may be distributed to television screens and audio systems throughout a home, office or other location.

Abstract: A digital media interface system combines video information from two video information sources to form a combination video signal for display on a television display device. One of the video information sources may be a digital media content provider, such as a satellite or cable television service provider, and the other video information source may be a personal computer connected to the Internet. The system generates a window of graphics information, such as from an Internet webpage, and overlays the window on a television screen along with the digital video provided by the satellite or cable television provider.

Abstract: Supplemental program information is provided to a television in conjunction with a television program, where the supplemental program information is related to the subject matter of the television program. The supplemental program information and an access number are embedded in a digital video data stream of the television program. The digital video data stream is transmitted and received, and the access number is extracted from the received data stream. Based on the extracted access number, a determination is made whether the supplemental program information will be provided to the television. The television program may be an advertisement, and the supplemental program information may be advertising information related to the subject matter of the advertisement. For example, the supplemental program information may be a URL pointing to a web page that describes features of an advertiser's product.

Abstract: A method and mechanism are provided for controlling the movement of a belt. The arrangement may have a moveable member is coupled to an adjustable member. The members are coupled such that when the moveable member is moved in a first direction the adjustable member is move in a first direction and when the moveable member is moved in a second direction the adjustable member is moved in a second direction. A belt is coupled to the movable member. Movement of the belt in a first direction moves the moveable member in the first direction and movement of said belt in a second direction moves the moveable member in the second direction. A belt tensioner mechanism is connected to the belt so that when the belt moves in the first direction a biasing force is created that drives said belt to move a controlled amount in the second direction when movement of the belt in the first direction is stopped. The arrangement may be employed with a materials feed tray.

Abstract: A new variety of sweetpotato identified as ‘Evangeline’ is disclosed having disease resistance to both southern root-knot nematode and soil rot, a deep orange flesh, a high sucrose content, and high yield characteristics.

Abstract: A new variety of sweetpotato identified as ‘Murasaki-29’ is disclosed having disease resistance to southern root-knot nematode and soil rot, a white flesh, and purple skin.