Abstract: A simulated flame mechanism includes two or more projection surfaces and one or more flicker effects transmitting light onto the two or more projection surfaces. The projection surfaces are spaced apart and oriented relative to each other by one or more of (i) different elevations, (ii) different angular orientations in a horizontal plane, and (iii) different orientations in a vertical plane. The flicker elements generate an image of a simulated flame on the projection surfaces. The spacing and orientation of the two or more projection surfaces relative to each other creates a three-dimensional flame appearance when light from the one or more flicker effects is transmitted thereto.

Abstract: A method performed on a computer or computing system, the method comprising steps for aiding interpretability of calculated values in the context of molecular structural features. The method starts with a machine learning model of a pharmacokinetic or physicochemical property of a molecule, derived from a training set of molecules, and provides a user with an interpretability model of the machine learning model for a set of molecules of interest.

Abstract: A heating and cooling appliance includes a heat pump unit, an electric fireplace having an electric heating element and a display panel included on a front surface of the electric fireplace, a room temperature sensor, and a processor operatively connected to the heat pump unit, the electric heating element, and the room temperature sensor. The processor is configured to operate the heat pump unit in a cooling mode, operate the heat pump unit in a heating mode, or operate the electric heating element, in response to a signal received from the room temperature sensor. The processor is further configured to cause an image to be displayed on a display panel of the electric fireplace when either the heat pump unit or the electric heating element is operated.

Abstract: Techniques for the reading and writing of data in multi-state non-volatile memories are described. Data is written into the memory in a binary format, read into the data registers on the memory, and “folded” within the registers, and then written back into the memory in a multi-state format. In the folding operation, binary data from a single word line is folded into a multi-state format and, when rewritten in multi-state form, is written into a only a portion of another word line. A corresponding reading technique, where the data is “unfolded” is also described. The techniques further allow for the data to be encoded with an error correction code (ECC) on the controller that takes into account its eventual multi-state storage prior to transferring the data to the memory to be written in binary form. A register structure allowing such a “folding” operation is also presented.

Abstract: Techniques for the reading and writing of data in multi-state non-volatile memories are described. Data is written into the memory in a binary format, read into the data registers on the memory, and “folded” within the registers, and then written back into the memory in a multi-state format. In the folding operation, binary data from a single word line is folded into a multi-state format and, when rewritten in multi-state form, is written into a only a portion of another word line. A corresponding reading technique, where the data is “unfolded” is also described. The techniques further allow for the data to be encoded with an error correction code (ECC) on the controller that takes into account its eventual multi-state storage prior to transferring the data to the memory to be written in binary form. A register structure allowing such a “folding” operation is also presented.

Abstract: The present invention provides a height-adjustment mechanism for an armrest. In an embodiment, a height-adjustment mechanism for an armrest includes an integral one-piece leverage body, and an integral one-piece sleeve. In an embodiment, the integral one-piece sleeve has pivot seats formed on a pair of locking arms depending from a first wall of the sleeve. These parts may be made of low cost materials suitable for integrally forming their features in an injection-moulding operation. Various features built into these parts may provide a user with a sense of quality.

Abstract: A height-adjustment mechanism may include an integral one-piece leverage body; an integral one-piece sleeve; and a locking member. In an embodiment, the integral one-piece leverage body has a handle, a pair of pivot pins projecting from opposed sides, a tongue projecting rearwardly, and a resilient biasing member projecting forwardly. These parts may be made of low cost materials suitable for integrally forming their features in an injection-moulding operation. Various features built in to these parts may provide a user with a sense of quality.

Abstract: The present invention provides new oral dosage formulations comprising a nicotine active, optionally combined with an antidepressant, which through the controlled release of the active ingredient(s) alleviate some of the nicotine withdrawal symptoms a person may experience during attempts to quit smoking.

Abstract: A memory chip which uses a multi-pin port as a JTAG port includes a JTAG controller, at least one internal block and a configuration unit which selectively configures four pins of the multi-pin port to communicate JTAG data to the JTAG controller or to communicate non-JTAG data to the at least one internal block. The configuration unit can be generally permanent or it can be modifiable. For example, the modifiable configuration unit can be a volatile memory (VM) configuration unit or a product term output of a programmable logic device (PLD).

Abstract: A memory chip which uses a multi-pin port as a JTAG port includes a JTAG controller, at least one internal block and a configuration unit which selectively configures four pins of the multi-pin port to communicate JTAG data to the JTAG controller or to communicate non-JTAG data to the at least one internal block. The configuration unit can be generally permanent or it can be modifiable. For example, the modifiable configuration unit can be a volatile memory (VM) configuration unit or a product term output of a programmable logic device (PLD).

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for synthesizing a compound or a library of compounds of Formula 1A and 1B: