Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with systems and methods for network communications. In one example, a cellular telecommunications network includes a radio access network with multiple geographically distributed cells, and further includes a core network for providing cellular telecommunications network functions to devices registered therewith over a cellular telecommunications network bearer. The cellular telecommunications network is adapted to provide core network cellular telecommunications network functions to devices registered therewith over a non-cellular telecommunications network bearer via another access network including a plurality of access points. Further, the core network is configured to receive an identifier of said other access network when a device communicates with the core via an access point and selects a charge for providing telecommunications services in dependence upon the value of that identifier.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns systems and methods for implementing location based services in communications networks. In one example, when the GMLC of a telecommunications network receives a request for the location of a mobile terminal, an SMLC is interrogated to obtain therefrom, if available, data indicative of the location of the relevant mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may be caused to selectively switch between a GSM radio access network and another access network if no location information is derivable from one of the access networks currently used by the device.

Abstract: Automated apparatus and methods for testing surface finishes. In at least one preferred embodiment, automated apparatus capable of reliably, automatically testing surface finishes in industrial environments. In at least one further preferred embodiment, an automated, robotic surface finish tester programmable to measure surface finishes of a plurality of spatially separate surfaces and simultaneously and/or thereafter displaying, transmitting, processing, and/or storing data related thereto.

Abstract: A hybrid cable modem includes wideband circuitry configured to receive data over multiple different downstream channels at the same time. The wideband circuitry demodulates signals on the different downstream channels and then formats the demodulated signals back into packets or frames for sending out over an Internet Protocol (IP) home network. Narrowband cable modem circuitry is coupled to the wideband circuitry and selectively extracts Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications (DOCSIS) data from one of the multiple downstream channels being processed by the wideband circuitry.

Abstract: A network device has a communications port to provide communication with a data network and a cable port to provide communication with a cable network across multiple channels. The network device also has a processor to receive data from the data network, format the data into packets for transmission across the multiple channels and provide an identifier to allow the packets to be reconstructed.

Abstract: A modular Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) includes a packet shelf operating a Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications (DOCSIS) Media Access Control (MAC) framer. One or more downstream Physical Interface (PHY) shelves receive DOCSIS data from the packet shelf over a packet switched network and modulate the DOCSIS data for sending on a downstream path of a cable plant. One or more upstream PHY shelves send DOCSIS data received from an upstream path of the cable plant over the packet switched network to the packet shelf. By separating the PHY components from the MAC and from the system software, the PHY components for a Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) plant may be replaced with different PHY components for other access technologies such as wireless, Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), Ethernet-to-the-Home, Fiber-to-the-Home, or fiber Passive Optical Networks (PONs).

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Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispenser includes a jet, in fluid communication with a source of non-carbonated diluent, extending into a mixing chamber of the dispenser. The jet includes an aperture, typically in a sidewall thereof, configured to spray the diluent towards the wall of the mixing chamber. A diffuser is disposed below the jet. The diffuser may be in fluid communication with a concentrate dispensing outlet so as to emit concentrate into the mixing chamber. The diluent and concentrate collide in the mixing chamber to create a frothed beverage.

Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispenser includes a diluent jet directed at a wall of a mixing chamber thereof such that a swirling descending mass of diluent is formed. A concentrate dispensing outlet ejects concentrate into the swirling mass of diluent causing turbulent mixing of the diluent and the concentrate to create a frothed or whipped beverage. Instead of creating a swirling mass of diluent, the diluent jet and concentrate dispensing outlet may be oriented substantially directly at one another such that the streams of concentrate and diluent collide causing a turbulent mixing of the diluent and the concentrate.

Abstract: Combinations comprising a) an activator of soluble guanylate cyclase and b) an inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) are useful for treating hypertension.

Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispenser includes a diluent jet directed at a wall of a mixing chamber thereof such that a swirling descending mass of diluent is formed. A concentrate dispensing outlet ejects concentrate into the swirling mass of diluent causing turbulent mixing of the diluent and the concentrate to create a frothed or whipped beverage. Instead of creating a swirling mass of diluent, the diluent jet and concentrate dispensing outlet may be oriented substantially directly at one another such that the streams of concentrate and diluent collide causing a turbulent mixing of the diluent and the concentrate.

Abstract: A post-mix beverage dispenser includes a diluent jet directed at a wall of a mixing chamber thereof such that a swirling descending mass of diluent is formed. A concentrate dispensing outlet ejects concentrate into the swirling mass of diluent causing turbulent mixing of the diluent and the concentrate to create a frothed or whipped beverage. Instead of creating a swirling mass of diluent, the diluent jet and concentrate dispensing outlet may be oriented substantially directly at one another such that the streams of concentrate and diluent collide causing a turbulent mixing of the diluent and the concentrate.

Abstract: A radio direction finding system for a low signal quality transmission signal performs a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) on an entire received RF band into a number of FFT bins, each serving as an IF filter. The contents of each FFT bin are demodulated to decode a frequency signature from the encoded RF signal. A signal-to-noise ratio comparator receives the FFT baseband samples and determines the signal level from the known frequency signature. The FFT baseband buffer with the greatest SNR corresponding to a particular FFT frequency bin is outputted as a direction finding metric.

Abstract: A direction finder apparatus and method are provided. The direction finder apparatus includes an antenna system, a RF front end, and an analog signal detector that detects an electromagnetic signal and provides in response a characteristic signal without an underlying carrier wave. The direction finder apparatus further includes an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter, a fast Fourier transform (FFT) processor that produces a plurality of component frequency approximations representing frequency components of the AM signal, a plurality of storage bins, and a post-processor. The post-processor determines a maximum S/N ratio from among the plurality of component frequency approximations. A direction of arrival (DOA) angle of the RF signal is determined when the antenna system is oriented to produce a maximum S/N ratio.

Abstract: A direction finder apparatus and method are provided. The direction finder apparatus includes an antenna system, a RF front end, and an analog signal detector that detects an electromagnetic signal and provides in response a characteristic signal without an underlying carrier wave. The direction finder apparatus further includes an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter, a fast Fourier transform (FFT) processor that produces a plurality of component frequency approximations representing frequency components of the AM signal, a plurality of storage bins, and a post-processor. The post-processor determines a maximum S/N ratio from among the plurality of component frequency approximations. A direction of arrival (DOA) angle of the RF signal is determined when the antenna system is oriented to produce a maximum S/N ratio.

Abstract: A label sheet includes a release liner having a leading edge for first traveling through a printer. An overlay is adhesively bonded to the liner. The overlay includes a feed strip extending laterally across the liner adjacent the leading edge thereof. A narrow label and a wide label are disposed laterally along the feed strip at corresponding die cuts for permitting individual removal thereof. The die cut at the leading edge of the narrow label has an interrupting tie therein for locally joining the narrow label to the feed strip, with the wide label having a continuous die cut at its leading edge without interruption.

Abstract: A method of detecting the content of impurity in a gaseous medium has the steps of continually detecting impurities in the gaseous medium, emitting analyzing signals that vary with variation in impurity content, and statistically analyzing the emitted signals. When statistically analyzing the emitted signals, newer signals are accorded greater influence on outputs than are older signals, which become gradually less influential.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for motoring an engine using an external drive motor for the purpose of performing tests on same. The system and method is capable of operating in three separate modes, a horsepower testing mode, a valve train testing mode, and a lap simulation mode. In the lap simulation mode, for example, the operator may select by way of a computer how many laps are to be run, the length of each lap, and the exact RPM to be used during each second or time period of every lap. In such a manner, the operator may simulate actual races so as to determine how a particular engine or components thereof will stand up to anticipated racing conditions. Another aspect of this invention is the use of a laser affixed to the block for the purpose of measuring vertical valve movement during motoring of the engine. The use of such a laser overcomes numerous problems in the prior art caused by vibration, lighting, etc.

Abstract: The buttonless memory system of the present invention retrieves and stores the measurement results of a sample for the user of an electronic measurement device, particularly a portable and personal electrical measurement device, with minimal user interaction. The user simply activates the portable measurement device and waits as the buttonless memory system initially cycles through the stored measurement results. The buttonless memory system stops retrieving from memory when the measurement device detects a sample or control solution. After test measurement of the sample, the user can choose to store the measurement result by deactivating the measurement device during the time the memory display is on. If the sample is a control solution, the user can delete the measurement result from memory by waiting and deactivating the measurement device after the memory display is off. In this way, the buttonless memory system provides a simple and effective memory management scheme for measurement devices.

Abstract: An overcurrent trip circuit monitors the rate of rise of the current and the magnitude of the current in a power conductor and opens a circuit containing the power conductor when either the rate of rise of the current exceeds a first preselected limit value or the magnitude of the current exceeds a second preselected limit value. The inherent inductance in a metering shunt is used to produce a voltage signal that contains a component which is representative of the rate of change of current in a power conductor. This voltage signal is compared to a first reference signal to produce a trip signal when the voltage exceeds the first reference signal. In addition, the voltage signal is processed and the processed voltage signal is compared to a second reference signal to produce a second trip signal when the magnitude of the processed voltage signal exceeds the magnitude of the second reference signal. The power circuit is then opened in response to either of the first or second trip signals.