Abstract: A method (100) for estimating sympathetic arousal of a subject, the method (100) comprising the steps of: obtaining physiological data (500) from the subject (102), the physiological data (500) including at least one of galvanic skin response data, skin blood perfusion data, and heart rate data of the subject; processing the physiological data (500) to determine one or more features of the physiological data (500); providing the one or more features of the physiological data (500) to a correlation engine (300), the correlation engine (300) configured to correlate the one or more features of the physiological data (500) with a database (400) representing sympathetic nervous activity signals to estimate a sympathetic nervous activity level of the subject; and generating an output of the estimated sympathetic nervous activity level of the subject.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure may take the form of a method of dispersing scents in congruity with entertainment. Multiple scents are dispersed into the environment surrounding a participant at various points in congruity with visual entertainment. The scents are selectively provided at various times to coincide with the display of one or more elements in the entertainment experience such as a location or character. One embodiment of the present disclosure may take the form of a system for blending scents. The system includes an airflow source, a plurality of scent distributors, and a controller operably coupled to the airflow source and plurality of scent distributors to selectively control delivery of the scents from the plurality of scent distributors to bulk airflow delivered to a participant environment.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure may take the form of a method of dispersing scents in congruity with entertainment. Multiple scents are dispersed into the environment surrounding a participant at various points in congruity with visual entertainment. The scents are selectively provided at various times to coincide with the display of one or more elements in the entertainment experience such as a location or character. One embodiment of the present disclosure may take the form of a system for blending scents. The system includes an airflow source, a plurality of scent distributors, and a controller operably coupled to the airflow source and plurality of scent distributors to selectively control delivery of the scents from the plurality of scent distributors to bulk airflow delivered to a participant environment.

Abstract: Personalized, health and performance programs are generated for individuals based on various biomarkers and performance and lifestyle assessments. In one embodiment, a diagnostic test of blood or other biological specimen(s) is used to determine key biological marker levels. Information and assessments of the user's physical performance, life style and health and wellness goals is also collected and provided to an expert system that matches the biomarker levels and assessments to a knowledgebase of scientific knowledge about biomarker levels and health and fitness outcomes. Personal recommendations and advice on nutrition and exercise is then generated, which may be used to help individuals reach their diet, fitness, and wellness goals and improve their physical and mental performance and well being in measurable ways.

Abstract: Personalized, health and performance programs are generated for individuals based on various biomarkers and performance and lifestyle assessments. In one embodiment, a diagnostic test of blood or other biological specimen(s) is used to determine key biological marker levels. Information and assessments of the user's physical performance, life style and health and wellness goals is also collected and provided to an expert system that matches the biomarker levels and assessments to a knowledgebase of scientific knowledge about biomarker levels and health and fitness outcomes. Personal recommendations and advice on nutrition and exercise is then generated, which may be used to help individuals reach their diet, fitness, and wellness goals and improve their physical and mental performance and well being in measurable ways.

Abstract: Personalized, health and performance programs are generated for individuals based on various biomarkers and performance and lifestyle assessments. In one embodiment, a diagnostic test of blood or other biological specimen(s) is used to determine key biological marker levels. Information and assessments of the user's physical performance, life style and health and wellness goals is also collected and provided to an expert system that matches the biomarker levels and assessments to a knowledgebase of scientific knowledge about biomarker levels and health and fitness outcomes. Personal recommendations and advice on nutrition and exercise is then generated, which may be used to help individuals reach their diet, fitness, and wellness goals and improve their physical and mental performance and well being in measurable ways.

Abstract: An RF carrier generator comprises a circuit for sequentially counting as a function of a randomized offset and time interval, and a memory coupled to the sequential counting circuit. The memory stores samples of a desired Sigma-Delta modulator sequence bit stream. Responsive to an output of the sequential counting circuit, the memory sequentially outputs a single-bit output bit stream of a series of partial sequences of the desired Sigma-Delta modulator sequence bit stream. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A NICAM processing method includes receiving and temporarily storing a current frame of A-channel and B-channel input data into a first memory at a first clock rate. Companded A-channel and B-channel data of a previous frame are read from a second memory at a second clock rate and in a manner for interleaving the previous frame companded A-channel and B-channel data into the NICAM standard required interleaved format, wherein the companded A-channel and B-channel data of the previous frame was temporarily stored during a previous frame into the second memory in a format other than an interleaved format according to NICAM standard requirements.

Abstract: A NICAM processor comprises a first memory for temporarily storing a current frame of A-channel and B-channel input data, wherein the current frame data is stored into the first memory at a first clock rate. A second memory temporarily stores companded A-channel and B-channel data of a previous frame in a format other than an interleaved format according to NICAM standard requirements. An interleaving circuit reads the previous frame companded data from the second memory at a second clock rate and in a manner for interleaving the previous frame data into the NICAM standard required interleaved format. A bit stream generator generates a first portion of an output bit stream, multiplexes it with a payload portion, and outputs the output bit stream, wherein the first portion comprises a frame alignment word, control information and additional data, and the payload portion comprises the interleaved data of the previous frame.

Abstract: A self-aligning resonator filter, a self-aligning coupled resonator filter circuit, and a television tuner circuit incorporating the filter and the circuit are disclosed herein. The self-aligning resonator filter leverages the local oscillator of the tuner circuit and can be realized with a significant reduction in the amount of off-chip components. The self-aligning resonator filter is configured to align its tunable resonator to resonate at a desired frequency in response to a phase difference measured across a resistance element during a tuning mode, and the resistance element is switched out of the self-aligning resonator filter during a run mode. The self-aligning coupled resonator filter circuit is configured to isolate its individual resonator stages during tuning such that each resonator stage can be aligned without being influenced by the other resonator stage.

Abstract: A training aid that is attached to a hitting instrument such as a golf club. The training aid comprises and opaque and malleable material that is configured to be deformed upon impact with a ball. Additionally, the training aid comprises a deformable sheet that is attached to said opaque and malleable material. The back face of the deformable sheet includes a means for affixing the training aid to the hitting instrument.

Abstract: A variable interpolator (110) has an interpolation factor L for performing an interpolation of an input signal (124), where L is variable and includes a minimum value. The variable interpolator includes a differentiator (110-1), a chopper (112), and an integrator (110-2). The differentiator (110-1) is responsive to a signal on the differentiator input for performing a differentiator portion of the interpolation and for providing a differentiator result signal (134).

Abstract: A NICAM encoding method comprises performing NICAM processing and coupling a front-end to the NICAM processing. The front-end processing operates with a system clock (68) that is integer divisible such that the system clock can be used by both the NICAM processing and the front-end processing.

Abstract: A digital BTSC (Broadcast Television Systems Committee) encoder (52) featuring integrated digital FM modulation comprises a digital BTSC audio processor (78) and a digital FM modulator (82). The digital BTSC audio processor module (78) is responsive to a left audio input signal (64) and a right audio input signal (66) for digitally encoding the left and right audio input signals into a digital composite audio signal (79). The digital FM modulator (82) is responsive to the digital composite audio signal (79) for FM modulating the digital composite audio signal into a digital FM modulated composite audio signal (83) and outputting the digital FM modulated composite audio signal.

Abstract: A method of digital BTSC (Broadcast Television Systems Committee) encoding featuring integrated digital FM modulation comprises digitally encoding and FM modulating. A left audio input signal (64) and a right audio input signal (66) are digitally encoded into a digital composite audio signal (79) via a digital BTSC audio processor (78). Responsive to the digital composite audio signal (79), a digital FM modulator (82) digitally FM modulates the digital composite audio signal (79) into a digital FM modulated composite audio signal (83).

Abstract: A BTSC encoder includes a sum channel (L+R), a difference channel (L?R), and one or more of a phase compensator and an amplitude compensator. The sum channel (L+R) has a L audio input for receiving a digital L audio signal, a right (R) audio input for receiving a digital R audio signal, and an output for providing a digital L+R signal. The difference channel (L?R) has a L audio input for receiving the digital L audio signal, a right (R) audio input for receiving the digital R audio signal, and an output for providing a digital L?R signal. The phase compensator is coupled to the sum channel and/or the difference channel, and is for compensating for a phase difference between the digital L+R signal and the digital L?R signal. The amplitude compensator is coupled to the sum channel and/or the difference channel, for compensating for an amplitude difference between the digital L+R signal and the digital L?R signal.

Abstract: A training aid that is attached to a hitting instrument such as a golf club. The training aid comprises and opaque and malleable material that is configured to be deformed upon impact with a ball. Additionally, the training aid comprises a deformable sheet that is attached to said opaque and malleable material. The back face of the deformable sheet includes a means for affixing the training aid to the hitting instrument.

Abstract: A BTSC encoder includes dual channel ADC, sync separator, audio processor, filtering device, and a composite audio signal generating device. The filtering device includes a first filter for providing a filtered L+R signal, and a second filter for providing at least one of: i) a filtered and combined pilot and modulated L?R signal and ii) separately filtered pilot and modulated L?R signals. The composite audio signal generating device is responsive to the filtered L+R signal, and at least one of i) the filtered and combined pilot and modulated L?R signal and ii) the separately filtered pilot and modulated L?R signals for generating and outputting a composite analog audio signal. In all embodiments, the modulated L?R signal is filtered via an anti-splatter filter.

Abstract: A coloring system for temporarily or permanently dyeing fibers uses polyhydric alcohols to soften starch and cellulose derivatives in an organic acid solution to form glycolate modofied derivatives. Hydrophobic pigment particles are mixed with the glycolate modified derivatives after reducing the acidity of the solution with a base, resulting in a water removable temporary dye system that may be converted into a permanent dye by adding a latex suspension.

Abstract: An unsupported decorative film of a polymeric composition having controlled permanent tack, the polymeric composition being a blend of 86 to 88% of a polyvinyl acetate-acrylic copolymer of high molecular weight and low residual tack and 12 to 14% of a polyvinyl acetate-maleate copolymer of low molecular weight and high residual tack. Other chemicals may be added to the blend to control color, viscosity and resistance to microorganisms. A casted film of this composition adheres to most surfaces, but may be forcefully removed and relocated. The film is used for decorative art pieces.