Abstract: A light emitting diode comprising an epitaxial layer structure, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The first and second electrodes are separately disposed on the epitaxial layer structure, and the epitaxial layer structure has a root-means-square (RMS) roughness less than about 3 at a surface whereon the first electrode is formed.

Abstract: A level-up shifter circuit is suitable for high speed and low power applications. The circuit dissipates almost no static power, or leakage current, compared to conventional designs and can preserve the signal's duty cycle even at high data rates. This circuit can be used with a wide range of power supplies while maintaining operational integrity.

Abstract: A separations tray assembly for use in a fluid-fluid exchange column. The separations tray assembly is of the type where a first fluid, in a continuous phase, is directed across successive trays in a serpentine flow path. A second fluid, in a dispersed phase ascends through apertures in the tray thus inducing interaction and mass transfer with the first fluid. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the separations tray further includes a diffuser skirt, having apertures disposed therein, operatively coupled to a fluid channel. The diffuser skirt is operable to direct the first fluid to cover substantially an entire volumetric cross-flow window between successive separations trays and to induce stirring and mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to effect efficient mass transfer.

Abstract: Some aspects of the disclosure relate to automated quality control of a media asset. The quality control can comprise testing automatically various facets of content reproduction. In one embodiment, three facets can be tested: (1) access to a rendering unit configured to reproduce content of the media asset; (2) rendering of at least a portion of visual content of the media asset; and (3) rendering at least a portion of the aural content of the media asset. In one aspect, testing the rendering of the visual content can be differential in that features of the rendering can be monitored at a plurality of instants during content reproduction and can be compared for two or more instants of the plurality of instants. In another aspect, based on the comparison, the media asset can be deemed to pass the quality control and thus be accepted for consumption.

Abstract: A process and system are provided for coupon distribution that weights the coupon value to customer frequency and purchase behavior is provided. A collaborative marketing system for dissimilar vendors is provided. The system facilitates coordination between vendors with one another by offering promotions and coupons to customers from dissimilar vendors that offer noncompeting products or services. In embodiments appropriate incentives are generated, to entice customers to visit previously untried or infrequently visited associate vendors, thereby increasing revenues for an associate vendor. The system allows a business to automatically control the cost of discounts, and the allocation of discounts among different categories of customers and potential customers and is operative in instances when the dissimilar vendors are proximal store fronts, as well as geographically remote store fronts and web-based businesses.

Abstract: A level-up shifter circuit is suitable for high speed and low power applications. The circuit dissipates almost no static power, or leakage current, compared to conventional designs and can preserve the signal's duty cycle even at high data rates. This circuit can be used with a wide range of power supplies while maintaining operational integrity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for selectively delivering an active agent to a portion of an organism. The composition comprises first and second polymer portions, having first and second functional groups attached as a side-chain thereto, respectively. The first and second functional groups form cross-links between the first and second polymer portions. The cross-links are capable of being broken by a substance of the organism, thereby resulting in release of the active agent. The composition provides a novel means for controlling the selective release of the active agent in the organism.

Abstract: A delay circuit provides a quadrature-delayed strobe, a tightly controlled quadrature DLL and write/read leveling delay lines by using the same physical delay line pair. By multiplexing different usage models, the need for multiple delay lines is significantly reduced to only two delay lines per byte. As a result, the delay circuit provides substantial saving in terms of layout area and power.

Abstract: A level-up shifter circuit is suitable for high speed and low power applications. The circuit dissipates almost no static power, or leakage current, compared to conventional designs and can preserve the signal's duty cycle even at high data rates. This circuit can be used with a wide range of power supplies while maintaining operational integrity.

Abstract: A memory interface enables AC characterization under test conditions without requiring the use of automated test equipment (ATE) and functional patterns. The memory controller may be configured to generate output patterns through the test interface and create a loopback path for input specification testing using an external stressed-eye random number generator and checker. As a result, the memory interface may be evaluated for electrical and timing specifications under a relatively simple test setup and test procedure through the test interface (JTAG), as opposed to a complex processor program that sets up a similar memory access pattern on Automated Test Equipment (ATE).

Abstract: A method of monitoring the mechanical condition of a machine in which statistically significant measurements on a characteristic signal are made over a period of time which can include interruptions and variations in the operation of the machine giving rise to uncharacteristic signals and the processing of the signal during the statistically significant measurement automatically excludes those parts of the signal associated with interruptions and variations in the operation of the machine. The invention also includes apparatus for carrying out the above method including a preamplifier, adapted to provide output to a further amplifier, adapted to provided output to dynamic enveloping circuitry, adapted to provide an output to an analogue to digital converter, adapted to provide an output to a digital micro-electronic device.

Abstract: A separations tray assembly for use in a fluid-fluid exchange column. The separations tray assembly is of the type where a first fluid, in a continuous phase, is directed across successive trays in a serpentine flow path. A second fluid, in a dispersed phase ascends through apertures in the tray thus inducing interaction and mass transfer with the first fluid. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the separations tray further includes a diffuser skirt, having apertures disposed therein, operatively coupled to a fluid channel. The diffuser skirt is operable to direct the first fluid to cover substantially an entire volumetric cross-flow window between successive separations trays and to induce stirring and mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid to effect efficient mass transfer.

Abstract: A method and system is presented for the integration of offline media tracking and measurement with an online audience validation system. In one embodiment, the system builds on the existing audience validation system functionality and enables advertisers and marketers to better track attendance and the consumption of offline media that is displayed at event for which tickets must be procured. In another embodiment, the system allows Advertisers and Marketers to track attendance and the exposure of ticket holders to specific media during the event and to subsequently use this information to target survey and offers to event attendees. In another embodiment, the ability to track online, mobile, and offline media affords the additional benefit to perform full conversion funnel tracking across those media that further enables CPA advertising as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing chronic rejection of a cardiac allograft using genomic expression profiling, proteomic expression profiling, or a combination of genomic and proteomic expression profiling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing acute rejection of a cardiac allograft using genomic expression profiling, proteomic expression profiling, metabolite profiling, or alloreactive T-cell genomic expression profiling,

Abstract: The invention relates to a data transmission in a digital mobile communication system. In a mobile communication system employing a so-called multi-channel access technique, one or more traffic channels may be allocated to a mobile station (MS) for data transfer, in accordance with the data transfer rate required by the application using the mobile station. In the invention, a data call is determined minimum and maximum requirements for the data transfer rate of the user data. The mobile communication network (BSS, MSC) dynamically adjusts (Handover CMD/Additional Assignment) the channel configuration assigned to the mobile station (MS) for the data call and consisting of one or more traffic channels, within the limits of said minimum and maximum requirements of the data channel, depending on the changing allocation state of the resources of the mobile communication network.

Abstract: A sealing machine for a fresh-keeping and cooking container is provided. The sealing machine includes a lidding-film processing unit, a bonding unit, and a heat-sealing unit. The lidding-film processing unit includes die cutters and hot needles for forming line-segment-shaped, spaced slits and dot-shaped atmosphere-modifying breathing holes on a surface of a lidding film passing through the lidding-film processing unit. The processed lidding film then enters the bonding unit and is bonded with an airtight sealing strip whose bottom is provided with adhesive. Afterward, the lidding film bonded with the sealing strip enters the heat-sealing unit so as to cover an opening of a container and be heat-sealed to a heat-sealable rim of the opening. Thus, the lidding film is processed and sealed to the container in a continuous manner to simplify sealing of the container and removal of scraps cut from the used lidding film.

Abstract: A multifunctional storage device with a built-in software controlled I/O bus includes a transmission interface plug, a transmission interface hub, at least one I/O device, at least one bridge and a built-in storage device. The built-in storage device includes a memory controller and a memory module, and the memory module stores a software program and an auto-run setup program for automatically controlling and turning on or off connected to at least one I/O device (such as an extended device including a built-in device and an external device) of the bridge, such that a user can save the trouble of installing complicated driver programs and performing a manual setup to achieve a real plug-and-play function.

Abstract: An apparatus for an electrical equipment enclosure with tubular weatherproofing of electrical connections is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, one or more weatherproofing tubes attached to the lid incorporating one or more conduits are configured to serve as passageways for one or more electrical lines which need to stay weatherproof, watertight, and/or splash-proof from external elements. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the invention, one or more clusters of electrical connecters inside the electrical equipment enclosure receive a portion of the one or more electrical lines passing through the one or more conduits and the one or more weatherproofing tubes. The apparatus as embodied by the present invention provides a reliable, durable and cost-effective weatherproof electrical equipment enclosure design.