Abstract: An oil-based slurry composition comprising hydratable (water-soluble) materials with improved settling properties is disclosed with the addition of a suspending agent to the slurry mixture. The suspending agent is a styrenic diblock copolymer of formula A-B. The styrenic diblock copolymer is a hydrogenated styrene-(ethylene/propylene) (S-EP) block copolymer having a molecular weight of 175-225 kg/mole and a polystyrene (PSC) content of 30-50%. The block copolymer maintains the water-soluble materials in suspension in the mixture with less than 3 wt. % free hydrocarbon solvent separation after at least 1 day standing.

Abstract: A health information system includes a health information data storage machine and a healthcare analytics processor configured to extract healthcare related commentary of healthcare consumers from a social media data storage machine and match portions of the healthcare related commentary to health information of the social media commentators in a combined health information data source. The healthcare analytics processor identifies relationships between consumer sentiment expressed in the social media information and consumer experiences, product usage, diagnoses and outcomes recorded in the health information. Benchmarks and measures of healthcare outcomes and treatments are generated based on matching consumer commentary and consumer sentiments with corresponding indications of actual healthcare experiences of the commentator recorded in the health information.

Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure provides a dual-polarized antenna array that includes at least one unit cell. The at least one unit cell includes at least one radiating element of a first polarization state and at least two radiating elements of a second polarization state. The second polarization state is orthogonal to the first polarization state. The at least two radiating elements of the second polarization state are displaced on a first side and a second side of the at least one radiating element of the first polarization state.

Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure provides a dual-polarized antenna array that includes at least one unit cell. The at least one unit cell includes at least one radiating element of a first polarization state and at least two radiating elements of a second polarization state. The second polarization state is orthogonal to the first polarization state. The at least two radiating elements of the second polarization state are displaced on a first side and a second side of the at least one radiating element of the first polarization state.

Abstract: A health information system includes a health information data storage machine and a healthcare analytics processor configured to extract healthcare related commentary of healthcare consumers from a social media data storage machine and match portions of the healthcare related commentary to health information of the social media commentators in a combined health information data source. The healthcare analytics processor identifies relationships between consumer sentiment expressed in the social media information and consumer experiences, product usage, diagnoses and outcomes recorded in the health information. Benchmarks and measures of healthcare outcomes and treatments are generated based on matching consumer commentary and consumer sentiments with corresponding indications of actual healthcare experiences of the commentator recorded in the health information.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for spatially filtering inter-cell co-channel interference in the elevation plane, which in turn will improve network spectral efficiency.

Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes an antenna system with at least two linear antenna arrays, each having a plurality of antenna elements. Each array is designed to transmit and receive signals from different respective spectrum bands. The first antenna array and second antenna array are arranged to form one longer, combined linear array of antenna elements. In addition, at least one antenna element is shared between the first and second antenna arrays. In one example, the first antenna array is connected to a first RF distribution and phase-shifting network to distribute RF power and impart a phase profile across the first antenna array and the second antenna array is connected to a second RF distribution and phase-shifting network to distribute RF power and impart a phase profile across the second antenna array.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for spatially filtering inter-cell co-channel interference in the elevation plane, which in turn will improve network spectral efficiency.

Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure provides a dual-polarized antenna array that includes at least one unit cell. The at least one unit cell includes at least one radiating element of a first polarization state and at least two radiating elements of a second polarization state. The second polarization state is orthogonal to the first polarization state. The at least two radiating elements of the second polarization state are displaced on a first side and a second side of the at least one radiating element of the first polarization state.

Abstract: Cross-polar discrimination (XPD) of a dual orthogonal cross-polarized antenna is maximized via a cross-coupling network between base station MIMO branches prior to connection to the base station antenna. In one embodiment, a cross coupling network combines each MIMO branch signal with an attenuated phase reversed (phase shifted) copy of the other MIMO branch signal. The amount of attenuation for each branch is equivalent to the cross polar suppression required for each antenna array. The cross-coupling can be applied at different stages of signal processing within a base station.

Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes an antenna system with at least two linear antenna arrays, each having a plurality of antenna elements. Each array is designed to transmit and receive signals from different respective spectrum bands. The first antenna array and second antenna array are arranged to form one longer, combined linear array of antenna elements. In addition, at least one antenna element is shared between the first and second antenna arrays. In one example, the first antenna array is connected to a first RF distribution and phase-shifting network to distribute RF power and impart a phase profile across the first antenna array and the second antenna array is connected to a second RF distribution and phase-shifting network to distribute RF power and impart a phase profile across the second antenna array.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for spatially filtering inter-cell co-channel interference in the elevation plane, which in turn will improve network spectral efficiency.

Abstract: A mobile aircraft emulation system comprising communications hardware and data processing hardware. The communications hardware is configured for use in an aircraft and to establish a communications link with an airport network data processing system. The data processing hardware is configured for use in the aircraft to run a number of software aircraft parts and exchange information with the airport network data processing system using the communications link. The number of software aircraft parts is configured for use in the aircraft.

Abstract: Cross-polar discrimination (XPD) of a dual orthogonal cross-polarised antenna is maximized via a cross-coupling network between base station MIMO branches prior to connection to the base station antenna. In one embodiment, a cross coupling network combines each MIMO branch signal with an attenuated phase reversed (phase shifted) copy of the other MIMO branch signal. The amount of attenuation for each branch is equivalent to the cross polar suppression required for each antenna array. The cross-coupling can be applied at different stages of signal processing within a base station.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a state machine may enable retraining of a link, where the state machine is to be initiated responsive to an external input received from a logic analyzer coupled to the link or a periodic timer. Such external input may indicate that the logic analyzer has lost synchronization with respect to link communications, and the retraining thus enables the logic analyzer to regain resynchronization. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for point-to-point interconnect testing are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the determination of an expected behavior of a point-to-point link according to initial link training/configuration values of the link. The expected link behavior is determined according to link behavior during initial link configuration. A respective test value may be driven on at least one lane of the link to emulate lane break/degradation conditions during retraining of the link in response to a link reset. In one embodiment, an actual behavior of the link may be determined according to the behavior of the link during retraining of the link as lane break/degradation values are driven over the link. In one embodiment, a lane break/degradation condition is detected if the expected link behavior does not match the actual behavior of the link. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a state machine may enable retraining of a link, where the state machine is to be initiated responsive to an external input received from a logic analyzer coupled to the link or a periodic timer. Such external input may indicate that the logic analyzer has lost synchronization with respect to link communications, and the retraining thus enables the logic analyzer to regain resynchronization. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for point-to-point interconnect testing are described. In one embodiment, the method includes the determination of an expected behavior of a point-to-point link according to initial link training/configuration values of the link. The expected link behavior is determined according to link behavior during initial link configuration. A respective test value may be driven on at least one lane of the link to emulate lane break/degradation conditions during retraining of the link in response to a link reset. In one embodiment, an actual behavior of the link may be determined according to the behavior of the link during retraining of the link as lane break/degradation values are driven over the link. In one embodiment, a lane break/degradation condition is detected if the expected link behavior does not match the actual behavior of the link. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system for attaching fins to surfboards that utilizes fixing elements embedded in the body of the board, the elements having slots that receive footings extending from the end of the fin. The footings are removably secured by a passive wedge clip fixing system, enabling fins to be removed for transport or upon damage by hand or simple tool. Screws can also be used for attachment.