Abstract: Embodiments of methods and systems for BMC decoding are described. In an embodiment, a method for BMC decoding involves performing a unit interval estimation of a BMC encoded bit stream, locating a bit boundary of the BMC encoded bit stream based on the unit interval estimation and a known sequence in a preamble of the BMC encoded bit stream, and measuring a time duration across multiple bit transitions from the bit boundary and decoding the BMC encoded bit stream based on the time duration and the unit interval estimation.

Abstract: A switch barrel recoil lug for clamping together a rifle action and a rifle barrel having a body with a barrel shank bore hole and a split section allowing expansion and contraction of the barrel shank bore hole, an index pin hole or threaded holes for aligning and connecting the body to the rifle action and a stock flange for engaging a rifle stock wherein the barrel shank bore hole has a tapered surface matching a tapered surface on a barrel shank of the rifle barrel.

Abstract: A switch barrel recoil lug for clamping together a rifle action and a rifle barrel having a body with a barrel shank bore hole and a split section allowing expansion and contraction of the barrel shank bore hole, an index pin hole or threaded holes for aligning and connecting the body to the rifle action and a stock flange for engaging a rifle stock wherein the barrel shank bore hole has a tapered surface matching a tapered surface on a barrel shank of the rifle barrel.

Abstract: A system for configuring outlet groups on an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is provided. The system includes a computer system connected via a communication link to the UPS. The computer system includes a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive data pertaining to at least one device, receive data pertaining to a plurality of outlet groups associated with the UPS, determine one configuration profile for the at least one device, the one configuration profile being included in a plurality of configuration profiles, determine one outlet group of the plurality of outlet groups, the one outlet group being configured for the one configuration profile, associate the one configuration profile with the one outlet group and provide an instruction for a user to connect the at least one device in an outlet included in the one outlet group.

Abstract: A connector assembly used with split reins and configured to directly attach with the split reins. The connector assembly includes first and second connecting members, each of the connecting members include a pair of spaced end bars and a center bar that define a first and second spacing, and a pair of side bars having a semi-U shaped configuration. A raised member upwardly extends from a top side of the center bar, and a fastener is attached to a lower side of the center bar. One connecting member having a male fastener half, and one connecting member having a female fastener half, such that the rider releasably attaches one connecting member on the first rein to the one connecting member on the second rein by attaching the male and female fastener halves.

Abstract: A system for configuring outlet groups on an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is provided. The system includes a computer system connected via a communication link to the UPS. The computer system includes a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory. The at least one processor is configured to receive data pertaining to at least one device, receive data pertaining to a plurality of outlet groups associated with the UPS, determine one configuration profile for the at least one device, the one configuration profile being included in a plurality of configuration profiles, determine one outlet group of the plurality of outlet groups, the one outlet group being configured for the one configuration profile, associate the one configuration profile with the one outlet group and provide an instruction for a user to connect the at least one device in an outlet included in the one outlet group.

Abstract: A composition including ground calcium carbonate may have a coarse particle size and high steepness factor. Some compositions may include ground calcium carbonate and an additive, such as kaolin. A coating including ground calcium carbonate may have a course particle size and high steepness factor, and a carrier suspending the ground calcium carbonate. The ground calcium carbonate may have a mean particle size (d50) greater than about 2.4 ?m. The ground calcium carbonate may also have a steepness factor greater than about 30. Also described are products including a substrate and a coating applied to the substrate, where the coating includes ground calcium carbonate having a coarse particle size and high steepness factor.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing a driving pattern. A vehicle sensor monitor may be configured to receive information related to a vehicle driving system. A detector module may be configured to detect activity from a mobile device used while in a vehicle, wherein the information comprises mobile information while the mobile device is in use and non-mobile information while the mobile device is not in. A variance analysis module may be configured to correlate the activity with the mobile information to form a mobile driving pattern.

Abstract: A microfluidic device useable for performing live cell computed tomography imaging is fabricated with a cover portion including a first wafer with at least one metal patterned thereon, a base portion including a second wafer with at least one metal patterned thereon and negative photoresist defining recesses therein, and a diffusive bonding layer including a negative photoresist arranged to join the cover portion and the base portion. A composition useful in live cell computer topography includes a long-chain polysaccharide at a concentration of from about 0.01% to about 10.0% in cell culture medium for supporting cell life while enabling cell rotation rate to be slowed to a speed commensurate with low light level imaging.

Abstract: A system determines bearing for situational awareness. The system may include a receiver, a processor, and a memory comprising an engine for performing a method. The method includes receiving signals using directional reception; receiving positional data; calculating a correction amount; and applying the correction amount to subsequent uncorrected bearings to provide corrected bearings. Positional data may be received in any conventional format including data link, ADS-B, and MODE S. Positional data may be determined in the target using a global positioning system. The system may provide a signal to display the corrected bearing and/or provide traffic alerting and collision avoidance advisories.

Abstract: An annular dashpot damper is utilized to provide flow resistance from viscous shear to an orifice or gap which provides flow metering. This is accomplished by dividing the flow channel into circumferential segments or damping cavities which are sealed and limit rotational flow of the fluid.

Abstract: There is described a monitoring apparatus comprising at least three sensors capable of detecting a characteristic of a fluid, the sensors located within a fluid to be monitored; each sensor comprising a probe arranged to enclose a temperature sensing device; a power circuit including a first current source, a second current source and a third current source, the first current source connected to a first temperature sensing device, the second current source connected to a second temperature sensing device, the third current source connected to a third temperature sensing device, the first current source and the second current source arranged to power respective first and second temperature sensing devices so as to cause self heating of the first temperature sensing device and the second temperature sensing device to a first temperature; the third current source arranged to power the third temperature sensing device so as to cause a minimum self heating of the third sensing device to a second temperature; where

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for removing discoloring impurities, such as carbon impurities, particularly graphite, from kaolin clay to enhance the brightness of the kaolin clays. The methods include reverse flotation processes. Also disclosed herein are high brightness kaolin products, and the uses thereof.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that provide a hardware based memory access protection system which may prevent access to secret data due to either accidental hardware or software failure, or inappropriate access via a system attack. This system includes a memory protection module and divides global memory space into two classes—a “highly protected region” and an “other” region. In some implementations, the system may be entirety located on hardware on a system chip, making unauthorized manipulation difficult. In some implementations, this system may allow a user to pre-program every allowable operation which may be performed by any given bus master, not only the allowable operations of a processor. Register pairs are used to control access to protected regions of memory by masters on the bus.

Abstract: Described herein is a water treatment system for simultaneously removing ammonia and nitrates from a liquid. The water treatment system comprises a nitrifying volume for nitrification of a liquid and a denitrifying volume for denitrification of the liquid. One of the nitrifying volume and the denitrifying volume resides substantially within the other of the nitrifying volume and the denitrifying volume, and the nitrifying volume and the denitrifying volume are in fluid communication. In one aspect, the nitrifying volume is a relatively oxygenated region and the denitrifying volume is a relatively oxygen-depleted region. In another aspect, the nitrifying volume is in communication with an oxygen-supplying source for providing oxygen to create the relatively oxygenated region.

Abstract: A multi-chamber processing system is described for depositing materials on multiple workpieces (wafers, display panels, or any other workpieces) at a time in a vacuum chamber. The system includes a sputtering chamber and a separate pre-clean chamber, where wafers can be transferred between the two chambers by a robotic arm without breaking a vacuum. The wafers are mounted one-by-one onto a rotating first pallet in the pre-cleaning chamber through a single entrance/exit port. After a batch cleaning, the robotic arm transfers the wafers one-by-one to a rotating second pallet in a sputtering chamber through a single entrance/exit, where the wafers are subjected to a batch sputtering process. After the sputtering process, the robotic arm transfers the wafers one-by-one to a load lock.

Abstract: A multi-chamber processing system is described for depositing materials on multiple workpieces (wafers, display panels, or any other workpieces) at a time in a vacuum chamber. The system includes a sputtering chamber and a separate pre-clean chamber, where wafers can be transferred between the two chambers by a robotic arm without breaking a vacuum. The wafers are mounted one-by-one onto a rotating pallet in the pre-cleaning chamber and sputtering chamber. The pallet is firmly fixed to a rotatable table in the sputtering chamber. Copper tubing in the table couples RF energy to the wafers, and a liquid running through the copper tubing controls the temperature of the wafers. Multiple targets, of the same or different materials, may concurrently deposit material on the wafers as the pallet is rotating. Multiple magnets (one for each target) in the magnetron assembly in the sputtering chamber oscillate over their respective targets for uniform target erosion and uniform deposition on the wafers.