Abstract: Disclosed are approaches for analyzing a two-dimensional (2D) dot plot, without human intervention, to identify conditions in a hematology sample. The analyses operate to provide indications of left shift and/or small-pathologic red blood cells based on spatial distribution of one or more groups of dots in the 2D dot plot. Spatial distribution of a group of white blood cell dots is analyzed to provide an indication of left shift. Spatial distribution of a group of red blood cell dots is analyzed to provide an indication of presence of small-pathologic red blood cells.

Abstract: Systems and methods for limiting functionality of a vehicle are described. In one example, vehicle feature modules may specify vehicle behaviors and vehicle operation is limited according to the specified behaviors. Vehicle actuators may be adjusted to limit vehicle operation according to the specified vehicle behaviors. The vehicle behaviors may apply to powertrain systems, navigation systems, climate control systems, lighting systems and other vehicle systems.

Abstract: There is provided a method for assessing an activity level of an entity. The method includes (i) receiving source data from a source about a plurality of entities, (ii) analyzing the source data to produce (a) a source data assessment that indicates whether to include the source data in a scored data set, and (b) a calculated accuracy that is a weighted accuracy assessment of the source data, (iii) receiving entity data about an entity of interest, (iv) generating, from the entity data and the calculated accuracy, an entity description that represents attributes of the entity of interest, (v) analyzing the source data assessment and the entity description to produce an activity score that is an estimate of an activity level of the entity of interest, and (vi) issuing a recommendation concerning treatment of the entity of interest based on the activity score.

Abstract: Systems and methods to stir an electromagnetic (EM) field of an EM reverberation chamber are disclosed. A particular system includes an EM reverberation chamber. The system also includes a transmit antenna and a receive antenna operable to generate an EM field within the EM reverberation chamber. The system further includes a variable charged particle source to stir the EM field by varying introduction of charged particles into the EM field.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an apparatus for measuring the uniformity of a beam of charged particles at an exposure location includes a plurality of Faraday cups, each cup including an electrometer for determining the current collected by said cup, at least one multi-channel low current scanner card electrically coupled to the electrometers, a processor electrically coupled to said at least one scanner card, computational analysis software for receiving signals from said processor and calculating beam parameters, and display software for generating a graphical representation of the beam parameters calculated by said computational analysis software.

Abstract: Systems and methods to stir an electromagnetic (EM) field of an EM reverberation chamber are disclosed. A particular system includes an EM reverberation chamber. The system also includes a transmit antenna and a receive antenna operable to generate an EM field within the EM reverberation chamber. The system further includes a variable charged particle source to stir the EM field by varying introduction of charged particles into the EM field.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an apparatus for measuring the uniformity of a beam of charged particles at an exposure location includes a plurality of Faraday cups, each cup including an electrometer for determining the current collected by said cup, at least one multi-channel low current scanner card electrically coupled to the electrometers, a processor electrically coupled to said at least one scanner card, computational analysis software for receiving signals from said processor and calculating beam parameters, and display software for generating a graphical representation of the beam parameters calculated by said computational analysis software.

Abstract: An identification mechanism for identifying network servers capable of database hosting. The network servers are also capable of transmitting identification indicating their capability to host a database. The identification mechanism requests an allocation of memory to receive transmitted identification of network servers capable of database hosting. Then the mechanism transmits a broadcast message, to the collection of network servers via the network, requesting transmission of identification of the network servers capable of database hosting. The mechanism waits for the allocated memory to receive transmissions of identification of network servers capable of database hosting. Subsequently, the mechanism provides the received transmitted identification from the allocation of memory.

Abstract: A CMOS differential transmitter and matched receiver apparatus and method for transmitting data. The system uses a CMOS bias network to create low voltage swings and optimize the voltage offsets to compensate for variations caused by the manufacturing process, and thereby increase data transmission rates to approximately 1 gigabit per second.

Abstract: A CMOS differential transmitter and matched receiver apparatus and method for transmitting data. The system uses a CMOS bias network to create low voltage swings and optimize the voltage offsets to compensate for variations caused by the manufacturing process, and thereby increase data transmission rates to approximately 1 gigabit per second.

Abstract: An all-digital phase-locked loop (PLL) for synchronizing an output clock signal with a reference clock signal. The PLL has a multiple-tap, digital delay chain in its forward path for delaying the output clock signal, which delay chain is controlled by a digital number stored by a counter in its feedback path. A phase detector in the feedback path provides LEAD and LAG signals, the status of which indicates whether the output clock signal leads or lags the reference signal. In response to the LEAD and LAG signals, a digital sequencer in the feedback path generates the digital number and stores it in the counter. The digital sequencer changes the digital number until the state of the LEAD and LAG signals reverses, and then returns the counter back to its state prior to LEAD and LAG reversal, for synchronism. The digital sequencer also causes a phase reversal of the output signal where the number of delay taps needed for synchronism is large.

Abstract: This invention relates to a retread curing ring apparatus for mounting on a tire retread assembly which comprises a tire carcass having a retread area, integral side walls with inner edges, a preformed tread strip positioned on the retread area, and a flexible envelope or bag surrounding the entire retread assembly. The retread curing ring apparatus is positioned adjacent to each side of the tire carcass. The curing ring apparatus comprises a circular body with a recess adjacent to its bottom edge and positioned in said recess a circular elastomeric gasket having a channel at its bottom edge for attachment to the curing ring. The gasket is prepared from a plastic or rubber material and comprises a plurality of circumferential ribs adjacent the bead of the tire carcass which enables the clamp assemblies mounted circumferentially on the curing ring to hold the curing ring and the tire assembly in an airtight engaged position during the retread process.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for treatment of a fluid by use of a membrane tube wherein a volume displacement rod is positioned longitudinally through the membrane tube to provide desired filtration conditions for removal of a permeate from the fluid, and an improved support arrangement for the rod is provided that eliminates the use of a spider or similar support structure that constitutes a fluid flow obstruction. In the disclosed embodiment, the remote ends of the rod are seated in sockets located in bends in the walls of the inlet and outlet conduits associated with the membrane tube.

Abstract: A digitally controlled variable impedance, preferably for use in a current normalizer for particle analysis apparatus, includes a variable resistance connected to a counting register by a plurality of opto-isolaters in the form of light emitting diode-light responsive transistor combinations. The register is reset (or preset) to a predetermined count and operates to change the impedance value in response to receipt of each pulse of a pulse train. A circuit is provided to terminate counting in response to an interpulse interval of greater than a predetermined interval to indicate a null condition between pulse amplitude, the pulses traversing the impedance, and a reference amplitude.