Abstract: A method is described herein comprising one or more applications running on at least one processor of a mobile device for providing receiving a mono audio file, receiving a stereo audio file, applying digital signal processing to the mono audio file, wherein the signal processing converts the mono audio file into a processed format suitable for transmission using a first communications protocols, synchronizing transmission of the mono audio file and the stereo audio file, transmitting the mono audio file to at least one remote sensor in the processed format using the first communications protocol, and transmitting the stereo audio file through an audio output of the mobile device using a second communications protocol.

Abstract: A SiGe heterojunction bipolar transistor is fabricated by etching an epitaxially-formed structure to form a mesa that has a collector region, a cap region, and a notched SiGe base region that lies in between. A protective plug is formed in the notch of the SiGe base region so that thick non-conductive regions can be formed on the sides of the collector region and the cap region. Once the non-conductive regions have been formed, the protective plug is removed. An extrinsic base is then formed to lie in the notch and touch the base region, followed by the formation of isolation regions and an emitter region.

Abstract: A SiGe heterojunction bipolar transistor is fabricated by etching an epitaxially-formed structure to form a mesa that has a collector region, a cap region, and a notched SiGe base region that lies in between. A protective plug is formed in the notch of the SiGe base region so that thick non-conductive regions can be formed on the sides of the collector region and the cap region. Once the non-conductive regions have been formed, the protective plug is removed. An extrinsic base is then formed to lie in the notch and touch the base region, followed by the formation of isolation regions and an emitter region.

Abstract: A number of deep trench openings are formed in a semiconductor wafer to have substantially equal depths and no oxide undercut by forming a number of shallow trench openings, forming a mask structure in the shallow trench openings where the mask structure has a substantially planar top surface, forming a number of mask openings in the mask structure, and etching the semiconductor wafer through the mask openings to form the deep trench openings.

Abstract: Systems and methods for arresting vehicles or other moving objects are detailed. The systems may be bi-directional, so as to arrest vehicles on either side of a barrier. They additionally may be reset for reuse relatively rapidly following deployment.

Abstract: An actuator and integral position sensor has increased reliability with a fail-safe mode. The actuator and sensor assembly includes a rotary actuator that has a driving shaft. A sensor rotor has the driving shaft mounted in a bore. A contactor is mounted to an outer edge of the rotor. The contactor is engaged with a resistor film as the rotor rotates. A driven shaft is mounted to the rotor in another bore. The rotor couples the driving shaft and the driven shaft together.

Abstract: Systems and methods for arresting vehicles or other moving objects are detailed. The systems may be bi-directional, so as to arrest vehicles on either side of a barrier. They additionally may be reset for reuse relatively rapidly following deployment.

Abstract: A thermoplastic olefin composition comprising: from about 50 percent to about 90 percent by weight of polyolefins consisting of a substantially linear copolymer or homopolymer of propylene and a long chain branched linear copolymer or homopolymer of propylene; from about 10 percent to about 50 percent by weight of a cross linkable alpha-olefin polymer elastomer; and a thermally decomposing free radical generating agent. The composition is formed by combining the components at a temperature sufficient to melt the polyolefins and elastomer and thermally decompose the free radical generating agent.

Abstract: Systems and methods for arresting vehicles or other moving objects are detailed. The systems may be bi-directional, so as to arrest vehicles on either side of a barrier. They additionally may be reset for reuse relatively rapidly following deployment.

Abstract: An actuator and integral position sensor has increased reliability with a fail-safe mode. The actuator and sensor assembly includes a rotary actuator that has a driving shaft. A sensor rotor has the driving shaft mounted in a bore. A contactor is mounted to an outer edge of the rotor. The contactor is engaged with a resistor film as the rotor rotates. A driven shaft is mounted to the rotor in another bore. The rotor couples the driving shaft and the driven shaft together.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition including a polyurethane polymer which contains carboxylic acid groups, a crosslinking agent, a wetting agent, a slip aid, and a UV stabilizing agent is provided. Coatings prepared from the aqueous coating composition are durable and have low surface friction, flexibility at low temperatures, and adhesion to low surface energy substrates. A method of preparing a substrate coated with the aqueous coating composition and an article containing the coated substrate are also provided. The aqueous coating composition is useful for providing a protective coating with a low friction surface for automotive weatherstrip.

Abstract: A process for the beneficiation of trona includes supplying a trona feedstream that is crushed and dried. The trona is then separated into a first size fraction and a second size fraction. Impurities are removed from the first size fraction using at least one magnetic separator. The magnetic separator includes a plurality of stages. Each stage includes a conveyer system comprising a first end, a second end, and a conveyer belt. Each stage also includes a magnetic roller disposed at the second end of the conveyer system and a splitter disposed adjacent the second end of the conveyer system for separating a fraction of magnetic impurities from the trona to create a beneficiated fraction. At least one conveyer belt is deionized. Airborne dust particles are removed from an area surrounding at least one conveyer system.

Abstract: An actuator and integral position sensor has increased reliability with a fail-safe mode. The actuator and sensor assembly includes a rotary actuator that has a driving shaft. A sensor rotor has the driving shaft mounted in a bore. A contactor is mounted to an outer edge of the rotor. The contactor is engaged with a resistor film as the rotor rotates. A driven shaft is mounted to the rotor in another bore. The rotor couples the driving shaft and the driven shaft together.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a radiation gathering device having a narrow acceptance angle and mounted in a multiburner boiler to sight substantially across the discharge end of the burner nozzle. Radiation collected by the gathering device is transmitted by a fiber optic path to a radiation detecting device. The manner in which the apparatus is constructed and mounted insures that the radiation detecting device will be responsive only to the radiation resulting from the associated burner and not influenced by radiation from other burners in the boiler installation, or radiation from the boiler itself.

Abstract: A milling tool having multiple parts to facilitate tool change in which detachable metal cutting edges are mounted on an annular ring supported from an adapter mounted on the milling machine. The adapter includes a support plate for supporting the cutting ring and a pilot member which is biased against the cutting ring to insure that it is centered relative to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: Sliding platen cover apparatus which supports a stack of documents to be copied on the platen of a copier machine, and then is moved over the document to be copied and actuated to produce a frictional contact with the document against the platen. After copying and while in frictional contact, the cover apparatus is slidingly moved in a reverse direction to remove the document from the platen enabling the next document to be placed on the platen. The platen cover apparatus uses an articulated platen pad which is urged into contact with the document on the platen by a handle operated by a machine operator. The apparatus maintains frictional contact with the document until it is deposited into a receiving tray adjacent to the platen.