Abstract: To improve the aural sensation from an input signal of an audio reproduction system a bandwidth extension device can be used. The bandwidth extension device includes a first and a second signal path and an analyzer for selecting the created signal which fits most for the current input signal.

Abstract: To improve the aural sensation from an input signal of an audio reproduction system a bandwidth extension device can be used. The bandwidth extension device includes a first and a second signal path and an analyzer for selecting the created signal which fits most for the current input signal.

Abstract: An audio reproducing device includes an input for receiving an n-channel input signal, an output for supplying an 1-channel output signal to 1 loudspeakers, and an audio processing unit for processing the input signal. The audio processing unit a signal enhancer for enhancing an m-channel signal part of the n-channel input signal, where m<n, the signal enhancer having, for each channel signal part of said m-channel signal part, a non-linear anti-symmetric monotone transfer function. The audio reproducing device is further provided with a speech-music discriminator, which, in response to one of the channel signal parts of the m-channel signal part designated for speech, generates a control signal indicating the probability p that the one of the channel signal parts contains speech signals. This control signal is used to control the signal enhancer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for multiple game gaming in which a first game is played, a second game is played at least partially concurrently the first game, and a game element for the second game is provided when a game element for the first game is provided. The first game may be a card game, of a blackjack or poker type. The second game may be a slots, bingo or roulette game.

Abstract: Glycosides of diacylglycerol, e.g. 3-?-D-galactopyranosyloxy-2-(octadeca-9Z,12Z,15Z-trienoyloxy)propanyl octadeca-9Z,12Z,15Z-trienoate (GOPO), which was isolated from extracts of rose-hips by activity guided fractionation, can be used as an oral anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and osteoarthrosis.

Abstract: A fish farming net having conductive wires integrated into the filaments of the net. The conductive wires are arranged in circuits, each of said circuits defining a field connected to an electronic apparatus that monitors a certain electrical parameter of the field. The wires of each circuit are arranged in a pattern whereby the wires are close enough together that a hole large enough for fish to escape will necessarily break one of the wires. In the event the circuit is broken, the monitoring apparatus detects a change in the electrical parameter being monitored and signals an appropriate alarm.

Abstract: Described is a transmission system (20) comprising a transmitter (22) for transmitting a narrowband speech signal, e.g. bandwidth limited between 300 and 3400 Hz, to a receiver (24) via a transmission channel (26). The transmission system (20) is characterized in that the transmitter (22) or the receiver (24) comprise amplifying means (28,30,32,34,36,38) for enhancing a listener's perception of low-frequency speech signal components by amplifying a frequency band of the narrowband speech signal. The frequency band may contain frequencies in the range of 300-450 Hz. The amplifying means (28,30,32,34,36,38) may comprise a band pass filter (28,34) for deriving the frequency band from the narrowband speech signal and an amplifier (30,36) for amplifying the frequency band. The amplification of the frequency band gives a reinforced perception of frequency components below the narrowband speech signal (e.g. 50-300 Hz), compensating for the lack of the physical presence of these components.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a circuit (500) for generating a sub-harmonic of a periodic signal (100). Conventional methods of generating sub-harmonics of a periodic signal, e.g. for bass enhancement of audio signals, create considerable artefacts. This affects the timbre, the color of the audio signal. The invention presents a method of generating a sub-harmonic of a periodic signal (100) which, added to the original audio signal, produces a more natural audio signal with bass enhancement. In a first embodiment of the invention, the signal (100) is clipped at a first predetermined level (a) in every second period (116) of the signal when the amplitude of the signal is larger than a second predetermined level. In a second embodiment of the invention, the signal is clipped at a second level (a) in every first period (115) and at a third level (b) in every second period (116) of the signal, provided that the signal level exceeds a first predetermined level.

Abstract: Glycosides of diacylglycerol, e.g. 3-&bgr;-D-galactopyranosyloxy-2-(octadeca-9Z,12Z,15Z-trienoyloxy)propanyl octadeca-9Z,12Z,15Z-trienoate (GOPO), which was isolated from extracts of rose-hips by activity guided fractionation, can be used as an oral anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and osteoarthrosis.

Abstract: A lens (L) with an aspheric surface (10) is held by a vacuum lens holder (12). A lap wall (42) is moved towards the lens surface (10) while in a plastic state. A polishing fabric (PF) is positioned between the lens surface (10) and the lap wall (42) before they are moved together. Fluid pressure in a chamber (44) behind the lap wall (42) is used to move the lap wall (42) and the polishing fabric (PF) against the lens surface (10). This causes the lap wall (42) to take a shape corresponding to the shape of the lens surface (10). Then, the lap wall material (42) is caused or allowed to become a solid. When the lap wall (42) is solid, the polishing fabric (PF) is caused to move relative to the lens (L) and the lap (32). The lap wall (42) holds the polishing fabric (PF) against the lens surface (10) while the polishing fabric (PF) moves across the lens surface (10) and polishes it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a boring tool that includes a boring bar having a center axis which at a top portion of the bar is arranged to be connected to a machine tool, and which at a bottom portion of the bar along the center axis is slit into two legs. The two legs can be movable towards or away from each other, such as by means of an adjusting screw, for exact adjustment of the position of the cutting tool with relation to the center axis. The tool is arranged in such a way that a joint through bar is detachably attached to the bottom of each of the legs of the boring bar. This joint through bar extends essentially perpendicular to the slit and center axis, and enables a cutting tool to be provided at the end of the bar. Hereby an especially simple tool is obtained which can be adjusted extremely precisely for fine machining of holes.

Abstract: A sound signal is processed in two branches (10, 20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit (100) for processing an audio signal comprising first selection means (110) for selecting a frequency band (111) of the audio signal, a harmonic generator (120) arranged to generate sub-harmonics (231) of the frequencies (211) in the selected frequency band (111) and arranged to generate higher harmonics of the generated sub-harmonics (231). The circuit further comprises second selection means (130) for removing at least a part of the generated sub-harmonics (231) from the output signal of the harmonic generator (120). The circuit also comprises adding means (140) for adding the output signal of the second selection means (130) to the audio signal. This circuit can be used for bass enhancement of music.

Abstract: An audio reproducing device is provided with an input for receiving an n-channel input signal, an output for supplying an l-channel output signal to l loudspeakers, and an audio processing unit for processing the input signal. The audio processing unit comprises enhancing means for enhancing an m-channel signal part of the n-channel input signal, whereby m≦n, the enhancing means having for each channel signal part of said m-channel signal part a non-linear anti-symmetric monotone transfer function. The audio reproducing device is further provided with a speech-music discriminator, which, in response to one of the channel signal parts of said m-channel signal part designated for speech, generates a control signal indicating the probability p that said one of the channel signal parts comprises speech signals. By means of this control signal the enhancing means are controlled.

Abstract: A lens (L) with an aspheric surface (10) is held by a vacuum lens holder (12). A lap wall (42) is moved towards the lens surface (10) while in a plastic state. A polishing fabric (PF) is positioned between the lens surface (10) and the lap wall (42) before they are moved together. Fluid pressure in a chamber (44) behind the lap wall (42) is used to move the lap wall (42) and the polishing fabric (PF) against the lens surface (10). This causes the lap wall (42) to take a shape corresponding to the shape of the lens surface (10). Then, the lap wall material (42) is caused or allowed to become a solid. When the lap wall (42) is solid, the polishing fabric (PF) is caused to move relative to the lens (L) and the lap (32). The lap wall (42) holds the polishing fabric (PF) against the lens surface (10) while the polishing fabric (PF) moves across the lens surface (10) and polishes it.

Abstract: To improve the aural sensation from an input signal of an audio reproduction system a bandwidth extension device can be used.

Abstract: A wall element for wooden building comprises a number of board members (11, 23) of uniform length which are joined side by side by designing the opposite side edges of the elements with cooperating engagement members which between two neighboring elements provide a joint with labyrinth seal forming a pressure-reducing passage for wind loads on the exterior of the element. On the internal side, the board members (11, 23) are retained by transverse lath elements (12, 13; 24) by means of screw connections through the lath elements (12, 13; 24) into the backside of the board members (11, 23). At its top and bottom edges, the wall element is designed with cooperating bevel faces (29-32) for joining of overlying wall elements in a locked engagement.

Abstract: A switch housing surrounds a strut and cylinder, with the strut and cylinder being mounted between the rear lift gate window of a vehicle and an interior surface of the vehicle. A switch is disposed in the housing, and when the window is opened or broken, the strut moves relative to the cylinder to actuate the switch and thereby generate a lift gate open alarm signal.

Abstract: A single castable ophthalmic lens polishing lap includes a mounting plate that is adapted for connection to a lap press/cylinder machine and includes a flexible membrane that is affixed to the mounting plate and filled with castable material. A polishing pad is affixed to the flexible membrane. The lap is cast by first applying energy to the castable material that causes it to soften, and to preferably change to a fluid phase, and then pressing the lap against the rough cut back surface of a lens. This causes the castable material to deform so that the lap's curvature is complementary to the lens' prescription curvature. Energy is then removed from the lap so that the castable material solidifies in the desired shape. After polishing, the lap can be recast with another lens having a different prescription.

Abstract: A variable speed elecric motor (74) drives a crank (78) which in turn pushes a push arm (82) against a pivotally mounted drive lever (58), for swinging it through a drive stroke, and then retracting the push arm (82) to allow a spring (72) to return the drive lever (58) through a return stoke. The spring (72) moves the drive lever (58) towards a guide member (92) which is adjustable in position for changing the amplitude of the stroke. The moving end of the drive lever (58) is attached to a drive bar (48) which in turn is attached to and drives a plurality of pin assemblies (44) which serve to locate and drive oscillating members (114) which contact one surface of a lens (116). The opposite surface of the lens (116) is in contact with rotating tool (112) supported on a variable speed spindle (10). The lens (116) is attached to one of the tools (112, 114) and a polishing compound is located between the lens (116) and a surface of the other tool.