Abstract: A cable assembly (100) includes an insulative cover (11, 12) defining at least one groove with a front opening; a connector (20) accommodated in the groove, the connector (20) having a terminal module (21) and a metallic shell (22) enclosing the terminal module; a cable (5) electrically coupled to the terminal module of the connector; a printed circuit board (3) received in the insulative cover and electrically connected to the metallic shell of the connector; and a conductive member (4) having a main body (41) fixed to the insulative cover, a connecting portion (42) extending forwardly from the main body and a griping portion (43) formed on a front segment of the connecting portion and griping the printed circuit board to electrically connected with the metallic shell of the connector.

Abstract: A rail defect detection system includes a controller in signal communication with at least one transducer. The at least one transducer is configured to receive a predetermined number of guided elastic wave modes at specific frequencies and with specific wave structures from a rail and generate a signal in response. The controller includes a processor configured to identify a defect disposed along the rail in response to the signal received from the at least one transducer.

Abstract: Water-based cutting fluids for use with diamond wiresaws that are used for cutting or otherwise treating hard brittle materials, e.g., silicon ingots, comprise: A. Water-soluble, polymeric dispersing agent, typically a polycarboxylate; B. Optionally wetting agent; C. Optionally defoamer; B. Optionally corrosion inhibitor; E. Optionally chelant; F. Optionally biocide; and G. Water. Typically water comprises at least 50 weight percent of the fluid, and the polycarboxylate is grafted with a polyalkylene glycol, e.g., polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) comprises an insulative housing (1) having a pair of protrusions (102) on both sides thereof, a plurality of contacts (2) received in the insulative housing and a metallic shell (4) enclosing the insulative housing. The metallic shell has a pair of elastic portions (401) on lateral sides thereof, and the elastic portions are bent inwards and adjacent to corresponding back surfaces of the protrusions.

Abstract: Magnesium-based alloys having good mechanical properties, such as mechanical strength, ductility, and castability, and methods of making the magnesium alloys are disclosed. The magnesium alloys comprise 8.7 to 11.8 wt % aluminum, 0.63 to 1.93 wt % zinc, 0.1 to 0.5 wt % manganese, 0.5 to 1.5 wt % rare earth elements, and a remainder of said magnesium alloy being composed of magnesium and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: A connector assembly (100) includes an insulative cover (1) defining a plurality of grooves arranged in a row along a transversal direction; a plurality of connectors (21) accommodated in the grooves, respectively, each of the connectors having a terminal module and a metallic shell enclosing the terminal module; a metallic cage (5) enclosing the insulative cover; and a plurality of conductive members (3), each of the conductive member (3) including a horizontal portion (31) and a vertical portion (32), the horizontal portion having a first tab (311) abutting against the metallic cage, and the vertical portion having a second tab (321) pressing against the metallic shell of a corresponding connector.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) image processing method is provided. The method includes receiving from an image source a 3D image containing a plurality of images that are previously compressed, and storing pixel data of the received plurality of images. The method also includes determining that the plurality of images do not have a same number of pixel columns, determining at least one boundaries among the plurality of images, and determining a minimum number of pixel columns and a maximum number of pixel columns of the plurality of images. Further, the method includes adjusting any one of the plurality of images having a column number less than the maximum number such that each of the plurality of images has the maximum number of pixel columns, decompressing the plurality of images, and discarding from each of the decompressed plurality of images by a determined number of last columns, wherein the determined number is the difference between the maximum number and the minimum number.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) image processing method is provided. The method includes receiving from an image source a 3D image containing compressed first image pixel data and compressed second image pixel data, and storing the received compressed first image pixel data and compressed second image pixel data in a line register group. The method also includes determining a relationship between lines of the compressed first image pixel data and compressed second image pixel data, and using reading and writing operations on the line register group based on the relationship and a predetermined timing sequence to decompress the compressed first image pixel data and compressed second image pixel data.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are disclosed for creating an OWL ontology from a Java source code, wherein the Java source code includes a plurality of Java classes. Each of these Java classes includes one or more Java members and one or more Java objects. The Java objects are used to instantiate each of the Java classes. An OWL class is created for each of the Java classes, and an OWL concept is created for each of the Java members. Further, an OWL instance is created for each of the Java objects. Each of the OWL classes, the OWL concepts, and the OWL instances are assigned data type properties and object properties. Subsequently, each of the OWL classes and relations between them, each of the OWL concepts, and each of the OWL instances are included to form the OWL ontology.

Abstract: Systems and methods that use a single-crystal boule SiC sharpened into a cutting tool for ultra-precision machining of ferrous alloys are disclosed. Conventional ultra-precision machining uses single-crystal natural diamond. Despite the exceptional mechanical properties of diamond, its chemical properties have inhibited the extension of ultra-precision machining to iron-containing (ferrous) alloys. A single-crystal SiC cutting tool can be used to cut many materials for which diamond cutting tools are conventionally used. Additionally, a single-crystal SiC cutting tool can be used to cut materials for which diamond cutting tools are inappropriate, such as ferrous metals or nickel.

Abstract: A connector assembly (100) includes an insulative cover (1) defining a plurality of grooves arranged in a row along a transversal direction; a plurality of connectors (21) accommodated in the grooves, respectively, each of the connectors having a terminal module and a metallic shell enclosing the terminal module; a metallic cage (5) enclosing the insulative cover; and a plurality of conductive members (3), each of the conductive member (3) including a horizontal portion (31) and a vertical portion (32), the horizontal portion having a first tab (311) abutting against the metallic cage, and the vertical portion having a second tab (321) pressing against the metallic shell of a corresponding connector.

Abstract: A cable assembly (100) includes an insulative cover (11, 12) defining at least one groove with a front opening; a connector (20) accommodated in the groove, the connector (20) having a terminal module (21) and a metallic shell (22) enclosing the terminal module; a cable (5) electrically coupled to the terminal module of the connector; a printed circuit board (3) received in the insulative cover and electrically connected to the metallic shell of the connector; and a conductive member (4) having a main body (41) fixed to the insulative cover, a connecting portion (42) extending forwardly from the main body and a griping portion (43) formed on a front segment of the connecting portion and griping the printed circuit board to electrically connected with the metallic shell of the connector.

Abstract: The specification describes the production of optical fibers and optical fiber preforms using Chemical Powder Deposition (CPD). In this process a slurry of silica powders and dopant powders in a liquid carrier is prepared and the inside surface of a silica glass starter tube is coated with the slurry, then dried. The coating is then consolidated and the tube collapsed as in the conventional MCVD process. Multiple coatings, and coatings with varying compositions, can be used to produce any desired profile. In an alternative embodiment, doped silica glass of the desired final composition is prepared, and then pulverized to form the powder for the slurry. In both embodiments, the use of powders of known composition in the slurry allows direct control over the final glass composition, as compared with conventional processes in which the composition in the final glass is indirectly controlled by control of the thermodynamics of a vapor phase reaction.

Abstract: A magnesium alloy includes 8.7 to 11.8 wt % aluminum, 0.63 to 1.93 wt % zinc, 0.1 to 0.5 wt % manganese, 0.5 to 1.5 wt % rare earth elements, and a remainder of said magnesium alloy being composed of magnesium and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: An inspection method includes driving a plurality of spaced apart transmitting transducer elements with a respective time delay and a respective frequency such that each of the transmitting transducer elements transmits an ultrasonic guided wave through a transmission medium defined by a material having at least one unknown physical property. The ultrasonic guided waves are received at a receiving transducer element disposed at a distance from the transmitting transducer elements. A respective time delay and a respective frequency for each of the transmitting transducer elements is determined that provides a maximum amplitude in a signal received at the receiving transducer element. The plurality of transmitting transducer elements are activated in accordance with the determined time delays and frequencies to transmit inspection signals through the transmission medium.

Abstract: An in-line, distributed optical fiber filter comprises a core region with a raised refractive index (with respect to the surrounding cladding material) so as to allow for total internal reflection (TIR) of the desired transmission wavelength(s). One or more raised index features are formed within the cladding region and are configured so as to result in mode mixing between the cladding mode and core mode at determined wavelength(s) to be removed by filtering. The parameters associated with determining the proper core specifications and cladding specifications can be separately determined to provide for enhanced performance in terms of both filtering unwanted signals and propagation of desired communication signals.

Abstract: A method for analyzing a circuit design is disclosed. The method generally includes the steps of (A) determining a plurality of paths from a first clock at a first location to a plurality of second clocks at a plurality of second locations in the circuit design, (B) calculating a plurality of delays along the paths and (C) calculating a plurality of latencies with respect to the first clock for the second clocks using the delays.

Abstract: A method for analyzing a circuit design is disclosed. The method generally includes the steps of (A) determining a plurality of paths from a first clock at a first location to a plurality of second clocks at a plurality of second locations in the circuit design, (B) calculating a plurality of delays along the paths and (C) calculating a plurality of latencies with respect to the first clock for the second clocks using the delays.

Abstract: The specification describes the production of optical fibers and optical fiber preforms using Chemical Powder Deposition (CPD). In this process a slurry of silica powders and dopant powders in a liquid carrier is prepared and the inside surface of a silica glass starter tube is coated with the slurry, then dried. The coating is then consolidated and the tube collapsed as in the conventional MCVD process. Multiple coatings, and coatings with varying compositions, can be used to produce any desired profile. In an alternative embodiment, doped silica glass of the desired final composition is prepared, and then pulverized to form the powder for the slurry. In both embodiments, the use of powders of known composition in the slurry allows direct control over the final glass composition, as compared with conventional processes in which the composition in the final glass is indirectly controlled by control of the thermodynamics of a vapor phase reaction.

Abstract: The specification describes optical fibers that are constructed to prevent theft of optical signals. One construction is designed to block access of the core of the fiber to the “writing” radiation necessary to form a grating tap. In this embodiment the optical fiber cladding is provided with a highly absorbing UV layer. In a variation of this embodiment, one or more additional optical paths are provided in the optical fiber to accommodate monitoring signals. The added optical paths allow monitoring signals to be transmitted in the optical fiber, separate from the information signal, to signal an attempt to breach the outer coating or the cladding of the optical fiber. A second case of intrusion is addressed by increasing the sensitivity of the optical fiber to microbending loss to the extent that bends in the fiber cause such high attenuation of the signal that the bends do not go undetected at the receiving station.