Abstract: A system for converting DC power (22) into an RF electromagnetic field in a processing chamber, the system being composed of: a coil (16) constructed to surround the processing chamber; and an RF power generator (20) including a free-running oscillator (26) having a DC power input and an RF power output, the power output connected to a load impedance which includes the coil for supplying RF current to the coil at a frequency which is dependent on the load impedance.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling automobile dealers select a lease for a prospective customer are disclosed. The selection is made from an extensive database of leases comprising lease packages from a plurality of financial institutions and other sources. The selection is determined according to a series of complex calculations designed to meet customer criteria, maximize dealer profit, and minimize waiting-time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioconjugates and the delivery of bioactive agents which are preferably targeted for site-specific release in cells, tissues or organs. More particularly, this invention relates to bioconjugates which comprise a bioactive agent and an organocobalt complex. The bioactive agent is covalently bonded directly or indirectly to the cobalt atom of the organocobalt complex. The bioactive agent is released from the bioconjugate by the cleavage of the covalent bond between the bioactive agent and the cobalt atom in the organocobalt complex. The cleavage may occur as a result of normal displacement by cellular nucleophiles or enzymatic action, but is preferably caused to occur selectively as a predetermined release site by application of an external signal. The external signal may be light or photoexcitation, i.e. photolysis, or it may be ultrasound, i.e. sonolysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioconjugates and the delivery of bioactive agents which are preferably targeted for site-specific release in cells, tissues or organs. More particularly, this invention relates to bioconjugates which comprise a bioactive agent and an organocobalt complex. The bioactive agent is covalently bonded directly or indirectly to the cobalt atom of the organocobalt complex. The bioactive agent is released from the bioconjugate by the cleavage of the covalent bond between the bioactive agent and the cobalt atom in the organocobalt complex. The cleavage may occur as a result of normal displacement by cellular nucleophiles or enzymatic action, but is preferably caused to occur selectively as a predetermined release site by application of an external signal. The external signal may be light or photoexcitation, i.e. photolysis, or it may be ultrasound, i.e. sonolysis.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for teaching a language with interactive digital television. In one embodiment of the present invention, audio and visual material in digital format is presented on an interactive digital television, exposing the user to the audio visual material in digital format, wherein the audio visual material in digital format contains a predetermined amount of foreign language content. The predetermined amount of foreign language content is progressively increased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioconjugates and the delivery of bioactive agents which are preferably targeted for site-specific release in cells, tissues or organs. More particularly, this invention relates to bioconjugates which comprise a bioactive agent and an organocobalt complex. The bioactive agent is covalently bonded directly or indirectly to the cobalt atom of the organocobalt complex. The bioactive agent is released from the bioconjugate by the cleavage of the covalent bond between the bioactive agent and the cobalt atom in the organocobalt complex. The cleavage may occur as a result of normal displacement by cellular nucleophiles or enzymatic action, but is preferably caused to occur selectively as a predetermined release site by application of an external signal. The external signal may be light or photoexcitation, i.e. photolysis, or it may be ultrasound, i.e. sonolysis.

Abstract: A wireless patient monitor is adapted to communicate with any one of plural medical telemetry networks, each having one or more central stations, where each network is configured to communicate via wireless communications using one of multiple different communications settings. The monitor includes one or more sensor inputs for receiving vital signs data from a patient, a wireless transceiver; and a controller coupled to receive the vital signs data via the one or more sensor inputs and to communicate with a network via the transceiver. The monitor also includes a display device and is controllable by the controller to automatically display a notification to a user of the monitor upon establishing communications with the at least one central station. There is also a method of monitoring a patient and a wireless medical telemetry system.

Abstract: A wireless medical telemetry system includes at least one wireless patient monitor configured to collect patient vital signs data, and at least one central station adapted to establish communications with the at least one patient monitor via a wireless transceiver, and to receive the patient vital signs data from the at least one patient monitor. The at least one patient monitor is operable by a user to transmit an end-communications signal to the at least one central station, and the at least one central station is configured to terminate the communications with the at least one patient monitor in response to the end-communications signal.

Abstract: An image scaling circuit for increasing or decreasing the size of a sampled image to match a fixed resolution display. The circuit includes means for resizing the image in the horizontal and vertical dimension using independent sample rate converters. The sample rate converters increase or decrease the image size by a factor of Lx/Mx in the horizontal dimension and Ly/My in the vertical dimension where Lx and Ly are integers and Mx and My are decimal numbers of arbitrary precision to provide fine scaling control. In addition, image warping is conveniently implemented by varying the down sample ratios Mx and My on a pixel by pixel and/or line by line basis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioconjugates and the delivery of bioactive agents which are preferably targeted for site-specific release in cells, tissues or organs. More particularly, this invention relates to bioconjugates which comprise of bioactive agent and an organocobalt complex. The bioactive agent is covalently bonded directly or indirectly to the cobalt atom of the organocobalt complex. The bioactive agent is released from the bioconjugate by the cleavage of the covalent bond between the bioactive agent and the cobalt atom in the organocobalt complex. The cleavage may occur as a result of normal displacement by cellular nucleophiles or enzymatic action, but is preferably caused to occur selectively at a predetermined release site by application of an external signal. The external signal may be light or photoexcitation, i.e. photolysis, or it may be ultrasound, i.e. sonolysis.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for measuring the time interval between a first event and a second event in a tester system. First and second time measurement circuits independently receive respective first and second events. The time measurement circuits each includes a coarse counter clocked by the master clock. The first coarse counter is activated by an initial event, and the first coarse counter stops counting upon activation of the first event. The second coarse counter is also activated by the initial event, and the second coarse counter stops counting upon activation of the second event. A first fine counter clocked by the master clock produces a count value representing the time interval between the first event and a first leading edge of the master clock. A second fine counter clocked by the master clock produces a count value representing the time interval between the second event and a second leading edge of the master clock.

Abstract: In a tester for testing circuits, apparatus and methods for acquiring waveform data from a circuit under test. While a test program is being run by the tester, waveform acquisition strobe events are generated for application to a terminal of a circuit under test. A measurement circuit receives the waveform acquisition strobe events and applies each strobe event to the terminal of the circuit and generates result signals representing the result of applying the strobe events to the terminal. A capture memory receives and stores result signals generated by the measurement circuit.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for measuring the time interval between a first event and a second event in a tester system. First and second time measurement circuits independently receive respective first and second events. The time measurement circuits each includes a coarse counter clocked by the master clock. The first coarse counter is activated by an initial event, and the first coarse counter stops counting upon activation of the first event. The second coarse counter is also activated by the initial event, and the second coarse counter stops counting upon activation of the second event. A first fine counter clocked by the master clock produces a count value representing the time interval between the first event and a first leading edge of the master clock. A second fine counter clocked by the master clock produces a count value representing the time interval between the second event and a second leading edge of the master clock.

Abstract: A high speed active link switching technology suitable for implementing field programmable gate arrays using current mode logic in the high speed data path, and CMOS steering logic outside the high speed data path to enable the high speed switching logic and to implement multiplexer, selector and crossbar switch functions. High speed emitter follower logic compatible with the high speed switching logic for level shifting, buffering, and providing more current sink or source capacity is also disclosed. An advantage of the active link technology disclosed herein is that the active links do not degrade rise and fall times of high speed data signals nearly as much as the passive links of prior art field programmable gate arrays thereby enabling use of FPGAs in higher speed applications than was previously possible.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods providing pattern chaining and looping in a circuit tester. The tester has a pattern data memory for storing multiple patterns and for storing a pattern chaining definition. Each pattern has pattern data for one or more test vectors. The pattern chaining definition specifies (i) a sequential order for the patterns and (ii) a location in the pattern data memory of each of the patterns. When the tester executes a functional test, the pattern chaining definition is read from the pattern data memory and used to locate each of the patterns, and the pattern data of each pattern is read to provide a test vector for each test period of the functional test. In another aspect, both a pattern program including one or more test vectors and a loop definition are stored in the pattern data memory. The pattern program defines an ordering for the test vectors, and the loop definition specifies a loop of test vectors.

Abstract: An interface circuit for use in the layout of padframe interface circuits for field programmable gate arrays having a plurality of I/O cells each of which may be programmed as an input or an output (or both) and a programmable connection matrix which provide programmable pathways between the data output signals generated by the core array of logic blocks and I/O cells programmed as outputs and provide programmable pathways between I/O cells programmed as inputs and data input conductors going into the core array. The interface circuits are all substantially identical in structure, and each includes a sufficient number of power and ground connections to supply adequate current to the number of I/O cells the interface has. Each interface circuit also includes at least one and preferably two open spaces into which conductive paths may be laid out to carry power to the core array or carry dedicated signals to circuits other than the core which also reside on the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A rack for holding a bicycle by either its front or back wheel in an upright position on a floor. The rack includes a bracket which is adapted to be fitted on an elongate support frame. A lower brace extends outwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms which terminate in a downwardly extending lip. An upper brace extends generally upwardly from the bracket and includes spaced-apart arms. A bicycle is held on the rack by rolling the bicycle wheel directly into the lip of the lower brace and into and between the arms of the upper and lower braces respectively. A plurality of racks can be slidingly fitted onto a single support frame for holding a plurality of bicycles in spaced-apart relationship.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for providing granules from cheese. In the method, cheese is first shredded into elongated pieces. The shredded pieces of cheese are then frozen. The frozen shredded pieces are placed in a vacuum chamber and a vacuum is drawn in the chamber. The vacuum chamber is then heated to remove moisture from the frozen shredded pieces. Finally, the shredded pieces are subjected to grinding to provide cheese granules.

Abstract: An image projector is provided with a light source and a light valve positioned downstream of the light source. An optical path is defined between the light source and the light valve. To accommodate various image viewing formats, a plurality of optical integrators is positioned between the light source and the light valve. Each of the plurality of optical integrators is movable laterally of the optical path and is positionable in the optical path. Light from the light source is transmitted to the light valve through the particular optical integrator positioned in the optical path. Each optical integrator is constructed to produce a unique display format for the light transmitted therethrough to the light valve, in order the accommodate different display formats such as standard and letter-box without wasting light.

Abstract: A dual zone climate control system having a sensor capable of sensing solar radiation or sunload entering different localized areas of a vehicle cabin incorporated with a climate control unit for selectively distributing air to localized areas of the vehicle cabin. The climate control unit being controlled by a control unit which processes input received from the sensor and other settings, and controls the temperature and distribution of the air therefrom.