Abstract: A system coupled to a packet-based network is configured to predict the locations of one or more mobile devices communicating with the packet-based network. The system comprises a request processor configured to detect location events associated with mobile devices communicating with the packet-based network, each location event corresponding to a time stamp and identifying a geo-place in a geo database. The system further comprises an off-line prediction subsystem configured to train a plurality of off-line prediction models and an on-line prediction model using various historical location events. The off-line prediction subsystem is further configured to generate off-line prediction results corresponding to the off-line prediction models.

Abstract: The utility model disclosed herein is an optical structure of LED wall lamps with enhanced effective output light. The optical structure is arranged on the shell of the LED wall lamp. The LED wall lamp comprises a bottom shell, a radiator lamp body, a light source module and a surface cover. The bottom shell is connected with the radiator lamp body. The optical structure of the LED wall lamp of this invention enables the ratio of the effective output light of 0-90 degrees of the lamp be more than 90% of the light output of the whole lamp, the light efficiency of the whole lamp is larger than or equal to 130 lm/w, and the light efficiency of 0-90 degrees is larger than or equal to 120 lm/w, and the high light efficiency of the effective light part of 0-90 degrees is perfectly achieved; The high requirement standard that the light efficiency of the effective light part of 0-90 degrees is greater than or equal to 120 lm/w, which is in the DLC energy efficiency high level standard, is satisfied.

Abstract: A system coupled to a packet-based network is configured to predict the locations of mobile devices that have communicated with the packet-based network. The system includes a request processor configured to detect location events associated with mobile devices communicating with the packet-based network, each location event corresponding to a time stamp and identifying a geo-place in a geo database. The geo-places include geo-blocks and geo-fences. The system further comprises a location prediction subsystem configured to construct first feature space using first location events and second feature space using second location events, and to extract a set of labels from third location events. The location prediction subsystem is further configured to train a prediction model using the first feature space and the set of labels, and to apply the prediction model to the second feature space to obtain prediction results.

Abstract: A system coupled to a packet-based network is configured to predict the locations of mobile devices that have communicated with the packet-based network. The system includes a request processor configured to detect location events associated with mobile devices communicating with the packet-based network, each location event corresponding to a time stamp and identifying a geo-place in a geo database. The geo-places include geo-blocks and geo-fences. The system further comprises a location prediction subsystem configured to construct first feature space using first location events and second feature space using second location events, and to extract a set of labels from third location events. The location prediction subsystem is further configured to train a prediction model using the first feature space and the set of labels, and to apply the prediction model to the second feature space to obtain prediction results.

Abstract: A method of tracking variable states of a gas turbine engine in transient conditions includes obtaining input data representative of rotor velocity and pressure ratio; calculating a reference transient scheduled trajectory based on the input data; calculating a speed reference transient scheduled trajectory based on the input data; calculating a feedforward variable based on the reference transient scheduled trajectory; obtaining a feedback control variable; and determining a control variable based on a combination of the feedforward variable and the feedback control variable.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material including starch and hydrophobically modified layered silicate clay. In another aspect, the invention provides packaging made from material including the substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material described above. The nanocomposite material has improved mechanical and rheological properties and reduced sensitivity to moisture in that the rates of moisture update and/or loss are reduced. In another aspect, the invention provides a process for preparing the substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material described above, including a step of mixing the starch in the form of an aqueous gel with the hydrophobic clay in a melt mixing device.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material including starch and hydrophobically modified layered silicate clay. In another aspect, the invention provides packaging made from material including the substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material described above. The nanocomposite material has improved mechanical and rheological properties and reduced sensitivity to moisture in that the rates of moisture update and/or loss are reduced. In another aspect, the invention provides a process for preparing the substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material described above, including a step of mixing the starch in the form of an aqueous gel with the hydrophobic clay in a melt mixing device.

Abstract: A method of tracking variable states of a gas turbine engine in transient conditions includes obtaining input data representative of rotor velocity and pressure ratio; calculating a reference transient scheduled trajectory based on the input data; calculating a speed reference transient scheduled trajectory based on the input data; calculating a feedforward variable based on the reference transient scheduled trajectory; obtaining a feedback control variable; and determining a control variable based on a combination of the feedforward variable and the feedback control variable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising (a) a synthetic polymer, (b) a talc as a filler, wherein the talc particles have a mean particle size of from 0.4 to 25 ?m, and are present in an amount of from 0.1 to 10% based on the weight of component (a) and (c) a dispersing agent which is based on a non-ionic surfactant or an amphiphilic statistical, block or comb copolymer, provided that when the synthetic polymer (a) is a polyamide, this is present in an amount of less than 55% based on the weight of (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a process for the preparation a polyolefin nanocomposite which comprises melt mixing a mixture of a polyolefin, a filler and a non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a composition, preferably a nanocomposite material, comprising (a) a synthetic polymer, (b) a filler such as for example a natural or synthetic phyllosilicate or a mixture of such phyllosilicates, preferably in nanoparticles, and (c) a dispersing agent prepared by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP).

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a process for the preparation a polyolefin nanocomposite which comprises melt mixing a mixture of a polyolefin, a filler and a non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material including starch and hydrophobically modified layered silicate clay. In another aspect, the invention provides packaging made from material including the substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material described above. The nanocomposite material has improved mechanical and rheological properties and reduced sensitivity to moisture in that the rates of moisture update and/or loss are reduced. In another aspect, the invention provides a process for preparing the substantially exfoliated nanocomposite material described above, including a step of mixing the starch in the form of an aqueous gel with the hydrophobic clay in a melt mixing device.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a composition, preferably a nanocomposite material, comprising (a) a synthetic polymer, (b) a filler selected from a natural or synthetic phyllosilicate or a mixture of such phyllosilicates, preferably in nanoparticles, and (c) a dispersing agent prepared by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP).

Abstract: Techniques for interchanging positions of external terminals of an integrated circuit chip are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a chip comprises at least a pair of external terminals for communicating with other components or circuits, an internal circuit and an interchangeable unit coupled between the external terminals and the internal circuit. The interchangeable unit is configured to interchange the external terminals electronically such that the chip remains compatible in various versions involving an change of the terminals thereof, wherein the an interchangeable unit is controllable externally by a selecting pin applicable to either a high level or a low level to cause the external terminals interchanged.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a composition, preferably a nanocomposite material, comprising (a) a synthetic polymer, (b) a filler such as for example a natural or synthetic phyllosilicate or a mixture of such phyllosilicates, preferably in nanoparticles, and (c) as dispersing agent a polymer based on a long chain alkyl meth(acryte).

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a process for the preparation a polyolefin nanocomposite which comprises melt mixing a mixture of a polyolefin, a filler and a non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: Techniques for interchanging positions of external terminals of an integrated circuit chip are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a chip comprises at least a pair of external terminals for communicating with other components or circuits, an internal circuit and an interchangeable unit coupled between the external terminals and the internal circuit. The interchangeable unit is configured to interchange the external terminals electronically such that the chip remains compatible in various versions involving an change of the terminals thereof, wherein the an interchangeable unit is controllable externally by a selecting pin applicable to either a high level or a low level to cause the external terminals interchanged.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a composition, preferably a nanocomposite material, comprising (a) a synthetic polymer, (b) a filler such as for example a natural or synthetic phyllosilicate or a mixture of such phyllosilicates, preferably in nanoparticles, and (c) a dispersing agent prepared by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP).

Abstract: The instant invention discloses a composition, preferably a nanocomposite material, comprising (a) a synthetic polymer, (b) a filler such as for example a natural or synthetic phyllosilicate or a mixture of such phyllosilicates, preferably in nanoparticles, and (c) as dispersing agent a polymer based on a long chain alkyl meth(acryte).