Abstract: A method for processing structured text is provided. Tokenized text is created from structured text in accordance with a predetermined set of tokenizer rules set forth in a token pattern knowledge base (13), in which each tokenizer rule defines a simplex constituent. Parsed text is created from tokenized text in accordance with a predetermined set of parser rules set forth in a parser rule knowledge base (15), in which each parser rule defines a complex constituent. Processed text is created from parsed text in accordance with a predetermined set of interpreter rules set forth in an interpretation knowledge base (17), in which each interpreter rule defines a message element corresponding to a simplex or complex constituent, whereby the processed text identifies and provides an interpretation of the message elements of the corresponding structured text for a useful purpose, such as text-to-speech synthesis.

Abstract: The extraction machine for underground ore extraction operations, with extraction of the extraction product by blasting has an advancing support equipment (11) and a face conveyor (18) coupled to it as well as at least one boring device (26) for the production of shot holes (23) and a loading device (27) to supply the face conveyor (18) with the blast rock loosened by blasting, whereby the boring device (26) and the loading device (27) are assigned to a common boring and loading machine (24), which can be driven along the face conveyor (18) at right angles to the direction of mining in the direction towards the rock face (20) running parallel to the direction of mining, or away from this.

Abstract: The extraction machine for underground ore extraction operations, with extraction of the extraction product by blasting has an advancing support equipment (11) and a face conveyor (18) coupled to it as well as at least one boring device (26) for the production of shot holes (23) and a loading device (27) to supply the face conveyor (18) with the blast rock loosened by blasting, whereby the boring device (26) and the loading device (27) are assigned to a common boring and loading machine (24), which can be driven along the face conveyor (18) at right angles to the direction of mining in the direction towards the rock face (20) running parallel to the direction of mining, or away from this.

Abstract: A chart parser and a method for generating a parse chart for a sequence of input symbols in accordance with an abbreviated representation of a grammar. According to the method, an abbreviated representation of a grammar is stored as a set of finite-state automata, each finite-state automaton corresponding to a rule of the grammar. Chart edges are derived chart edges from the sequence of input symbols in accordance with the set of finite-state automata and are stored in the parse chart.

Abstract: A method for simultaneously building a plurality of tire carcasses includes the tire building steps of establishing a sequence of work stations, each at a predefined location along a working axis extending through the work stations. Disconnected tire building drums are advanced along the working axis extending through the work stations. The tire building drums are coupled to an intake server at each of the work stations for operating the tire building drums. One or more tire components are applied to the tire building drums at each of the work stations.

Abstract: The extraction machine for underground ore extraction operations, with extraction of the extraction product by blasting has an advancing support equipment (11) and a face conveyor (18) coupled to it as well as at least one boring device (26) for the production of shot holes (23) and a loading device (27) to supply the face conveyor (18) with the blast rock loosened by blasting, whereby the boring device (26) and the loading device (27) are assigned to a common boring and loading machine (24), which can be driven along the face conveyor (18) at right angles to the direction of mining in the direction towards the rock face (20) running parallel to the direction of mining, or away from this.

Abstract: A method (900), device (200) and system (100) provide, in response to text/linguistic input, one of a set of pre-determined meanings which is the most likely intended meaning of that input. A trained meaning discriminator is generated from an annotated training corpus and a meaning discriminator trainer. The trained meaning discriminator generates a meaning vector from an input utterance. The intended meaning encoder analyzes the meaning vector to determine the most likely intended meaning and confidence measures.

Abstract: A cosmetic dispensing system for blending selected cosmetic additives into a cosmetic base is provided. The system includes a plurality of storage containers for storing the additives; a pumping system for transferring selected additives to a cosmetic base, and a mixing system for blending the cosmetic base with the additives.

Abstract: A fluid friction clutch for use in differential gears of motor vehicles having a sliding member which has a adjusting disc which changes the spacing of the clutch plates, which adjusting causes the clutch plates to approach closer to one another and increases the clutch torque provided by a viscuous fluid of the fluid of the clutch. Adjustment takes place via starting slopes which are assigned to a cam driving connection employing a special development of the starting slopes with the torque characteristics being changed in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: A hydraulically actuated friction clutch, especially a lamellae clutch for automatic transmissions of motor vehicles, with a cylinder-piston unit whose interior space is subdivided into chambers by means of a ring-shaped extension provided at the cylinder bottom; the extension thereby projects into an annular channel provided in the piston and at least one further chamber is formed by way of interconnected sealing elements.