Abstract: A remote control system includes an RC comprising a first processor, a first RF unit, and a temperature sensor; a receiver on an air conditioner and comprising a second processor and an IR receiver; and a retransmission device proximate the air conditioner and comprising a third processor, a second RF unit, and an IR unit. The first processor compares temperature measured by the temperature sensor with a set temperature of the air conditioner, the first processor sends a temperature adjustment instruction to the first RF unit if the measured temperature is not within a predetermined range of the set temperature, the first RF unit transmits the instruction to the second RF unit via RF signals, the third processor processes received RF signals into IR signals, the IR unit transmits received IR signals to the IR receiver, and the second processor processes received IR signals into a temperature adjustment instruction.

Abstract: A method for selecting transmission parameters for a data transmission is provided comprising determining, for each of a plurality of transmission parameter settings, a data throughput that is expected when the transmission parameter setting is used for data transmission, wherein the data throughput is determined using a pre-generated mapping of transmission parameter settings to data throughputs and selecting a transmission parameter setting based on the determined expected data throughputs.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a cross-language search can be performed. A search query is received in a first language. A translated search query of the search query is obtained and evaluated to determine whether it is a candidate for cross-language searching. Upon identifying a candidate, a search can be performed using the translated search query to generate search results relevant to the translated search query.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a cross-language search can be performed. A search query can be examined to determine whether it is a candidate for cross-language searching. Upon identifying a candidate, the search can be performed using a translated search query associated with the search query. The results of the translated search query can be served to the client device submitting the search query.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for cross-language information retrieval. A source query in a source language is received. The source query is translated into a target query in a target language. One or more target-language resources that satisfy the target query are identified. The identified resources are translated into the source language. Search results corresponding to the translated resources are presented.

Abstract: A method for measuring the degree of crosslinking of pressure sensitive adhesive. The method, having the advantages of simple steps and short measuring time, comprises immersing a transparent substrate coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive in a solvent. After a specific period, the haze of the transparent substrate is measured. The obtained haze is compared with a predetermined reference, thereby determining the degree of crosslinking of the pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: Pulse shape analysis determines if two radiations are in coincidence. A transducer is provided that, when it absorbs the first radiation produces an output pulse that is characterized by a shorter time constant and whose area is nominally proportional to the energy of the absorbed first radiation and, when it absorbs the second radiation produces an output pulse that is characterized by a longer time constant and whose area is nominally proportional to the energy of the absorbed second radiation. When radiation is absorbed, the output pulse is detected and two integrals are formed, the first over a time period representative of the first time constant and the second over a time period representative of the second time constant. The values of the two integrals are examined to determine whether the first radiation, the second radiation, or both were absorbed in the transducer, the latter condition defining a coincident event.

Abstract: A method for measuring the degree of crosslinking of pressure sensitive adhesive. The method, having the advantages of simple steps and short measuring time, comprises immersing a transparent substrate coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive in a solvent. After a specific period, the haze of the transparent substrate is measured. The obtained haze is compared with a predetermined reference, thereby determining the degree of crosslinking of the pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: Pulse shape analysis determines if two radiations are in coincidence. A transducer is provided that, when it absorbs the first radiation produces an output pulse that is characterized by a shorter time constant and whose area is nominally proportional to the energy of the absorbed first radiation and, when it absorbs the second radiation produces an output pulse that is characterized by a longer time constant and whose area is nominally proportional to the energy of the absorbed second radiation. When radiation is absorbed, the output pulse is detected and two integrals are formed, the first over a time period representative of the first time constant and the second over a time period representative of the second time constant. The values of the two integrals are examined to determine whether the first radiation, the second radiation, or both were absorbed in the transducer, the latter condition defining a coincident event.

Abstract: A method of forming a desired conductive trace layout on a substrate, comprising the steps of: printing an organometallic compound onto the substrate in the desired conductive trace layout using a printer, the organometallic compound substantially transparent to electromagnetic radiation which is at least in part absorbed by the substrate; heating the substrate near or at an interface area of the organometallic compound and the substrate using the electromagnetic radiation; and, depositing at least part of the conductive trace on the substrate near or at the heated interface area as a result of the heating step.