Abstract: A method for controlling a device for automatically adjusting an airway opening body position is provided. The device includes a horizontal base plate, a head support block, a back support plate, a neck support apparatus, a head cover assembly, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The neck support apparatus is positioned between the head support block and the back support plate. The PLC is configured to controls a stroke of an electric cylinder according to the following equations: ?=1.235?+?, and ?=KX+B+C, where ? is a body position angle, the body position angle is an angle between a positive projection line of a connecting line from a mandibular angle to an external acoustic meatus on a symmetrical surface of a human body and the back support plate, and ? is a preset value ranging from 90° to 100°.

Abstract: Memory array structures, and methods of their formation, might include a first memory cell having a first control gate and an adjacent first portion of a charge-blocking structure, a second memory cell having a second control gate and an adjacent second portion of the charge-blocking structure, and a first dielectric material between the first control gate and the second control gate, and adjacent to a third portion of the charge-blocking structure that is between the first and second portions of the charge-blocking structure. The third portion of the charge-blocking structure might include a second dielectric material and a third dielectric material different than the second dielectric material, and the first portion of the charge-blocking structure and the second portion of the charge-blocking structure might each include the third dielectric material and a fourth dielectric material different than the second dielectric material. Apparatus might include such memory array structures.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for allowing a fallback from downloading and presenting a three-dimensional (3D) media content item to a 2D version of the same content item. During the download, a triggering condition is noted, such as network congestion or resource starvation on the receiving device. The receiving device requests a fallback and then begins to receive the 2D version of the media content item. (Generally, the 2D content item is downloaded beginning at a point specified by the recipient device rather than from the beginning.) The 2D version is presented to the user of the recipient device in place of the 3D version. If the triggering condition is resolved, then the download and presentation can resume in 3D, either on the request of the recipient device or by the download server noting the resolution of the triggering condition.

Abstract: A communication system is provided that includes a source multimedia communication device that supports three dimension (3D) video streaming to a destination multimedia communication device. The source multimedia communication device receives multiview video data from multiple multiview video data sources, generates spatial disparity information based on the multiview video data, determine a 3D video content quality level capability of the destination multimedia communication device or user selected service category (low 3D scene or high 3D scene), select a 3D video content quality level for the video data based on the determined 3D video content quality level capability or user selected service category, and encodes the multiview video data based on the selected 3D video content quality level or user selected service category to produce encoded video data for conveyance to the destination multimedia communication device.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for allowing a fallback from downloading and presenting a three-dimensional (3D) media content item to a 2D version of the same content item. During the download, a triggering condition is noted, such as network congestion or resource starvation on the receiving device. The receiving device requests a fallback and then begins to receive the 2D version of the media content item. (Generally, the 2D content item is downloaded beginning at a point specified by the recipient device rather than from the beginning.) The 2D version is presented to the user of the recipient device in place of the 3D version. If the triggering condition is resolved, then the download and presentation can resume in 3D, either on the request of the recipient device or by the download server noting the resolution of the triggering condition.

Abstract: A communication system is provided that includes a source multimedia communication device that supports three dimension (3D) video streaming to a destination multimedia communication device. The source multimedia communication device receives multiview video data from multiple multiview video data sources, generates spatial disparity information based on the multiview video data, determine a 3D video content quality level capability of the destination multimedia communication device or user selected service category (low 3D scene or high 3D scene), select a 3D video content quality level for the video data based on the determined 3D video content quality level capability or user selected service category, and encodes the multiview video data based on the selected 3D video content quality level or user selected service category to produce encoded video data for conveyance to the destination multimedia communication device.

Abstract: A fill-port sealing assembly for sealing a housing, such as a hermetically sealed housing of a data storage device. A fill port body extends through an opening in a substrate and has a central bore communicating between a first side and a second side of the substrate. A compression member threadingly engages the central bore to compress an annular seal member and seal against passage of a low density gas through the central bore.

Abstract: A method for obtaining data at an electronic communication device enables transmission of data in response to a ring back tone. The method comprises transmitting from the electronic communication device to a network a call setup signal for a call to a callee device (step 205). A ring back tone associated with the callee device is then processed at the electronic communication device, wherein the ring back tone is received from the network in response to the call setup signal (step 210). A data request signal then transmitted, in response to the ring back tone, from the electronic communication device to the network (step 215). Data that are received from the network in response to the data request signal are then processed at the electronic communication device (step 220).

Abstract: A package removal device is for removing a package (5) from a component band (1) to expose a carrier band (2). The package removal device includes a stand (10), a first scrolling unit includes a first gear (52), and a second scrolling unit includes a second gear (85). The stand includes a platform (12) with an import end (14a) and an export end (14b). The export end includes a locating gear (18) mounted thereon, a first exit (24), and a second exit (22). The component band is separated into the package and the carrier band in the export end. The first gear meshes with the second gear to output the package from the first exit. The locating gear engages the carrier band to output the carrier band from the second exit.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymers and monomers derived from agricultural feedstocks, and more particularly to methods for the production of monomers from renewable agricultural resources such as feedstocks, for example canola, flax and tallow, and polymers, in particular polyurethanes produced from monomers derived from such feedstocks. The present invention also relates to novel processes for the production of short-chain alcohols, as well as hydroxyl wax esters, from renewable feedstocks. An improved apparatus for carrying out ozonolysis reactions is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymers and monomers derived from agricultural feedstocks, and more particularly to methods for the production of monomers from renewable agricultural resources such as feedstocks, for example canola, flax and tallow, and polymers, in particular polyurethanes produced from monomers derived from such feedstocks. The present invention also relates to novel processes for the production of short-chain alcohols, as well as hydroxyl wax esters, from renewable feedstocks. An improved apparatus for carrying out ozonolysis reactions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fill-port sealing assembly for sealing a housing, such as a hermetically sealed housing of a data storage device. A fill port body extends through an opening in a substrate and has a central bore communicating between a first side and a second side of the substrate. A compression member threadingly engages the central bore to compress an annular seal member and seal against passage of a low density gas through the central bore.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymers and monomers derived from agricultural feedstocks, and more particularly to methods for the production of monomers from renewable agricultural resources such as feedstocks, for example canola, flax and tallow, and polymers, in particular polyurethanes produced from monomers derived from such feedstocks. The present invention also relates to novel processes for the production of short-chain alcohols, as well as hydroxyl wax esters, from renewable feedstocks. An improved apparatus for carrying out ozonolysis reactions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A package removal device is for removing a package (5) from a component band (1) to expose the carrier band (2). The package removal device includes a stand (10), a first scrolling unit includes a first gear (52), and a second strolling unit includes a second gear (85). The stand includes a platform (12) with an import end (14a) and an export end (14b). The export end includes a locating gear (18) mounted thereon, a first exit (24), and a second exit (22). The component band is separated into the package and the carrier band in the export end. The first gear meshes with the second gear to output the package from the first exit. The locating gear engages the carrier band to output the carrier band from the second exit.

Abstract: An adjustable water pipe includes a connecting block, a conduit, a securing sleeve, and a metal wire. The conduit is flexible, and is firmly joined to the connecting block at a first end. The connecting block has a through hole and an outlet communicating with an inner space of the conduit. The securing sleeve is provided to press the first end of the conduit tightly against the block, preventing water from leaking through the joint. The metal wire has plasticity so that it can be bent into various shapes. The metal wire is placed along the inner space of the external conduit, and is firmly inserted into one end of the through hole of the connecting block, helping the conduit stay bent in conveying water after adjustment of position.

Abstract: A stop valve for water pipes includes a body, and a valve block. The body has a through hole extending from one end to other, and a cylindrical holding hole on one side to communicate with the through hole. The valve block has a transverse hole, and is disposed in the cylindrical holding hole so that water can flow through the through hole when the valve block is open where the transverse hole is aligned with the through hole of the body. In addition, the valve block is formed with a cylindrical shape so that it can be stably held in position by means of those portions of the body that define the cylindrical holding hole to secure a tight contact of the valve block with a leak-prevention ring equipped around one inner end of the through hole.

Abstract: An extensible cleaner rod includes an outer tube and an inner tube telescoped in the outer tube, and then a water guide tube of a smaller diameter than that of the inner tube is provided in the outer tube. Then the volume of water flowing through the cleaner rod is always definite, no matter how large the outer tube and the inner tube may be. So the extensible cleaner rod may be used easily not adding a large weight to the whole cleaner rod even by enlarging the diameter of the outer tube and the inner tube for strengthen it.