Abstract: The mapping of electric power distribution circuits and electric power outlets to breakers in a breaker panel is accomplished by providing a plurality of smart power testing devices and a control device that communicates with each of the smart power testing devices. Each of the smart power testing devices is connected to a respective one of the electric power outlets in a structure. Each smart power testing device can detect the AC voltage level provided at the electric power outlet. A user opens each breaker in the breaker panel, in succession. When a smart power testing device senses loss of AC voltage, it transmits a message to the control device. The control device can then identify which outlets are on a common electric power circuit, and by opening each breaker in succession, the control device can creating a mapping of outlets to breakers.

Abstract: A mister apparatus includes a portable mister body having an air inlet and an air outlet, a fan configured to draw air in through the air inlet and force the air out the air outlet, a reservoir configured to contain a liquid, the reservoir having a reservoir outlet, a liquid outlet, the liquid outlet being disposed adjacent to or downstream of the air outlet, and a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir. The pump is operable to move the liquid from the reservoir and out of the liquid outlet such that the liquid exiting the liquid outlet enters into the air exiting the air outlet to form a mist.

Abstract: A mister apparatus includes a portable mister body having an air inlet and an air outlet, a fan configured to draw air in through the air inlet and force the air out the air outlet, a reservoir configured to contain a liquid, the reservoir having a reservoir outlet, a liquid outlet, the liquid outlet being disposed adjacent to or downstream of the air outlet, and a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir. The pump is operable to move the liquid from the reservoir and out of the liquid outlet such that the liquid exiting the liquid outlet enters into the air exiting the air outlet to form a mist.

Abstract: A mechanically tunable printed resonator is provided. The mechanically tunable printed resonator includes a tuning element support maintaining a tuning element a distance above the printed resonator.

Abstract: A system and method in a multi-channel detection system for multi-rate filter bank applications for converting overlapping rectangular two-dimensional (2D) regions into a new set of non-overlapping rectangular regions for the efficient reconstruction of a signal wherein each non-overlapping region has a maximum extent in a major dimension is described. Overlapping regions are split into marked regions in a non-uniform grid and merged along the major dimension and along the minor dimension to form non-overlapping regions wherein no two non-overlapping rectangular regions have an adjacent edge orthogonal to the major dimension thereby increasing the efficiency of data compression and reducing error-rates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting a hypersensitivity reaction in a subject, wherein said method comprises administering an effective amount of chaperonin (10).

Abstract: A method, article of manufacture and apparatus for simulating a plurality of transactions. A first group of transactions with first simulation properties are provided and a second group of transactions with second simulation properties are provided. The first simulation properties are different from the second simulation properties. During software simulation of a hardware model, the first group of transactions and the second group of transactions are issued to the hardware model. The first group of transactions and the second group of transactions are processed using the hardware model. At least a portion of the first group of transactions and the second group of transactions is processed simultaneously using the hardware model. The first simulation properties are used to process the first group of transactions using the hardware model and wherein the second simulation properties are used to process the second group of transactions using the hardware model.

Abstract: An incubation condition monitoring device has at least one reader unit (10) to measure selected characteristics with an incubator (2). The reader unit transmits the information to a receiver/transmitter (12) within the incubator to receive the measurements and to transmit the measurements of the selected characteristics to a data logger (14) outside the incubator. A monitor and display system (16) monitors and displays the measurements of the selected characteristics. The selected characteristics within the incubator can be temperature and pH.

Abstract: A soil moisture sensor which includes a processor to derive soil moisture values and a memory store associated with said processor to store measured values on a periodic basis, wherein the processor scales the stored moisture values to establish a moisture range for the sensor that can be used to calibrate each new reading. The sensor includes a capacitive sensor. In one embodiment the processor measures the capacitance at a single frequency and also measures the phase and amplitude to derive measures of soil impedance due to moisture content and conductivity. In another embodiment the soil sensor capacitor is part of a resonant circuit and the resonant frequency of the circuit is measured as an indication of soil moisture. The sensor is constructed on a single substrate, which also functions as its own insertion stake into the soil.

Abstract: A system and method in a multi-channel detection system for multi-rate filter bank applications for converting overlapping rectangular two-dimensional (2D) regions into a new set of non-overlapping rectangular regions for the efficient reconstruction of a signal wherein each non-overlapping region has a maximum extent in a major dimension is described. Overlapping regions are split into marked regions in a non-uniform grid and merged along the major dimension and along the minor dimension to form non-overlapping regions wherein no two non-overlapping rectangular regions have an adjacent edge orthogonal to the major dimension thereby increasing the efficiency of data compression and reducing error-rates.

Abstract: A microwave directional coupler includes a microstrip conductor formed on a dielectric substrate and forming a main transmission line having in and out ports that receive signals to be coupled. A substantially U-shaped microstrip conductor is formed over the dielectric substrate adjacent to the main transmission line and forms a secondary transmission line having a coupling section and coupler port. A load resistor is formed within the secondary transmission line, and the coupling section is less than a quarter wavelength of a center frequency.

Abstract: A low cost and high performance millimeter wave (MMW) radio frequency transceiver module includes a substrate board and plurality of microwave monolithic integrated circuit (MMIC) chips supported by the substrate board and arranged in a receiver section, a local oscillator section and a transmitter section. A plurality of filters and radio frequency circuit interconnects are formed on the substrate board and operative with and/or connecting the receiver, local oscillator and transmitter sections. A plurality of electrical interconnects are operative with and connect the receiver, local oscillator and transmitter sections. A method of forming the millimeter wave radio frequency transceiver module is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for implementing multiple configurations of multiple input/output (IO) subsystems in a single simulation model. At least one bus routing switch is included in the single simulation model. Each bus routing switch includes a plurality of ports respectively connected to a plurality of IO busses. Predefined ones of the plurality of IO busses are connected to respective multiple input/output (IO) subsystems in the single simulation model. The bus routing switch is selectively configurable for interconnecting predetermined ones of the plurality of ports. The bus routing switch includes a variable delay latch structure to simulate the effect of long wires. Each bus routing switch includes a plurality of multiplexers. Each of the plurality of multiplexers includes inputs connected to the plurality of ports, an output connected to a respective one of the plurality of ports and has a control input for configuring the bus routing switch.

Abstract: The disclosed connector and method transfers high frequency signals from one circuit board to another circuit board, while maintaining good electrical and mechanical performance, at a significantly reduced cost. The connector includes a body member and a conductive pin extending through a center portion of the body member to opposing planar surfaces. An arcuate contact member is positioned within the body member and circumferential to at least a portion of the conductive pin. A flexible conductive material is positioned on an opposing surface and engages the arcuate contact member such that the connector can be positioned between cooperating circuit boards, allowing the conductive pin and arcuate contact member to operatively engage the circuit boards for passing signals therebetween.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the apparatus is adapted to be held beneath and/or behind an animal and comprises a frame having an inner perimeter defining an opening and an outer perimeter, at least two flanges coupled to the outer perimeter of the frame for securing a bag to the frame, and at least one leg coupled to the frame for supporting the frame in a spaced apart relation relative to a support surface.

Abstract: A microwave directional coupler includes a microstrip conductor formed on a dielectric substrate and forming a main transmission line having in and out ports that receive signals to be coupled. A substantially U-shaped microstrip conductor is formed over the dielectric substrate adjacent to the main transmission line and forms a secondary transmission line having a coupling section and coupler port. A load resistor is formed within the secondary transmission line, and the coupling section is less than a quarter wavelength of a center frequency.

Abstract: The disclosed connector and method transfers high frequency signals from one circuit board to another circuit board, while maintaining good electrical and mechanical performance, at a significantly reduced cost. The connector includes a body member and a conductive pin extending through a center portion of the body member to opposing planar surfaces. An arcuate contact member is positioned within the body member and circumferential to at least a portion of the conductive pin. A flexible conductive material is positioned on an opposing surface and engages the arcuate contact member such that the connector can be positioned between cooperating circuit boards, allowing the conductive pin and arcuate contact member to operatively engage the circuit boards for passing signals therebetween.

Abstract: A low cost and high performance millimeter wave (MMW) radio frequency transceiver module includes a substrate board and plurality of microwave monolithic integrated circuit (MMIC) chips supported by the substrate board and arranged in a receiver section, a local oscillator section and a transmitter section. A plurality of filters and radio frequency circuit interconnects are formed on the substrate board and operative with and/or connecting the receiver, local oscillator and transmitter sections. A plurality of electrical interconnects are operative with and connect the receiver, local oscillator and transmitter sections. A method of forming the millimeter wave radio frequency transceiver module is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method in a multi-channel detection system for multi-rate filter bank applications for converting overlapping rectangular two-dimensional (2D) regions into a new set of non-overlapping rectangular regions for the efficient reconstruction of a signal wherein each non-overlapping region has a maximum extent in a major dimension is described. Overlapping regions are split into marked regions in a non-uniform grid and merged along the major dimension and along the minor dimension to form non-overlapping regions wherein no two non-overlapping rectangular regions have an adjacent edge orthogonal to the major dimension thereby increasing the efficiency of data compression and reducing error-rates.

Abstract: A low cost and high performance millimeter wave (MMW) radio frequency transceiver module includes a substrate board and plurality of microwave monolithic integrated circuit (MMIC) chips supported by the substrate board and arranged in a receiver section, a local oscillator section and a transmitter section. A plurality of filters and radio frequency circuit interconnects are formed on the substrate board and operative with and/or connecting the receiver, local oscillator and transmitter sections. A plurality of electrical interconnects are operative with and connect the receiver, local oscillator and transmitter sections. A method of forming the millimeter wave radio frequency transceiver module is also disclosed.