Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to admission control of a communication session in a network. The admission control can be implemented by a network node at the boundary of the network or a subsystem thereof. In one aspect, the admission control can be implemented during a predetermined period and can be based at least on an admission criterion, which can be specific to an end-point device, e.g., a target device or an origination device. The admission criterion can be configurable and, in certain implementations, it can be obtained from historical performance associated with establishment of communication session. Such historical performance can be assessed within a period of a configurable span.

Abstract: Using information for efficient allocation of network resources, such as for a communication session, is disclosed. The methods and systems can utilize one or more identifiers that can be configured to indicate the presence of one or more supported features, along with an indication of whether the supported feature is required for communication.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to admission control of a communication session in a network. The admission control can be implemented by a network node at the boundary of the network or a subsystem thereof. In one aspect, the admission control can be implemented during a predetermined period and can be based at least on an admission criterion, which can be specific to an end-point device, e.g., a target device or an origination device. The admission criterion can be configurable and, in certain implementations, it can be obtained from historical performance associated with establishment of communication session. Such historical performance can be assessed within a period of a configurable span.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to admission control of a communication session in a network. The admission control can be implemented by a network node at the boundary of the network or a subsystem thereof. In one aspect, the admission control can be implemented during a predetermined period and can be based at least on an admission criterion, which can be specific to an end-point device, e.g., a target device or an origination device. The admission criterion can be configurable and, in certain implementations, it can be obtained from historical performance associated with establishment of communication session. Such historical performance can be assessed within a period of a configurable span.

Abstract: An auxiliary transmission module has an auxiliary transmission having an input shaft, an output shaft, and a mechanical synchronizer, and a controller. The controller is configured to command a downshift for the auxiliary transmission, control the input shaft to a generally synchronous speed with the output shaft for engagement, and increment the speed of the input shaft by a predetermined speed differential above the speed of the output shaft or engagement if the auxiliary transmission is unengaged after controlling to the generally synchronous speed. A method of downshifting includes commanding a downshift for the auxiliary transmission, controlling an input shaft to a generally synchronous speed with an output shaft for engagement, comparing a rotational speed upstream with a rotational speed downstream to verify engagement, and controlling the input shaft to an asynchronous speed with the output shaft for engagement during a recycle event when it is unverified.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to admission control of a communication session in a network. The admission control can be implemented by a network node at the boundary of the network or a subsystem thereof. In one aspect, the admission control can be implemented during a predetermined period and can be based at least on an admission criterion, which can be specific to an end-point device, e.g., a target device or an origination device. The admission criterion can be configurable and, in certain implementations, it can be obtained from historical performance associated with establishment of communication session. Such historical performance can be assessed within a period of a configurable span.

Abstract: Using information for efficient allocation of network resources, such as for a communication session, is disclosed. The methods and systems can utilize one or more identifiers that can be configured to indicate the presence of one or more supported features, along with an indication of whether the supported feature is required for communication.

Abstract: A blending plan for not-from-concentrate consumable products, such as liquid food and beverage products, may be optimized by utilizing a computing device executing a software algorithm. The computing device may receive inputs associated with a blending plan for the production of a consumable product over a predetermined time interval. The computing device may further apply constraints to each of the one or more inputs. The computing device may further assess penalties in a mathematical function which includes the inputs and the constraints. The function may then generate an optimized blending plan, using the applied constraints and the penalties, which minimizes costs and complexity associated with the production of the consumable product while maximizing quality.

Abstract: A blending plan for concentrated consumable products, such as liquid food and beverage products, may be optimized by utilizing a computer device executing a software algorithm. The computing device receives one or more inputs associated with the blending of various components employed in producing quantities of a concentrated consumable product over a predetermined time interval. The computing device may be further utilized to apply constraints to each of the one or more inputs. The constraints may be utilized to enforce quality, raw material and component bounds, supply and demand requirements, product and component supply balance, capacity limitations and business rules in order to minimize costs and complexity associated with the production of a concentrated consumable product while maximizing quality, thereby optimizing the blending plan.

Abstract: An auxiliary transmission module has an auxiliary transmission having an input shaft, an output shaft, and a mechanical synchronizer, and a controller. The controller is configured to command a downshift for the auxiliary transmission, control the input shaft to a generally synchronous speed with the output shaft for engagement, and increment the speed of the input shaft by a predetermined speed differential above the speed of the output shaft or engagement if the auxiliary transmission is unengaged after controlling to the generally synchronous speed. A method of downshifting includes commanding a downshift for the auxiliary transmission, controlling an input shaft to a generally synchronous speed with an output shaft for engagement, comparing a rotational speed upstream with a rotational speed downstream to verify engagement, and controlling the input shaft to an asynchronous speed with the output shaft for engagement during a recycle event when it is unverified.

Abstract: A method for making a media collection associated with an event having an event location, includes receiving a specification of members in a group; using a processor to receive one or more media elements from each of a plurality of media-capture devices, each media element having a capture location; defining the event in response to receiving one or more media-capture-device signals having the event location from group members; and associating media elements having the event location received at the same time or after the event definition with a stored media event collection corresponding to the event for subsequent use.

Abstract: A non-motorized waterfowl decoy device includes a recoil mechanism adapted for use in a front-facing position or a rear-facing position. The recoil mechanism includes a rotatable spindle having a long axis about four times greater than its diameter. The recoil mechanism further includes a elastic drive member adapted to slidably couple into a pair of corresponding slots on the spindle and engage a rear-support post having a u-shaped alignment channel. A pull cord attached to the spindle causes the spindle to rotate and coil the elastic drive member. Positioning the pull cord through a provided aperture on the rear guide-post enables reward-facing operation and, positioning the pull cord through a provided aperture on a front guide posts enables forward-facing operation.

Abstract: A non-motorized waterfowl decoy device includes a recoil mechanism adapted for use in a front-facing position or a rear-facing position. The recoil mechanism includes a rotatable spindle having a long axis about four times greater than its diameter. The recoil mechanism further includes a elastic drive member adapted to slidably couple into a pair of corresponding slots on the spindle and engage a rear-support post having a u-shaped alignment channel. A pull cord attached to the spindle causes the spindle to rotate and coil the elastic drive member. Positioning the pull cord through a provided aperture on the rear guide-post enables reward-facing operation and, positioning the pull cord through a provided aperture on a front guide posts enables forward-facing operation.

Abstract: A turbine blade includes a shank portion and an airfoil portion with leading and trailing edges and a radially outer tip. An internal closed-loop cooling circuit is formed within the airfoil portion and includes at least one radial outflow passage and at least one radial inflow passage connected by at least one respective tip turn at the radially outer end of the airfoil portion. At least one tip turn is provided with a single turbulence-enhancement device on an underside of the radially outer tip, projecting into the tip turn.

Abstract: A turbine blade includes a shank portion and an airfoil portion with leading and trailing edges and a radially outer tip. An internal closed-loop cooling circuit is formed within the airfoil portion and includes at least one radial outflow passage and at least one radial inflow passage connected by at least one respective tip turn at the radially outer end of the airfoil portion. At least one tip turn is provided with a single turbulence-enhancement device on an underside of the radially outer tip, projecting into the tip turn.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for training a shooter are disclosed which includes a video camera system for displaying images used by the shooter in aiming the firearm and/or a remotely controlled trigger actuator.

Abstract: The invention provides a substrate and high-density pixel array for use in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The pixels are formed using integrated circuit (IC) processes on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrates and include thin film transistors (TFTs) formed in single-crystal silicon. Instead of bonding a layer of single-crystal silicon to a separate transparent substrate made of glass, quartz, or another transparent material, or partially crystallizing silicon deposited on a substrate, the invention employs a unitary SOI wafer substrate having a buried insulating layer of silicon dioxide. A high-density pixel array comprising rows and columns of pixel electrodes, each controlled by a TFT, is formed in the surface layer of the substrate. The bulk silicon supporting layer, beneath the pixel array, on the opposite side of the insulating layer of the substrate, is removed. The resultant substrate includes a pixel array and a supporting layer of silicon dioxide.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing the bond strength of materials such as a coating (101) on a substrate (100) wherein a stub (102) is placed on the coating (101) with a light curable adhesive (114) therebetween, the stub having a threaded section extending upwardly and being made of light transparent material, or a material that is at least partly transparent, a high intensity light (111) is positioned over the stub and operated to irradiate the adhesive through the stub to cure the adhesive, after which a force is applied to the stub in a direction normal to the coating tending to separate the coating from the substrate and is measured to determine the amount of force required. The apparatus includes a stand off ring (23) positioned around the stub for supporting cylinder housing (1) in spaced relationship to the coating, the housing having a cavity therein formed by inner (7) and outer (3) walls and a lower plate for receiving piston (9) therein retained by reaction plate (14).

Abstract: A process and apparatus for training a shooter are disclosed which includes a video camera system for displaying images used by the shooter in aiming the firearm and/or a remotely controlled trigger actuator.