Abstract: Video analytics may be used to assist video encoding by selectively encoding only portions of a frame and using, instead, previously encoded portions. Previously encoded portions may be used when succeeding frames have a level of motion less than a threshold. In such case, all or part of succeeding frames may not be encoded, increasing bandwidth and speed in some embodiments.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to characterizing and/or detecting structural characteristics of syringes (e.g., bare syringes or syringes included in automatic injection devices) using acoustic vibrations. Exemplary embodiments can position a transducer proximate to a syringe so that the transducer vibrates at one or more frequencies and a response of the syringe to the vibrations can be received via the receiver. The response of syringe can be processed to determine a structural characteristic of the syringe.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for producing synthetic fuel from carbon-containing polymeric feedstock using a select catalyst mixture.

Abstract: Video analytics may be used to assist video encoding by selectively encoding only portions of a frame and using, instead, previously encoded portions. Previously encoded portions may be used when succeeding frames have a level of motion less than a threshold. In such case, all or part of succeeding frames may not be encoded, increasing bandwidth and speed in some embodiments.

Abstract: Video analytics may be used to assist video encoding by selectively encoding only portions of a frame and using, instead, previously encoded portions. Previously encoded portions may be used when succeeding frames have a level of motion less than a threshold. In such case, all or part of succeeding frames may not be encoded, increasing bandwidth and speed in some embodiments.

Abstract: Video analytics may be used to assist video encoding by selectively encoding only portions of a frame and using, instead, previously encoded portions. Previously encoded portions may be used when succeeding frames have a level of motion less than a threshold. In such case, all or part of succeeding frames may not be encoded, increasing bandwidth and speed in some embodiments.

Abstract: Video analytics may be used to assist video encoding by selectively encoding only portions of a frame and using, instead, previously encoded portions. Previously encoded portions may be used when succeeding frames have a level of motion less than a threshold. In such case, all or part of succeeding frames may not be encoded, increasing bandwidth and speed in some embodiments.

Abstract: Video analytics may be used to assist video encoding by selectively encoding only portions of a frame and using, instead, previously encoded portions. Previously encoded portions may be used when succeeding frames have a level of motion less than a threshold. In such case, all or part of succeeding frames may not be encoded, increasing bandwidth and speed in some embodiments.

Abstract: Video analytics may be used to assist video encoding by selectively encoding only portions of a frame and using, instead, previously encoded portions. Previously encoded portions may be used when succeeding frames have a level of motion less than a threshold. In such case, all or part of succeeding frames may not be encoded, increasing bandwidth and speed in some embodiments.

Abstract: Video analytics may be used to assist video encoding by selectively encoding only portions of a frame and using, instead, previously encoded portions. Previously encoded portions may be used when succeeding frames have a level of motion less than a threshold. In such case, all or part of succeeding frames may not be encoded, increasing bandwidth and speed in some embodiments.

Abstract: Video analytics may be used to assist video encoding by selectively encoding only portions of a frame and using, instead, previously encoded portions. Previously encoded portions may be used when succeeding frames have a level of motion less than a threshold. In such case, all or part of succeeding frames may not be encoded, increasing bandwidth and speed in some embodiments.

Abstract: Video analytics may be used to assist video encoding by selectively encoding only portions of a frame and using, instead, previously encoded portions. Previously encoded portions may be used when succeeding frames have a level of motion less than a threshold. In such case, all or part of succeeding frames may not be encoded, increasing bandwidth and speed in some embodiments.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved products and methods for treating liquids and beverages with selenite, resulting in measurable and favorable chemical changes. Beverages include water, fermented and distilled alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer, spirits and liquors and non-alcoholic beverages such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, fruit juices, ciders, herbal teas and dairy drinks. Also provided are selenite products and methods for beneficial treatment of living organisms (which are mostly liquid), including people; animals and plants. Additional products and methods are provided for treating and improving foods derived from animals and plants.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to support communication between components in different clock domains having a rational clock frequency ratio of N/D. In one embodiment, a combination of integer phase generators are employed to produce phase control signals during an overall cycle having N phases, wherein the overall cycle is a combination of primary cycles having D phases and an adjustment cycle having R phases, wherein R is the remainder of N/D. For clock frequency ratios of less than 2:1, a combination of 2:1 and 1:1 phase generators are employed. Clocking signals are generated by phase generator logic to provide timing control between communicating components in the different clock domains. In one embodiment, the phase generator logic is implemented in a programmable phase generator.

Abstract: An element for aiding in the placing of dental fillings, particularly when two adjacent pieces affected with caries are involved, constituted of a disposable element (1), preferably carried out in a plastic or metallic material, with different lengths and thicknesses to be adapted to each patient, having an elongated strip in which a widened lower area (11) is distinguished, suitable for being situated between two dental pieces at the level of the gingival papilla, and a broad upper area (12), thinner and more flexible than the previous one, separating the interproximal space existing between two adjacent dental pieces (2-3).

Abstract: A coated porous sheet material comprising a gas permeable sheet material selected from the group consisting of flash spun plexifilamentary nonwoven sheet, spunbonded-film-spunbonded composite sheet, spun-laced polyester/wood pulp composite sheet and paper and a polymeric coating on at least one side thereof, wherein the permeability of the coated sheet material is substantially equivalent to the permeability of an equivalent sheet material without the coating. The coated porous sheet material is suitable for use in heat sealable packages.

Abstract: A new composite material which is useful as a pigment in paper making or paper coating is produced by precipitating a white insoluble pigment compound, eg calcium carbonate, in an aqueous suspension containing a mixture of fine particulate material eg titanium dioxide particles and fibers, eg cellulosic fibers. These suspended solids in the mixture are derived from separate stocks and added together to produce the composite pigment material. The new material is a bonded matrix of the fibers and the white pigment compound having particles of the fine particulate material, eg TiO2, dispersed and bonded within the matrix. The new material may exist in the form of particles in dry or wet form which may be further treated in a known way prior to use in paper making or paper coating.

Abstract: An improved form of calcium carbonate which is acid resistant to enable its use as a filler material in the making of neutral to weakly acidic paper, and a process for producing this acid-resistant calcium carbonate is provided. This acid-resistant calcium carbonate composition comprises calcium carbonate and at least about 0.1% to about 25% based on the dry weight of the calcium carbonate, of sodium silicate, together with at least 0.1% to about 25 percent, based on the dry weight of the calcium carbonate, of a weak acid, such as phosphoric acid, formic acid, fluoroboric acid, polyacrylic acid, or alum, or a mixture of weak acids, such as phosphoric acid and polyacrylic acid.

Abstract: An improved modular construction for children to play.Such comprises modular corner parts (1) including extensions (2) and (3) that form guides for sliding and retaining the edges (4) of modular parts (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) and (10) to form right-angled connections and make up prismatic structures, such parts having a relief imitating dressed stone and an embattled profile (12) that make them appear as a mediaeval castle. The said parts have window (14) and door (13) spaces for the child to gain access into the structure, and raised platforms (34) leading to the outside through a slide (31).The invention is useful for forming modular constructions designed for children to play, and are mounted without the assistance of means other than those built in the actual parts.

Abstract: A method for producing a high solids slurry of an acid-resistant precipitated calcium carbonate for shipping purposes is disclosed. A low solids of about 18 wt. % to 20 wt. % solids slurry is treated with a chemical additive, such as sodium aluminate, in order to impart acid resistance to the calcium carbonate, and is dewatered to form an intermediate solids slurry of about 44 wt. %. This intermediate solids slurry is then diluted with a fraction of the low solids slurry which was treated with the chemical additive, in order to bring the intermediate slurry to a final high solids slurry of about 35 wt. %. Acid is added to the final product slurry in order to reduce the pH of the final slurry to within a buffering range of about 7.0 to 6.5. The final product slurry of about 35 wt. % comprises an acid-resistant calcium carbonate composition with a pH of about 7.0 which can be shipped for ultimate use when making paper under neutral pH conditions.