Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a pillar, a roof rail, a pillar trim panel mounted to the pillar, a pillar airbag and a curtain airbag. The pillar airbag is mounted to the pillar in a stowed orientation between the pillar trim panel and the pillar. The pillar airbag is arranged to be deployed in a first direction extending away from the pillar in a deployed orientation. The curtain airbag is mounted to the roof rail in a stowed orientation along the roof rail, and is arranged to be deployed in a downward direction extending away from the roof rail to a deployed orientation. The pillar airbag is positioned outboard of the curtain airbag with the curtain airbag overlaying a portion of the pillar airbag with respect to a second direction transverse to the first direction while the pillar airbag and the curtain airbag are in their deployed orientations, respectively.

Abstract: Multiple channels of received data are processed by a multiple channel demodulation and error correction decoding engine. The statistical uncertainty of processing channels with an iterative decoder are averaged across all the channels to reduce the total processing power required of the decoding engine compared to processing each channel with a separate engine. A set of input buffers holds blocks of data for each channel needing decoding. A quality measure is computed on each input block to set the priority and iteration allocation of decoding in the common decoder. The input RF signal is digitized by a broadband tuner that processes some or all of the channels to feed the multiple channel demodulator and decoder. Multiple decoded video data streams are output.

Abstract: An automatic location update system receives location information regarding an identified communications device and stores an identification of the communications device, advantageously its telephone number, and the location information, advantageously X/Y coordinates. Weighting factors associated with the coordinates are also stored. The coordinates and weighting factors thus stored are compared and the coordinates that appear to be the most accurate are selected. The selected coordinates are delivered to a positioning server used to route special number calls.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a knife with a hook portion. In one aspect, a utility knife is provided. The utility knife includes a handle having a first end with an opening and a second end with a hook portion. The utility knife further includes a blade and a blade holder disposed in the handle. The blade holder is configured to hold the blade, wherein the blade holder is movable relative to the handle between an extended position where a cutting edge of the blade extends through the opening of the handle and a retracted position where the cutting edge of the blade is disposed in the handle. In another aspect, a method of operating a utility knife is provided.

Abstract: A method for producing a fastening device, in which a head part and a shaft part are joined, is disclosed.

Abstract: Multiple channels of received data are processed by a multiple channel demodulation and error correction decoding engine. The statistical uncertainty of processing channels with an iterative decoder are averaged across all the channels to reduce the total processing power required of the decoding engine compared to processing each channel with a separate engine. A set of input buffers holds blocks of data for each channel needing decoding. A quality measure is computed on each input block to set the priority and iteration allocation of decoding in the common decoder. The input RF signal is digitized by a broadband tuner that processes some or all of the channels to feed the multiple channel demodulator and decoder. Multiple decoded video data streams are output.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a knife with a hook portion. In one aspect, a utility knife is provided. The utility knife includes a handle having a first end with an opening and a second end with a hook portion. The utility knife further includes a blade and a blade holder disposed in the handle. The blade holder is configured to hold the blade, wherein the blade holder is movable relative to the handle between an extended position where a cutting edge of the blade extends through the opening of the handle and a retracted position where the cutting edge of the blade is disposed in the handle. In another aspect, a method of operating a utility knife is provided.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a system may comprise one or more devices configurable to communicate according to a first protocol that implements a first data packet, and one or more devices configurable to communicate according to a second protocol that implements a second data packet having a predetermined quadrature component. The one or more devices configurable to communicate according to the second protocol associate detection of the predetermined quadrature component with a function that is not supported by the one or more devices that communicate according to the first protocol.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a network node includes a lookup table configured to store one or more of the following frequency domain bit sequences: i) x010101000110xxxxxxx011000000000; ii) x1011000111000000011011110xxxxxxxxxxxxx0110111001101001010111010; iii) x0011011011111010011101111xxxxxxxxxxxxx0111010010111110000000101; iv) x000000011000100110100100xxxxxxxxxxxxx1011011110000110101011100; and v) x1000010000110111100000110xxxxxxxxxxxxx1100110011101101111110110. The node includes a processing channel configured to generate a preamble including at least one of the frequency domain bit sequences, and a transmitter configured to transmit the preamble and a data packet over a communication channel.

Abstract: Multiple channels of received data are processed by a multiple channel demodulation and error correction decoding engine. The statistical uncertainty of processing channels with an iterative decoder are averaged across all the channels to reduce the total processing power required of the decoding engine compared to processing each channel with a separate engine. A set of input buffers holds blocks of data for each channel needing decoding. A quality measure is computed on each input block to set the priority and iteration allocation of decoding in the common decoder. The input RF signal is digitized by a broadband tuner that processes some or all of the channels to feed the multiple channel demodulator and decoder. Multiple decoded video data streams are output.

Abstract: An inflatable side airbag restraint for use in passenger vehicles. The airbag includes a relief portion providing clearance for the arm and elbow of an occupant or test device which reduces or eliminates lateral compression of the arm on the chest and abdomen regions of an occupant or test device.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a system may comprise one or more devices configurable to communicate according to a first protocol that permits interpretation of transmitted symbols associated with a first time duration. The system may further comprise one or more devices configurable to communicate according to a second protocol that permits interpretation of transmitted symbols associated with multiple time durations. The one or more devices configurable to communicate according to the second protocol are operable to communicate using transmitted symbols associated with the first time duration and to communicate using transmitted symbols associated with a time duration that is not supported by the one or more devices configured to communicate according to the first protocol.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a system may comprise one or more devices configurable to communicate according to a first protocol that implements a first data packet, and one or more devices configurable to communicate according to a second protocol that implements a second data packet having a predetermined quadrature component. The one or more devices configurable to communicate according to the second protocol associate detection of the predetermined quadrature component with a function that is not supported by the one or more devices that communicate according to the first protocol.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a system may comprise one or more devices configurable to communicate according to a first protocol that permits interpretation of transmitted symbols associated with a first time duration. The system may further comprise one or more devices configurable to communicate according to a second protocol that permits interpretation of transmitted symbols associated with multiple time durations. The one or more devices configurable to communicate according to the second protocol are operable to communicate using transmitted symbols associated with the first time duration and to communicate using transmitted symbols associated with a time duration that is not supported by the one or more devices configured to communicate according to the first protocol.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a network node includes a lookup table configured to store one or more of the following frequency domain bit sequences: i) x010101000110xxxxxxx011000000000; ii) x1011000111000000011011110xxxxxxxxxxxxx0110111001101001010111010; iii) x0011011011111010011101111xxxxxxxxxxxxx0111010010111110000000101; iv) x000000011000100110100100xxxxxxxxxxxxx1011011110000110101011100; and v) x1000010000110111100000110xxxxxxxxxxxxx1100110011101101111110110. The node includes a processing channel configured to generate a preamble including at least one of the frequency domain bit sequences, and a transmitter configured to transmit the preamble and a data packet over a communication channel.

Abstract: A heavy duty utility knife structure with rear gyre for balanced stabile cutting using excess force while cutting heavy and thick material. In turn this design becomes safer, easier and is a precision cutting knife to be used in all construction trade including home and hobby as well. With a blade storage and easy hinge opener it is a complete tool.

Abstract: An inflatable side airbag restraint for use in passenger vehicles. The airbag includes a relief portion providing clearance for the arm and elbow of an occupant or test device which reduces or eliminates lateral compression of the arm on the chest and abdomen regions of an occupant or test device.

Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a system may comprise one or more devices configurable to communicate according to a first protocol that permits interpretation of transmitted symbols associated with a first time duration. The system may further comprise one or more devices configurable to communicate according to a second protocol that permits interpretation of transmitted symbols associated with multiple time durations. The one or more devices configurable to communicate according to the second protocol are operable to communicate using transmitted symbols associated with the first time duration and to communicate using transmitted symbols associated with a time duration that is not supported by the one or more devices configured to communicate according to the first protocol.

Abstract: A heavy duty utility knife structure with rear gyre for balanced stabile cutting using excess force while cutting heavy and thick material. In turn this design becomes safer, easier and is a precision cutting knife to be used in all construction trade including home and hobby as well. With a blade storage and easy hinge opener it is a complete tool.