Abstract: The present invention relates to stable S-nitrosothiols derivatives of formula (I) having vasodilating effect and which inhibit the aggregation of the platelets and which therefore are useful for the preparation of medicaments for treatment of NO related diseases. The invention also relates to a process for the synthesis of the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer system comprises one or more processors, a circuit board assembly having at least one SATA port, a general purpose input/output port proximate the SATA port, signal generating logic to generate a signal when the general purpose input/output port is coupled to a connector, and a memory module communicatively connected to the one or more processors and comprising logic instructions stored in a computer readable medium which, when executed on the one or more processors, configure the one or more processors to configure the SATA port according to the signal generated by the signal generating circuitry.

Abstract: A method for optimizing stereoscopic effect in a three-dimensional image is provided. The method for optimizing stereoscopic effect comprises capturing a first unpolarized beam of light representing a first image and a second unpolarized beam of light representing a second image using a lens module, converting the first and second unpolarized beam of light into the first polarized beam of light and the second polarized beam of light using a filter module and adjusting separation and convergence of the lens module using a lens control module for generating an output stream.

Abstract: A camera for obtaining a three-dimensional image. The camera includes a lens module for capturing a beam of light, a filter module for polarizing the beam of light into a first polarized beam of light and a second polarized beam of light, a polarization array for generating a combined beam of light, one or more imagers for capturing the first polarized beam of light and the second polarized beam of light and an output module for processing and separating the mixed polarization image to produce the three-dimensional image. The imager further comprises one or more first polarized pixels for capturing the first polarized beam of light and one or more second polarized pixels for capturing the second polarized beam of light.

Abstract: A method for capturing a three-dimensional image is disclosed. The method comprises capturing a combined beam of light having a first polarized beam of light and a second polarized beam of light, sampling the combined beam of light using one or more imagers, and providing an electrical signal representing a mixed polarization image having a first polarized image and a second polarized image as a single output. The first polarized beam of light and the second polarized beam of light are orthogonally polarized. The one or more imagers include a set of first polarized pixels for sampling the first polarized beam of light to produce the first polarized image, and a set of second polarized pixels for sampling the second polarized light to produce the second polarized image.

Abstract: A method for capturing a three-dimensional image. The method comprises capturing a combined beam of light having first polarized beam of light and a second polarized beam of light, sampling the combined beam of light using an imager, and providing the first polarized image to a first output and the second polarized image to a second output. The first polarized beam of light and the second polarized beam of light are orthogonally polarized. The imager includes a set of first polarized pixels for sampling the first polarized beam of light to produce a first polarized image, and a set of second polarized pixels for sampling the second polarized beam of light to produce a second polarized image.

Abstract: An example embodiment may include a system and method for correcting luminance disturbances in an imaging device. The example method can detect a luminance level disturbance in the output of an imager and provide a signal to a digital signal processor (DSP) that a luminance disturbance was detected, before the DSP begins processing the output of the imager. The DSP can then correct or adjust the resulting output to compensate for the luminance disturbance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for load balancing in a wireless network is provided. For example, this invention is directed to a technique for balancing bearer load across a bank of traffic processors associated with a high-availability radio network controller (RNC). Instantaneous measures (e.g. processor occupancy) are used as one parameter for such load balancing. Predictive measures are used as another parameter. The predictive measures indicate the degree to which a given processor can become busy in the next few intervals of time and is based on the unrealized potential as derived from the established data rate of bearer sessions. The overall technique described herein allows for an even distribution of highly bursty traffic, with an objective of preserving call quality during periods of increased network congestion.

Abstract: A system and method for inspecting a spot weld on a workpiece. The system may include an actuator, an inspection assembly coupled to the actuator, and a controller electronically coupled to the inspection assembly. The inspection assembly may include an ultrasound device and one or more adjustment motors coupled to the ultrasound device.

Abstract: An alarm system notification device includes a strobe, a communication port, a manual selector that allows manual selection of strobe intensity, and a communication port through which the device transmits an indication of a selected strobe intensity. The device may also include a commandable selector that selects a strobe intensity in response to a command received from the communication port.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable S-nitrosothiols derivatives of formula (I) having vasodilating effect and which inhibit the aggregation of the platelets and which therefore are useful for the preparation of medicaments for treatment of NO related diseases. The invention also relates to a process for the synthesis of the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: A shield for a resistance welding tool is disclosed that is formed in a generally tubular bellows-like configuration. The shield is flexible so that it may be compressed upon engagement with an object to be welded and thereby shield the area around one side of the object to be welded. The shield includes a neck that is secured to one of the weld tips and a mouth that engages the object to be welded. An undulating wall is provided between the neck and the mouth of the shield.

Abstract: An alarm system notification device includes a strobe, a communication port, a manual selector that allows manual selection of strobe intensity, and a communication port through which the device transmits an indication of a selected strobe intensity. The device may also include a commandable selector that selects a strobe intensity in response to a command received from the communication port.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting angiogenesis, including: administering a nucleoside, such as tunicamycin, in an amount effective to inhibit angiogenesis, to a patient in need of such treatment. A method for inhibiting angiogenesis, including: administering a nucleoside, which comprises glucosamine, in an amount effective to inhibit angiogenesis, to a patient in need of such treatment; wherein the nucleoside is administered for a period of time, subsequently the administration of the nucleoside is suspended for a period of time of at least about 1 week, and subsequently the administration of the nucleoside is resumed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to test components in a semiconductor test structure. On a semiconductor wafer, a test module implemented in one or more scribe lines between a plurality of semiconductor dies is used to test components in the semiconductor test structure. The test module may, for example, test electrical characteristics of chains of vias, transistors, and functional devices, such as oscillators. The test module contains a scan chain control coupled through a plurality of pass gates to each component to be tested. The scan chain control sequentially closes the pass gates to separately test the components in the semiconductor test structure. The test module further interfaces with an external testing device and the results of each test are compared with the expected results to identify faulty components.

Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a fuse placed in electrical communication with first and second conductors. An overvoltage protection component is placed in electrical communication with the first conductor and a third conductor. An insulative housing encloses the fuse, overvoltage protection component and portions of the first, second and third conductors. The first and second conductors include first and second terminal portions, respectively, that extend through the housing and reside at least substantially flush with an outer surface of the housing.

Abstract: An automated feeder transports pastry product dishes and/or moulds and includes a movable headstock arranged transversely above a first conveyor. The headstock includes an upper plate, a main linear actuator attached thereto, a lower mobile plate extendable by the main linear actuator, and a plurality of magnetic elements attached to the lower mobile plate. The magnetic elements hold a plurality of metallic plates in a predetermined arrangement. The headstock also includes at least two secondary vertical linear actuators disposed on the upper plate for actuating a releasing mechanism to dislodge the dishes from the magnetic elements and a transportation mechanism to provide longitudinal movement along a pair of longitudinal rails. The transportation mechanism permits the headstock to move between a first position over the first conveyor to a second position over a second.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to test components in a semiconductor test structure. On a semiconductor wafer, a test module implemented in one or more scribe lines between a plurality of semiconductor dies is used to test components in the semiconductor test structure. The test module may, for example, test electrical characteristics of chains of vias, transistors, and functional devices, such as oscillators. The test module contains a scan chain control coupled through a plurality of pass gates to each component to be tested. The scan chain control sequentially closes the pass gates to separately test the components in the semiconductor test structure. The test module further interfaces with an external testing device and the results of each test are compared with the expected results to identify faulty components.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to test components in a semiconductor test structure. On a semiconductor wafer, a test module implemented in one or more scribe lines between a plurality of semiconductor dies is used to test components in the semiconductor test structure. The test module may, for example, test electrical characteristics of chains of vias, transistors, and functional devices, such as oscillators. The test module contains a scan chain control coupled through a plurality of pass gates to each component to be tested. The scan chain control sequentially closes the pass gates to separately test the components in the semiconductor test structure. The test module further interfaces with an external testing device and the results of each test are compared with the expected results to identify faulty components.

Abstract: A drive comprises a computer interface to communicatively couple the drive to a computer and a user-accessible eject switch located on the drive in a location that is physically accessible by a user of the drive when the drive is communicatively coupled to the computer. The driver further comprises an emergency eject mechanism to eject, from the drive, an item of removable media inserted into the drive regardless of whether the drive is in an unlocked state. The drive enters a locked state in response to receiving a lock command from the computer. The drive enters the unlocked state in response to receiving an unlock command from the computer. The drive ejects the item of removable media from the drive when the user-accessible eject switch is actuated while the item of removable media is inserted into the drive and if the drive is the unlocked state.