Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for measuring a gap between a support surface for a substrate and an opposing upper surface of a processing chamber. The methods comprise: disposing a sensor substrate at a location spaced between the support surface and the upper surface, the sensor substrate comprising a body having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side facing the support surface and the second side facing the upper surface, the first side having a first sensor and the second side having a second sensor; measuring, using the first sensor, a first distance between the first side and the support surface; measuring, using the second sensor, a second distance between the second side and the upper surface; and determining a gap between the support surface and the upper surface using the first distance and the second distance.

Abstract: Method and capability to yield gesture-based, touchless communication between user and electronic device. The system identifies hand or finger gestures by utilizing depth-mapping-based camera sensor technology, eliminating the necessity of a touch or hover sensitive device. With the use of an inertial measurement unit or similar gyroscopic sensor(s), the system will be portable and be able to function as a wearable, In particular implementations, “mouse movement gestures”, “pinch gestures”, “twist gestures”, and other gestures of the like can, but are not limited to, be used to provide input, actuate commands, manipulate display(s), and allow access to applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods for document analysis. An image containing at least one document is received at a pre-processing stage and the image is analyzed for image quality. If the image quality is insufficient for further processing, this is adjusted until the image is suitable for further processing. After the image quality adjustment, the image is then passed to an initial processing stage. At the initial processing stage, the boundaries of one or more documents within the image are determined. In addition, the orientation of the image may be adjusted and the type of document(s) within the image is determined. From the initial processing stage, the adjusted image is then passed to a data extraction stage. At this stage, clusters of data within the document are determined and bounding boxes are placed around the clusters. Data regarding each of the clusters of data is then gathered.

Abstract: Method and capability to yield gesture-based, touchless communication between user and electronic device. The system identifies hand or finger gestures by utilizing depth-mapping-based camera sensor technology, eliminating the necessity of a touch or hover sensitive device. With the use of an inertial measurement unit or similar gyroscopic sensor(s), the embodiment of the present disclosure embodiment will be portable and be able to function as a wearable, In particular implementations, “mouse movement gestures”, “pinch gestures”, “twist gestures”, and other gestures of the like can, but are not limited to, be used to provide input, actuate commands, manipulate display(s), and allow access to applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods for document analysis. An image containing at least one document is received at a pre-processing stage and the image is analyzed for image quality. If the image quality is insufficient for further processing, this is adjusted until the image is suitable for further processing. After the image quality adjustment, the image is then passed to an initial processing stage. At the initial processing stage, the boundaries of one or more documents within the image are determined. In addition, the orientation of the image may be adjusted and the type of document(s) within the image is determined. From the initial processing stage, the adjusted image is then passed to a data extraction stage. At this stage, clusters of data within the document are determined and bounding boxes are placed around the clusters. Data regarding each of the clusters of data is then gathered.

Abstract: The present invention addressed the problem of providing a highly reliable thermosetting resin composition which is suitable for use in a sealing material for a semiconductor device and in which warpings and cracks do not occur even when used in a power device, in particular. The problem is solved by a thermosetting resin composition that includes a thermosetting resin and a curing catalyst, wherein the cured product of the thermosetting resin composition has a storage modulus at 25° C. of 1.0×106 Pa to 1.0×1010 Pa and an average linear expansion coefficient at 70 to 210° C. of 100 ppm/K or less.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide at least one of a novel thermosetting resin composition using an epoxy compound, a method for producing the composition, a method for producing a novel cured resin using an epoxy compound, and a novel method for causing self-polymerization of an epoxy compound. The thermosetting resin composition includes an epoxy compound, a gallium compound, and a silanol source compound. The method for producing the thermosetting resin composition includes a step of mixing the epoxy compound with the gallium compound and the silanol source compound. The method for producing a cured resin includes a step of heating an epoxy compound in the presence of a gallium compound and silanol. The method for causing self-polymerization of an epoxy compound is characterized by using a gallium compound and silanol as catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide at least one of a novel thermosetting resin composition using an epoxy compound, a method for producing the composition, a method for producing a novel cured resin using an epoxy compound, and a novel method for causing self-polymerization of an epoxy compound. The thermosetting resin composition includes an epoxy compound, a gallium compound, and a silanol source compound. The method for producing the thermosetting resin composition includes a step of mixing the epoxy compound with the gallium compound and the silanol source compound. The method for producing a cured resin includes a step of heating an epoxy compound in the presence of a gallium compound and silanol. The method for causing self-polymerization of an epoxy compound is characterized by using a gallium compound and silanol as catalysts.

Abstract: Antennas for transmitting and receiving circularly polarized UHF SATCOM radio signals include a mast which has four circumferentially spaced apart element mounts that protrude radially from the mast, each having a mechanical coupling mechanism holding an electrically conductive tubular antenna element disposed radially from the mast for use and parallel to the mast to minimize the envelope size of the antenna when not in use. Replaceable elements in one version of the antenna have a threaded stud threadably receivable in a threaded socket on the element mount. Each element of a foldable version of the antenna has a tapered support peg which is insertably receivable in a tapered socket in a boss on the element mount and releasably held therewithin by a tensioning spring within the element. Optionally, a fifth conductive element is disposed longitudinally within the mast to transmit and receive linearly polarized radio signals.

Abstract: A man-pack portable, multi-band ultra-high frequency turnstile-type SATCOM radio antenna for transmitting and receiving radio signals between terrestrial locations and an orbiting earth satellite includes a cylindrically shaped antenna superstructure base which has an elongated mast extending forward from a front transverse end wall of the base, and circumferentially spaced apart pairs of radiating elements which extend radially outwards from the mast, each opposed pair comprising in combination an electric dipole antenna which is electrically connected via coaxial cables disposed longitudinally through the mast to zero and ninety degree ports of a hybrid antenna matching network located in the base and having an input port electrically connected to a coaxial antenna base connector located in a rear transverse end wall of the base.

Abstract: A method of bridging a plurality of buses within a bus bridge can include determining whether a queue of the bus bridge includes a transaction request directed to a restricted address range and, for each received transaction request, determining whether an address to which the transaction request is directed is within the restricted address range. Each transaction request received by the bus bridge can be selectively rejected according to whether the address to which the transaction request is directed is within the restricted address range and whether the queue includes a transaction request directed to the restricted address range.

Abstract: A beam 14 having, at one end, a tie-point 11 screwed to reference location 12 of vibrating panel 15. At the other end of beam 14 is rubbing-point 13. Rubbing-point 13 is pushed into contact with panel 15 at contact location 17 by the flexibility of beam 14. Direct rubbing occurs between 13 and 17 during vibration. But a friction linkage 18 (FIG. 1B) can be mounted between beam point 13 and panel location 17 to redirect rubbing direction and/or to amplify friction movement. Vibration of panel 15 will cause slippage (rubbing) between point 13 and location 17, therefore creating friction dissipation of vibration energy. Construction of beam 14 can be complex to include more rubbing-points (FIG. 2, 3, 4) or more rubbing pieces (FIG. 1A, 1C) that can rub with each other to create more friction dissipation.

Abstract: A programmable logic device (PLD) includes a central processing unit (CPU) and a programmable interface coupled to the CPU, wherein the programmable interface includes a core designated by a user. The programmable interface core allows devices, both on and off-chip, to communicate with the CPU. In one embodiment, the programmable interface core includes a crosspoint switch for coupling a plurality of devices and the CPU. Re-programmability of the PLD provides significant flexibility in providing features that can be parameterized based on the user's needs and/or associated design. Specifically, these parameterized features can be implemented in programmable resources on the PLD, thereby allowing these features to be modified at any time. Moreover, only those resources actually needed for the programmable interface core need be implemented, thereby allowing the user to optimize use of the remainder of the PLD.

Abstract: A programmable logic device (PLD) includes a central processing unit (CPU) and a programmable interface coupled to the CPU, wherein the programmable interface includes a core designated by a user. The programmable interface core allows devices, both on and off-chip, to communicate with the CPU. In one embodiment, the programmable interface core includes a crosspoint switch for coupling a plurality of devices and the CPU. Re-programmability of the PLD provides significant flexibility in providing features that can be parameterized based on the user's needs and/or associated design. Specifically, these parameterized features can be implemented in programmable resources on the PLD, thereby allowing these features to be modified at any time. Moreover, only those resources actually needed for the programmable interface core need be implemented, thereby allowing the user to optimize use of the remainder of the PLD.

Abstract: A programmable logic device (PLD) includes a central processing unit (CPU) and a programmable interface coupled to the CPU, wherein the programmable interface includes a core designated by a user. The programmable interface core allows devices, both on and off-chip, to communicate with the CPU. In one embodiment, the programmable interface core includes a crosspoint switch for coupling a plurality of devices and the CPU. Re-programmability of the PLD provides significant flexibility in providing features that can be parameterized based on the user's needs and/or associated design. Specifically, these parameterized features can be implemented in programmable resources on the PLD, thereby allowing these features to be modified at any time. Moreover, only those resources actually needed for the programmable interface core need be implemented, thereby allowing the user to optimize use of the remainder of the PLD.

Abstract: An apparatus (Z) having controllable impedance is inserted from output (22) to ground (23) of an audio-signal amplifier (20). Typically, the apparatus comprises a switch-chain (50) having multiple switches (52, 53, and so on); the first switch (52) is connected to one terminal (62) of the apparatus. A capacitor (82, 84, and so on) is connected from each switch to a second terminal (61). The network formed by the switch-chain (50) and the capacitor network (80) is called a matrix (60C). To bypass audio frequencies away from the chopping effect of the switches, an inductor (31) parallels the matrix. To prevent shorting of audio signals to ground, a larger capacitor (30) is in series with the inductor. An unstable voltage at output will see increasing capacitance as more switches are closed. The changing of capacitive impedance in relation to the amplitude of the unstable voltage is designed such that the unstable voltage cannot grow too large. More complex matrices further reduce voltage fluctuations.

Abstract: An apparatus (Z) having controllable impedance is inserted from output (22) to ground (23) of an audio-signal amplifier(20). Typically, the apparatus comprises a diode-chain (50) having multiple steps (52, 53, and so on); its first step (52) is connected to one terminal (62) of the apparatus. A capacitor (82, 84, and so on) is connected from each step to a second terminal (61). The network formed by the diode-chain (50) and the capacitor network (80) is called a matrix (60C). To bypass audio frequencies away from the chopping effect of the diodes, an inductor (31) parallels the matrix. To prevent shorting of audio signals to ground, a larger capacitor (30) is in series with the inductor. An unstable voltage at output will see increasing capacitance as it gradually breaks over more and more diodes. The changing of capacitive impedance in relation to the amplitude of the unstable voltage is designed such that the unstable voltage cannot grow too large. More complex matrices further reduce voltage fluctuations.

Abstract: The invention relates to an absorption system having a regenerator (17) wherein an absorption process of the absorption of low-pressure ammonia vapor into a weak liquid solution of ammonia-water is carried out in the shell (16) of the regenerator (17) with the heat of absorption being used in a generation process wherein a high-pressure ammonia water solution is boiled in a conduit (14) passing through the regenerator (17). A waste heat recovery conduit (40, 40', 40") is provided for concurrent flow of an ammonia-water solution and ammonia-water vapor, the flow being heated (46) to boil the solution. The heated vapor is then introduced into the absorption process in the shell (16) of the regenerator (17) with the heat (46) used to boil the solution in the waste heat recovery conduit (40) being recuperated in the regenerator as the hot vapor is absorbed into the ammonia-water solution therein.

Abstract: An improved regenerative absorption cycle using a super-pressure boiler to achieve a high coefficient of performance (COP). In the basic cycle, an ammonia/water solution is boiled in high-pressure boiling conduit (66). Boiled-off high-pressure ammonia vapor is condensed (96), expanded to low-pressure (99), and boiled in evaporator (101) to extract heat from a refrigerating fluid going to cooling load (104). Low-pressure ammonia vapor from evaporator (101) returns to regenerator (28) and is absorbed back into low-pressure liquid. The low-pressure solution from regenerator (32) is then cooled in absorber (56) to reject heat from the cycle, and is then pumped (58) back to the high-pressure boiling conduit (66). In the present invention, the liquid solution from high-pressure boiling conduit (66) is pumped up to an externally-heated super-pressure boiler (11).

Abstract: An improved regenerative absorption refrigeration cycle having a high COP and a commercially practicable pumping system. In the basic cycle, an ammonia/water solution is boiled in an externally-heated generator (11). The boiled-off ammonia vapor is cooled (14) in a regenerator (16), condensed (28), expanded to low pressure (32), and boiled in an evaporator (34) to extract heat from fluid circulating to and from a cooling load (41). The low-pressure liquid ammonia returns (46) to the regenerator (16) and is absorbed back into the low-pressure water from the generator. The solution is then cooled in a low-pressure absorber (50), pumped (53) to a high-pressure conduit (57) which is heated by the regenerator heat before going back to the generator 11. The improved cycle uses at least one intermediate absorber stage 60 to absorb more ammonia vapor (69, 71) into the solution coming from the lower pressure absorber (50) to produce a cooled solution of higher ammonia concentration.