Abstract: An embodiment includes an impedance calibration circuit having a calibrator configured to compare voltage levels at an external node and an internal node of the impedance calibration circuit and to generate an output based on the comparison. The calibrator further includes respective filters coupled between the external node and a first input of the comparator, and between the internal node and a second input of the comparator. The filters are configured for symmetric noise injection into the comparator from a chip ground line to which a programmable resistor at the internal node is coupled.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes generating at a network device comprising a virtual switch, a tenant record comprising tenant information for a context defined within the virtual switch, exporting the tenant record to a collector, monitoring network flow at the virtual switch, and exporting network flow data in a data record to the collector. The data record includes an identifier associating the data record with the context. An apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein cost effective and ecofriendly large scale process for producing pyridine carboxylic acid with high purity and yield at industrial scale.

Abstract: A system includes an industrial controller having a memory and a processor configured to operate the industrial controller in an open mode, wherein the open mode is configured to enable the industrial controller to receive instructions via unauthenticated network connection or a local connection. The processor of the industrial controller is further configured to operate the industrial controller in a secure mode, wherein the secure mode is configured to enable the industrial controller to receive instructions only via an authenticated network connection.

Abstract: Methods and arrangements for conveying context-sensitive information for a conversation. A topic of a conversation among at least one conversation participant is ascertained. Information related to the ascertained topic of conversation is obtained, and the obtained information is displayed to at least one conversation participant during the conversation.

Abstract: A method is provided that includes performing a free placement of a system design comprising a plurality of power domains, wherein the power domains are not constrained to physical regions, assigning a physical region to each of the power domains based on the free placement of cells in the power domains, performing a soft cluster placement of the system design with each power domain and corresponding physical region defined as a soft cluster, refining at least one physical region based on the soft cluster placement, redefining cells in at least one power domain based on the soft cluster placement of the cells and the corresponding physical region, and performing a hard cluster placement of the system design with each power domain and corresponding physical region defined as a hard cluster to generate final power domains.

Abstract: The present invention provides crystalline polymorphic forms of Fingolimod HCl (I) and processes for preparation thereof. The application provides processes for preparation of crystalline polymorphic forms-?, ? and ? substantially free from process related impurities. The crystalline polymorphic forms of Fingolimod HCl (I) obtained by the processes according to the present invention having an XRDP pattern as per FIGS. 1, 3 and 5, which are useful as active pharmaceutical ingredient in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of autoimmune related disorder including multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: A method for detecting and measuring time skew in high-speed DP-QPSK coherent optical receivers is described.

Abstract: Patterns detected by a low-speed receiver at the output of a high-speed multiplexer are used to determine when multiplexer input lanes are deskewed.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a composite panel is disclosed. The method includes cutting a portion of carpet, applying vacuum to the carpet portion, transferring resin into the carpet portion under vacuum, and curing the resin impregnated carpet portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biocompatible, non-biodegradable, and non-toxic polymer of formula (I), comprising of three monomeric units, selected from 1-Vinylpyrrolidne (VP), N-Isopropylactylamide (NIPAM), and ester of Maleic anhydride and Polyethylene glycol (MPEG), cross-linked with a bi-functional vinyl derivative, of high purity and substantially free of respective toxic monomeric contaminants, and a process for preparation thereof. The invention further relates to nanoparticulate pharmaceutical compositions of poorly water-soluble drugs or compounds comprising the polymer of the invention, which are safe, less-toxic and convenient for bedside administration to patients in need thereof. Furthermore, the invention relates to a highly selective method for preparation of nanoparticulate pharmaceutical compositions of poorly water-soluble drugs or compounds.

Abstract: A composition of biodegradable gear oil that mainly contains modified nontauedible vegetable oils. Mono-esters are hydrogenated, epoxidized or aryl alkylated or mixture thereof, and C7 to C12 primary alcohol. In addition to chemically modified non-edible vegetable oils, the composition also contains an additive pack, which comprises at least one: antioxidant, an extreme pressure additive, an anti foaming agent, a pour point depressant, a corrosion inhibitor and a detergent-dispersant additive. The product of this invention has utility as industrial and automotive gear oil GL 4 grade. The compositions are significantly biodegradable, eco-friendly, reduce use of petroleum, have lower cost than synthetic oil, are miscible in mineral & synthetic fluids and safe to use due to higher flash point.

Abstract: Systems and methods for counting and processing pliable objects are disclosed. A vision system may capture an inspection image of a plurality of pliable objects. The inspection image may be partitioned into a plurality of windows traversing the inspection image. For each individual window of the plurality of windows, a blob extraction process is performed to determine a plurality of blobs corresponding to regions within the inspection image having substantially the second luminance value range such that the plurality of blobs correspond to the plurality of pliable objects. The blobs are counted for each window to determine a total number of pliable objects in the plurality of pliable objects.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus has an alignment system including a radiation source configured to convert narrow-band radiation into continuous, flat and broad-band radiation. An acoustically tunable narrow pass-band filter filters the broad-band radiation into narrow-band linearly polarized radiation. The narrow-band radiation may be focused on alignment targets of a wafer so as to enable alignment of the wafer. In an embodiment, the filter is configured to modulate an intensity and wavelength of radiation produced by the radiation source and to have multiple simultaneous pass-bands. The radiation source generates radiation that has high spatial coherence and low temporal coherence.

Abstract: A system and method for store level labor demand forecasting for large retail chain stores are disclosed. In one embodiment, a chain store level labor budget in labor hours for a future point-in-time is determined. Further, backend labor hours are obtained for each store using a backend regression equation that is based on forecasted independent variables. Furthermore, frontend labor hours are obtained for each store using a frontend regression equation that is based on customer service driven factors and using a what if scenario model to select best case values of the customer service driven factors. In addition, needed store level labor hours are obtained for each store by aggregating the obtained backend and frontend labor hours. Moreover, store peer groups are formed and a performance rank of each store within each store peer group is obtained. Also, allocated chain store level labor hours to each store are optimized.

Abstract: First order predicate logics are provided, extended with a bilattice based uncertainty handling formalism, as a means of formally encoding pattern grammars, to parse a set of image features, and detect the presence of different patterns of interest implemented on a processor. Information from different sources and uncertainties from detections, are integrated within the bilattice framework. Automated logical rule weight learning in the computer vision domain applies a rule weight optimization method which casts the instantiated inference tree as a knowledge-based neural network, to converge upon a set of rule weights that give optimal performance within the bilattice framework. Applications are in (a) detecting the presence of humans under partial occlusions and (b) detecting large complex man made structures in satellite imagery (c) detection of spatio-temporal human and vehicular activities in video and (c) parsing of Graphical User Interfaces.

Abstract: A method for static code analyzing customizations to a pre-packaged computing solution can include establishing a communicative connection from a recommendation generation module to a pre-packaged computing solution and authenticating into the pre-packaged computing solution. Customized program code can be extracted from the pre-packaged computing solution and a call graph of the customized program code can be constructed such that the call graph indicates method calls to different interfaces for program code of the pre-packaged computing solution. Finally, a report can be generated identifying customized program code to be adapted to a new version of the pre-packaged computing solution based upon changes in the different interfaces shown by the call graph to be used in the new version of the pre-packaged computing solution and modifications required for the customized program code to call the different interfaces in the new version of the pre-packaged computing solution.

Abstract: An external fixation system has a planar ring with an adjustable device having a body releasably mounted on the ring. The adjustable device includes a first member for movement in a direction generally perpendicular to the ring. A second member is mounted on the first member for movement in a direction parallel to a side wall of the planar ring. A method for treating a broken bone includes providing an external fixation system and inserting a first k-wire or half pin through a first piece of the bone and affixing the first k-wire or half pin to the ring, then inserting a second k-wire or half pin through a second piece of bone and affixing the second k-wire or half pin to the adjustable device. The pieces of bone are realigned, compressed, or distracted by adjusting at least one of the first and second adjustable members.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to digital light masking systems and methods for automated image inspection. First, a digital light masking system comprising a video signal; a source light which outputs emitted light; a digital light mask which attenuates the emitted light; and a vision system. The systems may inspect a disposable absorbent article. Second, a method for automated image inspection, comprising the steps of: generating a video signal; providing a uniform source light which outputs emitted light; providing a digital light mask which attenuates the emitted light; directing the attenuated light towards an article; and inspecting the article with a vision system. The uniform source light may be an LED light, the digital light mask may be an LCD panel, the attenuated light may be directed towards a disposable absorbent article, and/or the vision system may comprise a camera.

Abstract: Systems and methods for counting and processing pliable objects are disclosed. A vision system may capture an inspection image of a plurality of pliable objects. The inspection image may be partitioned into a plurality of windows traversing the inspection image. For each individual window of the plurality of windows, a blob extraction process is performed to determine a plurality of blobs corresponding to regions within the inspection image having substantially the second luminance value range such that the plurality of blobs correspond to the plurality of pliable objects. The blobs are counted for each window to determine a total number of pliable objects in the plurality of pliable objects.