Abstract: A method for making a magnetic recording medium, including providing a substrate, forming a magnetic layer on the substrate, applying filtered cathodic vacuum arc (FCVA) deposition to form a film on the magnetic layer, and performing nitridation on the film formed by the FCVA deposition.

Abstract: A graphene layer, used as an anti-corrosive protection medium for magnetic media, overcomes the existing problem of reducing the carbon overcoat layer thickness for magnetic media. Unlike the amorphous carbon that is currently used as an anti-corrosion layer, the impenetrability of graphene to all known gaseous substances enables full corrosion protection of the underlying magnetic medium with a layer of graphene that may be, for example, as thin as a single layer of graphene. The dry transfer of graphene onto magnetic recording disks is enabled, such that the resulting interface of the graphene with the magnetic layer is protested from contact with impurities.

Abstract: A method for making a magnetic recording medium, including providing a substrate, forming a magnetic layer on the substrate, applying filtered cathodic vacuum arc (FCVA) deposition to form a film on the magnetic layer, and performing nitridation on the film formed by the FCVA deposition.

Abstract: A light diffusion arrangement, for a photographic device having a flashlight, includes a diffuser housing, a plurality of diffracting mesh members, and a plurality of light diffusing elements. The diffuser housing has a light-admissible surrounding sidewall radially extended from a base portion to define a light diffraction cavity. The diffracting mesh members are integrally formed on an inner side surface of the surrounding sidewall of the diffuser housing, while the light diffusing elements are integrally formed on an outer side surface of the surrounding sidewall of the diffuser housing, wherein the diffracted light is arranged to impinge on the light diffusing elements from the light diffraction cavity, in such a manner that each of the light diffusing elements is adapted to diverge the diffracted light for diffusing the diffracted light, so as to provide a uniform light diffusion effect as an optimal lighting effect for the photographic device.

Abstract: A light diffusion arrangement, for a photographic device having a flashlight, includes a diffuser housing, a plurality of diffracting mesh members, and a plurality of light diffusing elements. The diffuser housing has a light-admissible surrounding sidewall radially extended from a base portion to define a light diffraction cavity. The diffracting mesh members are integrally formed on an inner side surface of the surrounding sidewall of the diffuser housing, while the light diffusing elements are integrally formed on an outer side surface of the surrounding sidewall of the diffuser housing, wherein the diffracted light is arranged to impinge on the light diffusing elements from the light diffraction cavity, in such a manner that each of the light diffusing elements is adapted to diverge the diffracted light for diffusing the diffracted light, so as to provide a uniform light diffusion effect as an optimal lighting effect for the photographic device.

Abstract: A computerized system and method for optimizing contents of a domain landing page for increased revenues for the domain name owner. A landing server tracks user interactions with the domain landing page and generates an optimized keyword data set for the domain name. The keyword data set is used for selecting the information to be displayed on the domain name page. According to one embodiment, the keywords are associated with advertiser payment values. When a link to an advertiser bidding on a particular keyword is selected, revenue generated due to the click is shared with the domain name owner. Selection of links on pop-under pages displayed with a landing page are also shared with the domain name owner. Semantic analysis of keywords and domain names allows the generation of a related keyword data set when there is insufficient number of relevant user interactions for generating the optimized keyword data set.

Abstract: A system and method for characterizing, synthesizing, and/or canceling out acoustic signals from inanimate sound sources is disclosed. Propagating wave electromagnetic sensors monitor excitation sources in sound producing systems, such as machines, musical instruments, and various other structures. Acoustical output from these sound producing systems is also monitored. From such information, a transfer function characterizing the sound producing system is generated. From the transfer function, acoustical output from the sound producing system may be synthesized or canceled. The methods disclosed enable accurate calculation of matched transfer functions relating specific excitations to specific acoustical outputs. Knowledge of such signals and functions can be used to effect various sound replication, sound source identification, and sound cancellation applications.

Abstract: A method and system for speech characterization. One embodiment includes a method for speaker verification which includes collecting data from a speaker, wherein the data comprises acoustic data and non-acoustic data. The data is used to generate a template that includes a first set of “template” parameters. The method further includes receiving a real-time identity claim from a claimant, and using acoustic data and non-acoustic data from the identity claim to generate a second set of parameters. The method further includes comparing the first set of parameters to the set of parameters to determine whether the claimant is the speaker. The first set of parameters and the second set of parameters include at least one purely non-acoustic parameter, including a non-acoustic glottal shape parameter derived from averaging multiple glottal cycle waveforms.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A computerized system and method for optimizing contents of a domain landing page for increased revenues for the domain name owner. A landing server tracks user interactions with the domain landing page and generates an optimized keyword data set for the domain name. The keyword data set is used for selecting the information to be displayed on the domain name page. According to one embodiment, the keywords are associated with advertiser payment values. When a link to an advertiser bidding on a particular keyword is selected, revenue generated due to the click is shared with the domain name owner. Selection of links on pop-under pages displayed with a landing page are also shared with the domain name owner. Semantic analysis of keywords and domain names allows the generation of a related keyword data set when there is insufficient number of relevant user interactions for generating the optimized keyword data set.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for characterizing human (or animate) speech voiced excitation functions and acoustic signals, for removing unwanted acoustic noise which often occurs when a speaker uses a microphone in common environments, and for synthesizing personalized or modified human (or other animate) speech upon command from a controller. A low power EM sensor is used to detect the motions of windpipe tissues in the glottal region of the human speech system before, during, and after voiced speech is produced by a user. From these tissue motion measurements, a voiced excitation function can be derived. Further, the excitation function provides speech production information to enhance noise removal from human speech and it enables accurate transfer functions of speech to be obtained. Previously stored excitation and transfer functions can be used for synthesizing personalized or modified human speech.

Abstract: A method and system for speech characterization. One embodiment includes a method for speaker verification which includes collecting data from a speaker, wherein the data comprises acoustic data and non-acoustic data. The data is used to generate a template that includes a first set of “template” parameters. The method further includes receiving a real-time identity claim from a claimant, and using acoustic data and non-acoustic data from the identity claim to generate a second set of parameters. The method further includes comparing the first set of parameters to the set of parameters to determine whether the claimant is the speaker. The first set of parameters and the second set of parameters include at least one purely non-acoustic parameter, including a non-acoustic glottal shape parameter derived from averaging multiple glottal cycle waveforms.

Abstract: A computerized system and method for optimizing contents of a domain landing page for increased revenues for the domain name owner. A landing server tracks user interactions with the domain landing page and generates an optimized keyword data set for the domain name. The keyword data set is used for selecting the information to be displayed on the domain name page. According to one embodiment, the keywords are associated with advertiser payment values. When a link to an advertiser bidding on a particular keyword is selected, revenue generated due to the click is shared with the domain name owner. Selection of links on pop-under pages displayed with a landing page are also shared with the domain name owner. Semantic analysis of keywords and domain names allows the generation of a related keyword data set when there is insufficient number of relevant user interactions for generating the optimized keyword data set.