Abstract: A position-measuring device includes a graduation carrier which is non-rotatably connectable to a shaft and has a measuring graduation that is disposed radially about an axis of rotation of the shaft in a mounted state of the graduation carrier. A first scanner is configured to generate position signals by scanning the measuring graduation. A position-processor is configured to process the position signals into absolute, digital position values. An interface is configured to communicate with subsequent electronics. A second scanner is configured to generate measurement signals that are dependent on a position of a machine part by scanning a measurement target on the machine part. An analyzer is configured to process the measurement signals into a measurement value indicative of a position and/or a change in the position of the measurement target relative to the second scanner, and to output the measurement value to the interface.

Abstract: A position-measuring device includes a graduation carrier which is non-rotatably connectable to a shaft and has a measuring graduation that is disposed radially about an axis of rotation of the shaft in a mounted state of the graduation carrier. A first scanner is configured to generate position signals by scanning the measuring graduation. A position-processor is configured to process the position signals into absolute, digital position values. An interface is configured to communicate with subsequent electronics. A second scanner is configured to generate measurement signals that are dependent on a position of a machine part by scanning a measurement target on the machine part. An analyzer is configured to process the measurement signals into a measurement value indicative of a position and/or a change in the position of the measurement target relative to the second scanner, and to output the measurement value to the interface.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for performing speaker identification. In some implementations, data identifying a media item including speech of a speaker is received. Based on the received data, one or more other media items that include speech of the speaker are identified. One or more search results are generated that each reference a respective media item of the one or more other media items that include speech of the speaker. The one or more search results are provided for display.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for performing speaker identification. In some implementations, data identifying a media item including speech of a speaker is received. Based on the received data, one or more other media items that include speech of the speaker are identified. One or more search results are generated that each reference a respective media item of the one or more other media items that include speech of the speaker. The one or more search results are provided for display.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for performing speaker identification. In some implementations, data identifying a media item including speech of a speaker is received. Based on the received data, one or more other media items that include speech of the speaker are identified. One or more search results are generated that each reference a respective media item of the one or more other media items that include speech of the speaker. The one or more search results are provided for display.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for performing speaker identification. In some implementations, an utterance vector that is derived from an utterance is obtained. Hash values are determined for the utterance vector according to multiple different hash functions. A set of speaker vectors from a plurality of hash tables is determined using the hash values, where each speaker vector was derived from one or more utterances of a respective speaker. The speaker vectors in the set are compared with the utterance vector. A speaker vector is selected based on comparing the speaker vectors in the set with the utterance vector.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for performing speaker identification. In some implementations, data identifying a media item including speech of a speaker is received. Based on the received data, one or more other media items that include speech of the speaker are identified. One or more search results are generated that each reference a respective media item of the one or more other media items that include speech of the speaker. The one or more search results are provided for display.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for performing speaker identification. In some implementations, an utterance vector that is derived from an utterance is obtained. Hash values are determined for the utterance vector according to multiple different hash functions. A set of speaker vectors from a plurality of hash tables is determined using the hash values, where each speaker vector was derived from one or more utterances of a respective speaker. The speaker vectors in the set are compared with the utterance vector. A speaker vector is selected based on comparing the speaker vectors in the set with the utterance vector.

Abstract: A position sensing device (2) has a magnetic field generating device (3) with at least one magnetic pole (4.sub.j) and a sensor device (5) with at least one sensor (6) with an enhanced, specifically a giant magnetoresistive, effect. The magnetic field generating device (3) is arranged with respect to the sensor device (5) in such a way that the direction of a normal (H.sub.1) to the plane of the sensor (6) runs at an angle different from zero with respect to an imaginary reference line (L.sub.1) on which the at least one magnetic pole (4.sub.j) is located, and the magnetic field generating device (3) is to be moved with respect to the sensor device (5) so that the magnetic field (h) of the at least one magnetic pole (4.sub.j) is detected by the sensor (6), causing a sweep through at least part of the sensor characteristic, with the number of sweeps determined by the number of magnetic poles detected.

Abstract: A paper-separating device for prefolded continuous paper (12) which is drawn from a stockpile (11) a paper-transport device (44) and is fed to a printer, in particular a non-mechanical printer or photocopier includes a swivellable first deflecting element (32) is arranged between the paper-transport device (44) and the stockpile (11) and a second deflecting element (34) is arranged in stationary fashion in the swivel area of the first deflecting element (32). In a swivelled position of the first deflecting element (32), the paper web can be inserted into the paper-transport device of the printer. By swivelling the first deflecting element (32) into an operational position, the deflecting element grips the paper web (12) on one side and places it in the area of the second deflecting element (34).

Abstract: A process for the production of chromic acid, comprisinga) dissolving ferrochrome in sulphuric acid, optionally with the addition of catholyte and/or anolyte overflow from the electrolysis,b) removing undissolved constituents by filtration,c) adding a reducing agent in a quantity more than equivalent to the quantity of iron(III) and chromium(IV) in the solution,d) precipitating chromium(III) hydroxide by raising the pH to about 4-6 by the addition of a base while maintaining the reducing conditions in the solution,e) separating the precipitated chromium hydroxide while maintaining the reducing conditions,f) working up the aqueous solution containing iron by oxidation; precipitating iron(III) hydroxide or iron(III) oxide and optionally isolating the sulphate in the solution as sodium sulphate, ammonium sulphate or calcium sulphate,g) dissolving the separated chromium hydroxide in chromic acid and optionally sulphuric acid where either a single solution in chromic acid is produced or two solutions are produced,

Abstract: A process for the production of chromic acid, comprising(a) dissolving ferrochrome in sulphuric acid and mother liquor from the subsequent crystallization of ammonium chrome alum, optionally with the addition of at least one of catholyte and anolyte overflow from the subsequent electrolysis,(b) removing undissolved constituents by filtration,(c) removing dissolved iron by the addition of at least one of ammonia and ammonium sulphate to the filtrate obtained, crystallizing iron ammonium sulphate and filtering,(d) crystallizing and filtering ammonium chrome alum from the remaining solution and returning the filtrate for dissolving ferrochrome in step (a),(e) dissolving the ammonium chrome alum in water,(f) precipitating and separating chromium-(III) hydroxide from the resulting solution by adding a base, optionally under reducing conditions,(g) dissolving the separated chromium hydroxide in chromic acid and optionally sulphuric acid so that either a single solution in chromic acid is obtained or two solutions a

Abstract: A supporting framework for a control cabinet is configured of side frames and cross-beams. The side frames are made of whereby profile elements having a rectangular cross-sectional. The cross-beams possess a square cross-sectional shape that is beveled on one side, and includes two sections at right angles to each other and dimensioned to be of a length corresponding to the longer rectangular side of the cross-sectional shape of the side frame element. The supporting framework is both stable and inexpensive. The cabinets can be attached to one another.

Abstract: Label inserting apparatus for automatically inserting identification labels in plant containers or the like comprises a conveying track for conveying containers on a predetermined path; a horizontal label storage magazine positioned above the path for holding the labels in a horizontal stack wherein all labels except the outermost label in the stack are constrained from downward movement; an insertion mechanism mounted transversely to the outer end of the storage magazine and having a vertically reciprocable slide member abutting the outermost label in the stack, the slide having a gripping means for gripping the outermost label only and driving it downwardly into the plant container; and control means for causing labels to be inserted in each plant container. The gripping means may be a projection on the slide that engages the label and also can include a vacuum device.

Abstract: Foam generating equipment for use in mines includes supply vessels for the resin and foaming agent located in a central stores location. An air compressor is also located there. A pair of pumps in a protective casing transportable by an operator have inputs receiving the resin and foaming agent and outputs connected to a foaming gun. The pumps have a common power supply connection coupled to the air compressor. The pumps in the casing are carried by the operator and deposited at a temporary location in proximity to the site where the foam is to be emplaced. The spray gun is then operated to emplace the foam at the site.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting optical components within a nonmechanical printer including a pair of parallel guide rails having end portions received in attachment plates which are easily attachable to the printer frame. Mounting members are attachable to the guide rails pivotable about one of the guide rails and movable axially the guide rails. Optical component assemblies are attachable to the mounting members and movable transversely thereof.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting and driving device is disclosed for a polygonal mirror to be mounted on a drive shaft. The mirror is held at an axial end in a cup shaped cavity in a holder having a central bore for receipt of the drive shaft. The bore has a drive shaft contact area which is relatively axially short allowing the housing to tilt on the drive shaft. A plate is fixably mounted on the drive shaft axially adjacent the holder and has a plurality of axially adjustable set screws engageable with a back wall of the holder to control tilt of the holder on the shaft. A resilient member between a front wall of the housing and an extension of the plate urges the housing into contact with the set screws and rotatably drives the mirror.

Abstract: Aluminum oxide fibers of the approximate percent composition by weight:______________________________________ Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 61-98% preferably 76-96% SiO.sub.2 1-20% preferably 3-15% P.sub.2 O.sub.5 0-10% preferably 0-5% B.sub.2 O.sub.3 0-10% preferably 0-5% MgO 0-5% preferably 0-1% C 0.1-4% preferably 0.5-2.8% ______________________________________The fibers are produced by dry spinning a solution containing a neutral or basic aluminum salt of a monobasic lower carboxylic acid, a hydrolyzed silicic acid ester or organoalkoxysilane and polyethylene oxide having a degree of polymerization of at least about 2,000. The product is then heat treated at a temperature between about 400.degree. and 1,800.degree.C. Phosphorus, boron and magnesium may also be present in the solution and end up in the fiber as oxides.