Abstract: An injector nozzle having a first part having a stem and a flange, the flange having a flange surface, a body including a wall defining a hole, an annular nozzle ring having a first surface and a second surface wherein the first surface and/or the flange surface include a plurality of grooves, the stem being received in the hole, the first part being secured to the body to secure the nozzle ring in place such that the first surface engages the flange surface, the second surface engages the body, and the plurality of grooves define a plurality of injector holes.

Abstract: An injector nozzle having a first part having a stem and a flange, the flange having a flange surface, a body including a wall defining a hole, an annular nozzle ring having a first surface and a second surface wherein the first surface and/or the flange surface include a plurality of grooves, the stem being received in the hole, the first part being secured to the body to secure the nozzle ring in place such that the first surface engages the flange surface, the second surface engages the body, and the plurality of grooves define a plurality of injector holes.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for processing media includes accepting a query. One or more language patterns are identified that are similar to the query. A putative instance of the query is located in the media. The putative instance is associated with a corresponding location in the media. The media in a vicinity of the putative instance is compared to the identified language patterns and data characterizing the putative instance of the query is provided according to the comparing of the media to the language patterns, for example, as a score for the putative instance that is determined according to the comparing of the media to the language patterns.

Abstract: A technology evaluation measurement (TEM) computer device for evaluating a technology asset of an entity includes a processor in communication with a memory. The TEM computer device is programmed to receive a first data set wherein the first data set includes data related to the a first technology asset, determine at least one evaluation function and at least one categorization function to apply to the first data set, process the first data set using the at least one evaluation function and the at least one categorization function to determine a second data set wherein the second data set includes data related to a technological evaluation of the first technology asset, and generate at least one evaluation output based upon the second data set, wherein the evaluation output represents an output indicating the technological evaluation of the first technology asset.

Abstract: A technology maturity evaluation (TME) computer device is provided for evaluating a technology asset of an entity is provided. The TME computer device includes a memory device for storing data including a plurality of business value questions and a plurality of technical maturity questions, and a processor in communication with the memory device. The TME computer device is programmed to receive an asset identifier identifying an asset selected for evaluation and to electronically display business value questions and technical maturity questions for the selected asset, wherein each question is designated for a response by a subject matter expert. The TME computer device is further programmed to receive response data from each of the subject matter experts and calculate a business value score and a technical maturity score for the selected asset based on the response data.

Abstract: Methods for personalized listening which can be used with an earpiece are provided. A method includes capturing ambient sound from an Ambient Sound Microphone (ASM) of an earpiece partially or fully occluded in an ear canal, monitoring the ambient sound for a target sound, and adjusting by way of an Ear Canal Receiver (ECR) in the earpiece a delivery of audio to an ear canal based on a detected target sound. A volume of audio content can be adjusted upon the detection of a target sound, and an audible notification can be presented to provide a warning.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a diagnostic test, treatment, and monitoring of treatment for growth hormone abnormalities including Growth Hormone Deficiency (“GHD”) as well as a kit comprising the necessary components of the present invention. G-protein expression and levels of mRNA are evaluated to determine if a patient has GHD or if treatment for GHD is effective. A G-protein agonist or antagonist is used to treat GHD by bringing G-protein expression and levels of mRNA into the normal range.

Abstract: A method and circuit for providing a bias voltage to a MOS device is disclosed. The method and circuit comprise utilizing at least one diode connected circuit to provide a voltage that tracks process, voltage and temperature variations of a semiconductor device. The method and circuit includes utilizing a current mirror circuit coupled to the at least one diode connected circuit to generate a bias voltage for the body of the semiconductor device from the voltage. The bias voltage allows for compensation for the process, voltage and temperature variations.

Abstract: A clock signal duty cycle adjustment circuit includes a duty cycle correction circuit that receives a clock input signal that may need duty cycle correction. The duty cycle correction circuit may derive first and second differential clock signals from the clock input signal. The first and second differential clock signals may exhibit respective voltage offsets. The duty cycle correction circuit includes a voltage offset shift circuit that may shift the voltage offset that one of the first and second differential clock signals exhibits to adjust the effective duty cycle of a clock output signal. The duty cycle adjustment circuit derives the clock output signal from the voltage offset adjusted first and second differential clock signals in response to a duty cycle error signal.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for processing media includes accepting a query. One or more language patterns are identified that are similar to the query. A putative instance of the query is located in the media. The putative instance is associated with a corresponding location in the media. The media in a vicinity of the putative instance is compared to the identified language patterns and data characterizing the putative instance of the query is provided according to the comparing of the media to the language patterns, for example, as a score for the putative instance that is determined according to the comparing of the media to the language patterns.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus is disclosed which uses probabilistic techniques to map an input search string with a prestored audio file, and recognize certain portions of a search string phonetically. An improved interface is disclosed which permits users to input search strings, linguistics, phonetics, or a combination of both, and also allows logic functions to be specified by indicating how far separated specific phonemes are in time.

Abstract: A clock signal duty cycle adjustment circuit includes a duty cycle correction circuit that receives a clock input signal that may need duty cycle correction. The duty cycle correction circuit may derive first and second differential clock signals from the clock input signal. The first and second differential clock signals may exhibit respective voltage offsets. The duty cycle correction circuit includes a voltage offset shift circuit that may shift the voltage offset that one of the first and second differential clock signals exhibits to adjust the effective duty cycle of a clock output signal. The duty cycle adjustment circuit derives the clock output signal from the voltage offset adjusted first and second differential clock signals in response to a duty cycle error signal.

Abstract: Systems, method, and apparatus for processing a speech utterance or audio record that includes receiving one or more feature vectors characterizing the speech utterance or audio record, each feature vector having a plurality of feature elements, each feature element being associated with a spectral representation of a characteristic of one of a plurality of sequential segments of the speech utterance or audio record; and processing the one or more feature vectors in a rank order filter to obtain one or more normalized feature vectors, each normalized feature vector having a plurality of normalized feature elements corresponding to the plurality of feature elements.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a staircase device adapted to fit a bed of a truck, or other similar vehicle. The staircase provides a mechanism for facilitating the loading and unloading of items onto and off a bed of a truck. An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a vehicle staircase device comprising a first lower platform having a first length and a first width, the first lower platform having a hitch connector adapted to connect to a vehicle; a second platform having a second length and a second width, wherein the first lower platform and the second platform are substantially parallel; and a staircase structure connecting the first lower platform and the second platform.

Abstract: A method and circuit for providing a bias voltage to a MOS device is disclosed. The method and circuit comprise utilizing at least one diode connected circuit to provide a voltage that tracks process, voltage and temperature variations of a semiconductor device. The method and circuit includes utilizing a current mirror circuit coupled to the at least one diode connected circuit to generate a bias voltage for the body of the semiconductor device from the voltage. The bias voltage allows for compensation for the process, voltage and temperature variations.

Abstract: A system produces a storage area network resource management report view by obtaining at least one report definition containing report parameters that specify a report layout for presentation of data in the graphical user interface. The system receives a report request to view data in a report view and obtains a data set corresponding to the report request. The data set includes data values to be presented as the data in the graphical user interface. The system applies the data values in the data set to the corresponding report parameters in the at least one report definition to populate the report layout specified by the at least one report definition to dynamically generate at least one report view. The system provides the at least one report view for rendering in the graphical user interface. The system also provides the ability to create custom report views without requiring programming language skills.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a first circuit, the first circuit includes a bias device for allowing the first circuit to transition between a first mode and a second mode. The system further includes a second circuit which controls the bias device. The second circuit provides a bias voltage at a sub-threshold voltage level to the bias device when the first device is in one of the first and the second mode. The second circuit provides a bias voltage at a threshold voltage level or higher when the first device is in one of the first and the second mode. Accordingly, the transition time between modes of the first circuit is minimized.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus is disclosed which uses probabilistic techniques to map an input search string with a prestored audio file, and recognize certain portions of a search string phonetically. An improved interface is disclosed which permits users to input search strings, linguistics, phonetics, or a combination of both, and also allows logic functions to be specified by indicating how far separated specific phonemes are in time.