Abstract: Techniques and systems for centralized access to multimedia content stored on or available to a computing device are disclosed. The centralized access can be provided by a media control interface that receives user inputs and interacts with media programs resident on the computing device to produce graphical user interfaces that can be presented on a display device.

Abstract: A system includes a preamble determination module configured to determine an expected preamble of a target track. The expected preamble includes an associated timing recovery pattern. A filter module is configured to receive a readback signal read from the target track based on the expected preamble, and selectively filter the readback signal to remove inter track interference from the readback signal based on the expected preamble.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for performing bit-locked operations on media. A first control signal is received from a first source, and a second control signal is generated at a second source in response to receiving the first control signal. The media is accessed according to the second control signal. One or more synchronization markers are located during the accessing of the media, and bit-level synchronization between the second source and the media is achieved based, at least partially, on the one or more synchronization markers. A control operation is performed on the media with bit-level synchrony between the second source and the media.

Abstract: The invention relates to bulking agents and apparatus and methods for using the disclosed bulking agents. The bulking agents can be used to treat such conditions as urinary and fecal incontinence, gastro-esophageal reflux, ancurismal blockages, and cosmetic deformities. The invention also relates to an injection method that reduces the injection pressure required to place the bulking agents.

Abstract: Media menu items are generated within a media interface environment. Media menu item abstractions are generated, one of the media menu item abstractions arranged in a foreground position, and one or more of the media menu item abstractions arranged in background positions in the media interface environment. Selection of a media menu items transitions to a corresponding content menu interface.

Abstract: A receiver for a hard disk drive system includes an analog front end module configured to receive a read-back signal and to output a digital read-back signal. An equalizer module is configured to generate a data vector based on the digital read-back signal. A detector module is configured to generate a decision vector based on the data vector. A gain module is configured to generate a scalar gain vector and to generate a revised data vector based on the data vector, the decision vector and the scalar gain vector. A back end module is configured to receive the revised data vector.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to surgical implants, and in various embodiments to surgical implants configured for promoting growth of collagenous tissue at an anatomical site.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the correction of DC noise in signals read by a head of a disk drive are presented. Circuitry on a first data path may be configured to filter an input signal to remove a DC component. Acquisition parameters on the first data path may be configured based on the filtered signal. Circuitry on a second data path may be configured to adjust the input signal based on the configured acquisition parameters. A mean of a window of data samples of the adjusted input signal may be computed. Based on the computed mean, a correction may be applied to the adjusted input signal until a stopping rule is satisfied.

Abstract: A display mode can be selected by identifying a plurality of display modes supported by a media client, wherein the plurality of display modes comprise safe modes; sequentially selecting a display mode from the plurality of display modes, wherein the plurality of display modes are ordered according to one or more of resolution, timing, and popularity; generating an output signal based on the selected display mode, wherein the generated output signal is provided to a display device; and selectively repeating the sequential selection of a display mode and generating an output signal based on the selected display mode until an input is received from a user indicating that the selected display mode is compatible with the display device. Further, the media client can be configured to utilize the selected display mode. Additionally, the plurality of display modes can be identified based on extended display identification data from the display device.

Abstract: A display mode can be selected by identifying a plurality of display modes supported by a media client, wherein the plurality of display modes comprise safe display modes; generating a user interface including a test image and a plurality of commands in accordance with a selected display mode of the plurality of display modes, wherein the user interface is output to a display device; receiving user input selecting one of the plurality of commands; and configuring an operating display mode of the media client in accordance with the received user input. Configuring an operating display mode further can comprise determining that the received user input confirms the selected display mode and configuring the media client to set the selected display mode as the operating display mode. Further, generating a user interface can comprise presenting a display timer indicating a time remaining until a display mode change.

Abstract: An apparatus includes: a signal module to process data signals corresponding to data on a storage medium to generate signal samples; a defect detector to receive the signal samples, apply a set of parameters to the signal samples, and generate an output based on a count of signal samples that are associated with abnormal signal quality, the signal samples that are associated with abnormal signal quality being included in a portion of the signal samples determined in accordance with the set of parameters; and circuitry to receive the output from the defect detector and identify one or more media defects based on the output.

Abstract: The invention relates to bulking agents and apparatus and methods for using the disclosed bulking agents. The bulking agents can be used to treat such conditions as urinary and fecal incontinence, gastro-esophageal reflux, aneurismal blockages, and cosmetic deformities. The invention also relates to an injection method that reduces the injection pressure required to place the bulking agents.

Abstract: Unfolded adaptive/decision-directed loops and correction circuits therefor, architectures, apparatuses and systems including the same, and methods, algorithms and software for reducing latency in an adaptive and/or decision-directed loop. Disclosed embodiments advantageously reduce effects of loop latency, improve the accuracy of corrections in an adaptive loop, and minimize overhead and delays associated with such improvements.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to surgical implants, and in various embodiments to surgical implants configured for promoting growth of collagenous tissue at an anatomical site.

Abstract: A system including a mark module, an estimation module and an adjustment module. The mark module is configured to generate a first indicator for a first mark on a storage medium detected when first servo data is read from the storage medium, and a second indicator for a second mark on the storage medium detected when second servo data is read from the storage medium. The estimation module is configured to, based on i) a first location of a center of the storage medium about which the storage medium is rotated, and ii) a period between times when the first indicator and the second indicator are generated, estimate a first distance or an offset angle relative to the first location. The adjustment module is configured to, based on the first distance or the offset angle, adjust a sampling frequency at which user data is read from the storage medium.

Abstract: A receiver for a hard disk drive system includes an analog front end module configured to sample a read-back signal and to output a digital read-back signal. An equalizer module is configured to generate a data vector based on the digital read-back signal. A detector module is configured to generate a decision vector based on the data vector. A re-timing module is configured to generate a first revised data vector based on the data vector and the decision vector. The re-timing module re-samples a plurality of samples in the data vector in a non-sequential time order to generate the first revised data vector. An inter-track interference (ITI) cancellation module is configured to remove ITI from the first revised data vector and to generate a second revised data vector.

Abstract: A bottle for use with a spray gun includes a bottle body defining a storage volume; a throat extending away from the bottle body, a first attachment portion, and a second attachment portion. The throat defines an opening to the storage volume, and includes a narrow portion and a wide portion located between the narrow portion and the bottle body. The first attachment portion is formed at the narrow portion and is configured to be attached to a spray gun. The second attachment portion is formed at the wide portion and is configured to be attached to a cap to close the bottle body.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for producing registered images of a body lumen are provided. The system includes a first imaging device having an imager positioned at a distal end thereof, said first imaging device configured to produce a first image of a body cavity; and an imaging system, including a second imaging device having an imager positioned at a distal end thereof and configured to be positioned approximate to said imager of said first imaging device within said body cavity and configured to produce a second image; an elongated member configured to contain said second imaging device; and at least one marker configured to produce registration information in the first image and the second image.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dilator having an expandable member and relates to a dilator and access sheath assembly including a first conduit which includes a wall defining a lumen therethrough and which is sufficiently rigid to dilate tissue in a body vessel; a member coaxially surrounding a first section of the first conduit, where the member is capable of expanding; and a second conduit coaxially surrounding a second section of the first conduit.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for decoding data stored on a data storage medium. A disclosed decoding method and decoder include a radial incoherence (RI) detector that increases the probability of detecting RI and improves the decoding performance in terms of the bit error rate of the decoded signal. RI is detected by comparing an input signal to the decoder against a RI threshold value and generating a RI-type signal. The RI detector may include a filter for filtering out noise and error in the RI-type signal, an adaptive threshold unit that adjusts the RI threshold value based upon the RI-type signal, a transition-based threshold unit that adjusts the RI threshold value based upon each transition in the input signal, or a path-based threshold unit that adjusts the RI threshold value based upon a best surviving path corresponding to the input signal, in combination or alone.