Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing complex digital filters. According to one aspect of the invention, a method for performing a complex digital filter is described. The complex digital filter is performed using a set of data samples and a set of complex coefficients. In addition, the complex digital filter is performed using a inner and outer loop. The outer loop steps through a number of corresponding relationships between the set of complex coefficients and the set of data samples. The inner loop steps thorough each complex coefficient in the set of complex coefficients. Within the inner loop, the data sample corresponding to the current complex coefficient (the complex coefficient currently identified by the inner loop) is determined according to the current corresponding relationship (the corresponding relationship currently identified by the outer loop). Then, in response to receiving an instruction, eight data elements are read and used to generate a currently calculated complex number.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid sequences from LEAFY COTYLEDON1 (LEC1) genes encoding LEC1 polypeptides which comprise a CCAAT binding factor domain and which modulate embryo development in plants. The nucleic acids are useful in inducing ectopic development of embryonic tissue or in modulating embryo development in transgenic plants.

Abstract: In order to design a multipole electrical connector (1) with double locking of the contact portions (2) by a finger (7) engaging in the contact portion (2) and by a thrust element (10) which can be inserted laterally in a housing (3) of insulating material, in such a way that the housing (3) of insulating material and the contact portion (2) in the insertion region are protected against damage, the thrust element (10) consists of a locking comb (11) and a cover plate (12) which are connected to each other in one piece by integrally formed transverse webs (13).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental matrix band used during tooth restoration procedures. The matrix bands have a smooth interior side which is placed in contact with the tooth requiring restoration. The exterior side a frictional engagement surface which is at least a portion of its surface that is configured to provide increased friction. Such a matrix band is placed around a tooth to be restored with the frictional engagement surface facing the embrasure or space between the teeth. A dental wedge can then be inserted into the embrasure against the frictional engagement surface to hold the dental matrix band stationary with respect to the tooth being restored. The frictional engagement surface is sufficiently rough that dental wedges are much less likely to slip out of an embrasure once positioned against the frictional engagement surface, thereby ensuring that a matrix band will be securely held in place by a dental wedge to enable the practioner to confidently proceed with the restoration.

Abstract: A dispensing system for dispensing first and second materials to a desired location within the mouth of a patient, includes: (i) a two-part material delivery system; (ii) a hollow delivery tip configured to deliver material to a specific location within a patient's mouth; and (iii) a hollow, flexible adaptor configured to flexible couple the delivery tip in fluid communication with the two-part material delivery system. The flexible adaptor enables the practitioner to move the delivery tip to a specific location within the patient's mouth without requiring that the delivery system be moved adjacent the mouth. Thus, the flexible adaptor enables a practitioner to deliver freshly mixed first and second materials to a specific desired location within the mouth of a patient.

Abstract: An automated transaction processing system implements a method for tracking information regarding electronic transactions received by an automated transaction processing system. The method includes the steps of initializing an output file and receiving multiple messages related to a transaction. Each of the messages has several parameters, at least one of which is alphabetic or alphanumeric. The method also includes the steps of converting the associated parameters to a comma separated variable (CSV) format, storing the associated parameters in the CSV format in the output file, and transferring the output file to a database.

Abstract: A mixing adaptor enables a material to be transferred from a first delivery means to a second delivery means and enables another material to be transferred from the second syringe to the first delivery means. The adaptor has (i) a hollow main body having a first end, a second end, an interior surface and an exterior surface; and (ii) a septum positioned within the interior surface of the main body. A first channel is defined by a first portion of the interior surface of the main body and by a first side of the septum. The first channel has a primary opening at the first end of the main body and a secondary opening at the second end of the main body. A second channel is defined by a second portion of the interior surface of the main body and by a second side of the septum. The second channel has a primary opening at the second end of the main body and a secondary opening at the first end of the main body.

Abstract: A mixing adaptor enables a material to be transferred from a first delivery means to a second delivery means and enables another material to be transferred from the second delivery means to the first delivery means. The adaptor has (i) a hollow main body having a first end, a second end, an interior surface and an exterior surface; and (ii) a septum positioned within the interior surface of the main body. A first channel is defined by a first portion of the interior surface of the main body and by a first side of the septum. The first channel has a primary opening at the first end of the main body and a secondary opening at the second end of the main body. A second channel is defined by a second portion of the interior surface of the main body and by a second side of the septum. The second channel has a primary opening at the second end of the main body and a secondary opening at the first end of the main body.

Abstract: An audiological screening and testing method for newborns and infants employing audiological screening via statistical phase analysis of otoacoustic emissions in response to acoustic stimuli.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement is provided for operating a high pressure discharge lamp with a lamp current which, in successive periods, has opposite polarities. The lamp is provided with at least two main electrodes being spaced an electrode distance from each other. The circuit arrangement includes input terminals for connection to a supply source, output terminals for connection to the high pressure discharge lamp, and an element, coupled to the input terminals, for supplying the lamp current to the high pressure discharge lamp, which current, in successive periods, has a predetermined shape. The circuit arrangement is provided with an element for detecting a first parameter indicative of the electrode distance and forming a first signal dependent on the first parameter and with an element for reshaping the lamp current, in successive periods, in dependence of the thus formed first signal.

Abstract: In the production of a screen-printing stencil, a covering layer is applied to only some regions of a fine-mesh screen in accordance with a desired printing pattern. In this case, for the application of the covering layer, the screen is closed on the rear side by a support, so that the passage of covering liquid through the screen is prevented, which leads to qualitatively high-grade patterns.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for staggering execution of an instruction. According to one embodiment of the invention, a single macro instruction is received wherein the single macro instruction specifies at least two logical registers and wherein the two logical registers respectively store a first and second packed data operands having corresponding data elements. An operation specified by the single macro instruction is then performed independently on a first and second plurality of the corresponding data elements from said first and second packed data operands at different times using the same circuit to independently generate a first and second plurality of resulting data elements. The first and second plurality of resulting data elements are stored in a single logical register as a third packed data operand.

Abstract: A paper web impregnated with a liquid resin and following impregnation is coated with an abrasive particle containing coating mass or composition and then dried before a liquid resin is applied which does not contain the abrasive particles. The web is then finally dried and the resulting paper is particularly suitable as a cover sheet in the hot pressing of laminates since it minimizes wear of the laminate press.

Abstract: The invention concerns a ground effect vehicle comprising hydrofoils or hydrofoil outer parts (18) which can pivot about a parallel line relative to the longitudinal axis of the body in order to increase the speed range when flying close the ground. In addition, the hydrofoils and the body can be provided with trailing edge flaps (19) which are articulated so as to pivot about a horizontal axis and, depending on the selected angle of incidence of the hydrofoils or hydrofoil parts, can be controlled as lift-increasing ailerons or flippers.

Abstract: UV-curable coating compositions containing urethane acrylates prepared from hydroxyalkyl acrylates and low-viscosity polyisocyanates having isocyanurate groups, low-viscosity acrylic ester components as reactive diluents, initiators, and optionally solvents and/or other known additives, and their use for coating molded articles of thermoplastic polycarbonates.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of controlling endosperm development in plants.

Abstract: A system for adjusting late collision slot time is provided in a network interface having a media access control (MAC) engine that performs collision detection. The MAC engine comprises a MAC transmit block that transmits frames via a media independent interface (MII) to an ektemal physical layer device (PHY) coupled to the MII, and a MAC receive block for receiving frames from the PHY. A MAC control register is configured for storing ablate collision time slot adjustment value used to adjust the late collision slot time. The late collision time slot adjustment value is programmed to compensate for variations in internal delays of PHYs that may be connected to the MII.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dial, in particular for a timepiece, formed of a solar cell including a substrate, at least one plurality of superposed layers defining at least one n-i-p or p-i-n element and a conductive layer forming a first electrode arranged to be exposed to luminous radiation, characterised in that said electrode is formed of a partially reflective metal layer.

Abstract: The form (1) is distinguished in that the integrated detachable card (2) is connected to the material surrounding it at least partly along its external margin in the form by an as [sic] bridge, the material thickness along the bridge being continuously less than the overall thickness of the form. The bridge is preferably formed by a part layer (9), all the remaining part layers (10-13) being severed. The card can be constructed simply, with plastification on one or both sides, as a vignette and/or as a so-called butterfly card. In addition, it may also be part of a self-adhesive label or may contain one.