Abstract: A method of providing physics data within a game program or simulation using a hardware-based physics processing unit having unique architecture designed to efficiently calculate physics related data.

Abstract: A coiling device (1) for coiling or uncoiling a strip (2), has at least one coiler (5), an optional drive roll (7) associated with the coiler (5), and a control device (10) for the coiler (5) and the optional drive roll (7). The control device (10) operates the coiling device (1) in such a way that a current strip temperature and/or a current microstructure property of the strip is/are determined by taking measurements or calculating a model, the control device (10) determines a current desired torque value (MH,MR) from the actual value or a variable derived therefrom, and the control device (10) operates the coiler (5) and the optional drive roll (7) by the current desired torque value (MH,MR). The coiling device (1) has the advantage of improving the coiling quality as well as the strip quality in terms of the strip thickness and width.

Abstract: A system, such as a PC, incorporating a dedicated physics processing unit adapted to generate physics data for use within a physics simulation or game animation. The hardware-based physics processing unit is characterized by a unique architecture designed to efficiently calculate physics data, including multiple, parallel floating point operations.

Abstract: A hardware-based physics processing unit having unique architecture designed to efficiently calculate physics data.

Abstract: A method of providing physics data within a game program or simulation using a hardware-based physics processing unit having unique architecture designed to efficiently calculate physics related data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for continuously conveying shear-sensitive fluids, in particular polymer latices or plastics dispersions, which is accompanied by the taking of samples and the processing and analysis thereof, to a device for implementing the process and to a new double-long-stroke reciprocating pump.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for dynamically controlling data flow on a bi-directional data bus. Windows of time on the bus are divided between input, output, and pointer transactions. The number of input transactions relative to the number of output transactions is dynamically determined as a function of an input/output bias factor. Input transactions are written to a plurality of input queues (IQs) over the bus, and output transactions are read from a plurality of output queues (OQs) over the bus. The IQ receiving an input transaction is selected at least in part according to the occupancies of the IQs relative to a threshold occupancy. The number of output transactions allocated to an OQ during a window is determined as a function of that OQ's occupancy. Pointer transactions comprise reading or writing two copies of the pertinent pointers to prevent pointer corruption resulting from simultaneous pointer read/write accesses.

Abstract: A multi-channel packet switching apparatus having traffic flow controlling and checking functions which is capable of simply controlling the system and having a simpler construction by concurrently performing a cell copy function and a cell routing function for providing a multi-casting function.

Abstract: A current measuring module for a starter device of an internal combustion engine has a measuring device which measures a starter current of a starter motor, a soft-iron core which at least partly surrounds a conductor carrying a starter current and carries a magnetic field sensor, and control electronics controlled by the magnetic field sensor and generating a control signal for switching off the starter motor when a switch-off current of the starter motor is reached.

Abstract: A continuous process for the manufacture of impact resistant polymers is disclosed. The process comprise polymerization of a reaction mixture containing vinylaromatic monomers in the presence of soluble rubber and entails shearing at least some of said mixture at a rate of more than 30000 1/s using a device having no rotating parts. The resulting product is characterized in its low gloss and improved impact properties.

Abstract: A solenoid valve with pressure limitation for motor vehicle brake systems with slip control. The solenoid valve has a seat valve with the valve seat, valve element and restoring spring, which holds the seat valve in an open position. The valve element is fastened on a valve tappet, which is axially displaceable in a valve housing and is transferred into a seat-valve-closed position by an electromagnet when the electromagnet is supplied with current. In the valve-closed position, there acts a pressure-limiting spring, which fixes the valve-opening pressure of the seat valve. To achieve a structurally simple valve design with the advantage of simple and accurate setting and adjustment and also of simplified forward assembly of the solenoid valve, the valve tappet is subdivided into first and second tappet elements which are coaxial to each other and relatively displaceable, of which the first tappet element bears the valve element and the second tappet element can be driven by the electromagnet.

Abstract: Layers containing silicon and oxygen are formed by means of low pressure chemical vapor deposition. As a source for silicon and oxygen, tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) is used which is drawn into the low pressure area of the deposition apparatus in liquid form and evaporated there. If necessary, oxygen is introduced into the low pressure area. The reactants are directed into the reaction zone which has been heated to a predetermined temperature, and reacted there. The reaction product is deposited onto the substrates provided therein. If the deposited layer is to comprise still further elements, liquid substances containing such elements are mixed with the liquid TEOS prior to being drawn into the evaporating area, in a ratio adapted to the desired layer composition. Both with respect to layer thickness and composition the layers deposited are highly homogeneous.

Abstract: An improved container in form of a barrel, drum can or the like, specifically a sheet metal container. The circumferential wall of the container is provided with horizontally extending corrugations or beads, respectively, and vertically extending corrugations. The vertically extending corrugations are ordered in groupwise spaced arrangements. Such container has improved loading characteristics in the axial and circumferential direction thereof and has an improved impact resistance.

Abstract: Urinary and intestinal tract excrement, such as from a stoma patient, is thickened by admixture with a cross-linked water-swellable polymer, preferably including (meth)acrylic acid, nitrile and/or amide units. A hydrophilic adsorption agent such as silicic acid may also be included along with perfume materials, binders and/or enzyme inhibitors. By thickening, it prevents sloshing of the contents, reduces odors and facilitates ultimate disposal.