Abstract: An improved voice recognition system in which a Voice Keyword Table is generated and downloaded from a set-up device to a voice recognition device. The VKT includes visual form data, spoken form data, phonetic format data, and an entry corresponding to a keyword, and TTS-generated voice prompts and voice models corresponding to the phonetic format data. A voice recognition system on the voice recognition device is updated by the set-up device. Furthermore, voice models in the voice recognition device are modified by the set-up device.

Abstract: A pen-type voice computer generating a voice index table and the method thereof. The method comprises recording voice data by a microphone, generating a handwriting index of the voice data by inputting drawing data using a handwriting input device, and associating the handwriting index with the corresponding voice data to generate the voice index table.

Abstract: A pen-type computer includes a pen barrel, a sensor, a primary processor, and a storage device. The pen barrel has a writing tip. The sensor is disposed in the pen barrel, sensing movement of the writing tip and generating a tracking signal corresponding to the movement of the writing tip. The primary processor is disposed in the pen barrel, encoding the tracking signal into data and storing the data in the storage device.

Abstract: Simulation of electromagnetic characteristics of an electrical circuit uses netlist data defining component instances, including layout component instances, and their topological interconnection in an electrical circuit. A circuit simulation is performed using the netlist data, involving use of a model for each layout component instance. An attempt is made to retrieve an existing simulation model of the layout component instance from a database of such layout component simulation models. If no suitable simulation model can be found in the database, an attempt is made to interpolate a new simulation model from among existing simulation models in the database. If interpolation is determined not to be feasible, then an electromagnetic simulation of the layout component instance is performed to develop a new electromagnetic simulation model. This new model is used in the circuit simulation, and added to the database for future use.

Abstract: Techniques to suppress noise from a signal comprised of speech plus noise. In accordance with aspects of the invention, two or more signal detectors (e.g., microphones) are used to detect respective signals having speech and noise components, with the magnitude of each component being dependent on various factors such as the distance between the speech source and the microphone. Signal processing is then used to process the detected signals to generate the desired output signal having predominantly speech with a large portion of the noise removed. The techniques described herein may be advantageously used for both near-field and far-field applications, and may be implemented in various mobile communication devices such as cellular phones.

Abstract: An amplifier circuit responsive to a power mode signal improves efficiency at low power levels without compromising efficiency at high power levels. At low power levels, high impedance is presented with suitable adjustment in the phase of the signal. Also, providing for predistortion linearization improves high power efficiency and switching the predistortion linearizer OFF at low power levels contributes little more than a small insertion loss. The power amplifier also uses a bias circuit incorporating a dual harmonic resonance filter to provide high impedance at a fundamental frequency and low impedance at a second harmonic. These properties are of particularly advantageous since amplifiers in cell-phones are used in low power modes most of the time although they are designed to be most efficient at primarily the highest power levels.

Abstract: A speedometer gear output structure includes a gearbox installed in a motorcycle and holding a driven gear and an output gear for synchronous rotation with the wheels of the motorcycle, an annular magnetic device fastened to the gear shaft of the output gear for synchronous rotation, and a circuit board mounted in the gearbox and holding a sensor corresponding to peripheral magnetic zones of the annular magnetic device for outputting an output signal indicative of the speed of rotation of the output gear.

Abstract: A system for automated processing of encounter and billing data while in a roaming environment, comprising a static system that creates appointment and encounter slots, and reserves a space for data from a missing patient encounter, and a wireless system that includes (1) a handheld device that receives and displays reminders and encounter slot number information; and (2) a handheld device that captures and transmits encounter data to the static system, wherein the static system and the wireless system substantially decrease administrative manual transaction data processing is disclosed. A healthcare transaction method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A healthcare transaction method, comprising: providing a healthcare worker access to a remote central server through a user interface, and providing a payer connection to the server; receiving information from the healthcare professional through the user interface; and providing the healthcare worker automated claim assessment, claim optimization, and claim submission to the payer, based on regularly updated rules; wherein the user interface comprises a data entry device that receives data directly from the healthcare worker, and transmits it to the remote central server. A healthcare system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for capturing stem cells and/or progenitor cells from circulating body fluids such as blood or lymph in vivo and enabling the cells to colonize a specific, localized site for purposes of tissue regeneration or repair, has been developed. The method consists of selecting a site in need of repair or regeneration. Materials which can be used to provide the growth factors or ligands include polymeric matrices having the growth factor or ligands attached thereto, materials releasing growth factor or ligands (such as hydrogels, polymers, fibrin clots), and cells which release or have bound to their surfaces the growth factors or ligands.

Abstract: A motorcycle mileage counter inductor is constructed to include a magnetic device holder mounted in the outer end of the tubular color of the wheel set of a motorcycle's front wheel, an annular magnetic device mounted on the magnetic device holder, the annular magnetic device having a plurality of magnets alternatively abutted against one another in reversed directions, and a sensor formed of a Hall chip and mounted in a cover shell being affixed to the front fork of the motorcycle around the outer end of the tubular collar and electrically connected to the mileage counter and ABS (anti-locking brake system) of the motorcycle through a signal line for detecting the amount of rotation of the motorcycle's front wheel and providing a signal indicative of the amount of rotation of the motorcycle's front wheel to the mileage counter and ABS of the motorcycle.

Abstract: A speedometer gear output structure includes a gearbox installed in a motorcycle and holding a driven gear and an output gear for synchronous rotation with the wheels of the motorcycle, an annular magnetic device fastened to the gear shaft of the output gear for synchronous rotation, and a circuit board mounted in the gearbox and holding a sensor corresponding to peripheral magnetic zones of the annular magnetic device for outputting an output signal indicative of the speed of rotation of the output gear.

Abstract: A fragment of lysozyme which contains a minimum nine amino acid sequence with antiviral, anti-tumor and bactericidal activities but lacking muramidase activity is provided. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing this fragment and methods for treating HIV infection or for inhibiting tumor growth using this fragment as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A front wheel-induced motorcycle mileage counter inductor is constructed to include a magnetic device mounted in the outer end of the center shaft of the front wheel hub of the motorcycle, and a sensor formed of a Hall probe and mounted in a cover shell affixed to the front fork of the motorcycle around the outer end of the center shaft and electrically connected to the mileage counter of the motorcycle through a signal line and adapted to detect the amount of rotation of the magnetic device upon movement of the motorcycle and to output a signal indicative of the amount of rotation of the magnetic device to the mileage counter.

Abstract: Simulation of electromagnetic characteristics of an electrical circuit uses netlist data defining component instances, including layout component instances, and their topological interconnection in an electrical circuit. A circuit simulation is performed using the netlist data, involving use of a model for each said layout component instance. An attempt is made to retrieve an existing simulation model of the layout component instance from a database of such layout component simulation models. If no suitable simulation model can be found in the database, an attempt is made to interpolate a new simulation model from among existing simulation models in the database. If interpolation is determined not to be feasible, then an electromagnetic simulation of the layout component instance is performed to develop a new electromagnetic simulation model. This new model is used in the circuit simulation, and added to the database for future use.

Abstract: A motorcycle stand control mechanism is constructed to include a rotor rotatable with the transmission line of the cable of the mileage meter of the motorcycle in which the motorcycle stand control mechanism is installed, a rotary driven member fixedly fastened to one end of the rotor, the rotary driven member having a plurality of magnets alternatively arranged around the periphery thereof in reversed direction, and a fixedly circuit board provided near one side of the rotary driven member, the circuit board having sensor adapted to act with the magnets and to output a corresponding control signal to turn the motorcycle stand of the motorcycle subject to the status of the rotary driven member.

Abstract: A motorcycle stand control mechanism is constructed to include a rotor rotatable with the transmission line of the cable of the mileage meter of the motorcycle in which the motorcycle stand control mechanism is installed, a rotary driven member fixedly fastened to one end of the rotor, the rotary driven member having a plurality of magnets alternatively arranged around the periphery thereof in reversed direction, and a fixedly circuit board provided near one side of the rotary driven member, the circuit board having sensor means adapted to act with the magnets and to output a corresponding control signal to turn the motorcycle stand of the motorcycle subject to the status of the rotary driven member.

Abstract: Techniques for suppressing noise from a signal comprised of speech plus noise. A first signal detector (e.g., a microphone) provides a first signal comprised of a desired component plus an undesired component. A second signal detector (e.g., a sensor) provides a second signal comprised mostly of an undesired component. The adaptive canceller removes a portion of the undesired component in the first signal that is correlated with the undesired component in the second signal and provides an intermediate signal. The voice activity detector provides a control signal indicative of non-active time periods whereby the desired component is detected to be absent from the intermediate signal. The noise suppression unit suppresses the undesired component in the intermediate signal based on a spectrum modification technique and provides an output signal having a substantial portion of the desired component and with a large portion of the undesired component removed.

Abstract: Techniques to suppress noise from a signal comprised of speech plus noise. In accordance with aspects of the invention, two or more signal detectors (e.g., microphones) are used to detect respective signals having speech and noise components, with the magnitude of each component being dependent on various factors such as the distance between the speech source and the microphone. Signal processing is then used to process the detected signals to generate the desired output signal having predominantly speech with a large portion of the noise removed. The techniques described herein may be advantageously used for both near-field and far-field applications, and may be implemented in various mobile communication devices such as cellular phones.

Abstract: A vehicle motion detector and control device arrangement includes a casing, a rotor rotated with the transmission line of the cable of the mileage meter of the motor vehicle in the casing, a rotary driven member revolvably supported on a damping oil in an annular end chamber of the rotary member and maintained in the middle position by magnetic expulsive force, and switch means mounted outside the casing and induced by a magnet at the rotary driven member to turn on a control device of the motor vehicle upon operation of the motor vehicle.