Abstract: A communication headset system (1) for connecting to a two-way communication device (10). The communication headset system (1) comprising an earphone (15) with a speaker (2) for receiving a speaker signal (3) and converting it into speaker sound, a voice microphone (4) for receiving a user's voice and converting it into a voice signal (5). The communication headset system (1) further comprises an ambient microphone (6), arranged at a distance from the voice microphone (4), for receiving ambient sound and converting it into an ambient sound signal (7), and a control circuit (8) for receiving the ambient sound signal (7) and an input signal (12) from the telecommunication device (10), and for transmitting the speaker signal (3) to the speaker (2).

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for predictive caching of content to facilitate instantaneous use of the content. If a user is likely to commence use of a content item through a client, and if the client has available resources to facilitate instantaneous use, the client is configured to predictively cache the content item before the user commences use. In doing so, the client may obtain metadata for the content item and an initial portion of the content item from a server. The client may then initialize various resources to facilitate instantaneous use of the content item by the client based at least in part on the metadata and the initial portion.

Abstract: A network application control system is employed to classify unknown computer network traffic. The system includes a firewall computer with a network filter that filters network traffic generated by endpoint computers running local processes. The system may also include a management computer with an endpoint management server that manages endpoint agents running in the endpoint computers. Unknown network traffic is analyzed to generate a pattern matching signature and a policy recommendation. The policy recommendation may be applied to subsequently received network traffic matching the signature.

Abstract: A communication headset system (1) for connecting to a two-way communication device (10). The communication headset system (1) comprising an earphone (15) with a speaker (2) for receiving a speaker signal (3) and converting it into speaker sound, a voice microphone (4) for receiving a user's voice and converting it into a voice signal (5). The communication headset system (1) further comprises an ambient microphone (6), arranged at a distance from the voice microphone (4), for receiving ambient sound and converting it into an ambient sound signal (7), and a control circuit (8) for receiving the ambient sound signal (7) and an input signal (12) from the telecommunication device (10), and for transmitting the speaker signal (3) to the speaker (2).

Abstract: Provided herein are self-calibrating timing circuits and methods for use in a sync separator. A comparator compares a video signal to a video reference voltage to produce a sliced sync signal that has a frequency that is equal to a scan frequency of a horizontal sync embedded in the video signal. A first converter converts the sliced sync signal to a control signal having an amplitude or magnitude that is inversely proportional to the scan period of the horizontal sync embedded the video signal. A second converter converts the voltage control signal to a timer signal that has timed intervals that are that are inversely proportional to the amplitude or magnitude of the control signal, and thus proportional to the scan period of the horizontal sync embedded in the video signal. These timed intervals produced in accordance with embodiments of the present invention are easily and precisely scalable, allowing them to be used to discriminate various timing features embedded in video signals.

Abstract: Provided herein are self-calibrating timing circuits and methods for use in a sync separator. A comparator compares a video signal to a video reference voltage to produce a sliced sync signal that has a frequency that is equal to a scan frequency of a horizontal sync embedded in the video signal. A first converter converts the sliced sync signal to a control signal having an amplitude or magnitude that is inversely proportional to the scan period of the horizontal sync embedded the video signal. A second converter converts the voltage control signal to a timer signal that has timed intervals that are that are inversely proportional to the amplitude or magnitude of the control signal, and thus proportional to the scan period of the horizontal sync embedded in the video signal. These timed intervals produced in accordance with embodiments of the present invention are easily and precisely scalable, allowing them to be used to discriminate various timing features embedded in video signals.

Abstract: Provided herein are self-calibrating timing circuits and methods for use in a sync separator. A comparator compares a video signal to a video reference voltage to produce a sliced sync signal that has a frequency that is equal to a scan frequency of a horizontal sync embedded in the video signal. A frequency-to-voltage converter converts the sliced sync signal to a voltage control signal having an amplitude that is inversely proportional to the scan period of the horizontal sync embedded the video signal. A voltage-to-timed interval converter that converts the voltage control signal to a timer signal that has timed intervals that are that are inversely proportional to the amplitude of the voltage control signal, and thus proportional to the scan period of the horizontal sync embedded in the video signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing caprolactam by admixture of cyclohexanone oxime to a reaction mixture comprising caprolactam and sulfuric acid using a mixing device, said mixing device comprising (i) a tube through which the reaction mixture can flow, and (ii) channels disposed around the tube, said channels opening into the tube, said process comprising: passing the reaction mixture through the tube, and feeding the cyclohexanone oxime into the reaction mixture through one or more of said channels, wherein Re>5000, Re being the Reynolds number as defined by ?·V·D/?, wherein ?=density (in kg/m3) of the reaction mixture that is fed to the tube V=velocity of the reaction mixture, V being defined as W/A, wherein W is the flow rate (in m3/s) of the reaction mixture that is fed into the tube and A is the cross section area of the tube (in m2) at the level where said channels open into the tube D=diameter of the tube at the level where said channels open into the tube (in m) ?=viscosity of th

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing caprolactam by admixture of cyclohexanone oxime to a reaction mixture comprising caprolactam and sulfuric acid using a mixing device, said mixing device comprising (i) a tube through which the reaction mixture can flow, and (ii) channels disposed around the tube, said channels opening into the tube, said process comprising: passing the reaction mixture through the tube, and feeding the cyclohexanone oxime into the reaction mixture through one or more of said channels, wherein Re>5000, Re being the Reynolds number as defined by ?·V·D/?, wherein ?=density (in kg/m3) of the reaction mixture that is fed to the tube V=velocity of the reaction mixture, V being defined as W/A, wherein W is the flow rate (in m3/s) of the reaction mixture that is fed into the tube and A is the cross section area of the tube (in m2) at the level where said channels open into the tube D=diameter of the tube at the level where said channels open into the tube (in m) ?=viscosity of the

Abstract: A motor vehicle subassembly including a steering wheel body and an airbag module is provided with the airbag module secured to the steering wheel via latching structure at spaced fastening points that allows removal of the module from the steering wheel body by releasing it at one of the fastening points. In this manner, the latching structureneed not be actuated at the other fastening points as well for airbag module removal. In a preferred form, an actuating element such as a spring member is provided for forming part of the latching connection between the steering wheel body and the airbag module. The latching structure can include latching elements at each fastening point having associated elastic elements such as helical springs for securing the airbag module with a prestress to the steering wheel body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating reference voltages for a flat panel display system using a digital to analog converter (DAC) to supply multiple reference voltages to the flat panel display system. The DAC is adapted to accept digital input voltage reference from one of a plurality of registers and to provide an analog output to one of a plurality of sample and hold circuits. A controller selects which one of the plurality of registers is coupled to the DAC input, and selects which one of the plurality of sample and hold circuits is coupled to the DAC output.

Abstract: A motor vehicle subassembly including a steering wheel body and an airbag module is provided with the airbag module secured to the steering wheel via latching means at spaced fastening points that allows removal of the module from the steering wheel body by releasing it at one of the fastening points. In this manner, the latching means need not be actuated at the other fastening points as well for airbag module removal. In a preferred form, an actuating element such as a spring member is provided for forming part of the latching connection between the steering wheel body and the airbag module. The latching means can include latching elements at each fastening point having associated elastic elements such as helical springs for securing the airbag module with a prestress to the steering wheel body.