Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include methods and systems for simultaneous rendering of multiple multi-media presentations, including videos, which include both video or graphics signals that are rendered for visual display as well as audio signals that are broadcast through loudspeakers. In certain embodiments of the present invention, each video signal of a set of simultaneously displayed videos is rendered by a processing component for visual display within a separate video-display frame at a location on the screen of a visual-display device different from the locations of other video-display frames. The audio signal of each video is processed by the processing component to generate a spatial-audio signal that is perceived, by a user or viewer, to emanate from a position in space corresponding to the location of the video-display frame in which the video signal is rendered.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for producing a composite clock signal with optimized stability characteristics from individual clocks which have different stabilities or variances. The composite clock signal includes weighted individual clock signals. In a first (PPN) case, an optimum composite clock is a scale-factor-weighted linear combination of clock signals. In another (non-PPN) case, the optimum stable composite clock is the output of a linear filter of the input clocks signals. Both the phases and frequencies of the individual clocks over time are estimated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for treating femoral fractures, wherein a polyaxial cross member is employed to accommodate a wide range of angles and anteversions/retroversions in the femur, and different securing mechanisms can also be employed to hold and retain such polyaxial cross member in place at the desired orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed or producing a network of composite clocks with optimized stability characteristics from individual clocks that are part of a network wherein not all clocks are in communication with each other. By communicating information among the clocks in the network, each clock can construct its best estimate of composite time based upon all clocks in the network. The clocks that do not directly communicate with a specific clock are partitioned into disjoint groups for which the interclock measurements are compressed by a neighboring clock into a single composite clock. Each clock measures its time against the raw time of the clocks with which it is in direct communication and also inputs to its filter correction data for each of these composite clocks. The composite clock algorithm employed is dependent on the stability characteristics of the clocks in the network.

Abstract: A control system/method for an at least partially automated transmission system (100) includes means to determine engine fueling required to cause a gross engine output torque (TEG (for zero flywheel torque)) resulting in zero flywheel torque (TFW=0). The engine (102) is caused to be fueled to the level required to cause zero flywheel torque at certain predetermined conditions, such as, for example, when disengaging a currently engaged ratio or during throttle recovery.

Abstract: A control system/method for an at least partially automated transmission system (100) includes means to determine engine fueling required to cause a gross engine output torque (TEG (for zero flywheel torque)) resulting in zero flywheel torque (TFW=0). The engine (102) is caused to be fueled to the level required to cause zero flywheel torque at certain predetermined conditions, such as, for example, when disengaging a currently engaged ratio or during throttle recovery.

Abstract: A control system/method for an at least partially automated transmission system (100) includes means to determine engine fueling required to cause a gross engine output torque (TEG (for zero flywheel torque)) resulting in zero flywheel torque (TFW=0). The engine (102) is caused to be fueled to the level required to cause zero flywheel torque at certain predetermined conditions, such as, for example, when disengaging a currently engaged ratio or during throttle recovery.

Abstract: A control system/method for an at least partially automated transmission system (100) includes means to determine engine fueling required to cause a gross engine output torque (TEG (for zero flywheel torque)) resulting in zero flywheel torque (TFW=0). The engine (102) is caused to be fueled to the level required to cause zero flywheel torque at certain predetermined conditions, such as, for example, when disengaging a currently engaged ratio or during throttle recovery.

Abstract: A semi-automatic shift implementation system (100) for a lever-shifted mechanical transmission (10) includes an intent-to-shift sensor (122), such as an intent-to-shift button (120). Upon sensing an intent to shift, a controller (146) will cause the engine to be fueled to minimize torque-lock conditions at jaw clutches to be disengaged.

Abstract: A semi-automatic shift implementation system (100) for a manually lever (57) shifted, splitter-type transmission (10). Lever shifts are semi-automatically implemented by automatic splitter shifting and, upon sensing transmission neutral, automatic control of engine fueling to cause substantially synchronous conditions for engagement of a target ratio.