Abstract: The present spin finish composition comprises at least about 10 percent by weight based on the spin finish composition of components (a) and (b) having the formula R1—(CO)x—O—(CH(R2)—CH2—O)y—(CO)z—R3 wherein each of R1 and R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or an alkyl group having from one to 22 carbon atoms or an alkylene hydroxy group having from one to 22 carbon atoms, x is zero or one, R2 may vary within component (a) or component (b) and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or an alkyl group having from one to four carbon atoms, y is zero, or from one to 25, and z is zero or one, in component (a), x and z are equal to zero and the average molecular weight of component (a) is less than or equal to 1,900 and if R2 varies, component (a) is a random copolymer; and in component (b), at least x or z is equal to one or component (b) is a complex polyoxyethylene glyceride-containing compound having greater than 10 polyoxyethylene units; up to about five percent by weight ba

Abstract: One embodiment is a method for use in a system comprising a plurality of software applications relating to healthcare and a context manager to facilitate sharing of a context between at least two of them, the context comprising a plurality of subjects including a patient subject and a user subject. The software applications comprise a first application and a target application, wherein the target application has no natively programmed capability to share the context. The method comprises providing a manipulator program that provides the target application with the capability to share the context. Another embodiment is a method for use in a system comprising a target computer having a user interface hosting environment and a target application executing thereon. The method comprises providing a manipulator program that hooks into the user interface hosting environment to provide inputs to the target application substantially simultaneously with inputs provided from a user.

Abstract: A spin finish which enhances yarn processability and contributes to improved yarn performance. The spin finish is advantageous when compared with conventional spin finishes applied to industrial yarn because the present spin finish enhances yarn processability as evidenced by low forming, improved mechanical quality at lower amounts of spin finish per yarn, improved mechanical quality at higher draw ratios, and minimal depositing. It also improves yarn performance as evidenced by improved strength and wicking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a memory device which enables a greater amount of time to read data into a buffer. In particular, a memory device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a delay-locked loop circuit having a plurality of delay elements and a synchronization circuit coupled to the delay-locked loop circuit. The synchronization circuit also receives a synchronization enable signal and outputs a plurality of enable signals, including an enable signal coupled to an output circuit. Because the enable signal coupled to the output circuit is synchronized with the read signal, it is possible to provide more time to read data into the buffer. According to another aspect of the present invention, a method of reading data from a memory device couples a synchronization enable signal to a synchronization circuit. An external clock signal is also coupled to a delay-locked loop circuit.

Abstract: In a scalable driver device having a plurality of driver stages whose outputs are connected to a common terminal contact for providing a common output signal, drive parameters of the driver stages, individually or in groups, are so dimensioned that the difference of the edge rise times and/or fall times of the output signal from one active driver stage to the next driver stage to be activated is substantially equal to the difference of the edge rise times and/or fall times from a next activated driver stage to the one activated after that.

Abstract: A circuit configuration for processing data, particularly a semiconductor memory chip, has a control circuit for setting a phase or frequency relationship between two signals. A digital counter detects a phase or frequency difference between the two signals, and the counter reading is used for regulating the phase or frequency relationship. Trials have shown that the counter reading indicates an operating state in the circuit configuration and therefore represents a simple signal for assessing the operating state of the circuit configuration. Preferably, the counter reading is taken as a basis for adjusting the speed or power of time-critical or performance-critical circuit parts in the circuit configuration so that an operating state with an intermediate switching speed is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (10) and a method for adjusting the slope times of one or more drivers (90) in such a way that the adjustment is essentially independent of external conditions. The invention also relates to a driver circuit. The arrangement (10) is provided with a device (20) for detecting the time history of an output voltage that is output and supplied to a load (12) by means of the driver/s (90). The measured time values are converted into an output voltage value in a device (36) for converting the measured time history of the output voltage. Moreover, a device (40) for generating a reference voltage value is provided. The device (40) is connected to a device (60) for predetermining a desired slope time for the driver/s (90), whereby the slope time is essentially independent of external conditions.

Abstract: The present spin finish composition comprises at least about 10 percent by weight based on the spin finish composition of components (a) and (b) having the formula R1—(CO)x—O—(CH(R2)—CH2—O)y—(CO)z—R3 wherein each of R1 and R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or an alkyl group having from one to 22 carbon atoms or an alkylene hydroxy group having from one to 22 carbon atoms, x is zero or one, R2 may vary within component (a) or component (b) and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or an alkyl group having from one to four carbon atoms, y is zero, or from one to 25, and z is zero or one, in component (a), x and z are equal to zero and the average molecular weight of component (a) is less than or equal to 1,900 and if R2 varies, component (a) is a random copolymer; and in component (b), at least x or z is equal to one or component (b) is a complex polyoxyethylene glyceride-containing compound having greater than 10 polyoxyethylene u

Abstract: A spin finish which enhances yarn processability and contributes to improved yarn performance. The spin finish is advantageous when compared with conventional spin finishes applied to industrial yarn because the present spin finish enhances yarn processability as evidenced by low forming, improved mechanical quality at lower amounts of spin finish per yarn, improved mechanical quality at higher draw ratios, and minimal depositing. It also improves yarn performance as evidenced by improved strength and wicking.

Abstract: A method for operating a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine. In the method, the operation of the motor vehicle is influenced as a function of at least one operating parameter determined during an operating time of the motor vehicle. In order to take wear and tear of the motor vehicle and the internal combustion engine into consideration, an operating parameter suitable for determining wear and tear of the motor vehicle is detected, a value corresponding to the wear and tear is determined, and the operation of the motor vehicle is adjusted according to the determined value.

Abstract: A method for driving a plurality of circuit units to be controlled includes applying a control signal to a control signal connection unit and an activation signal to an activation connection unit. A hold signal is the generated on the in response to the activation signal. This hold signal is combined with the control signal to obtain a modified control signal, which is then made available at an output.

Abstract: An output driver circuit includes a delay device disposed between a signal input and a driver device. The input signal to the driver device can be delayed by a predetermined value with the delay device. The signal amplitude of the output signal from the driver device is compared, in a comparison device, with the signal amplitude of a reference signal at a predetermined time. The time delay for the input signal to the driver device is then set on the basis of the comparison result. A method for adjusting a driver device is also provided.

Abstract: A delay adjustment circuit for decreasing a phase shift between a system clock and a feedback clock from a semiconductor's internal clock. The circuit includes a difference-pulse generator that provides an interim clock 180 degrees out of phase with the feedback clock when the feedback clock is leading the system clock, and equal to the feedback clock otherwise. The difference-pulse generator also provides a difference-pulse signal that is at logic high for a period of time by which the system clock and an inversion of the interim clock are phase shifted. The circuit also includes a delay control unit and a delay unit which delay the interim clock by the period of time. The resulting delayed interim clock, which is 180 degrees out of phase with the system clock, is inverted to provide an internal clock in phase with the system clock.

Abstract: A delay adjustment circuit for decreasing a phase shift between a system clock and a feedback clock from a semiconductor's internal clock. The circuit includes a difference-pulse generator that provides an interim clock 180 degrees out of phase with the feedback clock when the feedback clock is leading the system clock, and equal to the feedback clock otherwise. The difference-pulse generator also provides a difference-pulse signal that is at logic high for a period of time by which the system clock and an inversion of the interim clock are phase shifted. The circuit also includes a delay control unit and a delay unit which delay the interim clock by the period of time. The resulting delayed interim clock, which is 180 degrees out of phase with the system clock, is inverted to provide an internal clock in phase with the system clock.

Abstract: A spin finish applied to industrial yarn. It enhances yarn processability as evidenced by low fuming, improved mechanical quality at lower amounts of spin finish per yarn, improved mechanical quality at higher draw ratios, and minimal depositing. It improves yarn performance as evidenced by improved strength and wicking.

Abstract: In a method of joining two members (1,8) of a vehicle seat, of which a first member (1) includes at least one projection, and a second member (8) at least one receptacle, wherein the two members (1,8) are joined by inserting the projection into the receptacle and subsequently welded, welding occurs on the side of the second member (8) facing away from the first member (1) inside the receptacle, which is designed and constructed as a through bore.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (10) and a method for adjusting the slope times of one or more drivers (90) in such a way that the adjustment is essentially independent of external conditions. The invention also relates to a driver circuit. The arrangement (10) is provided with a device (20) for detecting the time history of an output voltage that is output and supplied to a load (12) by means of the driver/s (90). The measured time values are converted into an output voltage value in a device (30) for converting the measured time history of the output voltage. Moreover, a device (40) for generating a reference voltage value is provided. Said device (40) is connected to a device (60) for predetermining a desired slope time for the driver/s (90), whereby said slope time is essentially independent of external conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surfactant combination containing (a) one or more alkyl ether sulphates, (b) at least one quaternary ammonium compound of formula (I) which result in a substantial improvement in drying and draining quality, and optionally (c) 0-50% of one or more alkyl and/or aryl sulphonates, (d) 0-15% of one or more alkyl sulphates and/or (e) 0-20% one of more amphoteric surfactants. The surfactant combination can be used as a component of an aqueous, liquid agent for cleaning hard surfaces, particularly crockery.

Abstract: A circuit configuration for processing data, particularly a semiconductor memory chip, has a control circuit for setting a phase or frequency relationship between two signals. A digital counter detects a phase or frequency difference between the two signals, and the counter reading is used for regulating the phase or frequency relationship. Trials have shown that the counter reading indicates an operating state in the circuit configuration and therefore represents a simple signal for assessing the operating state of the circuit configuration. Preferably, the counter reading is taken as a basis for adjusting the speed or power of time-critical or performance-critical circuit parts in the circuit configuration so that an operating state with an intermediate switching speed is obtained.

Abstract: In a scalable driver device having a plurality of driver stages whose outputs are connected to a common terminal contact for providing a common output signal, drive parameters of the driver stages, individually or in groups, are so dimensioned that the difference of the edge rise times and/or fall times of the output signal from one active driver stage to the next driver stage to be activated is substantially equal to the difference of the edge rise times and/or fall times from a next activated driver stage to the one activated after that.