Abstract: It is an object of the disclosed technique to provide a novel method and system for shared concurrent access to a memory cell. In accordance with the disclosed technique, there is thus provided a system for shared concurrent access to a memory cell, which includes at least one shared memory cell, an evaluator and a plurality of processing agents coupled to the input of the evaluator. The evaluator is further coupled with the at least one memory cell. The evaluator is configured to evaluate an expression for performing multiple concurrent composite assignments on the at least one shared memory cell. The evaluator further allows each of the plurality of processing agents to perform concurrent composite assignments on the at least one shared memory cell. The composite assignments do not include a read operation of the at least one shared memory cell by the plurality of processing agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a submersible having one or more sensors configured to collect a signal from an interior area of a liquid carrying channel, and a processor configured to obtain the signal from the one or more sensors, calculate a diameter and a circumference of the liquid carrying channel according to the signal. determine whether an irregularity is present on an inner surface of the liquid carrying channel according to the diameter and the circumference, and generate a notification to notify an irregularity has been detected on the inner surface.

Abstract: The teachings herein relate to thermal shielding devices for reducing and/or delaying heating of a region near a heat source. The thermal shielding device is preferably formed of a composite material. The composite material preferably has a core layer that is generally thermally insulating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a thermoplastic polymer and a metallic filler and to light weight composite materials, which comprise a metallic layer and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The filled polymeric material preferably is an extruded sheet. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures and/or welded to other metal materials using conventional welding techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a polymer and a filler distributed within the polymer, and to light weight composites which comprise at least a pair of metallic layers and a polymeric layer interposed between the pair of metallic layers, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials. The composite materials may be employed in an automotive part. Preferred composite materials include one or any combination of the following features: metallic fibers, ribbon fibers; or a polyolefin.

Abstract: It is an object of the disclosed technique to provide a novel method and system for shared concurrent access to a memory cell. In accordance with the disclosed technique, there is thus provided a system for shared concurrent access to a memory cell, which includes at least one shared memory cell, an evaluator and a plurality of processing agents coupled to the input of the evaluator. The evaluator is further coupled with the at least one memory cell. The evaluator is configured to evaluate an expression for performing multiple concurrent composite assignments on the at least one shared memory cell. The evaluator further allows each of the plurality of processing agents to perform concurrent composite assignments on the at least one shared memory cell. The composite assignments do not include a read operation of the at least one shared memory cell by the plurality of processing agents.

Abstract: A system for monitoring media exposure is provided. The system includes a remote device configured to receive a sample audio signal, to extract at least one unique parameter of the sample audio signal and to form a first dataset including data related to a presence of the unique parameter; a central device configured to receive the first dataset from the remote device, and to obtain at least one second dataset related to a presence of at least one unique parameter extracted from a media audio signal received from at least one media source; wherein the central device is further configured to evaluate correspondence between the first dataset and the second dataset and to collect data related to exposure of the remote device to the at least one media audio signal in accordance with the correspondence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a thermoplastic polymer and a metallic filler and to light weight composite materials, which comprise a metallic layer and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The filled polymeric material preferably is an extruded sheet. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures and/or welded to other metal materials using conventional welding techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a thermoplastic polymer and a metallic filler and to light weight composite materials, which comprise a metallic layer and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The filled polymeric material preferably is an extruded sheet. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures and/pr welded to other metal materials using conventional welding techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a polymer and a filler distributed within the polymer, and to light weight composites which comprise at least a pair of metallic layers and a polymeric layer interposed between the pair of metallic layers, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials. The composite materials may be employed in an automotive part. Preferred composite materials include one or any combination of the following features: metallic fibers, ribbon fibers; or a polyolefin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a polymer and a filler distributed within the polymer, and to light weight composites which comprise at least a pair of metallic layers and a polymeric layer interposed between the pair of metallic layers, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials. The composite materials may be employed in an automotive part. Preferred composite materials include one or any combination of the following features: metallic fibers, ribbon fibers; or a polyolefin.

Abstract: A system for monitoring media exposure is provided. The system includes a remote device configured to receive a sample audio signal, to extract at least one unique parameter of the sample audio signal and to form a first dataset including data related to a presence of the unique parameter; a central device configured to receive the first dataset from the remote device, and to obtain at least one second dataset related to a presence of at least one unique parameter extracted from a media audio signal received from at least one media source; wherein the central device is further configured to evaluate correspondence between the first dataset and the second dataset and to collect data related to exposure of the remote device to the at least one media audio signal in accordance with the correspondence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a thermoplastic polymer and a metallic filler and to light weight composite materials, which comprise a metallic layer and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The filled polymeric material preferably is an extruded sheet. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures and/pr welded to other metal materials using conventional welding techniques.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials 16 including a thermoplastic polymer 18 and a metallic fiber 20 and to light weight composite materials 10, 12 which comprise a metallic layer 14 and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material 16. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials using conventional welding techniques. The composites exhibit resistance to delamination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to light weight composite materials which comprise a metallic layer and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing a filled thermoplastic polymer which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a metallic fiber. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials using a resistance welding process such as resistance spot welding. The invention also relates to methods for producing a sheet of the polymeric layer.

Abstract: The invention is directed at composite materials, articles including the composite materials, and methods for producing and using them. The composite material include regions that differ in one or more properties. The composite material generally includes a first metallic sheet, a second metallic sheet; one or more metallic inserts interposed between the first and second metallic sheets; and a polymeric layer (e.g., a core layer) interposed between the first and second metallic sheets. The polymeric layer preferably includes a thermoplastic polymer. Preferably, the composite material includes a first region having an insert interposed between the metallic sheets so that the first region (relative to the second region) has a high tensile strength, a high thickness, a high density, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to light weight composite materials which comprise a metallic layer and a polymeric layer, the polymeric layer containing a filled thermoplastic polymer which includes a thermoplastic polymer and a metallic fiber. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials using a resistance welding process such as resistance spot welding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a polymer and a filler distributed within the polymer, and to light weight composites which comprise at least a pair of metallic layers and a polymeric layer interposed between the pair of metallic layers, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials. The composite materials may be employed in an automotive part. Preferred composite materials include one or any combination of the following features: metallic fibers, ribbon fibers; or a polyolefin.

Abstract: A detection system is provided for detecting a musical note played on a string instrument having a fretboard provided with a plurality of conductive frets and conductive strings. The system includes at least one conductor coupled to each of the frets; an inverter having a first terminal coupled to the conductor and a second terminal coupled to the conductive string, the inverter being configured to logically invert a signal transmitted therethrough, such that when the conductive string is pressed against one of the frets allowing thereby for a signal to be transmitted therethrough, the signal is sequentially inverted between two logical states at a frequency being dependent on the distance between the inverter and the fret; a frequency detector configured to measure the frequency; and a controller configured for determining the location of the fret along the fretboard in accordance with the frequency, and to thereby detect the musical note.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric materials including a polymer and a mass of metallic fibers distributed within the polymer, and to light weight composites which comprise at least a pair of metallic layers and a polymeric layer interposed between the pair of metallic layers, the polymeric layer containing the filled polymeric material. The composite materials of the present invention may be formed using conventional stamping equipment at ambient temperatures. Composite materials of the present invention may also be capable of being welded to other metal materials using a resistance welding process such as resistance spot welding. Preferred composite materials include one or any combination of the following features: metallic fibers that are ribbon fibers; a polymer selected from a polyolefin, a polyamide, or a combination thereof; or a metallic layer (e.g., one or both of the pair of metallic layers) having a surface facing the filled polymeric material that is untreated.