Abstract: Apparatus and method are provided. The solution comprises controlling (202) a receiver to scan for signals transmitted by one or more base stations; determining (204) the strongest signal of the signals found during scanning and utilizing (206) the strongest signal as a reference signal for the receiver.

Abstract: A belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car extending longitudinally along a length of the belt. An inner belt layer formed from a first material is bonded to the plurality of tension elements at a first side of the belt. The inner belt layer forms an inner belt surface interactive with a traction sheave of an elevator system. An outer belt layer formed from a second material is bonded to the plurality of tension elements at a second side of the belt. The plurality of tension elements are located between the first side and the second side.

Abstract: The present invention claims methods for the stable integration of exogenous DNA into a specific locus, E32, in the maize genome through the use of zinc finger nucleases. Maize plants and plant parts that were transformed by the methods of the invention are claimed. The invention is useful for creating desirable traits such as herbicide resistance, herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, insect tolerance, disease resistance, disease tolerance, stress tolerance, and stress resistance in maize The E32 locus represents a superior site for inserting foreign genes because native agronomic phenotypes are not disturbed.

Abstract: An exemplary elevator door frame includes a sill member and a header member. A plurality of jamb members are generally perpendicular to the sill member and the header member. A plurality of guide rail brackets are supported on at least one of the sill member, the header member or one of the jamb members. The guide rail brackets are configured to receive a portion of a guide rail.

Abstract: A multi view display is a display capable of simultaneously showing different images to viewers that see the display from different locations. Viewers do not see the images intended for other viewers at other locations. A multi view display forms images via a collection of multi-view pixels. A multi-view pixel is able to emit different light in different directions; in each direction, parameters of emitted light such as brightness, color, etc., can be controlled independently of the light emitted in other directions. Embodiments of the present invention comprise a computational pipeline and architecture for efficiently distributing image data to the multi-view pixels of a multi-view display.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for displaying on a viewing surface of a multi-view display targeted instructional content to a first viewer in a viewing space such that other viewers in other locations of the viewing space are unable to observe the instructional content. The multi-view display is configured to provide differentiated content to viewers located in different positions around the display. In some embodiments, the viewing surface is located in a venue such as a theater, the first viewer is a speaker located on a stage in the venue, and the instructional content is text from a speech or performance to be presented by the speaker.

Abstract: A multi-view architectural lighting (MVAL) system includes one or more multi-view lighting units (“MV lights”) in which the apparent brightness and color of each MV light is individually and simultaneously controllable for different viewing angles. The MV lights can be pointed in arbitrary directions and installed in arbitrary locations in 3D space with respect to one another, consistent with the structure of a building, etc. This enables a lighting designer to create differentiated lighting experiences for different viewers based on their viewing angle with respect to the MV lights. A calibration system maps viewing locations to emitted light directions for each MV light. Using this information, the appearance of each MV light from a given viewing location relative to that MV light is set by adjusting the light (e.g., typically color and intensity, etc.) emitted in the corresponding direction/directions.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an apparatus comprising: at least one processor, and memory having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to: receive a request for elevator service, and cause at least one resource associated with a service unrelated to the use of the elevator itself to be assigned responsive to receiving the request for elevator service.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a multi-view traffic signage system using electronic multi-view displays (EMVDs) and a corresponding method to controllably direct individual information to vehicles (or to “moving vehicles” as broadly defined herein) as appropriate to their individual circumstances. The system may comprise one or more multi-view displays, one or more computers, and one or more vehicular sensing systems.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for communication are provided. The solution comprises obtaining as an input a signal; sampling the signal; feeding the sampled signal to a given number of parallel correlators having a given correlation length, controlling the correlation the sampled signal in each correlator with a unique time shift section of the pilot sequence of the communication system, determining the strongest correlation peaks, and determining on the basis of the correlation peaks and corresponding time shifts the strongest pilots in the signal.

Abstract: A system and method for simultaneously displaying, in plural spatially distinct zones via a multi-view display, differentiated content is disclosed. In accordance with the method, a plurality of spatially distinct zones are defined, differentiated content is assigned to the zones, a location for at least some of plural landing spots of beamlets projected by multi-view pixels of the multi-view display is estimated, the spatially distinct zone in which each said landing spots resides is determined, and beamlets associated with said some landing spots are driven to cause an appropriate content portion to be viewable at said some landing spots, as a function of location in a particular spatially distinct zone.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a signage design device (SDD) and a method for using such a device for designing content for a multi-view display (MVD) intended for simultaneously displaying multiple versions of content to multiple corresponding viewing zones. The multi-view display may be a static multi-view signage print (SMVSP) or an electronic multi-view display (EMVD), as described herein.

Abstract: A multi-view display system that enables viewers to individually interact with the system to provide information thereto is disclosed. The system includes a multi-view display, a system controller, and an input/communications device. In the illustrative embodiment, the input/communications device provides a way for a viewer to communicate, to the system, a viewing preference pertaining to the presentation of content and facilitates associating the viewing preference with a viewing location so that the content that is ultimately displayed via the multi-view display is viewable by viewer at the proper viewing location.

Abstract: A multi-view display is a display capable of simultaneously showing different images to viewers that see the display from different locations. Viewers do not see the images intended for other viewers at other locations. A multi-view display in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention comprises a light source with a light-emitting aperture that emits light whose direction of propagation can be controlled by a controller. An aperture filter mounted on the aperture forms one or more visible images. Different viewers see different visible images based on characteristics of the light such as color and/or polarization. In some embodiments, the aperture filter can be an active filter, such as an LCD filter, that displays different images synchronized with the direction of propagation of the light.

Abstract: A multi-view display is display capable of simultaneously showing different images to viewers that see the display from different locations. Viewers do not see the images intended for other viewers at other locations. A multi-view display forms images via a collection of multi-view pixels, which are the devices that make such image customization possible. A multi-view pixel is able to emit different light in different directions; in each direction, parameters of emitted light such as brightness, contrast, etc., can be controlled independently of the light emitted in other directions. In order for the display to generate good-quality images, it is useful to perform a calibration of the display that will yield accurate information about the relationships of light emitted by multi-view pixels and locations where images are to be made viewable. Embodiments of the present invention provide calibrations that achieve the desired result efficiently and accurately.

Abstract: A multi-view display system that detects and locates viewers, establishes a set of characteristics for the viewers, generates or selects personalized content for each viewer based on the characteristics, and displays the personalized content, via at least one multi-view display, to the plurality of viewers simultaneously is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of fault detection of a belt or rope includes interconnecting a plurality of cords of the belt or rope, the cords including a plurality of wires, to form a bridge circuit. A fault detection bridge circuit is subjected to a voltage excitation and outputs a voltage which is indicative of the belt or rope damage but remaining insensitive to other environmental noises.

Abstract: A method of fault detection of a belt or rope includes connecting a fault detection unit to at least a portion of a belt or rope including a plurality of wires arranged in a plurality of strands and/or cords. At least the portion of the belt or rope is subjected to an AC voltage of high frequency range and an electrical impedance of the portion of the belt or rope is measured via the fault detection unit. Using at least the measured electrical impedance of the portion of the belt or rope, a fault condition of the belt or rope is determined.

Abstract: A newly identified protein that is encoded by a polynucleotide sequence associated with cytoplasmic male sterility restorer activity (Rf3) is described. The cytoplasmic male sterility restorer gene can be inserted through breeding introgression into plant genomes to restore cytoplasmic male sterility in plants. Further applications of the newly identified polynucleotide sequence associated with cytoplasmic male sterility restorer activity include a mutation (rf3) which results in cytoplasmic male sterility. The cytoplasmic male sterility restorer gene can be inserted through breeding introgression into plant genomes to result in cytoplasmic male sterility in plants. Methods for detecting the cytoplasmic male sterility restorer (Rf3) and the cytoplasmic male sterility (rf3) gene sequences are further described.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for recognizing Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) signals are provided. The solution comprises obtaining position and timing information from a satellite positioning system; tuning to a frequency channel with GSM transmission; collecting a group of I/Q samples for the length of 12 GSM frames; performing peak detection using at least two peak detectors over the group of samples wherein the found peak values are the locations of synchronization bursts (SCH). For the found peaks, the timing information, carrier-to-noise ratio, in phase and quadrature values are determined. A group of I/Q samples for the length of 12 or 51 GSM frames are collected. From the found SCH, base station identification code BSIC, frame number and Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH) training sequence are determined. BCCHs corresponding to all SCH are decoded; and transmitting base stations identified.