Abstract: Techniques are provided for diminishing latency in a DAS fronthaul network configured to convey time-domain transport data, e.g., time-domain digital transport data or time-domain digital data. Other techniques are provided for obtaining higher DAS fronthaul efficiency.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for diminishing latency in a DAS fronthaul network configured to convey time-domain transport data, e.g., time-domain digital transport data or time-domain digital data. Other techniques are provided for obtaining higher DAS fronthaul efficiency.

Abstract: An open radio access network implementing a shared cell includes a distributed unit and radio units communicatively coupled to the distributed unit. Each radio unit includes circuitry for exchanging radio frequency signals with user equipment. Radio units include hybrid mode radio unit. first downstream radio unit, and second downstream radio unit. Hybrid mode radio unit is coupled to distributed unit. First downstream radio unit is coupled to distributed unit via hybrid mode radio unit. The second downstream radio unit is coupled to distributed unit via hybrid mode radio unit. Hybrid mode radio unit is configured to: (1) receive downlink control-plane and user-plane messages and uplink control-plane messages from distributed unit: (2) transmit downlink radio frequency signals from antenna(s), wherein downlink radio frequency signals are based on downlink control-plane and user-plane messages: and (3) copy and forward downlink control-plane. user-plane messages.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for diminishing latency in a DAS fronthaul network configured to convey time-domain transport data, e.g., time-domain digital transport data or time-domain digital data. Other techniques are provided for obtaining higher DAS fronthaul efficiency.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a virtual distributed antenna system (vDAS) that comprises at least one physical server computer configured to execute virtualization software that creates a virtualized environment. The at least one physical server computer is configured to instantiate and execute a set of one or more virtual network functions (VNFs) used to implement a virtual master unit (vMU). The vDAS further comprises a plurality of access points (APs), each of the APs associated with a respective set of coverage antennas. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A water conditioner rotary valve for use in a water conditioning system includes a valve body constructed of an upper section, a lower section and a middle section, to facilitate ease in assembly of the body. The valve rotor member of the conditioner valve is driven by a Geneva drive system, to provide accurate positioning of the rotor member in its various positions. A valve seat member is located adjacent the rotor member, and provides a construction which improves the seal between the rotor member and the surface of the valve body adjacent thereto. The three-piece assembly of the valve body facilitates providing a valve capable of either upflow or downflow brining by replacing the lower valve section. A brine injector valve is mounted exteriorly of the valve body.

Abstract: A water conditioner rotary valve for use in a water conditioning system includes a valve body constructed of an upper section, a lower section and a middle section, to facilitate ease in assembly of the body. The valve rotor member of the conditioner valve is driven by a Geneva drive system, to provide accurate positioning of the rotor member in its various positions. A valve seat member is located adjacent the rotor member, and provides a construction which improves the seal between the rotor member and the surface of the valve body adjacent thereto. The three-piece assembly of the valve body facilitates providing a valve capable of either upflow or downflow brining by replacing the lower valve section. A brine injector valve is mounted exteriorly of the valve body.

Abstract: A microfiche reader providing varying optical paths of projection of a microfiche image. The light source for the reader may be removed and readily replaced without the operator's touching the sensitive lamp. Dual image forming, floating lenses having a universal focusing system provide multiple magnification capabilities with uniform focusing in all positions of the microfiche. The focusing system is self-compensating for mechanical tolerances. Additional means prevent chipping of the glass plates holding the microfiche when the floating lenses are removed from contact with the glass plates.

Abstract: A microfiche reader has a carrier which includes means for transporting a microfiche film with a rectilinear movement. The carrier has two plates of glass for receiving a microfiche between them, one of the glass plates being hinged to raise and lower relative to the other. As the carrier moves to one extremity of its rectilinear movement, the cover glass automatically swings on its hinge pin to open and thereby enable manual access to the microfiche between the glass. Regardless of how far the carrier does or does not move, near the extremity of the movement, this glass opening device has an ability to lift the cover glass to a position where its center of gravity closely approaches, but does not cross, the hinge pin.

Abstract: A microfilm reader has a film transport mechanism driven by separate forward and reverse motors. During operation, the driven one of the motors receives full AC power for driving it at high speed. During low speed operation, the driven motor receives partial power during half-cycles of one polarity, but only minimal power during half-cycles of opposite polarity. The undriven motor is pulled by its associated reel as the film is unwound therefrom. A large capacitor, which is part of a series circuit including both the forward and reverse motors, charges while either motor runs. When a driven motor is stopped, the capacitor is discharged into both of the motors to provide a unipolar field which produces a braking torque. Thus, the capacitor discharge not only stops the driven motor quickly and efficiently, but also stops the undriven motor to maintain film tension.

Abstract: A library file of microfiche film comprises a plurality of spaced parallel film stored inside a cartridge. In a microfiche reader, a reciprocally moving extractor moves into and out of the cartridge to extract and return microfiche. An elevator control means selectively raises or lowers the cartridge relatively to the extractor, thereby selecting a particular microfiche. An interlock mechanism actuated by the extractor and selectively connected to the elevator control means prevents the elevator from moving after a microfiche is extracted and before it is returned to the cartridge.