Abstract: A method is provided for adjusting timing alignment in which a receiver generates a plurality of imbalanced correction codes (1310), and square waves both having the same frequency. The receiver mixes the imbalanced correction codes with the square waves to create a mixed signal (1320), and integrates the mixed signal over a correction code period to generate a signal power value (1330). The receiver adjusts a phase of the square wave in a first direction when the signal power value satisfies a first criterion (1340, 1350), and in a second direction when the signal power value satisfies a second criterion (1340, 1360). Each imbalanced correction code is symmetrical. And a total integrated value of one of the imbalanced correction codes over the correction code period is either above a first threshold, or below a second threshold, the first threshold being greater than or equal to the second threshold.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a wireless device. In this method, a first operation is performed on a wireless signal using a first group of wavelets arranged according to a first analog code word format (720). A second operation is then performed on the wireless signal using a second group of wavelets arranged according to a second analog code word format (740). The first code word format can be different in content and in size from the second code word format. By choosing different properties for each analog code word format, the device can optimize the performance of each operation. These operations can be performed in receiving process (800) or a transmission process (900).

Abstract: A technique for boron implantation is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized by an apparatus for boron implantation. The apparatus may comprise a reaction chamber. The apparatus may also comprise a source of pentaborane coupled to the reaction chamber, wherein the source is capable of supplying a substantially pure form of pentaborane into the reaction chamber. The apparatus may further comprise a power supply that is configured to energize the pentaborane in the reaction chamber sufficiently to produce a plasma discharge having boron-bearing ions.

Abstract: An outgassing shield (40) for a lamp socket (22) comprises a cup-shaped unit that fits over the end of the socket that penetrates a lamp reflector (12), reducing the temperature upon the socket body and substantially eliminating outgassing. The elimination of the outgassing prevents deleterious buildup of outgassed materials on the reflector surface and the interiour of the lens, thereby enhancing light output.

Abstract: In a system that enables a user to gesturally input electronic ink on an input surface, a method of inputting a gesture command distinguishable from other marks includes inputting gesture command sequences on an input surface. In some embodiments, the gesture sequence includes forming a terminal gesture mark to instruct the system to perform an action.

Abstract: A method for ion implantation of a substrate includes forming a plasma from at least one implant material comprising at least one implant species, implanting the at least one implant species into a surface of the substrate, and directing at least one surface-modifying species at the surface to reduce a surface damage associated with the plasma. An apparatus for ion implantation is configured to implement this method.

Abstract: A heat exchanger in which a heat exchanger core is disposed within a casing which includes a side wall formed by bending a plate into the form of a sleeve in which edges of the plate are in adjacent, confronting relationship with an inwardly projecting, transversely extending deformation, the deformation being disposed between a pair of press members with one of the press members being transversely inserted within the sleeve. The press members are moved together to remove the deformation with resultant pivoting of the edges into abutting contact or overlapping relationship. The heat exchanger core is formed of a plurality of stacked plate pairs each having a plate in inverted orientation. Outwardly projecting ribs of anticlastic form are so formed in each plate that the ribs on each plate of each plate pair are interengagingly intersect with the ribs on the adjacent plate of the adjacent plate pair accurately to align the plate pairs in the heat exchanger core.

Abstract: A modular shelf system for use with an equipment support structure to manage cables has opposed front and rear sides. The shelf system includes a base member adapted to be secured to the equipment support structure and first and second drawers mounted on the base member in side-by-side relation. Each of the first and second drawers is adapted to receive at least one cable from the rear side of the shelf system. Each of the first and second drawers includes a front panel located adjacent the front side of the shelf system and defines a cable port. Each of the first and second drawers is slidable between a first, stored position within the base member and an open position wherein the respective drawer is disposed forwardly of and at least partially withdrawn from the base member to provide access from the front side of the shelf system to a cable or cables introduced into the respective drawer from the rear side of the shelf system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming shaped articles such as heat exchanger plates and fuel cell plates from a strip of material. The apparatus includes a feed mechanism for feeding the strip; one or more forming devices which form peripheral features and/or discontinuities in the strip; and an alignment device which maintains constant spacing between the discontinuities and thereby avoids accumulation of incremental feeding errors. Preferably, the strip is re-aligned once for each plate produced. The alignment device comprises a pilot pin and a pilot hole punch for forming index holes in the strip, and can be integral with or separate from the forming devices. One preferred apparatus utilizes a forming device comprising a plurality of punches mounted on a reciprocating frame or gantry structure.

Abstract: A Faraday dose and uniformity monitor can include a magnetically suppressed annular Faraday cup surrounding a target wafer. A narrow aperture can reduce discharges within Faraday cup opening. The annular Faraday cup can have a continuous cross section to eliminate discharges due to breaks. A plurality of annular Faraday cups at different radii can independently measure current density to monitor changes in plasma uniformity. The magnetic suppression field can be configured to have a very rapid decrease in field strength with distance to minimize plasma and implant perturbations and can include both radial and azimuthal components, or primarily azimuthal components. The azimuthal field component can be generated by multiple vertically oriented magnets of alternating polarity, or by the use of a magnetic field coil. In addition, dose electronics can provide integration of pulsed current at high voltage, and can convert the integrated charge to a series of light pulses coupled optically to a dose controller.

Abstract: A plasma source includes a chamber that contains a process gas. The chamber has a chamber top comprising a first section formed of a dielectric material that extends in a horizontal direction. A second section of the chamber top is formed of a dielectric material that extends a height from the first section in a vertical direction. A top section of the chamber top is formed of a conductive material that extends a length across the second section in the horizontal direction. A radio frequency antenna is positioned proximate to at least one of the first section and the second section. The radio frequency antenna induces radio frequency currents into the chamber that excite and ionize the process gas so as to generate a plasma in the chamber.

Abstract: A plasma immersion ion implant apparatus and method, and a plasma chamber, each configured to provide a uniform ion flux and to dissipate the effects of secondary electrons are disclosed. The invention includes a plasma chamber including a dielectric tophat configuration and a conductive top section that may be liquid cooled. In addition, the invention provides a radio frequency (RF) antenna configuration including an active antenna that is coupled to an RF source and a parasitic antenna that is not directly coupled to any RF source, but may be grounded. The RF antenna allows for tuning of the RF coupling.

Abstract: A system and method for fast synchronization of an incoming signal with a UWB receiver. The present invention synchronizes a UWB receiver with an incoming signal. The present invention correlates a local pulse generated at the receiver with the incoming signal, finds the value in the correlation function that would correspond to a high signal to noise ratio, thereby matching the receiver to the incoming signal phase, and operates the receiver at that phase. Exemplary options of fast synchronization include a maximum peak detector.

Abstract: The method of the present invention includes rotating the washing basket at a tumble speed insufficient to plaster the fabrics against the basket wall. The rotational speed is increased to a first plaster speed which causes the fabrics to be plastered against the basket wall. The plaster speed is increased to a second plaster speed higher than the first. Then the rotational speed of the washing basket is returned to the first plaster speed and the washing fluid is drained from the washing basket. The spin cycle is then begun. During the spin cycle a torque or speed sensor senses increased torque or reduced rotational speed of the washing basket caused by fabrics frictionally engaging the flexible boot during rotation of the washing basket at the spin speed. If such conditions are sensed, the spin cycle is terminated.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a system, methods, apparatus, means, and computer program code for providing information regarding an identity's media channel availability.

Abstract: A system for scribing indicia into a surface using a laser as an emission source. Comprises an emitter housing in which is disposed a laser source and a marking head pivotally joined to a wall of the emitter housing. Means in the marking head are provided for controlling the beam scan over the surface being inscribed responsive to a digitized control signal representing the indicia. In a preferred embodiment the marking head is pivotally attached to a side wall of the emitter housing that has been configured to define a mounting face.

Abstract: A telecommunications system includes a conferencing server (104, 106), a recording server (114) operably coupled to the conferencing server; and one or more telecommunications clients (110). The telecommunications clients (110) can use the conferencing server to supervise conversations between two or more of the parties. The recording server (114) is used to record conversations among the parties and store them as one or more digital files. The telecommunications clients (110) may further be provided with user interfaces (112) that allow control of the recording server (114) for real-time playback during a conversation. The user interface allows the user to control backup; normal speed forward; fast forward; back to beginning; and go to end (i.e., back to real-time output for the call).

Abstract: An adjustable pedal system for a motor vehicle is presented. The system includes an adjustable pedal assembly being movable to at least two pedal positions and an adjustable pedal module, responsive to a pedal command, to control the movement of the adjustable pedal assembly. The pedal module includes a lockout module to disable the movement of the adjustable pedal assembly when a predetermined lockout condition is detected. The pedal module is interconnected through a data bus to at least one of vehicle electronic modules. The predetermined lockout condition is communicated to the adjustable pedal module over the data bus.

Abstract: A method of co-texturizing glass fibers and thermoplastic fibers comprises passing a glass fiber strand through a texturizing gun, simultaneously passing a thermoplastic fiber strand through the texturizing gun with the glass fiber strand and injecting pressurized air into the texturizing gun concurrently with the glass fiber strand and thermoplastic fiber strands. This method produces a co-texturized fiber material comprising between 20-85% by weight glass fiber and 15-80% by weight thermoplastic fiber having an overall density of from about 20 grams/liter to about 200 grams/liter, and preferably from about 20 grams/liter to less than about 30 grams/liter.

Abstract: A method for the computer-supported transformation of structured documents into a modified, structured document which can be read and/or processed via an IVR browser. Here, an analysis of a source code which forms the structured document is carried out with a transformation of the structured document into a modified, structured document using a source code which can be read by the IVR browser, a modification of the source code of the structured document being carried out in order to define a speech-based menu structure. In the case of cross-references to a telephone subscriber number, a transformation of the source code in the modified, structured document is carried out in order to support a communications connection in conjunction with a communications device.