Abstract: A system for determining and presenting visual representations includes a receiving module configured to receive a set of coordinates representing one or more geographic locations of one or more features of interest, and an analysis module configured to define a region corresponding to the set of coordinates, the region having an extent based on a level of uncertainty associated with the one or more features of interest. The system also includes a visualization module configured to generate a visual representation of the defined region and present the visual representation on a map.

Abstract: A system for determining and presenting visual representations includes a receiving module configured to receive a set of coordinates representing one or more geographic locations of one or more features of interest, and an analysis module configured to define a region corresponding to the set of coordinates, the region having an extent based on a level of uncertainty associated with the one or more features of interest. The system also includes a visualization module configured to generate a visual representation of the defined region and present the visual representation on a map.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses that provide improved row-wise digital correction in an imager. During image processing, row-wise noise is corrected by applying a fractional portion of a maximum digital correction to the pixels. The maximum digital correction is determined from light shielded reference pixels in each row. During imager calibration, a preferred digital correction fraction is determined and used for correction.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses that provide improved row-wise digital correction in an imager. During image processing, row-wise noise is corrected by applying a fractional portion of a maximum digital correction to the pixels. The maximum digital correction is determined from light shielded reference pixels in each row. During imager calibration, a preferred digital correction fraction is determined and used for correction.

Abstract: A process for producing a wave action on a productive stratum consists in that a vibro-seismic action is performed on the bottom zone of a well by a hydraulic shock onto it, said shock being produced by dropping a column of well fluid (2) to the bottom (9) of a chamber (10) which is fixed in the lower part (3) of a tubing string (4) and interacts with the bottom of a well (1), wherein, during dropping, the well fluid (2) is accelerated along the length of the chamber (10).

Abstract: A method for assembling semiconductor packages (10) includes forming corresponding pairs of conductive pads (14, 16, 20, 22) on respective surfaces of a die (12) and an interconnective substrate (18). Each pad in each pair includes an upper portion comprising at least one component of an electrically conductive eutectic alloy. Sharp, upstanding peaks (50, 58) are formed on at least one of the pads in each pair. The die and substrate are forcefully abutted and the pads heated until the sharp peaks penetrate through oxide films (52) on the respective opposing pads in each pair and contact the upper surface of the other pad therein, thereby initiating pad fusion. The pads are then cooled to solidify the molten portions thereof into an electrically conductive joint between each corresponding pair of pads and a hermetic seal around the periphery of the package.

Abstract: An optical signal processor and method use a signal router having a plurality of optical switches arranged in a connection structure with each switch having an optical input port, optical output ports, and a control port for controlling the optical connection between the input ports and the output ports. A control generator has a plurality of electrically controlled optical energy sources, each source being optically connected to at least one of the control ports. Each source has an electrical signal input control and an optical energy output control which responds to the electrical control signal. A processor translation system can flexibly generate and control the electrical signals input to the plural control ports for configuring the connection structure thereby managing the optical route of the optical input signal through the processing system to a selected output port. The optical processing method optically switches optical signals using flexible optical switching circuitry.

Abstract: A method for processing a data signal, for instance, a data signal encoding a data bit stream which carries a sequence of data packets. The method includes accepting a protocol specification that includes specification of a number of elements, each specification including a length and a name, and optionally internal structure and actions. For instance, the elements are sub-packets or data fields. The method also includes accepting a series of data packets and for each accepted packet, associating portions of the input packet with elements specified in the protocol specification. For each of the associated portions of the input packet, the method includes performing actions included in the specification of elements associated with that portion of the input packet, for example by use of a subroutine call or passing a data message.

Abstract: A method for processing a data signal, for instance, a data signal encoding a data bit stream which carries a sequence of data packets. The method includes accepting a protocol specification that includes specification of a number of elements, each specification including a length and a name, and optionally internal structure and actions. For instance, the elements are sub-packets or data fields. The method also includes accepting a series of data packets and for each accepted packet, associating portions of the input packet with elements specified in the protocol specification. For each of the associated portions of the input packet, the method includes performing actions included in the specification of elements associated with that portion of the input packet, for example by use of a subroutine call or passing a data message.

Abstract: A method for processing a data signal, for instance, a data signal encoding a data bit stream which carries a sequence of data packets. The method includes accepting a protocol specification that includes specification of a number of elements, each specification including a length and a name, and optionally internal structure and actions. The specification of at least some of the elements includes at least one instruction for performing an action associated with the elements. For instance, the elements are sub-packets or data fields. The method also includes accepting a series of data packets and for each accepted packet, associating portions of the input packet with elements specified in the protocol specification. For each of the associated portions of the input packet, the method includes performing actions according to instructions included in the specification of elements associated with that portion of the input packet, for example by use of a subroutine call or passing a data message.