Abstract: A piston ring includes a generally circular open ring having a generally cylindrical outer diameter surface and an inner diameter surface having a plurality of radially outwardly extending arcuate recesses. A method of making the piston ring includes extruding a rectangle cross-section steel wire to include at least two recesses in a side edge thereof. The extruded steel wire is wound in a ring-shape with the arcuate recesses being on an inner diameter surface of the wound ring.

Abstract: A handheld device and a method for implementing input area position adjustment on the handheld device includes, when detecting that a user executes a touch operation on a touchscreen of the handheld device, the handheld device determines, according to a relative position relationship between coordinates of contact points sensed by the touchscreen, whether the user executes the touch operation by a left hand or a right hand, and then, according to a result of the determining, displays, on a left side or a right side of the touchscreen, an input area that is currently displayed on the touchscreen, such that it is convenient for the user to perform inputting by one hand, thereby resolving a problem in the prior art that user operations are relatively cumbersome because a user needs to tap a specific touch area to implement input area position adjustment.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for mixing a plurality of audio signals within an audio mixing system are disclosed. The method comprises receiving a plurality of audio signals, extracting at least one audio feature from each of the plurality of audio signals, determining, for each of the audio signals, an associated processing control function in accordance with a plurality of the extracted audio features, processing each audio signal in accordance with each associated processing control function, and outputting the plurality of processed audio signals.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a data sending method and apparatus, which resolves a problem that performance of a high coding rate LDPC code obtained in an existing puncturing manner based on a variable node degree distribution is relatively poor. The method includes: encoding, by using an LDPC code check matrix, an information bit that needs to be sent, to obtain a codeword sequence; determining a puncturing priority of each parity bit in the codeword sequence according to row destruction and/or cycle destruction, on the LDPC code check matrix, of a variable node corresponding to each parity bit; puncturing the codeword sequence according to the puncturing priority of each parity bit in the codeword sequence; and generating a bit sequence according to the punctured codeword sequence, and sending the bit sequence. In this way, performance of an obtained high coding rate LDPC code is improved.

Abstract: An electronic detection circuit for detecting a power level provided by a power sourcing device to a powered device in a Power over Ethernet (POE) system, the electronic detection circuit comprising a power input end, a power output end, a charge retention module configured to generate a control voltage from the input voltage, a load module configured to draw power at a test power level from the power sourcing device, a connection switch, and an overload detection module connected to receive the input voltage to detect whether the input voltage has dropped to zero during the test period.

Abstract: Disclosed are a dynamic password lock and a remote password lock apparatus. The dynamic password lock includes a bolt, a bolt actuation device, a microprocessor, an unlocking authentication device and a power supply conversion device, the unlocking authentication device being connected electrically with the bolt actuation device through the microprocessor to actuate the bolt, in which: the dynamic password lock further includes a physical interface, the physical interface is connected electrically with the microprocessor to serve as a communication interface for the dynamic password lock to communicate with external communication equipment; and the physical interface is connected electrically with the power supply conversion device to serve as a powering interface for external powering equipment to power the dynamic password lock. The remote password lock includes the dynamic password lock, an IPC and a storage device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for implementing telepresence technology and a telepresence device. The method comprises: a first telepresence device establishes a communication connection with a second telepresence device, wherein the first telepresence device performs a first capability negotiation with the second telepresence device during the communication connection establishment; the first telepresence device performs a TIP capability negotiation with the second telepresence device; the first telepresence device and the second telepresence device determine, according a result of the first capability negotiation and a result of the TIP capability negotiation, an audio and video coding/decoding mode used in the following communication; and the first telepresence device communicates with the second telepresence device according to the determined audio and video coding/decoding mode.

Abstract: A handheld device and a method for implementing input area position adjustment on the handheld device includes, when detecting that a user executes a touch operation on a touchscreen of the handheld device, the handheld device determines, according to a relative position relationship between coordinates of contact points sensed by the touchscreen, whether the user executes the touch operation by a left hand or a right hand, and then, according to a result of the determining, displays, on a left side or a right side of the touchscreen, an input area that is currently displayed on the touchscreen, such that it is convenient for the user to perform inputting by one hand, thereby resolving a problem in the prior art that user operations are relatively cumbersome because a user needs to tap a specific touch area to implement input area position adjustment.

Abstract: A method and a system for implementing an electronic payment using a mobile terminal are disclosed. In the method, the mobile terminal exchanges payment information with an access terminal through a wireless connection, and a platform apparatus confirms a payment completion status. A user and a merchant do not need to exchange passwords, thus ensuring the security of a transaction, and a fast payment system is established, which maximizes the utilization of existing resources of the user. In addition, a linked device may further be used to implement functions as printing a transaction receipt or voucher after an electronic payment is completed to allow both the user and the merchant to possess data and records associated with the transaction, thereby ensuring the truthfulness, validity and legality of the transaction.

Abstract: In one of its aspects, the present invention relates to a fluid treatment system comprising: an inlet; an outlet; a fluid treatment zone disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid treatment zone: (i) comprises a first wall surface and a second wall surface opposed to the first wall surface, and (ii) having disposed therein at least one array of rows of radiation source assemblies. Each radiation source assembly has a longitudinal axis transverse to a direction of fluid flow through the fluid treatment zone and each of the first wall surface and the second wall surface comprises a first fluid deflector element and a second fluid deflector element. The first fluid deflector element projecting into the fluid treatment zone to a greater extent than the second fluid deflector element.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for implementing telepresence technology and a telepresence device. The method comprises: a first telepresence device establishes a communication connection with a second telepresence device, wherein the first telepresence device performs a first capability negotiation with the second telepresence device during the communication connection establishment; the first telepresence device performs a TIP capability negotiation with the second telepresence device; the first telepresence device and the second telepresence device determine, according a result of the first capability negotiation and a result of the TIP capability negotiation, an audio and video coding/decoding mode used in the following communication; and the first telepresence device communicates with the second telepresence device according to the determined audio and video coding/decoding mode.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for mixing a plurality of audio signals within an audio mixing system are disclosed. The method comprises receiving a plurality of audio signals, extracting at least one audio feature from each of the plurality of audio signals, determining, for each of the audio signals, an associated processing control function in accordance with a plurality of the extracted audio features, processing each audio signal in accordance with each associated processing control function, and outputting the plurality of processed audio signals.

Abstract: An electronic detection circuit for detecting a power level provided by a power sourcing device to a powered device in a Power over Ethernet (POE) system, the electronic detection circuit comprising a power input end, a power output end, a charge retention module configured to generate a control voltage from the input voltage, a load module configured to draw power at a test power level from the power sourcing device, a connection switch, and an overload detection module connected to receive the input voltage to detect whether the input voltage has dropped to zero during the test period.

Abstract: A method and system for implementing large capacity calls by using the H.323 protocol stack are provided in the present invention. The method comprises: a plurality of protocol stacks are deployed in a multi-point control unit; an IP address of a third protocol stack is pre-configured as a uniform IP address of the multi-point control unit, wherein the IP address acts as an incoming address when the multi-point control unit is called, and the third protocol stack is used to perform the H.225 signaling interaction with the opposite end when the multi-point control unit is a called party; when the multi-point control unit is a calling party, a first protocol stack, the number of processable calls of which does not exceed a limit number, is selected to perform the H.225 signaling interaction with the opposite end, and a second protocol stack, the number of processable calls of which does not exceed a limit number, is selected to perform the H.

Abstract: There is described a fluid treatment system. The fluid treatment system comprises: an open channel for receiving a flow of fluid and a fluid treatment zone. The fluid treatment zone comprising a plurality of elongate radiation source assemblies orientated such that: (i) a longitudinal axis of each radiation source assembly is transverse to a direction of fluid flow through the fluid treatment zone, and (ii) an end of each radiation source assembly is disposed above a predetermined maximum height of fluid flow in the open channel. A first baffle plate is disposed upstream of the fluid treatment zone. The first baffle plate is positioned such that a distal end thereof is below the predetermined maximum height of fluid flow in the open channel. In a preferred embodiment, the present fluid treatment system provides for an area in which a cleaning system for the radiation source assemblies can be “parked” when not in use.

Abstract: A compression ring assembly for a piston of an internal combustion engine includes a first compression ring and a second compression ring, with the second compression ring overlaid adjacent to and in abutting engagement with the first compression ring. When both the first compression ring and the second compression ring are uncompressed and in a free state, the second compression ring includes an outer second ring diameter that is greater than an outer first ring diameter of the first compression ring. Additionally, the first compression ring includes a first radial width that is greater than a second radial width of the second compression ring. A first gap of the first compression ring is positioned relative to a second gap of the second compression ring in a non-overlapping orientation.

Abstract: A compression ring assembly for a piston of an internal combustion engine includes a first compression ring and a second compression ring, with the second compression ring overlaid adjacent to and in abutting engagement with the first compression ring. When both the first compression ring and the second compression ring are uncompressed and in a free state, the second compression ring includes an outer second ring diameter that is greater than an outer first ring diameter of the first compression ring. Additionally, the first compression ring includes a first radial width that is greater than a second radial width of the second compression ring. A first gap of the first compression ring is positioned relative to a second gap of the second compression ring in a non-overlapping orientation.

Abstract: A method and system for implementing large capacity calls by using the H.323 protocol stack are provided in the present invention. The method comprises: a plurality of protocol stacks are deployed in a multi-point control unit; an IP address of a third protocol stack is pre-configured as a uniform IP address of the multi-point control unit, wherein the IP address acts as an incoming address when the multi-point control unit is called, and the third protocol stack is used to perform the H.225 signaling interaction with the opposite end when the multi-point control unit is a called party; when the multi-point control unit is a calling party, a first protocol stack, the number of processable calls of which does not exceed a limit number, is selected to perform the H.225 signaling interaction with the opposite end, and a second protocol stack, the number of processable calls of which does not exceed a limit number, is selected to perform the H.

Abstract: There is disclosed a radiation source assembly comprising an elongate radiation emitting outer portion having non-circular cross-sectional shape and an elongate radiation source. A radiation source module and a fluid system incorporating the radiation source assembly are also disclosed. It has been discovered that the use of a non-circular shaped sleeve or outer lamp surface reduces the stress placed on these elements in a fluid treatment system in which the radiation source assemblies are disposed transverse (e.g., orthogonal) to the direction of fluid flow through the fluid treatment zone of the system.

Abstract: A tracking servo method of an optical video disc player and its special device which accomplish angle adjustment in a simple, time-saving and effort-saving manner and improve the tracking servo capability of the optical video disc player. In the tracking servo method of an optical video disc player, a laser beam is split into a main beam and two sub beams, and tracking error signal generated from the two sub beams are subtracted from tracking error signal generated by the main beam; light spot of the main beam is circular in shape, and light spots of the two sub beams are elliptical in shape. The special device has an effective grating region (1). The effective grating region (1) has a middle zone (2) and two side zones (3, 4); the middle zone (2) has two side edges which are parallel and equal in length, and the two side edges has a distance therebetween which is 10-90% of diameter of the effective grating region (1), and the middle zone (2) and the two side zones (3, 4) have different grating pitches.