Abstract: An organization can manage its compliance through a system and process for collecting characteristic data for regulated elements and applying a rule application system to identify those having an out-of-compliance status. A responsible representative is assigned and notified of the out-of-compliance status and compelled to perform corrective actions through repeated and successive notification of the assigned representative and a hierarchy of responsible representatives until compliance is achieved. Compliance is further compelled through assigning a default out-of-compliance status for an element until such time as its characteristics are collected such as through mandatory data collection. Preferably, the compliance management system is implemented in a client-server network utilizing remote data collection devices and server-based applications and databases of rules, a corrective action register of pending out-of-compliance elements and a compliance calendar interface for responsible representatives.

Abstract: An information processing device which enables a user to intuitively operate basic operations of even a jog dial-unsupportable application is provided. When a jog dial-unsupportable application program is started, a jog dial server refers to a jog script and first displays, in a jog dial window, items related to basic operations of the jog dial-unsupportable application program that can be associated with operations based on a jog dial.

Abstract: A head unit outputs a control bus command in response to an input operation by a user. A conversion unit converts the control bus command into a USB data frame and outputs The USB data frame to a notebook personal computer. Based on the USB data frame, and notebook personal computer reads music data stored in a hard disk drive, and outputs the music data to the head unit via the conversion unit. If the music data is compressed, the music data is decoded at the notebook personal computer. Thus, a dedicated decoding LSI need not be provided in the head unit.

Abstract: A method of distributing workload in a workflow management system includes the step of calculating a load index for each engine of the workflow management system. The load index is calculated as an average activity execution delay attributable to the associated engine. The load indices indicate average execution latency between the start of consecutive activity nodes of a process due to engine loading exclusive of resource execution time. Workload is distributed across the plurality of engines in a load sensitive mode. In one embodiment, distribution switches from a load insensitive mode to a load sensitive mode for distributing processes when a maximum differential load index exceeds a first pre-determined threshold. Distribution switches from the load sensitive mode back to the load insensitive workload distribution mode for distributing processes when the maximum differential load index is less than a second pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: In a semiconductor manufacturing system, operations of a plurality of processing apparatuses are controlled so as to efficiently manufacture semiconductor devices. The semiconductor manufacturing system having at least one processing apparatus for applying a process to semiconductor substrates. A memory part (5) stores priority-level data which indicates a priority level of the process to be applied to each of the semiconductor substrates on an individual semiconductor substrate basis.

Abstract: A method for optimizing performance of an apparatus includes interrogating at least one part of the apparatus to obtain information about the at least one part. Once the at least one part is interrogated, instructions for optimizing at least one operation of the apparatus is determined based on the obtained information about the at least one part. Next, the instructions are applied to the at least one operation of the apparatus to optimize the performance.

Abstract: A method for predicting life span of a rotary machine used in a manufacturing apparatus, includes: measuring rotary machine acceleration evaluation time series data with a sampling interval being less than a half the cycle of an analysis target frequency, a number of samplings being at least four times the analysis target frequency; generating evaluation diagnosis data based on variations in characteristics corresponding to the analysis target frequency by subjecting the evaluation time series data to frequency analysis; and determining the life span of the rotary machine using the evaluation diagnosis data.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating computer-executable code are provided. Feature diagrams are utilized to help produce deterministic statecharts. Design choices and changes are accomplished by entering modifications to feature diagrams. The feature diagrams are associated with statecharts and as the feature diagrams are modified corresponding changes are made to the associated statecharts, producing deterministic statecharts. Once all the chosen modifications to the feature diagram(s) have been performed, the resulting, newly-created statechart(s) will be deterministic and can be advantageously utilized to generate computer-executable code. Computer-executable code can be generated that is useful for implemented real-time control systems, including real-time systems for controlling semiconductor equipment.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to solve problems on a substrate treatment time when using an SLS method or continuous-oscillation laser by using a software technique.

Abstract: A method of the invention is for operating a media feed motor of a printer to perform a media feed move of a predetermined distance and includes steps a) through c). Step a) includes choosing a position-error scale factor for a media feed move that is within a range of distances. Step b) includes calculating a media-feed-motor drive signal which includes a position error contribution substantially equal to the product of the position-error scale factor and the difference between a desired final media position at the end of a media feed move and the actual media position. Step c) includes modifying the position error contribution in step b) to reduce its effect when the predetermined distance is greater than the maximum distance within the range but not when the predetermined distance is less than the maximum distance within the range.

Abstract: A wafer track and lithography cluster tool for performing a series of processes with a scheduler which synchronizes all events in a substrate processing system. Events in the cluster tool are scheduled to occur at regular, periodic intervals, thereby improving throughput and quality. The scheduler also eliminates conflicts for transportation resources between modules in the cluster tool. Wafers are loaded into the cluster tool at a regular interval, referred to as a sending period. All events in the system are synchronized with the sending period, and all event timings are normalized in terms of the sending period. The conflicts are resolved by selectively adding delays in modules which can tolerate them without degrading throughput or performance in the system; modules that cannot tolerate delays are exempted. The periodicity of the scheduled cluster tool enables the identification of wafers in the cluster tool.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for aligning workpiece and cassette handlers in an automated workpiece handling system are provided. The apparatus comprises an alignment pin and a frame adapted to be supported by a cassette handler support surface. The frame has first and second apertures defined by first and second alignment surfaces which are adapted to receive the alignment pin. The robot blade has a blade aperture which is defined by a blade alignment surface which is adapted to receive the alignment pin when the robot blade is positioned in a first predetermined position when the pin is received by the first aperture and the blade aperture. The blade alignment surface is further adapted to receive the alignment pin when the robot blade is positioned in a second predetermined position when the pin is received by the second aperture and the blade aperture.

Abstract: Biological and chemical systems are represented as a symbolic model. Minimal sets of elements of the system are identified from the model, for example, by automatic inference. The model can be constructed from Boolean propositions that are mapped to a binary decision diagram. The model can also be probed using a branch and bound algorithm.

Abstract: An injection mold apparatus has multiple injection zones, each zone having at least one heater and at least one temperature sensor generating a temperature indicating signal. A power source provides power to the heaters. A controller controls the temperature of at least some of the zones. For efficiency, the controller has two separate processors, a data-receiving processor for receiving temperature indicating signal from each sensor as well as power signals, and a control processor for receiving data from the data-receiving processor and for controlling the amount of power provided to the heaters. Preferably, the control is in a housing, with the housing mounted directly on the mold. Modified PID calculations are utilized. Power calculations for the amount of power to the heaters utilizes a modulo based algorithm.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for measuring and adjusting the pitch and roll angle in the suspension head for magnetic readers for disk drives. The system includes a linear advancement system, a measurement system, an adjustment and heat treatment system and control algorithms TO measure, adjust and correct the roll and pitch in a suspension head.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for directing a pursuing vehicle, such as a torpedo, on an intercept trajectory from a launching vehicle to a target vehicle with evasion capabilities and the target vehicle is alerted to pursuing vehicle at the time that the pursuing vehicle enables its seeker. Models of the pursuing vehicle and evading target provide proposed trajectories based upon various environmental considerations. A guidance system uses estimates of initial operating parameter solutions for the pursuing vehicle, such as gyro angle, intercept time and run-to-enable time, to begin a convergent, iterative process that defines final operating parameter solutions from which the guidance parameters are determined and transferred to the pursuing vehicle at launch.

Abstract: A radar system for vehicle tire testing and analysis may be mounted within the casing of a vehicle tire to measure the location of the inner casing of the tire (tire deformation) as well as the location of the tire/soil interface (tire footprint). The radar system of the present invention may also be used to determine soil characteristics by analyzing the reflected signals. The present invention may have particular use in testing tires for use with on- or off-road surfaces. However, the present invention may also be used to monitor tire deformation, traction, footprint, and soil characteristics.

Abstract: An in-vehicle electronic control unit is equipped with the following: a control section for detecting a button-pushed state; a button-stuck notifying function for notifying button-stuck malfunction information that button-stuck malfunction occurs when the button-pushed state continues for more than a predetermined period; a non-volatile memory for storing the button-stuck malfunction information; and a button-stuck re-notifying function for immediately notifying the button-stuck malfunction information when the button-stuck malfunction information is stored in the memory, when the control section detects the button-pushed state, and when the electric power is turned off and then turned on.

Abstract: The system described in this invention can be used for monitoring and analyzing real time visual and non-visual information pertaining to the occupant, vehicle, and surroundings prior to, during and post eccentric operating conditions for a given period of time. The system stores vehicle and occupant data from sensors throughout the vehicle and also makes use of existing vehicle sensors that may already be present in the vehicle. The invention also includes a video recording module that makes use of a fish-eye camera to capture video from the inside and the outside of the vehicle. Real-time data analysis is performed to detect and to recognize vehicle occupants, and recognize impending eccentric events. Vehicle, occupant, and video data are stored in circular buffers. When an eccentric event, a collision for example, has been detected, the device continues to record data and video for a fixed period of time.

Abstract: A control system for an automotive vehicle (50) has a radar or lidar system (22) used to generate a remote object signal. A vision system (26) generates an object size signal. A controller (12) is coupled to the radar (22) and the vision system (26). The controller activates a first countermeasure or the first and a second countermeasure in response to the object distance and object size signals.

Abstract: A pre-crash sensing system is coupled to a countermeasure system that has at least a first countermeasure and a second countermeasure. The pre-crash sensing system has a vision system (26) that generates an object size signal and an object distance signal. A controller (12) is coupled to the vision system (26) and deploys either the first countermeasure or first and second countermeasures in response to the object distance and object size.

Abstract: A control system (12) for an automotive vehicle includes a wheel speed sensor (18) generating a rotational speed signal and a controller (14) coupled to the wheel speed sensor. The controller determines a vehicle speed, calculates wheel slip based upon the vehicle speed and the rotational speed, calculates a predicted future wheel slip based upon the vehicle speed and the rotational speed, estimates a normal force on the wheel, calculates a modified brake torque signal in response to the wheel slip, the predicted future wheel slip and the normal force, and actuates the wheel brake in response to the modified brake torque signal.

Abstract: A traction distribution control system for a 4WD vehicle is so constructed as to carry out traction distribution control to increase distribution of traction to the driven wheels when a speed difference between the main driving wheels and the driven wheels exceeds a control threshold value, detect constant-speed run of the vehicle, and carry out correction control to correct the control threshold value in accordance with the wheel-speed difference when constant-speed run is detected.

Abstract: A vehicle traveling control system includes a control mode for controlling a vehicle speed by applying braking force so as to maintain the vehicle speed at a predetermined upper threshold vehicle speed or smaller than that while a predetermined driving force beyond a creeping torque has been applied. The applied driving force is reduced when a target braking force required for maintaining the vehicle speed at the predetermined upper threshold vehicle speed or smaller than that is equal to a first predetermined value or greater than that. The applied driving force is increased when the target braking force or the actual braking force becomes a second predetermined value or smaller than that during the applied driving force being reduced.

Abstract: An engine speed control system for a vehicle such as a go-kart in order to, independently of the driver, control the speed of the vehicle includes a butterfly valve which is moved by a stepper motor (70) upon receipt of over the air signals by a receiver (60) from a control station (50). The movement of the butterfly valve alters the amount of air and fuel drawn into the engine independent of control of a throttle assembly (22, 25) operated by the driver of the vehicle. Thus, the vehicle can be slowed from a control station (50) independently of the vehicle if necessary.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is vehicle to vehicle distance control (an adaptive cruise control) device that, when a headway distance between a subject vehicle and a forward vehicle approaches a predetermined value or less, controls a vehicle speed of the subject vehicle so as to keep the headway distance at a predetermined value, wherein, when the device becomes unable to detect the forward vehicle, a constant speed control is provided for the subject vehicle using the subject vehicle speed before the device becomes unable to detect the forward vehicle or a corrected vehicle speed until an accelerator is operated, and using a set vehicle speed preset by a driver after the accelerator is operated.

Abstract: The present apparatus and method for vehicle counting, tracking and tagging can determine if dynamic traffic assignment will be executed, with automatic, predetermined rerouting instructions, based on real or predicted traffic conditions, as measured by automatic vehicle counts. Further, with the present apparatus and method, information and advisories on real and predicted traffic conditions are dynamically updated and measured by the number of vehicles in operation on selected and alternative routes. Such is provided in part by electronic tags. When equipped with electronic tags, each vehicle has an address whereby infrastructure sensors and processors can differentiate between vehicles and count, track, warn, control, predict, and communicate with each vehicle. Electronic tags include identification information.

Abstract: An improved method for correlating between targets in an air traffic control system. A methods or systems according to the invention compare selected components of a first target report to the components of a second target report, produce a confidence level on each component comparison, and determine whether to declare the targets similar based on the confidence level on each component compared. The first and second target reports may include ADS-B target reports and TIS target reports. The individual components of the reports may be range, bearing, track angle, and relative altitude. The methods or systems may use a fuzzy logic probability model to produce a continuous confidence level on each component comparison.

Abstract: When transmitting an on-road location on a digital map, an information provider transmits, as on-road location information, string of coordinates information representing the road shape of a road section including the on-road location having a predetermined length, additional information including at least one information item chosen from a group of the attribute information on the road including the road location and detailed information on the nodes in the road section, and relative information indicating the on-road location in the road section. Receiving party receiving this on-road location information performs shape matching to identify the road section on a digital map and uses relative data to identify the on-road location in this road section. The receiving party can identify the road shape with high accuracy even when only a small amount of string of coordinates data is available. This makes it possible to reduce the data transmission amount and identify an on-load location with high accuracy.

Abstract: A method of representing a point of interest, a destination, or an address in a database for a navigation system for a vehicle by a plurality of points to militate against a driver not being notified upon arrival at the point of interest, the destination, or the address.

Abstract: A method and arrangement for obtaining a card representation from sections of roads which are digitized (20) from a first data base and digitized three-dimensional objects (30) from a second data base are disclosed, wherein the geographical coordinations of a section of road are compared to those of an object. If the section of road and the object overlap, a displacement occurs. A navigation device displays such a representation on a display.

Abstract: A navigation apparatus includes a current position determination unit for determining the current position of a vehicle, a storage unit for storing map data, a route searching unit for searching for a route from the current position of the vehicle determined by the current position determination unit to a destination by referring to the map data stored in the storage unit, a screen producing unit for listing points that are targets for guidance and are located on the route searched for by the route searching unit, and for producing a route list screen for providing information about the points, the route list screen including the name and number of a road associated with each of the points, and a display unit for displaying the route list screen produced by the screen producing unit.

Abstract: A navigation apparatus includes a notification unit for, in a case where a route searching unit cannot carry out route searching for an area in the vicinity of a destination, notifying users that the route searching unit cannot carry out route searching for the area in the vicinity of the destination when a physical quantity associated with a relationship between the current position of a vehicle determined by a current position determination unit and the destination is less than a preset reference value.

Abstract: A method for operating a navigation device comprising a central processing unit (100) and a memory medium (130) with a digitized map is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: inputting a route with start and target coordinates that can be selected on the map; receiving traffic jam data via an external source (140); displaying a calculated route and the respective traffic jam data; and editing said traffic jam data. In the case of acceptance of a traffic jam a possible bypass of the corresponding route section is calculated and displayed, and in the case of non-acceptance the calculated route section is maintained.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing timing synchronization in a mobile device. The method and apparatus include a wireless transceiver having a first oscillatory signal generator (OSG) and a Global Position System (GPS) receiver. The GPS receiver includes a second oscillatory signal generator coupled to a counter for receiving a first clock signal from the first OSG and a second clock signal from the second OSG. Additionally, a GPS signal processor is coupled to the counter. The counter provides a relative offset signal between the first and second oscillatory signal generators to the GPS signal processor for adjusting a pseudo-range model.

Abstract: A GPS positioning system that has: at least one mobile station to measure a positional coordinate by receiving radio wave from a satellite; a plurality of fixed stations that have predetermined positional coordinates and receive radio wave from the satellite; and arithmetic processing means, which is connected with at least one mobile station and a plurality of fixed stations via communication, and that transmits correction data suitable for the mobile station to the mobile station based on positioning data transmitted from the mobile station.

Abstract: A tracking system includes a vehicle tracking unit for a vehicle of a type including an alarm indicator, and a monitoring station receiving the alarm indication alert from the vehicle tracking unit. The vehicle tracking unit may include a vehicle position determining device, a wireless communications device, and a controller connected to the wireless communications device and the vehicle position determining device. The controller may cooperate with the wireless communications device to send an alarm indication alert responsive to at least one of activation of the vehicle alarm indicator continuously for greater than a predetermined time and activation of the vehicle alarm indicator in a repetitive pattern. The controller may also include a dual polarity compatible output for a vehicle device, such as the vehicle alarm indicator.

Abstract: A microprocessor integrated circuit 104 is provided with a trace controller 120 that is responsive to trace initiating conditions to trigger commencement of tracing operation and generation of a trace data stream. In the case of a multi-word data transfer instruction LSM, the trace controller 120 is able to trigger tracing partway through that instruction such that a subset of the transfer specified by that instruction are included within the trace data stream. All transfers subsequent to the triggering transfer may be traced with those transfers subsequent to the triggering transfer being marked with place holder codes rather than more informative full trace data for the triggering transfer.

Abstract: A well-log display (160) having a principle axis (135) matched to a deviation of a section of a well-bore (450) is disclosed. By presenting a well-log (160) at about the same angle as the section of the well-bore under consideration, a person viewing the well-log (160) will have the advantage of easily visualizing the inclination of the well-bore (450) to aid in geo-steering, proper interpretation of well-bore measurements, etc. Such a well-log (160) may be presented as a hardcopy or as an interactive display on a computer screen (642). A presentation (100, 200) of a well-log (160) may include more than just the log itself, for example, a reference diagram (100, 200) of the entire well highlighting (130) or otherwise indicating the part of the well currently being displayed in the well-log.

Abstract: Each of N continuous orthogonal signals are generated by summing a plurality of constituent sine waves together, where each of the sine waves has a known and mutually exclusive frequency and, the sine waves have a random or pseudo random phase where no two of the N signals includes a constituent sine wave of the same frequency. Each of the constituent sine waves has a prime number integer frequency. A body can be examined by transmitting the N continuous orthogonal signals into the body and providing one of the receivers for receiving the N signals including reflections of the N continuous signals from one or more reflectors within the body. The signals received at each of the receivers is recorded. The travel-time to the reflectors for each of the N signals at each of the receivers is determined by cross correlating each of the N signals with each of the recorded signals at the receivers. The travel-time can be used to derive an image of the body.

Abstract: An apparatus for the rapid evaluation of a plurality of materials or samples including a plurality of crystals operable for receiving an oscillating potential and oscillating, the plurality of crystals arranged in an array. The apparatus also including a plurality of oscillation devices operable for generating the oscillating potential, the plurality of oscillation devices arranged in an array. The apparatus further including means for measuring an output parameter each of the plurality of crystals. The plurality of crystals are remotely coupled to the plurality of oscillation devices such that the plurality of crystals are exposed to a first operating environment and the plurality of oscillation devices are exposed to a second operating environment. A method for enhancing the stability and the selectivity of each of a plurality of sensors of an array of sensors including modulating each of the plurality of sensors of the array of sensors with respect to a predetermined parameter.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for diagnostic assays for detecting R.A. and therapeutic methods and compositions for treating R.A. The invention also provides methods for designing, identifying, and optimizing therapeutics for R.A. Diagnostic compositions of the invention include compositions comprising detection agents for detecting one or more genes that have been shown to be up- or down-regulated in cells of R.A. relative to normal counterpart cells. Exemplary detection agents include nucleic acid probes, which can be in solution or attached to a solid surface, e.g., in the form of a microarray. The invention also provides computer-readable media comprising values of levels of expression of one or more genes that are up- or down-regulated in R.A.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for detecting the presence or absence of a difference between two related nucleic acid sequences. The methods achieve sensitivities great enough to detect the presence of any difference between the nucleic acids, even single nucleotide polymorphisms. In the methods, the nucleic acids are contacted under conditions in which they are capable of forming a stable four-way complex if the nucleic acids differ in sequence. The presence of the four way complex is determined with a detection molecule and a labeled four-stranded tracer molecule.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining the genotype of a nucleic acid at the site of a polymorphism. The methods achieve sensitivities great enough to detect the presence of any difference between the nucleic acids, even single nucleotide polymorphisms. In the methods, the nucleic acid is compared to a reference nucleic acid having a known genotype. The nucleic acids can be of any length, even less than 100 base pairs. In methods, one or more extra mismatches are introduced into the nucleic acids at or near the site of the polymorphism. The nucleic acids are contacted under conditions in which they are capable of forming a stable four-way complex that can be detected to indicate that the nucleic acids differ in genotype.

Abstract: A computer method for the determination of the interaction between transient and permanent connectrons, interference RNA and small temporal RNA.

Abstract: An apparatus 10,70 and method is provided that includes a spatial array of unsteady pressure sensors 15-18 placed at predetermined axial locations X1-XN disposed axially along a pipe 14. for measuring at least one parameter of a solid particle/fluid mixture 12 flowing in the pipe 14. The pressure sensors 15-18 provide acoustic pressure signals P1(t)-PN(t) to a signal processing unit 30 which determines the speed of sound amix of the particle/fluid mixture 12 in the pipe 14 using acoustic spatial array signal processing techniques. The primary parameters to be measured include fluid/particle concentration, fluid/particle mixture volumetric flow, and particle size. Frequency based sound speed is determined utilizing a dispersion model to determine the parameters of interest.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of measuring a force F exerted on a piece in a given direction in the presence of external pressure Pe and temperature T.

Abstract: A system and technique for detecting a device that requires power is implemented with a power detection station. The power detection system includes a detector having an output and a return which are coupled together by the device when the device requires power. The detector includes a word generator for generating test pulses for transmission to the device via the detector, output, and a comparator for comparing the detector output with the detector return. The power detection station has a wide variety of applications, including by way of example, a switch or hub.

Abstract: In the method and apparatus of the present invention, electrical usage is displayed and calculated by multiplying the percentage ofmaximum power already displayed by the operating hours. The result, the kWh, is multiplied by the average unit price for the electricity to determine the cost of electrical energy used by the specific equipment in the particular application in U.S. dollars, or such other unit of monetary measure. This cost shall be displayed together with the savings in kWh and U.S. dollars.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for the determination of charge capacity in a battery, especially the charge and/or aging status.