Abstract: The present utility model relates to the field of X-ray diffraction technology. With different combinations, the X-ray diffractometer in the utility model is enabled to have functions of powder diffraction measurement, double crystal diffraction measurement, mirror reflection measurement and diffuse scattering measurement, thus becoming a multi-functional X-ray diffractometer. Further, the X-ray diffractometer is fully automatic in operation, with data collection being under the control of a microcomputer; and is suitable for microstructure analysis of materials, especially for microstructure analysis of solid film materials. The X-ray diffractometer has convenient operation and stable performance, and the technical parameters thereof may meet a general demand in the research of epitaxial film. Also, the X-ray diffractometer is low in cost, and may provide experience for the reconstruction of a diffractometer of the same kind.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing image data which can be used to construct a high resolution image of a region of a target object is disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes the acts of providing incident radiation from a radiation source at a target object, via at least one detector, detecting the intensity of radiation scattered by the target object and providing the image data responsive to the detected intensity without high resolution positioning of the incident radiation or a post target object aperture relative to the target object.

Abstract: For scattered radiation correction in dual X-ray absorptiometry it is proposed to use the additional information supplied by the attenuation images in different energy ranges in a correction image area with homogeneous attenuation coefficients in order to determine the respective scattered radiation fraction. Toward that end, the inverse of the primary radiation function is considered and a search conducted for that scatter-to-primary ratio which leads to consistent mass per unit areas for the attenuation images recorded in different energy ranges.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an imaging system are provided. The imaging system includes a gantry having a stationary member coupled to a rotating member. The rotating member has an opened area proximate an axis about which the rotating member rotates. An x-ray source provided on the rotating member. An x-ray detector may be disposed on the rotating member and configured to receive x-rays from the x-ray source. A rotary transformer having circumferentially disposed primary and secondary windings may form part of a contactless power transfer system that rotates the rotatable portion of the gantry at very high speeds, the primary winding being disposed on the stationary member and the secondary winding being disposed on the rotating member.

Abstract: A method of operating and process for fabricating an electron source. A conductive rod is covered by an insulating layer, by dipping the rod in an insulation solution, for example. The rod is then covered by a field emitter material to form a layered conductive rod. The rod may also be covered by a second insulating material. Next, the materials are removed from the end of the rod and the insulating layers are recessed with respect to the field emitter layer so that a gap is present between the field emitter layer and the rod. The layered rod may be operated as an electron source within a vacuum tube by applying a positive bias to the rod with respect to the field emitter material and applying a higher positive bias to an anode opposite the rod in the tube. Electrons will accelerate to the charged anode and generate soft X-rays.

Abstract: The present application discloses an anode assembly for an x-ray device. The anode assembly includes an anode and an anode shaft mounted to the anode. The anode assembly additionally includes a plurality of ceramic bearing balls adapted to rotatably support the anode shaft. In an embodiment, a plurality of metallic bearing balls are also provided to rotatably support the anode shaft. In another embodiment, the plurality of ceramic bearing balls and the plurality of metallic bearing balls have a solid lubricant coating.

Abstract: An apparatus for focusing and deflecting the electron beam of an x-ray device is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a vacuum enclosure, and a cathode assembly disposed within the vacuum enclosure. The cathode assembly is adapted to transmit an electron beam comprising a plurality of electrons. The cathode assembly is generally maintained at a first voltage. The apparatus also includes an anode disposed within the vacuum enclosure. The anode is generally maintained at a second voltage. The apparatus also includes a member disposed within the vacuum enclosure between the cathode assembly and the anode. The member defines an aperture through which the electron beam is passed. The member is generally maintained at the second voltage. A corresponding method for focusing and deflecting the electron beam of an x-ray device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An X-ray fluorescence analyzer device comprises an X-ray source and a sample window. Between the X-ray source and the sample window there are a collimator plate with a plurality of microscopic pores and an annular plate comprising material essentially opaque to X-rays. The annular plate defines an area transparent to X-rays. The pores in said collimator plate let through collimated X-rays radiated by said X-ray source towards said sample window. The area transparent to X-rays in said annular plate spatially limits in a transverse direction a beam of X-rays radiated by said X-ray source towards said sample window.

Abstract: A method for obtaining a concentrated, monochromatic x-ray beam from a standard x-ray tube or other source of polychromatic emission. X-rays from the anode of the x-ray tube fluoresce an adjoining, independent target that produces a monochromatic spectrum, a portion of which is focused by the x-ray optical system. This two-stage method gives the system considerably versatility without undue loss in signal. The two-stage concentrator makes practical the use of focusing optics in hand-held and portable instruments.

Abstract: An X-ray collimator formed of stacked laminated layers with apertures therein aligned to form complex 3-dimensional collimator structures, and method of fabrication thereof, is presented.

Abstract: The present invention is a radiographic sensor positioning system. In particular, the present invention is directed to a system for positioning a digital dental radiographic sensor in a patient's mouth and for positioning a radiographic device, e.g. a gamma ray source, to interact with the sensor. A preferred embodiment of the dental radiography positioning system comprises an aimer ring that slides onto an extension bar in one of several positions. The extension bar is preferably curved with a flared end and a tined end. The extension bar inserts into a bite block at one of three slots. The bite block has a bite surface above the three slots and a preferably tapered sensor holder slot with two stabilizer posts. A sensor holder is inserted into the sensor holder slot. For posterior images, the stabilizer posts can stabilize the sensor.

Abstract: A protective cover (1) of a main support element (2) of cushion or mattress type, on which a part at least of the body of a patient (7) to be radiographed is intended to rest, comprises at least an upper part (11) substantially flat when placed so as to cover the upper surface (21) of said main support element and lateral flanges (12), for covering in part at least the flanks (22) of the main support element (2), characterised in that it comprises: a supple internal pocket (3), extending below said upper part (11) of the cover, for containing a radiography cassette (5), said pocket comprising at least one opening (3a) for introducing a cassette, the end of the pocket forming an opening terminating on and being fixed to at least one lateral edge (12) of the cover, near the longitudinal edge (13) of said main cover part, and a secondary support element (4) of mattress or cushion type, not as thick as said main support element (2), preferably having a thickness of less than 5 cm, integral with said cover, positi

Abstract: A CT scanner includes a base, two fixed portions extending transversely from the base, and a rocking beam pivotally attached to the base about an axis. The CT scanner includes four wheels that allow the CT scanner to move over a floor. A wheel is attached to each fixed portion, and a wheel is attached to each end of the rocking beam. If the CT scanner is positioned on a floor with an unlevel portion, the rocking beam rotates about the axis. One wheel attached to the rocking beam raises in a generally vertical direction, and the other beam attached to the rocking beam lowers in a generally vertical direction so all four wheels contact the floor, stabilizing the CT scanner and preventing rocking.

Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a holding unit which detachably holds an imaging unit for detecting radiation generated by a radiation generation unit and acquiring a radiographic image, a detachment restriction unit which restricts detachment of the imaging unit from the holding unit, and a controller which cancels the restriction by the detachment restriction unit when a grip detection unit for detecting gripping of the imaging unit detects the gripping on the imaging unit.

Abstract: Directing customer service calls based upon remote diagnosis of customer premises equipment (CPE). CPE information is received remotely from the CPE. Network status information is received from a communications network indicative of a current operational status for the network. An issue is detected with the CPE based upon the received CPE information. A recommended customer service center is selected from a plurality of customer service centers based upon at least one of the CPE information and the network status information.

Abstract: A method for providing ringback tone presence information includes: obtaining a subscription record of a ringback tone presence service corresponding to a user terminal of a call and a routing address of a ringback tone device; connecting the call to the ringback tone device according to the routing address; obtaining the presence information of the called user according to a user terminal number of the call; and sending the presence information of the called user to the calling user terminal. The present invention further provides a system and a ringback tone device for providing presence information. According to the present invention, the calling user may obtain the presence information of the called user via a ringback tone to acquire the state and mood of the called user; therefore, the communication experience is improved; the telecom service types are enriched; and the presence service is popularized.

Abstract: A system for processing voice communications to access networked services is disclosed. The system includes a voice recognition module, a text understanding module, a pool of domain system agents, a target prospector module, and a session manager. The voice recognition module is configured to translate a voice communication into a text file. The text understanding module is configured to convert a text file into a set of logical objectives. The pool of domain system agents are associated with the networked services, wherein each one of the domain system agents is associated with one of the networked services. The target prospector module is in communications with the voice recognition module and the text understanding module. The target prospector module being configured to receive the text file translation of the voice communication and convert the text file into a set of structured logical objectives using the text understanding module.

Abstract: Methods for routing a call based on voice activated dialing (VAD). A VAD device module may respond to a VAD instruction, or to a call received with a VAD instruction with a corresponding call destination number obtained from a personal VAD directory. If the personal VAD directory fails to include the call destination number, the VAD device module may route the call or initiate a call through a gateway to a VAD network module. The VAD network module may obtain call destination information from the VAD instruction, and may use the call destination information obtain the call destination number. The VAD network module may obtain additional information from the call or other source, and use the additional information to obtain the call destination number. The call then is routed to the call destination number. The call destination number may be added to the personal VAD directory.

Abstract: Persistent voicemail settings features are set by generating a list of persistent settings features, which are maintained in a defined state through more than one subscriber session, to include multiple persistent settings features that can be selected and set in accordance with input of a voicemail subscriber. The subscriber is sequentially prompted to select a persistent settings feature from the generated list by sequentially playing a first prompt for each of the persistent settings features. The selected persistent settings feature is set in accordance with input from the subscriber.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method, information processing system, and computer storage program product for providing communication between a user electronic device and an Interactive Voice Response (“IVR”) system. At least one selection from a user corresponding to at least one menu in an IVR system is received. The selection comprises an instruction selection sequence. At least one voice message and at least one visual message associated with the voice message, each corresponding to the instruction sequence are generated in response to the receiving. The voice message and visual message are transmitted to the electronic device associated with the user. The visual message is to be displayed to the user on an electronic device associated with the user while the voice message is being played to the user.

Abstract: A system for using voice communications to access networked services is disclosed. The system includes a voice recognition module in communications with a network, a text understanding module, a first domain system a pool of domain system agents, and an order manager. The voice recognition module is configured to receive voice commands from a telephony device that is connected to the network and transform those commands into text files. The text understanding module is configured to translate a text file into a set of structured logical objectives. The first domain system is configured to host the networked services. Each one of the domain system agents is associated with one of the networked services hosted by the first domain system. The order manager is in communications with the voice recognition module, the text understanding module, and the pool of domain system agents.

Abstract: A telephone call is established between a local telephone (110) associated with a local party and a remote telephone (104) associated with a remote party. The local telephone (110) receives a voice signal from the remote telephone (104) responsive to establishing the telephone call. The voice signal represents directory assistance information, a name, a phone number or directions provided by the remote party. The local telephone (110) stores the voice signal in a memory unit (212) in the local telephone (110) responsive to receiving the voice signal. The local telephone (110) converts the voice signal to a text signal responsive to storing the voice signal. The local telephone (110) stores the text signal in the memory unit (214) in the local telephone (110) responsive to converting the voice signal to a text signal. The local telephone (110) edits the stored text signal in the memory unit responsive to storing the text signal.

Abstract: A method of communicating with a service provider is disclosed that includes receiving an email message, identifying the service provider after evaluating content in the email message, and generating an audio message including audio content derived from at least a portion of the content in the email message. The method also includes placing a first call to the service provider and communicating the audio message during the first call.

Abstract: A status reporting system (SRS) automatically reports updated status of a project to an interested party based on status information stored in a status system. The SRS is communicatively coupled to the status system and includes a monitoring device that contacts the status system to determine whether such status system has new status information stored therein and obtains such new status information from the status system. An internal mail device receives the obtained status information, ascertains from the received status information the interested party, locates an electronic mail address for the interested party, formats the received status information into a piece of electronic mail which includes the received status information and the located electronic mail address, and forwards the piece of electronic mail to the interested party by way of an electronic mail service.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed that allow for the exchange of voice mail messages between different VMSs of different service providers and/or in different networks by the transmission of such messages through a data network using a standard protocol of the data network. Methods and systems also are disclosed that validate message transactions among subscribers receiving regional messaging services over the PSTN. The subscribers are located in different geographic areas and may be provided their voice, facsimile or data messaging services by different companies. The present invention validates passing messages (data) among customers of potentially different companies located in different areas by assessing the validity of the transaction in light of a number of conditions, including applicable regulatory or business conditions.

Abstract: A method of storage of an e-mail includes either receiving the e-mail at a portable electronic device or sending the e-mail from the portable electronic device. The e-mail is marked for saving at the portable electronic device and transmitted by radio communication for receipt by a server and for storage of the e-mail in a backup database.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow for storing of data messages (e.g., text messages or multimedia messages) in a data message mailbox. If a data message is sent from a sender to a recipient, then the communication network receiving the data message attempts to deliver the data message to the recipient. If unsuccessful in delivering the data message, then the network stores the data message for the recipient. If the communication network later receives a request to retrieve the stored data message from the recipient, then the communication network delivers the stored data message to the recipient.

Abstract: The described systems regulate the transmission and playback of multiple streams of audio data, e.g., for a multiplayer game, and provide sequential playback of audio, buffered while the listener is listening to a different stream, time-compressed if necessary. The systems thus solve a problem of users “talking over each other” by: (1) regulating access to audio channels; and (2) treating the spoken audio as distinct blocks so as to play the messages, e.g., from multiple channels, sequentially to users. The messages may be played back at a later time at time-compressed rates or aborted as directed by the user or by a separate automated process.

Abstract: Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information is routed through a hybrid network which includes transfer of information across the internet. A media order entry captures complete user profile information for a user. This profile information is utilized by the system throughout the media experience for routing, billing, monitoring, reporting and other media control functions. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site. The hybrid network also contains logic for responding to requests for quality of service and reserving the resources to provide the requested services.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus capable of transmitting and receiving voice data and non-voice data, and supporting a plurality of lines includes a main section including a plurality of modem units to individually control each of the plurality of modem units, and a line section including a plurality of line connecting units to connect a plurality of General Switched Telephone Networks (GSTNs) with the plurality of modem units, respectively. Accordingly, a plurality of lines can be used via one telephone circuit.

Abstract: A line interface unit in which a circuit to detect a calling line and a ring signal includes a connecting unit connected to a public switched telephone network (PSTN) to individually detect the calling line and the ring signal and to commonly use an insulating circuit electrically insulated from PSTN. A circuit to detect the calling line and the ring signal is simply implemented so that economical burden can be reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to problems how to generate information related to use of a Cashless Calling Service Subscription. The problems are solved by methods and arrangements in a communication system to generate information related to use of the monitored Cashless Calling Service Subscription. The system provides the information to an Intercept Configuration Unit. The information is collected from the Interception Access Point that is associated to the monitored Cashless Calling Service Subscription. The method comprises the following step: receiving to the Interception Access Point a request to monitor the Cashless Calling Service Subscription number, detection of use of the monitored Cashless Calling Service Subscription number at the Interception Access Point, delivering information related to said use, from the Interception Access Point to the Intercept Configuration Unit.

Abstract: A method for implementing bills association mainly includes generating a session identifier corresponding to a call; indicating bills with the session identifier by communication devices which are required to generate the bills corresponding to the call, to implement the association between the bills generated by the communication devices. Embodiments of the present invention further provide a system and a CO switch for implementing bills association. The method and the system of the present invention may implement the association of bills in one call. The association includes the association between ordinary bills and the association between ordinary bills and intelligent bills. In this way, telecom operators may charge a call by collecting the bill generated by each CO switch according to the Call ID to improve the precision and the efficiency of the accounting process.

Abstract: A presence agent (100) for a telephone line (102) operable to provide telephony presence information to a presence client. A line monitor (104) is included for collecting line status information by monitoring a telephone line associated with the telephone. A presence entity module (108) is coupled to the line monitor for processing the line status information into presence data operable to be transmitted over an IP-based network (110).

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for generating music for a caller during a silent period of a call when the caller is placed on hold by a subscriber of a personalized music on hold system. The music is selected by the subscriber of a personalized music on hold system specifically for the caller based on a stored profile maintained by the subscriber. The music is terminated at the end of the silent period when the caller is no longer on hold.

Abstract: A system for generating user availability information from call control events within a telephone system, comprising an Event Queue for receiving and storing call control events from the telephone system, and an Interpretation Engine for accessing the call control events in the Event Queue and in response updating a running sum for the user based on availability evidence ascribed to the call control events, and generating an indication of user availability based on the running sum.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method comprises receiving call information to record a complaint from a called party against a calling party relating to receipt of a call and adding the call information to a complaint database. The call information may be retrieved from the complaint database and a check made for a match between called party information in a regulatory database and the call information. The call information may be updated in the complaint database based on results of the match checking. Reverse lookup information in a third party database may be requested with the call information updated in the complaint database based on results of the request. An entity may request complaint information from the complaint database. In response to the request, an application server may retrieve the requested complaint information from the complaint database and deliver the retrieved complaint information to the entity.

Abstract: An implementation for detecting interruptions in audio conversations between a plurality of participants comprising continuously recording the most recent predetermined time segment of the conversation stream of one participant in the conversation, monitoring the conversation stream of the participant for interruptions in said conversation stream and storing the most recent segment prior to the interruption in response to a detection of an interruption. The segment is represented by a conversation marker. The user may then select the conversation marker to playback this most recent segment, so that he may then decide whether he wishes to resume or pursue the interrupted conversation fragment.

Abstract: A method for determining the name of a calling party where the calling party's name and corresponding telephone number are found in a remote database. The method first identifies whether the calling party's telephone number is contained within the local database. When it is determined that the telephone number is not within the local database, the method attempts to locate the telephone number in a remote database. A query is formed according to a basic signal transmission protocol to ensure that a database which receives the query will be able to respond to it. The query requesting the name associated with the telephone number is sent across a network. The method receives a response to the inquiry and checks to ensure that a name was returned to the local database before delivering the name to the called party.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for routing calls for a subscriber based on the identification of the calling party or the originating line. Generally, the present invention operates to identify a calling party or originating line and then select a routing list based on this identification. Once a routing list has been selected, the call will be routed to the destination in the routing list. More specifically, when a call is received, an inquiry is made regarding the identity of the calling party or calling line. If the identification can be determined, then an attempt to retrieve a routing list associated with this identification is made. If a routing list has been provided for the identified party or line, the routing list will be retrieved. If a routing list has not been provided for the identified party or line, a default routing list will be selected for routing the call.

Abstract: A technique is disclosed that changes one or more properties of a user interface at a telecommunications terminal based on an incoming call. When a first caller calls the telephone number of the terminal directly and the terminal answers the call, the terminal presents the direct call to the user through a first user interface. When a second caller calls a telephone number that is associated with a data-processing system and the call is then redirected to the terminal, the terminal presents the redirected call to the user through a second user interface. The telecommunications terminal can be a cell phone that belongs to a user, and the data-processing system can be a private branch exchange that serves an office enterprise network that the user belongs to, wherein the private branch exchange extends the call to the user's cell phone when the user is out of the office.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally provide techniques and apparatus that may be used to distribute services in a telephone system. Utilizing these techniques, functions conventionally centralized and requiring a separate server may be distributed to end units, for example, as instances of such applications running on network telephones. Examples of such functions include, but are not limited to, auto attendant functions, distributed voice mail functions, and operator functions.

Abstract: A phone call is selectively routed to a public switched telephone network or to a packet switched network based on a called number to which the phone call is directed. A phone call may be made as a Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol call through, for example, the Internet except when a user dials an emergency number, in which case the call is made to the public switched telephone network.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of allocating calls coming into a call center from a caller location remote from the call center, receiving a call from a caller which includes information from an RFID chip located in close proximity to the caller location; decoding the information from the RFID chip to determine one or more parameters relating to the information; using said one or more parameters to allocate the call from the caller at the call center to ensure calls are handled in accordance with the parameters. This has the advantage of much more efficient management of the of the calls within the call center and ensures that the calls are sent to the agent with the most appropriate skill set.

Abstract: A predictive call routing system that includes a real-time decision engine to receive information about a customer and identify a skill that is useful for providing service to the caller. The decision engine identifies the skill by generating scores for a plurality of statistical models using the statistical models and parameters associated with the caller, each statistical model representing a correlation between a subset of parameters arid an action that may be performed or requested to be performed by the caller, the score for each statistical model being generated using the statistical model and the subset of parameters associated with the statistical model, and identifies a skill based on the scores. The system includes a call router to route a call from the customer to a representative who has the skill.

Abstract: A subscriber line interface circuit apparatus includes a signal processor having sense inputs for a sensed tip signal and a sensed ring signal of a subscriber loop. The signal processor generates at least one linefeed driver control current in response to the sensed signals. The signal processor is not a predominant source of any of a tip current or a ring current of the subscriber loop.

Abstract: A system and method for achieving secure and fast computation in hyperelliptic cryptography is realized. Fast scalar multiplication is achieve by executing computing operations including halving as computing processing in scalar multiplication with respect to a divisor D in hyperelliptic curve cryptography. For example, computing operations including halving are executed in scalar multiplication with respect to a divisor D on a hyperelliptic curve of genus 2 in characteristic 2 having h(x)=x2+x+h0, f4=0 as parameters, a hyperelliptic curve of genus 2 in characteristic 2 having h(x)=x2+h1x+h0, f4=0 as parameters, or a hyperelliptic curve of genus 2 in characteristic 2 having h(x)=x as a parameter. Further, reduced complexity and faster computation are realized through the application of a table that records which of k1, k1?, (k0, k0?) is correct on the basis of a computed value of [½iD] with respect to a fixed divisor D, and through a reduction in the number of inversion operations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a technology which precisely restores a distribution of original information by carrying out an iterative calculation based on a distribution of degraded information and a transfer function including a phase characteristic of a transfer system. A method according to the present invention restores the original information using the degraded information and the transfer function in the frequency space. The method according to the present invention considers a distribution of the degraded information and a distribution of the original information as distributions of probability density functions, and considers the transfer function as a probability density function of a conditional probability. The most probable distribution of the original information according to the distribution of the degraded information is acquired by the iterative calculation by means of relational equations based on the Bayes' theorem relating to the probability density functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (21) for managing guest key records (6) in wireless home networks (1), comprising at least one interface (211) for connecting a guest key transmitter (GKT) (5), a key generator (212) and a transmission unit (213) for transmitting a generated key record (6) to the GKT (5). The invention also relates to a security system for wireless networks, comprising a portable guest unit (5) for short-range transmission of a guest key record (GKT), at least one device (21) according to the invention and at least one receiving unit (31) for receiving the key record (6) in at least one wireless home apparatus (3) and/or access point (2) of the network (1).

Abstract: A signature system in which size of data to be transmitted is small and data can be processed efficiently in a Merkle signature system having high security. A processing part 112 of a smartcard 110 divides a message to be signed into groups of specific numbers of bits, starting from the first bit of the message. Then, respective partial one-time signatures of the groups are generated by encrypting each group by a one-way function processing part 112c. The partial one-time signatures are sequentially outputted to a verification apparatus through a interface part 113.