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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a improved bullet targets. More specifically, the present invention relates to targets which improve the visual stimulation and/or function of the target to improve shooter abilities and to decrease broken targets. 2. State of the Art In order to maintain profi...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to controlling birefringence in an optical waveguide, and in particular in a silicon rib waveguide structure. 2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, birefringence represents a significant problem in optical waveguides. Birefringence can result from a ...
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Many techniques have been introduced in processor technology to improve the execution performance of code by processors. One such category of techniques that provide simultaneous, or parallel, processing within a computer is known as pipelining. It refers to overlapping operations by moving data or instructions into a ...
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1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a topical solutions and method useful for treating fungal infections of human fingernails and toenails, and for alleviating other symptoms often associated with such fungal infections. 2. Description of Related Art Fungal infections in, under and around human fingerna...
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Generally speaking, the present invention relates to an improved variable resistance control wherein an electrical resistance path and an electrical conductive strip are carried on a base and wherein movable electrical contact means electrically bridge the resistance path and the electrical conductive strip, the improv...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a thin film transistor substrate and a flat panel display apparatus that has uniform electrical characteristics and uniform display characteristics. 2. Description of the Related Art Recently, many existing display apparatuses are replaced by flat panel display...
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The present invention relates to aiming and stabilization systems for projectile weapons. In many embodiments, the invention relates to systems allowing an individual to more accurately aim a hand-held weapon, for example a small arm.
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a light-emitting element that has a structure interposing a plurality of layers between a pair of electrodes, in particular, relates to a structure of the layers. 2. Description of the Related Art A light-emitting device utilizing a light emission from an elect...
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A device for the treatment of exhaust gases is provided, such as a catalytic converter or a diesel particulate trap having a fragile structure mounted within a housing which is supported therein by a mounting mat disposed between the housing and the fragile structure. A catalytic converter assembly for treating exhaust...
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Conventional pharmaceutical dispensing apparatuses equipped with a pharmaceutical dispensing unit of this type were configured to comprise a cassette in which cylindrical pharmaceutical containers were disposed, a container removal head for removing the pharmaceutical containers from this cassette, a holding means for ...
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The present invention relates to an antenna device operable to receive an electric wave of digital radio broadcasting. A digital radio receiver which is operable to receive a satellite wave or ground wave and allows a person to hear digital radio broadcasting has been developed, and has been put to practical use in Uni...
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1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to novel compounds having antineoplastic activity. More specifically, it relates to compounds of the class of N,N'-bis(sulfonyl)hydrazines and their use in inhibiting tumors. These novel compounds constitute a new class of alkylating agents. 2. Prior Art Alkylating agent...
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Glucocorticoid-induced TNFR-related protein (GITR), a member of the TNFR superfamily, is expressed in many components of the innate and adaptive immune system and stimulates both acquired and innate immunity (Nocentini G et al., (1994) PNAS 94: 6216-6221; Hanabuchi S et al., (2006) Blood 107:3617-3623; Nocentini G & Ri...
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It is known that activities and functions of hyaluronic acid (henceforth also referred to as “HA”) change depending on the molecular size. For example, it has been reported that HA having a molecular weight of 1,200,000 shows NF-κB inactivation activity, neovascularization inhibition activity and so forth (Neumann A., ...
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This invention relates to an improved field range cabinet wherein the two side walls and the rear wall within which the burner and oven portions of the field range are enclosed are formed into a single removable outer shell element which slidably cooperates with the frame of the range to make the interior of the range ...
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The present invention relates to compositions containing sulfinic derivatives. In particular it relates to such compositions as contain sulfinic derivatives having reductive properties and in which the sulfinic derivative is stabilized to degradation by the addition of stabilizing agents. Sulfinic derivatives are deriv...
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Contoured cushioning is commonly used for many different types of seats and mattresses. For example, contoured cushioning is sometimes used in seats, such as office chairs, wheelchairs, and vehicle seats to provide lumbar support and a comfortable seat base. Typically, contoured cushioning is provided by locating paddi...
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1. Field of Invention Apparatuses and methods consistent with the present invention relate to adjusting position and size of an image signal using a clamp signal. 2. Description of the Related Art In general, an image signal includes an active signal to be actually displayed on a screen of a display apparatus and a syn...
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Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. This invention is directed to an improvement in the method of making siloxane-based polyamides described in a prior copending application, U.S. Ser. No. 08/904,709, filed Aug. 1, 1997, and entitled xe2x80x9cCosmetic Composition Containing Siloxane-Based Polyamides as Thic...
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A typical process for operating a digital computer involves the steps of writing a plurality of programs in one or more source languages, compiling (or assembling) the source programs into object modules, linking one or more object modules together into a load module, and loading and running the load module. In the typ...
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Engine fan flutter can be caused by shocks at the blade tips and tip vortices created in the flow adjacent the blade tips. Flutter is typically undesired in a gas turbine engine or in other rotary machines, and can occur in blades of various types of rotor assemblies such as fan blades, compressor blades, turbine blade...
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The present application describes a technique for automatically capturing Internet addresses that are broadcast as part of an entertainment media. Many commercials on entertainment media, such as television and radio, include an Internet address therein. For this part of the advertising to be effective, the user must r...
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Ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymers (hereinafter, may be also referred to as “EVOH”) are superior in oxygen barrier properties, transparency, oil resistance, antistatic properties, mechanical strength and the like, and thus have been widely used as various types of wrapping materials such as films, sheets, containers, et...
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Many modern programming language systems, such as Java and C++, are based on object oriented programming. Object oriented programming languages tend to be more flexible and robust because many data types are grouped into generic object classes. Generic object classes are defined so that object instances can share model...
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Saddles are a critical piece of equipment for the sport of horseback riding and can also represent a significant financial investment. It is imperative that saddles always have adequate support to retain their shape and that the exposed surfaces, particularly on the underside are not damaged. Saddles consist of a numbe...
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This invention relates to an image information conversion apparatus and an image information conversion method, and more particularly to an image information conversion apparatus and an image information conversion method which are used to receive, through network media such as a satellite broadcast, a cable television...
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1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to integrated circuitry for writing data to a magnetic medium, and more particularly to techniques for generating a precompensation delay in the path of the data stream. 2. Description of Related Art Data is recorded on magnetic media, such as floppy disks and hard disks,...
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The invention disclosed herein relates generally to proximity switches and more particularly to proximity switches that utilize fiber optics. There is a specific need in aircraft to sense the proximity of some movable part of an aircraft such as an aircraft door or a landing gear component. Due to considerations of siz...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for improving lighting-up control for a laser. 2. Related Background Art In a laser beam printer apparatus or the like for recording an image by an electrophotographic process, it is necessary to scan a photosensitive member with a laser beam to for...
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In order to enable a home network to deal with an AV content of digital broadcasting, etc., a measure for copyright protection on a network is necessary. In the digital broadcasting, a content protection rule is prescribed under a broadcasting operation rule of the ARIB (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses),...
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With the increased popularity of smart telephones, tablets, and other mobile devices, there has been a similar increase in the amount of data handled by the networks of mobile operators. To reduce the strain on network infrastructure and to reduce network transfer costs, mobile operators are shifting from offering unli...
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The handle assembly of a vacuum cleaner may comprise a duct through which dirt-laden air is carried. One end of the duct may be attached to a hose, which in turn is attached to a main body of the vacuum cleaner. The other end of the duct may be attached to an elongate tube, which in turn is attached to a cleaner head. ...
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In PID control of engine speed, an I component is used as an integral control value by integration of speed difference between a target engine speed and an actual engine speed. In this case, when the actual engine speed is lower than the target engine speed, the integral control value of the I component is integrated c...
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Many types of containers have been developed for storing consumer products, perishable foodstuffs, and other manufactured goods in hermetically-sealed volumes that prevent the exchange of air between the inside of the container and ambience. The designs for these containers can vary greatly depending on the nature of t...
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1. Field This disclosure relates to a medical use driver tool and, in particular, to a torque-limiting driver that disengages at a predefined torque limit and counts a predetermined number of cycles. 2. General Background Torque-limiting drivers are widely used throughout the medical industry. These torque-limiting dri...
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The present invention relates to an image sensing apparatus and an image display method therefor and, more particularly, to an image display method of displaying an input image and photographed image in an image sensing apparatus. A conventional image sensing apparatus such as a digital camera has an image display devi...
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Conventional printer power systems are designed for each printer based on the power needs of each printer. The printer power systems are also designed to comply with energy related regulations or standards, such as Energy Star. An inkjet printing system may include a printhead, an ink supply that supplies liquid ink to...
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This section of the present disclosure is intended to introduce the reader to various aspects of art that may be related to various aspects of the subject matter described and/or claimed below. This discussion is believed to be helpful in providing the reader with background information to facilitate a better understan...
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Transform-based audio codecs like AAC, MP3, or TCX generally introduce inter-harmonic quantization noise when processing harmonic audio signals, particularly at low bitrates. This effect is further worsened when the transform-based audio codec operates at low delay, due to the worse frequency resolution and/or selectiv...
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Remotely activated sprayers are known. For example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,432,472, 5,368,202, 6,976,644 and 7,040,510 disclose mounting spray devices on one end of a shaft and remotely activating the spray device from the other end of the shaft. The U.S. Pat. No. 4,432,472 discloses a buffer at the distal end of the shaft, ...
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As remote access of computer systems and applications grows in popularity the number and variety of transactions which are accessed remotely over public networks such as the Internet has increased dramatically. This popularity has underlined a need for security in particular; a. How to insure that people who are rem...
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The present invention relates to a moving picture decoding apparatus, and especially, to a moving picture decoding apparatus capable of reducing a necessary capacity of a frame memory to be used when coded moving pictures are decoded. Conventionally, this kind of a moving picture decoding apparatus is used in a method ...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a self-timing control circuit for generating a control clock synchronized in a prescribed phase relationship to a master clock; and to a self-timing control circuit with a simple circuit structure which can lock on in a short time and which can carry out highly...
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The invention relates to resistance training exercise apparatus. Various types of resistance training exercise apparatus are known in the prior art, including load systems for providing resistance. Commonly owned co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/854,279, filed Aug. 11, 2010, is directed to resistance trai...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a processing head incorporated in an electrophotographic apparatus for executing various kinds of processing of electrophotographic films. 2. Description of the Prior Art One type of photographic apparatus has heretofore been known which is capable of recording...
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Migraine is a highly disabling neurovascular disorder characterized by attacks of moderate to severe headache that are often associated with nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia. The attacks can last from 4 to 72 h, and the average attack frequency is 1 or 2 per month. About 20-30% of migraine patients experi...
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Sometimes a ventilation system is needed for personal comfort for an individual or for providing circulating air to an object. Standard cooling and circulating devices can be bulky and difficult to move from place to place. The present invention features a portable air displacement system for introducing or removing ai...
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Wipes have been made from a variety of materials which can be dry or wet when used. Wet wipes can be moistened with a variety of suitable wiping solutions. Typically, wet wipes have been stacked in a container in either a folded or unfolded configuration. For example, containers or dispensers for wet wipes have been av...
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In recent years, various techniques relating to cancer virotherapy involving the use of viruses in cancer therapy have been developed. Viruses used in such therapy include vaccinia virus, as well as adenovirus and retrovirus. In recent years, vaccinia virus has also been used as a multivalent vaccine for infections (HI...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of gas, liquid or the like. 2. Discussion of the Related Art Heretofore, as described in Japanese unexamined, published patent application No. 2002-13998 for example, there have been known a pressure sensor having a ...
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The invention relates to transistor structures, particularly useful in MOSFETs, in which the conductive channel is formed on the A-face of the semiconductor body. The problems addressed by this invention include (i) reducing channel resistance in the on-state for optimal current output and (ii) minimizing field crowdin...
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A cooktop unit generally comprises: a glass-ceramic cooktop or a cooktop made of similar material; a holding frame; and, a permanent-elastic connection between the cooktop and the frame. Assemblies are known in the marketplace having a molded-on sealing profile. This idea in and of itself is good but experience has sho...
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The identification of microorganisms, especially detection of antibiotic resistant bacteria, is of great importance in the medical field. It is well known that health care facilities invest large efforts to prevent patients from being infected with secondary diseases caused by environmental bacteria and especially thos...
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This invention relates to a fluidized bed combustion system and method and, more particularly, to a method for controlling the temperature in the furnace section of the system. Fluidized bed combustion systems are well known. In these arrangements, air is passed through a bed of particulate material, including a fossil...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an optical communication system, and more particularly to a semiconductor laser for use in an optical communication system. 2. Description of the Related Art Optical communication systems employ wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) mode, which simultaneously ...
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Effective management of a patient's medication therapy is an important factor in achieving successful treatment results. The closer a patient adheres to his or her prescribed medication treatment program, the more likely that the treatment will be effective. Unfortunately, in many instances patients do not adequately c...
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The present invention relates to an improvement on a nail gun described in Japanese Patent Application Kokai No. HEI5-16077 filed by the present assignee. More particularly, the present invention improves safety of a pneumatically operated nail gun for striking with a bit a head of a nail inserted into and supported by...
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The present invention relates to color and, more specifically, to the selection of a color for a product. Many products are offered in a number of colors. For instance, paints and plastics are offered in numerous colors. Potential purchasers of products that come in a number of different colors are either: (1) looking ...
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The present disclosure relates to the retrieval of information from flash memory devices, such as solid-state drives (SSDs).
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FIG. 1 (Prior Art) is a block diagram of a Secondary-Side Regulation (SSR) flyback power supply 1. An alternating current (AC) 110-240 volt line voltage on input terminals 2 and 3 is rectified by a full wave bridge rectifier 4 and an associated smoothing capacitor 5 so that a rectified and smoothed rough DC voltage is ...
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Active matrix display devices have been in widespread use. The display device includes a pixel portion and a driver circuit which controls image display in the pixel portion. Specifically, in the display device, display is performed in such a manner that image signals input to a plurality of pixels arranged in matrix i...
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Aneurysms occur in blood vessels in locations where, due to age, disease or genetic predisposition, insufficient blood vessel strength or resiliency may cause the blood vessel wall to weaken and/or lose its shape as blood flows through it, resulting in a ballooning or stretching of the blood vessel at the limited stren...
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1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to the fabrication of magnetic read/write heads that employ TAMR (thermally assisted magnetic recording) to enable writing on magnetic media having high coercivity and high magnetic anisotropy. More particularly, it relates to the use of a plasmon antenna (PA) to transfe...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multi-material golf club head with a sound modifying component. More specifically, the present invention relates to a golf club head with face component composed of a metal material for a more efficient transfer of energy to a golf ball at impact, a non-metal...
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1. Field of the Invention There has been proposed and commercialized a head gasket interposed between a cylinder block and cylinder head in an automobile engine in which beads are formed so as to surround combustion chamber openings, oil holes, bolt holes, or the like, and a coating layer is formed all over a gasket co...
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The present invention relates to a pulley for an alternator, and in particular, to a pulley for an automotive alternator. An alternator is a type of generator that can produce an alternating current by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. An automotive alternator converts mechanical energy of an engine ...
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1. Field of the Invention: The present invention relates generally to a slider for a slide fastener and more particularly to a provisional pull tab attached to the slider provisionally when the slider is subjected to stringer-threading step or when it is manipulated to inspect the performance of reciprocating along fas...
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Aseptic coupling devices can be used to connect two or more sterilized pathways. For example, aseptic coupling devices can be used to couple a fluid pathway from a first piece of processing equipment or container to a fluid pathway from a second piece of processing equipment or container to establish a sterile pathway ...
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Traditionally, chiropractic has focused largely on a functional model of treatment and relies on the concept that manipulation of the spine allows improved functional movement, which in turn allows greater overall spinal function and general health. While this method has been shown to offer symptomatic relief to patien...
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1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to solar-based weather modification and energy transfer in such a manner as to improve people's living standards by reducing their energy cost and food cost and simultaneously improving the environment. 2. Description of the Prior Art Art prior to the present application...
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1. Field of the Invention Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of inspecting a substrate or, more particularly, to a method of inspecting a substrate capable of enhancing reliability of a process of inspecting a status of a target object formed on a substrate. 2. Discussion of the Backgroun...
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The present invention relates to a semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same and relates to, for example, a semiconductor device manufacturing method executing a burn-in test and a semiconductor device. In a burn-in test process of a semiconductor device, a semiconductor device is attached to each of ...
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Digital radio broadcasting technology delivers digital audio and data services to mobile, portable, and fixed receivers. One type of digital radio broadcasting, referred to as in-band on-channel (IBOC) digital audio broadcasting (DAB), uses terrestrial transmitters in the existing Medium Frequency (MF) and Very High Fr...
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(1) Field of the Invention The invention relates to a filtration unit for the selective removal of target substances from a fluid such as blood or a blood component, and a method for manufacturing such a unit and a bag system comprising same. It typically applies to the filtration of blood or a blood component to remov...
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1. Field The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus generating an acceleration structure for ray tracing. 2. Description of Related Art Three-dimensional (3D) rendering is an image processing procedure of synthesizing 3D object data into an image seen from a view point of a camera. Ray tracing is a proces...
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Omnidirectional cameras which cover a 360-degree image in the horizontal pane, or both in horizontal and vertical panes, have been used in panoramic imaging and video recording. The images and videos recorded by such cameras can be played back by consumer electronic devices, and normally the device user is given contro...
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As is well known, various processes and catalysts exist for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of olefins. For many applications it is of primary importance for a polyolefin to have a high weight average molecular weight while having a relatively narrow molecular weight distribution. A high weight average molec...
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1. Field of the Invention The field of the invention relates to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). 2. Description of the Related Art Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) include micro mechanical elements, actuators, and electronics. Micromechanical elements may be created using deposition, etching, and or other mi...
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Micro-ribonucleic acids microRNAs (microRNA) are a type of single-stranded small ribonucleic acid molecules with a length of about 19-23 nucleotides; they are located at the non-coding region of a genome and evolutionarily highly conserved, and can regulate the gene expression by inhibiting the translation process of t...
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A tow hitch is a device attached to the chassis of a vehicle for towing. Tow hitches known to those of skill in the art can include a tow ball, and a hitch mechanism can include a socket that receives and secures the tow ball for affixing another apparatus to the hitch. The tow ball and socket allow for swiveling and a...
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A prior CRT type oscilloscope can scan electronic beams at extremely high speed in accordance with the input waveform, but a prior matrix type flat display has scanning speed and system limited to individual ones. Thus, in the matrix type flat display, the input waveform is temporarily stored in a memory and required t...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle information communication system which enables mutual individual communication between a large number of vehicle-equipped information communication systems and a remote information center. 2. Description of the Related Art In the prior art, vehicle in...
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As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways to process and store information. One option available to users is information handling systems. An information handling system generally processes, compiles, stores, and/or communicates information or data for bu...
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Colony stimulating factor 1 receptor (referred to herein as CSF1R; also referred to in the art as FMS, FIM2, C-FMS, and CD115) is a single-pass transmembrane receptor with an N-terminal extracellular domain (ECD) and a C-terminal intracellular domain with tyrosine kinase activity. Ligand binding of CSF1 or the interleu...
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The term Spyware refers in the art to a software that gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without the knowledge of a user thereof. The source of Spyware applications is usually freeware or shareware programs that can be downloaded from the Internet. Also licensing agreements that accompany s...
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In environments such as those comprising in-vehicle routing or navigational systems, head-up displays (HUD) compared to head-down displays (HDD), have been found to result in decrease of the amount of time where driver's attention is diverted from the road. Indeed, HUD are usually placed at a location such that the dri...
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In methods for obtaining images by an electrophotographic printing method and an electrostatic printing method, electrostatic charge images formed on photosensitive materials are fixed after being developed with a toner which has been charged by friction. Fixing systems include heat roller systems which fix developed t...
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In centrifugal pumps, it is common practice to provide front sealing means adapted to provide a seal between the front of an impeller and a front of a pump casing in a region bounding an inlet or suction opening and rear sealing means adapted to provide a seal between the rear of such impeller or its drive shaft and a ...
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Gaming machines, particularly slot machines have become one of the more exciting wagering adventures available at casinos and the like. However, playing these slot machines is typically an insular and isolated activity. Even with the advent of "progressive" type machines the gaming experience remains a solitary one wit...
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1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a particle detector measuring instrument with a feed connection for a gaseous or liquid medium, and a measuring instrument for measuring the concentration of particles in the medium. The invention additionally relates to a device for processing semiconductor wafers whi...
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The present invention relates to an artificial sea-mount which is constructed on the seabed to prompt vertical mixing of seawater near the compensation depth. There has recently been provided a technique of artificially constructing a sea-mount shaped structure on the seabed and making, using the natural energy of a ti...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage system that is expandable from a small-scale to a large-scale configuration and to a managing method of the storage system. 2. Description of the Related Art Storage systems that save data processed in IT systems have come to play a central role in IT...
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Sesame, or Sesamum indicum, is a tropical annual cultivated worldwide for its oil and its nut flavored seeds. The sesame plant grows to a height of about 52-249 cm, and at its leaf axils are found capsules which contain the sesame seed. Upon maturity in nature, the capsules holding the sesame seeds begin to dry down, t...
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The present invention relates to the electrochemical industry in general, and more particularly to a membrane-electrode assembly (xe2x80x9cMEAxe2x80x9d) based on fluoro-containing ion-exchange membranes and to a method for its production. Such MEAs are widely used in fuel cells, in water electrolyzers, and in other ele...
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1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates, in general, to respiratory masks and mask couplings and, more particularly, to respiratory masks having flexible seals adapted to receive portions of a patient""s face for preventing leakage of gas supplied to the patient, forehead cushions for use with such mask...
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This invention relates, in general, to asynchronous processing in a virtual processing environment, and in particular, to providing host real storage to support guest storage buffers used by asynchronous processes of the virtual processing environment. Processing environments can support different types of processes, i...
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The present disclosure relates generally to a miniature system for sensing and localizing acoustic signals. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a miniature system for sensing and localizing acoustic signals inspired by the directional hearing of the fly Ormia ochracea. The fly Ormia ochracea is a parasito...
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DE 10 2011 005 320 A1 describes a method for operating a motor vehicle which includes a prime mover, a transmission, and a driven end, wherein the transmission is connected between the prime mover and the driven end. The transmission is an automatic or automated transmission. According to DE 10 2011 005 320 A1, a saili...
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1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to non-volatile dynamic random access memories (DRAM). More particularly, this invention relates to methods and circuits for operating non-volatile DRAM's. 2. Description of Related Art Non-volatile memories, such as FLASH and Electrically Erasable Programmable...
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1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to new chemical compositions of matter having utility as industrial chemicals, fertilizers, and, fungicides. This invention particularly relates to phosphite compositions. 2. Description of Relevant Art In greenhouses, nurseries, and, gardens, or other intensive horticul...
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