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The present invention relates to a recording medium and a recording and reproducing system for the recording medium.
Heretofore, there is known the DVD (digital versatile disc),the DVD-R (DVD WRITE ONCE) and the DVD-RW (DVD-Re-Writable) as the rewritable disc.
As shown in the Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 9... | {
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Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the United States and the most disabling neurologic disorder. Approximately 700,000 patients suffer from stroke annually. Stroke is a syndrome characterized by the acute onset of a neurological deficit that persists for at least 24 hours, reflecting focal involvement of... | {
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1. Field of the Invention:
The invention relates to CATV systems, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for selectively jamming selected channels to selected subscribers in a CATV system.
2. Description of Related Art:
CATV systems commonly provide a multiple of channels to their subscribers; such systems are... | {
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In order to explain the prior art and the present invention, an equivalent logic circuit according to an example register comprised of latches will first be described with reference to FIG. 5. As shown, the register 1 comprises two latches 1a and 1b, a selector 1c for selecting an input, and OR gates 1d and 1e for resp... | {
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Three-dimensional graphics processing pipelines accept commands from a host (such as a central processing unit of a computing system) and process those commands to generate pixels for display on a display device. Graphics processing pipelines include a number of stages that perform individual tasks, such as transformin... | {
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High speed links employ sophisticated analog circuits and logic in order to achieve performance targets and in many cases utilize a plurality of calibrated local clocks in order to transfer data while maximizing data transmit and capture margins. Phase rotator circuits are commonly used to produce the plurality of loca... | {
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The present invention relates to a Francis-type runner, and, more particularly, to the contour of a runner blade at the runner entrance.
In general, a Francis-type runner comprises a crown ring, a shroud ring and a plurality of runner blades interconnected therebetween. Pump-turbines having conventional Francis-type ru... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a Low Drop-Out (LDO) voltage regulator with efficient frequency compensation, and more particularly, to a LDO voltage regulator that adjusts output capacitance to fix frequency of a pole according to current variation of a back-end load.
2. Description of the P... | {
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This invention relates to the addition of trace amounts of metal to a melt.
It is particularly concerned with the addition of a metal from Group 1A of the Periodic Table to a melt of another metal, e.g. aluminium or zinc. Thus the Group 1A metal may be, for example sodium or lithium.
The invention is most preferably co... | {
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The demand for higher operating speeds and increased functionality of semiconductor integrated circuit devices have driven designs to extreme integration densities and extremely small minimum feature sixes near the limits of lithographic mask image resolution, principally due to diffraction distortion effects, and the ... | {
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Receivers in a global navigation satellite system (GNSS), such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), use range measurements that are based on line-of-sight navigation signals broadcast from satellites. A receiver measures a time-of-arrival of one or more broadcast signals. This time-of-arrival measurement includes a ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a semiconductor article and a method for producing the same, particularly to a semiconductor article having a plurality of semiconductor single crystal regions comprising a semiconductor single crystal region of one electroconductive type and a semiconductor single cr... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the fabrication of multilayer combined rigid and flex printed circuits having flexible printed circuits extending from the rigid board. In particular, the present invention relates to an improved process for the fabrication of multilayer combined rigid and flex... | {
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This invention relates generally to microwave, electromagnetic radiation and more particularly to a method and apparatus for producing controlled, coherent microwave radiation from a warm, uniform plasma at approximately twice the electron plasma frequency.
As was pointed out in our U.S. Pat. No. 3,944,946 issued on 16... | {
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In mobile communication, various frequency efficiency enhancing technologies have been used in order to support more users and achieve a higher transmission rate. One among them is a multi-input multi-output technology that increases a channel capacity by using multiple transmitters and receivers. It is known that the ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to optical systems. More specifically, this invention relates to optical systems utilized in automatic inspection equipment.
While the present invention is described herein with reference to an illustrative embodiment for a particular application, it is understood that t... | {
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Lyocell fibers are typically used in textiles or filter media. See, for example, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2003/0177909, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,872,311, and No. 2003/0168401, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,835,311, both to Koslow, as well as U.S. Pat. No. 6,511,746 to Collier et al. On the other hand, high efficiency w... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the field of latches, and more particularly to a draw latch.
2. Brief Description of the Prior Art
A variety of draw latches are known for providing a latching action which is achieved by drawing a clamping member against, or over, another member. Generally, a keeper ... | {
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The endo-1,3-.beta.-glucanase gene family encodes isozymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of 1,3-.beta.-D-glycosidic bonds in cell wall polymers of plants and fungi. The substrates for these glucanases include 1,3-.beta.-glucans and 1,3;1,6-.beta.-glucans. An N-terminal signal peptide directs all glucanase isozymes into ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention is related to a power system which converts DC output from a DC power source such as a solar cell and a fuel cell to AC output by an inverter and supplies to a load, and is intended for an efficient operation of the inverter.
2. Description of Prior Art
A solar power generating ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to methods for preparing and using energetic fills containing crystalline high explosive materials.
2. Related Art
The basic standard methods for loading energetic or explosive materials into munitions are press-loading, and cast loading (whether using melt-cast o... | {
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A conventional controller of an A.C. generator for vehicles controlled a duty ratio of a switching element for intermittently controlling a field current of a generator to thereby limit the field current so as for the field current not to exceed a predetermined limitation value. Note that, the predetermined limitation ... | {
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The invention relates to a crane lattice boom comprising two boom sections and a crane, in particular a mobile crane, having such a crane lattice boom.
In cranes, the maximum working load with long booms is limited by the lateral stiffness of the boom system. This applies in a particular degree with lattice-shaped boom... | {
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This invention relates to projection lithography systems for imaging on curved substrates, and more particularly relates to a large-area lithography system featuring a curved mask that is identical in size and shape to the curved substrate... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to integrated circuit designs; and, in particular, the present invention relates to integrated circuit designs for image processing.
2. Discussion of the Related Art
The Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) is an international committee charged with providing a sta... | {
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Mobile devices, including for example laptop computers and mobile phones (so-called “smart” phones), provide remote access to more than computer files and email. For example, users may access security systems, lighting control systems, television recording devices, and even peripheral devices (e.g., printers) for home ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an endoscope apparatus configured to use illuminating light of a plurality of wavelength bands to pick up an image.
2. Description of the Related Art
In recent years, endoscopes configured to inspect inside of subjects are widely used in a medical field and the... | {
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A perennial problem in data analysis is the increasing dataset sizes. This trend dictates the need not only for more efficient compression schemes, but also for analytic operations that work directly on the compressed data. Efficient compression schemes can be designed based on exploiting inherent patterns and structur... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a hand-held dispenser and more particularly to a hand-held dispenser which is convenient to use and which is capable of controlling the flow rate of water therethrough for mixing with a liquid chemical into the water passing through the dispenser. Further, this invent... | {
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The invention relates to an apparatus for vibration-isolating bearing of loads including at least one first vibration-isolating device, arranged between a load and a standing surface, for at least partially decoupling the static and dynamic forces acting between the load and the standing... | {
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Various systems allow users to post and share photos that were taken at different geographic locations. These photos may depict objects (such as streets, buildings and people) present at the locations when the photos were captured. In many situations, these photos may capture an image of other people. For example, a ph... | {
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There are a considerable number of vibration testing apparatus that are well-known in the prior art. Such apparatus is used to mechanically shake an item for the purpose of diagnostically testing responses to certain driving forces. The item is physically attached to a moving portion of the apparatus and when the appar... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a system for pleasurable use by people of all ages with youthful minds in operating remotely controlled vehicles simultaneously in a somewhat confined area. In the system of this invention, the vehicles can be remotely controlled to perform competitive or cooperative ... | {
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Consumers often indicate that obtaining an insurance product can be a time consuming and tedious process, requiring the consumer to provide detailed information that often is not readily remembered by or available to the consumer. The consumer must research information requested by an insurance agent in order to obtain... | {
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A new model for purchasing a computer system has emerged in the computer industry, referred to as capacity-on-demand billing. According to this model, the customer agrees to purchase a computer system with a fixed baseline performance capability level based on a quantity of computer resources installed on the computer ... | {
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In packet-switched networks, a router is a network device or, in some cases, software in a computer, that determines the next network point to which a packet should be forwarded toward its destination. The router is connected to at least two networks and decides which way to send each information packet based on its cu... | {
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The present invention relates to noise dissipation panels, and more particularly to acoustic liners and arrangements of liners in aircraft engines and surrounding surfaces.
Aircraft engine noise is a significant problem in high population areas and other noise controlled environments. Attempts currently focus on lining... | {
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A wide variety of different forms of saws and similar cutting devices are generally known and used. Conventional manual saws, as used for cutting both wood and metal, have saw teeth inclined in one direction. In use, the saw moves reciprocally; movement in one direction constitutes a cutting stroke whereas movement in ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a vibration damping device to be used, for example, for engine mounts and the like on motor vehicles.
2. Description of the Related Art
Conventionally, there has been known a vibration damping device interposed between members constituting a vibration transmiss... | {
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The present invention relates to fastening devices and relates more particularly to a fastening device for fastening a key chain to one'waist belt or clothes.
Key chain is a device commonly used holding a bunch of keys. When in use, people tend to attach a key chain to one's waist belt or clothes by a clip or clamp. FI... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to an attachment which is mounted on a rotary lawn mower for cleaning the underside of the mower and, more particularly to a quick disconnect attachment which is combatable with garden hose connections.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There is a problem in the prior art i... | {
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1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for improving the performance of software applications. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for reducing the number of edges in an interference graph.
2. Description of the Related Art
In an effo... | {
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There is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,063,642, dated Dec. 20, 1977, apparatus comprising a machine frame with a conveying device mounted thereon and being in the form of a conveying brush. In front of the conveying brush is a storage area for a disordered quantity of individual parts and following the storage area is a... | {
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The invention relates to the concept of interleaving, which is used to help signal receivers overcome errors in acquired signals. For example, interleaving is applied to signals that are sent through the air interface in wireless telecommunications networks that comply with the Third Generation Partnership Program (3GP... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a guard section length detection method and system.
2. Description of the Related Art
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) is a multi-user version of the popular OFDM digital modulation scheme. Multiple accesses are achieved in OFDMA by assigning subse... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to television displays and the control thereof. More particularly, it relates to television displays with progressive rather than interlaced scan.
2. Description of the Prior Art
As is well known, television pictures are generally generated by interlaced scanning;... | {
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Device management involves the administration of various computing devices, such as smartphones, tablet computers, laptops, and other computing devices, using a set of defined organizational and control policies. Device management can be implemented using certain administration services that have management features fo... | {
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This invention relates to fasteners of the type utilized to secure coverings to cementitious substrates. More particularly, this invention concerns fasteners or "nails" of the type used to anchor built-up waterproofing membranes to cementitious roof decks, which fasteners improve the wind uplift resistance of the built... | {
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disorder in middle-aged and older men, with prevalence increasing with age. At age 50, more than one-half of men have symptomatic BPH, and by age 70, nearly 90% of men have microscopic evidence of an enlarged prostate. The severity of symptoms also increase with age with 2... | {
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The present invention relates generally to portable electric power tools designed for use with extension cords, and specifically to a system for securely retaining the extension cord to the tool in a way which reduces stress on the cord, and which prevents cord pullout.
Conventional portable electric power tools, inclu... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to monitoring the cleaning and drying processes during the manufacture of ICs, MEMS and other micro devices and more specifically to a micro sensor for high aspect ratio micro channels in dielectric films oriented parallel to the fluid-solid interface to emulate either “... | {
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A variety of applications require precise cutting of flat articles; two such applications are framing and quilting. In framing applications, flat mats are used to suspend articles such as pictures, drawings, and photographs within the frame, as well as to provide an aesthetically pleasing border between the item being ... | {
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1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates generally to data communication networks and devices, and relates more particularly to multi-chassis link aggregation groups.
2. Description of the Related Art
As the value and use of information continues to increase, individuals and businesses seek additional ways t... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
Preparations of sulfur-and-selenium-containing fulvalenes are well known. Of particular interest herein is a one-step method for synthesis of substituted sulfur-and-selenium-containing fulvalenes from reactions of an acetylenic compound with sulfide-and-selenide starting materials under high p... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a piezoelectric actuator and an apparatus for driving a lens applied to an optical device using the piezoelectric actuator, and more particularly, to a piezoelectric actuator which is simplified in a driving mechanism to achieve a smaller size, minimized in los... | {
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This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/307,197 filed Jul. 20, 2001.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a composition and method for marking non-porous objects with fluorescent identification that is non-toxic, water soluble, clear-drying, and will not damage s... | {
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Recently, digital cameras and digital video cameras that store and save a subject image as a digital image signal in a storage medium have been spread. In a case where images are shot using such camera, it is necessary to set shooting parameters of the camera appropriately according to a surrounding environment and sit... | {
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The present invention relates to plastic containers adapted to contain food and beverages whose taste and/or odor may be affected by the materials of which the containers are made as well as by contaminants generated in the course of their manufacture and use of the containers. In particular, the invention relates to c... | {
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Straight through flow filter elements have been used in systems for cleaning fluid passing therethrough. Straight through flow filter elements typically will have an inlet face and an oppositely disposed outlet face. In this manner, fluid flows in one certain direction upon entering the filter element at the inlet face... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention generally relates to the field of drug delivery. More particularly, this invention is directed to inhaled medications (for example medications delivered through pressurized metered dose inhalers (“pMDIs”) or other inhalers) and the delivery of medications to conducting airways a... | {
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Spark ignition engines typically have a gas pedal that is connected to an air throttle that meters air into engine. Stepping on the gas pedal typically opens the air throttle, which allows more air into the engine. In some cases, a fuel injector controller adjusts the fuel that is provided to the engine to maintain a d... | {
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Some electronic module sub-assemblies need to be inserted into a chassis and then be connected and fully mated with a chassis-mounted connector. Examples of such sub-assemblies are power supplies, RAID disks, peripheral devices, fan assemblies, and processors, all of which require a power connection of some sort. When ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the problem of resonance due to plating stubs on circuit boards.
2. Background of the Related Art
An integrated circuit (IC), also commonly referred to as a “microchip” or “chip,” is an electronic circuit comprising miniaturized semiconductor devices formed in ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a collapsible liquid container, particularly for storing and transporting helicopter fuel, which can be easily transported by a helicopter.
2. Prior Art
A helicopter is severly limited in its range of operations by the volume of fuel consumed. Small helicopters can rar... | {
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Semiconductor memory has become increasingly popular for use in various electronic devices. For example, non-volatile semiconductor memory is used in cellular telephones, digital cameras, personal digital assistants, mobile computing devices, non-mobile computing devices and other devices. Electrically Erasable Program... | {
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Web services and other network-based applications may be employed to store and retrieve data on behalf of numerous users. In some cases, use of the service may be exchanged for a fee. In other cases, a customer may contract with a third party to host a service on behalf of the customer's users. However, the architectur... | {
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SiAlON materials have a number of uses such as, for example, cutting inserts for various metal cutting application and wear parts for various wear applications (e.g., plunger rods for pumps, plunger ball blanks, down hole pump check valve blanks, bushings, blast nozzles, and other wear and impact applications).
Ceramic... | {
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1. Technical Field
This disclosure relates in general to network computer systems, and more particularly to a method, apparatus and program storage device for providing mutual failover and load-balancing between interfaces in a network.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Computer systems linked to each other in a network ... | {
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The present invention relates to a mask that may be used for selectively growing a solid over a substrate during the manufacture of a semiconductor device. The mask defines a region in which the solid is to be grown. The present invention also relates to a manufacturing method of such a mask, and a method for selective... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a fuel evaporation control or vapor recovery system including a charcoal canister, and, more particularly, to a system of the type described, which allows the supply of gasoline vapor to pass to the engine during engine deceleration, thereby improving the efficiency o... | {
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The invention relates generally to an automatic lubrication system for an impact tool or the like, and more particularly to a system which includes a pump component for delivering lubricant from a lubricant storage container to a location on the tool where the lubricant is to be applied, the lubricant being transported... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package, and a molding apparatus used in the method, and more particularly, to a method of manufacturing a wafer-level chip-size package, and a molding apparatus used in the method.
2. Description of the Related Art
In ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a hardness tester.
2. Description of Related Art
Conventionally, hardness testing methods of a pressing type are well known, such as the Vickers hardness test and the Knoop hardness test, in which an indenter having a planar polygonal shape is pressed against a... | {
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1. Field
Example embodiments of the inventive concepts described herein relate to a storage system and/or a write method thereof.
2. Related Art
A storage system consists of a host and a storage device and is connected through a variety of interface standards such as UFS (Universal Flash Storage), SATA (Serial ATA), SC... | {
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The present invention generally relates to semiconductor devices and more particularly to a high-dielectric capacitor, a semiconductor having such a high-dielectric capacitor, and a fabrication process thereof.
With the advancement in the art of device miniaturization, the integration density of semiconductor integrate... | {
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There presently exist numerous devices that may be used to grip tubular members while torque is being applied to the tubular member. Such devices include by way of illustration “power tongs,” “backups,” and “chrome tools” and various other devices for gripping tubular members. Examples of power tongs are disclosed in U... | {
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The present invention generally concerns compositions and methods for fabricating semiconducting devices; and more particularly, in various representative and exemplary embodiments, to deposition of BST on low-loss, insulating substrates for frequency agile applications.
An ordered and stable silicon (Si) surface is mo... | {
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The present invention relates to a new and distinctive corn inbred line, designated N61060. There are numerous steps in the development of any novel, desirable plant germplasm. Plant breeding begins with the analysis and definition of problems and weaknesses of the current germplasm, the establishment of program goals,... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the field of thermal mechanical processes for the alpha/beta titanium alloys and the articles produced thereby.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The alpha/beta titanium alloys are well known in the art, and are described in the Metals Handbook, Vol. 1 (1961) at pp 1147... | {
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Electronic devices such as central processing units (CPUs) and digital signal processors (DSPs) are comprised of various electronic components including active elements such as transistors and passive elements such as capacitors. Part of electric energy for driving the electronic components is converted into thermal en... | {
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It should be noted that a considerable amount of the pertinent prior art in respect of this technology is disclosed in various patent applications filed designating the present applicant as inventor. These include PCT WO2010/072830 entitled to “A dual fuel boiler” and European patent specification number EP 2 187 122 e... | {
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This invention relates to a support mechanism for supporting dental instruments, and more particularly, to a dental instrument support mechanism for establishing stable support for dental instruments such as a dental cutting tool, a drill, a fiber scope and a diamond bar within an oral cavity in desired positions there... | {
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This invention relates to digital communication networks having a network management system (NMS) for managing data traffic between user endpoints through intermediate core switches in the network and more particularly to the establishment of soft permanent virtual circuits (SPVC) across the network provisioned with me... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an intelligent peripheral system and a call processing method thereof, and in particular to an improved IP(Intelligent Peripheral) system and a call processing method thereof which are capable of directly being connected with another IP system and implementing ... | {
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This invention relates to polyorganosiloxane traction fluids. The polyorganosiloxane traction fluids of this invention are particularly well suited for use in traction drive systems and transmissions subject to wide operating temperature conditions.
A traction drive is a device by which torque can be transmitted from o... | {
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Although the present invention is potentially useful in a variety of environments, it was developed primarily for use in a medical facility. In moving patients from one treatment area to another, the practice prior to development of the present invention was to use personnel to guide an IV-pole along with the gurney or... | {
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Many consumer products are applied to the skin or hair, and/or involve the sensory experience of touching. Consumer preferences are influenced by a multitude of factors, including product effectiveness, the feel of the product, fragrance, durability, ease of rinsing, etc. One way to determine consumer preferences is by... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an electronic control unit and method using a microcomputer, specifically to an electronic control unit and method in which a control program and control data used for the microcomputer performing a control process can be rewritten on board.
2. Related Art
As a... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This present invention relates generally to the field of electronic circuitry and, more specifically, to techniques for fabricating integrated circuits implementing small wavelength photolithography technology.
2. Description of the Related Art
This section is intended to introduce the reader ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus, and, more particularly, to an imaging apparatus having a print media dam in association with an automatic sheet feeder mechanism.
2. Description of the Related Art
An imaging apparatus typically includes an automatic sheet feeder (ASF) inc... | {
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Modern military engagements require detecting and monitoring the movement of people and resources, both military and civilian, in real time over a wide area with little direct human supervision. This problem poses a number of challenges to conventional sensing and data processing technologies. In the context of such be... | {
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Field of the Invention
The disclosure relates to a signal processing method and signal processing apparatus and, more particularly, to a technique for extracting a feature amount suited to pattern identification from multi-dimensional data such as image data.
Description of the Related Art
As a feature amount effective... | {
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Conventional vehicles have a multiplicity of safety functions which are dependent on ambient data of the vehicle. This has the effect of sensing, for example, bends, other vehicles etc. and correspondingly reacting. This usually requires a multiplicity of sensors, and depending on the sensor, also emitters for outputti... | {
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Contemporary cleaning appliances, such as dishwashers or clothes washers, are a common convenience in many homes. A user simply loads the cleaning appliance with laundry to be treated into a treating chamber, along with an optional supply of a treating chemistry, such as detergents, bleach, enzymes, and anti-spotting a... | {
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A framing system may be a structural (i.e., load bearing) system, or a non-structural (i.e., a non-load bearing) system. A non-structural framing system is not intended for use in load bearing applications. Non-structural framing systems have practical applications including, for example, building mock-ups or light-wei... | {
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Medical imaging techniques for organs and tissues in a human or animal body have changed considerably over the last 20 years, in good measure because of adoption of nuclear magnetic resonance imaging for medical imaging. Damadian(Science 171(1971) 1151-1153), Weisman(Science 178 (1972) 1288-1290), Lauterbur(Nature 242(... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a wind-power generation system and a control method for the same.
2. Description of Related Art
In recent years, when the grid frequency has become higher than the rated frequency, an output-power limiting operation for limiting the output power of wind turbine... | {
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The invention pertains to a process for treating a mineral oil having a substantially large nitrogen content during which process at least some hydrocarbon molecules of the mineral oil are chemically altered to form a mineral oil having different properties. More particularly, the invention pertains to a process for hy... | {
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This invention relates to polypeptides found in vertebrate species, which polypeptides are mitogenic growth factors for glial cells, including Schwann cells. The invention is also concerned with processes capable of producing such factors, and the therapeutic application of such factors.
The glial cells of vertebrates ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to shock absorbers which create an anti-roll system for a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to shock absorbers having a passive damping system for providing variable damping in response to lateral forces placed upon the vehicle.
2... | {
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