A method for examination of a subject comprises the steps of: administering ( 32 ) a contrast-enhancing agent into a subject ( 7, 42 ) to be examined, the contrast-enhancing agent introducing density variations in the subject; directing ( 33 ) ionizing radiation ( 3 ) towards the subject; and detecting ( 34 ) ionizing radiation spatially resolved as transmitted through the subject, while Compton s...

A method of downloading a file from a Internet server to an Internet client, preferably without action by the Internet client. The method begins by associating the file into a set of components at the server. A profile of the file is then generated. This profile includes identifying information for the file as well as for each component thereof. Such information preferably includes an identifier, ...

A cable modem system and method is provided for the transfer and processing of data in accordance with specialized data transfer protocols while utilizing conventional cable modem termination system (CMTS) equipment. A cable modem system in accordance with the invention includes a cable modem that provides for the modification of data packets in accordance with one or more proprietary protocols an...

A method and system enables network intermediaries such as proxies to transcode multimedia data without violating end-to-end security guarantees. In one embodiment, a content provider decomposes a data stream into a plurality of components, each of which are independently encrypted. In a preferred embodiment, an intermediary or proxy performs transcoding of the components by prioritizing and dropp...

A method of providing rebroadcast programming includes encoding a rebroadcast program, specifying a preferred play time, and providing a broadcast that fits the preferred play time. The encoding of the rebroadcast program can use a replay plan which prioritizes portions of the rebroadcast. A priority can be assigned to commercials which have been made to be shortened or dropped, or an alternative ...

A pattern (21) is punched in a web (10) of pressure-sensitive adhesive material and these punched regions are removed from the web, then this web is bonded to the web (16) of conductive material and then the exposed areas of the conductive material web are plated. - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the laminating machine for carrying out this method, comprising a punch (11), a laminating ...

Vertical load cells (3) are placed on top of the base plate (2) at a distance from each other in order to measure movement in the z-direction. Movement in the x- and y-directions is measured using horizontal load cells (4) which are also placed on top of the base plate at a distance from each other and secured to a central puck (5) without any tension, the puck being attached to the cover above th...

"TECIDO DE SUPORTE PARA UM PROCESSO DE HIDRO-EMARANHAMENTO E MéTODO PARA PRODUZIR TAL TECIDO". Tecido incorporando filamentos achatados para uso como tecido de suporte na produção de um produto não-tecido por processo de hidro-emaranhamento, e o método de hidro-emaranhamento empregando tal tecido.; A fabric incorporating flattened filaments for use as a support fabric in producing a nonwoven produ...

The present invention relates to a method for determining the values of stiffness and dampening, in particular of surfaces for sports fields. The invention furthermore relates to a device for carrying out the aforesaid method. The object of the present invention is to provide a method and a device for determining the values of stiffness and dampening of an artificial grass lawn which provide a rel...

Tunable pull-through energy attenuator and decelerator devices is disclosed which provide for variable force-time profiles, deceleration and kinetic energy attenuation of moving objects so as to prevent damage or injury to impacting objects, vehicles or persons. The device employs either consumable inelastic or reusable, viscoelastic deforming elements, such as tubes, rods, plates or strips, which...

An apparatus for storing and mixing two pressurized gases. The apparatus has an outer container for storing the first gas and an inner container, situated inside the outer container, for storing the second gas. The gases exit their containers through outlet passages, are mixed together resulting in a mixture which leaves the apparatus through and output channel.

A fiber optic cable connection system comprising a first fiber optic connector including a ferrule within which an optical fiber is mounted and a fiber optic adapter for receiving the first fiber optic connector including a sleeve for receiving the ferrule. The first fiber optic connector is mounted within a first threaded body with the fiber optic cable extending through an opening in a distal en...

An improved crash attenuator that uses a cable and shock arresting cylinder arrangement to control the rate at which a vehicle impacting the crash attenuator is decelerated to a safe stop is disclosed. The crash attenuator is comprised of a front section and a plurality of mobile sections with overlapping angular corrugated side panels. When the crash attenuator is impacted by a vehicle, the front...

Transmitters of a tire condition monitoring apparatus that monitors condition of vehicle tires. Each transmitter has a measuring sensor, a transmission circuit, a vehicle speed sensor and a controller. The measuring sensor measures condition of the corresponding tire. The transmission circuit periodically transmits data representing the tire condition. The vehicle speed sensor detects moving of th...

A system and method for VCSEL (vertical cavity surface emitting laser) polarization control is disclosed, including methods and apparatus comprising a component package ( 302, 304 ) having self-aligning features ( 316, 318 ), for indicating an alignment axis ( 320, 322 ), and an upper surface aperture ( 314 ) formed therein, a vertical cavity surface emitting laser device ( 308 ) having two emissi...

An input digital signal of a first format (DV video signal) is restored to a variable-length code by having its framing cancelled by a de-framing section 11 , then decoded by a variable-length decoding (VLD) section 12 , inversely quantized by an inverse quantizing (IQ) section 13 , and inversely weighted by an inverse weighting (IW) section 14 . Then required resolution conversion in the orthogon...

In a reproduction apparatus, for reproducing an original signal conveyed as main data by a data medium such as a recording disk or broadcasting system, with medium protection data which are specific to the data medium being conveyed together with the main data, the apparatus includes a section for generating apparatus protection data which are specific to the reproduction apparatus, a section for ...

An application development server for aid in developing software and a system, method, and apparatus for updating continuously the working definitions of an encapsulated application such that different views of a construct may be supported and that changes made in one view of the construct may be reflected in the other views of the construct. In a preferred embodiment of the application developmen...

This invention provides a method of stabilizing a bicarbonate-containing powdered medicine by employing the means for packing this powdered medicine in a water- and gas-permeable plastic container, and wrapping this container with a plastic packaging material having a water- and gas-non-permeability with a hollow space between the container and packaging material filled with carbon dioxide or prov...