PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a packet stethoscope which does not require an indicator, does not demand high skills of an operator, and is easy to grasp detailed communication situations of packets on an IP network, and to provide a packet auscultation method and a recording medium where a packet auscultation program is recorded.

SOLUTION: A packet stethoscope 10 includes: a packet signa...

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To align parallel data in accordance with bit shift of a synchronizing pattern, in simple circuit configuration, without increasing a circuit scale, power consumption and latency.

SOLUTION: A synchronizing pattern is detected by a synchronizing pattern detection circuit 107 using data 161-165, 261-265 after serial-to-parallel conversion. When the bit shift is present, ...

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a settling treatment method through a VoIP terminal having a card reader and a plurality of communicating means, and provide a recording medium for the method.

SOLUTION: The settling treatment method includes a step for receiving the message of a card trade which includes a card trade information, through a first communicating medium of a plurality of commun...

The present invention provides a business method for selling shoes comprises: providing a site; providing a computer comprising a database storing a plurality of characteristics for designing a shoe at said site; receiving a plurality of target characteristics selected from said database at said site; finishing a shoe in accordance with said target characteristics at said site; providing said shoe...

An exercise device for exercising the human body; said device including a first lower platform supported on rolling elements for omni-directional movement over a supporting surface; said device further including a second upper platform rotatably mounted to said first lower platform; said exercise device adapted for support of at least one portion of the body of a user; a further at least one porti...

A method of operating a gaming apparatus having a display means and a user interface in communication with a game control means. The method includes determining a selection of an outcome from at least two possible outcomes and subsequently revealing an award. An event having an event outcome is generated. Whether the award is awarded is represented as dependent on the basis of a comparison or inte...

CASSETTE FOR HANDLING AND HOLDING TISSUE SAMPELS DURING PROCESSING, EMBEDDING AND MICROTOME PROCEDURES, AND METHODS THEREFOR A cassette (10) for holding a tissue sample includes a body having a bottom wall (28) and a plurality of side walls (26) extending upwardly with respect to the bottom wall to define an interior space for receiving the tissue sample. A lid (24) is configured to be received in...

Die Erfindung betrifft ein fahrerloses Elektrofahrzeug mit einer Antriebseinheit (14), deren Energieversorgung mittels einer elektrischen Energieversorgungseinheit (11) und deren Steuerung mittels einer Steuerungseinheit (13) erfolgen, wobei die Steuerungseinheit (13) mit einer Interaktionseinheit (12) in einer Wirkverbindung steht. Es ist vorgesehen, dass eine Identifikationseinheit (4) zur Nutze...

A striker-fired firearm with lockable manual safety and method of use. The firearm includes a frame, a chamber, a striker, a trigger, a trigger bar, a manually-operated safety adapted to engage the trigger bar and selectively movable between a first deactivated position and a second activated position wherein'the safety engages the trigger bar to prevent release of the striker, and a cylindrical l...

Bei einem Verfahren sowie einer Vorrichtung zum Ermitteln von Rückständen (7) wenigstens eines bei einer Ver- bzw. Bearbeitung eines Gegenstands (2) eingesetzten, insbesondere flüssigen bzw. fluiden Materials sind die folgenden Schritte vorgesehen: - Einbringen (Sl) eines lumineszierenden Materials in das flüssige bzw. fluide Material; - Aufbringen bzw. Anwenden (S2) des Materials auf den (dem) zu...

There is disclosed an apparatus for securing a projector, the apparatus being mountable to a ceiling drop pipe and comprising a cage having a plurality of interconnected members that together define an enclosure for housing a projector and impeding removal of the projector from the cage. At least some of the members are connected together by at least one member fastener that is fastenable from ins...

Vorgeschlagen werden ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung einer Route von einem Start-zu einem Zielpunkt, wobei eine mit Blick auf den Energieverbrauch optimierte Route bestimmt wird, wozu Elementen von ein Verkehrswegenetz abbildenden Kartendaten, auf deren Grundlage die Bestimmung der Route erfolgt, Energieverbrauchswerte zugeordnet werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Energieverbrauchswerte einen g...

Autonom arbeitende Vorrichtung (30), insbesondere autonomer Rasenmäher, umfassend eine Antriebseinheit zum Bewegen der Vorrichtung (30), zumindest eine Sensoreinheit (10) und eine Auswerteeinheit (20), wobei die zumindest eine Sensoreinheit (10) derart ausgebildet und eingerichtet ist, dass sie ein elektrisches Feld erzeugt, und dass Veränderungen dieses elektrischen Feldes, die durch Änderungen d...

A distributed interlocking device, architecture and process are disclosed, and are based on segregating the vital logic for a signal installation by type of signal equipment. A plurality of intelligent signal devices is disclosed, wherein each intelligent signal device is used to control a basic signal unit. In turn, a signal unit includes a set of signal apparatuses that are geographically and lo...

A method of etching trenches into silicon of a semiconductor substrate includes forming a mask over silicon of a semiconductor substrate, with the mask comprising trenches formed there-through. Plasma etching is conducted to form trenches into the silicon of the semiconductor substrate using the mask. In one embodiment, the plasma etching includes forming an etching plasma using precursor gases wh...

A method for classifying cancer patients as likely to have lower response to MET receptor antagonist therapy comprises assessment of the presence or absence of a single nucleotide polymorphism in the MET promoter in a patient tissue sample. The invention provides more effective identification of patients to receive MET receptor antagonist therapy.; L'invention concerne le procédé permettant de cla...

A foam-forming composition is disclosed which includes both cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and a poorly compatible active hydrogen-containing compound having two or more active hydrogens. Also disclosed is a closed-cell polyurethane or polyisocyanurate polymer foam prepared from reaction of effective amounts of the foam-forming composition and a suitable polyisocyanate. Also disclosed is a pr...

The invention is directed to novel sEH inhibitors and their use in the treatment of diseases mediated by the sEH enzyme. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds according to Formula (I): wherein R1, R2a, R2b, R5a, R6a, A, B, K, L, M, Y, Z, I, and m are defined herein, and to pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are sEH inhibitors and can be used in...

Method, system and apparatus for carrying out accurate electrosurgical cutting. A thin resilient electrode is utilized at the forward end region of an instrument that is deployable from a longitudinally disposed slot positioned rearwardly of the tip of the instrument. Lateral sides of the slot extend between a forward location adjacent the tip and a rearward location. The electrode is deployed by ...

A mattress cover for covering a portion of a mattress that generally has a top surface and a plurality of side panels. The mattress cover generally comprises a waterproof cover, a fabric cover and at least one fastener to secure the fabric cover to the waterproof cover. The waterproof cover has at least one waterproof layer or portion for covering at least a portion of the top surface of the mattr...