Abstract:
The invention may relate to a digital to analog converter. The digital to analog converter may comprise a plurality of controllable current sources and a control circuit. The plurality of controllable current sources may include a first and a second controllable current source. Each of the plurality of controllable current sources may be controllable between a first state and a second state. The control circuit may be coupled to the plurality of controllable current sources. The control circuit may be configured to control digital to analog conversion at a sampling interval. The control circuit may be configured to control a first state transition of the first controllable current source at a timing in the sampling interval different from a second state transition of the second controllable current source.
Abstract:
A spray application system for applying material to a surface of a rotating body such as a beverage can includes a detector that detects the actual speed of rotation of the surface during a spraying operation. This allows a controller to adjust trigger signals for the application device to be adjusted based on speed of rotation to minimize overcoat. A laser sensor may be used as an example. The use of the speed detector also allows for partial wraps as well as full wraps of applying material to the rotating surface.
Abstract:
A wireless communication unit (120) polls (200) a radio access point (110) at a certain frequency. The wireless communication unit (120) then determines (210) whether packets are received in response to the polling and determines (220) the percentage of polls resulting in receipt of packets. The wireless communication unit (120) then adjusts (230) the polling frequency to change the number of polls which result in the receipt of packets. Optionally, the wireless communication unit (120) repolls (240) the radio access point (110) when a packet in not received. Then, the wireless communication unit (120) plays (250) the packet at a certain time. Alternatively, the wireless communication unit (120) receives (310) packets without polling and determines (220) a radion access point frequency at which packets arrive at the radio access point (110). The polling frequency is then set (330) to approximately the radio access point frequency.
Abstract:
In an induction heater, preheated, pressurized air is further heated in the heating cabinet and also drawn into the coil tube via a suction fan. The simultaneous pulling and pushing of the twice-heated air through the tube provides superior air flow to pick up more moisture from the can ends being dried. The tube ends rest on upwardly concave collars and are held in place by gravity, with a single screw acting as a stop above to prevent upward movement. Removal requires only removing the single screw at each end then lifting the tube straight up out of the cabinet, which is facilitated by providing a hinged cover on the cabinet.
Abstract:
A holding member provides for releasably positioning a rotating control head assembly in a subsea housing. The holding member engages an internal formation in the subsea housing to resist movement of the rotating control head assembly relative to the subsea housing. The rotating control head assembly is sealed with the subsea housing when the holding member engages the internal formation. An extendible portion of the holding member assembly extrudes an elastomer between an upper portion and a lower portion of the internal housing to seal the rotating control head assembly with the subsea housing. Pressure relief mechanisms release excess pressure in the subsea housing and a pressure compensation mechanism pressurize bearings in the bearing assembly at a predetermined pressure.
Abstract:
A wireless communication system for use in an aircraft comprising: a battery powered wireless head set with ear cups and a boom microphone and having a transmitter and receiver to transmit and receive communications inside and outside the aircraft; and a control box housing a transmitter and receiver attached to the communication system of the aircraft to permit the wireless head set to connect with the aircraft communication system.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for facilitating mobility of the mobile stations in a wireless local area network (WLAN) allows uninterrupted communications as the mobile station moves. The method includes associating (501) a MNIP address (410) with the mobile station; establishing (502) a communications link between the mobile station and a first WLAN AP (109) in a first subnet (117) and associating (503) a first WLAN IP (420) address with the mobile station. Then using (505) the first WLAN IP address for an application that benefits from a persistent connection. Further included is establishing (507) a second communications link between the mobile station and a second WLAN AP 111 in a second subnet (119). When the mobile station is using the application, continuing to use the first WLAN IP address for communicating with the second subnet; and requesting (517) a second WLAN IP address in the second subnet when the persistent connection is no longer needed.
Abstract:
A diagramming tool is provided that allows a diagram to be defined as a specialization of a “parent” diagram. The “child” diagram is defined based on the “parent” diagram such that the child diagram references the parent and contains only nodes and edges which represent differences between the instant diagram and its parent diagram. A diagram inherits all of the nodes and edges, and their properties, of its parent and adds, deletes, or redefines the nodes and/or edges that represent the differences or specializations.
Abstract:
A mobile station (106) establishes a real time communication link via an access point (102) for carrying voice or other time-sensitive data. A WLAN subsystem (204) of the mobile station is normally kept in a low power state. Upon initiating a communication link the mobile station signals to the access point that unscheduled power save delivery mode will be used (614), and the access point reserves resources to assure the necessary quality of service. The mobile station initiates a frame transaction by first powering up the WLAN subsystem (712), acquiring the WLAN channel (407), and transmitting a polling frame. Upon successful receipt of the polling frame the access point prepares to reply with an aggregate response. The aggregate response commences by transmitting all data in an aggregate buffer, including both reserved and unreserved data buffers. Upon successful receipt of the aggregate response, the mobile station places the WLAN subsystem back into a low power state.
Abstract:
A mobile station establishes a schedule by which data is exchanged with an access point. The schedule allows the mobile station to use a low power mode at times outside of the scheduled service periods. However, the mobile station may occasionally need to retrieve additional data from the access point, or transmit additional data to the access point, and so initiates an unscheduled service period to do so.