摘要:
In providing an information assistance service to a user, data retrieved from a user profile may be utilized not only to provide information, but also personalized services to the user. An operator may determine from the user profile user preferences pertaining to, for example, hotel accommodations, restaurant features, or vehicle features. Default preference values may be assigned to different service features when a new user profile is created, which are subject to changes by the user. Various service features specified in a profile record may be grouped into a family based on an attribute, a habit or lifestyle of the user. The first time a user personally changes an existing preference value, or selects a new preference value for a service feature in a family, the preference values for all other service features in the same family are affected.
摘要:
A micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) mirror device for use in an optical switch is disclosed. A “piano”-style MEMs device includes an elongated platform pivotally mounted proximate the middle thereof by a torsional hinge. The middle portion of the platform and the torsional hinge have a combined width less than the width of the rest of the platform, whereby several of these “piano” MEMs devices can be positioned adjacent each other pivotally mounted about the same axis with only a relatively small air gap therebetween. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the spacing between electrodes is increased without effecting the fill factor of the mirrors by interlacing two sets of tilting platforms, whereby the reflecting portions of both sets of tilting platforms are adjacent one another, while the non-reflecting portions of adjacent platforms are remote from each other.
摘要:
The over-running clutch pulley of a preferred embodiment of the invention includes a sheave member (20), a hub member (22) located substantially concentrically within the sheave member, a clutch member (24), a clutch lubricant (26) located near the clutch member, a bearing member (28) located between the sheave member and the hub member, and a bearing lubricant (30) located near the bearing member, which cooperate to rotationally engage an input device (12) and an output device (14). The sheave member preferably includes a sheave input section (32) adapted to engage the input device, and a sheave clutch section (34) defining a sheave clutch surface (36). Similarly, the hub member preferably includes a hub output section (38) adapted to engage the output device, and a hub clutch section (40) defining a hub clutch surface (42). The clutch lubricant (26) and the bearing lubricant (30) preferably include a base material selected from the group comprising ether, esther, and mineral oil.
摘要:
Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction.
摘要:
A “piano”-style MEMs device includes an elongated platform pivotally mounted proximate the middle thereof by a torsional hinge. The middle portion of the platform and the torsional hinge have a combined width less than the width of the rest of the platform, whereby several of these “piano” MEMs devices can be positioned adjacent each other pivotally mounted about the same axis with only a relatively small air gap therebetween. In a preferred embodiment the range of angular motion of a MEMs device's platform is increased by reducing the field strength, i.e. the force per unit area, that is sensed at the outer free ends of the platform. Ideally two-step electrodes are provided with a lower step positioned beneath the outer free end of the platform.
摘要:
Rigid polyurethane blowing agent enhancers, methods for using them, and the products produced by these methods are disclosed. The enhancers are low molecular weight alcohols and/or ethers that assist the action of blowing agents comprising a hydrohalocarbon compound.
摘要:
A micro-electro-mechanical (MEMs) mirror device for use in an optical switch is disclosed. A “piano”-style MEMs device includes an elongated platform pivotally mounted proximate the middle thereof by a torsional hinge. The middle portion of the platform and the torsional hinge have a combined width less than the width of the rest of the platform, whereby several of these “piano” MEMs devices can be positioned adjacent each other pivotally mounted about the same axis with only a relatively small air gap therebetween. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention specially designed for wavelength switching applications, a greater range of arcuate motion for a mirror mounted thereon is provided by enabling the platform to rotate about two perpendicular axes. The MEMs mirror device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention enables the mirror to tilt about two perpendicular axes, by the use of an “internal” gimbal ring construction, which ensures that a plurality of adjacent mirror devices have a high fill factor, without having to rely on complicated and costly manufacturing processes. To limit the amount of electrical crosstalk between adjacent mirrors, shielding can be positioned between the electrodes. The shielding can extend upwardly from the substrate and/or downwardly from the undersurface of the mirrors. When both types of shielding are provided, one set is offset from the other to prevent abutment thereof, and to enable an overlapping effect, which enhances the protection.
摘要:
In communications systems where multiple users may be associated with the same account, the voiceprint of a user is used to identify a profile of the user, facilitating identification of the user's preferences without requesting additional information from the user. The system may also monitor messages played to individual users, to control the playing of the messages to users. Calls made by users associated with the same account may be allocated to the caller initiating the call in bills, based on voiceprints. Voiceprints may be collected for use in deriving voiceprint samples during registration of a user with the system and during conversations between the user and the system. A voiceprint comparison threshold may be set based on the type of phone calling the system, to compensate for noise. Changes in phone numbers and/or addresses of users are monitored and the threshold is adjusted if changes are found.
摘要:
A single metal sheet roofing panel having a plurality of alternatively raised and lowered patches longitudinally arranged in three rows. The panel 30 comprises a side clip connection system for laterally connecting adjacent panels. The panel is coated with the stone based coating and has a unique patterned appearance of multiple colors and shades. A method for manufacturing of the panel.
摘要:
An extensible data structure for messages in a peer to peer name resolution protocol is presented. This message data structure utilizes a number of fields, each containing a message element. Preferably, the first field is the message header that includes protocol information and identifies the type of message. Each message element contains a number of fields. These message element fields include a type field, a length field, and the content or payload of the message element. In one embodiment, at least ten messages are formed for proper operation of a Peer To Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP), including RESOLVE, RESPONSE, SOLICIT, ADVERTISE, REQUEST, FLOOD, INQUIRE, AUTHORITY, ACK, and REPAIR messages.