Abstract:
Coupons which are displayed as a text message on a mobile telecommunication device and include a code uniquely identifying the coupon are provided for. Systems for generating coupons on demand are also provided for. The system comprises an agency computer having access to a coupon database. The coupon database comprises information on offers and a location value assigned to each offer. The agency computer is connectable to a mobile communications network or other network for transmitting electronic mail. It receives requests for coupons from consumers that are transmitted via the network. Preferably, the requests originate from cells phones or other mobile telecommunication devices and are transmitted to the agency computer via a mobile communications network. The request is a text message that includes information identifying the consumer's location. The agency computer system identifies a coupon in the coupon database that is responsive to the coupon request based on the consumer's location and the offer location value. It then sends the identified coupon to the consumer via the network.
Abstract:
An apparatus (10) and method for sensing a vehicle crash condition includes a transponder (76a) responsive to interrogation signals for providing response signals and a transceiver (70a) for transmitting interrogation signals to the transponder (76a) and receiving response signals from the transponder (76a). The transponder (76a) is affixed to a first structure (36) of the vehicle (12) and the transceiver (70a) is affixed to a second structure (64) of the vehicle (12) at a location spaced apart from the first structure (36). A characteristic of the response signals changes in response to a vehicle crash condition that causes relative movement between the first and second structures (36 and 64). The apparatus (10) also includes a controller (34) for monitoring the received response signals to determine whether a vehicle crash condition is occurring.
Abstract:
A reduction in wafer processing cycle time is achieved by conducting wafer verification and slot randomization of a set of wafers as the wafers are moved through a singular processing location. In an example embodiment, a method of processing a set of wafers in a wafer processing system includes providing each of the wafers with a scribe code thereon. Each of the wafers is presented to a first processing location with the processing location having at least one processing chamber. The scribe code on each wafer is then read as the wafer is being placed into the processing chamber. Each wafer is processed and the set of wafers is slot randomized as they are removed from the first processing location and placed into a wafer cassette. An important advantage of the present invention is the reduced cycle times and reduced capital investment that this method and system bring to wafer processing.
Abstract:
Various embodiments of a circuit device for detecting the presence of unwanted conductor structures in insulation structure seams and methods of making the same are provided. In one aspect, a circuit device is provided that includes an insulating structure positioned on a substrate and a first conductor structure that has a first member positioned on the insulating structure. A second conductor structure is provided that has a second member positioned on the insulating structure. The second member projects toward the first conductor structure and the first member projects toward the second conductor structure, but the first and second conductor structures are not in physical contact. A current flowing between the first and second conductor structures when a bias is applied between the first and second conductor structures is indicative of a third conductor structure present on the insulating structure and contacting the first and second members.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit is disclosed and includes an Ethernet physical layer (PHY) with a plurality of communication channels. The communication channels coupled to a corresponding plurality of terminals. The integrated circuit further includes a plurality of electrical isolation circuits and a compensation circuit. At least one of the plurality of electrical isolation circuits is coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of communication channels and electrically isolates the PHY from a corresponding one of the plurality of terminals. The compensation circuit is configured to compensate for at least one of baseline wander and parameter drift associated with at least one of the plurality of isolation circuits. The PHY and the plurality of isolation circuits are integrated on a single substrate.
Abstract:
A multipurpose brush mechanism featuring an attachment and retainer mechanism to provide ease of use and effective storage for professional painters and consumers alike. The attachment mechanism includes an embedded hook which may be removably attached and may utilize numerous clip mechanisms and magnetic attraction members. The brush functions as an ordinary paint brush but the magnetic attachments allow it hang inside a paint can, or on any other accessory. The multifunctional hook can also allow for easy storage when the project is completed.
Abstract:
A method of operating a radiation-detecting device includes charging a first charge storage region of a charge storage structure to place a first charge value at the first charge storage region, and charging a second charge storage region of the charge storage structure to place a second charge value at the second charge storage region. The method further includes conducting a first read operation to determine a change in the first charge value at the first charge storage region at a first time after charging the first charge storage region, and determining a first radiation flux value for an environment containing the charge storage structure based on the change in the first charge value at the first time.
Abstract:
A method of operating a radiation-detecting device includes charging a first charge storage region of a charge storage structure to place a first charge value at the first charge storage region, and charging a second charge storage region of the charge storage structure to place a second charge value at the second charge storage region. The method further includes conducting a first read operation to determine a change in the first charge value at the first charge storage region at a first time after charging the first charge storage region, and determining a first radiation flux value for an environment containing the charge storage structure based on the change in the first charge value at the first time.
Abstract:
Diabetic and other patients are treated using an aggressive form of Pulsed Insulin Therapy in which a pre-treatment blood sugar level in the patient of at least 250-300 mg/dL, and the patient is treated with at least first and second cycles, each cycle comprising (1) pulsing a recombinant human insulin to the patient in concentrations of more than 10% to achieve a target intra-treatment blood sugar level (BSL) swing of more than 100 mg/dL, and (2) raising the blood sugar level to at least 250-300 mg/dL.