Abstract:
A decoder is arranged to operate as a single-bit error correction circuit (ECC) and as a multiple-bit error detection circuit (EDC). The decoder starts and remains in the ECC state as long as no errors are detected in a received data message. When an error is detected or corrected in a received data message, the decoder switches to the EDC state where it remains as long as errors are detected in the received data message. When no errors are detected in the received data message, the decoder switches back to the ECC state. In a generalized multistate decoder, switching occurs from one state to another state, each state having a different error correcting capability, in response to a predetermined number of errors corrected or detected in the received data.
Abstract:
Enhanced dynamic range requires more than 8 bit representation for single color components of pixels. For this purpose, normal color resolution images and high color resolution images are available. Backward compatibility can be achieved by a layered approach using a color enhancement layer, and a conventional image as color base layer. Both have same spatial and temporal resolution. Encoding of the color enhancement layer uses prediction and residual. A methods for optimized color enhancement prediction is disclosed. Color bit depth prediction is done by constructing a polynomial that approximates for all pixels of one color component of a block the color enhancement layer from the color base layer. A predicted version of the high color resolution image and a residual are generated and updated by a residual. The coefficients are compressed and added as metadata to the data stream.
Abstract:
A dentifrice composition comprising, (a) a hydrophilic clay material, (b) a phytic acid compound, (c) an effective amount of an oral care active, and (d) a polar solvent carrier; wherein the composition is substantially free of abrasive material.
Abstract:
The invention provides for a device (1) and method (20) for identifying, from a plurality of files, at least one file suitable for attaching to a text message to be transmitted from the device. The message is typically an EMS or MMS message and the invention includes identifying (22) at least one keyword or phrase in the message to be used in a metadata search. Then the invention conducts searching (23) a least one database for files identified by metadata corresponding to at least one search word associated with the keyword or phrase. Identifying (24) the least one file suitable for attaching to the message is performed, wherein the at least one file has associated metadata matching the search word. A user then may select the file plus other files that are attached to (27) and transmitted (28) with the text message.
Abstract:
A dentifrice composition which provides a viscosity of from about 10,000 Pas to about 450,000 Pas comprising; (a) a binder system comprising a hydrophilic clay material, a modified cellulose polymer, a carboxyvinyl polymer and a natural gum derived anionic polymer, (b) an effective amount of an oral care active, and (c) a polar solvent carrier.
Abstract:
Disclosed are dentifrice compositions comprising in a single phase: (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% of one or more linear polyphosphates having an average chain length of about 4 or more; (b) an ionic active ingredient selected from the group consisting of a fluoride ion source, a stannous ion source, a zinc ion source, a copper ion source and mixtures thereof, wherein the ionic active ingredient is present as a solid dispersion in the composition and delivers and effective amount of ionic active when solubilized; (c) a binder system comprised of (i) from about 0.05% to about 3% of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides, carbomers, poloxamers, modified celluloses, and mixtures thereof; and (ii) from about 0.1% to about 70% of at least one humectant; wherein the dentifrice composition has a total water content of less than about 10%. Further disclosed are methods for stabilizing dentifrice compositions by providing such a binder system.
Abstract:
A multiple node telecommunication system path identification technique enabling expedited path testing and/or monitoring, and providing rapid confirmation upon completion of a successful testing and/or monitoring function. The technique eliminates erroneous system alarms arising from a properly transmitted PID arriving at a given node prior to the receipt at that node of the correct PID from a system controller. This is accomplished by employing a memory at each system node capable of storing the most recent PID sent to the node by the system controller, the previous PID sent to the node by the system controller, and the PID received from another system node, or from a transmitter linked to a system transmission path. Each of the nodes within the telecommunication system facilitating the technique is further adapted to accept a PID received via a transmission path without triggering an alarm, if that received PID matches either the most recent or previous PIDs received from the system controller. The nodes are also configured to tolerate a mismatch between a PID received via a transmission path and the stored PIDs received from the system controller for a specified period of time before initiating an alarm, so that if the mismatch may be reconciled if it is merely an erroneous condition brought about by a delay in communication between the node and the system controller.