56 results about "Delay periods" patented technology

PCT No. PCT / GB95 / 02618 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 2, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 2, 1997 PCT Filed Nov. 7, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96 / 15597 PCT Pub. Date May 23, 1996An echo detecting system includes data stores for storing signals from up and down channels respectively. The signals undergo pre-processing to identify signals forms characteristic of speech and instruct a measurement unit to carry out comparison using cross-correlation techniques between the signals stored in the stores only when such characteristics are detected. This reduces the processing power required and raises the accuracy of the correlations. Parallel processing techniques allow echoes with longer delay periods to be detected. The results of the measurement may be used to generate an echo-cancellation signal.

In a scheme for accessing a wireless network, a backoff delay time period representing a duration of time that is to elapse before a station is permitted to attempt a retransmission is selected from a group of delay periods. The group of delay periods grows at a rate that is less than exponentially (e.g. linearly) based on the number of attempted retransmissions. Selection of the backoff delay time period may entail random selection of an integer N from a contention window and multiplication of N by a slot time duration. The contention window may be a range of integers [0, W-1]. The contention window size W may be initialized to a predetermined minimum value upon a first attempted transmission and may be capped at a predetermined maximum value. Average backoff delay may be reduced in comparison to a binary exponential backoff approach.

User interface approaches to providing help to players by playing back previously recorded inputs. Certain exemplary embodiments involve displaying, with the recorded playback, an input device icon to show where the inputs are occurring and / or where the inputs should occur if the player were to make them. Modifications are made to the previously recorded input to improve the user's ability to see what is happening, as well as making the playback seem more consistent, mechanical, and automatic. The help makes the computer application seem like the user interface is operating itself in a way that is easy to follow, rather than giving the impression that a previously recorded user input stream simply is being played back in accordance with the more organic and potentially idiosyncratic behaviors of the recorded person. The modifications may in certain exemplary embodiments include, for example, path smoothing / correction, automatic snapping, delay periods, speed normalization, etc.

A method of manufacturing an overbased calcium sulfonate grease comprising a reduced amount of overbased calcium sulfonate, water and at least one non-aqueous converting agent, where at least a portion of the non-aqueous converting agent is added after one or more delay periods relative to the addition of the water. A delay period may involve the period of time it takes to adjust the temperature of the mixture, a period of time during which the mixture is held at a temperature or within a range of temperatures, and multiples and any combination thereof. These calcium sulfonate greases have improved thickener yield and high dropping points compared to greases of substantially similar composition made without a delay between the additions of water and a non-aqueous converting agent, particularly when a poor quality overbased calcium sulfonate is used.

A delay-lock loop includes several delay lines, all but the first of which is composed of at least one variable delay unit that provides a fixed delay and a variable delay. The first delay line is composed of a plurality of fixed delay units, but no variable delay units. The remaining delay lines are each composed of different numbers of variable delay units to provide respective clock signals having different phases, but they do not include any of the fixed delay units. The first and a last delay line receive an input clock signal. Each of the remaining delay lines are coupled to an output of one of the fixed delay units depending on the number of variable delay units in the delay line so that the resulting clock signals have all been delayed the same number of fixed delay periods.

A method of method of managing media replenishment at a media terminal, the method comprising: receiving a media event from a media terminal; retrieving a next scheduled media replenishment event for that media terminal; evaluating if the next scheduled media replenishment event is scheduled to occur within an acceptable delay period; and initiating an unscheduled replenishment event only if the next scheduled media replenishment event is scheduled to occur after the acceptable delay period.

A QKD arrangement with a photon source generating entangled idler and signal photons, with two measuring units, one of which receiving the idler photons and the other one receiving the signal photons, and each including an optical module with photon channels, wherein a photon passes a photon channel as a function of its polarization, and a device for detecting the photons in association to its respective photon channel, as well as a time control for timingly adjusting the detection devices; the photon source is adapted for pulsed emission of photon pairs, and an interrupting unit supplying the signal photons to the optical module in pulsed manner is arranged upstream of the other measuring unit, the photon channels in each optical module including delay units with different delay periods, and only one single-photon detector associates the photons to the photon channels on the basis of a time pattern.

For control, some memory circuits use a delay-locked loop to generate a set of signals, each delayed a different amount relative a reference signal. However, as circuits get faster and faster, conventional delay-locked loops require use of extra interpolation circuitry to generate smaller delays, and thus consume considerable power and circuit space. Accordingly, the inventor devised a circuit which interlaces and synchronizes two delay-locked loops, each including a number of controllable delay elements linked in a chain. In one embodiment, the first loop produces a sequence of clock signals delayed an even number of delay periods relative a reference clock signal, and the second loop produces a sequence of clock signals delayed an odd number of delay periods relative the reference clock signal. In addition, the first and second loops are synchronized.

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for mathematically calculating an optimal transmission input torque value for the inertia phase and the torque phase of a ratio change. Engine output is then altered by an amount necessary to change the actual value of the transmission input torque to the calculated optimal value of transmission input torque. The timing of the clutch elements during the power-on skip through neutral downshift is established by calculating delay periods for the off-going and on-coming clutches such that a predetermined desired shift time is met. The power-on skip through neutral downshift is thereafter adaptively controlled so that aberrations are diagnosed and corrected during subsequent downshifts. The invention is carried out by monitoring engine and / or transmission characteristics including input speed, output speed and shift duration during a downshift and identifying departures from acceptable patterns. Each type of departure calls for a particular remedy, and a suitable adjustment is calculated thereafter implemented by changing one or more initial conditions for the next shift of the same type.

An approach is provided for determining an estimated completion time for a task and / or a project. A plurality of electronic communications of a plurality of users are accessed, wherein the electronic communications relate to a common project engaged in by the users. Timing information is extracted from the electronic communications. For each of the users, an average delay period is computed using the extracted timing information. An estimated delay value is generated for the project based on the computed average delay periods.

To prevent oscillation in load levels on radio interfaces between one or more user equipment devices and neighboring base stations after the base stations have reduced the data rates of the one or more user equipment devices connected thereto over said radio interfaces, one or more radio network controllers select appropriate delay periods for each neighboring base station so that each base station waits for a different recovery period after a maximum or target load level has been exceeded before increasing loading.

A method and system for operating a network server to discourage inappropriate use are disclosed. A server is connected to a plurality of connected client devices, and is configured to transfer information between any selected one of the client devices and a memory for static storage of information. The method comprises the steps of receiving a request to transfer a file between the memory and one of the plurality of client devices, removing a packet comprising a defined number of information bits from the file, transferring the packet between the memory and the client device per the request, then pausing for a defined delay period, and repeating the removing, transferring, and pausing steps in order until all of the file has been transferred. Preferably, the method further comprises increasing the defined delay period after each execution of a packet transfer cycle, thereby discouraging the transfer of unacceptably large files. The delay period may be initiated, and the amount of increase or other adjustment to the delay period during the transfer cycle may be controlled, by selected a predetermined value from a table, or by calculating a value based on variable input parameters such as the file size, server load, network response time, and number of transfer requests from the client device within a defined prior period. The number of information bits in the packet may similarly be initiated, and adjusted during the transfer cycle. The system comprises the server having an application for performing the method according to the invention.

A circuit for generating column path control signals in a semiconductor device is provided. The circuit includes a strobe signal delay unit configured to receive a strobe signal, and delay the received strobe signal for different delay periods, to generate a plurality of respective delayed strobe signals, and a control signal generator configured to receive at least one of the delayed strobe signals, and perform a logical operation to the received signal, to generate a first column path control signal for controlling a column path of the semiconductor device.

Real-time resource distribution / availability for a resource event that typically would otherwise incur a standard delay period in resource availability. The invention generates a resource depository and provides the resource depository with resources in an amount at least equal to the output of the resource event incurring the delay period. The resources in the resource depository are immediately available as an input another pending resource event. In addition, the present invention provides for implementing machine learning and / or artificial intelligence to determine which resources to use as the input for the resource event that incurs a delay period and / or the timing for conducting the resource event that incurs the delay period and / or the pending resource event.

A method for private personal identification number (PIN) management comprises ascertaining a first delay period of a preceding PIN. The first delay period is greater than zero if the preceding PIN does not match a validated PIN and the first delay period equals zero if the preceding PIN matches the validated PIN. The method also includes receiving a current PIN after at least the first delay period and delaying for a second delay period if the current PIN does not match the validated PIN. The second delay period is greater than the first delay period.

In a mobile communication device, a scanning operation is performed with use of a wireless transceiver to identify one or more available wireless communication networks in a given coverage area. Each time the scanning operation fails to result in any connection between the mobile device and a wireless network, the scanning operation is repeated after delaying for a next delay period of a plurality of scanning delay periods n=[n1, n2, . . . , upper limit]. Initially, an upper limit of the plurality of scanning delay periods n=[n1, n2, . . . , upper limit] is established at a value of M. During operation, the mobile device monitors to identify whether a predetermined battery condition, such as a low battery capacity or high battery discharge rate, exists. If the predetermined battery condition exists, the upper limit of the plurality of scanning delay periods n=[n1, n2, . . . , upper limit] is reestablished at a value of N>M. If a more severe battery condition exists, the upper limit of the plurality of scanning delay periods n=[n1, n2, . . . , upper limit] is reestablished at a value of P>N>M. Advantageously, power consumption is reduced during adverse battery conditions of the mobile device.

In a mobile communication device, a scanning operation is performed with use of a wireless transceiver to identify one or more available wireless communication networks in a given coverage area. Each time the scanning operation fails to result in any connection between the mobile device and a wireless network, the scanning operation is repeated after delaying for a next delay period of a plurality of scanning delay periods n=[n1, n2, . . . , upper limit]. Initially, an upper limit of the plurality of scanning delay periods n=[n1, n2, . . . , upper limit] is established at a value of M. During operation, the mobile device monitors to identify whether a predetermined battery condition, such as a low battery capacity or high battery discharge rate, exists. If the predetermined battery condition exists, the upper limit of the plurality of scanning delay periods n=[n1, n2, . . . , upper limit] is reestablished at a value of N>M. If a more severe battery condition exists, the upper limit of the plurality of scanning delay periods n=[n1, n2, . . . , upper limit] is reestablished at a value of P>N>M. Advantageously, power consumption is reduced during adverse battery conditions of the mobile device.

A semiconductor device is disclosed which increases the data transfer rate in transferring data output from an input / output sense amplifier via a global data bus line by reducing the swing width of the data placed on the global data bus line. The semiconductor device may include a data transfer unit which receives first data, and outputs second data obtained by driving the first data to a predetermined level to a data transfer line; a data receiver which receives the second data transferred via the data transfer line; a delay which outputs a plurality of delay signals respectively obtained by delaying the second data outputted from the data transfer unit by different delay periods; a delay controller which selects one of the delay signals in accordance with an operation mode of the semiconductor device, and outputs at least one adjustment signal for adjusting a driving period of the data transfer unit for the first data based on the delay period of the selected delay signal; and a transfer controller which receives the first data and the at least one adjustment signal, and outputs at least one transfer control signal for controlling the operation of the data transfer unit, based on the received first data and adjustment signal.

The invention provides a design method of a scaling model machine based on the combustion engine similarity theory of diesel engines. The method comprises following steps: constructing a model machinecorresponding to a prototype, the model machine and the prototype have any one or any of the following relationships: geometric similarity; boundary condition similarity; media condition identity; the dimensionless piston speed remains equal at the corresponding crank angle; oil injection rules are the same; eddy current ratios are the same; delay periods are the same; influences caused by heat transfer loss are the same. The invention also provides a scaling model diesel engine made according to the above-mentioned design method of scaling model machine based on diesel combustion similaritytheory. The invention can utilize the reduced scaling model machine to reproduce the spray combustion and emission characteristics of the target prototype and map back to the prototype, thereby reducing the cost of the development process of the large diesel engine parts and the optimization process of the whole machine. At the same time, it has guiding significance for the intensive development of different cylinder diesel engine products.

For control, some memory circuits use a delay-locked loop to generate a set of signals, each delayed a different amount relative a reference signal. However, as circuits get faster and faster, conventional delay-locked loops require use of extra interpolation circuitry to generate smaller delays, and thus consume considerable power and circuit space. Accordingly, the inventor devised a circuit which interlaces and synchronizes two delay-locked loops, each including a number of controllable delay elements linked in a chain. In one embodiment, the first loop produces a sequence of clock signals delayed an even number of delay periods relative a reference clock signal, and the second loop produces a sequence of clock signals delayed an odd number of delay periods relative the reference clock signal. In addition, the first and second loops are synchronized.

A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for alleviating problems of long latency or delay periods on the Internet through the presentation of filler content that keeps the user occupied. The cause and extent of the latency or delay may be identified either at a client or server computer and then communicated to the client computer to trigger the presentation of the filler content on the client computer. The filler content may comprise text data, graphics data, audio data, audiovisual data, or other data as desired, and provides just enough distraction to keep the user occupied, while retaining him / her for the completion of the session, transaction, or activity. The filler content may be provided by either a server computer or a client computer, and may be selected automatically by the server computer or the client computer or may be selected manually by the user so that it can be customized based on his / her taste for filler contents. The filler content could also be selected based on predetermined criteria, such as the context of the user's session, transaction, or activity, the data being accessed, etc.

A technique that is readily implemented in monolithic integrated circuits includes a method including generating an output clock signal during a presence of a reference clock signal based, at least in part, on a digital control value indicating a phase difference between a feedback signal of a PLL and a reference clock signal. The method includes generating the output clock signal during an absence of the reference clock signal and based, at least in part, on an average digital control word indicating an average value of a number of samples of the digital control value during the presence of the reference clock signal, the number of samples preceding the absence of the reference clock signal by a delay period. The number of samples is selected from a plurality of numbers of samples and the delay period is selected from a plurality of delay periods.

A flight ranging system (10) comprises a delay unit (12), which is used to generate a plurality of delay pulses according to a plurality of delay signals, wherein the delay signals are corresponding to multiple delay periods; a light emitting unit (13), which is used to generate a plurality of delay pulse light according to a plurality of delay pulses; a photosensitive pixel circuit (14), which receives the delay reflected light and generates a plurality of pixel signals; a storage unit (16), which is used to store the corresponding relationship between the multiple delay periods and the pixelsignals; and a control unit (18) for generating a plurality of delay signals. The flight ranging system (10) carry out flight ranging according to the corresponding relationship between the multipledelay periods and the pixel signals. The invention also relates to a correction method for the flight ranging system and a flight ranging method.

A QKD arrangement with a photon source generating entangled idler and signal photons, with two measuring units, one of which receiving the idler photons and the other one receiving the signal photons, and each including an optical module with photon channels, wherein a photon passes a photon channel as a function of its polarization, and a device for detecting the photons in association to its respective photon channel, as well as a time control for timingly adjusting the detection devices; the photon source is adapted for pulsed emission of photon pairs, and an interrupting unit supplying the signal photons to the optical module in pulsed manner is arranged upstream of the other measuring unit, the photon channels in each optical module including delay units with different delay periods, and only one single-photon detector associates the photons to the photon channels on the basis of a time pattern.

The present invention relates to methods and systems for enhancing the performance of fuel cells in fuel cell vehicles. Some embodiments comprise a current control module for controlling the application of a load to the fuel cell and a voltage monitoring module for monitoring one or more voltages within the fuel cell. The current control module may be configured to apply a delay period before applying a load to the fuel cell after the fuel cell has reached an open circuit voltage. In other embodiments, a fixed delay period may be applied before applying a load to the fuel cell after the fuel cell has reached an open circuit voltage or, for example, an incremental set of delay periods that increase as measured temperature decreases.

A novel composite layer structure method which is suitable for reducing post-exposure delay (PED) effects associated with fabricating a photolithography reticle or mask and eliminating or at least minimizing variations between intended and realized critical dimension values for a circuit pattern fabricated on the reticle or mask. The method includes providing a mask blank having a metal layer, providing a photoresist layer on the metal layer of the mask blank, providing a protective layer on the photoresist layer and photo-cracking the photoresist layer in the desired circuit pattern typically by electron beam exposure. During subsequent post-exposure delay periods, the protective layer prevents or minimizes Q-time narrowing of the photo-cracked photoresist, and consequently, prevents or minimizes narrowing of the critical dimension of a circuit pattern etched in the metal layer according to the width of the photo-cracked photoresist.

Aspects of the invention relate to techniques of testing interconnects in stacked designs for leakage defects. Logic “1” or “0” is first applied to one end of an interconnect during a first pulse. Then, logic value at the one end is captured, which triggered by an edge of a second pulse. The first pulse precedes the second pulse by a time period being selected from a plurality of delay periods. The plurality of delay periods is generated by a device shared by a plurality of interconnects.

A multiple access technique for a wireless communication system establishes separate channels by defining different time intervals for different channels. In a transmitted reference system different delay periods may be defined between transmitted reference pulses and associated data pulses for different channels. In addition, a multiple access technique may employ a common reference pulse for multiple channels in a transmitted reference system. Another multiple access technique assigns different pulse repetition periods to different channels. One or more of these techniques may be employed in an ultra-wide band system.