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Automatic roll-back and return-to-position for header tilt on an agricultural machine

A windrower with a harvesting header with a crop cutting assembly for severing crop from the ground windrower has a header pitch sensor for measuring a fore/aft pitch angle and a hydraulic system. The hydraulic system moves the header between an operating height and a raised position, and also controls a fore/aft pitch angle. An electronics control module provides an output to activate solenoid valves in the hydraulic system to move the header between the operating height and the raised position and to select a desired pitch angle. When the header moves from the operating height to the raised position, the electronics control module operates the header hydraulic system to move the header to the zero-tilt condition, and upon lowering the header back the operating height, the electronics control module automatically returns the header to the selected pitch angle it was in at the start of the cycle.




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Back mixing device for pneumatic conveying systems

The present application provides a back mixing device for use with a pneumatically conveyed flow of solids having a varying flow rate. The back mixing device may include a nozzle, a chamber in communication with the nozzle, and an exit. The chamber may include an expanded area leading to a restriction such that the chamber creates a recirculation pattern in the flow of solids so as to smooth the varying flow rate though the back mixing device.




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DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA WITH SIGNAL STRENGTH FEEDBACK AND METHODS

Disclosed are systems and methods for improving the quality and strength of a wireless signal connecting a mobile station and a base station, in situations where the mobile station is able to utilize a directional antenna. The system for improving system quality comprise, for example, a directional antenna; an antenna power level detector which detects a signal strength; a signal inverter wherein the signal inverter generates a conditioned signal from the detected signal strength; an indicator wherein the indicator provides an indicator of a signal quality level from the detected signal strength; a reorientation decision logic wherein the reorientation decision logic communicates an instruction for movement of the directional antenna, wherein the detected signal strength is correlated to a projected orientation of the directional antenna at a time the signal strength is detected, and further wherein an antenna orientation control loop communicates a reorientation instruction for the directional antenna.




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ELECTROSTATIC FLUID DELIVERY BACKPACK SYSTEM

An electrostatic fluid delivery system is configured to deliver fluid, such as a disinfectant fluid, onto a surface by electrically charging the fluid and forming the fluid into a mist, fog, plume, or spray that can be directed onto a surface, such as a surface to be cleaned. The system atomizes the fluid using a high-pressure air stream and passes the fluid through an electrode inside a nozzle assembly to charge, such as negatively charge, droplets of the atomized fluid. The system uses a unique nozzle design that is configured to optimally atomize the fluid into various sized droplets.




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DELIVERY SHOE WITH MASKING CAPABILITY FOR CARD BACKS

A method of using a dealer shoe that is configured to provide access to and removal of playing cards from within the dealer shoe includes: a base, a front plate forming a lower gap with the plate through which individual playing cards can pass, a top, and opposed sides joining the base, top, two sides and the front plate to form a card-carrying cavity. The front plate further is associated with a light producing element configured to shine light (e.g., in patterns, in colors, and the like) over a back of a first playing card extending out of the lower gap; and the wavelength and intensity and qualities of the shone light being sufficient to reduce optical contrast of different colors and/or shades on the back of the first playing card or otherwise disrupt optical viewing of printed images on the backs of playing cards.




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DELIVERY SHOE WITH MASKING CAPABILITY FOR CARD BACKS

A method of using a dealer shoe that is configured to provide access to and removal of playing cards from within the dealer shoe includes: a base, a front plate forming a lower gap with the plate through which individual playing cards can pass, a top, and opposed sides joining the base, top, two sides and the front plate to form a card-carrying cavity. The front plate further is associated with a light producing element configured to shine light (e.g., in patterns, in colors, and the like) over a back of a first playing card extending out of the lower gap; and the wavelength and intensity and qualities of the shone light being sufficient to reduce optical contrast of different colors and/or shades on the back of the first playing card or otherwise disrupt optical viewing of printed images on the backs of playing cards.




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Procedurally Generating Background Music for Sponsored Audio

A content server generates sponsored audio including procedurally generated background music. The content server obtains reference music features describing musicological characteristics of reference songs as well as sponsored audio information received from a third-party. The content server determines music generation parameters based on the sponsored audio information and based on a music model mapping the reference music features to music generation parameters. The music model may incorporate machine learning techniques to improve the mapping. The content server generates background music by using the determined music generation parameters as input to a procedural music algorithm, and generates sponsored audio by combining the generated background music concurrently with an audio voiceover obtained from the sponsored audio information. The sponsored audio is provided to a client device, which presents the sponsored audio to a user.




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Adaptive Music Playback System

An adaptive music playback system is disclosed. The system includes a composition system that receives information corresponding to user activity levels. The composition system modifies the composition of a song in response to changes in user activity. The modifications are made according to a set of composition rules to facilitate smooth musical transitions




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Antenna for wireless communication device chassis having reduced cutback

An antenna having a passive antenna element that is integrated in a wireless communication chassis, is naturally in resonance, and is galvanically coupled to ground, and a passive indirect antenna element feed that is non-galvanically coupled to the antenna element. If the chassis is foldable, a parasitic element may be located opposite an antenna element feed when the foldable chassis is in at least one of a closed mode and a tablet mode.




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BACK PLATE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING THE SAME

A back plate of a liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a first region as an appearance of the entire LCD device, in which a plurality of first and second reinforcing ribs crossing each other are disposed, the plurality of first reinforcing ribs are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a horizontal direction, and an angle α between the first reinforcing rib and a vertical direction ranges from 40° to 50°. The plurality of second reinforcing ribs are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction, and an angle β between the second reinforcing rib and the vertical direction ranges from 40° to 50°. Each of the first reinforcing ribs at least crosses one of the second reinforcing ribs. A liquid crystal display device including the back plate as described above is also disclosed.




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BACKLIGHT UNIT AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

A backlight unit includes a bottom cover; a plurality of light sources on the bottom cover; a first support side at an area directly along a first edge of the bottom cover adjacent to a corner of the bottom cover; and a second support side directly adjacent to the first support side and along the first edge of the bottom cover. The first support side includes a first vertical portion, and a first inclined portion connected to a top of the first vertical portion. The second support side includes a second vertical portion, and a second inclined portion connected to a top of the second vertical portion.




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Backlight Module and Display Device

A backlight module and a display device are provided. The backlight module includes a light source, a plate-shaped light intensity splitting component and a reflecting sheet, wherein, the plate-shaped light intensity splitting component and the reflecting sheet are oppositely arranged to form an empty light guide space therebetween, and the plate-shaped light intensity splitting component is configured to split incident light from the light source into reflected light facing to the reflecting sheet and transmission light passing through the plate-shaped light intensity splitting component. The backlight module without adopting a light guide plate can save cost for manufacturing the backlight module and is advantageous to improve light utilization efficiency.




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Methods and Apparatus for Backside Integrated Circuit High Frequency Signal Radiation, Reception and Interconnects

In an example arrangement an apparatus includes a semiconductor substrate having a front side surface including circuitry and a backside surface opposing the front side surface; a plurality of metal conductors formed over a front side surface of the semiconductor substrate; at least one cavity opening etched in a backside surface of the semiconductor substrate; and a radiator formed in a portion of the metal conductors and configured to radiate signals through the cavity opening in the backside surface. Methods and additional apparatus arrangements are also disclosed.




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Slideshow: Backbeat Psychosis at Burger Boogaloo 2015


John Waters, the venerable sultan of sleaze who we recently visited at home in San Francisco, presided over this year's Burger Boogaloo festivities in Oakland's Mosswood Park. He was the consummate host.…



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METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREDICTING TOBACCO USE

Provided herein are methods of reliably determining whether or not an individual is a user of tobacco.




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CHASSIS SWITCH USING DISTRIBUTED BACKPLANE TO INTERCONNECT LINE CARDS

The present invention is to provide a chassis switch, which comprises a chassis for accommodating a designated number of line cards therein; a backplane installed on the back side of the chassis and having a plurality of connectors disposed thereon; at least one line card plugged into one of the connectors corresponding thereto via a front side of the chassis and each having an access switch chip adapted to switch local network signals and an interconnect switch chip adapted to switch the signals between ports of the at least one line card; and a loop adapted to connect the corresponding ports of the access switch chip and the interconnect switch chip respectively through the connectors, so as to enable each line card plugged into the chassis switch to perform a local network switching function and a switching function between the at least one line card.




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Reader's Letter: Our communities deserve a pat on the back for looking after each other

I say to all communities pat yourselves on the back for the great job you are doing taking care of each other and supporting each other.




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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SOAKBACK MITIGATION THROUGH PASSIVE COOLING

A gas turbine engine cooling system includes a gas turbine engine. The gas turbine engine includes a core engine, a cold sink, a core undercowl space, and a core cowl at least partially surrounding the core engine and defining a radially outer wall of the core undercowl space. The gas turbine engine cooling system includes an undercowl component positioned in the core undercowl space. The gas turbine engine cooling system also includes a heat pipe including a first end, a second end, and a conduit extending therebetween. The first end is thermally coupled to the undercowl component, and the second end is thermally coupled to the cold sink. The heat pipe facilitates transfer of a quantity of heat from the undercowl component to the cold sink.




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ADHESIVE FOR SOLAR-CELL BACK SHEET, POLYOL COMPOSITION FOR SOLAR-CELL BACK SHEET ADHESIVE, SOLAR-CELL BACK SHEET, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE

There are provided an adhesive for a solar-cell back sheet having an excellent curing rate and being capable of exhibiting excellent adhesive performance by short-term aging, and also a polyol composition used for the adhesive, a solar-cell back sheet using the adhesive, and a solar-cell module using the sheet. The adhesive for a solar-cell back sheet contains, as essential components, at least one hydroxyl group-containing resin (A) selected from a polyester polyurethane polyol (A1), a polyester polyol (A2), a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic resin (A3), and a hydroxyl group-containing fluorocarbon resin (A4), a polyisocyanate (B), and a cyclic amide compound (C).




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Systems and Methods for Recovering Desired Light Hydrocarbons from Refinery Waste Gas Using a Back-End Turboexpander

Systems and methods for recovering light hydrocarbons from refinery waste gas using a back-end turboexpander to generate a higher recovery of the light hydrocarbons for use as petrochemical feedstock and to remove the liquid light hydrocarbons before entering the turboexpander.




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Back to the future

LIKE many drivers in Southampton, I will be delighted when the long-running roadworks near the Red Funnel ferry terminal at Town Quay finally comes to an end.




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Meon Valley, a perfect backdrop for your special day

Set in 225 wooded acres in the rolling Hampshire countryside just north of Fareham, Meon Valley offers 2 beautifully designed banqueting rooms for both Civil Wedding Ceremonies and Wedding Breakfasts.





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Garment With Front and Back Zipper

This disclosure relates to a garment having zippers for separating the garment into two halves. The garment has a zipper on the front and a zipper on the back. The halves can be mixed and matched according to preference for color, surface ornamentation, or material. Each half has an inside pocket that can be used for storing an additional garment half. The garment may optionally include a hood. In embodiments where the garment has a hood, the back zipper may unzip as the slider is moved in the downward direction, thereby allowing the user to separate the hood and fold the hood into a collar.




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Articles of Apparel Providing Enhanced Body Position Feedback

Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired, such as the lower back, the arch of the foot, etc.); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting forces to selected portions of the wearer's body, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.”




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UPPER WITH SENSORY FEEDBACK

An article of footwear includes projection members providing sensory feedback. The projection members are movable relative to an upper of the article of footwear. When the upper encounters a surface of an object, the projection members may be displaced in a direction towards wearer's foot. The projection members may be configured so that they are inserted into apertures located on the upper, and extend above an outer surface of the upper.




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Footwear Auxiliaries for Synchronously Toning Leg Muscles in Order to Straighten Back Posture

A footwear effects toning of the leg muscles. It includes two soles and a redress mechanism contained within each of the soles for redressing the positions of the soles, in order to adjust corresponding feet positions by toning the leg muscles. A shock absorbing pebble for use within the soles, includes an elastic membrane that deforms under pressure, and that defines two chambers that are connected by means of a gas permeable membrane. In a balanced position, the first chamber is filled with a mixture of gas along with fluid, and the second chamber is filled with gas. As an external force is applied to the membrane, gas molecules are forced into the second chamber, inflating it until equilibrium is achieved, thus dampening the external force.




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Anti-trans hate crime rises 81 per cent - but this charity is fighting back

IT’S the “life-saving” organisation that is slowly emerging from the shadows.




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Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe gets board backing amid poor run of form

BOURNEMOUTH manager Eddie Howe has been given the full backing of chairman Jeff Mostyn.




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Looking back: Eastleigh v Lymington 1998

ONLY one game was played in the Wessex League on October 24, 1998 – the appalling weather made sure of that.




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Gabi Taylor gets Wimbledon wildcard backing

BRITISH No 2 Heather Watson believes rising star Gabi Taylor deserves a Wimbledon wildcard.




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Fawley Cricket Club backs plan to bulldoze Waterside Theatre and transform site

CIVIC chiefs are being urged to approve plans to replace a redundant New Forest theatre with better facilities for sports teams.




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Stricken car transporter is set to be moved back to Southampton docks

SHE has been at the centre of one of the biggest and most dramatic rescue operations ever launched in the Solent.




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Spinning class fitness coaches back Daily Echo's Staying Alive campaign

Active Nation fitness coaches at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre are supporting the Daily Echo’s Staying Alive campaign, urging Sotonians to burn off those extra calories in a bid to battle killer diseases and illnesses.




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Health chiefs in Southampton back Daily Echo's Staying Alive campaign to tackle lung cancer.

HEALTH chiefs in Southampton have thrown their weight behind a national campaign to tackle lung cancer.




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Planners back three major projects that will change the face of Southampton's waterfront

PLANNERS last night backed three major waterfront developments that are set to change the face of Southampton’s waterfront.




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New Forest National Park Authority will be forced to hand back £1.5m of cycling cash

National Park chiefs will be forced to hand back £1.5m after Government ministers rejected part of a plan to make the New Forest more cycle-friendly.




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Sir Ben Ainslie gets Land Rover BAR back on track with win over Artemis Racing

Sir Ben Ainslie steered Land Rover BAR back to winning ways in the America's Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday by comfortably beating Sweden's Artemis Racing in Bermuda.




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Teacher visit for Olympic legend ben Ainslie brings memories of prediction flooding back

EVEN from a young age he wanted to conquer the world of sailing.




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Duke of Edinburgh visits Hampshire to back Sir Ben Ainslie's America's Cup bid

THE Duke of Edinburgh has taken to the waters to watch Sir Ben Ainslie prepare in his bid to bring back the America's Cup to Britain for the first time in 165 years.




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Dark Souls Remastered pushed back on Switch

Bandai Namco announced today that the release of the Switch version of Dark Souls Remastered has been postponed.




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The Daily Echo looks back at the Allies' early success in World War One 100 years ago

THE continued success of the Allied forces was being acknowledged on the pages of the Daily Echo 100 years ago this week following the latest communications from the various theatres of conflict across Europe.




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The Daily Echo looks back 100 years at two local soldiers killed in action during World War One

AS the war in Europe continued apace, the daily reports of the Allies’ progress on the battlefronts were being forced to share the column inches of the newspaper with the reports and portraits of lost sons, whose lives had been claimed by the fighting, and were appearing with painful regularity.




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Regents Park back on market less than year after £400K revamp

A SOUTHAMPTON pub which underwent a £400,000 revamp is back on the market less than a year after reopening.




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Jack Nicklaus backs Harry Ellis on eve of Masters

Harry Ellis was backed to succeed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus as he prepared to make his Masters debut.




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FOOD REVIEW: Bacaro, Ocean Village, Southampton

Bacaro, Ocean Village, Southampton




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Build-A-Bear Pay Your Age is back...but there's new rules this time

CUDDLY toy store Build-A-Bear has announced their Pay Your Age event is back for 2019 but this time there's new rules.





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How to Find the Estimated Value of your Device with Apple GiveBack

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to find the estimated value of your device with Apple GiveBack.




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How to Customize VoiceOver Haptic Feedback on iOS

In this podcast, Thomas Domville discusses and explores how in iOS 13 users have the capability to customize the haptic feedback given when performing VoiceOver gestures.