A receiver for improving the performance of conventional Discrete Multitone Modulation (DMT) based Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) modems, in the presence of noise and/or interference. A demodulator having an FFT followed by a single-tap-per-bin frequency-domain equalizer is augmented by an additional data-path utilizing windowing or pulse shaping. Windowing is done independently for each symbol over the orthogonality interval and efficiently in the time domain or frequency domain. A decision feedback equalizer at the output of the windowed data-path cancels inter-bin-interference created by windowing.

Receiver for discrete multitone modulated signals having window function

A method and apparatus are disclosed for efficiently bit-reversing and scrambling one or more bytes of payload data according to DSL standards on a processor. In one embodiment, this is achieved by providing an instruction for bit reversing and scrambling one or more bytes of data according to the DSL standards. Accordingly, the invention advantageously provides a processor with the ability to bit reverse and scramble data with a single instruction thus allowing for more efficient and faster scrambling operations for subsequent modulation and transmission.

System and method for bit-reversing and scrambling payload bytes in an asynchronous transfer mode cell

A method and apparatus are disclosed for efficiently de-scrambling one or more bytes of data according to DSL standards on a processor. This is achieved by providing an instruction for de-scrambling one or more bytes of data according to the DSL standards. Accordingly, the invention advantageously provides a processor with the ability to de-scramble data with a single instruction thus allowing for more efficient and faster de-scrambling operations for subsequent processing.

Data de-scrambler

Instrumented platforms for balance and proprioceptive assessment in patients with total knee replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the balance problems and risk of falling by using digital or computerized methods in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and have satisfactory functional scores in the early postoperative period. Methodology A total of 31 participants (24 women, seven men; mean age: 61.93 ±10.75 years; range: 49-82 years) who underwent unilateral TKA were included. The fall risk was evaluated using the time up-and-go (TUG) test and computerized platforms. Patient-reported pain, stiffness, and physical functional outcome measures [Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and Oxford Knee Score (OKS)] and posture (New York Posture Rating Chart) were evaluated. Results Based on the WOMAC scores, there was a significant impact on self-reported pain (p˂0.001), function (p=0.001), and stiffness (p=0.001) between preoperative and postoperative results. The OKS (p=0.006) and the TUG score (p=0.004) improved significantly, but the posture scores remained the same after the surgery. There was a statistically significant difference between the preoperative and third-month postoperative test results of the stabilometric test, bipedal opened eye, bipedal closed eye, monopedal right, and monopedal left foot static balance tests (p˂0.05). However, the disequilibrium and equilibrium dynamic balance values remained unchanged three months after TKA. Conclusions Satisfactory functional scores according to WOMAC or OKS were achieved in the early postoperative period. However, posture and dynamic balance problems related to falling risk continued to persist in the same period. Although the TUG test results were statistically significant, they also showed fall risk values. Fall risk and postural problems should be analyzed objectively using computerized methods. Early rehabilitation programs after TKA in elderly individuals should be designed accordingly and close attention must be paid to fall risks.

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Does Total Knee Arthroplasty Positively Affect Body Static-Dynamic Balance and Fall Risk Parameters in Patients With Satisfactory Functional Scores?

Multimedia service with audio and video have become most desirable as the ADSL technology ideally converted from 1.5 Mbps full duplex HDSL technology via two twist-pair into 6.144 Mbps transmission technology via single twist-pair. This results in an interactive transmission service of T1 & E1 class data using the subscriber line without repeaters. The ADSL transceiver chipset is configured by DMT (Discrete Multi Tone modulation) scheme and RISC-based DSP core structure. Our ADSL chip is to be used in VOD, interactive interact service and/or teleconferencing system, etc. The operating frequency and dissipated power of the chip are 40 MHz and 5 W at 5 V.

Design and implementation for 125 mW/MIPS ultra-high speed low power asymmetric digital subscriber line transceiver chip

BACKGROUND Identifying the functional status of patients after total knee arthroplasty is important. This study aimed to examine the differences in sit-to-stand and static standing ability balance between patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty and healthy participants. METHODS Twenty patients (mean age 70.05 years) who underwent total knee arthroplasty and 20 healthy participants (mean age 69.20 years) participated in this study. To assess the participants' sit-to-stand, the Good Balance System (Metitur Ltd, Finland) was used to measure each participant's mediolateral center of pressure (COP) displacement and time required to complete the sit-to-stand movement. To assess the participants' static standing balance, the Good Balance System was used to measure each patient's mediolateral COP displacement, anteroposterior COP displacement, and velocity moment when standing with eyes open and with eyes closed. RESULTS A significant difference was found in the mediolateral COP displacement and the time required to complete the sit-to-stand movement in the two groups (P< 0.05). A significant difference was also found in the mediolateral and anteroposterior COP displacement and the velocity moment when standing with eyes open and with eyes closed in the two groups (P< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Patients who had total knee arthroplasty showed decreased sit-to-stand and static standing balance ability compared with the control group in the initial period after surgery.

Jwa-Jun Kim

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Design and implementation for 125 mW/MIPS ultra-high speed low power asymmetric digital subscriber line transceiver chip

Comparison of sit-to-stand and static standing balance ability between patients with total knee arthroplasty and elderly healthy subjects.

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