Showing papers by "Mobil published in 2002"

Cooperative wireless luminescent imagery

Abstract: A wireless communication device (108) having luminescent display capabilities in accordance with various embodiments is provided with a machine accessible medium including instructions to receive data representing a set of one or more picture elements of an audience assisted image to facilitate coordinated display of a luminescent representation of a portion of the audience assisted image by the wireless communication device (108) in cooperation with one or more additional wireless communication devices (108), as well as a processor (102) to execute the instructions.

Method and system for inserting advertisements into broadcast content

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing advertisements for playing on a mobile device based on previously provided information regarding the mobile device user Information regarding the user is provided to a server, which is also in communication with advertisers that supply advertisements for playing on the mobile device The server employs the user information to determine which advertisements might be suitable for the mobile device user The determined advertisements may be cached/recorded on the mobile device for later playback or they can be provided in real time at a scheduled time for the playing of advertisements Also, advertisements associated/included with the currently playing content could be suppressed in favor of the determined advertisements Additionally, the currently playing content can be recorded while advertisements are playing on the mobile device; and then the playing of the content can be subsequently resumed from the point where the advertisements started playing

Tide-Dominated Estuarine Facies in the Hollin and Napo ("T" and "U") Formations (Cretaceous), Sacha Field, Oriente Basin, Ecuador

Abstract: The article by Shanmugam et al. (2000) is a welcome addition to the scant sedimentological literature on the Oriente Basin and its continuation in Colombia, the Putumayo Basin (Higgs, 1997a). Shanmugam et al. (2000) reinterpreted the Hollin and Napo T-U sands as tide-dominated estuarine deposits, rejecting a previous deltaic model. Neither model, however, accords with the stated lack of evidence for subaerial emergence. An alternative, tidal shelf interpretation is promoted here, and petroleum reservoir implications discussed. Also, although Shanmugam et al. (2000) did not report any sequence boundaries, their data suggest that angular (tectonic) sequence boundaries occur at the base of the A and B limestones, signifying possible incised valleys cutting into the U and T sands, again important for oil exploration. ### Lack of Emergence Indicators The 516 ft (157 m) of cores from seven wells examined by Shanmugam et al. (2000) show a simple facies association of shales, heterolithics, and cross-bedded sands. "[N]o evidence for subaerial exposure" exists (Shanmugam et al., 2000, p. 674); for example, "rooting is lacking" (Shanmugam et al., 2000, p. 660) and no coal beds, paleosoils, or desiccation cracks were reported. Sparse interpreted marsh deposits (<1% of one 58 ft core) (Shanmugam et al., 2000, table 2) are based on nondiagnostic interpretation criteria, that is, sandstone with "intervals of concentrated carbonaceous fragments … may be interpreted as a marsh environment" (Shanmugam et al., 2000, p. 660). Alternatively, such plant-flake concentrations could occur on a shelf because of tidal-current segregation of particles. An interpreted "fluvial channel" is based solely on "cross-stratification and basal lags" (Shanmugam et al., 2000, p. 656), both of which can also apply to submarine tidal bars (e.g., Stride et al., 1982, figure 5.22; Dalrymple, 1992, figure 29C). The same facies association and absence or scarcity of emergence indicators characterizes the Hollin and Napo T-U …

Gasoline sulfur reduction in fluid catalytic cracking

Abstract: The sulfur content of liquid cracking products, especially the cracked gasoline, of the catalytic cracking process is reduced by the use of a sulfur reduction catalyst composition comprising a porous molecular sieve which contains a metal in an oxidation state above zero within the interior of the pore structure of the sieve as well as a cerium component which enhances the stability and sulfur reduction activity of the catalyst. The molecular sieve is normally a faujasite such as USY. The primary sulfur reduction component is normally a metal of Period 3 of the Periodic Table, preferably vanadium. The sulfur reduction catalyst may be used in the form of a separate particle additive or as a component of an integrated cracking/sulfur reduction catalyst.

Wireless mobile image messaging

Abstract: Non-verbal communications between users of wireless mobile devices are facilitated using image messages. An image message may e.g. convey information about the sender user, in particular, current information about the sender user. In one aspect, a user may select an image message category, and select an image message among the image messages of the selected image message category for transmission, to quickly, efficiently and graphically convey (current) information about the user. The process may be performed to form a mixed media message. Received image message to convey current information may be aged via time and/or color displays.

Method and apparatus for associating a received command with a control for performing actions with a mobile telecommunication device

Abstract: The invention is directed to associating a received command with a control such as a push button on a mobile telecommunication device, and enabling an action associated with the command to be performed when the control is later activated. The command may be received from another mobile device or remote computer. The actions that may be associated with the performance instruction include tuning to a broadcast such as a radio or television, browsing a web site or hyperlinked text, and tuning to a streamed broadcast over a network, such as the Internet. The command button can be a physical element such as the '*' key on a keypad or a virtual button on a display.

The Provenance of Triassic Continental Sandstones from the Beryl Field, Northern North Sea: Mineralogical, Geochemical, and Sedimentological Constraints

Abstract: A geochemical study of the heavy-mineral suite in Triassic strata from two wells in the Beryl Embayment was undertaken in order to identify changes in provenance through the Lewis Formation. Detailed provenance studies also allow the reconstruction of paleodrainage patterns and aid in predicting facies distributions. The heavy-mineral assemblage in the Lewis Formation is dominated by almandine-pyrope garnets, which are typically derived from pelitic metasediments, together with zircon, apatite, tourmaline, and rutile, some of which are rich in niobium (Nb). These latter phases could have been sourced either from metasediments or granitic protoliths, although Nb-rich rutiles have a more restricted paragenesis, being associated with alkaline plutonic rocks and granite pegmatites. In the uppermost members of the Lewis Formation influxes of more "exotic" provenance-specific heavy-minerals such as Cr-spinel, staurolite, and chloritoid become more common. The chemistry of the detrital Cr-spinel implies that it was derived from an ophiolitic source. Gross grain size, and facies changes in the Embayment suggest a NW to SE dispersal of detritus. Although hydraulic sorting of the heavy-mineral suite between relatively distal and proximal locations has resulted in subtle variations in whole-rock trace-element geochemical signatures, the complete overlap in the geochemical data from distal and proximal wells requires that the sediments were essentially derived from a single source area. The combination of mineralogical, sedimentological, and geochemical data implies that the dominant source for these sediments was the Devonian Old Red Sandstone (ORS), the Shetland ophiolite and the underlying Dalradian metasedimentary rocks of the Shetland Isles and the East Shetland Platform. Provenance studies such as this are central to the reconstruction of paleo-drainage patterns, which in turn lead to improved prediction of potential reservoir quality, distribution, and connectivity.

Luminescent signaling displays utilizing a wireless mobile communication device

Abstract: The present invention includes a wireless mobile communication device with a body casing having an exterior surface, and a number of light sources (LS) disposed on the exterior surface. A machine accessible medium is provided with instructions to selectively activate the number of LS in a spatial movement dependent manner to spatially paint luminescent images. Additionally, a processor is coupled to the machine accessible medium to execute the instructions. As a result, spatial painting of luminescent images utilizing a wireless mobile communication device is facilitated.

Haltevorrichtung zur Befestigung eines elektronischen Bauteils

Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Haltevorrichtung zur Befestigung eines elektronischen Bauteils in einem Rad. Dabei weist die Haltevorrichtung mindestens einen Geratetrager (5) zur Aufnahme und Halterung von elektronischen Bauteilen (6) und mindestens einen, mit dem Reifenmantel (1) dauerelastisch verbundenen, zumindest bereichsweise elastischen Dampferfuss (7) auf. Dabei wirkt der Dampferfuss (7) dampfend und ist entlang seiner Langsachse elastisch und verjungend ausgebildet. Die Befestigung des Dampferfusses (7) mit dem Geratetrager (5) und dem Reifenmantel (1) kann z.B. durch Kleben oder Vulkanisieren vorgenommen werden. Der Dampferfuss (7) ist in anderen Ausfuhrungen auch mit dem Geratetrager und dem Reifenmantel in einem Stuck aus dem Reifenmaterial hergestellt. Vorteilhafterweise ist der Dampferfuss auch energie- und warmeleitend und beinhaltet eine kapazitive oder induktive Kopplung zur Verbindung von zwei elektronischen Bauteilen (6) oder aber auch eine Antenne.

Wireless mobile phone including a headset

Abstract: A wireless mobile phone is provided with an input-output interface and an output interface. The input-output interface may be employed singularly to facilitate removable attachment of a telephony headset to the phone to receive at least telephony audio signals from the phone, and to provide audio signals to the phone. Similarly, the output interface may be employed singularly to facilitate removable attachment of an audio output only headset to the phone to receive at least a selected one of telephony and non-telephony audio signals from the phone. However, the input-output interface and the output interface may also be used jointly to facilitate removable attachment of a two-plug headset to the phone to receive at least a selected one of telephony and non-telephony audio signals from the phone, and to provide audio signals to the phone.

Statistical inversion of controlled‐source seismic data using parabolic wave scattering theory

Abstract: Summary Statistical parameters describing heterogeneity in the Proterozoic basement of the Baltic Shield were estimated from controlled-source seismic data, using a statistical inversion based on the theory of wave propagation through random media (WPRM), derived from the parabolic wave approximation. Synthetic plane-wave seismograms generated from models of random media show consistency with WPRM theory for forward propagation in the weak-scattering regime, whilst for two-way propagation a discrepancy exists that is due to contamination of the primary wave by backscattered energy. Inverse modelling of the real seismic data suggests that the upper crust to depths of ∼ 15 km can be characterized, subject to the range of spatial resolution of the method, by a medium with an exponential spatial autocorrelation function, an rms velocity fluctuation of 1.5 ± 0.5 per cent and a correlation length of 150 ± 50 m. Further inversions show that scattering is predominantly occurring in the uppermost ∼ 2 km of crust, where rms velocity fluctuation is 3 − 6 per cent. Although values of correlation distance are well constrained by these inversions, there is a trade-off between thickness of scattering layer and rms velocity perturbation estimates, with both being relatively poorly resolved. The higher near-surface heterogeneity is interpreted to arise from fractures in the basement rocks that close under lithostatic pressure for depths greater than 2 − 3 km.

Mobile image transmission and reception for compressing and decompressing without transmitting coding and quantization tables and compatibility with JPEG

Abstract: The invention relates to a method in image processing, wherein an image in digital form is in coding phase compressed, quantized by a quantization matrix (QL, QC) and coded by a coding matrix (HL 1 , HK 1 , HL 2 ), wherein one or more data frames are formed In a decoding phase decoding, dequantization and decompression is carried out to the information comprised in the data frame One or more matrices (QL, QC, HL 1 , HK 1 , HL 2 ) used in the coding phase are left out of the data frame, wherein the corresponding matrix is stored into coding device ( 8 ) performing the decoding phase

Batterielose Transpondertechnik für elektronische Reifendruck-Kontrolle

Abstract: Die reale Messung des Drucks und anderer Parameter in Kraftfahrzeug-Reifen stellt besondere Anforderungen an die Funksensorik. Unter harten physikalischen Bedingungen sollen Informationen drahtlos aus dem rotierenden Rad an die Bordelektronik ubermittelt werden - und dies uber Jahre hinweg. Ein innovatives System von IQ-mobil arbeitet im modulierten Mikrowellenanrege- und Backscatter- Abfrageverfahren mit passiven Reifendrucktranspondern und ermoglicht Abfragen in unbegrenzter Zahl ganz ohne Batterie im Transponder.

Bearing arrangement for a caster bracket, in particular, of a wheelchair comprises two ball bearings and an adjustable friction unit located between the bearings

Abstract: The bearing arrangement for a caster bracket, in particular, of a wheelchair comprises two ball bearings (10, 11) and a friction unit (1) which is located between the bearings, and serves for producing an adjustable braking force acting against rotation of the bracket pin (6) in the caster sleeve (5).

Bearing for drive wheel for vehicles, esp. wheelchairs with suspension-effect fastening via rubber sleeve of axle journal in bearing block

Abstract: The drive wheel is mounted on a rocker arm on the chassis, and the arm may also carry a drive motor for the wheel. Each wheel has more than one bearing blocks, and one axle journal is associated with at least one rocker arm and one bearing block. Each axle journal is fastened in a bearing block axially and radially elastic, and with suspension effect. The space between the axle journal (7) an the bore in the bearing block (5) is filled with an elastic element (6), e.g. a sleeve. The sleeve is of rubber or thermoplastic elastomer.

Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Funkeinheit und Funkeinheit

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a radio unit (10), particularly a mobile telephone, wherein an (2), particularly a planar antenna is electrically and mechanically firmly connected to a transmitter and/or a receiver part (1), preferably to the conductor plate thereof (6), the impedance of the antenna (2) is temporarily compensated in a frequency range relevant for the transmission and/or the reception of radio signals and finally the transmitter and/or receiving part (1) is tested, particularly for determining the limits of the sensitivity thereof. As said antenna (2) can be soldered together with other components in one working step, a higher level of rationalisation is achieved when producing radio units (10), resulting in lower production costs.

Atomic Force Microscopy—A New and Complementary Tool in Asphalt Research Compared to Scanning Electron Microscopy

Abstract: AFM is an easy, nondestructive tool to study the structure of asphalt and the association and size of its individual particles. Best observation conditions were obtained with rigid cantilevers and a very smooth surface (drop form). In comparison to AFM, SEM needs an adequate preparation method to prevent artefacts by the deoiling step. This was obtained by using filter paper, which keeps the structure in place.