Author: claimsbot

1. In a liquid crystal display device having a number of pixels, a method for reducing a response time of the pixels corresponding to a period of time required for a selected pixel at a starting pixel value (s) to reach a target pixel value (p), comprising:
determining an overdrive pixel value based upon an extended overdrive function Gs(p) having an extended LCD saturation region sub-function and an LCD unsaturated region sub-function; and
applying the overdrive pixel value to the pixel thereby reducing the pixel response time.
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3. A method as recited in claim 2, wherein when the starting pixel value (s) and the target pixel value (p) are each in the LCD unsaturated region, then the target pixel value p is reached within one frame period such that a deficit \u03b4(p) corresponding to a difference between the target pixel value and a pixel value achieved in one frame time is zero.
4. A method as recited in claim 2, wherein when the target pixel value p is greater than the maximum pixel value reachable in one frame time M(s) then the deficit \u03b4(p) becomes positive and grows by one pixel for each pixel further that the target p proceeds past the maximum pixel value reachable in one frame time M(s) wherein the deficit \u03b4(p) is added to a first saturation value.
5. A method as recited in claim 4, wherein the first saturation value is 255.
6. A method as recited in claim 2, wherein when the target pixel value p is less than the minimum pixel value reachable in one frame time m(s) then the deficit \u03b4(p)=p\u2212m(s) wherein the deficit \u03b4(p) is added to a second saturation value.
7. A method as recited in claim 6, wherein the second saturation value is 0.
8. Computer program product for reducing a response time of the pixels corresponding to a period of time required for a selected pixel at a starting pixel value (s) to reach a target pixel value (p), comprising:
computer code for determining an overdrive pixel value based upon an extended overdrive function Gs(p) having an extended LCD saturation region sub-function and an LCD unsaturated region sub-function;
computer code for applying the overdrive pixel value to the pixel thereby reducing the pixel response time; and
computer readable medium for storing the computer code.
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10. Computer program product as recited in claim 9, wherein when the starting pixel value (s) and the target pixel value (p) are each in the LCD unsaturated region, then the target pixel value p is reached within one frame period such that a deficit \u03b4 corresponding to a difference between the target pixel value and a pixel value achieved in one frame time is zero.
11. Computer program product as recited in claim 10, wherein when the target pixel value is greater than the maximum pixel value reachable in one frame time M(s) then the deficit becomes positive and grows by one pixel for each pixel further that the target p proceeds past the maximum wherein the deficit \u03b4(p) is added to a first saturation value.
12. Computer program product as recited in claim 11, wherein the first saturation value is 255.
13. Computer program product as recited in claim 12, wherein when the target pixel value p is less than the minimum pixel value reachable in one frame time m(s) then the deficit \u03b4(p)=p\u2212m(s) wherein the deficit \u03b4(p) is added to a second saturation value.
14. Computer program product as recited in claim 13, wherein the second saturation value is 0.
15. In a liquid crystal display device having a number of pixels, an apparatus for reducing a response time of the pixels corresponding to a period of time required for a selected pixel at a starting pixel value (s) to reach a target pixel value (p), comprising:
a pixel overdrive unit for determining an overdrive pixel value based upon an extended overdrive function Gs(p) having an extended LCD saturation region sub-function and an LCD unsaturated region sub-function and applying a pixel overdrive applying the overdrive pixel value to the pixel thereby reducing the pixel response time.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

What is claimed is:

1. A pressure-heat drying apparatus comprising:
a pressure vessel for accommodating a workpiece to be dried, said workpiece coated with a solution containing a solute dissolved in a solvent adhering thereto;
a pressure regulating means for increasing a pressure in said pressure vessel to a level equal to or higher than an atmospheric pressure by introducing an air or an inert gas into said pressure vessel;
a temperature regulating means for increasing a temperature in said pressure vessel to a level equal to or higher than a room temperature;
a pressure and temperature maintaining means for maintaining the pressure and the temperature in said pressure vessel constantly at a set pressure and a set temperature, respectively; and
a pressure reducing means for reducing the pressure in said pressure vessel to the atmospheric pressure.
2. A pressure-heat drying apparatus in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a cooling section arranged in said pressure vessel, wherein a temperature in said cooling section is controlled to be equal or lower than said set temperature.
3. A pressure-heat drying apparatus in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a circulation means arranged in said pressure vessel for efficiently controlling the temperature in said pressure vessel.
4. A pressure-heat drying apparatus in accordance with claim 1, in which said pressure vessel can accommodate a plurality of said workpieces.

1-10. (canceled).
11. A speech extender for estimating a wideband speech signal using a narrowband speech signal, comprising:
parts for adapting the speech extender to at least one of a communications terminal and a speaker; and
parts for analyzing and storing at least one wideband speech parameter, which occurs during speech transmission, and for using the parameter for adaptation.
12. A speech extender as claimed in claim 11, wherein the at least one speech parameter is at least one of speaker-specific and communications terminal-specific.
13. A speech extender as claimed in claim 12, wherein the speech extender carries out estimations by evaluating at least one stored speech parameter.
14. A speech extender as claimed in claim 11, wherein the speech extender is used in a speech coder of at least one of a mobile station and a base station designed for UMTS.
15. A speech extender as claimed in claim 14, wherein the mobile station is a mobile radio terminal, and the speech extender is implemented using at least one of an integrated circuit and software.
16. A method for estimating a wideband speech signal using a narrowband speech signal, the method comprising the steps of:
effecting adaptation to at least one of a communications terminal and a speaker when carrying out estimations; and
analyzing, storing and using at least one wideband speech parameter, which occurs during speech transmission, for adaptation.
17. A method for estimating a wideband speech signal using a narrowband speech signal as claimed in claim 16, wherein the at least one speech parameter is at least one of speaker-specific and communications terminal-specific.
18. A method for estimating wideband speech signal using a narrowband speech signal as claimed in claim 17, wherein estimations are effected using at least one stored speech parameter.
19. A method for estimating a wideband speech signal using a narrowband speech signal as claimed in claim 16, wherein the method is implemented in a speech coder of at least one of a mobile station and a base station designed for UMTS.
20. A method for estimating a wideband speech signal using a narrowband speech signal as claimed in claim 19, wherein the mobile station is a mobile radio terminal, and the method is effected using at least one of an integrated circuit and software.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A method of qualifying breast cancer in a subject comprising:
(a) measuring at least one biomarker in a sample from a subject, and
(b) correlating the measurement with breast cancer status,
wherein the biomarker is selected from the group consisting of:
Marker I (BC1)
Marker II (BC2)
Marker III (BC3)
Marker IV
Marker V
Marker VI
Marker VII
Marker VIII
Marker IX
Marker X
Marker XI
Marker XII
Marker XIII
Marker XIV,
and combinations thereof.
2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
(c) managing subject treatment based on the status.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein managing subject treatment is selected from ordering more rests, performing surgery, and taking no further action.
4. The method of claim 2 further comprising:
(d) measuring the at least one biomarker after subject management.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the breast cancer status is selected from the group consisting of the subject’s risk of cancer, the presence or absence of disease, the stage of disease, and the effectiveness of treatment.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein measuring comprises detecting by mass spectrometry.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one biomarker is selected from Marker I (BC1), Marker II (BC2), and Marker III (BC3).
8. The method of claim 1 further comprising measuring a known breast cancer biomarker in a sample from the subject and correlating measurement of the known biomarker and the measurement of any one or more of Markers I through XIV with breast cancer status.
9. The method of claim 8 wherein the known biomarker is selected from CA 15.3 or CA 27.29.
10. The method of claim 1 comprising measuring Marker I (BC1), Marker II (BC2), and Marker III (BC3).
11. The method of claim 10 further comprising measuring a known breast cancer biomarker in a sample from the subject and correlating measurement of the known biomarker and the measurement of any one or more of Markers I through XIV with breast cancer status.
12. The method of claim 11 wherein the known biomarker is selected from CA 15.3 or CA 27.29.
13. The method of claim 1 wherein measuring comprises:
(a) providing a subject sample of blood or a blood derivative;
(b) capturing one or more of Markers I through XIV from the sample on a surface of a substrate comprising capture reagents that bind the protein biomarkers.
14. The method of claim 13 wherein the substrate is a SELDI probe comprising an IMAC Ni surface and wherein the protein biomarkers are detected by SELDI.
15. The method of claim 13 wherein the substrate is a SELDI probe comprising biospecific affinity reagents that bind one or more of Markers I through XIV and wherein the protein biomarkers are detected by SELDI.
16. The method of claim 13 wherein the substrate is a microtiter plate comprising biospecific affinity reagents that bind one or more of Markers I through XV and the protein biomarkers are detected by immunoassay.
17. The method of claim 1 wherein measuring is selected from detecting the presence or absence of the biomarkers(s), quantifying the amount of marker(s), and qualifying the type of biomarker.
18. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one biomarker is measured using a biochip array.
19. The method of claim 18 wherein the biochip array is a protein chip array.
20. The method of claim 18 wherein the biochip array is a nucleic acid array.
21. The method of claim 18 wherein at least one biomarker is immobilized on the biochip array.
22. The method of claim 1 wherein the protein biomarkers are measured by SELDI.
23. The method of claim 1 wherein the protein biomarkers are measured by immunoassay.
24. The method of claim 1 wherein the correlating is performed by a software classification algorithm.
25. The method of claim 1 wherein the sample is selected from blood, serum and plasma.
26. A method comprising:
(a) measuring a plurality of biomarkers in a sample from the subject, wherein the plurality of biomarkers is selected from the group consisting of:
Marker I (BC1)
Marker II (BC2)
Marker III (BC3)
Marker IV
Marker V
Marker VI
Marker VII
Marker VIII
Marker IX
Marker X
Marker XI
Marker XII
Marker XIII, and
Marker XIV.
27. The method of claim 26 wherein the plurality includes Marker I (BC1), Marker II (BC2), and Marker III (BC3).
28. The method of claim 26 further comprising measuring a known biomarker.
29. The method of claim 26 wherein the known biomarker is selected from CA 15.3 or CA 27.29.
30. The method of claim 26 wherein the protein biomarkers are detected by SELDI or immunoassay.
31. The method of claim 26 wherein the sample is selected from blood, serum and plasma.
32. A method comprising:
(a) measuring at least one biomarker in a sample from a subject, wherein the biomarker is selected from the group consisting of:
Marker I (BC1)
Marker II (BC2)
Marker III (BC3)
Marker IV
Marker V
Marker VI
Marker VII
Marker VIII
Marker IX
Marker X
Marker XI
Marker XII
Marker XIII, and
Marker XIV,
and combinations thereof.
33. The method of claim 32 further comprising measuring a known biomarker.
34. The method of claim 33 wherein the known biomarker is selected from CA 15.3 or CA 27.29.
35. The method of claim 32 wherein the protein biomarkers are detected by SELDI or immunoassay.
36. The method of claim 32 wherein the sample is selected from blood, serum and plasma.
37. A kit comprising:
(a) a capture reagent that binds a biomarker selected from the group consisting of:
Marker I (BC1)
Marker II (BC2)
Marker III (BC3)
Marker IV
Marker V
Marker VI
Marker VII
Marker VIII
Marker IX
Marker X
Marker XI
Marker XII
Marker XIII, and
Marker XIV,
and combinations thereof; and

(b) a container comprising at least one of the biomarkers.
38. The kit of claim 37 wherein the capture reagent binds a plurality of the biomarkers.
39. The kit of claim 37 wherein the capture reagent is a SELDI probe.
40. The kit of claim 37 further comprising a capture reagent that binds CA 15.3 or CA 27.29.
41. The kit of claim 37 further comprising a second capture reagent that binds one of the biomarkers that the first capture reagent does not bind.
42. A kit comprising:
(a) a first capture reagent that binds at least one biomarker selected from the group consisting:
Marker I (BC1)
Marker II (BC2)
Marker III (BC3)
Marker IV
Marker V
Marker VI
Marker VII
Marker VIII
Marker IX
Marker X
Marker XI
Marker XII
Marker XIII, and
Marker XIV; and

(b) a second capture reagent that binds at least one of the biomarkers that is not bound by the first capture reagent.
43. The kit of claim 42 wherein the at least one capture reagent is an antibody.
44. The kit of claim 42 further comprising an MS probe to which at least one capture reagent is attached or is attachable.
45. The kit of claim 42 wherein the capture reagent is an immobilized metal chelate (IMAC).
46. The kit of claim 42 further comprising a wash solution that selectively allows retention of the bound biomarker to the capture reagent as compared with other biomarkers after washing.
47. A kit comprising:
(a) a first capture reagent that binds at least one biomarker selected from the group consisting of:
Marker I (BC1)
Marker II (BC2)
Marker III (BC3)
Marker IV
Marker V
Marker VI
Marker VII
Marker VII
Marker IX
Marker X
Marker XI
Marker XII
Marker XIII, and
Marker XIV;

(b) instructions for using the capture reagent to detect the biomarker.
48. The kit of claim 47 wherein the capture reagent is an antibody.
49. The kit of claim 47 further comprising an MS probe to which the capture reagent is attached or is attachable.
50. The kit of claim 47 wherein the capture reagent is an immobilized metal chelate (IMAC).
51. The kit of claim 47 further comprising a wash solution that selectively allows retention of the bound biomarker to the capture reagent as compared with other biomarkers after washing.
52. The kit of claim 47 further comprising written instructions for use of the kit for detection of cancer.
53. The kit of claim 52 wherein the instructions provide for contacting a test sample with the capture agent and detecting one or more biomarkers retained by the capture agent.
54. An article manufacture comprising:
(a) at least one capture reagent that binds to at least two biomarkers selected from the group consisting of:
Marker I (BC1)
Marker II (BC2)
Marker III (BC3)
Marker IV
Marker V
Marker VI
Marker VII
Marker VIII
Marker IX
Marker X
Marker XI
Marker XII
Marker XIII, and
Marker XIV.
55. The article of manufacture of claim 54 further comprising a capture reagent that binds to a known biomarker.
56. The article of manufacture of claim 55 wherein the known biomarker is CA 15.3 or CA 27.29.
57. A system comprising:
(a) a plurality of capture reagents each of which has bound to it a different biomarker selected from the group consisting of:
Marker I (BC1)
Marker II (BC2)
Marker III (BC3)
Marker IV
Marker V
Marker VI
Marker VII
Marker VIII
Marker IX
Marker X
Marker XI
Marker XII
Marker XIII, and
Marker XIV.