Abstract: A recording method and apparatus enabling a user to select for recall and preservation portions of audio, video or other data that have been continuously recorded on a finite extent of recording medium, thereby enabling the effective recording and reproduction of events that transpired before the decision to record or reproduce them was made.

Abstract: A method for effectively and conveniently processing images includes the steps of: providing an original image having a first set of coordinate points, wherein the points respectively have digital data; defining the original image as a connection of edges approximating the original image, wherein endpoints of the edges are a second set of coordinate points; performing a first operation on the first and second sets of coordinate points to obtain a relation map function corresponding to the first set of coordinate points; performing a second operation on the digital data of the first set of coordinate points associated with the relation map function to process the original image.

Abstract: A remote control can signal equipment that handles a video or audio signal, such as a television. The remote control has a bar with a central longitudinal axis. The bar has a head and is sized to be manually gripped. A thumbswitch mounted at the head of the bar, is approximately aligned with the central longitudinal axis. Also, a signalling device is mounted on the bar for radiating a control signal to the equipment. A processor is coupled to the thumbswitch and the signalling device for commanding through the signalling device in response to a predetermined reciprocation of the thumbswitch an operational change in the equipment, which is unambiguously consummated without further manipulation of the remote control and independently of angular displacement of said central longitudinal axis. For example, the processor can signal the equipment to change channels in response to operation of the thumbswitch.

Abstract: A device for raising voltage comprises a first element for providing a first output pin with a voltage raise in response to a first voltage change at a first input pin, and for providing a second output pin with a voltage raise in response to a second voltage change at a second input pin; and a second element for driving, when the voltage at the first output pin becomes higher than the voltage at the second output pin due to the first voltage change at the first input pin, the second output pin to maintain a voltage keeping pace with the voltage at the first output pin, and for driving, when the voltage at the second output pin becomes higher than the voltage at the first output pin due to the second voltage change at the second input pin, the first output pin to maintain a voltage keeping pace with the voltage at the second output pin.

Abstract: The Internally Connected Junction Box includes a plurality of rectangular blocks placed on a base of an electrical box in three rows and staggered to form walls of three different heights, each block having a bore through the entire length to accommodate a metal rod and a plurality of mounting blocks arranged on top of rectangular blocks at regular intervals designed to accommodate hot wires in the back row, neutral wires in the second row and ground wires in the front row. One wall of the junction box has a plurality of openings, each opening being positioned opposite one of the stations on a rectangular block. Connecting wires of three types can be inserted through selected openings to the stations opposite the openings, whereby a plurality of electrical wires can be connected to each other internally.

Abstract: A controlled method to automate a power train transmission of a vehicle with a manual gearbox considering all moments of inertia in clutch actuations through dual servomotors, executing controlled up and down gearshifts automatically. The control system encompasses a central microprocessor controller unit that executes functions based on special equations that reflects instantaneous moments of inertia wherein gearshifts are decided based upon the vehicle's instantaneous speed and the increase or decrease of motor RPM, whether it is gas pedal sensed or road inclination derived. A fuel flow control is activated in each gearshift to insure RPM control within the next gear engaging range.

Abstract: A rigid bar (or segment) on which stones will be at least partially supported is positioned in a rubber mold for creating a wax pattern of the jewelry, injecting wax to form a wax model of the jewelry including the metal bar to fit into an incision in the stones. The model with the metal bar forms the invisible pre-set stone mount. Stones are then placed into set position in the wax pattern on opposite sides of the metal bar. Once the setting is complete, the jewelry is created using known "lost-wax" method of manufacturing jewelry.