Abstract: The present invention pertains to a catalyst comprising 7–20 wt. % of a Group VIB metal component, calculated as trioxide on the weight of the catalyst, and 0.5 to 6 wt. % of a Group VIII metal component, calculated as oxide on the weight of the catalyst, on a porous inorganic carrier. The catalyst has a specific surface area of 100–180 m2/g, a total pore volume of at least 0.55 ml/g, at least 50% of the total pore volume in pores with a diameter of at least 20 nm (200 ?), 10–30% of the total pore volume in pores with a diameter of at least 200 nm (2000 ?), and 0–1% of the total pore volume in pores with a diameter above 1000 nm (10000 ?). The catalyst is particularly suitable for the hydroprocessing of heavy hydrocarbon feeds of which at least 50 wt. % boils above 538° C. (1000° F.). It is especially advantageous for the hydroprocessing of feedstocks of which at least 80 wt. % boils above 538° C. (1000° F.).

Abstract: The invention pertains to a hydroprocessing catalyst suitable for the conversion of heavy hydrocarbon oils, which comprises 7–20 wt. % of Group VI metal, calculated as trioxide, and about 0.5–6 wt. % of Group VIII metal, calculated as oxide, on a carrier comprising alumina, the catalyst having a surface area of about 100–180 m2/g, a total pore volume of about 0.55 ml/g or more, a % PV(>200 ? d) of at least about 50%, a % PV(>1,000 ? d) of at least about 5%, a % PV(100–1,200 ? d) of at least about 85%, a % PV(>4,000 ? d) of about 0–2%, and a % PV(>10,000 ? d) of about 0–1%. The catalyst of the present invention shows improved metals and asphaltene removal, combined with appropriate sulfur, nitrogen, and Conradson carbon removal. Additionally, the catalyst shows a decrease in sediment formation and an improved conversion in ebullating bed operations. In fixed bed operation, the catalyst produces product with an improved storage stability.

Abstract: Associating biometric information with passwords is disclosed. If biometric information received from a user matches stored biometric information, stored passwords associated therewith are retrieved. If these stored passwords are identical to access-enabling passwords, then the user is permitted to gain access associated with the access-enabling passwords. If the biometric information matches the stored biometric information but the stored passwords do not match the access-enabling passwords or are not present, then the user is requested to manually enter passwords, which are stored. If these stored passwords are identical to the access-enabling passwords, the user is permitted to gain access. However, if the biometric information does not match the stored biometric information, or if the biometric information has not been received from the user or is not present, then the user is requested to manually enter passwords.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method of secure communications from a human interface device are provided. The apparatus, system, and method receive input data and calculate encrypted data from the input data using a secure credential. In one embodiment the apparatus, system, and method request and receive a single instance credential and calculate the encrypted data using the secure credential and the single instance credential. The encrypted data may be a secure authorization that may be valid for one use. Communication of the encrypted data through networks and communicating devices is secure. The encrypted data may not be decrypted even if intercepted without the secure credential. The apparatus, system, and method enable secure communications from the human interface device.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a hydroprocessing catalyst comprising a Group VIB hydrogenation metal component, a non-noble Group VIII hydrogenation metal component, an alkali metal component, and silica. The catalyst has a specific surface area, total pore volume and pore size distribution. The invention also pertains to the use of this catalyst in hydroprocessing of heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks, e.g, in an ebullated bed process.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a catalyst comprising 7-20 wt. % of a Group VIB metal component, calculated as trioxide on the weight of the catalyst, and 0.5 to 6 wt. % of a Group VIII metal component, calculated as oxide on the weight of the catalyst, on a porous inorganic carrier. The catalyst has a specific surface area of 100-180 m2/g, a total pore volume of at least 0.55 ml/g, at least 50% of the total pore volume in pores with a diameter of at least 20 nm (200 Π), 10-30% of the total pore volume in pores with a diameter of at least 200 nm (2000 Π), and 0-1% of the total pore volume in pores with a diameter above 1000 nm (10000 Π). The catalyst is particularly suitable for the hydroprocessing of heavy hydrocarbon feeds of which at least 50 wt. % boils above 538° C. (1000° F.). It is especially advantageous for the hydroprocessing of feedstocks of which at least 80 wt. % boils above 538° C. (1000° F.).

Abstract: The invention pertains to a hydroprocessing catalyst suitable for the conversion of heavy hydrocarbon oils, which comprises 7-20 wt. % of Group VI metal, calculated as trioxide, and about 0.5-6 wt. % of Group VIII metal, calculated as oxide, on a carrier comprising alumina, the catalyst having a surface area of about 100-180 m2/g, a total pore volume of about 0.55 ml/g or more, a % PV(>200 Å d) of at least about 50%, a % PV(>1,000 Å d) of at least about 5%, a % PV(100-1,200 Å d) of at least about 85%, a % PV(>4,000 Å d) of about 0-2%, and a % PV(>10,000 Å d) of about 0-1%. The catalyst of the present invention shows improved metals and asphaltene removal, combined with appropriate sulfur, nitrogen, and Conradson carbon removal. Additionally, the catalyst shows a decrease in sediment formation and an improved conversion in ebullating bed operations. In fixed bed operation, the catalyst produces product with an improved storage stability.

Abstract: Preventing malicious code from reading an authenticator and being falsely authenticated using the read authenticator. Authenticator accepting period detection means detects an authenticator accepting period during which inoperativeness of all unauthenticated programs is guaranteed. Program executing means transmits its authenticator only during the authenticator accepting period. After authentication means is authenticated as genuine, the authentication means computes a one-way function value of the authenticator received from the program executing means and compares the one-way function value X with a stored value Y for the program executing means. If X=Y, then the authentication means authenticates the program executing means.

Abstract: A modular computer system includes a core unit comprising a processor and a memory; a removable modular accessory; a docking connector for connecting the accessory to the core unit; and one or more subsystems contained within the accessory. The system is partitioned such that any of the cooling, power or input/output subsystems can be disposed within the modular accessory such that these subsystems can be removed from the system by removing the accessory. The core unit by itself is not useful to a user because it lacks power, cooling, or a user interface. The core unit can be connected into any of a variety of accessories and it adapts its functions to the system resources provided by each type of accessory.

Abstract: A shift control system for a continuously variable transmission has a target gear ratio corresponding value calculating device for calculating a target gear ratio corresponding value of the continuously variable transmission according to at least a throttle opening, a shift control device for controlling a gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission so that the target gear ratio corresponding value can be obtained. It further has a reactive force applying device disposed on an accelerator pedal and applying a reactive force, which increases according to an increase of the accelerator pedal opening, to a pedal depression force of a driver in a large accelerator pedal opening range.

Abstract: A shift control system for an automatic transmission which has a gear ratio control means for controlling gear ratio of the automatic transmission comprises a lower limit setting device provided in said gear ratio control means and setting a lower limit for inhibiting a gear ratio from changing to a gear ratio of an upshift side; and a lower limit variable control means in which a lower limit of said gear ratio can be changed to a downshift side or to an upshift side by an operation of a driver.

Abstract: A shift control system for a continuously variable transmission CVT) has a gear ratio controller for controlling the gear ratio of CVT by determining a target gear ratio from a drive point determined on the basis of at least a throttle opening and a vehicle speed. The shift control system also has a vehicle distance controller for maintaining a proper vehicle distance by controlling the throttle opening of an engine. A shift speed control device provided in the gear ratio controller increases the shift speed from the shift speed established at the time the vehicle distance is not controlled by the vehicle distance controller, when the vehicle distance is controlled by the vehicle distance controller.

Abstract: A shift control system for an automatic transmission which has a gear ratio control means for controlling gear ratio of the automatic transmission comprises a lower limit setting device provided in said gear ratio control means and setting a lower limit for inhibiting a gear ratio from changing to a gear ratio of an upshift side; and a lower limit variable control means in which a lower limit of said gear ratio can be changed to a downshift side or to an upshift side by an operation of a driver.

Abstract: A shift control system for a continuously variable transmission which has target gear ratio corresponding value calculating means for calculating a target gear ratio corresponding value of the continuously variable transmission according to at least a throttle opening, and shift control means for controlling a gear ratio of said continuously variable transmission so that the target gear ratio corresponding value can be obtained, comprises reactive force applying means disposed on an accelerator pedal and applying a reactive force, which increases according to an increase of the accelerator pedal opening, to a pedal depression force of a driver in a large accelerator pedal opening range.

Abstract: A shift control system for a continuously variable transmission which has a gear ratio control means for controlling gear ratio of said continuously variable transmission by determining a target gear ratio from a drive point determined on the basis of at least a throttle opening and a vehicle speed, and a vehicle distance control means for maintaining a proper vehicle distance by controlling a throttle opening of an engine, comprises: a shift speed control device provided in said gear ratio control means and making a shift speed higher than a shift speed established at the time when of a vehicle distance is not controlled by said vehicle distance control means, when a vehicle distance is controlled by said vehicle distance control means.

Abstract: Noise suppressing apparatus comprises a pair of case plates on which surface ferrite plates are secured, which are engaged with each other while a plate-shaped noise generating component such as a flexible printed circuit board or a flat cable is placed between them, so that the installation operation of the noise suppressing apparatus to the noise generating component is easier and the noise suppressing apparatus is thinner.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing control data for finding a cause of a trouble produced in a device controlled with a plurality of controlled variables. The apparatus includes sensors sensitive to a condition of the device for producing signals indicative of parameters reflective of the sensed condition. The parameter indicative signals are fed to a control circuit which calculates a valve corresponding to a setting of each of the controlled variables from a desired relationship. The calculated values are stored in time sequence along with the corresponding values of the parameter indicative signals. The stored values are transferred from the first memory to a second memory upon occurrence of a command signal indicating a trouble produced in the device. The transfer values are analyzed to find a cause of the trouble.

Abstract: A trouble checking apparatus for use with an automotive vehicle having sensors sensitive to a condition of the automotive vehicle for producing sensor signals indicative of parameters reflective of the sensed condition. The apparatus includes a control circuit responsive to the sensor signals for calculating a value corresponding to a setting of each of a plurality of means for controlling the automotive vehicle. A self-checking unit is connected to the control circuit for checking the sensor signals applied to the control circuit to provide a self-checking code indicative of a cause of automotive vehicle trouble when at least one of the sensor signals has an abnormal value. An external trouble checking unit is connected through a detachable connector to the self-checking unit for utilizing the sensor signals fed to the control circuit and the self-checking code to find a cause of automotive vehicle trouble.