Abstract: A system for notification of entry of a boundary including a database that stores data. The data includes a plurality of boundaries each surrounding a different geographic region. A mobile device includes a processor, a memory, a user interface, a communications interface, a geolocator, and a notification module. The processor of the mobile device receives the data from the database via the communications interface, determines if the mobile device is within one of the plurality of boundaries via the geolocator, and activates the notification module if the mobile device is within one of the plurality of boundaries.

Abstract: A method of creating a mask on a surface of a substrate is disclosed. The substrate comprises a plurality of spaced heating elements on or proximal to the surface. The method comprises applying a layer of masking material to the surface and employing the heating elements to apply energy to the masking material at selected sites, whereby the applied energy brings about a phase change in the masking material at the selected sites such that it adheres to the surface or can be displaced from the surface to mask or unmask the selected sites respectively. A method of synthesising an array of molecules, an apparatus for selectively masking one or more sites on a surface and a semiconductor chip that uses micro-heaters to modulate a masking layer on areas of the chip surface.

Abstract: A method of creating a mask on a surface of a substrate is disclosed. The substrate comprises a plurality of spaced heating elements on or proximal to the surface. The method comprises applying a layer of masking material to the surface and employing the heating elements to apply energy to a phase change in the masking material at the selected sites such that it adheres to the surface or can be displaced from the surface to mask or unmask the selected sites respectively. A method of synthesising an array of molecules, an apparatus for selectively masking one or more sites on a surface and a semi-conductor chip that uses micro-heaters to modulate a masking layer on areas of the chip surface.

Abstract: A method of creating a mask on a surface of a substrate is disclosed. The substrate comprises a plurality of spaced heating elements on or proximal to the surface. The method comprises applying a layer of masking material to the surface and employing the heating elements to apply energy to a phase change in the masking material at the selected sites such that it adheres to the surface or can be displaced from the surface to mask or unmask the selected sites respectively. A method of synthesising an array of molecules, an apparatus for selectively masking one or more sites on a surface and a semi-conductor chip that uses micro-heaters to modulate a masking layer on areas of the chip surface.

Abstract: An alignment apparatus (10) comprises a plurality of first members (12) and a plurality of second members (14). First and second co-operating formations (16, 22) are provided on the first and second members. The co-operating formations can co-operate with one another to secure the first members to the second members. The first members include spaced alignment formations arranged to align the placement of articles on the surface. The first co-operating formations may constitute the alignment formations.

Abstract: An alignment apparatus (10) comprises a plurality of first members (12) and a plurality of second members (14). First and second co-operating formations (16, 22) are provided on the first and second members. The co-operating formations can co-operate with one another to secure the first members to the second members. The first members include spaced alignment formations arranged to align the placement of articles on the surface. The first co-operating formations may constitute the alignment formations.

Abstract: A security system and network used to detect and deter adverse events in an area to be secured. The security system may include an operator for supervising the area, and a wireless communication system for transceiving data indicative of detection events received from the secured area, wherein the operator can determine if a deter device is to be actuated based on the data. The security system may include an intelligence system for distinguishing between false alarms and actual alarm events, for also actuating a deter device, and for notifying operators. The security system and network may also include a plurality of areas to be secured, wherein each area is serviced by a different wireless hub within the wireless communication system.

Abstract: A security system used to detect, deter, and/or document security events and information from a secured area. The security system may include an intelligence system for distinguishing between false alarms and actual alarm events. The security system may also include multiple deter devices actionable upon detection of an actual alarm event. The security system may further include a security event data collection system that collects event or alarm data pertaining to security events either onsite or remote and a video/camera system that records images of security events.

Abstract: A method for detecting events/activities at a secured location in which the security method may include an operator and/or determination application for supervising the location, and a transmission network for transceiving data indicative of determined activities of the secured location, wherein the determination application and the operator can initiate a deter device in response to adverse activities. The determination application of the security method may include an intelligence system for distinguishing between normal and adverse conditions. The method may also include an application for the transfer of activity data to a storage device in which operator(s) may access the stored data.

Abstract: A printing apparatus is disclosed which comprises a rotatable member, for example a cylinder (10) ratable about its longitudinal axis (12), drive means (16) for rotating the cylinder, means (22) for feeding liquid to the circumferential (20) surface of the cylinder to form droplets (18) of the liquid thereon, and means (32) for causing droplets to be released selectively from the cylinder (10) as it rotates. The droplets released are projected towards a substrate spaced from the cylinder, and control means are provided to monitor the rotation of the cylinder (10) and for controlling the droplet release means (32) to form a predetermined pattern of droplets on the substrate (44). The apparatus may provide a rapid supply of droplets, making it suitable for high throughout panting applications.

Abstract: A self-cooled rotor for an electrical machine being internally provided with a cooling channel to carrying cooling fluid. The machine includes a further channel for carrying cooling fluid in proximity to a magnetic field generating means for cooling it, the two passages being connected to each other within the machine.

Abstract: A multi-speed power transmission includes a countershaft portion and a planetary gearset portion. The countershaft portion is controlled by synchronizer torque-transmitting mechanisms, and the planetary gearset portion is controlled by selectively engageable friction-type torque-transmitting mechanisms. The selective operation of these torque-transmitting mechanisms permit eight forward speed ratios and three reverse speed ratios.

Abstract: A multi-speed power transmission includes a countershaft portion and a planetary gearset portion. The countershaft portion is controlled by synchronizer torque-transmitting mechanisms, and the planetary gearset portion is controlled by selectively engageable friction-type torque-transmitting mechanisms. The selective operation of these torque-transmitting mechanisms permit eight forward speed ratios and three reverse speed ratios.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical machine and more particularly to an arrangement of cooling passages within the stators of such machines. Cooling fluid is caused to pass through a number of channels provided in a space between winding discs to provide improved cooling of the winding discs.

Abstract: A power transmission includes a pair of input clutches, a plurality of ratio gear mechanisms, and an output shaft. The ratio gear mechanisms are selectively connected with respective countershafts to complete power flows between the transmission input and transmission output and one or the other of the input clutches. During a ratio upshift, a brake mechanism is connected with each of the input clutches to control the speed of the shafts connected therewith when the clutches are disengaged and an upshift condition is being preselected.

Abstract: A power transmission includes a pair of input clutches, a plurality of ratio gear mechanisms, and an output shaft. The ratio gear mechanisms are selectively connected with respective countershafts to complete power flows between the transmission input and transmission output and one or the other of the input clutches. During a ratio upshift, a brake mechanism is connected with each of the input clutches to control the speed of the shafts connected therewith when the clutches are disengaged and an upshift condition is being preselected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a turbocharger and motor assembly, in which the motor (20) is coupled to one side of the turbocharger (10) to provide additional acceleration of the turbocharger rotor (11) at low engine speeds and to reduce the power provided from the exhaust gases at higher speeds.

Abstract: A seal assembly (22) for sealing a pressurized gaseous product includes, a pair of seals (24,26) spaced axially to provide a chamber (28) therebetween, a gas seal (24) being disposed on the inboard side of the seal assembly (22) between the sealed gaseous product and the chamber (28), an inlet (38) opening to the side of the gas seal (24) exposed to the gaseous product, the inlet (38) being connected to a supply of clean gas, the chamber (38) defined between the seals (24,26) being connected to a reservoir (50), the reservoir (50) being connected back to inlet (38) via a pressure intensifier (70) and the reservoir (50) being connected to the supply of clean gas, so that additional clean gas may be supplied thereto, when pressure in the reservoir (50) falls below a predetermined minimum value.