Abstract: The invention defines a domain specific concept model that is flexible, intuitive, and which easily integrates into disparate, but similarly architected, domain-specific databases. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: The invention utilizes a known syntax and concept model to enable a user to make a reliable and accurate database query with words that more closely resemble the user's natural language and less like a structured database query. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: The invention compares a user-generated inquiry to a known data source in order to present a user with a choice of valid natural language inquiries. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A paint composition, which in some embodiments, has a low odor in the container, while during after application to a surface, and once the paint has dried on a surface is disclosed. A method of making such a paint composition is disclosed. A paint composition and method are also disclosed which include using a paint to control certain odors in interior rooms.

Abstract: An optical assembly is formed by one or more piezoelectric fiber composite actuators having one or more optical fibers coupled thereto. The optical fiber(s) experiences strain when actuation voltage is applied to the actuator(s). Light passing through the optical fiber(s) is wavelength tuned by adjusting the actuation voltage.

Abstract: A system is provided for upgrading a legacy security system having a legacy control panel and a legacy card reader, without interfering with legacy system operation. A new control panel is installed between the legacy card reader and the legacy control panel. Also, a new token reader is installed next to the legacy card reader and connected to the new control panel. The new control panel passes credentials it receives from the legacy card reader to the legacy control panel, avoiding interference with legacy system operation. When the new control panel receives credentials from the new token reader, it evaluates them against an access rights list administered independently of the legacy access rights list. When the new control panel determines that an access request should be granted, it sends a memorized legacy credential associated with full access rights to the legacy control panel, causing it to open the door.

Abstract: A digital license is migrated from a source platform to a target platform. At the source platform, a migration image is produced to include the license and corresponding data therein, and the license is deleted from such source platform. At the target platform, permission is requested from a centralized migration service to migrate the license in the migration image to the target platform. The migration service determines whether to permit migration of the license based on predetermined migration policy. Upon receiving the requested permission as a response from the migration service, the migration image is applied to the target platform by un-tying the license from the source platform and re-tying the license to the target platform.

Abstract: A printer calibration method includes printing a first pattern having a first field and a first overlay formed within the first field. A second pattern is printed having a second field and a second overlay formed within the first field. A calibration parameter is updated based on a selection of the first or second test pattern.

Abstract: A method of synchronizing. A method of synchronizing comprising, transferring at least one license of a plurality of licenses from a first PC, populating a license store on a CE device with the at least one license of the plurality of licenses from the first PC, populating a synchronization list with all licenses having state, filtering the synchronization list according to at least one threshold value to create a filtered synchronization list of licenses to be refreshed and refreshing the licenses to be refreshed.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for monitoring performance capacity of a piezoelectric material that may form part of an actuator or sensor device. A switch is used to selectively electrically couple an inductor to the piezoelectric material to form an inductor-capacitor circuit. Resonance is induced in the inductor-capacitor circuit when the switch is operated to create the circuit. The resonance of the inductor-capacitor circuit is monitored with the frequency of the resonance being indicative of performance capacity of the device's piezoelectric material.

Abstract: An information handling system outputs via an Internet protocol, a message, in response to which, one or more devices perform one or more operations for providing physical security.

Abstract: A security device outputs a message to a first controller device for providing physical security, and in response to the first controller device faulting, the security device outputs the message to a second controller device for providing physical security.

Abstract: A security device for electrical cords is disclosed, including a housing having a base and a plurality of side members, an electrical output operatively engaged to a support, the support integrally connected to the housing, an electrical input operatively engaged to the housing and electrically connected to the electrical output, a plurality of securement grooves for securing at least one slidable plate, a switch having a first position and a second position to control electrical flow between the electrical input and the electrical output, and a lock member to selectively lock the switch into one of the first position or said second position.

Abstract: A security device for electrical cords is disclosed, including a housing having a base and a plurality of side members, an electrical output operatively engaged to a support, the support integrally connected to the housing, an electrical input operatively engaged to the housing and electrically connected to the electrical output, a plurality of securement grooves for securing at least one slidable plate, a switch having a first position and a second position to control electrical flow between the electrical input and the electrical output, and a lock member to selectively lock the switch into one of the first position or said second position.