Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of generating estimates of a sales opportunity's impact. A graphical user interface is provided for inputting input several variables including the following: a number of events for a period of time, an event interval, a start date, and a cumulative result (e.g. total volume, margin, and/or revenue). Additionally, the user selects a predetermined curve shape that he or she subjectively believes will best estimate the distribution of the result(s) over the time period. Then, results are discretely distributed over the period of time, at the specified event interval, according to the predetermined curve shape. The present invention provides more accurate forecast data to an organization's management than the prior art, which required the user to manually develop forecast data for each individual impact point. Therefore, the present invention saves time, improves accuracy, and reduces tension in the organization's sales force.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of generating estimates of a sales opportunity's impact. In the preferred embodiment, software carries out the method on a computer. The software provides a graphical user interface that the user uses to input several variables including the following: a number of events for a period of time, an event interval (e.g. day, week, month, etc.), a start date, and a cumulative result (e.g. total volume, margin, and/or revenue). Additionally, the user selects a predetermined curve shape that he or she subjectively believes will best estimate the distribution of the result(s) over the time period. Then, the software causes the computer to discretely distribute the results over the period of time, at the specified event interval, according to the predetermined curve shape.

Abstract: A ventilation device for a building is provided. The ventilation device includes a pair of frame elements spaced a distance from each other to define a free passage extending between an inside of the building and an outside of the building in a clearance defined by the distance. A rotating cylinder is positioned within the clearance and is configured to rotate between a closed position in which the rotating cylinder substantially completely seals the free passage and an opened position in which the rotating cylinder substantially completely opens the free passage. At least two seals are configured to substantially completely seal the rotating cylinder at least at each frame element of the pair of frame elements in the closed position.

Abstract: An LED includes a substrate, a first electrode layer and a thin colloidal layer located between the substrate and the first electrode layer. A smoothening layer or particles located within or on the colloidal layer is provided so that the roughness of the outer surface of the colloidal layer which is facing towards the first electrode layer is Ra?30 nm and Ra?1 nm.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD-) lamp (1) for generating and emitting an ultraviolet radiation with ignition aid comprising: a discharge gap (2) being at least partly formed and/or surrounded by at least an inner wall (5) and an outer wall (4), whereby at least one of the walls (4, 5) is a dielectric wall and at least one of the walls (4, 5) has an at least partly transparent part, a filling located inside the discharge gap (2), at least two electrical contacting means, a first mean for electrical contacting associated with the outer wall (4) and a second mean for electrical contacting associated with the inner wall (5), whereby at least one multifunctional means (3) is arranged adjacent to the discharge gap (2) functioning as guiding aid and as ignition aid.

Abstract: A scandate dispenser cathode having a cathode body (4) arranged on a cathode support (3), a cathode coating (5, 6) comprising a layer system (6) consisting of one or more alternating layers of rhenium or a rhenium alloy (61) and of scandium oxide or a scandium alloy (62), and an activation acceleration layer system (5) arranged between the cathode body (4) and the layer system (6), said activation acceleration layer system comprising at least one release layer (52) comprising alkaline earth metal oxide, preferably barium oxide, and an activator layer system (51) comprising a barrier material with greater oxidation resistance than the material of the cathode body and an activator material for reducing the alkaline earth metal oxide, preferably barium oxide.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD-) lamp (1) for generating and emitting an ultraviolet radiation with ignition aid comprising: a discharge gap (2) being at least partly formed and/or surrounded by at least an inner wall (5) and an outer wall (4), whereby at least one of the walls (4, 5) is a dielectric wall and at least one of the walls (4, 5) has an at least partly transparent part, a filling located inside the discharge gap (2), at least two electrical contacting means, a first mean for electrical contacting associated with the outer wall (4) and a second mean for electrical contacting associated with the inner wall (5), whereby at least one multifunctional means (3) is arranged adjacent to the discharge gap (2) functioning as guiding aid and as ignition aid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of generating estimates of a sales opportunity's impact. In the preferred embodiment, software carries out the method on a computer. The software provides a graphical user interface that the user uses to input several variables including the following: a number of events for a period of time, an event interval (e.g. day, week, month, etc.), a start date, and a cumulative result (e.g. total volume, margin, and/or revenue). Additionally, the user selects a predetermined curve shape that he or she subjectively believes will best estimate the distribution of the result(s) over the time period. Then, the software causes the computer to discretely distribute the results over the period of time, at the specified event interval, according to the predetermined curve shape.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an Internet-based sales opportunity management tool designed to help sales managers organize input from their sales representatives into a consistent set of areas and determine which opportunities reflect the highest level of importance to the organization. Management can then make a judgment on the best way to utilize their sales force to take advantage of present or potential opportunities. The present invention is primarily concerned with translating sales data about an opportunity from a variety of sources into a comparable, quantitative number by utilizing inputs from multiple levels of a hierarchical sales force and weighting those inputs based on upper-level management's corporate decisions.

Abstract: A magnetic-tape apparatus comprises a device for the power-assisted actuation of a tape-sensing lever during switching from the playing mode of the apparatus to the reverse-search mode of the apparatus. The direction of rotation of the reel discs is changed by means of a pivotal drive mechanism which is driven by a drive motor. The power for the controlled actuation of the tape-sensing lever is obtained in that a coupling gear associated with the pivotal drive mechanism engages with a stationary gear pin. This ensures that the coupling gear performs a controlled movement, which is used for controlling the tape-sensing lever.