Abstract: An interface for a small form factor electronic device by enabling explicit measurement of extension or retraction of a retractable cord by monitoring the amount of string that passes by sensors, as the string exits the enclosure of the device. Input to such small form factor devices may be provided by sensors that measure the length of a string or wire that has been pulled out of an enclosure, in addition to an angle or direction (e.g., in 1-, 2- or 3-dimensions) at which the string was pulled out. Additionally, the rate of acceleration for the pulling and retracting motion may also be used as additional forms of input. In a further embodiment, a string interface is provided for a small form factor device that communicates information in the form of a pixel display provided integral with the string in response to string manipulation.

Abstract: An information handling system, comprising an information handling device containing memory for information specific to a particular role or function to be performed by a user of the device, having a display for displaying a portion of the information and functional portions for manipulating the information; and apparatus for coupling to the device, the apparatus being associated with a user of the device and containing information concerning identity and preferences of the user of the device. The apparatus acts a dock for receiving the device. A method comprising loading information from the apparatus to which the device is coupled so as to customize operation of the device. Information can include at least one of preferences, settings, authorization rights, security codes and programs preferred by a user of the apparatus. Role of the device may change in response to communications hardware for receiving signals indicative of location of the device, which changes roles based on the signals.

Abstract: An interface for a small form factor electronic device by enabling explicit measurement of extension or retraction of a retractable cord by monitoring the amount of string that passes by sensors, as the string exits the enclosure of the device. Input to such small form factor devices may be provided by sensors that measure the length of a string or wire that has been pulled out of an enclosure, in addition to an angle or direction (e.g., in 1-, 2- or 3-dimensions) at which the string was pulled out. Additionally, the rate of acceleration for the pulling and retracting motion may also be used as additional forms of input. In a further embodiment, a string interface is provided for a small form factor device that communicates information in the form of a pixel display provided integral with the string in response to string manipulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives of general Formula (I), (wherein R1 stands for methyl, formyl, carboxy, cyano, —CH?NOH, —CH?NNHCONH2 or —NR5R6, wherein R5 and R6 independently from each other represent hydrogen or lower alkyl or together with the nitrogen atom, they are attached to, form a 5- or 6-membered, saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring optionally containing one or more further nitrogen, sulfur and/or oxygen atom(s); R2 is nitro or amino; R3 stands for hydrogen, lower alkanoyl or CO—NR7R8, wherein R7 and R8 independently from each other stand for hydrogen, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl or lower cycloalkyl or together with the nitrogen atom, they are attached to, form a 5- or 6-membered, saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring optionally containing one or more further nitrogen, sulfur and/or oxygen atom(s); R4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; the dotted lines have the following meaning: if R3 and R4 are not present, the bond between positions C8 and C9 is a single bond and th

Abstract: An input method that is based on bidirectional strokes that are segmented by tactile landmarks. By giving the user tactile feedback about the length of a stroke during input, dependence on visual display is greatly reduced. By concatenating separate strokes into multi-strokes, complex commands may be entered, which may encode commands, data content, or both simultaneously. Multi-strokes can be used to traverse a menu hierarchy quickly. Inter-landmark segments may be used for continuous and discrete parameter entry, resulting in a multifunctional interaction paradigm. This approach to input does not depend on material displayed visually to the user, and, due to tactile guidance, may be used as an eyes-free user interface. The method is especially suitable for wearable computer systems that use a head-worn display and wrist-worn watch-style devices.

Abstract: The invention refers to novel piperazinylalkylthiopyrimidine derivatives of formula (I) being suitable for the treatment of diseases due to pathological alterations of the central nervous system, pharmaceutical compositions containing the above derivatives, and a process for the preparation of the novel compounds.

Abstract: The new compound of Formula (I) and salts thereof possess valuable anxiolytic properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of amlodipine besylate of the Formula ##STR1## Amlodipine besylate of the Formula I is a valuable known blood pressure decreasing antianginal agent.The advantage of the process of the present invention is that it can be carried out in a simple way with high yields and there is no need to isolate the amlodipine base.

Abstract: This invention relates to new 1-?2-(substituted vinyl)!-5H-2,3-benzodiazepine derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, to the use of the said benzodiazepine derivatives for the treatment of diseases and for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of diseases. The compounds according to the invention correspond to the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein the variables are herein below defined, and the compounds possess central nervous activities.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an acid amide of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or nitro,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 stand for, independently from each other, hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkenyl each optionally carrying a substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, di(lower alkyl)amino, phenyl-lower alkoxycarbonyl and a 5- to 6-membered saturated hetero-ring selected from the group consisting of piperidino, pyrrolidino, piperazino and morpholino; orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 form, together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, a 6-membered saturated heterocyclic group selected from the group consisting of piperidino, pyrrolidino, piperazino and morpholino, said heterocyclic group optionally carrying a hydroxy or a hydroxy-lower alkyl group; or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; process of making and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating.

Abstract: The invention relates to anxiolytic pharmaceutical compositions comprising as active ingredient 1-sytrylisoquinoline derivatives of general formula (I), whereinn is 1, 2, 3 or 4;R may be the same or different and represent(s) hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or hydroxy, or two substituents R attached to adjacent carbon atoms may form together an alkylenedioxy group;R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, andAr stands for an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl,Some of the compounds of general formula (I) is known, but the majority thereof has not so far described in the literature.The invention also encompasses the preparation of the new compounds of general formula (I), which comprises reacting a compound of general formula (II) with an aldehyde or general formula (III) in the presence of a condensing agent or an acidic catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to new oxaindene derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.The compounds according to the invention are characterized by the general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, lower C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or lower C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl,R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl or lower C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl,R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen, lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, lower C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or benzyloxy,X denotes hydrogen, an aliphatic C.sub.1-4 -acyl or benzoyl or naphthoyl group, optionally substituted by 1 or more nitro or C.sub.1-4 -alkoxy group(s) or a group of the formula R.sup.5 R.sup.6 N--R.sup.7 --, wherein R.sup.7 represents lower C.sub.1-4 alkylene and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each represent lower C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.5 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention refers to a pharmaceutical composition, a process for the preparation thereof and a novel medical use of bicycloheptane derivatives. The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise a bicycloheptane derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein said derivative is as defined in the specification herein. The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are suitable for the treatment of diseases and disorders that are connected with the influence on the cholecystokinin system, especially for preventing the spastic contraction of the gallbladder.

Abstract: The invention refers to pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of gastrointestinal diseases connected with infections caused by Helicobacter pylori and a method for the treatment of such diseases.The pharmaceutical composition of the invention comprises as active ingredient a cyclic ketone derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein and R.sup.1 mean independently hydrogen or halo;R.sup.0 stands for hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen; a straight or branched chain C.sub.1-8 alkyl optionally substituted by a dimethylamino group; a C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or a C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl group; orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the adjacent nitrogen atom form a 6-membered heterocyclic group containing an additional nitrogen atom that may bear a phenyl group optionally substituted by a C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel, pharmaceutically active trisubstituted cycloalkane derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. The invention also encompasses the use of the said cycloalkane derivatives for the treatment of diseases and for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of diseases.The compounds according to the invention are characterized by the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydroxyl,R.sup.1 stands for C.sub.1-12 alkyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-12 alkyl or C.sub.2-12 alkenyl, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the adjacent nitrogen atom form a 4- to 7-membered ring optionally comprising an oxygen, sulfur or a further nitrogen atom, which latter may carry a phenyl, benzyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituent,R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each stands for hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.

Abstract: Novel basic ether of general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, or together they represent a 3,4-methylenedioxy group,R stands for C.sub.1-8 alkyl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or hydroxy,A is a valency bond or methylene group,R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-12 alkyl or C.sub.1-12 alkenyl, orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 form together with the adjacent nitrogen atom 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, morpholino or 1-piperazinyl groups, stereo and optically active isomers and their possible mixtures, acid-addition salts and quaternary ammonium derivatives thereof. The basic ethers have antiulceric and anxiolytic activities.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of 8 -[4 -[4-(pyrimidine-2-yl)-piperazine-1-yl]-butyl]-8-aza-spiro[4.5]decane-7,9-d ione (buspiron) of the Formula I ##STR1## and the hydrochlorides thereof having high purity by continuously adding a solution of 8-[4-[4-(pyrimidine-2-yl)-piperazine-1-yl]-but-2 -inyl]-8-aza-spiro[4.5]decane-7,9-dione of the formula II ##STR2## formed with an inert organic solvent having a concentration of at least 40% by weight to a suspension of a hydrogenation catalyst in an inert organic solvent and optionally converting the 8-[4-[4-(pyrimidine-2-yl)-piperazine-1-yl]-butyl]-8-aza-spiro[4.5]decane-7 ,9-dione thus obtained into the hydrochloride thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel, pharmaceutically active benz[e]indene derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, further to the use of the said benz[e]indene derivatives in the treatment of certain diseases and in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of said diseases.The new benz[e]indene derivatives according to the invention correspond to the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a group of the formula alk-NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, wherein alk represents a C.sub.2-7 alkylene group optionally carrying a hydroxy substituent,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-7 alkyl, C.sub.2-7 alkenyl, C.sub.2-7 alkynyl, mono(C.sub.1-7)alkylamino(C.sub.1-7)alkyl, di(C.sub.1-7)alkylamino(C.sub.1-7)alkyl or C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for preparing 1-[/2S/-methyl-3-mercaptopropionyl]-pyrrolidine-/2S/-carboxylic acid of the formula I ##STR1## in which 1-[/2S/-methyl-3-thiocyanatopropionyl]-pyrrolidine-/2S/-carboxylic acid of the formula II ##STR2## is dissolved in an aqueous mineral acid, the solution obtained is diluted with water and the 1-[/2S/-methyl-3-carbamoylthiopropionyl]-pyrrolidine-/2S/-carboxylic acid of the formula III ##STR3## that forms is hydrolized with an aqueous solution of a base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for preparing 1-[(2S)-3-mercapto-2-methyl-1-oxopropyl]-L-proline (captopril) of formula (I). ##STR1## which comprises hydrogenolysing 1-[(2S)-2-methyl-1-oxo-3-rhodanidopropyl]-L-proline of formula (II) ##STR2## in an inert solvent, in the presence of a catalyst, at a temperature of 50.degree. to 120.degree. C. under a pressure of 10.sup.5 to 10.sup.7 Pa.The above compound of formula (II) is new and can be prepared by acylating L-proline with a reactive acylating derivative of (2S)-2-methyl-3-rhodanido-propionic acid of formula (III).