Abstract: A computer-based transient pulse monitoring system and method are described. A general-purpose computer system having a processor, memory, and a digital signal bus for conveying digital signals, also includes a circuit board for measuring certain parameters associated with transient phenomena. The circuit board includes analog circuitry for receiving an analog input signal representing transient phenomena. The analog circuitry continuously measures a characteristic of the transient phenomena and produces an analog output signal representing the measured characteristic. The circuit board also includes a digital interface in communication with the analog circuitry and the digital signal bus. The digital interface converts the analog output signal into a digital signal representing the measured characteristic and transmits the digital signal onto the digital signal bus. The computer system can be connected to a network, such as the Internet.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of oxamide derivatives wherein one or both --NH.sub.2 groups are replaced by primary or secondary amino groups, through reaction of oxamide with a suitably selected amine of formula RR.sup.1 NH wherein R represents a substituted straight or branched (C.sub.2 -C.sub.12)alkyl radical wherein the substituent(s) or at least one of the substituents is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, amino, mono-substituted amino, and di-substituted amino, and R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl radical; representative oxamide derivatives which can thus be obtained useful as corrosion inhibitors, intermediates for polymers, polymer stabilizers, and slow-release fertilizers, are also described.