Abstract: An apparatus is described that uses cameras arranged on, in, or about a structure adapted to fit over, around, or about an object to be measured. Projectors are arranged on, in, or about the structure to project light toward the object. The projectors and/or the cameras may be electronically connected to a computer processor which controls their operation. A light pattern is projected onto the object to be measured while the cameras capture images of the object from several angles about the object. The data collected from the images taken of the pattern on the object may be used to form a mathematical three-dimensional data model of the object. The three-dimensional model may be displayed in digital form on a visual display device of a personal computer. The three-dimensional model of the object may be used in the manufacture of fitments or coverings for the object. In one example, the apparatus is used by a prosthetist to map the stump of an amputee to properly fit the amputee with a prosthetic device.

Abstract: The invention provides a mutant activator of a 20S proteasome. More specifically, relates to a mutant activator comprising a mutant REG&ggr; protein that promotes the 20S proteasome to cleave protein or peptide substrates.

Abstract: Optimization of a cellular network is facilitated by an apparatus that performs drive test measurements of a cellular network to identify co-channel interference. The co-channel interference is identified by measuring the signal strengths at various locations within a cell sector and analyzing the recorded information. A key aspect of the invention is synthesizing the received signals to identify the cellular transmitters originating the signals. If signal energy is detected from more than one cellular transmitter on a single frequency, the co-channel interference is identified. This process is particular well suited within a GSM cellular system by detecting the transmission of forward control channel messages and using the information within the forward control channel messages to identify the origination cellular transmitters.

Abstract: A route planner uses a recursive algorithm to determine a lateral path, and an adaptive algorithm to determine a vertical path. The vertical path is adjusted based on hazard areas represented by horizontal polygons having top and bottom altitudes. The route planner attempts to find a route which meets a required time of arrival window. A route may be broken into multiple starting and ending points, with desired arrival times specified for each ending point.

Abstract: A modular electrical fitting suitable for the instrument panel of a motor boat, has a plastic housing 8, 9, 10, having a rectangular foot print, with each side having a shaped upper edge, and a connection cavity 11 positioned in the uppermost portion of each side edge, so that the modular unit 8, 9, 10 can be connected together by means of a resilient joining device 13, which can be pushed in place to physically connect two of the modular units together as shown between units 8 and 9. This enables the modular units to be held together from above, whilst the underside of the units can be connected together by brass bus bars or the like to provide a secure electrical connection between adjacent units, so that the modular units can be connected together box physically and electrically. Each of these modular units 8, 9, 10, etc can be provided with a switch, fuse, or other electrical component, so that the modular units can be connected together to form an entire switchboard or instrument panel.