Abstract: A foot pedal for actuating a water faucet valve can be selectively placed from a rest position to either a pushed position or a locked position by way of depressing the foot pedal at different locations on the foot pedal. In the rest position, the water faucet valve is closed. In the pushed position, the water faucet valve is open as long as the user continues depressing the foot pedal. In the locked position, the water faucet valve is open without the user continuously depressing the foot pedal.

Abstract: A foot pedal for actuating a water faucet valve can be selectively placed from a rest position to either a pushed position or a locked position by way of depressing the foot pedal at different locations on the foot pedal. In the rest position, the water faucet valve is closed. In the pushed position, the water faucet valve is open as long as the user continues depressing the foot pedal. In the locked position, the water faucet valve is open without the user continuously depressing the foot pedal.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting objects displayed on a computer screen by engaging a keyboard selection shortcut. Engaging the keyboard selection shortcut after selecting an object causes the objects of the same type to be selected. Engaging the keyboard selection shortcut again allows specifying secondary attributes and selection of objects having both, the same type and selected secondary attributes.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting objects displayed on a computer screen by engaging a keyboard selection shortcut. Engaging the keyboard selection shortcut after selecting an object causes the objects of the same type to be selected. Engaging the keyboard selection shortcut again allows specifying secondary attributes and selection of objects having both, the same type and selected secondary attributes.

Abstract: An enclosure system for electronic equipment concealable in a table top permits the user to selectively change the orientation of the enclosure by having two bezels nested in one another. A first bezel rests over an opening cut through a table top and a second bezel nests inside the first bezel. A saddle with a base and two vertical legs is attached to the second bezel. The enclosure tilts from a concealed position in which the top plate is flush with both the first and second bezel, to an open position in which the face plate of the enclosure is exposed. The saddle receives the enclosure in the concealed position between its base and vertical legs. The second bezel can be removed from the first bezel and re-oriented as desired.

Abstract: An office furniture conferencing system includes a plurality of microphones attached to a table. Each microphone produces a respective audio signal. An electronic control module is attached to the table. The module includes a switching device having a plurality of inputs each receiving a respective one of the audio signals. The switching device selects and outputs one of the audio signals. A wireless transmitter is communicatively coupled to the switching device. The wireless transmitter wirelessly transmits an airborne signal dependent upon the selected audio signal.

Abstract: A system for supplying AC power to a display via a CAT7 or similar low voltage cable comprises a transmitter connected to an AC power outlet and generating DC voltage transmitted by the CAT7 cable to a receiver. The receiver converts the DC voltage to AC voltage and supplies AC power to the display. A limiting circuit limits power transmitted by the CAT7 cable to a predetermined wattage, depending on the feedback from the receiver, which insures safe operation of the system. Power from the display is disconnected if a pre-programmed power consumed by the display is exceeded or falls below a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A system for supplying AC power to a display via a CAT7 or similar low voltage cable comprises a transmitter connected to an AC power outlet and generating DC voltage transmitted by the CAT7 cable to a receiver. The receiver converts the DC voltage to AC voltage and supplies AC power to the display. A limiting circuit limits power transmitted by the CAT7 cable to a predetermined wattage, depending on the feedback from the receiver, which insures safe operation of the system. Power from the display is disconnected if a pre-programmed power consumed by the display is exceeded or falls below a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A self configuring distribution amplifier for digital video signals comprises a number of signal processing circuits disposed on a bus along a signal propagation direction. Each signal processing circuit has an input and an output, as well as an input detection circuit controlling three different switches. The positions of the switches determines whether a signal from a particular input is present on a particular output and on the bus. This allows the self configuring distribution amplifier to distribute digital video signals from a number of inputs to a number of outputs in desired combinations.

Abstract: A self configuring distribution amplifier for digital video signals comprises a number of signal processing circuits disposed on a bus along a signal propagation direction. Each signal processing circuit has an input and an output, as well as an input detection circuit controlling three different switches. The positions of the switches determines whether a signal from a particular input is present on a particular output and on the bus. This allows the self configuring distribution amplifier to distribute digital video signals from a number of inputs to a number of outputs in desired combinations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for shaping a linear segment is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of selecting a dynamic bend point, determining a primary snap point based on the location of the dynamic bend point in one of four predetermined regions and snapping the dynamic bend point to the primary snap point. A secondary snap point is also determined and the dynamic bend point is snapped either to the primary snap point or to the secondary snap point, depending on the location of the dynamic bend point inside or outside a predetermined secondary snap region.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for shaping a linear segment is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of selecting a dynamic bend point, determining a primary snap point based on the location of the dynamic bend point in one of four predetermined regions and snapping the dynamic bend point to the primary snap point. A secondary snap point is also determined and the dynamic bend point is snapped either to the primary snap point or to the secondary snap point, depending on the location of the dynamic bend point inside or outside a predetermined secondary snap region.