Abstract: A method for analyzing electrical shorts in field windings of a synchronous machine having a rotor using a magnetic flux probe, the method includes: monitoring flux signals generated by the flux probe wherein the flux signals are indicative of magnetic flux emanating from the field windings; electronically storing flux data obtained from the monitored flux signals and indicative of electrical shorts in the field windings; automatically analyzing the stored flux data to identify field windings having the shorts and to count the shorts in each identified field winding, and automatically displaying information identifying the field windings with shorts and a number of shorts in each field winding.

Abstract: A method for analyzing electrical shorts in field windings of a synchronous machine having a rotor using a magnetic flux probe, the method includes: monitoring flux signals generated by the flux probe wherein the flux signals are indicative of magnetic flux emanating from the field windings; electronically storing flux data obtained from the monitored flux signals and indicative of electrical shorts in the field windings; automatically analyzing the stored flux data to identify field windings having the shorts and to count the shorts in each identified field winding, and automatically displaying information identifying the field windings with shorts and a number of shorts in each field winding.

Abstract: A utility is provided for managing exchanges of information within a context involving multiple users, for example, multi-user network collaboration. The invention enables automatic enforcement of a policy regarding sensitive information. The policy may be negotiated among the users and expressed as multiple rule sets that govern access to a use of sensitive information. The utility also logs activities involving sensitive information to ensure compliance with the policy. These logs can be audited by a third party or automatically processed for audit compliance by the utility. In this manner, an environment of trust is created which encourages fruitful collaboration.

Abstract: The inventive system facilitates collaboration between, multiple network users with respect to collaboration subject matter while maintaining the integrity of sensitive data. In one implementation, the system (200) includes a radiant collaboration subsystem (202) and a radiant sanitizer/guard subsystem (206). The guard (202) receives input information (206), reformats the input information (206) as necessary, and processes the input information and sanitizes the input information (206) based, on predefined rules regarding dissemination of sensitive information to particular recipients. Sanitized outputs are provided by the guard (204) on a recipient-specific basis The collaboration subsystem (202) allows for establishing a conference of collaborators identifying a document or documents to be included in the conference and allowing such documents as well as such documents to be represented to individual collaborators in accordance with the noted rules governing distribution of sensitive information.

Abstract: A utility is provided for managing exchanges of information within a context involving multiple users, for example, multi-user network collaboration. The invention enables automatic enforcement of a policy regarding sensitive information. The policy may be negotiated among the users and expressed as multiple rule sets that govern access to a use of sensitive information. The utility also logs activities involving sensitive information to ensure compliance with the policy. These logs can be audited by a third party or automatically processed for audit compliance by the utility. In this manner, an environment of trust is created which encourages fruitful collaboration.

Abstract: The invention provides a microporous material which comprises a positively charged framework and can be utilized as an anion exchange material, typically in the treatment of waste materials in effluent streams, for example in the nuclear power industry. The microporous material facilitates the removal of undesirable anion species from solutions. One embodiment can include a silicophosphate comprising tetrahedra of PO4+ and SiO4. A method for the synthesis of a silicophosphate using a two-phase system which includes an organic phase comprising an organosilicon compound and an aqueous phase comprising a phosphoric acid is also provided.

Abstract: A utility is provided for managing exchanges of information within a context involving multiple users, for example, multi-user network collaboration. The invention enables automatic enforcement of a policy regarding sensitive information. The policy may be negotiated among the users and expressed as multiple rule sets that govern access to a use of sensitive information. The utility also logs activities involving sensitive information to ensure compliance with the policy. These logs can be audited by a third party or automatically processed for audit compliance by the utility. In this manner, an environment of trust is created which encourages fruitful collaboration.

Abstract: The inventive system facilitates collaboration between multiple network users with respect to collaboration subject matter while maintaining the integrity of sensitive data. In one implementation, the system (200) includes a radiant collaboration subsystem (202) and a radiant sanitizer/guard subsystem (206). The guard (202) receives input information (206), reformats the input information (206) as necessary, and processes the input information and sanitizes the input information (206) based on predefined rules regarding dissemination of sensitive information to particular recipients. Sanitized outputs are provided by the guard (204) on a recipient-specific basis. The collaboration subsystem (202) allows for establishing a conference of collaborators identifying a document or documents to be included in the conference and allowing such documents as well as such documents to be represented to individual collaborators in accordance with the noted rules governing distribution of sensitive information.

Abstract: A Network Address Translator (NAT) processes multi-media calls between an H.323 multi-media terminal and the same H.323 multi-media server of many H.323 multi-media servers. By using the values of the TCP and UDP ports uniquely identifying the H.323 server responsible for processing a multi-media call, the NAT can calculate the identity of the proper transmission path to the same H.323 multi-media server.

Abstract: The invention provides a connector boot having an integral latch release for engaging an operative portion of a latching mechanism of a connector to switch the latching mechanism between a latched position and an unlatched position. In one embodiment, the boot includes a housing having exterior walls that define an internal cavity sized to accept a portion of the connector. The boot includes a latch release cowl that is integrally formed on one of the exterior walls of the housing. The release cowl comprises side walls and an outer wall that joins the side walls to form the cowl. Slots are formed in each of the side walls so as to form a cantilevered beam in a portion of the outer wall. Thus, when the connector is positioned within the internal cavity of the boot, the cantilevered beam of the release cowl is positioned in operative relation over the latching mechanism of the connector.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fairly exchanging documents. A first document is shared between principal Y and third party Z. A second document is shared between principal X and third party Z. Z verifies that the sharing of the first and second documents has been performed correctly without Z understanding either document. If verified, Z sends its shares of the first and second documents to Y and X, respectively. X and Y verify that Z's shares are authentic.

Abstract: The invention provides a latch release for engaging an operative portion of a latching mechanism of a connector to switch the latching mechanism between a latched position and an unlatched position. In one embodiment, a latch release is provided comprising a housing that is cooperatively associated with the connector so as to be positioned adjacent to the operative portion of the latching mechanism. A beam is pivotably supported by the housing and comprises a front end positioned adjacent to the operative portion of the latching mechanism and a rear end that is spaced from the operative portion of the latching mechanism. In this way, when the rear end of the beam is moved, the beam pivots so that the front end operatively engages the operative portion of the latching mechanism.

Abstract: A cable shielding interconnect is provided that includes a star-anvil having a base and a plurality of radially projecting arms that are circumferentially spaced from one another so as to define a plurality of cable support saddles between the arms. At least two shielded cables, each including a dielectric jacket and at least one shielding member, are positioned within respective ones of the saddles, with each shielding member being electrically and mechanically accessible. A ferrule is positioned in crimped coaxial relation to the star-anvil and the at least two shielded cables are positioned in corresponding ones of the saddles so as to position each of the electrically and mechanically accessible shielding members in electrical communication with the star-anvil. The invention also provides for selective electrical interconnection of shields. A method is also provided for interconnecting cable shielding to a common electrical potential.

Abstract: A compact metering scheme meters visits to a web site. A proxy module intercepts traffic between a client and a server. The proxy module appends a metering module to the body of information sent from the server to the client. The metering module measures the duration of each visit using a timing function F and a unique seed generated for each visit. The metering module returns an auditable result when the client ends the visit. A log keeper module is used to store each result.

Abstract: A connector is shown for an electrical cable which includes a connector body having oppositely disposed outer walls connected by a pair of oppositely arranged end walls. The outer walls and end walls terminate in a rear wall which together define an enclosure including an internal chamber for receiving an electrical connector element. The oppositely disposed outer walls are provided with bevelled front surfaces which extend from a point co-planar with the remaining outer wall surface inwardly with respect to the internal chamber opening, thereby providing greater visibility of any electrical connector element located within the internal chamber to prevent mis-alignment of connector elements during connection operations.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a housing and a swivel member. The housing defines an opening and the swivel member defines a cable passageway. The swivel member is configured so that an electrical cable may be disposed through the cable passageway and the opening. The swivel member is pivotally mounted to the housing such that, when an electrical cable is disposed in the passageway, the cable may pivotally move with respect to the housing.