Abstract: A system for demonstrating an effect of opioid compounds to a user. The system includes an eyewear device including at least one lens having an overlay affixed to at least a portion of the at least one lens, the overlay including a pattern that at least partially obscures a peripheral region of the at least one lens, and the at least one lens including a plurality of independently-controllable regions configured to be switched between different levels of opacity; a processor in communication with the eyewear device; and a memory in communication with the processor having stored thereon a set of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: transmit a plurality of signals to the eyewear device to switch at least one of the plurality of independently-controllable regions of the lens between the different levels of opacity.

Abstract: A system for demonstrating an effect of opioid compounds to a user. The system includes an eyewear device including at least one lens having an overlay affixed to at least a portion of the at least one lens, the overlay including a pattern that at least partially obscures a peripheral region of the at least one lens, and the at least one lens including a plurality of independently-controllable regions configured to be switched between different levels of opacity; a processor in communication with the eyewear device; and a memory in communication with the processor having stored thereon a set of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: transmit a plurality of signals to the eyewear device to switch at least one of the plurality of independently-controllable regions of the lens between the different levels of opacity.

Abstract: A split collar hook holder is designed to hold a loose fishing line's hooked end in a fixed position while the fishing rod is not in use. The split collar hook holder has a has a multicomponent collar a bracket connection system, a mounting hole, and at least one first hook-receiving receptacle. The multicomponent collar has a pair of brackets that are clamped around the fishing rod by the bracket connection system. The hook-receiving receptacle traverses into the brackets and acts as the holder for the hook while the hook is not in use.

Abstract: A system and method for routing calls in a distributed mobile switching center environment involves receiving a call at a first node (115(1)) in a telecommunication network (100). The first node is associated with multiple trunks (430, 445). A constraint relating to selection of a circuit for routing the call is identified (320). The circuit is associated with one of the trunks that is associated with the first node. The call is routed (350) to a trunk in accordance with the constraint.

Abstract: A system and method for routing calls in a distributed mobile switching center environment involves receiving a call at a first node (115(1)) in a telecommunication network (100). The first node is associated with multiple trunks (430, 445). A constraint relating to selection of a circuit for routing the call is identified (320). The circuit is associated with one of the trunks that is associated with the first node. The call is routed (350) to a trunk in accordance with the constraint.

Abstract: A temporary directory number is assigned (225, 240, 250) in a distributed mobile switching center environment in response to receiving (205) a request for routing information at a signaling node (110) in a telecommunication network (100). The request for muting information is associated with a call to a mobile station (140), and the signaling node handles signaling in a geographical area for multiple geographically distributed switching nodes (115(1), 115(2)). A location of the mobile station is determined (210), and a pool of directory numbers (175) associated with a particular node is identified (215). The particular node is associated with a portion of the geographical area that includes the location. A directory number from the pool of directory numbers is assigned for use in connecting (265) the call to the mobile station.

Abstract: A coating includes a functional coating, such as a solar control coating having at least one metal layer. A topcoat is formed over at least a portion of the functional coating. The topcoat includes a first topcoat layer having a thickness in the range of 0.5 QWOT to 1.5 QWOT with respect to a reference wavelength of 550 nm and a first refractive index, and a second topcoat layer having a thickness in the range of 0.5 QWOT to 1.5 QWOT with respect to a reference wavelength of 550 nm and a second refractive index different from the first refractive index.

Abstract: The present invention provides a motorized vehicle of the type having a chassis supported by a set of wheels, at least one of which being driven by a motor. The vehicle is operable to simulate impaired driving. In particular, a vehicle control system is provided that controls at least one aspect of vehicle operation in response to an operator input intended to produce an expected vehicular response. An impairment simulator is provided that is operable in a first mode whereby the vehicle control system produces the expected vehicular response, and a second mode whereby the vehicle control system produces a response inconsistent with the expected vehicular response.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, forming a bridge mechanism bridging a legacy cellular network with a successor-generation cellular network. A communication service available only in the successor-generation network is made available to a mobile station operable pursuant to a service subscription in the legacy network. The bridge mechanism forms a hybrid mobile switching center capable of operation in both the legacy network and the successor-generation network.

Abstract: The present invention provides a viewing apparatus for simulating visual impairment. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame defining a viewing area and first and second lenses supported by the frame. The first lens is disposed in a first region of the viewing area. The second lens is disposed in at least a second region of the viewing area. The first and second lenses have different image distortion patterns. In another embodiment, the apparatus may include frame and a lens supported by the frame. The lens includes a first plurality of image distorting features disposed in a first region of the lens; and a second plurality of image distorting features defined in the first region of the lens.

Abstract: The present invention provides a motorized vehicle of the type having a chassis supported by a set of wheels, at least one of which being driven by a motor. The vehicle is operable to simulate impaired driving. In particular, a vehicle control system is provided that controls at least one aspect of vehicle operation in response to an operator input intended to produce an expected vehicular response. An impairment simulator is provided that is operable in a first mode whereby the vehicle control system produces the expected vehicular response, and a second mode whereby the vehicle control system produces a response inconsistent with the expected vehicular response.