Abstract: Shields for connector adapters that may provide for easy assembly, good RF isolation, and low spacing tolerance. One example may include integrated location features to align a shield to a printed circuit board. The shield may be formed of a single piece of metallic or otherwise conductive material, such as stainless steel.

Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first end connector engageable with a portable device and a second end connector engageable with another device, the first and second end connectors coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.

Abstract: An accessory may be provided with a button controller having a microphone and switches. Plastic structures for the accessory may be formed by injection molding. Plastic structures may be molded around a printed circuit and wiring. The wiring may have a plastic jacket. The molded plastic structures may bond with the plastic jacket to retain the wiring. The molded plastic structures may be molded directly to the printed circuit board. Protrusions on the molded plastic structures may mate with openings in a metal clip. Housing structures may be mounted to the metal clip. The metal clip may be provided with a spring to short the metal clip to a trace on the printed circuit. The metal clip may also have a portion that receives electrostatic charge during electrostatic discharge events and that discharges the charge through the spring to the trace on the printed circuit.

Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first end connector engageable with a portable device and a second end connector engageable with another device, the first and second end connectors coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.

Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first end connector engageable with a portable device and a second end connector engageable with another device, the first and second end connectors coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.

Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first connector end engageable with a portable device and a second connector end engageable with another device, the first and second connector ends coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.

Abstract: A method of wirelessly transmitting or receiving a packet of information, and an apparatus to wirelessly transmit or receive a packet of information. In the case of transmitting, the method includes streaming a data element, including at least some of the contents of the packet, over a network link during transmit time. In the case of receiving, the method includes streaming a data element, including at least some of the contents of the received packet, over a network link during receive time. The transmitting or receiving is by a station of a wireless network and the streaming is to or from the station from or to a network device coupled to the station by the network link.

Abstract: A weapon system comprising a barrel for accommodating a projectile in a breech end portion, a muzzle end portion and a breech. The weapon system further comprises means for purging the barrel comprising a coanda slot, a coanda profile provided downstream of the coanda slot, and a source of pressurized gas, a duct which connects the source of pressurized gas to the coanda slot so that pressurized gas can be selectively supplied to the coanda slot and along the coanda profile, thereby entraining air in the barrel and exhausting debris and/or fumes through the muzzle end portion after firing of a projectile, and a valve for controlling flow of gas through the duct.

Abstract: A method of wirelessly transmitting or receiving a packet of information, and an apparatus to wirelessly transmit or receive a packet of information. In the case of transmitting, the method includes streaming a data element, including at least some of the contents of the packet, over a network link during transmit time, including encrypting the data element during the streaming in real time prior to the transfer over the network link. In the case of receiving, the method includes streaming a data element, including at least some of the contents of the received packet, over a network link during receive time, including decrypting the data element during the streaming in real time after to the transfer over the network link. The transmitting or receiving is by a station of a wireless network and the streaming is to or from the station from or to a network device coupled to the station by the network link.

Abstract: An eyewear system includes a partially entrapped eyewear frame, a lens, and a latching mechanism. The lens is configured to be received into a lens groove of the partially entrapped eyewear frame. The lens includes a first edge with a latch catch and a second edge with a tab configured to be received by a recess of the partially entrapped eyewear frame. The latch mechanism is configured to allow removal of the lens from the partially entrapped eyewear frame and engage the latch catch of the lens to retain the lens in the partially entrapped eyewear frame.

Abstract: A weapon system comprising a barrel for accommodating a projectile in a breech end portion, a muzzle end portion and a breech. The weapon system further comprises means for purging the barrel comprising a coanda slot, a coanda profile provided downstream of the coanda slot, and a source of pressurised gas, a duct which connects the source of pressurised gas to the coanda slot so that pressurised gas can be selectively supplied to the coanda slot and along the coanda profile, thereby entraining air in the barrel and exhausting debris and/or fumes through the muzzle end portion after firing of a projectile, and a valve for controlling flow of gas through the duct.

Abstract: An eyewear system includes a partially entrapped eyewear frame, a lens, and a latching mechanism. The lens is configured to be received into a lens groove of the partially entrapped eyewear frame. The lens includes a first edge with a latch catch and a second edge with a tab configured to be received by a recess of the partially entrapped eyewear frame. The latch mechanism is configured to allow removal of the lens from the partially entrapped eyewear frame and engage the latch catch of the lens to retain the lens in the partially entrapped eyewear frame.

Abstract: A method of wirelessly transmitting or receiving a packet of information, and an apparatus to wirelessly transmit or receive a packet of information. In the case of transmitting, the method includes streaming a data element, including at least some of the contents of the packet, over a network link during transmit time, including encrypting the data element during the streaming in real time prior to the transfer over the network link. In the case of receiving, the method includes streaming a data element, including at least some of the contents of the received packet, over a network link during receive time, including decrypting the data element during the streaming in real time after to the transfer over the network link. The transmitting or receiving is by a station of a wireless network and the streaming is to or from the station from or to a network device coupled to the station by the network link.

Abstract: A method of wirelessly transmitting or receiving a packet of information, and an apparatus to wirelessly transmit or receive a packet of information. In the case of transmitting, the method includes streaming a data element, including at least some of the contents of the packet, over a network link during transmit time. In the case of receiving, the method includes streaming a data element, including at least some of the contents of the received packet, over a network link during receive time. The transmitting or receiving is by a station of a wireless network and the streaming is to or from the station from or to a network device coupled to the station by the network link.

Abstract: A three-ring packing set for a forged valve stem is disclosed which includes upper and lower adapter rings formed from fiber reinforced graphite tape and each having a first density and a first axial thickness, and an intermediate preform ring formed from graphite tape and having a second density that is less than the density of the upper and lower adapter rings and a second axial thickness that is less than the axial thickness of each of the adapter rings.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for preprocessing fragments of two-dimensional graphic objects prior to display in a real-time rasterized format. The apparatus is formed as a pipeline having a translation and scaling section, a filter section, a pre-calculation section, and an interlace correction section. The preferred embodiment is specifically configured to process quadratic polynomial fragments (QPFs) of objects, and to calculate QPFs at high speed thereby permitting real-time rendering on a display. The preferred embodiment also forms part of a real-time object based graphics system.

Abstract: An object based graphics processor includes an input device for receiving object outlines of an image intended for rasterized display, each of the outline comprising at least one object fragment, a sorter for sorting the object fragments into a rasterization sequence corresponding to a scan line in a raster format for rasterized display, and a storage having a first storage area and a second storage area connected to the sorter for storing the rasterization sequence in one of the storage areas. A reading device connected to the storage reads a previously stored rasterization sequence in real-time and calculates object edges in a respective scan line, and prioritizing device assigns pixel data values within each of the scan lines based upon priority levels assigned to the object edges. The pixel data values are output from the processor for rasterized display.

Abstract: A modular telephone jack has two parts, top and bottom, which assemble together by relative vertical movement. Flexible members extending down from the main body of the top part pass down over the sides of the bottom part. Inwardly projecting ribs on the flexible members snap over outwardly projecting ribs on the sides of the bottom part. A jack with the minimal vertical profile is provided and enclosing shrouds and sonic welding of joints are avoided.