Abstract: A vehicle operator interface system and method for a diesel particulate filter regeneration system, includes a control unit for receiving information on regeneration status of a vehicle diesel particulate filter and receiving information on operational status of selected vehicle systems and components, a visual display for displaying messages to an operator indicative of said regeneration status and said operational status, an input device for highlighting a portion of the displayed messages and for providing an input selection of a highlighted portion, an input selection being communicated to a control device to carry out the input selection.

Abstract: Provided is a method for the standardization of information management among different information sources and different information formats. With respect to information sources that employ different information storage formats, an organizational proxy, or “shadow,” of the organization structure of the first information source is created in the second information source and a shadow of the second information source is created in the first information source. Information stored in conjunction with the first information source is copied into the shadow within the second information source. The information in the first source is then either maintained or a link to corresponding information in the second information source is created within the first information source and the first information is deleted. The claimed subject matter provides a graphical user interface (GUI) so that a user can copy information from one information source to another by executing a “drag & drop” action.

Abstract: The determination of magnification in an ophthalmic fundus camera image is achieved by detecting the focusing mechanism position, and using a calibration function to calculate the magnification from the focus position.

Abstract: An emergency telecommunications device that works with existing telephone lines to provide continuous hands-free two-way communication using a remote speaker with built-in microphone sensitivity that allows rescuers to use the device from a far distance. The device is activated with a pull or push of a single button activation mechanism, which instantly contacts emergency personnel who provide potentially life saving instruction to rescuers.

Abstract: The determination of magnification in an ophthalmic fundus camera image is achieved by detecting the focusing mechanism position, and using a calibration function to calculate the magnification from the focus position.

Abstract: A common problem in vertical inkjet printers is that an air bubble is formed within the filter and so preventing correct operation of the printhead. Accordingly, a filter for use in an inkjet printer has a housing having an inlet and an outlet, with a filter element which is tapered towards the outlet for, in use, removing unwanted substances from ink flowing through the housing. A bleed tube has an inlet on the inlet side at the tapered end of the filter element, for removing trapped air from the inlet side of the filter element.

Abstract: A method is described for forming a solution of cellulose in a tertiary amine oxide (such as N-methylmorpholine N-oxide) and a non-solvent for cellulose (such as water). The method involves the preparation of a mixture containing excess non-solvent, and removing the excess by heating the mixture to a temperature in excess of the boiling point of the non-solvent at a predetermined sub-atmospheric pressure, and feeding the heated mixture into the introduction zone of a mixing chamber at the predetermined sub-atmospheric pressure, so as to cause flash evaporation of some of the excess non-solvent. The mixture in the mixing chamber is then agitated by a rotor and transported through the mixing chamber whilst further evaporation of the non-solvent occurs. The cellulose solution thus formed is extracted from the mixing chamber, and the evaporated non-solvent withdrawn in cocurrent mode from the same end of the mixing chamber. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also described.