Abstract: A handheld computing device, such as a personal digital assistant (PDA), has speech-to-text functionality. The handheld computing device includes a receiver, such as an integrated cellular modem, capable of receiving voice communications. The voice communications are routed to a speech-to-text processor that converts the voice communications to text. The text is then displayed on the handheld computing device. The handheld computing device also includes a speaker for outputting the voice communications as audible speech to the user. Further, the handheld computing device may include an input/output device for inputting text and/or commands. The handheld computing device may also include a text-to-speech processor that converts such input text to speech for transmission to another party.

Abstract: A lap top computer system is provided having a light emitting device for illuminating a keyboard, and the surrounding work area. The apparatus operates to convey light from the liquid crystal display backlighting light source to the keyboard and work area utilizing light pipes. The light pipes transmit light from the backlighting system light source to lenses located on a surface of the computer body. The lenses are provided with adjustable doors covering the light source for varying the level of illumination.

Abstract: An adjustable bow sight assembly (10) includes a mounting plate (16) extending between first and second ends (18,20). End caps (24,26) include longitudinal channels (28) for receiving the ends (18,20) in sliding engagement therein. Each of the end caps (24,26) also include a transverse aperture (44) therethrough to receive a sight bar (40,42) slidably therein. An adjustment mechanism (70) including a rack gear (80) on the end cap (24) and a spur gear (82) mounted to the plate (16) allow for selective adjustment of the end cap (24) in a vertical direction while maintaining the sight bar (40) in a fixed horizontal direction. A lever (72) is fixed to the spur gear (82) and pivotally connected to the plate (16) for rotating the gear (82) and translating the end cap (24) in the vertical direction.

Abstract: An adjustable bow sight assembly (10) includes a mounting plate (16) extending between first and second ends (18, 20). End caps (24, 26) include longitudinal channels (28) for receiving the ends (18, 20) in sliding engagement therein. Each of the end caps (24, 26) also include a transverse aperture (44) therethrough to receive a sight bar (40, 42) slidably therein. The assembly (10) is adjustable by sliding the end caps in the vertical direction and the sight bars (40, 42) in the horizontal direction, and thereafter clamping same in a selected position by fasteners.

Abstract: A new method for treating substrates with fluids, as well as corresponding fluid treatment apparatus. The new apparatus includes a new configuration of fluid jet injectors which substantially overcomes the problem of dragout, in which fluid impinged upon an area of a substrate is retained on that area, preventing fresh fluid from reaching the impinged area. This new configuration also avoids imposing torques on substrates, and substantially reduces the need for rollers and guides for transporting substrates.

Abstract: A fluid treatment device and method for treating moving substrates with fluid as the substrates move through the device at a relatively high rate of travel. Fluid injection in combination with the application of vibration energy (e.g., ultrasonic) results in enhanced fluid treatment of the substrates. In one embodiment, a bifurcated horn is utilized in combination with fluid injector members having pluralities of rows of spaced injector ports, the injectors being strategically positioned relative to the vibrational source. In one example, the device and method may be used for enhanced penetration by dye materials of ceramic substrate surfaces to detect adverse surface conditions (e.g., cracks) and thus potentially defective product.

Abstract: A new apparatus for treating substrates with fluids, as well as a corresponding fluid treatment method, is disclosed. The new apparatus includes a new configuration of fluid jet injectors which substantially overcomes the problem of dragout, in which fluid impinged upon an area of a substrate is retained on that area, preventing fresh fluid from reaching the impinged area. This new configuration also avoids imposing torques on substrates, and substantially reduces the need for rollers and guides for transporting substrates.