Abstract: The method of transmitting an indication of presence of a subject comprises the steps of detecting the presence of a subject in a first geographical area, transmitting an indication of presence of the subject to a remote system if the subject is present in the first geographical area, detecting the presence of a subject in a second geographical area, and transmitting realistic live images of the subject to the remote system if the subject is present in the second geographical area.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to perform a software migration. According to one embodiment of the invention, end-user specific platform information is collected to be used by a set of one or more migration scripts to perform the software migration. The migration scripts are to be executed on an end-user server and generate log files to be used to restart the software migration if an error occurs during the software migration.

Abstract: Wireless virtual-network systems and methods to operate the same are disclosed. An example method comprises receiving a positioning system signal identifying a location of a mobile device, determining a service zone for the mobile device by comparing the location to a database identifying geographic locations of service zones, and determining a service parameter for the mobile device based upon the service zone.

Abstract: A method for collecting communication system information from a communication system including a controller and one or more communication devices operating therein includes transmitting a request to the one or more communication devices requesting information regarding a quality of signal(s) received at the one or more communication devices along with geographical location information from the one or more communication devices, and transmitting automatically from the one or more communication devices the signal quality information along with the geographical location information to the controller. A communication device which can automatically provide signal quality and location information is also described, as well as a communication system that can collect signal quality and geographical location information from one or more communication devices operating within the communication system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to cancel database queries from a web application user interface in a networked database application. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a user request to cancel a query previously sent to a database and calling an application programming interface (API) provided by the database to terminate one or more statements running on the database, the one or more statements being related to the query.

Abstract: A portable in-place beveled multilevel cushioned mat that allows simulated jogging and running. This cushioned mat comprises an upwardly inclined mid-foot level and an elevated heel level having a heel receiving surface adapted to receive a foot of a runner. It is made of a closed or open cellular foam system from polymeric elastomers. The mat may be made of a foam core with polymer coated shell or molded with one or more than one type of foam system.

Abstract: a seating structure provides improved comfort and includes a single, pair, or multiple numbers of moving seating assemblies with independent platforms, especially suited for the automotive or aircraft seating environments. A motion mechanism provides each seating assembly with at least one of total rocking, vertical up and down movement, lateral, and limited slight turning movement and in one embodiment generally constrains the seat members of the seat assemblies from interference with each other. The seating assemblies are provided at a neutral angle that corresponds to the particular application of the seat. Independent up and down movement, and rocking, improves seating comfort health, and safety especially as applied to a seating environment, where a user is likely to be seated for an extended period, such as in an automobile or aircraft.

Abstract: The present invention provides a jitter attenuator that has a phase locked loop (PLL), the PLL having a programmable bandwidth setting. The jitter attenuator also has a first-in/first-out (FIFO) buffer for storing data, a write clock for providing a write pulse to the FIFO, a read clock for providing a read pulse to the FIFO, and a pointer generator for controlling the programmable bandwidth in response to the difference between the frequencies of the write and read clocks.

Abstract: a seating structure provides improved comfort and includes a single, pair, or multiple numbers of moving seating assemblies with independent platforms, especially suited for the automotive or aircraft seating environments. A motion mechanism provides each seating assembly with at least one of total rocking, vertical up and down movement, lateral, and limited slight turning movement and in one embodiment generally constrains the seat members of the seat assemblies from interference with each other. The seating assemblies are provided at a neutral angle that corresponds to the particular application of the seat. Independent up and down movement, and rocking, improves seating comfort health, and safety especially as applied to a seating environment, where a user is likely to be seated for an extended period, such as in an automobile or aircraft.

Abstract: A portable seat provides improved comfort and includes a single, pair, or multiple numbers of moving seating assemblies. A motion mechanism provides each seating assembly with at least one of total rocking, vertical, lateral, and turning movement and in one embodiment generally constrains the seat members of the seat assemblies from interference with each other. The seating assemblies are provided at a neutral angle that corresponds to the particular application of the seat. The amount of rocking movement and/or vertical movement is based on the neutral angle. In concert, the neutral angle orientation, rocking movement, and vertical movement cause the weight supported by an occupant's seat bones, posterior, and thighs to be optimally distributed on the seating assembly, improving seating comfort as applied to a given seating environment.

Abstract: An monolithic programmable dc--dc converter controller integrated circuit with a high speed synchronous controller and a 4-bit programmable DAC to provide an operating voltage to an external device such as a microprocessor in response to a code programmed in the external device. The 4-bit programmable DAC outputs a signal which is combined with a precise reference voltage to provide voltages to the external device in increments of 100 millivolts.