Abstract: The present invention discloses methods for improving awareness of the status of a task, and for improving collaboration among users involved in a task. Methods are provided in which activity data is displayed simultaneously in two separate regions of a screen display. A first region can contain a list of users in association with an activity most recently performed by each user. A second region can contain a list of data objects in association with an activity most recently performed on each of the data objects. Collaboration tools can be accessible through the list of users or the list of data objects.

Abstract: A baseband spread modulation signal is input to a matched filter (131). The matched filter (131) despreads the spread modulation signal using the output of a spreading code replica generator (132). The matched filter (131) outputs the despread signals at L timings. The output signals are multiplied by multipliers (201) by corresponding weighting factors output from a weighting factor controller. The multiplied outputs are demodulated by demodulators (202), and RAKE combined by an adder (118). A data decision section (203) generates from the RAKE combined signal a data decision signal. An error signal generating section (204), receiving the RAKE combined output and the data decision signal, obtains an error signal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for a computer-implemented financial management system that permits the trading of securities via a network. A server computer receives buy and sell orders for derivative financial instruments from a plurality of client computers. The server computer matches the buy orders to the sell orders and then generates a market price through the use of a virtual specialist program executed by the server computer. The virtual specialist program responds to an imbalance in the matching of the buy and sell orders.

Abstract: A method and system for presenting an interactive multi-window video display which provides particular advantages in a one-way television broadcast system in which user selections can not be transmitted to a head end or other central station. The system comprises a receiver for receiving a multi-window video signal representing a multi-window video display comprising a number of reduced size video displays. The reduced size video displays each contain video representing programming being currently offered on a different channel. The system presents the multi-window video display on a display device such as a television and allows viewers to select of one of the reduced size video displays. When the reduced size video is selected for highlighting, the audio associated with that video is presented. When the highlighted video is selected, the receiver tunes to the channel upon which the video is available in full screen mode.

Abstract: A system and method for frequency planning in a wireless communication network area using an impact matrix which relates signal interference impacts between sectors in a network service are for co-channel and adjacent channel interference. The impact matrix uses weighted propagation analysis and empirical measurement data to determine signal levels within each pixel of a network service area. The system merges the propagation analysis and empirical measurement data according to user assigned confidences.

Abstract: An integrally tufted tumble twist loop—cut loop reversible rug comprising: a first layer of cotton material, a second layer of cotton material overlaying the first layer of cotton material thereby forming a two layer cotton backing material, said first and second layers of cotton material having different shrink coefficients, a first pile yarn tufted through the two layer backing material in a tumble twist loop on one side and a cut loop on the other side of the backing material, a second pile yarn tufted through the two layer backing material in the same direction as the first pile yarn in a cut loop, said first and second tufted yarns being skewed between the first and second cotton layer materials.

Abstract: The system and software of the present invention presents a process for translating a source palette containing TV unsafe colors into a resultant modified palette containing only TV safe colors, while preserving the color trends in the source palette. The software will first analyze a source color palette to determine the TV unsafe colors contained therein. For each TV unsafe color in the source color palette, the software determines the closest TV safe color by selecting a TV safe color that is the shortest Euclidean distance from the TV unsafe color. The TV unsafe colors are substituted with the calculated TV safe colors and stored in the resultant palette. The software will divide the color space of the source palette into discrete regions, e.g., by Hue (H), by selecting reference colors as the boundaries of the regions. The initially TV safe color will then be modified in a manner similar to the modifications made on nearby reference colors that were required to make them TV safe.

Abstract: An alignment jig 220 aids in the positioning of a horn assembly 180. The alignment jig 220 includes an upper jig arm 222, a right side jig arm 224, a left side jig arm 226, and a reference ring 240. The jig arms are positioned at the top, right side, and left side of an antenna dish assembly 100, and each contain a telescoping jig arm 228, 230, and 232. These telescoping jig arms of the alignment jig dramatically decrease the unexpanded size of the alignment jig, thereby increasing the portability of the alignment jig. The ends of the telescoping jig arms attach to the dish assembly through the use of screw clamps 234, 236, and 238. The reference ring 240 suspending from the intersecting point of the jig arms and is positioned and oriented so that it correspondingly mates with the horn assembly when the horn assembly has been properly positioned and oriented.

Abstract: A horn mount assembly 160 attaches a horn assembly 180 to a main feed leg 122 and provides adjustment on the Y-Z tilt axis and along the z-axis axis. The horn mount assembly includes a wave guide mount circular clamp 162, a flexible wave guide mount 163, a horn circular clamp 164, a feed strut attachment plate 166, a Y-Z tilt jack screw 170, and a Z-axis jack screw 172. The feed strut attachment plate attaches to the main feed leg, while the horn assembly is secured by the horn circular clamp. The flexible wave guide mount is secured by the wave guide mount circular clamp, and a flexible wave guide connects to the flexible wave guide mount. The z-axis jack screw allows the horn assembly to move along the horn transmission beam axis towards and away from the centerpoint of illumination 110 of a dish assembly 100. The Y-Z tilt jack screw allows the horn assembly to pivot in a vertical plane.

Abstract: A tele-computer network includes a redundant digital microwave communication system, at least one mobile vehicle, and a wireless local area network (LAN). In one embodiment, the microwave communication system transfers information using Ethernet packet switching. In another embodiment, the wireless LAN transfers information using the TCP/IP protocol. The mobile vehicle is configured to transfer information as a single nomadic transmission/reception point between the microwave communication system and the wireless LAN.

Abstract: A collapsible, steerable antenna system 10 is configured for rapid deployment that is highly accurate and sophisticated, yet easy to assemble. The antenna system 10 includes a pod mount assembly 20, a steering head controller assembly 40, a back frame 60, a dish assembly 100, a feed leg assembly 120, a horn mount assembly 160, and a horn assembly 180. The pod mount assembly 20 includes a plurality of ground engaging pod legs and a telescopic shaft which lifts and supports the controller assembly 40. The controller assembly 40 selectively engages with the back frame 60 and aligns the dish assembly 100 via the back frame 60. The back frame 60 engages and supports the dish assembly 100 to help minimize parametric distortion of the dish assembly 100. The dish assembly 100 includes a plurality of wedge-shaped pieces which connect to form the dish assembly. The feed leg assembly 120 includes a main feed leg and side feed legs. The horn mount assembly 160 connects the horn assembly 180 to the main feed leg.

Abstract: A quick disconnect assembly 200 simply and quickly connects two components to one another with the high degree of accuracy while eliminating small, losable parts. The quick disconnect assembly includes a receiver 202 and a fork 206. The receiver is attached to a first fitting 204 on a first component 132. A fork end brace 205 extends out from the receiver to provide an attachment flange for the fork. The second component 137 has a second fitting 208 that is correspondingly shaped to mate against the first fitting and to house within the receiver. The fork is attached via a lanyard to the second fitting. The fork includes a securement knob 210 having threadings 207 that projects through the base of the fork. Rotation of the knob advances or retracts the threadings. The legs of the fork contain protrusions 212 and 214 are correspondingly shaped to mate with depressions 216 and 218 in the receiver.