Abstract: An internode routing for an emergency telephone system (14) having a first switch (16) for routing telephone calls, a second switch (18) for routing telephone calls, a device (16 or 18) for defining emergency service zones for each of the first and second switches (16 or 18), and a device (16) for transferring a telephone call placed to the first switch (16) to the second switch (18) for completion to a public safety answering point responsive to the condition of the public safety answering point being located in the emergency service zone associated with the second switch (18).

Abstract: A telecommunication system (40) with a multiport switch (42) controlled by a central processing unit (44) to interconnect telephone units (48) of an external telephonic network (50) with an internal network of agent telephonic units (52) connected with the multiport switch (42) and to communicate with an information support computer terminal (56) on a single, asynchronous, data communications link (58), a communication protocol method for communicating on the communications link (58) having the steps of establishing a multilayered compressed protocol in which the Data Link (24), Transport (28) and Session (30) layers of the OSI model (20) are combined into a single protocol layer (62), transmitting the compressed protocol on the asynchronous communication link (58), and transmitting a frame of information between the IST (56) and the telecommunication system (40), the frame having a plurality of different fields respectively associated with different types of information arranged in a preselected frame form i

Abstract: An automatic call distribution network (10) with an originating automatic call distributor (ACD) (12A) which transfers a received call to a destination ACD (12B) through an external telephonic network (24), a call overflow system (32) with a central processing unit (16A) at the originating ACD (12A) to compile data relating to an overflow call to be transmitted through the external telephonic network (24) to the destination ACD (12B) of at least one of the types of information of: identification of a selected gate (26B) of the destination ACD (12B) to which the overflow call is to be routed, identification of the originating ACD (12A), a time information relating to a time the overflow call was in a queue at the originating ACD (12A), an ANI number representation of a telephone number of the call received at the originating ACD (12A) and a priority level of the overflow call, the central processing unit (16A) at the originating ACD (12A) sending the compiled data to the destination ACD ( 12B) to route the cal

Abstract: Keyless lithographic printing system with single printing fluid. A lithographic printing press has a blanket cylinder (101) and a plate cylinder (102) with a printing plate (100) mounted thereon, a form roller system (103) having at least one form roller rotationally contacting the plate cylinder (102), a printing fluid supply system for supplying a controlled composition of printing fluid to the form roller system (103). A reservoir system (110, 124, 126, 107, 128) is provided for containing the printing fluid, the printing fluid being a predetermined composition of dampening water and ink. A pickup roller (106) removes the printing fluid from the reservoir system, the pickup roller (106) having an oleophilic and hydrophobic surface. A drum roller (104) transfers the printing fluid to the form roller system (103), the drum roller (104) having an oleophilic and hydrophobic surface and interfacing with the form roller system (103).

Abstract: An automatic call distribution system (12) for interconnecting units (16) of an external telephonic network (18) with telephonic consoles (10) capable of multiple functions, a console personality control apparatus having a personality reset card (40) carrying information identifying a personality reset function, a card connector socket module (26) for releasable connection with the personality reset card (40), a memory (32) for storing a plurality of console function personalities and a microprocessor (20) for reading the personality reset card identifying information when the personality reset card is connected with the console (10) to reset the console function personality.

Abstract: A printing press (10) having a rotatable cylinder (40) having at least one cavity (26) positioned within the cylinder (40), a device (50) for rotating the cylinder (40), and a damping material (12) in said cavity (26) to reduce the vibration amplitude of the cylinder (40).

Abstract: A device (20) for controlling a web (2) in a printing press (4) having a supply roll (1) of the web (2), a printing drum or roll (4a) of the press (4), a device (12) for detecting a power loss of the press (4), and a device (10 and 10) responsive to the detecting device (12) for controlling the tension of the web (2) in the event of a power loss.

Abstract: A control system (14) for a printing press (12) having a printing cylinder (36a-36d) having an outer surface, a device (90) for determining a reference printing image for the outer surface of the cylinder (36a-36d), and a device (90) for modifying the reference printing image to a subsequent printing image, and a device (90, 45, 46, 48, and 50) for forming the subsequent printing image on the outer surface of the cylinder (36a-36d).

Abstract: A device (10) for determining the tension of a web (12) on a cylinder (14) of a printing press (16) having a first device (45) for determining the wrap angle of the web (12) on the cylinder (14), a second device (29) for determining the total force applied by the web (12) on the cylinder (14), and a device (100) responsive to the first and second determining devices (45 and 29) for calculating the tension of the web (12) on the cylinder (14).

Abstract: An automatic port capability assignment system for assigning port capabilities to communication ports (20) of a telephonic switching system (10) with a switch (12) controlled by a central processing unit (14) having a memory (15) to interconnect an external network (16) of external telephonic units with interior telephonic units (18) respectively connected with communication ports (20) of the switch (12) and having various communications capabilities. The physical capabilities of an interior telephonic unit (18) connected to a port (20) are determined by a system administration unit (13) assigning a logical device type and a predetermined set of personal capabilities for the individual user. In response to receipt of a sign-in code of an individual user on an interior telephonic unit (18), the automatic port capability assignment system ascertains the personal capabilities permitted for the individual user.

Abstract: A device (14) for delivering signatures (S) in a printing press (10) having a fly (18) having a plurality of open pockets (26) to receive the signatures (S), a device (20) for rotating the fly (18), a device (36) for stripping the signatures (S) from the fly (18) in an exit portion (34) of the fly (18), and a device (32 and 30) for driving the stripping device (36) at a speed relative to the speed of the fly (18) in a manner reducing their relative velocity less than the relative velocity between the fly (18) and a stationary condition of the stripping device (36).

Abstract: A device for delivering signatures (S) for a printing press (10) having a delivery device (50) having a plurality of sets (60a and 60b) of flies (58a, 58b, 58c, and 58d), with the flies (58a-d) each having a plurality of open pockets (26) disposed around the flies (58a-d), a device (62a and 62b) for stripping signatures (S) from the pockets (26) disposed between a pair of adjacent flies (58a and b, and 58c and d) in each set (60a and b) of the flies (58a-d), a device (76, 78, and 80) for adjusting the sets (60a and b) of flies (58a-d) and stripping devices (62a and b) in unison laterally across the delivery device (50), and a device (64 and 84) for modifying the lateral distance between adjacent sets (60a and b) of the flies (58a-d) and respective stripping devices (62a and b).

Abstract: A redundant clock system (8) keeps active and standby clock signals in phase with one another through way of a pair of cross-connected phase corrector circuits (PC1 and PC2) each of which operate off one of a pair of frequency locked, asynchonous, master clocks, or a delay compensated signal from a delay connector circuit (103, 104) of the phase corrector (PC1 or PC2). With such a redundant system, a method of switchover is provided in which all clock bus interface circuits are caused to select a standby phase corrector circuit to be active and then causing the previously active phase corrector circuit to operate as the standby to reduce timing errors caused by phase discontinuity.

Abstract: A telephonic switching system (11) with a switch (10) controlled by a central processing unit (12) to interconnect interior communication units (14) and exterior telephonic units (16) in accordance with data in a shared data memory (18) with data that is alterable in response to signals generated by the communication units. A data memory access system (23) periodically shifts access to the data memory (18) from one special process to another successive special process in a process memory (20). The data memory access system (23) prevents the normal periodic shifting of access to the data memory (18) during a period when the special process with access is enabled to access and alter shared data.

Abstract: A self-oscillating roller assembly (10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D) with an oscillating shaft (54) mounted on translational bearings (58, 60) to slide along a stationary shaft (48) and with a rotary shaft (55) mounted to the oscillating shaft (54) on rotational bearings (80, 82) to provide rotational movement. A key assembly (62, 63, 64, 66) restrains the relative longitudinal movement between the oscillating shaft (54) and the rotary shaft (55) while a pair of springs (68, 70) provides bias to return the rotary shaft (55) and oscillating shaft (54) to a preselected home position.

Abstract: A telecommunication system (10) having a multiport receiving switch (12) with a central control circuit (14) for distributing information received over a multichannel link (28) from a multiport sending switch (30) to at least one of a plurality of various applications in the telecommunication system (10) with a data delay buffer (54) for temporarily delaying the sending of data transmitted across the multichannel link (28) to a peripheral circuit (26) for a predetermined interval in response to the seizing of a channel at the receiving switch (12).

Abstract: A printing press (32) with a pair of plate cylinders (12A, 12B) each having a cylindrical body (22A, 22B) and a central axis of rotation (20A, 20B) mounted in fixed parallel spaced relationship, a pair of blanket cylinders (14A, 14B) located adjacent the plate cylinders (12A, 12B) with each having a cylindrical body (30A, 30B) and a rotary axis (24A, 24B) parallel to the axes (20A, 20B) of the plate cylinders (12A, 12B), having a blanket cylinder throw off apparatus (26) mounting the blanket cylinders (14A, 14B) in an operative position in engagement with the pair of plate cylinders (12A, 12B), respectively, and with their rotary axes (24A, 24B) in lateral alignment with the axes of rotation (20A, 20B) of the plate cylinders to reduce vibration and a throw off position in which a throw off gap (39) exists between the pair of blanket cylinders (14A, 14B) and a pair of gaps (403, 43B) exist between the pair of plate cylinders (12A, 12B), respectively.

Abstract: In an automatic call director-type system, it is often more desirable to direct an incoming call to an immediately available agent who has less than perfect knowledge of the subject matter rather than forcing a caller to wait for the best qualified agent. The present invention relates to an algorithm implemented in computer software for placing an incoming call in a plurality of queues and then offering the call to primary and secondary desirability agents in each of the queues in a prescribed order if any one of these groups of agents has an agent standing by and able to accept a call. Otherwise, the call is offered to the next available agent regardless of the capability of that agent. The concept includes the capability of expanding the pool of potential agents in the queue with age of a call when the incremental expansion pool of agents selected can be based on their backlog of calls for other applications where they may have primary responsibility.

Abstract: A direct-to-press imaging system for use in lithographic printing wherein a master-image printing cylinder is used with separate application of ink and water onto its surface to enable repetitive conveyance of image-formatted ink films onto substrates for printing purposes. The imaging system includes a master-image printing cylinder adapted for receiving a hydrohilic coating layer on its surface and a device for laying down a uniform layer of hydrophilic material on the surface of this cylinder. An apparatus is also provided for applying oleophilic materials in image-formatted patterns on top of the layer of hydrophilic material on the master-image printing cylinder to form a printing structure having separate hydrohilic and oleophilic areas of the format to be printed.

Abstract: A keyboard assembly (12) of a telephonic console (14) having multiple modes of operation programmable at a user's site is shipped partly disassembled from a plurality of top mountable key caps with different designations for the same key location corresponding to different modes for permanent top mounting into vacant key holes (18, 20, 22, 24) at the customer site and is preassembled with other key cap assemblies that are installed at a manufacturing site from the underside (12') of the keyboard. The top mountable key cap assemblies (40) have a plurality of resilient arms (56, 58, 62, 64) with flanges (68) on the ends to block removal and wedge-shaped camming surfaces (70, 72) for camming engagement with the sides (50) of key holes to resiliently press the flanges (68) inwardly to enable insertion into the key hole (18, 20, 22, 24) mounted beneath the underside (12') of the keyboard (12) at which location they resiliently return to a locking position (FIG. 4 B) to block removal.