Abstract: A multi-frequency wireless transmitter is provided for use in automated security systems. The multi-frequency wireless transmitter transmits a message over a plurality of frequencies, thus diminishing the effects of noise interference. The transmitter includes a frequency generator capable of selectably generating a plurality of frequencies lying within the 260 to 470 MHz frequency band. An RF power amplifier having multiple power output values selectable to match with the selected generated frequency regulates the transmit power.

Abstract: The inventive device comprises a tool holder (1), which can be displaced in an x-direction, in a y-direction that is perpendicular thereto, and in a z-direction that is perpendicular to both the x-direction and the y-direction, and which can rotate about the z-direction. A solid matter dosing head (350), provided as a tool, is automatically attached in a removable manner to the tool holder (1) by means of a permanent magnet (351). The tool can be easily exchanged for another tool due to this automatic removable attachment of said tool to the tool holder (1) involving the use of a permanent magnet (351).

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for photo-electric measurement is included; the apparatus comprises photo-electric conversion devices and an optical system which is modularly expandable in order to acquire electromagnetic radiation from a line or area of any desired size on an object. The optical system preferably separates the electromagnetic radiation modularly into a plurality of smaller segments and projects electromagnetic radiation corresponding to the smaller segments onto individual photo-electric conversion devices and sensor electronics related to said photo-electric conversion device(s). This enables the operating mode and functionality of said photo-electric conversion device(s) to be defined and changed in real-time, whereby functions such as the readout sequence of pixels and unlimited flexibility of pixel binning in two dimensions are fully programmable, and the photo-electric conversion device(s) can operate and/or be controlled independently and/or simultaneously.

Abstract: Method, apparatus and systems provide reversible logic for widget and markup language generation. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving one or more widgets. The method also includes generating first markup language code having semantics that are independent of a description of the one or more widgets. The method includes receiving second markup language code. The method also includes generating the one or more widgets based on the second markup language code.

Abstract: A system and method for discouraging stop-arm violations is provided having a image recording means positioned on a stop-arm of a bus, ice cream truck or other such vehicle. The image recording means may be a digital still camera or video camera and is connected to a storage unit, such as a video cassette recorder (VCR), a digital video recorder (DVR) or solid-state memory storage. The image recording means is configured to activate and begin recording images when the stop-arm is fully extended and cease recording of images once the stop-arm is fully retracted.

Abstract: A method of using a vibration isolator comprising a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, and at least one wire cable piece which is connected both to the first mounting plate and to the second mounting plate. The at least one wire cable piece is connected to the two mounting plates in such a way that it extends rectilinearly between the two mounting plates and has a high rigidity in the axial direction as a result of which the resonant frequency is pushed out of the main range of frequency generated by an engine block and further having a low rigidity in the direction of a plane perpendicularly with respect to the axial direction.

Abstract: Security systems, such as in a home or other building, periodically transmit status data to a remote facility so that the remote facility is continuously informed of the security systems' status. A user interface device at one security system, or a web browser at a personal computer, can obtain information regarding, or provide commands to, one or more other security systems at remote locations by communicating with the remote facility. The remote facility also reports specified events, such as alarms, that occur at a security system to one or more other security systems. Other information, such as video and audio data from a security system, can also be provided to the remote facility for sharing with other security systems. An intercom feature can also be established via the remote facility.

Abstract: A fire suppression valve includes an RF transmitter which transmits an indication that a closed valve has opened. The transmitter can be implemented as a passive wireless identifier tag energized by a source of wireless signals.

Abstract: A plurality of directional sounders located in a region being monitored can be synchronously and sequentially activated in various patterns to establish an audibly defined exit route from the region. Emitted audio, from a respective sounder, can be different than the audio emitted by other activated sounders to provide a path and direction for evacuation to individuals in the vicinity of the exit route.

Abstract: A variable resistance device is adapted to be incorporated in an exercise machine to provide variable resistance. The device has a primary fluid chamber. A rotating mechanism rotates within the primary chamber. The rotation mechanism upon rotation encounters a degree of resistance dependent on the amount of fluid in the primary chamber. A secondary chamber is positioned within or proximate the primary chamber. The secondary chamber achieves and maintains an appropriate amount of the fluid in the primary chamber to provide a selected degree of resistance for the exercise machine. Fluid flows through the primary chamber into the secondary chamber and then back into the primary chamber. Variable control of the flow of fluid serves to establish and maintain the appropriate amount of fluid in the primary chamber required for a certain degree of resistance; and can provide differing degrees of resistance for the exercise machine.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for processing data includes receiving a collection of traces corresponding to signals received over time at multiple locations due to reflection of seismic waves from subsurface structures. A measure of correlation among the traces as is computed a function of a set of wavefront parameters, which determine respective moveout corrections to be applied in aligning the traces. A matrix having at least three dimensions is generated, wherein the elements of the matrix include the computed measure of the correlation. Using the matrix, values of the wavefront parameters are identified automatically or interactively along the time axis or along selected horizons to maximize the measure of the correlation, and a seismic image of the subsurface structures is generated by aligning and integrating the traces using the moveout corrections that are determined by the identified values of the wavefront parameters.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing vibration in a dome camera security system is provided in which the heat produced by the motors is reduced as well. The dome camera system is equipped with an acceleration detecting circuit disposed in close proximity to the camera. The acceleration detecting circuit has an accelerometer for detecting accelerations in any of three directions (i.e., X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis). As a vibration is induced on the camera by external forces, such as wind or traffic, the acceleration detection circuit detects accelerations indicative of the vibrations and in proportion to the magnitude of the vibration on the camera. A controlling circuit adjusts the holding current of the motors in response to the detected accelerations, thereby increasing the ability of the motors to maintain a particular camera position. When vibrations are detected to be minimal or not present, the holding current can be reduced thus reducing heat production by the motors.

Abstract: A method for cross connecting optical signals includes using a common beam steerer to direct a set of optical signals from a set of input ports to a set of output ports. The method further includes adjusting a curvature of the common beam steerer so that paths of the optical signals have substantially the same effective path length.

Abstract: A surveillance system allows a user to characterize the user's environment and/or the user s surveillance application, via a selection from among a variety of predefined environments and/or applications. Preferably, the selection is from among a variety of scene configurations, such as the expected number and type of targets in a typical scene, the lighting conditions of the scene, and so on. The selected environments and/or applications effect a determination of the parameters that are used in the various algorithms and processing modules within the surveillance system. Because the selection is preferably from a variety of common scene configurations, no technical skills are required to effect an optimization of the performance of the surveillance system for a particular environment.

Abstract: A method and system is configured to characterize regions of an environment by the likelihoods of transition of a target from each region to another. The likelihoods of transition between regions is preferably used in combination with conventional object-tracking algorithms to determine the likelihood that a newly-appearing object in a scene corresponds to a recently-disappeared target. The likelihoods of transition may be predefined based on the particular environment, or may be determined based on prior appearances and disappearances in the environment, or a combination of both. The likelihoods of transition may also vary as a function of the time of day, day of the week, and other factors that may affect the likelihoods of transitions between regions in the particular surveillance environment.

Abstract: The invention relates to the processing of a biological sample for histological analysis. In particular, it relates to a rapid automated processing system that can be operated with continuous throughput and that eliminates the use of toxic solvents such as xylene. Provided is a method for processing a biological sample for histological analysis, comprising contacting the sample with a composition comprising a supercritical or near supercritical fluid followed by impregnating the sample under a pressure of more than 1 bar with an embedding medium, preferably paraffin.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of motion detection sensors, and in particular to a system and method for adjusting the position of a printed circuit board relative to a focusing element. The invention includes a housing having a front opening and an interior cavity. A focusing element is located within the front opening and the detector is coupled to a printed circuit board located within the interior cavity. A cover is coupled to the printed circuit board and disposed within the interior cavity. A cam is operatively coupled with the cover and the printed circuit board for adjusting the position of the printed circuit board such that the detector's position is adjusted relative to the focusing element.

Abstract: A rotary displacement machine with radial pistons, comprising a supporting structure, with a main body and a cover, a centrally mounted distributor, a rotating unit consisting of a rotor provided with a number of radially extending cylindrical chambers, each chamber containing a respective piston mounted for sliding movement in a first direction along a first axis coaxial with the longitudinal centerline of the respective cylindrical chamber; wherein the rotor is mounted by support bearings means in the main body and cover and the distributor is mounted to float within a space defined by the cover and with coaxial relationship in the rotor by bearing means.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for indicating a masking event using transmission wiring delegated for indicating intrusion and tampering events. The method of indicating a masking event utilizes measurable changes in resistance to indicate the current masking state of a detector. When a detector is not masked, a first resistance value is measurable on the transmission wiring, while when a detector is masked, a second resistance value is measurable on the transmission wiring. The transmission wiring connects the detector to a control unit that executes a security-related response based on the value of the measured resistance.

Abstract: A plastic implant device for a mammal that contains a rare earth metal compound tracer and a method for detecting degradation such as wear of the implanted device are disclosed. The tracer can also be present with a separate antioxidant or the tracer compound can be can be the salt of a C6-C22 unsaturated carboxylic acid. The rare earth metal compound tracer is released when the prosthetic is worn down or otherwise degraded in the mammalian body in which it was implanted. The presence and amount of released tracer present in a body fluid or tissue sample measured and is proportional to the degree of degradation of the implant.