Abstract: A keyboard holder to hold a computer keyboard on a computer, is described.

Abstract: An improved microprocessor system includes an execution arbitrator which arbitrates between core CPU tasks and DMA tasks and allows for multiple priorities among each, and for priorities with respect to each other.

Abstract: A videoconference system in which a first encoder is provided for encoding the original video signal into a first format suitable for streaming transmission, and a second encoder is provided for encoding the original video signal into a second format having a higher quality or less storage as compared to the first format. The first and second encoder works independently to each other and therefore the parameters may be optimized independently.

Abstract: An improved technique of allowing terminal emulators to communicate with remotely located hosts comprises the steps of communicating first with a server which downloads communications software to the terminal emulator. The communications software is then utilized to communicate with the host, and screens of information downloaded by the host are recognized by the NC terminal. The terminal then communicates with the server to determine how to present such downloaded screens to a user.

Abstract: A system of rules described which allows for generic rules to be customized and utilized in specific environments on a dynamic and specific basis.

Abstract: A rotary electrical machine (1) has at least one stator (23). The stator is provided with at least one radial channel (107) for ducting cooling air. The channel (107) extends between a first position (113) at or substantially near the rim (109) of a winding region of the stator (23) and a second position (119) at or substantially near the center (51) of the winding region. The machine (1) has cooling means (91-97) for causing cooling air to enter the radial channel (107) via the second position (119) and exit via the first position (113). The stator may have electrical windings arranged as coil sectors (183-197) disposed substantially equi-angularly in a generally circular pattern. At least some of the coil sectors are wound in a generally spiral fashion when viewed axially. A rotor (13), for the machine may have a plurality of equi-angularly spaced magnets (127), which are generally circular but with a cut-away portion, when viewed axially.

Abstract: A call processing system is disclosed wherein plural platforms are populated with plural voice boards. Each board on the different platforms is populated with different resources, and resources may be allocated from any board and any platform to process calls. In a preferred implementation, a priority system is established so that co-located resources are preferred.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides a distributed monitoring, evaluation and routing (“DiMER”) system that provides active management of a data-network based telephony networks. Such a system, and data-network-based telephony networks incorporating the same, advantageously route calls to meet call-quality standards and/or cost goals, among other targets. To meet such quality standards, the system periodically obtains call-related data, analyzes the data, and revises call routing, as appropriate, by shifting or reallocating call traffic between available terminating gateways (based on their performance).

Abstract: A method of transmitting DTMF tones over an Internet telephone call includes the step of monitoring an audio signal in a transmitting IP Gateway in order to determine when tone is suspected, and then deleting the audio signal including such tone if tone is confirmed. After the audio signal including the tone is deleted, a digital out of band signal is transmitted including the appropriate tone information.

Abstract: An improved technique for connecting calls through a telephone network is disclosed wherein a data signal transmitted from a computer over- a separate network is used to instruct the telephone switch to make the desired connection.

Abstract: A pivotally connected stapler machine is disabled as a staple ejecting apparatus and is converted into pivotally connected lever handles to operate the enabled double jawed staple remover. To disable the stapler machine and enable the staple remover, stapler machine magazine (24), magazine shroud (56) are pushed rearward on base (10) along the hinge pin guide track (18) enabling pivotally connected staple remover jaws consisting of bottom staple remover jaw (38) and top staple remover jaw (44) to open and close concurrently with the squeezing and releasing of the pivotally connected lever handles.

Abstract: A collapsible and portable cart. The cart comprises a selectively collapsible frame for receiving therein a carry bag when the frame is in an open, usable position, at least one handle extending from the frame, a plurality of wheel assemblies and a floor array comprising a plurality of support bars and a weight bearing assembly located substantially centrally of the floor array. The weight bearing assembly of the floor array is comprises a top plate member and a plurality of downwardly extending support members, the support members being so situated as to create slots therebetween for receipt therein of one end of one of the support bars.

Abstract: An art paper designed to facilitate the creation of kinetic art works. The term “kinetic art” refers to paintings or pictures, which have been designed to be shaped in a pleated manner and displayed in 3 dimensions to afford the viewer different images dependant upon the viewer's position in relation to the art. Kinetic art paper consists of a repeated pattern of long vertical strips of equal size separated by channels which define the precise location of where folds should be made to form a uniform pattern of pleats. The channels aid in the folding process. Image information is placed on the vertical strips, either through a manual painting or coloring process or through the use of a computer assisted printing program.

Abstract: A call processing system is disclosed wherein plural platforms are populated with plural voice boards different resources thereon. Whenever a functional component on a server is requested to start operating for carrying out a particular function as requested by a call, polling software on said server runs to poll from the platforms the availability information of the corresponding resource required for said function requested by the call.

Abstract: A data generating device 300 for use in combination with a coin mechanism 100 of a bulk vending machine 10, is provided. The combination uses a standard coin mechanism of a bulk vending machine, which in its normal operation is received into an opening in the bulk vending machine. The coin mechanism has a selectively rotatable shaft 110 extending axially therefrom, which has mounted therearound, a portion of the data generating device.

Abstract: An improved board ID number display mechanism whereby an LCD or LED or similar display is utilized on the backplane of a circuit card. The display is viewable for outside the computer case, making it possible to ascertain the board's ID number without having to open up the computer case and examine jumper or switch patterns.

Abstract: An improved expert system is disclosed wherein rules are organized into domains and subdomains, and objects are passed to rules to be operated upon. Prior to operating upon any object, the domain determines if the object is of the type which is to be operated upon by rules within the rule domain. If not, the rules are not applied to the object.

Abstract: A pivotally connected stapler machine is disabled as a staple ejecting apparatus and is converted into pivotally connected lever handles to operate the enabled double jawed staple remover. To disable the stapler machine and enable the staple remover, stapler machine magazine (24), magazine shroud (56) are pushed rearward on base (10) along the hinge pin guide track (18) enabling pivotally connected staple remover jaws consisting of bottom staple remover jaw (38) and top staple remover jaw (44) to open and close concurrently with the squeezing and releasing of the pivotally connected lever handles.

Abstract: This invention relates to a structure of variably assembled hair bands, more specifically, to hair bands with pins and matching holes for assembling hair bands of various patterns and colors to form various combined hair bands. A plurality of pins and corresponding holes are provided at opposite end portions on two sides of adjacent hair bands, so that the pair of the adjacent hair bands may be assembled to form an integrated hair band by matching the pins and the holes. With this design, several hair bands with different patterns or colors can be assembled together to form an integrated hair band according to personal taste, and can also be used separately as single bands. A demand on both variations and low cost is achieved.

Abstract: A voice processing architecture is disclosed wherein a plurality of voice processing cards are resident on a network but which are not deployed within a resident host computer. The host computers are located throughout the network, and any voice processing card may be controlled by any host computer.