Abstract: Several different embodiments of an electronic document delivery system are described including a client machine (e.g., a palmtop/handheld computer or wireless communication device) coupled to a transcoder proxy. The system allows a client machine with limited resources to provide interactive aspects of electronic documents such as Web pages and/or an assistive technology solution for a physically challenged user. The transcoder proxy receives an electronic document including one or more elements and expressed in a first digital format (e.g., HTML or XML). The transcoder proxy assigns a unique identifier to each element, produces an “original” script including at least a portion of the document expressed in a second digital format (e.g., a scripting language), and provides the original script to the client machine. The transcoder proxy may form a model of the document (e.g., a document object model or DOM), and may use the model to produce the original script.

Abstract: A network is described including a server and a network device remotely coupled to the server. The network device includes a non-volatile storage device having data stored therein, which is preferably modified solely in response to instructions generated by the server. During initialization, the network device performs a first portion of an operating system boot sequence then generates and forwards trigger data, which includes identification information for identifying the network device, to the server. In response, the server generates action data, which includes one or more data update instructions for modifying the data stored within the non-volatile storage device. Following a second portion of the operating system boot sequence, the action data is forwarded from the server to the network device. If the action data includes one or more data update instructions, the network device performs the one or more data update instructions and repeats the operating system boot sequence.

Abstract: In a system, method and program for monitoring and control of a circuit having a circuit breaker, circuit profile information characterizing the circuit is used to determine a reset strategy for resetting of the circuit breaker when it becomes tripped. The circuit profile information may include an identification of any devices connected along the circuit, and may further include device profile information characterizing such devices. An embodiment of the method includes detecting that the circuit breaker has tripped, receiving device profile information from a device connected along the circuit, using the device profile information to formulate a reset strategy for the circuit breaker, and sending a command as part of implementing the reset strategy. An embodiment of the system includes a system controller operably coupled to the circuit and the circuit breaker, where the system controller is adapted to use circuit profile information to determine a reset strategy.

Abstract: An automatic locking mechanism engages a deadbolt lock after a prescribed time interval following entry. The mechanism employs a spring-operated mechanical timer, which may be actuated when a key or thumbturn is turned to unlock the door, and avoids the need for a key to set the deadbolt. The mechanism includes a gear system for retracting and inserting the deadbolt and a mechanical restraint to withhold the deadbolt until the timer has expired. In a suggested embodiment, a cam attached to one of the timer gears removes the restraint when the timer runs down. This deploys the deadbolt, automatically locking the door. In another embodiment, automatic locking may optionally be disabled by inhibiting coupling between the gear system and the timer spring.

Abstract: An integrated keyslot makes it possible to secure a door key immediately after locking a door. Upon leaving the premises and locking the door, the key is deposited in the keyslot. In an embodiment, a chute connects the keyslot to a receptacle on the interior surface of the door, which retains the key until it can be retrieved by the owner. The method and system described herein are believed to be advantageous in providing greater security to premises. As an example, maintenance personnel could be given a key with which they could visit a home to perform repairs. Immediately upon leaving, they would lock the door and deposit the key in the integrated keyslot, thus protecting the owner against loss or theft of the key.

Abstract: A master/valet lock and keyset provides a means of permitting limited one-time entry after locking a door to individuals possessing a valet key. In an embodiment, the mechanism relies on the use of a special master key to access a secondary lock cylinder, by means of which the full range of lock positions is allowed. Using the valet key, only the primary lock cylinder is accessed, restricting the range of positions to allow the user to unlock and relock the lock just once. This system may provide a means to allow occasional entry without granting unlimited access to the premises. For example, maintenance personnel could be given a valet key with which they could visit a home to perform repairs. The homeowner would be secure in the knowledge that the key could not be used to enter the home a second time.