Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method secure and/or display a device on a fixture. Additionally, the apparatus, the system and the method attach and/or secure the device and/or a detachable means of the device to the fixture. A housing and/or a cable connects the device and/or the detachable means of the device to an alarm box and/or an alarm board. The housing has an optical sensor and/or a sensor board with a micro-controller and/or a resistor in communication with the micro-controller. The alarm box and/or the alarm board is in communication with an optical sensor and/or the micro-controller via a cable. A power source is in communication with the micro-controller via the cable to control a voltage which delivers from the power source to the device. Furthermore, the cable extends outward with respect to the fixture and/or a retracting means which allows the device and/or the detachable element of the device to be manipulated and/or to be examined by a customer and/or a user.

Abstract: A programmable cylinder, a system and a method change a velocity of a machine element within a compartment. A light detector within the compartment determines that the machine element is located at a first position or at a second position and/or is moving at a first velocity or at a second velocity. Switches determine that the machine element may be located at the first position or at the second position and/or is moving at the first velocity or at the second velocity. A microprocessor transmits a control signal to a transducer to alter an electrical current of the transducer to move valves of the compartment between an open position and a closed position. A compressed fluid within the interior of the compartment is changed via the valves. The machine element is accelerated and/or is decelerated to the first velocity or to the second velocity via the compressed fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for quickly and easily installing end-of-line termination devices at the end of alarm system signal circuits. The termination devices in this invention are both variable and integral to the housing of the alarm system devices. Each alarm system device is constructed with a receptacle at the point of protection, in which may be placed a cartridge, jumper, or similar device on-site to terminate the communication signal. The various embodiments of the invention include a set of devices at discrete values or a variable device to complete each protection loop.

Abstract: An electronic ID tag (2) for mounting in a body (18), in which at least the identity of the body (18) is to be remotely readable, the electronic ID tag (2) including an identifiable chip (24) which is electrically connected to at least one adjacent antenna (26), the identifiable chip (24) being arranged to receive energy via the adjacent antenna (26) and by means of this energy to transmit, via the adjacent antenna (26), a signal including the identity of the electronic ID tag to a distant antenna (1), and there being arranged, between the adjacent antenna (26) and the identifiable chip (24) and between the identifiable chip (24) and a ground-plane plate (28) impedance-matched inductances (34, 40), the electronic ID tag (2) being placed, with advantage, in the box portion or pin (44) of a body (18), whereby it is protected against mechanical wear.

Abstract: A system and a method transfer multiple data channels between a server and a terminal via a stream session over a network. The system and the method utilize a bitstream switching, a fast buffer filling and/or a fast playback start to facilitate a switch from a first data channel and a second data channel. The first data channel and/or the second data channel is delivered to and/or is transferred to the terminal from the server over the network via a streaming session. The server transfers second data of the second data channel to the terminal via one or more tracks which are encoded at more than one bitrate and/or are configured in one or more configurations. The terminal requests a change between the first track and/or the second track without terminating the stream session for the first data channel between the terminal and the server. As a result, the system and/or the method minimizes the delay period of time between requesting the switch to the second data channel and displaying the second data channel.

Abstract: A network, a system and a method distribute digital media from a substation and/or a server to a set-top box of a subscriber. The digital media is requested, is accessed and/or is transferred from the substation and/or the server to the set-top box via one or more nodes and/or one or more node clusters. The subscriber may utilize an interactive means in conjunction with the set-top box to access, to request, to receive and/or to display the digital media via a communication medium and/or a connection line. One or more nodes and/or one or more node clusters connect a central office to the substation. The digital media is stored in a server farm of the central office which is accessed by one or more nodes and/or one or more node clusters. The digital media is transmitted and/or is distributed to the set-top box via the communication medium, the connection line one or more of the nodes and/or one or more of the node clusters.

Abstract: A system and/or a method for reads, measures and/or controls intensity of light emitted from a light-emitting diode (LED). The system and/or the method have a light intensity detector adjacent to the LED for reading and/or measuring the intensity of light emitted from the LED. The system and/or the method have a control circuit that may be electrically connected to both the detector and/or the LED for measuring and/or for controlling an intensity of light emitted from the LED. A housing surrounds the light detector and/or the LED. The housing has a pathway that allows only light emitted from the LED to reach the light detector. The LED has a finish and/or a coating that eliminates and/or retards absorption of light by internal components of the LED. The finish and/or the coating eliminates and/or retards reflection of the light by the LED.

Abstract: A method and device for displacement of a first fluid by means of a second fluid in a borehole (1) in the ground, where, during displacement, the second fluid is kept separate from the first fluid, and where the volume of an expandable space (22) in which the second fluid is to be located following the displacement, increases during inflow of the second fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method monitor fluid flows and/or filter conditions and/or distribute a single fluid. The apparatus and the system supply and/or maintain fluid requirements of one or more hydraulic systems with the single fluid from a reservoir. The filtered inlets transfer and/or add the single fluid to an interior of the reservoir. Each of the filtered inlets have a sensor to monitor, to detect and/or to determine fluid flows and/or fluid conditions of the single fluid in and/or filter conditions of one or more filtered inlets. Distribution of the single fluid to one or more hydraulic systems is prioritized by a single fluid in a first volume or in a second volume of an interior of the reservoir. A partition in the interior of the reservoir separates and/or forms the second volume and the first volume of the reservoir. The reservoir has one or more outlet ports for distributing and/or for supplying the single fluid to one or more hydraulic systems.

Abstract: A portable lift cushion to provide aid in lifting a user may include a handle to allow the user to carry the portable lift cushion, a first housing section to house a portion of the portable lift cushion, a second housing section to house personal items of the user, a biasing device to compress within the first housing section when the user sits on the first housing section and expands within the first housing section when the user is no longer sitting on the first housing section. The biasing device may include a flexible support bar, and the flexible support bar may be substantially V shaped. The first housing section may include padding on an exterior surface of the first housing section, and the second housing section may include a sealing device to provide access to the interior of the second housing section. The first housing section may be formed from flexible material, and the flexible support bar may include a spring.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method secure a device and/or a removable attachment of the device with an optical sensor. Additionally, the apparatus, the system and the method attach and/or secure the device and/or the removable attachment to a structural element. A base, a spring and/or a screw connect the device to an alarm box, a power source and/or the structural element. The alarm box and/or the power source communicate with the optical sensor and/or the device via a cable to secure the device and/or the attachment of the device. A programmable logical device controls a voltage from the power source and transmits the voltage to the device. A first LED and/or a second LED indicate that the voltage is provided to the device and that the removable attachment is secured. The optical sensor has a photo emitter and/or a photo receiver to secure the device and/or the removable attachment of the device to a structural element.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method for labeling a beverage container have a first arm and/or a second arm. The first arm is connected to the second arm by a connector. A top end of a beverage container is inserted between the first arm and the second arm. The first arm and the second arm attach to and/or hold the top end of the beverage container. Moreover, the first arm and/or the second arm display indicia thereon for labeling the beverage container. The beverage container is identifiable with the indicia, the first arm and/or the second arm.

Abstract: A security cable for electrically connecting an electrical device, such as, for example, a digital camera, a cam-corder, digital audio player, or like device are provided. Also provided is a method for making the security cable and a method for securing the electrical device using the security cable. A housing, or tubing, may be provided which may have one or more electrical wires. Preferably, the security cable may have six signal-transmitting wires, each of which may transmit a different type of signal. The signal-transmitting wires may be wound around a metal cord within the housing in a spiral manner. The metal cord may have a tensile strength which may prevent cutting of the security cable by conventional tools, and may, therefore, prevent theft of the electrical device from a display area.

Abstract: A system and a method store a data storage device, and a method manufactures the system for storing the data storage device. The system has a base made from a foam material with a first side and a second side. The base has one or more slots and/or a hole which extend from the first side of the base through the base to the second side of the base. The data storage device is insertable into and/or is received by one of the slots of the base for storing and/or for displaying the data storage device with the base. A first edge and/or a second edge of the slot in the base abuts sides of the data storage device within the slot of the base. The first edge and/or the second edge holds, connects and/or attaches the data storage device to the slot of the base. A layer is attachable and/or is connectable to the first side of the base for receiving and/or for displaying indicia on the base.

Abstract: A nonlinear attachment induces energy to be transferred and/or to be pumped from a primary system or primary structure to the nonlinear attachment. The nonlinear attachment is an essentially nonlinear device and functions as a nonlinear energy sink. The nonlinear attachment attaches to the primary system or primary structure as a module and does not require connection to a ground. The energy is irreversibly pumped from the primary system or primary structure to the nonlinear attachment during transient resonance capture between the nonlinear attachment and the primary system or primary structure. The nonlinear attachment attenuates the energy of the primary system or primary structure. The nonlinear attachment locally confines the energy and/or dissipates the energy through a passive means and/or an active means.

Abstract: A dual control arm independent suspension mounts to a chassis of a high mobility truck for steering, non-steering, driving, and/or for non-driving. The dual control arm independent suspension has modular, tubular-frame and/or differential housing for attachment to front axle positions and/or to rear axle positions to simultaneously employ an upper control arm and a lower control arm. The upper control arm, the lower control arm and/or a half shaft position is offset and/or is staggered along a vehicle to minimize and/or to decouple a reaction of the dual control arm independent suspension from an excitement and/or a resonance. The dual control arm independent suspension is manufactured or is retrofitted to a manufactured swing-arm independent suspension chassis for utilizing an integral differential mount and/or an adapter plate. A modular dual control arm chassis provides tube sections and/or differential assemblies to be added or to be removed to support alternate vehicle configurations.

Abstract: A method and a system for providing bed availability information via a computer network are provided. Specifically, a healthcare facility such as a nursing home, a retirement home or any other type of healthcare or extended care facility may provide bed availability information and other types of information to a database on a computer network whereby users of the computer network may access the information within the database. The user may use a search mechanism to find a particular facility best suited for the user or another individual. Further, if the user does not know what type of facility he or she requires or does not know how to identify appropriate facilities, questions may be presented, and an analysis may be carried out to assist in determining the type of facility desired. Further, the user may then contact the facility to reserve beds or make appointments.

Abstract: A camera module is composed from a lens unit including at least one lens, a barrel provided with the lens and having a barrel opening, and a lens holder for holding the barrel; and an image pickup device portion provided under the lens unit and having an image pickup device housing space in which an image pickup device is hermetically provided. The barrel opening of the barrel has an annular edge which serves as a diaphragm, and the annular edge of the barrel opening has a lower annular corner portion which is located on the side of the lens, wherein the lower annular corner portion of the annular edge is formed so as to have a rounded cross-sectional shape and staining is formed on the lower annular corner portion.

Abstract: A system and a method detect a position of a movable element within the interior of the compartment via a light source and/or a light sensor. The light sensor is connected to a platform and/or to a film for detecting an intensity of a light within the interior of the compartment. The film, a bottom surface of an end cap and/or a surface of the movable element and/or the compartment attenuate light within the interior of the compartment and/or within an interior of the end cap. The intensity of the light detectable by the light sensor corresponds to the position of the movable element within the interior of the compartment. The position of the movable element within the interior of the compartment is detected by the light sensor via the intensity of the light detectable by the light sensor.

Abstract: A system is provided for recording, storing and reproducing sound for playing back in an environment requiring simulated sounds, voices, and/or sound effects. Sounds are recorded on a chip and played back in an asynchronous manner from the chip as a result of activation of a switch or inertial movement within the system. A Hall-effect sensor, reed switch or momentary switch or the like may be implemented for enabling activation of the recorded sound from the chip for broadcasting. A compander compresses the sound on the chip and expands the compressed sound for playback. Employing the above system for audio storage, a sound, motor and special effects controller may be created for model train applications as well. The different functions of the sound unit are controlled through a discrete bi-polar digital command control signal using a unique address for each unit. A synchronous means of play back may also be employed when the system is used with the bi-polar signal using a sensor.