Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method for securing a device are provided. The device may be an electronic device, an input device, an output device, a portable media storage unit, a portable electronic device and/or the like. An apparatus and a system for securing the device may attach and/or may connect the device and/or a detachable element of the device to a housing. A flap may attach to, secure to and/or connect the housing to the device. A light emitting element may indicate that the housing is attached to and/or secured to the device and/or the detachable element of the device. Attaching, securing and/or connecting the housing to the device may depress a plunger. Removing and/or separating the housing from the device may move the plunger outward with respect to the housing. A circuit may be closed, opened and/or activated by the plunger. The circuit may attach to, may connect to and/or may communicate with a security system which may be an alarm, an alarm box, an alarm board and/or the like.

Abstract: A system and a method for assisting in the process of generating mailing communications and satisfying their requirements are provided. The system and the method allow customers or users to interact on a computer network, such as the internet, with a database to generate a communication with minimal time or effort expended such that the communication complies with requirements for delivery of mail by a special service. The system and method inform users of requirements of special mailing needs to effectuate delivery of, for example, a legal letter, allows users automatic delivery of a mailing requiring a special service and provides automatic transfer of fees associated with postage and services rendered.

Abstract: A system and a method deliver media content based on a subscription of a first user to a media provider. The first user accesses and/or consumes the media content from the media provider based on the subscription with one or more terminals at one or more locations. The first user accesses a list of media content available for consumption from the media provider based on the subscription of the first user. The list of media content available is accessed by and displayed to the first user on an electronic program guide via one or more terminals at one or more locations. The first user accesses and consumes a multimedia file from the list of media content available based on the subscription of the first user via one or more terminals at one or more locations. The first user and/or a second user consumes and/or experiences the multimedia file via a terminal of the second user based on the subscription of the first user.

Abstract: A method and a system for matching medical condition information with medical resources are provided. Specifically, a plurality of medical resources such as, for example, practitioners, specialists, specialty hospitals, or any other medical or extended care providers may have information related thereto stored within a database on a computer network. The information may include information on specific medical conditions, such as, for example, diseases, disorders, or any other medical condition. Alternatively, the medical resource may include information on specific medical procedures in which the medical resource may have a specialty or may otherwise perform. An individual may access a website connected with the database and may enter information on medical conditions and/or medical procedures. A search of the database may then reveal specific medical resource categories and, thence, medical resources that may treat the medical condition or may perform the medical procedures chosen by the individual.

Abstract: A bracket, a system and a method secure a device to a fixture. The bracket has a first mount, a second mount and/or a first shaft for receiving and/or for securing the device to the bracket. A second shaft is attachable to the first mount and/or the second mount via an opening in the first mount and/or the second mount. A first end of a cable is connectable and/or is attachable to the second arm of the bracket. A second end of the cable is attached to, is connected to and/or is secured to the fixture. The device and/or the bracket is attached to, is connected to and/or is secured to the fixture via the cable. The first arm and/or the second arm has a length which corresponds to a length of the device. The bracket attaches to devices having different lengths. The first mount and/or the second mount has apertures for receiving the first arm which corresponds to a thickness of the device. The bracket attaches to devices having different thicknesses.

Abstract: A system and a method emit and/or detect light within a compartment via one or more lenses. A light source emits the light in an interior of the compartment via one or more lenses and/or an optical fiber. Further, the system and the method may provide a light sensor for measuring and/or for detecting an intensity of the light within the interior of the compartment via one or more lenses. A movable element is located within the interior of the compartment which moves inwardly and/or outwardly with respect to the light source, the light sensor and/or one or more lenses. A surface of the movable element, a shaft attachable to the movable element and/or the compartment absorbs an amount of the emitted light. The amount of the emitted light absorbed by the surface of the movable element, the shaft of the movable element and/or the compartment is based on the position of the movable element within the interior of the compartment.

Abstract: A collar, a system and a method detect a mark on a rod within an interior of the collar. The mark and the rod move from a first position to a second position within an interior of the collar between a first end and a second end of the collar. A light emitter and/or a light detector is connected to the collar for determining the first position and/or the second position of the mark and/or of the rod within the interior of the collar. An exterior surface of the rod and/or a mark on the rod absorb an amount of light emitted from the light emitter within the interior of the collar. The light detector measures and/or detects an intensity of light within the interior of the collar which is not be absorbed by the mark and/or by the exterior surface of the rod.

Abstract: A dental appliance having increased or decreased thickness between an upper shell and a lower shell in combination with a hinging mechanism and a system and a method for treating malocclusions are provided. The dental appliance may have an upper shell and a lower shell which receive upper teeth and lower teeth, respectively, of a user. The upper shell and the lower shell may be attached at a hinge. The dental appliance may have an increased thickness between the upper shell and the lower shell as well as an increased thickness of the hinge. In an embodiment, the dental appliance may have a decreased vertical thickness and an insertable hinging mechanism. The dental appliance may then extend treatment of malocclusions to the rear teeth of the user and may correct a dental condition, such as, for example, overbite, overjet, open bite, crowding, rotations, spacing, cross-bites, gummy smiles and temporomandibular joint problems.

Abstract: A system and a method detect that a movable element within an interior of a compartment is at an end of a stroke and/or a beginning of the stroke within the interior of the compartment. A switch and/or an electrical circuit is connected to the compartment for detecting that the movable element may be at the beginning of and/or at the end of the stroke. A microprocessor is connected to the switch or to the electrical circuit for detecting that the movable element is at the end of and/or at the beginning of the stroke within the interior of the compartment. An end cap having a light detector is connected to the compartment to measure an intensity of the light within an interior of the end cap which is attenuated by and/or is diffused by a surface of the movable element and/or of the compartment. The intensity of the light within the interior of the end cap corresponds to a position of the movable element within the interior of the compartment.

Abstract: A camera module has a lens unit and an image pickup portion. The lens unit has at least one lens and a lens holder for holding the lens. The image pickup portion, which is provided below the lens unit, has a substrate, an image pickup device mounted on the substrate, a housing space for housing the image pickup device therein in a hermetically sealed state, and a base provided above the substrate. The base has an opening for introducing light passing through the lens to the image pickup device, a support portion located around the opening, and a recessed groove located around the support portion for holding a resin adhesive for bonding. The image pickup portion also has a filter having a peripheral portion bonded to an upper surface of the support portion so as to cover the opening.

Abstract: A positive terminal 20 for a dry battery of a battery box 1a includes an electrode portion 22 adapted to make contact with the anode of a battery, a soldering portion 13 soldered to the substrate 6, and a lead portion 21 integrally provided between the electrode portion 22 and the soldering portion 13. Further, a load absorbing means is provided in the lead portion 21 to prevent a force exerted in the longitudinal direction of the battery from being applied directly to the soldering portion 13. The lead portion 21 includes an extending part 21a which extends in the longitudinal direction of the battery and is continuous with the electrode portion 22, and a loop part 21b bent in a substantially ring shape and positioned within a plane roughly perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the battery, wherein the loop part 21b forms the load absorbing means.

Abstract: The apparatus, the system and the method measure a distance and/or an intensity of emitted light. The apparatus and the system have a compartment, a movable element and/or a sensor array in an interior of the compartment. The sensor array emits light, detects light detects temperature of air and/or detects pressure of the air inside the interior of the compartment. The movable element and/or the interior surface of the compartment absorbs emitted light from the sensor array in the compartment. The sensor array determines and/or measures an intensity of the emitted light from the sensor array which is not absorbed by the movable element and/or an interior surface of the compartment. The intensity of emitted light is based on, corresponds to and/or is indicative of a position P of the movable element in the interior of the compartment.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method secure, mount and/or attach a device to a fixture. The apparatus has an arm, a housing, a cable, and/or a locking member. The arm has a bracket which attaches to the device. The arm inserts into a housing and/or an opening in a head. A cable connects the head to a base which attaches to the fixture. A locking member receives the arm and/or locks the device to the cable, the base and/or the fixture. The cable extends outward with respect to a fixture allowing the device to be manipulated, to be examined and/or to be utilized by a person while the device remains secured to the fixture.

Abstract: A system and method of notifying a remote client of a sensor triggering event and providing to the remote client data related to the sensor triggering event. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving a first notification signal indicating that a sensor has been triggered; identifying a data recording device associated with the triggered sensor, wherein the data recording device records video data; identifying a client device designated to receive the video data when the sensor has been triggered; transmitting to the client device a second notification signal indicating that the sensor has been triggered; receiving an acknowledgement signal from the client device; and transmitting the video data to the client device.

Abstract: A computer peripheral that can be connected to a host computer receives a power supply from the host computer. The computer peripheral includes: a USB connector 1 for connecting the computer peripheral to the host computer; a first circuit (FDD control IC 2) which directly receives the power supply from the host computer via the USB connector 1; and a second circuit (spindle motor driver 6) which receives the power supply from the computer via the first circuit. The first circuit includes a pull-up circuit 3 for maintaining a higher voltage level than that of the second circuit and a switch 32 for turning ON/OFF the pull-up circuit 3. The first circuit stops supplying the power supply from the first circuit to the second circuit via the switch 32 in the case where the first circuit receives a suspend signal from the host computer to become a standby mode.

Abstract: A container holder, a system for supporting containers and a method for holding containers which allow the containers to be stored and/or displayed are provided. Additionally, the container holder may have a base or arm connected to a first stopper and/or a second stopper. Further, the length of the base may adjust to accommodate a varying number of the containers. Still further, the container holder may accommodate containers having different shapes and sizes. The weight of the containers on the base hold the containers on the base connected between the first stopper and the second stopper.

Abstract: An optical encoder, a system and a method for outputting a signal are provided. The optical encoder and the system have a shaft extending from an interior of a housing. A circuit board having a light emitting element and a light detector is connected to the housing. The light emitting element emits an amount of light within the interior of the housing. A light pipe transmits, deflects and/or directs the amount of light from the light emitting element toward the light detector. A rotor which is connected to the shaft rotates to change the amount of light received by the light detector. The shaft is connected to a sprocket which contacts a spring to produce a sound or vibration which indicates the shaft is rotating, twisting and/or turning. The circuit board outputs a signal via a cable based on the amount of light received by the light detector. The signal corresponds to a position and/or a location of the shaft.

Abstract: An educational game and system for nostalgically replicating a baseball game and a method for playing a baseball board game are provided. Two players alternate between the roles of batting and fielding. A series of cards from one deck are turned to advance players around the bases and to accumulate outs. Various decks of cards are used at each player's option to determine the outcome for on-base situations, hitting situations and running situations. Game pieces are used to mark the positions of runners on base and to tally the number of runs scored during a half-inning. An old-fashioned scoreboard is provided to record the total number of runs that are scored at the end of each half-inning. A traditional scorecard is provided to record each play of the game.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring special services and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a return postcard, two anchor portions disposed on either side of the postcard, printer track strips having a plurality of holes for engaging a printer, such as a dot matrix printer, and a hole capable of being sensed by another type of printer, such as a thermal printer. The indicia printed upon the mailing assembly including the designator indicating the special service required, are printed using a single color thereby simplifying the printing process. The return postcard is removably attached to anchor portions such that the return postcard remains attached to the envelope until received by the addressee, at which time the return postcard may be removed from the anchor portions. The assembly is designed to incorporate a form into the return postcard to simplify preparation of the mailpiece for delivery by the special service.

Abstract: A system and a method detect an intensity of light within an interior of a compartment and/or of an end cap to locate a position of a movable element within the interior of the compartment. A platform is attached to interior walls of the end cap for positioning a light source within the interior of the compartment and a first light detector within the interior of the end cap. A second light detector is attached to the interior walls of the end cap which is adjacent to the platform. The platform is located between the light source and the first light detector and/or the second light detector to prevent light transmitted by the light source from being directed inwardly with respect to the first light detector and/or the second light detector. A bottom surface of the end cap reflects or diffuses light within the interior of the end cap inwardly with respect to the first light detector and/or the second light detector.