Abstract: A system, method and database design is provided for unifying data from a plurality of databases, each having business-context related data and a data access mechanism. A database is created which contains a node for each dimension of an industry. For each data source accessible via the system, a set of data source specific dimensions is created and mapped to the corresponding industry business context dimension(s). A set of templates (e.g., UniViews) is created to query the data sources. Each UniView contains a specific question for a specific dimension designed for a specific data source. A central server coordinates the system and facilitates use of the system through an interface (e.g., the UniViewer). UniViewer allows a user to query the data sources by identifying an industry business context dimension, a dimension instance and at least one UniView. Multiple UniViews can be combined, cached and saved to facilitate complex queries.

Abstract: A system, method and database design is provided for unifying data from a plurality of databases, each having business-context related data and a data access mechanism. A database is created which contains a node for each dimension of an industry. For each data source accessible via the system, a set of data source specific dimensions is created and mapped to the corresponding industry business context dimension(s). A set of templates (e.g., UniViews) is created to query the data sources. Each UniView contains a specific question for a specific dimension designed for a specific data source. A central server coordinates the system and facilitates use of the system through an interface (e.g., the UniViewer). UniViewer allows a user to query the data sources by identifying an industry business context dimension, a dimension instance and at least one UniView. Multiple UniViews can be combined, cached and saved to facilitate complex queries.

Abstract: A system, method and database design is provided for unifying data from a plurality of heterogeneous databases, each having business-context related data and a data access mechanism. A database is created (e.g., the UniDimNet) which contains a node for each dimension of an industry. For each data source which is accessible via the system, a set of data source specific dimensions is created and mapped to the corresponding industry business context dimension(s). A set of templates (e.g., UniViews) is created to query the data sources. Each UniView contains a specific question for a specific dimension designed for a specific data source. UniViews query the database they are associated with by using the data access mechanism of the associated database. A central server coordinates the system and facilitates use of the system through an interface (e.g., the UniViewer).

Abstract: A system, method and database design is provided for unifying data from a plurality of heterogeneous databases, each having business-context related data and a data access mechanism. A database is created (e.g., the UniDimNet) which contains a node for each dimension of an industry. For each data source which is accessible via the system, a set of data source specific dimensions is created and mapped to the corresponding industry business context dimension(s). A set of templates (e.g., UniViews) is created to query the data sources. Each UniView contains a specific question for a specific dimension designed for a specific data source. UniViews query the database they are associated with by using the data access mechanism of the associated database. A central server coordinates the system and facilitates use of the system through an interface (e.g., the UniViewer).

Abstract: A system, method and database design is provided for unifying data from a plurality of heterogeneous databases, each having business-context related data and a data access mechanism. A database is created (e.g., the UniDimNet) which contains a node for each dimension of an industry. For each data source which is accessible via the system, a set of data source specific dimensions is created and mapped to the corresponding industry business context dimension(s). A set of templates (e.g., UniViews) is created to query the data sources. Each UniView contains a specific question for a specific dimension designed for a specific data source. UniViews query the database they are associated with by using the data access mechanism of the associated database. A central server coordinates the system and facilitates use of the system through an interface (e.g., the UniViewer).

Abstract: A low profile, dual purpose antenna for simultaneous UHF and LF use has two coplanar antenna elements, one of which is circular and the other of which is a concentric annulus separated from it by a dielectric, as well as a third, linear antenna element extending from the center of the circular element. The circular element serves both to assist in tuning the UHF section of the antenna and as a voltage probe for the electrostatic component of the LF signal. Integrated within the antenna housing is a high input impedance, low noise amplifier for bandwidth limiting the LF signals. A coaxial feeder cable serves to connect both UHF and LF sections of the antenna to external equipment. Entry for the coaxial feeder cable into the antenna housing is through a threaded collar, which also acts as a single point fixing of the antenna to the roof of a vehicle.

Abstract: A method of determining the position of an object comprising the steps of: producing a plurality of hyperbolic electromagnetic wave patterns; calculating from said patterns at least three lines of position; identifying the lane of each line of position by two independent methods; comparing the size of the area enclosed by the lines of position based on the lanes identified by a first of said methods with the size of the area enclosed by the lines of position identified by a second of said methods and producing therefrom an indication as to whether the lanes identified by the first method are more likely to be correct than those identified by the second method; and computing the position of the object using the lines of position based on the lanes identified as being more likely to be correct.

Abstract: Electronic door lock system for use with a door mounted in a door frame and has a dead bolt and a latch mounted on the door. A control unit is mounted on the door in the vicinity of the dead bolt and the latch and includes a battery and electronic circuitry connected to the battery and manually operable contacts for selectively operating the dead bolt and the latch so that they can be moved to unlatched positions under the control of first and second hand-operated members.

Abstract: A mobile transmitter/receiver is for use in a communication system comprising a plurality of fixed transmitters/receivers located at spaced apart positions in a terrestial area, each fixed transmitter/receiver operating on one or more of a plurality of radio frequency channels.

Abstract: Electronic access card comprising a printed circuit board. A microprocessor is carried by the printed circuit board. A plurality of keys are carried by the board. A matrix connects the keys to the microprocessor. A clock is coupled to the microprocessor. A battery is carried by the printed circuit board and coupled to the microprocessor. A coil serving as a transducer is carried by the printed circuit board and is coupled to the microprocessor and to the battery so that when keys are operated the keys are polled by the microprocessor and information is obtained from the keys supplied by the microprocessor to the transducer.

Abstract: A lock box in a secure entry system for use with a source of DC power having high frequency pulse width with modulation thereon comprising a housing and a key container mounted in said housing movable between accessible and inaccessible positions. Circuitry is provided within the housing for controlling the movement of the key container and is adapted to be connected to the source of DC power. The circuitry includes a filter having a capacitor. The circuitry is capable of receiving the high frequency pulse width modulated DC power. The capacitor serves to supply at least some of the power required by the circuitry during the time the pulse width modulation is occurring on the DC power supplied. A latch mechanism is provided to prevent opening of the key container to an accessible position by hammer blows applied to the housing.

Abstract: Card for use in a security system having at least two rows of spaced apart metallic elements with a predetermined arrangement so that the metallic elements are encoded with a non-erasable code. An opaque material encases the metallic elements to form a card-like member and to make the metallic elements invisible to the human eye.Method for forming a card for use in a security system which comprises a metallic planar sheet and removing material from the sheet to provide a plurality of metallic elements arranged in at least two rows. At least portions of at least certain of the metallic elements are removed to place a unique code in the elements. The elements are then encased in an opaque material to form a card-like member and to conceal the metallic elements from the human eye.

Abstract: Electronic access card comprising a printed circuit board. A microprocessor is carried by the printed circuit board. A keyboard is carried by the printed circuit board and is connected to the microprocessor for inserting information into the microprocessor. A coil is carried by the printed circuit board and is coupled to the microprocessor for receiving information to be conveyed to the microprocessor and for transmitting information from the microprocessor. Visual display means is coupled to the microprocessor for visually displaying information which is carried in the microprocessor.

Abstract: Solenoid activation circuitry utilizing a high voltage for energizing a low voltage solenoid from a low voltage source of power comprising a capacitor having first and second terminals with the second terminal being connected to ground. A converter is provided having an input and an output. The input of the converter is adapted to be connected to the low voltage source of power and the output of the converter is connected to the first terminal of the capacitor. A device is provided for sensing the voltage on the first terminal of the capacitor to ascertain when the voltage on the first terminal of the capacitor has reached a predetermined high voltage which is substantially above that of the low voltage of the power source. A switch is provided and is adapted to be connected to the solenoid for causing the capacitor to discharge into the solenoid when the predetermined high voltage has been reached on the capacitor to overcome the initial air gap in the solenoid to move the solenoid to an actuated position.