Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for the validation of a true browsing user on a website is disclosed. The invention allows for the collection of data regarding the evolving threat landscape created by online attackers. The system and method fingerprint user behavior to detect differences between a local user, a remote/foreign user, and an automated script. The system then covertly transmits that information back to a financial institution client without giving online attackers the opportunity to notice such transmittal. Certain embodiments of the invention also correspond with the browsing user to validate their identity. The claimed system and method proactively reveal attackers and attack ploys, additionally enabling institutions and security consultants to adapt to attacks in an automated fashion.

Abstract: A method for determining if a web browser is being operated by a human or a non-human agent, based on analysis of certain aspects of how a user interacts with a webpage. By placing a code snippet into the code of a webpage prior to a given user accessing that webpage, one is able to evaluate the user's actions in order to predict the type of user. The predictions are made by acquiring information on how the user loads, navigates, and interacts with the webpage and comparing that information with statistics taken from a control group. Performance metrics from all webpages containing similar code elements are compiled by analysis servers and made available to the operator of a webpage through a variety of reporting mediums. By compiling such performance metrics, the method helps combat and prevent malicious automated traffic directed at advertisements and other aspects of a given webpage.

Abstract: An arm retainer for supporting a patient's arm at a desired position on an articulatable support assembly secured to an operating table. The arm retainer includes a rigid arm tray (11) having a connection stud (12) protruding from the bottom side of the tray (11) for connecting the tray to the articulatable support assembly, and the tray (11) is provided with a pair of spaced openings (16) for securement of a disposable arm support liner (10) to the tray. The arm support liner (10) is comprised of a sheet of malleable material (13) with a soft engagement surface (14) for skin contact with the patient and is provided with a predetermined cut configuration for wrapping the malleable liner (10) about the patient's arm for retention of the arm therein. The line (10) has two spaced foldout tabs (17) aligned with the corresponding tray openings (16) for securing the liner to the tray (11) by folding the tabs (17) through respective of the openings (16) and thereafter against the bottom side of the tray.

Abstract: A portable projection and display system can include a frame assembly having one or more folding trusses, a counterweight bar arranged on a rearward bottom portion of the frame to help provide a stable base, and an adjustable boom. A projector can be mounted on one end of an adjustable boom. The boom can be configured to be capable of adjusting a distance between the projector and the display screen. The boom can be mounted to the frame with a hinged connection to permit it to act as a lever to raise and lower the projector. An adjustable boom bar can further be provided. The adjustable boom bar can be attached to an end of the boom opposite the projector such that adjustment of the boom bar raises and lowers the projector via a lever action about a fulcrum.

Abstract: A system and method for receiving information from a caller without the information being accessed by an agent handling the call. A call is received and routed to an agent, who may be remote. When predetermined information (e.g., credit card number, social security number) is to be provided by the caller, an IVR (Interactive Voice Response) unit or media server is bridged into the call. The caller's input is received by the IVR unit, but not by the agent. If the information is entered as DTMF tones, those tones may be muted or altered for the agent. The agent's voice connection may remain open, however, to receive and answer questions from the caller. If the information is provided verbally, the audio connection to the agent may be muted. The agent is signaled when the information is complete, at which time the IVR unit is disconnected and the call proceeds normally.

Abstract: A general purpose analytical system combining experimental data with a computational simulation or virtual computer model allowing for the solution of unknowns. As illustrated in the chemical examples provided herein, this constitutes a general description for a new type of analytical system that is especially useful for determining experimental unknowns by virtue of analysis involving virtual models or simulations of experiments.

Abstract: A method for characterizing the three-dimensional surface structure of molecules, particularly proteins and protein complexes, employing mass spectrometric analysis, an electrospray ionization (ES) source, a novel data interpretation process that utilizes comparisons of particular binding constants (KB) and heats of formation (?Hf), and computational feedback modeling.

Abstract: A marine locator device including: a light section including a visible light emitter and an infrared light emitter; a communication device operable to broadcast an information signal; a controller operable to communicate with and control the light section and the communication device; a power supply electrically connected with the light section, the communication device, positioning system, and a controller; and a positioning system configured to determine geographic coordinates of the device, wherein the controller is operable to communicate with and control the positioning system and to incorporate the geographic coordinates into the information signal.

Abstract: A system and method including a local network formed of a plurality of identification devices that are operable to initiate communication with other identification devices to form the local network and are further operable to poll other identification devices, each identification device in wireless communication with at least one other identification device such that each identification device is capable of direct or indirect communication with other identification devices in the network. A gateway in wireless communication with the local network can allow direct or indirect communication between the gateway and each identification device in the local network. A central shipment controller can be configured to communicate with the gateway and is operable to receive data from and transmit data to the local network via the gateway. Each identification device can include a local device controller operable to switch the identification device between device operating states.

Abstract: A stator having electromagnetic poles that face an interior or center of a generally circular lamination of the stator includes coils that are encapsulated in epoxy. The outer surface of the epoxy and the outer surface of a laminate of the stator are in combination cylindrical. A method of manufacture includes providing a stator laminate having poles that face the center of the stator laminate. Coils that have been situated in the laminate are axially compressed such that the height of the coils, both on an upper and lower side, is axially decreased relative to the laminate. The stator is then situated into a mold. An epoxy resin is then applied to the mold resulting in the encasement or encapsulation of the upper and lower portions of the coils in epoxy. Epoxy encapsulation of the coils helps protect the stator from damage. The epoxy may also help dissipate heat from the coils.

Abstract: An external casing having a modular design for encasing a variety of hardware peripherals within an interior compartment formed by releasably engaging upper and lower halves that receive an interchangeable interface panel and allow the passage of air above and below the peripheral, thereby eliminating the need for a cooling fan internal of the casing.

Abstract: An improved electrospray ionization (ESI) system source and method is presented including an electrospray ionization source for introducing an ionized molecular sample into a mass spectrometer for analysis. The ESI source is constructed in the configuration of a probe that makes use of a standard 0.5 inch (13 mm) vacuum lock commonly found on conventional mass spectrometers. The ESI probe comprises a desolvation tube, a voltage source for applying a voltage to the desolvation tube, a resistance coil for heating the desolvation tube, a sensor for measuring the temperature of the desolvation tube, a skimmer positioned downstream of the desolvation tube for directing the ions to the lens stack of the mass spectrometer, a voltage source for applying a voltage to the skimmer, a spacer lens positioned upstream of the skimmer for focusing the ions prior to their entering the skimmer, and an evacuable dielectric encasement for housing the components of the probe assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a digital, non-algorithmic method of compressing data. Data representing the addresses and values of pixels in an array are compressed. A first matrix is produced. The addresses of the first matrix are isomorphic with the range of possible pixel values, with one address corresponding to one pixel value. Same-valued pixels in the array are counted and each count is entered or tallied in the address of the first matrix corresponding to the value. One second matrix is generated for each pixel value actually present in the array. The addresses of the array and the second matrices are isomorphic. A binary "1" is placed in each address of each second matrix which corresponds to the address of the array having a pixel with the value to which the second matrix corresponds. The generated matrices represent very high data compression of 99% or higher. The first and second matrices may be transmitted, following which the array may be reconstructed therefrom.

Abstract: An improved radon detector has an enclosed housing with a removeable cap to provide a chamber within which a detector member is mounted for detecting the impact of alpha particle emissions from radon gas entering the chamber through apertures formed in the cap. The detector member has at least one planar surface for detecting the emissions and is supported within the chamber to orient the planar detection surface in a generally vertical plane parallel to the central axis of the upstanding enclosed wall which positions the detection surface in parallel opposition to preferably the major portion of the enclosing wall on which radioactive decay products from radon are deposited.