Abstract: A computer-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of a computer system, adapt the computer system to implement a method for displaying relative saturation of a computer disk system. The method includes visually displaying elements of the computer disk system in an infographic disk activity interface. The elements may include at least one of the group including at least one disk controller, at least one physical disk, at least one file, and at least one other files. The elements are visually linked using an arrangement of connectors defining respective data flow paths between the elements. Disk system activity along the data flow paths is visually indicated using static and/or dynamic infographic display elements.

Abstract: A computer-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by at least one processor of a computer system, adapt the computer system to implement a method for displaying relative saturation of a computer disk system. The method includes visually displaying elements of the computer disk system in an infographic disk activity interface. The elements may include at least one of the group including at least one disk controller, at least one physical disk, at least one file, and at least one other files. The elements are visually linked using an arrangement of connectors defining respective data flow paths between the elements. Disk system activity along the data flow paths is visually indicated using static and/or dynamic infographic display elements.

Abstract: A system and method for identification whereby owners of personal items of value can register against a unique identification number (UID) that is printed, etched or affixed to one or more items. Institutional lost and found offices, such as airline, airport, transit and hotels, and individual finders can use the inventive system to automatically reconcile the lost item by what of its UID and notify the owners or users through an online reporting system. The system and method supplements existing airport luggage tracking systems and more particularly pertains to a new luggage locating system for identification of lost items and a method of automatically identifying the owner of lost items.

Abstract: A system and method to securing a computer system from software viruses and other malicious code by intercepting attempts by the malicious code to write data to a storage medium. The invention intercepts the write access requests made by programs and verifies that the program is authorized to write before letting the write proceed. Authorization is determined by using the identity of the program as a query element into a database where permission values are stored. Depending on the presence or value of the permission value, write access is permitted or denied. Permission values can be set by the user, downloaded from a central server, or loaded into the central server by a group of users in order to collectively determine a permission value. The interception code can operate in kernel mode.

Abstract: A process for irrigation involves monitoring reclaimed water, and treating it when necessary. The reclaimed water is tested with monitors to obtain results for water quality characteristics, including: pH; residual chlorine; and, sodium. These results are inputted to a computerized data handling system for data collection, storage and analysis for comparison to predetermined acceptable ranges for water quality characteristic, and to show any deviation from said acceptable ranges. Either alarms are set off or treatment occurs or both, when deviations are observed. Treatment includes a dechlorination system to correct active chlorine, and, optionally, an oxidation system. There is also a reverse osmosis step for reduction of salts, such as sodium. Other monitors may include one or more of hardness; turbidity; alkalinity; conductivity and nitrates.

Abstract: The process for irrigation of a man-made landscaped area, such as a golf course, playing field or agricultural area, involves monitoring a sample of reclaimed water, a sample of soil containing reclaimed water, or both from a supply of reclaimed water, and treating it when necessary to avoid harmful effects to plantlife, and irrigating with the treated water via a subterranean distribution system. The sample is tested with monitors for water quality characteristics, including: total organic carbon compounds; pH; residual chlorine; chlorides; and, sodium. These results are inputted to a computerized data handling system for data collection, storage and analysis for comparison to predetermined acceptable ranges to show deviation from acceptable ranges. Either alarms are set off or treatment occurs or both, when deviations are observed. Treatment may include a dechlorination system, an oxidation system, reverse osmosis system. Other monitors may be for hardness; turbidity; alkalinity; conductivity and nitrates.

Abstract: An apparatus, which may have an adjustable length, and system for detecting items, such as weapons of mass destruction, in cargo shipping containers or other types of containers. The apparatus comprises one or more detection means and can be releasably secured to a container handling means, such as a crane spreader bar, a top pick, a top handler, a transtainer and a straddle carrier, bar and/or cargo container. Data from the detection means can be transmitted to a local processing system and/or a central processing system.

Abstract: A combination advertising and warning sign for mounting in a retail store to display promotional materials and warn of spills and other hazardous conditions includes a housing and a movable warning arm. The housing has a front cover removably hinged to a horizontal edge of a base member. The housing can take a closed position in which the cover and base form a closed cavity concealing the warning arm. When the housing is closed, a display region for mounting the promotional material is visible at a front exterior of the cover. The housing can be opened by pivoting the cover about the hinges. When the housing is open, warning indicia are revealed and the warning arm can be pivoted horizontally to an extended position substantially perpendicular to the housing. A switch-activated audio alarm disposed within the housing cavity can also be operated.

Abstract: The present invention is process for irrigation of a golf course, which involves monitoring reclaimed water, and treating it when necessary to avoid harmful effects to plantlife. The reclaimed water is tested with a plurality of monitors to obtain results for water quality characteristics, including: total organic carbon compounds; pH; residual chlorine; chlorides; and, sodium. These results are inputted to a computerized data handling system for data collection, storage and analysis for comparison to predetermined acceptable ranges for water quality characteristic, and to show any deviation from said acceptable ranges. Either alarms are set off or treatment occurs or both, when deviations are observed. Treatment includes a dechlorination system and an oxidation system to correct active chlorine and total organic compound levels, respectively. Other important monitors may be included for one or more of the following: hardness; turbidity; alkalinity; conductivity and nitrates.

Abstract: A notification system for reporting events occurring within a defined area being monitored thereby. The notification system includes a plurality of sensors installed at selected locations within the defined area and a sensor interface coupled to each of the sensors. The sensor interface periodically polls the sensors and stores status information received therefrom. Coupled to the sensor interface is a computer system for receiving and analyzing the stored status data. Upon determining from the status data that an event requiring issuance of a notification has occurred, the computer system issues a series of notifications for which each recipient of a notification receives a selected message regarding the event.

Abstract: A notification system for reporting events occurring within a defined area being monitored thereby. The notification system includes a plurality of sensors installed at selected locations within the defined area and a sensor interface coupled to each of the sensors. The sensor interface periodically polls the sensors and stores status information received therefrom. Coupled to the sensor interface is a computer system for receiving and analyzing the stored status data. Upon determining from the status data that an event requiring issuance of a notification has occurred, the computer system issues a series of notifications for which each recipient of a notification receives a selected message regarding the event.

Abstract: A flooding prevention device and a breakage prevention device for use with pressurized fluid systems are disclosed. The flooding prevention device includes a pipe with an interior passageway and a stopper located in the passageway, the stopper being adapted to seal the pipe whenever an accessory attached to the pipe is broken, thereby preventing fluid loss from the pressurized fluid system. The breakage prevention device includes a first pipe and a second pipe slidable within the first pipe, the sliding action accommodating pressure on or movement of components of the fluid system, thereby avoiding component breakage.

Abstract: An automatic control apparatus and method for sprinkling water over a predetermined area includes a control apparatus having first and second sensors disposed underground within the predetermined area, with the first sensor being disposed in a horizontal orientation immediately below the plant root level and the second sensor being disposed in a horizontal position a predetermined distance below the first sensor. The predetermined distance between the first and second sensors is selected to provide a measurement of the wilt-point moisture content of the type of soil found within the predetermined area. The first and second sensors are provided to measure the impedance of the soil therebetween, with the impedance being proportional to the moisture content of the soil. The output of the first and second sensors is compared with a predetermined electrical reference value established for the wilt-point moisture content of the type of soil found within the predetermined area.

Abstract: An alarm switch is mounted by means of a support for actuation by relative movement between the support and a member such as a door or window. Switches are carried by the support and an operating arm for the switches extends from the support and is adapted to be pulled a limited distance relative to the support for actuating the switches to complete an alarm circuit. Interengageable gripping members on the arm and the member pull the arm the limited distance relative to the support to actuate the switches when there is relative movement between the member and the support, and automatically disengage to free the member from the arm when the relative movement is greater than the limited distance. The gripping members are selectively disengageable to permit relative movement between the support and the member without actuating the alarm switch.