Abstract: A battery cell comprising a flexible housing, a first and second electrode, an electrolyte and at least one seal region. The flexible housing includes a perimeter seal at which the housing is sealed around its perimeter. The first and second electrode each comprise a first region and a second region protruding from the first region, wherein the first and second regions of the first and second electrodes are situated within the flexible housing. The electrolyte is situated between the first region of the first electrode and the first region of the second electrode. The first regions of the first and second electrodes and the electrolyte are arranged to define an electrochemical zone housed within the flexible housing. The second regions of the first and second electrodes protrude from the electrochemical zone. The at least one seal region comprises a region in which internal surfaces of the flexible housing are sealed together.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of facilitating managing facilities for patients, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the method comprises receiving an identifier from a first device, analyzing the identifier, retrieving clinical data and patient data based on the analyzing, analyzing the clinical data and the patient data, determining a patient characteristic based on the analyzing of the clinical data and the patient data, identifying a second facility based on the determining, transmitting the second facility to a second device, initiating a timer based on the transmitting, generating an indication corresponding to a response receivable from the second device prior to the expiring of the timer, determining a primary second facility of the second facility based on the generating of the indication, generating referral data of the patient based on the determining of the primary second facility, and transmitting the referral data to a primary third device.

Abstract: A remotely-controlled animal release device for releasing a dog from a chain to chase off intruders. The remotely-controlled animal release device includes a support assembly including a support member; a catch assembly in communication with the support member for releaseably retaining an animal with up to 300 pounds of tension; and an actuating assembly in communication with the catch assembly for releasing the animal from a restraint.

Abstract: A remotely-controlled animal release device for releasing a dog from a chain to chase off intruders. The remotely-controlled animal release device includes a support assembly including a support member; a catch assembly in communication with the support member for releaseably retaining an animal with up to 300 pounds of tension; and an actuating assembly in communication with the catch assembly for releasing the animal from a restraint.

Abstract: Systems and methods include determining whether a parameter of a hogel beam, from a set of hogel beams, is within one or more thresholds. The one or more thresholds are based at least in part on one or more parameters of a first set of hogel beams. In response to the parameter being outside of the one or more thresholds, new values are determined for the parameter based at least in part on one or more parameters from a second set of hogel beams.

Abstract: Time implementation feature for video games. The time feature employs a synchronic construct of time for use in a computer software program, including a video game. The synchronic construct of time comprises assigning to each action in the game a specific number of synchronic timekeeping units. The number of synchronic timekeeping units assigned to an action may approximate how long the action might take in real time and/or may be used to weight the importance of the action. The invention can be implemented via a stand-alone computing system or such a system interconnected with other platforms or data stores by a network, such as a corporate intranet, a local area network, or the Internet.

Abstract: Help implementation feature for video games. A two-tiered approach for offering guidance and assistance to the user of a computer software program. Event-generated help is activated when the user first initiates an event within the video game software program. Context-sensitive help is always available to the user but remains inactive until help is requested by the user. The event-generated help and context-sensitive help act in tandem to fully support the user at all times during game play. The invention can be implemented via a stand-alone computing system or such a system interconnected with other platforms or data stores by a network, such as a corporate intranet, a local area network, or the Internet.

Abstract: Pulse reverse electrolysis of acid copper solutions is used for applying copper to printing cylinders, especially gravure printing cylinders. The plating composition generally comprising copper ions, counter ions, chloride ions, a polyalkylene glycol, and a bath-soluble divalent sulfur compound. The benefits include an improved thickness distribution of the copper electrodeposited on the plated article, reduced metal waste, reduced plating times and increased production capacity.

Abstract: Pulse reverse electrolysis of acid copper solutions is used for applying copper deposits of a controlled hardness for applications such as producing printing cylinders. The benefits include improved production capacity. Hardness of the deposit is controlled by varying at least one factor selected from the group consisting of (i) cathodic pulse time, (ii) anodic pulse time, (iii) cathodic pulse current density, and (iv) anodic pulse current density. Preferably the ratio of cathodic pulse time to anodic pulse time is varied.

Abstract: In a signalling network employing the SS7 signalling protocol, it is known to use masks to mine CDR stores in order to obtain data for analysis in respect of a particular customer of a communications network associated with the signalling network. However, the use of masks to mine the CDRs can result in the retrieval of unwanted CDRs or the omission of relevant CDRs. The present invention therefore provides a call monitoring apparatus that receives a CDR and accesses a reference database, comprising a list of customers and respective telephone numbers, in order to identify an association between the CDR and a given customer. Consequently, speed and efficiency of analysis of CDRs is increased.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for collecting bank account information from an individual and authenticating the individual prior to allow the bank account to receive an electronic fund transfer, comprising providing a website; allowing the individual to obtain a password protected user account at the website; allowing the individual to sign on at the website using credentials previously obtained; allowing the individual to enter banking information to which funds will be transferred; delivering application forms with a unique bar-coded identifier over the internet to the individual: receiving and storing the application forms after being completed by the individual via a fax and linking the bar coded identifier with the individual's payee record; visually comparing by at least first and second customer support representatives information provided on the forms with information provided at step d) to verify the identity of the individual; and validating payment to the individual if the individual's identity is

Abstract: Pulse reverse electrolysis of acid copper solutions is used for applying copper deposits of a controlled hardness for applications such as producing printing cylinders. The benefits include improved production capacity. Hardness of the deposit is controlled by varying at least one factor selected from the group consisting of (i) cathodic pulse time, (ii) anodic pulse time, (iii) cathodic pulse current density, and (iv) anodic pulse current density. Preferably the ratio of cathodic pulse time to anodic pulse time is varied.

Abstract: Pulse reverse electrolysis of acid copper solutions is used for applying copper to printing cylinders, especially gravure printing cylinders. The plating composition generally comprising copper ions, counter ions, chloride ions, a polyalkylene glycol, and a bath-soluble divalent sulfur compound. The benefits include an improved thickness distribution of the copper electrodeposited on the plated article, reduced metal waste, reduced plating times and increased production capacity.

Abstract: A high-performance, adaptive and scalable system for distributing streaming media, in which processing into a plurality of output formats is controlled in a real-time distributed manner, and which further incorporates processing improvements relating to workflow management, video acquisition and video preprocessing. The processing system may be used as part of a high-speed content delivery system in which such streaming media processing is conducted at the edge of the network, allowing video producers to supply improved live streaming experience to multiple simultaneous users independent of the users' individual viewing device, network connectivity, bit rate and supported streaming formats. Methods by which such system may be used to commercial advantage are also described.

Abstract: The invention enables rapid omnidirectional navigation of hierarchical networks that contain compressed image information. A user agent advantageously joins units of map information using expanded higher-level map information, responsively to or in anticipation of user navigational actions such as downward level-jumping, lateral navigation, and scaling. The user agent positions lower-level units of map information using reference points which are expanded relative to corresponding higher-level points, reflecting an expansion of available area between levels.

Abstract: In a signalling network employing the SS7 signalling protocol, it is known to use masks to mine CDR stores in order to obtain data for analysis in respect of a particular customer of a communications network associated with the signalling network. However, the use of masks to mine the CDRs can result in the retrieval of unwanted CDRs or the omission of relevant CDRs. The present invention therefore provides a call monitoring apparatus that receives a CDR and accesses a reference database, comprising a list of customers and respective telephone numbers, in order to identify an association between the CDR and a given customer. Consequently, speed and efficiency of analysis of CDRs is increased.

Abstract: A refrigerator unit provided with a control means comprising a plurality of valves, the control means comprising a unitary valve manifold made as a one piece casting having said valves operatively mounted thereon.