Abstract: A modular sensor assembly for sensing conditions at a computer rack, such as environmental conditions. The sensor assembly includes an elongate flexible body, configured to attach to a computer rack, with a plurality of addressable sensors, disposed along the body and interconnected to a common connector wire. A connector wire lead is provided to interconnect the connector wire to a central system configured to receive and interpret data from the plurality of sensors relating to conditions associated with the computer rack.

Abstract: A plumbing screen is provided having an annular seal that is adapted to fittingly conform to the internal surface of a toilet drain. The annular seal circumscribes a central screen that provides free fluid communication down the toilet drain but provides physical impingement for obstructions. At least one contact switch is located in the outer seal wall and controls an annunciator module that will provide an audible alarm upon removing the contact between the switch and the toilet sidewall. This audible alarm will indicate tampering with or removal of the screen.

Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention is a method for collecting temperature data in a facility wherein the facility includes a plurality of systems. The method includes coupling a plurality of sensors to at least one of the plurality of systems, connecting each of the plurality of sensors to a central system and utilizing the central system to collect temperature data from each of the plurality of sensors.

Abstract: A control system for controlling airflow through a vent. The system includes a vent assembly having a frame. The frame includes an opening to allow air to flow through the frame. The vent assembly also includes a movable damper for variably restricting the fluid flow through the opening in the vent assembly, a motor for controlling movement of the damper, and a sensor for determining the position of the damper. In addition, a controller is provided to control the motor to vary the position of the damper to thereby vary the airflow through the opening in the vent assembly.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for sanitizing and recovering mail and other materials is disclosed. The apparatus is employed after a known or suspected biological attack or contamination event, such as anthrax. Multiple X-ray sources penetrate mail and other materials, and destroy the biological agents. The apparatus is taken to the location of the biological problem, as opposed to shipping contaminated materials to a fixed facility for recovery. Many safety and practical advantages result from this approach to bio-terrorism or to biological contamination events. The design of this apparatus leads to a self-cleaning feature. Airflow control prevents escape of toxic biological materials into the environment.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for sanitizing and recovering mail and other materials is disclosed. The apparatus is employed after a known or suspected biological attack or contamination event, such as anthrax. Multiple X-ray sources penetrate mail and other materials, and destroy the biological agents. The apparatus is taken to the location of the biological problem, as opposed to shipping contaminated materials to a fixed facility for recovery. Many safety and practical advantages result from this approach to bio-terrorism or to biological contamination events. The design of this apparatus leads to a self-cleaning feature. Airflow control prevents escape of toxic biological materials into the environment.

Abstract: A method in a computer system is disclosed for discovering host-based legacy screen assets. The system has a client, a server and a host, including a repository. The method comprises the steps of creating an application object comprising a collection of the legacy screen assets; and, creating a recognition file for storing constituent elements of the legacy screen assets. After this, a first stream of data representative of the legacy screen asset is received from the host in response to a request by the client for data fields. Next, the first data stream is parsed into constituent elements and stored in the recognition file and then the constituent elements are associated with the screen assets. The constituent elements of the first data stream are appended to the recognition file for the screen assets; and, then they are associated with data names that are stored in the repository, thereby creating a specification for each of said legacy screen assets.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for synchronizing JAVA with UML in a computer system executing a repository program. The method comprises the steps of determining if a previous revision of JAVA source exist, and if not; creating a new revision of the JAVA source. Next, the new revision is put in a “created” state and the new JAVA source is stored in the new revision. After this, the new revision is put in a “ready” state. A determination is next made if a previous revision of UML representation exist, and if not; a new revision of the UML representation is created. The new revision of the UML is then put in a “created” state; and, a UML representation of the JAVA source is created.

Abstract: A computer implemented-method for synchronizing JAVA in a UML in a computer system executing a repository program. The method comprises the steps of determining if a previous revision of UML representation exist, and if not; creating a new revision thereof. Next, the new revision is put in a “created” state and stored in a new UML representation in the UML revision. The UML revision is then put in a “ready” state. After this, a determination is made as to whether or not there are more UML classes/interfaces; and if there are, a JAVA revision ID is extracted from the UML class/interface. Another determination is made as to whether or not a JAVA revision exist, and if not; a new revision of JAVA source is created and put into a “created” state. JAVA source is then generated from a UML representation and stored in the new revision and put into a “ready” state. All of the steps are repeated until there are no more UML classes/interfaces.

Abstract: A method in a computer system is disclosed for discovering host-based legacy screen assets. The system has a client, a server and a host, including a repository. The method comprises the steps of creating an application object comprising a collection of the legacy screen assets; and, creating a recognition file for storing constituent elements of the legacy screen assets. After this, a first stream of data representative of the legacy screen asset is received from the host in response to a request by the client for data fields. Next, the first data stream is parsed into constituent elements and stored in the recognition file and then the constituent elements are associated with the screen assets. The constituent elements of the first data stream are appended to the recognition file for the screen assets; and, then they are associated with data names that are stored in the repository, thereby creating a specification for each of said legacy screen assets.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for representing JAVA in UML in a computer system executing a repository program. The method comprises the steps of determining if a file is a JAVA package or project. If it is, then determining if there is a JAVA subpackage not represented in UML, and if so; recursively creating UML subpackages representing each nested JAVA subpackage. If it is determined that the file is not a JAVA package or project, then the method creates UML files representing each JAVA source file.

Abstract: A computer system is disclosed which has data contained in a plurality of objects described by a model representing host-based application assets. The model is use in the development of business-centric applications. The computer system comprises a data storage means for storing said plurality of objects in the computer system and means for populating the plurality of objects with a specification for a particular host-based asset. The model comprises a hierarchy of classes defined for the computer system, and includes in part a user class representing properties unique to a particular user; a user access application class representing a privilege level that a user has to a particular application; an application class encapsulating a list of host-based assets and a list of users who have access to those assets; a common file class encapsulating those hostbased assets that belong to an application type; and, a database file class encapsulating a generalization of all persistent host-related data.

Abstract: A method in a computer system, having a client, a server and a host, is disclosed which provides access to host-based legacy screen applications. The method includes the steps of receiving a stream of data representative of the legacy screen application from the host in response to a request by the client for data fields. Next, the data stream is parsed into its constituent elements. The constituent elements are then matched with a recognition file for the screen application. The results of the preceding step are used for retrieving a type library, which stores field information for the screen application. After this, the constituent elements are associated with data names that are stored in the type library. Finally, field objects are created based on the information retrieved from the type library and stored in the server, thereby providing access to them by the client.

Abstract: A system and method in a computer system having coupled thereto a repository for storing data, which method is implemented by the computer system. The method encodes display, entry fields and static text of a screen application (screen data) into Host Reply Definition (HRD), Request (REQ) and recognition files, which are then stored in the repository. A graphical user interface program is used for building and transforming the HRD, REQ and files stored in the repository into components. Next, the HRD, REQ and recognition files are extracted from the repository and associated with the screen application. The attributes of these files are written into a type library, thereby forming the software components. After this, the recognition file is stored in a directory structure independent of the repository. Finally, the components are registered in a registry for recognition by other applications and components.

Abstract: The dual purpose data cartridge storage pack serves to accommodate both individual data cartridges as well as data cartridge magazines that serve to store a plurality of data cartridges. This architecture enables the user to use the data cartridge storage pack interchangeably to thereby accommodate varying quantities of data cartridges and data cartridge magazines without loss of cartridge storage space occasioned by the dedication of data cartridge storage racks for a single type of media element. The data cartridges are the industry standard IBM Magstar data cartridges that can be individually stored in a data cartridge storage pack or placed in the IBM Magstar data cartridge magazine. The present dual purpose data cartridge storage pack is equipped with a plurality of data cartridge storage locations, each of which is adapted to receive a single IBM Magstar data cartridge.