Abstract: The present general inventive concept is directed to a method and system to generate a power signal, including summing a non-inverted reference signal and an inverted feedback signal to output a non-inverted first summation signal, summing an inverted reference signal and a non-inverted feedback signal to output an inverted second summation signal, receiving the first summation signal at a non-inverted input of a differential power output driver, and the second summation signal at an inverted input of the differential power output driver, outputting a non-inverted power signal to a first terminal of an impedance load from a non-inverted output of the differential power output driver, and outputting an inverted power signal to a second terminal of the load from an inverted output of the differential power output driver, the non-inverted power signal also being used as the non-inverted feedback signal, and the inverted power signal also being used as the inverted feedback signal.

Abstract: One or more systems and computer-implemented methods are disclosed that provide recommendations that account for preferences of each user within a group of users, that leverage communities of users with similar interests when providing a recommendation for a user or a group of users, that allow for a user or a group of users to identify the attributes of a specific input as the basis for the input, and/or let a user or a group of users identify attributes as a starting point, or that must be included within recommended images or items, during one or more sessions for providing recommendations.

Abstract: The present general inventive concept is directed to a signal generation system, device, and method for meter testing, including a digital signal generator to generate an arbitrary digital test signal, a digital-to-analog converter to convert the arbitrary digital test signal to an analog test signal, a signal converter to convert the analog test signal to a differential pair of signals corresponding to the analog test signal, and a power signal generator including: an input module to receive the differential pair of signals; an amplifier to amplify the differential pair of test signals; and an output module to output an output differential pair of signals to a load, to feed back a proportional representation of the output differential pair of signals to the input module, and to receive the amplified differential pair of signals from the amplifier.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and user interfaces for controlling a bulk material baling system are provided. One embodiment of the invention relates to a user interface for controlling components of a tying system, providing a wire odometer that determines and displays real-time information on the use of consumables by the tying system, such as an amount of remaining wire. Embodiments of the wire odometer simultaneously monitor and display an amount of remaining wire on a wire carrier, and a corresponding number of straps remaining to be tied by the current wire carrier. Further embodiments of the user interface provide monitoring data and remaining-use expectancy indicators for individual system components. Additional embodiments of the user interface are configured to control various features of components of a combination tying system that straps bailed material with alternate tying heads, providing both wire strapping and plastic strapping capabilities.

Abstract: A power measurement system, including a voltage measurement circuit having a resistive network comprising first and second resistors connected in series on a first single substrate, and a feedback amplifier having an input in electrical communication with a point between the first and second resistors, and an output in electrical communication with the second resistor in a feedback configuration to output an attenuated voltage signal, and a transresistance current measurement circuit including a current transformer to transform an input primary current into a secondary current, a plurality of amplifiers configured in a cascading arrangement, and a feedback resistor configured in parallel with the cascaded amplifiers such that the combined gain of the cascaded amplifiers directs substantially all of the secondary current through the feedback resistor, wherein the system is selectively switchable between a voltage measurement mode and a current measurement mode.

Abstract: An analog signal conditioning device and method employing a multi-path feedback mechanism to actively minimize the error of the overall desired signal conditioning transfer function to produce a corrected output signal, initially and over temperature, by exploiting characteristics of resistances manufactured simultaneously on a common thermally conductive substrate.

Abstract: The present general inventive concept is directed to provide a saturation prevention method that utilizes transfer function modulation to continuously and precisely condition signals over more than four orders of magnitude from a signal source. To avoid signal conditioning error and large transient behavior due to range switching, continuous conditioning of all ranges without saturation over the entire large input dynamic range is employed. The use of transimpedance amplifiers in an example embodiment induces negligible loading on the signal source such that the integrity of the original signal is fully maintained, enabling precise signal conditioning. The ratio of gain to input impedance with a transimpedance amplifier is orders of magnitude larger than other typical methods of signal conditioning, making these amplifiers optimum for the saturation prevention method.

Abstract: An article identifier or code including at least one photo-responsive dye and a method of encoding or embedding information in same. A reader device for decoding or extracting information in an article identifier or code and verifying or authenticating that information and the associated extraction and authentication methods.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and user interfaces for controlling a bulk material baling system are provided. One embodiment of the invention relates to a user interface for controlling components of a tying system, providing a wire odometer that determines and displays real-time information on the use of consumables by the tying system, such as an amount of remaining wire. Embodiments of the wire odometer simultaneously monitor and display an amount of remaining wire on a wire carrier, and a corresponding number of straps remaining to be tied by the current wire carrier. Further embodiments of the user interface provide monitoring data and remaining-use expectancy indicators for individual system components. Additional embodiments of the user interface are configured to control various features of components of a combination tying system that straps bailed material with alternate tying heads, providing both wire strapping and plastic strapping capabilities.

Abstract: An article identifier or code including at least one photo-responsive dye and a method of encoding or embedding information in same. A reader device for decoding or extracting information in an article identifier or code and verifying or authenticating that information and the associated extraction and authentication methods.

Abstract: An article identifier or code including at least one photo-responsive dye and a method of encoding or embedding information in same. A reader device for decoding or extracting information in an article identifier or code and verifying or authenticating that information and the associated extraction and authentication methods.

Abstract: Mechanisms for validating the authenticity of an item. A reader device records authentication data that is obscured in a label. The authentication data is provided to a remote authentication server via a network. The reader device receives, from the remote authentication server, an authentication response based on the authentication data. Based at least in part on the authentication response, the reader device displays an indication that identifies whether the item is authentic.

Abstract: An article identifier or code including at least one photo-responsive dye and a method of encoding or embedding information in same. A reader device for decoding or extracting information in an article identifier or code and verifying or authenticating that information and the associated extraction and authentication methods.

Abstract: A system and method for information display based on a family of display screens for displaying information derived from numerous data sources. Each display screen includes function controls as well as indicator controls. The function controls link a first level display screen to subsidiary display screens. A capacity is provided for saving defined display screen formats and for generating a custom display screen based on function controls which were previously defined in defined display screens. Also disclosed is a method of using a family of display screens for managing access to information and displaying that information.

Abstract: A system and method for information display based on a family of display screens for displaying information derived from numerous data sources. Each display screen includes function controls as well as indicator controls. The function controls link a first level display screen to subsidiary display screens. A capacity is provided for saving defied display screen formats and for generating a custom display screen based on function controls which were previously defined in defied display screens. Also disclosed is a method of using a family of display screens for managing access to information and displaying that information.

Abstract: A system and method for information display based on a family of display screens for displaying information derived from numerous data sources including intermediate datasources. Each display screen includes function controls as well as indicator controls. The function controls link a first level display screen to subsidiary display screens. A capacity is provided for saving defined display screen formats and for generating a custom display screen based on function controls which were previously defined in defined display screens. Also disclosed is a method of using a family of display screens for managing access to information and displaying that information.

Abstract: There is provided a package for displaying and mailing media items such as CD's. The package is made from a unitary blank of foldable paperboard and includes a plurality of panels that when the package is formed has a generally rectangular configuration. A second panel and a third panel are foldable under a first panel and a second panel to form the package. Attached to and extending from the first and fourth panels is a pair of pop-up panels abutting each other along a common fold line integral with the first and fourth panels. A semi-circular slit is made in one of the pop-up panels providing a platform for attaching the CD hub thereto. The pop-up display package may also include a tear strip for sealing the package for mailing. In another embodiment a package is formed from a blank having a plurality of panels in a generally rectangular configuration. A first panel is formed and connected along a fold line to a second panel which is in turn formed with and connected along a fold line to a third panel.