Abstract: A generalized configurator software system provides separate building and executing of software-based configuration definitions from which any of a wide variety of articles may be specified or configured. For example, the configuration definitions may relate to various features or components that may be selected for or incorporated into or used to select or specify any type of article, including a personal computer, an automobile, a construction project (e.g., a bathroom remodel or a multistory structure), etc. The configuration definitions are stored in a definitions database and are built or constructed by a set-up user from a generalized configurator data structure or framework that may include any or all of variables, items, formulas, and assemblies. The variables, items, formulas, and assemblies are specified to represent the generic features or components that may be selected for one or more articles, and also include operating logic for selecting specific ones of the features or components.

Abstract: A method of scaling a three-dimensional model (100) into a scaled three-dimensional model (108) in a dimension which is related with depth which method is based on properties of human visual perception. The method is based on discrimination or distinguishing between relevant parts of the information represented by the three-dimensional model for which the human visual perception is sensitive and in irrelevant parts of the information represented by the three-dimensional model for which the human visual perception is insensitive. Properties of the human visual perception are e.g. sensitivity to a discontinuity in a signal representing depth and sensitivity to a difference of luminance values between neighboring pixels of a two-dimensional view of the three-dimensional model.

Abstract: A system for predicting a travel time for a traffic route is disclosed. The traffic route comprises one or more road segments. A predicted travel time for each of those segments is calculated based, in part, on traffic speed data for each of the one or more road segments.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing a right ventricular dysfunction of a subject. The method includes measuring a right intraventricular pressure waveform in the subject over at least one cardiac cycle, extracting a ventricular parameter indicative of a right ventricular function from the measured right intraventricular pressure waveform, and establishing a diagnosis at least in part on a basis of the ventricular parameter.

Abstract: AC and/or DC testing of an optoelectronic device at the wafer level. In one example embodiment, a method of testing one or more devices at a wafer level includes generating a test signal; supplying the test signal to a single device on a wafer; providing an output of the single device to each of a plurality of devices on the wafer by way of a common electrical connection between the single device and the plurality of devices; providing an output of each of the plurality of devices to a corresponding return connection by way of electrical connections between the plurality of devices and the plurality of return connections; and receiving return currents from each of the return connections.

Abstract: A position sensing system includes a probe adapted to be introduced into a body cavity of a subject. The probe includes a magnetic field transducer and at least one probe electrodes. A control unit is configured to measure position coordinates of the probe using the magnetic field transducer. The control unit also measures an impedance between the at least one probe electrodes and one or more points on a body surface of the subject. Using the measured position coordinates, the control unit calibrates the measured impedance.

Abstract: A scaffolding shelter having at least one wall and at least partially enclosing a scaffolding made of scaffolding sections. The scaffolding shelter comprises a plurality of self-supporting wall panels, each wall panel defining edges and being adapted to form at least a portion of a wall of the scaffolding shelter; and connectors adapted to provide engagement of the wall panels side by side, and one atop another; whereby the width and the height of the wall is adaptable by adjoining and superposing the wall panels side by side and one above another, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display. Additionally, the moveable assembly may include a plurality of stacked ball-and-socket assemblies.

Abstract: Apparatus for tracking an object includes a position transducer, which is adapted to be fixed to the object. The position transducer includes a digital microcontroller, which includes a plurality of output pins, and which is operative to generate an alternating digital output at a selected frequency on at least one of the output pins. At least one transmit antenna is coupled directly to the at least one of the output pins, so that the at least one antenna transmits a magnetic field at the selected frequency responsively to the alternating digital output. A field sensor senses the magnetic field and generates a signal responsively thereto. A processor receives and processes the signal in order to determine coordinates of the position transducer.

Abstract: An oral composition is provided covering one or more cationic active ingredients and a cationic-compatible inorganic particulate having a porous surface that is substantially inert to the cationic active ingredient. The oral composition also has a cationic-compatible surfactant system and a carrier that is stable in the presence of the cationic active ingredient. The oral composition can be rpvioded in a dual tube or dingle tube form, if desired.

Abstract: Language learning systems and methods may be provided. An interactive lesson module may be provided. The interactive lesson module may be configured to provide an interactive language lesson that prompts a user to repeat, translate, or define words or phrases, or to provide words corresponding to images, at a controllable difficulty level. An interactive social simulation module may be provided. The interactive social simulation module may be configured to provide an interactive environment that requires the user to use the language to communicate with a virtual character to achieve a goal at a controllable difficulty level. A learner model module may be provided. The learner model may be configured to control the difficulty level of the interactive language lesson and the interactive social simulation based on a lesson progress report and a simulation progress report.

Abstract: A driver warning device which serves to warn the driver when a safety-critical condition of the vehicle is reached. A warning is issued only if such issuance is to take place in accordance with a user profile. This avoids unnecessary warnings from being issued to a driver, which could reduce the acceptance of the warning system on the part of the driver.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intramedullary nail (1) having a proximal half (2), a distal half (3) adapted for insertion into the medullary canal, and a central axis (4), whereby the distal half (3) includes three transverse bores (5, 6, 7) suitable for receiving locking screws (10). The distal half (3) is provided with a proximal transverse bore (5) having a bore axis (15), a central transverse bore (6) having a bore axis (16), and a distal transverse bore (7) having a bore axis (17) spaced along the central axis (4). The bore axis (16) of the central transverse bore (6), which extends between the proximal transverse bore (5) and the distal transverse bore (7), is spaced at a shortest distance “a” from the bore axis (15) of the proximal transverse bore (5), and at a shortest distance “b” from the bore axis (17) of the distal transverse bore (7), where a?b.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a tag includes the steps of applying a first patterned adhesive to the surface of the substrate and applying a first electrically conductive foil to the first patterned adhesive. A portion of the first electrically conductive foil not adhered to the first patterned adhesive is removed and a second patterned adhesive is applied to a portion of a surface area of the tag. A preformed second electrically conductive foil is applied to the second patterned adhesive to adhere the second electrically conductive foil to the surface of the substrate and portions of the first and second electrically conductive foils are electrically coupled to each other to form a tag circuit. A second patterned adhesive can be disposed between the first and second electrically conductive foils.

Abstract: An Interior vehicle lamp designed to be detachable (23) from its main body (21), while at the same time providing the same features that the actual vehicle interior lamp provides. Because this is detachable, it also can be used to illuminate all the places that the user wants. The limitations are according to the cable length in the corded version (23A) and in the battery version (23B) by the battery life outside the main body. Another part of this invention is a hands free set (117) which is designed to provide a long range of lamp (23) positions: the lamp (23) can be moved along the rail (122) and at the same time rotated in the axle (120). When it is fixed, the design allows the user to remove the detachable lamp (23) and replace it again in the main body (21). Almost all the parts can be made from extruded plastic, except electrical connections, cables etc.

Abstract: A disk clamp for securing a data storage disk to the hub of a spindle motor in a disk drive prevents the migration of lubricant into sensitive areas of the disk drive. The problem of lubrication migration due to the use and presence of fastener lubricant is resolved by using a rib on a composite disk clamp. The rib strengthens the clamp structure and has a sealing ring. The ring has a semi-circular sectional profile with a flat surface that is used to bond the ring to the rib. The ring has elastic properties that compensate for hub vibration to isolate the disk clamp from the hub, and also provides damping between the hub and the disk clamp.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fabricating a high performance reflective material for use on scintillator elements in a computed tomograph (CT) imaging device. Adjacent scintillator elements are separated by gaps filled with a reflective coating layer. In one embodiment, the reflective coating layer consists of a surface level coating layer, an adhesion layer, a metallic reflective layer, and a top layer consisting of either a barrier coating layer or a polymeric encapsulant, or both. In another embodiment, the metallic reflective coating layer is applied to the scintillator element via an electroless metal deposition process utilizing a reducing agent and a metal complex. The CT reflectors formed by either embodiment have improved light output, minimized cross talk, higher geometric efficiency, and decreased performance degradation as compared with current CT reflectors that utilize organic binders and titanium dioxide fillers is achieved.

Abstract: Track and track/vehicle analyzers for determining geometric parameters of tracks, determining the relation of tracks to vehicles and trains, analyzing the parameters in real-time, and communicating corrective measures to various control mechanisms are provided. In one embodiment, the track analyzer includes a track detector and a computing device. In another embodiment, the track/vehicle analyzer includes a track detector, a vehicle detector, and a computing device. In other embodiments, the track/vehicle detector also includes a communications device for communicating with locomotive control computers in lead units, locomotive control computers in helper units, and a centralized control office. Additionally, methods for determining and communicating optimized control, lubrication, and steering strategies are provided. The analyzers improve operational safety and overall efficiency, including fuel efficiency, vehicle wheel wear, and track wear, in railroad systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tire having at least one component (e.g. tread) of a rubber composition comprised of a composite of styrene/butadiene elastomer and functionalized styrene/butadiene elastomer containing an internal silanol and/or siloxy group therein with pendent silanol and/or alkoxy groups of a polymodal (e.g. bimodal) molecular weight distribution and a dispersion therein of silica aggregates of which a portion thereof contain a plurality of hydroxyl groups on their surface in a form of geminal hydroxyl groups. In one aspect, said silica aggregates may be pre-treated to reduce said hydroxyl groups on their surface prior to blending with said silanol and/or siloxy functionalized elastomer.