Abstract: A method for entering input into a computing system includes the steps of: detecting input movements by means of a panel (3) including an array of sensors (5); processing the detected input movements by consulting a knowledge database (9) to identify a corresponding instruction signal for each detected input movement; and transmitting the instruction signal to the computing system. Also provided is an input system having a panel (3) including an array of sensors (5) for detecting input movements; a processor (8) for processing the detected input movements by consulting a knowledge database (9) to identify a corresponding instruction signal for each detected input movement; and a signal transmission means for transmitting the instruction signals to the computing system.

Abstract: A pipe coupling includes a coupling body 50 and swage ring 52 for urging over the coupling body 50 in order to secure pipes 108 together. The coupling body 50 includes a first main sealing tooth 50 and a second outboard sealing tooth 56. The swage ring 52 includes a kickdown device 101 which restores a loading force between the first main sealing tooth 50 and the pipe 108, which loading force may have been reduced due to sequential tooth engagement and pipe radial deformation.