Abstract: A method of compatibilizing an anionic polymer with cationic materials, which comprises complexing a cationic material with a compatible anionic complexing agent before combining the complexed cationic material with an anionic polymer. A composition comprising an anionic polymer and a complexed cationic material and a composition, such as a coating, containing an anionic polymer and a cationic material complexed with an anionic complexing agent.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing closed-loop beam pointing of a narrow beam at each one of a plurality of target nodes of a communication network, in accordance with a TDMA multiplexing scheme. The invention employs a process similar to coning to obtain a plurality of scan points for each target node. A signal strength of a signal received from each node is recorded and used by the invention to determine an optimal pointing direction relative to each node. This optimal pointing direction is updated repeatedly as each of the target nodes is scanned. The invention provides the accuracy of closed loop beam pointing to be employed with TDMA communication links, which in turn allows using larger PAA's with narrow beams, and thereby permitting higher data transfer rates to be realized over each communication link.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing closed loop power control for RF transmissions over a plurality of TDMA links. A data file including of the power level and time interval for each transmission from a given primary node to each one of a plurality of secondary nodes in a TDMA network is maintained in a buffer. Power level correction messages are transmitted by each secondary node back to the primary node indicating a power correction needed to maintain closure of a communication link with a given secondary node. The power level of subsequent transmissions from the primary node are modified such that only that amount of power needed to maintain closure of the link with each secondary node is used. Time stamp information from each secondary node is also used to update the buffer to ensure that power level corrections are being accurately applied.

Abstract: A method of compatibilizing an anionic polymeric rheology modifier with cationic ingredients, which comprises complexing a cationic ingredient with an anionic complexing agent before combining the complexed cationic ingredient with an anionic rheology modifier. A composition comprising an anionic polymeric rheology modifier and a complexed cationic ingredient and a personal care or a household composition containing an anionic rheology modifier and a cationic ingredient complexed with an anionic complexing agent.

Abstract: A method for automated technical support in a computer network having a client machine, and at least one server from which live help is available. The method begins in response to entry by a user of a problem area and description. In response, a diagnostic map is executed to explore the user's machine and the problem description. The map returns a self-help search string that, upon execution in a search engine, is expected to return relevant search results. The search string may then be executed to facilitate a guided self-help session.

Abstract: 4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-ylmethyl)-N-[4-methyl-3-(4-pyridin-3-yl)pyrimidin-2-ylamino)phenyl]-benzamide of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be used in the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumours.

Abstract: The device and method prevents a robot from carrying two blanks stuck together i.e., a double blank, from being transported storage station to a workstation. Suction cups on the robot arm grip the blank. The robot transports the blank to a double blank separation station, which has suction cups facing the opposite side of the blank. If the blank is a double blank, the opposing force from the suction cups pulls the blanks apart. The robot carries the separated single blank to the workstation. Instead of returning to the storage station to obtain another blank, the robot returns to the double blank separation station to pick up the separated blank that remained there.

Abstract: The Shoes with Interchangeable Shoe Covers is a shoe cover system for Clog and Loafer type shoes that allow you to change the appearance of the shoes as desired. The shoe covers allow the wearer to partially change the top and side appearance of a pair of shoes to different colors, shapes, prints, designs, textures or styles. The covers provide a fast and inexpensive way to match the shoes to a varied wardrobe in just a few seconds.

Abstract: A method for reducing interference in a mobile network in which a node A is to establish a proposed wireless link with node B. The method includes: (a) determining a node E that transmits on a frequency equal to a frequency of the proposed link between node A and node B and which can transmit to a node D; (b) determining an effective gain of an antenna on node D with respect to interference from the proposed link between node A and node B, assuming an X-percentile beam criterion selected in accordance with a desired self-interference limit; (c) estimating a carrier intensity arriving at node D from node E; (d) determining a ratio of node E to node D carrier to potential interference from node A; and (e) conditioning establishment of the proposed link between node A and node B upon the determined ratio.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a time division multiple access (TDMA) network backbone comprising a plurality of nodes interconnected by links. Each node has receive antennas and transmit antennas for communicating radio frequency (RF) bursts, and a node control for communicating node information. The receive antennas are operated in accordance with TDMA receiving slots and the transmit antennas are operated in accordance with TDMA transmit slots. A timing reference subsystem provides timing signals for the nodes for efficiently utilizing the transmission links formed between given nodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides which comprise an amino acid sequence consisting of a mutated functional Abl kinase domain, said mutated functional kinase domain being resistant to inhibition of its tyrosine kinase activity by N-[4-methyl-3-(4-pyridin-3-yl-pyrimidin-2-ylamino)-phenyl]-4-(4-methyl-piperazin-1-ylmethyl)-benzamide or a salt thereof, to the use of such polypeptides to screen for compounds which inhibit the tyrosine kinase activity of such polypeptides, to nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides, to recombinant vectors and host cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules and to the use of such nucleic acid molecules in the production of such polypeptides for use in screening for compounds which inhibit the tyrosine kinase activity of such polypeptides.

Abstract: A method for automated technical support in a computer network having a client machine, and at least one server from which live help is available. The method begins initiates a guided self-help session in response to entry by a user of a problem area and description. During the self-help session, the user is provided with an option to escalate to live help. If the user exercises that option, the system automatically provides a support engineer at the server with a data stream summarizing the self-help session. During the live help, the support engineer may then repeat a portion of the user's self-help session, view information generated during that session, and/or execute certain actions with respect to the user's machine, all from the engineer's desktop.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing closed loop power control for RF transmissions over a plurality of TDMA links. A data file including of the power level and time interval for each transmission from a given primary node to each one of a plurality of secondary nodes in a TDMA network is maintained in a buffer. Power level correction messages are transmitted by each secondary node back to the primary node indicating a power correction needed to maintain closure of a communication link with a given secondary node. The power level of subsequent transmissions from the primary node are modified such that only that amount of power needed to maintain closure of the link with each secondary node is used. Time stamp information from each secondary node is also used to update the buffer to ensure that power level corrections are being accurately applied.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for simulating a mobile network having node based phased array antennas communicating through TDMA and non-TDMA links, and the network being operated under a user specified data-traffic model. The invention applies link censoring to links for avoiding self-interference. The invention computes and outputs selected network parameters. The invention facilitates simulation of prototype network designs and network performance analysis under user specified operating conditions.

Abstract: A method for reducing a signal-to-noise ratio requirement in a time division multiple access (TDMA) link of a mobile network. The network includes a first node and a second node. The method includes receiving at the first node, an initial TDMA signal burst transmitted from the second node, and determining link state variables, thereby synchronizing the first node to the TDMA signal burst. The method further includes tracking the link state variables between the initial TDMA signal burst and subsequent receptions of TDMA signal bursts from the second node at the first node.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing closed-loop beam pointing of a narrow beam at each one of a plurality of target nodes of a communication network, in accordance with a TDMA multiplexing scheme. The invention employs a process similar to coning to obtain a plurality of scan points for each target node. A signal strength of a signal received from each node is recorded and used by the invention to determine an optimal pointing direction relative to each node. This optimal pointing direction is updated repeatedly as each of the target nodes is scanned. The invention provides the accuracy of closed loop beam pointing to be employed with TDMA communication links, which in turn allows using larger PAA's with narrow beams, and thereby permitting higher data transfer rates to be realized over each communication link.

Abstract: A large distributed enterprise includes computing resources including a management server servicing a plurality of endpoint machines. A management infrastructure include a runtime engine is deployed on given endpoint machines. In response to a task deployment request at an administrative server, discovery agents may be launched into the computer network. When a software agent arrives at a given machine that supports the runtime engine, the agent is executed to determine whether the endpoint is a candidate for a particular task deployment.

Abstract: Guided self-help is facilitated through use of so-called “active content” pages that are selectively viewable by given “audiences” within a technical support chain automation system. Active content is Web-based content (e.g., content viewable by a Web browser) that has one or more diagnostic maps initiated when certain actions are taken According to the invention, users are assigned to a hierarchy of audiences. A given audience within the hierarchy has the right to view active content written for that audience and active content written for any audience within the hierarchy at a lower level in the hierarchy. Given segments or portions of an active content database are associated with given audiences in the hierarchy. Thus, during a guided technical support session initiated by a user, given active content is served to the user as a function of the audience to which the user has been assigned.

Abstract: The present invention provides polygonal connections for connecting a shaft with a flange. In a preferred embodiment, the polygon connection includes a polygon shaped recess in the flange, a polygon shaped terminus on the shaft, an outward projection on the terminus, and a groove on the flange. The cross sections of the recess of the flange and the terminus of the shaft are preferably complimentary polygon shapes so that the recess fittingly receives the terminus. An inward projection and ridge cooperatively define the groove of the flange. The groove axially retains the flange on the terminus.

Abstract: The device and method prevents a robot from carrying two blanks stuck together i.e., a double blank, from being transported storage station to a workstation. Suction cups on the robot arm grip the blank. The robot transports the blank to a double blank separation station, which has suction cups facing the opposite side of the blank. If the blank is a double blank, the opposing force from the suction cups pulls the blanks apart. The robot carries the separated single blank to the workstation. Instead of returning to the storage station to obtain another blank, the robot returns to the double blank separation station to pick up the separated blank that remained there.