Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for adjusting a distribution schedule controlling distribution of network device configuration changes associated with a plurality of network devices. Specifically, the method comprises determining a distribution status of the distribution of network device configuration changes, comparing the distribution status to the distribution schedule, and adjusting the distribution schedule in response to a difference between the distribution schedule and the distribution status.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic door control system that includes a door, a control module assembly, and a drive train assembly. The control module assembly is coupled to the door. The drive train assembly is coupled to the control module assembly, where the drive train assembly is configured to receive a signal from the control module assembly to easily move the door, where the drive train assembly exerts a force to move the door.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic door control system that includes a door, a control module assembly, and a drive train assembly. The control module assembly is coupled to the door. The drive train assembly is coupled to the control module assembly, where the drive train assembly is configured to receive a signal from the control module assembly to easily move the door, where the drive train assembly exerts a force to move the door.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for allowing VoIP service providers to detect service address changes of IP service subscribers are disclosed. Specifically, when a power cycle, e.g., powering off and on, of a particular VoIP endpoint device, such as a Terminal Adaptor (TA) or a soft phone client, is detected, a service provider may assume that the service address of the subscriber has changed. Therefore, appropriate actions can be taken by the service provider to obtain the latest service address from the subscriber to ensure accurate service address information is available, e.g., in support of an emergency call through the particular VoIP endpoint device.

Abstract: The water treatment apparatus includes a first and a second fitting adapted for being connected to a supply of fluid and to a container for the treated fluid, a longitudinally elongated rod having a first end mounting the first fitting and a second end mounting the second fitting and a first and a second vortexian spiral tube portion respectively having a first end fluidly connected to the first and second fitting. Each tube portions includes a plurality of loops and a plurality of somewhat linear sections serially connecting adjacent loops to one another. Where each tube portion includes seven loops, advantageously the area encompassed by the loops of each tube in the direction from one fitting to the other is 1:1:2:3:5:8:13:13:8:8:5:2:1:1 with the larger areas loops being fluidly connected to one another.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for quickly reducing and/or stopping human carbon monoxide exposure and/or inhalation in connection with the operation of a gas powered boat. The present invention may be adapted to a wide variety of boats, new or used, wherever carbon monoxide is produced in connection with the operation of a boat. In addition to swim steps, ladders, sun decks, platforms and swim platforms, the present invention may be adapted to virtually any form of device on a boat where carbon monoxide and one or more humans may be present.

Abstract: The water treatment apparatus includes a first fitting having a first leg adapted for being connected to a supply of fluid and a second fitting having a first leg adapted for being connected to a container for the treated fluid, an elongated rod having a first end mounting the first fitting and a second end mounting the second fitting, each fitting having bifurcated legs, and a first and a second vortexian spiral tube respectively connecting the first bifurcated legs of the fittings and the second bifurcated legs of the fittings. Each tube includes a plurality of loops and a plurality of linear sections serially connecting adjacent loops to one another. Where each tube includes seven loops, advantageously the area encompassed by the loops of each tube in the direction from one fitting to the other is 1:1:2:3:5:8:13.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic door control system that includes a door, a control module assembly, and a drive train assembly. The control module assembly is coupled to the door. The drive train assembly is coupled to the control module assembly, where the drive train assembly is configured to receive a signal from the control module assembly to easily move the door, where the drive train assembly exerts a force to move the door.

Abstract: This device assists individuals training in the fighting arts, or athletes performing impacts or tackles in sports. It makes detailed measurements of the energy and force sustained by a target from an impact performed by a test subject and immediately displays feedback information showing the power and effectiveness of the impact performed. The device comprises: an impact target designed to provide a predetermined amount of resistance to the force of an impact, while allowing unrestricted linear displacement in the opposite direction of the force; a sensor means for detecting the velocity of target displacement at predetermined sampling intervals; an electronic interface to measure and store data received from the sensor means; application software residing in a computer processor, which receives stored data from the electronic interface, and interprets the data and; a computer to process software application instructions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improved mobile radio telecommunications employs the transmission of a pilot reference signal within the coherence band of the modulated carrier wave. The receiver in this system uses instantaneous phase estimation techniques of the pilot and carrier received waveforms to provide immunity from phase distortion introduced by the channel.