Abstract: Presenting and generating questions are disclosed, including: presenting a first set of questions to a plurality of users; collecting a first set of answers pertaining to the first set of questions; generating a second set of questions pertaining to the first set of answers by the plurality of users; and determining influence scores corresponding to the plurality of users based at least in part on a second set of answers pertaining to the second set of questions.

Abstract: A wearable video recording system with time-bracketed authentication is provided and includes a article, including a spine, wearable by a user, a recording device, supported on the spine, to generate a recording of a scene, an affecter subsystem, supported on the spine, to influence the scene being recorded with unpredictable data and an untrusted controller coupled to the recording device and the affecter subsystem, the untrusted controller being receptive of the unpredictable data, which the untrusted controller communicates to the affecter subsystem, and being configured to transmit at least hashed digests of the recording to one or more repositories.

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying oxygen masks that includes a pre-packaged modular system that does not require manual repacking of oxygen masks by aircraft technicians. The cartridge is for use with a manifold having a passageway in fluid communication with a source of breathable gas. The cartridge includes an end wall, a sidewall extending from the end wall and terminating at a distal end adjacent to an opening. A flexible member defines a chamber inside the cartridge. The chamber is in fluid communication with the passageway when the cartridge is coupled to the manifold. The flexible member has an outlet. A mask assembly is disposed inside the cartridge. The mask assembly has a hose coupled to the outlet of the flexible member. A cover is removably attached to the distal end of the at least one side wall.

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying oxygen masks that includes a pre-packaged modular system that does not require manual repacking of oxygen masks by aircraft technicians. The cartridge is for use with a manifold having a passageway in fluid communication with a source of breathable gas. The cartridge includes an end wall, a sidewall extending from the end wall and terminating at a distal end adjacent to an opening. A flexible member defines a chamber inside the cartridge. The chamber is in fluid communication with the passageway when the cartridge is coupled to the manifold. The flexible member has an outlet. A mask assembly is disposed inside the cartridge. The mask assembly has a hose coupled to the outlet of the flexible member. A cover is removably attached to the distal end of the at least one side wall.

Abstract: A silver-palladium alloy formulated to provide an alloy with a whiter color and superior casting and fabrication properties as compared to nickel-based white gold and also to impart to an article of jewelry or the like favorable properties afforded by white gold. The alloy generally includes silver and palladium, with silver being the predominant component. In some embodiments, the alloy contains about 75%-85% silver and about 5%-15% palladium by weight.

Abstract: A paper backed transparency includes a transparency, a paper backing for the transparency and a first adhesive along a leading edge of the paper backed transparency. A second adhesive along a trailing edge of the paper backed transparency is disclosed to limit movement between the transparency and the paper backing during duplexing.

Abstract: A boron-free, low-gold, and low-palladium metal alloy composition formulated to provide an alloy with an attractive yellow color, improved tarnish resistance, and enhanced castability. In certain implementations, the alloy contains gold, silver, copper, palladium and indium. The alloy preferably contains less than 25% by weight gold and the weight percent ratio of silver to copper is between 0.65 and 2.65 and the weight percent ratio of palladium to indium is between 1 and 5.

Abstract: A silver-palladium alloy formulated to provide an alloy with a whiter color and superior casting and fabrication properties as compared to nickel-based white gold and also to impart to an article of jewelry or the like favorable properties afforded by white gold. The alloy generally includes silver and palladium, with silver being the predominant component. In some embodiments, the alloy contains about 75%-85% silver and about 5%-15% palladium by weight.

Abstract: An apparatus for deploying oxygen masks that includes a pre-packaged modular system that does not require manual repacking of oxygen masks by aircraft technicians. The cartridge is for use with a manifold having a passageway in fluid communication with a source of breathable gas. The cartridge includes an end wall, a sidewall extending from the end wall and terminating at a distal end adjacent to an opening. A flexible member defines a chamber inside the cartridge. The chamber is in fluid communication with the passageway when the cartridge is coupled to the manifold. The flexible member has an outlet. A mask assembly is disposed inside the cartridge. The mask assembly has a hose coupled to the outlet of the flexible member. A cover is removably attached to the distal end of the at least one side wall.

Abstract: A system and method for developing a local business listing Internet site through member generated business listings is described. The members of the service provider providing the site are compensated with a portion of the money received by the service provider for the member created listings.

Abstract: A paper backed transparency includes a transparency, a paper backing for the transparency and a first adhesive along a leading edge of the paper backed transparency. A second adhesive along a trailing edge of the paper backed transparency is disclosed to limit movement between the transparency and the paper backing during duplexing.

Abstract: A system and method for handling a request for a good or service provided by a business, member, or professional. A determination of who may be able to fulfill the received request is made by comparing the request to information stored in a database regarding the goods or services associated with persons or businesses known to the service provider. One or more of those that may be able to fill the request are contacted.

Abstract: A high level of security for access to recorded information is provided by provision of a trusted/protected communication linkage such as a tamper-resistant or tamper evident enclosure, a physical close coupling between information source and encryption processor and/or obfuscated code or end-to-end network encryption and encryption, possibly symmetrical, of the information to be recorded by a preferably random session key or segment key. The session key or segment key may then be encrypted, preferably asymmetrically, by a secure key which may be shared or access thereto shared in accordance with any desired security policy. Use of a public key or public key/private key infrastructure also provides for authentication of the recorded information.

Abstract: A compact imaging spectrometer with an immersive diffraction grating that compensates optical distortions. The imaging spectrometer comprises an entrance slit for transmitting light, means for receiving the light and directing the light, an immersion grating, and a detector array. The entrance slit, the means for receiving the light, the immersion grating, and the detector array are positioned wherein the entrance slit transmits light to the means for receiving the light and the means for receiving the light directs the light to the immersion grating and the immersion grating receives the light and directs the light to the means for receiving the light, and the means for receiving the light directs the light to the detector array.

Abstract: A compact imaging spectrometer with an immersive diffraction grating that compensates optical distortions. The imaging spectrometer comprises an entrance slit for transmitting light, a system for receiving the light and directing the light, an immersion grating, and a detector array. The entrance slit, the system for receiving the light, the immersion grating, and the detector array are positioned wherein the entrance slit transmits light to the system for receiving the light and the system for receiving the light directs the light to the immersion grating and the immersion grating receives the light and directs the light through an optical element to the detector array.

Abstract: A solar thermal powered aircraft powered by heat energy from the sun. A heat engine, such as a Stirling engine, is carried by the aircraft body for producing power for a propulsion mechanism, such as a propeller. The heat engine has a thermal battery in thermal contact with it so that heat is supplied from the thermal battery. A solar concentrator, such as reflective parabolic trough, is movably connected to an optically transparent section of the aircraft body for receiving and concentrating solar energy from within the aircraft. Concentrated solar energy is collected by a heat collection and transport conduit, and heat transported to the thermal battery. A solar tracker includes a heliostat for determining optimal alignment with the sun, and a drive motor actuating the solar concentrator into optimal alignment with the sun based on a determination by the heliostat.

Abstract: An interdependent control apparatus for an accessory mounted to a vehicle. An accessory control connector is connected to the vehicle's on board diagnostic port data bus and an accessory microcontroller is in data communication with the accessory control connector. An output device associated with and operating a component of the accessory is in data communication with the accessory microcontroller for control of an accessory parameter. Parameters of a vehicle are also controlled by the accessory microcontroller. Data from the accessory is also input to the accessory microcontroller representing a parameter of the accessory. Data is input from both the data bus and the vehicle accessory to the accessory microcontroller. Output control data from the accessory microcontroller can control a vehicle parameter and most importantly controls an accessory parameter.

Abstract: A compact imaging spectrometer comprising an entrance slit for directing light, a first means for receiving the light and focusing the light, an immersed diffraction grating that receives the light from the first means and defracts the light, a second means for receiving the light from the immersed diffraction grating and focusing the light, and an image plane that receives the light from the second means