Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes identifying priority objects in a composite image created from one or more input video streams, processing the composite image, and generating a plurality of output video streams. The output video streams correspond to display screens available for viewing the output video streams and the number of output video streams is different than the number of input video streams. Processing the composite image includes positioning the priority objects to prevent placement of the priority objects at a location extending over two of the display screens. An apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes identifying priority objects in a composite image created from one or more input video streams, processing the composite image, and generating a plurality of output video streams. The output video streams correspond to display screens available for viewing the output video streams and the number of output video streams is different than the number of input video streams. Processing the composite image includes positioning the priority objects to prevent placement of the priority objects at a location extending over two of the display screens. An apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acoustical tile that includes a core and a surface treatment. The surface treatment comprises a formaldehyde-free latex binder, the binder including at least one formaldehyde-free biocide. The present invention also provides a process of manufacturing an acoustical tile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acoustical tile that includes a core and a surface treatment. The surface treatment comprises a formaldehyde-free latex binder, the binder including at least one formaldehyde-free biocide. The present invention also provides a process of manufacturing an acoustical tile.

Abstract: An integrated, modular equipment system including a communication component configured to allow voice and data communication, a navigation component configured to provide location and directional information, a central processor in communication with the communication component and the navigation component, the central processor comprising software for providing information about a user's surroundings, and a power source operatively connected to the central processor. The central processor, communication component, navigation component, and power source of the system are integrated into a stock of a weapon.

Abstract: The electrode array is a device for making electrical contacts with cellular tissue or organs. The electrode array includes an assembly of electrically conductive electrodes arising from a substrate where the electrodes are hermetically bonded to the substrate. The electrodes also include an insulating layer which leaves at least one zone or at least one hole exposed for making focused electrical contact with the tissue. A hole passing completely or partially through the electrode may further provide an anchor to the living tissue, thereby stabilizing the array with respect to the tissue being examined. Also, a method of manufacture of an electrode array and associated circuitry is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for calling multimedia IP units about an impending emergency situation. A multimedia IP communication network or government authority forecasts the path of an impending emergency situation to create an impending impact area. The VoIP communication network determines the multimedia IP units that are located within the impending impact area. The multimedia IP communication network calls the multimedia IP units that are located within the impending impact area about the impending emergency situation, providing multi-media instructions to the users of the multimedia IP units.

Abstract: Permanent magnets or electromagnets or a combination of such magnets are provided to retain a prosthetic device on an extremity, such as an arm. The prosthesis utilizes the opposing forces, which are developed by virtue of like magnetic poles being in proximity to each other, to urge the prosthesis to remain attached to the extremity. The prosthesis is prevented from rotation by virtue of a centering force that is provided by an attachment magnet in the prosthesis being placed between two implanted magnets. A removable mounting ring is placed over the prosthesis straps to maintain them in proximity to the extremity.

Abstract: Apparatus defining a circuit module for receiving an operating voltage on an input and for generating a voltage of a lower magnitude that is applied to an intermediate bus. A holdover energy source, such as an ultra capacitor or the like, of the circuit module has a voltage lower than said input voltage and the voltage of said intermediate bus. The holdover energy source is connected under control of a voltage supervisor to a boost converter in response to the receipt of a transient on the input. The boost converter is responsive to the connection to generate a boost voltage that maintains a constant voltage on the intermediate bus.

Abstract: An implantable substrate sensor has electronic circuitry and electrodes formed on opposite sides of a substrate. A protective coating covers the substrate, effectively hermetically sealing the electronic circuitry under the coating. Exposed areas of the electrodes are selectively left uncovered by the protective coating, thereby allowing such electrodes to be exposed to body tissue and fluids when the sensor is implanted in living tissue. The substrate on which the electronic circuitry and electrodes are formed is the same substrate or “chip” on which an integrated circuit (IC) is formed, which integrated circuit contains the desired electronic circuitry. Such approach eliminates the need for an hermetically sealed lid or cover to cover hybrid electronic circuitry, and allows the sensor to be made much thinner than would otherwise be possible. In one embodiment, two such substrate sensor may be placed back-to-back, with the electrodes facing outward.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hierarchical packaging of electronic equipment that includes a first order assembly and a second order assembly. The first order assembly includes a plurality of modules and a means of mechanically supporting, interconnecting, powering, cooling and managing said modules. The second order assembly includes a plurality of the first order assemblies, and a means of mechanically supporting, interconnecting, powering, cooling and managing said first order assemblies.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes generating a graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI includes information related to an organization, and includes performance measures and a performance composite that are each associated with a value. The organization information, performance measure(s) and performance composite in the GUI include elements of an information hierarchy, each element of the information hierarchy being associated with one or more ascendant elements, sibling elements and/or descendant elements. The GUI includes a first portion that presents a selected element, and identifies and/or presents sibling element(s) of the selected element when the selected element is associated with sibling element(s). A second portion of the GUI identifies and/or presents ascendant element(s) of the selected element when the selected element is associated with ascendant element(s).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for alerting wireless units of an impending emergency situation. A wireless communication network or government authority forecasts the path of an impending emergency situation to create an impending impact area. The wireless communication network determines the wireless units that are located within the impending impact area. The wireless communication network alerts the wireless units that are located within the impending impact area of the impending emergency situation, providing multi-media instructions to the users of the wireless units.

Abstract: A deferred maintenance mode for network elements is described, wherein upon failure of one or more resources in a network element, redundant resources are used to preserve functionality. Upon subsequent failure of the redundant resources, function can revert to the first set of resources if those resources have a higher level of functionality. This deferred mode is valuable in situations where it may not be possible to repair failed elements in a timely manner, or if there is a limit upon the amount of backup power available.

Abstract: A protective, biocompatible coating or encapsulation material protects and insulates a component or device intended to be implanted in living tissue. The coating or encapsulation material comprises a thin layer or layers of alumina, zerconia, or other ceramic, less than 25 microns thick, e.g., 5-10 microns thick. The alumina layer(s) may be applied at relatively low temperature. Once applied, the layer provides excellent hermeticity, and prevents electrical leakage. Even though very thin, the alumina layer retains excellent insulating characteristics. In one embodiment, an alumina layer less than about 6 microns thick provides an insulative coating that exhibits less than 10 pA of leakage current over an area 75 mils by 25 mils area while soaking in a saline solution at temperatures up to 80° C. over a three month period.

Abstract: An implantable enzyme-based monitoring system suitable for long term in vivo use to measure the concentration of prescribed substances such as glucose is provided. In one embodiment, the implantable enzyme-based monitoring system includes at least one sensor assembly, an outer membrane surrounding the sensor assembly and having a window therein, and a polymeric window cover affixed to the outer membrane and covering the window. Preferably, the outer membrane of the monitoring system is silicone and the window cover is a polymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), N,N,-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) and methacrylic acid (MA). Also provided herein is an implantable enzyme-based monitoring system having at least one sensor assembly, an outer membrane surrounding the sensor assembly and a coating affixed to the exterior surface of the outer membrane, wherein the coating resists blood coagulation and protein binding to the exterior surface of the outer membrane.

Abstract: A method for sharing content over a network is provided. According to the method, a plurality of requests (200) for receiving content are received by a server (102) from user terminals (106). And, announcements of content or playlists (206, 214) that are to be broadcast are received from broadcast devices (108). The requests for content are analyzed to determine if the desired content is scheduled to be broadcast, as indicated in an announcement or playlist from a broadcast device. If the desired content is scheduled to be broadcast, then the user terminal is notified, and a recording of the broadcast is preferably, automatically arranged at the user terminal. The desired content is recorded with leading and trailing advertisements. Hence, to perceive the content, the advertisements must be perceived.

Abstract: An electronics filter circuit includes an electromechanical resonator that is mounted directly to the surface of a silicon integrated circuit, rather than being a surface mounted or leaded filter can on a circuit board. This filter circuit allows the integrated circuit electronic package to be significantly smaller than a conventional electromechanical resonator package. The electromechanical resonator may be protected during processing and during use with a protective cover that is made of a material such as titanium. The protective cover is attached to the integrated circuit chip.

Abstract: An electronic shelf contains a plurality of circuit board assemblies mounted adjacent each other. Each circuit board assembly includes a circuit board with an attached front faceplate having a recessed wall that defines a rearward extending recess between a bottom edge and a top edge of the circuit board. An optical fiber is connected to the circuit board. A bail is mounted adjacent each of the front faceplates, each bail being movable from a seated position to an extended position. The optical fibers are held by an associated bail at an intermediate location along a length of the optical fiber. The optical fibers have a first portion that is contained within the rearward extending recess with the associated bail in its seated position. The first portion of the optical fiber is pulled forwardly from within the recess and away from the associated front faceplate with the associated bail in its extended position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acoustical tile that includes a core and a surface treatment. The surface treatment comprises a formaldehyde-free latex binder, the binder including at least one formaldehyde-free biocide. The present invention also provides a process of manufacturing an acoustical tile.