Abstract: A secure, computer based method and system for anonymously and confidentially matching indications of interest from potential buyers and sellers is disclosed which facilitates human intervention for negotiating a final transaction between matched parties. Potential buyers and sellers independently enter indications of interest into a central processing system which operates on a network containing a secure station and a plurality of remote user terminals linked to the secure station. The indications identify a security (such as a trading equity), price, type of order, duration, and other related information. A memory at the secure station stores user data and multiple prospective transaction entries received from the user terminals. Indications of interest are compared against those already in the system to determine whether buy side and sell side orders are sufficiently similar to generate a match.

Abstract: Optical communication, switching and control apparatus and systems are disclosed, including modular electro-optical logic circuits, methods of construction and assembly of such modules and applications thereof. Optical transmission lines are interconnected by convenient connectors, and are assembled with switches, and optical signals, including visible light radiation, ultra-violet radiation and infra-red radiation are transmitted over the lines for carrying data and/or central signals. The optical transmission and control systems are used to control illumination, vehicle equipment, manufacturing and chemical processes, machinery, home appliances, and are used to monitor medical conditions in the human body. The electro-optical modules are assembled together with their respective light radiation transmitting windows or optical ports in communication one with another in computer equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of increasing ionic conductivity of solid electrolytes, such as salts, metal oxides and the like, and an electrochemical galvanic cell utilizing a solid, anhydrous electrolyte which includes a radioactive source for increasing conductivity of the solid electrolyte.