Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed whereby the context of user activity can be used to tailor the ambient information system. The method and apparatus use both short-term context such as recent activity and long-term context such as historical patterns to highlight specific content on channels or widgets that are likely to be of most immediate interest to the user. This contextual information provided by the framework can also be used to make intelligent decisions about how to tailor the user experience after a user has interacted with the item in question. Additionally, context information accumulated on one device such as a mobile phone can be broadcasted to other devices to influence the ambient information display application on a second device such as a desktop based on enabling remote access to the local context repository.

Abstract: Methods, computer readable media, apparatus, and systems including program instructions are provided for animal biometrics. A method embodiment includes acquiring information about a physical characteristic of a pupil of an animal. The method also includes determining an identity of the animal, at least in part, by using the characteristic of the pupil.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating psoriasis, by spraying onto the skin with psoriasis daily for at least 4 weeks a pharmaceutical composition containing an effective amount of clobetasol propionate. A preferred pharmaceutical composition containing clobetasol propionate, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl myristate, and anionic surfactant.

Abstract: A privately addressed home network bridge is provided for each of two privately addressed home networks. These bridges couple to corresponding gateways for each of the networks. A network tunnel connection is established between the two bridges via the gateways and an intervening publicly addressed network. At least one, and preferably both, of the home network bridges then serve as a proxy/router to facilitate an exchange of messages as between network devices of the two privately addressed home networks. Pursuant to a preferred approach the home network bridges use a mapping technique to correlate private addresses as used in the two privately addressed networks.

Abstract: A Universal Plug and Play relationship is established between platforms that comprise parts of separate local networks. A link is provided via that Universal Plug and Play relationship to then facilitate Universal Plug and Play-compatible communications as between elements that do not, in fact, share a common local network.

Abstract: A method for controlling the temperature and/or space velocity of exhaust gas provides control of the maximum temperature of the exhaust gas to prevent thermal damage to the Diesel engine components and associated aftertreatment devices during regeneration of the aftertreatment devices. The method includes controlling intake and/or exhaust valve opening timing and duration, either singly or in combination with selective individual cylinder cutout, in response to sensed engine operating parameters.

Abstract: A heavy-duty flame propagation engine has control systems and exhaust after treatment systems adapted to provide ultra-low emissions relative to Diesel engines while achieving comparable fuel consumption at reduced emission levels. The control systems include exhaust gas circulation, variable valve actuation, cylinder deactivation, pilot fuel injection, high energy ignition systems and combinations thereof to provide substantially stoichiometric combustion conditions over an entire load range of the engine. In one embodiment, the engine has direct in-cylinder fuel injection, is adapted for lean air-fuel mixture operation, and includes an oxidation catalyst and a lean NOx adsorber.

Abstract: A drive circuit for delivering high-level power to a load, and method of stopping a high power load from operating, are disclosed. The drive circuit includes a high power circuit capable of being coupled to the load and delivering the high level power thereto, and a low power circuit that controls the high power circuit. The low power circuit includes a first circuit portion that provides at least one control signal that is at least indirectly communicated to the high power circuit and that controls the delivering of the high level power by the high power circuit, and a second circuit portions coupled to the first circuit portion. The second circuit portion is capable of disabling the first circuit portion so that the at least one control signal avoids taking on values that would result in the high power circuit delivering the high level power to the load.

Abstract: A heavy-duty flame propagation engine has control systems and exhaust aftertreatment systems adapted to provide ultra-low emissions relative to Diesel engines while achieving comparable fuel consumption at reduced emission levels. The control systems include exhaust gas circulation, variable valve actuation, cylinder deactivation, pilot fuel injection, high energy ignition systems and combinations thereof to provide substantially stoichiometric combustion conditions over an entire load range of the engine. In one embodiment, the engine has direct in-cylinder fuel injection, is adapted for lean air-fuel mixture operation, and includes an oxidation catalyst and a lean NOx adsorber.

Abstract: A format programmable hardware packetizer (110) receives real-time raw input data (125) from a multimedia data source (103) via an analog to digital converter (105) and a data encoder (120) gated by encoder interrupts (127). The real-time raw input data is buffered in an internal byte collector of the packetizer (110). A main CPU interrupt (117) is issued to the main processor (130) when a packet boundary code is received. The packetizer (110) formats the data according to a desired format selected on line (115) for dump to the main memory (140) while providing a managed, much lower level of interrupts to the main processor (130) on the CPU interrupt line (117). A plurality of hardware packetizers (110) can be deployed according to alternative constructions for efficient real time packetizing in various selected formats.

Abstract: A format programmable hardware packetizer (110) receives real-time raw input data (125) from a multimedia data source (103) via an analog to digital converter (105) and a data encoder (120) gated by encoder interrupts (127). The real-time raw input data is buffered in an internal byte collector of the packetizer (110). A main CPU interrupt (117) is issued to the main processor (130) when a packet boundary code is received. The packetizer (110) formats the data according to a desired format selected on line (115) for dump to the main memory (140) while providing a managed, much lower level of interrupts to the main processor (130) on the CPU interrupt line (117). A plurality of hardware packetizers (110) can be deployed according to alternative constructions for efficient real time packetizing in various selected formats.

Abstract: A head assembly forming a field replaceable unit (FRU) is assembled and adjusted such that head-to-tape path alignments are accurately made completely independently of an associate tape drive device. The head assembly includes an aluminum base having a magnet and shield assembly attached to a back thereof. A head is attached to a rigid beam with a voice coil formed thereon and the head and beam are flexibly attached to the base with the voice coil functionally located for movement within the magnet assembly. A flag on the beam is sensed by an optical sensor attached to the base such that a horizontal position of the head can be sensed. An azimuth arm is attached to the front of the base having an azimuth and penetration datum affixed thereto. The azimuth arm is moved horizontally in relation to a mount plate of a data cartridge for azimuth adjustment. The penetration datum is adjusted for the penetration alignment relative to the mount plate.

Abstract: A mechanically operated cleaning apparatus is provided for a magnetic tape drive of the type which has a tape cartridge transport device. Reciprocal movements of the cartridge transport device actuates movements of the cleaning apparatus which causes a cleaning device, such as a brush, to wipe multiple times across the ABS of a magnetic head to remove debris therefrom. A frame is provided for mounting the magnetic head and the cartridge transport device. A guide apparatus is mounted on the frame and supports the cleaning device for guiding the cleaning device between the first and second lateral locations so that the cleaning device wipes across the ABS as it moves between said locations. An actuator device is mounted on the frame and is connected to the guide apparatus. The actuator device is actuated by reciprocal movements of the cartridge transport device for moving the cleaning device across the ABS to remove debris therefrom.

Abstract: A head assembly forming a field replaceable unit (FRU) is assembled and adjusted such that head-to-tape path alignments are accurately made completely independently of an associate tape drive device. The head assembly includes an aluminum base having a magnet and shield assembly attached to a back thereof. A head os attached to a rigid beam with a voice coil formed thereon and the head and beam are flexibly attached to the base with the voice coil functionally located for movement within the magnet assembly. A flag on the beam is sensed by an optical sensor attached to the base such that a horizontal position of the head can be sensed. An azimuth arm is attached to the front of the base having an azimuth and penetration datum affixed thereto. The azimuth arm is moved horizontally in relation to a mount plate of a data cartridge for azimuth adjustment. The penetration datum is adjusted for the penetration alignment relative to the mount plate.

Abstract: A bearing unit is used to suspend shafts within a developer unit housing of a xerographic device. An annular bushing is used with a bearing surface to support an end journal of the shaft. The bushing also has a seal retention shoulder which extends axially from the bearing surface portion. An annular sealing member is positioned against the seal retention shoulder such that it remains stationary with the annular bushing. The sealing member includes two or more sealing lips for contacting the end journal with a stagnation zone between the sealing lips. The sealing lips are on deflection arms extending toward the interior of the developer unit housing.

Abstract: A method of preparing III-V material which is or contains one of the compounds aluminum nitride, indium nitride, indium phosphide, gallium phosphide and gallium nitride involves directing a controlled gaseous flow of a hydride of nitrogen or phosphorus as appropriate, preferably ammonia or phosphine, into the vapour of a halide, preferably a chloride, of aluminum, indium or gallium as appropriate at a temperature below the decomposition temperature of the appropriate III-V material and collecting the III-V material formed by the reaction of the hydride and the halide.