Abstract: A test bench generation technique is described in which a simulation of test operation is performed using a full subsystem circuit model 2 and full surrounding circuit models 4, 6, and 8. The input and output signals are recorded as a print on change file 10. This print on change file is used in combination with a classification of whether signals are inputs, outputs or bidirectional and associated rules for outputs and bidirectional signals when outputs to establish a reduced model concentrating on the interaction between the subsystyem circuit under test and the surrounding circuit elements. This reduced model 34 replays input data and applies rules to output data rather than actually modelling the full behaviour of the surrounding circuits. The rules associated with output signals can involve time windows, strobing relationships, settling times and settled times amongst other characteristics.

Abstract: The invention is a method and system for sending a print indicia command to a postage meter from a browser under control of a carrier management application in a data processing system which comprises a client node in communication with a provider server. The method begins with a system user logging onto a carrier manager application web site, through a web browser. The user requests that the web site download a set of programs from the web site to the client node while utilizing JAVA script functionality resident in the provider web pages. The script functionality further comprises a set of instructions for performing one or more activities. The programs are installable on a PC located at the client node and are for establishing control of the postage meter. Downloading of the programs further comprises installing and configuring an automation server and a postage meter driver at the client node.

Abstract: There is disclosed an integrated project management and risk management system. A risk processor has access to a project data store containing a plurality of inter-related project actions used for project management purposes, and a risk data store which contains a plurality of inter-related project activities and associated risk indicators used for related risk management purposes. The risk processor is operable to generate and write to the risk data store changes to the project activities and risk indicators reflecting changes in the project actions, to generate or receive mitigating activities identified to reduce or prevent a risk or the consequences of a risk associated with a project activity and to write corresponding project action changes to the project data store.

Abstract: The invention is a method and system for postage meter cost accounting using a web browser based postal mail shipping system. The data processing systems comprise a web site for a provider server and a client node in communication with the provider server. The web site further comprises web pages and script functionality for linking with a meter driver resident in a meter located at the client node, but callable by the client node under the control of the script functionality for allowing the script at the client node to link with the meter by utilizing the meter driver. The method is initiated by calling a web site from the caller node by utilizing communications link, which includes a browser for accessing the web site. The client node requests that a meter activation routine be activated. Cost accounting data is stored in a cost accounting meter table on a database server.

Abstract: The invention is a method and system for batch mail processing using a web browser-based postal mail shipping system. The data processing system comprises a web site for a provider server and a client node in communication with the provider server. The web site further comprises web pages and script functionality for linking with a meter driver resident in a meter located at the client node, but callable by the client node under the control of the script functionality for allowing the script at the client node to link with the meter by utilizing the meter driver. The method is initiated by calling a web site from the caller node by utilizing communications link, which includes a browser for accessing the web site. The client node requests that a meter activation routine be activated. A user enters a postage value for a mail piece in a batch. Batch processing then begins, and the running batch count and value are displayed to the user on the web page.

Abstract: An optical network includes a number of nodes coupled to an optical transmission medium, such as an optical fiber bus. Each of the nodes includes a dark pulse generator. Different nodes output dark pulses in different time slots onto the transmission medium, forming a dark pulse OTDM (optical time division multiplexed) signal. The network may have a re-entrant bus topology.

Abstract: The invention is a method and system for providing a standard interface between a client and a plurality of peripheral devices. The interface is established through creating an interface object and/or a peripheral object in an object oriented development environment of a data processing system. The method and system includes both the object creation environment and the method of object utilization. In one embodiment, the client requests and stores an interface object from a server and establishes an interface object by storing object methods and object properties within the interface object by utilizing a programming interface. The user selects a peripheral device from a collection of devices; the client then request; the server to create a peripheral object corresponding to the selected peripheral device. The peripheral object is created and stored within the client. Communication between the client and the peripheral device is established by implementing the created object's methods and properties.

Abstract: The invention is a method and system for inputting the weight of a parcel into a web-based shipping application of a data processing system. The data processing system comprises a web site for a provider server and a client node in communication with the provider server. The web site further comprises web pages and script functionality for linking with a scale driver resident in a weighing scale located at the client node. The weighing scale comprises a scale server resident ultimately at the client node, but callable by the client node under control of the script functionality for allowing the script at the client node to link with the weighing scale by utilizing the scale driver. The method begins with the calling of the web site, from the client node, by utilizing a communications link which includes a browser for accessing the web site. The client node requests that a scale activation routine be activated.

Abstract: A system an method for determining the Dose Area Product (DAP) in an X-ray imaging system is provided. The present system constructs a pre-determined parameter space describing the DAP contour over ranges of typical imaging parameters. Later, when the employed in clinical imaging, a DAP processor on board the imaging system received a set of the imaging parameters being employed. The DAP applies the set of parameters to the parameter space to interpolate the DAP being delivered by the clinical imaging system. The present system may be individually calibrated to a specific X-ray imaging system to provide more optimal DAP values. Additionally, in imaging system employing an asymmetric shutter, such as a one-leaf shutter, the present system may determine a rotational scale factor for the DAP based on the rotation of the shutter. The rotational scale factor may also be calibrated to an individual X-ray imaging system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the reductive amination of a carbonyl-containing compound. R1R2CO where R1 and R2 are either H, alkyl, aryl or heterocyclic etc with an amine NHR3R4 where R3 and R4 arm H, alkyl, aryl, or heterocyclic in the presence of a homogeneous iridium catalyst and gaseous hydrogen.

Abstract: The invention provides a process of improving the viscosity stability upon storage at temperatures of 25° C. or more but below 40° C. of a fabric softening composition comprising: (a) a 8 to 50% by weight of a cationic fabric softening agent; and (b) perfume by the inclusion of 3.5% to 15% by weight of an emulsified silicone, based upon the total amount of the composition, which has been emulsified with one or more cationic surfactants. In one aspect, the viscosity of the silicone before emulsification is from 10,000 cSt to 400,000 cSt, preferably from 20,000 cSt to 350,000 cSt, more preferably from 25,000 cSt to 250,000 cSt and the emulsion is a macro-emulsion. In another aspect, the median emulsified silicone droplet size is at least 0.2 &mgr;m, preferably at least 0.25 &mgr;m, more preferably at least 0.39 &mgr;m, preferably also no greater than 25 &mgr;m.

Abstract: The invention is a method and system for providing a standard interface between a client and a plurality of peripheral devices. The interface is established through creating an interface object and/or a peripheral object in an object oriented development environment of a data processing system. The method and system includes both the object creation environment and the method of object utilization. In one embodiment, the client requests and stores an interface object from a server and establishes an interface object by storing object methods and object properties within the interface object by utilizing a programming interface. The user selects a peripheral device from a collection of devices; the client then request; the server to create a peripheral object corresponding to the selected peripheral device. The peripheral object is created and stored within the client. Communication between the client and the peripheral device is established by implementing the created object's methods and properties.

Abstract: A fabric softening composition comprising: (a) a cationic fabric softening compound; and (b) an emulsified silicone. In one aspect the viscosity of the silicone before emulsification is from 10,000 cSt to 1,000,000 cSt, preferably from 30,000 cSt to 750,000 cSt, more preferably from 40,000 cSt to 400,000 cSt, most preferably 45,000 cSt to 250,000 cSt, eg 45,000 cSt to 200,000 cSt and the emulsion is a macro-emulsion. In another aspect, the median silicone droplet size in the emulsion is at least 0.2 &mgr;m, preferably at least 0.25 &mgr;m, more preferably at least 0.39 &mgr;m, preferably also no greater than 25 &mgr;m and is emulsified with an emulsifier comprising one or more cationic surfactants.

Abstract: A head-disk assembly 200 is directly connected to a host computer by arm 120 and arm 130. A housing connector 100 which includes the arms 120 and 130 is directly connected to the host computer to provide physical support for the head-disk assembly. Electrical connection to the host computer is through an electrical connector 300 of a printed circuit board 400. Consequently, there is no need for a large printed circuit board.

Abstract: Optical signals used for telecommunications in time division multiplexed format are processed to remove channels for local demodulation and to replace the removed channels with locally modulated data. The received signals are subjected to a wavelength modulation so that signals in selected channels are given distinctive wavelengths. After wavelength modulation, the time division multiplexed signals are separated using wavelength sensitive splitters and the various channels are sent to their correct destinations. In one embodiment, one channel is selected and given a distinctive wavelength and all the non-selected channels retain their original wavelength. The channels with the original wavelength are provided to an output terminal for onward transmission whereas the selected channel is provided for local demodulation.

Abstract: The invention provides S-(+)-3-{1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-[(2-methoxy-4-methylphenyl)sulfonylamino]-2-oxoethyl}-1-methyl-1H-indole-6-carboxylic acid, which is substantially free from its (R)-(−)-enantiomer, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful in the treatment of inter alia acute renal failure, restenosis and pulmonary hypertension.

Abstract: Optical signals used for telecommunications in time division multiplexed format are processed to remove channels for local demodulation and to replace the removed channels with locally modulated data. The received signals are subjected to a wavelength modulation so that signals in selected channels are given distinctive wavelengths. After wavelength modulation, the time division multiplexed signals are separated using wavelength sensitive splitters and the various channels are sent to their correct destinations. In one embodiment, one channel is selected and given a distinctive wavelength and all the non-selected channels retain their original wavelength. The channels with the original wavelength are provided to an output terminal for onward transmission whereas the selected channel is provided for local demodulation.

Abstract: A node for an optical time division multiplexed communication system, and a method of operating such a node, are disclosed. In embodiments of the invention, the node comprises a multiplexer for receiving a plurality of optical signals, and a source of optical radiation, which may be a continuous wave source, or a source of optical pulses. The node is arranged so that the outgoing optical time division multiplexed signal consists only of optical pulses from the source of optical radiation.

Abstract: An all-optical processing system coverts or interfaces optical signals from a wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) form to an optical time divisional multiplexed (OTDM) form. The initial WDM signal typically comprises a non-return to zero (NRZ) signalling format. The system includes a plurality of NRZ data modulated, cw optical WDM channels which are cross-phase modulated, and thus are spectrally broadened, in an optical non-linear element, by a strong clock pulse signal. The resultant signal comprises an RZ representation of the original NRZ signal. The RZ signal is temporally shifted by a dispersive element which temporally shifts each wavelength channel by a predetermined amount, to produce a wavelength-interleaved OTDM signal. The signal is then wavelength converted by cross-phase modulation with a cw control beam in a second non-linear optical element to provide a single wavelength OTDM signal.

Abstract: An extension deceleration orthotic fulcrum for knee and elbow braces, which simulates performance of the function of those ligaments that control joint motion and provide provides anteroposterior joint stability, comprising a lightweight, external spring assembly, upper and lower elongated arms, and a centric or polycentric fulcrum, which is adjustable for its range of motion, adaptable for use on many different style orthoses, and whose strength can be varied to suit corrective, preventive, anthropomorphic, environmental, and usage requirements, including means both for mechanically dampening the limb's angular velocity on extension to prevent hyperextension and for accelerating the limb's angular velocity on flexion to enable quicker, smoother, less stressful motion.