Abstract: Communication traffic isolation and control systems and methods are disclosed. Communication traffic streams are received and either passed or filtered by respective controllable filtering modules. The operation of the filtering modules is controlled on a per-module and thus a per-stream basis, responsive to congestion of filtered communication traffic streams at a communication traffic processing element to which the filtering modules are connected. Per-stream filtering provides traffic control for each communication traffic stream, and maintains isolation between the streams. Statistics associated with communication traffic filtered out of each stream may be collected, and possibly aggregated.

Abstract: This invention is a system and method for managing one or more data storage networks using a new architecture. A method for handling logical to physical mapping is included in one embodiment with the new architecture. A method for handling errors is included in another embodiment with the new architecture.

Abstract: This invention is a system and method for managing one or more data storage networks using a new architecture. A method for handling logical to physical mapping is included in one embodiment with the new architecture. A method for handling errors is included in another embodiment with the new architecture.

Abstract: A basketball training device and method for teaching the proper technique to shoot a basketball.

Abstract: The present invention is a true digital output intraoral camera with a docking station.

Abstract: Communication traffic management systems and methods are disclosed. A threshold status of a communication traffic queue of a second communication traffic management device which is capable of receiving communication traffic from a first communication traffic management device is determined, by comparing a depth of the queue to a corresponding threshold for instance. A rate of transfer of communication traffic to the second device, and possibly to particular queues of the second device from corresponding queues of the first device, is controlled based on the threshold status. Transmission of communication traffic from the queues of the second device may thus be in accordance with one communication traffic management scheme, whereas the content of each queue of the second device is controlled according to another communication traffic management scheme used by the first device to transfer communication traffic from its queues, to thereby provide for complex combined communication traffic management.

Abstract: A system for running applications such as may be used over the internet separates the logical workflow processes of the application from views presented to a user. Separate process flow modules are used to provide state code for executing transactional applications. Logical views are designated by these modules in response to user input. Actual views presented to a user are derived from these logical views according to the status of the user and the communication channel over which the transaction is being performed. Process flow modules can be reused with different sets of user interface views to provide a variety of user interfaces without significant recoding.

Abstract: The present invention is a true digital output intraoral camera with a docking station.

Abstract: Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for controlling heating/cooling equipment to maintain a more consistently comfortable controlled environment. The process responds to minute fractional degree temperature changes in combination with logic to maintain high temperature consistency while protecting equipment from excessive rapid cycling. An encoding and decoding algorithm of the process saves thermostat cable conductors while assuring high reliability operation. A particular feature of the present invention is a one touch means of temporarily modifying the effective temperature setting on demand without complex programming actions, and returning to the original temperature setting automatically after a period of time.

Abstract: Method and system for providing current transient control for N electrical devices, numbered (N≧2), where each device has an associated current transient I(n) upon power-up or power-down. Q subsets (preferably mutually exclusive) of devices are provided, where the sum of current transients (in-rush, etc.) for all devices in subset number q (q=1, . . . , Q; Q≧2) is no greater than a selected current value, such as (i) a maximum current that can be supplied by a current source or the maximum current that can be passed through a front end component associated with at least one device without injuring the device and (ii) a maximum current that can be supplied by a current source for power-up. A device may be redundantly assigned to more than one subset, to improve reliability. A time delay is implemented between power-up (or powerown) of any two distinct device subsets. Within an activated subset, a time delay is optionally implemented between any two distinct devices in the subset.

Abstract: A method and apparatus in a distributed data processing system for controlling printing. An interface is presented, wherein the interface allows for association of a logical font with a number of system fonts on a per printer queue basis. Responsive to a print request, the print request is printed using the system font associated with the logical font for that print request.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus to process and assemble optical subsystems. In one aspect, the optical subsystems are placed on a carrier apparatus adapted to support a plurality of the optical subsystems in a desired process orientation and with a desired spacing to provide high process throughput. In one aspect of the invention, optical components are assembled and sequentially processed in various steps, such as component installation, optical fiber preparation, component attachment, fiber trim, optical fiber polishing, and optical component testing to produce a finished optical subsystem.

Abstract: A method allows a user to specify preferences in the configuration or use of data-presentation resources. In other words, a user has the ability to specify variability in the generation of data for data-presentation on an output device.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus to process and assemble optical subsystems. In one aspect, the optical subsystems are placed on a carrier apparatus adapted to support a plurality of the optical subsystems in a desired process orientation and with a desired spacing to provide high process throughput. In one aspect of the invention, optical components are assembled and sequentially processed in various steps, such as component installation, optical fiber preparation, component attachment, fiber trim, optical fiber polishing, and optical component testing to produce a finished optical subsystem.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, system, and computer program product for managing terrain rendering information. The terrain rendering information includes a data structure of render blocks. The data structure represents a three-dimensional terrain topology of a virtual world with a set of two-dimensional terrain topologies. Each render block includes primitives that define samples of a respective area of terrain to be rendered. A render block manager manages the allocation of render blocks in the data structure based on current reference point information and allocation criteria. Terrain data at higher levels of detail (that is, a greater resolution) is kept closer to the reference point information by adding and removing appropriate render blocks. In this way, appropriate terrain rendering information is maintained efficiently in the data structure during movement of a reference point.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a beverage into a receptacle is provided having one or more taps, between them defining two beverage flow paths. One of the beverage flow paths is provided with a flow restriction for inducing turbulence in the beverage flow for producing foam. An arrangement is provided for directing the beverage flow path subjected to the turbulence inducing flow restriction to be not vertically orientated at an outlet such that fobbing of the beverage in the receptacle is prevented.

Abstract: Devices and methods by which fiber optic connectors, and the adapters associated with them can be installed upon mounting surfaces. A termination block is described that retains a number of adapters to receive fiber optic cable connectors for interconnection and/or cross-connection with other connectors or switching equipment. The termination block has a mounting footprint that is substantially identical to the mounting footprint of an electrical punch-down block, thus permitting ease of retrofitting. Slider panels are retained within bays in a base unit to secure adapters within the base unit. The slider panels are individually moveable so that each can be slidingly withdrawn from its bay for better access to the adapter secured therewithin. In preferred embodiments, removable markers are affixed to individual slider panels and a removable cover is provided for the termination block. Methods for mounting and retrofitting termination blocks are also described.

Abstract: A strain relief bracket for use in conventional and modular furniture applications guards against excessive bending of copper and fiber optic cable. The device is a substantially rigid durable bracket that has an adhesive surface for adhesion to the interior of a furniture wall. The device is bi-planar, having a first section in a first plane, a raised flange section in a second plane, and a second section connecting the first section and raised flange section. A flange at the end of the first section secures the bracket to the edge of an opening in the furniture wall. Cables are secured to the bracket by cable ties that extend through holes provided on the raised flange section. The bi-planar arrangement of the bracket minimizes the bend radius of the cables and thereby strain relieves the cable, adapters, and connectors in the wall.

Abstract: A connector sleeve assembly for an optical distribution frame has a connector sleeve that is capable of being angled relative to the splice tray on which it is installed to allow for easier access to one or both of the fiber optic connectors inserted into the sleeve. A panel also has a connector sleeve mounted in the plane of the panel, but capable of being angled out of the plane for easy access to the connectors inserted in the connector sleeve.