Abstract: An analysis of the scans is performed to determine whether the selected item was moved from the back room to the shelf, then returned from the shelf to the back room. The analysis also determines a re-bin time when the selected product was returned to the back room. An adjustment to the PI is blocked when last PI adjustment time is later than the re-bin time. An adjustment to the PI is also blocked when an audit indicator is received at the interface indicating that the retail store is under an audit. An adjusted PI value is determined when the analysis indicates that the selected item was moved from the back room to the shelf, then returned from the shelf, the adjusted PI value being at least one more than the shelf capacity value.

Abstract: An illuminated indicator is disclosed. The illuminated indicator includes graphics disposed on a rear surface of a lightpipe and a housing that supports the rear surface of lightpipe. The housing defines an outer perimeter light channel. The illuminated indicator also includes a plurality of light sources that are disposed about the outer perimeter light channel. The outer perimeter light channel directs light from the plurality of light sources to an outer perimeter edge of the lightpipe to evenly illuminate the graphics.

Abstract: A system and methodology for qualifying a twisted pair copper loop for digital subscriber loop services are described. The system automatically queries telecommunications provider database records and/or requests measurements from network switching equipment or testing systems to obtain data regarding the twisted pair copper loop, such as loop length, electrical characteristics, and other loop topology characteristics such as wire gauge, the presence of load coils, and the presence of bridge taps. The system determines which digital subscriber loop services are available for the copper loop based on the combination of all data obtained. The system may be implemented in part as an expert system with a knowledge base of qualification rules used in the decision-making process.

Abstract: Circular sections of coffee filter papers are interconnected along a portion of their sides, the paper being perforated along the lines where adjacent sections meet. The sections are pressed into the shape of cups alternately concave upward and downward and stacked inside one another by folding along the perforated line, the stack of coffee filter cups being placed in a dispensing box having a top opening.

Abstract: An improved copy-proof document is disclosed having a cancellation phrase with an alternating dot pattern which enhances both the detail rendition and protection of such documents. The method of making such a document by preprinting the cancellation phrase in a single tone pattern of alternating dot sizes is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical circuit device comprises an integrating amplifier arrangement that provides a circuit output signal in response to an input signal from a differential amplifier. The differential amplifier receives at one of its input terminals the circuit input signal and at its other input terminal the circuit output signal. The circuit limits its output signal to change at less than a predetermined rate, and the device is particularly useful in a pendulum unit of a gyroscompass, where the rate limitation can be arranged such that the compass does not respond to acceleration due to motion of the craft or vehicle in which the compass is mounted.

Abstract: An apparatus for back lighting a display surface of a liquid crystal display includes a light source and a diffusing backplate interposed between the light source and the display. The diffusing backplate is selectively darkened to attenuate light rays from the light source to provide substantially uniform back illumination of the display. The diffusing backplate further includes a plurality of heating resistors and a thermistor for maintaining the temperature of the display above a predetermined minimum temperature.

Abstract: A gyrocompass comprises a gyroscopic element having a stabilizing gyro with a relatively heavy rotor rigidly secured to a driving shaft and a control gyro with a rotor of lower inertia mounted on the same driving shaft as a free rotor gyro. A case enclosing the gyroscopic element and a drive motor is mounted in a vehicle with the spin axis in the north south plane in gimbals with a nominally vertical outer axis and an inner or tilt axis in the east-west plane. The stabilizing gyro is slaved to the control gyro by means of signals from pick-offs associated with the latter so as to zeroise misalignment, and the tilt gimbal is pendulous to provide a gravity reference, so that the azimuth misalignment signal between the gyros generates an opposing tilt torquer current which is a measure of the gyro tilt angle.