Abstract: A system and method for controlling one or more remote sensors includes wirelessly communicating with the sensors, monitoring operation of each one of the sensors, and causing any one of the sensors that is operating in an unauthorized manner to be disabled. In one embodiment, the sensors can include micro-mechanical structure supporting electronic circuitry. The electronic circuitry is capable of monitoring at least one performance parameter of the sensor, comparing the monitored parameter to a preset limit, and disabling the sensor if the preset performance limit is exceeded.

Abstract: An endoluminal prosthesis is described and comprises a stent (40), At least one barb (42) secured to the stent, and a degradable barb guard (52) covering at least a portion of the barb and protecting the distal tip when the stent is in a compressed configuration. The barb guard (52) comprises a degradable structure that degrades to expose the distal tip of the barb when the stent is placed in a vessel.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for controlling the blocking of telephone calls are disclosed. A person, for example, bothered by calls from a prison inmate may desire to block future call attempts from that inmate or even desire to block all calls from the confinement/correctional institution at which the inmate is housed. To reduce accidental and fraudulent call blocking, various techniques are used to verify that the party requesting the block is, in fact, the party in control of the telephone number requested to be blocked. Embodiments herein enable call blocking using systems that require little or no human interaction to process a block request, reduce or eliminate accidental blocks via a callback confirmation process, create a documentation trail via the use of a profile and PIN system used for the processing of a block, and/or reduce fraudulent blocks by parties other than those authorized to do so via CNAM (Caller ID) verification.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling one or more remote sensors includes wirelessly communicating with the sensors, monitoring operation of each one of the sensors, and causing any one of the sensors that is operating in an unauthorized manner to be disabled. In one embodiment, the sensors can include micro-mechanical structure supporting electronic circuitry. The electronic circuitry is capable of monitoring at least one performance parameter of the sensor, comparing the monitored parameter to a preset limit, and disabling the sensor if the preset performance limit is exceeded.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling one or more remote sensors includes wirelessly communicating with the sensors, monitoring operation of each one of the sensors, and causing any one of the sensors that is operating in an unauthorized manner to be disabled. In one embodiment, the sensors can include micro-mechanical structure supporting electronic circuitry. The electronic circuitry is capable of monitoring at least one performance parameter of the sensor, comparing the monitored parameter to a preset limit, and disabling the sensor if the preset performance limit is exceeded.

Abstract: A security printing method includes generating a security file having a plurality of metadata fields and an information field concatenated together in an initial sequence. A security file identification is generated from the plurality of metadata fields and the information field. The security file identification corresponds to the initial sequence and is a one-way function of the plurality of metadata fields and the information field. The method further includes selecting a custom scrambling technique based on the security file identification, and scrambling the initial sequence using the selected custom scrambling technique, thereby creating a scrambled sequence of the plurality of metadata field and the information field.

Abstract: Wavelet filters computed from a wavelet transform are used as a means of pulse shaping binary data transmitted and received over multiple parallel channels. At the transmitter the data is parsed from a serial bit stream to several parallel streams. Within each of the parallel bit streams symbols are formed. Signals are created from each symbol by up-sampling by inserting zeros between successive symbols. These signals are passed through a bank of low-pass and high-pass filters derived from a wavelet packet transform. The filters are paired: one high-pass with a low-pass. The ordering is alternated to preserve “natural” frequency ordering. These steps are repeated for this set of signals until only one signal remains. The remaining signal is transmitted in the base band of the transmission system or they are transmitted by modulating the carrier of the transmission system. At the receiver the steps are reversed to recover symbols.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling one or more remote sensors includes wirelessly communicating with the sensors, monitoring operation of each one of the sensors, and causing any one of the sensors that is operating in an unauthorized manner to be disabled. In one embodiment, the sensors can include micro-mechanical structure supporting electronic circuitry. The electronic circuitry is capable of monitoring at least one performance parameter of the sensor, comparing the monitored parameter to a preset limit, and disabling the sensor if the preset performance limit is exceeded.

Abstract: A security printing method includes generating a security file having a plurality of metadata fields and an information field concatenated together in an initial sequence. A security file identification is generated from the plurality of metadata fields and the information field. The security file identification corresponds to the initial sequence and is a one-way function of the plurality of metadata fields and the information field. The method further includes selecting a custom scrambling technique based on the security file identification, and scrambling the initial sequence using the selected custom scrambling technique, thereby creating a scrambled sequence of the plurality of metadata field and the information field.

Abstract: A system for approximating a temperature of a battery includes a sensor configured to provide a temperature measurement of the ambient air, a sensor configured to provide a voltage measurement of the battery, a sensor configured to provide a current measurement of the battery, and signal processing circuitry configured to determine an approximate battery temperature as a function of the measured ambient air temperature, the measured voltage of the battery, and the measured current of the battery.

Abstract: A method is provided for assisting a start-up of a work machine having a battery assembly and a main engine. The method may include starting an auxiliary power unit, and using electrical power generated by the auxiliary power unit to condition the battery assembly. The method may also include adding electrical power generated by the auxiliary power unit to electrical power generated by the battery assembly for a main engine cranking event.

Abstract: An auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system is configured to assist a main engine start of a machine. The auxiliary power unit automatic start-up system may include an auxiliary power unit and a controller. The controller may monitor a parameter of the machine, automatically start the auxiliary power unit if the parameter is outside a first predetermined range, and bring the parameter within a second predetermined range using the auxiliary power unit.

Abstract: An acetal-based composition useful as a nucleating, gelling, thickening or clarifying agent is disclosed. The composition may be synthesized or provided in many different forms, including multicarbon diacetals formed from carbohydrates. Once synthesized, the compound may be employed as an additive in a plastic composition, such as (for example) a polypropylene copolymer. Co-additives may also be employed. Several aryl structures may reside upon the hydrocarbon chain backbone. One structure of such an acetal-based composition which happens to have two aryl-containing groups is shown: wherein: n is 0, 1 or 2; Ar1 and Ar2 are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted aryl-containing groups; and R is selected from the group consisting of: alkenyls, alkyls, alkoxy, hydroxyl alkyls, and alkyl-halides.

Abstract: A nestable or stackable container having at least one recess formed in the sidewall of the container to improve wall strength integrity. The surface of the recess further including texturing to improve grippability such that the container can be grasped in any direction while providing improved tactile engagement. An anti-rotation element is formed in the sidewall of the container and is configured to prevent rotation movement of the container when in a stacked or nested arrangement with a second container.

Abstract: A nestable or stackable container having at least one recess formed in the sidewall of the container to improve wall strength integrity. The surface of the recess further including texturing to improve grippability such that the container can be grasped in any direction while providing improved tactile engagement. Engaging portions include an annular shoulder to maintain spacing between adjacent stacked containers, and depressions to define antirotational interlock between adjacent stacked containers.

Abstract: A flow direction detector is provided which includes a flow disruptor positioned in a fluid flow path to effect a detectable differential flow characteristic to such flow path based on fluid flow direction, and a sensor arrangement configured to detect such detectable differential flow characteristic within the flow path.

Abstract: A method for encoding, transmitting and receiving signals by adaptive wavelet packet trees is disclosed. In a first aspect a transmitter, accepts a binary data stream, assumed to be random. At the transmitter the data is parsed from a serial bit stream to several parallel streams. The number of bits per symbol need not remain constant; within each of the parallel bit streams symbols are formed from the bits and consist of the set {0, 1, . . . 2k?1} where k is the number of bits per symbol. The symbols are Grey coded to decrease the probability of a bit error, however other forms of pre-coding can be used. Signals are created from each symbol by, first, up sampling—by inserting zeros between successive symbols; these signals modulate low-pass and high-pass filters that are derived from a wavelet packet transform (the wavelet and scaling functions, or, equivalently the low-pass and high-pass analysis filters). The filters are paired: one high-pass with a low-pass.

Abstract: An encoder-decoder is disclosed for embedding digital rights meta-data onto digital media, such as images, documents and sound. The encoder-decoder uses a cryptographic. key to control encoding and decoding. For example, in encoding, the cryptographic key controls a cryptographic embedding of a meta-data onto the media so that the message cannot be extracted from the media, unless one has a private key.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of for using wavelets filters computed from a wavelet transform as a means of pulse shaping binary data transmitted and received over multiple parallel channels. At the transmitter: (1) the data is parsed from a serial bit stream to several parallel streams; (2) within each of the parallel bit streams symbols are formed from the bits and consist of the set {0, 1, . . . 2k?1} where k is the number of bits per symbol. The symbols may be Grey coded to decrease the probability of a bit error. (3)[a] signals are created from each symbols by, first up sampling- by inserting zeros between successive symbols; [b] these signals are passed through a bank of low-pass and high-pass filters that are derived from a wavelet packet transform (the wavelet and scaling functions, or, equivalently the low-pass and high-pass reconstruction filters). [c] The filters are paired: one high-pass with a low-pass. The ordering is alternated to preserve “natural” frequency ordering.

Abstract: A flow direction detector is provided which includes a flow disruptor positioned in a fluid flow path to effect a detectable differential flow characteristic to such flow path based on fluid flow direction, and a sensor arrangement configured to detect such detectable differential flow characteristic within the flow path.