Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are described that enables unattended, remotely distributed appliances, such as vending machines, utility meters, thermostats and kitchen appliances (ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.) to be connected inexpensively to each other and to a centrally located server. The apparatus 1) uses relatively simple “personality” modules to adapt the apparatus to the application in combination with a sophisticated core module that provides the intelligence needed to process data locally, to format that data and to transfer it to a remote server and 2) uses existing Internet-based communication links, thereby avoiding the costly proprietary links used with current state-of-the-art solutions.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are described that enables unattended, remotely distributed appliances, such as vending machines, utility meters, thermostats and kitchen appliances (ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.) to be connected inexpensively to each other and to a centrally located server. The apparatus 1) uses relatively simple “personality” modules to adapt the apparatus to the application in combination with a sophisticated core module that provides the intelligence needed to process data locally, to format that data and to transfer it to a remote server and 2) uses existing Internet-based communication links, thereby avoiding the costly proprietary links used with current state-of-the-art solutions.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are described that enables unattended, remotely distributed appliances, such as vending machines, utility meters, thermostats and kitchen appliances (ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.) to be connected inexpensively to each other and to a centrally located server. The apparatus 1) uses relatively simple “personality” modules to adapt the apparatus to the application in combination with a sophisticated core module that provides the intelligence needed to process data locally, to format that data and to transfer it to a remote server and 2) uses existing Internet-based communication links, thereby avoiding the costly proprietary links used with current state-of-the-art solutions.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are described that enables unattended, remotely distributed appliances, such as vending machines, utility meters, thermostats and kitchen appliances (ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.) to be connected inexpensively to each other and to a centrally located server. The apparatus 1) uses relatively simple “personality” modules to adapt the apparatus to the application in combination with a sophisticated core module that provides the intelligence needed to process data locally, to format that data and to transfer it to a remote server and 2) uses existing Internet-based communication links, thereby avoiding the costly proprietary links used with current state-of-the-art solutions.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are described that enables unattended, remotely distributed appliances, such as vending machines, utility meters, thermostats and kitchen appliances (ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.) to be connected inexpensively to each other and to a centrally located server. The apparatus 1) uses relatively simple “personality” modules to adapt the apparatus to the application in combination with a sophisticated core module that provides the intelligence needed to process data locally, to format that data and to transfer it to a remote server and 2) uses existing Internet-based communication links, thereby avoiding the costly proprietary links used with current state-of-the-art solutions.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are described that enables unattended, remotely distributed appliances, such as vending machines, utility meters, thermostats and kitchen appliances (ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.) to be connected inexpensively to each other and to a centrally located server. The apparatus 1) uses relatively simple “personality” modules to adapt the apparatus to the application in combination with a sophisticated core module that provides the intelligence needed to process data locally, to format that data and to transfer it to a remote server and 2) uses existing Internet-based communication links, thereby avoiding the costly proprietary links used with current state-of-the-art solutions.

Abstract: This invention relates to the crystal structure of a plant peptide deformylase polypeptide and methods of using the structure to design compounds that modulate the activity of the polypeptide.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are described that enables unattended, remotely distributed appliances, such as vending machines, utility meters, thermostats and kitchen appliances (ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.) to be connected inexpensively to each other and to a centrally located server. The apparatus 1) uses relatively simple “personality” modules to adapt the apparatus to the application in combination with a sophisticated core module that provides the intelligence needed to process data locally, to format that data and to transfer it to a remote server and 2) uses existing Internet-based communication links, thereby avoiding the costly proprietary links used with current state-of-the-art solutions.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus are described that enables unattended, remotely distributed appliances, such as vending machines, utility meters, thermostats and kitchen appliances (ovens, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.) to be connected inexpensively to each other and to a centrally located server. The apparatus 1) uses relatively simple “personality” modules to adapt the apparatus to the application in combination with a sophisticated core module that provides the intelligence needed to process data locally, to format that data and to transfer it to a remote server and 2) uses existing Internet-based communication links, thereby avoiding the costly proprietary links used with current state-of-the-art solutions.

Abstract: This invention relates to the crystal structure of a plant peptide deformylase polypeptide and methods of using the structure to design compounds that modulate the activity of the polypeptide.

Abstract: The Video game disc changer is device that allows people to switch games with remote from across the room instead of doing it manually. You put your favorite 5 to 10 in it and play. This makes it easier to keep track of you games, keep them from getting damaged, and help you relax. This is the first time anyone has will have disc changer that can do this.

Abstract: An electric motor (10) comprises a stator (20) having a primary winding and a rotor (130a,b) arranged to rotate in the stator (20). The rotor comprises a shaft (160), a first magnetic rotor component (140) and a second magnetic rotor component (150), each magnetic rotor component (140,150) having a magnetic pole of a first polarity (43,43?,53,53?) and a magnetic pole of a second polarity (47,47?,57,57?). At least one of the first and second rotor components (140,150) further comprises a structure (35) for carrying induced eddy currents. The second magnetic rotor component (150) is rotatable with respect to the first magnetic rotor component (140) around the shaft (160) from a low-flux orientation to a high-flux orientation. The motor (10) is arranged such that the second magnetic rotor component (150) is in the low-flux orientation when the rotor (130a,b) is at rest and is in the high-flux orientation when the rotor (130a,b) is rotating at an operating speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4,4-disubstituted-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinazolinones of formula I: or stereoisomeric forms, stereoisomeric mixtures, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, wherein A is selected from NCN, NCONH2, and NOR9. The present invention relates to compounds which are useful as inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase, and to pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, and methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as an assay standard or reagent.

Abstract: A motor vehicle (20) has a diesel engine (22) and one or more sources (30, 36) providing data relevant to operations of the vehicle that are external to the engine but potentially influential on fueling of the engine. An engine control system (24) processes data according to an all-speed governing strategy for controlling engine fueling to develop all-speed governed fueling data (MFGOV) that sets engine fueling when a data input to the engine control system from the one or more sources discloses no need to influence engine fueling. When the data input from such one or more sources discloses a need to influence engine fueling, that data input causes engine fueling to be set by a strategy other than the all-speed governing strategy, a torque speed control strategy (54) in particular.

Abstract: A magnetic article is formed from a magnetic fabric that is formed using individual magnetic fibers and is preferably held in its desired shape with stitches. The magnetic article can be used for therapeutic purposes by weaving the magnetic fibers into the magnetic fabric maintaining the magnetic article in close proximity to the user to improve its therapeutic efficacy. The magnetic fibers are preferably sheath-core fibers with a magnetic core and may alternatively be composite fibers with magnetic particles encapsulated in a polymer, giving the magnetic fabric an aesthetically pleasing drape and a tactile handle. The magnetic fibers can be made from slit films suitable for textile processing and additional processing can be used to magnetize the individual fibers. The magnetic fibers can be woven in patterns, and additional layers of magnetic material can be formed on or incorporated into the magnetic fabric using known processes for textiles. Solid magnets can also be added to the magnetic fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4,4-disubstituted-3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-quinazolinones of formula I: 1

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted cyclic carbonyls and derivatives thereof useful as retroviral protease inhibitors, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to methods of using these compounds for treating viral infection. A representative compound of the invention is the compound of formula: wherein R22 and R23 are allyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms or prodrugs thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HIV protease, and to pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, and methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as an assay standard or reagent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms or prodrugs thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HIV protease, and to pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, and methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as an assay standard or reagent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formulae I and II: ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms or prodrugs thereof, which are useful as inhibitors of HIV protease, and to pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising the same, and methods of using the same for treating viral infection or as an assay standard or reagent.