Abstract: The system which dynamically determines crawl frequency. Crawl frequency is computed by determining the proportional integral derivative (PID) contribution of certain data to the system. Alternatively, the system determines the next time to crawl based on both the rate of change and displacement of data. Maximum and minimum wait times between crawls are taken into account for the computation. In another embodiment, crawl frequency is calculated based on the rate of change. The system determines the next time to crawl based on the rate of change of data within set parameters, such as maximum and minimum wait times between crawls. Alternatively, the system implements a recurrent neural network (RNN) using long short-term memory (LSTM) units for a future data prediction. With this information, the system determines the next time to crawl.

Abstract: The system which dynamically determines crawl frequency. Crawl frequency is computed by determining the proportional integral derivative (PID) contribution of certain data to the system. Alternatively, the system determines the next time to crawl based on both the rate of change and displacement of data. Maximum and minimum wait times between crawls are taken into account for the computation. In another embodiment, crawl frequency is calculated based on the rate of change. The system determines the next time to crawl based on the rate of change of data within set parameters, such as maximum and minimum wait times between crawls. Alternatively, the system implements a recurrent neural network (RNN) using long short-term memory (LSTM) units for a future data prediction. With this information, the system determines the next time to crawl.

Abstract: The system which dynamically determines crawl frequency. Crawl frequency is computed by determining the proportional integral derivative (PID) contribution of certain data to the system. Alternatively, the system determines the next time to crawl based on both the rate of change and displacement of data. Maximum and minimum wait times between crawls are taken into account for the computation. In another embodiment, crawl frequency is calculated based on the rate of change. The system determines the next time to crawl based on the rate of change of data within set parameters, such as maximum and minimum wait times between crawls. Alternatively, the system implements a recurrent neural network (RNN) using long short-term memory (LSTM) units for a future data prediction. With this information, the system determines the next time to crawl.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and software are disclosed for providing rule handling functionality in a distributed transcription environment. Some embodiments provide client-server workflow management for providing and supporting distributed transcription services. Other embodiments provide audio-to-text synchronization to support certain transcription functionality. Still other embodiments provide logging functionality to support quality, personnel, billing, and/or other enterprise tasks. And other embodiments provide functionality to support rule generation, editing, validation, and/or execution.

Abstract: An apparatus for a swayable bed frame assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base frame comprising a plurality of vertical sleeves, and a plurality of vertical posts. Each vertical post of the plurality of vertical posts includes an insertable portion and a coupler portion, where the insertable portion is receivable within one of the plurality of vertical sleeves of the base frame. The apparatus includes, in one embodiment, a mattress platform comprising an outer periphery, and a plurality of non-rigid linkages, where each non-rigid linkage of the plurality of non-rigid linkages is detachably coupleable to and extendable between each coupler portion of each vertical post and the outer periphery of the mattress platform. The mattress platform is suspendable by the plurality of non-rigid linkages in swayable fashion above a floor.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and software are disclosed for providing rule handling functionality in a distributed transcription environment. Some embodiments provide client-server workflow management for providing and supporting distributed transcription services. Other embodiments provide audio-to-text synchronization to support certain transcription functionality. Still other embodiments provide logging functionality to support quality, personnel, billing, and/or other enterprise tasks. And other embodiments provide functionality to support rule generation, editing, validation, and/or execution.

Abstract: A push/pull cable comprises a cable core and a cable core liner. The cable core includes a central mandrel wire and an outer helical wire wound about the central mandrel wire. The cable core liner has a splined inner wall and the cable core is disposed within the cable core liner.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and software are disclosed for providing rule handling functionality in a distributed transcription environment. Some embodiments provide client-server workflow management for providing and supporting distributed transcription services. Other embodiments provide audio-to-text synchronization to support certain transcription functionality. Still other embodiments provide logging functionality to support quality, personnel, billing, and/or other enterprise tasks. And other embodiments provide functionality to support rule generation, editing, validation, and/or execution.

Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine is disclosed. The control system includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm and arm position means coupled to the control arm for providing an electrical signal that represents a position of the control arm within its operating range. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) includes input means for receiving the electrical signal, control means for controlling a throttle of a first engine and shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal, and output means for providing a control signal that represents a current position of the control arm to a second ECU.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a push pull cable apparatus includes a push pull cable connection, that has a rod having a first diameter and a core disposed adjacent the rod wherein the core has a second diameter and wherein the first diameter and the second diameter are substantially similar. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a method of manufacturing a push pull cable connection, includes providing a rod, forming a first counter bore into the rod, forming a second counter bore into the rod, inserting a second layer into the first counter bore, surrounding the second layer with a core jacket, and removing a portion of the core jacket along a length of the core jacket.

Abstract: A push-pull cable is provided. The cable includes a central wire, a first set of wires wrapped around the central wire, and a second set of wires wrapped around the first set of wires. A coating is then formed around the second set of wires. Also provided is a method for manufacturing such a wire.

Abstract: A push-pull cable is provided. The cable includes a central wire, a first set of wires wrapped around the central wire, and a second set of wires wrapped around the first set of wires. A coating is then formed around the second set of wires. Also provided is a method for manufacturing such a wire.

Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine is disclosed. The control system includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm and arm position means coupled to the control arm for providing an electrical signal that represents a position of the control arm within its operating range. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) includes input means for receiving the electrical signal, control means for controlling a throttle of a first engine and shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal, and output means for providing a control signal that represents a current position of the control arm to a second ECU.

Abstract: A bag closing apparatus including a frame structure, a cinching assembly and an actuator assembly. The cinching assembly includes at least three pivot arms, each pivot arm including an arcuate portion and pivotably connected to the frame structure. The pivot arms are located relative to each to define a confined closure area. The actuator assembly includes a plurality of actuators for moving the pivot arms between spread positions and closed positions wherein the closure area has a smaller area.

Abstract: An assembly (10) for interconnecting the throttle and transmission whereby the transmission is locked in neutral for shifting from gear to gear unless the throttle is at idle. A guide member (22) engages opposite edges of a slider member (12) on the front and supports an actuator (18) on the rear. The slider member (12) has a hole (20) therein for receiving a locking pin (16) to lock the slider member (12) in the neutral position. The locking pin (16) is biased out of engagement with the slider member (12) by a return spring (44) whereas a compression spring (48) allows lost motion movement of an actuator pin (46) relative to the locking pin (16) under the force of a throttle moved cam (54) when the locking pin (16) is in abutting engagement with the slider member (12). The slider member (12) and the cam (54) may be connected to the transmission and throttle respectively by motion transmitting cable assemblies.

Abstract: A method of making a non-woven web of melt blown polymeric fibers wherein the melt blown fibers have particles introduced into the stream of microfibers after the microfibers have been extruded. If the particles are of super absorbent material they are distributed substantially individually and spaced throughout the web and provide effective results when used for example in a sanitary napkin, diaper or incontinence pad. If the particles are for example, clay, calcium carbonate, kaolin chalk or the like, then a wiper product made from the web has improved wiping properties.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) including a core element (12) movably supported by a conduit (16) with a unique swivel tube joint between a fitting (18) and a swivel tube (26) wherein a counterbore (34) is formed to define a female end in the swivel tube (26), the counterbore (34) being larger in diameter than the bore (27) in the swivel tube (26) which supports a core end rod (14). The swivel tube (26) is retained on the head (30) and groove (32) portion of the end fitting (18) by having deformations (38) crimped into the counterbored section of the swivel tube (26) with the deformations being spaced from the bottom of the groove (32).

Abstract: In a conveying system for a stream of rod-like articles in multi-layer stack formation, in which system the stream is moved along a path which is curved in a generally horizontal plane, suction is applied to the hub (30) of a turntable (10) for the stream, in order to draw the ends of the articles (16) against the hub and thereby help to maintain alignment of the articles during conveyance on the turntable. Further control, particularly for the uppermost articles, may be provided by a series of bristles (44) urged into contact with the articles on the turntable (10) by a guide rod (46). The system may be usefully employed in a filter cigarette assembling machine, for turning one of two streams of filter cigarettes issuing from the machine so that it may be merged with the other stream with the filter ends of the cigarettes in the two streams facing in the same direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closed wound drainage system with a clearing port connected to the system, having a permeable membrane for sealable passage of a needle therethrough for injection of fluid into the system in order to flush the system without opening the system. The clearing port may also be used to withdraw fluid samples from the system for laboratory analysis without contaminating the system or the sample during the withdrawal procedure. The present invention also relates to a method for sterile clearing of obstructions in a closed wound drainage system.