Abstract: A portable wire shear anvil tool is disclosed having a main body, a threaded plunger with a shear plunger at one end, a movable upper shear blade, and a lower shear blade or anvil fixed in place. Upon actuation of the wire shear anvil tool, the tool is adapted to engage and to shear a wire, which can be of differing diameters.

Abstract: A portable crimper tool is disclosed having a frame, a crimper anvil and a bolt adapted to engage the frame and connected to the crimper anvil for actuation of the crimper tool.

Abstract: A portable crimper tool is disclosed having a frame, a crimper anvil and a bolt adapted to engage the frame and connected to the crimper anvil for actuation of the crimper tool.

Abstract: Provided are video nodes for wireless networks and methods thereof that wirelessly extend a wired surveillance system. A wireless interface device services wireless communications between a wired video surveillance network and a wireless viewing node. According to another aspect, a wireless interface device transmits an alert over the wireless network upon a triggering event. In yet another aspect, a technique for viewing an image source from a surveillance system includes displaying available surveillance systems for a user to select according to a display criteria and responsive to selection of an available surveillance system, enabling wireless access to the surveillance system.

Abstract: An alignment tool and method is disclosed for use in aligning wheels of trucks and truck trailers. The tool includes at least one self-leveling laser for checking wheel alignment. The self-leveling laser includes a body, an attachment member and a laser. The attachment member secures the alignment tool to the vehicle or trailer and the alignment tool provides for self-leveling to enable a user to make various predetermined measurements from the laser marking “+” when aligning the wheels of the vehicle or trailer. The alignment tool also may include a fifth wheel adapter for attaching the alignment tool to a fifth wheel pin of a truck trailer when checking the alignment of a truck trailer.

Abstract: The embodiments described in this disclosure address the above issues and others. Accordingly, a self-configuring IP video router provides a plug-and-play transport interface between two LANs, one of which is the host to multiple IP video cameras or servers. In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure, plug-and-play functionality provides that the device can be connected to both networks via standard hardware interfaces, discover the video sources on the “inside” network, and configure itself to do the appropriate IP address mapping and IP port transport across the interface between the networks.

Abstract: An alignment tool and method is disclosed for use in aligning wheels of trucks and truck trailers. The tool includes at least one self-leveling laser for checking wheel alignment. The self-leveling laser includes a body, an attachment member and a laser. The attachment member secures the alignment tool to the vehicle or trailer and the alignment tool provides for self-leveling to enable a user to make various predetermined measurements from the laser marking “+” when aligning the wheels of the vehicle or trailer. The alignment tool also may include a fifth wheel adapter for attaching the alignment tool to a fifth wheel pin of a truck trailer when checking the alignment of a truck trailer.

Abstract: An alignment tool and method is disclosed for use in aligning wheels of trucks and truck trailers. The tool includes at least one self-leveling laser for checking wheel alignment. The self-leveling laser includes a body, an attachment member and a laser. The attachment member secures the alignment tool to the vehicle or trailer and the alignment tool provides for self-leveling to enable a user to make various predetermined measurements from the laser marking “+” when aligning the wheels of the vehicle or trailer. The alignment tool also may include a fifth wheel adapter for attaching the alignment tool to a fifth wheel pin of a truck trailer when checking the alignment of a truck trailer.

Abstract: An alignment tool and method is disclosed for use in aligning wheels of trucks and truck trailers. The tool includes at least one self-leveling laser for checking wheel alignment. The self-leveling laser includes a body, an attachment member and a laser. The attachment member secures the alignment tool to the vehicle or trailer and the alignment tool provides for self-leveling to enable a user to make various predetermined measurements from the laser marking “+” when aligning the wheels of the vehicle or trailer. The alignment tool also may include a fifth wheel adapter for attaching the alignment tool to a fifth wheel pin of a truck trailer when checking the alignment of a truck trailer.

Abstract: Provided are mesh video nodes for wireless mesh networks and methods thereof. A mesh video node includes a wireless interface unit, a multimedia processing unit, an input/output unit, and a control panel interface unit. The mesh video node is configured via a user interface with a communications channel selector and a node selector, where each channel is associated with a predetermined frequency channel, and each node is associated with an internet protocol address. A method of deployment is also provided via a user interface that visually represents link qualities between neighboring nodes.

Abstract: The embodiments described in this disclosure address the above issues and others. Accordingly, a self-configuring IP video router provides a plug-and-play transport interface between two LANs, one of which is the host to multiple IP video cameras or servers. In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure, plug-and-play functionality provides that the device can be connected to both networks via standard hardware interfaces, discover the video sources on the “inside” network, and configure itself to do the appropriate IP address mapping and IP port transport across the interface between the networks.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are user interfaces for configuring network devices for wired and wireless networks and methods thereof. The network device is configured via a user interface with a communications channel selector and a node selector, where each channel is associated with a predetermined parameter, and each node is associated with an internet protocol address.

Abstract: A distributed digital cross-connect system (10) is provided. The system includes two or more network interface islands (12) that connect to the telecommunications network. The system (10) also includes one or more distributed services nodes (18). Each distributed services node (18) connects to two or more of the network interface islands (12). The network interface islands (12) can transmit data to each other through the distributed services node (18). An administration system (14) is also connected to each distributed services node (18) and each network interface island (12). The administration system (14) transmits matrix configuration and telecommunications channel routing data to the network interface islands (12) and the distributed services nodes (18).

Abstract: A distributed digital cross-connect system (10) is provided. The system includes two or more network interface islands (12) that connect to the telecommunications network. The system (10) also includes one or more distributed services nodes (18). Each distributed services node (18) connects to two or more of the network interface islands (12). The network interface islands (12) can transmit data to each other through the distributed services node (18). An administration system (14) is also connected to each distributed services node (18) and each network interface island (12). The administration system (14) transmits matrix configuration and telecommunications channel routing data to the network interface islands (12) and the distributed services nodes (18).

Abstract: Compact blower and filter assemblies for providing clean air to work place and other enclosed environments wherein the blower cooperates with an intermediate baffle to direct incoming air radially outwardly toward opposite endwalls of the assembly housing after which the air flows downwardly across and through a filter element which closes the discharge end of the housing. The intermediate baffle is generally rectangular in configuration having four corners adjacent which are disposed angled deflectors which direct air inwardly with respect to the corners of the housing as the air passes toward the filter and which incorporates a plate which reflects blower noise.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable for transmitting light signals and electrical signals. In optical fiber cables steel wires are added to strengthen the cable. The present invention utilizes the steel wires or any other electrically conductive wires to couple electrical signals or to provide power to remote devices attached to a central station.

Abstract: A fail-safe digital telephone set of the present invention is operatively connected to a digital PBX which has at least one digital telephone set attached thereto and which further interfaces with telephone lines to a central office. The fail-safe digital phone includes logic for providing digital communication of voice information with the PBX, logic for providing analog communication of voice information with the telephone lines, and a switching element which activates the digital logic and connects the digital logic to the PBX.In the event of failure of the PBX, the switching element activates the analog logic and connects the analog logic to the telephone lines.