Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for analyzing sports impacts includes capturing video of game play from multiple locations using video cameras, tracking the heads of players of the games in the video, computing motion parameters of the heads, and determining if one or more of the motion parameters exceeds a threshold established for that parameter.

Abstract: A capsule assembly for an ultra-high pressure furnace, comprising a containment tube having an interior side surface and defining a central longitudinal axis; a chamber suitable for accommodating a reaction assembly, a proximate and a distal end heater assembly, and a side heater assembly. When assembled, the chamber is contained within the containment tube and arranged longitudinally between the proximate and distal end heater assemblies. The side heater assembly is disposed adjacent the interior side surface and electrically connects the end heater assemblies with each other. Each end heater assembly has a respective peripheral side disposed adjacent the interior side surface Heat is produced in the chamber in response to an electric current flowing through the end and side heater assemblies.

Abstract: A capsule assembly for an ultra-high pressure furnace, comprising a containment tube defining a central longitudinal axis, a chamber suitable for accommodating a reaction assembly, a proximate and a distal end heater assembly, and a side heater assembly. When assembled, the chamber and the side heater assembly are contained within the containment tube and arranged longitudinally between the proximate and distal end heater assemblies. Each end heater assembly comprises a respective conduction volume forming a respective electrical path through the end heat assembly. The side heater assembly electrically connects the respective conducting volumes to each other, and heat is produced in the chamber in response to an electric current flowing through the side heater assembly and the conducting volumes. At least the proximate end heater assembly comprises a first insulation component including an outer insulation volume.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for analyzing sports impacts includes capturing video of game play from multiple locations using video cameras, tracking the heads of players of the games in the video, computing motion parameters of the heads, and determining if one or more of the motion parameters exceeds a threshold established for that parameter.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to passenger and vehicle paring. Specifically, this invention relates to a system and method for aligning a particular passenger with a unique vehicle through the use of one or more scanners and unique identifiers placed at specific entrances to a facility. The system further relates to a system and method for identifying particular egress routes to align the particular passenger with the unique vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to passenger and vehicle paring. Specifically, this invention relates to a system and method for aligning a particular passenger with a unique vehicle through the use of one or more scanners and unique identifiers placed at specific entrances to a facility. The system further relates to a system and method for identifying particular egress routes to align the particular passenger with the unique vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to passenger and vehicle paring. Specifically, this invention relates to a system and method for aligning a particular passenger with a unique vehicle through the use of one or more scanners and unique identifiers placed at specific entrances to a facility. The system further relates to a system and method for identifying particular egress routes to align the particular passenger with the unique vehicle.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for equalizing a multiplicity of amplifier optical output signals comprised of a combined broadcast optical signal and a narrowcast optical signal having different bands of wavelengths of light by adjusting the power output level of at least one the signals in response to an amplified sample of the signal. A light switch or attenuator and a sensor for determining whether a transmission fiber is in place is connected to each of the multiplicity of optical output signals to allow the optical output signals to be turned on and off for maintenance and repair.

Abstract: A downloadable postage rate calculating device including a platform for receiving a parcel and providing a weight for the parcel, and a processor configured to receive current rates information downloaded from a computer or other similar device. The processor calculates a postage amount for the parcel based on at least a portion of the current rates information and the weight of the parcel. The processor can also compare the postage amount for a first carrier and shipping method, with that of a second carrier and shipping method, or between two shipping methods offered by the same carrier.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes a combination of chemical and mechanical finishing processes to polish a disk substrate surface to near atomic smoothness. Broadly speaking, the surface of a disk substrate that has been machined (i.e., rough ground) to a predetermined surface roughness is subjected to attack by a chemical formulation (called an attacking agent). The chemical formulation is used to soften the substrate material. Then, the softened material is “wiped away” via mechanical action.

Abstract: A downloadable postage rate calculating device including a platform for receiving a parcel and providing a weight for the parcel, and a processor configured to receive current rates information downloaded from a computer or other similar device. The processor calculates a postage amount for the parcel based on at least a portion of the current rates information and the weight of the parcel. The processor can also compare the postage amount for a first carrier and shipping method, with that of a second carrier and shipping method, or between two shipping methods offered by the same carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides waterborne printed circuit board coating compositions having surfactants that can bind into the polymeric network that is formed upon curing the printed circuit board coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes a combination of chemical and mechanical finishing processes to polish a disk substrate surface to near atomic smoothness. Broadly speaking, the surface of a disk substrate that has been machined (i.e., rough ground) to a predetermined surface roughness is subjected to attack by a chemical formulation (called an attacking agent). The chemical formulation is used to soften the substrate material. Then, the softened material is “wiped away” via mechanical action.

Abstract: A reaction vessel for use in producing large diamond crystals of good quality and yield includes a reaction volume and a reaction mass located in the volume. The reaction mass comprises a plurality of seed particles located in or on a surface in the reaction volume and a carbon source separated from the seed particles by a mass of metallic catalyst/solvent for diamond synthesis. The mass comprises alternating layers of carbon-rich and carbon-lean metallic catalyst/solvent which lie parallel or substantially parallel to the surface. There is also provided a mass of alternating layers of carbon-rich and carbon-lean metallic catalyst/solvent.

Abstract: A packaging system (10) for tube stock continuous film media (20). The system forms a bag, fills the bag with product, and seals the bag. A floating platen (30) is used to separate the two layers of the tube stock continuous film media during processing. The system is suitable with a wide variety of different types of media, and forms an aesthetically pleasing package.