Abstract: A computer-implemented method for transmitting information comprises receiving, by a server, contact information about a participant; assigning, by the server, an identification to the participant; associating, by the server, the identification with the contact information of the participant; allowing, by the server, use of the identification on a network, wherein the network is limited to a geographic region; receiving, by the server, a request transmitted over the network to send a message to the participant, wherein the request comprises the identification of the participant; determining, by the server, a method of communication of the participant based upon the identification in the request; and transmitting, by the server, the message to the participant using the preferred communication method.

Abstract: Surface stabilized safety enhanced free-weights and exercise methods that offer the benefits of free-weight resistance training, bodyweight exercises, and body positioning exercises with increased effectiveness, versatility, and safety.

Abstract: A connector clip for medical sensors, including a first main body having two main tip contacts in electrical contact with electrical wires connectable to an instrument and a second main body mounted on the first main body and movable with respect to the first main body between an open position and a closed position. Two auxiliary tip contacts and an electric/electronic circuit provided with two connecting leads each electrically connected to one of the two auxiliary tip contacts are positioned in first or second main body. When a disposable sensor tab is correctly located and clamped each of two contacts is in contact with one of the main tip contacts and one of the auxiliary tip contacts and the electric circuit is connected in parallel with an electrical circuit defined by the sensor.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for transmitting information comprises receiving, by a server, contact information about a participant; assigning, by the server, an identification to the participant; associating, by the server, the identification with the contact information of the participant; allowing, by the server, use of the identification on a network, wherein the network is limited to a geographic region; receiving, by the server, a request transmitted over the network to send a message to the participant, wherein the request comprises the identification of the participant; determining, by the server, a method of communication of the participant based upon the identification in the request; and transmitting, by the server, the message to the participant using the preferred communication method.

Abstract: A connector clip for medical sensors, including a first main body having two main tip contacts in electrical contact with electrical wires connectable to an instrument and a second main body mounted on the first main body and movable with respect to the first main body between an open position and a closed position. Two auxiliary tip contacts and an electric/electronic circuit provided with two connecting leads each electrically connected to one of the two auxiliary tip contacts are positioned in first or second main body.

Abstract: In a multi-processor multi-threaded computer system, resources are dynamically assigned during program operation to either threads or processors in such a manner that resource usage is maximized. In one embodiment, the choice of whether to assign resources to threads or processors is dependent on the number of threads versus the number of processors. In another embodiment, when the system is operating in one assignment mode, the amount of wasted resources is measured and when this measured amount exceeds a predetermined threshold based on the maximum resources that could be wasted were the system operating in the other assignment mode, the assignment is switched to the other assignment mode.

Abstract: An object structure's header (40) allocates a two-bit synchronization-state field (42) solely to monitor data for implementing synchronization on that object. When the object is locked by a particular execution thread, or when one or more execution threads are waiting for a lock or notification on that object, its header contains a pointer to monitor resources in the form of a linked list of lock records (50, 52, 54) associated with the threads involved. The synchronization-state field (42) ordinarily contains an indication of whether such a linked list exists and, if so, whether its first member is associated with a thread that has a lock on the object. When a thread attempts to gain access to that linked list, it employs an atomic swap operation to place a special busy value in that lock-state field (42) and write its execution-environment pointer into the object's header (40).

Abstract: In a bar with modules for tufting tools, in particular a needle bar with needle modules, in which the tufting tools (3) are cast at one end into a plate-shaped basic body (1) of the module, at least one groove (9) running horizontally is worked in the bar (4). There extends from a plane face (2) of each module at least one moulding (7; 8) which projects perpendicularly to this face (2) and which engages into the groove (9) of the bar (4) and, alone or jointly with further mouldings (7; 8), holds the respective module fixedly in terms of rotation in the bar (4).

Abstract: A combination of a bar having a bore therein, and a tufting tool module for the bar including a bore extending therethrough. A fastening screw extending through the bore of the module, and threaded into a cooperatively threaded portion of the bore of the bar. The module has a plate shaped body having a first plane face which bears against a first plane face of the bar, and is urged into contact with that face by the fastening screw. There is a first stop strip extending from the first face and along a first edge of the module body. The first face of the module body is locked in a given angular position relative to the fastening screw. In one embodiment a first collar which projects from the first face of the module body, is positioned annularly around the bore and received in the bar with a locating fit. The first stop strip is closely adjacent the surface of the bar.

Abstract: A tufting process is provided whereby one pile length is cut from a pile material which is to be joined to a backing material by means of a cutting edge after the formation of each loop. Provision is also made for the cutting process to be effected by means of the vibrational cutting movement of a cutting edge, in particular with the aim of improving the cut and reducing wear. In order to implement such a process, a tufting device is provided which incorporates a row of side by side loopers. The loopers move to-and-fro for the purpose of looping the pile material. Each looper includes a base installed in a looper block. A shaft extends from the block and has a nose for collecting the yarn on its front end. The shaft further incorporates a cutting edge configured so as to perform the cutting process. Each looper is adapted to be coupled with a vibrating drive which superimposes a vibrational motion on top of the to-and-fro motion.