Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a network adapted to acquire, analyze, and distribute information regarding time sensitive and area specific events. The system acquires information from a plurality of available sources and filters the data to detect reportable events as defined by a selected criteria. The detected reportable events are then analyzed and processed to generate messages describing the reportable events. These messages, along with corresponding data as to the time, place, urgency, and nature of the event, are then transmitted to users via a variety of transmission options. The messages may be received by conventional communications equipment, such as telephones, cellular phones, pagers, fax machines, etc. and/or by specialized equipment designed to operate with the preferred system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a network adapted to acquire, analyze, and distribute information regarding time sensitive and area specific events. The system acquires information from a plurality of available sources and filters the data to detect reportable events as defined by a selected criteria. The detected reportable events are then analyzed and processed to generate messages describing the reportable events. These messages, along with corresponding data as to the time, place, urgency, and nature of the event, are then transmitted to users via a variety of transmission options. The messages may be received by conventional communications equipment, such as telephones, cellular phones, pagers, fax machines, etc. and/or by specialized equipment designed to operate with the preferred system.

Abstract: A vehicle tilting system for tilting a vehicle to expose the vehicle's undercarriage is disclosed. More specifically, the present system includes a vehicle support frame pivotally connected to a supporting surface. The vehicle support frame supports a vehicle and pivots between a collapsed position and an inclined position upon inflation of an inflatable air bag system that is connected to and placed between the supporting surface and the vehicle support frame.

Abstract: A vehicle tilting system for tilting a vehicle to expose the vehicle's undercarriage is disclosed. More specifically, the present system includes a vehicle support frame pivotally connected to a supporting surface. The vehicle support frame supports a vehicle and pivots between a collapsed position and an inclined position upon inflation of an inflatable air bag system that is connected to and placed between the supporting surface and the vehicle support frame.