Abstract: A lock device including a keyway sized and configured to receive a key, a sensor assembly including an optical source and a key height sensor, and a controller in communication with the sensor assembly. The optical source is configured to generate an optical signal, and the key height sensor is configured to generate a key height signal in response to receiving the optical signal. The key is configured to interact with the optical signal such that the key height signal varies based upon the height of the key. The controller is configured to generate a key profile based at least in part upon the key height signal, to compare the key profile to authorization data, to select an action based upon the comparing, and to perform the action.

Abstract: A tracking apparatus (1) comprising: a first mobile transceiver unit (2), and a second mobile transceiver unit (3), the first mobile transceiver unit being in wireless communication with the second mobile transceiver unit for the transfer of data therebetween, the first mobile transceiver unit being arranged for location within an environment and being operable to determine data regarding the environment and to emit some or all of the determined data which is received by the second mobile transceiver unit for storage thereon when it is determined by the first mobile transceiver unit that the second mobile transceiver unit is located within a distance of the first mobile transceiver unit.

Abstract: A Common Component Framework (CCF) provides a container interface and a component interface for communication in a multi-tiered software application. Component context data may be transmitted to and from a container describing a current state of a component executing within the container. Context data may correspond to a specific entity (e.g., a financial entity such as a company or stock) identified by a user interacting with the component. The container may communicate the context data between different components to synchronize and coordinate component behavior, providing a more robust and coherent user experience. In addition to component context data, other information may be transmitted between containers and components such as properties, menu options, and data fields, supporting more complete integration of even web-based components into containers.

Abstract: A tracking apparatus (1) comprising: a first mobile transceiver unit (2), and a second mobile transceiver unit (3), the first mobile transceiver unit being in wireless communication with the second mobile transceiver unit for the transfer of data therebetween, the first mobile transceiver unit being arranged for location within an environment and being operable to determine data regarding the environment and to emit some or all of the determined data which is received by the second mobile transceiver unit for storage thereon when it is determined by the first mobile transceiver unit that the second mobile transceiver unit is located within a distance of the first mobile transceiver unit.

Abstract: A Common Component Framework (CCF) provides a container interface and a component interface for communication in a multi-tiered software application. Component context data may be transmitted to and from a container describing a current state of a component executing within the container. Context data may correspond to a specific entity (e.g., a financial entity such as a company or stock) identified by a user interacting with the component. The container may communicate the context data between different components to synchronize and coordinate component behavior, providing a more robust and coherent user experience. In addition to component context data, other information may be transmitted between containers and components such as properties, menu options, and data fields, supporting more complete integration of even web-based components into containers.

Abstract: A time keeping device comprising (i) time keeping means, (ii) a display means, capable of displaying at least first and second images to differentiate between two different time periods, wherein the first image can alter to indicate the passage of time throughout a user-selected time period, and (iii) control means for causing the display means to display either its first or its second image dependent on the time of day and/or on timing information input by a user, and for causing alteration of the first image with the passage of time during the user-selected time period.

Abstract: A Common Component Framework (CCF) provides a container interface and a component interface for communication in a multi-tiered software application. Component context data may be transmitted to and from a container describing a current state of a component executing within the container. Context data may correspond to a specific entity (e.g., a financial entity such as a company or stock) identified by a user interacting with the component. The container may communicate the context data between different components to synchronize and coordinate component behavior, providing a more robust and coherent user experience. In addition to component context data, other information may be transmitted between containers and components such as properties, menu options, and data fields, supporting more complete integration of even web-based components into containers.

Abstract: A composition for the stripping of photoresist and the cleaning of residues from substrates, and for silicon oxide etch, comprising from about 0.01 percent by weight to about 10 percent by weight of one or more fluoride compounds, from about 10 percent by weight to about 95% by weight of a sulfoxide or sulfone solvent, and from about 20 percent by weight to about 50 percent by weight water. The composition may contain corrosion inhibitors, chelating agents, co-solvents, basic amine compounds, surfactants, acids and bases.

Abstract: A Common Component Framework (CCF) provides a container interface and a component interface for communication in a multi-tiered software application. Component context data may be transmitted to and from a container describing a current state of a component executing within the container. Context data may correspond to a specific entity (e.g., a financial entity such as a company or stock) identified by a user interacting with the component. The container may communicate the context data between different components to synchronize and coordinate component behavior, providing a more robust and coherent user experience. In addition to component context data, other information may be transmitted between containers and components such as properties, menu options, and data fields, supporting more complete integration of even web-based components into containers.

Abstract: A time out device for disciplining a child has (i) a flexible sheet, (ii) a sensor for detecting and signaling whether the child is on the sheet, and (iii) a control section. The control section has a timer, control means for operating the timer in response to signals received from the sensor, input means by which a user may input or select a desired duration for a time out period and signaling means for indicating to a user when a desired time out period has elapsed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dilute aqueous solutions containing phosphoric acid and methods for cleaning plasma etch residue from semiconductor substrates including such dilute aqueous solutions. The solution according to the invention may advantageous contain an alkaline compound, one or more other acid compounds, and/or a fluoride-containing compound and may optionally contain additional components such as organic solvents, chelating agents, amines, and/or surfactants.

Abstract: A composition for removing resist, polymeric material and/or etching residue from a substrate comprising titanium or an alloy thereof, the composition comprising hydroxylamine or a derivative thereof and at least one compound having the general formula (I) wherein: R1 and R3 are each independently selected from H, OH, CO2H, halogen, C1–C3 alkyl, C1–C3 alkoxy or (CH2)nOH wherein n is 1, 2 or 3; and R2 is selected from C9–C16 alkyl, or C9–C16 alkoxy

Abstract: A composition for the stripping of photoresist and the cleaning of residues from substrates, and for silicon oxide etch, comprising from about 0.01 percent by weight to about 10 percent by weight of one or more fluoride compounds, from about 10 percent by weight to about 95% by weight of a sulfoxide or sulfone solvent, and from about 20 percent by weight to about 50 percent by weight water. The composition may contain corrosion inhibitors, chelating agents, co-solvents, basic amine compounds, surfactants, acids and bases.

Abstract: A composition for the stripping of photoresist and the cleaning of residues from substrates, and for silicon oxide etch, comprising from about 0.01 percent by weight to about 10 percent by weight of one or more fluoride compounds, from about 10 percent by weight to about 95% by weight of a sulfoxide or sulfone solvent, and from about 20 percent by weight to about 50 percent by weight water. The composition may contain corrosion inhibitors, chelating agents, co-solvents, basic amine compounds, surfactants, acids and bases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dilute aqueous solutions containing phosphoric acid and methods for cleaning plasma etch residue from semiconductor substrates including such dilute aqueous solutions. The solution according to the invention may advantageous contain an alkaline compound, one or more other acid compounds, and/or a fluoride-containing compound and may optionally contain additional components such as organic solvents, chelating agents, amines, and/or surfactants.

Abstract: A composition for removing resist, polymeric material and/or etching residue from a substrate comprising titanium or an alloy thereof, the composition comprising hydroxylamine or a derivative thereof and at least one compound having the general formula (I) wherein: R1 and R3 are each independently selected from H, OH, CO2H, halogen, C1-C3 alkyl, C1-C3 alkoxy or (CH2)nOH wherein n is 1, 2 or 3; and R2 is selected from C9-C16 alkyl, or C9-C16 alkoxy.

Abstract: A composition for the stripping of photoresist and the cleaning of residues from substrates, and for silicon oxide etch, comprising from about 0.01 percent by weight to about 10 percent by weight of one or more fluoride compounds, from about 10 percent by weight to about 95% by weight of a sulfoxide or sulfone solvent, and from about 20 percent by weight to about 50 percent by weight water. The composition may contain corrosion inhibitors, chelating agents, co-solvents, basic amine compounds, surfactants, acids and bases.

Abstract: A linear accelerator drift tube is formed by a casting technique. Coolant circualting grooves are integrally formed in the central body of the drift tube as well as face plates. This minimizes the temperature of the drift tube in an operating environment thereby maximizing the R.F. efficiency of the unit. The face plates are attached to the central body of the drift tube by means of a solder/electroform joining. The stem of the drift tube includes concentric passages integrally formed in the cast central body which enables efficient circulation of coolant through the drift tube.