Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods which provide communications to a subscriber level of a network using a hybrid communication network. Preferred embodiments of a hybrid communication network of the present invention provide communications using both fiber media and electrically conductive media. Preferred embodiments of the present invention bring fiber optic cables to a point just beyond the last transformer before a subscriber in the power grid. At a point on the subscriber side of the last transformer, e.g., a low voltage subscriber distribution point transformer, the communication signal is preferably coupled from the fiber optic cable of the preferred embodiment to the power transmission line.

Abstract: An aqueous ink offering good waterfastness, rub resistance, and stability suitable for use in ink jet printers, as writing inks, and in other printing inks includes a colorless aromatic sulfonic acid compound, at least one pigment, and a water-soluble polyol or polyether, particularly polyethylene glycol. Pigments are easily dispersed in the ink compositions of the invention and the ink compositions have excellent dispersion stability and bleed resistance.

Abstract: An aqueous ink offering good waterfastness, rub resistance, and stability suitable for use in ink jet printers, as writing inks, and in other printing inks includes a colorless aromatic sulfonic acid compound, at least one pigment, and a water-soluble polyol or polyether, particularly polyethylene glycol. Pigments are easily dispersed in the ink compositions of the invention and the ink compositions have excellent dispersion stability and bleed resistance.

Abstract: A system and method for limiting the motion of the motion platform of a vehicle simulator in which the motion platform is supported on a plurality of extensible members, the extension of the members being controlled by commands initiated by a user of the simulator. At least one absolute limit is set for at least one parameter such as position or velocity of the extension of each of the members, and the parameter is maintained within the limit. The commanded or actual magnitude of the parameter is monitored for each member relative to that members absolute limit, the member for which the monitored relative magnitude is the greatest is determined, and the limit determined for each of the other members is scaled down such that a movement of the motion platform which causes the parameter for any one member to reach its absolute limit also causes each of the other members to reach its scaled down limit at the same time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a developer with a flowable coated carrier for use in electrophotographic recordings. The carrier is coated with a solution formed by reacting a polyfunctional polyisocyanate with hydroxy containing polymers in the presence of a catalyst. The reaction occurs with a range of 1.4 to 1.55 parts polyfunctional polyisocyanate to one part of the hydroxy containing polymer. A fluid bed process is used to coat the carrier by cycling the carrier material thru a spray of the solution until a desired coating thickness is achieved and then the material is heat cured. The carrier is coated with an alipathic aeromatic cross-linked resin having a longer useful life and better triboelectric stability.