Abstract: Disclosed are passive reflector radio communications systems, such as for UHF frequencies or greater than UHF frequencies, and related deployment systems and devices that provide underground communications. Embodiments of the system include reflector elements to provide passive radio communications, structural frameworks to support and orient the reflector elements, methods for calculating reflector size, shape, and position corresponding to a desired wavelength, and deployment methods and devices to install the communication system at a desired location. The passive reflectors can be placed in a folded or otherwise compact mode, for transport into underground tunnels. Once at the desired installation location, the system can be installed, with the reflectors positioned appropriately for the radio frequencies used at the location.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide for ranking data objects using machine learning and scoring to configure a graphical interface. In this regard, a machine learning model is applied to data object attributes to generate data object relevance scores for the candidate data objects. Additionally, a respective personalization score for the candidate data objects is generated based at least in part on a compounded ratio and a geometric mean of the compounded ratio. The data object relevance scores for the candidate data objects are modified based at least in part on the respective personalization score for the candidate data objects to generate modified object relevance scores for the candidate data objects. The candidate data objects are then ranked based at least in part on the modified object relevance scores to generate a ranked data object set and to facilitate configuration of a graphical interface.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for a universal relevance service framework for ranking and personalizing items.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for a universal relevance service framework for ranking and personalizing items.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for a universal relevance service framework for ranking and personalizing items.

Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for a universal relevance service framework for ranking and personalizing items.

Abstract: A wideband digital phase meter and phase detection method are disclosed. The device measures a phase difference between 2 signals and is suitable for integration into a single MMIC. The input signals are compared digitally by using two EXOR gates and integrated over a phase comparison period. The resultant analogue signals are digitised using an Analogue to Digital convertor. Additionally, 2×D-Type registers are used to resolve the (0° to 180°) or (180° to 360°) ambiguity of the EXOR phase detector.

Abstract: An anther shed attachment device is disclosed. The device includes a main strap and a plurality of loops including a clasping member. The clasping member allows for the attachment of shed antlers and the loops allow for movement along the main strap. Accordingly, a user is able to easily retain sheds within the clasp and along the strap for easy carrying.

Abstract: A board game may be played on a board or with an electronic version thereof, that combines chess, checkers and dice to create an original game that is more dynamic than checkers, easier to learn and play than chess, and has an element of randomness that makes it hard to know who will win until the final roll of the dice. The game of the present invention simplifies play by combining classic elements. The roll of the dice determines what kind of move can be made, but the player can choose any of his/her pieces to move. Whoever captures the king wins, or, in an alternative embodiment, whoever has the last remaining piece(s) wins.

Abstract: A board game may be played on a board or with an electronic version thereof, that combines chess, checkers and dice to create an original game that is more dynamic than checkers, easier to learn and play than chess, and has an element of randomness that makes it hard to know who will win until the final roll of the dice. The game of the present invention simplifies play by combining classic elements. The roll of the dice determines what kind of move can be made, but the player can choose any of his/her pieces to move. Whoever captures the king wins, or, in an alternative embodiment, whoever has the last remaining piece(s) wins.

Abstract: A system and method of accessing dynamic web content from a peripheral are presented. An embodiment of the method includes the acts of providing a graphical user interface (GUI) on the peripheral, the GUI including a plurality of elements selectable by a user; associating at least one element with a script configured to access dynamic web content when executed; detecting selection of the element; and presenting accessed dynamic web content to the user. The system and method are independent of a web browser or a personal computer.

Abstract: Described herein is a latch circuit (110) which has an improved maximum toggle rate or frequency. The latch circuit (110) includes a first portion (116) and a second portion (62) in which input clock signals (52,54) are applied to respective input transistors (118,78). The input transistor (118) for the first portion (116) has an emitter area which is double that of the input transistor (78) for the second portion (62). This ‘imbalance’ between the two input transistors (118,78) provides an increase in the ‘hold period/follow period’ ratio such that it is greater than 1, the self-resonance of the latch circuit (110) and also maximum toggle rate or frequency.

Abstract: A two way wireless hand held PDA device that allows remote mobile creation of messages and sending of those messages to recipients via different delivery modes. The recipients can be formed into groups by different criteria, the messages can be created or imported and edited from the remote device, and the messages can be delivered via more than one mode. Status of messages sent and in process is maintained as is account information related to the message and the user. Also messages can be formatted, and can be conditionally sent and receivers can perform automatic actions when specific messages are received. (And actions can be carried out in remote systems based on the responses to messages sent).

Abstract: A two way wireless hand held PDA device that allows remote mobile creation of messages and sending of those messages to recipients via different delivery modes. The recipients can be formed into groups by different criteria, the messages can be created or imported and edited from the remote device, and the messages can be delivered via more than one mode. Status of messages sent and in process is maintained as is account information related to the message and the user. Also messages can be formatted, and can be conditionally sent and receivers can perform automatic actions when specific messages are received. (And actions can be carried out in remote systems based on the responses to messages sent).

Abstract: A system is provided for the loading, transporting, feeding one or more bales of crop material such as corn stalks, straw, hay or grasses, particularly large cylindrical bales, and the subsequent controlled distribution of straw torn from said bales. More specifically, the disclosed invention is a vehicle mounted mechanical straw distribution system comprising a boom arm adapted to handle large cylindrical bales of crop materials, a mounted straw blower which breaks up a bale and blows the straw, and a versatile discharge spout allowing the blower operator to efficiently distribute straw over large areas such as road rights of way from the moving vehicle. The straw distribution is primarily for erosion control or other ground cover purposes. Two persons are required for operation of the system, one to drive the truck and operate the boom arm and the other to operate straw blower.

Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for quick and easy mounting and removal of a circular die in coaxial surrounding relation to a machine spindle and which features a one-piece diametrically expandable sleeve concentrically interposed in wedged engagement between the spindle and die and a bi-directional displacement means which includes a jack plate in overlying stacked relation to the spindle for driving the sleeve in opposite axial directions toward and away from an operating position, the operating position of the sleeve being in wedged engagement between the spindle and die to remove clearances therebetween and to promote concentricity of the circular die.

Abstract: A protection system for use in the detection of smoke etc. from one or more of a plurality of locations and the subsequent release of an extinguishant into these locations comprising a control unit including pump, sensing equipment and extinguishant in fluid connection with a plurality of sensing tubes in a pre-arranged distribution network with the open ends of the tubes extending into the locations to be protected; during operation air from the locations being protected is sucked through the sensing tube network and into the control unit where it is analyzed by the sensing equipment. Upon detection of contaminated air the sensing side of the system is sealed off and extinguishant automatically made to flow through the same distribution network to the location being protected.