Abstract: A debris collector for collecting leaves and debris may include a first staff having a first handle attached to a first end thereof and a first shovel scoop attached to a second end thereof; a second staff having a second handle attached to a first end thereof and a second shovel scoop attached to a second end thereof; and a spring clamp connector attaching the first staff to the second staff such that when the first handle and the second handle are pushed together, the first shovel scoop moves away from the second shovel scoop; and when the first handle and the second handle are released, the first shovel scoop and the second shovel scoop clamp together.

Abstract: A system and process for providing the recording of provided health care transactions to an individual and the verification and validation of both the recipient and provider's identities. More particularly, to a system and process for providing verification and validation of an individual's identity for use in the prevention of identity theft and fraud in the medical industry and the recording of all medical related treatments and record requests by authorized providers, among other features. The verification and validation, referred to as “Positive Identification (PI)” for an individual who is seeking or in need of medical diagnosis and/or treatment may include a collection of novel processes by which a person's PI may be obtained and captured in an electronic database each time a person's medical information is accessed or treatment is provided, and in full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. This may substantially prevent fraud of medical services.

Abstract: A method for open-text searching of information sources owned by a library is provided. The method uses existing full-text search engines and databases of open-text scans of text documents to provide searches which are limited to the actual set of information sources owned by or within a physical library. This set of information sources may be defined by a listing of ISBN or document identification numbers at an access rights database. Users may access this system from computer terminals within the library, or offsite using a unique library patron identification card. Constraints may be placed on the searches which limit the number of users searching a specific book at one time or the level of search access permitted.

Abstract: A device for monitoring wear in a component, including a radio frequency identification chip adapted to be attached with the component and a sensor configured to monitor wear of the component, the sensor being in communication with the radio frequency identification chip. The sensor may be embedded within the component and may include a plurality of circuits of varying lengths to measure different stages of wear.

Abstract: A device for monitoring wear in a component, including a radio frequency identification chip attached with the component and a sensor configured to monitor wear of the component, the sensor being in communication with the radio frequency identification chip. The sensor may be embedded within the component and may include a plurality of circuits of varying lengths to measure different stages of wear. The monitoring device may be employed in a roller, such as the fuser roller in a printing apparatus. The roller may be constructed from a multiplicity of non-conductive layers in which portions of the layers are doped with a conductive material to form the plurality of circuits for sensing wear. The monitoring device may also be employed in a belt for use in a printing apparatus. A printing apparatus may also employ a roller or belt equipped with the monitoring device along with a control system for periodically reading the chip and collecting the wear data.

Abstract: A dynamically reconfigurable input button display provided on an operational face of multi-function physically displaceable buttons allows easy dynamic display of various operating modes or functions associated with operation of the button. The button forms part of a user interface of a input device, such as a piece of office equipment or a hand-held electronics device. The buttons may form an array in which a plurality of discrete functionality displays are provided on each of the buttons. The display is a thin film device, such as an organic LED display.