Abstract: A clamp for holding circular objects, such as pipes or conduits, includes a falcate rod portion that engages slots in a bar portion. The rod portion has a circular central section that is between a bent end and a threaded end for engaging respective of the slots. The circular section may have a cylindrical section inner surface, which may be textured, for engaging the circular object. The bar portion also has a circular central portion, for engaging the opposite side of the circular object. The clamp is installed on a circular object by placing the circular section of the bar portion against the circular object, hooking the bent end of the rod portion into one of the slots, inserting the threaded end of the rod portion through the other slot, and tightening a nut on the threaded end to secure the clamp to the circular object.

Abstract: A structural clamp has a cast body with an open back portion or slot for receiving, in a hollow in the body, a threaded rod or bar to which the clamp is to be coupled. The body has one or more protrusions on at least one of the top and bottom surfaces of the body, to engage a first threaded fastener, which is threaded on the threaded rod. The protrusions operate to keep the first threaded fastener in place while a second threaded fastener is tightened against the opposite side of the body. In an alternative configuration, the structural clamp with the open slot or back end may have a threaded fastener secured in a recess or hollow in the clamp body by a clip that is snapped onto the clamp body. The clip may also aid in securing the threaded rod within a hollow in the clamp body.

Abstract: A method of reporting search results that preserves important locational information retrieved with the search results. An Hierarchical Data Modeller extracts locational information from each search result and compiles the locational information into a hierarchical storage. In one embodiment, the search results are presented to the user in a Hierarchical Search Result Workflow document that allows the results to be sorted or otherwise processed by the user for maximum benefit.

Abstract: A method for gathering data from a portable communication device. The method comprises providing at least one application that runs in the communication device. The application includes code or calls to code as part of the application that provides data to a data log. At least a portion of the data log is transmitted to an external source. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A method for managing video news segments using a media asset management system includes collecting the video news segments, associating corresponding geospatial data with each video news segment, and creating a search thesaurus including search descriptors with cross-references therebetween. At least one respective search descriptor from the search thesaurus is associated with each video news segment. The method further includes storing each video news segment, its geospatial data and its at least one search descriptor on the media asset management system for later search and retrieval, such as by a news broadcasting organization. The search descriptors may be geospatial search descriptors that are cross-referenced in a hierarchical relationship.

Abstract: A method for managing video segments from an aerial sensor platform using a media asset management system includes collecting the video segments from the aerial sensor platform, associating corresponding geospatial data with each video segment, and creating a search thesaurus including search descriptors with cross-references therebetween. At least one respective search descriptor from the search thesaurus is associated with each video segment. The method further includes storing each video segment, its geospatial data and its at least one search descriptor on the media asset management system for later search and retrieval, such as by a surveillance organization. The search descriptors may be geospatial search descriptors that are cross-referenced in a hierarchical relationship.

Abstract: A method for managing fixed-area video segments from fixed-area security cameras using a media asset management system includes collecting the fixed-area video segments from the fixed-area security cameras, associating corresponding geospatial data with each fixed-area video segment, and creating a search thesaurus including search descriptors with cross-references therebetween. At least one respective search descriptor from the search thesaurus is associated with each fixed-area video segment. The method further includes storing each fixed-area video segment, its geospatial data and its at least one search descriptor on the media asset management system for later search and retrieval, such as by a security organization. The search descriptors may be geospatial search descriptors that are cross-referenced in a hierarchical relationship.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a social interaction network by generating a search request at a client device; transmitting the search request to a server; generating a user interface template specially configured for display on the client device; gathering static assets for the user interface template; gathering dynamic assets responsive to the request; merging the static assets and the dynamic assets into the user interface template; and transmitting the user interface to the client device. The gathering step is involves gathers the dynamic assets based upon user defined, system defined and partner defined matches.

Abstract: A document display system comprising a rendering unit, a formatting unit, a display unit and a cache unit. The rendering unit analyses preference to determine content layout and navigation. Based on the analysis, the formatting unit resizes and rearranges the content for display by the display unit. The reformatted content is cached before display. A method of reformatting content for display unit includes retrieving the content, reformatting the content according to characteristics determined for the display unit and rendering the content and associated control structures for display.

Abstract: Infrared laser light generated by a solid state diode pumped transform-limited Ti:Sapphire laser is converted to UV wavelengths using third and fourth harmonic generation systems. The resulting output is tunable between approximately 187 and 333 nm. The combined solid state Ti:Saapphire laser and harmonic generation system includes feedback mechanisms for improved power and wavelength stability. The system can operate at pulse repetition rates of several thousand Hertz.

Abstract: A system and method for the secure distribution of electronic content, particularly electronic documents, using primarily remote display protocols. One or more presentation subsystems retrieve electronic content from repositories, reformat the content and render the content for display according to a users equipment and preferences. A management subsystem checks associated business models (such as fees, access limits, credit rating) to determine viewing conditions for the user of the electronic content. The system and method provide an automated secure mechanism for remote access to electronic content.

Abstract: A mechanical arm generally intended for use as a toy or game element comprises a base rotatably supporting a turret. A first link connected to the turret by a shoulder joint, a second link connected to the first link by an elbow joint, and an end effector connected to the distal end of the second link. A first lever with a handgrip drives the first link, a second lever with a handgrip drives the second link using a drive cable and pulleys mounted in the interior of the first link. The end effector is controlled by a lever attached near the second handgrip. A control cable is threaded through the hollow interior of the mechanical arm to operate the end effector.

Abstract: A system and method collects radio frequency isolation values with the assistance of mobile stations operating within a cellular wireless communication system. A broadcast channel and a broadcast cell/sector are first chosen. Then, the broadcast channel is disabled in neighboring (or all) other cells/sectors in the system. The base station servicing the broadcast cell/sector then transmits on the broadcast cell sector. Mobile stations operating within the system are then directed to measure and report the signal strength of the broadcast channel as well as a traffic channel servicing their ongoing calls. The mobile stations then report these signal strengths to the cellular wireless communication system. The signal strength measurements are then used to calculate cell/sector radio frequency isolation values between the broadcast cell/sector and respective servicing cell/sectors.

Abstract: A filter device made of less expensive material than comparable filter devices heretofore has basic filter components plus some unique design aspects and an additional ring component. The ring provides an interface inside the filter which enables the potting compound to adhere to the filter and create a seal between a first and second fluid compartment within the filter. An embedded region of the ring possesses a detailed geometry which helps ensure that a delamination would be localized and unable to propagate from the first to the second compartment, maintaining the structural integrity of the filter device. To ensure that the sealing interface remains intact and free from delamination, the ring is subjected to a surface treatment, which modifies the surface energy of the ring. This modified surface energy of the ring allows the hydrophilic potting compound to more effectively bond to the modified hydrophobic ring.

Abstract: A method for gathering data from a portable communication device. The method comprises providing at least one application that runs in the communication device. The application includes code or calls to code as part of the application that provides data to a data log. At least a portion of the data log is transmitted to an external source. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A method of automated code generation. The method includes identifying an event related to the execution of an application, generating code related to the event using an automated process, and integrating the code into the application. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A filter device made of less expensive material than comparable filter devices heretofore has basic filter components plus some unique design aspects and an additional ring component. The ring provides an interface inside the filter which enables the potting compound to adhere to the filter and create a seal between a first and second fluid compartment within the filter. An embedded region of the ring possesses a detailed geometry which helps ensure that a delamination would be localized and unable to propagate from the first to the second compartment, maintaining the structural integrity of the filter device. To ensure that the sealing interface remains intact and free from delamination, the ring is subjected to a surface treatment, which modifies the surface energy of the ring. This modified surface energy of the ring allows the hydrophilic potting compound to more effectively bond to the modified hydrophobic ring.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a process and system for detecting and extinguishing a spark, flame, or fire on a heat sensitive explosive object, which identifies, locates and relays vital information related to the particular endangered explosive object. The invention protects the sensitive objects, regardless of how they are heated. The invention can be used to protect any heat sensitive object from thermal damage, explosive or not. Thermal energy activates a power supply, which powers the system, including a plurality of status sensor circuits that determine the status of the source of thermal energy. Each source of thermal energy may be individually encoded to relay traits specific to the particular hazardous item, such as cook-off rate, type of energetic material and detonation temperature. Data stored in an EEPROM contains various facts regarding the source of thermal energy. Signals from the plurality of circuits and the EEPROM are relayed to an encoder.

Abstract: In order to display distortion-free and high-precision images which give a three-dimensional appearance to many crews in a ride simulation system, there is provided a ride simulation system comprising a ride casing which is in shape of a capsule and can accept one or more people and a driving mechanism for driving this ride casing, wherein a horizontally long, curve screen is provided at the front of the interior of the ride casing, a plurality of projectors are provided at the rear of the interior of the ride casing, and because of projection on each corresponding divided area of the curve screen by means of the plurality of projectors, one picture is displayed on the curve screen.

Abstract: A Dynamic Frequency Association (“DFA”) techniques comprising fixed channel allocation (“FCA”) and distributed channel borrowing techniques using a segregation scheme is described. The DFA technique can be used autonomously to dynamically determine the best channels for a cell cluster. Additionally, a method of minimizing search delays at channel assignment by employing a channel usage history is disclosed. In one aspect, as in FCA, each cell is assigned its nominal channels, if any, from the available frequency spectrum, with a fixed radio assigned to each of these frequencies, respectively. Additionally, in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, each cell is equipped with one or more radios designated as “DFA radios”. In operation, idle DFA radios scan channels that may be borrowed in order to build a probability matrix. This enables the cell to determine which channels to use for traffic prior to actual channel request by a mobile.