Abstract: A process for producing a catalyst, comprising the steps of modifying a carrier by a first impregnation with at least one alkaline earth metal in a first metal precursor solution, the first metal precursor being decomposed to form at least one metal oxide or metal hydroxide, thereby obtaining a modified carrier. A second impregnation is carried out by incipient wetness by a second precursor solution comprising at least one metal Me in a second solution. Finally, the second precursor is decomposed, thereby obtaining a catalyst body having an enrichment of the at least one metal Me in the outer shell of the catalyst body, the metal being present in a concentration having either as an egg-shell profile or a hammock profile.

Abstract: A process for producing a catalyst, comprising the steps of modifying a carrier by a first impregnation with at least one alkaline earth metal in a first metal precursor solution, the first metal precursor being decomposed to form at least one metal oxide or metal hydroxide, thereby obtaining a modified carrier. A second impregnation is carried out by incipient wetness by a second precursor solution comprising at least one metal Me in a second solution. Finally, the second precursor is decomposed, thereby obtaining a catalyst body having an enrichment of the at least one metal Me in the outer shell of the catalyst body, the metal being present in a concentration having either as an egg-shell profile or a hammock profile.

Abstract: A smart cellphone application is used as sound pressure level meter for determining if ambient noise infringes the legal limit, and sends evidence to prove the infringement to the law enforcement agency. The application play in the speaker at least one reference burst tone, and use Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to achieve the mentioned functionality.

Abstract: A process for producing a catalyst, comprising the steps of modifying a carrier by a first impregnation with at least one alkaline earth metal in a first metal precursor solution, the first metal precursor being decomposed to form at least one metal oxide or metal hydroxide, thereby obtaining a modified carrier. A second impregnation is carried out by incipient wetness by a second precursor solution comprising at least one metal Me in a second solution. Finally, the second precursor is decomposed, thereby obtaining a catalyst body having an enrichment of the at least one metal Me in the outer shell of the catalyst body, the metal being present in a concentration having either as an egg-shell profile or a hammock profile.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a cashless way to purchase products or services from offline Vending Machines VM in which the seller receives an electronic transfer of funds before the machine dispenses the purchased products. Using one copy of the WordPress software for each offline VM the sellers can receive payments directly into their PayPal accounts. Buyers can pay using their credit cards or PayPal account. Buyers using Google Maps can locate the nearby machines and the web site associated to them, so that they can purchase products walking to the desired machine. When buyers get close to the VM a special message created and sent by its Smart Cellular Phone SCP commands the VM to dispense the purchased product. The special message contains synchronized time information to protect against message cloning to obtain products without paying.

Abstract: The present application relates to a process for producing a catalyst,said process comprising the steps of: providing a carrier and following modifying said carrier by a first impregnation with at least one alkaline earth metal in a first metal precursor solution. The first metal precursor is decomposed to form at least one metal oxide or metal hydroxide thereby obtaining a modified carrier and a second impregnation is carried out by incipient wetness by a second precursor solution comprising at least one metal Me in a second solution. Finally the second precursor is decomposed thereby obtaining a catalyst body having an enrichment of the at least one metal Me in the outer shell of the catalyst body, said at least one metal being present in a concentration having either as an egg-shell profile or a hammock profile.

Abstract: An egg-shell catalyst consisting of an active compound in the form of an alloy of nickel and one of iridium, rhodium and ruthenium, on a support comprising alumina, zirconia, magnesia, titania or combinations thereof. The catalyst is used in a process for the steam reforming of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: An egg-shell catalyst consisting of an active compound in the form of an alloy of nickel and one of iridium, rhodium and ruthenium, on a support comprising alumina, zirconia, magnesia, titania or combinations thereof. The catalyst is used in a process for the steam reforming of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A method to send a monetary value corresponding to the value of a US dollar bill feed to a device operated by the person that want to send a cash to a friend or relative. In one embodiment of the invention, the person that wants to send monetary value to another person just places a phone call on the device described on this invention and during the conversation feeds one bill to the device which could be returned back if in few seconds there is no verification that a corresponding monetary value has been received by the other person, similarly additional bills could be fed to the device. To gain trust, the device could show the pictures of the recipient, sound bites and other information such as name, address, and account balance to mention some examples.

Abstract: A method to prevent email voters from revealing their true choices by using personal voting codes (PVC) in casting their ballots, particularly email absentee ballots. In one embodiment of the invention, voters enter sequential numbers to fill-out the available alternatives for each question on the ballot; for example, Mr. Bush, 3; Mr. Edwards, 4; Mr. Buchanan, 5 . . . ” and so on. If bystanders are in the vicinity of the voter when the ballot is being completed, they would not be able to determine the voter's choice because they would be unable to discern the choice from the markings on the ballot; because of the use of personal voting codes, only the voter would know that the voter's candidate of choice is tagged with their PVC. In a particular example, the voter may have entered the number five (5) as a decision-making mark (a.k.a. PVC), which s/he later uses in the ballot to select the candidate of her/his choice (Mr. Buchanan in the example).

Abstract: A method to improve precinct privacy can be achieved after a successful voter verification process, by using the computerized list (as defined by HAVA), if we extract the voter's voting code and then secretly and securely load it into the device (smart card) required by the voting equipment to guarantee that the voter can cast his/her vote only once. Once the voting equipment gets the voting code, the voter can type sequential numbers to fill-out the available alternatives for each question on the ballot; for example, Mr. Bush, 3; Mr. Edwards, 4; Mr. Buchanan, 5 . . . and so on. Hence only the voter and the voting equipment would know what the voter's selections were even if a camera or recording device was used. If a paper verification printer is required, the printer output, even though visible, would not disclose the voting code. It would still hold all the required information for a paper recount.

Abstract: A method to prevent absentee voters from revealing their true choices by using personal voting codes (PVC) in casting their ballots, particularly absentee paper ballots. In one embodiment of the invention, voters write down sequential numbers to fill-out the available alternatives for each question on the ballot; for example, Mr. Bush, 3; Mr. Edwards, 4; Mr. Buchanan, 5 . . .” and so on. If bystanders are in the vicinity of the voter when the ballot is being completed, they would not be able to determine the voter's choice because they would be unable to discern the choice from the markings on the ballot; because of the use of personal voting codes, only the voter would know that the voter's candidate of choice is tagged with their PVC. In a particular example, the voter may have entered the number five (5) as a decision-making mark (a.k.a. PVC), which s/he later uses in the ballot to select the candidate of her/his choice (Mr. Buchanan in the example).

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing the security of containers and the goods within them and for tracking a shipping container from its origin to its destination. A shipping container uses a breach containment system comprising a transmitter, a receiver, a processor, a status record and a plurality of conductors to detect any breach of the shipping container structure. The conductors are embedded in, or applied to, the structures that form the shipping container and are connected a processor. The processor maintains a local timer. Upon the sealing of the shipping container, the conductors form circuits and the local timer contributes a time value to the status record. An open circuit condition experienced by circuits formed by the conductors causes the local timer to be reset and status record to be revised to reflect the revised time value. A monitoring station maintains a master timer that is synchronized with the local timer when the shipping container is sealed.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing the security of containers and the goods within them and for tracking a shipping container from its origin to its destination. A shipping container uses a breach containment system comprising a transmitter, a receiver, a processor, a status record and a plurality of conductors to detect any breach of the shipping container structure. The conductors are embedded in, or applied to, the structures that form the shipping container and are connected a processor. The processor maintains a local timer. Upon the sealing of the shipping container, the conductors form circuits and the local timer contributes a time value to the status record. An open circuit condition experienced by circuits formed by the conductors causes the local timer to be reset and status record to be revised to reflect the revised time value. A monitoring station maintains a master timer that is synchronized with the local timer when the shipping container is sealed.

Abstract: A method and system to make a cyclone. Delivery of almost vertical sun energy to a water target area is accomplished using floating mirrors. One or more Floating Mirrors are suspended from balloons or alternatively place in orbit around the earth, and are parked and maintained at a given position above the earth using the Global Positioning System (GPS). Pluralities of Floating Mirrors can be utilized to extend the sun exposure time over a given target area. By heating a column of air using the present invention water evaporates causing a cyclone to form. The cyclone in combination with the evaporated water causes rain to fall in the area of the cyclone thus creating localized weather patterns. The cyclone forming mechanism produces fresh water from seawater and in effect can transport water to desired locations depending on meteorological conditions.

Abstract: The invention reduces the pressure differential between the eye and the body of a storm thereby degrading a storm. A pipeline with sealed ends is placed in a violent storm, with one end at the high-pressure body and one end at the low-pressure eye. Controllable valves open the pipeline once the low and high-pressure ends are above water level. Air from the high-pressure end flows through the pipeline to reach the eye of the storm thereby establishing equilibrium. Alternate embodiments decrease pressure differential by positioning storage tanks of compressed gasses to inject air or other gas into the eye or low-pressure region of the storm.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and system for conducting elections using a personal voting code enabled electronic device (PVCe-ballot) as the voting ballot. Voters maintain their vote selections in secrecy even if third parties observe vote casting. One or more computers or personal computers perform the functions of a pre-election computer, voting computer and an elections computer. Voters provide or enter voter verification information. If voter verification matches that stored in the PVCe-ballot, the voter is allowed to enter voting codes. Election selections are marked as affirmative when an entered voting code matches a stored personal voting code. Optional security features include the use of party access codes and tamper detection circuitry.

Abstract: This invention provides a system that includes a plurality of voting PC, which allow the voters to cast a vote from home, office, public places or precinct without losing the secrecy, by casting a vote using Personal Voting Codes (PVC) and a voter Personal Identification Number (PIN) and an electronic ballot that store and read the vote in accordance with some access codes. The system further includes a plurality of results PCs, which tabulates the content of completed ballots with identical Party's Access Codes (PAC) in a manner that maintains the Voter's Identity (VI), PIN and PVC of the voters associated with the particular ballots, confidential. The system further include a plurality of PC with the PAC and VI to be removing; in a manner that only electronic ballots with identical PAC and VI will be deleted, this will facilitates the challenge of ineligible votes and the correction of erroneous votes.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing the security of containers and the goods within them and for tracking a shipping container from its origin to its destination. A shipping container uses a breach containment system comprising a transmitter, a receiver, a processor, a status record and a plurality of conductors to detect any breach of the shipping container structure. The conductors are embedded in, or applied to, the structures that form the shipping container and are connected a processor. The processor maintains a local timer. Upon the sealing of the shipping container, the conductors form circuits and the local timer contributes a time value to the status record. An open circuit condition experienced by circuits formed by the conductors causes the local timer to be reset and status record to be revised to reflect the revised time value. A monitoring station maintains a master timer that is synchronized with the local timer when the shipping container is sealed.