Abstract: A pinning system includes one or more pinning devices. A first elongated bar wherein one end of the first bar is for handling by an operator. The other end of the bar is for engagement of an individual. A head is located towards the end of the bar for engagement with the individual. In one pinning device, the head includes a hook, and the hook includes an elongated member for attachment to the first bar at a free end. The elongated member and free end are separated by a midsection such that the hook defines a substantially U-shaped member. In a second pinning device, an elongated bar includes a head located towards the end of the second bar for engagement with an individual. A mounting between the head and the end of the second bar permits the head to rotate relative to the bar. The head includes a relatively flat pad, and the pad is for engagement with the body of an individual.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of improving the removal and/or treatment of substances in bulk volumes, particularly to methods of improving the removal and/or treatment of contaminants in bulk volumes by nucleic acid interaction and by including such nucleic acid interactions in organisms. The present invention further relates to methods for generating and/or improving the interaction of nucleic acids with substances for removal and/or treatment. Bulk volumes may generally refer to any volume of substance wherein the removal and/or treatment of substances therein may occur. Nucleic acids may be utilized to bind and/or catalytically interact with substances in the bulk volume. Further, the nucleic acids may be included in an organism for sequestering substances within cells.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that enable the synchronization of user profile information for M users who are sharing K telecommunications terminals, wherein M and K are not necessarily equal to each other. The disclosed technique addresses the problem that occurs when multiple users share multiple terminals, in which a user that selects a particular terminal to use has to contend with the contact lists, user preferences, and call log entries that are left over from the previous user or users of the selected terminal. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment of the present invention, the user profile information is associated with and stored for each user in a group of users, in contrast to being associated with and stored for the telecommunications terminal. The user profile information comprises (i) contact information, (ii) call or message activity, and (iii) user terminal preferences.

Abstract: The present invention is an Internet wire-mesh merchandising system that comprises a webserver for generating a web presence. Potential customers looking to select and buy wire mesh are allowed to log-on to a website operated by a wire-mesh retailer, distributor, and manufacturer. An HTML product page includes navigation buttons that link to other HTML product pages. Each page further includes JPG or GIF type pictures that allow the shopper to see a particular wire mesh product corresponding to a presently displayed HTML product page. A group of alternate-view buttons link to other pictures of the same product that show variations or different perspectives. A set of four navigation buttons permit the shopper to hyperlink to HTML product pages where the wire mesh is finer, coarser, thinner, and thicker. Once the link is taken, a graphic is presented that corresponds to the selected wire-mesh.

Abstract: Techniques for updating software include downloading a software image update from a first data structure wherein the software update image includes one or more content identifiers. Content is then downloaded from a second data structure based on the one or more content identifiers. The content may then be output during or after the software update download and installation process.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating use of OCAP (OpenCable™ Applications Platform) standard in a host cable television device, the host cable television device having a connector consistent with certain embodiments has a removable module. An OCAP engine resides on the removable module suitable for execution of Java™ code as specified by the OCAP specification. A module side connector is affixed to the removable module, the connector being suitable for mating with the connector of the host device. The module side connector has connections suitable for carrying graphics video data from the OCAP engine to the host device suitable presentation to a video display. The module side connector further has connections suitable for carrying Java™ code instructions to the OCAP engine for execution. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract: The system displays an image portraying a virtual space as viewed by a virtual camera at a first location on a spatially navigable camera surface within the virtual space. A user begins a drag operation. Based on the dragging, the virtual camera is spatially translated from the first location on the spatially navigable region to a second location on the spatially navigable region. The orientation of the virtual camera at the second location may be automatically set to either point towards the pre-defined look-at point or to point in a direction normal to the spatially navigable region at the second location. The system then displays an image portraying the virtual space in accordance with the location and orientation of the virtual camera at the second location in the spatially navigable camera surface. While the drag operation continues, the system determines that further translating the virtual camera would place the virtual camera beyond the spatially navigable region.

Abstract: A cryogenic detector is used for detection in a biological assay.

Abstract: An assembly which comprises (a) a duct (22) for transmission of fluids, said duct having longitudinal axis, (b) at least one emitter (301) capable of exciting a beam of radiation (21) in the form of a cone having root angles ?ex and ?ey, which may be the same or different, into a cross section area of a duct to be analysed in a direction downstream of fluid flow in the duct at an angle ?e from the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the duct, the angle ?e being between 5° to 45°, (c) a detector (23, 304) sensitive to radiation radiated by scattering centres in the fluid over at least 1% of the cross sectional area of the duct, the direction of the central axis of the emitter cone being at an angle ? to the direction of the central axis of the detector cone, the detector cone having root angles ?dx and ?dy, which may be the same or different and the detector cone having angle ?d perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the duct, the direction of the detector being downstream of fluid flow in the d

Abstract: The present invention is a system that allows a number of 3D volumetric display or output configurations, such as dome, cubical and cylindrical volumetric displays, to interact with a number of different input configurations, such as a three-dimensional position sensing system having a volume sensing field, a planar position sensing system having a digitizing tablet, and a non-planar position sensing system having a sensing grid formed on a dome. The user interacts via the input configurations, such as by moving a digitizing stylus on the sensing grid formed on the dome enclosure surface. This interaction affects the content of the volumetric display by mapping positions and corresponding vectors of the stylus to a moving cursor within the 3D display space of the volumetric display that is offset from a tip of the stylus along the vector.

Abstract: A system for identifying an arcing event in electrical distribution systems is provided. The system comprises a sensor configured to detect ultraviolet light and to generate a signal indicative of the arcing event propagating from the electrical distribution system. A processor coupled to the sensor and configured to analyze an ultraviolet light characteristic from the signal and generate an arc fault signal. A protective device configured to receive the arc fault signal and to mitigate the arcing event in the electrical distribution system.

Abstract: A keel joint protector, which, in certain aspects, includes a body made of flexible material, a central open bore through the body, and the body having a plurality of spaced-apart energy management zones therein for diffusing a force applied to a particular part of the body. 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 and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract: A method of preparing a natural sweetener from a heat-processed powdered fruit extract of the cucurbitaceae family, such as luo han guo is provided. In one embodiment, the method provides a cleaner tasting and concentrated natural sweetener in which objectionable flavors, odors, colors, and insoluble components are removed to form the natural sweetener.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and lowering buildings includes first and second beam support frames. Each support frame includes a horizontal base adapted to rest on the ground, a vertical beam guide extending upward from the base, a beam support member engaged in the vertical beam guide such that the beam support member moves substantially vertically up and down in the beam guide, and a jack mechanism operative to move the beam support member up and down. A beam having a length selected for use to raise a selected building has a first end supported by a beam support member of the first support frame, and a second end supported by a beam support member of the second support frame.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed for recording calls in a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)-based call center. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, one of a plurality of data-processing systems in the call center is selected for each call to decompress and decrypt the call's media stream(s). The selection criteria include the type of compression algorithm, the type of encryption scheme, the processing capabilities of the data-processing systems, the current processing load of the data-processing systems, and the available communication bandwidth into and out of the data-processing systems. The selected data-processing system is subsequently incorporated into the call path between the calling SIP endpoint and the call center SIP endpoint, if necessary, and for the duration of the call decompresses/decrypts the media stream(s), generates a copy of the decompressed/decrypted stream(s), and transmits the copied stream(s) to a recording device in the call center.

Abstract: The present invention is a system that places 2D user interface widgets in optimal positions in a 3D volumetric display where they can be easily used based on the knowledge user have about traditional 2D display systems. The widgets are placed on a shell or outer edge surface of a volumetric display, in a ring around the outside bottom of the display, in a vertical or horizontal plane within the display and/or responsive to the users focus of attention. Virtual 2D widgets are mapped to volumetric voxels of the 3D display system. This mapping includes any mapping between a 2D representation or virtual display map of the widget to the corresponding voxels. For example, a 2D texture map of the widget image may be mapped into voxels. Control actions in the 3D volume initiated by conventional control devices, such as a mouse or a touch sensitive dome enclosure surface, are mapped to controls of the widgets and appropriate control functions are performed.

Abstract: A process for preparing at least two compositions suitable for production of gasoline, which process comprises: fractionating an alkylation product to produce a first cut boiling in the range 90-106° C., a second cut boiling at temperature lower than said first cut, and a third cut boiling at a temperature above said first Cut, blending at least 2% by volume of said first cut with at least 5% of a component selected from at least one of a paraffin, an aromatic hydrocarbon and an olefinic hydrocarbon, said component having a boiling point of 60-160° C., wherein not more than 5% of the total composition of hydrocarbon has a boiling point of more than 160° C.

Abstract: A system for identifying an arcing event in electrical distribution systems is provided. The system comprises a sensor configured to detect ultraviolet light and to generate a signal indicative of the arcing event propagating from the electrical distribution system. A processor coupled to the sensor and configured to analyze an ultraviolet light characteristic from the signal and generate an arc fault signal. A protective device configured to receive the arc fault signal and to mitigate the arcing event in the electrical distribution system.

Abstract: A compact integral transformer-junction module combination suitable for use in junction modules and vaults in distribution circuits and in industrial and commercial circuits, comprising: a transformer, and a sectionalizing element comprising a plurality of primary bushings, wherein the sectionalizing element is combined with the transformer into a single unit, and the plurality of primary bushings are connected together, via an internal connection within the unit.

Abstract: System and method for operating a multi-view display system. An embodiment method includes receiving an image frame comprising a first portion and a second portion; displaying a first image on a display panel during a first display period, wherein the first image includes the first portion of the image frame, and wherein the second portion of the image frame is masked in the first image; and after displaying the first image, displaying a second image on the display panel during a second display period. The first image includes the second portion of the image frame, and the first portion of the image frame is masked in the second image. The first portion and the second portion of the image frame are displayed in different areas of the display panel.