Abstract: A test system for triggering or searching in input data decoded with a user defined protocol is provided. The test system comprises a processor and a display. The processor is configured to control the display to display a graphical user interface (GUI), and to receive input data. The GUI is configured to provide an input structure for a user to define protocol layer frames for decoding the input data. Based on the defined protocol layer frames, the processor is configured to generate a set of trigger or search options, and to control the display to display the set of trigger or search options.

Abstract: A test system for triggering or searching in input data decoded with a user defined protocol is provided. The test system comprises a processor and a display. The processor is configured to control the display to display a graphical user interface (GUI), and to receive input data. The GUI is configured to provide an input structure for a user to define protocol layer frames for decoding the input data. Based on the defined protocol layer frames, the processor is configured to generate a set of trigger or search options, and to control the display to display the set of trigger or search options.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ring binder mechanism comprising a housing (10) for receiving two carrier rails (20), wherein the carrier rails are positioned adjacent one another with at least a portion of their inner longitudinal edges (23) facing each other to form a linkage axis (22) and at least a portion of their outer longitudinal edges (24) engaging the housing (10). The carrier rails (20) have at least two half-rings (16) rigidly connected with the carrier rails, which together form a ring (14). The carrier rails (20) are limitedly pivotable relative to each other about the linkage axis (22), taking along the half-rings (16), between an open position and a closed position. A locking rod (31) having at least one locking element (32) is movable parallel to the linkage axis (22) relative to the housing (10) and the carrier rails (20) via an actuating element (18). The locking rod is provided adjacent the bottom or exterior surface of the carrier rails (i.e. the surface facing away from the housing).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for capturing annotations about database material in a way that allows queries with conditions or predicates on both the database material and the annotations. Database material may be text, computer programs, graphics, audio, spreadsheets, or any other material which may be stored and indexed. Database material may be in one or multiple sources, and annotations may be stored together with the original material or in a separate store. Annotations can be used to capture information such as additional facts about the database material, the opinions and judgments of experts about the database material, and/or links to other related material. Annotations may be captured in a structured form to enhance queryability and semantic interpretation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ring binder mechanism for housing perforated documents. The ring binder mechanism comprises a housing (10) with spring elastically flexible housing flanks (28). Two carrier rails (20) are arranged within the housing (10), which may be pivoted towards each other by the spring action of the housing flanks (28) in the manner of an elbow joint in the region of the longitudinal edges thereof which face each other. At least two half rings (16), which pair-wise form a ring (14), are rigidly connected to the support rails (20) at defined longitudinal separations from each other.

Abstract: Recovery of electric power from low-grade waste heat/solar energy, comprising a closed-cycle charged refrigerant loop. Pressurized refrigerant fluid is pumped at ambient temperature through a heat exchanger connected to a waste heat/solar source to extract heat energy during conversion to a high pressure gas. Heated/pressurized refrigerant gas is inlet into an expander to power an output shaft during the expansion of the fluid to a cooled gas at approximately 0 psig. Cooled gaseous refrigerant is condensed to a liquid at low pressure and ambient temperature, and recycled under pressure to the heat exchanger. The expander is a reverse-plumbed gas compressor; the pressurized, hot refrigerant gas is inlet at what is ordinarily its outlet, and the normal inlet becomes the expander end. The refrigerant gas mass flow pressure/temperature drop spins the expander shaft for direct mechanical power take-off, or coupling to a synchronous or inductive generator to produce electricity.

Abstract: The combination of a binding and boot is provided. The binding has a pair of pistons (7, 8) extending under the boot. Each piston is stressed by a spring (14, 15). The arms of a sole clamp (2, 3) act on these pistons. The pistons are connected together by a linking device (20). The combination magnetically controls the linking device which is capable of occupying a first position, in which the pistons arc secured by the linking device, and a second position in which one of the pistons is able to move on its own, at least over a certain travel common to the two pistons. The combination thus provides asymmetrical release resistance.

Abstract: The binding comprises a pair of pistons (7, 8) extending under the boot and each stressed by a spring (14, 15). The arms of a sole clamp (2, 3) act on these pistons. The pistons are connected together by a linking means (20), and the binding comprises means (24, 25) for controlling the linking means, capable of occupying a first position, in which the pistons are secured by the linking means, and a second position in which one of the pistons is able to move on its own, at least over a certain travel common to the two pistons. The control means (24, 25) are controlled magnetically by the boot so as to obtain a binding with asymmetrical release resistance.

Abstract: Boot intended to engage with a sports article fitted with left/right identification means (5) which are recognizable by detection means, particularly a ski binding. The identification means consist of at least one piece of magnetic material, for example a permanent magnet (5), housed in the sole (2) asymmetrically with respect to the longitudinal mid-axis of the boot.

Abstract: An assembly of two retention elements of two boots of a skier on two skis. Each retention element has a movable retention jaw, a return spring of the jaw, a transmission linkage of movement between the retention jaw and the spring, an adjustment mechanism acting on the transmission linkage to modify in a differential manner the release threshold of the jaw depending upon whether it displaces on one side or the other with respect to its aligned position and a movable manipulation button accessible from the exterior to control the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly of two retention elements of two boots of a skier on two skis. Each retention element has a retention jaw, a return spring of the jaw, a linkage for transmission of movement between the retention jaw and the spring, an adjustment mechanism acting on the transmission linkage to modify in a differential manner the release threshold of the jaw depending upon which it displaces from one side or the other with respect to its aligned position, a manipulation element adapted to be activated from the other retention element and to control the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: Binding intended for binding the front of the boot or the heel, comprising a body (13) which pivots (14) or is stationary and provided with a grip (15) articulated on the body about a horizontal pin (16). The body and the grip are held in the closed position by at least one spring (18) acting via a piston (17) on a transmission device comprising two moving parts articulated on each other (21, 24). One of these moving parts (21) bears permanently against the grip and the other moving part (24) bears permanently against lateral-retention means which consist, for example, of two stationary stops (10) against which bear levers (33a) acting on a transmission element (26). A lateral displacement of the body, or of the boot respectively, in particular causes the vertical pressure of the grip on the boot to be reduced.

Abstract: Binding having a plate (1) mounted pivotably (3) and stirrup (4) for holding in place the front part of the foot and a heel unit (5) comprising a body (13) mounted pivotably (14) on the plate and provided with an articulated grip (15). The heel unit comprises a return spring (18) acting also on a movable lock (27) holding in place the body (13) aligned on the plate. The binding comprises a return member (33a, 10) returning the plate and the heel unit to the initial position after release. The heel unit is unlocked only after the plate has rotated by a given angle.

Abstract: The binding comprises a plate mounted pivotably on a ski about an axis by means of a pivot. The plate is provided with a horizontal finger, which is engaged in a bayonet groove of the pivot, with vertical play, in order to retain the plate axially on its pivot upon bending of the ski. The plate is thus not weakened by a perforation and the pivot is better protected against the formation of ice.

Abstract: The binding has a plate (1) mounted pivotably on the ski about a vertical pivot (3) and carrying, at the front, the front holding member (5) and at the rear a heel unit (8). The plate (1) is in two parts (4, 7), one of these parts being displaceable backwards relative to the part fastened to the pivot (3), against the action of a spring (45).In the event of certain dangerous backward falls the boot may thus be freed from the front holding member.

Abstract: Foot plate for a ski binding, mounted pivotably on the ski about a pivot (3) and equipped with a guide member for retaining the foot plate against the ski. These guide members comprise a metal plate (20) mounted slidably beneath a piece fastened to the ski, such as a yoke (21). The opposite transverse edges (20a, 10b) of this plate are engaged and slide in grooves in the foot plate (1). The tensile force on the yoke is independent of the longitudinal position of the plate. Such a mounting is particularly advantageous for a foot plate in two parts (4, 7) which can be displaced relative to each other, one carrying a fixed grip (5) for holding in place the front part of the boot, and the other a heel unit (8).

Abstract: A linear drive has a pneumatic or hydraulic actuator cylinder, whose piston rod is fixed in place and whose moving, axially guided cylinder forms a supporting and driving part of a stroke ratio changing transmission for transmitting the relative motion between the cylinder and its axial guide to a linearly moving drive output member. A useful effect is produced by having the output member (1) guided on the outside on a slotted tube, a driving spur of the member (1) running in the slot in the tube and being fixed to the stroke ratio changing transmission that is inside. The tube placed round the cylinder is used for axially guiding the cylinder. The stroke ratio changing transmission is for example in the form of two pulleys mounted on the cylinder and a cord trained over them, the cord being fixed to the member and joined to the tube by a mounting arrangement.

Abstract: A ski binding mounted on a carriage reciprocally supported on a guide rail secured to a ski. A ski brake having a cam surface thereon is pivotally secured to the ski binding. An operating cam is secured to the guide rail or a component fixed to the ski and operatively engages the cam surface to (1) hold the ski brake in the retracted position when a ski boot is clamped in the ski bindings on the ski, and (2) effect a movement of the ski brake to the braking position when the thrust springs urge the ski binding and supporting carriage to its forwardmost position.

Abstract: A ski brake having a resilient tensioning member to which is secured bladed members is mounted on a ski plate having a releasable binding thereon. The resilient member is normally held in a position parallel to the upper surface of the sole plate by the weight of the skier to hold the bladed members in a retracted position. A release of the ski boot from the sole plate will cause the spring force of the resilient tensioning member to effect a movement of the bladed members to an extended position to brake the ski.

Abstract: A release ski binding utilizing a release plate on which is secured a release plate boot, the combination of the ski boot and the ski being releasably secured to the ski by front and rear locking members. The front locking member has a metal fitting which is secured to the ski and is received in a recess on the underside of the release plate. The rear locking member is formed by two swivel members which are supported in a recess in the release plate and are supported for pivotal or swingable movement against the force of a spring and engage a rear metal fitting which is also secured to the ski.