Abstract: Method and systems for single sign on with dynamic authentication levels is described. The method include receiving a data request for access to a second application, where the user is already authenticated to the first application at a first authentication level. Application information about the authentication level necessary to access the second application is retrieved. In response to a request, the user provides the further authentication data for accessing the second application. The type of the further authentication data required is based on the first authentication level and the minimum authentication level necessary to access the second application. The user is then authenticated to the second application at the minimum authentication level necessary to access the second application.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a magnet engine, more specifically an engine that derives its power from the power contained in a magnet (22) and employs a cam or barrel drive mechanism (28) to translate the power in the magnet (22) into useful power output. The magnet engine is comprised generally of one or more in-line reciprocating magnet (22) and piston (20) component pairs arranged circularly around and parallel to a central axis, one or more variable magnetic field conductors (23) positioned generally between and generally equidistant from each of the magnet (22) and piston (20) components, in a magnet (22) and piston (20) component pair, that effect a reciprocating motion in the magnet (22) and piston (20) components, and one or more cam drives (28), positioned concentric to the magnet (22) and piston (20) component pairs, that are employed to translate the reciprocating motion of the magnet (22) and piston (20) component pairs into rotary motion.

Abstract: A duloxetine pellet formulation comprises: (i) a core including a desired amount of duloxetine; (ii) an enteric coating comprising hydroxypropylmethylcellulose phthalate (HPMCP) as an enteric polymer; and, optionally, (iii) a separating layer located between the core and the enteric coating, the separating layer including polyvinyl alcohol and a low molecular weight hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC).

Abstract: A system for mixing a bioprocessing fluid includes a container receiving the bioprocessing fluid and a support member supporting the container in an interior of a housing. A first channel is bounded by a first stationary arm and a second stationary arm with the first channel receiving the container. A first mixing arm and a second mixing arm are located in the interior. The first mixing arm is connected to the second mixing arm by a connecting member. The first mixing arm is located in the first channel and the second mixing arm is located in a second channel. The connecting member is movable to cause the first mixing arm to contact a first outer surface of the container to cause mixing of the bioprocessing fluid.

Abstract: An implantable, adjustable male incontinence device. The device has an inflatable balloon affixed to a central portion of a reinforced nonextensible elastomeric strip. The balloon includes a first length of elastomeric tubing extending therefrom that provides fluid communication with the interior chamber of the balloon. The uninflated balloon is implanted to overlie the male urethra with the nonextensible strip oriented horizontally and facing away from the urethra. The lateral opposing ends of the nonextensible strip are sutured to the periosteum of respective left and right iliac bones and the inflation port is implanted beneath the skin in an accessible portion of the body, preferably in the scrotum or, less preferably, in the perineum. The inflation port, which also includes a second length of tubing in fluid communication therewith, is implanted beneath the skin and the first and second lengths of tubing are connected to one another.

Abstract: An adjustable incontinence device for implantation within the body of a female and a method for implanting and using the device for controlling urinary incontinence. The device includes an elastomeric tube having an elongate inflatable balloon affixed to one end thereof and an implantable inflation port affixed to the opposing end of the tube. At least a portion of the balloon in contact with the periurethral tissue is covered with a polyurethane foam. The device is implanted beneath the skin with the balloon disposed anterior and adjacent to the urethra and the tube threaded beneath the skin and attached to the inflation port which is implanted at a transdermally accessible point remote from the balloon. Fluid is introduced into the injection port by transdermal injection and conducted to the interior chamber of the balloon to inflate the balloon and compress the underlying urethra.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a table of information stored on a disk is disclosed. A first track is located on a hard disk which is unaffected and immune to changes in an operating system or any programs using the operating system. The table of information contains a unique marker signifying the beginning of the table. A series of table entries follow the table marker expanding through the sectors of the hard disk. The sectors are analyzed to determine whether the operating system, boot record or partition table make use of them. The table is written to the usable sectors of the track and may be in non-contiguous sectors.

Abstract: Memory copy protection by structuring the sector arrangement of memory devices in such a way as to allow access to the data stored in the sectors of the device without compromising the protection of the data is disclosed. Methods of protecting data stored in nonvolatile RAM memory from access and copying are disclosed, and methods that will enable software to distinguish between originals data and illegal or unauthorized copies of the nonvolatile memory. A method and device for securely authorizing the use of a computer program is also provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a table of information stored on a disk is disclosed. A first track is located on a hard disk which is unaffected and immune to changes in an operating system or any programs using the operating system. The table of information contains a unique marker signifying the beginning of the table. A series of table entries follow the table marker expanding through the sectors of the hard disk.

Abstract: A system and method for authorizing access to programs and data on a computer system is disclosed. A license table contains entries for identifying programs that are authorized to be run on the computer system. The license table is stored in an area of the computer's hard disk that is not affected by disk operations and can not be accessed or modified by computer users. The license table entries are encoded to contain verifying information which is not based on the hardware upon which the program is installed. The license entries also contain usage restriction information to be decoded upon license verification.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for restricting the usage of a computer program is disclosed. A license table multiple data entries is generated. A unique table marker is stored on electronic media signifying the beginning of the table. The data entries follow the marker and contain encoded information relating to any number of usage restrictions imputed to a user by the program manufacturer. Upon authorization of use of the program the user is granted access to the program subject to the usage restriction defined by the manufacturer.

Abstract: A method of guiding an aircraft in the final approach phase including imaging the ground using an imaging system onboard the aircraft to obtain an image, analyzing the image to detect an airport area, detecting an airport area and selecting a runway for landing, tracking the selected runway during the approach of the aircraft by visually tracking the selected runway in the image supplied by the imaging system, and tracking the runway when the aircraft is very close to the ground by analyzing the image supplied by the imaging system to determine the position of the aircraft relative to the runway.

Abstract: A refrigeration control apparatus comprises a master unit with a mother board. The mother board comprises a bus configured to carry signals between boards coupled to the mother board. A processor board interfaced to the mother board is provided. The processor board comprises a processor, and a program memory where instructions for the processor are stored on the program memory. An interface circuit coupled to the mother board is provided. A load control module interfaced to the mother board is provided, wherein the load control module comprises an interface circuit coupled to the mother board, and a circuit breaker coupled to a power input. A load relay comprising a first interlocked relay and a second interlocked relay coupled to the circuit breaker is provided. The load relay is configured to switch power. An override switch and the processor coupled to the load relay to control the load relay is provided.

Abstract: A method of guiding an aircraft in the final approach phase including imaging the ground using an imaging system on board the aircraft to obtain an image, analyzing the image to detect an airport area, detecting an airport area and selecting a runway for landing, tracking the selected runway during the approach of the aircraft by visually tracking the selected runway in the image supplied by the imaging system, and tracking the runway when the aircraft is very close to the ground by analyzing the image supplied by the imaging system to determine the position of the aircraft relative to the runway.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for monitoring the operation of electrical circuits on a vehicle trailer 10, and has a monitoring unit 18 including a monitor circuit 32 for outputting a signal in response to failure of a component such as a lamp 12a-12d of a trailer electrical circuit. The monitoring unit also has a transmitter 34 for passing a failure indication signal to a receiver 90 of an indicator unit 26 which is mounted in a towing vehicle 14 in a position where it can give an indication of failure of the component to the vehicle driver.

Abstract: A gastric banding device for implantation within a person for the treatment of morbid obesity. The gastric banding device includes an inflatable band portion dimensioned to encircle the stomach and an inflation conduit operable for conducting a percutaneously injected inflation fluid into the band portion. The band portion is a toroidal member having a head end with first fastening means thereon and a tail end having second fastening means thereon and an inflatable shell therebetween. The outer surface of the toroidal shell in reinforced with a non-extensible, biocompatible material which serves to limit outward expansion of the shell when an inflation fluid is injected thereinto. The inner, stomach-contacting surface of the shell has a layer of an open-cell elastomeric foam affixed thereto and integral therewith. In operation, when the band is placed in an encircling relationship with the stomach, the first and second fastening means on the ends of the shell are engaged in locking relationship.

Abstract: A device for storing recording media includes an element for storing recorded media and decorative accessories. The device has an amusing appearance providing it with a toy-like aspect, and has a substantially rectangular housing having the width of the media to be stored, at the back of which cells are provided for receiving the recording media, which are, at least partly, embedded so as to be partly protected.

Abstract: A gastric banding device for implantation within a person for the treatment of morbid obesity. The gastric banding device includes an inflatable band portion dimensioned to encircle the stomach and an inflation conduit operable for conducting a percutaneously injected inflation fluid into the band portion. The band portion is a toroidal member having a head end with first fastening means thereon and a tail end having second fastening means thereon and an inflatable shell therebetween. The outer surface of the toroidal shell in reinforced with a non-extensible, biocompatible material which serves to limit outward expansion of the shell when an inflation fluid is injected thereinto. The inner, stomach-contacting surface of the shell has a layer of an open-cell elastomeric foam affixed thereto and integral therewith. In operation, when the band is placed in an encircling relationship with the stomach, the first and second fastening means on the ends of the shell are engaged in locking relationship.

Abstract: A deck comprises a plurality of elongate members (11), such as aluminum extrusions, which each comprise a top flange (12) and a bottom flange (13) interconnected by a web (14) and which are laid side-by-side in abutment and intercoupled, either by integrally shaped parts of the webs or by separate components, such as bars (16), to produce a cellular body with a closed top surface formed by the top flanges (12), a closed bottom surface formed by the bottom flanges (13) and internal bracing. A plurality of tie rods (17) extend transversely of the members (11) by way of bores in the webs (14) and, in conjunction with nuts (18), clamp the members together to form the body into a rigid structure which is stressed in both longitudinal and transverse directions.