Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for loading data from a database into a task database, via a stage database. One exemplary method includes accessing a backup database where the backup database includes multiple flat files and where each of the multiple flat files includes data and having a filename. The method also includes appending, by a computing device, the filename of one of the multiple flat files to an index stored in the computing device and changing a global variable associated with a data loader for the one of the multiple flat files to the filename. The method then further includes loading the data from the one of the multiple flat files into a stage database in memory of the computing device and transferring the loaded data in the stage database to a task database, thereby making the data available to queries associated with tasks relying on the loaded data.

Abstract: A system and method to create and update a live map of venues and events by defining a polygonal area around a pre-determined point, the point being defined by a latitude and a longitude, associating a time window with the polygonal area, associating a geographical region with the polygonal area, creating a dataset including one or more venues identified within the geographical region defined by the polygonal area, and outputting the created dataset to the user interface, wherein the user interface device is configured to generate data objects corresponding to the identified one or more venues in the created data set and present the data objects on the display.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for loading data from a database into a task database, via a stage database. One exemplary method includes accessing a backup database where the backup database includes multiple flat files and where each of the multiple flat files includes data and having a filename. The method also includes appending, by a computing device, the filename of one of the multiple flat files to an index stored in the computing device and changing a global variable associated with a data loader for the one of the multiple flat files to the filename. The method then further includes loading the data from the one of the multiple flat files into a stage database in memory of the computing device and transferring the loaded data in the stage database to a task database, thereby making the data available to queries associated with tasks relying on the loaded data.

Abstract: A system and method to create and update a live map of venues and events by defining a polygonal area around a pre-determined point, the point being defined by a latitude and a longitude, associating a time window with the polygonal area, associating a geographical region with the polygonal area, creating a dataset including one or more venues identified within the geographical region defined by the polygonal area, and outputting the created dataset to the user interface, wherein the user interface device is configured to generate data objects corresponding to the identified one or more venues in the created data set and present the data objects on the display.

Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly for coupling a plurality of surge protectors to multi-line communication cables includes a multi-layer printed circuit board, to which has been mounted at least two cable connectors, having multiple female sockets for receiving standard surge protector modules. The multi-layer printed circuit board includes traces on multiple layers in a manner that a unique signal path exists between each lead in each connector and a predetermined one of the plurality of sockets for receiving surge protector modules. The traces having a width and a copper content sufficient to carry large current surges from induced power signals, by way of example, from a lightning strike, without breaking down.

Abstract: A multi-layer printed circuit board assembly providing a rigid structural platform for supporting a plurality of surge protector modules for coupling to multi-line communications cables on one board. The multi-layer printed circuit board assembly includes a printed circuit board, multiple protector female sockets pins and at least two connectors mounted on the printed circuit board. The multi-layer printed circuit board assembly can also include a ground plane and a pin support block. The multiple protector female socket pins partially reside in receptacles within the printed circuit board and are arranged to receive and electrically connect surge protector modules to the multi-layer printed circuit board. This allows the traces within the printed circuit board to electrically connect each lead of a designated communication line with a corresponding surge protector pin.

Abstract: A floating ground isolator for shunting only selected damaging and/or annoying induced energy from a communications cable sheath to ground, thereby facilitating long range cable location using conventional signal radiation techniques. The floating ground isolator provides a surge suppression circuit to effectively suppress dangerous transient surges present on the cable sheath and a filtering circuit to pass annoying periodic signals within a preselected frequency range from the cable sheath to ground. A selectively connected terminating resistance is also provided between the cable sheath and ground to form a side leg termination useful in facilitating long range cable location on spurs emanating from a main cable line. Furthermore, a relay controlled floating ground circuit is disclosed having a normal position shunting the cable sheath to ground and an actuated position lifting the ground connection.

Abstract: A frame is provided for relieving stress on a cable splice. The frame includes a pair of rails spaced apart to accommodate a splice enclosure. At least one mounting plate is coupled to spaces of the rails for detachably mounting the splice enclosure. A strain relief is coupled to the rails for receiving a cable and isolating the weight of the cable from a splice of the cable disposed within the splice enclosure.

Abstract: A surge suppressor for a radio frequency (RF) transmission line includes an a printed circuit board having a conductor for connection in series with a RF transmission line. The conductor has a capacitance for passing RF signals and blocking transients. To the printed circuit board are mounted a choke and a resistor, each of which is connected in series with the transmission line and in parallel to each other and to the capacitance of the conductor. The choke passes steady, direct current signals for powering equipment located on an antenna. The surge suppressor further includes first and second discharge stages connected to the conductor on opposite sides of the impedance. Each stage includes a discharge device connected to the conductor through a radio frequency choke or resonant circuit. The choke or resonant circuit blocks leakage of radio frequencies into the discharge devices. A gas discharge tube is used for the first stage, which is for connection to an antenna side of the surge suppressor.

Abstract: A floating ground isolator for shunting only selected damaging and/or annoying induced energy from a communications cable sheath to ground, thereby facilitating long range cable location using conventional signal radiation techniques. The floating ground isolator provides a surge suppression circuit to effectively suppress dangerous transient surges present on the cable sheath and a filtering circuit to pass annoying periodic signals within a preselected frequency range from the cable sheath to ground. A selectively connected terminating resistance is also provided between the cable sheath and ground to form a side leg termination useful in facilitating long range cable location on spurs emanating from a main cable line. Furthermore, a relay controlled floating ground circuit is disclosed having a normal position shunting the cable sheath to ground and an actuated position lifting the ground connection.

Abstract: A protector block assembly for coupling a plurality of surge protectors to multi-line telecommunications cables includes a multi-layer printed circuit, to which has been mounted at least two cable connectors, and a protector block having a plurality of sockets for receiving standard surge protectors. A plurality of pins electrically and physically connects the multi-layer printed circuit board to the sockets on the protector block in a manner that a unique signal path exists between each lead in each connector and one of the sockets on the printed circuit board. The multi-layer printed circuit board includes traces on multiple layers that have a width and a copper content sufficient to carry current surges without breaking down.