Abstract: Described techniques and tools include techniques and tools for mapping digital media data (e.g., audio, video, still images, and/or text, among others) in a given format to a transport or file container format useful for encoding the data on optical disks such as digital video disks (DVDs). A digital media universal elementary stream can be used to map digital media streams (e.g., an audio stream, video stream or an image) into any arbitrary transport or file container, including optical disk formats, and other transports, such as broadcast streams, wireless transmissions, etc. The information to decode any given frame of the digital media in the stream can be carried in each coded frame. A digital media universal elementary stream includes stream components called chunks. An implementation of a digital media universal elementary stream arranges data for a media stream in frames, the frames having one or more chunks.

Abstract: A method and system for displaying information related to a plurality of resources in a network environment. The system uses web technology to receive and store information related to back-end resources and to provide a framework by which client computer systems can manage the plurality of back-end resources in a uniform manner. In accordance with one embodiment, a method is employed in a computer system for selecting the visual arrangement of workspaces and modules in a network management console GUI. The console includes a first zone and a second zone. The method involves receiving a list of workspace names and, in response, displaying an explorer tool including the list of workspace names in the first zone. Upon indication from a user that a first workspace name from the list of workspace names has been selected, a first workspace associated with the first workspace name is displayed in the second zone.

Abstract: An oxidation process is described which involves subjecting a feedstock which contains oxidisable material to temperature, pressure and contact with an oxidant. Excess water and volatile oxidation products, such as carbon dioxide, formic acid and acetic acid, are removed in the vapour phase. A catalyst may be employed to increase the rate of reaction. Preferred catalysts include the transition metal ions. Advantageously, the process may be operated in a continuous manner wherein the feedstock is continuously introduced into a reactor and a vapour phase containing volatile oxidation products continuously removed. The process is particularly applicable to the treatment of consumer and industrial waste.

Abstract: A flat rolled, high strength, formable steel product has a yield strength of at least about 100 ksi. The product has sufficient formability such that it can withstand a longitudinal or transverse 180° bend of less than 1.0 times its thickness and is preferably comprised of a high strength, low alloy steel composition containing a vanadium-nitride microalloy. The steel product is preferably produced by cold rolling a first steel product having a yield strength of at least about 70 ksi and a n-value from about 0.1 to about 0.16. Cold rolling of the first steel product reduces its thickness and increases its yield strength to at least 100 ksi.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are disclosed for manufacturing high strength low alloy (HSLA) flat rolled steel products having high yield strength and formability. A preferred process comprises the formation of an as-cast product; reducing the thickness of the as cast product in a roughing mill; holding the temperature of the rough-reduced product at a temperature sufficient to permit substantially complete recrystallization of austenite grains in the rough-reduced product; followed by a final reduction step in a hot rolling strip mill. In this process, there is little or no precipitation of microalloy until after the material passes through the strip mill and therefore the material being rolled is relatively soft compared to known processes. Therefore, less power is required to roll the material to its final dimensions, with a corresponding improvement in dimensional control.

Abstract: A method for making a storage-stable glyoxalated polyacrylamide composition suitable for use as a strengthening agent for paper in which the glyoxal is added to the base polyacrylamide polymer in two portions and a scavenger for aldehyde groups is used.

Abstract: An electrical resistance heating element has an axially elongated flat carbon fiber tow, which includes a multiplicity of continuous axially parallel carbon filaments. The tow is sandwiched between two layers of polyester sheet material and bonded to only one of the layers. The other of the layers overlies the tow in direct contacting engagement with and unconnected relation to the tow and is connected to longitudinally extending marginal portions of the one layer along transversely opposite sides of the tow. The heating element may be produced by a continuous forming process.

Abstract: Novel femoral implants for use in hip arthroplasty are described and illustrated. The femoral implant comprise a stem and neck portion, with the neck portion having a novel configuration that provides for improved range in motion for the prosthesis without compromising strength of the implant.

Abstract: The present invention is a method, system and apparatus for flexible image sharing. In a system for flexibly distributing imagery in an image sharing session, an image cache can be disposed between an image sharing host and a plurality of image sharing viewers. Additionally, a multipoint communications server can be disposed between the image cache and the image sharing viewers and can be communicatively linked to the image sharing host. Importantly, a pull-based subscription model can be implemented in an image cache server hosting the image cache. In particular, the model can have a configuration for registering respective ones of the image sharing viewers to receive notifications of available updated imagery. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the image sharing host can be an application sharing host hosting a shared application among the image sharing viewers.

Abstract: Described is a method for adapting an application sharing system for a network of computers according to user specific requirements. The method includes dynamically configuring system components and manually implementing user specific preferences to achieve a better user experience than is possible in typical application sharing systems. Users can configure the application sharing system based on their individual needs, and may need to modify their settings based on changing operating environments or usage patterns. The application sharing system can be dynamically configured based on content, current tasks, and changes in network conditions. System administrators can configure the application sharing system according to their general needs without preempting the needs of an individual user.

Abstract: The present invention is a method, system and apparatus for componentized application sharing. The system can include a multiplicity of different pluggable image processing modules. Each of the different pluggable image processing modules can conform to a single interface expected by the application sharing module. Additionally, a communicative coupling can be provided between the application sharing module and a selected one of the different image compression modules.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of coating multiple layers on a support comprising a) taking a support; b) simultaneously coating on said support a chill settable layer and a non-chill settable layer; c) lowering the temperature of the layers to immobilize said layers; and d) drying said layers. It further relates to imaging elements made by this process.

Abstract: This invention relates to an imaging element comprising in order a support: a light sensitive image forming unit comprising microcapsules and a developer: an inner protective overcoat layer: and an outer protective overcoat layer.

Abstract: The present application provides a method for evaluating one or more components using a non-engine based test system, the method comprising: providing a non-engine based test system comprising a combustor in fluid communication with the one or more component; supplying fuel and air to the combustor under feed conditions comprising a controlled air to fuel ratio (AFR), the feed conditions being effective to produce a feedstream flowpath; combusting at least a portion of fuel in the feedstream flowpath under combustion conditions effective to produce an exhaust gas while preventing substantial damage to the combustor; and, exposing the one or more components to the exhaust gas under alternate conditions comprising substantially any conditions other than those selected from the group consisting of accelerated aging conditions and drive cycle conditions.

Abstract: A method, system, and program product for collaborative operations on a data structure. The system includes a server and a plurality of clients connected to the server. In one embodiment, the server is configured and controlled for Document Object Model access to and manipulation of mark-up language files. The client is configured and controlled to operate on data structures on a remote work station; invoke a container for the changes to the data structure; encapsulate the operations on the data structure into the container; and send the encapsulated changes to the server. The server is configured and controlled to enter the changes in the data structure, for example, in accordance with the Document Object Model; and to reflect the entered changes to other clients connected to the server.

Abstract: A device for prediction of onset of labor comprises a portable assembly of a plurality of recording electrodes (3) and optionally a reference electrode (4), a means for data acquisition (1), a means for conversion of analogue to digitized data and a display (5) adapted to display this data in terms of one of a small number of discrete results indicative of the state of preparedness for labor, wherein each electrode (3) comprises a contact surface for application to a subject, and in particular to an abdominal and/or vaginal surface of a subject, the device further comprising data analyzing means (1) for analyzing the digitized data with reference to pre-recorded reference data and/or predetermined reference parameters.

Abstract: An emission control system for reducing NOx in the exhaust of a diesel engine. A partial oxidation system receives diesel fuel from the engine's fuel tank and partially oxidizes the diesel fuel into hydrogen. The hydrogen is then introduced into the main exhaust line and the hydrogen-enhanced exhaust is delivered to a hydrogen selective catalytic reduction unit, which uses the hydrogen to convert the NOx to nitrogen.

Abstract: A method of coding stereo audio spectral values first carries out grouping of those values in scale factor bands, with which scale factors are associated. Sections are formed next, each comprising at least one scale factor band. The spectral values are coded within at least one section with a code book assigned to the section, out of a plurality of code books each with a code book number assigned to it, the number of the code book used being transmitted as side information to the coded stereo audio spectral values. At least one additional code book number is provided, which does not refer to a code book but shows information relevant to the section to which it is assigned. A method of decoding stereo audio spectral values which are partly coded by the intensity stereo process and which have side information uses the relevant information, showing the additional code book numbers, to cancel the existing coding of the stereo audio spectral values.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses that multiply the effects of feedback current on an amplifier. In an embodiment, a buffer circuit controls the transition rate on an output pad of the buffer circuit. An amplifier has an input terminal and an output terminal. The output terminal couples to the output pad. A feedback component couples feedback current from the output pad to the input terminal. A current mirror multiplies the effects of the feedback current on the input terminal without increasing the feedback current through the feedback component.

Abstract: High performance engine oils and other liquid lubricants comprise a liquid lubricant basestock of low viscosity from 1.5 to 12 cSt (100C) with two dissolved polymer components of differing molecular weights. The basestock is preferably a single PAO or blend of PAOs with a co-basestock component which is preferably an ester or an alkylated aromatic of comparable viscosity. The lower molecular weight polymer is highly viscoelastic in character and is preferably an HVI-PAO; this component in the lubricant which provides unexpectedly high film thickness and unexpectedly good wear protection under conditions where the second, higher molecular weight polymer may lose some or all of its thickening power. The use of the highly viscoelastic low molecular weight polymer in combination with the higher molecular weight thickener enables the production of very widely cross-graded engine oils, especially oils with a low temperature grading of 0W or better.