Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-path network for use in a bridge, switch, router, hub or the like, comprising a plurality of network ports adapted for connection with one or more devices, each device having a different identifying address data; a plurality of network elements; and a plurality of network links interconnecting the network elements and connecting the network elements to the network ports, wherein the multi-path network further comprises separately addressable memory elements each adapted for storing device address data and the multi-path network is adapted to distribute a plurality of device address data amongst the plurality of memory elements.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I); wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: A brushless electrical machine has at least one phase winding which produces magnetic flux in the machine. A controller controls the flux in the machine with reference to a demanded flux and a stabilisation signal which, in combination, enable the controller to operate in a stable manner in the presence of disturbances in the inputs or parameters of the controller. The controller is able to operate with either a hardware rotor position detector or with a sensorless position algorithm.

Abstract: Colic can be a particular problem for babies feeding on liquid feed from a feeder bottle. The colic can be formed by air from various sources in the liquid feed. Typically, there is less air in the liquid feed towards the bottom of the liquid feed container in the feeding position than towards the top of the liquid feed. The present invention provides apparatus for drawing milk from the bottom of the feeding apparatus chamber when the feeder is held in the operating position. This is achieved by positioning a flow restrictor for allowing the passage of liquid feed from a main chamber into a flexible feeding teat at a suitable location. The present invention also provides a resiliently-biased cartridge to assist in priming and/or draining of the flexible feeding teat. The present invention also provides a construction in which the flow restrictor is always provided in the correct position regardless of the relative angular orientation of the elements of the feeder.

Abstract: Access Control Lists control permitted actions on protected network computer system resources by providing an access control policy associated with the requested protected system resource containing a permission list of permitted identities and at least one action group tag with associated action indicators; reusing a finite quantity of action indicators among a plurality of action group tags to control a number of unique permissions less than or equal to the product of the quantity of allowable action indicators and a quantity of allowable action group tags; evaluating the permission list according to a specific permission definition associated with the action group tag, the permission definition providing a correlation between members of a set of action indicators; and granting authorization to perform actions on the requested protected system resource to the requesting user if the access control policy permission list includes an appropriate action indicator correlated to an action group tag.

Abstract: A bellowphragm actuated fluid control swing valve includes: a fluid-tight body having an inlet for the fluid, a seat around the inlet, an outlet for the fluid, and a hinge, the body conducting the fluid from the inlet to the outlet; a fluid-tight chamber adapted to be pressurized with the fluid, the chamber generally enclosed by the body; a first surface of the chamber, foldably pleated so as to extend in response to the chamber being pressurized; second surface of the chamber, rotatably attached to the hinge, so that, when the first surface extends, the second surface rotates about the hinge; a disc on the second surface of the chamber that mates with the seat; and a generally non-folding cover attached to the first surface of the chamber so that the cover and first surface cooperate to form the chamber and make the chamber fluid-tight.

Abstract: A vehicle simulator having a projection system for projecting a generated scene and symbology onto a common viewing screen. Tracking apparatus is provided for providing position and/or angular orientation signals representative of the eye of a person viewing the projected scene and symbology. An image generation system is included for generating the scene and symbology for the projection system, such scene and symbology being generated as a function of the position and/or angular orientation signals provided by the tracking apparatus. Such symbology is representative of symbology produced by a head-up display. The image generation system generates the scene and symbology with characteristics which simulate vignetting and/or occulting effect characteristics of the head-up display.

Abstract: A wound core assembly for an electrical machine comprising a stack of laminations defining a core having a plurality of poles, the wound core assembly further comprising at least one slot wedge, wherein the slot wedge comprises a first portion arranged between adjacent poles and at least one second portion protruding from the first portion and abutting an end face of the core in the region of at least one of the poles. The at least one second portion may apply axial pressure to the end face to reduce the tendency of the laminations to splay axially outwards.

Abstract: A method is presented for obtaining information from a client for the benefit of a server using a particular communication protocol that the server does not implement. A primary server receives a client-generated request, and the primary server sends a first request to a secondary server as part of the processing of the client-generated request. While processing the first request, the secondary server determines a need for data obtainable from a client application that supports user interaction using a communication protocol for which the secondary server is not configured to implement. The secondary server sends a second request to the primary server for obtaining data that results from using the communication protocol. The secondary server subsequently receives the resulting data and continues to process the first request using the resulting data, after which the secondary server returns a response for the first request to the primary server.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate. A semiconductor die is coupled to a first surface of the substrate. An encapsulate is placed over the semiconductor die. A first plurality of lands is formed on the first surface of the substrate around the encapsulate. A second plurality of lands is formed on a second surface of the substrate. A first group of the second plurality of lands has a pitch and a second group of the second plurality of lands has a pitch of a different length.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for promotional couponing system where coupons, campaigns, and promotions are designed on central server and issued to network of printing devices and redeemed from redemption devices. The logic that processes input contained within each printer and print and redeem device connected to network so each device independently analyzes its own input and requests permission to print coupon from central server. The system uses coupons to maneuver players to play games least in use or to a specific location. Coupons include map and directions to direct the player.

Abstract: A system displays video to a user and has a display device with a field of pixels. It displays video to the user in the form of a series of discrete sequential frame images each made up of a first predetermined number of bit planes in which the pixels of the display are either off or have a color and intensity that is uniform over the field of pixels. The apparatus detects when a movement condition is present, such as rapid head movement or an object in the video crossing the display rapidly, in which condition the user's eye may tend to track across the display device at a rate at which perception of the video displayed may be reduced in quality, and it generates a condition-present signal when such a movement condition is detected. Responsive to generation of said condition-present signal, the apparatus causes the display device to display the frame images using fewer bit planes for each frame image than when said movement condition is not detected.

Abstract: An infrared imaging microscope, particularly of the type used to carry out FT-IR measurement, including a detector in the form of a relatively small detector array of individual detector elements. The outputs of the detector elements are fed in parallel to an electronic circuit for processing. The relatively small array allows the outputs to be processed without need for multiplexing thereby avoiding reduction in signal-to-noise. The detector array may substantially range from about 3 to about 100 detector elements, and is preferably in a range from about 16 to about 64 detector elements.

Abstract: A self-locating mounting apparatus for holding objects such as sensors at specific positions on a subject's head includes a central mount constituted by a plurality of inextensible elements adapted to fit over the top of a subject's head. In addition, the mounting apparatus includes an adjustable circumferential band adapted to circle the subject's head and connect the central mount to inextensible side elements via sliding joints. A plurality of biasing elements provide a force for biasing sensor mounting units on the mounting apparatus against a subject's head, allowing for long-term sensing while minimizing interference forces on the mounting units. Advantageously, the mounting apparatus holds sensors within approximately 5 mm of their desired measurement positions over a range of subject head sizes.

Abstract: A display system is provided to surround a user with an out-the window scene. The system includes a screen structure that is a facetted back-projection dome made up of a polygonal polar top facet surrounded by trapezoidal facets angulated downward from it in an upper facet row. A middle row of facets extends angulated downward therefrom, and a lower row of trapezoidal facets extends down from them. Each facet has video projected thereon by a high definition projector, and to maximize resolution and efficiently use the projector output, the vertical height of each facet makes use of the full vertical field of pixels available from the associated projector. The facets are all tangent to a sphere about a design eyepoint of the dome. The projector resolutions and the size, position and material of the facets are such that the imagery visible on the inside of the dome on the facets is at resolution corresponding to a visual acuity of 20/50 or higher, preferably 20/20, and at or near eye-limiting resolution.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, m, R5, R6, n and Y are as defined in claim 1; or N-oxides, salts and optical isomers thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to control plants or to inhibit plant growth.

Abstract: A pitcher for keeping beverages cooled for protracted periods, having a pitcher lining and a pitcher wall sealingly attached to form a cavity there between. A freezable substance is disposed within the cavity. The cavity extends continuously between the bottom walls of the pitcher lining and the pitcher wall allowing for complete cooling through the floor area of the pitcher. In an alternate embodiment an insulating layer is provided between the freezable substance and the inner surface of the sidewalls and bottom wall of the pitcher shell. The insulating layer further retards warming and reduces condensation.

Abstract: A brushless electrical machine has at least one phase winding which produces magnetic flux in the machine. A controller controls the flux in the machine with reference to a demanded flux and a stabilisation signal which, in combination, enable the controller to operate in a stable manner in the presence of disturbances in the inputs or parameters of the controller. The controller is able to operate with either a hardware rotor position detector or with a sensorless position algorithm.

Abstract: To adjust operating characteristics of a first antenna and a second antenna to receive a magnetic signals transmitted by a third antenna, a first magnetic signal from the first antenna. The first magnetic signal is received at the third antenna. A second magnetic signal is transmitted from the second antenna. The second magnetic signal is received at the third antenna. A gain of the first antenna is adjusted in response to an indication of signal quality of the first magnetic signal received at the third antenna. A gain of the second antenna is also adjusted in response to an indication of signal quality of the second magnetic signal received at the third antenna.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I); wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are useful as fungicides.