Abstract: A knife section for use with a reciprocating cutter bar assembly of an agricultural machine includes a mounting base. A first knife extends outwardly from the mounting base. The first knife has a first linear extent from the mounting base. A second knife extends outwardly from the mounting base. The second knife has a second linear extent from the mounting base different than the first linear extent.

Abstract: A system for assembling wire harnesses with their connectors utilizes a compact computer-based system that is linked to an engineering data base. The data base contains component information, such as harness number, associated wires, and pin location to connector. An integrated tool contains a light panel that is linked to a dummy connector. The dummy connector has a mating end for the connector being pinned. The connector is mated to the dummy connector such that pin holes in the connector align with the light rods in the dummy connector. The wires are identified by voice recognition, bar code, and/or optical character recognition. Once a wire has been identified, the system illuminates the appropriate pin location on the selected connector, thereby providing a visible point of light in which the selected wire is to be terminated.

Abstract: A surgical intervention data base includes major systems including a navigational system, an interventional system, a billing system and an on-line authorization system. The navigational system includes sub-systems that provide communication between the major systems to enable registration of data sets, image displays and billing capabilities for services rendered. Further, the navigational system distinguishes between registered and non-registered images.

Abstract: A means for obtaining an output signal which is the sum of the frequencies of two periodic input signals that may vary in amplitude and frequency over time. The apparatus, which provides means for realizing trigonometric functions of the form sin(?+?)=2 sin ? cos ??sin(???) or sin n?=2 sin(n?1)? cos ??sin(n?2)?, comprises three basic circuit elements including one or more analog multipliers, one or more envelope detectors, and a subtracter. A method is disclosed for generating a series of even and odd harmonics of a single continuously varying input signal using a plurality of cascaded harmonic generator circuits.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for dynamically recognizing and processing service order types in a network management system. Service type data for a new service order type is registered in a database table while the network management system is operating. Then, a service order is received in the network management system and the service order is parsed to determine if the received service order corresponds with the new service order type based on the service type data registered in the database table. If the service order corresponds with the new service order type, then the service order is processed by the network management system. If the service order does not correspond with the new service order type, then updated service type data may be registered in the database table.

Abstract: A modular furniture system has a number of variously configured work surfaces, a number of variously configured support members, variously configured hutch units, and a number of couplers. At least two support members and a work surface are arranged and coupled together to construct a work station. The work surfaces have at least three sides with at least two of the sides being adapted to releasably couple with one of the support members. The support members may include leg supports and storage cabinet supports, each of which are adapted to couple with and support a work surface above a floor. The hutches are adapted to removably rest upon a work surface or a storage cabinet support member. Further, the hutches, the work surfaces, and the support members may be provided with cable passages to facilitate use of electronic equipment at a work station.

Abstract: A fuel cell power source (100) for use in electronic systems includes a fuel cell system (130) and a controller (150). The controller (150) computes net power requirements of a load device from one or more power functional information sources; and determines an operating point of the fuel cell system (130) by matching the net power requirements with the power characteristics of the fuel cell system (130).

Abstract: A method of an embodiment of the invention is disclosed that outputs a first color calibration target using a first color printing technology onto media that has a second color calibration target already output thereon using a second color printing technology. The color differences between the first and the second color calibration targets are determined. The first color printing technology is calibrated, based on the color differences between the first and the second color calibration targets.

Abstract: A ceiling system which includes a plurality of grid elements which form a grid framework and a plurality of downwardly accessible ceiling panels. The ceiling panels include a substrate and at least two mounting members. Each mounting member cooperates with the substrate to provide strength and rigidity characteristics to the substrate and to form a grid receiving cavity. Each mounting member further cooperates with a grid element to accurately position the panel relative to the grid framework. When installed, the system provides no visual indications on how the ceiling panel can be removed.

Abstract: A method for humidifying a fuel stream for a direct methanol fuel cell. An ultrasonic transducer (122) is used to create a vapor of methanol without heating. Water is also vaporized with an ultrasonic transducer (132) to create a vapor of water without heating. The water vapor and the methanol vapor are combined (240) in a certain ratio to form a humidified fuel vapor which is presented to an anode (112) of the direct methanol fuel cell (110). The ratio of water to methanol can be adjusted automatically by a sensor (180) that monitors the current drawn by the load (170) on the fuel cell.

Abstract: Printmode selection systems and methods are described. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving user input that pertains to selection of a printmode that is not a pre-defined printmode for a particular printer; and providing the user with feedback that pertains to a selected printmode.

Abstract: A system for assembling wire harnesses with their connectors utilizes a compact computer-based system that is linked to an engineering data base. The data base contains component information, such as harness number, associated wires, and pin location to connector. An integrated tool contains a light panel that is linked to a dummy connector. The dummy connector has a mating end for the connector being pinned. The connector is mated to the dummy connector such that pin holes in the connector align with the light rods in the dummy connector. The wires are identified by voice recognition, bar code, and/or optical character recognition. Once a wire has been identified, the system illuminates the appropriate pin location on the selected connector, thereby providing a visible point of light in which the selected wire is to be terminated.

Abstract: A communication interface between an order generating program that generates orders and an order processing program that processes orders is managed. At least one metric that is based on orders passing from the order generating program to the order processing program is monitored. The communication interface between the order generating program and the order processing program is determined to have failed based on the monitored metric. The communication interface is then restarted based on when it has been determined to have failed.

Abstract: A method of locating a target site for delivering a therapy to a patient that includes advancing a delivery device having a steerable portion and a deflectable tip having a tapered portion to an area along a first site. A contrast media is delivered through a thru lumen and outward from a distal end of the delivery device in fluid communication with the thru lumen to position the contrast media along the first site and the delivery device is further advanced toward the first site and within the first site, or the delivery device is further advanced toward the first site and within the first site without the contrast. The contrast media is then delivered from the distal end of the delivery device within the first site to locate the target site.

Abstract: A housing (12) for use in a portable electronic device (10) includes an outer visible surface (14). The outer visible surface (14) is composed of an appearance changing substance responsive to an environmental stimulus.

Abstract: An electronic device (100) is provided with a plurality of activatable indicia (112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 1102) that are located proximate keys buttons (108, 109, 110) that are used to control the communication device (100). The activatable indicia (112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 1102) are activated in order to identify to a user one or more of the buttons (108, 109 110) to be pressed in order to in the course of entering a command, or to indicate to the user to reorient an antenna of the electronic device in order to improve signal strength.

Abstract: A method of an embodiment of the invention is disclosed that outputs a first color calibration target using a first color printing technology onto media that has a second color calibration target already output thereon using a second color printing technology. The color differences between the first and the second color calibration targets are determined. The first color printing technology is calibrated, based on the color differences between the first and the second color calibration targets.

Abstract: A compound curved shaped housing part (104) includes integrated activatable electrochromic indicia (114, 116, 118, 120). The indicia are formed by coating an internal surface (302) of a transparent plastic shell (402) with a sequence of layers including: optionally a separate transparent conductor (408), an electrochromic material layer (410), an electrolyte layer (412), optionally a separate ion donor layer (414), optionally an insulator layer 418 and a second conductive layer. Laser etching is used to provide access to the transparent conductor layer. The insulator layer is patterned to provide access for electrodes to underlying layers. Laser etching is used to pattern the second conductive layer to define interconnected electrodes (322-332), traces (314-318), and electrical contacts (304-312).

Abstract: Carbon nanostructures (21) are surface modified by adding pendant alcohol groups (25) capable of chemical reaction. Poly(vinyl alcohol) (23) is disposed on the surface of the carbon such that it renders the carbon nanostructure capable of forming a substantially uniform stable dispersion in water.

Abstract: Wireless communication devices (102, 104, 106, 108, 110) include multi-state visual indicating devices (114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 126, 128) that are operable to alert users that wireless communication links or connections have been established between two or more devices. Upon establishing a connection, the wireless devices share indicia activation information (e.g., color or timing sequence information) and the multi-state visual indicating devices in the devices operate according to the indicia activation information to apprise users that the connection has been established. Activatable indicia (216, 214, 216, 218) that are preferably integral with the wireless device housings inform the device users as to the state of communication.