Abstract: Systems and methods to generate visual overlays on a graphical user interface (GUI) based calendar which is viewable according to numerous views, such as a month view, year view, decade view, etc. The calendar may be associated with a library (“media library”) of various objects (e.g., images, videos, music, documents) stored across one or more storage devices. The system may generate a date-range overlay in which the user creates a query, or may generate an autonomously extracted overlay from a container of media objects. The system autonomously extracts date(s) from media files in the container or query result and generates an overlay on the calendar which corresponds to the autonomously extracted date(s) of the files in the container or query. The generated overlay may be displayed on the calendar as a single date-range overlay or as individual overlays associated with each media object in the container or query.

Abstract: Systems and methods to generate visual overlays on a graphical user interface (GUI) based calendar which is viewable according to numerous views, such as a month view, year view, decade view, etc. The calendar may be associated with a library (“media library”) of various objects (e.g., images, videos, music, documents) stored across one or more storage devices. The system may generate a date-range overlay in which the user creates a query, or may generate an autonomously extracted overlay from a container of media objects. The system autonomously extracts date(s) from media files in the container or query result and generates an overlay on the calendar which corresponds to the autonomously extracted date(s) of the files in the container or query. The generated overlay may be displayed on the calendar as a single date-range overlay or as individual overlays associated with each media object in the container or query.

Abstract: A system for detecting a leak in a condensate generating device, the system including a pH sensor configured for measuring the pH of a condensate of the condensate generating device; and a controller operably connected to the pH sensor, the controller configured for measuring a rate of pH change over time of the condensate and a pH level of the condensate, wherein if the rate of pH change over time is greater than the pre-determined rate of pH over time and the pH level is greater than the pre-determined pH level, a leak in the condensate generating device is determined to have occurred.

Abstract: Systems and methods to generate visual overlays on a graphical user interface (GUI) based calendar which is viewable according to numerous views, such as a month view, year view, decade view, etc. The calendar may be associated with a library (“media library”) of various objects (e.g., images, videos, music, documents) stored across one or more storage devices. The system may generate a date-range overlay in which the user creates a query, or may generate an autonomously extracted overlay from a container of media objects. The system autonomously extracts date(s) from media files in the container or query result and generates an overlay on the calendar which corresponds to the autonomously extracted date(s) of the files in the container or query. The generated overlay may be displayed on the calendar as a single date-range overlay or as individual overlays associated with each media object in the container or query.

Abstract: A system for detecting a leak in a condensate generating device, the system including a pH sensor configured for measuring the pH of a condensate of the condensate generating device; and a controller operably connected to the pH sensor, the controller configured for measuring a rate of pH change over time of the condensate and a pH level of the condensate, wherein if the rate of pH change over time is greater than the pre-determined rate of pH over time and the pH level is greater than the pre-determined pH level, a leak in the condensate generating device is determined to have occurred.

Abstract: Systems and methods to generate visual overlays on a graphical user interface (GUI) based calendar which is viewable according to numerous views, such as a month view, year view, decade view, etc. The calendar may be associated with a library (“media library”) of various objects (e.g., images, videos, music, documents) stored across one or more storage devices. The system may generate a date-range overlay in which the user creates a query, or may generate an autonomously extracted overlay from a container of media objects. The system autonomously extracts date(s) from media files in the container or query result and generates an overlay on the calendar which corresponds to the autonomously extracted date(s) of the files in the container or query. The generated overlay may be displayed on the calendar as a single date-range overlay or as individual overlays associated with each media object in the container or query.

Abstract: A shower cap support to aid in the storage and drying of a wet shower cap includes a circular covering having a first side formed of a water absorbent material and a second side opposite of the first side and peripherally affixed thereto. In combination the sides define an interior cavity wherein the cover is foldable upon itself along a diametrical fold line. A bifurcated substantially circular body is disposed within the interior cavity and comprises first and a second rigid semicircular elements were in the elements are disposed slightly one from the other. The first side of the circular cover is fastened to the second side of the circular cover on at least two locations substantially along the fold line and between the rigid elements.

Abstract: A sorting conveyor for separating ferromagnetic materials from a stream of materials includes a conveyor component having an input end and an output end. The sorting conveyor also includes a conveyor drive system for driving the conveyor component to move the stream of materials from the input end to the output end for discharge of at least a portion of the stream of materials as a product stream at the output end. A magnetic separator is located adjacent the conveyor component and adapted to divert ferromagnetic materials from the stream of materials into a metal stream that is separate from the product stream.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for interference alignment in a wireless communication system.

Abstract: Methods and systems for delaying or dismissing emergency alert system (EAS) messages displayed within multimedia content, wherein user input is provided to temporarily delay for a user selectable or predetermined time period or to permanently dismiss EAS messages. Further user input may determine a snooze period during which the display of EAS messages is temporarily suspended. In some embodiments, EAS messages are automatically delayed until a commercial is displayed. In some embodiments, EAS messages are forwarded from a customer premises equipment device (e.g., a set-top box) to a user specified communication device (e.g., a mobile telephone or remote control device) while the presentation of a multimedia program continues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for interference alignment in a wireless communication system.

Abstract: Methods and systems for delaying or dismissing emergency alert system (EAS) messages displayed within multimedia content, wherein user input is provided to temporarily delay for a user selectable or predetermined time period or to permanently dismiss EAS messages. Further user input may determine a snooze period during which the display of EAS messages is temporarily suspended. In some embodiments, EAS messages are automatically delayed until a commercial is displayed. In some embodiments, EAS messages are forwarded from a customer premises equipment device (e.g., a set-top box) to a user specified communication device (e.g., a mobile telephone or remote control device) while the presentation of a multimedia program continues.

Abstract: Evaporation control for a fluid supply, such as used in a clinical analyzer, can be provided by utilizing a straw-like insert which is disposed into a fluid-containing bottle. The straw provides an increased diffusion length or “stagnant” zone. The bottle can also be configured to effectively reduce evaporation in a similar manner by providing a narrowed diameter prior to the fluid retaining portion of the bottle and by increasing the distance between the top of the bottle and the top of the fluid surface.

Abstract: Multi-array systems useful for performing assays on multiple biomolecule arrays simultaneously while minimizing sample volume are provided. Apparatuses and kits comprising the multi-array systems also provided. Methods of using the multi-array systems in assays such as hybridization arrays are also provided, as well as methods of producing the multi-array systems.

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing iterative soft slicing methods are disclosed. A data signal is received and processed into individual data tones. A noise estimator provides noise estimates for each data tone. A beamformer utilizes the noise estimates to provide first and second components of a constellation point estimate. A ratio of the first and second components corresponds to the constellation point estimate. A soft slicer uses outputs from the beamformer and noise estimator to determine weighted constellation points without dividing the first component by the second component.

Abstract: A system for calibrating a digitizing pen applies a known actual pen force to a tip of the digitizing pen, infers an indicated pen force from a pen force signal sent by the digitizing pen, and computes a correction, based on the actual and indicated pen forces, to be applied to a future indicated force reading.

Abstract: An input device includes a security feature to transmit information to a corresponding system.

Abstract: The present invention provides BZPA products with improved flowability and two methods of producing such BZPA products. Both methods successfully produce BZPA products that are not prone to agglomerate upon storage, and thus the flowability of such BZPA products does not degrade over time. The first method includes mechanically forming the BZPA crystals into large compacted pellets or briquettes without the introduction of any additives or binders. The compacted pellets are large enough that the physical and chemical effects that occur on the surface of small crystal particles are eliminated or minimized, but small enough that the BZPA can be easily handled and used in commercial applications. The second method includes adding a substantially inert anti-caking agent to the BZPA crystals to minimize or retard their tendency to agglomerate. The preferred anti-caking agent is silicon dioxide (SiO2), which is blended with the BZPA crystals in small amounts.

Abstract: Evaporation control for a fluid supply, such as used in a clinical analyzer, can be provided by utilizing a straw-like insert which is disposed into a fluid-containing bottle. The straw provides an increased diffusion length or “stagnant” zone. The bottle can also be configured to effectively reduce evaporation in a similar manner by providing a narrowed diameter prior to the fluid retaining portion of the bottle and by increasing the distance between the top of the bottle and the top of the fluid surface.

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing iterative soft slicing methods are disclosed. A data signal is received and processed into individual data tones. A noise estimator provides noise estimates for each data tone. A beamformer utilizes the noise estimates to provide first and second components of a constellation point estimate. A ratio of the first and second components corresponds to the constellation point estimate. A soft slicer uses outputs from the beamformer and noise estimator to determine weighted constellation points without dividing the first component by the second component.