Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates a method of monitoring. Position information related to a notification point is received. A mobile client determines a position of the mobile client. The position is compared with an area encompassing the mobile client. A message is transmitted in response to the position being within the area encompassing the notification point.

Abstract: A wireless communications system is provided that enables a user to send data pertaining to the shipment and/or delivery of goods, preferably from a handheld device, to at least one data file associated with at least one respective application program residing on a remote computing device. The application program rapidly receives the sent data and integrates the data into at least one data file associated therewith, thereby enabling more timely and efficient business operations. In a preferred embodiment, user input is minimized by using a macro feature, and users can input data fields in any order without affecting the performance or reliability of the system.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates a method of monitoring. Position information related to a notification point is received. A mobile client determines a position of the mobile client. The position is compared with an area encompassing the mobile client. A message is transmitted in response to the position being within the area encompassing the notification point.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates a method of monitoring. Position information related to a notification point is received. A mobile client determines a position of the mobile client. The position is compared with an area encompassing the mobile client. A message is transmitted in response to the position being within the area encompassing the notification point.

Abstract: A wireless communications system is provided that enables a user to send data pertaining to the shipment and/or delivery of goods, preferably from a handheld device, to at least one data file associated with at least one respective application program residing on a remote computing device. The application program rapidly receives the sent data and integrates the data into at least one data file associated therewith, thereby enabling more timely and efficient business operations. In a preferred embodiment, user input is minimized by using a macro feature, and users can input data fields in any order without affecting the performance or reliability of the system.

Abstract: A commercial vehicle fleet management system which integrates a vehicle on-board computer, a precise positioning system, and communication system to provide automated calculating and reporting of jurisdictional fuel taxes, road use taxes, vehicle registration fees, and the like. Also disclosed is an online mobile communication system and a system for monitoring carrier vehicle efficiency and vehicle and driver performance.

Abstract: A commercial vehicle fleet management system which integrates a vehicle on-board computer, a precise positioning system, and communication system to provide automated calculating and reporting of jurisdictional fuel taxes, road use taxes, vehicle registration fees, and the like. In a further aspect, there is provided an online mobile communication system and a system for monitoring carrier vehicle efficiency and vehicle driver performance.

Abstract: A slitting apparatus for an amorphous metal strip employs a scribing tool to form a scribed line in a surface of the strip as it is transported past the scribing tool. The scribed strip is folded toward the scribed line and creased between mandrels. Then the crease is flattened out against a flattening surface, whereupon the strip cleanly separates into first and second strips. A separating device downstream of the flattening surface moves the newly separated edges apart. A functional relationship between at least some of the radius of the cutting edge of the scribing tool, the scribing force, the tension in the strip and the separating device is described and empirical methods for maintaining these elements with effective operating ranges are given.

Abstract: This insulation applicator applies electrical insulation to a thin conductive strap that is attached to and extends transversely of wire being wound into a coil. The applicator comprises two applicator segments between which is a feed passage through which two strips of insulation are fed. The segments are moved transversely of the wire from a first position at one side of the wire to a second position at the other side, thus introducing the strap into the feed passage. Holding means releasably holds the strips respectively to the segments while the strips extend through the feed passage, thus carrying the strips with the segments and holding apart the forward ends of the strips during the above-described transverse movement of the segments. Means on the segments acts when the insulating strips have been so moved to force the strips together about the strap and effect bonding between the strips.

Abstract: This apparatus makes an electrical coil from conductive wire having an insulating coating bonded thereto and provides the coil with at least one conductive lead. The coil winding operation is stopped when a predetermined wire region is located at a work station, where a section of the insulating coating is removed, thereby exposing a section of bare wire. Then there is placed in contact with the section of bare wire and cold-welded thereto a thin conductive strap that extends transversely of the wire and forms said lead.Prior to such welding, the strap is carried transversely of the wire into its position for contacting the wire by a transversely-movable framework which also carries the means for making the cold weld. This transverse movement of the framework is stopped when the welding means is correctly positioned to make the weld by suitable framework stop means.

Abstract: A class of alkoxy substituted aromatic stabilizers is provided for double base propellant. These stabilizers are soluble in the energetic plasticizer employed in the propellant. These stabilizers are particularly suitable and useful in diisocyanate crosslinked composite modified double base propellant because they do not react with the crosslinking agents during preparation of the propellant and impart improved thermal stability to such propellants.

Abstract: This method makes an electrical coil from conductive wire having an insulating coating bonded thereto and provides the coil with at least one conductive lead. The coil winding operation is stopped when a predetermined wire region is located at a work station, where a section of the insulating coating is removed, thereby exposing a section of bare wire. Then there is placed in contact with the section of bare wire and cold-welded thereto a thin conductive strap that extends transversely of the wire and forms said lead. Then the cold-weld joint and a portion of the lead are covered with electrical insulation by applying to opposite faces of the lead two strips of insulating material that extend transversely of the wire on opposite sides of the wire. Then the strips are bonded together, following which the winding operation is continued to complete the coil with said strips extending generally parallel to the coil axis.