Abstract: Techniques for using a virtual terminal on a device to process a data transfer are described herein. These techniques provide the establishing of a virtual terminal for touchless transfer of data, encryption of the data, and rewrapping the data in a way to protect the personal information of a user on the device and in transfer, while still providing the information to a server for further processing.

Abstract: Techniques for using a virtual terminal on a device to process a data transfer are described herein. These techniques provide the use of a virtual terminal for transfer of data, encryption of the data, and rewrapping the data. A virtual terminal receives virtual terminal kernel configuration data, configuring the terminal with a first public encryption key. The virtual terminal generates a second encryption key only known by the virtual terminal. The virtual terminal encrypts the second encryption key with the first public encryption key. The second encryption key is used to encrypt data for data transfer. The virtual terminal is associated with a secure element of a device that is outside the normal processor of the device. The secure element is designed for encryption.

Abstract: Techniques for using a virtual terminal on a device to process a data transfer are described herein. These techniques provide the configuring of a virtual terminal for transfer of data, encryption of the data, and rewrapping the data. A server transmits virtual terminal kernel configuration data to the virtual terminal, configuring the terminal with a first public encryption key used to encrypt a second encryption key only known by the terminal. The second encryption key is used to encrypt data for data transfer. The server device is able to decrypt the second encryption key by using a third private encryption key that corresponds to the first public encryption key.

Abstract: A negative ion source includes a plasma chamber, a microwave source, a negative ion converter, a magnetic filter and a beam formation mechanism. The plasma chamber contains gas to be ionized. The microwave source transmits microwaves to the plasma chamber to ionize the gas into atomic species including hyperthermal neutral atoms. The negative ion converter converts the hyperthermal neutral atoms to negative ions. The magnetic filter reduces a temperature of an electron density provided between the plasma chamber and the negative ion converter. The beam formation mechanism extract the negative ions.

Abstract: A negative ion source includes a plasma chamber, a microwave source, a negative ion converter, a magnetic filter and a beam formation mechanism. The plasma chamber contains gas to be ionized. The microwave source transmits microwaves to the plasma chamber to ionize the gas into atomic species including hyperthermal neutral atoms. The negative ion converter converts the hyperthermal neutral atoms to negative ions. The magnetic filter reduces a temperature of an electron density provided between the plasma chamber and the negative ion converter. The beam formation mechanism extract the negative ions.

Abstract: A negative ion source includes a plasma chamber, a microwave source, a negative ion converter, a magnetic filter and a beam formation mechanism. The plasma chamber contains gas to be ionized. The microwave source transmits microwaves to the plasma chamber to ionize the gas into atomic species including hyperthermal neutral atoms. The negative ion converter converts the hyperthermal neutral atoms to negative ions. The magnetic filter reduces a temperature of an electron density provided between the plasma chamber and the negative ion converter. The beam formation mechanism extract the negative ions.

Abstract: A negative ion source includes a plasma chamber, a microwave source, a negative ion converter, a magnetic filter and a beam formation mechanism. The plasma chamber contains gas to be ionized. The microwave source transmits microwaves to the plasma chamber to ionize the gas into atomic species including hyperthermal neutral atoms. The negative ion converter converts the hyperthermal neutral atoms to negative ions. The magnetic filter reduces a temperature of an electron density provided between the plasma chamber and the negative ion converter. The beam formation mechanism extract the negative ions.

Abstract: A negative ion source includes a plasma chamber, a microwave source, a negative ion converter, a magnetic filter and a beam formation mechanism. The plasma chamber contains gas to be ionized. The microwave source transmits microwaves to the plasma chamber to ionize the gas into atomic species including hyperthermal neutral atoms. The negative ion converter converts the hyperthermal neutral atoms to negative ions. The magnetic filter reduces a temperature of electrons provided between the plasma chamber and the negative ion converter. The beam formation mechanism extracts the negative ions.

Abstract: A system and method for mechanically coupling an energy harvester to strength training type exercise equipment is disclosed. An energy harvester with unwanted vibration forces is mechanically isolated from exercise equipment by a system comprising a plurality of mechanically compliant vibration isolators and a ballast mass; a flexible cord, pre-loaded with a near constant force spring is used to transmit motion from the weight stack to the energy harvester; the flexible cord has a force limiting feature to pre-excessive force from being transmitted from the energy harvester to the weight stack during an exercise motion.

Abstract: A negative ion source includes a plasma chamber, a microwave source, a negative ion converter, a magnetic filter and a beam formation mechanism. The plasma chamber contains gas to be ionized. The microwave source transmits microwaves to the plasma chamber to ionize the gas into atomic species including hyperthermal neutral atoms. The negative ion converter converts the hyperthermal neutral atoms to negative ions. The magnetic filter reduces a temperature of electrons provided between the plasma chamber and the negative ion converter. The beam formation mechanism extracts the negative ions.

Abstract: A system and method for mechanically coupling an energy harvester to strength training type exercise equipment is disclosed. An energy harvester with unwanted vibration forces is mechanically isolated from exercise equipment by a system comprising a plurality of mechanically compliant vibration isolators and a ballast mass; a flexible cord, pre-loaded with a near constant force spring is used to transmit motion from the weight stack to the energy harvester; the flexible cord has a force limiting feature to pre-excessive force from being transmitted from the energy harvester to the weight stack during an exercise motion.

Abstract: A shielding assembly (102) for shielding an electronic circuit (108) disposed on a substrate (107) includes traces (118) and a shield (200). The traces (118) are disposed on the substrate (107) about the electronic circuit (108). The shield (200) includes leads (214, 218) for attachment to the traces (118). The shield (200) is attached to the traces (118) such that some of the leads (218), which are staggered, attach to the traces (118) in a nonconsecutive manner. An additional shield (201) including alternately staggered leads (222) can be adjacently attached to the previously attached shield (200). This is accomplished by attaching the alternately staggered leads (222) of the additional shield (201) to those traces that are between the traces attached to the previously attached shield (200).

Abstract: A novel method of biosynthetically acetylating seaweed alginates by modification with certain Pseudomonas syringae, such as P. syringae subsp. phaseolicola, is disclosed. The acetylated seaweed alginates thus produced are also novel. Acetylation occurs almost entirely in the O-2 and O-3 positions of the mannuronic acid residues. The acetylated alginates have several desirable properties. For example, acetylation increases the polymers' viscosity; it increases the flexibility of their gels; and it can produce a strong, thermoreversible-gel network. Acetylation increases the viscosity of the polymer, decreases ion-binding capacity, and decreases the ability to gel with calcium. The degree of acetylation can be controlled by controlling the exposure time, which allows the properties of the resulting polymer to be custom-made. Thus the properties of the polymer can be tailored to the intended end-use.

Abstract: A rotation speed detecting apparatus for a motor includes a motor; an encoder section, attached to the motor, for producing at least two encoder pulse signals each 90 degrees out of phase from the other; a control and division number setting section for controlling the rotation direction and speed of the motor according to the loaded program, setting a division number and producing a division control signal according to the set division number; a quadrupled pulse signal producing section for producing an up/down pulse signal according to the forward and reverse rotation directions of the motor on a quadrupled pulse signal and an up/down pulse signal produced according to the state transitions in the encoder pulse signals; and, a frequency dividing section for counting up or down the quadrupled pulse signal and dividing the quadrupled pulse signal by the set division number.

Abstract: A method of biosynthetically acetylating seaweed alginates by modification with certain Pseudomonas syringae, such as P. syringae subsp. phaseolicola ATCC 19304, is disclosed. Acetylation occurs almost entirely in the 0-2 and 0.3 positions of the mannuronic acid residues. The acetylated alginates have several desirable properties. For example, acetylation increases the polymers' viscosity; it increases the flexibility of their gels; and it can produce a strong, thermoreversible-gel network. Acetylation increases the viscosity of the polymer, decreases ion-binding capacity, and decreases the ability to gel with calcium. The degree of acetylation can be controlled by controlling the exposure time, which allows the properties of the resulting polymer to be custom-made.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a base plate, a turning disc mounted above the base plate for rotary and orbital movement with respect thereto, and bearings interposed between the base plate and turning disc. A cover is attached to the turning disc and is adapted to support the weight of a user who imparts rotary and orbital movement to the cover and thereby to the turning disc. The turning disc has therethrough a central opening. A device is supported by the base plate and cooperates with the edge of the opening in the turning disc to limit the range of orbital movement of the turning disc with respect to the base plate. An adjusting device is associated with the limiting device for selectively adjusting the range of the orbital movement of the turning disc.