Abstract: A method of processing signals from an accelerometer/gyroscopic-based input device includes providing the input device within a vehicle. An accelerometer/gyroscopic-based second device is also provided within the vehicle. The input device is manually actuated while the vehicle is in motion. First signals are transmitted from the input device in response to the manually actuating step. Second signals are transmitted from the second device in response to the motion of the vehicle. The first signals are adjusted dependent upon the second signals.

Abstract: A flow controller controls flow through a deformable conduit by compressing the conduit. The conduit may be compressed along a section of its length. The controller may include a cam driven by an actuator, the cam driving a clamp to compress the conduit. The actuator may be a dial. The cam may be shaped such that the flow rate varies linearly with rotation of the dial. The controller may include a clicker to allow the controller to be set in a number of different positions, allowing ease of adjustment and preventing drift or accidental adjustment of the flow rate.

Abstract: A method of processing signals from an accelerometer/gyroscopic-based input device includes providing the input device within a vehicle. An accelerometer/gyroscopic-based second device is also provided within the vehicle. The input device is manually actuated while the vehicle is in motion. First signals are transmitted from the input device in response to the manually actuating step. Second signals are transmitted from the second device in response to the motion of the vehicle. The first signals are adjusted dependent upon the second signals.

Abstract: A system and method for removing contaminants from a gas stream is provided. The method can include the steps of reacting the gas stream with ozone to form solid contaminant particles and separating the solid contaminant particles from the gas stream. The solid contaminant particles can be separated from the gas stream using an adsorption material.

Abstract: A system and method for removing contaminants from a gas stream is provided. The method can include the steps of reacting the gas stream with ozone to form solid contaminant particles and separating the solid contaminant particles from the gas stream. The solid contaminant particles can he separated from the gas stream using an adsorption material.

Abstract: A method of processing signals from an accelerometer/gyroscopic-based input device includes providing the input device within a vehicle. An accelerometer/gyroscopic-based second device is also provided within the vehicle. The input device is manually actuated while the vehicle is in motion. First signals are transmitted from the input device in response to the manually actuating step. Second signals are transmitted from the second device in response to the motion of the vehicle. The first signals are adjusted dependent upon the second signals.

Abstract: A system and method for removing contaminants from a gas stream is provided. The method can include the steps of reacting the gas stream with ozone to form solid contaminant particles and separating the solid contaminant particles from the gas stream. The solid contaminant particles can be separated from the gas stream using an adsorption material.

Abstract: A device for supplying a shielding gas to a welding torch, the device including a cylinder 1 for holding the shielding gas, a valve operatively connected to the cylinder for selectively permitting flow of gas from the cylinder, a regulator for controlling the pressure of the gas flow from the cylinder, and a guard assembly 2 coupled to the cylinder 1 and adapted to protect the valve and regulator from external forces, wherein a flow meter 4 incorporated into the guard assembly 2, the flow meter being adapted to receive the nozzle 5 of a welding torch and measure the flow rate of the gas therein.

Abstract: A method of processing signals from an accelerometer/gyroscopic-based input device includes providing the input device within a vehicle. An accelerometer/gyroscopic-based second device is also provided within the vehicle. The input device is manually actuated while the vehicle is in motion. First signals are transmitted from the input device in response to the manually actuating step. Second signals are transmitted from the second device in response to the motion of the vehicle. The first signals are adjusted dependent upon the second signals.

Abstract: A holder for a cylindrical article such as a gas cylinder has a base, a support member extending from the base for receiving a base of the article, and, spaced from the support member, at least one clamp device, including first and second jaw elements, extending from the base and arranged releasably to clamp the cylindrical article. The clamp device may also include springs for urging the jaw elements into an article holding position. The springs may act on bearing elements for the jaw elements.

Abstract: A method of processing signals from an accelerometer/gyroscopic-based input device includes providing the input device within a vehicle. An accelerometer/gyroscopic-based second device is also provided within the vehicle. The input device is manually actuated while the vehicle is in motion. First signals are transmitted from the input device in response to the manually actuating step. Second signals are transmitted from the second device in response to the motion of the vehicle. The first signals are adjusted dependent upon the second signals.

Abstract: A control arrangement for a vehicle includes an infotainment console having a first user interface. A wireless communication device is communicatively coupled to the infotainment console and relays wireless signals between the infotainment console and a portable computing device. The infotainment console interrogates the portable computing device regarding a configuration of a second user interface belonging to the portable computing device; receives responses to the interrogation from the portable computing device; and reconfigures the first user interface to substantially replicate a layout and functions of the second user interface.

Abstract: A TETRA gateway apparatus (1) can send and receive call traffic and SDS messages via radio signals with the fixed radio infrastructure (4) on the one hand, and can send and receive call traffic and SDS messages via radio signals with one or more direct mode operating terminals (2 and 3,) etc., on the other hand. The gateway apparatus (1) is also configured to be operable such that when it provides a gateway function to appropriate direct mode operating terminals, such as a TET.RA terminal (2), it can also allow a user (9) of the gateway apparatus 1 to participate in a call, etc., that is proceeding via the gateway apparatus (1). A TETRA direct mode repeater apparatus can similarly be configured to allow a user of the repeater apparatus to participate in a call, etc., that is proceeding via the repeater apparatus.

Abstract: A flow controller controls flow through a deformable conduit by compressing the conduit. The conduit may be compressed along a section of its length. The controller may include a cam driven by an actuator, the cam driving a clamp to compress the conduit. The actuator may be a dial. The cam may be shaped such that the flow rate varies linearly with rotation of the dial. The controller may include a clicker to allow the controller to be set in a number of different positions, allowing ease of adjustment and preventing drift or accidental adjustment of the flow rate.

Abstract: A URL Vector is a URL represented by a digital picture, sound, or video. For example, a URL Vector consisting of a digital picture is created by taking a picture of an object that includes a logo in the picture frame. The logo is processed and used to perform a normalization process on the picture. A URL is then associated with the picture. A subsequent party may take a picture of the same object and also include the logo in the picture frame, or take a picture of a picture that already includes the logo. The recent picture is then loaded up to a web search engine that first identifies the logo, processes the logo and performs a normalization process on the image. The image is then compared to a database of images to find the closest match. If a match is found, the user is directed to a web page or web content associated with the URL.

Abstract: A physical entry mode is enabled for instant-win contests. In a described embodiment, a contest offers primary electronic entry modes that provide real-time communication for entry submission and award notification. An alternative physical entry mode does not provide real-time communications capabilities. In a described implementation, an historical sampling of received physical entries is taken in order to calculate an expected frequency of physical entry arrival. A physical entry prize-checking interval is determined responsive to the expected frequency of physical entry arrival. During the instant-win contest, received physical contest entries are selected from prize availability consideration at a given interval. The given interval is related to the physical entry prize-checking interval. In another described implementation, a prize generator randomly makes prizes from a total prize set available for winning throughout a contest's duration.

Abstract: Apparatus for scanning an image comprising a manually-operated scanning device with a photoelectric source and having a light tunnel extending from the photoelectric source to a side of the manually-operated scanning device. The scanning device with light tunnels offers high contrast edges and encourages proper alignment of the image being scanned. In one embodiment, the scanning device has a light tunnel extending from each vertical side corresponding to and illuminating the horizontal axis to be scanned. In another embodiment, the scanning device has, in addition to light tunnels illuminating the horizontal axis, light tunnels extending from the front or horizontal side of the scanning device to illuminate the vertical boundary that is scanned by the scanning device. The light tunnels in the invention provide the user with a highly visible reference of exactly where the manually-operated scanning device's scan window is located at a particular instance.

Abstract: Apparatus for feeding distinct feed stock through a roller driven tray device to an information transfer device (i.e., scanning, facsimile, printing, copying) or a multipurpose information transfer device for processing feed stock, the roller driven tray device comprising a first tray and a second tray each tray capable of holding an item of feed stock for processing through the same port of an information transfer device from either tray without manual intervention. Also, an apparatus for maintaining alignment of feed stock in a roller driven tray device comprising a cam radially coupled to the first end of the roller shaft, a cam follower seated on the cam, a cam shaft with one end coupled to the cam follower and a second end slidably coupled to the tray housing, and a cantilever finger crank coupled to the cam shaft, and having a first position to not impede the path of the feed stock and a second position against the feed stock.

Abstract: Apparatus for utilizing a single paper path for printing, copying, scanning, and sending and receiving facsimiles by combining a gear box assembly and an adjustable scan head assembly with a conventional printer. The invention contemplates a first position for scanning, copying, and sending facsimiles of an image, and a second position for printing, reproducing a copied image, and receiving facsimiles. In the first position, the path of a single sheet of paper is impeded by the scan head mechanism. In the second position, a sheet of paper onto which an image has been transferred by dot matrix, ink, or laser printing, can move through the multipurpose information transfer device unimpeded. The invention contemplates a single stationary path to which information transfer functions are added and taken away, instead of multiple paths to accommodate stationary information transfer functions.