Abstract: A gaming system and associated method are provided. Included is a plurality of gaming clients each including a display and at least one input device. Further included is a server in communication with the gamming clients. In addition, the server is in communication with a central repository of at least one game application.

Abstract: A gaming system and associated method are provided. Included is a plurality of gaming clients each including a display and at least one input device. Also included is a server in communication with the gaming clients. Further, communication between the gaming clients and the server is provided by a switching protocol.

Abstract: A gaming machine system and associated method are provided involving a plurality of networked gaming machines. Each of the networked gaming machines is equipped with a display and/or a speaker for providing output, and a camera and/or a microphone for receiving input. In use, the communication devices are capable of being used by users of the gaming machines for two-way communication with at least one other party.

Abstract: A flexographic printing system for printing flat corrugated sheets using radiation curable inks. An ultraviolet curing unit is positioned after each of the printing stations. The ink applied at each station is partially cured before a different color ink is applied at the next printing station.

Abstract: A system and method of providing a wheelchair accessible path through a variety of impact attenuating surfaces including loose fill materials. The combination of a tarmac and loose fill material provides an ASTM compliant impact attenuating surface for playgrounds and other activities. The modular tarmac 15 is also used in wet conditions to improve the traction and impact attenuation over traditional materials used in water parks, and also for reducing wear to park patrons' feet.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for software problem administration that includes identifying the occurrence of a predefined watch event; identifying an action in dependence upon the identified predefined watch event and a policy; and executing the action. A policy defines predefined watch events and their associated actions. Identifying the occurrence of a predefined watch event may be carried out by detecting a message of a predefined message type in a message queue. Identifying the occurrence of a predefined watch event may also include detecting a log entry of a predefined log type. Identifying an action in dependence upon the identified predefined watch event and a policy may be carried out by identifying a software upgrade request action and executing the action may be carried out by requesting a software upgrade from a service provider.

Abstract: A wireless communications systems employing code-division multiple access information transmission techniques includes a transmission facility having ground-based transmission and reception electronic equipment, a remotely located RF power amplifier, an antenna, and an RF cable connecting the ground-based equipment with the remotely located RF power amplifier. Power level detectors in the ground-based equipment and in the remotely located RF power amplifier measure the signal level at each end of the RF cable. A microcontroller compares these measurements and adjusts a variable attenuator in the transmission signal path and a variable attenuator in the received signal path to compensate for signal level variability due to variations in signal loss.

Abstract: A wireless communications systems employing code-division multiple access information transmission techniques includes a transmission facility having ground-based transmission and reception electronic equipment, a remotely located RF power amplifier, an antenna, and an RF cable connecting the ground-based equipment with the remotely located RF power amplifier. Power level detectors in the ground-based equipment and in the remotely located RF power amplifier measure the signal level at each end of the RF cable. A microcontroller compares these measurements and adjusts a variable attenuator in the transmission signal path and a variable attenuator in the received signal path to compensate for signal level variability due to variations in signal loss.

Abstract: A gaming system and associated method are provided including at least one electronic gaming machine, and an apparatus selected from the group consisting of a data collection unit and a back-end server. Further included is a transport medium for providing communication between the at least one electronic gaming machine and the apparatus.

Abstract: A gaming machine system is provided including a gaming machine and a plurality of mechanical buttons coupled to the gaming machine capable of being depressed by a user. Also included is a plurality of lights each associated with at least one of the buttons. Further, at least one aspect of the lights is modulated.

Abstract: A gaming machine system and associated method are provided involving a plurality of networked gaming machines. Each of the networked gaming machines is equipped with a display and/or a speaker for providing output, and a camera and/or a microphone for receiving input. In use, the communication devices are capable of being used by users of the gaming machines for two-way communication with at least one other party. Still yet, additional optional features are further described.

Abstract: A wireless communications systems employing code-division multiple access information transmission techniques includes a transmission facility having ground-based transmission and reception electronic equipment, a remotely located RF power amplifier, an antenna, and an RF cable connecting the ground-based equipment with the remotely located RF power amplifier. Power level detectors in the ground-based equipment and in the remotely located RF power amplifier measure the signal level at each end of the RF cable. A microcontroller compares these measurements and adjusts a variable attenuator in the transmission signal path and a variable attenuator in the received signal path to compensate for signal level variability due to variations in signal loss.

Abstract: A game method and system is shown, comprising at least one cell phone and a web site wherein a game sponsor sets rules of the game and provides the rules to users of the cell phones, the game sponsor then provides clues to the game, the user solves the clues and provides solutions to the sponsor and the sponsor determines a winner of the game based upon the solutions provided. The games can be of any variety, such as the games of tag, elimination and treasure hunt. The preferred embodiment shows the cell phone having text messaging capabilities. Other embodiments would show the cell phone having picture taking, image capture or video capture capabilities as well.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sharing a resource (such as a modem or virtual private network) allow virtualizing the shared resource in a simple and efficient manner that allows both accepting and initiating virtual or physical connections through the shared resource across logical partitions or systems. An L2TP tunnel is established between the server that owns the shared resource and the client that desires to use the shared resource. Messages are defined that allow the client to initiate an outgoing connection through the shared resource, and that allow the client to accept an incoming connection received from the shared resource. Once the connection is made, the client and ultimate destination communicate through the shared resource via point-to-point communications.

Abstract: The invention provides a heat sink assembly having a positionable heat sink permitting the heat sink to be mounted to a substrate in more than one configuration. Various features are described for permitting multiple degrees of freedom in the arrangement of the heat sink assembly. Such features permit the heat sink assembly to be adapted to different environments. The heat sink assembly also has features such as a vane for directing air flow relative to the heat sink. Features for varying and maintaining pressure between the heat sink and a component to be cooled are also included.

Abstract: A thermo-electro sub-assembly comprises a gas supply, a first duct, a first heatsink adjacent a first device, a second duct, and a second heat sink adjacent a second device. The gas supply may be realized as a fan, a blower, or a compressed gas source. The first duct provides a passageway for delivering pressurized gas from the gas supply to the first heat sink. The duct may include a plurality of vanes for reducing the turbulence and air boundary separation within the duct. The first heatsink is in thermal communication with a first heat-producing device such as a microprocessor. In a preferred embodiment the heatsink comprises an axial shaped folded fin heatsink. The second duct is used to provide a pathway for the air leaving the first heatsink and delivers the air to the second heatsink. The second duct may also include a plurality of vanes for reducing turbulence and boundary flow separation within the second duct.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitors that exhibit an IC50 of below 10−4M against MMP and have substantially no activity against non-MMP metalloproteinase-related events. The MMP inhibitors of the invention have reduced side-effects, especially with respect to joint pain.

Abstract: The invention provides a heat sink assembly having a positionable heat sink permitting the heat sink to be mounted to a substrate in more than one configuration. Various features are described for permitting multiple degrees of freedom in the arrangement of the heat sink assembly. Such features permit the heat sink assembly to be adapted to different environments. The heat sink assembly also has features such as a vane for directing air flow relative to the heat sink. Features for varying and maintaining pressure between the heat sink and a component to be cooled are also included.

Abstract: A heat removal system comprising a gas supply, a duct, and a heatsink is presented. The gas supply may be realized as a fan, a blower, or a compressed gas source and is located remotely from the heatsink. The duct provides a passageway for delivering high velocity gas from the gas supply to the first heat sink. The duct includes a plurality of vanes for reducing the turbulence and air boundary separation within the duct. The heatsink is in thermal communication with a heat-producing device such as a microprocessor.

Abstract: A vehicle analysis system includes a system analyzer, such as an engine analyzer, having probes that gather data from vehicle parameters such as engine components. The data is converted into digital signals, which are processed into display data and stored in a computer memory. A controller converts the display data into packets that may be transmitted across a communications network to a remote computer using transmission control protocol/Internet protocol.