Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes analyzing a first dataset to extract metadata that corresponds to a first visualization; analyzing a second dataset to extract metadata; comparing the metadata of the datasets; deriving based on the comparing, a level of correlation between attributes of the datasets; establishing a score for each of the levels of correlation; determining that a first attribute of the first dataset and a first attribute of the second dataset are a match in response to the establishing of a score for the level of correlation of the first attributes of the datasets; determining that the datasets are related in response to the determining that the first attributes of the datasets are a match; and directing the displaying of a second visualization, the second visualization being a visual representation that includes data from the second dataset.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes analyzing a first dataset to extract metadata that corresponds to a first visualization; analyzing a second dataset to extract metadata; comparing the metadata of the datasets; deriving based on the comparing, a level of correlation between attributes of the datasets; establishing a score for each of the levels of correlation; determining that a first attribute of the first dataset and a first attribute of the second dataset are a match in response to the establishing of a score for the level of correlation of the first attributes of the datasets; determining that the datasets are related in response to the determining that the first attributes of the datasets are a match; and directing the displaying of a second visualization, the second visualization being a visual representation that includes data from the second dataset.

Abstract: A transportable waste collection system for collecting waste found in a body of flowing water, including non-navigable waters, the system having a flotation platform adapted to floating in the body of water; a waste collection conveyor mounted on the platform having collection and discharge ends; a device for separating the waste from the body of flowing water and conveying the waste along the conveyor to the discharge end; a storage receptacle for storing the conveyed waste; and a water wheel interconnected with and providing power to the waste separation device.

Abstract: A method for determining a shot trajectory of a trackable golf ball is disclosed, wherein substantially real-time position information transmitted by the ball for a time period is received and processed to determine a shot trajectory for a golf shot, wherein a velocity value and an acceleration value is determined, and wherein an initial and final location of the shot trajectory is determined based on at least one of the acceleration and velocity values. Also disclosed is a method for determining a spin rate of a trackable golf ball, wherein the shot trajectory and a profile of the shot trajectory are determined, wherein at least one of an initial velocity, a maximum height, an initial shot angle, a curvature of the trajectory, and an in-air shot distance are calculated using the shot trajectory, and wherein the spin rate is determined based on the calculated values.

Abstract: A virtual golf training and gaming system and method are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, real-time shot information obtained from a trackable golf ball is compared with and used to determine a correlation with one or more training shots displayed to a golfer over a display, and wherein the correlation is used to provide training advice and assistance to the golfer. According to another aspect of the invention, the real-time shot information is converted into one or more game parameters which can then be used within the game environment of a virtual game. According to yet another aspect of the invention, the real-time shot information is used to determine an initial shot location for a golf shot and to identify the golfer based on the initial shot location, and this identification can be used in connection with the virtual training and/or gaming system and method.

Abstract: A caddy system and method of providing a shot recommendation to a golfer is disclosed wherein real-time shot information, including the current location of a golf ball on a golf course, as well as golf course information, are used to provide a recommended golf shot to the golfer. According to another aspect of the invention, a golfer's shot history is used, in addition to the current location of the golf ball and the golf course information, to provide a shot recommendation to the golfer. According to yet another aspect of the invention, a caddy system and method of providing real-time shot information are disclosed, wherein the real-time information may be displayed alone or in conjunction with certain information about a golf course being played, including the display of the golf ball location in relation to a digital course map.

Abstract: An arrangement for transferring high frequency microwave signals between a cable and a microstrip printed circuit on a dielectric substrate is disclosed wherein a first microstrip track on a first substrate reactively couples with a second microstrip track on a second substrate, which second substrate is connected to an inner conductor of a coaxial cable and a ground plane associated with the first microstrip track is connected to the ground shielding of the coaxial cable. Since the microwave signals are reactively coupled by means of printed circuit tracks on a first dielectric substrate to printed circuit tracks on a second dielectric substrate, a non-contacting RF connection is established. This avoids the potential formation of intermodulation products which occur in metal--metal (galvanic) junctions. A further, advantage arises in that a d.c. block is automatically incorporated within the arrangement, reducing the need for separate coupled lines, capacitors and the like.