Abstract: A computer implemented method is provided for directing region-specific information. The method receives information relating to location of users, and provides location-specific information to the users.

Abstract: A computer implemented method is provided for directing region-specific information. The method receives information relating to location of users, and provides location-specific information to the users.

Abstract: A system is provided for directing region-specific information. The system locates and transmits information to location-specific users. A directed information system links information related to the location-specific users. The directed information system has access to a regionally defined data base for directing region-specific information to location specific-users.

Abstract: An energy-storage device electrode core is disclosed that features relatively low-inductive impedance (and thus low equivalent series resistance (ESR)). Also disclosed is an energy-storage device electrode core that features a radii-modulated electrode core that forms extra vias to facilitate efficient heat removal away from the electrode, thus improving the performance and capabilities of an energy-storage device so equipped. The internal electrode core heat-removal vias are defined by the modulation patterns that in turn define the size and layout of the folds in the electrode, which are circumferentially collapsed about the center axis of the electrode core.

Abstract: The information system and method for collecting, transferring and administrating quality control data, and particularly HACCP data disclosed allows bi-directional communication between a plurality of remote wireless measurement devices and a central web server through a local com/data link. The com/data link provides wireless communication with the various measurement devices and communication with the web server via an Internet connection. An Internet based database and website interface provides centralized data storage and easily accessible data management and analysis. Administrator/users can access and manage the data from any location or device with Internet connectivity. The measurement devices allow their operation and functions to be configured and reconfigured by uploading customized device “data packets” into the devices system memory.

Abstract: A computer implemented method is provided for directing region-specific information. The method receives information relating to location of users, and provides location-specific information to the users.

Abstract: A method for transmitting advertisements includes receiving information regarding location of a user, and user profile or user demographic information; and transmitting a targeted advertisement to the user, the targeted advertisement is selected from a set of advertisements as a function of the location of the user, and the user profile or user demographic information.

Abstract: A computer implemented method is provided for directing region-specific information. The method receives information relating to location of users, and provides location-specific information to the users.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of fabrication of staggered vertical comb drive actuators with relaxed lateral alignment tolerances. A device layer of a wafer is first etched from a front side using a self-aligned two-layer mask to define interdigited fingers of both moving and stationary combs. A second etch step is used for vertically thinning one of the two sets of fingers by selectively removing their top portions. The front side of the wafer is then bonded to a carrier wafer. The wafer is then selectively etched from the back side of the device layer so as to remove lower portions of the second set of fingers, thereby forming interdigited moving and stationary combs having vertically offset fingers.

Abstract: A composite material having utility as a cathode material for a lithium ion battery includes a first component which is a metal phosphate and a second component which is a metal nitride, a metal oxynitride, or a mixture of the two. The second component is coated on, or dispersed through the bulk of, the first component. The metal phosphate may be a lithiated metal phosphate and may be based upon one or more transition metals. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the material as well as electrodes fabricated from the material and lithium ion cells which include such electrodes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of fabrication of staggered vertical comb drive actuators with relaxed lateral alignment tolerances. A device layer of a wafer is first etched from a front side using a self-aligned two-layer mask to define interdigited fingers of both moving and stationary combs. A second etch step is used for vertically thinning one of the two sets of fingers by selectively removing their top portions. The front side of the wafer is then bonded to a carrier wafer. The wafer is then selectively etched from the back side of the device layer so as to remove lower portions of the second set of fingers, thereby forming interdigited moving and stationary combs having vertically offset fingers.

Abstract: A stabilized electric distribution system for use in a vehicle having electric assist. The system electrically couples an electric assist bus to an accessory load bus while protecting the first electrical bus from electric assist and regenerative braking induced voltage variations. An energy management controller selectively controls each of a electric motor/generator, a DC/DC converter, and an alternator to affect electric energy distribution within the system. Preferably, the electric energy distribution is controlled to maintain the first electrical bus voltage within a predefined voltage range.

Abstract: An engine cylinder piston connecting rod subassembly, for use in an engine, includes a piston (53), a piston pin (52) and a connecting rod (51). The connecting rod has a piston end portion with a piston pin bore (62). The piston pin is inserted through the piston pin bore and oppositely disposed portions of the piston, for securing the piston and the connecting rod together. Opposite ends of the piston pin bore are machined or profiled with relief portions (60, 61), to allow for piston pin deflection and thereby maximize the load carrying capacity, by providing a greater area of contact. The relief portions can be a curved surface (65) machined as part of the bore, or a plurality of end-to-end angled frustoconical surfaces (66a, 66b, 66c). The relief portions are shaped to correspond to the shape of the corresponding piston pin when under load during normal engine operation.

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) mirror device for use in an optical switch is disclosed. A “piano”-style MEMs device includes an elongated platform pivotally mounted proximate the middle thereof by a torsional hinge. The middle portion of the platform and the torsional hinge have a combined width less than the width of the rest of the platform, whereby several of these “piano” MEMs devices can be positioned adjacent each other pivotally mounted about the same axis with only a relatively small air gap therebetween. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the spacing between electrodes is increased without effecting the fill factor of the mirrors by interlacing two sets of tilting platforms, whereby the reflecting portions of both sets of tilting platforms are adjacent one another, while the non-reflecting portions of adjacent platforms are remote from each other.