Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a headless embedded system. The method starts by identifying programs to be monitored, a delta time within which the program is supposed to check-in, and at least one remedial action to be taken in the event the program fails to check-in within the delta time. For each identified program the method and system periodically determine whether the time of the last check-in is greater than a current time minus the delta time. When the time of the last check-in for any identified program is less than a current time minus the delta time for that identified program executing a remedial action associated with that program.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating between a plurality of remote transceivers and a network is discussed including multiple types of serially-connected communication links, upon which data flows are established to communicate information between the remote transceivers and network. A hub is coupled to one end of a hardwired communication link while an access unit is coupled to the other end. In addition to supporting communications on the hardwired link, the hub supports communication with the plurality of remote transceivers over a wireless link of a first type. The access unit at the other end of the hardwired link is in further communication with a base station over a wireless communication link of a second type, while the base station is in further communication with the network. Based on this topology, data flows over this string of interconnected communication media support information transfers between the plurality of remote transceivers and the network.

Abstract: A three-dimensional surface shape is produced from input numerical data. The shape of a sheet elastic material is determined by the positions of a matrix of control rods. The position of each of the rods is determined by a computer-controlled system. Each rod is fitted with two pneumatically controlled locking mechanisms, one for the X coordinate and one for the Y coordinate. When both locks on a particular rod are released the rod is free to move to a new position determined by an elevator. Once all of the rods have been adjusted they are locked in position and the surface has been configured. In one application, the surface can be used as a mold for casting a replica or in another application can be used as the screen in an image projection system.

Abstract: An aircraft that has a fuselage that has a majority of its frontal surface areas that strike air angled to deflect air down and cause an upward lift on said fuselage and a propulsion means attached to the fuselage on a different angle than the angle of the fuselage thereby causing the bottom of the fuselage to have an angle of attack into the wind like a conventional wing thereby contributing to the lift of the aircraft.

Abstract: The specification relates to a process of cloning a master embedded system configured with a non-writable volume or partition that stores an embedded operating system, where the master system is configured to provide an overlay to store updates directed to the non-writable volume or partition. A flag in the master system is configured with a setting, where the configured flag is for indicating that the overlay is needed and has not been provided. After configuring the flag, a master image of the master system is created, where the master image includes the configured flag. A clone of the master system is created on a storage of another system based on the master image. Storage units may store images created with the process. Storage units may also store cloned systems produced with the images.

Abstract: A system operatively connected to a network and method thereof includes a voice quality tester (VQT) to generate a calling signal and an automated voice responder unit (VRU) to receive the calling signal. The autonomous VRU and the VQT include a first task list and a second task list, respectively, allowing the autonomous VRU to synchronize with the VQT and perform a series of voice quality tests of the network without any external I/O control.

Abstract: A method of protecting memory locations in an embedded system using a write filter. The method includes the steps of starting a write filter that intercepts writes to the protected memory locations and stores the writes in a cache; starting a state machine with a change state and a normal state; upon starting the state machine, entering the change state when an indication is present that data needs to be persisted to the protected memory otherwise entering the normal state; in the normal state identifying critical writes to the protected memory and creating at least one update file containing the changes in such writes; and in the change state, applying the changes in the update file and rebooting the system in a manner that persists the changes to the protected memory.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for dissolving a gas in a liquid, the apparatus comprising (a) a closed container containing a liquid at a predetermined level, (b) a contactor module at least partially immersed in the liquid having (1) a gas supply channel to the bore side of the fibers, (2) a liquid supply channel to the shell side of the fibers, and (3) an exit port for transport of a gas-containing liquid, and (c) the remaining space in the closed container being occupied by a pressurized gas. The liquid prepared in the apparatus of the present invention containing a dissolved gas, is used to prepare beverages, such as coffee, tea, soda, chocolate and the like, whether hot or cold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of polypeptides, proteins and protein isoforms that are associated with ErbB-2 related cancer and its onset and development, of genes encoding the same, and to their use for e.g., clinical screening, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and prophylaxis, as well as for drug screening and drug development.

Abstract: A three-dimensional surface shape is produced from input numerical data. The shape of a sheet elastic material is determined by the positions of a matrix of control rods. The position of each of the rods is determined by a computer-controlled system. Each rod is fitted with two pneumatically controlled locking mechanisms, one for the X coordinate and one for the Y coordinate. When both locks on a particular rod are released the rod is free to move to a new position determined by an elevator. Once all of the rods have been adjusted they are locked in position and the surface has been configured. In one application, the surface can be used as a mold for casting a replica or in another application can be used as the screen in an image projection system.

Abstract: A three-dimensional surface shape is produced from input numerical data. The shape of an elastic surface is determined by the positions of a first matrix of memory rods. The position of each of the memory rods is determined by a flexible sheet which is contoured by a second matrix of control rods and is computer-controlled. After control rods transfer the contour data to the memory rods, the control rods are reset to receive new contour data. Both the memory rod and control rod are fitted with two pneumatically controlled locking mechanisms, one for the X-coordinate and one for the Y-coordinate. When both locks on a particular rod are released the rod is free to move to a new position determined by an elevator. Once all of the rods have been adjusted, they are locked in position and the surface has been configured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of proteins and protein isoforms that are associated with breast cancer and its onset and development, and of genes encoding the same, and to their use for e.g., clinical screening, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and prophylaxis, as well as for drug screening and development of pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Substituted heteroaromatic compounds of formula (A) wherein X is N or CH; in which (a) represents a fused 5, 6 or 7-membered heterocyclic ring and R3 is a group ZR4 wherein Z is joined to R4 through a (CH2)p group in which p is 0, 1, or 2 and Z represents a group V(CH2), V(CF2), (CH2)V, (CF2)V, V(CRR′), V(CHR) or V where R and R′ are each C1-4 alkyl and in which V is a hydrocarbyl group containing 0, 1 or 2 carbon atoms, carbonyl, dicarbonyl, CH(OH), CH(CN), sulphonamide, amide, O, S(O)m or NRb where Rb is hydrogen or Rb is C1-4 alkyl; and R4 is an optionally substituted C3-6 cycloalkyl or an optionally substituted 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic moiety; or R3 is a group ZR4 in which Z is NRb, and NRb and R4 together form an optionally substituted 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic moiety, are protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel tyrosine kinase designated brk and the use of this tyrosine kinase in the development of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to cancer. The novel tyrosine kinase was isolated from a human metastatic breast tumor using a PCR based differential screening approach and has the deduced amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2.

Abstract: A method of substantially eliminating shading in a carpet by steaming the pile tufts and positively orientating the pile tufts in a predetermined direction. The positive orientation of the tufts is achieved by engagement with a scroll roll, which is preferably a smooth roller having axially or helically extending ribs or grooves.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 4IBZ1A. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 4IBZ1A, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred plant 4IBZ1A with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant 4IBZ1A with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plant 4IBZ1A, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 4IBZ1A.

Abstract: A DNA encoding cold stable PFK, a recombinant vector which can express a cold stable PFK in a host cell, and a method for changing sugar content in plant cells under low temperature using the recombinant vector are disclosed. The present invention provides a DNA encoding ATP dependent fructose 6-phosphate 1-phosphotransferase originating from a plant, as well as a recombinant vector comprising the DNA and a plant transformed with the DNA.

Abstract: Disclosed is an applicator for the application of liquid to webs and methods of using it. A web-guide path is defined through the applicator and has an intermediate enlargement. One or more inlets and one or more outlets are provided at the exterior of the applicator and at the enlargement respectively, which are part of a closed passageway system for the supply of liquid to the enlargement. A slit-like passageway system affords passage of web to the enlargement. An exit passageway with one outlet affords passage of web, to which liquid has been applied, from the enlargement out of the applicator. Means are provided for changing characteristics of the exit passageway whereby selectively to influence the application of liquid to the web. By using such an applicator in which provision is made for changing the size or shape, or both, of the exit passageway, considerable control may be exercised over both the degree of impregnation of the liquid into the web and the thickness of liquid coating on the web.

Abstract: A calcining apparatus comprising a kettle, a heating jacket surrounding the kettle defining a heating chamber, vertical baffles dividing said heating chamber into a plurality of chambers, and a plurality of horizontally disposed heating flues communicating with said chambers defining a path whereby the heating gas provided for heating said apparatus makes at least two horizontal passes through said kettle before being exhausted, the calcining apparatus being adaptable for calcining material such as gypsum in either a continuous or batch process.

Abstract: A double-acting pump for food products. The pump has a metering cylinder closed by end caps defining respective pairs of inlet and outlet parts. Valve housings contain identical valves and are connected to respective manifolds. The components are maintained in sealing relationship by urging the end caps together. A locking collar and drain plate enables pump to be bodily rotated through 180.degree. without releasing clamping force, for self draining and cleansing-in-place. Pump can be dismantled without tools.