Abstract: Editing apparatus for editing source video and/or audio material stored on a storage medium to generate an edited material sequence of clips from the source material, comprises: means for defining source files on the storage medium containing data representing the source material to be edited; and means for defining an output file on the storage medium for each edited material sequence, each output file comprising addressing information defining a sequence of storage locations on the storage medium of data within the source files representing the one or more clips of source material forming that edited material sequence.

Abstract: Ducting associated with rail track comprising a bed (13) located along at least a portion of the length of the rail track, the bed lying proximate the rails (11), a resiliently deformable cover (27) receivable over the bed and comprising a plurality of elongated channel members located in an end to end relationship having their flanges (29) extending downwardly and outwardly, the cover being intended to cooperate with the bed to define a duct able to accommodate conductors, optical fibres, cable and services. The bed has retention means (21) in the form a groove to receive and retain the lips (31) of the channel members. An apparatus having a carriage (73) is movable along the rail track to cause inward resilient deformation of the cover by pairs of rollers (71) to enable installation and withdrawal of the lips (31) from the grooves (21).

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed towards a carrier of a motor vehicle. The carrier is formed of a first portion and the second portion. The first portion is made of aluminum having ceramic particles reinforcing the aluminum matrix. The second portion is made of unreinforced aluminum metal or metal alloy. Preferably the second portion is present in form of discrete pockets in the first portion and is adapted to be machined or welded.

Abstract: A client station on computer network uses an operating system such as JavaOS which is permanently stored at the server rather than on storage media at the client location. JavaOS is loaded and installed at the client upon bootup of the client. The JavaOS is loaded and installed at the client upon bootup of the client. Once the basic system is booted using local firmware, and the base file systems on the network are enabled, an application can begin running, and when it needs to use a particular class file a request will be made through the file system and will be routed over to a generic file system driver, on the client, which will then determine, using a set of configured information, where this class exists; it will utilize the particular file systems available on to that booted client, whether it be NFS, or TFTP, to determine where the server is and how to retrieve that particular class file.

Abstract: The present invention is a chemical compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate and ester thereof, wherein R1 to R4 and n are as defined in the specification. A compound of formula 1 is useful as a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, cardiovascular disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, obesity and sleep apnoea.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for storing user identifications and passwords in a mobile device, such as a personal digital assistant. A modified keyboard device driver may be installed on each platform the user accesses. When the user is prompted for a password from a functioning terminal, the user may select the appropriate account on the mobile device. The mobile device then may send the user identification and password for the account to the terminal. The modified keyboard device driver receives the user identification and password from the mobile device and converts it into keyed text. The accounts with user identifications and passwords may be protected by a password. Thus, the user must only remember the one mobile device password to access a plurality of resources and computer systems. Furthermore, the communications between the mobile device and terminal may be encrypted to prevent snooping.

Abstract: A method and apparatus in a data processing system for processing errors during building of a program. A set of tools needed to build the program is identified. Each tool within the set of tools is called. Responsive to a tool within the set of tools generating output, a determination is then made as to whether an error is present in an output generated by the tool. Responsive to determining a presence of the error, a notification is automatically generated.

Abstract: A heated patient diagnostic table 10 is provided, including a tabletop 12 and a heater array 14 in communication with the tabletop 12. The heater array 14 includes a conductive polymer coating 16 compatible for use in medical diagnostic imaging systems. The conductive polymer coating 16 is utilized to produce thermal energy capable of heating the tabletop 12 and thereby increase patient comfort.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3 and X4, n, R1, R2 and R3 are defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs of the compounds of formula (I) have therapeutic uses. These compounds are useful for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system; damage to the central nervous system; cardiovascular disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; diabetes insipidus, and sleep apnea. They are particularly useful for the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: A photonic device/a method of forming a photonic device comprising a length of optical fibre [11] loaded in tension over a portion of its length, an in-fibre Bragg grating [14] formed within the tensile loaded portion of the length of fibre, two longitudinally spaced apart supports for the fibre [10], longitudinally aligned channels [19] in the supports, for receiving the fibre, a carrier [12] in which the supports are located, and glass solder [21] contained within the channel anchors the embedded fibre to the support, the supports being formed from a material that has a coefficient of thermal expansion greater than that of the glass solder.

Abstract: A gas chromatography system having a computer-controlled venting valve system that delivers pressurized pulses to a column junction point of two series-coupled columns having different stationary-phase chemistries and a method of using the same. Each pressurized pulse causes a differential change in the carrier gas velocities in the two columns, which lasts for the duration of the pressurized pulse. Whereby, the pressurized pulse selectively increases the separation of a component pair that exhibits separation at the exit of the first column, but otherwise co-elutes from the column ensemble.

Abstract: A gas chromatography system having a computer-controlled venting valve system that delivers pressurized pulses to a column junction point of two series-coupled columns having different stationary-phase chemistries and a method of using the same. Each pressurized pulse causes a differential change in the carrier gas velocities in the two columns, which lasts for the duration of the pressurized pulse. Whereby, the pressurized pulse selectively increases the separation of a component pair that exhibits separation at the exit of the first column, but otherwise co-elutes from the column ensemble.

Abstract: An oxygen therapy apparatus for supply of oxygen to patients. The device comprises an inlet port (17) for receiving high pressure oxygen from a cylinder and an outlet port (1) for supplying oxygen to a patient, typically via a single tube cannula (not shown). Three valves control the supply of oxygen to the patient: a diaphragm valve (42) senses the pressure at the outlet (1) and, in particular senses whether the patient is inhaling or exhaling. A valve (36) controls the supply of oxygen to the patient via an inlet jet (25) which is selectably closed by a piston (20) incorporating a flexible seat (24). Movement of the piston (20) is in turn controlled by a pilot valve (37) in dependence on the state of the diaphragm valve (42). The device gives a pulsed output to the patient during inhalation, but shuts off during exhalation to economise on the use of oxygen.

Abstract: A system, method, and program of the invention enables a separating region to be displayed adjacent to at least one side of a problem menu choice within a menu list in a user interface. The problem menu choice may be any menu choice that has the potential for causing undesirable effects if it is inadvertently selected by a user, such as by overshooting a desired menu choice with a displayed pointer. The separating region creates a non-selectable area that buffers the problem menu choices from the other menu choices. The user is notified if the user moves the displayed pointer into the separating region. The notification may include any one or more of the following: i) changing the rate of movement of the displayed pointer, ii) causing the displayed pointer to change in appearance, and iii) causing an audible sound. The separating region may be partitioned into zones wherein certain characteristics of the notification is dependent upon the zone location of the displayed pointer.

Abstract: Editing apparatus for editing source video and/or audio material stored on a storage medium to generate an edited material sequence of clips from the source material, comprises: means for defining source files on the storage medium containing data representing the source material to be edited; and means for defining an output file on the storage medium for each edited material sequence, each output file comprising addressing information defining a sequence of storage locations on the storage medium of data within the source files representing the one or more clips of source material forming that edited material sequence.

Abstract: A chemical compound of formula (I) wherein R1 to R3 are independently selected from hydrogen and alkyl; R4 to R7 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, aryl, amino, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, arylthio, arylsulfoxyl, arylsulfonyl, alkylsulfoxyl, alkylsulfonyl, nitro, cyano, carboxaldehyde, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl, monoalkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylamino, aminocarbonyloxy, monoalkylaminocarbonyloxy, dialkylaminocarbonyloxy, monoalkylaminocarbonylamino and dialkylaminocarbonylamino; and R8 is selected from alkyl and alkoxy, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, and the use thereof in therapy, particularly for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system; damage to the central nervous system; cardiovascular disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; diabetes insipidus, and sleep apnea, and particularly for the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: A method of writing a Bragg grating in a photosensitive optical waveguide (40) is disclosed comprising utilizing a single coherent beam of light (31) and a diffraction grating (32) to create two coherent working beams (33, 38) of light; positioning a plurality of reflective elements (35, 37) on each side of said waveguide; propagating the two working beams around said plurality of reflective elements, each of the beams being reflected by each of the reflective elements, so that the beams interfere at an initial predetermined position (45); and rotating at least one of the reflective elements on each side of the waveguide to simultaneously independently control the period of the interference pattern and position of the interference pattern in accordance with predetermined requirements so as to produce the grating structure in the photosensitive waveguide.

Abstract: A tool for loosening or tightening vehicle wheels nuts using a multiplying torque. At one end of the main body there is a rotating shaft the other end sits on the ground to create a resistance platform. The rotating shaft has a nut socket on its end, which engages onto one of the wheel nuts. There is a lever arm parallel to the main body, connected perpendicular with a one directional ratchet system to the rotating shaft. The lever arms opposite end connects to a pry bar which rotates on a pin connected to the main body. When this pry bar is moved back and forth in a winching motion it causes the lever arm to go back and forth. This action in combination with the lever arm ratchet system will turn the rotating shaft in one direction creating multiplying torque on the wheel nut.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method, and program for displaying data. A program receives first input graphics commands from a first application program to display first output on a display monitor and second input graphics commands from a second application program to display second output on the display monitor. The second output is graphically blended with an overlapping portion of the first output. Output graphics commands are generated from the first and second input graphics commands to display the graphically blended second output superimposed over an overlapping portion of the first output and the first output non-overlapping with the second output. This allows the content of the secondary output to be displayed without affecting user operations with respect to the primary application window.