Abstract: Systems for imaging structures of a subject are provided. The subject has an optical axis, a pupil, and a nodal point. The system includes an image capture device; a first structure including a mount for the subject to be imaged by the image capture device, the first structure providing at least two rotational degrees of freedom; a second structure including a mount for the image capture device, the second structure providing at least two translational degrees of freedom; and a means for aligning the image capture device in relation to the optical axis, the pupil, and the nodal point of the subject.

Abstract: Systems for imaging structures of a subject are provided. The subject has an optical axis, a pupil, and a nodal point. The system includes an image capture device; a first structure including a mount for the subject to be imaged by the image capture device, the first structure providing at least two rotational degrees of freedom; a second structure including a mount for the image capture device, the second structure providing at least two translational degrees of freedom; and a means for aligning the image capture device in relation to the optical axis, the pupil, and the nodal point of the subject.

Abstract: Systems for imaging structures of a subject are provided. The subject has an optical axis, a pupil, and a nodal point. The system includes an image capture device; a first structure including a mount for the subject to be imaged by the image capture device, the first structure providing at least two rotational degrees of freedom; a second structure including a mount for the image capture device, the second structure providing at least two translational degrees of freedom; and a means for aligning the image capture device in relation to the optical axis, the pupil, and the nodal point of the subject.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for automatically displaying an advertisement or promotional material to a user of an automated teller machine or point of purchase terminal. The method includes accessing debit data and credit bureau data for the applicant, accessing account information for the applicant, generating a score for the applicant based on the data and the account information and determining what advertisements or promotional offers to display on the ATM or POP terminal. The apparatus is a system, including both hardware and software components for effecting the method.

Abstract: Systems for imaging structures of a subject are provided. The subject has an optical axis, a pupil, and a nodal point. The system includes an image capture device; a first structure including a mount for the subject to be imaged by the image capture device, the first structure providing at least two rotational degrees of freedom; a second structure including a mount for the image capture device, the second structure providing at least two translational degrees of freedom; and a means for aligning the image capture device in relation to the optical axis, the pupil, and the nodal point of the subject.

Abstract: An articulated robotic hot asphalt sampling device comprising: a vertical base; a manually or automatically powered vertical shaft extending vertically from the base; a generally horizontal arm extending from the vertical shaft, having a first end proximate the vertical shaft and a second end remote from the vertical shaft and capable of pivoted vertical movement; a mechanism for pivotally vertically moving the generally horizontal arm; a sampling arm in the second end of the generally horizontal arm capable of upward and downward movement relative to the second end; a mechanism for moving the sampling arm upward and downward; a sampling bucket mounted to the sampling arm; a mechanism for opening and closing the sampling bucket; and a mechanism for controlling movement of the various elements of the sampling device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for controlling a rear brake hydraulic circuit having a fluid storage element and a master cylinder supplying a volume of pressurized brake fluid to the rear brakes during the braking cycle in a pump-less anti-lock brake apparatus controlling the rotational speeds, during a braking cycle, of only the rear brakes of a vehicle having at least one front wheel, at least one rear wheel, and front and rear brakes acting on the front and rear wheels respectively, by determining whether the vehicle is operating lightly loaded at a light vehicle weight (LVW) or heavily loaded at a gross vehicle weight (GVW), providing rear dynamic proportioning (RDP) when a predetermined deceleration rate is exceeded during the braking event with the vehicle operating at LVW, and inhibiting RDP when the vehicle is operating at GVW. The apparatus and method also provide rear pressure control (RPC) during anti-lock braking.

Abstract: Advertisements provided to a mobile device user allow the user to obtain information from advertisers without revealing the user's identity. Advertisers supply advertisements to an advertising intermediary, which maintains the advertisements in a database, and also maintains a database of mobile device users who are subscribers to its service. Separately, application providers provide mobile applications to an application distributor. The application distributor in turn provides the applications to the mobile subscriber. The application distributor integrates advertisements supplied by the advertising intermediary into the applications and application content it distributes to the subscriber. If the subscriber requests additional information, an indication of this interest is sent to the advertising intermediary, which forwards additional information provided by the advertiser, such as a URL, product brochure, or the like to the mobile subscriber via his indicated preferred medium, e.g.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for operating a pump-less rear wheel anti-lock brake system of a vehicle using speed sensors on at least one front and one rear wheel, to provide a true dynamic rear proportioning (DRP) function, and to significantly enhance braking performance in rear wheel anti-lock mode through better management of the volume of pressurized fluid supplied by the master cylinder using rear pressure control (RPC).

Abstract: A compact controlled braking system including a hydraulic control unit having a first housing and a motor positioned within the first housing and an electronic control unit connected to the hydraulic control unit, the electronic control unit having a second housing, wherein at least a portion of the motor is received within the second housing.

Abstract: The invention provides a pair of cuff locks joined by a universal joint and linkage system which provides for 360 relative rotation between the cuffs as well as allow the cuffs to be folded together into a compact position. The invention further provides for a push button cylinder lock which includes a rotatable plug and a fixed plug each having a plurality of aligned bores for receiving one or more tumbler pins. The push button cylinder lock further includes a non-rotatable push button shaft which is sildably mounted within the housing. One or more retaining pins engage locking indents of the push button shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for operating a pump-less rear wheel anti-lock brake system of a vehicle using speed sensors on at least one front and one rear wheel, to provide a true dynamic rear proportioning (DRP) function, and to significantly enhance braking performance in rear wheel anti-lock mode through better management of the volume of pressurized fluid supplied by the master cylinder using rear pressure control (RPC).

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for controlling a rear brake hydraulic circuit having a fluid storage element and a master cylinder supplying a volume of pressurized brake fluid to the rear brakes during the braking cycle in a pump-less anti-lock brake apparatus controlling the rotational speeds, during a braking cycle, of only the rear brakes of a vehicle having at least one front wheel, at least one rear wheel, and front and rear brakes acting on the front and rear wheels respectively, by determining whether the vehicle is operating lightly loaded at a light vehicle weight (LVW) or heavily loaded at a gross vehicle weight (GVW), providing rear dynamic proportioning (RDP) when a predetermined deceleration rate is exceeded during the braking event with the vehicle operating at LVW, and inhibiting RDP when the vehicle is operating at GVW. The apparatus and method also provide rear pressure control (RPC) during anti-lock braking.

Abstract: A method for determining the axle load on a rotating tire or the percentage axle load of a first axle of a moving vehicle. The relationship between the axle load on a test tire and the rolling radius of the test tire under a constant pressure is empirically determined, and optionally the relationship between the pressure of the test tire and the rolling radius of the test tire at a constant axle load is empirically determined. A measurement of the rotational speed of the rotating tire is taken, and optionally a measurement of the pressure of the rotating tire is taken using a pressure sensor. The axle load or percentage axle load is determined from the measurement (or optionally from the measurements) and from the relationship (or optionally from the relationships).

Abstract: The invention provides a pair of cuff locks joined by a universal joint and linkage system which provides for 360 relative rotation between the cuffs as well as allow the cuffs to be folded together into a compact position. The invention further provides for a push button cylinder lock which includes a rotatable plug and a fixed plug each having a plurality of aligned bores for receiving one or more tumbler pins. The push button cylinder lock further includes a non-rotatable push button shaft which is sildably mounted within the housing. One or more retaining pins engage locking indents of the push button shaft.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for automatically displaying an advertisement or promotional material to a user of an automated teller machine or point of purchase terminal. The method includes accessing debit data and credit bureau data for the applicant, accessing account information for the applicant, generating a score for the applicant based on the data and the account information and determining what advertisements or promotional offers to display on the ATM or POP terminal. The apparatus is a system, including both hardware and software components for effecting the method.

Abstract: The invention provides a pair of cuff locks joined by a universal joint and linkage system which provides for 360 relative rotation between the cuffs as well as allow the cuffs to be folded together into a compact position. The invention further provides for a push button cylinder lock which includes a rotatable plug and a fixed plug each having a plurality of aligned bores for receiving one or more tumbler pins. The push button cylinder lock further includes a non-rotatable push button shaft which is sildably mounted within the housing. One or more retaining pins engage locking indents of the push button shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the direct electrolysis of tall oil soap (TOS) to produce crude tall oil (CTO). An aqueous tall oil soap solution generated in a kraft wood-pulping process is placed in contact with an anode in an electrolytic cell, wherein the tall oil soap is dissassociated to form crude tall oil and free sodium ions. The sodium ions migrate through a membrane to associate with hydroxide ions formed in a cathode chamber to form NaOH, which may optionally be recycled to the kraft pulping process as a make-up chemical for lost sodium. The crude tall oil is recovered from the electrolyzed tall oil soap solution for further refinement. Optionally, the tall oil soap solution is treated prior to electrolysis to remove components which may interfere with the electrolysis.

Abstract: A probe coupled waveguide multiplexer is provided including a first waveguide which serves as a multiplexing manifold; a second waveguide, having a cavity, typically a filter, which is probe coupled to the first waveguide; and a third waveguide which has a cavity and is probe coupled to the first waveguide such that the probe of said third waveguide is diametrically opposed to the probe of said second waveguide and the second and third waveguides are mounted in the same transverse plane in co-planar relation. The probe coupling method and apparatus disclosed herein allows the waveguide filters to be mounted on the manifold in a close physical relation thereby minimizing the length of the manifold and associated costs.

Abstract: A dual mode circular-type waveguide filter (10) has a cylindrical waveguide body (12) separated by septums (16, 18) into a plurality of resonant waveguide cavities (22, 24, 26). Mutually orthogonal electromagnetic fields (37, 81) in adjacent cavities (24, 26) are electromagnetically coupled with each other by an internal coupling element (60) which is mounted on one of the septums (18) and extends into the adjacent cavities. The coupling element comprises an elongate, conductive wire which includes a first portion (62) extending into one of the cavities and forming a magnetic loop, and a second portion (64) extending into the adjacent cavity and forming an electric probe. The coupling element provides an asymmetrical stopband pole (72a) in the frequency response (70) of the filter.