Abstract: A system monitors usage of devices, such as document processing devices, relative to users, user's locations and device location. A display is generated that shows device utilization by various users allowing system administrators to gage efficiency and effectiveness of device placement. A graphical display of a premises layout, such as an office floorplan, includes indicia for user location and device location. Modification of size or color provides visual feedback for devices, device use pairing, and relative activity levels. Storage of historic usage allows for an administrator to move indicia relative to the layout screen, such as dragging and dropping of new devices, moving devices into new locations or removal of devices, to predict and display how user activity may be affected.

Abstract: A system monitors usage of devices, such as document processing devices, relative to users, user's locations and device location. A display is generated that shows device utilization by various users allowing system administrators to gage efficiency and effectiveness of device placement. A graphical display of a premises layout, such as an office floorplan, includes indicia for user location and device location. Modification of size or color provides visual feedback for devices, device use pairing, and relative activity levels. Storage of historic usage allows for an administrator to move indicia relative to the layout screen, such as dragging and dropping of new devices, moving devices into new locations or removal of devices, to predict and display how user activity may be affected.

Abstract: A system and method facilitates brokered delivery of three-dimensional objects. A networked computing device sends an object description file to a broker with a request to initiate a rendering of an object defined by the object description file at a designated destination. The broker server relays the object description file to a rendering device at the designated destination, such as a three-dimensional printer, which commences rendering the object. Senders and recipients can register with the broker prior to transmission of the object description file. The broker can charge a fee associated with the transaction.

Abstract: In a television recording apparatus having a storage unit capable of storing recordings of television signals, during reproduction of a recording, an analysis of the reproduced television signal is performed to detect a credits sequence of a program. Responsive to input of a command to cease reproduction before the end of a recording, in the event that the command is input after the detected credits sequence, then the recording is deleted or there is displayed a graphical interface providing for user input to indicate a desire for deletion of the recording or not.

Abstract: A recording apparatus that has a control unit, a storage unit and a recording unit. The recording unit is configured to record television signals representing programs onto storage device. If a partially recorded program is stored on storage unit, the apparatus is configured to subsequently record and store a full recording of that program. The control unit is configured to insert markers into the full version of the program to indicate the position or positions of the delayed start and/or premature end of the partial recording. The partial recording can thus be deleted from storage unit, but the user of the recording apparatus can still identify the delayed start point and/or premature end point of the partial recording from the full recording.

Abstract: The invention relates to providing audiovisual content on a network, and methods of transferring the audiovisual content between devices attached to the network. The methods involve accepting user input, at a first output device that is outputting audiovisual content, to select a second output device from the output devices associated with the network and subsequently outputting the audiovisual content on the second output device that is selected.

Abstract: In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, techniques for monitoring subterranean sequestered CO2 are disclosed. Tools for gathering relevant data are disclosed, and techniques for interpreting the resultant data also disclosed. For example, electrodes and micro-gravity sensors may be deployed, and their readings interpreted to detect underground CO2 migration.

Abstract: This invention describes an apparatus and a method for integrity monitoring of a borehole and the seal integrity of a caprock suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases. The apparatus includes plural neutrally buoyant sensors for placement outside of a casing, placement including distribution within at least mud filter cake, cement, and proppant. This invention also includes a method for monitoring integrity of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases or other types of well using the described apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to providing audiovisual content on a network, and methods of transferring the audiovisual content between devices attached to the network. The methods involve accepting user input, at a first output device that is outputting audiovisual content, to select a second output device from the output devices associated with the network and subsequently outputting the audiovisual content on the second output device that is selected.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for a wireless sensor to monitor barrier system integrity, such as used or employed during sequestration of greenhouse gases. This invention includes an apparatus for integrity monitoring of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases. The apparatus includes one or more sensors for placement outside of a casing to monitor a borehole, and a tool for movement within the casing to power and interrogate the one or more sensors. This invention also includes a method for monitoring integrity of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases or other types of well. The method includes the step of disposing one or more sensors outside a casing and the step of powering the one or more sensors with a tool inside the casing. The method also includes the step of interrogating the one or more sensors with the tool to monitor an engineered borehole and/or a natural caprock seal.

Abstract: In a television recording apparatus having a storage unit capable of storing recordings of television signals, during reproduction of a recording, an analysis of the reproduced television signal is performed to detect a credits sequence of a program. Responsive to input of a command to cease reproduction before the end of a recording, in the event that the command is input after the detected credits sequence, then the recording is deleted or there is displayed a graphical interface providing for user input to indicate a desire for deletion of the recording or not.

Abstract: A recording apparatus that has a control unit, a storage unit and a recording unit. The recording unit is configured to record television signals representing programs onto storage device. If a partially recorded program is stored on storage unit, the apparatus is configured to subsequently record and store a full recording of that program. The control unit is configured to insert markers into the full version of the program to indicate the position or positions of the delayed start and/or premature end of the partial recording. The partial recording can thus be deleted from storage unit, but the user of the recording apparatus can still identify the delayed start point and/or premature end point of the partial recording from the full recording.

Abstract: A method for predicting pore pressure is described which initially involves obtaining, for one point in a volume of Earth, a value of pore pressure and one or more seismic attributes. A relationship is determined between the value of pore pressure and the seismic attribute, for example by use of a neural network. Seismic data is then obtained for the volume of earth and the same attributes as selected above when determining relationship are extracted from the seismic data for another point in the volume. The extracted seismic attributes are then used as inputs to the previously determined relationship to produce as an output, a prediction of pore pressure at the other point. The seismic attributes are frequency related seismic attributes and include for example instantaneous frequency, weighted mean frequency, instantaneous pseudo-quality factor, instantaneous dominant frequency, instantaneous bandwidth, instantaneous phase, effective bandwidth, peak frequency, envelope and energy half time.

Abstract: A method for predicting pore pressure is described which initially involves obtaining, for one point in a volume of Earth, a value of pore pressure and one or more seismic attributes. A relationship is determined between the value of pore pressure and the seismic attribute, for example by use of a neural network. Seismic data is then obtained for the volume of earth and the same attributes as selected above when determining relationship are extracted from the seismic data for another point in the volume. The extracted seismic attributes are then used as inputs to the previously determined relationship to produce as an output, a prediction of pore pressure at the other point. The seismic attributes are frequency related seismic attributes and include for example instantaneous frequency, weighted mean frequency, instantaneous pseudo-quality factor, instantaneous dominant frequency, instantaneous bandwidth, instantaneous phase, effective bandwidth, peak frequency, envelope and energy half time.

Abstract: A light curtain repeater system and method of operation would include a light receiving array and a light emitting array, and may also contain an optional received light intensity indicator and/or a method to extend the separation of the receiving and emitting arrays.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flexible link drive apparatus. The flexible link drive apparatus comprises a housing that supports an input shaft and an output shaft. An eccentric is located on the input shaft, and a clutch is located on the output shaft. The present disclosure further comprises an adjustable flexible member that has a fixed end coupled to the housing through an adjustable flexible member wherein the eccentric on the input shaft deflects the adjustable flexible member to alter a degree of rotation of the clutch located on the output shaft. The present disclosure additionally relates to a method of providing variable speed power transmission by a flexible link drive apparatus. The method comprises the steps of providing a housing that supports an input shaft and an output shaft. Further, the method comprises the steps of deflecting an adjustable flexible member by an eccentric located on the input shaft which alters a degree of rotation of a clutch located on the output shaft.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flexible link drive apparatus having a housing rotationally supporting an eccentric input shaft and an output shaft. An eccentric roller assembly is coupled to the eccentric input shaft, and the eccentric roller assembly comprising at least one input roller. Additionally, a clutch member is coupled to the output shaft. The present disclosure further relates to a flexible connection member that has a fixed end coupled to the housing through a flexible connection member anchor, and a free end coupled to the housing through a biasing member. The input roller intermittently contacts the flexible connection member and rotates the clutch member and the output shaft. The coupling of the free end of the flexible connection member to the housing by the biasing member causes a greater angle of travel for the clutch member and produces a greater output shaft rotation.