Abstract: A system that involves a secure network, an unsecure network and a bridge server is provided. The bridge server may retrieve updates to applications from the unsecure network. The bridge server may store the retrieved updates on a secure storage location within the secure network. Devices located on the secure network may continually, periodically or otherwise check the secure storage location for updates. The updates may be downloaded to the devices for execution on the devices.

Abstract: A system that involves a secure network, an unsecure network and a bridge server is provided. The bridge server may retrieve updates to applications from the unsecure network. The bridge server may store the retrieved updates on a secure storage location within the secure network. Devices located on the secure network may continually, periodically or otherwise check the secure storage location for updates. The updates may be downloaded to the devices for execution on the devices.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for implementing an architecture for a smart building includes receiving, by a hub of the smart building, speech input from a smart speaker. The speech input describes asynchronous events associated with smart devices in the smart building. The hub is connected to a cloud Web Application Messaging Protocol (WAMP) router located in a cloud. The asynchronous events are converted to a trigger, a condition, or an action to be performed by at least one smart device. An automated flow is generated for controlling at least one adapter in the smart building from at least one of the trigger, the condition, or the action. The at least one adapter operates the at least one smart device. The at least one smart device corresponds to at least one node in the automated flow.

Abstract: Disclosed are a Head mounted Display (HMD) device for use in mixed reality applications such as virtual or augmented reality. The disclosed HMD includes improvement to comfort and convenience of wearing. Convenience features include shifting portions of the HMD's heat generating and heavier components off the user's head and on to their neck, or neck and shoulders. Shifting components to the user's neck opens additional input schemes and enables the use of further feedback devices that improve the immersiveness of the mixed reality experience. An additional convenience feature is an adjustable visor that lifts up and down such that the user may view the real-world or the virtual-world without having to remove the HMD fully from their heads.

Abstract: Disclosed are a Head mounted Display (HMD) device for use in mixed reality applications such as virtual or augmented reality. The disclosed HMD includes improvement to comfort and convenience of wearing. Convenience features include shifting portions of the HMD's heat generating and heavier components off the user's head and on to their neck, or neck and shoulders. Shifting components to the user's neck opens additional input schemes and enables the use of further feedback devices that improve the immersiveness of the mixed reality experience. An additional convenience feature is an adjustable visor that lifts up and down such that the user may view the real-world or the virtual-world without having to remove the HMD fully from their heads.

Abstract: Disclosed are a Head mounted Display (HMD) device for use in mixed reality applications such as virtual or augmented reality. The disclosed HMD includes improvement to comfort and convenience of wearing. Convenience features include shifting portions of the HMD's heat generating and heavier components off the user's head and on to their neck, or neck and shoulders. Shifting components to the user's neck opens additional input schemes and enables the use of further feedback devices that improve the immersiveness of the mixed reality experience. An additional convenience feature is an adjustable visor that lifts up and down such that the user may view the real-world or the virtual-world without having to remove the HMD fully from their heads.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductive layer disposed over a multi-layer substrate. The multi-layer substrate includes a plurality of dissimilar regions, one of which is an inner magnetic region and the remainder of the multi-layer substrate is thermally symmetrical about the inner magnetic region.

Abstract: A apparatus for depositing one or more thin film layers on one or more continuous web or discrete substrates. The apparatus includes a pay-out unit for dispensing one or a plurality of webs, a deposition unit that deposits a series of one or more thin film layers thereon, and a take-up unit that receives and stores the webs following deposition. In a preferred embodiment, deposition occurs through plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition in which a plasma region is formed between a cathode in the deposition unit and one or more vertically-oriented webs. The instant deposition apparatus includes a support system for guiding and stabilizing the transport of one or more webs or substrates through the deposition chambers. The support system includes a magnetic guidance assembly and an edge-stabilizing assembly that operate to inhibit perturbations of the motion of a web or substrate in directions other than the direction of transport through the apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for processing a print job including a plurality of raster image processed pages. A tab page is created that includes a tab image located at a predetermined position in the tab page, the predetermined position associated with a tab position on tab stock. The tab page is raster image processed, and the rasterized tab page is inserted at a selected position in the print job. The tab image is detected on the rasterized tab page at the predetermined location, and then the rasterized tab image is positioned at the associated tab position.

Abstract: The invention provides for automatic deployment, logging, and reporting of online course evaluations based on processing and access schedules and user access designations established by administrators at the time the evaluation survey is generated. Evaluation reports are automatically delayed until student final grades are submitted. Report notifications are sent via email to appropriate faculty and administration including a link or an encrypted link to access the reports.

Abstract: A method for making a polarizer from a polymeric film having an original length and comprising a hydroxylated linear high polymer includes stretching the polymeric film to a stretched length of from about 3.5 times to about 7.0 times the original length, immersing the polymeric film in an aqueous dehydration catalyst, and heating the polymeric film and the catalyst to effect partial dehydration of the polymeric film, wherein light absorbing, vinylene block segments are formed.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for inserting tabs in a print job. A method for inserting tab sheets in a print job is disclosed. First, a position is selected within a document to insert a tab sheet, which document is comprised of a plurality of sheets each with a document defined image space associated therewith. A tab sheet is then created as a rasterized tab sheet image that has a rasterized tab specific image disposed in a predetermined location on the rasterized image. The created tab image is then inserted in the document after rasterizing thereof in the selected position.

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided for managing litigation and other disputes or matters.

Abstract: A high throughput apparatus for depositing one or more thin film layers on a plurality of continuous web substrates. The apparatus includes a pay-out unit for dispensing a plurality of webs, a deposition unit that receives the plurality of webs and deposits a series of one or more thin film layers thereon, and a take-up unit that receives and stores the plurality of webs upon deposition of the thin film layers. High throughput is achieved through the simultaneous deposition of thin films on a plurality of web substrates. In a preferred embodiment, deposition occurs through plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition in which a plasma region is formed between a cathode in the deposition unit and the plurality of webs. Deposition precursors are introduced into the plasma region and are transformed to reactive species that form a thin film layer on the plurality of web substrates.

Abstract: In the general business environment, in order to keep track of the activities involved in selling, buying, or leasing a product, a business information managing and transferring system and method have been developed. In an embodiment of a business transaction system of the invention, several modules have been communicatively coupled to provide a complete and reliable system of tracking buyers' and sellers' activities and keeping an Agent informed and prepared at all times. The business managing and transferring system can be made accessible by users, such as agents, and can include a host server with communicatively adapted parts to manage and transfer business information.

Abstract: In order to keep track of the activities involved in various business, an information and time management system has been developed. In an embodiment of the invention, several modules have been communicatively coupled to provide a complete and reliable system of keeping a user of the system informed of all due dates and activities.

Abstract: A system for managing and/or transferring information is provided. The system includes a host server, which includes a folder module adapted to contain information about inventory or transaction and a reports module communicatively coupled to the folder module, wherein the reports module is adapted to search and filter information from the folder module. The system further includes an activity map module communicatively coupled to at least one of the folder module and the reports module, wherein the activity map module comprises a database of stored features and is adapted to extract information from at least one of the folder module and the reports module. The activity map module can be used to manipulate the extracted information using the stored features to provide docketing information and calendaring functions to help end users manage and transfer information.

Abstract: In the real estate business, in order to keep track of the activities involved in selling, buying, or leasing a property, a real estate information managing and transferring system and method have been developed. In an embodiment of a real estate transaction system of the invention, several modules have been communicatively coupled to provide a complete and reliable system of tracking buyers' and sellers' activities and keeping a Realtor informed and prepared at all times. The real estate managing and transferring system can be made accessible by users, such as Realtors, and can include a host server with communicatively adapted parts to manage and transfer real estate information.