Abstract: A multi-function key system and method is provided that includes key identification system, a first key, and a second key. The multi-function key system is in communication with an item of power equipment, and comprises first and second sensors for detecting magnetic fields. The first key is configured to interact with the key identification system, the first key comprises a first magnet generating a first magnetic field. The second key is configured to interact with the key identification system. The second key comprises a second magnet generating a second magnetic field. Wherein the first and second sensors differentiate between the first and second key based upon the first and second magnetic fields. The key identification system initiates a first functionality of the power equipment responsive to identifying the first key, and initiates a second functionality of the power equipment responsive to identifying the second key.

Abstract: A multi-function key system and method is provided that includes key identification system, a first key, and a second key. The multi-function key system is in communication with an item of power equipment, and comprises first and second sensors for detecting magnetic fields. The first key is configured to interact with the key identification system, the first key comprises a first magnet generating a first magnetic field. The second key is configured to interact with the key identification system. The second key comprises a second magnet generating a second magnetic field. Wherein the first and second sensors differentiate between the first and second key based upon the first and second magnetic fields. The key identification system initiates a first functionality of the power equipment responsive to identifying the first key, and initiates a second functionality of the power equipment responsive to identifying the second key.

Abstract: A system and method for database design is disclosed. DDL code, which may be generated by a suitable CASE tool, is bound to tags rather than to specific system parameters. The DDL code may be stored in a suitable data structure, such as a directory tree. A series of scripts are provided with the DDL code. The scripts may invoke an editor, such as the Unix stream editor, to bind the tagged DDL code to specific system parameters.

Abstract: A system and method for database design is disclosed. DDL code, which may be generated by a suitable CASE tool, is bound to tags rather than to specific system parameters. The DDL code may be stored in a suitable data structure, such as a directory tree. A series of scripts are provided with the DDL code. The scripts may invoke an editor, such as the Unix stream editor, to bind the tagged DDL code to specific system parameters.

Abstract: A database structure, system and method as part of a self-monitoring system that provides a scalable solution to delivering self-service solutions including system monitoring, trend reporting, asset tracking, and asset time delta reporting. The database structure is represented by Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) that illustrate how tables and columns of data are interrelated. The database is organized to store and retrieve data from customer systems on a customer network, including data about the configuration of the customer systems and customer network and trends occurring on the customer systems and network. The configuration and trend data stored in the database can be processed by service provider system and displayed as custom tailored reports to operators of the customer network through customer management nodes.

Abstract: A system and method for system monitoring. The system monitors parameters and when parameters cross thresholds, the system transmits an event message to the service provider and determines if an alarm should be generated. During system operation, data is collected periodically and new monitoring data is compared with recently stored monitoring data to identify events and alarms. The service provider transmits monitoring interfaces to the customer including current status concurrently with indicators of prior operating states, such as uncleared alarm indicators. The monitoring interfaces selectively show operating status for the monitored environment, domains, systems, or individual monitored components. For each monitored element, a multi-tier arrangement divides the operating status into three operating ranges, such as normal, non-critical, and critical, with current status displayed on the monitoring interfaces on a domain, system, element, or component basis.

Abstract: A security device for a vehicle type steering wheel which includes a multi-section rim protection arrangement having a circumferential skirt portion, which may be of concave cross section, to shield the rim of the steering wheel. An elongated member is attached to one of the rim protection sections for placement across the steering wheel rim, with an extension out from the rim which is long enough to limit rotation of the steering wheel. The security device is locked into position by locking fixtures that have an unlocked state for permitting the relative movement or rotation of the rim protection sections for placement on the steering wheel rim, and a locked state in which the security device is fixed in place on the steering wheel.

Abstract: A security device for an automobile type steering wheel includes a two-section rim protection arrangement having a circumferential skirt portion, which may be of concave cross-section, to shield the rim of the steering wheel. The rim protection sections are attached to two elongated beam members which are placed across the steering wheel rim, with an extension out from the rim which is long enough to limit rotation of the steering wheel. The two beam members are locked in position by locking fixtures which have an unlocked state permitting relative movement or rotation of the two rim protection sections for placement on the steering wheel rim and a locked state in which the security device is fixed in place on the steering wheel. Other embodiments include a unitary, central locking security device having locking fixtures which extend under a steering wheel rim and are locked in place.