Abstract: A stud miss indicator system for a fastener driving tool includes at least one sensor generating at least one signal based on forces generated by a fastener driving operation, a software program configured for receiving the at least one signal, for evaluating the at least one signal as to a fastener being either improperly driven or properly driven, and the program generating at least one appropriate output signal reflective of the evaluation.

Abstract: The subject disclosure is directed towards a background transfer service that provides platform-level support for third party applications to queue data transfers to run in the background, including when the application is not running in the foreground. Applications may thus perform downloading and uploading tasks in the background; however the background transfer service manages the data transfer requests so as to limit each background application's ability to interfere with foreground application operations, that is, by controlling resource usage according to one or more policies.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may provide systems and methods for supporting restricted search capabilities in high-dimensional spaces. These example restricted search capabilities may allow for an unbiased search that is simply restricted to those regions of interest to a decision maker. It will be appreciated that a restricted search does not mean that additional constraints, such as preference or biasing information, are utilized to reduce the search space into some feasible sub-space of the original optimization problem. Instead, the example restricted search may limit the search to a certain sub-space of the full multi-dimensional tradeoff space.

Abstract: The invention relates to a key, in particular for an automobile, which comprises:—a casing (3) with an upper half shell (3a) defining a lid and a lower half shell (3b) defining a casing bottom;—an insert (5, 7) pivotally mounted relative to the casing (3) and capable of movement between a rest position in which the insert (5, 7) is stowed in said casing (3) and a use position in which the insert (5, 7) is extended relative to said casing (3);—an insert (5, 7) extension device mounted in the casing (3) and including: a push button (19) axially received in a cavity (21) combined with the upper half shell (3a) and protruding from the upper half shell (3a) so as to be actuated by a user; and an elastic return member (23) for the insert (5, 7), having a first end (23a) connected to the insert (5, 7) for pivotally urging the insert (5, 7) into the use position when the push button (19) is actuated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a remote control device with a stowable key, in particular for an automobile, which comprises a remote control casing including two lower (1) and upper (2) shells, an insert (3) defining a key-bit pivotally mounted between an extended use position and a stowed position inside the casing, and an elastic return mechanism for returning the insert to the extended position, which comprises a push button (4) provided on the upper shell (2). According to the invention, the insert (3) rotates directly about said button (4) which is rotatingly connected with the upper shell (2), and includes rotational indexing means with said insert (3) that can be declutched by pushing said button (4).

Abstract: A system for attaching accessories to a vehicle interior is provided. The system includes a quick-release receptacle formed in such surfaces as a windshield visor. Accessories having a T-shaped quick-release connector may be quickly and easily attached and removed for mounting on various surfaces of the vehicle interior.

Abstract: A cargo shade for an automotive vehicle includes a shade storage device contained within a cargo area trim panel, and a retractable shade attached to the storage device. One end of the retractable shade is attached to a liftgate, such that opening the liftgate will cause the shade to be selectively elevated, to permit access to the cargo area without the necessity of retracting the shade.

Abstract: A trim panel is mounted to a structural member of an automotive vehicle via a fastener. The trim panel includes an opening in registration with the fastener. An integrated cover and hook fills at least a portion of the opening and permits and occupant to hang an item within the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for ubiquitous network presence and access without cookies utilizes a unique customer ID that is created for a customer using a client device connected to the Internet and is stored on the device and by other server applications for future automatic authentication and login of the customer when accessing the variety of services available on a business network.

Abstract: A method for selecting a next action includes reading transaction data, determining insights and relationships between a first entity and a second entity from the collected transaction data. Once these relationships and insights have been determined, the possibility of a future event occurring in one of a number of selected time periods can be determined using a predictive time-to-event component. A system for selecting a next action includes a memory for storing transaction data, an insight/relationship determination module, and a predictive time-to-event module. The memory, the insight/relationship determination module and the predictive time-to-event module carry out the above method. A programmable media having an instruction set can also cause a machine to carry out the above method.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method described for facilitating selection of an assortment of products to offer for sale. The method includes receiving transaction data representing characteristics of a plurality of commercial transactions including a first product and a second product. Product attribute data representing attributes for at least the two products are also received. Substitution demand data for the second product is estimated which represents demand for the second product given the first product is not available, the estimation being based on the transaction data and product attribute data.

Abstract: A trim panel is mounted to a structural member of an automotive vehicle via a fastener. The trim panel includes an opening in registration with the fastener. An integrated cover and hook fills at least a portion of the opening and permits and occupant to hang an item within the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for enhancing biodegradation of paper products after use and disposal.

Abstract: Methods and related system are described for making decisions. A described method includes selecting a choice from the available choices, receiving an outcome relating to the selected choice, and automatically learning from the received outcome by incorporating the received outcome into subsequent steps of selecting a choice. The method may also include calculating estimated probabilities associated with the each choice using Bayesian networks. The automated learning can be based on a learning rate which is variable with time, and influences the degree on which prior outcomes are relied upon when calculating an estimated probability associated with a choice. The learning rate can be a function of time and an estimate of drift of the probability associated with the selected choice.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus in which sponsors upload advertisements into a database and create rules and rule parameters regarding the use of the advertisements and specify arguments for certain of the rule parameters; publishers upload content, view available sponsors, select advertisements and the spacial-temporal locations in which to place the advertisements within the content; the uploaded content and advertisements are combined with a watermark and technology to solicit and receive viewer feedback, which may constitute arguments for certain of the rule parameters; the combined content-advertisement is made available to the audience via publication venues; the audience views the combined content-advertisement, optionally provides feedback, and rules are acted upon.

Abstract: An arithmetical manipulative device comprises a plurality of tiles, each tile having an upper surface, a lower surface, a first end and a second end, and a connector member for connecting the first end of one tile to the second end of a neighboring tile. The connector member is configured such that the one tile and the neighboring tile are pivotable relative to each other between a position wherein the upper surface of the one tile lies substantially adjacent the upper surface of the neighboring tile and the lower surface of the one tile lies substantially adjacent the lower surface of the neighboring tile. Further, the connector member is releasably connected to at least the one tile or the neighboring tile to permit a selected number of tiles to be serially assembled with respect to each other. The invention is also for a method for making arithmetical calculations.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an exercise device where there is a central panel to retain the user's head and neck, and a pair of handles, the handles being attached to the central panel by an upper and lower strut, the overall strut shape being C-shaped, so that the handles may be threadedly retained thereon and adjusted in a rotatable and tiltable fashion, to maintain the head and neck in an immovable condition during abdominal exercise.

Abstract: A medical apparatus is described that simplifies decision-making at the time of pediatric resuscitation by measuring the patient's weight while laying in the medical apparatus and using that information to reduce the need to estimate the quantity or size of a child's required interventions, thereby reducing the need for multiple calculations at a time of anxiety.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for recommending electronic component connectivity configurations and marketing information to users of certain electronic equipment based upon information received from the user. The method includes providing a user interface display containing data representing a group of predetermined user-selectable electronic components, receiving data representing a user-selected subset of electronic components from the group of predetermined user-selectable electronic components, retrieving from a database attributes associated with each component of the subset of electronic components, comparing the subset of electronic components with the associated attributes to determine an appropriate component configuration, and presenting data representing the electronic component configuration to the user.

Abstract: A process for reorienting the plies within a multi-ply web includes the steps of: providing at least two plies, each ply having a first and a second opposing surface; combining the at least two plies together to form a multi-ply web; treating either the first or the second opposing surface of at least one ply of the multi-ply web forming a treated multi-ply web; winding the treated multi-ply web into a roll; unwinding the roll; and changing the orientation of the treated surface within the multi-ply web as the roll is unwound.