Abstract: A method and apparatus of recognizing a pattern comprising a sequence of sub-patterns includes a set of possible patterns being modelled by a network of sub-pattern models. One or more initial software model objects are instantiated first. As these models produce outputs, succeeding model objects are instantiated if they have not already been instantiated. However, the succeeding model objects are only instantiated if a triggering model output meets a predetermined criterion. This ensures that the processing required is maintained at a manageable level. If the models comprise finite state networks, pruning of internal states may also be performed. The criterion applied to this pruning is less harsh than that applied when determining whether to instantiate a succeeding model.

Abstract: An implementation of a technology is described herein for a fusing system comprising a heating assembly comprising a thermally self-regulating heating element.

Abstract: A method of providing a protective coating on a stator for an electronically commutated motor includes providing at least one stator lamination including a bore, an inner edge, an outer edge, and an intermediate area extending between the inner edge and the outer edge. The method further includes forming a protective outer coating on the outer edge thereon.

Abstract: The invention is a tamper indicating device including a backing. The backing includes a first phase and a second phase. The backing is normally light transmissive, but a peeling force causes the backing to internally delamninate and become opaque. A first skin layer is fixed to the backing wherein the skin layer minimizes pre-destruction of the backing. A layer of adhesive is applied to the first skin layer, which can be affixed to a substrate.

Abstract: A preferred method for coupling an RF signal between an RF device and test equipment includes the steps of: (1) providing an RF device; (2) at least partially surrounding a first portion of the antenna of the RF device with a tuning material; and (3) coupling an RF signal to a second portion of the antenna, the second portion of the antenna being disposed between the first portion and the RF device body. Systems and devices also are provided.

Abstract: The invention is a tamper indicating device including a backing. The backing includes a first phase and a second phase. The backing is normally light transmissive, but a peeling force causes the backing to internally delaminate and become opaque. A first skin layer is fixed to the backing wherein the skin layer minimizes pre-destruction of the backing. A layer of adhesive is applied to the first skin layer, which can be affixed to a substrate.

Abstract: A system to smooth and radius a microhole in a workplace to calibrate the mircohole which comprises means for preconditioning a microhole with a liquid abrasive slurry at a first station, means for flowing a calibration fluid through the preconditioned microhole and means for flowing a slurry through the microhole for a predetermined time based on the flow rate of the calibration fluid.