Abstract: An apparatus and method for estimating ore quality using color correlations is disclosed. The apparatus and method quantify ash or grade concentration in process streams arid/or samples in real time, allowing for the optimization of ore processing operations, The apparatus and method employ a light beam at a given wavelength, which allows for the measurement of ash content or grade.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of and system for capturing, storing and organizing quality feedback information associated with products sold by a retail enterprise. The quality feedback information is stored and organized within a relational database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which quality feedback information is stored and organized within the relational database. The relational database, populated with quality feedback information, provides the retail enterprise with the means to analyze and improve retail operations, to better manage store inventory, and more efficiently manage product sales and returns.

Abstract: The present invention is used to monitor a user specified set of files for successful attempts to change the content. Templates are used to monitor user specified directories (with exclusion rules) for successful attempts to change the content or the addition/deletion of files.

Abstract: A database management system for a hospitality business. The database management system comprises a relational database for storing information concerning customers of the hospitality business and customer activities, activities hosted by the hospitality business, and products and services provided by the hospitality or gaming business. Data is stored and organized within the database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality of entities and relationships organized within subject areas defining the manner in which the information concerning customers, dining services, group activities, room services and charges, and other products and services is stored and organized within the relational database.

Abstract: A database management system for a hospitality or gaming business. The database management system comprises a database for storing information concerning customers of the hospitality or gaming business, customer activities, and products and services provided by the hospitality or gaming business. Data is stored and organized within the database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality of entities and relationships organized within subject areas defining the manner in which information concerning casino customers, casino comps or rewards, and gaming sessions engaged in by the casino customers is stored and organized within the database.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of and system for capturing, storing and organizing quality feedback information associated with products sold by a retail enterprise. The quality feedback information is stored and organized within a relational database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which quality feedback information is stored and organized within the relational database. The relational database, populated with quality feedback information, provides the retail enterprise with the means to analyze and improve retail operations, to better manage store inventory, and more efficiently manage product sales and returns.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of and system for capturing, storing and organizing supply chain and logistics support information for a retail enterprise. Supply chain and logistics support information is stored and organized within a relational database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality subject areas, and entities and relationships within the subject areas, defining the manner in which supply chain and logistics support information is stored and organized within the relational database. The relational database, populated with this information, provides a retail enterprise with detailed tracking and analysis support for shipping orders, freight bills, shipping order claims, and invoices; and detailed support for fleet tracking of shipments in the areas of legs, lanes and associated routes traveled, mode of transport, and specific equipment utilized in handling of shipments; allowing for improved supply chain efficiency through better informed decision making.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of and system for capturing, storing and organizing serialized tracking information associated with products sold by a retail enterprise. The serialized tracking information, available through the use of RFID technology, is stored and organized within a relational database in accordance with a logical data model comprising a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which serialized item tracking information associated is stored and organized within the relational database. The relational database, populated with serialized tracking information, provides the retail enterprise with the means to analyze and improve supply chain operations, to better manage store inventory, and more efficiently manage product sales and returns.

Abstract: An optical assay device for the detection of an analyte of interest in a sample comprising a support containing channels, an optically functional layer positioned on the support such that the optically functional layer and the support allow for laminar flow of the sample through layers of the device, an attachment layer positioned on the optically functional layer, and an analyte specific receptive layer positioned on the attachment layer.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a host-based IDS on an HP-UX intrusion detection system that enhances local host-level security within the network. It should be understood that the present invention is also usable on, for example, Eglinux, solaris, aix windows 2000 operating systems. It does this by automatically monitoring each configured host system within the network for possible signs of unwanted and potentially damaging intrusions. If successful, such intrusions could lead to the loss of availability of key systems or could compromise system integrity.

Abstract: IDDS is implemented as a kernel resident data source which provides per-system call audit records into user space in a timely manner. Each invocation of a system call is audited and a record of the activity is placed into a circular buffer in the kernel. A user-space process reads the data from the buffer via a device driver interface. A device driver provides a clean interface between the kernel and the IDS. The semantics of device drivers are familiar to most UNIX programmers, following the standard file-based open-read-write-close paradigm.

Abstract: A method of making a glass composition consisting essentially by mol percent of about 55<SiO2<75; 5<BaO<30; and 2<MgO<22 for use as a matrix of composite materials. A method of making a glass matrix-ceramic particulate composition useful for sealing electrochemical structures, such as solid oxide fuel cells is also disclosed. Method steps include the admixture of finely divided Mg2SiO4 particulates with the matrix glass, to reach an overall composition by mol percent of about 55<SiO2<65; 5<BaO<15; and 25<MgO<35.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a host-based IDS on an HP-UX intrusion detection system that enhances local host-level security within the network. It should be understood that the present invention is also usable on, for example, Eglinux, solaris, aix windows 2000 operating systems. It does this by automatically monitoring each configured host system within the network for possible signs of unwanted and potentially damaging intrusions. If successful, such intrusions could lead to the loss of availability of key systems or could compromise system integrity.

Abstract: An optical assay device for the detection of an analyte of interest in a sample comprising a support containing channels, an optically functional layer positioned on the support such that the optically functional layer and the support allow for laminar flow of the sample through layers of the device, an attachment layer positioned on the optically functional layer, and an analyte specific receptive layer positioned on the attachment layer.

Abstract: A glass composition consisting essentially by mol percent of about 55<SiO2<75; 5<BaO<30; and 2 <MgO<22 for use as a matrix of composite materials. A method of making a glass matrix-ceramic particulate composition useful for sealing electrochemical structures, such as solid oxide fuel cells is also disclosed. Method steps include the admixture of finely divided Mg2SiO4 particulates with the matrix glass, to reach an overall composition by mol percent of about 55<SiO2<65; 5<BaO<15; and 25<MgO<35.

Abstract: A polymeric binder system and method of making, and a method for extruding thin-walled articles such as thin-walled tubes is provided. The extrusion method comprises providing a polymeric binder system comprising a substantially homogeneous solution of a polymeric binder and an organic solvent, adding a ceramic or metal powder to form a mixture, and evaporating the solvent from the mixture. The remaining mixture is then extruded from a die and heated to burn-off the binder and sinter the article.

Abstract: A gaseous flow sensor that utilizes non-platinum resistive sensing elements and a method for fabricating such sensor are disclosed. The gaseous flow sensor is constructed by an insulating substrate; a reference resistor formed on the substrate and disposed in the gaseous flow at an ambient temperature without heating; a flow-sensing resistor formed on the substrate disposed in the gaseous flow that is heated to a temperature higher than the ambient temperature; and an electrical circuit in electrical communication with the reference resistor and the flow-sensing resistor for feeding a current into the flow-sensing resistor in order to keep the two resistors at the same temperature during the operation of the gaseous flow sensor.

Abstract: A gaseous flow sensor that utilizes non-platinum resistive sensing elements and a method for fabricating such sensor are disclosed. The gaseous flow sensor is constructed by an insulating substrate; a reference resistor formed on the substrate and disposed in the gaseous flow at an ambient temperature without heating; a flow-sensing resistor formed on the substrate disposed in the gaseous flow that is heated to a temperature higher than the ambient temperature; and an electrical circuit in electrical communication with the reference resistor and the flow-sensing resistor for feeding a current into the flow-sensing resistor in order to keep the two resistors at the same temperature during the operation of the gaseous flow sensor.

Abstract: The creation of a file with setuid privileges owned by a member of a list of critical owners is detected. Templates are used to monitor for occurrences of the following events: modification of file permissions to enable the setuid bit; changing a setuid file owner to one owner of a list of critical owners; and creation of a file with the setuid bit set. Another embodiment monitors the occurrence of the following events: a first program executing with setuid privilege in turn executes a second program other than the first program; and a program unexpectedly gains elevated privileges without calling a well defined sequence of operating system calls. Another embodiment of the present invention detects unexpected file reference modification, or a so-called “race-condition” attack. A template monitors privileged program file accesses and generates an alert if a file reference appears to have unexpectedly changed.

Abstract: A polymeric binder system and method of making, and a method for extruding thin-walled articles such as thin-walled tubes is provided. The extrusion method comprises providing a polymeric binder system comprising a substantially homogeneous solution of a polymeric binder and an organic solvent, adding a ceramic or metal powder to form a mixture, and evaporating the solvent from the mixture. The remaining mixture is then extruded from a die and heated to burn-off the binder and sinter the article.