Abstract: A warning light for use with a lighter than air balloon comprises a central core with one or more light sources coupled to the central core. Rotors are rotatably coupled to the central core with each of the rotors having a mirrored surface and a non-mirror surface. When the rotors rotate about the central core under a wind force, the mirrored surface of each of said rotors reflecting light emitted from said light sources.

Abstract: A communications system particularly suited for a distributed network of computers such as the World Wide Web or the Internet. Connected to the distributed network is a broadcast computer which simultaneously communicates two streams of video. The first stream of video contains entertainment; the second stream of video contains commercial content. The receiver of the two streams has both streams displayed simultaneously and is able to select which stream's audio component is communicated to the user's computer's loudspeakers. In one embodiment of the invention, the user is also able to replace the commercial channel with another commercial channel.

Abstract: A mechanism to tap an electrical source which uses an aircraft (10) (preferably a lighter than air balloon) tethered by a conductive line (12). The conductive line (12) is extended/withdrawn by a winch motor (13, 14) to adjust the altitude of the aircraft (10). The conductive line (12) is isolated from the ground (17) and an electrical conductor (6) is connected to the conductive line and to an electrical load (5). In this manner, static electricity generated in the atmosphere is gathered for use.

Abstract: An antenna for the collection of atmospheric static electricity in which an electrically conductive hub is suspended from a balloon or blimp via a tether. The hub is either solid or uses a spoke/arm arrangement. A number of rods extend from the hub enhance the collection of atmospheric static electricity. The collected atmospheric electricity is conducted from the rods to an electrical connection where the electricity is conducted to earth via a conductive line.

Abstract: A dynamic electrical converter system configured to receive a variable voltage input which is then converted to a proper electrical configuration for a load. The converter assembly utilized multiple converters, each of which is configured to accept a unique range of voltages and from these voltages creating the desired electrical output configuration. A monitor checks the incoming voltage and by controlling switches going to each of the converters, selectively closes the circuit to the appropriate converter; thereby, routing the incoming voltage to the converter capable of addressing the incoming voltage.

Abstract: A communication system verifying the source of a file. The system uses a first link between a sending computer and an authorizing computer which contains a request for a PIN associated with the intended receiving computer. This PIN is returned to the first computer via a second link which permits the sending computer to properly communicate in an encrypted manner with the receiving computer. An alert or notice is sent to the receiving computer by the authorizing computer to further verify the authenticity of the file being sent to the receiving computer from the sending computer.

Abstract: A security system for data entry using an input apparatus having a screen such as a cellular telephone or a computer. The input apparatus communicates with a remote computer and establishes a link therebetween. The remote computer determines positions of “keys” to be presented on the screen of the input apparatus for the user of the input apparatus. The positions are ideally determined anew each time the input apparatus and the remote computer interface with each other. These positions are communicated to the input apparatus. As the operator of the input apparatus choses a “key”, the coordinates (not the value of the “key”) of the selection are communicated to the remote computer which maps the coordinates to number values or characters for use in transacting a financial transaction.

Abstract: A total security system for a computer which permits a user to render the entire computer's contents beyond access by any third party. A security program grants a user access to the directory of files stored on the computer. The security program is capable of selectively corrupting the directory of files with the capability also to selectively restore the directory of files to its original condition.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and a system designed to communicate critical medical information to an emergency care-giver such as a paramedic. Using a cellular telephone, the user creates the medical information that they deem appropriate (i.e. medications being taken, doctor with phone number, and medical conditions). This medical information is stored either locally on the cellular telephone or on a remote computer. The emergency care-giver is able to easily access this information by pressing a single button to get the medical information displayed on the screen on the cellular telephone or audibly recreated on the cellular telephone.

Abstract: A memory treatment mechanism which utilizes subliminal messages communicated via a display. The subliminal messages contain patient specific information such as the patient's name, their relatives' pictures and names, where they lived, etc. Using a remote sensor/switch, the personal subliminal information is curtailed when a non-patient is in the room and could be exposed to the personal subliminal information. In a care facility, a single computer directs these patient related subliminal messages to a number of displays.

Abstract: A mechanism to tap an electrical source which uses an aircraft (preferably a lighter than air balloon) tethered by a conductive line. The conductive line is extended/withdrawn by a winch motor to adjust the altitude of the aircraft. The conductive line is isolated from the ground and an electrical conductor is connected to the conductive line and to an electrical load. In this manner, static electricity generated in the atmosphere is gathered for use.

Abstract: A communication system using two computers. The first computer takes a textual string in the open, and, using a varying length representation, associates each character within the textual string to a varying length digital representation. The resulting digital string is then broken into prescribed lengths and the resulting character string is communicated to a second computer. The second computer breaks the character string into the underlying bit map and converts back to the textual string in the open using the varying length representation.

Abstract: A communication system using two computers. The first computer takes a textual string in the open, and, using a varying length representation, associates each character within the textual string to a varying length digital representation. The resulting digital string is then broken into prescribed lengths and the resulting character string is communicated to a second computer. The second computer breaks the character string into the underlying bit map and converts back to the textual string in the open using the varying length representation.

Abstract: A communications system in which a sending computer encrypts a message using a key associated with the computer which is to receive the message; and the receiving computer uses a key associated with the sending computer in the decryption process. The sending computer is equipped with a set of keys and each key within the set may be used for the encryption process, depending on the destination of the message; and the receiving computer chooses its key based on who the sending computer is.

Abstract: A system for communication of a message in which the message intended for a third computer is first encrypted by a first computer and is sent to a second computer. The second computer, acting as an intermediary, + decrypts the message and re-encrypts the message before sending the message to the third computer which again decrypts the message.

Abstract: A mechanism to tap an electrical source which uses an aircraft (preferably a lighter than air balloon) tethered by a conductive line. The conductive line is extended/withdrawn by a winch motor to adjust the altitude of the aircraft. The conductive line is isolated from the ground and an electrical conductor is connected to the conductive line and to an electrical load. In this manner, static electricity generated in the atmosphere is gathered for use.

Abstract: A dynamic electrical converter system configured to receive a variable voltage input which is then converted to a proper electrical configuration for a load. The converter assembly utilized multiple converters, each of which is configured to accept a unique range of voltages and from these voltages creating the desired electrical output configuration. A monitor checks the incoming voltage and by controlling switches going to each of the converters, selectively closes the circuit to the appropriate converter; thereby, routing the incoming voltage to the converter capable of addressing the incoming voltage.

Abstract: An antenna for the collection of atmospheric static electricity in which an electrically conductive hub is suspended from a balloon or blimp via a tether. The hub is either solid or uses a spoke/arm arrangement. A number of rods extend from the hub enhance the collection of atmospheric static electricity. The collected atmospheric electricity is conducted from the rods to an electrical connection where the electricity is conducted to earth via a conductive line.

Abstract: A mechanism to tap an electrical source which uses an aircraft (10) (preferably a lighter than air balloon) tethered by a conductive line (12). The conductive line (12) is extended/withdrawn by a winch motor (13, 14) to adjust the altitude of the aircraft (10). The conductive line (12) is isolated from the ground (17) and an electrical conductor (6) is connected to the conductive line and to an electrical load (5). In this manner, static electricity generated in the atmosphere is gathered for use.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and a system designed to communicate critical medical information to an emergency care-giver such as a paramedic. Using a cellular telephone, the user creates the medical information that they deem appropriate (i.e. medications being taken, doctor with phone number, and medical conditions). This medical information is stored either locally on the cellular telephone or on a remote computer. The emergency care-giver is able to easily access this information by pressing a single button to get the medical information displayed on the screen on the cellular telephone or audibly recreated on the cellular telephone.