Abstract: The invention is related to systems and methods for creating an application call from an application definition. In certain embodiments, these systems and methods can be used to facilitate the testing of web services. According to one embodiment, a method for testing web services is provided. The method can comprise receiving application identification information from a user, wherein the application identification information includes the location of an application definition, accessing an application definition, which can be stored locally or on a remote computer, reading the application definition to determine a function and at least one variable element associated with the function, and prompting a user to enter data for each variable element requiring user input.

Abstract: A synthetic micro-optic system and security device is disclosed including an in-plane image formed of an array or pattern of image icons and an array of focusing elements, the system producing at least two different synthetic images whereby one synthetic image operates to modulate or control the extent of the appearance of another synthetic image. In an exemplary form, the array of image icons forms an in-plane synthetic image, while the interaction of the array of focusing elements with the array of image icons forms a separate synthetically magnified image that serves to control the field of view of the in-plane image and, thus, serves to modulate or control the extent of appearance of the in-plane image. The appearance of the in-plane image, thus, visually appears and disappears, or turn on and off, depending upon the viewing angle of the system.

Abstract: A film material utilizing a regular two-dimensional array of non-cylindrical lenses to enlarge micro-images, called icons, to form a synthetically magnified image through the united performance of a multiplicity of individual lens/icon image systems. The synthetic magnification micro-optic system includes one or more optical spacers (5), a micro-image formed of a periodic planar array of a plurality of image icons (4) having an axis of symmetry about at least one of its planar axes and positioned on or next to the optical spacer (5), and a periodic planar array of image icon focusing elements (1) having an axis of symmetry about at least one of its planar axes, the axis of symmetry being the same planar axis as that of the micro-image planar array (4). A number of distinctive visual effects, such as three-dimensional and motion effects, can be provided by the present system.

Abstract: A method for creating a master and for generating an optical waveguide therefrom. The method includes creating a waveguide master having the geometrical form of at least one optical element formed therein; and generating an embossed optical waveguide from the master, the embossed optical waveguide being a negative of the master, the embossed optical waveguide having an optical element formed therein which corresponds to and is a negative of the geometrical form of the optical element formed in the master, the embossed optical waveguide being formed of a polymer material having a first index of refraction, wherein the optical element is formed in the polymer material and creates a local modification of the refractive index of the polymer material.

Abstract: A light control material is provided for displaying color images having microstructures either on its surface or within the material which reflect a selected color and bandwidth of light in accordance with their physical characteristics. In an exemplary embodiment, the microstructures are stepped structures which reflect a particular color and bandwidth of light in accordance with the height of the steps of the stepped structures. In alternative embodiment, the microstructures are ribbed structures or crystal like structures designed to reflect a selected color and bandwidth of light. In addition, methods of fabricating the material are provided.

Abstract: Am image presentation system employing microstructured icon elements to form an image. In one form a synthetic optical image system is provided that includes an array of focusing elements, and an image system that includes or is formed from an array or pattern of microstructured icon elements, such as those described below, wherein the microstructured icon elements are designed to collectively form an image or certain desired information, and wherein the array of focusing elements and the image system cooperate, for example through optical coupling, to form a synthetic optical image which image may optionally be magnified.

Abstract: An embossed optical waveguide for light transmission and a method for creating a master and for generating the embossed optical waveguide therefrom. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a layer of liquid polymer is exposed to energy curing radiation through a mask consisting of clear and opaque areas. The opaque areas in the mask correspond to areas in the liquid polymer which will not be exposed to the curing radiation. During exposure, the areas in the liquid polymer which are exposed through the clear areas in the mask to the curing radiation become cured, or hardened. The areas which are not exposed to the curing radiation do not become cured and subsequently are washed away with a chemical rinse. The resulting structure is a cured layer of polymer having holes pierced through it. The holes pierced through the polymer layer correspond to optical elements formed in the polymer layer.

Abstract: A film material utilizing a regular two-dimensional array of non-cylindrical lenses to enlarge micro-images, called icons, to form a synthetically magnified image through the united performance of a multiplicity of individual lens/icon image systems. The synthetic magnification micro-optic system includes one or more optical spacers (5), a micro-image formed of a periodic planar array of a plurality of image icons (4) having an axis of symmetry about at least one of its planar axes and positioned on or next to the optical spacer (5), and a periodic planar array of image icon focusing elements (1) having an axis of symmetry about at least one of its planar axes, the axis of symmetry being the same planar axis as that of the micro-image planar array (4). A number of distinctive visual effects, such as three-dimensional and motion effects, can be provided by the present system.

Abstract: The invention is related to systems and methods for creating an application call from an application definition. In certain embodiments, these systems and methods can be used to facilitate the testing of web services. According to one embodiment, a method for testing web services is provided. The method can comprise receiving application identification information from a user, wherein the application identification information includes the location of an application definition, accessing an application definition, which can be stored locally or on a remote computer, reading the application definition to determine a function and at least one variable element associated with the function, and prompting a user to enter data for each variable element requiring user input.

Abstract: A method for terminating an electrical conductor, comprises an outset step of defining a housing having an open end and a closed end and at least one passage therethrough for entry of the conductor into the housing to permit a termination end of the conductor to be resident interiorly in the housing. Next, the housing passage is closed and the housing is disposed with the housing open end vertically above the housing closed end. With the housing so disposed, sealant gel is introduced in liquid state interiorly of the housing. While the sealant gel is in the liquid state, there is secured with the housing, through the housing open end, apparatus for subsequent use in terminating the conductor, Upon transition of the sealant gel to a cured state, the housing passage is opened. To complete the conductor terminating method, at the installation site, the conductor is inserted into the housing passage and into registry with the terminating apparatus.