Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric charge transport compositions. The invention further relates to electronic devices in which there is at least one active layer comprising such charge transport compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds useful as electronic hole transport materials, and to compositions and electronic devices comprising at least one layer containing the compositions.

Abstract: Deposits to a customer account at a financial institution are received by a retail merchant, and deposited to the customer account. The funds may comprise cash or a negotiable instrument such as a paycheck. The funds deposited by the retail merchant may comprise all or a portion of the funds received by the customer. The deposit is preferably performed by a credit operation to a customer's debit card issued for the account, through a transaction processing system, where the credit is not a credit for previously debited funds. The financial institution may pay fees to the retail merchant, and/or may indemnify the retail merchant for losses due to failure of negotiable instruments received for deposit.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying, reporting, and evaluating a presence of a solid, liquid, gas, or other substance of interest, particularly a dangerous, hazardous, or otherwise threatening chemical, biological, or radioactive substance. The system comprises one or more substantially automated, location self-aware remote sensing units; a control unit; and one or more data processing and storage servers. Data is collected by the remote sensing units and transmitted to the control unit; the control unit generates and uploads a report incorporating the data to the servers; and thereafter the report is available for review by a hierarchy of responsive and evaluative authorities via a wide area network. The evaluative authorities include a group of relevant experts who may be widely or even globally distributed.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying, reporting, and evaluating a presence of a solid, liquid, gas, or other substance of interest, particularly a dangerous, hazardous, or otherwise threatening chemical, biological, or radioactive substance. The system comprises one or more substantially automated, location self-aware remote sensing units; a control unit; and one or more data processing and storage servers. Data is collected by the remote sensing units and transmitted to the control unit; the control unit generates and uploads a report incorporating the data to the servers; and thereafter the report is available for review by a hierarchy of responsive and evaluative authorities via a wide area network. The evaluative authorities include a group of relevant experts who may be widely or even globally distributed.

Abstract: A process for cutting a poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVOH) member, which comprises cutting the member with a cutting edge, the cutting edge having a temperature of at least 100° C.

Abstract: A macro element template is replicated to build a macro element library. A macro element is associated with executable instructions for controlling a plurality of production devices to produce a special effect or segment of a media production. One or more automation control objects are positioned onto a control interface to build a macro element template. Build information is associated with each automation control object to assign a variable name, device type, property page field(s), and variable naming table. A replicator control interface allows a range of sources to be assigned to the macro element template, and is associated with executable instructions for building the macro element library. The macro element library includes user-defined filenames that enables a director to quickly search and select a desired macro element. Changes in production values ripple throughout the macro element library to dynamically update the macro elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for rapidly screening chemicals for their ability to sublime. The apparatus consists of a heated well plate, where the chemicals are deposited, and a cooled finger plate, holding fingers that penetrate each well. The two plates touch at only the perimeter in order to facilitate a vacuum seal and to reduce any thermal transfer.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying, reporting, and evaluating a presence of a solid, liquid, gas, or other substance of interest, particularly a dangerous, hazardous, or otherwise threatening chemical, biological, or radioactive substance. The system comprises one or more substantially automated, location self-aware remote sensing units; a control unit; and one or more data processing and storage servers. Data is collected by the remote sensing units and transmitted to the control unit; the control unit generates and uploads a report incorporating the data to the servers; and thereafter the report is available for review by a hierarchy of responsive and evaluative authorities via a wide area network. The evaluative authorities include a group of relevant experts who may be widely or even globally distributed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to charge transport compositions. The invention further relates to electronic devices in which there is at least one active layer comprising such charge transport compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric charge transport compositions. The invention further relates to electronic devices in which there is at least one active layer comprising such charge transport compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to charge transport compositions. The invention further relates to electronic devices in which there is at least one active layer comprising such charge transport compositions.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for producing a show. In an embodiment, the invention is directed to a production system having a first production path, a second production path, and a control system that causes the first production path to generate a show in a first aspect ratio (4:3), and that causes the second production path to generate the same show in a second aspect ratio (16:9). In another embodiment, the invention is directed to producing a show from live material and from archived material. This aspect of the invention operates by producing a first show comprising a plurality of stories, segmenting the first show, and storing the show segments in an archive. Then, the invention produces a second show using live portions as well as show segments retrieved from the archive. The invention is also directed to a media manager that interacts with a server. In some cases, the server is integrated with the production system.

Abstract: Parallel automated keying allows multiple media productions to be keyed and outputted to a program or preview channel. An automation control system monitors and updates the operating states of a plurality of automated keyers, which support manual or automated production environments. A user interface allows a director, or other personnel, to set key attributes by selecting input sources for a background media production, a fill, and a key associated with the fill source. The operating states are monitored to select an unoccupied keyer. The three sources are selected and routed to the unoccupied keyer, which composites the sources on preview. Afterwards, the director steps or transitions the composite media production from preview to program. As a result, the director is not required to know which keyer is being used on-air to determine which keyer is available for a program channel.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to electroluminescent Pt(II) complexes which have emission maxima across the visible spectrum, and devices that are made with the Pt(II) complexes.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for rapidly screening chemicals for their ability to sublime. The apparatus consists of a heated well plate, where the chemicals are deposited, and a cooled finger plate, holding fingers that penetrate each well. The two plates touch at only the perimeter in order to facilitate a vacuum seal and to reduce any thermal transfer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the oxidation of sulfonamides to sulfonyl imines using chromium (IV) dioxide as the oxidant.

Abstract: A face plate adapter for securing a tubular work piece to a machine tool rotating said work piece about an axis comprising a face plate, an adjustable mounting assembly for mounting the adapter to a machine tool, an elongated nesting member extending outwardly from the face plate for receiving the work piece in a nesting relation therein such that the work piece extends outwardly from the face plate substantially along the rotation axis, and an adjustable clamping device for securing the work piece in the nesting member.