Abstract: Disclosed is a method, apparatus and computer program product for improving navigation to queryable network processes.

Abstract: A tutorial apparatus is disclosed. The tutorial apparatus is to be operated by a user, and includes a processor unit and a memory unit coupled to the processor unit. The memory unit includes code for allowing the user to enter user-selected study material into the tutorial apparatus, code for forming a problem using the user-selected study material, and code for providing assistance in solving the problem formed using the user-selected study material.

Abstract: The invention consists of a sensor with multiple indicating (sensing) electrodes covered with a selectively permeable membrane for monitoring fluid concentrations in a biological environment. The indicating electrodes respond to changes in certain analytes, such as glucose, through an enzyme-mediated reaction. The currents generated from the enzyme-mediated reactions are transmitted through radio signals to an external receiver where the information is processed and recorded. Through the use of various biomaterials and biochemicals associated with the sensor, the monitoring accuracy is improved and the overall viability is prolonged. The process of foreign body fibrosis (formation of a scar capsule around the implanted sensor) eventually limits the functional life of the device. We teach methods of delivery of certain biochemicals that can increase the functional life of the sensor by inhibiting the formation of the foreign body capsule or by stimulating the growth of capillaries into the capsule.

Abstract: An interactive communications appliance for broadcasting personalized information is disclosed. The interactive communications appliance comprises a transceiver for receiving personalized information transmitted via a wireless link. A memory stores the personalized information and an audio device broadcasts the personalized information to a user.

Abstract: A cellular or cordless telephone system with hands-free voice-activated features is mounted to and carried by an electrically powered wheelchair. A triggering device such as a toggle type push button switch or a voice-command input microphone/amplifier is mounted on the outside of the left armrest to arm the system to initiate and terminate calls. A microphone is mounted in the left armrest and the speaker is mounted under the right armrest of the chair. The telephone system is powered by one or both of the 12-volt batteries used to supply drive power to the chair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel interactive information system which can be used to make a traditional print medium such as a magazine, “interactive”. When the traditional print medium is placed on a print media receiving unit in a predetermined position, a user can interact with the traditional print medium. Printed matter elements on the printed medium can be made “selectable” by the user.

Abstract: N-Biphenyl(substituted methyl) aminocycloalkanecarboxamide derivatives are bradykinin B1 antagonists or inverse agonists useful in the treatment or prevention of symptoms such as pain and inflammation associated with the bradykinin B1 pathway.

Abstract: N-Biphenyl(substituted methyl)aminocycloalkanecarboxamide derivatives are bradykinin B1 antagonists or inverse agonists useful in the treatment or prevention of symptoms such as pain and inflammation associated with the bradykinin B1 pathway.

Abstract: A disabler circuit is disclosed for disabling a function of a device. The disabler circuit includes a switch electrically coupled to an input voltage and to ground. The disabler circuit further includes a fuse electrically coupled a series with the switch between the input voltage and ground. The disabler circuit also includes a resistor electrically coupled and parallel with the switch and in series with the fuse between the input voltage and ground. If the switch is off, then current flows from the input voltage to ground through the resistor and the fuse and the current is too small to blow the fuse. If the switch is on, then current flows from the input voltage to ground through the switch and the fuse and is large enough to blow the fuse. In specific embodiment, the disabler circuit is part of a formatter in a printer to disable a duplexing function of the printer.

Abstract: An interactive, handheld apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, a display screen on the housing, an electronic position location system, a stylus for selecting images on the display screen, a directional control pad on the housing and a memory device. The electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen. The memory device includes computer code for an educational game and is operatively coupled to the processor. A light is associated with the stylus. The light is illuminated to indicate that the stylus is available for use during operation of the educational game.

Abstract: The present invention is a flexible and adaptable solution to the disadvantages of the existing systems and includes an interface support for use with a computing system having at least a portion thereof supported by a planar worksurface, an interface support platform having a surface moveably coupled to the workstructure, the platform supporting an interface device for use with the computing system; and a shelf or drawer, underlying the platform, for extending longitudinally from under said platform.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, including a shaft; a scoop, coupled to a distal end of the shaft, for collecting and holding a bolus of a compressible medium, the compressible medium retaining a post-compressed shape when operated from a proximal end of the shaft; and a former, coupled to the scoop and mating with the scoop, for molding and compressing the bolus into a generally spherical ball retained within the scoop. A method for forming a throwable ball, includes scooping a bolus of a compressible medium with a scoop coupled to a distal end of a shaft, the compressible medium retaining a post-compressed shape; and molding compressively the bolus into the scoop using a former coupled to the distal end, wherein the molding step creates the ball retained in the scoop when a user operates a proximal end of the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention includes apparatus and method for image transfer onto one of a plurality of a pad medium pages while the pages are aggregated together. A preferred embodiment for a printer includes a housing; a print engine, within the housing, for transferring an image to a transfer medium when the transfer medium is located at a print position; and a transfer medium registration system, coupled to the print engine, for positioning a pad including a plurality of transfer media releasably secured to one another, wherein the print registration system locates one of the transfer media at the print position. The method including positioning a pad at a print position of a print transfer engine, the pad including a plurality of transfer media releasably secured to one another; and transferring an image to one of the transfer media positioned at the print position.

Abstract: A print media apparatus is disclosed. The print media apparatus includes a platform including a surface and a first coupling element. A plurality of electrical elements is under the surface. A processor is coupled to the plurality of electrical elements. A book is on the surface and has a spine having a second coupling element. The book and the platform are removably coupled through the first and second coupling elements.

Abstract: The present invention includes apparatus and method for image sequence transfer onto one of a plurality of a pad medium pages while the pages are aggregated together. A preferred embodiment for a printer includes An image transfer apparatus, including a housing; an image transfer engine for transferring a series of images at a transfer position; and a transfer medium registration system for positioning a pad including a plurality of transfer media releasably secured to one another, wherein the transfer registration system locates a series of individual ones of the transfer media at the transfer position to receive different images of the series of images.

Abstract: A gun case having a waterproof outer shell and an oil impregnated inside fabric liner, and conjoined sidelong and end access openings that allow the gun case to be quickly turned inside out and hung for cleaning and/or drying. Secure fold-over VELCRO® closure flaps are provided for both openings to solidly retain the gun within the gun case and to prevent accidental opening and release of the gun. Padding is disposed between the patterned outer shell fabric and inner liner to cushion the gun as it is transported, and to maintain the buoyancy of the gun case so that it floats even with a gun contained therein.

Abstract: A method of generating a stochastic screen for use in printing a halftone containing image on a surface, where the generated stochastic screen comprises an array of threshold values each of which represents a halftone threshold at which pixels are printed at the corresponding location. The method comprises a) entering a first threshold value into the array and b) for a first halftone level, defining a number of threshold values to be entered into the array and, for each threshold value to be placed, for each of a number of candidate locations in the array, computing a distance function between the candidate location and the locations of threshold values already placed into the array, and placing the threshold value into the array at a location for which the distance function is substantially minimized. The process of step b) is then repeated for each subsequent halftone level.

Abstract: A disabler circuit is disclosed for disabling a function of a device. The disabler circuit includes a switch electrically coupled to an input voltage and to ground. The disabler circuit further includes a fuse electrically coupled a series with the switch between the input voltage and ground. The disabler circuit also includes a resistor electrically coupled and parallel with the switch and in series with the fuse between the input voltage and ground. If the switch is off, then current flows from the input voltage to ground through the resistor and the fuse and the current is too small to blow the fuse. If the switch is on, then current flows from the input voltage to ground through the switch and the fuse and is large enough to blow the fuse. In specific embodiment, the disabler circuit is part of a formatter in a printer to disable a duplexing function of the printer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing and electrically contacting a substrate on a non-production surface of the substrate. The apparatus includes a substrate holder assembly having a substrate engaging surface formed thereon, the substrate engaging surface being configured to engage a substrate on the non-production surface. The apparatus further includes an electrical contact device positioned on the substrate engaging surface, the electrical contact device including a plurality of radially spaced electrically conductive members configured to electrically communicate with the non-production surface of the substrate positioned on the substrate engaging surface. The method includes depositing a conductive seed layer on a production surface of the substrate, and depositing a backside conductive layer on a portion of the non-production side of the substrate, the backside conductive layer extending around a bevel of the substrate to electrically communicate with the seed layer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing and electrically contacting a substrate on a non-production surface of the substrate. The apparatus includes a substrate holder assembly having a substrate engaging surface formed thereon, the substrate engaging surface being configured to engage a substrate on the non-production surface. The apparatus further includes an electrical contact device positioned on the substrate engaging surface, the electrical contact device including a plurality of radially spaced electrically conductive members configured to electrically communicate with the non-production surface of the substrate positioned on the substrate engaging surface. The method includes depositing a conductive seed layer on a production surface of the substrate, and depositing a backside conductive layer on a portion of the non-production side of the substrate, the backside conductive layer extending around a bevel of the substrate to electrically communicate with the seed layer.