Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring backlash of a drive train of an equipment unit. The drive train may comprise an input member operatively connected with an actuator and an output member operatively connected with a work portion of the equipment unit. An example apparatus may include a sensor operable to facilitate operational measurements indicative of an operational parameter associated with the drive train, and a processing device operable to cause the actuator to move the input member until the output member moves, record the operational measurements while the actuator moves the input member, and determine a backlash of the drive train by determining a difference between the operational measurements when the input member starts to move and the operational measurements when the output member starts to move.

Abstract: A device and a method are disclosed including Conversation-Integrated Action System (CIAS) having networking facilities to allow multiple remote users of a social network to enter into a social conversation. CIAS is further configured to allow specific and relevant actions to be presented to achieve specific and definite results. Such integrated actions may include, but are not limited to, marking the status of the conversation, marking a part of the conversation as a decision with which the users agree, deleting the conversation, managing the conversation, editing the conversation, granting various action permissions to various users, opening or closing the conversation, concluding the conversation, saving the conversation, searching for previous conversations, generating statistical and measured data based on the conversation, starting another related conversation, triggering actions by a third party work flow system, and the like.

Abstract: A system for managing customer self-service terminals that includes a plurality of customer self-service terminals, and one or more mobile management devices each containing at least one processor, and configured to communicate with each of the plurality of customer self-service terminals and display an indication that assistance is needed at a particular customer terminal of the plurality of customer self-service terminals.

Abstract: A device and a method are disclosed including Conversation-Integrated Action System (CIAS) having networking facilities to allow multiple remote users of a social network to enter into a social conversation. CIAS is further configured to allow specific and relevant actions to be presented to achieve specific and definite results. Such integrated actions may include, but are not limited to, marking the status of the conversation, marking a part of the conversation as a decision with which the users agree, deleting the conversation, managing the conversation, editing the conversation, granting various action permissions to various users, opening or closing the conversation, concluding the conversation, saving the conversation, searching for previous conversations, generating statistical and measured data based on the conversation, starting another related conversation, triggering actions by a third party work flow system, and the like.

Abstract: A method of transferring data to a memory storage cell that is attached to a first bitline. The method includes passing a charge representative of data from a memory storage cell to a first bitline that is connected to the memory storage cell and detecting that the charge is on the first bitline. Upon detecting the charge is on the first bitline, preventing a portion of a second bitline that is complementary to the first bitline from being driven to a full voltage state.

Abstract: A fail-safe transmission service machine (12) allows old ATF to be pumped out of a transmission (10b) as a vehicle engine (10a) runs while the vehicle (10) is stationary. The machine (12) responsively pumps a matching volume of new ATF into the transmission so that dry running of the transmission can not occur. If the supply of new ATF runs out or if power to the service machine (12) is interrupted, the machine reverts to closed loop fluid circulation for the transmission. A hydraulic rectifier (42) provides for universal connection of hoses between the transmission cooler fluid circulation loop (39) of the vehicle (10) and the service machine (12). An electrically driven assistance pump (94) allows the service of vehicles which have low-flow or low-pressure transmission pumps.

Abstract: A machine and method for cleaning an automotive automatic transmission by effecting the discharge of old used fluid from the transmission and the simultaneous replacement of this old fluid with new fluid on an exchange basis. The machine includes a set of primary hoses, a set of intermediate hoses, and a set of plural pairs of complementary adapter fittings which in combination adapt the machine for convenient service of a wide variety of automobiles and their transmissions. The primary hoses, intermediate hoses, and adapters are configured to fit together in a wide variety of different ways. This variability or flexibility of connection for the machine allows a very limited number of primary hoses, intermediate hoses, and adapters to interface the machine flexibly with a wide variety of different transmissions, and the different vehicles in which these transmissions are installed; all in accord with possibly differing preferences of particular service technicians who use the machine.

Abstract: A fail-safe transmission service machine (12) allows old ATF to be pumped out of a transmission (10b) as a vehicle engine (10a) runs while the vehicle (10) is stationary. The machine (12) responsively pumps a matching volume of new ATF into the transmission so that dry running of the transmission can not occur. If the supply of new ATF runs out or if power to the service machine (12) is interrupted, the machine reverts to closed loop fluid circulation for the transmission. A hydraulic rectifier (42) provides for universal connection of hoses between the transmission cooler fluid circulation loop (39) of the vehicle (10) and the service machine (12). An electrically driven assistance pump (94) allows the service of vehicles which have low-flow or low-pressure transmission pumps.