Abstract: A data interchange device exchanges data objects with a computing device using wireless data transmission, and has a CPU; a memory, a trigger device, a wireless data transmitter and receiver, and a user signalling device. Upon activation, the CPU causes the user signalling device to indicate that the data interchange device is operative, and wireless data transmission with a computing device occurs, so that a data object is retrieved from or stored in memory. Upon completion of wireless data transmission, or after passage of a predetermined period of wireless data transmission inactivity, the CPU causes the user signalling device to turn off. Typically, there is also at least one hard-wired input port for receiving data objects from an external computing device for storage in the memory. Use of the data interchange device is one-on-one by a person who must be in close proximity to the device.

Abstract: The hand held tool for cutting the sheath of a cable or insulated conductor is comprised of a durable plastic body, aluminum components which make up the blade adjustment mechanism and stainless steel hardware. The spring loaded blade adjustment mechanism allows the user to cut into the cable sheath or conductor insulation at various depths. The roller bearing guide in conjunction with the stepped thumb grip allows the user to easily insert the cable as well as perform the process of cutting the cable sheath or insulated conductor. Standard utility knife blades are used as the integral component for cutting the cable sheath or conductor insulation. A compartment for storing extra utility knife blades is located in the body of the tool.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of valuable products from citrus peel includes comminuting the peel, belt filter pressing to remove contained liquid and solvent extraction to remove organic compounds. The dried, milled flour is useful as an ingredient in breads and other baked products, replacing part of the grain flour conventionally used.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for accurately estimating signal delays of an electrical circuit by taking into account both resistance and capacitance of an interconnect network when determining both gate delays and interconnect delays of the circuit. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention, by providing a highly accurate estimate of signal delays, result in highly efficient, cost-effective electrical circuit design and fabrication. Further, a high degree of customer satisfaction can be realized because the possibility that a given electrical circuit will not comply with customer specified time constraints is minimal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for receiving a packet stream having fixed length packets. Data carried in the packet stream is selectively processed for output to a computer. A packet identifier filter selects particular packets from the recovered packet stream. A computer disk controller receives the packets selected by the filter and manages the transfer of packet data from the packets to and from a buffer. A data bus is coupled to the disk controller for communicating the packet data from the buffer to the computer. A data compression stage prior to the disk controller compresses packets from the recovered packet stream in order to provide a gap between data carried by successive packets to be provided by the disk controller. In this manner, a low cost disk controller chip can be used to control the buffering of data in a cable or satellite television modem that provides, e.g., Internet access.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided whereby a template for a pre-printed survey page is developed and captured as a computer data file, so that a number of pre-printed pages having the same form may be analysed to determine the presence or absence of a mark in each response position found on that form. The forms are analysed by feeding them, seriatim, to a reading station where a digital image of each form is captured using one or more video cameras. The same station is used to set up the template in the first instance, whereby data determining reference frame lines, landmark and whitemark positions within the reference frame, and response positions, may all be pre-determined. A plurality of cameras may be used for each pre-printed page, each camera viewing only a small portion of the page, with the fields of the cameras overlapping to some extent.