Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to automated systems for organizing and facilitating information exchange between members of an organization. Automated systems that represent embodiments of the present invention allow for creation and administration of hierarchical groupings of members of the organization to facilitate efficient dissemination of information among members of groups. Embodiments of the present invention provide for automated and intelligent routing of information and communications among many different types of communications media and devices through which members of the organization can distribute and exchange information with one another. Embodiments of the present invention additionally provide for sophisticated logging, tracking, and monitoring of information distribution and management within the organization.

Abstract: The current application is related to communications and, in particular, to an announcement-and-bulletins system that allows for flexible and efficient distribution of announcements and bulletins through many different types of communications media and communications devices. The announcement-and-bulletins system can be managed and maintained from a variety of different types of devices and can distribute information to users through many different types of communications media and user devices.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for dispersing particulate materials prone to agglomeration, in a liquid. Particulate materials are exposed to a liquid and put into that liquid to form a suspension or a dispersion in a controlled method thereby minimizing agglomerates. The method uses mechanical/hydro mixing that prevents the physical deterioration of the particulate material and inhibits agglomeration of the particles. In many cases, these materials may be nanomaterials. Almost all particulate materials can be handled in this manner. This method has been found to be especially useful for preparing solutions of exfoliated graphene and certain drugs.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for dispersing particulate materials prone to agglomeration, in a liquid. Particulate materials are exposed to a liquid and put into that liquid to form a suspension or a dispersion in a controlled method thereby minimizing agglomerates. The method uses mechanical/hydro mixing that prevents the physical deterioration of the particulate material and inhibits agglomeration of the particles. In many cases, these materials may be nanomaterials. Almost all particulate materials can be handled in this manner. This method has been found to be especially useful for preparing solutions of exfoliated graphene and certain drugs.

Abstract: The current application is directed to a multi-channel interactive message response system that allows for interaction between users and the multi-channel interactive message response system through many different types of devices, communications protocols, and communications media. The multi-channel interactive message response system, in one implementation, is implemented within an automated communications system that organizes and facilitates information exchange between members of organizations and between organizations and individuals outside the organizations.

Abstract: Graphene produced by media ball milling has very small particle size, a relatively high surface area and unique aspect ratios. It is uniquely suited to make nano-composites or coating by coating or admixing other particles. Metals or metal oxides can be coated or formed into composites with the high surface area, relatively low aspect ratio graphene. If the added particles are larger than the graphene, they are coated with graphene, and if they are about the same approximate size, a nano-composite forms. The nanocomposites are useful for producing electrodes, especially for battery and supercapacitor applications.

Abstract: A system and method for permitting user access to a computer controlled device. A display device displays a group of items to the user. Some of the items are known to the user and some are unknown to the user. An input device receives user input from the user. The user input indicates the presence or absence of the known items within the group of items without specifically identifying which items are known and which items are unknown. A computer is programmed to automatically compare the user input to a predetermined answer. If the user input is correct an access device allows access. In one preferred embodiment the user input includes a count of the number of known items within the group of items. In another preferred embodiment the group of items includes subgroups. The user input includes an identification of which subgroup has the largest number of known items. In another preferred embodiment the group of items is displayed in a grid. The known items are displayed in a pattern within the grid.

Abstract: A system and method for permitting user access to a computer controlled device. A display device displays a group of items to the user. Some of the items are known to the user and some are unknown to the user. An input device receives user input from the user. The user input indicates the presence or absence of the known items within the group of items without specifically identifying which items are known and which items are unknown. A computer is programmed to automatically compare the user input to a predetermined answer. If the user input is correct an access device allows access. In one preferred embodiment the user input includes a count of the number of known items within the group of items. In another preferred embodiment the group of items includes subgroups. The user input includes an identification of which subgroup has the largest number of known items. In another preferred embodiment the group of items is displayed in a grid. The known items are displayed in a pattern within the grid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system to be used by a medical provider for treating hemmorhoidal tissue using negative galvanism. The system includes a single-use disposable medical probe, an ergonomically-shaped handle, a power supply, a display, a trigger, a plurality of lights, and a processing unit for activating the lights, and calculating and displaying the amount of electricity delivered to the hemmorhoidal tissue.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to automated systems for organizing and facilitating information exchange between members of an organization. Automated systems that represent embodiments of the present invention allow for creation and administration of hierarchical groupings of members of the organization to facilitate efficient dissemination of information among members of groups. Embodiments of the present invention provide for automated and intelligent routing of information and communications among many different types of communications media and devices through which members of the organization can distribute and exchange information with one another. Embodiments of the present invention additionally provide for sophisticated logging, tracking, and monitoring of information distribution and management within the organization.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to automated systems for organizing and facilitating information exchange between members of an organization. These automated systems allow for creation and administration of hierarchical groupings of members of the organization to facilitate efficient dissemination of information among members of groups and provide for automated and intelligent routing of information and communications among many different types of communications media and devices through which members of the organization can distribute and exchange information with one another. Embodiments of the present invention additionally provide for sophisticated logging, tracking, and monitoring of information distribution and management within the organization as well as for various levels of member-access security.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to automated systems for organizing and facilitating information exchange between members of an organization. Automated systems that represent embodiments of the present invention allow for creation and administration of hierarchical groupings of members of the organization to facilitate efficient dissemination of information among members of groups. Embodiments of the present invention provide for automated and intelligent routing of information and communications among many different types of communications media and devices through which members of the organization can distribute and exchange information with one another. Embodiments of the present invention additionally provide for sophisticated logging, tracking, and monitoring of information distribution and management within the organization.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling access to a wireless networking system using RFID tags is provided. The security system and method uses RFID tags to determine the location of mobile computing device. The security system and method selectively allows access to the wireless networking system based on the determined location of the mobile computing device. For example, the security system and method will permit access to the wireless networking system if the mobile computing device is determined to be in an area of permitted access. Conversely, the security system and method will deny access to the wireless networking system if the mobile computing device is determined to be not within an area of permitted access. Thus, the system and method is able to effectively control access to the wireless networking system by only permitting access to mobile devices within designated areas.

Abstract: An object location system and method is provided for locating objects. The system includes an RFID reader, an angle calculator, and a distance calculator to determine which of a plurality of zones an object is located in or passing through. An RFID tag is affixed with the object that is to be located. The RFID reader transmits signals to the RFID tag and receives backscatter-modulated signals from the RFID tag at one or more RFID antennas. From those received signals, the angle calculator determines an angle of position of the RFID tag relative to the RFID antenna. From the angle of position the zone in which the object is located is determined.

Abstract: A wheel assembly is provided, particularly for use with a vehicle, for example a scooter or a bicycle and the like, for operation in both eccentric and concentric modes. The wheel rim of the assembly rotatably and concentrically supports a wheel hub thereon. An offset axle is supported on the wheel hub radially spaced from the central axis of the wheel for rotation with the wheel hub relative to the wheel rim about the central axis. The offset axle rotatably connects to the frame of the vehicle. A locking mechanism selectively engages the wheel hub for rotation with the wheel rim in the eccentric mode, while the rim rotates freely about the central axis relative to the rim in the concentric mode. In this arrangement, any variety of simple clutch mechanism between the hub and the rim is effective for converting between the eccentric and concentric modes of operation.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling access to a wireless networking system using RFID tags is provided. The security system and method uses RFID tags to determine the location of mobile computing device. The security system and method selectively allows access to the wireless networking system based on the determined location of the mobile computing device. For example, the security system and method will permit access to the wireless networking system if the mobile computing device is determined to be in an area of permitted access. Conversely, the security system and method will deny access to the wireless networking system if the mobile computing device is determined to be not within an area of permitted access. Thus, the system and method is able to effectively control access to the wireless networking system by only permitting access to mobile devices within designated areas.

Abstract: An object location system and method is provided for locating objects. The system includes an RFID reader, an angle calculator, and a distance calculator to determine which of a plurality of zones an object is located in or passing through. An RFID tag is affixed with the object that is to be located. The RFID reader transmits signals to the RFID tag and receives backscatter-modulated signals from the RFID tag at one or more RFID antennas. From those received signals, the angle calculator determines an angle of position of the RFID tag relative to the RFID antenna. From the angle of position the zone in which the object is located is determined.

Abstract: A method for facilitating a dual-bank filter coefficient RAM designed to switch banks automatically during the vertical blanking interval in a television application. The method and system of the present invention allows a micro controller to program a new set of filter coefficients in the memory bank not currently being used, automatically detect when all the coefficients have been written and then automatically switch banks during the vertical blanking interval in the television application.

Abstract: A method for managing vertical format converter line memories includes writing a number of first input video lines into the VFC line memories, writing an additional video line into the VFC line memories, and reading respective pixels of the first input video lines and the additional input video line from the VFC line memories in parallel. The reading of respective pixels is commenced prior to completion of the writing of the additional video line. A digital video receiving system includes a somewhat similarly configured video processor.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for an inventory transport device having a fixed section and a movable section. The apparatus comprises a RFID reader device mounted on the movable section; and a RFID power device mounted on the fixed section. The RFID power device provides power to the RFID reader device without physical contact.