Abstract: The present invention is directed to icons used to represent properties in a real-estate market information system. The icons of the present invention provide additional information about the property associated with the icon when displayed on a digital map.

Abstract: A search and retrieval system includes a data terminal which displays icons representing properties in a given real-estate market on a digital map. The icons are selectable so that, when selected, information derived from an MLS or other database are displayed in association with the map. In one embodiment, the data terminal is equipped with a GPS receiver and data-enabled mobile phone. The GPS receiver receives location data which is used by a processor to display an icon representing a current location of the terminal within the map. The data-enabled phone links the terminal to a remote server or database of property information, which may also be displayed when property icons are selected on the map. The property information may include media (e.g., bitmap) data that provide a visual depiction of the property icons selected. By integrating all of these digital sources of information on one terminal, the efficiency and accuracy of the property buying experience is significantly enhanced.

Abstract: A noise reduction hood for attenuating the acoustic noise of cooling fans emanating from an electronic enclosure. The hood is comprised of a base that is constructed and arranged to be supported on the enclosure. The base has an air duct that is adapted to pass air therethrough in a first direction, and includes at least one noise reduction panel disposed in the air duct to attenuate acoustic noise emanating from the enclosure. In one embodiment, the noise reduction panel divides the air duct into a plurality of acoustical flow passages extending through the base. In another embodiment, the hood includes a cover, which may be detachable, that is adapted to divert the air from the first direction to a second direction. In a further embodiment, the hood includes a rim extending from the base for surrounding a portion of the enclosure to secure the hood to the enclosure. The hood may include a plurality of interlocking panels that are arranged in a grid pattern to form an array of acoustical flow passages.

Abstract: A reading machine includes computer program residing on a computer readable medium operable with an operating system that permits the production of windows on a display. The program has instructions for causing a computer to provide a first user selected call a first user selected routine in response to a user selecting a first word that the user seeks assistance in understanding and produce a text file for the first selected word comprised of data that assists the user call. An operating system routine commands the operating system to create a new window on the display and fill the new window on the display with the information contained in the text file. A second user selected call to a user selected routine can be provided for word that the user seeks assistance in understanding to provide a recursive enrichment feature.