Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a new fiber optic position indicator. More particularly, the invention encompasses a fiber optic position indicator that uses liquid/air light transmission. A method for making such a fiber optic position indicator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system to have network web servers that provide services to pass on the unit costs for each of the services and to have the web client computer track the usage of each service, maintain an up to date summary of each service from each provider and to periodically summarize all of the charges. The computed charge are reconciled with the bills from the providers of service, then the payments are sent after reconciliation. Any discrepancy between computed charges and billed charges may be paid at the computed totals with an explanation attached.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for processing a hypertext markup language (HTML) source file stored in a server processor. The processing is performed by a browser program in a client processor. The server processor and client may communicate with each other across a communications network, which may be the Internet. The HTML source file may define a web page in the worldwide web. The browser, in the client processor, processes the source file to generate an output display. A region within the output display is selected using a pointing device, such as a mouse, track ball, or the like. The region includes less than the whole output display. The region includes information, which may include text, a list, a table, or a graphic. Information that is displayed within the region is identified by the client processor. The client processor identifies a portion of the source file from which the information displayed within the region is generated. The portion is less than the whole source file.

Abstract: A new uniform resource locator (URL) of file system attachment (FSA) is created on a web browser. The new URL combines features of the URLs of HTTP and "file". The new URL first attempts to attach the file system where the data is stored. If the client has access to the data base or the data storage where the requested information is stored, then the web server may be bypassed by using the URL of "file" and use of the server is not required. If the client does not receive access to the data base or the data storage where the requested information is stored, then the URL of FSA will act like the standard URL of HTTP and access data through the server.

Abstract: A system and process for providing passwords from a client computer to different servers, databases and applications and other services accessed on and inter- or intra-net. A program storage device has a reference table having a listing of a plurality of services accessible on an inter- or intra-net, a real password associated with each of the services, a variable name for the real password used by each of the services to enter the real password associated therewith, and a virtual password corresponding to a desired group of the services and associated real passwords. A desired service listed on the desired group of services in the reference table is selected for access and the virtual password corresponding to the desired group of services is entered to begin access.

Abstract: A process for identifying and capturing text comprising the steps of identifying delimiters in the text, selecting delimiters from the identified delimiters to be delimiters to the left and right of the selected text, indicating only one character of the text between the left and right delimiters, and automatically blocking and capturing the text having the indicated character. In an alternate embodiment, the process comprises the steps of identifying delimiters in the text that are to the left and to the right of a cursor and identifying the position of the delimiters relative to the cursor, specifying at least one particular delimiter position relative to the cursor, indicating only one character of the text between the cursor and the specified delimiter position, and automatically blocking and capturing the text having the indicated character.

Abstract: A process and system for effecting addition and/or subtraction any two symbols having any number of characters and in any base with full precision and without first converting to a common base. Regardless of the quantity of characters of each symbol, the speed of execution remains almost constant per character. The process and system of the present invention does not require the use of floating point notation. Furthermore, the process and system of the present invention does not require or use standard mathematical algorithms, addition or subtraction tables, or exponentiation.

Abstract: A process for a virtual windows desktop system visually organizing multiple computer application objects on a computer screen comprising the steps of: 1) providing for a virtual display with application objects arranged thereon and having a virtual area larger than the screen when the application objects are resolvable on the screen; 2) providing for a physical display for displaying the application objects; 3) locating the physical display at a position corresponding to at least one of the application objects on the virtual display; 4) viewing the application object through the physical display; and 5) moving the physical display or a larger group of application objects in one single, continuous movement or one discreet movement anywhere on the virtual display. The process extends the windows work area within the virtual display area, beyond the physical limitations of the system's display devices.

Abstract: A process and system for effecting addition and/or subtraction any two symbols having any number of characters and in any base with full precision and without first converting to a common base. Regardless of the quantity of characters of each symbol, the speed of execution remains almost constant per character. The process and system of the present invention does not require the use of floating point notation. Furthermore, the process and system of the present invention does not require or use standard mathematical algorithms, addition or subtraction tables, or exponentiation.

Abstract: A front end is provided for an access controller for controlling access to a shared resource in a data processing system to contain a processed master list, in text form, of users to which access will be granted. The list of users may be edited by a simple editor or word processor. commands to the access controller are generated based upon a comparison of the processed master list and the edited master list. By storing access commands in the front end for the access controller, transparency of the access controller is provided to both users and the system authorization administrator.

Abstract: A data processing system has display means with a display screen requiring a screen display instruction with each line of textual comments in a file to be displayed on the screen and means for associating comments to be presented on the display screen of a data processing machine with programming data in a sequential format, with means for designating the comments by a label placed before the commencement of the comments. Means are provided for interpreting the label to insert print display command indicia associated with the textual comments for printing the comments upon the display screen. The label is interpreted by means of an external program.

Abstract: A database system and application for facilitating comparison of data between manufacturing lines or other business processes which are geographically separated or distributed includes a storage arrangement in which data from remote locations is shadowed and can be updated as necessary only from remote locations. The Intersite Line Comparison system (ILC) also controls the invoking of other applications in a manner which is transparent to the user and dynamically builds data comparisons in desired formats under user-friendly, menu-driven control. Automatic data conversion, including tables of equivalent groups of operations at different sites is provided to facilitate meaningful comparison of data from different sites.

Abstract: An improved file access controller for a data processing system, and a method for the use thereof, and more particularly, an improved front end system for a file access control system, is described. The improvement is particularly useful for security audits and system maintenance of the file access controller.

Abstract: This invention is an improved method and apparatus for applying fluids onto a selected area of a component. The method uses a thin film or membrane formed by placing a forming tool in the fluid to be applied. A thin film or membrane is formed across the forming tool, which is analogous to a soap bubble formed across a bubble wand dipped into a soap bubble solution. The thin film is brought into contact with the area of the component to be coated thereby resulting in the transfer of the thin film onto the component and a variation of the thin fluid film or membrane forming tool that allows for a continuous feed application.