Abstract: A backup system stores configuration data for several interdependent systems in a single backup store. As the systems are being configured and when changes are made to the systems, the backup store is updated with the change. The systems may be configured with each system having a designated role. During a restore operation, an otherwise unallocated system may assume a particular role and use the configuration logic defined for the role that may be taken from the backup store. The system may perform the restore in conjunction with the other systems and the interdependencies with the systems.

Abstract: A search system may include searches performed on remotely hosted services that may be indexed and queried by an aggregated search tool. The search tool may aggregate desktop searches and internet searches with searches of remotely hosted services into a single set of results. Remotely hosted services may include databases and other services that are hosted over the Internet but may be privately available to a user. Examples of remotely hosted services may include shared directories, customer resource management systems, project management tools, accounting systems, and other remote services. In some embodiments, a search index created from the remote service may be stored locally or on a server.

Abstract: A health monitoring and control system for computing devices has a monitoring agent operable on a monitored device that detects status items and transmits the status items to a central system. The central system may log the status items, determine if one or more of the items are out of bounds, and alert a remote device. The remote device may be able to establish an interactive connection with the central system, determine status of the monitored device, and issue commands that are transferred to the monitoring agent on the monitored device. The monitoring agent may be able to execute the commands to adjust settings, perform operations, or other actions to address one or more status items.

Abstract: A management system for a computer service may have a single set of interfaces through which a local or remote version of the service may be administered. The management system may include a discovery system that determines if a service is provided through a local or remote host and uses the appropriate routines or connections to perform each administrative task. The management system may include a single set of console interfaces, wizards or sequential interactive interfaces, dialog boxes, or other user interface mechanisms that may be used to control a local or remote version of a service.

Abstract: A restore system may perform a two staged restore operation. The first operation may restore system state and basic operational data to a system sufficient that the system may begin performing a set of basic operations. The second operation may restore secondary data over a period of time while the system is at least partially operational. The system state and basic operational data may be identified and backed up in a separate operation than the secondary data, or may be extracted from a backup volume of the system. The system state restore may be performed by installing a base set of data or applications and injecting specific system state information.

Abstract: A system (1) for issuing parking permits in pay-for-parking zones, for example, permits for short-term street parking in local authority areas comprises a central control terminal (2) which controls operation of the system. Clients wishing to avail of the system (1) obtain a visual display device (3) for mounting in his or her motor vehicle for displaying the expiry time of the parking permit, and register with the system (1). The central control terminal (2) is controlled by a computer (7) and each client of the system is identified by his or her mobile telephone number, which is cross-referenced with an address code of the visual display device (3) in an ID memory (8) of the central control terminal (2). Each client of the system, in general, maintains a positive credit balance in his or her account in an account memory (14) of the central control terminal (2).

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for controlling the hydrate mix of a compound, or a composition comprising the compound, the compound being capable of forming a plurality of hydration forms of differing stability and also of dissolution to give a solution that, when frozen below the eutectic point, is a eutectic mixture. This invention further relates to disodium salt of fosfluconazole in the form of its trihydrate, its hexahydrate, or as a mixture of tri- and hexahydrates.

Abstract: An energy discrimination radiography system includes at least one radiation source configured to alternately irradiate a component with radiation characterized by at least two energy spectra, where the component has a number of constituents. At least one radiation detector is configured to receive radiation passing through the component and a computer is operationally coupled to the detector. The computer is configured to receive data corresponding to each of the energy spectra for a scan of the component, process the data to generate a multi-energy data set, and decompose the multi-energy data set to generate material characterization images in substantially real time. A method for inspecting the component includes irradiating the component, receiving a data stream of energy discriminated data, processing the energy discriminated data, to generate a multi-energy data set, and decomposing the multi-energy data set, to generate material characterization images in substantially real time.

Abstract: An imaging system for dynamically optimizing an image is provided. The imaging system includes a source of radiation, and a detector assembly configured to generate an image signal based on an incidence of radiation on a scintillator assembly. At least one or more properties of the generated image signal are determined from the incidence of radiation on the detector assembly. The one or more properties of the image signal may also be determined from one or more detector operational parameters. The imaging system also includes a detector adjustment circuitry that is configured to adjust the one or more detector operational parameters based on the generated image signal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for controlling the hydrate mix of a compound, or a composition comprising the compound, the compound being capable of forming a plurality of hydration forms of differing stability and also of dissolution to give a solution that, when frozen below the eutectic point, is a eutectic mixture. This invention further relates to disodium salt of fosfluconazole in the form of its trihydrate, its hexahydrate, or as a mixture of tri- and hexahydrates.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates to a process for the preparation of (7-(3-carboxyphenyl)-4-chloroisoquinolin-1-yl)guanidine (I), intermediates thereto and new forms and formulations thereof, including the zwitterion monohydrate of (I), suitable for pharmaceutical use.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates to a process for the preparation of (7-(3-carboxyphenyl)-4-chloroisoquinolin-1-yl)guanidine (I), intermediates thereto and new forms and formulations thereof, including the zwitterion monohydrate of (I), suitable for pharmaceutical use.

Abstract: A child's feeding bowl which encourages a child to eat by playing a game of chance. The bowl includes separate food compartments for the food and for example a dice is tossed to chose the compartment that can be eaten out of. Other game playing devices can also be used such as a rotating indicator similar to a roulette wheel indicator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compositions comprising at least one aqueous polymer dispersion wherein the polymer has carbonyl or oxirane groups (component a)) and at least one compound with at least two NH2 groups per molecule as sealing or coating compositions, especially for substrates with a hydrophobic surface. The present invention further relates to coating compositions containing such binder formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coating substrates, especially those with a hydrophobic surface, in which the substrate to be coated is coated with a coating composition whose binder is a formulation comprising an aqueous polymer dispersion in which the polymer has carbonyl or oxirane groups (component a)), and at least one compound having at least two NH.sub.2 groups per molecule, is applied to the substrate to be coated ?sic!. It also relates to coating compositions including such binder formulations, and furthermore to a method of sealing using a sealing composition including such formulations as its binder.

Abstract: Latex may be extended with up to about 40% by weight of an emulsion of asphalt, bitumen or coal tar. The extended latex is useful in adhering scrim to carpet or in the manufacture of attached foamed carpet backing.