Abstract: A method for configuring a parameter of a configuration device includes receiving a data signal including a sequence of tag-length-value data packets in the configuration device and configuring the parameter according to the sequence of tag-length-value data packets, where the sequence of tag-length-value data packets is configured to define a data object associated with the parameter.

Abstract: A system and method for determining the geolocation of autonomous mobile appliances emitting analog waveforms is disclosed. More specifically, the inventive system and method is used to geolocate FM analog signals such as those used in the AMPS cellular radio air standard by using a time difference of arrival (“TDOA”) approach. The inventive system and method uses a novel approach to minimize the amount of data sent between location sensors and the central location processor comprising adaptive signal combining from N channel to a single channel, FM demodulation to reduce bandwidth, Fourier transformation for signal compression, and segmentation of the location sensors into primary and secondary modes to allow for parallel processing to ease the computational burden on the central location processor.

Abstract: A storage device for the preservation of oxidizable materials is provided. The storage device includes a storage chamber enclosing a storage space where oxidizable materials may be placed and a differentially permeable membrane. The differentially permeable membrane allows at least one selected gas to pass therethrough while inhibiting at least oxygen from passing therethrough. The differentially permeable membrane is in fluid communication with the storage chamber such that the at least one selected gas is allowed to pass through the differentially permeable membrane flows into the storage chamber. An air mover, preferably a compressor, feeds gases to the differentially permeable membrane. A cooling element is provided for cooling the temperature within the storage chamber below that of the ambient temperature. The level of oxygen within the storage chamber is thus reduced relative to the level of oxygen in the atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated structures containing degradative enzymes produced from a marine organism. The enzymes produced are based on the carbon source upon which the marine organism is growing. The enzymes are found in structures that can be isolated such that the degradative enzymes are easily harvested.

Abstract: A storage device for the preservation of oxidizable materials includes a storage chamber enclosing a storage space adapted to receive oxidizable materials for storage therein. The storage device also includes a zeolite chamber having a zeolite therein, the zeolite chamber allowing at least one selected gas to pass therethrough while inhibiting at least oxygen from passing therethrough. The zeolite chamber is in fluid communication with the storage chamber such that the at least one selected gas allowed to pass through the zeolite chamber flows into the storage chamber. An air mover feeds gases to the zeolite chamber, and the level of oxygen within the storage chamber is reduced relative to the level of oxygen in the atmosphere.

Abstract: A storage device for the preservation of oxidizable materials is provided. The storage device includes a storage chamber enclosing a storage space where oxidizable materials may be placed and a differentially permeable membrane. The differentially permeable membrane allows at least one selected gas to pass therethrough while inhibiting at least oxygen from passing therethrough. The differentially permeable membrane is in fluid communication with the storage chamber such that the at least one selected gas is allowed to pass through the differentially permeable membrane flows into the storage chamber. An air mover, preferably a compressor, feeds gases to the differentially permeable membrane. A cooling element is provided for cooling the temperature within the storage chamber below that of the ambient temperature. The level of oxygen within the storage chamber is thus reduced relative to the level of oxygen in the atmosphere.

Abstract: A storage device for the preservation of oxidizable materials is provided. The storage device includes a storage chamber enclosing a storage space where oxidizable materials may be placed, the storage chamber having at least one fluid passage therethrough from the storage space to atmosphere. At least one differentially permeable membrane is disposed within at least one of the fluid passages, the differentially permeable membrane allowing at least one selected gas to pass therethrough while inhibiting at least one other selected gas from passing therethrough. An evacuator evacuates oxygen from within the storage chamber through at least one of the fluid passages to the atmosphere such that the level of oxygen within the storage chamber is reduced relative to the level of oxygen in the atmosphere.

Abstract: A system and method for determining the geolocation of autonomous mobile appliances emitting analog waveforms is disclosed. More specifically, the inventive system and method is used to geolocate FM analog signals such as those used in the AMPS cellular radio air standard by using a time difference of arrival (“TDOA”) approach. The inventive system and method uses a novel approach to minimize the amount of data sent between location sensors and the central location processor comprising adaptive signal combining from N channel to a single channel, FM demodulation to reduce bandwidth, Fourier transformation for signal compression, and segmentation of the location sensors into primary and secondary modes to allow for parallel processing to ease the computational burden on the central location processor.

Abstract: A system and method for determining the positioning of mobile-appliance location determining sensors in a mobile-appliance communications network by estimating the positioning accuracy of the sensors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cost-effective and convenient storage device which allows for the extended storage of all types of oxidizable materials, including foodstuffs such as fruits and vegetables; nonfoodstuffs such as plants, flowers, paper, cloth and leather; and inorganic materials such as oxidizable metals. The stored items are preserved solely through a reduction in air pressure, without a reduction of temperature, or the active addition and disposal of gases. This reduced-pressure storage allows stored foodstuffs to preserve their original taste without hardening, and organic nonfoodstuffs to be preserved without water condensation. Additionally, an optional step of humidifying the internal storage environment by means of a vessel inside or attached to the storage chamber and which delivers water vapor is provided.

Abstract: Terpolymers of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and either perfluoro(propyl vinyl ether) or perfluoro(ethyl vinyl ether) are described which are prepared by polymerizing the monomers in the presence of a chlorofluoroalkane or chlorofluorohydroalkane solvent and a chain transfer agent and an initiator in either an aqueous or nonaqueous medium. The terpolymers are useful as films, fibers or tubes.