Abstract: The present invention relates to the control and operation of wireless communication devices and systems compatible with cellular telephones and other devices, and particularly to improvements in the functionality of those devices for use in conjunction with a variety of sports and recreational activities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the control and operation of wireless communication devices and systems compatible with cellular telephones and other devices, and particularly to improvements in the functionality of those devices for use in conjunction with a variety of sports and recreational activities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the control and operation of cellular telephones and other electronic devices, and particularly to improvements in the functionality of those devices for use in conjunction with a variety of sports and recreational activities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the control and operation of cellular telephones and other electronic devices, and particularly to improvements in the functionality of those devices for use in conjunction with a variety of sports and recreational activities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the control and operation of cellular telephones and other portable electronic devices, and particularly to improvements in the functionality of those devices for use in conjunction with a variety of sports and recreational activities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods to permit control and operation of an electronic device while participating in another activity, including a variety of sports and recreational activities. A control device, breakaway connector, and one or more speakers and microphones are provided and configured to enhance the ability of users to answer or end telephone calls or start, stop, or resume audio output to the speakers while a user is in motion or wearing gloves that would render the use of conventional call answer buttons difficult or impossible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods to permit control and operation of an electronic device while participating in another activity, including a variety of sports and recreational activities. A control device, breakaway connector, and one or more speakers and microphones are provided and configured to enhance the ability of users to answer or end telephone calls or start, stop, or resume audio output to the speakers while a user is in motion or wearing gloves that would render the use of conventional call answer buttons difficult or impossible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method to permit control and operation of an electronic device while participating in another activity, including a variety of sports and recreational activities. A fabric helmet liner, one or more speakers, a microphone, a breakaway connector, and a slap switch are provided and configured to enhance the ability of users to answer or end telephone calls or start, stop, or resume audio output t the speakers while a user is in motion or wearing gloves that would render the use of conventional call answer buttons difficult or impossible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the control and operation of cellular telephones and other portable electronic devices, and particularly to improvements in the functionality of those devices for use in conjunction with a variety of sports and recreational activities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method to permit control and operation of an electronic device while participating in another activity, including a variety of sports and recreational activities. A fabric helmet liner, one or more speakers, a microphone, a breakaway connector, and a slap switch are provided and configured to enhance the ability of users to answer or end telephone calls or start, stop, or resume audio output t the speakers while a user is in motion or wearing gloves that would render the use of conventional call answer buttons difficult or impossible.

Abstract: A Sports MusiCom headset (10) adapted for use with cellular telephones comprises at least one speaker (28) and microphone (30) mounted within helmet liner (20) suitable for use in conjunction with a variety of sports and recreational activities. Speaker (28) and microphone (30) are held in place by detachable fastening means, e.g. a hook and loop fastening system, or stretchable fabric, so they may be removed to wash helmet liner (20). Chin strap (32) is also held in place by detachable fastening means or stretchable fabric. Microphone (30) is contained within a pocket of chin strap (32) so as to rest microphone (30) against the wearer's throat, thereby minimizing disturbances from external sources, such as wind. Slap switch (60) is a relatively large (ideally, four square inch) call answer button that allows easy answering of telephone calls, even if the wearer is in motion or wearing gloves that would render the operation of prior art call answer buttons difficult or impossible.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the effectiveness of an educational institution. A rules engine receives a request to manage an academic plan of a student from a user access device. The rules engine accesses a datastore and selects data based on the request that are indicative of the standing of the student with the educational institution at a point in time. The rules engine also selecting rules stored in a datastore based on the request. The rules engine applies the selected rules to the selected data to determine whether to grant the request. The data stored in the first memory are updated when the request is granted.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the effectiveness of an educational institution. Means are provided for establishing a relationship between educational institution and a student wherein the student's progress is monitored from registration through and beyond graduation. Monitoring means allow the student's progress to be measured and the student's need for support and attention to be determined. Additional means permit an administrator of an educational institution to measure the effectiveness of an educational institution's program and to determine prospectively the resources needed to meet student commitments.

Abstract: An automated information search, retrieval and reporting system, and more particularly, a system designed for the historical backtesting of financial market positions, for example, the simulation of the execution of derivative trading strategies. A user accesses data in a market information database via user interface by submitting queries in a near natural language format that define a desired derivative trading strategy with respect to one or more tradable securities. Historical daily price information about securities and derivatives are gathered and combined in a single location. Derivative relative data is created from the historical information and stored as a continuous historical series, wherein the derivative relative data is derived from each derivative's relative position to the underlying instrument with respect to price and date information.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the effectiveness of an educational institution. Means are provided for establishing a relationship between educational institution and a student wherein the student's progress is monitored from registration through and beyond graduation. Monitoring means allow the student's progress to be measured and the student's need for support and attention to be determined. Additional means permit an administrator of an educational institution to measure the effectiveness of an educational institution's program and to determine prospectively the resources needed to meet student commitments.

Abstract: A cable clamp includes at least two elements which, preferably are interference-fittable together by way of male and female members. The cable clamp may also have on one or more of the elements, a ratchet mechanism on a surface which abuts against the face of a second cable clamp positioned against the first cable clamp. The ratchet mechanism allows the first and second cable clamps to be positioned relative to one another in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A cable clamp comprising at least two elements which, preferably are interference-fittable together by way of male and female members. The cable clamp may also have on one or more of the elements, a ratchet mechanism on a surface which abuts against a face of a second cable clamp positioned against the first cable clamp. The ratchet mechanism allows the first and second cable clamps to be positioned relative to one another in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A cruciform internal combustion reciprocating engine characterized by two right angularly related pairs of axially spaced cylinders with related piston units including pairs of axially aligned, axially spaced pistons, each piston is engaged in one of the cylinders. The pistons of each unit are rigidly connected by an elongate yoke. A crank shaft has an eccentric crank pin at right angle to the axes of and positioned between the cylinders of the pairs of cylinders. A double isosceles sliding block linkage motion-translating mechanism drivingly couples the crank pin and the yokes and includes a twin eccentric disc driver rotatably carried by the crank pin with the discs thereof rotatably engaged with the yokes. The pistons of the piston units include elongate annular bearing sleeves in rotary bearing engagement about the pistons and in linear sliding and rotary bearing engagement with the bores of related cylinders.