Abstract: A method for determining the key of an audio signal such as a music track. Portions (106) of the audio signal are analysed (104) to identify (108) a musical note and its associated strength (110) within each portion. Some notes identified in a portion may be ignored (118) to enable notes related to the key to be more readily distinguished. A first note is then determined (124) from the identified musical notes as a function of their respective strengths. From the identified musical notes, at least two further notes are selected (128) as a function of the first note. The key of the audio signal is then determined (130) based on a comparison of the respective strengths of the selected notes.

Abstract: A system 10 which is adapted to receive global positioning signals 14 from a satellite assembly 12 and which determines, displays, and selectively disseminates that error associated with the received signals to selected users at selected locations and at selected times. The system 10 also provides several other applications, including but not limited to the acquisition and selectively display of selective weather information, physical attributes of a facility, such as an airport, time distribution, collection and dissemination of user information as well as allowing one to simulate the performance of a global positioning acquisition and dissemination system. Such a simulation allows a user to dynamically specify the location and movement of signal generating satellites, the location of the various ground or reception stations, and to display certain other attributes or desired system characteristics.

Abstract: A method of providing one or more aspects of an ambient environment comprises receiving a video signal, processing the video signal and controlling ambient light accordingly. A corresponding device and system of devices are described.

Abstract: A method for generating a markup language document comprises accessing a pool of active markup language fragments, processing the fragments using at least one predetermined factor, and generating a markup language document accordingly. In this way, a declarative markup language document is derived, but with content that is effectively dynamic.

Abstract: A method of operating a set of devices, the set for providing a real world experience in accordance with a real world description in the form of an instruction set of a markup language. The method comprises operating the set of devices to provide a real world experience in response to a predetermined event. Such an event may include the receiving of an incoming telephone call or an e-mail.

Abstract: Radar absorbing electrothermal deicing apparatus for use in deicing an airfoil surface comprises: a heater element including a predetermined area pattern of conductive metallic material; and a layer of radar absorbing material disposed over the heater element. In addition, a method of absorbing radar signals in an electrothermal deicer comprises the steps of: disposing an electrothermal deicing element at a surface of an airfoil; and disposing a layer of dielectric material comprising a filler of magnetic material over the electrothermal deicing element.

Abstract: An integrated inductor is formed on an integrated circuit or other substrate. The inductor is formed of a stack of almost totally enclosed rings of conductive material in which each ring has a single gap. Vias connect adjacent rings on opposite sides of their gaps so as to form a coil shaped structure. The inductor has applications in filtering, in an oscillator, in an antenna, combined with an active detection circuit, combined with an electron source, in a microelectromechanical systems or MEMS, or the like. The inductor may be formed in a vertical orientation or in a horizontal orientation. Chemical mechanical polishing may be used for planarizing layers.

Abstract: The invention provides a lighting apparatus comprising a hollow elastomeric body in which are encased a means for receiving electrical power such as battery terminals, and at least one light-emitting means such as an LED. One or more parts of the hollow elastomeric body are translucent, and light from the light-emitting means is transmitted through the translucent parts of the body in use to produce an attractive diffuse lighting effect. The light emitting means are actuable by means of a latch switch embedded within the hollow elastomeric body. In use a user squeezes the exterior surface to latch the switch to cause the apparatus to light, and may then safely handle the apparatus.

Abstract: A system 10 which is adapted to receive global positioning signals 14 from a satellite assembly 12 and which determines, displays, and selectively disseminates that error associated with the received signals to selected users at selected locations and at selected times. The system 10 also provides several other applications, including but not limited to the acquisition and selectively display of selective weather information, physical attributes of a facility, such as an airport, time distribution, collection and dissemination of user information as well as allowing one to simulate the performance of a global positioning acquisition and dissemination system. Such a simulation allows a user to dynamically specify the location and movement of signal generating satellites, the location of the various ground or reception stations, and to display certain other attributes or desired system characteristics.

Abstract: An integrated inductor is formed on an integrated circuit or other substrate. The inductor is formed of a stack of almost totally enclosed rings of conductive material in which each ring has a single gap. Vias connect adjacent rings on opposite sides of their gaps so as to form a coil shaped structure. The inductor has applications in filtering, in an oscillator, in an antenna, combined with an active detection circuit, combined with an electron source, in a microelectromechanial systems or MEMS, or the like. The inductor may be formed in a vertical orientation or in a horizontal orientation. Chemical mechanical polishing may be used for planarizing layers.

Abstract: A system 10 which is adapted to receive global positioning signals 14 from a satellite assembly 12 and which determines, displays, and selectively disseminates that error associated with the received signals to selected users at selected locations and at selected times. The system 10 also provides several other applications, including but not limited to the acquisition and selectively display of selective weather information, physical attributes of a facility, such as an airport, time distribution, collection and dissemination of user information as well as allowing one to simulate the performance of a global positioning acquisition and dissemination system. Such a simulation allows a user to dynamically specify the location and movement of signal generating satellites, the location of the various ground or reception stations, and to display certain other attributes or desired system characteristics.

Abstract: An integrated inductor is formed on an integrated circuit or other substrate. The inductor is formed of a stack of almost totally enclosed rings of conductive material in which each ring has a single gap. Vias connect adjacent rings on opposite sides of their gaps so as to form a coil shaped structure. The inductor has applications in filtering, in an oscillator, in an antenna, combined with an active detection circuit, combined with an electron source, in a microelectromechanical systems or MEMS, or the like. The inductor may be formed in a vertical orientation or in a horizontal orientation. Chemical mechanical polishing may be used for planarizing layers.

Abstract: The invention provides a lighting apparatus comprising a hollow elastomeric body in which are encased a means for receiving electrical power such as battery terminals, and at least one light-emitting means such as an LED. One or more parts of the hollow elastomeric body are translucent, and light from the light-emitting means is transmitted through the translucent parts of the body in use to produce an attractive diffuse lighting effect. The light emitting means are actuable by means of a latch switch embedded within the hollow elastomeric body. In use a user squeezes the exterior surface to latch the switch to cause the apparatus to light, and may then safely handle the apparatus.

Abstract: A velocity detecting radar unit that is easy to operate and to view so as to minimize distraction to the operator, particularly when in use in a moving vehicles includes a spotlight unit having a housing with a lens, a light source within the housing and a control wand pivotally mounting the housing for rotation about an axis and including an elongated tube adapted to extend through the windshield pillar of a vehicle. A radar antenna is mounted in the housing to be movable therewith and has a radar transmitting and receiving end extending from the housing oppositely of the spotlight lens. A display module is adapted to display velocity data and other information and is adjustable mounted to the tube at a location thereon remote from the spotlight housing. Similarly, an input or control module including function switches for providing function commands to a controller for the unit is provided and is adjustable mounted to the tube at a location thereon remote from the housing.

Abstract: A helical antenna (17)is permanently mounted onto the housing (15) of a radio transmitter/receiver, such as a mobile cellular telephone. An elongate antenna (18) is mountable within the housing so as to be movable between a retracted position (FIG. 1) and an extended position (2). The elongate antenna (18) has a conductive portion (18c) arranged to short-circuit the helical antenna (17) when said helical antenna is placed in its extended position.

Abstract: An accurizer is provided for improving the accuracy of handguns by eliminating or lessening the potential misalignment of the barrel from which a projectile is fired and the sights used by the operator to aim at the target. There is provided a barrel having a modified area having an outside surface machined down and threaded. There is further provided a bushing having an outside tapered surface and inside threaded surface. A slide is provided having an inside surface tapered to fit the bushing.

Abstract: A dry mix for use in preparing a stable viscous emulsion with increased preparation tolerance comprising an encapsulated gum, the encapsulant being effective to retard hydration of the gum when manually mixed with an aqueous solution and then an oil, the rate of hydration of the gum and the amount of gum being effective to provide a stable viscous emulsion for at least 24 hours after mixing. The dry mix also comprising an amount of solids effective to obtain a desired viscosity.

Abstract: A motor grader is provided with a unitary circle drawbar and circle mounting structure in which the drawbar is a box-like beam which increases in width from front to rear, with the rearward portions of the beam top and side plates forming the forward part of the circle mounting structure which also serves as an integral circle drive housing that is fully enclosed except for a forward opening through which a driving connection is made with an internal gear on the circle. The rearward part of the circle mounting structure is semi-annular, is a hollow rectangle in cross-section with an external top flange, and has its front end integrally connected to the drive housing with the lower part of which is defines an outwardly open annular channel in which the circle is rotatably supported.

Abstract: An improved support for mounting the grader blade assembly of a motor grader on depending support arms of the motor grader circle. A bearing housing structure which is several times wider than the height of the blade assembly consists of a transverse hollow structural member with integral upright bearing housings at its ends which are substantially wider than and pivoted on the arms so the structure may be tilted. Forwardly open lower jaws in the bearing housings have planar top and rear surfaces and front lower webs which are generally complementary to surfaces of a lower support rail on the blade assembly; and forwardly open upper jaws provide upper and lower front webs and a planar rear surface which are generally complementary to surfaces of an upper support rail on the blade assembly. Working forces are transmitted from the rails through the jaws and bearing housings to the support arms; and vertical forces are transmitted almost exclusively through the lower jaw.