Abstract: A method of handling cookies defines a scope attribute, which is in addition to a domain attribute and path attribute. The method allocates separate storage areas for cookies according to identified scopes and a global storage area for cookies with unidentified scopes. The method determines if a cookie received with a response includes an identified scope. If so, the method stores the cookie in the storage area allocated to the identified scope of the cookie. If the cookie has an unidentified scope, the method stores the cookie in the global storage area. The method determines a scope, domain and path for an outgoing request. The method retrieves and attaches to the outgoing request cookies from the global storage area having the determined domain and path.

Abstract: A composite repair system and method for assisting in the repair of a cured composite part in which a damaged portion has been cut out and removed, exposing a plurality of composite plies and their corresponding composite ply edges. The composite repair system may comprise a light source to illuminate the ply edges, an image capturing device to obtain an image of the ply edges, and a computing device for processing the image of the ply edges and creating a map of the ply edges based on the image. The map may be used to manufacture filler plies having peripheral edges shaped to correspond with the composite ply edges for replacing the damaged portion of the composite part.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system to be performed by a WSRP consumer portal server for accessing a remote network resource addressed by a respective resource URL in a web portal infrastructure comprising at least a WSRP Consumer Portal connectable to a client Browser requesting the remote network resource, and a remote communication partner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of network computing, and in particular to Web contents accessible via a Portal. It particularly relates to a method and system for controlling the layout of markup fragments of a plurality of Portlets (120) aggregated in web pages of a web Portal. In order to provide a method with improved flexibility for the administration of a Portal which allows to generate a consistent look and feel in a Portal, it is proposed that a) a Portal control component provides a template means (400) to said Portlets (120), b) wherein the template means (400) comprises a layout specification for GUI-elements to be generated by the Portlets (120), and c) wherein the Portlets (120) generate a markup code according to prescriptions comprised of said template means (400).

Abstract: A method and respective system for adapting the user-visible structure of a portal to the needs of a user, wherein the portal structure is stored in a content model, wherein a user interface component is provided for controlling the layout of the plurality of pages rendered at said portal, and wherein a model management component comprises the functionality for performing persistent content model modifications.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for the operation of a threat management facility, wherein the threat management facility may provide for a plurality of computer asset protection services to a corporate computer network. The threat management facility may provide a policy management service as one of the plurality of protection services, wherein the policy management service may be adapted to provide corporate policy updates to a plurality of computer facilities associated with the corporate computer network. In addition, the corporate policy updates, and a related corporate policy, may relate to the acceptability of an operation of a computer application.

Abstract: For an air-operated disc brake there is provided an internal brake actuator stroke indicator which provides an indication, readily ascertained from outside the brake caliper, of the amount of actuator stroke remaining in a disc brake apparatus before a remaining available actuator stroke limit is reached. In one embodiment, the stroke indicator is a mechanical device, readable through a sight glass in a caliper port, coupled to the brake actuator in a manner which results in rotary motion of the indicator when the brake actuator is displaced through its stroke. Alternatively, the indicator may be a rotary sensor such as an electrical potentiometer coupled to the actuator, where the potentiometer sends an electrical signal indicative of the actuator stroke to an external display, such as a remote actuator stroke display at a vehicle operator's position.

Abstract: Apparatus for and methods of inspection using laser beam induced alteration are provided. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes a laser scanning microscope for directing a laser beam at a circuit structure and a source for biasing and thereby establishing a power condition in the circuit structure. A detection circuit is provided for detecting a change in the power condition in response to illumination of the circuit structure by the laser beam and generating a first output signal based on the detected change. A signal processor is provided for processing the first output signal and generating a second output signal based thereon. A control system is operable to scan the laser beam according to a pattern that has a plurality of pixel locations, whereby the laser beam may be moved to a given pixel location and allowed to dwell there for a selected time before being moved to another pixel location.

Abstract: The invention involves a refinement to conventional data transmission over packet networks (e.g. IP). Conventionally, multimedia streaming systems use either a reliable protocol (e.g. TCP) or an unreliable protocol (e.g. UDP) for the media transmission. Each method has its own benefits. Using a reliable protocol ensures that all the packets arrive at the receiver, but this does require more bandwidth due to protocol overheads and it introduces more delay. An unreliable protocol is lightweight and faster although the data stream may be subjected to packet loss. In the present invention a combination of both protocols is used, where an unreliable protocol is employed initially followed by a reliable protocol at the end of the media clip. The unreliable protocol is used for the low delay transmission of packets while the reliable protocol at the end is used for the transmission of packets that were initially lost.

Abstract: A process and pharmaceutical composition containing a dry granulated, preferably roller compacted, combination of cellulosic ether fiber and a binder is provided. The dry granulated combination of this invention may be combined with conventional disintegrants and other optional excipients, and compressed to provide rapidly disintegrating tablets.

Abstract: A test fixture having an adjustable capacitance (10) and a method for testing a semiconductor component using the test fixture (10). The test fixture (10) includes a loadboard (12) having a semiconductor component receiving area (14), and a power supply input terminal (16) capable of receiving an unbuffered constant current bias signal from a power supply (18). A semiconductor component is coupled to the semiconductor component receiving area (14). A switched capacitor network (21) mounted on the test fixture (10) is configured so that a desired load capacitance is coupled to the power supply input terminal (16) when the semiconductor component is initialized. Then the switched capacitor network (21) is configured so that substantially zero capacitance is coupled to the power supply input terminal. Power supply voltage fluctuations are mapped while the semiconductor component is biased with the power supply and receiving a voltage alteration signal from a laser.

Abstract: A method and apparatus mechanism for testing data processing devices are implemented. The test mechanism isolates critical paths by correlating a scanning microscope image with a selected speed path failure. A trigger signal having a preselected value is generated at the start of each pattern vector. The sweep of the scanning microscope is controlled by a computer, which also receives and processes the image signals returned from the microscope. The value of the trigger signal is correlated with a set of pattern lines being driven on the DUT. The trigger is either asserted or negated depending the detection of a pattern line failure and the particular line that failed. In response to the detection of the particular speed path failure being characterized, and the trigger signal, the control computer overlays a mask on the image of the device under test (DUT).

Abstract: A method for and an electronic device circuit board having a contact and an integrated circuit chip of a given physical geometry, the chip having a lead electrically connected in hot-soldered relation to the contact, the chip having a protective composition congruent therewith and adhering thereto, the composition being a resin having thermostatic crystalline polymer chain portions and thermodynamic polymer chain portions, the thermodynamic polymer chain portions being present in such proportion that they expansively absorb the heat of the hot solder connection in preference to the thermostatic crystalline polymer chain portions. The protective composition remains congruent with and adheres to the physical geometry of the chip through a soldering cycle.

Abstract: A multi-section enclosure adapted to support an artificial environment for growing plants. Vertical edges of opaque and transparent wall sections interlock with one another and horizontal edges mount to formed channels at a domed cover and support base. A sliding door cooperates with slide spacers fitted about an opening at the transparent wall. A plurality of hangers are suspended from a transparent divider panel which separates an internal illumination source and reflector from a growing space. Slide shutters mounted to vent apertures at the divider and cover cooperate with a fan at one of the divider apertures to control internal air circulation and temperature within the growing space. The spaced door and cover vent control make-up and exhaust air flow.

Abstract: Method, composition and structure are provided for tooth restorations comprising a urethane polymer having a crystalline polymer phase distributed in a noncrystalline polymer phase by virtue of differential reactivity of the urethane forming reagents.

Abstract: A cart for storing and transporting granular material comprises a storage bin having sidewalls which converge inwardly and downwardly to a trough and a sump. The trough extends across a portion of the bottom of the storage bin and opens into the sump which extends at least partially below the trough. A drag auger is rotatably secured in the trough. An unloading auger assembly is secured to the storage bin and extends from the sump, upward along the front left corner of the bin and therebeyond. A lower portion of an auger of the auger assembly extends into the sump. Grain stored in the bin flows by gravity into the sump where it is advanced out of the bin by the unloading auger assembly. The drag auger may be independently engaged to advance grain to the sump which would not otherwise advance to the sump by gravity feed alone.

Abstract: Composition and method for a conductive interconnection composition in bonding relation with electronic components including combining and upon combining expressing from a mix tip onto conductive portions of electronic components a silver filled first side urethane resin precursor comprising an aliphatic isocyanato reagent and a silver filled second side urethane resin precursor comprising a polyol reagent immediately reactive with the first side precursor isocyanato reagent, the silver being present in the composition in an amount sufficient to conduct electricity to and from the electronic components.

Abstract: A grain cart is equipped with a lower and an upper discharge chute. Within each chute, a discharge auger is positioned to move grain or other particulate agricultural products up the chute. The cart includes a bin with four sides, each of which slopes toward the bottom center of the bin. An intake opening for the lower chute is positioned in the bottom center of the bin. The lower discharge chute extends from the bottom center of the bin and upward at an angle to a first discharge opening where grain is discharged from the lower chute into a sleeve which extends downward at an angle and which connects with an intake opening of the upper chute. The upper chute is rotatable about the sleeve and extends outward therefrom to a second discharge opening.

Abstract: Circuit board devices are provided based on use of high temperature superconducting ceramic polymers comprising high temperature superconducting ceramic powders distributed in electrically insulative organic polymers which are thermosetting by reaction of a two-part liquid mixture or by catalytic or photoinitiation of a one-part liquid. The ceramic domains transmit their superconductivity across the insulating barriers of organic polymers enabling formation of superconductive lines and superconducting bonds to electronic devices to be adhered to circuit boards, and providing superconducting circuitry.