Abstract: Methods for making thin-films on semiconductor substrates, which may be patterned using EUV, include: depositing the organometallic polymer-like material onto the surface of the semiconductor substrate, exposing the surface to EUV to form a pattern, and developing the pattern for later transfer to underlying layers. The depositing operations may be performed by chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and ALD with a CVD component, such as a discontinuous, ALD-like process in which metal precursors and counter-reactants are separated in either time or space.

Abstract: In an aspect, a cockpit assembly is presented. A cockpit assembly includes at least a door. A cockpit assembly includes an inceptor stick. An inceptor stick includes a sheath movably connected thereon. An inceptor stick includes an actuator communicatively connected to a sheath. An actuator is configured to move a sheath between at least a door of a cockpit and an inceptor stick.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are provided for bonus game play from an off-site location. A game is played by receiving a purchase request for a wager from a user at a first client terminal before a game play has begun; determining results of the wager before the game play has begun; storing the results of the wager in a database before the game play has begun; adjusting an account of the user based on the results of the wager before the game play has begun; receiving from a second client terminal during the game play a request to reveal the results of the wager; determining whether a bonus round should be played; sending at least partial results of the wager to the second client terminal during the game play; and continuing the bonus round until a full value associated with the results has been reached.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture are disclosed that comprise receiving, from one or more client terminals, two or more purchase requests, wherein each of the purchase requests identifies a wager for one or more multi-player games. A wager result is then determined for each wager at the time of purchase and stored in a database. Once all the wagers for an instance of a game are received, an outcome, such as a set of cards, is determined for each player and, if appropriate, the house (the host of the game). The outcome for each player is based on the previously determined wager result(s) and the type of game played. The outcome(s) are then stored with the wager(s) and wager result(s) in a transaction history file corresponding to each of the game's patrons (players) and in a game status file.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for notifying individuals of the arrival and/or departure of public transportation vehicles. According to one aspect of the invention, one or more persons are notified regarding the location of a transportation vehicle. A subscription request is received from the one or more persons to receive a notification about the location of the transportation vehicle. The transportation vehicle is monitored to determine if one or more predefined notification events occur and a notification is sent if the predefined notification events occur. The predefined notification events comprise a predefined distance or time of the transportation vehicle from a predefined location. The subscription service is optionally fee-based.

Abstract: An effective means of promoting and enforcing responsible gaming activity on an individual basis is disclosed. A wide area network of gaming terminals is utilized, and does not require the gaming terminals to be centrally monitored or controlled. Eligible players register with the Gaming Authority using proof of age and identity resulting in the issuance of a unique personal device which the player must use to enable a gaming machine. The gaming terminals are equipped with a fitment containing the appropriate hardware and software to monitor and control game play. The fitment includes an identification verifier and a receiver for the unique personal device. The fitments are adaptable to fit into various gaming devices manufactured by providers in the industry.

Abstract: A method and system for reviewing and managing insurance estimates and images. The system includes electronic storage system that can track changes to the insurance estimates, a review station that allows a reviewer to review the estimates and potentially make changes to the estimates. Optionally the system and method also comprise reinspection of the insured property and the ability for the reinspector to make changes to the insurance estimate.

Abstract: A stop for holding a normally vertically oriented vehicle license plate mounting bracket in a substantially horizontal position against spring pressure to provide access to the gasoline tank inlet of the vehicle. The stop includes a flat "U"-shaped frame having at least one wing which normally lies between the frame legs in the plane of the frame hingedly secured to one of the frame legs. When the frame is secured to a license plate mounting bracket on the side thereof which abuts the vehicle body, and when the license plate mounting bracket is withdrawn from the vertical to the horizontal, the wing may be pivoted about its hinge to abut the vehicle and maintain the license plate mounting bracket in the horizontal position against spring pressure of the mounting bracket.