Abstract: A system for interacting with a portable device is provided. The system is configured to process both personal and premises events, and includes at least one processor configured to generate device data for determining the location of the portable device and process sensor data in response to an event. The processor is further configured to generate situational data for the processed event. The situational data is based on the sensor data and the device data. The situational data includes information indicative of whether the event is an alarm event and if the event is the alarm event, whether the alarm event is one of a personal event and premises event. The processor is further configured to provide at least a portion of the situational data to the remote service site if the event is the alarm event and determine that confirmation has been received.

Abstract: A system for interacting with a portable device is provided. The system is configured to process both personal and premises events, and includes at least one processor configured to generate device data for determining the location of the portable device and process sensor data in response to an event. The processor is further configured to generate situational data for the processed event. The situational data is based on the sensor data and the device data. The situational data includes information indicative of whether the event is an alarm event and if the event is the alarm event, whether the alarm event is one of a personal event and premises event. The processor is further configured to provide at least a portion of the situational data to the remote service site if the event is the alarm event and determine that confirmation has been received.

Abstract: A system for interacting with a portable device is provided. The system is configured to process both personal and premises events, and includes at least one processor configured to generate device data for determining the location of the portable device and process sensor data in response to an event. The processor is further configured to generate situational data for the processed event. The situational data is based on the sensor data and the device data. The situational data includes information indicative of whether the event is an alarm event and if the event is the alarm event, whether the alarm event is one of a personal event and premises event. The processor is further configured to provide at least a portion of the situational data to the remote service site if the event is the alarm event and determine that confirmation has been received.

Abstract: A system for interacting with a portable device is provided. The system is configured to process both personal and premises events, and includes at least one processor configured to generate device data for determining the location of the portable device and process sensor data in response to an event. The processor is further configured to generate situational data for the processed event. The situational data is based on the sensor data and the device data. The situational data includes information indicative of whether the event is an alarm event and if the event is the alarm event, whether the alarm event is one of a personal event and premises event. The processor is further configured to provide at least a portion of the situational data to the remote service site if the event is the alarm event and determine that confirmation has been received.

Abstract: A device and method for analyzing an event at a premises is provided. In one embodiment the device includes a processor and a memory configured to store executable instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive first event data related to the event at the premises, receive verification data related to the event at the premises, analyze the first event data in conjunction with the verification data, generate, based on the analysis, an indication of a probability that the event is an alarm event, and initiate at least one action based on the indication.

Abstract: A system for interacting with a portable device is provided. The system is configured to process both personal and premises events, and includes at least one processor configured to generate device data for determining the location of the portable device and process sensor data in response to an event. The processor is further configured to generate situational data for the processed event. The situational data is based on the sensor data and the device data. The situational data includes information indicative of whether the event is an alarm event and if the event is the alarm event, whether the alarm event is one of a personal event and premises event. The processor is further configured to provide at least a portion of the situational data to the remote service site if the event is the alarm event and determine that confirmation has been received.

Abstract: A device and method for analyzing an event at a premises is provided. In one embodiment the device includes a processor and a memory configured to store executable instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive first event data related to the event at the premises, receive verification data related to the event at the premises, analyze the first event data in conjunction with the verification data, generate, based on the analysis, an indication of a probability that the event is an alarm event, and initiate at least one action based on the indication.

Abstract: A device and method for analyzing an event at a premises is provided. In one embodiment the device includes a processor and a memory configured to store executable instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive first event data related to the event at the premises, receive verification data related to the event at the premises, analyze the first event data in conjunction with the verification data, generate, based on the analysis, an indication of a probability that the event is an alarm event, and initiate at least one action based on the indication.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming paper dunnage from rolled paper web includes a frame, a paper trough connected to the frame for supporting and retaining a paper roll, and a crumpling mechanism connected to the frame for drawing and receiving the paper web from the paper roll and crumpling the paper web to form paper dunnage. A paper guide is connected to the frame for receiving and guiding the paper web intermediate the paper trough and the crumpling mechanism. The paper guide is spring biased to maintain the paper web in tension between the paper roll and the crumpling mechanism. The paper guide can be a spring biased, pivotally mounted guide bar. Alternatively, the paper guide can be a cantilevered sheet of springy material having a free end that engages the paper web.

Abstract: A device and method for analyzing an event at a premises is provided. In one embodiment the device includes a processor and a memory configured to store executable instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive first event data related to the event at the premises, receive verification data related to the event at the premises, analyze the first event data in conjunction with the verification data, generate, based on the analysis, an indication of a probability that the event is an alarm event, and initiate at least one action based on the indication.

Abstract: A system for interacting with a portable device is provided. The system is configured to process both personal and premises events, and includes at least one processor configured to generate device data for determining the location of the portable device and process sensor data in response to an event. The processor is further configured to generate situational data for the processed event. The situational data is based on the sensor data and the device data. The situational data includes information indicative of whether the event is an alarm event and if the event is the alarm event, whether the alarm event is one of a personal event and premises event. The processor is further configured to provide at least a portion of the situational data to the remote service site if the event is the alarm event and determine that confirmation has been received.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for controlling switching between multiple primary and diverse optical paths in an optical switching system. The system has a primary upstream optical path, a diverse upstream optical path, one or more primary downstream optical paths, and one or more diverse downstream optical paths. The method comprises the steps of monitoring a signal level of the primary upstream optical path, determining if the signal level of the primary upstream optical path is above a set threshold, and automatically switching both upstream and downstream paths from the primary optical paths to the diverse optical paths if the signal level of the primary upstream optical path is below the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for controlling switching between multiple primary and diverse optical paths in an optical switching system. The system has a primary upstream optical path, a diverse upstream optical path, one or more primary downstream optical paths, and one or more diverse downstream optical paths. The method comprises the steps of monitoring a signal level of the primary upstream optical path, determining if the signal level of the primary upstream optical path is above a set threshold, and automatically switching both upstream and downstream paths from the primary optical paths to the diverse optical paths if the signal level of the primary upstream optical path is below the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method of organizing a URL string and a computer readable medium encoding the referral of a visitor to a merchant website by an affiliate having a presence on the merchant website comprising attaching a token to the URL string of the merchant website, the token capable of being combined with an affiliate identifier to form a mnemonic representation of the affiliate's presence on the merchant website and comprised of at least one character not have an established meaning when used as a part of the URL string and distinct from the affiliate identifier. The tokens are selected from the group consisting of “*” and “!”.

Abstract: A ceiling damper system that comprises a damper housing having an input opening to accept air from a heating, ventilation and air conditioning HVAC system, and an output opening to supply the HVAC air to a room. The system further comprises a damper mechanism to substantially block the flow of air through the damper housing when the temperature around the housing reaches a predetermined level. Two or more cross members are included, each of which is mounted between fixed points in the ceiling in a position to allow the cross members to support and hold the damper housing. The damper housing rests on the cross members and is mounted to the cross members. A method for mounting a ceiling damper that comprises providing a ceiling damper having a damper housing for accepting air from a HVAC system and providing the HVAC system air to a room. It further comprises mounting at least two cross members across fixed points in a room ceiling in a position to support the damper housing.

Abstract: A hydraulic brake system for a motor vehicle supplies pressurized brake fluid to a wheel brake in response to a demand signal. The brake system includes a master cylinder in fluid communication with the wheel brake to control the actuation thereof. Furthermore, actuation of the master cylinder is controlled and/or amplified by first and second pressure-amplifying mechanisms, which are electrically controlled by an electrical control unit.

Abstract: A mechanical dual temperature damper closing mechanism having a primary link that separates when the ambient temperature reaches approximately 74° F., closing the damper. The new mechanism provides a reliable means for reopening the damper to allow airflow for the control of smoke spread. A secondary link is engaged within the new mechanism to reopen the damper. When the ambient temperature reaches 180° F. the secondary link separates, closes the damper such that it cannot be reopened.

Abstract: An ink dispensing roll comprises a generally cylindrical member having a plurality of holes communicating with an interior annular reservoir and a microporous ink impregnated sleeve mounted about the cylindrical member. The annular reservoir is in liquid communication with a larger reservoir charged with ink that flows by gravity into the annular reservoir and then into the microporous sleeve.

Abstract: A marking apparatus for printing indicia on products being transported along a conveyor. The moving products, such as cartons, are engaged by a printing roll with a drive rim that engages the surface of the article. As the printing roll turns, a printing segment carried on the roll comes into contact with the surface to print the indicia thereon. Ink is supplied to the printing segment by means of an ink supply roll mounted on a lever arm and which contains a supply of ink that is supplied to a porous ink-containing cylindrical surface. The lever arm is urged in one direction of rotation by a biasing device such as a compression spring to force the ink supply roll against an adjacent ink transfer roll with a predetermined force. The ink transfer roll has a cylindrical, elastomeric pad that receives ink from the ink supply roll and transfers it to the printing segment of the printing roll.

Abstract: A power-operated implement mechanism mounted on the tip of a boom. The mechanism includes a torque tube which is rotated under power to rotate an implement mounting. A fluid-operated ram which is actuated to cause opening and closing of work implements in the mechanism has its rod extending downwardly through the torque tube then to be connected through linkage to the work implements. The work implements are pivotally mounted on the implement mounting. The implement mounting is rotated about the axis of the torque tube through power-operated means operatively connected to the torque tube.